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It's worrying when people have all the answers, and are so smug that they are no longer open to being surprised by anything in this life – or the next. I don't know how many times I have heard priests confidently announce at a funeral Mass that the person who was stiffened in rigor mortis a couple of days beforehand is now relaxing into God's presence in heaven. You'd almost think that the priest had clearly identified the deceased's location with the help of Google Maps.
This unassailable assurance about the person's heavenly whereabouts is often echoed in the eulogy. Paradoxically, it is accompanied by comments such as: "But he was no saint, I can tell you." Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I always thought that sanctity had to be clearly printed on your entrance card if you were to be admitted through those pearly gates. But nowadays it seems that a healthy dose of good will is almost enough. You have to be a mega-sinner – a Nazi war criminal, a serial killer or the like – in order to be barred, even temporarily, from paradise.
Don't get me wrong: I am absolutely convinced that every human being who ever has been and ever will be, is created for heaven. And heaven is not just in the next life; it is already present on earth in everyone who loves, just as it was supremely present in Jesus, whose every word and deed proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven was close at hand. It is great news indeed that heaven is our home.
But for myself, I can clearly see that I need to progress a lot before I'm ready for heaven. I have so many layers of egoism that I am not even aware of them all. These multiple thick skins of selfishness need to be purified before I can bear the utter transparency and ravishing beauty of God's unimaginable love.
That's why purgatory is such a merciful expression of God's love. Purgatory offers us the opportunity to complete the transformation that begins during this life. Only after death will we acquire a true sense of the greatness and majesty of God, the wonder of who He is, and we won't want to arrive stained into the presence of the thrice-Holy One. Matthew's Gospel speaks of a man who arrives at a wedding banquet without the right wedding clothes (Mt 22:11).
Baptism clothes us with the garments of salvation (Is 61:10), but it is not easy to keep these garments white and our innocence unsullied for the remainder of our lives. Love can make up for so much: as St Peter tells us, it covers a multitude of sins (1 Pet 4:8). And the infinite mercy of God meeting our perfect contrition makes for an astonishing transformation, as we know from the first "canonised" saint in history: the Good Thief. His destiny changed from complete degradation to total sanctity in a matter of moments: "today you shall be with Me in paradise" (Lk 23:43). But for those of us who have lost the innocence of baptism and not regained it, either through great love or deep contrition, we need to be cleansed once again.
Today we don't speak much about purgatory, and sometimes we assume that this silence means it no longer exists. But to the best of my knowledge, purgatory will continue to exist until the Last Judgment. Nature abhors a vacuum, and the void that results when we dismiss purgatory is rapidly filled by other beliefs, like reincarnation, which is a particularly bad and inadequate substitute.
Reincarnation shares with purgatory the idea of giving the person a second chance after death, though in the case of reincarnation this second chance is through a second life on earth. But when it comes to making reincarnation concrete, it becomes more than problematic. Does it even make sense to try to think of being reincarnated, say, as a rat?
Imagine that you die tomorrow and the day after tomorrow you find yourself much smaller and more agile, scurrying along the lines of the London Underground. Would your personality be "in" that rat? Your feelings? Your thoughts? Your desires? Surely there would be no "you" left – just a brown rat feeding on rubbish. And if there were no you, we could not speak of reincarnation, because your soul would not be returning to earth in that rat's body.
It would be simply a rat in a very different rat race from the commuters in the carriages above. Even the notion of being reincarnated as another human being does not hold together. Your unique personality cannot simply be inserted into another body, because your body is not a disposable container. Your body and soul are not simply stuck together like marmalade and margarine in a sandwich. You are your body and you are your soul, because your soul is embodied, and your body is totally enveloped by your soul. Your body and soul are interweaved and intertwined. You don't say "My body is thirsty", you say "I am thirsty". You don't say "my soul is praying", you say "I am praying". You are a unity.
We can make a huge difference to the souls in purgatory. And we should do our best to help them, because they cannot help themselves. Their earthly lives are over and so they cannot of themselves increase in virtue. But we can offer them the merits of our good words and deeds, of our prayers and acts of love, of our small sacrifices and, especially, of the biggest and best sacrifice of all, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We can offer this infinite sacrifice of Jesus to the Father on their behalf.
Without wanting to sound selfish about it, we can be assured that they will pray for us in return. It is never too soon to pray for the souls in purgatory, because, before we know it, it will be too late.
Fr Thomas G Casey is an Irish Jesuit priest and director of the diploma in Philosophy and Arts at St Patrick's College, Maynooth
This article was first published in print edition of The Catholic Herald (31/10/14)
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We have talked previously in our blog about the dangers social media can pose for your disability claim. As summer kicks into gear and many people enjoy outdoor activities and vacation traveling, it's important to revisit some of the social media points we've made in the past and provide some new insight into how different Internet sites may be able to help your claim and improve your odds of obtaining the disability benefits you deserve.
First and foremost, it's very important to mention some of the safeguards we've stressed here many times. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and even Instagram can be treasure troves of information about you that you wouldn't knowingly provide which insurance companies and claims investigators can twist and take out of context. Instagram is a new addition since the last time we reviewed this topic, but its sudden popularity and abundance of pictures makes Instagram a ripe resource for insurance companies to exploit. It may very well provide the insurance companies with more information they can use against you and your claim than the other social networks due to the lack of context for many of the pictures posted. Social media profiles are also ripe for creating narratives and assumptions about your activities and your life that may not be true.
There are several steps you can and should preemptively take in order to protect your claim.
- Carefully read all authorizations. When you initially file your claim and continuing on a repeated basis, the insurance company will provide several authorizations to sign and return. What's often overlooked is that you may not be required to allow them access to all of the information they request. Look at each authorization to see what they're asking for permission to access and then compare it to your policy as well as industry regulations to decide if you're required to provide access. If you still have questions, please consider contacting an experienced disability claim consultant or ERISA attorney. Even if you are required to allow the insurance company to access certain information, understanding what information they're considering provides some insight into the thinking of the claims examiner and allows you to be better prepared.
- Maintain strict privacy settings on your social media accounts. Claimants often think they have to delete all of their social media accounts entirely, but this is a step many people are unwilling (and may not need) to take in our ever-connected society. Many disabled individuals use social media as one of the best ways to reach people and places they couldn't otherwise visit, so removing this link could create unnecessary stress in their lives. If you're filing a disability claim and don't want to remove all of your social media accounts, please at least make sure that your privacy settings are set to their maximum. Each social network has different methods of maintaining their customer's privacy, but make sure that your information is only visible to those who you know and not open to the public.
- Investigate yourself. One of the best ways to protect yourself is to understand what the insurance company sees when they search for you on the internet. You can start by looking on a simple search engine such as Google, but there are also more specific search sites that can help you uncover any negative information about yourself. One of our favorites is a site called Dirt Search. It reviews many of the available public records on the Internet and will show you a number of instances where your name comes up. But please understand that insurance companies and their investigators have access to more powerful Internet databases. If it's online, chances are it can be found.
Aside from social media accounts, there are many helpful areas of the Internet that can help your claim and provide insight into the disability claims process. Depending on what type of information you're seeking, here are a couple of great resources to answer questions and concerns related to disability claims:
- For specific disability policy or claim questions, Disability Insurance Forums can be a great resource. Their team of moderators and contributing posters are very well versed (if not experts) from all parts of the industry; including agents and disability claim consultants. In terms of full disclosure, one of our own consultants, Robert Neal, is a moderator on the boards. From questions about your eligibility for certain disability insurance policies to questions about policy riders and all the rest of the way through the claims process, these experts have more combined knowledge than any other resource on the internet.
