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Those drugs you're taking won't make you healthier.
Earlier this week, one of my practice members said to me,
"Dr MaryAnne, you know I normally take ten pills per day. Yesterday I took one. And today, today I just forgot to take any."
(She's been in my practice getting regular weekly adjustments for about 6 weeks.)
Taking 10 pills a day to zero.
This is someone who has been given prescription drugs for months to deal with her pain.
Did she ever really think that this would get her healthier?
I think most people do believe this.
It reminds me of a chiropractic t-shirt (author and designer unknown):
That's eleven drugs listed there.
In America, this is now considered the 'norm'.
Did you know that 70% of Americans are on prescription drugs?
And in the UK, it's 50%. Most of those are antidepressants.
What's happening? Even the World Health Organization is declaring it a crisis.
Well, quite frankly, it doesn't surprise me.
In my practice many parents bring in their children after months (sometimes years) of visits to the medical doctor and being given dose after dose of antibiotics, paracetamol, and even psychotropic drugs.
Just the other day, I spoke to a mother who was worried about her 5 month old who was coughing and having the common symptoms of a cold.
She wanted to take her to the doctor to see if it was something serious.
(It's always important to trust your instincts and always confirm with a doctor that the symptoms aren't a sign of a serious health issue.)
Not all, but most doctor visits for a child with similar symptoms will result in a prescription for an antibiotic, especially if the child has a fever.
If the doctor doesn't prescribe antibiotics, then they'll advise an over the counter drug like paracetamol or a mucus-supressing/cough-suppressing drug.
Done deal, right?
Just give the kid a drug to suppress the symptom!
Have you ever asked yourself why?
We are programmed to automatically think that symptoms are bad.
There's a drug for every symptoms out there.
Have you ever stopped to consider that the symptoms are there for a reason?
The purpose of a fever is to kill the bacteria or virus that is invading the body.
If you give the child a drug to get the fever down, you're actually making the body work harder.
You're introducing something in the body that is working against what the body needs to do.
This is why kids are becoming unhealthier and unhealthier because parents think their children are deficient in Calpol and cough medicine and that giving it to them will make them healthier.
The more you give your child these drugs that work against their body, the weaker their systems will become.
They will grow up to be dependent on these drugs, thinking that it's what they need as soon as they feel an itch in their throat.
Fast forward to your child in their 40s (which, by the way, is the average age of the adults who first come to my practice), and you have someone in severe chronic pain and illness popping 10 pills per day.
Is that health?
I can tell you it's an absolute NO.
There's a very rare and specific time and circumstance for these drugs.
Most of the time, your child probably doesn't need any of it.
Let that fever do its job. Let that baby cough to get the mucus out of their lungs. Let them sneeze. Let them have that diarrhoea.
(Remember that mom that told me that she was so happy to clean up all the poo in her bathroom because her son had his first poo in days!?)
The answer is to help the body be healthier and stronger, and to sustain that level.
A healthy body expresses symptoms. Symptoms aren't bad. They are there for a reason.
And sometimes a chiropractic adjustment helps augment the expression of the symptom, helping it work more efficiently and stronger.
Get to the cause of the problem. Help the body be stronger from within.
Chiropractic does just that. Adjusting the cause. Not masking the symptom.
See you at your next adjustment!
— Dr MaryAnne


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Companies need to be agile and ready to make swift, cost-informed decisions that are aligned to the business strategy. When it comes to digital operations, how, and how quickly, companies devise and implement a strategy for moving forward will significantly affect just how competitive they are in the next few years.
Much attention has been placed on how digital technologies are expected to transform the way every industry conducts business. Companies are already using new technologies to transform how they analyze their markets, interact with their customers, and gain insights about their performance. What keeps getting overlooked, however, is that the digital revolution will also radically change how organizations operate their businesses on a daily level—their manufacturing plants, capital assets, supply chain and service, and product development.
The impact of Robotic Process Automation on a company's operations and competitive positioning is significant on a number of fronts: economic value, workforce advantages, quality and control improvements, and flexible execution. In fact, a couple of RPA's greatest benefits are often overlooked: its ease of deployment and the speed and agility it confers on the enterprise.

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Sometimes you just need to escape. You love your husband, your children, your life, but you just need a change of pace. A chance to relax, commune with nature, enjoy the quiet beauty of a garden... and the pure joy of being able to do that without any, "Honey, how many flowers do we need pictures of?" and "Mom! I'm hungry!" Oh, and don't forget drinking some local wine and soaking naked in a public bath and "shopping" at a used furniture store (which really means dodging spiders and climbing over steel sinks to get to a ceramic toilet, but I digress...), and best part of the whole damn thing... spending time with some of the amazing women I've found here in Iwakuni.
|My partners in crime, from my left, above: Carolyn, Gwen, Chie, Ashleigh and Cortney.
Where is this glorious place? It's merely 4 or so hours from the city of Iwakuni by way of Sanyo, in the mountainous terrain of Kuju Kogen, on the island west of us, Kyushu. It's a perfect destination for an overnight trip with the girls, and it has fun for everyone: wine lovers, flower lovers, animal lovers, onsen lovers, shopaholics... you just can't lose. This is the second year a group of us has headed off in to the wild (I say this because we did have a tanooki come check us out while we did night photography, and we dodged some spiders here and there) and I highly recommend it to other groups of women. It's an easy drive, and a relatively inexpensive trip. If you click on the link to my past post here, you can find directions, web sites and more.
So, with our cottage reservation, which was 9,000 yen a person, we got a tatami mat and futon bed in a rustic (yet bug-free and clean) summer camp-type cabin. You also get yakiniku dinner, a buffet breakfast and access to the lovely indoor/outdoor onsen, where the crystal clear skies allowed us a gorgeous view of the stars (especially after I turned off the outdoor lights... but I waited until we were the only people in the small onsen to do that. Most Japanese onsen in the morning, from what I have been told, plus they aren't sure what to do with a bunch of naked foreigners, so it's easy to get the place to ourselves after awhile.) We also received discounts at the flower park and horseback riding facility.
By the time we got our rental vans ($85 a day, which includes toll passes) and got ourselves up the mountain to the Kuju area, it was time for lunch, so our first stop was at the Kuju Winery, where we enjoyed their tasty pizzas (seriously, there is not a bad one on the menu...) and local wine.
There is also a small shop to purchase the wine you've tried at the restaurant, and other gifts. I am not a huge wine drinker, I'm more of a margarita fan, so I worked on capturing some images of the local scenery. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. We lucked out.
Yes, those are horses in that last shot. I'd driven by the Kokopelli Western Riding stables that are located near the winery twice before, but never stopped to see what they offered. This time we stopped.
Basically, if you want a 5-minute ride around the corral, it's 1,000 yen (900 with the cottage discount). If you want a trail ride, either 30 or 60 minutes, that's more of an investment. The stables, the winery and the flower park all close by 5 p.m., so plan accordingly.
|The U.S. and Canadian flag fly because that is where these American Quarter Horse breed horses at the stable are from.
|If you are missing your dog back in the States, they have several labs and golden retrievers who love attention.
Next stop: Kuju Hanakoen... or the Kuju flower park. Each of these three locations, the winery, stables and park, are within a half kilometer of each other, so there's not a lot of driving to be done.
We closed the place down, staying past 5 p.m. by mistake. As a photographer, I was waiting patiently for the sun to be in just the perfect place, but at this time of year, three weeks makes a big difference as to where the sun is at 4:45 p.m. Keep that in mind if you want to get portraits of your friends amongst the flowers. Once we had our fill of flowers, ducks, and pictures, we headed off to check in to the cottage, which is about 3 kilometers down the road.
|The smoke in the distance is from the active gas volcano, Mt. Aso, which I had the pleasure of visiting 2.5 years ago.
These fantastic views above are impossible to miss. You'll find them on the country road that leads you to the cottage. If you're really lucky you'll see some black cattle with some interesting nose-ring tags, too.
We checked in to the cottage, got our room keys, which are actual keys chained to wooden boards, and made our way to our rooms. Each room sleeps 4 people... just FYI for your planning purposes. I brought a thin air mattress/mat because I am a sensitive American. You may also want to bring your own pillow. Ashleigh had to bring her Snuggie. I have a great photo of her first thing in the morning, but I want her to still like me, so I won't post it publicly. Let's just say it's a leopard print Snuggie, and she just woke up. Kitty was not happy.
We each got camping wear and matching slippers.
|When in Rome...
|Dinner was delicious. You can order drinks and they will be charged to your room. No wallets necessary.
... until Gwen scared him off with her camera flash. Way to go, Gwen, way to go. ;p
|I captured the other ladies capturing the night sky.
Once we realized that the moon wasn't going to rise until about 3 a.m., we went to bed after midnight. And woke up before 8 a.m. so we could enjoy a buffet breakfast before hitting the road to enjoy a day of shopping. While we stopped at IKEA in Fukuoka on the way home because we wanted Swedish meatballs and cheap home decor, our actual shopping destination was Orange Top, a used furniture store about 45 minutes from the Kuju cottage. And used furniture store is what they call themselves on Google Maps. We lovingly call it the Kuju junk store. And we filled the back of two vans with treasures from this place.
And that's just the outside. There's that whole yellow building full of stuff, too. Fortunately, we had a Japanese-speaker with us (Thank you Chie, for going... we know how much you LOVE junk stores) so I managed to find out that they have been in business for over 20 years, but moved to this location 7 years ago. It's amazing the sheer mass of different items that fill the place from floor to ceiling. Literally, there are things hanging from the ceiling. And the lady who runs the place climbs on about three layers of furniture to cut something down for you if you want it. She's got to be part acrobat.
I asked for business card and got this:
For those of you who can't read Japanese, here is a Google Map pin., compliments of Carolyn, who remembers to do things like that. I am just too distracted by all the cool stuff to do something sensible like drop a pin, I guess. And here are photos of my distracting treasures from this shopping trip:
Want to go off on a girls trip but getting some resistance from the spouse? The fathers only had to handle one night and one morning with the school-age children. A sane wife is worth burning two days of leave, if you have younger children who aren't in daycare. There are babysitters and neighbors all over this base. JDs serves dinner. And considering how many times the non-military spouse has managed weeks- and months-long deployments, I think a true military man should be able to manage a household for 37 hours. If you find that yours can't, feel free to have him contact me... I'll put him in touch with the spouse who can assist him with his household management skills, man-style. Mine's a pro and knows he'll have a better wife for it. At least until it's time for another girls' trip... which happens to be coming up in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned... :D


