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Learning About Homeopathy Massage TherapyHomeopathy is quite a complex medical treatment to understand. It is basically a gentle and holistic sort of system that is used for healing, and which is generally considered as being acceptable for patients of all ages. It is used for a variety of ailments, including arthritis in particular however it is also often used even when there is no ailment or condition to have to deal with, as it can be used solely for cleansing and ritualistic purposes.
Homeopathic Massage TherapyHomeopathic massage therapy is basically a combination of these homeopathic techniques mixed in with the aptly recognized massage therapy techniques, which are a combination of science and art, and which work by providing a relaxing experience by using artistic hand strokes on the body in order to rejuvenate the mind and body and eliminate stress scientifically.
The practice of massage therapy is one which has its roots deeply engrained in the ancient Chinese, Greek, Roman, Indian and Egyptian era, and the traditional Indian system of medicine and massage therapy is actually still quite popular today.
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There are quite a few different forms of treatment that are available for degenerative arthritis, however none have had as positive effect on treating the disease as homeopathy massage therapy. It is believed that the success of this particular form of treatment is largely due to the idea of mind over matter, and that by using relaxation and soothing techniques the mind is able to calm down and the body follows suit.
If you are presently on any type of medication for your arthritis condition, you should never decide on your own to switch all of a sudden to something such as homeopathy massage therapy, because your condition may be too serious to make such a sudden switch. It is really crucial that you take your health into consideration here and keep it as a priority, and ensure that you keep in regular contact with your doctor and go through them before starting any new method of treatment.

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CTbites Invites: Happy Hour on The Patio at Artisan for $39
For the third year in a row, CTbites has partnered with Chef Frederic Kieffer and Artisan at the Delamar Hotel Southport for an outdoor Happy Hour on their gorgeous patio and bar. Mark your calendars for Wednesday June 1st 5:30-7:30, as we kick off "al fresco" dining with assorted appetizers and cocktails.
Priced at $39, the Happy Hour includes a specialty cocktail and a second cocktail or wine or beer. Buy your tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2553071
Chef Frederic is preparing a number of signature appetizers both passed and buffet style to accompany a special summer cocktail created by the talented Artisan bartender team.
Menu Includes...
Buffet Style:
Vermont Cheddar Gougeres
Seasonal "Crunchy Veggie" Mezze platter, baba ghanoush, Greek yogurt tzatziki
Salmon "rillette: Bagel chips, homemade "giardiniera"
Tomato crostini, mascarpone, Basil
Watermelon, goat cheese, mint, white balsamic
Pickled strawberry bruschetta Hamden Ricotta
Corn Ravioli, bacon gastrique
Lamb sliders, goat cheese, Harissa glaze
Isella's Sweet treats for dessert bites
Tucked away in the courtyard behind the glamorous Delamar Hotel in Southport, Artisan is a perfect spot to grab a few friends, sink into the comfortable outdoor seating and join CTbites as we kick off the Summer of 2016 and CTbites Invites.
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World Oceans Day is once again upon us. Since 2002 this day has been marked by volunteers, scientists, campaigners and the like promoting the importance of safeguarding our oceanic environments from harmful threats like overfishing, climate change and pollution. Now, it could be because of my own personal increased engagement and research into this issue, but never before have I known a more heavily publicised World Oceans Day than this one.
If you have no clue what I'm rambling on about, then maybe you've been living under a rock (or in a rockpool). From Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign to the Marine Conservation Society's July Plastic Challenge, and the endless array of celebrities giving their name to the campaign to stop plastic pollution, it's hard to not possess even a basic idea of the message behind this years campaign.
Plastic is so convenient. In our modern, hectic lives, it requires minimal effort to reach for something that makes our lives a little easier. Us humans after all are creatures of habit. But for the good of our humble planet earth we must change.
What's horrifying to process is that 50% of the plastic we produce is only used once – yes, that does include those plastic bags you put your fruit and veg in at the supermarket.
We must stop using plastic – especially, single-use plastics. Buying a new water bottle everyday, reaching for a new straw with each new drink and grabbing single-use utensils are all very convenient things – but they're not sustainable.
It's estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Yikes.
Now this isn't hard to believe when you consider that roughly eight million metric tonnes of plastic enters the ocean on an annual basis.
We depend on the oceans for so much more than the resources we extract from them – in the words of Dr. Sylvia Earle, "no blue, no green".
They are the globe's largest carbon sink, absorbing harmful carbon dioxide and reducing the impact of climate change within our atmosphere – to the detriment of much marine life, however.
They are also estimated to produce more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe, and millions depend on them as a food resource – roughly 1 billion people in the developing world rely on fish as their main source of protein, for example.
Oceanic ecosystems provide a variety of ecosystem services, from regulating services like climate control to cultural services via recreation and holding spiritual significance.
The 'Blue Economy' is a rapidly increasing industry, with many local and national economies depending upon oceanic resources, and thus the health of our oceans.
Our oceans vitally need our help. Every one of us in our everyday lives can make a difference and help to mitigate the impacts of the horrifying threats that these ecosystems face.
Below you can find 5 of my recommendations, which you can easily implement into your everyday life.
We are all interconnected and our actions, however small they may feel, when combined with similar actions by millions across the globe, produce a profound difference.
What You Can Do To Save The Oceans
1. Support organisations that are working to protect the oceans
There are so many incredible organisations that are doing invaluable work to safeguard our oceans and to educate local communities on their importance. Whether you decide to volunteer with them on a regular basis (even just once), or if you commit to making a monthly donation, every little helps.
Even sharing their content on social media to promote awareness of their work is a significant contribution.
Some of my favourite non-governmental organisations, aside from the major players like the Marine Conservation Society, are Project Biodiversity, The Fins United Initiative and Shark Advocates.
2. Eat sustainable seafood
This couldn't be simpler! Look for the blue mark of the Marine Stewardship Council whilst you're buying seafood. This mark indicates that the fish products your purchasing come from independently verified sustainable stocks!
Another great tip is to check out the Marine Conservation Society's Good Fish Guide. You can use this when buying fish products to determine whether their stocks (in general) are anything from highly sustainable to unsustainable via a traffic light coding system.
If you want to go one step further, then eating fish species that are lower down the food chain is also a great option. Fish like sardines and anchovies, and shellfish like clams and oysters, are more abundant and reproduce faster, consuming organisms lower down the food chain themselves (like phytoplankton and zooplankton), therefore they're more sustainable for us to enjoy.
3. Cut your greenhouse gas emissions
Calculate your carbon footprint and see where you can make changes in your daily life. Could you get the bus rather than taking your car to work? Or even better, could you cycle or walk instead? Do you remember to switch your lights off when you're no longer in a room? Have you made the transition to energy efficient lightbulbs and appliances?
All of these changes and more can make a difference to our oceans by reducing the amount of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases we produce. Climate change is a large global threat to our oceans, causing ocean acidification and sea-surface temperature rise which threatens a magnitude of marine species – including beautiful and fragile coral reef ecosystems.
4. Reduce your plastic waste
Switching to a reusable water bottle, saying no to single-use straws and waving goodbye to those pesky plastic bags at the supermarket couldn't be easier now.
There exists an abundance of plastic-free alternatives online, from sleek Chilly's water bottles to cotton bags from your favourite NGO (mine is here). There truly is no excuse to not cut down your plastic waste through these methods. Plus, it'll save you a lot of 5ps every time you visit the supermarket!
The tricky bit comes with food shopping – EVERYTHING IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. But fear not, you can make changes by purchasing fruit and vegetables in paper bags, bringing your own reusable cotton bags for meat and fish counter purchases and there are even some stores where you can fill your own glass jars up with legumes, grains and rice. Sadly, this isn't available nationwide yet.
5. Volunteer on beach cleans
Finally, volunteering at a local beach clean or even participating in your own #2minutebeachclean is such a fantastic way to help your local community, plus you can meet some pretty inspiring people along the way. Check out the Marine Conservation Society's website here for your nearest beach clean.
The list above is just a few ways you can get started. There are so many great ways you can change your lifestyle to become more eco-friendly, not only helping oceans, but also the planet as a whole.


