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How to Decorate Glazed Ceramics. Turning something ordinary into something special with your own hands is a rewarding way to decorate your home or make gifts for others. A simple coat of paint can do wonders for a plain ceramic mug or an unadorned porcelain ornament. Though these surfaces require a bit of special attention, once you know how to treat them you can get great results. Several companies make paints especially for ceramics so look for these first. Most glass paints will also work on glazed surfaces. If want to use a color that is not part of the ceramic paint line, look for a surface additive that can be added to any acrylic paint.
Things You'll Need
- Ceramic items to be painted
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton pads
- Acrylic paints for glass and ceramics
- Paper plates
- Brushes
- Cotton swabs
- Oven
- Timer
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Remove any hardware from your items such as metal ornament hangers, plastic tags, stickers or decals.
Clean the area to be painted with a cotton pad dipped in rubbing alcohol. This will remove the dirt and surface oils so be careful not to add any back by touching that area as you work.
Paint your designs lightly. Two thin coats are always better than one thick one.
Clean up any stray marks with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
One way to cure the paint is to let the items dry for 21 days without being disturbed.
Another (quicker) option is to let the paint dry for 1 hour and then place the items in a cold oven and turn it on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it come to temperature (about 5 to 10 minutes) and then bake it for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and let everything cool before removing the painted ceramic.
Replace any hardware you took off in Step 1 and you're finished!


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R. Brown Services offers pressure washing services to the Mandeville, Louisiana area and all of St. Tammany Parish. R. Brown services has been servicing the Mandeville area for years, many tourists come to enjoy the beauty and history Mandeville has to offer such as our State Park.
We are Mandeville, LA's top pressure washing company and we value our customers that reside in Mandeville, Louisiana. We offer services for both commercial and residential clients. We know that your business or home is one of the biggest investments and you want nothing but the best. With that said we are proud to say we use only the safest Eco-friendly and bio-degradable products on all of our projects and we abide by all of the pressure washing industries current guidelines and legislation laws.
We use a process called Soft Wash to clean your surfaces. What is Soft Wash? It's a process that uses NO pressure but does use chemicals that work to remove mold, mildew and other stains. After the chemicals do their job, we use low pressure to rinse the surface off. This ensures that no damage is done to your property.
One of our services offered is roof cleaning, many people ask us "Why is roof cleaning important?" or "Why should I get my roof washed?" Well here a re a few reasons:
- The "Stains" on your roof are actually growing organisms, not dirt.
- Over time these organisms will start to change to a dark color and create spots and streaks on your roof. After a while, they begin to deteriorate your roof.
- We use a chemical application with a low pressure system that works to wash away all of the mold, mildew and algae. The low pressure rinse washes the chemicals from the roof without damaging any shingles. All of this is safe, biodegradable, non toxic and LOW pressure.
- Cheaper than investing in a new roof.
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We offer free estimates and ask us about a free demo. There is no stain too tough or too deep that we can not remove. We value our customers and will work to provide you with the best maintenance package for your budget and exterior washing needs.We take pride in making your home or business look it's best. Here at R. Brown Services we will remove stains and restore your surfaces so they look new again so don't hesitate, Contact us today!


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Sinking Boat Insurance Myths
Whether it is the Loch Ness Monster, a 30-foot Great White hungrily searching for surfers, chests of buried treasure, or a giant octopus, our waters are steeped in myth. However, most people today do not believe in these tall tales. So why do most boaters believe boat insurance covers them wherever they go?
Here are a few common boat insurance myths:
The Florida Hurricane Myth
Myth: Everyone pays more for boat insurance due to the destructive hurricanes of a few years ago.
Reality: Even though most boaters believe this to be true, it's not entirely accurate. Boat insurers generally price policies based on claims in each state. The more hurricanes in the state, the more losses in that state, which results in higher priced policies (sorry Florida). On a more positive note, the entire national boating community is not affected. For example, Ohio customers won't pay more for boat insurance because of hurricanes in Florida.
The Global Yachtsman Myth
Myth: Boat insurance covers me wherever I go boating.
Reality: Sorry Magellan, the reality is your navigational limit depends on your insurer. Some insurers may limit coverage to 100 nautical miles of your home port, while others have strict limits based on regions of the country. It is best to check with your insurance carrier so you're clear where you can (and cannot) navigate. NBOA can provide coverage virtually anywhere you decide to boat in the continental U.S., as well as the Bahamas and other regions.
The Multi-Policy Myth
Myth: I'll get a better boat insurance rate if I buy from the same company that insures my car or home.
Reality: Although some companies do offer multi-policy discounts, buying more than one product from the same insurance company doesn't mean you get the best rate, or the best coverage. The best way to ensure you're getting the best rate is by shopping around and combining specialized policies from different companies. Furthermore, dealing an agent who specializes in home or auto insurance may mean missing out on special marine coverage options and discounts. By using a specialized agent, you'll receive better coverage— based on your specific nautical needs needs—and save money doing so as well.
Content shared with permission, courtesy of National Boat Owners Association.


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i am pretty sure i didn't have a cake smash at 1 year of age...but what a wonderful sugar-filled-way to celebrate making it a year into life! harper, the cutie you see below, turned 1 in late october and she expressed some hesitation initially. it took her awhile to realize that pink cake in front of her was made of her dreams. you can see the reactions throughout - and once the sugar hit, she was all in and a happy little gal! happy birthday harper!
special shout out to her amazing mama who created all the decor - how impressive is she?!


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I recently traveled to Grand Rapids for work. Things did not go so well...
It started Thursday morning. I was feeling pretty confident walking out the door in the morning that I had things together. I hadn't made a list this time, relying on my previous travel "experience" (I usually travel 4-5 times a year for work)
About half-way to the airport it occurred to me that I had forgotten the book I needed to read for my book club. I'd been saving it specifically for this trip so I was pretty disappointed not to have it along.
Then, one by one, I realized how many more things I'd forgotten. My Greek homework. some brochures. my cell phone charger. I was nearly hyperventilating by the time I got to the airport, so I called my friend Kim and we caught up while I sipped a 'calm-down' latte.
I was going to West MI, but thought it would be faster & cheaper to fly into Chicago, rent a car, and drive up to the conference I was headed to. (And it should have been!)
After getting off the plane I eventually found my way to the rental car shuttle--carrying a suitcase, a large wheeled briefcase, a laptop bag and a 4 ft long display--and got everything worked out for my rental car. (which always takes forever, because I'm not 25) I walked out to the spot where they told me my tiny economy car was parked, and instead there was a teal Nissan Cube.
So I triple check the parking space # and what they wrote on my paperwork, pile all my things inside and get in the car to leave, puzzled.
When I get through the maze of cars to the exit, the gate attendant looks at my paperwork and says " Lady, you're in the wrong car." So I turn around head back with no idea where I'm going (rental car lots are confusing!), get lost, flag down an attendant and burst into tears.
I can be such a baby.
Thankfully this lady was really understanding. I asked them to find the car I was supposed to take (a Nissan Versa), which they brought over and had someone move all my luggage over to the new car. I pulled myself together and got on the road...where I sat in city traffic for 2 hours before breaking free for the two more hours it takes to get to Grand Rapids.
the conference was very slow and pretty uneventful (not a good thing), and I was feeling a little discouraged getting ready to leave. 5 hours before my flight left I hopped into the car to head back to Chicago.
I took the tollway to get into the city and since I was paying for an I-Pass, went to the far left lane and tried to get through the gate. But the sensor wasn't tripping to lift the gate. So I backed up, pulled forward several times. Meanwhile, a line of cars pile up behind me waiting to get through. Finally an attendant came over, told me the pass was giving them an error and I had to pay cash.
I get into the city at 3pm on Sunday afternoon expecting smooth sailing. I hit crawling traffic for 20 miles before arriving at O'Hare.
3.5 hours later I arrive to drop off my rental car, but I have to make a complaint about the I-Pass. Wait in line, nervously check watch. Repeat.
I finally board the shuttle with 1 hr 15 minutes before my flight. I'm the third person on the shuttle and the old man driving the bus is waiting for it to fill up. The minutes are ticking by and I'm a ball of stress. We leave...and it's now 55 minutes until my flight departs.
The shuttle drivers announces the stops. Guess who is on the last stop? That's right, this girl.
At this point it seems like every single person is taking a much time as possible to make me late. 10 feet before my drop-off I grab my 4 pieces of luggage and bound off the bus before it comes to a complete stop. punch my flight info into the self-service check in machine as fast as possible and get a print out saying I missed check-in.
by 4 minutes.
no exceptions made. (despite my plea that I could wait a week for my luggage!)
After standing line for 20 minutes at customer service, I was told there is another flight out to SD, in 3.5 hours. There are 5 open seats. "You're #1 now, but you could be #31 by the time the flight boards." (Thanks for the assurance!)
After a margarita and chips at the airport Chili's, I wait at the gate and am finally told I'll board the plane. We then sat on the plane waiting for a broken taillight to be fixed, the wings to be de-iced. Then we sit on the runway because there is a weather back up.
I spent the entire plane ride behind a 6 ft girl wearing a top-of-the-head bun AND a hooded sweatshirt, who also moved every 5 minutes so I couldn't see the movie being played. Even after I mentioned I couldn't see the movie and could she tilt the seat back?(she was sleeping anyway!), she still sat up directly in front of the screen.
(ps. the movie was Made in Dagenham, which was awesome)
I got home after 15 hours of traveling (a trip that usually takes 7 hrs max) and was not a very nice person until I woke up from 9 hours of sleep in my own bed.
Home never looked so good.


