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Kyle Sullivan
Kyle Sullivan, a graduate student in his final year of Civil Engineering and Wood Science, took part in the faculty-led program "Production of Housing in Alpine Europe" in summer of 2015. Afterwards, Kyle went on to Aichach, Germany, to complete a six week long internship at Merk Timber, a is a cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing company that produces laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and a multitude of pre-fabricated building components, and also offers engineering and project management services for their customers.
Though Kyle lacked any previous knowledge of the German language, he found that his coworkers were helpful and able to assist him when he found himself faced with a language barrier. Kyle's living placement was with his supervisor's family, only a five-minute bike ride to Merk – this was very convenient as his host had an extra bicycle that he was free to use as he needed. He found that his hosts were exceptionally caring and hospitable; Kyle was able to cook with the family several times during his stay and enjoy some authentic German meals. The overall hospitality and willingness to help Kyle experienced by his hosts, coworkers, and even strangers at the grocery store is something he recalls as being one of the most pleasantly surprising things he encountered about German culture.
Kyle describes his internship at Merk as "a good balance of technical engineering work and research
oriented work." Kyle was involved in projects that he felt added to his professional experience and expanded his knowledge of the field, and which also helped to narrow down what he wanted to do after graduating from his program at Oregon State. Kyle was able to help Merk research how to enter the US market. As a part of this effort, he worked on putting together a product guide publication for the US and Canada, completed cost estimates, and worked on preliminary structural designs for CLT buildings. Kyle developed many new skills through his internship, including gaining valuable experience working with programs he wasn't familiar with. Overall, he was very satisfied with his cultural and academic experience in Germany.
Kyle stresses that his international internship experience was particularly valuable, not only for him and his own personal and professional development, but also as a "prominent piece of experience that employers will see and, in [his] opinion, play a large part in having a competitive advantage over other applicants." He encourages graduate students to connect with their academic advisors and set allowable time off for such experiences, and appeals to professors to structure their projects so that it is possible for students to do so.
You can check out his travel blog at: sullivanhuddle.wordpress.com

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We immortalize today St. Pedro Calungsod, not only because he offered his life for his faith, but also because, and more importantly, he walked his talk: He lived his life according to how he preached to others.
Pedro was believed to be only 17 years old when he met his martyrdom. He was a catechist who accompanied the Jesuits in their effort to evangelize the people of Guam. He was speared when an angry father learned that Fr. Diego, the priest whom St. Pedro assisted, baptized his child. Records had shown that he violently hurled spears first at Pedro. Those who witnessed the event recounted how the young man avoided the darting spears with such remarkable skill. They even added that the agile young man had all the chances to escape, but he refused to leave Padre Diego alone.
Finally, a spear hit Pedro at the chest and he fell to the ground. Someone finished him off with a dagger by thrusting on the head of the young man. Padre Diego could not do anything except to raise a crucifix and give Pedro the final sacramental absolution.
In that terrifying moment, Pedro's human life ended. But we know that even after 400 years since that fateful incident took place, he continues to live on.
Pedro was a catechist who must have taught countless young people how to pray, and how to live a beautiful life to honor the God Who was loved us first, and Who has loved us unconditionally.
With that single incident, he did not just teach by his word. That heroic act put concrete flesh to what he taught. He walked his talk: He lived his life according to how he preached to others.
Death for martyrs usually comes in an instant. And how beautiful and incredible and spectacular that moment is! But his generous offering must have been prepared way before that. His desire to love the Lord up until the very end was nurtured by the sacraments, enriched by his intimate encounter with the Lord, marked by little heroic acts of kindness and generosity and selfless sacrifices.
But that single heroic act of martyrdom came so swiftly because he was prepared for that moment. He died following the principle by which he lived. He walked his talk: He lived his life according to how he preached to others.
The best way to honor this young man, this saint-martyr, is to imitate his heroism. We cannot be a hero if we are not up to the challenge. And the challenge comes in our very own context, in the ordinariness of our very lives: The capacity to repeatedly say no to little temptations, the constant courage to embrace the little inconveniences that come our way, the passion to offer every difficulty for God's greater glory, these all bring us to the path which young Pedro threaded.
When Pope Francis visited our country, he challenged us to become evangelizers to our Asian counterparts. Our country is but a tiny speck of Christianity in the biggest continent of the world. But the flicker, the little light our Christian life brings is more than enough to light up the entire Asian continent who still needs to be introduced to the Good News.
Let this example of this young martyred catechist, St. Pedro Calungsod embolden each of us to walk our talk, to give courage to what we believe in.


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Hmm…let's see now ponders wrote a Tenipuri fic :D My first one actually and I'm quite proud of it. :P Well then, let's see how this goes:
Title: An Afternoon Nap (lame title yes but I couldn't think of anything else )
Pairings: AtoJiro, implied MomoRyo
Rating: PG
Warnings: Shounen-ai, fluff as expected from me :P
Summary: "Their tennis bags were used as makeshift pillows and a few empty discarded cans of Ponta lay at their feet."-In the middle of a hot Sunday and after a match, Atobe and Momoshiro find Ryoma and Jiroh peacefully sleeping together under the trees.
A special thanks to Noniechan who helped me write this whenever I got stuck huggles If it weren't for her, it would've taken a hell lot longer than it should've to complete this XP
Atobe Keigo did not get jealous.
It was a fact of life, simple and unquestioned. Atobe Keigo had everything any possible sane teenager could want. He was rich and could buy the latest in tennis equipment though he preferred using the racket he had started off with when he first started playing the said sport. He was famous not only for his looks and charm, but also his unrivaled tennis skills and, as of late, how he beat Seigaku's best, Tezuka Kunimitsu. He was also known to be the biggest egotist in Japan. There was nothing anyone had that he couldn't get in less than a snap of the fingers. He had it all and more
So to say that he was feeling jealously at the current scene before him would be a complete lie. Atobe Keigo did not get jealous. He just didn't like it when people touched what rightfully belonged to him. He was…possessive. Very possessive.
The street tennis courts located at the top of 3rd street were a place where any tennis player could play, whether or not they belonged to the tennis club at their school. Because of its many courts and convenient location, it attracted many tennis players from all over to go and have a friendly match with just about anyone they pleased, doubles or singles, it didn't matter. On a fair weather Sunday with not a single cloud in the sky, Atobe found himself at these courts, playing whoever would be willing to come and give him challenge.
Of course, there was no one who could ever meet up to Atobe's standards. Well, no one in the country. The only other person who would even come remotely close to matching Atobe in skill was currently in rehab at a clinic in Germany for injured athletes. That of course was Tezuka, the captain of Seigaku's tennis team. Still, nothing took away the exhilarating rush he felt whenever he played an opponent, especially if they were skilled.
"Game-set Match. Winner: Atobe. 6-2"
"Eh, I can't believe it's over already, that was like playing a game against buchou, you're completely merciless Atobe," Momoshiro sighed, being defeated by Atobe was not his ideal way of having fun on the courts but it had still been quite an interesting match, it surprised quite a lot of people that Momoshiro would be able to even score a point against the Hyotei captain. Of course, people who had played him personally in the past expected nothing less.
"Not too bad. You certainly gave Ore-sama a challenge Momoshiro," Atobe said with a smirk of his face. "Of course that doesn't mean you'll be defeating me anytime soon," he added.
