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April 27, 2018
By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT
Rutherford County Schools
Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hears from the community every day.
Usually they're upset.
He and his deputies take those complaints seriously and, yes, there are occasionally compliments and a random pat on the back.
Until recently, Fitzhugh had never received a letter like the one written by Brayden Stewart. The second-grader at Stewartsboro Elementary wrote a letter to him as part of the school's Great Kindness Challenge.
Stewart wrote: "Real heroes don't have a name on the back of their jersey. They have a badge on their uniform. Thank you for your sacrifice and service."
"It's a little unusual, but something that is very appreciated," admitted Fitzhugh, who said, to the best of his knowledge, the sheriff's office had not received a letter like that in at least a decade, if ever. "We had a chance to share it with all of our employees and they had an opportunity to write back to him.
"It's been great for all of us."
Fitzhugh shared the letter with his deputies and other office staff.
As a group, the deputies felt Stewart's words were a reaffirmation of the positive impact the School Resource Officers are having with students in Rutherford County, especially elementary-aged students like Stewart.
Fitzhugh and several of his deputies, including Bill Heringlake, handwrote letters in return.
In part, Heringlake wrote: "In my eyes you are the true hero by being willing to express your support of the law enforcement community."
In his letter to Stewart, Heringlake added, "It's good to know that there are still people, like you, who appreciate us and the work we do. It's letters like yours that make my forty plus years (of) service worth every second."
Fitzhugh invited Stewart, his mother Ann, and his older sister Breana to the office so the deputies could hand-deliverer their letters to Stewart.
Stewartsboro principal Gary Seymore and Stewart's teacher Jennifer Ricks also joined them during last week's visit.
"I thought it was amazing for him to be recognized," Ricks said. "It was neat."
As part of the challenge, students received a worksheet with 25 squares listing random acts of kindness. The directions stated that if a student competed any five acts in a row they would earn an extra 30-minute recess with their co-circular teachers.
In addition to bringing Ricks a treat, Stewart brought his entire class treats as two of his five acts of kindness.
His letter, which was delivered to the sheriff by his mother and who previously worked as a nurse for the sheriff's office, was the third of his five acts.
"It felt pretty good," said Stewart, who has enjoyed being the center of attention despite also being nervous. "It was fun."
He's quiet, soft-spoken and a bit shy.
The challenge was not mandatory. Ricks was not surprised Stewart used his personal time after school to complete all five acts of kindness so much as she was pleasantly pleased that he thought of writing the sheriff a letter.
His mother helped with the message.
Stewart was one of 12 students in a class of 20, who completed the challenge. He admitted he's looking forward to his extra recess.
"I think you got a lot more than just an extra recess," joked Ricks, who invited Sheriff Fitzhugh to visit Stewart's entire class.
Fitzhugh and deputy Brad Harrison joined Stewartsboro's SRO Sam Trubee on Thursday morning.
The trio visited with the kids, shared gifts and posed for photos.
When asked what they wanted to be when they grow up, students replied with everything from professional ball players to teachers and, of course, police officers.
Harrison told them whatever they choose to be "starts now." He explained that those seeking to be police officers especially need to follow classroom rules and "form good habits."
Fitzhugh, who talked about his role as sheriff, said he wanted to visit the class to let Stewart and his classmates know how special it was for someone their age to think so kindly of law enforcement.
He added, "All of us have a tender place for kids and it touches you."


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The husband and wife team of Douglas Carson and Rosaleen Crushell are Dublin-based practitioners whose deeply committed involvement with architecture is demonstrated by both their completed built-work and their participation in the professional, academic and public-facing aspects of architectural culture, both at home in Ireland and internationally.
We are pleased to have the practice with us in London to speak about their work and their ongoing refurbishment of a Georgian townhouse in Dublin for themselves as both a family home and as a base for their architectural practice. The talk will be hosted by Malaika Byng, Founding Editor at The Spaces.
Accompanying the talk is a small exhibition consisting of drawings, photographs and models depicting the project.
"This house represents an ongoing work-in-progress for our practice. It is both our home and studio. It is made of calp limestone, yellow bricks, pitch pine, lime, sand, Wicklow slate and north Dublin concrete blocks with the occasional piece of granite, lead, steel and Douglas fir"


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The deluxe side sea view rooms, in which the structure, furnishings and décor were completely renovated by Architect Benelli, have a minimum area of 301 sq.feet (28.00 mq.)
The deluxe side sea view rooms are furnished with 2 single beds, 190 cm. (75 in.) long and 90 cm. (35 in.) wide and can be combined into a double bed (190 cm. long and 180 cm wide – 75 x 71 in.) upon request. The beds have four comfortable pillows, two of which are feather pillows and two are hypoallergenic.
All of the deluxe side sea view rooms have a comfortable sofa that, when needed, can be converted into a bed measuring 190 cm. (75 in.) long and 90 cm. (35 in.) wide.
The deluxe side sea view rooms are on the Empire style floor and all of the accessories were exclusively created for the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte. The parquet floors and marble in the baths make the rooms warm and welcoming.
The deluxe side sea view rooms have Simmons Privilege Beautyrest mattresses, which are known for their unsurpassed comfort due to their extraordinary anatomical support.
They are also equipped with LCD TV, direct telephone line, Wifi, air conditioning and heating controls and a safe. The bathroom has a hair dryer, soft towels, bathrobes, slippers and magnifying mirror. An elegant courtesy line is available.
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Mark and Rachel were the most relaxed, fun couple to be around and they are so, so in love!
Their day included some absolute amazing features at the Brick House Farm in High Halden near Tenterden and they put so much effort into making it the perfect day!
They had;
– A gin bath (yes a bath that poured Gin from the taps, see below!!) which Mark had made (and I now believe you can rent for your own wedding!)
– A super gorgeous lake with a gaggle of geese, a lake house honeymoon cabin!, and so many hats!!
– A mini album cover shoot with the groomsmen (including the anchor man run!) don't they look fricking cool!?
– A beautiful two piece dress by Daughters of Simone and flower girl dresses by Tea Princess Australia
– A portable pizza oven and a sweet stall for the kids (and adults haha)
– SO many fun garden games (including tug of war, splat the rat, sack racing, jenga and coconuts!!)
– lots and lots of booooooze and huge rustic light up letters!
– A delicious naked cake, Mr & Mrs chocolate lollypops
– A beautiful sky and a stunning sunset, and a first dance to DIE for!! It was outside under the stairs and it was so so beautiful to witness.
There was so much more, and too much to list so that's enough of my rambling, hope you enjoy looking through some of my fave shots from the day!


