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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu attend a ceremony in memory of murdered Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov before their talks in Moscow, Russia.Reuters
Following the shooting of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov in Ankara on Dec. 19, the Russian mass media is condemning Turkey's security structures for their unprofessional protection of a Russian representative, but insist that the ambassador's assassination will not worsen Russian-Turkish relations.
The obvious culprit in the tragedy, besides the assassin himself, are Turkey's security organs, police and special services. They were the ones whose duty it was to organize protection for a high-ranking official.
The assassin was allowed to freely enter the Center of Modern Art in Ankara, which was hosting a photo exhibition. The young man in a suit and tie was believed to be a guard. He showed his police ID, which he had kept after being dismissed from the law-enforcement organs on suspicion of taking part in the coup d'état on July 15, reports the Russian business daily Kommersant, stressing that Turkey was unable to organize a sufficient level of security during the event.
"The level of vigilance is always heightened but I think that it was still not an 'orange' level, that is, extreme. There were no additional guards. The event appeared to be a routine event. It's not even clear who organized it," ex-ambassador to Turkey Pyotr Stegny told the Izvestiya newspaper.
Public opinion on the motives for the assassination of the Russian representative is similar to the view of the Russian foreign ministry, which has already called the murder of the ambassador a terrorist act.
Karlov's assassination may have a double goal. On the one hand, this demonstrative act punishes Moscow for its involvement in the Syrian conflict on the side of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, whom Sunni radicals consider their worst enemy. Therefore it would be easy to explain why the terrorist shouted "Allahu Akbar" – the assassination of the Russian ambassador for the organizers was an operation that was part of a religious war, a worldwide jihad, writes Kommersant.
On the other hand, it is hardly a coincidence that the assassination occurred in Turkey. Ankara and Moscow's reconciliation was the decisive factor in the changes that have taken place on the frontlines of the Syrian war in the last few months. It was precisely the agreements between the Russian and Turkish presidents (which were not always publicized) that determined Aleppo's fate. In Aleppo the anti-government opposition suffered its worst defeat in the four-year conflict, explains Kommersant.
Experts interviewed by news media outlet Life differ in their opinions on who would benefit from the assassination, which appeared to be clearly aimed at undermining the recent renewal of relations between Russian and Turkey.
Life writes that the ambassador could have been the victim of a lone fanatic. "This is not related to the actions of the Turkish government. Most likely the assassination is the work of a radical Islamist or a group that is closely linked to what is happening in Aleppo," Life cites Semyon Bagdasarov, director of the Center for Middle East and Central Asia Studies, as saying.
Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the State Duma committee on international affairs, agrees. "I think that this is the work of a loner who decided to take revenge on Russia for its actions in Syria or the act of some sort of organization, Life cites Pushkov as saying.
Among those who would benefit from the assassination is Saudi Arabia, said Yevgeny Satanovsky, president of the Institute of the Middle East in Moscow.
"In my view, this is revenge on Russia for the defeat in Aleppo. Currently the incident still has not been investigated but those who ordered the assassination could only be the Saudis, more specifically a concrete heir to Prince Mohammad bin Salman, for whom the defeat in Aleppo is a catastrophe along the way to the throne," he said.
"It could have been the Qataris… because Qatar has many issues with Russia in Syria and is preparing to continue the war there. But …. on Turkish territory this is very doubtful: Today Turkey is Qatar's principal military partner. This leaves only Saudi Arabia," said Satanovsky.
Judging by the first statements pronounced by officials from Russia and Turkey, the perpetrators have been unable to wreak havoc on the normalization of Russian-Turkish relations, notes Kommersant.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu did not cancel his visit to Moscow, where on Dec. 20 he was supposed to discuss the situation in Syria with his Russian and Iranian counterparts. However, it is likely that after the dramatic events in Ankara the agenda of the Turkish minister will be different, writes Kommersant.
According to the Lenta.ru news publication, the most important thing for Moscow now is not to allow the Turkish authorities to conduct a superficial investigation and blame the followers of exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gülen (who Ankara blames for the failed coup in July) for the assassination.
"All hope is on the promptness, professionalism and impartiality of the Turkish investigators and special services and on the fact that they will indeed look for those who gave Altintas the gun and not blame the machinations of the omnipresent Gülen," writes Lenta.ru.
An operational investigative group of representatives from Russia's special services, the Investigative Committee and the Foreign Ministry has flown to Ankara for consultation with the Turkish authorities.
"Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to it during their telephone conversation on the evening of December 19," Vedomosti cites Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov as saying.
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The Star Spangled Banner
O! Say Can You See? The Star Spangled Banner came from a dark time in American history. The War of 1812 wasn't going well for the United States. It was 1814 and the British had won the Battle of Bladensburg. The British force led by Major General Robert Ross occupied Washington, D.C. and set fire to many public buildings including the White House and the Treasury.
President Madison sent Francis Scott Key and John Stuart Skinner to meet with Major General Ross to set up a prisoner swap. They met aboard the British flagship HMS Tonnant and eventually negotiated a deal.
While negotiating, Key and Skinner had heard some of the plans for the British attack on Baltimore and the British didn't want to release them until after the bombardment. British gunboats tried to slip by the defenses during the night. Key watched bomb blasts and artillery lit up Fort McHenry periodically through the night and noted that the small storm flag was still visible. Darkness prevented him from seeing if the flag was still flying after the illumination from the bombardment ended.
As dawn lit up the fort, Key saw that the smaller storm flag had been replaced by a larger full size American Flag flying over the fort. Inspired by sight of the flag that signaled victory, Key started writing a poem on the back of an envelope that he finished later and called "Defence of Fort McHenry". It was later set to music and was later used by the Navy during the raising and lowering of the flag. It wasn't until 1916 that President Woodrow Wilson designated that it be plaid at other military events. In 1918, The Star Spangled Banner was played during the 7th inning stretch of the World Series, and later became a tradition at all ball gamed during World War II.
Years later, Key said in a speech:
"I saw the flag of my country waving over a city-the strength and pride of my native State-a city devoted to plunder and desolation by its assailants. I witnessed the preparation for its assaults. I saw the array of its enemies as they advanced to the attack. I heard the sound of battle; the noise of the conflict fell upon my listening ear, and told me that 'the brave and the free' had met the invaders."
The flag that inspired Key came to be known as the Star Spangled Banner Flag and is today on display in the National Museum of American History.


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Cassino is a Stop Smoking practitioner from the Waikato region. Having been highlighted in a recent New Zealand article, we made contact with her to further celebrate her mahi and asked her a few questions about what she does. This is what she had to say...