"Mou, don't rub it in!" Momoshiro exclaimed a little ticked off at Atobe's attitude. Then again, it was expected from Japan's biggest egotist. The two shook hands briefly before heading off in separate directions.
"Jeez, where did Echizen go now? He wasn't even watching my match! That little, when I get my hands on him…" Momoshiro muttered to himself as he searched up and down the tennis courts. The two had come together to play tennis as always but it was Ryoma who suggested a game with the "Monkey King" as he put it and if he lost then "Momo-sempai will be treating for the burgers." Ryoma had said that with a smirk, and that was the last her ever saw of the freshman before his game with Atobe.
Meanwhile, Atobe was searching for the person that had come to the courts with him. Of course he wouldn't call it searching; it was more like...browsing. Jiroh had accompanied him this morning to the tennis courts and now the boy was nowhere to be found. Atobe frowned as took out a golden silk handkerchief and swiped the sweat from his forehead. Momoshiro had indeed gotten better than the last time they met and back then, it was easy to sense his power. He was indeed an interesting opponent, but of course, he would need to train a little more to get to where Atobe was. The Hyotei captain was sure Momoshiro hadn't even begun to see his true potential just quite yet though he himself (and probably a few of his teammates) knew it was there.
The sun was beginning to reach its noon mark and it was getting quite hot. Atobe couldn't help but sigh happily when he reached the shade of a nearby tree. He wondered where Jiroh could be...a soft snore interrupted Atobe's thoughts and he looked around the tree, eyes widening slightly when they fell upon two sleeping forms.
"Atobe! Hey, have you seen Echizen...?" Momo trailed off when he noticed what Atobe was staring at.
Ryoma and Jiroh had fallen asleep together under a shady tree. Their tennis bags were used as makeshift pillows and a few empty discarded cans of Ponta lay at their feet. The two slept peacefully; seemingly unaware of how close they really were to each other. Ryoma seemed to be snuggling against the redhead, who in turn had an arm lazily draped upon his shoulder. Any female would have squealed or smiled at the scene. Strangers who didn't know Ryoma or Jiroh would think the two were just close friends. Of course, this was not the case with either Momoshiro or Atobe, who were tempted to pry the two boys off one another.
"E-Echizen! What are you doing?!" Momoshiro had shouted and Atobe resisted the urge to roll his eyes. As if he'd get a response, though it wouldn't be surprising with how loud the Seigaku regular was. However, Atobe had been thinking a little bit along the same line, what was Jiroh doing snuggling up to Echizen Ryoma of all people? Atobe muttered the redhead's name and eyed Ryoma distrustfully. That...that child from Seigaku who insisted on giving him an inane nickname, was snuggling up to Jiroh. Atobe felt a twitch coming on.
It seemed there was enough tension in the air to be cut apart by a knife. Neither Atobe nor Momoshiro moved to wake them up, because of course it would be rude for one thing, and for another, Atobe knew that if Jiroh wanted to sleep, he would sleep and nothing would wake him up, even if he were lying in the middle of a thunderstorm. Momoshiro had similar thoughts about Ryoma, the freshman was indeed a deep sleeper, but perhaps not as a deep one as Jiroh.
It seemed to be a mutual agreement between Momoshiro and Atobe that they would not disturb the two young boys' fruitful sleep. But that didn't mean they would leave them alone in peace either. The pair continued to stare disdainfully at the sight before them, and any innocent bystanders walking by would swear that the two looming figures were either extremely overprotective, or jealous. The latter did not fit Atobe at all, but then again, neither did the former. Atobe knew well that Jiroh could take care of himself, despite the fact that the fell asleep a lot in the most random (and sometimes dangerous) places. So, he wasn't being protective or jealous, of course not; the thought in itself was absurd.
The only other option was that Atobe was possessive. And that seemed to better fit his personality.
It seemed as if Momoshiro and Atobe had watched Ryoma and Jiroh sleep for hours. Neither was used to waiting around for anything, or anyone. And the silence was quite deadly. Many of the tennis players were beginning to pack up and go anywhere indoors to escape the heat. A few of them eyed Momoshiro and Atobe, wondering why they didn't just wake up their respective partners. Some female players cooed at the scene, saying that the two were too "kawaii" to be disturbed. Both Atobe and Momoshiro twitched at this, though neither said a word.
In his sleep, Ryoma furrowed his eyebrows and frowned, as if something were disturbing his subconscious. Jiroh did a similar action only he also added a small groan. Out of the blue, the two opened their eyes slowly, one after the other. When Ryoma's vision cleared a little bit, he noticed Jiroh in front of him and blinked. The other did the same. Jiroh's mouth formed an 'o' upon seeing the younger boy and if Ryoma's head wasn't lying on the ground, he would have tilted it to the side. Neither noticed their sempais standing over them, never saying a word. Atobe was about to cut in and tell Jiroh that it was about time he'd woken up when the two suddenly felt drowsiness slip upon their eyelids again. Both closed their eyes and their bodies shifted against one another as they tried to once again become comfortable before they would continue to sleep.
Anyone would have thought that the two were going to kiss and the thought sent alarms through both Atobe and Momoshiro's heads. Without a second thought as to what they were doing, the pair had gone and prying the two apart by the back of their shirts, Momoshiro screaming Ryoma's name in the process, fully waking the freshman up. Jiroh blinked and turned his head, fully meeting Atobe's eyes.
"Oh? Atobe-san…" he said before his eyelids dropped once more and this time he had fallen asleep against the Hyotei captain. If Atobe was surprised, he didn't show it, not even when Jiroh had snuggled up to him and used his chest for a pillow.
Meanwhile, both Ryoma and Momoshiro had gotten up and were beginning to walk away. Momoshiro took one last glance at Atobe and Jiroh, wondering if he should help in waking the other boy up but his attention immediately drew to Ryoma, who was asking him how the match went. Momoshiro had smiled, a little embarrassed as he recalled his 6-2 game played earlier that day. Ryoma had smirked and said that because of his ego, he now had to pay for the burgers.
"Eh?!" Momoshiro had exclaimed. How had the freshman remembered that? Not even he did and his memory was slightly better than the latter's. Perhaps it was the fact that all that was in the 2nd year's head for the past hour or so was figuring a way to pry the Hyotei player's arms off of Ryoma.
"A deal is a deal Momo-sempai," Boy Wonder answered a knowing smile on his face.
Momoshiro gave an exasperated sigh, wrapping an arm around Ryoma's neck and pulling him close. He proceeded to give the first year a noogie, smiling cheekily. "Alright Ochibi! But you're buying next time!"
"Mada Mada Dane..." Ryoma mumbled as he pushed his sempai off of him. He would just invite Kikumaru-sempai next time and get him to pay. The red-headed boy always paid.
Not too far away, Atobe was staring at the top of Jiroh's head, frowning slightly. The boy had somehow draped himself across the Hyotei captain's body and Atobe was more than a little uncomfortable. Jiroh was pressed terribly close to him, and Atobe had the fleeting worry that if Jiroh didn't move soon, Atobe would do something terribly out of character. Like, carry him home or something. He shuddered at the idea.