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Blue Ridge Comic Club
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Storytime: All Ages (Blacksburg) WhenSat, September 19, 11am – 12pm WhereBlacksburg Library, 200 Miller Avenue, Blacksburg, VA 24060 (map) DescriptionStorytimes at the Blacksburg Library Toddlers 2-3 years - Tuesdays at 10am Toddlers 2-3 years - Wednesdays at 10am Preschoolers 4-5 years – Thursdays at 10am Tots 12-24 months - Fridays at 10:30am Babies 0-12 months…Find out more »
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what it means to "get through it"
Today the rain falls on Illinois, like it has days before and like it will days after. It is afternoon and I am struggling with a pounding headache, as if air is being pumped into my sinuses with no exit strategy.
But I must get through it.
There are messages to write, meetings to engage in, conversations that need to happen - I'm expected to be fully involved, headache or no.
I must get through it.
Maybe you are driving, anticipating chaos at home. Maybe you're in a conversation with your child and the summer swoon is hitting on the first day of that gloriously misdirected season. Maybe you can't find it in you to get off the couch or stop the parade of Netflix on it's never ending march into your living space.
We must get through it.
Today, just a small encouragement. Life with God is filled with headaches, conversations, confrontations, and feelings of apathy. Not every day is a miracle.
Not every day is filled with joy, desperate as we are to choose it. We don't believe as deeply from one day to the next, and we certainly exercise more cynicism towards what God is up to on these days rather than others.
These are the days where we search our memories for times when we were "through" and not "getting through."
We benchmark our history and find that place where we felt the most connected, healthy, and spiritually vibrant.
We look for that song, that verse, that conversation, that text that reminded us that faith is a knitting fabric stretched wide across the world and we're all caught up in it, either by engaging or disengaging.
We remember that we had times before that weren't this hard, or weren't this blah, and we grab onto them with our mental hands and with our hopes for a resurgence.
Then it hits us: God is not the God of getting through. He is the God of GOING through.
With Him, we never go through alone. So, our heads may ache and our blah may blah, but in it all we may know that we are not alone.
In our melancholy or our miracle.
In our suffering or our sublime visions.
In our hope or our hackneyed versions of coping.
We are not alone.
Today, may you go through - accompanied - to find more light on the other side.


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Swansea lagoon
I understand that the govt are about to take a decision on the Swansea tidal lagoon. Although this offers very poor value I think we need to get tidal power up and running. After all solar and wind were initially poor value for money. Hopefully subsequent projects will improve.
@chris_wilson92 god I hope they approve it this time around, though the rumours I've heard aren't hugely positive. Tidal power is a massive resource for Britain, even more so than most of the world (the Severn has the worlds second largest tidal range, and we aren't taking advantage of it! Baffling) and nothing is cost effective the first time it's rolled out, as you pointed out for solar and wind. The swansea lagoon is only meant to be a test run, from what I understand, and the follow up projects would be much larger and more efficient for the experience gained in Swansea. Fingers crossed!
I'm in two minds about this, given the huge cost. I know renewable energy costs often follow an "experience curve" and tidal is a very untapped resource, but the amount of money the project would have required was huge and tidal technology is nowhere near as advanced as wind or solar. Obviously there's a reason for that, people were willing to spend the money at a small scale to prove it works and now we are reaping the benefits. You can't just expect the technology to get better if no-one bothers to research how to make it work well!
The Welsh Government offered up £200m to try to save the project when it was looking like it was on the ropes, so hopefully smaller scale hydro projects will start to materialise in the South Wales Valleys with this money now the tidal lagoon project doesn't look like it's going anywhere.
We have a lot of river weirs on the River Taff originally designed for feeding water to Cardiff Docks and the Glamorganshire Canal, but to date only one of these weirs has a hydro scheme at the moment (at Radyr in North Cardiff). I'm also surprised the Cardiff Bay Barrage doesn't have a hydro scheme of sorts, because it's already there, so there's less environmental arguments to make against it.


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In our state's race for governor, the conservative candidate (Matt Bevin) has nine children. Oh yes, you read that right, NINE children. What stands out about his particular family is that four of his children are adopted from Ethiopia. Now, let me clarify, I do not personally know much about Matt Bevin, but I feel confident writing what I am about to say.
Supporters of Matt Bevin's opponent have said two things. The first being that, due to his conservative views, he must be a racist. So let me address this, I believe that racist usually do not invite someone of a different race to live in their home. Also, his lieutenant governor is a black woman. Again, racist (you know those people who are filled with hate and prejudice) do not usually "choose" to work alongside someone of a different race.
So that brings me to the other thing "they" say about him. His children that have been adopted, were adopted for "show." Okay, this is the most absurd thing I have read about the man. I mean there are a lot of smear tactics in a campaign, but THIS is absolutely ridiculous. Aside from the fact that racist do not want someone of a different race in their home, NO ONE (can I repeat that…NO ONE) adopts four kids for show.
I have read that it is a fad or something like that to adopt a black child these days. This seems absurd, but after being a part of the adoption community for the last seven years, I can say that there may be some truth to that. Well, not necessarily a black child adoption, but an adoption of a child with a different race. I have seen some people ignorantly go into adoption with some very stupid ideas about the attention it will draw. I can almost guarantee that Matt Bevin's adoptions are not for show.
Do you want to know why?
Someone might ignorantly adopt one child for the wrong reasons. NO ONE adopt FOUR children for show. No way, uh uh, no sir. Those people who adopt from ignorance and the wrong reasons learn very quickly how foolish they were. Orphans are human beings, they come with emotions, feelings that present in all kinds of ways. Adoption is real and it can often (even if at first) be very challenging. An orphan has suffered a great loss, that usually comes with great struggle emotionally or even physically with some.
As an adoptive momma, I have seen how troubling being an orphan was for my kids. Even five years later, we see the ramifications of orphan life. We are prepared for when Glory comes home from Ethiopia, to handle her loss with care and understanding. Each child is an individual and handles their losses and their potentially harmful sufferings differently. Some children handle them with an outward display of emotions. They hoard food, they steal things from the house, they refuse affection, they cry and rage, they turn inward and they refuse the family.
I'm not saying that all kids who have been adopted act this way, and I'm not saying that Matt Bevin's kids have had these feelings or actions. What I am saying is that, no one adopts four kids for publicity. It just isn't a feasible idea, and anyone who has more than one adopted child can vouch for this fact. Kids in general need a lot of work to help them become well-adjusted adults. Kids who have suffered the great loss of their birth family and lived life as an orphan in a third world country, well, they need even more work, love, and understanding to help them heal and live more peacefully.
I have no idea about the rest of the smear tactics and their validity, as I said, I do not know Matt Bevin personally. What I do know, is that his family is most definitely not a political play towards winning office. He is the father of nine little humans, he and his wife adopted four children, meaning all nine of his kids are affected. There is a lot of work to harmonizing the family in those circumstances, and no one does it unless they have a heart for adoption.


