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The second game of the series was back in Vacallo where we had lost the first game. We didn't even look like the same team and I think we surprised Vacallo a little bit. Everything was clicking right away. The fast break was well executed and our jump shots were falling. Mid way through the second quarter we had built a 16 point lead. At that point the Vacallo head coach started to get on the refs a little bit and even got himself a technical foul. He warranted a second one but the wonderful Swiss refs didn't want to kick the reigning coach of the year in Switzerland out of the game. His technical paid off and they got the benefit of the calls from there on out.
Game 2 was a really fun game to play in with all of the lead changes and the atmosphere from the fans. It was kind of strange too. I think I got a little wrapped up in the game because I didn't realize when it was over. I remember playing and then all of a sudden hearing the final horn. I had one other game like that in my basketball career and that was when Marquette player Arizona in Milwaukee during my junior year. Those are just those fun games that you don't want to see end. Unfortunately both did and I lost both of them.
Game 3 was finally back in the comfortable confines of Palamondo. We found ourselves down 0-2 and needed to win to keep the season going. Being down like that in a series is definitely a weird feeling. I have been in that situation one other time and the vibe around that particular team was just to get the season over with but it wasn't like that this time around. We wanted to keep playing ball and I think it really showed on the court.
Our pick and roll defense wasn't very strong at the start of the game but we were able to make some in game adjustments to keep the score close in the first half. The second half was where the real action of the game took place and also where we made our attack. Our young guys didn't give us a whole lot during the season but they sparked the come back for us. They were crashing the offensive boards, pushing the ball on the break and playing tough defense. It was a tie game with 3 minutes to go but Vacallo hit some really big shots and their experience was too much for us down the stretch.
The loss in game 3 was the final nail in the coffin for our season. It was very strange after the game. After the first game everyone assumed we were going to lose every game by 30 but we came out and played hard and strong in the next two games and could have easily won them both. It was almost as if our management viewed them as wins. They came out onto the court after the game and offered their congratulations on a good season.
So, the 2009-10 LNBA Swiss basketball season and my 4th year of playing professionally has come to a close. Now is the time to relax for a little bit, go home, re charge and get ready for next year.


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It's coming to an end.
Well, that's all folks! The 2012 El Nido ZEP, is over. I have had an absolutely wonderful time in the Philippines, but El Nido in particular. To be involved in something that's so worthwhile, admired and needed, has just been fantastic. The … Continue reading
It's The End of An Era!
Well, I'm back in England and man is it cold! I had time on the flight to think about all the amazing things me and the rest of the Zoox team have achieved in our short 6 weeks in El … Continue reading
It's the final count down!
Tomorrow is the beginning of the end of our time in El Nido! With only one week left we need to tie up loose ends, finish reports and hopefully get a last couple of assessments in. It has been a … Continue reading
Signing Off
So, time is up. It's all gone pretty fast really, except for the days that I felt pretty ill! I had meant to do at least another blog post but I guess that just shows how busy I have been. … Continue reading
Warm and Fuzzy
I'm not referring to an off-fruit, but to the phrase coined by Chloe in honour of that feeling of immense pride and satisfaction of working hard and achieving something really special. I've had the feeling before, opening people's eyes through … Continue reading
Green Fins + El Nido Foundation = Change
Hi! We've been here in El Nido for nearly 3 weeks now and I feel as if I'm getting to the know the place a little better. One of the first things you notice is just how nice everybody is. … Continue reading
Working in Paradise: Palawan
We are working in paradise, and I'm not just referring to the aesthetic beauty of Palawan, although it is rivaled by only a few places around the world. Mondays aren't so bad when the sea is your office! Palawan has … Continue reading
Coming together nicely!
Well…..we've been here in El Nido Palawan for just over a week and it's gone sooo fast it's almost scary. We've got so much done in that week though and I'm really happy with the way it's all shaping up. … Continue reading
Start of the programme
It's probably safe to say that this hasn't been my most successful trip overseas, with my camera housing flooding and getting ill on the 3rd day in El Nido, but hopefully that means the worst has already past, touch wood! … Continue reading
We have arrived in El Nido!!!
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I am working on a design for the Adopt-a-Pet art show, which thankfully will not be in mid-March, because that gives me more time to work on the design. I have two versions of the same design and I have to figure out which one will be the snow lion in the image. Help me pick one!
The snow lion is a creature in Buddhist mythology that represents fearless joy and is at the base of the Buddha's throne for protection. I got the snow lion body from the Tibetan flag and have put my dog Lucy's head on it, because I have always thought that Lucy had the look and spirit of a snow lion. She was also a shelter dog.
It has also been suggested that I cut down the claws because they look intimidating. Good point!
Friday, February 27, 2009
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When it comes to the foreclosure crisis that was inevitably caused by banks acting unethically and engaging in everything from robo-signing to wrongful foreclosures, just about everyone in real estate has had enough. From military families wrongfully losing their homes to residents of multiple states fighting to stop foreclosure, everyone in the country is tired of banks only receiving minor punishments for the actions that have put many families on the streets.
One state has had enough.
Massachusetts has decided to file a lawsuit against several major lenders due to issues revolving around foreclosures. Specifically, Martha Coakley (the Massachusetts Attorney General) is filing a lawsuit against Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Ally Financial. Along with wrongful foreclosures and robo-signing, Coakley wants banks to be held accountable for providing false documentation as well as wrongful practices revolving around loan modification.
Coakley is among several attorneys general (including the attorneys general from California and New York) from across the nation that have removed their states from the foreclosure talks due to disapproval of the negotiations taking place. Coakley clearly thinks banks are getting off too easy for their actions (and sometimes inactions) that led to the current real estate disaster.
The Massachusetts Attorney General made it very clear from the beginning of the talks that she would refuse to sign any deal that did not hold the banks truly accountable for their actions. The current negotiation talks would remove banks from the possibility of having civil lawsuits brought up against them if the agreement is signed. Clearly, Coakley is unhappy with how the talks are progressing and has decided to take matters into her own hands in her attempt to hold banks truly accountable for the wrongful actions that have caused her state's residence to suffer.
Although only these three states have pulled out of the negotiation talks, several other states are also discontent with the civil lawsuit protection that the current talks would provide the banks if an agreement was reached. Who knows; these states may pull away and file their own lawsuits soon if the talks do not adequately hold banks accountable for their unethical actions.
One thing is certain: Martha Coakley has definitely seen all she cares to see when it comes to the foreclosure negotiations and has decided to remove her state from the talks and pursue her own lawsuit against these five banks. Now all eyes are on the foreclosure talks to see if a deal is finally reached or if other states remove themselves from the discussion in an effort to pursue their own lawsuits.
In the end, the real estate market is still in distress and the foreclosure inventory remains incredibly high. To attorney generals like Coakley, these banks need to pay for their wrongful actions that led to the foreclosure crisis and she plans to do her part to ensure that these lenders receive more than a slap on the wrist.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO/AP) — Many of Minnesota's roads and bridges are getting so old, that Governor Dayton believes it's time for a major overhaul.
Tuesday morning the governor and the transportation commissioner released a list of more than 600 road and bridge improvements across the state that would be completed if the legislature approves the funding. The plan relies on new gas taxes and increased vehicle registration fees.
More than 2,000 miles of state roads and 330 bridges would be repaired, replaced or expanded. The infrastructure has deteriorated over time.
The governor said about half of the state's roads are more than 50 years old and many of our bridges are more than 40 years old.
Interstate 94, between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, is of high concern: Work needs to be done on the bridges that go across it as well as the pavement.
Dayton's detailed roster was designed to highlight what transportation planners say is a $6 billion need over the next decade and to put pressure on lawmakers by showing their constituents what the new money would buy. It ran counter to tradition by Minnesota politicians to avoid inserting specific projects in the legislative funding debate under the principle that Department of Transportation experts are best left to make professional judgments.
"If they don't have the money, they can't do the projects," Dayton said. "I don't know what's political about that. That's just the real world."
His transportation commissioner, Charlie Zelle, said every project has had at least some level of professional analysis and many have undergone engineering reviews already. He said the extra money would give his agency the ability to rehabilitate roads for the long run rather than patching them short term.
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Still, House Transportation Finance Committee Chairman Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, said it struck him as politically driven earmarking. Kelly said it had a feel of "going out to specific areas and holding them hostage" by linking specific projects to passage of a big funding package.
So far, Republicans have outlined a $750 million plan that diverts some dollars from a projected $1 billion budget surplus and reshuffles other money the transportation department now gets. Kelly said a more-comprehensive proposal is in the works.
Majority Senate Democrats have proposed a transportation plan closer in size to Dayton's package.
The list distributed by Dayton's administration includes projects as small as a half-mile rework of Highway 32 in Greenbush in far northwestern Minnesota to a 30-mile stretch of Highway 2 between Cass and Itasca counties. There also are short but expensive upgrades in the Twin Cities, such as adding more lanes and reconstructing bridges along Interstate 94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
But all of it is heavily contingent on the size of a spending package that lawmakers approve. Dayton's bid for a new wholesale tax on gasoline — starting at 16 cents per gallon and rising annually based on the average cost of gas — has received a lukewarm reception, particularly from Republicans. Dayton's plan separately contains a half-percent increase in the seven-county metropolitan area for mass transit upgrades.
Projects on the list are based on recommendations by MnDOT staff, giving priority to fixing roads that are in very poor condition and preventing problems before they happen. As our population increases, the volume of traffic over our roads increases, leading to more wear and tear.
Dayton was headed to Mankato on Wednesday to continue pressing his case.


