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Energy storage comes in many forms, with technologies as diverse as battery technology, hydrogen fuels and pumped hydro, and can be used at residential, commercial and grid scale. The technology is developing rapidly and the availability, functionality and cost of many forms of energy storage technology is improving dramatically.
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Energy storage technologies have a critical role to play in the development of an affordable, clean and secure energy system. There remains substantial work to do in modernising Australia's energy rules and allowing energy storage to fully participate in the market, bringing the benefits of the technology to both the grid and consumers more broadly.
The Clean Energy Council's policy paper, Charging Forward: Policy and regulatory reforms to unlock the potential of energy storage in Australia, outlines a package of targeted reforms to support the increased roll out of energy storage projects at residential, commercial and grid scales.
The policy paper recommends 13 reforms across four categories to achieve this, ranging from removing regulatory barriers and rewarding the value of storage behind the meter, to protecting consumers and changes that would allow storage to support grid security through its fast frequency response capability.
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Aim of the Timebank:
It provides the opportunity for members of the Kircubbin community to:
- support each other through completion of reciprocative tasks
- work together building vital support networks
- recognising individual assets amongst themselves.
- build respect in a cross cultural community.
- foster intergenerational exchanges
- spread the access to services for the older people
- address societal issues and provide flexible solutions
Example of skills share:
Grass cutting, cooking, sewing alterations, health/beauty treatments or transport assistance, reading and writing skills.
Pilot projects:
Lead of the development of the Timebank by a steering group of elderly person to work with all members of the community including the young people.
Networking with:
Community groups which helps to benefit the overall wellbeing of those living on the Peninsula.
The Public Health Agency
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Ards PCSP
Peace III
Ards Borough Council
Kircubbin Regeneration Committee
Rectory Park Residents Association
Churches Forum for the Peninsula
The Peninsula Youth Forum
NRG Youth project
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Peninsulta Healthy Living Partnership is a voluntary, community based organisation committed to health improvement through partnership community involvement, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. We interpret health in its broadest sense, looking at issues that affect the wider determinants not just lifestyle issues alone. For example, social and community problems, work and housing conditions, social-economic, cultural and environmental impacts have an effect on health and wellbeing.
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The Super Eagles got the victory that was desired though it was a laboured performance from the team
Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in Calabar on Saturday to move into the final round of qualifying for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ikechukwu Uche and Ahmed Musa scored the goals for Stephen Keshi's side in both halves of the encounter.
The Super Eagles started the game against the Amavubi with six home-based players. Uche Kalu came on for Victor Moses and Ahmed Musa also replaced John Utaka on the left wing.
Those changes seemed to have paid immediate dividends as Musa's corner kick in the ninth minute was nodded on by Egwueke and Ikechukwu Uche flashed in an unstoppable shot. After that the Eagles were laboured in their build up though they had some other scoring chances.
With the nuance being shooting from distance but most of the shooting was wayward. Gabriel Reuben seemed to be on a mission to add to the goal he scored last week in Blantyre against Malawi and he went closest to adding to his tally in the 16th minute when his bicycle kick was saved for a corner kick by goalkeepr Jean-Claude Ndoli.
The Eagles played better than Rwanda but near the Rwandan box were too cautious and hurried in getting in the last ball.
The second half was almost a carbon copy of the first with the Eagles on the front foot. Ejike Uzoenyi was buzzing around but the last pass for the strikers was just lacking. The Eagles got the second goal in the 56th minute through an Ahmed Musa left footed shot from outside the box. He was assisted in that goal by Uche Kalu, who had a wonderful game until he was substituted in the 84th minute by Omatsone Aluko.
Uzoenyi hit the side netting in the 72nd minute but it was all about winding down the clock after the second goal. The Eagles at the end qualify for the next round of qualifiers for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Cup to be hosted in South Africa.


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This award is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Technology, as well as others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills.
The award in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (MIRS) is specially designed for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy and has the following aims.
A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill
B. Professional Development
C. Evidence-based Practice
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The Medical Imaging and Radiation Science award offers channels for specialisation and the broadening of knowledge for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy. It will appeal to students who are eager to become specialists or managers in their areas of practice. Clinical experience and practice in medical imaging and radiotherapy are integrated into the curriculum to encourage more reflective observation and active experimentation.
To be eligible for the MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (MScMIRS), students are required to complete 30 credits:
Apart from the award of MScMIRS, students can choose to graduate with one of the following specialisms:
To be eligible for the specialism concerned, students should complete 2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits), a Dissertation (9 credits) related to that specialism, a specialism-related Specialty Subject (3 credits), a Clinical Practicum (3 credits) and 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits).
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Parents want only the best for their children. This includes having the best education possible. However, it can be really costly. Even if you do not plan to send your kids to a private school, the expenses on a public school easily add up. Books, supplies, uniforms, field trips, and school activities are just some of the school-related costs that you will deal with. Eventually, education costs will get a big chunk of your income.
Paying off your mortgage
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Know how much money you need.
It's always necessary to have a goal when planning parenting payment. In this case, work out how much money you need for your kids' higher education. Consider factors such as whether you want them to go to a public or private school. The cost of studying in a university or college also varies so make sure to take this into account.
Pay off your mortgage.
With mortgage payments out of the way, you can save a lot on interest and a lot more money for your children's higher education. Just ensure that there's a redraw facility so you can get cash whenever you need to pay for school fees.
Save early and regularly.
Education is an investment, and as with other investments, time will work on your side. One of the best child's education savings tips is to start saving as soon as the child is born. If this is not possible, the best time to save for higher education is now. At the beginning, you can set aside even a small amount, as long as you can do it on a regular basis. Over time, you can increase the amount to cover inflation rates.
Make your money work for you.
Building up your savings in a bank account is good, but to it's never too early to visit a financial planner for advice about your goals, and if certain investment products are right for your situation. In the long run, you can get higher returns that you can spend for your children's higher education. Consider getting financial advice from a professional to better understand the gains and risks involved.
These are just some of the ways to save for higher education. Bear in mind that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. It's all about your kids' future so it wouldn't hurt to spend some time in looking at your options and see which will work best for your situation.
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|Joe Walsh
So What
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Japanese only SHM paper sleeve pressing. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music J... more »
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Japanese only SHM paper sleeve pressing. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players.
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2006 Universal Japan Import
D. Allen | McKinney Texas | 05/26/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I just wanted to give the heads-up to anyone considering buying the 2006 Universal Japan version of So What thinking it might be a sonic upgrade from the present US version. It's not. In fact, it is identical to my 1993 MCA CD. I read the review of the 2004 Universal Japan mini-LP issue and figured if it was remastered, as the author claimed, the newer replacement for that now discontinued version would be the same master. All I can tell you is that I wasted my money."
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S. A. Blake | Arizona | 01/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have several Joe Walsh CDs. This is the best one so far. The sound is great and I can hear the words of the songs better on this one and any of the others."
"...Open My Eyes Again..."
Mark Barry at Reckless Records, Lon | UK | 10/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"*** "So What" by JOE WALSH (December 1974 LP) - THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE APRIL 2009 JAPAN-ONLY "SHM" CD REISSUE ****
There are now 2 variants of this Japanese CD and I'd like to clear up what's what...
On the 21st of October 2004, Joe Walsh's first three solo LPs were finally reissued in remastered CD form, but only in Japan. "Barnstorm" (his 1972 debut) on Universal UICY-9477, "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" (1973) on UICY-9478 and "So What" on UICY-9479.
In detailed mini-LP repro sleeves (complete with hard-card gatefolds for the first two and "So What"'s embossed inner sleeve) they were 24-bit remastered by HITOSHI TAKIGUCHI in Universal's Mastering Studios. Not surprisingly, they sold out almost immediately and across the next few fears (with no equivalent domestic releases), they quickly became very expensive collector's items. Someone in Japan seems to have noticed this because they've reissued them again this year - but now on the new "SHM-CD" format (Super High Materials).
