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Parents divided after little boy arrives home from school with a note praising his family for packing a 'healthy lunch'
They have called the note 'condescending'
AN Australian schoolboy was sent home with a note for his parents praising his lunch, and it's left everyone a bit puzzled.
The note, addressed to little Ben's family is called a 'star pass' and praises the simple healthy lunchbox he took to school that day.
According to the parents, the lunch consisted of chopped up carrot, apples, cucumber and cheese and crumpets - all healthy simple foods.
While it's great to promote healthy eating, the note has made some parents question whether or not the intentions were that innocent.
The picture of the note was posted in a Facebook group, which left it open for discussion.
And opinions of the nature of the note were divided, with some labelling it condescending.
One user said: ''I know teachers are trying to promote healthy habits but this is so condescending"
And another added: "Oh my God, what? I'd be so appalled - what are we like ten?"
However, some other parents praised the note and seemed appreciative of the teacher's gesture.
One said "This is awesome. Too often we see on Facebook about parents being told the food they sent to school isn't acceptable".
And another added "It's fantastic that this school is taking the opposite approach, hopefully more will do this than what has been going on."
The "opposite approach" comment was in reference to the recent lunchbox shaming trend which has been becoming more of a regular thing in schools everywhere.
Lunchbox shaming is when schools have been publicly calling out children's meals, and more and more parents have been revealing they've been subjected to it.
One mother shared the super healthy lunchbox she'd made for her daughter, which contained a tiny Hershey's Kiss chocolate.
The chocolate was confiscated and her daughter was told she'd have to eat it at home.
One mother has revealed her brutal tip to make sure her children clean up...
And parents have been naming certain newborn babies as 'rainbow babies'... do YOU know why?


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Laying low
For cousin omar and bother isaac
for sister julie and mother thelma
uncle james and father imran.
laying low this body of mine
is just the youth in me
that seeks the wisdom of age
to recount now and tomorrow
how well it walked, no shame
They claim no shame in age
but it was behind they'd looked
though they knew not the path
the one they took to age
but now it's aged
one recounts its days
about good and bad
'I'm proud' they state
Opposites for me
this isn't right
when burnt by fire
then hired for pity, to live pretty
how dare you say she chose the way?
but that's the sight
of hypocrits who age, with shame
of things necessary with young-old eyes ~A~

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Villa Licia
Villa Licia has recently been refurbished to a high standard. It's just 50 metres from the sandy beach of Santa Maria del Focallo, and a short drive from the seaside town of Pozzallo. Pozzallo is a pretty town with a 15th century watch tower at one end of the large town beach and a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
The villa has a comfortable lounge area with a sofa bed, fireplace which leads through to a modern, well equipped kitchen. On the ground floor there are two double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.
The walled garden offers good privacy and to the front of the villa there is a super external second kitchen complete with barbecue, one bathroom and laundry room. Stairs lead from the outside kitchen to the first floor where you'll find small terrace. The pool sits middle of the garden between the parking and the villa. Close to the pool you will find a lounge area that offers great shade so you can relax and escape the heat of the mid-day sun.
Villa Licia
- Beach 300meters
- Pozzallo/Ispica 5km
- Shops / Restaurants 1km
- Ispica 13km
- Modica (Unesco) 20km
- Noto (Unesco) 40km / Siracusa (Unesco) 60km
Safety deposit: € 500. The deposit will be refunded upon departure, less any damage or consumption (in excess of that agreed in booking). - damage. It's always valid the right to compensation for higher damage.
Weekly prices include.
- welcome pack
- supply of bed linen and towels
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- for stays of two weeks or more – cleaning service and linen change every 7 days
- energy consumption
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- Internet WiFi
- Camping Cot/high chair – on request
- For cancellations until 60 days before the start of your stay will receive 100% refund.
- For cancellation until 30 days before the start of your stay will receive 50% refund.
- For cancellation less than 30 days before the start of your stay, no refund.
Check in is possible after 4.00 p.m. while the check out is required within 10.00 a.m.
The villa is very beautiful, nicely decorated. Everything was very clean. The owner was very friendly. There is a lot of space for everybody (we are 5 people). The pool is very clean and you reach the beach in one minute over the dunes. We had a great week and can only recommend it to everybody!!!
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Join us to celebrate Christmas with an afternoon of Christmas Carols, sharing a BBQ together, and enjoying relaxed family fun on the lawn afterwards.
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When: Sunday 23rd December 4:30pm.
Where: WSCCC, 90 Homebush Rd Strathfield, NSW.


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Pick of the week: Stop, search, speak and strike
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This is our report on a Labour-run council's failed attempt to prosecute homeless people who have been camping out in Manchester. Seven rough-sleepers could have faced up to two years in prison after being accused of breaching an injunction which bans them from sleeping in tents in protest against the city council's homeless policy. But a judge dismissed the application citing the council's "serious failures to comply with the rules".
Three: Corbyn's Trident defeat means Britain will break international law
In third place is our piece on Corbyn's defeat on Trident at the Labour party conference. With the debate now dead, we suggested the argument to keep Trident is far from a moderate position. And with Britain now likely to have a continuous at-sea nuclear weapon until the 2040s we asked if we are actually breaking international law?
Two: The Labour party will now 'automatically' support all strikes
Next is our story that John McDonnell has said the Labour party will now automatically support all strikes taken by trade unions. At a conference event this week the new shadow chancellor said the party needed to become a "resistance movement". He was joined by PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka who suggested trade unions would now seek to launch co-ordinated strike action across the public sector.
One: Metropolitan police to reverse Theresa May's cuts to stop and search
In the top spot this week is our report that the Metropolitan police commissioner has announced plans to reverse Theresa May's cuts to stop and searches. Bernard Hogan-Howe said there had been an increase in violence following reductions in stop and search. This came shortly after the Zac Goldsmith suggested that May's decision to reduce stop and search by an "arbitrary figure" had led to an increase in deaths.


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During our 14th JoCo on the Go podcast episode, we're talking about sustainability in Johnson County. Craig Wood, Department of Health and Environment solid waste management coordinator, and Renee Bryant, DHE Food Policy Council coordinator, provide information about how residents and businesses can minimize waste. They also provide details about upcoming efforts to educate the public about keeping food out of the landfills, through methods such as composting.
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Screen Yorkshire welcomes the news from Channel 4 today that creative and digital departments will sit at the heart of the new national HQ in Leeds. Commissioning departments represented in the new National HQ will include: Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Entertainment & Live Events, E4, Factual, Popular Factual and Sport. The National HQ in Leeds will also be the base of the Managing Director, C4 Nations & Regions – a new senior role who will lead the 4 All the UK strategy across the business. This new role will be supported by leaders from the departments represented in the National HQ.
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Staring back at me.Hearing words you've yet to say.
Anguish in the darkness.
An empty room.
Hours waiting here.
Calling, till fingers fail to find numbers.
Days without report.
Wounded, fearing the worst.
Recognizing, I've survived.
Seeing achievements mount.
Failures and success adding to life.
All the strife.
Here, looking through tears.
Staring back at me.
Remembering all the years.
Sorrows and sadness, now gladness.
Thank you mom.
Thank you.


