text: Welcome in to That Church Podcast where we help Digital Communicators Tell The Best Story The Church Has To Tell. In today's episode we're joined by Heather Heuman. She is going to be talking with us about Key Ways for Churches to Engage with Members and People They Want to Attract to their Church (Visual Content, Live Video and Posting Tips). Heather is the CEO/founder of Sweet Tea Social Marketing. Being a social media speaker, consultant and strategist for churches and christian business owners and brands, Heather travels the country helping them leverage the power of social media to get real results by creating a solid strategy and helping them execute it. She's had the privilege of working with clients such as Chick-fil-A, several churches and speaks regularly all over the country. Heather lives in Columbia, SC with her husband and 3 children. Justin gets to have a really cool conversation with Heather that's coming up in just a bit. As this podcast episode goes up on iTunes, That Church Conference is gearing up for our 2nd Intensive Workshop in Chicago. It's on Tuesday April 25th. So...less than 20 days out. We're going to be at Soul City Church with a room full of church communications folks, Helping Digital Communicators Tell The Best Story The Church Has To Tell. What is a one day Intensive Workshop? Our Speakers are LAUREN MCALLISTER - Social Media Manager, First Baptist Jacksonville - Down the Rabbit Hole - Turning Negative Social Conversations into Positive Ones Mark McDonald - Church Brand Strategist, Be Known For Something - Ways to Know Whether Your Church Brand will Succeed. And How to Fix It. Ben Stapley - Creative Arts Pastor, Liquid Church - Processing Church Communication Requests DANNY DE LOS REYES - Media Pastor, Northplace Church - Creating and sustaining a thriving volunteer culture in your department We will be broadcasting the entire day via Livestream on thatcc.com brought to by our friends at Tithly, the innovators in church giving. Be sure and check them out at http://get.tithe.ly. The cost for the Live Stream is $149. You and your entire team can watch and soak in what our speakers will be delivering in the room. If you're wanting to join us in person, be sure and grab your ticket soon as there are only a few spots left. Hope you can make it!! Let's get back to Justin's interview with Heather Heuman. Key Ways for Churches to Engage with Members and People They Want to Attract to their Church (Visual Content, Live Video and Posting Tips) SHOW NOTES Heather's Contacts: http://www.sweetteasocialmarketing.com https://twitter.com/heatherheuman https://www.facebook.com/SweetTeaSocialMarketing


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Doctor insights on:
Vascular Disease
Vascular Disease (Overview)
The vascular system is made up with 3 components, arteries, veins, and lymph channels. The most common description of vascular disease is usually associated with arterial insufficiency, also known as PAD. This usually is more of an issue as people age, who also have associated medical conditions to include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, smokers.
How does collagen vascular disease affect the bladder?
Few do, but: Scleroderma (pss) can turn the autonomically controlled bladder muscle wall to contract from collagen based scarring with contracture, but few other would do so! ...Read more
Vascular Disease (Overview)
The vascular system is made up with 3 components, arteries, veins, and lymph channels. The most common description of vascular disease is usually associated with arterial insufficiency, also known as PAD. This usually is more of an issue as people age, who also have associated medical conditions to include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, smokers.
What are the symptoms of vascular disease?
Highly variable: Highly variable...Sometimes a symptomatic until latter & irreversible stages. Talk to your physician & get appropriate screening for you. ...Read more
Vascular disease (Tip)
Do not smoke, never ignore color change or ulcers on legs/feet, and find a health screening program to have your ankle brachial index done. ...See more
Managing Peripheral Vascular Disease (Checklist)
What tests if any are used to diagnose micro vascular disease? Or is it a diagnosis of exclusion?
Histogy: It is a clinical diagnosis,can be definitively diagnosed with small vessel biopsy and use of special tissue staining. ...Read more
Is micro vascular disease typically picked up on a nuclear stress test?
Generally, no.: Nuclear stress test is a functional test, which is different from cath or cta. In most cases of microvascular disease, nuclear stress test may be false-negative due to collateral circulation. ...Read more
Vascular disease (Tip)
Always get on those walking shoes and please stop smoking. ...See more
Living with Coronary Artery Disease (Checklist)
What are the tests for vascular disease?
Many: There are many screening tests available for use in individuals at risk for vascular disease. These include carotid duplex which looks for plaque in the carotid arteries. Another important tool is a lowerextremity arterial evaluation/abi which measures the blood pressure ratio in the arm to ankle to estimate blood flow to the legs and ais an excellent marker of vascular disease. Certain blood tes. ...Read more
Please let me know if there is a vascular disease that might get misdiagnosed as ms?
Yes- there are:
One example of this is a rare condition called cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). This condition can be tested for by NOTCH3 genetic testing or by a special skin biopsy.
One thing unique about this condition is that white matter abnormalities son MRI appear confluent and are located in the poles of the temporal lobes. ...Read more
Vascular disease (Tip)
No smoking. Exercise by walking at least. Monitor your cholesterol. Have an arterial Doppler study. ...See more
What causes peripheral vascular disease?
Read this:
http://en. Wikipedia. Org/wiki/Peripheral_vascular_disease
Do vascular headahces mean I have vascular disease?
Not necessarily: The term vascular headache has been used as another name for migraine headaches. Migraine is now thought of as a result of the release of inflammatory substances in the brain. It does not mean you have vascular disease. ...Read more
Vascular disease (Tip)
Monitor your feet, don't walk barefoot. Eat well, stop smoking, do exercise. Walking is the best. ...See more
Living with Polycystic Kidney Disease (Checklist)
Can natural blood thinners be used to treat vascular disease?
No: They are certainly not a substitute for blood thinners ( (e.g. Coumadin, (warfarin) pradaxa, etc.) & "natural" supplements are not regulated by the fda. Please don't do this. I had 2 patients who did against my medical advice in the past year who had strokes! ...Read more
Is there any effective medicine that treats peripheral vascular disease?
Yes: There are several medications that are useful for pad. These include the statin medications (for cholesterol), which stabilize plaques, aspirin/plavix- platelet medications, and cilostazol- which improves the distance you are able to walk. None of these medications will eliminate vascular disease once it has developed, but they will all work in different ways to help control or improve symptoms. ...Read more
Vascular disease (Tip)
Pad is very common and I would like to have a quick office screening with an abi. ...See more
Coping with Disease Outbreaks (Checklist)
What is peripheral vascular disease? Can it be treated?
Yes it can.: Your arteries are normally smooth and unobstructed. Over time they can become blocked (atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries). Plaque can build up in the walls of your arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, calcium, and fibrous tissue. As more plaque builds up, your arteries narrow and stiffen. Eventually, enough plaque builds up to reduce blood flow and oxygen delivery. This is pvd. ...Read more
What type of doctor specializes in treating peripheral vascular diseases?
Vascular Surgeon: Vascular surgery is a medical discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems, exclusive of the heart. Interventional treatment can be both surgical and non-surgical (i.e. Catheter based and minimally invasive) and as such, make vascular surgeons uniquely qualified to provide unbiased recommendations for patients. ...Read more
Living with Addison's Disease (Checklist)
I'm only 29 and I have completely lost erections due to some unexplained vascular disease. Is there any way to cure this?
Impotence: See a urologist and a vascular surgeon. You could have diabetes or aortoiliac clogging or your blood vessels. Diet, exercise and do not smoke. ...Read more
Can you get cured from Collagen Vascular Disease? I'm taking nifedipine. Will I have to take them for the rest of my life. I'm 16!
