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According to the Hours of the Day and Night
1. O Lord, deprive me not of Thy heavenly blessings;
2. O Lord, deliver me from eternal torment;
3. O Lord, if I have sinned in my mind or thought, in word deed, forgive me.
4. O Lord, deliver me from every ignorance and heedlessness, from pettiness of the soul and stony hardness of heart;
5. O Lord, deliver me from every temptation;
6. O Lord, enlighten my heart darkened by evil desires;
7. O Lord, I, being a human being, have sinned; do Thou, being God, forgive me in Thy lovingkindness, for Thou knowest the weakness of my soul.
8. O Lord, send down Thy grace to help me, that I may glorify Thy holy Name;
9. O Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe me, Thy servant, in the Book of Life, and grant me a blessed end;
10. O Lord my God, even if I have done nothing good in Thy sight, yet grant me, according to Thy grace, that I may make a start in doing good.
11. O Lord, sprinkle on my heart the dew of Thy grace;
12. O Lord of heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful servant, cold of heart and impure, in Thy Kingdom.
13. O Lord, receive me in repentance;
14. O Lord, leave me not;
15. O Lord, save me from temptation;
16. O Lord, grant me pure thoughts;
17. O Lord, grant me tears of repentance, remembrance of death, and the sense of peace;
18. O Lord, grant me mindfulness to confess my sins;
19. O Lord, grant me humility, charity, and obedience;
20. O Lord, grant me tolerance, magnanimity, and gentleness;
21. O Lord, implant in me the root of all blessings: the fear of Thee in my heart;
22. O Lord, vouchsafe that I may love Thee with all my heart and soul, and that I may obey in all things Thy will;
23. O Lord, shield me from evil persons and devils and passions and all other lawless matters;
24. O Lord, Who knowest Thy creation and that which Thou hast willed for it; may Thy will also be fulfilled in me, a sinner, for Thou art blessed forevermore. Amen.
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Rear View Camera
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Wiring and Connections
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Rearview Safety RVS-770613 rear view camera review
The Rearview Safety RVS-770613 rear view camera is a high quality unit. All the components of the system are top shelf and it is hard to find a fault. The 7" screen might be too big for a family car dash, but that's being picky and also a personal preference. This back-up camera is the leader of the pack and comes very highly recommended.
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« Acoustic Gigs | Home | Extra acoustic gig – St Albans »
Extra acoustic gig – Kingston
By Kris | September 21, 2004
A London acoustic gig has added to Ginger's current acoustic tour. This will take place on Saturday October 2nd, at Kingston 'The Peel'.
Contact details for the venue are as follows: 160 Cambridge road, Kingston. tel:020 8546 3516 (11:00 curfew)
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It's that time of year again. That time when, unless you want to be labeled the office Scrooge, you will have to participate in your office, workplace or social circle's Secret Santa activity. Perhaps you love the holidays and you immediately get excited about the opportunity to play Secret Santa to somebody. Perhaps, like most Americans, in many of these situations you secretly dread having to buy a gift for somebody you barely know at all. Either way, Secret Santa activities in general tend to feed the consumer machine and the idea of "stuff, stuff, stuff." In short, they're generally not very eco-friendly. So we took some "team time" in our office today to brainstorm five eco-friendly alternatives that will fulfill your Secret Santa obligation with minimal reindeer carbon footprint to the planet.
A Quick Note on the Benefits of Secret Santa
We just want to say that when we sound vaguely negative about Secret Santa activities we're being a little bit specific to office and workplace ones. In family and social circles, where gift exchanging would be happening anyway, we actually think there's a huge benefit to Secret Santa set-ups. Instead of buying for everyone in a group of people, which often leads to "stuff" and not even well thought-out stuff, you're limiting the stuff buying to one per person and generally thinking about it more so that it's more likely to have value. We're pro that! But even with all that said, it doesn't hurt to think about the eco- and consumer impact of your Secret Santa gift choices.
So, let's get on to the eco-friendly ideas!
Idea Number One: Food. It's By Nature Organic, Even When It's Not Organic
We advocate food as a gift often at Postconsumers, and it's not just because we personally love food so very passionately. But also there isn't much that will generate less waste than food and is more essential to living! Now, there are still ways that you can choose food gifts that will be more or less eco-friendly. Essentially, when it comes to a food gift, you will have two choices. You can gift actual food, or you can gift a gift-certificate to a restaurant. If you're doing the former, try to purchase food that is organic and ethically sourced. There are literally hundreds of options both at your local store and online. If you're doing the latter, try to find places that operate with local and sustainable food rather than large chain restaurants. Are you surprised that our top pick for this list was food related? Probably not!
Idea Number Two: It's Dollar, Dollar Bills Ya'll
Is it tacky to give actual money as a Secret Santa gift? Um, maybe. But here is another reality. The truth of the matter is that there is absolutely, one thousand percent, nothing that your Secret Santa recipient would rather get the actual cash money dollars that would allow him or her to get something that he or she actually wants. We've fearlessly analyzed in disturbingly great detail whether giving money as a gift is an anti-consumer or pro-consumer gift and the verdict is mostly pro for money gifts. What we can say for sure is that in a Secret Santa set-up you'll be the most popular Santa in the bunch if you just hand over cash. Yes, the party organizer is going to glare you down for not "playing along," but your recipient will love you.
Idea Number Three: Movie Tickets!
We always say that "experience gifts" are the best kind of gifts. Yes, even participating in an experience will leave a carbon footprint of some kind, but it's not the same as a plastic "doo-dad" that gets stuffed in a garage for a decade. The downside of experience gifts is that most of them are going to be outside of the average twenty-five to fifty dollar range of a Secret Santa gift exchange. But even in this day and age, you can usually get a pair of movie tickets for close to that range – or a gift certificate to a movie theater that will cover the majority of the cost of two tickets. Of course, movies don't have to be your only option. Any activity or experience gift is great here. Passes to the zoo or the botanical gardens are also cool. The Secret Santa spend limit is often what drives your limitations here.
Idea Number Four: Be Charitable
We're not going to lie to you. You may not be the most popular person in the office if your Secret Santa is a charitable donation in your recipient's name – UNLESS you do your research first! Is your Secret Santa recipient an animal lover? Then he or she may truly be joyful if you make a donation to your local animal shelter in his or her name. Do they love a sports team? Most professional sports teams also have a charitable organization that accepts donations and does work in the community. Charitable donations don't have to be de-facto impersonal. Find out some information about your recipient and make a donation that he or she will truly care about. You may go from being the least popular Secret Santa to the most because you actually thought about what your recipient would care for.
Idea Number Five: Get To Know a Co-Worker!
Write a note that says, "For your Secret Santa gift I'm taking you out for cocktails. You name the time. Let's not just make this about stuff. Let's use Secret Santa as a way to really get to know each other!" Then make sure you follow up on it!
Secret Santa doesn't have to be awful, and it doesn't have to be about "stuff." It can be fun, creative and joyful. Yes, even if it's at an office party!
Did we just miss an idea for an eco-friendly Secret Santa gift? Tell us about it on the social media channels below.
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The creative team for the live musical, which is executive-produced by Marc Platt, also includes award-winning theatre vets Tom Kitt (music supervision) and William Ivey Long (costume design). As previously reported, the cast for Grease: Live will be led by Julianne Hough as Sandy, Aaron Tveit as Danny Zuko, Andrew Call as Sonny, David Del Rio as Putzie, Kether Donohue as Jan, Jordan Fisher as Doody, Ana Gasteyer as Principal, Vanessa Hudgens as Rizzo, Carly Rae Jepsen as Frenchie, Mario Lopez as Vince Fontaine, Carlos PenaVega as Kenickie, Eve Plumb as Mrs. Murdock and KeKe Palmer as Marty.
