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Layton City PolicyBack To Title List | Chapter List | Section List
3302 - Part-Time Employee Compensation
Part-time regular positions will be assigned an hourly wage range which may be adjusted from time-to-time. Employees who are hired in part-time regular positions, regardless of whether they have worked for Layton City previously, will start at the beginning of the range for those positions unless otherwise approved by the City Manager..
Part-time regular employees who work continuously for the City should receive annual performance evaluations and may receive merit pay increases within their range based upon their performance. Part-time regular employees receive the same merit increase opportunities as full-time regular employees to move through their specific range. (See Policy 3701).
Temporary Employee Compensation
Temporary positions will be assigned an hourly wage range which may be adjusted from time to time. Employees who are hired in temporary positions for the first time will start at the beginning of the range. Each year a temporary employee is re-employed by the City, the Department Director may approve up to a 25 cent per hour increase, within the range, depending on that employee's performance during the prior year. Temporary employees are not otherwise eligible for merit increases.
Amended, 4/5/1995
Amended, 1/1/1996
Amended, 12/9/1993, Previous Policy,
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- 2 cups fresh corn
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 1 cup chopped radishes
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons white miso paste
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 4 (6 ounce) Mason jars
- Combine corn, edamame, radishes, green onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together canola oil, rice vinegar, white miso paste and chili garlic sauce (if using).
- Stir dressing into corn mixture and divide salad between Mason jars.
- Refrigerate at least an hour. Shake before serving.
5. Avocado Mango Black Bean Salad
- 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, or 1/2 cup chopped red onion for a mild flavor)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 – 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups of spinach
- 1 1/2 cups of cooked quinoa
- Add the avocado, 1 tbsp lime juice, mango, and jalapeno to a large bowl and gently toss.
- Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, salt, honey together in a small bowl. Once those ingredients are mixed well, add olive oil slowly while continuing to whisk.
- Pour dressing over avocado mixture, add black beans and gently toss.
- Serve over a bed of spinach with quinoa.
6. Veggie Salad with Lemon Dressing
- Celery
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Capsicum
- Tomato
- Spring Onion
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Water
- Salt/pepper
- Make lemon dressing in separate small jar and shake (One part lemon juice to three parts olive oil plus salt & pepper).
- Pop lemon dressing in the bottom of the salad jar and layer veggies in order above.
- Seal and store in fridge
- When ready to serve, shake up to cover the salad with the dressing or dump on a plate.
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That bright pink color comes from a homemade beet vinaigrette. And quinoa is a grain-like food with a lot of protein and fiber, which means it'll fill you up. Get the recipe here.
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Chicago police arrested two men and a woman this morning in a Far South Side home where they also found drugs, weapons and more than $14,000 in cash.
Gang officers in the area had been investigating several recent shootings they believed sprang from drug disputes among gangs, according to a statement released by police. Investigators learned of the home in the 9100 block of South Justine Street where they suspected drugs were stashed.
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LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE (for 2)
Courtesy of Garozzo's
½ lb linguine, cooked al dente
½ lb peeled and deveined shrimp (about 6-8)
½ cup Roma tomatoes, diced
½ lb medium/large scallops
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
1 8 oz. can chopped clams with juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp chopped fresh garlic
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
2 cups Béchamel sauce
1 qt whole milk
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
1 tbsp chicken base
1 tsp granulated white pepper
DIRECTIONS (for Béchamel):
In medium sauce pan, heat butter over medium heat. Once butter is melted add flour and stir until thickened. Add milk, chicken base, and pepper and heat over low heat until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
In a large skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for two minutes. Add garlic and salt & pepper. Add shrimp, scallops and clams and cook until shrimp are pink. Add béchamel sauce and chicken broth and let simmer for a minute. Add pasta and heat through. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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The epros®DrainLining method is a cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) process used in trenchless pipe and sewer rehabilitation ("no-dig" applications).
The start or end point can be a manhole, inspection hole or cleaning eye or a open cut pipe. The basic condition is that there is enough space to place the inversion fitting of the inversion unit or water rig. Also, the liner may pass through several manholes between the start and end points, inclusive of manholes with channel diversion. It is possible to install the liner along channel diversions or invert bends at an angle up to 90 degrees.
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Head Start provides an array of comprehensive, quality services, including health, nutrition, parent support, education, and mental health, to children ages three to five and their families. The program's vision is "each child and family leaves Head Start healthy, eager to learn, and ready for success." Program staff work closely with families to ensure that each child has the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in kindergarten. The Early Head Start program provides services to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women in Torrington and Winsted through home visiting and socialization.
Program Brochures and Print Materials
Download Head Start/Early Head Start 2017 Annual Report
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Torrington - Forest Court
57 Forest Court, Torrington, CT 06790
Natalie Gonzalez • 860.482.5286 x228
Kristina Tucker • 860.482.5286 x229
Winsted -Batcheller School
201 Pratt Street, Winsted, CT 06098
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New Milford - Northville Elementary School
22 Hipp Road, New Milford, CT 06776
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The Northville Elementary site houses a Head Start-funded half-day classroom.
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107 North Street, Plymouth, CT 06787
Pam Vellucci • 860.689.6832
The Plymouth site houses a Head Start funded school-day classroom.
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Torrington - East School
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
860.482.5286 or 860.489.8281
Torrington - Forest Court
57 Forest Court, Torrington, CT 06790
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Pam Velucci • 860.482.5286 x216
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The Torrington site houses six Head Start-funded classrooms with full- and half-day options. School Readiness is also available.
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Winsted - Batcheller School
201 Pratt Street, Winsted, CT 06098
Suzanne Prevuznak • 860.379.3123
The Winsted site houses a Head Start-funded school-day classroom, Early Head Start Program, and a School Readiness classroom.
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I love this quote. I have the quote on a magnet in my classroom and have frequently talked about it with my students. I believe in modeling being a learner with students, parents, colleagues, and the greater community. Over the past year, I completed a demanding one year graduate program, worked a full-time teaching job, participated in many other learning opportunities where I was able to share my learning publicly and with great success! It was exhilarating, challenging, and quite a confidence builder.
My graduate program in school leadership prepared me to take the next step and I believe I am completely ready for the shift from teacher to administrator. The part I think I forgot about was what happens when it doesn't work out the way I want it to work out? What if I don't get that job I had my sights set on? Talking about having a growth mindset it easy until you actually have to have that growth mindset. I have watched my students struggle, take risks with their learning, stand up in front of their peers, teachers, and principals and really put themselves out there. We encourage children to do this all of the time and remind them the importance of having a growth mindset and being resilient. What I forgot to tell them is when it doesn't turn out the way they wanted, it is an opportunity.
My most recent experience didn't turn out the way I wanted. For the past couple of weeks I have been vacillating between realizing it was for the best and being completely distraught and worried about the future. I was humbled by the fact that no matter what I did, it didn't work out the way I had planned…humility is a gift of grace. Not getting what I want is an opportunity to realize I am just a person doing the best I can with the gifts I have been given. I have faith in knowing that I am not in charge and what will be, will be. I love learning and teaching and serving others. That is what is important and being humbled is a gift that keeps me grounded. Serving my school community is the thing I love and makes me who I am. So I will continue to model 'what I would do if I knew I could not fail.'
