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Michaela attended the Ninth Letter celebration and heard selections of poetry, short fiction, and a lyric essay.
Great Authors at the Library: Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead visited Champaign Public Library last night, and it was wonderful.
Quintessential Poets close out National Poetry Month
Michaela checks out Quintessential Poets as they read their original work for National Poetry Month.
This month in the Arts: April 2018
Kate takes a look at what's coming up in April, including Ebertfest, the Boneyard Arts Festival, local theater, and some ways to take a breather.
"A joke can be a deadly serious thing" with Anthony Marra
Rebecca interviews author Anthony Marra about mixtapes, Russia, and humor as a means of resisting -- all in prep of his PygLitFest appearance Friday.
Reframing the picture with Javaka Steptoe
Caldecott Medalist Javaka Steptoe is presenting two programs for PygLitFest and spoke with Rebecca about the importance of "heartfelt stories that bring joy, that say something new."
What's LIT at Pygmalion 2017
Rebecca is so tired of the LIT pun, but honestly, it works and it's just right there. Still, check out who all is reading at Exile on Main on Saturday afternoon.
The road to literature was through performance
George Saunders speaks with Rebecca about the theatricality of his new book, his upcoming appearance as part of Pygmalion Literature Festival, and the friends who help him remember what art really means.
The Moth promises an evening of "Intrepid" storytelling
Mara previews famed storytelling organization The Moth's visit to The Virginia Theater on Saturday night.
Time to wake up
Rebecca and Sarah give old and new eyes to the final installment of The Unreliable Bestiary's BEAR
Teen book about race and football scores a touchdown
Away Running is a mix of teenage drama, American football, French slang, and tense discussions about race and ethnicity.
New Poets + New Poems by Pyg Lit Writers
On Saturday September 24th at Memphis on Main,the Book Fort pop up event New Poets + New Poems will be from 1:15pm to 1:45pm. Caro Macon, C. Russell Price, Kathleen Rooney, and others will perform their poems and other works for lucky listeners.
The Arts Section strives to celebrate our community's rich and vibrant artistic scene, from theatre to local authors, film, performance art, and everything in between.


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The Comprehensive Jewish and Civil Calendars: 2001 to 2240
Just in time for the Jewish High Holidays, author Fred Reiss has published The Comprehensive Jewish and Civil Calendars 2001 to 2240, a revised, expanded, and reformatted version of his 1986 Jewish-calendar book, The Standard Guide to the Jewish and Civil Calendars, 1899 to 2050.
At present, the internet hosts numerous websites related to the Jewish calendar, some displaying entire months or even years, while others showing religious dates far into the future. Websites exist that convert Jewish dates into civil dates, and vice versa, and there are smart-phone apps doing the same thing. Yet, there is no single-source website, or app, giving hundreds of years of corresponding Jewish and civil dates side-by-side, allowing for personalization of the calendars, together with important religious and secular holiday information.
The Comprehensive Jewish and Civil Calendars: 2001 to 2240 furnishes religious, civil, federal, and Israeli holidays, including the North-African Jewish holiday Mimouna; Sigd, the holiday celebrated by Ethiopian Jews; and the most recent Israeli public holiday, Yom Ha-Aliyah, adopted by the Knesset in 2016. Also cited in the calendars are the weekly Torah and haftarah readings, fast days, Rosh Hodesh and the twenty-eight-year Machzor Hagadol celebrations, shemittah and hakhel years, birth and death of Moses and Rebbe, and candle-lighting times. There is ample space to keep notes and a special section to document important family events, such as births, deaths, and marriages.
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October is for Halloween, and playoff baseball. Yesterday, the AP told a tale that suits both.
This Spring, an old bronze plaque turned up in a storage room at Jacobs Field, the Cleveland Indians' home stadium, commemorating former Indians shortstop Ray Chapman, who was struck by a deadly pitch from Yankee Carl Mays on Aug. 17, 1920. The team added the plaque to a planned Heritage Park in March. What followed was one of the Indians' strangest seasons on record.
In April, snowstorms hit, canceling nearly the entire first week of games, and causing the Indians to play some home games in Milwaukee. Several players had mind-boggling turnarounds, including the pitcher Fausto Carmona: 1-10 last year, he won 19 games in 2007. In August, the Tribe turned a triple play–the first-ever in the history of their 14-year-old park. Finally, at a crucial moment in the first round of the playoffs, a storm of tiny insects known as midges attacked Yankee reliever Joba Chamberlain, who promptly handed the game to the Tribe. They later advanced to play the Boston Red Sox for the right to go to the World Series.
Superstition has deep roots in baseball, but if the Indians go to the World Series, this story will go beyond coincidence. Consider: the first time the Indians franchise made it to the Fall Classic was 1920, the year Chapman died. And this year's squad took sole possession of first place in the AL Central on, uh-huh, Aug. 17, the day Chapman died.
Indians fans have a lot to cheer about this year; do they owe it all to someone out there who says "boo"?


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In the CEPA Forum's Lunch Keynote, CEPA Senior Fellow Janusz Bugjaski introduced the topic—"Can We Still Realize the Promise of 1989?"—by distinguishing between the Cold War and post-Cold War eras: fundamentally, the hopes and promises of 1989 were about having no more dictatorships and no more foreign domination. Professor Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford, Isaiah Berlin Professorial Fellow at St Antony's College, Oxford, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, then delivered the Lunch Keynote. He recalled that in 1989, no one knew what would happen in the post-Communist space. Although NATO ascension was actively opposed at the time by some, the countries remain within NATO to this day. Currently, we are witnessing an anti-1989 movement, where revanchist Russia and China are serious global competitors. This will be a long struggle whose outcome will depend on the political engagement of the '1989ers,' the next generation. Ultimately, a majority of people around the world support democratic values – so we can still realize the promise of 1989.
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We've had some posts about the Lenten series of Godly Play lessons - The Faces of Easter, which I think merits a summary post of its own. I hope to get that written and published within the next day or so. [Update: you can find that here.] I'd love it if you'd be willing to share any photos showing some of the objects brought during the Wondering! Please get in touch and/or link your blog account and photo below.


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D.A. Carson answers the ancient question, If God knows everything, why pray?, while sitting in front of a giant screensaver.
Good answer. I would ask the inquirer this question, "If God does not know everything, why pray?" If God is not the sovereign King of all He creates… if He is just as surprised by our experiences as we are… then what assurance do we have that He will hear our prayers at all (let alone do anything about them)? I would rather pray to a God who knows all things, controls all things, and rules over all things. That God has the ability to answer prayer in alignment with His perfect wisdom, power, and authority. The fact that God knows everything should be a great comfort to us when we pray. If He didn't, our hope would be fastened to the inadequate abilities of an imperfect deity who wishes he could do more for us than he can. Thankfully, our God is better than that.


