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I was home for the holidays (I have to phrase it that way to be complicit in the "war on christmas"). My parents had just picked me up at the airport, we were sitting around the table catching up.
My parents are not, have never been, socially conservative. We were talking about the news- in fact, we had just discussed something we all found ridiculous. Then I brought up the then-recent ruling on "intelligent design"- how this religious, conservative judge slammed its proponents- and my mother starts going off on how he's wrong and how evolutionists don't understand anything.
My mother has never taken even the most basic biology, so she is full of misconceptions (as we all are about some things), but-- and this is a recurring theme with various people I know-- has no idea that she has no idea. So she starts going off on how there's no way a world this complex could have evolved, and am I saying that we evolved from an ameoba, and how mutations are usually negative so how can positive evolution happen...
At which point I couldn't take it and told her she didn't know what she was talking about. Which, while true, is never taken well, so it was my mistake. But beyond just not taking that statement well, which was her right, she loses her temper completely and starts screaming about how I'm the one who doesn't know what I'm talking about, etc.
My father and I both try to calm her down (this is a familiar routine, including the part where my mother starts screaming at my father to not butt in, that she was having a conversation with me, and my father says, I thought we were all having a conversation, and everything we say just makes her angrier). So it escalates and escalates. My mother gets so angry that she starts shaking and looks around, as if she's looking for something. Apparently, she was looking for something to throw at my dad, because she finds a small piece of feta left on her plate and flings it at him.
My father can be pretty slow on the uptake, but he's also surprisingly insightful. He's put names on certain Mom behaviors-- such as how, whenever we leave to go somewhere, she decides she wants to water the plants then and there on the way out, and then she yells at everyone else about why we're late. He also recently coined "her Saturday morning fit"-- which is a generic version of what happened that day: everything's going fine, when all of the sudden my mother decides to pick a fight. That usually involves noticing that there's a dirty glass on the table and starting to yell about how she's always picking up after everyone. And it's not anything to take at face value (although I imagine she does do quite a bit of picking up) because it's stuff like "what's that [pointing at parsley]? why is that there? that's been there since yesterday" when it's been there for about five minutes, and I just took it out because I'm using it to cook. She does do it about every Saturday. It's getting old. And I'm learning to accept it and just roll my eyes, without arguing.
She hasn't let go of the evolution thing. From time to time, she'll rekindle the argument, including when I'm trying to sleep. She'll say, "how can we make you see that evolution is just not possible?"
I don't say anything. That seems to work, and we can move on, discuss other things.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
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Ravensara Aromatica, Ravensara Aromatica (Ravensara)
This plant is a member of the Lauraceae family and is native to Madagascar. Its oil is extracted from the leaves and branches. It has antibacterial, antiseptic, disinfectant and germ-killing properties. Not suitable for children under the age of 6 or if pregnant.
In aromatherapy, Ravensara promotes concentration and helps alleviate anxiety, discouragement and stress.
see. Markus Schirner 2002 "aroma oils" Schirner Verlag, Darmstadt, 4th edition 2011
Products with Ravensara
Badger Balm Aromatic Chest Rub21 g, 56 g
- Promotes easy breathing
- Eases minor coughs and stuffy noses
- Suitable for the entire family
- Suitable for all skin types
- Ideal after waking up
- Promotes concentration

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Murals By Marg ̶ a Canadian Artist showcases her portfolio using a .CA website
If you're looking for a unique and special way to decorate your walls, Margaret Cresswell has got you covered.
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Re: st: Range Merging
"Austin Nichols" <email@example.com>
Re: st: Range Merging
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:40:50 -0500
Malcolm Wardlaw <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Do you want to keep multiple observations per "event" company on the
"matching" companies (with two ID variables defining companies and
groups of companies)? Or do you want some aggregate measure of
matching companies, such as mean assets? For the latter problem, I
prefer to merge without a matching variable, then loop over
observations as shown at
"each of these group of sample firms " sounds like the former problem;
a many-to-one almost-nearest-neighbor problem.
You may want -findit nearmrg- or -findit nnmatch-
On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 3:13 PM, Malcolm Wardlaw <email@example.com> wrote:
> I wanted to pose this question to Statalist regarding matching data to a
> range of values instead of exact values. I kind of asked this question
> before, but I realized from the response that my question was somewhat
> ill formed, so I'll try to be as explicit as possible. I will use an
> example to illustrate the question.
> Let's say I want to do a long-run event study on the changes in real
> growth of companies. In order to do this, I need to appropriately match
> the company I am running the event study on to a group of comparable
> companies. For this, I need a matched dataset of all companies that
> match in a range of accounting variables.
> The match occurs as follows. I have a data set (1) containing all of
> the companies I wish to perform the event study on. I need to then
> create a dataset (2) that contains matching companies from a dataset of
> the larger Compustat universe of all firms (3). To do this, I need to
> gather all firms that have the same SIC code, sales that are between 15%
> and -15% of the event company, and assets that are between 20% and -20%
> of the event company in the quarter of the event. The new dataset must
> also have a marker for each of these group of sample firms that
> corresponds to the event firm.
> Here is how I originally dealt with the problem. In the program, Stata
> is continually cycling through the data, loading part of another dataset
> into memory, appending it to another dataset from disk, saving that
> dataset to disk, and then reloading the original dataset from disk each
> time. It works, but it seems very inefficient.
> Is there a best practice on how to do this, or is this basically as good
> as it's going to get?
> ---------------------------------------
> local num = _N
> forval i = 1/`num' {
> /*The sales of Event Company i*/
> local sales=sales[`i']
> /*The quarter of the observation*/
> local qtr=eventquarter[`i']
> /*SIC code*/
> local sic=sic3[`i']
> /*Assets of the event company*/
> local assets=qassets
> /*A code that uniquely tags the event*/
> local code=code[`i']
> quietly:use compustat if `qtr'=obsqtr & `sic'=sic3 &
> qsales<=1.15*`sales'/*
> */ &
> qsales>=.85*`sales'&qassets<=1.2*`assets'&qassets>=.85*`assets', clear
> gen code=`code'
> append using comparables
> quietly:save comparables,replace
> use events
> }
> ---------------------------------------
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Now that producer Shonda Rhimes has shepherded three series onto the current TV schedule — Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and the new Off the Map — we can pinpoint the signature, common traits in her work. She likes big casts consisting equally of men and women; everyone must be pretty; they must be caregivers who labor and love with great strenuousness, frequently with one another; and they must be able to deliver a florid line such as "This is where medicine was born!" without bursting into giggles.
Off the Map is Grey's Anatomy with flies; it's Private Practice with no sunblock. Set, we are vaguely informed, "somewhere in South America" (the series is actually shot primarily in Hawaii), Map divides its doctors into two groups: the dashing "old" pros (Martin Henderson, Valerie Cruz, Jason George) and the eager young pups (Zach Gilford, Mamie Gummer, Caroline Dhavernas, Rachelle Lefevre). Because Gilford used to star on Friday Night Lights and Gummer has done fine work on The Good Wife and is Meryl Streep's daughter, my hopes were high that Off the Map would be a superior nighttime soap opera.
But the premiere episode is marred by a dreary earnestness and a smothering flood of character backstories. (Example: Gilford's Tommy used to be a med-school party boy, and so his South American stint is a form of penance. Boo-hoo.) The show really needs to be about, as one character says, "baby docs padding their résumés" by frolicking in a warm climate — now, that might be fun. The second episode, however, proves more promising. It includes Gilford taking off his shirt to help a dying man and, in the midst of the emergency, being called on his exhibitionism by the female doc he's trying to impress. More of that clever self-criticism, please, Off the Map.
The show's creator, Jenna Bans, worked previously on Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives, so she knows how to juggle characters and that mixture of romantic and workplace subplots that inspire millions of viewer fantasies. Bans has woven in what will doubtless be an Off the Map trademark: regular tips the baby docs receive about local medicine methods (using tree sap to heal wounds; insects that stop gangrene). Plus, Gummer's particular tragic backstory is healed verbally by another doctor who actually says, "That kid you misdiagnosed back in the States — we've all got one."
Melodrama, rippling musculature, straight-from-a-Valentine's-Day-card dialogue: There's no reason Off the Map can't become a hit. It just has to avoid sincerity like the plague. Or gangrene. C+
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Hi guys,
Just need to check with you. I ran a scan with Defender on my site and it showed two issues found. Looking at the issues, it shows that it found the file php_errorlog in two locations;
It is my understanding that this file is just a log of all php errors from your site. Am I missing something here?
If it is just a log, would it be ok to click "Ignore File?"
Thanks for all your great help :slight_smile:


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"…It's not us that were teaching Radio. It was Radio that was teaching us."
-Ed Harris (Coach Jones in 'Radio')
As I sit here writing, thinking of Radio and the movie about his life and relationship with Coach Jones, a smile comes across my face and my heart. I recall how gentle, loving, warm-hearted and kind Radio was to everyone, even though he was mentally challenged and not quite the 'same' as most of the people in the movie. People who seemed to shun him due to his condition and his uniqueness or who mocked him because they felt that he was too 'dumb' to do anything about it. In their ignorance, as they mocked Radio, they had no idea that he was the example for how we should treat everyone that we meet.
