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Acupuncture can significantly reduce the pain and duration of the painful pre-menstrual cramping condition known as dysmenorrhea, a number of studies have found.
Dysmenorrhea may either result from an underlying pathology of the pelvis (known as "secondary" dysmenorrhea), or it may occur in the absence of any known pathology or cause ("primary" dysmenorrhea). Approximately 25 percent of all dysmenorrhea cases are, whether primary or secondary, resistant to treatment by the class of painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Acupuncture has long been used in China for treating premenstrual pain, but controlled scientific studies into its efficacy have only begun in recent years. One such study, published in the journal Evidence-based Complimentary and Alternative Medicine in 2010, focused on women who had been suffering from moderate to severe dysmenorrhea for at least one year, and whose pain was resistant to NSAID treatment. All the women in the study had declined treatment with oral contraceptives, which is one of the first treatments typically prescribed by doctors.
The researchers found that of the 15 women included in the study, 13 experienced significant pain reduction and reduced their use of NSAIDs following acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture appeared to be most effective at reducing pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Another study conducted by researchers from the Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine and published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine in 2011, followed 80 women with primary dysmenorrhea over three complete menstrual cycles. Women received either no acupuncture, an acupuncture treatment during their dysmenorrhea symptoms ("immediate acupuncture") or an acupuncture treatment prior to the onset of their periods ("preconditioning acupuncture"). The researchers found that preconditioning acupuncture reduced both the severity and length of dysmenorrhea symptoms significantly better than either no acupuncture or immediate acupuncture.
Holistic healthcare
In contrast to Western treatment methods such as hormonal contraceptives, which are targeted only at specific symptoms and which often carry serious side effects, acupuncture is part of the holistic healthcare philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine. Like all components of Chinese medicine, acupuncture views the body as composed of interlocking systems that must all be in balance to produce good health.
Traditionally, acupuncture consists of inserting long, thin needles into specific body locations ("meridians") indicated by the specific health complaint. It is typically combined with other treatment methods including dietary and lifestyle changes, herbal supplements and energy therapies such as Quigong.
In recent years, acupuncture has becoming increasingly popular in Western countries, in part because of a growing body of scientific research supporting its effectiveness. In particular, studies have shown that acupuncture is especially helpful in the treatment of pain - so much so that it is now covered by many private insurance plans and has even been prescribed by the U.S. military.
The National Institutes of Health has also recognized acupuncture as a scientifically supported treatment and has recommended it for numerous conditions including dysmenorrhea and pain. Acupuncture is considered safe, non-invasive, and side effect free.


