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Tracy Daniels Dip. SFH, Reg. CNHC & AfSFH, Adv. Cert. Counselling, DBS Cert.
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About me
Affordable, effective hypnotherapy for emotional well-being and positive outcomes. Hello, I am a registered, experienced, professionally qualified Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness teacher.
I provide clients with a relaxing and comfortable space in which to offload problems and work toward finding solutions. I have enabled many of my former clients to achieve successful outcomes and move forward with their lives. Helping adults, children and young people cope with the symptoms of anxiety, low mood, fears and phobias or reduce the adverse effects of stress is a major, but not exclusive, focus of my work.
I am the longest qualified and most experienced Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist in this area (trained by The Clifton Practice, the only school of Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy in the UK)) and the first to establish a successful, private practice offering treatment to clients in Dorset. My ground floor therapy room, which is easily accessible, is based in a tranquil location in the leafy suburb of Broadstone, close to the centres of Poole, Bournemouth and other areas of the conurbation. There is plenty of space for off road parking.
You can find out more by visiting my website: www.rainbowhypnotherapy.co.uk/ and take a look at the photos of my peaceful, relaxing therapy room.
Solution focused hypnotherapy:
- Employs the use of modern, research based techniques for positive results in a relatively short period of time
- Is underpinned by up-to-date developments in neuroscience
- Focuses upon what the client wants to achieve rather than the problem
- Is a positive and active process which engages the client in focusing upon the present and desired outcomes for the future, rather than focusing upon the problem or events of the past
You can find out more about Solution Focused Hypnotherapy by visiting the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy at www.afsfh.com
Prior to retraining as a hypnotherapist I have worked for over 20 years in the "people professions" primarily in education as an SEN Teacher and FE Lecturer, as well as an Adult Education Tutor. I have an Advanced Certificate in Counselling (taught course) as well as other helping and healing therapies.
For the past three years I have also been actively practising mindfulness and mindfulness meditation. I have successfully completed Professional Mindfulness Practitioner training (taught course) and gained a Certificate in Mindfulness Based Interventions. I may integrate aspects of my knowledge and experience in this area to assist clients, if appropriate.
My approach is professional, caring, supportive and non-judgemental. I attend regular sessions for supervision and continuing professional development, in order to stay up to date with the latest research and advances in hypnotherapy and neuroscience. I am currently engaged in advanced studies in psychotherapy. I am committed to the highest standards and I adhere to a code of professional conduct. I am insured to practise hypnotherapy.
I am a registered member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which is the UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners. CNHC's register is approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA.) I am subject to their Code of Conduct and their professional guidelines and requirements for continuous professional development. I meet UK-wide standards of practice in my work. I am also a registered member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists (AfSFH) and I adhere to their professional requirements. I am fully insured and I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
My normal opening hours are Monday - Friday 9.30 - 19.00 & Saturdays 9.30 - 13.00.
Appointments outside these times may be available, by arrangement.
I have a sincere and innate desire to enable people to solve problems and make positive changes in their lives. Former clients have rated my service 5 star on Facebook:
"Tracy has helped me with very deep seated problems that I have been suffering with for almost 4 years. I cannot begin to express how much better I feel and it's all down to this wonderful lady." Facebook review October 2016.
"I would thoroughly recommend some sessions with Tracy. Prior to seeing Tracy I felt somewhat stuck in a negative cycle, but now I feel that I can finally move forward."
Extract from a website testimonial.
Further testimonials are available to view on my website.
I seek to offer a high quality service to my clients at an affordable price. I work primarily with women and young people including children from 8 years upwards. My clients range in age from 8 to 80 years and come from all walks of life.
I look forward to helping you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
- Certificate in Mindfulness Based Interventions - Professional Mindfulness Practitioner (National Counselling Society)
- AEB & Central School of Counselling & Therapy: Advanced Combined Certificate in Counselling (Skills and Theory)
- Certificate in Education (SEN)
- Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS)
- BA (Hons.) Sociology
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
- Fear of flying
- Food addiction *
- Insomnia *
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Low self-confidence *
- Low self-esteem
- Pain management *
- Panic attacks *
- Phobias *
- Public speaking
- Quit smoking
- Relaxation
- Sleep disorders *
- Sports performance
- Stress *
- Weight loss
* If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have one of the medical conditions starred above, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Women's issues
I offer a free ten minute telephone or email consultation, if required. This is followed by the initial consultation which usually lasts for an hour and costs £25.00. Please note that the initial consultation does not include hypnosis. It is an opportunity to me to explore your problem and it is enables you to find out much more about solution focused hypnotherapy and how the brain works in relation to your problem.
Follow up sessions which last for approximately 55 minutes cost £45.00. You will receive a free CD or MP3 recording for regular use at home between sessions.
Treatment for a specific phobia costs £160.00 and this includes the initial consultation followed by three follow up sessions.
A Smoking Cessation session lasts for approximately ninety minutes to two hours and includes the Initial Consultation. This costs £125.00 for a single session, but more sessions are available at £45.00, if required.
A Hypnotherapy for Childbirth package costs £200.00 and this includes the initial consultation and four additional sessions.
Further information
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with:
- Tension headaches
- Fertility
- Self-Hypnosis for Childbirth
- Unhelpful thinking patterns
- Motivation and performance enhancement
- Unhelpful habits
- Interview preparation
- Children and young people
- Parental stress
- Coping with the menopause
- Obssessive, compulsive disorder*
* If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have one of the medical conditions starred above, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments.
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A Hugo Boss fairy had entered my hotel room while I was partying and had left some great gifts. Its christmas all over again.
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That jewelry stuff really look great on this dress. Is cross fashion thinking. Wearing a long set instead of short as per dress. ~Landsberg J.
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PRODUCT: Specialty fluorinated chemicals
HEADQUARTERS: River Edge, N.J.
LOCAL OPERATION: North Augusta plant produces inhalation anesthetics, pharmaceutical intermediates and fluorinated oils, greases and waxes.
LOCAL EMPLOYEES: 130 (approximate)
KEY EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Ehrenfeld, founder and president
HISTORY: Dr. Ehrenfeld was one of several Cornell University chemists who worked on the Manhattan Project, the U.S. government's top-secret operation that developed the atom bomb. His team developed the inert, flourine-based lubricants for the gaseous diffusion plant at Oak Ridge, Tenn. The team commercialized the nonflammable lubricants in 1950, creating Halocarbon Products.
In 1982, the company began building its plant in North Augusta, which offered ample land for expansion and a skilled work force. By the late 1980s, the plant was responsible for all of the company's production. The facility has expanded operations several times since 1990, and more are planned.
RECENT NEWS: Halocarbon recently completed construction of its Semi-Works plant, allowing the company to do rapid testing, trials and preliminary manufacturing of new products.
Auto incentives
Automakers have used incentives for years to spur sales. A new consumer survey suggests consumers want incentives to be around long after the economy improves.
About 53 percent of people in a recent survey said they would not buy or lease a new vehicle without some sort of incentive. And 68 percent of participants said companies offering such incentives overcharge for their vehicles in the first place.
The August poll of 1,002 people by Maritz Inc., a St. Louis-based market researcher, also found that more than a third, 36 percent, had postponed a vehicle purchase because of financial concerns.
Staff skimping
People are the most important resource a company has. But many small businesses don't have a sound strategy for identifying and hiring the most qualified people.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives, a nonprofit volunteer business counseling organization, known as SCORE, can help business owners develop a policy-and-procedures manual that outlines responsibilities and duties for each position in your organization.
To find out more, call the Augusta SCORE office at 793-9998 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday to make an appointment.
Bowling records
Brunswick Corp., a global leader in the leisure products industry, was into a lot more than bowling.
At the turn of the 20th century, company president B.E. Bensinger - whose father was the son-in-law of company founder John Brunswick - led the business into wood and rubber products and even the record industry.
In fact, Al Jolson's hit Sonny Boy was recorded on a Brunswick label.
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December retail sales dented by blizzard, frugality
Several top U.S. retailers missed Wall Street's high expectations for December sales as a paralyzing post-Christmas blizzard on the East Coast slowed what had been a two-month shopping spree.
Analysts are expecting an average rise of 3.4 percent in December sales at stores open at least a year for the 28 major retailers tracked by Thomson Reuters. That would cap the best holiday season since before the recession.
The results could signal a welcome boost for consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy, but now that Christmas is over, shoppers seem poised to put their wallets away.
I want money in my bank account and my 401k back to where it used to be, said Patricia Welcoy, a legal assistant shopping on Wednesday in Manhattan and toting a T.J. Maxx bag.
Unemployment is still hovering just below 10 percent, and efforts by Americans to pay down high household debt loads are limiting their ability to shop as often as they once did.
The turbulence is here to stay, said David Bassuk, a managing director at consulting firm AlixPartners. The consumer is still very sensitive to even slight fluctuations in prices -- the consumer is still looking for deals.
Initial reports showed wholesale club operator Costco Wholesale Corp's U.S. same-store sales rose 4 percent, below expectations, while teen fashion chain Wet Seal posted an unexpected drop.
The Standard & Poor's Retail Index gained 23.4 percent in 2010, but has not budged much since early December on worries that consumer spending growth will slow. Shares of retailers will rise further only if the companies increase their profit forecasts, Wall Street analysts say.
The holiday season was humming along until a massive East Coast snowstorm disrupted shopping the week after Christmas, which accounts for 15 percent of seasonal sales.
Research firm ShopperTrak said on Wednesday that retailers did not make up all of the $1 billion in retail sales it said shoppers put off because of the storm.
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc said the snowstorm had hurt December sales, which ended up below forecasts. Drugstore chain Walgreen Co also missed estimates on disappointing pharmacy sales.
Results from Victoria's Secret parent Limited Brands Inc came in slightly above expectations.
Teen retailers, who are subject to the whims of adolescent tastes and frequently need to slash prices, showed mixed results. Zumiez's same-store sales were up 9.2 percent, but still fell short of forecasts of an 11.5 percent gain. Buckle Inc's 6.1 percent gain topped estimates.
Hot Topic's same-store sales fell again, down 1.7 percent, but still beat expectations.
Those set to report December sales on Thursday include Macy's Inc, off-price retailer TJX Cos Inc and upscale department store chain Saks Inc.
Wall Street's forecast of higher retail sales was consistent with a jump in auto sales for December.
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text: I think he might have been confusing EDGE with HSDPA, which can compete with broadband speeds (and is marketed by some as mobile broadband) For me the lack of 3G is a sticking point. Having just taken out a contract with 3 (best price plan and good coverage for where I am about to move), and absolutely loving the advantages that 3G brings, I am wondering whether I can bear to go back to an inferior technology. I am all for openness, my computers all run linux, my nintendo DS runs linux, I will probably install it on a partition of my brain when the technology arises, but there is a line at which I say "I am paying for something here JUST because it is open, I already have something with more of the features that are important to me". At the moment I am still strongly tempted to get a GTA02 although it would be more like a PDA to me than a phone since I wouldn't use my SIM in it, but if there was a model with 3G I would definitely be getting, and phoning with, it. Mo. On Tue, 2008-06-10 at 22:31 +0200, thomasg wrote: > On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 3:12 PM, <wim.delvaux at adaptiveplanet.com> > wrote: > In fact 2G/Edge is really fast (more like standard ADSL speeds > over here in > Europe). > > You're kidding, right? > EDGE maxes out at about 470 kbps - if you get a full channel (8 > timeslots) for yourself. > In most GSM networks one of the timeslots is reserved for signalling > (BCCH) so 7 staying (~420 kbps). > Even this is only true if you get coding scheme 9. But then you'd have > to have a device that supports EDGE at this rates. > Most devices only support up to ~250 kbps (mostly less). Under real > life conditions you'll get about 120 to 200 kbps as best rates. > In germany DSL starts at 384 kbps if the landline is very long. The > slowest available option normally is 1000 kbps. The average should be > between 3000 and 6000 kbps. 16000 kbps are available in most areas. > Max is at 25000 or 50000 in some cities. > There are other countries like sweden where much higher rates are > common. > > > Also latency is the real pain for Cellurar communication. > > CU > > W > > > > That sounds crazy! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Openmoko community mailing list > > community at lists.openmoko.org > > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community > > > > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > community at lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community > > > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > community at lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community


