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Mental health in Australia – past performance is no guarantee of future results
Historically Australia is a leader in the treatment of mental health. One of the early adopters of deinstitutionalisation, on the forefront of the use of Lithium and the first to trial models that are now used across the globe, such as community based treatment teams, outreach teams, early psychosis services and perinatal mental health. Australia can be proud of its efforts to reform mental health service delivery in recent decades, but it now risks being left behind.
A little over a year ago I was in Luxembourg facilitating breakout sessions for the World Economic Forum (WEF) project examining 'misalignments in health care'. The sessions with a number of international clinical, academic and research leaders, focused on mental health and the challenges confronting us globally
Both the sessions and the report made me question to what extent these global challenges apply to Australian mental health.
We've built a system that creates such robust misalignments which get greater year on year. In fact, there is a chance that if they are left for much longer, solving the challenge of mental health care will make solving the 'wicked problems' of the world seem simple.
The challenges
The results of the past, should not blind us from the misalignments we are faced with today. Translating the WEF approach into the Australian context, it doesn't take long to find similar challenges:
Divergent objectives
There is a disconnection between service need and availability. Specialist state based services often restrict access to only the most "unwell" or "at risk". Yet we know intervening earlier can avoid the need for much more intensive support later.
Power asymmetry.
Mental health seems to be losing the battle for a greater share of the health budget against acute health care advocates. Mental and substance use disorders represent the third highest burden of disease category[1] (12 per cent of Australia's burden of disease and 24 percent of Years Lived with a Disability (YLD)) and yet we continue to spend only 5.3 percent of the health budget[2] on it.
Cooperation failures
Our care system layers and the degree of specialisation brings the risk of a 'not my patient' mentality, placing quality of care at risk. When we know "the life expectancy for someone living with a mental illness is 10 to 25 years lower than the general population[3]" it's time we shift the focus. If we don't the gap will likely continue.
The effects
We seem over focused on being able to provide coverage, meet response times and reduce restrictive interventions, ignoring the fundamental shift happening before us:
- Private psychiatry has seen insurers reducing or removing mental health care from all bar premium policies
- Ambulance services respond to mental health and substance abuse crises more than ever (approximately 20 percent [4])
- High and increasing homelessness rates throughout Australia
- High suicide rates relative to other developed countries
- Emergency departments have become quasi mental health triage points – the only place people with mental health needs cannot be turned away or referred on
- GPs commonly "fill their books" after the first week of setting up practice.
I believe we have the ability to make clear changes today that will reap benefits for decades to come and reposition our mental health system once again as a leading example we can all be proud of.
What changes can we make today?
- Incremental proportional funding increases to mental health today will better align our services to meet the burden of disease in the future.
- Reform our funding models to align with individual need rather than historical service activity.
- Make structural changes to curriculum, compulsory subjects and placements to equip the workforce to deal with the increasing complexities of mental health in turn providing the skills, competence and confidence to advocate for strong evidence based care to become the norm.
- Develop mental health metrics to drive change in the same way that general health care has used KPIs successfully.
- Maximise the use of existing eHealth technologies we have to reduce the impacts of distance and disconnection.
While for Australian Governments, health departments and clinical and academic leaders the time to act on mental health was yesterday the opportunity for change is here now.
This is a discussion we need to have now.
The WEF roundtable report, Misaligned stakeholders and health system underperformance, is now released highlighting critical 'macro' level 'misalignments in health care'.
[1] Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Burden of Disease Study, 2011.
[2] AIHW. 2014-15. Health expenditure Australia 2014–15
[3] World Health Organisation, Information sheet – Premature death among people with severe mental disorders, 2016.
[4] Lloyd B., Gao C. X., Heilbronn, C., Lubman, D. I. (2015). Self harm and mental health-related ambulance attendances in Australia: 2013 Data. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point
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Phillies Walk-Off on Papelbon
Revenge is sweet. After losing badly in the first two games against the Nationals, the Phillies came back with a walk-off win in 10 innings by beating ex-Phillie Jonathan Papelbon. As most fans are aware, Papelbon had nothing nice to say about Philadelphia when he left (and before he left, too). So it was great to hand him his first blown save of the year.
The celebration, however, began early with the Phanatic's annual birthday bash. All the usual suspects were present.
As the game began, it was clear quickly that Charlie Morton was about to have another solid game. Nats hitters looked confused at the plate. Morton allowed only 1 run in 6 innings and struck out 6 batters.
But the offense was not doing much, as has been the theme this year so far. The Phillies scored only 1 run through 9 innings and that was a solo home run from Carlos Ruiz. It was his second of the year, which by the way, was his home run total in 2015.
So the Phillies defense had their work cut out for them. Also the replay monitors got quite a workout. The Phillies challenged 3 calls and won two of them. Those would turn out to be huge decisions.
Then in the 10th inning, Peter Bourjos doubled and then scored on a single from Andres Blanco to tie the game and watch Papelbon squirm as he blows the save. That brought Freddy Galvis to the plate, who smacked a double for the walk-off win, as Blanco scored. Check out the video from MLB:
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DVD: You've been a DVD Netflix customer since 2001, do you remember what prompted you to join?
Greg: Probably like most people that love movies, I'd spent way too many hours combing a video store for titles they didn't have, and now all of a sudden I have every single movie in the world at my fingertips? I'm good!
DVD: We understand our extensive DVD library is helping you to watch the biggest films of history in chronological order. Can you tell us a little about that?
Greg: I've been watching the most critically acclaimed and biggest box office movies from 1934 forward, so it's taken me about 10 years, but I'm now at 1961. It's been absolutely fascinating, being able to follow film forward and contrasting it to sociological and historical context.
DVD: Wow! Ten years of classic film, and so many critically acclaimed films to go. When do you think you'll be caught up with the present?
Greg: Well, I started the project in 2009, and in the last 9 years I've made it up to 1961. I'm coming to realize that this project may take 10 more years total to reach the year the project started (2009) — and by then I'll likely be 20 years behind. But that's okay! It's all about the journey, right? I've always been a film buff, but this has been extremely enjoyable. I've rented 3300+ films since I joined DVD Netflix in 2001, and still watch many current movies, but this project is one of my favorite things in life.
DVD: We're curious what you thought of the films you've watched thus far with your project. Any must-watch highlights that we should add to our queue?
Greg: Well, it just so happens that I send my daughter mini-reviews of the best films of each year I watch! This list just scratches the surface. So many interesting flicks!
Here are a few I've sent her that are a little off the beaten path....
Heaven Can Wait (1943). An early big budget romantic comedy done in technicolor. Well-written, still quite clever in spots. Technicolor consultants went nuts with this one. Every frame is bristling with as many colors as humanly possible to the point of some scenes being drowned in colored clutter! Fascinating to watch.
Henry V (1944). MUST SEE! A masterpiece. First Technicolor Shakespeare film, by Laurence Olivier. Shot three ways. First as a straight play being performed in the Globe Theater, then the French sections are shot to look like the paintings of the time without perspective, which makes for fascinating sets and looks to each scene, and then traditional cinema after that. The Criterion version has excellent commentary. Olivier produced, directed, and starred. He went so far over budget to create this labor of love that he actually sold his full interest in the film to get enough money to complete it. So he saw no return on his investment, but at least he was able to complete his art.
A Matter of Life and Death (1946). Excellent film study. A surreal innovative movie, with earth in technicolor and heaven in black and white, about a pilot who should have died but gets missed in his pick up for heaven, then pleads his case to stay on earth because he has fallen in love. Fascinating. Groundbreaking camera work and effects.
Monsieur Verdoux (1947). This is a Charlie Chaplin masterpiece that was buried by anti-communist sentiment during the Cold War. A little known film, Chaplin plays a serial killer. Who knew! Typical brilliant Chaplin. Special features are also fascinating.
