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The faculty of letters at Groningen University finds it necessary to do away with books – books are so 2012. They have once a month a sale: 1 euro for one book and 5 euros for 6 books, no matter condition or original price. My collection of books has again increased. To be honest, it is not the idea of the staff of the library of letters, but of the managers above them, who have never read a book, but do have some MBA grade. They think that all is on internet now…
It is the same managers' mentality of the board of this university, which this year has cut down the staff of Scandinavian and Slavonic languages by a half and eliminated the studies Finnish and Hungarian. The only chair for Sanskrit won't be filled after the retirement of the sitting professor during this year. He refuses to have a festive reception for his retirement, offered by that very same board. Well, let's stop making myself angry; I better turn to poetry.
One of the books I bought is Walther Bulst, Carmina Leodiensa (Heidelberg, 1975). Never heard of it, but it is Latin, so I bought it. This book is an edition with commentary of the 8 anonymous songs contained in the Leodiense manuscript. This manuscript is from the 11th - 12th century. Strange enough, Bulst does not say where this manuscript is, but as this booklet is a very specialist study, he probably thought his readers knew it. A number of these songs are only known from this manuscript and one of them is the song below.
It is a simple song which describes the passion of love during spring – a very common theme in mediaeval poetry.
Laus verne temporis.
Vernum tempus est amenum
et amoris melle plenum;
quicquid est in mundo rerum
novum facit ac serenum.
In hoc uere uernant flores,
quia tellus dat humores;
puellarum nunc dolores
risus petunt et amores.
Iam qui amat uel amatur
illud petut quo letatur,
et si locus umquam datur,
trahit palpat osculatur.
vernus: of spring, spring—
amenus (amoenus): lovely, pleasant
melle = melleae from melleus: belonging to honey, honeysweet
novum facit ac serenum: I suspect that se must be understood in this sentence.
In hoc uere uernant flores: vere from ver spring, but I think vere `truly' is also implied.
verno: to blossom
tellus –uris (f): earth
humores: in classical Latin umor. This is an interesting word: umor means fluid and it this context it refers to the four fluids which were thought in ancient Greek medicine to constitute human temperaments and health. Originally it was the general term for classifying these four fluids, but we see here the development to the modern meaning of humour in the sense of something joyful.
puellarum dolores: because in wintertime they sat inside
risus –us (m): laughter
peto petivi/petii petitum: to strive for
letatur = laetatur
locus: opportunity
trahit palpat osculatur: an effective asyndeton which describes the lover coming close: draws nearer, touches softly, kisses.
I thought I was the first one to put this poem on internet, but someone has been ahead of me. This link contains a translation:
PS. This book has not been digitalized on internet, at least not in open access. Thus far the idea that all is on internet…


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Outward Journeys, which will be released on November 3, is the second album on the Ghost Box label by The Belbury Circle (Belbury Poly with The Advisory Circle). As before, John Foxx is a guest vocalist, and as always, Julian House provides the graphic design. • Music non-stop: Geeta Dayal in 2012 talking to Rebecca […]
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I'm Ed Smith, a Redding personal injury lawyer. Redding, California is located in Shasta County. Redding is the largest city located in the beautiful Shasta Cascade region. Redding is located on the Sacramento River. In the city's early days, the Sacramento River was the main source of power and transportation. Redding is the fourth-largest city in the Sacramento Valley. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the beautiful city of Redding.
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The vision of the Department of Sociology at Rice University is to advance knowledge of social processes and patterns, mentor a diverse set of scholars and students, and teach the state of the art in the field, engaging in service to the university, the discipline, and the larger community.
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"It is not supposed to hurt. If it does and you feel like giving up, you're not alone. Several women struggle with breastfeeding but they rarely talk about it. Struggling does not mean you are a bad Mom- you're new at this and whether you continue to breastfeed or not, you will figure out what is the best thing for YOU and for YOUR child."
My Son Liam is just over a month old now and I can say that while there are several adjustments that come with being a new Mom, the one I had the most difficulty with was breastfeeding. If you read his birth story, you will know why I didn't have the best start to the breastfeeding experience. If not, the short version of it is that my nurses in recovery just jammed his face into my chest without explaining what to do, squeezed and hurt my chest, got upset with me if I hadn't woken him up every two hours and gave me advice that a lactation specialist (who was also at the hospital) told me was wrong. Overall, I went home believing I had to continue to wake him up every two hours to feed and that the so-called latch we had was the proper one. This was all false and I only realized it a week later once my Sister came over to help me and I spoke to one of her friends who also helped me a great amount.
The first week was full of frustration and sleep deprivation for both Mommy and Baby. We also may have shared the same amount of tears but for different reasons. For Liam, it was the fact that he was being woken up constantly to eat and when he did, he was probably wasn't having an easy time getting the milk he needed, all the while, feeling the frustration from Mommy. For Mommy, it was mostly due to feeling so terrible that I was unable to provide the one thing that my body was, in theory, made to do. I was in constant pain, my chest was engorged, my nipples were cracked and bleeding… it wasn't enjoyable to say the very least. I felt horrible and lack of sleep wasn't helping me handle my emotions so tears flowed almost every time I had to feed him which made me feel even more guilty- I WANT to feed my child, I just want to do it without being in agonizing pain
My SO was supportive by saying I was doing a good job even though it didn't feel like I was. He kept suggesting to give formula instead but I was determined. I refused to give formula even with all of the advancements that have been made to have it be closer to breast milk. Even if it did, there is nothing like the bond I feel while I have my Son nursing. I am not saying "Breast is Best" or advocating for all women to breast feed. What it comes down to, is doing whatever is the best thing for YOU and for YOUR child. If my Son had been losing weight, or I felt like he was not eating enough, I would have done what I needed to, even if it meant offering formula. You do what you have to do, even if it isn't what you had envisioned while pregnant.
A bit over a week after Liam was born, my Sister came over one night with all of the supplies I would need to hopefully make it an easier process. I will forever be grateful to her for this. A breast pump, several bottles and a sterilizer later, I was all set to try and fix the situation I was in. My Sister sat with a tearful me, helped me sit in a proper position and also told me how to get Liam to unlatch if I felt any pain. A few minutes later, I had started pumping my first bottle of milk and the relief I felt in my breast was almost immediate. I nearly got a full bottle from one side alone. Once I was ready, she added Liam to the mix so I could try feeding and pumping at the same time. This helped me greatly overall because while I am nursing, I have almost a bottle worth of milk leak from my other breast. It always felt like such a waste of milk and if I wasn't wearing breast pads, let's be honest- it made a mess too. I went from being in a ton of pain and feeling helpless to nursing my Son while pumping a bottle at the same time in one night. I couldn't believe the difference. It also played a crucial role in my chest healing. One side was worse than the other, so while Liam nursed on the side that was not in pain, I pumped on the other side until it was healed a bit more.
With all of my Sister's help and the advice our friend gave me, I was on the road to a better breastfeeding experience. While the advice my friend gave was to help with the issues I was having, a lot of it was very helpful general information, so in case anyone is looking for a bit of advice, here is what she had told me:
"You should not have pain. It's an old myth that your nipples need to "get used to it" or that they need to "harden". It's not true. With a good latch you should not feel any pain.
Here is what you should look for when latching on… First you want his body to be facing you (ear, shoulder and hips in a line and tummy to tummy with you). Just as you would face your food at the table, he would be facing his food.
