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Not all couples who come for relationship counselling are in dire straits. Often there are times where couples just want some education and awareness around the behaviour that's contributing to their Read More
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The unveiling of localized soybean production data, tips for managing new and emerging pests and strategies for optimizing soil health and fertility to boost yields will be the focus of Iowa Soybean Association's (ISA) 2019 Farmer Research Tour.
Departing from the traditional format of one centrally located annual conference, ISA is taking the show on the road to engage farmers and industry partners. The stop closest to Monticello will be Feb. 12 at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.


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Along with A Christmas Carol, screenings and adaptations of the Frank Capra film It's A Wonderful Life flood the media each yuletide season. NoHo's Theatre Unleashed, like many a Los Angeles theatrical group, proved unwilling to simply mount a classic. They re-imagined it, in part because company member Jim Martyka wrote a fresh version--one with more than a few delightful surprises.
It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play proves itself a play-within-a play. Like many an adaptation, Martyka's script uses the style of a radio play to get around the flashbacks and vast character changes required by the story. But what his version does--and others do not (at least the ones I've seen)--is give a parallel story to the radio performers themselves.
And so we're off! As a playwright myself, the trick of getting the audience invested in the play's production made we want to applaud! Eventually of course I did! Because apart from the--very clever--writing, everything about this production struck the right notes. The comedy veers between madcap to achingly human. The stories echo back and forth on many levels, heightening the power of both the radio play and the radio players. In fact, this may well be my favorite version of IAWL ever! So writer, cast and director Jenn Scuderi Crafts all deserve lots of applause from plenty of audiences (which I hope they will get).
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LETC June 27-28 update
Wednesday Ride (June 27)
We will meet at the start of our time trial course tonight NOT Cuppa Joe. So please arrive at SW Marine Dr @ Camosun ready to ride by 6:30 pm
The workout is;
- Warm up 10-15 min in teams of 3-5 riders
- 2 x 16 km team time trials
- time trial #1: 12 km as team (drafting okay) / last 4 km solo (no drafting)
- 15 min easy recovery ride
- time trial #2: 8 km as team (drafting okay) / last 8 km solo (no drafting)
- Warm down 10 min +
Thursday Run (June 28)
The run venue this week is Jericho Park East at our usual 6:30 pm start time. Look for the group around the lifeguard station.
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José Alfredo Pequeño is an IT professional and expert with more that 28 years of experience. With nearly 23 years at Banregio (Banco Regional de Monterrey) he has developed an impressive expertise in business intelligence analysis, Balance Score Card (Bank Operations and IT), operations and IT budget control, outsourcing management, IT infrastructure and architecture, amongst many others.
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Even though cats are very skilled at keeping their fur clean as they groom daily, they can still have a few problems. And some of these problems will require the help from her cat owners. Therefore, it is important for cat owners to recognize and understand what to do when these problems arise.
Needless to say, if you have a long-haired cat, then you will be dealing with fur issues on a routine basis. And if you are presently looking to get a cat, then you should understand that long-haired cats do require more maintenance-so be prepared.
Cleaning Dirty Fur
Most of the time, cats typically don't require any washing as they do a great job of cleaning themselves. However, there will be times when your cat's coat may become greasy or dirty, and you will need to give them a little help. And also understand that if your cat is light colored, then they might require a little extra attention.
If your cat is really dirty, then you will need to simply give him or her a bath. It is important that you use a soap or shampoo that is designed specifically for cats. Do not use soaps or cleaners that humans use. The important thing here is anticipating how your cat will be a when it's placed in a tub of water. The first thing you need to do is make sure the water is at a comfortable temperature. Make sure it is a little warmer than room temperature. The best way to handle the cat in a bathtub is to rip them by the scruff of their net and use your free hand to splash water and gently clean its fur.
If your cat reacts too violently to being bathed, then there is dry technique that can be used. Get yourself a dry shampoo that is especially designed for cats. Also, you should realize that this type of cleaning is only available for short haired cats and should only be used if your cat is not very dirty. The way it works and that you rub the dry material into your cat's coat and then you brush it out.
Dealing with Matted Fur
Matted fur is a condition that usually only pertains to long haired cats and let me tell you, it can be a huge nightmare. This is where dense globs of dirty unkempt fur build up over time. If you blow off cleaning your cat's dirty fur, then you will be dealing with matted fur eventually.
In order to deal with matted fur, you need a special comb or brush that allows you to get under the mat and attempt to brush it out. DO NOT pull their fur out. If you cannot gently run this comb through it after a while, then you will have to shave it off.
Swallowing Fur
Over time, your kitty will swallow lots of fur depending of their grooming habits. They eventually hack up fur balls that have accumulated inside their stomach and intestines. This is normal for the most part, but it is good idea to give them an edible lubricant to assist them in dealing with their ingested fur.
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text: Opinion Poet on Call Dose Of Fellow Man Spurs Creativity March 17, 2010 Commentator Andrei Codrescu says he once had to escape an artists' colony because it isolated him from the buzz of the city. Today, he's content having more trees and fewer people. But he says peace of mind and solitude are not a good breeding ground for creative ideas. Dose Of Fellow Man Spurs Creativity Listen · 2:58 2:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124783771/124784698" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


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You are here: Home Legal Topics Asset Management FCA releases three more SMCR Consultation Papers
One consultation paper sets out details of the proposed Duty of Responsibility for insurers and FCA-solo regulated firms. The proposals reflect most of the current Decision Procedure and Penalties Manual (DEPP) and Handbook guidance for banks. The second and third Consultation Papers (CPs) cover the detailed proposals for all types of FCA solo-regulated firms and insurers and the transitional arrangements for them to be covered under the proposed extension to the regime, including transitional provisions to give firms time adapt to the new regime.
Policy statements are to be expected in summer 2018 and the FCA suggests that the new rules are envisaged to apply to insurers from late 2018 and to other firms from mid-to late 2019. We anticipate that solo-regulated firms will be pleased to have more time to prepare for implementation given the competing demands of MiFID2 and Brexit.
The consultation closes on 21 February 2018 and we would welcome any comments you might have. For solo-regulated firms, please contact Andrea Finn or Penny Miller. In respect of insurers or insurance brokers, please contact Pollyanna Deane. Otherwise do please contact your usual contact at Simmons & Simmons LLP. A more detailed analysis of the Consultation Papers will follow.
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Either I'm getting so heavily into researching how to write I can't stand to read or the stuff I'm reading is not that good. Either way, it isn't nearly as much fun anymore. One of my favorite authors is Ted Dekker. I hate to say his early stuff is better than his later stuff, but when I review the order in which I read his works, most of his very early works were the last ones I read. I thought it appropriate that within 2 years of learning of his work I had read his entire published collection culminating with Obsession. He has since come out with 3 more books. One, Immanuel's Veins, I found to be a quick read, but was very base. There were plenty of ties to his Books of History that made you slap your forehead and say, "Nice!" but the characters did not seem to leap off the page like Thomas Hunter.