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So you can send a WhatsApp GIF from a video
Animated GIFs are already in WhatsApp, and the messaging application allows users to create and send them to your contacts. Do not miss sending a GIF in WhatsApp.
While the most popular messaging app announced the arrival of the GIFs to chat conversations. Now, it is possible to send a GIF through WhatsApp from a video created by the user himself, or video that is stored on our device.
Remember that other rival WhatsApp applications, as is the case Telegram, for example, already allow long sending this type of content moving in their chats. The option comes to WhatsApp, but it does differently. We explain step by step, how you can send a GIF through WhatsApp .
Steps to send a GIF in WhatsApp
The first step to send a GIF in WhatsApp , is to install the latest beta version of the messaging application , since it is an option that is not yet available in stores apps. To do this, you must download the APK from the page WhatsApp in whatsapp.com/android . Once installed the latest version of WhatsApp, you must follow these steps to send GIFs in the app:
- Press the button to attach (which is shaped clip)
- Choosing the camera
- Choose the option of recording video
- Record a video and accept the recording once it is already finished
- Trim the video, until, in the upper right corner of the screen, an icon appears shaped camera
- Pressing that button will appear another that puts GIF (this is not necessary pressed, since it means that the video is sent as an animated GIF)
- Send the video already become GIF contact or group you want
You should be aware that all this so you can do from a video you have saved in the gallery of your smarthpone , following the same steps, but accessing the gallery rather than the camera.
It is also necessary that the user receives the animated GIF , have the latest version of Whatsapp installed to view it .
Limited duration of gif
Another point to consider is that, GIFs in WhatsApp last a few 6 or 7 seconds. If the video is longer, then it will be sent in video form.
Moreover, once sent an animated GIF in a chat to a friend or group, it will play automatically , and it will not for at any time, so always look moving to disappear on the screen.
What is expected for the future of the GIFs in WhatsApp
In the near future, it is expected that a new update Whatsapp take full GIFs chats, not just those created by users through videos. In addition, we know that it will be possible toaccess the Giphy GIFs from the app messaging through a search engine, to send the most popular page GIFs. This is something you already have other applications such as Telegram or Messenger, for example.
WhatsApp can share your phone number with Facebook
WhatsApp more news to come, and one of them is generating some controversy because it involves sharing the phone number of users with Facebook . Thus, as the company itself explained in a statement on its official blog ( blog.whatsapp.com ):
"However, by working with Facebook, we will follow up other activities such as statistics on the use of our services, or better combat unsolicited messages (spam) in WhatsApp. And when you connect your number with Facebook systems, this can give you better suggestions of friends and show ads that are relevant to you if you have an account with them. For example, you can see an advertisement by a company with which you have already communicated, rather than one by a trade you've ever heard. "
In another section, the company also explains that: " Nothing you share on WhatsApp, including your messages, photos, and profile information will be shared on Facebook or any of the subsidiaries applications Facebook for others to see ."
As you can see, soon you come new to WhatsApp to try to improve the user experience in your own app messaging and Facebook. In addition, for the moment, you can already try to send a GIF in WhatsApp from a video created for yourself, as explained in the above. We must wait to see more news related to GIFs. What do you think the new option to send GIFs in WhatsApp?


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Dutch Parliament rejects Mauro's plea for residence Permit
27 October Print
On Tuesday, majority at Dutch Parliament rejected the motion of granting the young Angolan boy Mauro, residence permit to enable him stay in Netherlands. The House refused to vote on the motion of allowing Mauro stay in Netherlands. Now Mauro is aware that he does not have to rely on a residence permit.
Also, the house voted against a motion presented by Minister Gerd Leers (Immigration and Asylum). Gert appealed for Mauro. Out of the 78 votes that were cast, 72 members rejected decision of giving resident permit to Mauro on basis that he is not different from other Asylum seekers.
The option available for Mauro now is to apply for a study visa. Mauro and his family left the Parliamentary House with a heavy heart and in tears. They are deeply disappointed by the decision taken the House.
Background Story
Mauro Manuel is an Asylum seeker, from Angola who has been staying in the Netherlands since he was 8 years. He has been staying with a Dutch family who sees him as a member of the family and as their son. He is also pursuing his studies in Netherlands.
The debate to enable Mauro stay in Netherlands is stirred by Kathleen Ferrier who shows disapproval on the decision being made by previously by Minister Gerd Leers, in charge of Immigration and Asylum.
Ferrier disagrees with Minister Leers' decision now because just last month, CDA favored Mauro to stay in Netherlands.
However, on Wednesday, the Minister (also a memebr of CDA) decided to do contrary to what was agreed upon by the CDA. The spokesperson for CDA parliamentary party, Raymond knops echoed this view.
According to the spokesperson of CDA, Sybrand van Haersma Buma, there has been no group discussion with Knops and the decision is being made on behalf of the entire CDA Party.
The party wants Minister Leers to explore all possibilities of allowing Mauro to stay in Netherlands.
Ferrier is a member of the CDA MPs. On October last year, Ferrier voted against cooperation with the PVV.
Many African migrants also do not understand why recently there has been an increased in the number of migrant youth being sent home to their countries of origin when in fact they can work and contribute to the economic development of Netherlands.
On Thursday, the spokesperson for Defense for Children says the detention of foreigners is not often addressed.
The interior Minister has confirmed that Mauro will probably have to comply with International Organization for Migration standard for voluntary repatriation; which will provide voluntary support for his departure.
This decision taken by the house is very disappointing because they have made the law rigid and have not taken any consideration about the circumstances surrounding Mauro's wellbeing. Is the law made for the people or the people who make the law?Mauro is heart broken and does not know what the future will bring.
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Bangkok is a popular tourist destination for ancient Thai culture and wild, pulsating nightlife. But another draw to the bustling Southeast Asian city is its floating markets, the most famous being the Taling Chan Floating Market. There's nothing quite like taking a boat down the Chao Phraya River, mixing with locals and shopping for new and exotic items. This guide will give you tips about how to get to Taling Chan as well as what to see and buy!
When to go
Go as early as you can – we really can't emphasize this enough. Get up early in the morning and make your way to the market. The weather is not only cooler, but there's also considerably less traffic to contend with. By noon, the muddy river is packed with boats.
How to get there
Tourists commonly go to the bus station in the center of Bangkok and take the Number 79 bus to Khao San Road. This costs 13 baht. From there, it's a 15 – minute walk to another bus station where an air-conditioned bus will take you directly to Taling Chan.
You also have the option to take a small group bike and boat tour of the floating market. This seven-hour tour costs around U.S. $115.00 and goes through local neighborhoods and waterways.
What's to see and do in Taling Chan
As you walk through Taling Chan Floating Market, your senses and taste buds will be tantalized by an endless array of spicy traditional Thai food cooked mainly by people on boats. A favorite among visitors and locals alike is Durian sticky rice as well as prawn and chicken.
Souvenir stalls selling a variety of items that appeal to the tourist set such as toys, traditional trinkets, and plants. You will also hear great local music and have the opportunity to visit some Buddhist temples in the area. There is also a fish feeding area where children can throw food directly at the fish in the river.
A word about the market
As stated above, the famous market can become quite crowded during the busiest (and hottest) hours of the day. Also, you should be prepared to bargain with vendors as many of their wares tend to be overpriced.
Some more advice
English is still spoken only by a minority of Thai citizens so most restaurants you visit in this area will have menus in the Thai language. That being said, many restaurants have illustrated menus that take ordering meals easy if you cannot read the language. Furthermore, it isn't uncommon for local restaurants to have tables but no chairs, as many locals eat on the floor. Although Bangkok is safe, you need to be on the lookout for scams, especially 'Tuk Tuk' drivers. These individuals are professional scam artists who will overcharge you for rides.


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Another beautiful resort in the area is the Marriott Grande Vista. Marriott Grande Vista is located in Orlando Florida on International drive, in the heart of Orlando's resort district. Marriott Grande Vista is just minutes from Sea World, Disney, and Universal studios. Units have a fully equipped kitchen. Master suite features a whirlpool tub. Three pool areas with whirlpool spas, complete children's playground, fully equipped fitness center with massage & steam rooms and dry sauna. Full service lakeside bar, tennis courts, Boat, bike and rollerblade rentals. The Marriot Grande Vista offers one, two, and three bedroom villas. Make the Marriot Grande Vista your Florida vacation getaway!


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Join Andy Whittaker on BBC Radio Nottingham. Andy has worked in a catalogue shop and a pork pie factory in the past but his big love has always been radio. In fact, his interest stems from one of his jobs as a prefect at secondary school, when he used to operate the microphones for school assembly. At 17 Andy did his first live radio show for the BBC and he's been doing them ever since. Andy is passionate about Nottinghamshire and, over the years, he's devised a number of initiative's on BBC Radio Nottingham to bring people together to enjoy what Robin Hood County has to offer. The Big Night Out asked you to put aside the perceived negative image of the city centre and come out to enjoy a fun night for all ages. It is an idea that has been so successful; it has now spread to other cities in the UK. Andy also brought you the Big Day Out when historic tourist attractions across Nottinghamshire threw open their doors for free, the Energy Experiment which saved masses of energy when people switched off things they were not even using and Andy campaigned to get bells ringing across the county simultaneously to mark St George's Day. Away from his show you'll find Andy spending time with his kids, in his garden or on holiday. In 2009 Andy was named Presenter of the Year at the Gillards - which honours achievement in BBC Local Radio.