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One of THE best websites for cooks who are looking to eat healthy is Eating Well. The site, for the magazine of the same name, is chock full of tasty, healthy recipes that you can find by ingredient, ethnicity, time needed to cook, and even by budget. Mingling with the recipes are articles about your food, your diet, exercise, and overall healthy living. Eating Well also has plenty of sections for those who are looking to eat not only healthy, but more frugal. Those points, among other things, makes Eating Well one of my favorite websites for lean recipes. They've not let me down yet.
While browsing, a recipe caught my eye. It was Spring Chicken and Barley Soup. I love soup, but I always hate having to give them up, for the most part, in the summer time due to how weighty they can be. This looked nice and refreshing, so I vowed to give it a shot.
And I'm glad I did.
This soup is amazing. It' perfect for Spring, with asparagus being in season. It's full of veggies, such as onion, asparagus, peas, tomatoes, and celery. The fluffy barley give it a nice chewy texture. The basil and freshly chopped garlic added at the very end finish the soup off with a nice zip. This soup is highly recommended for a light, refreshing soup for the warmer months that will still fill you up nicely! On top of that, I imagine the soup could be made veg*n by omitting the chicken and substituting veggie broth for the chicken broth!
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Disclaimer: If you read this and you think you know what it's about, you're probably wrong, especially if you're a guy. I've been doing a lot of thinking lately -- probably too much -- and this is what I've concluded. This in no way reflects anything but decisions I've made and things I've done.
Note: If you can relate to this and it applies to you in some way, that's great and it makes me happy. A lot of things have happened in my life lately and, from some of the reactions I've gotten on this, in the lives of a lot of my friends. But this is NOT a reference to anyone in particular or how anyone in particular should be feeling, thinking, etc. It's based on several different things and only applies to me at this point in time. But, like I said, if you can relate to what I'm saying, that's lovely. Just don't take it any one way.
We look out for each other around here.
felt the need to resurrect an old quote from Kendal in light of what's been
going on lately. Trust is a sketchy thing. Everyone can be trusted to a
degree, but sometimes it's hard to figure out what that degree is. Sometimes
people hurt you. This fact cannot be escaped. And I don't think I can name
one person who hasn't been hurt in some way. But...
I personally would not go back and change anything in my
life. So many things have happened and there are things that I should
probably regret. But regret, like anger and running away, is useless. It only
makes us dwell on what could have been instead of what could be. The future
holds so much potential for beauty, but beauty is nothing unless we have
something to hold against it and compare. Unless we learn from our mistakes,
our reality goes nowhere. It stays stagnant and unresolved while we seep
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any worse. If you are happy, so be it. But think about what you might be
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So I skipped last week, and I'm willing to admit it's because I'm lazy. To make up for it, I am writing not one, not two, but three, yes, three (!) reviews for this week. Starting off with Fullmetal Alchemist (2003).
I'm going to do my best to make this a review of Fullmetal Alchemist and a not a comparison between Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. However, given the fact that both anime have the same set up, there will be some comparisons throughout. Fullmetal Alchemist is a 51 episode adventure/action anime, that concludes in the movie the Conqueror of Shamballa. There are also five accompanying OVAs.
What's it about?
The set up is the same as Brotherhood: two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, use alchemy to perform human transmutation in an attempt to bring their mother back from the dead. They ultimately fail, and in the process Alphonse loses his entire body whilst Edward loses his left leg. Edward manages to save his brother by tying his soul to a suit of armour, which results in Edward losing his right arm. A number of years later, the two brothers attempt to find the Philosopher's Stone which will enable them to return their original bodies. What differs in this anime is that the complication in the plot is different there is still someone manipulating everything in order to create Philosopher's Stones for their own use, but for different reasons. There's not too much I can say, as it is quite easy to spoil the plot.
The Positives
One of the strengths of Fullmetal Alchemist is the character development and pacing at the beginning of the series, which makes it more successful at developing the viewer's emotional bond with the characters. This mainly stems from the fact that everything is not presented at a super-fast pace, but instead we have time to understand and get to know the characters. For me, this transitioned to emotional events being a lot more emotional and meaningful. Furthermore, the tendency for this anime to have good pacing means that there are a lot more funny moments in it, with some episodes mainly designed for laughs Roy and Edward's fight in episode thirteen was pure gold.
Another thing that I really liked about this anime is some of the unique concepts that differ from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga. I particularly liked the ideas concerning the homunculus [SPOILERS/] as failed human transmutations, and I think Wrath having the body parts that Edward lost was particularly powerful. I also liked the idea of two immortal characters constantly encountering each other through time, and the need to change bodies because of the rotting that resulted from the rejection of the soul [\SPOILERS]. These ideas make the anime quite dark, which I absolutely adored. There is also some stuff to do with parallel worlds thrown in, which, although not done well, is always interesting to see.
Finally, the art and music. The art is of a good standard, the actions scenes are done particularly well, and I quite liked the styling of Alphonse at the end of the series. In terms of music, I really liked two of the openings in Fullmetal Alchemist (the first- "Melissa", and the third "Undo"), as well as the first ending ("Indelible Sin"). In general, the soundtrack of Fullmetal Alchemist is quite good, but it's the Russian song "Bratja" that really steals the show. This song is just so perfect for what the two brothers must feel, but never say, to each other. Furthermore, it's utilised throughout the anime at the best possible moments for maximum impact.
The Negatives
Firstly, the "other" characters (i.e. the non-cannon characters) are pretty standard and boring. For example, the Tringham brothers, who admittedly play a minor role, are dull, and I feel that their inclusion in the series is unnecessary. Lyra is bland, and apparently doesn't know how to think for herself. I feel that her character could have been expanded a bit more, to make her fate more meaningful and emotional. Whilst Dante is a convincing villian, Dietlinde Eckhart, the antagonist of the anime's concluding movie, is laughable and not worthy of inclusion in the franchise. Although I didn't like the way some of the characters from the manga were portrayed (particularly Van Hohenheim and Rosé Thomas), this anime was purposely designed to be different from the manga, so I can't really take a dig at them. The only other problem I really had with the characters were a couple who I found too ridiculous to continue existing in the anime- Shou Tucker and Frank Archer. They made me roll my eyes whenever they were on screen… not their intended purpose.
However, the major negative of this anime is apparent halfway through the series… its plot. The unique ideas that I mentioned earlier lose their value without a meaningful and organised plot to string them together. There are simply too many things going on, and not enough satisfactory explanations or conclusions of sub-plots. The last four episodes are particularly messy, and it feels like the writers were desperately searching for a conclusion that would be plausible, but instead launch a brand new idea that is miserably done. Not even the movie, The Conqueror of Shamballa, can save the wreck of the plot, and only just manages to pull off a bitter-sweet ending that I did not find satisfactory.
Anything else I should consider?
The movie The Conqueror of Shamballa concludes the anime series, so if you watch this anime, make sure you to finish it 🙂
If you're uncertain whether to watch this anime or Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood first, or if you are unsure as to why I'm referring to two anime with slightly different names, it might be best to check out my review of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Art: 8/10: The art is good throughout, and the actions scenes are perfectly done.
Story: 5/10: The plot falls apart halfway through, and the ending is messy.
Characters: 7/10: Although the viewer forms solid emotional bonds with the characters, some are just too ridiculous and bland.
I did my best to give this anime an honest review and not tear it to shreds by comparing it to Brotherhood. However, by now it shouldn't be a secret that this isn't one of my favourites, but instead is filed under "Ah, what could have been". If you do decide to watch this anime, I recommend that you immediately follow it up with Brotherhood, and see what happens when the plot's done right. Overall I give this a 6/10.