"Being humble means recognizing we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others."
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"You're either making it, or faking it," so said the shoe shiner to the businessman wearing Allen Edmonds shoes in an old shoe commercial. The businessman looked the part but there was a chance that he was not being the part.
Likewise, are you looking the part of a successful advisor but not quite "being" the part?
Authenticity is a critical component of being a successful financial advisor. Unfortunately, not all advisors fit that description. I had one advisor tell me, "he could be selling anything but he just happened to be selling financial services." Clearly, I wouldn't want to be his client.
When you are authentic, clients can feel it. They turn more of their assets over to you. They refer more people to you. They take your advice. And they are more likely to reach their goals because you have a genuine interest in their success.
So, how can you be an authentic advisor as opposed to one who just looks the part?
Here are three keys:
1. Examine your motivation.
Are you in this business because you can make a lot of money? Once again, I had a conversation with an advisor who said he didn't like being an advisor but he kept at it because he was making a lot of money. And while I've lost track of this advisor, it wouldn't surprise me to discover he bounced out of the business as clients realized his heart was in the wrong place.
Authentic advisors are, first and foremost, motivated to help clients succeed. They put their clients' needs first and receive great satisfaction seeing their clients reach lifetime goals. And guess what? When you do that, you'll end up making a lot of money.
2. Genuinely like your clients.
Adding new clients can be difficult at times so it's tempting to bring on anybody that is willing to work with you regardless of the fit. Instead, I encourage you to interview your potential new clients just like they interview you. These people could be with you for 10 or 20 years so make sure you really like them. If you bring someone on because they have a lot of money but you don't really enjoy being with them or they challenge your advice, you'll do yourself, your staff and your client a huge disservice.
Authentic advisors work with clients where there's mutual like, trust and respect. If you have a client or two that does not fit that description, then it's time to fire them. That way there's no need to fake sincerity.
3. Continually better yourself.
I've been in this business for nearly 20 years and yet every day I learn something new. I realize that continuous learning is a form of authenticity because it means I'm serious about being the best coach, writer and investment advisor I can possibly be. If you find yourself resting on your laurels or feeling like you already know what you need to know, that's a clear sign rust is setting in and you need to either get reenergized or get out of the business.
Authentic advisors are excited about learning new things. They attend conferences, network with peers, join coaching programs and read books. They learn more than they forget.
Like the businessman wearing the Allen Edmonds shoes, looking the part is half the equation. Take some time over the next few months and really examine your level of authenticity. And depending on what you discover, either get reengaged in the business or move out. If you decide it's time to exit, there's good news-many buyers of your practice are waiting in the wings.
Clients deserve only the best from you.
Steve Sanduski, CFP?, is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author of, Tested in the Trenches: A 9 Step Plan for Building and Sustaining a Million-Dollar Financial Services Practice. To learn more, visit, http://www.peakadvisoralliance.com/ and http://www.truewealthcommunity.com/.
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New ACAS guidance for those who experience discrimination
The Thompsons Solicitors blog for UnionHome
In what was disguised as another slashing of 'red tape' in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the government decided to do away with a vital questionnaire for jobseekers and employees who think they may have been discriminated against by an employer under the Equality Act 2010.
After 6 April, this convenient way of dealing with discrimination in the workplace will be no more. That 83% of those consulted about the questionnaire opted in favour of keeping it clearly meant nothing to this government who are ideologically disposed to cutting protections for workers, regardless of their importance for employee well-being.
The current process allows workers to request information from their employer about their complaint on a standard questionnaire form, which can be sent to the employer any time before they lodge their tribunal claim or within 28 days after lodging it.
If the employer fails to answer the questions within eight weeks or replies in a way that the tribunal considers to be evasive, it can draw an inference of unlawful discrimination.
However, although this questionnaire is being withdrawn, there is obviously nothing to stop potential claimants from putting questions to their employer to further a potential discrimination case. In anticipation of the withdrawal of the questionnaire, ACAS has drawn up a simple six-step template to follow:
- the employee should set out their details and that of the person they want to answer their questions
- the employee should set out the protected characteristic under the Equality Act (race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs etc.) that they consider has been affected.
- the employee should describe what happened to them
- the employee should set out the type of discrimination they have experienced
- the employee should say why they think it was unlawful
- the employee should outline any further questions they would like to ask
Moreover, although tribunals will no longer have a statutory right to draw an adverse inference, there is nothing to stop them from doing so if the employer does not reply or is evasive in their answers.
Potential claimants should, in any event, use the employer's grievance procedure, or other internal dispute resolution mechanism before lodging their claim with a tribunal. If that doesn't resolve the issue, ACAS provides a free "Early Conciliation" service which may avoid the need to make a claim.
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Are your desires…unconventional? Head to these Miami Adult Stores.
Wanna get freaky? Miami's got plenty of stores that will indulge your inner perv, be it videos, sex toys, get ups or plain old condoms (always important!). So on the eve of the release of the next chapter in the BDSM love story for the ages, "Fifty Shades Darker," we introduce you to the kinkiest shops in Miami.
Once you get over the dizzying array of whips, wigs and risqué French maid costumes (who knew peeps were so into role playing these days?), head over to the counter and ask one of the incredibly helpful ladies working the register what's the newest in vibes these days. Like us, you may wind up with a We-Vibe ($199). Did we mention it targets the G-spot and clitoris and syncs to your smartphone via an app? Um, yas.
The Sexy Box, 11055 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, (305) 893-7799; thesexybox
2. Miami's Vice
No we aren't talking about the epic TV series with Don Johnson. We're talking about the adult pleasure emporium nestled in Palmetto Bay, fellow pervs. Coveted for its crème de la crème of pornography, scoop up Miami's Vice's number 1 seller, The Rabbit ($69 — gotta love that price, eh?). Also worth noting? The boutique offers a free gift-wrapping station and ladies receive 20 percent off everything in the store on Wednesdays. Happy, er, Hump Day.
Miami's Vice, 15657 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, 305-252-6434; mv-palmetto.bay
3. Caliente Adult Superstore
Caliente, like hot. Get it? This spot, located in the heart of Hialeah, is equipped with a Toy Sample Station that encourages customers to get up close and personal with the goods. But you can get your hands on all kinds of kinkiness, from bondage kits (like the one above), to latex get-ups, lingerie and essential oils.
1820 W 8th Ave., Hialeah; 305-885-1100 or www.calienteadultsuperstore.com
4. Le Beauty Room
Lingerie? Check. Costumes and swimwear? Check and check. Blinged-out body jewelry? Ditto on that. "We carry a little bit of everything and we even hosts parties here," Le Beauty Room Owner Tavia Serrano says. Racy thongs and bras aside, the best seller here are the corsets — hello, hourglass figure!