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Rampage top Lake Erie
The Rampage took a bite out of Lake Erie's playoff hopes with a 5-2 win on Pucks and Paws Night on Saturday at the AT&T Center.
Rampage fans, both two and four-legged, cheered and barked with canines scattered through the crowd of 7,862 as San Antonio chalked up a season-high penalty minutes (58) and fights (six) in the game, along with the five goals.
After Friday night's debacle on the heels of a subpar effort Wednesday, the Rampage took a 3-0 first-period lead and spent 33 minutes in the box.
"We were disappointed in ourselves the last couple of games," Rampage captain Greg Zanon said. "We wanted to come out physical, throwing the body around. Tonight was one of those games where guys were hitting everybody."
It could have been worse for Lake Erie.
Bobby Butler scored early in the game, but his goal was rescinded because of goalie interference. Wade Megan, Dany Heatley and Blake Parlett lit the lamp in the opening 20 minutes. It was Parlett's first goal in 25 games.
Megan's goal came on a shorthanded breakaway, Heatley's on a nifty deflection and Parlett's power play goal with 13 seconds left went in off the Monsters netminder.
"We set the tone," Rampage assistant coach Scott Allen said.
Not only did the Rampage show their angry eyes along with the three goals, they also limited the Monsters to a team-record one shot on goal on the defensive end.
Garrett Wilson's 20th goal of the season pushed the Rampage lead to 4-0, but the Monsters scored 44 seconds later, and then a rash of Rampage penalties put San Antonio in extended five-on-three manpower deficits.
But the Rampage penalty killers responded, especially Zanon, who blocked four shots and forced a Lake Erie offside with a diving, clearing-the-puck effort at the blue line.
"He is a warrior," Allen said. "We were joking we could have played without a goalie as long as we have 'Z' on the ice."
The 35-20-5-1 Rampage pulled to within two points of the West Division leading Oklahoma City Barons, who lost to Charlotte on Saturday.


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I'm not sure in regards to you, but My home is a location where you will never do much in summer time, except possibly shed whatever you clothes, stretch yourself too much tight within an air-conditioned room, and pant just like a dog. Escaping . is really a punishment, with no you do it unless of course they have to. Your very survival is on the line activities are unthinkable. Consider you've your summer vacation, you want to stand doing something significant and fun. Now do you know the most widely used fun stuff that people around the globe do throughout their summer time holidays?
In summer time, people like to go into or close to the water. They search for leisure activities including water. For instance, there's whitewater rafting. So what can match the excitement of paddling furiously as the inflatable rubber raft pitches and bobs precariously, moving quickly using the turbulent hurry water within the rapids? You've trained and expert guides to consider proper care of you just in case you place yourself in any danger. You will find canoes and kayaks waiting around the sidelines to collect you just in case you have the ability to capsize. But nonetheless you are feeling the scrumptious threat of just living existence around the fringe of safety. Your adrenaline pump works overtime. You are feeling alive for the first time.
However this kind of high-octane, unwavering extreme sport isn't everyone's concept of fun. Where do you turn if you're the quiet kind of person, not particularly sports, and dislike an excessive amount of physical effort? Well, there is a popular water-based sport for you personally too – there's flyfishing. In addition relaxing than watching the float minute after minute while you sit coolly by, possibly reading through a popular book or possibly talking off to your heart's quite happy with like-minded buddies or family people? So when a substantial specimen truly does swallow your bait, the kick that you will get from it is hardly matched up in almost any other sport.
You will find a lot more marine activities for the summer time delight. If you want to enter closer connection with the waves, try out diving? There is a whole " new world " awaiting you lower there. When you purchase your scuba place sensibly, you will get wealthy glimpses of the wholly different degree of existence – the field of seafood, corals, mollusks along with other types of marine existence. For many who wish to really awesome them back, water is not quite enough. They go for ice and snow. Skiing, skating and snowboarding are the most widely used activities from the civilized world. But how can you get snow in summer time? The reply is, not inexpensively. You will find places in Canada and in Europe where you'll be able to enjoy these activities all of the all year round. But whether within the Rockies or perhaps in the Alps, this is much more expensive than all of your other available choices. Obviously, in case your budget permits it, then what is?
The most popular activity throughout the summer time is a that meets my budget best. I merely take an accumulation of my personal favorite books and films, and hole in an aura conditioned room for any couple of days. They push the meals in through small hatches, and obvious in the dishes during the night. Check it out sometime, you may even enjoy it! Go to the Gardening Central website to discover cleveland pear tree, corkscrew willow tree along with other information.


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This blog is the first of a series of seven blogs focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of learning teams. I hope you find them helpful.
When I talk to firms about aligning their learning programs with the firm strategy, I'm often met with moans, groans, and a lot of resistance. Here comes this guy who spent time in corporate again. And yes, I'm that guy. But I spent time in legal as well. And I know how different it is. I get the feeling, though, that everyone I talk to agrees that alignment should be the goal. I also get the feeling that most learning teams aren't aligned with the strategy. So what gives? People want to be aligned, but aren't aligned. This apparent contradiction may be based on the way we've always done things.
For most of my career, I've been a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court. Let me explain:
I was an English major in the US Cavalry.
I was a former Army officer working in a boutique wine facility.
I was a small winery guy working in heavy manufacturing.
I was a Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt working in Learning and Development.
I was a manufacturing change manager working in IT…in Legal.
And the list goes on… But you get the point. I'm often the new guy in a new environment trying to learn the ropes, but the newness and objectivity allows me see things differently. It means that I question the status quo and people tell me often that what I want to do "will not work here." I think one of the big reasons I tried to focus so much on aligning with strategy was simply because I thought I could. We make decisions based on some underlying assumptions about the world and our environment. These assumptions make up our way of thinking – our mental framework. Since I joined legal, my assumptions about alignment have been pretty simple: I can get it, I need it, and once I have it I know how to use it.
I've been struggling with the contradiction for a while. If we know we want the strategy to align, why don't we go get it? When I have conversations with firms, I get the sense that some people may be governed by a different set of assumptions:
I can't get it – Firms are led differently than corporations and, in many cases, the leadership does not have a business strategy. And even if they have it, they don't articulate it to my level in the firm. I'm in the dark and it's too hard to get access to strategic information. They might not even tell me because they don't share financial information.
I can live without it – I can build my learning programs based on my experience and the input from a relatively small number of people that seem to know what they want. I can take their direction and do a pretty good job without needing to understand what's going on in the firm at the highest levels.
I might not know how to use it and I might have to change – Even if I do get my hands on the strategy, I don't speak the language of business and I don't know what to do with the strategy. And if I can figure out what it all means, my existing programs might not align at all and that would look pretty bad. I might have to change everything.
If we really want to align with the firm strategy, I think we need to work on challenging the basic assumptions that we hold about firm strategy. I'm hoping this blog may start a conversation about what assumptions we hold. And this, in turn, may lead to more energy working towards alignment.
Here is my perspective on these assumptions:
You have to get out and discover it – It's true that firm strategy is formulated differently than in the corporate world and that some of the systems for objective and goal development are less mature. But the lawyers and senior firm leaders I meet are sharp and they understand the business of law. They may not always have the plan finalized on paper, but they know where the focus should be. Rather than passively waiting for the strategy to come to you – you've got to go get your pith helmet and start exploring. Get out and talk to the people leading the practices. Talk to HR and find out what the hiring predictions are. Which areas are growing and where do you need to build capabilities? Read the website and any internal communications you can get your hands on. Discovery is an active process. You're going to have to search, and seek, and find the pieces of the puzzle. Once you put them together, you'll have a clearer sense of strategy. The direction and a clear picture of where you are headed give you an understanding of what you should prioritize. Without it, you end up feeling a bit like Alice – where it doesn't really matter what you do.
You can't live without it - strategy and value are linked – It's kind of the like the chicken and the egg. It's hard to deliver value if you don't know what the strategy is. And it's hard to have a strategy if you don't know what your value is. One approach is to find out what is valuable and what is not. Michelle Spencer wrote a great LinkedIn post a couple weeks back titled "Learning & Development's New Strategy." In it she says, "We need to take a step back and consider what the value of our function is and what it will be going forward." I couldn't agree more. I would add that we have to include our customer when considering our value. Because value is defined by the customer. You'll have to find out what people need and what they care about. You need to use your powers of inquiry on this journey. This is a bit of a two pronged-approach that tends to happen in parallel. Discover the strategy and identify the value.
You can learn to use it and you will have to change – The best thing learning leaders can do for their career is learn how the business of law works and get up to speed on strategy. This makes conversations with senior leaders easier. It's not just about learning the language. It's about gaining the confidence to operate as a strategic partner. Can you understand the challenges and pressures the business side of the firm is facing? And can you help them solve problems? Do you understand what's happening with Value Billing and Process Improvement efforts? As you learn, you will likely need to change. But that's OK. Better to make a purposeful change than to react to people telling you to change. Go get your learn on – learn about strategy. This doesn't mean you need to go get an MBA (although that can be helpful for your business credibility). Take a peek at Built to Last (the chapter on Building the Vision), read the 5th Discipline (the chapter on Shared Vision), check out The Balanced Scorecard by Kaplan, or watch this summary about creating alignment through shared vision by Ken Blanchard and Jesse Stoner. In my experiences, these are some of the books and topics executives are familiar with. And look what's on their desk. Read that – or watch a video summary. You can learn to use strategy and you will have to change.
When you challenge your assumptions, you open up the possibility that there might be a better way. If you can live with that creative tension between where you are (current reality) and where you want to be (vision), you can move mountains.
Some questions: What are your assumptions? Do you think you can get it (firm strategy)? Do you think you need it (to deliver value)? And do you know what to do with it once you have it?
In the next blog, I'll discuss the strength of your internal and external network. How strong is your web of connections?
Traveling Coaches is here to help! We have programs that can help you reimagine your learning programs, improve your communications and help your lawyers and staff embrace change.


