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Wolverines Top Broncos in In-State Battle
The first official match with students back in Ann Arbor was a success for the Wolverines, as they topped in-state rivals Western Michigan 3-2 thanks to a Golden Goal from Ivo Cerda.
The match started well enough for the Wolverines, but no clear chances fell for either side. That changed in the 13th minute when the Wolverines started a break up the left flank, something they did multiple times this match. Robbie Mertz sent the ball in the the box and Osman took the bait. He hit it on target and well with his left foot, but the deflection from a Bronco helped it past the keeper. Michigan were up quickly and well on their way.
Michigan continued to pressure the Broncos as they rarely allowed any opportunity for the visitors to feel comfortable with the ball in possession. It almost paid off as Austin Swiech charged forward on the right and sent a one-hop cross in. Mohammed Zakyi played a dummy and let the ball fall for Ivo Cerda, but Cerda sent it tamely into keeper Lukas Von Lienen's hands. Then, the next minute, a poor defensive clearance gave Zakyi the opportunity to send a diving effort at the net, but that was just barely wide.
Michigan continued to push forward as Mohammed Zakyi had a pair of strong chances as a result of goalie mishaps. In the 60th minute, Von Lienen could not keep hold of a corner kick and it fell to Zakyi. He had a shot, but was falling backwards and Jackson Ragen's attempt to get a head to it went for naught.
The good times eventually picked back up for Michigan. Lucas Rosendall was given a free kick in the 65th after a lovely run in solid territory. Ybarra took the kick and Ragen found it back post and hit it with a nice header. It was picture perfect from the two sophomores and doubled the Wolverines lead.
That said, Western Michigan would not go down without a fight. Donovan Michael beat Henry Mashburn in a one-on-one in the 72nd to make it a one goal game and set off a heated finish to the finish. Then, just under ten minutes later, it was center back Ben Thornton whose eyes must have lit up when seeing a loose ball free for his taking to level the game. Just like that, Michigan's lead was gone. Michigan could not take advantage of a handful of late chances, but were given an overtime boost when Thornton was sent off with a second yellow.
Overtime was never in question. The Wolverines pushed forward and found a winner seven minutes into the overtime period as Hallahan sent in a brilliant cross and Ivo Cerda got the winner with a sublime finish. It was brilliant from the Wolverines who showed great resolve to bring home a third win in a row.
Our Take
This was a nice effort from the Wolverines, who lost their control for a rough ten minute stretch. They regained their composure after the brief lapse, continued pushing forward, and they never looked rattled. Even with the two goals conceded, there is so much good to take from this match, especially in terms of individual efforts.
Starting with left back Marcello Borges, who dominated the left when attacking and defending. He created tons of chances for the Wolverines and his speed proved near impossible for the Broncos to stop. Combined with Umar Farouk Osman on that left, and Michigan have two of the quickest, or perhaps the two quickest, left side players in the entire Big Ten.
Tonight's performance was sparked by the rest of the defense just as much as it was by Borges. Austin Swiech, Jackson Ragen, and Daniel Mukuna all had stellar games. Ragen and Mukuna are dominant in the air, Ragen is wise beyond his years as a player, and Swiech has made right back his own. Ragen, in particular, had a stellar performance and his goal is a nice cherry on the top of what was a fantastic defensive day.
Additionally, Marc Ybarra continues to influence the game even without seeing tons of possession. Ybarra serves as this side's holding midfielder and is a rock solid link in between the midfield and defense. Michigan showed a 4-1-4-1 at times in defense and Ybarra's ability to close down quickly in the center and not allow many chances through the middle is a huge reason that they are able to use just a single number six.
Other notes that Michigan fans will enjoy include Jack Hallahan's health and Ivo Cerda's and Robbie Mertz's continued brilliance. Hallahan played the first half and 15 minutes of the second, and looked solid even if not constantly involved. He's going to continue to play with his usual consistency. Finally, Cerda and Mertz was absolutely crucial in pressing forward and not allowing Western Michigan any room to breathe. The two work perfectly together and Cerda's game-winner is a well-deserved reward for the senior, as was Mertz's assist on the first goal.
The Wolverines return to action on Monday, September 10, at 7:30 PM as they take on Marquette. Following that, they play both their first away match and Big Ten match on September 14th at Rutgers.


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Pinal County public works employee finds wallet, tracks down owner living in Canada
Pinal County Public Works Director Louis Andersen received an e-mail recently from a grateful winter visitor who alerted him to an employee who went out of his way to return his lost wallet. Finding and returning a wallet with $200 cash, identification and credit cards inside, is what most of us would do without hesitation. […]
Free classes for May to address 'healthy eating and diabetes'
The Pinal County Public Health District will sponsor a free diabetes class at the San Tan Valley Public Health Clinic. The topic this May is "Healthy Eating and Diabetes."
The class will take place 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. The clinic is at 36235 N. Gantzel Road, between Poston Butte High School and Banner Ironwood Hospital.
Since diabetes is largely self-managed and about 99 percent of the care comes from the patients and his or her family, it is an important skill to know what and how much to cook and eat, according to a press release.
These classes will offer up-to-date, practical "how-to" information and skill-building on monitoring, healthy eating, being active, problem solving, medications and reducing risks.
Supervisor House looks forward to 2016 as board chairman
Since the Pinal County Board of Supervisors went to five members, the duties of the chairman are passed on every year instead every 16 months, as it did when there were three board members.
In the final meeting of 2015, the board chose District 5 Supervisor Todd House to chair the meetings for 2016. District 4 Supervisor Anthony Smith was chosen as vice-chair.
District 5 in general encompasses Apache Junction to the north, Queen Valley to the east and San Tan Valley to the south.
"I am honored," stated the new chairman. "There are much more duties as chairman than as a sitting board member."
Chairman House said that he will be more involved in planning out the items that go on the agenda in the board meetings and having to sign all official documents that come before the Supervisors.
"The chairman is required to sign all final plats for developments and other documents that are approved in the meeting," Chairman House said. "You can't sign them during the meeting since it would being those meetings to a crawl. I also work with the county manager and clerk of the board to decide what items that will be on our agenda along with bringing any issues that supervisors might have about the agenda or certain items in it."

