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Pat McGee's Ocean State Of Mind Recap 2016
Pat McGee's Ocean State Of Mind 2015 Recap
Ocean State Of Mind. This was something I was daydreaming about for many years. It's not news to anyone that I'm into sharing anything that I find to be amazing. And boy, oh boy was this a fun three days to share. Monday's never felt so fine
It all kicked off on a clear afternoon at Thames Waterside. We set up in the beautiful private back deck with gorgeous views of Bristol Harbor. OSM guests settled into their seats and I, along with my bandmates and fellow artists, Patrick McAloon & Jonathan Williams, welcomed them with a few tunes. Brian Dunne, Colby James and Nicky P each performed a mini-set while the sun began to set.
As a surprise to everyone, I was asked to officiate a wedding that day for two OSM attendees, Kelley & Jeff. It was my honor and privilege to bring these two together in marriage–who knows, this may just be my new jam…at your wedding. I'll plan, cater, play AND marry you. Gotta think outside the box in today's music biz. So anyhoo, we all found ourselves at a wedding reception–how cool is that?
Around 6 PM we strolled down the deck to the historic DeWolf Tavern, the next site for the evening's festivities. There OSMer's feasted on a raw bar filled with lobster, littlenecks, shrimp & more, and one round on me at the bar. We took in more stellar live music from all the killer talent by the light of the moon over the water while warm flames roared in the stone fireplace. There is something about performing in these buildings from the 1600's–just so much history–hopefully we added positivity to the hard times I'm sure had there back in the day.
Morning came and brought another cool, crisp autumn day to Bristol. OSM peeps met up just down the bike path at the waterfront restaurant, Agave, for a delicious breakfast buffet while the artists offered up some tasty pre-noon tunes. The bacon was hot and crispy just like Jonathan Williams's bearded melodies. Mr. Dunne rocked a pristine set there as well and I closed it down with a mix of some deep cuts.
We broke for some free time and reconvened at the legit Irish Pub, Aidan's, a Bristol staple & the first place I was taken to when visiting RI in the '90's. They have won "best poured Guinness" for many years, rightfully so. They put out a spread of New England clam chowder and clam cakes for all to enjoy and I bought the first round. Nicky P. rocked out a heartfelt set, reflecting on how that upstairs bar area was once his actual apartment. Only in Bristol!
While several of us headed to play golf at the renowned course Montaup in Portsmouth, others roamed the shops of Bristol, where everything is walkable. Don't ask who won…we were all "winners"
We had a big night ahead of us with two awesome destinations. First was a 3-course meal at 15 Point Rd restaurant and we would close out the night back in town at Judge Roy Bean just across from the hotel with full band rock show.
I wanted to make sure guests were not responsible to drive to the events, so I rented two trolleys for the weekend. Those rides proved to be some of the funnest times of the trip, the sing-alongs and randomness that ensued was pretty hysterical. Just like grade school but with no safety patrol to bust us for our childlike behavior.
The waterfront restaurant 15 Point Road went overboard to say the least. Owner Sean Smith and his skilled staff were the true rock stars of the weekend. They plated hot, delicious, and I'm talking DELICIOUS, cuisine out to the 80 + guests and bands. The deck was set like a high class nautical dinner party. We gorged on creative presentations of lobster, fish & chips, steak, pasta and chicken. Next time we're stickin around for dessert! Oh man. Let's do this more often, eh?
Did I mention while we wined and dined, Stephen Kellogg and Alternate Routes serenaded us set to the backdrop of the bay? They both offered up old and new jams from their vast catalog of killer songs. Both of these artists have records that you should click "buy" without a second thought. I'm listening to them both right now as I write this. That night at 15 Point Rd turned out just as I hoped it would.
Judge Roy Bean played host to the late night rock shows. SK and AR played two more spectacular sets before my full band of Matt, Steve, Patrick, Jonny and I took the stage to do our thang. What a blast of an evening, Eric from AR sat in all night with us on guitar which added so much flavor.
This was going to be one epic day. (Boat excursion, sightseeing, mansion tour, vineyard tasting, rock show.) When I plan these adventures, I know I can be a bit bold but, hey… anything worth doing should be overdone. Well, sometimes anyway. Thanks for rollin' with me on this stuff.
9 AM came and the trolleys were there to take us to Newport to start the day. The panoramic views off the Mount Hope Bridge were breathtaking as we headed south over the harbor, through the rolling hills and farms of Aquidneck Island all the way past the beaches of Middletown and into Newport.
Upon arrival to the cobblestone streets of Newport, some of us strolled about the wharfs and some sought out some early morning libations #"OhNoMimosa". OK, fine, that was me and my gang…don't judge.
We boarded the two mighty vessels from Gansett Cruises and set out in the Newport Harbor to enjoy a late morning cruise, learning about some remarkable history and seeing some water views of dramatic mansions, forts and unbelievable sailboats and yachts. America's Cup winners were still in the water to check out and we even saw Pete Townshend's massive craft. (No he wasn't on the bow doing windmills). And like the scene ("cue the deer") , straight out of the classic film, Funny Farm, 12 porpoises came along both our boats as if to welcome all the OSM guests to Rhode Island. It was unbelievable and apparently has only happened 4 times in 10 years. Next year…Whales with Jonny riding on their backs.
OK, so after we docked those puppies, we jumped back on the trolleys and heading just up the hill to see one of the most dramatic mansions in our country. The mighty Breakers, owned by The Vanderbilts as a summer home. Whaaaaaaat? This 30 minute headphone guided tour seriously classed up the event, so we decided this was the perfect locale to take our group shot.
Keeping with the high falutin air that OSM had taken on, we had the trolleys take us (at once!) to the closest vineyard, where we might sample the local wines while being entertained by the best talent around. Boston's own Chris Trapper joined the circus for the final two stops. His set at the vineyard was just wonderful and his late night one back at Judge Roy Bean's was laced with just the right amount of songcraft, sarcasm, humor, heart and profanity we needed to take us over the moon. Chris is the real deal. Go check him out when we rolls through your town. McAloon, Dunne, Williams & Nicky P just crushed it all weekend long with outstanding performances at various spots. All of these men have albums out and you must own them.
A huge thank you to all the establishments who hosted us as well as my hard working crew of Kevin McFadden, Mike Massa, Brian Kacmarsky, Rodney Millette (& behind the scenes consultant Colleen Connor) and especially Patrick McAloon for as always being my "get this done" guy, no matter what the task, in addition to mastering it on stage every damn night.
And thank YOU for joining us and believing in my vision.
My parents brought me up to stop and smell the roses, thanks for letting me lovingly shove them in your face. See you next year in Rhode Island!
Based on the feedback this very exclusive event will sell out again very quickly. Do not wait on tickets when they go on sale (GET ON THE MAILING LIST to stay tuned atPATMCGEE.net)
Trust me, it's THIS good….
A shout out to Fishman for making such a killer piece of equipment (AS220), allowing us to rock anywhere we see fit!
Thanks Dena Davis and Jon Tyler for the loaner gear as well!
Michael Massa gets all the credit for 96.7% of these delicious photos. Great work my friend. I took the lame ones.