- If you have questions about medical conditions, Medical News Today is a great resource that may help answer your questions. Especially useful if you have a rare or hidden illness, this website will alert you of new treatments and tests available in any number of medical fields. Discovering new testing procedures or disease indicators can be an important aspect of your claim if traditional testing protocols are questioned and disputed by the insurance company. Unlike some medical information websites, Medical News Today doesn't try and water down the information but leaves in the scientific and technical details that may be valuable in your circumstances.
- For more general disability industry queries, we like LifeHealthPro. This website provides insurance industry information as well as sections for each specific type of insurance. While this knowledge may not specifically impact your disability claim, knowing the industry changes and trends allows you to assess the attitudes of companies away from their marketing departments. In addition, LifeHealthPro can help you stay aware of judgments and settlements for which you may be eligible, such as the recent Cigna settlement.
In addition to the resources we've mentioned, there are many, many other websites that can provide credible information and help for you, your medical conditions, and your disability claim. You may have to search, but many conditions have their own support groups on the Internet where you can find advice from others who have been in your situation and fought similar battles with insurance companies to get their rightful disability benefits. There are also other disability claim blogs that have different perspectives than our firm but still provide information that may be helpful. Trying to have your video become a viral sensation on YouTube probably isn't the best idea while claiming disability benefits, but that doesn't mean you should withdraw and hide from the Internet. There is too much good information and help to be found to ignore that resource.
Of course, there's no substitute for personalized assistance if you're having issues with your disability insurer. You may access lots of information on the Internet, but making the best decisions for you and your claim that may affect your future benefits should not be left up to generic or anonymous sources on the Internet. Having your own disability claims consultant who knows your case and is looking out for your interests often provides the best chance for a successful disability claim.
If you have any questions about the resources or tips we've mentioned above or if you'd like more help with your disability claim, please do not hesitate to contact our offices toll-free at (855) 828-4100 or visit our website to sign up for a free consultation.


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It is possible for us to help you recover any money that might be owed to you plus interest if you have been mis-sold the PPI program by Wilmslow Financial Services. You will be able to lodge your claim regardless of whether or not you have any of the original paperwork or the policy number. We work on a contingency basis, which means that we will not get paid unless your case is successful. We are dedicated to working harder and longer than our competition, and we have been successful in going back and getting money from three decades ago.
The Payment Protection insurance program has been grossly mis-sold by many credit card concerns, banks and loan companies, including Wilmslow Financial Services and many buyers have been wrongly told that they would not qualify for a loan if they didn't enroll in the PPI program. Many consumers have purchased unsuitable PPI policies which they are never able to claim against. Some of these consumers are even not aware that PPI is included with their repayment premiums.
If you had PPI included in your Wilmslow Financial Services loan or credit agreement in the last 30 years, or you believe that you have been mis-sold a PPI policy in the last three years, you could file a claim for your back PPI premium payments, plus interest, even if you no longer have the credit card or loan.
PPI was originally created to protect people who had taken out mortgages, credit and store cards and other loans if they were unable to work due to illness, unemployment or an accident.
The common reasons for mis-selling Wilmslow Financial Services PPI
Many people were under the false impression that they would not be approved for a loan or credit card unless they applied for a PPI policy. In some cases, it was hinted that it was required, even though it mostly covers unemployed or self-employed policyholders. The full term of the loan was not covered by the PPI policy. These policies were included without consumers being aware of this. Some policies were sold even though it was known that the client would not be able to file a claim due to a pre-existing medical issue. They failed to explain all of the policy details, like limitations, exclusions and the cooling-off period. They also failed to give a quote for PPI independent of the quote stated for a general loan.
Do I Pay For PPI?
You loan or credit card agreement may not say PPI because finance companies call this type of insurance by many different names including coverage, protection or insurance, but the premium should show on your monthly credit card or loan statement.
Regardless of the term used to describe PPI, if you were mis-sold a policy you are entitled to file a compensation claim against Wilmslow Financial Services. Begin the process right away by filling on the form included here as soon as possible.
Compensation For PPI Claims That Were Mis-Sold On UK Policies
The purpose of this website is to provide information on reclaiming Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) premiums if a policy was mis-sold to you.
Are you eligible to claim? Well, if you took an order of Payment Protection Insurance policies within the last three years and you have become aware you have been buying scandalous mis-sold order PPI policies or within the last thirty years you have taken out a credit or store card, loan or mortgage; you could be owed thousands of PPI claim.
Even if your loan has expired or you do not have the credit or store card, you still could have a case to start a PPI claim for compensation and we will not even require to see the original paperwork.
Our offices are ready and open to offer you a friendly and professional service in order to assist you in the process of establishing your claim. Don't hesitate to contact us right away by filling out our 'PPI claims form' right on this page.
What does this mean for you?
Mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance policies are quite widespread across the United Kingdom, with recent studies showing that an estimated 20 million people could possibly have a case to claim for compensation; and you could be a part of these statistics.
We offer our clients a 100% "no win, no fee" service. This simply means that if your claim for compensation is not successful, you will have no cost at all in making the attempt. So you have nothing at all to lose by using our services.
You will not be charged a thing and there are no hidden fees or charges!
Our claim agents are there to assist you with anything after making a claim with us. As a PPI Claims Company, it is our joy to help you through the claims process and we do our best to ensure that all your queries are answered and that you stay updated on the progress your case is making by sending you updates on a regular basis.
As a Payment Protection Insurance Claims Company we are confident of the fact that we are different from other companies out there in that we believe in helping our clients get the best possible compensation; as such, you can rest assured that with us by your side, you'll get the compensation you deserve.


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• Paid parental leave: Eligible UFT-represented DOE employees may take up to six weeks of paid leave following the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child.
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Regularly appointed employees and regular substitutes may apply for a contractual leave which may be covered under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of health benefits, commencing with the first consecutive absence, during maternity leave (even if CAR days have been exhausted) and childcare leave. All other FMLA leaves are unpaid, such as care of a child under age 1, adoption, the start of foster care, caring for an ill family member, or treating a serious personal health condition. You are eligible if you have worked for a total of at least 12 months as of the date the leave commences (the months need not be consecutive) or for 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months. The leave can be intermittent or involve reducing your work schedule, such as if you need to go for medical treatments.
• Leave of absence without pay for restoration of health: Medical circumstances could lead you to apply for a "leave of absence without pay for restoration of health." Once you have exhausted your sick bank, you may borrow days (optional). Pedagogues may then remain on payroll for a calendar month with prorated pay by choosing to take a grace period.
• Contact the UFT Welfare Fund about disability payments if you are going to be off payroll for a significant amount of time. You must apply for the leave on SOLAS and submit medical documentation provided by your doctor including a diagnosis and prognosis. If your application for a medical leave is denied, medical arbitration may be appropriate. Please call your UFT Borough Office for assistance.
• Child care leave: Child care leave may be used by either parent but not both. This leave normally begins six weeks after the birth of the baby (but may begin eight weeks after for C section births) and can last up to four years from the next September term following the baby's birthday. A child care leave for an adoptive parent ends at the same time.
There are additional leaves without pay that an appointed pedagogue may be granted, such as for teaching at CUNY or SUNY, military leave, service in the Peace Corps, sabbatical leave or acceptance of a supervisory or teaching position in a foreign country. Please call your UFT Borough Office to discuss other types of leaves that may fit your particular situation.


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I have been dying to see Brightburn from the moment I saw the first trailer. Unfortunately I live in what you might call the middle of nowhere. We have a tiny 7 screen movie theater, and sometimes certain movies never make it to the big screen here. Brightburn was one of them. And if you follow me on social media you probably already knew that, because I made a BIG stink about it.
Thankfully I have amazing friends, and one of them sent me a copy of Brightburn on 4K once it was out — and you know I watched it that night! Another thing you probably know, if you know anything about me, is that I love James Gunn. I think he is a brilliant mind and a genius. I have interviewed and met him on several occasions and it is always such an honor to chat with him. So knowing he was at the helm of this movie just made me want to see it more.