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Men Explain Things to Me – A Book Review
by Laura Kerrigan
I've heard many people in the left say that Rebecca Solnit's recent work, Men Explain Things to Me, is too "lib" to be taken seriously in the left. Well, it seriously moved me so much that I felt it imperative to write a review for our listeners. If you listen to Season of the Bitch, then you have at least some awareness of the complicated issues that Solnit approaches her book. While she doesn't approach the issue of misogyny and violence against women from a Marxist perspective, maybe we don't need that right now. Maybe we just need to back away from the necessity of looking at things through a Marxist lens and take this book at face value. While it may be lib, it doesn't make it less important and relevant to me and all of the women I know.
Betty Friedan, author of the 1963 best-selling book The Feminine Mystique writes about "the problem that has no name." She was speaking about the unhappiness of women in the home (to be clear – this issue affected a specific class and race of women). Her book is noted as a spark for the second wave of feminism. In a less Friedanian sense, Rebecca Solnit approaches a different problem with no name: the misogyny present or inherent in everyday conversation. Solnit takes this issue one step further, and links it to the absurd amount of violence against women in the United States. For her, these issues go hand in hand.
In her devastating chapter, "The Longest War," Solnit outlines the prevalence of rape and rape culture within the United States (and at times throughout the world). In addition to upsetting statistics about the prevalence of rape and domestic violence, another theme emerges: the societal drain on women. Solnit describes a story where students in a college classroom were asked what they do to stay safe from rape. "The young women described the intricate ways they stayed alert, limited their access to the world, took precautions, and essentially thought about rape all the time (while the young men in the class gaped in astonishment)." The extent to which women think about staying safe can really create a drain on our energy – I couldn't help but wonder how much more shit women could get done if we weren't worried about these things on a near constant basis.
I want to preface any of my critiques with the fact that this whole book is a must read. That being said, I still have some qualms with certain aspects of Solnit's writing. On page 45, she writes:
The United States has a hundred million flaws, but I am proud that the policed believed this woman [who accused the head of the IMF of sexual assault] and that she will have her day in court. I am gratified this time not to be in a country that has decided that the career of a powerful man or the fate of an international institution matters more than this woman and her rights and well-being. This is what we mean by democracy: that everyone has a voice, that no one gets away with things just because of their wealth, power, race, or gender.
There is a whole lot to deconstruct in this short paragraph, and I think we need to take it piece by piece. This one set of police believed this one woman in this one case. The fact that Solnit picked up on this story is because this is not the norm in the United States. Instead, women all over the country deal with internalized rape culture, which Solnit is aware of, but is leaving out of this specific analysis (which I find intriguing). Our country, in fact, has always and will always (until patriarchal capitalism is dismantled) protect the rich men at the expense of others. The icing on the cake for me is this last sentence, where Solnit somehow places herself within the context of other Americans when she uses the term, "we." What is actually meant by democracy in the United States is that corporate power means more than a person's vote – and in 2011, this would have still been the case. If you tuck this tidbit inside your chapter of the IMF, you'd think it would have more of a corporate awareness within US democracy. That being said, explaining the intricacies of the IMF's role throughout the world is an intense task for a short essay. With this piece, we still see a strong introductory explainer of the IMF and US global hegemony.
In the chapter titled, "Grandmother Spider," Solnit eloquently layers a silent oppression facing almost all women. It's the erasure of womanhood, the erasure of a matriarchal lineage, erasure of women from history and thereby society. It's a silent enclosure, which pushes women to stay home after dark for fear of sexual assault or rape. Solnit layers together patriarchal lineages, Argentinian violence (los desaparecidos), rape culture, and art history to weave a "spider web" of intricacy that helps illustrate the extreme nuance that must be taken to truly understand the structural oppression that women face. This is one of her stronger pieces in the book, and it could stand on its own.
Rebecca Solnit honors a matriarchal lineage of women authors (specifically Virginia Woolf in "Woolf's Darkness." In this chapter, Solnit describes how liberating Woolf's writing was, particularly on an individual level. She writes, "[Woolf's] demands for liberation for women were not merely so that they could do some of the institutional things that men did, but to have full freedom to roam, geographically and imaginatively." Amplifying the writing of Woolf and Sontag, Solnit brilliantly weaves her own voice with the voices of women who have written on these topics before.
Solnit illustrates the multifaceted ways in which women struggle to have their voices heard and taken seriously. She uses concrete examples of historical events, as well as anecdotal stories to make her points come to life. She forces the reader to take seriously (at least I would sure as hell hope they would) the issues that she writes about throughout Men Explain Things to Me. I believe this is a MUST READ for the left. Looking at this from the lens of our podcast and as a woman in the DSA – these issues are not only on the right, these issues affect women and femmes all across the political spectrum, and it's our duty to demand liberation for women across all forms of structural oppression.


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Musical Visionary Rodion Ladislau Roșca Electrifies London
Four years after his acclaimed appearance at Cafe OTO, colossus of sound Rodion Ladislau Roșca makes his much-awaited London comeback. The musician, also known as 'the father of Romanian electronic music', is part of an event curated by performer and serial digressor David Ellis and hosted by The Horse Hospital.
The evening, entitled David Ellis's 'Pell-Mell' and meant to celebrate pan-Europeanism, marks The Horse Hospital's 25th anniversary by bringing together a group of eclectic artists for whom cross-disciplinarity is at home: Polish artist and broadcaster Simon Tyszko, Lithuanian cellist and composer Anton Lukoszevieze, Russian filmmaker and photographer Liijana Jakovlevna, and Scottish filmmaker and painter Louis Bennasi. The event will culminate with a live set from Rodion Roșca.
"This is some of the raddest music you're likely to hear this year. Rad in its overall excellentness and radical as to its forward-thinking nature, sounding so even today, though recorded at the height of Ceausescu's suppression and censorship." – The Quietus
"The forthcoming visit by the revered but lesser-known Romanian pioneer of 1980's electronica Rodion Roșca has acquired a significance that can't be overlooked. Roșca's unique appearance at the Horse Hospital won't simply be a 'gig' or evening of exotic otherness but an acknowledgement that each country develops its own multiple histories. Those that are visible, often manufactured, and those that are not. Due to unintended neglect or 'official' indifference there are artists whose work often remains tucked deep within the folds of a culture for decades, only to be discovered later by another more discerning generation. Rodion Roșca's personal story and his early 1980's melange of musical genres and influences perfectly reflect the core values of The Horse Hospital and myself and we are proud to be hosting this remarkable man." – curator David Ellis
Rodion Ladislau Roșca was born in Romania in 1953, the child of a Romanian father and a Hungarian mother. Having acquired records during Romania's 'open period' between 1965 and 1972, he earned himself the nickname 'The King of Records' and went on to start making his own recordings, eventually forming Rodion G.A. in 1975-6, the initials coming from his bandmates, Gicu Fărcaș and Adrian Căpraru. The band's sound was hugely distinctive from the main output of Romania's rock scene, and their releases, both those featured on the state's Electrecord label's Formații Rock Vol. 5 compilation and their radio-only singles, were massively well-received. They continued to play live even during the Ceaușescu regime's heavy censorship during the 70's and 80's - at one point being pulled up by censors for singing "yeah yeah yeah" in a chorus - and also recorded music for a film, Delta Space Mission, as well as soundtracking the Romanian National Opera, before Roșca retired from live performance and the band's recordings were shelved. What proved to be Rodion G.A.'s final concert took place at Mangalia Festival in 1987. It was around this time that Rodion's mother had died, thing that resulted in Rodion walking away from music for twenty-five years. After a long absence from Romania's musical scene, the artist is rediscovered by blogger Sorin Luca and Future Nuggets and, one year later, Rodion G.A release their debut album 'The Lost Tapes' on Strut Records. Since then, Rodion G.A. have played at a series of concerts and workshops. Berlin, Bucharest and Moscow are just three of the cities to be won over by a musical innovator and maverick, Rodion G.A.
When: 27 November 2018, 7.30pm
Where: The Horse Hospital, Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1JD