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How to pack a severely bleeding wound
DALLAS — Proper use and application of hemostatic gauze was presented to EMS providers and medical directors at the 2016 Gathering of Eagles XVIII EMS State of the Science program by Peter Taillac, MD, Utah medical director.
The 2014 Evidence-Based Prehospital Guidelines for External Hemorrhage Control directs application of hemostatic gauze in wounds that can't be controlled with direct pressure or tourniquet. But the guideline doesn't include specific details on the training provided to paramedics to pack a wound with gauze.
Taillac described a five-step wound packing process that can be used with plain gauze or gauze treated with a hemostatic agent.
Memorable quotes on wound packing
"Paramedics are not actually trained to use hemostatic gauze. This needs to be remedied."
"Push in as much packing into the wound as you can and pack in even more."
"Medics can learn to pack the $h!t out of wounds with gauze as an additional step to stop profuse bleeding."
Key takeaways proper use of hemostatic gauze
1. Apply direct pressure to the wound
2. Get in the wound
3. Pack, pack, and pack some more
4. More pressure
5. Reassess, immobilize and transport
Taillac also added these important points:
Visit GatheringofEagles.us to view the presenter's slides.
Watch this video for a demonstration of wound packing with gauze.Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is Editor-in-Chief of EMS1.com. He is an educator, author, paramedic, and marathon runner. Ask questions or submit tip ideas to Greg by emailing him at
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Those expecting a rant upon the release of the video game movie Max Payne will be unpleasantly suprised, because for all the flaws that the movie had, I must say that I did indeed enjoy the film. Now, to be perfectly honest, I wasn't expecting much, what with the history of lacklustre video game adaptions and the fact that this was a much loved game of mine. Put it this way, I love Max Payne the game. It was an enjoyable romp with a combination of neo-noir grit and the pace of a John Woo film. I completed the game and its sequel numerous times, so put it this way, as a fanboy of the original source, I was expecting to see an absolute mess of one of my favourite interactive experiences. However, it was certainly a pleasant surprise. Right, we'll nail this dead to rights (wink-wink to other gamers), Max Payne is one sullen, pissed-off copper who is consumed with finding the murderers of his wife and child. Start with the good. The best thing about this film by a long stretch is the cinematography by Jonathan Sela. It is an interesting style that is used, kind of like a spawn off of Sin City and The French Connection. It combines the style of the Sin City colour-coded cinematography and adds in the neo-noir grit associated with both. As far atmosphere goes, the movie pretty much nails that dingy and dirty feel of walking through the game. To be honest, it was the main thing that kept me interested in the film. I guess it goes to prove that any movie is watchable if you wrap it up in a nice package. Wait, scratch that, I forgot about Charlies Angels. Anyway, it was such good work that I believe it gives Cloverfield a run for its money in my end of year awards cinematography category, and this couples well with its artistic direction and production design. The film certainly is suitably dark and atmospheric. Mark Wahlberg also, despite not doing anything great with a character who, I guess, lets his actions do the talking. Despite my feelings that he could have done something with the character rather than being completely stone cold, he fills the shoes well and could be opening himself up opportunities for a franchise. However, despite these above praiseworthy features, there isn't much else to praise. For example, the plot and screenplay are very poor, with everything seemingly an excuse for Payne to get from A to B. The screenplay should be able to act in coercion and conjunction with the plot, and thus enhance the plot and what is occuring onscreen. With this, you just feel terribly underwhelmed. If you understand the source material from whence it came, you realise just how much more the film could have been. In terms of story, the game is one of the best examples possible, a goldmine of ideas and originality. If they had remained loyal to the material given, they would certainly no doubt have a better movie. For example, in the movie, Jack Lupino, the main villain of the film, is only a small role in the large scheme of things in the videogame. With this, they give Lupino a poor backstory as an excuse for him to become the main villain. This is one of those examples of a poor villain who you know is just there as an excuse for an intimidating prescence. I mean, let's face it, he is just a dope fiend. For a main villain, there really isn't much to him. To bring it back to the point of my argument, the game is split into three distinct parts. You face off with Lupino at the end of the first part, and this is only whenever the game's plot really begins to thicken. They have messed with the structure of the game's story, and thus there is no mystery in it any more. By the end of this, we know who the real villain is, and let's face it, should be dead at the end of this film. Instead, we are left dangling for what I'm assuming is a cliffhanger hinting again to my afformented franchise theory. Also, what happened to John Moore as a director. I really enjoyed Behind Enemy Lines, a movie I still believe to be underrated, then he made that awful Omen remake, and then this. Is it the fact that he is working on adaptation material that has already been done? Either way, I do not know, because there is a great lack of direction here. There is no control as to what is happening here. It's as if Moore has suddenly become mute, unable to communicate and get his point across except through misinterpreted body language. To finish upon that, Max Payne is a film with some absolutely superb visuals and has a flawed, but suitable performance from Wahlberg, but otherwise the lead villain is terrible, due in part to the poorly developed script not focusing on developing character and the lack of direction in part due to one John Moore. And one more thing, why in god's name is Ludacris, a black hip-hop artist, playing Jim Bravura, in the game a fat, loud-mouth aging Chief of Police? Clearly, they wanted someone cool to play him, so the creative mind's thought "let's get someone really Ludacris" to play the role. Really good joke, guys.
The Thin White Dude's Prognosis - 3.8/10


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Hands down, one of the best "dressings" I've ever had. The sourdough bread gave it a rich flavor while the sausage and herbs gave it a kick and bite. This was inspired by a Cooking Light Recipe but I modified it and made it truly southern and full of fat and Thanksgiving. It's a holiday, who needs light?
1 lb sage sausage
1 medium onion chopped
4 ribs of celery cleaned and chopped
3 tbs dried parsley
2 tsps rubbed sage
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 loaf cubed sourdough bread (little over 1 pound)
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
Preheat oven to 350 and spray coat 9 x 13 casserole dish. Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage and in drippings saute onion and celery about 3-4 minutes. Stir in parsley, sage, thyme, salt, marjoram and pepper. Add sausage back in to pan and heat all ingredients. Place cubed bread into casserole dish, add sausage mixture and mix gently. Pour Chicken broth over mixture and toss until coated. Cover and bake for 15 miutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sourdough Sausage Stuffing
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last night is really kind of in pieces, like shards of light at certain times of the day
it was cold. a light drizzle
with two friends, lovely lovely friends
we blazed and smoked and watched the glittering city lights on top of the hill as the night slowly crept away
i remember being rather frustrated at my inability to be composed and collected
then i realized i wasn't the only one
i also remember being able to see quite clearly despite the dark and being rather startled by how close charles was sitting next to me
but in a pleasant sort of confused way
....it was a good night. i woke up smiling.