Brightburn was all I could have hoped for — and more! Well worth the wait, although I am still bitter I had to wait so long. If you love jump scares, and horror, and gore, and crazy deaths — then this is a movie for you! It is an evil take on a superhero — a what if — and it is more than worth a watch!
Warning: Major spoilers for Brightburn ahead!
An Evil Take On A Superhero
The basis of Brightburn is very similar to Superman's origin story. However, instead of being here to protect the world, he is here to take it. And what ensues as he learns his true purpose and where he came from, is pretty amazing.
As you can see by the trailer, he acts out quite a bit. Making himself a creepy costume, and breaking a girl's hand (she totally deserved it). It just gets crazier and crazier from there.
So Much Gore
I LOVE a good movie filled with gore. I don't know why, but I do. When a scene is so nasty that I have to look away — that is my jam. Brightburn has so many scenes like that. The glass in the eye, which we see in the trailer, is just the tip of the ice burg. When someone's jaw is literally smashed off, and just hanging, and they fumble to hold it up — oh my, it was so satisfyingly disgusting!
The Plot is Thin
Sure, the plot is a little thin. But this is horror movie. If you are expected a thick plot, that is kind of on you. Brightburn is very much a horror movie, through and through. Predictable at parts, sure, but the ending did throw me for a loop. It was something I was not expecting at all.
I thought for sure that Brandon would be stopped by his mother. But when he dropped her from thousands of feet up in the air to her death — and then became the "only survivor", my jaw dropped. Seeing him continue to wreak havoc on the world during the credits (featuring Michael Rooker) was pretty amazing.
Overall Thoughts
Brightburn is a movie that any true horror fan is sure to love. It is filled with jump scares, gore, and suspense. The acting by all parties is great — I think that Jackson Dunn is extremely talented! I want to see more. No, I need to see more. I have my fingers crossed for a sequel — or even an entire universe. The end credits did set us up for that. How amazing would that be?
About Brightburn
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? With Brightburn, the visionary filmmaker of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither presents a startling, subversive take on a radical new genre: superhero horror.
Not all superheroes are here to save us.


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On this day in Lewis & Clark history...
Today at Fort Mandan, Clark summarized the problems attempting to free the boats from the Missouri River ice. He describes a plan to use iron spikes on wooden poles, elk-skin rope, and a windlass—a drum with a hand crank.
From the journals...
Sunday February 3d
This day we had Clear cold weather, nothing of consequence happened at the Fort worth mentioning.—
3rd of February Sunday 1805.
the blacksmith again commences his opperations.
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Let's talk about the easiest way to pull customers out of Google, or any other search engine, in 2019.
Very few seem to focus on this, and yet, it's possibly the easiest growth plan out there – especially for new websites.
If you've been around the "SEO block" a few times (like I have) over the years, then you've seen Google rankings go from being virtually the ONLY source of traffic…
…to now taking an ever-dwindling role. Up against push-button growth channels like Facebook Ads (and even Google's own display options within Google Ads), organic traffic is now so much harder to attract and, for most websites, counts for a fraction of what it used to.
This is also because it's now pretty hard to "fake it" to the top. Google's algorithm is now real-time, and it's getting a lot better at determining authentic signals. (Backlinko.com has a great article on Googles ranking factors in 2019 here. )
BUT… in reality, that was always a limited, single-keyword strategy anyway. There was a finite amount of traffic once you ranked, and as soon as you hit page one, it was a bloodbath to fend off competitors.
Not to mention, if you were aggressive in your SEO efforts – the eventual rug-pulling and penalty by Google was all but assured. It was simply a matter of how many months you could suck revenue out in the meantime.
It's a really inefficient way to grow a business – especially in 2019.
The (much) smarter and easier way is to target CUSTOMERS with your content… and not keywords.
Let me explain the difference…
How do I target customers with my content?
Targeting keywords is all about traffic, and most of the heavy lifting is done by your flagship pages. The home page, key product pages, and maybe some skyscraper content.
And obviously the idea is to nail a page #1 position for a query that thousands of people are searching for every day.
The problem is, everyone else is doing this. It's obvious. And the big players in your niche probably have deep pockets to just defend their position indefinitely.
In contrast, targeting customers is all about viewing each new article you publish as a breadcrumb trail designed to reach a very specific customer, by expertly answering a very specific question (or set of related questions).
For example, if you're selling a CRM platform, here's what the difference looks like…
Topics that just target keywords:
- Best CRM Platform in 2019
- CRM Software for Small Business
Etc. Obvious catch-alls, but where the broader traffic would be impressive, if you could ever rank for the target. The more intelligent tactic would be to instead use topics that target customers and their specific questions.
Topics that target customers:
- Which CRM has the best LinkedIn integration?
- Can I use MailChimp as a CRM?
- Cheaper alternatives to Hubspot CRM
And so on. Basically, targeting customers is all about creating content that's further down the buying decision process (aka: bottom of funnel) and that is very specific.
There's a lot less traffic here, but these are basically people ready to buy something. And the trickles of traffic that this content picks up from organic search will directly turn into trickles of customers.
And the other big reason why this makes all kinds of sense…
…it is way, WAY easier to generate a bunch of trickles – over and over again – then it is to simply focus on a single, all-or-nothing waterfall.
You'll see traffic far more quickly, and with far less effort… and you'll convert far more of your visitors into customers (new users vs. leads).
This is the smart play – and if you do this consistently, it starts to compound.
How do you know which content topics will actually target customers?
The smartest way to determine this is through competitive research – where we look at the specific, long-tail keywords that your competitors are getting their best traffic from.
First, compare your website to its main competitor's and determine the most promising topics to base the process around. You'll need tools for this.
Then, use that research to produce eligible content ideas based around keywords where your site has no exposure. Again, you'll need tools!
For the chosen ideas then do some additional research and identify search volumes, traffic estimates and other data. You've guessed it – you'll need tools for this!
Then the content gets written. No tools needed – just great writing skills 🙂
While it may happen, the goal with this strategy isn't really to outrank your competitors for these selected keyword targets – it's instead to publish content about overall themes where your site has virtually no existing visibility in Google.
As a result, you'll end up ranking for a number of related, long-tail keywords, possibly including the keyword target itself. The end result is that you'll get more targeted traffic, which is the core objective.
This is a residual strategy, where consistently publishing targeted, quality content will gradually build a foundation of high-intent, organic traffic over time.
Trust in the process – Google is just a database of content, and by publishing targeted content, you're essentially contributing to their index.
More content = more database entries = more overall traffic.
If you're sick of watching your competitors scoop up all the best search traffic and want to start grabbing some of that lovely organic traffic for yourself, then drop me a line.
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It's a well known fact that scientists have been studying the human brain for many years, trying to find out what exactly makes us humans tick. The more you think about it, the more complex man's mind seems to be — almost to the point that it's nearly impossible to grasp. But researchers have been developing theories for as long as science has been around.
One theory centers around something called the general intelligence g-factor. Scientists have been looking at this particular variable since the early 1900's.The original research was done on the idea of memory, pattern recognition, and reading ability. Recently, they've found more information on it; specifically a correlation with a connectome and the positive and negative events that happen in one's life such as attitude, education level, and life satisfaction.
These findings suggest that if this connectome is on one side of the scale, you tend to have better traits and score highly in vocabulary, memory, and other things, which also often lead to higher income. People who scored on the opposite side of the spectrum scored lowly in these areas and were found to have higher scores in more negative traits, including anger, rebellion, sleep quality, and even substance abuse. They have come to find that many of the g-factors overlap, which is why we as humans tend to be good — or bad — at many things.
