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Monday, 22 July 2013
When the going gets tough.......
It's much fresher today with a nice cool breeze
A welcome break from the heat and humidity
I walked up to reception and I saw my doctor in the back room
My heart sank a little as I thought he was back at work
Then I realised he was in casual clothes so I figured he was just calling in
I passed him on my way down to see Nice woman doctor
'Hi Ruby' he said
'Hey Doctor P, how are you?'
'Fine thanks, feeling a lot better'
He has had his surgery but he'll be off for a little while longer
Nice woman doctor was lovely as usual
I told her about my few days away
The ups and downs
She listened and told me not to be too hard on myself
I really struggle with that one
I got home on Friday and I was excited but also extremely nervous to weight myself
I waited until Saturday morning to get an accurate reading
I hadn't weight in almost a week and I was full sure that I had gained
Because I had eaten and not purged
I felt bigger
I felt like my clothes felt tighter
Like I was taking up more space
There was something nice about not having my scales last week
I felt free
Ignorance is bliss
Because I didn't know the number, it didn't effect my mood
I literally measure my worth in pounds and ounces
On Saturday morning I stripped
I had prepared myself for a 4-5 pound gain
I tentatively stepped on the scale
Curling my feet as I always do in an attempt to not put my whole weight on the scale
The little red numbers flashed and finally decided on a number
No gain
Not one ounce
I was exactly the same weight as I was the day I left
Relief flooded through my body
But I was a little surprised
I was 100% sure that I had gained
I would have bet money on it
It just goes to show that I can't trust how I feel
Or even my own eyes
This is quite disconcerting
I have accepted that I don't see a true picture of myself in the mirror
That the only way I can get an accurate picture of my weight is by weighing
When I look in the mirror, I don't see an overweight person
But I don't see an underweight person either
I see a person of average weight
Maybe the higher end of a healthy weight
I think I look normal (whatever that is?)
I'm making a big effort to get out of the house more
I'm aware that being at home alone triggers me to binge and purge
Yesterday I went out with my mother and 2 aunts
Then more family came with their children
At first I was a bit anxious but I soon found myself relaxing
I chatted with the children
I joked with my cousin
I smiled and laughed and it wasn't forced
It seems that the more I socialize, the easier it gets
Who knew?
I have to admit though that my intake is quite limited
And since coming home from Galway I haven't been eating with others
It's like my house is one big trigger so that's why I'm trying to get out and about more
They say that the most dangerous time during depression is when you are starting to come out of it
Suddenly you realise how low you were
How bad you felt
And the fear of going back there
At this time people are more likely to commit suicide
I think that's similar to an ED
The last few weeks I've started to feel better
But I also now realize how sick I am
How I have a long hard road ahead of me
It's quite an overwhelming feeling
And I'm so afraid of slipping again
I have to confess that it did cross my mind to disappear
I felt it was the only way
But of course it isn't
It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem
When I stopped taking drugs, I thought that everything would get better once they were out of my life
But just like an ED is not about food, drug addiction is not really about the drug
It's a symptom of an underlying problem
When I quit drugs I soon found out that there were layers and layers of issue and problems underneath
The drugs were masking these
I found out that I had low self esteem, no confidence, no self belief, self hatred, depression and anxiety
And these things hit you like a ton of bricks once the drugs are gone
It takes time and a lot of hard work to improve these issues
It's similar with an ED
After regaining weight and physically recovering, the real work begins
In our minds and our behaviours
It takes months to physically recover and probably years to recover mentally
My ED is masking a plethora of other issues
The same issues as the drugs hid
And that's the thing that holds me back from recovering
Having to face my demons
Having to look at the parts of myself that I hate
The ideal scenario would be to find a way of coping that is healthy
That doesn't harm me or anyone else
It's funny the things that help get me throught the day
For me my dogs are a huge part of my getting well
I got Honey and Lea 8 years ago from a local shelter
They have saved my sanity over and over again
When I don't want to leave the house, I leave to walk them
When I don't want to get up in the morning, I get up for them
Just sitting on the back step rubbing their bellies calms me down
Walking with them every morning is my favourite part of the day
Another thing that really helps me is listening to the radio
I listen to it in the morning between 9 and 12
I love phone ins
I think I like them because it means I can listen to others talking without having to join in
It's great to listen to if I'm in bad form
It takes me out of my own head
By 12 the day is almost half over and I feel a little better
And of course blogging is a great help
It has also saved my life time and time again
I would be lost without it
What about you?
What helps you get through the day?
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The things that help me are blogging... walking/running/jogging... talking..ReplyDelete
I have felt the same way you have Ruby, once we give up the destructive things we do to mask the pain, that is when the real work starts ... the scary work starts.
Instead of picking up something destructive... I have picked up exercise... for now it is okay but I cannot continue to walk between 4-5 miles everyday, soon that won't be enough... I wonder what would be enough?
Maybe you could pack some food with you and take it outside the house to eat it?ReplyDelete
The places where we engage in behaviors most are big triggers. It's definitely hard to overcome that, so I'm glad you're finding a way out of the situation. That's why I think going to college helps with engaging in behaviors for me rather than being at home.
Listening to the radio is a great idea! I like to sing harmonies with the songs that come on, which would definitely prevent me from bingeing.
I feel that way many times too. Sexual abuse wrecks havoc on many areas of your life and even ones you had no idea were touched by it. I want to cling to my ED but life is more worth it. I look back and know I have a long way to go but I've been pulled through many times, Thank God. I know that I can't go back. Seeing that I can be healthy and happy when I was sure I never would be almost brings tears to my eyes. Keep going, Ruby.ReplyDelete
Things that help me pull through, let's see. God. Without a doubt. Church and praying has been a foundation for me lately with all these changes. I also lift weights, which makes me strong an steel strong. You don't get bulky as a woman either. Boosts metabolism and you lose more fat than running. I eat like a normal person but I have to be okay with that because I look actually pretty tines. It's a mental battle but it's good to push yourself. My other one is definitely the guy I've been talking about. He is my long time friend and finally we sew each other as more than friends. He's so patient and loving and caring and that support makes me want to recover. I don't need a guy to get better but seeing as he's a friend first, I'll take the support. Then music.
Stay positive beautiful. I'm so happy to see you at this recovery path. You're in my prayers. <3
My ED is the cherry on top of a mental illness sundae. I've been incapacitated by mental illness for years, before my ED ever surfaced. But while my ED is the focus, no one makes me talk about everything else. At the same time, I don't think I can recover from my ED without tackling the rest of my issues first/together. I don't know if I'll ever be ready to face it though.ReplyDelete
What gets me through the day... Precious little, honestly. Smoking would be my first answer, tobacco and weed. Blogging. My mum. At the moment sewing's helping to fill some time. But all day long I watch the clock and wait for the day to disappear.
Keep fighting dearest Ruby <3
I have tried to explain tht my eyes are broken to people who don't have an ED. I can see other people and see their shape but not my own. It is like I look through a funhouse mirror, but only with my body. I think that is why going shopping for clothes is such an odd experience for me. I go into a dressing room with at least 4 different sizes because I have no perception. It blows my mind when I have a patient who is my ht and wt because I don't believe I look like that at all. The worst part is I never really feel comfortable, I did have one summer that was wonderful. That summer I felt thin. Not pretty but at least thin. I wish glasses would help! I try to force myself to see "me" but its a hard skill to master. Every so often I will have to do vitals on the patients and if the woman is about my size I try to really think about the fact that we about the same size even if I don't see it. I figure it will click one day.ReplyDelete
Hope you've been doing okay over the last few days? Love you Ruby, hang on in there xxReplyDelete
What would you tell us to do when we're being hard on ourselves? Tell that to yourself and try to make sure you listen to yourself too. You can't tell us what to do if you're not going to set a good example :pReplyDelete
I'm SO FREAKIN' PROUD OF YOU for forcing yourself out of situations you know will be triggering and for hanging about with people more. WOOT!
Omg yes that that that. Maybe if looking up the whole hill is too daunting, focus in the meter or so in front of your feet and focus on travelling over that bit? (How I managed to walk up Corstophine Rd every sodding day after school) The next few steps are all that matters. Fuck the rest of it, it will happen when it does. Just the next step and the next. Worry about that. A better moving target than the sodding dumbass weight-games Ed plays with the scale.
Oh, if you like listening to people talk without having to participate you'd love listening to podcasts. I'm slowly working my way through The Shaft (A minecraft podcast) and the MASSIVE backlog of SGU. (Skeptic's Guide to the Universe. It's a science, logic and critical thinking blog. It makes me think SO HARD. I love it and hate it at the same time. They have little game segments in it that you can play along at home, logic guessing game things. I really suck at the Science or Fiction and Who's that Noisy. I'm getting better at SoF though ^.^)
Love you so so so so much Ruby. Imma come to the UK next November. You think you'll be up for hanging out?