The Big Heat (1954). German auteur Fritz Lang, of Metropolis (1927) silent film fame, is still directing! And still really good at it! This is a classic noir, done his way. There are moments of love and violence that are quite surprising given the decade this was filmed.
The Conqueror (1956). This film features John Wayne in one of the worst movies of all time, playing Genghis Khan. Yes. Seriously. So funny to see him in bad makeup spouting pseudo Shakespearean lines with his familiar drawl. SO much about this movie is just so perfectly wrong you can't take your eyes off of it. Also known as the picture from which almost half of the cast, including Wayne, died of cancer after filming in a radioactive area of the desert.
A Face in the Crowd (1957). Actor Andy Griffith stars in this film about a country boy rising to fame and how his influence also rises. A very early critique of the application of marketing to politics.
DVD: And beyond your film project, what are some of your favorite movies of all-time?
Greg: I'll try to cull my list to ten, but when you've watched 3,330 movies....
Citizen Kane (1941)
Deadpool (2016)
Forbidden Planet (1956)
Brand New Day (2009)
Kick Ass (2010)
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
Singin in the Rain (1952)
District 9 (2009)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
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Family doctors tell us that GPSC fees are more aligned and simpler after the GPSC made changes to some of its fees last year. The changes focused on ensuring billing rules are consistent and easier to understand.
But, doctors tell us that there is more we can do to support them, particularly with billing some fees that might be complicated.
In response, we are developing enhanced and proactive billing education on GPSC incentives for family doctors. Billing topics may include: chronic condition care, mental health, prevention, conferencing and telephone management, and GPSC Portal. As the workshops are implemented, the GPSC will evaluate and improve GPSC billing education, including adding topics.
In August, we conducted a province-wide needs assessment, asking family doctors to share their experiences with understanding and using GPSC fees. More than 300 family doctors provided feedback through a short survey.
Here is what these doctors told us:
- 86% of GP respondents are primarily responsible for submitting billing claims for their practice; 51% do not feel adequately prepared with sufficient information to resolve their own billing issues.
- GPs have varying levels of confidence with respect to knowing which GPSC incentives to bill for the care provided to patients
- They want access to GPSC billing information and supports via various channels, including webinars, in-person sessions, and online resources.
The GPSC is using this feedback, along with other perspectives gathered from physicians, to create content for billing education workshops. The workshops will be offered as webinars and where possible, in-person billing education workshops may be available as well. The goal of these workshops is to help GPs feel comfortable to appropriately bill GPSC incentives.
We are also working with local divisions and Practice Support Program staff in each health region to:
- Call together a group of physician peers to lead the billing education workshops. These physicians, known as GP billing educators, will be trained to educate their physician peers about billing GPSC incentive fees.
- Plan the facilitation of the workshops, including encouraging member participation and hosting workshops.
It is anticipated that these workshops will be available in Spring 2019. A webinar will be held in December to orient divisions of family practice to all of this work.
We will continue to develop and evolve our billing education supports, including workshops, based on physician feedback.
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Veterans enrolled at Fordham University are getting a helping hand transition from the battlefield to the classroom.
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Spring has started! The Swans are Courting in Western Pond one day late in March! (Quicktime movie)
Containment Issues:
Farm raised fish that escape their habitat into a larger body of water are dangerous to the native fish that live nearby. After escaping, the farmed fish have the opportunity to mate with native fish when this occurs. When stock escape this negatively affects the gene pool of the wild fish because farm raised fish are not bred for survival. Instead they may be bred for characteristics like size (lb. on scale) and color (fancy fishes) or perhaps another variation of characteristics that seem attractive in the markets. Breeding the fish and plant organisms using a selective method like the one used by aquatic farmers creates a weaker gene pool for the organism overall, because it does not allow the process of natural selection to take place. The environment is completely controlled not allowing the idea of the survival of the fittest to occur. The escaping fish issue has brought on particular guidelines known as Ňcodes of containmentÓ, created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for aquaculture farmers to follow.
Fish Diet:
Drug-laced fish foods provide the fish with parasite control. Disinfectants are used to kill bacteria; herbicides are used for killing excess vegetation. Resulting from this, some farmed fish have been discovered to be carrying the same chemical residues of hormones and drugs found in cattle. There are also vaccines given to prevent infections. This naturally creates a completely controllable environment for the fish. Some people consider this a good thing, because of the fishes guaranteed wholesomeness. Others do not consider this good, because it is so unnatural.
Pollution Issues:
Supplying the habitats for a large number of farmed fish in a small place is not
environmentally ideal. It is not an ecosystem that would be naturally supported. It far too compact, and lacking in so much diversity. A massive amount of waste material is created from this habitat. Wastes are created from uneaten fish feed and the high amounts of excreted wastes that go along with densely stocked habitats. The resulting wastes are high in nitrogen and phosphorus and when they are released in rivers or oceans they can cause the growth of algal blooms, which deplete oxygen.
Degradation of the Environment:
Lots of the mangroves that used to exist are no longer around. One major reason is because the habitats are not very ŇattractiveÓ and another reason is because the habitats are so nutrient rich and create excellent breeding grounds and hatchery environments. As with any other resource that uses the land, there are slash and burn techniques used by some that use up the land quickly and leave it in no shape to still be worked with afterwards.
Health-conscious people are increasing their consumption of fish and shellfish. Ocean fish catches are also declining, so naturally production to fill the demand for these fish is taking place. There is a market for fish not only in the grocery store, but in pet stores too.
A lot of money must go into to starting up an aqua farm. A proper facility for the aquatic organisms to grow in must be built, in a practical area, and it must also follow regulations set by the government. In the South there is a long growing season for aquatic organisms. There are several facilities that can be used for aquaculture: levee ponds, watershed ponds, cages, raceways and flow through tanks, and recirculating systems, of which levee and watershed ponds are the most greatly used. Levee ponds are shallow bodies of standing water created by humans that must have less than 5 percent of slope and a soil/clay content of atleast 20 percent. Watershed ponds are built by damming ravines or small valleys. From 5 to 30 acres of watershed is needed to supply the water for one surface acre of pond. These are cheaper to create than levee ponds are, but they are also more risky for the animals and plants living in the habitat, because of less oxygen there. The most important factor in aquaculture is water quality. Dissolved oxygen levels in water can drop quickly and fish suffocate and die. Wastes produced by fish can build up, harm their delicate gills and lead to other problems. That is why fish farmers must learn how to use water quality test equipment.
There are positive changes that are taking place in aquaculture including new methods such as the integration of plants in the farming environment, the use of species such as mussels (that feed on droppings), and the usage of large bags for living species) and capture wastes for collection instead of dispersal. As more time using these methods goes by more safe productivity will take place. Overall, more awareness about the flaws and misuse along with the correct way to aqua farm will be helpful to aqua farmers in the future.
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Pillay, T.V.R., Aquaculture and the Environment. New York: Halsted Press, 1992.
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Ursa's Homemade Tofu
A recipe from chef Jacob Sharkey-Pearce.
1 lb dry soy beans (organic preferred)
Cold water (filtered preferred)
Liquid Nigari/Magnesium Chloride (available through Natural Import Company)
1 high speed blender
1 coarse strainer
1 fine mesh strainer
Cheese cloth or extra large paper oil/coffee filters
1 wooden spoon or rubber spatula
1 large heavy bottomed pot
Measuring spoons
Tofu mould, (makeshift moulds can be made with empty 2 L milk cartons. Cut carton in half, punch small holes in bottom of carton, you will have to keep them on a wire rack while draining and cooling.)
Step 1: Soak dry soy beans in 8 litres cold water for 24 hours, strain, reserve beans.
Step 2: Begin making soy milk by combining soaked beans in a ratio of 1 part bean to 2 parts cold water (eg. 500 ml beans: 1 litre of water).
Step 3: Blend at high speed until homogenous white soy milk appears, about 1minute. Continue until all beans are turned into milk.