Of course, correlation does not always automatically equate to something, which is where criticism to the general intelligence g-factor comes in. As always, we must look at these findings with skepticism and continue researching until we're sure of our answer.
Professor Smith from University of Oxford hopes that "by looking at brain imaging data [they'll] be able to relate connections in the brain to the specific measures, and work out what these kinds of test actually require the brain to do," rather than just guessing at whether or not the correlations make the case.
Either way, we can say with certainty that we're well on our way to unraveling more about the complexity of the human brain.


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The Portland Timbers unveiled their new home soccer jersey by adidas for the 2019 and 2020 MLS seasons.
The subtle hooped jersey features hoops of Ponderosa Green and Green Night and white and Native Gold detailing. The shoulders and sleeves are a solid Ponderosa Green.
Ponderosa Green is used on the front side of the v-neck collar while the white/Native Gold detail is used on the back of the collar. This detail is carried over on the wide sleeve cuff.
In a shout out to the Timbers Army 'Party in Portland' chant, "We'll Sing For You Timbers – 'Til You Finish The Fight" is printed on the inside of the neck tape.
The Stand Together crossed-axe is on the back of the jersey under the collar.
The Timbers crest is included on the left chest, with the adidas Performance logo on the right chest. Club jersey sponsor, Alaska Airlines, logo is across the chest in gold.
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It's all about the math
There are two very different ways to look at the Browns' 28-26 loss Sunday to the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.
The closeness of the score would indicate to someone who judges a game strictly by the final outcome that this was a very close game. It wasn't. At least not until the waning moments.
The Browns parlayed a sputtering offense, rather interesting – no, make that head-scratching – decision making by their head coach at a crucial juncture of the game and a defense that wasn't very defensive when it needed to be into the exciting finish.
Coach Hue Jackson, who might be quick with a quip but apparently lacks the ability to think some things through on the fly, made a strange decision that cost his team the chance to end an eight game-losing streak that began last season.
When he made the conscious decision to go for two points instead of a one-point placement after Terrelle Pryor's second touchdown of the game pulled the Browns to within nine points at 28-19 with 2:07 left in regulation, the game was irretrievably lost. For lack of a better term, let's call it a mathematics cramp.
Logical thinking dictates going for the sure one point at that point and keeping it a one-score game at 28-20 with a chance to at least tie the game. Failing the two-point attempt, as they did, made it a two-score game with no opportunity to win.
Not even the club's first successful onsides kick exactly five years ago Sunday in Oakland can act as a salve for the emotional wounds that must have been felt after the game. Duke Johnson's Jr. one-yard scoring plunge with 27 seconds left was merely an addition to the stats sheet.
The odds of successfully recovering consecutive onsides kicks must be astronomical. So when veteran Tennessee wide receiver Andre Johnson cradled Cody Parkey's second attempt with 27 seconds left, all that catch-up work was rendered moot.
So close and yet so far. Thanks, coach.
The Browns actually did not deserve to be close enough to cause cardiac concern to some in the Titans' home crowd, which had witnessed just one home victory in the last 15 games prior to this one.
The Browns' offense had six possessions in each half and rang up seven three-and-outs, a momentum killer they have avoided most of this season despite being winless in six games.
They had three in a row in the first half totaling zero net yards after putting up a pair of Parkey fields on the first two possessions. They netted 90 yards on those possessions before Cody Kessler directed a nine-play, 94-yard drive culminated by the first of Terrelle Pryor's two touchdown catches.
Fits and starts. You just never knew when the Cleveland offense would show up.
The three-and-out scourge returned early in the second half with four straight netting 15 total yards, while the Titans improved their lead to 28-13 on drives of 70 and 80 yards.
DeMarco Murray, who found the yards tough against a grudging Cleveland run defense, scored on a short run and quarterback Marcus Mariota, who had collaborated with wide receivers Rishard Matthews and Kendall Wright on scoring passes in the first half, hooked up with tight end Anthony Fasano for a third score.
The Cleveland offense mustered an embarrassing three net yards in that quartet of three-and-outs before awakening in the final quarter. The third one was a nightmare worthy of a bad college game.
Taking over on their 6-yard line after Johnson committed an unforgivable error by fair catching a punt at that point (optimists would say at least he didn't fumble it), the play-by-play read this way:
(Isaiah) Crowell, up the middle, no gain; Pryor, 4-yard pass from (Cody) Kessler; false start, (Andrew) Hawkins; delay of game; Johnson, up the middle, six yards; Britton Colquitt punt. Not noted: one shake of the head by Jackson on the sideline – probably from embarrassment – following the consecutive dumb penalties.
It appeared after Fasano's touchdown catch that the Browns were cooked. It sure looked that way. The defense couldn't stop the Tennessee offense, the offense was flat and no one showed signs of stepping up and making plays.
And then just like that, the offense decided to do something about the situation. Kessler, who at times alternated looking like a seasoned pro and then a raw rookie, engineered a 13-play, 75-yard drive that took 4:36 off the clock – that's way too much time that late in the game – finding Pryor in the end zone for the second time.
Along the way, he converted two fourth downs and a third down as the Browns went into desperation mode. He backed that up with a nine-play 62-yarder following the onsides recovery, Johnson covering the final yard.
The Jekyll-Hyde Cleveland offense produced 341 yards, but just 40 yards on the ground. In last week's blowout loss to New England, the Browns ran for 27 yards, but it took them 22 carries to accomplish it. Some might call their ground output Sunday an improvement.
All of a sudden, the vaunted Cleveland running game has disappeared, perhaps because the revamped offensive line isn't very good. (Trying to be nice here.)
Kessler was 26-of-41 for 336 yards and the two scores. But he was sacked six times, sometimes because he often had trouble locating open receivers and displayed a slow release at other times.
The secondary, which missed cornerback Joe Haden with a groin injury, lost starting free safety Jordan Poyer midway through the second quarter when he was blindsided on a Colquitt punt. There's no question Mariota and his receivers took full advantage.
In the end, it's just another loss for the Browns, quickly becoming the National Football League's stepchild, if they aren't there already. They remain the NFL's lone winless team.
If you're keeping count, that's six losses in a row this season, nine straight including the end of last season and 16 of the last 17. On the road, the losing streak now stands at nine and 14 of the last 15.
Can things get any worse? Yep.
Up next, the Cincinnati Bengals on the road and they figure to be in a nasty mood when the Browns arrive. The pre-season favorites to win the AFC North Division are 2-4 and coming off a 35-17 shellacking in New England.


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Stop by the Museum Shop at Philipsburg Manor to warm up with Hudson Valley Marshmallow Company's gourmet treats as you shop for your holiday gifts!
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When: December 8, 2018, 12 pm to 3 pm.
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The City of Saratoga will only allow leaf blowers rated at 65 decibels or less.
- The City of Saratoga's leaf blower noise ordinance starts (Oct. 1st) and everyone is required to use a blower with a maximum 65 decibel noise rating. Homeowners are responsible for ensuring compliance on their property, regardless of who is using the leaf blower, and may be subject to penalties and fines for violations.
- Beginning October 1, 2019, leaf blowers may be used Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Leaf blowers may not be used on Sundays.
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As a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization, HSAG is a centralized resource for knowledge and tools that help providers improve health quality, efficiency, and value. The materials provided below cover a wide range of quality improvement topics, from cardiovascular best practices to physician quality reporting system information. All are directed to providers interested in improving patient outcomes and in quality measure reporting to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Cultural Competency
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Chartbook on Health Care for Blacks
The Chartbook marks the 30th anniversary of the Heckler Report, the Health and Human Services report from its Task Force on Black and Minority Health. Progress in cardiac care is noted, but disparities remain, as with higher incidences of chronic disease, including hypertension and diabetes, as...