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Friday, July 30, 2010
Peace Comes From Within. Do Not Seek It Without.
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What an interesting 24 hours I have had. Yesterday the boys and I spent the day at the beach, along with some very special friends. One of those was my best friend Peg, who lives in Connecticut. She and I have been best of friends since we were 12 years old. After the day at the beach, my daughter and I joined the same group for a dinner down in the Gaslamp District of Downtown San Diego. It is a very vibrant part of the city, with lots of bright lights, restaurants and stores. Then it was back to home, writing my post, which was lost, and succumbing to a return engagement of my deep cutting sorrow.
I kew that the pain would find it's way to me sooner or later. I had begun to wonder if I had left the deep well of grief back at my old house. Since arriving here in San Diego I have felt some emotional distance from the rawness of my grief. But as I shared yesterday, I sensed a change last night. What was a bit strange, was that it kind of felt like a dream. My sorrow had somewhat of a surreal quality, maybe because it kind of just took a hold of me so quickly, and so deeply. By the morning I realized that my wedding ring was back on my ring finger. It hasn't been there since April I think. I usually keep it next to Michael's wedding ring, and both sit right next to his urn. I finally took it back off when it was time to get to my yoga lesson. I'm not exactly sure why I decided it needed to come back off, but I placed it back with Michael's.
I'm really coming to understand yoga as a different form of meditation. It combines my mind, body and spirit through each movement and breath. There is definitely an exercise component to it, but mostly I feel so in tuned with my whole being when doing it. There is also such a graceful quality to yoga. Even with clumsy yogis like myself. When I left my instructors home, I felt one with my world, and quite peaceful.
Then I arrived home.
Chaos. Utter chaos. The workers were back, but they were doing more than what I was told they would be doing. My kitchen sink had been taken apart, and it appeared that they were installing a new faucet. What was wrong with the old one? Who ordered a new faucet? Who gave you permission to come into my house to do this? And, why does it appear to have been taken apart and abandoned? There was a larger pile of trash in the front of the house, and the owner was unloading something, and apparently had the workman with him. Well, the proverbial shit hit the fan. I became completely irate. I called the management and demanded that she come to my house. Unfortunately for her, she received all of my pent up anger, and all I could see was red. We had a scheduled meeting set for tomorrow morning, but we were going to hash this out immediately. I went into all of my frustration over the ongoing problems that had ensued since my arrival two weeks ago. I stated that I expected a refund of the payment I made for the week prior to my arrival, and asked that I be further compensated for the lack of full use of the home during the past two weeks. I also gave verbal notice that I planned to terminate the lease and look for other housing. She asked if we could work this out, and that she hoped I would give them a chance, as the work should be done tomorrow. I explained that at this point I can't trust those words, as everyday has led to further problems. I stated that I didn't want anyone else knocking at my door to discuss matters of the house. That I want to know in advance if any work needs to be done, and when it is estimated to be completed. I don't want to talk to anyone but her, and would expect that she would be aware of any further work to the house that will affect the boys and me. I then said I would give it one more week to see if things actually do change.
After she left I took the time to talk to the actual workers that were in my house. I explained that I was not angry at them, as they have been very kind. I wanted them to know that I appreciate their hard work, but that I should not have had to deal with so many problems, with nobody around to deal with the issues each day. We coordinated a time tomorrow when everything will be done, and I expect to finally have full control, and privacy, in this expensive house that I am renting.
So for those of your reading, who thought that this move was going so smoothly for me, well here is the reality. There have definitely been some benefits to the move. I know it was the right decision, and that my outlook is much better than when I was employed, and living in the home that I owned. Yet life keeps reminding me that I am not the one in control. All I can do is choose how to respond to it. Today was definitely not one of my prouder moments of Handling Stress 101. I still have so much pent up anger at the world. I am still so angry that Michael was taken away from me, and that there was nothing I could do about it.
I hate to admit it, but I have to eat my own words. There was nothing I could do about the fact that Michael was given a death sentence when he was diagnosed with his brain tumor, but I did make a choice in how to respond to it. I have to remember that I responded by loving the hell out of him. I fought back at the cancer every waking moment. Then when I could see that I was losing him, I embraced his final days, and made them the most loving and peaceful days I could give him. I loved that man, and he loved me back. Now I sit here, in another city, in another home, surprised that the anger is back. I don't want to be that angry person all the time. I want to find peace with this. I want peace to find me.
I have to remember the words that are tattooed on my arm, "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." I am seeking peace in my life, and I need to constantly be nurturing that peace within while I'm on this journey.
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Sorry you've had to deal with this construction chaos, but also glad to hear that you have come to a resolution of sorts. Unfortunately, sometimes the only way to have your message taken seriously is to go ballistic.ReplyDelete
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." I am seeking peace in my life, and I need to constantly be nurturing that peace within while I'm on this journey.
This part of your post speaks to me. As you know, I have experienced many of the feelings you have described - of seeing Don diagnosed with a very devastating form of cancer, of doing all I could to educate myself and wage war in an attempt to keep him alive. Of course, the rest of the story is similar to yours and Michael's, except that circumstances were such that Don's death was in a way that may or may not have been the best (I think I'm finally at peace with that now).
At five more weeks to 2 years, the incredible rage that has so often taken hold of me seems to be ebbing. The last manifestation was in May - and believe me when I say that it was still very powerful. Since then, I'm fairly sure I've finally come to some kind of resolution. I don't think there will be any further manifestations. Strangely, or perhaps not so strangely, this resolution may have come about in response to the recent news that three very close friends all have spouses who have just recently been diagnosed with three different types of cancer - a couple of those cases being at quite an advanced stage. Suddenly I find myself realizing that, much as it *feels* to me that Don's death was some macabre anomaly - like some street shooting of an innocent pedestrian in a crowd of thousands, this ****ing disease is all around us and slamming everyone. Of course, you know enough about my past to know that cancer and I are no strangers, so it's not exactly like I was naive about any of this. However, I think that, for me, my anger was (in part) due to the perception that we were singled out to endure all of this - the terrible pain that Don went through, the death, and then me being left alone to struggle onwards.
Until recently, my perceived "unfairness" of the whole thing could send me into fits of incredible fury. Not on a daily basis, but from time to time, the fury rose up like some hideous anger monster lurking in its basement lair waiting for a chance to burst through the door to run amok through the upstairs of a house for a day or two before being banished back below. Slowly, this monster has been shrinking. It seems not so fierce anymore. Maybe it's gradually accepting its place and realizes that it can't stay upstairs all the time. In any case, it's probably still down there, but doesn't bother coming upstairs too often now. When I look around at what's happening to my three friends, I can see that they have simialr anger monsters in their basements too now -- ones that are in the early growing stage. I find it upsetting to watch this process, and feel like shouting, "Quick! Quick! Kick the damned thing out before it's too late!" but I'm enough of a realist to know that there's no way to kick it out because the monster lives in all of us. In fact, I believe it's the same power that helps us to hate cancer and fight back against it. It's the same power that gives caregivers the superhuman strength to keep going onward for months, staring down death at each turn in the road. Is it any wonder that, when the battle is over, we are left to deal with this seething fury - the same fury that has given us so much strength for months or even years? It took time for it to grow to the size of a house, and it takes time for it to shrink back into a corner of our basement. Now I think how odd it is that I never realized this before. It just takes a lot of time to make peace with this creature that is forged of harder stuff than many will ever know.
Peace, Dan.
- carolynJuly 31, 2010 at 8:04 AM
dan, bev, you have both made me cry this morning with recognition and a deep connection to your words and from whence they came.ReplyDelete
Dan: "I did make a choice in how to respond to it. I have to remember that I responded by loving the hell out of him. I fought back at the cancer every waking moment. Then when I could see that I was losing him, I embraced his final days, and made them the most loving and peaceful days I could give him. I loved that man, and he loved me back."
Bev: "it's the same power that helps us to hate cancer and fight back against it. It's the same power that gives caregivers the superhuman strength to keep going onward for months, staring down death at each turn in the road. Is it any wonder that, when the battle is over, we are left to deal with this seething fury - the same fury that has given us so much strength for months or even years?"
You two are walking my same walk and I am deeply grateful for your ability to put these complicated feelings into words of the utmost clarity. To be able to share this with you from afar is a huge comfort. Thank you for reminding me that the anger is supremely logical; it comes from the loving and the caring, and then the losing. Thank you.
Hi Bev and Carolyn. It's always comforting to hear from others who have had similar experiences. When it happens to you and your loved one, it feels so personal, so isolated, and you feel so completely thrown off course. I sometimes want to qualify my reactions to life by telling people why I might be so angry. But I only think this to myself, and never really explain.ReplyDelete
Lately I just tell myself that I have a right to be whatever I am each day. Life doesn't play fair, so why should I.
Lately I just tell myself that I have a right to be whatever I am each day. Life doesn't play fair, so why should I.ReplyDelete
This seems key to dealing with life going forward. For the longest time, I tried to keep things to myself, or not say things that might disturb other people. When it seemed that someone was pushing me too far, I would wonder if I was just being over-sensitive because I felt so beaten up and broken. Now I realize that I don't have to endure things that upset me. I say what I want to say, and to hell with what anyone thinks. To my surprise, most people seem to take it in stride, and if they don't and my thoughts scare them off -- well, so be it. We have been through a lot - being first caregivers and now widowed people. We have earned the right to feel, say, or live whatever way we wish. For those who have put others ahead of themselves for many years, that can take some getting used to, but it what we must do - at least until we are feeling truly well and healed again.