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Enjoy an evening of performances to the tunes of classic Christmas songs, accompanied by the elegant ballet renditions.
Enjoy an evening of performances to the tunes of classic Christmas songs, accompanied by the elegant ballet renditions.
Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, one thing is for sure—this show is a must watch! Join us this November 18 & 19 at the CCP Main Theater for PBT's favorite holiday classic, The Nutcracker
"The Merry Widow" was first shown as an operetta by Franz Lehar in Vienna in 1905. The operetta has been used as the basis for several choreographic versions by ballet companies worldwide.
In its very own version, "The Merry Widow" is skillfully choreographed and presented by Philippine Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director, Ronilo Jaynario in way that's guaranteed to appeal to the Filipino audience's inherent eye for passion, melodrama and "vida/contravida" counterplay. Through a series of pas de deux and dance scenes, themes of courtship,
romance, forbidden love and adultery receive both provocative and witty treatment. The dancers are called upon to show their talents in classical ballet, character dance, mime, and theater acting.
Coming from a wellspring of Filipino talent, honed by the dedication of its Russian ballet master, Anatoly Panasyukov and its Artistic Director, Ronilo Jaynario, and supported by a powerhouse cast of homegrown talent, PBT's "The Merry Widow" features Irene Kim Abrogena, the highest awarded female dancer in the 2016 CCP Ballet Competition's Senior
Solo Category and Veronica Atienza, 4th place winner at the 2016 World Ballet Competition (widely considered to be the Olympics of Dance) alternating in the lead role, with esteemed guest artist Martin Buczko, whose dancing and choreographic talents come to the Philippines from Germany, his current base in Europe.
It is worthwhile to note that prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn danced the role of Hanna Glawari when she was almost 60 years old, as her last major ballet role before her retirement. At PBT, "The Merry Widow" will be danced by young lead dancers, both between the ages of 19-21. It will be interesting to watch their take on this ballet's challenging mix of maturity and humor with grace and aplomb.
Come and enjoy "The Merry Widow", PBT's second offering for its 31st Season, on Sept 30 at 3pm and 8pm and on October 1 at 3pm.
September 30, 2017 (Saturday) | 3PM & 8PM
October 1, 2017 (Sunday) | 3PM
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines held its second Ballet Competition on November 17 & 19, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).
Ballet dancers from different parts of the country competed in the Junior Category (13-18 years old) on November 17, 2016 and the Senior Category (19-25 years old) on November 19, 2016. The Competition consisted of two parts: the first part was the rendition of classical variations, and the second part was the performance of a contemporary piece.
Choreographer of "Ili Ili" Gerardo Francisco interpreted by Joshua Rey Enciso.
Choreographer of "Empty" Gebvelle Ray Selga interpreted by Al Frederick Abraham
Original Article: http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/press-room/ccp-announces-ballet-competition-2016-winners/
The Filipino Heritage Festival and PAGCOR presented Philippine Ballet Theatre's "PILIPINO KOMIKS" on May 14, 2017 (3PM & 8PM) at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
This comedy neo-classical ballet in 3-acts pays tribute to Mars Ravelo and brings to life such characters such as Darna, Valentina, Dyesebel and Bangenge, in a dance story and spectacle of the battle between good and evil.
Original Article: http://philippinewide.blogspot.com/2017/05/gener-caringals-pilipino-komiks-re.html
Photo Credits: Erica M. Jacinto
Veronica T. Atienza and Mikaela Lauryn D. Santos, who are included in Philippine Ballet Theatre's roster beginning this 30th season, participated in the 2016 World Ballet Competition.
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When I sit quietly during a show, I absorb everything, the artistry, the music, and I just sit there and I soak it all in. It feeds the soul. Something always stays with you: something beautiful, elegant, and inspiring. If you've never seen a good ballet production, you're missing out on something very important in your life.
What probably made this version special was the participation of some 100 young dancers from several dance studios in assorted roles, from the young army of the Nutcracker and the children of the Mother Ginger (danced with pizzazz by Rolby Lacaba) to the playmates of Clara.
Philippine Ballet Theatre's staging of The Nutcracker was an A-grade production, and it was nothing short of delightful.
Probably one of the most popular ballets in the world, The Nutcracker Ballet story originated from the "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" (German: Nussknacker und Mausekönig), a story written in 1816, by the German writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
By popular demand, "Golden Boy of Ballet", Joseph Phillips, will return to Manila to perform the role of the Nutcracker Prince, partnering PBT's home grown ballerinas, Lobreza Pimentel. Regine Magbitang takes on the roles of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Close to 100 dancers participate in this wonderful German tale. The charming Mother Ginger scene with numerous petite ballerinas from leading area ballet schools will be included in the production this year. Artistic director Ronilo Jaynario restages the production.
By popular demand, the "Golden Boy of Ballet", Joseph Phillips, will return to Manila from Russia to perform the role of the Nutcracker Prince, partnering PBT's home grown ballerinas, Veronica Ylagan. Lobreza Pimentel and Regine Magbitang will take on the roles of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
With a cast of almost 100 and with "Golden Boy of Ballet" Joseph Phillips and Veronica Ylagan in the lead, the Philippine Ballet Theater headed by President Sylvia Lichauco de Leon will present The Nutcracker Ballet Suite.
The spectacular production at the CCP main auditorium manifested to a most remarkable degree the technical skill, grace and musicality of both the soloists and the corps de ballet.
"These talented young boys," she points to a particular picture, "come from a poor family of nine children all sleeping in one room." They attended the workshops and were named apprentices last year. PBT's Russian ballet instructor Anatoli Panasyukov (whom everybody calls "Papa") see so much potential in them.
Based in Russia, the heartland of ballet, he is one of the few Americans to make it in the major companies that have remained exclusive to Russians. Phillips is a principal dancer of the Primorsky Opera and Ballet Theater in Vladivostok, Russia's port city. Primorsky is a satellite of the legendary Maryinsky (formerly Kirov) Ballet, the company that honed such icons as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Natalia Makarova and Rudolf Nureyev.
This latest Don Q in Manila is one more big reason why PBT should get equal support from the country's dance lovers and corporate sponsors.
Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT) will present Le Corsaire -- with music by Adolphe Charles Adam and original choreography by Francois LeComb -- this weekend as a full-length ballet with two acts, featuring Lemuel Capa and Nordic Caraig alternating as Conrad, Veronica Ylagan and Regine Magbitang playing Medora, and Joanna Galeste and Lobreza Pimentel alternating as Gulnare.

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MGMT is an amazing band. they rockz. Check 'em out. Their amazing, calming yet exhilarating! Synth – Indie rock yet still sounding so acoustic. Unlike anything I've ever heard before, and I love them sooo much! So of my personal Favorite songs include Kids, Indie Rokkers, Electric Feel, Time to Pretend, Boogie Down, and all these songs remixes, but everything by this ah-mazing group is awesome!
Formerly called Management, they shortened it to MGMT and that is their official band name now. They formed in upstate New York, and now look at them, rising stars! (They rock out loud!)
Their websites (you can listen to many tracks, get merchandise, learn random crap, etc.) http://www.whoismgmt.com/
Enjoy them. Love them. Rock out to them while your in the shower and almost slip and fall, then catch yourself but knock down shampoo bottles in the process and cause everyone else to wonder what the heck is going on in there. MGMT rocks out loud!
Also. another thing, my imaginary readers – I ask of you: What are some of your favorite up and coming Indie Synth Rock bands?!?!!


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Family Law Protocol, 4th Edition
£39.95 – Published by Law Society Publishing: 30 October 2015
If the job of a book reviewer is to indicate to the reader of the review whether they should acquire the book, then this must surely be the easiest reviewing job I have ever done. The current (now 4th) edition of the Family Law Protocol is, quite simply, an essential occupant of the bookshelf of every family law practitioner. If you have not done so already, acquire a copy now!
I could end this review there, but I suppose I should say a little more, primarily for the benefit of those (surely few) who are not aware of the Protocol.
First published in 2002, the Family Law Protocol provides a set of best practice guidelines for all family law practitioners. Developed by the Law Society in association with Resolution and other leading organisations, interest groups and figures in the field, the Protocol provides guidance on everything from taking instructions, to dealing with specific areas of family law (public law is included, but practitioners in that field should also refer to the separate volume, Good Practice in Child Care Cases), with an emphasis on attempting to achieve resolution of family disputes by means of ADR, and an insistence that court proceedings should be a last resort. The Protocol is endorsed by the President of the Family Division, Cafcass and the Family Law Bar Association, amongst others.
For those who possess a copy of the 3rd edition (which is now five years old), this edition has been amended in a number of ways, including:
- Updating of the main Protocol which, for the benefit of those who have not seen a previous edition, "details those overarching matters family lawyers must consider in order to promote their clients' best interests".
- Taking account of significant developments including the creation of the Family Court, new legislation and changes to public funding in family law proceedings.
- Adding new chapters on domestic abuse and honour based violence, forced marriages and FGM and alternative pathways to parenthood.
In short, whether you have an earlier edition or not, you have a reason to acquire this volume.
Before I end this review I should mention one of those involved in the drafting of the Protocol, Robin ap Cynan. Sadly, Robin passed away suddenly last month. For a little information about his contribution to the profession in general and family law in particular, and for tributes to him, see this article in The Law Society Gazette.
The Family Law Protocol is available from the Law Society bookshop, in either hardcopy (paperback) or (from the 20th of December) EPUB form.