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WZYP's 'Bikes or Bust' collects huge amount of bikes in 13th year — help Mojo & team reach their goal
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The WZYP "Bikes or Bust" event is a holiday tradition here in Huntsville, but time is running out to participate. The deadline to donate is 6 p.m. Monday.
It looks like 2015 is going to be a big success. As of 2 p.m. Monday, Mojo and the team had collected nearly 1,400 bikes and monetary donations.
Mojo has been up in a scissor lift since Thursday, November 19 with the goal of collecting 2,105 bikes. He's got a porta-potty, a table and he's been in the elements. He does it for one reason, though.
"The kids, to be honest, the children of the Tennessee Valley," said Mojo. "The idea of Bikes or Bust is to give those same children a present on Christmas that they will remember the rest of their lives, because we all remember our first bike."
Many people dropped off bikes over the weekend, whether it was one or two, or a whole truckload. Every single one of them will make a difference and bring a smile to a child's face on Christmas morning.
Monday afternoon, Huntsville Police and Community Watch members helped in the collection drive, bringing 51 bikes.
"The officers have donated money and the people in the Huntsville Community Watch organization have donated money and bikes and there is also a motorcycle group… the Kings Distance Riders also contributed," said RheaJoela Caldwell, the Community Watch President.
This is the 13th year for the WZYP Bikes or Bust event. It's all happening in the parking lot of Ashley Furniture on South Memorial Parkway.


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'Casting a Shadow. Creating the Alfred Hitchcock Film' Exhibition Private View
This evening, the whole of Pentagram except Justus who is away on a business meeting went to the Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum fur Film und Fernsehen (film and television museum) for the private view of the new Alfred Hitchcock exhibition 'Casting a Shadow. Creating the Alfred Hitchcock Film'. The exhibition started off in America, but Berlin is the only European stop for its tour. The exhibition was opened by various speeches (unfortunately in German, so I couldn't understand) but never the less, very high profile stuff, obviously for a very high profile man. The exhibition is all about the collaboration that went into Hitchcock's films whether this was through sound, storyboarding, choice of actors and actresses etc.
And I've got to say how amazed I was at his original storyboards, sketches and drawings, truely outstanding, just using pencil, water colours and other basic mark making materials. I was seriously buzzing off it all. I think nearly all his movies' original artworks were in the exhibition as well as magazines, a few props, and of course some fantastic film posters, I especially loved 'The Birds' poster. I also managed to spot a small photograph in there, with the view of a scene being shot, and with Hitchcock out of his chair and obviously the chair reads, "Mr. Hitchcock", amazing.
The Deutsche Kinemathek itself is an amazing building in Potsdamer Platz with some excellent exhibits and things on display, I will try my best to get there again before I leave later this week, but I definitely will return to Berlin at some point for another look.
Check out all the stunning other pieces by Hitchcock on my Flickr page here. There's a lot of photos now that I've taken whilst being in Berlin so make sure you scroll all the way down to the bottom!
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High school beauty Natalie Hargrove has spent years plotting to become prom queen. She's got just what it takes: popularity, glamour and ruthless ambition. When someone threatens to overturn her perfect plan, Natalie needs to take control. But a critical error plunges her into a sea of secrets, shame and scandal. Because it turns out there's one thing even Natalie Hargrove can't command - and that's fate.
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You'll find this popular 1956 Chevy Sedan Delivery in the Sedan Delivery Section on the Cars On Line webite. They are very popular it seems. We always get a good response from Facebook readers when we post these rare utility vehicles for sale. Here is a 1956 Chevy Sedan Delivery from Willow Springs, Illinois. (Follow this link to read the original ad placed by an Illinois collector. ) Although the paint is in need of a refresh, it has some equpment which will make you want to look, including a 350 ci small block motor Z28-LT1 build, 4-speed close ratio, 373 rear end, disc front brakes, lowered springs, new leafs in the rear rear and A/C in dash. Because of how desirable these cars are in the collector car hobby we like it as our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The asking price is right at $15,000.
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"Rust free, owned 45 years, poor paint job over one coat primer. 350 motor Z28-LT1 build, 2,500 miles with a 4-speed close ratio, 373 rear end, disc front lower' d springs, new rear leafs, A/C, in dash stereo cassette , cd changer, amp.power windows.American Racing wheels new tires. Garaged winters & driven summers go anywhered. "
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In 1998, I had the opportunity to buy a really nice 8" Meade 880 reflector; aka the Research Grade series. I went down to my buddy's house in Texas to pick it up and fell in love it at first sight.
That little scope was a part of the stable and was used fairly regularly until 2002. I foolishly sold the OTA to fund another project. It went to a really good home in Wisconsin.
Over the years, I would think about the images I had seen with that little scope and think one day I'll pick up another one.
While a group of us sat under cloudy skies at a star party a few years ago, the subject came up concerning scopes that we wished we had never sold. When it came my turn to answer, without hesitation, it was the RG-8.
I've owned several nice scopes over the years and even own a 30" today. But there has always been something about that little scope. I just can't explain it.
On my way back from Chiefland Fall Star Party a few weeks ago, somewhere in the middle of Georgia and out of no where, I had the idea to pop into my head to place an ad for a RG-8 when I got home.
I placed a wanted ad here on CN a few days later. Lo and behold I got a response a couple of days later. The person who responded happened to be the person I sold it to back in 2002. He said it was in the same excellent condition, the optics had been recoated a couple of years ago, and he still had the box I used to ship to him!
Well, after playing e-mail tag, we reconnected on the phone. We discussed the little scope, came to an agreeable price, and I had my first and only RG-8 coming back home.
It arrived this past Monday and yes, it was in just the same beautiful condition as it was in when it left here nearly 17 years ago.
I've not had an opportunity to reassemble it, but hopefully I can do that over the next few days. Then it's time to re-enjoy that image of the Pleiades that has been forever etched in my mind with this scope from nearly 20 years ago!
Ah! Life is Good!
An old friend comes home
Posted 30 November 2018 - 11:18 PM
In 1998, I had the opportunity to buy a really nice 8" Meade 880 reflector; aka the Research Grade series. I went down to my buddy's house in Texas to pick it up and fell in love it at first sight.
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What a great story!!! This time around i bet you keep hold of it!! Cheers
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Posted 01 December 2018 - 08:33 AM
Yes, that is a great story, wonder what the odds are in that happening. I have had seller's remorse several times, and was able to get another one, but not the same one. That has to be a gratifying feeling to be able to get the exact same one.
Posted 01 December 2018 - 09:04 AM
A familiar story more than once. My Meade 628 that was my first real scope in 1977. Sold it in 1994 to,get a 10" Meade. Then bought it back 2004 just to sell it again in 2008 . Let's not forget my old 12.5" f/6 Cave.... The right thing to do considering my health.