Atobe knew his cell-phone was in his jacket, it was just that the same jacket was in his tennis duffel bag…which was currently about six feet away from him. He frowned. Atobe could've moved Jiroh of course, but that would be very difficult. Not only were their bodies entangled but Atobe was not used to carrying heavy objects. Actually, he wasn't used to carrying anything at all besides his duffel bag. And that too was carried by Kabaji almost all the time. He sighed and looked to the sky, noticing that there were no clouds there and anyone caught without shade would most likely perish from the heat. He was grateful to be under that tree with Jiroh.
Atobe looked down again at the red-head again and noticed that he had unconsciously entangled his fingers in the boy's hair. It was soft, and it reminded Atobe of the soft fur his cat, Fluffy-sama that Jiroh seemed to be quite fond of whenever he happened to come over. Of course, Fluffy-sama's fur was a little bit more groomed than Jiroh's hair, which had tangles and knots in many places. Atobe never got knots in his hair. Perhaps, with the proper shampoos and conditioners, Atobe thought, Jiroh's hair would almost be as soft as Fluffy-sama's, or even his own.
Jiroh shifted again in his sleep and this time buried his face in Atobe's shirt. He smiled and muttered a soft "Atobe-san" before ceasing to move again, completely comfortable in the older boy's arms. Atobe sighed.
What am I going to do with you Jiroh? He mused to himself. He looked to the sky again and suddenly felt a weariness that had not been there before. Perhaps it was the heat, or the fact that he had played a game with Momoshiro, and then stood still watching Jiroh and that brat from Seigaku sleep so closely together under the trees. He sighed and would have yawned if he were not in public. He then leaned against the strong trunk of the tree, which was surprisingly comfortable. He felt his vision began to darken as his eyelids dropped down, not being able to stay up any longer. Atobe's arms seemed to wrap themselves around Jiroh and that was the last thing he did before finally falling asleep as well.
A moment later, Jiroh opened one eye and took a peek at his sleeping captain and smiled. He snuggled deeper into his arms and fell asleep, reminding himself to thank Fuji-san later. The brunette was quite good at giving advice.
Not too far away, the said brunette smiled at the two sleeping before him, a digital camera in his hand. This would definitely be a good collection to his photo album
Well, how did you all like that? This will actually be one of the few fics that I've written that I actually like XD Perhaps I am doomed to be a fluff queen forever Ah well, oh yeah! Expect a fic from me later concerning Atobe's Fluffy-sama, because I love the idea too much to not write a fic on it XD Well then, feedback is most appreciated and I apologize if I made Atobe seem a tad OOC, maybe not so much hopefully? Thank you for taking time to read my silly little fluffy fic XP
Written: 8/20/2004
Revised: 8/21-22/2004


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Well i had a very exciting nite last nite!!! For those who havent heard...JILLIAN MICHAELS commented on one of my photos on FB!! Seriously how freaking cool is that???? Im stoked...still friggin stunned...cos lets face it stuff like that doesnt happen me! hehe
Im also really glad I did the previous post...not only did i get feedback but its made me realise im not a freak! I was sure that my legs were something only i experienced the way they look like they dont belong on my calves so very relieved that im not strange (well not for that reason anyways! lol) I so often think im a weirdo with my issues occurring only to me...it was a kinda nice realisation to realise im not alone.
Gymmed it tonite....did a hour on the treadmill (just slow walking)...followed by a PT session of weights then a 45 minute combat class and 60 minute body jam class....phew....1635 calories burnt! So a good successful day.
Not much else going on...7am start tomorrow so i need a early nite...ni ni!!!


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Rick Nash missed his third game Saturday night, fittingly a 3-0 shutout loss to the Montreal Canadiens. It's telling that Nash, who has played in three less games than most Rangers, is still leading the team in points. To this point no one is sure what the Nash injury is. The Rangers have been tight-lipped about it, and since he's missed his first game there has been no updates about his status. Some fans take this as a bad sign, I take it as a typical sign when it comes to injuries in New York. The team doesn't disclose injuries to the press, which is fine. But today it is expected that the media will be getting updates on all the injured players. And while fans will hold their breath as the team updates the status of Ryan McDonagh and gives us more information about Dan Girardi, what the Rangers do (or don't) say about Rick Nash will be telling as well. To this point I'm not concerned about the Nash injury. It can be a variety of things, including a groin or shoulder injury. But if he does have a concussion (and I have a feeling the team not making a comment on his injury Monday will be a hint that we might be looking at a concussion) then the timetable becomes unknown. And for a team that has serious issues scoring right now? That could be a fatal blow.
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Patrick finally bought a bagger attachment to his riding mower on Saturday. He's been thinking about getting one for months and now that "lawn season" has started, he finally purchased one.
And, oh, the box it came in!
It is very large, perfect for the children to play in. So, yesterday we spent a rainy day at home decorating the box. I cut a door and some windows, added some "artwork" inside, and we made it into a nice little fortress for the kids to really enjoy. And enjoy it they are!


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FlutterBy Baby Quilts, specializing in custom handmade quilts for babies and kids.
I have been sewing for over twenty years. I first learned basic sewing skills when I was a girl scout trying to earn a sewing badge. My Grandmother saw my interest, and bought my first sewing machine as a Christmas gift that year. That sewing machine is still operational in my collection to this day! I mostly had sewn decorative housewares like curtains, table runners, etc. until I was expecting my son, which inspired me to create my first baby quilt. I began giving my baby quilts as gifts, and before I knew it requests were coming in for custom made creations, and my business began.
What I love about quilting is the creative process. I use a variety of colors and patterns, embroidery, themes/characters, or appliques to create beautiful cherished keepsakes. One day, I am stitching a lucky grey elephant, and the next day could be purple butterflies! The most unique themes I have created during the end of last year were for a fruit themed nursery, and one featuring Russian nesting dolls. Every quilt is pieced using a professional grade sewing machine and then closed by hand stitching. I assemble my quilts with high quality cotton fabrics and batting, and with premium quilting and embroidery threads. Images of all my completed quilts are on my Facebook page where I can be reached via messenger for a custom order:
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Top Natural Home Remedies for InsomniaMarch 14, 2017
What Is Insomnia?
Insomnia (also called sleeplessness) is one of the most common sleep disorders that often affects millions of people all over the world. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an enormous one-third of the total U.S. population cannot get a good enough sleep to help function well throughout the day.
Individuals with insomnia have difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. Some effects of sleeplessness are:
- Lower performance
- Depression
- Stress
- Tension-type headache
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Tiredness
Types of Insomnia
Insomnia is normally divided into two types: Acute insomnia and chronic insomnia. Acute insomnia is a short-term problem that can last from one night to a month. Chronic insomnia, however, can last from a couple weeks, a few months or even longer.
Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia can be caused by both psychological and physical factors, including:
- Tension, stress or anxiety
- Bad sleeping habits
- Sleep disruptions (caused by environmental noise)
- Illness
- Emotional discomfort
- Medical conditions (such as stomach pain, arthritis, nocturia)
Natural Home Remedies for Insomnia:
If you are looking for the strongest over the counter sleep aids, try these following top natural home remedies for insomnia.
- Cumin Seeds
Cumin seeds are commonly known as a therapy for digestive issues. However, it also has a calming effect which helps to induce sleep and treats insomnia.
- Pour a teaspoon of of cumin powder into a bowl.
- Add ½ banana to this bowl and mash it well.
- Eat it before you go to bed.
Use this natural home remedies for insomnia once a day to get the best results.