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What is nasal and paranasal sinus cancer?
Cancer can start in the lining of the space behind the nose (nasal cavity) or the nearby air cavities (paranasal sinuses) and sometimes spread to lymph nodes.
What is the nasal cavity?
Your nostrils open into the space behind the nose (nasal cavity). The nasal cavity runs above the roof of your mouth and curves down to connect with your mouth at the back of your throat. It warms and moistens the air we breathe and helps filter out harmful bacteria.
The area where the nose and throat meet is called the nasopharynx. If you have cancer here, it's called nasopharyngeal cancer. It is different from nasal and paranasal sinus cancer.
The nasal cavity is close to your eyes, ears and mouth. Cancer in this area can sometimes cause pressure and pain in these structures. This could affect your vision and ability to open your mouth.
Cancer in the nasal cavity can also affect your sense of smell.
What are the paranasal sinuses?
Paranasal means around or near your nose. Sinuses are spaces or small tunnels. Paranasal sinuses are small, air filled spaces within the bones of your face. They are above and behind your nose and behind your cheekbones. They give your voice its clarity and tone and lighten the weight of your skull. There are several pairs of sinuses and cancer can develop in any of them.
You have:
- maxillary sinuses behind your cheeks, below your eyes and on either side of your nose
- frontal sinuses at the very top of your nose close to the eyebrows
- ethmoid sinuses above the nose and between the eyes
- sphenoid sinuses behind the ethmoid sinuses, above the nasopharynx and between your eyes
These sinuses fill with mucus and become blocked during infections like a cold. This causes the pressure and pain you feel around your nose and eyes when you have a cold (sinus pain).
What are the lymph nodes in your neck?
Like other parts of the body, the head and neck contains lymph nodes (also called lymph glands). These small, bean shaped glands are part of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes are often the first place cancer cells spread to when they break away from a tumour.
There are major groups of lymph nodes in the neck. Nasal and paranasal sinus cancers can spread to these nodes.
You may need an operation to remove lymph nodes. This will be on the same side of your neck as the cancer.
More rarely, a surgeon may suggest removing nodes from both sides of your neck. These operations are called neck dissections. You may hear your surgeon call this type of surgery a radical neck dissection.
A specialist in human tissues (a pathologist) examines the lymph nodes to see if they have cancer cells. This is part of finding out how advanced the cancer is, in other words, its stage. It helps doctors decide on the most suitable treatment for you.


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The European Union is preparing a new list of duties against the U.S. in case President Donald Trump moves ahead with tariffs on European cars, the Financial Times reported Friday citing anonymous officials in the region.
The list, which is reportedly set to include duties worth 18 billion euros ($21.07 billion), will target staples like ketchup, it said. However, there are doubts whether this would be the right product to target with a spokesperson for Kraft Heinz telling the newspaper that the company has substantial manufacturing operations in Europe, and that all the ketchup sold in Europe is made there.
The list for new tariffs is also likely to include frozen fish, raisins and adhesive bandages, according to the report.
Trump is set to decide in the coming weeks on whether to put additional taxes on European carmakers. According to the European statistics office, Eurostat, the U.S. imported cars amounting to 254 billion euros ($296.12 billion) in 2016, while Europe imported only 77 billion euros. To reduce the U.S.'s trade deficit, Trump has threatened multiple times that there could be new duties applied to European cars.
In late June, the EU imposed new duties on peanut butter, jeans, bourbon and motorcycles, among other products after Trump announced a 25 percent levy on European steel and of 10 percent against European aluminum.
To read the Financial Times report click here.


text: Joe Robidou has been found not guilty on all counts.A Sitka jury of seven women and five men delivered its verdict in favor of the former school administrator at about 6 p.m. Monday evening.Download AudioJoe Robidou (r.) listens to jury instructions with his attorney, Julie Willoughby, in court last week. (KCAW photo/Robert Woolsey)The one-time Blatchley Middle School principal sobbed quietly as Magistrate Leonard Devaney — tagging in for David George on the Superior Court bench — read each verdict form in order."State of Alaska v. Joseph Robidou, verdict form number 1. Count 1, Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree, K.L. in May 2012, we the jury find find the defendant Joseph Robidou not guilty."And so it went for four additional counts of Sexual Assault, three counts of Indecent Exposure, and one count of Assault in the 4th Degree. The state had pressed charges on behalf of three separate witnesses, all current or former teachers at Blatchley Middle School.Robidou had been facing five-to-ten years prison time, had he been convicted. Magistrate Devaney informed that with the not guilty verdicts, he was free to go.Both Robidou's attorney, Julie Willoughby, and assistant district attorney Jean Seaton, who prosecuted the case, declined comment. Several jurors also declined to speak about the case at this time.After a week-long trial and twelve hours of deliberation over two days, as she put on her raincoat to head out into a rainy Sitka evening, one juror simply looked at reporters and said, "Not today."


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Newly crowned New Zealand Stayer of the Year, Glory Days, will get her first look at Flemington in a 1700m-handicap with connections hoping she returns to run for the big prize in the 2019 Melbourne Cup.
The winner of the Auckland Cup and third in the Sydney Cup, Glory Days has her first Melbourne start in the Vale Russell Cameron Handicap honouring the trainer who died on Tuesday.
Glory Days' trainer Bill Thurlow is pleased with how the mare has settled in since arriving in Australia on Sunday.
"She travelled over really well, is eating well and looks good," Thurlow told NZ Racing Desk.
"I worked her this morning and I couldn't be happier."
Glory Days has had one start this preparation when unplaced on a heavy 11 track at Otaki on August 17 which took a toll.
"We did have a hiccup with the race at Otaki," Thurlow said. "That probably did set us back a little bit."
The seven-year-old bounced back with with a trial win over 1600m at Foxton earlier this month.
She will carry 60,5kg on Saturday with Craig Williams to ride.
"She has got a lot of weight and she is only a little mare," Thurlow said.
"I honestly couldn't see her winning on Saturday but if she is just running on well I would be happy."
Thurlow is also hoping Williams will be happy enough to stick with Glory Days.
"That would be nice, but there are a huge number of Europeans out here and a lot of very good horses, but I am sure if she races well she will be considered by him," he said.
The trainer has not finalised Glory Days' campaign heading to the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup in which she has 52.5kg and 52kg respectively.
"Her next two starts will be reasonably crucial, but she should be going close in those I would think," he said.
"There's a good chance she could go to the Benalla (Gold) Cup and then we'll just see. There are some other options that weekend, but I have always planned to keep her away from the very best until I have to run against them."