Le Beauty Room, 6572 Bird Road, Miami; 305-662-5518; lebeautyroom.com
5. Miami Playground Adult Entertainment
Yes, we know you can get all the porn you want on the internet. But this shop, located near the Miami International Airport, has thousands of videos and video booths for the bold explorers as well as live shows with girls right out of your wildest fantasies. It is, indeed, a perv's playground.
2657 NW 36th Street, Miami; 305-638-4957
6. Condom USA
The last thing you expect when visiting an adult store is being greeted with orientation classes about how to prevent diseases and safe sex. That's what makes Condom USA different from other adult stores. Located in Coconut Grove, this place is packed with a rainbow of condoms, edible underthings, lubes and lotions, and toys and accessories of all manner. The staff can help you with the "selection" process, depending on your needs: size, color, texture and, ahem, flavor.
3066 Gran Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-445-7729
7. Pleasure Emporium
Pleasure Emporium has been in the business of adult videos for years. Like others stores, they offer the possibility to watch videos in private booths. Want to play? Pleasure Emporium has a wide variety of sexual toys like the popular 'Pocket Rocket', a remote control vibrator.
1019 5th St, Miami Beach; 305-673-3311
8. Adult Depot Superstore
You've got to love an adult store that goes above and beyond. And by "above and beyond," we mean your credit card statement will read "The Depot." LOL. The buzz-y (pun intended) items here? Wet Silk lube ($7.99) and the Luxe Purity G vibrator ($26).
Adult Depot Superstore, 19100 SW 106 Ave., Cutler Bay; 305-259-6969; adultdepotsuperstore.com


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VAL D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 9, 2014) - Hinterland Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:HMI) ("Hinterland") is pleased to announce that it has recently acquired by staking the 14-claim (784-ha) Surprise property (the "Property") located approximately 45km south of Chapais in the Abitibi region of Quebec. A newly completed compilation by Hinterland indicates that the Property is prospective for gold based on favourable geology, structure and the results of past work. Five historical drill holes are documented on the Property. Hole LS-6 drilled by Esso in 1987 returned two gold intersections of 1.0g/t over 1.5m from 90m and 2.0g/t Au over 1.2m from 105m (Quebec GM 46947). Moreover the potential of this region has been exemplified by the recent exploration activity and new gold discoveries reported in drill holes by Tomagold Corp. on its Monster Lake project located 20km northeast of the Property, and Vanstar Mining Resources Inc. on its Nelligan project located 15km east of the Property. Hinterland intends to complete prospecting, mapping and sampling over its claims in 2014 at an approximate cost of $30,000 subject to successful financing. The goal of the work will be to identify drill targets for the 2015 winter drilling season. Hinterland is actively seeking a joint venture partner to participate in exploration of the Property.
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International® Silver
International Silver specializes in producing quality, fashionable products for the home at incredible values. The product has expanded beyond its sterling, silver-plate and stainless steel roots to include ceramic products, and other metals and holiday items that blend trend and high fashion with practicality.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, veal, egg, onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Scoop the mixture into mini muffin tins. Bake until browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on split biscuits with sauce and cheese.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Add butter and combine with fingertips until a coarse meal forms. Mix in parsley. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until moist clumps form. Add extra milk if mixture is dry. Put dough on a floured work surface, folding 8 to 10 times until it becomes firm. Let rest for 10 minutes under a damp towel. Roll out on lightly floured work surface. Using a 2-inch-diameter biscuit ring, cut out biscuits and put on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until biscuits are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
In a medium pan over high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and allow to simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
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The Pig, Hampshire
"A porcine sensation in the New Forest from the country's most inspired hotelier"
Review by Fiona Duncan, published 7th September 2011.
Robin Hutson, the man behind this porcine sensation, is this country's most inspired hotelier. His talent is simple, but rare: he knows what people want, and he delivers it. First he reinvented the town hotel with his Hotel du Vin chain, then the luxury country pad with Lime Wood. Now it's the turn of mid-price rural hotels.
This one (whose name is as peculiar as Hotel du Vin and probably as clever), came to Hutson on a plate. The owner of Lime Wood, millionaire industrialist Jim Ratcliffe, had also bought a quiet little New Forest hotel called Whitley Ridge and established an impressive but, at the time, entirely superfluous kitchen garden. Despite other improvements, it remained dull. I should know – I live down the road.
Cue Hutson, who with two other partners has joined Ratcliffe as half-share owner of The Pig and any other copycat Piglets that come along (they will). If his Vin concept hit the spot in towns, why couldn't he find an equally successful formula for the countryside? He studied Whitley, a handsome Georgian shooting lodge in a sylvan setting, and he studied its huge walled garden, and he knew he had found the key.
For the hotel's suitably rustic look, he turned to his wife, Judy, who had dreamed up du Vin's hop-festooned bistros back in the Nineties. Her Pig is sexy-and-shabby chic, with a palette of soft greens and chalky greys, a wonderful conservatory dining room with multi-patterned Retrouvius floor tiles, mismatched glassware and herbs galore in terracotta pots (for hops, read pots), a glamorous glass-backed bar, a billiard table and an outdoor courtyard with wood oven and stone fireplace.
Bedrooms are Snug, Cosy or Spacious. They are all lovely: calm, countrified and deeply comfortable. Big, refillable bottles of toiletries rather than mini ones would be my only plea. And I'd much prefer that breakfast was quoted in the room price because that's the norm and an extra £30 for two changes the bill not a little.
Still, for a hotel that feels exactly right the moment you step inside, for a tennis court and bicycles, for relaxed but polite service, fabulously fresh food and that glorious, abundant garden, The Pig represents superb value.
Many hotels boast kitchen gardens, but few are as truly central to the feel, as well as the food, as that of The Pig. Though none can provide more than about a quarter of the produce required, that 25 per cent genuinely dictates the menu here. Hutson's luck was to find gardener Mike Kleyn, who has created, along with Hutson's son Ollie, an imaginative edible paradise, open to all; and to find chef James Golding, who has enthusiastically embraced the approach.
In the morning Mike showed me his strawberry spinach and cavolo nero, his celery and rainbow chard, his beet leaves and berries; at lunchtime I ate them. The garden leads to a lovely lily pond and a rustic wooden shack. Inside the shack? You will be charmed. Oh, and there are pigs, too. Naturally.
- Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, S042 7QL (01590 622354;www.thepighotel.co.uk). Doubles from £125 per night; breakfast from £10. Access for guests with disabilities.
Fiona's Choice
What to see
The New Forest on the doorstep, with walks from the door. See Beaulieu and its Motor Museum and Buckler's Hard on the Beaulieu River (there's a pleasant riverside walk between the two) but don't ignore the closest town to The Pig, Brockenhurst, which has its own charm and some interesting food and antique shops. Lymington with its Saturday market and Solent boat trips is also convenient.