As human beings when we see those that are mentally challenged or 'different' from us we tend to look down upon them or keep our distance from them, due to the fact that they make us feel uncomfortable or we feel that they will approach us and we won't know how to interact with them, or simply they may cause us some level of embarrassment. When we do this, we are making ourselves 'bigger' than others and most likely missing a chance to show kindness to another person whose entire reason for living is to give and show kindness to others because that is what they're life entails.
Radio went about his daily life living simple and as a child would, listening to his radio and riding in his shopping cart with the wind against his face. He would have a 'Hello' on his lips and a crooked smile to greet everyone as he met them. Even when people were treating him wrong or mocking him, he was slow to anger and continued in his unique 'Radio Way.' As coach Jones took him under his wing after his mother's passing and people began to give him a chance, they noticed that Radio may have been 'different' but he was the most Loving individual in the town, bringing people together in love and inspiring smiles and laughter where ever he went.
In my experiences throughout life, I have found that those individuals, who are 'different,' like Radio, are the most caring and loving individuals that one can know. They don't care much about money, or what the status quo is, or what is being worn, or if they impress everyone, they simply want to receive and give Love, as we ALL should be doing because that is why GOD put us here in the first place. Those of us who are not labeled as 'different' should show those that are, the same respect and dignity that we seek to be shown. Radio is 'different' and his difference changed an entire town and I'm sure many more around the World. He set the example for all of us. If I choose to follow anyone's example, it will be Radio's. His is closest to GOD's.
"My Name Radio… Radio like dem' Fren' Freyes!"
What's your name?
-PM Bishop


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Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has asked for a move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to MirrorFootball.
The 23-year-old is seeing his Old Trafford chances limited further with the imminent arrival of Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria.
And Tottenham are thought to be interested in taking the England international off Louis van Gaal's hands in either a permanent deal worth around £15million, or season-long loan.
However, despite United's willingness to allow Welbeck to leave the club, they are equally reluctant to strengthen one of their Premier League rivals.
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Welbeck has told the club that he wants a move to White Hart Lane and will not be prepared to complete a switch to the likes of Sunderland and Hull, who have both showed an interest in him this summer.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has placed Welbeck at the top of his hit list and is keen to get a deal completed before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Pochettino plans to play Welbeck as a central striker and will turn his attentions to QPR's Loic Remy again should he fail to land the United man.


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Canover Watson tells a jury Wednesday (13 January) how he was enlisted by former Premier Hon. McKeeva Bush, to save Cayman from financial melt down.
In his first day giving evidence, Mr. Watson gave details of the role he played in raising revenue to help balance books back in 2009.
He also revealed the part he played in bringing Health City to the Cayman islands.
On Tuesday (12 January) his former PA Miriam Rodriguez walked free from court after the judge instructed the jury to find her not guilty.
Cayman 27's Paul Kennedy has this report.


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RBN Encryptor. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
What is RBN Encryptor?
RBN Encryptor is a dangerous virus, which can be added to ransomware and trojan horse categories. When inside the system, this virus seeks to block all user's files and then starts asking to pay a ransom in exchange fore a special password. Please, do NOT pay it because you me be left without both, your money and your files. In this case, you should think about the removal of this virus and then about special tools that can be used for unblocking your files. If we would try to discuss about this virus in computer-related terms, RBN Encryptor ransomware, which is sometimes also called Trojan.Bootlock, infects master boot record (MBR) when it tries to encrypt needed files. It also does the following: patches the magic word 0*AA55 in the MBR to 0*AFBE; moves the original, first sector master boot record (MBR) to the fifth sector (offset 0*800); overwrites the first three sectors with a custom MBR embedded in the threat. As a result, affected PC user start seeing such report:
All the hard drives were encrypted.
Browse www.********* to get an access to your system and files.
Any attempt to restore the drives using other way will lead to inevitable data loss!!!
Please remember Your ID:
With its help your sign-on password will be generated. Enter password:
How can RBN Encryptor infect my computer?
In most of the cases, RBN Encryptor virus is downloaded as email's attachment. Of course, such mails are usually misleading messages that are presenting themselves as important warnings from reputable companies or governmental authorities. Of course, you should never fall for such emails and try to avoid them as hard as you can. If you can see that an email is full of grammar or spelling mistakes, you should avoid it. It is also important thing to check the sender or even try to contact the company that he or she represents. Of course, your PC was affected by this virus, you should you never pay this ransom because there is no guarantee that you will receive a password for decryption. You must remove this threat just after its threatening notification starts appearing on your PC's desktop.
How to remove RBN Encryptor virus?
If you can see a warning, which is given above, you should try using this RBN Encryptor removal guide that is given below. Of course, you should also think about the prevention of your files in order to get ability to protect them from such and similar viruses in the future. For that you should always have a reputable anti-spyware installed on your computer. In this case, you can rely on Reimage or Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner. Besides, don't forget to think about the immunity and protection of your files and backup. If you have been making backups, you should be capable of recovering your files. You can also use file recovery software. At the moment of writing, we could recommend such tools as R-studio and Photorec.
To remove RBN Encryptor, follow these steps:
Remove RBN Encryptor using Safe Mode with Networking
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Remove RBN Encryptor
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete RBN Encryptor removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove RBN Encryptor using System Restore
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
- Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
- Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
- When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of RBN Encryptor. After doing that, click Next.
- Now click Yes to start system restore.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from RBN Encryptor and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage, Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner or Plumbytes Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes Malwarebytes
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December 2nd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
thats ddnt help me…. i need my data back!!!
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Solar Road Prototype Finished
Fuel efficient and alternative fuel vehicles are just one part of the solution to our future transportation problems. US highways and our transportation infrastructure are both sorely outdated, and few advancements have been made to improve the actual driving experience.
One idea we covered some months ago was the Solar Roadway, which would replace traditional asphalt roads with a grid of solar-powered, self-heating roadways. These roadways would merge utility poles, plowing, road signs and warnings into a single dynamic unit. Solar Roadways has completed their first 12′ x12′ section of road, and it looks like it works!
While realistically I don't expect these road panels to replace every asphalt road in the near future, the project is important for a number of reasons. It integrates a self-heating element as well as road lights, signs, and warnings into a single unit. That gets rid of utility poles, plow trucks, and all the other clutter that detracts from roadside views. These panels could carry electricity as well as gather it; imagine every roadway and parking lot as a solar farm? Again, a bit of a pipe dream, but not altogether unimaginable either.
With their prototype now finished, Solar Roadways needs to pitch the idea to the government. While they will still have to contend with the problem of dealing with extremely heavy traffic, and making sure such a complicated system can work without issue… it all sounds promising. I just wonder what it will be like to come to a stop on plastic rather than asphalt?
Source: Solar Roadways | Images: YERT


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Gilchrist says Carey, the South Australian who made his international debut last summer, was a "superstar" who should be given the gloves for Australia's limited-overs tour of the UK next month ahead of their World Cup defence next year.
Tim Paine, who was elevated to the Test captaincy after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, is technically Australia's incumbent ODI keeper having taken over from Matthew Wade for the series against England last January.
Carey stepped in for one match in that England series when Paine was ill and Gilchrist says he's seen enough already to be sure the 26-year-old can handle the job full-time.
"It looked like the most smooth transition to international cricket that I can remember for a long time," Gilchrist told Fox Sports of Carey's debut in Brisbane.
"He played that one-day match up at the Gabba and looked like he belonged there. He's a superstar.
"I think he has to play in the 50-over format and that will allow Tim Paine to carry out this role, this extra responsibility that he has in Test cricket."
Carey, who also played all matches in Australia's unbeaten T20 tri-series campaign last February, was a new addition to Cricket Australia's central contract list that was announced in April, indicating selectors already have him in mind for higher honours this year.
Carey pushed himself onto the selectors' radar with a breakout KFC BBL campaign last summer, where he was the tournament's second-leading run-scorer. He also averaged 38 in the JLT Sheffield Shield, including his maiden first-class hundred, and averaged 33 as an opener in one-day cricket for South Australia.
And Gilchrist says the left-hander's glovework is also up to international standard.
"He's a gun, he's a gun in all facets," Gilchrist said.
"He's a very, very capable gloveman. He's very athletic and strong ... he's fit, he's a terrific young man and he bats beautifully, too. We saw that in the Big Bash were he dominated throughout and performed well."
ICYMI, this Redback ⬇ is one of three South Australian stars on the new national contract list— West End Redbacks (@WestEndRedbacks) April 11, 2018
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Australia are set to announce Steve Smith's replacement as one-day captain in the coming weeks and Finch, part of the 2015 World Cup-winning side, has emerged as a leading contender for the role.
While some former players have questioned the wisdom of making a wicketkeeper like Paine Test skipper, Gilchrist pointed to Indian legend MS Dhoni as an example of a gloveman who has handled the triple responsibility of keeping, batting and captaining at Test level.
But the 46-year-old said Paine shouldn't be part of the one-day team moving forward.
"Tim Paine is right to do that (in the Test team), but I think Finch should and would captain the one-day team for the moment and Carey should play."


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Goodies for the Leavers
13th June 2017
We sadly bid farewell to our 2017 leavers, but send them on their way with a little gift.
For the first time ever, Oxford University alumni cards were given out within each college or hall, so we in the Alumni and Development Office used the opportunity to say a proper farewell to each leaver and give them a memento of their stay with us. The smart new Blackfriars bags drew envious looks from the friars so we are not sure how long we will be able to hold off giving them one too!