- Warm milk and honey
A lot of people have used warm milk and honey for centuries as a great homemade sleep remedy. Milk is full of amino acid L-tryptophan which works as a natural sedative to promote sleep. Raw honey is also a proven natural sleep aid due to more than 20 amino acids, including tryptophan.
- Mix two teaspoons of honey in a glass of warm milk and stir it
- Drink this solution before going to sleep
Applying this natural home remedies for insomnia daily can help you sleep better.
- Chamomile Tea
|Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea has been applied to treat insomnia in worldwide countries for centuries. Although scientists at this time do not know the exact reason, many studies have demonstrated that apigenin compound in chamomile could promote good quality sleep.
Therefore, a simple cup of Chamomile tea can help to encourage sleep and relax your mind. You also can add raw honey to taste. To get good results, apply this natural home remedies for insomnia every day.
- Valerian
Valerian is very famous for its sedative properties and its capacity to relax the central nervous system. It seems to help people fall asleep faster. A cup of tea before bedtime can help you achieve that.
- Pour 1/2 teaspoon of grated valerian root into a glass of hot water.
- Stir it and wait for 3 – 5 minutes
- Drink it
Repeat this natural home remedies for insomnia daily until you fall asleep easier. If you don't love tea, it is often available in capsule form on the market.
- Bananas
Bananas are a well-known treatment for some skin problems, such as peeling skin and lots of mental health issues, including insomnia. Bananas are one of the most popular fruits throughout the world for many reasons, including improving sleep quality naturally. Bananas consist of potassium, tryptophan and magnesium which are helpful to prevent sleep disturbances. Experts recommend eating one banana 30 minutes before going to bed every night is the best.
- Nutmeg
According to many studies, nutmeg has sedative properties which help to calm the mind and promote a sound sleep.
- Pour ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg powder into a glass of warm milk
- Drink it before going to sleep.
Or else:
- Mix one-quarter of nutmeg powder and any fruit juice you like.
- Drink it before going to sleep.
Repeat this natural home remedies for insomnia 2 – 3 times a day until you feel better.
- Cherries
A lot of studies have shown that cherries are not only anti-inflammatory, but they boost sleep time duration and sleep quality as well. It contains tryptophan as well as the stress-reducing nutrient calcium which help people sleep better at night.
Drink of tart cherry juice in the morning and evening may get the desired results.
- Yoga
If you have trouble falling asleep, yoga can help. With regular practice of yoga, it tend to heal several disorders, including insomnia or sleeplessness. According to a 2015 National survey, more than 50% of people who did yoga found that they can sleep better at night.
People of all ages can use this natural home remedies for insomnia.
- Fenugreek juice
Fenugreek juice has sedative effects which helps to get natural sleep and effectively prevent sleeplessness.
- Mix 2/3 tablespoons of fenugreek juice and 1 teaspoon of raw honey.
- Stir it and drink before going to sleep.
Or else:
- Pour 6 teaspoons of dry fenugreek leaves into a glass of hot water.
- Stir it and drink before bedtime.


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the number suggested that it's a long queue!! wow, it's sure mostly because of the low efficiency i guess.. but the few times i went to renew, i was lucky and didn't wait long at all, within 15 minutes done already.. i went to JPJ at Wangsa Maju..ReplyDeleteReplies
Yah, forgot about their low efficiency problem which is part of the reason why the queue is so long!!! =[Delete
What a coincidence! The number of my very first car...in 1975. Must buy tomorrow!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hahaha!!! Good for you!!! Go buy it quick!!! =]Delete
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对呀, 有点浪费时间的感觉!!! =[Delete
我就是去邮政局啊, 两间都排得很长!!! =[Delete
"P" License!!! You are so young!! Me jealous!ReplyDelete
Finally I could log into your blog after so many attempts. I told SK many times that I had problem coming here. I guess the graphics were too big memory lah. Since your page is almost 90% white, why not remove the blue behind?? Just my 2 cents..
Have a good day!Replies
Thanks for your information, I'll try to improve it very soon!!! =]Delete
normally i renew at post office.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yah, post office is the place I went to... I even went to two post office, both of the queues are very long!!! =[Delete
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哈哈哈, 这么好有人载你, 嘻嘻!!! =]Delete
对呀, 尤其是政府部门, 出了名是一定要等的!!! =[Delete
最近JPJ要改变驾驶执照的pattern,但updated system后,变成电脑当机!!所以不管是JPJ还是邮政局都是以龟速上网站key in的,因为快速也没用,新款驾照的卡的货源不够耶。。。所以,我真的是高喊malaysia boleh的咯!!因为那里有个国家的政府要换驾照pattern,但却没去注意原来system承担不了,新卡货源也不够的哦???ReplyDeleteReplies
习惯就好啦,我已经都不想说了,每次外国朋友问我国的东西,我一脑子都是不好的东西,搞得我自己都觉得很丢脸,只有他们自己不觉得丢脸而已!!! =[Delete
竟然你是去post office 了,那我就叫你去jpj 啦!哈哈哈ReplyDeleteReplies
哈哈哈,jpj太远了,近近得就好!!! =]Delete
他们的工作制度就是这样,以为大家都有很多时间可以晃!!! =[Delete
next time try renew using myeg. If not mistaken just need to pay extra rm12. at least wont need to waste time and petrol. They will post to youReplyDeleteReplies
Ooo, will take a note of that, thanks ya!!! =]Delete
Come early.ReplyDelete
License renewal and banking transactions follow JPJ & bank's operating time. Don't get mad at the post office staff.Replies
Yup, early bird always get some benefit!!! =]Delete
我已经脱离p牌快一年了~可是考车后,一直到现在,从来没有驾过车LOL !!!ReplyDeleteReplies
啊。。。要定时练一练哦,要不然以后会不敢驾哦!!! =]Delete
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We are just 2 days away from our flight and I have yet to pack! Yes!!! It is horrible but the last two days was little hellish as Baby G caught the flu bug! She refused to nap long and with our neighbor's good dog that barks at anything that moves and a renovation going on the other side, tell me how can the poor child go into slumber?
She got all cranky and wanted me to carry her all the time. She can't stay long on the bouncer nor the activity centre so attending to her took up most of my time. She is getting heavier now and I don't need any ALRI CR2 to pump up my muscles! Each time she fell asleep, I have to rush to do stuff.. eg: cooking and laundry. I only managed to throw those cloths we wanted to bring into the luggage but they are in a mess there!
I only started to dig out some winter clothing few days ago and thought of giving them a wash before packing them in but the rain decided to come this week! What good timing!!! *arrggh*


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Are there any free programs or within Nero 6 that will record video that's played by clicking a URL and then burn that video to DVD that will play on a DVD player? There are 3 videos each about 30 minutes long I'd like to record.
You can use orbit and its grab it feature.
Does orbit grab it feature record to hard drive or burn to DVD, and can it be burned to DVD that plays on DVD players if it records to hard drive?
It will grab it in what ever format it is on the web to your hard drive, then use dvd flick or convertxto dvd to make it dvd for your standalone player.
I just discovered right clicking the URL gives option to "Save link as" with HTML Document as file type. The saved file can then be played by double clicking it which answers the recording question.
Now the question is will the HTML Document files play if burned to DVD that will play in a DVD player, or does it need to be converted to another file type before burning to DVD? Also can all 3 files I wish to burn to a playable DVD be burned to the same DVD? Will dvd flick or converttxto dvd do the necessary conversion if conversion is required?