Second before latching, the first thing to make contact should be his chin (so his head will be tilted back a little). His chin should make contact with your breast (below the nipple from his perspective… so if you are nursing in cross cradle hold then his chin should be making contact with your breast closer to your cleavage). Once the chin is in contact and his head is tilted back a bit, he will have the reflex to open nice and wide. Wait for a bit wide mouth…
You want to be holding your breast, compressing it slightly (we call this the hamburger). You want to live up your "hamburger" with his mouth. So in cross cradle you would be compressing with your thumb on the outside of your breast and your fingers on the inside forming like a U (far enough away from your nipple so that he can latch but close enough so that it is easier for him to do so. Think of when you eat a hamburger how we squish it to fit in our mouth… same concept.
So you are holding your U (hamburger) and his chin is in contact with the breast, head tilted back, body facing you… Now when he opens big, you want to bring him in and get as much breast into his mouth as possible. The front of the mouth is the hard pallet. If your nipple is only in a little bit and is rubbing on the hard pallet it is going to hurt. When he finishes you might see that your nipple looks almost like the tip of a lipstick as opposed to looking rounded and "normal". This is not a good sign… means the latch is too shallow. You want to get as much breast (not just nipple) into his mouth as you can (it's ok if it looks like you are suffocating him… it will look that way… but if his head is tilted back his nose will be free to breath). This way your nipple is fat enough back in his mouth that it is not on the hard pallet but on the soft pallet in the back. So you should have no pain in this case and when you take your nipple out it should look the same as when it went in (rounded).
Now that you have pain, once you fix the latch it might still hurt a little for a few days until it heals. But you should feel a huge difference in pain level immediately if he is latched on well.
As for healing your nipples, you can use nipple cream if you have any, if you don't, you can express a little bit of milk at the end of the feed and just run that into your nipple (Just a few drops is good).
You need to try and get to him when he is not crying yet. Look for hunger signs. This diagram is really good. It shows you the early signs and the mid signs and the late signs.
Crying means you have missed all the other signs (not your fault… you are new at this) and he is now frustrated and it will not work well. Better to calm him first (sometimes another person is better at this because they don't smell like milk) and then when he is calm put him to the breast. but trying to feed him when he is full on freaking out is never going to work well and will result in pain for you. Ultimately you wanna catch the early signs and feed then. So stirring in his sleep, opening his mouth (sometimes they make sucking noises or lip smacking type noises), head turning and "rooting" as if he is looking for your breast."
A couple of days after my Sister stopped by, a CLSC nurse came by to make sure everything was going well for both Baby & Mommy. She weighed Liam and he was gaining a healthy amount of weight, approx. 36g per day and he looked very healthy. She asked about how feeding was going and I explained it all to her. After getting a few gasps while telling her about my recovery experience, she nodded her head and said that I was doing a good job if Liam was able to gain the weight that he did. She also said to do what was best for me but also provided several pamphlets for Breastfeeding Support groups in my area. It was such a pleasant experience.
We have come a long way since then. A month ago I was in tears and now I am able to sit in a bathtub while bathing my child and feed him at the same time. My Mother was even impressed by how quickly we are able to get a good latch now and I have had several "Look at us now!" moments. It will get easier, especially if you are dealing with a very young newborn. Once they get a bit older and bigger, it is far easier to get a good latch, in my experience anyway. That is not to say every meal time is an easy one. Sometimes, they are simply just in a fussy mood and you just need to do the best you can.
Like I said before, I am not preaching about the benefits of breastfeeding, although there are several, nor do I mean to rub it in anyone's face that I was finally successful at breastfeeding. All I mean to do with this post, is to say, I understand. I understand how hard it may be and if you decide not to breastfeed, that's okay and you're not alone in this. My dear friend Annie, at Grown Up Glamour, had a similar experience with her post-delivery experience and is now exclusively pumping, read more here– she has great tips! I know several women struggle with breastfeeding even though it is not talked about often and that is something that should change. Especially for first time Moms who may think it is all their fault and who begin to put themselves down. Motherhood is tough enough without adding your own negative thoughts of yourself into your head. No matter how you feed your child, you are an amazing Mother and the fact that you are getting this affected by any breastfeeding struggles you have, just shows how much you care and want to do anything in your power to provide for your little one. Things don't always turn out the way you had planned and some experimenting is involved to find the best solution and that is more than okay.
Did you have a similar experience with your first time breastfeeding or have tips you would like to share? Please, don't be shy to share!
As always, thank you so much for reading!
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Melvin Ingram Absent from Chargers OTAs; HC Anthony Lynn Not WorriedMay 22, 2018
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram was the lone notable absence from organized team activities Tuesday, per Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News.
However, head coach Anthony Lynn doesn't seem to be concerned about starting practices without the Pro Bowler.
"Believe me I know he's getting ready," Lynn said, per Ryan Kartje of the Orange County Register. "Wherever he's at, I know he's getting ready because that's his makeup. Yeah, I'd like for him to be here with his teammates, but these are voluntary, man."
Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley also remained upbeat about the situation despite some disappointment.
"Obviously, as a coach, you want everybody here," Bradley said, per Wang. "But I've talked to Melvin about that. There's a great deal of trust with him too."
Unlike other holdouts around the league, Ingram's absence likely has little to do with money. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $66 million deal before last season, and his 2018 salary is fully guaranteed.
He responded with the best performance of his six-year career, totaling 10.5 sacks with two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown. This was enough to earn his first Pro Bowl selection along with fellow pass-rusher Joey Bosa.
However, it appears he will get a late start to the 2018 season after missing the voluntary workouts.
In the meantime, Chris Landrum could get some extra reps after missing all last season with a shoulder injury. Rookie second-round pick Uchenna Nwosu should also take advantage of the opportunity for playing time.


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I took this picture last week as I was coming home from work and driving into Roundtop shortly before sunset. I liked the long shadows and warm colors.
It's funny, but after a mild winter, so far I'm having a fairly cold spring. For some reason, it seems to me these two shouldn't go together. Yesterday morning I had ice in the cats' water dish—and not just skim ice either. Yet by afternoon the temperature was warm enough that I could sit on the ground in the sun with Baby Dog and watch the world go by.
Although Roundtop is closed now, you'd be surprised how many people still are wandering around. My neighbor Wes and his dog Molly were walking the slopes, following the snow edges and scavenging for cash and items lost. Two motorcyclists pulled into the parking lot, then stood around chatting for more than half an hour. A family in a van pulled in and then proceeded to go hiking up on the slopes. A large group was playing paintball. People fairly frequently drove in, drove slowly around the ponds and then drove out again. I guess the high price of gasoline isn't high enough to deter Sunday drivers on the first really nice Sunday of spring.
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Every day is a new opportunity to start over, even being Monday, (hello godinez). It really is a new opportunity to thank and say, today I thank you for being here and stay alive, say thank you for waking up in my bed and feeling cold or hot because that means that my body has sensations.
It is very absurd to wait for the right time to do something, the best time to start a relationship, the best time to end it, we wait for the best time to take the opportunity either to start a new job or leave the one we have because it does not fill us and It doesn't make us happy. I feel and I am convinced that the best moment is today
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Let's wear those clothes, those shoes, that face cream, that mask and those eyeshadows. Let's make it special today, and that is why I present you this beautiful anastasia eyeshadow palette.
It has happened to me that many times I have something that I buy for when it is a wedding, or a formal event and there things remain saved because the opportunity does not come to use what you want so much and hope you have but you feel that it is not the time , then I changed that chip and decided that the best time is today, and so just make up to go to kindergarten for my son, or go to the supermarket to do the groceries, and decided to use whatever I want or make up with these beautiful shadows to Make my moment unique and special.
