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Positive Mental Health – Research Mapping Pilot Project
This post is a summary of a pilot project that I've being working on for the past year. The project is designed to enable high school students to take a more active role as positive mental health change agents within their school.
I'm posting a description of the model so I can receive feedback and to possibly stir the interest of school boards or non-profit organizations.
In many respects, the project is a school to work initiative. Students working together on a difficult and complex problem learn from those affected by the problem and then share their learnings and recommendations with the larger school community. The skills learned and practiced in the project are the same skills necessary for the workplace and 21st century jobs. (PDF)
As I created the model, I consulted with quite a few local Executive Directors and Managers of community based organizations that serve young people, in and out of school. Their comments were very encouraging and helpful. You can download this post by clicking here. Positive Mental Health – Research Mapping Project
Excerpts from the 2010 Annual Children's Mental Health Ontario Conference – Leadership in Times of Challenge – Child and Youth Mental Health in Ontario
Mental health and substance abuse issues are critical for school systems. A paramount concern is that mental health disorders and difficulties are closely associated with declining academic performance and poor graduation rates.
"Are you waiting for things to return to normal in your organization? Sorry. Leadership will require new skills tailored to an environment of urgency, high stakes, and uncertainty"
My Background:
For many years, I've been managing and designing youth and community development projects. Mental illness, has been a predominant factor affecting positive and healthy development of many of the individuals served by these projects. Also, I serve as a Director on two non-profit Boards that provide programming for youth with mental health concerns and I'm a founding member of the Talking About Addiction & Mental Illness Coalition, a Regional cross sector Coalition that addresses youth mental health and addictions issues with students in our local school system.
Both the Catholic and the Public Board of Education in my area are slowly implementing new "material" into the high school curriculum to address the needs of students experiencing or affected by mental illness. It is estimated that between 15% and 25% of youth in Canada have a mental illness and 20% experience suicidal ideation. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in 15-24 year-olds in Canada.
After reviewing the Ontario Ministry of Education Comprehensive Mental Health and Addiction Strategy, I am not surprised they chose a shotgun approach. I believe a broad approach, utilizing multiple stakeholders was justified to fully address the high incidence of mental illness in young people in our school system.
However I believe their strategy is missing a key ingredient. What's missing is the opportunity to engage students in their natural role as learners and workers to influence the positive mental health practices of students and the school community.
Project Overview:
I believe that young people in schools should have more opportunities to learn critical collaboration and cooperation skills that grow out of tackling real problems that affect them. Collaboration and cooperation are skills that are crucial for working in an always on, digitally networked world. In one of Harold Jarche's posts he writes about the 21st Century Workplace.
How to solve problems together is becoming the real business imperative. Sharing and using knowledge is where business value lies. With computer systems that can handle more and more of our known knowledge, the 21st century worker has to move to the complex and chaotic edge to get the real (valued & paid) work done. In 50 years, this may not be an issue, but right now there are many people who need help with this challenge. This is the important work of leaders everywhere: enabling the current workforce to enter the 21st century.
The Postive Mental Health Research Mapping Project is designed to focus on sharing and using knowledge stemming from the student research mapping activities. The project is built on the premise that students, by using skills learned in the pilot project, will continue using the problem solving, sharing and knowledge application skills as they enter the digitally connected workforce of the 21st century.
Using a community based research (CBR) process, students with adult support, would conduct an in-school research mapping project and report on their findings at the conclusion of the project.
Equally important, the pilot project is designed to address student achievement by introducing a well-researched Personal Knowledge Mastery (PKM) framework as a guide for planning and conducting their research mapping activities. As students personalize and practice their PKM skills, they will recognize the benefits of applying the PKM framework into their everyday school curriculum goals and post-secondary employment interests.
The pilot project will have a small team of high school students engage their school community to explore positive mental health and the qualities or behaviours that contribute to positive mental health attributes in students (enhancing resiliency).
I attempted to have the pilot project reviewed by school board officials but the process was taking far too long. There was polite interest, however I found the school bureaucracy to be massively difficult to engage in a review of the project. The simplest solution was to publish an overview of the project on my website. I reasoned that it would be the easiest and most expedient way to have the project looked at by Board officials, community organizations or anyone interested in positive mental health development and student achievement.
There were many professionals and service providers in the youth mental health sector that provided encouragement and suggestions to me as I developed the framework for this pilot project. This post acknowledges their input and sincere desire to support positive mental health in young people.
Pilot Project Premise:
If a student led CBR group, trained in CBR principles and practices, is given the opportunity and support necessary to engage their school community in a dialogue about positive mental health, their research project will act as a catalyst for building awareness and the development of positive mental health behaviours of students and adults within the school community.
The pilot project is designed to empower students to understand and practice positive mental health behaviours. A long term outcome will be a more resilient and tolerant school community where there is less stigmatizing behaviour and where students who are experiencing mental health concerns are able to seek help easily and without fear.
Core Pillars of the Pilot Project: (see Resources at the end of this post)
- Student Research Team (supported by Child & Youth Workers (CYW): I found numerous research reports that support the value of engaging students in real life issues where they have opportunity to learn and practice skills they will need in their future work and learning activities.
- Wellness – Positive Mental Health: This pillar is supported by the growing body of knowledge and research on Positive Mental Health. The focus for the student research mapping activities will be on attributes and behaviours that contribute to positive mental health. The positive mental health approach includes research supported practices related to resiliency, developmental assets and positive mental health. Please note: The pilot project does not directly engage students in activities related to mental illness, formal interventions, stigma etc.
- Personal Knowledge Mastery (PKM) framework: This pillar enables students to learn lifelong skills that will enable them to acquire and continuously develop the skills needed to succeed in our always on, globally connected world (in work or school). The student research team and CYW workers are trained in applying and building their PKM framework as an integral component of their research mapping activities. The CYW workers then provide coaching in the PKM skills throughout the project timeline.
- Community Based Research (CBR): A core principal of the CBR approach is that individuals experiencing or affected by mental illness, are the individuals involved in bringing about a positive change to the situation. In other words, students experiencing or affected by mental illness, are the key "players" involved in creating solutions. Using CBR principles, the student research team engages the school community using CBR tools that explore positive mental health behaviours and factors that promote positive mental health.
Personal Knowledge Mastery Framework:
The PKM framework is accepted by professionals world-wide, as a way for workers (or students) to innovate and learn with others and find solutions to business challenges (or social/health challenges) in our always on, digitally connected and networked workplace. Work is learning and learning is the work (Harold Jarche). This is the fundamental principle that permeates throughout the project.
The framework was developed by Harold Jarche from New Brunswick Canada. Harold Jarche writes extensively about workplace transformation, network learning and 21st century work skills.
His perspective on the changing role of workers and learners is supported by leading edge research. His website contains many articles and resources that discuss the radical shift in how workers and organizations are adapting (or not) to the always on, globally connected, networked workplace. The PKM framework is imminently suitable for the student research mappers as the skills they acquire using the PKM framework applies to their life as a student and as a worker.
In the PKM framework the students (a small team of 6-10) will conduct in-school research (seek) using a community based research approach. They will interpret their findings (make sense of) and then publish (share) their findings to the student body and possibly groups outside the school (School Board, Trustees, student families, Community groups).