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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.
In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
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|3 - 5 Years
About the Author
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.
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this book is one of my 3 year old's favorites. We have so much fun reading it together. He gets a kick out of telling Pigeon "No" after every attempt he makes to try and convince you to let him drive the bus. It is a lot of fun to read with your child and act out the emotions.
I originally heard this story in my college course. It was a elementary education course in teaching language arts and at the start of each class our professor would read to us as if we were children. We all thought it was adorable and fit for young children. Its simple illustrations simply came alive with the book's main character the pigeon! I thought to myself how I would love to have it in my future classroom but first I must get passed the real test...my three year old daughter! Needless to say after reading it once to her during bedtime, she was hooked! In fact during her show and tell at school, she demanded that this book be her choice to show to her friends!
I've read this book (with FULL expression for the temper tantrum) to my first graders. They delighted in the book, and it is always (no hyperbole) always the first book they pick when we have free reading time. It has proven motivational for my students who are finding learning to read difficult - they will persist and work their way through this book as no other. It's a winner! (Thanks, Mr. Willems, for making my job just a little easier and a lot more fun!)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is an engaging interactive read aloud story. The bus driver talks directly to the audience and tells them not to let the pigeon drive the bus. The children will answer "no" to the pigeon's pleas to drive the bus as you read along. The story is funny and the pictures are simple yet captivating for young children. Ages 3-6.
Pigeon goes on and on trying to persuade the reader to let him drive the bus, like so: "I tell you what: I'll just steer", "Hey, I've got an idea. Let's play `Drive the Bus'. I'll go first". And the kids get to say . NO! That makes them feel superior, grown up, and responsible (since the bus driver asks everyone not to let the pigeon drive the bus while he is away). It almost lets kids to be parents for a while! And they love it. Nothing can be more entertaining to the little ones as to boss around the poor pigeon, while they learn how to say no to manipulating and may be . even may be... recognize themselves in a fussy pigeon. Besides great interaction with reader, this small book is full of fun and deceptively simple artwork that looks like it was drawn by the kids themselves. But don't let the simplicity fool you - the pigeon's eyes are drawn very expressively and full of emotion, which only more delightful to the readers. Large letters are great for preschoolers to let them learn letters and new words.
What a fun book to share with your little one! He will enjoy shouting "no!" in a playful way in this adorable story and will want to read it again and again.
My 2 and 3-year-old grandchildren love this book. It captures their attention, makes them laugh out loud and provides a wonderful source of play-acting -- they love to act out the story of the hapless pigeon who so desperately wants a chance to drive that bus!
My son's pre-k teacher reads this book to the class at least once a week, and my son loved it so much that when we made a trip to BN memorial day weekend this is the book that he wanted. After purchasing the book the minute we hopped into the car he was reading the book all the the way home. He was so excited to actually own the book himself. We have been reading the book all this week before bed and he still has not gotten tired of it. It's a very cute, funny book and I love the way the book keeps my son entertained and happy. Definitely recommend this books to parents of little ones.
Everyone (or nearly everyone) seems to love this book. So, we tried it - and had a visceral negative reaction. We read to our daughter every day. I try hard to stop what I am doing and read to her when she comes toddling up with a book in her hands. For the sake of sanity, we've experimented with picture books, particularly rhyming picture books, but really anything with very brief text so we don't go completely mad with repetition. This is NOT behavior we wanted to introduce to our toddler daughter. That said, when she's older and able to understand that the pigeon's behavior is not to be emulated, we might give this another try. maybe.
This is my son's (14 months old) absolute favorite. If I pick it up he comes flying across the room to read it with me. He loves the look of it and the lines, and will even say "uh oh" toward the end when the pigeon does. I don't really know what it is about it, but he's really drawn to it.
A bus driver has to take a break and asks you to make sure the pigeon doesn't drive his bus. This pigeon REALLY wants to drive it, however, and tries to talk you into it!I love Mo Willems and his pigeon books are some of my student's favorites. We like to talk back to the pigeon since he seems to be talking to us.Classroom connection: Transportation
Summary: Fun story about a Pigeon that wants to drive a bus. The bus driver leaves you in charge to make sure that the pigeon does not drive the bus. Once the bus driver is gone the pigeon is relentless about asking us to drive the bus, he pleads, begs, and tries to bargain with you to let him drive. Of course we do not let him.Personal Reaction:The book was interactive it made the children believe they were being talked to. It was funny, I enjoyed it. Extension ideas:1. Talk about why the pigeon could not drive the bus. Bring up saftey.2. Have the kids make buses.3. Create bus rules with kids.
Genre: FantasyPlot: 2 StarsReview: On the E-Book, students can work with the application to create specific parts of the story. A pigeon tries to get students to let him be the principal of the school, but they say no. This book is a good example of fantasy because the bird talks and does tricks that cannot happen in real life.Media: Digital
The Bus Driver asks you, the reader, to watch the bus and not let the pigeon drive. The pigeon shows up and throughout the whole book tries different forms of persuasion to try to get his way.
Absolutely priceless! A great story for any one who's ever known a toddler. My kids think it's hilarious.
The miminalist style of the illustrations are reminiscent of cartoon stills. Each page shows the next frame in the cartoon. The text of the entire story is shown in speech bubbles. The colors are muted and kept minimal to a few tones. Young children recognize the tricks the pigeon uses to get his way as the same ones they use, except this time they are in the parent's seat and have the power to say, "No!"
The illustrations and dialogue bubbles are uniquely Willem¿s style. He captures the Pigeon¿s angst, pleading, and eventual tantrum with incredible wit and expression. I particularly enjoy the lost feathers scattered about after a massive tantrum. He also uses dramatic surprise as the bus pulls away the next opportunity (a truck) arrives.
An AWESOME book for participatory read-alouds, and just plain fun.
This book is a great book for early childhood where children learn to interact and say, "no!" Something children really need help with! heehee The pigeon comes up with all sorts of great excuses which can be a good lead in to defending an argument, but mostly, I just think this is a great book for children to fall in love with reading for pleasure. I've read this book with very young children up to third grade and they all love it!
The style of this book is very unique. The way the author writes the book really brings the reader into the story and makes it as if they were the second character. This really engages readers. This book is a good example of a fantasy, because the main character is a talking pigeon who wants to drive a bus.
Simple, cartoon-like illustrations that tell a humourous story about a pigeon who wants to drive a bus.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is a fun story that I love reading to my kids. With this book you are able to engage the children as the passenger on the bus who is supposed to keep the pigeon from driving the bus.
A book in which pigeon speaks to the reader! Very entertaining book, but the plot does not evolve as much as it does in 'Pigeon wants Puppy'. Actually there really is not much plot at all, but it does mirror a child's thought and actions. That was the redeeming quality. This may be Mo Willems worst that I've read!
Hilarious, with lots of opportunities for kids to participate reading along. This is a simple story, a bus driver asks the reader to not let the pigeon drive the bus, and the pigeon pleads desperately to drive.I'm not sure that kids will laugh at the pigeon's pleas for the same reasons that I did, but the idea of a pigeon driving the bus is amusing enough to make the story enjoyable.On the second last page I though the pigeon was done for, but the ending was happy.
A conniving pigeon tries to get behind the wheel of a city bus. Children's picture bookWho doesn't love the Pigeon. Kids freak out. They get to say NO!This is a great read along. I read it to 20 three year-olds and they lost it. Once they get a chance to yell, there is no stopping them.