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A legislative effort under review on the Michigan House floor calls for changing the state's speed limit rules to authorize truckers and other highway users to drive faster – while maintaining the speed differential on the state's fastest roadways.
Michigan law now authorizes 70 mph speeds for motorists on certain highways while large trucks are limited to 60 mph. On other major roadways the speeds are 65 mph and 55 mph, respectively.
The full House is in the process of considering bills to alter posted speeds on the state's roadways. Sponsored by Rep. Brad Jacobsen, R-Oxford, the lead bill in the package could increase speeds for motorists on about 600 miles of rural interstates to 75 mph, and as much as 80 mph, while trucks would be authorized to drive up to 10 mph below the posted speed limit for cars.
Urban interstates could be posted at 70 mph for motorists and 60 mph for trucks. State trunk lines could have speeds boosted from 55 mph to 60 mph for all users.
Changes in posted speeds could only be made following traffic studies done by the Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan State Police. HB4423 would also require any speed changes to reflect the rate at which 85 percent of traffic travels on a given stretch of road.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says roadways are safer when all vehicles are permitted to travel at the same rate of speed.
OOIDA Life Member Bob Esler of Taylor, Mich., said in written testimony previously provided to lawmakers that "differential speed limits create more interactions between cars and trucks, which can lead to unlawful or dangerous passing, aggressive driving, and ultimately an increase in the number and severity of accidents."
He added that "they are also a contributing factor to increased congestion and inefficiencies with local, regional and national goods movement."
Another concern shared by Esler focused on the use of speed limiters used by some motor carriers. He said permitting cars to travel up to 80 mph while some trucks are generally capped at 65 mph would be "a significant step backward for the safety of the traveling public."
Jacobsen pointed out during discussion on the House floor that authorization for 80 mph is unlikely. He said existing highways would need to be redesigned to handle such speeds.
A related effort on the House floor would reform how the state sets speed limits. In addition to relying on engineering and safety studies, HB4425 would use the 85th percentile rule to set speeds on roadways throughout the state.
"This is a fantastic combination of safety and common-sense upgrades to our outdated speed limit laws," Jacobsen stated.
If faster speeds are approved on the busiest highways, the Wolverine State would join 16 other states to authorize speeds of at least 75 mph. Only two of those states (Idaho and Montana) allow cars to travel one speed, 80 mph, while keeping trucks at a slower speed, 70 and 65 mph respectively. Maine is the only state east of the Mississippi River with posted speeds in excess of 70 mph.
Also included in the bill package are measures, HB4426 and HB4427, to change the way the state assess penalty points for speeding violations.
If approved on the House floor, the bill package would advance to the Senate for further consideration.
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Following fresh threats by Islamist bigots, security measures have been stepped up to protect the panicked Ahmadiyyas (also known as Kadianis) residing in the Nirala Ahmadiyya Mosque complex in the city.
Leaders of International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh in a rally on Sunday warned the Kadianis of dire consequences if the signboard removed on Friday midnight is hung again.
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6 comments:
- downrightcrafty said...
gorgeous shaping and fabulous image so delicate
Hugs Kate xx
- 4 January 2012 at 10:26
- Annette said...
Oh my, this is such a beautiful creation, and pink too - my fave ! Thanks so much for the lovely write up for my freebie sentiment. This one looks fab on your sweet card. I've got some new ones this week (one out already and another scheduled for later this week) so pop back to collect them soon. I'll def try to join the challenge too, it'll give me a great excuse to get out the bundles of lace I bought before xmas in the local market! Thanks again. Annette xx
- 4 January 2012 at 19:35
- Marion said...
Hi Karen,
Fabulous card and such a cute image. Love the shaped card and pretty detail. Your friends birthday is the same as mine.
- 4 January 2012 at 22:33
- coldwaters2 said...
This is both fabulous and fun and gorgeous Karen, I so love that image and what a super card shape, love it.
Lorraine x
- 4 January 2012 at 23:26
- Marianne's Craftroom said...
Gorgeous. Love the shape and the fun image.
- 5 January 2012 at 08:44
- catherine said...
what a beautiful card. Love the colours and the image
x catherine
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Like many new, young, pop-punk outfits, Homebound "grew up on pop punk", states Farnham quintet frontman, Charlie Boughton. Unlike many new, young, pop-punk outfits, the band thrive off the memorable and catchy sound they create, setting themselves apart from the majority with their distinct and noticeable sound. The past year has been spent almost continuously writing, compiling a total of eleven song for their debut EP, which whittled down to the six tight tracks which make up Come Of Age. There's little to be read into the title, as Charlie explains, "the lyrics deal with that time in life when you start having to make decisions regarding your 'future'. You spend your whole life up until around 18, knowing exactly what's coming next. A path is mapped out for you, and you never really have to think for yourself. And I'm just like any person my age, I didn't really know what I wanted to do with myself… I still don't." Describing the release as a "hugely satisfying milestone", the band have produced a release they are clearly proud of – and not wrongly so.
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VW also needs to replace its expensive Amarok pickup, which launched in 2012. Basing a new generation on the Ford Ranger, Europe's best-selling one-ton pickup, would make a lot of sense.
VW and Ford could use help in South America, with both cars and commercial vehicles. Both have a strong presence in the key market of Brazil (VW was No. 2, Ford No. 4 in the first four months), but both are losing money. VW will only say it's not profitable in the market, declining to go into more detail. Ford lost $784 million in Brazil last year. The two companies had a strategic alliance in Brazil between 1987 and 1995, under the AutoLatina name, so there have a history of working together.
VW in particular is turning around its Brazilian operation with new products, including the launch of T-Cross small SUV at the end of the year. VW and Ford are both benefiting from Brazil's return to growth. But new safety and emissions legislation will make future cars more expensive in a hugely price sensitive market.
Unlike the AutoLatina tie-up, any future collaboration is likely to involve sharing architectures rather than badge-engineering cars. VW is poised to make a decision on rolling out its MQB A0 platform for emerging markets, but it still can't compete on price with Renault-Nissan's CMF-A architecture that underpins low-cost cars such as the Kwid in India. Under its new flexible architecture strategy, Ford is aiming to make one car platform work for it globally, but that is unlikely to be cheap enough to underpin small cars for emerging markets. Jointly, Ford and VW could develop a global emerging-markets platform that could work not just in South America but also India and possibly even China.
Could they collaborate elsewhere? Future technologies such as electric and autonomous driving are such a cash drain that it's impossible to discount a tie-up in those areas. It's also not inconceivable that the two companies could work together on diesel engines. As the market for diesels continues to fall in Europe, automakers will need to seek out partners to develop ever-cleaner engines for vehicles that will continue to need diesel engines, for example vans.
What about niche, or margin-squeezed car lines such as city cars or minivans? Ford and VW worked together to produce the Galaxy/Sharan minivan previously and could do again. Ford also has an orphaned car in the Mustang that requires its own rear-drive platform. Could it share a platform, for example VW Group's MLB? This seems unlikely, but as automakers search out ever more cost-efficiencies to make them leaner going into an uncertain future, nothing should be ruled out.
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Online Retail Sales: Online retail sales stood at $141.4 billion for the year 2004. For the next 2 years they grew by 24.3% and 14.0% per year, respectively. For the next 3 years, online retail sales were projected to grow at 30.5%, 17.6%, AND 10.5% per year, respectively, What were the projected online sales for 2009?


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Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Dr., Historic Tennis Club
NEIGHBORHOOD: Historic Tennis Club
Opening Hours:
- Tues-Wed, Fri-Sun: 10am-5pm
- Thurs: 12pm-8pm
It shouldn't come as a surprise that this well-cultured city of 50,000 has an art museum that rivals something you'd find in New York or LA. The building is architecturally significant (of course), there's an ongoing calendar of great events (it has a 400+ person theater), and the gift shop is excellent, too.
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AJ is hilarious.
Lately, when something happens differently than she'd prefer, she says, "darn it!" But in her cute little voice, it sounds just like, "donut!"
It makes me laugh every time.
Thank God for donut!
Lord, thank you for my funny girl and for the little things she does every day to bring me joy. In your name I pray, Amen.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Day 1194 -- Donut!
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Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
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Earlier Event: July 2918th Annual Chocolate Fest
Later Event: August 5Ugotta Regatta in Waterville Valley


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There is a young girl who have set up a wonderful giveaway for Heath, and a little girl named Celine. Please go here to learn more about it, and please make a donation for Heath.
The Nalle family adopted Aaron from Heath's mental institution, and here and here you can read what they had to say after they came home. The other little boy they mention, Brady, is now home with his forever family :-)