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...Let's not forget my old 12.5" f/6 Cave.... The right thing to do considering my health.
You can rest assured knowing the Cave is nice and safe here. The kids will have to decide which one wants it after I depart this life......let's hope that's a very long time to come!
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Posted 01 December 2018 - 02:06 PM
What a great story, Ross! I'm looking forward to some pictures.
Posted 01 December 2018 - 07:18 PM
Tremendous story thanks for sharing it......love to see what it looks like when you have the time.
more than once when buying a sweet scope I have suggested to the seller that if I ever do sell it I would offer them right of first refusal
Posted 01 December 2018 - 09:59 PM
Great story! Bet it's happy to be back too.
Calling an 8 inch f6 Newtonian a "little scope" though certainly reminds me of just how much I'm in the shallow end aperture wise as my "big" scope is only 4 inches:-)
Posted 02 December 2018 - 07:22 PM
So glad she came back to you Ross!


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Study: Diets high in pasta could increase your risk of dementia by 89%
Did you know that something as simple as avoiding sugar and carbs can protect your brain health and prevent dementia?
Higher Blood Sugar Levels Are Bad for Your Brain
Recent research shows that chronically higher blood sugar levels negatively affect cognition, which researchers assume is "possibly mediated by structural changes in learning-relevant brain areas."
The most important aspect of this particular study are the negative effects in diabetics, suggesting that even if you are healthy, keeping the blood sugar levels lower than "normal" is probably still best for your brain health. As noted by the researchers,
"…strategies aimed at lowering glucose levels even in the normal range may beneficially influence cognition in the older population."
Another research has discovered that impaired insulin resistance was linked to a 30% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, and overall dementia.
High-Carb Diet May Increase Your Dementia Risk by 89 Percent
The most striking study on carbs and their effects on brain shows that those consuming higher amounts of carbs are at 89% higher risk of dementia. Those whose diets are highest in fat are at 44% lower risk. According to Dr. Perlmutter,
"We live with this notion that a calorie is a calorie, but at least in terms of brain health, and I believe for the rest of the body as well, there are very big differences between our sources of calories in terms of the impact on our health.
Carbohydrate calories, which elevate blood glucose, are dramatically more detrimental to human physiology, and specifically to human health, than are calories derived from healthful sources of fat.
The diet that I recommend—high in fat and low in carbohydrates—has simply been what we have eaten for a million years, so it has a bit of a track record. The notion that this is a revolutionary new diet has to be put into context. In reality, the diet that people are now consuming.
This is dreadfully high in carbohydrates and low in fat, as our governmental institutions are recommending, is the biggest challenge to human physiology that we have ever experienced, and this is very, very worrisome."
One of the things that makes a high-carbohydrate diet damaging is its fructose content. At this point, there is no doubt that consuming too much fructose wreaks havoc on the body and its ability to regulate insulin levels.
Gluten Sensitivity May Also Harm Your Brain
According to Dr. Perlmutter, gluten sensitivity is associated with the development of many chronic diseases, including those affecting the brain due to its effect on the immune system.
Celiac disease, a form of immune-mediated gluten sensitivity affects about 1.8% of the people in Western Cultures. On the other hand, non-celiac gluten sensitivity affects up to 30% of all people. In fact, it is believed that virtually everyone is affected to some degree.
Much of the disease burden comes from the fact that our immune systems are contaminated with proteins that the human immune system hasn't been previously exposed to.
In terms of gluten consumption, we have come a long way from our understanding that celiac disease exists, and we now recognize that, according to top researchers, non-celiac gluten sensitivity also exists, which may affect 30% of humanity. Marios Hadjivassiliou [MD, department of neurology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom] has said, so poetically, that gluten sensitivity may at times be a pure neurologic disease that is basically extraintestinal, and that we do not need to have intestinal issues to define gluten sensitivity. In fact, we are now seeing literature that points the finger clearly at gluten sensitivity as a culprit in a variety of neurologic problems, including depression, cognitive dysfunction, seizures, and even headaches," Dr. Perlmutter explains the role of gluten in brain health.
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The brain needs health-promoting fats for optimal function. Good examples include organic butter from raw milk, coconut oil, olive oil, olives, nuts like macadamia and pecans, free-range eggs, avocado, wild Alaskan salmon and more. A diet in moderate protein and high fat is a good replacement for the carbs.
The key is to eat high-quality natural fats, and a lot of them… "…the quality of the fat that we consume is absolutely fundamental. When we're saying high-fat diet, we're not talking about prepared foods on the Twinkie aisle at the grocery store that contain modified trans fats; hydrogenated fats that are clearly coffin nails. They're a great risk for brain disorders, heart disorders, diabetes, etc. We're talking about these beautiful, natural fats that we have been consuming for more than two million years."


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From Clorinda, Ruta Nacional 86 heads westward through flatlands decorated with caranday palms, banana plantations and small villages like Laguna Blanca, the main portal for Parque Nacional RĂo Pilcomayo. This town's access street, Avenida 25 de Mayo, is marked by a Lions Club sign. After a few blocks, it meets Avenida San MartĂn, the main street with the city hall, bank and public plaza.
The area was first populated by indigenous communities. In the late 19th Century Franciscan missionaries and Paraguayan immigrants came. The first European colonos, or colonists, arrived 1902-1910 from Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and Poland. The new settlement was dependent on the Franciscan mission at Tacaaglé, 68 kilometers (42 mi) to the west. A 1921 decree established Pueblo Alfonso, so christened for one of the original founders, Isabelino Alfonso. February 9, 1924, the town's name was changed to Laguna Blanca. Cotton became the keystone of Laguna Blanca's economy. The harvest was brought here for processing. Some farmers still grow it, but corn is now the major crop.
Laguna Blanca's biggest draw to Laguna Blanca is Parque Nacional RĂo Pilcomayo, a national park with incredibly diverse wildlife. The Laguna Blanca sector is the most popular with swimmers looking for respite from the heat. Across from the access road to the this sector is Colonia Primavera, a Q'om communtiy where baskets, bags and other crafts may be bought directly from the artisans. Near Espinillo, 130 kilometers (81 mi) west of Laguna Blanca, is Reserva EcolĂłgica Pai CuruzĂş, a 40-hectare (99-acre) nature reserve (Ruta Nacional 86, Tel: 03718-47-0045).
In town is the well-laid out Museo Regional del Nordeste Formoseño. Through photographs and items donated by the villagers, it describes the history and life of the region. It also has a section on the fabulous beings found throughout Formosa Province, so you'll recognize them in the event of a close encounter (January-February: Monday-Friday 8-11 a.m.; March-December: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon, 4-6 p.m. Ruta Nacional 86 and Av 25 de Mayo).