Broadway writers Robert Cary and Jonathan Tolins are writing the television adaptation based on the original musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, and Paramount Pictures' 1978 feature adaptation.
The broadcast is set for Jan. 31 on Fox-TV.


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Aken Bosch
Admiral Aken H. Bosch is most famously known for orchestrating the Neo-Terran Front rebellion sometime during 2366. Admiral Bosch had one of the most important roles to play in the FreeSpace saga, and is one of the main antagonists of FreeSpace 2. He is known to be an expert tactician and strategist, as well as a charismatic political leader. His main ambition was to make a new future for humanity, which manifested in his vision of Neo-Terra.
The Great War
All that is known about Bosch before he started the Neo-Terran Front rebellion was that he fought against the rogue Galactic Terran Intelligence branch as a soldier for the Galactic Terran Alliance. The fact that he played a role in the stopping of the Hades Rebellion from succeeding has led to popular speculation that he may have been the pilot that the player assumed the role of during Silent Threat, though there is little evidence to support this theory.
It is very likely that he found out about many of the Terran Intelligence's secret research projects into the Shivans during his engagements against the rogue intelligence branch. Of his discoveries, one is likely to be the ETAK project.
After the dissolution of the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Navy, and the formation of the Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance, Bosch rose up through the ranks during the Reconstruction period. He continued to gain promotions until he eventually reached the rank of admiral and became the commander of the GTVA 6th Fleet. As commander, it is likely he had access to a lot of the information which helped him in staging the Neo-Terran Front rebellion.
Also during this period, as the commander of the GTVA 6th Fleet, he may have designed (or commissioned the design of) a new class of Terran ship, known as the NTF Iceni frigate, at the Freedom Shipyards in Polaris. Though it is not confirmed that the Iceni was created during this period, Reconstruction is the most reasonable candidate, given the amount of time he had to design and construct the vessel. It is likely that the Iceni was built with the primary purpose of ETAK research, though the GTVA probably knew nothing of its purpose at this point. The Iceni then became Bosch's personal ship for the duration of the rebellion until its abandonment and subsequent destruction.
The Neo-Terran Front
At some point during 2366, Admiral Bosch famously instigated a Terran anti-Vasudan movement, known as the Neo-Terran Front rebellion. Masses of civilian and military personnel rallied to his cause, inspired by his anti-Vasudan sentiments. He spoke of a new future for the human race, the ideology of Neo-Terra and the belief that Bosch would be able to supply the Terrans with a new homeworld equal in splendor to the lost planet of Earth. Based in Polaris, the Neo-Terran Front grew in power until it had a fleet of over 10 destroyers.
During his anti-Vasudan campaign, he was able to adequately secure Vasudan systems to study Ancient ruins and technology, and find out more information about the Shivans. Sometime during his rebellion, he found out about the Ancient Knossos portal in Gamma Draconis, and how it led to a system in which the Shivans could be found. Using the information he acquired, he sent the NTC Trinity to the system in order to activate the Knossos device and come into contact with the Shivans. With the ongoing development of the ETAK project, Bosch would be able to communicate the Shivans and bring his dream of a Shivan alliance to fruition.
Though he successfully activated the device, he had lost the battle in Deneb, and the new Terran-Vasudan vessel, the GTVA Colossus, had destroyed his fleet in Epsilon Pegasi. Polaris, and Neo-Terra was now under threat. A subsequent Vasudan attack was able to destroy the entrenched rebel positions in Sirius, forcing Bosch to retreat to the last safe system, Regulus (but not without being attacked by ships led by rogue Admiral Ahmose). Soon after Bosch's retreat to Regulus, Polaris fell to the Colossus's assault.
Into The Valley of the Kings
Knowing that he had no future with the GTVA, he instigated a daring and extremely dangerous plan that would possibly have allowed him to realize his dream of an alliance with the Shivans. He formulated a reckless strategy in which every remaining rebel ship would form a massive attack force and fight all the way to Gamma Draconis. The plan yielded only a partial success, and a massive amount of rebel ships were destroyed on the perilous journey. Regardless of Neo-Terran losses, the Iceni was able to reach the nebula system and make contact with the Shivans.
Bosch traveled in search of the Shivans for an undetermined length of time before being able to communicate with a Shivan task force (through means of the ETAK device) which then met with him in the nebula. Optimistically foreseeing a bright future for himself and the Terran race, he authorized the scuttling of his command ship, the Iceni, and for his crew to board the Shivan Azrael transports which had been deployed for this reason. For reasons unknown, after boarding the ship, the Shivans killed all the humans on board the Iceni except for Bosch and his closest lieutenants.
The Shivans then took Bosch to a second Knossos portal in the nebula. Though the Vasudans were able to locate Bosch, they were unable to intercept him before Shivan reinforcements arrived (including a second Sathanas juggernaut). Under Shivan cover, the Azrael transport which housed Bosch was able to escape into the binary system beyond the second Knossos portal. Past this point, no canonical information is given as to Bosch's eventual fate or the future of Neo-Terra, though it has been the subject of massive speculation.


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The Power of Giving Up
In which I challenge some of our cultural ideas.
Welcome to Dynoland, the home of all things Dyno!
In which I challenge some of our cultural ideas.
In which I rant about changing how we define happiness
(I started writing this in December 2017 when I first saw the trailer. The show has come out now, and I hear it's even worse than I feared.) Saw a trailer this morning about an upcoming TNT crime drama wherein the main 'detective' is a 19th century acolyte of the new science of psychology, tracking … Read more
In which I separate two common terms into the good and the bad
In which I turn some of our motivations upside-down
In which I wax philosophical about a classic Christmas movie.
In which I talk about all those 'side things' that don't seem important but really are.
In which I tell a story about some of the tools I have learned to deal with mental illness.
In which I talk about what equality is and what it isn't.
In which I talk about those of us who feel we are on the fringes of the LDS church, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, and foyers.


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TOP TAKES is IoT Sources' filtered content channel, bringing you the most important breaking news and notable events surrounding the Internet of Things. Today's post originated from: www.slashgear.com.
A scheme to label Internet of Things devices that meet more stringent security standards has been proposed by the US Democrats, responding to mounting concerns about the safety of connected gadgets. The idea, dubbed the Cyber Shield Act of 2017, was put forward by Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today. In addition to a labeling scheme that compliant IoT devices would bear, if passed it would also be responsible for establishing a best-practices advisory committee.
While many companies – predominantly those making chipsets for IoT devices – have released new products with more stringent security, the segment as a whole, and the risks it brings, are still poorly understood by consumers. The Cyber Shield Act would go some way to address that, creating a number of so-called "cybersecurity benchmarks" across categories including connected cameras, baby monitors, and cellphones.
"The IoT will also stand for the Internet of Threats unless we put in place appropriate cybersecurity safeguards," Senator Markey said today. "With as many as 50 billion IoT devices projected to be in our pockets and homes by 2020, cybersecurity will continue to pose a direct threat to economic prosperity, privacy, and our nation's security."
Use of the standards would be voluntary, not mandatory, so it would be up to individual manufacturers to decide whether to participate in the scheme. According to the bill, there's the potential for several "grades" of compliance, which could mean different types of badge or label depending on how closely the product meets security benchmarks. Criteria for each category would be reviewed at least every two years, in an attempt to keep the scheme relevant in the evolving IoT landscape.