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No Good Thing Does He Withhold - Part 1
"Where are you, God?"
This question frequented my journal last winter. I'm not sure if I have ever had such a faith-shaking season in my life as this past one. The idea of relating to God as a kind father was laughable to me. What kind of caring father would bring His daughter through insurmountable pain and emotional turmoil, and then leave her alone to deal with it. I entered this past season of my life in an already emotionally tired state. Multiple marriages of those close to us had ended in divorce and I had already dealt with my first two pregnancies ending in miscarriage. Aching for a change and for some slight bit of good news and joy, my third pregnancy came at just the right time. I found out I was pregnant for the 3rd time in early November.
From the day I found out about that baby, I just KNEW their life had such deep purpose and meaning. I could hardly contain my joy for this new life. I could feel the winds changing, bringing a breeze of peaceful joy. After seeing the tiny heart beat and the steady growth of this new life, everything seemed to be moving along flawlessly. About a month later, on a weekday afternoon, I noticed a potential problem. But after being checked out by the doctor, everything seemed to be fine. A week of bed-rest should bring healing to the whole situation, he said. So I laid in bed, day in and day out, waiting for things to get better. To my very surreal and unfortunate dismay, things did not get better, and our third child died in my womb late one Sunday night.
My immediate reaction was to pull from the bank of scriptures in my heart: the Lord gives and takes away, but I will bless His name, He doesn't ever withhold good things from those who walk with Him, He works every situation out for good. I declared decidedly in my heart, "I believe that God is ultimately working out everything for good in this situation and I will not cease to praise His name because of this."
This lasted about a week. It was at that point that I began to have issues God. It wasn't so much that He had let another child die, but that He didn't seem to be bringing me any sort of comfort at all. In fact, I had never felt such a lack of His presence in my life as in this time. I spent hours crying, praying, begging at least for Him to just be near to me. And, silence. What kind of God leaves me alone to deal with this? Doesn't bring me any comfort or even let me know He is with me. On top of that, within 1 month and a half of our 3rd child's death, I learned of 3 other close friends pregnancies.
It was about every 2 weeks that Jimmy and I would learn of yet another couple who was expecting. In determination to never be bitter at the wonderful gift of life my friends were being given, I was driven to my knees in prayer. I didn't know what else to do but to pray for these friends and the little lives that God had chosen to give them. And in that moment, I heard God speak to me in the quietness of my soul for the first time in a while: "Now you know what I want you to do: I want you to pray for these babies and their mothers."
Immediately I responded, "You've got to be kidding me?! That's the first thing you have to say to me? After all that's happened?" Yet, however skeptical I was of my God at this point, I knew enough that to not follow Him and trust Him is pointless. So I took up the charge to pray for all the other pregnancies around me, while my body was still physically recovering from a lost one.
It was in this time that I began to ponder the idea of faith. What does it look like to have faith as defined in Hebrews 11:1: "being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see."? How could I choose to believe the Word of God only when it makes sense to me and only when I can see and feel God's presence? Would I deny the very words of the One I stake my life on simply because I can't understand how it could be true? By very definition, faith exists when you can't see!
So, about a month and half into this challenging time, still without a sense of God's presence, I began to study the Word diligently and choose to believe what it said. I have never done anything more contrary to my natural inclination. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted" (psalm 34:18) I don't feel like He is near, but He says He is. So I guess I'll believe He is. He IS near to me. I will be convinced of this. "He withholds no good things from those who walk uprightly" (psalm 84:11) Well, it sure seems like He's withholding a number of good things right now, one being Himself, two being children. But, according to His Word, He is not keeping anything good from me. Ok, well, I don't get it AT ALL, but I will grieve the loss of this child and believe that in their death, you have not withheld any good thing. Somehow, someway, that makes sense. He has given me every good thing!
I spent many nights at our church's prayer room alone. In determination, I would walk around and say (or yell) outloud: "God loves me and is not keeping anything good from me." "The Lord is here with me and near to me. He cares for me and is working out all these things for my good and for His glory." "I will trust Him!!"
Everything in my mind and feelings screamed out: "THIS CAN'T BE TRUE! Where is He then?" But I was determined. I WILL believe Him. I WILL trust Him. I WILL choose to lean on His Word.
David's psalms were such an incredible encouragement to me in this time. It's beautiful because He is brutally honest with God about how He feels, even accusing God of abandoning Him and forgetting Him. Yet he always returns to the TRUTH of the Word of God and the history of how God has come through in the past. This became my example of how to be honest with God (which I think is of vital importance in our relationship with Him) and yet not forsake the truth of His word simply because it doesn't feel true.
Over time, it became habit to rely on the Word over my feelings. It also became habit to pray for my friends instead of letting my heart run to bitterness and jealousy. And, oh, how I have benefitted from those trying months!
What in God's Word do you have trouble believing? Do you believe your feelings more than the Truth? Don't let your feelings run your life. Don't believe everything you feel and think. Stand firm on the Word of God, speak it to yourself, write it out in your journal, choose to believe it. Have faith, even in difficult times. That is what we do as Christians, walk by faith, NOT by sight (or feeling for that matter).
But there is more to this story. Check out part 2 here: "No Good Thing Does He Withhold - Part 2"
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Rick Santorum gave a speech recently in which he observed that conservatives would "never have… smart people on our side".
It didn't get a spontaneous round of applause, which I guess is something. But he's someone a frightening number of people still take seriously, even now. He's a prominent Republican politician. And he's proudly defiant of the fact that people with intelligence actively distance themselves from him and his ideas.
A while ago, I'd have just sighed and expressed exasperation at the world, and probably declared that I give up on America as a country. The temptation to see it all as tragically futile is still strong.
I'm trying to move away from that these days. If there's a way to actually engage with the kind of people who think this way, and bring some of them around to the idea that "smart people" – those guys who've studied things, learnt stuff, and have some idea what they're talking about – might possibly be worth listening to, then I really think it's worthwhile making the effort.
But I don't know how to do it. At times like this, I don't even know where to begin relating to other people's opinions and feelings. If I had to try and guess what's going on in their heads, I could waffle something about a resentment of intelligence and a skewed idea of what it means to be academic or intellectual being imbued from an early age somehow… and maybe something about being so committed to an idea and their familiar in-group that any cognitive dissonance about its value is resolved by rejecting outright any criticism…
…but none of this leaves me with any understanding of what the hell someone like Rick Santorum thinks he's doing.
Here's the rationale he gives for washing his hands of smart people:
They believe they should have the power to tell you what to do.
Except they don't. No more than anyone else. Asserting authority over others is entirely orthogonal to intelligence.
You know what is a strong indicator of wanting the power to tell other people what to do and control their lives, Rick Santorum? Running for President.
Now that's some megalomania right there.


