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After nearly a month and a half on the road, it became clear that K and I were starting to tire. We'd been staying in a range of cheap Airbnb apartments – some better than others, but they were generally smaller, older, and dirtier than what we're normally comfortable with. While they were fantastic in terms of allowing us to save money by cooking in, they didn't offer the most comfort or luxury.
That's why when we arrived in Valencia from Granada and checked into our hotel (Hotel Kramer), we decided to not even bother going out into the city. When you have a hotel room for one night, and the luxury of a large soft bed with clean white sheets, a large flat-screen TV and a clean luxurious bathroom with a rainfall shower, a night in relative comfort and luxury was all we wanted! So while we didn't see the town of Valencia at all, I can highly recommend the luxuries of the Hotel Kramer, located a little bit out of the centre of town.
I can recommend the hotel restaurant (Kram Bar) for a tasty cheap meal though. It's not a fancy restaurant, and is more like a modern pub with a selection of burgers, bagels and steaks, with sporting games showing on the various flat screen TVs (we saw Australia win their Rugby World Cup semi-final!). K had a burger (juicy meat patty with a runny egg yolk), and I had some grilled chicken and vegetables. Simple, filling, and less than 20 Euro for both of us with drinks.
After a night of hotel luxury, we drove onto Barcelona for a stay of a few days. Unfortunately as I've already previously mentioned, K was struck down with a flu and we didn't get out as much as we would have liked. Instead we spent our first full day in our Airbnb apartment, K wrapped up in a blanket to sweat it out and watching cartoons on TV. On all the other days we were in Barcelona, we only ventured out in the afternoons for lunch and a little bit of sightseeing – mornings were spent with K having a sleep-in to try and give his battered immune system time to recuperate.
Still, illness didn't spoil our trip too much. We had two really good meals at Jai-Ca and at Elche, and some good random snacks along the way, including a delicious sweet fresh fig pastry from the award-winning bakery Baluard. Most of the time though, I tried to feed K with food designed to improve his immune system – lots of orange juice naturally, some hearty soups, salads, etc. Thanks to our local supermarket for being extremely well-stocked!
We spent a full afternoon at the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral, brainchild of the eccentric visionary architect Antoni Gaudi. A hundred years after it was first conceived, builders are still working to complete the extravagant building. It's well worth a visit if ever you're in Barcelona – and make sure to pay for the audioguide and visits up the towers as well, as both are very comprehensive and really allow you to experience key aspects of this innovative building. I was a particular fan of interplay of light and colour in the building, a result of Gaudi's careful consideration of how stained glass windows should be used to create a spiritual experience.
Other afternoons, we just spent time walking around the streets of Barcelona…which seem to largely be inhabited by English tourists, chasing the Iberian sun. Speaking of chasing the sun, I was surprised by Barcelona's beaches. I've always heard a lot of positive things about how beautiful the beaches are, but they were a little lacklustre to my eyes. The beach itself isn't particularly large, with barely 50 metres from the start of the beach to the water's edge. It also wasn't the clean, white sand that we get in Australia, and looked a bit dirty. Still, it's probably still the best beach most English tourists will see unless they decide to come to Australia for a visit!
Overall, given that we were hermits in both Valencia and Barcelona, I feel that we didn't give either city the amount of love and attention they probably deserved. Barcelona is worth another visit to explore other areas we didn't get around to visit – perhaps we'll come back when the Sagrada Familia has finally been completed and we can see it in all its glory?


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Books on The Craft of Writing
Go into almost any bookstore, and you'll likely see an entire section dedicated to books about writing. These self-help—or "reference"— guides for writers, though not a new phenomenon, have become an increasingly popular genre (just count the number of shelves dedicated to these books, or do a Google search for "craft of writing," and you'll see what I mean).
There is a good reason for the popularity of writing craft books: writing is hard, and good writing is even harder. We want to know, whether we are writers ourselves or simply curious readers, how our favorite authors work their magic. But how do we choose among the many available titles?
Luckily, five amazing and generous writers (essayists, memoirists, novelists, and short-story writers) have recently written helpful guides that are great places to start or continue your study of the craft of writing.
Christopher Castellani, The Art of Perspective: Who Tells the Story (Graywolf Press, 2016)
The Art of Perspective is part of an "Art of" series on various aspects of the craft of writing, edited by Charles Baxter, great for diving deeply into a single aspect of writing that can be applied to any number of goals, including fiction and non-fiction writing.
The Art of Perspective: Who Tells the Story
(Graywolf Press, 2016)
Castellani's book is much like a pocket textbook, thin and small enough to tuck into a large coat pocket, a handy reference guide to thumb through between subway stations. Broken down into five sections with titles like "Toward a Narrative Strategy" and "Try To See Things My Way," The Art of Perspective draws both on examples of great literature and Castellani's own experiences (writing and otherwise) to clarify the points he makes.
I especially enjoyed a chapter that dissected the power of Lorrie Moore's stories, regular favorites in creative-writing classes and often blamed for an abundance of imitators writing in the second person, though often not with Moore's skill. Castellani spends a lot of time on Moore's second story collection, Like Life, demonstrating a pattern through many of the stories ("Moore's narrators have trained readers to expect a collision with the main character in the first lines") and then showing that Moore subverts these expectations in the title story. As Castellani explains, finding the correct perspective is a new task for each project, as the form must always fit the content. An in-depth look at two books by E.M. Forster (Howards End and A Passage to India), each with a very different approach to perspective, demonstrates Castellani's argument, as well.
The Art of Perspective also addresses a hot-button topic—can an author write from the perspective of a narrator who is very different from the author herself?—in a chapter that dives into the work of Grace Paley, Tim O'Brien, and Tony Kushner, ultimately arguing that the reader must be convinced by the details, and that the writer must be respectful of the power of her perspective, careful not to fall into stereotypes. The key here, and in other parts of the writing process, argues Castellani, almost always lies in pulling the camera lens wider, at least during the earlier stages of composing, as the writer assesses and develops the story and slowly reveals and builds character—even if that expansive aperture doesn't remain as wide to the reader in the final product.
Mary Karr, The Art of Memoir (Harper, 2015)
Often credited with the memoir boom in the 1990s, Mary Karr, a master of the form, has written a long-awaited book on the craft of memoir-writing, distilling the wisdom she's gleaned from writing her best-sellers The Liars' Club, Cherry, and Lit, and from the graduate course on memoir writing she teaches at Syracuse University.
The Art of Memoir
(Harpe, 2015)
Despite her importance in the field, Karr begins with some self-deprecation ("No one elected me the boss of memoir") and continues to point out her notable predecessors in subsequent chapters. She is especially impressed with a memoir that is quite different from her own: Vladimir Nabokov's Speak, Memory. Like every example Karr cites, Nabokov impressed her because he "shaped the book to highlight his own magnificent way of viewing the world."
I have long been a fan of Karr's memoirs myself—they are full of the harrowing scenes that many people have come to expect from contemporary "confessional" memoirs, such as children witnessing their mother's psychotic breakdown, or a young woman hitting rock bottom as an alcoholic, but what sets them apart from dozens of others with similar themes is the highly engaging dry wit and Texas drawl of Karr's diction.
Not surprisingly, Karr spends a great deal of time in The Art of Memoir emphasizing the importance of voice in writing a successful memoir. Karr's own trademark irreverence and humor are peppered throughout, giving the reader the feeling that Karr is a close friend sitting by her side, telling stories. We learn a lot about Karr's struggle to accept her own voice, which she long believed to be too low-brow, as the most genuine way for her writing to ring true.