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Russell Southwood edits an incomparable, and influential, newsletter on information-technology in Africa. He chiefly rides the wave of business in mobil telephony — and the intense competition among global hardware suppliers to sell their wares to African telcos. In a revealing new article, he examines the potential for a similar boom in Internet services. The African web remains underdeveloped and yet Southwood sees expansion around the corner, both from the bottoms-up and the top-down. Unsurprisingly, the biggest barrier to a web explosion in Africa is the very ubiquity of mobile telephony in the region. Who needs their own computer-to-Web connection when the mobile-phone networks with the Web also. Writes perspicacious Southwood:
"The Internet is the basis of Africa's second wave of investment after mobile. It's much smaller but the potential is considerable. Almost everyone wants to see the Internet grow but there are significantly different strategies when it comes to making it happen. The private sector is seeking to find the magic services and applications that will generate both users and money. Governments and their donor supporters look to provide improved services and efficiencies in their processes. Russell Southwood looks at the contrasts between top down vs bottom up strategies for the African Internet."
In the end, urban Africa may become a test-bed for the merger of the computer and the phone, prefiguring the collapse of the distinction between information devices of various sorts. Thus, the tantalizing prospect exits in that in Africa technological conditions exist to spawn real breakthroughs that come first to the world's poorest region and only later to the rest.
See Safaricom's M-pesa money transfer service for proof that in information technology Africa can be on the cutting edge.