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In the words of a very brave father, who deserves to be heard:
"Do Something about it. Make the changes Now."
In the words of a very brave father, who deserves to be heard:
"Do Something about it. Make the changes Now."
This post is partly inspired by the ever increasing prescription of medications for depression and anxiety. It is also informed by clients who have been told, perhaps by friends or family, that they must be mentally unwell, given the symptoms they present with (fatigue, worry, low mood, tearfulness, etc.). This can be daunting for individuals who have perhaps watched relatives endure mental health problems, and naturally fear that they may be heading down a slippery slope.
I am not suggesting that changes in mood be dismissed; it is important to inform your GP if you are struggling with fluctuating mood that has gone on for some time with no obvious trigger. Anxiety and low mood often come to the fore when we find ourselves under pressure or faced with uncertainty. In some cases, we may be able to problem-solve issues resulting in an improvement in mood but this requires some detective work in the first instance to identify contributing factors.
Often, individuals are carrying enormous burdens that they have become accustomed to and therefore do not make the link between their responsibilities to others and their deteriorating mood. Exhaustion can have a profound effect on physical and emotional well-being and does not necessarily suggest an underlying mental health problem. In some cases medication can ease periods of extreme anxiety and low motivation but solving the cause of this exhaustion is the only real path to recovery.
I would advise people struggling with low mood to ask themselves if they are stretching themselves too thin, giving to the detriment of receiving, and asking of themselves what they would not ask of others. It can be tough to challenge our norms, especially if we have become accustomed to being the 'strong' one who never says no for fear of letting others down. However, the results could be surprising. When we reduce our desire to take on the world we may come to find that others have been dis-empowered by our input and can now start to develop their own coping mechanisms, freeing up more time to look after yourself.
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Tagged exhaustion, medication, standards
How I wish I could capture and distill the dignity and spirit of clients facing daily battles with mental health problems. It is quite extraordinary how the human spirit to survive and flourish can remain in the face of fear, anxiety and despair.
There is a great deal of research into factors affecting resilience; some point to positive role models, and others to character traits. In my experience, it remains a mystery.
I have met individuals who have endured multiple traumatic events, face obsessive rituals that dominate their days, and struggle with unimaginable inner torment. And yet, these individuals continue to seek answers and solutions to their unwelcome afflictions. It is a credit to them as individuals and a testament to the human determination to survive.
I believe it is near impossible for those who have never experienced a loss of reality or an event that defies belief, to imagine what life might look life in the aftermath of this: darker, more fragile, unjust? And yet, there are survivors, those who have been there and back again.
There is a theory, loosely based on the common dictum: 'What doesn't kill us…only makes us stronger'. It is called Post Traumatic Growth Theory. This theory suggests that it is not only possible to successfully treat symptoms associated with trauma but to growpersonally as a result of this. I am not entirely bowled over by this assumption given the perhaps overly positive spin it suggests. However, I would very much like to believe that the human spirit can accommodate significant blows and remain resolute in the face of an uncertain future where appropriate support is provided.
I can testify to what I have seen in my practice; a desire to find meaning where at first there seems none. This need for meaning aligns itself with the metaphor of the brain as an information processing system. If it is possible to locate trauma and injustice within some form of an extended world view, then what occurs to us over our lifetime, good or bad, might have some chance of being appropriately accommodated, along with all the other experiences and memories that we so efficiently store away.
Following successful treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, I have often observed a shift in clients' perspectives towards the self, others and the world. Where once there was no self-compassion to be found, kindness might evolve. Where there was no purpose, a desire to support others can emerge. Perhaps it is integral to the human mind to find meaning in the face of adversity.
Whatever may be the key to resilience, it must not be overlooked by the symptoms associated with poor mental health. To do so would be a huge disservice to those who have suffered and survived.
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Tagged Resilience
Clients often report feeling fraudulent entering therapy, stating that they had a happy childhood and no significant traumas in their life to date. In their mind, it is they who are fully responsible for their ongoing depression or anxiety. We tend to think of traumatic events as those extremes we hear about in the media: rape, assault, terrorism etc. In reality, the link between trauma and a traumatized brain is less clear cut.
Life is littered with uncertainties and perceived threats, to our lives, self-esteem and confidence. In the face of such threats, some of us are simply unequipped to deal with the psychological fall out – through no fault of our own. To assume full responsibility for how we react to these events, is inaccurate and disregards all that we now know about the brain. Brain imaging has revealed our limitations as human beings to differentiate between perceived and real danger. As a result, it may be more accurate to attribute some responsibility to our innate physiology.
I prefer to use the word 'traumatized' in therapy rather than labeling specific events as the moment trauma occurred. This allows clients to identify behaviors, emotions and thoughts that may indicate a 'traumatized brain'. Put simply, a traumatized mind is a 'confused or disorganized' mind, involuntarily firing on all cylinders and largely out-with our control due to our evolution.
A traumatized mind is separate from the traumatic event. We are not born with the skills to self-soothe in the face of danger (perceived or real). We may seek them out in infancy but there is no guarantee these needs will be met through our environment. We have to learn these skills, to enable our brain to successfully access the parasympathetic nervous system, which essentially sends in the 'para'-troupers in times of stress to calm the flames of anxiety and fear.
We learn key nurturing skills in early childhood, largely from care givers. Given that care givers are only human, and may well be inexperienced at managing their own emotions, we may find ourselves vulnerable to developing self-compassion. This is not to say our parents or peers are to blame for our underdeveloped brains rather that it is in no way our own fault as individuals for getting trapped in a traumatized mindset.
The good news is, no matter how traumatized our brains may be, brain imaging has shown that these key nurturing skills can be learnt at any age with the help of psycho-education and/or appropriate psychotherapy. Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness all offer ways to calm the traumatized mind and gain essential self-regulatory skills.
It might be useful to consider the mindset that is engaged in the face of danger for you personally? Remember, our brains may be limited by insufficient development, but they are also extremely flexible, allowing new neural pathways to develop and arming us with more efficient and effective skills. A traumatic event can never be eradicated from our memories but we can significantly re-wire how our brains relate to these memories.
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Tagged trauma
I wrote a while back about the impact of shame and how often this can lie at the root of psychological distress. Here's a few more pointers on how shame can be tackled with compassion focused therapy.
Shame often disguises itself in more easily identifiable emotions, including, anger, disgust, anxiety, and depression. When shame is unresolved it can lie dormant for a long time. Typical behaviours that we might find ourselves caught up in are, self harming and aggression (attack), submissiveness to other's demands (submit), and withdrawal from others (hide).
Shame is a normal human emotion, essential for the survival of social evolution, however, if left to eat away at us, it will often raise its ugly head again and again when we are feeling vulnerable or stressed. The power of shame is such that it can feel like a knife in the back, knocking our confidence and sense of direction and self worth. We can feel shamed socially, leaving us vulnerable and highly alert to other people's judgments, and shamed internally, where we become our own worst and punitive critic, irrelevant of other people's comments.
The good news is, no matter when or where our sense of shame comes from, the shameful mindset has been learned and therefore, we have the opportunity to learn a new mindset, one based on compassion.
The compassionate mindset involves first looking at the root cause, usually a situation or comment from others in the past, that first sowed the seeds of shame. This is followed by skills based training in Mindfulness, a meditative technique, which opens the door to a new way of interacting with our emotions, behaviours and thoughts. In a nutshell, Mindfulness increases self awareness of the shameful mindset, promotes self healing, and nurtures our ability to develop kindness, compassion, and a non-judgmental stance towards ourselves.
A great book for anyone struggling with shame and looking for an alternative path to freedom is The Compassionate Mind Approach to Recovering from Trauma by Deborah Lee.
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Tagged anger, compassion focused therapy, mindfulness, Shame, trauma
Exercise and adopting a generally healthy lifestyle are often key factors credited with helping to sustain good mental health. Naturally, most people who are coming to the end of psychological therapy are keen to maintain their improved health; what is not so commonly cited is the benefit of knowing your own particular warning signs.
Recovering alcoholics are all too aware of the triggers that can pose a threat to maintaining a sober lifestyle. Willpower can be helpful in some cases, but faced with a Christmas party or a sudden life crisis, the recovered alcoholic can find themselves once again staring their demons in the eye. Even our thoughts can blind us in times of stress and worry, the idea that we can be 'cured' for life is misleading. It would be wise to keep in the back of our minds that we all have our vulnerabilities and though they may not haunt us in our day-to-day lives any more, they have shown themselves to be extremely powerful and deserve a degree of respect and caution as we move forward.
Any therapist worth their salt, will dedicate sufficient time towards the end of therapy for the client to explore their own 'warning signs': essentially emotional, physical and behavioural signs that might indicate a step towards that slippery slope. Maintaining good mental health is just that; a maintenance job, that in itself can prove rewarding as a reminder of how well one we are doing.
The less conspicuous warning signs can often be difficult to spot in order to swiftly nip them in the bud. These include sleep disturbance following a period of relative stability, weight gain or loss, physical aches and pains and even a period of elated mood that is not common to the individual despite all the positive feelings that come with it.
Relapse prevention is often best supported by checking in from time to time with a trusted clinician for a mental MOT. The simple act of keeping a diary with a view to reviewing day-to-day observations that might be impacting on our mood can also be extremely useful.
As someone who struggles with mental health issues, I am all too aware of the importance of keeping an eye on any signs that have in the past snowballed and led to a drop in self-esteem and a fear of relapse. In no way do I live my life under the microscope of these fears, scrutinizing my every move, rather, I take each day for what it brings with an awareness that just as life can be unpredictable so too can my moods. I own my vulnerabilities as well as my strengths and this alone makes me feel all the more confident moving forward.
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Tagged Addict recovery, addictions, mental health, relapse prevention, warning signs
Now that's an interesting one. I would have to say, on balance, yes and no.
I myself have experienced episodes of depression and anxiety and I have also bared witness to family members struggling with addiction, psychosis and schizoid affective disorder. So you would think, on balance, that I would have a good head start as a psychotherapist working with clients who report very similar symptoms.
It is true that my personal experiences have had a significant bearing on my choice of current profession; however, with experience, I can see some of the pitfalls of 'over identification'. Is it always possible to remain subjective when the client seems to be telling 'your story'? Can one always retain professional distance if this is the case?
In my experience to date, I have paid particular attention to these obstacles and have discussed such transference issues at length with my supervisor. I guess this is not a challenge specific to therapists as it appears to be human nature to identify and empathize with others. It does however require self-reflection as it is not the norm for therapists to self-disclose whilst working with a client who will be quite unaware of the subtle identification process that might be going on.
I would also like to note how my own struggles with mental health have, I believe, benefitted my professional development as a psychotherapist. I have discovered that theory and formulation does not necessarily equate with desired outcomes, i.e. improved mental health and wellbeing. When I have attempted to stick rather rigidly to particular 'models' of therapeutic intervention, I have often hit a brick wall. I have essentially lost touch with the client and my own subjectivity in my attempt to remain the objective scientist. To counteract this effect, I now approach every client with a blank sheet, essentially encouraging myself to be mindful of everything that is happening within the room so as to respond authentically and holding theory, skills and my own subjective reality on an equal level.
Finally, I would like to thank all my clients to date for giving me greater insight into my own inner world. It is often assumed that given my training I must be super adept at managing my own life's worries and problems. I do my utmost to 'practice what I preach' but at the end of the day, I am human and I'm glad to be able to identify with others' difficulties. Without this personal insight I really don't know how I would be able to do my job!
Presently there is a lot of talk about the practice of Mindfulness in the media as one of the 'new' forms of treatment for depression and anxiety. Ironically, mindfulness as a form of meditative practice is in fact as old as the hills. It is only recently, that evidence-based studies have brought to the fore the powerful effects this practice can have in reducing some of life's most difficult problems – rumination and worry.
I have been using mindfulness techniques myself for about 6 months and I for one can testify to the beneficial effects they have had on reducing my own inner world. It is important to note here that I am not implying that I no longer find myself caught up in worries and pessimistic thoughts. In fact, I think I have become even more aware of how often my mind tends to lead me down this old familiar path of negativity. The effect of practicing mindfulness has led me down a completely different path, one where I am able to relatively quickly spot these thoughts as they float into my consciousness and then take a decidedly different course of action. In the past I would only become aware of such intrusions after having acted on them in some way, whether it be to try and ignore them or to act in a way that would suggest that such negative thoughts were truths rather than thoughts or opinions. Now I am not only able to spot them as they arise, I am happy to let them be, safe in the knowledge that they are just that – thoughts.
The practice of mindfulness appears in theory to be a very simple meditative act but the truth is it is a difficult and sometimes elusive skill to acquire. I have started to introduce mindfulness into my private clinical practice with great effect. Those who fully apply themselves to regular (daily) practice do appear to reap the benefits associated with a grater sense of self and greater ability to let unhelpful thoughts pass by without engaging or trying to escape.
As a cognitive behavioural therapist, there can be a tendency to stick with the evidence-based route, helping clients to challenge negative and unhelpful thoughts. Having incorporated mindfulness into my practice, I now recognise that this approach is not a one-size fits all solution to the problem of depression and anxiety. We cannot ever truly eradicate free thought, which in itself can be a great tool and without which we would lead much less richer lives. We can however, choose to cultivate that part of ourselves that is innately human; the ability to observe our own thoughts. Coupled with a non-judgmental acceptance of our inner 'chatter', we might just find ourselves on the path to better mental health and greater contentment despite the ever more chaotic and frantic world we find ourselves in.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals struggling to deal with alcohol and substance abuse. I have first hand experience of engaging with the academy through the Pierpoint organisation.
Many local authorities do not have a clear and comprehensive rehabilitation programme available to those who need it most. Pierpoint uses the model of a therapeutic community and offers individuals and their families a lifeline when all other routes may have been exhausted or ineffective.
I could go on but I would recommend you check out the links below if only for a breath of fresh air with regards to progressive treatment for addictions in the UK.
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The link above takes you to an audio file hosted by BBC News – I'm very interested to see how these home treatment plans progress. Any comments?


