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This is part 3 of Barbara Younger's series of posts about her experience with Endometrial cancer. We are so grateful to Barbara for sharing her story with us. Read more from Barbara on her blog, Friend for the Ride.
My crumpled gown after the D & C.
During our period years, a bit of spotting is usually no big deal.
But when that blob of blood comes in menopause, the panic siren sounds.
I saw my first bit of blood in October, for a day. I panicked, somewhat, but decided to wait for more blood to appear before I went to the doctor (which of course I shouldn't have done and don't you dare do!)
Next occurrence was January.
I knew I couldn't ignore it again.
"All bleeding after menopause is abnormal and cause for concern," website after website warned me. (But only one in eight cases ends up being cancer, the websites also said.)
At my first appointment, the technician conducted a vaginal ultrasound.
"We couldn't see your endometrium," Dr. Fried said afterwards. "It may be so thin that it's just not showing up on the screen, but we need to keep investigating."
A thin endometrium, in menopause, is what the doctor wants to find. Thickening may be an indication of cancer.
Next came the Sonohyseterogram. They shoot a saline solution into the uterine cavity to make the walls more visible. I had a couple of jump-off- the-table moments as the doctor moved the tube with the saline around. He and the technician kept an eye on the ultrasound screen.
"There it is," Dr. Fried said in minutes. "Most likely a fibroid."
Damn, I thought. So much for the thin endometrium.
"The fibroid is probably the cause of the bleeding, but it's obscuring part of the uterine wall," he told me. "I need to biopsy that area because we can't see it, and we need to make sure this is a fibroid, not a polyp."
(Fibroids are rarely cancerous; some polyps morph into cancer.)
Next, came some frustrating months getting me on the right blood pressure medicine, so that I could have anesthesia for a D and C.
(Lesson here: Don't get behind on any aspect of your health. My blood pressure, which was elevated, shot up to crazy numbers at each doctor visit thanks to white coat syndrome.)
(Another lesson: I had only one more minor spotting incident from Feb. to June. I came close to cancelling the D and C. Glad I didn't. Blood is blood, even if it stops.)
Chapel Hill OB/GYN offers an in-office D and C. Since having a D and C this way is cheaper, simpler, and for me, less scary, I opted for in-office over hospital. (My doctor will not do an endometrial biopsy, BTW, without sedation. "We used to do them while women were awake," he explained, "but we came to realize the procedure is just too painful.")
D and C Day finally arrived. I'd never been sedated/put to sleep before.
I blinked and there I was looking at Cliff and the doctor in the recovery room (the same room, above, where we started).
"The fibroid is fine. It can live with you for the next forty years," Dr. Fried said. "The uterine walls looked a little puffy though, and I found and removed a polyp.
Not the news I wanted.
But not, as the doctor then suggested, necessarily bad news.
The procedure was on a Friday. I was to hear in three or four days.
Monday afternoon, a sort of panic set in.
At the same time, I imagined the relief of sending a mass email to friends and family headed "BENIGN."
Tuesday afternoon, the panic grew. But when five-thirty came with no word from the doctor, I figured I wouldn't learn anything until Wednesday. I relaxed, somewhat, for the evening.
Cliff is on a major campaign to rid the lawn of magnolia leaves. I stepped outside to assist with some raking.
At seven-thirty, I came back in to find a message on my phone.
I dialed voice mail.
"Barbara, this is Dr. Fried. I've got your biopsy results, and there is evidence of a very early cancer. I hate leaving you a message this way. I think you're going to be fine, but we need to talk."
Dr. Fried said to call him right back at home if I could and that he would be in the office tomorrow if I didn't reach him that night.
I had cancer.
Dr. Fried is a jokester. He tells stories, turns a clever phrase, and gives his nurse instructions in French.
But in his message and in the much longer phone conversation we had next, his concern was getting me the information I needed.
Shocked, sad, but oddly calm, I was able to take in the compassion in his voice.
I've learned a lot from my cancer experience. One of the happiest, simplest lessons is that kindness and compassion always help.
No matter what.
PS. Some friends have winced when they hear that my doctor delivered my cancer news in a phone message.
No! I appreciated it so much. He'd promised to tell me by phone, none of that "Come into the office to get your results stuff." As he said when we connected minutes later, "I hated to tell you in a message, but I knew if I just said to call me, you'd figure out the news wasn't good."
Yep. This way, he was able to reassure me a bit before I even returned the call. Thanks, doc!


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Today at The Comics Journal, Frank Young goes back to the 1940's to take a look at Elmo in his first article on Cecil Johnson's unusual "enigma" of comics history.
Elmo was an odd fit for the Register and Tribune Syndicate, an Iowa-based concern that trafficked in America's dullest strips. Jane Arden, Jack Armstrong, Ned Brant, Off the Record and other R&T features were popular—Arden was in hundreds of American papers. The syndicate was commercially successful, if artistically bankrupt, before Jensen showed up.
Bubbling over with eccentric characters and dialogue, Elmo also presages the laugh-out-loud novels of Charles Portis. Jensen would've been the perfect artist to illustrate Portis' low-key novels such as The Dog of the South (1979) and Masters of Atlantis (1986), had time and space permitted. Jensen and Portis heed this golden rule: the nuttier the situation, the more deadpan the delivery.
Unlike Portis or Bob & Ray, Jensen's comedic vision is quite dark. Elmo is a strip without one heroic character. Elmo is troubling. He's too cheerful. Perhaps all those years of washing diapers at the orphanage, where he was raised, made something snap in his head. He is civil, polite and obliging, but he doesn't function in a reassuring way. He may occasionally frown, or display anger, but most of the world's good and bad bounces off him. He is a challenging choice for a protagonist.
Today's review comes to you from Martyn Pedler, and it's of one of the more warmly received super-hero revampings of recent vintage: The Immortal Hulk. It's early days, but he's on board for now:
It's a canny take on the required immortality of corporate superheroes, making sense of all the deaths that never stick in ongoing continuity. Continuity that's mostly dismissed here, with Banner's casual narration saying "It was a complex situation. I'll spare you the fine details". The Hulk's status quo suits these kind of shifts. He has transformation in his gamma-infused DNA: man into monster, yeah, but also grey to green, dumb to smart, lone force of destruction to cuddly, collectable superhero. Ewing has fun with the last when one witness refuses to believe the Hulk's all that bad. "Monster? Ol' Jade Jaws? Come on, lady. He's a founding Avenger. He's been in movies."
Over at Tumblr, the exodus of what made Tumblr exciting continues, with Liar Town USA posting their own "see ya later", which includes a mention of their next print publication. One hopes that many of the goodbye posts to come will include that kind of bittersweet conclusion.
Over at Image Comics, they're hosting their own piece of comics history. It's one of those oral history kind of articles, focused on the old Warren Ellis Forum, a place on the web where a whole bunch of people "got their start" as comics internet personalities, and where then able to see that turn into various kinds of careers. Hey!


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Work Your Network: Organized Youth
Young leaders from around the world inspire social and economic change
By Joseph Mathieu
When Ottawa hosts the One Young World Summit (OYW) in September, the entire world will be watching.
Often referred to as the younger sibling of the World Economic Forum, OYW is bringing together some of the brightest young people from 196 nations, who will examine social and economic issues from around the world.
OYW is a London, UK-based charity that wanted to create a platform for young people to confront the troubles of the 21st century. Now in its seventh year, OYW has tackled thorny issues from hunger relief to peace and conflict resolution. The Ottawa event is dedicated to reconciliation, and will feature Canadian Senator Murray Sinclair, who presided over the Truth and Reconciliation Commission—a comprehensive look at the legacy of the Indian residential school system, designed to promote awareness, truth-telling, and healing for Aboriginal people.
OYW delegates are between the ages of 18 and 30. They are entrepreneurs, social activists, founders of global companies, and young parliamentarians who join their first Summit as delegates and leave as ambassadors.
"If you think of any issue in the world today, know that our ambassadors are at the forefront of that crisis," says OYW Canada Director Antoine Pouliot. "They represent a social commitment to solving those issues."
Just over 1,200 young leaders will come away from the Summit as ambassadors for positive change, as Pouliot did in 2011 after attending the sophomore event in Zurich. The Toronto-born, Ottawa-based Pouliot was appointed Canada Director for One Young World last February. The upcoming gathering will be the fourth Summit he attends.
First Nations and Métis elders and young delegates will also be centre-stage in Ottawa to tell their stories as Justice Sinclair, who will serve as a counsellor at the event, presents findings from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
OYW counsellors are senior international activists and trendsetters committed to inspiring the young delegates. Together, elders and youth all represent communities and organizations that promote positive social change. Past counsellors have included Sir Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver, Bill Clinton, and former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan, who will be in Ottawa this fall.
After each Summit, the newly minted ambassadors will work on their own projects or lend the power of the OYW network to existing initiatives. Many ambassadors return to their home organizations and work to create change from within, energizing their workplace with the enthusiasm and ideas generated from the summit.
September's summit will be the culmination of three years of partnership between City Hall and Ottawa Tourism. In 2015, the bid to host in Ottawa beat out other economic heavyweights like Hong Kong and Kobe, Japan.
"The City of Ottawa is honoured to have won the 2016 bid," says Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. "The summit is a great opportunity to hear from young people from around the world, men and women who have done great things."
Mayor Watson remembers the atmosphere at the 2015 summit in Bangkok—thousands of young delegates "gushing with an enthusiasm that was contagious".
"We put on a Canadian performance featuring a First Nations singer and dancer amongst other performers, and the Governor of Bangkok passed me the One Young World host city baton."
The baton is currently on display in the main foyer at Ottawa City Hall, where it will reside until the summit begins on September 28th.
Pouliot says that although OYW brings in experienced VIPs, it's the young leaders themselves who always steal the show.
"It's the delegates who have always kept me coming back," he says. "You meet young people from all over the world who are doing amazing things around their community, and they inspire everyone to do more."
Joseph Mathieu is a freelance writer who covers artistry, invention and entrepreneurial spirit as he explores customs and culture across Canada.