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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- A proposed $300 million development project could shape the future of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The centerpiece of the old Dome site: a massive surf park!
On Tuesday morning, the Virginia Beach Development Authority voted to select Venture Realty Group as the preferred developer for the mixed-use, multi-venue entertainment complex.
The location between 18th and 20th streets off of Pacific is currently a parking lot, but before it was bulldozed in 1994, the Dome featured big musical acts.
JUST IN: VB development authority names Venture Realty Group as developer for the former Dome site— Elise Brown (@13EliseDBrown) November 21, 2017
Venture Realty had been the developer eyeing the project. Musical artist and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is also involved in the project.
If their vision comes to fruition, they would build the surf park, residential area, and an entertainment venue.
Deputy City Manager Ron Williams Jr. said city leaders want the project to be an anchor for the Oceanfront.
"We're really looking to spark that engagement on a year-round basis and a place where people come and experience something new," he said.
Following Tuesday's vote is a period of 180 days to complete research, analysis, and studies for the term sheet and development agreement.
A public input process is also expected to allow residents to help decide the right mix of elements and venues at the location.


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(Daddy always said the abstract stuff I made never made sense to him, that was until he discovered babys toys... ).
ANYWAY; Relational Drawing; here I come; what is it? Google; Provisional Pedagogy as Interdisciplinary Action
or OPS; written by professor Leoni Schmidt.... my "contemporary Drawing" art theory teacher... Well, read & pass, -what more can I say.. HAHAHAHA! Link; http://a08.cgpublisher.com/proposals/5/index_html
if you, like me; do NOT feel like reading it; try this sentence ;
Relational registers of contemporary drawing insist on the propadeutic moment before completion for the sake of process and a holding pattern enabling learning as moment-to-moment emergence of subjectivity through immersion in materiality, spatiality and temporality.
-and be TOTALLY put off!
-but I am in a position where I have to keep reading, so just give me a minute, and I'll come back to tell you if Daddys Play with Baby's Blocks, IS relational drawing.
OK; OXFORDS ADVANCED LEARNERS DICTIONARY DID NOT FIND "propadeutic/al - so I must ask her myself on thursday. But it seems Müm (me) will be able to learn a new word or two throughout this 8 week drawing-course... Not only repeating Jesus Christ, and other phrases I use quite often, (in)appropriate or not ++ WELL, -whenever I dont understand..
pro•vi•sion•al /prvnl/ adj. 1 arranged for the present time only and likely to be changed in the future temporary: a provisional government provisional arrangements2 arranged, but not yet definite: The booking is only provisional. pro•vi•sion•al•ly /nli/ adv.: The meeting has been provisionally arranged for Friday.
2) Martin Heidegger's understanding of provisionality as crucial to learning through anticipation and the experience of possibilities;
-why does it seem possible she might think Im dumb?
-answer; because I dont even understand the words she use, let alone how she put the together; and thereby all meaning seems lost. When she asked us (in class) to put down 5 bullet-points (-she's South African!!) -about "what is drawing", I felt a thouch of panic, -but as she continue; "to you" I could breath again, and thought; Yeah!! WHAT IS DRAWING TO ME?"
-GREAT; Müm puts down 5 bullet-points (-whatever... just cant help wondering about the assosiations of that word) and the first one goes; quite excitingly on my behalf as I discover it;
That, to me, is enough for a whole essay! To Leoni though, it resulted in, upon telling class, a little compassionate and sarcastic smile before ignoring my comment all in all, and continuing the lecture as if I never said anything.
Well, we're in art-school, and Im NOT very intellectually buildt, which is reflected in how I respond to art & philosophy; visually and emotionally. Meaning, -to pass this crap of a course I will have to argue the need for these qualities in my essay... Another 2000 words.. yeah!
We have different gifts in life, and John, my co-student will probably make me see this incident in a positive light. Lucky he's around!! He's gifted in many ways, and definitely not intellectually handicaped. G- how I keep crapping on tonight, must be boaring to read!? Well, it sure feels great to write!
-instead of deleting this, I will use it to sort my thoughts.
The theoretical framework for the analysis of the selected case studies is constructed through and across five key ideas embedded in current discourse regarding visual arts education: 1) Henri Lefebvre's notion of space-time as relational, involving the body, architecture and their socio-political milieu; 2) Martin Heidegger's understanding of provisionality as crucial to learning through anticipation and the experience of possibilities; 3) Michel Serres' insistence on learning as dynamic crossbreeding between disciplines; 4) Paolo Freire's contribution to our understanding of participatory action research and its pedagogical benefits; and 5) John Berger's experience of drawing as a process of correction through which we never cease to learn.
Who am I trying to fool, just because I do not agree, does not make me learn, does it? How about activating those Little Grey Brain Cells and get onto it... OK.
I now consider Dad's BUILDING (the action itself) a relational drawing -but will Müm then be the "drawer" if I displayed them on the floor to be interacted with? WHat a great exhibition idea, hey? hmmm.... hehehehehe. Throw the whole bag of Blocks out on the floor! Giii Haaaah!
C u later!
(just for you to enjoy; )
Mark's Cat!
PS; GREAT, now I'm nbr 5 listet in Google on Relational Drawing, and number 5 refering to nbr 1... hihihihi Giggle giggle giggle


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Friday, March 20, 2015
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I'm not really a fan of HD Radio but it has its uses. We're making good use of HD on our WRNI-FM by leasing an HD2 to mvyradio.com. They use it to feed their translator in nearby Newport RI, which needed a new primary when they sold their old 92.7 signal (now WBUA). They do have a new primary FM out on the Vineyard again, but it's on the same freq as WJMF in Smithfield/Providence and there's no way the Newport location can receive the new WMVY on 88.7.ReplyDelete
It works out fairly well for all involved. RIPR makes a few bucks a year off the deal, and we're helping out a fellow non-comm station that we happen to like a lot.
But there's no question this wouldn't have happened if I wasn't the CE of RIPR because the actual owner of the translator is former employer, current mentor and good friend of mine. Fortunate coincidence for all involved, but kinda limits the utility of this situation to be analogous to anyone else.
Still, leasing an HD2 to feed an analog translator is certain a good way to make use of HD Radio. I'm well aware of how "weak" that sounds given the original purpose of HD Radio, of course. :)