Using the PKM framework, the student team conducts their research, curates and discerns what they learn and then share the findings of their research. As the student team completes their research (seek, sense, share) they are practicing and developing their own personally constructed PKM skills. Their personally constructed PKM framework will continue to help them perform in their learning and post-secondary work experiences.
Goals: The Positive Mental Health Research Mapping Project:
» Increase awareness and knowledge of positive mental health in the school community;
» Increase the dialogue, learning and sharing knowledge related to positive mental health across all sectors in the school community, including teachers, support staff, parents and visiting agencies;
» Increase student (individual & project team) capacity for learning achievement in all areas of their curriculum, using the PKM framework; Note: The student researchers are supported by school based Child & Youth Workers who are also given "training/coaching" in the PKM framework;
» Increase student team member's capacity for personal & professional development by acquiring and utilizing PKM skills for current and post-secondary work and learning experiences.
» Increase levels of resilience, acceptance, tolerance and inclusiveness within the school community.
» Increase awareness of positive mental health concepts and behaviours in the school and the wider community (non-profit agencies, trustees, etc.) through the dissemination of findings stemming from the community based research process.
Below is a quote from Harold Jarche's website. I believe it is very pertinent and underscores the larger dilemma our community faces as students attempt to fill employment positions for the 21st century workplace.
A significant change is needed in how we conduct instruction and support learning at school and at work. All people need to take ownership of their learning. But almost all of our practices and institutions work counter to this.
Professors, teachers, and instructors rule, while students and learners do as they are told. Professors may complain when asked, "will this be on the test?", but they are part of a system that reinforces a culture of dependence. The construct of dependent learning will not help any organization manage the constant skills gap that all organizations will be facing very soon.
My interest in developing this pilot project was strongly supported by colleagues interested in youth mental health. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I am very appreciative for your help and concern for young people experiencing or affected by mental illness in the school system. I will continue to keep my informal committee of advisors informed about further developments of the pilot project.
Improving the health of Canadians 2009 – Exploring Positive Mental Health, Canadian Population Health Initiative, Canadian Institute for Health Information
Future Work Skills 2020: Institute for the Future for the University of Phoenix Research Institute
The Roles and Values of Personal Knowledge Management – Kam Fai Cheong 2011; Southern Cross University
A Theoretical Model for PKM – Harold Jarche: Shining a Light on Workplace Transformation November 2012
Flourishing Youth – Flourishing Youth Work
Ready Set Engage – Building Effective Youth/Adult Partnerships for a Stronger Child and Youth Mental Health System: The New Mentality – a joint project of Children's Mental Health Ontario and The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO
Canadian Institute for Health Information: Improving the Health of Canadians – 2009: Exploring Positive Health (PDF)
Centres of Excellence for Children's Well-Being – Youth Engagement
The Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement
Ontario's Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Open Minds, Health Minds (PDF)
A Shared Responsibility – Ontario's Policy Framework for Child and Youth Mental Health
Investigating Positive Psychology Themes in School Health: Joint Consortium for School Health – Governments Working Across the Health and Education Sectors
Leadership in Times of Challenge – Child and Youth Mental Health in Ontario (2010 Annual Children's Mental Health Ontario Conference)


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The rape charge brought against Australian computer scientist turned WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange by the Swedish government "did what it may have been intended to do," namely, delegitimize Assange's reputation and "minimize his soft power," Brown told Radio Sputnik's By Any Means Necessary.
But attempts to silence critical journalists and leakers have instead drawn more attention to a law enforcement system that is losing credibility each day.
Whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Assange have blown a hole in the notion that US justice system and law enforcement bodies operate within legal bounds. According to Brown, an Anonymous activist, there's little reason to believe the "cracks in the facade" of the US justice system will stop spreading anytime soon.
The same week Manning, the former US intelligence analyst who leaked footage of US helicopters gunning down civilians in Iraq, was vindicated and released from jail, Assange's charges were dropped. While he may not be free to leave the confines of the Ecuadorian embassy in London just yet, the breakthrough suggests manipulating the law enforcement and justice systems to quell leakers hasn't worked in the internet age.
The corruption within former President Barack Obama's Justice Department was never more prevalent than during the "unprecedented failure of justice" of Bill Clinton's shady tarmac meet-and-greet with then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Brown said. Further, recently fired FBI Director James Comey engaged in what Brown called "discrete manoeuvres" that seemed to benefit a particular political party during the most recent presidential campaign cycle.
Most recently, of course, Comey and current US President Donald Trump have been calling each other liars, Brown added. The nation's own institutions, having failed to suppress the chorus of voices calling out their abuses, have now turned on each other.
The US national conversation has yet to absorb the "full extent of that," Brown said. Mainstream discourse is "not quick on the uptake" of the true magnitude of these developments, he warned.
Law enforcement bodies in the US are not losing credibility because of the actions of groups like Antifa and Black Lives matter, Brown said. They're doing it all on their own, through the actions of presidents, senators and other top government officials. The faults that are being exposed are not bugs, but features of a corrupt and unfair system that are increasingly difficult to conceal.

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halloween peanut butter and toffee candy bar bark
No, I did not attack our halloween candy stash in a late night binge. In fact, we don't get any trick-or-treaters so I don't even buy any candy for them.
These candy wrappers are a part of something far greater than 'just halloween candy'.
This was for a recipe I saw in the October issue of bon appetit.
You know how food magazines and television cooking shows offer you loads of ideas for what to do with your Thanksgiving Day leftovers? I feel like whoever concocted this recipe said to themselves, "What are we going to do with all of this leftover Halloween candy? (lightbulb goes off) I know! We'll crush it all up and throw it on even more melted chocolate and call it bark!"
One heck of an idea.
One pound of bittersweet chocolate morsels melted, 3 Heath bars, 3 Butterfingers, 8 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, 1/4 C of honey roasted peanuts, 3 ounces of white chocolate to make it look pretty and as if that's not enough, topped with Reeses Pieces AND/or peanut M & M's for festive color.
Unwrap. Destruct. Melt. Assemble. Melt. Assemble more. Chill. Destruct. Serve. But please, don't eat it all yourself.


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After yesterday's talk by Ken DiFiore, I was intrigued to receive this press release from Portico. Here is an excerpt from it:
Portico, a digital preservation service for the scholarly community, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Walter de Gruyter to preserve 61 titles from its online journal collection.
Through this agreement with Portico, Walter de Gruyter ensures that the online version of these journals will be preserved and available for future scholars, researchers and students. Walter de Gruyter has named Portico as a mechanism to fill post-cancellation access claims and has also agreed to make an annual financial contribution to Portico.
With the inclusion of these Walter de Gruyter journals, over 7,900 e-journals and 4,400 e-books have now been entrusted to the Portico archive. The complete list of e-journals and a list of participating publishers are on the Portico site.
