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We know that it's coming, an Apple press release and about a thousand banners at WWDC have made sure of that, but the fact that iCloud hasn't even been officially launched yet hasn't stopped some from complaining about its prospective impact on their businesses.
Firstly, Charles Caldas, CEO of Merlin, the independent labels' global rights body, sees the new music streaming service could short-change independent rights holders.
In response to media speculation that the independents are being offered a discriminatory licensing deal, Caldas calls for Apple to recognise the importance of indie labels have on the music biz: "As the most experienced player in the digital music space, Apple should have the deepest understanding of the significant value that independents bring to their business," he says.
"In light of this I would be very surprised and extremely disappointed if Apple were not going to ensure that independent rights holders are properly and fairly remunerated on the iCloud service."
He can't currently comment on individual negotiations, but it will be interesting to see how Apple deals with the indies after the cat is out of the bag.
Another complaint, this time to the German government's competition authority, comes from Simfy - a Spotify-style service that provides music streaming in an iCloud fashion to Germany, Austrian and Switzerland.
Simfy's CEO Gerrit Schumann told The Next Web that he believes that Apple has withheld the authorisation for the company's iPad application in advance of the iCloud announcement because it is in direct competition:
"We believe there is a connection between Apple's iCloud development and their blocking our application, as we offer a true triple play streaming service (mobile, Web, desktop)," he said. "It seems Apple is worried about competition."
What's strange is that the company has already got an approved iPhone app for the service in circulation, so an iPad version was a shoo-in? "We have always considered Apple an important partner, but it is unacceptable for Apple to be able to control the market in this way," he added. "The App Store is a key marketplace we use to reach our customers. That is why it was so disappointing and incomprehensible to us that we have apparently been blocked intentionally for months now."
Strong claims.
If there's such complaints before the service even goes live, what's going to happen after Jobs and co flick the switch? We'll find out soon, we guess.
What do you think? Will iCloud cause problems with competition guidelines globally? Let us know in the comments below...
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This is a favorite cottton for afghans, strong bags, baby garments, wash cloths and more! Heavy and strong, it is a true worsted weight yarn that works great at 4-4.5 stitches per inch. Completely machine wash and dry, this cotton will take all the abuse you can dish out. Our "Sturdy String Bag" pattern takes 2 skeins!
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A suspect has been arrested in the death of a man who was discovered fatally shot Sunday in a laundry room at an apartment complex in northeast Houston.
Astroroid Dewayne Benton, 32, is charged with murder in the slaying of 36-year-old Donnell Lavar Williams about 3:40 p.m. at 9700 Mesa, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Breast cancer is a remarkably diverse disease. In terms of gene expression there are multiple different molecular subtypes of breast cancer. Dr. Chuck Perou and his colleagues demonstrated that the way an individual breast cancer behaved was associated with differences in the expression of various genes in the tumor. From the genes in the tissue samples, they selected a subset of 456 genes which they named the "intrinsic" gene subset. This subset contained genes that were significantly different among different breast cancers. Using this subset, they were then able to identify 5 very different molecular subtypes of breast cancer:
These five molecular subtypes have been confirmed in independent data sets, and importantly, the individual gene expression subtype appears to remain consistent between the original tumor and subsequent metastatic lesions occurring years later. Furthermore, these subtypes are associated with differences in clinical outcome. Sorlie and his colleagues examined a subset of 49 locally advanced breast cancers that had been treated with adriamycin and found that both relapse-free (RFS) and overall survival (OS) differed significantly among the breast cancer subtypes. Luminal A tumors had the longest survival times, the basal-like and HER2+/ER- subtypes had the shortest survival times and the luminal B tumors had intermediate survival times.
On July 20, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave us another option for treating postmenopausal patients with metastatic, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer whose disease has progressed on Arimidex or Femara by approving Afinitor (everolimus) in combination with Aromasin (exemestane). This new approval was based on the BOLERO-2 trial which was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial conducted in 724 postmenopausal women. Patients were randomized to receive either Afinitor 10 mg/day plus Aromasin 25 mg/day or to placebo plus Aromasin 25 mg/day. Both Aromasin and Afinitor are oral drugs.
Aromasin is an aromatase inhibitor which works by lowering estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. This trial was based on the observation that resistance (either not responding or stopping responding) to hormonal therapy is associated with a tumor being able to use pathways other than the estrogen pathway to survive and grow. One example of this is activation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway in cells. Afinitor targets the mTOR pathway and is classified as an mTOR inhibitor.
On the BOLERO-2 trial, the median progression-free survival (PFS) was longer for the patients receiving Afinitor (7.8 vs 3.2 months). These results were consistent regardless of age, race, presence or extent of visceral metastases (such as liver metastases), and response to prior hormonal therapy. The response rate was also better for the patients receiving Afinitor (12.6% vs 1.7%). The analysis of overall survival (OS) was not significant however this was an interim analysis. The final OS analysis isn't expected to become available until June, 2014.
On June 8, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Perjeta (pertuzumab) to treat patients with metastatic, HER2-positive breast cancer who have not received previous treatment with either chemotherapy or HER2-targeted therapy. Approximately 20-30% of breast cancer is HER2-positive.
Herceptin is a monoclonal antibody that works by blocking HER2. While Perjeta also targets HER2, it binds to a different area of the HER2 protein and prevents the HER2 protein from combining with other HER receptors (HER1, HER3, and HER4). This prevents tumor growth and survival. Perjeta's mechanism of action is therefore believed to be complimentary to that of Herceptin. In fact, Perjeta by itself has very little activity; its real use is in combination with Herceptin.
Large trials testing drugs to prevent breast cancer (chemoprevention) date back to the 1990s, when tamoxifen was first evaluated in this setting. Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). SERMs block the effects of estrogen in breast tissue by binding to the estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells leaving no room for estrogen to attach to the receptor. If estrogen can't attach, it is unable to signal the cell to grow and multiply. The initial, large-scale breast cancer chemoprevention trial was the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (P-1), initiated in 1992. P-1 randomized approximately 14,000 women who had a risk of at least 1.66% of developing breast cancer in the upcoming 5 years to 5 years of tamoxifen or placebo. Risk was assessed using the Gail model, which is a tool designed by scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the NSABP to estimate a woman's risk of developing invasive breast cancer, both in the next 5 years and in her lifetime (assuming she lives to age 90). Factors included in this tool include current age, age of menarche (first menstrual period) and first live birth, number of first degree relatives with breast cancer, and whether or not a woman has had breast biopsies in the past with or without atypical cells. In the P-1 trial, 5 years of tamoxifen reduced the risk of breast cancer by almost 50%. Tamoxifen also led to a 32% reduction in the risk of fractures due to osteoporosis however the risk of strokes, blood clots, uterine cancer and cataracts were increased in the tamoxifen group. As a result of this trial, the FDA approved tamoxifen for breast cancer chemoprevention in women aged 35 and older with a 5-year breast cancer risk of 1.67% or higher.