Despite the fact that I bought The Priest's Graveyard the first week it was out, I have not yet been able to finish it. After 2 weeks of trying to find time to read in my splintered life, I am 29 chapters into it and it has hit its typical Dekker-esque page turning point where you'd rather read then put it down. But throughout the book I have found no fewer than 3 characters acting in a way that is not consistent with the way a real person would act. Despite this, the interwoven plot twists and turns on itself in such a way that even though you look for the unexpected bits you may just barely miss them. The techniques, the writing skill, the parallel paths of characters, the rising action leading to the point so beautifully, skillfully, and subtly pointed out at the beginning is nearly textbook by comparison. Is Dekker as bold and brazen with his demonstration of truth woven through fiction? Maybe not as clearly as Thunder of Heaven or When Heaven Weeps, but it is still there.
So my question is this. do we put up with minor flaws in one part of a book in order to be "wowed" by another? The bits I'm complaining about are easily overlooked, blips in the digital mesh, hardly worth a mention really, when compared to the overall mastery of the work.
For the record, it isn't just Dekker, his just happens to be the work I have most recently read. I also found Hemingway a bit disappointing after recently finishing The Sun Also Rises.
Years ago I discovered that when I did things like running the soundboard at church I missed the message. Paying close attention to the minor nuances of things trying to make it so that they did not distract others from the message at hand had made me more of a technician than a listener. I suspect that the same is coming true of my reading. Has anyone else shared a similar event?


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More about me that you may or may not want to know
A little while ago, when that "25 Random Things About Me" was running rampant on Facebook, I sat down one day, having avoided writing one about myself for some time, and succumbed. I was bored, it was cold out, Nora was napping and I figured, "Hey, I could read a good book but how about spilling some pointless information on the Internet?" It felt dumb. I mean, not that there's anything wrong with that sort of thing, but there isn't that much about me that people don't know, so my "25 Random Things" was more like "25 Things" I've told you a bunch of times already." So when I was tagged in this other survey on Facebook I probably should have settled with a "why bother?" but instead I decided on a resounding "let's do it!"
I thought I'd fill it out here, though, because - I don't want to be a hater or anything - but I like my blog a lot more than I like Facebook. Firstborn Share
1. Was your first pregnancy planned? It was, like, I don't know. Too personal. That's a good start on a post about "sharing."
2. Were you married at the time? Yes. Thank God. Or else the Catholics would have come calling.
3. What was your reaction? Nausea. Excitement. A sense of calm. Repeat.
4. Was abortion an option for you? Is this seriously a question on a Facebook survey? Are we having fun? Or are we starting semi-political debates?
5. How old were you? 30.
6. How did you find out you were pregnant? A pregnancy test, silly.
7. Who did you tell first? J, but almost my best friend Jennifer, for real, because J was at work and I couldn't wait. But then I reconsidered and decided I should tell my husband first because, you know, it was his baby and all.
8. Did you want to find out the sex? Yes.
9. Due date? September 25.
10. Did you have morning sickness? I sort of felt like I was carsick some of the time, but I was pretty lucky and it was never that bad. I was incredibly tired, however, during the first trimester, more tired than I've ever been in my life.
11. What did you crave? A very serious and important matter in my pregnancy. See here.
12. Who/what irritated you the most? My swollen ankles.
13. What was your first child's sex? Girl.
14. Did you wish you had the opposite sex of what you were getting? No, I was very happy that the sonographer was "99 percent sure" we were having a girl. There was this one point right after delivery where the anesthesiologist made an honest mistake and called the baby "he" and I started freaking out immediately thinking about the 7,000 pink outfits we were somehow going to have to return.
15. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? Are you kidding me? There is no way I'm answering this. I gained, you know, enough to sustain the baby that was growing inside me. Plus ice cream pounds. Sometimes I wish we'd return to a culture of decency and decorum where women didn't dare talk about things like weight. That's how it used to be in the good old days, right?
16. Did you have a baby shower? Yes.
17. Was it a surprise or did you know? Um, I'm getting kind of sick of this survey. And bored. Anyway, I had one that was thrown by J's side of the family that was a complete and awesome surprise, one thrown by my office that was a total surprise and one thrown by my oldest and best friends that was a lovely sort-of surprise. My mom's side of the family also threw me one that I knew about. I'm a lucky girl.
18. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? I was very lucky and did not have any at all.
19. Where did you give birth? Yale.
Right now I am watching Nora, who was recently learned to turn herself over on her tummy, faceplanting on her activity mat while chewing on a little toy duck. Do I or do I not save her? After all, she is learning, and in my opinion she needs to learn that when she gets herself into situations like this, she's got to get herself out. And, I mean, it's pretty funny. It is also more interesting than where I gave birth, is the thing.
20. How many hours were you in labor? 24 (insert expletive) hours including the C-section.
21. Who drove you to the hospital? J.
Have you guys read the Twilight series? Jennifer is trying to convince me that I should start reading them. I'm nervous about it, because I'm pretty sure it's going to result in a Harry Potter-like addiction where I'm not going to want to do anything else for a few weeks. Then again, I could really use some good train reading.
22. Who watched you give birth? It was just gonna be J, the doctor and nurse, but it turned out to be a rather large surgical team. I viewed them all as very good friends at the time.
23. Was it natural or C-section? Please see above.
24. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? Yes I totally, totally did. I really respect women who go without, but I am very happy with my decision.
27. How much did your child weigh? 7 lbs. 11 oz.
28. When was your child actually born? September 20, five days early.
29. What did you name him/her? Nora Claire Chipmunk Cheeks McDonough.
30. How old is your firstborn today? Four and a half months. I was just kidding about "chipmunk cheeks," by the way.


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Tomorrow marks the 72nd birthday of one of the most fascinating, charismatic, inspiring, and beloved figures in modern sports. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. in Louisville on January 17, 1942.
As a boxer, Ali connected with legions of fans due not only to his amazing feats in the ring (he remains the only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion) but also his famous brand of self-promotion. He became known as The Louisville Lip due to enduring statements like "I am the Greatest" and "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Of course, his talent in the ring backed up his statements. Ali later said, "At home, I am a nice guy, but I don't want the world to know. Humble people, I've found, don't get very far."
Nobody ever mistook Ali for being humble. Throughout the Sixties and Seventies, he was known not only for his boxing successes and outlandish statements, but also for his political and cultural stances. His religious and social objections to the Vietnam War as well as his candor regarding race and political issues made him a counterculture icon. Ali wasn't just a boxer, he was the first true "Sports Personality", establishing the groundwork for modern sports culture. As the writer Joyce Carol Oates said in her work "On Boxing", Ali was one of the few athletes in any sport to "define the terms of his public reputation." Ali's reputation extended far beyond the realm of sports; he is a seminal figure in modern African-American culture, with popularity that has racial lines for decades.
Upon his retirement from boxing, Ali has devoted his time and resources to humanitarian causes and Parkinson's Disease research. He is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Honor, Amnesty International's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the National Constitution Center Liberty Medal.
Louisville's Muhammad Ali Center, established by The Champ and his wife Lonnie, is an education center and museum devoted to the six principles established by Ali:
- Confidence: Belief in oneself, one's abilities, and one's future.
- Conviction: A firm belief that gives one the courage to stand behind that belief, despite pressure to do otherwise.
- Dedication: The act of devoting all of one's energy, effort, and abilities to a certain task.
- Giving: To present voluntarily without expecting something in return.
- Respect: Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of, oneself and others.
- Spirituality: A sense of awe, reverence, and inner peace inspired by a connection to all of creation and/or that which is greater than oneself.