AHA Enduring Webinar: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hypertension: Beginning the Conversation
The American Heart Association (AHA) presents, as part of its professional education Spotlight Series, "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hypertension: Beginning the Conversation." Using case studies, this webinar identifies opportunities where clinicians can provide better management of...
Electronic Health Record Resources and Promoting Interoperability
DOJ Will Investigate EHR Vendors For False Claims
Recently, the Department of Justice found eClinicalWorks, an electronic health record (EHR) vendor, guilty of falsely obtaining certification for meaningful use criteria through its EHR. Promoted by this case, the DOJ is expanding its investigation to other EHR vendors. Read more at Healthcare IT...
eCQI Resource Center
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has created what it calls a one-stop shop for the most current resources supporting electronic clinical quality improvement (eCQI).
Immunization Resources
65+ Flu Defense Website
For healthcare professionals serving adults ages 65 and older, the 65+ Flu Defense website was launched by the Immunization Action Coalition and Seqirus to help promote vaccination efforts. The website equips healthcare professionals with information, tools, and resources needed to proactively...
AAFP State Immunization Registry Map
The American Academy of Family Physicians released its online mapping tool that permits members to review vaccine coverage and exemptions by state, serving to help physicians better advocate for immunizations in their community.
Learning and Action Networks
What is a Learning and Action Network? (video)
The Quality Improvement Organization program explains what a Learning and Action Network is, how powerful this framework is, and how individuals may take part.
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2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
The Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) released its 2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults.
30 Minute Office Blood Pressure Monitoring in Primary Care
A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine (March/April 2017) found that automated office blood pressure monitoring for 30 minutes in the clinic may dramatically lower the risk of for "white-coat" hypertension and related overtreatment of patients. Read more at the journal article.
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5 Straightforward Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Hospitals
Written by an internal medicine physician, this short list is practical in its approach to offer advice on improving patient satisfaction. From spending time with doctors/nurses to being clear about wait times, this is what could be characterized as low-hanging fruit for high impact targeting.
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This article simplifies the large and small items that hospitals should concentrate on when improving the patient experience. One of the more compelling advisories is to "experience your care as patients do." Everything from signage to parking and filling out forms becomes an eye-opener when seen from that vantage point.
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force offers a series of materials to help providers increase disease prevention for adults.
ICD-10 Post-Implementation: Coding Basics Video
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has created a video, featuring Sue Bowman from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and Nelly Leon-Chisen from the American Hospital Association (AHA), who discuss the unique characteristics and features of the new ICD-10...
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Associations's Ambulatory Surgery Center Map
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) has created a state-by-state map to locate your state's association contact details.
Assessing Patient Health Information Needs for Developing Consumer Health IT Tools
This is a recorded webinar hosted by the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, featuring three topics, including a how-to on using reminders for people with type 2 diabetes. This presentation spans 1.5 hours.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is developing a comprehensive tobacco and nicotine prevention and control program that will encompass new office-based tools, community programs and advocacy at the national and community levels. The Academy will focus on promoting Tar Wars to more family medicine residents, family medicine interest groups and medical students to present the program in their communities. Tar Wars educational materials will be available online, as well.
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Our Nākd bars are vegan, wheat free, dairy free, gluten free, non-GMO, kosher and free from any added sugars or syrups. We are a young British Company just launching in the US. We are a top selling, award winning bar in the UK and are now available in 28 other countries.
As we like to say in the UK—they are just fruit and nuts smoooooshed together! We distribute our yummy bars all over the US from our Ojai distribution center. We hope you like them as much as we do.
What makes Nākd so different?
Have you ever looked at the back of your cereal bar wrapper to see what's in it? Nearly all so-called 'healthy' snack bars undergo intense heat-processing and are stuffed with sugary syrups and mysterious additives. Take a look below to see what we mean.
"A typical cereal bar can contain as many as 30 ingredients, many of which are completely unrecognizable and several of which are actually just various types of sugar. Despite what it says on the pack we all know that these heavily processed, syrup-laden and additive-filled cereal bars are not really 'healthy' at all!"
We know, scary isn't it?
So what's the alternative? The 'A-ha' moment: Nākd bars are completely different to other cereal bars because they're made with a wholefood approach, which means that we believe in minimal processing and we don't add any sugar, syrups or mysterious additives to your food. The results are that you get to eat food the way nature intended, keeping you happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
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Where you can find Nākd bars in Ojai, California:
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At Madaen Law, Inc., our experienced bankruptcy attorney is on your side, giving you the chance to clear your debts you've been hoping for. Mr. Madaen understands what you are going through and works hard to make your dream of a debt-free future a reality.
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The Bankruptcy Process begins when our bankruptcy attorney files a petition to the court. The court immediately issues an order placing a temporary ban on all collections activities by your creditors. The final goal of the process is an order discharging all eligible debts.
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Beautiful photography, beautifully presented That's what you and your clients deserve. If you're into portrait, boudoir or pet photography our Studio Boxes are a must-have.
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Grandma's Dove Pie
10-15 Doves, Pigeons(squab), or Duck/Goose Meat
Half and Half, Butter, Flour, Chicken Broth, Salt, Pepper
2 Cans Peas/carrots, 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic, and Pie crust.
Cube meat into 3/8" pieces and boil in Chicken broth and water for 1-2 minutes.
Make Roux in sauce pan. Melt butter. Add 1/2 cup Half and Half and 1/2 cup Chicken Broth. Thicken with Flour. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add 2 cans Peas/Carrots, 1/2 diced onion, 1 clove diced garlic.
Add meat and stir for 1 minute.
Pour mixture into Pie shell in a pie pan. Cover with other half of Pie shell.
Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
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The Flower Bar at Diptyque
There's heavenly-scented love in the air at our Diptyque store this Valentine's Day, as they host a very special pop-up to celebrate the launch of their Rose Collection.
Those making purchases of their latest collection throughout the day on Thursday February 14th will be invited to visit The Flower Bar from London florists Phillo Flowers.
There they can brief the florist to create a perfect, personalised rose bouquet.
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The wait is over: JBoss Web Server 5 with Tomcat 9 is here!
We are excited to announce the General Availability release of Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.0 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Other platforms are will be released shortly. This release includes a technology preview of transactions processing through Narayana. JBoss Web Server 5 is available in the ZIP or RPM format from the JBoss Web Server 5.0 Maven repository and Container Catalog.
JBoss Web Server combines market-leading open source technologies with enterprise capabilities to provide a single solution for large-scale websites and lightweight web applications. It combines the world's most deployed web server (Apache) with the top servlet engine (Tomcat) and the best support in middleware (from Red Hat).
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Apache Tomcat 9
- a servlet container in accordance with the Java Servlet Specification. JBoss Web Server contains Apache Tomcat 9
The Apache Tomcat Native Library
- a Tomcat library, which improves Tomcat scalability, performance, and integration with native server technologies
The tomcat-vault
- an extension for the JBoss Web Server used for securely storing passwords and other sensitive information used by a JBoss Web Server
The mod_cluster library
- a library that allows communication between Apache Tomcat and the Apache HTTP Server's mod_proxy_cluster module. This allows the Apache HTTP Server to be used as a load balancer for JBoss Web Server
New features and enhancements
JBoss Web Server 5 is based on the shiny new Tomcat 9.0.7. Feature highlights:
– HTTP/2 support
– Servlet 4.0 specification
– OpenSSL for TLS with JSSE connectors (NIO and NIO2)
– NIO connector, which is the default for HTTP/1.1 when
tomcat-native is installed
– TLS virtual hosting (SNI) support
It also has these enhancements:
– Support is provided for embedded distributions (fat JAR deployments).
– Support for asynchronous NIO2 is provided.
– Transaction processing is provided through Narayana and DBCP2 (Tech Preview).