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Part 1 - Yazmin logs onto the chatroom from her hotel room in Puerto Rico. She explains that for now, she'd like to be the temporary site administrator for Odessa's chat room, describing their early relationship (i.e. Odessa was her babysitter for a long time, before she disappeared because of her drug use), how that relationship changed for the better once Odessa was firmly in her recovery, and explaining that she wants to take over the site as a kind of thank you to her. As she's reminding herself of the number of syllables necessary to write a haiku …
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One of the tastiest dishes I have found recently. First selected it for a large BBQ party we were having a few weeks ago. It was gobbled up in no time flat. Just made it again for 4th of Jul and again just as tasty. This will no become part of the summer grill rotation. Easy prep and quick and delicious meal for everyday or to impress guest.


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It is important to understand the meaning of the terms tolerance, dependence, and addiction when discussing substance abuse and the use of prescription medications such as opioid painkillers. Unfortunately, both professionals and lay people often misuse these terms, leading to the mistaken belief that tolerance, dependence, and addiction are just different names for the same thing. However, knowing the distinction between these terms can lead to a better understanding of the dangers of drug abuse.
The most important distinction between these concepts is that tolerance and dependence refer to the physical consequences of drug use. In contrast, addiction is a descriptive term that refers to a need to engage in harmful behavior such as drug use.
Drugs that result in the development of tolerance and physical dependence often have the potential to cause addiction, but not always.
Tolerance is defined as a person's diminished response to a drug that is the result of repeated use . People can develop tolerance to both illicit drugs and prescription medications. As stated above, tolerance is a physical effect of repeated use of a drug, not necessarily a sign of addiction. For example, patients with chronic pain frequently develop tolerance to some effects of prescription pain medications without developing an addiction to them.
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Finally, most drugs have more than one effect, and tolerance does not necessarily develop equally to all effects . Abusers of illicit and prescription opioids, such as heroin or oxycodone (OxyContin), quickly develop tolerance to the euphoric high these drugs produce but not to the dangerous side effect of respiratory depression (slowed breathing rate). Opioid abusers who take large doses of these drugs to overcome tolerance and get high are frequently hospitalized—or even die—because they stop breathing.tolerance does not necessarily develop equally to all effects respiratory depression
The words and are often used interchangeably, but there are important differences between the two. In medical terms, dependence specifically refers to a physical condition in which the body has adapted to the presence of a drug . If an individual with drug dependence stops taking that drug suddenly, that person will experience predictable and measurable symptoms, known as a withdrawal syndrome.
Although dependence is often a part of addiction, non-addictive drugs can also produce dependence in patients. A prime example is prednisone, a synthetic form of the steroid hormone cortisol that is used to treat asthma, allergic reactions, Crohn's disease, and many other inflammatory conditions. Prednisone is not known to produce addiction. However, if a patient has taken prednisone for several weeks and then stops suddenly, they are likely to suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, body aches, and joint pain 4 .
The pH was measured using pH meter in the suspension liquid after sample centrifugation, with a 1:5 ratio of sample to deionized water. The moisture was measured using a gravimetric approach by drying samples between 103°C–105°C for 48h after sampling. For the detection of organic acid, such as lactic acid, acetic acid, butyric acid, and caproic acid, as well as glucose and ethanol content, 5g of sample was vortex mixed with 25mL of deionized water, centrifuged and filtered through a 0.22μm MCE filter, and the metabolite contents were quantified using HPLC (Agilent 1260,USA). The operating condition of HPLC was as follows: Hi-Plex H HPLC column (300×6.5mm), refractive index detector (RID detector), 5mM HSO as mobile phase with the velocity of 0.6mL/min, and column temperature was 55°C. For the detection of esters, such as ethyl acetate, ethyl caproate, and ethyl lactate, 5g of sample was vortex mixed with 25mL of ethanol, centrifuged and filtered through a 0.22μm filter, and esters contents were determined with GC (Agilent 7890A,USA). The operating condition of GC was as following: Agilent DB-WAX column (30m×530μm×1μm), fame ionization detector (FID detector), 40mL/min of H flow rate, 300mL/min of air flow rate, and N as the carrier gas with the velocity of 15mL/min.
The genomic DNA was extracted from a total of 21 samples taken from seven fermentation stages using Soil DNA Kit (Omega Bio-tek, Inc.) following the manufacturer's protocol. The DNA quality and quantity were determined by NanoDrop 2000 (Thermo, USA). For prokaryotes, the V4 hypervariable region of the 16S rRNA genes was amplified using universal primer 515F and 909R [ 18 ]. For eukaryotes, the ITS2 region of fungal rRNA gene was amplified using universal primer ITS4 and ITS7 [ 19 ]. Primer 515F and ITS4 were added with barcodes. PCR conditions were described in detail previously [ 20 ]. The amplified PCR products were analyzed through a 1%(wt/vol) agarose gel and purified using a PCR purification kit (GE0101–50, TSINGKE). The concentrations of PCR purified products were assessed by NanoDrop 2000 (Thermo, USA). Subsequently, purified amplicons of all samples were equally pooled for constructing a PCR amplicon library, according to the protocols of the Illumina TruSeq. DNA sample preparation LT kit (San Diego, CA, USA), and then subjected to sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq platform at the Environmental Genomic Platform of the Chengdu Institute of Biology, CAS.
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Sequences were clustered into operational taxonomic units (OTUs) at a 97% identity threshold. Each sample was rarefied to the same number of reads (10,568 reads for 16S rRNA gene and 4937 reads for ITS gene, respectively) for both alpha-diversity (chao1 estimator of richness, observed species and Shannon's index) and beta-diversity (PCoA, UniFrac) analyses. Taxonomy was assigned using the Ribosomal Database Project classifier ( http://rdp.cme.msu.edu/ ).