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Robert Scoble teased you few weeks ago about a new Microsoft Research project that made him cry.
Today we learn more about this endeavor.
At TED conference, Microsoft showcases "Worldwide Telescope," which aims to allow a PC to simulate a powerful, ground-based telescope. The software borrows millions of digital images that are part of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and other sources, such as NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
Researcher Curtis Wong demonstrated the technology for attendees, zooming out from Microsoft's Redmond campus to view Earth and then zooming farther out, beyond our galaxy, to show the Big Dipper and several other galaxies from the same vantage point.
Microsoft research head Rick Rashid said the project does for space what MSN's Virtual Earth does for our planet. "I love the idea of being able to just sit at my home and explore space, since I am unlikely to get there any other way," said Rashid, a self-described huge Star Trek fan. [Via Cnet]


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Recently MMOchamp posted about MoP faction quartermasters - where they can be found, what they give etc. From all those reputations the most interesting is The Klaxxi as I play for resto druid. So the question is - did anybody manage to reach revered status with it or with any other rep?
Did some quests in Dread Wastes, but i think some quests are bugged and i can't finish quest lines to get to dailies... Any ideas?


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Up until a few years ago, if a teacher wanted to poll the students in the classroom about any topic, the polling was done by a show of hands. How many students like recess better than Math? All hands go up. Total no-brainer.
While visiting classes at back-to-school night, I noticed book covers from the summer reading list attached to the walls in one of the classrooms. Underneath each book was a sheet of paper with round, colored stickers in red, yellow and green. Turns out, all the students attached stickers to each book to signify if they liked them or not. Green for Yes, Yellow for So-So, and Red for No.
Now that's my kind of polling. It's somewhat anonymous, yet visually appealing and easy for everybody to understand. It also gets 100% participation and is effective at communicating the desired result – what do the students REALLY think. A bunch of green dots means the book was a hit. Too many reds and it's time to find a new book for next summer's list.
Keeping things anonymous is the way most kids prefer to have it in a classroom. Unless you're the kid that knows all the answers, in which case, your hand is always up and waving furiously.
Kids with learning disabilities almost always like to keep things anonymous, especially when it comes to answering questions. While some are hyperactive most of the day, there's always the fear of that awkward moment…
As we progress out of the analog, old-school way of doing things, and transition into the digital age, polling students will become more anonymous. And effective. Teachers will be able to ask a question and get the results of the class immediately. Some schools can already do this, and it promises to be good for all students, even those who struggle.
For now, it's not a reality for most of the country. But there are things teachers can do to lighten the load, and embarrassment, for students who struggle in school. Richard Lavoie is the King of understanding how Processing affects kids with learning disabilities and offers some great tips in his F.A.T. City Workshop video.
Teachers know which students are having trouble and for the most part are accommodating. Seating at the front of the classroom helps, but having a code for LD students is a great idea. It can be something simple like waving their hand when they know, and WANT to answer a question or be called on for input. Ty to work these out with each teacher in the IEP.
Sometimes polling publicly in the classroom can't be avoided. At least not yet. But it's coming soon and many students will welcome it.


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Oct 01, 2009 6:07 pm
by Michael Huffman
Here are the articles that will be in BrickJournal 7, which is Architecture-themed. Theme-related articles are in bold.
- Double Brick Fest - Russia's First Event, by Alexander Horoshilov
- TOMARLEGO: Portugal's LEGO Event, by Pedro Silva
- Adult Female Fans of LEGO (AFFOLs) Heather Braaten, by Megan Rothrock
- Spencer Rezkalla: Skylines in Micro, by Joe Meno
- Fallingwater, by Geoff Gray
- Fallingwater: A Builder's View, by Olivia Donahue
- Power Miners: Mining a New Theme, by the LEGO Group
- Horsing Around: Designing the Grand Carousel, my Megan Rothrock
- Battle of the Leviathans, by Ryan Rubino
- Project Yamato, by Nathan Bryan
- Fighting for Life, by Joe Meno
- Project Alpha: Dutch Moonbase, by Joe Meno
You Can Build It:
- Jedi Temple, by Christopher Deck
- Miniland Building: The Skater Girl, by Didier Enjary
- Making a 9-volt to Power Functions Adapter, by Rob Hendrix
- Minifigure Customization 101: Advanced LEGO Element Modification, by Jared Burks
- LEGO Millyard Spruceup, by Mike RIpley
- Building the Afro-American Cultural Center, by Mariann Asanuma
- Bits 'n Pieces, by Willy Tscager
- Mastering FIRST LEGO League, by Randy Miller and Tatiana Znayenko-Miller
- Building the Duplo Brand, pt2, by Jette Orduna
- Not Quite LEGO: Stickfas®, by Greg Hyland
- AFOLs, by Greg Hyland