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2nd Minority Primary School of Komotini, Greece - Space explorers in action!
Greetings from the Space Exporers of Komotini Greece!
In February we seeded our own vegetables from traditional variety plants in our school. Our Space Explorers together with all the students of our school seeded tomatoes, peppers and eggplants and nourished the little plants. Tomorrow we are going to share them and every studentd will take one of each variety home. In the Summer they will taste their great fruits by making nutritious meals and salads. They learn how to cultivate their own food and understand it's nutritional value.
We also discussed the importance of balanced meals in an astronaut 's daily life and especially in space missions as well as the problem of visible and invisible fat in our food and came to the conlusion that we all should care about our diet because a balanced diet means a healthy life.
Take a look at our pyramids and our plants.

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Data Visualization In 7 Simple Steps: Learn The Art and Science of Effective Data Visualization in Seven Simple Steps by Mr Nuno Correia
English | 8 Aug. 2016 | ISBN: 1536964123 | 58 Pages | PDF | 3.09 MB
Data visualization is an art and creating effective data visualization is one of the most challenging aspects because of the amount of complexity involved in it. In this book, we have broken down the process of data visualization in 7 simple steps and explained the science behind the art of effective data visualization. To explain the steps clearly we will go through a simple real life project and dissect all the aspect and map it to respective steps. So you are able to use the knowledge into practice easily.


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We Are Heroes, Who Need to Create a Crisis: SEIUs Stephen Lerner at Progressive Summit Tells Unions, Community Organizers and Students They Need to Escalate Protests, Break Laws, Occupy Abandoned Houses and Spread the Crisis All Over U.S.
Just another liberal who should be flushed out of the gene pool with extreme prejudice.
Are you sure this isn't satire?
There's a video..
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Work tonight was uncomfortable. And by uncomfortable I mean I felt like Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Look here if you don't know what I'm talking about. Ugh.
...So last night was date night. We went downtown to The Vig on Fillmore and got a bottle of wine (the Malbec, to be exact) and some food (they've got a great deal--a bottle of wine and an appetizer for $22 on Tuesdays). Afterwards we went to Crescent for a couple of drinks (well, 1.5 for me, and .5 for him, if we're counting), and then went home. Once home, we finished the bottle from the restaurant, and then had the rest of the bottle that was open from the night before. I then decided that I was starving, so proceeded to make myself a waffle with peanut butter, jelly, greek yogurt, and some cinnamon. YUM. And then I decided I was still hungry, so I ate my leftover salad from the night before, made some popcorn, a tortilla with cream cheese, and baked 5 or 6 chocolate chip cookies (of which I ate all but one). YUMMM.
Oh yeah, I probably should have prefaced all of that with, "I sat in the same spot on the couch all day and ate, incessantly. Up until a little before we were heading out to eat." Haha. Oh. My. Goodness.
I hate going to bed on a full stomach. Like, a really full stomach. I always feel like a stuffed sausage the entire next day.
Hmm... it could've been the 3/4 bottle of wine. Or the 1.5 drinks. Or the bowl of salad. Or the waffle. Or popcorn. Or tortilla. Or the half-dozen chocolate chip cookies right before bed. Or everything else before all of that. BTW, thanks for telling me the ice cream was a bad idea, babe. ;)


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Sat, Aug 30, 2014
Detroit Lakes, MN
Finally!! Zorbaz.....Zummer......Beer........and a Little Running! Join us at Zorbaz on Detroit Lake for the Second Round of Zorbaz Beer Run Saturday, August 30th at 3:00PM!
A simple one mile loop....with the Coors Light Beer Zone at the end of the Loop! And.....you can do it up to 3 times...just need to put down one beer at the end of each mile!
Celebrate with food, cold beer and music inside Zorbaz on D.L.......until the sun sets!
10:00AM Race Packet Pickup Begins at Zorbaz
2:30PM Coors Light Race Warm-Ups Begin
2:45PM National Anthem and Announcements
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There is a movement across the country to establish community design standards to make streets safe for all users including pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit users. The benefits of these design standards, including the specific "complete streets" movement, include increased transportation choices, economic revitalization, creation of vibrant and livable communities, improved safety, and increased opportunities for daily physical activity.
One goal of the MetroWest Moves initiative is to work with key community stakeholders to develop community design standards and "Complete Streets" guidelines to ensure that transportation planning and development takes into account the needs of all road users: pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
We will work with key local stakeholders to assess the current condition and traffic on existing bike trails, walking paths, sidewalks and recreational facilities, especially in areas close to schools and town centers. We will also identify barriers that would prevent residents from walking and biking to school, work, transportation hubs, parks, shopping and other destinations, and then work to eliminate those barriers. We will also work with communities to ensure that new developments include sidewalks and bike lanes.
This strategy will improve the health of all residents, with a particular benefit to those residents without a car, who are disproportionately low income.
In February 2014, Hudson and Marlborough (along with Maynard and Stow) completed a bicycle and pedestrian network plan with assistance from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Download the plan here: Assabet River Rail Trail Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan.


text: For my second Essay, I am choosing to write about Lorde's poem "Power." I feel her work is extremely profound especially with today's current events. I am going to discuss the racial tensions occurring throughout the poem as well as society during the era in which it was written. I will also discuss the carelessness of the death of a young child still holding on to innocence and the relevance within Lorde's era as well as our own.


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Originally published April 9, 2013
According to Wikipedia, in February 2011 there were over 156 million blogs. Perhaps — now more than two years later — there may be close to 200 million blogs. Maybe more? According to CNET, a well-established tech media website, there's a blog born every half second. And, that is so old news, because CNET published that in 2006.
Now I'm curious … How many seconds in a year? 31,536,000. Two blogs every second = 15,768,000. Rounded off to 16,000,000, then multiplied by two, that's 32,000,000. Add that to 156,000,000, and the answer is 188,000,000. It's been more than two years since the Wikipedia reference, so … Close enough (to 200,000,000). Talk about daunting competition for me!
My next "Google" leads me to this productive bit of info: The ideal post is 250 – 300 words. (Average posts are more than 100 and less than 500 words.) Experts consider the ideal length to be "pithy," meaningful and expressive. Which, of course, is what I want my blog to be.
For those who are interested, at the end of that paragraph I had written 151 words. I now have 125 – 150 words left to neatly wrap up this post and fall within that ideal range. I'll admit this will be a challenge for me. Typically, my introductions — written and verbal — are lengthy. This can kill interest fast, especially with a blog.
According to The Guardian, an online media award-winner, "the current generation of internet consumers live in a world of 'instant gratification and quick fixes' which leads to a 'loss of patience and a lack of deep thinking'." Some online commentators have likened the average internet consumer's attention span to that of a pet goldfish … 9 seconds. (By the way, per CNET's info, nearly 20 new blogs are launched while those consumers are lollygagging.)
At first, I thought I would share the blog about a goldfish's attention span and tips on how to hook the reader. But, I thought it was "dry." I found the following YouTube video to be a better way to wrap up. And in my humble opinion, it adheres to one of the "Goldfish" blog's tips — to be funny(ish).