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Presumably an Asgardian God, who tried to overthrow Odin as the king of the Nine Realms and forced the Dwarves to create him a special battle-axe which can match any opponents and break the fabric of reality.
When Thor found out what Imir wanted, he battled and defeated him with his single lightning strike.
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Marine fisheries resources & vessel management: Departmental briefing
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
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Chairperson: Mr M Johnson (ANC)
Meeting Summary
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) briefed the Portfolio Committee on the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Proclamation of 31 May 2013. It was clarified that fisheries functions were transferred from Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) to DAFF, by way of Proclamation 44 of I July 2009. Cabinet had suggested that the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries should have the powers to administer the declaration and management of activities within the Marine Protected Areas. However, a legal opinion suggested that transfer of the functions under section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act was problematic, and after a series of meetings to discuss the issue, the Proclamation of 31 May 2013 was signed by the President, to clarify that the Minister of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries would retained powers and functions around fisheries management in those MPAs where fishing was allowed (which were set out), including permitting, fishing rights allocations, fisheries-related research, and regulating and enforcing types of fishing. Members asked if the redefining of mandates between DEA and DAFF had affected the perlemoen (abalone) quotas in the Eastern Cape, but it was clarified that no such quotas were in existence, and asked how DAFF was dealing with problems of poaching. The DAFF promised to provide a detailed document on the experimental abalone fishing sites, with a list of beneficiaries, and it was suggested that a joint meeting with DEA was needed on seal harvesting.
The second presentation updated the Committee on management of the DAFF fleet of fisheries protection and research vessels, which had now been transferred from the South African Navy to DAFF. For an interim period, pending finalisation of a tender, Damen Shipyards were contracted for repairs and maintenance and Nautic SA (Pty) Ltd was contracted for six months to run vessel operations of the fleet. A Vessel Technical Expert had been engaged to assist with development of tender specifications and advice, and appointment of the new management agency for the fleet was expected in August or September. The tenders were due to be submitted by 2 August. A schedule of work being done and state of readiness for each vessel was given. Members asked for further clarity on what exactly was meant by percentage of readiness, said that the inability to give exact dates was of concern, asked for an explanation of the Department of Trade and Industry involvement in the handing-over of fishing boats to communities, and asked for the figures for the contracts signed with the two consultants and the Navy. They also wanted to know the content of the contracts and particularly whether transfer of skills was a component and if the contractors were BEE compliant. They asked what specific arrangements had been made to counteract poaching but although a general answer was given, the specifics could not be disclosed in open meeting. Members also asked for an update on the investigations into vessel tenders to Smit Amandla Marine and Sekunjalo, asked if any companies now tendering were linked to them, and heard that the matters were still under investigation. They asked why the tender was advertised internationally, since South African jobs must be created, and asked for clarification on the charter of the Compass Challenger for the sardine and anchovy survey, and the process, cost and possible local building of a vessel to replace the Africana. They also questioned where and how many offices would be in place for the rights application processes, and called for an update on the Fishing Charter.
The final presentation summarised management of key resources of Cape hake, abalone, West Coast rock lobster and linefish, as well as the results of attempts to replenish stock through restricting catch. Members asked when rock lobster fishers could apply for rights, where the extra quota for small-scale fishing would come, given that resources were already under severe threat, and commented that expectations had been raised and communities needed to be told of the precise position. They asked where the aquaculture projects were located, sought clarity on the permits to extract mussels, how DAFF collaborated with DEA on marine protected areas for poaching and fishing licences, asked questions about management in specific areas, and how fishing rights could be managed for the benefit of communities. They sought more information on control of over-fishing, the effect of marine mining on rock lobster, the progress of the Abalone Pilot Project in Hondeklipbaai. They heard that the Department had requested an extension for the handing in of the final Marine Living Resources Act Amendment Bill, as the comment period closed on 14 June, and that it was hoping this would be processed as priority legislation.
Meeting report
Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Proclamation of 31 May 2013: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries report
Mr Desmond Stevens, Acting Deputy Director General: Resource Management, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, said that he firstly wished to clear a misunderstanding relating to the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Proclamation of 31 May 2013.
He noted that, in order to separate the mandates for fisheries management, and for marine environmental management, both of which resided in the Marine Living Resources Act of 1998 (MLRA), the fisheries functions were transferred from Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) to Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), by way of Proclamation 44 of 1 July 2009 on transfer of aquaculture, and Proclamation 1 of 10 February 2010, on transfer of capture fisheries functions. The latter proclamation was now under review.
Cabinet had further suggested that the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries should have the powers to administer the declaration and management of activities within the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), in order to allow DAFF more access to fish resources, especially for the small-scale and subsistence fishers. However, a legal opinion was obtained, which suggested that transfer of section 43 of the MLRA to DAFF, which deals with Marine Protected Areas, would be unconstitutional. After a series of meetings, the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Proclamation of 31 May 2013 was signed by the President. In terms of section 43, read together with the regulations for each MPA, the Minister of DAFF retained the powers and functions related to fisheries management in those MPAs where fishing was allowed, including permitting, fishing rights allocations, fisheries-related research and the power to enforce the types of fishing specified therein. He summarised that essentially this related to the MPAs of Betty's Bay, Goukamma & Robberg MPAs, Castle Rock MPA & Sixteen Mile Beach, Langebaan Lagoon MPA, Malgas, Jutten Island & Marcus Island MPA, Table Mountain MPA, Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary, Aliwal Shoal MPA, Pondoland MPA and Stilbaai MPA.
Mr P Van Dalen (DA) asked if the redefining of mandates between DEA and DAFF had affected the perlemoen (abalone) quotas granted in the previous year in the Eastern Cape MPA pilot project, and whether those quotas were legal. There had been a public outcry from the community because perlemoen quotas had been given to outsider fisherman who entered the protected area to extract perlemoen.
Mr Stevens replied that no abalone quotas had been given in the Eastern Cape. There were about 1 500 beneficiaries working with the DST scientists and communities on the possibility of experimental abalone fishing becoming a commercial fishing reality.
Mr R Cebekhulu (IFP) asked if DAFF was dealing with the poaching problem.
Mr Stevens replied that while DAFF was responsible for protection and patrolling, it worked in collaboration with DEA and law enforcement agencies, in line with its Integrated Security Strategy. DAFF also had a service level agreement where, if necessary, it would assist DEA around Marion Island and Edward Island, by providing vessels for protection.
Mr L Gaehler (UDM) said that he felt that the Committee should know the true facts about the experimental abalone fishing sites, and the related issues with DEA and the Parks Board.
Mr Stevens replied that a detailed document, including the list of beneficiaries, would be made available to the Committee.
Mr Van Dalen said that in the previous meeting, a Member had requested that seal harvesting be re-explored and DAFF had responded that issues of seal harvesting fell under the mandate of DEA. He wished to put on record that he Members of the Committee did not share a common sentiment on seal harvesting.
The Chairperson suggested that a joint sitting with DEA may assist in that regard.
Ms N Phaliso (ANC) commented that the matter was important because food security was under threat.
Management of the DAFF Fleet of Fisheries Protection and Research Vessels
Mr Stevens recalled that DAFF had already given an update to the Committee on vessel management. At a meeting in Simonstown between DAFF and South African Navy (SAN), the SAN was informed that DAFF would be removing the fleet, and civilian vessel management and repairs and maintenance services would be sought. The vessels had been transferred to DAFF and two interim service providers. Damen Shipyards would be attending to repairs and maintenance, and Nautic SA (Pty) Ltd would be running the vessel operations of the fleet on a six month contract. During this interim period the final tender process would continue.