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Armchairs seem to have grown in size over the decades and I have found that more and more frequently i am being asked to build small versions of a favourite style.
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The European Commission predicts that in 2014, Slovenia will still record negative annual growth rate of GDP; however, indicates that, from 2015 Slovenia's economy has a chance, like the all Member States, once again to enter the path of the economic growth. Just as in 2012, also in 2013, Slovenian GDP decreased. Scale of the drop was smaller, which influenced the situation in the second half of 2013, when, on a quarterly basis, GDP increased by 1.2%.
The first quarter of 2014, on a quarterly basis GDP decreased, but its annual growth rate remained positive (1.5%, instead of 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2013).[1]
Data from 2013 indicates that the GDP of Slovenia was 45.5 billion US dollars and per person 18500 USD (2000 USD less than in 2008). Unfortunately, for several years, GDP has been continuously reduced, and the forecast for 2014 is not optimistic. Inflation since 2010 remained at a safe level of 2-3%, steadily decreasing from 2013 and does not exceed 1%. Very disturbing symptom is the increasing unemployment rate, which currently stands over 14% (March 2014), in fact, it is a record percentage of unemployed persons in the history of the independent Slovenia.
The indicator of HDI (2013) is still at a high level - 0.892 (21 place in the world, 10th in the EU) and putting up Slovenia to the group of highly developed countries. Government spending since 2010, although not the best economic forecast, remains constant and does not exceed 50% of GDP (in 2012 - 48.1%). Most of money is still spent on welfare benefits (approx. $ 9 billion USD - 19% of GDP), healthcare (approx. $ 3.5 billion USD - 7% of GDP) and education (approx. $ 2 billion USD - 6.4% of GDP). Noteworthy fact is the dramatically increasing public debt, which even in 2010, reached 35.2% of GDP, in 2012 already 47.1%, and upon the end of 2013 was 71.7%.
It is predicted that without the immediate reforms within the public finance sector, this ratio will run up. The rentability on 10-year bonds was presented equally negative, which in June 2013 reached the dangerous level of 7.5%. It should be noted that the level of 7% is considered to be impossible to handle in the long run (when Ireland and Portugal asked the value of the bailout). In 2014, the situation improved significantly and currently the Slovenian bond profitability reached 3.5% (April 2014). Slovenian trade annually notes small deficits. In 2012, the value of imports reached 28.4 billion US dollars, while exports were $ 27 billion.
[1] Polish National Bank, The economic situation in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, 2014


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Robin Meade husband, age, bio, married and house
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Date of Birth/Birthday
April 21, 1969
Net Worth
USD 4.5 million
50 Years old
Tim Yeager (m. 1993)
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Married life : who is Robin Meade husband?
Where is Robin Meade's house located?
An American journalist, host and singer Robin Meade was born on New London, Ohio, United States of America which makes Robin Meade age of 47 years old now. She is also known as Robin Michelle Meade. American nationality Meade belongs to white ethnicity. She did her schooling from New London High School. Initially she attended Ashland University but later she transferred to Malone University. According to Robin Meade bio, she did her graduation majoring in radio and television production, programming and performance in the year 1991. Next year, she became Miss Ohio in 1992 and also was a semi-finalist in the Miss America pageant. She is also a winner of regional Emmy Award.
Career growth
Talented and gorgeous Meade started her career in broadcasting as a reporter at WMFD TV in Mansfield, Ohio. Then she served as an anchor and reporter at WCMH TV in Columbus, Ohio and WJW TV in Cleveland. After that, she worked as a morning news anchor in WSVN TV and as the station's noon anchor and health reporter in Miami, Florida. She was also hired at NBC Chicago affiliate WMAQ TV as an anchor in morning newscast and later was the co-anchor in weekend newscast and general assignment correspondent for the station. Later, she moved to HLN on 11th September 2001. Currently, she is the lead news anchor for HLN's morning show called Morning Express with Robin Meade. Besides her regular duty, she wrote a book titled Morning Sunshine! : How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too which was released on 10th September 2009. She also released a country music album titled Brand New Day on 21st June 2011.
Married life : who is Robin Meade husband?
Discussing about Robin Meade personal life, she is a married woman. After few time of relationship, she tied her knot with Tim Yeager on 6th November 1993. Robin Meade husband Yeager is a secretary of the UAW Local 2320 in Chicago. Basically, people know about him also for being the husband of famous anchor Meade. Currently, she lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two dogs and a cat. Even after such a long year of relationship, the couple does not have any child. The reason could be their personal issues or maybe she wants to focus more in her professional than in personal life. Sooner or later, let's hope that they could be seen with their sweet kids.
Where is Robin Meade's house located?
The couplet is living joyfully together so there is no question of separation or extra marital affairs. In Atlanta, Robin Meade has a beautiful and peaceful house with a swimming pool when the family members are enjoying each other's company.
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SILVER screen dreams are shattered as demolition crews prepare to flatten Newcastle's former Odeon cinema.
City Council leader Coun John Shipley said he wants to see for himself if there is anything worth saving in the American-style cinema on Pilgrim Street.
He has said there is little chance of stopping demolition work linked to council plans to redevelop land around East Pilgrim Street.
But the council boss wants opponents of the demolition to know for sure if there is anything worth saving inside.
His promise to inspect the site comes after the Government ended a four-year wait and ruled out any chance of once again listing the cinema.
When the building lost its listed status in 2001 the then owners stripped it of many of its interior fitting which were vital to regaining its privileged position.
Mr Shipley said: "I want to go and look for myself to see what some people might want saving.
"It is my understanding there is little the council can do to oppose this unless the building is listed or in a conservation area, but I think people should be given the chance to see what state it is in."
Many of the original fixtures and fittings were removed in 2003, with some going to the nearby Tyneside Cinema.
Critics have branded the Government's four-year wait to reveal the buildings future as ridiculous.
John Burns, director of Newcastle architects Mackellar, said the prospect of re-listing "became less likely after the trashing of the interior".
But he added: "The cinema building is still culturally important and is one of the best surviving examples even in its present condition."
John Matthews, spokesman for the Northumberland and Newcastle Society, said: "The way this has been handled has been atrocious and inexcusable."
A Department of Culture, Media and Sport spokesman said: "After careful consideration the Secretary of State has decided not to add the building to the statutory list.
"The Secretary of State has considered the building's architectural interest, but considers the extent of the changes made to the interior to allow for the division of the original auditorium has altered the building to the point where listing is inappropriate."