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Hey, kids.
Lord, it's Thursday already. Sometimes the weeks just fly by - usually when you're going to reach the end of it going, "Oh, crap, how did I manage to let five days go by and accomplish SO VERY LITTLE?!"
Actually, this week hasn't been too bad. I'm behind, as usual, but I did get a chunk of my to-do list finished. Mount Fuji cabin - booked. Laptop loan application - completed (also approved two hours later, apparently based solely on my wizened, mature old age of 28. brilliant). Baby shower invitations - printed, cut, and awaiting glue, addressing, and handing out. Successor - emailed.
The October Baby Blanket is now sort of the Battlestar Galactica Baby Blanket. I knit the vast majority of it while watching the end of season one and the entirety of season two, and now that there are no more discs to be rented from Tsutaya I am having difficulty making myself finish, despite the fact that I have maybe three more pattern repeats. The pattern repeats, by the way, are four rows.
Heh. Somehow I just typed "despot" instead of "despite." Don't you wonder what goes on in our subconscious when we do stuff like that?
Anyway, blanket should be finished tonight or tomorrow, ends woven in and blocked this weekend. Score! I should even have time to make a hat and finally finish this stupid thing before the shower. The shower will be an experience, too. We're inviting sixteen people (including the parents-to-be), and of those, five are dudes, eight are Japanese ladies who are likely completely unfamiliar with western baby showers, one is an Indian friend who was also totally mystified when we explained this, and the rest are American/Canadian girls who barely know how to hold a baby, much less birth one (I fall into that last category, in case you're wondering). But I found a website that, aside from insanely obnoxious use of the word "mommy" to refer to the shower honoree, gives pretty useful info, so we'll see what happens.
But meanwhile, I am desperate to get a hold of more BSG. I am a proponent of renting or buying over streaming/downloading, because even aside from the legality and space-on-my-hard-drive issues, I firmly believe in puting your money where your mouth is. Or however you use that phrase.
However, --SPOILER ALERT-- season two ended with everyone on that crappy planet because Balthar is a douche, Starbuck married to that pro athlete hot guy when she was supposed to end up with Apollo (hello? am I the only one that realizes they're destined for each other?), and the freaking Cylons showing up to turn everybody into batteries or walking wombs or whatever! Adama and his freaky mustache and newly-pudgy Apollo jumped away! What happened to good-Cylon-Sharon (whose one-year-old baby appeared about six months old - how did nobody notice that?)? Why isn't Starbuck a pilot anymore? How could Cally and the Chief move in together after she shot Sharon and he punched her face in? How can I not want to immediately start on season three? This is also why I can't watch tv shows when they're on the air - there's too much time in between and once the initial excitement to find out what happens fades, I lose interest. If I don't start watching the rest now, who knows when I will? Once I get home there's school and moving and being flat broke and how will I manage two more seasons of a tv show? And then some jerk will probably tell me how the show ends and I'll punch them and end up getting arrested.
This is not to advocate illegal streaming or downloading. Oh, no. THAT IS BAD. YOU SHOULD PAY MONEY FOR THE EXPENSIVE-TO-MAKE ENTERTAINMENT YOU WATCH. All I'm saying is, I'm desperate. And if a friend tells me they have more episodes for me to watch, but I have to go to their house, maybe I just won't ask any questions. You know, if.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Battlestar Galactica Blanket
3 comments:
- Lamedh said...
Umm.... Netflix?
- June 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM
- MLE said...
I loves me some BSG. And we went nearly two years between seeing the last episode of Season 2 and the first of Season 3. Everything is explained - eventually. And that's all I'll say.
- June 13, 2009 at 12:44 AM
I'm saving a list of all these movies and series I want to watch when I finally get kid free weekends- Netflix will be my present to myself. The series will be long ended, so I'll be able to watch them all right away. That's my plan anyway...
- June 22, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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WASHINGTON The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave a strong warning to the banking industry on Tuesday when it fined Regions Financial $7.5 million for allegedly charging illegal overdraft fees.
The order was the first of its kind for the agency, in which the $122 billion-asset Regions was cited for charging overdraft fees on consumers who did not opt in for overdraft coverage. The Birmingham-based bank was also accused of charging overdraft and insufficient funds fees tied to a deposit-advance product, even though the bank claimed it would not do so.
Regions discovered the problems itself and self-reported them to the CFPB, and has already refunded $49 million to roughly 200,000 customers so far, but that did not stop the CFPB from using Regions as an example of what it will do to institutions that violate overdraft rules.
"The 2010 opt-in rule made clear that consumer protection in this area is critical. That Regions Bank violated the law raises definite concerns worthy of note by all depository institutions," said Cara Petersen, the CFPB's deputy enforcement director, during a call with reporters Tuesday. "Their customers should rest assured that the consumer bureau is here to protect them when it comes to the hard-earned money they keep in their checking accounts."
Since 2012, the CFPB has given several warnings to the industry that it would crack down on companies charging overdraft fees on consumers who did not previously sign up for such services, as required by law. But until Tuesday it is has never taken a public enforcement action related to the issue.
"While the CFPB has for years been very focused on overdraft practices, this is the first and it will not be the last formal action taken by the bureau in this area," said Alan Kaplinsky, who heads the consumer financial services group at Ballard Spahr. "I'm aware of other ongoing CFPB investigations focused on overdrafts."
It is unclear how many companies the CFPB is targeting but it has conducted two studies on overdraft, held a public inquiry into the issue, and hinted it is working on further rules in this area.
"I can't comment on any other investigations we may have but the opt-in rule and overdraft have certainly been something the consumer bureau has been focused on," Petersen said. "And those issues will continue to be a priority for the bureau."
In the order against Regions, the CFPB said the bank charged up to $36 in overdraft fees to consumers who were not previously given the opportunity to opt into such services when they linked a checking account to a savings account or line of credit.
While the company did eventually identify the issue, the CFPB said Regions did not stop making the charges until almost a year after it had internally recognized the problem.
"It was not until April 2012 that the compliance department brought the violation to the attention of senior executives, who then reported the error to the bureau," the CFPB said. "Regions reprogramed its systems to stop charging the unauthorized fees in June 2012. In early 2015, the bank discovered additional accounts that had been charged unauthorized fees."
The CFPB also said Regions "misrepresented" a deposit-advance product called Regions Ready Advance by charging overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees on the accounts after saying it would not make such charges.
"Specifically, if the bank collected payment from the consumer's checking account and the payment was higher than the amount available in the account, it would cause the consumer's balance to drop below zero," the CFPB said. "When that happened, the bank would either cover the transaction and charge an overdraft fee or reject its own transaction and charge a non-sufficient funds fee."
This activity resulted in Regions charging about $1.9 million to more than 36,000 customers from November 2011 to August 2013, the agency said.
A company spokesperson confirmed that Regions ended the Ready Advance program last year and said a majority of the matters raised in the order have already been addressed.
"After discovering that a small subset of customers had been charged fees in error, we reported it to the CFPB and began refunding the fees," said the company in an emailed statement. "We believe the vast majority of the refunds have been completed and we have made changes to our internal systems to resolve these matters."
Regions has agreed to finish its refunds to consumers, fix any negative credit reporting that occurred from the activities and pay a $7.5 million penalty. The bank was also ordered to hire a consultant to help identify any additional consumers who were affected.
"Regions Bank failed to ask consumers if they wanted overdraft service before charging them fees. In the end, hundreds of thousands of consumers paid at least $49 million in illegal charges," said CFPB Director Richard Cordray in a press release. "We take the issue of overdraft fees very seriously and will be vigilant about making sure that consumers receive the protections they deserve."


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The Music Animation Machine is pretty neat - you can actually "see" the music as it's being played. From their FAQ:
Music moves, and can be understood just by listening. But a conventional musical score stands still, and can be understood only after years of training. The Music Animation Machine bridges this gap, with a score that moves -- and can be understood just by watching.You can read more by clicking here.
It looks like a DVD is available that contains the video embedded below, plus others, with music from Scarlatti, Byrd, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and others.


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A Bright Waterfall
Paisley couldn't contain her excitement when she saw Mirror Falls, two big and beautiful waterfalls. They were rather unique due to how identical they looked. Due to how expensive it'd be to see them, Paisley honestly thought that she'd never go to Mirror Falls. However, her parents managed to surprise her when they revealed that they would go see them after all.
"Wow," Paisley said in amazement as she looked at the waterfalls, "this is so amazing!"
Even though she knew that the area Mirror Falls was located in, Bright Crown Forest, was one of the most lush and greenest places in the country, she never expected it to have so many healthy plants in it. Not only that, but she also spotted some small animals nearby and heard the birds chirping despite how loud waterfalls usually got. All of this, combined with the clear and sunny weather, made the whole forest look magnificent.
Paisley, wanting to find a spot where she can look at the waterfalls, ran ahead a bit.


