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To live in peace is to live free from fear of violence, conflict, hostility, tension and aggression. When we live in peace, we live in unity and wholeness. We are rooted in interconnection. There is reverence for all of life, because we understand that we are one with the essential fabric of the universe.
In peacefulness, there is no againstness. Againstness arises as an expression of our ego, which only knows to separate and divide. Feeling separate from love is the source of tension, conflict and violence. In essence, we don't need to learn to "keep" peace. We need to learn to let go of the illusions that engage our egos and trigger againstness.
A sincere spiritual aspirant is devoted to realizing this essential unity. He or she knows that the ego feels either greater than or less than something or someone in order to feed an attachment to separateness. The here and now is an opportunity to disarm that tendency. With this understanding, all of life becomes an alchemical crucible through which compassionate non-attachment turns our base metals of ignorance into the gold of eternal oneness.
As we open to this moment, we learn to see it as it is. When we become fixated on reality appearing one way, "we are right" and "they are wrong", we are attached to a passing perception. The ego is hungry. Just as our minds tend to be busy, our ego is constantly seeking a way to sustain itself and prove its value. Through non-resistance to what is, we go beyond the wanting ego and find true presence.
Some may confuse peacefulness with passiveness, feeling that a peaceful life means being a pushover. Others may think that living in peace means feeling more personally empowered by having a stronger sense of self and more self-esteem. But neither sees peace in its true beauty.
Living in peace is not about passiveness. To commit to peace is to move beyond any againstness, because divisiveness, such as the idea that I have power over you, perpetuates conflict in the world. This is not just about letting go of thinking ourselves more powerful than another, such as one would see in bullying. It means learning to see the police officer who gives us a speeding ticket not as an imposition but as a blessing. He or she is helping us slow down, potentially avoiding an accident. It means not perceiving the barista at Starbucks who is taking what feels like 'forever' as a nuisance, but as our teacher in trust and patience. It means that everything that happens is grace in some form. Everything in our life supports us in some way and encourages our growth and evolution, even if we don't like it. All provides an opportunity for our consciousness to expand so that we may learn to live rooted in peace, and act from compassion.
Living in peace is not about personal power and self-esteem. For the sincere spiritual seeker, one who is inspired by the dissolution of the sense of "me" and the return to oneness, there is no "self" to empower. My teacher Amma says that when we are aware of our oneness, just as our right hand immediately extends to our left should we feel pain there, so too we extend our love to the world when we see suffering. We are one.
May we awaken to this inherent unity and embody peace in every moment.
Known as the Positive Possibilities Lady, Parvati inspires magnificence through music, yoga, words and activism. An award-winning musician, Parvati brings joy and hope to top 40 radio with her celestial pop songs "I Am Light", "Yoga in the Nightclub", and "Shanti Om". Founder of "YEM: Yoga as Energy Medicine" and author of "Confessions of a Former Yoga Junkie: A Revolutionary Life Makeover for the Sincere Spiritual Seeker", Parvati has been featured on radio and television talk shows and news and wellness magazines globally. She is the founder of Parvati.org, a not-for profit dedicated to realizing MAPS: The Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary to help stop global warming. More about MAPS, free YEM videos, self-help articles, her music and more at parvati.tv and parvati.org.


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Code Galaxy asked for advice and support in developing systems to assist with their marketing projects. They wanted to make the IT processes simpler and more efficient within their business, to operate at their full potential.
Code Galaxy offer email marketing as one of their services. To enable them to provide this service, they needed a server to host their email systems. For the email system to perform effectively, it was vital for the sever to be powerful enough to run multiple systems. Code Galaxy were also concerned that their business emails would end up in junk boxes and wanted help to maximise their marketing potential. In addition to this, Code Galaxy wanted a shared drive to easily access documents across the company in a secure method.
We ordered Code Galaxy a server and installed it in our rack at the data centre. We also changed their emails to Microsoft exchange. To offer them more benefits from their email system, we provided with them access to calendars to multiple devices, that are all synced. We also set up a shared drive for Code Galaxy, where they can save any files and documents to this. There are different levels of access depending on role within the business.
We have made the email marketing system strong and effective for Code Galaxy, it helps them to maintain a much-needed service to their clients. In addition, the process within Code Galaxy is lean. Team members can communicate effectively, they can access relevant files and identify any meetings or conferences that the team will be attending – which allows them as a team to plan more efficiently. Overall, Code Galaxy benefit from being assured that their IT systems are maintained and monitored, and it saves them time so they can focus on what they do best.
"We have known Will and Anthony at AGT for over 10 years and I could not recommend them highly enough. We have a lot of in-house experience and knowledge when it comes to IT support, yet we know that putting our IT in the safe hands of AGT, saves us time, stress and money. The team are genuinely nice guys, who will go out of their way to make sure your issues or queries are dealt with quickly and accurately. We will continue to use AGT for all things IT."
Nicky Speakman
Code Galaxy - Director
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text: I'm seriously the luckiest person for neighbors, because this wonderful girl is also my neighbor! Kayden is a sweet, caring, fun girl with a heart for Christ and for kids. She helps with the children's church at our church and I know I'm glad to have her influence on my oldest daughter. Not often do you get to know people that are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. I'm so glad to have gotten to know her and her family at least a little! I'm so thrilled to be working with Kayden this year!


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God sometimes speaks in mysterious ways!
My wife and I were in slow-moving traffic the other day and the car in front of us had an Obama bumper sticker on it. It read:
My wife's Bible was lying on the dashboard. She got it, opened it up to the scripture & read it. She started laughing & laughing. Then she read it to me. I couldn't believe what it said. I had a good laugh, too.
Psalm 109:8
"Let his days be few; and let another take his office. "
Have A Blessed Day!
"Change does not always equal progress."
Perfect...Thanks for sharing that one !
when I seen the title was obama I was not even going to read it................but that was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes i will pray for that!!!!!
wise men talk because they have something to say and fools because they have to say something....plato
That's some funny stuff. Hey for those interested in politics check out www.publicexaminer.com
Life's a garden, dig it! - Joe Dirt
I may reaffirm my catholic up-bringing for that prayer !!!!!!!


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A Teesside man was seriously ill in hospital today after his car was rammed by a lorry on the A66.
The Hartlepool man had stopped his Toyota Celica on the trans-Pennine route near Bowes, County Durham, when it was struck from behind by a Scania articulated wagon.
The 44-year-old suffered serious head and internal injuries and was flown by police helicopter to James Cook University Hospital, where his condition was "life-threatening" today, Durham Police said.
The accident happened at about 9pm and the road was closed for two hours.
The driver of the lorry, a 28-year-old man from Tayside, was uninjured.
* If you saw the accident call Durham Police on 0845 6060 365.