Saving the link does not save the video to your hard drive, burning a link to dvd does nothing on a standalone player, save file (video) to the hard drive with orbit then convert them to dvd standard, yes dvd flick and convertxto dvd should do the job and put them all on one disk.
Orbit saves the files as php files, but neither dvd flick nor convertxto dvd find any compatible file types. Are there any other programs that will convert php files, or is there a way to get orbit to save to non php file type?
Open the UI in orbit select tools, select grab++, then play the clip you want, then it will show up in the grab++ UI, select it to download.
Those steps creates swf file type which is still unrecognized by dvd flick and convertxto dvd. Do you think there may be bugs in grab++ tool in orbit?
iDesktop.tv allows you to download the video and save it to whatever format you like. If you are interested you can read about it here:
If you use Firefox you can get the video downloader extention:
[QUOTE=bevills1;2200004]Those steps creates swf file type which is still unrecognized by dvd flick and convertxto dvd. Do you think there may be bugs in grab++ tool in orbit?[/QUOTE]
Restart the video with grab++ open and pick the file extension that is a video to download.
The video was restarted with grab++ open several times and created swf files each time, but both dvd flick and convertxto dvd gave error messages suggesting no compatible files were selected.
The link to info on iDesktop.tv has info and screen shots but no link to download it. The only download links I find there are for 2 other programs. I don't have Firefox, but I have Seamonkey which is the latest version of Mozilla. Will the Firefox plugin work with Seamonkey, or is there a similar plugin for Seamonkey?
please post the link of the video you are trying to download I will look at it from my end.
One of the URLs which is about a 30 minutes video is at http://www.forexincomeengine.com/ff4_questions.php.
The link is streaming not a video file it needs to be captured while streaming. VLC media player will capture this type of streaming.
Will the Firefox plugin capture streaming video? What format does VLC media player capture in, and can either VLC media player capture format or Firefox capture format be converted to a format that will play in a DVD play after it's burned to DVD?
Just to let you know that the videodownloader plugin works with seamonkey, https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/seamonkey/addon/2390. One thing, it's considered an 'experimental addon' and you have to setup up an account with mozilla to be able to download/install it.
Also for iDesktop.tv there is no download. It's a Web 2.0 app. You have to have scripts enabled in your browser, you use the search function to find what you are looking for, the videos are displayed as thumbnails with little icons at the top of each one, play, download, email, etc., but to use the download option you have to register, it's free, but maybe something some people don't want to do. One more possibility for spam.
This addon for seamonkey might do what you're looking to do.
The addon from the link in post #18 gives error message when attempt is made to add to Seamonkey that states "Install script not found." I guess that addon must require another addon before it can be added. The same may or may not be true for the addon from post #17 link, and probably the only way to know is to try to see.
Yes, I just tried it with Seamonkey, same error as you got. According to the Seamonkey site it should never had been added to the addons. When Seamonkey 2.0 is released it supposedly will support all the same addons as FF. I have it intalled in FF and it works fine. Maybe the other one wasn't supposed to be with the Seamonkey addons either. Sorry about this.


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Music blog + Intellectual property
Life as a Zeppelin fan would be much easier if they had come up with every idea themselves. But they always turned their borrowings into something greater than the source
Helienne Lindvall: What control do you have over your life if you have no control over your own work?
Helienne Lindvall: What does the future hold for intellectual property? The World Copyright Summit gave rise to more questions than answers
Helienne Lindvall: Former BPI chariman Tony Wadsworth discusses the difficulties involved in securing streaming rights from major labels
Helienne Lindvall: Chris Anderson's 'freeconomics' theory that pirating creates celebrity, which creates cash is fine for recording artists – but what about songwriters?
Helienne Lindvall: the music industry embraced downloading in 2008 – who will see the profits in 2009?


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Barnaby Joyce pledges to help drought affected Queensland
In the his first weeks as Federal Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce will head to Queensland's drought affected areas.
Lobby group Agforce says they need the government to acknowledge the extent of the drought in the state, and are asking for financial assistance for farmers.
He'll visit Longreach, Mount Isa and Georgetown tomorrow in a search for solutions to the ongoing drought.
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Well today has brought a few very interesting reads about spam\phish. One on how it's not going away, one about a new start up that wants to charge for access to your email account and another about a phishing group which may be responsible for nearly one third of all phish messages sent. Read and Discuss Here
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In a state where sports fans are hungry for something to cheer about, the new look Minnesota Timberwolves have heard the cries, and are answering the call.
"There really is no comparison," said TicketKing co-owner, Brian Obert.
Suddenly, a ticket that was tough to sell in recent seasons is now tough to get. Obert said secondary ticket brokers like TicketKing had been getting stuck with unsold tickets in past years when the team was both uninspiring and unsuccessful.
Now the phone lines are lighting up.
"We haven't been getting stuck at all," he said. "It's actually turned into a situation where we're out there looking for extra Timberwolves tickets to sell."
In just the first three games of the 2011-12 shortened NBA season, the team is averaging 17,966 fans a game. That's well above last year's season average of 15,243. In addition, single game ticket sales are up by 20 percent.
To the Timberwolves Chief Marketing Officer Ted Johnson, excitement sells.
"For the first time in a long time there's a glimmer of hope and people are starting to see where this team is going to go and they're excited by it," Johnson said.
Fans are not just showing up to see the play of players like Kevin Love — they are especially interested in seeing the NBA rookie from Spain, Ricky Rubio.
And so far in the early season, he hasn't disappointed.
"It's definitely paying off for business, that's for sure," says David Klarich, manager of Hubert's Bar and Restaurant, inside Target Center.
Rubio's merchandise is already the leading seller at Target Center kiosks. But it's his on court appeal that is packing downtown bars and restaurants.
"Then to go out and beat the defending champs, I mean you can't ask for much better than that. One of the biggest wins we've seen around here since the Garnett era, so it's really exciting," Klarich said.
Well, I'm not holding my breath. Licky Lubio? OK, whatever. The Wild started out like GANGBUSTERS, look at them NOW.
If you know anything about sports, they are games of runs. Usually good things come in bunches, as did the Wild's wins and now losses. Maintaining their play from early on all season would have been beyond incredible. They are still in 4th place in the conference with a LOT of games left, and then to talk about the T'wolves, I haven't met too many people who AREN"T at least a little bit excited about this young team which looks pretty good and has a ton of potential. Can't wait to see where they could possibly be in a year or two.
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As part of the research I do for my coloured pencil drawings, I often create "still-life" situations that I photograph. Some end up as coloured pencil works, others as (printable) photographs while the rest are filed for possible future reference.
Today's featured image is part of a much larger work that will be featured as a drawing in the forthcoming Eskleigh Art Award.


