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You don't have a body of your own, so you need to use the bodies of others. This body doesn't have to be in good condition, or even alive, but any parts that fall off become unusable to you. Possessing a body is as simple as moving "into" them and concentrating for one second. If the body is dead, it will continue to rot according to environmental conditions, and scavenging animals will still try to eat any pieces of it that they can pull off. Possession of a living person is more complicated; if they're conscious, they can choose to resist possession in a Quick Contest of Will. If your would-be victim is aware of you prior to your attempt, they resist at +5. If you lose, you can still ride along in their body, but have no control over them, and are unable to attempt to exert control over that person again for 3d+2 days. If you succeed, you successfully possess your victim and can attempt to exert control over them. If your margin of success for the was 5+, or you roll a critical success, or your victim rolls a critical failure, or you have spent points to make them your Puppet, you manage to completely dominate your host, and can control their body freely. Otherwise, any time that you and your host come into conflict over the use of their body, either a Quick or Regular contest (GM's discretion) of Will takes place to see who gets control at the moment. If working cooperatively, either you or your host may opt to "hand off" either full or partial control of the body to the other at no penalty.
While occupying someone else's body, you and your host are mindbonded for the duration, such that you can read each other's surface thoughts and senses, as well as instantaneously "send" thoughts, images, feelings, and memories to each other. Neither of you can forcefully dig deeper than that unless you already have other abilities that would allow you to do so. There is a 0.1 second delay between when sensory information is received and when it's passed on, but this can be made up for by overlaying your own sensory organs on top of your host's. This may, depending on what you are, cause your host to be unable to use some or all of those sensory organs themselves, making them the one receiving information at a delay.


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Immigrants overwhelmingly stick to their end of the deal. Migrants take fresh new ideas, years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to their new home country and positively contributing to Canadian society. But just what have foreigners been doing for the country? Well in America alone, the list is impressive! •More than 40% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.•Those companies employ over 3.6 million Americans, and 10 million employees worldwide.•In 2010, immigrant business owners had revenues of $121.2 billion – 15 percent of all business revenue in the U.S.•A University of Denver study found that between 2005 and 2011, immigrants moving to metropolitan areas led to an increase in employment and a decrease in unemployment.•A Kauffman study found that in 2012, immigrants started businesses at almost double the rate of nonimmigrants.Think of some of the many immigrant entrepreneurs who have made America what it is today:•Levi Strauss: The man who invented blue jeans emigrated from Bavaria in 1850. There are few things more American than a pair of Levi's.•Liz Claiborne: This Belgian-born fashion designer co-founded the famous label bearing her name. In 1986 Liz Claiborne Inc. became the first company founded by a woman to make the Fortune 500.•John W. Nordstrom: The man behind the famous upscale department store chain came from Sweden in 1896.•Eugene Kleiner: Austrian born Kleiner was one of the "traitorous eight," the founders of Silicon Valley, and the original founder of the famed venture capital firm, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.•Elon Musk: Tesla Motors, SpaceX, PayPal, household battery power. This serial entrepreneur emigrated from South Africa to Canada and later here to the U.S.•Sergey Brin: The co-founder of Google was born in Moscow in 1973 and came to America at the age of 6. Where would you be without Google?•Sofía Vergara: Perhaps known best for her role in as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the hit TV show "Modern Family," Colombian-born Vergara also started the Hispanic talent agency Latin We and launched a clothesline for Kmart.Immigrants to Canada also impress!Donovan BaileyDonovan Bailey is Canada's most successful Canadian runner having won two gold medals at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA. Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell, an immigrant from the UK, is credited with inventing the first practical telephone . Both his mom and wife were deaf, influencing Alexander's life occupation significantly. Adrienne ClarksonAdrienne Clarkson was the very first visible minority to be granted Governor General. While in office, Adrienne made a point of traveling all over Canada to meet Canadians in their home. Upon leaving the office in 2005, an Institute for Canadian Citizenship would be created in her honour, with up to $10 million in government backing.In 1999 the Prime Minister of Canada announced that Queen Elizabeth II had approved Prime Minister Jean Chretien's choice of Clarkson to succeed Romeo Leblanc as the Queen's representative. DonovanDonovan was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame twice. The first was in 2004 as an individual, and then again in 2008 as part of the 1996 Summer Olympics 4x100 relay team. Donovan was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m. The first Canadian to break the 10 second barrier was Ben Johnson who won the bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea but he was later disqualified for doping.Michaëlle JeanMichaëlle Jean was a refugee from Haiti and came to Canada in 1968 living in Thetford Mines, Quebec. She received a number of university degrees and then worked as a journalist and broadcaster for Radio-Canada and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation along with doing charity work, mostly assisting victims of domestic violence. In 2005 she was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II to the post of Governor General of Canada, and she occupied the post until 2010.Vivienne PoyVivienne Poy founded her own fashion label called Vivienne Poy Mode in 1981 and ran a successful business in fashion and retail. Ms. Poy was appointed to the Senate in 1998 and one of her most notable contributions was to motion that the month of May be designated as Asian Heritage Month. In May 2002 the Government of Canada accepted the motion and declared the celebratory month in a formal ceremony. Senator Poy works closely with various Asian Heritage societies in Canada and she served as Chancellor of the University of Toronto from 2003 to 2006. She has also authored five books on Chinese immigration, various Chinese people, and Chinese culture.Mike Lazaridis Mike Lazaridis was born in 1961 in Istanbul, Turkey and moved to Canada when he was 5. He started Research in Motion (RIM) who did research on wireless data transmission. The research led to technology that enabled RIM to launch the hugely successful line of Blackberry products. RIM became the industry leader in pagers and smart phones but has since been passed by Apple and Samsung. In 2011 he had a net worth of $800 Million Canadian and was the 17th wealthiest Canadian.Statistics on immigrants' effects on business and job creation provided by the Immigration Policy Center, the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council.We are all – with the exception of native Americans – the descendants of immigrants. That's something to celebrate.
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A little story behind these first two headbands. I have a real estate customer that had 6-7 old shirts that did not fit him anymore and asked me if I wanted them for my husband to wear. I said sure and brought them home. My husband never wore them since they were button down shirts. Last year my husband lost 45 lbs and now wears a size large shirts these x-large shirts are way to big for him and he never wore them anyways. I liked the designs on them and got thinking these would make perfect headbands I just happened to have some shirts that matched them. So here are two headbands that I made out of old button down shirts.
My new obsession is rhinestone buttons. I have a ton of them now lol. I listed some of my Shabby J Headwraps on Etsy and now they all have the rhinestone buttons on them. Wow! they look so much better with "bling".
Here they are with bling (If you are interested in them click on the picture it will take you to my etsy site). These are the actual headwraps you will receive and ready to ship.
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Jai Courtney may be playing a supervillian in the upcoming Suicide Squad film, but the Australian actor plans to show a more heartfelt side to audiences this year. In this Fuse interview, he discussed his new project— a documentary titled Be Here Now (The Andy Whitfield Story).
"Andy was a loving father and husband, a cheeky bastard and just a good loyal mate," Courtney said about the late actor/friend who passed away from non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2011.
Watch the interview above, and look out for Be Here Now, now playing in select theaters on April 8 in New York and April 15 in Los Angeles. Click here to check out the latest trailer for Suicide Squad, which arrives on August 5.