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Sarah K. Benning is a featured presenter on the Arts Track at the Radically Rural Conference. A self-described rural nomad, she has found her place, for now, in Keene, New Hampshire! We're so excited she is here with us, and we wanted to share a bit of her story with you.
Tell us a little about your art!
I am a contemporary embroidery artist. Though my formal training and background are in the fine arts (having attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago), I am self-taught in the craft of embroidery. I approach each piece primarily as an illustration, often abandoning traditional stitches and techniques in favor of bold shapes, playful patterns, and contemporary subject matter. I emphasize drawing, composition, and color choice over traditional stitching/needlepoint/embroidery techniques. My work is inspired by interior design trends, a love for Midcentury furniture and architecture, antique and global textiles, and my own potted plant collection.
Where did you come from and what drew you to the Monadnock region?
I am a brand new resident of the Monadnock region and a pretty new resident of New Hampshire. My husband and I just bought a house and moved to Keene at the end of February after renting a house up in Warren, NH last year (a tiny town at the foot of the White Mountains).
For the past few years I have been more or less nomadic, splitting my time between the US and Menorca, Spain and traveling quite a lot throughout the US and abroad to teach workshops and participate in maker events. I knew it was time to settle down a bit and we found a house that served all our needs here in Keene -- walking distance to main street, close to the grocery store and YMCA, and enough space for my husband and I to both comfortably work from home. Keene wasn't the only place that we looked, but it is where we ended up and still no regrets six months in!
Where do you find your arts community?
Because of the internet (primarily Instagram) I have had the incredible opportunity and privilege to connect with so many artists and creatives all over the world. The connection to other artists, facilitated by Instagram, has been invaluable to my studio practice/business. Seeing glimpses into others' studios and workflow is so fun and motivating and the sense of camaraderie is unmatched. Now, no matter where we physically live, we are connected to everyone everywhere and it is possible to find not only your audience for your work, but also your community of peers. And that is a magically thing. Every Wednesday I publish a 'Craft With Conscience' interview with an artist I admire. These interviews are dedicated to discussing how creatives use the internet as a tool in their studios and to promote their work. It has been such a pleasure to connect with artists this way and to give them a platform to discuss not only the positives of the internet and social media, but also some of the pitfalls and downsides.
What and who inspires you?
I am most inspired by the women in my life who have started their own businesses. When I was fresh out of college in Chicago, I immediately moved to Albany, NY where I lucked into an incredible community of women business owners--designers, makers, artists, shop keepers, etc. and I was so inspired by their ability to make it all work in a place like Albany, that on first glance is depressed and boring (a first glance that has shifted in the past 5 years thanks to the efforts of these ladies!). I still look back and cling to the lessons learned from them and it has been so rewarding to see how their endeavors have grown and shifted over the past few years. Here in New Hampshire, I was so relieved to find another entrepreneurial community and to be inspired again by more incredible women in business like Alyssa Van Guilder, founder of Apotheca in Goffstown and Deb Thompson, owner of Nahcotta in Portsmouth. I can't wait to more deeply settle in here and to meet more members of this incredibly community.
What else would you like to share?
If you want to try your hand at contemporary embroidery, I share my methods and designs in a monthly Pattern Program.
Learn more about Sarah on her website and definitely follow her on Instagram for some beautiful posts! And definitely check out the Radically Rural Conference!


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Results from Trouw Nutrition laboratory: high risk forages and milk fever
30 January 2019
A drop in blood calcium around calving can trigger a cascade of events such as mastitis, retained cleansings, dirty calf beds and displaced abomasums.
A drop in blood calcium does not always result in clinical signs of milk fever (downer cows); for every case of milk fever in a herd, four other cows may have below-normal blood calcium levels.
Insufficient blood calcium concentrations around the time of calving are due to the sudden increase in calcium requirements after calving for colostrum and milk production. Post-calving drinks such as Reviva provide a good source of energy and bioavailable calcium for freshly calved cows. In addition, there are a number of other simple nutritional management strategies within the dry cow diet that can be implemented to further help regulate blood calcium levels around calving.
Negative DCAB dry cow diets
Achieving a negative dietary cation and anion difference (DCAD) dry cow diet for 21 days pre-calving has shown to be effective in controlling blood calcium levels around calving. This is done by keeping positively charged minerals such as sodium and potassium low in dry cow diets, whilst providing higher levels of negatively charged minerals such as chlorine and sulphur. By getting the balance of negatively and positively charged minerals correct in the dry cow diet (i.e. the DCAD balance) the enzymes involved in regulating calcium will work more effectively.
The dairy cow can regulate calcium balance best when the DCAD is negative (range -100 to -200 meq/kg of DM). Even if a negative DCAD is not achieved, any decrease in DCAD will reduce the risk of milk fever. Getting your dry cow forage analyzed is the first step in identifying high risk forages. Table 1 shows the 2018 average mineral profile of Irish forages tested through Trouw Nutrition laboratory. The results clearly indicate that grass silage and Lucerne contributes a very high potassium percentage and hence DCAB value compared other forages. Lucerne should not be used in dry cow diets due to its extremely high DCAB value. Wholecrop, maize and particularly straw on the other hand are effective forages in dry cow diets for diluting the high DCAB coming from grass silage.
Table 1: Average mineral profile for 2018 Irish forages tested through Trouw Nutrition laboratory
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|Grass silage
|Wholecrop wheat/barley
In terms of cut number of grass silage, 2018 samples tested through Trouw Nutrition Laboratory would highlight 3rd cut silages to be the highest risk grass silage (highest DCAB), followed by 1st cut silages, with 2nd cut silages being lowest risk (see Table 2). This would be a familiar trend seen in previous years.
Table 2: Average DCAB value of 2018 Irish grass silage cuts tested through Trouw Nutrition laboratory
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|DCAB meq/kgDM
|1st cut
|2nd cut
|3rd cut
Potassium (potash) from slurry is the main contributor to the high potassium found in grass silage, hence designating a proportion of 2nd cut silage ground specifically for making dry cow silage and applying no slurry on that ground for that cut could help lower the DCAB balance when feeding grass silage to dry cows. Target for dry cow grass silage is <1.8% potassium. Consultant your local nutritionist about getting a forage mineral analysis done.
It is difficult to achieve a negative DCAB in any grass forage based dry cow system because of the high potassium content. Anionic salts, also known as a CAB corrector pack, can be added to dry cow minerals for 21 days pre-calving to help correct the DCAB value. Always ask your local nutritionist for advice.


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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes engages coaches and athletes to grow in their faith and sport.
This interview is with Casey Fisk who is currently at Scott High School as a football coach.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Friday evening when Rift Valley Railways (RVR) cancelled the commuter services from Nairobi to Ruiru while the service from Nairobi to Kahawa terminated at Dandora.
This was as a result of vandalism of the railway line between Dandora and Kahawa sections.
Commenting on the incident, RVR Group Chief Executive Officer, Brown Ondego said that RVR cancelled the evening commuter services to ensure the safety of passengers.
"The RVR team conducting daily maintenance and inspection checks discovered that a section of the railway clips between Dandora and Kahawa had been vandalised and this led to RVR cancelling the commuter service yesterday evening to safeguard the safety of our passengers."
Ondego decried the theft and vandalism of railway materials which affects the movement of bulk cargo, therefore, impacting negatively on the economy. He also urged the members of the public to continue to be vigilant and report such cases to the authorities.
This incident comes in the wake of President Kibaki expressing his concern over the increasing rate of vandalism of road signs and guardrails which compromises the safety of motorists and road users.


