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The villa offers a lovely modern Balinese atmosphere. A few minutes drive and you are right in the bustling heart of Seminyak - Oberoi street, also named as Eating Street because of big choice of nice and affordable restaurants.
Short walk and you will reach trendy beach clubs like Ku De Ta, Hu'U bar and Potato Head beach club.
This unique location of this villa offers you peace, privacy and unforgettable introduction to Balinese Culture, but also the possibility to enjoy a wide range of nightlife entertainment that Bali has to offer. It's an ideal place from where you can explore all charming, enchanting and cozy places of Bali southwest coast.
The spacious 3 bedrooms villa has an open living and dining area, decorated in Indonesian style. Fully equipped kitchen provides all western features to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The living room features big dining table for 8 seated guests and Balinese style sofas at front of flat screen TV with international channels and DVD player.
Three spacious bedrooms located on the ground floor and face living room and the tropical garden. All bedrooms have king size beds, en-suite bathrooms with bath tub, shower and big wardrobes with safety box.
Swimming pool, decorated with natural stones has shallow part for kids. For extra safety we can install pool fence. The wooden deck by the pool features 4 sunbeds and umbrella. Another beautiful place for day relaxation is a gazebo, surrounded by fish pond.
There is one parking lot next to the villa.
All of our villas come with the services of our guest relations manager, who will be pleased to assist with tours/transport, massages and spas, babysitting and all general advice and information needed to ensure your vacation is a memorable experience.
Please state in your inquiry if you'd require airport transfers. There's a transfer fee of IDR 175K one way for one car, to fit 4 people and luggage (surcharge of IDR 50K if the transfer is between 9pm - 7am). Fee payable to driver directly.
All our prices are in US Dollars. Payments can be made in any currency to the equivalent of US Dollars.
In the event a Customer cancels a confirmed booking, the following penalties will generally apply: i) 50% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made more than 60 days before arrival. ii) Up to 100% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made between 1 and 59 days before arrival.


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Wedding Reception Menu Ideas
You have dreamed about planning your wedding for years, and now the time has finally arrived to make your dreams reality. Since the reception is an important part of the wedding day, it goes without saying that you want your guests to enjoy the reception and the food.
One thing to consider when planning a reception menu is location. For example, if you are having an outdoor garden reception, a food truck or a picnic table set-up may be ideal. Gourmet food-on-a-stick would be perfect for a reception by the beach, since the shoreline tends to get a little windy. Maybe you and your love are deciding to have the reception on a boat, what would be better than a selection of local seafood specialties.
Reception Type
Another consideration when planning a reception menu is the type of reception planned. Will it be casual champagne and appetizers in the afternoon or a more formal sit-down plate service in the evening? Maybe you and your love have decided to have a morning wedding followed by a midafternoon brunch reception. Many wedding are themed affairs and incorporate the passions of the wedding couple.
There are many considerations when planning a reception. You want to make sure that your reception represents you and your spouse. You want to show your guests appreciation for being part of your big day. One of the bigger concerns in wedding planning is staying within budget. Reception menus do not have to be expensive. Following are examples of low-cost wedding reception menu ideals. I hope the ideals will help you make your day an event that your guests will forever remember.
Budget-Friendly Menus
Planning your own menu instead of using catering services can give you a big bang for your buck! Budget-friendly menus can be arranged to fit into any theme and offer an impressive choice for your guest.
Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast isn't just for mornings anymore! Breakfast foods are cheaper than traditional dinner food and they taste just as good. Although eggs and bacon may be questionable for a sit-down plate service, they work well on a buffet. Below are some ideals for selections on a breakfast buffet:
Omelet Station
Not only is an omelet station cheaper than a meat-carving station, it also offers the guest a chance to add their favorite fillings to their omelet. If you have a friend or family members who know how to whip up a good omelet, it will be that much cheaper.
Bread Topping Station
What is breakfast without some type of bread? Instead of selections of muffins and croissants, why not offer simple Italian or French bread with an assortment of exciting toppings. Honey added to whip butter is a great sweet and savory topping. Other great toppings are cream cheese and pepper jelly, mashed bananas and peanut butter, sliced tomatoes with pesto and a variety of simple jams. Put labels in front of the toppings so your guest know what is available and watch them eagerly sample each.
Non-Alcohol Beverages
Continuing with the breakfast theme, instead of serving alcohol or soda, consider serving non-alcohol juice spritzers. They can easily be made by combining one part of carbonated water or ginger ale to one part fruit juice. If you decide to use juice concentrate, then add two tablespoons of concentrate to two cups of carbonated water or ginger ale. Add cut fruit to the spritzers to elevate the level of sophistication! However, if alcohol is a necessity, then offer your guests Mimosas since that drink is a breakfast/brunch classic.
Appetizer Receptions
Many couples are starting to forgo a hearty dinner reception for a light and conversation-friendly appetizer reception. There are many delicious and creative appetizers that fit every taste and budget.
Miniature Main Courses
Are you a spaghetti and meatball lover? What about lasagna or burgers. Whatever your favorite meal is, chances are there is a miniature version that is perfect for an appetizer reception. In addition, many appetizers or hors-d'œuvres are available at wholesale clubs for a reasonable price and they will also have great and simple recipe ideals for homemade appetizers.
Soup Shooters
Another ideal to help get the bang for your buck are soup shooters also known as soup in a shot glass. Imagine serving over twenty people with one large bowl of soup. Since soup can be served hot or cold, soup shooters can be served anytime during the year. Imagine serving hot tomato bisque topped with cheese for a winter reception or a cool potato-leek soup topped with sour cream for a summer reception.
Planning and preparing the food for a wedding reception may seem daunting, but with careful planning, it may be easier than you believe. Create menu items for your guest that are tasty , beautifully presented and affordable.

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Teacher fears students affected by wireless radiation
Dear Editor:
Thank you for the links to your website where I was able to read your excellent nine-part series (which concluded with the Sept. 6 issue) about the possible adverse health effects of 5G wireless radiation.
I have been teaching here in Michigan for over 28 years. Over this time, I have seen some alarming changes in the classroom. We have had wireless devices installed in our schools, including but not limited to: routers in every classroom, library, office; a wireless keyboard and mouse for every teacher, and sets of tablets / laptops for each student.
Although I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose, I can tell you what changes I have observed. More and more students seem to be having more physical and mental health issues, such as:
Headaches, even migraines
Bloody noses
Lack of focus
Outbursts, coupled with an inability to cope
Higher levels of stress and unable to deal with it
Tired to the point of falling asleep
Increase in number of children on medication
Overall poor health like asthma, allergies, stomach ailments,
intestinal problems, epilepsy
Students feeling nausea, even vomiting
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactiving Disorder)
Overall learning disabilities
Tremors (in hands), eyes, and speech
Mood swings and irritability
Poor memory skills
Poor cognitive skills
Lessened fine motor skills (unable to properly form letters
for their grade level
Children way behind their grade levels – some 2 to 4 years
behind in reading and writing
It truly is sad to see that I, as an older woman, am healthier and more free of any medication and/or illness than these young children. What has become of our generation of children in America?
In addition, I have also witnessed many of my colleagues fighting various cancers, some of them losing their battles. I, myself, sometimes get severe headaches to the point of a migraine. I can only guess that some of these problems are occurring because of all the technology that is being used – the very technology that was supposed to make our lives easier and give us more time on our hands!
Recently, I was invited by my Amish friends to visit their school. This was a one-room school house, ranging from third to eighth grade, with 38 students and two teenage teachers. I was amazed at what I saw. I realize their way of life is very different from much of this nation's residents, but I think we can all learn something from these gentle people living a simple, modest, and healthy life!
The students came in relaxed, calm, focused to the task at hand, and did not need any frequent direction from the teacher to complete the assignment and move on to the next task.
Everyone was quiet and alert, even while they looked at two strange visitors sitting off to the side and staring back at them! This is not to say that the children were not energetic.
When it was time for recess, we all went outside to play in the snow. The students thought it was great fun to throw snowballs back and forth with the two visitors, and when it was time to have the cider and donuts we brought, they were very respectful.
I realize that Amish children do not have all of the distractions that our children have, but there must be something to doing things they way we all used to . . . back to basics! I think we would all be better off both mentally and physically.
Technology was supposed to make our lives easier, give us more time, the ability to find information at the speed of light – but has it really made things better for us? My students do not even know what it means to speak to someone face-to-face and actually have a conversation. They have no idea what 'play' really is except to sit and stare at a screen or punch unrecognizable words into a phone.
Do not think that I am against technology. I just want safe technology.
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Editor's note: We are honoring the writer's request to disguise her name; however, she is a person known to this newspaper.