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Betrayal happens when "u" forget who you are, and then find the need to remember that which you forgot. Some of us remember with permanent ink. Some of us conjure memories using pen & paper. Some use a sharp edge of a sword. The pen remains mightier than the sword, and we shall prove it together, right here right now.
Today your challenge is to put "you" back in the picture using the permanent ink of your mind, the rolling ink that answers a crossword, and a gentle knife on a piece of your betrayed past. Rest momentarily, view the images, then complete the puzzle. Find "u".
Rest is over, play begins. Start with the word "betrayal"… and apply the following rules.
- There is a hot consonant blend you have tripped over – find it and set it aside.
- Abscond the hot drink back from the consonant blend.
- Place, only the drink, in the middle of the newly created word.
- Remove the drawl from the finish.
- Add "you" back in and see what you have created.
Choose beauty over betrayal and what becomes shall astound.
This last image is of something found on the construction site floor. It was likely originally perched somewhere in the rafters, sometime over the last 100 years. Construction knocked it out and there it lay. Our minds have pieces in our rafters, we have charred support beams documenting our histories, and if we look we can find beautiful artifacts. It just means our viewing range needs to shift to the unlooked places.
Background & References
This middle of the night post was knocked out of my head, just like that curled piece of iron discovered on the construction site floor. The knocking in my mind happened after reading some of "The Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz. The book opened with a gratitude to his mother and shortly thereafter stated the first agreement: "be impeccable with your word". This post was further kicked into creation with an Upworthy article about a former Chief of Police, Norm Stamper. In that article there appears to be room to grow from betrayal into beauty. This post was further fused by a news article about a PHd candidate, Lesley Bikos, studying police culture.
So with all that knocking around in my head I find sleep is paused to make order of my chaos. I experience gratitude because you have taken the time to read and play a game with me. I know we have both made a difference in these quiet actions. Maybe some of our respective betrayal will now grow into beauty through our actions.
Be well, play safe, and sleep with ease my friends,,,,,JT Murphy signing off.
Answer to puzzle:
- hot consonant blend "tr" (betrayal:beayal)
- put the "t" back in the middle (beayal:beatyal)
- remove the "al" drawl (beatyal:beaty)
- add "u" back in (beaty:beauty)


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Each home is designed to take full advantage of the spectacular 180 degree ocean views, while maintaining privacy. With level entry + a stunning main floor master suite, the home is open concept and features a gorgeous kitchen, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, living room fireplace, spacious outdoor decks.
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#CurRheantlyObsessed: "Sex On Fire" Blush
Oh my gosh, I've never felt so excited to share a blush with anyone before until I finally decided to give Charlotte Tilbury's Cheek To Chic "Sex On Fire" Blush a try. I spotted her brand at a Nordstrom's department store and being the makeup enthusiast that I am, I had to own a few products from her fabulous line. As I was looking at the variety of shades I thought I wouldn't be able to find one that complimented my skin tone (olive, warm, yellow undertone & shade NC42 at MAC) because off the bat they all looked too pinky and the darkest shade I just wasn't too fond of. So, I did a swatch of all of them and decided to purchase the second to last darkest shade of the bunch and I'm so glad I did! Out of all of my blushes, this is my ultimate fave!!! The concept of the blush is to give your skin a soft glow and it definitely does that. The only way I can describe the look this blush gives you is, it makes you look healthy and not flushed out.
Cheek To Chic has a 2- step application ritual where you swish your brush around the outer shade and apply this in between your bronzer and highlight, then you dip your brush into the center shade and pop it onto the apples of your cheek.
The texture is so beautiful containing finely crushed pearls and the pigment is so rich and blendable. Not to mention, this product is also *Paraben- free.
I like to apply this blush using my Morphe "E4" brush (so BOMB!) by swirling the outer shade in almost one full circle and as I close off the circle I sort of blend right into the center shade and I lightly apply this starting on the apples of my cheeks, then blending it in between my bronzer and highlight. Doing this method only once is more than enough for both cheeks which I love! I have to give credit to my Morphe "E4" brush for doing all the work for me because this brush literally takes no crazy effort from me to blend this blush through like a dream. I feel like this product will last me quite a while for the price.
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One of the main features of a future smart grid implementation is the reliable and efficient operation of the power system through better monitoring and control solutions. In these attempts, the contemporary Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is in a transient period, evolving into a Wide Area Monitoring and Control (WAMC) system. The main feature of this evolutionary system is the incorporation of methodologies that rely on the Synchronized Measurement Technology (SMT) that provides a more accurate visualization of the power system operating condition. Among these methodologies, the state estimator is the original application of the SMT.
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GE, Heatric, BOC and Metalcraft have delivered the main components to the site in Greater Manchester as the build continues to progress. KiWi Power are engaged to commercialise the plant's interaction with National Grid.
The main components of Highview's Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) 5MW pre-commercial demonstrator have been delivered to the site in Greater Manchester. Recycling, resources and distributed energy partner, Viridor, is hosting the pre-commercial LAES technology demonstrator at its Pilsworth landfill gas generation site where the waste heat from the GE Jenbacher landfill gas engines will be used to convert waste heat to power.
In February 2015 the ground was broken and civils work started at the project preparing the site for the arrival of the main components. Over the summer the equipment has been delivered: the turbine and generator from GE, heat exchangers from Heatric, thermal storage tanks from Metalcraft and cryogenic storage tanks from BOC. All these components are currently being set in place and grouted on to their platforms, which marks the end of the major plant installation phase.
Alan Cumming, Capital Projects & Engineering Director for Viridor, said: "Viridor is transforming waste and giving the world's resources new life. This exciting, pioneering project is an excellent example of the type of partnership working that is today driving sustainability, resource and energy security."
The project was awarded more than £8 million in funding from the British Government's Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) for the design, build and testing of the LAES technology system. This is the first pre-commercial scale LAES plant of its kind and the largest new energy storage technology project in the UK being built to satisfy the requirement for long duration storage.
"Electricity storage, like LAES, offers critical support to the GB system at a time when the penetration of variable generation and the loss of high carbon plant causes real system stress. The flexibility that electricity storage offers not only allows greater deployment of low carbon generation, but provides vital services, such as frequency response and inertia, to ensure a secure and stable electricity supply." Dr Jill Cainey, Electricity Storage Network.
National Grid predicts that balancing services costs are likely to increase significantly in the coming years because of the increasing prevalence of non-synchronous generation causing a decrease in system inertia. This in turn is making the power system more expensive to manage. LAES is currently the only energy storage technology to use a clean non combustion based process to drive a synchronous generator, and hence can provide inertia without additional equipment, contributing to the resilience of the electricity system.
The project will operate for at least one year and will demonstrate LAES providing a number of grid balancing services including Short Term Operating Reserve (STOR) and supporting the grid during the winter months with peak tariff management (Triad avoidance) as well as testing for frequency regulation performance against standards required by one of the large US system operators. KiWi Power was selected to arrange the commercial aspects of the plant's interaction with the National Grid. The plant is due to be operational towards the end of 2015.
CEO and Co-Founder of KiWi Power, Yoav Zingher said: "We are thrilled to be working with innovator Highview Power on this ground breaking initiative. As one of the first LAES demonstrators in the world it provides a unique opportunity to provide grid balancing services at a time when the UK capacity reserve margin is at an all time low. The Highview LAES will join our extensive STOR portfolio as one of a growing number of unique energy assets helping balance the grid and earn recurring revenues and energy savings."
Highview, leaders in LAES systems, operated a grid connected 350kW/2.5MWh pilot plant in Slough, Greater London from 2011-2014 at SSE's 80MW biomass plant. LAES technology can be scaled to deliver large-scale, long duration energy storage from around 5MW output and 15MWh of storage capacity to significantly more than 50MW output and 200MWh of capacity. It can be considered as being similar to medium scale pumped hydro-electricity storage, but without the geographical restrictions of mountains and reservoirs. When scaling up LAES technology, the system will be modular and benefit from scale and convenience, an advantage when locating it to different regions and applications.
Highview's CEO Gareth Brett said, "This is a breakthrough technology that enables a new and compelling solution for large scale, long duration energy storage. There is nothing else available right now that can be deployed at this scale and duration and at low cost. This project with Viridor will be an invaluable demonstration for the power sector to evaluate, implement, utilise and capitalise on this, a milestone in Liquid Air Energy Storage."
Highview Power Storage is a privately owned, award-winning technology company located in Central London, England. Highview has developed and owns the Intellectual Property to its proprietary, large scale long duration Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) system. The system can simultaneously convert low grade waste heat into power during the discharge cycle, further increasing the overall efficiency by producing additional power.
Last year Highview signed two licence agreements, the first with GE Oil & Gas Nuovo Pignone, to develop the integration of Highview's LAES technology into its peaker plant offering, and the second with Advanced Emissions Solutions Inc. through its subsidiary ADA-ES for grid connected LAES non-peaker plant storage applications covering North America (Canada, US & Mexico).
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In July, Anne MacDonald, Carol Hargreaves (Scottish Dementia Working Group) and Caroline (Swarbrick) gave a joint presentation at the British Society of Gerontology at the University of Stirling. The presentation focused on the involvement of people living with dementia as co-researchers, including a 'conversations with…' The presentation was really well-received and Anne and Carol were stars of the show!
Later in July, Caroline and Katie (Davis) were invited to present on the wider Neighbourhoods and Dementia Study at the AgeNet event at the University of Hertfordshire. The audience was a mix of healthcare professionals and the general public. There was a lot of debate around the translation of research into practice.
We are pleased to announce that a recent paper co-authored by Caroline, Open Doors, the Scottish Dementia Working Group, EDUCATE, Katie and John (Keady – Chief Investigator) has been accepted for publication. The COINED model (outlining ways in which people living with dementia have indicated they want to be involved in research) began in 2012 and has evolved into a working model. Further details of publication will be posted soon. The model will be presented by Caroline at the 'Life with Dementia' International Conference, hosted by the Centre for Dementia Research at Linkoping University (Norrkoping, Sweden) 12-14 October 2016.
Caroline and members of Open Doors will be presenting at the First International Conference on the Arts and Dementia in London, 9-10 March 2017, where we will be showcasing one of the cultural heritage films designed, filmed, produced and edited by members of the group. We have also submitted an abstract to present at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in San Francisco (July 2017) as part of a symposium. Fingers crossed!