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Jon Raskin & Phillip Greenlief perform "Steve Lacy transcriptions"
Ben Tinker's Monthly music series
Phillip Greenlief and Jon Raskin's 1 + 1 play music from rare notebooks of Steve Lacy
Jon Raskin has been a member of Rova Saxophone Quartet for over 40 years exploring the relationship of improvisation and composition, developing and honing the language of ensemble music, and researching linguistic possibilities of the saxophone. He also has performed and/or recorded with Anthony Braxton, Fred Frith, Phillip Greenlief, Sam Rivers, Tim Berne, Phillip Johnston, Leo Smith and Henry Kaiser.
Phillip Greenlief (b. 1959, los angeles) Since his emergence on the west coast in the late 1970s, Evander Music founder and saxophonist Phillip Greenlief has achieved international critical acclaim for his recordings and performances with musicians and composers in the post-jazz continuum as well as new music innovators and virtuosic improvisers. He has performed and recorded with Fred Frith, Meredith Monk, Nels Cline, and They Might Be Giants; albums include THAT OVERT DESIRE OF OBJECT with Joelle Leandre, and ALL AT ONCE with FPR (Frank Gratkowski, Jon Raskin, Phillip Greenlief). Recent residencies have included Headlands Center for the Arts and from 2012 to 2014 he was the curator at Berkeley Arts, a home for progressive music. He is the recipient of a San Francisco Bay Guardian Goldie Award.
"The Bay Area's do-it-yourself ethos has produced a bevy of dazzlingly creative musicians, but few have put the philosophy to work as effectively as Phillip Greenlief." – Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle
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Ihlara is reached by taking the left turn at the 58th km of Nevsehir-Ankara road and then driving on for another 40 km.
It is possible to take a short-cut from Derinkuyu. This 40 km road directly takes you to Ihlara. The valley of Ihlara attracts thousands of visitors today with its 150 m deep gorge carved out by the Melendiz river over centuries. There are hundreds of churches and many natural sights along the valley.
A mummy of a virgin girl was found in this valley in 1969, now at display at the Museum of Nigde. The Ihlara river runs in the direction of Belisirma, Yaprakhisar and Selime. The most beautiful of the churches along this valley are:
1 – Yılanlı (Snake) Church
2- Agagalti Church (Beneath the Tree)
3- Sumbullu (Hyacinth) Church
4- Kirk Dam Alti Church (of the Forty Roofs)
5- Bahattin Samanhgi Church (of Bahattin's Straw Loft)
The church is in the form of a long cross and to the western section is a cleaned up tomb. On the wall on the same side are paintings of Weighing of the Souls – representing Archangel Michael weighing sins and good deeds. Just to the right of this is the representation of sinful people assaulted by snakes. On the dome is the depiction of Jesus and angels and on the southeastern side is the Dormition of Mother Mary. Along with these are the Last Supper and the portraits of Mother Mary and some saints.
AGACALTI CHURCH (BENEATH the TREE)
This cruciform church is dated to a period earlier than the others. However, the paintings are in good state, directly in front of the entrance is St Daniel with two lions at his side and on the ceiling is a dragon.
This church is also cruciform and its paintings are dated back to the 14th century.
KIRK DAM ALTI CHURCH (of the FORTY ROOFS)
Some of the incidents mentioned in the Bible are depicted in this church. The murder of Zaccharias is also depicted here.
Hierapolis – Pamukkale
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 9.12.1988 List Reference: 485 Criteria: Natural/ Cultural SACRED LAND CLAD IN WHITE According to the legend that spread the mystery of Hierapolis to the wide world, an ugly shepherd girl, fed Click More »
Göreme National Park and the Rock Site of Cappadocia
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 6.12.1985 List Reference: 357 Criteria:Natural/ Cultural DESIGNED BY NATURE: CAPPADOCIA Cappadocia, which was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985 on natural and cultural criteria, Is situated at a Click More »
Selimiye Mosque and it's Social Complex
EDIRNE Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 27.06.2011 List Reference: 1366 Criteria : Cultural A Master work of Classical Ottoman Architecture Edirne was the capital of the Ottoman Empire prior to the Click More »
Nemrut Mountain
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 6.12.1987 List Reference: 448 Criteria: Cultural THE SUN RISES AND SETS WITH A UNIQUE MAJESTY AT NEMRUT MOUNTAIN! The Nemrut mountain side with the tumulus containing the tomb of King Antiochus Click More »
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 6.12.1985 List Reference: 356 Criteria: Cultural Love of Continents: ISTANBUL The historical areas of Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires, were inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Click More »
Hattusa The Capital City of Hittites
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 28.11.1986 List Reference: 377 Criteria: Cultural OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Hattusha, which was the capital of the Hittite Empire during antiquity, has been in the List of World Heritage since 1986 on cultural Click More »
Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 6.12.1985 List Reference: 358 Criteria: Cultural THE MOSQUE WHERE STONES WERE DRESSED WITH LOVE The first Turkish building inscribed to UNESCO's World Heritage List, the Great Mosque and Click More »
City of Safranbolu
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 17.12.1994 List Reference: 614 Criteria: Cultural ORIGINAL EXAMPLE OF THE TRADITIONAL Safranbolu, an Anatolian city that brings history to life through its mosques, market, neighbourhoods, streets and original houses, was inscribed Click More »
Turkey in World Heritage
Unesco World of Heritage List Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Click More »
Hatay: Located at Turkey's southern tip, Hatay is a center of civilization abounding in historical and cultural legacies in every corner. The city is positioned at the geographical location connecting Anatolia the Middle East and has an incomparable historical heritage Click More »
Sakarya: is one of Turkey's fastest developing cities surrounded by a lush green landscape abounding in natural wonders. With a history dating back to the 8th century, the city has been one of the main settlements of major empires. Naturally, Click More »
Van: Turkey's sixth largest city and cultural legacy rich in history, monuments, natural beauty and unique flavors One of the border cities of Turkey, Van welcomes visitors from all over the world particularly for its culture and winter tourism. The Click More »
Rize is blessed with the most beautiful nature that has been preserved over the centuries. The fresh air of Rize has a regenerative effect on you with every breath you take. Located in the greenest area of Turkey, the Eastern Click More »
Turkey Outlets and cheap shopping addresses
Turkey Outlets and cheap shopping addresses in Turkey Shopping is an indispensable part of our daily life. Outlet shops have become the addresses for cheaper shopping. Many brands manufacture cheaper products especially for their outlets. List of some outlet center Click More »
Balıkesir: Blessed with numerous islands where lush green forests stretch along the shores of the infinite sea, Balıkesir province is also the habitat of abundant olive groves. Founded by the Mysians in ancient times, Balıkesir has been one of the Click More »
Amasya: The city where the Sultans' sons were educated and the legendary city where Ferhad had to mine the mountains to reunite with his beloved Shirin, Amasya has been one of the major cities of many civilizations since the ancient Click More »
Mersin Mersin: One of the warmest and most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean region that can be visited for its authentic flavors and beautiful beaches any time of the year. Mersin is one of the most developed cities of the Click More »
Burdur Burdur: Located in the western part of the Mediterranean Region, Burdur is a major city where scenic beauties meet with historical archaeology Settled for the first time in 7000 BC, Burdur has been home to many civilizations and ancient Click More »
Yalova: Surrounded by the Marmara Sea, Yalova is a peaceful and relaxing city rich in thermal springs and abundant nature. It is estimated that Yalova was founded in the 7th century BC by Bithynians from Thrace. Yalova is rich in Click More »
Karabük Karabük is situated on an important trade route between Amasra on the coast and central Anatolia. Karabük is a town and the capital district of Karabük Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Karabük was built in the 1930s as the seat of the iron and steel Click More »
Ihlara is reached by taking the left turn at the 58th km of Nevsehir-Ankara road and then driving on for another 40 km.