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Smart Phones Have Limited Functionality to Scan Barcodes
In 2017, the number of cell phones being used worldwide is estimated to be 4.77 billion, which means that just about everyone has a low-cost, high-resolution digital camera at their fingertips. With that said, you might be thinking . . . "Why not use something I already own for barcode scanning"?
In an application brief, Honeywell states that smartphones have limited functionality for business-grade barcode scanning and there are multiple reasons why. Here are the top 3 "Why Nots" to consider:
# 1 Battery Life
At the top of the "Why Not" list is Battery Life. Ask the following questions:
- Is the battery life sufficient to last through the entire shift?
- What is the battery re-charge time?
- Can the battery in the device be replaced?
In general, using your smart phone for barcode scanning puts considerable strain on the battery. It is likely, even where only moderate scanning is required, the battery will not last through an 8-hour shift. In that case, additional considerations for spares or time to recharge need to made to keep your team up and running for their entire shift.
#2 Limited Scanning Ability
The second "Why Not" is a smart phone's Limited Scanning Ability. Omni-directional scanning, and fast scanning speeds, are standard for business-grade devices. Per a stat quoted in the Honeywell brief, "A mobile computer with integrated imager reads 3.8 times faster than a leading iPhone scanning application app".
In addition, business-grade devices offer a variety of scan engines for specific scanning requirements like long range, high density or direct part mark scanning. With a smart phone, this flexibility does not exist, giving you the ability to scan a single bar code from a relatively close distance . . . that's it; no other scanning options are available.
#3 Ergonomics
The third "Why Not" is Ergonomics. Business-grade devices are "designed with repetitive work in mind". Simply put, smart phones aren't. In addition, business-grade devices offer multiple options for data input including barcode scanning, keypad and touch screen options or combinations of these input methods. Smart phones don't offer this flexibility.
Here's the bottom line . . . your smart phone is capable of scanning barcodes, but it has a limited capacity to do so when compared to the options available with business-grade devices. You may save a little money, but productivity will likely suffer.


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David, Youth Speaker, Consultant and Professor
Boston, MA
I heartily recommend Michael Burns to meet the needs of your organization. Burns is a big guy with a tender heart, a heart that desires to equip, train and mentor others. Michael has an infectious personality and your group will be impacted whether it's speaking in the larger context or mentoring leaders on a smaller level. Be prepared for a power packed encounter...
Ted, Healing House
Port Royal, PA
I testify to Michael's character as one who has walked with him as a coach or spiritual dad for about 5 years now. I have watched him as God has led him into, through and back out of several seasons of shaking, purifying and humbling. He has been teachable and submissive to the authorities that God has placed in his life... and ultimately to the Father. With each of these seasons, I have seen Michael's character become more Christ-like and have seen God entrust him with greater anointing and authority.
In short, my love for and relationship with Mike is based on who he is and not the ministry he has accomplished... so I commend him to you as a trustworthy man of God that will give all that he has in order to live a life of integrity as he pursues Jesus and the plan that He has for his life.
Jerilyn, President of PA Treatment & Healing
Turbotville, PA
Over the past several years that I have known Michael Burns I have been impressed by his incredible love for helping others and his superior leadership skills! He takes great joy in doing whatever he can to bring lost and hurting souls to the saving knowledge and grace of knowing Jesus Christ as their personal Savior! Michael lives out a life of passion and desire to make a difference each and every day! I have witnessed people being naturally drawn to his loving spirit! He is a strong yet sensitive man who has an incredible affinity for reaching the hearts and minds of youth! Michael's infectious enthusiasm and positive disposition makes others want to know more and be a part of what he is involved with!
Jim, Crossfire Youth Ministires
Ephrata, PA
If you are considering Mike to share at your event, consider no more. Mike spoke 5 nights in a row at our Tent Meetings in Reamstown, PA. He was incredible, shared from his heart the Word of God and it spoke to everyone who attended. Everyone was challenged in our walk with the Lord. Our teens love him. It has been a pleasure and a great experience to work with Mike. As I read the other endorsements - all I can say is a hearty.....AMEN!
Thanks for being a great blessing and sharing the Truth with us.
Shannon, Christian Ed Director
Hamburg, PA
There are more, but these are all terms descriptive of Michael Burns. My ministry and I have been very blessed to have him walk with us in youth ministry. Though we could not keep him with us very long, his drive and inspiring message stay with us. I was both humbled and honored to work with him to set up a teaching retreat for our Christian Education staff. He was very accommodating and a comfort to work with. And work he did! We had him speak at the retreat, teach our Teens Class, and give our sermon that weekend. He put everyone at ease, and even those present throughout our weekend who have questioned the Holy Spirit experienced the feeling of that presence while he was with us. There is no questioning his burning and desire at the hand of God, and all who work with him are truly blessed. We look forward to sitting in on future seminars with him, and we would love to see him back with us again in the future! Blessings to you and Lauri, Mike!!
Robby, Worship Leader
Salisbury, MD
Over the two years under the ministry of Michael Burns I was able to come into the anointing God promises us in his word in 1 John 2:20. His mighty discipleship saw that dozens of youth were led to our church because there was something different about his ministry; it wasn't a watered-down gospel or a people pleasing message...it was the raw Word of God that Michael so boldly proclaimed. The truth was, people were drawn to him because of his obedience to preach and teach the Word of God uncompromisingly. I know that anyone who spends just an hour with this Man of God, will have a conviction to draw closer to the Lord Jesus Christ, just as he has.
Dwight, Youth Pastor
Elizabethtown, PA
I have been blessed to have Michael Burns be a part of my journey in getting involved in youth ministry. Michael is a man truly inspired by God to preach the gospel. God has blessed him with great knowledge and wisdom to share with kids and youth workers from all walks of life. He is unashamed to speak the Truth in love and is burned with a passion to raise godly youth to be godly young adults who are passionate about Jesus Christ.
Jeff, Youth Pastor
Mount Joy, PA
andleaders to take their faith and relationship with God seriously. He is not afraid to speak boldly, and all his talks are solidly built on the Scriptures. Mike understands teenagers, and my teens love him back. Mike has always been easy to work with and very respectful of my wishes as the event planner. Mike's ministry extends beyond student ministry as he has always reached out to my leadership team as well. The Lord is using Mike and his gifts and passions, and I would highly recommend him.


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Please come and join us to celebrate St Patrick's Day! Of course the theme color is GREEN! Make sure you wear something green and prepare yourself to dance to some Irish tango tunes. Please dress up like a leprechaun.
Sunday,March 12th
7:00pm-8:00pm: Intro Tango Lesson
8:00 pm-11:00pm: Milonga
Wightman Community Center 5604 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Cover $10 DJ: Chewy,(Some Irish Tango)
Simple refreshments and snacks will be served.


text: Defibrillator legislation now in effect in ManitobaRequired by law in designated public buildings01/31/2014|hrreporter.com|Last Updated: 01/31/2014 Defibrillators are now required by law in designated public buildings in Manitoba. The devices deliver an electric shock to restart a stopped heart and are programmed to detect if a person is having an irregular heart rhythm that indicates potential cardiac arrest. RELATED ARTICLESNAIT squad wins HRC West competitionFinding talent, engagement top HR trends for 2019CPHR Canada, SHRM sign MRA"A cardiac arrest can occur anywhere at any time. Having a defibrillator close by can save someone's life and this new legislation ensures busy public places will have one ready in case of an emergency," said Health Minister Erin Selby. "Other jurisdictions across Canada and internationally are looking to replicate our legislation and I'm proud our province is considered to be a leader in this initiative." Manitoba was the first province in the country to develop legislation requiring public places to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available on-site, said the government. Under the Defibrillator Public Access Act, designated facilities include several types of high-traffic public places where cardiac arrest is more likely to occur such as gyms, indoor arenas, certain community centres, golf courses, schools and airports. To make it easier for non-profit and community-owned public facilities to acquire the life-saving devices, the Manitoba government provided more than $1.3 million to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba for 1,000 defibrillators. In addition, the province partnered with the foundation to negotiate with multiple distributors to provide discounts ranging from 30 to 40 per cent off the regular retail price to make it easier for facilities designated under the new legislation to purchase a defibrillator. The legislation also supports public access in an emergency by requiring signage to identify the locations of defibrillators and require they be centrally registered with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The registry information is shared with emergency medical service dispatchers to help those trying to care for a cardiac arrest victim find the nearest defibrillator. As of Dec. 31, 2,291 AEDs were registered in Manitoba.© Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, HAB Press. All rights reserved. Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment


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New Zealand was an island nation located near Australia.
20th centuryEdit
The investigate journalist James Stevens was born in New Zealand on 22 November 1945 and emigrated from there to Great Britain in 1968.
Rugby was very popular in New Zealand. Stevens claimed that an interest in the sport was drilled into him at an early age. (PROSE: Who Killed Kennedy)
In December 1980, the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith visited New Zealand. (PROSE: Autaia Pipipi Pia)
During the Cybermen invasion in December 1986, the crew of the Zeus IV mentioned that they were over the South Island of New Zealand. (TV: The Tenth Planet)
21st centuryEdit
In Christmas 2008, when Astrid Peth called Earth beautiful, the Tenth Doctor stated that the Pyramids of Egypt and New Zealand were beautiful, not the street of London on which they were standing. (TV: Voyage of the Damned)
When all the residents of the Hawkshaw Manor nursing home went missing (due to the fact that they had been teleported off world by the Eleventh Doctor), the cover story revealed that they had all emigrated to New Zealand. (COMIC: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night)
Ruby White was said to be a member of the Auckland Institute. (TV: Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith)
Due to the Myloki conflict of 2066-8, Japan invaded New Zealand. (PROSE: The Indestructible Man)
Sam Becket, a crew member aboard the weather station on the moon during another Cyberman invasion, was a New Zealander. (TV: The Moonbase)
Behind the scenes Edit
- Both Anna-Louise Plowman, who portrayed Diana Goddard, and writer David Bishop were born in New Zealand.
- New Zealand was the first country in Oceania and the world to buy Doctor Who.[1]
Footnotes Edit
- ↑ Selling Doctor Who - BroaDWcast. BroaDWcast (6 June 2014). Retrieved on 25 August 2014.