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Have you ever witnessed a Black bisexual woman who proclaimed "I am proud to be bisexual!!", and thought to yourself why on earth would she be proud?
Pride is a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. (Google Dictionary)
- Being an out black bisexual woman can be a deeply unsatisfying on an emotional level. It is an extremely isolating existence. On a romantic or sexual level we are on a constant state of hypervigilance about not being fetishized or sexually assaulted. Those of us who live among biphobic family and community are suffocating. Experiencing transphobia and bigotry towards our gender identity and gender expression is a daily war. The risk for deportation or death depending on where we live on the planet is enough to push us over the edge. Our spiritual beliefs are dismissed. Having to pretend to be lesbian or gay so we don't lose our queer friendships or partner(s) is unconscionable - but we bisexuals know it's a reality we face so we can prevent being alone.
- There is not much of an offline community for bisexual people of color. An offline community that is able to meet in person (without alcohol or romance/sex being the center of the event). It's lonely if you really want to hangout with another bi person of color and have a good platonic time.
So why be proud to be bi?
- You have the deep satisfaction knowing that you are alive. Staying alive is a HUGE achievement.
- You have the capacity to have emotional, romantic and/or sexual attractions for more than one gender which is pretty amazing.
- You belong to a long history of bisexual artists, leaders, professionals, writers, musicians, actors, politicians, and poets.
- You have the option to discreetly or publicly create a bisexual people of color support group in your own local area, build services that you think your community needs, and reach out to those who have successfully done so.
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The Chicago Fire was a disastrous event that occurred on October 8, 1871. The fire is most likely one of the most iconic fires in America. It destroyed many items and caused a lot of damage. Since then, America has come up with many new technologies that can help us stop and prevent fires.
Background Information
Back then in the 19th century, Chicago was a rapidly growing city. Immigrants from all over the world had come to America in hopes for a better life. Due to the rapidly growing population, the city was forced to build many buildings in a short amount of time. Naturally, the city would use the cheapest material which at the time was lumber. Buildings were all in close proximity and were haphazardly thrown together. Due to the drought that Chicago was experiencing, The wood became very dry and flammable.
At the time, the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) were said to have state of the art fire defense. Some examples would be Street call boxes which were similar to our fire alarms. They also had horse drawn steam engines which are like our firetrucks. Despite having the state of the art defenses, the CFD were still short on members and equipment. They only had 185 full time firefighters. They needed fire boats along the Chicago river which was lined with coal factories and lumberyards. They also needed Inspectors to check the carelessly built building. Unfortunately, this was all shot down by the Business Committee because it was thought to be to costly.
The fire started on October 8, 1871 9pm and ended roughly 30 hours later on October 10. It had been an unusually dry summer (Four months) in the city of Chicago which made the fire spread easier. The fire had started at the O'Leary's barn but the reason is still unknown. There are many theories on how the fire started but the most common urban legend states that the O'Leary's cow had accidentally kicked down a kerosene lamp which lit a stack of hay on fire.
The fire had been ablaze for thirty minutes until someone had remembered to alert the CFD. The fire was almost impossible to contain due to the wind which had fanned out the fire causing a "Fire storm". There were also "Fire devils" (Flaming pieces of wood which were blown away by the wind) who helped spread the fire very quickly.
Shortly after the CFD were alerted, the industrial buildings along the Chicago River had burst into flames. The Chicago River served as an inadequate border as the fires merely just "danced" on the river itself. This was because the Chicago River was covered in industrial waste which was very flammable
Once the Fire had gotten out of hand, the mayor of Chicago had requested firefighters from the cities nearby. this message had said: "Chicago is in flames."" Send your whole department to help us."
The fire then invaded the southern part of Chicago which included Conley's Patch, a neighborhood where German, Irish and Scandinavians lived. The flames then approached downtown Chicago and engulfed some of the most iconic buildings (Post Office, Chicago times building, Chicago Academy of music etc.) in flames. Lastly, the fire spread to the northern part off Chicago where 75,000 people lived. People were slow to evacuate since the people didn't think the fire would spread that fast. Some people ran to the outskirts of town while many people (30,000 People) hid in open spaces like Lincoln Park along Lake Michigan. Then at last, the disastrous event ceased to an end.
The aftermath of those events were very shocking. The damage totaled up to be a whopping 192-222 million dollars (Now roughly 4 billion dollars). 100,000 people had became homeless and 300 people had died. There were also 18,000 buildings destroyed. Some things that were irreplaceable were destroyed too. The original Emancipation Proclamation had also been destroyed.
Connections to Current Day
- We have had a firestorm not to long ago. Like the Chicago fire, the Gatlinburg fire was also classified as a firestorm. A firestorm is when heavy winds combine with fire and the wind fans out the fire.
- The population in America is still increasing. Back then America was seen as a place for freedom and it still is. Now there are a lot of Syrian refugees coming into America due to war in their nation
- Places in America still have droughts. Chicago had suffered a 4 month drought and California is currently suffering a longterm drought which has been going on for quite some time. When I went to California, you had to pay extra for water at some restaurants.
- Chicago is still a major city
- The buildings in Chicago are no longer built carelessly. We now have many different technologies (Cranes etc.) that help us build buildings more efficiently. We also use better materials now.
- Chicago now has more than enough firefighters and equipment. The U.S supports the safety of it's people a lot more now. The citizens pay taxes to pay for their equipment.
- Chicago has more advance technology now including fire alarms, Ladders, efficient Firetrucks, fire hydrants and much more.
- The number of trees in Chicago have dwindled due to the heavy population in Chicago. It is not as abundant as it used to be.
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KINGMAN - It only took 102 years, but St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kingman had their first parishioner become a priest.
The Rev. Arthur L. Nave Jr., 27, was ordained on Saturday in Phoenix before the Diocese of Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted.
"It's an amazing feeling," Nave said. "It's a shock that you actually got there."
Nave began his religious studies straight out of high school - first at Mt. Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Ore., then at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Ill. He also had a yearlong internship at St. Daniel the Prophet Church in Scottsdale.
While his education took years, the Mass at Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix on Saturday didn't. Nave, along with two other priests, was ordained into the Roman Catholic diocese during a more than two-hour ceremony.
Nave was the only priest from Kingman ordained and holds the distinction of being the first Kingman native to be ordained a priest from St. Mary's Catholic Church, 302 Spring St.
"It's very humbling just to think that of all the people living in Kingman, I was the first one to respond," Nave said.
After the ceremony, Nave led a Mass at a Scottsdale church on Saturday.
"It's hard to describe, to be standing in that position," Nave said. "It was a very humbling and amazing moment for me."
Following a reception, Nave drove up to Kingman to participate in his first Mass in Kingman as a priest at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
"It's a very special moment to me to come back to my area and celebrate with them," Nave said.
Nave will now have June off before beginning his tenure as parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas in Avondale. While there, Nave will assist the diocese with the Boy Scouts of America organization and their religious focus.
Generally, priests have two stays assisting at parishes before being given their own to lead, Nave said. The diocese would determine how long he spends at each parish, he added.
"I just want to be where the church needs me and just be a faithful servant to the church," Nave said.
Nave said the late Rev. Phillip Reiser, who died after presiding at St. Mary's, inspired him.
"I felt called into service," Nave added. "It developed, and off I went."
Nave's calling to the church is something that he has noticed increasing in the Roman Catholic faith since the period the religion was under the reins of Pope John Paul II and the rise of the youth ministry outreach.
"We're seeing a resurgence," Nave said.
With more than 5,000 men in seminaries across the country, Nave said the Diocese of Phoenix has been working to ensure quality candidates over quantity. There are three more candidates set to be ordained next year, he added.
Being the first priest ordained from the Kingman church, Nave said he hopes he won't be the last.
"I think there is a lot more awareness of the vocation because I'm from here and I'm known in the community," Nave said. "The seeds have been planted, and we'll see what grows in the community."