Ko te tuatahi, mihi ki to tātou Matua i te Rangi, nānā nei i hanga ngā mea katoa, whakamoemititia me whakapaingia tāna ingoa i ngā wā katoa. Me mihi hoki ki nga tini aitua kua whiti ki tū arai ki te noho i te taha o te Atua, haere, haere, haere oti ra. Huri noa ki te hunga ora, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā rā tātou katoa!
Taku Mana, Taku Mana Māori,
He mana māori motuhake,
I heke iho mai ra Te Huatahi,
Mo te tau mai Tawhiti, Te Auripo, Te Autaha,
Ko Hinehaowhenua nānā ko Hinekaewa,
Ko Muturangi
Ko Tanepawhero ka moe i a Tuariki i heke iho mai kia Tamatekapua, nānā Ko Wahiawa, ka puta mai ko Turirangi, ka moe i a Rongomaihuatahi heke iho mai i a Porou Ariki, Ka puta ko Te Kuti, ka puta ko tTe Wera, Ka puta Ko te Haua, Ko Apanui e…
Ko Aoriki te maunga,
Ko Waipapa te awa,
Ko Mataatua te waka,
Ko Whitianga te marae,
Ko Paeakau te hapū,
Ko Te Whanau-ā-Apanui te iwi,
Ko Apanui-Ringa-Motu te tangata,
Ko Cassino Smith ahau
What other types of work have you done before your current role?
In my mid 20s, I worked as a teacher aide for 4 years and almost became a teacher. I passed my first year of teacher training but had to go back into full-time work due to unforeseen circumstances.
I worked briefly for Work and Income but felt I could do more for people on the other end of the table and accepted the invitation to work as a social worker for Family Start in my home town of Opotiki for two years.
In 2007, we moved to Hastings and carried on working in Family start but was then given the opportunity to work as a Aukati Kaipaipa Kaimahi specialising in helping pregnant mums and Māori stop smoking in 2008.
I found myself working and supervising staff and tamariki in a unique after kura programme servicing a tikanga Māori-based programme, then had a break for two years when I became a sole parent to take care of my children.
I went back into the workforce and began working in mental health with community and teen residential care before I remarried and moved to Hamilton 2015. However, the biggest role I have ever had to date, and probably for the rest of my life, has been raising my children. It's the hardest life skill anyone can have!
How did you get into your current role?
I have to acknowledge both Glenn Halbert and Doctor Hayden McRobbie who I met in 2008. Glenn and I started our training in Aukati Kaipaipa in Wellington. However, he remained in this sector and although I worked in other areas, I have always been passionate about supporting whānau and friends in stopping smoking.
They helped me decide to apply for the role and I have been in it for almost 18 months.
What does a typical day for you look like?
Lately, I have been supporting my husband and daughter-in-law to become quit coaches. They have just recently completed the two-day hub training with Inspiring. They are currently under my guidance until they complete their studies, training and gain a little more experience. This is a first for me, so I am still learning how to manage a team while doing what I do on a daily basis.
It usually starts the night before, preparing for the following day's work – calling and/or sending text reminders to new and existing clients regarding appointments; collating paper work of those clients I'm scheduled to visit or those I haven't been able to contact during my down times.
My day always starts and ends with karakia and my diary is my most essential tool. Some days, it works well where things will go to schedule, and other days it may not work out due to no one at home, or visits being rescheduled.
There are times I may walk into my client's home and they have other members of family or friends who are keen to enrol onto the programme. I usually strike while the pan's hot otherwise I might miss the opportunity to capture them. It may make me late for my next appointment but if that happens, I usually excuse myself to make contact and either text or call them to let them know I'm running late. It's important to always be courteous.
Depending on what I have on for the day, my visits may start between 8.30am and 10am and finish between 2 –and 6pm. I am open to working in the weekend if clients request it, and I ensure they understand my commitment also requires their commitment to be available and to strive to complete the programme successfully.
What are some of the challenges you face?
- Time management has been trying. Sometimes. I have had to be careful otherwise time can run away from me and I find myself burning the midnight oil.
- Sometimes, it is unforeseen circumstances where sickness, whānau dynamics, travelling to an appointment and no one being there after arranging to meet with them. All in all, time management has its highs and lows.
- Then there's learning how to manage myself, my business, and now, currently learning how to manage a team.
- Sometimes it's coming across clients who have other organisations giving them incorrect information can be a stumbling block and (sometimes) indirectly to my services. For example, clients being told they are better off smoking or clients being denied access to NRT support because they have been told it's not good for them and they find themselves smoking again.
- Passing smokers without approaching them and offering services. I am sometimes unsure whether it's appropriate when someone is in the middle of shopping, or talking with work colleagues during their breaks.
- Trying to make sure to meet my quit targets and keeping clients completely smokefree during the whole four weeks.
- Keeping clients on task every week can be hard especially when things crop up for either the client or myself and having to re-commit them to continuing with the programme.
- Working from home can sometimes be a distraction especially when we have our children coming in and out. I do recommend having a separate space.
- There are challenges we least suspect, but the key thing to remember, is to be humble if it's your mistake and take responsibility for it, "think outside the box", embrace the challenges and know that you can overcome them with the right support. Keep going because you can learn from these challenges as to know what to do should you come across them again.
What are some of the joys of your work?
- Receiving referrals, making contact and meeting with clients.
- Enrolling clients and seeing them progress in their personal "Quit Smoking Journey", whether they are successful or not. In my mind, the clients are successful, for having the courage to ask for support.
- The client completing the programme successfully and presenting them with their incentive.
- Making and building positive lasting relationships where trust has been formed as some clients are more inclined to contact me directly should they relapse and need to re-enrol.
- Catching up with former clients and finding they are still smokefree after six months. I call these clients, "Champions!", when they have successfully quit smoking, saved money, quit other addictive substances and even turned their whole lives around. It is truly amazing and very humbling!
- Being motivating and encouraging throughout the client's journey, striving to provide positive experiences during their attempt to quit whether successful or not. This helps motivate me to keep striving to work harder to support my clients on daily.
- Enrolling ALL pregnant mums and striving for a 50 percent plus success rate.
- Travelling near and far to help all to quit smoking. Meeting new and existing clients, being able to support them and striving to provide quality services.
- Having a team to work alongside me with the same purpose and goal in mind, supporting our clients to quit smoking.
- Having monthly provider meetings is awesome to support, to share and bounce off each other both our successes and challenges. Networking is really essential for me and my team as I know how it helps us continue to work together for the same cause in helping New Zealand become smokefree by 2025.
