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Monday, April 13, 2015
Hope your birthday is all it's cracked up to be.
Good morning! We have a fun new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, plus the optional twist of a "Quick Card". Check it out:
I used on of Faith's newer images...I loved coloring the spotted egg...such fun! I did some simple layering and have just added a banner sentiment for embellishing, along with some glitter accents on the image.
Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birthday Suit Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold and Raspberry Fizz, Bazzill (pink)
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape
Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.
Thank you for stopping by!
Labels: Banner, Birdbrains, Birthday, CAS, Digi Stamp, From the Heart Stamps, FTHS, Glitter, Martha Stewart
3 comments:
- Mel C said...
This is so cute Angela,love the colors and sparkle!
- April 13, 2015 at 7:51 AM
- Imke said...
Super cute, Angela. I totally like the glitter !!!
- April 13, 2015 at 12:37 PM
- Doreen said...
This is gorgeous,lovely design and fab image.xxx
- April 14, 2015 at 2:05 AM
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Palouse City Council
Regular Council Meeting
May 27, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Echanove called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL: Council members present: Doreen Hanson; Bo Ossinger; Mike Hicks; Senja Estes; Rick Wekenman; Bev Pearce; Christopher Langsett. Staff present: Public Works Superintendent Dwayne Griffin; Police Chief Jerry Neumann; Clerk-Treasurer Joyce Beeson; & Deputy Clerk Ann Thompson. Public present: Craig, Kelly, & Calyn Brantner; Donna Langsett; Loren Estes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Pearce MOVED to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 13, 2014. Councilmember Estes seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Supt. Griffin submitted a written report. We're reading water meters this week. Public Works will work on the trees that are digging into the circle grates on Main Street.
No major issues over the Memorial weekend. Garfield May Day was last weekend with one arrest. This coming weekend in Palouse is the Hot Rod BBQ.
On finance end the pump repairs cost about $1,900 but they should be able to absorb into budget. One of the radios got damaged during the fire on Main Street last month so that will be replaced. There were 4 fire calls in April, 10 YTD. They've received PRR's from Jim Farr regarding the Brick Wall Bar & Grill fire. They have three firefighter applications in hand but probably won't hire any this year. There were 9 EMS calls in April, 26 YTD. The FD is meeting 3x a month, and EMS 2x a month.
Resolution No. 2014-03: update of Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) interlocal agreement –
Mayor read aloud the resolution in its entirety. The RTPO were partners in our Main Street and Whitman Street projects. Its origin is federal money. They're reorganizing and this resolution acknowledges that we want to continue to be a part of it. One of our council members will be a representative in the RTPO. Councilmember Hicks MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2014-03. Councilmember Wekenman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2014-04: allowance of Palouse PD to participate in the Board for Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension Act (BVFFO) – Mayor read aloud the ordinance in its entirety. Since the city does not offer PERS and reserve officers don't qualify for the LEOFF system, an alternative to pension and disability is the program offered by BVFF. It will save money for the P.D. because both the pension and disability are much less than what we are paying for officers through LEOFF and L&I. Fire Chief Bagott had no issues with this. Terry Snead is currently our only paid and part-time reserve officer. Councilmember Wekenman MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2014-04. Councilmember Ossinger seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lion Club beer/wine license application – To recap, the city received from the Liquor Control Board a request for a beer/wine license for the Lion's Club upstairs of the Palouse City Hall. There were some concerns raised including the fact it's a city-owned building, the danger of the stairway, the need for them to get liquor liability insurance with the City named as additional insured. Loren Estes (Lions Club Treasurer) said they have lined up a liquor liability policy for $2 million. He hasn't yet approached Lions Club International or the insurance company though about naming the city as the additional insured, which may or may not be written into the policy already. Clerk Beeson spoke with city's insurance carrier CIAW and they said just by granting a liquor license does not make the city negligent should something bad happen. This will be designated a "private club" as per the rules and regulations put down by the Wa LCB. The Lions did have to update their business license. Essentially it's 20 guys and their wives selling beer to themselves. They don't fall under any L&I rules because there are no employees, only volunteers. The scope of the club will be two nights a week plus a few extra events. They can't do this as part of the Lions and not at least break even. They will need to make enough to pay additional costs or show profit. If they lose money, it's done. Rent for upstairs is $180/year. Council has no objections to the Palouse Lions Club applying for their private club beer/wine license. The lease agreement needs to be updated and it's in Atty. Bishop's hands.
Clerk Beeson filed the annual report today.
Policy & Administration – Councilmember Hanson is going to start looking into the chicken/rooster policy. Councilmember Wekenman has requested that we be proactive and look into a drone policy as other cities are doing.
Water & Sewer- Councilmember Ossinger was present at a meeting between DOE, Mayor, and Public Works regarding results of several years of testing along the Palouse river. The purpose of the testing is to determine the effects of the sewer on the river. Discussed the temperature monitoring in the river, TMDL, algae, etc. By July 2024 we must lower the nitrate concentration and the temperature of the effluent and other goals. May – November we influence the river with our effluent. One thing to do is upgrade the plant so those things are handled. The city will have to hire a consultant by first putting out a request for qualifications (RFQ). The city has to have an approved plan by 2017. The river is actually cleaner now than it was and based on their data, DOE attributes it to our Breeding's Addition Sewer line. Councilmember Ossinger MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, to instruct Joyce to go out for RFQ's for a plan to meet goals set down by DOE. Motion carried unanimously.
Streets & Sidewalks- Craig Brantner and family would like to put a house on their property, accessible via the city's old dump road. Atty. Bishop advised that the city should retain the ownership of the road but grant a perpetual easement to the Brantner family. In return, Craig would maintain the road. They'd like a sign posted stating "private drive" or something just so people don't think it's a road. It would remain a city-owned road, but in the county. Public Works uses that road approximately 45 times a year, but not in the winter. Councilmember Hicks MOVED to authorize Joyce to work with Atty. Bishop to develop a perpetual easement to Craig Brantner for use of the city-owned old dump road. Councilmember Wekenman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Parks, Cemetery, & Buildings- In the first five months of 2012 (Jan. – May) the RV Park brought in $1,625; during same time frame of 2014, the RV Park brought in $3,875. PW Supt. Griffin contacted WSDOT to see about getting them to install signs for the RV Park (since Main Street & Bridge are state highways) but we don't meet the criteria. WSDOT will allow us to purchase our own signs to install on their highway but they won't maintain them. Councilmember Estes MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Langsett, to have Supt. Griffin purchase RV Park direction signs and work with WSDOT on locations for installing them. Motion carried unanimously.
Police, Fire, & Safety-
Will Hume/Palouse Caboose liquor license application for outdoor beer/wine/restaurant in empty lot next to community center. No objections.