Foraging tours
Have a tour of The Pig's kitchen garden with Mike Kleyn, then go farther afield with the hotel's wild-food forager, Garry Eveleigh, a light-hearted experience in the New Forest. The guided walks might include a hedgerow harvest, such as wild salads and vegetables in spring or fruits, nuts and berries in autumn; or a trip to the coast to fill your lungs with sea air while gathering seaweed and shellfish; or exploring the forest, where Garry will guide you to the most secret areas in search of wild mushrooms.
Where to eat
The East End Arms is a fine pub at East End between Beaulieu and Lymington. The Master Builder's at Buckler's Hard has a lovely riverside setting and a choice of pub or restaurant, and Terravina is worth a look across the Forest at Ashhurst. For a seaside venue, head for The Jetty in Christchurch, with a fabulous position overlooking the water plus some superb food.
The Hotel Guru verdict
Even the smallest are classy
Pink shirt, jeans and Converse trainers set the tone
Potting shed perfection
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From a delightful chef: unfussy and garden fresh
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Weekdays are best; be aware that a Snug weekend is £365 b & b


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Ed Westwick & Jessica Szohr: Jersey Mike's Meet Up
Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr grab some food to go from Jersey Mike's on Sunday afternoon (September 1) in Hollywood.
The rumored on-again couple picked up some sandwiches for the road on the holiday weekend.
Jessica and Ed were just recently spotted grabbing groceries with each other last weekend.
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From 121 Frontage Road and S Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, Texas, drive southwest on Frontage Road toward S Stemmons Freeway. Make a left turn onto S Stemmons Freeway. Make a left turn onto Frontage Road. Merge onto Texas-121 N via the ramp to I-35E NToll road. Take the exit toward Farm to Market 2281Toll road. Merge onto Texas-121 Frontage Road N. Make a right turn. Take the 1st right. Make a left turn. Take the 1st left.
During the process of choosing a senior living community, many people prefer to put a strong emphasis on the ability to find a place that really cares about its residents. Along Windhaven Parkway in Lewisville, Texas is a community that has developed a reputation for making anyone feel at home, and showing that the residents are what really matters. The Stonebridge at Castle Hills apartment community is becoming the destination in Lewisville where seniors are finding what they need to feel at home.The community amenities offered by this facility include a chapel, a theater, a game room, an exercise facility, a lounge, and a beauty salon. In other words, this is the community that offers everything anyone would need to be comfortable and content. The residents at Stonebridge at Castle Hills also enjoy scheduled activities and access to transportation to explore the Lewisville area.Residents could talk for hours about the community tennis courts and the professionally maintained gardens, but that would prevent them from mentioning the high ceilings and central air conditioning in each apartment. Anyone who is looking for a senior living facility that really feels like home will want to spend some time investigating everything this community has to offer.


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Hair Transplant Quality On The Rise, Research Finds
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According to recent research, 88% of women and 65% of men cannot distinguish between a person who has had a hair transplant done and another one who has not needed this treatment. Progress made on hair care, technology and medical professionals are the ones responsible for the high quality of these procedures. These data are a proof of guarantee of these practices, aimed at improving the quality of life of those having a higher risk of suffering from baldness.


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The story of how Wexford town got its name is quite the tale. The Irish name for Wexford is "Loch Garman" and legend has it that a young man named Garman Garbh was drowned at the mouth of the River Slaney by waters released by an enchantress. As such the resulting lake was called Loch Garman and this is where the town got its name.
Ireland's Ancient East
Ireland's Ancient East is the latest tourism drive showcasing a wealth of historical and cultural sites throughout the east and south of Ireland. The main focus is to present 5,000 years of Irish history across 4 different themes.
- Ancient Ireland
- Early Christian Ireland
- Medieval Ireland
- Anglo Ireland
Wexford provides the perfect base for exploring Ireland's Ancient East.
Johnstown Castle and Gardens
Johnstown Castle is a splendid example of a 19th-century castle. Built around 1855, it was home to the powerful Fitzgerald and Esmonde families. Although the castle is no longer occupied and is closed to the public, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the wooded grounds or relax by the castle lakeside.
The castle was gifted to the state in 1945 and became home to the Department of Agriculture. The outbuildings on the estate are now home to the Irish Agricultural Museum, which showcases the history of farming in Ireland and an exhibition about the Great Famine.
Hook Lighthouse and Peninsula
Hook Lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse in the world and was recently voted the number 1 lighthouse in the world by Lonely Planet. There are tours of the lighthouse available all year round and even one which allows you to climb to the top balcony of the lighthouse to take in some spectacular views.
Hook peninsula attracts visitors all year round. There are a number of festivals throughout the year, family tours and activities to enjoy, along with a number of cycling and walking tours available. Close by there are also a number of high quality golf courses.
Loftus Hall
Loftus Hall is a mansion house located in the Hook Penninsula and legend has it that the house is haunted by the devil. The house has had a chequered past where it has seen many renovations; it has previously been a convent and a hotel. There are guided tours of the house available and some say it is the most haunted house in Ireland.
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The Most Insane Freakouts in SportsFebruary 14, 2014
The Most Insane Freakouts in Sports
With the advent of the Internet, YouTube and reactionary GIFs, the value of a sports freakout has never been greater.
If an athlete or coach wants to make headlines these days, all he really needs to do is go bananas during a postgame presser or completely lose control after a blown call. And since those acts are infinitely easier than winning games or scoring goals, they're performed with relative frequency and with increased dramatics.
This list spotlights some of the flagship, especially crazy freakouts that have become as familiar to sports fans as John Elway's "The Drive" or Will Mays' over-the-shoulder catch.
These are the most insane freakouts in sports.
Warning: The videos contain explicit language.
Wally Backman's Freakout for the Ages
Warning: NSFW (explicit language)
Date: June 25, 2007
Wally Backman, who once managed the Arizona Diamondbacks for four days, argues balls and strikes the way a Red Bull-addicted teenager plays Call of Duty. The guy is absolutely unhinged.
While managing the minor league Georgia Peanuts in 2007, Backman developed a reputation for being a wee bit temperamental.
Unless you're considering a career in umpiring, this clip is today's required viewing.
Handball Player Says Nothing, Makes Powerful Statement
Warning: NSFW
Date: Nov. 2012
In this clip, a handball player kisses another handball player on the cheek.
The player who is kissed reacts by shoving the kisser to the ground, while the kisser flops to the floor like Vlade Divac experiencing vertigo.
Then, rather inexplicably, the kissed stomps about the floor, drops his pants and screams at the crowd while holding his junk.
The act is just as insane on video as in text.
Joakim Noah's Parting Words
Date: Feb. 3, 2014
Joakim Noah hustles as hard as any player in the league. So, it should come as no surprise that his expletive-laden tirades are similarly heartfelt.
Earlier this month, the Chicago Bulls big man was ejected from a game against the Sacramento Kings and used his final moments on the floor to go absolutely Joakim on the referees.
File this incident under "when keeping it real costs $15,000."
Lou Piniella's Swan Song
Date: June 2, 2007
When it comes to screaming at umpires like Sam Kinison on prescription stimulants, Lou Piniella is the bona fide godfather.