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Fortune: self made
Source: mutual funds
Net Worth: $1.6 bil
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Residence: Aurora, Illinois , United States, North America
Industry: Finance
Marital Status: married, 2 children
Education: Illinois Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Arts / Science
Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Business Administration
Son of Greek immigrants grew up above family's Chicago grocery store. Developed passion for stock market in teens after investing parents' $5,000 nest egg. First in family to graduate from college; joined Air Force, piloted O-2 Skymasters in Vietnam. Earned M.B.A. from Illinois Institute of Technology, became early authority on convertible securities; launched investment outfit that eventually became Calamos Asset Management in 1977. Public 2004. "Investing is a lot like flying. You can't avoid risk. But to succeed, you must manage it." Keeps aviation skills honed flying his Marchetti jets.
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July 17, 2014
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Filed under: ASI Shows, ASICentral, Community, Member Benefits, Members, News About ASI
ASI celebrated its 15th anniversary of hosting a national trade show in Chicago in a very big way. This show had it all: art, commerce, education, networking and, above all, fun and flair.
The show featured 50 education sessions, leading suppliers, 22 team-building distributor sales meetings and a multimedia keynote by graffiti artist, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Erik Wahl on using creativity to supercharge your potential.
Go to www.asicentral.com for complete coverage of the show, including blogs and videos from ASI's ace on-site editorial team.
To me, innovation was the word of the day on a bustling show floor. I saw tons of new packaging ideas, along with some traditional decorating techniques applied to new products. And, everyone seemed to really benefit from the new Signage + Decoration pavilion and the two days of demos inside. After seeing the techniques, I'm sure distributors will gain a new appreciation for the decorating suppliers do for them.
The feedback from the Erik Wahl keynote was also tremendous. He actually painted right on the stage and spoke about the importance of creativity to business – which are not two words most of us use together in the same sentence. But it makes sense to think outside the box for inspiring ideas.
I think my favorite part of the show was the heartfelt speeches made by winners at Wednesday night's 2014 Counselor® Awards. I especially loved the speech by Gary Hellinger, of Gary Plastic Packaging Corp. (asi/55990), who won the Marvin Spike Lifetime Achievement Award. ASI Chicago was the very first trade show he's ever been to. And I almost choked up as he described his operation in the South Bronx, where he has 600 employees working three shifts. What a sweet guy.
At the ceremony in the very cool Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago we also announced the Top 40 Distributor and Top 40 Supplier rankings – the largest companies in the industry based upon 2013 revenue. For more info, go to www.asicentral.com. For the complete list, click here.
Our Counselor Person of the Year, Norman Hullinger, CEO of alphabroder (asi/34063) (pictured with me, right), was loudly applauded by his team members for expertly guiding the company through an unprecedented period of change, acquisitions and re-branding. As I said during my speech, talk about daring!
Throughout the show, it's been great to talk to people and to hear how bullish they are on the second half of the year. Suppliers and distributors alike are very positive on our industry and are looking forward to a stronger finish than ever.
ASI Chicago took place Tuesday, July 15, through Thursday, July 17, at McCormick Place and featured 750 exhibiting companies – including numerous Counselor Top 40 suppliers and 105 exhibitors new to Chicago this year. Total distributor attendance was more than 4,300, from distributor firms based in 42 states and eight countries. The show is the largest ad specialty trade show of the summer.
The reviews were excellent:
One of many special benefits ASI members could take advantage of included free education, which featured strategic sessions on scoring sales as well as a new Screen-Printing Success Track, part of ASI's new relationship with ST Media, sponsored by Workhorse Products. We also unveiled the new Signage + Decoration Pavilion, produced in partnership with ST Media, featuring well-known equipment companies and live education allowing attendees to explore niche sales ops and speak to experts in potential new markets.
Exhibitors were delighted with the show because it gave them a terrific opportunity to display their latest, greatest products, talk to numerous distributors and discuss creative ad campaigns. Jennifer Grigorian from Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125), said, "The ASI Shows deliver very good traffic. We always leave with new relationships and really benefit from spending one-on-one time with our customers."
The show also featured the debut of the #ASIpromocar, an "Art Car" decorated with a variety of promotional products donated by ASI suppliers and driven 750 miles from ASI headquarters in Philadelphia to the show, where it was on display and available for people to sign and get their photo taken.
The car is intended to drive attention to the creativity and ingenuity in the promotional products industry, and it was a big hit. I sure hope everyone got the chance to see it – and to sign it! (See ASI's Matthew Cohn signing at top). Now, all we have to do is drive it safely back to ASI headquarters outside Philly. I'm very happy to report we only lost a single pen during the drive out. I'm now taking bets on how many we'll lose on the trek back.
Although this was the last big national show of the year, ASI is already preparing for 2015. Registration for the 2015 ASI Shows opens July 19 at www.asishow.com. The line-up is:
An unprecedented roster of business and leadership trailblazers includes Steve Wozniak and Peyton Manning. For information on exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen DiTomasso, vice president of sales, at email@example.com.
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Muddy Paws is Dorking's only independently owned and run family business where your animal is as
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We stock a large range of products for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Hamsters, Mice, Rats, Chinchillas, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs and Birds to include food, bedding, bowls and feeders, treats, cages, runs and hutches, collars, harnesses and leads, grooming products and tools, flea and wormer products, litter and much more.
We stock a lot of the most popular brands including Canidae, Almo Nature, Skinners, James Wellbeloved, Royal Canin, Burns, Iams, Nature Diet, Hills, Natures Menu, Burgess Excel, Barking Head, Meowing Heads, Pedigree, Supreme and many more
The shop has been established for over 20 years and prides itself on being a traditional pet shop offering a good range of products at good prices.
We specialise in Rabbits and Birds..............
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Catania have confirmed they are "resigned to losing Alejandro Gomez" to Metalist Kharkiv. "He'll go abroad over the next few days."
The report had emerged that Genoa were trying to hijack the deal [12], but appear to have failed.
"Metalist? We are resigned to losing Gomez. He'll go abroad over the next few days," President Antonino Pulvirenti told ItaSportPress.
"If Genoa did make an attempt to intercept the negotiations, it was a very weak one."
Argentine 'Papu' Gomez had been a transfer target for Inter, Napoli and Milan in recent months, but is now heading for Ukraine.
"As for Maxi Lopez, he is a Catania player who is training with us. There are a few offers, but I don't think Torino are among them. He could well remain with us."
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I've been given the opportunity to do an early read and review of Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst's Amazons, the first in an alternative history action/adventure graphic novel trilogy set in 1914 England. Book one introduces "protagonist Miss Persephone Wright and her team of suffragette Amazons – a secret society of women, trained in the martial arts, who protect the leaders of the radical women's rights movement just before World War One."
This one is a winner. With Tony Wolf's tight dialogue and Joao Vieira's visceral illustrations driving the story forward, Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst's Amazons is a fun, intense, fast-moving, visually engaging treat generating plenty of locomotive power to flex the weight of its historic period without slowing its narrative. Characters launch out of their introductions into glorious motion and the plot twists bursting from the final pages set the bar high for the two installments to come – if the Suffrajitsu trilogy can live up to its own expectations this is going to be one hell of a ride.
The suffragettes of Suffrajitsu, silenced by their own government, learn to defend themselves so they can hold a podium long enough to make their voices heard, and their situation is well summed-up in one line of dialogue: "Ladylike means are all very well when one is dealing with gentlemen, but now you are dealing with politicians."
Most of the characters and events of Suffrajitsu Book 1, including the real suffragette bodyguard team, are based on true history and can be explored on the Suffrajitsu website. There is also a link to a free series prequel Judith Lee short story which I have for you here.
Suffrajitsu is part of the Foreworld Graphic Novel Series from Jet City Comics. Full disclosure: I was given a free preview copy of this graphic novel in return for an honest and unbiased review.


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Look at that! Two Marks and Spencer reviews in two days. As you may gather, I didn't leave empty handed yesterday. I came away with a tiny 15ml bottle of Rosie for Autograph Summer Rose.
Rosie Huntingdon Whitely is the face of many M&S lines, namely her lingerie and make-up range. In 2015, the first scent, Rosie for Autograph, was launched, and jolly good it was too. You can read my review here. I've recently run out and need another one. It's a fabulous centifolia rose scent. After that, came Rosie for Autograph Nuit (which I haven't tried) and in summer 2106, the latest flanker Summer Rose was launched, which is what I'm reviewing today.
Summer Rose opens with pear and blackcurrant which hooks up with the sandalwood straight away. I'm afraid I got a few whiffs of pencil shavings before this settles down, but no matter, that phase didn't last long.
The middle is all about the heady jasmine sambac,: a highly popular ingredient lately which appears in many bestsellers. If you read between the lines, you may see me roll my eyes (it's in everything right now!). There are roses which are fairly prominent, and lily of the valley, which I couldn't pick up at all- shame, because lily of the valley is one of my favourite notes.
The grand finale still has pear, roses, a bit of woody stuff and some heady jasmine. In a blind test, I would have said this was peony and patchouli, which gives you some idea of how it comes across. Even if the notes don't match. This is of course, subjective- you may have a different experience.
Summer Rose is pretty and light and will be a big crowd pleaser. I applaud the availability of 10ml and 15ml bottles in Marks and Spencer. It puts perfume treats within everyone's reach and it's a great way of testing a scent before committing to a full bottle. The rest of the perfume department is pretty good too: check out the Monotheme range, the Fragonard and the Roger & Gallet.
Stockists You can buy Rosie for Autograph Summer Rose instore or online. It's exclusively stocked at Marks and Spencer. A 30ml bottle is just £14 and makes a great gift.