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We had two outstanding results last week at the CIS Cross Country held in Eastern Creek Raceway.
Congratulations to Year 6 students Chante Boshoff who came 18th in 12yr Primary Girls 3km and Joshua Keys who came 37th in the 12yr Boys Primary Boys 3km.
"This is a remarkable achievement for both students!" said Coordinator Mark Wynn.


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P?reyb?re - North Coast Mauritius
Complex of 9 studios and 6 apartments, (pleasant lodging and well situated). 2 kms from the lively centre of Grand Bay, in the midst of a beautiful tropical garden. The studios and apartments are either garden facing or sea facing
Studios: 2 adults (3rd adult in extra bed)
Type A: Garden view & Type B: Sea view. - Situated on the ground floor or on the first floor, each studio has an air-conditioned double room, bathroom and toilet. Kitchenette fully equipped with gas-cooker. Living room and a balcony or terrace.
Apartments: 4 adults (5th adult in extra bed)
Apartments are more spacious, and have two air-conditioned double rooms, balcony or terrace. Bathroom and toilet, kitchenette fully equipped with gas-cooker. Living room. Telephone available at the reception.
Public beach, 3 star hotels, super-market, bus stop, restaurants, night-clubs, bars, bank and shops nearby
Daily maid service.
At Extra costs: Extra bed


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Sleep Problems
One of the physical signs of depression is a change in your sleep habits. You either sleep too much, up to 12 hours a day, or not enough. Insomnia is a major symptom for most people with depression, but for about 10 to 20 percent of people, the effects of depression result in sleeping too much. Sleep is necessary for refreshing body systems and keeping up your mood. Sleep is also important because its REM cycle lets you dream. REM sleep helps you resolve personal issues and daily problems. Not getting the proper amount of REM sleep can cause depression, irritability, anxiety and fatigue. Sleeping too much also changes mood, causing fatigue and irritability. If your biologic clock is disturbed, it makes your sleep irregular, and that adds to the depression.


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Recipe Scrap....
Thursday Nights @ Forever Always
Nice & easy...
You will need... 2 cardstock (I have used 1 cdstk & 1 mulberry paper) 1 patterned paper Chipboard alphas 3 embellishments (I've used 7Gypsies word stickers, but any will suit) 2 photos - I've used 5 1/2"x4" & 3 1/2"x2 1/2" (the smaller one could be used as journaling)
Look forward to catching up with you 7:30pm Thursday night. Any questions...just ask! Just follow the link to register your interest and join the fun!!!
Come and join us they are lots of fun :o)
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
{Recipe Scrap}
Recipe Scrap....
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Sunday, 15 June 2008
{Registration finishes today}
Come and join us for a little family rivalry in the
'Forever Always Forever Family' Challenge
We all know how rivalry is strong in Families; well our little family community is about to Search again, for a guest designer! Are you up to the challenge of joining us for this 6 week project, packed with family rivalry? This competition has a benefit, each entrant will get to complete a memento Album, it will run similar to other book of me challenges but this will be a book of FAMILY, as here at Forever Always we pride ourself on being a Family run business, anyone who has been to retreat or attended a 12 hour crop or been apart of our online community can testify to this sense of family. So with this said, we have decided that our mini book project will be titled 'Forever Always Forever Family' Each week one of our Design Team Members will run a challenge inspiring you're to complete a page in your family mini album. As you our family community are what we aim to please here, we want your input in our winning position, so at the end of each week, we ask that you vote on your favourite Participant – when voting, we ask you to consider, the style of the participant, the work involved and the participation {yes chatter} level in the forum. Email your vote for your favourite to firstname.lastname@example.com – this tally will be kept, and occasionally put out there for you to see….after all it's nice to know where you stand in a competition. The Winner of our competition will be sent a DESIGN TEAM PACKAGE and asked to contribute to the September Newsletter. Good luck and happy scrapping.
The link to the forum is on my side bar.... come over and join the fun ;o)
Here are a some of my LO's that I have done for the Cybercrop this weekend :o)
The 2 LO's below are from the recipe scrap I did on thursday night :o)
My sister came up from Sydney for the weekend which was great, we had a lovely time making scones as it was so cold outside, felt like something warm to eat. We went to the motel for dinner last night and took Mia with us :o) She was so well behaved... she has been wanting us to take her out to dinner there for ages and now I think she is old enough, she really enjoyed her garlic bread, bruschetta and prawn cocktail, she even ate the lobster off my plate... Mia takes after her mummy and daddy and just loves seafood :o)
Thanks Stacie for a great weekend it was lovely to see you, can't wait to see the photos you and Mia took last night.
Have a good day everyone I am off to the park with the girls.
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Thursday, 12 June 2008
{Kids say the cutest things}
This morning Mia woke up a bit grumpy, and didn't want a cuddle from anyone so when she finally wanted a cuddle I picked her up and gave her a cuddle on the lounge.... her head was resting on my chest and after a while she said...... Mummy I can hear music coming out of your booby!!! So cute I told her that it was a heartbeat, and she went OOOOGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
Scrabooking to share.........
I was hoping to get quite a bit of scrapbooking done last weekend but I didn't get a thing done... so yesterday when Brie had her sleep I got back into it and did some DT work and then the mojo was just flowing so I did this LO of Kristal and Marks wedding. This was one of my fave photos from the day.
This is a Forever Always Newsletter LO
Below is the current monthly sketch at FA.
This is last thursdays recipe scrap that Sharryn did I totally love the LO, I wish I had own my camera when Mia and Brie were tiny babies.
It isn't the best pic of the LO as it was taken at night.
Not much else happening atm, my car is still in Dubbo getting fixed so hopefully it will be ready tomorrow and I might be able to get down to pick it up.
Happy 7th Birthday to Nathan W today too :o)
Forever Always Cybercrop starts to night so come over and join us.... also I will be running the recipe scrap tonight so if you feel like scrapping or chatting tonight here is the link
Have a great day everyone.
Amie xx
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Sunday, 1 June 2008
{NEW Advertising BLOG}
well there is a new advertisng BLOG out there...
Check this out....
Happy to do: DT / GDT Calls Submission Calls Competition Calls Challenge Calls Local Crops Cybercrops Offering: IN ADVANCE advertising, not just on the day ! With daily updates and advertising as needed. And links to Calls and Crops in the US that are mostly open to internationals !
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Who Should Audition?
- An audition is not required for entrance to the B.A. degree program in Jazz/World Music.
- An audition is required for the B.M. degree program in Jazz.
A Note About the Jazz Auditions
Once again, an audition is not required for entrance into the Jazz/World Music B.A. degree program. If you would like to join this B.A. degree program and are not familiar with the terms used for the audition requirements, this audition is probably not something for you to consider at the moment. If that is the case, please don't worry: you will learn all about these terms and concepts and much more during your time at SF State! If you are not ready to audition now or at the time of admission, you can still do an audition for the B.M. program, or audition to get lessons as part of your B.A. program, after you have spent some time in our programs.
Jazz Audition Requirements Only
All instrumentalists should demonstrate major scales and arpeggios in four keys of your choice. Drum set players and vocalists should be able to demonstrate this on the piano.
All instrumentalists and vocalists (except drum set players) should play 2 standards or jazz tunes from the "Jazz Audition Tune List" below as well as a 12 bar blues. In each song, please play the melody and a chorus of improvised or transcribed solo.
Chordal Players (Keyboards and Guitar) should also demonstrate a chorus of "comping" for each of the songs.
Bass players should also demonstrate "walking bass" lines through at least one standard and the "blues" selection.
Drumset players should be able to demonstrate various "grooves" (ex: swing, bossa nova, rock, 3/4, funk, etc) at slow, medium and fast tempos, as well as playing over the form of at least one standard from the "Jazz Audition Tune List" below and one blues selection. Please prepare a chorus of the melody, a chorus of time, and a chorus of solo followed by an ending chorus of melody for the standard and the "blues".
Jazz Audition Tune List
- There Is No Greater Love - B flat
- There Will Never Be Another You - E flat
- What Is This Thing Called Love - C
- On Green Dolphin Street - C or E flat
- I'll Remember April - G
- Autumn Leaves - B flat major
- Yesterdays - D minor
- Alone Together –D minor
- All the Things You Are - A flat
- How High The Moon - G
- Invitation - C minor
- Bye Bye Blackbird - F
- What's New - C
- Body and Soul - D flat
- Embraceable You - E flat
- Summertime It Could Happen To You - E flat
- Just Friends – F or B flat
- Lover Man – D minor
- If I Were a Bell – F
- Lover Come Back To Me – A flat
- Wave - D minor
- Trieste – B flat
- Theme From "Black Orpheus" - A minor
Jazz Tunes:
- Confirmation - F
- Nica's Dream - B flat
- Recordame - A minor
- Impressions/So What - D minor
- All Blues - G
- Joy Spring - F
- Moment's Notice Blue Bossa - C minor
- Up Jumped Spring - B flat
- Scrapple from the Apple - F
- Perdido - B flat
- Caravan - F minor
- Donna Lee - A flat
- Well You Needn't - F
- A Night in Tunisia - D minor
- I Mean You – F
- Yardbird Suite – C
- Woody n' You – D flat
- Watermelon Man – F
- Cantaloupe Island – F
- Stompin At The Savoy – D flat
- Take The A Train – C
- In a Mellow Tone – A flat
- Sonny – A minor
- Anthropology
- Moose The Mooche
- Eternal Triangle
- Now's the Time
- Bag's Groove
- Mr PC
- Things Aint What They Used to Be
- Blues By 5
- Straight No Chaser
- Sonny Moon For Two