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Pregnancy is one of the most important phases in every woman's life and a crucial time. In this period it is the responsibility of the mother to take care of herself as well as the baby inside the womb. Apart from time-to-time food, there are a lot of things to take care of the mom to be. One of the most important among them is to take care about their cute baby inside while sleeping. So, there comes the need of pregnancy pillow. These are specially designed for the pregnant women so that they can sleep happily without any worries about their cute bump.
- What is the need for pregnancy pillows?
- Types of pregnancy pillows
- How to sleep with a pregnancy pillow?
What is the need for pregnancy pillows?
One of the most important things is that a mother can sleep comfortably pregnancy body pillow. Apart from this, there are several other benefits which mark the importance of maternity pillows. Here are some of the popular benefits.
Say bye to pains
Pregnant women face several types of body pains and aches as the months go on increasing. So it can be avoided by sleeping in a good position. This is possible with the help of pillows designed especially for mom to be.
Better blood circulation
Blood circulation is a most important factor for pregnant women. Better blood flow is possible by sleeping on sides. Due to the growing belly, it might be uncomfortable to sleep without a pillow.
Good relaxation
Maternity pillow makes it possible for the women to sleep for a long duration without any discomfort.
Types of pregnancy pillows
Pregnancy pillows are designed in various patterns, but all aim at providing comfort to the pregnant women. They are designed in such a way that most of them support either belly, hips or back. There are many pregnancy pillows among them some are popular. Here are some of the best pregnancy pillow.
U shaped pregnancy pillow
U shaped pregnancy pillow is for the one who wishes to sleep on their back. It is designed in such a way that it will completely wrap a person in it. It even goes well with those who wish to sleep on their side. The perfect time to use pregnancy pillow is in the second trimester because this is the time where belly starts increasing and will not be able to sleep comfortably. So to help those mom's who prefer sleeping on back, U shaped pregnancy pillow is the perfect one. It is a total body pillow.
C shaped pregnancy pillow
C shaped pregnancy pillow is the yet another body pillow for pregnancy. It helps the pregnant women to drench themselves and wish to sleep in a riding position. This pillow supports complete body that is head, tummy, legs along with the back part so as to avoid all the pains and aches caused during pregnancy. Sleeping on this pillow is quite simple which goes by placing the head on the pillow and at the same time sliding the back into the curve that is designed in C shape.
Boppy pregnancy pillow
A boppy pregnancy pillow is another best one that helps the pregnant women to take rest happily by providing rest from tip to toe. It helps to get relieved from the neck, back, and body aches and works as a complete body resting pillow. One of the major advantages of this pillow is that whenever it becomes dust that can be cleaned by washing it.
Pregnancy wedge pillow
Pregnancy wedge pillow is one of the smallest types of pillows among the one which is available for maternity. It is designed particularly to support bump along with the lumbar portion. The major advantage of this pillow is that it can be carried around the house from one place to another. It is not just used for sleeping on the bed, but also sofa or just while watching TV or under the knees while taking rest. This is available in two types one is in triangular shape while the other is in round shape. It is quite simple to use that is it can either be placed underneath the tummy or just on the backside. Pregnancy wedge pillow will help in relieving the heartburn along with the reflux.
Leachco pregnancy pillow
Women feel like sleeping on the back especially in pregnancy due to the growing tummy. Most of the women find it difficult to sleep comfortably on their back. So as to solve this issue, leachco pregnancy pillows are designed especially for back sleepers only. This pillow will be best for both back sleepers as well as side sleepers. Sleeping on this pregnancy pillow makes one feel as if they are resting near a beach on the lounger.
Pharmedoc pregnancy pillow
A paramedic pregnancy pillow is one of the most used pregnancy pillows by women. This pillow helps a pregnant mom to rest comfortably along with their baby in the tummy. It is designed in such a way that it will support back, neck, hips, knees along with the head portion also. One of the ultimate body pillow for pregnancy. It helps in relieving all the body aches and can be preferred either in first or second or third trimesters as per the wish of the user.
Pregnancy pillow for the stomach sleepers
Sleeping on the stomach is common and is observed in most of the women. These people face a lot of inconvenience in their pregnancy as the months grow on increasing. To avoid all these types of problems and discomfort for the stomach sleepers, maternity pillows are designed specially. It will have a hole in the center of the pillow where the women need to place their bump and can sleep comfortably. They can be used only when required and can be folded when not in use. It is essential to fill the air in this pillow as per the requirement of their growing belly.
Memory foam pregnancy pillow
Memory foam pregnancy pillow is another great option for the pregnant women who wish to use one for various body parts. There is no one who wishes to sleep on the foam. If it is used on the back then it supports back part, if placed on the front side then supports bump while in between the legs then it helps to relieve from the pain caused by hips. One of the best pregnancy pillow that can be used from the second trimester.
How to sleep with a pregnancy pillow?
A pregnancy pillow is designed to serve the pregnant women, relieve the body pains. By providing comfort to have a good night sleep. As there are several types of pregnancy pillows available each have its own way of using and at the same time each design serves a different purpose. So, pregnancy support pillow needs to be chosen according to new needs as well as their sleeping position.
Pregnant women obviously get a doubt that from when can start using these pregnancy pillows. So, it can be said that there is no special time mentioned by any researches or doctors from when these can be used. Most of the women start using the pregnancy pillow from approximately 20 months. It can be used even before in case if the mom to be is suffering while changing the position or any aches or even uncomfortable. They can use the maternity pillows as soon as they think they are adding up their weight and losing good sleep at the night. As the weight increases, it's quite difficult to move while sleeping in the night.
Are pregnancy pillows used only in pregnancy?
Pregnancy pillows though specially designed to provide comfort in these 9 months, there are some pillows that can even be used post-pregnancy period also. So that they can get relieved from all the body pains that are caused in this time.
Hence, pregnant women can afford one instead of thinking maternity pillows as unnecessary expenses.
What are the requirements that need to check before buying pregnancy pillows?
Pregnancy pillow cannot be purchased as per the wish of the pregnant women, but it is essential to choose according to the requirements. So there are some considerations that need to be checked while selecting a maternity pillow. Here are some of the common necessities which should not be forgotten while purchasing one pillow for mom to be.
- One of the most important things to keep in mind is that pregnancy pillows need to be cleaned regularly and also washable.
- The next important requirement is that should match the body type of the pregnant women without which it becomes mere waste.
- Filling of the pregnancy pillow also plays a crucial role in the selection of the pillow, because each has its own set of qualities.
- Pregnant women who are easily prone to allergies need to choose the hypoallergenic pillows as they help in staying away from all allergies.
- Noise disturbs the good sleep so better to avoid those which make any noise while changing the position.
- There are the chances that some of the pregnancy pillows will produce chemical smells which disturb while sleeping.
All the above are the important requirements one need to check while choosing a pregnancy pillow.


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The last week of July, into the first week of August, will be jam-packed with rodeo and sports clinics for children grades 9-12, coaches, family, and fans.
EPIC Performance Athletes was created to allow children the opportunity to grow their passion for sports with the help of professional athletes and coaches. Focus is placed on individual's athletic talents including mental stamina, physical endurance, and personal growth. EPIC has partnered with Oklahoma State University, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Visit Stillwater to advance the overall focus of the organization.
EPIC Performance Athletes is expanding from hosting the largest rodeo clinic in the world, with over 5,000 participants, to incorporate mainstream sport clinics including Football, Girls and Boys Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Girls and Boys Soccer, and Wrestling. Clinics will be taught by licensed counselors, fitness experts, nutritionists, and life coaches.
Participants get to experience an entire week of EPIC clinics for free after a $36 registration fee, with fee waiver sponsorships available. In addition, at each main and mini clinic there will be a canned food drive for local foodbanks and homeless shelters that will provide the opportunity to give back to the community in an even broader way.
Former Oklahoma State University athletes, such as Corey Hilliard and Matt Oakes, will coach various sports. Corey Hilliard is a former American football superstar offensive tackle who played seven years in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State University, before being drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Hilliard has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets.
Matt Oakes completed his collegiate career at Oklahoma State University in 2002. He went undrafted in the 2002 MLB draft and was signed by the Winnipeg Goldeyes, an affiliate of the Northern Independent Baseball League. Two weeks into being a part of the Goldeyes, he learned the Detroit Tigers had picked him up and he was going to Florida to join the Rookie Club. Matt played in (AA) Erie, (A) Grand Rapids, two seasons with the Mid-Missouri Maverick Independent Team, and rounded out his career with an invite to spring training with the New York Yankees.
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By Paul Comben
This is a simply a light look at all the Waterloo campaign games I have owned and played over the years. I have tried to include just about anything with at least some campaign element to it, but pure recreations of the climatic battle are not present – so no Wellington's Victory or The Thin Red Line etc.
Furthermore, I am not going into any deep detail as to how the qualifying games are played. What I am looking at (chattily) is how these games reflected (or failed to reflect) the issues in my Waterloo as an Utter Waste of Time article – that is, operational manoeuvre room, the issue of time, the weather, and command and control.