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James and the Ultrasounds
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Madjack Records is a Memphis label known for releasing first-rate indie material, so when I saw that they were releasing a new album by James and the Ultrasounds, a band I knew only from local live music schedules, I was eager to check it out. Madjack is of course the label that launched the career of Lucero, and is also known for such melodic indie/folk artists as Delta Joe Sanders, John Kilzer, the Memphis Dawls and Mark Edgar Stuart, so I was expecting James and the Ultrasounds to be in the same general vein, and I was in for something of a shock, to say the least. The album Bad to be Here opens with a blistering, fast-paced punk-rock anthem called "Sleep Cheap", and I wasn't sure I was going to like this album or band after all. But the second track "Raise My Kids" maintained the punk ethos while mixing in a fair dose of Memphis roots rock, and by the time I reached the slow ballad "Streets Get Slick", with its melodic, soulful implications, I was hooked. Memphis implications appear throughout the remainder of the album, a more pronounced soul feel on "Letters In A Box", the Hill Country blues feel of "Ballad for the Man" whose lyrics address police harassment, the 50's Jerry Lee Lewis approach of "Lover Man" or the 1960's summertime groove of "We'll Be Together Again." For a relatively new band, James & The Ultrasounds have internalized a vast library of Memphis aesthetics, from Stax to Sun, and from Tav Falco to the Compulsive Gamblers, and even shades of the Alex Chilton of "Like Flies On Sherbet", yet they are at once a bold and fresh new voice in Memphis music. Altogether, James and the Ultrasounds' new album is a like a wild ride on the old Zippin' Pippin', and despite the title, it shows that when "here" is Memphis, it's not so bad to be here after all. (GRADE A+)
On a given night in midtown Memphis one can find any number of bands. Amidst the dim lights, heat and discordant blend of conversation emerging from venues like the Hi Tone, the Buccaneer Lounge and Bar DKDC there has been a particular group distinguishing itself over the course of the last year or so as one of the best up and coming rock acts in the city. Brash yet thoughtful, with sweet guitars and pummeling, yet danceable, Memphis-Style rhythm. There isn't quite anything like them in Memphis or elsewhere. If you happen to be one of those who haven't yet heard James and the UltraSounds, or seen them live..strap in.
The four piece rock and roll band is the brainchild of James Godwin, a familiar face in the Memphis music scene, having been raised in the Bluff City, playing bass in a number of bands since his teens. His time in experimental rock outfit The New Mary Jane offered him an opportunity to develop what now seems like a telepathic understanding with current UltraSounds drummer John Argroves as well as to collaborate with influential Grifters duo David Shouse and Scott Taylor. In the ensuing years Godwin again teamed with Argroves to form a powerful rhythm section for Goner Records legend Jack Oblivian as well as Memphis by way of Knoxville roots rock singer/guitarist John Paul Keith, whose 2013 Roland Janes-produced release Memphis, Circa 3 A.M. has been lauded as an instant classic. After touring with Jack O and JPK across the US and Europe, Godwin made time to do some songwriting of his own, and in 2012 recorded his solo debut EP, Lovers and Ghosts, playing all the instruments himself to a 4 track recorder. Soon thereafter he put together a band to perform the EP material, bringing in Argroves on drums, Luke White on guitar and David Johnson on bass. The group began to play regionally and have strung together tours up the east coast to New York, returning to Memphis energized and ready to record new material that Godwin had been writing.
This past spring the band planned some recording sessions with another great Memphis multi-instrumentalist, Mark Edgar Stuart, producing. The results of those sessions comprise the band's MadJack Records debut full length album, "Bad To Be Here."
More recently, the band released a brand new 7" on a new Memphis label, Misspent Records. The 7" includes a brand new James and the UltraSounds track, the hook heavy space-punk jam "Robot Love" on the A side, with the B side featuring a crunching version of The Cramps' "TV Set," from their Phillips Recording cut and Alex Chilton-produced "Songs the Lord Taught Us." Look for new releases on both Madjack and Misspent in the coming months, including a special, short-run European press of two early James and The Ultrasounds cuts, "Apocalyptic Love," and "I Get The Shakes."
With these offerings in store for the coming months, James and the UltraSounds are well poised to be one of the big breakout bands of 2016 and beyond. One way or another, be sure to keep an eye on this band.


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The leaves of the Aloe Vera can be cut to produce a thick sap when cut that is widely believed to relieve burns and other skin abrasions. The Mayo Clinic reports "There is promising preliminary support from laboratory, animal, and human studies that topical aloe gel has immunomodulatory properties that may improve wound healing and skin inflammation".
Before this common use, Aloe was believed by ancient herbalists to have powerful healing properties. In Greek legend Alexander the Great conquered the island of Socotra just so his troops could have a steady supply of Aloe Vera.
Various research studies are underway to understand if Aloe can be used therapeutically to benefit some exciting possibilities which New Zealand and Australian laws prevent us from mentioning to protect you from any inference that Ch'i might be a medicine.
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The board of directors of the Georgia Ports Authority today elected Robert S. Jepson Jr. of Savannah to serve as chairman of the board.
Jepson was first appointed to the board in 2008 by Gov. Sonny Perdue and previously served as vice chairman. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Jepson Associates, Inc., a private investment firm he founded in 1989.
Jepson will follow Alec L. Poitevint II, who served as GPA chairman of the board for the past two years.
"Alec Poitevint has been an important voice for the port, garnering support on the state and national levels," said GPA Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz. "His leadership on the port deepening issue has moved the ball significantly downfield."
Jepson said under his watch, the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project will remain the top priority.
"As we enter the final stages of approval, it is important that we continue to stress the vital impact of this project, the completion of which will preserve the port's roll as a dynamic economic engine for Georgia and the region," he said.
See Tuesday's Savannah Morning News and return to savannahnow.com for the full story.