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Hotel Kurrajong, Barton ACT
role Architecture, Interior Design value $12 million area 7,132m² completion date December 2014 client Toga Group
The historic Hotel Kurrajong, built in 1926 by the Commonwealth's chief architect John Murdoch, was originally designed as dormitory style accommodation to house the first administrative and political staff to move to the new capital city. After undergoing numerous renovations and conversions, the run down Hotel Kurrajong was bought by a joint venture; hotel group Toga Far East Hotels (TFE) and NRMA in 2013. This began an ambitious refurbishment programme which included a redesign of the building's interiors.
The intention was to refurbish all nine, two-storey wings, internally and externally; (seven wings had been converted into a hospitality school and function centre in the 1990's) and to restore all wings to a contemporary hotel. Facilities including the 147 guest suites, conference, meeting and function rooms and a restaurant were to be refurbished true to the hotel's original character and charm. Restoration works also included renovating an existing heritage foyer area, a central function and dining space and adjacent verandah areas in a style sympathetic with the hotel's art deco design origins.
peckvonhartel was awarded the project post concept design and developed the design intent through planning and building permit stages. Subsequently peckvonhartel progressed the documentation through both tender and construction phases and provided extensive construction phase support for the client during construction works over a period of 18 months.
Collaborative work with specialist consultants enabled peckvonhartel to overcome added complexities such as heritage constraints and the building work required to satisfy building code requirements for fire, access and egress, acoustic and DDA design. Despite the inherent difficulties of refurbishing an existing building, peckvonhartel successfully delivered a project which incorporated the ambitious requirements of the brief within an historic building fabric.


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Reports in sections of the media suggesting that Kunal Kohli submitted the same script to Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan have intrigued not just the director but also his colleagues from the filmmaking fraternity who wonder why the two actors needed to make a public issue of the matter, and if Yash Raj Films, from whom Kunal is supposed to have broken away with some acrimony, are in way behind these 'stall' tales. Says a director – colleague also a part of Yash Raj once, "I wonder which is more unethical! To give the same script to two actors or for the actors to compare notes and gloat in the press about it?" Kunal is reluctant to speak on the matter. When coaxed he finally says, "I know Ranbir would never speak to damage my project, regardless of whether he does my film or not. Besides I did not submit the same script to the two actors." That leaves us with the question on why Imran Khan has been comparing notes about his scripts with his colleagues and tomtomming the fact in the press when in fact Kohli says he has just finished his script and will now approach the suitable actor (apparently, it's Saif again). According to Kohli, he's producing two films. One of the subjects is to be directed by Kunal's assistant while the other is a political satire which he will co-produce with BIG Pictures. A theory doing the rounds is that sections of Yash Raj Films from where Kohli broke away last year were spreading the rumours in the bid to stop top actors from working with him. But Kunal Kohli gives Yash Raj a clean chit. "My wife Raveena still works for Yash Raj and my relations with them are cordial. Aditya Chopra is too above all these things. But I would like to say that no actor should disclose which project comes to him. Have you ever heard Mr. Bachchan or Shah Rukh talking about what they are offered? My Hum Tum went to Hrithik Roshan and Vivek Oberoi before it came to Saif. Did you ever hear those two actors talking about Hum Tum? Are you aware of how many actors were offered Lagaan? All these premature efforts to talk about my cast are just so annoying." In brief, Imran Khan's statements suggesting that Kunal Kohli came to him with the same script that he gave to Ranbir are premature and unethical. Imran remained unavailable for comment.
Is Kunal Kohli unhappy with Imran Khan?
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Hi Guys, this is all about me joining Avon. If you read my last blog post you know already that I started Avon to help Little Miss P get a bit of extra cash for her drama lessons. If you haven't read that blog post I will leave the link here for you.
A lady came round and she was very nice indeed, but I think she was trying to get to sales to get more money for herself, but I suppose it's her job too. Summer and I need to sell about £100-£120 a month, or every three weeks in this case, and that will give us about £20 cash and that's all she needs for drama.
So first of all we are only doing family and friends, we have handed out about 10 brochures I think or something like that, maybe less, and made orders of about £120, so we did get to our £20 mark. We have to pay an admin fee this month and that is £10 and also the next campaign we have to pay another £6 for admin. But that's fine as we will probably make another hundred pounds again, well at least £85 anyway. Seven separate people made an order and I was one of them, two of our neighbours did, my mum dad and my mother-in-law did, also two of Mr P's work colleagues did... So far so good.
I've put all my orders in online and now I just have to wait for them to turn up, give them out, wait for the new books and get the money for them. I'm going to give it a year and see how we do at it. If it gives us that £20 extra month we'll keep doing it, if not then we will just stop.
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Today MODX 2.3.3 was released. This patch release includes over 40 fixes and improvements.
Here are just some of the highlights of Revolution 2.3.3:
- Fixed Context settings remove and update from window
- Fixed autoredirect after creating new User
- Fixed @INHERIT binding in TVs
- Fixed showing lock tree icon for locked Resources
- Added option to delete property from Property Set using the UI
- Fixed showing Rich Text Editor in all resource types
- For a complete list of changes in Revo 2.3.3 view the changelog
Contributers on this Release
Let's take the time to thank the individual contributors of this release: argnist, bartholomej, BobRay, danyaPostfactum, enrichit, goldsky, hansek, Jako,Lefthandmedia, markwillis82, numee, opengeek, OptimusCrime, pixelchutes, rtripault, sottwell, TheBoxer, and whitebyte.
Security is an Ongoing Process
We cannot stress how important it is to be running the most current version of MODX. We are always improving security and staying in the habit of regular upgrades dramatically reduces the chance of your site getting hacked.MODX


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Breast lift surgery
Breasts are considered sagging when their positions are lower than the chest cavity.
Sagging breasts are the result of over-developed mammary glands post-pregnancy or weight loss. Sagging breasts can be associated with either increasing or decreasing fat in the breast.
An easily recognised sign of sagging breasts is the position of the nipple. Young female breasts have nipples pointing straight forward. Sagging breast nipples point downward. Another sign is that breasts become flatter and hang towards breast creases.
Defining a degree of sagging is based on the position of the nipples.
- Mild sagging: Nipple' position is on the breast crease line. (Picture B)
- Moderate sagging: Nipple' position is lower than the breast crease line but areola is still on the breast case line. (Picture C)
- Significant sagging: Nipple' position and areolas are obviously lower than the breast crease line. (Picture D)
- Lower breast sagging: Nipple's position is higher than breast crease line but lower breast is lower. This is the result of loss of fat in the breast. In this case, breast augmentation is strongly recommended. (Picture E)
The degrees of Sagging breasts (Picture A: normal)
Different kinds of breast lifting surgery can be applied; it depends on the degree of sagging and a size of the breasts.
Types of breast lifting surgeries:
- For sagging breasts accompanied by overly large breasts, breast lift and reduction surgeries are recommended.
- For sagging breasts accompanied by breast fat loss (hypotrophic breast), breast lift and augmentation surgeries are recommended.
- For sagging breasts with ordinary amount of breast (about 300 gram for each), a surgeon can apply different kinds of breast lifting surgery, depending on a degree of sagging and patient's request. There are three kinds:
Breast implant
Breast implant and removal of excess skin surgery or
Only removal excess skin surgery
Breast lift surgery is performed in hospital under general anesthesia. It takes 2 to 5 hours depending on what kind of surgery is being used. You can leave the hospital after 1 to 2 days and can get back to ordinary activities after a week. Stitches are removed within 8 to 10 days, but you have to wear a surgical bra for a month.