The Ali Center is celebrating Muhammad Ali's 72nd birthday on Friday with a special free screening of the film "The Trials of Muhammad Ali" at 6 p.m. All day at the Center. Visitors can create birthday cards for The Champ that day, and those who can't attend the festivities are asked to use the Twitter hashtag #HBDMuhammadAli.
From all of us at HerKentucky, Happy Birthday, Muhammad! You'll always be The Greatest to us!


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Every visitor's first stop in the city should be Lotzia, a very well-preserved Venetian building from the 16th century that houses the public library and can be found in the old town. Lotzia is a place of great historical interest, as it used to be a forum for noblemen and other prominent figures, where they would congregate in order to discuss matters of public affairs and commerce. Another sight of great interest is the Fortezza in Paleokastro hill. The fortress dates back to the Venetian occupation and visitors are admitted through the central entrance, into an arcade that leads to the interior of the castle.
Despite being the third largest city in the island, Rethymno maintains a unique character that transports visitors back in time. With well-preserved features that date back to the times of the Ottoman Empire and Venetian occupation. Rethymno is very charming and has a very relaxed 'small town' feel, wrapped in the hot Mediterranean sun, it maintains a unique oriental atmosphere similar to the port cities of Maghreb and Anatolia. The city combines Orthodox and Catholic churches, mosques, Venetian mansions, arches and cobble streets, making it one of the most well preserved medieval cities in Greece. The harmony and beauty of Rethymno will evoke feelings of awe and will excite even the most demanding visitors. Definitely a 'no miss' from any traveller's itinerary. The feeling you get from this lovely town will be something memorable. You will travel through time and you will enjoy Crete at its best.
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The most significant sight of the town is unquestionably the Venetian fortress Kales. The fortress can be found in the entrance of the old port and dates back to the 13th century. The fortress regularly hosts some cultural events such as concert and dance shows. Visitors should not forget to take a walk along the seaside in the evening and see the mesmerising sunset.
If visiting Ierapetra one should not miss the tiny but picturesque old town called 'Kato Mera' endowed with narrow alleyways and flower patios. The enclave boasts one of the weirdest attractions in the island, which is called 'Home of Napoleon'. Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte stayed the overnight in July 1798, it is said that he was hosted there by a local family but without revealing them their true identity.
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Trump Administration Decides Not to Renew Iran Oil Import Waivers in May
Pictured Above: Senior policy adviser to the Secretary of State and special envoy for Iran Brian Hook at the announcement of the creation of the Iran Action Group in the Press Briefing Room at the Department of State, Aug. 16, 2018. Credit: U.S. Department of State/Flickr.
(JNS) The United States will not renew temporary waivers that were given to more than several countries regarding Iranian oil imports, announced U.S. special representative for Iran Brian Hook. The renewal would be up in May.
"Iran's oil customers should not expect new waivers to U.S. sanctions in May," said the top U.S. State Department official in an interview with the Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
This week, Hook was in Japan, which was one of the countries that received such a waiver and recently began importing oil from the Islamic Republic.
"The November waivers were designed to prevent a spike in oil prices, and it appears that there will be enough oil supply to satisfy demand this year," said Hook.
He emphasized, "We are not looking to grant any future waivers or exceptions to our sanctions regime, whether it's oil or anything else," adding that the United States seeks to "get to zero imports to Iranian crude as quickly as possible."
China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Iraq, Turkey, Italy and Greece were among the other countries that received exemptions for importing Iranian petroleum after U.S. sanctions, including those on Iranian oil, that were lifted under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal were reimposed last November.
Hook's announcement comes as Iran's oil minister blasted Italy and Greece on Tuesday for not importing the regime's oil even though they received a temporary U.S. waiver.
"No European country is buying oil from Iran except Turkey," said Bijan Zanganeh, according to the ISNA news agency. "Greece and Italy have been granted exemptions by America, but they don't buy Iranian oil, and they don't answer our questions."


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Situated in a wonderful, very quiet, family neighborhood close to the hospital and the bus route is an upstairs unfurnished suite is beautifully updated! Main floor has an open floor plan with large bright windows, 3 bedrooms, and a brand new 4 pc washroom. Main source of heating is a new economical heat pump. Included in the many updates are upgraded plumbing in the kitchen and washroom, newer appliances with a private brand new high efficiency washer and dryer. There is a separate hot water tank and meter from downstairs. Additional soundproofing measures have been taken between upper level and suite. There is car port parking, the backyard is fully fenced and private; plus a nice little deck off the kitchen for your summer BBQ's ! Trails and parks are less then a block away.
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Last week, in the midst of marriage equality and affordable healthcare wins for the U.S., senior U.S. Department of Transportation administrators, agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and high-profile leaders from transportation's private sector, took the time to meet with select high-school girls who have shown an interest in learning more about career opportunities in the industry.
Transportation YOU, a program of WTS International — the association for the advancement of women in transportation — capped off its year-long programs occurring around the U.S. at its flagship DC Youth Summit created for the young women and their mentors, women who themselves are rising leaders in the industry.
RELATED: Sec. Foxx receives WTS 'Diversity Leadership' award
"The success of the future of the transportation industry lies in its most important asset—its workforce — and its future leaders must be gender diverse to be successful. WTS International created Transportation YOU and this flagship DC Summit program to show young girls that developing their STEM talents can lead to a challenging and highly rewarding career in transportation," said Marcia Ferranto, WTS International's president and CEO.
The Transportation YOU DC Youth Summit spanned five days and included a visit to USDOT to meet with some of the young women from various modes who have chosen transportation as a career, and a meeting with Victor Mendez, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. In addition to visits to WMATA and NTSB to learn about data technologies and career paths in transportation investigations, the Summit attendees embarked on an academic challenge project coordinated by a special team from Rutgers and Carnegie Mellon about transportation technology. The project was woven throughout the robust Summit agenda.
"The DC Summit program relies heavily on the steering committee that creates the participant experience. WTS International recognizes these committee members and their organizations for the incredible time, dedication, and resources they provide, including 2015 Committee chair, Helen McSwain from Atkins, Laurie Cullen, also from Atkins, and Diana Giraldo from HNTB," said Ferranto. Also on the committee were Avital Barnea and Kristine Boswell of USDOT, Felicia Boyd of FAA, and Casey Manders, a graduating senior from Atlanta, GA.
The full agenda for last week's Transportation YOU DC Summit can be found at this link: http://www.transportationyou.org/dc-summit/2015-summit-diary/
The Transportation YOU initiative that takes place at the local level across WTS International's 60 chapters was spearheaded by USDOT in partnership with WTS in 2010 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The program is a source of scholarship, internship, and networking opportunities. It links young women with professionals in the field and inspires them to pursue STEM-related coursework and exposes them to career possibilities in the transportation industry not typically pursued by women.
The DOT has been unwaveringly determined to support President Obama's call to action to get more students, particularly young women, on track to take the helm of the country's infrastructure needs and in support of the "Ladders of Opportunity" initiative to provide a robust economy, thriving communities, and success of individuals. WTS was a natural fit for getting the program off the ground, according to WTS officials.