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I have been reading my Photo History book for my current class, and it has required the dictionary a few times. And the newest word I looked up gave me inspiration for this blog.
Word: bravura
Meaning: brilliant and showy technical skill
In honor of this cool word and its meaning, here is my bravura for today:
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Enjoyed reading your last four posts. :)
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Over the holidays, I grabbed a book off the shelf and started reading. I've been working to live by the phrase, Never Stop Learning, while trying to push myself toward diligence and consistency in training for trail running and ultramarathons.
And it's not just sports, but I also want to do my due diligence in making sure my career follows what I truly love and enjoy in life.
Running Mind Game
Along with the above quote from Yogi Berra, he's also attributed to pointing out that we can observe a lot just by watching and I have to laugh thinking how true that statement can be.
There's only so much we can do in running and training. Whether it be for a race or a project at work, we need to be mentally prepared for the challenge ahead.
I think back to mile 20 of the marathon, that proverbial wall runners fear. I may have run distances twice as far and be in top physical shape. If I haven't mentally prepared, the wall will defeat me. "Mental skills become as important to performance as physical skills," writes Gary Mack in Mind Gym.
Running Constructively
And it's not just on the race course or trail where the mental game is important. Whatever stage of life we're in, we can use our mind more constructively.
I can't tell you how many times in training that I've hit a big hill with negativity swirling through my mind. Or how many times I've entered a work meeting doubting my ability to communicate clearly on a tough topic. That doubt did nothing to contribute to success. I've hit those walls just as many in a positive frame of mind and tackled them with confidence.
Whether at our worst or our best, it's figuring out how to control and harness that doubt for good that can make or break our game.
What you think affects how you feel and perform. Training your brain is as important as training your body. — Mind Gym.
This starts a series of posts working my way through Mind Gym by Gary Mack. I read the book and it inspired quite a bit of motivation. I'm sharing a few thoughts as I work through the book once more.
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Requests for Main and Major (revenue and capital) awards are considered at four Giving Committee meetings over the course of each year. The closing date for our December Giving Committee is:
Before midday on Friday, 13th September 2019
Requests for all other types of award (small, continuation 2 & 3, continuation 4 & 5) are assessed as part of a rolling programme with no specific deadlines. We aim to ensure that applicants are advised of the Trust's decision within approximately 8 weeks of receipt of your request. Find out more about applying here.
Future Deadlines
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We make every effort to ensure that all applications received by this date are considered at the next scheduled meeting, but subject to the level of demand for funding this may not be possible. We would therefore encourage applicants to send in their requests as soon as they are ready to increase the likelihood of being considered at your preferred Giving Committee. If this is likely to cause your organisation or project significant difficulties, please contact a member of the Giving team to discuss.
All applicants are advised to check our website for any updates as we may wish to review these dates during the course of next year.


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welcomeApril 4, 2014
Thanks for visiting. I complete photography, web development and 360 degree virtual tour projects for a roster of corporate & editorial clients,
and I provide marketing support for small firms, volunteer organizations, and entrepreneurs.
I also have a site containing my personal work, and that's linked here.
Here you'll find an assortment of personal and professional work, as well as an overview of some development projects that I'm involved in.
Please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions or comments. If you're looking for my course management site, that's linked here.
I've recently produced a book of my Nepal work. A preview can be seen here


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MODO | Make a Chain Assembly
Assemblies are the best but saved assembly presets are my besties. Assemblies are basically tools that do work for you, so you can spend more time with your loved ones instead of being chained to your desk at work. Right? Right? Just kidding, I haven't seen the sun in weeks! In the meantime, check out this quick tutorial on creating a chain assembly.
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text: These senior photos were timed to allow beautiful backlighting on the subject. In order to get the proper exposure in the front also, a flash of light was also used to make sure the lighting is even and consistent across the entire frame. If you look into her eyes, you will see the flash (also called a "catch light"). The catch light is from an octagon shaped box to make it look more natural. It is used to keep the front of her lit and decreases shadows and imperfections that would have to be removed in post processing.


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I'll be appearing on the "Literary Ladies" panel at Wine, Women, and Words, hosted by Giracci Vineyard and Farms and O.C. Writers. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Back to All Events
Earlier Event: March 23Los Angeles - Bad Advice From Bad Women Reading
Later Event: May 19Los Angeles - LitFest Pasadena


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David Cameron is going to scrap the Disability Living Allowance in society and it seems nothing is going to stop him. The Disability Living Allowance is a godsend to many disabled people as it allows them to live their life on their terms and it gives them an independence that it would be impossible to have otherwise. Unfortunately it seems the Conservatives are looking to save money by targeting the most vulnerable people in society such as the disabled, the homeless and the unemployed.
The Disability Living Allowance means that disabled people can get out and about and can join in with the community and contribute to society as well. They can get carers when they need them who will help them with the things that it is impossible to do on their own. It means they can have a life worth living, whereas without this allowance many disabled people will have long hours on their own stuck in their accommodation and many will also have to go into residential care and completely lose their independence.
In defence of this the government say that the disabled who obtain this allowance will be able to apply for financial and other help from their local council, but the problem with this is that the funds are not ring fenced so that many councils will either give limited help or no help at all as they are under pressure to make cuts in all sectors as their budgets have been drastically cut over the last few years.
What the disabled who previously have had an indefinite award for Disability Living Allowance will have to apply for after October of this year is Personal Independence Payments. The Department of Work and Pensions will be inviting them to make a claim but it is likely that many may not respond and be very fearful of what the future holds for them. It is hoped they get the legal advice they require.
This change in circumstances for the disabled will have a huge impact on their quality of life and they will be unable to have the full and active life they once had which is a very cruel blow to many of these people.
In summary this scrapping of the allowance is a move that will cause consternation for many disabled people and we must just hope that the DWP and councils are generous with helping them out in the future but it is difficult to be too positive at this moment in time.
For advice and information on any legal matters a good solicitors that can give you sound advice are Gus Campbell Solicitors in Northern Ireland.


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Woman Raises $300,000 For A Homeless Veteran To Thank Him For His Selfless Act
November 24, 2017
A New Jersey woman has raised several hundred thousand dollars for a homeless veteran after his act of kindness helped her to get home safe.
Last month, Kate McClure was driving down Interstate 95 through Philadelphia when she ran out of gas.
"I never ran out of gas before, and my heart was beating out of my chest," she said. "I pulled over as far as I could, and got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station."
That's when she met Johnny, a homeless veteran who sits on the side of the road every day holding a sign.
"He told me to get back in the car and lock the doors. A few minutes later, he comes back with a red gas can."
He had used his last $20 to buy her gas.
Johnny didn't ask for money; McClure didn't have any cash on her at the time. But over the next few weeks, she gave him a jacket, gloves, a hat and socks. She also gave him a few dollars each time she saw him.
But McClure wanted to do more. So, she started a GoFundMe page with a goal of $10,000 — enough money for rent, a reliable vehicle and up to six months of expenses.
As of Friday morning, November 24, nearly $300,000 has been raised by over 10,000 donors.
A photo of Johnny S Bobbitt JR on Facebook from May 2015
On Wednesday night, McClure and her boyfriend checked Johnny into a hotel. They gave him money for contact lenses and took him to Walmart to get some clothes. They also bought him a new computer, according to CNN.
McClure asked Johnny what he wanted to do with all the money. He was hesitant to say, but he plans to make a video and explain it all.
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GRAZ, Austria and YOUNGSVILLE, LA , Aug. 5, 2019 (Press Release) -International technology Group ANDRITZ has launched its new-generation "StrataPress SX" felt with patented, integrated single-seam technology.Read More
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BRUSSELS, Aug. 1, 2019 (PPI Europe) -Stora Enso and Voith Paper are both involved in an EU-funded project on innovative cellulose-based materials for food packaging that are both recyclable and compostable.Read More


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They finished trimming out the back porch...
...and around the newly installed front door
..as many of you know I have been putting verses all over the house thresholds and this is what is above our front door:
"But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
All the scriptures will eventually be covered - most by dry wall - but they will still be there for the life of the house!!