The vessels included the following:
- Sarah Baartman, an offshore fisheries protection vessel, which was awaiting valves to be replaced, which had been ordered by the SAN, and also awaiting availability of the dry dock in Simon's Town. Her Military Spec valves arrived in South Africa on 27 May 2013. She was 50% ready for sea voyages and was expected to be finalised by end of June.
- Ruth First, an inshore fisheries protection vessel, was awaiting registration onto the SA Ships Register and her South African Marine Safety Authority (SAMSA) statutory surveys were still outstanding. She was 95% ready for sea and the outstanding requirements were expected to be completed in the following two weeks.
- Victoria Mxenge, an inshore fisheries protection vessel, was awaiting registration onto the SA Ships Register and the SAMSA statutory surveys were still outstanding. She was 95% ready for sea.
- Lilian Ngoye, an inshore fisheries protection vessel, had her engine service started by SAN in January 2013, and it was hoped that she would be dry-docked at the end of June 2013.
- Florence Mkhize was a fast-chase boat at Damen Shipyards. The date for sea readiness was still to be finalised.
- Ellen Khuzwayo, a research vessel, was 80% sea-ready and expected to be fully ready at the end of June 2013.
- FRS Africana, a research vessel, had 12 Conditional Class items still outstanding. She also needed a dry docking to repair her bow thruster seal. DAFF had requested the use of the Navy dry dock and was awaiting an answer. In principle the SAN had agreed to assist with the use of the dry dock, at a cost. She was 80% ready for sea and was also expected to be ready by the end of June.
DAFF had contracted a Vessel Technical Advisor Expert to assist with development of specifications and advice. Appointment of the new management agency to assist DAFF with management of the DAFF fleet was expected in August or September 2013. The submission date for tenders was 2 August 2013. Bidders would be briefed on 28 June 2013.
Mr Van Dalen asked why, if the Minister of DAFF was the executive authority on everything to do with fisheries, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) was involved in the handing over of fishing boats to the fishing communities.
Mr Stevens replied that by the following week, DAFF would have finalised the Comprehensive Support Programme for small-scale fisheries. Dti was one of nine intergovernmental departments that would contribute to the implementation of this programme.
Mr S Abram (ANC) said that the presentation had not given him confidence. It was not clear what was meant by a vessel being, for example, "95% ready for sea".
Mr Stevens replied that a vessel may be repaired, but was not yet sea worthy. He could not give an exact date that the vessels would be on the sea, as the time required for licencing, for example, did not depend on DAFF alone.
The Chairperson suggested that the document should have included a clause that listed all the outstanding matters that were not within DAFF's domain, so that the Members could get more clarity on the extent to which each vessel was ready.
Mr Gaehler said that the lack of ability to set time frames for when government entities would be ready with classification and other issues indicated a lack of leadership, which was of particular concern since it was public money that was being spent. The Committee was entitled to clear and proper information. The manager of a vessel should know, for instance, when a valve was expected to arrive, give or take a few weeks. He added that he hoped this time around, the tender would have a clause for skills transfer and for proper maintenance of vessels. He asked what the mandate was of the interim service providers, how much of taxpayers' money had been paid to them, and to the SAN.
Mr Abram commented that generally, civil servants did not take interest in the ordinary citizen, who was of course the tax payer. Even poor people were charged 14% VAT when they walked into a shop. There had to be a change in the way DAFF was doing business. R7 billion of taxpayers' money was given to DAFF so that it could perform responsibly. Contracts had to be designed in such a way that contractors would be subjected to a fine for under-performance. He also wanted to know what the value was of the contract signed with Damen Shipyards on 3 April 2013, and Nautic SA on 24 April 2013, and what progress had been made since signing of the contracts.
Mr Stevens replied that the experts appointed had been advising DAFF around the specifications for the tender. The document stipulated the technical requirements needed for the five-year contract and also set out that 95% of all jobs and of contract price had to be to the benefit of South Africans. The contracts were aligned with South African laws, safety requirements, and employment equity. It was also clear in the document that skills must be transferred. The tender included SA vessels management. Damen shipyards contract cost R5 million, and Nautic SA crewing cost R55 million, both for fishing and research vessels. R31.5 million was paid to SAN. He noted that he had an open-door policy and would welcome any further queries or meeting with Members so that they could see what was happening.
Mr Abram asked for clarification on whether coastal waters were currently being patrolled, and if any poaching activity had been detected 200 nautical miles into sea. He was concerned that when fishers were finally given fishing rights, foreign vessels would have already fished all that there was to fish.
The Chairperson reminded DAFF and the Committee that this might be sensitive information and reminded them that if there were difficulties in giving precise information on security measures in open Committee, the information could also be disclosed confidentially to Members.
Mr Stevens replied that there was an integrated strategy to address poaching. DAFF liaised with the Navy, Defence Force and Air Force around enforcement in high poaching areas. DAFF fast boats worked in strategic areas, but the exact places and details of deployment involved operational matters, which could not be divulged here. There were 4 500 fishing vessels registered on the Vessel Monitoring System, 1 500 of which were actively monitored. He invited the Committee to see how this was done.
Mr Van Dalen asked for an update on the investigations into the alleged corrupt award of the vessels tender to Smit Amandla Marine, and the subsequent tender to Sekunjalo. He suggested that it would be prudent not advertise for the new tender until the outcome of these investigations had been announced. He also asked why the tender would be advertised internationally, when the Minister had announced that the BEE company of Sekunjalo would create jobs for local black people. He made the point that empowerment of black people in South Africa would be achieved by advertising in South Africa. He also asked for an update on the status of Nautic Africa, previously trading as KND, pointing out that this was the company allegedly involved in the Sekunjalo tender. Ms Greta Apelgren-Narkedien of the DAF had said that no company involved in the corrupt awarding of the vessels tender would be eligible to apply for any interim contract. The Committee needed assurance in this regard.
Mr Stevens replied that the investigation into the previous tender with Smit Amandla was done by the Public Protector and the Hawks, and the process was sub judice. The Hawks was also investigating DAFF. Such questions could be directed to the appropriate law enforcement agencies, at the appropriate time. The two interim contractors, Damen Shipyards and Nautic SA, were performing separate work. According to DAFF records, the tenders were awarded through proper process and were not related to previous tenders. Allegations without facts to support them did not help DAFF.
The Chairperson affirmed that the Smit Amandla case was sub judice and therefore DAFF could not be expected to respond.
Ms Phaliso said that it was important that the Committee received the outcome of the research conducted by experts in DAFF so that they were fully informed of the status of fishing, areas, species, etc.
The Chairperson suggested that the Committee should be invited on to the vessels and to speak to the SAN, as this would short circuit a number of queries.
Mr Stevens replied that he led a dedicated team of officials who worked round the clock serving the people. They were briefed daily on the status of the vessels and reasons for delays. He had chosen not to give estimated dates on vessel readiness, as other institutions may not comply with agreed-upon dates.
Ms Phaliso asked if South Africa had local warehouses to manufacture and repair vessels locally. She believed that DAFF should identify the local artisans who could make vessels. The Africana was an old vessel inherited from the apartheid days. She asked DAFF to submit information to the Committee on the condition of the vessels in 1994.