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After nearly 4 years since last driving the car, Solihull-based Scott Faulkner and his Welsh co driver Dominic Adams took their Mitsubishi Evo 9 to Llandovery, Camarthenshire last weekend to compete on the Red Kite Stages Rally.
Following on from a very busy Christmas rebuild for the car, 6 slippery fog-covered stages faced nearly 70 crews who had made the trip to compete on the event – which kicked off early on Sunday morning.
"Apart from a 10 mile test, I haven't driven the car since we had an engine failure back in 2013. I don't expect to be anywhere near the front of the field today. I know I will be rusty and it may take a few stages to blow the cobwebs away! The aim is to get to the end of the rally with no dramas, get the car back in one piece and gain back the confidence we had in 2013", explained the excited Faulkner in a pre-event interview with the Television crew.
With the weather on the morning of the event bringing rain and fog, Scott and Dom headed in to the first loop of 3 stages with caution. The first stage went really well, with Scott immediately on the pace of the other crews setting 6th fastest time, something he didn't expect given his time away from the car!
Mid-way through the second stage, Scott could tell something wasn't right with Dom his co-driver, as he started to hesitate whilst reading the pace notes. As they crossed the finish line it was clear Dom wasn't feeling very well. It hadn't slowed them too much, as another 6th fastest time saw them retain 6th place overall in the rally. With one stage left before lunch it was now down to Dom to decide if he felt well enough to continue.
During the road section on the way to the third stage, Dom composed himself, had a short breather and confirmed he was OK to continue in the rally. However, 1mile into the 3rd stage Dom once again signalled he was unable to read the pace notes and Scott now had to navigate the remainder of the stage blind. With thick fog to contend with, Scott managed to drive the rest of the stage from memory, dropping only 20 seconds to their rivals as they headed back to base for service.
Dom now refreshed after the lunch break was back on form for the fourth stage and the crew had a good run. Scott wasn't feeling too confident in the high-speed sections of the stage, backing off a little, dropping more time to their rivals. An 8th fastest time through stage 4 dropped them to 7thoverall.
Stages5 and 6 were re-runs of the earlier stages 2 and 3 and Dom eager not to have a repeat of the morning problems! Setting a steady pace through the last 2 stages, with an 8th and 9th fastest time respectively, the crew returned to the rally finish 7th overall and 2nd in their class!
"I'm really pleased to have finished today, let alone come away in the top 10 and 2nd in our class!" exclaimed Scott. He added; "I really have to thank Dom for battling through his 'hiccup' this morning – he really wasn't feeling well but he managed to soldier on and we got it to the finish and with a great results for the team!"
Scott would like to add thanks to the team; John (his father), Sam and Themos for their efforts running the car this weekend and the sponsors Professional Motorsport World Expo, Arnside Motorsport and Chris at C1-R for their continued support this year. They also have a new supporter on-board for 2017 in the shape of R3 Race and Rally Repairs based in Wolverhampton.
Looking forwards in 2017, Scott and the team are hoping to challenge for more results like this in the Welsh Forest Rally Championship; the next round, Rally North Wales, taking place on the 1st April based in Dolgellau, North Wales.
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It is well-known that the humid areas in which amphibians live are a haven for fungi and other pathogenic organisms. The amphibians observed during the study were recovered from an unusually wet area located in Panama.
The chytrid fungus, which causes a disease known as chytridiomycosis, is abundant in the target zone. Chytridiomycosis is a grave disease that can quickly kill amphibians. Tissue samples from seven frog species were recovered and analyzed in a specialized lab.
Bacteria From Frog Skin Might Help Humans Fight Fungal Infections
Specialized glands found on the body of amphibians secrete compounds called metabolites. These compounds will inhibit the growth of harmful fungi and other bacteria. During the lab tests, 200 bacterial strains which were recovered from the frogs were tested against Aspergillus fumigatus. This particular type of fungus causes a severe disease called aspergillosis, which targets individuals whose immune system is compromised or weak.
The results revealed that 29 bacteria acted against the fungus and one of them, named Pseudomonas cichorii was very useful.
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|Veronica Gray has attended several sessions of the Seven Golden Secrets to Writing Workshop and has improved her story telling dramatically.
Dear Readers: I ran out of time to put all these Ho-Ho-Ho stories up. So this is the last one for the year – at least until next year. I truly believe every child can write – and many of the students that come to the Seven Golden Secrets of Writing classes every Wednesday at the Corner Store – prove it. Here, a 12-year-old writes about a Christmas party.
Enjoy and Merry 2011!
The Christmas Party
By Veronica Gray, 12
The girl woke up from the party.
"Presents!" she said to herself. She got out of her bed and ran down the stairs. The table was littered with empty champagne and wine bottles. The smell of alcohol lingered in the room. Her cousin, Daniel, was asleep on the couch. She crept to the Christmas tree and saw – pause -- no presents.
"Oh, my Gosh, I hope they didn't forget to send my letter to Santa," she thought. She sat by the Christmas tree feeling sorry for herself. She walked to the kitchen and served herself fresh egg nog. She sat by the fire next to the tree. "Christmas is ruined all because of that dumb party," she decided. Her parents must have been too distracted to let Santa know what was on her list.
She searched the Christmas tree again and then she saw a piece of paper.
"Look under Daniel," the piece of paper said, as she read it out loud. That's puzzling.
She jumped when Daniel shifted positions and started to snore. She crawled over to him and slowly looked around. She found a gold paper and started to rip it off the couch. When she succeeded, it said: "Do not remove tag from couch."
She got scared and stuffed it back into the couch. She saw another piece of paper, this time in Daniel's pocket. She cautiously removed it and read: "In the place, shoes sleep…."
She ran upstairs and looked under her bed.
"Nope," she sighed. She sat on her bed thinking.
Gasp! "The mud room," she yelped. She quietly ran to the mud room and looked everywhere. No paper.
"Gosh, where can it be," she wondered.
"The shoe closet!" She knew that a clue was in there. She looked inside the closet – and there stood a tall present. "OMG!" she spied a paper.
Written on the paper were these words: "A place where spiders live…" she read.
"The attic!" She ran up the stairs and saw Santa's Chair with Santa and huge pile of presents wrapped in different colors.
Her mom and dad were standing there next to the presents with a video camera.
"Merry Christmas," her dad said.
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Not so easy in real life.
I've thought about it sometimes. Resetting my life.
Like what would have happened if I studied a different topic and did not go into the finance industry?
Would things have been different? Would I have been happier doing another job?
Then this blog would not have existed and I might still be working happily?
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Some 260,000 work permits for migrants were issued or extended in Kazakhstan during first six months of this year, Trend reports with reference to Kazakh media.
Mainly these permits belong to citizens of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.
"The number of those who wish to get work permit drastically increases during spring and summer. The number of permits issued by the migration services during this period increases to thousands of documents a day," the report said.
On January 12, 2018, first Migration Services Center was opened in Kazakhstan. Currently, there are 17 such centers across the country. Some 434,000 work permits were issued and 117,500 permits were extended via these centers last year.