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Learn how to design your own apparel, print canvas and poster prints, and Get It Made online!
During this 1 hour workshop we will discuss how to add eCommerce to an existing website, how to build an eCommerce from scratch, and how to set up printing and fulfillment services. This class is geared toward artists, makers and creatives. Whether you haven't started selling anthing or you've been dominating Etsy for years, let's chat about how else you can use eCommerce.
Please bring a laptop computer and RSVP early, these workshops are small to allow everyone to ask questions as we go.


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Quality Dental Care in Geraldton by Dr. Neel Shah and Dr.Melanie Foo
Phone: (08) 9943 8484
At Bluff Point Dental in Geraldton, we offer a range of treatments from Teeth cleaning, Check ups, Emergency, Implant Dentistry, Extractions, Root canal, Same day Cosmetic Dentistry such as Veneer and Crowns, Consultations and much more.
Our duty is to provide our patients with modern and professional dental services. We aim to provide quality dentistry to all our patients. Every patient is important to us and we treat all patients with the utmost care and commitment. At our dental practice we give special attention to each patient's individual health care needs. We strive to exceed expectations in every patient that we treat.
Dr. Neel Shah is the principal dentist at the modern Bluff Point Dental in Geraldton.
Dr. Neel Shah has been working as a full time dentist in Geraldton for the past six years. Prior to this he was working in the UK for three and a half years. Dr. Shah has specialised in Restorative dentistry which focuses on five main areas: treatment planning (present and future), Implant Dentistry, fixed (crowns and bridges) and removable (dentures) prosthodontics, conservative dentistry (fillings), endodontics (Root Canal Treatment) and periodontics (primary management of gum disease). Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is dedicated to providing a relaxed and comfortable environment. Dr. Shah is well known by his patients for his gentleness and patience, as he understands the apprehension that most people feel when visiting the dentist.
Dr. Shah was born in Kenya and moved to London where he undertook his undergraduate degree in Dentistry. When not in the surgery Dr. Shah enjoys cooking international cuisines, watching soccer, particularly Manchester United, and exercising.
I was born in Malaysia but grew up in Perth as a child. I completed my undergraduate dental degree from the University of Adelaide in 2018.
I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry, with restorative dentistry in particular, as well as treating patients of all ages.
Outside dentistry, I enjoy music and playing the piano, as well as watching soccer and am a supporter of Manchester United. I am also a keen traveller, having visited New Zealand, Canada and the USA. I hope to have the opportunity to travel to more countries in the future.
I was interested in moving to Geraldton because it is a coastal city with beautiful beaches and great year-round weather. Being originally from WA myself, I have heard great things about the laid-back lifestyle of the city and with it being the region's hub, it provides a great base from which to explore the region's attractions.
Regular check-ups including assessment of all teeth, x-rays, cleaning and oral cancer screening are important in maintaining good oral health
This involves diagnosis and management of any affected or missing teeth and their supporting structures to help restore functional requirement for the patient. This may be from simple fillings to complex restorations, Implant crowns or dentures and traditional crowns and bridgework
Tooth extractions are dental measures used to remove decayed, damaged or otherwise problematic teeth. As a dentist I usually make every effort to preserve natural teeth, although sometimes an extraction maybe the only option
Carefully planned dental work helps to improve your dental aesthetics and your overall smile. This may include Implant retained Crowns or Dentures, Veneers, Bonding, Teeth Whitening or a combination
Partial and Full Dentures can be made from Acrylic Resin or Cobalt Chrome and can be made to feel comfortable and look natural
Friendly dental care to infants and children through to adolescents. We try to make coming to the dentist an enjoyable and memorable experience for the little ones.
Visiting the dentist and dental treatment may be very nerve racking for some patients. Our friendly team will aim to make the environment as relaxing and calming to help you through you visit. However, sometimes it may not be possible to have treatment in the chair fully conscious. We offer the option of oral and nasal sedation to help you relax more before and during treatment or general anaesthesia in hospital.
We welcome all patients including Children under the Child Health Benefits Scheme, Veteran Affairs and Dental Health Services Patients. All health funds accepted.
Shop 3, 436 Chapman Road, Bluff Point, Geraldton WA 6530, AU
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed
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Last night, I was looking through our warehouse and I noticed that we had a few of our roller blinds set aside because some of the poles got bent and damaged in transit and I thought it was a shame we couldn't do anything with them because the fabric was so nice...
We had a few requests from customers in the past who asked if we could sell the fabric per meter and unfortunately we couldn't because we got the blinds especially made and suddenly it hit me!
Of course, we could sell the fabric!
So we have now taken the fabric from the blind off the pole and are making these large fabric samples available for sale so you can make tablecloths, bags, outdoor cushions, curtains, smaller blinds, matching accessories if you own some of our blinds already....the possibilities are endless.
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President Trump is rushing the cockpit. It won't end well.
Posts Tagged: National Security
When Congress meets for its lame-duck session after the elections, it should resist pressure to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Should we rethink the way voters weigh in directly on matters of national security and international relations?
In the 1980s, Donald Trump thought his "art of the deal" could be applied to arms control negotiations.
A U.S. return to bilateral hostilities with Russia is a costly diversion from both nations' security needs in a multilateral world.
Not only Russia, but the United States could take a few cues from Mikhail Gorbachev's approach to national security.
To economic development expert Jeffrey Sachs, Hillary Clinton is a neocon.
A post-Paris "Clash of Civilizations"? It's the Islamic State's Dream, and Marco Rubio agrees.
The Islamic State remains a puzzle to U.S. policymakers and analysts.
The only true way to win a nuclear war is not to fight it.


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Red Star Seattle Town Car
Over the years, Red Star Seattle Town Car grew exponentially from a local company, to city-wide ground transportation service, covering Seattle, WA. We understand that reaching your destination is a primary goal and we will make that our most important priority.
Each of our professional, courteous and licensed chauffeurs is experienced and knows all necessary junctions to avoid during rush hours, safely, but still on time. From the moment we pick you up at your desired location, we will provide the safest limo transportation you have experienced so far.
If you have an upcoming event like a wedding, prom, business convention, meeting, or maybe an airport transfer, we will make sure that you arrive in style. Contact us immediately and we will discuss all possible booking options.
Why choose Red Star Seattle?
At Red Star Seattle Towncar you will have dedicated staff at your disposal that cares about you and your needs. Our professional and courteous chauffeurs will be driving clean and well-maintained vehicles, whether you are travelling with a group, children, or business partners. We customize our services to meet all your transportation needs.
Here at Red Star Seattle Town Car we have a long history of serving a diverse range of clients across both business and private sectors. We have designed an array of services to meet your particular needs regardless of your event. For all your key business meetings, romantic dinners, family gatherings or special life milestone celebrations we are here to assist you with your transportation needs. We are committed to bringing you the best transportation experience in Seattle and look forward to sharing our wonderful service with you.
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Red Star Seattle Towncar offers rides to and from SeaTac airport. Instead of starting your business trip, convention or a vacation in a stressful manner, contact us and our reliable chauffeurs behind the wheel will take care of transferring you to the airport on time.
If you are going to a concert or any special event, worrying about traffic and parking spots can ruin your evening. We will pick you up from home and drop you off at the entrance of the event. We can even wait for you at the pickup point afterwards.
There are many things to think about when organizing a wedding, anniversary or birthday party. Red Star Seattle Towncar is here to help you find a budget-friendly solution, while keeping that special feeling that you will remember for the rest of your life.
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Our service is delivered by a team of hard working individuals who are client focused. The professional and friendly staff of Red Star Seattle Town Car service is available to assist you 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We employ some of the finest, fully licensed drivers who you'll find go out of their way to ensure you receive a comfortable ride. Next time you pre-arrange an airport transfer, let Red Star Seattle Town Car service treat you to our red carpet level of service. Our chauffeur will meet and greet you, assisting you with your luggage and helping you settle into the vehicle. Enjoy the smoothest Sea Tac transfer next time you touch down.
We are enthusiastic about providing our clients with a first class service unmatched in value. Choose from a range of some of the finest vehicles on the market, including comfortable SUVs, Luxury Sedans and Stretch Limos. Our vehicles are equipped with some of the highest in quality amenities and offer plenty of room to stretch your feet after a long day or if you are heading out for a long night. We enjoy offering you a value added service and our proud of our customer satisfaction rates.