For more information about WTS International and Transportation YOU, contact Marcia Ferranto at 202-955-5085 or visit www.wtsinternational.org.***Transportation YOU is a hands-on, interactive, mentoring program that offers young girls ages 13-18 an introduction to a wide variety of transportation careers. Through the program, WTS chapters work to make a difference in the lives of young girls by offering programs and activities that will spark their interest in all modes of transportation and encourage them to take courses in science, technology, engineering and math, which are the stepping stones to exciting careers that can change the face of the transportation industry. For more information, contact Marcia Ferranto, WTS President and CEO, at 202-955-5085.
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The METRONext plan includes 75 miles of METRORapid BRT service, 16 additional miles of light rail, and 290 miles of BOOST or optimized bus service along heavily traveled routes.
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It isn't until you're in a rollover accident in not so hilly Iowa that you begin to fully appreciate what is meant by the center of gravity being high in an SUV. Well now you do know. The rollover accident is pretty common in Iowa.
The first one is near Hudson, Iowa and involves a Reinbeck woman and her five children (who by the way probably have a claim against Mom as the driver.).
The driver, Abigail Ann Swanson, 26, was headed west on Watters when she lost control and entered the south ditch and rolled her vehicle, according to the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office.
UPDATE WITH NAMES: Rollover accident reported near Hudson.
Then over to Maquoketa, Iowa where the Jackson County Sheriff's Office worked an accident - a roll-over with life threatening injuries. According to a press release, emergency personnel responded at 5:11 p.m. to a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 61, south of the Maquoketa city limits.
William C. Richardson, 76, of Indianola, was northbound on U.S. 61 when he drove onto the left shoulder, overcorrected and drove off of the right side of the road, rolling over three or four times and coming to rest on its top.
Heading over the Kansas we have 13-year-old girl dying in a single-vehicle rollover type crash near the Nebraska-Kansas border. According to KLKN Newsroom: "The Kansas Highway Patrol says Taylor Issac died in the Saturday morning accident. Her mother, 39 year old Nicki Issac, was driving from their home in Oklahoma to a high school class reunion in Underwood, Iowa, when their SUV went out of control and rolled."
In Missouri an Iowa woman was seriously injured in a rollover accident last Wednesday morning in Worth County, Missouri. The story from the St. Joseph News-Press: Sonia Lambson, 46, of Blockton, Iowa, was traveling south on U.S. Highway 169, about three miles north of Grant City, Mo., in a 1999 Volkswagen shortly before 9:30 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Ms. Lambson crossed the center line and went off the east side of the road before striking a field entrance.
The vehicle became airborne and upon landing, overturned and came to rest on its wheels, off the road.
And in Cerro Gordo County a Mason City woman was seriously injured in a rollover accident. "At 2:37 p.m. Barnish was driving west on 230th Street when she lost control on the gravel road and entered the north ditch, striking a ditch embankment and then rolling the vehicle into a field drive, according to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department. " Reported by Mary Pieper of the GlobeGazette.
So what are the common threads for all of these rollover accidents.
- Single vehicle crash.
- Each is driving an SUV.
- The SUV has a high CG.
- Driving too fast for the conditions.
- And we have to ask, were the driver's distracted?
- Driver's probably not paying enough attention the road conditions.
Rollover accident reported near Hudson
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
(JEFF REINITZ / Courier Staff Writer) HUDSON, Iowa -- Up to three people were injured in a rollover accident near Hudson Friday afternoon.
Girl dies in rollover accident at Nebraska border
The Kansas Highway Patrol says Taylor Issac died in the Saturday morning accident. ... in Underwood, Iowa, when their SUV went out of control and rolled.
One injured in rollover accident
Clinton Herald
By Samantha Pidde Herald Staff Writer MAQUOKETA — Jackson County Sheriff's Office personnel responded Saturday evening to a roll-over accident with ...
One injured in rollover accident
Clinton Herald
By Samantha Pidde Herald Staff Writer MAQUOKETA — Jackson County Sheriff's Office personnel responded Saturday evening to a roll-over accident with ...
Woman injured in rollover accident - Globe Gazette
Woman injured in rollover accident. Print Email. « Rollover. » 2012-07-02T19:03 00Z 2012-07-02T21:01:17Z Woman injured in rollover accident North Iowa ...
Iowa woman hurt in rollover accident - St. Joseph News-Press and ...
An Iowa woman was seriously injured in a rollover accident Wednesday morning in Worth County, Mo.


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NDIA Privacy Policy
A short Privacy Notice can be accessed here. A Privacy Notice is a short statement which provides a simple summary of the way we handle personal information. Further detail is included in the Privacy Policy.
Part A – About the NDIA
What is the NDIA?
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA, we, our) is responsible for delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS is a once in a generation social and economic reform. It is a new way of providing support for people with a disability, their families and carers.
Information concerning the rollout of the NDIS across Australia's states and territories can be found here:
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Tasmania
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Australian Capital Territory.
- Western Australia
- Northern Territory
You can learn more about the NDIS by:
- visiting the NDIA website: www.ndis.gov.au
- calling the NDIS Helpline on 1800 800 110
- emailing any questions to us using the Contact form.
What are the NDIA's privacy obligations?
Our policy is to respect and protect the privacy of all people connected with the NDIA, including participants, providers, employees, contractors and community partners. This Privacy Policy tells you the kinds of personal information we, and others for us, collect and hold, how and why we collect and hold that information and how we use it. It also tells you how you can access and amend your personal information and how you may make a complaint if you think that we have breached our privacy obligations.
Personal information is information or an opinion about an individual whose identity is reasonably identifiable. Examples of personal information include a person's name, address, date of birth and details about their health or disabilities.
Privacy laws do not apply to the information of corporate entities, such as providers or community partners. However, the personal information of individuals connected with those entities (such as employees) will be protected by privacy laws.
In dealing with personal information, we abide by the obligations imposed on us under federal law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth) (NDIS Act).
The Privacy Act authorises our collection of personal information where this is required to facilitate access to the NDIS and perform our other functions.
We are also bound by confidentiality and secrecy provisions in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth) (NDIS Act). These provisions limit how we collect and use personal information and when and to whom information can be disclosed.
Part B – Our personal information handling practices
What kinds of personal information does the NDIA collect and hold?
The kinds of information we collect and hold includes (but is not limited to) personal information about participants and other users of our services, and about our employees, contractors and providers.
Examples of personal information that we may collect includes:
- name, contact details date of birth and age
- gender, details about participants' physical or mental health, including disabilities
- information about participants' support requirements
- details of guardians and nominees, including names, addresses and contact details
- Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN)
- details of feedback or complaints about services provided by us
- bank account details
- employee records.
You can choose to deal with us anonymously, in which case your personal information is not subject to privacy laws. However, if a person becomes, or applies to become, a participant in the NDIS or a registered provider of supports, it is impractical to deal with that person on an anonymous basis.
How will the NDIA collect and hold personal information?
We often collect personal information from people directly or from people who are authorised to represent them. While you do not have to provide us with all information requested, not providing this information to us may mean that:
- we may not be able to decide whether you can become a participant;
- decisions may be delayed while we seek further information; and
- we may not be able to approve your plan and the supports funded through the NDIS.
We sometimes collect personal information from a third party if you have consented, been told of this practice, or would reasonably expect us to collect the information in this way. An example of this is collecting information from a healthcare service, such as a residential care facility, which is managing a participant's care.
We, or third parties acting on our behalf, may also collect personal information from third party disability support providers, state and territory governments and other Commonwealth government entities (for example, the Department of Human Services) where this collection is authorised under law.