McLeod's Palouse Market license to continue selling beer/wine out of grocery store. No objections.
Personnel & Pool- Pool committee supports increasing by $5 the amount charged to non-residents for private lessons bringing that cost from $15 to $20. Councilmember Pearce MOVED to amend the 2014 fee schedule to reflect this rate increase for private lessons for non-residents. Councilmember Hicks seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Finance, Property, & Equipment- Councilmember Langsett hopes to meet with Clerk Beeson next week.
We made the last payment for the sludge press; it's now officially paid off. It was a local loan through the state of Washington. The city now makes two loan payments: one for the WWTP, and one for the well.
ALLOW PAYMENT OF BILLS: Councilmember Langsett MOVED that the bills against the city be allowed. Councilmember Wekenman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN: Councilmember Pearce MOVED to adjourn. Councilmember Wekenman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The council meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.
The following checks are approved for payment:
Claims Paid Ck. #5715-#5730 $5,041.78


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Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles
Busted: 10 Myths About Scaring Off Deer
There are many factors that alert deer to danger. (National Park Service/)
There are many things that alert deer and cause them to hightail it to parts unknown, never to be seen in your food plot again. However, hunters have misconceptions about the things that always put deer on edge, or that all-out spook them. Deer are interesting animals, and the rules that govern when and how they blow out of an area are not always black and white. In light of that, here are 10 things that don't always send whitetails running for safety of heavy cover.
1. Wind Stalls Deer Movement
I watched a big typical emerge from a cedar thicket. A sentry on his right and left, the trio of mature bucks marched across the field, straight toward my stand. Sweat poured from my brow, but the wind was so stiff it wicked away the perspiration droplets as fast as my adrenaline could manufacture it. Within minutes, I arrowed the biggest deer in the group.
Hunters say it all the time: "deer are spooky on windy days." Well, tell that to the Penn State University (PSU) whitetail experts. The research undeniably supports bucks are more apt to move on windier days. Researchers analyzed three different categories of wind speeds (less than 1 mph, 1 to 15 mph, and 16 to 27 mph). The replicated study showed that, during daylight hours, bucks moved 30 meters per hour with less than 1 mph of wind, about 35 meters per hour in 1 to 15 mph winds, and a staggering 65 meters per hour in 16 to 27 mph winds. Translation? Wind doesn't bother deer.
2. Human Urine Runs Off Deer For Good
You can't always predict how deer will react to human scent. This buck didn't seem to mind. ( Josh Honeycutt/)
Hunters pee outside, but when my buddy took a leak in front of my best deerstand, which happens to overlook a giant community scrape, it pissed me off. A big deer was in the area, and the last thing I wanted was him irrigating the very spot I expected to run an arrow through that buck.
I figured the deer would never show its rack around my tree again. But it was on camera hitting that scrape the same afternoon, and returned each day for more than a week. I can't say there isn't a deer in the woods that won't spook from human urine, but I've peed in real and fake scrapes for the better part of a decade now, and had lots of photos and videos of big deer tending them afterward.
3. Coyotes Kill a Hunt
I held my breath as a pair of coyotes trotted through the field. Deer were everywhere, but they just stopped feeding to stare. Not one of them ran. Eventually, the song dogs disappeared, and the deer went back about their business, chewing alfalfa, acorns, and cuds.
Deer and coyotes are natural enemies. Still, I've witnessed more deer merely watch than run as a coyote shares a field with them. Sure, if the dog makes an aggressive move, deer dash. But I've witnessed too many whitetails just stand and stare to say a hunt is over when a coyote trots by.
4. Deer Hate Trail Cameras
This deer wasn't deterred by the author's trailcam. (Josh Honeycutt/)
My No. 1 target buck walks up to the camera, sniffs it, and lazily goes on its way. Ten minutes later, another buck on the farm does the same, and runs like Satan just smacked it on the ass.
Some people think trail cameras spook too many whitetails. That's not entirely true. After a decade of running cams, and countless video clips, I've determined it's all about the buck's personality. Some are tolerant, even indifferent, when it comes to cameras. Trail camera videos reveal some deer respond negatively, while others won't even acknowledge their presence.
5. Deer are Scared of Trucks
More than half of my trail cameras —I deploy 40— are checked through a truck window. That's by design, and allows me to monitor them without setting foot on the ground. Some people argue it's better to quietly walk in than to drive a loud vehicle by. Personally, I'd rather a deer see and hear a truck than to see, smell, and/or hear me.
Trucks can serve as low-impact access options when working and scouting. Deer certainly see the big hunk of metal, and usually run from it, but I doubt they associate these with humans or danger. Take advantage of that. If legal and safe, drive a vehicle around a property to check cameras, fix treestands, and complete other tasks. Deer might run, but in my experience, the sight, sound, and smell of a human generally has a bigger impact.
6. The Farmer's Tractor Ruins Your Morning
The farmer's tractor won't spook bucks. (Josh Honeycutt/)
I'm three days into a hunt, and finally the deer I am targeting walks directly to the middle of the field and stays there until dark. Hours pass as I watch it by moonlight. Not wanting the deer to see me leave, I call the farmer and ask him to pick me up in his John Deere. He does, and the deer pays little attention to my exit.
On farms, I love being dropped off and picked up by someone in a tractor. Sometimes, they can even drive up to the tree I'm sitting in, and deer are none the wiser. This prevents them from seeing, smelling, or hearing me along entry and exit routes. It's also a great way to exit the woods after dark if hunting over a food source full of deer.
Read Next: 7 Deer Hunting Tactics You've Never Tried Before But Should
7. Deer are Leery of Boats
I'm paddling up river in a 17-foot canoe. Three others follow behind me. Eventually, we round a bend, and there it stands — a big typical. It watches from the riverbank, observing our party. It never bolts, and as we hit the next turn in the river, it's still walking along the bank.
If we were in motorboats, we'd likely never have seen the deer. However, that encounter shows how beneficial canoes and kayaks can be for deer hunting. They cut down on ground scent, open up new entry and exit routes, and even if a deer sees you, it might not register you as a threat.
8. Deer Blows Ruin Your Day
This old doe has been on the author's cams since 2011, and she's infamous for blowing. So much, in fact, that other deer oftentimes ignore her alarms. ( Josh Honeycutt/)
There's and old doe with a king-sized snout that's been on my cameras since 2011. She has busted me for years, alerting other deer with her infamous blow. But now that she has done it for so many seasons, the other deer typically glance in her direction and continue munching soybeans.
I cringe every time a deer blows. It's the third most obnoxious sound, right behind incessant open-mouth chewing and a forest full of salacious cicadas. The good news? Sometimes that pesky doe will ruin the morning with one of its field-clearing snorts. But it won't always end the hunt. On numerous occasions I've witnessed does blow, and the other deer in the field practically ignore them. Maybe they "cried wolf" one too many times? I don't know. But I do know hunts aren't always over just because a deer clears its snout.