Our leavers are heading off in various directions, with visiting students returning to their home institutions, others going on to further studies or academic posts, and some will actually be returning to us later in the year to take up a new course of studies. Several of the friars are also leaving Oxford either for new assignments in the Dominican priories in Leicester and London, or to continue their studies in Rome.
Oxford University Alumni Card
The Oxford alumni card opens the door for all alumni (including Visiting Students) to a number of discounts and special offers, alumni events and online networks; and for fully matriculated alumni it provides access to JSTOR, lifelong careers support, and physical access to Oxford colleges. If you were never given an alumni card, just get in touch. Email Richard Brown (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Want a Blackfriars bag?
If any alumni out there would like a bag too, we would be happy to send one for a small donation to the Blackfriars Student Support Fund. Email Richard Brown (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Pictured above: Ethan Swain and Sean Biggins.


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Scenes from the Kumbha Mela in Hardwar on the solar eclipse – the worlds largest mustering of people and holy men…
Rishkesh Archive
Disneyland for the Soul
After 5 weeks of intense immersion in all things mind, body and spirit – we finally (and quite reluctantly) managed to eject ourselves from Rishkesh. It's amazing the difference a month makes! Since Christmas we have fallen all the way through the mystical Indian "Looking Glass" with experiences in Yoga, meditation, ayurvedic medicine, zen macrobiotics, reiki, astrologers, enlightened guru's and much more; all set against the backdrop of the worlds largest religious festival & spiritual mustering (the Kumbha Mela) and the beautiful, peaceful setting that is the Ganges River and Rishkesh. An indoctrination that was equally balanced through sharing the experience with an amazing, talented and eclectic bunch of people (Indian, Korean, Icelandic, Greek, Canadian, Chinese, German, Bolivian and American amongst many others) that should ensure the experience lasts just as long in the memory, as the new friendships forged.
Stumbled over the edge there have we, I here you say? And perhaps so! Certainly I feel a bit like I have succumbed to my childhood fears and programming and sought out the Indian equivalent of a Christian boot camp! A seemingly well worn path in India and scarily stereotypical, but I can see why the Beatles and millions of others got stuck here for so long. Its not that most of this information is wildly new conceptually or unexpected, but there is a simple liberation in being able to completely open the mind to the possibilities, throw oneself into it and in the process wipe away the rusty cobwebs of the soul, gained through years of neglect. India uniquely probably cultivates this effect – so rich in its traditions, history, veneration and cultural acceptance of the rightness of the grand spiritual pursuit, that explorations of this kind can happen here much more unchecked than other places.
It will certainly take some time for me to really sit down and process all that we experienced and learnt here. It is definitely more akin to a spiritual awakening and the new knowledge and awareness necessitates much more meditation, practice and perspective over the months ahead. But as we rush southward to warmer climes and away from this spiritual Disneyland to the waiting tourist traps of Rajasthan and the beaches (and retoxins) of Goa, I thought I should document some of my more lingering reverberations and thoughts while they remain fresh, pure and unjaded by the return to reality ahead.
Of Mind
- Having not studied anything in almost 15 years, this whole course was really a mental exercise in itself with often several lectures broaching fascinating new subjects on a daily basis. Each subject, new exercise or technique had supportive notes and opened seemingly infinite gateways for further reading, practice and research.
- What I did appreciate most about the Yogic method though – is that it largely see's itself not as a religion but really as a scientific method for self realization. The Yogic systems have been developed over thousands of years and are seen as proven paths towards systemic improvement of the human spiritual condition and evolving higher states of consciousness.
- The basis of the course we studied was essentially introducing this in detail and the requirements of the path of the Yogi. Accordingly there were many references to the great Indian texts and the works / deeds and experience of the great Yogi masters.
- Important in this, was a series of lectures on Yamas & Niyamas – the ethical codebook of the Yogi's if you will, exploring the do's and don'ts of the Yogic system. These include topics such as truth, theft, non-violence, celibacy (or the tantric alternative ejaculation control!) and self study, taking tapas (or vows) which were all worthy contemplations in themselves.
- Central in all this as well though was receiving an understanding and scientific explanation of the various stages of consciousness and the 5 bodies (ie physical, pranic, astral, causal etc) as outlined by the Yogi masters. These are critical to the Yogic system and really where it starts to leave modern science behind. Our general conception of an energetic (pranic), aural (astral) body is minimal and the science while able to prove they exist, is limited beyond that. Whereas the great Yogi's describe these planes in great detail and offer that progressing our awareness and control of these, beyond just the physical body is central to all transcendence .
- We also learnt about the stages of mind – conscious, sub-conscious and higher consciousness and some beginner techniques for embarking on the difficult task of exploring / training / stilling these – starting with mental concentration exercises and some preliminary meditation techniques.
- Among many other subjects, there were some particularly interesting lectures and initial practical explorations into the field of "Yoga Nidra" – a yoga focused on the development of lucid dreaming, the ability to relax the body completely during sleep, travel in the astral plane and develop / program the subconscious mind whilst sleeping!
Of Body
- At an internal level – we studied Yogic purification, eating and alternative medicine techniques. These included a series of lectures on things like diets & vegetarianism, Zen Macrobiotics and included the learning of a series of traditional yogic cleansing techniques (Kriyas) that include tongue scraping, gum salt rubs, nasal / eye flushes, vomiting and bowel cleanses – some of which I have been doing everyday & can atest that they work wonders. (But I will leave it to you to guess which 😉
- Of course true to its name we also studied Yoga and over the course learnt 20 asana's in detail, (plus 6 warming exercises and sun salutations). Each of which had their own individual physiological (and healing) benefits. I can now rather surprisingly do a headstand for 5 minutes (and an inverted table) and at the end of the course we were working up to holding some poses for 5-10 minutes across a 2-3 hour session. The result being I am feeling a lot more flexible, healthy (and impressed with myself) though back bends are a struggle and I still rather frustratingly cannot touch my toes.
- There were also some interesting lectures that introduced other more exotic and traditional Yogic healing techniques – the most interesting and surprisingly compelling of which was Urine Therapy – but I will give you a reprieve on the details there. (Suffice to say that it does make sense and that these Yogi's really do go at things hard!)
- We also learn't about (and visited) several Ayurvedic doctors – Ayurvedic medicine is a 5,000 year old medical science that works hand in hand with Yoga as a system and is based on an analysis of your body type into its constituent dosha's (there are 3). By simply feeling my pulse a doctor I visited was able to tell me that I suffered from prolonged back pain and a range of other previous conditions that were unnervingly accurate. He then told me what foods I should eat to keep balanced and prescribed some herbal supplements to improve vitality / energy (which has actually worked quite well). This same doctor has had significant success in curing Alzheimer's disease and ageing with these methods.
- I should also add here that living in a completely alcohol free and vegetarian town (and mostly organic restaurants at that) on top of all the exercise, has also meant that I am back to a weight last seen as a teenager. Though I sincerely doubt that can last!
Of Spirit
- A lot of the Yoga we learnt was specifically designed to work on different Chakra points (7 energy points on the body) and in doing so open up / increase our awareness and specific capabilities through the direct development of these. Examples of this might very briefly include cultivating such things as vitality (Root Chakra – Mulladara), sensuality (Sex Chakra – Svadisthana), willpower (Belly – Manipura), love (Heart – Anahata), mastery of time / space (Throat – Vishuda), mental control (3rd Eye – Ajna) or higher states of consciousness (Crown – Shahsrara). As we got more into the yoga postures, you could really start to feel these chakra's individually become more activated and actually affect your overall state of being, as the energy starts to run and flow more effectively. Additionally through specific sublimation exercises we learn't to convert energy between the chakra's, focused largely on energy movement from the lower more popular chakra's energy centres to the higher and more transcendent ones.
- Assisting these, we also did a serious of music meditations designed to support the yoga with music specifically targeted at stimulating / resonating with a chakra to increase the overall effects.
- We also learnt some meditation techniques – based around chanting and the heart that focus on trying to calm the "wandering monkey mind" and open up for explorations of self. This is obviously really the focus of the great yogi masters and the "yoga of the mind control" was really only a basic introduction at the course level. The greater emphasis being to open things up to start with through the physical yoga systems.
- Outside class, Megumi did also embark on some explorations in Reiki, a Japanese system known more for its healing powers that seems similar to Yoga. With a lot of commonality with what we have learn't it is certainly something she would like to learn more about.
- But perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of the Rishkesh metaphysical experience was the Astrologer. A strange, early 40's innocuous looking Indian man whose family had been doing astrology for 20 generations, he possessed the amazing and particularly freaky ability to perceive very personal, secret truths about everyone's past and key glints into aspects of the future. Everyone who visited him came back equally astounded at his insights and psychic levels of perception – revealing unnervingly accurate truths without exception. I wont go into personal details, I will leave it simply at that – but he left a lot to ponder!
- Daily around Rishkesh as well – there were also a series of Gurus – all wise sages conducting different hearing sessions or lectures with disciples and others at their ashrams on any given day – many featuring dancing and devotional singing which all added to the spiritual vibe and magic of the place.