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Some Catholics seem to think the Catholic Church looks like this. One long shiny display of doctrines to choose or not choose. They think the dogma and teachings and doctrines are under a sneeze guard, lined up for their "appeal" to the eye, or rather the ear. I've heard similar statements to these over the years...shoot, I might have even said 'em at one time! Yipes. Lord Have Mercy!
I like baptism, it's ok, you know, to be baptized, it's a fun time with family, but confession? Do we really "have" to do that still? I mean, there's no real Hell is there?
I dig what Jesus said back then about feeding the poor, that was cool, but do we really have to abstain from sexual relations before marriage? Like what's up with that? This is 2007 man... we have two house payments. Why should we be paying for two places when we're going to be living in one house in a few months? Why not just live together and save up that much more money? You know weddings aren't cheap...and really, this whole "no sex" till you're married stuff- it's like so ancient! I'm just not into all that "restriction stuff."
Man, the Catholic Church is so boring, too. I've been to the new cool church down the block and they have Starbucks and cool bagels and stuff to eat half way through the service, so I think that's pretty neat. I'm thinking about going there, cuz I mean, this "mortal sin" stuff is so, so oppressive and I just don't think the Catholic Church should be telling people what to do with their lives, or who to sleep with or not sleep with, I mean, it's not the Church's business.
"Enter through the narrow gate," Jesus says at the end of the Sermon on the Mount. "For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few." (Mt. 7:13-14)


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I would just like to take a moment to brag about my BEAUTIFUL daughter who is 7 months old TODAY.
…thanks for your time. 🙂
I was about 22 weeks along here.
If you click on the photo it will take you to the photographer's website. 🙂
I wanted to take some time on this post to share the most exciting part of my life right now! I am expecting a baby in July. It's a little girl and her name is Lydia. This is my first and let me tell you; pregnancy is a ROLLER COASTER. My emotions have never been so out of whack, and talk about bodily changes… DAMN. All of this will be well worth the end result. I couldn't be happier.
I also wanted to share some ultrasounds. They are so good it's a little scary! It's hard to believe that little person is inside of me. Except for when she moves. That's the best part of my day. Sometimes the kicks are so big I can see my belly jump from the outside. I'm currently about 26 weeks along. I hope you find these pictures almost as fascinating as I do. 😛


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Talwandi Sabo, November 3, 2014: Bon Digital Inc, a Multinational IT company conducted placement drive at Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo. IT Park Mohali based this company with turnover 90 crores selected 8 students for different profiles. Training & Placement Officer of GKU Arshdeep Singh stated that a team of HR Managers headed by Simranjeet Singh Bains and Surinder Singh selected 8 students via three rounds namely Presentation, Technical test followed by interview.
Dr. Ashwani Sethi, Principal of Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering & Technology, a constituent college of Guru Kashi University, said that students from CSE and ECE have gone through this selection procedure. These students will get an average package of Rs. 2.5 Lac per annual, he added.
Dr. N.S. Malhi, Vice Chancellor of Guru Kashi University, lauded the efforts of Training & Placement Department for this successful placement drive. He also motivated other students to develop their personality as per the requirement of corporate sector along with the technical attitude.
Sukhraj Singh Sidhu, Managing Director congratulated the selected students & appreciated the efforts of competent faculty for nourishing the students up to this level.
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The hipster is a recent arrival to Kitsilano. While skinny jeans and retro sweaters were a prominent feature of Main Street and environs more than five years ago, it was only last year that Le Château on 4th and Yew was replaced by Urban Outfitters. As such, the appearance of hipsters in Kitsilano is more superficial than genuine, a style change more than a cultural statement, as far as any hipster focus can be called authentic. It is, after all, a hallmark of hipster appropriation that original significance and context is turned on its head and stripped of meaning. Horn-rimmed glasses are now a cliché of ironic cool, rather than a signifier of 1950s popular fashion. In this sense, although the hipster influx to Kitsilano is once removed from that of Main Street — itself removed from originating holy sites such as Brooklyn — I don't strongly distinguish the trend from hipsterism as a whole.
Before hipsters, I found Kitsilano an increasingly alien place. Its counterculture charms had been reduced to a few totems, such as the Naam and Yoga West, amid a sea of polished gentrification. Between all the dress shoes and neutral scarves, it began to resemble a suburban Yaletown with more strollers and nonexistent nightlife. With exception of the surreal beach scene anchored along Cornwall in summer — what Lance Berelowitz called our simulacrum of Southern California — 4th Avenue and West Broadway had become increasingly sterile shadows of their former selves.
I would posit that the hipster revival of Kitsilano in fact started at the beach. Two summers ago, seemingly in a flash, it became trendy among the beautiful and straight to wear pastels and cutoff jeans. This was a jarring contrast to the conservative athletic attire that preceded it. A similar style had been seen along downtown beaches for several years before, but it was always tangentially associated with the gayness of the West End, and thus remained there. The aesthetic softening of Kitsilano beach culture seemed to bridge Westside cool with the play of Main Street hipsterism that had taken root some years earlier, and thus led to a wider thaw in austere Kitsilano fashion. It took little more than a season for blazers and immaculate upscale hiking gear to be replaced by a stylized array of coats and leather jackets. As much as I like hiking gear, the result has been refreshing and indeed energizing. Adoption of hipster dress has been accompanied by a similar aping of eclecticism. I sometimes wonder if Zulu Records would have survived otherwise.
There is perhaps no better symbol of hipster reinvention in Kitsilano than 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, now seen as a cultural ambassador between Main Street and 4th Avenue. Once wedged into a narrow commercial space between Yew and Arbutus, I clearly recall the icy colour scheme of chocolate and sky blue, so representative of the stiffly dressed clientele. On the other side of the earth, a second location on Main Street had quickly flourished into see-and-be-seen hipster central, fused with the ironic cool of Lucky's Doughnuts in hand-drawn international red.
This spring, the original Kitsilano location of 49th Parallel was closed, to be reborn some months later at the former location of Kits Coffee at 4th and Arbutus. Only seven doors removed from the old space, the new corner café is fittingly located at the same crossroads where Urban Outfitters opened a year before. The decor is a world apart from its prior incarnation, the emotionless dark walnut and brushed nickel replaced by distressed pistachio shingles and vintage diner lights. Not surprisingly, it has been a wild success with the new generation of Kitsilano cool, a decidedly younger crowd than I ever imagined. When I see the motley staff singing classic rock while pulling shots of Epic Espresso, I feel there may be hope for the neighbourhood.
Is faux hipsterism a replacement for home-grown culture? Far from it. But the imagined alternative, where Kitsilano froze into permanent yuppie oblivion, is chilling indeed.
If you don't quite know who hipsters are, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAO4EVMlpwM


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Video chat sex therapy sessions can be far more convenient than in-person sessions.
This week I have a question from Bethany*, who wrote to me asking for some input about the difference between in-person and video chat sex therapy sessions.
Bethany was trying to decide if video chat sessions were appropriate for her, and wanted more information about how they work.
It's a question that I frequently get asked, so I thought it would make a perfect Reader's Request Fridays topic!
If you're considering video chat sex therapy, here are some things to keep in mind: The first step is scheduling a day and time that works for both of us.
I use Google Hangouts video chat for my services, so I make sure that you have a Gmail account and direct you to the Hangouts plug in (most accounts already have it installed).
I collect payment before the first session using Venmo, an electronic payments service.At our pre-arranged time, I initiate a video chat over Hangouts, and we talk for 50 minutes.The usual rules of my sex therapy sessions apply, so there's no sexual contact or nudity that takes place during the video chat. (If you're interested in more information about what to expect from sex therapy, check out an article I wrote on this subject here).Coming in for in-person sessions can feel quite vulnerable, and video chats often feel more comfortable.I try my best to make my sessions as welcoming and relaxed as possible, but I also understand that sex is hard to talk about openly.I love that video chat allows me to work with clients who would have been too nervous to come in for in-person sex therapy!