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Christmas on The Wire!!
By Shawn Gallagher – DFW Writer
At Dynasty Football Warehouse, we like to make sure are readers are well aware of certain lesser known players that may be available on the waiver wire in your dynasty leagues. DFW's Shawn Gallagher is here to help spotlight those players that could end up being great waiver wire pickups for your dynasty team, and hopefully help you team to win many league championships in the future! We like to have fun with our columns, so in addition to highlighting several waiver wire pickups, we also like to include fun things like music videos and photos in the column to help add entertainment value to the column. Before we get started here are a few quick notes regarding the waiver wire column.
- The Waiver Wire pickups that are mentioned here are recommended with deeper dynasty leagues in mind, and some of these pickups may not be the best for redraft leagues or leagues without a lot of roster space.
- This is an attempt to predict future dynasty success for a player, so that dynasty owners can grab these players now, hopefully before they become too popular.
- Some of these players mentioned could already be on a dynasty roster, but could very well be acquired cheaply in a trade, possibly even a throw-in in a larger deal.
- With dynasty in mind, we try to highlight quite a few younger players here, however, there will still be some older players on the wire that could help dynasty rosters for at least the next few years.
Christmas on The Wire
(As a Christmas bonus we will play some of my favorite Christmas music videos while posting our waiver wire picks, trying to improve from our effort "Last Christmas" )
Tyler Wilson (Dynasty Stash) – Former Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson hasn't had any NFL action as of yet, in this his rookie season. Wilson was originally drafted by the Raiders, but was recently released due to the quality play from Matt McGloin. Wilson was given a new chance this past week as the Titans signed him and gave him a 3 year contract. Wilson is tall at 6 foot 4 with a big and strong arm, and there is certainly some upside to his skill set and is worth looking at in deeper dynasty leagues. With uncertainty surrounding the Titans QB situation and Jake Locker, I could see Wilson getting a legitimate shot at trying to win the Titan's starting QB job in 2014 or later.
Kyle Orton (Cowboys vs. Eagles) – Another roller coaster Tony Romo season seems to have come to an end, as Romo suffered a back injury this past week in a victory over the Redskins. 31 year old Kyle Orton is one of the top backup quarterbacks in the league however, and could be a nice plug and play this week in what should be a high scoring game against the Eagles. With Romo getting older and accumulating an injury history, Orton isn't a bad option to use as a handcuff, as he's put up some big numbers when he's had a chance to start as an NFL quarterback before.
Drew Stanton (Dynasty Stash) – The Cardinals have been a nice surprise this season, having won 10 games already with new Head Coach Bruce Arians, and new quarterback Carson Palmer. The soon to be 34 year old Palmer has had his share of struggles this season however, as Palmer tossed 4 Interceptions this past week, yet still found a way to win a game at Seattle. Backup Drew Stanton is one to watch going into the offseason, as Palmer has an injury history, and Arians won't put up with too many more games like this past week the quarterback position. Many in the league believe that career backup Drew Stanton has what it takes to make it as a starting NFL quarterback, and he may just get that chance at some point in Arizona.
Terrelle Pryor (Raiders vs. Broncos) – It has been a rough season in Oakland, as the Raiders have seen ups and downs from both quarterbacks Matt McGloin and Terrelle Pryor. Pryor will be getting one more start this coming week against the Broncos, and it could serve as his final audition for the starting QB gig come 2014. I've always been a fan of Pryor's athletic ability, as he has blazing speed and maneuverability, with a large frame standing 6 foot 6. I also think that if Pryor and the Raiders decided on a position change, Pryor could make it in the NFL perhaps as a tight end or wide receiver, as he has the athletic ability, size and talent to make the switch. As for this week, Pryor gets one more chance to impress both the Raiders coaching staff and dynasty owners like us.
Dominique Davis (Dynasty Stash) – While I expect the Falcons to make some changes on the offense this coming offseason, one name to watch is backup quarterback Dominique Davis. Davis is a tall and very athletic quarterback who came from East Carolina, who the Falcons coaches have raved about these past couple of seasons. While I don't expect Matt Ryan to go anywhere, its possible the Falcons could move Dominique Davis, as he seems to have the ability to make it as an NFL starter at some point down the road if given a chance. Davis is only 24 years old, and certainly one to watch especially in deeper dynasty leagues.
Josh Freeman (Dynasty Stash) – A crazy year ends with Josh Freeman holding a clipboard in Minnesota, yet I still have hope in the 25 year old former Tampa Bay quarterback. Freeman initially had a fall out with Bucs coach Greg Schiano earlier this year and found himself later getting a 2nd chance in Minnesota. Matt Cassel is currently the Vikings starter, and I expect the team to add another quarterback in this coming NFL draft, yet I think Josh Freeman still has the potential to make it as an NFL starting quarterback. Freeman's future may not be in Minnesota, but I think he still gets a shot with another team next season, in a starter or backup role.
Jonathan Grimes (Texans @ Titans) – With both Arian Foster and Ben Tate shut down for the season, the Texans have tried several options to carry the load at running back these past few weeks. Former William and Mary running back Jonathan Grimes has bounced around to a few different teams thus far in his short career, but showed a few quality productive runs this past week in a loss to the Broncos. We could see Grimes getting a heavier load this coming week, and a good performance could cause the Texans to keep Grimes around next season as he has shown some promise. Its also possible that Ben Tate could be leaving Houston this offseason, possibly giving someone like Grimes a bigger role in the offense going into 2014.
Edwin Baker (Browns @ Steelers) – We first mentioned former Michigan State running back Edwin Baker in this column last week, and he has been the running back used the most by the Browns these past couple weeks. Baker has plenty of talent, its just that he was unfortunately behind Le'Veon Bell on the depth chart at MSU and didn't get much hype going into the NFL. While I expect the Browns to add another running back this offseason, Baker has the talent and upside to possibly find himself as a starting running back in Cleveland next season.
Dion Lewis (Dynasty Stash) – While we are on the subject of the Cleveland running game, one name we need to remember for 2014 is former Pitt running back Dion Lewis. Lewis was having an excellent training camp and preseason this year, before an injury abruptly ended his 2013 season. If he had stayed healthy its very possible that Lewis could've ended up as Cleveland's leading rusher this season. The 23 year old Lewis is expected to return in 2014 at full health and under contract with the Browns. Both Edwin Baker and Dion Lewis carry good dynasty upside and have a real shot at making an impact for the Browns in 2014.
Josh Cooper (Browns @ Steelers) – Josh Cooper was recently promoted from the Browns practice squad this past week, and saw some action catching passes from Jason Campbell. Cooper is a nice stash as he has really seemed to impress the Browns coaches with his possession receiver ability. Cooper is a former college teammate and good friend of another Browns quarterback in Brandon Weeden, and while it doesn't look likely that Weeden will be in Cleveland in 2014, I think Josh Cooper certainly stands a chance, as the Browns are in desperate need of offensive playmakers.
David Nelson (Jets @ Dolphins) – 6 foot 5 inch wide receiver David Nelson had a big game for the Jets this past week, as he caught two touchdown passes from Geno Smith during a victory over the Browns. The 27 year old Nelson certainly has a shot at making it on the Jets roster next season, as he has shown good chemistry with Geno Smith. Its unclear right now if Head Coach Rex Ryan will be around next season in New York, but the tall and athletic former Florida Gator David Nelson certainly deserves a chance.
Dwight Jones (Dynasty Stash) – Another Jet receiver to watch in deeper dynasty leagues is 6 foot 4 inch Dwight Jones. Jones is currently on the Jets practice squad and recently came back to the NFL after having some off the field issues these past couple of seasons. Jones showed plenty of talent and promise during his receiving career a few years ago at North Carolina, and has come back to the NFL and the Jets with a new attitude and mindset. The Jets could sure use a quality wide receiver going into next season, and I think Jones has a chance to stick around there and make an impact.
Jerrel Jernigan (Giants vs. Redskins) – With Victor Cruz out with an injury and the Giants just trying to finish their disappointing season, 3rd year slot receiver Jerrel Jernigan had a pretty big game with quarterback Eli Manning. Jernigan is small and quick, with nice ability to keep the chains moving. As we expect a few changes in the Giant offense this offseason, Jernigan is one to watch especially in dynasty leagues, as his role could increase especially if someone like Hakeem Nicks isn't around next season.
Stedman Bailey (Rams @ Seahawks) – While fellow West Virginia rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin has obviously received quite a bit of spotlight in St. Louis this season, dynasty owners also need to remember teammate Stedman Bailey. Bailey was drafted a few rounds later than Tavon Austin, but is beginning to gain a larger role in the St. Louis offense, and led the team in targets this past week. Bailey could gain a much larger role for the Rams in 2014, as they really are in need of good receivers and playmakers.
Quinton Patton (49ers @ Cardinals) – Rookie Wide receiver Quinton Patton hasn't seen much action this season in San Francisco and has been a bit buried on the depth chart behind the likes of Anquan Boldin and others. Patton has some nice dynasty upside however, as he is speedy and has game breaking ability, and I could see him getting a larger role in the 49er offense next season. Boldin is approaching his mid 30's and Michael Crabtree has been injury prone, so Patton is someone to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues these next few years.
Gary Barnidge (Browns @ Steelers) – While the dynasty buzz has rightfully surrounded Browns Tight End Jordan Cameron this season, I think its also important to keep an eye on the Browns other tight end in Gary Barnidge. Barnidge is a 6 foot 5 tight end with strong athletic and leaping ability who has had some big catches, especially during times when Cameron has been out. Barnidge is a favorite of Head Coach Rob Chudzinski, as the two of them were together a season ago in Carolina, and could still play a good role in the future Browns offense, even if Jordan Cameron continues to breakout.
Gavin Escobar (Dynasty Stash) – While Tony Romo's favorite target in Dallas has often been tight end Jason Witten, one tight end to look at in dynasty leagues is San Diego State rookie Gavin Escobar. Escobar is 6 foot 6 with tremendous reach and athleticism, and is also nearly 10 years younger than Jason Witten. Escobar is a nice hold especially in deeper dynasty leagues, as we could see him making a big leap in value at some point in 2014 or later.
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Treasury prices rose Friday after the government said the U.S. economy slowed in the first three months of the year.
The price of the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose 6 cents for every $100 invested. The yield on the note fell to 1.93 percent from 1.95 percent late Thursday.
The Commerce Department estimated the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the January-March quarter, compared with a 3 percent rate in the final quarter of 2011. Consumer spending accelerated to an annual rate of 2.9 percent from a second robust quarter of growth in auto purchases.
Meanwhile, worries over European debt crisis continued. The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's warned that the Spain would have trouble paying down its debt with its economy in recession. Yields on Spanish and Italian government bonds rose, a sign that investors are still uneasy about the ability of those countries to service their debt. .
The 30-year Treasury bond rose 3 cents for every $100 invested. Its yield fell to 3.11 from 3.12 percent late Thursday.
The yield on the two-year Treasury note rose to 0.27 percent from 0.26 percent. The yield on the three-month Treasury bill was unchanged at 0.09 percent.