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Can you recite the Flight Attendant's safety speech? I bet you can. You know, the one that goes something like, "…In the event of a loss of cabin pressure, an oxygen mask will drop from above. If you are traveling with a child, place your mask on first…"
I found this version of the speech made by a flight attendant who was trying to break the boredom and gain the attention of the passengers…
"In the event of a loss of cabin pressure these baggy things will drop down over your head. You stick it over your nose and mouth like the flight attendant is doing now. The bag won't inflate, but there's oxygen there, promise. If you are sitting next to a small child, or someone who is acting like a small child, please do us all a favor and put on your mask first. If you are traveling with two or more children, please take a moment now to decide which one is your favorite. Help that one first, and then work your way down."
As a parent, it always seems counter instinctual to put your own mask on first (not to mention picking your favorite child!). Upon further reflection, I think there is a broader lesson in this speech for any leader – whether you lead a team at work, in the community or at home. It's simple: Take care of yourself first, so you can better serve others. Simple, yes, but again, counter instinctual for the servant leader who puts others' needs before his/her own.
You are less helpful to those you serve without your own "oxygen mask" – whether your oxygen mask is physical health (rest, diet and exercise), emotional balance, intellectual stimulation, spiritual strength or financial fortitude. If you are running low on oxygen or anything else you need to perform at your peak, you cannot be serving your team optimally.
So, next time your feel like you need a breather, take a lesson from your friendly flight attendant, and put your oxygen mask on first. Those you serve will appreciate you being at your best!


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You can help by promoting next week's #SatSunTails on your blog or by giving the post a +1 or a tumblr reblog or click the 'tweet this' link up on the right hand side or share from the facebook fan page or retweet from my twitter page to spread the word.
Or, even better, go on the #SatSunTails twitter search results and retweet other entrants.
The more people that hear about #SatSunTails, the more entries there are and the better the competition becomes!
If you are on twitter and you'd like an @reply every weekend to remind you that the competition is open then please leave a note regarding this along with your twitter handle in the comments of this post so I can set that up for you.
But for now, let's get to the winners!
The Written Prompt
scraping back skin
Runner Up Mentions
@needanidplease –
Different with some great description.
@LurchMunster –
Dark and dangerous. Not what I was expecting but certainly a good tale.
@doctormikereddy –
Subtle and sweet.
Overall Winner
@indigo_sam –
Winner of the week because I loved the descriptive architecture of the writing.
Winning Entry
The old house squats betwixt the pines, her dust covered windows concealing within like eyes milky with cataracts.
The furniture was covered in plastic as I started to scrape back her skin. A cream coloured layer with a brown interweaving pattern came first, it matched the furniture. Next a royal blue pattern against white. The bright astronaut decoration of a child's room gave way to a foul mustard coloured floral pattern. Again and again I peeled back her coloured chameleon flesh and as I did I pulled back the veil from her past until I stripped her down to her archaic wooden bones. A large brown stain spotted the wall, that familiar iron pungency, almost sweet. The horror welled up within me and broke into screams as the sea breaks upon the shore and I knew then, I was looking upon her face.
The old house squats betwixt the pines.
Critique Mentions
Now, as promised, I shall critique those entries that didn't make it. Sometimes it can literally come down to the smallest things.
@mrdlcastle –
As good as the story was, there was just some stiffness to the dialogue that stopped it from flowing. It didn't sound natural and, unfortunately, that kept me in the real world and not in the world you were creating.
Bloomy from @UndeadNether –
There was a lot of telling in the story and not a lot of showing. You don't need to tell a reader things. What you do need to do is hint and let them work it out for themselves, which, in turn, makes the story far more interesting and gripping.
Thank you to all of those who entered.
The criticism is never meant to harm. It is there to help you better your writing and someday win overall. I'm sure it will also benefit those who were not criticised. I hope this has helped you in your writing as well as encouraged you to join in again next week!
Click here to read the other mentioned entries.
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MyScanner API Release
MyScanner™ is a secure web portal which allows LVS owners to access and monitor their load data, all in a single location, from anywhere in the world. Wherever you are, you'll have access to live load data and support.
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- MyScanner™ API for load data integration from your scanner directly to accounting and business management software packages
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I ran across this article through a friend's link.
The author makes some strong assertions about 5 so-called myths about early liturgical practices.
His statement at the beginning gives the impression that those who do not support the new translation want "banal" language "that even the muppets on Sesame Street can understand." I am not sure this snarky introduction captures the reality of the situation. The statement does set the tone (and agenda) for the rest of the article, which gives some broad (but not cited) statements about communion under both kinds, lay ministers, and the use of vernacular.
I would like to know more about women receiving Holy Communion with covered hands since that was not discussed in my study of the liturgy.


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Karlskirche – a special place in Vienna
I was in Vienna with my dear husband for several days now, during our vacation. It was time to visit one of the most famous monuments from this beautiful capital: Karlskirche.
The visit to this monument of Vienna was decided long before actually getting there, during the planning of the trip. I saw different flyers and read some stuff both on Wikipedia and on the official website, so I knew that the cathedral was build in baroque style, it has some exterior columns with a climbing spiral decoration similar to a column famous to the Romanians (Traian's column, in Italy, Rome), but I din't' have the slightest idea about what I would find. Most of all, I didn't know how well will I feel here.
We got to Karlskirche with the subway (U-bahn). There's a station right next to the park in front of the church. It was sometime in the afternoon – and yes, we were kind of exhausted – but we knew that we wouldn't have time to get there another day so…
From the outside: impressive! Took some pictures, admired the view and entered the cathedral.
For an entrance fee of 8 euros you also get an audio guide. Only after that can we say that we got inside the church. I was simply conquered by this building. Everything was white, pure, shiny, peaceful. I was surprised not to get into a very crowded cathedral (like at the Stephansdom – more about this one in a different post) – and I had a really nice surprise. More quiet, more room to walk, admire and listen to the explanations at your own pace. And we both listened the details provided by the audio guide very carefully: the church's story, details on each shrine and so on. When you'll get to see Karlskirche you'll notice different interesting elements; for instance, the dome above the shrines: you think you see the dome and it's ceiling, but in fact there's another smaller dome above the main one. A dome in a dome – a very interesting effect, see the picture below.
Each shrine has its own story – and you will find out its significance, details about the painters and so on – quite a lot of interesting data. Regarding this church's history, keep in mind that "In 1713, one year after the last great plague epidemic, Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, pledged to build a church for his namesake patron saint, Charles Borromeo, who was revered as a healer for plague sufferers". You will hear all the details on the audio guide.
After finishing the ground floor you'll probably be interested to take the elevator to the top of the church's dome. Well, almost to the top – because there are several stairs you have to climb on a wooden ladder (solid, construction-grade metallic structures – don't think anything dangerous!). The trip in the elevator provides a breathtaking look at the church's organ and, of course, at the paintings. Karlskirche is a re renovated monument – but the artist maintained the look and the spirit of the original. Please believe me, there's a lot to see and admire – be it a religious, or non-religious viewer, catholic or not. We decided to climb the stairs to the top of the church. As you approach the roof, the air gets hotter – something both logic and natural, since there's no open window at the very top hence no ventilation. Climbing the stairs becomes increasingly difficult – especially if you try to do it rather fast. But this climbing effort is really worth it. I strongly recommend you to get to the top if no health problem is preventing you from doing it.