Sometimes, patients feel a loss of nipple sensation after surgery. However, sensation will return after 3 to 6 months.


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Ah where to start with choosing your wedding dress, another overwhelming part of wedding planning! I have one piece of advice; less is more. By that I mean don't visit ten boutiques and try on thirty dresses in one day, it will be a blur and impossible to choose, not to mention exhausting getting in and out of all those dresses! Take your time and make it a relaxing, enjoyable experience! Also, include champagne! When Emma from Emma Lawson Photography sent me the 2015 Collection from Anne Priscilla, I was practically drooling over my screen. Emma took the girls all over Glasgow City Centre shooting these dresses and I just love the city vibe! Lucky models to be running around town in THESE gowns... I got a little more info on this fab shoot from the girls at Anne Priscilla.
"Glasgow: the city where style isn't so much an option as a way of life. This edgy, diverse and so completely charming city is Anne Priscilla's home and so, we thought, what better way to pay homage to the city that always inspires us than by showcasing some of our favourite 2015 designs on its cobbled streets, its city balconies and its secret, peaceful corners?"
"This photo shoot really was a collaborative effort, with styling by Anne Priscilla's own team and photography from the incomparable Emma Lawson, whose shots of one of Anne Priscilla's brides on her big day we have long admired and whose artistic vision allowed our dresses to shine in a way we had not imagined possible. Hair and Make Up accreditation must go to Carmen of Sassoon Princess Square and Erin and Claire of Twister Sister who really captured the look we were striving to achieve."
"Shooting at various locations all over Glasgow – 29 Glasgow, The Corinthian Casino, The Lighthouse and the GOMA to name but a few – meant that we were able to show off these amazing dresses by designers such as Sassi Holford, Naomi Neoh, Stewart Parvin and Jenny Packham in an entirely original light; with corrugated iron serving as a backdrop for delicate lace and floating tulle veils and silk balanced with imposing Glasgow columns and deep red bricks."
Naomi Neoh 'Ava' with 'Gardner' Jacket
With a rushed strapless bodice with a sweetheart neckline, and gathered at the waist with a full circular skirt in a luxurious silk chiffon, this dreamy gown is just too sweet for words.
Stewart Parvin 'I'll be Waiting'
A total contrast to the first gown, this Mayfair satin sheath gown is the ultimate in elegance. I just love that simple but stunning back detail.
Jenny Packham 'Bardot'
Sigh, a Jenny Packham, the stuff of dreams! The hand sewn beadwork... sigh. This dress is 100% Silk Chiffon with a slight fitted silhouette. If I were to choose again, and could pull it off...
Stewart Parvin 'All Time High'
This gown is a real stand out from the crowd in my opinion. A strapless sweetheart neckline with a column silhouette using rich Belgravia Lace, paired with a fabulous Silk Dupion overskirt.
Sassi Holford 'Marianne'
But if I was choosing again again (!) I'd go for this Sassi Holford gown... I loved Sassi Holford's designs when I was looking for my own wedding dress. This ball gown style with a pretty knotted tulle overlay, features a rushed duchess satin sash and a diamante bow motif.
Naomi Neoh 'Loretta' with 'Garbo' Jacket and 'Marlene' Belt
A strapless sweetheart neckline gown with a lace bodice, drop waist and a full slim silk satin chiffon skirt.
Jenny Packham 'Harlow'
A fully hand beaded chiffon gown with a beautiful high neck column silhouette and a low v-back. Just love the back of this dress.
Mia Mia by Alan Hannah 'Suzette'
A simple and elegant a-line silhouette with a low v neckline and v back.
Jenny Packham 'Jocasta'
A full Swarovski crystal hand sewn gown with a slim column silhouette. Oh man.
Jenny Packham 'Jocasta' and Jenny Packham 'Harlow'
This is only part one, I have MORE to share with you tomorrow! Big thanks to Emma for her images, catch her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram too.


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"When he was angry you could see his eyes glaze over, they changed and just looked black". Domestic violence survivor Natasha.
Natasha's still trying to find the woman she was before abuse ♥
I never thought this could happen to me…
Well, what can I say, I never thought id be the one in this situation. I'm not a saint either, but this, this was different. I really don't know where to start or how I didn't see or realise that it could happen to me.
Was I really that naive? I met him online on a dating site. He was four hours away but we seemed to really hit it off – similar interests, kids the same age and we would talk for hours on the phone about everything and anything.
His phone was a pay phone where he lived (I thought this was odd ) but he explained it away.
This awesome guy had a dark past…
After a few weeks of phone chats he said he was passing through on his way further north to his cousin's birthday and did I 'want to meet up'. I agreed and he was awesome – a really nice guy, good looking. He seemed very "normal". We had a great time and he left for the party and was passing through four days later, so we met up again and that was when he told me he had a history.
He had been in jail, was a former drug addict and had put himself into a rehab straight out of jail. I had started talking to him whilst he was in rehab. So that explained the public phone. He was on the tail end of the program was moving down to live with his uncle and work but wanted to be upfront with me. He showed me his record – It was long. Alarm bells should have been screaming at me.
It stated drugs, theft, assault – the list went on. But I thought surely this man whom has be so open about his past and wanted me to be aware and answered all of my questions; who had even admitted to assaulting his previous partners (more alarm bells that I ignored) would never do any of those things to me. He had changed and all of those things were done when he was on drugs and he was clean now, Plus he was on parole and reporting every week, so my logic was 'it's OK, he won't be like that with me'. How wrong was I.
That anger… That look in his eyes… That fear. It was real…
We had been living together for a while and would have the usual ups and downs that most couples do but there was one thing that was different about him, When he was angry you could see his eyes glaze over, they changed and just looked black. This one day we were having an argument, we were in the kitchen and he was fuming, he got right up in my face yelling at me and he had that look in his eyes.
I stood my ground looked him in the eye told him to stop and that he didn't scare me and his stand over tactic won't work. Inside I was freaking out. Next thing I know I was pushed so hard I flew into the fridge and slid down it. I sat there shell shocked, crying.
Then came the apologies, the 'it's jail' excuses, that I 'provoked' him and I thought 'well, I guess I did'. I stood up to him and said I wasn't scared even when he was standing toe to toe over me yelling. Eventually I accepted the apology and said 'if you ever lay a finger on me again I'm gone'. He never did put his hands on me like that again.
My five years of mental and sexual hell…
Instead it was the start of five years of emotional, mental and – the one time – sexual abuse. Others may say it was more than once for the sexual abuse though from a narcissistic man who supposedly loved me. Even though I should of left earlier we stayed together and eventually got married and had a child. Prior to getting married he would be fine one minute and the next turn.
That look would come in his eyes and the name calling would start – that I was just this or that and not really worth anything. I was the one making him like that and he was never like this with anyone else – that he was this placid man and I just provoked him all the time or pushed his buttons. He would stand over me screaming – the spit from his mouth would spray over my face it was so venomous. This continued constantly and depression soon followed – I started believing the things he would tell me I was.