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It took 702 Swarovski crystals to create a tiara by Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, designed for the debutantes at the 2018 Vienna Opera Ball on February 8, 2018.
Every year, Swarovski entrusts its crystals to a prominent designer, to create the iconic debutante tiara. It's the stuff of childhood dreams, and for the 2018 edition of the Vienna Opera Ball, taking place on February 8 at the Wiener Staatsoper, it's Dolce & Gabbana's turn to take on the mantle. The final result it a tiara adorned with rose-colored enamel flowers and 702 Swarovski crystals, inspired by The Marriage of Figaro. The tiaras will be worn by Austrian debutantes formally presented to society early next year. Watch this space.


text: Locomotive-First recorded on May 11, 1954 (Prestige PRLP 180), it is definitely in the tradition of "train" recordings going back to Count Basie, Ellington, and the train-whistle guitar blues of the early part of the century. Built on an odd 20-bar chorus and played as a medium-slow tempo, rhythmically and melodically it captures the motion of the old steam engines steadily chugging down the railroad line. Monk only made one other recording of "Locomotive". . . twelve years later (Columbia CL2651)


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I've been writing a lot lately about applying my revelations to my everyday life and most days there's a 50/50 chance I've succeeded. I'm still making my way up that hill, but sometimes there's a glorious bench off the path calling to me. If I didn't take a seat, it'd be rude. Plus, I'm not a big fan of the exercise. Who is? Personal growth is hard.
I've been talking about working out and getting in shape, blah, blah, blah. It's the doing that's a little more challenging. I set a schedule for my alarm to go off at 8 AM every morning. If there's an annoying buzzing in my ear I'm bound to get up. Then I remembered I'm a mother and we have a superpower that tells us the difference between a real or fake cry. I'm awake long enough to ensure safety then I'm out, at least until a child stomps on my face.
Last night I 1-upped the alarm: I told my 5 YO we were going to work out in the morning. It seemed like a good idea at the time. At 7 AM I was woken with, "Remember you said we were going to work out today, Mom?" I'm sure a mumbled something at her, before going back to sleep. An hour later as I stumbled to the little one's crib I was met with the same question. How do you explain to someone who needs no sleep to survive that it takes time for adult brain function to kick in?
It was 11 before we started the workout, and boy was she excited. I can only assume it's because she hasn't reached the level of maturity (weight gain) or responsibility (too-tireditis) that us adults have. I haven't exercised regularly since PE in Jr. High, so I have no idea how to create a workout or exercise routine. I found one on the Roku; it seemed innocent enough and it was only a half hour. At first I was disappointed it wasn't an hour (momentary mental illness), but that rapidly dissipated.
Working out is no joke. It's painful. It's hard. It made me want my Mommy. I had to cheat on a few things (if I had to guess, I'd say I'm a level -25), but that was okay. My tiny children did to. My kids with the endless energy couldn't complete the workout, but I did. I'm a Mom hero. They tried, though, and it was one of the better parts of my day. My 2 YO in her pull up and my 5 YO in her fancy dress (I couldn't get her to change) doing stretches and lunges and running; at one point we were all giggling uncontrollably.
Was I sore after? Yes. Was I tired? Yes. Did I feel the burn? I think I still feel it, but I did it. I got through day one and we made a decision to try doing it every day.
Even if we don't what we did was a step – a big one. I fully blame today's workout for fighting the urge to eat that bag of potato chips I know is in the pantry. I walked to it and opened the door at least 8 different times, but I resisted. Instead I had a spicy chicken spinach salad with homemade dressing. Real living food – who knew it made you feel good and happy?
In the midst of this accomplishment high I'm feeling pretty full of myself. I'm rocking the mom thing, actually cooking a lunch instead of heating frozen stuff. Because there's always an attempt at balance in my life, that's when I got the call. The call that informed me I missed my 5 YO's first 8 AM swim class.
This is a class I genuinely have no recollection of, like zero. She politely reminded me that she would see me for tomorrow's 8 o'clock class. Excuse me? Like 8 in the morning? You do this multiple times a week? I hung up and had to call right back to ensure the time and place; she probably thinks I'm a lunatic. In my defense, who in their right mind schedules swimming lessons for 8 AM in the middle of summer? Do they not understand I have nothing left by this point? Do they know that I have two kids that must have and do whatever the other does? Aren't they aware how hard it is to get a 2 and 5 YO fed, dressed and out the door by 7:55 (boy, is that hopeful)? Forget the kids, how am I going to get myself fed, dressed and out the door by that time?
Still on an endorphin high, I chose to not dwell (long) on my mom fail with this or that my 5 YO is terrified. I want to choose to focus on the knowledge I actually completed a workout without eating garbage or sitting in my chair all day. I did something, and I'm going to keep doing something. I choose to focus on my kid's faces as we ended our night with a silly popsicle walk. I choose to end this night with a smile on my face because I can. Parenthood is all about choices and redirection and focus anyway, so I'm going to choose to try doing that from here.
What will you choose to do? Make it good.