After some minutes spent admiring the view we got back to the ground floor. We were tired – and we sat down on the benches in the church to catch our breath – we really needed that. It is a nice feeling to simply sit in this church, to let your mind get free from any concern, to embrace the peace inspired by this place. I took advantage of this break and took some more photos – the statues from the main shrine – and spent some time admiring the assembly above the altar, assembly made out of pure gold.
In Karlskirche you can also visit Boromeo Museum – we didn't do that so if you visit it please let us know what you think about it!
If you get in Vienna and would like to visit a single cathedral, having to make a choice between the alternatives, I'd recommend this one against the maybe more popular Stephansdom; Karlskirche is an optimistic, nice, bright, beautiful place. Actually you'll leave this place with a nice feeling!
You can have a glimpse of how Karslkirche looks by taking these virtual tours of different sections of the cathedral on the official website, here. Isn't it amazing?


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University of Manitoba women and gender studies professor Dr. Janice Ristock and research co-ordinator Janelle Trenaman provided an overview of Cancer's Margins, the first national project in Canada to address the experiences of the LGBQ women and transgender people in regards to breast and gynecological cancers.
Research shows that the LGBT2Q (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer) community expresses more dissatisfaction with medical personnel, making it less likely for them to get what they need from the medical system. Community members are also less likely to have a regular family physician and are therefore less likely to have regular screening for medical issues such as cancer. This is extremely problematic as it means that there is less chance that cancer will be caught early, increasing the likelihood of recovery.
Ristock explains that there is a severe lack of culturally appropriate health care and resources for LGBT2Q people, who get the wrong idea about their own risk of cancer. Many doctors don't think that lesbians need to have pap smears since they are not sexually active with men. However, lesbians can be just as vulnerable to these types of cancers as heterosexual women. Doctors may not think that trans men need to be screened for breast cancer even though they may have breast tissue that is at risk.
Members of the LGBT2Q community often do not recognize their own risk from these cancers. For example, the pink ribbon campaign has a "particular notion of femininity" and portrays cancer in a heterosexual context, Ristock said. "If you don't see yourself reflected in messages, you may think you aren't at risk and can't access resources." There has not been any systematic research looking at LGBT2Q people's experiences with breast and gynecological cancer, Ristock explained, and we don't know what health care providers do and we don't know what the LGBT2Q community needs from the system. These questions need to be answered to improve the system and ensure that everyone can access the health care that is their right.
The researchers are actively recruiting cancer survivors to interview.
The second presenter, Dr Sarah Teetzel (University of Manitoba, kinesiology and recreation management) presented her research entitled: The Return of Sex Verification in Sports: Implications for the Privacy Rights of Intersex and Transgender Athletes. The categorization of male and female in sport, Teetzel explains, goes back to the beginning of sport competition. She explains there seems to be a fear of men masquerading as women in order to win events, although this has almost never happened. In sporting competition, in particular the Olympics, there is a history of sex verification to ensure that anyone who claims to be a woman really is. Chromosomal patterns used to be checked, with athletes who passed issued a certificate stating they were real women. Women participating in high-level competition were be required to present these certificates before competing.
In 2000, the International Olympic Committee scratched this chromosome policy but replaced it with a policy that is just as problematic. Teetzel explains that athletes were required to go through doping tests where they had to provide urine samples in front of officials who were also instructed to report any irregular patterns in genitals. There was no longer a blanket policy in place for women – only certain women would be investigated based on "suspicious"-looking genitals.
This method lacks informed consent. Teetzel emphasizes that women athletes only consent to the dope test, they are not consenting to a physical examination of their genitals. She notes that only certain bodies are targeted for scrutiny and investigation – those that are not heteronormative.
The Caster Semenya case was given as an example of how a woman who doesn't look traditionally feminine can become the target of sex verification. Since being cleared to run, Semenya presents herself as more feminine by wearing more pink, and even wears jewelry while running, which is not recommended for athletes on the field.
The Olympics have also implemented a policy for transgendered people. This policy is still problematic in that it only applies to those who are post-operative, have had a minimum of two years hormonal treatment, and have their new gender identify legally recognized by their country.
Teetzel asks if specific targeting is better than a blanket policy that targets all women athletes. She argues that the new policy only serves to control femininity. These rules, or policies, are implemented by men and are sometimes triggered by rumours on blogs and radio shows. Teetzel suggests sport should move to a self-categorization policy where people can decide for themselves where they would like to compete without their gender being under surveillance.
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Trump doubled down on his demands during a closed-door meeting with leaders
Trump doubled down on his demands during a closed-door meeting with leaders.
President Donald Trump again blasted NATO allies on Wednesday for not spending enough on defense and asked them to increase their spending from two to four percent of their gross domestic product, or GDP.
Trump doubled down on his demands during a closed-door meeting with leaders at the North Atlantic Council.
"During the President's remarks today at the NATO summit he suggested that countries not only meet their commitment of 2% of their GDP on defense spending, but that they increase it to 4%," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.
"The President raised this same issue when he was at NATO last year. President Trump wants to see our allies share more of the burden and at a very minimum meet their already stated obligations."
The U.S. does not even spend 4 percent of GDP on defense.
According to NATO, American defense spending is down to 3.5 percent this year from an estimated 3.57 percent last year.
From the start of the NATO summit, Trump focused on increasing allied defense spending. Trump made it clear he's tired of America shelling out more money on defense than its allies.
In 2014, NATO countries committed to spending 2 percent of their annual gross domestic product on defense, with the goal of reaching that number by 2024.
The U.S., which spent $685.9 billion on defense in 2017, currently makes up 51.1 percent of NATO's combined GDP. This year, only eight NATO countries are on track to spend more than two percent.
Allies were aware of Trump's grievances ahead of the summit, but he specifically rattled Germany ahead of his full day of meetings in Brussels when he called them out over the controversial $12 billion proposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany and suggested it puts the entire historic alliance in question.
"Germany is totally controlled by Russia," Trump said in a searing critique over breakfast with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel quickly pushed back.
"I myself lived through a part of Germany being controlled by the Soviet Union. And I am very happy that today we are united in freedom," Merkel said.
Throughout the day, leaders were peppered with questions about Trump's behavior and whether or not they agreed with his position on Germany.
President of France Emmanuel Macron, who appeared to have a friendly meeting with Trump, told reporters that "no," he doesn't believe Germany is beholden to Russia.
Trump admitted that the issue came up during his meeting with Merkel. But after a day of Trump throwing political hand grenades at Germany, he and Merkel gave a cool and cordial read out of their private meeting.
"We are having a great meeting, discussing military expenditure. We are talking about trade, we have a very, very good relationship with the chancellor, we have a tremendous relationship with Germany," Trump said with Merkel sitting at his side.
"They made tremendous success and I believe our trade will increase and lots of other things but we will see what happens over the next few months."
Merkel responded with equally sedate remarks.
"I'm very pleased to have this opportunity for this exchange about the economic future and migration and the future of trade relations," Merkel said.
After Trump's cordial reception of Merkel in the afternoon, it seemed Trump avoided the kind of diplomatic disaster he set in motion at the G7 in June. This time, allies could breathe a sigh of relief as Trump signed the NATO summit's Brussels Declaration on Transatlantic Security and Solidarity, reaffirming the shared goals of the organization Trump once called "obsolete."
But no sooner after he got in his presidential motorcade to ride to a formal dinner at a historic setting in Brussels, Trump tweeted a few last critiques.
"What good is NATO if Germany is paying Russia billions of dollars for gas and energy? Why are their only 5 out of 29 countries that have met their commitment? The U.S. is paying for Europe's protection, then loses billions on Trade. Must pay 2% of GDP IMMEDIATELY, not by 2025."