To everyone else he was just a great, kind, funny guy…
To the outside world he was this kind, quiet, funny man that would do anything for you and because he was like this to the outside world he would play on it and be horrible while we were out when no one was around. I don't hide my emotions well and would either be quiet or say something that would make me look like I was such a bitch to him or cranky all the time because I was quiet.
I really thought I was going mad. When I was pregnant with our daughter he had a work Christmas party and we went. As soon as we got there he left me sitting with the other women who I didn't know and took off with the boys. I think I saw him twice through the entire night and another man tried to hit on me. When we were leaving he was saying what a great night he had and did I have a good night and I laughingly said 'yeah, I even got hit on by some guy with this big belly'. He lost it – said I had disrespected him.
That I was his wife and to take him back there and show him who it was. I said 'no, you're drunk don't be stupid'. He kept on about disrespecting him and calling me names, then jumped out of the car and took off. I had to drive around for over an hour to find him and he still abused me.
The abuse took its toll on my body and my mind…
After we got married and had a child I got sick due to stress and other factors, our bub was a bit sick in the beginning of her life and he would say 'I'm trying to find something wrong with her' and 'I'm going to make her sick', 'stop taking her to the doctor' etc. I lost a lot of weight, my hair was falling out and I wasn't in a good place.
When she was eight months old we went to visit his family for Christmas, we were in the middle of nowhere this one night and had been fighting and I was really sick – vomiting, dizzy – and needed to lay down and he got angry that he had to tend to bub and said I was doing it on purpose so he couldn't spend time with his family. I told him to go outside with them 'I'll be fine'.
He told me to just leave bub there and come out but I couldn't I could hardly move. He went out came back in and I was lying on the blow-up mattress on the floor in the room and he walked in abusing me. He kicked the mattress hard, narrowly missing my head. I eventually needed to go to hospital due to being so sick. He still abused me even after they admitted me. I was stuck in a place I hated and had no escape. I wanted to leave him then and there but I didn't.
He thought sex would fix everything – so he raped me…
As time went on he started breaking things, smashing them, kicking doors in and my depression was in full swing that I admitted myself to hospital. I had had enough, I didn't want to be here. Plus I had chronic back issues. He would say things like 'why don't you just hurry up and die? or 'I should of given you the noose'. He would stand over me. He even blew snot in my face. Always after his tirades he would apologise, but put the blame for his actions back on me. And he thought sex was the way to fix everything.
I didn't want anything to do with him, but would eventually give in and oblige so as to save another argument. On one occasion my back was really playing up and painful and he wouldn't take no for answer and again I gave in but not long into it I said 'stop I'm in too much pain' and I couldn't move to get away he had me pinned. I kept saying 'stop' and he didn't. He just got rougher and I was in tears. He didn't care and continued till he had finished. I couldn't walk properly due to the back pain and for a split second he seemed to care and helped me walk. Then said 'I didn't realise you were in so much pain' and 'I couldn't help myself' – 'I'm sorry'.
He scarred in me in ways you could never imagine…
There are so many moments I could talk about, the lies, deceit and narcissistic behaviour and abuse, but I'm just glad I finally got out. One of the final things he did after we broke up was call me at 3am in the morning, then drive my car straight into a tree. Even after the break-up he still wanted to emotionally and mentally hurt me. He wanted me to hear him kill himself. He survived with minimal injuries.
It's been two years since I've been in the relationship and to say it hasn't scarred me would be a lie. I'm still single and very much wary of men now. I have worked so hard to get to the point I am now in my life just emotionally and mentally. I know that I deserve so much more and maybe one day I will find that – but for now I'm still working on me and getting the old me back. ♥
If you are in domestic violence crisis help is available from the Australia-wide telephone hotline 1800RESPECT. If you want to take part in the "Why I Stayed" project click here ♥♥♥
Photograph by Sherele Moody © 2016.


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Douglas Borough Council is to honour the life and work of women's suffrage activist Sophia Goulden with a blue plaque.
Sophia Jane Goulden, née Craine, was born in Lonan in 1833. In 1853 she married Robert Goulden at Kirk Braddan and the couple moved to Manchester, where their 11 children were born, among them Emmeline Pankhurst, who went on to become leader of the British suffragette movement.
Sophia Goulden inspired 14-year-old Emmeline when she took her to her first public suffrage meeting to hear Lydia Becker, founder of the Women's Suffrage Journal who also joined a campaign for the right of women to vote in the House of Keys.
In 1881 Tynwald became the first national parliament to give some women the right to vote in a general election. In 1918 Westminster passed an Act of Parliament according women similar rights.
Sophia Goulden retained close links with the Isle of Man, owning a home with her husband at 9 Strathallan Crescent, Douglas to where the couple retired and where she died in 1910.
The blue plaque will be unveiled in her memory at 9 Strathallan Crescent, Douglas on Friday, September 14 at 1pm by His Worship the Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Jonathan Joughin JP, in a short ceremony which members of the public are welcome to attend.
9 Strathallan Crescent is now the home of Jamie Sutton, his partner Paula McClean and their family, Adam and Dylan and one-year-old daughter named, perhaps unsurprisingly, Emmeline.
Mr Sutton said: 'When we bought the house in 2017 we had no idea of the history attached to it, until my Dad told me he learned about it through the Manx Victorian Society. Paula and I decided to call our daughter Emmeline because it's a lovely name and because we hope she will grow up to become a strong, independent woman like Emmeline Pankhurst.
'We think it's great that the Council has chosen to honour Sophia Goulden with a blue plaque which we're proud to have at our home; it's a part of Manx history that needs to be highlighted.'
Chairman of the Friends of Sophia Goulden Lynn Owens said: 'The Friends of Sophia Goulden are delighted that Douglas Borough Council is paying Sophia this honour and recognition. She was a remarkable woman who inspired many people to fight for their rights, not least of all her own children. She affected all our lives. Recognition such as this can only help our quest in raising a statue in her honour.'
The great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, women's rights campaigner and author Helen Pankhurst, said: 'Sophia's interest in women's political rights was the spark that ignited an even greater passion in her daughter, Emmeline. Sophia's role as a campaigner in the movement, and as mother guiding the interest of her more famous daughter, have so far received insufficient recognition. The plaque can start to change this.
'Moreover, it's fitting that this plaque will be put up on the Isle of Man, where Sophia came from and returned to, but also the nation that led the way in giving women the right to vote.
'I'm delighted that Douglas Council is according Sophia lasting recognition with a blue plaque which will increase local knowledge and pride in the historical connection. As we celebrate and honour, both Sophia and Emmeline would also be encouraging us to look forward – to continue campaigning, including for equal representation - on the Island as well as in the adjacent isle.'
Council Leader Councillor David Christian MBE JP said: 'That this blue plaque will be only the fourth to be erected is an indication of the importance the Council places on Sophia Goulden's contribution to advancing women's rights and it highlights the Island's pioneering role in empowering women.
'It is all the more appropriate that Douglas should be honouring the legacy of Sophia Goulden in 2018, the year in which the adjacent isle is celebrating the centenary of the Representation of the People Act which gave some women the right to vote in parliamentary elections, albeit a reform measure implemented much earlier in the Isle of Man.