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Vmoksha Technologies Walkin Recruitment | Vacancies For Semi Voice Process | 24th July 2018 – Bangalore
Greetings from Vmoksha Technologies!!. Aspiring job seekers who want to get a place in tom MNC companies like Vmoksha Technologies. Then almost this is the correct destination to make you career growth consequently. Vmoksha Technologies Careers is conducting an exclusive Walkins in Bangalore location for the job need aspirants. So candidates must have 1.5 to 3 Years Job Description Excellent communications skills are most welcome to attend Vmoksha Technologies Walkin Recruitment. Hence contenders who are fed up with the internet at Bangalore Job Openings can go through the given Vmoksha TechnologiesJob Profile and attend the interview to the given address.
Vmoksha Technologies Walkin Recruitment – Details
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Vmoksha Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
|Any Graduate
|1-3 years
|Job Location
|Job Role
|Semi Voice Process
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|Non Technical Jobs
Applicants you want to download Vmoksha Technologies Placement Papers? To attend the interview. Here we are providing Vmoksha Technologies previous Papers along with Vmoksha Technologies Test Patterns which will benefit from the time interview. So graduates download given model papers and practice the questions until you can get a brief idea. Without knowing sample questions, it is very complicated. Hence job seekers work hard and crcak the job in Vmoksha Technologies. So individuals must have Sound awareness and oral and written as have to communicate with the client as a team member on the given profile. Also, aspirants must check Vmoksha Technologies Interview Questions before going to face the competition in Bangalore location. Therefore for more Latest Walkins updates go through our blog All India Jobs.
Vmoksha Technologies Job Description
- Experience: 1.5 to 3Years Job Description Excellent communications skills (Written and spoken).
- Willing to Work in night shifts.
- Willing to work for an International semi voice process. SKILLS: Excellent Communication – for voice, email & chat support
- Should be able to communicate effectively
- Should possess excellent telephone and email etiquette Note: Only Male candidates Other Benefits – Food
- Night Shift Allowance, Travel allowance
Vmoksha Technologies Pvt. Ltd Company Profile
Vmoksha Technologies Private Limited is an offshore based, IT outsourcing services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. Since its inception in May 2001, Vmoksha has adopted a strategy of rapid organic as well as inorganic growth. Vmoksha's growth has been realized through a strong focus on offshore IT outsourcing services and adapting its Flexible Business Model for customers around the globe. The business strategy has led to acquisitions of a number of large, prestigious customers including 3M Healthcare, Edwards, Christie's, NTUC Fairprice, S1 Corporation (now part of ACI Worldwide), Pickfords, Toyota, Gallo Wineries, CPA Global, UCB, IBM, Cisco, Wincor Nixdorf, Nextance, Unilever-India etc.
How To Apply For Vmoksha Technologies Job Openings?
Aspirants, had you satisfied the above job responsibilities? Then why late walk for Vmoksha Technologies Walkin Recruitment on 24th July 2018 at Bangalore location. Therefore, Candiadtes carry a latest updated resume before going to the interview.
Vmoksha Technologies Walkin Details
Walkin Date: 24th July 2018
Walkin Time: 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Vmoksha Technologies #2799 & 2800,
Srinidhi, Sector-1, 27th Main, HSR Layout,
Bangalore 560102, Karnataka, India
Land Mark: Near Agara Flyover and Above Sony Center
Important Documents To Carry For Vmoksha Technologies Interview
- Latest Updated Resume
- Government ID proof
- Educational Marks Memos
- Photographs
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When I got the call from my Agoura High School classmate, Tim, asking if I'd photograph his surprise proposal to Andrea (also a high school classmate), I knew I wanted to help. I had a wedding in Irvine the day that Tim wanted to propose, but we HAD to make this work, and we did. Tim set it up like he had a breakfast work meeting that he wanted Andrea to come along on since it was at the gorgeous Paradise Cove in Malibu. He did a brilliant job planning and staging to whole thing so it was a complete surprise. I got to play the role of private investigator, trying to go unnoticed the whole time, hiding behind palm trees, pretending to photograph scenery. It was pretty hilarious, and I'm still amazed we pulled it off! This was the beginning of a very special journey I was blessed to be a part of from proposal, to engagement portraits, to wedding photography. Thank you, Andrea and Tim, for making me a part of this amazing chapter of your lives.
On to Part 1, the proposal! Check out the priceless surprise on Andrea's face when Tim popped the question:
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Opening a snoring treatment business is your ticket to owning a good, stable business if you have the creativity and tenacity necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. We offer a few secrets that demystifies what it takes to be successful.
Thinking about opening a snoring treatment business? We tell you what you need to know to get started.
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Writing Tips for a Snoring Treatment Company Business Plan
We know - writing a business plan can be a daunting task for a new entrepreneur.
But here's the good news: With a few tips, any entrepreneur can create a successful plan for their business. If you can get past the mystique, you'll see that a business plan just describes where your snoring treatment business is headed and how you intend to get there.
Although there are many uses for a business plan, it's most important function is to guide your decision making and strategic planning.
Before you begin, we recommend reviewing a few sample business plans.
Consider the Competition
Prior to launching a snoring treatment business in your town, it's a smart move to determine what the competition looks like. Use the link below to generate a list of competitors in your area. After following the link, enter your city, state and zip code to get a list of snoring treatment businesses in your area.
Before you open up shop, make sure you know what you will offer to your customers that provides a significant advantage over your competition's offering.
Learning More About the Industry
Once you've finished assessing the competion, it's a wise move to talk to somebody who is already in the business. Local competitors are not going to give you the time of day, mind you. What's in it for them?
Thankfully, an owner of a a snoring treatment business outside of your community may be willing to share their entrepreneurial wisdom with you, once they realize that you are not going to directly compete with them in their community. Many business owners are happy to give advice to new entrepreneurs. Our estimate is that you may have to contact many business owners to find one who is willing to share his wisdom with you.
What's the process for finding a snoring treatment business owner outside of your area who is willing to talk?
We can help. Follow the link below, try a few city/state combos or zipcodes, and then start calling!
Purchasing a Snoring Treatment Business
Many experts advise against starting a snoring treatment business if you can buy an established operation. Yet the process of buying a snoring treatment business introduces a new set of challenges.
As you would expect, there are a number of steps in buying a business. For most prospective business buyers, the first step is to contact a business broker.
Business brokers specialize in helping buyers locate profitable snoring treatment business opportunities. They are also adept at guiding you through the purchase process so you can avoid the mistakes that are commonly made by first-time snoring treatment business owners.
Don't Forget About Franchising As an Option
Your chances of achieving the entrepreneurial goal of avoiding failure in business are much better if you purchase a franchise and benefit from the prior work of others and their lessons learned.
Before starting a snoring treatment business, it's worthwhile to assess whether buying a franchise could make sense for you.
The link below gives you access to our franchise directory so you can see if there's a franchise opportunity for you. You might even find something that points you in a completely different direction.
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Low back pain and sciatica symptoms can arise from a number of structures that comprise the lower back like the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the muscles and tendon attachments, the ligaments that hold bone to bone, the hip, and the sacroiliac joint. Though several of these can generate pain simultaneously, the focus of this month will center on the sacroiliac joint.
The role of the sacroiliac joint is quite unique. It has a big job. It is the transition point between the flexible axial skeleton (our spine) and the pelvis. The pelvis supports the weight of the torso, which usually accounts for about two-thirds of our body weight. The sacroiliac joint is shaped at an oblique angle that diverges or opens at the front and converges inwards at the back of the joint in order to support the weight on top of it. Because the sacrum or tailbone is "V" shaped, it fits like a wedge and is held together with very strong ligaments, making it an inflexible but sturdy joint.
Making a diagnosis of sacroiliac joint syndrome or identifying it as a pain generator can be a challenge.
Since the sacroiliac joint is not a flat and smooth oblique joint, x-ray has many limitations. However, the pubic bone, which is located in the front of the pelvis, can be easily seen on x-ray. Because the pelvis is a ring-like structure, a pubic bone that is out of alignment may indicate sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
In a recent study, two independent orthopedic surgeons analyzed the x-rays of 20 consecutive patients – 17 women and 3 men. These patients have sacroiliac joint dysfunction and low back pain. These are confirmed by sacroiliac joint injection testing. In 18 of the 20 subjects, they found osteoarthritic degeneration and subluxation or misalignment.
To contrast the above result, they also looked at the pubic bone alignment on x-rays of 20 control subjects with no sacroiliac joint dysfunction or low back pain. The control group had 16 women and 4 men. They discovered that 7 or 35% had abnormal pubic bone findings. In contrast, 18 of 20 or 90% of the ones with sacroiliac joint dysfunction and low back pain mentioned above had abnormal pubic bone alignment.
A review of the patients' past radiology reports found that only three reports mentioned this in the patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction and low back pain group and none reported this in the control group.
The authors concluded that pubic bone alignment findings are underreported by radiologists, and because pubic bone alignment is much easier to read or assess than the sacroiliac joint dysfunction itself, it needs to be looked at.
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The Adidas T-16 is not currently available from any retailers we're aware of in the UK.
It may be worth looking for a used machine on ebay
Adidas T-16 Treadmill Review
Adidas is one of the world's most famous brands. With a reputation for premium-quality products that are used by the world's best athletes, the famous 3 stripes are generally a stamp of quality on any product. We've been surprised to see fitness equipment carrying the brand and when we got our chance to test and put their running machine through its paces, we jumped at it!
Assembly of the T-16 is similar to many other treadmills and we'd recommend having two people doing it to make it easier. You can tell a good deal about the manufacturing quality of a machine during assembly. For example, do the bolt holes line up and the components fit together comfortably without having to use excessive force? The T-16 passes this test with flying colours. Once assembled, we could see that this is a serious looking running machine, with quite a classic, retro look about it. It seems to wear the famous 3 stripes well!
Now for the real test: we get to put the T-16 through its paces as a running machine! The deck provides plenty of space so that you don't have to stress about your position on the deck, even when sprinting at the machine's respectable top speed of 18 kph. The combination of the belt and the deck make for a really good running surface: it absorbs impact well without but is not all that soft and is ideal for those wishing to train for road running events. The motor, albeit smaller than some other treadmills at this price, has plenty of power and is fairly quiet. The frame of this heavy-duty treadmill is very stable and there's minimal rattling when running. All in all, it's not the quietest model we've tested but then again it's certainly not the loudest either.
As you'd expect from this sort of price point machine, there's a powered incline function and it provides 15 levels. At its highest, it's somewhere around 12%, which is fairly respectable and will appeal for those focusing on weight loss, rather than training for a marathon as jogging on incline is a very efficient way to burn those calories.
The console has a somewhat minimalist, retro, look to it and is laid out in a very clear way. Without picking up the console manual, it all makes sense. Big green GO button, big red STOP button, up/down keys for speed and incline and fast access keys for both. A key for the fan, a key to scroll through the programs and one to select them. It really couldn't be much easier.
Feedback for your workout is delivered via a 5" blue back-lit LCD display. It's a bright, clear display that provides feedback on speed, time, distance, calories, pulse rate and incline, with the speed set up to take centre stage which seems to encourage you to want to go a little faster! There's also a most welcome option to be able to change the units of measurement from KM to MPH which is sure to appeal to many users.
There's a selection of 30 different workouts to choose from. 24 of them are pre-set and their profiles are printed on the console itself. There are also target modes for time, distance and calorie burn as well as a straightforward manual quick start mode. Finally, there are two heart rate controlled programs and this is something we were pleasantly surprised to see. We're fans of heart rate control training as this maximises efficiency and ensures different users can hit their goals quicker. To make use of this functionality, you'd need to use a compatible wireless chest belt transmitter (any uncoded 5kz one like a Polar T31 uncoded will do).
The folding system is pretty good and as you'd expect from a quality treadmill, there is a soft drop feature. Also included on the T-16 are 3.5mm jack music input port and two speakers that do a pretty good job, tablet holder, water bottle holders and cooling fans.
Overall, this is a solid offering from Adidas. They've paid attention to the most important parts of a treadmill and the focus here is clearly on usability. A good, solid machine that doesn't pull up any trees, is probably the best description here.
The Adidas T-16 is not currently available from any retailers we're aware of in the UK.
The T-16 is a decent offering from Adidas. In all its basic functions, it performs an adequate job. However, we'd have really hoped for an Adidas branded treadmill to be something that's special in some way - maybe have one or two features that truly stand out and different their offering from the stiff competition in the market. Whilst it does represent good value for money at the current offer price, we'd recommend that you also have a look at the ProForm 705 CST which has similar specs with interactive options at a lower price!
Adidas T-16 Specifications
- 2.75 HP robust motor
- 0-11.2 mph (0-18 kph) speed range
- 15 level incline range
- Running area: 20'' (51cm) x 60'' (152cm)
- Console feedback: Speed, distance, time, calories, pulse, incline, programme selected
- 24 pre-set workout programmes + 1 manual
- Heart rate measurement via grip sensors
- Folds for storage
- Assembled dimensions (L x W x H): 187cm (74'') x 84cm (33'') x 135m (53'')
- Folded dimensions (L x W x H): 159cm (62.5'') x 84cm (33'') x 121cm (47.5'')
- Maximum user weight: 130kg (286lbs)
- Conveniences: Mp3 connectivity with built in speakers, auto stop safety system, transportation wheels
- Warranty: 2 years (10 years for motor)
Adidas T-16 Treadmill - Console / Display Unit
The Adidas T-16 is not currently available from any retailers we're aware of in the UK.
It may be worth looking for a used machine on ebay
Also see our Treadmill Comparison Table
Whilst every effort is made to give you accurate information we cannot guarantee the technical specification. Models change on a regular basis and may differ slightly from the above review. We recommend you contact the retailer if you have a question regarding technical data. Please read our Legal Disclaimer