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The Communiqué is a publication dedicated to bringing articles and advice, specific to the anesthesia and pain management community, that are practical and tangible. ABC is happy to provide The Communiqué electronically as well as hard-copy versions. The Communiqué features articles focusing on the latest hot topics for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, pain management specialists and anesthesia practice administrators.
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After a short hiatus, I am back. I have not felt well the past 2 weeks. . .extreme anxiousness and an inner restlessness that only allowed me 1-4 hours of sleep per night. After two visits to the doctor. . .I think I'm doing better and actually able to write an update tonight. Things are going well. . .except my grandpa has been in the hospital and instead of returning home, he was moved to an assisted living facility. My grandma will join him there next week and leave the house they've lived in for 30+ years. My grandpa has Alzheimer's and as some of you might know. . .that's a tough thing to watch. Please pray for my grandparents and my mom and her siblings who are dealing with a lot right now. Other than all of that. . .we're doing well.
I got Olivia's picture taken today. She does not do well with things like that and I was a bit worried. But, the photographer was great with her and even got a smile. I don't get the pictures back for 2 weeks or so, but I'll be sure to share! I'm definitely taking her back!


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Baseball Tips - Young Catchers Stick With It!
By Chico Reese
Life as a Little League or Pony League catcher can be tough. You can read baseball tips on this, baseball tips on that, do drill for this and train for that. Listen to this person, listen to that person. Try this and try that.
But still, you find yourself not throwing many people out in games. It seems like there are always balls getting by you and going back to the backstop. You may have gotten whacked way more times than you'd like by wild pitches. Long games and hot games. Is catching really worth it?
Well, fear not young catchers! Here are a few baseball tips and advice for you on why you should hang in there if you really like catching.
Right now at your age in Little League or Pony League there are things going on that you really have no control over. This makes catching seem impossible at times. It can be discouraging to young catchers because at this age and in these leagues success doesn't come often. You're not throwing a lot of people out, balls are flying everywhere (and hitting you) and you many times feel like you're the catcher only because no one else is stupid enough to do it. Well, those things may be true right now, but here are some things to consider:
In Little League and Pony League the bases are pretty short. When someone takes off, you're relying on a good pitch from the pitcher, a perfect throw from you and a perfect catch and tag from the second baseman or shortstop. These things don't happen routinely in Little League and are just getting better in Pony League.
Kids are bigger, stronger and faster these days. Look at the Little League World Series this year. They moved the fence back a good distance because the home runs keep increasing and there are just too many. (yes, those high tech bats played a role too!) My point is, the bases are short and there are a lot of fast runners. This is not a good combination for throwing runners out.
Many young pitchers at these ages throw a lot of balls and wild pitches. You need good pitches to have any chance at all of throwing someone out. Wild pitches and runners advancing easily can be discouraging You can catch, but you can't pitch and catch. So you are at the mercy of the pitcher too.
Young pitchers don't always know how to hold runners well or perform good pick-off moves to keep runners honest. Watch a Pony League game sometime. Smart runners will be more than half way down to second base by the time the catcher gets the ball. There's nothing you can do here. Just do your best.
So if you are a young catcher and get a little bit discouraged from time to time, remember these baseball tips and keep your head up.
You can't control the pitched ball. It's going to go where it's going to go. What you need to do is become very, very good at blocking the ball. So what if you don't pop up and throw the runner out. That time will come. Just focus on becoming a technically good blocking catcher. This will always make you stand out from other catchers and this becomes even more true as you get older.
Throwing runners out? If it happens, great! But, what you want to do is develop fast, correct footwork instead of worrying too much about how many people you throw out. Learn correct footwork and practice it over and over and develop a technically correct delivery to second base. Wait and see what happens once the bases become 90 feet apart. You'll be amazed.
Work on other things like:
Handling bunts, or choppers in front of the plate
Footwork to block home plate on throws from the outfield. Again, the Little League World Series had great plays at home this year.
Handling passed balls
Also, and very important, work on that thing sitting on top of your shoulders! Be confident, know that you are a good catcher and believe in yourself and your ability.
When those bases become 90 feet apart, the whole game changes for catchers. If you really worked on being technically good, fast feet and good delivery, you'll throw a lot of people out because now your pitchers and fielders are also much better.
Block everything. People will notice you for this. This will separate you from other catchers. This is true right into High School. Lazy catchers who won't block balls will sit at that point, regardless of their arm strength.
Consider these baseball tips that you've just read young catchers. Stick with it. It will pay off and catching will become a lot more fun once the bases are 90 feet. Just be ready and prepared with your skills when this time comes. And when it does, those same kids that might have thought you were stupid for catching years ago will look to you for the big play, the bases loaded block of a wild pitch, or the big throw that turns the game around. This is when you'll realize that it was all worth it...being a catcher. The BEST position to play!
Chico Reese has been closely involved in youth baseball, softball and High School Baseball over the last twelve years and enjoys working with young catchers.
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The title of this piece doesn't mean that getting things wrong is something the Opposition has been doing recently. Sure, there's the rhetoric of "good governance" and "democracy", but they don't fool anyone. The problem with those opposing Mahinda Rajapaksa and in particular the UNP from among them is that they've got some priorities wrong. Again, not a new thing. Now that an election will be called for in just two weeks' time (and, given the Budget, it's certain that this election's about vote-grabbing big-time), it might do well to run through where those contesting Mahinda have got it wrong, and where they can get back on track.
Mahinda Rajapaksa is going to contest, third term or not. That's a given thing, and despite the JVP's anti-MR poster campaign he's not going to back down. The focus of the Opposition however has been less on defeating the man than on preventing him from contesting at any cost. Sarath N. Silva's argument that he can't contest a third term holds water so long as the Opposition can prevent Rajapaksa from entering the election as the incumbent-candidate. That's bankrupt, and most certainly not the way to contest an election.
I've always felt that the problem with Silva's argument isn't just the intepretation-gap between the government and the Opposition over the 18th Amendment. The problem is also that it focuses attention on one individual. I'm neither for nor against the argument that Rajapaksa is a dictator. Sri Lanka may be a dictatorship in the minds of certain kepuwath kola UNPers (predominantly in and around Colombo) and the "Boru Left", but the point is that their attempts at preventing the man from contesting pretends to be "pro-democracy" but reeks of "anti-Mahinda". That's not the point here. Even if Rajapaksa can't contest (doubtful) he'll probably let a close family member - probably Gotabaya or his son Namal - take over the reins. Given the credentials of both, I doubt whether the Opposition will have an easier time.
That's one issue. Here's another: the Opposition isn't organised. The Sarath Fonseka-factor is out, at least for the time being. But the common candidate fiasco isn't. There is talk about Shirani Bandaranayake becoming the common candidate. She has credentials, enough and more of them in fact. The problem with Bandaranayake however is that while this government is engaged with their smear campaign against her (there's that issue of her bank account, for instance), she can't really win credibility, at least from outside the kepuwath kola UNP and Boru Left stronghold.
This isn't the only reason why the Opposition is disorganised, of course. If there's one thing that has kept them from bringing up an effective campaign against Rajapaksa, it's that they stubbornly keep clinging onto their vote-base without spreading out. The UNP by far best illustrates this. It's all high and mighty to convene meetings and conduct a poster campaign around the country, but where's the hands-down approach? Where's the no-frills thrust into Rajapaksa's vote-base? The UNP's claim that the Party needs only a small portion of the Sinhala Buddhist vote will not go a long way. Neither will a campaign aimed at a predominantly English-speaking community get their message across the country.
There are some commentators who are of the view that the UNP needs a radical leadership change. I agree, but this doesn't absolve the Party should ever such a "purge" occurs. The problem with the UNP isn't Ranil Wickremasinghe. The problem with the UNP is that they're divided. The problem with the UNP is that they haven't come up with a proper, indefeasible manifesto, at least one that can be on par with the Mahinda Chinthana (I'm not, by the way, saying that it should be a carbon-copy). The problem with the UNP is that they refuse to look beyond the kepuwath kola heartland, which means that they project their campaign and proposals based on this tiny, minuscule vote-base (Colombo isn't Sri Lanka, after all).
Recently I had a debate over this with a friend of mine on Facebook. This friend is a kepuwoth kola-type, and it would be hard to find a more anti-MR Sri Lankan anywhere. I put it to him that criticising a dictator doesn't always absolve those criticising the dictator, an argument I would have put forward even during J. R. Jayawardena's presidency. I also put it to him that while Mahinda Rajapaksa may be a dictator in the truest sense of that word (a claim which needs some stretch of the imagination, but never mind that), those opposing the man seem to have more dubious track-records in accountability and transparency.
Here's what he said: "it absolves the critics if it does some good for the nation."
Does it, though? Should dictators be allowed to succeed dictators? It's after all a fact conceded to by some that Rajapaksa is quite able to dwarf some of the more horrendous abuses of power his predecessors committed. He hasn't, this much we know, notwithstanding the allegations of forced disappearances and media censorship.
My friend added the following wry comment: "We are obliged to serve our nation to develop our country... to save it from becoming a country left to ruin."
This argument is flawed, but not for the reasons most regime supporters will have you believe. If it's about "saving the nation left to ruin", then every predecessor to Rajapaksa had enough time to abolish the power he wields today. They didn't, of course, which hardly supports the argument that those opposing the man are democracy-lovers and not just regime-haters. The emphasis isn't on Rajapaksa's mandate, it's about preventing him at any cost. My friend doubtless would agree to this, but might add the following caveat: their opposing him is good enough reason to support them. Wrong again.
The truth is that the United National Party needs a face-lift, almost literally. They've got some things wrong. They're focusing attention on Colombo and the minorities in the hope of toppling this regime. It's too early to tell whether their focus on minority communities extend to the Muslim community, as evidenced by Rauff Hakeem's moves away from the government, but the point is that their admission that they need a smaller portion of the Sinhala Buddhist vote-base than what the regime currently courts points at a confession: Rajapaksa has wooed the majority, so there's no hope of getting them.
Mathematics aside, this argument does hold some water, provided the UNP manages to woo every Sinhala Buddhist in that portion they're aiming at. Even without Sobitha Thero, the Jathika Hela Urumaya, and the Left parties (particularly the JVP) contesting, this is going to be a problem. This may be why the UNP has tried to persuade Sobitha Thero into the common (sic) Opposition camp. He hasn't agreed to this, which may be a shrewd move on his part, and neither for that matter have the JHU. This means that the UNP, left to their own devices, will have to woo its usual base: in and around Colombo, the kepuwath kola heartland, and the minority communities.
The bottom line is this: regime-fatigue doesn't get any better as time passes. It gets worse. The people may not like Mahinda Rajapaksa. They may berate nepotism. They may criticise his foreign policy. They may despise the way this economy is being handled by his government. But in the absence of a viable, all-inclusive front by the Opposition and in particular the UNP, they might very probably not vote against the man. If they continue holding onto their usual vote-base, and cater their campaign to this minuscule, Colombo-centric community, the anti-MR movement isn't going to hold much water.
The Opposition needs to get itself together. It has become fragmented. I don't know about my friend or the rest of his kepuwath kola band, but the sad fact is that we probably have the most confused Opposition this world has ever known.
See also: Reflections on 2005 for 2015