Come and Go: You may or may not need Nifedipine long term. That drug doesn't 'cure' the CVDz. .. it is used to prevent spasm of blood vessels. .. you can go off and on the drug periodically to see how you respond. .. preferably with a doctors guidance ...Read more
Managing Raynaud's Disease (Checklist)
How could someone with varices (sort of vascular disease) get rid of it?
Can be removed: Depending on the location of your varices your doctor can remove them using different methods that go from the least invasive like foam sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, phlebectomy and ligation. That being said usually varices tend to recur. ...Read more
What are the effects of statin drugs on cardio-vascular disease?
Decrease risk: Statins can and have been shown in trials to decreease the risk of stroke and heart attack ...Read more
Treating Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Checklist)
I know tobacco can increase risk of cardio vascular disease while you are on the pill, but does marijuana do the same thing?
In short...: Yes. Increases risk for blood clots.Get a more detailed answer ›
Vascular Conditions (Definition)
Vascular conditions = diseases of the circulatory ...Read more
Vascular (Definition)
"vasculum" ...Read more


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Brain Waves
Giving News
Jim and Miriam Mulva share the motivation
By Angela Curtis
Jim and Miriam Mulva know firsthand how disorders of the brain and nervous system can touch families. Jim's mother suffered from dementia, and Miriam's mother and grandfather had strokes. But it wasn't until talking with Clay Johnston, dean of UT's Dell Medical School, that they realized just how universal experiences like theirs are.
"Clay made it clear that the brain is the future of medicine and that Austin deserves a world destination for patient care and research in the neurosciences," Miriam says.
Those conversations with Johnston were the genesis of the James J. and Miriam B. Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences at Dell Med. In December 2016, the couple announced a $50 million, multiyear commitment to create and fund the clinic, which aspires to become a global leader in understanding neurological and psychiatric diseases and conditions.
The Mulva Clinic will underwrite neuroscience patient care, research, and clinical operations, with a special emphasis initially on Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and bipolar disorder. The clinic will provide specialized neurological services for patients with conditions such as dementia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, brain injuries, and mental health disorders.
"We haven't done a very good job at this, as a society," says Jim, BBA '68, MBA '69. A 2005 recipient of the Texas Exes' Distinguished Alumnus Award, he is a former chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips. "Miriam and I want to try to make a difference."
The couple announced the gift in conjunction with a $25 million gift to another UT System institution, Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center, to study prostate cancer and melanoma. Their son Jonathan was successfully treated for melanoma at MD Anderson.
"So many of these things touch all our families," Miriam says. "Everybody knows someone, probably in their immediate family, who has had cancer or Alzheimer's."
By giving to medical causes at two different UT institutions, the Mulvas hope to encourage people to look at the UT System in a new light. The system, they say, epitomizes more than just stellar academics; it also represents innovations in patient care.
The Mulvas' latest donation will take their cumulative UT Austin support past $125 million. They previously pledged $20 million to help construct the Engineering Education and Research Center and $40 million to renovate two undergraduate business buildings. That's on top of a $15 million gift to UT's ROTC programs and the College of Liberal Arts.
What inspires such transformational donations to the university?
"This is Jim's school," Miriam says. "This is what gave him his start. This is why we have what we have — because he got the education here. They taught him how to think, how to write, how to speak."
Faith also plays a role in the couple's philanthropy, which stretches from their birthplaces in Wisconsin to their adopted second home in Austin to a Vatican seminary. One day, Miriam and Jim believe, they'll be asked to account for how they handled their good fortune.
"Someday someone's going to say, 'I gave you all this stuff. What did you do with it? Did you try to help someone? Did you try to do something, or did you hoard it?' " Jim says.
"We're here to help each other," Miriam says. "Otherwise, why are we here? You have to align your giving with your passions. I think that's really important."
Those passions include education, the Catholic Church, youth, community, and the elderly. In addition to UT, the Mulvas have given to Miriam's alma mater, St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, and the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican.
In talking with Johnston, Jim asked the dean to pick two or three areas where he thought the school could make a lasting difference. Along with Dell Med's signature initiatives of population health and redesigning health care with a focus on value, the neurosciences quickly came to the forefront.
The Mulvas' gift promises to help
Stigma surrounding some neurological conditions, especially mental illness, can make it harder to raise money for the neurosciences than for cancer or heart disease. But with enough resources, Jim says, the university is in a unique position to bring researchers and clinicians together to study the brain. No other place is better suited, he believes, to put the disciplines of medicine and engineering, as well as psychology, social work, nursing, pharmacy, and the arts and humanities, under one umbrella and start from scratch.
"We wanted to really push the frontier," Jim says. "And with a new center, one that doesn't yet exist — it's a clean sheet of paper."
The Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, set to open before the end of 2017, will grow alongside the medical school, opening a new range of services and treatments and reinforcing the school's transformational role as it strives to become a global destination for neuroscience-related treatment. At the same time, both the school and clinic will support better health in Central Texas by treating low-income and uninsured patients in the local area.
"I have spent many years caring for people with neurological and psychiatric diseases and seen the impact they have on individuals and their families," Johnston says. "The Mulva Clinic will make a real difference addressing these devastating health issues that have afflicted far too many people. The gift allows us to launch on a trajectory to become a world-class center for the treatment and study of these diseases, pulling together great strengths that already exist across the university and in the community. We're looking forward to some amazing collaborations."
For their part, the Mulvas can't wait to see the impact of their gift.
Says Miriam, "If we can help in some small way to alleviate suffering and save lives, that's just an amazing thing."
Neuroscience revolves around the study of the most complex and least understood living structure on earth: the human brain. Because of its complexity, the brain is vulnerable to a staggering assortment of maladies affecting more than 90 million Americans every year at a cost of more than $650 billion.
That is why President Greg Fenves, Dell Med Dean Clay Johnston, and colleges and schools across the UT campus are committed to "Leading the Brain Health Revolution," which UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven has established as one of his "Quantum Leaps." The goal: to better understand, prevent, treat, and cure diseases and disorders of the brain.
UT Austin already is home to more than 70 top scientists who represent virtually every major field in neuroscience. As part of a world-class research university, Dell Med offers unique opportunities to unite diverse researchers and clinicians in their efforts. The Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences will make the most of this cross-campus collaboration, building pathways to new advances faster than ever before.
What's next? The university is positioned to become one of the world's neuroscience epicenters. With further philanthropic investments targeting professorships and chairs, fellowships, innovation seed grants, and clinical startup funds across disciplines, the Forty Acres can be at the forefront of improving and saving lives affected by nervous system disorders.
For more information about supporting neuroscience at UT, please contact Amanda Brown Irving at firstname.lastname@example.com or 512-475-9510, or Mark Kimbell at firstname.lastname@example.com or 512-495-5110.
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At this time a year ago, redshirt freshman Amari Carter was rehabbing her second torn ACL while the Lady Lions watched postseason basketball from their dorms.
Things couldn't be more different this season.
Carter is healthy. The Lady Lions are in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. And a steady Carter played a crucial role Sunday in the second round, when she was second on the team in scoring with 15 points. Carter and the Lady Lions even cruised to an easy win over Fordham.
The second-year player acknowledged she couldn't see this all coming.
"A year ago, I don't know," Carter said. "The possibilities were endless. We're happy to be here."
Carter has been a consistent force this season and remains the lone Lady Lion to start every game. (Even Teniya Page missed one.) She's averaging 7.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest — and she was even better on Sunday. She scored 15, grabbed five rebounds and made a game-high four steals.