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A manaccused of attacking his friend with a machete was reacting in anger after having his bathroom smeared with faeces, a Wollongong court has heard.
Chilean national Cristian Adrian Celedon Carrasco, 38, faced Port Kembla Local Court Saturday morning charged with wounding the 48-year-old man with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The court heard the men had been drinking at the Harp Hotel for two hours on Thursday night before they returned to Celedon's Corrimal Street apartment.
Celedon allegedly went to the bathroom to check on the older man and found he haddefecated himself and was spreading faeces around the room.
Police allege Celedon armed himself with a large Gurkha-style knife and struck the man's right hand, cutting him to the bone, when he refused to clean up the mess.
The court heard Celedon then ejected the man from the unit and threw his pants into the complex stairwell.
The victim left the unit bleeding profusely, wearing only a shirt, and walked to Wollongong Police Station.
Police officers had great difficulty obtaining details of what had happened.
The man's blood trail led them to Celedon's unit.
The court heard Celedon, who speaks only limited English, had provided conflicting versions of what had happened, via Spanish-speaking interpreters.
He was granted bail on condition that he not consume alcohol during his period of remand and avoid ports of departure.
He must also comply with an apprehended violence order that prohibits him from going within 100 metres of the alleged victim.
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GFWC Florida Juniors News Monthly Newsletter
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Junior clubwomen are dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service while being actively engaged in creating families, raising children, pursuing careers, and pursuing higher education. Juniors clubs typically meet in the evening. In areas where there is not a Junior club, women ages 18 and up are welcomed into the local Woman's Club.
In November 1922, the GFWC Florida Junior level of community service was adopted as a division of the Woman's Club membership with Junior members reporting separately on their activities. Junior clubwomen gained separate status during the 1930-1932 GFWC Florida Administration.
For every District Director and CSP Chairman at the Woman's Club level, there is a Junior level counterpart. In addition to their work in the six GFWC Community Service Program Areas and GFWC Focus Areas, the GFWC Juniors also have Juniors' Special Program. GFWC Florida Juniors voted many years ago to create the slogan, "One Voice for Children" to show a continued emphasis on community service for the sake of children.


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Netflix blamed a rough second quarter earnings report on churn — or member cancellations related to previously-announced price increases — that could persist over the next few quarters but shouldn't be a long-term issue, according to the company.
Netflix said today in a letter to investors that global membership grew by 1.7 million members in the second quarter, well below Netflix's expectation of 2.5 million new members, and the lowest figure since the second quarter of 2014.
In the U.S., Netflix added a net of 160,000 members versus the forecasted 500,000. And internationally, Netflix added 1.52 million members, down from its forecast of 2 million.
Earlier this year, Netflix announced plans to gradually up the price for long-time subscribers from $7.99 to $9.99. Netflix says the price increase will allow it to invest in more and better content for subscribers.
"People don't like prices increases, we know that," Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said during a second quarter earnings call today. "But it's a necessary phase we have to get through."
Hastings added that price increases aren't holding new members back from subscribing.
Hastings and other Netflix executives said today that competition from other streaming services like Amazon and Hulu did not cause Netflix to miss its targets. Competition issues would manifest themselves in fewer new subscribers, they said, which didn't happen in the second quarter.
Earlier this year, Netflix announced plans to expand to 130 new countries, giving it a presence in 190 nations total. As Netflix establishes itself in new markets, some might be faster to adopt the service than others, the executives said.
Hastings closed the call with a message of confidence in the company's long-term future.
"We apologize for the volatility; we know it's not easy on everyone," Hastings said. "The big picture is very much intact, we're very excited about it, so we're continuing to execute on growing the business."