text: Relocation of Abloy UK Operations /Abloy/AbloyCOUK/News/abloysign_524x224.jpg Abloy UK will be relocating to a new purpose-built facility in the West Midlands at the end of March 2011. This facility includes new state-of-the-art workshops and warehousing as well as a dedicated Academy classroom and showroom. The move will allow us to further focus on one of our priorities; providing excellence in customer service. We have been working on this move for some time, to ensure both a smooth transition for all functions of the business and minimise the effect of the relocation on our customer base. Our intention is to despatch product up to and including 24th March 2011 as per normal business. Commencing 25th March we will close the despatch, warehouse, workshop and assembly functions of the business in order to relocate stock and assembly equipment to the new site. We will continue to offer sales order processing, customer enquiries, accounts and technical support facilities during the period of 25th March to 4th April. The completion date for the move is 4th April 2011 when all departments will be fully operational. For your records, our new address and contact details will be: Abloy UK Portobello WorksSchool Street Willenhall West Midlands WV13 3PW Tel: +44(0) 1902 364500Fax: =44(0) 1902 364501 We have been consulting with our employees regarding the move and can confirm that in every department of the business, senior members of staff will remain at Abloy UK thereby retaining detailed customer, product and operational expertise. In addition, you are invited to attend our new premises on Tuesday 12th April for a half day presentation, to visit the Academy facilities and tour the factory. To reserve your place in either a morning or afternoon session, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. If you have any queries regarding the move, do not hesitate to contact your Sales Manager or myself. We would like to thank you for your valued ongoing support, and look forward to inviting you to our new facility in the near future. Aaron Yule Managing Director