- Many Guru's were actually in town as part of the greater Kumbha Mela happening in nearby Haridwar – a gathering (up to 50 million people) of all the great Yogi's, saddhu's and hindu's held every 4 years as they gather to bathe (purify their souls) on the Ganges. Haridwar had prepared by building a tent city 50km by 10 km around the town and while it was only early in the 3 month festival and a bit cold when we attended – the energy was still electric and quite magical; emphasized by the solar eclipse taking place that day – a special experience that warrants its own blog when I find the time.
- There were other workshops / lectures that also proliferated – some that we attended included heart meditations, devotional chanting / singing and bio-wave dance experimentations. The list goes on…
As you can no doubt imagine, my head is now spinning with all this information, ideas, possibilities and experiences and my sincere apologies if I do come across here like a naïve schoolboy. Full to the brim – I have loved every bit of it, though I am very much looking forward to the break of normal travel again. Even as we pried ourselves away, Rishkesh was conspiring to keep us there longer. The 2nd last day we trialled the second month yoga class that was even more engaging than the first month and our last experience on the way to the train station, was sitting down to hear Shantimayi – an American female guru give a beautiful 2 hour open session on love & quantum connectivity, mixed with some lovely chanting. It was cultish but beautiful, pure & inspirational in its simplicity.
As for next steps I really don't know, I am not a Yogi yet, as tempting as the call has been. But I am certainly inspired and want more. Much of it resonates very well with me and seems a natural extension and development to my own independent naval gazing and latent attraction to buddhism and so I emerge keen to continue my explorations deeper down some of these new paths. There is plenty of time and thinking to do yet though and many more experiences to be added to the mix – including a 10 day silent meditation retreat (Vipassana) in Hyderabad at the start of March…….. It would appear that the Plots are definitely Melting and starting to thicken…!!.
Some Suggested Reading:
A Search in Secret India, by Paul Brunton
Autobiography of a Yogi, by Yogananda
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, by Swami Satyananda
Yoga Nidra, by Swami Satyananda
Meditations from the Tantras, by Swami Satyananda
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Yogic Explorations
After almost a month exploring the dusty, loud and chaotic treasure chest of Northern India, we arrived in Rishkesh and were immediately seduced by the clean, relaxed magnetic energy of the place. We had arrived expecting to maybe stay a week, perhaps two if we really connected. But here we are, 10 days later and 1 week into a 1 month esoteric yoga course; ensconced in an ashram apartment overlooking the Ganges and enjoying more than 6 hours a day of yogic activities focused on balancing the mind, body and soul. Surprised – wasn't quite on my radar either.
In setting out on this travel adventure, our goals had always been about using this time to focus on rebalancing & realigning ourselves; to clean out some of our baggage and forge new experience's and perspectives on life. From our auspicious early experiments with the detox, this focus has resonated particularly well and here, now, with the fresh start that a new decade and the onset of the "year of the tiger" augers (we are both tigers!), yoga & meditation seems especially relevant and Rishkesh – the right thing in the right time and place.
Made famous care of an extended stay by the Beatles in the 1960's – Rishkesh has been a major destination for Westerners seeking the spiritual delights of the Indian sub- continent ever since. The Rishkesh of the pilgrims and travellers though, is set back from the main town, among scenic hills that conceal several settlements either side of the beautiful, smoky aqua waters of the Ganges. Largely car free, it is packed with hundreds of Ashrams, guru's, sadhu's (ascetics), yoga / meditation centres, shops and vegetarian restaurants, all linked across the holy river by a pair of long walking bridges.
The yoga course we have signed up for is called Trika Yoga & Meditation under the Agama school. Focused on the esoteric traditions of Indian & Tibetan tantric yoga, it purports to represent many of the secret spiritual, mental and physical techniques as they have been practised for more than 5,000 years. The curriculum is a modern construct though that draws from a range of Yoga practice areas – Hatha Yoga (Physical), Kriya Yoga (Purification), Meditations (including music, yantra's) and others, along with ideas integrated from other eastern (Tibetan, Zen, Daoist etc), Christian or alternative medicine practices. This is all neatly presented as a fusion of theory, practice, science and philosophy that engages on many levels and seems especially suited to the curious requirements of the enquiring Western mind. In truth it is a bit "new age in a box", perhaps trying to integrate too much in places and a tad over zealous in its approach to others, but overall it is well structured and captivating; a sound and comprehensive introduction to the path of becoming a Yogi.
Along with a dozen or so other fantastic and engaging classmates from all over the globe, our daily routine has become fairly regulated and full. In the morning, following an early meditation session that I in truth rarely make (Megumi is a star); we learn a new "Asana" (A yoga position) and receive a small lecture on its relative physical, healing and Chakra related effects (ie key body energetic flows). From there we jump into an hour and a half of practice focused as much on holding and visualizing the energy flows of each position as on physical movement or flexibility(rather gratefully). Then in the afternoon, we do a solid 2 hour practice of the various asana's, which is often supplemented by other practices (ie music meditation or mental concentration) and following a short break, finish with a 2–3 hour evening lecture and discussion on a specific aspect of an esoteric Yoga practice (ie Meditation, Ethics, Mental concentration, Healing etc).
It does all feel a long way from the yoga classes that I had managed to avoid so effectively to date (My classic stereotype of popular yoga as mostly just physical exercise at any rate). In fact, 'downward facing dog' has not come up once in any class to date and I hesitate to think how I could rationalize its energetic and healing benefits if it ever actually did. The experience thus far has been transformative and thoroughly enjoyable, not least because it provides an intriguing insight into all those mystical Indian traditions that endlessly fascinate; but also because it forces one to allocate time and systemic study for genuine self analysis and does so against a potential blueprint for self improvement and realization. In truth, I am not sure what will actually really stick and become personal dogma at the courses end, but I can definitely see many seeds for further practice and investigation on several fronts and I look forward to updating these in more detail down the track. For the moment though, mired in the physical – I still have not managed to touch my toes. But I am closer than I have been in years & happily I now realize that this is not really the point anyway…


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TSN's Rod Black shares his final thoughts on the Halifax 2011 Canada Games.
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TSN's Rod Black shares his final thoughts on the Halifax 2011 Canada Games.
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Halifax, February 26, 2011 – The 2011 Canada Games synchronized swimming events have only just come to an end, but in Nova Scotia, thoughts are already focused on the Games' legacy for the sport in Nova Scotia..
There is of course the physical legacy, which includes the construction of a new pool and the purchase of a new sound system. But there is also the potential to develop a future Olympic medallist.
"From a promotional point of view, our sport was presented in front a full crowd every day", said provincial head coach Colleen Aird. "We did a good job promoting the event among the general population and our hope is now that the young people who watched the events will come forward and contact clubs."
Aside from engaging new athletes, there is also the challenge of retaining those who have been involved in the sport for a long time and those who are just getting started, according to Synchro Nova Scotia's Executive Director, Pam Kidney. "This week, they saw athletes that can inspire them".
"The Canada Games are a great opportunity for our athletes, parents and officials to witness a high-level competition, here in Nova Scotia", added Colleen Aird. "It's something that you don't often have a chance to see in the Maritimes."
"The goal now is that our athletes who participated in the Canada Games continue to compete. They had the opportunity to talk to other athletes about training hours, objectives, etc. It was very inspiring for them. We hope that these athletes, who were only in their second year of training at the national level, will be more comfortable in future national competitions and will continue to progress no longer for a one-time event, but on the long term."
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For team manager Kim Masson and her family, badminton was an unknown sport prior to moving to Nunavut, as volleyball, was the family's passion until 5 years ago. The Masson family then moved to Iqaluit to take advantage of a teaching opportunity. Fast forward a few years, and Kim Masson along with two, Chantal 19 and Britney 16, of her 3 daughters are at the 2011 Canada Winter Games representing the Territory of Nunavut and playing one of the world's most popular sports.
Chantelle stated that it was very nice for her to have her sister and mother present to lean on, and as these were her second Canada Winter Games, she explained how these games were a better experience for her, crediting team chemistry.
Talking to Britney, she explained that she has only been playing badminton for 3 years and that she will have the opportunity to play for Nunavut at the 2015 games, due to her age. As per Britney: "I am so glad I came".
When asked how Kim felt living such an experience with her daughters she replied: "I am very fortunate, not many mothers can experience these games with their daughters". The Masson sisters played Women's Doubles together and as Britney indicated, when things do not go well, we know to just walk away and give each other space on the court.
All three credit Calvin Holoboff for Nunavut's performance at these games and the team chemistry that has developed.
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Both semi-finals started with an Ontario – British Columbia match. In the end, teammates from Ontario will play for the Gold and teammates from British Columbia will compete for the Bronze medal.
In the first match, British Columbia's Adrian Lee played Yen-Chun Lu, the top seed from Ontario. The first game was played at a fast and furious pace. Adrian was leading 4-2 and 6-4 before Yen-Chen won the next 7 points to win 11-7. In the second game, Lu continued his strong play to take a 10-5 lead. Lee then won 3 points in a row to make the score 10-8. Ontario used a strategic time out to slow pace. It worked as Lu won the next point to win the game 11-8. The third game was tied at 5 until Lu won 4 points in a row to take a 9-5 lead. Lu was then able to close out the match by winning the third game 11-7.