Mr Stevens replied that DAFF was in the process of expanding a Memorandum of Agreement with dti around incentive schemes for vessel building. DAFF was sure that South Africa did have capacity for vessel building, although it was not confident that a vessel as large as the Africana vessel could be built in South Africa.
Mr Abram asked how far the process of replacing the Africana was. He asked for clarification on whether the vessel expert was contracted for the interim process, or some other time period.
Mr Stevens replied that the replacement of the Africana, which was estimated to still have five years of operation remaining, was estimated to cost R1 billion. DAFF would work together with National Treasury, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and DEA to ensure that the research vessel was an asset to the government as a whole.
Mr S Abram (ANC) asked for what time period, and at what cost, DAFF was chartering the Compass Challenger for the sardine and anchovy survey.
Mr Stevens replied that cost of the contract with the Compass Challenger for the recruitment survey was R10 million.
Mr Gaehler asked if the Damen and Nautic companies were BEE compliant, and if skills transfer was ensured.
Mr Stevens replied that the two interim contractors were BEE compliant and their level of BEE compliance would be made available to the Committee. DAFF was vigilant of the need to transfer a broad range of skills, as it was concerned that there were not sufficient historically disadvantaged individuals working in the marine industry. DAFF had advertised bursaries for the marine industry along coastal areas. Together with other departments, DAFF aimed to build capacity in the industry.
Mr Gaehler suggested that people in poor communities could best be contacted through the local community radio.
Mr Stevens replied that fishery development workers were the interface between DAFF and all the fishing communities, except the Northern Cape. DAFF hoped to finalise part of the rights allocation process through agreement with the community radio stations and Government Communication Information Systems (GCIS) to ensure that messages would get to the communities in all coastal provinces.
Ms Phaliso asked if the proposed satellite offices in coastal communities had become operational.
Mr Stevens replied that the decentralisation process had led to offices in Saldanha, Lamberts Bay, Mossel Bay, East London, St Helena Bay and a few offices in KwaZulu Natal (KZN). As soon as the administration of the offices was ready, the communities would be informed about where they should go. The Fishing Rights Allocation Process Steering Committee would ensure that all areas across the coast would have offices where rights applications would be dealt with. The Rapid Response Unit in DAFF would be established by the end of June 2013 and would be dedicated to assist with the long-term rights allocation process on a full-time basis.
The Chairperson asked how many satellite offices there would be and how many would be operational by July 2013, to deliver the rights application services.
The Chairperson asked for comment on the Fishing Charter transformation process.
Mr Stevens replied that the Minister was keen for DAFF to proceed with the establishment of the Fisheries Transformation Council, which was provided for in the Marine Living Resources Act. DAFF was currently receiving legal advice and then would begin establishment of the Charter, in compliance with the BBBEE Act.
Status of South African Marine Fishery Resources
Mr Stevens presented a summary of the status of the managed key resources: Cape hake, abalone, West Coast rock lobster and linefish. The summary of each included detail on stock status, fishing pressure, accessibility and likeliness to be over-fished (see attached presentations for full details).
The annual catch for Cape hake equaled that of all other South African marine fisheries combined, and was the only fishery certified by the Marine Stewardship Council. The Operational Management Procedure aimed at recovering deep-water hake was succeeding in meeting its target more rapidly than expected.
From Gansbaai to Buffeljags, abalone stocks continued to decline, due to poaching. DAFF's recovery plan included gradual increases in Total Allocated Catch (TAC) if poaching was reduced by 15% per year. From Hangklip to Hermanus, abalone stocks continued to decline due to poaching and a zero TAC was set for these zones. On the West Coast, despite indications of increased poaching, stock status was assumed to be relatively stable. In the Eastern Cape, a three-year experiment was under way to determine resource abundance and productivity. Levels of abalone poaching in South Africa were far higher than the total estimated sustainable catch, and 60% of the poached abalone was below reproductive age.
The West Coast rock lobster industry generated around R400 million per year and employed around 4 200 people. This resource was currently severely depleted, and recovery plans aimed to recover the resource by 35% by 2021. It was still too early to tell whether the resource was responding.
Linefish was a multisectoral fishery. The subsistence and small-scale sector included 8 000 recognized fishers, 85% of whom harvested linefish. The commercial boat-based fleet had 455 boats, but only contributed 6% of the total value of marine fisheries. The recreational sector included about 4 000 boats and more than 36 000 people purchased permits annually. The spin-off revenue was estimated to be in the billions of rands annually. Intense fishing pressure had led to widespread depletion of linefish stocks, but emergency measures in place since 2000 appeared to be having results for some linefish species.
Mr Van Dalen commented that poachers were created from disenfranchised fishers. The current laws were prohibiting them from doing their work. They could get only R120 per kg for legally harvested lobsters. The quota equated to R25 000 per year and this was unsustainable. They would have to steal five times more than the quota to survive. Decent quotas, equal treatment for all (which included not closing the season to small-scale fishers while the big ships were still fishing), and protecting the coast would deter illegal harvest of rock lobster or any other fish. He then asked for clarity on when the rock lobster fishers could apply for rights, as they would not be included in the upcoming fishing rights application and yet were dependent on fishing to make a living.
Mr Stevens agreed that poaching was a consequence of people not having adequate fishing opportunities. While DAFF was keen to implement the small-scale fishing policy, and the communities were tired of interim relief permits, he could not pre-empt the outcome of a meeting with the small-scale industry representatives where the matter would be discussed. DAFF would also soon be consulting more broadly with an inter-governmental forum to decide on the best way forward regarding the application date for rock-lobster fishers.
Mr Van Dalen said that a court decision on a matter relating to a protest to stop crayfish harvesting was expected on the following day. In court, DAFF had argued that there was enough crayfish for harvesting. He asked where the crayfish would come from.
Mr Stevens replied that DAFF and the fishing industry were united in their opposition to the "irrational" court injunction application by the Green Party. DAFF had discussed its recovery plan for West Coast Rock Lobster with world-renowned scientists from University of Cape Town and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). As stated in court by DAFF, during the recovery period over the past two decades, there had never been a higher recovery rate than 3.5% of pristine. Therefore, it was a fallacy that DAFF mismanagement had caused the current level of the resource. There were management protocols, dates and targets attached to the recovery plan, as well as working groups who were monitoring recovery on a monthly basis. DAFF was sure that, over the next decade, West Coast Rock Lobster would increase to 4.8% of pristine.
Mr Van Dalen asked where the extra quota for fish for small-scale fishing would come from, bearing in mind that resources were under severe threat. Expectations had been raised and between 50 000 and 100 000 people were expected to apply for rights.
Mr Abram said that while the presentation showed the challenges of depleted and heavily depleted stocks of certain species, and while there was no doubt of the deleterious effects of climate change and poachers, a small-scale fishing policy was about to be implemented, which would advertise widely for applications for fishing rights. Expectations from small-scale fishers were high, and they deserved the truth about what was in store for them in terms of TAC. There were thousands of jobs at stake. Innovative plans for each species, and a coordinated plan for aquaculture, were drastically needed.
Mr Stevens replied that although a bitter and drastic situation existed, there was no crisis around allocation of fishery resources for small-scale fishing. There were 22 fishery resources currently commercially harvestable and these resources would remain the same. Each resource had quotas or TAEs and TACs. On an annual basis, the research was updated. The TACs were divided amongst the sectors that benefitted from the TAC.