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Are any of you planning to see Catching Fire? I can hardly wait. (You probably noticed the countdown in my sidebar.) In all the trailers Katniss is wearing this super cool cowl/shawl thingy, so I started looking for a pattern.
I decided on the pattern by LollyKnits, which is, of course, knit. You already know that I don't knit. But I tried for the pattern. My gauge was horrible, it was going to fit a baby instead of me. So I did what I do in all these cases and adapted it to crochet. And now I'm sharing the pattern with you (for free!) so maybe you can make one and go to the movies in style. 😉
This post is linked to the Clever Chicks Blog Hop #69.
Ravelry page here
Click here for the PDF!: Katniss Cowl
As written, the cowl fits a size 'small'. Keep in mind it's drapey. If you wear a larger size, here are some suggestions.
To make the cowl bigger…
- I would use a 12 MM crochet hook, which will make it larger without doing any modifications.
- If that doesn't make it big enough, you can add any number of chains. Just make sure it's an even number for the pattern to work as written. Try 50-60 to start.
- Keep in mind that you will need more yarn if you make it bigger! With just the larger hook, and no changes, I think it would take at least another ball. Since you're crocheting looser, you're using more yarn for the same amount of stitches. It's better to get more yarn than not enough…although your savings might disagree. Coupons help. 🙂
To make the cowl smaller…
- Make less chains in the first row, make sure it's an even number ~ try 30-40 to start. Downsize the cowl as well!
- Try using worsted weight yarn and an 8 MM or so hook. Follow the pattern as written and make the first row of the triangle. It should go from your shoulder to the opposite hip. Remember, you can add chains if you're close ~ otherwise, do it with bulky yarn and try #1.
- Switch up the hook size, still using bulky yarn, trying maybe an 8 MM hook which will make it just a bit smaller – but maybe that's just the bit you need.
- 320 yards of super bulky yarn (category 6) – I used 4 balls of Lion Brand Hometown USA in Houston Cream.
- 10 MM crochet hook. Mine says it's size 'N', but many have different letters. Pay attention to the millimeter size, not the letter!
- Yarn needle, scissors, pins to help with assembly
Special Stitches
- Herringbone double crochet (hbdc): YO, insert hook into st, yo, pull loop through st and following loop, ch 1, yo, pull through 2.
- Herringbone double crochet 2 together (hbdc2tog): *Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull loop through st and following loop*, repeat from * to * in next st, yo, pull through all 3 loops.
See this post for a better explanation of the stitches, a photo tutorial, and a link to a video!
The cowl is made in three pieces: two triangles for the front & back, which are made the same way, and a cowl. The one in the movie involved crocheting around rope, but it didn't look very comfortable. Mine involves just a normal cowl. If you're into the rope look, try the cowl in this pattern (knit version) or this pattern (crochet version). They might not come out to quite the same measurements, but that shouldn't be a problem.
I worked under 2 loops of the chain (the back loop and back bump) on the first row of each part to make it sturdier.
3-4 stitches and 2 rows of herringbone dc = 2″ wide, 2″ long.
Don't panic about the gauge! Just make sure the beginning chain goes from your shoulder to the opposite hip, and you should be good.
Triangles (make 2)
Ch 46.
Row 1: Hbdc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across – 44 sts. Note: I like to work this first round by inserting my hook under both the back loop and the back bump. This makes for a neater, sturdier edge.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn (does not count as a st.) Hbdc2tog in first 2 sts, hbdc across until you reach the last 2 sts, hbdc2tog. (Decreasing by 2 sts each row)
Repeat Row 2 until you have 2 sts left.
Last row: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog. FO and weave in ends.
Cowl (make 1)
Ch 50. A note on the chain number: My cowl is rather loose and baggy, so if I were to do it again I would probably chain 40 or so. I've seen versions with a cowl done in rows so it can button up. You could also substitute a rope-like version as linked in the pattern notes.
Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch.) Hbdc in each st around. Note: I like to work this first round by inserting my hook under both the back loop and the back bump. This makes for a neater, sturdier edge. Sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch-2 to join. Turn.
Rounds 2-6 (or desired height): Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch. Hbdc in each st around. Sl st to 1st hbdc. Turn.
Fold the cowl neck in half and mark each side, so 25 stitches between each marker. Then get the triangles facing the right way (the long, starting chain side will be going across your body.) Pick either one to start with. Sew it to the cowl neck using mattress stitch, but leave about six inches of triangle at the end, which will go over your right shoulder. Then do this to the other triangle. (It should be mirrored in the back) Then sew the shoulders together. Finally, leave yourself a comfortable arm hole and sew the rest of the way down.
Maybe a drawing would be helpful? Please excuse my drawing 'skills'…
Finished Measurements
Here's a picture with the measurements (color coded, because it's fun) in inches and centimeters. I'll also write it out below in case you can't view the pictures for some reason.
Triangle Side: 21″/53.5 cm
Triangle Hypotenuse: 25″/65 cm
Armhole: 8″/20.5 cm
Shoulder: 6″/15 cm
Cowl Height: 4″/10 cm
Cowl Circumference: 30″/76 cm
If you're using acrylic yarn like I did, I highly suggest washing it when it's done, rather than blocking. Then it will be very soft and drapey. (It's also faster and easier, for those of us who worry about that sort of thing.) It's extremely warm, so it's great over a long sleeve shirt, and under a coat, if you get super cold like I do. And it's conducive to archery ~ I've checked! (I'm right-handed, but if you're not, you could just flip it around so the sleeve is on your left arm, and fire away.)
If you would like to sell items from this pattern, that's totally fine…but I would really appreciate it if you linked back to my blog! (Just a 'Pattern by Cogaroo Crafts' would be great.) Thank you!
If you have any questions, or find a mistake in the pattern (I'm sure they exist!) leave a comment and I'll be happy to help. And if you do make a Katniss Cowl, please send some pictures ~ I'd love to see. 🙂
May the odds be ever in your favor!


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PhillipCapital Malaysia expects its total assets under management to surpass RM2 billion or US$633 million by year end from RM1.5 billion presently.
Group Managing Director Andy Lim Say Kiat said the company would continuously offer a comprehensive range of good products and services to boost sales amid increasingly competitive local landscape and uncertain globalmarket.
"We aims to double our assets under management from only RM1.1 billion at the beginning of this year," he said.
In Malaysia, PhillipCapital are represented by Phillip Capital Management Sdn Bhd, Phillip Mutual Bhd, FAME Platform Sdn Bhd, Phillip Wealth Planner Sdn Bhd and Phillip Futures Sdn Bhd.
Lim said the group recently announced a strategic alliance between Planplus and FAME Platform, a member of PhillipCapital.
PlanPlus, a Canada-based company develops financial and investment planning software tools known as Plan-it,and provides industry-leading training for use by financial institutions, professional advisors and educators.
Lim said through this strategic alliance, PhillipCapital's multi-product wealth management platform, known asFAME, would be integrated with Planplus' Plan-it financial planning software, giving access to our financialplanners a world-class tool to further create value for investors.
"We also introduced FAME Mobile, the mobile version of the wealth management platform FAME," he said.
With this platform, Lim said financial advisors and investors were empowered with a mobile application to viewup to date investment portfolio valuation, retrieve cost of investment, unrealised profit or loss andtransaction history for investments in various investment products marketed by the group of companies.
"Financial advisor and investors are provided a handy tool to monitor published price of more than 280 unittrust funds," he said.
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text: Railroad Injury Blog 2011 August Railroad Workers & Workers' Compensation Previous Post | Next Post Railroad Workers & Workers' Compensation Posted By Doran & Murphy, PLLC || 15-Aug-2011 As many people know, injured railroad workers are not entitled to workers' compensation. An injured railroader's rights to compensation are found in the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). There are several differences between Worker's Compensation and the FELA. First, workers' compensation is a "no fault" system. This means workers do not have to show an employer's negligence caused the injury. Under the FELA, the injured railroad worker must show that the employer's negligence contributed to the injury. Second, workers' compensation cases are rarely decided by juries, while FELA cases are often decided by juries. Third, workers' compensation covers most workers, while the FELA covers most railroad workers. The FELA requires railroads to provide employees with a reasonably safe place to work, safe equipment, and adequate training. If a railroad fails to provide a reasonably safe place to work, the railroad is held responsible. An injured railroad worker is entitled to lost wages, decreased earning power, lost medical benefits, medical expenses, disfigurement, and past and future pain and suffering. Congress passed the FELA in 1908 to help railroad workers seek compensation for injuries sustained as a result of their employer's negligence. Today the lawyers at Doran & Murphy continue to represent railroad workers and their families. If you were injured at work on the railroad and need help getting compensation, please call us at 1-800-374-2144 or contact us through email. Categories: General, Railroad, Train Accident, Train Derailment Share Post