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On Saturday, the general public got its first look at the newest edition of Pitt Panthers football. I was in attendance for Pitt's annual spring game on an absolutely gorgeous, sun-drenched Pittsburgh afternoon. While taking in the action, I had a few quick observations:
Stout defense ruled the day
Some of the offensive ineptitude can be chalked up to jitters and it being the first live game-action of the season, but the defense was smothering. For much of the first half, the scoreboard looked more like that of a baseball game than a football one. With just four minutes remaining in the first half, the score was 3-2. There was precious little running room afforded to Pitt's tailbacks all day. Avonte Maddox and Jordan Whitehead, the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, were solid in the back end. Cornerback Dane Jackson snagged an interception in the first half.
Converted wide receiver Elijah Zeise looked pretty good in his debut at the linebacker position. He certainly didn't shy away from contact, sticking his nose in down near the line of scrimmage on several tackles. Zeise made one particularly impressive stick. On a third-and-two play, he ranged to the flat and wiped out a receiver with a solid hit, holding him to a one-yard gain, short of the first down marker.
New-look offense still getting a feel for things
More on the actual wide receivers, Dontez Ford looked good, making a number of grabs in the game. He showed excellent technique, working back to secure the ball when necessary. Qadree Henderson could be a game breaker for the Panthers this season. He ripped off big chunks on the ground. On only four carries, Henderson topped 100 rushing yards. In the first half, he made a house call, taking a reverse 65 yards along the right side for a touchdown. Henderson's got blazing speed — dude can flat out fly.
In my defensive notes I mentioned a lack of running lanes. Despite the tough sledding, I thought Pitt's running backs all ran hard. Qadree Ollison, in particular, looked strong and scored a rushing touchdown in the second half.
New offensive coordinator Matt Canada's scheme had a familiar look. It featured mainly pro style formations utilizing one or multiple tight ends and occasionally a fullback. In addition to the usual stuff, the offense sprinkled in a handful of designed quarterback rollouts and bootlegs. I think that's a smart move and a conscious decision to play to the strength of quarterback Nate Peterman's underrated athleticism.
Wide Receiver Jester Weah and defensive linemen Shakir Soto were named most improved offensive and defensive players, respectively, over spring practice by the Pitt coaching staff.
Final Score: 19-17 Blue Team prevailed over the Gold Team.