– System daemon integration scripts are provided for Red Hat Enterprise Linux users who install from .zip archives.
– The
tomcat-vault installation process has been improved.
– The
vault.properties file for
tomcat-vault can be stored outside
– There is a change in manager and host-manager web app behavior.
– There is a change to
mod_cluster 1.4: a connector needs to be specified.
– Multiple properties files can be configured.
– Logging for JBoss Web Server with
log4j is deprecated.
– A embedded Tomcat server is included in the JBoss Web Server 5.0 Maven repository.
Introducing Narayana (Technical Preview)
Narayana on JBoss Web Server is currently in a technical preview status and has no official accompanying documentation at this time.
The Narayana transactions tookit provides support for applications developed using the following standards-based transaction protocols:
- Web-Service Transactions
- REST Transactions
Narayana on JBoss Web Server is being developed for integration with Red Hat Process Automation Manager. Narayana on JBoss Web Server also provides a connection with PostgreSQL servers using a Tomcat JDBC Connection Pool.
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The 4K Blu-ray format has taken another important step forward today with the announcement by Redbox that it's starting to include 4K titles in its disc rental service.
The first 4K Blu-ray titles will be appearing initially in 2,500 Redbox kiosks in six test markets across the US: Austin, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City and Seattle. Every kiosk in each test city will carry 4K BD titles with the exception of NYC, where the roll out will be more limited.
The 4K disc rentals will only cost $2.50 per night - much less than typical 4K rentals/purchases on streaming services, and only 50 cents more than Redbox's Blu-ray rentals.
The first batch of 4K titles will include Black Panther, The Commuter, The Matrix and The Martian, and each 4K BD rental will bag you 150 Redbox Perks points (though for now, you won't be able to redeem these points against other 4K UHD rentals).
If you want to be sure that the Redbox kiosk has given you the 4K UHD disc, look for an orange square on the disc's center label.
Please note that you can't yet reserve the 4K Blu-ray titles online like you can Redbox's games and HD Blu-rays. You can, however, return the 4K UHD titles to any Redbox location.
Redbox states that both new releases and popular catalog titles will be added to the 4K Blu-ray roster every week - though the number of titles and copies will vary from kiosk to kiosk and location to location.
Note that the 4K support currently only applies to physical media; there are no 4K titles available on Redbox's online On Demand service. Though the comment on this on Redbox's website suggests this situation may change in the future: 'Right now, we're focused on bringing you the hottest 4K UHD movies at the Box. We're always thinking about the next big thing, so be on the lookout for more exciting stuff coming soon.'
To play Redbox's 4K Blu-ray titles you will need a 4K TV and a 4K Blu-ray player, connected via a high-speed HDMI cable. Your TV will also ideally support HDR if you want the best experience from the latest and greatest disc format.
By '4K Blu-ray player' I mean a player that plays native 4K discs, not an HD Blu-ray player equipped with 4K upscaling processing. Such native 4K disc players include the Xbox One S and Xbox One X games consoles as well as standalone 4K Blu-ray players available from the likes of Sony, Samsung, LG and Oppo.
"This is a major move for Redbox as we focus on expanding consumer access to home entertainment options across price points and formats," says Redbox CEO Galen Smith. "As the popularity of 4K content increases and pricing of 4K hardware decreases, we're excited to offer the best viewing experience at the best price for 4K Blu-ray discs."
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I've spent the past 25 years writing about the world of home entertainment technology--first at Home Cinema Choice magazine, where I became Deputy Editor, and for the…
I've spent the past 25 years writing about the world of home entertainment technology--first at Home Cinema Choice magazine, where I became Deputy Editor, and for the past 20 years on a freelance basis. In that time I'm fairly confident that I've reviewed more TVs and projectors than any other individual on the planet, as well as experiencing first-hand the rise and fall of all manner of great and not so great home entertainment technologies. I am currently a regular contributor to Trustedreviews.com, Techradar.com, Home Cinema Choice magazine, Wired, Pocket-Lint.com and, of course, Forbes.


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First, let me say I am so excited to have stuck to my 1 book a month goal (though I overlapped in April. Carving out time to read has added to my relaxation, inspired me to continue writing and has helped me pull away from the TV a bit. Now that the weather is warming up, I'm looking forward to curling up on the couch outside to enjoy my summer picks—starting with Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson…but I am jumping ahead. This post is about Emma Donoghue's Room.
Room was released back in 2010 and has been on my reading list since I saw it on a friend's desk. The word ROOM is written in all caps on the cover in primary colors and in crayon. The rest of the cover is a stark white. It is simple but it sparked thoughts of something juvenile but dark. Don't ask why that appealed to me but I looked up the book online and read a quick synopsis. It went right on the list. Needless to say, I never got to it. I feel like a lot of my reading in 2010 and 2012 was non-fiction though I did listen to a few fictional audio books during my long commute (among my favorites were Little Bee, The Memory Keepers Daughter, Friday Night Knitting Club, The Help, The Lovely Bones, Prep and some that escape me despite being stellar…funny how you can remember specific details about a character you related to but you can't remember the name of the book…oh how the memory fades.
Back to Room. I've read four great books this year and Room is my favorite of the four. If you don't want the details of the story, stop here. Just know I love it this book.
Now that you've been adequately warned about the spoiler...Room is told from the point of view of 5 year old Jack who you quickly realize is living in a small room with his mother. His world is defined by the room and the things in it are friends to him. He has an extensive vocabulary but there is something almost primal about his language. It is clear that he is not a boy growing up in normal circumstances but he seems happy. His mom seems happy initially until Jack works his way into the story a little more. The details quickly begin to reveal the true horror surrounding the circumstances of his life. Jack's mother (Ma) was kidnapped and has been held hostage in a shed for 7 years. Jack is the product of her captor (Old Nick) forcing himself on her. Despite that, the two have an intense connection and she lives her days making sure to protect Jack from Old Nick.
The story takes an adrenaline pumping turn when Old Nick gets angry and cuts power to the shed for three days in the dead of winter. Ma's fear for her boy and her anger at being a prisoner develop into a plan for Ma and Jack to escape. Donoghue stays true to Jack's voice throughout the process. He experiences the fear a child would have in such a case but is also hell bent on being a superhero for his Ma. The escape plan falls apart but there is enough calamity to push a passerby to call the police on Old Nick after he sees Jack trying to get away from him in public. With Jack's help, the police are able to rescue Ma before Old Nick gets to her.
Just when you are comfortable that everything will be alright (Jack and Ma are in a highly regarded medical facility receiving treatment and Ma has been reunited with her family), the real drama unfolds. Jack wants to go back to Room because it is all he's ever known. Ma is quick to disregard that part of her life because she knew the real story behind the horror. There is tension between Ma and her family as she defends certain of her choices for Jack (like continuing to breast feed him at 5) and struggles to deal with her need for privacy while needing to earn money (by doing an interview).
In a surprising twist, Ma tries to commit suicide and Jack has to move in with his Grandmother. Ma ultimately survives and receives treatment for depression. Her recovery allows her to move into an apartment with Jack, albeit in a facility with medical personnel on call 24/7. The end of the book brings closure with Jack finally convincing Ma to go back to Room so he can see it one last time. We see the space through his eyes despite Ma's disgust. Jack still loves Room but it seems so much smaller and dark now that he's seen so much more of "Outside." He makes his peace, takes his things and heads back out into life with Ma.
The book is a beautiful love story between Mother and Son despite its horrifying undercurrent. It has all of the sensationalism that comes with the story of finding a kidnapped person after almost a decade and all of the intimacy of a developing love between family members reuniting or meeting for the first time. People have said the book is an interpretation of the story of Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned his daughter for 24 years and fathered 6 of her children. Donoghue disputes that assertion and I'd agree. Room is so much more than this tale (that we've tragically heard several times in the past few decades). Having the story told from Jack's point of view and taking Ma and Jack out of captivity to show the struggle of adjustment to life in "the real world" gives the story a fresh perspective. I loved every moment of the story.