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Do you have questions?
We've put together a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions about the NAA below. For further questions, please contact our friendly staff and we'll be glad to help.
I want to go to an auction, what should I know before I bid?
Understand the type of auction you are participating in (absolute, reserve, etc.) and make sure to review the complete terms and conditions of the sale. You will want to arrive early to register for the auction. Certain auctions (i.e. real estate) may require a cashier's check or other payment in advance of the auction to qualify you to bid in the auction.
If you are attending an auction with a live element, you will want to bid in sync with the chant. You should be listening closely and following the increasing bids. Remember: The number the auctioneer is repeating is where the bid is and what the auctioneer is now accepting.
I want to hire an auctioneer. Where do I start my search and what should I know?
If you are considering an auction for your personal or business assets, consider the following tips:
- Whether it be real estate, art or automobiles, select an NAA Auction Professional with expertise in your particular type of sale. NAA Auction Professionals are at the top of their field in the auction business. Members are professionals well versed in the psychology of selling. Their education, commitment to the NAA Code of Ethics, expertise and networking capabilities stimulate competition among bidders, securing you the highest prices for your assets. Click here to Find an NAA Auction Professional!
- Ask for references, attend one of their auctions and learn about auctions firsthand.
- Take an active role in the marketing and advertising of your assets.
- Make sure to fully review all contracts, terms and conditions of the auction with a legal expert.
What should I do if I have an issue with an auctioneer or auction company?
As a voluntary professional organization that does have jurisdiction in licensing or regulation, the NAA can only field ethical complaints about our members and does not offer legal recourse, including the recovery of financial or physical assets. If you believe that an NAA member has violated the NAA Code of Ethics, you may file a complaint in writing using this form and submit it to NAA Chief Executive Officer Hannes Combest, CAE, at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can search our member database here.
If your grievance is accepted, a copy will be sent to the accused individual so they may provide their version of the facts. The NAA's Grievance Committee will review both documents and render a decision. You will be notified of their decision within 90 days of when the NAA receives your original complaint.
For legal and financial recourse, you will need to file a complaint within the state where the auction company is located and/or where the auction was held. For states that require an auction license, the licensing board is the first place to start. For all states, we recommend contacting the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office as well as local city, county and Better Business Bureau offices.
How do I become an auctioneer?
Find out about license requirements. While some states require a license to be an auctioneer, others do not. Likewise, some specific types of auctions may require a special license. Find out what is required in your city, county and/or state to make sure you are abiding by all laws.
Get educated. Before becoming an auctioneer, you should seriously consider attending auction school. These schools provide aspiring auctioneers with the training and education needed to learn the art of bid calling, marketing, operating an auction business and more. While the NAA does not endorse or recommend any specific school, you can find a list of known auction school providers here.
Can I attend an auction and participate as a spectator and not bid?
Who's the person yelling in the audience at an auction?
What is the auctioneer saying?
The art of perfecting the auctioneer's cry take years of practice, but understanding what auctioneers are saying is simple. The auctioneer's bid call can be broken into two parts:
- Statement (The Current Bid) – I have five dollars.
- Question (The Next Bid) – Would you bid 10?
Example: I have 5 dollars, would you bid 10, would you bid 10? Now 10, I have 10 dollars, would you bid 15...
The cadence and repetition of words and use of "filler words" vary from one auctioneer to another, but the format is usually the same. Always remember that the number the auctioneer keeps repeating is the dollar amount they are wanting.
If I scratch my nose or wave at a friend, will the auctioneer think I'm bidding?
Am I required to have cash on hand at the auction?
Are auctions only for distressed or discounted property?
What are the differences between an absolute and reserve auction?
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Guckenberg walk-off homer in 10th inning lifts UW-Stevens Point to 6-5 win
APPLETON, Wis. -– Bryton Guckenberg belted a walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to give UW-Stevens Point a 6-5 win against Manchester in the opening game of the Division III Championship Friday evening.
The Pointers trailed 5-0 entering the bottom of the eighth inning, but Sean Gerber led off the frame by getting hit by a pitch and Jimmy Coady put UWSP on the board with an RBI triple.
Casey Barnes followed with an RBI single to cut the deficit to 5-2, Riley Spetz doubled to advance Barnes to third, and Guckenberg grounded out allowing Barnes to score.
Tyler Flood held the Spartans scoreless in the ninth inning, and Dan Douglas led off the home half of the ninth with a walk and scored on a triple by Gerber.
Coady then hit a fly ball to centerfield as Gerber tagged up and beat the throw to the plate, tying the game 5-5.
Flood worked out of a bases loaded jam in the 10th inning, and Guckenberg drilled a 3-1 offering with two outs over the left field wall to give UWSP the win.


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South Florida's LGBT community — and law enforcement — are on high alert this week after a local man posted numerous threats against LGBT people on Instagram, claiming that what he is "planning for Labor Day" will be worse than the June 12 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
The shooting at Pulse left 49 victims and the shooter dead, and another 53 people wounded. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
Impulse South Florida, the local chapter of the national volunteer HIV/AIDS education and advocacy organization, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, posted screen captures of Craig Jungwirth's posts on Instagram from that same day, along with a photo of Jungwirth himself (see above) and a warning to be on the look out for him.
In the posts, which appear to be part of a conversation with a man named David Herbert, Jungwirth says, "My events are selling out cause you faggots are total patsies. None of you deserve to live. If you losers thought the Pulse nightclub shooting was bad, wait till you see what I'm planning for Labor Day."
When Herbert replies that Jungwirth is "fucking crazy" and that he is calling police, Jungwirth continues, "You can never catch a genius from MIT and since you faggots are dying from AIDS anymore, I have a better solution to exterminate you losers. …
"I'm gonna be killing you fags faster than cops kill niggers. It's time to clean up Wilton Manors from all you AIDS infested losers."
In posting the screen caps to the Impulse South Florida Facebook page, representatives of the organization said Jungwirth has made other "extreme posts" on Instagram, and that he "has been known to be in Wilton Manors and Orlando." Wilton Manors is located just north of Fort Lauderdale.