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9 Optional Disney Pattern Collections for ScanNCut Canvas so you do not need a ScanNCut Disney model to have access to Disney Designs!
*Only the new SDX325 and SDX330D have the My Connection link to the XP2. There will not be an upgrade available for the previous models to have this feature.*
*Send Designs to and from SDX325 to XP2 exclusively (except Disney designs) with "My Connection" WiFi Wireless capability. Feature Set:
•WLAN – My Connection (NEW)
•NOTE*Firmware update needed.
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Only the new ScanNCuts SDX330D and SDX325F have the ability to upload designs from SNC to XP2 and from XP2 to ScanNCut.
For the crafting hobbyist who loves fabric, the ScanNCut DX SDX325 is the perfect addition to any sewing studio or craft room. The all NEW WLAN feature allows you to seamlessly transfer your designs back and forth between the ScanNCut DX and a Brother XP2 sewing machine using the 'My Connection' tile.
With 1303 built-in designs, Blade Sensor Technology (cut materials up to 3MM‡ thick), and a built-in scanner, the SDX325 can provide endless creativity. The stand-alone SDX325 has a generous 5" LCD touchscreen display that allows for unlimited editing, resizing, and rotating both built-in and homemade designs and patterns.
With the Thin Fabric Auto Blade, you can cut fabric for quilting and raw edge applique purposes so you can quilt with ease and save time by cutting multiple pieces for your projects. Combine your love of fabric and crafting into one with the SDX325
• Thin Fabric Auto Blade and Holder $43.98 MSRP
• Erasable Pen Set (2 pcs) $14.99 MSRP
• Fabric Mat 12" x 12" $39.99 MSRP
• Iron-on Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheets (2 pcs) $14.99 MSRP
• Built-in One Point Designs 1,163 ($575.19 Value)
• Built-in Quilt Designs 140 ($39.60 Value)
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Cutting fabric is easy! For the crafting hobbyist who loves fabric, the SDX325 is the perfect addition to any sewing studio or craft room. Create beautiful projects with the ScanNCut DX Innovis Edition Fabric Bundle! The ScanNCut DX is the only cutting machine on the market with true blade sensing technology and a built-in scanner! The blade sensing technology allows you to cut materials up to 3 MM in thickness‡ without adjusting your blade pressure settings and the built-in scanner adds an extra element to your creativity. Scan in fabric and easily cut out applique with the direct cut function or turn a hand made drawing into a sticker the creativity is endless with the ScanNCut DX line up! The ScanNCut DX Innovis Edition is the only ScanNCut DX that can read PES/PHX files!‡ Pull embroidery files from your XP2 or Luminaire to create drawings, foiling accents and embossing projects!
Click here for more information on the Brother SDX325F (.pdf)
This is the perfect companion for the Stellaire or Luminaire!
• Auto Blade detects the thickness of material
• Cut materials such as foam and felt effortlessly with Auto Blade‡
• The WLAN feature seamlessly transfers your designs back and forth between the ScanNCut DX and the Brother XP sewing machines using the 'My Connection' tile.
• 5" LCD touchscreen display for easy editing of cut data
• Create, edit, convert, and send cut data to and from the machine PES/PHC/PHX FILE READABILITYˆ
• Convert PES/PHC/PHX embroidery fi les to cut data directly
on the machine^
• Use most PES/PHC/PHX embroidery fi les for drawing, embossingˇ and foilingˇ data
• Scan in fabric so you can easily turn creative handmade drawings into your next fun project.
*Matless Cutting – Roll Feeder Attachment
**Optional Accessory Available
Built-In Designs:
- 1,303 built-in designs
- Including 140 quilt patterns
My Connection Feature
Using My Connection on the Luminaire to send a built-in appliqué design to the ScanNCut DX
- US Warranty 1 year limited warranty on defects in materials and workmanship.
- Extended US Warranty: Extended Warranty Available
- Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor
- 5" LCD Touch Screen Display
- Storage Compartments
- Up to 600 DPI (Scan to USB Function)
- Accommodates 12" x 12" and 12" x 24" cutting mats, plus 12" x 12" and 12" x 24" scanning mats
- 11.7" Width Scanning Area / 11.7" Width Cutting Area
- Cuts up to 3mm thick‡
- Wireless LAN with My Connection
- File Formats Supported: PHX, PES, SVG
Material Compatibility: Printer Paper, Scrapbook, Cardstock, Tracing Paper, Velum, Poster Board, Thin Cotton, Felt, Flannel, Magnet, Sticker, Seal
Work Area: 12" x 12"
Version 1.51 Software Update Now Available for the ScanNCut DX Series and Version 2.4.0 CanvasWorkspace for All ScanNCut Series Electronic Cutting Machines
We would like to inform you we have released a software update version 1.51 for the ScanNCut DX Series of Electronic Cutting Machines on Brother Solutions Center. Updating your ScanNCut DX with this software will give you access to a weeding box function, additional size settings in the editing screen, and ability to use "My Collection" with optional Pattern Collections.
Version 2.4.0 of the CanvasWorkspace(Win/Mac) will enhance your experience in this PC application.
The software update provides the following:
- Updated menu for transferring FCM files
- Addition of File Preview (only for macOS® 10.15 or later)
- Improved editing settings for Enhanced Image Tracing Function* (only available for macOS®).
- Enhanced weeding box function*
- Additional Function such as Tiling*
*This is an optional accessory, sold separately. Please click here to visit the Brother Solutions Center to view/download the update. Once at the site, select your Operating System.
We would like to inform you we have released a software update for SDX325 and SDX330D on Brother Solutions Center. "My Connection" function (sending and retrieving data between the cutting machine and embroidery machine) has been added. For the detail of the function, refer to "My Connection" Operation Manual.
Please click here to visit the Brother Solutions Center to view/download the update. Once at the site, select your Operating System.
Standard Included Accessories
- Auto Blade and Holder
- Standard Tack Adhesive Mat 12" x 12"
12x24" Mats are Optional
- Cardstock 12" x 12" (1 pc)
- Pen Holder
- Touch Pen (Stylus)
- Spatula
- Accessory Bag
- Power Cord
- Getting Started Guide
- My Connection Activation Card for XP
• Thin Fabric Auto Blade and Holder $43.98 MSRP
• Erasable Pen Set (2 pcs) $14.99 MSRP
• Fabric Mat 12" x 12" $39.99 MSRP
• Iron-on Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheets (2 pcs) $14.99 MSRP
• Built-in One Point Designs 1,163 ($575.19 Value)
• Built-in Quilt Designs 140 ($39.60 Value)
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Hey Nate, The customers scan is pretty straight forward. She would just scan that image in and then delete out the parts she doesn't want then save it. Then repeat for each part. Then she would have each part in it's own saved file to then cut out of what ever fabric she wants. I usually just save it all together then delete out right before I cut. Then once I want the other part I go to the saved image and delete out what I just cut to get the other parts. I would recommend her to watch Allbrands After Hours since it's usually easier to see someone do it then to try to explain it in email or by phone. The Santa treat board video goes over what she wants a lot and then the cutting fabric video to explain how to cut fabric.
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I have a customer with a two part question but I will start with part one. Can the XP1 be upgraded to add the "My Connection" feature? I feel like the SAVRXPUGK2 would be the one but it does not say it specifically on the page. RH
The My Connection will be between a SDX325 or SDX330D and any one Luminaire XP1 or XP2.
So the XP1 is fine. The SNC 225F will not include the My Connection part and upgrading the XP will not effect the My connection issue. Cheryl.