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Surprise Date #12
Early Saturday, E took me out to TopGolf for a surprise date. This place is so great if you love golf -- heated driving range where the holes are like dartboards with multiple games to play. We had too much fun trying to chip balls into every section of the yellow target. (Starbucks lattes were an added bonus). We will definitely be back here! Many thanks to E for taking me :)


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Meal Prep Sundays: Veggie Fajitas
Mexican food is fabulous, but it's not always known for being especially healthy. Never fear, as we have this Sunday's recipe for veggie fajitas to bring you some nutritional relief! Prep several fajitas on Sunday to last you all week long in your meal management bag.
Makes 2 servings.
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
1 cup of broccoli, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp honey
1/4 cup walnuts, crushed
1 avocado, cubed
2 tbsp salsa verde
2 spinach tortillas
salt & pepper to taste
1. Sauté sweet onion in olive oil in skillet on medium heat until tender.
2. Add broccoli, zucchini and tomatoes cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Sprinkle chili powder and cumin on veggie mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add a drizzle of honey.
5. Remove from heat and throw in crushed walnuts and chunks of avocado.
6. Pack warm tortillas with veggie mixture and salsa verde. Serve!
Macros Per Serving (1 tortilla w/ filling):
Calories 446
Protein 10g
Carbs 30g
Fat 40g
Meal Prep Tip:
These veggie fajitas are a great, light change from the meat-heavy recipes we know and still pair well with rice and beans to create that authentic flair we love. The fridge can harden meal prepped tortillas a bit, so we suggest warming them in a HotLogic mini.
Recipe and image courtesy of Jennifer Gail and SweetOnVeg.com.
If you liked this recipe, check out more Mexican-inspired cuisine with our recipes for Chicken Fajitas, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, and Fresh Scallop Fajitas.
For even more healthy and delicious ways to fill your meal management bags, gym totes, gym backpacks, briefcases, and sports duffle bags, check out all of our Meal Prep Sundays recipes!


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Quantum Petro provides multi-point, cloud-based technology solutions for the petroleum industry. Our team is comprised of payment industry experts and engineers who recognized that a piece of the puzzle was missing for many small to medium-sized petro companies: the need for a cost-effective, state-of-the-art cloud-based platform that allows for the delivery of innovative services and eases installation challenges at the pump.
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July 20, 2010 (WILDWOOD, Ill.) --A memorial was held Tuesday for a 21-year-old U.S. Army Ranger from north suburban Chicago who died in Afghanistan. Spc. Joseph Whiting Dimock of Wildwood died July 10 after a non-combat explosion during an ammunition inventory. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 2007 and served as a rifleman.
Dimock's memorial is planned Tuesday at Wildwood Presbyterian Church, along with a military tribute and burial at Highland Memorial Park in Gurnee. Dimock was from Wildwood and went to high school in Gurnee.
Dimock was assigned to Company E, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. He previously served in Iraq and was serving his second Afghanistan deployment.
Dimock was awarded several medals during his military career.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.
Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.) A high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but are not diagnosed.
Massage therapy can help loosen those fascial adhesions!


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Unforgettable is an American crime/mystery television series that premiered on CBS on September 20, 2011. The series follows a female police detective with an unusually detailed memory.
On May 13, 2012, CBS canceled Unforgettable. TNT and Lifetime soon expressed interest in picking up the show, but ultimately passed on the series. On June 29, 2012, CBS reversed course, and confirmed that Unforgettable would return for a second season in summer 2013 with an order for 13 episodes. Season two is set to premiere Sunday, July 28 at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central.