The new 22 April 2009 SUPER HIGH MATERIALS CDs are "Barnstorm" on Universal UICY-94062, "The Smoker You Get..." on UICY-94063 and "So What" on UICY-94064. There's also an additional title not in the original list - his 4th album - the 1976 live set "You Can't Always Argue With A Sick Mind" which is on UICY-94065 (with 2009 Remastering and Card Outer/Inner Sleeves). The 2009 repro artwork (including lyric booklets) is exactly the same as the 2004 issues - as is the mastering - the ONLY difference is that the 2009 disc itself is a higher spec SHM-CD. But what does this mean?
The blurb surrounding SHM tells us that the manufacturing process is of the very highest quality and therefore in playback this somehow allows more nuances of the music to come out. Remember - SHM is NOT a new format that requires an encoded specialist player - it's just a better form of CD - and it therefore plays on ALL players. So is "So What" any better on this new format - the infuriating answer is yes and no...
I thought the 2004 remasters were very good - not exactly blistering - but far better than what we'd had before. Now - on this SHM issue - I 'can' hear bass and drum parts more - particularly on "Help Me Through The Night" (lyrics above) and "County Fair" - they're far better. "Turn To Stone" has more muscle in it too, which is fabulous news. The synths on the Maurice Ravel excerpt "Pavane Of The Sleeping Beauty" are razor-sharp too. But the rocking "Time Out" and the Don Henley penned "Falling Down" however, sound pretty much the same to me.
If I was to sum up the good points of this SHM release, it would be that like a quality DVD or a great BLU RAY player - it holds the picture better - steadier - and that's what this new CD format does. Somehow, it does sound clearer and more defined on many of the tracks. The bad news is that you'd be hard pressed to spot any difference on some of the others. If anything - on "Welcome To The Club" and the messily recorded but lovely album-closer "Song For Emma" - the hiss levels are amplified and not lessened. Such a shame, because in my opinion, it does get in the way of enjoying this beautiful song.
I would have to admit that a person's judgement can easily be coloured. After 35 years of listening to this album that I love so much, I'm consciously aware of 'wanting' to hear stuff on a rather pricey little import I've shelled out cash on - I am. But my honest appraisal is that it does sound better. Unfortunately, for a rabid nutjob fan like me (and I bet the buggers who make these things know this), if it sounds in 'any' way better - I'm going to have to own it. All I really need to do is to devise a way to hide the bills from 'she-who-must-be-obeyed'!
Summing up - sure it would have been so much better for fans if Universal had given all of them new 2009 full-on remasters AND issued them on this excellent new format. But as it stands, I'd still say that the 2004 remaster on this reissued 2009 SHM-CD format is worth the purchase...
I'm off to stroke the embossed inner sleeve again - and concede that I may need to get out more..."


text: Eli's Farm Stand and Fresh Market is back! Join us Thursdays from 7am-1pm, from June 15th -August 24th. Enjoy a special Grand Opening event on June 15th including a free continental breakfast from 8-10am, live music and lunch on the grill. Shop early and receive a free raffle ticket for our 10am drawing of Eli's Best-of-Market basket. Eli's Farm Stand and Fresh Market will feature local fruit and produce from Nichol's Farm, hand crafted jewelry, fresh honey, artisan soap and more


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These pesticides are rampant and could affect more than just the birds and the bees.
When plants and seeds are treated with these strong chemicals, they make the entire plant toxic, including pollen and nectar, both of which are an important food source for insects and birds (think of tiny, fast-metabolism hummingbirds). And neonicotinoid treatment isn't just subjected to agricultural plants, they're also found in the kinds of plants you might pick up at the local nursery for your garden.
Where have we seen the greatest detriment to living organisms? Well, just think of the massive bee die-offs that have plagued several areas in the recent past. These important pollinators, while not targeted by applicators of these pesticides, have nonetheless seen unsettling declines. Despite this, the pesticides are continued to be used in our country, while the United Nations have already banned them.
It doesn't seem like the U.S. will do much about neonics in the near future thanks to some riled up agriculturalists and big corporations who only see the benefits of these harsh chemicals. Nonetheless, the issue has arisen on the hill, President Obama has issued a task force with the EPA to look into what detrimental effects these chemicals have on the environment. If determined as too high a risk, that would mean the 90% of all corn crops in the U.S. treated with these pesticides will have to find a safer alternative.
What we hope is that research into neonics will undeniably prove these chemicals to be bad for living species and the environment. Furthermore, neonics are known to enter the environment; they don't stay where they're applied. Perhaps if we can trace the chemicals in our water systems, the issue may become more urgent. If we don't care enough to make a difference because wildlife and the environment are impacted, we might when humans are affected. Who knows. But however it may happen, the sooner these pesticides are banned, the better.


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At the close of business on Friday 22 December 2017:
The Company's NAV per ordinary share, valued on a bid price basis with Debt at Par, was
- excluding income, 792.6p
- including income, 796.3p
The Company's NAV per ordinary share, valued on a bid price basis with Debt at Fair Value, was
- excluding income, 786.7p
- including income, 790.4p
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Net Asset Values are calculated in accordance with published accounting policies and AIC guidelines.
The fair value of the Company's fixed loan notes is calculated by reference to a benchmark gilt.
The dividend of 3.29p, due to be paid on 2 January 2018, has been deducted from each of the 'including income' figures cited above as from 7 December 2017, being the date upon which the Company's shares went ex-dividend.
This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
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Roscoe Arbuckle; Gilbert M Anderson; Charles Rogers; James W Horne; John Bunny; Flora Finch; Mabel Normand; Stan Laurel; Oliver Hardy; Freeman F Gosden; Charles J Correll; Duke Ellington; Bert Wheeler; Robert Woolsey; Groucho Marx; Harpo Marx; Chico Marx; Zeppo Marx; Gummo Marx; Ole Olsen; Chic Johnson; Bela Lugosi; Lionel Atwill; Bobby Clark; Paul McCullough; Jerome Lester Howard; Moe Howard; Larry Fine; Shemp Howard; Bud Abbott; Lou Costello; Joe Besser; Hillary Brooke; Dean Martin; Jerry Lewis; Polly Bergen; Victor Herbert; Passport International Entertainment, LLC.; Passport Video.; Marx Brothers.; Ritz Brothers.; Three Stooges (Comedy team)
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March of the wooden soldiers based on the operetta Babes in Toyland by Victor Herbert.
A cure for pokeritis originally released as a comedy short in 1912 ; Fatty and Mabel adrift originally released as a comedy short in 1916 ; The lucky dog originally released as a comedy short in 1921 ; March of the wooden soldiers originally released as a motion picture in 1934 ; Check and double check originally released as a motion picture in 1930 ; Half shot at sunrise originally released as a motion picture in 1930 ; House that shadows built originally released as a motion picture in 1931 ; All over town originally released as a motion picture in 1937 ; The gorilla originally released as a comedy short in 1939 ; Odor in the court originally released as a comedy short in 1934 ; Disorder in the court originally released as a comedy short in 1936 ; Brideless groom originally released as a comedy short in 1947 ; Sing a song of six pants originally released as a comedy short in 1947 ; Malice in the palace originally released as a comedy short in 1949 ; Africa screams originally released as a motion picture in 1949 ; At war with the Army originally released as a motion picture in 1950.
|A cure for pokeritis: John Bunny, Flora Finch.
Fatty and Mabel adrift: Fatty Arbuckle, Mabel Normand.
The lucky dog, March of the wooden soldiers: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy.
Check and double check: Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll (Amos & Andy), Duke Ellington.
Half shot at sunrise: Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey.
House that shadows built, Inside The Marx Brothers: Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo Marx (The Marx Brothers).
All over town: Olsen & Johnson.
The gorilla: Harry, Al and Jimmy Ritz (The Ritz Brothers), Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill.
Odor in the court: Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough.
Disorder in the court: Curly, Moe and Larry (The Three Stooges).
Brideless groom: Moe, Larry and Shemp (The Three Stooges).
Sing a song of six pants, : Larry, Moe and Shemp (The Three Stooges).