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Bucket List
It is extremely important to know what you want out of life and to be specific. So here is my bucket list. I am continuously working on this and will update it as and when they have been achieved.
It is important to have goals in your life for your personal growth and career aspirations, but we also need to have goals for fun. What are you waiting for? Make a Bucket List too. Let me know what is on yours, perhaps we can inspire each other.
Bungee Jumping
This was the very first tick off my Bucket List . Jumping off the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, UK, was by far the hardest thing that I have ever done. Imagine actually having to throw yourself off a bridge. However, it was the most fun and exhilarating activity I have participated in. Very highly recommended.
Company: I don't believe the company we used is still running. However, I do fully recommend UK Bungee Club. I won a competition for a reverse bungee jump and this was the company that provided the activity. Not quite as scary as the full jump but still extremely fun.
Completed: 2011
Sky Diving
To my surprise Sky Diving was no where as near as scary as Bungee Jumping. I think that is because a lot of it is out of your control. At the end of the day you are strapped to a professional who is jumping out of that plane. You don't really have to do anything but enjoy the ride down. I must admit the feeling of that first freefall is something else. If you like your adrenaline high then sky diving is a must.
Company: Skydive Northwest. If you are in the UK Skydive Northwest have a great skydive available over the Lake District which is such a marvellous view
Completed: 2011
Wing Walking
Ok, who wouldn't want to be strapped to the top of a small plane while doing some loops? Just me then. I actually went through a stage of searching for 'wing-girl' jobs….so if your hiring, I'm your girl. This has been on the list for a long time.
Appear on TV
Not many people may know this but I did actually appear on a TV Gameshow. You may not know because if you blinked you would have missed me. Unfortunately me and my sister didn't get very far. The day however was such a fun experience. I certainly got a taste for my hair and makeup being done. I haven't revised that hard since I was in school!
Company: Pointless, BBC
Completed: 2012
Complete one of those crazy muddy obstacle courses
I am not actually entirely sure why I wanted to complete one of these. I kept seeing them advertised and I totally blame it on peer pressure. It was cold, muddy, exhausting and muddy. It was fun though, and if you go in a group then you can really embrace teamwork and just have a laugh and enjoy yourself.
Company: Gelt Gladiator (but there are so many to choose from)
Completed: Twice! 2015 (5k) & 2016 (10k)
Work with Animals & Travel Alone
I managed to tick two things off my Bucket List when I went to Africa. I stayed for two weeks, volunteering at a lion sanctuary. It was life changing in more ways than one. I am now more educated and would not make the same decisions again. You can read about my time alone in Africa here.
Company: I couldn't hand on heart recommend working so closely with wild animals again.
Completed: 2016
Go to Rio and see Christ the Redeemer
I'm not a religious person but this had been on my list for quite some time. I think I have just seen one to many movies based in Rio. I purposely added Rio to my itinerary so I could see this amazing site. Yes, it is as busy as it looks. Check out my blog on Rio.
Company: We used Viator to get our passes which saved us a lot of hassle.
Completed: 2018
I desperately want to go and see the pyramids in Egypt and Mexico.
Machu Picchu
This should hopefully get completed in May 2018.
Easter Island
This is something I didn't know I even wanted to do until I looked into it. As we were going South America my partner had mentioned about going to Easter Island. Once I started looking into it I knew I had to go. I cannot recommend this amazing little beauty of an island enough. If you are into your conspiracy theories then even better. How(!?) did they move them massive structures across that island?
Completed: 2018
Company: We planned the trip ourselves but camped at Camping y Hostal Tipanie Moana
The Maldives
Who doesn't want to go to the Maldives. As I keep hearing the Maldives will be submerged in the near future I really need to get my skates on.
Roswell & Area 51
I'm sure by now you are getting the picture that I am a conspiracy nut. Do you think aliens landed?
Grand Canyon
This is another long term bucket list item but hopefully I will be able to achieve this on my 2018 travels.
Sleeping in an igloo under the Northern Lights
I have always wanted to go and see the Northern Lights but if you go you might as well stay in an igloo.
Learn to surf
By 'surf' I mean when they lie down on the board of course.
Fly Business Class
Not just slightly upgraded. I want to experience the crazy world of Business Class (where you have beds!)
This list is not exhaustive, I have only just got started. I will be adding to it. However, above all, my biggest Bucket List goal is to educate as many people as I can on the benefits of a vegan diet. I want to help people to live a healthy and happy life…..oh and I also want at least 10 animal sanctuaries.
What are your bucket list goals?