'The Council is very grateful to the owners of 9 Strathallan Crescent for their cooperation in allowing us to erect this plaque which pays tribute to the vision and courage of Sophia Goulden who forged a path for many other inspirational women.'


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Apprentices as part of a successful business
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If you are running a business or considering starting a new one, it is essential that you have all the necessary components – the right premises, equipment, systems and infrastructure – and of course the right people. Most owners of successful businesses acknowledge that good staff are amongst their most valuable assets.
It is not just a case of number of employees, it is getting the right combination of skills. Ideally a business needs a mix of people, some with practical or creative abilities, some with management expertise and some good administrators. They also need those with "people skills" to sell and deal with customers.
The problem of skill shortages is well documented, particularly in some sectors of manufacturing. The apprenticeship scheme is a great way of addressing skill shortages and planning for continuity.
Historically, apprenticeships related to "trades" – joiners, bricklayers, plumbers. These days it is far wider, covering most industry sectors with apprenticeships as diverse as beauty therapy, broadcasting, sporting excellence, sales and IT – to mention just a few. The scheme is not just aimed at school leavers – some are aimed at postgraduates.
It's win – win. Employers can address staff needs and the cost of training is subsidised, whilst the apprentice receives training and experience and at the same time is paid.
But staffing is only one element needed to run a successful business. Having the right equipment is crucial whether that means shop displays, tools and machinery, IT equipment or vehicles. These days there is a large choice of financing options to ensure you have the right assets to run your business.
With the staff and equipment in place, the final piece of the jigsaw is ensuring the business always has enough cash to continue trading.
It is critical that businesses plan forward to ensure there is enough cash to keep the business afloat, particularly if you offer credit to your customers or are heavily involved in R & D.
There are plenty of lenders in the market offering finance as well as private investors and alternative lenders and funders. In some cases grants and tax breaks are available for innovative and growing enterprises.
If despite your best plans, your business runs into financial difficulties, take advice at the earliest possible stage. There are many ways of helping businesses to survive but it is essential that you do not leave it until it is beyond help.


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Go Green! This page is for those concerned about our environment and want to help lessen our human footprint.
Mountain Restoration Trust
When: Restoration events are held EVERY WEEKEND! See the link for the Event Calendar.
Where: Various locations around the Santa Monica Mountains (The mountain range between Agoura, Malibu, and Santa Monica).
What will I be doing: You will be participating in a variety of restoration activities. You will plant native plants and trees, water newly planted ones, and remove non-native weeds. As Mountain Restoration puts it, "Oak acorns, shrubs, penstemons, roses and bunch grasses that feed and shelter wildlife are awaiting your help!"
***Note that spots are limited! You need to sign-up online beforehand to participate. Even though events aren't always fully booked, it is recommended that you sign-up a few days beforehand. Sign-up HERE.
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Contact info: The Mountains Restoration Trust main office number is (818) 591-1701. You can contact the Executive Director Debbie Sharpton at extension (-205) or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com
Heal the Bay
When: Typically during the weekends. See the link for the Event Calendar.
Where: Various locations, mostly along the beach.
What will I be doing: Heal the Bay is an organization that advocates the conservation of the beaches and coastal marine habitats. Heal the Bay runs a variety of volunteer events. You will find that beach restorations and beach cleanups are the easiest to sign-up for and participate in. Linked below is a calendar of upcoming opportunities. WARNING: Make sure that you have a supervisor to sign-off on your hours or they won't be accepted!
Heal the Bay Volunteer Calendar (Look for beach clean-ups and restorations!!!)
Contact info: Sign up for events on the Heal the Bay website in the link above.
Food Forward
When: Check out the Food Forward Events Calendar to see the scheduled events. Most events take place on Saturdays and Sundays and last for roughly two hours.
Where: Various locations. See the upper-hand margin on the Events Calendar to find an opportunity nearby!
What will I be doing: Food Forward events range from picking fruit (Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangelos, ect.) on private estates to packaging and delivering fresh produce to families in need. Click on an event on the Events Calender for specific information.
Contact info: Go to foodforward.org/events to sign up.


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If you are simply paying in money for someone you know, we will record the transaction on our banking system and give you a receipt, but we will not update the person's passbook unless they are present.
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The first time we see our hero, Erik Lanshof, he's getting a bowl of soup poured and then smashed over his head. Then he's on the floor with a bloody head and near concussion. It's part of a fraternity initiation ceremony and the one delivering the blow is an upperclassman and frat chair named Guus, who will eventually become Lansford's best friend. But for now, in the opening minutes, we see a picture of men who are privileged, free, and safe (or at least feel safe) enough that violence can be a luxury, an indulgence even. We move to scenes of tennis garden parties where the college boys listen to radio broadcasts of a not-so-distant war. They sip on comforting cocktails of gin and imagined neutrality. They make statements like "a spot of war would be exciting."
But then WWII does come to Holland's doorstep and Germany barges in. And the boys find themselves in the middle of a violence that charges through much deeper divisions than upper vs. underclassmen. Each of the boys and the people they encounter take on a very different role in the war, some joining the Netherlands resistance movement and others opting to join occupying Nazi forces. It becomes clear very quickly that only in wartime will you find the unlikeliest of heroes and the most inconceivable betrayals. Considering the movie was directed by Paul Verhoeven, who's developed a trademark explicitness for violence and sexual content, the movie isn't gorey in its violence. There are some torture scenes that will keep you queasy after the credits roll, but the biggest gut wrenches come from the story itself and the turns it takes. And from the opening hazing to a scene where a war secretary smashes a twitching fly on a windowsill, Verhoeven does an excellent job at showing how war is just the horrific extreme on a scale of commonplace human violence.
The film tells the true, self-penned story of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema (in the movie, Erik Lanshof1), a Dutch spy, RAF-pilot, and aide-de-camp to the Netherlands' Queen Wilhelmina. He became known as "the Soldier of Orange" because of his close ties to the royal family2. Though the Soldier of Orange earned his name through royal ties, it seems the term could also mean more. He was caught between red and yellow, between a fight to the death or a fleeing cowardice, with many of his friends opting for either extreme. During the war, Roelfzema escaped a bloody fight with the Nazis and smuggled himself into Britain. There, he was part of a series of dangerous missions orchestrated by the resistance movement in London to deliver communication equipment back to Nazi-occupied Holland and bring back fellow resistance fighters. Roelfzema went on to become Holland's most decorated WWII resistance fighter and national hero who would remain close to the royal family.
Besides the that Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema is a national hero and that his life and autobiography tell an incredibly compelling story, it seems Paul Verhoeven had even more reason to tell Roelfzema's story. Both Hazelhoff Roelfzema and Verhoeven grew up in The Hague. They both attended Leiden University3, Roelfzema for law and Verhoeven for mathematics and physics - all degrees they would barely use. At the same time that Roelfzema was getting involved in the Dutch resistance movement in London and at home, Verhoeven was in the Hague, then the German headquarters in the Netherlands, witnessing repeated V1 and V2-rocket bombings of the nearby military base. Verhoeven's neighbor's house was accidently hit by bombs and his parents nearly died from friendly fire. Images of burning houses and rampant violence were commonplace, which may explain Verhoeven's penchant for violence in his films. In any case, Verhoeven's closeness to the material in the story comes across in the sheer effort he put behind the film's production.