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I like auto tips. My first cruises were before auto tips and I found it to be a pain to get the right change and the envelopes. Plus you have to know the standard tip amounts for each service person. With auto tipping I know the people will get the right tip without any effort from me. I also can get envelopes and leave an extra tip if I feel the service was really excellent.
I understand why some people like the envelopes they know for certain the person is recieving the tip. They feel the service is better if the tip is a cash tip at the end of the cruise (in my experience I have not noticed a difference in service). I think Carnival's style may be confusing at times, but it allows for both styles of tipping. I can leave my auto tip and you can remove your auto tip and tip in cash. I agree remove the auto tip on the last night so the staff doesn't find out a head of time and think you are going to stiff them.
In the case of this original post the Splendor was unable to go to Mexico because of the swine flu. So the ship only went to San Francisco (not a beach port). A lot of passengers were upset and felt they deserved a refund or partial refund. When one wasn't provided on the cruise (because the decision is made by the corporate headquarters) the passengers removed thier auto tips. The corporation did later provide a partial refund or future cruise credit; I can't remember which it was. The cruise ship workers got punished not because of bad service, but because the passengers felt cheated by Carnival. That was just wrong. Had I been on this cruise I would have tipped the staff normally and taken up any issues I had with Carnival directly.
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In honor of International Hollywood Studios Awareness Week, I chose to celebrate one of DHS's newest attractions- Star Tours: The Adventure Continues- by releasing a project I've had in the works for a very long time.
Star Tours: PICK YOUR ADVENTURE GAME!
That's right, after 30+ rides on Flight 1401, I've compiled a video from every option on the now random simulator. Here's how to play:
Before you begin, it should be noted that to play this game to it's full extent, it is best to play on your computer and not a tablet or smartphone.
To start with the Stormtroopers, click on the video below or paste the following link into your browser's URL bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4Kbpru5OY
To start with Darth Vader, click on the video below or paste the following link in your browser's URL bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjC0sEnnWwQ
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Now that the VMAs have been thoroughly dissected, it's time to move on to other style stories you may have missed last week:
- Dockers will launch a series of collaborations with T by Alexander Wang, Warriors of Radness and Michael Bastian to showcase their interpretations of the classic khaki top and bottoms. They're launching Sept. 8 at select Bloomingdale's locations and online. (Racked)
- After two seasons of showing in Paris Fashion week, Zac Posen is homeward bound to debut his spring/summer 2012 collection on September 11 at Lincoln Center. (Vogue UK)
- A documentary by "Grey Gardens" director Albert Maysles about 90-year-old Iris Apfel's glorious eccentricities and full-fledged career as an interior designer and jewelry collaborator is under way. (Telegraph)
- For all you "Real Housewives of New York City" fans, Sonja Morgan, will demo her culinary toaster-oven techniques live in the flesh at Macy's Union Square Sept. 8, starting 7 p.m. on the Cellar level. (Visit Union Square SF)
- Nordstrom has just announced free standard shipping to all online purchases and returns within the US market regardless of the amount and the size of orders. (WSJ)
- Rebecca Minkoff, the latest It bag designer adds jewelry, eyewear and scarves to her successful collection. Hawk the pieces starting at $50 Sept. 12.(Fashionista)
- A total of 284 Cambodian factory workers at M&V International Manufacturing Ltd, a supplier for H&M, collapsed on Tuesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, cause of the fainting is still under investigation and the factory has closed operations until next week to allow its 4,000 workers to rest.(Reuters)
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I don't mind being cold in the winter,
I don't mind being cold in the fall;
I mind being cold in the springtime—
I mind it most of all.
In winter being cold is quite natural–
In fall it fits the looming gloom,
But in spring, you want to be outside,
Not stuck inside in your room.
In November the weather's getting colder,
In January cold's all you've got.
But in April it's supposed to get warmer,
So it bugs me quite a lot.
I'll take all the snow that winter can throw,
I'll take autumn leaves covered with frost,
But a spring that's cold very soon gets old
When you think of the chances you've lost.
You could be throwing a Frisbee
to an agile border collie;
You could be getting dizzy
swinging 'round some nubile young dolly.
But instead you look out your window,
at the all-pervading drizzle.
It certainly is depressing—
as the rappers would say "fo shizzle!"
And so you sit and thumb through plays
writ by guys like Harold Pinter,
and wait until May to make your play
at the end of this second winter.