He has an expansive portfolio of psychotic meltdowns, but his impassioned ejection in June 2007 has it all: multiple hat kicks, nose-to-nose chestiness and—in the eyes of the law—borderline battery.
Is Sweet Lou managing a baseball game or getting kicked out of Slugger's after last call? It's impossible to tell, and that's what makes him awesome.
AHL Coach Needs to Cool It with the Energy Drinks
Date: March 28, 2010
In this video, former Abbotsford Heat coach Jim Playfair reacts to one of his players being thrown out of a game by smashing two hockey sticks to pieces, ripping off his suit jacket a la Hulk Hogan and staring down the referee like a bloodthirsty lunatic.
If ever a man needed a bubble bath and a hug, it's this guy.
Hal McRae's Rough Night
Warning: NSFW
Date: April 26, 1993
It's easy for sports writers and fans to question a coach's strategy, mostly because we have the benefit of hindsight.
After a loss in 1993, Kansas City Royals manager Hal McRae had enough of the insufferable questions and posed hypotheticals.
So he reacts, like many angered bosses before him, by kicking everyone out of his office.
Kevin Borseth's Postgame Meltdown
Date: Feb. 29, 2009
You know your program is headed in the right direction when the team's head coach reacts to bad rebounding with demonstrative rage during the postgame presser.
This is what happens when you finish watching Coach Carter an hour before tipoff.
Phillip Wellman's Mary Tyler Moore Moment
Date: June 1, 2007
Mississippi Braves manager-turned-maniac Phillip Wellman responds to an ejection by performing a one-person adaptation of Apocalypse Now.
The show drags in the beginning but really picks up steam during the second act.
As an entire body of work, this freakout is an absolute masterpiece.
John Chaney vs. John Calipari
Warning: NSFW
Date: Feb. 13, 1994
We've all seen coaches go after referees or players go after other players, but the 1993 showdown between college basketball magnates John Chaney and John Calipari is a rare, epic example of a coach-on-coach freakout.
When Chaney's Temple Owls lost by one point to Calipari's UMass Minutemen, Chaney stormed Calipari's press conference and berated Coach Cal about intimidating officials.
Now this is a SummerSlam matchup I'd pay to see.
"I'm a Man! I'm 40!"
Date: Sept. 23, 2007
Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy accosts a local sports writer for publishing a story about the team's depth-chart shuffle at quarterback.
Whether he's defending one of his players or posturing for recruits, this guy can rant with the best.
"I'm a man! I'm 40!" are words that will define Gundy's tenure.
The Pine Tar Game
Date: July 24, 1983
George Brett hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 5-4 lead over the New York Yankees.
However, Yankees manager Billy Martin suspects that Brett used an excessive amount of pine tar on his bat and subsequently asks to have the lumber inspected.
Home plate umpire Tim McClelland rules in Martin's favor, nullifying Brett's home run and triggering what can only be described as a psychotic episode.
If you've ever wondered what pure rage looks like in human form, check out Brett's face when he comes barreling out of the dugout.
Bobby Knight Loses His Seat
Date: Feb. 23, 1985
On merit, Bobby Knight's chair toss is the weakest freakout on this list. He basically just sends a chair across the floor, which is pretty pedestrian by today's YouTube standard.
That said, the clip has been fetishized so profoundly over the years that it's become the de facto brand logo for sports meltdowns.
Nike has its swoosh, McDonald's has its arches, and enraged sports stars have a plastic chair gliding across the Assembly Hall floor.


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Caroline West of Celtic Connection gives us the lowdown on this year's St Patrick's Day celebrations and a timely reminder of the association's activities throughout the year. Continue reading Celtic Connection St Patrick's Day Celebration 2014
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Getting your car ready for the Grenoble ski season
These 7 easy tips from François Lemaire of e-montage will help you prepare your vehicle for the ski season in Grenoble.
Continue reading Getting your car ready for the Grenoble ski season
5 French Christmas gifts to take back home
Géraldine Lepère of Comme une Française gives us an (almost) seasonal hand choosing French xmas gifts for the "folks back home". Continue reading 5 French Christmas gifts to take back home
French expressions and their English counterparts
We catch up with Grenoble-based writer Thora van Male to discuss her forthcoming book, Quand les cochons sauront voler, on French idioms and their English equivalents. Continue reading French expressions and their English counterparts
Football in Grenoble with a Latin flavour
We talk to Los Latinos, a Grenoble-based amateur football team featuring players of 10 different nationalities. Continue reading Football in Grenoble with a Latin flavour
Introducing … Bienvenue Grenoble
We talk to Bienvenue Grenoble, a new organisation that offers a range of activities aimed at helping newcomers feel welcome in Grenoble. Continue reading Introducing … Bienvenue Grenoble
A veggie in Grenoble
British blogger and erasmus student Elizabeth Gear shares this post about life as a vegan in the Capital of the Alps. Continue reading A veggie in Grenoble
VSArt looking for artists, musicians, volunteers
VSArt, an association that brings cultural opportunities to disadvantaged and elderly people, is looking for artists and musicians or just "folks with a big heart, some spoken French and a little time to devote to others, occasionally." Meredith Charreyron explains. Continue reading VSArt looking for artists, musicians, volunteers
'Is It Running?' – Grenoble via Brazil, Angola and Iran
We talk to Laura Mollica, the Brazilian filmmaker behind 'Is It Running?', a moving documentary about Grenoble from the perspective of students from a variety of backgrounds, from Iran to Angola. Continue reading 'Is It Running?' – Grenoble via Brazil, Angola and Iran
An Indian's view of Grenoble … one year on
We catch up with Bhargav Prasanna Swaminathan, one year after his arrival in Grenoble from India to do a Master's degree in engineering. Continue reading An Indian's view of Grenoble … one year on


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On Friday, two-term GA Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced he would not seek reelection next year. Conservatives and grass roots activists in the state had been actively seeking a primary challenge to Chambliss. At least two members of the GOP House delegation were considering waging a primary fight against the incumbent. His exit, though, sets off a potential free-for-all among conservatives. A fight between two or three strong conservatives could open a path for a more moderate Republican.
Rep. Tom Price is almost certain to be a candidate. He was reportedly already weighing a challenge to Chambliss. A former chair of the conservative Republican Study Committee, he has strong ties to national conservative organizations. A prodigious fundraiser, he has over $1 million in his campaign account.
He recently lost a leadership election and was suggested by some conservatives as a challenger to Boehner for the Speaker's gavel. It would not be surprising if he were looking beyond the House as his future in politics. As a physician, his candidacy could be well timed in 2014. That year, most of the major provisions of ObamaCare will come into effect, likely returning that issue to the political forefront.
At least five other House members are considering a run, however. Rep. Paul Broun is a favorite of Tea Party and grass roots conservatives. Like Price, he is also a medical doctor. He has not been a prolific fundraiser but has compensated for that with strong grass roots support. That could be an advantage in a multi-candidate primary.