Malice in the palace: Shemp, Larry and Moe (The Three Stooges).
Africa screams: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Joe Besser, Shemp Howard, Hillary Brooke.
At war with the Army: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen.
|A cure for pokeritis was added to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2011.
|5 videodiscs (approximately 761 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
|DVD, all regions, full screen (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., NTSC.
|Disc 1: A cure for pokeritis --
Fatty and Mabel adrift / written and directed by Fatty Arbuckle --
The lucky dog / produced by Broncho Billy Anderson --
March of the wooden soldiers / director, Charles Rogers. Disc 2: Check and double check --
Half shot at sunrise --
Disc 3: House that shadows built --
Inside The Marx Brothers --
All over town / directed by James Horne. Disc 4: The gorilla --
Odor in the court --
Disorder in the court --
Brideless groom --
Sing a song of six pants --
Malice in the palace. Disc 5: Africa screams --
At war with the Army.
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|Cure for pokeritis.
Fatty and Mabel adrift.
Lucky dog.
March of the wooden soldiers.
Check and double check.
Half shot at sunrise.
House that shadows built.
Inside The Marx Brothers.
All over town.
Odor in the court.
Disorder in the court.
Brideless groom.
Sing a song of six pants.
Malice in the palace.
Africa screams.
At war with the Army.
Classic comedy teams
|Passport International Entertainment, LLC.
Fatty and Mabel adrift: A couple of newlyweds awaken to find that the bad guys have separated their beachfront house from its very foundation and they are now floating out to sea.
The lucky dog: This silent short marks the very first onscreen appearance of Laurel & Hardy. Stan is an impoverished dog owner and Ollie is the thug who tries to rob him.
March of the wooden soldiers: Laurel and Hardy are Stannie-Dum and Ollie-Dee, who try to save Toyland from the evil clutches of Barnaby.
Check and double check: This comedy feature reprises the Amos 'n' Andy radio roles in blackface about two enterprising pals who try to make a success of their fledgling taxi company.
Half shot at sunrise: Two hapless doughboys go AWOL in Paris during World War I and don various disguises in order to avoid capture.
House that shadows built: This sequence from a special film marking Paramount's 20th anniversary stars Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo Marx as persistent (and peculiar) performers who try to impress a talent agent with their various "skills."
Inside The Marx Brothers: A funny and fascinating look at the lives of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo Marx, featuring classic clips from Marx Brothers films, plus news-reels, TV clips, home movies, and interviews with Groucho, Chico, Groucho's son, Arthur, and "Room service" co-star, Ann Miller. Rarer still are scenes from Harpo's 1925 silent film "Too many kisses" and an actual sound clip of Harpo's voice.
All over town: Two nutty vaudevillians want to put on a show in a theatre that's supposed to be cursed and wind up involved in a backstage murder.
The gorilla: The Ritz Brothers try and catch a killer.
Odor in the court: This short has Clark & McCullough playing lawyers who make a mockery of the California court system.
Disorder in the court: The Stooges wreak havoc at the murder trial of an exotic dancer.
Brideless groom: Moe and Larry try to help Shemp get married before 6:00 so he can inherit a fortune.
Sing a song of six pants: Larry, Moe and Shemp are tailors who try to take a bank robber to the cleaners.
Malice in the palace: Shemp, Larry and Moe are cooks at a restaurant in the Middle East, where they try to track down the stolen Rootin Tootin Diamond.
Africa screams: Abbott & Costello set out to find diamonds in Africa, but run into lions, gorillas, cannibals--and two Stooges--instead.
At war with the Army: This was the first film designed specifically as a Martin & Lewis starring vehicle, with Dean and Jerry as a couple of song-and-dance men who join the Army and cause all sorts of mayhem along the way.
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- Every student in Arts & Sciences is assigned a faculty advisor and advising dean. Take advantage of the resources around you! If you're unsure about what classes to enroll in or have a tentative schedule that you'd like someone to look over, schedule an appointment with your advising dean or contact your faculty advisor (available on Student Center under "program advisor").
- Every first-year student is also assigned a peer advisor. Your upperclassmen peer advisors have valuable advice and want to help you! They understand that pre-enrollment is stressful and have learned a lot from experience. Don't be afraid to reach out!
- Begin exploring two to three majors that interest you, and continue taking courses that you enjoy. Don't feel pressured to enroll in classes just to fulfill distributional requirements. As a freshman, you have the liberty to choose classes that fascinate you.
- Complete your required first year writing seminars! Offerings will be viewable starting Monday, November 9. The ballot submission will open Wednesday, November 11, starting at 9am, and end Tuesday, November 17, at 11:50pm.
- Start thinking about what language you'd like to take, especially if you are planning on studying abroad. You have the option to continue a language you took in high school or start a new language! More details on the foreign language requirement here.
- As a sophomore, you should have one or two majors in mind – now is the time to start narrowing your choices down. Many will more or less have decided on a major. If you're still unsure, take this opportunity to reflect on how the semester has gone and how your interests have developed. If you're taking classes in different departments, try making connections between those classes. Are there any common themes?
- Meet with your faculty advisor or advising dean. They can make sure that you have the classes you need for your intended major, or help you make progress towards selecting one.
- Keep in mind that two-thirds of your coursework will be outside your major. Use this worksheet to keep track of the Arts and Sciences degree requirements, and monitor your progress on your DUST report.
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Free on-street parking in run-up to Christmas in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn
Shoppers in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry city centres will be able to use free on-street parking in the run-up to Christmas.
There will be no charges from 16:30 GMT Monday to Friday and all day Saturday from 5 December until Christmas Eve.
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said it was the first time the scheme had been extended beyond Belfast.
The cities are the only three in Northern Ireland to charge for on-street parking.
"I hope this is a decision that will be welcomed by the three cities where drivers pay for on-street parking all year round," he said.
"No other towns in Northern Ireland have on-street paid parking and I hope this will provide these city centres with a boost for the Christmas period."
Mr Kennedy added: "Parking enforcement and charged parking is an effective method of controlling traffic in city centres and parking enforcement staff will closely monitor the scheme to ensure it is not counter-productive to traffic flow."
The scheme will cover all on-street pay and display bays in Lisburn and Newry and an area of Belfast city centre, bounded by Chichester Street and Wellington Place to the north, Upper Queen Street and Brunswick Street to the west, Victoria Street, May Street and Alfred Street to the east and Ormeau Avenue to the south.
The pay and display machines located in the streets that are included in the scheme will have notices indicating that enforcement will stop in these streets Monday to Friday at 16:30 GMT and all day Saturday.
The Department of Regional Development said drivers should be aware that the machines will still accept payment during non-enforcement times and no refunds will be given.
Earlier this year, the minister announced he would not proceed with plans to roll out on-street parking charges to 30 towns and cities across Northern Ireland.


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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Why Conservatives Should Support Gay Marriage
In Arkansas or Mississippi or Texas, it might take decades, if ever, for people to accept the idea of gay marriage. But why should anyone stand in the way of New York, especially since it accomplished this result through the legislative process and not through the courts? To oppose the popular will in any state in favor of a traditional moral code seems futile. A more difficult question arises when a couple that is married in New York (or Massachusetts or Iowa or a couple of other states) decides to move to Mississippi or Arkansas or Texas, where gay marriage might be frowned upon. We might compare that situation to the days when a number of states banned miscegenation, but were asked to recognize the marriages of mixed race couples who had moved from other states where such marriages were allowed. In those situations, the legal and constitutional arguments that would require recognition of such marriages seem overwhelming.
The thing that might push change even faster, and could be of some concern to conservatives, and even to gay marriage proponents who are worried about public acceptance of equal rights, would be federal courts' recognition of marriage equality under the 14th Amendment, which would force all states to change their laws. Then we might have a situation similar to when the Brown decision was announced in 1954, or when the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, or when Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973. When the federal courts or Congress enforce civil rights, that does not necessarily end the debate. In the case of abortion, the debate is still going on almost 40 years later. To the extent that acceptance of gay marriage may be inevitable, and the likelihood of finding gay marriage to be a protected constitutional right becoming stronger, conservatives should be pleased to see it happen in a state-by-state, gradual way.