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Wow Your Family With This Pretty Easter Bark Candy + Free Spring Recipe Card
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As I said in my Easter|Spring Coloring Pages post, Easter is one of my favorite holidays. Unlike the foods of Thanksgiving or Christmas, Easter treats scream "spring" with their pretty pastel colors. Similar to the tulips and daffodils of Spring, Easter candies are bright, colorful, and varied.
As we say goodbye to winter whites and browns, it's time to celebrate with this colorful Easter Bark Candy. Not only is it easy to make but it's oh so tasty and just plain pretty. With a few minutes of effort, your family will think you spent hours making this fanciful treat.
If you plan on making this treat, I highly recommend that you use quality chocolate and candies. It just doesn't taste the same when you use cheap chocolate or candies so try to buy a quality brand.
Ingredients You'll Need
10 oz white chocolate (I used Ghirardelli melting wafers)
4 oz white chocolate baking bar
1 cup of jelly beans
1/2 cup of Cadbury mini chocolate eggs
Nonpareils|Sprinkles in your colors of choice (I used purple, green, and hot pink)
Line a cookie sheet or 8 x 8 brownie pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Note: If you like your candy bark a little thicker like I do, use the brownie pan. If you like a thin bark, use the cookie sheet.
Pour the 10 oz white chocolate wafers into a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 15 seconds and then stir with a spoon. Repeat this process until all of the wafers are melted.
As soon as the chocolate is melted, pour into your pan–spreading the chocolate equally.
Add jelly beans and mini chocolate eggs to the white chocolate.
Break up the 4 oz baking bar into a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 15 seconds and then stir with a spoon. Repeat this process until the chocolate is melted.
Pour over the first layer of white chocolate|jelly beans|mini chocolate eggs.
Sprinkle the nonpareils on top before the chocolate sets.
Refrigerate for 3-4 hours (or until solid and firm).
Remove the candy from the cookie sheet/brownie pan by lifting the sides of the parchment paper.
Use a sharp knife and cut the candy into pieces.
Congratulations! You now have Easter Bark Candy!
***Keep reading because you can download a copy of this recipe below.
That was easy, wasn't it? Easy recipes are the only kind of recipe I like. Ain't nobody got time for 2-hours-of-prep-time-recipes. Just sayin'!
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Every negative has a positive and the recent bad publicity over endowment mortgages may well be good news for the traded endowment policy market.
Every newspaper and consumer watchdog programme has been investigating the potential shortfalls on endowment mortgages and, with 40 per cent of endowment mortgage holders being sent red warning letters by life offices, there is a rising sense of panic among policyholders about being left in debt.
Policyholders are being given choices on the action they should take, from transferring to a repayment mortgage, taking out a top-up policy or simply not doing anything. However, for those who want to get rid of their policy, the message about selling an endowment mortgage on the open market rather than surrendering it back to the life office is starting to filter through.
Anything that increases consumer awareness of the Tep market has to be positive for the industry.
The Association of Policy Market Makers estimates the size of the market will be £550m by the end of the year – an increase of £100m on last year. Yet, with the entire market being worth a potential £1bn, market-makers are missing out on nearly half of all policies and consumers surrendering their policies to life offices are losing an average £1,250.
So, why are so many policyholders still losing out? Market-makers say many consumers do not go to IFAs for advice about cashing in their policies. When a policy was not taken out through an IFA, the policyholder is unlikely to have an existing relationship where they will go for finan-cial advice.
Aside from the recent endowment fears, consumers most often relinquish their policies because of a financial crisis.
A client's relationship with an IFA is formed through the investment and planning of their money. As a result, many clients feel embarrassed about talking to an IFA about needing money and they take the direct approach.
Every policy will include the life office's name and contact details and so it is the obvious step for policyholders. But is thisthe best move?
Many life offices will tell consumers about the option of selling their policy on the open market but there are still many that do not. These providers say they are not in the business of giving advice but is this about giving advice or it is about passing on information that will allow policyholders to get the best out of their investments? This inconsistency is causing nearly 50 per cent of policyholders to miss out.
Treasury select committee member and Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central Jim Cousins and the APMM have been campaigning to bring about the regulation of Teps.
IFAs are presently required to tell any clients considering surrendering their policy about the option of selling it but a loophole in the 1986 Financial Services Act prevents the regulator from requiring life offices to inform consumers about the open-market option.
APMM executive director Tim Villiers says the necessary changes to the Financial Services and Markets Bill giving the FSA these powers look set to come into force next summer. But in the meantime, he says there is nothing to stop the FSA informing life offices so they can get on with making the necessary changes. He says: "People should be given the information that amarket exists and that life offices are ina position to help them maximise that investment. We look forward to the FSA getting the power to say life offices have to look after policyholders."
Unfortunately, it looks as though any change could be another year down the line as the FSA is only at the research stage.
Spokeswoman Louise Buckley says in the past the regulator has not been looking at the processes after the point of sale but will be focusing on this in the future.
Teps are just one issue and Buckley says it is unlikely the regulator will make all the changes in summer 2001. There is likely to be a transitional cross-over period. She says: "We do not want to overload the industry. We will conduct our research and then we will gradually filter it in."
Regardless of regulatory obligations, by allowing customers to surrender policies, market-makers say life offices are missing the opportunity for ongoing business on the life of the policy.
While negative publicity is bolstering the supply side of the market, investors are certainly not being put off. The industry says there has always been a supply shortfall and this increased volume is needed to keep up with demand. Teps can be seen as a totally different form of investment without the requirement to pay off a mortgage. It becomes a product that gives good returns, it is relatively safe and investors like the security of a guaranteed payout.
However, there is now greater demand on market-makers to supply policies for funds. Fund managers are attracted by the good level of returns along with the smoothing features provided by bonuses. They present a good opportunity for diversification as the investments can be spread across different life offices.
Awareness of Teps is increasing, there is a growing supply of policies and market-makers say they still cannot keep up with demand. Yet, recent research suggests endowment mortgages are becoming increasingly unpopular. Research conducted by Surrenda-link reveals almost 80 per cent of borrowers would choose any other type of mortgage over an endowment. Where does this leave the future of the Tep market?
Beale Dobie director David Beale says there is a thriving market in prospect over the next five years but, with fewer people taking out policies, business will be affected further into the future. He says: "This will ultimately have an impact on the market but it is not an immediate concern. Lots of products come and go, Peps being one, and policies will still be around for many years."
Tep into the future
Every negative has a positive and the recent bad publicity over endowment mortgages may well be good news for the traded endowment policy market.


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Eyedress - 'Supernatural' EP
'Supernatural' is a slice of skittering bedroom-pop that veers from remorse to defiance
"I know I'm wrong and I'm sorry if I made you cry" sighs 23-year-old Manila-based producer Idris Vicuña on 'Nature Trips', the ghostlike opener to his debut release. It's a slice of skittering bedroom-pop that veers from remorse to defiance ("I've been doing drugs cos I don't give a fuck"). But it's not until the grand 'Tokyo Ghost' that Vicuna eventually unveils how much pain he's in. "Please don't break my heart," he begs with an air of resignation. "Please don't break my soul". 'Biolumine', meanwhile, is twinkling and otherworldly, and the instrumental 'No Competition' takes garage beats and slathers them with repetitive synths. It's a heightened and ominous end to a sublime EP.
Rhian Daly
Record label: Abeano
Release date: 02 Dec, 2013


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Oh sweet Sawyer... I could of snuggled you all the live long day!
This sweet lil' man decided to make his way into the world 3 weeks early! But at 7lbs, I'd say he gave his mama a gift at arriving early!!
Sawyer rocked his newborn session and BARELY made a peep! Although he did make a "pee" on his Daddy's arm. ;)
Here's a quick little preview from his session today! Stay tuned for his full sneak peek!
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Resistance Exercise Training Improves Vascular Function after Acute Exertion in Obese Women
Sedentary lifestyle is a significant health problem in the United States and a leading cause of preventable death. Low levels of physical activity promote obesity and contribute to other chronic diseases, such as hypertension, ...
The Role of Obesity on Neurovascular Responses to Exercise
The prevalence of obesity increases drastically in the U.S., with more than a third of the adults being obese. Obesity is an important cardiovascular risk factor that may be associated with increased vasoconstriction and ...
Aerobic Exercise and Redox Modulation in the Adipose Microvasculature
Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Obesity is an epidemic that increases the risk of CVD. Regular exercise lowers the risk of CVD, and is important for weight management. ...