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Cauliflower Pizza Crust.
The first thing you need to do is "rice" cauliflower. Apparently, this is a low-carb revolution, where when chopped and cooked the right way, cauliflower acts and tastes like rice. I thought it was total crap until I used it and now I think I may need a cauliflower patch in my yard.
To rice the cauliflower, take a fresh head, chop into small chunks and pulse through a food processor until it literally looks like grain. Do not over-do it or you will puree it. You can also grate the whole head with a cheese grater if you don't have a food processor. It should look like this.
Then you need to cook it. All you have to do is stick it in the microwave for 8 minutes for a whole large head. No added water. The moisture in the cauliflower will cook itself. Microwaving or roasting is actually the best way to cook all vegetables as boiling/steaming extracts a lot of the vitamins and minerals in the water. So unless you plan on drinking the "broth" you made your veggies in, microwave them. Trust me.
Once it is cooked, use this recipe ratio to make the "dough" based on how much you want to make.
2 cup riced cauliflower
1 .5-2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp Italian herbs (you can use oregano/basil)
-(and I sprinkles some garlic salt on top because I love me some garlic)
-(you can also brush some melted butter on top to give it a more browned crispiness)
-I used my hands to mush this all together.
-Then formed it onto a tin-foil covered cookie sheet I had sprayed with Pam.
-I cooked on 400 for 10 minutes, then lowered to 350 and cooked for an additional 20 minutes. Based on your oven, I say just keep an eye on it until it's done. Yeah, that's real precise huh?
-But, look how nice! And you guys, it was SO good. Like really really good!
I mean, it even looked like bread.
I now that not eating a piece of candy here or having a drink there is not an lifetime option. But I also know that I will never go back to low-fat and "diet" foods. It's just not what we - as humans - were meant to eat. Especially when I can make it so damn delicious


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Let's all patronize our OPM! Tunog Natin Free OPM concert will hold its second leg on July 23, 2011 at the grounds of Avida Towers Centera along EDSA Corner Reliance St. at exactly 7pm. The efforts to bring out the best of Original Pilipino Music is presented again by Avida Land Corp. The said show will showcase the best of Filipino music through the years and will launch the second tower of Avida Towers Centera, Avida's latest condominium offering in Mandaluyong City.
Among the all-OPM power line-up will be music from 1980's to 1990's to the present featuring The Dawn, True Faith, pop rock artist Tanya Markova, pop quartet Kiss Jane, gold record singer-composer Myrus, acoustic prince Davey Langit, and balladeer Faith Cuneta.
True Faith who performed in the first "Tunog Natin" concert will be back to please the crowd with their New-Wave-Pop fusion.
Who would want to miss singer-songwriter and actress Aiza Seguerra, one of OPM's biggest, most talented stars?
Kitchie Nadal will also be along with Barbie Almalbis whose edgy and intense vocals will surely wow the audience.
The legendary Mitch Valdes will also be there to perform. She is a veteran of music, theater, film and television being one of the founders of Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mangaawit (OPM) currently holding the position of the organization as the Chairman of the Board.
Myrus, Project Head of Tunog Natin says, "We want each leg of Tunog Natin to offer something different each time to highlight the richness of OPM. For this second concert, we again exhibit the many genres within OPM-we have varied, exciting line-up of artists for this show."
"I'm also proud to say that we have been consistent in keeping our promise to showcase the very best of OPM. The artists in this second Tunog Natin concert are top-notch. Whether they are younger acts or veteran performers, they are simply the best in their respective genres," he adds.
"The success of the first Tunog Natin concert proves that Filipino audiences have not abandoned OPM. We need to focus our efforts into putting more OPM 'out there' where audiences are able to hear and enjoy it," explains Tess Tatco, Avida Land Marketing Manager.
All Filipino music lovers are encouraged to attend the second Tunog Natin free concert—not only will we have great time reminiscing over classic OPM favorites, we will also see how the next generation of performers are taking our local music into new, thrilling dimensions. Best of all, we'll be helping continue the legacy of OPM for future generations.
Tunog Natin is supported by the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) and Aquaquest . Don't miss this free concert in support of OPM on July 23!


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Microvascular surgery is performed on very small blood vessels, typically 3 to 5 millimeters in diameter, using an operating microscope, specialized surgical instruments, and tiny needles with ultrafine sutures.
Microvascular surgery is used to reattach severed fingers, hands, arms, and another amputated parts to the body. This is done by reconnecting the small blood vessels, thus restoring circulation before the injured tissue begins to die. Microvascular is also used in reconstructive surgery.
The transplanted healthy tissue from a distant site is called a "free flap". This healthy tissue is moved to the site of the wound where blood circulation is restored.
Free flap surgery is complex and technically challenging. It is ideally performed at centers of excellence such as UCSF, where the procedures are done in high volume and success, measured by patency rates, are very high.
Free flap procedures performed at UCSF include:
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I was with him for six years. Six whole years. Yes, we had our bad times, but we had our good times. On wednesday I could feel in my gut that something wasn't right. Like something was going to go wrong. I had the worst anxiety. I knew something bad was going to happen. I was right.
Wednesday night I come home from class, and he still isn't home. I think, "OK, he's just out with friends because I was at school."
He comes home and sits on the couch. "I'm moving to Florida" comes out of his mouth. I sit there in shock and I couldn't figure out what words to say. I just say "you're joking right? What about us?" "I just don't love you the way you're supposed to love someone when you're together for this long."
Broken. My whole world came crashing down. He tells me he's leaving in a month and there's nothing that'll change his mind, but he'll live with me until then. One month. One whole month where I have to constantly live in agony wondering if he's really going, or if he'll change his mind and won't do it. He told his family he was and he told his friends. I was the last to know. I say, "what if I go with you, we'll start a new life together just me and you." "That won't work and you know it."
Shattered. My life as I knew it was over. The man I spent the last six years with was abandoning me and moving down to Florida because he wasn't happy and this was a once in a lifetime chance for him.
I'm angry, hurt, broken, confused and so sad that I don't know how I have any more tears left in me. I tell my parents, my brother, my best friend and they're all in complete and utter shock. They don't believe it. Well, neither do I. How am I supposed to live with the man I thought was the love of my life and the man I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with knowing he's leaving me forever next month? How am I going to go on with life. How is this even happening to me? To us? We were the couple that everyone turned to when they went through breakups, now im the one trying to find peace and comfort in the words of friends.
What do I do? How do I ment this broken heart. How do I accept of the worst that's yet to come?