In a statement to Dallas Voice on Wednesday, Aug. 31, via Impulse Dallas representative Erik Vasquez, Impulse United Vice President and Impulse South Florida representative A.J. Alegria said, "All local law enforcement has been notified and are working on [Jungwirth]. Our close friend is the captain of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He has been communicating with use. We have been directing everyone to law enforcement. The FBI has also been notified."
LGBT media in the South Florida area earlier this year — including Peacock Panache and South Florida Gay News — outed Jungwirth as a scam artist, noting that he had taken over the Beach Bear Weekend event in Florida and used it to scam money from the LGBT community. As Tim Peacock with Peacock Panache reported, "What began as a story of his harassment of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence exploded after information surfaced that not only were the events listed for his Beach Bear Weekend event fake but also all hotel bookings through the event website didn't actually reserve local hotels."
Peacock said that after he published stories about that situation, Jungwirth "embarked on a harassment campaign" against Peacock Panache and its writers, sent harassing text messages, left "vaguely threatening voice mails," left spam and threats on the Peacock Panache's social media pages and comments sections and "even attempted to hack our server several times to access the articles written about him."
NBC 6 News out of Miami reports that Jungwirth "has a lengthy criminal history which includes stalking charges," and "a handful of restraining orders" against him. The TV station also said Facebook has deleted Jungwirth's profile.
Dallas Voice has contacted police departments in both Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale for information and we are awaiting their responses. But NBC 6 says police departments in the area — and the LGBT community — are taking the threats seriously. You can watch NBC 6's report below.


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Need a Fresh Idea for a Visiting Artist? Check out Tiny Circus!
A few months ago I attended the regional Art Education Conference in Iowa, where I had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the best and brightest art educators this state has to offer (which happens to include several AOE staff members!). This year it was circus themed. To be honest, I am not a huge fan of clowns or people in costumes, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Okay, I was downright leery. But, on the first day, I happened to wander into a classroom at the end of the hall and meet two collaborators from Tiny Circus. Instantly, I was blown. away!
What is Tiny Circus, you ask? In short, Tiny Circus is a collaboration of artists who travel and work with students of all ages to produce stop-animation films. They bring all the supplies, cameras, experts, etc. and work with each group individually to storyboard an idea that works within the constructs of each program. They can do small group films or involve an entire school. This past summer, they created a film that incorporated thousands people during RAGBRAI (the annual, hugely popular, bike ride across Iowa.)
Over the course of the conference, art educators from across Iowa were able to work collaboratively with Tiny Circus to develop an art advocacy film. We created props, participated in interviews and even helped storyboard and capture footage. The final film was recently edited and shared with the world. So, without any further ado, I would like to share The Art Classroom!
Please feel free to share this video and use it as an advocacy tool. I found it short, poignant and fun to watch. It could be a nice mini-presentation at a faculty meeting or a quick reminder of all the wonderful big ideas that are happening each and every day in the art room. Also, make sure to check out the Tiny Circus link above to learn more about booking this group for your school, conference or event.
Have you ever supplemented your curriculum with a visiting artist?
If so, what was the experience like? If not, what's holding you back?
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About the Day of Caring
The Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness is a locally-planned, volunteer-based, self-supporting community event designed to educate, empower and give hope to everyone affected by breast cancer.
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Included are seminars on nutrition, alternative therapies, the latest innovations in hormone, chemotherapy and surgical treatments, as well as help in living with cancer and the after-effects of treatment.
It's not all serious, however. A wonderful gourmet lunch is served, and an exciting fashion show is presented as well. All of the models in the fashion show, both women and men, have had breast cancer.
The people who attend Day of Caring leave feeling empowered and inspired, knowing that there are resources in the community for them, and that they CAN handle it all.
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Whistling when your baby shows signs they need to relieve themselves could be the key to younger toilet training, according to a study into Vietnamese parenting.
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden studied 47 mothers until their babies were two.
The mothers whistled whenever their babies appeared to need to go and by the time they were nine months, they were able to hold on until they were reminded to go to the potty.
By the time the children were two years old, they were completely toilet trained and did not need reminders from their parents.
In Vietnam, young toilet training is a source of parental pride and it also helps cut the cost of nappies. The authors suggested it may even help with urinary health.
Research is limited in Australia, but US and European research suggests most parents don't start toilet training until their children are between 21 and 36 months.
According to the Raising Children Network, most Australian children are ready for potty training when they are two years old, but some show signs from 18 months.
The study was published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology.


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Gaza is not enough - by Arik Diamant
The disengagement plan is not intended to save the lives of the Israeli soldiers stationed in Gaza. Nor is it meant to prevent innocent civilian deaths of those caught in the crossfire of Gaza's crowded refugee camps. The plan is just about making Israel BIGGER.
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Different Kinds of Refusal - by Dan Rabinovitz
The generals' and leaders' concept of the dangers of refusal therefore stems more from the socialization process they underwent, as soldiers and as males, in a military world that sanctifies submissiveness and compliance. It would be worth their while to calm down.
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It's not refusal. It's obedience - by B. Michael
Those who object to the Occupation have wrestled with their own individual consciences, and have freely and willingly decided not to carry out orders that they believe illegitimate, bearing sole responsibility for possible subsequent punishment that may be imposed upon them by law.
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Let Them Refuse - by Gideon Levy
The IDF's monumental failure to provide the country's residents with security does not stem from manifestations of refusal by soldiers; to a certain degree it can be said that it stems precisely from the eagerness of its soldiers to obey every order, even if the order is illegal and immoral.
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In the name of Zionist values - by David Zonshein
A decisive majority of the public already recognizes the need to end the occupation. Even the prime minister and the defense minister from the Likud recognize this. After four blood-drenched years, even the army has retracted its position and recognizes that there is no military solution to the terror and violence.
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Democracy, obedience and refusal - by Ariel Rubenstein
The Jewish ethos, to the best of my knowledge, does not include reverence for obedience to human beings. Our ethos, like that of many other peoples, I think, is full of heroes who refused to obey. How would you relate to a new hero of Israel who sees evil and injustice, but nevertheless continues to obey because this is the will of the majority?
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Bound by their Conscience - Joseph Raz
To me, there is something strange about the approach that views the right to conscientious objection as limited to pacifists, but irrelevant with respect to people whose refusal is not total, people who believe that it is immoral to join a given army only if its actions involve humiliating people, killing them or violating their human rights.