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Grand Rapids Drive's Zeke Upshaw Dies After Collapsing During Game
After collapsing during a game Saturday night, Grand Rapids Drive forward, 26-year-old Zeke Upshaw, has passed away.
After collapsing during a game Saturday night, Grand Rapids Drive forward, 26-year-old Zeke Upshaw, has passed away.
It's cottages, basketball, prom dresses, maple syrup, Easter egg hunts (for kids and dogs), records & CDs, bunnies, bands, and fowling...all wrapped up into one weekend!
Laughfest wraps up this weekend. It is also St. Patrick's Day on Saturday. There is hockey and basketball, fishing and boating. On stage it's Peter and the Wolf, Pink and more! Plus a free day at the museum.
A few weeks ago we went through the 15 things that anyone who lives in Grand Rapids should do or try at least once. Obviously, we couldn't just stop at 15 considering there's so much to do in this awesome city...
The Grand Rapids Drive's regular season home opener is on November 26 and the visiting team will feature a couple of familiar faces.
The Grand Rapids Drive needs players, and it's possible it could be you!
The Pistons' NBDL affiliate has announced two open tryouts in October in preparation for its inaugural season.
The new Detroit Pistons affiliate and NBA Development League team that moved to Grand Rapids from Springfield, Mass., in April has revealed its new name.


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Your box contains this week:
- 1 head radicchio (part of the chicory family- a bitter green)
- 1 bunch leek
- 1 bag salad mix
- 2 bulb fennel (the bulb part is the most commonly used part but don't let the tall leafy part go to waste! it is a perfect addition to salads.)
- 1 bunch radish
- 1 bunch curly kale
- 1 bunch garlic scapes
- 1 bag arugula
- 1 bunch cilantro (let me know if you can't stand cilantro and we can trade it out with another herb. I know some people love it and some people hate it. But it is so short lived here because of the heat that I wanted to share it with you before it was gone!)
Garlic scapes are the stems that hard neck varieties of garlic produce before the bulb is ready. Removing the scape, a curly bright green stalk, allows the plant to grow a larger bulb of garlic. Available before garlic is harvested, scapes have a milder flavor and can be used as a substitute for garlic or whenever you want garlic flavor. The arugula has a nice spicy flavor that makes a delicious pesto. You can add some of the kale too if you want!
Arugula & Garlic scape pesto
10 garlic scapes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (OPTIONAL)
1/2 cup toasted almonds/walnuts/pine nuts/sunflower seeds (OPTIONAL)
2 cups lightly packed arugula leaves
About 1/2 cup olive oil
Chop the scapes into one-inch pieces. Place the scapes, parmesan, nuts, and arugula in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until everything is chopped and almost paste-like. With the motor running, pour in the olive oil. If you want a thinner pesto, add more oil. Season with salt. Serve tossed with pasta, spread on bread or crackers, on pizza or anywhere else you would use pesto.
Try roasting or grilling the radicchio and fennel (and the leeks too!) together and then tossing in balsamic or your favorite vinaigrette.
Let us know how y'all are cooking your veggies! Please remember to bring your box back this week or bring a bag and we can transfer the contents! Enjoy!


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New Delhi: BJP president Amit Shah will attend the Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday, during which he will take a dip in the holy Sangam and meet various congregations of saints, a BJP statement said.
First, Shah will go to the Sangam, which is the holy confluence of rivers Ganga and Yamuna, and offer his prayers, the statement issued on Tuesday said.
He will be visiting various holy places and meet saints during his one-day visit, it added.
Shah's visit assumes significance amid demands by various Hindutva groups for the government to bring in a law for the early construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The BJP chief has reiterated on multiple occasions his party's commitment to the cause of temple construction. The Ram temple title case is presently being heard in the Supreme Court.


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POP-UP SHOP with Rue des Petits (ruedespetits.co.uk)
Spring/Summer collection
Monday and Tuesday, April 23-24, 10:00 to 16:30
Rue des Petits (gifts for babies, children and mums) will offer you a unique opportunity to browse through a curated selection of young, up-and-coming but also more established designers such as Moulin Roty, Annabel Kern or Merci Maman. Celebrate a birth with our newborn essentials (handmade sleeping bags, liberty bibs, comforters, soft blankets, pretty dolls, personalised gifts or skincare for babies) and make sure their bedroom looks unique with our cherry-picked home decors (musical mobiles, wall stickers, cushions, baskets, garlands or posters). But also, don't forget the mums! For her, you can succumb to our handmade in France pouches and washbags, jewellery, travel bags or home decoration! For toddlers and children we have a pretty choice of toys, books and accessories such as sunglasses, backpacks, hair clips or enameled brooches. We hope you will enjoy the selection as much as we enjoyed curating it.
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Pattern - SBCC Tonic Tee, free download. I used the XL size for most of it and scaled out to the 1XL at the hips. I lost some of the waist shaping in doing so but that is a good thing.
Fabric - Liberty jersey, "Kindle" print.
Time - several hours to print, tape, adjust, cut, place, cut then stitch. All done while watching television or chatting to my husband. If I were doing nothing else it would take a little over an hour from the fabric cutting stage.
Niggles - Not keen on the twin needling. BeaJay suggested using woolley nylon in the bobbin to help with stretchy fabrics. I tried this and realised that I don't need stretch in the bodice and sleeve hems. I trialled several runs of woolley nylon, normal thread, differing tensions and they all pulled between the lines of stitching. You can see it below. I can live with it, just a minor niggle.
The colour is faded here because of the flash, but it shows the puckering between the twin needle stitching lines.
NEXT? July is coming up, not sure what the theme will be but I'm having a go with some more pants... because I actually need pants! As always my blog is here, An extended version of this post is now up.


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My ex and I broke up two months ago after being together seven months. At first, we were friends with benefits. I liked him but he didn't want a relationship. I ended up deploying to Afghanistan and after two months of no contact he got in touch saying he realized he made a mistake and he wanted to be with me when I got back.
I was hesitant, but agreed to give him a chance. When I got home we were inseparable. We were perfect together, we never fought and I felt we were actually in love. He met my parents at Christmas and they loved him too. Then one night in March, he fell asleep drunk and I found conversations he was having with other girls, naked pictures and crap. I was so devastated. I never saw it coming.
Since then, he's told me he loved me, missed me, was afraid. He also got a DUI. He chooses when he talks to me (most of the time he ignores me). He asks me all the time to have sex and we do and he says all that sweet lovey stuff and cuddles and spends the night. I was slightly over him but the feelings came back, and now I'm lost. I try talking to him about us and he ignores the subject. But then he gets drunk and acts like we are dating again, starts talking about the past, memories etc.
I feel used and desperate. I keep telling him I'm not going to be used and treated like crap but he never responds. It's so hard not to text him… we haven't gone longer than two days without talking to each other. Do you think there's any hope? Mariah
I always think it's best to look at what people do rather than what they say, and I'm sure you'd agree that his track record as a boyfriend isn't great. That said, you, my poppet, are in deep. The chances are high that you probably won't listen to a word I say. So here goes nothing!
This dude is not going to do a massive 360, pick up his game and suddenly become The Perfect Boyfriend. He just isn't. And if you don't want to feel used and desperate and like you're on a big merry-go-round of fuckwittage and general craziness, free yourself. Take yourself out of his orbit. Take him out of yours. Delete his number. Put all his photos and stuff that reminds you of him into a big box and put it somewhere hard to get to (like, the tip) and from this point onwards until the end of time STOP answering his texts and STOP having sex with him. STOP listening to a word he says. Instead, see him for what he is: a lying, cheating, potentially-alcoholic ass clown who will never treat you the way you deserve. You can do better, Mariah. So do better.
Love, reality chick
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Hear hear RC!
Get away from this guy….no contact, ever. He will not change, he is declaring his intentions through his actions and they ain't pretty.
If you get distance from him you'll realise what a prick he has been and hopefully youll resolve never to be treated like that again.
Keep sleeping with him and you'll never heal. It's not just sex, no matter how hard you might try and convince yourself that. Your feelings will never heal if you keep this up. Walk away. And good luck!
Thanks, TFP. Ex sex is so damn tempting but the damage control isn't worth it when it comes to your mental health sometimes…