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Like the respected Grandfather...Prospective Tennessee State Senate candidate Mike Faulk had a tremendous entry on his blog the other day on the situation in the Tennessee Senate as it relates to the possibility of Senate Speaker and Lt. Governor John Wilder remaining in office for yet another term. Many folks may say that all the Republicans are interested in is a Republican Lieutenant Governor in Tennessee, but at this point it is well beyond partisanship, it is now to the point where we must be concerned about the well-being of the State.
When the Governor has to convene committees to look in to the line of succession, that is a real problem. Tennessee has a perfectly legitimate means of transferring power if a Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office, and it is a means that should work in any normal situation. The Speaker of the Senate is Lt. Governor also, and if something happens to the Governor, he or she takes the helm. The problem is not that we have had the same Speaker of the Senate since 1971, the problem lies in the reality that he no longer appears able to carry on his duties as Speaker effectively, let alone assume power in case something should happen to the Governor.
We now know that even Democrats are concerned, or else Senator Joe Haynes would not be challenging Wilder himself, but with Wilder, Haynes, and Republican Majority Leader Ron Ramsey all in the running (and turncoat Mike Williams reportedly unwilling to vote for a Republican besides himself), the rules of the Senate say that the winner of the Speaker's race must have 17 votes. If no man does, the previous Speaker remains in office, and thus remains Lieutenant Governor. That means if Williams cannot be persuaded to do what is right for the State and give Ron Ramsey his 17th vote, Wilder will remain in office no matter how many votes Haynes gets, because he will almost certainly vote for himself.
Some folks may think that many of us in the GOP are only looking at the power implications of this. Yes, I believe the Republicans have the majority in the Tennessee Senate and should be allowed to exercise that majority. Beyond that, however, we must look to the well-being of Tennessee, and putting someone of questionable cognitive abilities a heartbeat away from the Governor's mansion is not good for Tennessee.
My feelings are not bourne out of disrespect for Lt. Governor Wilder. John Wilder is presently the longest serving head of a democratic legislative body in the world. I have never met Wilder, but everything I have heard about him from those who have indicates to me that he is a good, decent, and very genuine human being. He has served Tennessee with distinction as our Lieutenant Governor and Senate Speaker for 35 years. I may not always agree with his voting record, but he has often bridged the partisan gap, it is true-and he is a Democrat of the old Southern mold in many ways. I respect men like Wilder of either party who have served their State and their country with the kind of dedication Wilder has done.
Faulk, however, is right. John Wilder is much like your aging father or grandfather who needs to give up the car keys. Car keys represent independence for many older people. For John Wilder, being Senate Speaker has been his whole life for 35 years. I understand Wilder's dilemma more than most. I have lived my entire life with a disability, and the older I get, the more strength I lose. Thirty years old seems young to some people, but at thirty I already have two arthritic knees and almost constant back pain. Yet, I have every desire to run for office. I hope to be in public service for a long time if that is the will of God. I'd love to be like John C. Calhoun and have to be wheeled off the floor of the State House/Senate in a wheelchair for the last time. Like John Wilder, it would be my desire to serve until one day people showed up and I just wasn't there anymore. I would serve until I dropped dead if the people allowed me to. That would be my desire-I understand John, I really do.
Sometimes what we want is not what is best for us or those around us. Sometimes we must be realistic about what we are capable of, and what we can still do. Such is the case for John Wilder, he is in the valley of decision. Senator Wilder, thank you for your love for Tennessee and for your years of service-please do what is best for Tennessee's future and let a new person have that gavel.
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Well here I am three weeks in since I have finished my shop, and really enjoying my new chapter, really don't know how I fitted everything in?
I feel no real urge to look for some part time work, and no desire to sign up for the DPB. So whilst this current real world is screaming out to keep busy to pay the bills 💵, which then keeps us away from family time, cooking good meals for our family, play time, gardening, studying real history, writing, dancing, horse riding, worshipping and rest.
I love spending time with Rhys with schooling from home, and I do try to encourage my other children, as it seems the higher the school years the more stiff and asleep we become 😴. It's amazing how we continue to keep repeating the same old pattern/s whether we like it or not……
I know that the world I live in just provides everything I need when we surrender to it. The impossible becomes the possible, it just takes a leap of faith, and you no longer worry, as you just know it's going to be ok. My world gives me a joy that you can't stop dancing, plus a peace, love and a hope for a better life. You no longer desire what the world has to offer you, which is often materialism. Money can't buy what I have. True freedom has to come from within…..and you want others to taste and experience it for themselves. I say get real, because what you currently see isn't. Choosing LIFE is the only way to go……WHOOHOO, Blessings Rach x
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If you know someone living with mental health, you don't have to feel your obliged to say something to help them feel better right away (recovery, like most achievements and goals, don't happen over night). And it's okay if you don't know anything on mental illness and how to help them deal with it. Just you coming as you are (because they too are coming as they are especially as they are revealing their mental illness to you), showing up and comforting them is all they need right now.
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Whether you are green fingered or black thumbed, adding a garden to your home can add value to your property, when it comes time to resell. Not only that, the hobby of gardening can be a relaxing stress-buster when required. Below are some ideas on how to turn your back yard into a little green piece of paradise.
The fall season has arrived and the task of emptying our container gardens is at task. However, instead of storing your clay pots in a garden shed for the winter season, why not replace the summer annuals with edible fall vegetables. Having mums in your favorite clay pot signifies fall, however, consider adding alternative edible plants like leafy lettuces such as arugula, endive, bok choy and radicchio. When it is time for a quick salad, simply snip a few leaves, and you will instantly have delicious ready to eat salad.
Look for the variants of a plant that offer the highest yield. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields.
Clean your garden tools before you put them away. It seems strange to worry about keeping a gardening tool clean, but it\'s actually very important for the health of your plants. Tools that are put away while coated in dirt can harbor microbes and even insects that can be deadly to your plants.
Use foliar feeding to help shocked or struggling plants recover. Plants can consume nutrients through their leaves quicker than through their roots. If they are having trouble getting nutrients through their roots, spray their leaves with liquid food. Be careful not to overfeed them this way. They may need to feed only twice a month.
Plant a new and different edible each week. Eating tomatoes or corn every day can get old real quick, but if a variety is planted, this problem will never happen. The garden can offer a wide variety of different edible plants and if they come to maturity at the same time the variety will make the garden more enjoyable and more fun.
These hints should have given you an idea on how to begin adding a garden to your property. Always remember that in order for the garden to always look its best, regular care and maintenance is required. However, with a little effort it is easy to produce an area that you can be truly proud of.
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Free Archetype Reading
Revised and copyrighted by Robert Hitt 10/6/2000
Welcome to basic training. In the last few years publishing AstroEcon I have had some difficulty getting some important points across because YOU the reader don't have a clue as to what I am talking about. This basic training course is being seriously upgraded as of October 2000. What was a good course is going to be a GREAT one. I hope to produce a companion CD ROM version of these lessons with even more graphics including animations of planetary movements which will bring the story alive. This project will be completed in the months ahead. Revised lessons will be noted by a new copyright date as they are released.
The first thing necessary for anyone to learn about the subject is to know what a horoscope is. Most layman don't have a clue and think of astrology as the 12 signs of the zodiac column in the daily new paper. Astrology is far from that. No wonder 90% of the public thinks astrologers are practicing a form of voodoo. In fact astrology is as complex in some ways as medicine or nuclear physics and is not easy to learn quickly. Hundreds of factors are present in an individual horoscope map. Every single symbol and number on the circle has rich meaning which will be lost on anyone not at least knowing something about what the parts represent. The goal of these lessons is NOT to take you engage you in graduate degree course in astrology but to make it possible for you to read astrological material, communicate with an astrologer, and to be able to make your own judgment as to how to apply what you have been able to learn in your life and trading. Learning enough to satisfy this basic level of knowledge is NOT DIFFICULT but it does take effort. In fact it is something everyone needs to know so it may as well be now. Hopefully one day soon, after unfounded prejudice is eradicated by understanding, learning basic astrology will be part of a normal person's education.
Benefits of learning basic astrology include: Avoiding repetitive personal mistakes. Resolving guilt over past mistakes.
Knowing that a tough time in your life is happening for a good reason and has a beginning and an end.
Removing prejudice about others who are made up of the same ingredients as yourself even if they are arranged differently.
Being able to learn from history.
Improving relationships with spouses and children.
Last and not least is AVOIDING DANGEROUS TIMES for investment and other decision making.
Here is an example of what a horoscope map really looks like. BILL CLINTON. Confused? Don't worry about it. You wont be soon.
A thorough knowledge of what is on that circular map is the first step we will take in the first 5 lessons. The early lessons will include delving into what each planet represents and what we should expect when it is featured in the sky. The planets position in the field of stars relative to the earth is called the planets Zodiac sign. think of this as the "color" of the energy that reaches the inhabitants of mother earth. This zodiac position in the solar system is the ROLE that each planet acts out within the dance of life in the horoscope. A planet's relationship relative to the spinning of the earth every 24 hours is related to the house position, or department of life the, which is the setting of the role played. The geometric angles that each planet has to the other planets is the RELATIONSHIP between the actors in the horoscope. everyone is made of the same "stuff" Everyone also is 100% unique. No one else has your exact horoscope. In fact the horoscope is a MAP of your universe. without being able to meet read the map you are in fact lost in this universe.
GOAL # ONE is to have a basic understanding of your own horoscope map. After that is accomplished the principles come alive and can be more easily applied to trading or other uses. Lessons 6 through 11 will apply more to trading and decision making.
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We shared a moment. It lasted only three seconds, but we definitely made solid eye contact. My almond shaped green eyes were fixated on his crisp blue ones. My heart raced as I longed for him to react to me. Instead, he managed a steady pace in his bright red sports car. He must have spent a fortune on that car. It was beautiful.
He was driving right next to me. I could see the white leather seats which matched his white hair. My heart was thumping in my chest in anticipation. Lightly, I tapped the brake, but the guy behind me was too close.
To my right, the lady in the van was fast approaching the highway, not thinking much about yielding to oncoming traffic. I tried to speed up, again glancing at the guy in the left lane. I thought to myself that I would love to be driving a car like that. Construction was coming, so the person in front of me was hitting his brakes. Again, I tapped mine.
The lady in the van wouldn't slow down. To my left, the guy in the sports car was adamant about not moving. Again, I made eye contact, pleading with him to slow down or speed up. I felt trapped with nowhere to go. I was surrounded by people who wouldn't budge.
The ramp to the highway was ending.
I made eye contact. He wouldn't move.
I hope the next time he's in the left lane and someone locks his gaze he moves.
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Farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) is a low-cost, sustainable land- restoration technique used to combat poverty and hunger amongst poor subsistence farmers in developing countries by increasing food and timber production, and resilience to climate extremes. It involves the systematic regeneration and management of trees and shrubs from tree stumps, roots and seeds.[1]
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For centuries, farmers in the Sahel, a band of land that crosses Africa at the southern fringe of the Sahara Desert, used rotational tree farming to provide year-round harvests and a consistent source of food, fuel, and fertilizer. But severe droughts and rapid population growth in the 1970s and 80s significantly degraded the Sahel's farmland, leading to the loss of many indigenous tree species and leaving the soil barren and eroded. With the loss of the trees went the knowledge, traditions, and practices that had kept the region fertile for hundreds of years.