The film cost $2.5 million to produce, making it the most-expensive Dutch film ever made at the time it was created. Every scene (except for a short sequence in the RAF bomber) was filmed on location. Instead of having special effects techs on site, the explosions in the film were created by actual Dutch Marines. And in the opening mock newsreel sequence of Queen Wilhelmina and Erik Lanshof stepping on Netherlands soil after the war, film footage is intercut with original wartime footage of the real Queen Wilhelmina and Hazelhoff Roelfzema. And to up the feel of authenticity, Verhoeven got the man who did voiceover work for the original Dutch wartime newsreels to come out of retirement and record voice work for the opening sequence.
Roelfzema himself seems to have connected to the movie and recognized its strengths. After serving as an adjutant to Netherlands Queen Juliana after the war, Roelfzema actually moved to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actor. But when that didn't pan out, he got involved with a Netherlands motor sports racing group and in 1970 published his autobiography. Seven years later Verhoeven made it into a film and Roelfzema and the actor Verhoeven cast to play him (Rutger Hauer) became close friends. Hauer later referred to Roelfzema as "my second father, my friend and my mentor."
Soldier of Orange is frequently cited as one of the, if not the, best Dutch films ever made. The movie received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1980. And at the 1999 Netherlands Film Festival, it came in second place for best Dutch film of the twentieth century, second only to another Verhoeven film: Turkish Delight. It sparked interest in Verhoeven for producers to lure him to Hollywood, where he would make cult sci-fi movies like RoboCop and Starship Troopers. But few of his Hollywood movies have the same sense of personal connection with the story and almost a sense of urgency. When watching Soldier of Orange, you get the sense that for all involved there's a feeling that this story must be told. And they're right. People should know about the soldier of orange.
More Info:
Soldier of Orange at IMDB
Janet Maslin, "Dutch Offer 'Soldier of Orange': Dash and Dinner Clothes," New York Times, (1979)
Olga Craig, "The Soldier of Orange Dies at 90," The Telegraph, (2007).
1 Several names were changed to bring attention to the fact that elements of the story were changed so it could be adapted for film. The number of characters in particular was reduced to tell a better story.
2 As in the House of Orange-Nassau, the family behind the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule, which eventually led to an independent nation state for the Netherlands.
3 Along with Albert Einstein, several other Nobel laureates, and a handful of the Netherlands royal family including Queen Wilhelmina herself, the same Queen that would Erik would accompany on her voyage back to home soil after the war.
Kristen Bialik is a writer, teacher and graduate student of Journalism and Mass Communication. In her spare time, she's a baker of pies and maker of stories.


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There's no better way to make a home more beautiful than by growing a garden and enjoying the sight of fresh blooms, thick shrubs, and tall trees. A garden does wonders for the home. When a house is surrounded by shrubs, trees, and flowers, the air is cooler, the place is brighter, and the environment is calmer and happier. Florals and greens contribute a lot to a person's health and wellness and prompts him to spend more time outdoors. When you diligently take care of your garden and monitor each plant's growth, you are unknowingly doing yourself a favor, too. Imagine the vitamins your body receives from morning light and the relaxing ambiance that soothes your mind, body, and soul as you stay immersed in watering your plants and walking around your garden. If you are thinking of developing your green thumb but you do not have a large outdoor space to work with, why not start small? It's a great way to learn without biting off more than you can chew. A garden window installation is the perfect option.
What is a Garden Window?
A garden window is an installation customized to hold flowers and plants growing in pots. These window installations are often placed in sunnier parts of the home, helping its growth and at the same time, making it easier for the homeowner to water the plants and observe its progress. Garden windows are usually made of vinyl or aluminum - reliable materials that are water-resistant and non-corrosive. This means the homeowner does not have to deal with rust or water stains anymore. Plants and flowers will make your home more inviting, improving its ambiance and making it a more pleasant environment to be in. Your family and guests will surely appreciate seeing blooms peeking from your window installations. Paramus Window Installation can help make this possible. With our help, you'll have garden windows installed in no time.
Since the discovery of aluminum and vinyl and how these materials could be used effectively in window construction, there has since been a significant increase in the number of window types available on the market. From basic, to decorative, to outdoor windows, homeowners and commercial space owners were given more options in terms of which window installation to choose for certain areas of homes and business establishments. Part of the innovation included garden window installations, or "window farming," as called by others. This enabled people to discover, develop, and nurture their green thumbs and delve further into the benefits of growing their own herbs and flowers instead of settling for artificial or store-bought.
Benefits of Garden Windows
We could go on for hours, discussing the many benefits of having gardens in your home, whether big or small. Residing in a city filled with people, buildings, vehicles, and absorbing the hustle-bustle and diving into the stress of it all will most definitely take its toll on your mind, body, and spirit. It isn't an easy task, achieving work-life balance. We need as much help as we can to restore our energy and relax our minds. What we fail to realize is that all these are possible within our homes. Most people opt for spas, out of town trips, and other activities that require added expenses and road trips. Why not grow your own garden? This will help put your mind at ease. Paramus Window Installation can help you by providing you a sturdy window installation that can hold your plants and flowers.
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Get Rid Of A Stalker
If you're wondering if this person is a Vivo stalker, then this list may help you to determine.
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This is the most underestimated part of getting rid of a stalker. People will say that they told their stalker " numerous " times to leave them alone. Numerous? That indicates that you continued to react to their attempts to seek attention. Stalkers thrive off of this.
Make it clear that you want no further voeling with them. They may test whether or not you're serious by doing things to get your attention. DO NOT give them the satisfaction.
Never Compromise With A Stalker
You CAN NOT compromise with a stalker. Do not have a back and forward relationship with them. They'll think that you are not serious. There are numerous people with restraining orders that are arrested after going on a date with the person they were warned to stay away from. You can't have it both ways. NEVER go back on your word. They'll only use this to justify stalking you further.
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The Good News About Your Stalker
The good fresh about your stalker is that they'll eventually vanish. The majority of stalkers are not violent. Usually they're heart violated people that have a hard time letting go.
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One of the seven blessings recited at a wedding and at the subsequent celebrations is "You should rejoice, beloved friends, just as Your Creator rejoiced previosly in Gan Eden. Blessed are You, Hashem, who gladdens the groom and bride."
Rabbi Ezriel Tauber asked why do we call the groom and bride "beloved friends." Until this point, they were two single individuals, who may or may not have had a prior relationship. Marriage definitely adds a new degree of closeness in any relationship. If these two individuals are just beginning to truly know each other from this point on, how could it be that we already term them "ahuvim," "beloved?"
The answer is that before these two souls were born, they were one in Gan Eden, in paradise. When a couple marries, they are joining their souls together once agagin, albeit here on Earth as opposed to in heaven. Marriage is actually a process where people "find" themselves, so to speak. They find their other half, the half of them which they were united with in a world of spirituality. Being that they at one time were united, of course now they will be the closest friends possible. The couple is once agagin sharing one neshama one soul, in a bond of endearing friendship.