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- Johan Bavman photographed fathers in Sweden, which has generous parental leave
- Sweden's policies encourage fathers to take just as much leave as mothers
(CNN)When photographer Johan Bavman became a father for the first time, he took more than a passing wonder about how his native Sweden is said to be the most generous nation on Earth for parental leave.
He immersed himself in fatherhood -- twice over, you might say.
He used his photography to document the real-life experience of other fathers taking full advantage of Sweden's extraordinary program, which allows mothers and fathers to take long, long leaves from their careers so they can care for their newborns.
Get this: Sweden grants a total of 480 calendar days of parental leave, with 390 of them paid at 80% of income, with a maximum of 3,160 euros a month or $3,474. The remaining 90 days are paid at a flat-rate benefit of 20 euros a day, or $22.
But there's a catch. Fathers have to share that leave with mothers.
So to promote both parents to raise their children, Sweden has mandated that 60 of the 480 days be "daddy months" or "partner months." If the 60 daddy days aren't used, they are lost, reducing the maximum leave to 420 days.
The country also created a "gender equality bonus": the more days that parents share the leave equally, they get a bonus that could total up to 1,500 euros, or $1,649.
The idea is for both parents to share the joys and struggles of raising infants.
In reality, only 12% of Swedish couples equally share the 480 days of leave, Bavman said, with women continuing to lead the way as the stay-at-home parent and men as the careerist.
Still, Bavman mused last summer about how the policy impacts those men who use the full measure of their parental leave.
At first, Bavman had difficulty finding such men.
But the fathers he did find and photograph, he captured their devotion in realistic imagery.
"I realized while I was talking to these dads, these dads are struck by how important the bonding is between you and the children," said Bavman, who now has a 3-year-old son, Viggo, with partner Linda Stark, a freelance journalist.
"I didn't want to bring out fathers as superdads," Bavman said. "I wanted to bring out these role models which people can connect to.
"I want to have those dads who can also show their tiredness ... which comes with being home with your children. It's a hard full-time job. This is something that we have been taking for granted for hundreds of years. This is something that mothers have never been recognized for."
He also found moments of humor, with one child nearly ripping apart the shirt of his busy father.
The fathers have become more understanding of their wives and even their own mothers, Bavman said. Some are now considering a career change to accommodate their parenthood.
"Being home nine months, they get time to think about their life," the photographer said.
Bavman is looking for a total of 60 fathers to photograph, to culminate in an exhibition and a book.
So far he's found 35 worthy of his lens.


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As parents, we know it's all about the little things. The moments we spend listening to our children, the small steps they take toward learning to walk, the skills they learn on their way to mastering a new sport and the little, healthy choices they make that can lead to big rewards.
As we ramp up for the back-to-school frenzy, it's all too easy to lose hold of the healthy eating habits we made part of our summer routine. But if you start with little changes to your family's breakfasts, lunchboxes or after-school snacks, staying on the right track can be as easy as 1-2-3!
Join us (@Blueberry411 and @LatinaMomBlogs) on Twitter this Thursday evening to gather ideas for healthy snacks and lunchbox items your kids will actually eat and other #LittleChanges that lead to healthy rewards.
Speaking of rewards, we'll be giving away prizes, too! We're giving away Visa gift cards and blueberry prize packs!
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The Mission: Read Ulysses over the summer and blog about it.
For the longest time I have thought of James Joyce's Ulysses as the Mount Everest of Literature. The book is complex, long, and let's be honest, kind of boring, and nobody should read it unless they have to.
Nobody but me, anyways.
What little I know of Ulysses was gained in an English Lit. class years ago, and from what I recall I think I cut that class more often than any other. I did enjoy reading "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", but I never really managed to wrap my head around the sequel. Now in my forties and with my own book of poems published, I have decided that it is high time I paid some literary dues and go through this book, cover to cover, with no help, no secondary reading material, and no analysis other than what I post on this blog. I don't expect that what I write will add any new, brilliant scholarship to "Ulysses", and I expect I'll probably get a lot of it wrong, but what you will get is one man's thoughts and opinions regarding what has been called the most important novel ever written.
So in the beginning….


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45 uses for Lemon that will Amaze You !!! Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. The following list will amaze you, you'll likely want to stock at least a few lemons in your kitchen 24-7. —->
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Every year, the Collaborative Library Summer Program hosts a Teen Video Challenge. Teens, ages 13-18 are asked to make 30-90 second videos to promote libraries and reading that incorporate the summer reading theme slogan. This year, the slogan is "Beneath the Surface."
A team of teens at Eva Perry Library created a video for this contest. After 2 hours of filming and countless hours of editing, our video is complete. There will be one winner in each state, so wish us luck. The winning teens receive $275 and the sponsoring library also receives prizes.
The video entry was created by Sahil Thakore, Joey Gizzi, Joey Matthews, Christopher Martinez, and Jack Cicin. The concept was created by a group of teens, script by Sahil Thakore. Music is by Nax Torres, under a Noncommercial Attribution Creative Commons License. And here is our video!


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The sand and clay of the Southeastern United States offers Carolina Ceramics the ability to create unrivaled brick colors. We are continually adding new colors, textures, shapes and sizes to our line. In addition to rich through-the-body color, our flexible packaging capabilities allow us to blend multiple colors together in one order. Imagine the range of possibilities! You may be surprised by our palette, but don't be surprised when your building is recognized for its extraordinary brick. Need a custom blend? We can do that! So before you settle on a "me-too" brick for your projects, give Carolina Ceramics a call!


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1. In Branded I discussed the benefits to all lawyers of creating a personal brand online. Linked In is a credible, professional online network which is designed to provide you with the the tools to establish your online professional persona quickly and simply on a canvas which Twitter and, say, Facebook can't provide:
- Your Linked In profile page acts as an online CV
- The profiles of those who you are connected with are stored in an easily-searchable Contacts list
- Links to your website, blog and Twitter account can be easily incorporated into your profile page to showcase your wider online presence
- Status updates, activity timelines, group links and recommendations showcase your business impact
3. Linked In groups offer you a members-only style form for you to connect with other in-house professionals. To get you started, here are a selection of Linked In groups focussed on in-house lawyers:
- In House Legal
- Legal Week: In-house lawyers group
- The Lawyer: In-house Hub
- Law Department Management
4. Linked In groups provide you with the opportunity to, not only connect with other in-house counsel, but to also learn from, join in and create discussions on your group's specialist subject area. Members of groups share information resources, survey data and pose questions on topics of interest, and if you choose to subscribe to your group's email update (on a daily or weekly basis) all of that valuable information and discussion-based material can be delivered direct to your in-box.
5. Lawyers are one of the professions which are traditionally dragged into technology. My real-life contacts from law firms are under-represented on Linked In and, those law firm contacts who are there, have the least active profiles. As in-house counsel, I like to think we're more connected with the way the rest of business uses technology and we should prove to the professional community that lawyers can have a social (networking) life too!
And, if you're a lawyer who does embrace technology, Linked In is one of the venues where you'll come across other tech-savvy lawyers.
I'll see you on Linked In then: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/melaniejhatton


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Kim: Hold me.
Edward: I can't.
Bill: Sweetheart, you can't buy the necessities of life with cookies.
Jim: Forget about holding her hand, man. Think about the damage he could do to other places.
Kim: Before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. I don't think it would be snowing now if he weren't still up there. Sometimes you can still catch me dancing in it.
Esmerelda: I can't believe you sheep have strayed so far from the path of righteousness!
Edward: We're not sheep!
Peg Boggs: How was it?
Edward: It was great. She showed me all the wallpaper and where everything is going to go.
Peg Boggs: Well that's nice.
Edward: And then she brought me in the back room where she took all her clothes off.
Edward: I knew it was Jim's house.
Kim: Then why did you do it?
Edward: Because you asked me to.
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|Still raising her, due to her having high Magic-Related Stats, i decided i'll go the Spellcaster route but also wanted to have some Heals for when i'm derping around on the Stage or playing with Japanese.
So basically i need only to rely on my Ring's damage and can stick with basically any good weapon i want, as long as i can get an Enchant on it or have it innate Element.
In the light of that i wanted her to be able to play with Rapiers as good as she would with Rings.
That is why i decided to go CLC -> CRD -> SNT -> PLD (EX is unclear yet, maybe DRG lol :D?)
The decision whether i wanna do CRD or WLK was, hard, for me. CRD pays off with Buffs, WLK with Debuffs AND Word of Curse. The ultimate choice i met, that made me go for CRD was actually me wanting to play with my Rapiers as soon as possible and because Gavodir already has WLK Route Sasha, i thought my CRD would complement that just fine.
Going for SNT was a no-brainer, Rapier/Ring both at 5, also i can get Ressurection, which is a free bail-out card for when i'm derping around with Gavodir.
PLD is still rather unclear choice, but i made a Mace for that already so i most likely will play PLD then. Although Sage is very good choice too, Invert Shock and Finishers are very nice to have.
The First Rapier i made for my SNT.
The Second Rapier i made, right after Hristo Rapier.
This is the most recent Rapier i finished. The main reason was to have Swift-Flash, and i had the choice of either getting a Sealed-Share Rapier and downgrading it to LV5, or finding a non-Sealed one and taking it.
I made this a long time ago, but i took a notice of that only recently.