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Danielle Rousseau
Danielle Rousseau, PhD LMCH is a professor, researcher, clinical therapist, and certified yoga teacher. Her focus is in both policy and practice. She considers herself to be a scholar activist and a justice educator. Both her research and teaching are informed by her experience in the field of forensic psychology and trauma informed interventions. Dr. Rousseau's professional focus has been in trauma services, gender advocacy, and advocating or equal access to justice. She is a social justice researcher and practitioner. Dr. Rousseau worked in the field of forensic mental health as a therapist in correctional facilities, winning multiple awards for her service. She also served communities doing crisis response and victim advocacy.
Dr. Rousseau is an advocate of integrative, holistic approaches that support embodied self-care. She serves as the Director of Evaluation 4 Change, a non-profit that supports curriculum development and evaluation in the yoga service sector. She experience collaborating with multiple yoga and mindfulness organizations including Yoga 4 Change, yogaHOPE, the Yoga Service Council, Sensory Enhanced Yoga, and the Open Spirit Center. Dr. Rousseau has received multiple grants including a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to develop, implement and evaluate an opioid specific yoga based curriculum.
Dr. Rousseau's research, teaching and practice focus on the areas of gender, race, social justice, justice disparity, the treatment of women within the criminal justice system, trauma, mental health, mindfulness, and resilience. Dr. Rousseau's work is published in The Prison Journal, Criminal Justice Policy Review, Gender, Race, and Justice, Law and Society Review, The Annals of the Academy of Political and Social Sciences, The Journal of Yoga Service and many other academic journals and books. Dr. Rousseau is an author on the Yoga Service Council's Best Practices for Yoga in the Criminal Justice System and the editor for Best Practices for Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practices for Survivors of Sexual Trauma.
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Forensic Behavior Analysis
Trauma and Crisis Intervention
Crime and Delinquency
Violence and Trauma
Research Methods
Gender and Justice
PhD Criminology and Justice Policy, Graduate Certificate Women's Studies – Northeastern University
MA Clinical Forensic Psychology – University of Denver
BA Psychology – University of Vermont
Yoga Certifications and Trainings
Sensory Enhanced Yoga for Self-regulation and Trauma Healing. March 2015.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Divine Play Yoga with Gregor Singleton and Claire Este-McDonald. March 2014.
Certified Trauma Informed Mind Body (TIMBo) Facilitator. YogaHOPE organization. 100 hour trauma-informed yoga training, completed March 2013. Individual certifications completed: Hands on Healing (April 2012, Port-au- Prince, Haiti); TIMBo Foundations Training (October 2013, Boston, MA); Trauma Informed Yoga (November-December 2012, Boston, MA); TIMBo Facilitation (March, 2013, Ipswich, MA).
Fundamentals of Teaching Yoga and Meditation in Military Communities. Warriors at Ease. December, 2011.
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Get the feeling of floating down the mountain, on top of untouched dunes of fresh powder snow that just fell from the sky. With uncountable amounts of snow fallen in the 2017-2018 season, there'll be plenty of powder snow for you to be knee-deep in! If off-piste deep snow is a bit too much, don't worry, APPI-Kogen has a total of 21 runs summing up to a whopping 45km total piste, where 14 of them are groomed and prepared for the best skiing experience, for all skiing-skill levels. They even have a continuous 5,5km run, so you don't have to take one of the total 16 well functioning lifts (for a while)! If you feel for throwing down some tricks, APPI Kogen has you covered as well with their newly developed Salomon Snow Park, which have just been redeveloped. And don't worry about packing lunches; there are even two restaurants in the middle of the slopes, which offer various local and intercontinental dishes. APPI Kogen has it all covered on the slopes! And if you just can't get enough of skiing, we've included 2 days of night skiing in the travel plan.
After Ski
After a long day of skiing you can go back to the hotel lobby and rest with a hot beverage in its comforting environment, but if you just can't get enough of activities – don't worry, in APPI Kogen there are plenty of options for leisure time after a long day of ski! Such as Sports Club Olympia that offers a hot relaxing pool, a gym, a squash court and a whole amusement arcade! And if you're looking to polish the singing voice, there's even a karaoke for some wholesome family time. But if the children are a bit too small for the activity-filled day, APPI Kogen has a playful and comforting kids room with specially trained staff to entertain, and give the little ones a wonderful day as well – while you relax in the tranquilizing APPI Hot Spring resort, that have saunas, open air as well as indoor baths.
At night, APPI Kogen is brimming with restaurants, cafés, and bars from all corners of the world. Hotel APPI Grand offers many restaurants, such as the fine dining Lapind'or, which serves traditional French dishes with APPI flair, made with only fresh ingredients from the local mountains and seas of Tohoku area. If you're up for some Michelin, the Chinese restaurant Bireika can definitely settle your taste buds for what you crave. Among the many other restaurants, is, of course, a local Japanese Cuisine restaurant called Nanashigure that offers appetizers as well as full course meals made from fresh ingredients from the local Sanriku coastline, as well as from the Ou mountain range.
After a fulfilling meal, bar Grand Chariot is ready to serve you exquisite cocktails while you look at the captivating, brimming sky with star-like illuminations. But if you just want a relaxed environment to finish the day off with, Bar PO can serve all the various types of drinks, in a comforting and warm environment.
Rental and ski instructing
On a more practical note, APPI Kogen is filled with rental stations that have equipment for all purposes, levels, heights, and ages! And don't be shy because of your skiing level, APPI Kogen offers many experienced and friendly skiing instructors that can help beginners as well as experienced skiers to enhance their skills.
Day 1 Sendai arrival, bus to APPI Kogen (Dinner)
Upon arrival at Sendai airport, transfer to hotel by shuttle bus
Appi Kogen Ski and Night ski
Appi Kogen Ski and Night ski
Day 4 Appi Kogen (Breakfast/Dinner)
Appi Kogen Ski
Day 5 Appi Kogen departure (Breakfast)
Take the shuttle bus to Sendai airport and departure (END)
Promotion Price
Based on a min. of 2 pax traveling together
APPI KOGEN ONSEN HOTEL CNY 4680 p.p. twin sharing
HOTEL APPI GRAND CNY 4980 p.p.twin sharing
APPI HILLS SHIRAKABANOMORI CNY 4780 p.p. twin sharing
What's Included:
– Shuttle bus between Sendai airport and hotel
– 4 nights hotel with twin sharing std. room
– 3 days' ski lift pass
– 2 x night ski lift pass
– 4 hotel breakfasts
– 4 hotel dinners
What's Not Included:
– In & out flight tickets (Example is for reference only)
– Day 1 Shanghai Pudong to Sendai CA155 10:35/1425
– Day 5 Sendai to Shanghai Pudong CA156 15:25/17:55
From CNY 2610 incl. tax per person (eco class)
– Japan visa
– Travel Insurances
– Ski rental
– Personal expense such as telephone calls, fax, laundry, beverages, meals, highlights or sightseeing's, which aren't indicated in the program
APPI Kogen Onsen Hotel is popular with its casual atmosphere, newer facilities and direct access via corridor to Onsen (hot springs), "ShirakabanoYu" which was renovated with a tranquilizing outdoor bathand new Japanese-style barbecue restaurant next to Onsen. After skiing, the hotel' s facilities support your healthy lifestyle and give an enjoyable time. There will be around 300m to cable car station or you can take the free shuttle bus.
Hotel APPI Grand
Hotel APPI Grand, the bold lemon yellow facade is symbolic of the impressive APPI Resort. It' s catering to all needs, from formal functions to sporting pursuits. The hotel has been renovated in 2017, new facilities such as the new restaurant "Sushi NAGATA" and "Teppanyaki KAZAN". Their new guest rooms give the essence of Japan and even more. The hotel definitely gives you the most optimal comfort and leisure-time in APPI.
Facility with usability and spacious Japanese-Western style guest room is very popular. Maximum of 5 people can stay in the J-W style room. It is recommended for families with small children or for group use.
Ski season: Dec 01, 2018-April, 2019
CBTravel is an official sales agent, please contact us for any further information. Go Ski!