Laguna Blanca has a sub-tropical climate. Summers are hot and humid. Businesses open early morning and evenings, when temperatures are a bit more moderate. Summer is also mango season, with the trees plunking their ripe fruits at the very feet of walkers. Winters are dry and cooler. This is also the time of year for Laguna Blanca's big event, the Fiesta de Pomelo (Grapefruit Festival), in July. The great fair features expos, a rodeo, musical shows and, of course, the election of the Grapefruit Queen. Argentine Independence day, July 9, is marked with a parade featuring the national park crew on horseback. Patron saint San Francisco de AsĂs is feted on October 4 with a special mass and procession. The night before, at midnight, the saint is serenaded. On June 24, young maidens consult Saint John the Baptist about whom they shall marry, and others walk hot coals in his honor.(Altitude: 68 m / 223 ft, Population: 6,508, Phone Code: 03718)
The municipalidad (city hall) can provide very basic tourism information (San MartĂn and Alem, Tel: 47-0504, E-mail: email@example.com, URL: www.lagunablanca.gob.ar). A new tourism office is being built at Ruta Nacional 86 and Avenida 25 de Mayo. For information about the national park, drop by Informes AdministraciĂłn de Parque Nacional RĂo Pilcomayo, which also has an excellent, bilingual research library (Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. PueyrredĂłn s/n and Ruta Nacional 86, Laguna Blanca, Tel: 47-0045, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com). Most services in town are located on Avenida San MartĂn, including the police department (Tel: 47-0043), Banco de Formosa (ATM), Telecentro Plaza phone center, LiberĂa Ibera (internet), the hospital (47-0020) and a pharmacy. The post office is on Fontana, 1.5 blocks north of Plaza San MartĂn.
Residencial GuaranĂ (San MartĂn and Hernández, Tel: 47-0024)—with fan: single $17, double $23; with air conditioning: single $21, double $27
Hotel LuisĂn (Hernández and Av San MartĂn, Tel: 47-0307, E-mail: email@example.com)—single $23, double $29
Both sectors of Parque Nacional RĂo Pilcomayo have free camping. During the Grapefruit Festival, families rent rooms in their homes.
Along Avenida San MartĂn are several grocery stores.
El Monumental Comedor (Av 25 de Mayo, between Fontana and Av San MartĂn)
El Amigazo (Hernández and Av San MartĂn)
El Rincón de Don Juan (Hernández and Fontana, Tel: 40-1515)
Other places nearby Laguna Blanca: Formosa, Ingeniero Juárez , JJ Castelli, Clorinda, Fuerte Esperanza, Reserva Nacional Formosa, Misión Nueva Pompeya, Roque Sáenz Peña, Las Lomitas and Parque Provincial Pampa Del Indio.
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Cleanup continues at Houston's JP Morgan Chase
Smoke raises alarms at Houston's JP Morgan Chase
Houston firefighters followed the "textbook approach" in fighting a blaze at a high-rise building Monday night, officials said, sending dozens of firetrucks and deploying nearly 200 crew members.
Fire crews remained at the building early Tuesday morning, and fans were clearing the structure. One employee who reported for work was turned away at the door, and a security guard said no one would be admitted to the building.
No one was seriously injured in the fire at the JP Morgan Chase building, at 712 Main, formerly the Gulf Building, officials said. Five firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but their injuries were not life threatening, said Assistant Chief Jack Williams.
No cause had been determined by late Monday.
The fire, reported shortly after 8 p.m., was confined to the 27th floor of the historic building, officials said. At one point, clouds of smoke could be seen coming from near the top of the building.
The floor is used solely by the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, the pro bono wing of the Houston Bar Association.
The fire was brought under control about 11:20 p.m., said Assistant Chief Omero Longoria.
Fire officials said fighting such fires is labor-intensive. In Monday's blaze, about 175 firefighters responded, many carrying their equipment up the stairs. Fresh crews were brought in throughout the night to replace their fatigued colleagues.
"Any fire in a high-rise is intensive, just to get water to that level," Longoria said.
Mayor Annise Parker complimented the department's efforts.
"They went above and beyond tonight," she said outside the building Monday night. "They had to pull the hoses all the way up."
Parker said she worked in the Art Deco building for 12 years.
"It's a beautiful, historic building," she said.
Firefighters also had to deal with a problem with the building's internal water supply — apparently a broken pipe. HFD had to pipe water directly into the building.
City officials said they hope traffic around the building will be cleared by this morning but were not certain.
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Infosys shares jump after firm raises outlookSubmitted by Keshav Seth on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 20:11
Infosys shares jumped to their highest level in around two-&-a-half years on the Bombay Stock Exchange after the software service exporter hiked its revenue forecast.
On Sunday, Infosys increased its revenue forecast (in dollar terms) 9-10 per cent for the twelve months ending March this year. Previously, the company had projected a growth of 6-10 per cent. The company increased its revenue forecast saying it economic recovery in Europe would encourage its clients to increase spending on software services.
CapitalVia Global Research Limited launches app for intra-day traderSubmitted by Hina Deshpande on Thu, 10/10/2013 - 20:02
October 10, 2013, New Delhi: CapitalVia Global Research Limited, one of the country's leading pure-play financial research companies providing recommendations for intra-day equity and commodity trading, today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind mobile application that would give value-added services to its clients.
Energy Commodity Update by CapitalViaSubmitted by Rajvir Khanna on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 21:08
Syrian oilfields resuming operations and its President Bashar al-Assad agreeing to inspection of chemical weapons facilities, crude oil supplies worries have eased.
This should see prices dropping. Libya's crude oil production has recovered to 620,000 barrels per day (bpd), compared with its pre-war capacity of 1.6 million bpd, after protesters agreed to reopen major western fields. Output had collapsed to below 200,000 bpd in a stalemate between protesters and the government that lasted over a month.
Upgrade fixes 25 Flaws in Google ChromeSubmitted by Bharat Ghai on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 20:21
Internet giant, Google has announced a new update for the stable version of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac and Linux operating system platforms.
The new version 29.0.1547.57 for various platforms will fix at least 25 security flaws in the browser, improve Omnibox search capability and also offer a new browser reset feature. The company has credited four researchers for the discovery of six flaws with the Chrome 29.0.1547.57 release. Three of these flaws were discovered by a researcher working under the name, "cloudfuzzer."
NTPC power to Bangladesh from SeptemberSubmitted by Pankaj Mathur on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 20:59
New Delhi, Aug 8 : NTPC is likely to start supplying 250 MW power to Bangladesh from next month, giving a boost to India's power diplomacy in South Asia.
"NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC, is expected to start supplying power to Bangladesh from September 2013," the state-run power producer said.
NVVN is the nodal agency for supply of power to Bangladesh.