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Littlest Pet Shop Friends Nintendo DS Game
You can jump right into your own Littlest Pet Shop World, full of cute, quirky pets that magically come to life in an exciting digital world. Collect some of the newest and cutest pets, and explore the four seperate enviroments where you can take care of, and play with your pets in lots of fun mini-games.
The more time you spend having fun with your pet, the more goodies you earn for your pet shop, including new pets, play sets, accessories, and so much more! Play Littlest Pet Shop in a whole new way!
Hey kids, if you're reading this, get your parents permission and check out the Littlest Pet Shop Website, there's a great link to put your very own Wish List up so you can show your parents how great it all is.
You can meet the Littlest Pet Shop Pets, watch the videos, and check out the awesome screen shots from the games. Lots of fun stuff to be seen.
Available on Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS games, rated E for Everyone! (that means it's family friendly!) Published by Electronic Arts Inc.
Littlest Pet Shop Friends Littlest Pet Shop Online
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Littlest Pet Shop City Friends Littlest Pet Shop Friends Wii
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Being a Mom, I don't always like for kids to shove their heads into a video game, to simply "veg out". It's not all bad allowing your kids having a game system. If you don't know much about the Nintendo DS, I'd like to take a minute and tell you about it.
Nintendo has been around for a good long time, I am in fact a game Mario Brothers addict lover. My kids introduced me to Game Boy Advance. Then to the Nintendo DS which is backwards compatible with games, meaning that we as parents can "recycle" in a sense, previous games. My daughter and I both have a Nintendo DS game system, and we use them to "chat" with one another from room to room. We love playing games together on it, and beating each others high scores. The weather outside can sometimes be outright frightful, and having a DS around is fun, and entertaining when kids can't run out to play. I take care of my elderly Mother and even she has a Game Boy Advance of her own! My daughter and I keep our Nintendo DS on charge for when she has to see the Dr., or when we take my Mom to the Dr. It really helps to pass the time. I have also mentioned before that my family lives in a rural area, which is wonderful … however it also leaves for longer drives for shopping, and other errands. Again, the Nintendo DS goes many places with us, and it's enjoyed by all of us of varying ages! If you don't have one, or if your kids don't have one give it a look over, it may come in handier than you think. Not all games are geared for kids, there are many games that are for cooking, puzzles, the list goes on and on!
I was sent a Littlest Pet Shop DS game for review, I was not paid any monetary compensation for this review. This post is my opinion and should be taken as just that. Having received samples has no impact on my personal use, experience, or like for any product.
4 Comments »
This looks like a really cute game! Great review. Makes me want a DS to play it!
Comment by Rachel | 29 November, 2009 |
Oh my 7 year old daughter would love this! I am going to look into it some more. 🙂
Comment by Denise D | 29 November, 2009 |
Awesome review! I want that game for me know! heehe!
Comment by Cindy Hickman @lifeonprint | 29 November, 2009 |
this looks cute..my daughter has the cats game and she loves it so I bet she would like this too
Comment by hollowsins | 29 November, 2009 |