9. You Can't Cut Limbs During a Hunt
I'm high in an oak tree, and a couple pesky limbs are blocking vital shooting lanes. I pull out my hand saw, and zip through the first limb. I'm halfway through the second when I catch movement over my shoulder. A stud is walking in on my stand. I freeze. It walks under the tree and sniffs the sawdust shavings that just fell to the ground.
Some hunters are so afraid of spooking deer that they won't make a peep. That's understandable. But one thing hunters might not have to worry about is cutting limbs. I'm a firm believer the sound of the hand saw actually lured that deer. Maybe it mistook the sound for another buck making a rub. Maybe it was just curios. Either way, I was being loud, and the deer didn't spook from it. A few seasons later, a similar experienced unfolded. I don't think it was a coincidence.
10. If a Deer Sees, Hears, or Smells You...The Hunt's Over
I slowly eased along my entry route. About halfway to the tree, I saw a brown blob on the ridge above. I kept walking, slowly turned my head, and there was the deer. Instead of bolting, it remained bedded, and inquisitively studied me. It eventually faded from view, and I climbed into the treestand about 100 yards away.
Of course, I glassed where it was, and occasionally saw antler tines moving in the brambles. The buck never left its bed, even after I faded from view. It would have been different if I stopped, or if I walked toward the deer. Still, I thought it was especially interesting, and it proved (at least to me) that every deer responds differently to seeing, hearing, and smelling humans.
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I am now firmly ensconced in The Shape of Desire, by Sharon Shinn, and I am coming to the realization that I will probably never love any of her books like I did her Samaria series. Those books kind of brought me back into reading fantasy, and they will always hold a special place in my heart.
I'm going to make myself some supper (nachoes and M & Ms...yum!), and then I fully expect to finish The Shape of Desire very soon. After that, it will be a battle to the death between starting Son of the Shadows and giving in to one of the Samaria books...
Reading stats:
Books finished -- 0; 1 (Daughter of the Forest) total
Time spent reading -- 3 hours; 5 hours total
Pages read/listened to -- 186 pages; 266 pages total/ 0; 30 minutes total


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At the end of 2013, 12 prefectures were storing a total of 140,843 tons of the waste. The basic rule is to have each prefectural government find a final disposal site for radioactive waste produced within its jurisdiction through garbage incineration or sewage treatment.
The central government plans to build final disposal sites in five prefectures–including Chiba–that have a dearth of storage sites, but no significant progress has been made. The other seven prefectures have still not decided how to handle radioactive waste within their boundaries.
Chiba Prefecture designated 3,612 tons of radioactive waste, mainly from the northwestern part of the prefecture, where many hot spots with high radiation levels were detected following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.
The three cities of Kashiwa, Matsudo and Nagareyama incinerated a large part of that waste, producing 2,564 tons of ash that could not be sufficiently stored. The prefectural government allowed 526 tons of the ash to be brought to the Teganuma site at the end of 2012.
Incineration does not destroy radioactive substances, so the ash still falls under the designation for special disposal.
The central government plans to construct a final disposal site in Chiba Prefecture by the end of March 2015, the deadline set under an agreement between the prefectural government and the three municipal governments to end temporary storage at Teganuma.
However, the selection process has not gone smoothly, and the residents filed the lawsuit because they feared the temporary storage site would become the permanent one.
The Tokyo metropolitan government has designated about 982 tons as radioactive waste. All but one ton is now being temporarily stored at a land reclamation site.
Saitama is the only prefecture in the greater Tokyo area that has not designated any radioactive waste. But that does not mean there is no such waste in the prefecture just north of the capital.
In fact, the prefecture is temporarily storing 245 tons of incinerator ash with radiation levels that would qualify it as radioactive waste at its sewage processing facility in Toda.
Saitama Prefecture has not applied for the designation to avoid being obliged to process the waste within the prefecture.
An official with the prefectural government section in charge of sewage management said if radiation levels of the waste decreased to a certain level, it could be turned over to a company handling industrial waste for transport outside of Saitama.
<Media Report>
THREE YEARS AFTER: Radioactive waste piles up in Tokyo area with no place to go (Asahi Newspaper)
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K-Love Day of Faith - Jeremy Camp Meet & Greet
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
BBM offseason - Pressing
Incline Press - 350 method
225x29 PR
55 total = goal met
Flex Row - stack x 15,15,10
Hammer Shrugs - 135x50,50
Notes - I was actually still very tired but I "felt" like lifting, so I figured my time off had been enough.
The 365 single was NOT snappy, so I'm sure on a good night I have more than 225x29 in me. I've been after 30 for a while so it felt good to hit 29 on a bad night.
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maybe some clamps next time?ReplyDelete
Damn, these plates were wobbling like crazy. Any reason why you don't use collars? Or don't you feel the plates shifting at all during your set?ReplyDelete
Oh, and fucking impressive work on the incline Paul!ReplyDelete
I don't generally use clamps for pressing, but yeah coulda used em this time. LOLReplyDelete
Aside from the clamps, maybe your spotter could try backing the fuck up a little. I don't know if it bothers you, but it drives me CRAZY when they have their hands around the bar like that "ready to catch it" at the first sign of slowing down. Throws my concentration off like nothing else.ReplyDelete
Really impressive press.
Impressive as hell! Spotter needs to chill for sure.ReplyDelete
On your (3) 225 sets, how much rest time in between?
Fucking cue tip walking past messed up my viewing pleasure - sold pressing btw!ReplyDelete
From the angle on the bench, all I could think was "I've found Waldo and he's yoked as shit!"ReplyDelete
Well done, sir!
Nice pressing man.. haha.. love it.. just jamming em out.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Oh. "bbm" off season presses. I thought it said BBW and got excited.ReplyDelete
Then I still enjoyed the posting anyway, despite the absence of husky ladies.


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How to Have Better Sleep, so You Can Make More Money!
Most people don't think about their quality of sleep as having anything to do with their income potential. But it is absolutely a factor that has way more to do with our money situation than we would think.
When you haven't got enough sleep or enough quality sleep, our bodies and in turn our lives, are greatly affected by this chain reaction of events.
When we haven't slept well, we don't have as much energy which makes it so our days are less productive than what they could be.
Our hormones are all out of whack including our hormones that regulate our feeling of fullness, hunger signals and our cravings, when we have had less sleep than we need. Which means we often make less than nutritious choices when haven't had enough sleep, we choose more high carb & sugary foods to try and give us that "boost" of energy that we don't have and then we have lower energy levels after we have eaten these foods due to our blood sugar levels being thrown out of whack. If you've ever experienced the afternoon slump where you feel like you could take a nap from about 2-4pm, then this is what you are more than likely experiencing!