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The only part of her life-changing car ride that 7-year- old Madison "Maddy" Phillips remembers is playing an alphabet game with her 6-year- old friend Tori Gibbs, Tori's brother Ricky, and Tori's grandmother Donna. In the game, the first person to locate and name an item beginning with a given letter wins. Then, the girls' memories are blank. The lives of Maddy and Tori and their mothers—Candice Wells and Stephanie Gibbs—were forever changed that late Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2010.
Maddy and Tori were en route to a soccer Bible camp when their car was struck by an oncoming semi-truck. Although the girls remember nothing of the accident, their mothers "remember it like it was yesterday." Tori's grandmother, the driver, died tragically at the scene; the girls sustained near-fatal injuries; Ricky was in stable condition, suffering from only a concussion, as he was furthest away from the impact.
Newstead Fire Company responded to the scene immediately, and knew right away that they had to contact Mercy Flight. After their timely call for assistance, Mercy Flight was dispatched to the scene, originally thinking they'd airlift only Tori. Her injuries appeared the worst and she was unconscious. But, when a screaming Maddy suddenly went limp, Mercy Flight personnel decided they'd better transport both girls to Women and Children's Hospital right away.
At Children's, Maddy was diagnosed with a rare basal skull fracture that tears brain membranes. Tori suffered an open head injury, multiple facial fractures and lacerations, and was later found to have sustained fractures to her hip, pelvis, and coccyx. After an extended stay at the hospital, Madison's eighth birthday came five days after she was discharged, so her family describes that birthday as a "miracle".
Because the girls' injuries were so severe, they both required continuing medical care. Madison later returned to the hospital, where doctors performed a craniotomy to relieve internal pressure on the brain. As a result of Tori's open head injury, she contracted bacterial meningitis and was confined to a wheelchair for six weeks.
But today, Maddy and Tori are happy to have returned to normal activities, including school, dance, playing outside, and swimming. Their mothers are extremely grateful to Mercy Flight for saving the girls' lives and refer to the first responders as, "Our angels in orange."


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Hello, friends. What's shakin'? Not much around here this weekend. I attempted to write this blog outside but good grief – the humidity! I see it's a balmy 65 degrees in Edinburgh right now. What I wouldn't give!
Today I'd like to show you a beautiful area in the Scottish Highlands that I visited on my last trip. Located on the River Dochart in the pretty village of Killin in Stirlingshire, are the spectacular Falls of Dochart.
The River Dochart both broadens and changes gradient at this location, resulting in a torrent of water that cascades and crashes into the rocks as the river winds its way east toward Loch Tay.
The Bridge of Dochart, first constructed in 1760, crosses over the river as you enter Killin, and from here you can take in the gorgeous view.
Or if you are feeling adventurous and the waters aren't too ferocious, climb down on the rocks for a closer look. Just promise me you will be careful!
An island in the middle of the river, known as Inchbuie, is the burial ground of Clan MacNab, dating back to the 1700s. It is the final earthly home of fifteen individuals, nine of whom were clan chiefs. Surrounded by the sound of the falls, I can't imagine a nicer place to lay a body to rest.
So what are your impressions of the Falls of Dochart? Worth a trek up into the Highlands? Oh, I agree! I do hope you get a chance to see them someday too.
Have a terrific week, friends. See you next time.


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Tonight Alan participated in the 9th Annual K-12 Districtwide Science Showcase at Mayfield High School! He set up his project in the 2nd grade classroom next to De'Onta and near Xavier. He got to demonstrate his experiment for a large group of onlookers that happened to include the district's superintendent.
His favorite part of the night, though, was watching the high schoolers see if they could paddle across the pool in self-made boats during the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Some boats sank, but others — including the Batman boat — did not!