While Karr is best known for her memoirs, she is a poet first and also an accomplished essayist, and many of the teachings in The Art of Memoir can be applied to any writing form. Good writing, whether memoir or fiction, is good storytelling, and good storytelling happens, as Karr explains, through a series of choices—mainly, what to reveal, and when. She writes, "Memoir done right is an art, a made thing […] from the second you choose one event over another, you're shaping the past's meaning."
We learn through Karr that creating the art of memoir is often a struggle and a process that ends up challenging the writer's own beliefs about her past. "Any time you try to collapse the distance between your delusions about the past and what really happened, there's suffering involved," writes Karr. When considering her own first memoir, The Liars' Club, Karr writes, "I felt compelled to write it, yet broke a sweat when I realized how easy it would be to do it wrong." She has a great respect for writers who struggle to get it right, and emphasizes again and again the importance of risking something for the page. I found the following piece of advice especially helpful in trying to get to the truth of one's past: "I often interview myself about how I came to an opinion. Then, rather than present an abstract judgment, […] I try to re-create how I came to that opinion." Karr also gives some encouragement to the hard-working memoirist, stating, "A curious mind probing for truth may well set your scribbling ass free."
Like the great teacher she is, Karr ends The Art of Memoir with a thorough six-page list of books, all memoirs, that she considers required reading for any writer studying the form.
John Casey, Beyond the First Draft: The Art of Fiction (W.W. Norton & Company, 2014)
Beyond the First Draft is a collection of essays written by John Casey over twenty years, most of them originally presented as craft talks at the Sewanee Writers' Conference. These essays cover a wide variety of subject matter, from perspective to the importance of reading to how to write about sex and violence. Even though the word "fiction" is in the title of the book, the lessons that Casey teaches can be applied to all kinds of writing. As the author states in the book's Preamble, "These essays are suggestions about things to do, things to think about, when your writing has got you lost in the woods."
Beyond the First Draft: The Art of Fiction
(W.W. Norton & Company, 2014)
Perhaps to address the concept of a "craft of writing" book from the start, Casey opens Beyond the First Draft with a list of well-known writing maxims by various authors and his thoughts on these maxims. This opening chapter, called "Dogma and Anti-dogma," breaks down Casey's thoughts on everything from "Write for yourself" to "Tell the truth" to "Culture is local." In general, he shows us how each of these statements, like many pieces of writing advice, are sometimes true and sometimes less true, or perhaps could use a little tweaking. For the author, "write for yourself" might be a more useful piece of advice if phrased "find your own demon, your own angel."
Casey uses examples not only from notable works in his discussions on craft (including, like Karr, multiple references to Nabokov's Speak, Memory), but anecdotes from his own life as well. Much of the book is an opportunity to peek into an accomplished writer's life by hearing his most formative experiences in the form of well-crafted stories.
The stories from Casey's own life include an essay of his reading habits from childhood through adulthood. He writes, "I'm rarely happily conscious of being a writer […] But I'm happily conscious of being a reader." As writers, we are told (and believe) again and again the importance of reading voraciously. It's a treat to get a glimpse of the reading habits of another writer to see how the reading impacts the writing.
I found two aspects of Casey's book to be especially helpful. The first is his repeated reference to Stanislavski's An Actor Prepares. Casey argues that, like a good writer with his writing, an actor must learn the tools of acting and become proficient to the point where his acting ceases to be acting: "Do it over and over until the discipline and advice and the written lines are all part of the dirt you're getting dirty in." The second is the lesson of an essay on first person perspective, entitled "Me Me Gab," in which Casey makes an argument for the strength of writing in the first person, breaking down the possibilities of an "I" narrator into four types. Interestingly, the parallel between acting and writing is mentioned again in this essay on perspective, as Casey explains that using a first person narrator, more so than third person narration (which he believes is how many writers first approach autobiographically inspired writing), allows him "to build a character, the way an actor does."
Beyond the First Draft is the work of a writer who is deeply interested in the history and impact of writing and reading, and Casey is a generous guide through all of his writing obsessions, offering wisdom from his deep research to the reader.
Peter Turchi, A Muse and a Maze: Writing as Puzzle, Mystery, and Magic (Trinity University Press, 2014)
In A Muse and a Maze, Peter Turchi skillfully draws the reader through some of the most fundamental and challenging questions that writers face, tricking us into learning more about ourselves and our writing process by making us think we are learning about something unrelated to writing: games and puzzles. But herein lies the brilliance of his approach—we drop our writerly defenses and open ourselves to receiving information via a new angle, and before we know it, revelations about writing and process become apparent.
A Muse and a Maze: Writing as Puzzle, Mystery, and Magic
(Trinity University Press, 2014)
Turchi writes, "We all practice for life by solving puzzles of one kind or another nearly from birth," so why would we not approach our writing the same way? He gives examples of writing from Anton Chekhov to Georges Perec, along with quotes by Emily Dickinson, Vladimir Nabokov, and others to show us how each of these writers was actually solving particular puzzles in their writing. Along the way, Turchi makes a point of saying that there is room for enjoyment of all kinds of literary puzzles, and that every genre, from mysteries to high literary fiction, has its specific problems to solve. The lack of elitism here is refreshing.
In his introduction, entitled "The Contemplation of Recurring Patterns," Turchi laments, "Art is often discussed as a form of play—and yet that playfulness, that sense of delight, is frequently absent from discussions of the writing process." A Muse and a Maze remedies this situation by discussing writing problems side by side with riddles and games, including actual puzzles interspersed with the text (with solutions at the back of the book), should the reader choose to take a break from the business of writing and have a little fun.
Turchi offers some advice that may seem familiar (e.g., that the trick of good writing is knowing what information to reveal, and when), but explaining this information via the history of Sudoku or the tricks of Houdini puts it all in a brand-new light.
While a discussion of puzzles and riddles and their history dominates the beginning of the book, Turchi steadily and slowly directs more of his focus on the writing process as the book progresses. It's a masterful way to help writers confront their biggest blocks and fears and be presented with possible solutions before they even realize what's happening (i.e., that they're having fun and learning at the same time). A fine magic trick, Mr. Turchi!
Dinty W. Moore, Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy: Advice and Confessions on Writing, Love, and Cannibals (Ten Speed Press, 2015)
Speaking of doling out the writing advice with a spoonful of sugar, Dinty W. Moore's Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy can be read entirely as a humor piece or light bedside reading—it's a quick read, and Moore seems intent on the reader having some fun. As I read my way through the book, however, I realized lessons were being learned.
Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy: Advice and Confessions on Writing, Love, and Cannibals
(Ten Speed Press, 2015)
The book is set up like an advice column, much like the "Dear Sugar" column of one of the writers featured in the book, Cheryl Strayed. Moore fields sometimes serious, but often silly, questions about writing from a series of his writer friends (among them Strayed), providing brief and funny replies. The humor in these replies often comes from their digressions from the direct question at hand (such as, "Should I limit my use of the em dash?," or, "Do I type one or two spaces after a period?"), and, most of the time, the digression itself provides an important point about successful essay writing.
Moore also follows each of his "advice column" answers with an essay that is in response to the theme of the question, and herein lie some of the greatest lessons that this book offers. Each of Moore's essays takes a distinct form—some are lists, while another is written entirely on cocktail napkins and another takes the form of a chart—giving this reader, at least, the hope that I could attempt to write a successful essay on even the seemingly smallest of topics, and that the approach to the essay can be wide open.
Of course, Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy is not without its tongue-in-cheek moments, and this willingness to poke fun at the writing process and the genre of the writing advice book adds much to its appeal. In one essay, entitled "Four Essential Tips for Telling the Truth in Memoir and Securing That Blockbuster Book Deal," Moore offers the following awesome writing prompt: "Score some medical marijuana, regress to a fetus-like twenty-two years old, score an ancient typewriter on eBay, and connect with your pain."

