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A twenty two year old Gambian girl, who was trafficked to the Gulf State of Kuwait, and sold to Arab slave masters, is on the verge of reclaiming her freedom, the Freedom Newspaper can reveal. Zeinab Kebbeh, a resident of Talinding, was trafficked to Kuwait in August of 2015, by a Gambian couple Mrs. Aji Fatou George and one Dr. Ngum. Mrs. George is from Talinding. She now lives at Brusubi together with her husband.
During her forced labor sojourn to Kuwait, Ms. Kebbeh said she was compelled to work for long hours without off day. She works more twenty hours a day, and was paid less than one hundred United States dollar per month. Kebbeh hardly stays long with her Arab slave masters. She would engage into a fight with her fellow maids with the hope that she would be expelled out of the country, so that she can return to her native country, The Gambia. Kebbeh said she has been detained on two occasions by the Kuwaiti police.
Mrs. Zeinab Kebbeh graduated from The Gambia High School in 2010. She could not secure employment opportunities at the time of her graduation. She then met her neighbor Aji Fatou George, who told her that she could help her travel to Kuwait to work as a maid. Mrs. George told her that she could secure her travel papers, visa and an air ticket to Kuwait and once she starts working she should pay her D50,000 dalasi to foot for her travel expenses. Kebbeh agreed.
Once her Kuwaiti visa arrives, Ms. Kebbeh travelled by road to neighboring Senegal, where she boarded a flight to Ethiopia, Mali, and then Kuwait. She was received on arrival in Dakar by a Senegalese human trafficker, one Tijan, and a Gambian lady, whose name she said she couldn't remember.
Zeinab said she was told by Mrs. George and her husband, who goes with the street name Dr. Ngum, that the work in Kuwait wasn't hectic. But to her surprise, she said she was overworked all the time she was in Kuwait.
It was on January 24th, that Zeinab Kebbeh, contacted her brother, who lives in the UK, informing him that she was detained by the Kuwait police after she fought with another maid of her boss. The maid she fought with came from Egypt. Zeinab maintains that she desperately wanted to return home, and was in need of help from her family to leave Kuwait.
In an interview with Freedom Radio Gambia on Sunday, Zeinab said she has made repeated attempts to contact her traffickers in The Gambia, Aji Fatou George, and Dr. Ngum to help her leave Kuwait, but the couple wouldn't come to her aid. She tells Freedom Radio Gambia that the couple had completely avoided her. She said Fatou George in particular was more concern about recovering the D50,000 dalasi she purportedly owed her.
Reacting to the story, both Mrs. George and Dr. Ngum confirmed that they facilitated the trip of Ms. Kebbeh to Kuwait. This reporter had earlier pretended to be trying to help one of his loved ones to travel to Kuwait to secure migrant work. He was told by George and Ngum that they have stopped trafficking girls to Kuwait.
According to Mrs. George, some of the girls, they assisted to travel to Kuwait, have not been behaving well. She said the girls often engaged in fights with their employers and so on.
"We assisted Zeinab Kebbeh to travel to Kuwait. My sisters live in Kuwait. My husband and I, are their agents here in The Gambia. When we first started we helped our neighbors in Talinding for free of charge to travel to Kuwait. Zeinab is one of the girls we assisted to travel. But she has not been behaving since she arrived in Kuwait. She hardly get along with her employers. She doesn't want to work. Our people are not easy to help. We have stopped taking people to Kuwait for now," she said.
When told that she charged D50,000 dalasi to Zeinab, in order for her to travel to Kuwait, both Mrs. George and her husband Ngum flatly denied such assertions. The couple maintained that Zeinab was never charged a dime.
"We are working on trying to secure the return of Zeinab Kebbeh and another Gambian girl Fatou Jagne to The Gambia. Such arraignments are done under our own expense. Both Zeinab and Fatou Jagne want to return home," Dr. Ngum told Freedom Radio Gambia. Ngum used to live in Spain. He said they are running a legitimate business in The Gambia by sending Gambian girls to Kuwait.
"It is erroneous for anyone to suggest that we are in the business of selling or trafficking Gambian girls to Kuwaiti Arabs. What we are doing is not illegal. The government is aware. We charge between 10 to 15,000 dalasi per girl, to help them secure employment opportunities in Kuwait. Due to the recent behavior of the girls, we have decided to halt the business for now. We are trying to contribute our quota to national development by helping our girls to travel to Kuwait. Some of the girls have succeeded in building nice houses for their parents here in The Gambia," he said.
Dr. Ngum has accused Senegalese Custom agents of corruption and jealousy. He said each time that he and his wife trafficked Gambian girls via the Dakar airport, they would bribe Customs agents.
"There is too much corruption at the Dakar airport. In order to have our girls to board the flight from Dakar, we have to bribe them. The Senegalese are jealous because The Gambia has an opportunity to secure Middle Eastern visas for migrant workers. There is development in this country. They know that The Gambia is developing rapidly. As such, airport workers in Dakar, charged us money before our girls are able to board any flight from Dakar to Kuwait," he alleged.
Meanwhile, Zeinab Kebbeh has been released from police custody. She was escorted to the airport on Sunday, with no cash and was supposed to board the next available flight to Dakar, Senegal, Abdou Touray, Zeinab's brother told the Freedom Newspaper.
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The US government is easing the airport screening process for travelers 75 and older, beginning to roll out new rules just in time for the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, an official said Friday.
From this weekend the elderly will no longer have to doff shoes, belts and jackets as they pass through security checkpoints at New York's three major airports: John F. Kennedy International, La Guardia, and Newark Liberty.
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Steamed Baby Artichokes
When I last wrote on these pages, I spoke about patience. A family member had been ill and was recovering from surgery. As a family, we had to cultivate the patience to get through that painful period. While his body is healed, we are now cultivating the strength to heal emotionally. I haven't written on Gathering Flavors for a while because I was starting to feel like I had nothing more to say. I now recognise that feeling as something different. What I have to say has always been there, I just didn't have the strength to give it a voice. Fear got in the way. My fear is of the unknown. I believe that we'll heal completely from this ordeal, but I don't know that yet because it hasn't happened. I think that readers who come across this post will embrace what I have to say about fear and pain, but I won't know until I send out this post and hear from some of you individually. I know about my hurt and the balance I need between connecting publicly about this, but I don't know how much my family is ready to share. So, to protect their privacy, I parse my words out with great care.
What I do know is that when I've reached out to friends and acquaintances during this difficult period, no one has ever run away or told me that they don't want to hear what I am going through. Rather, there's been a universal offering of warmth and love—a friend who I hadn't seen in a while made room in her schedule to lunch with me in Brattleboro. Without asking, a neighbor saw to it that our mailbox was replaced after the road crew knocked it over during a storm. A cousin, who is facing her own problems, wrote me a note of optimism. All this serves to remind me that while fear is my protector, letting go of it in the right places, with the right people, a bit at a time, allows healing to move in its place.
I spied these beautiful baby artichokes at the grocer earlier this week. I was drawn to their colors—rich greens and purples with a hint of gold—and their shape is unique and lovely. So beautiful, I didn't want to cook them as much as I wanted to admire them. I decided to cook them in a way that respects their natural beauty while bringing out their flavors. These Steamed Artichokes with Lemon and Butter are tender and delicious. Steaming them allows them to be kept intact but makes the outer leaves tender and easy to pull off, douse with butter and bite right into. As you peel back each layer, more circles of more tender leaves unfold, leading you to their tender and sweet heart. I'll remember this as I peel back the layers of fear and hurt in order to regain my strength and find my own heart anew.
I look forward to seeing you in my kitchen, gathering flavors, soon.
Yield: 8 Servings
- 8 baby artichokes, rinsed and trimmed
- Sea salt
- ½ cup butter
- Juice of one lemon
- Place the artichokes in the bottom of a large pan. They should be arranged with the stem down. Add enough water to cover each artichoke up to about half. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bring the water to a boil, then lower it to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the artichokes are tender, about 20 minutes. The artichokes are done when the inner leaves can be pulled out easily.
- While the artichokes are steaming, melt the butter in a small pan. Add the lemon juice and stir. Add a bit of sea salt.
- When the artichokes are tender, drain the water off. Place one artichoke on each of 8 small serving plates. Drizzle with the melted butter and lemon juice.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy.
- Cooking times will vary dependent on the size and freshness of your artichokes.
- This recipe is written assuming the artichokes will be served as a side dish. For a main course, serve two of the steamed artichokes instead of one. Sprinkle with a bit of your favorite cheese or some chopped eggs.
- For a full meal, serve with Light Carrot Soup, Fragrant Onion Rolls, Maple Chipotle Meatballs and Strawberry Jam Cake for Dessert.
