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"We control other people and situations because we are afraid of the emotional consequences of losing control"
Controlling Behaviour
Your partner can be controlling in their behaviour, in order to get their own way.
You like to stay in control.
You or your partner spend much of your time thinking, planning and often worrying about the future.
You or your partner dread losing, or feeling out of control.
If your partner is controlling, it means that they are terrified of losing control over their life, and more importantly, their emotions - they are afraid of feeling all the emotional pain that they have picked up during their life.
The control leads to all sorts of independent behaviours. They will have relationships, but try to lead them from the head rather than the heart. They are afraid of intimacy and close down their heart to protect themselves from their hidden pain, and that is why you don't sense much connection and love from them.
Controlling people mean well and usually want to do their best, but they often hurt people because they have lost their ability to show empathy.
Here are three ways to work with somebody who is controlling (or reduce your temptation to control):
1. Somebody who is controlling is actually very afraid inside (although they will usually be unaware of this). If you can remember this, you will be less frightened yourself of the control and better able to respond to them in a way that helps them.
2. What they lack is a feeling of self-love. Their control is designed to compensate for this and make them feel better about themselves. Therefore think of how you can make them feel secure and loved. Model self-love and avoid reacting negatively to their control.
3. If you can, talk to them about their control and how it makes you and other people feel. Don't blame them but see if you can encourage them to talk about their feelings and why they control things. They are stuck in a independent state of mind and you can help them to open their heart again so they can better relate with you and other people. This will reduce their need to control.
Control is a classic sign of a fear of emotions. It comes from a closed and defended heart. My book (link below) explains how this comes about and how to re-open the heart so you can bring back the love to your relationship.
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Ban Lady Gaga and the Bible!
- She is an incredibly talented show-woman and singer. She is aware of what she is doing. She is successful.
- Many of her songs are disgusting to me, personally, glop in the jeans. I prefer understatement.
- Most of her songs are about sex. Her videos are sex acts in artistic disguise.
- She is popular. She is not some kool-aid sipping flake sect leader. Huge masses of people like her songs and her performances.
- I prefer Celine Dion and Bob Seger.
- I hope she performs. I hope she sings "Judas".
Comments11 Responses to "Ban Lady Gaga and the Bible!"
From: Island jim-e rocking chair (aka: the cricket)!1. Good observation(s)….I really appreciate the last sentence! Perhaps we need to "trash can" the congress, start over with boy and girl scouts who have exceeded their merit badge quotas…and let them produce a "fantasy island"!2. Oh well, getting realistic we would be better served (in my humble position) if we "saved" the islanders by feeding everyone adose of Jim Jones combo-punch-Lemonaide! Atleast then we could boast that we "saved" theworld eco-environement….dust to dust u know?Happy to see your on your "game"! Stay wellmy "sparkie friend"!
Well, cricket, please don't hang the handle "sparkie" on me. I'm reminded of Beaver Cleaver for some reason, or "Our Gang" that had that black kid in it. But I shall stay well, and trust you will stay away from the punchbowl in favor of San Mig or something other than tea.
Don't worry, Joe. I don't think Gaga will have trouble here. People here will buy almost anything, as long as they can afford it. In the case of Gaga, a less than moderate way of self-expression. Slow news day, eh?
No, not slow news. A matter that touches too close to home, that I might put something provocative in a blog and have someone with power choose to cut my retirement in the Philippines short. As you know, I push the literary thread sometimes, and it occasionally slips in ways I had not intended. And many people simply don't get satire. Freedom of expression is important, neh?Plus a second burr under my saddle is this penchant for churches to tell us how to live whilst failing to accept responsibility for their own acts and impacts.
It goes both ways, Joe. We wish and sometimes strongly suggest that the Church not to bug us when it comes to our freedom. In a way, that's forcing an old institution to act unbecoming of its charter. And yeah, many people do not get satire. They may never will. :)Kidding about the slow news thing. It's great that you occasionally pick up other things to talk about. You know what's really crazy about the whole Gaga affair? She thrives on controversy. The more you protest about it, the more notoriety she gains. Wannabe rebels will lap up that notoriety like it's going out of style soon. Personally, I don't really like her music. Call me an old man.
Joe:I always say that it is not the Catholic church that I would blame but the Filipino version of it. In Hungary the Catholic church is different and has a good reputation. As long you understand that I have no problem you criticizing it.
Attila, good point. And, in the Philippines, the Church does many good deeds. I would like them to make two simple "modern world" discoveries: (1) poverty and over-birthing are connected, and the Church has something to do about that, and (2) women are often held in bondage to abusive, deadbeat dads.
Ah, yes. It cuts both ways. I need to reflect on that "charter" business. Seems a little like a blog waiting to write iteself . . . Cripes, if you are old, what does that make me? A FOSSIL??
LOL. Crazy Joe "F" America.
Works for me. Crazy Joe
I'll call you Crazy Lolo Joe from now on. =)

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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jacqueline Fiorito.
Roll Call
Planning Commission members in attendance included Alex Anastas, Richard Fain, Jacqueline Fiorito, Stefan Laessig and Brandon Reed. Also in attendance were John Weber, Township Engineer and Stan Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Fain moved to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of August 3, 2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Laessig and carried affirmatively with Mr. Anastas abstaining from the vote.
Chairman Fiorito announced that September 14, 2016 is the last date for submission of plans for review by the Township Engineer and discussion at the October 5, 2016 regular meeting.
Old Business
Plans Scheduled for Discussion
A. Larry Romanowski, Congo-Kutztown Roads Parcel – Pre-Sketch Concept Plan
Larry Romanowski reviewed a proposed concept plan for a proposed 10 lot subdivision on a 27.55 acre parcel located at Congo Road and Kutztown Road. Discussion ensued. The Planning Commission expressed general concurrence for the current conceptual plan.
Current Plans Without New Activity
Manager Seitzinger reported upon a plan withdrawal letter received from Mr. DeMeno concerning his residential lot subdivision. It was noted that the Board of Supervisors will take an official action at the next Board of Supervisors meeting to formally accept the plan withdrawal and to note the plan withdrawal in the minutes.
A. Pederson Development Self Storage Zoning Hearing Application – 9-21-16
Members of the Planning Commission reviewed the application with Carl Pederson, Cynthia Smith of Horizon Engineers and Jeffrey C. Karver, Esquire. Discussion ensued. The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors not oppose the requested variances.
B. Herrmann Zoning Hearing - 9-21-16
The Planning Commission reviewed the application and recommended that the Board of Supervisors not oppose the requested variances.
New Business
A. Sewage Planning Module Form
Mr. Fain moved to authorize Planning Commission signature to the Schultz Tract Sewage Facilities Planning Module Component 4A. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anastas and carried unanimously.
Monthly Reports
A. Building Permit Report and Escrow Report
The monthly reports were entered into the record.
C. Regional Planning Commission Report
Mr. Anastas provided an update on current activities.
Old Business
Chairman Fiorito indicated that she was informed that residents at Northgate living at Glenhaven Way indicated that the current parking is not sufficient.
Discussion ensued concerning Upper Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance sketch plan requirements.
Mr. Laessig provided an update on the recent Red Hill Borough Planning Commission meeting concerning the proposed Kershner Tract Project.
Mr. Anastas indicated that due to work commitments he will not be able to continue serving on the Planning Commission following the end of 2016 and the expiration of his current appointment term.
Township Engineer Weber provided an update on the status of the Parklands Subdivision and the Macoby Run Phase 3 Project.
Mr. Laessig moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anastas and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.
Township Manager