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Globalization influences on diplomacy
1. The profound changes in international relations, evident in its orientation, design and implementation, are often the result of the speed and intensity of changes from the globalization process and the increasing inclusion and participation of Heads of State, and also of the multiplicity of simultaneous and different forums of negotiation in the international arena.
2. The impact of the changing global economy is also felt in the evolving international relations. Further, the limitations that the international environment "imposes" on the traditional sovereignty of States now force these States to deal with new approaches.
3. The ongoing tension between continuity and change illustrates the inherent characteristic of the international system, and it has now reached a level of complexity hardly comparable with previous historical periods. In many cases the so-called new processes do not stop dealing with the old issues which are now presented with fresh arguments and new concepts, since new situations cannot be handled with outdated techniques and methods unsuitable for the present.
4. The contemporary diplomat, in addition to his core responsibilities, should know how to properly address the implications of globalization, and deftly handle issues relating to foreign investment and the increasing influence of international standards set by international organisations with competence in that area.
5. These are some of the essential aspects to be taken into account when organising the multidisciplinary training required for diplomats which will result in the proper selection of diplomatic representatives. There is no room for inconsistency, since mistakes or improvisations during negotiations often produce damage and unpredictable consequences for the respective State.
6. One of the newer developments in international relations is the acceptance of steps and processes taken by regional or provincial (or sub-national) governments within a unified State to establish, among other links, contacts for cooperation with foreign governments or with counterpart sub-national governments in other unified States. These steps and processes often deal with foreign trade, investment, research, environmental protection, tourism and cultural and sports exchanges. However, these relations do not move into the area of foreign policy which historically is the preserve of the central government.
7. The danger of this developing form of diplomacy or "proto-diplomacy" conducted by regional or provincial governments within a unified State is that it promotes separatism since a particular regional or provincial government may use such international activity as preparatory work for a future secession and international recognition.
8. There is also the concept of "post-diplomacy" which refers to international action taken by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) within a particular State to promote their positions through their contacts with foreign governments. Their views may conflict with those of the State which also has diplomatic relations with the governments contacted by the NGOs.
9. Another mutation in international relations, though not widespread, is the is the idea of "anti-diplomacy." This term refers to the sinister and unsettling action of international terrorism, drug traffickers and the transnational organised crime, and political and economic espionage.
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This website ties my professional writing together with my various internet projects, and maybe what's in the pipeline. Sure, none of my day jobs have focused on technology, but somehow I've managed to try and put together two collaborative projects in as many years. It's almost as if I should be focused on technology in my day job.
Also here at HenryTCasey.com, you will find my resume, samples of my professionally published writing, links to my pages at the various social platforms, a contact form for you to get in touch, and other odds and ends that I think are worth sharing. I'm not too horrible with a camera, so check out the Gallery, I will be posting some of my photography here as well.
Thank you for visiting. Submit a comment or question at the Contact page.
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Frank here. It has been a busy few weeks around the Our Hiking Blog household. Over the last four weeks I have led a seven, three and four day trip along the Great Ocean Walk in Victoria, Australia for Raw Travel. Today I am doing the preparation for my next 7 day trip commencing tomorrow.
It has been a fascinating experience. Having grown up in the region and explored many areas of the Great Ocean Walk for 40 years I have still been surprised by it's magnificence.
This is a very different form of walking to what we are used to doing, i.e. it is fully supported with accommodation "off track". I have met some fantastic people and enjoyed listening to everyone's story. Interestingly, many people have underestimated the challenges provided by the GOW but everyone has been stunned by the beauty, isolation and magnificence of this part of the country. It truly a "Great Walk".
A picture tells a thousand words so here are a few images taken over the trips for you to enjoy.
Some wildlife we encountered
Random shots
I would recommend strong walking shoes or boots. Parts of the track are very muddy (especially between Shelly Beach and Blanket Bay) Walking poles are also very handy and I have been over the moon with my set from Helinox. My knees and legs have been able to take a lot of pounding. Most people who did not have walking poles ended up using fallen tree branches as walking sticks. These are certainly not as effective.
The boots below slowly delaminated their soles but we saved them with duct tape.
Guiding trips might be fun for me but keeping the home front under control can be tough. Many thanks to Sue for putting up with my absences. I owe her a big one.


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Even snakes need tutoring.../
Last year there was a high school student whom Daniel tutored weekly, and when after an hour session, the student exclaimed, "OMG!" And there it was, a snake named Charlie coiled in the rings of his binder!
It turns out that the student had been in Science that day playing with Charlie the snake. While he wasn't looking, it had stowed away in the backpack and hid in the binder. When he couldn't find the snake in his backpack (because it was hiding in the binder), he and the teacher gave up looking for it. It was nowhere to be found in the classroom. Notice was out to the school, snake on the loose!
That night Daniel and Celeste offered to take the snake home and then deliver back to the high school in the morning. (Since then, they and their children have adopted their own snake; apparently he's growing exponentially (as should any snake living in this mathematic home.)
And the legend lives on at Drake... Seems the snake really needed some Math tutoring and, of course, came to Golden Gate Learning Center.


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So excited for her return on Friday! She's my all-time favorite, I just love everything about this girl!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcAq1c0aYYU I made a video for this wonderful filly! Already getting excited for the Distaff :)
I do not see him breaking a track record or even winning. Looking at his past performances, he has finished off the board when there is no speed up front. With the lack of early speed in this race, I doubt he will be able to close into it. I do not see him winning tomorrow, I have my eye on Lea and Uncaptured.
With the lack of speed in this race, I don't see WTC winning. From looking at his past performances in the Belmont, Preakness, Southwest stakes, and even the Kentucky Jockey Club he couldn't close into a slow pace. I just don't see him winning a race that lacks early speed.
I have not once trash talked Princess, in every one of my comments I mentioned that Princess was a great horse. Beholder needed that rest, there is nothing wrong with allowing a horse to rest, it was the smart thing to do, like i said, horses aren't machines. She needed thats choosing because she wasn't used to the excitant surrounding the kentucky oaks and she could have injured herself if they didn't train her to stay calm in those situations. And PPrincess is not the very best. Beholder is not the very best. They are both amazing fillies but when you look back at the races, both had 4 grade one wins, Beholder had a more impressive year than the Princess.
One of my biggest problems with your statement is how you are so clearly upset about her taking the summer off. That sounds like you don't care about the horses well being, they aren't machines you know. Beholder took that time off to be schooled so that she wouldn't tumble again before a race because she could have hurt herself if that happened again. The Princess is a great horse but Beholder showed up against a star-studded Distaff field and she won easily.
And also, Princess is a closer, I've been "squeezed" at the beginning of a cross country race and I've had a bad fall before a cross country race and I'll tell you falling down and getting scraped up a bit psychs you out a lot more than getting pushed back a bit at the start of a race. Plus, the race was very fast, Midnight Lucky set fast fraction, Princess got a dream trip since it set up very well for a closing horse. I'mn to saying that Princess is a bad rhorse, I honestly Beholder ran the better race in the oaks and since she was schooled (so that she wouldn't fall again before a race) she has been undefeated and Gary Stevens hasn't even had to ask her to run yet.
She chased a fast pace in the Kentucky oaks, after she had a big tumble before the race and still managed to hold on for a close second by only half a length. The fast pace set up well for a closer like the Princess. The Princess is an amazing horse but Beholder is definitely deserving of this award. And I don't understand what's wrong with a horse taking the summer off. Every athlete needs some time off. I'm very proud that Beholder won the eclipse, she was my favorite filly all year and her three last three races were all very impressive.
I definitely think that Goldencents' win in the dirt mile was much more impressive than WTC's Travers win. Goldencents was involved in a speed duel and he was going 40 mph into the turn. He still managed to stay strong in the strethc and win by over 2 lengths. WTC had a good set-up for his closing style in the Travers. I just personally think that Goldencents was much more impressive between those two races.
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Spotting a researcher in wild!
Spring is coming, and even the researchers (like me) living in northern parts of the world begin to wake up from their hibernation.
This researcher can first be seen at "Naperot ja nykytaide"(Toddlers and contemporary art) -seminar at Kiasma on 6.4.2016. There he will be speaking about teaching at Arts & Craft School Robotti: understanding technology and making art.
Just a week after the first sighting you can spot the said researcher again at ITK 2016 (Interactive Technology in Education 2016) - conference. Where he will first be appearing on Wednesday 13.4.2016 at the researcher meeting, where he will be talking about "Maker Movement -creating knowledge through basic intention." - An article he managed to fiddle together during his hibernation month. Then on Friday, you can hear him talking about different views on teaching programming at the Ohjelmoinnin filosofiaa (Philosophy of programming) -debate.
When the first flowers begin appearing (hopefully) here in north you can spot the researcher taking a plane to the UK and talking at the in this place-conference at the School of Art & Design in Nottingham Trent University. Most likely the researcher in question will present the same article on maker movement he did just a few weeks earlier at ITK-conference. But this time, he will probably do it even better.
If you meet this researcher, don't be scared. He is quite tame and most likely will respond to greetings. He can also tell you about the newly started Arts@School- project ( a part of the bigger Artsequal research initiative) in Martinlaakso's school on "Creative coding, visual arts & embodiment."


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Product Review: Sephora Full Action Extreme Effect Mascara in Teal
Hello hello boys and girls!
How are y'all doing?
I'm stressed as hell
Heck I might even scream at anyone that comes near me these few days
The joys of working and studying at the same time
Today's review will be on the…
Sephora Full Action Extreme Effect Mascara!
The color that I got it in is this Teal color right here
Sephora doesn't name their colors and only shows them on the cap
I got this for RM69
Ain't that number just wonderful?
Ingredients list:
Aqua (Water), Oryza Sativa Cera (Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax), Sucrose Stearate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Cera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera Wax), Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid. (+/-) : Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides).
This is how the wand looks like
I'm not sure myself whether is it a plastic material or something else
But I like the design though!
Its a spiral design that kind of looks like a big slide that goes downwards
Makes you wanna go like wheeeeeeeeeeeeee
When you put in on you lashes
Sephora's website has a bit more info on this website
What it does:
The first seven-in-one mascara, this product's multi-dimensional brush separates lashes as it coats them from root to tip. Its smart formulation includes Sephora's Care Complex to provide a range of lash-enhancing properties:
– Volumizes
– Lengthens
– Curves
– Separates
– Strengthens
– Protects
– Nourishes
That's a lot of things to claim but I don't see any sign of waterproof or something along that line in that description right there
Plus they're selling this in Malaysia
Shouldn't they have a waterproof formula as well?
Imagine you wanna go swimming and you feel like wearing this mascara
So how?
Or what if you were playing water balloon with your friends while wearing a full face of makeup
This mascara won't be able to perform that well
Not gonna happen at all
So this is how it looks on my lashes
For myself
I already have quite long lashes simply because I'm a guy and we are usually blessed with long and fabulous lashes
Sometimes we even feel like this
This is how the mascara looks like with the flash on
Gorgeous isn't it?
I simply love the color!
Imagine walking into a party with this mascara on and everyone else is wearing black mascara
Don't you just feel fabulous?
This is a picture of the mascara with a bit of green eyeliner and some subtle eyeshadow
Simple yet wearable look for people for wants a pop of color!
The mascara last about 5 hours on me before it starts to lose it color and run
Really should have a waterproof version
So what do I think about the mascara?
I like it but I wish there is a waterproof formula because we live in a very humid country and we tend to sweat here.
A good mascara for those who are looking for a pop of color. People with oily lids may want to be careful when using this
That's all for today
Evan Chang