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Welcome! "Alien Life" tracks the latest discoveries and thoughts in the various elements of the famous Drake Equation. Here's today's news:
g Stars – Detailed new images of the starbirth nursery in the Omega Nebula have revealed a multi component structure in the envelope of dust and gas surrounding a very young star. The stellar newborn, called M17-SO1, has a flaring torus of gas and dust, and thin conical shells of material above and below the torus. See article.
g Abodes – Aiming to nail down whether Mars could have nurtured life in the past, the Mars Science Laboratory will live up to its name, with a state-of-the-art internal chemical and mineralogical laboratory. The rover will pick up rocks, chew, swallow then analyze the minerals in detail as no Mars mission ever has. See article. For related story, see "Tornado, signs of Martian of spring" and "Chaos on Mars".
g Life – The way termite guts process food could teach scientists how to produce pollution-free energy and help solve the world's imminent energy crisis. Speaking at the Institute of Physics conference Physics 2005 in Warwick on Monday, Nobel laureate Steven Chu urged scientists to turn their attention to finding an environmentally friendly form of fuel. In an impassioned plea to some of the world's brightest minds, he explained how he's leading by example and encouraged others to join the effort that "may already be too late." See article.
g Intelligence – Can common nutrients curb violent tendencies and dispel clinical depression? See article.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Star nursery close-up, plans for Mars and the secret of termite guts
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This stuff all came from the same veteran. He brought back German insignia too, but I forgot to take photos of it all.
This stuff all came from the same veteran. He brought back German insignia too, but I forgot to take photos of it all.
Looks like good stuff Mo. I like the 101st patch with tab and the para wings.
The shop reminds me of the little place I used to frequent, with stuff
hanging all over the walls, but the fellow has retired.........
Are you sure it is all from the same veteran? The first uniform is a Vietnam era helicopter pilot's uniform, I don't think I see any WWII medals awarded to him, if he served in WWII, he must have gotten something?
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Looking for militaria from 38. Batterie, Heeres Küsten Artillerie Regiment 977, also from 31, 32 and 36. Batterie.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that the uniform was seperate. All of the other stuff came together.
Love the flight jacket patches. Did you buy them?
No, he wants a lot of money for them and they are not really my interest. He's got a lovely 'white toungue' 101st AB patch in there though. I might try to get that from him
From an old paratrooper--AB is not a term we use. More correct is Abn. if you must abbreviate.
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Today is September 10th, the 252nd day of 2014. There are 113 days left in the year.
Bob Suter, member of 'Miracle on Ice' team, dies at 57.
Sabres owner Pegula agrees to buy NFL's Bills.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com.
Today's Birthdays: TV talker and author Bill O'Reilly is 65. Joe Perry (Aerosmith) is 64. Colin Firth is 54.
New York, NY. -- Nathan MacKinnon knows a little something about how to excel as a rookie in the NHL.
Read the rest here.
On this date in 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for his sewing machine.
The Lincoln Highway opened on this date in 1913. It was the first paved coast-to-coast highway in the U.S.
Regina, SK. -- "Thats what championship teams do, they go in, they watch the film and they know what they want to do to get better and they come out and do it."
Read the rest here.
Next up for the 8-2 Riders is a week 12 away game at the 2-7 Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday, September 14th. Kickoff for the game at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton is set for 1:00pm EDT. Catch all the action with Rod Pedersen and Carm Carteri on 620 CKRM, the Rider Radio Network and 620ckrm.com. The game can be seen in Canada on TSN and in the U.S. on ESPN3.com.
The Ayus Autobahn in Germany opened near Berlin on this date in 1921. The road is known for its nonexistent speed limit.
Video Analysis: Pedersen Weighs in on Durant Injury.
Nye: Tino time in Riderville.
Please visit the league's official website, cfl.ca.
Tuesday, Apple unveiled larger phones and a wristwatch. [Larger phones and a wristwatch? Apparently, Apple has also perfected a time machine back to the '90s.]
Tampa, FL. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to bolster their pass-rush by re-signing Larry English.
Married Americans are now, for the first time, a minority of the population. 50.2% of 248 million Americans over 16 are single, a first since they started tracking the information in 1976. The "never-married" population has risen from 22.1% in 1976 to 30.4% today, while divorced, separated, or widowed Americans went from 15.3% to 20%.
New York, NY. -- The road Rays continued to roll Tuesday night, when they took an early lead against the Yankees and came away with a 4-3 win at Yankee Stadium.
What will $1 million buy in New York City? A diamond-encrusted Cartier men's watch. A small fleet of 2014 Bentley Continentals. Or maybe your very own parking spot. A new development, 42 Crosby Street, is pushing the limits of New York City real estate to new heights with 10 underground parking spots that will cost more per square foot than the apartments being sold upstairs. The million-dollar parking spots will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis to buyers at the 10-unit luxury apartment building.
San Francisco, CA. -- Yusmeiro Petit's late-season success, which continued Tuesday night with the Giants' 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, is nothing new. He also thrived toward the end of the 2013 campaign. The difference is that this time around, more people are watching.
"Popeye" was heard on NBC radio for the first time on this date in 1935.
This is fun you guys.
You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as your morning coffee, isn't it?
Today in Elvis History:
1956 - Record stores were swamped with requests for Elvis' "Love Me Tender" which had not been released yet.
1977 - Elvis Presley's album "Moody Blue" #3 in the U.K.
1977 - Elvis Presley's album "Blue Hawaii" hit #26 in the U.K.
1978 - A 10-day Elvis Presley convention ended at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.
Eddie Cantor began working on TV on the "Colgate Comedy Hour" on NBC on this date in 1950.
Today in Beatles History:
1963 - The Beatles were awarded "Top Vocal Group Of The Year" at the Variety Club of Great Britain luncheon.
1963 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney offered the song "I Wanna Be Your Man" to the Rolling Stones.
2001 - It was announced that Paul McCartney would read original poetry at the 21st Poetry Olympics on October 4.
Swanson began selling its first "TV dinner" on this date in 1953.
Today in Sports History:
1972 - Gayle Sayers of the Chicago Bears retired from the National Football League (NFL).
1974 - Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals set a new major league baseball record when he stole his 105th base of the season.
1988 - Steffi Graf achieved tennis' first Grand Slam since Margaret Court in 1970.
1992 - In Minneapolis, MN, a federal jury struck down professional football's limited free agency system.
2002 - Gary Suter retired from the NHL after a 17 year career.
2006 - Roger Federer won his third straight U.S. Open and his 12th overall.
A 20-year-old man from Brighton, England, was arrested after coming to a house as officers carried out a search. The search at the house was for drugs. The 20-year-old who showed up while cops were there was carrying drugs.
Coming Up:
Tonight --
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks 10:15pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks 3:45pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT
Friday --
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 7:07pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 10:15pm EDT
Saturday --
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 1:07pm EDT
Nascar Nationwide Series -- Jimmy John's Freaky Fast 300 Powered By Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway 3:30pm EDT
USPHL Empire Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Eels 5:15pm EDT
USPHL Elite Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Eels 8:00pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 9:05pm EDT
Sunday --
USPHL Empire Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Eels 10:00am EDT
USPHL Elite Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Eels 12:30pm EDT
CFL Football -- Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1:00pm EDT
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Myafibstory.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway 1:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 1:07pm EDT
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs St. Louis Rams 4:05pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 4:05pm EDT
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Nina Ricci Capucine Musette Bag
Take a look at this new handbag for spring 2010 by acclaimed french designer Nina Ricci.
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Made of calf leather with a flap front with turnlock closure, knotted leather shoulder strap, and woven leather trim. Suede lined interior with single organizational pocket. the bag has Gold-toned hardware and measures 9.5" x 12.5" x 4.75".
I think the leather on the bag looks gorgeous , but i am not sure the leather wrapped front trim and handle work with the bag. I feel for the bag's size, the handle and front woven trim are a bit large. The bag retails for $1935.00 and can be purchased at Barneys of New York. It is Currently available in Mauve and ivory color."You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have."