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Managing Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids have always been a common problem to a lot of people especially these days when there is less and less fiber intake in our diets. Most of the time, there is no need to consult a health care provider for the management of this ailment since it resolves on its own, or with the help of having changes in one's lifestyle but there are those cases when more aggressive measures are needed to control this problem.
The first line of treatment for the disease would be aimed at providing symptom relief and providing comfort. It includes doing a warm package soak or sitz bath for a number of times per day so that blood flow is promoted around the anal region leading to a comforting sensation in the area; placing ice on the affected area to reduce the amount of swelling, cleaning the anal region every bowel movement; using a slightly moist and gentle fabric with mild patting strokes around the area, as well as taking over the counter pain relievers.
Despite the person suffering from comfort and ease and has remained free of any symptom of the condition, medical procedures must still be completed in some cases of hemorrhoids in order to remove them and avoid other troubles as a result of having a prolapsed hemorrhoid.
Nonsurgical procedures are usually advised since they are not invasive and do not pose other risks present in operative procedures. These types of no surgery procedures are known as fixative methods. They include the use of a rubber band to block the supply of blood to the hemorrhoid causing the lesion being dry, shriveled and slough off on its own in a matter of days (rubber band ligation). Another method is the injection of chemicals to be able to inflame the encircling tissues of the hemorrhoid and cutting its blood supply, thereby resulting in the lesion to shrink (injection sclerotherapy). The last fixative process would be coagulation procedures that makes use of infrared light or lasers that shuts down the provision of bloodstream in the hemorrhoid causing it to be able to decrease in size and fall off within about four days.
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Worse comes to worse such as the hemorrhoid becoming prolapsed, clotting of blood in the sore, infected and bleeding lesions - hemorrhoidectomy or the surgical removal of these lesions may be recommended. It is very effective in the management of this condition and provides long-term results. However, it costs a lot more, needs a longer recovery period and has a higher possibility of leading to complications.
- The treatment regimen regarding the condition is not the same for everyone and the medical management indeed varies from one person to another.
- In case you want to have the hemorrhoids treated, it is advised to consult a physician or any professional health care provider.
To access a free report, remedies, cures, treatment, tricks and learn everything else you need to know about how to cure hemorrhoids once and for all please visit http://how-to-cure-hemorrhoids-fast.blogspot.com and http://how-to-get-rid-of-hemorrhoids-at-home.blogspot.com.
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For Spanish visit http://tratamiento-de-las-hemorroides.blogspot.com For Italian check out http://come-curare-emorroidi-modo-naturale.blogspot.com With regard to German go to http://hamorrhoiden-behandlung-hausmittel.blogspot.com For Portuguese visit http://como-curar-hemorroida-naturalmente.blogspot.com With regard to Other languages check out http://how-to-treat-hemorrhoids-at-home.blogspot.com.


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Dwelling Improvement Cast Members
Whether they're plastic, cast iron, or copper gutters, rainwater methods are in place to guard properties from the weather and the potential harm it may do to properties and different buildings. The actress solely stayed for two seasons before she was forged in Baywatch as C. J. Parker and on the present, it said that Lisa went to go prepare to be a paramedic. Patricia Richardson nonetheless gets the most recognition for her position as Jill Taylor. Sadly, his two oldest sons, Brad Taylor and Randy Taylor go outdoors to play sports and Jill Taylor is ironing.
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The film is set for release in summer 2015
The trailer for the forthcoming NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton has been shared online.
Ice Cube screened the trailer for the film at a recent gig in Sydney – click above to see fan-shot footage, via Stereogum. The film is set for release in the summer of 2015.
Directed by F Gary Gray, Dr Dre and Eazy-E will be played by newcomers while Ice Cube's son O'Shea Jackson Jr will take on the role of his father. Paul Giamatti will play Jerry Heller, the hip-hop group's manager.
Ice Cube previously suggested that an NWA reunion could happen as he and Dr Dre work on the film
Speaking to NME, Ice Cube was asked if making the film might inspire either a studio reunion or even a live comeback to which he replied:
"I'd say don't rule anything out. It could happen. Hopefully doing this record project will inspire Dre to make more records again. I think the movie will remind a lot of people the importance of who we were and what we did – including us. We're here to give the people what they want so who knows what will happen after the movie."
Any NWA reunion would, of course, happen without the late Eazy-E, who died in 1995.


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Ahem....welcome to the first of a series of Michael Young rambles!Mr. Youngs intentions are first and foremost to be honest and occasionally entertaining. He hopes to be consistant in his postings and open to sharing his thoughts with his ever growing reader base!
Ok that will be the end of the pretentious 3rd person references and the beginning of a new venture. I am excited to share with whoever or perhaps myself some thoughts that ramble through my mind.
Anyone that knows me...knows my passions.....
and of course....
Family! ( see pic on the top......my family....Wife Cherol...Son Steven.....Puppy Reggie and your buddy Mike!
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Europe Travels | Florence
After a quick train ride from Venice, we arrived in Florence! Definitely a completely different "feel" than Venice. The streets were filled with the hustle & bustle of people! Some people were even walking in the middle of the road without a care that cars were driving around them. It was nuts! Just like a James Bond movie with small alleys and fast drivers. Taking a taxi was an experience! (I could only imagine that a lot of people get hit by cars here)
Up 3 flights of stairs, we found our air-bnb. Completely adorable! Artwork & knick-knacks on the walls everywhere. I loved it!!
The views outside were pretty cool! Completely different than anything we have here in the US.
Breakfast was also very different in Italy! Espresso machines everywhere. I guess that Americans view breakfast as the most important meal of the day. Italians - optional. Haha!
By the time it was around lunch, were were starving! We headed to a local street food favorite and discovered the best sandwiches in the world. Bigger than your face! You could tell it was good because people lined the streets eating these. So...we joined them!
We explored the city (not sure about this guy below). Saw the Duomo (which is huge!) and grabbed coffee.
Haha, I asked the coffee shop if they had iced coffee or anything not hot....and this was what they made me. Very fancy! And delicious! Derek was cracking me up with his espresso. Big man; tiny coffee.
By far one of my top favorite things during our whole Europe trip was this! Sitting at the top of Piazzale Michelangelo and watching the sunset over the city. Just WOW!
We met this sweet couple, Ilma & Tebo from France & Tanzania. They were so kind to take our picture for us. So of course I offered to take theirs!
Florence did not disappoint. Going in - we choose to not do majorly touristy things, like museums or stand in long lines, or even plan where we ate. But we discovered the city ourselves; on a whim and with no agenda. Totally perfect! The next morning we went back to our favorite sandwich place and grabbed one for the road and hopped on a train to our next destination.


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Watauga County Law Enforcement K9 passes. . .
Guardians of The Night
Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade.
I will protect you with my last breath
When all others have left you
And the loneliness of the night closes in,
I will be at your side.
Together we will conquer all obstacles,
And search out those who might wish harm to others.
All I ask of you is compassion,
the caring touch of your hands.
It is for you that I will unselfishly give my life
And spend my nights unrested.
Although our days together may be marked by the passing of the seasons
know that each day at your side is my reward.
My days are measured by the coming and going of your footsteps.
I anticipate them at every opening of the door.
You are the voice of caring when I am ill.
The voice of authority when I have done wrong.
Do not chastise me unduly for I am your right arm,
The sword at your side.
I attempt to do only what you bid of me.
I seek only to please you and remain in your favor.
Together you and I shall experience a bond
Only others like us will understand.
When outsiders see us together
Their envy will be measured by their disdain.
I will quietly listen to you and pass no judgment,
Nor will your spoken words be repeated.
I will remain ever silent,
Ever vigilant, ever loyal.
And when our time together is done and you move on in the world,
Remember me with kind thoughts and tales,
For a time we were unbeatable,
Nothing passed among us undetected.
If we should meet again on another street,
I will gladly take up your fight,
I am a Police Working Dog and together
We are guardians of the night.
Found in Texas K9 Association Magazine (author Unknown)
K9 'Alf', of the Watauga County Sheriff's Office, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2004.
Alf, your law enforcement family praises your service and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of your life. Whether we knew you well or met you only briefly, we will forever be changed by your spirit.