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When you are researching for a paper, you should take notes, not only to retain the information you are seeking but also to guide the next steps in your research strategy. I advise my students to take notes, either by putting pen to paper or by using programs like Mendeley which allow you to mark and save articles. Reading for research is never passive; it should be an active exchange in which you respond to and interrogate the text. Here are some suggestions for taking notes as you read:
If the text will be discussed in class, come to class prepared. You'll take better notes and learn more if you've done the assigned reading or other work before the lecture. (And don't think your professor doesn't know that you haven't done the work. Oh, we know!)
Choose the best medium for taking notes--by hand or by laptop. It will depend on your own preference and the content of the course. Choose the option that's most comfortable to you. When in doubt, go by hand. There's something about handwriting notes that helps you process them in your brain better.
Begin actively reading by previewing a work to get a general idea of what to look for later when you read it more carefully. Examine the title and the abstract, if it's available. Look at the section titles, paragraphing, and other stylistic and structural features. Skim the footnotes.
Pay attention to key concepts, considering the relationships between ideas, noting transitions, and thinking about how the material fits into the course as a whole.
Mark the text. Underline important points, including the thesis and topic sentences. Circle words, phrases, or ideas that you would like to think more about. Draw lines between related words and ideas. Number incidents that occur in sequence.
Note unfamiliar concepts and words. Look up words. Write their definitions in the margins, or create a working vocabulary list. Put question marks beside confusing passages and unfamiliar references.
Talk back to the text. What questions do you want answered? What disagreements do you have with the author's arguments?
Note cross-references to other materials you have read on the subject. How have their points agreed or disagreed with what you are reading now?
Write summaries of the text to ensure that you have understood the material. Paraphrase as best you can.
Copy statements that you might want to quote directly in your work. Use quotations marks to ensure that you know this is a quote (so you do not inadvertently plagiarize the passage). Note the complete bibliographic information for the quote.
Create a working bibliography of all the sources you read for a project. Note URLs of the websites you visit, as well as the dates that you accessed them because websites can sometimes disappear.
Keep a journal, either in a notebook or on your computer, to record the ideas and questions that occur to you as you read. In your journal, expand your marginal annotations, record your responses to works you have read, note questions, and explore emerging ideas. Keep things neat so when you refer to your notes later, you will not be confused.
What tips do you use when reading and taking notes? I'd love to hear them. Share your suggestions in the comment section.
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Before Laura's father died, he drew gargoyles that had the bodies of men and the wings of dragons. He told Laura these creatures were created by magic and powerful enough to do or take whatever they wanted… Until the vampires came and destroyed them all. This was all make believe of course, but ever since Laura's dad died, she can't stop dreaming about his tales. Perhaps the new boy next door will serve as a distraction.


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Color, Color, Color is a special edition of 21 SECRETS art journaling workshop this fall, and as I've mentioned before, I am one of the 24 teachers taking participants on a fun, colorful exploration for creative journaling practice and play. My workshop is called Make A Mess MAGIC!
This week - I'm giving away two free passes to join us. One right here on this post, and one over on my Instagram account - so follow me there to learn more on the Equinox when I open that one up.
The 21 SECRETS full color workshop ebook will be going out to everyone next Monday, and I want you to be on the list to come play in color with us - so enter here to win one of the spots by commenting below.
And that's it for this entry - easy as pie.
You don't have to share this post - though that is *always* appreciated by us artists supported by our readers - and you just might have a few friends who would like to win a spot, too. So I'll leave the sharing option totally up to you - and Thanks, if you do!
To enter for the spot here at the blog: First, take a look at 21 SECRETS workshop details HERE to make sure you really want this spot. * Then, just leave me a comment below telling me what color or combination is deeply moving or curious to you right now - and maybe a bit about why you think that is, how it is currently showing up in your life, or what you hope to learn in Color, Color, Color. I will draw winners this Saturday, September 24 - and will announce the results here on this post.
And don't forget about the chance to win on Instagram, too (coming in a couple days)!
Good luck!
The Winner here at the blog is...
Barb! (Comment: "Colors for me right now, are ones that heal...")
Congratulations, Barb! Keep an eye out for an email from me and Dirty Footprints Studio!
* As a teacher, I am an affiliate for 21 SECRETS - which just means that, at no additional cost to you, if you happen to make a purchase through my link, it helps support me and my work as well.


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Barbadians' reactions to findings of overdrawn salaries, inappropriate charges and millions of dollars in overpayments to taxpayers, pensioners and suppliers –– outlined in the just released 2013 Auditor General Report.
Patrick Cozier: Where does this country stand? If our leaders and the institutions they govern demonstrate such contempt for proper procedures and compliance, and repeatedly embrace such indiscipline, then they have mortgaged their moral authority to demand efficacy and discipline from the populus.
No wonder Barbados has become indisciplined, uncompetitive and non-productive!
How many officers responsible for this malaise have been among those laid off or fired?
There is an axis human beings have understood from the beginning of time – that of reward and punishment.
Roger Manning: Basically Barbadians are destroying Barbados. This has been going on for many years and this finding is not new. The Auditor General failed to account for the public servants who are paid for doing no work daily. I guess we can stop blaming the immigrants for destroying Barbados now.
Shari A Lobo: So what is the next step? What person(s) stand accountable? When are we as Bajans going to say, "Enough is enough"? Time to stop talking and start moving!
Dean Scantlebury: Barbados is being robbed by Barbadians. Now, please, will someone audit people who were on sick leave while working other jobs, or going to school? Barbados is being destroyed from within.