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Chris Lighty was a respected artist manager who counted Sean "Diddy" Combs, Mariah Carey, Ja Rule and 50 Cent as clients. Raised in New York City, Lighty landed his first significant gig in 1988 with Russell Simmon's Rush Management. After learning the ropes and building a solid reputation as a man who could build brands, Lighty formed Violator Management. His early roster included Busta Rhymes, L L Cool J, and Missy Elliott. Before long, Lighty was representing some of the biggest names in entertainment, and while doing so, becoming one of the most significant business forces in rap history. Chris Lighty reportedly died from a self-inflected gunshot wound at his home on August 30, 2012. He was 44.
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|Oracle FAQ
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Home -> Community -> Mailing Lists -> Oracle-L -> RE: external table access hangs
> Did you try dumping process and system states and ask Oracle Corp. to
> investigate, the process known as "opening a TAR"?
Normally I try to avoid checking in with the oracle-l community if I already have an SR opened, unless the SR is going no where or Oracle just can't find the answer. In that case I'm make sure to include in my email that I've got an SR opened already. I realize the SR process is there for us to use, but it can take quite a while in some cases and most of the time this community offers so much more in real-life experience and help.
I'm just trying not to abuse access to this community of knowledge, like posting to mulitple sites at the same time would be (at least in my opinion).
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Community Calendar is published in each issue free of charge. Deadline for publication is 5 p.m. Monday. To place an item in Community Calendar, call 903-489-0531 or fax items to 903-489-2543. Items may also be dropped off at The Malakoff News office, or e-mailed at malnews@ embarqmail.com.
Rotary Club meetings
The Rotary Club of Malakoff, chartered March 29, 1939 meets noon each Tuesday at the Flagg House, located at 207 E. Main Street. The group serves the people of the Malakoff area, students and faculty at Malakoff ISD, and the students at Cross Roads High School. "A small but powerful group of motivated people in service to their communities." For information, contact Jeanie Seely at 903-489-2266.
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child – the world's largest Christmas project of its kind – is kicking off National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21. OCC will collect millions of shoebox gifts – filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items – for the neediest children around the world. The Athens Collection Center located at 1700 S. Palestine will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 3-6 p.m. daily. On Monday, Nov. 21, the Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be the last day for collections in Athens.
For more information on how to pack a shoebox go to www.samaritanspurse .com and click on the Operation Christmas Child link.
Hot soup from St. Vincent
Hot chicken soup, long known to cure what ails you, will be offered free to those who need a hot meal. On Friday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5-7 p.m., at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, volunteers for the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be serving hot soup in the parish hall. Coffee, iced tea and dessert will also be available. So come and get it while it lasts. Again, there is no charge. You don't need to belong to this or any other church. Everyone is welcome. No one will be asked any personal questions or asked to join a church.
If you need help, or if you know of someone needing help, call St. Vincent de Paul at 903-887-0727. If volunteers are busy, please leave a message. Your call will be returned – because that's what we promised God.
Rainbow Girls breakfast
The Gun Barrel City 369 Rainbow Girls Masonic Youth are having a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 19, 7:30-10 a.m. at Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge, 402 Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
Rootseekers meeting
The next meeting of the Rootseekers Genealogical Society will be held Nov. 21 at the Tri-County Library at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Charles Finsley and his topic will be Hannah's letters. The meetings are open to the public and organizers look forward to seeing new faces. Anyone wishing to learn more about researching their ancestors will be welcome.
American Legion dinner
The American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Hot Dog Bar – Fresh roasted "dawgs" with all the fixin's Friday, Nov. 25, 5-7 p.m. Proceeds will be used to send a local junior girl to Girls' State – summer 2012. Cost is $4.
Johnson Chapel Women's Day
Johnson Chapel AME Church will host its annual Women's Day 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. The theme will be "Women God can use for such a time as this" – Esther 4:14. The guest speaker is the Rev. Thelma Lloyd of God Holy Church of Christ in Dallas. Everyone is invited. Organizers are asking everyone to wear something brown.
Festival of Trees
Trees decorated by Non-Profit Agencies in Henderson County will be displayed in the Foyer of the Cain Center from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, through Friday, Dec. 2. Churches, school booster clubs, and scout troops are all invited to participate.
The public will be invited to view the trees and will have an opportunity to vote for their favorites. Each tree will be available for silent auction bidding. The proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the agency that decorated the tree.
A reception for the agencies and successful bidders will be held on Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in Room B of the Cain Center.
For more information and to reserve a place for your tree, please contact the Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine in Athens 903-677-2000.
PSUMC Fellowship Night
The Payne Springs United Methodist Church monthly Fellowship Night will be, Wednesday, Dec. 7, with a Covered Dish Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Organizers are pleased to bring back the "Singing Fireman" singing traditional favorite Christmas Songs. Come join in for a very enjoyable evening. The church is located at, 9667 SH 198, South of Mabank.
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Timothy Schoechle, Ph.D., Author, "Getting Smarter About the Smart Grid," published by the National Institute for Science, Law and Public Policy, Washington, D.C.
James S. Turner, Esq., Principal, Swankin & Turner; Board Chair, Citizens for Health; Co-founder, Voice for H.O.P.E., Healers of Planet Earth; Chairman, National Institute for Science, Law and Public Policy
Karl Maret, M.D., M.Eng. President, Dove Health Alliance
Duncan A. Campbell, Esq., Colorado Radio Host
Camilla Rees, MBA, Founder, Electromagnetic Health.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools – Moderator
Billions of dollars of smart utility meters are being installed across America that are unable to integrate with, or enable, the smart grid of the future on which U.S. energy sustainability depends, according to the landmark report "Getting Smarter About the Smart Grid," published by the National Institute for Science, Law and Public Policy. The meter network has been called a colossal waste of taxpayer and ratepayer dollars by critics, who argue that the new meters and networks do not improve energy efficiency, enhance energy management, help balance supply and demand, or facilitate the integration of renewable sources. The panel will clarify technical misunderstandings about smart meters, the entrenched economic models preventing utilities from fully embracing renewable energy, and how the growing smart meter rebellion may herald a transformation in the political economy of energy. The panelists will describe what they believe it will to take to create a reliable, safe, sustainable electricity grid, with our planetary interests at heart, and how a clean energy economy can be fast tracked through an innovative collaborative financing arrangement between the private and public sectors.
MLF: Health & Medicine/Environment & Natural Resources/Business & Leadership
Location: SF Club Office
Time: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12-3 p.m. program
Cost: $32 non-members, $20 members, $10 students (with valid ID)
Program Organizer: Bill Grant
What is the refund policy?
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds.
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The support forum was upgraded a little today to display support status as a small coloured icon in topic lists. A few other issues such as the non-marking of closed topics as closed have also been fixed. If you notice any issues arising from this change please drop a note here to let us know.
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Changes on support forum
I've noticed that the thread titles don't change colors anymore (from the lighter "viewed" color to the darker "not viewed" color when someone posts to a thread. Makes it a little more difficult for volunteers to tell which threads have now posts in them and which do not.
Yes, that's been going on for awhile.
So, green means resolved, red means active, lock means locked, starred means sticky?
The red/green seems backwards to me. Maybe I spend too much time at traffic lights.
That's a change to trunk we made recently to remove the ?replies=# at the end of each topic link which allows your browser to track when the topics are updated. I'll have to re-add that functionality as a plugin.
That summary of the icons is correct. Hovering over them should reveal their meaning as well.
Edit: red means "not resolved".
Thanks Sam.
Replies argument is now back in the url of each topic.
I saw that Sam, thanks a lot, it really helps.
When I use the "view your profile" link at the top of the forum to see threads I've replied to/participated in, several threads are missing, and sometimes the link sends me of...nowhere. Or, to the wordpress "sign up for a new blog!" page, which is rather disorienting.
Do you have any specific examples in your profile list? I tried dozens and they all worked.
I've noticed what membracid has as well although it is quite random. I replied to a thread, hit the send post button and got a blank screen (URL was correct in address bar) then when I hit reload, I got the blog signup page with "en" entered into the blogname field.
It just did it again when I hit the "send post" button in this thread.
Any chance of notifying a moderator of porn in the forums? Speaking of an "avatar" tested on the Off-Topic section. The thread is starred at very top, item is on page 46, latest. NSFW.
I think it will offend some people.
@thesacredpath & membracid
I'm seeing the same behaviour occasionally and reloading usually gets you to the right place. Looks like one of the servers in the cluster is playing up - I think this is basically unrelated to the recent code changes. We'll try and figure it out.
In the future you should tag the offending topic with the tag "modlook" and perhaps a note on it as well. (Edit: I see you did that, thanks!)
Ah! Modlook. Forgot I could tag that. Thanks.
Hi. I'm a new blogger and the time showing for when I posted my blog is wrong. How can I correct it? Please help. Thanks!
Even the time I posted this question is wrong. It's 7:17 EST. Sigh!
theparentsden, you can change your blog time through your Admin => Options page, but it is best to create your own thread for your issues, as it confused people when posts are made about something else in a thread!
I've been getting those blank screens in the past few minutes when I click on a thread. Refresh clears it up.
Question - I've noticed a couple threads have no icon at all. What, if anything, does that mean?
That just means they are in the "ideas" forum which isn't a support forum! As well, the white screens should be clearning up I've been told.
Also remember that the time here in the forums is UTC/GMT, not your local time.
Ah, thanks, trent! I saw that no color means "not a support question" but hadn't put 2 and 2 together on the other.
Don't worry, I had to ask Sam that today earlier as well :)
Any chance you could put back "time" a thread is posted? Threads used to have date-time next to them, when I first started at WP, but several months later it disappeared. drmike mentioned, several times, that he asked staff to add it back in, after some kind of forum up-grade, but it never happened. If I want to know, approx, when topic was posted: I have to look at the first reply.
BTW: like the colors/distinquishing status, it's good. Happy New Year, WPers (--I haven't been around in long time!)
Red Light: Not Resolved
Green Light: Resolved
White Light: Not a surport Question
Locked: Locked
Star: Sticky
This will help newcomers or someone who has trouble with the Codes
Hi all, just to let you know, we've reverted back to text labels for topic statuses.
Permanent or temporary?
They'll stay as text for now.
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Apart for the forum (temporarially) the rest of the site should be serving CSS/JS from our static domains (static.scirra.net to static4.scirra.net). This should improve page performance (it looks like on the homepage in my initial tests it's speed up for as much as 100-200ms).
It required another DNS propogation which I left for a few days, I've also run some propogation worldwide checks and they all came back clear, but if you have any issues please post them in here.