- Having quality training that also enhances our experiences and knowledge. Attending monthly webinar training in delivering the programme effectively and efficiently while continuing to upskill myself and my team in providing quality services.
- Working with people from all walks of life, both with my clients, whānau, colleagues (not only in smoking but other health sectors such as diabetic, breast and smear screening nurses), to name a few.
What words of wisdom do you have for anyone wanting to be a stop smoking practitioner?
- Knowledge is power, and experiences are essential in this kind of mahi. Having the ability to communicate with people in ALL walks is not imperative but still important when motivating others to want to make changes for, "a better quality of life", which can be empowering.
- Make sure you have strong supports around you, those who you are contracted to, utilising the training programmes and the staff that assist with training, building strong networks with other stop smoking providers, as well as getting involved at a community level, supporting in various local, regional, and (even) national promotions with other health services connected with or to stop smoking services, i.e. breast screening, diabetes etc.
- Being an ex-smoker is ideal but not necessary, although most clients want to hear your quit smoking story or journey on how you became smokefree. However, whether you're an ex-smoker or not, showing the client you have confidence, knowledge, passion and a genuine desire to support them in quitting smoking will help gain their trust and faith in you regardless of your background.
- Treat your clients as a person, not a number. This will help them feel their journey is all about them and not about you. Showing them that you are willing to go the extra mile, for example, I have gone to drop off NRT support in the middle of the night while on my holiday, to help a client refrain from smoking. I have allowed clients to contact me should they feel the need to talk to someone. (However, this is an individual preference). I tend to gauge what I can do to go the extra mile without complicating things.
- Have faith in your clients to take the lead in their journey; the majority of them have their own answers, and they often do know what's best for them. Let them gauge what advice to give (OR NOT), sometimes just a listening ear or physical support is what they may need.
- Listen to your clients, always take time to look at the whole picture, (emotionally, spiritually, physically, verbally and non-verbally), building their trust by allowing them to express themselves, whether it's about smoking or not. (I recommend this as some clients often unpack other things before eventually getting around to the smoking component.)
- Making no judgement and reassuring them by affirming what you heard from them. Clarifying and repeating what you have heard back to them shows you have listened attentively.
- NRT support is essential, but not always the first thing I offer straight away. Look at all options after discussing NRT and allow them to figure out what option will suit them. If they don't know, this is usually when I intervene and give suggestions, yet they still need to make their own decisions.
- Lastly, just be yourself, love what you do, know that you are making a difference in people's lives every day you go out and support them to stop smoking, "once and for all!"
Should anyone have any queries, please feel free to contact me anytime. I would be privileged to assist and support anyone thinking about working as a provider.
Nō reira, he mihi mahana kia koutou, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui ia koutou mahi tino taumaha e hāpai nei i a tātou katoa.


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This year's transfer window has blown every other monetised sporting moment out of the water. With the sale of Brazilian forward Neymar for some £200 million, the money hoses of every European club were blown wide open…
The speculations have been rife, the rumours have been questionable, the money has been baffling. Whether it was Rooney's triumphant return to boyhood club Everton, Kyle Walker's move to Manchester City or Chelsea's inability to sign anyone of any real importance – the last few months of transfer activity has been as barmy as it has been brilliant. Everton collected a super cast of new players. City signed every young full back imaginable (splurging some £150 million). Arsenal managed to start strong (sound familiar?) but inevitably end abysmally. What a transfer window this has been.
The 'Prize Bull Award' for the Best Signing: Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United.
It may be a clichéd choice but it can't be denied that Lukaku was a key signing of 2017. No longer the big fish at Everton, the Belgian striker has looked more than comfortable whilst playing for the Red Devils, having already netted three in his first three BPL games. Judging by last season's stonking tally of twenty-five goals, there could be much more to follow. He wasn't particularly pricey either. Mourinho got Lukaku at a snip for just 75 million as players like Dembele and Mbappe were priced at well over £100 million. A class signing on all fronts.
Honourable Mentions: Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton), Mo Salah (Liverpool), Tiemoue Bakayoko (Chelsea).
Lukaku with last year's money man – Paul Pogba
The 'Bank Manager Award' for the best loan deal: Renato Sanches, Swansea.
This could have easily won the 'What the Fucking hell is going on here award' but I don't have that because I'm classy and I don't swear. That aside, Portuguese international Renato Sanches, couldn't have imagined that he would end up playing his football in a grizzly, grey welsh town, at the wrong end of the table. Especially having been given the Golden Boy Award just last year. Nicknamed 'the Bull' for his strength, Renato Sanches is still only 20 and full of skill and determination. This centre midfield player could prove vital for Swansea this season.
Honourable Mentions: Tammy Abraham (Swansea), Kurt Zouma (Stoke City), Timothy Fosuh-Mensah (Crystal Palace).
The 'What the Fucking hell is going on here Award' for the most bizarre transfer saga: Danny Drinkwater (Chelsea).
One of the charms of the transfer window is the relentless turning of the rumour mill. The ever growing stories of players wanting to leave and clubs chasing acquisitions, it stokes our fire. Thankfully most rumours and or speculation and or vain attempts never come to fruition. Sadly some do. Why Chelsea would suddenly have a desire for an average one season wonder is beyond me but their desperate last minute bid for Leicester's Danny Drinkwater paid off, with the twenty-seven-year-old signing as the hours of deadline day ebbed away. I wonder if the contract included a designated seat on the bench for the next three years.
Honourable Mentions: Everyone to Manchester United, Sanchez to Manchester City, Barkley to Chelsea, Arsenal's bid for Lemar, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool).
Swapping Matic for Drinkwater has raised a few eyebrows
The 'Storage Hunters Award' for the best transfer bargain: Serge Aurier, Tottenham.
Nowadays £23 million pounds is likely to get you a player with two left feet and the pace of a potato. Somehow Tottenham were able to sign a world-class full-back for the same sum. Full of the pace, strength and wing-playing ability, so sought after in modern full-backs, Aurier is the bargain of bargains for this transfer window. In desperate need of a replacement for Kyle Walker and under increasing pressure for their lack of activity, Spurs snuck in a flurry of signings as the window shut. Aurier may have a host of previous discipline issues whilst at PSG but they are eclipsed by his stats. He is certainly worth a lot more than what Pochettino paid for him.
Honourable Mentions: Nemanja Matic (Manchester United), Chicharito Hernandez (West Ham United), Jermain Defoe (Bournemouth).
The 'Wooden Spoon Award' for the worst transfer window: Arsenal.
Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear. Arsenal brought in French international Alexandre Lacazette, early doors, then proceeded to do absolutely nothing. Sanchez, intent on leaving the club, flirted with the Citizens before agreeing to stay. Whilst keeping him was a victory, Arsenal completed no other major business. Left-back Kolasinic, technically, arrived at the club in January, and, just before it shut, Oxlade Chamberlain left for Merseyside. Not to mention the fact that Sanchez will now leave the club on a free at the season's end.
Honourable Mentions: Chelsea, Newcastle United, Southampton.
Jack Whilshere played his part in Arsenal's rubbish window
The 'Are you still here? Award' for the player who should have been sold: Jack Wilshere, Arsenal.
I hate to undermine Arsenal again but if one player should have been sent packing it was Jack Wilshere. Now that everyone has come to the conclusion that he isn't a wonder kid but is, in fact, total dog shit, it has become impossible to offload the midfield player. After his loan spell at Bournemouth, Italian club Torino didn't even see the point in shelling out £6 million pounds to bring him to Turin. Just last week Wilshere was sent off in an Arsenal under-23 game for violent conduct, proving that he is still a disgrace.
Honourable Mentions: Diego Costa (Chelsea), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Alberto Moreno (Liverpool).


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Dell :: Backlit Keyboard In Inspiron 1545Feb 28, 2010
My employer had purchased me an Inspiron 1545 last month. I unfortunately had no choice in the model or options and I was hoping for a model with a backlit keyboard but did not receive one.
Now my question, is it possible to put the backlit keyboard from a studio in my inspiron?


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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted rules for contractors performing work that disturbs lead-based paint. The rules, known as the RRP rules, apply to renovation, repair, painting or any other activity that disturbs painted surfaces. These rules require that contractors performing work in housing built before 1978 or in child-occupied facilities (schools or day care centers) be certified by the EPA. All employees performing this work must be trained in lead-safe work practices through completion of an EPA-accredited course. And the contractors must distribute a lead pamphlet before starting work. The rules exempt work that will disturb six square feet or less of paint per room in the building's interior or 20 square feet of painted surface or less on the exterior. Work in buildings that have been tested and found to be free of lead-based paint is also exempt.
We have begun to get questions now because the requirement for contractors to be certified becomes effective on April 22, 2010, two years after the date of adoption of the rules.
States may apply to the US EPA for authorization to administer this program. The EPA is the enforcement agency in states that do not apply for authorization. New Jersey has not applied. This means that the EPA is the enforcement agency for the RRP rules in New Jersey.
As stated above, enforcement rests with the EPA. This information has been provided to you so that you are aware of the new EPA requirements and are able to respond to questions from homeowners or contractors. If anyone has further questions or would like additional information, you may direct them to the EPA website or the Division website.
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Three Chinese citizens have been criminally charged with hacking into the computer networks and servers of two US law firms in order to obtain confidential corporate information about mergers and using it for illegal stock trading, US prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Iat Hong of Macau; Bo Zheng of Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan province; and Chin Hung of Macau were charged in an indictment filed in Manhattan federal court with conspiracy, insider trading, wire fraud and computer intrusion, Reuters reports.
Prosecutors said the men made over US$4 million by placing trades in at least five company stocks based on inside information from unnamed law firms, including about deals involving Intel Corp. and Pitney Bowes Inc.
The men listed themselves in brokerage records as working at information technology companies, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said in a related civil lawsuit.
Hong, 26, was arrested on Sunday in Hong Kong, while Hung, 50, and Zheng, 30, are not in custody, prosecutors said. Defense lawyers could not be immediately identified.
The case is the latest US insider trading prosecution to involve hacking, and follows warnings by US officials that law firms could become a prime target for hackers.
"This case of cyber meets securities fraud should serve as a wake-up call for law firms around the world: you are and will be targets of cyber hacking, because you have information valuable to would-be criminals," US Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan said.
Prosecutors said that beginning in April 2014, the trio obtained inside information by hacking two US law firms and targeting the email accounts of law firm partners working on mergers and acquisitions.
Prosecutors did not identify the two law firms, or five others they said the defendants targeted.
But one matched the description of New York-based Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, which represented Pitney Bowes in its 2015 acquisition of Borderfree Inc., one of the mergers in question.
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Windy Miller
Windy and Bev launched Waves Surf School in 2004. Windy was born and bred in St Merryn near Padstow, Cornwall, and has 25 years of surfing knowledge and experience of the area. He is a BSA Level 4 accredited coach, the highest level available, and has been a fully qualified lifeguard since the age of sixteen and a qualified surf coach since 1997. He has lifeguarded on the beaches surrounding St Merryn on the North Cornish coast, as well as on the Northern beaches of Sydney, Australia.
Lawrence Harmer | Lol
Lol is an accomplished and experienced surfer, having enjoyed many world trips surfing some of the world's best breaks. He has lifeguarded for 8 years in North Cornwall, including many beaches along the east coart ofAustralia. Lol's lessons are bound to inspire a passion for the water.
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Bev is a highly motivated surf instructor. She is currently so busy splashing around, that she has had no time to update here profile. But we will nail her down and get her to tell you about her self soon.


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Anyway, I was pleased to see that I was lucky enough to get nominated by 3 blogs in the meantime for the Liebster Award <3 Since I've done this already a couple of months ago, I'm gonna skip the usual parts and get right to the questions, because, well who doesn't like answering questions about themselves :) Of course I have to thank the beautiful Jade, KiwiCat and Lauren for nominating me, please go check out their blogs <3
All of the illustrations are from my Pinterest, go check it out for more inspiration.
I liked the fact that Jade had a particular Biography theme, but I have to admit it required a lot more thinking that most of my blog posts xD So here it is:
1. What is the title of your biography?
I wanted to name my blog Diary of Dreams, which would also be a perfect name for a book, but I wouldn't really want to steal the exact name of my favorite band, so I'm just gonna use titles of some of their songs: Reality of Mine.
2. Is it an autobiography or did you get someone else to write it? If so, whom?
I'd probably have to do it myself, like most things in life, but it would be great if someone would actually be that interested in my life.
3. What's on the cover? If illustrated, who illustrated it?
Probably a girl with a glamorous gown and jewelry, but also kind of melancholic, with a mask and some flowers or a book in the hand, by some kind of a lake at sunset. Pretty much goth cliche, you know
4. Seems your biography has some photos in it. What are they of?
Faeries, dolls, tarot cards, weeping angels, flowers, gardens, deserts, lakes, expensive jewelry
5. Hey, good news! Seems like someone important is providing a blurb quote for the cover. Who is it and what do they say about the book?