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It's hard to eliminate pests if they're in your home.You may end up spending a small fortune trying to rid yourself of them. Use the following advice given you to tackle your pest problem before it gets any worse.
Start from where the beginning.You have to cut off the root of your pest issues.Pests are attracted to food, food, and adequate shelter. Try to plug up any entrance points, clean food sources and block entry to your house.
Pest Control
Check local codes to ensure that you use approved pest control. Spraying banned chemical can backfire if you try and sell your house later on. It should motivate you can and cannot do regarding pest control.
Human inspectors can only able to detect about 33% of your home. A properly trained dog with the right training is able to check about 100 percent of the house. Dogs are attuned to odors like methane gas produced when wood is eaten by termites.
Bedbugs are sneaky little creatures that are hard to eliminate. Close holes before you may find prior to extermination. This will ensure that bedbugs cannot get to an area of the bugs from escaping before they're all dead.
Look around your house for any standing water and eliminate it. Pests love standing water like nothing else. Make sure you have no leaky pipes and keep all standing water in your home. If you make water sources scarce, you will eliminate a lot of pests.
Check your plumbing to control your pest problem. Check cleared drains once a monthly basis.
Do you have a problem with rodents entering your house? You should check your home's exterior of the house to find small cracks that animals can squeeze. Fill cracks with some scouring pads and/or place some poison in there. Mustard oil may work as a repellent too.
Find out what types of bugs and rodents are common in your home. Find out what these pests like and what attracts them.You need to adapt the approach to the variety of pest more effectively if you know exactly what you're dealing with.
Hairspray can kill many flying around the house.Hairspray makes them so that they can't reach water by sticking to their bodies. This works on bees that fly into your home.
Keep all food stored in containers with tight lids if you notice cockroaches in your kitchen. A bag clip is not good enough, as cockroaches will still be attracted to the smell. Cockroaches are scavengers and are attracted to any type of food. Keep all foods, including sugar and flour, in sealed containers as well.
Use your hairspray on flying insects. Perfume can be used as well, and you must be sure not to get it inside your eyes. These are flammable; be wary around fire.These two products are a great stand-in for bug spray.
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The stock price dropped 44% today. However when it's trading at less than a buck a share, small changes represent large percentages. It reached 25 cents per share during the day. That is amazing. I thought by restructuring some of its debt several weeks ago, it could delay bankruptcy for awhile. Although the 12% interest it accepted on those bonds certainly spoke of its desparation. The upcoming earnings report will be interesting.
I'll spend some money just for the certificate but I don't want to pay a $50 fee to buy 10 bucks worth of worthless stock LOL
Geez, at this price I may have to buy a couple hundred more shares for the hell of it. I'd hate to waste The "dividend" from my Cedar Fair units on more Six stock though. Guess I'll use soda can refund $$ instead.
I just can't help but think that throwing a grand at it isn't a worthwhile investment. How low can it possibly go? Even if it only ever peaks at a buck or two, I still would make some decent money for little to no effort. Who knows, if they actually do turn the company around, it could turn out to be a great deal.
Six Flags stock peaked at $65 about 10 years ago. Even if it takes another 10 years and reaches $10, you're you're talking about a $39,000 return. If it'd actually reach $65 again (which it probably never will) you'd make $259,000 on a $1000 investment.
Its like Rice Krispies are on sale, although I really don't like 'em, I just can't beat the price, so I'll stock up now.
I actually thought of throwing a grand at it when it was between 1 and 2 bucks a share, but I'm not into individual stock buying/selling and I'm glad I didn't start. As for how low can it go, it CAN go to 0.00 and the people selling at these levels probably think that's likely.
Do yourself a favor guys and just buy an index fund. VTSMX or VFINX would be good places to start. Or one of Vanguard's Target Retirement or Lifestyle funds. Any of them give you lower costs and better diversification with less risk. That's not to say you can't lose money, but you'll never go to 0.00.
If you've got hundreds or thousands of dollars you want to "gamble" on SIX, you're probably much better off finding a roulette wheel in Vegas, or hell, even the lottery.
If you MUST purchase SIX, you can purchase it commission-free at zecco.com if you deposit $2,500 into your account.
Tradeworx Inc. drops their 169,457 shares of SIX
Six Flags Maintains All-Time High Guest Satisfaction Ratings
Like so many other things traded right now, the pricing is irrational and volatile.
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Six Sentence Sunday: Words Whispered
Hi-dee-ho Sixers! Welcome back to another Six Sentence Sunday, and thanks for coming by -- both old friends and new. I was looking through some stashed scenes that will end up in the sequel to Girl Under Glass and found this one. ----- I turned back, and he feathered his fingers along my jaw, past my ear, into my hair. He pulled me to him, brushing his lips against mine as he whispered, "Mem vaonare-va, Rahchyel, upairi anghu."
He loved me more than life. I inhaled those words, slid my arms around his neck, and pulled his mouth to mine for a long, deep kiss.
Ehtishem slipped his arm down my back, grasped my waist, and lifted me to the counter. The world slid away, lost to the feel of his hands and his lips, his tongue and his body, lost to the sound of our breath and words whispered in Ohnenrai and English. -----
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5 Tips to Speed Recovery after Exercise
Guest blog post from Luke Douglas from ripped.me
Do you know that feeling when you do a heck of a good workout and you go back home thinking everything's perfect, but you know that the next day is going to be hell? Yes, it is inevitable, your muscles will ache. And then that day comes where no matter which way you move, you hurt. You feel pain and you are annoyed. Muscle soreness is normal and there is no way to eliminate it completely. And it is good, you've been working on your glutes and now they hurt? Hooray! Good job. When your muscles hurt, you know that you've done a good workout. However, wouldn't you like to speed up the recovery process a bit after the exercise? If so, take a look at these five great tips for speedy muscle recovery!
During an intense workout, you lose a lot of fluid. Of course, you need to recharge and replace those fluids once you're done. Doing that will boost your recovery since water plays a major role in various metabolic functions and nutrient transfer in the body in general. Therefore, drink plenty of water and you improve every bodily function. If you like running, you need to adequately replace fluid. Intense cardio workouts make you sweat a lot and that's why you need to drink up. The more you endure during a workout, the more water you have to drink. Plain and simple.
Sleep is important too
Even though many claim that the link between sleep and exercise is shallow and weak, numerous studies suggest that sleep deprivation leads to impaired performance and even worse recovery. Sleeping is quite important since that is the prime time when the body undergoes protein synthesis. And when you translate that into English, it means that getting that extra sleep after a hard workout helps you build stronger muscles and speeds up recovery. On the other hand, fail to get enough sleep and you won't be able to do a thing properly when you wake up the next day. Putting in a good, hard and efficient workout without a good night's sleep is not possible.
Technology to the rescue!
You've probably seen how many professional athletes invest in technology when it comes to muscle recovery. Sure, you can try cryotherapy. It works, ice cold water or even bare ice is proven to help with muscle tissue damage. However, therapies such as the one mentioned above tend to be quite pricey. If you aren't up for spending quite a few bucks after every workout, don't bother. However, there is this new thing called electronic muscle recovery. What these ever-popular electronic muscle recovery devices do is they emit electric impulses through your muscles which helps them relax and thus recover faster. These gadgets are easy to stick to your target muscles and once they start doing their thing, you'll immediately feel the relaxing sensation. In the long term, investing in these gadgets really pays off. They reduce recovery time quite efficiently.
Good recovery food
Let's say that you've worked on your legs, glutes, abs and you've had a tough and tiring workout. You have depleted your energy stores and you are proud. That's how it should be. But, remember to refuel afterwards! If you want your body to recover, you have to restore this energy. This one is all-too-important for those of you who like endurance exercises. That muscle tissue won't repair itself. So, eat! Eat within 60 minutes of the end of your workout and be sure to include some high-quality protein and complex carbohydrates. For a hot summer body, those are essential.
Rest time
Many claim that getting enough rest still is the best way to recover from every workout, injury or even an illness. And you have to agree with that. Our bodies have a stunning capacity to take care of themselves. But that happens only if we allow them some time to perform 'the healing process'. When you're finished with your workout, shower and go home. Sit down and relax, you need to allow the repair and recovery process to happen at a natural pace. Yes, there are ways to promote recovery other than this one, but, sometimes, doing nothing is the easiest thing to do. That's why it's worth considering.
Listening to your body in this whole story is all-too-important. And when your body orders you to rest, you have to rest. You have been introduced to various techniques of enhancing recovery. And you should use them to your advantage. Just remember, don't overdo it. Your body has limits, you have to be aware of that.
Guest blog post from Luke Douglas from ripped.me