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Hi, Merry Christmas for all memnbers.
Please provide the URL of your blog when you ask a question (or link your nickname to your blog as explained in the Sticky "8 Things to Know").
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With the Ubuntu Touch developer preview launching this week, the announcement about a tablet or at least an operating system for a tablet from Canonical has, it seems, taken a backseat. From the countdown that reads "Tick, tock, tablet time!" it is evident that Canonical is going to make some announcement about tablets tomorrow.
There is actually no information whatsoever except the countdown about a possible Ubuntu's tablet launch. Tomorrow's announcement from Canonical might not feature a tablet but, chances are that the Ubuntu maker will probably launch a developer preview of its tablet OS for some existing hardware like the Google Nexus as it is doing for its Ubuntu Touch.
With Canonical working on a smartphone OS for months now, it is not a long shot if we assume that they would have built a tablet OS side by side. All speculations aside, we will be returning in about 22 hours to unravel what Canonical has in store for us.


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Gay Rights Under Attack in Uganda
While the gay rights movement in the United States is typically focused on gay marriage, gays in the military and similar civil rights issues, elsewhere in the world the situation is much more dire. Homosexuality is, in some areas, treated as a criminal offense. Recently, Uganda has been in the news with steps taken toward laws that would condemn gays and lesbians not only as criminals, but even impose the death sentence in some circumstances. Other African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania, have anti-gay laws on the books, but there is fear that these may be expanded.
Unfortunately, the Ugandan law, The Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2009, is expected to pass, regardless of international condemnation. In its current form, the law will condemn HIV positive individuals, those convicted of same-sex rape or sex with a minor, and serial offenders to death. If found guilty of homosexuality, life imprisonment is the penalty in other situations. Family, friends, and even landlords can face imprisonment if they fail to report someone for homosexuality.
While the international community has condemned this law and is treating it as a foreign policy issue, there are much more concerning ties to America. The initial law came to be after visits to Uganda by conservative fundamentalist American clergy; Scott Lively, Caleb Lee Brundidge, and Don Schmeirer, supporting treatment for homosexuality and religious cures and promoting intensely negative views of homosexuality. During the course of their visit, gays were accused of sodomizing teenage boys and attempting to defeat a marriage based culture. It should be noted that the three have criticized the new legislation, even though Lively met with lawmakers to discuss it.
What is being done and what can you do about gay rights so far away? President Barack Obama has publicly criticized the bill at a morning prayer breakfast on February 4, 2010 and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has phoned the Ugandan president to express very strong concerns. Take a few minutes out of your day and call your senators and representatives to encourage them to voice their condemnations of this human rights violation. If you wish to give money, options are limited to get funds directly into Uganda and Ugandan gay rights activists are largely silenced. You can opt to give to Amnesty International or the Human Rights Campaign to support international attempts to prevent this legislation.


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Motorists travelling between Fort Qu'Appelle and Balgonie now have a smoother and safer trip.
New passing lanes are now open to traffic on Highway 10. Passing lanes increase the traffic capacity of a highway and improve safety by providing additional opportunities to pass.
"This project is an example of our government investing in infrastructure that meets the increased demands of a growing population," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said.
Four sets of passing lanes were built for a total length of 16 km. In addition, about 30 km was repaved. The total cost of the project is about $16 million. While the passing lanes are open to traffic, motorists are advised that some work remains, particularly on the shoulders and sideslopes. Drivers should watch for workers and construction signs and slow to 60 km/h in the work zones. The final layer of asphalt will be put down during the 2014 construction season.
"The Qu'Appelle Valley and Echo Lake Provincial Park are among Saskatchewan's top tourism attractions," Fort Qu'Appelle Mayor Ron Osika said. "The new passing lanes will make travel on Highway 10 safer, especially during the busy summer months when campers and travellers are prevalent on the road."
"There are school buses coming to our town, our fire department frequently uses Highway 10 to respond to calls, and more and more people are working in Regina," Balgonie Mayor Frank Thauberger said. "This will be a great safety improvement for everyone."
When using passing lanes, drivers should stay in the right lane except when they are passing other vehicles. Yellow signs alert drivers 300 metres before the end of the passing lane and traffic should begin to merge back into the left hand lane at that point. Motorists are reminded to watch for traffic changing lanes and to be courteous as the passing lane ends.
The new passing lanes are part of a record $3.7 billion the government has invested in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
For more information, contact:
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Goodman, A. A.; Udomprasert KSSPS ; B ;. Astronomy Visualization for Education and Outreach, in Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems XX. Boston, MA ; 2011. Copy at http://www.tinyurl.com/mb6gpwv
Date Presented:November 2010
About 50 participants came to a discussion on the benefits and potential obstacles of using astronomy visualization tools for education and public outreach (EPO). Representatives of five different EPO organizations shared information on their project goals and outcomes. Public users need support to learn how to use these programs effectively for education, but the efforts are worthwhile because the thrill that comes from working with real data and the natural beauty of astronomical imagery are great attractors for new science enthusiasts.


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Mother-Baby Program
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825 South 8th Street, Suite 404
Minneapolis, MN 55404
It is very common to feel many different emotions when you are pregnant or parenting young children. The HCMC Mother-Baby Program offers a range of mental health services to support pregnant women and families with children ages 0-5 years old.
Our staff will help determine which treatment option is the right fit for you. Babies 12 months and younger can come with you to any Mother-Baby appointment or program.
Common concerns of women and families in the Mother-Baby Program:
- Postpartum depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder
- Depression, anxiety, or other emotional distress during pregnancy
- Grief and sadness due to history of loss or trauma
- Difficulty bonding or caring for baby or other children
- Other challenges or stress related to pregnancy or parenting
Mother-Baby Day Hospital
Find more information on the Mother-Baby Day Hospital page.
Mother-Baby Perinatal Outpatient Program (POP)
Find more information on the Mother-Baby Perinatal Outpatient Program page.
Mother-Baby Outpatient Groups
Find more information on the Mother-Baby Outpatient Groups page.
Mother-Baby HopeLine
- A free telephone support service for pregnant women and parents of young children.
- Call 612-873-HOPE and one of our mental health staff members will talk with you, answer questions, and help you find the support you need.
- You will be asked to leave a message. Our mental health staff members will call you back within 2 business days.
Commitment to Diversity
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders affect all kinds of people. At the HCMC Mother-Baby Program, we are committed to creating a culturally competent and inclusive care environment where all patients and patients' family members are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.