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It's been a good day. I spent very little time online (shocker!), a good amount of time outside between running and hiking with the family, and I even got a nap in this afternoon. Totally unexpected. Oh, and I baked a pie this morning!
Early on in our day, we realized we had to get the kids out of the house. They were going nuts, and just sending them to play in the leaves in our yard was not going to be enough. We drove to a trail and disc golf course near our house, and did a pretty short hike. We spent a little time letting the boys practice their disc golf game, and then came home for lunch. (Our Thanksgiving dinner wasn't until 5:00.) I had worked on cleaning part of our downstairs room earlier this week, and told my son he could watch a movie during his quiet time – totally hoping he would grab a blanket and fall asleep. You guys. IT TOTALLY WORKED. I went in to give something to my husband, not realizing my husband was upstairs, and found our son in a deep sleep! He napped for about 2 hours.
I'm fortunate to live near my mom and my grandma and aunt, so our family dinners are simple to get to. For holidays, I'm usually tasked with bringing cranberry relish and this year my husband wanted to bring an apple pie. I broke out my pie crust cutters (which don't get used much these days) and made a pie this morning. I was just too tired last night to worry about it. It ended up a little darker than I'd like around the edges, but my oven must have gotten hotter than I had set it – it has a tendency to do that.
I don't think I bought anything online today, and I have no plans to venture into stores tomorrow (except maybe the grocery store.) I may do a little online shopping tomorrow or Monday. We shall see!
I'm thankful for family, friends and all of the goodness in my life. I really can't complain much right now. Things are good. I love this holiday because there's so little pressure.
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!


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Halftime sports more entertaining than football
The halftime entertainment between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals was more memorable than the football game. Monkeys wearing Bengal uniforms were riding dogs herding sheep.
According to the tweets going around, the halftime sports show was more entertaining than the football game. The monkeys were even sporting monkey cams.
Watch it on YouTube
Related pages, Super Bowl halftime entertainment
Some of the best halftime entertainment has been at the Super Bowl. Below are some of the highlights.
Michael Jackson at Super Bowl 1993
Listen to the frenzied crowd as Michael Jackson lip-synchs a medley of "Jam," "Billie Jean" and "Black or White." He went on with a snippet of "We Are The World" as the crowd turned over cards revealing drawings by the children of Los Angeles.
Paul McCartney at Super Bowl 2005
Following the 2004 "Nippegate" with Janet Jackson, Paul McCartney became a safer choice of entertainment. Songs included Drive My Car, Get Back and Live and Let Die. He ended as the audience joined in his rendition of Hey Jude.
U2 entertaining at Super Bowl 2002
Several months after 911, U2 brought a tribute to that fateful 2001 day. They started with Beautiful Day. As they played Where the Streets Have No Name, the names of the victims who perished in the attacks were scrolled onto the background. Bono finished the song by opening his jacket and revealing the Stars and Stripes in its lining.
Madonna entertaining at Super Bowl 2012
Madonna entered the halftime performance as a semi-gladiotorial captain of a cheerleading squad. Songs included Vogue, Sexy and I Know It, Gimme Your Luvin' and Like a Prayer.
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Our History
How Lipscombe Began
Lipscombe Child Care Services Inc. has been operating since 1944. The centre was originally known as the Child Welfare Clinic; at that time the lower floor housed the community child health nurse and the first floor was the Sandy Bay Crèche.
Early in the 1970s a formal kindergarten was set up until it was later relocated to the Sandy Bay Infant School. In the 1980s the Child Health Clinic was relocated to premises in Sandy Bay Road. The ground floor was redeveloped and the name changed to Lipscombe Child Care Centre.
The Centre continued to evolve and by the 1990s care at the site was for babies and toddlers only, with 3 to 5 year old children moved to new programs based at Sandy Bay Infant School (Nutgrove) and Waimea Heights Primary School (Seagulls).


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I'm knackered. I'm lying in bed pretty much deciding whether to go to sleep or to tell you lot about it! And therein lies the problem.
I'm still doing #NaNoWriMo. But there's no way on earth I'm going to make the 50,000 words by the Nov 30th deadline. I could push myself, write 2000 words a day after lights out, but you all know now what the day job is: keeping the good ship upright and on some kind of course, with an #undiagnosed youngest and a #transgender eldest and two struggling parents.
I spent one day this week writing nothing but notes to support a PIP appeal case (long story, I won't bore you) and another two hours taking the youngest to get her heart scanned (it's fine) but all the time feeling finely strung between writers' resentment (why is this eating up my writing time) and parents guilt (why on earth are you worrying about writing, get your head in the game). Now I'm mostly overthinking it (and talking to myself in parenthesis).
But why am I bothered, right? It's just a self-imposed deadline, why beat myself up? Well partly because I think there's some element of that in the creative process. Although writing is a hell of a lot more fun than digging holes, I think some of the processes of making something finished is an inevitable slog. You've got to pull yourself through the bits you hate doing (cover blurbs anyone?) in order to get something creative over the finish line. And paradoxically, to everyone that knows me, I'm a finisher. And for this book, I guess because it's subject is so much more real, it matters. The characters matter, their pretend lives matter because they're just a little bit like people I know.
I'm not going to finish it 'on time' for #NaNoWriMo. I'm not sure that 1666 words a day for 30 days in a row, is a plate I'll ever manage to spin, without there being too much of a risk of letting one of the other ones fall. But I'll have probably half a book written by the end of November. And the boat'll stay on course and the plates will stay spinning another day.


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