EasyJet founder launches new budget supermarket chainSubmitted by Keshav Seth on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 13:23
The founder of Europe's EasyJet low cost airline, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has launched a pilot programme with one budget supermarket, EasyFoodStore.
The company is aiming to compete with the likes of Aldi and Lidl, and Poundland in the market. The EasyFoodstore will be located on the ground floor of the -storey office building acquired by EasyGroup in Croydon, south London. The building also hosts other Easygroup businesses, including Easyhotel and Easygym.
Microsoft releases Office for Android smartphonesSubmitted by Mitra Pathak on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 18:00
Software giant, Microsoft has released a new stripped-down version of Office for smartphones running on Google's Android platform.
The company is aiming to link the new service to its Office 365 subscription plans. The company's Office for iOS devices was also linked to Office 365. The new Android app allows users to access a scaled-down version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint on smartphones running on Android 4.0 or newer.
Ford fined $17.35 mn over late recallSubmitted by Hardeep Sidhu on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 17:48
Chicago, August 2 : US automaker Ford Motor Corporation has agreed to pay a penalty of $17.35 million because it did not notify the customers of a defect in a timely manner, media reported.
In 2012, Ford recalled about 423,000 Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute models made during the period of 2001-04 because the gas pedal could remain depressed even after the drivers removed their foot from the pedal, which could cause crashes.
However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford's recall "may have been untimely", Xinhua reported Thursday.
Google reaches agreement with FTC over Motorola dealSubmitted by Darpana Kutty on Thu, 07/25/2013 - 15:19
Internet giant, Google has reached an agreement with the U. S. Federal Trade Commission over standard-essential patents obtained by Google from Motorola under the FRAND terms.
SpiceJet CEO Niel Mills resignsSubmitted by Dalbir Sahota on Wed, 07/24/2013 - 00:02
New Delhi, July 23 : Neil Mills, chief executive officer of budget carrier SpiceJet, has resigned, sources said Tuesday.
Mills' resignation comes just a month after the company's chief commercial officer (COO) Harish Moideen Kutty put in his papers.
Mills' resignation comes a year-and-a-half before his contract at the airline ends.
Mills has been with the company since 2010 and was hired by Kalanithi Maran, the promoter of Sun Group, after buying a majority stake in the airline from non-resident Indian Bhulo Kansagra.
SanDisk launches two new flash storage drivesSubmitted by Darpana Kutty on Tue, 07/23/2013 - 16:09
SanDisk has announced the launch of two new falsh0based storage devices to cater to the increasing demand for storage devices with portability.
The company launched its new Connect Wireless Media Drive and the Connect Wireless Flash Drive. The two devices are powered by battery and works both as a portable storage device as well as a mobile multimedia hotspot. The users can also share data and stream media wirelessly through the multimedia hotspot on the advanced storage device.
Reliance Communications cuts 3G data pricesSubmitted by Dalbir Sahota on Thu, 07/18/2013 - 19:04
New Delhi, July 18 : Reliance Communications Thursday cut its prices for third-generation (3G) data services by half, bringing it down to Rs. 123 per 1 gigabyte (GB) from Rs. 250, to grab a larger market share.
Existing and new users having smartphones and tablets, and not dongles, in both pre-paid and post-paid segments can avail the offer.
The company offers 3G services in 13 circles. With this offer the company expects to upgrade 25-30 percent of its existing 2G services users into 3G.
Senthil Chengalvarayan to lead Network18 integrated business newsroomSubmitted by Sarthak Gupta on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 20:48
New Delhi, July 12 : Network18 Group Friday announced setting up of an integrated business newsroom comprising its leading broadcast and digital news outlets in the business media space under Senthil Chengalvarayan as editor-in-chief.
The group in a statement said CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNBC-TV18 Prime HD and Moneycontrol. com will now function as part of this larger editorial set-up.
Apple hires former boss of Yves Saint LaurentSubmitted by Hardeep Sidhu on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 16:54
New York, July 5 : Apple Inc. announced the hiring of the erstwhile CEO of French fashion firm Yves Saint Laurent Paul Deneve as vice president of Special Projects.
"We're thrilled to welcome Paul Deneve to Apple," company spokeswoman Kristin Huguet said in a statement. "He'll be working on special projects as a vice president reporting directly to Tim Cook," CEO of the California-based tech giant.
Deneve, a sales and marketing manager for Apple in Europe between 1990-97, resigned from YSL Tuesday, saying that he was looking for a new opportunity in the tech sector.
Google brings IIFA closer to fansSubmitted by Supreet Sharma on Thu, 07/04/2013 - 20:15
New Delhi, July 4 : So what if you're not in Macau for the glitzy International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend and awards! This year, the event will reach Bollywood fans through a unique digital medium organised by Google.
Google will bring the weekend action to users through Google+, YouTube and Search. Bollywood stars will join a Hangout On-Air live from the green carpet, YouTube will capture the glitzy pre-event parties, and Knowledge Panels across Search will showcase everything one needs to know about the nominees.
Fastjet gains permission to start international operations from TanzaniaSubmitted by Shalini Kakkad on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 01:50
African budget carrier Fastjet has announced that it has finally gained permission to start international operations from its hub in Tanzania.
Fastjet, which is backed by Easyjet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, said that it would start international flights to Rwanda, Zambia and South Africa, as it had already received route approvals from the relevant government authorities.
The governments of Rwanda, Zambia and South Africa granted permissions under their Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs) with Tanzania.
Samsung sells more Galaxy S4 than iPhone 5 in USSubmitted by Bhuvan Kala on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 02:01
South Korean electronics giant, Samsung has been able to sell more units of its popular Android powered Galaxy S4 when compared to the Apple iPhone 5 in the US market, according to a new report.
Starbucks to ban smoking within 25 feet of its storesSubmitted by Amanda Lysak on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 22:56
Leading global coffee chain, Starbucks is planning to ban smoking within 25 feet of its stores from this Saturday.
The ban will be imposed form 1 June at stores as permitted by its leases. Starbucks spokeswoman Jaime Lynn Riley said that the company is planning to expand the smoke free indoor environment to the outdoor seating area for its customers. The ban will be imposed across the country to the 7,000 cafés owned and operated by Starbucks Corp and will include both those that have outdoor seating and those that do not.
Villages preparing to oppose Maruti plant in GujaratSubmitted by Rajvir Khanna on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 01:46
Some have started comparing the developing situation in the Mandal Becharaji belt in Gujarat, which has been notified as special investment region (SIR), to what happened in Singur, West Bengal against Tata Motors.
Ford accepting bookings for EcoSport at Rs. 50000Submitted by Devang Murthy on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 23:51
Ford India has started accepting bookings for the upcoming Ford EcoSport model in the Indian market with a sum of Rs. 50000 in the country.