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Genetic diversity among brazilian isolates of beauveria bassiana: comparisons with non-brazilian isolates and other beauveria species
Journal of Applied Microbiology
By: E.K.K. Fernandes, A.M.L. Moraes, R.S. Pacheco, D.E.N. Rangel, M.P. Miller, V.R.E.P. Bittencourt, and D.W. Roberts
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Aims: The genetic diversity of Beauveria bassiana was investigated by comparing isolates of this species to each other (49 from different geographical regions of Brazil and 4 from USA) and to other Beauveria spp. Methods and Results: The isolates were examined by multilocus enzyme electrophoresis (MLEE), amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), and rDNA sequencing. MLEE and AFLP revealed considerable genetic variability among B. bassiana isolates. Several isolates from South and Southeast Brazil had high similarity coefficients, providing evidence of at least one population with clonal structure. There were clear genomic differences between most Brazilian and USA B. bassiana isolates. A Mantel test using data generated by AFLP provided evidence that greater geographical distances were associated with higher genetic distances. AFLP and rDNA sequencing demonstrated notable genotypic variation between B. bassiana and other Beauveria spp. Conclusion: Geographical distance between populations apparently is an important factor influencing genotypic variability among B. bassiana populations in Brazil. Significance and Impact of the Study: This study characterized many B. bassiana isolates. The results indicate that certain Brazilian isolates are considerably different from others and possibly should be regarded as separate species from B. bassiana sensu latu. The information on genetic variation among the Brazilian isolates, therefore, will be important to comprehending the population structure of B. bassiana in Brazil. ?? 2009 The Society for Applied Microbiology.
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Why Most People Probably Won't Buy Tesla's Model 3
With much fanfare and talk of going mainstream, Tesla recently unveiled its latest baby, the Model 3, with a base range of 220 miles and an accessible starting price of $35,000. The Model 3 sedan's price is right in line with today's average transaction price of $34,721 for a new car, according to my employer, Kelley Blue Book. But calling the Model 3 mainstream is a bit of a misnomer, given that the vehicle is, regardless of price, electric. In fact, the only thing mainstream about the Model 3 is the price.
As part of my work on the 2014 report, "Overcoming Barriers to Deployment of Plug-In Electric Vehicles," for the National Research Council at the National Academies, we applied the innovation curve, as first created by Bryce Ryan and Neal Gross in 1943, to electric vehicle adoption. According to Ryan and Gross, innovators (2.5% of the population) are willing to take risks even if they fail, since they have the resources to withstand an imperfect technology; think Tesla Roadster buyers circa 2008 and first-in-line Model S owners, as well as Model X buyers, due to the falcon-wing doors.
Next on the curve are early adopters (13.5%), who are a bit choosier about the technology they adopt, and are seen as the go-to resource for intel on new tech, providing reassurances about its viability. They are more price sensitive, but still risk tolerant. In today's world, early adopters are also known as influencers; I would argue these are current Model S owners and Model 3 deposit holders and soon-to-be buyers.
The next set is the early majority (34%). Early majority mindsets need convincing—they're willing to embrace technology, as long as they understand how it fits into their lives. These are the people Elon Musk and Tesla needs most.
Given that only about 1% of all new car buyers purchase an electric vehicle every year in the U.S., the technology itself is still very much in the innovator class. Even hybrids, in the market for nearly 20 years now, accounted for just 2.2% of new car sales in 2016, down from a high of 3.3% in 2013, according to MotorIntelligence. In fact, IHS Markit reports that hybrid and electric vehicles combined for just 3% of new car sales globally, so it's taken 20 years for hybrids to move beyond the "innovator" 2.5%. Over 16 million unique shoppers come to Kelley Blue Book every month to research cars. Only about 3% research luxury electric cars and only about 2% research hybrid vehicles.
Tesla faces other challenges to reaching the early majority in addition to the general disinterest in purchasing electric vehicles. One of those is the Model 3's size and body style, which falls into the compact luxury sedan category, similar to the BMW 3-Series or Audi A4. The Model 3 is a four-door sedan, not even a hatch, in a world where SUV sales are booming as consumers demand more utility from their rides. While the Model 3 does have a front and rear trunk, it doesn't have anywhere near the cargo capacity of a compact SUV so popular in today's market.
Another barrier is the $7,500 federal tax credit currently available for buyers of the first 200,000 units a manufacturer sells in the U.S., which started in 2009. Sales of the Model S and Model X, with a few Roadsters thrown in, mopped up more than half of Tesla's 200,000 unit allotment. By some estimates, Tesla shoppers will no longer be eligible for the tax credit starting in mid to late 2018, just when it needs some financial risk mitigation to move through the innovation curve. While some states are offering incentives, a new trend is for those states to not only apply a salary cap to eligibility for a tax credit, but impose fees on electric vehicle owners to make up for not paying taxes on fuel. This could further stifle adoption, even in the face of decreasing battery costs and increasing availability of charging stations.
The rest of the automotive world is not standing still either. In response to increasingly discordant regulations calling for the complete ban of internal combustion engine vehicles by India, U.K., France, and China by a seemingly arbitrary 2030 or 2040 deadline, nearly every luxury and non-luxury brand will have an electric vehicle in its stable by 2020, whether consumers want them or not. Most if not all will have a 300-plus mile range, along with a well-established dealer body for sales and services. GM and Nissan will probably lose their tax credit sometime around 2018, but many other companies will be able to sweeten the pot with state and federal credits, providing additional competition to Tesla just as the current backlog is fulfilled.
There's a lot of well-justified angst over the highly aggressive production curve Musk outlined for Tesla for the Model 3, and ramping up a vehicle plant is no small feat. There's also a lot of skepticism about its charging network, dealer franchise laws, and servicing the vehicles. But many—if not all—of these issues fall within the circle of Musk's control. What falls outside that realm is the consumer's willingness to accept the notion that an electric vehicle—and a Tesla in particular—fits into their lives better than an internal combustion engine does. That's the real challenge to Tesla going mainstream.
Rebecca Lindland is an executive analyst at Kelley Blue Book. She has placed an order for a Tesla Model 3, which is due for delivery in 2018.