Federal law allows us to require the provision of information in certain circumstances. We do this in order to perform our functions, including facilitating the NDIS. The information collected is usually about participants, prospective participants, registered providers or persons with a disability who may wish to access the NDIS and is collected from other government bodies, registered providers of NDIS supports or anyone else who may hold relevant information.
Third parties that may collect personal information on our behalf include:
- our community partners; and
- other parties contracted to collect information, including the Department of Human Services.
We, or third parties acting on our behalf, may contact you by phone, for example, to facilitate your access to the NDIS. In the event we do contact you, we will ask for certain personal information over the phone, but will only request this information once explaining the purpose for asking for this information and seeking your consent to proceed.
If you are ever unsure about whether a person calling you is from the NDIA, or one of our community partners, before you give them any information, you should ask the person to verify your NDIS reference number. Alternatively, you should take their name and number and call the NDIA back. If you think you may have been contacted by someone wrongly claiming to be from the NDIA, please contact us by emailing feedback [at] ndis.gov.au or calling 1800 800 110.
Calls to the NDIA are recorded in most cases and are retained in accordance with the Archives Act 1983 (Archives Act).
We collect personal information about employees and prospective employees in order to conduct employment and employment-related activities such as payroll services, recruitment and selection, performance management, reporting and work health and safety. Our collection, use and disclosure of personal information about employees and prospective employees is in accordance with the Public Service Act 1999.
How do we use and disclose personal information?
We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information for the purpose of providing services, including implementing the NDIS, conducting our operations, communicating with participants and health service providers, conducting research and evaluation on the NDIS, and complying with our legal obligations.
We make a record of some phone calls to help us in ensuring that the service we provide meets the highest standards.
We may use your information to seek feedback from you regarding your level of satisfaction with our services.
If we need to disclose personal information outside the NDIA, we will de-identify the information prior to disclosure, wherever it is practicable to do so. We will not normally disclose a person's personal information to anyone outside the NDIA except where we refer participants to external providers of in-kind supports under an approved NDIS plan; where that person consents; or where the disclosure is authorised or required under law.
Some examples of when we may disclose personal information include:
- in delivering the NDIS and our other functions (for example, quality assurance purposes, training and the purpose of improving our services);
- referrals to external providers of in-kind supports for NDIS participants, or sharing information with community partners where this is required for services included in an approved NDIS plan;
- this is required or authorised by law, including under the NDIS Act;
- it will prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to someone's life or health or a threat to public health or safety;
- it is a necessary part of an internal investigation following a complaint; or
- we use a contractor to provide some NDIS services and the contractor needs personal information of certain participants, providers, carers or other persons in order to perform that service.
Users of the NDIA computer system may at times be able to see a person's name (if the person is a participant, provider of supports, nominee or other person known to the NDIA) when performing duties either as an NDIA employee or on behalf of the NDIA, but are only permitted to record, use or disclose that information if it is directly related to performing those duties.
A state or territory government official may also have access to personal information as part of the intergovernmental arrangements.
We will not sell or rent your information to anyone and will not transfer your information overseas unless you agree to this.
When we use third parties, such as community partners and other contractors, to perform certain functions, the third parties are contractually required to work in accordance with the Privacy Act and the NDIS Act. The contractor is also required to treat personal information they may see or handle with care and confidentiality.
In the case of child participants, or participants who do not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves, we liaise with the people (such as a parent, guardian or nominee) who are responsible for their welfare, rather than them directly.
We may also request personal information of participants, providers and community partners to ensure the integrity of the NDIS, which includes identifying and responding to any fraudulent activities or misuse of NDIS funds.
How does the NDIA deal with Tax File Numbers?
If a person gives us their Tax File Number (TFN), we keep that information secure.
Due to legal restraints on the disclosure of TFNs, if a person asks us for their TFN, we will not be able to provide it to them. If a person wants to obtain their TFN, or the TFN of a family member, they will need to obtain this from the Australian Taxation Office directly.
In limited circumstances, the Australian Taxation Commissioner can be required by law to provide a person's TFN to us.
How does the NDIA protect personal information?
We take steps to ensure that no-one outside the NDIA can access information we hold about someone without that person's consent, unless that access is authorised or required under law.
We have systems and procedures in place to protect personal information from misuse and loss, as well as from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. These steps include:
- paper records are held securely in accordance with Australian government security guidelines;
- access to personal information is on a need-to-know basis, by authorised personnel;
- our premises have secure access; and
- storage and data systems and protections are regularly updated and audited.
When no longer required, personal information is destroyed in a secure manner, or archives or deleted in accordance with our obligations under federal law.
Part C – Our website
This part of our Privacy Policy explains the kinds of information that we collect in managing and operating our website, how such information is used and under what circumstances and to whom it may be disclosed.
What are the NDIA's web-based services?
Our web-based services are included on our website, which also contains links to our participant and provider portals.
We provide secure web-based services. However, users are advised that there are inherent risks in transmitting information across the internet, including the risk that information sent to or from a website may be intercepted, corrupted or modified by third parties. You can communicate with us, or provide documents to us, by a range of means, including in person or by post, as well as electronically (via email or through our website or myplace portal).
What personal information does the NDIA collect and hold from website users?
We do not collect personal information from browsers of our website.
We collect personal information supplied in the process of submitting queries, feedback or complaints through our website or where a person registers for our email newsletter or notification services.
Anyone can unsubscribe from our services at any time. Links to unsubscribe to our services are found on the bottom of our emails, or people can unsubscribe by contacting us at any time.
How do we use and disclose information collected from our website?
We will only use personal information submitted through our website for the purposes for which the information was provided.
Email addresses provided through website queries will only be used for the purpose of responding to those queries and will not be added to any mailing lists (unless that person has elected to subscribe to our mailing list). We will not use or disclose an email address for any other purpose without the relevant person's consent, unless it is otherwise in accordance with the Privacy Act or the NDIS Act.
Does the NDIA use cookies?
A "cookie" is a small file supplied by the NDIA and stored by the web browser software on a person's computer when they access our website. (An explanation of cookies can be found at the website of the Australian Information Commissioner(external).)
We use a session cookie for maintaining contact with a user throughout a web browsing session. At the end of the session, the user may choose to manually logoff and the cookie is immediately deleted. If a person does not logoff at the end of the session, we will automatically log that person off after about 20 minutes. This will ensure that no other person has access to this information.
In order to use certain features which personalise our website, users must use a browser which is enabled to accept cookies.
We analyse non-identifiable website traffic data (including through the use of third party service providers) to improve our services and for statistical purposes. No attempt will be made to identify anonymous users or their browsing activities.
External links to third party websites
Our website contains external links and widgets operated by certain third parties, such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin and Google. These external third parties may not be subject to the Privacy Act. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, or the accuracy, content or security of their websites. You should examine each website's privacy policies and use your own discretion regarding use of their site.
Part D – Queries, concerns and further information
How can a person access or update the information the NDIA holds about them?
We aim to ensure that the information we hold about a person is accurate, up to date, complete and relevant before acting on it. If a person learns that personal information we hold about them is inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, that person should contact us so that their information can be updated.
Where a person requests us to correct personal information we hold about them, we will action this request promptly. A person can also request that we notify that change to any other agencies or organisations that we have previously disclosed the personal information to.