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A sad legacy of 2007
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Seven Steps to Equal OpportunitiesWealth for All!In the majority of economic reforms in the country, which lost bast plestlko weak (pensioners, invalids, families with children), but also those who might wish himself to get to his feet. Is a market, but most people received less is quite possible to implement the ability to lure and normally earn under the new conditions, and therefore impoverished.To create a basis for development, the state must compensate the people of their political, economic and social opportunities have been lost and forgone in the course of the last 16 years. It must hook or by crook to help reduce the gap between the limitless possibilities of the oligarchs and the off-chance of the majority, mostly poor. We need a strategy of equalization of opportunities. On the political side, it concerns the interests of all citizens. on the part of the economic and social it is done for the society as a whole, particularly:- pensioners, who were relegated to the side of poverty and lost much more than, for example, retired Eastern European countries;- state employees, including first all military personnel, mostly combatants, and their families who are income levels soon lost in comparison to bast plestlko with businessmen, but also the rest of the working population;- defrauded depositors of Sberbank, the people who suffered from the financial pyramids, and the default of 1998 year- of employees who receive, for comparison with menedzhmentom_predpriyaty, discriminatorily low salary does the presence of widespread deterioration in working conditions;- rural population, about whom chose to bast plestlko land shares, but also social infrastructure (schools available post offices, medical assistant items, cultural institutions, etc.)- scientists and engineers, some of which really take away intellectual property rights;- small businesses, displaced and suppressed now large oligarchic monopolies;- apartment owners, which forced officials to pay for all capital repairs and do not give to own land adjacent to their homes;- owners of summer cottages, behind which is still not recognized as full-fledged property rights;- defrauded real estate investors (residential investment) and defrauded the owners of land shares, etc.All these people need to get the private hope to win!What should be the first steps towards the transformation of Russia into a strong, democratic, social state!Step One.Restoring the foundations for democracy and fix gosapparathotya room bosses from businessLegislation regulating the activities of parties and elections shall be exempt from authoritarian reactionary amendments in recent years.The legislation is limited to being able to interfere with executive authority to one or another political grouping in the party building and electoral process. Bodies authorities prohibited the product of artificial opposition and the perpetration of contrived obstacles to the already existing opposition parties and unions. Prohibited the adoption of laws and regulations that ignore the opinion of the protest elektorathotya ensuring the beneficial owner of one of the parties at a loss to others. Such innovations, if they qualify as a relapse in the machinations of the current Constitution and the foundations of statehood.Set the real separation of powers. Implemented a package of measures for ensuring the independence of the court, to correct judicial errors and revision of unjust sentences. We introduce a method of administrative courts in separate proceedings for abuse of officials. Personnel supply for this system by dialing a special certification in the integrity and independence of judges. Under the control of the parliament has always put the structure of state executive power, in the book including the most closed. Restored elected regional governors and the Federation Council. Local government freed from all kinds of excessive state control and is equipped with minimally sufficient and enshrined in the permanent financing sources. on state-run media tsenzurhotya repealed the ban in criticism of top officials, including President. Created by Public Television, open to all points of view and free from political censorship and state propaganda.To create conditions conducive to civilian control of the state that promote independent investigation of any fact which does not include an order for the area of state secrets. List of topics related to the order of state secrets, reduced to the minimum necessary, with him unconditionally excluded everything that threatens human health and the environment. Similarly, reduced to a minimum corporate secrets of private enterprises, which pose a threat to citizens.Fully restored to the rights of non-profit civic association (NGO). Abolished always unfounded and contrary to international practice, the prohibitions in that they receive financial aid, including the book abroad.It creates the conditions for free and full, deprived of exemption study of the history of the country, which (like the Constitution, and developed and adopted in accordance with its laws) is not allowed to rewrite almost taste one way or the other leading figures. Russia should finally stop being a country with an unpredictable past not to be deprived of the future.Guard against excessive influence and intervention in business policy: the laws of their separation from each other - about the transparency of political party financing, lobbying in Parliament and a public independent nationwide television, prohibiting representatives of big business and public office. A ban for employees of the legislative, executive and judicial authorities to enter the board of directors of public companies and companies with state participation, and especially to lead these tips. Also prohibits the state-owned companies to execute transactions with the intermediaries between the founding of which workers have bosses or their families. Adopted the Law on the exit gosudarstvhotya is competitive areas of the economy (officials should not engage in business).With the officials is a government contract. All benefits paid by the contract (salary, housing, etc.) Are subject to withdrawal in the event of termination for corruption, samovolstvo and idleness. All this is all in the first place refers to judges, police, prosecutors and intelligence agencies. Shall fix the army, which all translates into a professional contract basis, the requirement was abolished compulsory military service and resumed only in the event of a military threat to the country and the declaration of martial law. The whole army is for the status of forces continued military preparedness - with the appropriate level of technical equipment, military training, material and social support. Introduced a long-term guaranteed state defense order to preserve and active development of advanced technologies and teams of the defense industry.Step two.Creation of mass sobstvennikhotya guarantees the inviolability of private propertyThe right to private property owners of all types is declared sacred, its violation is rigidly pursued.Government announces one of its priorities the fortress ownership of small and medium-sized owners, is now the most disenfranchised:- land holders, mostly residents of the village - a guaranteed its prior state land or compensation for what happened exclusion of these sites in the amount of ekvivalenthotya x current market value;- owners of rural and suburban homes - real estate, including the adjacent land in the existing boundaries of placement; garden forgiveness presence of this takes place not in a paper, and real and full value of e,- owners of apartments in apartment buildings - in the adjacent to the house and located him about the land and cash assets of the state, directed purposefully to overhaul homes (this purpose in the legislation restores the rule concerning the obligation of States to finance the substantial repairs) and revenues fromcommercial activities in non-residential premises of their houses;- HOA members and HBC - a full order of local area and all the wholesale residential spaces and additions to their homes, and any taxes associated with the maintenance of housing stock, canceled;- residents council flats (social tenants) - a perpetual right of privatization of their housing; now common expiration date of privatization is canceled;- tenants in dormitories and military camps - the privatization of their housing in the actual boundaries of the same residence with the other citizens;- residents of houses slated for demolition to construction to public needs - in just three times compensation than the market value of their home and adjacent land;- owners garages - in income places them almost in order to return the debt creditors or for money;- small business owners - the land is almost stable functioning of the small enterprises, and land markets and shopping centers;- scientists, researchers, engineers, technicians, inventors and other people of creative professions - nhotya Predictive property (discoveries, inventions, ideas, etc.), including a book is already embedded in the finished products sold in the market;- minority shareholders - in dividends for the shares retained by illegal means major shareholders.The legislation introduced changes aimed at accelerating the registration of property rights (that bast plestlko newly acquired, but also located in the lifetime use of occupied places of residence, etc.), In the book including the land, which is predominantly pride for the owners of small property.For a truly lasting solution to the problem of large property, formed in the course of criminal privatization in the form of loans for shares, the new authorities initiate a sentence of a multilateral and comprehensive political agreement (social contract), members of which have become a state, business and society.In such an agreement rather provides:First, the adoption of legal acts on the recognition of transactions for the privatization of the mid-90s legitimacy and legality in order to be able to eliminate speculation in the papers of the troubled times.Secondly, the adoption of a state and the business of certain obligations in the form of cash payments and the establishment of certain limiting conditions imposed by the owners of privatized in the major economic assets in order to compensate the public portion of profits , loss of the presence of unfair privatization.To compensate for the damage to society from the privatization introduce a single extra-compensatory tax revenues generated by the privatization of major state assets in the loans for shares.
MPs: Every new Ukrainian parliament - worse than the previous
The guy who told about hazing in the army, threatening criminal prosecution: a review of media Altai Krai
Events for the stock market will not affect to the housing situation and residential spaces, but due to their inertia property market feels the crisis manifestations later. This opinion was expressed by experts from the real estate market. Prices for the real estate market unlikely to befall the fall of the RTS index, since it largely lags behind the price dynamics through the RTS, so after the collapse of stock market prices for the real estate market will not be able to respond quickly, said the governor NAI Russia Alexei Averyanov.The real estate market for a long time react to an event for the stock market, causality, in contrast to a stake, not a second to sell real estate assets. - I agree with him superior consulting company Russian Research Group (RRG) Denis Kolokolnikov General Chief of the Criminal Code Multibroker Natalia Kirpichenko, believes that the problem for the Russian stock market in the book including an emergency stop trading on Wednesday - the expected event . This echoes the crisis in the U.S. - She says. - The liquidity crisis in our country continues, as we know, long ago. But for the economic situation in Russia todays event will affect the exact no reason as to affect its closure of any media, even and powerful. In fact for the fact of the Russian stock market exists separately through a real business. But just as it sees Kolokolnikov until the situation becomes clearer, real estate transactions will not be. Now people time to hide before making any transactions as sale and purchase of property without cause, - continued the expert.At the time, but Im sure Kolokolnikov, do not expect the global collapse. According to him, recent events only reinforce the already existing for the real estate market stagnation, Interfax.If no one is quite excite investors unless a panic, he says, the falls will not be strong. on the book, if events develop in the pessimistic scenario, investors will try to fix the addition and ending with the market. This could lead to falling prices for the market. Is it no one needs - said Kolokolnikov.According to the forecast Averyanova, some reduction in prices for the real estate market can be foreseen, but not dramatic collapse. Yes, there are problems with the financing of projects, some sites actually sold. Is not an epidemic. Some projects may be frozen due to insufficient funding.