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Ventura, CA – The Citrus College Women's Swim team kicked off their 2017 season over the weekend when they participated in the annual WSC Pentathlon. Freshman Hunter Olivier and sophomore Marisa Kasnetsis paced the Owls at the event, which has all individuals swim 100 yards each of the fly, back, breast, free, and individual medley.
Olivier had the best overall finish of any Owl finishing in 12th place. It's the second best finish in the Pentathlon by an Owl since the program was reinstated in 2013. Olivier's best event came in the 100 Free where she posted a time of 58.66 seconds. Her second lowest time came in the 100 Fly where she posted a time of 1:10.41. Overall, Olivier posted a time of 5:59.58, finishing just six seconds out of a Top 10 finish.
Kasnetsis, who was the Owls' top finisher in this even as a freshman last year, finished in 21st place. Kasnetsis knocked nearly a full second off her total time from last year with a total time of 6:06.54. She posted a time of 1:03.69 in the 100 Free and 1:11.98 in the 100 IM.
The Owls will take a break from action before returning to the water in the annual Mt. SAC Invitational which takes place at the end of the month.


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I love back views. What are the thoughts of the two women? Do they talk to each other? Or do they simply enjoy the view of the cityscape? You are looking into the same direction and you can making up your own ideas. I paint both family members and people that I see in the media or on the street.
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Acrylic painting by Susanne Boehm
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
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- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
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Summer's ease is slowly coming to an end. The long lines on ice cream stands are getting shorter and the bright colors of summer are changing into golden and maroon shades of autumn. Keep reading
Summer's ease is slowly coming to an end. The long lines on ice cream stands are getting shorter and the bright colors of summer are changing into golden and maroon shades of autumn. Keep reading
The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to "bloggers who are positive and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere".
I could not believe my eyes when I found out that I was nominated by the lovely Fede for the "Sunshine Blogger Award". Keep reading
What's usually just a huge parking lot, turns into a land of junk and treasures over night! At five a.m., when the lights are out and the streets are empty, this place is thriving of life as the first deals are striken. My dad and I were still unloading the car trying to put our stand together when the first interested customers came Keep reading
Being a lazy bum can be a great thing. You have plenty of extra time that you don't have to spend in the gym (after all, a good book and some food are fine thing, aren't they?). Also, you give your mind the chance to wander off, to get lost in deep thought and to be inspired. Keep reading
This comes out of the heart of a girl who is absolutely in love with her hometown. Never before have I been in a town where more joy can be found than here in Potsdam.
It's the tram driver who blinks his front lights and waves his arms up in the air when he passes one of his other fellow drivers. Your fitness trainer giving you motivation Keep reading
Life has its defining moments: Graduating, starting our first job, getting our first paycheck, driving for the first time, moving into our first apartment, falling in love (not in that order of course, but)…. All in all, comparing these milestones with a stranger, you will find yourself with definitely more than one in common. What makes each and every single one special though, is the unique story behind them and the path that led you there. Keep reading
A while ago, I received a postcard with only three words on it: "Ride a bike". When I asked for an inspiring card, I had no idea that one like this would find its way into my postbox. "Ride a bike"?! To be honest, I found nothing inspiring about this card at all (at first). I remember looking at it over and over again Keep reading
After fighting my way through Berlin's jungle of public transportation, I found myself in a Chinese teahouse unable to decide between a "Golden Monkey", the "Tear of a Dragon" and the "Mist of a Mountain".
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BEVERLY, Mass. – Prior to her spring 2017 study abroad trip to Bond University in Australia, Endicott cheerleading rising senior Megan Chaganis (Hampstead, N.H.) had never traveled outside of the United States. Just the thought of spending four months on the other side of the world seemed frightening to her, but if you were to ask Megan now how she feels about that notion she'd sing an entirely different tune.
"Looking back at it now [studying abroad] it was the most rewarding and amazing experience I have ever had. It's an opportunity that you shouldn't pass up. You will learn so much about the world and even more about yourself," said Megan of her time in Australia. "There's so much more to see in this world and studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons. I learned that going out of your comfort zone is scary but SO worth it. I have gained so much more confidence and am much more independent after my experience abroad."
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The amount of activities, places visited, adventures, and experiences compiled by Megan throughout her time in Australia are endless. Feeding a tiger, however, has to be one of the best/unique ones of them all.
"It was so amazing," said Megan. "We were inches away from these beautiful animals... only separated by a chain linked fence."
Megan continued.
"While I wasn't in class I was exploring the Gold Coast or traveling. I was able to visit places such as Melbourne, the Sydney Opera House, the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, and even got to go to Bali," said Megan. "I also went to a new beach every weekend, took selfies with kangaroos, ate acai bowls every day, gave an elephant a bath, snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef, and climbed the highest building on the Gold Coast. I will forever hold on to every memory made during my time abroad."
"There were so many incredible experiences and memories I could talk about but one of my favorites was visiting the Whitsunday Islands. The water there was the most vibrant shade of blue I have ever seen," said Megan. "I also got to snorkel in part of the Great Barrier Reef and sail through the islands for two days. Whitehaven Beach is one of the most famous beaches of the islands because of its pure white sand. The sand is made of silica so it's literally as white as snow. Laying on the beach there and taking in the views was so surreal. It was magical and an experience I'll never forget."
"Being a nursing major, I was so lucky to have this opportunity here at Endicott to go abroad! I was enrolled in elective classes like Australian Pop Culture and a class where I got to go on different field trips like rock climbing. The structure of the classes and grading scale were very different than what I'm used to at Endicott. We only had a paper, midterm, and final exam in most classes but professors graded much more difficult. Through my classes and professors, I was able to gain more of an insight and understanding of the culture of Australia."
"In Melbourne, I went to the final day of the Australian Open. I don't know much about tennis but I thought it would be fun to go. Somehow my friend and I managed to stumble across the court where Rafael Nadal was warming up, not knowing how famous he is or that he was about to play in the championship match. Once we realized how much of a big deal it was we started to freak out. It was such a cool experience and something I'll remember forever."
Following the College's philosophy to "learn by doing" through experiential learning, the study abroad program & its international internships prepare students at Endicott for success by offering alternative academic understanding, social & cultural literacy and life-changing experiences. Through semester-long academic study, faculty-led trips, and/or 3-to-15 week internships abroad, students gain new confidence and self-awareness, and obtain the skills necessary for success in today's economy.
"Globalization is here to stay, and students who want to work in our interconnected global world should study or intern abroad.
Despite the inevitable increasing global competition for jobs, American graduates lack the international experience, language capabilities and cross-cultural communication skills necessary to succeed in the global economy.
Making education abroad a part of their college education is the most effective and accessible means for students to develop needed skills because it pushes a student to get out of her comfort zone to experience another culture, language, environment and education system. It teaches students to appreciate difference and diversity firsthand and enables them to recognize — and then dismiss — stereotypes they may have held about people they had never met.
Learning how to interact with people from other countries and cultures equips future leaders in all sectors to address urgent issues — from curing diseases and finding energy solutions, to fighting terrorism and hunger — shared across borders." For the latest on Endicott Athletics, follow the Gulls on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.>
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Chippenham 5 Mile Road Race and Family Fun Runs
5 June 2016 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2016 Provisional Results
Our sincere apologies for the error which resulted in runners being directed around the field the wrong way, meaning the course was slightly short. We will make sure this is sorted for next year, and sorry if you thought you had a PB!
If you spot any errors in the results please email firstname.lastname@example.com
This popular event, organised in association with Chippenham Rugby Club, follows a scenic route from the rugby club at Allington Fields, along quiet country lanes towards the picturesque Biddestone village. The Family Fun Runs take place around Chippenham Rugby Club grounds.
This year's events are Race #4 in the Wiltshire Athletics Association Wiltshire Road Race League and Wiltshire Junior Race League.
Please email co if you would like to sponsor this event.
ARC Race Permit: ARC 16/331
Please note that Allington Farm Shop, with Chippenham Lions, will be hosting a Cherish Vehicle and Farm Fun Day on the same day as the event, so it may be a bit busy with vehicles entering their car park. You may wish to take the opportunity to pop along to their event after the race, or enjoy a coffee and cake at their excellent café.