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The Space Between
for me is proof that word-of-mouth recommendation can really work, and gives me
hope that beautiful, unusual books from indie publishers can find a deserved
audience. A year ago, I wasn't seeing this book in shops. However, I took part
in regular Twitter book chats, covering issues like mental health and queer
representation, and every now and again someone would mention The Space
Between as a hidden gem they really, really loved. I looked it up and the
blurb spoke to me, so I took a punt and ordered it. It fast became one of my
favourite books.
The is a cuddle or a picnic or a
warm drink in book form. It is cosy and gentle and unpretentious. It is written
in verse, which gives breathing space for the heart of the story and the
emotions of the main character, Beth, to lead the way, without being crowded by
endless description or melodrama. We follow just three characters: Beth, her
mysterious new friend, Alice, and Alice's dog, Mouse. The entire story takes
place in Beth's house and garden, and within the space of a year. There is a
purity to it, without being cheesy.
The burgeoning love between the characters feels
organic and real, while maintaining a lovely otherworldly quality, like a
fairy-tale. Difficult issues are confronted without hesitation, but also
without the novel feeling patronising, or as if it were attempting to tick
boxes – everything in there feels like it should be there. There are also
refreshingly frank depictions of different body types, and of female sexual
desire and pleasure. I am now starting to see The Space Between pop up
in bookshops, and I approve, but do check out libraries, too, and give this
gorgeous book a go. It is different from anything else I've read.
Reviewer Biography
Elizabeth Gibson is a Manchester-based writer and spoken-word performer. She has won a Northern Writer's Aware and been shortlisted for the Poetry Business' New Poetry Prize. Her writing touches on city life, nature, queerness, and physical and mental health. She tweets as @Grizonne and blogs at http://elizabethgibsonwriter.blogspot.co.uk. She will be appearing at Bad Language in Manchester on 29 May.
Applications close: Friday 10 May
Type: One-time project over 18 months
Payment: £3150 to include travel. This is to create an evaluation framework, design research tools, check mid-project, telephone interview working group members and artist and production of independent report.
Contact: Ian Anstice firstname.lastname@example.com
What is Time To Read?
Time To Read (TTR) is a unique partnership of
22 Library Authorities in North West England, working together to promote
reading since 2002. The region covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, all of
Greater Manchester and Greater Merseyside.
New Words
The project aims to bring together the
region's publishers and public libraries. To make this happen, TTR have gained
Arts Council England funding for a package of meetings, events and book
promotions. This includes the selection of ten books for reading groups, a
suggested booklist and artist-produced library promotion as well as author
events and promotional material. The project will last for eighteen months. The
publishers included are Carcanet, Comma Press, Knives Forks and Spons, Saraband
and Dead Ink.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a responsible professional
evaluator to provide advice on how to evaluate the project, to interview and
produce a final report. Responsibilities will include working closely with Time
To Read and other members of the working group, which comprises of publishers
and librarians, to ensure that all parts of the project are properly evaluated.
This includes events, the work of the artist and the development of the working
group members and libraries involved.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent
time management and communication skills.
Work is expected start in June.
Key points looked for
Experience in evaluations
Solid organizational
skills, including multitasking and time-management
Strong client-facing
and teamwork skills
Ability to work for
relatively small amounts of time over a period of 18 months while remaining
It would be
desirable, although not essential, to have some experience of public libraries
and/or publishing.
Terms will be agreed between the artist and
Time To Read.
Selection Process
All EoI will be considered by a panel made up
of members from Time To Read.
Please complete the expression of interest
form and send to Ian Anstice email@example.com by the end of Friday 10 May
More information
Expression of Interest Form
New Words Projects
Co-ordinator for Time To Read
Payment: £2,000 to include travel. This is for attending four, possibly five, meetings (assumed to be Manchester based) plus showcase event and learning meeting, all to come to a maximum of 7 half days at £100 each, plus co-ordination work during the life of the project, expected to be equivalent to around five days in total.
Contact: Ian Anstice firstname.lastname@example.com
Time To Read (TTR) is a unique partnership of 22 Library Authorities in North West England, working together to promote reading since 2002. The region covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, all of Greater Manchester and Greater Merseyside.
The project aims to bring together the region's publishers and public libraries. To make this happen, TTR have gained Arts Council England funding for a package of meetings, events and book promotions. This includes the selection of ten books for reading groups, a suggested booklist and artist-produced library promotion as well as author events and promotional material. The project will last for eighteen months. The publishers included are Carcanet, Comma Press, Knives Forks and Spons, Saraband and Dead Ink.
We are looking for a responsible Project Coordinator to administer meetings and events during the project. Responsibilities will include working closely with the working group, which comprises of publishers and librarians, to ensure that all parts of the project take place within time, within budget and meet high quality standards. This includes meetings, events and the sourcing of reading group boxes. The working group may also agree other needs as the project evolves.
You will perform tasks such as arranging meeting and event dates and venues plus chairing or taking minutes as required.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills, as you'll collaborate with the working group and libraries to ensure the events and reading groups are arranged in time.
Meetings are expected to be: 2019: Tuesday 28 May AM, August, October. 2020: April plus showcase August, learning event September.
Experience of chairing meetings and ensuring appropriate minutes and action points are taken.
Experience in project management
Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
Strong client-facing and teamwork skills
Ability to work for relatively small amounts of time over a period of 18 months while remaining focused.
It would be desirable, although not essential, to have some experience of public libraries and/or publishing.
Terms will be agreed between the artist and Time To Read.
All EoI will be considered by a panel made up of members from Time To Read.
Please complete the expression of interest form and send to Ian Anstice email@example.com by the end of Friday 10 May
Expression of interest form is available here
For more details on the project, see here.
"New Words" is an 18 month
project to promote North West publishers and North West libraries to each-other
and to the public. Partners in the project are the 22 Time To Read partner
library services and the North West ACE-funded publishers (Carcanet, Comma Press, Dead Ink, Knives Forks and Spoons,
The following is a technical overview of the project but look out in the future for events and promotions flowing from it ...
Improve links between North West publishers and
Raise public and library staff awareness of
publishers via book collections, events and displays
Art element will explore explore new ways of
promoting books.
events plus showcase event and learning event
group resources
Working group members
Working group will include include
co-ordinator, five representatives from publishers (one per publisher),
five representatives from library services and others as appropriate. Expected
to meet five times, with four meetings are scheduled, with the fifth being as
and when needed.
Publishers will provide suggestions of books for
collection/displays and to provide suggestions from authors and
publishers for 22 events (one per library service). Events from the publisher
themselves may include how to get published. They will work with librarians on how best to put on
author events generally.
Librarians will attend five meetings with publishers. Some of
the meetings will be in Manchester but other venues will be considered. Librarians will choose which titles to use in reading group sets
and to decide how to best serve those non-set using library services. They will choose authors/publishers, from a selection
provided by publishers, for events. Assist in arranging events, including
showcase event, and fixing ticket price levels.
Librarians will work with artist on what artwork is required for
the project, share an explanation of their library stock
purchasing process with publishers , discuss how best to ensure the work of regional
publishers is purchased for North West libraries and discuss with publishers how to place other
events in libraries outside of the scope of the New Words project. They will also consider ways of increasing diversity in stock
buying to include more non-bestsellers and local stock.
All appointments will be made in
a fair and open process of advertising and selection by members of Time To Read. It
may be that the posts are combined e.g. the artist and co-ordinator may be the
same person.
An emerging artist will be chosen. The nature of
the artist will be decided by the librarian/publisher group at the start of the
project. The artist will need to be familiar with public
libraries and/or will visit libraries to be aware of limitations (e.g. lack of
display space) and possibilities. He or she will discuss with working group as to best
options and may develop easily produced point of sale items,
perhaps including book marks, leaflet, feedback postcards, header for book
display, empty belly posters for space to write feedback comments or book
reviews from librarians or customers etc.
He or she may develop eyecatching displays to promote the
chosen books and publishers. Artists may wish to use currently under-utilised
space in buildings for this e.g. floors, ceilings, stairs. Displays need to be easily moveable in the case
of physical displays or duplicatable in the case of vinyls etc. Art is
specifically not to include a single physical art piece as it would be
difficult to sufficiently tour it.
An independent evaluator will be engaged at the
start, middle and end of the project to ensure that evaluation is at the heart
of the programme and the most lessons are learnt from it.
Evaluation suggested (tentative): For staff: To
be measured by pre- and post-project survey, independent interviews with staff
and publishers. Measure awareness of
publishers/libraries with eachother at start and end of project. Online survey
of participants at start and end inc. likelihood to work together again. Half
day with a publisher and librarian at start of project to decide aims. For the
public: To be measured by survey of those who have seen displays, art and
reading group collections. Measure number of titles, and issues, in libraries
at start and end of project. This includes counting the number of books by the
publishers in the target libraries at the start and end of the project e.g.
count issues of books by publishers and measure the amount of poetry. - Sample
readers (bookmark/postcard), event attenders (online/paper form).
To arrange and attend meetings, travel, prep and
co-ordination of various strands. Familiarisation of project, consultation,
overseeing of various stages.
Time To Read
Will produce a toolkit on how best to promote
local/independently published works in libraries including events and displays. Provide web space for promoted works, pending
permission from those which are chosen, and it is expected also to include
audio and video clips. Time To Read will promote to book bloggers and work with working group/artist to on publicity
to include Facebook and press release.
May or earlier: Selection and appointment of
librarians and publishers for working group.
May: appointment of co-ordinator
30 May: First meeting
June: appointment of artist and evaluator.
Publishers choose titles to submit to librarians for displays/reading group
boxes and to develop event options
July: Librarians choose titles.
August: Second meeting. Artist to visit
libraries, look at books and work on brief.
August/September: Books and materials bought for
reading groups.
October: Third meeting
November/December: events booked, Distribution
of reading group sets.
January to June: Events. 22 events with c. 20
attending each. Events will be ticketed/charged for with income being paid to
Time To Read as part of funding.
April: fourth meeting
August: Showcasing event with c.50 attending.
Event can be ticketed/charged for (C.£5). The showcase event will be for the
authors and publishers to meet together with the public and librarians to gain
a multi-faceted view of what's available.
Show what has been done in libraries and
publishers to date e.g. displays, events.
Authors and panel discussing what has been learnt.
Opportunity, and encouragement, to mix at lunch.
Invite all relevant publishers and library
services inc. Libraries Connected, Taskforce.
September: Half day session to share learning.
Budget: £500 for publishers, £100 for artist,
Reading group sets
Funds for 22 reading group sets to include
There are currently two vacancies associated with this project:
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We met at my place and set out. But this wasn't a photo walk. We weren't seeking magic. We were just three friends walking.
I was distracted.
I was pulled into looking down each alley. I kept my phone away but only because the walk wasn't a photo walk and I didn't want to be rude. As in I kept my phone away but I didn't want to.
I wanted to snap pictures of the cool flowers on building.
As a noticer of beauty, sometimes I forget to be present in the moment.
I happily describe myself as flighty. I love change and new and dislike routine and things remaining one way.
So here's where I admit something.
Noticers can be easily distracted in a bad way.
They, we, I, can be good and caring and lovely and attentive.
But also sometimes none of those things.
And I don't like that.
I haven't found a cure yet.
Because I want to live a life that is interruptible but sometimes I do think that I need to learn to remain in a moment as it is.
I want to be able to sit still when the time is right.
Noticers actively feel the tension between living distracted and being interruptible.
And sometimes? Sometimes we mess things up.
Are you a noticer? I hope so.
And I wonder if you've figured out a way to not be stimulated all the time. Can you tell me your secrets?