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The War's Seventh Day - Michael Ben Yair
Israel's security cannot be based only on the sword; it must rather be based on our principles of moral justice and on peace with our neighbors - those living next door and those living a little further away. An occupation regime undermines those principles of moral justice and prevents the attainment of peace. Thus, that regime endangers Israel's existence.
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Apartheid in the Holy Land - by Desmon Tutu
My heart aches. I say why are our memories so short. Have our Jewish sisters and brothers forgotten their humiliation? Have they forgotten the collective punishment, the home demolitions, in their own history so soon? Have they turned their backs on their profound and noble religious traditions? Have they forgotten that God cares deeply about the downtrodden?
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text: BK expands 99-cent menu Published on August 25, 1998. Burger King Corp., Miami, is making its Chick'n Crisp sandwich a permanent part of the Great Tastes Menu launched in March. The menu features eight items for 99 cents or less. James Watkins, senior VP-North American marketing, said the 99-cent choices are not eating into sales of the chain's combination meals and termed the new menu a success. The sandwich is being supported with two new TV spots from Ammirati Puris Lintas, New York, slated to run through next month. Separately, Burger King said it has launched a four-item breakfast menu across the U.K. in a competitive move against rival McDonald's Corp. Copyright August 1998, Crain Communications Inc. Most Popular In this article: News


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Giving you more reasons to stick around longer. Because, the fun doesn't need to end when the music does.
Super Flea & Food
The Superflea is your one-stop shop for all things Boho to get your festival fashion game on point. From fashion to food, the Supercrew has your festival experience covered. With over 40 homegrown food stalls to cater to every tastebud and budget, nobody dances on an empty stomach here.
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Great deals to keep your wallets happy! Making sure everyone enjoys the opening acts without losing their buzz. Bottoms up!
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The party doesn't stop when the festival does. So when the clock strikes 10.30 and the beats stop dropping, head over to the Super Flea and the beer garden for a party that will stop when you say the word.
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Ahi Tuna Recipe with Soy Sauce Dressing
I have a saying that makes me smile every time of I think of it. "Old Friends are like Old Shoes." Old friends are comfortable, there is no break in period, they fit just right and there is no need to impress them. They love you just the way you are. Think about it, they really are like your favorite pair of shoes that fit just! I am excited to be spend this #SundaySupper with one of my dearest friends and his family and share this Ahi Tuna Recipe with them.
We love cooking together and Paul couldn't wait to take me to his favorite market. We visited Carmine's Market and saw the most beautiful Ahi Tuna and that was all the inspiration we needed. Ahi Tuna Salad Family Style is perfect for a crowd and so much fun to cook together.
Ahi Tuna Salad Family Style
- For the Ahi Tuna:
- 2 Ahi Tuna Steaks
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Lime
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 Green Onions sliced
- For the Salad:
- 1 Large Head of Romaine Lettuce chopped
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- ½ Onion sliced very thin
- 1 Bunch of Roasted thin Asparagus (optional)
- For the Dressing: *best made the day before
- 1 package of Good Seasons Dressing (buy the complete package with cruet)
- Olive Oil according to instructions
- Balsamic Vinegar according to instructions
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- ½ lime juice
- Mix Dressing according to package directions and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Mix Soy Sauce, juice from half a lime, garlic and green onions
- Marinate Tuna in the soy sauce mixture
- Sear on a hot grill for one minute on each side for medium rare
- Layer the Lettuce, tomatoes, onions and asparagus
- Slice the Tuna Steak very thin and lay on top of salad
- Drizzle salad with the dressing and serve family style
This #Sundaysupper was one that I will remember for a long time. There is nothing like settling in with "old shoes" and enjoying Ahi Tuna.
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- Chicken Curry Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
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A/N: It has been so long since I've posted anything up on FP. In all honesty it feels kind of weird and I have been struggling to let this story loose. But none the less, here I am with something new! It's going to be different from what I usually write, and is filled with a bit more adult material. Nonetheless, I hope you guys enjoy and as usual, your feedback is much appreciated. Enough babbling from me and enjoy :)
Ardin Ellwood observed her surroundings in numbing silence, uncertain of how to react to the sea of strangers and people who were her 'family'. Her forest green eyes scanned the vicinity, only able to see an ocean of black as silent sobs echoed within the large, hollow church. In the background, the lovely sound of the church choir singing Amazing Grace rebounded off the thick walls, as the organist pounded the keys of the organ with deep feeling and precision.
She was unsure of what to do as she sat in utter shock, unable to fully comprehend the fact that her cousin, James Ellwood, was dead at the age of 24. Eyes darting towards her uncle seated with his immediate family, her throat knotted at the stoic expression etched across his once youthful face.
Uncle Charlie had always been a warm and rather happy man. Although her memories of him were few and vague, Ardin could always recall the genuine grin on his face during the few times he visited her with his two children, James and Preston. And now, the memory was nothing but forever tainted with melancholy as she realized James would never be a part of the picture again.
She had heard that cancer had been the cause for James' death and Ardin couldn't help but feel a deep sense of grief. For someone who was so full of life and aspirations, the disease had taken everything away. During the eulogies, there was one thing that was common in all the speeches: 'James Ellwood was bright, lively and had such a fire for life.'
From what she had heard, James had been great at what he did, even at such a young age he had made an impact on many peoples' lives. He had excelled in college, topping the class at number one. His name was known to the business world and many large corporate companies had offered him numerous high paying positions in their firms, but James had chosen to stay with Ellwood Empire. James Ellwood had high hopes of taking over the family business and everybody had believed he would be able to do it one day.
The thing that would forever disturb Ardin would be the simple fact that James' dreams of managing Ellwood Empire will never be fulfilled. His high hopes in excelling further in business, in travelling and marrying in the future would dissipate along with him…
It appeared there would always be something that got the better of us, and for James, leukemia had invaded his body and metastasized until he could fight it no more.
Feeling heaviness in her chest, Ardin inhaled deeply as an eerie silence engulfed her as the song ended. The shuffling of feet could be heard as the church choir exited the stage, but she wasn't really listening anymore.
A warm hand rested on her pale arm which caused her to break out of her reverie, her gaze lifting to meet her father's probing stare. Realizing the church was half empty and there were people leaving, she smiled weakly up at her father as he squeezed her hand in a reassuring manner.