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Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. Today is the day where we turn to ourselves and to others, and say "I'll see you tomorrow," because we're trying to promise to stay, and we're trying to ask them to do the same. Because we're still here. Because some people aren't. Because depression lies. Because the path gets narrow.
I'm still here. I'm still here because Disneyland exists, and I can go there, even if it's not as often as I'd like. I'm still here because my cats don't understand why I ever leave the house at all, even when it's to buy them food and treats, and they would never stop waiting for me to come home. I'm still here because there are so many dogs I have yet to meet.
I'm still here because I still ache for some of the people who have gone, and I don't want to do that to anyone who loves me. I'm still here because some days I'm too much of a coward to pick up the razor, and other days I'm brave enough not to pick up the razor, and as long as it stays out of my hand, I'm okay. I'm still here because I know that depression lies, and when it gets too loud, I can ask other people to talk me through the silence.
I'm still here because the Counting Crows are on tour again, because there are movies I still need to see and books I still need to read and favorite songs I still need to hear for the very first time. I'm still here because the thought of strangers going through my things distresses me (and is the reason that sometimes very bad depressive patches will come with a lot of acquisitions). I'm still here because I haven't had the chance to write the X-Men yet, and when I do, I am going to change the world. I'm still here because I want to be, because I need to be, and because the fight is still worth fighting.
I'm still here because the world contains tomatoes. Because Lush has started making a blackcurrant frosting-scented shower gel. Because I really like television. Because the stories I tell matter to people, sometimes more than I could ever have dreamed. Because I want to see a lot of Broadway shows. Because I've never been to Japan, or New Zealand, or Wyoming. Because there are so many corn fields for me to run through, laughing, in the autumn sun. Because the Great Pumpkin loves me.
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The problems of gender inequality in the legal profession start when women apply to law school, according to a new report from Law School Transparency.
Data compiled by Deborah Jones Merritt, professor at Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University, and Kyle McEntee, executive director of LST, shows the pipeline leading women to a J.D. degree has many leaks. Women are applying to law school at a much lower rate than men, they are not admitted in the same numbers as their male counterparts and they are more likely to attend schools that have worse job placement rates.
McEntee described his reaction to the data as "shocked." Crunching numbers from the American Bar Association, he found that since 2000, the inequality between men and women law students has increased. By 2011, the split had become statistically significant and could not be attributed to random behavior.
The study found that 2.6 percent of female college graduates apply to law school compared to 3.4 percent of male college graduates. If women applied at the same rate as men, applications would jump 16 percent overall.
The lower number of applications cannot be linked to women not having an interest in graduate education. Women outpace men in earning master's and doctoral degrees, 59.9 percent and 51.8 percent respectively.
Once they apply to law school, women are less likely to be admitted than men, the study found. Male students outnumber female students in law school. Overall for the class that enrolled in the fall of 2015, 79.5 percent of male applicants were admitted as compared to 75.8 percent female applicants.
In addition, women students are clustering in the "least regarded" law schools, McEntee said. The study examined 11 schools with strong placement rates which had at least 85 percent of their graduates getting full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. But those schools averaged just 46.6 percent female enrollment.
Conversely, law schools that placed less than 40 percent of their graduates in full-time, long-term, J.D.-required positions had an average female enrollment of 55.9 percent.
This disparity is seen in Indiana.
Notre Dame Law School, ranked in the Top 25 by U.S. News and World Report, admitted a class in 2015 that comprised 59 percent men and 42 percent women. Comparatively, Valparaiso University Law School, which is unranked by the magazine and was recently censured by the ABA, admitted a class the same year that was 49 percent men and 51 percent women.
Of the Notre Dame Law School students who graduated in 2015, a total of 130 graduates obtained full-time, long-term, J.D. required jobs. Four of these jobs where listed as funded by the law school or university. Valparaiso had 55 graduates in the Class of 2015 land this kind of employment. None of these jobs were funded by the law school or university.
Merritt and McEntee speculated a cause of the gender inequality might be the U.S. News rankings. As law schools vie for the top spots on the Best Law Schools list, they might be less inclined to accept applicants with lower LSAT scores. According to McEntee, women, on the whole, score two points lower on the law school entrance exam than men, which could be putting the female applicants at a disadvantage.
However by the time women take the bar exam, they outperform expectations based on their LSAT scores. Looking at data from National Association for Law Placement, Merritt and McEntee noted of the Class of 2015, 66.4 percent of the women and 67.0 percent of the men secured jobs that required bar passage.
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The purpose of restoremysneakers.com is to educate and help those who are unaware of how to take care of their sneakers. Everyone knows that sneakers are not cheap, and some sneakers may never come back out again. In the end, it's all about saving one pair at a time.
-Daniel (dalyte1)
I've been taking care of my shoes since I was 9 years old. I would only get one pair of shoes for a whole school year, so I had to take good care of them. As the years went on, I learned various methods in restoring and cleaning sneakers.
I've written and managed a Cleaning Tips Compilation thread on Niketalk.com back in 2002-03. From 2003-2009, I managed a Restoration/Cleaning FAQ as well as the Sneaker Doctors (2007-09) usergroup on Sole Collector Forums. I also contributed in creating Restoration and Cleaning Guides.
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Hey guys, I'm probably the last person that should be talking about shoes, so I leave that up to my brother. I've never actually been very interested in shoes, but I wanted to help my brother get some videos and a website up. If you've seen our Youtube Videos, I'm the guy that actually films the stuff. I work with dalyte1 on the dialogue and the focus of the angles. Last but not least, I also work on the photos and the website.
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My brother and I worked together to become YouTube partners near the end of summer last year. I had just recently finished college and came out unemployed with my engineering degree. Trying to keep myself busy, I decided to look for a way to make money through the Internet. I knew people were making money from YouTube as partners, but it was like a Unicorn. It didn't really exist or it was impossible to find one.
I had a few ideas for a Channel (
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for StarCraft II was one of them..but I couldn't see myself being absorbed for hours into an addicting game). However, I never knew if they would ever take-off. A Channel had to be focused and for the most part, the people in the Channel had to be knowledgeable. I kept scouring the Internet for ideas. Oddly enough, our million dollar idea wasn't that far away at all. I walked past my brothers room one day thinking of ideas and noticed him looking at his sneakers. It was then, that the idea of a sneaker channel hit me.
I would not take NO for an answer. I ran the idea to my brother as soon as it hit me. He said NO. His excuse was the fact that many YouTubers were already doing videos on sneaker reviews and sneaker restorations. Fortunately for me, I love doing research and I wanted to show him we had potential. I decided to scour the subject of sneakers and restorations on YouTube and gazed at the communities efforts. Sadly and to my surprise, I found that something was lacking.
High definition never looked so good. Yes, many videos in this niche had little to no HD content available. I knew for a fact that if we were to start a new channel, we could quickly gain momentum by providing valuable information with high definition content. Plus, my brother and I had an advantage. Two heads are better than one.
Having a "partner" in your journey to Partnership, is a lot easier than flying solo. My brother and I had two very different interest. He was interested in sneakers and I had a hobby for film. Fortunately our two interest happen to mold together very well and we pushed forward. To be honest, we help push each other during the difficult times we lose motivation. I always remind him that we need to film, and he always comes up with the subject content for our films. And we can always bounce ideas off each other to produce better content.
It took 3 months, but we quickly became partners after applying in November. Today we are still growing and making headway in our particular niche. However, the journey is long and hard, and that is why I have asked the questions I mentioned above.
Our hopes and dreams:
1. To become the best sneaker/sneaker restoration related YouTube Channel out there.
2. To obviously generate revenue from our efforts. It would be cool if it could turn into a day job. Right now this seems more like a weekend job with very little return.
Has it been worth it?
I think I've learned so much from this experience of becoming and working as a YouTube partner, that even if we were to drop the whole Channel at this moment, I would leave with such valuable experiences. But I've been getting tired as of late.
Like many of you, you probably work normal jobs. I finally picked up two part-time jobs a few months back and it has made filming for our channel difficult at times. I'm always so burnt out that I find little motivation to film. Honestly, it's the positive comments we get from our viewers that remind us why were are doing what we are doing.
There are days when I dream that I wish I could just focus and film 1-2 big videos a week. Unfortunately, I don't think that will be possible. In addition, I've been researching our channels potential viewership number. Sadly, the numbers don't look too promising (at the moment). One of the top YouTubers in our niche has almost 30,000 subscribers. We are far from that number. Even if we were to get there, we probably still wouldn't be pulling the revenue I would hope.
Something I think about:
I look at our small channel like a little egg (golden egg) that will hatch someday. We nurture it, keep it safe, and keep it warm. It might be a year, two, or even five before it hatches. But regardless, one day it will hatch and whatever happens to come out, we will greet it with open arms.
Restore My Sneakers 2011
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SHANGHAI, 30<\/strong> Jul <\/strong>2014 <\/strong>– <\/strong>London has been the most popular destination for Chinese investors in the first half of 2014 as efforts by the City's government to attract more mainland China capital into major infrastructure projects have spilled into residential and commercial markets.<\/p>
Overall Chinese outbound investment was 17 percent higher in the first half of 2014 than over the same period of 2013 at US$5.4 billion.  Commercial investment has taken the lion's share at almost US$4 billion, but the growth has predominantly come from residential investment which is 84 percent higher than last year at US$1.5 billion.<\/p>
In the second quarter, the stand-out purchases by Chinese investors were shared between London and San Francisco.  Institutional investors targeted London with China Construction Bank, China Overseas Holdings and China Life all buying core CBD office assets.  In San Francisco it was also CBD office assets that proved to be in vogue but here, it was a private investor who snapped up the 225 Bush Street asset.<\/p>
David Green-Morgan<\/strong><\/a>, Global Capital Markets Research Director at JLL, said: "Although the Chinese investors have been very active in the world's major cities in the first half of 2014, they are energetically pursuing opportunities right across the spectrum of geographies and sectors.  For first time overseas investors it makes sense to target the most liquid cities, but for the more experienced, looking at smaller less liquid markets like Spain where yields are higher but so are the risks is a natural progression."<\/p>
Dalian Wanda became one of the first Chinese investors into the Spanish market in the second quarter of 2014 with a purchase of an office asset in Madrid from the Santander Banking Group.  The introduction of the Golden Visa in many Southern European counties has also raised the profile of these locations amongst Chinese mainland investors.<\/p>
Top Cities Attracting Chinese Investment into Real Estate, 1H14 (US$5m+)<\/strong><\/p>

City<\/strong><\/td>Investment Volume from China (USD million)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
London<\/td>2,311<\/td><\/tr>
San Francisco<\/td>548<\/td><\/tr>
Chicago<\/td>465<\/td><\/tr>
Sydney<\/td>390<\/td><\/tr>
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Melbourne<\/td>191<\/td><\/tr>
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Darren Xia<\/strong><\/span>, Director of International Capital Group (ICG) at JLL China, noted: "We are definitely seeing an increase in Chinese capital moving overseas with the interest mainly focused in core office and mixed use development projects in global gateway cities such as London, New York, Sydney and San Francisco.  Developers and insurance companies remain the most active investor groups with a notable increase in interest for hotel and hospitality products in hot Chinese tourist destinations.  London remains the leading destination for Chinese capital, with its profile having been reinforced recently by visits to China by the Mayor of London Boris Johnston's office which JLL helped to coordinate by organizing several high level meetings with top Chinese developers and investors."<\/p>
"Given the continued rise in Chinese outbound investment over the first half of the year and the pipeline of groups looking to invest outside of China, then full year 2014 outbound investment should easily eclipse the 2013 level of US$11 billion," noted David.<\/p>
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JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. With annual fee revenue of $4 billion, JLL has more than 200 corporate offices and operates in 75 countries worldwide. On behalf of its clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 3 billion square feet and completed $99 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in 2013. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has $48.0 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.<\/div>

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In Greater China, the firm has approximately 1,900 professionals and 12,000 on-site staff, providing quality real estate advice and services in the areas of retail, residential, commercial, management services, project and development services and research. The firm has been serving key clients including various government agencies and developers, as well as owners of high-end residential and commercial buildings in over 80 cities across China. www.joneslanglasalle.com.cn<\/div>

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