When we hit that afternoon slump, instead of being productive, we slow way down and get fewer tasks done that are going to drive the bottom line forward!
My insomnia was so bad that I had to take sleeping pills for it. I found that the sleeping pills were affecting my health (giving me headaches were one of the symptoms that I was experiencing), so I focused on what I could do to truly improve my sleep. I am sharing this with you because I personally have had to work really, really hard at improving my sleep habits to be able to go from an insomniac to being able to sleep an entire night without waking up or only waking up a couple of times! When I worked on my sleep habits, I was able to go off my sleeping pills completely and my entire life changed because I finally had energy again and it definitely had an impact on my money!
So now that I have briefly shared HOW poor sleep is actually affecting your earning potential, here are some ways to get better quality sleep!
Magnesium Helps to Relax Your Body
Often people are so stressed that by the time they want to go to bed, they are too "on" to just fall asleep. The falling asleep aspect is something I hear so often that is really difficult, so making the falling asleep part quicker and less stressful, is very important.
Magnesium is a mineral that is needed by our bodies to perform so many functions but is often lacking in our diets due to the foods that we eat and don't eat enough of. Magnesium helps our minds and bodies to relax and it is really great to supplement with this at night before you go to bed, to help relax your body and prepare it for sleep.
There are many different combinations of Magnesium you can use, but the one that I like to take is Magnesium in powder form and you can find it here.
If you use Magnesium Citrate, you can experience a little bit of a laxative effect sometimes, so just be aware of it. Personally, when I use the Magnesium powder (I just mix it with water and drink it), I haven't experienced it, but when taken in tablet/pill form I have in the past. When I say laxative effect, I don't mean E-Lax type of situation, I just mean a little more than usual.
I also use Magnesium Oil for restless leg or muscle soreness and I spray it on and then wipe it off. The first few times I used it had a small burning/tingling sensation, but as soon as you wipe it off, it goes away (the directions do tell you to spray it on and then let it sit and then wipe it off). I love using this before bed on my calves and legs especially as it helps when I am having restless legs and want to make sure that they don't wake me up in the middle of the night.
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I Can't Live Without My Eye Mask
I am a huge fan of my eye mask. So much so, that I have two of them, one for at home and one that stays in my travel bag so there is no chance of me forgetting it when I travel because that would be devastating, yes I love it that much!
The reason my eye mask is so important for my sleep is because it makes the room so it is completely blacked out and no light is coming in. Our bodies circadian rhythms (which control our sleep and wake cycles), respond to light thinking that it needs to wake up. So if there is any light in our rooms, our bodies naturally may start to feel like it is time to wake up, even if it isn't just yet.
Even with blackout blinds in my room, there is still light that does get through and my eye mask takes care of it. Another reason I love my eye mask is because I found that when I could briefly wake up throughout the night, because I had my mask on and wouldn't see anything, I felt back to sleep so much faster, I didn't check my phone, I didn't look around the room and therefore I went right back to sleep.
Yes it did take time to get used to wearing an eye mask and yes I did knock it off in my sleep for the first few weeks, but I have been wearing it for 4+ years now and I wake up each morning with it on because my body has got used to it. I now crave wearing it and find it extremely calming to put it on and I fall asleep so much faster now.
Ear Plugs Eliminate Background Sounds
I am not just light sensitive but I am also very noise sensitive. Therefore, I wear earplugs as well when I sleep.
Yes wearing earplugs to sleep takes an adjustment period like wearing an eye mask as well, but once you get used to it, man is it worth it. I do have a few different ear piercings so sometimes it can feel a little awkward, but I notice a big difference in my sleep and the number of times that I wake up when I am not wearing them versus when I am wearing them.
Wearing earplugs just cancels any background noise that used to wake me up in the middle of the night. I have no problem hearing my alarm go off in the morning even with my earplugs on.
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Using Mushroom Powders to Help Support Your Body & Relax Before Bed
Now first off I want to make it known, that when I say use mushrooms to help relax before bed, I don't mean the "special" kind of mushrooms. I am talking about mushroom powders that have incredible effects on our physical and mental bodies.
I love using mushroom powders in so many ways to increase my energy, my mental clarity, my mental & brain health, my moods, my adrenal function, my hormones, and so many other aspects of my health.
I am a huge fan of using Four Sigmatics as a daily staple in my life. I love their "hot cacao" drink mixes that aren't filled with sugar like other hot chocolate mixes are. They taste great (honestly, they don't taste like mushrooms, they take like chocolate, I wouldn't drink them just because they are "healthy" if they tasted terrible!) and they are actually SO good for you! Before bed, I use the Chill With Reishi that helps me to relax and sleep better. If you want to try a mushroom powder hot cacao or coffee, use the code "mandyy" at checkout to save you 10% on your order!
Essential Oils Help to Calm You So You Can Relax Enough to Fall Asleep
I also love using high quality essential oils such as lavender and serenity to help my nervous system to get really calm and be able to wind down to stop thinking so much and just feel calm and peaceful and be able to fall asleep.
Be Open to "Unconventional" Methods
Another method that I used for many years and now I used when I feel like I want to or need it, is hypnosis. I started using sleep and stress hypnosis meditations years ago when I was struggling with my insomnia and working shift work. I actually tried hypnosis before I ever meditated, so hypnosis in my world at that time was still "out there," but I can tell you I am SO glad I set any thoughts about it aside and just gave it a try.
Using hypnosis for sleep is the way that I have found works better than so many other approaches for getting super calm before bed and truly getting into a relaxed state.
My body feels totally different, all of my thoughts in my busy brain are able to quiet down and I get into such a relaxed state that I sleep literally like a baby when I use sleep hypnosis tracks.
What I do is use a track that is specifically for stress relief that I purchased and downloaded onto my phone, I push play when I am in bed and comfy and then I totally relax and just listen to the words as it slowly calms my mind and body until I completely fall asleep. Here is the stress relief hypnosis track that I personally have been using for the past couple of years that I love.
Click here to download my Realistic Budget template!
Read This Book to Dive More Into Optimizing Your Sleep
If you want a really awesome book to read even more ways to improve your quality of sleep, I suggest reading The Sleep Revolution! I read this book and absolutely loved the information that was shared in it and I used it when I was experiencing my insomnia a couple of years ago and a lot of what is in that book, I used in my own life to be able to now sleep soundly each night!
Your Digestion Affects Your Sleep
Another factor that most people don't think about that is linked to their sleep, is their digestive system.