Two members of the House Appropriations Committee, Reps. Jack Kingston and Tom Graves, are said to be considering a run. Kingston is the long-serving GOP member from GA. He is also, however, a "Cardinal", chairing one of the Appropriations' Subcommittees. His Subcommittee, Labor-Health, directs the largest amount of discretionary spending. He may be reluctant to give up the powerful perch that gives him a big say in budget negotiations.
Rep. Graves is relatively new to the House, having won a special election in 2010 after several years in the GA Legislature. He has the highest Club for Growth ranking of anyone in Congress, though, which could trigger considerable outside financial support. He also has the highest rating from Heritage Action of anyone in the GA delegation.
Also considering runs are veteran Reps. Phil Gingrey and Lynn Westmoreland. Both have strong conservative credentials, earning high marks from both Club for Growth and Heritage Action. Rep. Gingrey is also a doctor, like Reps. Price and Broun.
Senate seats are not the exclusive purview of House members, though. Open Senate seats are rare and usually attract candidates from outside the halls of Congress. 2014, in fact, may be an ideal year for a candidate without strong ties to Washington. Georgia has several statewide GOP office holders and some reports even indicate that former Governor Sonny Perdue is considering entering the race. There is also the potential for a wild-card to emerge, especially if several candidates are in the race. Herman Cain gained national attention, for example, by running a close primary challenge to then-Rep. Johnny Isakson.
The Democrats do not have a deep bench in GA, making it unlikely they can recruit a top-tier candidate. In any cycle, GA would be a tough race for a Democrat. With national Democrats making issues like gun control a priority, the state is likely further out of reach for the Democrats.
Obviously, not everyone who says they are considering the race will run. Everyone is now making calls, gauging support, and assessing potential opposition. The field will coalesce over the next few weeks. Conservatives have a host of credible candidates. If they don't splinter their votes among several candidates, they have an excellent opportunity to add another ally in the Senate.


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After many years of struggling with diabetes, I had a kidney transplant in 2002. Many years later in 2008, I had to have my left foot amputated due to complications from the same disease. Although losing my foot was very traumatic, I was even more distraught to learn that my leg was not healing well after the surgery. Every time I looked at the wound, I would just cry. But in June of 2008 I was referred to a doctor at the DeKalb Medical Comprehensive Wound Care Center and my life took a turn for the better.
My doctor said that I needed hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help my wound heal properly. Treatment involved lying in a hyperbaric chamber four hours a day for 90 days. While that sounds like a long and grueling process, it was actually a very positive experience. The physicians and staff at the Wound Care Center were super, and they treated me like royalty. They were very caring and the service was excellent.
Each day the hyperbaric chamber was clean and ready for me when I arrived. The linens and gowns were also fresh and clean. When I got to the Wound Care Center the staff would take my blood pressure and blood sugar, and then they would place me in the hyperbaric chamber. They made sure I was comfortable and allowed me to choose whatever television station I wanted to watch while undergoing my daily therapy. I also met with my doctor each Friday to assess how my treatment was going.
I am very happy to say that my wound has healed nicely with the oxygen therapy. I met with my doctor recently and he said the nerves in my amputated foot are working just as they should. My treatment at the DeKalb Medical Wound Care Center was top notch, and I wouldn't give anything for it. If you have a wound that won't heal like I had, I highly recommend that you go there. If they can do such a great job for me, I know that they can do that for you, too!


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The group was born in college dorm rooms in Abilene, TX and swiftly achieved critical acclaim from their debut EP "Sing, Bird, Sing" and LP "20,000 Ghosts". In 2011, 3 of the original 6 members departed, and the band teetered on breaking up. Cautiously attempting to work as a three piece, remaining members Brandon Kinder (singer & guitarist), Justin Wiseman (keyboards) and Josh Campbell (bass), resiliently crafted "Build Anyway" (2012) – a lush, cathartic album which cemented The Rocketboys' status as a formidable rock band.
A strong track record of commercial success testifies to The Rocketboys' keen ability to create and capture unique, emotional musical experiences. "One Tree Hill," "Private Practice," "Elementary," and many others have channeled the band's thematic energy. Reviews often highlight the band's parity to textural acts such as Band of Horses and Death Cab for Cutie while retaining the mass appeal of Coldplay, The Verve and Keane.
No strangers to the road (the band will perform its 700th show this year), The Rocketboys continually find fans across the country with a powerful live show. Armed with a growing collection of new material for a third full-length album, The Rocketboys have begun recording with multi-grammy winning producer, Joe Chicarelli (Manchester Orchestra, The Strokes, The Shins).
Self-financed, the band went into Jason Hoard's Black Cat Studio to put together the seven songs contained within their new EP. Don't let the EP status fool you though, the band toiled over 30+ tracks to carve out their favorites, coalescing into seven songs that journey through themes of love, good times, and tragedy. "We had a really tough time choosing just a few," explains Brooks, The Georgia Flood's lead guitar player and singer,."We had so many songs that really brought the listener to amazing moments."
"Whistle King," the records infectious first single, encompasses much of what the record is about. "On the surface it seems sort of nonsensical and fun but the song really describes how crazy our lifestyle is on the road," explains Lane, who plays bass and sings harmonies. "Playing in an indie band is a constant state of discovery, and lyrically, "Whistle King" exemplifies much of that exhilaration and frustration."
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So now we're on a death trip
Listen to the blood drip
Oozing from a curled lip
Ever thought of dying slowly
Ever thought of dying totally unholy
Someone's trying to fool us
Maybe it's your daughters
Can you hear the Walrus
Offering a sad solution
He's calling out for teenage revolution
And "Can you think of one good reason
To remain? "
To you afficianados
Fooling with bravado
To keep me on my guard-o
And cause a consciousness explosion
It's getting difficult to keep my mind in motion
Images of sunshine
Lease, to make the words rhyme
Let me die in eight-time
Let me write a tale to no-one
Let me write a tale to make you think you're someone
And "Can you think of one good reason
To remain? "
Interval: We'll grow Sweet Ipomoea
To make us feel much freer
Then take a pinch of Schemeland
And turn it into Dreamland
"Softly, Lautrec," she whispered in awe
"Build me a picture of children at war"
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My Depression Was the Worst It Has Ever Been During My Pregnancy
What is a time of joy for many women was my darkest hour.
I almost didn't write this post because the regularity with which I write about "weird stuff that happens to my body" could be a column all its own.
My best friend says, "If I didn't know you, I'd think you were making all your accidents and illnesses up. But stuff like this ONLY HAPPENS TO YOU."
I swear I don't seek out medical maladies. I hate being the center of attention due to sickness or injury. Being accident prone has long since gone from being a funny joke to an annoying quality friends and family use to describe me. "Louise doesn't get sick, she gets SICK," is how my uncle the doctor likes to describe me.
And while a lot of stuff just HAPPENS to me, sometimes it is my own doing.