Step 4: Pass once through coarse strainer, and then through fine mesh stainer. A ladle can help push the milk through the fine strainer.
Step 5: Heat milk in pot on high (about 200°F) until it comes to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Step 6: Strain hot milk through three layers of cheesecloth or a paper filter, this yields a smooth textured milk.
Final steps of preparation:
Step 1: Measure your finished milk, recipe calls for 1 tsp of liquid Nigari per 1 litre of soy milk.
Step 2: Return milk to pot and bring up to a temperature of 200°F Celsius, stirring constantly.
Step 3: Turn off heat. Dilute Nigari in 250 ml water.
Step 4: Add 1/3 Nigari solution hot milk and stir thoroughly in a "z" pattern, cover with lid and let stand 3-5mins. Check temperature and turn heat on low to make sure it stays above 200°F, do not let milk come to a boil. Add second 1/3 Nigari and stir thoroughly, let stand 5 mins. Add remaining 1/3 and stir thoroughly, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Curd should be formed, whey will be clear. Remove tofu curd from pot with slotted spoon and transfer to mould lined with 1 layer of cheesecloth. Let cool to room temperature. Cut and use in any favourite tofu recipe. Keep wrapped airtight in refrigerator for up to 5 days.


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In Praise of Dinner Parties
I looked down at the memo app on my phone, where I was jotting notes while reading Brunch is Hell on a flight recently. Right along side it was another note titled 'brunch,' essentially menu planning for the one day a year on which I fully embrace that mash-up meal: Christmas Day. The two camps, summed up: Brunch, woo-hoo!! and Brunch, go away!!
While I wouldn't go so far as to refer to brunch as 'hell,' the rest of the year I do share the deep dislike for brunch that co-authors Brendan Francis Newnam and Rico Gagliano espouse in their new book. My biggest beef is that by late morning/noon, I really want LUNCH. I've been up for hours, have had coffee and breakfast. I'm no longer interested in an eggy entree, fancified French toast, coffee cake du jour. Favorite restaurants that have a great lunch menu weekdays but go all brunchy on weekends (with perhaps a token burger/sandwich/salad offering)? They bum me out. Our neighborhood brewpub has the proportion right, in my view: one weekly brunch special offered Saturdays and Sundays, the regular delightful pub fare in full force those days.
But the worst of it? Mimosas. Diluted orange juice, compromised sparkling wine. Unless of course it's cheap-ass sparkling wine, for which some OJ masks the aftertaste of miserliness. For that I'll give you a pass. But invest a few more dollars in some decent bubbles and serve them as is. When someone offers me a mimosa, I always say "sure, just skip the orange juice." (I've got nothing against orange juice, just let it have its own glass.)
Now that I've got that off my chest (been harboring anti-brunch and -mimosa sentiments for quite a while now…swimming against a tide of supreme brunch worship of late), back to the book.
Once you get past the provocative title, the Newnam-Gagliano collaboration is less about dissing late-morning Benedict and Bloody Marys and more of an attempt to save society through the art of the dinner party. And THAT I am one hundred percent behind.
The book is a fun, easy read–with plenty of humor from the co-authors, who were ideal cohorts for ten years as hosts of The Dinner Party Download on public radio. I was a little late to that party, a listener just in the last couple of years (happy to have been in the audience for their last live show, which was in Seattle in November). Their premise of framing each episode around the flow of a dinner party–from icebreaker and playlist, through cocktails to the meaty conversation you might have later in the meal–was clever and emphasized distinct conviviality with their guests. Plus, our mutual adoration of an icy-cold gin (and only gin) martini made me a devotee as well.
There are laughs, some celebrity quips and quotes, helpful planning tips, even a few recipes. Entertaining and a little irreverent, it's a mostly lighthearted offering with some ground rules (their dinner party manifesto), anecdotes and philosophies to help with a solid plan for the evening. For that alone, the book's golden–ideal for fun diversion and interesting ideas to appeal to hosts of all stripes.
But then I got to chapter six: "Conversation." This chapter gets at the core of 'restoring civility' and 'saving the world,' as the book touts among its goals. If you never plan to host a dinner party, these pages resonate for just getting through life these days, in a society super-charged with divisiveness, mistrust, political divides, conflict, inability to relate to other points of view. I'll say I sat up a bit straighter through these pages, a very thoughtful toolkit for drawing great stories from people, and helping steer the dinner table dynamic away from conversational black holes.
They have a compelling claim that small doses of provocative subject matter–delving into the danger zones of sex, religion, politics–can be a release, put folks at ease, give them some permission to let their hair down. This…well, harder for me to imagine for my next dinner parties. I feel my blood pressure rise when contentious politics come up, and I blush during Cards Against Humanity. Maybe this will be my year to embrace getting out of my comfort zone where dinner party conversation is concerned.
Among the ideas I cheered the most while reading:
- The maxim for hosts: "you should enjoy your own dinner party" — absolutely! A frazzled, stressed host too distracted to interact with guests, endlessly in and out of the kitchen dealing with crises, worried into a frenzy that things might not go perfectly…it's the surest path to an evening that's not much fun for anyone. Start off with a plan you can easily pull off without stress, buying (or assigning friends to supply) dessert or appetizers, for example, if it helps.
- Batching cocktails — i.e. making them by the pitcher/punch bowl rather than shaking to order. That's exactly what I did for the drinks chapter in my book Gourmet Game Night. As with the above maxim for hosts: having the host (or any guest) away from the table for long stretches–say, whipping up a few more Manhattans–can put a distinct crimp in the momentum of game playing. With a pitcher of the night's cocktail in the fridge, you or a guest can quickly top off a couple glasses without holding up the conversation, or the game.
- I loved so much in that Conversation chapter, particularly (among tips for creating a setting for scintillating conversation): "when in doubt, be quiet and listen;" and "be a ladylike broad," that is (in a gender-neutral context) civilized and respectful but unafraid to be wisecracking, personal, a bit provocative.
I love having people over, love cooking for friends and family, and am thankfully at ease with most of the moving parts of a dinner party. But various forces conspired to keep me from hosting many in this past year–I managed just a few. Reading this book was not only perfect airplane entertainment, like an armchair DPD experience, it makes me want to up my dinner party game for 2018. More time sharing great food and beverages with friends. More unplugged time for conversation (and maybe some games!) around the table. More time to share ideas, conspire, imagine and–as the book's subtitle hints, maybe do a bit for saving the world along the way.
Just one quibble. Rico, Brendan…that suggestion you have on page 187 that your dinner guests might be trying to enjoy some coffee cake (while the outraged political junkie is busy being loudly outraged)? That sounds pretty brunchy to me.


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Beattie and Coutts make Scottish beach history
Scotland's Melissa Coutts on the way to her country's first ever World Tour win
Sydney, Australia, March 17, 2017 - There was only one team rejoicing at the weather forecast for Sydney's Manly Beach on Friday, and Scots Lynn Beattie and Melissa Coutts made the most of it with a thrilling first round win, the first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour win ever recorded by Scotland.
The promise of rain and wind sounded very similar to the 4am conditions the pair have been training under at Edinburgh's Portobello Beach, and while the dreadful conditions didn't arrive, Beattie and Coutts looked very much at home beating local hopes Sarah Battaglene and Stefanie Weiler 2-1 (20-22, 21-16, 15-9).
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Beattie and Coutts are predominantly indoor volleyballers who turned to the beach when news came through the sport would be included at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
"It's Scotland's first World Tour win, so it's fantastic," Coutts said.
"We both work, so we have to fit in training sessions in the dark and in the cold, but today it is all worth it. That win means so much to us.
"We weren't concerned at all about the conditions because we've trained and played in absolutely crazy conditions over the past couple of years."
Beattie already has legend status at home, having captained Great Britain's indoor team at the 2012 London Olympics.
"It was absolutely phenomenal, I think it's every sports person dream to compete at an Olympics, and to do it at home and to be captain was an unbelievable experience," she said.