text: Hallbjörn 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2017 Noor's Keep Noor's Keep, also known as the Twin Mountain Castle, is the seat of the Jarl of the Longships Islands. It is situated an arrowshot outside the Royal City of Noorby, the capital of the Pirate Queen Jarldom. The mountaintop palace is named after the Kaiseress Noor of Shireroth who also was the Jarla of the Longships Islands. It was built by her husband King Noah of the Elwynnese Union as a gift subsequent to the Lady Noor becoming the Jarla of the Longships Islands in the year 1638 after he had deemed Longships Longhouse, the then seat of the Jarl of the Longships Islands, to be beneath her exalted station. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Preview of 2012 - Emeli Sandé
- David Pollock
- 6 January 2012
The Scottish chart-topper aims to release a hit album in 2012
Whenever Emeli Sandé gets a chance to stop and think, she says, the journey she's already been on in her life still has her pinching herself. 'To think that three years ago I was sitting in a lecture theatre in Glasgow learning about anatomy,' she says, preparing for soundcheck at the Bercy arena, 'and now I'm in Paris waiting to open for Coldplay.'
The 24-year-old Aberdonian with the distinctive dyed-and-undercut hair is already a familiar name from her featured vocal appearances on hits like Chipmunk's 'Diamond Rings', Wiley's 'Never Be Your Woman' and Tinie Tempah's 'Let Go', not to mention the number one 'Read All About It' alongside Professor Green. Yet 2012 is hopefully the year she builds upon her own hit debut single, 'Heaven', with the release of her solo album Our Version of Events.
She's already got one success to celebrate, having been announced as the winner of the Brits Critics Choice award for 2012, joining a club which includes Adele (whose emergence convinced Sandé to perform under her middle name, Emeli, and not her first name, Adele). The day before she won, she told The List that 'getting nominated for the Brits Critics Choice was the big highlight of 2011 for me. There's heaps, there's been so many. Getting to number two with 'Heaven' was amazing, writing with Alicia Keys – there have been a lot of pinch me moments, really.'
Keys is just one of a long list of celebrity admirers the softly-spoken Sandé has picked up, the pair having met when Sandé was booked to support her at a tenth anniversary show for the release of Keys' debut album Songs in A Minor. 'We kept in contact via email,' says Sandé, 'then I went over to New York and did some writing with her, it was amazing. She's very down to earth and it was all about the music, keeping it really stripped back and just writing on the piano. That's the way I enjoy writing the most.' The pair's 'Hope' will appear on Sandé's own album, and the intention is that Keys will use one of their tracks for her record, 'but that's not out for a wee bit yet.'
As for the Coldplay link, which saw her finish 2011 by supporting the band at Glasgow's SECC and London's O2 Arena, 'Chris [Martin] personally asked. He said he'd heard my music and liked what I was doing, so wondered if I'd support them. It was a bit of a shock when I found out, but it's just such an honour to do it.'
So what of the route that brought Sandé to the point she's at now? It all started in earnest while she was studying clinical neuroscience at the University of Glasgow, which she left at the Honours stage, 'because at that point I thought I've got to go for it with music. I'd love to go back at some point and finish my medical degree, but it would be very hard to go back into the library now.'
It was during her studies, though, that she used to travel down to London and play gigs, at one of which she met Shahid Khan, aka producer-songwriter Naughty Boy. 'We just had a really good chemistry,' says Sandé. 'So I started writing my album with him. After that it's word of mouth, if you write for one person and it does well, then another person and another, and you become known as a writer.' It was the pair's work with Chipmunk which truly launched them, and Sandé has since written for artists as disparate as Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle.
The writing stimulated Sandé's career as a featured singer, which in turn fed into her developing solo work, a more soulful affair than the garage and urban tracks she's appeared on thus far. 'Nothing was planned,' she says. 'It's just fallen into place very naturally, which is fantastic.' 'Heaven' has given her a powerful confidence boost ahead of the crucial next stage in her career. 'It's such an important song to me, and it's nerve-wracking to introduce yourself to the world, so for the first single to do that well was just fantastic.'
Although almost everything Sandé has lent her voice to has met with success so far, Our Version of Events will reveal whether she has the staying power to move from the pop charts to the more enduring ranks of the album artist. 'It's the main event in my life at the moment,' says the singer, 'I'm just finishing it off and getting ready to release it finally. It's been a long time in the making, so I'm very excited.' What does she hope for in 2012? She sighs. 'I don't know, because I could never have predicted where I am now (at the beginning of 2011). I'd love for the album to be received well, to keep doing tours, to keep establishing myself as an artist. That would be my thing, to be established on the UK scene by the end of the year.'
Modesty aside, though, what would be the fantasy ambition? 'I would love,' she says, 'to sit at a piano alongside Stevie Wonder. Maybe if he could sing one of my songs, that would be even better.' So the way things have gone so far, we should probably expect that sometime around autumn then?
Emeli Sandé plays the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Tue 10 Apr. The debut album Our Version of Events is out in Feb.


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By Eric Mackinnon
Download Festival
The Dogtooth Stage
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Playing Download was a dream confesses frontman Tom Weaver from Casey but it was a dream he never dared consider a realistic target this early in their career.
Casey have earned a slot on The Dogtooth Stage this year just six short months after their debut album dropped – much to the surprise of Tom and his band mates.
"The offer to play Download was never really expected at all to be honest," he tells The New Rock Times.
"It's held in such high regard as a prestigious rock festival, we'd never really pinned our hopes on being considered to appear there. It's a great honour though to be asked to play and we're all very much looking forward to it."
With The Dogtooth Stage being a tent based stage – does Tom have any secret hopes for a deluge from above to send the festival goers scampering in for cover?
"This actually happened to us when we played Butserfest last year," he laughs.
"It was kinda cool because it made the place looked absolutely packed, but in reality those people weren't there to see us, they weren't concerned with what we were doing, they were just looking forward to the rain stopping so they could go see the bands they came to see.
"We'd rather the weather stay fine and play to a handful of people who really care about what we're doing, than play to a full tent of people who are just gonna talk through our set."
Casey are a band who wear their musical heart on their sleeve. Their website greeting reads: 'Music is our labour of love,' and Tom concedes music is the be all and end all for the Casey gang.
"We're a fairly self-enclosed band when playing live, we tend to vibe with each other on the stage and not concern ourselves too greatly with what happens beyond there," he explains.
"Lately I've definitely noticed an increasing in crowd participation though which has been very humbling, to know that people are taking time to sit down and learn the words to our songs is incredible.
"All of the songs are based on events that have taken place over the last decade."
Following on from their Download showcase where are Casey headed?
Tom adds: "We have some more touring to do after the summer, then we'll start planning for 2018; we have some fairly ambitious plans in the works, so hopefully they pay off."