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3 Tips for Rebuilding Your Self Confidence
I'm sure you'll agree that the most important relationship we have is the one with ourselves. Self-love can be complicated and messy. Our love for ourselves and self-confidence in our abilities, skills, and talents can shift as we grow. Sometimes, our self-confidence can waver. When you are going through difficult times, may these three tips help you regain your self-confidence (and self-love)!Our love for ourselves and self-confidence in our abilities, skills, and talents can shift as we grow. Click To Tweet
First Tip for Rebuilding Your Self Confidence
1. Ask for help
I used to be superwoman. Let me rephrase that… I used to THINK I was superwoman. I mistakenly thought I could do everything myself (because nobody does it like me) and manage my home, career, business, kids, relationship, taking care of my parents and myself with one hand tied behind my back. Yeah, that didn't work out so well. Asking for help is KEY to our success. I learned how to ask for help and…wait for it… ACCEPT help! When we ask for help, it's a sign of strength and courage. It's a great way to exercise self-love and self-care; which is wildly important.Asking for help is a sign of strength and courage. Click To Tweet
Asking for someone's help isn't easy and it takes a lot of courage to reach out and receive help. Here's the thing – when we ask for and receive help, we allow for others to be of service, to share their gifts and talents with the world.
Second Tip for Rebuilding Your Self Confidence
2. Become a lifelong learner and share what you've learned
We learn through teaching others. This is the sweet spot for our personal development. I'm a HUGE reader. I LOVE books:-) Through reading, we come to know and understand so much: emotions, current events, culture, scientific developments, relationships; ourselves. By reading a book, magazine, journal, or newspaper we absorb the world and are better equipped to engage with it. And after we've read about something, we may feel motivated to apply and share what we've learned. This is a huge trait of successful people: They apply and share what they've learned. This helps anchor the learning and helps others in the process.
Through learning and applying new ideas, you're connecting with others and the world. Shine your light!
Third Tip for Rebuilding Your Self Confidence
3. Take time to appreciate your successes
Aahhhh, gratitude. Appreciation. Thankfulness. We need to take time and truly appreciate ourselves and our accomplishments. Taking time to acknowledge what we are doing well has an interesting way of putting an order in for the Universe to conspire and bring more things to be thankful for.
Here's a video I recorded for you about rebuilding your self-confidence.
It's YOUR turn: How have you rebuilt your self-confidence? Please comment below.
Here are a few other articles you may like about self-love, self-confidence, and boundaries:
365 Life Shifts: What Cancer Taught Me About Love
What I Learned About Myself and Why You Should Care
7 Proven Ways To Conquer Overwhelm Through Healthy Boundaries
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Cheese Cookies
© ejmorris 2006
(Makes about 4 dozen)
1&fract12; c grated cheddar (about 6oz/170gm)
&fract12; c butter, softened
1 Tbsp vegetable oil (Canola, Safflower, Sunflower, or ...)
1 c allpurpose flour
&fract12; tsp salt (more or less depending on whether you use salted or unsalted butter)
1/8 tsp crushed chili pepper
Put salt and chili pepper into a mortar. Use the pestle to crush the chili pepper very finely
In a small bowl, cream cheese, oil and butter together.
Add flour and spices and mix til smooth. Let your hands be your friends.
Shape into a log about 1 inch in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill til firm.
Preheat oven to 350F. Slice dough into very thin coin shapes. Bake on an
greased cookie sheet (allow some space between each cookie) for about 10
12 to 15
minutes or til lightly golden and bubbly.
These are wonderful served with pre-dinner drinks OR after dinner with fruit.


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For the week ending 26 October 2016, rainfall was recorded mainly across parts of eastern, southern and northern Australia.
For the week ending 25 October 2016, maximum and minimum temperatures were generally below average across much of central and eastern Australia.
The latest 'National Climate Outlook' released by the Bureau of Meteorology indicates that wetter than average conditions are more likely for much of Western Australia for the period November 2016 to January 2017.
Water storage levels in the Murray–Darling Basin (MDB) increased by 355 gigalitres (GL) during the week ending 27 October 2016.
The mutton indicator price (18-24 kg fat score 2-3, Victoria) fell to 377 cents a kilogram, a decrease of 10 per cent compared with the previous week.


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When my daughter was 3 years old, a sleep study indicated Jaycee had OSA. It is a diagnosis that is quite common for individuals with Down syndrome. The first line of treatment was to remove her huge tonsils and enlarged adenoids. I thought that the OSA would be "fixed" after the surgery. To my surprise, the follow-up sleep study showed the OSA was still present. The c-pap entered our home shortly after the study. Getting Jaycee to tolerate the c-pap machine was a long, arduous task that frankly took years.
Since her diagnosis, Jaycee has had sleep studies completed every 1-2 years. Nearly every study showed worsening apnea, which meant her c-pap support was increased more and more. Eventually, Jaycee switched to a bi-pap to make the higher pressures more comfortable for her. It worked for awhile, but the pressures kept getting higher making the bi-pap uncomfortable. If you are familiar with pressure settings, then you'll know that 19/15 with a rate of 15 is pretty high (and hard to tolerate). When she was no longer wanting to wear her bi-pap on this high rate, we started considering alternatives that we had been offered before but never considered.
I'm trying to sum up 8 years of Jaycee's OSA and machine treatments in two paragraphs. There's so much to say. If you want to read more on her background, I've written previously about her journey towards the surgery on this post.
After seeking several opinions and going through several diagnostic tests, my husband and I consented to a multi-level surgery performed by an ENT last year. A sleep endoscopy test showed exactly where Jaycee was obstructing while she was sleeping. This test allowed her team of doctors to develop a surgical plan for treatment. This website gives some information on the surgery in general. Basically, Jaycee had a total of 5 spots in her nose, throat, and mouth that would be operated on in order to create more room in her airway.
Prior to the surgery, we were told what to expect with her recovery and the risks. After surgery, they thought Jaycee would need a night or two in the hospital to be monitored. After that, Jaycee would need around 10 more days of recovery time at home. Her diet would need to be softened (much like after a tonsillectomy) during her recovery. Also like a tonsillectomy, the main risk was the small chance of a bleed post-surgery.
The benefits of the surgery would hopefully be that Jaycee's pressures could be decreased significantly. The surgeon reported that this surgery eliminated the need for a c-pap or bi-pap machine for some patients but didn't expect that result for Jaycee given her severity.
Jaycee spent the first night after surgery in the ICU as planned. Then she spent the next couple of nights on the hospital recovery floor. The main issue after surgery was her pain that kept her from being able to/wanting to swallow. At first, she couldn't manage swallowing her own saliva. It took her some time to swallow enough liquids to go home safely. We eventually got there! I could write several paragraphs on how the nurses didn't seem to know how to handle Jaycee and her recovery but I'll stop myself. (Sigh)
Once we were home, Jaycee wasn't doing great. She was barely taking enough liquids and soft foods. Normally, Jaycee wants to eat and drink all day long. She had to almost be forced to eat yogurt or drink a Kool-Aid jammer. Jaycee sat around and looked pretty miserable most of the time.
Then another problem happened. Shortly after being home, Jaycee developed thrush, which was most likely a side effect of one of her post surgical medications and her decreased oral intake. Thrush made eating and drinking even more painful for her. We begged her to drink and take her medicines. It was extremely stressful! I had a plan in my head of how her recovery would go based upon her doctor's warnings, and the reality was much different.
Then, Jaycee had a post surgical bleed. And then another. That's right- two. She had to be admitted each time for the bleeds. I could write 500 words describing the bleeds, but I'll spare you. In total, it took 25 days for Jaycee to make a full recovery. Up until that point, she needed some type of pain medication each day or needed to be encouraged to eat or drink. Twenty five days is a long time when you are trying to give medications and drinks to a patient that is unwilling! After all her bleeds and complications, we were slow to let her eat foods with rough edges and allow her a full diet. We finally let her eat almost anything about day 35-40. (Jagged chips were offered later than that.)
Some thoughts for those considering a multi-level surgery:
1. Plan on more recovery time than the doctor suggests!
2. If you wear a bi-pap, make sure your team has a plan in place for safe sleeping post surgery. For Jaycee, her airways were swollen and sore as expected right afterwords. No one wanted her to wear her bi-pap right after surgery. However, she was dropping her oxygen saturation levels at night in the hospital. There didn't seem to be any thought about what we would do during this post-surgical time. When the concern came up in the hospital, members of the team had differences of opinion. We ended up using oxygen, which we had at home anyway, while she slept at night for several weeks.
3. Consider having a humidifier ready for after surgery, especially if using oxygen. We purchased a good humidifier after Jaycee's first bleed. We were doing frequent saline sprays to keep her nasal passages moistened, but we decided to use a humidifier too for another layer of comfort.
4. Be prepared. Have soft foods, lots of liquid options, and over the counter pain medications at home for discharge. We tried to avoid foods and drinks that were red, which was the hospital's suggestion so that we wouldn't mistake red food or drinks for blood in the event of a bleed. Although, Jaycee's bleeds were so significant that it wasn't questionable.
A year later, here's what we have noticed with Jaycee:
-We were told that we'd see the full effect of surgery on a sleep study within 6 months. Jaycee, because of her nighttime sleeping issues and inability to use her high pressure settings after surgery, had a sleep study completed 6 weeks after the surgery. It wasn't completed at the optimal time, but it was necessary for her situation. Even in that short amount of time, Jaycee's pressure was decreased to 15/11 and the rate was dropped. We were pleased with those results. Because Jaycee has been tolerating this setting, her team has decided to not repeat a costly sleep study yet.
-She can burp now. The surgeon thinks we are crazy and insists this surgery has nothing to do with burping, but something changed. Jaycee never burped prior to the surgery. We had never really thought about it before, but it was obvious after the surgery. Once she was recovered, Jaycee would burp and cover her mouth in surprise. She thought it was so funny and odd. A year later, she is still surprised by burps. Apparently, no one can explain this burping phenomenon but we insist it happened because of the surgery.
-Jaycee can literally cough out mucus. Jaycee never coughed up mucus prior to the surgery. She's sick with respiratory infections often, so this was a big change we noticed shortly after surgery. She would cough the mucus up and not know what to do because it had never happened before. It was another change in her body that she was surprised by. This, the surgeon agreed, is something that could have been changed by her surgery.
In all, I can look back at the surgery now and be thankful that we did it for the positive changes Jaycee has experienced. However, I was really regretting our decision while we were in the middle of her extreme pain, bleeds, and inability to drink. Last summer was quite brutal, and I was sorry that Jaycee felt bad for the majority of her summer break. But, I am glad today that the surgery is behind her, and it was beneficial.