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After having a music career that spanned five decades and saw the release of over 70 studio albums, country music superstar, Glen Campbell, was hit with a major tragedy. In June 2011, Campbell announced to his worldwide fan base that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six months earlier. What followed was a 'goodbye tour' of epic proportions. The tour was originally scheduled for five weeks, but in almost no time at all, that five weeks blossomed into a 151-week tour of sold-out concerts as fans across the globe flocked to see and support the musical legend before his retirement for the industry. His final performance came in 2012, at that year's Grammy Awards Ceremony were he performed his most famous and most loved song, 'Rhinestone Cowboy'.
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The line-up for Tortuga 2014 is a thrilling mix of veterans and newcomers; from Hank Williams, Jr. to Brett Eldredge.
Following the excitement of the Academy of Country Music Awards at the weekend, it's only right to give a little reminder of what's coming next weekend: Tortuga Music Festival hits Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 12th-13th 2014!
It may be over 600 miles away from its namesake location in Haiti, but Florida's sandy Fort Lauderdale Beach Park nonetheless provides a perfect sun-soaked setting for the country, rock and roots event. Not only have you got a beautiful location and, of course, an incredible line-up, but by attending this festival you'll also be making a significant contribution to the Rock The Ocean Foundation - helping to raise money for ocean related research, conservation and education.
Continue reading: Get Ready For Tortuga Music Festival 2014 Headlined By Eric Church And Luke Bryan
Several well-dressed familiar females hit the seats at the Marchesa Spring/Summer 2014 show which took place during the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. Among them were 'What Happens In Vegas' actress Lake Bell and 'Twilight' star Ashley Greene, the latter of which was rather impatient while posing for photographers on leaving the show, but happily let a nearby fan get a quick snap on her phone.
Continue: Video - Lake Bell And Ashley Greene Deny Paparazzi Decent Shots At Marchesa Show During NY Fashion Week - Part 1
During an interview on the 'Today' programme, Mick Jagger revealed he thought about becoming a teacher, a journalist and a politician before 'The Rolling Stones' were formed.
Mick Jagger considered being a teacher, a politician and a journalist. 'Start Me Up' singer revealed his early career plans during a televised interview. Speaking on the Today programme, The Rolling Stones singer said a career as "a schoolteacher would have been very gratifying". Had the singer gone on to be a teacher he would have kept his families' tradition as both his father and grandfather were teachers.
Mick Jagger in New York, 2011
Teaching is surprisingly more rock and roll than you'd expect. Sting was a teacher before he became a hit in the 80's, as was Sheryl Crow, Gene Simmons, Brian May, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
Continue reading: Schoolboy Blues: Mick Jagger Wanted To Be A Teacher!
The Voice is really hotting up in the latter stages.
The top eight singers on The Voice took their performances to another level on Monday evening (May 27, 2013), with fire, feather and cowboy boots playing prominent roles in a number of blinged up turns. Blake Shelton had kicked off the show with a rendition of his latest hit 'Round Here,' though things soon got serious, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
On Team Adam Levine, it was Judith Hill who seriously impressed with a reinterpreated rendition of Will.i.am and Justin Bieber's #ThatPower. "That hair is badass - I guarantee you, Adam has been on the phone with Cee Lo [Green] this week!" said Shelton of Judith's huge mohawk. Sarah Simmons struggled a little with Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know' while Amber Carrington didn't quite manage to convey the majesty of Adele's Oscar winning track 'Skyfall.'
On Team Blake, Holly Tucker chose to perform 'Done' by the Band Perry and ultimately succeeded. "There were big notes in this song, and you hit them and took them up to another level," said Usher. Over on Team Shakira, Sasha Allen was assigned 'Without You' by David Guetta and Usher, "I started comparing myself to Sasha as a singer, and that's not good [for me]," said Shelton. "I think you bought Shakira another week, for sure."
Continue reading: Warfare On 'The Voice' At Top 8 Pull Out All The Stops
Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong dated from 2003 until 2006, before breaking off their engagement. However, during the relationship, Armstrong rode in the Tour de France twice - and won both times. It has since emerged that the disgraced cycling took performance enhancing drugs during both races, catapulting country singer Crow into the spotlight.
Celebuzz.com has learned that the nine-time Grammy winner was named twice in affidavits submitted to the United States Anti-Doping Association, which blew the whistle on the Tour de France winner. According to Armstrong's former teammate Frankie Andreu, the cyclist summoned him to a room in 2004 in a bid to persuade him to convince his wife Betsy to sign a statement retracting her claim that Armstrong told doctors treating him for cancer that he'd taken steroids, human growth hormone, cortisone and EPO. The hospital admission was first reported in a 2004 book co-written by Irish journalist David Walsh titled L.A. Confidentiel, which was only published in in French. In it, Andreu claimed "Lance called me to his room to discuss the situation. He told me that Bill Stapleton (Armstrong's agent) wanted to talk to me about the hospital room and have my wife sign a statement of support for Lance saying the hospital incident did not happen. His girlfriend at the time, Sheryl Crow, was in the room and I felt uncomfortable talking about this in front of her so I did not say much."
It's the first time that Crow, 50, has been directly implicated in Armstrong's doping conspiracy. In an interview to air on Tuesday (January 22, 2013), the country singer tells Entertainment Tonight, "I think that honesty is always the best bet and that the truth will set you free. To carry around a weight like that would be devastating in the long run." She said she caught "bits and pieces" of Armstrong's much-hyped interview with Oprah Winfrey last week.
Continue reading: Sheryl Crow And Lance: Country Star Knew About Doping?
The 2012 CMT Country Music Awards took place on Monday (December 3, 2012) in Nashville but this year, the winners will be kept top secret until Saturday December 8, when the star-studded show will be broadcast at 10pm on CMT. The 90 minute special will be hosted by Rascal Flatts and Hayden Panettiere and will feature performances from some of country music's biggest stars, as well as appearances from a number of A-list sports and entertainment stars.
Amongst those treading the boards for the illustrious awards show were Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney and Sheryl Crow and also making an appearance on the night were the Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Sammy Hagar, Metallica's James Hetfield, the shock-rocker Kid Rock and Miranda Lambert. From the world of sport, the Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones put in an appearance, as did the Nashville Predators' Mike Fisher.
This is the first year that CMT have kept the lid on the list of honorees. As a result, country music fans will have to wait until the weekend if they want a slice of the action, when the 90-minute special is aired. According to CMT's press release, the show will be "the most exclusive gathering of country music superstars of the year and celebrates the class of 2012 with an incredible evening of wall-to-wall performances and special appearances from others in entertainment."
Sheryl Crow is getting behind a new campaign to ensure that America's poorest families have access to healthy meals. The writer of hits like All I Wanna Do, A Change Would Do You Good and Everyday Is A Winding Road has recently been lending a hand at food banks around New York and found herself stunned to see working-class parents having to approach organisers for help to feed their children.
Continue reading: Sheryl Crow Gets Behind New Food Campaign To Help Poor Families
Sheryl Crow Tuesday 6th October 2009 leaving Madeo restaurant with a friend Los Angeles, California
Sheryl Crow - Singer/activist Sheryl Crow Washington DC, USA - testified in front of a congressional hearing on breast cancer research at the Rayburn Building Wednesday 21st May 2008
Sheryl Crow - Sheryl Crow, Hollywood, California - Launch party to celebrate the opening of Beso Restaurant Thursday 6th March 2008
"This is one of those avant-garde things, is it?" says a droll, dubious and dying Cole Porter (Kevin Kline) as he sits in an empty theater at the beginning of "De-Lovely," watching his life pass before his eyes on the stage, in a production conducted by an enigmatic, ironic, ethereal director named Gabe (Jonathan Pryce).