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The Film Buds Podcast
Episode 26: The Disaster Artist and Ed Wood
Braden's back to help us follow our dreams with The Disaster Artist then make the worst movie ever made in Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994). Later we tackle new trailers for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Alita: Battle Angel, plus what movies most influenced us as well as our favorite guilty pleasures.
Intros: (0:00) Chloe got to meet The Room's Greg Sestero
Review: (9:25) The Disaster Artist
Retro Review: (43:01) Ed Wood (1994)
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This is where the magic happens
We have, since the beginning of Speedvagen, said we are not here to make a gazillion bikes. Rather, we are here to make a few, very meaningful bikes to those who own them. What truly makes those bikes special though are the details. Some performance upgrade can be hidden in plain sight like our carbon fiber seat tube upgrade, which saves about 1/3 of a pound on frame weight. Others, like painted to match hubs, or our Di2 battery integration can be that final visual touch to complete a build. The options might seem endless but we will be here every step of the way to guide you along.
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Enve Composites
We have been partnering with Enve Composites since they opened their doors over 10 years ago. Not only do they make the best carbon products on the market, they stand behind what they do and take great care of their customers.
We offer Enve handlebars, stems, and wheels as a performance upgrade for your Speedvagen. If you're looking to drop weight from the bike and maintain the same bombproof-ness, this is the way to do it.
Looking at Enve wheels? Ninety percent of the bikes we send out have Enve SES 3.4 rims. The 3.4 is aero, lightweight, stiff and strong as all get out, making it the best all around carbon you can get. Want a different model of Enve rim? Just ask!
To finish out the wheel build, you can have us do a set of painted to match hubs for that extra Speedvagen touch, or we can do Enve's carbon hub with Ceramic Speed bearings.
Our Most Popular Upgrade
Made for us by Enve Composites right here in the USA, our carbon fiber post head has infinite adjustment, accommodates round, or oval saddle rails, cuts some weight and with the Speedvagen shield emblazoned on the front, it's a beautiful match for the rest of your OG1. Run-on sentence is no charge.
Weight Savings and Comfort in one Upgrade: The Carbon Fiber Seat Tube
We developed our carbon fiber seat tube with our friends at ENVE Composites the same way we have worked with our steel tubing partners. Using the highest quality materials and most-exacting processes, we created a seat tube made to our exact specifcations for thickness, stiffness, and weight. The carbon seat tube will soak up shock from the road, it offers a weight savings of between 200-300 grams depending on frame size and comes standard on Superlight Speedvagen models.
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Painted To Match Bar-Stem Combo
We have offered the PRO Stealth Evo bar/stem combo as an upgrade option on our road bikes for a few years now. We like them for their shape and stiffness to strength ratio. They also look super sharp painted up to match your frame set. This then makes your bars seem as a part of your frame set, rather than competing aesthetically. The broad tops offer a good amount of color integration. We offer the full range of stem lengths and bar widths.
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We paint the beautifully made Silca Impero frame pump to match your new Speedvagen and equip your frame with the ttings to keep the pump in place. Pricing is dependent on paint options.
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Hubs are a prime location to incorporate your Speedvagen frame color. Instead of the wheels looking like extra parts bolted into the bike, we like to carry the frame color down the fork and frame, through the hub and back up the frame/fork on the other side.
DT Swiss straight pull are our hubs of choice for color integration. Instead of a standard J bend spoke, which pushes against the hub ange, with straight pull, the spokes pierce the hub shell, leaving the spoke heads hidden inside.
The design for your color work will depend on the overall paint scheme of your bike and what is going to keep the look balanced overall - never too much and never to little.
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It's never too early to get on the calendar! We book up quickly, especially during wedding season. We recommend booking your session 8-12 weeks before you need to give your book/album as a gift. If you're in a rush, let us know and we can often squeeze you in, especially if you have weekday availability.


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I've never had an issue with begging. I feel it's natural for a dog to want to share in the family meals. It helps her feel like she belongs. So we have a strict begging allowed rule in our house. To be clear, this rule has its restrictions. Shiva is only allowed to beg from a distance while laying quietly on her mat.
It's only after reading a post on The Chronicles of Cardigan that I've started to wonder if we have a problem. I was stunned by the fact the writer was so shocked when her dogs begged for and enjoyed an orange fruit. Shiva begs for everything. Everything. If we're eating it, she wants it. She'll even beg for mushrooms, the only food she doesn't like. I made a point in The Chronicles of Cardigan comment section that she will beg for mushrooms, spit them out, then beg for them again when I pick them up off the floor.
Here is a typical afternoon in our house:
Me: Lalalalalalala. I think I will make a nice, boring snack of boiled lima beans.*
Shiva: It's sharing time!
Me: No, Shiva, it isn't sharing time. You already had a Kong full of yummy fish snacks. These are my bland beans.
Shiva: It's sharing time!
Me: It's not sharing time. Dogs don't like lima beans. I am pretty sure it says that in the Dog Bible. Why don't you go find the section?
Shiva: It's sharing time!
Me: It's not sharing time. Seriously.
Shiva: IT'S SHARING TIME!
Me: Okay, okay, fine. Jeepers, you'd think I was eating lettuce.** Here.
Shiva: (swallows the bean in negative ten seconds) It's sharing time!
Me: I wonder what the Dog Training Bully*** would say about me giving in to you like this.
Shiva: More, please! (swallows the entire bowl)
Me: Sorry, Sheevs, they are all gone.
Shiva: It's sharing time!
Me: There is nothing to share. You ate everything already!
Shiva: (swallows the couch)**** It's sharing time!
Is this not normal?
*I have never and will never eat lima beans. They aren't allowed in my house. I used them in this story to make a point. Please don't question my mental health.
**Shiva loves lettuce. To the point of adoration. I don't get it either.
***The Dog Training Bully i(DTB) s not Cesar Millan. I've written about him here. As this person has been known to sue bloggers for disagreeing with him, I am reluctant to use his actual name. That's how much of a bully he is.
****Shiva would never eat the couch. Her jaw isn't big enough. The DTB has stated that if you give in to your dog, he will eat your house. This is my attempt to make fun of him.*****
*****When one's post-script section is longer than one's post, one might have a problem. I will stop now.


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Crime - Sacto 911
Coroner identifies man shot to death in North Sacramento
A man died of gunshot wounds Thursday night in North Sacramento.
The sound of gunfire was reported shortly before 10 p.m., sending Sacramento police officers to the 2300 block of Empress Street, several blocks south of Del Paso Boulevard.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man on a sidewalk who had been shot at least twice. Sacramento Fire Department medical personnel pronounced him dead.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office on Friday identified him as Isaiah Rodarte, 25, of Sacramento.
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to Empress Street to conduct an investigation. No "specific motive" has been found for the killing of the man, according to a police news release.
Bill Lindelof: 916-321-1079, @Lindelofnews


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I heard about Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train long before I read it. As with many books released recently, the claims for why it should be next on my reading list were huge, with reviews hailing it as the next Gone Girl. This was essentially the reason I stayed away.
However, the furore over this book just wasn't going away, so I decided to bite the bullet and see what the fuss was all about. And while sceptical to begin with – as I always am with books that everyone seems to be fawning over – from the start I was hooked.
The Girl on the Train follows the protagonist, Rachel, as she makes the train journey twice a day to London and back. From the very early stages the reader gets a sense that not everything is as it seems, emphasised by her habit of enjoying the odd tipple here and there... every day. As the novel continues we see how unhinged Rachel really is and, in turn, the reader must question how far she can be trusted.
As in many thrillers released in recent years, the chapters are narrated by different characters – sometimes offering conflicting information. So who exactly can we trust? As the main character, surely Rachel? Maybe, but then, maybe not.