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Croft Canister 18cm
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Croft Canister 18cm
The search is over! This clever storage solution makes getting organised look beautiful and practical while fitting into existing decorating schemes with no fuss. The shapely glass canister tapers up into a narrow lip, adding balance to the piece, while the simple cork top brings an earthy, organic feel. Pretty enough to put on display on benchtops and shelves, it's versatile enough to store everything from daily necessities to those once-in-a-while items. The design is reminiscent of a one-off market find, with a hint of science-experiment chic, and will fit perfectly in beachy, eclectic and modern homes. Style it up with multiples or arrange in a display with contrasting pieces.
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Date: 22.12.2016
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The short story is about guy who is bullied by everyone, even his own family . His mom remarried after his father disappeared one day after going on a business trip. But one day he will make a discovery that will change his life.
Changelog Version 0.2a:
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Not sure what to do with the in-laws and family members this holiday season? How about checking out a few art galleries and museums as a family? If you are starting to shy away from this idea because you're not sure everyone in your party would enjoy the outing, don't shun the idea just yet. It's understandable that some find art museums and large galleries daunting. Even for the casual admirer, most museums contain enough artwork to merit days of enjoyment and discussion, it can be overwhelming to know where to start or even how to talk about what you see. Many of us find ourselves racing through each room casting hurried glances at piece after piece. Art critics Blake Gopnik and Christian Viveros-Fauné offer a different suggestion for approaching art appreciation. Forget the scramble to see and decipher every piece; pick just one. Pick one work of art and spend some time getting to know it and the artist. In case you aren't sure what they mean, you can check out their video Strictly Critical. They spend a full hour at the MoMA examining and discussing Jackson Pollock's One: Number 31, 1950. In case you don't have time to view an hour long discussion this holiday season, no worries, the highlights of their discussion are collapsed into this easily digestible five minute video. Check out this interesting perspective on viewing an American masterpiece, then head to a few local galleries and museums to try out their approach first hand.
Month: December 2014
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
We're in Love!
Sophie speaking:
Castor, this mousie is for you and your brother if you would like to share it with him. You can run all over the place after this little guy. He knows what he\'s in for. He swears he can outrun any ol\' meezer! Enjoy! Loves, Sophie
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Oh Dearest Abby,
This is for you!
I want you to know that I like quite girls. It's more conducive to cuddling in front of the fire on a cold afternoon. I don't mind if you boss me around like you boss your brothers. I'm used to taking orders. Any command from you would be like a bid of loving sweet nectar. For your royal wish is my deepest desire to fill. I want to make you happy, Sweet Abigail. May I take you out to a kitty cafe I know of? (It's really just my kitchen, cuz I'm not allowed outside). I'll feed you from a silver spoon delicious turkey pate. Later you and Reggie, Cookie and I can play a game of Scrabble, Monopoly or Spin the Pounce Jar.
Until we meet again, Tyler
Hi Reggie! How is your weekend going? I found this picture for you My Tabby Mancat,
Please just imagine my picture instead of the white girl you see inside the 'puter. That's how I imagine you dreaming of me throughout the day. For like your sister, I am the Queen of my domain. Unfortunately, only the master bedroom is mine, but I'm starting small and will one day branch out. Come over, I beg you, and worship me from close up. I hear you're a good brother to my new friend Abby. And she taught you well how to enforce her word? I might be able to use some of my talents around here. Especially with this orange annoying kitten who claims he lives here. Maybe you could get rid of him for me? Or at least make him cower in the corner of the dining room, far away from where I roam? Reggie, I think Tyler wants to invite you to come over some silly board games or something. Lets not and we'll spend the time better spent on the bed where you can chase all the other cats away for me. I'm going to love having you around. Maybe Abby can train another brother to be her enforcer. I'm going to need you at me beck and call. Mua, Mua ::Cookie kisses the air like the celebrities she sees on Entertainment Tonight::Come over soon Reg, ok! That's a demand not a request, by the way.
Jake says:
My Precious, Oh Precious, you're name is so wonderfully right for you. Here is my valentine picture for you:
I'm hoping that you and I can go somewhere to get away from the craziness at my house. I love sneaking out when my mom comes home from work. I'll teleport over to your place and take you wherever you want to go. Then maybe we can play in a field. Do you like to chase mice? I love to play with the fake ones so I'm imagine the fun of finding real ones and tracking them down. I just realized it was your family that sent me the wonderful Secret Paw's package. I still have all my blue toys and my blue blankie. I can bring the blankie with me and let you borrow it to keep you warm in the winter months while I'm not there to snuggle with you. Romantically yours, Jake the Rake
PS. Does anyone know how to change the text colors? When I tried to look up the info on the Help Blog I couldn't find anything. Please let me know, I would like to learn how to change the color of my letters. Ty
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- Turkey Cats said...
Dear Tyler,
Thank you for the beautiful Valentine. Yes, I am a very quiet girl with a loud purr. I love to snuggle with my mommy. I would love to come eat with you. Now, I will have to make a Valentine for you. It's also my Mommy's birthday and Persephone's (Batman's girlfriendcat).
Abby XOXO
Dear Cookie,
I love mousies. Your picture is perfect. I would love to come over and visit. I am used to being bossed around, so I don't mind. I can even come to your rescue if you need it.
- February 2, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- Lux said...
Those are beautiful valentines you found for your loves!
- February 2, 2008 at 6:28 PM
- Cheysuli and gemini said...
Those are beautiful Valentines. Any cat would be proud to get one.
Are you trying to change the text color on your blogger blog in the main section or somewhere else?
- February 2, 2008 at 7:18 PM
- Two Meezer Brothers said...
My Dearest Sophie! Thanks for the Valentine's mousie! He's been scampering all over the house. We've pounced and stalked and chased him bunches, but we haven't caught him yet. We're having a blast!
Thanks for the tip on the electric can opener. We can handle that! We're good at working together, especially when it comes to stinky goodness!
Purrs and headbutts,
Castor and Pollux
- February 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
- Katnippia said...
Dear Jake,
I just luvs the Valentines that youz found fur me. I finks that going to a firled and chasing micerz is a wonderful idea, and would be pawsome. I could pack us a picnic fur two and make a whole day of it. Then when we are done chasing the micerz we could snuggles under a tree and take a nappie.
Purrss, and headrubberz....Precious
- February 3, 2008 at 6:38 AM
- Parker said...
Those were all very sweet valentines!
- February 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
- Chairman Mao said...
Those are beeyootiful pickshures! Furry great Valentines fur your sweeties.
Kittyhugs and purrs from MaoMao!
- February 4, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- Two Meezer Brothers said...
Hiya Sophie!
I entered a Valentine for you over at the Who Do You Love contest blog. I hope you like it, sweetie cat!
- February 4, 2008 at 6:10 PM
- Kimo & Sabi said...
Happy belated 100th post!
- February 4, 2008 at 8:30 PM
- Miz Allie Cat said...
Miz allie cat says sorry but can you please send your address again because her files crashed..meow for the Swap n Tails
- February 4, 2008 at 8:54 PM
- Mickey said...
Those are very nice Valentines! You guys are so cute :)I just know your sweeties will be pleased!
Purrs Mickey
PeeEss: Congrats on 100 posts!!!!!
- February 5, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- Jan said...
In the Compose bar between the i (for italic) and the link icon, there is a large T with a little block of colors to the right. Just click on it and choose what color you want to use to write.
jans funny farm
- February 6, 2008 at 7:16 PM
- Willow said...
All of those Valentine's Cards are very nice!
Purrrrrrs, Willow
- February 7, 2008 at 9:45 PM
- Dragonheart & Merlin said...
Those are all wonderful valentines! :) Great choices. :)
Jan provided you with the instructions on how to change colour. :) If you want screenshots, let us know - we can have our mom take some.
- February 7, 2008 at 11:29 PM