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#NWNW 2014 Essay Contest Winner, Jevon J. Joseph
TOPIC: No wedding, no womb project: "The poverty cycle increases when there's an uneducated single mother: Discuss."
Uneducated Single mothers have become a new epidemic which is spreading worldwide.
Mark Twain once said "A baby is an inestimable blessing and bother". I agree with this statement fully and it all depends on the person's status, especially the person on whom most of the responsibility lies: the mother. The recent rise in illiteracy rates, coupled with high pregnancy rates and high school drop outs, has caused a great increase in the poverty levels amongst uneducated single mothers. In today's Caribbean society, we've all heard the usual stories of men leaving women stranded with babies and kids but this isn't based on run away fathers; in my view, this is strictly about the female aspect of the issue. Both teen and adult females at times are "cursed or blessed" with a child. This happens as a result of knowledge as well as choice.
Firstly I would approach the "curse" aspect of my statement above. Imagine a Seventeen year old Form Four (Grade 10 or 11) student has already given birth. The teen is already from a broken home. Her mother has a job as a cashier in the local supermarket and is already living "hand to mouth", just getting by. This newborn will add a strain to the already unstable family as the girl's boy friend can't be found. As a result of having a basic level of education, she is forced to work in the same grocery as her mother after dropping out of school.
The new born in this case becomes a curse to the family as the teenager was not mature or financially or emotionally prepared to have a child; and because of a lack in education, she was unable to get what is seen as a good job to sustain herself and a child. She also forces her mother deeper into poverty. This doesn't mean only teenagers are falling victim to poverty because of pregnancy while being uneducated. Grown women are also stuck in the same predicament where they make kids for a man who either ends up dead or have left for good or never cared enough in the first place to establish a family with her. The mother, if she doesn't choose her mate wisely or if she does not possess an education is left with a minimum wage job which we all know in today's economic lifestyle can't support a family. Some depend on government handouts to take care of them. These cases are mostly present in the government neglected areas or lower class of society as they do not have the resources and education to overcome such issues.
In addition to that there is a flip side to these situations and the child could be a blessing. Not every female that is uneducated and pregnant will fall into poverty; it all depends on the economic status of the people around the person and their willingness to help the mother through a time like this. If the family comes together and springs into action they could help their daughter, cousin, sister or niece from becoming a statistic, even if the boyfriend leaves (not that I am in anyway supporting the rise in absenteeism amongst fathers. To me, this is another problem, since paternal absenteeism and irresponsibility are direct links to childhood issues and a decline in family life). In some cases without the family's help, the mother uses the birth of a child as a wakeup call and begins to work even harder than before and there are a lot of instances where a mother succeeds and changes the course of future generations in her family.
"The poverty cycle increases when there's an uneducated single mother" is a true statement, but this all depends on the status of the individual as said before. I also believe the cycle can continue because the mother is so busy trying to make ends meet that there is no time for the child who follows and makes the same mistakes and continues the cycle. The lower classed uneducated mother would always have a harder time getting back on her feet as her family is busy trying to get ahead than to help her. It means to me that in order to get out the never ending cycle of poverty in this case someone in the family needs to make better decisions and turn themselves around. If this doesn't happen it would not end as the final cause of poverty is the culture or mindset of poverty. Proverbs 10:15 says, "The ruin of the poor is their poverty." Which in other words means Poverty breeds poverty.
The theory of poverty being a culture was explored by Sociological researcher Ruby K. Payne when she explained that poor people have their own culture with a different set of values, which can keep them trapped in the cycle of poverty. She also goes on to say that time is something treated differently by the poor; they generally do not plan ahead and simply live for the moment, which keeps them from saving and making changes related to helping their children escape poverty. This theory is truth as most single uneducated mothers end up in this case from not planning ahead, not making wise or educated choices and living in the moment.
Furthermore there is also the issue of dependency; some women become dependent on welfare and would not make an effort to change their direction for the child's sake. Others have become dependent on child support and would not get jobs, since they would rather live on the little they have. Some women may even decide to depend on an abusive partner to help out in the household, who in turn may resent the responsibility of another child and the child may end up dead. This recently happened here in Trinidad in the case of Keyanna Cumberbatch, who was murdered and stuffed into a barrel on 27th November 2013. The stepfather was the one responsible for such a heinous act, and he was the man trusted to be in charge of her late 6 year old daughter.
Children growing up in a household with an uneducated mother and stuck in poverty could suffer from low self esteem as they may see themselves as being lower than others. Researchers in Michigan determined that "49 percent of all child abuse cases are committed by single mothers." Some of the children turn to drugs and a means of comfort while others become deviants as a form of rebellion. "The Strain theory" by Robert Merton explains that social structures within society and pressure may result in someone turning to a life of crime. Children who are brought up in single parents homes are known to be more depressed and have a greater chance of committing suicide than other kids.
Above all there are not only negative effects related to uneducated single mother. In certain cases, families that are in poverty produce children who grow up in these situations make great citizens and hard workers. In some case, they perform better than children with both parents. They try their best to change the path of their future and in turn would not make the same mistakes as their parents. This is possible with encouragement from mentors, teachers, neighbours and peers. Also, education is needed to push someone to do better. This is what most uneducated mothers take for granted, thinking they can't help their children because of not being educated. A perfect example of this is the famous Surgeon Ben Carson whose mother though undereducated herself, pushed her sons to read and to believe in themselves. Carson went from being a poor student to receiving honors and he eventually attended medical school. As a doctor, he became the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33, and became famous for his ground-breaking work separating conjoined twins.
To conclude, the poverty cycle cannot be broken unless a parent, specifically a mother, decides on the importance of making better choices for her family. She has to decide on a good mate for her children as well as she should make the decision to be educated, since education leads to better choices and a better foundation for the child's life. Not all cases of poverty leads to deviance, violence and crime, but too often we happen to see that these are the direct results of what happens in our society the majority of the time.
Too many times, we have seen that juvenile delinquency being the result of poor parental presence and a lack of moral values, things which should be available in a home with both parents.