Have you read Room? What did you think? If you haven't read it, consider adding it to your reading list. It is a page-turner to say the least.


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I often find myself starving and not in the mood to cook. So the other night I decided to make some soba noddles and veggies. YUM. Soba noddles are made out of buckwheat. Buckwheat has a lot of fiber and usually less calories than regular pasta. It is common in the Asian world and has been linked to living a healthier, disease free life. If you purchase the right kind, it is not highly processed which is another plus. Try it out with sauce, vegan butter, or just garlic.
I decided to saute whatever veggies I had in my freezer which turned out to be a delicious and nutritious meal. As you can see below, I sauteed green beans and leeks. Once soft, I added kale for a few more minutes. Season with garlic, sea salt, and a tad of vegan butter for a rich taste.
Add to the soba noddles!
The great thing about these noodles is that they rock hot or cold. I had these for lunch the next day in my salad. It was a perfect combo! Try soba noodles this week!


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These flowers pouring from my chest.
Forever once asked me at the very end, "What you have you done recently to make me feel proud of you?"
I always believed love had left no room for vanity or fear to thrive but when I heard the question, I realized my efforts had been undone. This was my mountain, and I couldn't move it then but I have my answer today.
Every single day as soon as I opened my eyes I couldn't wait to see and be seen by her. She was always so breathtakingly beautiful in that morning light.
And I would say, "Good morning, beautiful."
These words came to me for years and my heart was so full that I knew they would all my life.
I love her with every ounce of me; as a believer loves god; free of doubt, unselfishly and to a fault. And I am becoming the best possible version of myself through her, even in her absence. This is what I am proud of.


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Using a Letting Agent
What is an Agent?
An agent is a person who has the power to represent another legal party (the principal) and brings the principal into a legal relationship with a third party.
An insurance agent (or insurance broker) creates a legal relationship between yourself (principal) and the insurance company (third party).
What you must remember is that the insurance agent is your agent, not the insurance company's agent. If she makes a mistake completing your proposal it is your mistake, not the insurance company's mistake.
Any loss therefore would be your fault, and your only redress would be a claim on your agent for negligence.
Similarly, if your agent undervalues your property for an insured sum, then an uninsured loss is your fault, not the insurance company's fault.
How is an agency relationship created?
This may be brought about by a formal agreement (written contract) but more usually by implication from the conduct of the parties.
If you instruct an estate agent to sell your property, by implication and custom and practice the agent is expected to act on your behalf in his usual capacity – no written contract is required.
Agent's duties to his Principal:
- to follow instructions
- to exercise due care and skill
- to carry out instructions personally
- to keep account of money owed
- not to allow a conflict of interest
- not to make a secret profit
- not to take a bribe
The Agent's Legal Rights:
- to claim payment for services performed
- to claim expenses legitimately incurred
- to exercise a lien (retain and hold goods pending payment) over the principle's property
Payments made to, or by, agents
- If an agent fails to pay a third party, the principal remains liable
- If an agent absconds with money paid by a third party:
- If the principle is undisclosed (identity not known to third party) he sustains the loss
- If the principle is disclosed the agent must have had authority to accept money, otherwise the third party is still liable.
Using an Agent
If you use an agent, and there are some very good reasons for doing so, you need to be very careful how you selectone. From a landlord's point of view, selecting an agent is every bit as important as selecting tenants.
Virtually anyone can set up as an agent – you don't legally need to be qualified – many do and make a complete hash of it, so don't be a guinea pig. Don't take the first agent that comes along either – get several agents to review your letting, spend some time with you explaining their services and assessing the property's letting value.
Agencies vary from one man (or woman) bands operating from a private address through to high street national chains with hundreds of employees. There are pros and cons to both, just as there are from a tenant's point of view, either renting direct from the landlord or going through a letting agency.
Professional agents will give you an idea of the letting's rental value, a copy of their contract to review and advise on all the necessary aspects of letting. Get their fees and valuation in writing at an early stage.
Remember, you hire an agent to reduce the stress of letting property, not to increase it. If this is not the case, find another agent fast!
There are always unscrupulous agents and "professionals" around who will take your money and give you a poor or non-existent service. Especially when times get hard some go bankrupt owing landlord's thousands in rent payments and tenant's deposits. However, with a little care and common sense these types are easy to spot.
You may decide to use an agent to let the property for you and then carry out the management of your properties yourself, or you may opt for a full management package. Either way you want a professional service which you can rely on.
What should you look for in a Letting Agent?
- Membership of one of the professional associations – see the list above – evidence from their shop window and their stationery.
- They have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover.
- They have a Bonded or secure Deposit Scheme.
- Experience, reputation and expertise – how long have they been in business?
- Give good advice on the property, decor, tenant types and market.
- They have a racial equality policy.
- Valuations with integrity – it's easy to give a favourable valuation to gain business.
- Knowledge of the local market and good contacts for tenants, buyers and sellers.
- Competitive fees, with no hidden costs or surprises, but remember, cheapest is not always best!
- Tenant Verifying – they operate a through tenant checking and referencing system including identity checks.
- Tenancy Agreements which are modern and comply with the Office of Fair Trading recommendations.
- They use good reliable contractors for their property maintenance and through their retained contractors can get jobs done very quickly.
- Staff are properly trained and qualified and they are fully conversant with letting laws including the requirements of the Housing Act 2004.
It's important that landlords as well as letting and managing agents keep themselves up-to-date with changes in the letting laws.
The Letting Agent's Contract
Professional agents use a contract, an agreement drawn up between agent and principal (the landlord).
As landlord you should always read the contract carefully and make sure you are not agreeing to any unreasonable terms or charges or taking on all of the responsibilities.
First you must decide: do you want your agent to Let Only, or do you want full management?
Letting only means the agent is not responsible for the ongoing management of the property or if you are in breach of any of the letting laws. As a guide, letting only will usually cost you in the region of one-twelth (one month's rent) to one-tenth (10 per cent) of your annual rental income.
On going or Full Management means the agent will take care of virtually everything and to some extent is liable if he is professionally negligent. Full management usually costs between 6 to 15% of your annual rent depending upon circumstances – usually how many properties you have under management with the agent.
Lease renewal fees can cost anything from a nominal fixed fee of say £50 to 100% of the original letting fee.
Be very clear before you sign what the charges will be, who is responsible for what (for example Gas Checks) and how much you pay.
Remember, all fees are open to negotiation, which should be done before you sign the contract. Be aware though, agents need to make a living – fees are their lifeblood. If you knock them down too much your service is likely to suffer – in this life you tenant to get what you pay for.
Look for the termination clause and be clear about what you have agreed to to terminate your contract. Usually this will be by giving 2 months' notice in writing at least two months before the end of a tenancy. If you continue on beyond the end of a tenancy you will likely be required to pay a renewal fee and on-going management fees.
Watch out for a little sneaky clause which allows agents to take a percentage of the selling price should you sell the property to the tenant or members of the tenant's family.
Agents often want payment up-front. This plays havoc with your cash-flow and again this can be negotiated, especially if you have several properties to be looked after.
Key contract points to establish:
- Letting Fees
- Management Fees
- Rental valuation
- Look for additional fees and hidden charges the agent may charge you and/or your tenants, like admin fees, finding fees, bank processing fees, contract preparation fees, additional charges for inventories and inspections, emergency call out fees etc.
- Renewal Fees – when the tenant wants to renew his tenancy for a further fixed-term.
- Deposit details – do you take one, who holds it, what scheme is to be used?
- Rent payments – how long for monies to reach your account, with BACS payments should be no more than 7 days.