If we do not agree to correct our records as requested, we will give written notice of the decision, setting out our reasons for refusing the request and how that person can lodge a complaint about our decision.
If a participant or registered provider would like to see what information we hold about them, we recommend checking the myplace Participant's Portal (external) or myplace Provider's Portal (external) (accessed through the myGov platform) as a first step. This will contain almost all the information we hold about them. In addition, the person can ask to access the information (see our Access to Information page). Sometimes it may not be possible to give the person a copy of all information we hold about them, especially if it contains details about other people, or if it providing the information may lead to harm being done to another person. Where a person's own information can be provided to them, we will provide this information as soon as possible (and by no later than 30 days of the request).
If we do not agree to a request for access to personal information, we will take reasonable steps to give the person access to the information in an alternative form. We will also provide the person with a written notice setting out the reasons for refusal, and how they can lodge a complaint about the decision.
What if I have a complaint?
If you would like to leave feedback or complain about the service you have received from us, or if you think we have breached your privacy obligations, please contact us through the Feedback and complaints page on our website, or call us on 1800 800 110.
We will promptly investigate and resolve your complaint and respond to you as soon as possible. Sometimes this may mean we have to speak to other NDIA staff members who are handling your matter. In all cases, we will inform you of the progress of your complaint.
If after receiving our response, you are unsatisfied with the resolution of the matter, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). See the OAIC website (external) for information regarding how to make a complaint.
The OAIC is independent of the NDIA and has the power to investigate complaints about possible interferences with a person's privacy. It is usually best to contact us first about any privacy concerns. This is because the OAIC will generally ask us to investigate the matter first and provide it with our findings concerning the matter.
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Updated, 9:10 p.m. | One year after the elevator accident that nearly claimed her life, Debra Jordan still struggles to use her left leg and dreads whenever she must change floors.
She suffered her injuries in an accident eerily similar to the one on Wednesday that killed an advertising executive in Manhattan. In each case, the elevator doors closed suddenly, trapping the woman in between, as the car shot up the elevator shaft. Were it not for the location of Ms. Jordan's elevator — in a hospital — she might not have survived.
On Thursday, Charles J. Hynes, the Brooklyn district attorney, announced the indictment of an elevator repairman whose work, prosecutors said, caused Ms. Jordan to be dragged seven floors, her left leg and left arm hanging outside the car. He said the repairman, Jason Jordan, 27, had taken a shortcut in fixing a critical elevator locking safety system at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, where Ms. Jordan had gone with her daughter last Dec. 25 to visit a friend. Mr. Jordan, who is not related to Ms. Jordan, compounded the error by not shutting down the elevator or calling another technician, Mr. Hynes said.
As a result, Mr. Hynes said, Ms. Jordan, 48, of Brooklyn, suffered multiple fractures in her left leg and arm, which were mutilated, and is still in a rehabilitation center.
"It's a miracle that she's alive," said her lawyer, Nicholas Papain, who filed a lawsuit on her behalf. "She's been damaged for life. On the other hand, she's lucky to be alive, given the severity of her injuries. She almost bled to death."
Mr. Hynes said, "Screams could be heard throughout the hospital as she passed each floor, unable to free herself from this nightmare." He said his office contended that "what happened to Ms. Jordan was a direct result of the criminal conduct of the defendant."
An elevator locking system, which exists on each floor of every standard elevator, according to prosecutors, restricts the elevator from moving if a person is blocking the doors. Mr. Jordan had bypassed that system by using a makeshift technique considered a last resort, prosecutors said.
But what was "truly disturbing" to Mr. Hynes was Mr. Jordan's actions immediately after the accident.
"While hospital staff and members of the Fire Department hurried to save Ms. Jordan, the defendant, seeing what he had done, fled the hospital without saying a word or offering help," Mr. Hynes said.
A grand jury this week returned charges against Mr. Jordan, the most serious being assault in the first degree, and reckless endangerment. At his arraignment on Thursday, prosecutors asked for bail to be set at $250,000, but Justice John P. Walsh of Brooklyn Supreme Court released him on his own recognizance. Mr. Jordan, who lives in Brooklyn, could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. His lawyer could not be reached for comment.
Lawrence Oh, a prosecutor and the bureau chief of the rackets division in the district attorney's office, said that the news conference about the case a day after a fatal elevator accident was a coincidence. But Mr. Hynes used the opportunity to link the two and urge the passage of legislation.
"The juxtaposition between the death of that poor woman recently and what happened to Ms. Jordan has got to make everyone very concerned," he said.
New York State does not require any certification or licensing of elevator contractors, and he said a bill currently sponsored by Keith L..T. Wright, an assemblyman from Manhattan, would change that while mandating the training of mechanics.
Mr. Oh demonstrated at the news conference the shortcut that the authorities contend Mr. Jordan used to determine the problem with the elevator locking system, instead of manually checking each floor's lock.
The elevator Ms. Jordan used had been shut down earlier, Mr. Oh said, but the repairman allowed it to run while he was working on it.
Fire rescue personnel required power tools to extricate Ms. Jordan from the car, which stopped at the eighth floor.
She spent three months in Kings County Hospital Center before being transferred to a rehabilitation center that prosecutors declined to disclose. Mr. Papain, her lawyer, said that he hoped she would be released soon, but that she would not comment on her case.
"Every time she goes toward an elevator," Mr. Papain said, "it brings back memories of what happened."


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Perhaps one of the most interesting parts of an organism to study is its brain, as it can be thought to be at the core of identity. The brain allows for complex functions such as memory and associations to exist. Evolutionarily, this has allowed for social interactions to form the basis of groups and eventually allow for large numbers of individuals to live together in communities.
Bacteria "Harpoon" DNA To Speed Up Their Evolution
Researchers from Indiana University (IU) have made the first direct visual observation of bacteria taking up foreign DNA from its surrounding. It is a key step in their process of rapidly evolving new traits, including troublesome drug resistance. The new methods developed by the researchers provided them with the ability to catch this mechanism on film.
Synthetic Tissues That Build Themselves
Researchers from the University of California have programmed synthetic cells to mobilize nearby natural cells into complex structures. At first, individual cells self-organized into multi-layered structures resembling simple organisms or the tissues from the first stages of embryonic development. The technology could have a bright future in repairing damaged tissue or re-growing injured organs.
3D-Printed Sugar Structures Could Help Grow Organs
Engineers from the University of Illinois built a 3D printer that produces a delicate network of thin ribbons of hardened sugar alcohol, isomalt. These detailed biological structures are water-soluble, biodegradable glassy structures that could have multiple applications in biomedical engineering, cancer research, and device manufacturing.
Developing Modern Medicines By Simulating The Human Immune System
Rather than relying on serendipity to discover novel therapeutics, today we can work intelligently to identify antibodies that target exactly what we desire. Our immune system has been refined through millions of years of evolution, and our ability to harvest its capabilities now allows us to develop intelligently designed antibody-based medicines. This new generation of biotherapeutics holds great promise in tackling diseases and conditions that were previously untreatable.