Family Fun Run Race Information
- Please note that on-day entry will close promptly at 9.45 am; please arrive early to avoid disappointment on the day.
- Combined U5/U7 Fun Run approximately 0.5 mile
- Combined U9/U11/U13/U15/U17 Fun Run approximately 1 mile.
- Please note that Fun Run age limits may have to be applied at the Race Director's discretion.
- Trophy prizes for 1st boy and 1st girl in each category of the Fun Runs. Medals for all finishers.
- Entry cost: £3
- Click here for on-line entry via Entry Central (note admin fee applies)
- Click here to download entry form
- Click here to download the Race Information Sheet
5 Mile Road Race Information
- Pre-entry cost: £9 affiliated/£11 unaffiliated.
- Entries on the day: £11 affiliated/£13 unaffiliated
- On-day registration closes at 10.30am.
- Entry limit: 350 runners
- Age limit:15+
- Prizes: £50 cash prize for 1st male and female
- Trophy prizes for age category winners plus various spot prizes and race medal for all finishers.
- Click here for on-line entry via Entry Central (note admin fee applies)
- Click here to download entry form
- Click here to download the Race Information Sheet
Course records (old route) : Allister Sheffield 26.20 (2011) and Amy Chalk 28.26 (2011)
Course records (new route) : Simon Nott 25.54 (2013) and Ruth Barnes 29.05 (2015)
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Purchasing a new house or home is the greatest purchase of your life, and small mistakes can cost you dear. So I've drawn up a house-buying fight strategy, with 8 top techniques.
Don't buy if you can't remain longer
If you can't devote to remaining in one place for at least a couple of years, then owning a home is most likely not for you, a minimum of not yet. You might wind up losing money with the transaction expenses of selling and buying a house if you offer any faster even in rising market.
Begin by strengthening your credit
Because you will likely need to get a home mortgage with the help of home loan broker to buy a house, you should guarantee your credit rating is as tidy as possible. You must attempt to get copies of your credit report prior to you begin home hunting. You must ensure the truths are appropriate, and fix any mistakes your discover.
Discover the house you can really manage
Go for the house that you can afford. You can purchase housing that runs about two-and-one half times your annual income however you will do better to make use of one of several calculators offered online to obtain a better manage on how your debt, earnings, and costs affect exactly what you can afford.
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Meet Deb
Deb is making a difference for young New Yorkers. As a Social Worker in our Juvenile Rights Practice, Deb is part of an interdisciplinary team representing children, adolescents, teens and young adults. While the Attorney on Deb's team focuses on resolving the legal issues of their shared clients, Deb ensures the needs of her clients are being correctly identified and addressed by connecting them with the services and supports they need to thrive.
Keeping Families Together
In early 2018, Deb teamed up with attorney Meghan Cuomo to make a lasting difference for 2 of Legal Aid's youngest clients, a little girl and her baby brother who were living in separate homes following the sudden death of their mother. After many hearings and conferences, motions and meetings, Deb and Meghan were able to secure the unification of sister and brother under one roof where they can grow up together.
The story of the little girl and her baby brother began in 2016, when the children were removed from their mother due to allegations of neglect. At the time, there were no resources available to keep the kids together, so they were placed in separate homes. The young girl went to live with her Paternal Grandmother, while the baby boy was sent to a non-kinship foster home. In early 2017, the mother of the two children and the grandmother of the little girl both passed away unexpectedly within 24 hours of each other. Overnight, the little girl became her baby brother's only living relative.
Deb and Meghan know that siblings in foster care do best when they grow up together, so while Meghan filed motions and made arguments in court requesting the unification of her young clients in the same home, Deb advocated for the same outcome with officials at the Administration for Children's Services and the respective foster care agencies responsible for each child.
A Life-Long Victory
Working alongside each other, Deb and Meghan pushed to bring the little girl and her baby brother together under the care of the girl's Godmother. Deb even worked during her vacation, sending emails and texts from five time-zones away. Deb recalls that she and Meghan both "spent so much time living and breathing this case" to ensure the best possible outcome for their clients.
Finally last month, after years of fighting bureaucratic red tape and obstinate government agencies, Deb and Megan successfully achieved the goal of uniting their young clients in the home of the little girl's Godmother who plans to adopt both children. After 16 years as a Social Worker at The Legal Aid Society, Deb "knows how the system works" and is happy she can use her experience to make a lasting difference in the lives of her clients.
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It's right around the corner!
That time of year when all your diet and fitness regimens are put aside for the sake of enjoying food and fun with your loved ones.
After all the celebration and enjoyment is done, you'd be surprised how quickly all the hard work you put into staying in shape goes down the drain.
So What Do You DO?
Ideally you should do what I call "Keep Training" this means you train through the holiday weeks as if they were just any other week.
But I get it, it's not that easy when you have to defrost the turkey 2 days beforehand, pick up your in-laws from the airport, occupy the kids and make sure you have enough mashed potatoes because Uncle Steve is coming for dinner.
So what ends up happening due to all the stress and time restraints is that you put your own personal health and fitness on hold.
Then the Monday aftermath of a holiday filled with second helpings, desserts and a few too many adult beverages is the "Now it's time to get back in shape mode".
Is that person you?
Take advantage of these tried, tested, and proven tips to get back on track:
1. Increase Water Intake. You can't overlook the wonderful benefits that water gives to your body. Not only does it hydrate, but when consumed in recommended portions, it serves to flush the body and helps you eliminate any leftover toxins and free radicals from all those fat-heavy, calorie-dense Thanksgiving delights.
- If you have a hard time drinking plain water, convert it into a more pleasant beverage by making flavored green tea, or squeezing lemon, adding mint, raspberries or cucumbers for a refreshing twist.
- Drink enough water to send you to the bathroom at least five times per day.
2. Rev Up Your Metabolism. The sooner you take steps to increase your metabolism, the sooner your body can start to really burn those extra pounds. These suggestions will increase your metabolism:
- * Green tea is an excellent product for increasing metabolism. Have a cup or two during the day, but avoid drinking green tea at night, the caffeine may keep you awake.
- * Add some B complex to your daily vitamin intake.
- * You can also increase your metabolism by eating foods that require extra energy to digest, such as protein.
3. Load Up On Fiber. Fiber-rich foods or as we like to call them WARRIOR 20 FOODS go hand in hand with water. They help to pull the toxins from the body that the water flushes out. Remember that your body doesn't absorb much of the fiber, so its main purpose is to take bad stuff with it when it's being eliminated.
- Fiber can be found in fruits and vegetables, especially the ones that are consumed with the skin on.
- Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and long beans are great sources of fiber. It's a good idea to also include whole grains like quinoa or wild rice
4. Get Moving! Go for a walk, play some outdoor games with the family or keep it simple and do some stretching. Join us for a FREE Thanksgiving Day Workout! It is the best way to get the burn you want!
- If you have access to a gym get in there early thanksgiving morning and perform a sprint session, or a full body weight training workout.
- If that's too intense get on the treadmill, jack up the incline and walk for 30-40 minutes while you plan out your day of festivities.
- If time is an issue, you can get out and walk the neighborhood or get a few exercise DVDs and workout at home at your own convenience.
- If you belong to a TFW or if there is one in your area look up their Thanksgiving Schedule. All TFW facilities will be running a FUN, FAT Burning Holiday Workout!
As I have always preached your best bet to get back into shape after Thanksgiving is to not lose track at all, it's only human for you to want to indulge a little and you should!
However if you're guilty of going overboard during Thanksgiving, this program should get you on track again.
The TFW Pittsburgh Thanksgiving workout starts at 9am and is open to the public!
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The SOAS Law Society and SOAS Bar Society have prepared documents containing details of most if not all training contracts (2020 start date), vacation schemes (2017-18), mini-pupillages and Mooting, including information about deadlines, application processes, academic requirements etc. Having prepared a similar document detailing the summer deadlines, we received positive feedback and decided to produce an updated version for this year's applicants.
We hope this will provide an accessible, convenient, and efficient medium through which you can decide which law firms to apply to and proceed with the applications accordingly.
Vacation Scheme
A vacation scheme is a period of work experience with a law firm. Typically they run for one or two weeks, although they can be longer. Vacation schemes aren't just a work experience opportunity; many law firms will use them as a way of hunting down potential training contract recruits.
Training Contract
A training contract is a two-year placement that is undertaken by trainee solicitors after they finish their year-long Legal Practice Course (LPC). The final step before qualification, it can be likened to an apprenticeship: an opportunity to put all your academic knowledge to vocational use.
Mini-pupillages are short periods of work experience, usually for one week, in a set of chambers. Mini-pupillages provide an invaluable insight into life as a barrister and may provide some useful contacts to assist you in finding pupillage.
A Mooting round simulates a court hearing, in which participants analyze a problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions and present oral argument. It is an opportunity to enhance your persuasive skills.