The Ford EcoSport will be offered din the country with three engine variants. The entry level variant will come with 1.5 litre petrol engine that also powers Fiesta. The second petrol engine variant will be powered by the much publicized Ford EcoBoost 1.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine while the third the Fiesta's 1.5 litre turbocharged diesel engine.


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|We've all had nights like this.
A Long Night Alone at night I sit and wait. Through a haze of gray Marlboro smoke time slowly marches on. The darkness retreats from the glow of the television. I've been watching people long dead: laughing, dancing, and carrying on. All three stooges my companions for the hour. In the next room as the hours passed by. The coffee grows stronger scenting the air. As the idea of sleep becomes a long forgotten thing. The dogs have curled up on the couch. While the cats are sleeping in a closet or under a chair, nestled in they're temporary lair. My thoughts begin to retreat to days gone by. As memories flood my unoccupied mind. Suddenly flickering images of lost friends appear, and I start to relive times we shared. Part of me wishes they were here to help me get through this long lonely night. To shake this feeling, I'll think of tomorrow. I grab some paper and list what needs to be done. Cleaning, shopping, and a host of other chores all fit neatly into their appropriate column. This done I set the paper down. It's done the trick. I'm back from the past. Once again in the here and now, the darkness begins to encircle me in its embrace. I can hear some cars off in the distance. I wonder for a second were their heading. On the twenty-six inch tube an anchorman appears. It's now five A.M. time for the news. They speak of the weather and the war. I can hear their words, but my mind isn't registering the meaning. I'm finally starting to feel tired. An hour later as the sun begins it's accent. I lift myself from the chair, and make my way towards the bed. As the sun beats down on my closed window shade, I wish the world a good day. Then I put my head down onto the pillow, and quickly dreams start appearing in my exhausted mind. This night's sleep had finally arrived. Tweet
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Formation and Education for the Life of the Church
Father Gerald "Jerry" Hammeke, 78, whose death in the infirmary at the Dominican Convent in Great Bend, "marks something of a passing of an era for us," Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore told those gathered at the Mass of Christian Burial. Father Hammeke, who was ordained May 3, 1952, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in North Ellinwood, was the first priest ordained for the Diocese of Dodge City, and the first ordained by Most Rev. John B. Franz.When I look at my years with Father Hammeke, I find myself thinking of a very simple thing GÇö movement," Bishop Gilmore said. "He was already retired when I came here, but I would hear about him everywhere.GǪHe was a great, great blessing to the priests of the diocese," he added, explaining that Father Hammeke was willing to go "anywhere and everywhere" to be a substitute for priests who were ill or out of town. "He was a blessing to the retired priests. He was so attentive to them.In the final months before his death, Father Hammeke had lost his ability to live independently. He was no longer able to walk or to speak. And yet, Bishop Gilmore said, "We knew the Lord was slowly, lovingly remaking that bodyGǪ.GÇÿWhere I am,GÇÖ the Lord said, GÇÿthere will my servant be.GÇÖ Where is the Lord? The Lord is in eternal life, where all movement draws its name. We pray today that our man of movement will move now according to the mysterious secret of the LordGÇÖs own movement.Father Hammeke was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Claflin, the son of Joseph and Mary Heinz Hammeke. He attended grade school at Sts. Peter and Paul, North Ellinwood, and high school and college at Salvatorian Seminary in St. Naziana, Wisc. He took his philosophy and theology training at St. Meinrad Seminary, St. Meinrad, Ind.He served as an assistant at St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend, and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City, before receiving his first pastorate.His pastorates included: St. PatrickGÇÖs, Plains (1956-62); St. Joseph, Offerle, and St. MaryGÇÖs, Hodgeman County (1962-65); St. Bernard, Belpre (1965-68); Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City (1968-74); St. John the Evangelist, Hoisington (1974-80); St. Patrick, Great Bend (1980-91); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls (1991); St. John the Baptist, Spearville; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Windthorst, (1991-97), and later St. Mary, Hodgeman County (1994-97). During his pastorate at St. Patrick, Great Bend, he started an endowment fund for the parish school.He retired to his home in Great Bend in 1997. He moved to the Dominican Convent in 2005, where he offered Mass for the Sisters from his wheelchair.In addition to his numerous pastoral and diocesan positions, Father Hammeke served as state chaplain for the Knights of Columbus (1980-82). Survivors include: a brother, Alfred, and his wife Sue, Claflin; sister, Geraldine M. "Jerry"; and 17 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman and Dennis.Information obtained from the Diocese of Dodge City online, www.dcdiocese.org "
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These are a suite of level 3 qualifications which can be studied in a variety of combinations to allow flexibility and to help you to develop your practical and technical Metalsmithing skills.
Level 3 Certificate: you simply complete 3 subjects to study
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma: you complete 6 units where 2 are core units
Level 3 Diploma: you complete 12 units where 6 are core units
Level 3 Extended Diploma: you complete all 18 units where 6 are core units
This course is designed for those wishing to extend their basic knowledge in blacksmithing and metalwork. Prospective students are likely to have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Metalsmithing or have relevant work experience.
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Study programmes include a minimum of compulsory work experience hours achieved through one day a week or block placements. The amount of hours required is dependent on the study programme.
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A warm sunny day attracted a large crowd to the 134th village show held on Sleights village sports field.
Although entries were a little down on last year, most classes were well supported, and there was a wonderful display of handicrafts and mouth-watering cakes.
Entertainment was provided by The Royale Accordions and there were lots of stalls, a craft tent, display of classic cars and mini steam engines and a fun dog show.
The ladies in the pavilion were kept busy all afternoon serving teas and home-made cakes.
A lovely day enjoyed by everyone, and the show committee thank all the competitors, visitors and the many helpers who willing gave their time to ensure the show was a great success.
Section One
1 Gladioli D Flower, D Flower. 1 Geranium, D Flower, W Carr. 6 French Marigolds, V Thompson, H Barker, H Barker. 6 African Marigolds, D Flower, H Barker, H Barker. 1 Flowering Plant, D Flower, J H Powditch, J Dixon. 1 Foliage Plant, D Flower, W Hebdon. 1 Fuschia Plant, D Flower, D Flower. 1 Cactus or Succulent, D Flower, D Flower, D Bulman. 3 Dahlias, Decorative, D Flower, C Jobling, C Jobling. 3 Dahlias, Cactus, C Jobling, D Flower, B Agar. 3 Dahlias Pompon, D Flower, B Agar, D Flower. Sweet Peas, B Agar, B Agar, D Flower. 3 Roses, G Gibson, H Collinson, M Byrne.