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This is GPO's beta website that will eventually replace (2018) the Federal Digital System (FDsys) public website.
Beginning March 1, 2017, a pilot for FDLP LibGuides was conducted to determine whether or not to provide library guides to the FDLP Community using Springshare's LibGuides software.
The test consisted of nine volunteer librarians from the FDLP community and a project team from the GPO (LSCM unit).
Guides included:
Guides created by the FDLP community were linked from the FDLP pilot site and included a wide variety of topics.
The pilot ran for eight weeks. Feedback was encouraging. GPO is currently analyzing the pilot, and recommendations for future implementation will be made soon.


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This Sunday — September 18, 2016 — marks the beginning of National Child Passenger Safety Week. In fact, the entire month of September is Baby Safety Month. So now seems like an opportune time to take a moment to ponder two essential car devices that help keep kids safe. Car Seat Safety Step 1. Find the correct car seat. In general, it boils down to choosing the appropriate one for the … Continue reading
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How many of you out there know how to change a flat tire? How many of you have actually changed that flat tire? How old were you when you learned? A U.S. News study shows that two thirds of teenagers don't know how to change a flat tire. The study doesn't talk about what the reasoning is. I'd like to think that the majority of adults are probably saying to … Continue reading


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FILM-TECH SCREENING ROOM (OLD / ROCKWALL 2001-2009)Rockwall, Texas
Here hooks are being screwed into the ceiling jousts that are to ultimately hold the screen. Unfortunately as we found out later, the exit door was off just a bit from the plans, so the screen's placement had to be modified.
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I love love love how this cake turned out. It is a lot easier than it looks. I was completely terrified going into this, thinking I was in over my head. I wasn't…and you won't be either! I made this Monster Book of Monsters Cake for my twins' Harry Potter Themed Birthday Party. It was a definite hit at the party!!!
You will need:
- Milk chocolate frosting
- Vanilla frosting
- Box of cake mix (your choice)
- Goofy teeth
- 4 yellow gumballs
- Yellow food coloring
- 1 cherry airhead
- Cake decorating tips (ruffle, boarder, & lettering)
- Black permanent marker
Next you need to:
- Bake the cake according to directions. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Remove from baking dish & allow to finish cooling.
- Spread a thin layer of vanilla frosting over the entire cake. This will catch all your crumbs.
- Spread a think layer of frosting along the 2 shorter sides & 1 of the longer sides. Run a serrated knife along the icing to give the look of pages.
- Using the boarder time make short overlapping lines on the top of the cake & the remaining side.
- Use the marker to draw long snake like pupils onto the gumballs & place on top of the cake.
- Using the ruffle tip add some longer "hair" up over the eyes, hanging down over the "pages", & along the bottom of cake.
- Cut a triangle out of the airhead. Place into the "pages" along with the teeth.
- Add yellow food color to the vanilla icing. Using the lettering tip write out "The Monster Book of Monsters" on the cake.
This cake looks so neat!!!!!
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As of today…
Led by Waki the head honcho.
Yesterday I finally gave in to temptation while at Ikea and picked up one of those gorgeous silky warm fluffy sheepskin rugs for my room, much to Romu's delight…..
and Waki's horror.
It has been 2 and 3 years since I have started Aikido and Iaido respectively.
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The game takes place on a 5 meter cushioned playfield suitable for martial arts and acrobatics training. Using custom computer vision technology, you are taken inside an artificial reality where the normal laws of physics no longer apply. Your movements are exaggerated so that you can easily dodge your opponent's bullets by jumping five meters in the air and landing behind his back. Using the dual projected screens, one at each end of the playfield, you can also continue by counter-attacking your stupefied enemy from the behind.
Kick Ass Kung-Fu is a herald of a new era of computer games as spectator sports, a new rise of the arcade after the past years of yielding to home entertainment.