A few years back when I was training for a fitness competition and before I went to school to study Holistic Nutrition and didn't know any better, I was told to have a meal before I went to bed each night. It wasn't a huge meal but more of a snack. I didn't realize it at first but later on, I noticed that it was really having an effect on my sleep because my body thought it was supposed to be digesting food, but I was sleeping. This caused two problems, it affected my digestive system because my digestion was poor because I was sleeping so it didn't have the full amount of energy dedicated to it to digest my food. But also because my body was attempting to digest my food, it was still "working" when it should have been more in maintenance mode.
Having meals too close to bed can affect your digestive system and in turn your quality of sleep, so be careful how close your meals or big snacks are to your bedtime.
A book that will help you to understand your digestive system better and how to really improve it is, Eating Alive – Prevention Through Nutrition.
Technology is Disrupting Your Sleep
Lights from computers, phones, alarm clocks and other technology have an effect on your sleep as well. I suggest shutting off, unplugging or removing any technology from your room that truly doesn't need to be there, so you can have better sleep and not be affected by these. In the evenings I will also wear blue light blocking glasses when I am looking at screens to help with my sleep. What I suggest is not cheaping out on them and getting ones that actually fit properly to your head and spending the money on them, otherwise, you won't end up wearing them or they are more of a distraction because they are falling off or just don't sit correctly.
Your Stress & Worries Are Causing You to Lie Awake
Often we can't fall asleep even if we are so exhausted because we are so worried and stressed. And the most common thing we stress about is our finances. This is not a joke and when we are stressing about our finances before bed, it makes it so we get less sleep, less quality sleep and wake up exhausted yet again.
Suggestions for this are, writing down in a journal your thoughts before bed to get them out of your head, reading a money mindset book before bed to help change your thoughts and feelings around money to being positive instead of negative. Click here to read my Top 8 Best Money Mindset Books. Another thing I will get my clients to do is to tell themselves that you can't fix everything with your finances and to leave those thoughts until tomorrow, tonight, just focus on getting an amazing sleep.
If your finances are a constant state of anxiety and stress for you, focus your energy on improving your finances so you are actually able to reduce this stress instead of living the rest of your life with it. If you are struggling with credit card debt, work with a financial coach who can walk you through the step by step actions of getting your credit cards paid off and keeping them paid off.
If you are in a job that is sucking the life out of you and doesn't serve you or make you feel truly happy, filled with joy and like you are doing your life's work and purpose, consider working with a financial coach that will help you to set yourself up financially to be able to leave your soul-sucking job, to do what you are most passionate about. The money that you will spend to work with a coach, will pay off 10x+ more because of the emotional, mental and physical stress that has been reduced in your life and your quality of life improving because you are doing what you are supposed to be doing. This means you will see you stress levels reduce and your relationships drastically change because deep down inside, you are truly happy and that makes you show up as the person that you want to in your life. If you want to know more about financial coaching, you can read the article I wrote here about Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Coaching.
If you are struggling with falling asleep because of your financial worries, download my free "4 Steps to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt" E-book, this gives you more in detail, the step by step actions to take, to get your debt paid off much quicker than you currently are right now and for getting your finances organized and improving your money situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Coaching
I would love for you to share the ways that you have found successful for helping you to get better quality sleep! Comment below and I will reply back to you!
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Chapel of Resurrection
Opened in 1994, the Chapel of Resurrection is the central place of worship at SAIACS. Chapel services, cell group events, and seasonal services are held here regularly. The chapel is also a popular wedding location. Renovations to update and expand the chapel were made in the spring of 2019. Walk up to the aisle, kneel at the altar, and encounter God's presence.
Fisherman's Chapel
Located under the iconic dome at SAIACS, this is an intensely personal prayer chapel, usually used for solitude and personal and small-group prayer.
Garden of Gethsemane
Located between the administrative block and the library is a small prayer garden called the Garden of Gethsemane. This is a great outdoor place for personal prayer, praying with friends, and personal mentoring and counselling. Plans are in progress to spruce up and further landscape this space in the near future.
Good Shepherd Chapel
The Good Shepherd Chapel at the back of the Chapel of Resurrection is a prayer closet for quiet meditation and prayer for individuals and small groups. Step inside and close the door to experience a deep sense of peace in this space.


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Going Zero Waste With Your Wardrobe
Jan. 16, 2020 | 7 mins | Zainab M.
The latest fashion and awesome bargains can make us weak in the knees! It is hard to break our habits despite our good intentions. Those are the times when we could visualize all the beautiful things in our wardrobe and resist the urge for fast fashion or perhaps consider creative zero waste ways to get a similar look. Here is some food for thought:
Buy second-hand clothing.
Clothing swaps are a great way to update your wardrobe and find a home for items you don't wear any longer.
Be ruthless on fit, if it fits well, you're most likely to wear it.
Donate unworn pieces.
Keep some of your worn-out clothes for rags.
Learn a few sewing tricks (like shortening a hem or darning).
Keep a handkerchief in your purse/bag.
Make your clothes last longer by washing at lower temperatures.
Choose natural fibers or recycled synthetics as much as you can.
The goal is to do the best you can with the options available to you and the resources you have. There is a lot to learn as you go and there's always a next time to do a little bit better.


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Round-table talks
Presentation and discussion of research papers at the Academic Council for research and administrative activity
Integration Projects of Russia in Post-Soviet Space: Ideas and Practice.
(Lidiya S.Kossikova)
Modernization of the CIS Countries' Economies: National, Regional and Global Factors
(Alexey V. Shurubovich, co-presenter Dr. (Econ.) Elena B.Lenchuk)
Economic Positions of Russian in the Central-Asian Region: Ways of Strengthening under Global Competition Circumstances
(Elena M. Kuzmina)
On General Economic Theory (Attempt of Scientific Synthesis).
(Yury K.Knyazev)
Two Koreas and Russia: Two Ways of Ending the Deadlock
(George D.Toloraya)
EurAzEs Integrational Grouping Development Perspectives
(Mikhail Yu. Golovnin)
Russia's Pathways in the Future (Vyacheslav I. Dashichev )
International Expansion and Russia's National Interests
(Boris A. Heifets)
Contemporary Regional Policy of the People's Republic of China
(Lyudmila I. Kondrashova)
Assurance of Natural Calamities: World Practice and Russian Experience
(Sergey A. Sedov)
The Russian Border Region Under Globalization Conditions
(Leonid B.Vardomsky)
Russia Under the Conditions of Globalization and Regionalization of Contemporary World (2007-2015)
(Anatoly N.Barkovsky)
EU Expansion and Perspectives of Eastern German Lands (Leonid I.Tsedilin)
Global Domination Policy: From the 20th to the 21st Century (Vyacheslav I.Dashichev)
Is Russia Capable to Develop in a Swifter and More Effective Way? (Leonid V.Krasnov)
Theoretical and Practical Aspects of the Natural Monopolies Reforms (Marina A.Deryabina)
Challenges of Globalization and the Perspectives of Euro-Asian Integration (Alexander N.Bykov)
Migration Regime and its Influence on External Labor Migration in Russia (Irina A.Malakha)
New Forms of Risk Distribution: from Microeconomics to Banking (Sergey A.Sedov)
The Theory of Social Market Economy and Socio-Economic Transformation in the Post-Socialist Countries (Yuri K.Knyazev)
Multi-level Economic Structures in Global Processes: Peculiarities of Interaction (Leon Z. Zevin.)