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Dimension, thread count, textile content, manufacturing technique, and weave are aspects to be considered when buying bed sheets. High quality and costly sheets aren't necessarily your finest option. This short article will offer you with the details you need to determine your bedding demands and compare them to the bed sheets available for acquisition.
A constant springtime mattress is made from a single piece of wire woven into numerous springs. An open coil mattress is the most typical kind of mattress. A wallet springtime mattress has coils that are placed in fabric coverings.
A lot of Asian design contemporary beds are most frequently made from rosewood, with the worlds most sought after manufacturers or professionals producing the most expensive Asian design beds. These modern beds produce an air of richness that makes them stick out from standard bedroom designs. Rosewood is highly sought after mainly since of its look and the fact that it creates a quality piece of furniture that is constructed to last. When it concerns dressing your bed, you can go as traditional or as modern as you would like. If you decide to utilize the even more traditional tatami mats, there are specific Japanese policies that you should abide by in order to not disturb the relaxing effects that these designs can provide. The tatami mats can not and need to not touch when put on the bed. A lot of frequently made use of to separate you from the floor, when they are made use of on the bed they are implied to separate the mattress from the bed frame. Disobeying this Japanese rule can potentially have adverse effects on the level of Zen you have actually tried to develop in your space.
The soft and silk homes are constantly apparent in silk pillowcases and if you are thinking what kinds of pillowcases you will provide you desire in your bed, you can certainly discover your options with silk pillowcases. This offers additional touch of luxury and comfort offering you a rare sense of pampering and relaxation. High quality premium silk pillowcases are light and smooth and it has the most useful advantage when it pertains to luxury, comfort, and natural anti allergic reaction homes. At present, among the most preferred kinds of pillowcases are those made from silk because of its additional comfort and sturdiness.
The Select Comfort bed has had its reasonable share if unhappy consumers and problems. In all fairness while the bed does not suite everyone, numerous individuals do sleep well and appreciate their beds. If you're thinking about buying among these beds you need to know both sides of the tale. Below are some problems about the Select Comfort bed. One of the primary problems about this bed is that there is a trench effect in the middle of the bed. This is due to the fact that these beds have dual chambers of air for sleeping partners. It can be really uncomfortable to attempt to keep away from the middle of the bed without falling off of the bed. You can forget everything about sleeping right beside your sleeping partner or cuddling. There will be a definite trench effect if you have different comfort settings. Because individuals have complained about this, Select Comfort has provided an option for this trouble. They suggest that you put a foam support filler in the middle of the bed. Certainly, you will have to pay the additional shipping fees and spend for the foam support as well and sometimes this does not even assist.
A basic bed comes with the frame of canopy bed. These beds have bars to produce actual frame, and link four posters to support a roof above the bed. The roofing of the bed is covered in material and may hang down the sides to the bed itself to producing an enclosure.
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Take the time to discover what you such as. If you get the first bedspread that matches the colors of your space and is the correct size, you aren't putting too much idea into it. In a day approximately, you will probably run across something you such as much better. Rather of purchasing the second bedspread and needing to return the first, put in the time to discover the one you succeeded t feel like returning down the roadway. (If you are purchasing for your children – get what they such as. It truly doesn't matter if you like it! Offer them the flexibility to express themselves in this rather harmless act of selecting their own bedspread.).
Designs for bedroom sets are really as numerous as individuals going shopping for them. Whether a contemporary or contemporary appearance is desired, everybody can find something that fits with his/her one-of-a-kind taste. Generally, when choosing a style, product is the first thing to look at as this will specify the color and general appearance of the frame. Wooden frames can provide a cozy, traditional sensation with great wood grain patterns that draw people in. These frames might remind people of the beds they had maturing and of a time when things were not so difficult and fast paced. On the various other side of the spectrum, there are platform beds made of metal, which can provide the room a modern-day appearance. Bedroom sets specify inner design and charm whether they can be found in the traditional or contemporary type. Everybody should have the ability to come personal and walk into a bedroom that properly expresses their uniqueness and permits their minds to be put at ease, and the proper decor is just important in this duty. Since platform beds permit excellent ornamental and practical pieces of furniture, think about choosing one as component of a bedroom set.


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Really pretty geology and views! Some hiking right on site, bring a kayak. My neighbors all had golf gear, not sure where the course is. Lots of mountain bikes on the trails too (hike in the opposite direction!). Sites are not private but it's still lovely. Basic State Park accommodations, clean, well-cared for, actual hot showers. We didn't get reservations (it was winter), but you might want to since it's a small and beautiful site.
We stayed here twice this summer and really liked it both times. All the tenting campsites are on the Millsite Reservoir but if you go higher than site number 17 you are a bit further from the water. The campground is open, so not totally private, but it was so quiet it didn't really matter. We went for a couple of hikes in the Ferron Canyon which you can walk to, and they have paddle boarding on the reservoir which we didn't have time to do. They don't have typical fire rings on the ground - they are up off the ground. See photo.


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Just like blog or photo, how can I set wire access permission as | Friends only | Logged in user | Public etc. There are some recent discussions like https://elgg.org/discussion/view/2450969/the-wire-problem-with-permissions but has there been any solution or plugin after this ? I will be grateful if any one can help. Strangely, I have a localhost install in my pc of latest Elgg which does show wire permission, and I do not know how exactly I got that ... whenever I am trying fresh installs on actual servers with latest Elgg (and nothing else, all defaults) I am not getting wire access permissions dropdown thing.
Thanks a lot RvR
The Wire Tools adds option for public, logged in, and Groups, does it add option for friends ?
Anyway, many thanks again.
PS - https://github.com/RiverVanRain/thewire_edit plugin is great. It gives the required access choosing drop-down menu.
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Also known as wear and tear arthritis, osteoarthritis is a condition in which natural cushioning between cartilage is damaged. In this condition, the bones of joints rub very closely against each other without any shock absorption of cartilage. The rubbing of bones cause swelling, pain, stiffness, reduced ability to move and the bone spurs may be formed.
For osteoarthritis of the knee, age is the leading risk factor. However, young people may also develop it. It may be hereditary for some people. Knee osteoarthritis can be caused due to infection or injury or even due to excess weight in some people. Here's what you should know about osteoarthritis of the knee and how to treat symptoms at home.
Who Develops Knee Osteoarthritis?
OA of the knee is the most common kind of arthritis. When it can affect even young people, seniors above 45 years are more vulnerable to osteoarthritis. The Arthritis Foundation reports that around 27 million people have osteoarthritis in the US alone and the knee is one of the most widely affected areas in the body. Women are more vulnerable to develop OA than men.
Here are some of the common symptoms of osteoarthritis –
Home Remedies to Ease OA Symptoms
Here are some of the easiest ways to ease OA on the knees at home.
It must be the last thing you may consider when suffering from arthritis. But there are several studies which claim that physical activity is among the best ways to improve lifestyle quality. Exercise can improve your energy and make your bones and muscles stronger and help your joints to stay flexible. You can build stronger muscles with resistance training. Your muscles support and protect joints that are affected by arthritis. You may try aerobics workouts to lose weight and burn calories. Maintain a healthy weight to relieve stress on your painful joints. But you shouldn't exercise if you have a bad flare-up until pain reduces.
Lose Excess Weight
Excess of body weight can put unwanted stress on joints that bear weight, such as your spine, knees, ankles, hips, and feet. Weight loss can also ease symptoms. But reducing weight and managing healthy weight cannot be done overnight. You have to take baby steps, make slight changes every day to burn more calories and eat small portions.
Balanced Diet
According to the studies, there are several nutrients helpful to ease the symptoms of arthritis. Foods enriched with vitamin C, such as vegetables and fruits can be helpful. Fish and fish oil have Omega 3 acids which help relieve pain. According to the experts, you should eat healthy foods instead of focusing on any single nutrient. All you have to go through a balanced diet to receive all the much-needed nutrients. Be sure to add a lot of vegetables and fruits to your menus, such as low-fat dairy, whole grains, lean meats like pork tenderloin and turkey, and fish. You need to choose healthy fats like avocados and nuts, and healthy oils like canola and olive oil.
Take Proper Sleep
Good night's sleep is very important to deal with stress and pain due to arthritis. Go to sleep every night at the same time to improve your sleep quality. You need to keep distractions like PC and TV away from your bedroom. Use pillows to keep the pressure away from painful joints, if you are not comfortable in bed. Ask your doctor if your sleep problems are not going away.
Try Cold or Hot Compress
Hot packs can ease stiffness and pain to increase blood flow. On the other side, cold packs reduce swelling. You can try both cold and hot packs to find out what works better.
Try Braces, Splints, and Other Aids
These are the devices helpful to support painful joints and to help prevent injury and ease your discomfort. Some of the items like shower chair and electric can openers can be helpful to make your daily life easier.
Take Over-the-Counter Medications
There are some store-bought medications which can help ease the pain. Acetaminophen is one of the most common drugs. It doesn't cause an upset stomach. Don't take more dose than recommended as it can increase side effects like liver problems. Some of the other medications can help like ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen sodium. Some of the common side effects are bleeding and stomach irritation. Check labels properly to ensure that you are taking correct medications. Ask your doctor before taking any painkiller for around 10 days.
Ask Your Doctor about Complementary Medicine and Supplements
There are several supplements tested to treat arthritis. Glucosamine is known to show the same promise. Along with chondroitin, glucosamine is helpful to improve pain according to some studies. According to some medical research, SAMe is a chemical in the body which works like some of the store-bought medications. But it needs more research. If you try supplements, you may want to consume them for around a month before getting the complete benefits. People suffering from arthritis may also go for massage and acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture can ease knee pain and help improve knee activity. Massage can improve the flow of blood and warmth in your painful joints. You need to seek a skilled practitioner who is experienced in treating people with arthritis.
Stay Positive
Mental outlook can also have a huge impact on your feelings and how well you work. You need to do something you love. Develop enjoyable hobbies that can be done even with arthritis and spend time with your loved ones. Focus on your strengths, not weaknesses. You may want to seek professional support.