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Soulescence™: [sohl EH sens]
Action, process, change, state, or condition, of the soul.
The Soulescence series of articles and events are designed to share wisdom and experiences gained over 30+ years of personal growth, travel, working with clients, and instructing courses from tarot and astrology, to professional trainings in hypnotherapy and past life regression.
It is time to evolve. Get unstuck. Truly connect with your essence, authenticity, and purpose.
Enjoy articles and events focused on your soul's journey toward becoming fully realized.


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I think #EveryoneNeedsANude in their home, no matter how small or humble your art collection is. I have blogged about it before and continue to be mesmerized by them. I recently added a small nude to my powder bathroom aside from the one I have in my closet and just love it. Today I want to share with you two artists whose nudes I'm totally #obsessed with. Let's start with the art of Gee Gee Collins. Here are some of my favorites-
I love Gee Gee's bold brush strokes and serenely colorful palette. These nudes are elegant yet relaxed and I find them very soulful. You can see more of her nudes here. I'm also fascinated by her faces collection and her abstracts.
The fabulous Reagan Geschardt isthe other artist I want to highlight today. If you are a regular reader you know about her already from this , this and this post, and if you are new you will adore her. Some samples of her work-
All pretty amazing right? Her color combinations are playful and decisive. And here is the one I own by Reagan. I love it more and more every day.
Convinced? Everyone does need a nude (#EveryoneNeedsANude) for sure! Do you have any hanging around your home? And if so, tell us where you have placed them? Are you discreet and have them in more private spaces like a bathroom or closet, or do you have them displayed proudly in your living rooms and more trafficked areas? Do share!
[photos via Gee Gee Collins, Reagan Geschardt ]


text: Hello my fellow bookworms. It's been a while. So yeah, after that four month unscheduled hiatus, I'm going to try this again. I think I might be changing up how I do reviews - more of the shorter ones like I did in my Summer of Contemporaries post, and hopefully more reviews in general. I … Continue reading I'm Back!


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Chris Froome: Cycling has given other sports a template to help in the fight against doping
Tour de France winner Chris Froome believes the doping problems which plagued cycling in recent times have been greatly diminished thanks to the increased vigilance of those policing the sport.
Cycling was sent into a tailspin of negativity in 2012, when the United States Anti-Doping Agency revealed that Lance Armstrong and many other elite cyclists had been engaged in the long-term use of performance enhancing drugs.
The sport has been struggling to redeem its reputation since, but Team Sky's Froome, who won this year's Tour de France and the 2013 edition, says that the issue has been addressed rigorously by the relevant bodies and that cycling is now at the vanguard of doping prevention.
"The anti-doping movement has been a massive part of the sport's evolution over the last 10 years, especially moving on from the Lance Armstrong era, he said. "We all know what was happening back then.
"I think the anti-doping agencies have really stepped up their game and put a lot of new testing procedures in place. I really do think the sport has led the way for any number amount of sports to adapt."
Speaking at the Web Summit in the RDS, the 30-year-old said that tenacity of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) in tandem with the development of the biological passport have made it near impossible for would-be cheats to go unnoticed.
"The World Anti-Doping Agency have a set of rules and the introduction of the biological passport in 2009 has helped clean up the sport in a huge way.
"On top of that, the UCI, the governing board of cycling, have come in and introduced even more measures.
"We are the only sport to have 24 hour testing; they can come and wake us up at 2 o'clock in the morning, 365 days of the year. They've gone above and beyond to try and get rid of doping in the sport," he said.
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A Good Life Was Lived/
My grandmother visited me in a dream last night, less than one week after her passing. As I struggled to balance a stack of newspapers in my arms, she walked out to meet me on the front porch of the house in which my mother was raised. I dropped the papers, and wrapped my arms around her waist, lifting her. She laughed. I thought, "She lives!", and I felt bad for having gathered her obituaries because there she was, living. And that's exactly it. She continues living. Thank you for the reminder, Bà Ngoại. Looking forward to our next visit. Shall we meet in the garden? Your hoa mai is blooming one blossom at a time, and your soursop is ripening quite nicely.
Cecilia Trần Thị Kim Trân
November 13, 1927 - November 3, 2014
To our beloved Great-Grandmother, Bà Ngoại, Mother, Sister, Trần Thị Kim Trân:
The name Trân reminds us of Trân Châu, which means "precious pearl". And that is exactly what you are to us. Precious. And we are so blessed to have had you in our lives and to have witnessed so much of life's beauty while standing beside you. Your name, Kim, means "gold". You have been the rock of our family, the corner stone, and your love, pure and golden.
Your life began in Kiến An during the time when fall was transitioning into winter, on the thirteenth day of November, 1927. Born to Ông Bà Trần Văn Hóa, you inherited the loving and compassionate heart of your faithful mother and father. You followed in their footsteps, and beginning from a very young age, you had already developed such a great love for humanity. When you were a little girl growing up in Kiến An, your parents built a children's shelter in the back yard, and named it "Nhà Thiên Thần", or "The House of Angels". You cared for those babies with such affection and wonder. And here we are today, gathering as fall is once again transitioning into winter, after the first rains of the season have fallen. We come full circle as you return to the House of Angels that God has prepared for you.
You are the sister of seven brothers and four sisters, a family of twelve literary, musical, creative-thinking, intellectual, driven, and devout individuals. You were raised in a God-revering household, and with four brothers who have served in the priesthood, and two sisters who have devoted their lives to God's work as sisters of the Church. You were one seed of God's very special crop, and what a bountiful life you have harvested.
You were blessed with a devoted marriage to your loving husband, Phan Văn Học, a man who loved his people, loved his children, and adored you. What a gift it is, that the time has finally come for you to be reunited with him and your third son. From this devoted love, sprang your ten beautiful children – your five beloved sons and five beautiful daughters, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, all of whom have taken on your likeness in our own unique ways. We know how much you loved all of us, as you would remind us how you kept each one of us in constant prayer.
You will live on through us. We will preserve these precious memories, and try our best to live life with the courage, the vigor, the faith, the gentleness, the kindness, the patience, and the love with which you had lived your life. You are loved by so many, because you had so much love to give, and you gave it so generously. You lived a life of gratitude, fully embraced the joys of life, and led by example. When we speak your name, when we care for one another, when we carry on your traditions, when we witness those first blooms in your garden and eat of the fruit, we will remember you.
Through your life, we have witnessed:
The power in God's forgiveness.
The beauty in God's grace.
The strength in God's love.
So, although we gather here today to mourn the ending of your presence here in this life, we rejoice with God and all His angels, for His beloved child has come home.
This is a joyous occasion. A good life was lived.
Read Vietnamese translation by my mother, Phan Ánh Huy.


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Harrogate-based business consultancy practice, International Strategy Solutions, is inviting businesses to explore its new website promoting services tailored to meet the needs of those companies looking to launch or develop their existing international trade.
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The housing shortage in the UK is a pressing matter for the government, which has decided to move ahead with accelerated development on brownfield sites such as railway stations that are no longer in use, shopping centres that have been abandoned, and rundown central areas of towns and cities.
Investment in infrastructure
The government had announced a fund of £5 billion to spend on construction of up to 250,000 new homes, with £2 billion set aside for developing new roads and other infrastructure to make construction possible. Developers will be granted special planning powers to boost building on brownfield land with the aim of creating 25,000 new dwellings on brownfield sites by 2020.
Campaigners have long urged using brownfield sites for home building and have claimed efficient use of these areas could yield 1.5 million new residences, according to a report in The Guardian.
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The National Association of Estate Agents has supported the government's intention to develop brownfield sites for new housing. By using more brownfield areas, this will protect valuable countryside and green belt areas from being developed. The Council for Protection of Rural England has voiced concerns about green belt areas being eroded to accommodate new housing developments while brownfield sites were a self-renewable resource that was not being used to the fullest. A council spokesperson said that the government should support local councils to make remediation of brownfield sites a priority, adding that these areas could provide space for at least a million new dwellings.
If you are considering the possibilities of land remediation and would appreciate some expert advice, it might be time to consult a reputable organisation such as http://www.ashremediation.co.uk/tank-decommissioning/. An experienced firm in this area can give you plenty of tips and guidance on the best ways to carry out land remediation.
It cannot be denied that the housing shortfall must be addressed. It makes sense to use brownfield land that has been abandoned. While it just sits there, it is of no use to anyone, and bringing it back into use takes the pressure off developing rural areas. As a bonus, some of these brownfield sites are in excellent locations that already have all the infrastructure that new inhabitants could possibly need and are not too remote.