That effort wasn't lost on her head coach.
"(Amari's) able to make plays on both ends of the floor," coach Coquese Washington said, "and helps our pace of play."
Sunday hasn't been an exception to Carter's postseason performance so far. In the first round, against Ohio, Carter again scored well above her average stat line this season. She finished with 12 points and was again second on the team in scoring; she even recorded one point more than Page.
"I feel like a lot of the times we're on the same page; it's fun playing with her," Page added. "We always make jokes with each other to lighten the mood up."
Washington sees more and more confidence exuding from Carter, and that's helped the whole team. When she misses a shot, she rallies back and nails the next one. When she makes a mistake, she sprints down the court and instantly gets over it. There's no frustration.
This is a much different season for the Lady Lions, compared to last year. And it's a lot different for a clearly healthy and improved Carter. Washington said there's an obvious correlation there.
"Having her on the court just makes us a better team," Washington said. "She's so fantastic with handling the ball, taking care of the ball, finding teammates, giving people easy plays.
"There's no question our team is better this year because Amari Carter is playing."


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"Please, mon cheri, at least tell me why!"
"Fine... Fine... I suppose I owe you that much... It's all the little things. I just don't have the patience to deal with you and the way you are."
"Your loss, Angleterre..."
Francis Bonnefoy lay on his scarlett suede couch, a half-finished cigarette perched between his lips and a glass of wine resting on the floor beside him.
The country of love had been unceremoniously dumped, once again. And though he told himself that he was better off without Arthur, he couldn't deny that his heart was bruised and his self-esteem battered ("Just like the fish and chips he was so inexplicabley fond of...").
The doorbell to his apartment rang, but Francis left no one under the impression that he gave a shit.
A few more rings of the doorbell, soon accompanied by loud banging. Francis plucked his cigarette from his mouth and leant over to pick up his glass of wine.
As he took a large undignified gulp of his underappreciated beverage, two men burst through the front door and stormed through the apartment until they found him.
"Nice try, arschlock!" An arrogant albino, his good friend Gilbert, cackled. "Do you know how often I have to break into meine brüders house?"
"¡Cuánto tiempo!" The brunette man, their somewhat gormless companion Antonio, laughed as he sat on the arm of the sofa, near Francis' head.
"Mon amis, though I do appreciate your company, I do not appreciate it right now," Francis growled, taking another gulp of wine.
"Are you still all pissy because of Arthur? The guys a dickhole!" Gilbert offered, kicking Francis' legs off the couch to make room for himself. He practically threw himself onto the seat.
"You were like this when Roderich dumped you," Antonio pointed out.
"Kesesese, I still can't believe you managed to get your dick in that one!"
"I'm serious, you two!" Francis shouted, standing up. "I want to be alone right now!"
"Like hell you do!" Gilbert shouted back, standing up to face him. "You hate being on your own because there's no one to pay attention to you!"
Francis didn't have an answer for that. He slowly sat back down, putting his withering cigarette to his lips.
"Seriously, douchebag, it's been months now. You plan on moping about him forever?"
"He said he loved me... Told me I made him feel complete... Then simply discarded me like a soiled condom."
"Scheiße, Francis, you are really bumming us all out!" Gilbert shouted.
There was a sharp silence between them. Francis stubbed out his cigarette in an ash tray on the coffee table then returned his attention to his glass of wine.
"What if... What if we were to bum him out?" Antonio suggested.
Another silence, though this one more through bemusement than anger.
"Ja, what the scheiße are you talking about, Tony?"
"It's a great idea! I don't know why none of us thought of it sooner!" Antonio cheered.
"Seriously, thought of what?" Gilbert growled.
"It's true that Francis craves attention, si?"
"Ja, definitely..." the albino muttered darkly.
"And Francis, you love sex, am I right?"
Francis spat out his mouthful of wine in surprise.
Gilbert started laughing hysterically.
"It's not like we've never done anything like this before!" Antonio continued, "I think it will be a nice little cheery-up if we just all have a little bit of fun together!"
Gilbert laughed even harder, while Francis stared blankly at his (possibly insane) Spanish friend.
Eventually, Gilberts' laughter died down and his expression softened.
"So, you think we should fuck?" he asked.
"Sounds like I should prepare a couple more glasses of wine, then..." Francis sighed, brushing his blonde hair away from his face.
"Don't be a pussy, Franny!" Gilbert called out. "I know there's beer in your fridge, we'll drink like men!"
"Who said the wine was for you?" he retorted with a smirk.
He stood up and went to leave the room.
"Don't take too long, ja?"
"Ignore him! Take your time, amigo!"
Francis smiled a little, then made his way to the kitchen, leaving Gilbert and Antonio to talk between themselves.
He returned to the living room with a bottle of red wine and two bottles of beer.
Gilbert and Antonio took the bottles from him and set them aside on the coffee table, focusing all their attention on to Francis.
"So, you two thought up an arrangement while I was in the kitchen?" he asked, mildly surprised by their eager looks.
"Si, you could say that," Antonio replied. He ran a hand through Francis' hair, down his neck and finally caressing his collarbone, which he then kissed, making the frenchman gasp.
"It is an awesome arrangement!" Gilbert announced, standing right behind Francis; his breath warm against the back of his neck.
Antonio, still running lips, tongue and fingers over Francis' clavicle, started undoing his shirt buttons. His movements were slow and deliberate, but his touches were heated with passion.
Gilbert stroked almost tenderly along the blonde's hipbones, while playfully biting at his long elegant neck. His lack of patience had him rocking his own hips, grinding somewhat erratically against Francis.
Francis himself remained passive, simply enjoying these attentions and occasionally voicing his pleasure through gasps and sighs.
"Do you want this?" Gilbert growled into Francis's ear. Francis didn't know the specific details of what "this" was, but assumed it involved being fucked and nodded feverishly.
With this approval, Antonio finished with the shirt buttons and pulled the silky blue garment from the blondes' toned torso. The brunette launched a ravenous attack on one of Francis' nipples; he sucked on it and toyed with it between his teeth, while one hand held his waist and the other wove through the golden hairs of his chest.
Gilbert was equally attentive. He stroked up Francis' back then dragged his nails down, back to his hips. Francis let out a moan, which caused Gilbert to react in kind, even as he worked his hands round to the frenchman's belt. He clicked the buckle open, running his tongue along his stubbled jaw.
Francis moved to help with unbuttoning his trousers but found Gilbert swatting his hands away.
"I think Tony should do that, am I right?"
Antonio nodded and dropped to his knees. He looked up, through thick dark lashes, at Francis and licked his lips.
("With a move that HAD to be pretty well practiced..." thought Francis), Antonio used his tongue and teeth to push the button from it's slit. Then, with just his teeth, he pulled down the zipper. The anticipation made Francis' feel as though his blood was suddenly too thick for his veins. He'd only just realised how his arousal throbbed with need.
"Were you expecting us, Francis?" Antonio purred as he tugged the slacks down his thighs.
"Sheiße, you were going commando?!" Gilbert exclaimed, peering over Francis' shoulder.
"Tu es con!" Francis laughed, running an arrogant hand through his own hair. "You know I always go bare..."
"You're such a man-whore!" Antonio chuckled.
"Pardonnes-moi? I couldn't quite hear you down there, on your knees with your mouth wide open!"
"Haahaa, he got you there, loser!"