Russia and Central-Eastern Europe: Emerging New Relations for early 21st Century (Igor I. Orlik)
The Problems of Introducing Single Currency of the Union State (Michael S. Lyubsky)
Ethno-National Problems (the Russian and World Experience of their Regulation) (Alla A. Yazkova)
Russia between Past and Future (Vyacheslav I. Dashichev)
Russian Regions: Transformation Trends Towards Independent Economic Subjects' Status (Marina A. Deryabina)
Sub-federal Aspects of Globalization: Russian Experience (Ruben N. Yevstigneyev)
The Russian Pension System and World Experience (Lyudmila S. Degtyar)
Globalization and Regionalization in light of Russia's Interests and Perspectives for Integration in Euro-Asian space (Alexander N. Bykov)
Privatization, property, control: priorities changed (Marina Deryabina)
The Russian-Ukrainian Economic Relations during post-Soviet period: Dynamics, Problems and Perspectives (Lydia S. Kossykova)
The Transformations of Social and Class Nature of the Communist Power in Europe and Asia (Anatoly P. Butenko)
Attraction of Foreign Investments by Issue of Securities (Седов С.А.)
Russia's Economic Development Pattern in Age of Globalization: the Role of External Factor (Leo Zevin, Margarita Strepetova, Natalya A. Ushakova)
Ten Years of Political Transformations in Romania (Nicholay I. Dovzhenko)
The Social Reforms in Transition Economies: Russia within the Framework of Central and East European Countries' Experience (Lyudmila S. Degtyar')
The Southern Direction of Russian Foreign Policy (the Caucasus-the Black Sea region -the Balkans) in the New System of International Relations (Alla A. Yazkova)
Globalization as a Challenge to World Economic Order (Oleg T. Bogomolov)
Russia's Policy and Cooperation with Eastern Asian States in 1990s (Marina Ye. Trigubenko)
Slovenia's Economic Phenomenon and its Significance (Yuri K. Knyazev)
Some Theoretical Aspects of the CIS Countries' Economic Cooperation (Alexei V. Shurubovich)
China: Development Problems and Contemporary Historiography (Leo P. Delyussin)
Foreign Direct Investments to the CIS Countries (Victor A. Durnev)
International Financial Crises and the Lessons for Russia (Alexander N. Bykov)
The Transcaucasian States and Russia (Alla A. Yazkova)
The Transformations in Russia and China: Similarities and Differences (Anatoly P.Butenko)
Economic Reforms and Russia's Structural Policy (V.N. Gavrilov)
Reforms and Regional Economic Policy in Chinese People's Republic of China (1979-1997) (Lyudmila I. Kondrashova)
The Left Turn Problem in the Central and East European countries (Nicholay I. Buharin, Nicholay I Dovzhenko.)
The Origins and Nature of Ideological Crisis in Post-Communist Russia (Alexander S. Tsipko)
Foreign Economic Liberalization and Russia's Regional problems (Leonid B. Vardomsky)
Market Economy and Market socialism: Soviet, Russian and Chinese experience (Anatoly P. Butenko.)
Russia and the CIS: the Search for a new Model of Economic Cooperation (Ruslan S. Grinberg, Lydia S. Kossikova)
Russia's National Security and NATO's Expansion (Vyacheslav I. Dashichev)
The Russian Diaspora in new abroad Countries (Kazakhstan, Latvia, Georgia): Problems and Possible Ways of Solution (Alla A. Yazkova)
Journal "The World of Transformations"
The next issue of the Journal "The World of Transformations", 2018, N 3 is preparing to be published.
Moscow, Presidium of the RAS,
October 28-29, 2010
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Oxford University History Skills Workshop
Oxford University History Faculty is offering a History Skills Workshop after school on Tuesday 9th October for any students in state schools in and around Oxford who are considering applying to study history at Oxford University. The small interactive workshop will be particularly useful for any Year 13 students who are applying to Oxford this October and would like some additional support with the application process. Potential applicants in Year 12 and any teachers would be very welcome too. The workshop will include:
– primary source analysis to familiarise students with the aims of the History Aptitude Test (HAT)
– a mini-mock interview to show students what tutors are looking for in history interviews
– guidance on personal statements and written work etc
– Q&A with current history students and tutors
If some of your students and/ or you would like to attend (or have any questions about the workshop), please email Sian Pooley (the History Faculty's Schools Liaison co-ordinator) with numbers by Friday 5th October – email@example.com
This event was prompted by a request from a local school, but is part of a programme of History Skills Workshops that the History Faculty is developing for state schools across the UK. It is hoped that a similar workshop for local schools can be offered annually. For more information about the Oxford University History Faculty and to sign up for further information about our work with schools, see: https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/outreach


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|22.11.2012 - MAS secures RM5bln financing for aircraft
|Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) has entered into an Islamic financing scheme of up to RM5.3 billion to fund the purchase of eight aircraft. The national carrier had executed a master facility for a Bai Bithaman Ajil Islamic financing arrangement with Turus Pesawat Sdn Bhd, a special purpose company owned by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), to provide financing facilities. The current facility will be used to finance the purchase of six Airbus A380-800, one Airbus A330- 200F and one Airbus A330-300 and other related expenses, MAS said in a filing to the exchange...............................................Full Article: Source


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The St. Charles Fire Department has retained Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for once again meeting the criteria established through the CFAI's voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.
The St. Charles Fire Department is one of only 250 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. The department was first accredited in 2013.
CFAI is dedicated to assisting fire and emergency service agencies throughout the world achieve excellence through self-assessment and accreditation to continually improve and enhance services to their communities.
The CFAI process is voluntary, and provides an agency with an improvement model to assess its service delivery and performance internally. The agency then works with a team of peers from other agencies to evaluate its completed self-assessment.


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We offer both classes and private sessions to meet your training needs. This includes puppy training, basic obedience, graduate level and all levels of competitive agility instruction. Private appointments are tailored to your needs mainly focusing on problem behaviors, or for those who cannot make our class schedule.
I'm Nell Wirtes and since 2008 I have provided class and private instruction to residents of NW Florida. As a certified Pro Dog Trainer with Absolute Dogs my goal is to help dog and owner build a strong and trusting working relationship on their way to achieving real life results. It brings me great joy to help dog and owner reach their potential!