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I recently found this article from last summer by way of the LA Homeless Blog:
With numbers rising, New Beginnings, a homeless agency in Santa Barbara, California, has launched a Safe Parking Programme, aiming to provide a refuge of sorts for those who have nowhere to go other than their vehicle.
Guy Trevor lost his job as an interior designer when the market contracted, thanks to the mortgage foreclosure crisis.
With his furniture sold and his belongings in storage, he now lives in his car, spending the nights in one of the 12 gated parking lots in Santa Barbara run by New Beginnings.
"I see myself as a casualty of a perfect storm," he said. "The people sleeping at the parking lot are very friendly. They're just like me – they come from normal, everyday homes. I think a lot of people in this country don't realise that they, too, are a couple of pay-cheques away from destitution."


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It is interesting to see that the use of INTERLOCKING STABILIZED SOIL BRICKS (ISSBs) has gained some popularity, because of being environmentally friendly and still being economical.
Marianne Martin, a Peace Corps Volunteer, and 'Foundation for Youth Development' (FYDe), a Community-Based Organization in Rubirizi District, secured a grant from the US Peace Corps to train a local youth group in ISSB-making and rain water tank construction. They called upon Brick by Brick Construction, which has over two years of experience using ISSB technology, to conduct the training. Brick by Brick's masons worked with the youth to construct two 10,000 liter water tanks at primary schools in Kichwamba Sub-County using a curved ISSB press purchased with funds from the Peace Corps grant. This press, along with a press for straight ISSBs, will stay with the youth group so they can continue their work.
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baby's first panic attack
I made a little fun of a Starbucks drink on Friday and lo, on Saturday, the green mermaid absolutely smote me. At least that is my best explanation for the following events.
I was going to Flushing with my husband to look at countertops. I had found two kitchen showrooms there: one named Desire Kitchen and Bath, the other named Desire K&B. They both carried a brand of quartz I was interested in, but I mostly just enjoyed the lack of trademark respect. But these are the boring contextual details. Let us proceed to the drama.
We get on the train. It's not full and we easily find seats, a good thing too because I probably would have curled into a ball on the floor if what happened happened while I was standing, and then there would've been a Sick Passenger situation and boy, do I have a crippling need to not be disliked by everyone.
Almost as soon as I sit down, I feel a tightening in my throat. I could still breathe, but it was an unsettling tightness. Then my left cheek starts going numb. And then part of my tongue feels like I just got local anesthetic for dental work. I tell my husband what is happening, partly to inform him because I definitely think I'm dying, partly just to hear my voice--I want to know that I'm not slurring my speech.
I speak and the words sound right. So I pull out my phone to see if my face is drooping or swollen; it's not. I'm taking these rational steps to eliminate the possibility of a stroke, all the while my thought process is I'mdyingI'mdyingI'mdying. I'm worried about the hospitals in Queens; response time here is probably pretty bad. I don't have aspirin. What Shonda did to Derek Shepherd. These thoughts do not slow my heart rate.
We get off the train (my husband thinks I'm crazy at this point) and I call my mom, like any normal person having a potential medical crisis. She suggests a panic attack, which I find preposterous because first of all, I thought I was going to die. Secondly, I wasn't thinking about anything when I sat down on the train: not organic chem, not the expense of redoing a kitchen. My mind was delightfully devoid of anything, ready to scroll through Instagram feeds and read Reddit threads I will never publicly admit to reading. But then I google and it turns out yeah panic attacks feel like dying and can come on unprompted, which, fuck you, sympathetic nervous system.
So I've learned my lesson never to take the name of pumpkin spice in vain, or any other seasonal coffee beverages.


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The purpose of the Executive Committee (EC) is to ensure the effective management and operation of the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) by implementing policies that support the directions set by the Oversight Committee. The Executive Committee coordinates the implementation of the MSSU Operational Plan across the three Maritime Provinces and is responsible for organizing and monitoring the work of the MSSU to ensure progress toward stakeholder objectives. The Executive Committee maintains close relationships with stakeholders and ensures coordination of the Unit's work with provincial resources.
Committee Membership
Rene Boudreau – Chair, Executive Director Program Alignment and Performance (DM Delegate)
Ted McDonald - Co-Principal Investigator MSSU
Jeannine Lagasse - Associate Deputy Minister, NS Department of Health and Wellness
Marina Hamilton - Executive Director, MSSU
Dave Denman - NSHA – Finance Manager, Research Services
Brian Bertelsen - Policy Analyst, PEI Department of Health and Wellness
Juergen Krause - MSSU, Co-Principal Investigator
Role and Activities
The Executive Committee oversees MSSU operations. Specific responsibilities include:
- implementation of strategic planning initiatives
- development of annual work plans (includes human resource planning, financial budgeting and management targets)
- Advisory Committee functions (approve Terms of Reference, identify Chairs and review the performance targets of the Advisory Committees)
- ensuring integration of the Unit's activities in the Maritime research community
- approval of expenditures that exceed authority of the Executive Director
- hiring of leadership positions
- approval of Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees
- approval of Policy and Procedures for the MSSU
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Fall 2013 Exhibition Opportunities!
September 6, 2013 You have just two weeks left (exhibition closes on September 20) to view the 2013 Solo Artist Exhibition featuring new collections by artists Jonathan Yukio Clark and Chenta Laury! These two incredible artists have each created a body of new work that is truly spectacular. You'll be amazed not only by their technical execution, but also by their thoughtfulness and artistry. Don't miss it!
Here are some other interesting ways to engage with our 2013 Solo Artists:
- Read more about each artist on our Hui blog or in our Fall 2013 issue of Create.
- Attend a walk-through with artist Chenta Laury on Saturday, September 7 at 12pm in the gallery. You'll meet the artist and learn about her creative process!
- Enroll in a class! Both of our 2013 Solo Artists also love to share their gifts with our Hui students. Jonathan will be teaching Visual Languages: Explorations in Mixed Media starting September 28. Chenta will teach Introduction to Felting starting October 18 and Felted Holiday Ornaments on December 11.
Hui No'eau's Solo Artist Exhibition is one of the only exhibitions in the state that provides the unique opportunity for artists to be personally involved in all the facets of exhibition planning and installation. It has advanced careers, spurred community dialogue, and continues to define our local visual arts movement.
Call to Artists! Going to the Dogs
The Hui is "going to the dogs" this fall (and we are really looking forward to it!). "Receiving Day" for this October themed exhibition is September 24, so you have plenty of time to get your creativity flowing and prepare your pieces for submission. We can't wait to see what comes through the door!
Please read more about the theme and download the exhibition prospectus and entry form on our exhibitions page. Ruff ruff!


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Philosophy of relativity
Sofia University 2009.
Zen & Limits of language, IRIZ, Kyoto, Japan, 2001–2002.
Post-Communist mental Dynamics, RSS (Research Support Scheme), CEU (Central European University), 1998–2000.
Specialization in Japan
In 1997 I appreciated and won at the Ministry of Education and Science
a specialization on Buddhists Philosophy in India
My project was admitted at the Indian Embassy in Sofia
20-th World Congress of Philosophy, Boston
Invited article: LIMITS OF SCIENCE
(Science in the light of Zen)
Reading and discussion in Section Philosophy of Science
I was invited and took part in the discussions at the section Buddhist philosophy
I was invited at International Research Institute for Zen Buddhism, Hanazono University, Kyoto, Japan, for a period from 1. 10. 2001 to 1. 10. 2003. I won a position of a exchange researcher at the Ministry of Education and Science in Janiuar 2001 and received an invitation and grant from Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science, for a period of 1. 11. 2002 to 31. 05. 2002.