"May we continue? I'm getting a little... desperate..." Francis sighed, shimmying completely out of his trousers, then kicking them aside. "Also, are you two likely to be showing any skin? Or am I just here to improve the view?"
"Franny, you can just say you want to see me naked! Because, let's face it, I have a pretty awesome body!" Gilbert laughed, pulling his t-shirt over his head.
Antonio made a point of licking down Francis' chest before unbuttoning his shirt.
The frenchman groaned, his stiff cock twitching with need.
"Je t'en prie!"
"Could you repeat that in German? Or Spanish? Let us know what it is you want!" Gilbert teased.
"I want you to fuck me!"
Gilbert and Antonio grinned at each other.
"We'll see what we can do!" Antonio purred, leaning closer to Francis' crotch; Breathing warmth over his desperate arousal.
"Hey, Franny, where's lube and condoms?" Gilbert barked.
"Did you not hear me?! I want you to fuck me!" Francis whined in frustration.
"Kesesese! And we want to make you feel good, not rip you a new ass hole!" he laughed, sitting on the couch with his hands behind his head.
"Bed side table?" Antonio asked, standing up.
"Oui, the usual place," he panted, needing to be touched again.
"Okay, I'll get some. Gil, you start preparing him. Franny, you sit back and, uh, relax!"
As he dashed from the room, Francis ground himself back against Gilbert's still-clothed erection, all but giving him a lapdance.
"Chill, man!" Gil chuckled, running two fingers along Francis' jaw before slipping them into his more-than willing mouth.
Francis sucked on them, lapping at them with his tongue.
"I think that's enough, you horny fucker!"
He took the fingers away from his mouth and ran them down between their bodies, landing at that tight ring of muscle that begged to be touched. He rubbed with a surprising tenderness for a moment, nerves coming alight with pleasure. Francis moaned and rutted against the moistened digits...
"God, Francis, you have so much lube! Which one do you want?" Antonio announced, carrying an armful of bottles and placing them on the coffee table. "Strawberry flavour, pineapple flavour, banana flavour, tingling sensation aaaaaaand warming sensation... And, man, don't get me started on the selection of condoms!"
"Tony, does it look like we give a fuck what the lube smells like?!" Gilbert shouted, scissoring Francis who was rutting and grunting like an animal.
"Strawberry then," the spaniard mumbled, picking up that bottle. "And condom? There's ribbed, dotted, ultra thin, ultra thick, strawberry, glow-in-the-dark-"
"TONY! Quit being an arschelock and just give me one!" he shouted, unzipping his jeans with his free hand.
"Fine," he sighed, throwing a small packet at him. "Ribbed then." He knelt down inbetween Francis' spread thighs and poured a little bit of lube on his fingers before handing the bottle to Gilbert.
Gilbert slowly pulled his fingers from Francis' entrance so that Antonio could take over preparing the blonde, while he unbuttoned his fly and freed his aching erection; then put on the condom and practically smothered himself in lube.
"Is he ready yet?" the albino growled, getting impatiently aroused.
"Fuck me! Just fuck me!" Francis begged through gritted teeth.
"Si, I think he's ready," the brunette nodded, withdrawing his fingers and placing his hands on the strong muscled thighs either side of his head.
Gilbert positioned himself at Francis' entrance. The Frenchman lowered himself onto that thick cock, savouring that delicious burning friction until he felt full. Gilbert tried his best not to thrust; that tightness surrounding him felt so good... but he needed more of it, and soon.
Francis let out a surprised shout as Antonio leant forward and licked the head of his throbbing member, suckling at the leaking precum. Francis ran a hand through the brunette's hair, trying not to grab it and force him to take in as much of his dick as possible.
Not wanting to be forgotten, Gilbert finally started to thrust in and out; slow and shallow, at first.
Antonio opened his mouth wide and finally took in Francis' generous cock.
Francis was panting and writhing in ecstasy already. Lost in sensations, he rocked his hips back and forth, desperate for whatever more he could get from the two other men.
Certain that no one was likely to get hurt at this point, Gilbert increased the speed and force of his thrusts. The resulting scream indicated that he'd found and stimulated Francis' prostate, flooding him with pleasure.
And then Antonio further upped the ante, relaxing his throat to take all of Francis' length, as he jerked himself off.
Francis was overwhelmed at this point. His head was foggy from passion.
Upon hearing the start of that choked sob, Gilbert did the only reasonable thing he could think of and kissed the name away. Francis moaned gratefully into his mouth, surrendering completely to the gentley probing tongue.
Antonio joined this comforting change of pace, easing his mouth from Francis' length, moving to lave attention on his balls. Francis broke away from Gilberts mouth to let out a
debauched whine. He knew he was close... and so did the two other men. They both escalated their efforts; Gilbert held Francis's hips and fucked him, while Antonio returned to fervently sucking his dick.
He lasted mere moments before screaming one last time and cumming in hot pulses down Antonio's throat.
His climax lifted Gilbert to that same plateu, as his muscles clenched around him.
"Fuckin' scheiße!" the albino screamed. He then lifted Francis from his length, removing and tying off his condom.
With weary limbs, Francis led Antonio to stand then gave him the most attentive blowjob he could manage in his post orgasmic daze. When Antonio came with a passionate cry, Francis felt that it was only polite to swallow.
The room fell silent, save for their heavy breathing and panting.
Francis, as their "host", spoke first. "Anyone for a cigarette?" he asked, leaning towards the coffee table for his lighter and pack of cigarettes. They both accepted.
"So, uh," Gilbert finally barked, after a drag of his cigarette and a swig of his not-forgotten beer. "Now that's out of the way, who thinks getting wasted and watching boobies on pay-per-view is an AWESOME idea?"


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The school started functioning in another school of the society, organising as a morning shift one, then gradually the Siksha Samaj procured funds and acquired a small plot of land and constructed a building for the school. The foundation stone of the said building was laid down on 12.01.2000 by the Central Minister, Sri Tapan Sikder and was ceremonially opened on 14.12.2002 by the Finance Minister of West Bengal Dr. Ashim Dasgupta. In addition to construction of the building the Samaj procured essential furniture and fittings, educational equipments and aids, means and materials for imparting effective and quality education and service to the challenged students all by its own fund.
That since the inception of the school has been running with the help and financial assistance of the kindhearted persons of the locality. Such financial help has been decreased due to death of some donors.
That considering our financial position and considering the urgency of a school for the disabled children at New Barrackpore, Dr. Arjun Sengupta, M.P. was pleased to grant us Rs. 8,00,000 /- (Rupees eight lacs) only and by his financial assistance alongwith the help of local people we have constructed a building at Sankar Pukurpar within the Ward No. 5 of the New Barrackpore Municipality.


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Onerous section 106 requirements can tip schemes into unviability, but new rules could see the sums adding up for more development projects.
Viability debates increasingly shape development: its size, quality and tenure. Getting the tipping point right, between demanding too much and securing too little, remains a fundamental challenge. Hardening in the residential market and the creation of a new viability appeal through the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 are changing the game.
Planning requirements agreed under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are usually intended to secure critical infrastructure (including affordable housing). Reduced grant funding for housing and less debt funding for development have shone a light on the realism of some of these burdens. So too the wisdom of some land deals.
Once agreed, section 106 obligations have been tricky to unpick. The ability to ask for modification or discharge of obligations with a right of appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in the background only arises after five years (under section 106A(3)) – three years in some cases. This is not a "lock out" though – authorities cannot behave unreasonably in refusing requests made within the five years (R (on the application of Batchelor Enterprises Ltd) v North Dorset District Council [2003] EWHC 3006; [2003] PLSCS 267). There are, however, hurdles, including the requirement that obligations "no longer serve" a useful planning purpose.