The Girl on the Train is a fantastic read - gripping and intriguing. Is it similar to Gone Girl? Yes. For me, the key similarity is their unreliable narrators. Use of this literary device has soared in recent years – especially within the thriller genre, but it's hard to work out why.
Google 'unreliable narrator thriller' and a plethora of links will come up leading you to various books that all boast different tag lines in order to make themselves stand out. But the unreliable narrator is no new device. The Great Gatsby, The Yellow Wallpaper and American Psycho are all great examples of its usage. The list of those who don't do it well is longer than Rachel's twice-daily train journey to London.
So yes, in ways The Girl on the Train is similar to Gone Girl, but who wouldn't want to imitate the success of that book and subsequent film? And, with many others now striving towards the successful destination of The Girl on the Train, it looks like the unreliable narrator is here to stay.
Words: Katy Gearing
Photography: Paula Hawkins' portrait by Pal Hansen for Evening Standart


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CCNA Interview Questions and Answers – Ebook
The below CCNA interview questions is a preview from the ebook – CCNA Interview questions and answers
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Q1 Give two reasons as to why Rip v2 should be used instead of Rip v1.
Q2 There are two computers connected to a switch. The switch is powered on. After the switch boots, how many entries would be available in the mac-address table of the switch
Q3 A network has to be designed for an organization. The organization has 5 departments each of which has different network addresses, which require communication with each other. What strategy and technology can be used for achieving the same
Q4 What does a switch do, when it is unaware of the destination mac-address in a frame
Q5 Does spanning tree protocol require IP address to be configured between switches
Q6 How does a hub differentiate between a unicast and broadcast frame
Q7 What is the use of a subnet mask in the routing table of a router
Q8 A router has two paths to a network with a static route and dynamic routing protocol. Which path would a packet bound to the network take when it reaches the router?
Q9 How many collision domains are available on switch which has three vlans and 24 ports?
Q10 A root switch has two links connected to two other switches. Which ports on the root switch would be used for data packet forwarding
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Q14 How is a wild card mask interpreted by a router? Explain with an example
Q15 How can ping be blocked with an ACL
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This is where I share fun photos, clips, and behind the scenes goodies - a mix of throwbacks and latest adventures. Enjoy!
Graduation & The "Real World"
I Graduated!!!! And for a moment, the world was in my hands. I decided to throw it back in the crowd because the world (or beach ball globe) belongs to all of us... So grateful for all I've learned from my teachers, classmates, and students. I got to go to my dream school. Twice. But after a collective NINE years as a Columbia student, it was time to get the f*** out of Dodge (Hall).
Promo Trailer for "Leonard Peres"
The short film Leonard Peres, screened at CineFestival 2015, Cine Las Americas 2015, and the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival 2014.
A Charming Story...
Here's a silly and/or creepy digital short I shot as an exercise in my MFA directing class!


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Just to thank you for taking time out to visit this site, here's a small gift for you - one of the scores of short stories written by Veena Nagpal
Veena Nagpal
My great aunt Bhabho was a very ambitious woman. The moment she realized that her husband Keshav Nath was a shade brighter than his other three brothers and that the family furniture business was prospering largely because of his efforts, she began to urge him to set himself up on his own. And under her constant nagging this is exactly what he did.
My great aunt Bhabho was a very smart woman too. Her shrewd guess that Keshav Nath, minus Ram Nath, Badri Nath and Lok Nath would prosper eve more, proved absolutely correct. Within three to four years Keshav Nath was literally rolling in money. Then Bhabo moved him out of Lucknow.
His family rarely saw him now or even heard from him. Bhabo, it was rumoured used to come to Lucknow occasionally, but it was only to visit her own family. She hardly ever visited her in-laws. Perhaps she was too weighed down by diamonds and by her own flesh to venture much out of her mother's house for while Keshav Nath had been busy doubling and trebling his wealth, Bhabo had been no less busy doubling and trebling herself.
One summer evening while she was out shopping in Hazratganj, the heat became too much for her. She had drunk a glass of sweet iced lassi before setting out but it seemed to make no difference. At six in the evening the heat waves were still leaping out of the ground, licking at her sucking her energy out. She cursed herself. Why hadn't she gone to Simla like her other friends? Why was she such a sentimental fool, that every time the children had a holiday she had to come visiting her maternal home?
Suddenly she bumped into someone. Bhabho looked up angrily then her expression changed.
My mother was then a young, lively girl of seventeen with a lovable expression on her face that few could resist. Despite herself, my great-aunt Bhabho hugged her.
"Arree Bachchi, it's you! I hardly recognized you – so big you've grown. Believe me my heart aches to think that years pass before I set my eyes on you children."
My mother's eyes twinkled. How aunt Bhabho talked! It was true what they said – she could talk her way straight out of Yamraj's palace if she so desired.
"And isn't that your younger brother Ashu over there?" my great aunt went on to exclaim. My mother watched in amazement as the old eyes glistened suddenly with unshed tears. "How time flies!" Bhabho was saying. "He's grown moustaches even!"
God, my mother was thinking she should have won some film award. Listening to her, one could never imagine that the separation was of her own choosing.
"And who's that with Ashu?" murmured my great aunt. There was a qualitative change in her voice, an urgent air of expectancy about the question that made my mother look up. "So handsome! Just right for my Kusumi!"
My mother turned to look at the pair who had drifted towards the paan shop to get themselves a packet of cigarettes. When she turned her kajal lined eyes were large and innocent.
"You haven't met him?" she asked. "Ashu's best friend – and aunty he's very rich, fabulously wealthy."
My great aunt's eyes were light brown and very small. Now they were sparkling with the effervescence of an iced whisky soda.
"So what are you waiting for, hein? Introduce us, girl," she whispered.
"Sure aunty. You just wait here and I'll bring them to you."
My mother tossed her thick pigtail and walked towards the paan shop.
Bhabho pretended to be buying some knick knacks from the wayside vendor but from the corner of her eyes she was watching. She saw my mother whisper to them. The young man – Ashu's friend – glanced sharply up. My great aunt immediately lowered her gaze. When she carefully raised her eyes again the young man was shaking his head.
Bhabho's heard lurched. Was he refusing to meet her? He was shy probably. And maybe Bachchi had told him about Kusumi. God, the girl was such a fool – so big she had grown but in these matters she had very little tact. What was the hurry? He could be told by and by. Once he laid his eyes on her Kusumi everything would work out by itself.
Now she saw them all walking towards her. My great aunt quickly straightened her sari pallav and readied her smile.
My mother introduced them. Bhabho was grinning shyly now like a young girl herself. Lightly she touched her nose. Bhabho had a delicately chiseled nose and was rightfully proud of it. Whether to show off her nose or the large diamond that glittered on it, she had developed the habit of lightly touching it with her middle finger first on one side of the bridge then on the other.
My mother put her arm around Bhabho's shoulders. "Come Aunty let's walk together for a while."
Much as my aunt would have preferred to walk in the company of the young man, she agreed to my mother's suggestion. No time was to be lost in planning a campaign by which the young man could be made to meet Kusumi.
My mother was chattering away. She had a way of talking rather fast when she was excited and she was very excited now. Her pigtail kept coming in the way and she kept tossing it back as she talked.
"He's no Tom, Dick or Harry, aunty," she said as they walked just a little ahead of the men. "You've heard of the Seth Khaandaan of Agra, haven't you? You haven't? Oh aunty, which world do you live in? Half of Agra is their property. When his great grandfather was alive, their mansion was more beautiful that the Mughal Badshah's palace and the emperor himself used to come loaded with presents to their house. He's the eldest son – his father's favourite. Ultimately all the property is going to come to him. They're looking for a rich, beautiful match for him and Kusumi would be just ideal!"
Bhabho squeezed my mother's arm. Her eyes were glistening with genuine tears of joy this time.
"You just get him to agree and you see I - I'll give you a beautiful set of jewels for your marriage, I will!"
"Oh aunty, you are such a dear!" my mother hugged her tightly. "Listen!" she added in an urgent whisper, "call him to dinner at Volga's tomorrow and bring Kusumi too. That'll be it!"
"Why?" my great aunt demanded in a slightly offended tone. "Isn't our house good enough?"
"Of course it is aunty!" my mother hastened to mollify her. "Everyone knows that with the grace of God you have everything. But you know how it is – young boys these days – they like eating out. If you call him to a restaurant he'll think you are modern in your outlook and young at heart too!"
Bhabho capitulated immediately and the rendezvous was fixed for the next day.