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Eleven more Republicans have signed on to legislation in the House repealing Obamacare's Cadillac tax in the weeks since they put forward their alternative health care plan. More than 300 members now support repeal.
"Middle-class families depend on employer health benefits, a crucial supplement to mom and dad's salaries, to make ends meet," Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH) said in a statement. "Three hundred cosponsors of legislation to permanently ax the tax is a milestone. I'm proud to have introduced the first standalone bill. One way or another, the 'Cadillac Tax' will meet its end."
The Cadillac tax is a 40 percent excise tax on employer-sponsored health care benefits exceeded a certain threshold. It was included in Obamacare as a way to pay for the law and as an attempt to curb healthcare spending.
The tax is opposed by a diverse array of interest groups, ranging from unions to Fortune 500 companies. These groups say it will unfairly burden workers.
Last year, Congress delayed implementation of the tax from 2018 to 2020. The Alliance to Fight the 40, the group of stakeholders lobbying against the Cadillac tax, has continued to push for full repeal.
However, while the tax is unpopular with members of both parties, Republicans have put forth a similar measure in their Obamacare alternative. They have proposed capping benefits' tax-exempt status at a certain level. While there are differences between this method and an excise tax, the Alliance is wary of a cap as well.
"We appreciate that the proposal includes the categorical rejection of the 'Cadillac Tax'' said James Klein, President of the American Benefits Council, in a statement released after the GOP plan was unveiled. "In addition, we must be cautious of any policy changes that disrupt the health care marketplace by shifting costs to workers—including the report's proposed caps on the employee exclusion from taxation."


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Captain America : Civil War- American Superhero movie
Captain America : Civil War is an American Superhero movie directed by Anthony and Joe Russa. This movie is another part of The first avenger and The winter solider. In 2013 the screenplay was started for Civil war movie and already comic book was released early in 2006 about Civil war. All the leading roles in this movie, worked very hard for the outcome. Mainly,
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers :
The lead of world war 2, Leadership is also a key component of his, and you can't lead unless you have other characters around. But he's also got an expanding universe—Winter Soldier, Agent 13, the Falcon—so there's already a universe that's expanding around him. Describing his role in the plot, Evans said, "Tony actually thinks we should be signing these accords and reporting to somebody and Cap, who's always been a company man and has always been a soldier, actually doesn't trust anymore.
Sebastin Stan as Bucky Burnes / Winter soldier
Bucky in Civil war movie is Best friend of Evans. The look of the Winter Soldier is a very specific look. There was something very specific in hoThere was something very specific in how the guy looked and behaved and I felt like the more I stepped back and I just kind of let that do the work, the better it was gonna be. In a situation like that, you're trying to guess where the guy's at in his mind, and that certainly continues in Civil War movie.
Robert Downey as Iron man
In Civil war movie he is leader of a fiction Avengers in support of regulation. Marvel initially wanted Downey's part to be smaller, however Downey wanted Stark to have a more important role in the Civil war movie. Downey's salary for doing leading role is $40 million, as well as an additional payout if the film outperforms The Winter Soldier, as Marvel would feel the success of this film would be attributed to Downey. Downey's personal trainer Eric Oram stated that the trick to pitting Rogers against Stark, "is to show Iron Man using the 'minimum force' necessary to win the fight, and not to look like he's trying to go wild and kill somebody
Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther
Chadwick is acting as Black panther decided by Joe russa, because he is perfect for this role. Black panther character can he shown in graphics but Joe Russa decided Chadwick to do this part and Black panther is more important than cameo.


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Heather A Russell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Music Education
2121 Euclid Ave. MU 349, Cleveland, OH 44115
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Research Keywords:
preservice teacher development, movement development, creative movement, folk dance
Ph.D., Music Education, Temple University, 2011
M.Ed., Multicultural Education/Elementary, Eastern University, 1995
B.S., Music Education, Hartwick College, 1991
Brief Bio:
Dr. Russell specializes in Elementary and Middle School General Music and Chorus, and she presents frequently on teaching folk dance and integrating music and movement across the curriculum. She is certified in Orff-Schulwerk (Level 1) from West Chester University, and in Music Learning Theory (Elementary) from the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. She is endorsed by the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation as a teacher trainer in Education Through Movement, a teaching approach developed by Phyllis Weikart.
Prior to joining the faculty at CSU, Dr. Russell was the Coordinator of Music Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She was also an adjunct faculty member at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Mansfield University. She taught general, choral, and instrumental music in New York State and Pennsylvania public and private schools for 17 years, primarily at the pre-Kindergarten through middle school levels. She also taught early childhood music at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and at Temple University.
Dr. Russell¿s research interests include teacher education, professional development for in-service music teachers, reflective practice, movement and music, and issues of equity and social justice in music education. She has presented research at conferences of the American Educational Research Association, the Pennsylvania Music Educators¿ Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Society for Music Teacher Education, and has co-authored an article in the International Journal of Music Education.
Creative and Activities:
Artistic Director, Windsong--Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, 2015-Present
Teaching Areas:
Movement development and using movement as a tool to teach any subject.
Elementary General Music teaching methods and materials.
Academic writing.
Curriculum and assessment in music education.
Musical development.
Professional Affiliations:
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Society for Music Teacher Education
Ohio Music Educators Association
American Educational Research Association
Sigma Alpha Iota Fraternity
University Service:
CLASS Academic Standards Committee
Music Department Curriculum Committee (2013-2015)
Music Faculty Search Committees (2013-14 & 2016-17)
Professional Service:
Editorial Board, "Contributions" (Research Journal of the Ohio Music Educators Association)
Editorial Board, Teacher Education Specialist, "Triad" (Journal of the Ohio Music Education Association)


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If you have Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone and you need longer run time away from an outlet you might want to check out the new EnerPlex Surfr case for the Galaxy S4. This case has an internal 2500 mAh lithium-ion battery promising to add hours of runtime for your device away from an outlet. The case is also designed to protect your smartphone from drops, bumps, and scratches.
Other than having an internal battery, the case also has a small solar panel on the back that allows you to charge the internal battery using nothing but the sun. The company offers no indication of exactly how long it would take to charge that 2500 mAh battery using the solar panel alone. If you do happen to be near USB port or an outlet, the internal battery can be charged that way as well.
The case will ship across the country in mid-November. It will be available in multiple colors with all colors featuring a front shield to help protect the screen. Available color combinations include black with black cover, black with a gunmetal cover, white with green, white with blue, or white with pink. The screen cover does have a window allowing you to see the clock and notifications without having to open it. The case will sell for $89.99.