Applications to vary planning conditions or extend time for implementing schemes result in a new consent. They can provide an alternative way to renegotiate section 106 packages, but still remain subject to an overall judgment about planning merits. The question remains whether applicants have done enough to maximise viability and demonstrate need and whether shortcomings in provision deserve to be fatal in light of other benefits. A need for affordable housing will often outweigh the need for market housing, notwithstanding viability constraints, assuming that there is an adequate local housing land supply: see Dallow Road, Luton (APP/B0230/A/12/2183021, 23 March 2013).
Things are changing. Planning for Growth (ministerial statement, 23 March 2011) reflects government concerns about unrealistic burdens. It remains significant in its own right: the secretary of state's failure to refer to it when refusing permission was fatal in Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [2013] EWHC 802; [2013] PLSCS 66. The housing strategy (Laying the Foundations, November 2011) took Planning for Growth further, setting objectives for unlocking stalled schemes. The Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013, which came into force on 25 April this year, is now intended to deliver this commitment.
In addition to "special measures" powers for underperforming authorities and changes to the highways, national strategic infrastructure projects and village green regimes, the Act provides a new route for reviewing section 106 burdens (see box).
The new regime opens up several opportunities for applicants. The accompanying guidance emphasises that there is no place for planning merits in the review. A modification or discharge must be granted if the viability test is met (see box). Changes can be sought at any time after an agreement is signed. The process will be quick and is meant to be simple. Authorities have 28 days to determine an application. There is a right of appeal (under section 106BC) where it either refuses or proposes a different approach. The Planning Inspectorate will then deal with appeals within 28 days of receiving written representations (meant to be due two weeks after submission). Altogether, the process should take around 12 weeks. The guidance is clear that previous appraisals are the starting point, to be updated where possible. Little further evidence is envisaged.
Although authorities "must" deal with an initial application under section 106BA so that the scheme "becomes viable", this duty falls away for subsequent applications and appeals.
The guidance says more than the NPPF on viability testing, particularly on the need for market value to recognise policy requirements. Like the NPPF, though, it ties values back to a "competitive return to the willing owner/developer". How land value and policy should adjust to each other is not clarified. It also leaves open the question of how best to evaluate developer's profits in different circumstances (e.g. differences between profits where schemes are equity, not debt, driven; return on land price; and profit on the provision of affordable housing).
The guidance suggests that applicants will need to evidence financing costs (external or internal). This could be an unwelcome addition.
Applicants should also bear in mind that they may lose control of their affordable housing package when they submit a section 106BA application. Authorities can respond to a request by determining that affordable housing obligations should be changed or replaced. That determination is effective unless appealed. While the changes cannot be "more onerous" than the original, the boundaries to the powers to modify the obligations or reimpose new ones in this way are not clear. An applicant seeking a shift from social rent to affordable rent (or from affordable to not affordable) could in theory end up with a very different package of tenures, further review or "catch up" requirements.
Authorities will need to be careful about what assumptions they accept during the application process, even where a reasonable level of provision is being shown. Lazy assumptions will come back to bite them if the appraisal is simply updated in a section 106BA context. Equally, applicants will need to be careful about claiming that schemes are unviable per se during the planning process.
The recent Poplar Business Park appeal (APP/E5900/A/12/2178920, September 2013) is an example of this approach, where the secretary of state accepted an offer of 20% affordable provision despite being unviable on the appellant's own evidence. On a section 106BA/BC application or appeal, an updated appraisal would presumably still show an unviable scheme. The applicant's proposal would fail to meet the legal requirement for section 106BA/BC determinations to ensure scheme viability. Given that the changes are meant to drive delivery, this makes sense.
The new regime is intended to provide opportunities and incentives to get building. On a section 106BC appeal, affordable housing modifications only endure if the scheme – or the relevant parts of it – have been "completed" within three years of the appeal. If not, the obligations will revert back to the original in relation to the uncompleted part.
The regime also allows inspectors to impose any other changes "necessary or expedient to ensure the effectiveness" of the obligation at the end of the three years. This could potentially include a review based on realised sales values, IRR or similar measures (and, arguably, deferred payment obligations to ensure the overall result is financially and policy neutral). This kind of "catch up" approach has been recognised by the secretary of state as an appropriate way to address uncertainty for some time (Clay and Glebe Farm appeal decisions, February 2010, APP/Q0505/A/09/2103592 & 99). The guidance also emphasises the need for authorities to actively consider such mechanisms when dealing with a review.
Market practice is changing as residential values continue to rise. Review mechanisms are now more frequently sought by authorities, more convoluted and more disliked by developers. They will begin to be invoked more as the market improves, albeit that in reality many are open to abuse.
The new regime will be used for wider value engineering. On outline and PRS schemes and appeals, it will be tempting to bank consents with a policy–compliant mix, then use a "numbers only" application or appeal under section 106BA/BC. The new regime will also be used in combination with the existing routes for changing obligations. On mixed–use schemes, for example, section 106BA can be used for affordable housing obligations while section 106A applications are used to seek changes to other obligations.
Many authorities will struggle to resource the 28–day turnaround time and will look to planning conditions to secure affordable housing (to provide immunity from the new regime and lock in some level of merits–based assessment where variations are sought). It remains to be seen whether a carefully drafted section 106 mechanism – which aims to preserve viability, based on robust evidence – will exclude the operation of section 106BA and BC altogether.
The new section 106BA process will allow quick changes to tenures and triggers that would otherwise have been bogged down. It also opens up a rich seam of wider value engineering. Ultimately, the diversion of resources to haggling over affordable provision highlights the limitations of requiring developers to "mitigate" by delivering affordable housing, especially in the absence of central grant. The best solution for consistent and quick delivery is to be clearer about the relationship between policy and land value and put funding for affordable housing on a clearer basis.
Authorities must have a sound viability basis for adopting policies and allocations. High Court judgments in Linden Homes v Bromley [2011] EWHC 3430 and the recent DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd and Towngate Estates Ltd v Leeds City Council [2013] EWHC 2865 confirm that their allocations should fail where they do not. The current draft NPPG note on viability recommends the use of a value "buffer" when assessing the effects of local plan policies on developer returns. If this
allows the NPPF requirement to "ensure viability throughout the economic cycle" to be met, land values should, as with CIL, adjust accordingly. Viability debates should taper off.
This article was published in Estates Gazette, 17 December 2013.
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Getting Things Done (or GTD, as it's often called) is a popular productivity philosophy and system, but it can be intimidating for new users because of its complexity. Even for those who start using GTD, it's all too easy to fall off the bandwagon. I tried and failed GTD six or seven times before finally forming a steady habit. Which is ironic, since GTD is designed to simplify your life. It's a set of rules to make sure you never forget anything and always complete your most important tasks. It shouldn't be that hard. If you don't know where to start with GTD or have struggled making stick, this guide is for you. We'll uncover the essentials of GTD and find how you can use it to be more productive as simply as possible.
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You may be wondering how our travels went over a week ago.
Do I have to choose between most challenging and most empowering?
Cause I can't.
It was challenging and empowering. But neither could fit the category of 'MOST challenging/empowering 24 hours EVER'.
I'd just say that eighty percent of our time traveling was super fun and adventurous. Yes, I really do mean that! But the other twenty percent of time I thought would have been an excellent opportunity for Jesus to have made His second coming and end all the suffering in the world.