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August 6, 2001
The Ellettsville, Indiana, Town Council met is a special session at 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2001. Members present were Jerry Pittsford, President; David Sorokoty, Vice President; David Drake, Mike Cornman and Geraldine McIntyre. Sandra Hash, Clerk-Treasurer; Jim Ragle, Street Commissioner; and Jim Davis, Fire Chief also attended the session. Ron McGlocklin, Town Marshall did not attend due to a trail date in Michigan. Jerry Pittsford was detained by an unforeseen circumstance; therefore the meeting was delayed until 7:15 p.m.
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The Council adjusted the budgets with the Clerk-Treasurer and each Supervisor. The final reductions were decided. The first public hearing will be August 27th at 7:00 p.m. before the regular council meeting.
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If ever you wanted an illustration of all the reasons you should be voting for the ANC in the next elections, this book has you covered.
Have a little extra cash lying around, and not too sure where to spend it? Why not invest in your local political party, and ensure that decisions are made in your favour.
ANC war gets ugly. Gupta mole revealed. BA face radical bill. Germany slams Trump. Trudeau tunes Pope. Jet-setter Mugabe. Tiger kills zookeeper. Drunk Brits mow down pedestrians. Shark jumps into boat.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and if claims made in the Western Cape High Court are to be believed the ANC knows that all too well.
The ANC seem to be making a habit of disrupting political meetings up in Jozi, suffering from a severe case of sour grapes. The latest violent incident here.
Rhino horn trade ban overturned. Friday's #NationalShutdown. Bannon dropped from NSC. Tupac killer known. Trump aims at Syria. Russia says victims faking it. Teen's LaLaLand prom invite video for Emma Stone.
The ANC are prepped and ready to let us know what happened during their National Working Committee meeting, which would have centred around the fate of JZ.
In three council meetings throughout South Africa, the ANC launched what the DA is calling a coordinated attack, some being a lot more violent than others.
The DA is taking the ANC to court over their decision to leave the ICC – a decision that is going to be detrimental not only to SA, but to Africa as well.
Yesterday saw a sitting of the council in Tshwane, but it wasn't long before it descended into unadulterated chaos. Entertaining, but also very sad.
If you thought you were going to see grace in defeat it appears you're wrong, with allegations that the ANC are involved in sabotage doing the rounds.
South Africa's current ruling party is letting every single person down, so what surprises do they have up their sleeves for the party's next leader?
Given how often we're exposed to corruption stories it's easily to overlook them. Let's just take a moment though to look at what's happening at Prasa.
John Steenhuisen always enjoys his time in the National Assembly, and his sharp-tongued attacks are quickly becoming the stuff of legends.
Our local elections sure did keep things interesting right through to the end, but now attention has turned to coalition talk. Here's the latest.
Mmusi has risen as a real national role player in South African politics, and his party is a force to be reckoned with, according to Max du Preez,
Mmusi and others are calling this the most important election since 1994, and when you consider the far-reaching implications you can see why.
Sometimes it takes extreme measures to topple the top brass, and apparently Jesus himself could be at the forefront of the ANC's downfall.
By now you have probably seen the DA's latest ad campaign. They are very good at irking the opposition, and now a Mandela wants it removed.
With local elections just around the corner, the country is seeing plenty of protest and turmoil. So how is this affecting the voters' prospective choices?
You may have heard about the protests taking place in Tshwane, but it's about time you took a proper look at just what is going down that side of the world.
Marius Fransman might be enjoying a little break from politics at present, but for Louisa Wynand the past few months have been a torrid time.
The ANC and the EFF are currently involved in a rap battle, but the ANC has a long way to go before they can reach the EFF's standard.
The ANC have spun some whoppers over the years, so let's take a trip down memory lane and pick our favourite tall tales.
The Public Investment Corporation is looking into taking over shares in Absa, but what will it mean to the country if another investment goes wrong?
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence is getting up to no good in South Africa, and they're not letting anyone know what they know.
Until it actually happens we can only guess what the ANC's next move concerning the president will be. Inside sources suggest he will be going though.
While the coloured community makes up the majority in the Western Cape, the ANC has lost their vote over historical differences.
Gauteng ANC wants Zuma to step down. Nene opens up about sacking. Google training 1 million Africans. School kids sexting for money. Zuckerberg punishes Trump. Leo can't hide at basketball game. Celeb grabs Bieber by the throat.
During yesterday's five-minute recess in Parliament, which lasted well over an hour, the Presidency tried to slip through a statement with a zinger or two.


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Hamilton County mayor backs Boyd for governor
News release from Randy Boyd campaign
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced his full support and endorsement for Randy Boyd in his Republican campaign for governor at a news conference today in Chattanooga.
"I am pleased to be here today to lend my full support and to officially endorse Randy Boyd in his campaign to be Tennessee's next Governor," Mayor Coppinger said. "I worked closely with Randy when he served as our state commissioner of economic and community development – and he has been an incredible partner to Hamilton County – helping us grow thousands of new jobs and millions in new investment to keep our local economy growing,"
"Randy's leadership, as the architect of the Drive to 55 and the Tennessee Promise scholarship program, demonstrates his commitment to education, workforce development, and in creating greater opportunities for all of our citizens," Coppinger said. "No one I know works harder or cares more about getting the job done for the people of Tennessee. I hope everyone in Hamilton County will join me in supporting Randy Boyd as the next governor of our great state."
Mayor Coppinger, a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. His career in public service began with his appointment as Fire Chief for the City of Chattanooga in 1997. Since 2011, he has served as Hamilton County Mayor, where he has consistently worked to promote job growth, economic development, and education.
"I am honored to have earned the endorsement of an outstanding leader like Mayor Jim Coppinger," said Boyd. "We have worked together closely on job creation, education, workforce development, and a variety of other issues. I have seen first-hand his strong and steady leadership in serving the citizens of Hamilton County. And I am grateful for his trust and support."
Today's endorsement adds to an unprecedented tally of county and city mayors across Tennessee who have already endorsed Boyd in just a few short months. Mayor Coppinger is the 92nd mayor to endorse Randy Boyd for Governor since Boyd's kicked off his statewide campaign in March.
In addition to Mayor Coppinger, several other mayors of Tennessee's largest counties are supporting Boyd including Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Washington County Mayor Dan Eldridge, as well as several mayors in Southeast Tennessee, including the county mayors in Bradley, Bledsoe, Franklin, Monroe, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties.
A successful entrepreneur, business and philanthropic leader, Boyd is the founder and chairman of Radio Systems Corporation, which is headquartered in Knoxville. First started out of the back of Boyd's van, the company today produces over 4,600 pet products under brand names such as Invisible Fence, PetSafe, and SportDOG, with more than 700 employees and annual revenues of $400 million.
Boyd previously served in Governor Bill Haslam's cabinet as the state Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, and earlier while serving as the Governor's Special Advisor on Higher Education was the architect of the state's Drive to 55 workforce development initiative, and the tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise scholarship programs to help more young people go to technical or community college tuition-free.
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Tennessee Republican mayors have projects on their agenda that they prefer not asking their constituents to fund and Randy Boyd is the most liberal Republican candidate by far. It's the human equivalent of moths and flames. My reaction to this as a Tennessee taxpayer is ANYBODY BUT BOYD!
Tn voted for Trump because they didn't want 4 more years of Obama,
If you want 4 more years of Haslam vote Boyd because Haslam will still
Be in charge ! We have enough of Corker , Strange, etc crooked deals , we
Need a new governor who will stand up to these Chamber elites and not stand
With them. Vote Mae Beavers for a return to true conservatively .