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Guanfacine in Children With Tic Disorders
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01547000
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : March 7, 2012
Last Update Posted : January 24, 2017
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|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|March 1, 2012
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|March 7, 2012
|Last Update Posted Date
|January 24, 2017
|Study Start Date ICMJE
|April 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date
|December 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Yale Global Tic Severity Scale [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
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|Guanfacine in Children With Tic Disorders
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|Guanfacine in Children With Tic Disorders: A Multi-site Study
|Brief Summary
|The goal of this pilot study is to obtain preliminary information on the tolerability and efficacy of extended release guanfacine (trade name Intuniv) in children with Tourette Disorder (TD, also called Tourette syndrome).
|Detailed Description
Guanfacine is commonly used for the treatment of tics in children with Tourette Disorder, but neither the immediate release compound nor the new extended release formulation have been evaluated for tics as a primary outcome. This pilot study is not designed to demonstrate efficacy of extended release guanfacine in the treatment of tics in children with TD. Rather, the goal of this trial is to determine whether extended release guanfacine warrants further study in a large scale trial. Immediate-release guanfacine is frequently used in children with TD, but dosing, time to effect and adverse effects with the new extended release guanfacine are unknown. The use of placebo in this trial reduces bias in the measurement of outcomes because it ensures blindness in the parent and clinician ratings.
This is a three-site, investigator-initiated, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Subjects who show a positive response to extended release guanfacine in the 8-week double-blind phase will continue on the the drug in an 8-week extension phase. Subjects who are randomly assigned to placebo and do not show improvement will be offered 8-weeks of open-label treatment with Intuniv.
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|Phase 4
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|December 2016
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|Yale University
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Or, in other words how can you start bringing worth to your business?
It is tricky to say about the intentions of visitors who enter your or your competitor's website for that matter. But it would nevertheless be wise to reside on your opponent's Search Engine's Results Page through a pay-per-click (PPC) advertisement that augments the capability to secure traffic and convince visitors into becoming patrons who may have had prior intentions of preferring your rivals with their money.
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As noted yesterday, in early 1968 Santa Fe was seeking permission to discontinue many of the interstate trains still on its timetable. By the time of this July timetable, the Chief was gone, as was the Chicago-Kansas City trains and the Houston-Clovis trains. The Grand Canyon still hung on, but lost its name and is only identified as trains 23 & 24.
Click image to download a 4.5-MB PDF of this timetable.
Due to these discontinuances, the timetable is only the equivalent of six pages long. Besides 23 & 24, what remains are the Super Chief–El Capitan, San Francisco Chief, Texas Chief, three San Diegans, the Tulsan, La Junta-Denver, and daily trains between Williams and Phoenix and Williams to the Grand Canyon that didn't appear on the February timetable. The dreaded "Note A" indicating permission is sought to discontinue is applied to the Tulsan, the Williams-Phoenix and Williams-Grand Canyon trains, and the La Junta-Denver connections.


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Cookbook author and acclaimed Nordic chef Magnus Nilsson hosts a Dinner Lab (www.dinnerlab.com) event in New Orleans Nov. 17.
The event is part of a six-city tour celebrating Nordic food and culture and promoting the release of Nilsson's tome to the food movement, The Nordic Cookbook (Phaidon).
Nilsson is the chef at Sweden's Faviken (www.faviken.com) and one of a growing number of chef disciples of the Nordic, or "new Nordic," movement, which includes Chef Rene Redzepi of Copenhagen's Noma (www.noma.dk). The hyperlocal cuisine places a strong emphasis on foraging ingredients and Old World techniques such as pickling, drying and smoking.
New Orleans is the fourth stop on Nilsson's tour. Besides a general meet and greet with the chef, who will discuss the processes used in his cookbook and the highlights of Nordic cuisine, the dinner will feature a five-course menu prepared by Norwegian chef Christopher Haatuft.
Dinner Lab recently dropped its membership requirement, and reservations for the dinner can be made on its website. Like other meals in its nomadic dining club format, the location of the dinner is kept secret and guests are notified of the place the day before the event. The Nordic dinner costs $175 and includes food, beverages and a signed copy of Nilsson's book.