Scientists Transferred Memories from One Snail to Another
Researchers from UCLA successfully transplanted memories by transferring RNA from one sea snail into another. They are one step closer to solving the puzzle of the physical basis of memory. In the long run, these findings could lead to treatments of diseases such as Alzheimer's or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Scientists Decode Brain Signals to Fight Chronic Disease
Researchers decoded specific signals the nervous system uses to communicate the body's immune and inflammatory status to the brain. Understanding the "language" of the brain is a major step forward for bioelectronic medicine as it provides insight into diagnostic and therapeutic targets. The team hopes that future bioelectronic devices could replace drugs and reduce hamrful side effects.
Artificial Embryos Made From Stem Cells Initiate Pregnancy in Mice
Researchers from the Netherlands have found a way to "grow" artificial mouse blastocysts by combining different stem cells in a dish. The artificial embryos resemble natural ones so closely that, when transferred into a mouse's uterus, they initiate pregnancy. They can easily be mass-produced and could serve as new models for drug development, possibly leading to infertility treatments and early interventions for other diseases.
Engineered Shrub Boosts Malaria Drug Artemisinin Yield
Researchers from China have modified an Artemisia annua genetic sequence to produce a higher level of a potent antimalarial compound, artemisinin. The group identified genes involved in making artemisinin in Artemisia annua and altered their activity to produce three times more drug than usual. Their work will help to meet the large global demand for artemisinin, which is also used to treat cancer, tuberculosis, and diabetes.
Sugar Additives Might be Feeding Aggressive Superbugs
New research suggests that some of the additives that extend the shelf life and improve the texture of processed foods may have harsh side effects on the human gut microbiome. The rise in deadly cases of a terrible gut infection caused by Clostridium difficile is the outcome of adding the sugar trehalose to almost all of our processed food.


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Google Chromecast Now Available in the UKWed 19 Mar, 2014 // Firstnumber Team
Available at a consumer-friendly price of £30, Google's Chromecast is being forecast as a major rival for Apple's £99 TV product. This new gadget claims to make televisions "smarter" by letting viewers stream video content from the internet. This includes shows from YouTube, Netflix and BBC iPlayer.
"Chromecast is all about speed and simplicity," said Suveer Kothari, the British director of global business development for the Chromecast at Google.
"It's about making it really quick and easy to access the content you want on the big screen. Chromecast is really driven by second screen devices like mobile phones and tablets, which consumers are already comfortable with, and allow you to do things that would not be possible with a regular remote."
Apart from an HDMI connector, the Google Chromecast looks no different from a large USB flash drive. It will be available from a wide range of high street and online retailers, including Currys, PC World, Amazon, as well as being available directly from Google. While the device doesn't have a remote, it relies solely on a smartphone, tablet or computer for control.
The Chromecast launch is Google's most recent attempt to gain a share of the £100bn television market, in which other giants, such as Apple, have found it difficult to grab a chunk of.
According to app experts, Chromecast has a good chance of succeeding because it's much more open as a platform than existing, web-connected TVs that users are accustomed to. This means that it can be fuelled by the Android app store, making it a tempting proposition for thousands of developers.
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Many individuals have trouble comprehending depression. Most people feel guilty, blame themselves, and do not try to make changes. Fortunately, there are many techniques that you can use that will help relieve the stressful feelings associated with depression. Read this article for tips on what you can do daily to eliminate the depression which you or someone you love might be going through.
Try to maintain your regular level of socialization. You probably won't feel like going out or socializing. Even so, it's important to keep these up. Keep doing the typical activities you do. Dropping these means giving in to depression and only making it worse.
Challenge the way you think when you feel depressed. When you think about yourself, reframe it as about someone else. Treat yourself as kindly as you would treat a loved one. Work on reframing such concerns in a positive manner focused on problem-solving.
If you are trying to manage your depression, consider picking up a new hobby or finding a new interest. Depression symptoms can be the result of not being involved with interesting activities that stimulate your love of life. Getting up and out is often helpful in fighting feelings of depression so choose a hobby that gets you out with other people, such as a class in painting or pottery. Developing new interests can really help you with your symptoms of depression.
If you work towards dealing with any personal problems you are experiencing, this could help with depression. Take some small actions to keep from being overwhelmed, taking on tasks individually or a few at once. You can work on what is causing your depression by making smaller goals.
Depression needs to be taken seriously, but provided here was information that can help you and your family make changes to help eradicate the problem. There is information out there to help you. Use the tips from this article to help you make changes in your daily life that can alleviated your symptoms of depression.


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On the Road Again, Again, Part 2
Youngstown is next, not so far away, and we pull into town about 5, before the club is open. Sitting in the van, looking at the grimy little closed bar, we realize we have some time on our hands. What to do, what to do... There's a hard-drinking little dive bar across the street, and it's open, so that was easy. The last time we walked into a random across-the-street-bar we wound up, open-mouthed, in front of the Country Rockers. This time we wind up in a regular dim beer-light smokey bar with a juke box and a dozen John Deer hats drinking Budweiser bottles. No band, no stage, just a cruddy-looking Rockola in the corner playing country music, the sanitized kind, miles away from the weird, off-key yodeling of the Country Rockers, or the demented mess kicked up by Jon Wayne. So we kind of stand there a minute, wondering. Do we want to hang out here and put up with the mainstream country and the John Deer hats staring at the Hawaiian Punch hats? The answer is of course YES, let's have a cocktail and settle in with our soon-to-be best friends!
We order some drinks and see what can be done with the juke box. Well, it's all country, mostly the cheesy stuff, but lookie here, they have "You Never Called Me By My Name" by David Allen Coe, and some George Jones, he always gets it right, and a few one-off random or local items, placed here either by a local radio station or by the bands themselves -- this one here, "Walleye" by a bunch of up-and-comers called the Hula Poppers, this one could be good. All told the NDI invests close to three dollars in quarters and retires to the bar for a well-deserved round of Rusty Nails, the official cocktail of the East Coast Trip.
Of course the bartender, a wiry old dude with a one of those long braided Vietnam veteran beards, of course he says "So what's with the hats?" and we tell him we're a band, being truthful for no good reason, and he goes "What kind of music do y'all play?" and we all go "Woo!" Another running joke, the best way so far to describe our act, always shouted in unison. Half of the words out of our mouths lately are in unison, or a lie, or a lie in unison. Bartender dude takes that at face value, he's a little hyper, but we are free to hang out at this increasingly comfortable bar, bullshitting with the locals.
We learn that Youngstown, Ohio, is "Murder City, USA." The bartender tells us this with pride. This neighborhood looks pretty calm, but according to him it's a war zone. "Wanna see my insurance policy?" he asks us. He seems a bit mental. Then suddenly he's got a fucking Uzi in his hand. He's waving it around the bar. "Motherfuckers come in here, Murder City motherfuckers, we'll see who lives in Murder City!" Not making sense. "Cool gun," we say, and eventually he calms down and puts it away.
We order another round of Rusty Nails and listen to some too-smooth country, and then the Hula Poppers song comes on, "Walleye." It's actually "Rawhide," only with new lyrics about fishing: "Trollin' trollin trollin', walleye!" "Don't try to understand 'em, just reel em in and land em," and so on. Pretty funny, at least to us, but then in the middle of a verse the song begins to die. The Rockola has lost power and the turntable is stopping, but for unknown reasons the speakers still work. The song slows down comically, trollin trollinn trollllinnnnn... and stops. An odd silence descends upon the bar. "Goddammit" says the bartender. He lurches out from behind the bar to the jukebox, and exactly like the Fonz on Happy Days he smacks the jukebox on the side, and it starts playing again, revving up from zero, woarwoarwoar… and now it's playing the "Walleye" song again, only backwards. It sounds like Satan's jug band. Everyone stops talking for a moment, and then the room kind of shrugs and goes back to its drinking. So we sit there in Murder City USA, Skipper, Pigtail, Goodtime, sipping our Rusty Nails while everyone else drinks beer, listening to "Walleye" by the Hula Poppers playing backwards, and it doesn't even feel all that strange. Everything was already strange enough.