I currently own a Brother 1055x 10 needle machine and would like to find out if any of the scan and cuts communicate with it or my PE 11 Design software? I also need one that would cut vinyl as I would use this to cut out the applique for my ITH designs…What would you suggest?
SNC SDX330D and SDX325 come with a My Connection button that will talk to XP2 Luminaire machines, but not the PR machines. Any of the SNC machines will cut the HTV. Becky Thompson of Power Tools with Thread.
All SDX machines can communicate wirelessly with PE-DESIGN 11 from the ScanNCut tab. You can Import and Export fcm files. At this time the only machines that communicate wirelessly with the SDX325 and SDX330D is the Luminaire XP1orXP2 through My Connection. My Connection is only on these 2 ScanNCut models. My Connection is activated on the Luminaire with a code that comes with the SDX325 and SDX330D. Cindy Hogan www.cynthiasembroidery.com
I really like the videos that Courtney does on how to use the Scan N Cut. I can't wait to use on my applique' projects. Thank you for all the help the people of your company gave me. Diane C
Carol A, Yukon, OK
I thought the 12x24 mat was part of the package, but guess I should have paid more attention to the word "capable". I have unboxed the product, but haven't even plugged it in.
Constance S, Klamath Falls, OR
I'm verry pleased with my new Scan n Cut DX325. Perfect for cutting out SVG files to use with machine embroidery is the best. I'm looking forward to Kimberbell Fall Event. I'm having difficulty getting it connected to our home network but that should work out shortly. Until then I'm happy with transferring files via USB. Thanks again for the follow up.
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They are the unsung heroes.
You can drive for show and putt for dough and stick the irons all you'd like.
Truth is, the wedge is arguably the most valuable club in the bag, used in a variety of situations ranging from necessary bailout to setting up a much-needed birdie to rescuing from bunkers and thick rough or saving a round-altering par.
And this crop of wedges is grooved and grinded and milled in dozens of manners, creating for a smorgasbord of customizations tailored specifically to whatever type of game each golfer players. There are wedges for swings steep and shallow, for diggers and pickers, for bunkers and deep rough, fairways and fringe.
Callaway MD3 Milled
In a word, the Callaway MD3 can be described as groovy. Not in the Austin Powers sense, but in the sense that this wedge features three different types of grooves for three different lofts. The lower lofts feature more narrow grooves, while the middle lofts have steeper grooves to create spin on full swings, should you need one, and the highest lofts – think 56-60 degrees – are wide grooves to give you feel around the green.
Beyond the grooves, too, are what Callaway is calling three separate "grinds." There is the "W-Grind" which is supposedly ideal for softer conditions, bunkers, or for players with steeper swings.
The "S-Grind" is, as Callaway states, "great for a wide range of conditions, shot types, and swings." When in doubt, it seems, go for the "S-Grind."
Last, there's the "C-Grind," which is the counter to the W. It's made for firmer conditions and a variety of shots, whether it be opening the face for a little extra loft or closing it for a punch-and-run with some spin.
Cleveland RTX-3 Blade/CB
No wedge list could be complete without an appearance from Cleveland, that bastion of short-game necessities. No company has dominated the wedge game like Cleveland, and its latest edition, the RTX-3, is another in a long line of fine short-game tools.
Consistency is key when it comes to touch around the greens, and Cleveland focused on manufacturing a club that produces consistent spin, distance and feel, doing so by moving the balance closer to the heel. Nine grams were removed from the hosel and redistributed to the head of the club, which shifted the center of gravity more towards the middle of the clubface.
As for the club's eponym, the "Rotex" face – hence, the RTX – it is in its third generation, and Cleveland has rolled out a new micro-milling pattern, which it claims optimizes spin performance, not just in volume of spin but in its consistency as well.
Ping Glide
Aside from Callaway's Mack Daddy wedge, Ping may have the best name of the lot with the Glide. It has similar features to both the MT3 and the RTX, namely in that it offers multiple grooves and sole options, only in even more abundance than its two competitors.
The grooves have sharper edges, an improvement from the original Glide to the Glide 2.0, which produces more spin – reportedly up to 400 rpm. Generally, more spin is favorable to those who like putting a little finesse on the ball, and if spin is something you enjoy as a player, the Glide may be the wedge to put in the bag.
What differentiates the Glide from most other wedges not named Vokey is that it offers four grinds as opposed to three or even two.
Players can opt for the "SS Grind" which Ping describes as "ideal for moderate attack angles and divots. Fits most golfers." It is, simply, Ping's one size fits all grind.
Then there is the WS, TS, and ES grinds. The WS is catered to steep swingers, the TS for the shot-makers, and the ES for optimal bunker performance. Given that menu, it might not be the worst idea to carry a few different grinds.
Titleist Vokey SM6
The Vokey series has been around seemingly as long as wedges themselves. The eponym of wedge guru Bob Vokey, this has been Titleist's bread and butter when it comes to short game tools.
How much the Vokeys can continue to be improved is tough to say, but Titleist claims it has advanced its wedge game, improving in "precise distance gapping, shot versatility and maximum spin."
One of the originals in spin-milled grooves, the SM6 features a new parallel face structure, which supposedly produces a sharper, more consistent edge in the grooves.
Of course, the Vokey offers an abundance of different grinds, which is why you can find a number of players with multiple Vokeys in a single bag. They have wedges for the shallow swinger, the steep swinger, the sweeper, the neutral. They have wedges for bunkers, wedges for finesse, wedges for the layman, wedges for the digger and divot maker.
There is, per usual, a wedge for every type of golfer in the Vokey arsenal.
Mizuno S5
The first thought that comes to mind when standing over the S5 is, simply, round. Unlike the S4, the latest in the Mizuno wedges is a little larger, significantly rounder, and therefore more forgiving.
This is a wedge with mass appeal, as the size and forgiveness will find a market for high-handicappers, but let us not forget that this is a Mizuno club – the elite ranks can use it quite well, too.
There are up to 15 – 15! – different lofts, enough to make even Phil Mickelson, the man of many wedges, raise an eyebrow. Adding to the customization options are five grinds and grooves that fit each loft.
It's a complicated way of saying that the S5 – however many of them you'd like in your bag – will be a fit for virtually all distances and circumstances in which you'd typically pull out a wedge.


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People who struggle with mental health often have the most difficult time finding and maintaining a job.
When it comes to bipolar disorder, manic and depressive episodes can often lead to various problems in a professional arena. These tend to comprise in high levels of stress and are caused by a number of factors.
But finding and maintaining a job doesn't have to be so difficult if you can find work that lets you manage your own time and take moments to care for your mental health.
Throughout this blog, we're going to offer our opinions on the best jobs for someone with bipolar disorder. You'll also find some tips that'll help you maintain and prosper within your career path. At the end, we invite you to ask further questions.
Unhealthy Work Conditions
When it comes to the conditions of your workplace, there are a number of different factors that can have a negative impact. These include: ¹
- Fast-paced environment
- Inconsistent hours
- Inconsistent paychecks
- Short-notice hours
- Too much traveling
- Tough management or boss
Each factor can play a significant role in why people struggling with bipolar disorder may feel stressed over a job.
For example, irregular payment can often lead to uncertainty about making rent. Especially on a paycheck to paycheck budget. Or, short-notice hours may cause a person to disrupt their sleep schedule.
Before we begin considering what might be the best job for you, it's important to consider these factors. What is it that you want to avoid about your current work-life? How do you want to build yourself and what kind of work environment can make that happen?
By answering questions as such, you're giving yourself the opportunity to understand the kind of work that'll allow your mental health to find balance.