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Our waxed canvas fabric baskets are very popular!
They have been retired by the maker, this is our final stock.
They can be used for a variety of things like displaying (dry) fruits, hiding not-so-pretty planters (use a saucer!), as a gift basket, storage for remotes & game controllers, use in the bathroom and more!Details+ Caribbean blue waxed canvas base+ 100% linen top with fabric designed by us!+ White canvas lining+ Genuine leather handles cut in studio+ Rivets+ Approximately 6.5" width x 6.5" length x 6" heightCare instructions: we recommend that you store ONLY dry items in this basket (no wet fruits, plants without saucers, etc) as the basket cannot be washed. Washing would ruin the waxed canvas finish and leather. For small stains, we recommend a wet rag and light scrubbing. Air dry.


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Mass High Tech writes: One of the attractions of online games and virtual worlds is the ability to create a character that looks nothing like the player sitting at the keyboard. But as voice communications becomes a greater part of such worlds, it poses a problem: Would anyone believe a 600-pound, computer-generated minotaur that sounds like a 14-year-old going through puberty?
Framingham voice application developer Vivox Inc. has built a solution, and last week landed its biggest customer yet in Sony Online Entertainment LLC, the California-based maker of EverQuest and other online games. The deal puts Vivox at the center of Sony Online's audio overhaul and has the company looking toward new industries, such as virtual worlds for enterprises.
"This is a very significant deal for us," said Monty Sharma, co-founder and vice president of product management for Vivox. "Right off the bat, they are going to include it in all of their games."
Another gold nugget in the bag for Sony, and another shiet stained rock for the BABOONS.....AAHAHHAHAHAH
That's actually pretty cool. I hope we'll see this in the agency.
are these the same people that make everyone on warhawk sound like their farting?


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Posted Wednesday, 1-Aug-2018
The winners of the Spiel des Jahres, Pandemic 10th Anniversary, and a new game in the Azul line! Plus: What's hot on Kickstarter?
Azul and Die Quacksalber von Quedlinburg!
The Spiel des Jahres awards ceremony took place earlier this week and gave its two biggest honors to Azul and (currently only in German) title Die Quacksalber von Quedlinburg.
Azul is a tile drafting and placement game about decorating a palace. The Charlatans of Quedlinburg is about fake apothecaries trying to make and sell potions without exploding their cauldrons, and both (as well as the 3rd major winner, Dragon's Breath) are available in our store! Grab them before they get sold out due to the incredible hype winning an SdJ confers!
Metal box!
Plastic minis!
New art!
An incredible new edition of the co-op classic about saving the world. Available for pre-order right now.
Featuring more replayability and the same gorgeous aesthetic, the next game in the Azul line (I guess there's now a line?) looks absolutely stunning.
You all LOVED Azul – it crushed our search charts months – and now there's a whole new game for you! It's available for pre-order right now.
Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds is a tiny, spooky card game about ghoulish gourds and haunted horrors. I've tried this game – it's really good! A positional puzzler of a card game that plays in ten minutes.
Incoming Transmission is a game about a lone cadet trapped on a space station, and mission control which is trying desperately to save them. Play co-operative to avoid the alien horrors and fix the various hazards on board before the cadet is… welll…
Gen Con is coming up! Have you checked out our picks for what to look out for? There's so many exciting titles!
Published by BoardGamePrices.com
A new look at Diablo-inspired Sanctum; Root gets a Digital announcement, and what's hot on Kickstarter this week in the Board Game News Brief.
A new civ game from the designer of Scythe, the next Red Raven storytelling game, and Adventure Tactics brings new things to dungeoneering in this weeks' News Brief


text: Karen Zambos Vintage Couture recently hosted a private sample sale with ModaMD and it was fantastic! KZ does a boho-chic look which many doctors proclaimed they couldn't wear -- but in fact her pieces are great in a professional setting as well. I am wearing all samples (I know, lucky me) but want you to be inspired by this black pencil skirt, with a hint of metallic, and white cotton top (by Karen's higher-end brand, RAE). I added an olive belt, by Elegantly Waisted, and played up the colors and the satin sheen with a pair of floral satin Manolo Blahnik sling backs (not new, but still great!). Love a backless shirt like this one but not feeling that bold yet? Add a camisole underneath! It is an easy (and slimming!) way to keep the look and stay within your comfort zone. Its what I do if I want to wear these tops to work.


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Centrally located in the town of McLaren Vale, 35km south of Adelaide and the city airport. Bellevue is a stylish, modern boutique B&B. Enjoy gourmet 3 course "full Taste" cooked or "Light Taste" continental breakfasts, served daily. Stroll to award winning restaurants featuring regional produce. Visit any of the 65+ cellar doors, all within a 20 minute drive of Bellevue. Enjoy the breathtaking vistas of rolling hills covered with vines, magnificent coastal views and fantastic swimming beaches, or enjoy a wine or two in our courtyard.
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Credit card transactions through TXA's payment system protects your financial information with industry-leading security and fraud prevention systems. When you use these booking pages your financial information is not saved, stored, or shared.


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vintage train cases/
A couple years ago, my mom gave away a small collection of vintage luggage. She offered them to me first, of course. I don't know what I was thinking, but I said no. Whenever I think of them, I feel a pang of guilt. Why, oh WHY did I reject those sweet suitcases? I have been thinking of them a lot lately because I've been organizing the house (There's been much more organizing than sewing going on around here. It had to happen.) and those cases would have been perfect to hold some of my sewing supplies.
Apparently the thrifting goddess felt bad for me, though, because yesterday I walked into the thrift shop and... well hello vintage train cases in pink and green! You'll be coming home with me today!
A new spot to keep embroidery thread.
And a new treasure chest for Fiona to explore!