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Alzheimer's Disease International And Fondation Mederic Alzheimer Present Two Global Awards For Psychosocial Research In Alzheimer's Disease
12 March 2010, Thessaloniki, Greece
Two global awards for psychosocial research in Alzheimer's and dementia were presented today by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) and the Fondation Mederic Alzheimer at the 25th International Conference of ADI, held at the Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Psychosocial research involves or relates to both the social and psychological aspects of a patient's life. Often this includes the relationship between the personal, internal environment and the wider social world, such as the influence of social and environmental factors on an individual's state of mind and/or behavior.
The first award was given for "Best evidence-based psychosocial research in dementia." ADI awarded Amit Dias, MD, Lecturer at the Department of Preventive Medicine Goa Medical College, India, 18,000 Euros to spend on dissemination of the research findings regarding "Effectiveness of a community based psychosocial intervention for supporting people with dementia and their caregivers in developing countries."
Dias and his team conducted a randomized, controlled trial using a flexible, stepped care approach to address the needs of families of people with dementia. According to Dias, this is one of the first evidence-based interventions in Asia on non-pharmacological means to address the needs of people with dementia and their families.
"The project showed that home-based support for caregivers of persons with dementia, which emphasizes the use of locally available human resources, is feasible and acceptable," Dias said. "The support leads to significant improvements in caregiver mental health, reduction of the burden of caring, and has an impact on the quality of life of the people with dementia."
The research findings are published in a peer reviewed scientific journal - PLOS One - and are freely available on the internet. The project was initially funded by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.
Dias is Secretary of the Dementia Society of Goa (Goa Chapter of the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)) and coordinator of the organization's Medical and Scientific Advisory Panel. He is coordinator of the 10/66 dementia research group in India.
The two presenting organizations say they were particularly sensitive to the effectiveness of the intervention in developing countries in making this award. A special recommendation in this category went to Prof. dr. Rose-Marie Droës for her application, "Implementing of the Meeting Centres Support Programme in Europe."
A second award was given in the category of "Most promising evidence-based psychosocial research." Prof. Anne Margriet Pot, Free University, Amsterdam, received 7,000 Euros from ADI for "Mastery over Dementia: an innovative e-mental health intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia." The award will be used for translation and further spread of this programme throughout the membership of ADI. The presenting organizations gave a special recommendation in this category to Prof. Li-Chan Lin, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, for "The Efficacy of Acupressure and Montessori-based Activities to Reduce Agitated Behavior in Demented Elders."
"This award shows how much teams, wherever they are located in the world, prove to be creative in order to enhance the life conditions of people with dementia," said Bruno Anglès d'Auriac, Chairman of the Fondation Médéric Alzheimer. "These teams are initiators of experiences and knowledge on innovative ways of taking care of people with dementia and their carers."
"We were very happy with the quality of the applications, and the geographical spread," said Marc Wortmann, Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International. "These projects deserve wider dissemination as people with dementia and their families can benefit from the results immediately."
25th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International
The 25th Conference of ADI was held March 10-13, 2010, at the Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece. The theme - "Dementia: Making A Difference." Please visit http://www.adi2010.org/
The 26th International Conference of ADI will be held March 26-29, 2011 in Toronto, Canada, with the theme, "The Changing Face of Dementia." Registration opens July 1, 2010. The event is targeted to medical professionals, researchers, family and professional carers, and people living with dementia. Anyone touched by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias will benefit from attending.
Alzheimer's Disease International
ADI (London) is the international federation of 71 Alzheimer associations. It was founded in 1984 as a network for Alzheimer associations around the world to share and exchange information, resources and skills. ADI is based in London and is registered as a non-profit organization in the USA. ADI has been in official relations with the World Health Organization since 1996. Each member is the national Alzheimer association in their country who support people with dementia and their families. ADI's mission is to improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their families throughout the world.
Fondation Mederic Alzheimer
The Fondation Mederic Alzheimer (Paris) is a non-profit organization that was created in 1999. It aims to increase the knowledge in social sciences related to Alzheimer's disease, to support and promote innovative field projects intended to help people with Alzheimer's and their carers, and to instigate national surveys allowing the analysis of yearly evolutions and geographic disparities. The Fondation organises its support and research actions along three axes: (1) Observe, identify and understand, (2) Inspire, support and sustain and (3) Raise awareness and make available information and state of the art.


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April 20, 2016
Dinner Casserole or stew, Healthy Heart, Lentils beans, Vegetarian, Weekday dinner stovetop Asian flavours, Dinner, Midweek dinners
35 mins
35 mins
1 tbs Ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend), (see tip)
750g (1/2 small) butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
Reduced-fat yoghurt, coriander leaves & cooked couscous, to serve
1Heat oil in a medium deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, cook for 3 minutes or until soft. Stir in the spice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add pumpkin and mushrooms and stir until the vegetables are coated with spice mixture.
2Add the tomatoes and stock, cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is almost tender.
3Stir in the chickpeas and dates, cook, covered a further 10 minutes until pumpkin is tender and chickpeas warm. Top with a little yoghurt, scatter over the coriander and serve with couscous.
Tip: Ras el hanout is available from delicatessens and specialist spice suppliers. Moroccan spice blend is available at supermarkets.