At Volga's my mother took charge. She ordered the dishes. My great aunt Bhabho smiled happily through the mountains of food that appeared on the table. Bachchi was a good girl, she was thinking. It was nice to see her taking so much interest for Kusumi's sake. Amar – that was the young man's name – being Ashu's friend, Bachchi obviously knew his tastes by now.
"Don't worry aunty," she had whispered just before they had entered the place. "I'll order exactly what he likes." From the way he attacked the food, it was obvious that she had.
My great aunt glanced at her daughter. Approvingly she noted that Kusumi was just pecking at her food. That was how it should be. It would never do for a girl to be stuffing herself in front of the boy who had come to see her. Besides maybe the doctor was right – maybe Kusumi did need to lose a few pounds. It was all right for Bachchi to gorge. The boy hadn't come to see her!
"It's time you got engaged too," Bhabho exclaimed in a sudden burst of compassion for my mother. "I must come and speak to your mother about it. After all, you are just four months younger than Kusumi."
My mother had her mouth stuffed with chicken mughlai and naan. She swallowed as quickly as she could and smiled sweetly at Bhabho. "Must find a nice boy first, isn't it aunty?"
"That's true." Bhabho sighed. "That one gets with kismet only. Now look at Kusumi. No dearth of handsome young eligible bachelors for her."
She glanced coyly at Amar. He was too busy tearing apart the breast of a chicken.
"Kusumi is lucky," my mother nodded. "Amar and Kusumi will make an ideal couple."
Amar choked. My mother's brother thumped him on the back.
"Did I say anything wrong?" my mother asked innocently.
"Oh no, no!" Amar said quickly. "You are always right."
My mother smiled sweetly. "What should we have for dessert? Amar loves ice cream sundaes aunty."
When my great aunt had paid the bill, my mother hugged her and whispered, "Thanks a lot aunty! I'll tell Ashu to ask him his opinion and I'll let you know in a day or two. Positively."
"We'll have to meet his parents."
"Yes of course."
A week passed – then two. When she still had not heard from my mother, my great aunt grew a little restless and decided a visit was called for. So one morning she arrived in a tonga.
My great gramdma was sitting in the open courtyard, slicing areca nuts when Bhabho came and touched her feet.
"Arre Bhabho! When did you arrive, daughter in law?" my great grandma raised her affectionately. In the years that had gone by she had learnt not to expect much from this daughter in law of hers but, because she was her brightest boy's wife, she still retained some affection for her.
Why don't you come more often, she wanted to say. Why doesn't Kesho come - and the kids? Why don't you people write at least? Not wanting to complain, she restrained herself and asked merely, "How is Kesho? How are the kids?"
Bhabho's small brown eyes were roving restlessly. "They're all fine, maaji," she answered absently. "Where's Bachchi? And you have a guest staying in the house – where is he?"
"Guest?" my great grandma frowned and the frown lines were immediately lost in all the wrinkles on her face
"Haan!" Bhabho cried impatiently. "Ashu's friend."
"Which friend?"
Bhabho lost her patience.
"Ammaji," she burst out, "you don't desire our good - neither mine nor my husband's nor my children's. You never have. Why ammaji? What enmity do you have towards me?"
The large diamond glittered as her delicate nostrils quivered in hurt and anger.
"Bachchi was so sweet," she went on. "The other day she introduced Ashu's friend to me. Such a handsome young man! And fabulously rich. Just ideal for my Kusumi. But you don't even want me to see him. You just want that he should slip away from my hand. I know you just… oh there he is – and Bachcchi too!"
My great aunt jumped up with an agility that belied her form.
But my great grandma's gnarled hands were firm upon her.
"Bhabho, wait!" she hissed. "Don't be a fool! That is Bachchi's husband."
Just then my mother caught sight of Bhabho. She stuffed the end of her sari into her mouth and ran out, trying to stifle her giggles. My father cleared his throat and followed sheepishly behind her.
My great grandma was murmuring explanations about how they had all tried to inform Kesho and Bhabho about Bachchi's marriage six months ago and how they hadn't been able to, because Kesho and Bhabho had been away in England just then and no one seemed to have their correct address.
"Bachchi's mother has kept a sari for you – a very pretty sari," she went on murmuring apologies and consolations.
But my great aunt Bhabho was hardly listening. She was thinking only of the huge bill she had paid at Volga's.


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Since maple syrup is an import item, it's especially expensive here. Pancakes are a staple in our house, and Garrett needs syrup to eat them, so I decided to make our own so we could have them more often, and enjoy syrup more liberally. It's really quite easy and fast (can do it while making a batch of pancakes if we realize we're out).
Homemade Maple Syrup
Combine in a pot (large enough to leave room for the syrup to grow and not overflow as it heats)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
Heat it until boiling. I let it boil about a minute, so the syrup gets thicker. Take care as it heats that it doesn't boil over and make a dreadful mess on your stove. It happens suddenly!
After removing from the heat, add
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
This makes a little more than 12.8 fluid ounces. In other words, it doesn't quite fit into this container, but if I make it on pancake morning, we manage to finish up whatever doesn't fit.
I wrote the recipe on a re-used *real maple syprup* jar so I don't have to consult the cookbook every time I make it. Since I use a scale, I wrote the measurements in grams.
200g = 1 cup of sugar
200g sugar + 26g molasses = roughly 1 cup of brown sugar.
I added it all together to make just 3 ingredients that need to get dumped into the pot. Very fast!


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The results of a prospective randomized controlled trial
evaluating NSAID use in pediatric patients with long-bone fractures are
presented in Scientific Poster P262, on display in Academy Hall.
The study involved 81 skeletally immature patients with a
long-bone fracture who were randomized to receive either acetaminophen
(control) or ibuprofen (NSAID) for post-fracture pain management. Patients in
both groups received oxycodone for breakthrough pain. Patients were evaluated
with physical exam, visual analog pain score, and radiographs at all follow-up
Of the 81 patients, 78 (control = 45, NSAID = 33) had
completed 6 months of follow-up. Patients in both groups were similar with
respect to age, gender, height, weight, and body mass index.
Healing was documented at a mean of 44 days in the
control group and 42 days in the NSAID group (P = 0.58). The mean number of
days breakthrough oxycodone was used was 2.5 days in the control group and 2 days
in the NSAID group. The researchers found no statistically significant
differences in pain scores between the groups at any time point (Table
Based on the results, the authors conclude that NSAID use
does not impair long-bone fracture healing in skeletally immature patients and
can be a useful alternative for pain control in the acute fracture setting.
Authors of "Effect
of NSAID Use in the Acute Phase of Skeletally Immature Bone Healing: A
Prospective, Randomized Study" are Julia
Vetter Nuelle, MD; Kelsie Coe; James L. Cook, DVM, PhD; Daniel G. Hoernschemeyer, MD; and Sumit Gupta, MD.
Details of the
authors' disclosure as submitted to the Orthopaedic Disclosure Program can be
found in the Final Program; the most current disclosure information may be
accessed electronically at www.aaos.org/disclosure


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Scorers: Wallace (Pen 55) and Beith (83 and 90+1)
THREE unanswered second half goals saw Stranraer take advantage of postponements elsewhere to move up to third in League One.
The Blues were simply too strong for a Forfar side who now sit ninth, only off bottom spot on goals scored.
Stevie Farrell's men had looked impressive on their travels over the last fortnight with three points at Arbroath and a point at East Fife.
And they followed up on that with a dominant showing against Forfar.
The Stranraer boss made one change from the draw at Bayview Stadium, with Scott Robertson replacing the suspended Liam Dick in the starting line-up.
Robertson slotted in at left back, with Jamie Hamill continuing in the other full back role.
Stranraer were almost, literally, handed the perfect start when referee Steven Reid pointed to the penalty spot with just nine minutes on the clock.
Defender Jamie Bain appeared to handle Ryan Wallace's corner, which gave Hamill the chance from the spot.
However, goalkeeper Marc McCallum was equal to the spot kick and then blocked Grant Anderson's rebound.
That was the best chance of the first half, with neither goalkeeper truly called into action.
Instead, it would be in the second half where most of the action took place.
Ryan Thomson and Ousman See, a half time substitute for Mark Millar, had shots dealt with by the goalkeepers before Stranraer had the ball in the net.
McCallum won the race to Thomson's ball over the top but appeared to spill it at the feet of Anderson.
The midfielder took advantage and rolled the ball into the empty net but the referee ruled McCallum had the ball in his hands and disallowed the goal.
Despite the goal not counting, it was exactly what Stranraer needed.
The home fans were firmly behind their team and encouraged them to right that wrong and get the goal.
They did not have long to wait and again Forfar played a part in the goal.
Kyle Turner's ball into the box was collected by Wallace, who went down under the challenge of Bain.