Primadonna life - the rise and fall xD
6. What are some of the chapter names in the book?
Element 1: Illusion, Element 2: Stagnation, Element 3: Angst, Element 4: Resignation
7. Your biography has an index. What's under the letter G?
Glitter & gossip xD
8. Who is thanked in the acknowledgments?
All of the people who supported my dreams and ambitions
9. What kind of a book is it? Photography monograph? A tell-all expose? Stream-of-consciousness word jazz? An academic monograph with multiple indexes, endnotes, bibliography, further reading, etc?
An inspirational story, lessons learned in life.
10. Your readers are shocked to know that....
No one really knew who I am.
11. For some reason your book's selling well in France. Why do you think that is?
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Questions from KiwiCat
1. What blog category do you like to read the most?
I guess lifestyle (whatever that means), I really like interior design, hotels, restaurants, travel posts, I like to see where people live, what they eat and wear in their everyday lives :)
2. What brand of nail polish do you like to wear?
It's been a long time since I actually wore a nail polish cause I've had gel nails for over 3 years, but I used to like Maybelline, Golden Rose, Essence...
3. If you were to attend Hogwarts, what house would you be in?
Maaan I forgot all about HP, let's just say Slytherin because of Snape of course :)
4. If you could spend a month in any country in the world, where would you go (other than your own country)?
I'd like to visit Japan, Scandinavia, England
5. If you had to mentor a girl at least five years younger than you, what life advice would you give her?
None of it is big, and health is all that really matters, when you're healthy you have time for anything, it's never too late!
6. What interior design style would you like for your dream home (examples: country cottage, rustic mountain cabin, mid-century modern...etc.)?
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7. What writing advice do you have for new bloggers?
Also none of it is big, don't be afraid of making mistakes and what people will say, there's always gonna be someone who likes your work, you just have to start somewhere, cause the perfect moment may never come.
8. If you could travel back in time, what era would you travel to?
I like baroque/rococo/renaissance/victorian, but only for a day, cause I could NEVER give up electricity and modern gadgets!
9. Who is your favorite author?
Maybe at the moment Neville Goddard
10. If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
Probably something fancy, like a peacock or a flamingo. With a bow :)
- Why did you start your blog? I really wanted to show my style and though it may sound pretentious - to offer the world something it has never seen before. I always wanted to do something with fashion but my economics studies stopped me so far. I also like to write and inspire people, like many great authors inspired me.
- What is your favourite type of post to do? Travel/restaurants/hotels/interior - I love them!
- Who is your favourite celebrity? Out of the more "mainstream" ones maybe Gerard Way, Gwen Stefani, Sarah Jessica Parker, to name a few...
- A fact about yourself. I never leave the house without at least lipstick on, i rarely go out in pants and flats...
- Lipstick or Lipgloss? Since I discovered Lipfinity I only wear long lasting lipsticks (ATM L'Oreal Infallible), I don't buy lip gloss at all,maybe only coloured balm
- What is your make up must have? As I said - lipstick, mascara and then eye liner/pencil. Oh and a great oil-free foundation cause I have problematic skin.
- What is your favourite make up brand?I don't really spend that much on make-up, I only use like L'Oreal, MaxFactor, Essence and Vichy
- What is your dream job? Rock star! :D Or a full-time fashion blogger/stylist
- Tea or Coffee? Coffee definitely, I'm obsessed with it!
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Succotash Handpies
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- Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (peeled, small dice)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled, minced)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears corn, divided)
- 1/2 cup baby lima beans (cooked)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chiffonade)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 box store-bought pie dough
- 1/4 cup flour (for dusting)
- 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon of water (beaten)
- For the Succotash: In the bowl of a food processor add 1 cup of corn and pulse until smooth with some texture.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 1/2 cup of corn and lima beans and saute for an additional 3-5 minutes, being careful not to overcook the lima beans. Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Stir in the corn puree and allow to cook an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, stir in the tomatoes and basil, and allow to cool completely.
- For the Handpies: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Cut into 4 rectangles, about 4-inches by 5-inches. Repeat with second round of dough. Some of the corners may be rounded because of the size of the store-bought dough.
- Place about 2 rounded tablespoons of the succotash on the lower third of the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Fold the rectangle in half over the filling. Using a fork, crimp the edges together and pierce the top to create steam holes. Brush the top with egg wash and salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining succotash and dough to make 3 more hand pies, 6 pies total.
- Transfer hand pies to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until pies are golden-brown, about 25-30 minutes.
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- Tip: 1. Assemble the handpies in advance and keep on a baking sheet wrapped in plastic wrap in the freezer. Bake when ready to eat and serve!
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As times change our whole concept of relationships being long term has as well. I don't believe this is a positive thing, I truly think we have lost something as a society. However, this said, we are also allowed to accept that it does happen and to live a full life after this. We need to look at all things as a climb to some great conscious awareness about life and living. Writing this article was a way to let all women know who are my age, or close to it, that despite societies need to make our life's significance dependent on attachment to another, there is a profound enlightenment, which only comes with discovery of your inner self. I dedicate this article to all women, as a way of saying, and to say I am sorry I failed at marriage, but as women we do have worth outside of it.
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Autumn Makeup Routine
Happy November!! I hope everyone has had a wonderful start to the new month! Because it is technically still Autumn (even though there is snow in the forecast for Thursday!!), I can still use Autumn in the title of this … Continue reading
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Hello everyone! Today I am sharing a quick recipe that I whipped up when I went home for the weekend about a week ago! I baked these for my 19th birthday celebration, and I couldn't have been happier with the … Continue reading
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Hello there! I hope everyone's week is off to a lovely start! Today, I am excited to share a guide to all of my favorite autumn spots in my hometown, Colorado Springs. Let's say you had only 24 hours to … Continue reading
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Gosh...I am a bit over being busy all the time! I have had only had bits and pieces of time to do sewing this month....but the good news is I start 5 weeks of holidays next Thursday...whoop whoop whoop...break out the bubbly :)
So this month...my 15 Minutes Play swap quilt was finished and mailed to Terry...
...who also happened to be my swap partner to make me something. She made me this lovely little mini quilt with retro fabrics from when she first moved to Oz in the 70's, plus she had researched me and saw I liked text fabrics and sent me a lovely little collection, plus some thread and invisible ink pen! I felt very spoilt when I opened my parcel! Check out her blog @ Terry's New Thread
I did some air travel with hubby this month, when you live in Darwin every other capital city is Australia is a minimum 4 hours away, so I was able to finish these fun little hearts which are part of the Lynette Anderson Scandinavian Christmas I started earlier this year...this project is going to a real slow boiler...but not everything has to be finished a weekend...right? Who does that anyway??