"You okay?" came Alston Ellwood's soothing voice as his daughter Ardin nodded in response.
He took her cold hand in his warm one and led her out the frosty church, to their car. He may have been away from the Ellwood family for a long time, however his brother Charles needed him now more than anything, and he would face his father's wrath for him. Bracing himself for the turmoil that was to come, he recalled that there had been a lot of unfinished business between his father and him. Squaring his shoulders, he inhaled deeply, ready for whatever his father, Edward Ellwood, had in store for his return…
"My condolences Charles," Mrs. Bertie bid as Charles Ellwood could only nod in response.
He was grief-stricken as a few more relatives and close family friends gave their sympathies. He would have never predicted that this would have ever happened – the day when he would witness the death of his own child – the day when his son died before him. Able to feel a sharp pain in his chest at the thought of his eldest son, Charles rubbed away at the fresh tears that had formed in his eyes.
The pat of another's warm hand on his shoulder caused him to straighten, as he shifted his gaze to find his older brother standing beside him, a plate filled with sandwiches held in his hand.
"You need to eat," Alston commanded and took in the sunken features of his little brother. "You need to be strong for Preston right now," he said.
Robotically, Charles grabbed a small sandwich from the plate and took a bite out of it. Food was the last thing on his mind as he allowed his brother to lead him over to a vacant chair by the window. He took a few steps before noticing the figure of a tall, thin looking girl hovering a few meters away, and Charles' features brightened slightly in recognition.
"Is that Ardin?" He asked and the older looking girl stood before him, a sad smile on her beautiful face.
Charles managed a small smile in response and it surprised him further when she leaned forward, her arms spread-eagled, and before he could protest, he was engulfed in a hug. A soothing sensation overtook him as he unconsciously hugged her back, the heartache magnified upon realization that he had missed out on a lot due to the rift within the Ellwood family.
As her voice reached his ears, he found himself easing a little at her kind, feminine tone. "It will be okay, you just need to stay strong." She said and pulled away with a brighter smile on her face.
Eyes darting from his older brother Alston to Ardin, Charles rubbed a hand over his tired eyes.
"Thank you for being here," he said softly, knowing very well the consequences his brother could potentially face at this Ellwood gathering.
As if on cue, the dark haired, grey eyed figure of Edward Ellwood entered the quiet living room, his stance practically demanded order. Shifting to gaze at his brother silently, Charles saw the jaw muscles of Alston's tense. Able to hear the thuds of his father's expensive shoes hitting the wooden floorboards as he approached them, Charles smiled apologetically at his brother. And in response, Alston could only grin a tight grin.
"Well if it isn't my long lost son," came the croakiness of Edward's voice as he stood before his children and granddaughter, an air of authority surrounding him.
Standing tall with steel grey eyes, Edward observed the way his eldest son stood. With his back muscles tensed, and his body half covering his daughter's in a protective manner, Edward felt his heart leap. It had been almost two decades since he'd last seen his eldest son, and perhaps the second time he'd seen his granddaughter since she had been born. It appeared the two of them were doing fine as he studied Ardin.
Staring at him with curious, forest green eyes, Edward noted that the child before him had inherited many of the Ellwood traits. With dark, chocolate brown hair, and a high, aristocratic nose, she stood with refined grace which Edward had only seen in his wife. Taking in her green eyes, it appeared she had inherited that unique color from her mother as he took a drink from his glass.
A sense of pride filled his veins as he stood with a blank expression on his face. Ardin was the first Ellwood girl to be produced within the past ten generations and a part of Edward was pleased that she did not turn out to be soft and weak like her mother. Eying her impassively, Edward lifted his gaze back to meet his son's. Grey clashed with grey, just like their personalities.
"We were here to pay our respects," Alston said in a rather monotonous tone.
Ardin studied the scene before her in silence. It was obvious that the three men were related; they all had the same refined features, the same nose and facial structure. The only difference was that her uncle Charlie was light and pale compared to her grandfather and father who were both dark and tanned.
She could sense the tension between her father and grandfather and noticed the way Uncle Charlie hesitated to get involved. She remembered her deep dislike for Grandpa Edward as she recalled the one time she had met him at her grandmother's funeral. The old man had scared her then, but now as she recalled the memory of him refusing to let both her and her father near the funeral service, she felt a flare of anger.
It had been dark and gloomy that day. The clouds were a murky shade of grey, the words exchanged between her father and Grandpa Edward were harsh and cold. She remembered crying, feeling deeply regretful that she was unable to attend her grandmother's funeral. Grandpa Edward had refused to let both her father and her in and so they had sat in their car and waited for everyone to leave before trekking through the cemetery to deliver their large bouquet of flowers.
Those were the only memories she had of her grandfather as Ardin gazed at him with a look of indifference. It appeared he hadn't changed much, hadn't aged much as he stood before her father in a daunting fashion. The way he moved reminded her of her father as a voice broke the silence.
"Alston was kind enough to come," Charles explained.
"I don't see why he should have bothered considering he's no longer a part of the Ellwood family." Edward stated more to Charles than to Alston. "After all James was my grandson, and he was barely around to be the uncle that he should have been."
Alston clenched his fists. His father seemed to know all the right buttons to push. It was always like this whenever he saw his father – it was always his say and nobody else's. After all these years since he had left the Ellwood household, nothing had changed.
"He was still my nephew," he grounded out.
Ardin placed a hand on her father's arm, and was relieved when he calmed slightly. She knew that this wasn't the time nor place to fight as she eyed her Uncle Charlie who had returned to a distressed state.
Audibly exhaling, Alston nodded his head at Ardin. He wasn't going to cause a scene before family and friends, not when it was a day to remember his nephew, James. He had already endured all the questioning glances and stares as well as a few rather offensive statements only snobby nobles made, he was sure he'd be able to ignore his father's comments too. Turning, he faced his brother and patted him on the back.
"My sincerest apologies Charles," he breathed and his brother patted his arm in response. Turning cool, grey eyes to his father, Alston nodded his head dismissively. "Father," he bid stiffly and walked away before another fight could brew.