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Rehabilitating a Reactive Dog Is a Lifelong Process/
If I had to sum up my mission in one sentence, it would be this: my mission lies in raising awareness about how positive reinforcement can help your reactive dog. This is the number one message I'm always trying spread and stay true to.
But sometimes, life with a reactive dog can get really hard. They're barking all the time. Everything is scary to them. Your family doesn't understand you. Positive reinforcement is taking too much time. You find yourself wondering: is it ever going to get better?
The short answer to this question is: YES and NO.
Some things will get better, I promise. My Bailey was so messed up when I adopted her, I sometimes can't believe how far we've come, especially given all of the mistakes I made in the first year of our journey together. It's almost unbelievable that she's the most well-trained dog in our household, despite her issues with reactivity.
There are definitely many ways to tackle reactivity with positive reinforcement. You can start by signing up for my free email course (Reactive Dogs: Where to Start) or hiring a really good force-free dog trainer (How to Choose a Good Dog Trainer). You're going to need a lot of patience and support, but the hard work is so worth it! DO NOT fall prey to people who say that traumatized dogs need prong or e-collars! These collars will only solve YOUR problems, not your dog's! Click here to read why positive reinforcement is THE ONLY way to truly help your fearful dog!
Now let's talk about the other part of the answer: NO, some things might never get better.
Your dog might never be excited to meet a new dog, human, child. He might always be afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks. Visitors at the house might always be a problem. There are several reasons for that. First, if your dog is afraid of loud noises, he can be triggered at any time because noises are impossible to predict. Second, if your dog is afraid of other dogs, you can run into off-leash dogs at any time. Most of them are unpredictable and have poor training - they run up to you and invade your dog's personal space. Third, if the problem lies in people and children, it's usually hard to explain our dog's needs to them. They often don't respect the boundaries we set and instead of listening to us, they start preaching. Not to mention, children are very loud, fast and unpredictable.
Do you see my point? You cannot control your dog's environment all the time, so some fears will always stay present.
My advice is to change your mindset.
When I started working with Bailey, I set a goal: I want her to stop barking at other dogs. But looking back, this goal wasn't particularly realistic. I wasn't aware of how deep her problems were and that they go way beyond dogs. The core of her issues is the lack of her general feeling of safety. Once I changed my mindset, things improved drastically. I set new goals:
I want to create more safe spaces for Bailey.
I want her to be able to observe a dog from a safe distance.
If she flips out because of a loud noise, I want to be able to manage that.
Nobody can just fix their dog overnight. If you are setting your expectations too high, you are going to be disappointed - and your dog is going to become even more frustrated. Once Bailey and I started reaching our smaller goals, we kept setting new ones. Today, we can pass most dogs at a close proximity and she doesn't bark. Sure, she still gets triggered if a dog is off-leash or if he barks at her, but this is just something that we have to manage.
Remember: it's not about completely getting rid of your dog's reactivity. This can take YEARS and some of it may always be present. It's about learning how to manage it.
None of us signed up to have a reactive dog - or if you did, you are my personal hero. I'm not ashamed to say that I never would have chosen this for myself; I was 19 years old, fresh out of High School, zero dog training knowledge. But I believe Bailey was given to me for a reason and not a day goes by that I don't thank the universe for blessing me with her.
Some days I do (still) get scared. Loud noises are still a big challenge for us. I wonder: is it always going to be this way? Am I going to have to worry about her for the next 10 years? How are we going to cope with all the life changes yet to come?
I know it's not easy, making a home out of a realization that your dog might never be normal.
I can't travel with Bailey by any means other than by car. She'll never be around children. If I ever foster, I'll have to take so many precautions. Just this year, with two new dogs coming into the house, it's been really hard for her. This is our reality. But it's manageable.
But you know what? It's more than just manageable - it's a learning experience every single day. It's the unique feeling of joy when she overcomes a fear. It's extra cuddling when she's having a hard day - or when I'm having a hard day. It's educating other people, it's running this blog, it's being a better mom to Chilly, it's growing into a better human.
It's crying because of fear and frustration but then getting back up the next day and understanding that the most important job I have is teaching Bailey that the world is a beautiful, safe space - even on the days when I don't believe in that myself.
It's our reality. It's not perfect, but it's worth it.
If you ever struggle really hard with having a reactive dog and feel like you have absolutely no support system, please join my FREE email course that will help you get started and guide you through the beginning stages, or just email me at email@example.com if you have a specific question.
Rehabilitating a reactive dog might be a lifelong process, but you don't have to do it alone!
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Elizabeth and I just had an amazing unexpected cultural experience. We decided to explore the center of the city, the piassa, to check out the Arada market and walk around. On our way to the market, we stopped by a little shop to purchase locks so that we can keep our valuables safe at the guesthouse. The man selling locks, Muleye, spoke perfect English and immediately sparked conversation with us. He was wearing a Peace Corps shirt that was given to him by his friend who was a Peace Corps volunteer last year. Unfortunately, his friend was forced to evacuate Gondar due to the political violence going on last June.
When we asked Muleye for directions to the Arada market, he insisted on taking us himself. The market is a very vibrant and busy place – shops of all kinds, goats in the street, women carrying chickens for sale, children playing, etc. The shops ranged from basic goods, such as kitchen supplies and clothes, to hand-made pottery, cultural clothing, and spices. It was nice having Muleye to show us around; you could easily get lost in the Arada market.
Elizabeth mentioned to Muleye that she enjoyed knitting and spinning cotton and was hoping to find a traditional spindle. Muleye asked around, but since it was a Sunday and some vendors were closed, we could not find a spindle at the market. Instead, he decided to take us to his grandmother's home, who is an incredibly talented spinner. She is a nun and lives in a small, thatched roof home very close to St. Gabriel's church. She is a peaceful, sweet, and fragile old woman. We entered her home and she showed us her spools of cotton and some of the fabric that has been created from it. With this fabric, she makes traditional clothing that is given to a male as a gift on his wedding day. It is very soft and beautiful.
It was really special to be welcomed into Muleye's grandmother's home. Prior to leaving, she insisted we eat some of her boiled potatoes with chili powder. Each of us grabbed a potato from the pot, peeled it, added a bit of chili powder, and ate it. She could peel a potato in 5 seconds
Learning a bit about Muleye's grandmother's life and seeing her home was a truly unexpected cultural experience. It's amazing how a common interest (spinning and knitting) can lead to such vibrant, rich cultural exchanges. This experience gave me a glimpse into the life of an elderly nun in the community. I also thought it was special to see the differences in generations and how Muleye interacted with his grandmother. He has an immense amount of love and respect for her.