Lord have mercy.
Let me walk you through it.
This is starting out. Midnight in our home city. Almost all the flights leave our city in the middle of the night. Please note: I had the only kids on the plane.
Sweet N fell asleep pretty quickly once they got her little bassinet hooked into the wall. She snoozed most of the way.
My boy on the other hand found everything most exciting and was quite wired. Eventually I drugged him for a cold he never had and he eventually fell asleep.
Me? Not so much.
We arrived early in the morning to Frankfurt, Germany. This has previously been listed as one of my least favorite airports in the world.
But it has now redeemed itself. I'll show you why in a minute.
This is our layover in Frankfurt. If possible, we like to claim entire sections of seats to ourselves during layovers. Then we spread our massive amounts of baby and traveling gear everywhere and really make ourselves at home.
Other passengers who have layovers in the same airport really love it when families like mine do this.
This is an early morning blessing from Jesus. This is what has redeemed the Frankfurt airport for me.
A free hot-drink station! Courtesy of Lufthansa. Glory, hallelujah!
So many choices!! What shall I choose? Cappuccino. Oh thank you Lufthansa. I will fly with you forever. Or at least until I find another airline with better prices. In which case I'll fly the other airline but still look for your free hot-drink stations hiding out around corners in your boarding gates. Okay?
Another thing I loved about the Frankfurt airport? Everyone talked to us in German. For some reason this really flattered me. I kept thinking "Ha! They think I'm one of them!" Sometimes I'd pretend to understand and other times I have to say "Um, English please?"
My girlie had her own drink. She looks German, don't you think?
He he
And my boy just hanging out. Also looking German.
Once we left our little camp-out zone and proceeded to our correct gate I noticed that once again, I had the only children. I also noticed that everyone else was wearing black. I mean EVERYONE. No exaggeration. It was an early morning flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Munich, Germany. It was a total business-person commuter flight. And then there was us. No black. No business. No commuting. Three Americans with morning breath wearing sweats, faded jeans and feetie pajamas.
So, as we were waiting at the gate (with our things strewn about, as usual) the staff kindly approached me to inform me that we could board early because of the children.
"Okay" I said. "I'll just need a minute to gather our things."
The airline staff then proceeded to stand over me, nearly gawking while I tried to gather our various baby and traveling paraphernalia and shove it into various bags. This process takes time.
Now, please understand how meticulous you have to be in order to gather a double stroller, pack two carry-ons, locate a small boy's backpack, put on sweatshirts, check to make sure shoes haven't fallen off, strap baby in baby carrier, make sure the pacifier is close-by, check the area for forgotten goods and chase down and hold the hand of a energetic toddler.
This takes TIME.
And there is a specific order and way things have to be zipped up, strapped on, slung over, and grabbed onto. If the order gets mixed up then it just doesn't work nearly as well.
[Man standing over me, mentally twiddling his thumbs.]
Does he not understand?
So aaanyway. I did a bad job of loading myself up. So now instead of looking like the confident and composed mother traveling with two little kiddos alone that I know I am... I look like a total mess.
Oh well. I do manage to locate the pocket where I had our boarding passes and I hand 'em over and start walking down the ramp.
And then someone must have pulled out a bugle and played the Call to Post.
Cause before we were halfway down the ramp, there was a stampede of black suits and briefcases headed straight at my son, who is slowly making his way down the ramp behind me.
Are you serious?
What exactly is the point of giving people with children early boarding if you are just gonna release a pack of business-people the second we step past the desk?
Give me a break.
I saw looks on the faces of those who had caught up to my boy in about two seconds flat. They were perplexed by this tiny sweatsuit wearing mini-person. "Should we pass up this little kid or screech on our brakes to give him time to walk down to his Mommy?" That is what they were thinking.
Luckily they slowed down, I didn't have to use my eye-daggers and we boarded. My thick skin once again served me well cause I didn't care what they thought.
So after this short commuter flight to Munich, another short layover, and some decent pre-boarding time, we were on our way to Charlotte!
And then I was that woman on the plane with the crying child for four hours in the middle of a nine hour trans-Atlantic flight. I was that woman on the plane with the busy nosey toddler who repeatedly dropped his stuffed monkey behind the seat and then stuck his little face between the seats five hundred times to see what those very lucky trying-to-watch-a-movie-but-instead-repeatedly-returning-stuffed-monkey passengers were doing. I was that woman.
It was in the midst of those four crying filled hours that I stopped making eye contact with people. Most importantly I stopped making eye contact with anyone within the immediate vicinity of seats 44 H and K. It was not pretty for awhile there in the middle, folks. But then sweet N (endearing term used loosely here) finally ceased her wailing and fell asleep and the whole aircraft cabin took a collective sigh of relief. Me? I slouched down in my seat and rung for some refreshments.
We did arrive in one (three) pieces. I did it. Let me re-phrase that...
I even managed to get myself loaded up correctly and didn't struggle to get my children, our carry-ons, our stroller AND our check-in bag through customs. I even handled the extensive questioning and thorough bag searching with calmness and grace.
Here we are on the other side, arrived in Charlotte! Of course H zonked out the moment we exited the airplane. He was so exhausted from all that monkey throwing I guess. Go figure.
I did have a few concerns ahead of time... my baby girl did spend a lot of her time squealing, I didn't get much sleep at all (only a couple hours the whole time), but my allergy-clogged ears didn't pain me at all.
After we arrived I breathed deeply of the cool fresh air. Then I got to squeeze my sister and my nephew and my brother-in-law who is doing AMAZINGLY well recovering from his heart transplant. Then came my shower and some cozy carpet under my feet.
I definitely had the 'I did it' feeling.
And you know what? It turns out I wasn't alone. Jesus was with me.
31 October 2010
In the Skies
Labels: My boy H, Sweet N, Travel, U.S. Trip Fall 2010
5 comments:
- holly MosemannOctober 31, 2010 11:32 PM
You are one of my heros Suzanne! Love the pics and the real-life script. Glad you and kiddos arrived safe and sound. Hugs to you!ReplyDelete
Oh my.. I loved reading this! You're a trooper!ReplyDelete
wow! i slways knew you were strong woman, but this seals the deal. thanks for sharing your experience and glad you are enjoying some family time.ReplyDelete
You are awesome! Although, I have to admit I did chuckle as the excellent visuals you painted... Now for some R&R...ReplyDelete
I am about to do 30 hours of flying - but my two are 7 and 9. You are a legend. : )ReplyDelete
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Yes, I said it. Christmas IS coming, and faster than I would like. In fact, I have had this first round of painted glass ornaments ready to upload to Etsy for several weeks now but I couldn't quite make myself do it. I think because I am not exactly sure where the year has gone. Wasn't it January just a week ago? It feels like it. So, like it or not, the year is certainly marching on and before you know it, December will be here. It's less than 4 months until Christmas now. And so, I had to finally avail myself of the approaching 12th month and upload my painted glass ornaments to Etsy, finally. Colors, colors, colors, I must say that is what appeals to me the most about these decorations. That and the fact that they are glass, because I love the way glass gives a sheen and vibrancy to paint. I got to play with various combinations of color with these ornaments, but I think the blues and purples are my favorite.


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The Forest in Ruins
I've found the card that she sent me
last Christmas, with a short note.
She was feeling much better, she said,
and hoped to be home in a few days.