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Chaka Adventures - Destinations and Attractions
Tanzania attractions and destinations is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique and inspiring experience. There is the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar, the vast herds of game grazing on the Serengeti plains and the slow volcanic eruption of Ol Donyo Lengai. With so much natural wealth, it?s no wonder that Tanzania has something for everyone.
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park - Tanzania 's third largest National Park, covering 3230 square kilometres, Mikumi is one of the most popular of Tanzania 's National Parks.
One of the principal features of Mikumi is the Mkata River Flood plain (an area of lush vegetation which attracts large numbers of elephants and buffaloes) along with the mountain ranges that border the park on two sides (in the east the Uluguru Mountains , in the west the Rubeho Mountains ). Open grasslands dominate the flood plain, eventually merging with the miombo woodland covering the lower hills.


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Tickets are on sale after each Sunday Mass for the Parish ceilidh in the Cathedral hall on Saturday 18th November at 7.30pm.
A live ceilidh band will talk us through each dance and the ticket price includes two drinks and a light buffet. It is sure to be a great night, so get your tickets before they're gone!
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Making the Future Bright By Emily
Waters Importance
Water comes from rain, oceans, rivers, lakes, creeks, dames, seas and even the living from the previous generations. Wow that's a lot! "How are we running out?" you ask. We're running out of water by you and me wasting a precious resource. Everyone will die if you continue to waste water! I hear you ask, "How does water come from the living from the past." Well, the Water Cycle of course. The water Cycle is like any Cycle. It keeps on going but the water cycle has a twist. The same water drop goes through the same cycle for millions of years which means today we drink the same water as the dinosaurs! Ewe! The only person that's in my family that would like that is my 3 year old brother,
Not Being Aware
Many people, in fact most people waste water in their everyday life. For example if you do the ice bucket challenge not on grass, Imagine how many buckets of water a day have been dropped on pavements. This is caused by not thinking about simple everyday things and not making every drop count. I for one absolutely believe that globally we need to improve in how lazy we are because it is making a tremendous effect on our society and environment.
Spreading the Word
Telling others about the consequences that come to follow if we continue this way is a remarkable idea. Creating posters, making a committee or even just giving others a gentle reminder is something you can do to help save water.
The Future
The Future is not a good thing with no water or no us. Slowly there has become a distinction of breathing, living creatures. If you want that to be the Future then continue to waste water, but if not then you need to do something now!


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Fried Frank scored a significant victory on behalf Godo Kaisha IP Bridge on August 31, 2018, when the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied an "Inter Partes Review" petition that sought to invalidate one of IP Bridge's patents on microprocessor technology.
Inter Partes Review (IPR) is an administrative proceeding that allows the PTAB to review and cancel claims of already-issued patents. Since IPR proceedings were established in 2012, the PTAB has instituted review in nearly 70% of cases concerning computer technology.
In February 2018, Intel Corp. filed an IPR petition challenging IP Bridge's patent, US Patent No. 6,397,319 (the '319 patent). The '319 patent is directed to an innovative way of improving the performance of Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) processors, such as those used for virtual reality applications and as embedded media processors in consumer electronic devices. Intel argued that the '319 patent is invalid because the claimed invention was disclosed in other patents filed before the '319 patent.
Earlier this year, Fried Frank filed a preliminary response opposing Intel's petition and highlighted the important differences between the '319 patent and the prior art relied upon by Intel. In a detailed opinion issued last week, the PTAB agreed, finding that Intel had failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to any claim of the '319 patent. The PTAB thus refused to institute an IPR proceeding and the '319 patent remains valid.
The Fried Frank team was led by litigation partner Robert M. Masters and included litigation partner Jonathan R. DeFosse, litigation special counsel Timothy P. Cremen, and litigation associate Kevin A. Ryan.


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One of the very strong trends this spring, has been the rainbow color combo.
But is it really that easy? Just take anything in any color and slap it on a page or on a card and it's looking perfect and pretty? There are a few things to think about when you work the rainbow color combo. Read it all through and get a happy surprise at the end of the post. :)
Rainbow colors on brightly colored paper is not a good idea. The eye has to find somewhere to rest between all those bright colors. Just look how the bright colors 'pop' against a neutral background such as white or black cardstock. Neutrals works as a great contrast to strong multicolors.
Try to use a fixed set of a few patterns on your papers and embellishments, such as stripes with a few dotted items. Don't mix too many patterns at once, such as big florals, swirls, triangles and horses, all on the same page. It can easily look too wild and crazy.
I'm not talking about the yellow brick road here, but the rainbow bridge. Use the colors in the same order as they come in the rainbow. If you place the colors in the wrong order, the rainbow effect will disappear.
Red is leaning into orange which really only is red mixed with yellow, and yellow is melting into yellow green tones that get a bit more blue green on the way, and then comes the blue that is toning into purple, which is blue mixed with red. And then everything starts over again.
So it's really a wheel of colors. That's why you are allowed to pick any starting point in that rainbow circle of colors. You don't always need to start with red. I'm usually drawn towards a blue or purple starting point.
Tip: I never use yellow as a starting point because that would give too little contrast to the white background I'm using. With a white background, yellow is most prominent somewhere in the middle of the project. If you are using a black background, it's different. On a black background, a dark blue is best used somewhere in the middle, or the elements will 'disappear' into the black.
If you use a lot of colors on a page together with a very colorful photo, chances are that the photo will be lost in the layout. But if you contrast your multicolors with a black and white photo, the photo will stand out from all the colors surrounding it.
The page on top of this post has a black and white photo strip where the eye can rest from all the rainbow colors. Below is another example where I used a neutral colored photo. Same thing with the cat page above, where the photo (and the cat) goes in beige, browns and gray tones.
You may break this rule if the main part of the page is neutral. In this layout, I used very colorful photos of a few of my favorite summer objects, but because the main part of the background is white, the pics are still popping despite being mounted on thin baker's twine in rainbow colors.
Multicolored projects work very well with repetition of a shape or figure in all the different colors. It's like the repetition itself has a "calming" visual effect on the multitude of bright colors. Here is a greeting card with stamped foxes as a repeating pattern.
Here's the happy surprise I promised: A free download of your own rainbow bucket list! Grab it on this page!
How have you been rocking the rainbow trend? I'd love to hear your own tips, and please link us up in the comments to your own rainbowy projects. :)