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First Lady receives international award
WINDHOEK – First Lady Monica Geingos received an international award for her contribution towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in Namibia on Saturday.
Madam Geingos and Irish pop star Sir Bob Geldof were presented with the 2018 World without AIDS award at the 25th Opera gala event hosted by the German AIDS Foundation at the Deutsche Opera in Berlin, Germany, according to African News Agency.
"The First Lady is honoured to receive the award," said Helena Kuzee, the spokesperson in the Office of the First Lady. In her acceptance speech, Madam Geingos dedicated the award to the #BeFree movement.
"The recognition is a timely reminder that genuine youth inclusion adds real value in both policy formulation and implementation. The youth of today are the generation that will end AIDS. Let them lead the way," said Geingos on Saturday.
The #BeFree Movement was launched in November 2016 at a Windhoek nightclub with the assistance of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
The #BeFree movement was inspired by the UNAIDS drive to ensure an AIDS-free generation by 2020 through the START FREE, STAY FREE, AIDS FREE initiative.
"While HIV remains a focal point, the intention of #BeFree is to create a non-judgemental, inclusive platform which encourages honest and robust dialogue and information sharing on matters which stand in the way of young people being free of the issues that hold them back. We also act as a bridge builder between those with trauma and those responsible for frontline trauma services," according to the Office of the First Lady.
Since its first launch on November 12, 2016 the movement has been launched in all of the country's 14 regions. "Some regions hosted more than one #BeFree event," Kuzee stated. Approximately 10 000 youth have attended #BeFree events across the country, added Kuzee.
"In addition to the events held, #BeFree optimises its platform by plugging into existing structures such as boys and girls teen clubs," remarked Kuzee. Life skills teachers across the country have also been trained to assist with the key messaging of the #BeFree movement.
"The platform has been expanded to allow for sharing of experiences in Geneva, Switzerland, Harare, Zimbabwe; Amsterdam in the Netherlands and New York, USA," explained Kuzee.
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What Veterans Should Know about VA's Proposed Appeals Reform Regulations
On August 10, 2018, VA released its proposed regulations for Appeals Reform. The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act was passed in August 2017, and is set to go into full effect as early as February 2019. We looked at the proposed regulations to see what VA is changing and how veterans might be impacted by the new regulations.
Background: The Three Lanes and RAMP
Under Appeals Reform, veterans can opt in to three different lanes following an initial decision on a claim. The three lanes are:
- Supplemental claim lane
- Higher-level review lane
- Notice of Disagreement lane (appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals)
Currently under RAMP, the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (a pilot of Appeals Reform), only the supplemental claim and higher-level review lanes are open to veterans. Once Appeals Reform is fully implemented, all three lanes will be open, with additional lanes at the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
1. Can veterans change lanes before VA issues a decision on the appeal?
According to VA's new regulations, yes. Veterans can withdraw their request for a certain review option at any time prior to VA issuing a decision on their claim. If the veteran's withdrawal occurs within the one year period following the date VA issued the decision being reviewed, the claimant can choose another review option and their effective date will be preserved.
2. What options do veterans have at the Board of Veterans' Appeals?
Under the proposed regulations, there will be three lanes that veterans can choose from to appeal a decision for VA disability compensation. Two of these three lanes are open to veterans under RAMP: the supplemental claim and higher-level review lanes. However, RAMP did not include the option of appealing to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, called the Notice of Disagreement lane. VA proposes three further options for veterans at the Board. We took a look at all three:
- Direct Docket. The Direct Docket, as VA refers to it in the proposed regulation, will be for veterans who do not want to submit additional evidence to the Board, and do not want a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. In this docket, the Board will look only at the evidence that was in the file when the appealed decision was issued.
- Hearing Docket. As the name suggests, this docket is for veterans who want to have a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The proposed regulations state that the only hearing options available to veterans in the new system will be a videoconference hearing and a hearing at the Board in Washington, DC.
- Travel Board hearings, those held by Veterans Law Judges at the local Regional Offices, will only be available to veterans in the Legacy appeals system. Legacy appeals are those that were filed under the old appeals system. The Legacy appeals system is still in use, and all claims that are filed until Appeal Reform goes into effect will be filed in the Legacy system.
- Evidence Docket. The final docket is for veterans who want to submit additional evidence but do not want a hearing. In this docket, veterans can submit additional evidence to the Board with their Notice of Disagreement and within the 90 days following their Notice of Disagreement.
3. The duty to assist only applies to initial claims and supplemental claims.
The new regulations limit VA's duty to assist veterans in their claims to only the initial claim and the supplemental claim. VA's duty to assist requires VA to help veterans in the development of their claims by gathering information that will support a veteran's claim for benefits. The duty to assist also requires a compensation and pension examination in some circumstances.
Under VA's proposed regulations for Appeals Reform, this duty to assist will only be required when a veteran files an initial claim for benefits, and when a veteran files a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence (more on this later). In the Legacy system, the Board can remand claims back to the Regional Office if the Regional Office did not fulfill its duty to assist or if new evidence is necessary to develop the veteran's claim.
However, under the Appeals Reform regulations, the duty to assist no longer applies to the Board, and this means that the Board will no longer be able to remand decisions for the purpose of developing additional evidence for the claim. The Board will be able to remand claims if the Regional Office did not fulfill its duty to assist, but the Board itself will no longer have a duty to assist to veterans by remanding for additional evidence. If the Board finds that the Regional Office made a duty to assist error, it can remand the case and instruct the Regional Office to fix that error. What happens if the Board denies a claim?
Under the proposed regulations, if the Board denies a claim, the veteran has two options: submit a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence, or appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). Veterans will not be able to request higher-level review or another review by the Board for their Board decision. The process for appealing to the CAVC is the same as under the Legacy appeals system: veterans will have 120 days from the date of the Board decision to appeal their decision to the CAVC.
When a veteran receives a decision from the CAVC, for example if CAVC denies their claim, there are two options again: filing a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence at the Regional Office, or appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. A veteran cannot request Board review or higher-level review of a CAVC decision.
4. When do VA decisions become final?
Similar to the Legacy appeals system, the new Appeals Reform regulations include guidelines for when a VA decision becomes final. Under the Legacy system, decisions became final when the appeal period for that decision passed without the veteran filing the appropriate appeal. The new regulations are similar: a decision will become final if the veteran does not appeal the decision within one year of the date of the decision. The main difference between the Legacy system and Appeals Reform is that veterans will have one year to appeal no matter what type of decision they receive, whether it be a higher-level review decision, a Board decision, a supplemental claim decision, or even a CAVC decision.
When the decision becomes final, veterans will lose their effective date since the claim will no longer be continuous.
5. VA defines "new and relevant" evidence for supplemental claims.
Under Appeals Reform, Congress changed the standard of evidence from "new and material" to "new and relevant." However, VA's proposed regulations state that the "new and relevant" standard "will not impose a higher evidentiary threshold" than the former "new and material" standard.
According to VA, "new" evidence is evidence that was not previously submitted to VA. "Relevant" evidence is "evidence that tends to prove or disprove" the veteran's claim. Some examples of this can include service records or photos that are related to an in-service event that a veteran needs in order to establish service connection; or a statement from a fellow service member that helps corroborate a stressor for a claim for post-traumatic stress disorder or corroborate an in-service incident.
Similar to the Legacy system, when a veteran submits a claim with new and relevant evidence, VA will make a determination as to whether the evidence submitted is new and relevant. If it decides that the evidence is new and relevant, it will then adjudicate the veteran's claim on the merits.
6. What veterans need to know when filing a supplemental claim.
Supplemental claims are those submitted with new and relevant evidence (discussed above). When veterans submit a supplemental claim, there are a few things they should know about VA's proposed regulations.
- There will be a specific supplemental claim form that a veteran must use to file his or her supplemental claim.
- If a veteran files an incomplete supplemental claim, VA will consider the claim to have been filed on the date they receive the incomplete form, as long as a complete supplemental claim is submitted within one year of the incomplete form. This means that a veteran can preserve their effective date as long as they submit a completed form within one year of the incomplete form.
- A complete supplemental claim is that which identifies or includes the new and relevant evidence. This will trigger VA's duty to assist.
- If a veteran files a supplemental claim after a prior VA decision becomes final, the veteran's new effective date will be the date the supplemental claim was received, or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.
7. What veterans need to know when filing for higher-level review.
Another of the three lanes veterans can choose from is higher-level review. Higher-level review is where a higher-level VA employee will review the veteran's claim and issue a new decision, or send it back to the prior decision-maker to correct any errors they find. Here are some things veterans should know about higher-level review:
- When a veteran requests a higher-level review of a previously made decision, their case will be reviewed by a different experienced VA employee who did not participate in making the prior decision. Higher-level reviewers will also, generally, be located in a different office than the one that issued the veteran's prior decision.
- Veterans are not able to submit additional evidence in this lane. Higher-level review is based on the same evidence of record on which the prior decision was made.
- Veterans can request an informal conference with a higher-level reviewer in which they can point out any specific errors they believe VA made in their prior decision. However, veterans cannot introduce new evidence or new facts during the informal conference.
- If a higher-level reviewer finds a duty to assist error during their review of the veteran's claim, the claim will be sent back to the Regional Office that made the prior decision in order for the error(s) to be fixed. However, a higher-level reviewer will not send the claim back in this case if they can otherwise grant the maximum benefit to the veteran.
8. When will veterans be able to opt in to Appeals Reform?
According to the proposed regulations, veterans will be given the option to leave the Legacy appeals system and opt in to Appeals Reform (after it becomes effective) when they receive a Statement of the Case or Supplemental Statement of the Case. If a veteran wishes to opt in at this point, they will have to do so within 60 days from the date VA issued their decision.
One year after Appeals Reform goes into full effect (February 2019 at the earliest), VA will stop accepting Notices of Disagreement for Legacy claims, which will require veterans to partake in Appeals Reform if they wish to continue their appeal.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Doesn't that just make you want to listen to the Mamas and the Papa's...that comment surely aged me.
Good day all. I've been up for hours, but still on my bed-wading through mail, bills, life etc...and might I just add...I'm grateful to have a life to wade through! I do have clients this week-but not today. I'm always grateful in this economy to have those who still feel they benefit from massage therapy.
I'm determined to get up (very soon) and take a walk. My man left for a business trip, so it just me and Max (the dog). I'm on track and looking forward to my day-eating healthy-exercise-work. I may even take myself to the movies tonight, if I find anything good. I'm also looking forward to the week ahead.
Question?? Anyone have any BFC recipes that are full of veggies and meat free? Anyone out there have any good tofu or bean recipes? I'm not a vegetarian, but I do like to add vegetable proteins to my meals. I have Rosalie's stir fry recipe.
Best wishes to each of you-
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Welcome back from your trip Jeri! I wish I did have some good vegetarian dishes but I'm too much of a meat eater. I think others were talking about posting some on their blogs though. I think it would be a good idea to do a couple meatless meals a week, but the ones I think of (like eggplant Parmesan) always are full of cheese! I'm not sure if that is any better!ReplyDelete
Welcome back! I am looking into vegetarian meals as well. It's tough here because my boys all say that they don't like beans. I end up making pasta or veggie stirfry and then I go without the rice or pasta. hm. But actually, I think that if we go without the meat portion of the meal every now and again that it's not a bad thing. If you're hungry in a few hours, so what? Have a little snack and be done with it. Anyhow, when I come up with some good ideas I'll be sure to post them. Take care!ReplyDelete