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Father Harry E. McCreedy's devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima has him once again spreading the Blessed Virgin Mary's message of peace and prayer to area Catholics on the 97th anniversary of her apparition in Portugal.
"Our Lady asked us to pray the rosary daily and to offer prayers and sacrifices for the conversion of sinners, thus bringing about peace in the world," Father McCreedy said.
For the 19th year, Father McCreedy honored Our Lady of Fatima's message at St. Paul Parish in East Norriton, where he is pastor and where parishioners prayed the rosary by candlelight Monday night, Oct. 13.
(See our photo gallery with 16 photos from the devotion at St. Paul Church here.)
The faithful who filled St. Paul Church commemorated the sixth and final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima to three shepherd children — siblings Jacinta and Francisco Marto and their cousin Lucia dos Santo. She appeared to them from May 13 to Oct. 13, 1917 in the Portuguese village of Fatima.
"It's a chance to understand Fatima," said Buddy Arnone, a St. Paul parishioner who has attended the event most years. "It's a realization of the importance of prayer, and it's uplifting."
Father McCreedy said hosting the vigil each year is important as he sees there's a "lack of peace within communities and inner self" at a time when only a third of Catholics go to church regularly.
"It's a call for reparation to the Eucharist Heart of Jesus," he said.
Outside St. Paul Church, there's a shrine of Our Lady of Fatima with statues of the three children kneeling before her.
During the October 1917 apparition, Mary came before tens of thousands of people, some who didn't believe that Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the children in the previous months. There in a field, people witnessed the famous "Miracle of the Sun" — it had been raining during the apparition when suddenly the sun came out "spinning" and shone in different light patterns, leaving people's clothes dry, according to witnesses interviewed by newspapers.
At the same apparition, the Mary asked for a shrine to be built for her and for the rosary be prayed daily.
She identified herself saying, "I am the Lady of the Rosary," Father McCreedy said.
St. Paul parishioner Margaret McCabe, a Fatima devotee, said she prays the rosary daily. She has several rosaries, but on Monday she had an extra special one.
Father McCreedy had given her a rosary several months ago from the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, which she saved for Monday's prayer.
"This one has the three children represented," said McCabe, a strong believer in the power of the rosary.
Fatima's message is more important than ever, she said.
"Things are so bad in the world and people just don't get it," McCabe said. "There's so much bad in the world; that's why it's important to pray for the conversion of sinners and peace."
At 79 years old, McCabe worries about the state of the world and how it will be when she dies.
"Children shouldn't suffer, go through pain," she said. "I pray for them. I pray for the entire world. I pray for those in purgatory because they may not have anyone praying for them. I pray for the deceased. People don't think they need God, don't need prayer. We all need it."
During Monday's vigil, there was veneration of the Pilgrim Virgin statue and acts of entrustment of families and the country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
"It was during the June apparition that Our Lady revealed her Immaculate Heart, promising that her heart would be our 'safe refuge and lead us to God,'" Father McCreedy said.
For parishioner Debbie Arnone, the annual event is a "little piece of Fatima," the shrine in Portugal.
"We are blessed to have something like this at our church," she said. "It's one of my favorite things at the church."
The praying of the rosary each Oct. 13 brings peace to her mind and at least for one day the prayers can help to bring peace as "Our Lady of Fatima wanted us to do," Arnone said.
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Today is day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop! Today's fun project is all about Christmas in a Jar. So keeping in mind the Vintage Farmhouse theme that we have going this Christmas there was a little spot next to our Christmas tree that needed a little something. Sharing how to make […]
Simple Farmhouse Style Christmas Entryway
One of the wonderful things about this time of year is all the decorating don't you think? You get to let your creativity go crazy and be inspired. But I know that sometimes time can be an issue as we all lead very busy lives. Today I'm teaming up with some of my awesome blogging […]
Farmhouse Bingo Vintage Clock Christmas Tree
Welcome to our Second Christmas Tree Decor Blog Hop! Where over 20 awesome bloggers are sharing their beautiful Christmas trees. So if you love Christmas get comfy and enjoy 2 full days of tree inspiration. Sharing our Farmhouse Bingo Vintage Clock Christmas Tree.
Farmhouse Numbered Christmas House Ornaments
Can you believe we are half way through our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop?! Today's theme is DIY Ornaments. So instead of going the traditional hang on the tree ornament, I thought I would make some fun Farmhouse Numbered Christmas House Ornaments. To pop on your mantel or add some Christmas touches to your shelves.
How To Make A Farmhouse Christmas Tea Towel
Today is day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop about Kids Christmas Craft Ideas. So with that in mind, I'm sharing an easy Farmhouse Christmas Tea Towel. They would make lovely gifts for teachers or even Granny and Grandad.
How To Make A Double Sided Farmhouse Christmas Advent Calendar
Welcome back to day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop! Today it's all about Advent Calendars. One of my most favourite memories when my kids were growing up. As soon as December 1st rolled around, out would come our advent calendar! The kids would come bursting into my bedroom every morning busting to […]
How To Make Easy Farmhouse Style Christmas Blocks
It's Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop and today it's all about DIY Gift Ideas. So with that in mind, I'm sharing how to make easy Farmhouse Style Christmas Blocks. To gift as teachers gifts, hostess gifts or even gift to yourself.
Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Farmhouse Sign
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Easy Red Truck Bottle Brush Christmas Tree Display
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James (left) with the students of the New Play Workshop class at the University of Lethbridge.
From left to right: Paul Van Houtte, Corey Ariss, Alex Watz, Richard Cole, Shea Heatherington, Sarah Kerr, John Tasker, Sam Jurisic, Zoë Capaldi, Madonna Gonzalez and Gail Hanrahan.
A Song of Bucephalus
Haley McDonnell, Jeremy Park, James Odin wade and Ryan Reese in a promotiona photo for A Song of Bucephalus at the Calgary, Edmonton and Regina Fringe Festivals in Summer 2017.
Photography by Jennifer Fedorowich.
Ryan Reese, Jeremy Park and James Odin Wade in a production photo for A Song of Bucephalus at the Calgary Fringe Festival in 2017. Photo credit: Kathryn Smith
Helmut's Big Day
Jake Baker in a production photo for the American premiere of Helmut's Big Day, produced by Death & Pretzels in Chicago in September 2017.
Emma Sinclair and Alan Johnson in a promo photo for Helmut's Big Day, which premiered at the Calgary and Edmonton International Fringe Festivals in 2015.
Genevieve Pare and Clem Martini in the staged reading of Resistance. From Taking Flight 2016 at the University of Calgary.
Jocelyn Adema, Reanne Spitzer and Matt Shaw in Theatre Genesis' production of WILF in Toronto, August 2016.
Photo: Justin Michael Carriere
Reanne Spitzer, Matt Shaw and Jocelyn Adema (in the background) in a promotional photo for WILF at Theatre Genesis.
Photo credit: Justin Michael Carriere
Emma Sinclair, Lindie Last and Steve Allen in a promo photo for WILF.
Photo credit: Kathryn Smith
Greetings from Sardineland
Greg Wilson, Emma Sinclair and Rob Kirik in a production photo for Greetings from Sardineland. Produced by Red Phone Theatre, 2012 at the Motel Theatre at Arts Commons, Calgary, AB.
Photo credit: Erin Bauer
Greg Wilson and Emma Sinclair in a production photo for Greetings from Sardineland.
Greg Wilson, Mark Spracklin, Rob Kirik and Emma Sinclair in a production photo for Greetings from Sardineland.
Muse Control
Ryan Reese and Devon Brayne in a production photo for Muse Control, produced by TheatreXtra in the David Spinks Theatre at the University of Lethbridge in 2010. Lethbridge, AB.
Photo credit: Leslie Ohene-Adjei
Devon Brayne, Brett Gartley and Camille Pavlenko in a production photo for Muse Control.
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The morning is arguably the most crucial time of the day—especially for those who eat, sleep and breathe success. Case in point: The a.m. routines of Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and Oprah Winfrey, all of whom have built their own empires from the ground up. The three women separately recounted their go-to morning rituals with Well+Good and Oprah.com, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of a few of our nation's most successful and accomplished women. Below, read up on what Aniston, Alba, and Winfrey all do mere minutes after rolling out of bed:
Jennifer Aniston
Emmy-winning actress Jennifer Aniston starts her day promptly at 4:30 or 5 a.m., and drinks a cup of hot water with lemon first-thing. From there, she washes her face, meditates for 20 minutes, and drinks a breakfast shake with collagen peptide. Finally, she rounds out her morning with a two-hour workout; she opts for spin, then yoga, then strength training at the gym.
Jessica Alba
Actress and business woman Jessica Alba typically rises around 5:30 a.m., and heads straight for her morning spin or hot yoga class. "Working out is not my favorite, but it's stress relief and I get good ideas working up a sweat," she told Well+Good. From there, the founder of The Honest Company takes a shower, gets ready, and eats breakfast—her typical meal consists of coffee with almond milk and either avocado toast with gluten-free bread or a coconut water smoothie.
Oprah Winfrey
You can add media mogul Oprah Winfrey to the growing list of celebrities who start their day off with meditiation. Before the sun even rises, the media mogul takes a few minutes to herself to gather her thoughts and prepare for the day ahead—a ritual that echoes the 21-day meditation challenges she now hosts with Deepak Chopra. From there, she hits the treadmill in her gym before officially starting her day.
For more, read up on the inspirational mantras that successful women live by, and share your morning routine in the comments below!