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Treasures: Vinyl a sound investment
Ireland's fine arts, antiques and collectables column
What was the first record you ever bought? Anyone born before 1980 will be able to answer that question.
Buying a record was a defining moment. Your choice of music said a lot about who you were and purchasing it on vinyl was like bringing home your identity in a plastic bag. How about your first MP3 download? Chances are, that wasn't such a memorable experience at all.
"A record is the ultimate interactive music format," says Dennis Cassidy of The Record Spot. "You buy it, bring it home, unwrap it, take it out of its sleeve and put it on the turntable… then you have to get up every 20 minutes to turn it over."
For people who grew up with vinyl, this archaic ritual is tinged with nostalgia.
Many of his customers are vinyl natives, seeking to recreate the lost record collection of their youth. In the early 1990s, many record collections were discarded or abandoned in favour of CDs, but the compact disc proved to be a short lived format. Now, vinyl is back in style.
More surprisingly, Cassidy also sells a lot of records to people in their late teens and early 20s. "They missed out on vinyl the first time round and they're looking for something more tangible than a digital download."
Another factor in the resurgence of interest in vinyl is that the analogue recordings have a different quality of sound. "There's a lot more subtlety in the vinyl," says Cassidy. "You're missing out on a lot of timbres and nuances with MP3."
On the flip side, vinyl records are vulnerable to dust and scratches. Incorrectly stored, they can warp in the heat. The attic, for example, is not a good place to keep vinyl. At The Record Spot (it's in the basement of The Rage on Dublin's Fade Street) you pay between €20 and €30 for a new album or a reissue of a popular classic by the likes of Led Zeppelin or Joy Division. But these, although they look like vintage albums, don't date from the time the music was recorded. A record can be reprinted, just like a book, and original or early pressings are much more collectible than later ones.
For example, you could probably pick up a reissue of Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon for less than €30. A first pressing of the same album, in excellent condition and including the original posters, could be worth €800.
Online nerd forums discuss the relative merits of various pressings with the enthusiasm of wine tasters discussing vintages but, from the outside, one pressing can look very much like another.
If you want to determine the value of a record, the best bet is to check out the serial number (it's stamped into the vinyl close to the central label). This number differentiates one pressing from another. Enter the serial number into one of the many online search engines and you should come up with its likely market value.
Almost all records are worth something. If you bring a box of records into a dealer you'll probably be offered 30pc of the sales price in cash or 50pc in store credit. While this isn't going to make you rich, it does offer the opportunity to replace the records that you don't want with some that you'll enjoy listening to.
"We check for damage and that the sleeves are in good condition, but nothing is too weird for us," says Cassidy. "We try to keep the collection as eclectic as possible." He's recently purchased a vintage record called How To Use A Typewriter. "Somebody might use it for sampling," he speculates.
Alex Chamberlain, dealer in vintage vinyl, is based in Kilcrohane, West Cork. You'll find his shop, Toy Republic, above the post office. "It's like an old fashioned record shop - you can flick through the albums," he says. "Young ones like the covers - they're full of information. With downloads you can get the information off the internet but you don't physically own it. It's in cyberspace."
Chamberlain's wares range from 1980s pop singles (four for €1), through the usual suspects of vinyl - David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison - to 1960s and 1970s reggae. "I can't get enough of it," he says.
His most expensive album is the short-lived original of Led Zeppelin's debut album, known as the "turquoise version". At €3,000, it's a collectors' item. "I wish it was signed," he says. "But that's not going to happen. They spent most of their lives not talking to each other and now the drummer's dead."
Signed records can be very valuable, often as much for the autograph as for the album itself. Chamberlain once had an original pressing of Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), signed by all the Beatles. "Someone offered me €23,500 for it," he says.
If you have a rare or valuable album, you're better selling through a specialised record auction than a dealer, but most auctioneers aren't interested in trawling through boxes of old records. The best plan is to check out the prices online first.
"Most sellers have an inflated idea of what their record collection is worth," says Stuart Purcell of Whyte's.
There are, of course, exceptions. In March 2015, a first pressing of That's All Right, a seven inch single recorded by Elvis Presley for Sun Records in 1955, sold at Whyte's for €1,000. In the same auction, a seven inch single of Love Me Do (1962), signed by all the Beatles, sold for €3,600.
See therage.ie, toyrepublic.ie, spindizzyrecords.com, whytes.ie.
In the salerooms
An antique auction at City Auction Rooms in Waterford will take place on Monday at 10.30am.
It will include two paintings by Thomas Ryan PPRHA (b.1929): Liffey, Up Stream, oil on canvas (60cm x 70cm), is estimated between €5,000 and €7,000; and a signed self portrait, est €4,000 to €6000.
There are also two paintings by Arthur Maderson, Almost Dusk, (€4,000 to €6,000) and Lady In Red (€1,200 to €1,500).
The auction also includes a Waterford droplet chandelier (€900 to €1,200); a Waterford 10 branch chandelier (€1,600 to €2,000); a Victorian mahogany grandfather clock by Richard Dillon of Waterford (€800 to €1,200); and a Victorian oak and mahogany-cased grandfather clock with a brass face, by Benjamin Andrew of St Austle (€1,500 to €2,400).
See cityauctionrooms.com.
An Antiques, Art and Vintage Fair will take place in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire on Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Expect more than 30 exhibitors from Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, selling items ranging from antique furniture and vintage décor, antique silver and art, to vintage fashion, mid-century homeware, rare books and quirky collectables. Admission is €3.50.
An auction of Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver will take place at O'Reilly's Auction Rooms next Wednesday at 1pm. Highlights include a four-row cultured pearl necklace with an antique diamond set cluster clasp (€8,000 to €9,000) and a fine pink sapphire and diamond halo cluster pendant and chain mounted in white gold (€5,500 to €6,000).
There will also be a number of small affordable items, many of them antiques. Brooches offer particularly good value, including an antique 18ct gold crescent brooch set with turquoise and seed pearls (€180 to €220) and an antique 14ct gold crescent brooch set with turquoise and seed pearls (€120 to €140).
A talking-point piece, a tiger tooth brooch mounted in 9ct gold is €80 to €100. For full details, see oreillysfineart.com.
An auction of fine interior furnishing will take place at Adam's on Sunday at 12pm.
Highlights include an 18th century mahogany long case clock made by James Aickin (fl. 1738-1780) of Cork (his name is proudly inscribed on the brass dial).
This dates from an era where grandfather clocks were truly individual and is estimated between €3,000 and €5,000. Another piece of Irish heritage is for sale in the shape of a Belleek first period model of a Crouching Venus (1863-1890).
The piece is 46cm high and estimated between €2,000 and €4,000. A sentimental Victorian painting, Puppies Bathtime by Charles George Hards (fl. 1883-1891) shows an original that paved the way for multiple clichéd imitations and is estimated between €3,000 and €5,000. For full details, see adams.ie.
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The Gaza ***** is located between the country of Israel and the mediterranean sea. All the water from the sea is undrinkable due to the presence of salt, and all the underground aquifers in the Gaza territory guide all of its water into the Israel region leaving nearly no water for the Palestinian. Water shortages are common in the area where the population density is considered to be one of the highest in the world, leaving there to be a small quantities of water to be distributed over a large population.
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3 Bedrooms
3 Beds
1 Bathroom
1 Bath
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3 Flatmates
|Room Type
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|Length of Stay
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|Anyone welcome
|Weekly rent
|4 weeks rent
|Not included in rent
|Available but not included in rent
|On street parking
Large room (last flat mate had a king size bed, a couple cupboards, and racks to hang clothes with space to spare) in a spacious 3-bedroom Queenslander with a 'wrap-around' veranda at the front with a view of the city. Large backyard (un-fenced so not great for pets, also currently not approved on the lease), backyard is on a hill so get great views out there!
Bedroom is unfurnished but we have all the basics in the living and kitchen areas.
Plenty of storage area underneath the house.
Short walk to Paddington and Red Hill and bus routes.
High-speed cable internet, along with gas & electricity additional to rent.
Currently living here are Hugh (23) and Lachlan (26), both full-time workers. Lachlan also studies part time.
Hugh is an electrical engineer who moved up from Sydney at the beginning of the year for a new job. His hobbies include discovering new coffee places, honing my pizza cooking skills on the BBQ and exploring the cycling routes and mountain biking trails around Brisbane.
I (Lachlan) am a Contract Administrator for a Construction Company, also studying Construction Management. I'm from Country NSW. My hobbies are powerlifting, skateboarding, coffee and beers!
We usually head down to one of the places around Paddington or Caxton St once a week to have a beer and food together so someone who would like to join in on that would be ideal!
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3/29/10: El Chalten, Argentina to Perito Moreno (city, not glacier), Argentina
There are so many ways to start this post that I can't decide on a way to begin. Let's just try out a few different beginnings then, shall we?
Beginning one (purely informational):
Getting to Bariloche from El Chalten is either two full-day bus rides, stopping in Perito Moreno for the night – or one long bus ride over two nights and one day. (How the math works out on this I have no idea.) The two-day ride would end up costing us roughly 25 USD more per person (including one night's hostel stay at Perito Moreno city), but on the plus side we wouldn't have to spend two nights in a row on a regular bus. (There's no cama or semi-cama service on this particular route – if there had been, we would have for sure taken the double-overnight.) We eventually decided that, for the sake of my sanity, we would splurge on the two-day bus rides. Because who wants to arrive somewhere with a deranged wife for the sake of saving fifty dollars? Nobody, that's who. But you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men? Me neither, but I'm pretty sure the gist of it is "let's see how close we can get Zhou to the edge before pushing her right over it."
Beginning two (parental advice flashback):
The one thing that my dad used to always say to me at the end of every telephone conversation when I was at school was, "Remember Zhou, your health comes first. Your health is the most important thing." After I graduated and moved to Charlotte, it was, "Zhou, you should make sure you're exercising regularly. If you have your health, you have the number one thing." And before we left on the trip, the familiar refrain, "Zhou and Kevin, remember that safety comes first. If you have to spend some extra money, just do it. Don't worry about the money, worry about your safety. That's priority number one." I kept thinking about this as we spent the wee hours of the morning sitting on the street in Perito Moreno, although in this situation you'd have to replace the word "safety" with "comfort" in my dad's last phrase for it to actually be applicable.
Beginning three (conversational snippet):
Z: This isn't romantic, you know.
K: What, for a honeymoon?
Z: No, for everything. EVERYTHING. This is most definitely NOT romantic.
But any way that I begin, one thing is undeniable. Today we spent the most miserable night/early morning/three hours that we've ever spent on this trip. Maybe excepting our first night in the London airport – because at least this time I didn't throw up. Well, let me revise that statement. For ME it was the most miserable night/early morning/three hours that we've ever spent on this trip. I think Kevin mostly enjoyed himself. He is strange, that Kevin.
So what exactly happened? Well, our original bus, which left El Chalten on time at 9am, had suffered from some mechanical issues this (or was it technically yesterday?) morning. (It's a bit questionable as to what the problem actually was since the bus seemed to be running ok to me.) After stopping two or three times on the road for some attempted repairs, the bus drivers evidently decided it would be best for us to stop for good at a small estancia (farm) in the middle of nowhere and call their backup bus to come get us instead of risking our bus breaking down on the road. Ok, fine. Great. We would spend four hours waiting at the estancia after already weathering a few hours of delays. Wonderful. No problem. We had a package of crackers and a Scrabble board, so we would be ok.
Our backup bus arrived just after 7pm, and we all quickly piled in, relieved that it had actually made it. In hindsight perhaps we should have piled in rather less quickly, but at the time we were just so happy to be on the road again. The rest of the ride passed without much incident. We did stop once around 1am at a small stand that sold outrageously priced empanadas. Kevin said he asked for carne, but I'm pretty sure that they got "carne" confused with "air," because that's all I could seem to find in my empanada.
But at least I would spend the next three hours sleeping relatively peacefully on the bus. We pulled into the Perito Moreno bus stop – which was just the front of a hotel that the bus company worked with in order to squeeze the most money out of desperate, shelter-seeking backpackers – at 4:06am, seven hours behind schedule and four hours before our next bus would leave for Bariloche. The surly and unyielding (and I might add just plain MEAN) hotel owner was asking for the exorbitant rate of 60 pesos per person for a dorm bed for just three hours repose. We mutinied. About a dozen of us decided we'd rather sleep outside in front of the hotel than give the owner any money. He shrugged and promptly closed and locked the hotel door, leaving us to the mercy of the cold sidewalks and the medium-sized stray dogs. (Dad, don't worry, if we had been in a big city or if there had only been three or four of us not wanting to spend the money, we would have gone inside. Safety first!)
A few of the more mechanically-minded folks spent the first hour or so convening, adjourning, and then reconvening the "Is it possible to unlock a bus door from the outside?" meeting. The next hour was filled with small talk. The rest of the time? We just waited. It was awful, the waiting.
A few things opened (and by a few I mean two) around 7am, so Kevin and I sat down to a quick breakfast before getting on our next bus at 8am, which luckily left on time.
All in all, worst night ever.
But, as Kevin pointed out at five in the morning (in a statement I completely ignored, because there was no room for optimism in my brain at that time and under those circumstances), "Hey, at least it's a good story. And now you have something to blog about!" Great.
Puzzles for Postcards
Where Am I? Name the city.
Picture of the Day: We will frame this one and call it "Prelude to the Worst Night EVER."