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We ask Trump and Democrat leaders to promote civility and condemn violence.
Previously I issued the challenge, "If you have acts of violence and inciting to violence perpetrated by Republicans and Trump supporters I invite you to present them for our condemnation. We will condemn." So far no one has actually produced proof that Trump has incited people to violence.
Some people have put forth things they claim Trump said to incite violence. In investigating these claims, I don't think they qualify.
One meme has a vicious-looking Donald Trump in the act of screaming and the blurbs around it say,
- A) "Knock the crap out of him, would you? I promise you, I will pay your legal fees."
- B) "I'd like to punch him in the face."
- C) "Maybe he should have been roughed up."
- D) "If you do (hurt him) I'll defend you in court, don't worry about it."
- E) "The audience hit back. That's what we need a little bit more of."
- F) "I don't know if I'll do the fighting myself or if other people will."
- G) "I'll beat the crap out of you."
- H) "Part of the problem is no one wants to hurt each other any more." PLEASE read this one in context! This one is a prime example of the Left deliberately creating fake news—putting a slant on something that simply isn't so.
In the reports below I will reference the line pertaining to which blurb the quotes came from in the meme.
Some evidences of the statements above could be construed as President Trump encouraging violence. Please read them in context below and where video-linked, watch Trump saying them. Contrast Trump saying it with Maxine Waters' tirade urging Dems to "get in their face". IF these of Trump are incitements to violence, I condemn them in no uncertain terms and I ask that others on the Republican Right condemn them. We ask President Trump to apologize for remarks which could be interpreted as inciting violence. But read them and you determine if they warrant an apology. We will leave it to the reader to decide.
Trump's reported remarks include;
- February 2016, during his campaign for president, Trump told a crowd in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, "Security has told me that some in the crowd have tomatoes they may throw at me. So if you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them, would you? Seriously. Okay? Just knock the hell … I promise you, I will pay for the legal fees. I promise. I promise." This corresponds to items A) and D) in the meme. The Democrats report this as inciting violence. The Republicans defend it as asking supporters to defend their candidate from violent acts by the Left radical protestors. IF the protestors act to commit violence against a Presidential candidate, that, folks, is a felony. So if a rally attendee did see someone starting to throw something at their candidate, they would be justified in preventing that act of violence in any way they could. "But it's only a tomato." Well, it could have a rock inside it. Or it may just look like a tomato but is something more harmful. A porcelain tomato?
- November 2015. At a rally in Alabama, Trump said about a protester, "Get him the hell out of here, will you, please? Get him out of here. Throw him out!" The following day Trump responded to a question about allegations that the protester had been "roughed up." The protester, Trump said, had been "so obnoxious and so loud … maybe he should have been roughed up. Maybe he should have been roughed up. Because it was totally disgusting what he was doing." This corresponds to item C) in the meme. Note he was not roughed up, but in typical Trump fashion, Trump retorted, "Maybe he should have been roughed up."
- March 2016. At an event in Palm Beach, Fla., Trump referred to a past incident with protesters. "We have had a couple that were really violent, and the particular one when I said I'd like to bang him, that was a very — he was a guy who was swinging, very loud and then started swinging at the audience and the audience swung back, and I thought it was very, very appropriate. He was swinging, he was hitting people, and the audience hit back, and that's what we need a little bit more of." This explains why Trump appeals to some; because we aren't going to be bullied by a thug. We aren't going to cower with our tails between our legs, like a timid puppy. This corresponds to item E) in the meme.
- March 2016. At a rally in Kansas City, talking about someone who had rushed the stage, Trump said, "I don't know if I would have done well, but I would have been out there fighting, folks. I don't know if I'd have done well, but I would've been — boom, boom, boom. I'll beat the crap out of you." This corresponds to items F) and G) in the meme. Trump talking at that time about a violent man who had just rushed the stage. https://mashable.com/2016/03/12/trump-rally-incite-violence/#yraprKMsTiq0
- "Honestly, here's a guy throwing punches, nasty as hell screaming at everything else when we're talking and he's walking out and we're not allowed to, you know, the guards are very gentle with him and he's walking out like big high-fives, smiling, waving his arms, laughing, I'd like to punch him in the face. I'll tell ya." This corresponds to item B) in the meme. Again, one reason his followers like Trump is that he will fight back against violent attacks. https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/23/politics/donald-trump-nevada-rally-punch/index.html
- Other accusations have been put forth against Trump, such as Trump saying "the problem is no one wants to hurt each other anymore." Implying that he wanted to hurt someone. This corresponds to item H) in the meme. I researched to the bottom of it and found the following, which I transcripted from the video; During a St. Louis, MO rally, several protestors periodically stood with a sign and started yelling. Security quickly moved in and removed them. But there was one after another. Long pauses while they removed people, peacefully. Finally Trump had had enough. He said, as another who was screaming obscenities, was removed, "Get out of here. Get 'em out! Troublemaker. Get 'em out of here. We're tired of the garbage. Get 'em out of here. Get 'em out. [as additional protestors stood and shouted, trying to overwhelm security with sheer numbers] Terrible. Terrible. Go home and get a job. Go home. Get a job. Get a job! Nobody's being hurt, press, nobody's being hurt. [to the press corps so the press didn't incorrectly report it] Very rude. These are not the people that made our country great. But we're going to make it great again, but these are not the people. These are the people that are destroying our country. [then speaking about another protestor who arose and started shouting obscenities] Just a single. He's a single. Yeah, get em out. Get em out. Honestly! Can I be honest with you? It adds to the flavor. It really does. Makes it more exciting. I mean, isn't this better than listening to a long boring speech? [waiting for security to remove protestor after protestor] Part of the problem, and part of the reason it takes so long to get protestors out of here is that nobody wants to hurt each other anymore, right? And they're being politically correct the way they take them out so it takes them a little bit longer and honestly, protestors realize it. They realize that there are no consequences for protesting anymore. There used to be consequences. There are none anymore. Thank you. Boy that was quick. He got out pretty quick. Big mouth." https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1273381/Nobody-wants-hurt-anymore-Trump-protesters.html
- When a Trump rally was cancelled in Chicago, based on Chicago police saying they couldn't guarantee safety of attendees, the radical left celebrated by some dancing in the streets. "I don't have regrets," Trump said. [about cancelling the rally] "These were very, very bad protesters. These were bad dudes. They were rough, tough guys." Trump didn't want anyone hurt. https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/11/politics/donald-trump-chicago-protests/index.html
Regarding the above allegations of Trump inciting violence, Lee Rowland, a senior staff attorney with the free-speech group ACLU wrote concerning a lawsuit stemming from a Trump rally in Louisville. Rowland said, "Incitement charges have been used to jail anti-war protesters, labor picketers, Communists, and civil rights activists. Over time, the Supreme Court learned from these mistakes and adopted a very speech-protective test to determine when incitement has taken place … It's a high bar for a reason, and Trump's conduct at the rally didn't meet it."
Donald Trump: "I certainly don't incite violence and … I don't condone violence".
I'll leave it to the reader to determine if the above are warranted accusations against Trump for "inciting violence". If you think they are, please call the White House and demand an apology. I, Jonesy, don't believe he is inciting violence with the above statements.
So far no one has come forth and presented documented evidence of a conservative Republican on the Right committing violence as a direct result of being incited to violence by Republican leaders. In contrast just in October there were more than 48 such incidents of violence or inciting violence against Republicans by Democrat leaders. https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2018/07/05/rap-sheet-acts-of-media-approved-violence-and-harassment-against-trump-supporters/ Many in the media condone and encourage these acts of violence. Some Republicans, including women, have been run out of restaurants and other places by Democrat Left radicals as a result of Democrat leaders deliberately inciting violence with their rhetoric, "get in their faces". We leave it to the reader to determine if such statements are actually inciting violence, in contrast to Trump's statements.
Statements such as;
- Democrat leader Representative Maxine Waters saying, "If you think we're rallying now, you ain't seen nothing yet. You have members of your cabinet being booed out of restaurants. You have protesters taking up at their house. We say no peace, no sleep. No peace, no sleep. And guess what? We're going to win this battle. If you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out, and you create a crowd, and you push back on them, and you tell them they're not welcome anymore, anywhere." https://www.politicususa.com/2018/06/24/maxine-waters-confront-trump-officials.html
- Democrat leader Former First Lady, Former Senator, Former Presidential Candidate, and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton saying, "You cannot be civil with a political party that wants to destroy what you stand for, what you care about. That's why I believe, if we are fortunate enough to win back the House and or the Senate, that's when civility can start again." https://www.rt.com/usa/440816-hillary-clinton-civility-democrats/
- Democrat Senator Cory Booker saying "Get up in the face" of opponents. Kelly Paul, the wife of Senator Rand Paul, on Wednesday charged New Jersey Senator Cory Booker for inciting violence against her and her family after an attack by liberal protestors in an airport. Paul said Booker's vitriolic rhetoric is responsible for acts of aggression and violence against Republican senators. Booker in July suggested upset Americans should "Get up in the face" of their opponents. http://shorenewsnetwork.com/news/politics/cory-booker-charged-for-inciting-violence-against-fellow-senators/
- Democrat and former Attorney General Eric Holder saying "When they go low, we kick 'em. This is what this new Democratic Party is about." He clarified it the next day by saying, "When I say we kick them, I don't mean we do anything inappropriate, we don't do anything illegal." We applaud him for that clarification. Now, Holder, please tell that message loud and clear to Democrats. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/10/11/eric_holder_when_they_go_low_we_kick_them.html
The above authored and compiled by Maury Jones, AKA Jonesy, firstname.lastname@example.com


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I like to cross things off my to-do list.
Notice I say my to-do list, because yes, the list normally is all about me.
This list often includes: clean the kitchen, send emails, call friends, and organize playroom. You know, things that make me feel productive, accomplished, in touch, and organized. You know, things that make me happy and calm.
This list does not often include anything about my boys, per say. It does not often include: play board games with my boys, go to the park, paint pictures, or do science experiments. Sure sometimes the list has actions that have to do with my boys like: call pediatrician for well visit, make dentist appointment for boys, arrange playdates, or buy birthday present for a party. But hardly ever does my list have any direct actions about enjoying my kids and meeting their requests; you know doing things that would make them happy and would make me a "good, present mom."
I often (or at least I feel that I do) prioritize my wish-list over my sons. And I often feel guilty about this. Really guilty. I mean, I want to be the super relaxed mom who doesn't care about her to-do list and just wants to make play-doh creations. I try to be that mom. I stress that I am not that mom. A lot.
Oh, I hate that I focus on my to-do's so much and that it is not my first instinct to think about what "can-do's" I have the privilege to share with my kids that day. I hate that it is not my first instinct to realize and remember that when I hang out with my kids and do their wish-list items first, that doing so is something that does indeed make me happy, like really, super duper over-the-moon-happy. I hate that when I do play with my kids that even though I love it, right afterwards I can get the dreaded "shoot, I was unproductive" feeling in my stomach and immediately get back to my "I have to get a, b, and c done stat or I'll go nuts and get cranky!"
Oh, how I struggle with my desire to be productive and also be a really present, fun mom. Last week I wrote about my struggle and my conclusion that being "unproductively productive" is a good thing. I wrote:
"Yes, six and a half years later I still struggle to accept that 'unproductive' intangible items like watching my kids reach important milestones, like looking out for my kid's health, like teaching my kids to talk, to respect others, to be good people and like loving my kids unconditionally, the best that I can, when I can, are indeed, incredibly productive and not just incredibly productive, but also incredibly important."
I wrote that and felt relieved. Aha! Finally, I had accepted a really important truth! Aha! Finally, I had figured out how to manage how my need to be productive triggered me to yell if I didn't get a lot done that day; I just needed to redefine productive! Aha! Finally, I had gained insight into what really matters in life: organizing Legos by size, shape and color to make the most symmetric spaceship ever with my sons, not organizing Legos into bins to make the most tidy, efficient bookcase ever (by myself.)
With all these aha's you would have thought I felt fantastic all last week. And I did. I did feel like a weight had lifted but at the same time, there was this growing feeling in my stomach of, but wait, was that a genuine post?
Did I really believe what I wrote? Did I really think that being "unproductively productive" was a good thing, something I really wanted, or was I fooling myself to feel better about my stress, my trigger, my personal struggle? The conclusion I came to was simple. And perhaps controversial.
Yes, I do believe that being "unproductively productive" is important, very important. Yes, being "unproductively productive" with my kids is something I want to embrace more and more. And yes, being "productively productive" is ALSO important, very important. And yes, being "productively productive" is something I will continue to embrace.
You see, I have learned during my journey to yell less and love more that taking care of me is really important. This means understanding me, understanding my needs, what makes me calm down, what makes me happy, what makes me feel relaxed enough to handle all the chaos and ups and downs that come with being a parent. I quickly realized over the past year and a half that if I am not happy or relaxed then my chances of staying calm enough to not yell are small.
And guess what? Organizing makes me happy. Cleaning my kitchen calms me down. Vacuuming makes me happy. Dirty dishes and clutter do not; they make me stressed. I know there are sayings that go along the lines of "the dishes will always be there, but precious moments with kids will not." And I agree with this statement wholeheartedly which is why I used to feel guilty when I chose cleaning the real ceramic dinner dishes covered in spaghetti sauce over "cleaning" the purple plastic miniature dishes in the play kitchen covered in hot fudge, ketchup and pickle juice with my two year old.
But this past year and half I realized that it is OKAY to want to clean the real dishes. It is OKAY to want to be productive in order to stay calm. It is OKAY to need to be productive in order to get calm. It is OKAY to say, "I need to do something for ME in order to be there for my kids and not yell at them." I do not have to feel guilty or embarrassed because I chose the dishes over my kids. The Orange Rhino Challenge has taught me to feel proud about learning what I need to do for me so that I can yell less and love more.
And it has taught me that struggling to be some one that I am not, struggling to push myself to be a person who doesn't need or want to be productive just because that is what I feel I should be to be a good mom, just makes me stressed out! And we know a stressed out mom, is a yelling mom!
Wanting to be "productively productive" is okay.
Wanting to be "unproductively productive" is also okay.
What is more than okay, is finding the balance between both. And that is what I will continue to strive for so that I can continue to be true to who I am as a person and who I want to be as a mom. What I will not continue to do is push myself to be one or the other, because that just makes me want to scream!
What makes you happy? Is there something you want to do to stay sane but choose not to because you feel guilty?
Read the post "Unproductively Productive", the post that inspired this post, here.