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This started in 2004 as a diary of what happened as I was promoting the art of my aunt, Hannah Frank, b. 1908, a Glasgow artist and sculptor, who studied at the Glasgow School of Art in the 1920s and beyond. My aunt died at the age of 100 in December 2008 but there's still lots going on: she was given Glasgow University's only posthumous doctorate, and she has achieved her wish of her art becoming 'footsteps on the sands of time'. Enter your email address below to get updates from this blog.
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Bopo Phillips, Lancaster University MA Consultant to the Hannah Frank Project, with Hannah Frank, Glasgow, November 2004.
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Is there a perfect toilet?
Vince Lombardi, famous football coach and motivational speaker, said:
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
Why wouldn't we hold the highest standards when one of our most pressing bodily needs is at stake?
If you haven't guessed by now, I've been shopping for a new human waste disposal unit to replace the original 1973 Harvest Gold round low-rider that my aging mother kept around for all these years.
I don't know about you, but one thing I hate is to have to double-flush a toilet. The part I really don't like is the one that comes right before doing the deed (again) – spotting the evidence that it's time for a Mulligan do-over.
Enough is enough. Surely, toilet tech has surged forward in the past 45 years?
The answer to my own question is a resounding yes. Today's smart shopper who likes to browse the aisles (online, in my case) is confronted with a bewildering array of choices, from tank capacity to flushing mechanism to bowl height and shape. Oh yes, let's not forget color options.
Size, noise level, design, water usage, comfort, and performance – these are all qualities to evaluate when selecting a perfect toilet. We are all snowflakey individuals so consider the needs of the entire household. This subject is important enough to merit its own "Best Toilets Comparison Chart 2019."
One of the first new features that caught my eye was something called dual flush. The flush lever has two positions: one for a half-flush (that is, half the water in the holding tank is emptied) and another for a complete release of the captive H2O which, thanks to gravity, gushes downward and flows downhill.
Another feature that has come on the waste management scene is Kohler's AquaPiston Flushing technology which is being product-tested in my home, having acquired a Cimarron Comfort Height 2-Piece 1.6 GPF Single Flush Elongated Toilet. This baby comes in the 1.28-gallon tank as well.
The AquaPiston is flapperless, unlike most other water-releasing devices that lurk inside a toilet's tank. Flappers can – and do – fail. One comparison made was between a side-hinged door (a flapper) and a wide top-hinged rolling door (the AquaPiston). A flapper lets water out on one side only which slows down the escape velocity. The AquaPiston lifts up to open holes for water to drain in all directions at once.
So far, the only problem to report with the Kohler Cimarron is that the fill valve doesn't work sometimes. A dry toilet can't flush. The tank lid has to come off for a look-see. I pressed down on the tall plastic part which helped but the defect continues occasionally. Another online reviewer made a similar comment so be advised.
Having come from a drought-prone Western state, the Toto Drake II elongated cotton white chair-height toilet with a 1.28-gallon tank proved to be a wise and thrifty purchase over the long run. The water savings were significant with outstanding single-flush performance. Its sleek lines were easy to clean and the extra two inches of height added to the bowl gave a welcome boost to the daily ritual.
Toto Drake toilets, I found out, are famous. The original Drake model features a 1.6-gallon tank so you might think that it would outperform its successor, the Drake II. But surprise! the Drake II ($415) is both more powerful and uses less water than the Drake ($240).
The Toto Drake II is finished with a special coating called CeFiONtect, a layer of exceptionally smooth glaze that prevents particles from adhering to the ceramic. Combined with the onboard Tornado Flush mechanism, fewer cleanings were needed which meant using less water and spending less time cleaning the loo. The manufacturer advises against cleaning its special coating with harsh chemicals or abrasive. Choose a non-abrasive cleaner instead.
Reading consumer reviews, it quickly became apparent that some people don't understand why anyone would sell a two-piece toilet bowl and tank assembly without tossing in a seat. Think of the porcelain parts as cake and the seat as icing. Do you want a heated seat for wintertime comfort? Plastic or wood? With or without vinyl padding?
Such weighty decisions are very important to many of us who believe we have earned some measure of creature comfort.
My household adored the Toto SoftClose elongated toilet seat to match the bowl. No more slamming lids and the seat is sturdy enough to support a modest-sized adult without dimpling inward.
We splurged $40 and got a similar whisper-close seat for the new Kohler with neither a regret nor a backward glance.
One last piece of advice: forget the Sedona Beige , forget the Black, forget the Biscuit and go with the Plain White, people. Don't leave future generations with a porcelain altar that doesn't match any other plumbing fixtures trending at the time.
Never underestimate the power of the toilet. They don't call it "The Throne" for nothing.


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I have a theory about dreamers, they are emancipated from this stifling world of friends and family, materialism and future security holds no meaning to them, it's very menial to them. They live on the edge and find happiness in their dreams, but happiness is the real enemy here, it weakens the soul and it puts doubt in the mind. The cloud of curiosity drifts on one's mind and suddenly there is something to lose.
The question arises here is that, should dreamers hold on to their dreams and be fooled by the dreams they seek or move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon?


text: A guest post by Liz Ritson on the Ross Wigham blog this week highlighting the Dressing the Stars exhibition which is currently available to view in Woodhorn, Northumberland. The exhibition shows movie costumes which have appeared in some well known films, and for which the costume designer received either a BAFTA or Oscar or a nomination. The aim of this exhibition is to celebrate the skills of costume designers and is available until 9th June, so be quick.


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IGH/MAFB Translocation, Dual Fusion
- Applications
- haematology
- Catalogue Numbers
- LPH 044-S (5 tests)
LPH 044 (10 tests)
Probe Specification
- MAFB, 20q12, Red
- IGH, 14q32.33, Green
The IGH/MAFB product consists of probes, labelled in green, covering the Constant and Variable segments of the IGH gene, and MAFB probes (195kb, 161kb and 401kb), labelled in red. The MAFB probes are located on either side of the breakpoint region (between MAFB and PPP1R16B).
Probe Information
The t(14;20) translocation is one of seven recurrent IGH translocations that are referred to as primary oncogenic events in around 73% of Multiple Myeloma (MM) cases1.These translocations result in a transcription product that dysregulates further genes, such as the cyclin family of cell cycle control genes, which then disrupts normal cell division. In the case of the t(14;20) translocation, the reciprocal rearrangement brings a truncated form of the IGH µ-Enhancer (Eµ, located between the Joining (J) segments and the constant region of the IGH gene) in close contact with the MAFB gene2. The resultant fusion and the up-regulated transcription product has been shown to cause dysregulation of Cyclin D2 in around 7% of tumours3. Of the seven translocation partners of IGH in multiple myeloma (including CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, MAF, MAFA and FGFR3/MMSET), MAFB has a prevalence of around 2%4.
Involvement of any of the three MAF genes provides equally poor prognoses and a similar phenotype for patients5, but the MAFB translocation shows a different prevalence in multiple myeloma patients (2%) compared to Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM) cases (7%)5.
Not only do Cytocell offer an extensive range of high-quality FISH probes, the customer support is also excellent — providing fast access to all the probes I need. The probes are highly consistent with bright signals allowing easy scoring of results. Dr Eric Crawford, Senior Director, Genetics Associates Inc.
1. Avet-Loiseau et al., Blood 2002;99(6):2185-912.
2. Boersma-Vreugdenhil et al., Br J Haematol 2004;126:355-633.
3. Bergsagel et al., Blood 2005;106(1):296-3034.
4. Zhan et al., Blood 2007;109(4):1692-7005.
5. Chng et al., Best Pract Res Clin Haematol 2007;20:571-96
- Area of Interest*
This product is intended to be used on Carnoy's solution (3:1 methanol/acetic acid) fixed haematological samples.
*Disease information supported by the literature and is not a reflection of the intended purpose of this product.


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Thank you, mbravo. These concerns have been racing in our heads too, but you describe them very clearly.
Let me ask a hypothetical: if someone hosted Neil deGrasse Tyson and Elon Musk in an interview in a Cake panel and they invited audience questions, some of which they would answer, would that be interesting to you?
My perception of the problem we need to solve is online it is hard to have that conversation between Tyson and Musk. They can have it in a podcast, on a panel at a convention, in an interview with Terry Gross on Fresh Air, or on TV with Anderson Cooper, but they can't have it on Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, etc. Am I wrong?
One question is how does Cake work up to guests like that. Medium would not have been an interesting format for Jeff Bezos to publish his expose of The Enquirer when Medium began, but they became Jeff's choice in time.
The second question is how do you enable audience questions? In the real world when they invite them on, say, Forum with Michael Krasny, who invites callers for the last 20 minutes of the show, those questions are vetted.
The solution we're currently working on is to provide an option for the panel to take questions. Some panels in the real world do and some don't. Terry Gross and Colbert never do, for example.
If they choose to, then the idea is to have the questions go to the panel starter so they can choose the questions to answer. When they do answer one, it's like being chosen to be on the air for a call-in, it's your moment.
One reason for doing that is most prominent guests will not appear without being able to limit the scope of some of the questions asked of them. Arnold Schwarzenegger, for example, would not appear if he thought he would be publicly asked about his affair with his housekeeper.
Make sense or are we on the wrong track?