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Friday, 11 June 2010
Friday Beer Quiz
But back to today. The laughably easy question is: whose handwriting is this? It's somebody pretty famous in the world of brewing. If you can figure out what it says, do a bit of sleuthing as to where and what it refers to, you might be able to have a stab at who it is.
Good luck!
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Let's try Norbert KramerReplyDelete
Ehh, someone scrawling about this place, and the head brewer, Martin Matuška.ReplyDelete
As to who scrawled it, if you say they're famous, I'd be tempted to say Michael Jackson.
Neil Morrisey?ReplyDelete
Morrisey of Morrisey Fox. He was on men behaving badly and had a telly show where he opened a pub & set up a brewery.ReplyDelete
Like I said: Who? :P :DReplyDelete
Is this a fun quiz or a specialist subject on Mastermind?!?!ReplyDelete
I've started so I'll finish (this beer).ReplyDelete
Rab - it's not Norbert KramerReplyDelete
Barry - you're right about the brewery, but it's not Michael Jackson. It was written down by the person in question in response to a faintly cheeky question from me along the lines of "Are there any small Czech breweries whose beers you enjoy?"
Cookie - nor is it Neil Morrisey
Mark RAR - maybe I've set the bar a bit high?!
Roger Protz? Cheeky because of his Staropramen hobby horse.ReplyDelete
A bit?! I think I'll pass on Jeff's Eggheads if the standard is this high... Although count me in for University Challenge for Beer Bloggers, I'm flippin' ace at that!ReplyDelete
Josef Tolar, formerly head brewer at Budvar?ReplyDelete
Bosola - not Roger, no.ReplyDelete
Mark RAR - I nearly went on the Eggheads beer writers team last year. I'm not sure I would have been an asset.
Barm - DING! One point to you. Well deduced, and thereby demonstrating your superior mental prowess.
I was lucky enough to sit next to Mr Tolar at lunch while visiting Budvar earlier this year. I was a bit freaked out at being say next to a brewing legend. I'd half proved myself worthy during the brewery tour by knowing what kieselgur is, but man cannot rest on his laurels. I made chit-chat about zoigl (he'd never heard of it) and small Czech breweries.
So, St Norbert's comes with the endorsement of a brewing legend. But has anyone been there? And what's it like?
I couldn't have got it without the additional information about the 'cheeky question'.ReplyDelete


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The crime branch in Nagpur raided four different gambling dens on Friday last week. A total of 31 arrests were made, 29 mobile phones were seized and also a total of Rs 55,900 from the sites of the gambling raids. The four raids took place at Lakadganj, Sonegaon, Ambazari, and Sitabuldi.
KK Pathak, the city police chief, gave the orders to carry out the raid. The orders went to the crime branch squads that are under the leadership of PI Madhao Giri, along with joint commissioner Sanjay Saxena.
Included in the 31 arrests was Nandkishor Nimje, who had been a partner of a serious gambler. Along with Nimje, five others were arrested at Sonegaon. At Sonegaon, there were 18 mobile phones seized. Word has come from the crime branch that this particular gambling den had a large network that covered a number of rural locations, including Gondia and also Bhandara.
Another six of the 31 arrests took place at Dhawade Mohalla. Included in these arrests was Shivraj, who used to be known as Shiva, who was previously charged in a murder case. At this location, Rs 12,000 was seized in cash.
Leeladhar Trivedi, related to Ramesh Dave, a den owner, was amongst those caught at Gokulpeth. At this raid, the crime branch, along with some local cops, also seized Rs 33,000.
At Ambazari, Umesh Badvekar, who has been arrested for gambling before, was amongst the 11 arrests that took place in this gambling den. Tehre were also more arrests that took place at Sitabuldi. At Sitabuldi, Abdul Qureshi was amongst the list of those r who were arrested in this big gambling den rage.


text: President Trump Tells Merkel: There Will Be No EU Superstate 0 EU, Trump 11:28 AM A+ A- Print Email President Trump has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that he will not allow her to create an EU superstate – vowing to do everything in his power to prevent a "United States of Europe" from rising to power. Trump's pick for EU ambassador, Dr Ted Malloch, was chosen to deliver the warning to France and Germany, telling them that the creation of a Brussels superstate runs counter to American interests. Express.co.uk reports: The Republican academic blasted the rest of Europe as "ungrateful" for the massive US support in rebuilding the continent after the war and said it was riven with "anti-Americanism".But in contrast he heaped praise on Britain, which is leaving the club, saying it shared the strongest ties with America and would be front of the queue for a trade deal.Dr Malloch said the EU had "failed" and had to abandon its dreams of ever-closer union or collapse during a combative speech to the Open Europe think-tank in Brussels this afternoon.New French president Emmanuel Macron is pushing for further integration of the eurozone including a centralised EU finance ministry and budget – a proposal which for the first time Germany is not openly opposing.But Dr Malloch, who has no official capacity but is close to the Trump administration, warned the US would fiercely defend its interests against any increased "protectionism" from Europe.He blasted: "The failure, frankly, of the present European integration project I think is becoming more and more self apparent."It's something that Roosevelt or Churchill would have questioned and the EU has become some would argue more undemocratic, more bloated certainly by bureaucracy and more rampantly anti-American."The Trump administration is steadily making it clear that the US is not interested in the old form of European integration."In fact I think it's trying to in some ways encourage a reversal of its accelerating path towards a protectionist United States of Europe."He raged: "This movement should be seen for what it is. It's very harmful to US business interests, to US investment policy, to US security and it is categorised by over regulation, low growth, high unemployment, structural rigidity as its outcome."These are not policies that the US prefers the more I travel around Europe they're not things that the Europeans want either."He said: "The US should therefore definitively encourage more trade with Europe and make firm its opposition to any kind of federal Europe by saying a definite no to what some signal as a future Euro government, single government all powerful centralised in Brussels."Dr Malloch insisted Mr Trump wanted Europe "to succeed" and insisted the US did not want to see the bloc collapse, but also said Brexit had shown the project was "weak" and other countries could leave. In contrast he had extremely warm words for Britain following its decision to leave the club, which the academic said could lead to a new trans-Atlantic balance of power centred on the US and the UK.He said: "No one wants Europe to fail. No one wants it to collapse. I certainly don't want it to disintegrate and I don't think it will."But we do know that the US and the UK, at least from a historical or political economy perspective, are different from Europe, have different notions of accountability.Source: http://yournewswire.com/president-trump-no-eu-superstate/ Get Widget Share to:


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Spreading the Translated Word: JLPP
posted May 14, 2010
Posted by Mariko Fujinaka in books marketing publishing technology translation trends uncategorized world literature
I just learned about this really interesting project, the Japanese Literature Publishing Project (JLPP), that promotes Japanese literature to a number of foreign countries. Sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, JLPP has been around since 2002 and has so far been behind the publication of 34 Japanese titles translated into English. JLPP selects about 10 books per year, and the titles are translated into several languages, including English, French, German, and Russian. It then promotes the translated works to publishers, and following publication, JLPP buys a good number of the translated titles and distributes them to libraries. What a good way to increase access to translated works!
Books and Images and Collaboration from viction:ary
posted April 30, 2010
Posted by Mariko Fujinaka in Bookselling books publishing
Anyone who ever looked at picture books as a child knows that books aren't just about text. Visual images can be just as powerful as the written word. I find myself drawn to books that celebrate visual images, whether they are photographs, graphic designs, or hand-drawn artwork, so I was excited to discover viction:ary, a Hong Kong-based publisher that specializes in collaborative image books.
viction:ary's books cover a range of topics, including tattoos, architecture, fonts, and logos. The firm's latest offering is Nice to Meet You Too: Visual Greetings from Business Cards to Identity Packages. It's a sequel to, you guessed it, Nice to Meet You, which was published in 2006. I learned about this book via Yuko Uemura, a graphic and textile designer whose screenprinted towels I have purchased. Her business card is featured in this edition.
Here are a few more covers to tantalize you:
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The Queen of Translators
posted March 26, 2010
Posted by Mariko Fujinaka in books publishing translation trends world literature
In the world of literary translators, Edith Grossman is a rock star. She is known for her mastery of translation, which includes the seemingly insurmountable ability to merge translated language with cultural nuance and style. Grossman is responsible for the English translations of a number of titles by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, including Love in the Time of Cholera, as well as the 2003 translation of Miguel de Cervantes' classic Don Quixote.
Though many acknowledge that translation is an art form, there are plenty of others who hold translation in lesser regard, not giving it the credit it is due. It's possible they consider translation a technical task, something a translator can plow through, dictionary in hand. Grossman takes offense to this, and she details the importance of translation in her forthcoming book, Why Translation Matters (release date March 30, 2010).
Digital Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
posted March 5, 2010
Posted by Mariko Fujinaka in Bookselling E-books books publishing technology trends
People seem to have very strong feelings about digital media. It seems every day I read articles embracing digital media and articles dismissing it. And even within the differing camps there is discord—Kindle vs. iPad vs. whatever the e-readers from Sony and Barnes & Noble are called. Putting aside the nuts and bolts of publishing costs, I just don't understand what the big deal is. If you want to read books on paper, then read books on paper. If you want to read ebooks, go right ahead. Can't we all just get along?
One thing on which we can probably all agree is that the traditional publishing model is outdated and needs to be modernized. So, whichever tribe you belong to, you might find some humor in this tongue-in-cheek article from The Atlantic.
Giant Robot Magazine Needs Our Help
posted February 26, 2010
Posted by Mariko Fujinaka in publishing
I remember back when Giant Robot Magazine first started up. It was some 15 years ago and launched by two young UCLA graduates. The magazine focuses on Asian and Asian-American popular culture, and it introduced me to a brave new world of artists, designers, musicians, movies, trends, food, and more. The magazine has spawned several Giant Robot stores/galleries, as well as a restaurant, gr/eats, and it has launched the careers and boosted the visibility of a number of artists and musicians, including Japanese artists Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara.


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This is the rundown for an incentive trip Lightfoot Travel organised for a wealth management company to the beautiful Maldivian resort of Niyama.
Day 1: Arrival
On arrival into Male clients will be met by a representative and transferred 40 minutes by private seaplane to the stunningly chic island resort of Niyama Maldives.
Once everyone has settled down lunch will be served, and the rest of the afternoon will be spent relaxing by the pool or at the beach, or snorkelling in the fabulous reef that surrounds the resort.
In the evening, a welcome dinner for the group at the modern campfire dining restaurant, Tribal, awaits. Think sand floors, tiki torches and cuisine ranging from Asia to South America to Africa, all cooked over an open flame. Then, what better way to spend your first night in paradise than a nightcap at Subsix, the world's first underwater club? With international DJs and glass walls that offer views into the spotlit sea, guests will get over any jetlag and post-flight soreness by dancing the night away six metres below the sea.
Day 2: Day of sailing
After a relaxing breakfast at Epicure, the group will spend a day sailing around the atolls on traditional dhonis, or wooden Maldivian boats. Fishing off the side of these boats on the beautiful Indian Ocean provides a real highlight. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed on the sandbanks of a deserted island.
The group will then return to Niyama in the late afternoon, and relax by the pool before dinner. Sundowners will be ready at Farenheit, Niyama's sunset rooftop bar, with specialty cocktails and live music.
Day 3: Leisure time at the hotel
Today, the group will relax at leisure in the hotel. Activities included fabulous snorkeling on the house reef or scuba diving with an experienced guide in one of the world-class dive sites in the area. There is a fitness centre where guests could opt to work out in the state-of-the-art technology gym. Guests can also take turns enjoying the eight treatment rooms at Lime Spa, featuring natural ingredients and a range of treatments in a relaxing environment.
In the evening the group will head to Edge, Niyama's exclusive overwater restaurant and lounge, accessible only by boat. Here they will feast on the freshest seafood paired with beautiful wines and enjoyed panoramic views. The perfect last evening to a wonderful holiday.
Day 4: Departure
The day will be spent relaxing and using the resort's facilities before catching flights back home.