Politically, there are also good reasons why conservatives would want to support the rights of states to determine their own marriage laws, even if they want to remain non-committal on whether they personally favor gay marriage or not. That way they avoid offending voters no matter what their moral views on the subject. And they stay true to the principles of supporting federalism and democracy. Politically speaking, one would also think it advantageous to conservatives to encourage gays to form traditional family relationships, which might even make it more likely that some of them would vote Republican.
That brings the discussion to where the President should stand on this issue. As long as the issue of gay marriage is primarily a state law issue, it seems appropriate for the President to respect the rights of state voters regardless of which way they decide. But it should also be clear that President Obama, who has already done more for gay rights than any president in history, is leading toward acceptance of full equality for same-sex couples, and fully supports the movement that has led to New York becoming the largest state so far to recognize gay marriage. In response to what happened in New York specifically, a White House spokesman is quoted today as saying: "The states should determine for themselves how best to uphold the rights of their own citizens. The process in New York worked just as it should." To the extent that gay marriage is a federal issue, the administration has moved strongly in favor of extending civil rights to same-sex couples. The Obama administration has already engineered the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, and is no longer defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act.
We are headed for a showdown in the Supreme Court, but given the Court's conservative majority, no one can be sure the Court would find a federal constitutional right to same-sex marriage. In the meantime, conservatives should follow the President's lead, or even get out in front of him on this issue, and support the process that has led to New York State recognizing the right of same-sex couples to marry. It's the smart move philosophically, legally, morally, and politically.
And if all those arguments are not good enough, here's Mark Grisanti, a courageous upstate Republican legislator giving his rationale for voting in favor of same-sex marriage in New York.
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If gays want to enjoy a 50% divorce rate like straights I say more power to them!ReplyDelete
"Why Conservatives Should Support Gay Marriage".ReplyDelete
Why didn't your article begin with the premise that "we should all support gay marriage"?
Not all the left supports gay marriage and not all the right opposes gay marriage.
C'mon Joe, this basic.
Sorry you're disturbed by my slant Kevin. I suppose I could write another post on why liberals should support gay marriage, but honestly, I'm not sure what I would write in such a post. Maybe just "duh."ReplyDelete
What I would actually want to say to liberals is to get off Obama's case about gay marriage. He has to be president of the whole country. (I think I did try to make that point in my Dan Preiffer post.)
But anyway, Kevin, you should know from reading my blog, that I'm not as interested in policy questions as I am in process questions. So I try to stay away from subjects like, why we should all support _____________. (whatever issue it is) I'm more interested in how we can all get along, or why we should all support democracy, or why we should all support freedom, or why we should all support peace.
In your own words you want to get liberals "off Obama's case about gay marriage". You make my point for me.ReplyDelete
<< I'm more interested in how we can all get along, or why we should all support democracy, or why we should all support freedom, or why we should all support peace. >>
Ha! I whole heartedly agree with that statement which is why I posted!
It's a sign of progress. 10 years ago, one would have wondered if this would ever become legal in NYC.ReplyDelete
I completely agree, it is a sign of progress all the way around. With a majority the GOP could have blocked the bill from even going to the floor. In NY the (D) and (R) did the right thing.ReplyDelete


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I understand that Congressman Henry Hyde has sent the following letter to Senator Richard Durbin:
I read with some interest comments attributed to you in news reports detailing your Monday meeting with the President's Supreme Court nominee, Judge John G. Roberts, Jr.
While we may disagree on various domestic and international issues, we have also found common ground over the years on numerous matters of importance to all Americans. As Catholics, we certainly share a common experience, including the awful legacy of anti-Catholic bigotry that permeated American politics well into the 20th Century.
"Irish Need Not Apply" signs were common in the storefront windows of Chicago's neighborhoods until a few years ago, a bias driven largely by the Catholic faith shared by most Irish-Americans. I want to believe that you do not wish to turn back the clock to that ugly period of our history, and that's why these comments attributed to you concern me.
No one of our faith — or that of any other denomination or religion — should be excluded from public office for his or her religious values. Article VI of the U.S. Constitution unequivocally prohibits such a litmus test: "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office of public trust under the United States."
"Practicing Catholics need not apply" cannot become a rallying cry of modern day religious bigots who would seek to drive from the public square all federal office candidates of faith. I hope that your question to Judge Roberts, if accurately reported, does not constitute an opening salvo in a process in which the candidate's faith will constitute sufficient justification for denying him a speedy confirmation.


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Thank You Island Timberlands
"We always listen and, sometimes, we react in a way that might be considered favourable," she [Island Timberlands spokeswoman Morgan Kennah] said.
Island Timberlands has backed away from plans to log the fringe of trees along the Hump near Port Alberni.
"We considered our plans over the weekend and now we are putting a temporary suspension on the harvest of the buffer along the highway," Island Timberlands spokeswoman Morgan Kennah said in an interview Monday.
"We are still planning to harvest it in the future, but probably after we have replanted the harvested area behind and given it time to grow."
That is likely to take several years, Kennah said.
The one caveat is that, if trees in the buffer pose a blowdown threat on the highway, they will be removed, she said.
The company has already logged most of the area behind the 40-hectare buffer, so that if the remaining trees were removed, drivers heading to Port Alberni or the Tofino-Ucluelet area would be looking at a large clearcut.
The logging plans, resulting in the denuding of about 800 metres beside the highway, sparked outrage in the community and a vigil was planned for Monday evening, when logging was scheduled to start.
Opponents said views along the hilly section of Highway 4, known as the Hump, would be destroyed and could affect Port Alberni's efforts to become an eco-tourism centre.
Others were concerned about evening road closures of 15 minutes at a time, from Jan. 21 to Feb. 8. Highway 4 is the major road access to the Alberni Valley.
Island Timberlands was given permission by the Highways Ministry to close the road so logging could be conducted safely.
Public concerns about the inconvenience of the traffic interruptions and the visual aspect of the cutting brought about the change of plans, Kennah said.
"We always listen and, sometimes, we react in a way that might be considered favourable," she said. "This is one where we have heard lots of concern and we can be flexible on it."
Alberni Valley resident Chris Alemany, organizer of Monday's Witness the Hump Clearcut event, was startled by the change of heart.
"Wow. That's great news. That's amazing," he said. "Maybe they saw just too much opposition. I think people were pretty upset about it."
Alberni-Pacific Rim NDP MLA Scott Fraser, who had reacted in horror to the potential destruction of the viewscape in a tourist corridor, said public opinion appears to be forcing Island Timberlands into making some community-friendly decisions.
"That's good news. It's an important step for the company to take, given the public reaction on this issue," he said. "A reprieve is better than nothing."
Last week Island Timberlands said it is reconsidering logging plans at nearby McLaughlin Ridge because of community concerns about critical habitat for wintering deer and effects on the community watershed.
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I had to go back to the neurologist today so they could see if there is any nerve damage in my hands and feet. I passed the time while waiting for my test by observing the office. It is rather, well, laid back, I guess would be the term. They leave the door between the waiting room and the exam area open. The doctor wanders around asking the staff why there isn't any foam on his cappuccino. The receptionist eats breakfast at the front desk, while asking the gentleman waiting what his name is for the third time.
It is super classy.
When it was finally my turn, the receptionist invited me back to the exam room and gave me a lovely paper gown to wear. Then the doctor came in, fumbled around with the machine, mumbled to himself, walked back out into the hallway, came back in, more fumbling and mumbling.
Then he proceeded to shock the crap out of me. Literally. He stuck things on my hands and one of my feet and then shocked me with this thing that looked like the heating element on my mom's old electric skillet. I burned myself on that thing once. It hurt. A LOT. This was less fun, mostly because I kept getting zapped over and over again. I can see how electro-shock makes a good torture method. I was ready to tell anything.
"36-22-36!" I yelled.
"What's that?" he said.