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@rinalicat: Hahah, yeah, he's standing on Taijin's blade... I don't know, I suppose Taijin's size changes with every new page XDDD Thanks for your comment!!
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Three Rock Frequency Change
Viewers in the greater Dublin area receive their SAORVIEW signal from either Three Rock or Kippure. Both sites transmit on the same frequency and the receiver does not know which transmission site is being received.
RTÉNL plans to change frequency at Three Rock very shortly. There is no longer a requirement to operate this site as a Single Frequency Network (SFN) with Kippure.
On 10th July 2012, Three Rock will change from channel 54 to channel 30. Service from this site will cease at 09.00 hrs and return at 13.00 hrs. Following this frequency change, viewers who no longer receive channel 54 will have to re-scan their receivers in order to receive from channel 30. This change will coincide with the EPG change also planned for this date.
SAORVIEW plans to inform the public of this change in the lead up to 10th July through the SAORVIEW website and through public information announcements on all SAORVIEW TV services.
A group "A" aerial thus is the correct aerial for Three Rock (South Dublin City and other areas)


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- I'm glad to see that Microsoft is working on making Eclipse more usable and better-behaved under Windows 7.
- My boy Pat Richard wrote a nice script for sending an automated "welcome" message to new Exchange users. Check it out.
- There's quite a concentration of Exchange and OCS talent in the Bay Area, but the only person I can think of that I've met is Ed Crowley. I've got some catching up to do.
- "A DIY Guide to Going Nuclear."
- It's harder than you might think to teach a bunch of 13-16-year-old boys to safely change a tire, what with all the jokes about lug nuts and so forth.
- Next week I'll be in Pensacola. Waffle House, Chick-Fil-A, and Cracker Barrel, watch out! Better still, I get to drop by Alexandria and see Mom, Grandma, and the rest of the family first.
- Health insurance reform: it's not the work of the devil, it's just a law. Laws can be changed. If you don't like it, relax and remember that simple fact.


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So, today I was thinking and decided that the new blog challenge I created needed some tweaks. So here's the tweaks!!
First, I cropped off five days, I realized that ten days was a little too many. So, the new challenge is five days long. I also added a different thing to do for each day.
I decided this might be easier to handle then how it was set up before.
Here's some more details about what you can do for each day. Remember, your goal is to talk to people, via any form of communication, that you haven't talked in in a long time. By a long time I mean years, or several months.
Day One: Talk to a childhood friend who has helped shaped your life.
I would say with this one you could go up to high school, but that's it. Was there someone during this point in your life that encouraged you, taught you a valuable life lesson? Helped you realize something about yourself?
Day Two: Talk to a college/work friend who you haven't seen in years.
Not everyone goes to college, and even if you did you don't have to pick someone from there. Maybe you have an old roommate you want to catch up with. Or someone who you used to chat with on break.
Day Three: Talk to a relative you don't see regularly.
My extended family is all spread out over the country. It takes a lot of planning and work to get everyone at the same location at the same time! (my grandma achieved this this summer! Go grandma!!) I know some people have family all around them, but I'm sure there is at least someone you don't talk to quite as regularly.
Day Four: Connect with someone you've met online, a fellow blogger, twitter follower, etc.
Was there a blog you read that got you into blogging? Did you ever bother to tell that person what their blog meant to you? Or what about that twitter follower who helped you reach 100? Did you connect with them?
Day Five: Engage with someone you used to hold anger towards.
This is a biggie. To be quite honest, I'm going to be a little apprehensive when my day five comes. Use your judgement and common sense for this day. If the wounds are still fresh maybe it isn't the right time. If the water is clear, maybe it's time to mend the relationship.
So there you have it!! Five simple days of reconnecting. I tried to make this simple enough that any blogger could do it. If you don't have a blog, but still want to, feel free to post comments on this blog of your experiences! It's about getting out of our comfort zones (I know their cozy but no one likes a hermit) and reconnecting with people who have made contributions to our lives.