The answer to his question is a delighted "yes." This film is an imaginative, deconstructionist, celebratory musical biography woven together from elements of theater, meta-cinema, chamber drama and Porter's own MGM musicals with gratifying -- if deliberately glossy -- results.
Kline opens the picture as a frail but feisty old man (the age makeup is remarkable) who, as he watches his own story unfold, is alternatively tickled ("Oh, look, it's an opening number!"), critical ("He'd never wear that! Change it."), fondly reminiscent and pained by regret. And the actor also plays the younger Porter in the bulk of the picture, which has a merry, dreamlike quality to its stop-and-start interactions with the elderly Porter and his theatrical spirit guide.
Continue reading: De-Lovely Review
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Alzheimer's Disease
An irreversible, progressive condition in which nerve cells in the brain degenerate, and the size of the brain decreases.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common degenerative brain disorder, although onset of the disease is rare before the age of 60. After that age, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease increases steadily, and more than one-quarter of all individuals above the age of 85 have this disease. In addition, Alzheimer's disease is the cause of about three-quarters of all cases of dementia in individuals above the age of 65. General interest and research focusing on the cause and treatment of this condition have grown in recent years because the number of elderly persons in the population is increasing.
The cause of Alzheimer's disease is not known, but several theories of causality have been advanced. These theories propose genetic, environmental, viral, immunological, biochemical, and other causes for the disease. The specific features of Alzheimer's disease vary from individual to individual, but the general course of the disease is fairly consistent in most cases. The symptoms of the disease tend to be more severe at night. The first stage of Alzheimer's disease is usually forgetfulness, accompanied by some anxiety and mild depression. This usually develops into a more serious loss of memory, especially of recent events, moderate spatial and temporal disorientation, loss of ability to concentrate, aphasia, and increased anxiety. This set of symptoms is usually followed by profound spatial and temporal disorientation, delusions, hallucinations, incontinence, general physical decline, and death.
See also Dementia
Further Reading
Edwards, Allen. When Memory Fails. New York: Plenum, 1994.
Gregg, Daphna. Alzheimer's Disease. Boston: Harvard Medical School Health Publications, 1994.
Additional topics
Psychology EncyclopediaDiseases, Disorders & Mental Conditions


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Warner Bros. Choosing a 10 Best Songs list for Linkin Park was no easy task as some very solid and well-known tracks just barely missed our cut. But one thing is for sure, the ever-evolving six-piece of Chester Bennington , Mike Shinoda , Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell and Rob Bourdon have always kept things interesting with a hybrid mix of rock, metal, rap and electronic music. So, as we present this Top 10 countdown of Linkin Park songs, keep in mind that we tried so hard, but in the end we hope we chose the songs that really mattered. Check out our list of the 10 Best Linkin Park Songs below: 10 'Breaking the Habit' From: 'Meteora' (2003) ? ? What started off as Mike Shinoda's epic instrumental track called 'Drawing' eventually turned into a more fleshed-out hit single called 'Breaking the Habit.' Though it was the final song released off their 'Meteora' album, it's turned into one of their more enduring tracks, perhaps due to the personal nature of the lyrics. Chester Bennington belts, " I don't know how I got this way / I know it's not alright / So I'm breaking the habit " with every ounce of emotion. Listen to 'Breaking the Habit' ? ? 9 'Waiting for the End' From: 'A Thousand Suns' (2010) ? ? 'Waiting for the End' just has that bouncy groove that both differentiates itself and makes it a natural fit as one of Linkin Park's 10 best songs. Bennington described the track as having a "summertime vibe," and the combination of Rob Bourdon's drums and Joe Hahn's samples really give the track that special sound. Add in Shinoda's rasta-like rapping with Bennington's more melodic delivery and you've got the makings of something special. Listen to 'Waiting for the End' ? ? 8 'Crawling' From: 'Hybrid Theory' (2000) ? ? 'Crawling' will always hold a special place for Linkin Park as it gave them their first Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. Bennington delivers one of his fiercest screams to date, but admits it's one of the more difficult songs to perform. He told Spin , "[It's] about feeling like I had no control over myself in terms of drugs and alcohol … This is just who I am, this is what I write about, what I do, and most of my work has been a reflection of what I've been going through in one way or another." Listen to 'Crawling' ? ? 7 'Bleed It Out' From: 'Minutes to Midnight' (2007) ? ? With 'Bleed It Out,' Shinoda got a chance to come to the forefront though the 'Minutes to Midnight' album as a whole featured less of his rap style that its predecessors. The clap-along rocker was a meta track about the perfection they put into their recording process, with Shinoda spelling out their drive in the opening line: " Here we go for the hundredth time / hand grenade pins in every line / Throw 'em up and let something shine / Going out of my f—ing mind ." Thankfully they did bleed it out and dig a little deeper, cause this song is no throw away. Listen to 'Bleed It Out' ? ? 6 'Lying From You' From: 'Meteora' (2003) ? ? 'Lying From You' is the perfect example of what the band did best early in their career and is a must for the 10 Best Linkin Park Songs list. It starts with a Joe Hahn viola-infused keyboard sample, then gives way to some hard-hitting Bourdon drumming, gritty guitar and bass work from Brad Delson and Phoenix Farrell and is offset with some of Shinoda's best rhymes and Bennington's supreme screams. It's no wonder the track has become a live favorite over the years. Listen to 'Lying From You' ? ? 5 'Given Up' From: 'Minutes to Midnight' (2007) ? ? Linkin Park delivered one of their hardest songs to date with 'Given Up' off the 'Minutes to Midnight' album. Guitarist Brad Delson shines on this track, not only for the infectious guitar lick that drives the song, but also for the keys jingling at the start of the cut. It's also notable for Bennington's excessive 17-second scream before the final chorus that drives home the alienation laid out in the lyrics. Listen to 'Given Up' ? ? 4 'Faint' From: 'Meteora' (2003) ? ? LInkin Park's early sampling along with a sped up guitar track from Delson and some dexterous drumming from Bourdon make 'Faint' one of the band's more distinguishable songs. Though the title is never uttered in the track, the song itself is about making sure that you're never so faint that your opinion isn't heard. As Bennington belts, " I can't feel the way I did before / Don't turn your back on me / I won't be ignored ." Listen to 'Faint' ? ? 3 'One Step Closer' From: 'Hybrid Theory' ? ? Need to blow off some steam? 'One Step Closer' is the track for you. Linkin Park's ode to frustration ended up being the song that broke them to a mass audience. As a calling card, you could do a lot worse that Bennington's in-your-face declaration, "Shut up when I'm talking to you." As for the question of who was about to make Bennington break, the vocalist revealed in a 2011 with Kerrang that some of the lyrics were inspired by producer Don Gilmore who had repeatedly asked the band to rework the song. Listen to 'One Step Closer' ? ? 2 'Numb' From: 'Meteora' (2003) ? ? 'Numb' is definitely one of Linkin Park's more powerful songs, speaking heavily about trying to live up to someone else's expectations. Bennington cuts right to the heart of the matter, singing, " Don't know what you're expecting of me / Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes / Every step that I take is another mistake to you ." Blending equal parts melody and aggression, 'Numb' has become one of the band's most beloved tracks. Listen to 'Numb' ? ? 1 'In the End' From: 'Hybrid Theory' (2000) ? ? Though 'One Step Closer' was the song that broke Linkin Park, 'In the End' was the track that made sure that fans were around to stay. The song's perfect blend of melancholy melody and angst-driven aggression showed the range of what the band could do. While Bennington may say in the track that he tried so hard, but in the end nothing really mattered, Linkin Park fans might disagree. The craftsmanship put on this cut made it a solid choice for the top of the 10 Best Linkin Park Songs list. Listen to 'In the End' ? ? What Are Linkin Park's Best Songs? We're well aware there are still a lot of great Linkin Park songs that didn't make the cut and here's your chance to make your argument to replace one on our list with another. Should chart-toppers like 'Somewhere I Belong,' 'What I've Done,' 'The Catalyst' or 'Burn It Down' be there? How about favorites like 'Papercut,' 'Leave Out All the Rest,' 'Shadow of the Day' or 'Lost in the Echo'? Let us know your thoughts on this list in the comments section below.