Worst Jobs for Bipolar Disorder
Admittedly, entry-level jobs (food service, retail, etc.) are often the unhealthiest places for bipolar disorder. They can be fast-paced environments with irregular hours and difficult management.
You may struggle to keep up with the stress in the same way others do. Or you may find yourself going to through an intense episode in the middle of a shift.
Entry-level positions often aren't easy and people with bipolar disorder are vulnerable to their struggles. Still, there are also a number of professional jobs that can be just as difficult.
The purpose of this list is to help you find yourself the right career path.
If you're young and struggling with bipolar disorder, take some time to consider what kind of career-path may have a negative impact on you. If you're older and already locked into an unhealthy career, consider a new direction you may want to take and start working towards it.
The following are the worst jobs for people with bipolar disorder:
Any job with a nighttime shift is bound to cause difficulty in your sleep pattern. However, combining this shift while always being in an atmosphere of alcohol is bound to be even more stressful.
Always being around people who've been drinking too much may cause undesired pressures. And constantly being within the proximity of alcohol will make you vulnerable to various temptations.
Customer Service/Salesperson
Some people with bipolar disorder may actually shine true in customer service. However, if you also struggle with social anxiety, you'll likely find customer service to be a nightmare.
People with mental health are often vulnerable to receiving the emotions of those around them. ² If you're always around upset customers, there's a good chance this can have an effect on you.
Even if the sight of blood doesn't make you squeamish, nursing comes with a number of difficulties most people don't consider. For example, you'll be required to work long shifts often late into the night.
You also have to consider what it's like to be in an environment that focuses on the sick and chronically ill. How will an environment as such inhibit your mental health?
Social Worker
Social workers take on the commendable task of helping other people better their lives. But they do so at the cost of encountering situations of child/domestic abuse, drug abuse, and poverty.
Again, consider how such a position may effect your mental health.
Best Jobs for Bipolar Disorder
Ideally, if you're struggling with bipolar disorder, you should seek out work that allows you to control your time. This offers you the ability to work when energy is granted and avoid situations which may be consequential to your mental health.
Jobs that are ideal for a person with bipolar disorder include:
Affiliate Marketing
A job in this field requires you to refer various services and products to potential customers. It's usually done through the internet, giving you the ability to work when you choose.
Admittedly, an affiliate marketer is required to socialize a great deal. Even if it's only through phone calls and video chats, it may take a toll on someone who's also struggling with social anxiety.
Independent consulting can be great for people who have a special talent. Whether it be video editing or web design, consider what you're best at and learn to capitalize on it.
There's no denying that starting a business is an extremely difficult task. However, if you succeed, you'll have a lot more flexibility in your schedule in comparison to those working under a business.
Remember, building a business will take a lot of time and dedication. This isn't one of those career paths that just happens over night. With the right kind of patience, you will be able to succeed.
Freelance Writer
With the advent of the internet, a wave of writing opportunities appeared online. Giving thousands the chance to work from home, on their own schedule, and building a client-based business over time.
People with bipolar disorder can highly benefit from this kind of position. Especially if they have a particular area of interest they can spread new knowledge about.
Hair Stylist
Becoming a hair stylist allows you to get creative with you work. However, it's important to understand how to go about a job as such.
Ultimately, hair stylists have two options: to work under a company or build a client-base that allows them to freelance. For people with bipolar disorder, the latter is more attractive. Still, working under someone else in a barbershop is bound to be less stressful than a food service or retail job.
Survey Taker
Admittedly, making a full-time income by taking surveys isn't a realistic option. However, if you're looking to make get some extra revenue into your wallet, there's no reason you can't take surveys to make an extra few hundred a month.
Taking surveys is one of the easiest opportunities for people with bipolar disorder as it allows you to decide your own schedule and requires very minimal from you. This extra income may just be the stress relief you've been waiting for.
There are numerous studies that have shown human-animal interaction to have a positive effect on a person's mental health. ³ With that said, though working as a veterinarian may be stressful, it can also have a number of satisfactory outcomes.
Still, if working within the medical field isn't your style, there remains a number of opportunities to work with animals. These include dog-walking, pet-sitting, and training animals for pet therapy.
Tips for Coping with Bipolar Disorder at Work
Regardless of the career path you decide to take, the most important aspect of maintaining a job is to also maintain your mental health. For those struggling with bipolar disorder within a workplace, we recommend you:
- Build a Support Group – Find people within your job who understand mental health and how it plays a role in your life. Though it may be difficult for you to open up about your condition, having the right people there for you can be significant when coping with symptoms.
- Continue With Treatment – If you're currently receiving treatment from a medical professional, stick to it. Your doctor will understand your mental health on a personal level and set you up on the right path.
- Eat Properly – Did you know your diet plays a major role in how your brain functions? This is due to something known as the brain-gut connection. ⁴ By avoiding unhealthy food, you're avoiding potential chemical triggers that can be detrimental to mental health.
- Maintain a Healthy Sleep Schedule – Sleep is a vital factor in maintaining good mental health. Make sure you have a regular sleep schedule as this rhythm will help you avoid possible stress.
- Take It Easy – Remember, you're bound to do your job better if you're in the right mental state. Therefore, if you're not feeling right, make sure to take the time to ease your mind. Whether it's through a hobby or a vacation, make sure you find the time to focus on keeping your mental health together.
We all handle mental health differently. Therefore, you may have different ways of dealing with stressors.
It's not so much what you do that will lead to a better work life as much as making sure you take the time to do it.
Final Word
Our above list of the best jobs for people with bipolar disorder is nothing more than a list of recommendations. You may be more interested in a career path that wasn't mentioned here and that's okay.
The important thing when it comes to work and mental health is maintaining stability. If you can find opportunities that align with how you handle your mental illness, then you're on your way to success.
We hope our list provided you with an idea of where you may want to take your career. And even if not, we hope at least we were able to provide you with some useful tips about handling a job with bipolar disorder.
Your Questions
Still have questions concerning bipolar disorder and work?
We invite you to ask them in the comments section below. If you have any advice to offer, whether personal or professional, we'd also love to hear from you.
Reference Sources
¹ HHS Public Access: The impact of work environment on mood disorders and suicide: Evidence and implications
² NCBI Bookshelf: U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health. 7. Physical and Social Environmental Factors
³ NIH (News in Health): The Power of Pets
⁴ Harvard Medical School: The gut-brain connection


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Okay, so the terms "business travel" and "family travel" probably don't seem to go together very well, right? One is typically all about work, while the other is typically all about vacation (and we all know how those two terms don't go together very well), but even more than that – how can you even consider bringing the fam along on a business trip?
Well, one family travel blogger recently attended a 3-day conference, brought her kids along, and made a list of her 5 tips for how to take your kids on a business trip successfully. She acknowledges that this won't work with all business travel, but if you're looking to turn your next business trip into a family vacation at the end of it (or even to combine the two, alternating work and play days), then these tips might help you make the most of it. At the very least, this article could help you decide whether it's worth considering (or even possible).
Amy, the blogger behind The Q Family Adventures, says the biggest key to whether bringing the family along on a business trip will work is whether you've got a childcare option – and this should be pretty obvious to any traveling parent. If you're busy in a conference or with sales meetings, there's no way you're going to be able to tow Junior along – or leave him in your hotel room watching pay-per-view. Amy had it easy in that her husband agreed to take some time off from his job and be the daycare provider while Amy attended the conference, but other options include seeing if the conference you're attending or the hotel you're staying in provides daycare.