In the second semi-final, Jeremy Lau from British Columbia played the second seed from Ontario, Zexuan Wang. In the first game, Wang took control early going up 5-0. Lau was not able to match Wang for the rest of game and lost 11-3. Again, in the second game, Wang got out to an early lead 7-3 and won the game 11-7. In the third game, Lau and Wang were tied at 6 but Wang was able to close out the game and the match by winning the last 5 points with a 11-6 score.
Teammates Yen-Chun Lu and Zexuan Wang from Ontario will play for the Gold medal while British Columbia's Jeremy Lau and Adrian Lee will play for the Bronze. The Gold and Bronze medal matches will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 26th at Citadel High School.
To watch the live feed of table tennis at the 2011 Halifax Canada Games, go to http://canadagames.bellaliant.net/live.php?y=2011&m=02&d=24
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The girls' semi-finals saw 4 different provinces represented – Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta. In the end, Quebec's Annie Coulombe and Shirley Fu from British Columbia will play off for the Gold medal.
In the first semi-final, Ontario's Jiawei Liu was up against the top seed from British Columbia, Shirley Fu. In the first game, Liu went up 4-2 early but Fu rallied to win 7 points in a row to go up 9-4. Fu then closed out the match 11-7. Fu got off to a fast start, 5-0, in the second game. Liu tried to rally a comeback but fell short 11-9. In the third game, Fu won 11-6 to win the match 3-0 and place British Columbia in the Gold medal final.
In the second semi-final, 14 year old Annie Coulombe from Quebec was looking for her second straight upset in a row as she played the third seed, Roxana Pao from Alberta. Annie got off to a quick start to go up 4-0 in the first game. Roxana then won 7 of the next 8 points to take the lead 7-5. Annie showed lots of fight to tie it up at 8 and then won the next 3 points to win 11-8. The second game had a number of great rallies. At 10-8, Annie got a little lucky and after a long rally, her last shot hit the net and trickled over to win the game 11-8. The third game saw both Pao and Coulombe trade points back and forth until at 9-8 for Coulombe. At that point, Annie won the last 2 points to win the game 11-8 and the match at 3 games to zero.
Annie Coulombe now has beaten the second seed and the third to make the finals. In the Gold medal match, Annie Coulombe from Quebec will now play the top seed, Shirley Fu from British Columbia.
The Gold medal match between Annie Coulombe (QC) and Shirley Fu (BC) will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 26th as will as the Bronze medal match between Jiawei Liu (ON) and Roxana Pao (AB).
To watch the live feed of table tennis at the 2011 Halifax Canada Games, go to http://canadagames.bellaliant.net/live.php?y=2011&m=02&d=24
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In the waning moments of the 2011 Canada Games, the mood has struck to attempt to put the week in perspective.
Having been at the Archery Event all of Week Two, this final day brings many thoughts and emotions.
When all is said and done, the event, the archers, the volunteers, the officials, all are tired and probably glad to be able to soon return to our normal everday lives. That is, even though this week has been in a word; FABULOUS.
However, it is not without some sadness that we now return to our families and jobs, or schools across this great country.
And what a country this is.
For the last week, the youth of the nation, in this case the archers have come together in what is truly a celebration of our sport and this country./
We've watched as young people and their coaches and chaperones have shared, cried, and laughed together.
We have seen performances that shattered records and fallen short of expectations. We have been together on the field of play and in the cafterias. Made friends and aquaintences that we will not forget, even though we may never see each other again.
What a country this is.
To Young men and women compete against each other, giving no quarter on the field, but being able to embrace each other, to congratulate and console each other when it is over. The young man from Quebec, so dsiappointed in his own performance, yet able to sit with his friend from Ontario, so shortly after and revel in the firend's success.
To see the coach of the Quebec Team step up on the podium during a break in the medal presentations and entertain the crowd, jigging to `Barret`s Privateers", with everyone singing along and breaking into loud applause when he was done.
What a country this is.
As Canadians, we share many things in common, as well as having our differences in language, culture, dialects, and customs. But it is the joy of the similarities that bind us.
We have fun. We have fun together. Far removed from the politics and politicians, ….we dance. We sing. We celebrate together. We play, we challenge each other to step up and be better.
What a country this is.
The Canada Games are one of the things that make this country great.
The late Peter Gzowski had a contest on his radio show 'Morningside.' The purpose was to complete the phrase 'As Canadian as possible……' The winning submission, in typical Canadian self-deprecation was 'As Canadian as possible, under the circumstances.'
Well, Mr. Gzowski, under the circumstances, the Canada Games allows us to be as Canadian as possible.
Young people are the future, but they are also the present. They have shown us dignity in defeat and grace in victory. They have shown us the drive to excel, the will to win and the ability to rise above the differneces.
There are many in Canada who would do well to take a lesson from them.
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By: Chris Surette
Jerry Zhang had his sights set on competing at the 2011 Canada Games.
The 17-year old Badminton player from Fredericton, NB was ranked in the top-5 for men's doubles in Canada and top-10 singles for under-16 in 2010.
Zhang was vying for a spot on Team New Brunswick for the Canada Games, but was diagnosed with cancer a week before selection camp began on December 27th, 2010.
After a successful year competing in the under-16 category, he moved up to under-19 this past year and competed in a Junior Elite tournament in Toronto in November. He looked strong at the tournament, competing in men's singles and making it the quarter finals in doubles, with his partner from British Columbia.
But after competing in a tournament in New Brunswick on the weekend of December 18th, Zhang was diagnosed with a Gem Cell Tumor and started chemo therapy December 20th at the IWK in Halifax.
Zhang has been in Halifax ever since, receiving multiple chemo therapy treatments on his way to recovery.
Zhang is here at the Canada Games Centre to cheer on his New Brunswick teammates as the team competition got under way. His presence alone is an inspiration to his teammates.
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Susceptibility of Pinus contorta-Pinus banksiana complex to Endocronartium harknessii: host-pathogen interactions. 1999. Yang, R.C.; Ye, Z.; Hiratsuka, Y. Canadian Journal of Botany 77(7): 1035-1043.
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Lodgepole (Pinus contorta Dougl. ex Lound.) and jack (Pinus banksiana Lamb.) pines occur sympatrically and hybridize in central and northwestern Alberta, providing opportunities for studying unique ecological and evolutionary interactions. We conducted a greenhouse inoculation experiment to investigate interactions between 40 populations of lodgepole and jack pines and their putative hybrids across this hybrid zone and two sources of the western gall rust fungus, Endocronartium harknessii (J.P. Moore) Y. Hiratsuka, one from lodgepole pine and the other from jack pine. Rust susceptibility and height were assessed when the seedlings were 6 months and 1 year old. Lodgepole pine and the hybrids were significantly more susceptible to the rust infection than jack pine. Jack pine grew significantly faster than the hybrids and lodgepole pine. In addition, the seedlings infected with spores from lodgepole pine grew significantly slower than those with spores from jack pine. While the overall rust scores indicated that spores from lodgepole pine was more virulent to the hosts than those from jack pine, both spore sources were better adapted to their own host species, causing significant spore source × host group interactions. However, such host specificity in the western gall rust is far from stabilized (equilibrium) because of continued gene exchanges among the two parental species and their hybrids.
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John Giles' world-wide standing in the game was illustrated in 2003 when he was a winner of a UEFA's Jubilee Award as the best Irish player of the past 50 years.
His reputation is without parallel in Ireland after a distinguished career at club and international level as player and manager.
His enduring excellence saw him enjoy an extended career that stretched more than 20 years and featured successful periods as player and manager in Ireland, England, the USA and Canada.
His contribution to football did not end there for, over the past 25 years, he has entertained and enlightened followers of the game as a football commentator/analyst on Ireland's national TV station, RTE, and as columnist in a number of national daily newspapers.
Indeed he is probably more widely known for the forthright and trenchant contributions he has made to RTE's coverage of major football than for his football, despite his distinguished and remarkably successful career as footballer/manager.
For he was at his peak as a player in the 1960/'70 era when TV and media coverage generally of the game was far from being as extensive or as sustained as it is now. Live coverage on TV of cross-channel and international football matches was especially limited in Ireland in this period.
Manchester United
John Giles was identified as a special football player early for he was just 15 years of age when signed by Manchester United in 1957 on the recommendation of the club's famous Dublin-based scout, Billy Behan.
The schoolboy Giles joined the most famous club in England at a time when Matt Busby was electrifying the English League after assembling a team that threatened to revolutionise the game.
This team, known popularly as the "Busby Babes", was composed of some of the most precocious talents ever produced in England in the persons of Duncan Edwards, the Dublin-born Liam Whelan, Bobby Charlton, Harry Gregg, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, David Pegg, Bill Foulkes, Jackie Blanchflower etc. etc.
United won back-to-back League Championship titles in 1956 and 1957 and were set on a course to dominate English football when the team was devastated by a horrendous plane crash in Munich in February 1958 on their return journey from a European Champions Cup tie in Belgrade.
This tragic accident meant that Giles was denied the opportunity of playing in this exceptional team and when he made his League debut for United in 1959 against Tottenham Hotspur, he had but two survivors of that crash alongside him in Harry Gregg and Bobby Charlton.
Giles helped United win the FA Cup in 1963 when United, captained by another Irish international in Noel Cantwell, defeated Leicester City 3-1 at Wembley. It was his first senior trophy and the forerunner of many more honours after he transferred later that Summer to Leeds United.