Edward watched the way his granddaughter bid a quick farewell before leaving swiftly after her father. Two decades had been a long time as he watched through the window as a black Volkswagen reversed out of the driveway and left. Today may have marked the loss of one grandchild, but it also signified a gaining of another…
Five Months Later
Standing in his extensive, quiet office, furnished with dark oak tables, large comfy black leather chairs and an expensive surround sound system, Edward Ellwood gazed out of the expansive window. With a 180 degree view of the town he had grown up in, he swirled the contents of the aged scotch in his crystal glass, a pensive glaze to his eyes. Taking a sip of the honey colored liquor, his jaw flexed. It appeared his empire was falling and he didn't have much time to fix it.
His grandchild James was dead; his dream of having the young boy inheriting the family business was now buried with James. He had loved his grandson very much, had watched the once naïve, little boy grow up into a confident, cunning businessman. And then Edward had watched the prodigy child be taken away from him by a debilitating form of cancer.
Edward had tried so hard to make the boy stay. He had spent hours and days speaking to doctors, flying specialists down in hopes of saving his grandson. He donated bone marrow, pumped money and all that he could in hopes that James would be cured. But it appeared God had been adamant in taking his heir away from him. He was robbed of his hopes and dreams that had only been at the tender age of 24…
Although five months had passed since the funeral, the pain was still there and the battle was not over. Along with trying to accept the death of James, Edward was now facing the reality that he might lose his youngest son too. Charles' health was rapidly deteriorating. It appeared he had taken James' death harshly, turning into a skeleton and drowning himself in the Ellwood business for over 14 hours a day.
The constant work and lack of eating had caught up with him.
Now Charles was bedridden with an oxygen mask strapped to his face, unable to breathe properly on his own. The doctors said it was pneumonia and had been hopeful with using antibiotics as treatment, but Edward knew that things couldn't be that simple.
Days of antibiotic treatment turned into weeks, weeks had added up to a month. Soon Charles' pneumonia had turned into a violent and resistant strain and his health was gradually being drained away.
Edward's heart clenched. He lost his grandchild, was losing his own son and was also trying to help mend his other broken grandson, Preston. At this rate he knew the Ellwood name would not last long… His second grandchild had run away from home, somehow hooked to drugs. Charles' family was never going to be the same again.
Finishing the remainder of his scotch, Edward hissed at the familiar burning sensation in his throat. His only hope to save the Ellwood Empire was to make amends with his eldest son, but he knew that would not come easy. Like him, Alston Ellwood was a proud man, never going back on his word once he had his mind set. After leaving the Ellwood family business for well over two decades, Edward knew that Alston would not ever dream of returning.
His only hope lied in his granddaughter whom he had met for the very first time since her birth at James' funeral. She had grown up to be a beautiful woman, inheriting the strong Ellwood features and her mother's gorgeous green eyes. She may have appeared soft, but the passion in her eyes and the defiant tilt to her chin had told Edward that she was more than capable of holding up her end of a fight.
Over the years he had heard much about her, had been keeping an eye on her since she was born. Like James, Ardin was somebody he took great pride in. Although he acted like he didn't care, Edward had always wanted the best for his family. He had pulled strings and asked favors in order to give Ardin the best education available, trying to do it subtly so as to not make his son Alston suspicious.
For all her life, Edward had been her guardian from a distance, hiring a private detective to follow her throughout her childhood. He had taken many photos of her, able to see how Ardin had grown throughout the years. Alston may not have allowed him to be a part of her immediate life; however Edward had stuck around, trying to take part of her childhood from afar.
Edward had always been too proud and prideful to admit he was wrong. He had never done it in his entire life, and he wasn't willing to do it now. And now here he was, old, lonely and losing all of his family.
Breaking out of his reverie, he returned his focus to the issue at hand, turning to his desk and grabbing the telephone. Dialing a familiar number, a smile reached his lips at the voice that greeted him on the third ring.
Feeling his heart steady, he exhaled gently, the wrinkles on his once handsome face softening.
"Lyndon my old friend," he greeted.
The voice that replied was still the same happy, welcoming tone he had remembered from many years ago. They had kept close contact for the past few decades and Edward knew Lyndon was the only one he could turn to for help. Ian Jack Lyndon was a powerful name, and was also a resourceful and loyal old friend of Edward's.
Ian Lyndon had stayed by Edward's side through the past few months of hardship and Edward had been grateful for that.
Rubbing a hand over his exhausted eyes, Edward sighed through the phone.
"It's time," he breathed as his grey eyes took in the hundreds of photos scattered over his desk, the smiling face of a brunette with dark, forest green eyes gazing up at him.
He knew that this was the only way to keep the Ellwood Empire going. And there was no way he would let the family business and the Ellwood name die.
Seated before the large plasma television set with a Cuban cigar in his mouth, brown eyes studied the political debate occurring before him. Removing the cigar from his lips, he exhaled a cloud of smoke and laughed half-heartedly. Bernard Paisley was always interested in politics, but it was the arguing and burning passion in peoples' views that highly amused him. Having been a high-end lawyer for over thirty-five years, he had learned to never trust anyone's words until a name, signature and date was printed on paper.
It had been this view in life that had made him excel as a lawyer. His cynical personality and his ability to read between the lines was what helped him specialize as a lawyer in contract writing and reviewing. In his 35 years of working for large corporate companies, Bernard Paisley had made a name for himself and his descendants.
Throughout his working years, he had read and wrote many contracts until he perfected them himself. And like any rich lawyer, he had begun to long for something more. Luckily for Bernard, that thirst was quenched in the form of two families: the Lyndon and Ellwood name.
Lost in his own thoughts of youth and his many achievements, the ringing of the phone a few meters away caught his attention. Sitting in his seat comfortably for a few moments, he stared at the phone in speculation. From memory, only a handful of people had his home phone line and majority of them never called him using that line.
With a curious expression etched on his aged features, Bernard stood from his seat, placing his half-burned cigar on the black onyx ash tray atop the coffee table. Moving to the still ringing phone, he lifted the receiver from the hook and placed it to his ear.
"Bernard Paisley," he greeted in a smoky, croak.
There was silence for a few moments before a smile stretched across Bernard's lips. The next words that reached his ears was one that caused him to laugh, which triggered a coughing fit.
Recovering, a lively glint reached his brown eyes as he shook his head to nobody in particular. "You sure know what to say to make an old man like me come out of retirement," he explained. "I've been waiting for years to deliver that envelope."