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This is kinda cute with the right outfit, like a pastel dress, maybe for Easter!
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Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by poultrylubber, Jan 24, 2013.
I hope they can 'cause I just gave them some . If any one can help that would be great
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LONDON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- British Home Secretary Theresa May announced on Wednesday that she had ordered special measures to be taken to prevent protesters from setting up camps at Olympic venues before and during the Games, which is scheduled to start at the end of July.
"We are also helping the police and the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to deal with emerging threats that have faced the Home Office in recent months, such as encampment protests," May told an audience of experts at an one-day conference on Olympic security held at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in central London.
"We have recently clarified and strengthened our policy on encampment style protests inside Olympic venues," May said, adding that she expected the LOCOG to add tents and camping equipment to the list of banned items for Olympic venues.
A spokeswoman for the LOCOG said it would mull over May's suggestion.
"It's a question of prohibited and restricted items, of course it's not necessarily that a tent should be prohibited, it's not quite like a gun, it depends on how a person will use it. We will have discussions on that, and we will certainly work closely with the police and other agencies," the spokeswoman told Xinhua over phone.
May also highlighted threats from cyber crimes.
"We are aware of the threat from so called 'hacktivist' groups. These groups may attempt to target the Games and may also attack the websites of high-profile sponsors associated with the Games," she said.
She said the government had "robust plans" in place to deal with a cyber attack against Games systems.
Security operations for the London Olympics would begin on May 19, when the Olympic torch began its 70-day journey around Great Britain, and would run through until after the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games.
In addition to the main Games site in east London, other Olympic venues which would get special protection included sailing in Dorset, rowing in Buckinghamshire, canoe slalom in Hertfordshire; mountain biking in Essex, road cycling in Surrey, and paralympic road cycling at Brands Hatch in Kent.
Protection would also be provided at Olympic football matches taking place in Coventry, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, Newcastle and Wembley.
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July 31, 2017 — Rabobank N.A. has named Cari Shore and Josh Hill senior vice president, retail division manager.
Shore will oversee all branches in the bank's South Retail Division, covering the Bakersfield, Desert Valley, south Santa Barbara and Ventura County areas. A 10-year employee of Rabobank, Shore first joined as a branch manager in Ojai before moving into her last role as Ventura County market manager. Shore has more than 20 years of experience in retail banking, and is a graduate of the University of Washington's Pacific Coast Banking School.
Hill will manage the North Retail Division, which includes 32 branches spanning through the northern Central Valley, Roseville, Chico and parts of the Wine Country. He joined Rabobank in 2013 as a senior product manager for the bank's small business banking segment. He has more than 20 years of banking experience, with previous roles held at Wells Fargo, Wachovia and World Savings.
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@cascadeco: Uh, I think I am the last person that could ever possibly complain about a thread derail. Also, I love having threads organicly evolve into something else... so this is awesome!
Interesting. Ne is, apparently if I am understanding this correctly, more about thinking/and mentally experiencing new things because they are new... and then just explore in my head. *sigh* This explains a lot. I need a small injection of Se... *purchases pocket ESTP*Hopefully not to totally derail, but I love doing new things/seeing new things BECAUSE it's new and I want to experience the experience of it - see what it's all about. And often-times I don't want to know what to expect down to the details... I want to be surprised or want to learn as I go, rather than have pre-set expectations.
Egads! HaAHAHAHA It didn't occur to me to NOT research it. (I blame my INTP 5w6 father though... he researches EVERYTHING............ TO. DEATH.) I was like, if we are going to do this thang... we are going to do it RIGHT. Sigh, I am such a dork.When I went rafting for the first time, it honestly didn't even occur to me to research it. I was just like... 'yeah, sure, I'll try it out'.
There was something recently I got made fun of by my friends because I googled something ridiculously basic to life but I was still curious about it. I can't remember what it was... I'll have to wait for them to mock me for it anew.
What I am getting from this idea here is that perhaps what I need is (hey look a theme in my life) more self confidence that I can handle situations in the moment better than I fear I can't. (which, is actually true... I am good in a crisis. Reality doesn't phase me... it's my own head spinning endless prophecies of doom that get me. >.>) And now I am derailing your derail...
I like this... it's very helpful to hear it put this way. It's actually something I like about NJs because I feel they are far more flexible about changing their minds on something after they have made a decision. Whereas I think I am extremely flexible on something UNTIL I make a decision. And then afterwards I get extremely rigid and unseeing about it.Re. @SuchIrony's question/comment on NiSe perhaps not learning from the past as easily, I'm not sure I'd phrase it in that way, as for me I don't know that that quite captures the core element... it's more shifting in perspectives, and therefore the past may take on a different light if we reach a new conclusion. So we might start viewing the past differently, all of a sudden. Connecting all of it into a different framework, in a sense. I think I've seen reference on the forums from other people re. this being a frustrating aspect they have with some NJ's... just the re-writing history aspect. The past is more morphy, in other words, I think for Ni. Which, I could see as being annoying/difficult for others to understand, esp. if a rewriting might impact them.
Oh, that's interesting as well. Especially the bold. This gave me something very intriguing to consider, thank you dear .Other component of not learning from past mistakes is that, where per Saturned's OP, the past is constantly compared to and referenced to cross-check with something occurring in the present, with myself I don't always do that... as each new 'present' case might be a slight nuance on the past, where the past might tie directly into it or apply near-100%, thus I can do the direct comparison, or more likely than not, the past situation doesn't quite line up with the present, thus I can't do a direct compare, thus the present is a new Version/variation of something from the past, thus needing a slightly different approach. To the outsider I could see how the 'slightly different' may not be transparent enough and it simply seems the Ni person isn't learning from the past.
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The book is produced by the Swedish Research Council Formas and contains reflections from an international group of 40 plus scientists.
From SEI, researchers Francis X. Johnson, Richard Klein, Annika Nilsson, Maria Osbeck and Neil Powell have provided insights into issues related to biofuels and climate adaptation.
Choosing the right crop is key
Francis X. Johnson writes together with Thomson Sinkala from the University of Zambia. Using the case of jatropha in Zambia, they illustrate how biofuels can contribute to rural development and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, thereby improving the greenhouse gas balance and reducing the vulnerability of farmers and the local community.
The key is to choose a crop that is well-suited for local social and ecological conditions and then carefully manage the crop and its by-products in an integrated fashion.
On a similar note, Maria Osbeck and Neil Powell warn of the serious flip side of Europe's increased use of biofuels. Technical solutions are too much focused on European end-product needs rather than the carbon emitting consequences of growing crops such as palm oil, they say.
Fuel crops soak up carbon while growing but they often displace vegetation that soaks up even more carbon. Osbeck and Powell use the example of Indonesia, where lush forests and lands have been destroyed in order to grow palm oil for the European market..
A high price if doing nothing
Richard Klein and Annika E. Nilsson discuss steps needed to adapt to climate change. Using case studies from Bangladesh, the Arctic and the Netherlands, Klein and Nilsson argue that adaptation is necessary to prevent worst-case impacts and that it has to be a long-term investment.
It is also necessary to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. We will all have to pay too high a price for the "do nothing" option, they warn.


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Good Morning!!
The theme for the menu this week is EASY. If it's time consuming, chances are I won't make it. No time this week.