The Working for Fisheries Programme, which was started specifically to look at alternatives, contributed R8 million for aquaculture research and R7 million for aquaculture operational projects. Some of the aquaculture projects were funded through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) grant of R71 million per year contribution to DAFF projects. Presentations to DAFF executives to increase funding for dependents of fishers may not yield results. The Aquaculture Strategy was a joint venture with dti, to ensure that it became an instrument to deal with matters of over-utilisation of wild-caught fishing. The DAFF Research team and the Marine Resource Management team, together with EnAct International, had developed innovative steps for the allocation process. After 14 June, DAFF would go on another road show to engage with communities and stakeholders on the implementation plan of the small-scale fishery process. Currently, a legal reference group was advising DAFF on the Amendment Bill, together with a scientific reference group from Universities of Cape Town, Western Cape and Rhodes University, to make the small-scale fishery policy a reality.
Ms M Pilusa-Mosoane (ANC) asked where the aquaculture projects were located.
Mr Gaehler also asked where the five aquaculture fish farms in the Eastern Cape were located.
Mr Stevens replied that the five farms were located in the Eastern Cape in Hamburg (oyster and cob) and Kamdebo near Graaff-Reinet (catfish), and three farms were located in the Free State (he named one as Koffiefontein, but the other two names were inaudible). DAFF assisted these farms with access to markets, sourcing funding and technical support, with collaboration with other departments, and with additional funding. DAFF was clear that it aimed to elevate aquaculture.
Mr Cebekhulu asked for clarity on the rules around designated spots such as those along the KZN coast at St Lucia and Sodwana, where people were issued with permits to extract Mussels.
Mr Stevens replied that around 1 400 people had exemptions to extract mussels in that area and these fishers were targeted for small-scale economically-viable fishing rights for a basket of species. Aquaculture aimed to supplement fish farming in areas where there was a need. DAFF had approached National Treasury for funding of aquaculture, which was referred to as a 'special project'.
Mr Gaehler said that there was a problem with poaching in the Dwesa/Cwebe coast of the Eastern Cape and that the Parks Board was not assisting the communities in this regard. He suggested that DAFF should intervene.
Mr Stevens replied that the Chief Director of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance, Mr Mtobe, would respond to the question.
Mr Abram said that the war against poaching was far from being won. Information given to the Committee had to be backed up by DAFF, DEA and dti research. He said that the scenario was sombre. A budget had to be set, giving the necessary funding, before it was too late. He suggested that it was high time to deploy more than coastal guards to watch the coastline of 3 000km and that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) should also be involved. A further intervention suggested was for extensive fish-farming (depending on the habitat) to span the entire state-owned coastline.
Mr Stevens replied that while research was being conducted on resources, it was clear that research funding was inadequate. He agreed that poaching had to be tackled more intensely. Poaching was not only about arresting and criminalising people, but about social development and increasing the community involvement in decision-making around resource allocation, which had been taking place over the past seven years. There were core-management structures and specific steps for the process.
Mr Van Dalen asked how the WWF downgrading of rock lobster to orange status would affect rock lobster sales.
Mr Cebekhulu asked if the large scale fishers such as I&J, who had power and equipment, were monitored and controlled by DAFF.
The Chairperson asked how DAFF collaborated with DEA on MPAs, not only with regard to poaching but relating to fishing licenses in areas such as St Lucia, Dwesa-Cwebe and Coffee Bay, and how those areas could be fished for the benefit of communities.
These three questions were not answered during the meeting.
Mr Cebekhulu asked if DAFF had performed research on the viability of controlling the fishing areas with fencing and sea-traps, to control the risk of periodic over-fishing and possibly also to expose poaching.
Mr Stevens replied that this was referred to as ranching. DAFF had approved a ranching programme for abalone in the Eastern Cape. With the depletion of abalone stock, DAFF was looking at providing rights holders with alternatives, which included ranching opportunities. A state-owned hatchery project would soon be launched.
Ms Pilusa-Mosoane asked where exactly abalone existed along the coasts.
Mr Stevens replied that abalone appeared naturally in small areas along the coast from Saldanha Bay to Transkei. It was a slow-growing animal.
Mr Gaehler asked if the 30 000 subsistence fishers were registered.
Mr Stevens replied that DAFF had rectified its records. It had 8 000 registered small-scale fishers on record, 7 333 of whom currently had exemptions.
Ms Phaliso asked for progress on the abalone pilot project in Hondeklipbaai, and asked if DAFF was involved in the project together with DST and the University of Stellenbosch.
Mr Stevens replied that he was unaware of the abalone project, and that he would investigate it before responding to the question.
Ms Phaliso asked if DAFF was making use of indigenous knowledge and if DAFF could brief the Committee on the effect of marine mining on rock lobster stocks. She also requested that the Department of Transport brief the Committee on marine transport plans.
Mr Van Dalen asked if the new bill dealing with fishing rights had been handed in to the Speaker, since the closing date for legislation was 9 June 2013, yet the comments period closed on 14 June. He asked how the Bill could be handed in before the comment period had been completed.
Mr Stevens replied that DAFF had requested a special dispensation to introduce the Marine Living Resources Act Amendment Bill. From the 14 June, the legal reference group would consolidate comments and produce the final draft of the Amendment Bill and policies. DAFF hoped that its Bill would be included in a group of the few special bills prioritised for special dispensation.
The Chairperson asked what could be done in terms of license agreements for abalone fishing, as 130 beneficiaries of 1.5 tonnes of abalone per annum was not worth the effort, nor economically viable.
Mr Stevens replied that perhaps the presentation had not explained the situation adequately. No rights or exemptions had been given. Experiments were being conducted in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces to determine whether the TAC of abalone could be increased. In the Eastern Cape, DAFF decided to broaden the beneficiary base, but the experiment could actually have been conducted with a much smaller number of people. Currently there were 1 500 people involved in that experiment, for the benefit of training and skills transfer. After three years of research, if there was evidence to support the viability of commercial abalone fishing, allocations would be given to deserving communities.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Pacific Northwest Photographers Database
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It has been said that the formula for success is one percent inspiration and ninety nine percent perspiration. I do not want to argue with this time honored advice; however, I believe that another essential component to the formula for success is having the right attitude.
Whether you want to call it the power of positive thinking or just having the right "stuff", there is no doubt that people will react to the real and perceived attitudes that you bring to any project or endeavor.
More importantly, having a positive attitude about yourself will give you the confidence and drive that you need to be successful. Many successful people have endured numerous failures before they hit upon their success. The only difference between them and those that stayed defeated is that the truly successful people never stopped believing in themselves.
This seems simple enough; however, like most things in life, it is easier said then done. Well, how does one go about developing a positive attitude? Let me offer some of my own ideas.
First you need to understand and accept the fact that your attitude will have a significant effect on the outcome of any attempt you make to reach your goals. Do not give in to your fear of failure and learn to disregard those around you who predict defeat. The most effective way to achieve and maintain a positive attitude is to think positively.
Take advantage of the power of self fulfilling prophecies. It is a recognized phenomenon that if you consistently perceive yourself in a positive manner and as a success, your perception will eventually become reality.
Once you have attained a positive attitude about yourself, you can then extend this positive attitude to others. Your enthusiasm will be contagious and will soon infect your employees and customers. When you are looked upon as a positive and successful person, others will follow and seek to be part of your success.
You can never underestimate the value of hard work; however, sometimes the secret to success is not to just work hard but to, also, work at having a positive attitude.


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Are You Suffering From Pain in the Toe? Maybe Ingrown Toenail
Growing the toenails causes toe pain. There are many signs of that. It usually causes pain and tenderness on either or both sides of the toenails. Inflammation associated with fever sometimes occurs. Puss formation is also possible. The affected area becomes red and hotter than other areas of the foot.