1 Rose, D Flower, D Flower, H Barker. 6 Pansies or Violas, H Barker, D Flower, D Flower. 1 Bunch of Garden Flowers, V Thompson. 1 Flower& 1 Vegetable, B Agar, H Barker, D Flower. 1 Cabbage, T Gibson, C Oliver. 1 Lettuce, D Flower, W Carr, S Bulman.3 Turnips, S Bulman. 3 Beetroot, T Gibson, C Brown, W Carr. 3 Carrots, B Agar, B Agar, D Flower. 3 Onions sets, W Carr, W Carr, C Oliver. 3 Onions seeds, H Barker, T Gibson, D Flower. 5 White Potatoes, D Flower, R Perry. 5 Potatoes coloured, D Flower, D Flower, C Jobling. 6 Pods Peas, S Bulman, D Flower, W Carr. Runner Beans, T Gibson, R Coxon, C Jobling. Kidney Beans, W Hebdon, C Brown, C Brown. Broad Beans, T Gibson, T Gibson, W Carr. Cucumber, T Gibson, T Gibson, A Eddon. Tomatoes, R Perry, H Collinson, V Thompson. Cherry Tomatoes, H Collinson, W Carr, V Thompson.Eschallots C Jobling, W Carr, W Carr. Italian Straws, D Flower, C Jobling, D Flower. Courgettes, C Brown, C Brown, C Brown. Vegetables any, R Perry, D Flower, R Perry. Fruit any, D Tate, S Bulman, I Brown. Dessert Apples, I Brown, V Thompson, I Brown. Rhubarb, D Flower, A Eddon, J Lindley.Flower Arrangement in a Shell, P Perry.
Flower Arrangement in unusual container, H Collinson, V Thompson, P Perry.
Most Points 1-18 Derek Flower, Most Points 19-41 Ted Gibson, J Pearson Cup, Derek Flower.Stan Wilkinson Cup, G Gibson. Mary Walker Rose Bowl, Derek Flower. P Noble Trophy, H Collinson.
Section Two
Childrens Classes - Under 6, Picture, T Jones, Age 6 to 8, Decorated Wooden Spoon, H Dixon, T Upton Brown, H Dixon, Flower Arrangement, T Upton Brown, Decorated Rich Tea Biscuit, H Dixon, Henry Dixon, T Upton Brown. Craft Article, Holly Dixon, Leo Mortimer, T Upton Brown. Picture, H Dixon, F Stamp, G Stamp.Photograph, T Lindley, T Upton Brown, T Lindley. Age 9 to 11 Decorated Wooden Spoon, L Stack. Flower Arrangement, C Corbishley, A Jones. Shortbread, H Taylor, T Brown, T Brown. Poem, E Stack. Picture, E Stack, A Stack, E Stack. Photograph, M Edwards, L Scrimshaw, M Edwards. Collection wild fruit & seeds, L Stack. Age 12-15 Poem, H Robinson. Craft, C Robinson, C Robinson, H Leadley. Picture, C Robinson, C Robinson, C Everall. Photograph, H Leadley, H Lindley, C Robinson. M Gale Cup. C Corbishley. Francis Pearson Cup, C Robinson.
Special prize for most appealing picture - Holly Dixon.
Section Three
Chutney, S Bulman, J Hodgson, P Crusher. Jam strawberry or raspberry, H Dixon, H Barker, P Crusher. Jam any fruit, J Hodgson, P Perry, H Dixon. Marmalade, F Edward, H Dixon, H Collinson. Cheese Scones, H Dixon, J Hodgson, A Atkinson. Fruit Scones. H Dixon, W Hebdon. Chocolate Cake, Jo Atkinson, H Dixon, V Thompson. Victoria Sandwich Cake, H Robinson, A Atkinson, Jo Robinson. Ginger Biscuits, TBatty, J Hodgson, F Edwards. Fruit Loaf, N Brown, J Hodgson, H Collinson. Savoury Flan, H Barker, H Dixon, V Thompson. Bakewell Tart, Rod Hodgson, Mark Robinson, Geoff Robinson. Bread, H Dixon, J Hodgson, D Flower.
Dunwell Cup for most points Hazel Dixon.
Section Four
Knitted Toy, H Dixon, Hand Knitting, H Green, H Green, H Dixon. Knitted baby garment, B Tate, H Dixon. Stitchcraft, H Collinson, S Pinchon, L Kjelldahl. Cushion, P Lawn, L Kelldahl, C Robinson. Greetings Card, K Tadajewski, K Tadajewski, H Dixon. Hand Made Bag, H Collinson, C Cassanell, H Dixon. Any article not scheduled, W Harrison, D Bulman, L Dixon. Bookmark, H Dixon, C Cassanell, C Bentley. Painting or Drawing, C Scrimshaw, P Lawn, Y Pugh.
Stuart Cup for most points Hazel Dixon.
Section Five
Reflections, A Lindley, A Lindley, A Lindley. Local View, A Lindley, J Bruce, L Leadley. Buildings, J Dixon, H Nicholls, A Lindley. Sunset/Sunrise, A Lindley, R Hodgson, A Lindley. Macro, A Lindley, L Doyle, J Bruce. Portrait, A Lindley, H Barker, A Lindley. Natural World, A Lindley, A Lindley, A Lindley. Humorous, J Bruce, A Pitts, H Barker.
Most Points for Mallinson Trophy - A Lindley. J E Tate Cup, A Lindley
Sutcliffe Gallery Trophy for best in show - T Lindley.
Fun Dog Show - Best dog handling by child under 16 years - Angus Towner with Levi, Alyssa and Olivia Robinson with Merlin, Isabella Franks, Jacob Tayloa & Emily Franks with Honey. Best Veteran dog 7+, Cathy Frost with Bracken, Norma Freeman with Herbie, Amber Jackson with Max, Katie Parker with Minx. Musical Sit! Lizzie Corbishley with Bruce, Diane Bulman with Tanya, Lisa Jones with Lucy.


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Last night Samuel discovered the lights under the lounge deck ... or maybe it was the stones hehee. Either way he got himself comfortable and stayed there for ages playing with the stones and trying to get the light.
Aaron has decided it's okay for him to sit on the far edge of the pool! He might have a Superman swim top on, but Superman he's not!! Good job I know there's a ledge on the other side, I still think my nerves need to toughen up a little bit more though!


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This shabby chic/floral theme baby shower styled by by Estelle of Nessie Lolly Bar Hire, is full of gorgeous details, we are loving the soft colour palette and the backdrop.
Here's what Estella shared about styling this event;
The Theme was Shabby Chic/Floral print. The colors I choose where a mixture of pinks, soft blue, white & creams and off coarse the vintage floral print.
The dessert table had matching floral inspired prints on the art work I framed, I also made the personalised chocolate bars, personalised treat boxes and cupcake cases.
I draped a white canopy behind the dessert table and tied back at both ends loosely with pink ribbon to create that open theatre kind of look. Behind this I had a soft pink backdrop to break up the colour. In the centre I had a beautifully created baby shower sign which I inserted into a vintage frame.