Monday: Baked Potato Soup
Tuesday: Chicken Taco Salads
Wednesday: Spinach Manicotti (definite maybe...might be too time consuming)
Thursday: Pulled Pork BBQ (crock pot)
Friday: OUT
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I have to post this. I'm in school to be a reading teacher, and while reading something for class tonight, I ran across an article in which the author was comparing herself to a brain surgeon. She's a clinical psychologist, so her research is rather scientific, but it got me thinking. I posted the following in my class's reading response journal, but I'd like to get my blogger buddies' feedback. What do you think?
I have said before that teaching is not like brain surgery, but I think I was thinking in terms of life or death. When I surgeon inserts a scalpel into my brain, s/he better be darn sure he knows what s/he knows what he is doing. I don't want to end up paralyzed or worse. I never thought about educators being compared to brain surgeons, as the author in this case asserts, but I suppose in the long term a poor reading teacher can do much harm for a student's self-esteem, job prospects, college prospects, and the like. In terms of quality of life, a bad reading teacher can have just about as large an effect as a bad brain surgeon. I never thought of this before, but am I pretty accurate here? Is this what the author wants us to think about? I agree if it is quality of life at stake. A quality reading program is essential, and by quality I mean one that fits the individual student, not a clinical trial of students and not a clinical trial of teachers.
Part II
With the knowledge that teaching reading is like brain surgery, I think I among others will be a heck of a lot more careful that I choose the program to fit the child instead of a clinical trial. The author of this article is a scientist, and while I respect that, I can't say that science has a whole lot to bring to education. I know that our best practices happen when we use research, and you can implement a reading program based on what happened in a clinical trial. You can. Doesn't mean you should take that as gospel and think about nothing else. Part of the reason why teachers have such a difficult job is the fact that they have to figure out what works for each individual student in their classroom. They have to figure out what makes that particular student tick. It might be the prescribed program. Perfect. It might be the prescribed program with additional reading material that matches the interests of the child. It might something totally different. A good teacher will pick up on what works for each individual student in the classroom and go from there. Clinical trials are a good place to start, but only to start. It's good to look at research. It's also good to know your students. Surgeons can say the same I suppose. Not knowing too much about the surgical field, I can say that before a surgeon operates, s/he better do an extensive work-up and pre-operative interview with me. S/he better know my pre-existing conditions and potential complications based on my health history. I'd expect nothing less from a reading teacher. Before prescribing a reading program for a child, I'm going to get to know what the child likes to read. I'm going to know reading level and grade level and strengths and weaknesses all around on that particular student. I'm going to know behaviors that trigger other behaviors in reading or other subjects. I'm going to know what time of day that child works best and who that child works with most effectively. That's just good teaching. It sets teaching and learning up for success. I don't need a clinical trial to tell me that, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt.


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I've had a lot of free time the last couple of months, and I'm starting to sort you out, you rascal!
I'll post more about this in the months to come. This is just a start. I've ranted about all the ways you get in my way before, but I definitely don't want you to think that I've somehow resigned myself to failure. Quite the contrary, my dear man! (Imagine me saying that sporting a ridiculous mustache and wearing a monocle and a top hat, please.)
I blogged a short while ago about how I've fine-tuned a method to get past one of your nasty habits. That's great and all, but now that I'm self-employed and having to create my own work schedule, things are getting even more complicated. You see, if I'm going to be doing things when I want to do them, I have to be disciplined about not only starting them, but also about finishing them. And because there are so many things I'm working on right now (I mean, besides all the writing projects and the consulting thing, there are new blogs on the horizon, a couple of web comics, and I'm even starting to produce some music) on top of all my favorite distractions (Facebook, emails, blog feeds, silly sites, etc.)… Well, yeah, it's hard enough getting started, but staying on track is becoming a bigger pain in the ass than a chili juice enema.
Obviously, I need to plan out my days carefully. And I'm doing that. Thanks, Tips. Good one. Little obvious, maybe, but I'll let it slide.
I need more than the obvious here. I need to analyze this shit and come up with strategies to blow your fucking MIND. (Would that mean I'm blowing my own mind? Wait…) I need to put Bezuidenthustra Labs on the case.
And I did exactly that. A bunch of goofs in lab coats have been running around behind my eyes all month, and they're starting to publish their reports. You may be interested in what they have to say, ADHD. It's likely going to relegate you to the playpen for large chunks of the day. Or, if you're lucky, it'll just let you play outside the pen in a much more controlled way. You know, kind of like teaching chimps how to kick a ball, then putting them all in a room with goals at each end and a ref in the middle. You're a ball-kicking chimp, ADHD.
Bezuidenthustra Labs presents: ADHD Self-Employment Tips
Tip 1 – Embrace Short Bursts
Hyperfocus. It's a thing. Really. Believe us. We're scientists.
The problem with hyperfocus is that it's very difficult to harness and control. However, if it can be artificially induced and managed, it is a great way to control ADHD (read: turn ADHD into a ball-kicking chimp).
And because we're scientists, we've figured out how to induce hyperfocus. Sort of. (We're not the best scientists around.)
The trick? SHORT BURSTS.
Let's explain. If you limit the period during which attention is required to a short time (say, 60-90 minutes), chances are much greater that attention won't wane. Additionally, if you place a category on that time frame, your results improve. "Category" is different from "task" — a "task" involves a specific item that must be accomplished (e.g., "Finish sewing those green socks!") while a "category" is just a general filter for pursuits that may or may not involve several tasks (e.g., "Do research on green socks!"). Of course, you can't be too general about your categories. For example, you'd want to tell someone to "do social media marketing for your blogs" for 60 minutes, not "marketing for 60 minutes". A little guidance is needed.
So the rough formula, then, is this:
- 60-90 minute time frames
- A (fairly specific) category to pursue
- The places where this category should be pursued (e.g., for social media marketing, places like Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- A cookie
Why is this helpful?
First, it allows a frenetic pace during the set time frame. The idea is to put on blinders and just go, go, GO! That's pretty much how hyperfocusing works, too. It lets the subject look up after shit's done and be all, like, "Huh? What?"
Second, it allows a number of important functions to be done in a day. And it's a long day. If you're self-employed, you may end up working 12-14 hours of any given day. If you break those into 12-14 separate sessions and manage to turn them into something fun and focused, not only do you look like a mega-kindergartener, but you also help stave off mental fatigue.
And third, it allows for a sense of completion and fulfilment, even if very little was completed or fulfilled. Success here is about finishing off the short burst, not about ticking off tasks completed. It's about learning that being productive often involves lots of effort that feels like it's disappearing into the ether. It isn't. It just can't be ticked off a concrete to-do list. But "60 minutes of social media marketing for blogs" is something that can be ticked off a to-do list.
And finally, cookies have magical properties similar to those of very tiny wizards.
When done right, these short bursts should replicate the same sort of blind intensity people experience when they hyperfocus. Once we at Bezuidenthustra Labs have perfected the formula, we will probably can it and sell the rights to Nestle. Just a heads up.
So there you have it, ADHD. Some extra-science-y writing from the folks at Bezuidenthustra Labs. Are you willing to learn to play along? Come on, think about it. Being a ball-kicking chimp is way cooler than sitting all by your lonesome in a playpen with no toys.
Now don't make me come after you with some very tiny wizards.
Hyperfocusingly yours,