There are many reasons to nail the nail. Lack of proper shoes is one of the main reasons. Improper cutting of the nails and nail bruising are also causes. For some, it may be inherited. If left untreated, the infection can spread. The pain can be chronic and appear to be without permanent treatment. The big toe usually suffers, but it is possible on any toe.
Of all the causes of overt nailing, the main cause is poor shoe mixing and defective nail trimming. Symptoms occur only when pain is present. The nail, if it is larger than the toes, is prone to toe growth. Children are generally unaffected. This is a serious misfortune for people with diabetes. If the foot's blood flow is affected for any reason, it can cause serious complications due to the toenail.
Soak your feet in warm salt water and relax for a while. Once the injured nail is installed, the infection can spread to the nail's foot. Injuries to the toenails should always be avoided. The unusual shape of the toenails, along with the abnormal curvature, is prone to the development of toenails. When cutting the nail, it is important to note that it is not too short, leaving the fat area without any protection.
Foot infections can be caused by toenails, so it can spread to other family members as well. So treatment should be started immediately and can be done at home. Using antiseptics is the first step. Soak the feet several times each day, as is essential in hot meat. Hot water does not require any anti-bacterial or antiseptic. Clean water will do. Filling the antiseptic with cotton helps to stop fussing and as a pillow against any external pressure.
In most cases, the affected area was found to be very successful in the treatment of coagulation with a host device or alkaline substance. In all the steps taken, the problem may appear again and again, unless the person chooses to wear the right shoe. The basic point is that the toes should not be crowded into the shoe, they should have a wide area in the shoes to occupy the area they need.
It may be normal to choose sandals instead of shoes. The use of antibiotics can help control the infection. Surgery is the last option under local anesthesia. This would include removing part of the nail.
Tips to Protect Your Feet While Wearing High Heels
The tips in this article will help you protect your feet. This is especially important if you stand on your feet for several hours each day. There are many things you can do that do not include drugs or doctors. The most useful tips are listed below:
Tip 1
Invest in extra cushioning for your footballs. This is especially important if you stand in one place for a long time. The straps help to absorb shocks and shocks. The back of the foot has heel cushions that provide greater comfort and support.
Tip 2
Wear high heels to high heels to avoid unnecessary pressure on tissue, corn or warts. You can find a dermatologist or pediatrician to treat these problems. There are many medications for these conditions. Another benefit of wearing heels on an open toe is that you can show off your beautiful nails.
Tip 3
Use dense heels. Thin heels can lead to instability and will not support your weight properly. Thin heels are more likely to cause you an accident. Although thin heels may look slim, you need to get the right balance between safety and aesthetic appeal. After all, beautiful high heels are useless if you are having trouble walking properly.
Tip 4
Best Tip – Get the right high heels you can find. Overall you want to search for short heels with a short fit. For some good tips on resizing shoes, see the article "Tips for Buying High Heels" on the website below.
Treat Heel Spurs and Avoid Unnecessary Pain and Movement Restriction
Heel spears cause acute heel pain in all types of physical activity involving the legs and legs. Can jump. Walking and standing can also be difficult due to severe pain. At rest, the pain almost subsides, but the moment the person is on his feet, the pain returns with all its intensity. This is especially the case in the morning, after a long rest in the leg.
Achilles protrusions should not be overlooked. Even walking or standing can make the heel much thinner. The usual tendency is for anyone to ignore the pain in any part of the body, but foot pain is more troublesome than anywhere else in the body. Some steps must be taken to correct the pain. The best person to give proper advice on this matter is a doctor, preferably an expert.
Achilles protrusions are abnormal growths in the heel bone and occur in the back or under the heel. This is where the connective tissue connects to the heel toes. If any of these tissues move in the heel, calcium depletion develops. These deposits will grow hardened into a nail-like solid shape. This growth is present in the bone, but may also penetrate the chippy part of the foot.
Achilles may extend the connective tissue to the toes, causing heel protrusions due to the abnormal shape of the foot. This can happen to people with flat feet or high bent legs. Because of the shoes worn by women, this problem is likely to develop. It has been found that every foot disease and patient wear can be a result of the shoes.
There are many options for Spears heel treatment. If it is due to a flat toe or high index leg, you can control the pain by inserting it into the shoe. This helps to properly distribute the weight while walking. Horseshoe straps are also worn on the heel area of the shoe, which provides comfort. Walking ankle boots in line will absorb pressure and shock and reduce pain.
There are many ideas that can provide temporary relief from heel protrusions. Lying on the leg can be done in a high position. Complete comfort is a cure for all ailments, and legs are no exception. If you have swelling, using ice or cold can help reduce swelling and pain. A podiatrist may recommend a series of exercises to strengthen the leg muscles and the tissues connecting the heel to the toes.
Surgery is rarely recommended to treat heel protrusions. The problem to note is the improper alignment of the shoe, usually by inserting it into the shoe. The drug usually only contains analgesics.
To go into some details. Usually, when someone is in a good position, his legs always hit the floor heel and then toe, but with some minor muscle imbalances, you can walk with your toe first and then your heel. Not to mention all the other areas affected. Your knees and thighs depending on the change in the work of your foot. This is not always a good thing because it can lead to chronic pain.
You want to touch the thick rubber boots between your legs and the floor. The problem is, your legs muscles are the body's other muscles like to be active and want, but you and the ground between the more rubber there, your legs as you want does not work, in some cases you painfully plunged the cause of the shoes for at least a simple walk Ppayanat's action is very difficult.
So what can you do? Lastly, I tested our bodies with a large toe pair, which is the best pair you can get. So, at any given time, you can wear a shoe, if you want to wear shoes, look for a pair of low heels support, and a low amount of rubber between your toes and base. Basically, the low boot is best.


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Apple Music has always had an online tool to generate widgets that are commonly used by artists to promote their music on their own sites and blogs. However, latest reports suggest that the widget has received an interface update that enables Apple Music subscribers to log in using their accounts and listen to whole songs, albums, and playlists instead of short previews. Earlier, to listen to full songs in Apple Music users had to go to the iTunes or the mobile app. While there was an option to listen to music samples on the Web, now that appears to be changing.
A hawk-eyed Reddit user has discovered that Apple Music's embeddable Web player now lets users play entire songs, once they sign in to their accounts, 9to5Mac reports. Users can also add albums and playlists to the library without exiting the browser. However, it does not appear to be a full-fledged Web player such as Spotify, since users will not be able to create playlists, browse catalogues, to see what others are listening to.
Here's an example of the new widget. The badges, links, and widgets for Apple Music have been made available on an Apple Music Marketing Tools site. You will have to click on the Sign in button in the top right corner. Now, log in to Apple Music with your account name and password to play the music.
As of now, there is no information on whether there will be a dedicated Web client later. But, there are speculations that Apple could launch a full online Apple Music client that lets users could log in and access their library similar to the Music app on iOS.
However, the latest change is still a refreshing one from Apple Music's previous functionality. It is clear that Apple is taking Web playback seriously, and we might see some related announcement at WWDC 2018. After all, if Apple has to take on Spotify, it has to offer players in all places where the latter is an option.