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Grade 3-4 Boys will be playing the Finals in their House League Season this Thursday. There has been some great action, and great plays by these boys.
Semi-Finals will also be going on for Grade 5-6 Boys, Grade 7-8 Girls, and Grade 7-8 Boys. Check for game times on the respective division pages.


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Thursday, 25 July 2019
The Game Changers Full Length Trailer
Tickets for UK, Irish and wider Europe screenings of "The Game Changers" can be purchased online at www.FathomGameChangers.com
CinEvents present "The Game Changers" in cinemas across the globe on Monday, September 16th in partnership with their International partner Fathom Events.
Featuring some of the strongest, fastest and toughest athletes on the planet, "The Game Changers" documents the explosive rise of plant-based eating in professional sports, mixing real-time, groundbreaking science with cinematic stories of struggle and triumph. Wilks' journey exposes outdated myths about food that not only affect human performance, but the health of the entire global population.
"We are delighted to be working on such an important and forward-thinking documentary. The film has been made for the big screen and it has the power to change perceptions about the benefits of a plant-based diet. CinEvents are excited to show it to as many people as possible in cinemas across Europe" Joe Evea, CEO of CinEvents comments.
"We wanted our release to be truly special for all the people around the world who have waited patiently for this film" said James Wilks, elite Special Forces trainer and producer/narrator of the film.
The Game Changers will be released in around 150 UK and Irish cinemas on September 16th
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Director, Workshop in How to Make and Distribute Ringtones
http://www.locallytoned.org/ – T. Foley's recent ringtone project
http://www.tfoley.info – T. Foley's web site
T. Foley is a video artist and media literacy consultant who shares strategies and techniques for using digital media consumer tools as a means for creative expression and community reflection.
Presently captivated by "user generated content" within web publishing and new media production circles, Foley's latest work underscores and promotes the expression of personalized creativity through accessible communication technologies such as cell phones and online participatory communities. Most recently, Foley initiated and directed Locally Toned, a project which helps people learn how to create original ringtones, and then provides free distribution via the Web and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).
For nearly a decade, Foley pioneered and directed the Media Literacy program at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. She has served as a consultant to non-profits and institutions, including: The Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe, the True/False Film Festival, GirlsFilmSchool, and the Chautauqua County Arts Council. She was an invited discussant in the MacArthur Foundation's Digital Media and Learning Online Forum in the area of Race and Ethnicity, and has been the recipient of a fellowship at the IDEAS Institute (a program within the Lifelong Kindergarten Group) at MIT's Media Laboratory.
Foley received her BA in English Literature from Duquesne University, and studied filmmaking, video production, and Balinese painting and woodcarving techniques as an independent student. Her motion pictures have screened internationally, and she has received fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and The Pittsburgh Foundation.


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When we read an interview with Jimmy Napes a couple of months ago the Grammy nominated songwriter dropped the news that he was embarking on a solo career in 2015, and it looks like he wanted to start the new year off with a bang after uploading his debut single "Give It Up" today. Previously masterminding the rise of both Disclosure and Sam Smith from behind the scenes (but with enough street smarts to make sure his name was absolutely everywhere) he has since gone on to work with the likes of Naughty Boy, Clean Bandit, and Mary J Blige. The question now is does he have enough musical personality to step out from the shadows and make a name in his own right.
Our verdict is obviously going to lean towards yes, as he has quite a formidable writing catalogue already, however we can't say that we are fully enamoured with this track. Nevertheless there's more to come, as it's the first taste of "The Making of Me" EP – released March 9th through Method Records.
Stream: Jimmy Napes – "Give It Up"