"And I think that experience helped today in that tight third set.
"Last year when the Commonwealth Games news came out, that's when we really started to work hard.
"We've set that as our goal, and this is the start of it. We're going to play in as many events as we can this summer and try and qualify."
The Scots joined three teams from Australia, and teams from Germany, Japan, USA and New Zealand on the winners list on day one at Manly Beach.
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text: I met 1/3rd of the Terry Family during the Fall when I photographed them for their Christmas photos. Theirs is still one of my favorite sessions, in fact you've seen their photo on my home page. So when Nicole messaged me that they were moving soon and so was her brother in-law. They were wanting to get some photos in of everyone together before they moved across county (one family to Michigan and the other to Illinois), I jumped at the opportunity to be able to photograph them together! Here are a few of my favorites from our time together and wish them well in their new adventures!!


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Lainie • 17 January 2019 11:38Hi Everyone. How lovely to meet you all. I'm Lainie and I have joined as forces families because my Grandfather was in the RAF in the early 1960's (we have his corporal number which was 417653). He was based in RAF Leeming and his name was Kenneth Walter Nellis. According to family he was a safety equipment fitter. I'm looking for anyone who may have known him as we don't have much in the way of stories or info on him as he was a very quiet man, he also died in his 50's, so I never got the chance to hear any RAF stories. Could he be somebody that any of you know? if so, I'd love to hear anything that you may remember about him. Many, many thanks.
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Once Upon A Time… An Enchanting Illustration Exhibition (Norfolk)
Once Upon A Time… an enchanting exhibition of illustration from Norwich based illustrators Ella Goodwin and Julia Groves.
The exhibition will be on from November 9th – December 7th, (10am – 5pm Mon – Sat and 10am – 2pm Sundays) so you can enjoy the culinary delights of House Cafe whilst taking in the whimsical works on the walls. As well as the illustration itself there will be cards and sundries on sale too in good time for any Christmas shopping!
A little bit about us: Julia is a Norwich based freelance illustrator with a passion for printmaking, paper cut and digital media. Since graduating from the MA Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, she has been busy concentrating on creating her own colourful stories and characters.
Ella's background is in Animation and Design, concentrating on quirky narratives and characters. Her passion is for visual storytelling and whimsical illustration often highly detailed using a mix of traditional and digital mediums, Ella lives, makes and illustrates in a kitsch fairytale filled nook in Norwich and dreams of having a Wendy House.
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My Journey From Bump to Baby
As many of you have read in my posts, my journey to baby #2 was not an easy one. When First Response asked to interview me to dig deeper into my story, as part of the "This is My Journey" campaign with Today's Parent, I knew it would bring out a lot of emotions. Everyday I am so grateful for baby Noa and it was all worth it looking back. This campaign is intended to share women's unique pregnancy journeys to help provide support to other women and families to know they're not alone. My first pregnancy was so much different than my second, which I could never have been prepared for, so wanted to share my story to help others. I know that there are so many mothers out there who can relate to what I've gone through, including secondary infertility and multiple miscarriages, so I hope that this interview can help others keep the faith when trying for a baby too.
I'll be honest - at first, I was nervous about sharing this with all of you because this is a story that is often hard for me to tell without shedding tears. This video is as real as it gets for me.
Gestational Diabetes
I'm four months postpartum and while watching this interview, it became very clear to me that I still have a lot of healing to do today. It was supposed to be an interview on my experience with Gestational Diabetes, but once I got talking it was difficult for me to not tell my whole story. Having gestational diabetes was just one complication I faced; I still remember being in disbelief when I was told I failed the Glucose test. I was healthy and thought this could never happen to me. I was in so much shock that I demanded a retest, but quickly learned that this was not my fault and that Gestational Diabetes was a result of many factors, including how a hormone produced by my placenta was preventing my body from using insulin effectively. Needless to say, tracking all the food I ate and having to prick myself four times a day was still not fun.
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Thinking about all of the ups and downs still makes my heart heavy. I'm sure like every woman out there, I still remember the day I took the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test and it tested positive. Fortunately, it can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than my missed period and when you're trying for a baby, you just want to know as soon as possible!
First Response has supported millions of women in their pregnancy journeys; whether it is their Ovulation Tests or their Prenatal Multivitamin Gummies, women can trust their products every step of the way.
For me, it gave me extra reassurance knowing that the FIRST RESPONSE Early Result Pregnancy Test was also 99% accurate at detecting typical pregnancy hormone levels from the day of a woman's expected period. So when those two pink lines showed up after testing a second time, I cried. I cried a lot. I was so happy, yet so scared at the same time. Scared that I would miscarry again. Scared that something would go wrong. The anxiety didn't stop.
I went through 39 weeks feeling a mix of pure joy and paranoia. It was insanity really. From an elevated nuchal test, a painful amniocentesis and then gestational diabetes – it was a tough pregnancy to say the least. Telling my story to the people of Today's Parent was actually therapeutic. I know I have a lot more healing to do, but I'm grateful to have the support of so many people, including most of you reading this post right now.
If you haven't viewed the full interview, you can watch it here. Please don't mind the tears! Thank you everyone for continuing to follow my journey.
Trisha xoxo
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So, we kicked off something interesting with our followers on twitter – a discussion of some sort, were we offer different subject matters. The areas of discussion would vary from funny to serious issues to burning topics and general society/lifestyle observations from our point of view – every one gets a chance to chip in their 150 characters.
These @360nobs discussions would take place about twice a week. Our current subject is based on the rules of being a SIDE CHICK. A Side-Chick is someone who sees someone who already has a main girl/main squeeze or even married in some cases. As a side-chick, there are things you should know lest you ruin the fun/blow your cover. We discussed this on twitter @360Nobs yesterday and these were the best replies – male/female/young/old – we got. Enjoy. Do feel free to add yours in the comment box below.
- The side chick should send you nudes when you're down.
- The side chick should not know your house – so she doesn't start picturing herself as the madam
- A side chick shouldn't know the other side chicks (if you have more than one) so they don't form a coven.
- As a code, the side chick shouldn't pick your calls when she's on her period.
- A side chick must never follow the mainchick/man on social network (she shouldn't even know of its existence)
- A side chick should never bring up the word 'love', remember we're business partners?
- The side chick shouldn't listen to Drake – DMX is better off.
- A side chick is not allowed to touch your phone only if it's temple run she's playing on that shit.
- Side chicks aren't allowed to have their period same time as the main chick.
- No PDA as a side chick. Don't hold his hand in public.
- Side chicks shouldn't save his number. Memorize it. He should save it as "Nneka cleaning services", "Ogenna Bank marketer"
- Side chicks should not attend same church as the main chick.
- Side chicks must be straight when they pick up calls "Who's this?" No need for the "Hey boo"
- No pet name calling, for the side chick.
- A side chick shouldn't take pictures when both of you are together.
- Side chick shouldn't meet family. (Some be like "I want to meet mama", "Who is your mother ehn?)
- A side chick should see herself as 'molue', still available for everyone. The main chick is BRT (on her lane)
- A side chick shouldn't call at anytime, even in cases of emergency.
- A side chick shouldn't have a picture of the man on your phone (wetin dey cause that kain familiarity)
- A side chick should never see the man in her dream. That's the duty of the main chick.
- A side chick should never talk about Future, only if she's talking about the musician.
- A side chick should never bring her friends over except it's a threesome.
- A side chick shouldn't be on your skype/facetime contact. We only see in person, b.
- If the side chick finally becomes a main chick, please don't look out for another side chick.
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We wanted more out of a high fender kit for the Harley Davidson Sportster. It took us some time to get to where we wanted to go. It had to be simple, bolt-on and bring more to the table than just drilling a fender to the front fork. Karl Hungus told us our quest was meaningless.
The High fender kit is a bolt-on solution to add a high fender to your Sporty. Drill the plastic fender and bolt it to the high fender bracket. Then bolt on the bracket to your fork using our hardware, and you are good to go.