Leeds United
It was at Elland Road that Giles enjoyed his most prolific spell. Leeds were promoted from the second division to the first in his first season and they developed rapidly to dominate the English game for the next decade.
Giles was the on-field general of the team in midfield and in partnership with manager Don Revie he directed a team that brought unparalleled success to Elland Road. He had capable lieutenants alongside him on the pitch in players such as Billy Bremner, Norman Hunter, Peter Lorimer, Allan Clarke, Eddie Gray, Jack Charlton,
Paul Reaney, Gary Sprake and Leeds challenged for major honours every season.
Leeds were pipped for the League Championship title in the first season following their promotion and they went on to win the title in 1969 and 1974 and were runners-up five times.
He made 383 appearances and scored 87 goals for Leeds as they won the FA Cup in 1972, the League Cup in 1968, the UEFA Fairs Cup in 1968. They were runners-up in the UEFA Cup-Winners' Cup in 1973 and the European Cup (the UEFA Champion Clubs' Cup), the forerunner of the current Champions' League, in 1975.
John Giles excelled in midfield for Ireland throughout this period. His international debut at 19 years in 1959 was memorable for he scored an exceptional goal against Sweden in a match won 3-2 by Ireland at Dalymount Park.
He played in 59 international matches and scored five goals, He was player/manager and then manager of Ireland from 1973 until 1980 and was captain in 24 matches.
West Brom & Shamrock Rovers
Giles always showed the capacity to accept and thrive on responsibility and when he left Leeds United in 1975 he took over as player/manager of West Brom in the second division. He led them to promotion in his first season and in 1977 returned to his native Dublin to take over at Shamrock Rovers.
He spent almost six years with Shamrock Rovers and led them to win the FAI Cup in 1978. And then he moved to Canada where he was manager of Vancouver Whitecaps from 1981 to 1983. He was voted Coach of the Year in the NASL in 1982.
Giles brought his active football career to a close with a final spell in charge of West Brom in 1984/85 but his contribution to the game that made him famous continues in his media work and in his involvement in this latest venture – the John Giles Foundation.


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Chateau Whistler Golf Course
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Carved from the side of Blackcomb Mountain, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course boasts mountain golf at its finest. Dramatic elevation changes, wildlife, waterfalls and incredible valley views highlight this classic Whistler golf course.
Whistler Golf Course
Designed by Arnold Palmer
Bordered by ancient cedar and fir trees, nine lakes and two winding creeks, Whistler Golf Course offers unparalleled views of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. It is easy to see why Arnold Palmer chose Whistler for his first Canadian design.
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Designed by Jack Nicklaus
Nestled alongside the glacier fed Green Lake at the foot of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, Nicklaus North Golf Course offers a truly majestic Whistler golf setting. It also remains the only Jack Nicklaus designed course to bear his name.
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Music from the True Vine
Malone, Bill C. Music from the True Vine: Mike Seeger's Life & Musical Journey. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2011.
Call no.: 780.92 Se32m
Publisher's Description:
A musician, documentarian, scholar, and one of the founding members of the influential folk revival group the New Lost City Ramblers, Mike Seeger (1933-2009) spent more than fifty years collecting, performing, and commemorating the culture and folk music of white and black southerners, which he called "music from the true vine." In this fascinating biography, Bill Malone explores the life and musical contributions of folk artist Seeger, son of musicologists Charles and Ruth Crawford Seeger and brother of folksingers Pete and Peggy Seeger.
Malone argues that Seeger, while not as well known as his brother, may be more important to the history of American music through his work in identifying and giving voice to the people from whom the folk revival borrowed its songs. Seeger recorded and produced over forty albums, including the work of artists such as Libba Cotten, Tommy Jarrell, Dock Boggs, and Maybelle Carter. In 1958, with an ambition to recreate the southern string bands of the twenties, he formed the New Lost City Ramblers, helping to inspire the urban folk revival of the sixties. Music from the True Vine presents Seeger as a gatekeeper of American roots music and culture, showing why generations of musicians and fans of traditional music regard him as a mentor and an inspiration.
Publisher's Book Page: http://www.uncpress.unc.edu/browse/book_detail?title_id=2640
From Bluegrass Today: http://bluegrasstoday.com/music-from-the-true-vine/


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Let me guess, you have been playing The Guardian Prize crossword and got stuck on the clue Express contempt about bedhead being clean (7). Well, you have come to the right place to find the answer to this clue.
While some crosswords are much simpler than others, most require that players have a vast knowledge of the language and possibly even various topics. So while crossword puzzles are seen as a more intelligent game, they can be very frustrating for players to complete and even experienced crossword players need some help occasionally.
When finding the answers to the clues becomes too difficult, there's no shame in looking for them online.
Now you have the answer to your clue. Its time to move on to the next clue. You can browse through the list with all the answers to the The Guardian Prize crossword of March 9th, 2013. Or you can use the search form below to find the answer (no matter if its The Guardian Prize Crossword or any other crossword).
|The Guardian Prize crossword of March 9th, 2013 other clues
|Set aside for being hopelessly ecstasy-addicted (9)
|Dominant sort of chap attaining high altitude, initially, on mountain (5)
|Turned green, receiving a message (5)
|Simple question aristocrat put to top 23, reportedly (2-7)
|A rat coming out on an unequal social footing (10)
|Intend to get tight (4)
|Carry on with fabulous bird in receding ocean (7)
|Get into trouble with sibling in heartless 9 (7)
|Backward spooks damage a tongue (7)
|Way of learning to crack code for dietary essential (7)
|Well able to dump odd characters in river (4)
|Versatile player getting chubbier everywhere? (3-7)
|Recipient of 9 from dead seers, weirdly (9)
|Land one left in flower (5)
|What happened in the seventies? (5)
|An aquatic bird absorbing backbeat before birth (9)
|Vision of 500 sheets (5)
|Medical problem said to make a bird change colour (9)
|Security subsequently left over amid black stuff (10)
|Vessel finding capital curtailed within borders of Thailand (7)
|A passage out (4)
|Almost wrote "Noodles" (5)
|A racket involving kidneys' secretion (9)
|So into cleaning and clearing! (10)
|Toponym constituting source of "Love and peace, man" (5,4)
|Unduly foolish to cover banker's last debt (9)
|Instrument for brewing ales etc (7)
|Sign left carrying 10 (7)
|Show 19 involving good or bad workmanship (5)
|Go to bed with common soldiers; get up with VIP (5)
|Hide pepper (4)
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Adolf Galland – Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot
Adolf Joseph Ferdinand Galland (19 March 1912 – 9 February 1996) was a highly decorated German Luftwaffe General and "flying ace" who served throughout World War II in Europe. He flew 705 combat missions, and fought on the Western front and in Defence of the Reich. On four occasions he survived being shot down, and he was credited with 104 aerial victories, all of them against the Western Allies.
His actual dagger or daggers or sword(s) have never been seen post WW2, but he would have had at least a 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger.
His flying career did not end with the ceasing of hostilities in Europe, as he went to Argentina to become a flying instructor.
He was also a person who was not above self criticism, and he made a number of interesting military quotations including:
"It's as if an angel is pushing you" after flying the Me-262 on 22nd May 1943.
"I would rather have one Me-262 than five Me-109's"
"In the last months we got pilots who had fifty hours total flying time, including five hours of the operational aircraft. It's not very much".
"Never abandon the possibility of attack. Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy's plans".
Common German Dagger Markings
Within the Nazi party framework there were organisations that had their respective mottoes placed on the blades of the different daggers.
It was only the "Party" political organisations that had the mottoes applied, the German Army, Airforce and Navy did not.
Alles Fur Deutschland – All for Germany – SA & NSKK Daggers
Meine Ehre heisst Treue – My Honour is Loyalty – SS Daggers
Mehr Sein Als Scheinen – Be more than you appear to be – NPEA Daggers
Arbeit Adelt – Labour Enables – RAD Daggers
Blut und Ehre – Blood and Honour – HJ Daggers
Buying German Swords & German Daggers
The history of blades being manufactured in German goes back many hundreds of years to the Middle Ages. The quality of these blades can still be seen today in certain museums.
During the Third Reich period the production of arms, munitions as well as swords and daggers increased to such an extent that many thousands of staff had to be recruited into the blade making industry.
Today finding good quality and genuine items is not an easy task, but my job is to make the purchase process very simple and straight forward.
If you have an item that you may want to sell then all you have to do is send me an email firstname.lastname@example.com with the following information:
Your Name
Your Location
Several Clear Photos of the Item(s)
A Price you would like to Receive
German Dagger RZM List
Before 1936 German blade manufacturers of both swords and daggers had their respective logos placed on their blades. The logos included a vast range of styles and types, and because they signify the early quality production era they are sought after. The change from makers logos to RZM codes was only seen on the political daggers such as the SA, NSKK, Hitler Youth and SS.
The Army, Navy and Airforce daggers were not RZM stamped, but some manufacturers at the later production stages of 1941/2 kept their blades blank.