With hundreds of satisfied dog training customers over the years click on the link below to view some of their reviews.
I began Dog Max, Inc. in January of 2008. Since that time I have continuously studied to be able to offer clients the best possible teaching. Along the way I have learned a lot though some of it I left behind as it didn't further my goal to help connect dog and owner in a positive way.
It gives me great joy to enhance the relationship between owner and dog and create an atmosphere of cooperation so they can reach their personal goals. Those goals are different for every dog and owner but many times it's a common path that takes them there.
This is where teaching real life skills through games comes in. Dogs learn at a much faster rate when teaching is in the form of a game and I have found that the owners are more willing to play these teaching games as it's a much more fun to 'play to learn' than to 'drill to learn'.
Games based learning can teach skills that all dog owners want as well as important concepts that owners want but rarely think about…like confidence, tolerance to frustration, grit, calmness, optimism, independence and many others.
Join me in taking the other path that teaches while you play. I use all these games on my dogs and they have helped us overcome many challenges and can give you the real life results you want.
This class is for dogs up to 6 months of age. Utilizing a games based approach to dog training we focus on obedience, confidence building and appropriate socialization. This 6 week class is a vital step in your dog's development as a well rounded individual. This class is held on Saturday mornings at 9 am.
This 6 week class is for any dog over 6 months of age. Through games we will be building the dog's skills and ability to connect and focus on you helping him to become the dog you've always wanted. Class is held on Monday evenings at 6 pm.
This class is a follow-on to the Foundations class for the dogs and owners that want to take their training to the next level building grit and determination through additional challenges. This is a 6 week course. Class offered periodically
Taking your dog to the vet for routine visits or emergencies can be stressful for the dog not to mention us. In this class we aim to teach the dog what to expect and what we expect from him so that all involved have the least amount of stress possible. This class will only be taught periodically so call for times.
There are situations that may need individual attention due to dog behavioral issues or schedule conflicts. I will come to your home and assess your dog's situation and suggest one or two program options whichever best suits your situation.
All the programs will be tailored to your needs and include one on one sessions, online video references, unlimited text/email support and continued feedback to aid your success in reaching your goals.
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I've known Nell (owner/trainer) of Dog Max, Inc. for over 10 years, ever since I watched and competed with her and her Dobermans in agility.About three years ago I started driving the 87 mile one-way trip to Crestview for agility classes. I decided to do this because although there are some excellent dog trainers closer to me, there aren't any better teachers. I love the fact that Nell "teaches" me and doesn't just train the dog. I also love the fact that she has a positive influence on me and my training methods for agility and there is no rushing involved.
While I only go to Nell for agility lessons she teaches puppy and pet obedience classes, as well as in-home personal instruction. Nell also has a wealth of canine health and nutrition knowledge, which she shares freely when asked. I think Dog Max is an excellent choice for you and your four-legged family members.
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Nell Wirtes is truly an amazing trainer. We have 5 dogs, 4 of them are large breed dogs and of the 4 large dogs 3 are male. We had been having some issues with what we thought was aggression in one of the dogs. He would get in fights with the other two male dogs. These fights would get pretty bad and were getting hard to break up. We thought he would out grow it. Of course that did not happen and things continued to escalate. We did not like to have guests come to our home because all but 1 of the dogs were ill mannered and did not listen. We knew something had to change. We had let things go too long and needed help to make those changes. We did not know where to start so we called Nell at Dog Max. She came very highly recommended and after her first session I can see why. She was able to recognize behavior in my dogs that I did not understand. She is teaching our dogs the proper way to behave and teaching us how to work with them and better understand them. Our dogs truly enjoy their training with her. She has given us hope that our dogs can be well behaved and pleasant to be around. I can't say enough good things about her and her ability as a trainer. She is truly amazing and I would recommend her. I wish I had called her a long time ago. Christi S.
I started training at Dog Max with my German Shepherd when she was five months old. Through puppy class and basic obedience not only did she learn all the fundamentals, but Nell helped us as a team over come some of her issues she was having. Now Karma has not only certified with Canine Good Citizen but has also continued to train in agility. We've been training here for close to four years and I couldn't think of a better place to bring your dog! Nell is a resource of information on every aspect from training to diets and is able to analyze issues and help you and your puppy grow. This is the place to go! Ariel Thorp
"I met Nell several years ago when I called her regarding agility training for my young, challenging Doberman. Remi is a very smart and athletic dog, but could be very insecure and reactive. Remi instantly bonded with Nell, and we both learned a ton about agility from her. She is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever worked with, as she is very patient and enthusiastic and willing to think outside of the box. In the course of our two years with Nell, Remi went from being crated and covered during group classes, to socializing and interacting with other dogs and their owners during class. We became a much happier and better educated team and we both loved our Tuesday morning classes with Nell! I highly recommend her for agility instruction, as well as basic and puppy obedience and behavior modification! She is wonderful!" A. Berlew
I have been training with Nell Wirtes for over a decade. Her training methods are sound, her handling techniques are polished and she has an amazing rapport with every dog she works with. She has a solid background in obedience, agility and conformation which she maintains by constantly participating in training opportunities, shows and trials herself. SHE IS NOT AFRAID TO TRY SOMETHING NEW. She brings what she learns to class and shares with her students. Over the years that I have trained with her, Nell has periodically revamped her training methods and classes to incorporate new and innovative training techniques to her clients and dogs. Each change has improved her class presentations and expanded her ability to address a wide variety of behavioral challenges in the dogs she works with. There are other trainers in our area, but what Nell brings to the dog training arena is truly an art form. You will come away from her classes improving your relationship with your dog along with the dog's behavior.
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A funeral service for Nobuko Ike, 98-year-old, California-born Nisei, who passed away on June 17, 2020
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3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, with Rev. Matsumoto from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her son, Toshiyuki Ike; daughter, Nancy (Ted) Lieu; grandchildren, Eric Lieu and Ian Lieu; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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EDOX is a research project dedicated to interdisciplinary exploration of medieval and early modern drama at Oxford, combining the techniques of performance, film-making, archival research, translation and editing.
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Website for the Jesus College, University of Oxford.
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The website for the Oxford edition of John Donne's sermons. The site contains information about the project, as well as the text of all sermons which survive in manuscript. Comments about the site design here. The site was built in Drupal, and is managed as part of the Oxford CEMS project.
Merton College is a vibrant and diverse intellectual community that has been at the forefront of education and research at Oxford University since 1264. Notes on design. Notes on how site was built.