"My middle school locker combination? I thought you were trying to get information from me..."
He just mumbled.
Mild carpal tunnel syndrome was the diagnosis for my hands. No answer as to why my feet are numb and/or tingly. My regular doctor's original diagnosis was anxiety, so without a full diagnosis of all the symptoms, I guess this gives her free license to go ahead and stamp my chart "CRAZY!" KA-CHUNK!
But my question is this: am I really required to accept the opinion of a doctor whose office machinery looks like this?
Right there, next to the latex glove and that sterile looking tube thingy - yes. That is a piece of popcorn.
Popcorn. Now I am a major fan of popcorn, but...
POPCORN?! What, did he get hungry while shocking me? All that hard work made him need a little nosh? Call me crazy (see above), but it seems a bit unprofessional to me that there would be food on your medical equipment. Seriously, how did that get there? Did they project a movie on the eye chart during the previous day's lunch? When the doctor saw it, as he must have, why didn't he GET RID OF IT? And if he didn't see it, what does that say about his, I don't know, eyesight? How do I know he read the machine right if he can't see well enough to catch that piece of popcorn?
And if my numbness is because of anxiety, why didn't my entire body go numb with horror at the very moment I found that piece of popcorn? ANSWER ME THAT, DOCTOR.


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Interesting piece in the ADN covering a project I'd heard about from a couple people, and saw recently came into more public light. It covers the radio "Cash for Tlingits" incident.
Julia O'Malley's piece in ADN.
Race is not a warm 'n' fuzzy topic at best in Anchorage, and ammunition for even more hurt and anger at worst. If things like this can happen, it does make me a little more hopeful for future taks, though.


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My Fiance was suppose to have lost his job on Friday and I have been very emotional about it. Since we are planning this wedding, you kinda need money lol But anywho a co worker of his that was moving on ( there were 8 moving to a different building , they had to down size) she decided to give up her spot for him. She was only going to stay another 1 month due to her being in school and her school schedule changing. So my Fiance got to keep his job he found out 1 hr before leaving for good! On top of that he get a $5.00 raise 🙂 God is good! Sorry had to share my excitement 🙂


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In Coweta County, some folks have postage stamps showing a small bowl with a flame.
Those stamps celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival, and the stamp is the first U.S. Postal Service issue honoring a Hindu holy day. Indian Americans have been advocating for the stamp for 15 years, and it follows stamps that celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr and Kwanzaa.
The Diwali stamp was released at a first-day ceremony hosted by the Indian Consulate on Oct. 5 in New York City. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a leading figure advocating for the stamp, held a celebratory event marking the occasion.
In December, Divya Chadha received some of the Diwali stamps from relatives in Coweta County. Chadha, who now lives in Bangalore, India, is originally from Delhi, the national capital. She was excited to hear about the U.S. stamp and to have a few to hold in her hand.
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights and a major Hindu festival, has particular resonance for Chadha and her family. Both my brother and I left home for further studies and professional careers in our early 20s, and it's been over eight years that we have been away from home, she said.
Diwali has always been that one time of the year when no matter where we are, which city/country we reside in, no matter how busy lives are we go back home and celebrate the festival with our parents, she said.
Now that she and her brother have both married, Diwali holds more promise for a time of family, faith and celebration. The tradition continues, and it's the most beautiful feeling of the year that we all look forward to, she said.
Diwali can be an antidote to the business of modern life. The holiday makes people focus on those little joys of celebration, togetherness, and family, Chadha said. As the saying goes, 'What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?'
The stamp design is a photograph featuring a traditional diya oil lamp lit and sitting on a sparkling gold background. Diya lamps are usually made from clay with cotton wicks dipped in a clarified butter known as ghee or in vegetable oils.
Also known as Deepavali, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Spanning five days each autumn, it is considered by some to be the start of the new year.
On the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the eve of, or on, the new moon that occurs between mid-October and mid-November. In 2016, the main day of the festival was celebrated Oct. 29 for South Indians and Oct. 30 for North Indians.
Diwali is a shortened version of the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which roughly translates as a necklace of lights. During Diwali, the flickering oil-wick diyas sprinkle the homes of observers around the world.
Before the festival, many Hindus traditionally go shopping, clean their homes, open their doors and windows, create intricate rangoli a vibrant floor pattern traditionally made from materials such as rice powder, colored sand and flower petals and light diyas with hopes that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, will visit.
In some regions of India, people play games, just as Hindu lore says that the god Shiva did. On the festive main day of the holiday, families pray for Lakshmi, dress up in their best clothes, enjoy lavish feasts and sweets, exchange gifts and light fireworks.
Diwali also is celebrated as a major holiday by followers of the Jain and Sikh faiths.
Sally Andersen-Bruce of New Milford, Conn., photographed the diya. Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, Va., designed the stamp and William J. Gicker of Washington, D.C., was the projects art director.
Nearly a billion people around the world celebrate this Festival of Lights, including two million right here in the U.S., and this stamp represents the hard work and achievements of all Indian Americans, said U.S. Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) in a statement.
Dr. Shailendra Kumar, an Indian-American physician based in Maryland, played an early role in initiating this cause in 2001. In 2007, Congress officially recognized Diwalis significance, and in 2009, Pres. Barack Obama lit a diya at the White House.
Activists Ravi and Ranju Batra in 2013 succeeded in gathering more than 400,000 online signatures calling for the stamp. Two years later, Senate India Caucus co-chairs Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced Senate Resolution 113, calling for the Diwali stamp.
Elements of all major religions find expression here and it is indeed momentous that finally Diwali too, which is part of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, has been recognized and commemorated by the USPS, said Sanjay Puri, chairman of the U.S. India Political Action Committee.
Chadha said she also sees issuance of the stamp as an affirmation.
A lot of people in India believe that western culture is very different from the Indian culture and that someone from that part of the world would probably not understand the nuances of Indian culture. However, the Diwali stamp proved that to be a myth, she said.
The fact that the country took pride in launching an intricately designed stamp of another nation's largest festival displayed a great sense of humanity, she said. We are all the same irrespective of where we live, who we pray to, what we eat, what language we speak. We are humans built out of emotions, and those remain the same across the globe.
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Union Parish, Louisiana – A 28-year-old cowboy from Downsville, LA was arrested and booked into jail over the weekend after going on a rampage at the D'Arbonne Range Riders Rodeo Arena. Cody Tipton was arrested for felony animal abuse and terrorizing along with misdemeanor aggravated assault, simply battery, simple assault and two counts of disturbing the peace. He is still in jail with no bond set.
Witness' report that Cody Tipton started the attack by riding his horse aggressively in circles around a 3-year-old child, riding within 5′ of the child, until someone grabbed the child and carried it to safety. Tipton then turned his anger towards his horse, and kicked in very hard in the stomach and punched it in the face. Tipton then rode his horse under the bleachers, where horses are prohibited, towards 3 children. One of the father's told Tipton that horses are not allowed under the bleachers, and Tipton began yelling profanities at the father and threatened to kill him. Tipton tried to run the father over with his horse, but as the father stepped aside, he jumped off his horse onto the father. The father fought back in self-defense, and managed to knock Tipton to the ground with a single punch. Tipton then began pulling the father down to the ground, while the father kicked him repeatedly in the head. After a few blows, Tipton dragged the father to the ground.
Bystanders managed to pull Tipton and the father apart, but Tipton's rage continued unabated towards his horse, and he began punching it in the face again. A woman told him to stop, and he charged her, fists clenched, but her adult son stepped in between and felled Tipton with a single punch.
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Address: 2724 Erie Boulevard E, Syracuse, NY
Neighborhood: Salt Springs (Erie Boulevard East)
Website: www.erawan-inc.com/home.html
Menu: View Menu
Cuisine: Thai
Alcohol: Beer & Wine
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Parking: Private lot
Accepts credit cards: Yes
I pulled into Erawan on Erie Boulevard on a Tuesday evening. Parking is available in front of the building and in a private lot in back. Inside the restaurant, you'll find tables and friendly servers ready to seat you. The decor of Erawan is a little under par, in my opinion. My guess is they haven't changed the look of this place in quite some time, as it looks a little drab and dark. But sometimes you don't need to change things like that if you serve great food. And Erawan definitely proved that point.