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Presented the project for the reconstruction of the suq, the Omayyad mosque and the minaret
The project to reconstruct the monuments destroyed in 2013 during the conflict in Aleppo, Syria was presented in Palermo. Radwan Khawatmi, member of the board of directors of the Aga Khan Islamic Museum in Toronto, Canada, showed the videos shot in the Syrian city. And, in preview, the complete mapping of the interventions to be carried out in order to make Aleppo reborn. There was a video message of peace by the Great Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad Badreddin Hassun, the highest Sunni religious authority in Syria.
70 percent of Aleppo's old town is now completely destroyed: it will take years to rebuild it. There were about 400 thousand inhabitants there. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture has "scanned" the entire city for nine months making the first complete mapping of the state of neighborhoods, streets and buildings. Experts at work, high technology, use of drones and 3D reproductions. The result was a complete and updated X-ray, the first ever, of Aleppo's real situation and the damage the war caused. 400 study tables were created with the necessary interventions to bring the city back to its ancient beauty protected by UNESCO, with particular attention to the neighborhoods and buildings around the ancient Citadel. A long work that will cost a very high sum. For all of Syria, the estimated cost of reconstruction is $ 470 billion; and soon an international "fund" will be launched, to which many Italian entrepreneurs and patrons have already promised to join. Only to recover the ancient minaret of the 1100, Unesco heritage, the estimated sum is 25 million dollars while it will take between 8 and 12 million for the Umayyad mosque. It will be directly the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to take care of the reconstruction of the 21 km suq that with its 500 shops was the soul of the city. The restoration work (between 12 and 17 million dollars) has already started and will be completed in November, with the help of the Aleppo merchants who are anxiously waiting to go back to the shops. At work Italian engineers and local workers who are learning Italian restoration and conservation techniques.
In 2013 the Omayyad mosque, which dates back to the 13th century Mamluk period, was completely destroyed; that the Seljuk minaret, which dates back to 1090. The mosque is in the heart of the ancient city and Muslims believe that inside it is the tomb of the prophet Zakariyā'. The images show the vast mosque (the court with the famous two-colored stones that could hold up to 8,000 people) devastated, and both the columned arcade and the two fountains for ritual ablutions were destroyed.
The project, funded entirely by Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Aga Khan network agency created to revitalize, restore and revitalize developing countries, mainly engaged in Africa and Asia, was presented in absolute preview in Palermo, the Italian capital of culture 2018, from Radwan Khawatmi, member of the board of Director of the Aga Khan Islamic Museum in Toronto, Canada, alongside Mayor Leoluca Orlando and the Councilor for Culture Andrea Cusumano. "The Mediterranean is a cultural ocean that laps different countries – say the mayor and the councilor – to host this presentation, today, is the sign of the centrality of Palermo within this complex system in which today we talk and we support "vicissitudes. A message of peace that was raised by Gro Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad Badreddin Hassun, the highest Sunni religious authority in Syria, who wanted to send a video contribution.
"In the distant 965 it was the Muslim governors who moved the capital of Sicily to Palermo – says Radwan Khawatmi, a board member of the Aga Khan Islamic Museum in Toronto – This city represents sigh, hope, love and faith for the Islamic world: at that time, there were 40 mosques in Mecca; in Baghdad, 51; in Damascus, 79 and in Palermo, in 982, there were as many as 300. For this reason, today, we present here our project of return to life, stone by stone".
A scholarship for those who graduate with a thesis in international subjects. The assembly of the Palermo Consuls
A biography of Nick La Rocca
Start relations between Ghana and Sicily
Maredolce won a prize
Manifesta 12 presented to the City
Eletto il presidente della Consulta delle Culture
"I love Europe" a book written with head and heart
Palermo sarà gemellata con Betlemme
Emma Dante's award in Edinburgh
Carta di Palermo, Appello di Leoluca Orlando alla comunità internazionale
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Midnight in Chinatown
For Charles
We forsook the hotel
late though it was
for the busy streets sloping
up and down
under bright signs
of unknown figures.
Stores lined with vibrant
merchandise were yet open,
casting light and voices
onto our path. Together
we ambled
these lively ways, two
unknown figures ourselves,
seeking the world.
Parisian Anecdote
For Stephanie
In the gentle rain that night,
the city shone. Even down on the pavement,
the puddles glimmered
with impressionistic light. Together
we ventured through this dream,
from awning to awning. We
found the antique grate
of A La Petit Chaise,
first established in the daring days
of the seventeenth century,
and inside, amid ample cheer,
we were ushered upstairs,
where the windows framed
tableaus of streetlights and artful angles.
We were seated next to Parisian
reflections of ourselves,
and from beneath the immaculate curtain
of their table's linen, a Jack Russel terrier
peeked up, sensing, perhaps,
a familiar affection. "Jacques,"
said the man, and the dog received
a few happy fragments. I told the couple
that we too had a Jack, ours named Jack,
and before they returned
to the luminous night,
the man placed Jacques
in your lap. You laughed
and petted the little dog,
and we exchanged with the Parisians
smiles, these being more eloquent
than our words.
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**WARNING: Video contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.
CHICAGO — The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released footage of a Chicago police officer shooting an unarmed teen with autism 14 months after the shooting happened.
COPA posted videos of the Aug. 13, 2017 shooting of 19-year-old Ricky Hayes on its website Tuesday. Hayes was 18 at the time of the shooting and survived. He was struck by bullets twice.
According to the lawsuit filed in federal court, Hayes was whistling and singing in the streets near the 1000 block of South Wood Street on the South Side. He had been known to break out of his caretaker's home in the past. Hayes was a ward of the state. As soon as he escaped the home he was assigned to at 1:25 a.m. that day, police were called and a missing person's report was filled out. Roughly three hours later, Officer Khalil Muhammad tracked down Hayes on his own.
Muhammed kept his job after shooting Hayes, but according to the federal lawsuit, has reportedly been stripped of his police powers.
This is part of what was heard on the 911 call shortly after the off-duty cop fired at the teen:
911 dispatcher: Morgan Park High School, what happened?
Officer Khalil Muhammad: "(inaudible) He's about to pull a gun on me. He walked up to the car and I had to shoot."
In the video, Hayes is seen running into view on the right side of the screen. He stops abruptly then turns to face the oncoming pick-up truck with hands at his side. The approaching headlights seen in the video, is Muhammed in pursuit who said he "observed someone behaving suspiciously."
On the surveillance tape, no conversation is recorded, but when Hayes begins to walk toward the truck, two clear shots ring out. Hayes then runs off screen. Muhammed then gets out of his vehicle to chase the teen on foot.