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It never occurred to me buying a Bible could be intimidating, but as soon as I entered the Mardel store, I almost turned around and walked out.
On one side of the store were aisles crammed with buttons, mugs, calendars, everything from clothing to kitchenware, all with a Christian message. On the other side of the store were displays of Christian videos and worship music CD's. The center aisle contained bookshelves overflowing with Christian devotional books and religious fiction.
A smiling, silver-haired lady asked if she could assist me, and, when I mumbled something about a Bible, she led me off to an area the size of a racquetball court, where Bibles were stacked almost to the ceiling.
I wasn't able to answer any of her questions about what kind of Bible I wanted. Instead, I thought of the tiny worn Bible hidden away in Javad's living room, and I suddenly found myself wishing for one exactly like it.
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Well it's the last of my series of little critter cards and this one is my favourite of the three... can you guess what he is?
You will need to pop over to the Jillibean Soup blog HERE to see the card in full, along with some gorgeous cards from more of the Jillibean Design Team.
From farm to you...
Guess who?
Monday, November 26, 2012
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It turns out there is a Richard Nixon fan site. The online club's description reads, "I know he committed a crime, but we have to look back on the good that he did as the 37th president."
The site has five registered fans.
Of course, as Footlight Player's Frost/Nixon demonstrates, Nixon was never the warm and fuzzy guy that someone like David Frost seemed to be. Nixon's tendency to perspire at inopportune moments did not help him. On the rare, awkward occasions he took a stab at being chummy, Nixon's formality got the better of him. A good example: waiting to begin another session of his historic interviews with Frost, Nixon inquired of his host, a famed playboy, "So, David, did you fornicate much over the weekend?" Frost was speechless.
And yet, Frost/Nixon does manage to humanize this often demonized politician.
In this fast-paced evening, Mark Landis as Nixon captures the man's brittle gravitas. Landis' delivery even seems to suggest the whirring cogs of his thought process. Jamie Smithson, as Frost, is the polar opposite: gregarious, more than a little frivolous, a lightweight outclassed by Nixon's trial-lawyer bearing but determined to enter the ring with him in hopes of saving his own flagging career.
Like all good prize fights, they each have a team in their corner.
John Birt (Christian Self), Bob Zelnick (Randy Risher) and Jim Reston (Boogie Dabney) handle the worrisome details for Frost. Risher, Dabney, and Self convincingly portray the passion their characters bring to Frost's project as well as their growing despair that their man may not be equal to the task.
Jack Brennan (Josh Wilhoit) is Nixon's right hand man, and in this role Wilhoit becomes the picture of honorable grit and loyalty to his president. Nixon's television agent, Swifty Lazar (Rob Maniscalco) comes off as Nixon's equal in cunning negotiation.
The teams agree to limit each two-hour interview to one topic. The last interview will take up the infamous Watergate break-in and Nixon's role in the cover up.
The stakes could not have been higher for either of these men. Nixon's team has plotted a strategy of strict message control, Landis faithfully renders Nixon's discipline in the early stages. Frost is woefully overmatched. In an emotional scene, Smithson reveals his character's frustration with his inability to score a single point on the disgraced president.
Using a video screen behind the players, the production underscores a modern twist on a device that young Hamlet knew very well: in this case, the television's the thing wherein Frost hopes to catch the conscience of the king. The projected close-up of Nixon's face the moment he realizes that his grand ploy to "set the record straight" has slipped from his grasp becomes his tragic valedictory.
Frost/Nixon's standout cast drive one point home. The nation's need to put Watergate behind it was never adequately served by Gerald Ford's pardon of the former president. The nation required an accounting from the culprit himself. Frost, the unlikely agent of the national will, managed to secure it. But the play leaves open the question: Did Frost really score an unblemished victory or did Nixon write his own political epitaph with the admission, "I'm tired."
Both as a history lesson and a gripping evening of theater, Frost/Nixon is a compelling must-see.


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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Catching Up
5 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Does Harper honestly believe she can get away with stuff just by giving you that look??? Well she better not try that with her daddy...
- November 8, 2010 at 6:05 AM
- Brand al Thor said...
Is it weird to look forward to work every week? Weekends have been brutal this year.
- November 8, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- Amber Smith said...
I love all the pictures of your family and the hysterical way you describe the hustle and bustle that is your life. Emerson is so beautiful (they all are) and we really enjoy seeing all her firsts via blog. Those look like so VERY satisfied grandparents :)
- November 8, 2010 at 10:56 AM
- Adrienne said...
Love the "mommies and their six children" picture (even if the majority of the children look disinterested)! Miss you guys and excited to see you in a couple of weeks!
- November 8, 2010 at 12:57 PM
- Adrienne said...
Okay-- I just noticed Harper giving Uriah a smooch in the background of the picture of Emerson and Grammie! Presh!!
- November 8, 2010 at 1:01 PM


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I already wrote about my hacking beginnings here and here. Now, I want to talk about something else. I want to talk about how hacking changed my life!
Well, first of all, because I kept running into BackTrack tutorials while I was learning how to hack, I began to be interested in Linux and free software. I've spent days trying to install BackTrack in a virtual machine and connecting it with my network. I thought I just couldn't configure my VM but, at the time, I didn't know that I need to enter some command in terminal to unblock WiFi in BackTrack which was blocked for some reason whenever I booted into live CD or just installed BackTrack on my computer.
Anyway, I decided I'm tired of playing with VMs and for no obvious reason at all, I decided I should try to install it directly on my laptop. And I did manage to work it out! That was my first Linux distro I ever installed and it definitely wasn't my last one (over the time I tried BackTrack, Linux Mint, Fedora, Arch Linux, elementary OS, Ubuntu, Kali Linux and wright now I'm running Kubuntu). Tinkering with free software is awesome and I contributed a lot to free software. So, hacking got me into free software.
In the beginning, I was really hooked up to Anonymous movement. I read this book called We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of LulzSec, Anonymous, and the Global Cyber Insurgency and I was instantly hooked. So I started following Anonymous community in Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and I've seen numerous times that they posted pictures where they say reading is better than watching TV. They've kinda changed the way I look at the world. Following them was the reason I started reading books actively.
Because of hacking, I learned a lot about computers. I did spend my whole summer learning as much as I can but now I'm confident that I'm in the top twenty persons in my local community in knowledge about computers and networks.
Hacking woke up my thirst for knowledge, my thirst for books, and it kinda changed my view of the world through Anonymous. I'm not impressed with Anonymous as I used to be, but they did learn me a lot of things.
Hacking is awesome.
P.S. QTM is great!


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doing some Zbrush training in work, as a result started knocking around with it in my spare time. my affliction of constantly drawing dinosaurs has now reached the 3D digital medium as you can see from the results.
still have lots of skin detail to do, but its a nice start i think :)


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I know it is that time of the year where I should be colouring up my Christmas images and getting all my Christmas cards made and sent off in the mail...but it is not happening! - as always, I keep getting distracted with other 'crafty' things to do and December is also a busy birthday month in my extended family so there are cards to be made for these occasions too! I thought I should share two of them with you today, they both use the same image but coloured up with a variety of different coloured Copic Markers. I have used a Little Darlings Stamp by Saturated Canary called "Party Hardy" this stamp is from the NEW release of Saturated Canary rubber stamps and available NOW at Mad for Markers for pre-orders :) Yipee!! You can pre-order your "Party Hardy" stamp here There are 14 stamps in this NEW release and if you are anything like me? - you will have to have them all!! - yes, I am a huge fan of the art work of Krista Smith and I suspect you already knew that, hey?
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Skin: E11, E01, E00, E000
Hair: E27, E25, E21
Clothing: B95, B93, B91, G43, G24, G21, RV95, RV93, RV91
Copics Used:
Skin: E11, E01, E00, E000
Hair: E27, E25, E21
Clothing: R81, R83, R85, V12, V15, V17, B28, B24, B21
It is another very "HOT" Summer's day here today, I have settled in under the air-con for the afternoon and intend on colouring up some more images - I might even surprise myself and start on those Christmas cards I keep ignoring! Whatever I ended up playing with or creating today - I promise I will give you a little preview here... so stay tuned and keep cool.