The order...
Singha: $3.85
Paw Peea Sod: $1.49
Panang Gai: $10.99
Total cost with tax and tip: $19.47
Paw Peea Sod (Spring Roll: Fresh rice paper roll stuffed with pork, shrimp, lettuce and coriander, accompanied with dipping sauce)
Fairly simple ingredients, but all fresh and served cold. The rice paper was very chewy and the dipping sauce, which I'm guessing was some mixture of rice wine vinegar, sugar, ginger, and topped with peanuts, was tasty - almost like a sweet and sour sauce but thin and tangy.
Panang Gai (Chicken in a red curry paste, coconut milk, green peas, lime leaves, and sweet basil leaves)
They do spiciness on request here. I asked for "medium" and boy am I glad I did. This was soooo good. Just the right amount of heat with perfectly cooked chicken and peas in a hot and sweet sauce with curry and coconut milk. I really could have eaten the entire thing, but thought I should conserve some for tomorrow's lunch. My experience with Thai cuisine is somewhat limited, but this was the best Thai dish that I've ever had. So good.
I also loved the serving dishes, especially for the rice. Very unique.
Things of note...
- Erawan has gift certificates and does take-out as well. Call for details.
It's really hard to rip on Erawan about anything. The service was friendly and the food was excellent. The only thing that's lacking is the interior of the restaurant, but that really doesn't matter when you serve such a flawless meal.
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Mel Heap, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Registered MBACP
The Practice Rooms
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About me
Are you anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, struggling to function? Are you generally fed up and low, perhaps without really knowing why? I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering weekly one to one sessions with adults, at my practice in central Bath.
Asking for help like this can be such a difficult step, especially when faced with so many choices. With very limited resources available through the NHS, how do you know what is right for you or who to trust, especially when you feel vulnerable?
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). I am included on the first accredited psychological therapist's register set up by the Department of Health and administered by an independent body, accountable to Parliament. This means that I meet the rigorous, professional standards expected by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
I have many years of experience and having worked as the Senior Counsellor for a reputable Counselling Agency in Frome and Bristol, I have worked with a wide range of difficulties and symptoms. In addition to working extensively with depression, anxiety and anger, particular areas of interest include:
- loss: of a loved one, relationship, job, identity, personal authority, hope, the life we had planned for ourselves etc.
- people who have experienced absent parents as a child or adult - be it through divorce, depression, alcoholism or other illness, abandonment, neglect or death.
- students and young people from age 16+: struggling with studies, relationships and living away from home.
- infertility and miscarriage: I offer supportive therapy or implications counselling for those undergoing tests or treatment such as IUI, IVF,ICSI, embryo adoption, egg or sperm donation, adoption, as well as support for those moving on after treatment.
- food issues and disordered eating: comfort eating, bingeing, not eating, yo-yo dieting etc.
While sometimes the cause of pain seems clear, often, this is not the case and you may not understand why you feel the way you do, fearing judgement or being told that you have nothing to complain about, or thinking that you should be over something that has upset you by now.
Sometimes there are well meaning friends and family around who want to help, but it may feel like the level of difficulty is too great to talk with them as you need to. You may feel ashamed, embarrassed, fearful of burdening them or being misunderstood. Perhaps relationships with loved ones is complicated and despite their best efforts, talking with them can make things feel worse, causing things to escalate, especially if they are part of the problem. For some, there is simply no support available. In all cases, this can leave you feeling very isolated and alone.
I provide a safe, confidential, non judgemental, space for you to talk with me about whatever is troubling you. I work psychodynamically which means that I look carefully with you at your whole life experience. All of your thoughts, feelings and instincts are important and need to be heard and respected in order to gain insight and understanding. Sometimes there is a particular difficulty in the present that you need help with and want to focus on. However, often present difficulties have links with your childhood, with patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that are unconsciously repeating themselves, causing chaos in your life. These patterns may have been necessary at some point in your life, but can become outdated, unhelpful and even destructive.
I work alongside you and think with you about your current difficulties and where appropriate notice with you how these may link up with past events, as well as how these old dynamics may be unconsciously set up in the room with me. This allows space for a self awareness that enables you to bring about change and find new resources within yourself to move forward. While therapy at times can be a painful process, it is also an empowering one, giving you back control of your life and an ability to thrive rather than just survive.
So what happens next?
If any of this resonates with you, just send me an email or leave me an answer phone message, whatever you prefer. I will contact you within 24 hours to arrange an initial meeting. I am happy to call for a brief chat on the phone first, if that feels comfortable.
At the initial appointment we will have 50 minutes to talk and think about what is bothering you and explore whether psychotherapy feels right for you.
Once we have agreed to work together, we can decide on a convenient regular time to meet for ongoing weekly sessions at the same location. I usually work long term but can offer either short term or open ended sessions. This is something that we can discuss further when we meet in relation to your own particular needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have undertaken a 6 year advanced clinical training in Psychodnamic Counselling and Psychotherapy:
- Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (BPC and WPF accredited)
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.(BACP and WPF accredited)
- WPF Foundation in Psychodynamic Counselling
- CIPD Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Leadership, UWE, Bristol
- Senior Psychodynamic Counsellor, Intake Assessor and lead for all therapists and trainees working for Bristol based Psychodynamic Counselling Agency
- Psychotherapist for Psychodynamic Counselling Agency at various Frome locations.
- Psychotherapist in private practice, Bath.
- Personal Tutor for Diploma students at Frome based Counselling Agency.
- Counsellor for Student Counselling Service, Bath College.
- I am also experienced in Management, Human Resources, Finance and Contracts.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Infertility
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
Therapies offered
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Further information
I aim to reply to enquiries within 24 hours.
There is usually no waiting list.
I also accept referrals from GPs, health visitors, charities, midwives and employers.
I have full professional indemnity insurance.
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Age Before Beauty
Bella is eighteen years old and she is crushing on Edward, Alice's older brother. Edward's twenty-five and he's always noticed Bella Swan. Edward's the new doctor at the hospital, thanks to his father working there, and that only makes Bella become even more attracted to Alice's brother. Bella's kind of skittish about dating since she had a horrible breakup a year ago when she caught her ex in bed with another girl. Can Edward be the man that gives her life full of happiness and joy?
5. So, this is kind of like a date.
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"Bells, call me when you arrive in San Diego. I want to make sure you make it there," Charlie told me with a smile as he shook Edward's hand. "And it's good to have you home, Edward."
"I will, Dad," I told Charlie as I watched him leave and I looked up into Edward's green eyes, blushing just the slightest. "I guess we should go on to the house to meet your parents?"
"We could or we can get a bite to eat first?" Edward said with a smile as his stomach growled. "The plane ride home had terrible food. I'm hungry."
I smiled and I nodded my head as we walked out of the police station and headed to the lodge to get a bite to eat. I knew that would please Edward Cullen.
We were sitting in The Lodge, waiting for our waitress to bring our drinks, while we were looking over the menu. I couldn't help myself but to glance up at him. How could I not? Edward Cullen was the most attractive man that I had ever laid my eyes on. I wasn't even sure if I should, since I was still upset to the fact that Jacob had cheated on me. What sucked was that Jacob made it obvious that he wanted my body and only that. I had really thought that Jacob loved me, but he didn't. Maybe he had when we started dating, but it had been over for quite some time before it truly ended.
Before we came to The Lodge, I had changed into a more comfortable pair of light blue shorts that Alice had bought for me. They were very short, almost like Daisy Dukes, but they showed off my long legs, which Alice commented I should show more of. I had paired them with a pink peasant top that hung off my shoulders and a pair of white sandals.
I looked across the table at Edward, who set his menu down, and I set mine down, already knowing what it was that I wanted to eat. He just smiled at me and it literally made me want to move closer to the attractive Cullen. I still couldn't believe how Charlie acted with Edward. I had to ask Alice if she had something to do with that, though. Charlie never really liked boys and he usually scared them when he pulled his gun out of his hip holster.