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The trailer for the new movie 'Leatherface' has just been released. The latest film in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise titled 'Leatherface', will mark the 8th film in the series.
The films cast include Stephen Dorff (Blade, Somewhere), Vanessa Grasse (Astral, Roboshark), Sam Strike (EastEnders, M.I.High), and Lili Taylor (The Conjuring, American Crime), its also set to be an origin story for the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The trailer and the poster are posted below, let us know what you think and stay glued for more news here on 4GLU.


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HKT48のおでかけ! Air Date: 2/2/2017
Rating 8/10
The new single, Sasshi's childhood, HKT48 members doing voice acting.. finally an all around well-done show.
HKT48 got a new single Bagutte Iijan (バグっていいじゃん). The release will take place on February 15th, so naturally, this was the core theme for this Odekake episode.
Sashihara and Goto briefly discussed new single and all sorts of things they used to do after school when they were little kids. The contrast between Sasshi's diligent nature and Goto's typical boyish childhood is quite hilarious.
The new single will be the new theme song for an anime series Kamiwaza Wanda. And now they invited HKT48 members to a recording studio to take part in voicing several episodic characters. There are 13 girls and only 5 roles.
Unfortunately, although everybody had their try, they skipped about half of the group members. But those attempts that made into the show are genuinely entertaining to watch.
Tomiyoshi Asuka performed her line with awesome miyazaki dialect and got MVP title.


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Dipti Biswal
Dipti Biswal born at puri,orissa, India EDUCATION 2002: intermediate(arts),pipli college,orissa 2007: B.F.A B.K college of art crafts ,Uttakal University of culture,Bhubaneswar , Orissa 2008: I.T.I(stone carving),
My journey as an artist starts as a creature surrounded by varied-elements scattered around knowingly, inadvertently or aimlessly. My journey through ambiguous territories is a hybrid mix-up of tradition, modernity. Now I live in Delhi suburb where I come across countless spectacles of common lives that manifest into my oeuvre, intermingling with my material and image. In my recent series I have tried to expose the interrelation between BALLOONS, domestic lives, cohabitation and trash. In the time of high consumerism, packaging create one of the most concerns of our life so the global warming. My departure from fabricated materials and culmination with these rubbish/refuse materials play very emotive role before structured mentally as art works. It attracts us innocently and makes us cautious/ anxious psychologically. As a child we unconsciously use to collect these varied materials to make some grander in highly creative way.


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MARANA — Marana Police are asking for help in identifying two purse snatchers who have been stealing purses from grocery carts.
Police believe that the two men are "working together to steal purses by starting a conversation with the victim as a distraction while the other steals the purse."
Police report that incidents have been reported involving the two thieves in the parking lot of Costco.
If you recognize either of them you are encouraged to call Marana PD at 520-382-2000 or 88-Crime.


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A wise person once said, "Take a chance. You never know how perfect something might turn out to be."
I've been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as we approach Thanksgiving, a time when gratitude is on the minds of so many of us.
Right now, our house is a cornucopia of nuggets. We have Mama Maggie, a beautiful Tuxedo — hardly more than a kitten herself — and her six sweet and squirmy babies. And then there's Princess Fiona, an elegant adult who'll be on her way home next week. And baby Turkey, a little demon if ever there was one, who'll come to us in just a few days. And of course we have our lovable permanent tribe to keep us busy: Walter, Leon Bear, Charley Boy, Bella, Yoda, and Sophia.
Last week was a busy one for adoptions. I delivered Trixie and Trinket (now Trixie and Norton!) to their new home, as well as "supermodel" Zoey to her beautiful new mom. And what a treat to take sweet Sugar to her adoring new family. I love and miss them all.
I also had the extraordinary gift of delivering a dog named Gidget, who was rescued by Animal League America from the brutal meat trade in Thailand, to her new home with my friends David and Neil and their beautiful children. What a moving experience.
I also want to share some good news about former fosters like River, who was found starving just a month ago. He spent much-needed TLC time at my house before heading to his new home, where he's settled in beautifully. And remember Tiki, who was found with a rope around her neck tied to a tree? She's now completely in charge of her new home — happy, safe, and loved!
And Milo! Three months ago Animal League America saved him from euthanasia. Since then, he's been medically treated, nurtured, and loved. Next week surgeons will remove one of his eyes — it turns out he can see a little out of his other — and he'll be in his home for Thanksgiving!
And then, three weeks ago, I undertook one of my biggest foster challenges ever: two beautiful feral brothers, Fig and Dumpling, about 5 months old. Howard and I spotted them frolicking near a busy road. I called my rescue friend, who has expertise trapping ferals, and she caught them. They were neutered, tested, declared 100 percent healthy, and vaccinated. We didn't have the heart to release them with winter on the way, so we decided to take a chance.
Despite one scratch on my face when I got a little too confident, Fig and Dumpling are coming around just fine — and so, I must confess, am I. Taming ferals is a learning experience. For instance, thanks to the wise counsel of the feline experts at Animal League America, I'm discovering a deeper kind of patience — and what it means to take baby steps. I'm also learning to recognize and celebrate tiny moments of progress — and it's paying off.
Fig and Dumpling now let me pet them — even while they're eating! — and they love their feather toys. Howard and I are happy we took a chance on these two — and the magical part is that they're opening up and taking a chance on us, too, and on the human species in general. Someday, when they're ready to "fly," they'll be perfect companions, because we all took a chance on each other.
And I want to thank all the people who recently took a chance on Elsa, a 7-week old black kitten. A woman found this stray nugget at a construction site and brought her home to keep her. When she took her to a veterinarian, the doctor diagnosed poor little Elsa's grim condition: a diaphragmatic hernia, which was causing many life-threatening problems. The doctor said Elsa needed surgery immediately. Unfortunately the woman could not afford the surgery and felt she had no option but euthanasia. Meanwhile, the veterinary technicians at this local hospital had fallen in love with Elsa and were devastated. So they contacted me and I contacted my wonderful friends at Animal League America — and just like that Elsa was on her way to surgery and good health. When the staff at the animal hospital learned this sweetie would finally be safe, they cried!
But sometimes the chances we take in life seem to have minds of their own. About a month ago, our beautiful, green-eyed foster Echo entered the hospital for heart surgery. We fully expected a successful recovery, but Echo's beautiful heart wasn't strong enough. We lost him. This was a shock, not only to us but also to a lovely woman named Suzanne who'd already been approved to adopt Echo.
Suzanne had waited patiently to love and care for Echo, and to her great credit, she didn't give up. Just last week Suzanne visited Animal League America and adopted Leeza, who'd spent a whole year patiently waiting for Suzanne. I believe this match is the blessing Echo left all of us in thanks for taking a chance on him. I'm so happy for Leeza and Suzanne, and Echo, we'll love you forever.
I urge you to visit your local shelter and take a chance on life. In all the most important ways, adopting a homeless dog or cat will turn out to be perfect. And you'll always be grateful for having a chance to save a precious life.
Thank you for supporting North Shore Animal League America's lifesaving, no-kill mission.
And Happy Thanksgiving to all.