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1. Concept and problems. The discussion of theory and practice is one of the primary themes of all philosophy. Since it examines the relation between idea and reality, word and deed, consciousness and being, concept and object, thought and action, purpose and history, the discussion of theory and practice could stand for philosophy itself. Where the relevance of theory to practice is denied in a radical scepticism or where they are merged in an undifferentiated identity, philosophy itself ceases to…
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Cite this pageWerner Post, "Theory and Practice", in: Sacramentum Mundi Online, General Editor Karl Rahner, SJ. Consulted online on 23 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2468-483X_smuo_COM_004400>
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Review Sony Vaio VPC-EA1S1E/L Notebook
Lifestyle Statement.
What exactly makes Sony's EA-Series more stylish than other laptops? The 3D-effect finish? How about the glaring colors? Has Sony taken a page from someone else's book with their "Lifestyle" branding? Find out more in our comprehensive test report!
You have got to hand it to Sony: when it comes to aesthetics, they have some great ideas. If color and form came together in a device that was well suited to its purpose, such as is the case with the Vaio EA-Series, the ultimate expression of a laptop device would be realized. In this test, we wish to find out whether quality, usability and fashion can come together hand in hand.
Even as lifestyle-notebooks occupy a larger segment of the entry-level market, many potential buyers are still skeptical. They ask themselves: how much quality can I expect from an 800-Euro-Vaio? Do the splendid colors belie defects in workmanship? Will the laptop fulfill its purpose as a mobile PC? Apart from answering these questions, we won't forget the hardware side of things. After all, what is the utility of a pretty notebook when it has an undersized exhaust fan or when the battery life tops out at 30 minutes? Read on to find out all the need-to-know facts about the Sony Vaio VPC-EA1S1E, which for simplicity's sake we will henceforth call the Vaio EA1.
The manufacturer describes the Vaio VPC-EA-Series as "Our most color-intensive Vaio notebook" and there are five colors on offer. White (like our test system), as well as pink and black are currently available at retail, while one will have to wait a short time for the blue and green variants. Sony already has these colors as part of their website lineup.
The white variant has, with respect to the design of the outer lid and the palm rest, many similarities with its colorful stablemates. The similarity here extends to only the use of 3D-effects, as the surface pattern itself differs from model to model. While the Vaio VPC-EA1S1E/P in pink has a circular pointed pattern, our white test model with small squares looks a bit more appropriate. The finish creates a sort of shadow-effect, which is particularly evident under sunlight. The pattern on the surface projects its shadows on the underlying layer. The effect is reminiscent of a water-like layer, thin and crystal clear, in which small objects are swimming. The question of pattern and color is however, one of taste. The plastic finish should quell any doubts and is without a doubt, the best in the 800 Euro price class.
Up until now only Samsung had similarly colorful notebooks/netbooks on the market featuring the same high quality surface coating with the R580 and N220. The surface appears very hard and scratch-resistant. While fingerprints will gladly collect on its surfaces, the white color makes them almost invisible. With continual use, the matte-white area around the keyboard will certainly reveal itself to be a weak-point; the slightly glossy plastic will develop dirty edges that will have to be cleaned by the user if the pretty aesthetics are to be maintained. Wiping the area off with a cleanser should not be detrimental for the surface.
The palm rest is reassuring with a high level of solidity and is unable to be depressed in any area, which also holds true for the touch pad. The surface of the base plate and the area above the keyboard are very stable and do not bend at any location. The outer lid is also measurably stiff, though when we grabbed it by its edges we were able to bend it slightly. One thing that we found rather dissatisfying was that the bezel surrounding the TFT-panel was only lightly affixed. Specifically the strip with the Sony logo is able to be lifted up high enough by a fingernail that one could fit a small finger underneath.
Both legs of the display hold the outer lid somewhat wobbly in position. Because that allows for a maximum angle of about 135 degrees when open, it isn't particularly a problem. However when open this wide the display has a tendency to teeter. In this position the small legs support the display rather well.
Regarding connectivity, Sony utilizes the entire length of the right side of the device. The 14.1-incher has a DVD drive though there is only a limited amount of space remaining on the right side of the drive. In this area Sony decided on three consecutive USB ports. With a large space between them, USB sticks or angular plugs would have plenty of space.
The configuration of the ports seems sensible: VGA direct next to the HDMI on the left side. As such, using a right-handed mouse will not be interrupted by thick cables. Left-handed users have been overlooked here, as the HDMI- VGA- and eSATA ports occupy the area to the left of the palm rest. Naturally, this goes only for when a cable is attached to the device.
CardReader (SD and HG Duo) as well as the audio ports are to be found on the front side. A special feature of Sony-notebooks is the installation of two card reader bays. Connections on the rear would have been more appropriate when using the device at home while at a desk. Thick and clunky cables like VGA, eSATA, DisplayPort and HDMI are best connected there, though a deeply positioned display would have then not been possible with respect to such a design.
Input Devices
Sony endowed the Vaio EA1 with a good keyboard. The free-standing keys have a large space between them, which improves accuracy for quick typists or those not looking at the keys. The pressure point and key drop are very distinct. The key response is very firm, a typical feature of many external keyboards and for many typists a mark of overall quality. We would like to point out that the input surface does not conspicuously give way at any point, though abnormal force applied to the area above the optical drive will show some give.
The touchpad is made of the same material as the palm rest. The cursor is precise in its movement when we glide over the slightly pimpled surface of the large pad, which is sensitive all the way to its edges. A flat, narrow edge separates the touch-surface from the palm rest and the pad itself , which is not able to be turned off via the Fn-key like in other models. The model used here is a multi-touch Synaptics V7.4. The mouse substitute is recognized by the use of two fingers, with which users can enlarge or shrink a page as well as scroll up and down.
The glossy display panel is unable to impress us neither with its contrast levels nor its rather high brightness. Sony has used a 14.1-inch display (35.5 cm) which has a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels (16:9). The WXGA ++ resolution is unusual in mainstream form factors, but suitable for the use as a mobile office companion or entertainer.
With black levels of 1.32 cd/m² we were able to achieve a maximum contrast of 158:1. A higher contrast above 400:1, for example, would allow the reproduction of more vibrant colors. Games, films or photos would simply be more handsome looking. With this panel, colors look more pale and weak than lively and fresh. The glare-type panel also serves to mislead some of these colors.
On average we measured 203 cd/m². Our testing equipment measures a maximum brightness of 209 cd/m² in the middle of the display. In the face of the glossy panel and the advised mobility, a luminance beyond 230 cd/m² would have been desirable. The display does not favor operation under direct sunlight and users would be advised to seek out a shaded place, especially outdoors. Also, the brightness is not dampened when running on the battery.
The 14.1-inch glare-type display is, thanks to its below-average luminance, not a suitable outdoor companion. Adding to this fact is the non-matte display finish. From the front position we can only make out a dark picture and in the presence of scattered sunlight, the problem is only intensified. From various side perspectives, we are not able to recognize any difference in color nor read any text. On account of all this, working in the sunlight is only possible with great effort and frustration.
The horizontal viewing angles are acceptable. Up until 30 degrees of deviation from the frontal position are we able to read simple text from the screen. The darkness that was previously lightly-induced slowly increases until 60 degrees when reading is no longer possible. Should the eyes wander to the vertical, the aforementioned script is readable up until 30 degrees deviation. The colors, however, invert themselves noticeably after 15 degrees. Similarly the brightness declines and darkens quickly at shallow angles, which also stands when looking from the vertical.
The Core i3-330M (2.13 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache) from Intel is the weakest processor of the newest Arrandale-generation. The i3-330M, like the i5-520M has an integrated graphics unit. Here the Intel HD is deactivated and a dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD5145 (512 MB GDDR3) takes over. Alongside the Core i3 stands 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM (2 modules) at the ready.
An advantageous quality of the i3-330M is Hyper-Threading (HT), which gives each physical processor core an additional virtual core to work with. The dual-core processor has the computing power of four cores at its disposal. Whether HT is available can be quickly checked in Windows Task Manager under the performance tab (CPU usage). The difference between the i3-330M and the Core i5/i7 is that the Core i3 does not have the Turbo-Boost feature, which allows each core to be dynamically overclocked depending on system requirements.
The PCMark Vantage recorded a score of 5082. This value approximates the application performance of a notebook. All components, such as the CPU, GPU, HDD and RAM will undergo synthetic testing. With such a score the 14.1-incher finds itself at about the same level as the 15.6-inch Toshiba Satellite L550-207 (4956 points) with the same i3 processor. The graphics card is not a deciding factor in a PCMark Vantage test. Laptops with a stronger dedicated GPU don't necessarily have a better overall system performance. For instance, the Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn (ATI HD5650) scored 4755 points.
A look at the Core i5 processor 520M in stronger-performing systems shows a large difference. A Dell Studio 1558 achieves 5929 points, while a Samsung R580-JS03DE puts up 6026 points. The reason for this large performance gap is the Turbo Boost feature of the i5/i7 processors as well as their generally higher operating frequencies.
We found some conspicuous latencies with the DPC Latency Checker when turning the WLAN-module on and off. Such a problem deals with time delays in Windows that can disrupt real-time applications. A disruption to real-time-audio would be one example.
|PCMark Vantage Result
|5082 points
|3DMark 2001SE Standard
|18764 points
|3DMark 05 Standard
|7970 points
|3DMark 06 Standard Score
|3661 points
|3DMark Vantage P Result
|1248 points
The Vaio EA1 has a fast 5,400 RPM hard drive from Seagate on board. The 500 GByte HDD (ST9500325AS) reads 62.3 MByte/s in the sequential read test, which is an average value. The HDD is only quietly audible while in operation, but is not louder than the normal sound level.
The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 graphics card belongs to the entry-level category and can utilize up to 512 MB GDDR3 of video memory. The memory is clocked at 800 MHz, the core at 720 MHz. The GPU is only capable of DirectX-10.1 effects, as the part is simply a renamed Mobility Radeon HD4570 with higher frequencies. Sony does not use the all of the available overclocking room (900 MHz) leaving the memory at 800 Mhz.
The gaming performance of the mainstream GPU is markedly weaker than the ATI HD 5650 and Nvidia GT 330M. For the majority of current games, it simply isn't strong enough. 3DMark06 displays a weak score of 3651 points when it comes to 3D competency. We will carry out a total of three game-tests.
World in Conflict
The real-time strategy game is multi-core capable and profits from Hyper-Treading. However, combined with the weak HD 5145, there is little to gain from all of this. World in Conflict is playable at medium resolutions (no DirectX-10 effects) but only at 1024x x 768 pixels. At high detail the frame rate breaks down to 18 frames per second. In comparison, a Dell Studio 1749 with an i520M and an ATI HD 5650 is able to render the game on high settings at a playable 33 FPS.
The shooter is already somewhat older and presents little challenge to the hardware. At 1024 x 768 pixels and with the level of detail set to high the shooter runs at 51 FPS. This leaves room to raise the resolution to 1280 x 900 pixels. The sequel, Left4Dead2, is not as forgiving in this respect.
The fantasy-adventure Risen overcomes the HD 5145 only at the lowest settings. At 800 x 600 pixels and low detail, 74 FPS are to be had. At middle settings (1024 x 768, middle, 2xAF) the Vaio EA1 puts out 20 FPS. At this rate the game is not playable.
Conclusion: With the ATI HD5145, mobile gamers should leave their fingers at rest. Current and above all demanding games are unable to be brought to life by the GPU. For older games, a la Left4Dead the performance is adequate. Those interested can head over to our graphics-card comparison and look at the exact specs of the ATI HD 4570 in detail. This part is the same as the HD 5145 under a different name.
|World in Conflict - Benchmark
|Medium, 0xAA, 0xAF
|18 fps
|very low, 0xAA, 0xAF
|40 fps
|Left 4 Dead
|very high, 0xAA, 0xAF
|51 fps
|all on/high, 4xAF
|15.5 fps
|all on/med, 2xAF
|20.5 fps
|all off/low, 0xAF
|74 fps
System Noise
The Vaio EA1 is always audible, even when not being taxed by the user. We measure 33 dB(A) at idle, that is to say that the processor and graphics card are not under any load. When surfing, writing emails or listening to music the system fan turns at its lowest setting without pause. Active cooling here does not turn off, not even periodically.
When gaming or when the user is taxing the processor in a CPU-Benchmark the cooling system turns up: we measure 41.3 dB(A). The Vaio EA1's fan unfortunately does not remain constant here, rocking back and forth from 40.7 to 41.3 dB(A). Such a stress test brings the cooling system to its knees, turning at 43.4 dB(A) whilst never remaining at a consistent RPM.
Noise Level
32.9 / 33 / 33.2 dB(A)
|33.3 dB(A)
|36.1 / dB(A)
|40.7 / 43.4 dB(A)
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At idle the average temperature at the underside of the device lies around 25 degrees Celsius and the area around the palm rest also stays comfortably cool at 24 degrees Celsius. The exhaust heat under stress increases measurably and during a Furmark/Prime95 stress test the fan is working its hardest. This increases the temperature of the underside sporadically to about 48 degrees Celsius. This measurement is only for the immediate are around the exhaust vent and the work area remains within acceptable levels when the machine is under stress. The touchpad measures 34 degrees Celsius at this point.
During a stress test the Vaio EA1 measures 74 degrees Celsius at the processor, according to internal temperature sensors. Thermally concerned users have nothing to worry about here, as the 14-incher will neither burn down nor shut off during periods of extended stress.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 36.1 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 48.2 °C / 119 F, compared to the average of 39.2 °C / 103 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 21.8 °C / 71 F, compared to the device average of 31.2 °C / 88 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (34.1 °C / 93.4 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-5.2 °C / -9.4 F).
The stereo loudspeakers located over the keys deliver a high-toned sound image. Bass and volume are completely lacking here, while a foray into various configuration options in the Dolby Audio Enhancer menu brings minimal improvement. As such, listening to your favorite music likely isn't what you want to be doing. The volume, at its highest setting, is also comparably low but this wouldn't be a problem because users wouldn't turn it up that high anyways: at such volumes, the speaker membranes vibrate and clatter.
The connection of external loudspeakers over a 3.5 millimeter cable helps to a great extent. The external volume control of the notebook is controlled up or down with ease. Even at lower volumes, signal noise is never an issue and the sound is clean coming through the speakers.
Battery Life
Despite the low electrical consumption of the system, the battery life is unfortunately not one of the better qualities of the Vaio EA1. This does not come as much of a surprise due to the weak 3500 mAh battery. Even netbooks today have markedly larger battery capacities (i.e. 5200 mAh). After a paltry two and a half hours surfing via WLAN the battery is empty, which amounts to a total of 149 minutes. During this test we visited various news portals and downloaded a file from Steam. The LED-panel ran at about 150 cd/m² during this time. How long could users hope to watch a DVD film for? Our copy of Lord of the Rings ended after two hours (125 minutes).
Those putting the Vaio EA1 to work without stressing the CPU and GPU to their fullest extent should have about four hours at their disposal (BatteryEater Classic-Test). The maximum battery life at idle is a longer four hours. This is however an unrealistic figure because the CPU is doing absolutely nothing while the display dims itself to its lowest possible brightness and WLAN/Bluetooth would have to be turned off. While battery life would be the longest possible, productivity would also have to be at an all-time low.
The idle electricity consumption of a typical 14-incher with conventional mobile technology has, for the past few months, stayed around 25 watts (not ULV or CULV). Intel's newest processors with the names Core i3, i5 and i7 have pushed this relationship more in favor of the energy-saving crowd. The minimal idle electrical consumption of our Vaio EA1 is only 12.2 Watts. At maximal display brightness and wireless module activated the figure jumps to 17.9 watts at the socket.
Under modest operation, for example surfing the web, on average about 25 Watts are realistic. When the HD 5145 is busy with a 3DMark2006 benchmark, this number jumps to 56.7 Watts. The maximum consumption during a Prime95 / Furmark stress test was 65.3 Watts at the multimeter (without charging the battery).
|Off / Standby
|0.3 / 1 Watt
| 12.2 / 14.6 / 17.9 Watt
56.7 / 65.3 Watt
The 14.1-inch Sony Vaio VPC-EA1S1E breaks the mold--and that was its intention all along. Sony wanted to create a colorful and handy notebook series for its inexpensive entry-level segment, the result of which is clear.
The Vaio EA1 with a Core i3-330M (2.13 Ghz) is technically an office-all rounder with comparably high performance. The processor has, generally speaking, stronger performance as its Core 2 Duo predecessor with similar or higher speeds. Multi-core applications show a defined benefit here. The entry level GPU ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 is only suitable for current games in certain circumstances.
The lifestyle-notebook counts its advantages less in the technical sense and more concerning aesthetics, haptics and workmanship. The premium finish on the palm rest and outer lid look good and are at the same time very stable. The chassis, with its enclosed battery lies well in the hand and is not able to be bent or dented anywhere. With all the high praise, we shouldn't let the weak points get overlooked: the hinges of the outer lid are strongly sprung and the display bezel is not firmly attached to its surface.
The display is not particularly bright and contrast-strong, but thanks to the high 1600 x 900 pixel resolution users profit from a good view of the display. The mobility of the 14.1-incher is rather weak. Two and a half hours when surfing via WLAN are no longer acceptable in the era of Intels CULV-processors and 9-hour netbooks. The manufacturer apologized itself for this oversight, as the Vaio EA1 has a low capacity of 3500 mAh.
Those not looking for 3D-performance and high mobility will be happy to know that the Vaio EA1 for 800 Euro is a pretty notebook with attactive aesthetic details. Those not looking for individuality would find, for example, the Acer Aspire 5741G-334G50Mn with the same hardware and a 15.6-inch screen available for 650 Euro.