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Reading – The best habit
When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet? If you're one of countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out.
From time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seem to be so many other things to do with one's time. Reading is important for a variety of reasons. We will look at some of those fundamental reasons below, but it is important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills is not a sign of low intelligence. Reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below:
- Mental Stimulation
Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase "use it or lose it" is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. Reading gives you mental stimulation and energizes your muscles of the brain.
- Stress Reduction
No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other realms, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax.
- Knowledge
Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you'll ever face.
Additionally, here's a bit of food for thought: should you ever find yourself in dire circumstances, remember that although you might lose everything else—your job, your possessions, your money, even your health—knowledge can never be taken from you.
- Vocabulary Expansion
This goes with the above topic: the more you read, the more words you gain exposure to, and they'll inevitably make their way into your everyday vocabulary. Reading books is also vital for learning a new language, as non-native speakers gain exposure to words used in context, which will ameliorate their own speaking and writing fluency.
- Memory Improvement
When you read a book, you have to remember an assortment of characters, their backgrounds, ambitions, history, and nuances, as well as the various arcs and sub-plots that weave their way through every story. That's a fair bit to remember, but brains are marvelous things and can remember these things with relative ease.
- Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills
Have you ever read an amazing mystery novel, and solved the mystery yourself before finishing the book? If so, you were able to put critical and analytical thinking to work by taking note of all the details provided and sorting them out to determine who did it?
That same ability to analyze details also comes in handy when it comes to critiquing the plot; determining whether it was a well-written piece, if the characters were properly developed, if the storyline ran smoothly, etc. Should you ever have an opportunity to discuss the book with others, you'll be able to state your opinions clearly, as you've taken the time to really consider all the aspects involved.
- Improved Focus and Concentration
When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story—the rest of the world just falls away, and you can immerse yourself in every fine detail you're absorbing. Try reading for 15-20 minutes before work (i.e. on your morning commute, if you take public transit), and you'll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to your work.
- Better Writing Skills
This goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of your vocabulary: exposure to published, well-written work has a noted effect on one's own writing, as observing the cadence, fluidity, and writing styles of other authors will invariably influence your own work. In the same way that musicians influence one another, and painters use techniques established by previous masters, so do writers learn how to craft prose by reading the works of others
Reading is very important because words – spoken and written – are the building blocks of life. You are, right now, the result of the words that you have heard or read and believed about yourself. What you become in the future will depend on the words you believe about yourself now. People, families, relationships, and even nations are built from words. Think about it.
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The Keys To Losing Weight Without Starving Yourself
There are many different facets to weight loss. You have to have goals to begin with. Next you will need to monitor your calorie intake while establishing a regular exercise regimen. You have to set up a schedule that works for you. Keep reading and you'll find out what those are.
Reducing your daily caloric intake will be an effective means of weight loss. Reduce your daily calories by 500 calories.
If you are going to lay out a diet plan, avoid the weight loss drinks and bars. These types of food have a surprising amount of calories, all while failing to satisfy cravings for actual food.` They leave you hungry and cranky soon after you eat your meal. Additionally, some of them have a high sugar content, which spikes blood sugar levels, making you even more miserable.
Eat breakfast when you are trying to lose weight. Your day should start off with a nourishing breakfast that satisfies you and gives you the energy you need to get going. Eating breakfast regularly lets the body know that storing calories is not essential to its survival, allowing you to burn them instead.
A simple way to lose weight is by eating a salad before every dinner. Salad is good because it provides fiber and hydration which is satisfying without excess calories. Do not be heavy on dressing or cheese, as these add more fat.
Celebrate your victories in your struggle to lose weight and improve your health. Buy a treat or have a massage; do something to reward yourself. This will provide you with the motivation you need to keep going.
Make sure you eat breakfast. For some, this is obvious. For others, they believe avoiding breakfast will help them skip consuming more calories. It can cause cravings that cause you to consume more calories. You may even find yourself snacking anyway.
Don't give up when trying to lose weight. It may seem impossible at first. Losing weight will not happen overnight. You must continue to work towards your goals no matter how difficult it may seem at times. Keep your mind on your goals and keep going and you will be sure to see a change.


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Thursday, January 19, 2012
At the School
5 comments:
- Meggin said...
That's so hard. Especially since you have background in teaching and have seen (and were!) really great teachers. Good luck with that one.
- January 20, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Grrrr. Good thing I live 5 hours away (and that you would kill me) or I would have to take her out to the playground for a little talk.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:54 AM
- Knudson Family said...
Ugh. Brooklyn's kindergarten teacher was like that at the first school she went to here. Same thing happened...went in to help and was quite surprised at how frustrated and mad she was. I'm not going to giving you any advice because I've got none...but I hope he gets a better teacher next year.
- January 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM
- Monica said...
So sorry, Jessica! That is sooo hard. I guess it is a good thing that Jansen hasn't been affected by it. Hmmm.. Do they have charter schools out there or anything like that that you can try to enroll in?? Or maybe there will be a better teacher next year? Bummer!
- January 20, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Ugh, sorry Jessica! That's got to be frustrating. Does the school allow requests for teachers? Maybe you could observe the choices for the next level up and see if you have a strong preference.
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Hi my name is Anna and Im a shoeoholic. Hi Anna!
I did go into the city even if I didn't want to lol! Well well what can you do about that now. Anyway I did some shopping while I was there. I was just gonna get a nailpolish but ended up with kneehighsocks, shoes and some makeup too. When I got there it was really warm but then it started to cool down abit now in the afternoon, fall? I hope so! If you live in Sweden and want some nice fall shoes then you should check out Skopunkten right now. They had alot of cute shoes in the store today, usually I'm not that impressed with their shoes but they have stepped it up for this fall/winter. Good job! And I can't wait to wear the shoes this fall with stockings, cute dresses, lots of layers and scarfs.