Below is a list of know RZM codes and their respective Company name:
M7/1 Gebruder Christians, Christianswerk, Solingen
M7/2 Emil Voos Waffenfabrik, Solingen
M7/3 Kuno Ritter, Solingen-Grafrath
M7/4 August Muller KG., Solingen-Merscheid
M7/5 Carl Julius Krebs, Solingen
M7/6 H. & F. Lauterjung, Solingen
M7/7 Hermann Konejung, Solingen
M7/8 Eduard Gembruch, Solingen-Grafrath
M7/9 SMF – Solinger Metallwaffenfabrik Stoecker & Co., Solingen
M7/10 J. A. Henckels, Solingen
M7/11 E. Knecht & Co., Solingen
M7/12 WMW – Waffenfabrik Max Weyersberg, Solingen
M7/12 Carl Robert Kaldenbach (duplicate)
M7/13 Arthur Schuttelhofer & Co., Solingen-Wald
M7/14 R D. Luneschloss, Solingen
M7/15 Carl & Robert Linder, Solingen
M7/16 Justus Brenger & Co., Solingen-Wald
M7/17 A. Werth, Solingen
M7/18 Richard Abr. Herder, Solingen
M7/19 Edward Wusthof Dreizackwerk, Solingen
M7/20 Ernst Mandewirth, Solingen
M7/21 Hermann Schneider, Solingen
M7/22 Wilhelm Weltersbach, Solingen
M7/23 Carl Halbach, Solingen
M7/24 Reinhard Weyersberg, Solingen
M7/25 Wilhelm Wagner, Solingen-Merscheid
M7/25 Jostes & Co., Solingen (duplicate)
M7/26 Carl August Meis, G.m.b.H., Solingen
M7/27 Pumawerk (Lauterjung & Sohn), Solingen
M7/28 Gustav Felix, Gloriawerk, Solingen
M7/29 Klittermann & Moog G.m.b.H., Haan
M7/29 Jacobs & Co. (duplicate)
M7/30 Gebruder Grafrath, Solingen-Widden
M7/31 August Merten Mw., Solingen-Grafrath
M7/32 Robt. Muller, Solingen-Merscheid
M7/33 F W. Holler, Solingen
M7/33 P.u.A. Duenzer, Solingen (duplicate)
M7/34 Rudolf C. Jacobs, Solingen-Grafrath
M7/35 Wilhelm Halback, Solingen
M7/36 E. & F. Horster, Solingen
M7/37 Robert Klaas, Solingen-Ohligs
M7/38 Paul Seilheimer, Solingen
M7/39 Franz Steinhoff, Solingen-Wald
M7/40 Hartkopf & Co., Solingen
M7/41 Rudolf Schmidt, Solingen
M7/42 W.K.C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.) Waffenfabrik, Solingen-Wald
M7/43 Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen
M7/44 F. W. Backhaus, Solingen-Obligs
M7/45 Karl Bocker, Solingen
M7/45 Ottersbach & Co., Solingen (duplicate)
M7/46 Emil Gierling, Solingen
M7/47 Paul Ebel, Solingen
M7/48 Otto Simon, Steinbach
M7/49 Friedrich Herder A.S., Solingen
M7/50 Gebruder Heller, G.m.b.H., Marienthal
M7/51 Anton Wingen, Jr., Solingen
M7/52 Herbertz & Meurer, Solingen-Grafrath
M7/53 Nach. Gustav Weyersberg, Solingen
M7/54 Gottfried Muller, Rerges-Vogtei
M7/55 Robert Herder, Solingen-Ohligs
M7/56 C. D. Schaaf, Solingen
M7/57 Peter Lungstrass, Solingen-Ohligs
M7/58 Louis Perlmann, Solingen
M7/59 C. Lutters & Co., Solingen
M7/60 Gustav L. Koller, Solingen
M7/61 Carl Tillmans Sohn KG., Solingen
M7/62 Friedrich Plucker Jr, Solingen-Grafrath
M7/63 Herder & Engels, Solingen-Ohligs
M7/64 Friedr. Geigis, Solingen-Foche
M7/65 Karl Heidelberg, Solingen
M7/66 Carl Eickorn, Solingen
M7/67 Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen-Foche
M7/68 Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co., Solingen
M7/69 H.A. Erbe AG., Schmalkalden
M7/70 David Malsch, Steinbach
M7/71 Herm. Hahn, Solingen-Wald
M7/72 Karl Rob. Kaldenbach, Solingen-Grafrath
M7/73 F u. A. Helbing, Steinbach
M7/74 Friedrich Aug. Schmitz, Solingen
M7/75 Boker & Co., Solingen
M7/76 Herbeck & Meyer, Solingen-Weyer
M7/77 Gustav Schmeider, Solingen
M7/78 Herm. Linder Sohn, Solingen
M7/79 C. Bertram Reinhard & Sohn, Solingen
M7/80 Gustav C. Spitzer, Solingen
M7/81 Karl Tiegel, Riemberg
M7/82 Gebruder Born, Solingen
M7/83 Richard Pluemacher Sohn, Solingen
M7/84 Carl Schmidt Sohn, Solingen
M7/85 Arthur Evertz, Solingen
M7/86 Kuno Liemscheid & Co., Solingen auf der Hohe
M7/87 Maich & Ambrom, Steinbach
M7/88 Juliuswerk-J. Schmidt & Sohn, Riemberg i. Schlesien
M7/89 Ernst Mandewirth, Solingen
M7/90 Eickelnberg & Mack, Solingen
M7/91 Carl Spitzer, Malsch
M7/92 Peter Daniel Krebs, Solingen
M7/93 Ewald Cleff, Solingen
M7/94 Gebruder Bell, Solingen-Grafarth
M7/95 J. A. Schmidt & Sohn, Solingen
M7/96 Drees & Sohn, Solingen
M7/97 F Koeller & Co., Solingen-Ohligs
M7/98 Ernst Erich Witte, Solingen
M7/99 Franz Weinrank, Wien
M7/100 Franz Pils & Sobn, Wien
M7/101 Fritz Weber, Wien
M7/102 Franz Pils & Sohn, Steinbach am St.
M7/103 Josef Hack, Steyr (Ober-Donau)
M7/104 Ludwig Zeitler, Wien
M7/105 Rudolf Wurzer, St. Christophen
M7/106 Georg Kerschbaumer, Steinbach an der Steyr
M7/108 Karl Oschmann & Co., Brotterode i. Th.
M7/109 Thomas Weilpotz, Solingen-Huscheid
M7/110 Felbeck & Pickard, Solingen
M7/111 H. Herder, Solingen
M7/112 Carl Wusthof-Gladiatorwerk, Solingen
M7/113 Berndorfer Metaliwarenfabrik – Arthur Krupp AG., Berndorf
M7/114 Hugo Linder C. W. Sohn, Solingen-Weyer
M7/115 Erhardt Reich, Schwcina
M7/116 Franz Frenzel, Nixdorf (Sudetenland)
M7/117 Julius Pilz Sohn, Nixdorf (Sudetenland)
M7/118 Jacobs & Co., Solingen-Grafrath
M7/163 E. & A. Helbig, Steinbach
M7/183 Ernst E. Witte (Kroneck), Solingen
M7/941 Carl Eickhorn, Solingen
M7/1051 Robert Klaas, Solingen
M7/1053 P. D. Luneschloss, Solingen
M7/1164 David Malsch, Steinbach Krm.
M7/1166 Emil Voos, Solingen
M7/1197 C. Gustav Spitzer, Solingen
M7/1211 E. Pack & Sohn, Solingen
M7/1221 Carl Malsch-Spitzer, Steinbach
M7/1222 J.A. Schmidt & Sohn, Solingen
Searching for Swords/Daggers
While travelling I always make a point of going to flea markets/antique shops in the possibility of finding a German Sword of German Dagger or even a military clock/watch of interest.
I also visit a Military Museum if I can as they can provide some interesting items to view.
After visiting a number of flea markets and antique shops without success, I did come across a German Police Bayonet on my last day of travelling. However on closer inspection it appeared to be a modern but well made reproduction.
This does prove the point that it pays to be patient, and be on your guard with the large number of reproduction swords and daggers that can catch the unwary.
List of SS/Police Sword Manufacturers
While the overall control of the Police within the Third Reich State was managed by the SS, the Police did not have any issued Nazi period daggers. However the Third Reich era Police swords were similar to their SS counterparts.
Below is a list of the main SS & Police Sword/Degen manufacturers:
- Puma
- F.W. Holler
- Carl Eickhorn
- Peter Daniel Krebs
- Alcoso
- Clemen & Jung
- Herman Rath (Distributor)
- Carl Julius Krebs
- Emil Voos
- Arthur Evertz
- Richard Herder
- Robert Klass
- E. Pack & Sohn
- Paul Weyersberg
- Anton Wingen
- "Non maker marked"
WW2/Third Reich/Nazi era Police Officers Degen
List of WW2 German Sword Manufacturers
- Alcoso
- Clemen & Jung
- Eickhorn
- Richard Herder
- E&F Horster
- F.W. Holler
- Carl Julius Krebs
- Robert Klass
- P.D. Luneschloss
- E. Pack
- Puma
- Paul Seilheimer
- Tiger
- Emil Voos
- Weyersberg
- Anton Wingen
WW2/Third Reich/Nazi era German Army Sword
Carl Eickhorn Field Marshal Sword Series Part 4
Carl Eickhorn was a large producer of many different types of Nazi swords and daggers.
To compete in the competitive market place certain marketing brands were developed to increase sales in the era of nationalistic pride.
Carl Eickhorn produced a range of German Army Swords called the Field Marshal Series that apart from appealing designs did have significant names attributed to the type of sword.