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it's friday! hope you have fun plans for the weekend. i'm headed here:
and am oh. so. excited.
palmetto bluff is the site for coastal living's annual music to your mouth festival. saturday will host the culinary festival. in their words, "the culinary festival is a gathering of culinarians, winemakers, growers, and artisans, brought together to accentuate the abundance of ingredients from our surrounding waters, woods and local farms. they showcase their finest nibbles and nectars and take our guests on a sensory experience that can only be called music to your mouth."
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Dear NYC Foodie lovers,
I am NYC Foodette, NYC Foodie's younger sister. Last night I went to Candle 79 with our other sister (no relation to the film The Other Sister). Believe it or not, I had wanted to check it out even before Frank Bruni's one-star review since I have recently (a little over 6 months ago) become a "pescatarian" with vegan tendencies. This means I do not eat any meat that comes from land animals and I try to avoid all dairy products as much as possible, but I do eat a fair amout of seafood, especially sushi. Judgement expected and accepted...
Ok, onto the meal. We shared everything, as usual - even the drink, not as usual (both the sharing of it and the fact that it was non-alcoholic). Our sweet, vegan waiter Christopher had the bartender conveniently split into two glasses the Antioxidant Potion: concord grape, pomegranate, cranberry, lemon, sparkling water ($7). This drink was right up my alley - bold flavors, refreshing, and just the right amount of tartness. This was one of about 10 juicy mixtures, and there are also around 8 delicious-seeming cocktails that I would like to try when it's not a school night (no, I'm not a student, but old sayings die hard).
We were then served our starter and our salad simultaneously. We had the Wild Mushroom and Spinach Pate served with crostini, roasted garlic bulb and balsamic reduction ($14) and the Beet Salad with mache, arugula, apples, baby carrots, haricots verts, toasted pecans and a vanilla-fig dressing. The salad was also supposed to come with fennel, but we asked them not to add it as neither my sister nor I is a fan of the anise-flavored plant. The fennel-less salad was very tasty; it was sweet and light, and the perfect complement to our other dish. The pate was much more filling than I would have expected, and the balance of spinach and mushroom was perfect. I must admit, however, that what attracted me most on the plate was the roasted garlic bulb. I probably shouldn't admit this in a public forum, but when we had finished the rest of the dish, I picked up the near-empty garlic clove and ate every last drop I could extract without looking like a complete neanderthal (no offense, Geico dudes).
By the time our entree arrived (right after we finished our previous course) I was pretty full, but was still excited to try our next dish: Porcini Crusted Tofu with garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach and cabernet-wild mushroom sauce ($22). In case you couldn't tell, my sister and I are really into spinach and mushrooms, and they were both great in this dish. The most prevalent flavor was the mushrooms, and those found in the sauce were some of the best I've had. The sauce was generously poured over the tofu, which was sliced for easy sharing and eating and cooked perfectly. It was a great dish, and something I definitely can't cook at home.
At this point the level of fullness was ridiculous, but who can resist vegan dessert? We went for the Live Key Lime Tart with nut granola crust, key-lime cashew cream and huckleberry ice cream ($13). A few of the items on the menu say "live" and this just means it's a completely raw dish. I think I would have enjoyed the tart a bit more had I had a bit more room in my stomach, but it was a pleasant way to end the meal. I would have preferred the "custard" to be a bit more tart, but the huckleberry ice cream (magically dairy-free) made up for it.
You know how sometimes you feel like you're dreaming even though it's the middle of the day and you are clearly awake? Well by the end of the meal that's how I felt, but more intensely than I ever have. Perhaps it was something in the wild mushrooms... I left feeling totally satisfied, slightly stoned, and very excited for my next adventure at this diner- and planet-friendly haven.
Candle 79
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hadeki posted a topic in Wants and WishesI bought two of those Dragon Quest VI character figure boxes off Rakuten, and I'm under the impression that what you get is random or something. So I'm hoping I get Terry, otherwise I need to find a site that offers just him. Also, if anyone has any information on any of the Dragon Quest boardgames, I would love to own one. Specifically Death Palace:


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Paige Hull
One of the reoccurring elements that compliments our Modern Vintage style is incorporating unexpected bits of nature. Throughout The Vintage Round Top, you'll see things collected from nature. They offer texture, interest, and often make for a good conversation starter.
This hornet nest is one of my favorite natural elements. I love how it looks against the rusty patina of the heater.
Seed pods and branches with interesting lines are always easy to find and can add so much texture to a space.
This old bee skep contrasts beautifully against the crisp white walls and the other industrial light fixtures. You can see how the natural elements (pine cones, bee skep, branches, log post) add warmth and texture to the room.
Of course, found antlers are another popular way to add an organic touch to the room.
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Marijuasana: Vital Prana Meets Dank Ganja
By Whitney Miller
Since I'd never been to a cannabis infused yoga class before, I wasn't quite sure what to expect as I arrived to the private residence where class was to be held. Upon entering, Marijuasana founder Stacey Mulvey immediately made me feel welcome, as she did with everyone else who arrived. She offered us tea, CBD oil from Bluebird Botanicals, and passed around a joint, earning the title Hostess of the Year in my mind. The treats were generously shared, but classes are BYO (bring your own). I packed a few things with concentrates to share, setting up in between Stacey's rolling tray and the beautiful mandala beads she had for sale.
Stacey's service expands, profoundly, on what a lot of us have experienced at home—doing yoga to compliment a good sesh. However, Marijuasana takes us out of the bedroom and into a communal environment with classes that focus on mindful movement incorporating cannabis consumption and encouraging a deeper connection with the self. For attendees, it's an incredibly warm, welcoming environment. As a safe space for stoners, Marijuasana is bringing the cannabis community even closer together, drawing in people of all types. It was through her own yoga practice that Stacey became aware of the connection between her mind, body, and cannabis—and as a trained instructor, she teaches just that, providing aid in the fight to normalize the use of marijuana.
Classes are designed to allow for plenty of social time, so we seshed, drank CBD infused tea, and chatted prior to taking our mats. Once we began, the lights dimmed softly and the warm sound of uplifting music filled the room. Stacey's soothing voice would suffice to gently rock one to sleep, if not for the rejuvenating yoga flow that kept us moving, occasionally on our toes. Throughout the routine transitioning through positions, Stacey shared timely reminders on how to stay present tucked with tidbits on how the cannabis was simultaneously, synergistically benefiting our bodies. Something about Stacey and Marijuasana makes it easy to absorb her passion, it shines through her every token of support shared throughout the class. Incredibly, I found the combination of yoga and cannabis really can strengthen one's focus on moving mindfully, both in yoga and life—the key mission of Mulvey's Marijuasana.
The class took a break midway to enjoy more tea and share another joint. By the end of my first Marijuasana class, my body and mind felt truly connected. Stacey's teaching style and the atmosphere she created made it a one of a kind experience. The Marijuasana routine is tailored to accommodate all skill levels, whether it's someone's first time or they've been practicing for years, you will be challenged without feeling intimidation. I highly recommend signing up for a class when one is available near you. It's a great opportunity for your personal wellness, and to connect with others who have a similar interest. I enjoyed my experience so much, I just had to learn more about her journey and the creation of Marijuasana.
When did you draw the connection between consuming cannabis and mindful movement?
I had a wonderful experience after being educated about CBD oil at the Denver High Times Cannabis Cup in 2013. At the Cup, I had broken a two year period of abstinence from cannabis. What better time and place, right? About this same time I was wrapping up a rigorous training program to become a Pilates teacher. The program demanded that I learn certain skills in my body that I simply wasn't getting. Bottom line: I wasn't very good. There was an exhibitor booth for a brand that carried CBD oil and I was intrigued with CBD, so I asked my local dispensary to start carrying it, which they did. Then one night I was doing my normal practice, but this time I took huge doses of flower and this CBD oil.