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Iron full back Jordan Clarke is looking forward to facing Barnsley, a club he has scored more goals against than any other in his career.He scored his first professional goal against the Tykes, in a 3-0 win for Coventry - a game in which current Iron teammate Gary McSheffrey also found the net for the Sky Blues.
That was in a Championship fixture in 2010 but Clarke has a more recent memory of scoring past Tuesday's opponents. Earlier this season Clarke scored the second of Coventry's two goals in a 2-2 draw against Barnsley, which proved to be his last for his old club.
With a good history of finding the net against the South Yorkshire club, Clarke says he hopes to get his Scunthorpe goal scoring record up and running against a side he knows how to score against.
He said, "I've got a thing with Barnsley apparently. I scored one of my first goals against them at the Ricoh Arena and I scored against them again earlier this season and hopefully it's a good omen and I can continue that.
"I don't really know too much about their team as a whole. With or without a new manager teams can be affected both ways so with Barnsley coming here it is a bit of a tricky one. We can't think about what they're going to bring to us, we need to think about what we're going to bring to them and how we are going to win the game. We need to focus on ourselves, get the performance right and put it right from the Preston game."
Scunthorpe United start the game in 16th position and come up against a Barnsley side who sit two places behind the Iron in 18th in the Sky Bet League One table.
Mark Robins' side are coming off the back of a defeat which came in Saturday's 2-0 loss away to Preston North End.
Right-back Clarke believes that Tuesday's game gives him and the team a great opportunity to make up for the weekend's defeat.
He added: "Preston are always a tough side to play against whether it is home or away. They are a physical side, we know what they're about and on the day they put their game plan to better use than we did.
"It's good that we've got a game on Tuesday so we need to rectify it against Barnsley so that's what we are looking to do and that's what we are focussing on."
"It's always a bonus having good performances at home and also collecting the points. It gives teams coming here a bit more to think about and the fans more to cheer about so it's definitely a good feel around here so if we can continue that against Barnsley that would be great.
"Obviously we've been creating a lot of chances but the luck hasn't gone our way but the stats in the last couple of home games show that the lads are doing well and creating a lot and luckily we're finishing those chances.
"We've got players scoring from all over the pitch, like Naz (Niall Canavan) from centre half, so with everyone chipping in with goals that's what we need as a squad."
The previous meeting between Barnsley and Scunthorpe earlier this season finished 2-1 to the Iron with Paddy Madden scoring both goals.
Madden and his team mates will be hoping for a repeat result at Glanford Park on Tuesday night as they look to get back to winning ways in League One.


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"Model Living Room" by Lynne Cohen is a post-modern work. It depicts an everyday scene, a reproduction of intimate comfort. However, the photograph's construction turns this apparent reality into an absurd or indeed comic moment.
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Recently, the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland was impressed by Donald Trump's views on poor children and their education. But his speech was contradictory to what he had given 19 years back when he visited a low-income school in the Bronx. He was given the opportunity to become 'Principal for a Day' and his speech indicated that he had no knowledge about education. The audiences were disappointed as Trump didn't show any empathy towards the poor children, which he did in his last week's speech in Cleveland.
Trump's visit to P.S. 70
19 years ago Donal Trump was 'Principal for a Day' at P.S. 70 and was greeted by the 5th graders. A lottery was held to pick 300 students for a trip in the auditorium to the Nike store. Most people thought he was just doing easy publicity by buying some pairs of sneakers for these kids. One of the boys asked him why he didn't give college scholarships instead of giving away 300 pairs of Nike shoes.
During Trump's visit to the school, a former Assistant Principal of the school saw Trump slipping a tissue under his hand so that he could avoid touching the school's stair railings. Everyone present there noticed this incident, but no one said anything. Trump had breakfast at The Plaza with Lisa Belzberg, who runs PENCIL, the organization that arranged Trump's visit to the school. During the breakfast all Trump did was boast about himself; he was continuously telling how great he was.
Trump's speech at P.S. 70 that shocked the crowd
The school Trump visited was for financially needy students. But by listening to his speech, it seemed that he was oblivious to the condition of the students. He said that the even though the students lived well and in a good environment, they should put themselves in other less privileged people's position. The principal of the school and the rest of the crowd were shocked by his remark.
Hopefully, now Trump has learned something about education. His last week's speech at least indicates something positive.


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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) did not resign Saturday, saying he believes he is not one of the people in a 1984 medical school yearbook photo in which one person is dressed in blackface and another is wearing a full Ku Klux Klan costume.
Northam called a news conference to fight the allegations against him.
In a statement delivered in front of members of the media and a live television audience, Northam said he believes that neither of the people that appear in the photo is him and asks Virginians for the opportunity to "earn your forgiveness."
"I believe now and then that I am not either of the people in this photo," he said.
He said he did not know about the photos placed on his yearbook page and was appalled when he saw the images in his yearbook. Northam said he did not buy a yearbook and knew nothing about the photos until they were shown to him.
The governor admitted that he had darkened his face with shoe polish in the 1980s while dressing up like Michael Jackson at a dance contest in Texas when he was in the US Army.
Northam is facing mounting pressure from within his own party to resign.
On Friday, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus said in a statement that the yearbook photos "rip the scabs of an excruciatingly painful history and are a piercing reminder of this nation's sins. Those who would excuse the pictures are just as culpable."
The group said it felt betrayed by Friday's revelation and said the legacy of "slavery, racism, and Jim Crow has been an albatross around the necks of African Americans for over 400 years."
Northam first issued an apology in a written statement, calling the costume he wore "clearly racist and offensive," but he didn't say which one he had worn.
Later, he issued a video statement saying he was he was "deeply sorry" but still committed to serving the "remainder of my term."
"I accept responsibility for my past actions and I am ready to do the hard work of regaining your trust," Northam said.
If Northam resigns, current Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, 39, a Democrat who is only the second African American to win statewide office in Virginia, would be the next governor. He would also be only the second African-American to serve as the Commonwealth's chief executive. Northam's term is set to end in 2022.
Before becoming lieutenant governor, Fairfax served as an assistant United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in the major crimes and narcotics unit of the Alexandria division. He graduated from Duke University with a degree in public policy studies in 2000 and earned his law degree at Columbia Law School.
A descendant of slaves, Fairfax was holding his great-great-great-grandfather's manumission papers from 1798 in the breast pocket of his coat when he was sworn in as lieutenant governor last year, according to Virginia television station NBC 12.
Black lawmakers said they met with the governor Friday evening and said in a statement they appreciate his service.
"But given what was revealed today, it is clear that he can no longer effectively serve as governor," the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus said, "It is time for him to resign so that Virginia can begin the process of healing."
Derrick Johnson, NAACP president, and CEO released a statement Saturday saying the organization stands by its call for Virginia's governor to resign.
"We are deeply disappointed in Gov. Ralph Northam decision to not resign today. His failure to take accountability for his actions is sickening. He says he used shoe polish on his face to mimic Michael Jackson, yet denies he ever used blackface. This is unacceptable for any leader," Johnson said in the statement. "He contradicts his earlier decision to admit responsibility to now say he had nothing to do with the photo. Implicit bias is bias, and it's clear that someone who cannot distinguish from using shoe polish on his face to imitate a Black person from blackface, clearly suffers from this or is delusional."
"This image is an example of the historical effects of institutional racism and the lack of awareness of the discrimination against Black people," the statement continued. "Racism of any kind cannot be excused nor overlooked. We stand by our call for his resignation. He will now have to answer to his constituents in Virginia who will find it difficult to make peace with his choice. "
Several potential Democratic presidential candidates including Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney, also called on Northam to resign.
Tom Perez, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, released a statement that said Northam no longer has the public trust and should step down.
"His past actions are completely antithetical to everything the Democratic Party stands for," Perez said. "Virginians and people across the country deserve better from their leaders, and it is clear that Ralph Northam has lost their trust and his ability to govern."
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, both potential 2020 presidential contenders, weighed in on Twitter on Saturday, saying it was time for Northam to hand over to Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
Biden said Fairfax, a Democrat, "is the leader Virginia needs now."
Northam, a pediatric neurologist, came under fire last week from pro-life advocates and Republican lawmakers after he said he backed a bill allowing abortion up until shortly before birth. Critics said his remarks supported infanticide, which Northam denied.