I was about to say something when Edward's phone vibrated against the table and I watched him pick it up before he set it back down.
"So… it seems to me that everyone's left for San Diego already. You don't mind riding with me, do you?" he asked me as he flashed me the charming smile that always made me swoon. "Although, if you do mind, we can go ahead and get you some word searches or something to entertain-"
"No, no, that's all right," I told Edward with a smile as our waitress came back.
It honestly made me sick to my stomach as I watched the redheaded, busty waitress stick out her chest. She had even applied some makeup. In my opinion, it was way too much. She'd unbuttoned a button at the top of her blouse to give Edward a good look at her cleavage. God, what the hell was wrong with this girl? She looked too young for him, too. I then watched her set Edward's iced tea in front of him, along with my raspberry lemonade in front of me.
"Hello, have you decided what you want, Cutie?" she asked, flaunting herself at him, and it made me sick to my stomach.
"I know what I want," I said with a smile, earning a grin from Edward, and I licked my lips.
"I wasn't really talking to you," the waitress said, glaring at me before she smiled at Edward." What would you like, handsome?"
"Well, um, I wasn't talking to you, ma'am. I was actually looking at my boyfriend, who obviously has no interest in you," I said, earning a bigger grin from Edward's direction, and he glanced over at the waitress.
"Are you serious?" she asked in shock, her eyes looking away from me to Edward, who just smiled at me. "Are you really with her?"
"I don't think that is any of your business," Edward scoffed as he gave my hand a squeeze, flashing me a huge grin, and he placed his other hand on top of mine. "Besides, she's older than you. You're like fifteen or sixteen."
I smirked at the shocked look on her face and I was relieved when she left after we ordered our meals. As I slid my hand out of his, I felt my heart racing against my chest, and I glanced over to him. I had never felt such a connection with anyone – not even Jacob, and that scared me… a lot.
When she called me her boyfriend in front of that rather annoying, young waitress, I couldn't hide the grin from her. It was so strange how good it felt for her to call me that. Was it so wrong that I wanted to be her boyfriend, though? Of all the girls I had met over the years, it didn't even bother me. I knew that Lauren Mallory would have been pissed and that made my smile bigger.
"Did you know that you could get any girl want?" she laughed as she looked at me before glancing around the diner and then back to me.
"Eh, yeah, but I'm not just going to date anyone. The local girls here aren't what I am looking for," I told her with a nod as I took a sip of my iced tea. "And don't get me started on the girls from my school."
I growled low in my throat when I heard that whiney voice and I gave Bella an apologetic look in my eyes. I knew that Lauren had been infatuated with me since she transferred in her second year but I never gave in. I didn't like those 'easy' type of girls and that's the type of girl that Lauren was. I wanted a girl like… well, like Bella. She was so beautiful and I loved how she was so self-confident in how she looked.
What I really loved was what she was wearing. What guy wouldn't love to see Isabella Swan in that? Now, if only she could bend over, and give me a view of that nice a-
"Eddie, what are you doing here?" Lauren frowned as she approached the table with a few girls behind her and she looked at Bella. "Is this your sister?"
"Oh! You're Lauren Mallory?" Bella smirked as she crossed her arms over her chest. "Rosalie told me so much about you, Lauren, and well, I really don't like you."
'Oh hell yeah,' I thought to myself as I watched Lauren, hoping that she wouldn't retaliate.
"What the hell? You're here with my man. I should be so upset."
"Lauren, we're not together."
"Yeah, you're not with him, and I don't see your name across his forehead, Lauren. You should just scram. We're busy," Bella said to me as she slid her hand across the table, intertwining our fingers together.
"Edward, how could you-"
"Lauren, don't, it's obvious that he has no taste."
I looked behind Lauren to see Jessica Stanley and Angela Weber. I knew it wasn't Angela Weber because she actually was good friends with Bella from what Alice and Rosalie had told me.
"Will you two stop?"
Angela looked at them with a shake of her head. "You two are acting like you're in high school. Get over it. Edward would never be interested in either one of you, and honestly, I'm so glad because it shows that he isn't like the rest of the guys here in Forks."
I chuckled as I watched their mouths drop after Angela left them staring after her, wondering why she would say such a thing.
"Man, how did you tolerate attending college with her?"
I laughed as I shrugged my shoulders. "I stayed busy. I joined as many functions I could without being near her."
As our young waitress came to our table, placing our food in front of us, I smiled at her, watching her walk away. I had ordered myself some chicken tenders, a side order or green beans, macaroni and cheese, and wedges. Edward had ordered a steak, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a biscuit.
While the two of us began to eat our food, I smiled to myself, thinking of how today's events had gone. My father actually liked Edward. Maybe it was because he was Alice's brother, or it was actually possible that Alice had talked to my father about being nice. Then, Edward and I continued on pretending that we were dating to push away our waitress, along with Lauren Mallory. Although, I had a feeling that this was only the start for Lauren Mallory, and it was a good thing she was staying down here.
. . . . .
As we walked out of The Lodge, I saw Angela by Edward's car, and I instantly became concerned. Usually, she was more put together, but I noticed the tears in her eyes. Angela was usually strong-willed and I frowned. I came up beside her, placing a hand gently on her shoulder, while Edward watched me.
"Angela?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, and I looked over at her.
"Oh, um, I'm sorry," Angela frowned as she moved away slightly and she sighed. "Lauren and Jessica –"
"Don't worry about it. Those two aren't that important."
I then got a sudden idea, especially since Angela and I hadn't had any fun together in quite some time.
I then turned to Edward with a smile. "Hey Edward, do your parents care if we add one more guest?"
Edward smiled at me and he shook his head. "No." He then paused. "Hey, Angela, to cheer you up, how would you like to come along with us?"
"Where are you two going?" Angela asked with curiosity in her eyes as she looked between Edward and me. "I don't want to intrude in on your date with Edward."
"Date?" I smiled at her with a grin. "It was all an act. Edward and I aren't really dating. It's just… Lauren's nasty and Jessica's stuck up. We're going to San Diego. Edward's parents have this really huge beach house and it'll be fun. Besides, one of Edward's friends there is single…"
"Oh yeah, I haven't seen Ben in years!" Edward chuckled as he walked next to me, practically cornering Angela. "C'mon, it'll be fun. Why don't you get packed? Can you help her, Bella? I need to get some food since I don't plan on stopping on our sixteen hour drive."
"You guys are serious?" Angela asked in shock as she looked between Edward and me, the smiles on our faces never disappearing. "I really don't want to impose."
"Oh please, you're getting the chance to meet one of Edward's friends. You're coming. Besides, when was the last time you had a boyfriend?"
"Oh, um... that would be my freshman year in high school."
I nodded and then shook my head, laughing. "Yeah, c'mon… it will also give us some time to hang out."
In the end, I got Angela to agree, and before we all knew it, we were all in Edward's silver Volvo with all of our suitcases after I promised Angela's father that we would take wonderful care of his baby girl. All I knew was I was glad I wasn't stuck in a car with Edward alone. With my still mourning my relationship with Jacob, I would have freaked out.
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Caution: Indiscriminate texting can be Bad for Your Health
Texting risk #1 – Distracted driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA), texting is one of the leading crash-causing distractions, and 10 percent of all drivers under age 20 involved in deadly car crashes were distracted at the time of the crash.
Statistics show that engaging in "visual-manual subtasks" – texting for instance –creates a 300-percent increase in your risk of getting into a car crash.
So, make sure your kids know that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens – it might sober them to the risks of distracted driving.
Texting risk #2 – Distracted walkingWhile you are less likely to harm others if you're texting while walking (instead of while driving), the same distractive nature of texting can put you at great risk if texting while walking.
According to research from SafeKids.org, 40 percent of teens say they have been hit or nearly hit by a motor vehicle or bicycle while walking, and statistically one teen every hour is struck and either injured or killed by a vehicle on the road, with many of these incidences involving electronic activities, such as texting and listening to music with earphones.