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The Picture Puzzle
Ok, after the most annoying
popup puzzle
I decided to make a more userfriendly puzzle.
This time no numerous popups that make your browser and/or pc crash.
Also this puzzle will work in any modern browser (that includes IE4+, NS6+, Mozilla 4+ and Opera 6+).
What's the game?
When you click the 'play'-button I will generate a new window (which is a popup by the way).
In this window you will find a picture scrambled up.
Your job is to put the pieces in the right sequence by dragging them left-to-right or up-and-down.
You can't drag pieces diagonally, and also you can't drag them over another piece.
The empty slot should be in the bottom-right corner at the end again.
Onze you got all the pieces lined up right, the complete picture will be loaded in the window.
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Part of the process for me as I Bible journal is prayer. Oftentimes I have specific people in mind as I reflect on scripture and use the Word I am reflecting on as part of my prayers. That was true as I reflected on Psalm 18 and prayed for a friend who was battling cancer. After my prayer and Bible journaling time, I wanted to send a note to my friend to encourage her and let her know I was praying for her. I decided to use my Bible journaling page to create a greeting card.
For my page, I used the spear-like arrow stamp on the Walk By Faith stamp set. I think it's the perfect visual for verse 39 "For you equipped me with strength for the battle." I colored in my sketch with ColorIn Watercolor Twists.
The process is very simple. I scanned my page (you could also take a photo) and imported the file into a word processing document so that I could resize it and print it on my color printer. After that, it was simply layering cardstock on top of a 5x7 card base.
Watch this quick video to see it all come together.
For this project I used:
Watercolor Twists | Child of God Stamps | Walk By Faith Stamps


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'The Lost Surf' biography
The Maui based band "The Lost Surf", have become one of the most notable up-and-coming bands in rock music. Their popularity has mainly grown from their unique mixture of rock instrumentals, psychedelic instrumentals, and dark lyrics.
"The Lost Surf" was founded after an inspiring 2-hour jam session in the deserts of Joshua Tree, CA; the artist, Dave Stein, arrived back in Hawaii with a focus to create an album that he wanted to listen to. He then setup a studio on Maui where he solely wrote, produced and played all instrumentation on his debut record. Without a label that he was beholden to, Dave had the artistic freedom to create whatever he wanted to. In a drug and alcohol fueled whirlwind of inspiration; The Lost Surf's debut album was written, recorded and finalized in two weeks time. The album's dark and beautiful period of creation are best exemplified by its title 'Dead From the Neck Up'.
In 'Dead From the Neck Up', you experience a constant state of wonderment due to the variety of genres. You can be rocking out to 'Grind and Roll' at one moment and then chilling out to 'Highway Rollin' the next. The eclectic group of songs shows off Dave Stein's amazing versatility and creativity.
Dave Stein was born and raised in Palm Desert, CA where he played in and recorded with many bands early in his life. At age 25 he left his hometown and moved to Maui in pursuit of a lifestyle more befitting to himself and his family. On the island he learned to build his own instruments and began producing music that he had always imagined in his head. After The Lost Surf's debut album was recorded and mastered; Dave set out to create an overarching visual representation of the entire album, again encumbered without being beholden to any label.
The Lost Surf is currently writing and recording their second album for a target release in 2019.
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Visit the Livingston County Farm Exhibit at the Fowlerville Family Fair, July 22-27, 2019
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August 25, 2009
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2009 Central Navajo Nation Fair queen candidates: Shannon Gorman, 17, from Chinle Chapter; Marla Muzzie, 20, from Pinon Chapter; and Garquito Harrison, 18, from Many Farms Chapter.
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PINON, Ariz. - The 2009 Central Navajo Nation Fair queen candidates felt confident after the final contest. This year's contestants were Shannon Gorman, 17; Marla Muzzie, 20; and Garquito Harrison, 18.


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Big Ant Studios and Koch Media have announced that Ashes Cricket is currently available for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The game was hailed by the studio as being one of the most realistic games coming out of Australia. By Jove that's probably not going to go down well with gamers, but they were bold enough to say it, I guess the Let's Play videos will be telling enough if that turns out to be true.
Ashes Cricket is the first in the series to feature both male and female players. Big Ant Studio opted for 3D scanned images of the real-life players so that gamers will be able to see some of the actual athletes how they appear in real-life in the actual game.
Big Ant Studios CEO, Ross Symons, mentioned in the press release that it was about capturing the heritage of the sport, which is why they opted for realistic 3D scans and actual motion capture sessions featuring the real players, saying…
"The Ashes is such an iconic competition that we really wanted to do the heritage and emotion of the game justice. We've been working hard to make sure that each player that you love – and love to hate – is there on the field in Ashes Cricket,"
Not only did they perform photogrammetry for the players, but they also used high-fidelity facial capture for expressions and reactions from the players on the pitch as they perform various types of actions.
Ashes Cricket includes a full career mode, tournaments, and even multiplayer modes for players to compete in. In fact, Big Ant was proud of the fact that they managed to incorporate ESL features into the game so that it's e-sports ready.
I have no idea if there's actually a community that will form around a game like Ashes Cricket. Then again I never thought that Farming Simulator would become mainstream, but thanks to some meme videos it managed to catch the attention of millions of gamers. So who knows? Maybe Ashes Cricket is one good meme video away from mainstream popularity.
You can pick up a copy of Ashes Cricket right now for PS4 or Xbox One for £41.99. The PC version of the game will be on Steam shortly.
If you need a quick overview of the game's quality, there's a review posted up by Gadgets 360 that covers the game's ins and outs in just under four minutes.