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5 YouTube techniques to help you grow revenue 49% faster
It's 2019, the digital era when video is no longer a trend and not just 'nice-to-have', but a total 'must have' in your marketing strategy. In such a case, it's obvious that YouTube marketing has become a major factor of success for any modern business striving for a top online presence. Video content has become a central part of how we live, already accounting for 74 percent of all internet traffic we produce.
There is no time to waste knowing that investment in YouTube marketing is a proven win-win strategy that leverages the ability of video content to grow your sales 49 percent faster.
Why Youtube?
When talking about driving more sales, both Facebook and YouTube have a strong power. However, from the perspective of landing sales and customers, YouTube wins with the nature of its audience, loyal and better engaged. To compare, Facebook videos work as a megaphone, pushing content towards the audience, while YouTube videos, on the other hand, are pulling people in, working like a magnet. YouTube's pull marketing strategy is what drives views and leads over a longer time.
Moreover, resulting in a difference between views count strategies (YouTube's 30-second vs Facebook's 3-second view count standard), YouTube gets authentic, and therefore, more valuable views. Not to forget, YouTube is owned by Google, for this reason giving its videos higher ranks than to the ones hosted elsewhere. That creates a longer shelf-life to drive leads for many years into the future.
If you're still not convinced, look at these clear facts presented by Converto's report, proving YouTube to be the strongest social platform in driving conversions and closing sales (14 percent).
Let's take advantage of YouTube's 1.5 billion logged-in monthly active users. Now, it's time to take a look at these 5 ways to grow revenue through a few enhancements of your YouTube channel:
1. Be branded
The power of first impressions can never be underestimated. Your YouTube channel is like a storefront, providing a right look to show off the essence of your business. Branding is what you are, which should always be clear to understand for your audience. Distinctive and synergetic style helps to stand out from the crowd, as well as to be recognized as a separate entity. Visual brand identity is a major part of your branding strategy, telling your audience a story of what your brand stands for and what voice it has.
Let's look at the YouTube channel of Xbox. It maintains a consistent color combination of white, black, grey and neon green throughout the entire channel. If you would be shown similar visuals with the same color scheme, layout, and typography, it would still create an association with Xbox. The reason is that the company has been consistent with its branding for a while to be now recalled on a subconscious level.
The truth is, it's easier to sell when people are already aware of your presence. Building a strong online brand presence helps to get more qualified traffic that can be easier converted into sales.
Customize your thumbnail
You can witness a consistent branding style kept on Jimmy Fallon's YouTube channel, especially in relation to video thumbnails used. It's not enough to simply pick a shot from your video, because it won't be as effective. Why?
Custom YouTube thumbnails always outperform the ones simply picked from a video. They help to increase your click-through rates, and therefore, boost the ranking of your content piece. To prove this point, simply enter some keywords in YouTube search and see what videos are showcased as the highest performing. The 'Google rank' search has suggested videos, and look closer, the ones ranked top are those with customized and very distinctive thumbnails. It's time to put more effort into things that get people to click.
For people to find your content faster, there is another idea to implement. You can add your logo or the brand name same spot in each video thumbnail. For instance, it could be done the same way as BMW does. Now, every time you see such a format, you will be able to recognize original content by BMW. Be original and distinctive!
And before we finish discussing the tricks of YouTube's visual branding, remember to keep your YouTube thumbnails of high resolution. Google stated that YouTube thumbnail resolution should be exactly 1280×720 (with a minimum width of 640 pixels). If you upload a thumbnail in the right format, you won't have to resize it, and therefore, it won't lower the image quality.
2. Be findable
Just as you can use tactics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to improve the online visibility of your web pages, you can optimize your videos to make them visible on YouTube.
Conducting keyword research will help to both develop relevant content and make your current one more findable. In order to find a sweet spot, where a keyword is highly searched but not over competitive, it's helpful to use free platforms like Keyword Tool and Google Trends to get a clear idea of what people search for on YouTube. Video content with a strategic keyword optimization will help you rank much higher.
Use your focus keywords in your title, while prioritizing the ones with the highest relevance to your brand or a topic. Another trick is to add a colon after your first mentioned keywords and rephrase the title and enhance the description. For instance, "Affiliate Marketing: leverage winning partnerships". Moreover, a good length is between 50 and 60 characters.
Need more ideas?
- Use an episode number in case your video is a part of a series, i.e part 1/episode 3/ season 4, etc. This helps YouTube to recommend your videos better, as well as create more relevant suggestions on what to watch next.
- Add an expressive language. Would you be interested to click on the video titled "These 6 Ideas That Might Work"? Definitely, not. Instead, bring more emotions to your title. For example, "Top 6 Ideas For Creating a Successful Video". One more aspect to pay attention to is to not go as far as clickbait titles. Such can grab attention, but also lead to a high disappointment in case of a poorly related video content.
- Connected to the previous point, numbers do work! You have probably have seen this technique being used widely, and there's a reason, it truly works. Whether it's "5 Facts…", "10 Ways..", "4 Things..", it will bring the audience to your video.
Start YouTube video description with a full URL link to the page you want viewers to go to. It might be a connected blog, a subscription page, FAQ and so on. Don't be stingy with your keywords either, including both focused and semantically related words. External links, i.e. affiliate links can also be added into your video description.
Always stay relevant and specific with your tags. Let them reflect the most closely connected topics your video content is focused on. Use between 10 and 15 tags to not scare away YouTube.
Closed Captions
To make sure the efforts to heighten ranking of your YouTube channel are exploited, let's not forget closed captions as one of the very strong benefits to getting your video content noticed. This technique will open up your content to a much larger audience, which will further boost your view count and ranking. Mainly, closed captions are read and indexed by Google and YouTube, and therefore, will help you be more findable.
3. Video Length: important or not?
Marketers had never stop debating about your perfect YouTube video length. Yes, people have an extremely short attention span nowadays, but that doesn't mean that only short videos perform the highest on this platform. Keep it as long as it is interesting and not a second longer. Whether it's a minute or half an hour, the only thing that matters is that people are staying tuned, which leads us to another finding.
To be seen, you also need to satisfy YouTube itself. YouTube Algorithm has made Watch Time to be a #1 ranking factor. Attention: Watch Time isn't directly about the length of your video, but about the viewing session length. YouTube Creators explained it this way: "Your content benefits when it leads viewers to spend more time watching videos — not just on your channel, but anywhere on YouTube."
After you have your rocking content and estimated the style, whether it's short-form or long-form video, take a look at length suggestions that will contribute to your additional watch time.
2 and 7-13 minute mark
After analyzing almost 600.000 videos, Wistia has concluded interesting findings. Mainly, we can clearly see a huge engagement drop-off after 2 minutes of watching a video. Few seconds won't make a difference for your short-form video, as long as you keep it under the suggested 2-minute mark. After 2 minutes, every second counts.
Sweet spot #2 for more long-form videos is between 7 and 13 minutes. The length variation there is pretty stable to play around with. However, after 12 minutes it drops again.
So, what to do?
With short-form videos stick to maximum 2 minutes, for longer explanatory videos be flexible but try staying within 7 to 13-minute limitation. Obviously, the content will be your real boss, but video length suggestions will help to navigate your video making process.
4. CTAs: Remind to be Remembered
Using YouTube CTA possibilities is easy and very effective. In-video CTAs have a great potential in driving people back to your site and converting them into customers. If you want someone to check out your other video or subscribe, maybe like a video or follow a link, you have to say it. Viewers are too busy watching your video, and to actually trigger an action it's necessary to remind them of what you want them to do.
End Screens & Annotations
In order to motivate people to subscribe to your channel, you can add an element 'Subscribe' and position it according to the needed time and place when it should pop up.
To mention another video or a playlist you want a viewer to check out next, add an element "Video". On the top of this video editor, YouTube provides an option "Use template.." with a suggestion of placements for your CTA elements.
Moreover, there are two other elements to add: "Channel" and "Link" to promote another channel or follow a link, respectively. To clarify, the feature of "Annotations" doesn't exist anymore as confirmed by YouTube itself in the editor. Don't be sad, there is more to discover, therefore, continue reading.
To suggest another video that will notify a viewer at the top right corner of the video screen, add a card "Video or Playlist". Moreover, you can even gather some data: add a card feature "Poll" to create a short survey on the same left side. It's suggested not to place more than one card next to each other, however, this picture simply portrays how each of them would look like.
Let your CTAs help you convince and convert your viewers!
5. Consistent content production
Consistent publishing schedule has helped many channels to stay on top of viewers' minds. It's definitely up to you to decide the strategy you follow, whether you are a pop-up entertainment channel or an established provider of regular content. If you do want to grow a loyal and engaged community of supporters, you better choose the latter option.
Besides a clear benefit for your audience, consistency can have a big influence on the YouTube algorithm. You as an active video publisher will encourage YouTube crawlers to visit your channel more often and track your content for a higher ranking.
Still figuring out whether you should invest in video? Totally!
Video marketing is a necessity for modern businesses. Start utilizing YouTube's potential to help you drive conversions and increase your sales faster than ever. We at Moovly will not only help you create professional videos but will provide actionable tips on how to succeed with them.
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USA, 1940. Warner Bros.. Screenplay by Casey Robinson, based on the novel by Rachel Field. Cinematography by Ernest Haller. Produced by Anatole Litvak. Music by Max Steiner. Production Design by Carl Jules Weyl. Costume Design by Orry-Kelly. Film Editing by Warren Low. Academy Awards 1940.
Terrific costume drama is one of the best films Bette Davis made at Warner Bros. during her reign as their most respected female star. Davis plays the poor governess to a rich couple's child who simultaneously wins the heart of her employer (Charles Boyer) while inspiring incredible jealousy from his wife (Barbara O'Neil). When O'Neil is found murdered, the two lovers become prime suspect and the authorities are left with little doubt that they are responsible for the crime. Gorgeous production design and detailed costumes by Orry-Kelly enhance an incredible viewing experience.