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As always, dealing with any type of Math assignments and lessons is quite a very challenging task for many students. Most students do not wish to handle Math assigned tasks as these are considered mind-squeezing type of work. But, the sad thing is that you simply can't skip them since they are very valuable part of your lessons.
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I've always found the US tax return system very poorly designed. There are so many rules, categories and exemptions --- presumably due to the sheer breadth of citizens, territories and activities the system covers, compounded by endless Congressional modifications driven by special interest lobbyists. The need for file one or more state returns along with the federal return, each with slightly different rules, exacerbates the pain. I'm never really sure that I've gotten my returns right, especially whether I've claimed everything I could have.
This situation is actually really bad. The compliance burden on the economy must be significant. But worse, it favours those who can amortize the cost of a good accountant over a large income and obtain every tax benefit available. Such a complex system must also contain anomalies --- bugs ---- at any given time that can be further exploited by those accountants.
As far as I can tell, this situation is not really fixable. The US political system is too broken for for anyone to pursue successful comprehensive reform, and in any case the system is so large and has so many requirements that it resembles one of those software systems that can never be successfully rewritten. And of course some of the big problems, such as the existence of state taxation, are constitutionally fundamental.
In smaller countries like New Zealand this is not true, and indeed, over the years there have been successful efforts to simplify our tax system. What we have right now could be improved, but it's far simpler for most people than the US system. This ability to reform and simplify is simply an advantage that I believe comes easier to small countries then large ones. Of course it's merely one part of the size tradeoff, and large countries have many advantages over small ones ... probably much greater advantages, all told.