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Best of the Twin Cities 2018: Music
The Twin Cities, as you've probably noticed, has lots of music.
Lots of good music. Lots of great music even. Sorting through the many entertaining, challenging, and self-expressive sounds our talented neighbors make to determine the absolute best is no easy job, but we hunkered down and made the tough calls. Best Hip-Hop Verse? We've got one of those. Best Music Video? Present and accounted for. Best Song to Have Sex To? Best Song to Cry To? Yes and yes. Best Song to Cry to During Sex? Uh, you'll have to come up with that one yourself.
So get ready to click, listen, and enjoy the best music Minneapolis and St. Paul had to offer in the past 12 months. And to browse our other Best Of 2017 categories, click here.
Best Vocalist: Stokley
Best Songwriter: Dylan Hicks
Best Live Artist: Hippo Campus
Best Stage Style: Dizzy Fae
Best Album: Down So Long by Greg Grease
Best Album Cover: A Sheik's Legacy by Thomas Abban
Best Single: "SGL" by Now, Now
Best Cover Song: "Hi Bich (FreeWifi Trap Remix)" by FreeWifi
Best Hip-Hop Verse: "Dear Black Son" by Brother Ali
Best Earworm: "Know About It" by Allan Kingdom
Best EP: Saran Rap by Muja Messiah
Best Music Compilation: The Greatest of All-Time #2
Best Record Label: Rhymesayers Entertainment
Best Concert (Local): Soul Asylum/Bob Mould/the Jayhawks/the Suburbs at Super Bowl Live (2.3.18)
Best Song to Cry To: "Sometimes I'm Alright" by Charlie Parr
Best Song to Have Sex To: "Warbanger" by Beasthead feat. Ghostmeat
Best Rock Band: Bruise Violet
Best Metal Band: Feral Light
Best Hip-Hop Artist: Dwynell Roland
Best Hip-Hop Producer: Topper Atwood
Best Jazz Artist: The Bad Plus
Best R&B Artist: Lady Lark
Best Club DJ: Centrific
Best Event Promoter: Dark Energy
Best Band to Break Up: STNNNG
Best Acoustic Performer: Chastity Brown
Best Band Name: Crepuscular
Best New Band: 4th Curtis
Best Reunion: Coach Said Not To
Best Music Controversy: Club Nomadic closing before it opened
Best Musical Act of Protest: Music for the Long Emergency by Poliça and Stargaze
Best Selling Out: Mark Mallman's Taco John's jingle
Best Music Festival: Soundset
Best Local Music Trend: The modular revival
Best Music Video Director: Jake Handegard
Best Local Music Podcast: Kajunga Program
Best Music Video: "Last Date" by Witch Watch
Best Concert (Touring): Kendrick Lamar at Xcel Energy Center (08.19.17)
Best Music Residency: Jeremy Messersmith at Icehouse
Best Concert Venue: 7th St. Entry
Best Venue to Open: The Armory
Best Venue to Close: Triple Rock Social Club
Best Jazz Club: Crooners Lounge & Supper Club
Best Place to See a Concert with Kids: Groovin' in the Garden at Como Park
Best Karaoke: Vegas Lounge
Best Jukebox: Bull's Horn Food and Drink
Best Record Store Day Location: Hymie's Vintage Records


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There's a tag line on one of the radio stations we get here: "Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm".
It's from the Federalist #10, 1787, James Madison.
Another line, from nearby:
The apportionment of taxes on the various descriptions of property is an act which seems to require the most exact impartiality; yet there is, perhaps, no legislative act in which greater opportunity and temptation are given to a predominant party to trample on the rules of justice. Every shilling with which they overburden the inferior number, is a shilling saved to their own pockets.
Evidently property confiscation by eminent domain was unthinkable in his day.
PS: He says "shilling" because the US dollar wasn't introduced until 1792.
Comment by ZZMike — August 13, 2015 @ 11:23 am
It sounds like people are trying to put at least one of Mark Levin's "Liberty Amendments" ideas into effect.
Rand Paul is someone I could vote for. Unlike his dad, he doesn't make good points then keep talking until you realize he's completely crackers.
Comment by Paladin — August 13, 2015 @ 11:50 am
Me, I don't dare hope yet, Claire
Remember the fiscal games Pelousi played to keep down the apparent cost of Uhbamacare (borrowing from Medicare, taxing for four years before implementing) to sell it before the vote?
Then the bureaucratic weasels can also break a new rule into smaller pieces to hide the total costs, and who's to say a slime like Uhbama wouldn't threaten the accounting agency heads with something to sway their reports?
Until Congress can takes a strangle hold on executive agencies, via budgets and up or down votes on everything, I see what looks like good intentions but will end up being more kabuki.
Comment by dick, not quite dead white guy — August 13, 2015 @ 12:38 pm
A step, yes.
Allow me to repeat myself:
No regulation should be considered legally binding until it has been specifically enacted into law through the legislative process defined by the Constitution. Congress saying "Go make regulations" is indistinguishable from unconstitutionally ceding legislative powers/duties to the Executive Branch. Same for Executive Orders.
(What? Yeah, I'm sure that's why I was never named to the SCOTUS.)
Comment by DougM (quiet, keeps to himself, kind of a loner, nobody thought he'd do anything like this) — August 13, 2015 @ 1:02 pm
^Doug (4) Gezackly precisamundo!
Comment by dick, not quite dead white guy — August 13, 2015 @ 9:26 pm
One thing for certain is that dramatic change never is "all of a sudden". There are always factors leading up to that change, some of them subtle.
The statists have always been pushing for a totalitarian government. They're getting it. Any push the other direction, even if it ends up being for show, is a push the in the other direction. But it can't be just a one-time effort, it requires constant pushing.
Comment by Paladin — August 14, 2015 @ 6:46 am
Push it.
Comment by Paladin — August 14, 2015 @ 6:48 am
Hope? With Boehner and McConnell? Don't hold your breath.
Comment by LostLiberty — August 14, 2015 @ 7:11 am
Frankly, I hold no hope on this because:
1. When has law stopped Bambi?
2. How do you think the ruling class in Washington keep their jobs? Carving out exceptions for their constituents. It's why The Fair Tax or flat tax will never pass.
Comment by Stick — August 14, 2015 @ 7:16 am
A little sliver of …dare I say… Hope?
Bless her heart!
Comment by Nomen Nescio — August 14, 2015 @ 7:38 am
The 9th district encompasses Bloomington, which is like Austin, Portland, and San Francisco all rolled into one.
It's most definitely un-Indiana-like, even though it's home to Indiana University.
It has to make Monroe county so mad that Morgan, Jackson, and Lawrence counties are even allowed to vote. (all are fairly redneck)
I grew up in Bloomington and only go back when I absolutely have to. The more I hear about Todd Young, the more I like.
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Bank of America-Merrill Lynch has tempered its growth outlook for Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, noting that the region was "resilient but not immune" to a US slowdown or recession.
In an August 19 economic commentary titled "Asean: Recession Guide," the investment banking unit of Bank of America projected a 35-percent risk of the United States falling into another recession in the next 12 months. Nevertheless, it said slower US growth, the European sovereign debt crisis and fiscal austerity measures in developed markets would likely hurt growth in Southeast Asia to varying degrees.
"We have reduced the (Association of Southeast Asian Nation) growth outlook and forecasts, given the weaker global growth prospects. For 2011, growth will likely be strongest for Indonesia, at 6.3 percent, followed by Philippines, at 4.7 percent, Singapore [4.5 percent], Malaysia [4.3 percent] and Thailand [4.1 percent]," it said.
This year's gross domestic product growth forecast for the Philippines was lowered by 110 basis points from the earlier projection of 5.8 percent. The respective forecasts for Malaysia and Singapore were likewise reduced by 80 and 30 basis points, respectively.
This developed as BofA-Merrill Lynch slashed its growth outlook for the US to 1.7 percent this year and 2.3 percent in 2012, 60 basis points down from its earlier expectations for both years. It also scaled down forecasts for Europe and Japan.
"We examine the behavior of GDP growth, inflation and policy rates in past recessions. Recession cycles vary considerably across Asean, with Singapore and Malaysia more sensitive to global downturns, and the Philippines and Indonesia less so," the research said.
Every 1 percentage fall in US GDP growth reduces GDP growth in Singapore (-1.7 percent) the most, followed by Malaysia (-0.8 percent), Thailand (-0.4 percent), the Philippines (-0.3 percent) and Indonesia (-0.3 percent), the investment bank estimated.
A deeper US recession could worsen the severity and duration of any downturn in the region, the research said. But it added that a recession would likely be of the milder rather than the more severe form.
"Peak-to-trough falls in inflation are generally the highest for Indonesia, followed by the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and then Singapore," it said.
The duration of growth slowdown from the peak tended to last longer in Malaysia (15 months), the Philippines (12.8 months) and Singapore (11.3 months), the investment bank noted. Excluding the Asian crisis, however, it added that the duration of downturns or recessions tended to be shorter for Indonesia (6 months) and Thailand (6 months).
BofA-Merrill Lynch added that central banks in the region were likely to cut policy rates during recessions, noting that Indonesia and the Philippines have historically been the more aggressive in the past monetary-easing cycles, followed by Thailand and Malaysia.
"A double-dip US recession is not our base case [to which our US team is assigning a 35-percent probability]. Risks of a global slowdown or US recession are, however, sufficient to tilt some Asean central banks to stay on hold for the rest of the year," it said.
The investment bank expected Asean central banks to resume normalizing policy rates in 2012.
BofA-Merrill Lynch was originally projecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to raise its key overnight borrowing rates by 50 basis points for the remainder of 2011 from the current 4.5 percent. –Doris C. Dumlao, Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Goodbye controllers, hello request handlers
Jens Segers, developer at Teamleader and author of the popular Optimus and laravel-mongodb packages, wrote about an alternative to controllers.
Let me introduce you to request handlers. The concept is very simple, yet very unknown to a lot of PHP developers. A request handler is basically a controller, but limited to one single action. This concept is very similar to the Action-Domain-Responder pattern which was proposed by Paul M. Jones, an alternative for the MVC pattern that focuses on a more clear request to response flow for web applications.