What happened?
I'm on my living room floor doing some stretching when I get this overwhelming sense of...all I can say is, it felt like I had an actual ownership of my body. Like, I not only could truly sense my muscles, my bones, and all the tissue in between; but they were mine. I had complete dominion over everything and it was all apart of me. I felt control. It was the happiest and most sincere form of power that I've felt, and I'll never forget it. After that, everything clicked. I could do things in my program that I just wasn't getting before. The body has its own innate intelligence, most of the time that intelligence is difficult to verbalize because it doesn't translate unless it's in you. You can describe it to another, and give them tips on how to find it, but it's not there until they find it for themselves. Cannabis and CBD boosted my body's IQ and helped me find the connections I just wasn't making before. After that experience, I realized how cannabis is this incredible aid to mindful movement and I became a devotee.
So this is where Marijuasana was born...
The inspiration came from this experience and then wanting to help others learn about cannabis and mindful movement and how it may benefit their body and mind. Beyond that, CBD was so crucial in my own discovery. I also want to educate as many people as I can that this is somethings that's available, legal and non-intoxicating. My hope is that if I can educate people about CBD and other cannabinoids that perhaps the stigma towards THC based cannabis will soften. For those with the narrow minded view that hemp and cannabis are deleterious, I'm hopeful that the route for changing that perspective will be via their bodies.
When did you first start practicing yoga?
I first started practicing yoga about 15 years ago. My practice then expanded to include, and at various times focus on, other forms of mindful movement like Callanetics, pole dance and Pilates. Really though, it's all yoga.
"My goal for attendees is to find something novel. At minimum, it could be a tidbit about marijuana and the fact that it is good for you, or a new person in their community that shares an enthusiasm for weed. At best, it is a new way of feeling or understanding their own body, because that translates to a new understanding of themselves."
Everyone will have their own personal experience, but what are your primary goals for those who attend Marijuasana?
My goal for attendees is to find something novel. At minimum, it could be a tidbit about marijuana and the fact that it is good for you, or a new person in their community that shares an enthusiasm for weed. At best, it is a new way of feeling or understanding their own body, because that translates to a new understanding of themselves.
What does your family think of it all? Has your success with Marijuasana influenced their views?
I have two sisters and a brother, and they are my biggest supporters and fans, but I wouldn't say my parents accept me. However, there are signs of tolerance. My entire extended family is Mormon, and I find that mostly they ignore me. I can assume they aren't claiming to be related to me in any of their communities despite the fact Marijuasana has become so popular. Little by little, some of my cousins have started to hint they may not be as scandalized. I had a cousin email me and joke that the next time there is a family reunion, I should bring the brownies.
Coming from a Mormon family, what gave you the courage to strike out on your own? Has there been backlash from the conservative community you grew up in?
I don't know if it was courage so much as a need to prove myself wrong. I had the benefit of working in cannabis in a communications role with another company, and that's when I saw an opportunity for "contemplative cannabis" as I call it. There were two competing voices, the fearful voice that said everyone would hate me and that I'd be a failure, and one that said, do it, and fuck the haters. And as it turns out, the message that's based in fear is usually the one that's full of shit.
It's no surprise that classes are selling out, how are you meeting the growing demand?
Indeed, I must. A Marijuasana teacher training program is in development, as well as events in Las Vegas, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Anchorage, Boston, New York and DC. I used to teach pole dance, so something to be on the lookout for: 420-friendly lap dance lessons. Ladies only, of course.
About Stacey Mulvey / Stacey Mulvey loves teaching movement, viewing it as a spectrum of energy--from yin to yang and everything in between. She began practicing and teaching mindful movement in Callanetics after having an epiphany about mortality and taking control of her own quality of life. Eventually, Mulvey discovered that cannabis helped her concentrate and enhanced her motivation. Mulvey studied at Naropa University in yoga, painting, and psychology. After completing her coursework honing her skills in mindful and meditative practices, Mulvey launched Marijuasana and dedicates her life to the coalition of cannabis and yoga.
About Marijuasana / Marijuasana is a pop up yoga event series, offering hemp and cannabis infused yoga classes in Denver, D.C., Boston, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and more. Movement integrated with cannabis evokes a unique sensory experience. Classes are warm and social, with grounded and expressive yoga for all levels. To learn more, visit http://www.marijuasana.com.
About Marijuasana Online / You can wait for Marijuasana, the popular cannabis-infused yoga event, to visit your city or you can become a Marijuasana Online member, which gives you access to exclusive wellness videos lead by Marijuasana founder, Stacey Mulvey. This way, you can join her inspired, and lifted, mindful movement practice in the comfort of your own home. https://www.marijuasana.com/yoga-videos/
About the Author / Whitney Miller is a professional photographer, coffee addict, nature lover and cannabis enthusiast with a passion for words. Having grown up in a conservative community on the East Coast, she wishes to use her B.A. in English from Eastern Mennonite University to spread light and love. Originally from Virginia, Whitney currently resides in Denver, CO.
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U.S. - Austria Flight Updates
Austrian Airlines marks its 50th Anniversary with the only non-stop flights between Vienna and Canada and the U.S. In addition to daily flights now from New York, Washington D.C. and Toronto, Austrian Airlines will offer four non-stop flights per week between Chicago and Vienna beginning March 2007.
On October 12, 2006 Delta Air Lines and Flughafen Wien AG announced the resumption of Delta flights to Vienna after a seven-year break. Beginning on May 21, 2007, a Boeing 767 will connect Vienna with the Delta hub in Atlanta five times per week.
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The myth of overnight weight loss has been promoted and perpetuated by both the http://wwd.com as well as the supplement sell for decades. Ever since the first fitness magazine was printed, weight loss pill was manufactured and shows much Biggest Loser aired on TV, a typical person recently been more as well as more convinced that weight loss should be as simple as weight gain. This could not be further from the truth!
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Stability balls come in a variety of sizes and colours. The wall street journal article states that is the regular amount to obtain full-size ball, the type you can sit on almost without fear of falling without the. If that is true, I am going to hurry down to Wal-Mart where I aquired my second balance ball (my wife uses my first one-for exercise) for .25 and offer to sell as many as I will for .00.
"century city news" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Though not as memorable as "Refugee," "Even the Losers" and "Don't Do Me Like That," this track from Damn the Torpedoes provides the perfect coda as a album's last song. This mini keyboard has a futuristic feel and friendly beat that is far more uplifting in contrast to the other melodies.
Everyday, I follow links that take me to very strange places. Who hasn't had the experience of becoming intrigued several weird factoid and going off on a reading tangent totally unrelated to whatever at all! In my particular case if someone sends us a Facebook link it extremely possible that this hour later I am making new friends – after reading all on them. I don't even want speak about YouTube! Is it unhelpful noise level? Who knows for sure. What perform know (from experience) often those distractions very often keep us doing sustained reading. As well as are actually reading things we probably never would have had access to or read any other way. Say what you will, it really is reading. And in fact is not exactly unpopular.
Baseball players chewing tobacco smoking. Steroids are banned, despited making baseball more exciting along with the fans do not have to see players sticking needles his or her butts. Chewing tobacco, meanwhile, makes the members only marginally better, and have to look at them pinch it, stick it in their grizzled mouths, spit out its juice, and push it around in their cheeks using tongues. If the NBA can produce its players dress nice, why can't MLB ban "chewing" (or "dipping," neither of can make any sense) outright? Sure, half of your Boston Red Sox would go into withdrawl, just a few weeks later there that i see parity.