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Awards & Nominations
2019 Nominations are Open!
Thank you for your interest in the 2019 Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs). Please see all award categories below and follow the two-step nomination process. Once the initial questionnaire is complete, you will be able to submit your nominations for a specific award category. The nomination deadline is September 27, 2019.
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Award Categories:
Best Business: Nominations to cover growth initiatives, financial strength, market position and community involvement.
Growth: Using specific figures where possible, tell us how the company is expanding, including revenues and profitability, head count, new products and services, new customers or markets. What is driving this growth?
Financial strength: Tell us why the company will be an anchor in Ottawa's business community for years to come, including strength of leadership team and employee base, diversity of revenue, longevity of customers and plans for the future.
Market position: Tell us how the company is beating the competition, including size/share of market, competitive advantages, innovation strategy and plans for new markets.
Community involvement: Tell us how the company is giving back, including charitable efforts, corporate social responsibility and community/industry leadership.
Best New Business: Nominations to cover a brief company overview, details on leadership, growth initiatives and financial footing.
All companies nominated in this category must have commenced operations after January 1, 2015. They must not be an expansion of an existing company, a company that has simply changed names or an existing firm that has added a new location.
Company overview: Tell us how and why the company was established. What problem the company is trying to solve or niche it's trying to fill? How it the company's approach unique and innovative?
Leadership: Tell us about the people behind the company by highlighting its leadership team, their entrepreneurial track record, advisory board and talent of employee base.
Growth: Using specific figures where possible, tell us how the company is expanding, including revenues and profitability, head count, new products and services, new customers or markets. What is driving this growth?
Financial footing: Demonstrate how the company will sustain itself. How is it financed? What is its early financial track record? What sources of funding are available? What assets does it own?
Performance Categories
Best Performance in Export: Outline the company's export initiatives this past year.
Total export sales in the company's most recent fiscal year and exports as a percentage of total sales
Export sales growth (percentage increase)
Factors behind growth
Countries where the company is exporting
Exporting challenges the company has overcome
Best Performance in HR: Detail a noteworthy human resource initiative undertaken by the company this past year.
What was the strategy and goals/objectives of this initiative? Were they achieved?
How did it improve employee engagement?
How will it impact recruitment and retention?
Best Performance in Marketing: Detail a noteworthy marketing initiative undertaken by the company this past year.
What was the strategy and goals/objectives of this initiative? Were they achieved?
How was it executed and what made it unique/innovative?
What was the return on investment?
How did it improve market share, enhance customer loyalty, build the company's brand and/or enable entry into new markets?
Best Performance in Sales: Detail a noteworthy sales initiative undertaken by the company this past year.
What was the strategy and goals/objectives of this initiative? Were they achieved?
How did it impact overall revenues?
How many new clients were secured?
What new markets were penetrated?
Best Performance in Customer Experience: Detail a noteworthy Customer Experience initiative undertaken by the company this past year.
STRATEGY: What was the customer experience strategy and the goals/objectives to be achieved? Were they achieved?
VOICE OF CUSTOMER: How did you monitor customer insights to collect, analyze and track measurable improvements in the customer experience? What improvements were realized?
BRANDED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE®: How does your customer experience strategy reinforce your brand promise to employees and customers?
EMPLOYEES: How do you measure employees for customer experience improvements?
Best Performance in Social Entrepreneurship: Detail a noteworthy social entrepreneurship initiative undertaken by the company this past year.
Why is it important for your business to have a social conscience?
How is social responsibility a part of your business model?
Please describe your company's actions that have an impact on the society/the environment. Provide 2-3 concrete examples.
Which group are you targeting with social responsibility? What's the rationale?
How do you benefit from social responsibility?
Best Performance in Sustainability: How did the company distinguish itself as a sustainability leader this past year?
How has the firm integrated sustainability into its business strategy, decision-making, operations, culture and value chain?
How has it improved the company's triple-bottom line metrics (economic, social and environmental)?
What were the goals and targets? Were they achieved?
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Company of the Year
This award celebrates a company that has demonstrated outstanding business leadership, excellence in innovation and a commitment to their community and employees. This means increasing profitability, community involvement and thought leadership, and demonstration of sound business fundamentals. Happy employees help too.
Please give examples of how your companies has displayed outstanding business and thought leadership?
Please give examples of how your companies has demonstrated excellence in Innovation?
Please give examples of how your company gives back to the community?
Please demonstrate sound business fundamentals over the last three years?
Team of the Year
Does your company have outstanding employees making the impossible possible? Is your Engineering team unmatched? What about the business development team? This award will be judged based the team's impact on five criteria; benefits to the company, advantage gained, processes improved, productivity, and fun to be around.
What benefits were realized by the company? Could be revenue generation, cost savings, team building, get creative!
Was a strategic advantage gained? Please describe
Were business processes improved?
Was productivity improved?
Are they fun to be around? Tell us about them!
Best Not-for-Profit
This award celebrates a locally-based, not-for-profit organization that has demonstrated a meaningful, measurable and memorable impact on Ottawa's citizens and their quality of life. Nominees will be asked about:
Meaningful cause
Measurable performance
Financial viability
Commitment to best pratices
Other Award Categories Selected by BOBs Committee:
Lifetime Achievement Award
CEO of the Year Award
CFO of the Year
Newsmaker of the Year
Deals of the Year
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Farmers launch Twitter campaign to keep 'vital' glyphosate
Farmers have taken to social media urging support to keep glyphosate. They warn its loss would increase production costs, decrease yields and lead to environmental damage.
The Twitter campaign under the hashtag #glyphosateisvital has been backed by a number of British farmers, who have posted tweets in support of keeping the herbicide.
Glyphosate, the central ingredient in Monsanto's herbicide Round-up, is a vital tool for weed control which allows farmers to use conservation tillage techniques such as minimum or zero tillage.
See also: Three growers look for three alternatives to popular herbicide
When used as a min-till establishment technique, it allows growers to reduce ploughing and decrease subsequent greenhouse gas emissions by leaving the soil undisturbed.
The NFU says glyphosate is "fundamental for weed control at pre-planting or pre-emergence stages on stubble fields".
In June 2016, the European Commission extended the license to market glyphosate for another 18 months following conflicting scientific advice on its possible carcinogenicity.
Licence review
The licence will be up for review at the end of 2017 and the European Chemicals Agency has started its review into glyphosate. It has been tasked with deciding if it should be classed as a carcinogen.
The latest Twitter campaign by farmers lobbying to keep glyphosate follows several campaigns by green groups and NGOs, including Friends of the Earth and the Soil Association, calling for an outright ban of the herbicide.
NFU vice-president Guy Smith said: "As we start the lobbying run into the relicensing of glyphosate at the end of 2017, it's not surprising to see new activity trying to demonise this key crop-protection material.
"It's interesting the scientists behind the latest scare stories are the same ones who have tried to prove GM food causes health problems.
"The NFU are now redoubling efforts in Brussels to make sure sound science dictates the regulation here and that regulators are aware of the importance of glyphosate when it comes to keeping EU and UK farmers competitive and how it can help farmers reduce their carbon footprint when it comes to reducing cultivations and drying crops."
According to Adas, the value of the use of glyphosate in the arable sector is €633m (£547m) a year. It has estimated its loss would see UK production of winter wheat and winter barley drop by 12% and oilseed rape by 10%.
'Crucial tool'
The loss of glyphosate would require 49% more man hours a year for crop establishment, says Adas.
Mark Buckingham, UK spokesman for Monsanto, said: "Glyphosate is one of the most thoroughly tested herbicides on the market, those tests by expert regulators have consistently concluded that glyphosate can be safely used.
"Glyphosate is a crucial tool in a farmers' armoury. When used according to the label, it is less toxic than baking soda, table salt and the caffeine in our coffee and it enables farmers to control weeds while protecting soil life such as earthworms and reducing carbon emissions."
We all benefit from #Glyphosate it reduces CO2 emissions on farm by 12m tonnes = to emissions from an extra 2.5m cars pic.twitter.com/FBR9mbM26b
— Longwool (@Longwool) January 19, 2017
According to IARC #glyphosate is as safe as red meat, safer than bacon. So nothing to fear & essential for farming & healthy food production pic.twitter.com/MIvBcolcfW
— Andrew Ward (@wheat_daddy) January 22, 2017