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There are many UK Pride events that I have been either involved in or just been to, from Leeds to Lincoln, Wakefield to Chester and almost everywhere in between.
One Pride sticks out for me more then the others and it's a Pride that I know some others have now modelled themselves on.
Am I talking about Leeds LGBT Pride? That is what you all may be thinking, but no I'm actually talking about York Pride.
Yes York the historical walled capital of Yorkshire (the clue is in the name). I've seen York Pride develop as an event and organisation over the years and it's success is no mean feat. York having gone from an homosexual hunting ground of the heterosexual elite where the old stories of being able to fire arrows at a Scottish Man within the city walls may as well have applied for the gays and lesbians too.
Thankfully time has moved on and in most part this is all down to the hard work year on year out of the York Pride Committee and volunteers.
Too many Pride events have lost sight of their communities!
Too many Pride events around the country and indeed the world have lost sight of the true meaning of LGBT Pride. Far too many Pride events now seem to believe that the event is about booze and big name acts.
Some believe that a Pride's success can be judged on which X-Factor reject they can pull in to entertain the intoxicated revellers.
I am proud to say that York Pride has stayed true to it's ethos of community building and helping people to understand the LGBT whilst giving hope, support and advice to those struggling with coming to terms with their own sexual preferences and/or gender identity.
You only have to look at the huge community support the York Pride receives to know what a good job they are doing to highlight our minority group that just happen to fancy the same sex.
Support that oozes with pride.
Support that oozes from the likes of York City FC, Millthorpe School (and others), the Police, BBC Radio York, York University, companies such as Benenden Health, the city council and even this year officially for the first time York Minster.
What I'm most proud about the guys and gals at York Pride is that they don't just provide one event per year, they support LGBT community projects all year round with the likes of their regular LGBT nights.
The focus of York Pride is love and respect and I urge you all to "Raise the Rainbow" in fitting with York Pride's theme this year.
Raise your rainbow!
So on Saturday 20th June (2015) join the celebrations for York Pride outside the Minster at 11.30am for the beginning of the Pride Parade which heads to the Knavesmire for a full day of entertainment hosted by the infamous Marky Mark and Miss Sordid Secret plus other special VIP hosts (I won't mention the top headline acts as Pride isn't just about that).
P.S I hope other Pride events see this and wake up and remember that Pride is about community interaction and involvement and that ego's should be left firmly at the door.


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Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie Made with Coconut Milk with Cinnamon and Nutmeg to Make it Festive. Make Blueberry Syrup at Home to Add to the Smoothie
Is it ok to blame the pumpkin smoothie for being so addictive?
I don't care, I am blaming it for being so irresistible.
Its all the nutmeg and cinnamon that just puts me in a happy place and I can't stop drinking it.
For this recipe, I made my own blueberry syrup, but, you can get store bought ones that are really good. When I made my Tropical Smoothie, I used Torani's syrups. They make DELICIOUS natural syrups like this (affiliate link) blueberry one.
You can also use blueberries to make a super easy blueberry vinaigrette
If I am making pumpkin recipes already, that must mean summer is over, right? I can't believe that it will be Halloween soon.
Before we talk about this pumpkin smoothie, can I take a short diversion?
It has to do with my summer reading list. I had a list of 15 books that I wanted to read this summer. They included classics like the (affiliate link) Hunchback of Notre Dame and (affiliate link) For Whom The Bell Tolls by Hemingway.
Reading these 2 books are some of my favorite ways to enjoy a blissful summer. They may not be the typical summer reading books, but, they are engrossing page turners. I hadn't read them in a long time, so, these three sweltering months would be a great time to read them again.
Do you know how many of these fifteen books I managed to read?
Zero, zilch, nada, not a one!!
I honestly don't know where the summer has gone. The reading was always on the back of my mind and I kept telling myself that I will get to the books "later this week".
"Later this week" never came. Something always came up like cleaning the house
….or going to sit by the pool
….or I need to take a nap!
Procrastination is now my middle name!
As the fall season begins and I work on more pumpkin recipes like this vegan pumpkin soup, I wonder how many times I am going to tell myself that I will get to a task, "later this week"?
I think I need to write a book about the art of procrastination! I will get on that right away!!
…..or later this week.
What book was on your must-read list this summer?
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
- 2 tsp Flax Seed Meal
- 1/4 Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 Vanilla Essence
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Powder
- 1/4 cup Agave
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 3/4 cup Water
- Pinch of Salt
- 4 Ice Cubes
For the Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Blueberries
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Palm Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
To Make the Blueberry Syrup
- Blend all the ingredients together and set aside * See Notes *
To Make the Pumpkin Smoothie * See Notes *
- Place all the ingredients in a blender
- Blend until very smooth
- Transfer to a glass
- Slowly add the Blueberry syrup, top with fresh blueberries (if desired) and serve immediately


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Bullets 'oft gang awry' When we squint with lying eye At the target we had thought To level with a shot; Somewhere along the barrel Our curving expectation falls And what is becomes a part Of what we hope to shoot, Or perhaps an intervening wind Has changed beginning and the end. The future always lies Somewhere in the 'is,' Or so the marksman's maxim goes Hunkered in a bush of rose. The future always lies Somewhere in the 'is' Our eyes are scouting now; Hope and here intermix somehow, Nor get pulled apart Unless our killing art Delivers to the shaping thought The dead end we had sought. The philosopher with his carcass Dispenses with his guesses - What would be now is, And this is happiness. Nor does he as he eats inquire "What if I had not fired...." Or if a speck of dust had interposed Between his sightline and his nose. All the dedication of his thought Goes to digestion of what he's brought From the wild field, as able, To his domesticated table. Not until quick hunger comes again Will his thoughts curve and turn To all the 'Ifs' of chance That can cancel out his choice And send aim or word awry In the hunted day.
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