A week at most. I wrote back,
though I knew it might not get there
in time. I told her about a dream
I'd had a couple of nights before,
in which she and I, along with ten others,
All from the same town, though strangers
to each other, were being led into a tropical
rain forest, where the foliage was so thick,
so lush, the sun had trouble getting through.
The trees had dark green, oval-shaped leaves
As big as elephant paws, and red flowers
of an intensity I had never seen before.
Parrots, perched high in the trees,
called to us in a language we could almost
understand. We let the others go ahead,
While we fell back, held by the beauty
all around us. At a fork in the road we turned
left instead of right, as the others had done.
We wanted to be alone. A few hundred yards
brought us to where a wall had been built,
Made of old wooden beams, to block the way.
Yellow police tape warned us to stay out.
But as there was no one to stop us, we skirted
the wall, through the thorny underbrush,
we were so curious to see what was
On the other side, like children who,
blindfolded, try to guess what will be revealed.
What we found, though, was a forest in ruins,
the trees stripped of their leaves,
many limbs ripped off and scattered
Everywhere, at odd angles to each other,
some standing almost straight up, impaled
in the earth by the force of the wind.
The animals had all fled or been killed.
Squirrel monkeys lay curled on the ground,
As if waiting to be born. Parrots
had been blown from their perches
and killed. Flies buzzed around the bodies.
There seemed to be no end to the devastation.
We turned and followed the path back,
The way we had come in. The sun beat down
very hard on our heads. The least spark, we knew,
could set everything on fire. It seemed we would never
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The Global CCS Institute is proud to be hosting the 2nd Canadian CCS Study Tour on September 26th to October 5th 2017 in Edmonton, Alberta. This year's tour includes a discussions with Shell and the Alberta Government to understand regulation and policy that enabled CCS to move forward. The tour will also have site tours of the Shell Quest Capture and Storage facility as well as the Alberta Trunk Line Project Capture facilities (North West Refinery and Agrium Fertilizer Plant). Attendees for the Study Tour are then invited to attend the International CCS Knowledge Centre Symposium in Regina, Saskatchewan, October 3rd to 5th, where there will be discussions around how CCS is being done. The Symposium will include a tour of the Boundary Dam Capture facility and Aquistore Storage site. The 2017 Canadian CCS Study Tour registration is now open to members and non-members. The registration is limited to 40 attendees, so members and non-members are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In the wake of an email sent by the head of the Hawaii Republican Party calling GOP Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona the only "righteous" gubernatorial candidate, the Republican frontrunner said that the chairman's comments are viewed by many as divisive.
"While faith is a central part of my life, I'm running for Governor to serve all the people of Hawaii' - regardless of their religion" said Aiona in a statement Monday.
In an e-mail originally sent to Hawaii pastors, Hawaii GOP chair Jonah Kaauwai called Aiona the only "righteous" gubernatorial candidate. The email also said that a vote for Democratic gubernatorial contenders Mufi Hannemann and Neil Abercrombie is "succumbing to fear and advancing unrighteousness."
The e-mail cites the Bible and uses other religious language to warn pastors that Hannemann allegedly is trying to use visits to church services as a way of boosting his support in the September 18 primary election. Kaauwai's e-mail says Aiona's campaign is "Christ's opportunity."
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New year's eve is one of the few annual celebrations that is celebrated worldwide and attracts some extraordinary traditions that are little known outside of the communities that enjoy them. The Scottish Hogmanay is one of the most colourful – and alcoholic – of them all.
Little is known about the origins of the festival enjoyed by Scots on the eve of a new year, and even the etymology of the unusual name is contested, with suggestions of Nordic or Ancient Greek heritage considered. In any case, there is a clear Viking influence, with costumes Viking warriors harking back to the seafaring raiders who invaded the British Isles from Scandinavia over 1,100 years ago.
The popularity of Hogmany in Scotland stems from the fact that Christmas was banned in the country for its Catholic associations for centuries, much as it was in England during the reign of regicidal dictator Oliver Cromwell. This secular celebration allowed Scots to celebrate the midwinter without incurring the wrath of their government.
One of the most remarkable traditions observed in Scotland during the Hogmanay are the torch-lit processions, which occur in the major cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as in Isles and Highland communities.
A remarkable 75,000 turned out on the streets of Edinburgh for live music, fireworks, and good cheer for Hogmanay this year. Edinburgh police reported that despite high spirits, there were only three arrests all night, despite it being the busiest night of the year for the Scottish Ambulance Service, who responded to a remarkable 2,394 calls.


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Myanmar is a beautiful country but every one will tell you that the best are people there. No matter what you are going to see in this country, still you will remember those cheerful faces more than monuments. Kindness was just overwhelming and unbelievable! From all the countries I have been habitats of Myanmar were the most gorgeous and kind I have ever seen. They were giving away a lot of smiles and help. Even though I was traveling alone for most of the time, I wasn't feeling by myself at all. More like I have friends everywhere. Hitch-hiking showed the best of it's face when I got in personal contact with people. Adventures and emotions which from those trips I cannot even describe. I left Myanmar with unforgettable memories and heart full of love, the love I received and the positive energy I can spread.
Last moment to see Myanmar people like this
Country used to be under the regime, closed for influence from abroad. It opened some years ago and year by year getting more commercialized. I met a monk over there, very wise person, he said he observes confusion coming with technology, internet, tourism. Confusion which changes those generous and warmhearted people. They start to be like all the rest of the world, listen to same music, wear jeans, they start to put aside heritage of their culture. It is a pity, but because of globalization Myanmar people are changing very quickly and soon this country won't be the same as now.
I decided to make a special post to share my favorite portraits with Myanmar people. There are 135 official ethnic groups and 8 main nationalities. My gallery shows diversity of population as well as simplicity of life, they work and daily activities. Hope you will enjoy!


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NSL seeks to broaden the scope of its young participants' sense of possibility by initiating them into seven new sets of experiences and stories. Together, these constitute the key elements of the program:
- Service through Project for Change (PFC) : A student will research, design and plan a project for change before he or she comes to Washington DC, and use their time in America to gain the mentors and the range of skills and resources to enable them to return and implement the plan. Thus they are initiated into the larger human story of need and service, a story larger than self-interest. Plus they step out of the Victim role into the role of change agent.
- Work Exposure: Students will obtain experience working in significant organizations in Washington, DC, including the US Congress, to initiate them into the professional world of work at a high entry level. Here they will also gain valuable mentors to help shape their Project for Change.
- Cultural immersion: By staying in pairs, one Palestinian with an Israeli, in the same host family and being mentored by local college students, NSL students will obtain a direct and personal experience of American life.
- An Intense Story Based Curriculum: including listening and Non Violent Communication skills, the art and craft of storytelling, speech writing and presentation skills, and a visit to NYC and the UN. The curriculum also uses case studies of exemplary American leaders in times of social and national crisis (i.e. Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King, Jr.)
- Public speaking: NSL will provide a number of opportunities so participants find their voice and tell their own leadership story, culminating in a leadership moment of five minutes during which each participant makes a formal presentation to an important Washington audience at SAIS, before Members of Congress, before diverse Faith Communities, and at various Embassies.
- Intense team training: Includes planning and delivering program seminars, workshops, conferences to initiate students into the story of how to create common ground and experience the power of collaborative action. Students learn a new set of listening, reflective, and dialog skills. They also learn to caucus around their PFCs and come to a consensus about which projects deserve the investment of the entire team.