Presently it grows dark. We watch the club across the street for signs of life, for a light going on or a car in the parking lot, but evidently this is a late-minded place. When the boogers finally do show up we have to hurry to get the entire NDI stage extravaganza loaded in and set up and ready to go, and we blast through a pretty pyroclastic set for 35 people, knock 'em back on their heels, overpowered by the NDI tidal wave of entertainment. They're here for the headlining band, but the headlining band is an all-cover deal called The Dive Kings and oh my lord, they're old, but not in a good Country Rockers kind of way, just five balding dudes with big bellies, wearing jeans and t-shirts, playing "Mustang Sally" and "Can't Get No Satisfaction" and assorted other tired old shit. When the show is over people wander out into the night, clutching the plastic skeleton hand necklaces GT handed them during the set, or an NDI record they just bought, or wearing a "Pigtail's Pig Parts" t-shirt. We make $75, most of which we immediately give back for the bar tab, but it feels like success. There's a nice live feeling in the place. We steam away, laughing and full of power.
The next day, before we are on the road for even an hour, a deer hits our van. GT is driving, and in the misty morning, in the endless hills of Pennsylvania, a doe emerges from the brush, ignores the warning signs, and bolts into the 70-mph highway traffic. It runs full force into the side of our vehicle. It's disturbing and violent and not at all funny: the cars behind us trample the doomed animal and we cruise on, sober and reflective. The highway is no joke.


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Hiroshi Fujiwara dips his feet into two of his brands for his latest collaboration with NikeLab. Via fragment design and GOODENOUGH's design language, the three-way collab takes the Swoosh's Court Force SP and tricks it out with some bold branding across the heel and tongue. The collab arrives in three colorways with different materials across the uppers from sneaker to sneaker.
No word yet on a release date but according to early reports the kicks should retail for around $165.
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David Chang, the author of the awarded project Private Courtyard Clubhouse by David Chang says, This property is ocated at 9 Dingzhang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing. The building inherits the history and culture of Beijing in the old days, and hence is called the dragon eye therein. Inspired by the concept of contemporary calligraphy culture, the design attempts to present the essence of the nature and the passion of ink, to distil and reconstruct and eventually redefine the elements in the traditional Chinese elaborate painting..
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CTP: cassette tapes and pencils.
Back in the day, to rewind your favorite cassette and enjoy the beats, all you needed to have handy was a cassete tape and a pen (cil) .
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Chinese teas: White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu Erh/
There are five major types of classic Chinese teas: White tea, Green tea, Oolong, Black tea and Pu Erh tea. They are all made from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The difference is the process of leaves and its Oxidation. Oxidation starts from plucking of leaves until they are dried, withered, rolled and treated with heat. We are going to talk about the differences and characters of each tea types.
White tea
White tea is the least Oxidated tea, so the color remains white and silvery. It has the least amount of Caffeine of all teas (from the tea plant). The flavor is mild, slightly fruity and sweet.
White tea requires about 175 degrees F water. Let the boiled water cool down a little to bring out the best flavor.
Popular White tea includes White Peony tea (Bai Mu Dan) and Silver needle white tea (Bai Hao Yin Zhen). Silver needle white tea is rare and expensive because it is only the top buds, and White Peony tea is the second set of leaves.
Green tea
Green tea has very short Oxidation time, so its Caffeine content is low, and the color remains green. Green tea is stronger than white tea but milder than Oolong or Black tea. It contains a lot of natural nutrients and vitamins.
Most green teas are from China and Japan. Popular Chinese Green teas include Lung Jing ( or Dragon Well - as a direct translation) and Bi Luo Chun ( or Green Spiral Spring - as a direct translation because the leaves curled up like the snails).
It requires less boiled water than Oolong and Black tea, about 80 degrees C or 176 degrees F.
Oolong is semi-oxidated tea. The flavor, color, and caffeine are between White tea and Black tea. The best temperature of the water for Oolong tea is about 195 degrees F.
Taiwan and China are two major areas producing Oolong tea. Famous Oolong includes Bao Jong and Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess). Oolong leaves are usually hand rolled, with a strong fragrance. You can brew the same Oolong tea leaves several times, but the flavor will decrease accordingly.
Black Tea
Black tea is fully oxidized tea. It has a dark brown reddish color. They are mainly from China, India and Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
The best water temperature for Black tea is 212 degrees F or the boiling point.
The leaves are plucked, withered, rolled and crushed. This activates Oxidation and turns the leaves black. In China, Black tea is actually called "Red Tea" because of the reddish color.
There are also the flavored Black teas, including Eral Grey, and flower or fruit flavored black teas. The Indian Chai tea is made of black tea, milk, and various local spices. These are all the variations of Black tea.
Pu Erh tea
Pu Erh is a fermented tea, aged just like wine. The ideal water should be at 212 degrees F or the boiling point.
It takes 6 months to a year of fermentation to produce the tea. It has a mellow, buttery flavor that is very different from other teas. Like all fermented food, Pu Erh tea contains good bacteria that is beneficial for stomach and intestines. It helps digestion, sleep, lower cholesterol and prevent disease. It is a good tea for the elderly because of the health advantages, less caffeine, and less astringent flavor.
Health benefits
All teas contain antioxidants. Drinking teas improve the immune system, prevent heart disease, and help fighting cancer. It has lower caffeine than coffee but still stimulates metabolism, increases energy and helps losing weight.
Everybody's constitute is different and balance is the key. Some people might be sleepless after a cup of tea, while others might just need that cup to perform at their best. Know your limit and avoid addiction to tea or coffee.
There is good and bad quality of tea. At least find a reliable brand or source. Organic tea is the best. Store tea leaves in an airtight container. Drink them as fresh as possible. They do expire after a while. The flavor is the best at the same season as produced. Next time, instead of reaching for a Lipton tea bag, try some high-quality loose tea. You might be pleasantly surprised.


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We're sitting pretty in an extra long summer courtesy of the barrier islands, while the rest of the country is on the heels of autumn. You know what that means, time to fall in love with the indoors once again. As always, our latest collection of home wares was inspired by our love of the outdoors and coastal living. With a mix of drift wood, rattan, and flowing cotton ropes that could have been found washed ashore after some long ago shipwreck, eye-catching color pops, vintage textiles and some serious 70s vibes, these cooler seasons are going to be a breeze! It's time to get comfy and cozy, light a few candles and snuggle up. The season of nesting has officially begun! Are you ready?
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|NWPE Member Jean Robinson and Students are Out of this World!
|posted by: Cindy Omlin | December 31, 2014, 11:00 PM
Jean was pleased to be able to connect again with Dr. Boykins when he was in Spokane, WA, recently as part of National Geographic's "Live!" Speakers' tour.
Boykins designed the solar array for the Spirit and Opportunity rovers which were designed to last for a 90 day mission.
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