Styling, setup & props, personalised chocolate bars, cake pops, cupcakes by Nessie Lolly Bar Hire
Photography by Forever Young Photography
Back drop and art work by KFerreira Designs
Cake by Cake Haven
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science commentary
narcissistic personality disorderPoliticians can be narcissistic, and so can the organizations they manage.
by T Nelson
by T Nelson
Many people have speculated that some of our current politicians may suffer from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). But NPD is not confined to politicians or even people. Organizations can also be narcissistic, arrogant, or sociopathic.
The fundamental characteristic of narcissists is their ability to manipulate people. Unlike sociopaths, the goal of the narcissist is to feel special and admired. This stems from a deep sense of insecurity.
The DSM calls NPD "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy" and sets eight criteria:
Because these traits create friction with others, narcissists may try to disguise them. For example, they may feign empathy or pretend to be humble and fallible. But because their goal is to be perceived otherwise, they will sabotage their own pretentions, making it clear that their empathy is fake.
A narcissistic leader makes decisions not for the well-being of the organization, but to improve his own personal feelings about himself. Anyone who opposes him therefore threatens his entire identity and self-worth. The narcissist will stop at nothing to eliminate this threat, because his entire ego structure is at stake.
NPD shares many traits with antisocial personality disorder, including grandiose fantasies, feelings of invulnerability, a need for admiring attention, sense of entitlement, enviousness, and strong reaction to criticism.
Qualities like sensitivity to criticism, ragefulness, and entitlement are also found in borderline personality disorder. A narcissist can also be exhibitionistic, dramatic, and exhibit seductive behavior in order to attract admiring attention.
Narcissists are very similar to sociopaths, who are people with antisocial personality disorder (APD). Both types lie without guilt and have little empathy. Both are highly skilled at being charming and feigning empathy in order to exploit others. But they differ in the reason for the behavior. The sociopath is oriented toward gaining advantage over others, while the narcissist is trying to bolster his or her feelings of worthiness and importance.
For example, both types may sabotage the work of their employees or business associates. But they do it for different reasons. The sociopath is seeking personal gain. The narcissist wants to prove that he is better or smarter than his employees.
Perhaps the trait that most distinguishes narcissists is their difficulty with self-awareness and self-disclosure. Narcissists do not realize they are exploiting and manipulating people, because they are unable to recognize the true feelings of others. They may believe, for instance, that rage and anger directed against them are the result of envy toward them.
To protect their feelings of self-aggrandizement, narcissists will lie shamelessly, but often do not realize they are lying. A person who lies to others will also lie to himself. So the narcissist may sincerely believe they said X, Y, or Z if believing it exonerates them from wrongdoing. A narcissist might make claims to have expertise or skill well beyond his or her actual knowledge. But unlike an ordinary liar, the narcissist truly believes he or she is telling the truth.
That's the difference between a sociopath and a narcissist. Sociopaths lie because they just don't care about others: to them, people are just means to an end. The narcissist creates a reality-distortion field, and tries to extend this bubble of unreality around others.
People often unthinkingly accept others' opinions of themselves as accurate. So the narcissist may convince many people, at least at first, that he is indeed important, smart, and unique, especially when he talks of his supposed achievements in a field with which the listeners are unfamiliar.
But eventually, they realize they've been deceived. The narcissist leaves behind a trail of people who hate him for deceiving them and wasting their time and energy. It can be especially infuriating to employees who know their narcissist boss is lying, yet dare not contradict him.
The narcissistic leader's subjects have been described as being "sucked dry of positive self-experience" [2]. A narcissistic leader leaves a legacy of wrecked careers, bungled foreign policy, misspent money, and, if the narcissist is a government leader, a shattered society whose members mistrust each other as much as they mistrust the leader. A neurotic or sociopathic government is no fun to live under.
Ronningstam [4] says that pathological narcissists have five distinguishing traits:
And no, Ronningstam is not the kid who gets my coffee. That psychiatrist joke is very, very old and not funny any more. Von Ronningsberg is the kid who gets my coffee. Von Ronningsberg's theory is totally different—something to do with chemtrails.
Institutions obey the same psychodynamic principles as individuals, so organizations, like people, can also have personality disorders. In fact, a government or corporation can be more narcissistic or sociopathic than any of its members, because organizations have less influence on each other than individuals do, so there is less opportunity for self-correction.
Arrogant organization disorder is characterized by a failure of an organization to learn and adapt [2]. Unwilling to allow information to penetrate and flow within the organization, because they already know all there is to know about everything important, the leaders are shocked when their arrogance plows the organization into the ground.
In narcissistic organization disorder, the goal is to elevate organizational self-esteem at all costs, so lying and avoidance of unpleasant realities are prevalent. Members of such an organization have to be extremely careful about what they say. Because lying is so prevalent, they also become mistrustful of each other.
According to Godkin and Allcorn [2] (the guys who deliver my donuts), pathologically narcissistic institutions have eleven features in common:
It could be said that this is frighteningly accurate description of our current government.
Taking a cue from Jeff Foxworthy, here are some tips that you can use to find out if you have narcissistic personality disorder.
Most psychiatric disorders aren't diseases in any meaningful sense, so there is no sense in which they can be "cured." Whether they stem from parental failings [3], traumatic experiences, or fundamental personality flaws, they are only patterns of behavior. Overcoming them requires effort. Like alcoholism, the first step is recognizing that there is a problem.
This is very difficult for the narcissist, because narcissism is their defense mechanism. The narcissist will say or do anything to prevent a return of those childhood feelings of being despised and worthless. If the narcissists' delusions of adequacy are destroyed, they would be emotionally unable to cope, and they may even commit suicide.
More often, however, setbacks are easily rationalized as the understandable results of others' envy of the narcissist's wonderfulness. Thus, even if his actions result in disaster, he or she invariably attributes it to the failings of others, never his own. This is bad enough in a spouse or employer. It can be catastrophic in a political leader. But then, for politicians, creating catastrophes is their job.
Recognizing the problem is like a Get Out Of Jail Free card. If you believe you might have narcissistic personality disorder, it's a sign that you can escape from this destructive behavior pattern.
If you succeed, the greatest benefit will be that the people around you will stop wanting to strangle you with their bare hands. Not only could that save your life, you'd be doing them a big favor, and they might even conclude that you really are wonderful. Or, at the very least, less of an asshole than before.
[1] Ronningstam E: Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic
Personality. New York: Oxford University Press; 2008
[2] Godkin L, Allcorn S (2009). Institutional narcissism, arrogant organization disorder and interruptions in organizational learning. The Learning Organization 16(1) 40-57.
[3] Horney K (1950). Neurosis and Human Growth. W.W. Norton, New York, NY.
[4] Ronningstam E (2005). Identifying and understanding the Narcissistic Personality. Oxford University Press, Oxford.