- Active network of graduates: By having an established network of NSL Alumni, we seek to continue to engage participants in joint social entrepreneurial initiatives that grow out of their PFC work, to ensure their new story grows roots at home.
Marked by these seven new experiences, the participant grows a richer sense of self in an environment that encourages friendship, team learning, and exploration. They discover their identity need not be solely defined by the conflict. With every graduate, the program creates a living contradiction to the pessimism that limits the possibility for cooperation. When the headlines tell the younger generation, 'It can never be done', young Palestinian and Israelis who have experienced working, learning and serving together in NSL, can reply, 'It can be done, because we are doing it'.


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Worker's Compensation – Myths, Facts and FAQ's (Part Three)January 21st, 2014
In part one and part two of our blog post series, we began delving into the highly confusing topic of worker's compensation. We introduced basic facts in part one and continued by debunking common myths in part two. Today, in part three, we tackle the topic of frequently asked questions and deliver answers that are sure to aid in creating a strong and cohesive understanding of worker's compensation.
Common Worker's Compensation FAQ's:
What is it? This may surprise individuals but there are plenty of employees that don't have any knowledge of the existence of worker's compensation. Simply stated, worker's compensation includes a set of compensation benefits that your employer is required to pay if you have an injury or illness that is directly correlated or caused by your work for the company.
What do I do if I get hurt or sick at work? If you have a condition that was caused by your workplace, you must report it to your supervisor right away or as soon as symptoms appear (for a developed disease etc.). When health conditions appear and medical care becomes necessary, prompt reporting will aid in the quick receipt of compensation and medical benefits. When you make a report, you will be given specific claim forms and various other paperwork. Be sure to complete the forms honestly and completely before 30 days have passed. Once 30 days have gone by,an investigation is less effective, and your compensation benefits may lessen or even disappear.
Is there any way to avoid getting hurt? Besides personal responsibility and judgment, every California employer is required by OSHA law to have a program in place for their employees for illness and injury prevention. These programs will vary from one employer to the next but should include ideas for correcting unsafe situations and safety trainings for team members. While the responsibility lies on the shoulders of your employer to create a safe workplace, as a member of that workplace you must share the responsibility in maintaining its safety. You can do this by being aware of any and all workplace safety guidelines as set forth by OSHA and by gladly complying with those standards at all times. Following these guidelines are the best way to prevent injury and promote safety.
There are dozens of other questions that are commonly asked in reference to work related illness and injury benefits, and while we may have only covered four questions today, we know the information will help in the development of your basic understanding of the concept. Be sure to check back next week as we wrap up the series with one final post full of even more frequently asked questions.
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When I'm Gone
- A Rosemary Beach Novel
- Narrated by: Grace Grant, Jason Carpenter
- Series: Rosemary Beach, Book 11
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
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- Release date: 07-04-15
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By LilleyLoohLah on 19-04-16
Another Winner
Book 10 in the Rosemary Beach series tells the story of Texas rancher Mase (Harlow's brother) and Reese (who was emotionally and physically abused as a child) . Reese, who suffers from dyslexia, works as a cleaner in Rosemary Beach, and has serious trust issues with all men, except one, her gay neighbour Jimmy. While cleaning the house of legendary rock singer Kiro (father of Mase, Nan and Harlow), she meets the hunky Texas rancher Mase who is in Rosemary Beach for a few days. Mase takes Reese under his wing and helps and nurtures her, bringing back her trust in men. Falling in love is not always easy and they both have few hurdles to jump along the way. Just when I thought they were about to get their HEA Abbi throws in a curveball. Book 11 here I come.
By CRYSTAL CLEAR on 26-07-15
Another brilliant Rosemary beach story
Reece and Mace's story - what a sweetheart Mace is and what a great start to a new RB story 😀
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By Judy on 21-05-15
My first trip to Rosemary Beach
This is the only book I've read from this series and I enjoyed it. But it didn't fill me with the need to go back and read the other books in the series. I thought the narrators did a good job, but why can't the male narrator just read the male characters and likewise with the female? That notwithstanding, I loved the intensity of the male lead and the openness of the female lead. Stories that keep the characters on a merry-go-round for 3/4 of the book because each one is afraid to be honest with the other is just tedious. Sweet romance novel but not a thriller.
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Abbi Glines you have outdone yourself! Just when I didn't think anyone would compare to Rush and Blair, HERE COMES MASE AND REESE! I beg of you not to make us wait for the next book! You are amazing! And Jason Carpenter just became my new voice crush! Grace, come on, we ALL know she is always perfection! Love!!!!!
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Some things are so horrid they must be shared, lest one suffer alone.
At first, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Ultimately, I did both -- but only after flushing my eyes, ears (and, for good measure, at least one other orifice) with a 1:1 solution of CLR and paint thinner.
I was about to entitle this post "This has nothing to do with politics..." but then I realized something: this is the musical equivalent of every Stockwell Day press conference I've ever seen.
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Corporate Sales Manager BE103
Job added: 26 July 2016
Salary : £Competitive + car
Job Type : Permanent
Reference : BE103
A leading car manufacturer are seeking a field-based Corporate Sales Manager to cover the Midlands region. This is a fantastic opportunity for an automotive fleet sales expert to work for a leading automotive manufacturer. This is a new role, created due a strong growth in business and an expansion of the team.
This role is a permanent – on-headcount role.
Responsible for fleet sales to end user customers in the Midlands. The region covers North Wales to East Anglia.
- Prospect, account manage and maximize customer purchases in line with plan and budget
- Develop local Contract Hire relationships to increase penetration onto Contract Hire fleets
- Identify volume opportunities and grow market share and volume in Corporate Fleets
- Feed all relevant market and competitor intelligence back into the Corporate management team
- Actively promote the manufacturer's brand and products and achieve optimum customer satisfaction
- Support implementation of relevant policies, processes and systems
- Act as the main point of contact for the manufacturer's corporate customers in your region
- Be primary contact for Corporate Fleets and their approved leasing companies
- Manage Corporate demonstrator usage by your individual customers / prospects to ensure maximum exposure of the Brand
- Undertake joint customer visits with dealers where an existing or potential opportunity exists
- Attend and participate in key industry / customer events as necessary
- Minimum 2 A Levels or Equivalent
- At least 2 years automotive experience, ideally in a Fleet Sales, Contract Hire environment or dealer facing role
- A full understanding of the UK fleet market, total cost of ownership modelling and residual value principles
- Excellent sales and relationship building skills.
- Basic use of all Microsoft applications especially PowerPoint and Excel
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To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter to Julia Pennington at Copeland Automotive Recruitment.
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Community Health Network (Community Hospital South, 150 beds) and Franciscan Alliance (Franciscan Health, 486 beds) have major hospital campuses in the Greenwood area. Both have experienced a dramatic growth in services over the last five years, and each recently completed multi-million dollar expansions and renovations, including new cancer and maternity centers, where private patient rooms are becoming standard. Expansions are expected to continue at both hospitals.
Johnson Memorial Health's main hospital campus is in Franklin, and the hospital has just opened a health pavilion in Greenwood, further expanding access to convenient, quality care.
Intermediate care provider Kindred Hospital experienced such an increase in services at its Greenwood location that it constructed and moved into a new hospital in 2009 and continues to grow.
Valle Vista Health Care has expanded its facility to better serve the mental health needs of the Southside community.
World-renowned Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University Medical Center, located in downtown Indianapolis, are a short drive up the interstate.
Many excellent retirement and assisted living centers are located in the Greenwood area, and these facilities, too, are growing and expanding their services.


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