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- Town U17s to host Rangers on Thursday
- Fans can watch 10.30am kick-off at PPG Canalside
- Comments from Academy Manager Leigh Bromby
A Huddersfield Town Under-17 side will host Rangers at PPG Canalside on Thursday morning in the first game at that age level for the Terriers' Academy.
The game is open and free to supporters, who can come and watch the match on one of the canal pitches from the 10.30am kick-off.
Town's side is expected to feature several players who have signed Academy scholarships that begin in the 2018/19 campaign.
Academy Manager Leigh Bromby explained:
"The players who we have signed as new scholars for next season cannot currently play in league games and live away from the area.
"With it currently being half-term, we've taken the opportunity to play a high-level team in Rangers. It'll be great to see how our young players cope with the test and to help them get an early taste of what we'll expect from them in their new surroundings.
"We've got some exciting players coming in; many of them with raw ability, but a real hunger to achieve something here. We're all looking forward to teaching them the 'Terriers Identity', as they all have the characteristics as players to thrive in our style of play."
On opponent Rangers, Leigh added:
"Interestingly, Rangers have undertaken a similar plan at Academy level to ours. They run different age groups and create their own games programme, so it will be good to build a relationship and learn from a club that is further down the line than us."
With a number of the Club's second-year scholars now experiencing their first taste of senior football through work experience spells, Town will be running an Under-17 team in the U18 Professional Development League between now and the conclusion of the season.
That started on Saturday, when the youngsters will have learned a lot in a 6-1 home reversal to a strong Hull City side.
The Academy players who have recently started their temporary spells at senior sides have started well, with the likes of Isaac Marriott earning 'Man of the Match' honours at Brighouse Town and Olly Dyson scoring on his Liversedge debut.
Leigh concluded: "I'm a big believer that some players in the second year of their scholarships need the physical stimulus of the men's game. They can all play, but this will help them learn how to defend and attack the penalty area against adults. You don't get that at Under-18 level, so we're looking to provide that from them.
"This is a learning curve for the players and the staff, but so far the feedback has been good.
"In turn, that has given our Under-17 players a big challenge against older sides in the Under-18 league. Results may be mixed as a result, but we're looking at the performance and improvement in individuals.
"Even in Saturday's defeat, three or four players really performed. It also highlighted the areas in which we need to improve."
If you're coming to the game, why not grab lunch afterwards at the PPG Canalside kitchen, which is open until 2pm every week day! Click HERE for the full menu


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The Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh has been known as the Maybury for a long time. Just a mile away from the Edinburgh airport, this casino is one that draws upon many a wandering soul as it is situated in an original Art Deco building that holds up to a rustic yet contemporary charm.
With a firm footing by offering American Roulette, Blackjack and poker the Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh also boasts the latest in electronic technology for their roulette gaming facilities and slot machines with the ultimate prize of thousands of pounds. If that does not suffice they have poker tournaments up to six times a week for avid fans.
The casino is tucked away in a complex that is accompanied by the finest restaurants offering the best in modern dining. Choose from a variety of exotic mains like the Persian Spiced Half Chicken and indulge in classic desserts or choose to wash it down with a nice glass of handpicked liquors from all over the world at the first-class bar.
The Madison Sports Bar is perfect for all you sports fans with twenty HD TV screens located all across the venue. Simply the best when it comes to a night out with the guys, watching your favourite sport.
Maybury Casino Edinburgh Dress Code
As any respectable establishment would have it there is a sense of propriety when it comes to dressing. As such, the Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh holds no exception to the implementation of a dress code. The dress code in place is themed with comfortable, casual and classy. This means your attire is required to be neat, presentable and decent for entry into the casino.
Entry into the casino is sure to go off without a hitch if you are properly dressed. If you are doubting the importance of following the dress code, the truth is the casino management reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron based on the grounds of non-compliance with standard regulations including but not limited to, the dress code.
As we all would be well familiar with, dressing up is an entirely different process for men as it is for women. Given the predicament of the genders, the casino management have taken the liberty to refine the dress code according to gender. For men, the idea it to keep it simple and suave. For women on the other hand, something chic and casual would be the go-to for the look go the day.
If you are arriving at the casino during the day, perhaps in the noon, it would be alright to lean towards the more casual spectrum of the dress code. However, should you be making your entrance somewhere around the evening, it would be a great idea to sass it up with something a little more fancy.
Recommendations for Men
For men, the dress code applies for the ensemble head-to-toe. The list of acceptable clothing are as follows:
- A button-down shirt, polo shirt, turtleneck sweater or plain T-shirt without any salient wording or logo.
- A casual blazer, cardigan, vest or pullover sweater should it get cold in the casino.
- A pair of slacks, trousers, Bermuda shorts, khakis or decent denim jeans are suitable for complementing that nice shirt.
- A pair of covered shoes are an excellent choice of footwear with loafers or sneakers as a go-to choice for both comfort and style.
The list of unacceptable clothing for men are as follows:
- T-shirts with salient logos or slogans. An absolute indiscretion would be to wear a shirt that has offensive material written all over it or political propaganda. Sleeveless shirts are also not recommended for entry into the casino.
- A scruffy jacket, hoodie or a heavily studded leather jacket would be an example of tops that one does not wear to the game.
- Ripped jeans, acid washed trousers, cut-up shorts or overly baggy pants are also not commended.
- Slippers, Crocs or other forms of uncovered shoes are also not appropriate for men to wear to the casino.
Recommendations for Women
For women, the choices may have a wider range of assortments but that does not mean that it has to get complicated. After all, girls do just want to have fun. Start it off with the right wardrobe choices! So ladies, here are the acceptable types of clothing you can wear to the Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh:
- Dress tops, button-down blouses, tunics and plain T-shirts are just fine.
- If you have a tendency to get cold, bring along something decent to throw-over like a pretty cardigan, sweater or perhaps even an informal blazer to add that extra punch to the look.
- To pair off your nice top you get to choose between pants or skirts. For a crisp and sophisticated choice, you could go with slacks, denim jeans, khakis, capris, dress shorts or a decent pair of leggings. If you choose to accentuate your curves with a skirt, feel free to choose a flowing maxi or a modest midi if not a knee-length skirt.
- Should you choose a dress, you could make a choice that would revolve around a sundress, a maxi gown or a nice midi slip.
- While covered shoes are preferable, ladies can also opt for a strappy sandal or a classic wedge, ballet flats or a pump heel. It is important to keep in mind that shoes are an important aspect of staying comfortable so you would not want to end up tottering around in those five-inch pencil heels which are going to cause you a world of pain and turn your night into one that is full of horror.
- Ladies are free to accessorize as long as their accessories do not hinder them from experiencing a smooth session of gaming at the casino.
The no-no items for ladies are rather simple. Nothing too revealing, sloppy, no printed T-shirts slippers or flip-flops.
Dressing well is a form of good manners. And we all know good manners brings you places. For a firm knowledge of the dress code, it is best to contact the casino. Otherwise, live and let loose by having the time of your life at the Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh!


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Allowing your child to take some risks is a great way of building their confidence and resilience, although it can be difficult to let go of the instinct to be protective. This is where a family climbing frame in the garden can be ideal, allowing children to explore their boundaries in a safe environment with minimal supervision from you.
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The climbing frame not only exercises the physical body but also exercises your child's problem-solving skills and fine tunes their awareness. Feelings of mild fear and risk give way to motivation and reward when they solve the puzzle and slide to the ground, unleashing feel-good endorphins. By negotiating the climbing frame and being responsible for their own safety, children begin to learn their limitations and how to look after themselves in other potentially risky situations.
Choosing the best climbing frame
Although plastic climbing frames may be more affordable, a wooden climbing frame is more durable and aesthetically pleasing, blending into your garden and giving years of climbing pleasure to your growing family. Wooden climbing frames from a trusted supplier such as http://www.niclimbingframes.com/climbing-frames will come with a full guarantee and be flexible enough to suit the needs of your garden, from a simple swing and slide set to a full-scale treetop jungle gym!
Unleash the imagination
Where you see a climbing frame, your child will see a castle or a rocket. This type of imaginative play is crucial for your child's development, as are the benefits of playing outdoors. A wooden climbing frame gives you the best of both worlds and it is very likely that you will find your child is desperate to share their games and achievements with you. If you are worried about your child falling, add a soft mat or play bark to allow your child all the fun and freedom of a climbing frame.