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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 439636
Putting the panel anywhere other than the bottom overlaps desktop icons
Last modified: 2008-04-09 13:10:37 EDT
Description of problem:
If I move the KDE panel to other parts of the screen (top/left/right), the icons
on the screen don't move to accommodate it, so the panel overlaps them. In the
default KDE live CD, this includes the "install" icon and the top left and the
plasma thingy in the top right.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
(the version in the F9 KDE live image; can't check just now, sorry)
How reproducible:
Every time
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Right click on panel
2. Choose "Panel settings"
3. Select "Top" for the Location
4. Press "OK" or "Apply"
Actual results:
The panel moves to the desired location and appears over the desktop icons
Expected results:
The icons move to accommodate the panel
Additional info:
I'll attach a screenshot in a second of the panel overlapping the "Install" icon
Created attachment 299595 [details]
KDE panel overlapping Install icon
report to upstream bugs.kde.org please.
Comment on attachment 299595 [details]
KDE panel overlapping Install icon
This is the top-left corner of my screen with a panel located at the top. White
wallpaper is due to bug 439071. :)
Done. Should I close this as UPSTREAM now too? I'm not sure of the process ...
leaving open for tracking purposes or close->upstream, either works. :)


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Decided: December 28, 1992.
CAROL KOELBLE, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT,v.JOHN JOSEPH KOELBLE, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT
On appeal from Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Essex County.
Michels, Bilder and Baime. The opinion of the court was delivered by Baime, J.A.D.
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At issue in this appeal is whether a noncustodial parent who receives alimony from the custodial parent may be ordered to pay child support. We hold that the child support guidelines may be applied to determine the obligation of the noncustodial parent, but alimony received from the custodial parent may not be considered in determining his or her contribution.
The facts are not in dispute. After 29 years of marriage, the parties were divorced in 1982. Plaintiff was awarded custody of the parties' nine year old daughter, Kristina. A property settlement agreement incorporated into the divorce judgment provided that defendant was to pay weekly child support in the amount of $100. In addition, defendant was to pay alimony in the sum of $150 per week. The agreement provided, however, that after Kristina's emancipation, defendant's alimony obligation
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was to be reduced by a sum equal to 40% of the amount earned by plaintiff in excess of $10,400 a year.
As Kristina matured, she expressed the desire to move into defendant's home. When she became 18, Kristina graduated from high school and enrolled in college on a full-time basis. The parties mutually agreed that she would reside with defendant. On July 31, 1991, defendant filed a motion in the Family Part, requesting a change in the custody order. Defendant also sought child support and a reduction of his alimony obligation. Plaintiff interposed no objection to the proposed modification of custody, but opposed the remainder of defendant's application. Updated case information statements indicated that plaintiff's gross income exclusive of alimony was $531 per week and that her net available income was $406. Defendant's weekly gross income was $1,407 and his net available income was $733.13.
The Family Part Judge granted the change in custody and terminated defendant's child support obligation. However, the Judge denied defendant's application for child support and a reduction of alimony. Although the Judge's oral opinion is not altogether clear, he apparently considered it inconsistent to direct a noncustodial parent who receives alimony to pay child support. We disagree and reverse.
We see nothing antithetical in requiring a noncustodial parent who receives alimony from the custodial parent to bear her fair share of the parties' obligation to support their child. In reaching this Conclusion, we recognize that the termination of a marriage involves an "economic mosaic" comprised of equitable distribution, alimony and child support and that these financial components interface. Sheridan v. Sheridan, 247 N.J. Super. 552, 569, 589 A.2d 1067 (Ch.Div.1990). Nevertheless, each award has a distinct purpose and is based on different policy considerations. The purpose of alimony is to provide the dependent spouse with a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage. Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503,
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569 A.2d 770 (1990); Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488, 501-02, 453 A.2d 527 (1982); Lepis v. Lepis, 83 N.J. 139, 150, 416 A.2d 45 (1980); N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The objective of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation. Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. at 503, 569 A.2d 770; Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 502, 453 A.2d 527; Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69, 275 A.2d 132 (1971). The supporting spouse's obligation is set at a level that will maintain that standard. Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. at 503, 569 A.2d 770. In contrast, children are entitled to have their needs accord with the current standard of living of both parents, which may reflect an increase in parental good fortune. Zazzo v. Zazzo, 245 N.J. Super. 124, 130, 584 A.2d 281 (App.Div.1990), certif. denied, 126 N.J. 321, 598 A.2d 881 (1991). In other words, children are entitled to share the benefits accruing to a successful parent. Walton v. Visgil, 248 N.J. Super. 642, 646, 591 A.2d 1018 (App.Div.1991); Dunne v. Dunne, 209 N.J. Super. 559, 567, 508 A.2d 273 (App.Div.1986); cf. Weitzman v. Weitzman, 228 N.J. Super. 346, 549 A.2d 888 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 114 N.J. 505, 555 A.2d 623 (1989). "There is no divorce between parent and child." Zazzo v. Zazzo, 245 N.J. Super. at 130, 584 A.2d 281.
The distinction between alimony and child support is made manifest in our statutes and court rules. The Legislature has dictated that certain factors must be considered in setting support. These factors reinforce the differences between alimony and child support in cases not covered by court rule. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 provides:
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18th September 2009 Night.
The first time i saw a shooting star across the beautiful night sky. It was a really starry night. havn't seen such pretty stars for the longest time. They were practically blinking up there. brightening up the whole dark sky.
There we were, sitting by the beach late at night, against the sound of waves, starry sky. He said i might see a shooting star if i had look hard enough at the sky. I told him, i've never seen one before, and he seemed quite surprised. 🙂 But as we sit by the beach during our camping night, out of no where, one bright spark fell from the sky. There, is the 1st one i've ever seen, and best of all, with all the loveliest favourite things around me. People say wishes come true when you made one during a shooting, i didn't had the time to react after the excitement of discovering one. But when i think back, what would i wish for?
I know, i don't really need that one wish, i couldn't ask for more, for he is the best thing that happened to me. And here he is with me, we, being in love with each other dearly. 🙂
This is one of the romantic moments we had. have. and will have.