The referee again pointed to the spot and this time Wallace took responsibility from 12 yards.
He made no mistake in squeezing the ball beyond the ex-Livingston number one, although he almost came to his side's rescue for a second time.
It felt at the time like a match-winning strike but it would not be until the final ten minutes that the hosts put a bit of gloss on the scoreline.
Angus Beith had scored on his debut against Arbroath a fortnight earlier and was able to toast his first strike at Stair Park.
The midfielder gambled on Thomson's knock down and swept the ball past the advancing McCallum with seven minutes left to play.
Then, in stoppage time, he was on hand to finish a fine counter-attack.
Credit should go to Cameron Belford, who quickly got the attack moving by throwing the ball out to Paul Woods.
The substitute set up Wallace for the equaliser last week and was the provider again as his fine run and through ball found Beith, who again swept home.
On another occasion, a missed penalty and a goal chopped off might sound like the start of a hard luck tale for Stranraer.
However, the Blues were worthy winners after enjoying the bulk of possession and now turn their attention to Tuesday night's clash with Albion Rovers.
Stranraer: Belford, Robertson (McGowan 80), Barron, Neill, Bell, Wallace, Anderson (Woods 78), Turner, Beith, Hamill (Lang 86), Thomson.
Not used: Okoh, Gray, Stoney and McLaren.
Forfar Athletic: McCallum, Bain, Quigley, Whyte, Travis, McNaughton (Starkey 69), Aitken, Cregg, Milne, Easton (Peters 77), Millar (See 46).
Not used: Warwick, Allan and Adam.
Referee: Steven Reid
Attendance: 276


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NEW! Group B Strep Explained – fully updated for 2019.
Dr Sara Wickham discusses the different perspectives on GBS, the screening and prevention options that are available, the wider issues relating to this area, the alternative paths that some people take, the answers to parents' most frequently asked questions and more.
Dr Sara Wickham is the author or editor of fifteen books about birth and midwifery and the most recent of these are expanded and updated second editions of Group B Strep Explained, Inducing Labour: making informed decisions, What's Right For Me? Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirth, Vitamin K and the Newborn and Birthing Your Placenta.
Another recent book, 101 Tips for Planning, Writing and Surviving Your Dissertation, is available from Amazon and is helping students of all levels with their studies. You can find out more about that book here 😀
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If you are having trouble locating one of Sara's books, or want to discuss buying several copies of something or getting signed copies for a special prize or treat, then you are welcome to contact us and we will try to help or put you in touch with someone who can.
This page gives more info on each of my books, and links to buy them from Amazon UK. These are affiliate links, so if you buy books using these links, Amazon gives us a few pennies each time at no additional cost to you. All the money goes towards our Birth Information Project. You can also visit Sara's Amazon Author page.
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Anti-D in Midwifery: Panacea or Paradox? was the very first book I wrote and, to my knowledge, it remains the only book that looks at anti-D and the issues around this in a comprehensive way. It was first published in 2001 and in it I ask why, if women's bodies are designed to give birth without intervention for the majority of the time, anti-D is deemed necessary? The book explores the paradox between physiological birth and the routine 'need' for anti-D and highlights some interesting evidence which may throw light on this paradox. I often post updates on this topic on this website.
Appraising Research into Childbirth: An Interactive Workbook is designed to help midwives, students and others to be able to navigate the maze of evidence-informed practice and make sense of the very different kinds of research that are published in midwifery, medical and related journals. The book includes the text of eight previously published research articles that present both qualitative and quantitative research studies, and the chapter authors take the reader through the papers in a step-by-step fashion, helping increase understanding with the use of notes and questions on all elements of the research from the methodology to the interpretation of the results. Tips, tools, discussions and checklists and a guide to statistics help to further demystify research.
I edited the Midwifery Best Practice series for several years and we produced five volumes in total – which, to answer the question I am most commonly asked, all contain completely different material and are not updates of the same book! The books contain articles that were originally published in The Practising Midwife and, in later volumes, Midwifery and The Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health. These articles are grouped into themes and supplemented with original articles and reflective summaries and questions written especially for these volumes and which you won't find anywhere else.
Each of the volumes contains sections relating to pregnancy, labour and birth, the postnatal / neonatal period and a lovely varied collection of articles which come under the heading of 'stories and reflection', but the Midwifery: Best Practice, Volume 1 (pictured above) for instance, contains additional collections of articles on choice, antenatal education, the third stage of labour, abuse and alternative therapies. In Midwifery: Best Practice, Volume 2, we supplemented the core sections with articles looking at normal birth, domestic violence, elements of risk and parenting.
The 'focus on' sections in Midwifery: Best Practice, Volume 3 include articles on the subjects of families, spirituality, alternative therapies and loss, bereavement and grief. Again, the core sections cover the key areas of women, midwives and choice, pregnancy, labour and birth, life after birth and stories and reflection. I realise that students in particular are often expected to cite very recent literature, but there is still so much to be learned from slightly older articles as well, especially for those who are learning midwifery or seeking knowledge to help them gain entry to a midwifery course.
Some of the articles in these volumes have also become classics, and they were written at a really interesting time in the development of the midwifery literature. Midwifery: Best Practice, Volume 4 includes sections on diversity, building communities of women and birth centres, and this volume includes – among tens of others – articles by Ina May Gaskin on cervical recoil, Judy Mercer on umbilical cord clamping and Mavis Kirkham on birth centres.
Last but not least, we have Midwifery: Best Practice, Volume 5. This final volume contains collections of articles on the core topics of women and midwives, pregnancy, labour and birth, life after birth and stories and reflection, It then has collections of articles on the birthing environment, women, midwives and risk, holistic health and international working and stories.


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Layering with Amaco Potter's Choice Glazes
If you've spent much time reading our blog or shopping in the store, you know everyone around here is a huge fan of the Amaco Cone 5/6 Potter's Choice Glazes. Amaco has some fabulous resources for working with these mid fire glazes, and we want to share them with you. Continue reading


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Walmart Credit Card Payment, Login, and Customer Service Information
Walmart credit cards are issued in partnership with Synchrony Bank (formerly GE Capital Retail Bank), and it is Synchrony you will interact with when it comes to paying your bill online or by mail, or to get customer service assistance.
Below is all the information you need to complete any of these tasks:
- To access your account and make a Walmart credit card payment online, you can log in here.
If you have the Walmart Mastercard, send your payment to the following mailing address:
Walmart Mastercard
P.O. Box 960024
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True or false ? If my children don't access technology they'll fall behind.
Do you believe that limiting your child's access to technology might put them behind other children who access technology regularly? If so what are you basing this on – a feeling or evidence? Have you come across research studies that have shown that children who have restricted access to technology have physical, social or psychological delays? No? Nor have I.
But let's explore this a little further together. To help you make up your mind, here are a few things you could consider.
First, experts in the high tech industry can provide insights. Parents at the forefront of technology innovation (including the late Steve Jobs) have been reported in the press to restrict and in some cases even prevent their children from accessing technology.
Second, some schools restrict computer use until later stages of learning including Montessori schools and Steiner Waldorf Schools.
Third, perhaps you could consider in what way a child might fall behind. Is it being able to use various technologies – ie to type or swipe on a tablet, phone or computer screen? If adults of all ages are able to learn to navigate technology successfully, children can too and probably more quickly. My recent search of the literature did not turn up research studies that specifically explored whether children who have restricted access to technology access fall behind in terms of specific measures of development. I also spoke with a colleague who stays abreast of the research in the area of technology and children, and I received "yes I get asked this question a lot, but no research study springs to mind."
Finally, you could ask yourself the question: "will the benefits of being able to use technology outweigh the potential harms of exposure to technology including language and social delays as well as changes in brain structure?"
If you would like to know more about how to maximise the benefits and minimise the harms of your child's use of technology then you'll find parenting expert, Dr Rosina McAlpine's video on Technology and Children 0-11 years – the good, the bad and the unknown a valuable resource.
The Win Win Parenting approach to parenting is all about helping you to be the best parent you can be and to connect with your children so you can teach them how to succeed in the world. You'll be able to create more loving relationships and a more peaceful home.
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text: In Chapter 13 of 17 in his 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, educator and entrepreneur Michael Margolis answers "What Do You Find Most Rewarding About Collaborating With Others on Projects?" He notes how and when magic happens when collaborating with others, citing David Logan's book, "The Power of Triads" as an example. Margolis details how chemistry, role, and story each contribute to making a collaborative team effort more powerful. Michael Margolis is founder and president of Get Storied, an education and publishing platform dedicated to teaching the world how to think in narrative. He earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Tufts University.