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If you are an employer in England with a payroll of over £3m per annum, a 0.5 per cent increase in employment costs from 1 April might bring tears to your eyes.
It is not all bad, however, as you can use this levy to fund apprenticeships for your own employees, provided you do it in a timely fashion. Employers in England not subject to the levy can also access apprenticeship funds. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements.
And if you are an employee that works in financial services and wants to move onwards and upwards, the new apprenticeship scheme has to be really good news. The challenge for you is that the funding can only be claimed by your employer. If you think your employer is unaware of the scheme, then let them know.
Most apprenticeships in financial services are available for advisers, paraplanners, compliance officers and a range of other roles, for which employers can call upon funds up to a maximum of £9,000. If you aspire to be a relationship manager in banking, however, your employer can draw down on £27,000.
All of that said, the rules are complicated and the funds can only be used for your training, not to pay you more than you already get. Training costs include:
- An approved standard or framework
- An approved training provider
- An assessment organisation and end-point assessment costs
- Full costs of the qualification specified within the apprenticeship
- Membership of the relevant professional body
Levy paying employers will see their payments appear in a digital apprenticeship service account, which can be drawn down from May. Each monthly payment will be available for 24 months. Non-levy paying employers will not have a digital apprenticeship service account and will need to make arrangements with a training provider from the register.
Funding is provided under a co-investment scheme where the Government pays 90 per cent of the cost and the employer pays the remaining 10 per cent, up to the maximum funding available.
If you are a proactive employee, you can enhance your skills and knowledge with little or no damage to your employer's profitability. What is not to like?
It pays to be prepared for this and in the next six weeks or so employers can get guidance from a number of sources. We have put together a helpful guide, which you can request by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or telephoning 020 7645 0714. You can also contact the Government Skills Funding Agency to calculate what your levy/funding might be at: https://estimate-my-apprenticeship-funding.sfa.bis.gov.uk/
If you are an employer, get going. If you are an employee who wants to get going, the least you can do is show this article to your boss. If you think training and education is expensive, then try ignorance.
Campbell Edgar is head of financial planning at the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment


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A chance to hear this year's new songs, performed by students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Free event.
This event will be held in the Main Auditorium at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
Saver tickets offer you access to all Ludlow English Song Weekend events-
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Some days, life just feels like this...
Sometimes no matter what we do, things don't go our way. Furuya Sensei's Zen teacher, Bishop Yamashita once said to him, "Nothing goes the way we think it will." Profound words indeed.
We often trap ourselves with this idea that if we are happier, skinnier, wealthier or more skillful that our lives will some how better. The truth is as the Bishop stated and that by accepting this hard truth we can some how liberate ourselves from this trap.
The truth behind the Bishop's admonishment is that today we must celebrate what is and not wait for what will be.
"Even monkeys fall out of trees" was one of my mom's favorite Japanese proverbs. Things happen, situations change and we grow older. Tomorrow never comes because it is always today.
Mingyur Rinpoche said, "Whatever passes through your mind, don't focus on it and don't try to suppress it. Just observe it as it comes and goes."
Some days feel just like a kick to the face. It happens. Don't hold on to it and just let it go.


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Local 19 proud of first female Shop Foreman
History was made in the summer of 2017 when Sister Renee Cahill was named Shop Foreman
for Bonland Industries in Bensalem, PA. She is the first woman to hold that position in Local 19's
130-year-old history. Renee has been a member of Local 19 for 17 years and is a second-
generation member with plenty of family in our local including her father, uncle, two brothers,
a cousin, husband and two step sons. For her, Local 19 is both figuratively and literally family.
When asked what made her want to join the Local, Renee replied: "There were several reasons
really. I was a bit of a tomboy growing up. I never minded getting my hands dirty or hard work.
Knowing the money and benefits were good and that I didn't see college as an option, I felt this
was the best choice for me and my future."
She served her apprenticeship at Ernest D. Menold before reaching the rank of Journeyperson.
When asked what advice she has for other women who are starting out in the trade, she said:
"Just work your tail off and you have to realize that this isn't going to be easy. It's very
important to get yourself into the proper frame of mind to succeed in this trade. Like with
anything, you're going to have your ups and downs, but stick with it and never give up on
yourself or the trade."
"I was a leasing agent for an apartment building before I started this work," she said, "so I never
had done anything like this before my apprenticeship, like weekend handbills. And when you're
a single mom like I was at the time, it can get really tough, but you work through it and you do
what needs to be done to complete your schooling and work."
According to President Masino, "Local 19 is making a concerted effort to recruit more female
members and provide them with opportunities that union membership offers. The last
apprentice class alone brought five women into the union and we welcome them as sisters in
the trade."
Sister Cahill is certainly a Local 19 success story and we are very proud of the work she
continues to do in her role as shop foreman for Bondland. According to Shop Steward Rob
Mawson, she is great to work with, never acts as though she's above anyone, and makes
everyone feel like they are together for a common goal. And that is what being part of a union
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Remember the Gospel
We need to remember the Gospel. That might sound too simple or obvious but I need to be reminded of it, and really we all need to be reminded of it. And one of the reasons we need to be reminded of it is because there are areas in our lives that we need to tell ourselves and each other the Gospel. There are times where if we were really honest we don't believe the Gospel. When I say believe I don't mean consenting to certain information like if we were checking off boxes of facts that we agree with. What I mean is believing something where it actually affects your emotions, thoughts, and actions. When we sin usually there is a lie we have believed about God or ourselves. That is why we need to constantly be reminded of the Gospel.
In 1 Corinthians 15 the first 2 verses Paul says:
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
Do you see that? We receive the Gospel, we stand on the Gospel, and we are being saved by the Gospel, if we hold fast to it. And then v. 3 and 4 Paul boils downs what the Gospel is.
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures
Paul puts the Gospel in its basic form. Jesus died for our sins, he was buried, and on the third day he rose again.
We can be so familiar with something that we can actually start taking it for granted and be numb to it, don't let that happen to the Gospel. Think about the wonders of the Gospel. Preach to yourself until you feel it and are moved by it.
Remind yourself that Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live and went to the cross willingly and took our sin and brokenness upon himself and received the wrath we rightfully deserved. Remember that Jesus died. The Author of life died. But death could not defeat him, the grave could not hold him and in Jesus' death and resurrection the glory of God is vindicated by God and for God.
Remember that we can now be reconciled to our creator by Jesus' blood on the cross and there is nothing we can do to earn it. There is no amount of good things or religious rituals we can do to earn God's love, we just receive it. We remind ourselves of his great love no matter what we are going through, no matter where we are at spiritually, even in the midst of our uncertainty and brokenness, we remind ourselves that he has paid it all.


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