And I also did my pink scrap baskets...
Not sure how the pink scrap quilt will end up, I think it is good to let a quilt evolve sometimes, and let the creative genie out of the bottle!
Seven sleeps to go 'til the big day, we are having a nice family Christmas at my place...there will be 14 for lunch. We will be missing my younger brother and his family, as they live in Brisbane, but we were all together last year, so we can't be greedy and be together every year!
Off to write more lists...can you drink champagne and plan at the same time...might be a bit early for champers, perhaps I will eat chocolate santas and write lists!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Bits and Pieces
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Good Morning StaceyReplyDelete
Glad to see your focusing on the important things in life lie bubbles, santas, and stitching.
Your lovely little quilt is hanging up in the dinning area and will be part of the christmas here.
My Grand daughter was very taken with all the strippy pieces and words. Approved.
I have been following the weather forcasts. Stock up and I hope it is a safe and Happy time with your family.
LOVE your BOM blocks!!! Keep going!! Happy new year!! Your goodies look great too!ReplyDelete
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Footwear Makers Divided On Passing GST Benefit To Consumers
The GST Council on Saturday slashed the tax rate on footwear priced up to Rs 1,000 to 5 percent from 18 percent. Liberty Shoes Ltd. and Relaxo Footwear Ltd. agreed that will help, but differed on how much of it will be passed on to buyers.
"We were bleeding in the Rs 500-1,000 bracket due to the 18 percent GST. Cheap imports from China and unorganised players hurt us. This move will now give us a level-playing field with unorganised players. Having said that, we cannot pass on all the benefit to consumers.
Adesh Gupta, CEO, Liberty Shoes
Liberty Shoes derives 20 percent of its total revenue from footwear priced between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
Relaxo expects the rate cut to benefit both organised and unorganised footwear makers. "It will help the unorganised ones as they will try to enter the organised space," Ramesh Kumar Dua, managing director of Relaxo Footwear, told BloombergQuint over the phone.
Relaxo, which gets 15-20 percent of its revenue from the Rs 500-1,000 range of footwear, is confident of passing on the entire benefit to the consumer. And the company expects the majority of its business to now come from the Rs 500-1,000 bracket. "Hamare acche din aa gaye! (our good days are here)," Dua said.


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Hurricane Sandy has come and gone leaving destruction in several cities across the U.S. Thankful that it didn't devastate D.C., I spent most of my time eating, watching tv and lounging around in my yoga pants and favorite hoody. Before the storm hit, I was a bit nervous. I didn't want to ride it out alone and I didn't want to sit in the dark as I waited for someone to call or text to see if I was alright.
While getting ready, I realized certain things about me. Funny how something as this can bring some perspective into your life. I was among countless people who decided to do some last-minute shopping at Target; as I scoured the shelves, I realized that in time of uncertainty I don't panic. Actually, there is this nerving calm that washes over me and I can't even begin to fret.
So what exactly did I learn about myself?
- I can be controlling:Yeah, that is something about me that I have realized over time. I guess I'm so use to relying on myself (despite asking others for assistance) that I don't even bother to ask for help. I need to go grocery shopping without a car? Ahh just hop on the bus and haul ass. I need to move out of my apartment? Oh what the hell, just stay up all night and move that sh*t yourself! Yeah, story of my life.
- I over think/over analyze A LOT: Ok. I'm going to be honest, this is something that I knew ever since I was a kid. My inquisitive nature can get the best to me at times. I always want to know something and my lack of patience at times can be quite annoying and personally draining. An acquaintance told me, that I am a person who likes answers and the unknown causes doubt and anxiety to arise. *Sigh* So true. I've been called a sponge since I soak up everything around me. I am quite intuitive and observant and when things are confusing to me, I tend to ask for clarity…I'm still working on my delivery. I tend to do react before I even know how I truly feel. *work in progress guys*
- I don't know how to fully relax: I think when a bit of control is taken away from me, I tend to get a bit antsy. My mind is literally ALL over the place and my body follows suit. Unless I am deeply immersed in a book or writing out my thoughts/story/poem, you can find me sliding, whirling, two stepping somewhere….anywhere. LOL.
- I enjoy a good, fluffy throw blanket: When I finally get the chance to relax and enjoy my surroundings, a great throw blanket is what I want to be wrapped in. Interested in being friends? A great throw blanket and a good bottle of white wine would gain you some cool points!
- I love a good movie and great company: Nothing like watching a movie that makes you think, invokes feelings and makes you want to: a. kick ass b. cry your heart out c. or hug your non-existent boyfriend lol. This weekend I got to re watch some good films and I felt like jumping up and down or on the verge of fighting back tears.
- I like opening up to someone: Besides my bestie, my mom and a handful of close girlfriends, I am still trying to find that one male I can truly open up too. I want to be with someone who I can laugh with, who knows that I can be inquisitive nature, a bit controlling (but willing to let a person take control), a bit feisty/sassy, passionate and overall great person.
- I really like Doritos/Cashews/Dijon Mustard/Fries with Mayo: A great recipe for obesity right? Lol. Yeahh my cravings vary each month but this month was all about the SALTS!
- Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE music: The infectious notes of Daley and sultry vocals of Marsha makes this song an automatic hit for me. Who wouldn't want to be curled up next to their boo or person of interest when this song comes on?
I for one, have been raping the replay button at work and I doubt it will stop when I get home. Enjoy!


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Jane Austen was clearly proud of her creation of Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice, saying famously that Elizabeth was "as delightful a creature to have ever appeared in print".
I have always liked Elizabeth and have created a page for her in one of my scrapbooks.
Do you remember playing with paper dolls as a child? I found this beautiful paper doll with its clothes and accessories on the Internet, painted them, and stuck them with blu-tack on the page with a sketch of Longbourn as a backdrop.
You can print these dolls here.
The site seems to have started to charge for printing, but it's very inviting as there are so many familiar characters from Jane Austen's books as well as other classic heroes and heroines.
Perhaps Mr Darcy will get his page next…?!


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So, I'm sure your all used to seeing that OCX error. I tried to install WMAAudioRedist, but when I launch the program, it doesn't even pop up a dialogue, it does absolutely nothing. I even tried running it in admin mode. Does it not work in Windows 10, or am I doing something wrong?
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active X or ocx errors have to do with the fact you're missing some dependencies for VB6. The easiest way to solve this is to grab one of Aprone's games, and once installed, run that checkup.exe file and it will register all the needed DLL's.