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"You know why kids love athletes?"
"I don't know. 'Cause they screw lingerie models?"
"No, that's why we love athletes. Kids love athletes because they follow their dreams."
Since I just watched Up in the Air this weekend,* this segment of dialog was still stuck in my brain when I read Jake Meador's blog post defending soccer mercenaries today. I readily agree with the basic premise that it's much easier to be liked as a soccer player if you are lucky enough and good enough to become a loyal player to a big club. The thought-provoking question is really about how to think of great players who weren't lucky enough to come up through the youth ranks of a big club.
*I completely agree with everyone who calls it today's The Apartment. It's funny but it's not a comedy. Not really.
The theory I've developed is that when it comes to athletes, all of us fans still react to them as we did when we were kids. We don't think of athletes as employees or workers, we think of them as having followed their dreams—our dreams. The longer an athlete maintains that illusion, the more fans will relate. But if an athlete breaks that illusion, watch out. We react poorly when our dreams are shattered.
This, admittedly, is an impossible task for most athletes. At least, in the US, free agency has a certain fairness to it. When a player's contract runs out, he can sign any deal he can get. Young stars* seeking their first big payday will tend to sign for the most money in order to make up for being underpaid in their earlier career. Older stars seeking a last shot at glory before retirement may take a pay cut to be a role player on a contending team. It always sucks to be a fan of the team which a star leaves but we all understand that if he's not under contract, he no longer plays for us. And it's not like this is a surprise, the contract terms were signed years ago.
*Only stars can be mercenaries. Everyday players are journeymen.
Yet despite all that, every year a star player leaves for a bigger/richer/more promising club, there's grumbling about him selling out or taking the easy path.
In international soccer, it's even tougher. The transfer system there means that players often have to force their way out of clubs. To the fans, this makes the players seem like the bad guys unless they appear to be forced out of their clubs. And the more the transfer appears to be about money, the more fans dislike the move. This is why the big clubs sell themselves with the myths of their history and why there is so much antipathy toward the nouveau riche among the soccer traditionalists.
The only solution for a player is to try to reëstablish the narrative. Make it not about the money or even the explicit titles. It's about childhood dreams and recapturing a club's past glory or wanting to make history with the current squad. And back up the talk with the walk. Be a loyal player. Realize the club is bigger than you are. While it helps to win, losing heroically is also okay.
Make us dream. We don't want to be reminded that sports is business. We watch sports to escape from all that crap.


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Well today was wonderful.
i was taken to the mall and i was wearing my mens clothes with bra and panties underneath, my bra was filled with 42 d fillers and was madw to walk around mall with tight shirt on to show off bust wow what a thrill, but i ran into a relative and i was bad i hid my bust from them by folding my arms across chest. So sorry to do that.


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The Notice of Inquiry occurs at the same time that Google has asked for permission to test communications across different high-frequency spectrum bands, including millimeter-wave systems operating in the 71 GHz to 76 GHz band and the 81 GHz to 86 GHz range.
"Years ago, engineers and policymakers debated the feasibility and practicality of using spectrum above 2 GHz for mobile wireless services," FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler noted.
More recently, 3 GHz has been seen as the highest frequency that could be used to support mobile operations.
The difference now is signal processing that allows practical communications at frequencies traditionally unusable. But cheaper signal processing now means it is possible to overcome propagation issues that have prevented use of millimeter waves for mobile or fixed communications apps.
So there now is optimism that frequencies above 24 GHz could be used to support mobile service, a previously-unthinkable option.
This matters for obvious reasons. More spectrum is needed. Also, the basic trade off--capacity and distance are inversely related--means very-high capacity is possible at millimeter wave frequencies, even if distance is limited.
Physics dictates the higher bandwidth possible at millimeter wave frequencies, even if coverage is more limited than at frequencies below 2GHz. Despite digital coding, potential bandwidth still is dictated by the number of oscillations a radio wave makes in a single unit of time.
In other words, at the peak of the cycle, coders might represent a positive bit, at the trough, a negative bit. So the total number of possible symbols depends on the frequency, or number of instances in a given unit of time that the waveform crosses between high and low states.
As the name implies, higher frequency signals have many more oscillations than lower frequency signals. Hence, more potential bandwidth, using any particular coding and modulation scheme.
The trade off is the effective distances at which such waves are useful for mobile or fixed communications, as millimeter waves are attenuated by water and, in some cases, oxygen. The trick is to use frequencies where attenuation is relatively lower, as is the case for optical communications as well.
Still, it seems highly probable that new frequencies, best suited for use in dense population areas, will be released for service, at some point.


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All our surf instructors hold current coaching and lifeguard qualifications or have been in house assessed. Our team take part in regular training sessions and have full first aid certificates.
All surf equipment is regularly inspected and locations are frequently risk assessed.
No, if you are new to this you don't need to go into water deeper than your waist. Your surfing coach will be close at hand throughout the session.
Yes, we will supply you with a board, warm winter steamer wetsuit and boots. We also have wetsuit gloves and hoods if it's chilly. This is all included in your experience.
A towel, something to wear under your wetsuit (swimsuit, shorts etc), sunscreen and any medication you may need. If you are with us all day, don't forget a packed lunch!
Yes, you are welcome to use your own gear. If you have a wetsuit or a surfboard, your surf coach will check its suitability. If they are happy it's appropriate for the conditions then, of course, you can use it!
Our sessions are based around the tides so they tend to vary throughout the year! Please get in touch and we can let you know when we have sessions running.
Our favourite locations are Newgale beach for surfing & Lower Town Harbour Fishguard for Paddleboarding. We'll confirm the location of your activity when you book. If weather and sea conditions aren't appropriate, we have the option of relocating to another venue to give you the best experience.
As a guide, the youngest we take surfing and stand up paddle boarding is 8 years of age. They need to be big enough to fit in our wetsuits (approx minimum height of 1 metre). There is no upper age limit!
If the weather or sea conditions are not quite right on the day we may move to a more sheltered location or offer a different suitable date.
We work on a ratio system of 1 surf coach to a maximum of 8 -10 clients.
We hold public liability insurance up to £5 million and are happy to provide a copy of our certificate should you need one.
Bookings with Board Games Surfing DO NOT include personal travel or accident insurance.
Please ask your insurer for details of the necessary cover for taking part in Surfing and Stand up Paddle Boarding.