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Whale TailThe front of the whale tail will be Portside's most overhung piece of real estate maxing out at 68° degrees. The sides and back of this freestanding piece of climbing goodness will include vertical and slab climbing to make this magnificent island truly versatile.
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Maciej Frąckiewicz Tour 2018 - Chinaby Weronika Florencio
|Maciej Frackiewicz will be a Jury Member at the International Accordion Festival in Harbin and then, he will perform three solo recitals, one concert with orchestra and give a masterclass.
7th -11th August - Jury International Accordion Festival in Harbin
8th August - Symphonic Concert - Krzysztof Penderecki - Accordion Concerto, the Children's Palace Theater in Harbin
9th August - Masterclasses in Harbin
12th August - Solo Recital, Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing
14th August - Solo Recital, Lei Feng Theater in Changsha
16th August - Solo Recital, Grand Theatre in Tianjin
The main event during the tour will be the concert on 8th of August, which will be a Chinese premiere of the Krzysztof Penderecki's Accordion Concerto (version from Concerto Doppio).
Program of the solo recitals presents mostly Polish pieces.
J. S. Bach - Prelude und Fugue fis moll DWK II
Dariusz Przybylski - Sonata da chiesa
Witold Lutoslawski - Bukolics
Andrzej Tuchowski - Te Lucis Ante Terminum
Mikolaj Majkusiak - Dyad
Sofia Gubaidulina - De Profundis
J. Ph. Rameau - from Pieces de Clavecin
L'entretien des Muses
La Poule
Astor Piazzolla - Flora's Game
Krzysztof Penderecki - Sinfonietta
The project is co-organised by the Polish Institute in Beijing and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.


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I don't own a TiVo. As I have stated openly in the past, my DVR of choice is a Windows MCE box. Apparently, without me knowing, TiVo users and I have something in common: the inability to easily transcode files to a format that you can manipulate on a Mac or play on an iPod. Well Mac Geekery has a little tutorial on how to make your TiVo's media playable on your Mac and/or your iPod, something I still struggle with when it comes to Microsoft's DVRMS, but it's not particularly easy.
The method uses some script-fu—an application called Galleon and VLC to work its magic. The resulting MPEG-2, according to the article, doesn't work on much other than VLC so they recommend additional transcoding, this time to MPEG-4.
It's not what one would call "easy" really, but once setup, it sure is seamless. I set this up on the Mac mini in the living room so that it will pull the files from the TiVo, decode them, transcode them, and add them to iTunes. Now I have all my shows via Front Row within several hours of them being recorded on the TiVo. What's more, they're smaller, work on the iPod, and let me stop worrying about if the TiVo is running out of space. Now I just add drives to the Mac mini and move on (since my Mac mini can use all my connected media in Front Row).
The setup seems rather arduous, but for seamless compatibility with your Mac it could almost be worth it. At least it's a way to add a sort of DVR capability to Front Row instead of waiting idly for Apple to do so. Now someone just needs to find a way to get rid of all those annoying commercials.


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The 10 Best Kids' Motorcycles
This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in January of 2017. Children of all ages love a good thrill, and being without a license shouldn't hold them back. We've picked out some of the best kids' motorcycles on the market today, which vary in size, speed, range and fuel type. Choose one from the list that works with your offspring's age and weight for the safest and most entertaining ride. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best kids' motorcycle on Amazon.
Why Your Kid Should Have A Motorcycle Before A Car
It will also teach them to respect the hazards that come with a motorized vehicle.
Many parents can be hesitant to give their child a motorcycle, seeing it as a big leap from a bicycle that perhaps they're not quite ready for. But what moms and dads out there have to remember is that there is something faster, and far more complex that will come into your child's life in the future — a car. And even though more teens are opting to wait to get their license, when that day comes, you want your kid to be as prepared as possible. Rather than seeing a kids' motorcycle as a big jump from a bicycle, see it as a safe, measured introduction to driving a motorized vehicle. Giving a child a small motorcycle before he gets his drivers license can actually put your mind a bit more at ease when that big day occurs.
Kids' motorcycles allow children the chance to become comfortable driving something that can go a bit faster than their bicycle. It will also teach them to respect the hazards that come with a motorized vehicle. On his motorcycle, your child can learn about things like taking slow, wide turns, reducing speed early for stop signs, and keeping an eye out for pedestrians. You'd probably much rather he learn about these important driving rules for the first time on a kids' motorcycle, that can only reach limited speeds, than in a car. And, by the way, the more confident you are that your child is ready to drive safely, the the more prepared he may actually be. Studies have found that there is a correlation between teen success rate in earning a driver's license and their parent's level of belief in them. You'll probably instantly feel more secure about your child taking the car wheel if he's already had some practice behind another motorized vehicle.
Motorcycles teach kids about more than safety. They also instill a sense of care and responsibility for the vehicle. Your son or daughter will take pride in his motorcycle, and want to keep it clean, as well as store it somewhere safe — much like he'll one day need to do with a car. Many kids' motorcycles need to be recharged before they're ready to hit the road again. Some new teen drivers don't properly plan their gas station trips, finding themselves with almost no fuel when they're already running late. Remembering to charge his motorcycle will train your child in the important lesson of having your vehicle fueled up in time for a big ride.
Some Guidelines For Motorcycle Riding
Before giving your child permission to hop on his ride, there are some rules you should go over. Your child should have a helmet that fits him well and offers full coverage. It's too common that parents just try to put their own helmet on a teen, or repurpose a bicycle helmet for the motorcycle. But your kid should have one that fits snugly on his head and protects his whole head, including the jawline. Even if your child only wants to ride to the nearby park for some beneficial outdoor play, he should still wear a helmet.
Your child should have a helmet that fits him well and offers full coverage.
Teach your child about proper riding attire, too. Kids should never drive their motorcycle in sandals or flip-flops. Make sure they put on sturdy shoes that cover their entire foot. You can always encourage them to wear safer footwear by buying them a fun pair they've been asking for, like light-up shoes or high-tops. They should also have on long sleeves and pants, as some motorcycles can become very hot when exposed to the sun, and could burn bare skin. Giving them elbow and knee pads isn't a bad idea either.
When a child starts riding their motorcycle is a good time to teach them about distracted driving, too. Make sure he puts away his phone before hopping on the bike. You might even require him to put it in his backpack or under his seat before he even starts the ignition. And while your child may not venture far beyond your neighborhood, he should still obey all traffic laws, stopping at stop signs, yielding to pedestrians, and so forth. When your kid is aware of these rules, you'll have more peace of mind each time he goes out for a ride.
Choosing The Right Motorcycle For Your Kid
There are tons of kids' motorcycles to choose from, so you'll just need to ask yourself a few questions about your son or daughter's phase of life, skill level, and habits. If your youngster has just graduated from the tricycle, then you'll likely want a model with a low speed limit. Some only reach a modest 10 miles per hour, and are good starter choices for the beginner rider. Meanwhile, if you have a young teen who is craving a bit more independence and responsible enough for faster speeds, you might want one that can reach around 25 miles per hour.
If you live in an area with a lot of dirt roads, you may want a model with all-terrain tires that have good tread and can handle mud and gravel.
Your child's personal style will be a factor, too. If your kid is a big Motocross fan and wants to imitate the professional riders he loves, you can find him a sportier looking design. Meanwhile, kids with an eye for all things retro may want a model that resembles a moped or Vespa. And as for younger riders, there are some adorable models that look like police motorcycles, feature popular Pixar characters, and more, that the 12 and under kids will love.
Think about the conditions your child will ride in, too. If you live in an area with a lot of dirt roads, you may want a model with all-terrain tires that have good tread and can handle mud and gravel. There are a few other features that can enhance a sense of control, too, like hydraulic brakes and circuit breakers that automatically shut off the motor when they sense a problem. Whichever design you choose, you'll be giving your kid a gift he'll be proud to take around the neighborhood.
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