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text: In Service Register here for the upcoming In-Service! The Education Vicariate In-Service is held five times a year to assist parish, school, and campus ministry leaders, teachers and catechists in creating a living sign of a dynamic faith. Focusing primarily on adults, these formation events aim not only to animate the spiritual life but also pragmatic skills for ministry. Upon completion of all sessions, participants receive a Certificate of Ongoing Development and a Transcript description summarizing the contents of the learning experience. COST: $15TBDSeptember 26, 2019November 14, 2019January 16, 2020March 12, 2020May 9, 2019Name* First Last GenderMaleFemaleEmail* Phone*Parish*Catholic SchoolsHome-School ParentDiocesan Pastoral CenterBasilica of St. Lawrence, AshevilleChrist the King , High PointChrist the King Mission, Kings MountainChrist the King Mission, ShelbyDivine Redeemer , BoonvilleGood Shepherd Mission (w/ St. Benedict the Moor, Winston Salem)Holy Angels , Mt. AiryHoly Cross , KernersvilleHoly Family , Winston SalemHoly Infant , ReidsvilleHoly Redeemer , AndrewsHoly Spirit , DenverHoly Trinity Mission, Taylorsville (w/ St. Philip, Statesville)Immaculate Conception , Forest CityImmaculate Conception , HendersonvilleImmaculate Conception Mission, Canton (w/ St. John the Evangelist, Waynesville)Immaculate Heart of Mary , High PointImmaculate Heart Of Mary Mission, Hayesville (w/ St. William, Murphy)Our Lady of Consolation , CharlotteOur Lady Of Fatima , Winston SalemOur Lady of Grace , GreensboroOur Lady of Guadalupe , CharlotteOur Lady of Guadalupe Mission, Cherokee (w/ St. Joseph - Bryson City)Our Lady of Lourdes , MonroeOur Lady of Mercy , Winston SalemOur Lady of Mercy Catholic School, Winston SalemOur Lady of the Americas , BiscoeOur Lady of the Angels Mission (w/ St. Charles Borromeo, Morganton)Our Lady of the Annunciation , AlbemarleOur Lady of the Assumption , CharlotteOur Lady of the Highways , ThomasvilleOur Lady of the Mountains Mission, Highlands (w/ St. Francis of Assisi, Franklin)Our Lady of the Rosary , LexingtonPrince of Peace Mission, RobbinsvilleQueen of the Apostles , BelmontSacred Heart , BrevardSacred Heart , SalisburySacred Heart Catholic SchoolSacred Heart Mission, Burnsville (w/ St. Andrew, Mars Hill)Sacred Heart Mission, Wadesboro (w/ St. James, Hamlet)St. Aloysius , HickorySt. Andrew the Apostle , Mars HillSt. Ann , CharlotteSt. Barnabas , ArdenSt. Benedict , GreensboroSt. Benedict the Moor , Winston SalemSt. Bernadette Mission, Newland (w/ St. Lucien, Spruce Pine)St. Charles Borromeo , MorgantonSt. Dorothy , LincolntonSt. Elizabeth , BooneSt. Ernest Mission, CherawSt. Eugene , AshevilleSt. Frances of Rome Mission, SpartaSt. Francis of Assisi , FranklinSt. Francis of Assisi , JeffersonSt. Francis of Assisi , LenoirSt. Francis of Assisi , MocksvilleSt. Gabriel , CharlotteSt. Helen Mission, Charlotte (w/ Our Lady of Consolation, Charlotte)St. James , ConcordSt. James , HamletSt. Joan of Arc , CandlerSt. John Baptist de La Salle , North WilkesboroSt. John , WaynesvilleSt. John Lee (Korean), CharlotteSt. John Neumann , CharlotteSt. John the Baptist , TryonSt. Joseph (Vietnamese), CharlotteSt. Joseph , AsheboroSt. Joseph , Bryson CitySt. Joseph , KannapolisSt. Joseph of the Hills , EdenSt. Joseph, NewtonSt. Jude Mission, Sapphire (w/ Sacred Heart, Brevard)St. Leo , Winston SalemSt. Leo Catholic SchoolSt. Lucien , Spruce PineSt. Luke , CharlotteSt. Margaret , Maggie ValleySt. Margaret Mary , SwannanoaSt. Mark , HuntersvilleSt. Mary , GreensboroSt. Mary , SylvaSt. Mary, Help of Christians , ShelbySt. Matthew , CharlotteSt. Michael , GastoniaSt. Patrick Cathedral, CharlotteSt. Paul the Apostle , GreensboroSt. Peter , CharlotteSt. Philip the Apostle , StatesvilleSt. Pius X , GreensboroSt. Stephen Mission, Elkin (w/ St. John Baptiste de la Salle, North Wilkesboro)St. Thérèse , MooresvilleSt. Thomas Aquinas , CharlotteSt. Vincent de Paul , CharlotteSt. William , MurphyPlease select your parish/location from the drop-down list.Lunch*RegularVegetarianGluten-FreeIn-Service Cost Price: $15.00 Payment Method*Credit CardCheck/CashCredit Card Card Details Cardholder Name


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Las Mobili Group made a radical change with a new look for this edition of Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. The grey tones of technical and operational efficiency have been replaced by the warm brown of hospitality and socialising; because, this is going to be the predominant mood found in the workplaces of the future, where there will be a reduction of work spaces in favour of places for socialising and relaxation.
One of the most outstanding innovations presented by Las this year is the new office line Jera by Orlandini Design, a dramatic ceated to meet the functional as well as aesthetic needs of young, "motivated" entrepreneurs .
Jera is an office line designed with a distinctly architectural approach. The power of the design comes from the thick planes, the joinery between the planes, and the vertical and horizontal overhangs.
"With this new office line," explains architect Folco Orlandini,"we wanted to keep the exciting look front and centre. So, it was critical that the sculptural quality not get lost during the design process. The design concept was to make a high level product that was accessible to the widest possible range of users."
The line includes wall cabinets designed like large theatre wings to conceal the containers. The desk has a complete line of matching polyurethane foam chairs.
Architect Paolo Pampanoni found another source of inspiration for the design of the new wall, Division 2.0 for the brand Modulo. "The idea was to use recyclable materials, reduce the weight and quantity of components, minimise manufacturing times to save energy, and maximise functionality and overall performance" says Architect Paolo Pampanoni.
This is what led to the creation of a wall made using simplified manufacturing, aluminium profiles reduced to the structural minimum, and recyclable seals, where glass is the main structural element. It is a wall with a minimal aesthetic that embodies noble and highly relevant ideas.
The system is perfect for dividing private spaces in social work settings, for thinking, reflecting, and making decisions. The design also allows for component integration, making it possible to create a complex and articulated family of partitions with just a few elements.
Iulio is a new product joining Las Mobili's roster of successful semi-office line products has two key qualities. It is made entirely out of MDF and 3D foil, with work surfaces in new fashionable wood-type finishes for a strong materiality combined with extreme lightness; it is also quite elegant thanks to the satin finish edge profile.
The desk legs are polished aluminium, with inserts coloured to match the work surfaces. The result is a product with soft, organic shapes, friendly but with clean geometry… simply perfect.
Many other were the multimedia innovations displayed by Las Group at Salone, all designed and built to arouse curiosity, to surprise, and to satisfy the needs of designers and general contractors.


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In the spirit of global unity, Cantio Sacra presents a free concert on Wednesday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the library vestibule just outside the library's inner doors. The group, under the direction of Melissa Thorburn, adjunct professor of fine arts/music, will present carols in French, German, Italian and Spanish in addition to works from Canada, England and the United States. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are cordially invited to attend all or part of the performance. This is an ideal event for foreign language classes or those with a global attribute.
Submitted by: Melissa Thorburn, adjunct professor, Fine Arts/Music