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About Us
The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego is a non-profit organization dedicated to the teaching of Taijiquan, Qi Gong and Taoist meditation, Taoist philosophy and Traditional Chinese Healing methods. The school was founded in 1975, and is directed by Bill Helm, Taoist Priest, Chinese medical practitioner and martial artist.
Bill and Allison Helm are the senior instructors at the Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego. Both are 20th generation indoor disciples of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, the 19th generation lineage holder of Chen Family Taijiquan. Bill and Allison were awarded 6th Duan Wei certificates by the Chinese Wushu Association in April, 2011, at the historical Duan Wei testing offered for the first time in Chenjiagou, the birthplace of Taijiquan. Bill and Allison are deeply committed to carrying on the traditions of the Chen family, and their teaching style reflects Grandmaster Chen's mentoring and strong desire to spread Taijiquan throughout the world.
Bill Helm is a long time student and teacher of Qi Gong. Over the years he has mastered many systems, and teaches a variety of these exercises at the Sanctuary, with each session focusing on a seasonally appropriate system.
The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego is a 501(c) non-profit organization and gratefully accepts financial contributions. All donations are tax-deductible. The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego welcomes all students regardless of belief, race, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin.
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I am not one to keep up with pageants anywhere, whether local or abroad. And the ones I've truly enjoyed were the MG's I've gone to in support of my beloved friend Tor, in both cases it was actually to see him pass on his crown. I haven't, even if I wanted to, see him in actual competition. Another pageant I went to support a friend was the Mr & Miss TC when Qia represented CAFA, and we were all disappointed when they snubbed her. The major pageant I've been to was when I was a dresser for one of the candidates because, bestfriend Andre was their casual wear designer. I don't know whether it was the idea of women being exploited or that for the longest time no one was really worth rooting for. I'd simply lose interest half way.
But now it's different. though I've no comparison other than my own exposure to the whole Binibing Pilipinas to say that this year will indeed be different, for me at least. I will not only be following it, I will plunge myself headstrong into this hullabaloo. With the sole purpose of advocating my bet for the crown - that, to say the least, is how much I believe in this girl, one of my coolest and great friend, Sandra Seifert. I am not just biased here, but it is indeed with knowing Sandra over the years that I can honestly tell you that this lady is truly a winner already to me. Take my word for it or see for yourself.
And circumstances couldn't have been better. It suddenly seems clear to me that my trip to Manila will not only mean me getting my papers done, but it also gives the best opportunity to help Sandra out - how can I refuse a dear friend, when she asked?
So here I am a quasi-publicist; my cameras loaded and rolling, my notes for all the blogging and cellphones charged for all the gabbing... Let's get it on!
With that I ask of you to help me out too and whether you have your bets already or not, give Sandra a chance and check out some of the posts that are already in the works where you can follow her through this new adventure:
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History Of Royal Enfield With The Indian Army
Modified On Oct 30, 2018 By Naveen Soni for Royal Enfield Bullet 350
'Royal Enfield' and 'Bullet,' these names are not new for the armed forces. In fact, they have been derived from the company's links with the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, London. Being one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers, Royal Enfield has supplied bikes for dispatch riders during the Second World War. However, their history with the Indian Army started in 1949, when the government ordered Royal Enfield Bullets for border patrol use. Since then, Royal Enfields has maintained a relation with the Indian Army and they got another identity in the country as military bikes.
Earlier, the Indian Army was using Triumphs and BSAs which had many mechanical drawbacks and a high rate of wear & tear. So, these motorcycles were declared redundant and the Government floated tenders for new motorcycles. Apart from supplying durable, reliable and better-performing motorcycles, another condition laid down was that, at a later stage, the production of the bikes had to occur in India. In this way, the Government would be able to supply motorcycles to the army while promoting industrialisation in India. The British manufacturer agreed to the terms and conditions of the tender and presented the 350cc, 4-stroke Royal Enfield Bullet.
When the Indian Army officers tested the bike, they felt it was way better than the previous machines. The British manufacturer got its first order from the Indian government and decided to open a factory in Madras (now Chennai). Some of the bikes delivered were put to patrol the Indo-Pak border in Punjab. This region was a cultivable area, hence comprised of a lot of flat lands and such topography made riding the Bullet pleasurable.
In 1955, Royal Enfield partnered with Madras Motors in India to form Enfield India and started assembling the bike locally in the country. The 350cc Bullets were sent from the Redditch factory in kits for assembly at the Madras plant. Soon, the tooling was sold to Enfield India so that they could also manufacture components locally. By 1962, the Bullet used in the country was completely made in India. However, the 1955 model remained almost unchanged for years and Madras produced over 20,000 Bullets annually. Some changes were made to the gear ratios in 1959, however, these were not incorporated by the Indian arm due to its commitment to supply the Indian Army.
Royal Enfield's relation with the Indian Army was growing with time and, after a few years, the company also started manufacturing 500cc bullets in India. In 1990, Royal Enfield collaborated with the Eicher Group, an Indian automotive company. In 1994, Eicher fully acquired Royal Enfield and the Redditch company became an Indian company. After that the company started working on the mechanical advancement and upgradation the bikes. Royal Enfield was not doing well in the market when it was acquired by the Indian firm. However, the strategies of its new CEO Siddhartha Lal worked and the company restarted its progress. New models were also introduced and today it is one of the most profitable companies in the market.
After 1990, other two-wheeler manufacturers also started introducing more advanced products in the Indian market. However, the Indian Army stayed with Royal Enfield and is still using its motorcycles. A relationship of so many years with a team serving the nation at its best adds a patriotic value to the brand as well. You can also see Indian soldiers using Royal Enfield bikes for amazing stunts on auspicious occasions like the Republic Day parade. The reputed Sweta Ashwa team of the Indian Army also holds the Guinness Record for balancing 48 people on a 500cc Royal Enfield, shattering the previous record of Brazil's Army Corp in the process.
So, let's cheer for the relationship between the Indian Army and Royal Enfield, and celebrate this Independence Day.


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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
It's Almost Santa's BIG Day!
This Masterpiece Santa captures the spirit of Christmas as he shares good tidings and a bag full of toys. Designed to be an heirloom for a new generation-the craftsmanship is exceptional with finely detailed patterns; precise painting and crystal accents. (4027168)
Santa's big day is almost here!
We are open today until 8:00pm.
Our Christmas Eve hours are 10:00-5:00pm.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Pillars of Heaven
A contemporary interpretation of the Nativity, this 9 piece set include Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Three Kings, a Shepherd, an Angel, and the Northern Star. Each has part of the the nativity story written along the side telling of the Birth of Jesus.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Disney Traditions
St. Mick with Globe
Ol' St. Mick is making a list and checking it twice as he prepares for his trip around the world bestowing toys laughter and goodwill to all on the nice list.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Cherished Teddies
Title: Stroll In The Season's Splendor
Hollie talks a peaceful walk in the wintry snow, all bundled up in her pretty coat and Cherished Teddies muff, to keep her paws warm. She stops to admire a beautiful light post, all decked out just for Christmas.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Christmas Mug
Ceramic mug holds 14 fluid ounces and has the same design on both sides. I love Christmas because Jesus is the Reason for the Season Bright red letters highlight a second message: I Love Christ Jesus the Son.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Boyds Bears
Snoozey St. Nick
This festive Santa bear is ready for a long winter nap in his red pajamas with green patches and stocking cap. His glasses won't be on long...only until he lays his head on the Do Not Disturb striped pillow that he's carrying off to bed!
Sunday, December 08, 2013
Kitchen Fairies
Nativity Keeper Fairie
Our lil fairie loves everything about Christmas. She is most fond of her little Nativity set she pulls out of the fairie storage every year. With the star in place the decorations are complete and she can now start making some chocolate candy canes.
Friday, December 06, 2013
Are you looking for a fun village for your home? Springfield is perfect for you! There are three buildings and six accessories to this village.
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Winter Nap
This snowbabie figurine is adorable! These chilly December days have us dreaming of nap too!
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Charming Tails
The Season Of Sweet Joy
We just love all the ornaments that The Charming Tails Collection has to offer. We all could use a little more joy!