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On Saturday the 16th, I dragged Dan out into a mid-40 degree morning to a Moscow 5K Road Race hosted by the Marines stationed at the Embassy here in Moscow. It was a fundraiser for the U.S. Wounded Warrior Project, to aid and help veterans injured during their times of service. The race course wound along the Moscow River, really a beautiful area, and hosted about 80 participants from around the city. We really had a lot of fun, and did the Culbertson name proud: Rachel placed second overall with a time of 21:24 and Dan came in fourth overall with a time of 22:11. The unexpected prize commodity of the race? Safety pins. We each got one safety pin a piece to attach our race bibs to our shirts. Safety pins are apparently not easy to come by here, and thanks to a seamstress participant who supplied the entire race with pins, we didn't have to carry our bibs while running. In general, good times were had by all.
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In many ways, this painting resembles an old master work from the Venetian school of the Italian Renaissance. Manuele Cerutti conjures his image of a girl lifting a heavy blanket through an adroit and beautiful use, not of line, but of colour and brush-stroke. Soft contours, and the deft gradation of tone according to depth occupied within the illusory space, allows the figure to appear as if emerging from darkness. As does the marked grain of the paint, which seems to have been produced by lightly running a large,thick-bristled paint brush vertically down the canvas before the oil had fully dried. The resultant 'slurring' causes the girl's face and torso to fizz gently, replicating the gritty aspect that objects often seem to adopt when viewed in low light.
It is thanks to this command of colour, too, that the scarlet satin quilt is so vividly evoked. Viewed up close, Manuele Cerutti's confident application of brushy zinc-white highlights looks oddly crude; but, at a certain distance, these textured strokes suddenly reconfigure, producing a flawless semblance of thick and gently shimmering fabric.
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Manuele Cerutti (b. 1976) is an Italian painter graduated from the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti, Turin. His works has featured in numerous institutional exhibitions, including at the Wilhelm Hack Museum and Stadtmuseum Oldenburg in Germany, the Italian Cultural Institute in London and the GAM in Torino. In 2004 he was awarded the Illy Present Future prize. He currently lives and works in Turin. Manuele Cerutti's paintings are located at the intersection between the history of art, and the artist's will of rediscovering the object's essence, taking its pictorial representation as a springboard for further reflection. Stones, bones and scraps of metal, collected by the artist over the years, rest dormant in his studio, until the moment they turn from inert shapes into works of art on his canvases. Taken out of their original context, these 'actors' sit for the artist in compositions that are always on the border between balance and precariousness. The artist adopts clean lines and a thin layer technique, in order to create a dialectic relationship between different moments of his narrative. He considers the error, the pentimento as integral to the accomplishment of an artwork. His paintings call to mind stratigraphy; where amongst different layers it is possible to discern evanescent presences in his paintings. Often, such presences are human subjects portrayed in the act of supporting, or contemplating the object – the real focus towards which the whole composition points. In Cerutti's oeuvre, even car mirrors are divested of all conventional attributes determined by their function, in order to experiment new unstable relationships with space. In the context of his works, roles are subverted: the human being does not emerge as a protagonist anymore, it is rather the object that reclaims its status as a peer to Man. The artist leads the viewer to modify their perception towards daily life elements, which too often pass unnoticed. Although Manuele Cerutti's structures might seem comparable to the tradition of still-life painting, the difference between them is radical: the artist confers a subjectivity to forms that are traditionally inert, that are considered mere ob-jecta. Such subjectivity turns them into protagonists which should be interpreted on the same level as any other social actor.
Cerutti's oil paintings depict objects in a way that is more reminiscent of portraiture than still life. Humble, inconspicuous objects that belong to the artist, which were forgotten and then repurposed as a means for exploring a more universal set of values, become the sitters for these unlikely portraits.
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Ed Slott CPA is a nationally recognized IRA expert, television personality and best-selling author who has dedicated his life to educating Americans on saving for retirement and the intricacies of IRAs. He was named "The Best Source for IRA Advice" by The Wall Street Journal and is the author of numerous best-selling books. His web site www.IRAHelp.com. He started our conversation with an overview of what has changed for this year's tax filing season (not too much) and then explained why well-prepared taxpayers should not be afraid of an audit. (NOTE: Ed says that the key to the entire tax preparation process is to keep flawless records and documentation throughout the year!)
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Ed also focused on the need for retirees to shift gears in retirement. While there may be some lucrative opportunities, there are also challenges/minefields, like those thorny stealth taxes, which can trip us up.
The old favorites include the whopping 50 percent penalty for not taking your required minimum distribution (RMD) and not making estimated tax payments, but last year's change about IRA rollovers is also causing a new headache among some retirees.
As much as everyone complains about paying taxes, Ed says that tax rates are still the lowest they have been in years. That means that now could be a good time to move funds from tax-deferred vehicles, like 401 (k)s and IRAs into tax free Roth IRAs. Ed also noted that the very best retirement strategy is to work as long as you can. Extra income can prevent you from dipping into your nest egg; with earned income, you can continue to make Roth and spousal Roth IRA contributions (though once you turn 70 1/2, you can NOT make traditional IRA contributions); you may be able to delay your RMDs from your company-sponsored retirement plan; and most importantly, working longer will help you combat the reality of longevity!
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Dopo anni difficili che l'hanno vista affrontare seri problemi di salute, la superstar bianca dalla voce nera non delude e con il deserto del Nevada a farle da sfondo ci presenta il suo nuovo singolo "Stupid Little Things" il cui video è stato pubblicato in anteprima su VEVO!
Anastacia has comeback more alive and stronger than ever!
After the difficult years that saw her face serious health problems, from the superstar white black voice does not disappoint and the Nevada desert to be her background presents his new single "Stupid Little Things", whose video was published in premiere on VEVO!
Non è un puro caso che il ritorno di Anastacia sia celebrato da un album dal titolo alquanto evocativo.
"Resurrection" esprime tutta la sua forza e la sua tenacia le hanno permesso di affrontare e sconfiggereil cancro al seno che l'aveva colpita. L'album che arriverà nel mese di maggio è stato registrato in LA e contiene 10 tracks nella versione standard e 14 nella versione deluxe.
Il brano ufficialmente su i-tunes, è stato accompagnato a sorpresa anche dalla video premiere. La clip è stata registrata in Nevada, ed ambientata tra Las Vegas ed il deserto. Ambientazione banalema pur sempre suggestiva quanto ad impatto ed energia.
'Resurrection' è subito disponibile in pre-order su I Tunes. https://po.st/ResurrectionDeluxeITunes
It is not a coincidence that the return of Anastacia is celebrated by an album titled somewhat evocative.
"Resurrection" expresses her strength and tenacity have allowed her to deal with and sconfiggereil breast cancer that had struck her. The album which will arrive in May was recorded in LA and contains 10 tracks in the standard version and 14 in the deluxe version.
'Resurrection' is Anastacia's first album of original songs since 'Heavy Rotation' in 2008 and her sixth studio LP to date. During her career she has sold over 30 million records worldwide.
Anastacia burst onto the world stage with the release of her debut album 'Not That Kind' in 2000 driven by the smash hit 'I'm Outta Love', the best selling song of that year. Hit albums followed, 'Freak of Nature', 'Pieces Of A Dream' and 'Anastacia' all propelled by her incredible, totally one of a kind voice. She was known and loved round the world for her powerful and unique voice.
She also attracted much notoriety for a catalogue of poor health related issues – all well documented – including first Crohns disease and later breast cancer. Just last year she announced that the disease had returned resulting in a subsequent double mastectomy.
"Writing songs helps pull you past the dark moments," Anastacia admits. "Just being able to speak my story is a great help. 'Stupid Little Things' is about trying not to over think everything to make it much bigger than it is. For me it's about: don't focus on the small stuff!"
For 'Resurrection' she has totally focussed on making the kind of music she is famous for. Now fit and healthy, she has embraced the recording of this new album with her trademark passion and enthusiasm. And the results are staggering. It's great to have her back.
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HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY, SON: Carl Diggler's Parenting Lessons From a Lifetime in Politics
I thought about devoting my column today to Donald Trump's racist bashing of a Latino judge or yesterday's tragic terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, but today isn't about that.