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NARCO ANALYSIS: Libya Palermo Summit Hotwash
By Jalel Harchaoui
Libya-related summits are traditionally encounters between foreign leaders with a shallow, simplistic perception of the North African country and Libyan elites adept at taking advantage of that superficiality and have it serve their own parochial interests. The Palermo conference on 12-13 November 2018 was no exception. Yet, a few additional twists made the event even harder to decipher than usual.
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Reich Insurance Brokers, based in Manchester, is one of the UK's premier Independent Insurance Brokers.
Provider also offering new financial incentives for healthy members
PruProtect is making a number of major improvements to its serious illness cover, as well as introducing new financial incentives for customers who engage with its healthy living programme.
Providers highlight importance of specialist children's cover
Claims for children's critical illness cover are among the top five most common, according to Sam Barrett in this month's protection spotlight.
Manchester United Premiership footballer Darren Fletcher has just been diagnosed at the age of 27 with Ulcerative Colitis which has led to him taking an extended break from his footballing career. This demonstrates that no matter how fit you are or how young you are illness can strike at anytime to anyone.
Despite worryingly high unemployment rates - the UK unemployment rate stands at 8.3%1 - the potential impact of illness of injury is greater.
Income Protection can protect your clients against the financial impact of long-term illness or injury; here are three reasons why it's as important as redundancy cover.
Failing to update levels of life cover at various stages of life means millions of Britons risk leaving dependents in financial difficulty.
More than five million people are estimated to be playing a dangerous game with their loved ones' futures.
UK unemployment rose by 129,000 in the three months to September to 2.62 million, as youth unemployment rose above a million.
Hugh Pym Chief economics correspondent, BBC News
I thought I was covered under 'social, domestic and pleasure'
When renewing my car insurance, I noticed that using the car for commuting was excluded from "social, domestic and pleasure". I questioned this, and was charged just £1 a year more to include commuting. PH, Norwich
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) said standard home insurance policies should cover fire, looting or damage caused, and that many policies would also cover accommodation costs for those unable to stay in their homes.
Most commercial insurance policies would cover businesses for damage to their premises, it said, including interruption to their business.
Unemployment will rise throughout next year as businesses fail to offset tens of thousands of job losses across the public sector, analysts have warned. Economists fear that there will also be job cuts at companies that supply the state, while the Vat and other tax rises in the New year will make companies increasingly reluctant to hire.
Travel insurance premiums are set to rise by up to 40% next year as insurers pass on higher claim costs to customers. One of Britain's largest insurers said it would impose "double digit" increases just as people plan their Christmas breaks and next year's summer holiday.
Public sector job cuts set to raise unemployment total
Significant public sector job cuts are set to reverse the downturn in unemployment in the weeks ahead according to a survey.
The FCA is the independent regulator of financial services in the United Kingdom. Carrington & Company is entered on the Financial Services Register (www.fca.org.uk/register) under reference 310737. Steve Allen Insurance is a trading name of Carrington and Company which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority * These products (or services) are regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority, but advice will be given by a third party
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Marquette, Mich. will be quiet as all Northern Michigan University athletic teams will be hitting the road this weekend. The NMU volleyball team will travel to Cedarville, Lake Erie and Ashland. Wildcat football hits the road and returns to Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference action at Hillsdale. NMU soccer will open GLIAC play at Michigan Tech and the NMU golf team will open their fall schedule at the GLIAC Fall Invitational.
Sept. 18 Volleyball at Cedarville 6 p.m. Cedarville, Ohio
Sept. 19 Volleyball at Lake Erie 7 p.m. Painesville, Ohio
Sept. 20 Football at Hillsdale 1 p.m. Hillsdale, Mich.
Sept. 20 Volleyball at Ashland 2 p.m. Ashland, Ohio
Sept. 21 Soccer at Michigan Tech 12 p.m. Houghton, Mich.
Sept. 20-21 Golf at Hawkshead Golf Club South Haven, Mich.
Kyle Wittenbach begins his first full season as head coach of the NMU golf team. The squad will open up their fall season at Hawkshead Golf Course in South Haven, Mich. The Wildcats will have three more meets this fall before they open up their championship season in the spring.
The Wildcats return three golfers from a season ago in sophomores Dustin Dishaw and Hunter Mires and senior Ayrton Mantha. NMU will look to build off the leadership of Mantha who was at the top of the pack for most of the year last season.
Wittenbach was able to bring in four new golfers for NMU this season; freshman Austin Elsner, Emil Lundgren and juniors Ben Johnson and Alex Palmer.
NMU looks to build on last year and jump up a couple spots in the GLIAC after finishing in 8th last season with a +63. Mantha finished the tournament tied for 9th at +11 for Northern Michigan.
The Wildcats opened up GLIAC play in fine fashion with a sweep of Northwood and Lake Superior State. NMU defeated the Timberwolves in a five set thrilling come back that saw the 'Cats open the match down 2-0. The Wildcats were able to sweep the Lakers in straight sets.
Junior outside hitter Lisa Studnicka led the charge on the offensive side with 25 kills over the weekend, while hitting .242. Freshman middle hitter Kayla Chosa had a good opening weekend with 17 kills over the two wins and hitting a team high .361. Fellow freshman setter Meghan Seymour stepped up as well as she had 50 assists on the weekend with a team high five service aces.
On the defensive side, junior libero Alex Berger played well once again with 44 digs for an average of 5.5 digs per set on the weekend. Chosa was excellent at the net all weekend for the 'Cats as she led the team with 10 total blocks.
The Wildcats will have a busy weekend as they will play three matches in the span of the three days in Ohio. NMU opens up with a non-conference tune-up against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Cedarville currently sits at 4-5 on the season and is 1-1 against GLIAC opponents with a five set loss to Hillsdale and a 3-1 victory over Ohio Dominican. This will be the first meeting between Cedarville and Northern Michigan.
NMU will get back to GLIAC play Sept. 19 with a match-up against Lake Erie set for 7 p.m. The Storm will come into the game 2-5 overall and 0-2 in the GLIAC. Last weekend Lake Erie was swept in straight sets by Hillsdale and Findlay. The Wildcats have had great success against the Storm in the past, going 4-0 in the all-time series and has never dropped a set to Lake Erie going 12-0 in the four match-ups.
The Wildcats finish the weekend with Ashland Sept. 20 with first serve at 2 p.m. Ashland was picked to finish 1st in the South Division in the preseason GLIAC Coaches Poll but fell in the opening weekend to Findlay and Hillsdale dropping the Eagles to 0-6 on the season. NMU holds the all-time series lead with Ashland with a record of 17-9. Last season, NMU went 0-2 against the Eagles including a 3-1 loss in the GLIAC Tournament Semifinals.
NMU was able to notch their first victory of the season last weekend when they defeated Minnesota-Duluth 2-1. The Wildcats then finished last weekend with a 1-1 tie against Minnesota-Crookston. Sophomore forward Paula Hafner, junior defenseman Hailey Beyrand and senior defenseman Kim Rietveld all had goals for Northern Michigan over the weekend.
After playing four non-conference games NMU will now open up GLIAC play when they travel to Houghton, Mich. to take on rival Michigan Tech Sunday, Sept. 21 with kick-off scheduled for noon. This game will be the beginning of the longest stretch of road games for NMU as they play the next three games away from Marquette, Mich.
The all-time series between the Huskies and 'Cats is tight, but NMU holds a slight advantage with a 4-3-1 record. Last season NMU dropped a 5-0 decision to the Huskies at home but tied 1-1 at Michigan Tech.
The Wildcats were able to bounce back after a season opening loss and rolled past the Quincy Hawks 31-14. NMU found themselves down 7-0 early but rattled off 31 consecutive points, including 14 in the 2nd quarter and 10 in the third quarter.
NMU produced 377 yards on the game and were led by junior running back Wyatt Jurasin who rushed for 135 yards and two scores. Senior wide receiver Kelvin Smarwt had another good game with six receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Shaye Brown had a productive game behind center completing 16 of 23 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown pass.
The Wildcat defense was solid as they held the Hawks to only 71 yards on the ground. Junior linebacker Levi Perry led the way with his 12 tackles, 10 of which were solo hits. Senior defensive lineman Jordan Adediran scooped in a fumble which was forced by senior defensive lineman Trever Kruzel for the lone turnover forced by the defense in the game.
Northern Michigan will get back into GLIAC action when they take on Hillsdale Sept. 20 with kick-off at 1 p.m. The Chargers are also coming off of their first win of the season when they defeated Lake Erie 48-41. Hillsdale opened their season with a 46-38 loss at Findlay. This will also mark the home opener for Hillsdale.
In last year's meeting, Hillsdale jumped out to a quick 17-3 lead by halftime as the Chargers scored the first 17 points of the game. NMU was able to put up a come-back as they were only down by a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but a late field goal for Hillsdale gave the Chargers the 27-17 victory.
Hillsdale and NMU is a match-up that dates back to 1958 with the Chargers holding the all-time series lead at 14-24-1. Hillsdale has won six of the past seven games against the Wildcats.