In an extended version of the 911 call, the shooting victim can be heard groaning in the background after being shot. This is heard as the officer orders Hayes face down on the ground until an ambulance arrived.
The day after the shooting, Chicago police Supt. Eddie Johnson suggested that Hayes was unresponsive and elusive and that somehow, the incident "escalated," prompting the officer to discharge his service weapon.
COPA said the delay in the release of the video was the direct result of the strict prohibitions of the Juvenile Court Act and the research necessary to ensure that release did not otherwise violate state law. Hayes was considered a minor because of his mental disabilities.
The release of video of Hayes' shooting was brought to light by Jamie Kalven, the independent journalist who was instrumental in getting video released of the Laquan McDonald shooting. McDonald was fatally shot 16 times by Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke on Oct. 20, 2014. Video was released 13 months after the shooting.
Van Dyke is in jail awaiting sentencing after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm on Oct. 5. His next court date is Oct. 31.


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Special Needs
Remember to plan for the special needs of infants, the elderly and persons with disabilities when preparing your kit.
For BabyInclude the following items for a baby:
- Bottles
- Diapers
- Diaper rash ointment
- Formula
- Medications
- Moist towelettes
- Powdered milk
For Adults, Seniors and/or People with DisabilitiesInclude the following items for adults, seniors, or people with disabilities:
- Plan how you will evacuate or signal for help.
- Contact your city or county government's emergency information management office. Many local offices keep lists of people with disabilities so they can be located quickly in a sudden emergency.
- Create a support network to help in an emergency and give one member of your support network a key to your house or apartment.
- Plan emergency procedures with home health care agencies or workers.
- If you are dependent on dialysis or other life sustaining treatment, know the location and availability of more than one facility.
Important ItemsGather the following important items:
- Copies of medical insurance and Medicare cards
- Denture needs
- Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses and supplies
- Extra wheelchair batteries or other special equipment
- Hearing aid batteries
- List of your doctors and emergency contacts, relatives, or friends who should be notified if you are hurt.
- The style and serial numbers of medical devices such as pacemakers.
- Label equipment like wheelchairs, canes or walkers.
- Know the size and weight of your wheelchair, in addition to whether or not it is collapsible, in case it has to be transported.
- Prescription medication - List all prescription medications, including dosage, in your supply kit. Include any allergies.
- Ask your doctor about storing prescription medications such as heart and high blood pressure medication, insulin and other prescription drugs.
- Teach others how to operate necessary equipment and tell others where you keep your emergency supplies.
- Wear medical alert tags or bracelets to help identify your disability.


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|I also added a cute little "K" to the plaque... I may get more charms to switch out with my moods. :-) The lobster-claw clasps on the ends of the chains attach to either side of the plaque. Easy-as-pie!
|Here are my eight (as of typing... I'm sure I'll add to my collection OFTEN!) chains...
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|My signature color!
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|The red and pink bracelets have these heart-shaped lobster clasps... aren't they CUTE!?
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Travelers Get Lousy Airline Advice
Okay, readers will have to take my word that I do indeed feel sympathy toward those of you with white knuckles. The ill-at-ease flier in 34B does nothing to enhance the merriment or livelihood of the crew, and in many ways it injures our pride to know we can usually do little to ameliorate your irrational fears of crashing. After evaluating dozens of emails in which readers worry over bizarre calamities the likes of randomly snapping wings and spontaneous plunges to watery doom, the best I can do is throw out the usual flying-versus-driving comparisons and other statistical encouragement: At major airports alone, across America and around the world, airplanes come and go at a rate approaching 100 per hour. This happens every day, every week, every month, every year. Of these, the number of flights that fail in their attempt to successfully defy gravity can be totaled in very short shrift.
If my explanations, which tend to be the stuff of numbers, statistics, and hard facts, fail to provide comfort, then you'll need to seek it elsewhere. I am not qualified to dissect irrationality or wavering, ambiguous fears of undefined situations ("I feel the plane is going to fall from the sky."). Despite your wishes, I cannot pretend to be a psychologist, nor, to at least one reader's disappointment, am I able to recommend nerve-calming sedatives.
Also, many travelers are getting lousy advice. I'm losing count of how many letters begin, "My friend says…, or, "A colleague once told me….," or, worst of all, "I saw on the Internet…," inevitably finishing up with such boldly ludicrous assertions as "So what's the point? If we crash, we're all going to die anyway." Who are these people, spies from Amtrak? Or are some of you loath to admit your own superstitions? There are many stories making the rounds, both electronic and otherwise, that are the aviation equivalent of "urban myth," some of them tantalizingly believable. I realize the airlines — and now, what's this, intoxicated pilots? — are losing more and more respect among fliers every day, and I anticipate a level of cynicism. But please check with me before perpetuating nonsense.
In my original discussion of pressurization, I misleadingly wrote, "Normal cabin pressure aboard a plane is actually a little higher than sea level." What I meant is that the altitude of the cabin is a little higher. I was trying to simplify the idea of a pressurized cabin not quite replicating the exact conditions of the ground. At 35,000 feet, the cabin altitude (not the same as the altitude outside) will read 5,000 feet or so, roughly that of Denver. This changes as the plane climbs or descends, and at touchdown the cabin altitude will equal that outside.
Also, a few readers rebuffed some of my answers by throwing military planes into the mix, negating this or that first or biggest plane. I assumed it was understood we were discussing civil aviation only. If such a point was missed previously, allow me to assert it, as the flight attendants love to say, at this time. Also culled from any future discussion are piston-powered, single-pilot aircraft. Following my statement that a passenger had never taken the controls after crew incapacitation, three readers were eager to debunk me by bringing up the case of the student pilot who recently landed a Cessna 402 operated by Cape Air. I was familiar with this, but had excused this category of airplane from the discussion of things "airliner."
This Q&A is part of a collection that originally appeared on Salon.com. Patrick Smith, 38, is an erstwhile airline pilot, retired punk rocker and air travel columnist. His book, Ask the Pilot (Riverhead) was voted "Best Travel Book of 2004" by Amazon.com. Patrick has traveled to more than 55 countries and always asks for a window seat. He lives near Boston.


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SIX. Sweater Weather Mug
SEVEN. Leaves are Falling & My Coffee is Calling Mug
EIGHT. It's Halloween Witches! Mug
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Student: I feel I have to defend myself against (you and) the rest of the class
Allen Ginsberg: Do you have a "self" to defend? – okay, if you insist on having a "self"
Student: Well you said (my comparison with set theory wasn't so helpful) but why I said that was, that if the members don't interact, then that means that, just like in a sentence, that means there's no articulation, (group consciousness) is not being put into form
Ted Berrigan: If you take a group.. you have to..
Student: It's not articulation until the words interact, right?