And sometimes realizing what I've done to bring about such "stuff" is a sobering indicator of other "stuff" going on in my life.
The ulcer was my latest indicator.
You see, I have an esophageal ulcer. I say have not had, because, while it's pretty much healed right now, it's something I've had since high school and will continue to be prone to for the rest of my life.
Yes, I developed an ulcer in high school.
It all began with a vitamin. I took a giant multivitamin tablet before bed one night, didn't wash it down with enough water, and through the magic of acid reflux, woke up feeling a little "funny" in my back.
As the day progressed, the "funny" feeling in my back, to the left of my spine and just under my left shoulder blade to be exact, graduated to a dull ache that got worse when I ate.
The next day, the ache intensified to a stabbing, stinging pain that got worse when I laid down, sat up, turned, twisted -- basically MOVED. My mom gave me some Advil (which I've since learned is one of the worst things you can administer to an ulcer), and said that if it got worse we'd go to the doctor the next day.
It got worse alright. By the next day, even swallowing liquids made me yelp with pain. It felt like my chest and left shoulder had red-hot porcupines running around inside them. So my mom took me to the doctor.
Almost 20 years later, just thinking about that doctor makes me want to power-curse in a rage. She took one look at 15-year-old Louise, a Louise who was scared, in pain, and had barely eaten or drank in three days, and told me to there was nothing wrong with me.
She looked me square in the eye after listening to my chest and back, and said, "There's nothing wrong with you. You have to eat, you have to go to school. That's final." And with that she sent us on our way. She thought I was faking it, and I thought she was an asshole.
I remember going back to school the next day and crying during lunch because I was so hungry but eating was excruciating.
That night when I got home I begged my mom to let me see another doctor. When your 15-year-old daughter is begging you to take her to the doctor, you know something's up. She made an appointment with her own doctor for me for the following day.
On day five of my ordeal, I saw my mom's doctor, and finally someone took me seriously. After listening to my symptoms, she immediately told me it sounded like I had an ulcer and that it was bad. That very day she sent me downstairs to a gastroenterologist who, after making me drink foul liquids that made me cry some more and putting a camera down my throat, diagnosed me with an esophageal ulcer. A freaking ULCER in my esophagus.
And that was that. After almost a week of suffering through stabbing pain, in less than five hours, I was diagnosed, given medicine, and most of all relieved to know that I wasn't minutes away from birthing an alien through my chest.
I'm not expert on esophageal ulcers, I just know that mine came about because of that multivitamin tablet I took. The doctor said that it, or part of it, probably didn't go all the way down to my stomach, and sat in my esophagus over night. Since I suffer from reflux, acid probably backed up into my esophagus, interacted with the vitamin that may have already caused some irritation, et voila! Instant ulcer!
Ignoring it, not eating, and taking Advil for the five days leading to my diagnosis only served to irritate and exacerbate the ulcer. When I was finally healed, the doctor said that while I shouldn't stress about it, an esophageal ulcer would always be a concern as my esophagus had been pretty damaged.
And the doctor was right. Through my adult life, my esophageal ulcer has flared up from time to time, usually when I'm not taking care of myself. That's definitely what happened this last time.
When my husband goes away for long periods, usually to Japan for his PhD stuff, I sometimes revert to this freaky-hermit pre-relationship version of Louise that luxuriates in her solitude and indulges in a lot of the obsessive tendencies regular human interaction guards against.
Typically I have a job to go to that keeps me from going too far down the rabbit hole. But in the past few months I've transitioned to working entirely from home, and with my husband gone it's possible for me to spend stretches of entire days without really having contact with anybody beyond the guy who makes my coffee and the lady who teaches my yoga class. I have some friends here in Honolulu, but when I'm in this mode, I become rather adept at dodging them.
At one point I wasn't eating. OK, I was eating at night when my stomach would roar to life and say, "HEY BUTTHEAD! Remember me?" but during my work day eating was either forgotten or put off until the project I was working on was completed. I existed on coffee and "Gin Gins," a chewy, spicy ginger candy.
This magical mixture of depression, obsession, not eating, acid reflux, and copious amounts of coffee festering in my empty stomach, was the perfect recipe for an ulcer.
And the ulcer did come. Slowly at first, a mild ache in my chest and back, then growing to that familiar sharp pain. Recognizing what was happening, I quickly made an appointment with my doctor.
When I told my doctor, a petite woman, whose high, girlish voice betrays the "no BS" attitude she takes with me, what was happening, she said in no uncertain terms, "You have to cut this out, Louise. This behavior is really troubling."
And she was right. It's really troubling that my ulcer flaring up was my wake-up call to take care of myself. I had been so content in wallowing in obsessive, anxiety-based behavior, that even when my body threw up some warning signs before the ulcer showed up ("Why am I so shaky by 4 p.m.?"), I tucked my head further into the sand and just told myself, "This is how I do things." And maybe it is, but that doesn't mean it's not potentially dangerous behavior.
So I'd like to think I'm on the other side of things now. The ulcer does not hurt anymore. I still feel it -- I know it's not totally healed, but I'm not impeded by it. I set an alarm to remind myself to eat. I force myself to make "work dates" with friends a couple days a week, where we meet at coffee shops to work for the day. I'm slowly letting myself drink weak, half-caf/half-decaf coffee, but I'm trying to break myself of the addiction.
More than anything, I'm trying to float above the constant temptation to just throw life to the wayside and hunker down with me, myself, and my compulsions. I have to admit it's a really comfortable place for me to be, but the ease is deceptive. It's all avoidance. Avoiding real responsibilities to both myself and the people who care about me, and avoiding having to live in the real world -- with all its stresses and inconveniences.
Part of me is grateful for my ulcer, which lately feels like a secondary character in my life. I'm happier right now. I feel steadier than I have in a while. I have to be present in my own life, so that's good, if not a daily struggle. But that's how we're supposed to go about life right? Involved, interactive, "feeling the feelings."
So as I finish up my last cup of watery coffee that I probably shouldn't be drinking, and my left shoulder catches a little as I reach for the cup, I acknowledge it as a small reminder that while "weird stuff" happens to me, there are things that I do have control over.


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Published March 8th 2016.
After finishing "The Three-Body Problem", I was curious to know more about Ken Liu, the book's translator. And I picked up this collection. I've always thought short fiction is harder to write than longer works. And what a choice it was. Not all of the stories are clear winners, but the ones that are, oh my.
When I'm driving and the sun sets over the huge fields around me and the music's just right and the warm wind in my hair and my wife next to me and conversations go quiet and the long winding road ahead and my mind goes suddenly blank and I find myself staring into the distance and then I snap out of it, everyone knowing I've had – but can't keep – that moment that just passed.
We all know them. But we never know when they pop up. They stop time for me for just a second... and then I know I must move on. That's what it felt like when I read some of stories in this collection. "Mono No Aware" is but one of those stories where this kind of feeling is best shown:
"The image seemed to me at once so fleeting and so permanent, like the way I had experienced time as a young child. It made me a little sad and glad at the same time.