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Located on the fifth floor and consists of two rooms, bedroom and living room and two bathrooms, one with shower the other with tub. Furthermore the suite is equipped with a minibar.
Extends over two floors. The entrance is on the fourth floor and the suite consists of a living room and a bathroom with shower on this level. There is a writing desk, a bathroom with tub and the bedroom on the upper floor. The bed is in a width of 160 cm. From the balcony you can enjoy a fantastic view. The suite is equipped with a minibar.


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Professionalism: What We Say
Adam Thompson, EMT-P | 4:00 PM | General Discussion | 5 comments
5 comments:
- Shaggy said...
Very good. Sometimes I have to remind myself of these things as I have let my empathy fade, as you put it. Sometimes it is easy to understand how EMS providers get to this point, expecially when you are doing about 8-10 calls in a 12 hour shift, and many of them you just want to slap someone. But if you put it in perspective you are a healthcare provider and they are calling you because they cannot, for whatever reason, get medical advice from anyone else, then it should make you feel more compassionate, and more important. The problem, Adam, is many EMS folks see themselves simply as high teck glorified EMERGENCY ambulance attendants and drivers. Not only that, they have been beat down into believing that enough to tell people they cannot offer advise, only they are there to TRANSPORT people who NEED EMS. We believe that we are not educated, trained, or qualified to give obvious advise, instructions or referrals. Are we abused? Yes, many times, and I think we should take the time to educate people. The frustration is where people intentionally abuse the system, are aware you know it, and just don't care. I am still grappling with how to handle these folks.
- January 17, 2010 at 10:57 PM
- Adam Thompson, EMT-P said...
Well Shaggy,
I believe we absolutely offer medical advise. It may not be to the extent of what we could offer if they loosened the chains, but it is advise.
I understand, believe me do I understand, how taxing the EMS abusers may be. Just try not to sweat it. If you get frustrated, you increase stress. if you laugh it off and have a good time running the needless calls, you increase longevity. I believe there are more needless calls to come with less retribution. A public option for healthcare is inevitable, and it will increase our call volume. Whether you are for or against socialized healthcare doesn't matter. We are bound to be busier. We are bound to be busier running calls on more people that would have driven themselves to a clinic in the past. The fear of the bill (whether they paid it in the past or not), will be gone. So I say again, don't sweat these calls.
Being busy is a good thing. I bet there are some realtors, construction workers, and investors out there that wished they were busy. Yea, no one signs up to run the unimportant calls, but that's the gig Shaggy, you know that. And every once in a while, we get that unique chance to truly help someone.
I know my glass seems half full. I am an optimist. It is the only way to get through this job with a smile. It is too easy to complain. Consider it a challenge.
- January 17, 2010 at 11:17 PM
- Shaggy said...
I actually believe if we had a national health insurance, we could in fact, decrease our transports. How or why? We would be paid regardless of transport or not. I mean, if we treat and release, or prevent a patient from increasing healthcare costs by not taking them to the hospital for something not warranted, there would be a reward. The governing bodies who would regulate the insurance would rather pay us NOT to transport as it would be in their best interest. I also think that with a national plan, there would be more triaging of services, and this could begin with calls to 911.
We may not have to wait for healthcare reform to do that. If the economy does not improve, and EMS agencies need to make cuts, there will be less crews to take calls, and 911 centers will be forced to triage their calls a little more. That's just my take on it.
I am in favor of loosening our reigns, and we have to be the ones to force change. That could be by taking the initiative and educating patients and giving alternatives to transport, even if it takes a call to their PCP, cardiologist, or local hospital ortho clinic to make an outpatient appointment. You would be surprised how much influence you can make in stetting change.
- January 20, 2010 at 12:25 AM
- Adam Thompson, EMT-P said...
Shaggy I would agree except we believe in evidence right? Socialized healthcare has been tried. You don't have to travel far to see the strain it puts on a system. Boston has some of the longest wait times in ERs in the country. I have transported Canadians that say the purchase their own insurance because they are likely to be seen faster than with the public option provided by the Canadian government.
Imagine a country with only Medicaid. I don't want to express my opinion too much on the topic, because politics bring out the worst in people. I have researched places that have socialized healthcare. What has been tried just doesn't look good.
- January 20, 2010 at 1:20 PM
- Shaggy said...
Ah, the socialized medicine argument. At EMSVillage, ALL of the Canadians and others across both ponds swear by their national health plans and rebuke our propaganda against them. They still seem to be working there without a single industrialized country thinking of dismantling them, though many realized they have to cut back as too many people take advantage of the system. In the UK, they triage their calls at 911 and EMS can act as gatekeepers. Up North, the Canadians are just now realizing they need a similar triaging system, especially when they have ambulance crews waiting, no lie, up to 6 hours in an ED waiting to hand off their patient. They also don't have EMTALA laws.
Medicaid is jamming us up because of lack of adequate compensation and the medicaid clients abusing the system.
I think the whole system needs revamped, but, we will not see that happen. At least not for a long time until the healthcare infrastructure starts to break down more.
Why are we discussing this here? Sorry about that.
- January 21, 2010 at 1:59 AM


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Lowlight is the monicker under which songwriter Nick Foltz performs. Foltz, a product of Kentucky, spent most of his life in the south, the region where so much of what is American music was born. While living in New York City in his early 20s and trying to figure out what to do with himself he started writing songs and busking in the NYC subways to make rent. After several months deciding to head to North Carolina to put together a band and see the country. This first band, The Delta Drift, was "where I learned what it really was to be in a band. How to perform live, how to really play with other musicians in a way that excited me. And how to travel with a band, like a van full of sleep-deprived pirates."
His travels eventually led him to Portland,OR and its fruitful music scene. In 2013 he began work on a new project, Lowlight. Lowlight started as a recording project.
"I had always wanted to go into the studio and make an album playing as many of the instruments as I could. It's probably hubris but also it's a way to stay mentally involved through the recording process and a way to develop songs and just have fun trying things. A way to keep things fresh. It can also be a humbling experience, like when I heard myself drumming. So I brought in a drummer, James Pearson, for a good chunk of the record."
Now preparing to release the record, After Sundown, Foltz has put together a band consisting of Pearson, guitarist Chris Viola and other Portland aces to bring his songs to life. Look for them debuting the live show this fall.
dKOTA is music from Portland, Oregon that explores expansiveness, dynamics, the unexpected, articulate songwriting, and heartfelt lyrical expression. The project is lead by songwriter and vocalist, Dustin Johnsen. Dustin's songwriting utilizes American roots music as a foundation to layer an amalgam of sonic textures, dissonance and resolve, and intentional rough edges.
dKOTA has played nearly every small and mid-sized Portland venue, including Mississippi Studios, Doug Fir, Star Theatre, White Eagle Saloon, among others. The sophomore album, our analog technology, was released in late 2014 and is a split double-EP, one part with a full band, the other a solo acoustic work. The debut album, the self-dyssimilar, was released in 2012. All music can be found on their website and iTunes, Amazon, and all your favorite digital download dot coms.com.