Today is about my boy.
My beautiful round son Colby St. Clair Diggler turns 13 today.
In my lifetime, I've seen houses rise and fall. I've seen the humbling of the Udall clan. I've seen the ravages of Travelgate. I've seen the greatest wonks of my generation shivering and nude because someone told them "f*ll my h*le" on Twitter.
But nothing compares to seeing my boy become a man.
My son is becoming a man before my eyes, and that's greater than any demographic shift or redistricting one can observe. Every day he seems to get a little taller. He uses some of his old man's mannerisms when explaining the winners and losers of Xbox. Although I am legally enjoined by a corrupt family court judge from following my son on Twitter, I could only guess that he's dispatching the trolls with the same logic and tattling finesse as his old man.
Raising a great child isn't easy. And I didn't pop into this world a dedicated father. I had a life informed by the greatest compromisers, thought leaders, and mavericks of our political age.
Here are the fatherhood lessons I've learned from a lifetime covering politics:
Don't Let The Perfect Be The Enemy Of The Good. It's no secret that Colby is a big time video gamer. He loves Minecrafts, Solid Gears, all of that stuff. It's also publicly available information that Dig is a politics junkie. On custody days, you imagine that there's a conflict.
A typical disagreement will go like this: I want us to take the Acela to see the Henry Clay Museum of Outstanding Compromises in Washington, DC, but Colby wants to play a "Duty Calls" match on Xbox. Instead of dragging him by his ear, or passive aggressively blaring the Chuck Hagel confirmation audio over his video game, I seek a compromise. I tell Colby, you can bring your handheld gaming system to the museum, as long as you pay attention to the 1957 Civil Rights Act exhibit.
No, neither of us are perfectly happy with the arrangement, but that's the spirit of compromise: that neither of us are crying.
Lead With Courage, And Your Son Will Follow. In 2002 President Bush was faced with the biggest decision of his life: whether to invade Iraq with 500,000 ground troops, 1.5 million ground troops, or tactical limited-fallout midrange nuclear missiles. Beset on all sides, Bush had the courage to stand up to his advisors and say "our troops are the best darned heroes in the universe. We'll win this thing with just 200,000 — and that's an order."
Bush led, and all of America followed. I took inspiration from the President in 2009 when, during a rare joint custody outing with ex-Mrs. The Dig, the three of us couldn't decide where to go for dinner. The bickering reached intolerable levels until I put my foot down and said, "if it's submarine sandwich you want served with a smile, Blimpie has been America's choice since 1964." How did it go? Let's just say I couldn't help but notice Ex-Mrs. The Dig scowling just a little less as she bit down into an extra-wet Tuna & Vinegar Blimpie Classic, just $4.99 at participating locations.
Respect The Discourse. Sorry stern dads, but it's 2016 and "because I said so" won't cut it anymore. Look, I have all the respect in the world for my dad, Colonel Dig Sr.. But his system of grunts and cryptic phrases like "the sun never sets on disappointment, only pauses" were a product of his time.
When your child asks you why you're recounting the tale of Whitewater, or forcing them to memorize the names of the last 20 Secretaries of the Interior, don't just tell them because they have to. Tell them why it's important to their development into a fine young man or woman. You'll still force them to do whatever it is you're telling them they have to do, but they deserve to be heard out. And after all, that's part of the process.
Learn To Laugh. Ronald Reagan was the first politician to use humor to communicate his ideas and bring both sides together. When his old rival, Democrat Speaker Tip O'Neill, demanded to know why Reagan officials had illegally sent arms to the Contras, the Gipper, without missing a beat, replied, "AIDS is a plague sent from God to cleanse the Earth of sin." Reagan's quips kept friend and foe alike rolling in the aisles.
The lesson: keep your sense of humor, no matter how stressful things get. Take family court, for example. It's easy to lose your cool and give in to the urge to yell and cry when you're being held in "contempt" for the umpteenth time, just for going on a filibuster to highlight the dark money connections between Judge Ellen Tao and the corrupt Bernie Sanders campaign. But the mature thing to do is, while you're being handcuffed and dragged away, deliver a Reaganesque zinger like "You're right, I do subscribe to some 'fringe' legal theories: the theory that those fringes on the flag prove this is an unconstitutional admiralty court. Mic. Drop."
So happy birthday, Colby! Digheads, if you can keep this a secret, I have a special treat for my boy. He'll be watching Michael Smerconish record his hit show The Michael Smerconish Show live. I know that I'm excited.
Also, stay tuned for a VERY big announcement this week 😉
Carl "The Dig" Diggler has covered national politics for 30 years, and is the author of "Think-ocracy: The Rise Of The Brainy Congressman". Got a question for the Dig? E-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com or Tweet to @carl_diggler. And check out his predictions at SixThirtyEight.com.
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Merck & Co's earnings have leapt for the third quarter, helped by the sale of its share in the animal health business Merial and cost-cutting.
Net income came in at $3.42 billion, up from $1.09 billion in the like, year-earlier quarter, thanks to a gain of $1.7 billion received from partner Sanofi-Aventis for Merial. Revenues were up 2% to $6.05 billion, but the rise would have been 5% were it not for the negative impact of currency.
Once again, Merck's best-selling treatment was the asthma/allergic rhinitis drug Singulair (montelukast), which rose 5% to $1.09, while revenues from the antihypertensives, Cozaar (losartan) and Hyzaar (losartan plus hydrochlorothiazide) were down 3% to $861 million
The diabetes drug Januvia (sitagliptin) performed well, generating $491 million in the quarter, up 30%, while Janumet (sitagliptin plus metformin) brought in $173 million, a leap of 72%. Turnover from the HIV drug Isentress (raltegravir) reached $197 million, up 84%.
On the negative side, combined sales of Vytorin (ezetimibe plus simvastatin) and Zetia (ezetimibe), sold with Schering-Plough, fell 7% to $1.03 billion, while the cervical cancer jab Gardasil slumped 22% to $311 million. Sales of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax (alendronate) also fell 22% to $276 million, the result of patent protection loss in the USA.
Chief executive Richard Clark seemed pleased, saying that the growth of Januvia/Janumet, Isentress and Singulair, "plus continued expense management allowed Merck to deliver strong third-quarter results". He added that "while focused on the day-to-day business priorities…we're also primed for our pending merger with S-P", which is due to close in the fourth quarter.
S-P earnings fall
Speaking of S-P, Merck's new partner posted a 17.2% decline in net income to $477 million, hit by charges related to its 2007 acquisition of Organon. Group turnover fell 2% to $4.50 billion and the company noted that an unfavorable foreign exchange rate had a negative impact of 6%.
Pharmaceutical revenues were flat at $3.50 billion, amid declining sales from its cholesterol joint venture with Merck for Vytorin and Zetia (see above). The anti-inflammatory Remicade (infliximab), the Johnson & Johnson drug which S-P sells outside the USA, grew 8% to $608 million, while sales of the anti-allergy medication Nasonex/Asmanex (mometasone) were up 3% at $266 million.
The brain cancer drug Temodar (temozolomide) increased 2% to $278 million, though the hepatitis C treatment PegIntron (pegylated interferon) decreased 6% to $215 million. Revenues from the antihistamine Clarinex (desloratadine) fell 7% to $164 million, due mainly to the effects of currency.
As for products S-P got hold of through its acquisition of Organon, Follistim/Puregon (follitropin beta), a fertility treatment, fell 14% to $122 million, while the contraceptive Nuvaring contributed $131 million, up 11%.
Chief executive Fred Hassan said that the quarter saw S-P deliver "operational top-line growth, reconciled bottom-line growth and major pipeline successes". He was referring to the European launch of the arthritis drug Simponi (golimumab) and the arrival on the US market of Saphris (asenapine) for acute schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.
Merck & Co's earnings have leapt for the third quarter, helped by the sale of its share in the animal health business Merial and cost-cutting.