'Everything passes, Hiroto,' Dad said.
'That feeling in your heart: it's called Mono No Aware. It is a sense of the transience of all things in life. The sun, the dandelion, the cicada, the Hammer, and all of us: we are all subject to the equations of James Clerk Maxwell, and we are all ephemeral patterns destined to eventually fade, whether in a second or an eon.'"
Transposing this "feeling" to myself, how could I describe it? I think it takes place when my mind sometimes decides of its own volition it needs to take a moment to stare into the distance – preferably through a glass-tainted window. When I go out the door, I feel more at ease carrying in my pockets a tiny ball made of paper. Whenever I feel that tinge of sadness for the beauty of things going by, I try to retain those images in my mind. Somehow, it feels like a dearly important thing to do, as if I want to keep those moments in me forever; in a way give them more time than they had, until I'm ready to let them go.
Liu's collection is full of examples of "Mono No Aware" stuff, and I'm not talking just about the story that goes by the same name. I can find it in stories like "The Man Who Ended History: A Documentary", "The Regular", and "State Change". These last are all top-notch, but it was "Mono No Aware" that lingered in my mind after having finished the collection. I carried it around with me for these past couple of days, constantly coming back to it in my mind and thinking about all the different aspects it evoked for me. This is a story that really drives home my belief that the best, most vital, work being done in the short story form today is being done in SF. This is the kind of story that justifies the "invention" of the genre. Each time I walk away amazed at the talent and skill that can craft something so profound within the parameters of short fiction.
SF = Speculative Fiction


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If LSU's first scrimmage was an early look at where it stands offensively, the second go-around Thursday might be a chance for old faces to settle back into familiar roles.
On Saturday, senior running back Alfred Blue sat out as he practices in the wake of from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, and junior defensive end Jordan Allen makes his second scrimmage appearance returning from the same injury.
LSU coach Les Miles said recently Blue, who was injured in the third week of last season against Idaho, could see some reps but still don a green jersey indicating no contact is allowed. The move could allow Blue, who has participated in drills, to run in a live setting without worry of a setback.
The workout could also provide further clarity when it comes to the rotation at middle linebacker, where in individual drills this week junior D.J. Welter and redshirt senior Lamin Barrow are still swapping places between the outside and middle linebacker spots.
On the line, Elliot Porter is working back full-time at center, and junior La'El Collins appeared more comfortable working out at the left tackle spot.
But Allen's return at defensive end still looms as a potential question on a line that seems to anchored in the middle by junior tackles Ego Ferguson, a 6-3, 308-pound, and Anthony Johnson, 6-3, 303 pounds.
"I feel like it's my time to step up and make plays at that spot," Allen said Monday.
In its first scrimmage, LSU's quarterbacks put the ball in the air 58 times, led by senior Zach Mettenberger's 200 yards and two touchdowns on 20-of-30 passing.
Plus, freshman Anthony Jennings, a 6-3, 205-pounder from Marietta, Ga., showed snippets of offering LSU a dual-threat option in passing for 54 yards and on 5 of 11 attempts and running for 25 yards on five carries.
The scrimmage is the last workout before LSU lets out for spring break and resumes workouts April 9.
The spring game is April 20 at Tiger Stadium.


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This is what a year of pollution looks like in Beijing
For one year, Beijing resident Zou Yi took a photo of the city skyline every single day. The photos undoubtedly highlight the city's pollution problem and hopefully will unite politicians to take drastic action.
The photo project began on January 27, 2013, and Zou Yi kept the experiment consistent by always taking a photo of Beijing's BTV tower, at the same time, from the same exact angle. The Beijing resident then uploaded the pictures on his Sina Weibo account.
Zou Yi said this of the experiment: "A picture is worth a thousand words. If you see the same place, at the same time over a full year, the quality of the air becomes perceptible immediately. I hope that after seeing the pictures people will start to pay attention to and protect our living environment. Data and theories are too abstract, but pictures can give a much more vivid picture."
Watch Park Si Yeon navigate single motherhood and modern romance in Greatest Marriage
There does appear to be some traction in the fight to stem worldwide pollution as the photo series comes on the heels of a recent deal between the United States and China to combat climate change.


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The leading car market in the world bought over 12 million cars at the first half of the year.
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Netflix announces season 2 for the Fastest Car title and it's coming out next year.
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Malaysia had the strongest market in the region.
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Car sales is at 11% year-over-year decline in H1 2018, per AVID / News
The Association of Vehicle importers and Distributors, Inc. reports decline for the first half of 2018, pointing fingers to TRAIN Law and expensive fuel.
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Among each year's contingent of Rose Parade marching bands, there are a few that are invited back year after year. For the Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band, 2014 will mark its 95th year of participation. Now that's tradition! Wearing signature red jackets and led by some thirty tambourine players, the band uses the Rose Parade to enhance visibility of the Salvation Army's mission to meet human needs.
Its annual red kettle campaign, started in 1891, helps feed millions of people during the holiday season, reaching people as far away as Korea, Japan and Chile. Coming up in just a couple of weeks is another annual fundraising event: National Donut Day on June 7. The Salvation Army started this program during the Great Depression to commemorate the "donut lassies," female Salvation Army members who provided writing supplies, stamps, home-cooked meals and – of course – donuts for soldiers on the front lines during World War I.
Though its participation isn't quite as long-standing as the Salvation Army's, the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band is no slouch – it will be making its 85th Rose Parade appearance when New Year's Day 2014 rolls around. In addition to PCC Lancer Marching Band members, this group includes high school musicians from all over Southern California who audition for the opportunity to be part of a band that consistently impresses the crowds on Colorado Boulevard and couches all over the world.
A subset of the Honor Band, the Herald Trumpets is a super-skilled group of nine trumpet players and a snare drummer bestowed the honor of introducing the Royal Court. The competition for these prestigious positions is especially tough, with more than 80 trumpeters and 50 percussionists under consideration. Sporting white berets and rose-embroidered capes, they perform unique compositions at a variety of events, "heralding" the arrival of the Rose Queen and Princesses at a number of appearance prior to January 1 and then, of course, as the Macy*s float rolls down the parade route with the Royal Court waving to all.
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A clear and precise overview of the key aspects of German business law. Written by attorneys involved in the daily practice of business law in Germany, this book is aimed at people who wish to familiarise themselves quickly with the German legal system and the manner in which it influences business purchases, establishment, operations and liquidations. Throughout, special attention has been paid to highlighting and explaining the differences between the German legal system and that of the United States, although the intention is to provide information that will prove valuable to all foreigners, particularly business people and lawyers advising clients with an interest in doing business in Germany.A Manual for Practical Orientation Michael Wendler, Bernd Tremml, Bernard Buecker. 1) or real estate. ... Prospective purchasers are emphatically advised to rely on their own attorneys and tax consultants when preparing to make such a complicated transaction. ... Below, in the formof a checklist, are the essential issues which should be negotiated and included in an acquisition contract: Parties includinganbsp;...
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