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The NY-Sun Initiative brings together and expands existing programs administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), to ensure a coordinated, well-funded solar energy expansion plan. Investing $800 million through 2015 is a major solar power incentive program that will increase the amount of electricity generated by photovoltaic (PV) systems throughout New York.
The NY-Sun Competitive PV Program, which is being administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), seeks proposals for large (more than 50 kilowatts) PV systems to be installed at businesses, factories, municipal buildings and other larger commercial and industrial customers. A new website, http://ny-sun.ny.gov/, has been launched to provide a one-stop-shop for applicants seeking funding through the NY-Sun program.
For assistance with your grant application or to find funding for your energy project, contact Dean Mason.


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Remember when F1 was a weekly procession broken up only by passes manufactured by gimmicks, tires falling apart after seven laps and the classic game of "When does the Austrian anthem start/When does the German anthem end?"? Man, late 2013 seems so long ago. F1 wasn't the only thing in action, though, it was a busy weekend in racing.
Tudor United Sports Car Championship
This year's 12 Hours of Sebring, the first run under the new, united IMSA (Which is somehow the third different IMSA in the last 15 years, even though it retains the majority of the ALMS-Era IMSA's board and eccentricities), seemed a bit less special than it did as an ALMS race, partially because it now sits in the shadow of the Rolex 24 as it once did, and partly because those Le Mans overall winning LMP1 cars were, for the first time in a very long time, conspicuously absent from the storied airport circuit. However, that didn't make the race any less important, any less grueling or any less interesting. Ultimately, it was Chip Ganassi Racing's #01 Daytona Prototype, curiously piloted to the end by Marino Franchitti and not the car's traditional closer, Scott Pruett, that took the overall victory. For the full rundown, check out our Bakkster's full review here.
After you do that, take a moment to consider the fact that the 12 Hours of Sebring's list of winners will, in the course of one year, jump straight from "Audi Sport Team Joest R18" to "Chip Ganassi Racing Riley-Ford Daytona Prototype". That's quite an interesting turn of events, isn't it?
Formula 1
Did you miss turbos? Well, you might've not been born when they were last happening in F1, but since you're the sort of person that reads racing news on the internet you probably still at least tell people that you do. Anyway, the turbocharger is once more an integral part of the Formula 1 race car, and while it may contribute to a what most consider to be a rather bleak engine note, it's also created a new breed of torque-mad monsters that are more than a handful for even the best of Formula 1 to control. Combine that new-found torque with a new-found lack of downforce, harder tires and the incredible lack of reliability that has been absent from most of racing since the late 90s and you've got a recipe for races about more than just option tires and DRS.
The 2014 season opener in Melbourne immediately proved this recipe could work as planned. Yes, Nico Rosberg did his best Vettel impression up front and won by nearly half a minute in his Mercedes entry, but the race behind him was absolutely fascinating in only a way this new era could be. Polesitter Lewis Hamilton and now four time and reigning champion Sebastian Vettel were victims of engine issues early on, and with them out of the way, the door was open for the rest of the field to fill the podium. The result? An amazing home-race drive for Daniel Ricciardo, who finished second on debut for Red Bull, an even more amazing run for Formula 1 debutante (and noted man named "Kevin") Kevin Magnussen and an absolutely awe-inspiring run through the field to self-inflicted flat tire to run through the field event for Williams pilot Valtteri Bottas, who ended up sixth.
That is, until technical inspection. There, second place finisher Daniel Ricciardo was found to havean issue that lead to his immediate disqualification, elevating Magnussen to second and his McLaren team mate Jenson Button to third.
Rather obviously, Rosberg now leads the driver's standings. McLaren, meanwhile, leads the constructor's championship thanks to a double podium and a retirement for their former driver Lewis Hamilton.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Usually, NASCAR's legendary Bristol night race comes but once a year. Then again, races are also not usually assumed to be washouts before cars even arrive at the track. However, that was the case today at the .5 mile Tennessee short track, and unfortunately those predicted rains came early and often today. First, they delayed the start of the race by a few hours, but ultimately it began. Then, however, they came again at just lap 124 of 500. But, the race resumed, and thanks to extended showers it resumed under the lights, meaning that 2014 will (Hopefully, given that rain could still come in August) give us two Bristol night races.
With the absolutely epic on-track action at Bristol simply par-for-the-course, the headline of the day was instead a series of tire issues that ruined the days of the likes of Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. The yellow for Busch's issue set up a final series of stops that put Carl Edwards at the front of the pack for what would become the final restart, and Edwards successfully held on from there to win the race.
However, NASCAR didn't quite hold themselves together the entire race. With two laps to go and Edwards about two seconds clear of the next best car, half of the track's safety car-indicating yellow lights lit up for no clear reason. With rain arriving about a minute after this happened, the race was quickly called at what was the full race distance anyway, but the reason for that caution was still a mystery. As it turns out, a NASCAR official accidentally set off the lights from the tower, and if it weren't for that well-timed torrential rain, they would have unintentionally triggered a green-white-checkered finish that could've stolen the win from Edwards.
Four races in, your four race winners are Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Brad Keselowski and, now, Carl Edwards. They are each likely locked into the series's new elimination postseason, which starts in September.
NASCAR Nationwide Series
Kyle Busch won again. Someone at PRN, the track-owned radio station covering the race for hundreds of regional affiliates, called it "Vindication", because I'm sure it's always vindicating to do something you've done six times rather easily a seventh time.
There were, of course, still Nationwide Series regulars in the race. Regan Smith still leads their championship, but now finds himself just one point ahead of Roush-Fenway Racing's now fifth year Nationwide Series veteran Trevor Bayne. Rookie Ty Dillon finds himself a surprising third, just eight points back, despite struggling in his limited Nationwide starts in 2013.
Australian V8 Supercars
The V8s didn't run for points this weekend, but they did run their annual Formula 1 companion non-points races, and the winner of the last race (And, as a result, the weekend "Championship") came as a bit of a shock. Yes, Volvo for the first time in the V8 Supercars era became Australian touring car race winners, thanks in no small part to the brilliant young Kiwi Scott "Jandals" McLaughlin. The other three races on the weekend were won by Shane "SHANEVANGISBERGEN" Van Gisbergen, who ultimately fell to a car issue in the final race and in turn lost the weekend title.
That does it for this busy weekend. Join us again next weekend for...
Well, looks like there's not much going on next weekend. But, rest assured we'll review it!