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text: CAW reaches deal with ChryslerDeal follows more than 1 month of tough negotiationsBy Susan Taylor and Allison Martell09/26/2012|labour-reporter.com|Last Updated: 09/27/2012 (Reuters) — The Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union said on Wednesday it had reached a tentative four-year labour contract with Fiat SpA's Chrysler, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a new deal with the union.CAW national president Ken Lewenza said the tentative contract mirrored agreements reached last week with Ford and General Motors, despite Chrysler's early insistence that those deals were too costly."We achieved the entire pattern, intact," Lewenza said at an evening news conference in Toronto.Union negotiators had pushed hard for Chrysler to invest in building new vehicle models in Canadian plants, but the company made no such promise in the deal. The Ford and GM agreements also included no new investment.Pattern bargaining, where the union uses its agreement with the first of the Detroit automakers as a strict template for the next two deals, is a longstanding strategy meant to ensure the companies do not compete by lowering wages.But Chrysler had been the most vocal among the automakers in arguing that Canadian labour costs are too high and should drop to match those of the United Auto Workers (UAW) in the United States.Chrysler had also criticized the union for negotiating its pattern deal with Ford, noting that Ford has significantly reduced its Canadian operations in recent years.On Wednesday, Chrysler said it would not comment in detail on the deal until after it is ratified."We're pleased to have reached an agreement, and we're looking forward to the ratification process," Al Iacobelli, Chrysler's vice president of employee relations, told reporters.Pattern dealRELATED ARTICLESCanadian Pacific, Teamsters conflict over layoffsCanada Post: Trudeau not considering back to work legislationA look at the unresolved issues between Canada Post, CUPWFord workers ratified their deal on the weekend, while GM employees will wrap up voting on Thursday. Chrysler workers will vote on Saturday and Sunday, the union said.Chrysler submitted a written proposal on Tuesday night that reignited the difficult talks, Lewenza said earlier on Wednesday. Negotiators worked past 5 a.m. Wednesday, he said at the news conference, breaking only for ratification meetings with GM workers.The pattern agreement freezes wages until June 2016, when a cost-of-living increase will be introduced.The union said the agreement with Chrysler includes a $3,000 bonus for members after ratification and cost-of-living lump sum payments of $2,000 in 2013, 2014 and 2015.New hires will start at 60 per cent of the highest hourly rate of about $34, down from 70 per cent in the last contract. It will take 10 years to reach the top of the pay scale, up from six years.The CAW had insisted that new employees eventually reach the top pay scale, in contrast to their U.S. counterparts at the UAW, who have a permanent two-tier wage structure.No new jobsUnlike Ford and GM, Chrysler did not commit to create any new jobs in Canada. But when it comes to employment, Chrysler workers are in better shape than their peers.Ford has some 800 workers on long-term layoff, and the new jobs are expected to ensure that no one with seniority is still out of work by the end of the contract, the union has said.Similarly, new positions at GM are expected to offset the planned shutdown of the "consolidated line" in Oshawa, Ont., which now employs about 2,000 workers, nearly a quarter of the CAW's workforce at GM.Chrysler has about 80 employees out of work in Brampton, but no one on long-term layoff, said CAW spokeswoman Shannon Devine.© Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, HAB Press. All rights reserved. Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment


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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
No more veils
The sweet silent miracle of
knowing oneself to be
And in so knowing
Knowing All
A rooster crowing
The sensation of coolness where
the stone floor meets the foot
A lizard chirping
The smell of smoke drifting in
from a nearby village.
Day breaks and dim shapes
turning into bushes and trees.
A peacock calling out
from a nearby village.
Day breaks and dim shapes
turning into bushes and trees.
A peacock calling out
Is All you touching me
Oh how close you are
My very own Self
No more veils
to hide your radiant gaze
From every corner of the universe
I see only You seeing Me
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Ever present
What is it that we are?
What is it in us that is always here?
What is it in us that notices the sunlight
reflected on a drop of water
hanging from a leaf?
or the swishing of palm leaves
in the wind ?
An ant crossing the terrace?
The humming of the fridge?
What is it in us which sees thoughts and emotions?
The irritations and moods?
The breathing out?
The neighbor shouting loud?
What is That which sees,
since forever,
all appearances coming and going
Changelessly so.?
Look beyond the coming and goings
of appearances to That which is always present.
There is only This.
Everything else comes and goes.
And there are no words to describe This
Its non conceptual
beyond words
but ever present.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
There is only what is.
What it is we do not know
We only know that it is.
All else is a story.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Returning to Source...
Jerry katz wrote on Facebook:
It's beautiful when things fall apart.
It's beautiful when things fall apart.
And the following came as a result of this sentence:
Every appearance is inevitably on the way
towards its demise.
A newborn baby carries the inescapable certainty
that the body will die.
that the body will die.
A mountain is likewise continuously changing
its appearance.
Centuries from now erosion will have
carried away large chunks of this seemingly solid
and unchanging appearance in the landscape.
This fact of destruction, annihilation and
falling apart is something that,
when not resisted and judged,
carries an incredible beauty.
Its a feature from Source, from Emptiness itself.
And something which we often prefer to ignore, or avoid.
But when we are able to take in this ravaging
characteristic of the infinite, we see a raw,
awesome and often exhilarating power.
Breathtaking after natural disasters.
After a tsunami or cyclone when all
the world has changed appearance
beyond recognition,
one feels awestruck...
At any moment the process of falling apart
of dying,
of dying,
of returning to Emptiness,
can evoke feelings of wonder and awe,
of tenderness,
of sadness and grief.
of sadness and grief.
Any emotion might turn up witnessing
this natural process of returning to Source.
this natural process of returning to Source.
And these emotions also come and disappear.
All returns to Source as Source
Just happening..
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Good morning
Good morning
Isn't it a good morning?
Just good to be here.?
A walk in the forest
the rhythm of the footsteps
in and out of sync with
a pair of coppersmiths calling out
to each other.
As each branch and twig
a tiny stone lodged in the shoe
each in-take of breath
the jasmine flowers growing wild
are calling out
for the joy of It.
With all the senses wide open
already happening
and happening
Did you notice?
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Enlightened ?
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the Clear View
What we know about This,
What Is,
Is that it is Here
and immediate.
That it is simple, intimate
and accessible.
and always has been.
That nothing and
has ever been able to cover
this up.
It is our own beliefs,
conditioning, concepts,
ideas that have obscured
the clear view.
And sure, anything and anyone
can be a help to expose those
beliefs, and ideas.
Can give pointers to That,
what we are already
Stepping into this,
which simply happens
through grace,
which cannot be done,
everything is experienced
in this nowness,
hereness as one happening.
The idea of the person has lost its validity, substance
and the seamlessness of existence becomes apparent,
as it was when we were a child.
The nagging voice in the head
always judging and commenting
has lost its footing.
Everything is always now and perfect.
Nothing out of place.
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Saturday, July 6, 2013
The road itself...
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All Right
at any moment
and every moment
the fullness of Life
is already appearing
as it does.
There are no mistakes.
All and every appearance
is only That appearing as It self.
The ignorance,
incompetence and
as well as
the beauty
the wisdom and
And without anybody labeling
or judging.
It is just Life happening.
Whole civilizations are born and swallowed up.
Species have come and go,
leaving their huge skeletons for us to ponder.
Galaxies and super novas exploding
The arrival of spring.
The ravaging of war.
It is the person who tries to understand and
makes sense, and it can't.
It places itself apart from creation and tries
to capture the infinite,
That which has no name,
with order and measurements,
concepts and ideas.
It is when the idea of the person has exhausted itself
that Life recognizes Itself as the Suchness of things
The seeking and grasping coming to an end.
You equals Life equals
the total perception of each moment
in whatever shape or form
it chooses to appear.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
a flying bush
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Monday, July 1, 2013
Back in India since a week,
as if never gone anywhere.
Just here.
Holland is far away,
and if one does not think about it,
it does not exist.
Amazing this simple observation,
and such freedom when realized.
Never at the wrong place
Always right here.
Driving with a motorbike on dusty roads.
Bright colored saris.
Jungle green.
The scorching midday sun.
A thunder lightening rolling in.
Dark grey clouds and a low rumble.
Dark grey clouds and a low rumble.
where else could one be? ;-)
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text: The topic recently posted about using a slug gun in Africa prompted this post......not wanting to hyjack that thread. Some recent regulation changes in an area I guide for black bear in Canada have limited guides to carrying a shotgun for backup. Please do don't ask why......suffice it to say that dealing with government idiots is trying at times, especially when they don't hunt or have any field experience of any kind and are making rules up about things they know nothing about. I do not know anyone in Canada that I believe really knows what they are talking about with slugs as the use is relatively uncommon. So what slug would you boys recommend for black bear at close range in heavy, heavy bush? These bears are big and we regularly take bears 400 to 600 pounds. Also, we cannot get slugs like those from Tar Hunt due to cross border hastles and regulations by the BATF that prevent many companies from shipping ammunition/bullets etc. north of the 49th. The slug would need to be something from one of the big name ammo companies like Remington, Federal, etc. that would routinely be imported by big hunting/shooting stores in Canada. Thanks in advance.