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Artificial video can now be so realistic that a jury could be convinced you confessed to using a time machine to steal Abe Lincoln's wooden teeth after clobbering him with, in your own words, "a very large bad smelling onion."
Despicable, how could you? Don't try to deny it, we saw your confession.
Systems for faking video have progressed to the point where one can type any words and get realistic looking video output of the virtual actor saying whatever you want them to say.
If you doubt you could be fooled, watch this video.
Watching this, we must conclude that completely realistic programmable virtual actors exist and can be created using computer synthesized lip sync techniques. Given this, and the deep pockets of governments, how do you know that any head of state is a real living person and not a synthespian?
What would be the point of fake leaders? Make money. Maintain the mundane. Mastermind misdirection. Distract people with political drama so they ignore the coming global superstorm of control freakism? How many of your friends and family have been drawn into debates and politics under this president?
Google trump synthespian. If you do not find this article (you certainly should,) or at least something discussing the possibility, you might consider that the idea is actively censored. Strange thing to suppress, isn't it?
This has been a test of the presidential synthespian awareness suppression system.


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British National Curriculum
BSU is proud to offer the National Curriculum of England and Wales which is a curriculum offered by over 30,000 schools in the UK and in international schools around the world. This brings reassurance to parents and stability to students as the curriculum is delivered as a through process from when they first enter school as a child to when they leave as a young adult. It also offers security of progression when students move between countries as it enables them to more easily fit into another British school to continue their education. The National Curriculum of England and Wales prepares our students for their role in an increasingly challenging, cosmopolitan and rapidly changing world. This is done in a stimulating, caring and supportive setting where academic excellence is balanced with opportunities for personal development.
Education pathway
The following information is designed to help you see the progression through the education process.
The UK Education Process
To help teachers prepare for a child's development and progression, the education process is broken down further into what are called Key Stages and children will pass through 5 of these before completing their school education. Early Years Foundation Stage is pre key stage.
Key Stages
Our education system is like a child's building blocks; laying foundations and building upon the previous one. It provides a continuous education year on year.
For further information on the National Curriculum of England and Wales please click on the following link:
Mongolian curriculum
Here at the British School of Ulaanbaatar we offer the opportunity for Mongolian children to study Mongolian Language, Literature and History. The teaching of these subjects begins in our Primary phase and continues throughout the student's time at school.
The main aims are to:
As our Mongolian students progress through the school they will be asked to make the choice whether or not to take the Mongolian Language examination to gain the equivalency certificate. If a student chooses to work towards the equivalency they will be given additional lessons in Mongolian Language to supplement and enrich the learning needed for the examination in Year 13.


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Dolphin stranded near Raigad village freed
Forest officials and local fishermen freed a six-foot Indo-pacific humpback dolphin that was stuck for 14 hours in the shallow waters of the Amba river, near Nagothane village.mumbai Updated: Jul 03, 2015 01:04 IST
Forest officials and local fishermen freed a six-foot Indo-pacific humpback dolphin that was stuck for 14 hours in the shallow waters of the Amba river, near Nagothane village.
This is the second stranding in a week in Raigad — a 20-tonne blue whale died on the Revdanda beach last week as it could not get back to the sea.
The dolphin got stuck 46km away from the mouth of the estuary. Some residents spotted it around 9.30am on Wednesday and informed forest officials.
"One of the locals spotted the dolphin and told forest officials the animal had got stuck between two rocky outgrowths, after the high tide receded," said Kunal Salunke, a wildlife photographer who reached the spot by noon on Wednesday. The dolphin might have strayed into the river during high tide, he said. "It was probably trying to hunt, when it lost its pod (group) and strayed in."
Mihir Sule, researcher at Konkan Cetacean Research Team said, "Around 12.30am on Thursday, we set up a few nets around the area where the dolphin was stuck, so that it picks up the alarm and travels back towards the sea, instead of moving upstream."
Sule, along with 40 forest officials and 30 fishermen waited till midnight to conduct the rescue operation. "The dolphin did not go back during the day was because it was scared. There were almost 300 people in the area, making a lot of noise. During the night, with silence all around, our rescue efforts proved successful," said N Vasudevan, chief conservator, state mangrove cell.
The full-moon night helped. Once high tide set in, the dolphin was not seen at the spot. It was safely reunited with its pod in the sea, Sule said. "It almost seemed as if the pod was waiting for this one and had communicated their location to it," Vasudevan said.


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A Story And A Fun Game For Children…
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…and for us too, I think.
Next in the series (the first one here): The scene, not very unusual, put to a group of children was:
"The lady of the house set on the table a bowl of freshly baked cookies.
And when she was not around, Chotu, all of eight years, got to it and picked one that was the largest. Bade, elder by a couple of years, instructed by his mom to keep a watch – use of any force or raising one's voice disallowed, took his job seriously. Trying his best (or worst?) to persuade Chotu to put it down, at the same time removing the remaining cookies to safety, he said, "Chotu…"
The children were given time to develop the story from here on.
At the end of the allotted time, they were called in turn to present their conclusion. Here's a selection from the many stories presented:
"Chotu, you took that one from the bottom of the heap, right? That was the first one Amma was figuring out the settings for baking them right. See, she even made them smaller for them to come out alright. Am sure this one…it would be faintly smelling of the dough and taste a little raw in the mouth…"
"Chotu, you took that one from the top of the heap, right? That was the last one – Amma scraped hard all the dough sticking to the bottom and also from the sides of the mixing bowl, lumped them together and baked as one large piece. You will find it a little flaky, crumbling in your hand and tasting a little uneven in your mouth…And who knows what else got into it from the bowl, ugh"
"Chotu, what are you doing? What will mom do then? That piece was specially done by mom for your teacher. I even saw her sending a pic of it to her. You know, she has invited your teacher for a cup of tea here at our place and she's on her way."
"Chotu, you shouldn't. That was from the batch she cooked specially for Bruno. Don't know how it got mixed up with this pile."
Not known if Chotu succeeded!
Source: 123rf.com