The Model "Derflinger" was named after a Field Marshal called Georg von Derfflinger who fought with distinction against the Swedish during the Thirty Years' War.
Carl Eickhorn Field Marshal Sword Series Part 3
Carl Eickhorn was a large producer of many different types of Nazi swords and daggers during the Third Reich era.
To compete in the competitive market place certain marketing brands were developed to increase sales in the era of nationalistic pride.
Carl Eickhorn produced a range of German Army Swords called the Field Marshal Series that apart from appealing designs did have significant names attributed to the type of sword.
The Prinz Eugen sword is sought after because of links to SS Officers purchasing this type, along with Army Officers.
Prinz Eugen is the shortened name for Prince Eugene of Savoy a very successful military commander in modern European history, his allegiance being to the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy.
Carl Eickhorn Field Marshal Sword Series Part 2
Carl Eickhorn was a large producer of many different types of Nazi swords and daggers during the Third Reich era.
To compete in the competitive market place certain marketing brands were developed to increase sales in the era of nationalistic pride.
Carl Eickhorn produced a range of German Army Swords called the Field Marshall Series that apart from appealing designs did have significant names attributed to the type of sword.
The Derfflinger was named after Georg von Derfflinger who was a field marshal in the army of Brandenburg-Prussia during and after the Thirty Years War that ended in 1648.


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We were delighted to hear that Pantone crowned 'Greenery' as their colour of 2017 as green is one of our favourites here at The Bespoke Wedding Co. HQ. It reminds us of being outdoors, amongst nature and on long walks through fields and forests but best of all, country weddings are one of our favourite types of events to plan!
But what do the colour experts over at Pantone really mean by the term 'greenery'? It seems to us a bit of an ambiguous term – does it include forest green or bottle green, perhaps even lime green or sage green? We couldn't agree on what they meant! So we read through their fantastic emotive and descriptive words that accompany the colour and they had us hooked on Greenery with just the first sentence…
"A refreshing and revitalising shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings."
Symbolic of new beginnings. Isn't that just wonderful for the context of a wedding and the start of a marriage? Greenery represents the life a couple starts together on the day they say 'I do' – one of the most important new beginnings you can embark on. Now it's unlikely all of your guests will arrive on your wedding day and pick up on this symbolism (they may be too busy dancing or taking yet another set of photos at the photo booth!), but we think it's quite special that you and your other half will both know that each bit of greenery around you on your day will remind you of the new beginning you will share together.
Pantone describes greenery as 'a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade', which is not to everyone's taste. For some couples, greenery will only ever make an appearance within a bouquet, buttonhole or in a table centrepiece. And for others, it may never feature at all. But those who like the idea of incorporating a more vibrant shade of green (that may be traditionally found at a wedding) may want a bit of inspiration as to how to do this subtly and tastefully. Below, we have a few ideas of how you can do this:
Marquees are becoming more and more popular for weddings – especially as they can be set up almost anywhere and usually, this means within a beautiful country setting in a large garden or field. Once set up and you step inside, it can feel like a very plain white empty space, which can defeat the object of having your reception in an outside space. Of course, some couples love the contrast and simplicity this brings. But if you want to soften the design and style inside your marquee so it feels like an extension of the garden with the outside coming in, greenery is an absolutely perfect colour to tone down the blank canvas of a bright white tent. We think you can go a bit brighter and bolder with the vibrancy of Pantone's greenery in a venue such as this with hanging foliage chandeliers and over-the-top aisle borders.
Glass works wonderfully with all colours but what's brilliant about its transparency is that it doesn't detract from the greens in the floral pieces where a coloured vase, plate or candleholder could do. Try clear glass charger plates sitting on a beautiful green leaf as a table setting. Conversely, placing a white candle in a green bottle for evening lighting works wonderfully.
For the bridesmaid dresses, the groomsmen's suits, the table linen – neutrals whisper nature and therefore complement greenery perfectly. If this feels too plain for you, add a pop of bold colour here and there to add a bit of interest (maybe in the bouquet or the napkins).
You'll probably have seen the giant confetti balloons that graced many a wedding in 2016. Well, someone has come up with the wonderful idea of using green foliage for the tail of a beautiful white balloon – this looks beautifully sophisticated and adds a bit of extra fun to the day.
Think about some of the textures that would complement greenery well. If you're bringing greenery to the table using foliage, consider the metal of the cutlery – perhaps a brushed copper or gold would work well.
Finally, have a look at the colour pairings suggested by Pantone. These are really useful and can help with ideas for accompanying colours if you wanted more than greenery with neutrals and whites. We love their 'Analogous' colour palette which would work wonderfully if you were to pick a colour or two to complement greenery for your big day.
If you want some more ideas, pop over to our Pinterest and have a look at our board entitled Blossoming Romance: A Greenery Inspired Wedding.
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Everyone hopes that a disaster - natural or man-made - doesn't strike our homes or workplaces. But West Virginia does have a history of disasters: floods, fires, hurricanes, and, as well, computer viruses, theft, and vandalism. Disasters cannot always be prevented, but everyone can take steps to assure their homes and businesses are as protected from them as possible, and can certainly take measures to recover from them quickly in case they do occur.
Even though "disaster" is a word that generally connotes large-scale destruction, disasters can come about from everyday problems. Leaky roofs and pipes, for instance, can take significant tolls on records. A single soaked box of records can spell disaster if the information is valuable and irretrievable.
The purpose of this chapter is to offer guidelines for disaster planning. Included are a few "quick tips," some suggestions for setting up a disaster plan, requirements for the handling of vital records, and advice on how to garner support for disaster prevention efforts.
Quick Tips for Disaster Prevention
In the event of a disaster, electronic equipment should not be used until examined by professionals, as any damage to that equipment could cause further harm to records.
The creation of backups and/or careful attention to the migration of electronic records when new software is installed on office computers is critical in the prevention of the loss of data.
Creating a Disaster Plan
A disaster plan outlines the measures an office needs to take to be prepared in case a disaster strikes. The outlines of a plan are given below. It is important to remember that in the event of a disease pandemic, a nuclear attack, a terrorist action, or other disaster that affects a wide area of West Virginia and/or other states, everyone will need to follow local and national civil defense officials' instructions. Some functions, businesses, buildings and equipment might be nationalized for the common health and welfare of the State of West Virginia or a wider area. This may be a temporary or even long-term condition. However, if all other precautions to care for the "official memory" of each county of West Virginia are taken, the records, and their prominent place in returning government operations and services to conditions prior to such a disaster, will be preserved.
There are three objectives for establishing a disaster preparedness plan:
Handling Vital Records
Some records under the care of West Virginia's public employees are vital records. Vital records typically include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, but they may also include records such as payment vouchers, active personnel and payroll records, bills, and board minutes. By definition, vital records contain information crucial for daily operations of an office, and are often marked as active files. They should constitute approximately three to five percent of the average records found in all government offices.
Without vital records, business operations would virtually come to a halt and the public interest would be adversely impacted. Vital records are those without which it would be difficult - if not impossible - to continue to fill the purposes for which the office housing them exists. Further, the loss of its vital records makes a government office:
Vital Records Protection
Two methods are used to secure the safety of the vital records of all businesses, from banks to healthcare facilities to government offices. They are duplication and dispersal, and they are usually used in tandem.
Duplicates, where practical, should be stored for security purposes at a secure, off-site location. Duplicates can be carbon copies, paper copies, microfilmed images, optical disk data, etc., but they must be true representations of the original. During the development phase of a disaster plan, office personnel will want to ask whether or not the records that are considered vital can be found or recreated from other data that is available in other locations already. If so, that should be noted so that in the event of a disaster, the records can be duplicated, even if it will be a labor-intensive task.
The Politics of Budgeting for Disaster Prevention
In some areas, elected officials may prefer to avoid disaster planning. Disaster control costs money and only rarely produces tangible rewards, so there is little immediate incentive. Frequently, money is not budgeted for disaster control until after disaster strikes -- after a flood destroys valuable records stored in a basement, or after a fire decimates vital records that lack fire-proof shelving.
There are at least two ways of garnering financial support for disaster prevention. One involves describing the consequences of disaster, sharing others' experiences of inadequate planning and what happened when the fire truck beat them to work one morning. Another involves describing the benefits and advantages of disaster prevention measures. It is important to remember that no one plans for a disaster to happen, but happen they do. Although it is not easy to do, everyone who has control over the public's records has a moral and often fiduciary responsibility to provide the best care for them possible. Disasters (ranging from the loss of a single record, to the loss of office functions, to the loss of a building, to a nuclear attack) will without doubt:
The benefits and advantages of a good disaster prevention program include:
As the disaster plan is being discussed and budget monies are being allocated for it, the best question for elected officials and employees to ask is, what is the cost of doing nothing versus the cost of doing something? Disasters happen, and happen frequently.
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Exercise Room
The cardio vascular room is located in the basement of the police department. It is accessible to all the employees of the department for their use 24/7. Various weights and machines are available for a variaty of workout styles.This rom was updated in 2016.
The facility also includes two programmable tread mills with automatic incline. A TV and radio are available for viewing and listening to while you work out.
The upstairs of the department houses another workout room where there are various other workout items including kettel bells, jump rope, heavy bags and pull up bars and a programmable timer for workout sessions.