Once you've got the childcare issue sorted, other things Amy suggests include doing either more pre-trip research than usual – or at least different pre-trip research than you're used to – so you have a list of activities you can do with your kids when you're done with your meetings; making sure you've set aside ample "family time" during your trip so that it's not crammed with work (and so that your kids aren't the only ones on vacation); and adding a day before or after your conference or meetings onto your trip, so you've got at least that time to enjoy a bit of a family vacation.
Again, Amy admits up front that these tips won't work on every business trip, but if you can get the childcare question answered quickly and easily – and, of course, if you're going somewhere fun that your family wants to visit as well – then it's definitely worth considering bringing the fam along.
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- one parent intends to relocate or has relocated within Maine and it will "disrupt the parent-child contact" between the child and the parent who is not relocating. Note: The judge will assume that any move greater than 60 miles from the relocating parent's home or from the non-relocating parent's home will disrupt the parent-child contact but it's possible that a move of a lesser distances can also be determined to "disrupt the parent-child contact"; or
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Football isn't just a sport that is enjoyed by men, there are many women who love the sport too. Male or female, young or old, everyone loves to follow football! If you are perplexed by this and want to know more, take a gander at the following article to become knowledgeable about the game.
Even when your team isn't practicing, you should be. Practice constantly, and practice the skills of your specific position the most. On top of that, you should also build your strength and stamina through other athletic pursuits, such as running, working out at the gym and even other sports.
Make learning a part of your football regimen. Too many people think sports like football is all about being physical. Your brain is just as important. You need to exercise your mind to be able to learn your team's patterns and make split second decisions. It's brains and brawn that are important in football.
Being a good football player requires effort and dedication. Always go full speed during practice and give it your full effort. This will help you tremendously during game time. The continuous momentum and work during practice will allow you to be in top form during the entire game, not just at the beginning.
When your child plays football, make sure he wears the proper helmet to avoid injuries. The helmet should have an outer shell made of hard plastic and the padding should be thick. It should also have a face mask that's rigid and a chin strap containing a protective chin cup. The chin strap should always be snug and fastened when playing.
If you play a receiver position in football, work on the basic fundamentals to the position. Catch the ball with both of your hands, but secure it by holding it close to your body and covering it with your arms. Run towards the end zone, but also keep tacklers to your back. This helps you keep the ball and prevent a fumble.
When you practice, try playing with both feet. Most people favor one foot or the other and it takes practice to learn how to use both. If you concentrate on your weaker foot, you will notice dramatic improvements in form, stability and quickness. Kick the football repeatedly against a wall to strengthen your weaker foot.
To play football, you need to know what a down is. Downs are the four attempts that the team with the ball gets. They use these downs to advance the ball 10 yards. When the offense is successful with gaining 10 yards, they will get another set of downs. If they fail to get 10 yards after the four plays, the opposing team gets the ball.
Learn to be precise in your patterns. It can't be emphasized enough the importance of precision. Just a few feet in any direction and you won't be in place to make an important tackle or to catch the football that's been thrown to you. This takes a lot of repetition during practice, so be ready for it.
A good piece of advice if you're a runningback or a wide receiver in football is to learn to give into a tackle and to not resist it. By this I mean it's important not to get too tense when you're about to get tackled because it may result in an injury.
If you only play at half your ability, expect to see mediocre results. You will regret it if your half effort loses the football game for your entire team. Use whatever passion you feel to work toward getting a win.
If you start feeling sick or just "not right", get off of the football field immediately. Even if it isn't physical, the fact that you aren't quite yourself can lead to a serious accident if you aren't careful. It may mean that you sit out for 10 minutes or more (maybe even the game), but your health is well worth it.
If you hope to play football in the college ranks, record video of your own play. Include highlights of games that show your agility, speed, strength, dexterity and accuracy. Highlight all your special skills so that a coach can see why you would be a valuable member of the team.
Work with weights to develop the muscles in your legs. Strong legs are important for football players because they allow for explosive movements off the line of scrimmage. Do skills that specifically work on improving your agility. The ability to change direction quickly while maintaining control over your body is an important skill on the football field.
Wear the proper gear at all times. You may think you are just practicing and you don't need those shoulder pads and helmet, but that can lead to serious issues. This is a physically demanding sport that needs protective gear at all times. Don't take it for granted, or you could end up with extensive injuries.
Learn to love the sport. Football is physically demanding; therefore, it is essential that you love what you do. If you do not enjoy the sport, it will become something you hate rather than something that brings you pleasure. Find ways to have fun during practice to help make the sport more enjoyable.
Throwing the stiff arm is an art. It can also help you gain yardage on any given play. You extend the free arm forward as the defender reaches you. Try to push yourself through the opposing tackle. Just act cautiously so that you never use your hands to cause a face mask penalty.
Football is a very demanding sport, so it is essential that football players allow ample time for rest and recovery. Rest and recovery does not mean sleeping twelve or more hours. Instead, it means eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals while doing gentle stretching. This rest and recovery should take at least 24 hours to complete.
After reading this article you can now see what makes football an enjoyable sport to follow. Not everyone stays glued watching each weekend, but rarely do you find a person who finds themselves bored when a football game is on. Since you just read interesting tips about the game, your enjoyment level should rise the next time a football game is on!


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Leeds City Council to extend free Wi-Fi into 20 community buildings
Free Wi-Fi is to become available at 20 community buildings across Leeds as part of a leading digital skills programme being delivered by Leeds City Council.
Following the successful introduction of free Wi-Fi in most council buildings, the programme is now being extended into non-council community buildings with a particular focus on areas of the city where digital access and free public connectivity to the internet is currently limited.
The council is undertaking a process to determine the 20 community buildings where free Wi-Fi would be most beneficial, with plans to launch the programme later this year.
The move will be supported by the council also doubling its tablet lending scheme, to help more people develop their digital skills and benefit from being online. This tablet lending scheme is already the biggest of its type operating in the country.
As a further move to help combat digital exclusion, the council will also be offering a grants programme to help small organisations remove the barriers to digital inclusion for their staff and customers. The grants could be used to pay for connectivity, access to suitable equipment, online marketing and communications techniques or recruitment and training of staff or volunteers.
The tablet lending scheme and the first round of the grants programme have already been launched.
The investment is part of the council's commitment to supporting the 100% Digital Leeds movement which aims to ensure that no one in our city is left behind and everyone can benefit from being online.
It aims to address the three main barriers to digital inclusion; lack of online skills or confidence, cost of equipment and broadband access, and lack of interest and motivation.
These new enhancements to the Leeds programme have come from £400,000 of funding from the Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool, which enables local authorities to retain and invest the proceeds of growth in business rates. It has supported a range of projects across the region with a value of more than £11m since it was created in 2014.
Councillor James Lewis, Leeds City Council's executive member for resources and sustainability, said:
"Digital inclusion, support and learning can make a significant difference to help tackle poverty, reduce inequalities and is very much in line with the council's vision of a compassionate city with a strong economy.
"I'm delighted that the extra investment from the Business Rates Fund will help us to support the 100% Digital Leeds movement so that even more of our residents can benefit from being online.
"Freely accessible Wi-Fi has proved to be incredibly popular in council buildings, so we are excited to be able to offer it to even more people across the city and especially in areas where currently such free access and support is limited."
Councillor Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council and Chair of the Business Rates Joint Committee, said:
"By pooling their business rates authorities in the City Region are able to invest millions into projects which support culture and business as well as improving skills and creating job opportunities.
"These projects will help people access jobs and training opportunities, support the City Region's vibrant cultural life and make it an even more attractive place to invest."
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