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OK, this is strange. I ran the check up program and clicked register missing files. It closes out without any sort of dialogue, and DXKEY.dll didn't register. I tried going in and registering it manually by running CMD in admin and going to the path the file was in, and it gave me an error saying the file didn't exist, even though I checked and it's definitely there. What do I do now?


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It is the middle of February and it is still here. Winter, that is.
The snow and cold continues, as does the beauty.
There have been clear, sunny days,
days when the views just make your heart sing.
There have also been overcast, grey days,
but they have their own kind of beauty.
Many thanks to one of my readers, who suggested putting oil on Emma's feet before we walk. I have been rubbing a bit of olive oil on her pads, and she can walk and walk without getting snow and ice balls building up. Such a simple solution! Thanks Maureen at Mo Bloggin.
The lingering winter has allowed me to continue working with my wool. I have set up an area of my house as my "wool" room.
I can't say it motivates me to spend more time spinning, but as least it keeps it all together in one space.
Here are a few things I have been working on.
I have been spinning plain white wool. I met a local lady who is very experienced with spinning and knitting and she gave me a lesson in spinning. It helped a lot, and I now believe that with practice, my spinning will improve.
Still need lots of practice!
I have dabbled in dying too. Believe it or not, this was supposed to turn out red. Guess I will have to try again. Half the fun of dying wool is the surprise of how it turns out.
My last project was a scarf. I used wool I had dyed a while ago, and after spinning and knitting I ended up with something I can actually wear.
Sometimes I spin, and sometimes I knit and sometimes I just sit and marvel at the views outside my windows. Smoke from Brother Tom's chimney drifting and dancing across the field.
Winter is still here, and we might as well enjoy it while it lasts.
It won't last forever.


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Tuesday, January 17
Mister Creecher
Bloomsbury 2011
The creature walks the streets of London, with the Artful Dodger, hunting down the mad doctor! No, Boris Karloff does not make an appearance.
The scene is London, 1918, and there in the darkened, fog-damp streets is Billy, pickpocket and petty thief. Billy starts off in a spot of trouble with the local thugs when is hide is saved by an enormous monster of a man who Billy comes to call Mister Creecher. An odd and uneasy bond develops between them as Mr. C convinces him to come along on a bloody (literally) little trip to the country in search of the true monster, the man who made Mr C what he is, one Doctor Victor Frankenstein. While in the country Billy sees a bucolic side of life, something better than being a street rat, and he pretends to be a poet to win a young lady's affection. Ah, but the good Doctor has his eye set on creating a new creature, a companion for Mr C if you will, and suddenly all paths converge in a way that sends Billy back to the comforts of London's rough and tumble street. It's there that he'll start to go by his grown name of Bill... Bill Sikes.
What? How did Dickens end up in all this?
For a new take on Frankenstein's monster this is an interesting idea, the blending of two fictional characters in one setting. But if you have a familiarity with Frankenstein and Oliver Twist it's hard to see the mash-up without your thoughts getting trapped in a corner of literary logic. How could these two worlds exist at the same time? Worse, I found while reading that I was starting to hear bits of the musical Oliver! play in my mind while scenes played out like an old 1930s movie staring Boris Karloff. Which is to say that Priestley does a good job catching the mood but the mood in this book feels borrowed at every turn. I did like that Creecher was articulate, almost aristocratic in bearing, and he makes an interesting "mentor" if we are to believe that this particular Billy will become, in manner at least, like his Dickensian namesake.
So for the idea in general, I like, but I don't know that it's going to stick with me over time.
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WH softball (0-1) dropped its opener 8-6 at Plymouth North. The Panthers came back from a 5-0 deficit to tie but it wasn't enough as the Eagles scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th Jr Sarah Saccardo went 2-3 (3B R). Sr Captain Maxine Vincent went 3-3 with 2 RBI. Jr Sarah Saccardo went 2-3 and a run scored.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Softball Battles tough
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Tembo House Hotel
Country: Tanzania
Location: Stone Town
Style: Hotel
Tembo House Hotel is ideally located on the seafront of Stone Town, in the building which once housed the American Consulate.
Being centrally located and offering views over the ocean, the hotel is perfectly positioned for you to watch the perpetual motion that is Stone Town.
Tembo House has 37 rooms, with most offering balconies overlooking either the beach or the inner courtyard and swimming pool.
The Bahari Restaurant offers both local and international cuisine, however it is important to note that the hotel does not serve any alcohol, so anyone wanting an alcoholic drink will need to dine elsewhere.
Tembo House Hotel would not fall into the "luxury" category, but it is a good, basic hotel, with friendly staff, and a great place from where to explore Stone Town, and experience the local lifestyle.


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Rawtenstall's Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery has reopened this weekend after a short closure during which they renovated the downstairs bar restaurant along with the corridors and stairwell. It now looks really stunning - and some well chosen Dave Pearson pieces , secondary panels from his 'Byzantium' series, really truly wonderful in this setting, offset by the new dark grey decor of the walls.
Go along to the Whitaker for a great meal - and to see a group of Dave's larger pieces of work in a new setting.


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Arizona Traffic Offense Attorney says – Beware The Left Turn!
Brian D. Strong – Senior Associate
Phone: (480) 833-2341 (24/7)
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Arizona Traffic Offense Attorney says – Beware The Left Turn!
As a traffic offense attorney in Mesa AZ, historically more people are involved in motor vehicle accidents when they are turning left than when they are turning right. This is because people turning right are not invading the space of on-coming traffic.
Yet, the question remains: What if the on-coming vehicle was speeding or ran a red light? Is the driver turning left still required to yield the right-of-way? In most states, a driver is only entitled to the right of way if they are obeying the law. So, for example, in Utah, if an on-coming car runs a red light, or is speeding, they have lost the right-of-way. Yet, a handful of states (including Arizona) take a different approach.
The plain language of A.R.S. 28-772 imposes an absolute duty to not turn left in front of on-coming traffic unless such movement can be accomplished in a safe manner. The driver turning left "shall" yield. There are no exceptions. There is not a single defense based on the behavior of other drivers. "One making a left turn must do so only when it is safe to do so". Op. Atty. Gen No. 58-82. The Arizona appellate courts have never allowed a driver turning left to escape their statutory duty of care based on what the on-coming driver was doing. See, Smith v. Johnson, 183 Ariz. 38, 43, 899 P.2d 199, 204 (App. 1995).