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Observe Office365 locale/time zone when scheduling from iOS app
I just tried scheduling a Teams meeting from my iOS app. Instead of honoring my configured time zone (Eastern UTC-5), the meeting I created shows Bogota UTC-5. Which doesn't observe Daylight Savings Time. Which then causes the meeting to be shifted ahead an hour. The same does not occur when trying from Mac or Windows clients.
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VIXX Releases Their 4th Mini Album Teaser
Mia Lee, May 1, 2017, 4:41 p.m.
VIXX released a teaser cover album for their 4th new album tentatively titled 'Shangri-La/Paradise on Earth.' The mini album cover shows traditional Chinese characters with plum colored borders and flowers emerging from the sides. The release date has yet to be confirmed, just a vague 'coming soon.' Check out their album cover below. What do you think?


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Organized by: Michelle Cantu
As many of you know already, we are having a benefit for Brad Baxter, coach of the Sophomore Orange Grove football Team. His on going battle with cancer is leaving a pile of medical bills that keep stacking up. Every cent counts
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The sought after Greystone building has a private elevator to Metro North with only a 30 min commute to GCT. Amenities include 24 hour doorman/concierge, large pool and sundeck overlooking the river, fitness room, sauna/locker room, indoor garage parking, storage space, community room, playroom and more.... This spacious and rare two bedroom corner unit has an abundance of closet space including a walk-in closet and partial Hudson river views. Good natural light in morning and late afternoon. Bathroom has a window and separate powder room. The Greystone building borders with the quaint and historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson and is less than a 5 minute drive to shops, restaurants and highway. A must see!
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Passed peacefully away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Kelowna, BC following a two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Predeceased by parents, Jack and Stella Hibbs of Topsail C.B.S. Leaving to mourn, his loving family: wife Brenda (Squires) of 39 years; son Scott; daughter Susan (Knapp) and son-in-law Peter; darling grandson Spencer. The light of his life. Brothers, Leslie (Judy) and Philip (Debbie); sister Gladys Joy Wheaton (Ross); aunt Daphne Noseworthy and the extended Squires family. Also, a large circle of relatives and friends. A celebration of John's life is to take place on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 56, 930 The Boulevard, Pleasantville, St. John's. All are welcome.


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Let me say right up front that this is a humbling experience. Really. Walker County covers most of the North end of Lake Livingston, the Trinity River and Huntsville, Texas. This area has been truly blessed with much beauty and a passel of FANTASTIC REALTORS! The Agencies and the Agents are all PROUD to be selling what we call "The Undiscovered Secret of Texas".
What makes a great Realtor?
Certainly not perfection. There is no such thing. My feeling on this is that if you actually try, try, try and do your best for your clients that even if you are unsuccessful ... you are not a failure.
If you do your best and put your right foot forward, remain honest and sincere and place your clients needs first and foremost, truly work to do the right thing even if it means losing a commission then ...
...YOU are one of the BEST.
We've all heard that Real Estate Agents are all in it for themselves and we are not to be trusted....right? I believe that the face of our business has changed drastically.
I, personally, have had peeps hopping mad at me. I probably deserved it. I have felt that I dropped a ball and could have done better for my clients. I don't like that feeling. I'm sure we have all experienced that.
The hope and desire of most all Realtors is that we leave a good enough impression to have our clients/customers speak highly of us.
Somehow, after a three month long voting period in Huntsville, Texas the townspeople (PEEPS) voted our little Agency READERS CHOICE, "BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY 2010, WALKER COUNTY".
WOW. Thank you so much Huntsville! Thank you. And, ME the Best Realtor??? Double wow. I can list 20 agents right off the bat that deserved that title and I admire them all.
WE ARE HONORED. THANK YOU. Pictured left to right. Sylvia Arnold, Robert Arnold, Deborah Miller-Wood, Tom Wood, Debra Brooks, and Hubby Scott Brooks. Just a small boutique. We love selling houses!
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After the welcome post, the first article I wanted to write about was one of the essential parts of the writing process: The Why & The What. First of all, let me hit you with the why, and ask you to ask yourself a question: Why do you write? It's a simple question. Or is… Continue reading The Why & The What
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Here is the first post, the one that breaks the ground of my new blog, and a place where I can share my own writing experiences to help other writers on their journey. A lot of information I plan to share will be specific to the choices I've made along the way, so it won't necessarily suit… Continue reading Welcome to The Magpie Scribes!


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Door Doctors Commercial Range – Industrial Door Sales
If you're in Brisbane and your factory, shed or workshop needs industrial or commercial doors and motors replaced, repaired, or installed for a new fitout, the Door Doctors are able to help you. We have 12 years of experience in working with the industrial sector and can customise the job to your personal needs – it sounds like a cliché but no job is too big or too small. The team at Door Doctors have extensive experience in jobs of all sizes – we specialise in roller doors and shutters but we've also worked a lot with the electrical aspect of doors (e.g. main entry car parks/garages/factories), car park doors, truck shutters, and so on. Industrial door sales are a huge part of our business and we love working with them!
If you're after a few examples of our workmanship – we're proud to have been responsible for industrial door installation at Sydney Olympic Park, the v8 racetrack in Townsville (Townsville 400), and were also pleased to be a part of the Amberley RAAF Base Upgrade.
We've got strong established ties to top quality manufacturers of doors and motors – being a preferred and accredited supplier of both Grifco and Merlin motors.
We also offer an after hours emergency service so if you're not able to open up or need a security close down we'll be able to repair or at least secure your door no matter what the time. There's nothing worse than sticking around hours after knock-off time trying to figure out how to secure a broken door.
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The Unemployment Cycle
Tacked to the bulletin board above Zoë McLaren's desk is a quote from former South African President Nelson Mandela: "Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice." McLaren, an assistant professor of health management and policy, says she's often reminded of those words as she researches the economic and social impact of HIV/AIDS.
The disease is profoundly linked to poverty, she says. In South Africa, both HIV and unemployment rates are among the highest in the world—over 17 percent for HIV prevalence, and about 25 percent for unemployment. In what she calls a "vicious cycle," McLaren has found that individuals with HIV tend to be unemployed, while unemployed people are more likely to be HIV-positive. "Extreme poverty may lead to risky sexual behavior, but it also works in the opposite direction. When you're HIV-positive, you're sicker and less able to invest in work."
McLaren has also found that when HIV-positive individuals in South Africa have access to AIDS treatment, they're more likely to be employed. Not only are they healthier and more able to work, it's easier for them to get jobs. Although it's illegal in South Africa to ask whether a job applicant is HIV-positive, McLaren says employers often base hiring decisions on telltale signs associated with HIV, such as a history of sick days.
The South African government began providing HIV/AIDS treatment programs to communities in 2004, and McLaren's research shows the programs are effective in terms of reducing unemployment as well as long-standing inequalities between blacks and whites. Early-treatment programs for AIDS also help lower the incidence of tuberculosis, a newly resurgent disease closely associated with HIV/AIDS. McLaren says there's "a lot of room for improvement" in South African health policy to address the two conditions together, and her recent research is aimed at helping to inform and improve that policy.
Soccer School
Think of the battle against HIV as a soccer game, and it might look like this: A half-dozen players representing the human body stand inside a circle while another half-dozen players, representing HIV itself, stand outside the circle and pommel them with balls. Meanwhile, two more groups of players—representing the human immune system and antiretroviral drugs—help the body fight off its opponents.
The game is called "HIV Attacks," and it's part of a global program called Grassroot Soccer, which uses soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize communities to stop the spread of HIV. Before coming to SPH, second-year epidemiology student Lisa Zook spent the better part of a year working with the program in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Through games like "HIV Attacks," the program teaches teens how HIV works and what they can do to protect themselves. Zook helped train coaches, taught kids, and met daily with school groups.
After finishing her MPH this year she'll pursue global research in HIV and reproductive health. She sees her work as very much part of a human rights and social justice framework and says, "I think it's really the way the whole field is going." More on Grassroot Soccer.


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My opponent has made his yard signs so they look almost exactly like mine. Same colors, same style of type. Only the name is different. Should I make an issue out of this?
This could be a benefit for you. Chances are all of these signs are going to be lost in the shuffle now. If your opponent spent more on them that you did, the net benefit is your's.
If you're really concerned about this, you can make or order something of a different color to stick onto the sign to differentiate it from your opponent: "vote" or "another family for" or "sportsmen for" whatever.
Corneo is right, chances are this issue won't have too much traction in the media or otherwise. You can throw it in there if there are issues with stealing signs etc. down the road but as a stand alone, voters and the media won't care.