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Healthcare Industry News: GSK
News Release - February 21, 2008
Human Genome Sciences Appoints Maxine Gowen, Ph.D., to Its Board Of DirectorsROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 21 (HSMN NewsFeed) -- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced that Maxine Gowen, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Trevena, Inc., a privately held drug discovery company, has been appointed to the HGS Board of Directors. Prior to joining Trevena, Dr. Gowen spent 15 years at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), where she held a series of executive management positions in drug discovery and development, and led the GSK venture capital subsidiary, S.R. One.
Trevena, which Dr. Gowen currently heads, is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and is focused on the discovery and development of novel agents that target G-protein coupled receptors, a family of cell surface receptors with many functions, including immune responses and the regulation of cellular growth and reproduction. Prior to joining Trevena, Dr. Gowen was Senior Vice President of GSK's Center of Excellence for External Drug Discovery. In that position, Dr. Gowen built and led a new R&D division with a mission to create a drug discovery portfolio through business development alliances with innovative healthcare companies. She joined GSK in 1992 to lead the Musculoskeletal Diseases Division, where she initiated and led a number of preclinical and clinical development programs. Before GSK, Dr. Gowen was Senior Lecturer and Head, Bone Cell Biology Group, Department of Bone and Joint Medicine, University of Bath, U.K. Dr. Gowen has been honored with a number of research awards and prizes, has authored more than 125 peer-reviewed publications, reviews and book chapters, and holds five patents. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield, U.K., an M.B.A. with academic honors from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.Sc. with Honors in Biochemistry from the University of Bristol, U.K.
About Human Genome Sciences
The mission of HGS is to apply great science and great medicine to bring innovative drugs to patients with unmet medical needs.
The HGS clinical development pipeline includes novel drugs to treat hepatitis C, lupus, anthrax disease, cancer and other immune-mediated diseases. The Company's primary focus is rapid progress toward the commercialization of its two key lead drugs, Albuferon for hepatitis C and LymphoStat-B (belimumab) for lupus. Phase 3 clinical trials of both drugs are ongoing.
ABthrax (raxibacumab) is in late-stage development for the treatment of anthrax disease, and the Company is on track to begin the delivery in fall 2008 of 20,000 doses of ABthrax to the Strategic National Stockpile under a contract entered into with the U.S. Government in June 2006. Other HGS drugs in clinical development include two TRAIL receptor antibodies for the treatment of cancer. AEG40826, a small-molecule antagonist of IAP (inhibitor of apoptosis) proteins, is expected to enter Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of cancer in early 2008. In addition, HGS has substantial financial rights to certain products in the GlaxoSmithKline clinical development pipeline.
For more information about HGS, please visit the Company's web site at www.hgsi.com. Health professionals or patients interested in clinical trials of HGS products may inquire via the "Contact Us" section of the Company's web site, www.hgsi.com/products/request.html, or by calling (301) 610-5790, extension 3550.
HGS, Human Genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on Human Genome Sciences' current intent, belief and expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements because of the Company's unproven business model, its dependence on new technologies, the uncertainty and timing of clinical trials, the Company's ability to develop and commercialize products, its dependence on collaborators for services and revenue, its substantial indebtedness and lease obligations, its changing requirements and costs associated with facilities, intense competition, the uncertainty of patent and intellectual property protection, the Company's dependence on key management and key suppliers, the uncertainty of regulation of products, the impact of future alliances or transactions and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company will continue to face risks related to animal and human testing, to the manufacture of ABthrax and to FDA concurrence that ABthrax meets the requirements of the ABthrax contract. If the Company is unable to meet the product requirements associated with the ABthrax contract, the U.S. government will not be required to reimburse the Company for the costs incurred or to purchase any ABthrax doses. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today's date. Human Genome Sciences undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
Source: Human Genome Sciences
Issuer of this News Release is solely responsible for its
Please address inquiries directly to the issuing company.


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In an effort made to protect the environment, automobile manufacturers have created hydrogen vehicles. This type of vehicle limits the production of carbon dioxide, unlike gasoline and diesel vehicles. To learn more about how hydrogen-powered vehicles work, you can read the following lines.
About the hydrogen vehicle
With the massive deterioration of the environment and global warming, the design of hydrogen vehicles is an effective solution to protect nature. But what is a hydrogen vehicle?
By definition, a hydrogen vehicle is a vehicle that uses hydrogen as a fuel. Currently, hydrogen vehicles are divided into 2 categories. Indeed, there are models that use hydrogen as fuel for the vehicle's internal combustion engine and those that use hydrogen fuel cells to power the vehicle. For the latter, a chemical reaction occurs between hydrogen and oxygen. This produces electricity and water vapor. Electricity supplies the engine and then the wheels while water vapor ejects through the exhaust. A hydrogen-powered car is therefore capable of producing its own electricity itself.
The positive aspects of using a hydrogen vehicle
The use of a hydrogen vehicle has many advantages. Its greatest asset is its ecological aspect. Indeed, a hydrogen car has no negative impact on the environment. Indeed, it only emits water vapor through its exhaust. Unlike vehicles that run on gasoline and diesel, hydrogen cars do not emit carbon dioxide, air pollutants or dangerous metal particles. Thus, air pollution, various respiratory disorders and lung cancer will be kept to a minimum. To protect the environment, hydrogen vehicles also limit the use of lithium. Indeed, their battery is smaller and requires only a small amount of lithium.
On the other hand, this type of vehicle is silent. Be aware that a hydrogen engine does not produce any noise when it is running. The reason is that the fuel cell does not contain any metallic elements. This is therefore very practical for limiting noise pollution in cities. In fact, it allows drivers and passengers to drive with complete peace of mind.
A hydrogen-powered car also makes it possible to drive with great driving comfort. In fact, it provides a smooth ride with immediate power and intuitive control.
By using a hydrogen-powered car, you can refuel quickly. You only need to count 3 minutes to do this. In addition, unpleasant odors and risks of spills will not occur. Similarly, with a well-filled tank, you can travel 500 to 600 km before the hydrogen runs out. You will therefore obtain a considerable range compared to electric or other vehicles.
Among other things, you can also count sustainability as an advantage. Be aware that fossil fuels such as oil can run out quickly or slowly. In contrast, hydrogen is inexhaustible. We can find it everywhere: in water, fertilizers, plants…
The limits of using a hydrogen vehicle
Despite all these advantages, a hydrogen vehicle still has some disadvantages.
The first brake for users is the price of this type of vehicle. Built with precious elements such as platinum, a hydrogen vehicle is a little expensive. Also, if it is damaged, its repair requires a large budget.
The other limitation of using a hydrogen car is its complex storage. Note that hydrogen is volatile and flammable. This complicates its storage and use.


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We've had a lot of users ask if they can use inFlow instead of small business accounting software. The quick answer is that inFlow Cloud is focused on inventory control and order tracking, but they do have features to help you keep on top of your finances.
The more nuanced answer is that we don't think of inFlow and accounting as mutually exclusive, but rather as complementary types of applications. inFlow is laser-focused on tracking products and stock levels, while accounting apps are great at balancing the books.
In this article we'll discuss the most common small business accounting needs. We'll spell out which numbers you can track with inFlow, and what you'll still need a dedicated accounting app for.
What kind of accounting stuff can inFlow do?
We can't speak for everyone, but we have spoken to thousands of small business owners from around the world. Based on those rounds of feedback, we've made sure that inFlow can track what most small businesses care about.
Specifically, inFlow helps you track how much you've spent on buying products, from the individual unit prices to the shipping and customs fees. The default settings in inFlow bake all of those incurred costs into your product's final cost, which makes profit calculations a lot easier.
inFlow also helps you track how much money your business has made by selling your products and services. Sales Orders can track non-customer costs (like service fees from e-commerce sites), and inFlow calculates profit on every sale you fulfill.
inFlow's fixed markup feature can also ensure that you'll always make a profit on selling your products, no matter how much your business paid for them.
[For more on what markup means, see our dedicated Margin vs. Markup article!]
When it's time to review sales at the end of the day or week, you can run reports on individual products or entire orders to check your gross profit, which is the amount your business made by selling products and services.
How to handle other small business accounting stuff
Order and inventory management is our software's forte, but there are a few things you'll have to track outside of inFlow (likely in a dedicated accounting app).
These include:
- Business expenses like lunches and plane tickets
- Overhead like renting an office or paying utilities
- Payroll for tracking employee hours and wages paid
- Tracking cash flow each month
- Balancing the books for different expense accounts
- Connecting incoming payments directly to your bank statements
Depending on the size of your business, you may not need a dedicated service to help you track those things. If you're just a handful of employees right now, then your payroll and expenses can probably still be handled by spreadsheets.
As your business expands, dedicated accounting apps and services like QuickBooks Online or Xero can help you handle balances, cash accounts, and payments. However, these services are not tailored to tracking stock levels and product movement. So the best solution we've found is to use each service in the area where it is strongest.
inFlow may not be able to track all of what a small business accounting app can, but both versions of inFlow feature CSV (spreadsheet) exports. This means you can use inFlow to track your products and orders, and then import it as spreadsheets into your preferred accounting service.
Using both inFlow and an accounting app like QuickBooks Online or Xero provides you with a complete overview of your business, while still providing experiences tailored to each kind of task.
Want to experience inFlow for yourself?
If you're not already an inFlow user, you can easily start a free inFlow Cloud trial today!