In simple terms, then, according to Arizona's traffic code, when an accident has occurred, and one vehicle was turning left in front of an on-coming vehicle, the vehicle turning left caused the accident. There is no other cause.
So, the next time you are waiting to turn left, do not assume the on-coming driver will stop for his red light. Most cops I know love to add insult to injury. A motor vehicle accident can ruin your day. A ticket for failure to yield when the other guy ran the red light will make you cantankerous beyond compare. You need to call Brian Strong at (480) 833-2341, an experienced Arizona traffic offense attorney, he can help!


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UGFS (ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy) is a method of removing capillaries/veins by injecting sclerofoam into the lumen, while being under control of the ultrasound.
Description of the procedure
There are two types of UGFS:
– Primary vein treatment using UGFS – injecting the foam under ultrasound control into the primary tree of the main superficial vein
– Secondary UGFS – injecting the foam into varicosities (varicose veins) which appeared again after being already operated on using classical methods – relapsing varicosities/veins
UGFS method should not be done when the groin venous valve has weakened!
Otherwise, it is possible to expect relapse quite soon – from a couple of months up to 2-5 years. Such patients need surgery, classical or endovascular (laser, radiofrequency). Therefore, surgery should be done in centres that offer various methods of vein treatment.
It is often combined with some other surgical technique, thus achieving excellent results.
During the first examination, individual measure for elastic stockings of 2nd level of compression, that are worn after the procedure, is taken as well. The patient is provided with all necessary instructions for the procedure that follows
It is suggested to eat a light meal and take liquid prior to the procedure.
Course of the procedure
Under ultrasound control, intravenous cannula used to inject sclerofoam is lead into the main tree of the superficial vein that has been changed by varicosity.
It is repeated with all remaining varicosities. The amount of time necessary to do the procedure depends on the volume of the treated changes, and it can take up to one hour.
At the end, the patient is put on an elastic stocking – simple, quick, effective, painless, immediately after the procedure, without wounds, scars or nerve damage.
Often it is necessary to repeat the treatment 2-3 times in the interval of a couple of weeks until the total effect is achieved.
Elastic stockings are to be worn continuously for 2 weeks after the procedure, and later by recommendation.
It is important not to put gels or creams against hematoma (Heparin, Ice gel, and the like) on the treated area because it can become irritated. Care should be done exclusively with mild milk or skin lotion.
Precautions and limitations
Sometimes, there is a chance for relapse. However, relapse is easy to predict and do the treatment again accordingly.
It is necessary – as much as possible – to correct the mechanisms that had lead to the development of the disease.
Side effects and complications
Sometimes, a surface inflammation and local vein thrombosis can appear. In the course of 8-14 days, redness and bruising at the area of intervention are possible, as well as temporary surface induration (swelling) accompanied by mild local pain and heat.
It can all be successfully overcome by wearing elastic stockings up to 3 weeks, walking, and activity.
Serious complications – such as deep vein thrombosis – are almost impossible with correctly done procedure, and unknown in professional literature.
Package does not include: first indicative surgeon's examination, vein color Doppler; expenses made prior to admittance into Polyclinic Lege Artis.
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A wealth of modern design, from red-hot Sam Francis original art to ultra-cool Paul Evans furniture and icy diamonds in platinum, will dominate the day at Palm Beach Modern's (PBMA) Saturday, November 25th auction, online and in West Palm Beach, Florida. Three Sam Francis original works on paper are backed by scholarship from the Sam Francis Foundation. Each is signed and bears a Sam Francis Estate stamp. The highest-valued painting in the group measures 38 inches by 29 ¾ inches (framed) and comes with a copy of the book Sam Francis: Elements and Archetypes, in which the artwork is depicted.
Also offered will be the Murano glass collection of Sergio Gnesin (from Milan, Italy) and his wife, Yoli (from Miami, Fla.). Sergio is the author of the 2003 Murano reference book Vetri di Ermanno Nason. Pieces from the couple's collection (both featured in the book) will include a signed Ermanno Nason (Italian, 1928-2013) sculpture/vase, created in 1959, 16 ¾ inches tall and titled Omaggio A Guttuso (Homage to a Water Carrier) (est. 18,000-$24,000); and a signed 10 ¾-inch-high sculptural goat, produced in the 1980s (est. $10,000-$15,000). Over 500 lots of art, designer furnishings and luxury goods will come up for bid. For more info, click here.
Oil on canvas painting by Jasper Francis Cropsey could sell for $200,000-$300,000 in online auction
An oil on canvas painting attributed to the renowned Hudson River School artist Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823-1900) is expected to realize $200,000-$300,000 and several other works have estimates in the six figures in Woodshed Art Auctions' next Prestige Signature Collection auction, online now and ending Wednesday, November 29th, at 12 o'clock noon Eastern time.
The stunning late autumn Luminist work attributed to Cropsey (Am., 1823-1900) is untitled and is signed lower right ("JF Cropsey") and dated ("1878"). It is large – 45 inches by 51 inches – and comes with a copy of an appraisal done this year.
The sale is already available for viewing and bidding at www.woodshedartauctions.com. Internet bidding is also available through Invaluable.com. Prestige Signature Collection auctions feature artworks (most of them attributions) by many of the most famous names in fine art, but at attractive price points. This auction, titled Masterworks: 19th & 20th Century Paintings, features paintings and drawings attributed to (or by) Cropsey, Cy Twombly, H. O. Tanner, Edgar Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, James Buttersworth, William Merritt Chase, Henri-Theodore Fantin Latour, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Marc Chagall. Visit www.woodshedartauctions.com.
Asian objects will be sold with items from the Western culture in an East Meets West auction
An English repousse silver pitcher made by R&S Garrand of London around 1861, a seven-piece sterling silver tea service made in Germany, and a fine selection of Tibetan Buddhist thangkas (religious paintings) are key lots in Converse Auctions' next East Meets West Sale, an online-only auction scheduled for Friday, December 1st, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Those are just a few items in a 474-lot auction where Asian objects will be sold along with items from the Western culture – hence the title East Meets West. Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and HiBid.com.
The silver plate, hand-chased and repoussed lidded pitcher by R&S Garrand has hunting scenes covering the body. The hallmarks, assay marks and city marks date it to London circa 1861. The German seven-piece sterling tea service includes a teapot, sugar, creamer, coffee and chocolate pot and a large pitcher. Both lots are estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Thangkas are prized by collectors because they are strikingly detailed and beautiful and often quite old. Of the many in the auction, one standout is an 18th century example showing a figure of Yama and his twin, Yami, 49 inches by 65 ½ inches (est. $1,000-$1,500). Click here to find out more.