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City Hall made a big show of denying Wednesday's Post story on the shouting match between Commissioner Bill Bratton and First Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris over Bratton's desire for 1,000 new cops.
It even forced Bratton to issue a denial.
The commish said reporter Larry Celona had "better check his sources." He did — they're solid. The Post stands by its story 100 percent.
And what neither Bratton nor City Hall can deny is that he wants those added cops. The City Council wants to hire them, too.
But Mayor Bill de Blasio has resisted, even though the NYPD is more than 15 percent smaller than it was on 9/11.
It wouldn't be cheap: Maybe $90 million a year for pay and benefits for the first five years, before the new officers get the seniority to drive up costs more.
But here's a start on paying the bill: Zero out the NYPD inspector general, which the council pushed through in 2013 over then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg's veto.
In its own report Tuesday, the IG's office — with 23 staffers costing taxpayers $3.1 million a year — admitted that last year it opened investigations into just seven of the 150 complaints it received.
The rest were either dismissed outright or sent to other agencies already monitoring the NYPD, like the Internal Affairs Bureau and the newly energized Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Not that these are the only agencies putting the city's cops under a microscope. There's the federal court-ordered monitor, the five district attorneys and a whole host of eager-to-sue tort lawyers.
Yet IG Philip Eure still plans to nearly double his staff to 43.
That's $5 million-plus a year that would be better spent on the new officers Mayor de Blasio's hand-picked police commissioner says he wants — and, we fear, probably thinks he needs.
Back when the council imposed the IG, we warned that this investigative pile-on was worse than needless. And clearly there aren't enough legitimate complaints to go around.
So why doesn't the council use the IG money for something more beneficial — like at least some of the cops Bratton wants?


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The simplest and perhaps most difficult question that plagues advocates of people experiencing homeless with animals is "How big is the population?" An estimate given by Pets of the Homeless, a national organization dedicated to feeding and providing veterinary care to companion animals of the homeless, is 5-10%, and up to 24% in certain areas of the country (Pets of the Homeless, n.d.). Our direct experience and observation generally puts My Dog is My Home in agreement with this estimate. However, we also caution and admit that there is little quantitative research which can support our claim. A rigorous method for counting this population is sorely needed in our field. Accurately gaging how many people experiencing homelessness are caring for animals creates a basis for proving and quantifying need - in other words, understanding the scope of the problem helps us inquire where, how much, and why our resources should be allocated to serving this population.
The recent uptick in interest in counting people who are homeless with animals has manifested in certain communities' Point-In-Time (PIT) Counts. PIT Counts are required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and are designed to enumerate homeless individuals. In 2016, Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP), the Continuum of Care (CoC) to cover Indianapolis, IN, was the first known CoC to ask a question about pet ownership to all unsheltered individuals surveyed during their annual count. Since then, both the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Toledo-Lucas County Homelessness Board (TLCHB) have also included a question about animal caretaking in their surveys.
In 2016, CHIP counted ten homeless households with a total of twenty-two companion animals between them, which accounted for 7.7% of the unsheltered homeless households surveyed within the vicinity of Indianapolis (Indiana University Public Policy Institute, 2016). In this year's count results, CHIP reported an increase to nineteen homeless households who are caring for a total of twenty-eight animals, constituting 15% of the homeless households surveyed (personal communication, June 7, 2017).
TLCHB reported lower numbers of homeless animal guardians, counting only one unsheltered household caring for an animal in the Toledo-Lucas County area (personal communication, February 14, 2017). However, this is a deceptively low result from the count. There were ten households with animals who attended a service fair for companion animals of the homeless, although none of the households fit the PIT Count outreach/engagement criteria - the households were neither street homeless nor utilizing a shelter program.
The numbers for Los Angeles' 2017 count have yet to be released.
The buy-in already attained from these three large CoCs is a victory for advocates of people experiencing homelessness with animals. The PIT Count, however, only provides us with a starting point on which to continue our assessment of need; it is a convenient way to take a snapshot of homelessness and animal companionship, but that is wherein the limitation resides. It is simply a snapshot which relies on how many individuals are engaged by volunteers on a single date at the coldest time of the year.
PIT Count estimates are often criticized for being an under-representation of homelessness, as the count of unsheltered individuals are designed to capture those who are street-dwelling. This can exclude those who are hiding in hard-to-survey places such as ATM vestibules, 24 hour restaurants, abandoned buildings, or underground tunnels. But there are few other reliable methods for estimating population size. Difficulty with counting can be attributed to unclear definitions of homelessness, transience, and the cyclical nature of homelessness (Institute of Medicine, 1988).
However, after decades of developing and redeveloping strategies, researchers have come to a consensus that "service-based methods" produce the most accurate enumeration of homeless individuals. Service-based methods refer to survey techniques that sample from or count people who are homeless in a variety of service system locations, such as shelters, soup kitchens, and day programs (Peressini, McDonald, & Hulchanski, 2009).
In one study, researchers employed a service-based method to specifically study the population of people experiencing homelessness who were caring for animals in Knoxville, TN (Cronley, Strand, Patterson, & Gwaltney, 2009). They achieved this through their use of Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), an electronic database meant to facilitate the collection of accurate and streamlined data and the coordination of services among homeless service providers. Since the enactment of the HEARTH Act in 2009, all communities are now required operate and consistently participate in an HMIS (US Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD], 2009). While using HMIS to quantify homelessness and animal companionship may provide a more accurate number, it may still provide an under-representation of homeless animal guardians due to its inability to capture information on individuals who do not engage with service providers.
For example, researchers in Toledo, OH who interviewed human attendees of a service fair for companion animals of the homeless found that some participants had foreclosed on the idea of accessing services due to an anticipation that their pets would not be welcomed (Tscherne, Kim, & Hoy, 2017). Thus, the interview participants and the uncounted number of human-animal families like them are invisible to HMIS and to the homeless service system in general.
The study from Knoxville which used HMIS reported that 5.5% of the sampled individuals were caring for an animal. The study also found certain common qualities among people experiencing homelessness who were caring for an animal, characterizing this population in Knoxville as more likely to be female, Euro-American, married, experiencing homelessness for the first time, and possibly being homeless due to domestic violence. Chronically homeless individuals were the second most likely type of person to be caring for an animal. The study suggests that in light of this information, organizations serving the homeless should have intake questions which inquire about animal companionship if clients present any of the identified characteristics which make them more likely to be an animal guardian (Cronley et al., 2009).
The same study explores the significance of the population size. While 5.5% may seem like a small percentage, it does indicate that clinicians and other social service workers in the field of homelessness will encounter clients with animals at some point in their practice (Cronley et al., 2009). What's more, therapists, substance use counselors, and others who specialize in certain areas who are working with homeless clients with companion animals may find their work on hold for longer, as their clients face additional barriers to eating, protecting themselves from the elements, and having a safe place to sleep.
Year round, we advocate for better quantification of homelessness and animal companionship through HMIS - the most accurate way we know how to collect numbers on this population. But especially in the winter, we ask providers and the public to push for an accessible way to count people experiencing homelessness with animals - the PIT Count. The PIT Count is an existing tool than needs only one question to be added in order to begin collecting the data needed to better understand this issue. And the process of collecting such crucial data can come in the simple shape of a single check-box.