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From John Adams to Jonathan Sewall, 10 September 1760
To Jonathan Sewall
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You have perhaps expected from me (according to the Custom of the World) some Expressions of my Condolance, in your <
unfortunate> loss of Judge Sewal.2—To be plain, I always feel extreamly awkward, whenever I attempt, by Writing or in Person, to console the sorrowful, or to rejoice with those that do rejoice. I had rather conceal my own < Sympathy> fellow feeling in their Joys or Griefs, at the Hazard of being thought insensible, than express any very great Degree of Either, at the Risque of being tho't insincere.—The Loss is certainly great to you, and to the Province in general: But Providence can neither be resisted, nor perswaded, nor fathomed. Implicit Resignation is our greatest Wisdom, both as our Duty, and as the only sufficient source of Tranquility. Relying on this foundation, we shall endeavour to turn our Thoughts as much as we can, from irretrievable Misfortunes, and towards the means of procuring, according to the Probabilities of Things, future Peace and Pleasure.
And in this View, instead of grieving excessively for what can never be avoided nor diminished, I shall be so free as to ask your Opinion, and to set you on the search (if at any loss) concerning the following Point of Law Practice.—If a Writt tryable before a Justice, is served within six days or five if you pleas, of the Time of Tryal, or one at Court, within 12 or 13, what is the proper Method of taking Advantage of this Insufficiency? Must this be pleaded in Abatement? or must the Action be dismissed? Must Advantage be taken by motion or by Plea? The Law has provided that Court Writs shall be served, 14 days, and Justices, at least seven days before the Time of Tryal. And in general, what is the Method of taking Advantage of Insufficient services, and Returns?
And Q[uery], also. Suppose A. leased an House, in 1756, for one Year to B, at ten Pounds Rent, for that Year, and after that Year expired B. continued, in the House Another Year, without any Renewal of the Lease, or any new Contract for any certain Rent. Would Debt for Rent, in the common form lye, for the Year 1757, at £10 also for the Year.—Should be glad of an immediate Answer to these Questions, especially the last, as upon that, turns an affair of Importance to me.
In the mean time, wishing you, amidst all the Perplexities and Disappointments of this uncomfortable state, as great a share of Happiness as your Genius and Virtues may be said in the Language of Mankind to deserve, I subscribe as Usual your hearty friend,
John Adams
Dft or LbC (Adams Papers); at head of text: "To Jona. Sewal." Text is on fourth page of two leaves torn from the (missing) letterbook or miscellaneous journal discussed in descriptive note on JA to Sewall, Feb. 1760, above.
1. For the assignment of this date see following note.
2. Chief Justice Stephen Sewall (b. 1702), Harvard 1721, died on 10 Sept. 1760; he was Jonathan Sewall's uncle (Sibley-Shipton, Harvard Graduates description begins John Langdon Sibley and Clifford K. Shipton, Biographical Sketches of Graduates of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cambridge and Boston, 1873– . description ends , 6:561–567). The competition for succession to the vacancy in this high office had profound effects on Massachusetts politics and family alignments that lasted into the era of the Revolution. For JA's views on the issue, see his Draft of a Letter of the Succession, 5 Nov. and note, Diary and Autobiography description begins Diary and Autobiography of John Adams, ed. L. H. Butterfield and others, Cambridge, 1961; 4 vols. description ends , 1:167–168.


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DEARBORN, MI – East and west bound I-94 is shut down due to a massive tanker fire on the expressway.
Expect detours and massive delays throughout the day. Both directions of the freeway between Addison and Michigan Avenue are closed. Michigan Avenue is backed up heavily.
This is a multi-vehicle accident. There tanker and two passenger vehicles are involved. Only minor injuries are being reported. Everyone did get out safely.
Reports from those in the area of the explosion state that buildings shook when the tanker exploded. The initial call came into the Dearborn Fire Department at 11:09am.
MDOT will need to access the roadway once the flames are extinguished.
Drivers should avoid the area. Use the Southfield Freeway as an alternative.
- Westbound I-94 is closed at Addison/Ford Road exit.
- Eastbound is closed at the Greenfield Road exit.


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Mental illness requires adequate management
Last Sunday, it was reported that a woman and her grandson had been chopped to death by her mentally ill son in Trelawny. This is yet another warning that we fail to take the problem of mental illness in our country seriously to our peril.
Sometime in the 1840s, an area for the treatment of the mentally ill was constructed adjoining Kingston Public Hospital. In 1861, the Jamaica Lunatic Asylum was built at 16 1/2 Windward Road, Kingston. In 1946, the name was changed to Bellevue Hospital.
In February 2016 the auditor general revealed that Bellevue had 795 patients and 85 per cent, or 673, were considered stable based on their clinical assessments. Although these 673 patients could be discharged, they remained at the facility because of family neglect and other social issues. The auditor general recommended that the Ministry of Health should immediately explore the benefits associated with the implementation of the mental health reform plan, including the relocation of patients from Bellevue Hospital to community-based living facilities. This is in line with the thinking of most mental health practitioners in developed countries.
The son of someone I know has mental health issues. They live in a country that has a fully developed plan for handling the care of the mentally ill. An apartment is made available to him by the Government, along with financial assistance. He is monitored closely by mental health workers to ensure that he sticks to the treatment plan set out for him.
But that's where the problem starts for us. We do not have the resources to provide this kind of community care. The 673 people mentioned by the auditor general, who should be leaving Bellevue but remain because they are not wanted or cannot be cared for, should send a powerful message that this fancy system cannot work here. Let's look at some of the reasons:
* There is the feeling among many Jamaicans that mental illness is the work of demons.
* Others think it is punishment from God.
* Family members are not trained to care for a mentally ill person, do not understand the condition, and are just downright scared of the manifestations.
* There is a stigma that is attached to the patient, family and friends that has negative implications for employment and relationships.
So, inspite of these glaring facts, an inappropriate, understaffed, underfunded agency is set up and these people are let loose on society — no plans for accommodation, no training of caregivers, no treatment plan. Well, let me tell you what happens: Trigger -happy cops use them for target practice, and family and community members beat, stone and curse them; they are also blamed for assorted crimes and thrown into the cesspits we call correctional facilities to languish and suffer. And they suffer.
Before we condemn family members, let me share part of a letter that was written on April 28.
"...Who is responsible for caring for mad people. For 15 years my mad sister is ruining my life. She is unemployable in her nursing field. She has known of her bipolar disorder for 10 years. Every three years she has to be bailed out of homelessness and is dead broke. She has sponged off of every family member until I have to rescue her again. She lies, steals, has delusions/hallucinations, and cannot live with someone without rearranging the entire house 'better' and decides what you want and don't want..."
A senior person from the mental health community was on the news Sunday night stating that the mentally ill individuals must remember to take their medication. But may I respond as respectfully as I can by saying, "Bull manure, Sir!"
Yes, again, that's what the manuals say. But which seriously mentally ill person is going to be walking around with their "treatment plan" diary? And, even if they do, did it dawn on anyone in the mental health community that there may be a reason why they do not repeat their medication. Well I have. And I have observed. The main reason is because of the terrifying side effects of the drugs offered to them. The effects of some of the hallucinations are chilling to watch. Which person in his right 'mind' would repeat. Has anyone thought of trying different, more suitable medications? The 'one size fits all' is not working. Trust me.
My heart goes out to the many family members who have absolutely no idea what is happening to their loved ones and are not getting the appropriate help. To them, permit me to say this, people with mental illnesses who are receiving effective treatment are no more violent than anyone else in the community. People with schizophrenia are more likely to harm themselves than harm others. Prompt and ongoing treatment and support are the key to reducing violence among people with a mental illness.
When you are faced with violent and aggressive behaviour, avoid confrontation until the person calms down and becomes reasonable again. Speak firmly. A firm "Stop it now" sometimes helps the person to regain control. Then it is a good idea to have a plan of who you are going to call for help if things get out of control.
If and when the opportunity arises, you could ask one of these mental health experts the following questions:
* Are mentally ill people responsible for their actions when they are not mentally aware of the impact they are having on the real world?
* Do we blame epileptics for their seizures, or diabetics for their comas? If not, why are we treating individuals with other illnesses this way?
To the caregivers and family members, I suggest that you all put away the cutlasses and other defensive weapons. Arm yourselves with knowledge and you may be surprised how soon the loved one you knew returns.
Glenn Tucker, MBA, is an educator and a sociologist. Send comments to the Observer or email@example.com.
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