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Women's Turbans Online in Nigeria
Turbans are usually a representation of faith, but over time, have become a rather popular item of clothing or even more aptly put, a fashion accessory. Worn by men and women alike, turbans are headbands that are made by winding cloth around the head, usually held with a pin to keep it in place or folded in a professional way that it does not loosen eventually. Here in Nigeria, turbans are worn mostly by women and are a very necessary fashion accessory. For days when you do not feel like flaunting your hair, a turban is a sure way to keep it covered and look chic and classy. For muslim ladies, alternating between hijab and turbans ensure you are always looking different and classy even while covering your hair.
There are quite a number of styles of turbans. Some of them are not even known. A dumalla is a rounder, larger turban. A parna is a smaller round turban, usually tied using a thicker checkered or printed material. There is also the Paghri or Pagh, which is angular in style. Whether you buy the softer printed ones or the plain ones, a turban is a must have in any female's wardrobe. And with a turban, you do not have to worry about unnecessary heat under your hair when you wear one. Turbans are comfortable and do not generate any kind of heat because they are made with light materials. They are even more comfortable than wigs, and of course, they give a certain sassy style to the wearer.
Turbans can be worn either as part of a casual wear or a formal one. If you are looking for the semi casual look, you can always wear it on a shirt and pair of jeans. If you are wearing a pattern turban, your dress should be plain in complimenting colors, and if you are wearing a plain one, you can play with patterned materials!
Where to Buy Female Turbans in Nigeria
At Habeebat's store, we are most concerned about the quality of our service and the quality of what you are getting from our online store. Whether it is a patterned or plain turban, in any style you want, you can be sure to find it on Habeebat's store. Choose a nice dress from our large collection of women's dresses and pair it with a nice turban. Our female turbans come at affordable prices and we have an endless collection of styles that you can pick from and have delivered to your doorstep. With our range of prices, you can be able to buy as many colors as you want at a go without having to dig a hole in your pocket. Have a friend you want to give a nice gift? Get her a turban from Habeebat's store and she will love it. Not sure of what style or color suits you best? Take your time and go through our store; you will surely find something that suits your style and persona!


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ABA Forum on Construction Law's Fall Meeting Explores Inclusion, Diversity, and Professionalism in the Construction and Legal Industries
I was fortunate to attend the ABA Forum on Construction Law's fall meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from October 23 – 25, 2019. The program titled Building a Better Construction Industry through Inclusion, Diversity, and Professionalism was a first for both the Forum on Construction Law and the ABA. Never before had any ABA group dedicated an entire meeting to the topics of inclusion, diversity, and professionalism. The following ABA diversity commissions and coalitions co-sponsored the event: the Commission on Women in the Profession, the Coalition on Racial and Ethnic Justice, the Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities, the Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, the Commission on Disability Rights, and the Council for Diversity in the Educational Pipeline.
The speakers in the nine plenary sessions provided a wealth of information, insight, and practical tips to both lawyers and construction professionals alike. Here are some of the highlights:
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I was invited to attend the first Golden Collar Awards on February 13th. This strategically timed event coincides with much of the award season drama that goes on in Los Angeles from January thru March.
It was a media frenzy with camera's squarely pointed at the stars. Many of the same questions where asked "what are you wearing", "what was it like to work with so and so" and "what's your next project"? The biggest difference was those camera's also got to focus in on how amazing rescue dogs are.
Most of the dogs spotlighted this year are rescued. Many of these dogs look just like the faces I see every week when I travel an hour outside of Los Angeles to the County Shelter in Baldwin Park.
Baldwin Park is one of the oldest shelters in Los Angeles. It is located in a lower income neighborhood where people routinely bring their unwanted pets thinking they will find a home there. The sad truth is most of them don't make it out. The staff is wonderful and do everything they can to help these animals find homes. Their resources are limited and, although they try to keep the animals for as long as they can, they are forced to euthanize many potential movie stars.
I travel out every week to volunteer in the "Pup My Ride" program. Pup My Ride is under the umbrella of the Best Friends Animal Society but was the original brainchild of an amazing woman called Robin Harmon. Pup transports anywhere from 25 to 45 dogs each week to out of state rescue groups.
To date, over 3000 dogs lives have been saved because of Pup. In many ways this process is much like the film "Schindler's List". We can only take the healthiest, most adoptable characters under 30 pounds. This leaves many with minor issues unable to go.
It is heartbreaking and many a personal bank account has been depleted trying to get a dog healthy enough to "get a seat a seat on the bus".
Robin herself works tirelessly to see that every dog who is eligible be given a chance to get out. This translates into endless hours of work off the clock and a running tab at the kindly vet willing to give discounts.
The newest Bud Lite Superbowl star, Weego, is a carbon copy of many of the dogs that show up at Baldwin in looks and temperament. A happy little chap looking only to please you. Mixed with something something.
It is routinely known that Hollywood trainers look for dogs beyond their puppy years. They want to see personality.
Cosmo, trained and owned by Mathilde De Cagney, is the soulful dog from the film "Beginners" starring Ewan Mc Gregor and Christopher Plummer. Many of Cosmo's scenes are played out with Plummer who received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film.
Cosmo joined a long list of "famous" dogs De Cagney has owned and trained. The most notable being "Eddie" (played by Moose) from the tv series "Frasier". De Cagney has been an outspoke advocate of rescuing from the shelter and all her dogs have come from there.
Ewan Mc Gregor formed a strong bond with Cosmo during the filming calling him "An amazing wee man". He was so inspired on the last day of filming he found his own shelter dog to rescue who he calls "Sid".
The film "The Artist" has been the critics choice for best picture of the year. The Academy Award nominations have followed. No surprise a silent film would be the ultimate vehicle to propel a canine star to the forefront.
Uggie who plays the most loyal friend in the film has become the sought after photo op during this awards season.
Uggie was about to be taken to the shelter as the family who owned him found him too high energy and difficult to deal with. Omar Von Muller stepped in before he could be dumped. Von Muller tells the media at every opportunity "he is part of our family, he sleeps with us".
The plight of homeless dogs everywhere is dire. Here in Los Angeles there is talk of repeal of the Hayden Act. This will severely cut the budget of many city and county shelters yet again and reduce the time any animal gets to stay in the shelter before euthanasia.
The misconception is you can't find a great dog at the shelter, or it is too sad to go there.
I am here to tell you, yes it may be sad, but use the opportunity to rise above your own emotions. Be there for them. Every kind of face, shape, size and yes pure breed can be found at your local shelter. Better yet, travel out to a lower income neighborhood where the need is even greater.
Your life will be changed in a profound way. Mine was and continues to be.
Edited by Hayley Samuelson
Lisa Avebury lives in Los Angeles transplanted from NYC, is a bodyworker, healer and globe trotter who loves hanging out in stone circles, spending quality time with her dog, Douglas Fur, and sometimes just cleaning the bathtub to a brilliant shine! You can find her at www.circleseeker.com.