Ted Berrigan: The articulation (in Anne Waldman's "Fast Speaking Woman") is in the dance of vowels and syllables, much more there than in "Pressure", where everything there snaps. In this poem, everything sings (and when you see it performed, for example, you understand that very clearly because it comes off her so smoothly). The interaction is in the music so much more in "Fast Speaking Woman" than in "Pressure", which has a great breathless quality
Allen Ginsberg: Well, then, her next move was "Musical Garden", where she complicated the line, interestingly – "Can't give you up, speech, can't stop/ clamoring" – So then (she) began to augment the line, because she couoldn't repeat the poem, or the same attack on the poem, one poem after another, with the same simple lines, so then she began expanding the musical possibilities and the ideation and image possibilities within the sweetheart, my tender/ chocolate big-lipped love/ Can't give up all dear ones, your bright/ ears and delicate smiles" – So you see how she began developing that. Actually, it's sort of like a primary course in the list poem, going from one poem to another to another of hers and seeing how she's developed it, and finally, in the last [1976 -most recent] poem, "Shaman" ["Shaman Hisses"], there's very complicated lines, involving description, with different actions, long, very long sometimes. Sometimes a short single-word line, but, most of the time, it's a line describing a whole action – "Shaman, your mother's calling you on the telephone"
The reason I brought this up was (is), if you have a litany, or a list poem, or if you want to try one like that, if you're developing one, or if you're revising one, or working on one, just to bear in mind that (a) single-word list poem has been done, a double-word list poem has been done. You've got to have something interesting in each line. Anne has developed it in this way. (Christopher) Smart started with a much more pedestrian line, you might say, (a) more everyday line. A major element in it all, however, is the ear for the line, keeping the line of such an elastic spoken quality that the whole thing hangs together as one tripping breath, or one vowel-ic breath (but there you'd have to pay attention to sound, you'd have to pay attention to having the imagery colorful enough enough to fill out a line).
And I'll end there, because it's eight twenty-five.
Student: I made the list into a narrative.
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Student: I made the list into a narrative.
AG: Yes. You can (do) do that.
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Kanye West's new album, The Life of Pablo, released Feb. 14, was dowloaded over half a million times over the weekend, according to an estimate reported by TorrentFreak on Tuesday.
In a surprise move, West released his album exclusively on Tidal and his personal website. This limited availability angered many fans who refused to sign up for an expensive monthly subscription. Over a half million people have downloaded a pirated copy of The Life of Pablo a day after its release, in part fueled by the album's limited availability.
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National Shelter media release — 30 October 2012
On the eve of the National Housing Conference, National Shelter calls on the federal government to develop a National Housing Strategy.
This is based on the release of National Shelter's 2012 housing priorities publication, 'Meeting housing challenges', today at the National Shelter Council Meeting.
Chairperson of National Shelter, Adrian Pisarski, says the publication showcases just how overdue a housing strategy is.
'More than one in 10 Australian households will experience housing stress this year, and yet the last national housing strategy was developed in 1991', Mr Pisarski said.
'In the last 21 years significant changes have occurred in the Australian housing market, including changes in government policy, structural changes in the economy and the introduction of the GST.'
Key recommendations from the 2012 National Shelter policy priorities include :
- The Australian government increase the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) by 30%
- The Australian government commit to an ongoing program of 50,000 NRAS incentives doubling to 100,000 after 2016
- The Australian state and territory governments commit to the delivery of an extra 200,000 social and affordable rental dwellings by 2021.
- The Australian, state and territory governments commit to the continuation of the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness beyond 2013
- The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) embed the National Affordable Housing Agreement as a permanent part of its decision-making, and expand it to include all forms of housing assistance.
National Shelter encourages all sides of politics to agree to address Australia's housing challenges through the continued investment in affordable housing programs such as the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) and a growth fund for social housing.
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If you spot a spider in your home, it might be your first instinct to call the first pest control company you find on Google. But if you want to be satisfied with the results of the treatment and your ongoing relationship with the company, you should take your time to find the right company. Over two or three days, you should talk to friends and family about their experiences and do your homework instead of hastily inviting a company to spray unknown and potentially harmful chemicals in your home.
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Because how are you supposed to know which pest control company uses the least harmful chemicals with the best results unless you are knowledgeable about the techniques they use? One resource you can count on for reliable, accurate information is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make sure that neither your family nor the environment will be harmed in the process of eliminating pests.
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One of the most crucial steps you need to take during your two or three day research period is interviewing several pest control companies in your area. Ask what chemicals the technicians use, if technicians are required to undergo background checks and licensing, if the company is insured, if the company guarantees its work, and if the company is willing to give you a list of references. Additionally, you can call your State Pesticide Regulatory agency to get an objective opinion on the pest control companies in your area.
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If possible, ask any potential pest control service if you can do a trial run prior to signing a contract with them. This will allow you to see firsthand the professionalism and knowledgeability of the technicians, the actual cost of the service, and the effectiveness of the treatments. If a company does not allow you to do a trial run, you should not immediately write them off. As long as they have a solid track record (and preferably a recommendation from someone you know), you can probably feel comfortable signing a year-long contract.


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When is the administrative office open?
Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST
Main Office Phone Number: 252-747-3764
Main Office Fax Numer: 252-747-8308
What are the service times?
Sundays at 8:30am and 10:15 a.m. (Main Location: 106 Hull Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580)
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (Main Location: 106 Hull Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580)
Water Baptisms: Every other month on the first Wednesday during the 6:30 p.m. service
Infant Dedications: Every month on the third Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. service
Holy Communion: Observed every Sunday and first Wednesday during worship services
Does New Life Church have Children and Teen Ministries?
Yes. LIFEkidz children's ministry is offered for infants through 5th Graders. They meet during all Sunday and Wednesday services with the exception of 5th Sunday, which is Family Day. For more info click here.
The Big House Teen Ministry is for young adults grades 6th through 12th. They meet during all Sunday and Wednesday services with the exception of 5th Sunday, which is Family Day. For more info click here
How can I find out more about the different ministries offered at New Life Church? Who do I contact in case I go to the hospital, or if there is a death in my family? Who can I contact for counseling services?
Please email us here to let us know what type of services you need and someone will be in contact with you.
Who can I contact about requesting a wedding ceremony at the church? How do I become a member at New Life Church? What is New Life Church non-solicitation policy?
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I consider myself a traditional bow hunter. I love my longbow; I don't use sights; I hunt from the ground; and generally I conduct myself within the spirit of the sport.
But I part ways with tradition when it comes to arrows. I use carbon shafts.
|One reason the author will stray from "traditional" is that carbon arrows are less affected by environmental conditions.
For many traditionalists, this is akin to heresy. Wooden arrows worked for those early bowhunters; they should be good enough for us, I'm told.
That's true. A well-made set of wooden arrows are as good as anything else that you can shoot from a longbow or recurve, better if you consider individuality and beauty.
I appreciate wooden arrows as well as the next guy and acknowledge their advantages — they're surprisingly tough, they're heavy, which promotes penetration, and are easy on the eye when assembled by one of the many craftsmen out there.
But here are my problems: They're not accessible enough; they shoot slower than carbon; and they are affected by environmental conditions.
The first part is straightforward. If I want a carbon arrow that matches my bow, I can find them and get them that day. If I want a quailty set of wooden arrows, I have to make my own or order from a custom arrow maker and wait a couple of weeks. Either way, I have to take it on faith that I ordered the right spine and got a well-matched set.
If I lived closer to a good arrow maker or had the time to perfect the craft, I'd go the wood route. But, like many, this isn't my situation right now.
The speed issue is interesting because we're talking about traditional bows.
Regardless, I feel an archer should try to maximize the potential of his or her bow. The few extra feet per second I gain from my carbon arrows and fast flight string does make a difference at the range and in the field in terms of flatter trajectory and more consistent accuracy throughout hunting ranges. Taking advantage of this is just being practical.
The other advantage of factory-made arrows over wooden ones is that you can choose from a wider variety of broadheads and screw in points. And while there are plenty of broadheads for wooden arrows, most need to be brought to a razor's edge by the hunter, which is something I'm quite capable of doing, but something I'd rather not, given the choice. Call me lazy, but a broadhead that's shaving sharp straight out of the box appeals to me. Sure, I'll touch it up when it dulls down but I want to start with a scary sharp factory edge. Heck, call me modern, but I even appreciate replaceable blades. Again, I'm just being practical.