- Repairs and emergencies – how much is the agent authorised to spend without your consent?
- How is the property to be marketed, shop window, local papers, internet etc.
- How will the agent deal with problems such as rent arrears?
Landlord's Responsibilities
The contract will spell-out a whole series of obligations for the landlord:
- Providing copies of the mortgage lender's and freeholder's (leasehold property) consents to let the property.
- Providing proof of landlord's insurance – buildings (full replacement value), contents & public liability.
- Proof of gas and electric checks – certificate copies for tenants & agent.
- Providing proof that all furniture and furnishings meet fire regulations.
- Providing copies of operating and safety instructions for all appliances.
- Providing locations of meters, stop taps, isolator switches and fuses.
- Provide final meter readings.
- Preparing the property to let – cleaning and removing any items which should not be in the property.
- Provide keys for the property, preferably with labels for tenants & agent.
- Keep the fabric of the building in repair.
- Arranging for any mail and bills to be forwarded to previous tenants.
Agents – Problems & Complaints
If a problem arises don't mess around. Contact the senior person in the agency and demand some immediate action – keep up the pressure until something is done and don't take excuses or no for an answer. If you don't get satisfaction you can contact their professional association and/or the local trading standards people. Follow everything up in writing to record exactly what happens and what has been promised.


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The role of Paving Portland in the construction of efficient pavements for our home and office is rated among the top service providers in this region. The companies have adopted the latest technologies and trusted quality standards for the processes involving paver manufacturing, procurement and processing of construction materials, highly functional accessories, supporting tools and equipment deployment and timely completion of the project at highly competitive rates in the present market. They are known for some of the best paver designs which are derived from the exterior décor databases for enhancing the aesthetics of your pavements. You can avail the Paving Portland services for your patio, gardens, driveways, walkways and other structures used for foot and vehicle traffic movement.
Paving Portland –Standards and Safety Measures
- Quality: – The quality of the pavers manufactured for Paving Portland companies is evaluated and certified by the well known standards of UL, EPA, ISO and other established and government approved certification organizations. They conduct various real time tests for the tensile strength, flexibility, load bearing capacity, endurance to stress, load transferring nature (to the basement and subsoil) etc. These are some of the characteristics which ensure the long life of the pavers through all kinds of climatic conditions.
- Raw Materials: – The raw materials used for the manufacturing and processing of Paving Portland pavers include concrete, fiberglass, silicone, stones and other synthetic and natural construction ingredients. The companies have their own ingenious methods of manufacturing the pavers. But all of them conform to the standards and guidelines of certifying organizations accurately. This one aspect which makes them dependable, safe, durable and cost effective. The EPA guidelines for the eco friendly composition makes the products free from carbon and other fume emission. They are safe for your home and office in all the aspects.
- Coloring and Pattern: – You may choose plain paver stones or opt for pigment blended pavers with multiple colors and patterns. The intelligent combination of the colors and patterns help them in creating some of the most spectacular designs across our driveways and walkways. Now you have the options for decorating your home patio, garden walkways, fountain sides, poolside structure and other exterior décor with the most attractive designs.
- Pre Process: – The process of installation starts from excavation. The civil engineers and the workforce combine together to plan and execute the safest and optimally deep foundation for the paver installation. They have the facilities for testing the subsoil condition and taking measures to strengthen the layers. Then they seal the uppermost layer with concrete, crushed stones, fiberglass and other composition. They ensure complete water drainage facilities at the select intersections along the length of the pavement. They consider all the elevation and declination points, curves and blocking points during the excavation and foundation installation processes.
- Installation: – After ensuring the efficient and durable base, they start with the installation of the paver stones. The interlocking stone design has the porosity levels for draining of surface water through the drainage channels. This ensures maximum protection from slip and fall incidents for the pedestrians and complete safety for the vehicles.


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DuPont Nutrition & Health announces the first edition of its pan-India food science program titled 'DuPont NutriScholars Awards' (DNA). The program aims to reach out to food science and technology students across leading institutions to pioneer ideation of ethnic Indian foods and beverages.
As one of the world's leading specialty food ingredients suppliers, DuPont Nutrition & Health is committed and actively working towards driving food science research and developing actionable food strategies. DuPont regularly conducts market research relating to concept development, consumer acceptance, economic feasibility, and product marketing. This is particularly critical in a diverse market like India, to cope with rapidly changing demographics and to discover new initiatives in the processed food industry.
Parth Patel, business director, DuPont Nutrition & Health, South Asia, said: "We are thrilled to have the leading food science and research institutes joining our growing network of problem solvers for the traditional Indian food and beverage industry. To solve food-related challenges such as under-nutrition, diet-related diseases and developing authentic taste and texture, we must drive innovation, build knowledge and share expertise. We need concrete solutions that benefit both food manufacturers as well as consumers. With this joint vision, shared values and complementary approaches with the academicians of the country, we believe we can co-create solutions for healthier, tastier, affordable and convenient food for the Indian palette."
"The DuPont NutriScholars Awards strengthens our objective of bringing innovative food ideas in local and ethnic food industry using DuPont™ Danisco® range of ingredients" he adds.
Speaking on collaboration with the academia, Sanjay Iqbal, application lead, DuPont Nutrition & Health, South Asia said, "India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. There is a need to create a platform so that academia in the field of food science and technology can work closely with industry to understand the current food challenges. This will help drive creative ideas using functional and health-promoting food ingredients to fuel the growth in this segment."
The DuPont NutriScholars Awards 2017 edition features three distinctive award categories:
• Best Innovation in Local Foods
• Most Nutritious Food Idea
• Ultimate Health & Wellness Food Creation
DuPont Nutrition & Health has partnered with F1rst, a specialist business research & consultancy organization to launch the program to more than 150 universities and institutions in the country. The DuPont NutriScholars Award will run in two phases ending September 15 and November 30 this year respectively. Nine winners across three award categories will be announced in December 2017.
The jury panel will include renowned industry experts from leading food companies, academicians and DuPont representatives. Product innovativeness, potential to be successful in commercial market and technical skills used in product development using one or more DuPontTM Danisco® ingredients will lay the foundation for selection of best food designs across all three categories.


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So says the journal Pediatrics, which notes the risk seems higher for girls than boys. I'd be curious to know if they also attempted to sort the data by the age of the children's parents and whether fertility drugs were used to achieve a pregnancy. Israeli researchers have noted in the past the that the age of both parents appears to be a factor in autism. Moreover, fertility babies are often of lower birth weight than babes conceived in a more, um, traditional manner. And I must confess that my own anecdotal observation is that many of the children I know with autism are with us because of the fertility industry.
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managing expectations Archives - The Roundtable
Are you stuck in a never ending project spin cycle?Posted May 12, 2010 in Latest News & Insights
Change champion and Executive Roundtable friend, Peggy Grall recently returned from a conference and shared one of her big takeaways in her recent newsletter Change Bytes. We loved it so much, we asked Peggy if we could share it with our readers. Enjoy! One of the highlights came from keynote speaker, Harvard Business School professor Rebecca Henderson, […]Read More
Managing expectationsPosted February 3, 2010 in Career Management, Communication, Latest News & Insights
Here's a little trick I learned from a consulting colleague about how to manage the expectations of yourself, your boss or your direct reports. You could do this exercise with peers too. One of the biggest gaps I've found as a leader is the gap between what I consider to be "at performance" expectations vs. "exceeding" […]Read More


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Vega is a character in Grand Theft Auto 1 who resides in Liberty City and works for Bubby. The protagonist has to go to Vega's home, although the reason is unknown. His name is possibly a reference to Vic Vega from the movie Reservoir Dogs, or to Vincent Vega from the movie Pulp Fiction. Both films were directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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