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Huntsman pack charms Lowell
Here's a look at the Boston Herald/UMass Lowell sit-down with the Huntsman family yesterday. Mary Kaye, the wife of Jon Huntsman, former ambassador to China and presidential hopeful, along with two of her daughters, Mary Anne and Liddy, took part in an hour-long forum to discuss their mounting role in their dad's campaign for president.
While they dismissed any political ambitions of their own, the young women insisted, along with their mom, that they would be in the fight until the very end, and didn't predict an early winner in the race for the GOP nomination.
They are the masterminds behind the Twitter sensation @Jon2012girls. Take a look.


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I realized a few days ago that I don't post as often as I'd like - but then when I sat down and starting thinking about what I could write about, I came up with nothing, because my life is boring when I'm in school!
My Mondays through Friday consist of me waking up at 6am, going to the gym, going to class and/or work, coming home and eating and then getting through as much homework as I can before I pass out at 11:30. Tuesdays and Thursdays are a little less hectic because I don't have class on those days, and that's when I get most of my homework done - but Mondays and Wednesdays are a mad show, espcially because I don't get home until 7:45 and then Mondays at 8 the girls come over to watch Gossip Girl!
Now some people may say I am crazy for getting up at 6 just to go to the gym. But if you have ever been to our college's gym you would realize why I do so. If you go after 8:30 it is impossible to get a machine without having to wait for it! Plus, the time on the stationary bike gives me a good 25 minutes to read the latest book!
Well that's the excitement of my life. I won't fill you in with the details of my weekend social life, too crazy too handle ;-)
Until next time...
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The Travel Foundation and ABTA have revealed the findings of their Holiday Shopping Report, to coincide with Make Holidays Greener Month www.makeholidaysgreener.org.uk
The findings revealed that British holidaymakers could be unwittingly spending up to 10% of their total holiday budget on souvenirs that are illegal, environmentally-damaging or destined to end up in the bin.
With more than two-thirds of Brits admitting that shopping is one of the highlights of their holiday, the organisations are urging holidaymakers to choose souvenirs that support destination communities, reduce negative impacts on the environment and are likely to be enjoyed and valued for longer when they return home.
The report shows there is confusion amongst holidaymakers about what is illegal to bring home and what is OK.
Despite an international ban dating back to 1990, 11% of respondents thought they could bring ivory home from holiday from some or all countries and didn't know whether or not they would be breaking the law. Some may also be at risk of prosecution when they return to the UK through importing souvenirs made from endangered species.
Almost a third (29%) of respondents thought that bringing religious artefacts (objects with a special religious significance) home from holiday was illegal from some or all countries, although that's not the case (holidaymakers are however advised to establish whether these have been sourced legally). A further 17% thought the same of wood carvings and 16% believed that of leather goods.
Another 15% admitted they had brought a shell or piece of coral back with them yet a third of these are either no longer displayed or had been binned. Coral and certain shells require a permit to be brought into the UK and marine ecosystems are threatened when they are harvested for souvenirs.
The most popular holiday souvenir is the t-shirt, with more than half of all Brits admitting that they've brought one back from their travels, yet only a handful of holidaymakers admit to ever wearing them when they get back home. Along with fake designer goods, they top the list of holiday memorabilia most likely to be discarded or binned within weeks of return.
The report also revealed that almost three-quarters of people (74%) enjoy buying from local markets, craftspeople and small shops to experience culture and buy unusual souvenirs. This in turn benefits the local economy. Local produce, such as olive oil, ornaments, handicrafts and jewellery are the most well-used post-holiday souvenirs, representing good buys.
Sue Hurdle, chief executive of the Travel Foundation, said: "For those heading away on their summer holiday this year, look out for quality crafts, check to see where the item is made and what it's made from - ask the stallholder or shop owner if there isn't a label. Think about things you can imagine looking at or using when you get back home - local art which can be framed, rugs or hand-crafted jewellery - and don't forget to enjoy the experience."
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May We Introduce Ourselves?
A Brief History
Rainstat started as a lawn maintenance company called "Just Lawn" in Brownwood, Texas. The company grew and enjoyed doing their little bit to help Brownwood be beautiful. The only problem was that my two sons and I didn't really like mowing grass–at least not the acres and acres we were mowing back in 1991. We did, however, enjoy sprinkler systems and, to some degree, landscaping.
When Daniel, my oldest child, had a gymnastic accident and broke his neck (see the blurb to the right) we narrowed our focus to just irrigation. Later we further narrowed that focus to limit it to just the repair of sprinkler systems.
In 2010 we moved to Waco in order to be closer to our church. We had been traveling the 2+ hour trip and decided something had to give. Well we sold our place and rented a place in Waco for several years. We now "homestead" a small parcel of land between Elm Mott and Gholson.
Our core beliefs have changed very little since the start of the business.
- We want to be absolutely honest in our dealings with you.
- We want to stay informed and skilled in the latest methods of irrigation repair.
- We want to be absolutely fair to our employees.
- We want to take the risk on a job that turns into a "horror story" so you stay in control of what you invest.
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Call us today at 254.829.3800
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Our Story
We are often asked if this is a franchise. It's not. It is owned and operated by a family that lives with you here in Waco. At one time I wanted to become a big business, but that changed. I have never been too personal with the web site, but that is changing now. If you want to know about Rainstat, you get to know the Saylor family and our journey. This is a part of Our Story.
Cutting to the "chase."
Me (Doug) and my two sons (Daniel and Drew) enjoyed part of all we were doing, but having a bunch of employees was not one of them. So, several years ago, we decided we would do just what we could do together. We had two large landscape/sprinkler jobs going when we got the call that Daniel had had an accident at the gym–and it looked bad.
When Drew and I got to the gym, Daniel was lying on the mat and couldn't move anything from the neck down. Drew ran to see if the coach had called for an ambulance. He had. I was left there with my oldest child and both of us were afraid. I had tried to live my life as a Christian up to that point so turning to prayer was somewhat natural for me. I prayed for Daniel and asked the Lord to make all of this okay. I felt a Presence and an assurance that, indeed, this was going to be "okay," and told that to my wide awake but immobile son.
For the next two and a half months, all five of us (we have a daughter, too) transplanted our lives to Abilene, Texas and Hendricks Hospital. I just knew Daniel was going to get up out of that bed and start walking down the halls any day. It's been almost 20 years now and I still expect that to happen.
A few weeks into all this drama, someone told my son, "Everything is going to be alright." Daniel looked at him and said, "It's already alright!" He's kept that attitude the whole time.
So, Change Happens.
As you might imagine, an event like this changes a family and a business. You might wonder how we kept things going all that time we were in the hospital. We were attending a home church at the time and they literally kept things going. Fellow churchmen, Mike Dillard, Tom Riedland, and Steve Polasky kept the business going. A radio station owned by Phil Watts sold our greenhouse full of begonia hanging baskets we had to leave in order to help us while we were in Abilene. One customer, Larry Henderson told us his project would still be there when we got past all this and we finished his job about a year later. A sprinkler install we were working on in a nearby town was on hold and the lady we were working for was quite elderly and didn't need her yard torn up with trenches from a half-done sprinkler system. A former employee, Kevin Scalley, called and said he'd heard about what happened and asked what jobs were incomplete. I told him about the job for the elderly lady. "Don't worry about that job. I'll complete it." You, dear reader cannot know how few people on this earth could complete someone else's sprinkler system, but Kevin had been trained by us and knew and had demonstrated the care we put into a system. He did it.
Because of all this, our family has been changed and enriched. I have seen what God's love is. It is a love of self-sacrifice. It's not soft and it's not sentimental. It sometimes looks like sweat and sore muscles, too little sleep and tears.
We began to look for something we were able to taste but desired the whole meal. It's a long story from this point that brought us to Waco and to the Fellowship we are a part of now. Maybe I'll be bold enough to share that with you another time.
Epilogue: Drew carries the load for Rainstat and I teach classes for continuing ed for other irrigators. Daniel is in a wheelchair and is an estimator and dispatcher/office manager for a transport/construction company here in Waco. Dara, our daughter, is married to Brian Claborn. She works at Homestead Fiber Arts when she's not holding their son, Caleb.