The last issue, regarding wooden arrows is most important: They're affected by their environment. Damp conditions, improper storage, age or high and low temperatures can alter their straightness and reliability. And the fact that even the best wooden arrows start with looser tolerances makes this even more of a concern for me.
Carbon arrows, on the other hand, are produced with tight tolerances and never affected by any of these things. They're either as straight as they were when they were produced or broken. Aluminum arrows, by the way, have much of the same advantages as carbon, other than this. They can be imperceptibly bent and the only way you'll know it is by the way the arrow shoots.
So have I forsaken my traditional stance with arrows? Purists might say so. But I'd argue that any of those old bowhunting icons would have done the same. After all, they knew that the arrow is the most important part of the archery equation. And they went to great lengths to get matched sets of consistently-spined arrows.
I'm all for tradition but sometimes, you just have to keep up with the times.
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The Dallas Margarita Society, Inc., (d.b.a. Dallas Children's Charities) was formed in 1977 when a small group of business acquaintances decided to host a holiday party for associates and friends, and asked their guests to bring Christmas gifts for less fortunate children. DMS/DCC is a non-profit charitable organization whose goals are twofold. The first is to provide disadvantaged Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex children with gifts at Christmas time and the second is to help those community organizations that work directly with underprivileged children throughout the year. Its annual Dallas Margarita Ball has grown over the years and is now believed to be the largest annual invitation only charity black tie gala in the world, with over 11,000 guests, providing gifts for more than 7,000 disadvantaged children each year. Since 1977, DMS/DCC and its volunteers have contributed over one million hours of community service and more than 155,000 toys and gifts valued at m ore than $3,500,000. In 2008 alone, over $654,150 in toys and cash was donated to "at risk" youth in North Texas and the charities and organizations which work with them on a regular basis.
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North Ponds Park is a Town of Webster park with an enclosed lodge accommodating up to 35 people with kitchen, bathrooms. The park has a lake with fishing as well as walking trails, paved bike trails and handicapped fitness stations.
The park was once open to swimming but closed after a person drowned. It is not advised that one swim in it now as the Town of Webster no longer clears out the plant life in the pond.
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While wandering the great mesas, a hiker encounters a stranger. But is the stranger really what she appears to be?
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Athletic Director Dr. Larry Papenfuss, President Dr. Pamela Jolicoeur and Provost Dr. Mark Krejci break ground to signal the start of the "Update the Jake" project.
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MOORHEAD, Minn. (5/05/10)--- Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new "Update the Jake" outdoor facilities project on May 5. The ceremony was held on the football field of Jake Christiansen Stadium. The event was the kickoff for the first phase of the $5 million project to update the Jake Christiansen Athletic Complex.
Concordia President Pamela Jolicoeur, Provost Mark Krejci, Athletic Director Larry Papenfuss as well as head football coach Terry Horan and baseball coach Bucky Burgau were on hand to dig the first shovels of dirt for the FieldTurf portion of the project.
The first phase will include replacing the natural grass on the football field with FieldTurf. In addition, the entire baseball infield will also be replaced with FieldTurf. A new electronic wireless timing system will be installed and used at all track and field competitions held at the stadium. The first phase will feature paved parking spots at the Jake Christiansen Athletic Complex.
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Lead teams and individuals to design biblically focused ministries to enrich the lives of young people within the church and the broader community
Recruit, train, supervise, and support all volunteer and paid staff in Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Qualifications for this position include strong relational and organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the desire and ability to plan for the future of family ministry through visioning, innovation, and enrollment progression. Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) and related experience with youth. Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be sent to Elaine Pendergrass (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Five Reasons Why the Channel Is Turning To AI-Powered Observability
By Bharat Bedi, SolarWinds, Head of Sales, APJ
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already changed the way consumers interact with technology and the way businesses think about big challenges like digital transformation.
In fact, GlobalData research shows that approximately 50 per cent of IT buyers have already prioritised the adoption of AI technologies, and that number is expected to jump to more than 67 per cent over the next two years.
However, there is a growing realisation that good AI is hard to come by and such decisions AI makes, may only appear to be correct, when in reality they harbour unseen biases, based on incorrect or incomplete data.
Many facets of AI such as deep learning (DL) algorithms are in essence a black box, unable to reveal how and why a given decision has been made.
Over the last two weeks, IBM and Google, both took an important next step by introducing tools, capable of building trust and transparency into AI itself. Both offer highly divergent approaches yet neither solves the problem in its entirety.
Google's new tool, named What-If Tool, allows users to analyse a machine learning (ML) model directly, without any programming. Intended for use long before an AI solution is put into operation, this tool allows users to readily visualise how the outcome of a given ML model will change, according to any number of "what if" scenarios surrounding the model itself or its underlying dataset.
Conversely, IBM has taken an operational approach to the problem with its new trust and transparency capabilities for AI on IBM Cloud.
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Despite each solution not being enough to solve the overall problem, what these two highly divergent solutions point to, is the necessity of a multi-pronged approach to building trust in AI; first in the underlying data, next in the model and algorithms, and finally, in the final solution running in the wild.
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5 simple tips to increase store sales
February 20, 2015
Some quick and easy changes that will increase store sales
I recently signed up for an HGTV/diy online newsletter titled "Weekend Projects." It's really more of a fantasy than reality. I just can't seem to find the time at home, but they always have some great ideas. It got me thinking about some quick and easy projects you could do at your shop to increase store sales. Perhaps you'll be better at finding the time than I am.
An enticing checkout
Take a good look at your Point of Sale (POS) area. Do you offer smaller, impulse items for sale? This is the fastest way to increase store sales. Whether you're offering jewelry and accessories at a clothing store, wood cleaning products at a furniture store or small toys at a children's shop, make sure you take advantage of this captive audience. Change it up so regular shoppers are always surprised.
Eye level means important
When a store wants to sell its most important items quickly, they are always placed at eye level. Whether it's shelving or wall racks, make sure you've placed them at a median height. Apartment Therapy lists the average human eye level as 57″ from the floor.
Never say, "Don't Touch"
With the ever increasing e-commerce market, brick and mortar shops must take full advantage of letting customers experience the merchandise (one thing they can't do online). The woman's clothing store, Von Maur, even went so far as to encourage touching with signs stating, "Please touch the merchandise…you'll love it!" If your clothing racks are stuffed or your furniture is crammed together, there will be less opportunity for shoppers to touch and therefore less sales to be made.
Color me sky blue
Something as simple as buying a gallon of paint and changing a wall color can make a big difference in increasing store sales. Business Insider lists reds, oranges and yellows as colors that draw shoppers into your store. Blues and greens on the inside encourage them to shop more. To attract impulse shoppers, Kissmetrics says use black, red orange or royal blue. To gain shoppers on a budget, paint your bargain wall teal or navy blue. Clothing stores can appeal to traditional shoppers with pink, sky blue and rose.
Oh that sweet sound
Several studies have been done on the effects of sound on the shopping experience. Studies show that slow music makes people shop leisurely and spend more. Loud music hurries them through the store and doesn't affect sales. Classical music will encourage more expensive purchases.
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CSD3 clusters available
The Cambridge University, "Cambridge Service for Data Driven Design" (CSD3) clusters are now available via EPIC. CSD3 consists of two HPC platforms, Peta4 and Wilkes2. Peta4 is an x86 cluster consisting of 24,576 Intel Skylake cores, with 192GB or 384GB of memory per node. The nodes are connected with the Intel Omni-Path HPC interconnect and have Intel Lustre based storage. Wilkes2 is a GPU cluster with 360 NVIDIA P100 GPUs across 90 nodes, all connected by Mellanox EDR Infiniband. Both Peta4 and Wilkes2 are now available via EPIC.