Pedestrian texting risks exist for adults too, but teens are less likely to be cognizant of the inherent risks, as you can see at just about any street intersection in the U.S. – yes, teens often text even while crossing the street, according Safe Kids Worldwide.
To get your teen in a dialogue with you about the dangers of texting while walking, broach the subject by showing them these humorous "Seeing Eye People" videos. Then show them the risk statistics from this article.
Texting risk #3 – Distracted parenting
The 2014 Boston-based study, Patterns of Mobile Device Use by Caregivers and Children During Meals in Fast Food Restaurants, identified and measured parental mobile device distraction by anonymously observing caregivers dining with their young children in fast food restaurants (where 40 percent of American restaurant meals are eaten). What they observed is that mealtime – a historically common time of face-to-face parent-child time of interaction – is being invaded by mobile devices.
The researchers observed that one third of the parents used their mobile device almost continuously during the mealtime, and that interactive phone activities (texting or swiping) further blocked the parent-child disconnect.
Researchers also noted that, at the time parents were most distracted by texting, they were more likely to be verbally or even physically harsh in response to their children's efforts to get the parents' attention.
Much previous research also shows that a lack of eye contact harms that all-important child/parent psychological and emotional bonding. Make sure you are not damaging that parent-child interaction (which is instrumental in a child's cognitive, emotional, and language development) by turning off your cell phone completely during meal times.
Solution – throw away your cell phone?
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* Suspect, a 24-year-old medical student, in custody
* Officials say suspect booby-trapped his apartment
* Police increase presence at New York screenings
* U.S. military personnel among the victims
By Keith Coffman and Stephanie Simon
AURORA, Colo., July 20 (Reuters) - A gunman in a gas mask
and body armor killed 12 people at a midnight premiere of the
new "Batman" movie in a suburb of Denver early on Friday,
opening fire on moviegoers after hurling a gas canister into the
Armed with an assault rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, he
wounded 59 others with gunfire during a screening of "The Dark
Knight Rises" at a mall in Aurora, which turned into a chaotic
scene of bleeding victims, horrified screams and pleas for help,
witnesses said.
Arriving on the scene within 90 seconds of the first
emergency calls, police immediately took into custody the
suspect, identified by police as James Eagan Holmes, 24, in a
parking lot behind the cinema, where he surrendered without a
fight, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said.
Holmes was due to make his first court appearance on Monday.
Police said Holmes also booby-trapped his Aurora apartment
with what appeared to be sophisticated explosives, creating a
potential hazard for law-enforcement and bomb squad officers who
swarmed to the scene.
Authorities evacuated five nearby buildings and created a
perimeter of several blocks as they planned to detonate the
suspected explosives with a robot, a fire official said.
Witnesses at the movie theater reported chaos, with dazed
victims bleeding from bullet holes, spitting up blood and crying
for help. Among those taken to hospital as a precaution was a
3-month-old baby boy.
"I slipped on some blood and landed on a lady. I shook her
and said, 'We need to go, get up,' and there was no response, so
I presumed she was dead," said Tanner Coon, 17. "I went toward
the exit, waited in the exit for my friends and saw a guy with
blood across his face and shoulders, and just got out of the
movie theater."
The shooting evoked memories of the 1999 massacre at
Columbine High School in Littleton, also a Denver suburb and 17
miles (27 km) from Aurora, where two students opened fire and
killed 12 students and a teacher.
Other mass shootings in America have done little to
encourage stricter gun control laws in a country where people
jealously protect their right to bear arms. But New York Mayor
Michael Bloomberg called for the U.S. presidential candidates to
explain how they would address the issue.
"This is obviously a problem across the country," said
Bloomberg, who created a national organization called Mayors
Against Illegal Guns.
Holmes was armed with an AR-15 assault rifle, a 12 gauge
shotgun and a Glock .40 caliber handgun, Oates said. Police
found an additional Glock .40 caliber handgun in his car parked
just outside the theater's rear emergency exit, Oates said.
The guns were legally purchased at three Colorado gun
stores, according to a law enforcement official close to the
investigation. Investigators found a drum magazine for the
assault rifle with a capacity of about 100 rounds in the theater
and a large amount of ammunition in his car, the source said,
speaking on condition of anonymity.
President Barack Obama and his Republican presidential
rival, Mitt Romney, toned down their campaigns, pulled their
campaign ads from Colorado and dedicated their scheduled events
to sympathy for the victims. Obama, who received
a briefing on the shooting, pledged federal support for the
investigation in a phone call with Oates, aides said.
"My daughters go to the movies," Obama told supporters at a
previously scheduled campaign event in Fort Myers, Florida.
"What if Malia and Sasha had been at the theater as so many kids
do each day?"
The suspect bought a ticket, entered the theater and propped
open the emergency exit while he slipped out to "gear up" and
return with arms, the law enforcement official said.
Holmes is a University of Colorado medical school student
who was in the process of dropping out of a graduate program in
neurosciences, the university said in a statement.
Smart and carrying himself with a swagger, he treated
children kindly but had trouble finding work, people who knew
him said.
But New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said he "clearly
looks like a deranged individual."
"He had his hair painted red, he said he was The Joker,
obviously the enemy of Batman," Kelly told reporters, referring
to a character known for committing random, chaotic violence.
Holmes, who had only a speeding ticket on his police record,
was dressed in black with a gas mask, ballistic helmet, vest,
throat guard and crotch guard, Oates said.
His family issued a statement of sympathy for the victims,
saying, "Our heart goes out" to their loved ones, while they
also asked for privacy from the media while they "process this
The living room of the suspect's apartment was crisscrossed
with trip wires connected to what appeared to be plastic bottles
containing an unknown liquid, said Chris Henderson, Aurora's
deputy fire chief.
The suspect set a timer to turn on loud music in his
apartment, apparently in an attempt to prompt a complaint and
lure police into a trap, the law enforcement source said.
"If he was shot and killed, it is without a doubt that these
... booby traps were there to murder and inflict casualties
upon first responders," the source said.
Confusion reigned as shooting broke out during an action
scene in the summer blockbuster. The gunman may have blended in
with other moviegoers who wore costumes as heroes and villains,
and some witnesses said they first believed his appearance to be
a theatrical enhancement to the film.
Chandler Brannon, 25, who had been watching the movie with
his girlfriend, said that about 20 minutes into the movie he saw
a smoke bomb go off and heard what sounded like fireworks. He
later realized they were a rapid volley of gunshots.
"I told my girlfriend to just play dead," he told Reuters.
"It was just straight chaos," said Jennifer Seeger, 25.
"Everybody was starting to scream and run at that point. He went
straight from here to here with a gun in my face at that point,
that rifle was in my face and I honestly didn't know what to
Bodies of victims remained in the theater while the
investigation continued with some 200 local police, 100 FBI
investigators and 25 representatives of the U.S. Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on scene, officials
U.S. military personnel were among the casualties. Two
members of the Air Force and one Navy sailor were wounded, and
another sailor known to have been at the theater was unaccounted
for, the Defense Department said.
Buckley Air Force Base is the largest employer in Aurora, a
city of more than 320,000 people, according to the Aurora
Economic Development Council.
In New York, police pledged to deploy officers at all 40
theaters where "The Dark Knight Rises" was playing in the city
"as a precaution against copycats" and to "raise the comfort
level" of patrons, Kelly said. Los Angeles police also said they
would increase patrols at "The Dark Knight Rises" and other
popular movies.
The Paris movie premiere was canceled on Friday, event
organizers said.
Time Warner-owned Warner Bros., the studio behind
the film, faced the prospect of seeing the blockbuster sink at
box offices after the shooting, even as the film got off to a
strong start across the United States and Canada.
The film, with a budget of $250 million, opened on 4,404
screens, the second-widest release ever behind "Twilight:
Eclipse," and industry analysts had said it stood a good chance
of matching or beating the opening weekend box office record of
$207 million set by Disney's "Avengers" in May.