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Alistair Jerrett (Science Group Leader, Plant & Food Research) won the Researcher Entrepreneur Award for his work with Precision Seafood Harvesting (PSH). PSH were also the winners of the People's Choice Supreme Award. Alistair and Plant & Food Research General Manager Danette Olsen talk about the work to find new ways to harvest fish commercially – techniques that are humane, avoid bycatch of smaller fish and deliver fish that are rested and in excellent condition.
Point of interest: Precision Seafood Harvesting is a consortium of Plant & Food Research, the Ministry for Primary Industries and industry partners.
Danette Olsen
You could sum up Alistair's work in one sentence, which is helping the seafood industry become more sustainable and more profitable.
Alistair Jerrett
Live fish transport project that started very early on in my career – in the 80s – that was a great project – great sort of learning exercise because not only did we get to interact with the fish and the fishing industry, we had to understand about the physiology of the fish.
Danette Olsen
He's very good at taking a whole lot of different pieces of seemingly unrelated science and drawing those together in order to come up with a solution. He sort of asked the question, "I wonder what goes on inside the trawl net?", and so he made his own underwater camera in order to see what is going on. And so one of the things that Alistair has done is really go back to the animal that we're working with – and what does a fish need in order to be captured in a way that preserves its quality?
Alistair Jerrett
We expressly looked for researchers who are 'can do' people and they're quite happy with a skillsaw one day and in the lab the next. And so if you want innovations, it's just been one big constant rolling front.
Danette Olsen
He's very focused on delivering solutions to industry, so he's not particularly interested in doing science for the sake of it. He's got a real clear vision about what he wants to achieve for the seafood industry.
Alistair Jerrett
I grew up with my Dad saying, "If you're not making mistakes, you're not making anything," so I guess I have a very wide tolerance for failure if you like.
Danette Olsen
He's developed various – I guess – inventions that are going to help the industry. So he's developed a product called AQUI-S, which is an anaesthetic that keeps salmon calm when they're harvested. Alistair's had some very successful collaborations with the seafood industry through building trust with the different partners. For the seafood industry to have invested $52 million in the Primary Growth Partnership Programme, I think that is an incredible achievement. It's going to enable New Zealand products to really brand themselves as sustainably harvested products targeting that real premium part of the international seafood market.
Alistair Jerrett
I think my team – my group – all know that they're changing the world, that fishing is not going to be the same after their efforts.
Video courtesy of Kiwi Innovation Network Limited
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I was the victim of a split lip the other week (purely my own doing, neglecting them from any form of nourishment) so I set out to find a lip treatment/balm/nourisher/conditioner, whatever you care to call it. In review by Anna about the By Terry baume de rose, she said it was absolutely wonderful but extremely pricey at £55. I tried some of this at SpaceNK the other day and adored it - so moisturising, not greasy, lovely natural colour. Sadly unaffordable for the moment.. After browsing and experimenting some more I went for the Caudalie Lip Conditioner for £5.50. I'm over the moon with this product because it is far from greasy, lasts a really long time and had my split lip sorted in a matter of days. I reckon I will compare every lip balm I ever use to this. I tend to steer very clear of vaseline and other greasy lip balms as they just sit on your lips and in fact do more bad than good.
What are your holy grail lip products?
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After placing the implant, a cover screw is put in and the wound is closed with stitches and allowed to heal. In general, placements in the lower jaw need about four-six months to heal and effectively fuse with the jawbone. Placements in the upper jaw usually require six months to fuse and heal.
Once the post is fused with the jawbone, a second visit is required after six months to allow full healing, to fit final abutment & crown placement. Dr. Serecero uses Zest Locator abutments which are the most versatile on the market and can accommodate implants that have been poorly placed at an angle by other dentists.
After the procedure, the patient is provided with very clear care instructions to follow. Few need to be seen by the dentist in between visits. Care after the procedure is like any regular dental maintenance and does not require trips to a specialist.
Dental implants can be an effective solution for almost anyone, regardless of age or the number of missing teeth that need to be addressed. Implants are not generally advised for young children because their jaw growth is not complete. However, in some instances a dental implant could be appropriate, such as when it is part of a child's orthodontic treatment plan. Consultation with a family dentist or orthodontist will help parents decide if dental implants are appropriate in their child's case.
Otherwise, even some health conditions that could prevent a patient from undergoing other types of surgery may not rule out the possibility of successful dental implant surgery.
Almost any patient who can have routine dental treatment can generally receive a dental implant. While precautions are advisable for some conditions, even patients with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes are usually candidates for successful dental implant surgery.
Patients who have lost their teeth to periodontal disease or decay are among the more successfully treated using dental implants. Implants can also replace removable bridges or dentures, or they can be used to stabilize and secure the denture, making it more comfortable and giving the patient greater peace of mind.
Although smoking has been shown to lower the success rate of implants, it doesn't eliminate consideration of the treatment as a viable solution.
Otherwise, the primary predictor for the success of dental implants in a patient is the volume and condition of the bone in the jaw where the implant will be placed.
When a tooth or teeth are lost, there is a natural resorption, or a thinning, of the bone in the area. The less bone available in which to place the implant, the greater the chance of the implant not "taking." In cases where there is not enough bone to support a successful implant, the surgeon may perform a bone graft. At MedicalMex Dental, we use a synthetic bone grafting compound that is easier and more successful than bone on bone grafting. It can usually be done at the time of the implant surgery, allowing everything to heal into place together, which ultimately makes for a more solid implant.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have both intrinsic and external benefits, and represent the closest way currently available to restore the mouth to its original condition after tooth loss. Dental implants also feel closer to having a natural tooth than is possible with any other restorative treatment available today.
Intrinsically, dental implants preserve the health and function of surrounding teeth and help avoid tooth migration and loss of structure that can result with tooth loss. Implants can also reduce the impact of the lost tooth on surrounding teeth, because traditional bridge structures often require filing down the adjacent teeth to hold the bridge in place with crowns.
As a replacement for or alternative to dentures, dental implants have even more benefits. Dentures notoriously slip and make embarrassing clicking sounds that unmistakably mark the wearer as having "false teeth." Poorly fitting dentures can even affect diet, restricting choices to foods that are easily chewed. Implants allow patients to eat food of almost all types, other than extremely hard foods such as ice, pits, or popcorn kernels.
Beyond these benefits, patients with dental implants report having an attractive, natural-looking smile that gives them increased self-esteem and confidence in social situations.
Possible Complications
As with any surgery, dental implants carry certain risks every patient should discuss thoroughly with their surgeon and understand completely before embarking on the long, arduous journey involved in choosing this treatment. Dental implants have a 90-95 percent success rate when the surgery is performed correctly and implants are placed properly.
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