Pulling his favorite Montblanc fountain pen from his suit breast pocket, Bernard scribbled down a few brief words on a piece of paper. As he hung up the phone, an excitement filled his veins as he went back to his chair to retrieve his still burning cigar. Inhaling the tobacco, he swirled the smoke in his mouth, the taste now sweeter than it was before.
It had been many years since he himself had worked with the Ellwood and Lyndon family. Both of them had become his favorite clients throughout the years, and they both held a special place in his heart.
White brows raised in question as a sigh escaped his lips. He couldn't recall the last time he had seen his two old friends, however he knew that their reunion would be one to remember. Folding the small piece of paper he had scribbled on, he placed it in his pant pocket and patted it affectionately. His family had been so adamant in him enjoying retirement life that he had forgotten what it felt like to be needed again.


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What causes someone to be fearful of flying?
If like me you're an avid radio 2 listener, today you will have heard the topic of how hypnosis can help those suffering from fear of flying.
Fear of flying is a phobia that is also referred to as Aerophobia, Aviatophobia, or Aviophobia.
It is estimated that some 5 million people in the UK alone suffer from this phobia, many in silence and unbeknown to those around them.
So what is it that causes someone to be fearful of flying when so many of us relish the thought of soaring high above the clouds?
Well like most phobias it's not something we are born with so it is instilled in us by our parents or siblings or maybe by the media when on the odd occasion things in aviation go wrong.
Fear of flying may be a combination of two areas of fear:
1) Claustrophobia (a fear of enclosed spaces)
2) Acrophobia (fear of heights)
Sometimes Agoraphobia (a fear of panicking in a space you cannot escape from) can also be a factor.
Being scared of flying can have such a huge impact on one's life and can affect the whole family especially if you wish to travel abroad to holiday.
The way the phobia portrays itself in each individual can vary but can typically be a complete refusal to travel, panic attacks, vomiting, not sleeping, irrational behaviour and even violent outbursts.
People sometimes focus their fear on one aspect of air travel, perhaps the landing or take off, fear of hijacking or turbulence.
Whatever the focus of the fear is, it can be traumatising and sometimes people have no idea where to turn to for help so therefore avoid travelling altogether.
Sometimes help can come from attending a fear of flying course which can help people to understand how an aircraft works and will fill you with statistical facts to help you to feel more comfortable.
However, hypnosis is proven to of helped many people to overcome their fears and phobias.
Hypnotherapy can help you to learn a new pattern of behaviour and will help you to change your mindset. With hypnosis you will begin to relax and will start to enjoy the freedom of flying. Although hypnosis won't instantly cure your fear of flying and several sessions may be needed, many successful clients would agree it could be the single most important step you ever take towards overcoming your fear for good so you can enjoy the benefits of flying.
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Rapper Lil' Flip is no longer a wanted man after a judge agreed to drop a warrant for his arrest over his failure to attend a scheduled court appearance last month (Apr13).
Lawyers for the hip-hop star, real name Wesley Eric Weston, Jr, filed legal papers earlier this week (begs29Apr13) claiming that their client was unaware of the intended court date due to poor schedule management.
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With four days remaining before the Redskins host Andrew Luck and the Colts at FedEx Field, the Redskins overall health appears to be improving. Heres the Tuesday rundown of the teams injury list, according to Coach Mike Shanahan.
--WR Anthony Armstrong (sprained shoulder) only played only one down Saturday, but is expected to suit up Saturday vs. the Colts. We took the no-contact yellow jersey off of him today, Shanahan said.
Armstrong is battling Aldrick Robinson, Brandon Banks and Dezmon Briscoe for one of the final two wide receiver spots.
--RB Tim Hightower (grandfathers funeral), RB Roy Helu Jr. (Achilles tendons), SS Brandon Meriweather (knee), CB Morgan Trent (knee, shoulder), WR Lance Lewis (groin) did not practice.
--Helu said both of his sore Achilles tendons are feeling better, but its too soon to make a decision about Saturdays game. On Tuesday, Helu was limited to warmups. It started out with being tight, then after playing through it, it strained a little bit, Helu said.
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Young did not suit up in the first two preseason games, but might play a series or two in the fourth game if hes ready, Shanahan said.
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Aber Cottage is a 250 year old listed building situated in the picturesque market town of Dolgellau, in the heart of Wales' beautiful Snowdonia National Park. The guest house offers quality en-suite accommodation with private parking.
The Mawddach room is a double room furnished with a comfortable modern divan bed, bedside table with lamp, flatscreen television, an upholstered bedroom chair and a wardrobe. The en-suite bathroom has a new modern shower, WC and sink.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Shower en suite
Single occupancy is £60
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Price of this roomthese rooms: £80.00
The Cader Room is a flexible twin/double/family room furnished with a double bed and two single beds. The feature of the room is an exposed stone chimney breast and wall which provides Welsh charm to the room. The en-suite bathroom has an extra large modern shower, WC and sink.
£80 for two persons
£96 for three persons
£112 for four persons
Not available for single occupancy.
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The Wnion room is a double room that has been furnished with a comfortable modern divan bed, bedside table with lamp, a flatscreen television, a wardrobe and a chair. The en-suite bathroom has a modern shower, WC and sink.
Single occupancy is £60
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Please note that your deposit is not refundable under any circumstances. We would recommend that you take out cancellation insurance to cover this cost.
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Guests are requested to vacate rooms by 10am on the day of departure. Occupancy beyond that time will be charged at the full daily rate.
It may be possible to deposit luggage earlier on the day of arrival, or to store luggage for collection later on the departure day.
In accordance with current legislation, the inside of Aber Cottage is completely non-smoking. This includes the use of vaporizers. SMOKING OUT OF WINDOWS IS EQUALLY PROHIBITED.
An excess cleaning charge of £20 will be applied if guests smoke within the premises. In addition, if a room cannot be let due to smoking, the full cost of those lost nights will also be charged.
The only area that smoking is permitted is the rear car park decking area.
We provide parking for one car per room. We do not guarantee parking for vans or other large vehicles and these may be refused.
You have access to the building and your room 24 hours a day throughout your stay using a set of keys given to you when you arrive. You have full responsibility of these keys for the duration of your stay. Lost keys will be charged at £25.00 per set.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets inside the house.
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