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We are the first to admit that since we live in fabulous Florida, there isn't really an "off" season. Our weather is so great that we can take a refreshing dip in the pool almost any day of the year. That being said, it is the muggy summer months when our bodies crave being enveloped by the cool waters. The winter months are a great time to take advantage of Grand Slam Pool's repair and upgrade services. Some people choose to close their pools in the winter, while others keep them open, especially those who have the option of turning on a heating unit. In this week's blog, we'll look at issues that pool owners who want to close their pool can face and some upgrade possibilities that you can get over the winter.
Let Us Close Your Pool For You
- If you know you don't use your pool that much in the winter, you may choose to close it for the season. Grand Slam Pools can do this for you and more!
- We will clean the pool thoroughly, balance the chemicals, lower the water level, add winter chemicals, blow out the lines, and plug the lines to keep water from re-entering, which makes them susceptible to breakage from freezing temperatures.
If You Use a Pool Cover
- Make sure your pool cover remains clear of debris. Keeping the cover clean will make it easier to eliminate when it is removed in the spring, and it will keep it looking great. Feel free to call us out for this chore during the winter months.
- Walk around your pool periodically to make sure that the cover is still secure. Wind, weather, and curious critters can displace the cover and let dirt get into your pool. Call us out to put it back into place if you see it has come loose or the water weight has fallen into the pool. It's not a bad idea to check the water level in your pool periodically to see if you are losing water, which may be an indication of a leak.
Winter Time is the Perfect Time for Repairs and Upgrades
- When you are not using your pool is the perfect time to take advantage of all the other great services that Grand Slam Pools offers! We offer repairs, maintenance, and upgrades that will take your pool to next level of luxury.
- If you suspect that your pump is on its last legs, or that you may have a leak somewhere in the system, now is the time to call us out and get it repaired. We'll have your pool up and running long before the summer heat descends.
Get a Fresh Start with Pressure Cleaning
- If you are moving into a home where the pool had been neglected, or you got behind on the never-ending job of skimming and balancing chemicals, call us out and we can drain the pool and pressure wash it. This may sound like a job you can handle on your own, but if a pool is not drained properly you can end up with a cracked pool and then your trouble will really begin.
- We know how to properly drain and clean the pool to give you a fresh start with your pool. Be sure to sign up for our pool maintenance program, so you don't have to spend another minute worrying about finding time and energy to clean your pool.
Upgrades to Make Your Pool Amazing!
Let Grand Slam Pools install an automation system to make your pool not only run automatically but also to add features that will make your pool stand out from the crowd.
- Pool extras can include wireless controls, lighting effects, and water features, such as a water jet show which includes colors for spectacular, night-time effects.
- We carry Intellitouch® systems which are some of the best in the business.
Salt Water Systems
- One of the great benefits of a salt water pool is that the system includes a part called a chlorine generator. It is thanks to this part that you don't have to worry about adding chlorine to your pool ever again; your pool will make its own!
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- This chlorine generator is smart! It has built-in diagnostic capabilities that included a function to tell you what the remaining cell life is, and collects daily performance information, including chlorine output, hours of operation, and water temperature averages.
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- Even in Florida, a heating system can be a great thing to have to extend the use of your pool. A heating system can make it possible to use your pool all year long. We give free estimates for heating systems, so call Grand Slam Pools today and get started!
- A heating system will be loved by one and all when the nighttime temperatures dip into the 50s, as they do in the winter, and you can take a warm dip in your pool. Visiting friends and family from up north will think you live in the lap of luxury when you can offer them night swimming in February!
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text: This week on Sickboy, the guys sit town with Talli. She's punk, she's rad, she's nubs. Talli was born without arms and is missing key bones in her legs and hasn't let anything get in her way of becoming the coolest gal we've ever met. Learn how NOFX feels about her love of punk rock, what it would be like to grow up in a house that's more like a zoo, and why it's ok to be inspiring.

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is projecting the nation's budget shortfall will narrow next year as revenue from non-oil sources increases.
Buhari asked lawmakers on Tuesday to approve the 2018 budget with a deficit of 2 trillion naira ($5.6 billion), compared to this year's estimated fiscal gap of 2.4 trillion naira. Non-oil revenue is projected to triple to 4.2 trillion naira and will include funds raised from "restructuring of government's equity in joint ventures," he said in his budget speech in the capital, Abuja, without providing more details.
Lawmakers are required to approve the budget before spending can start. In the last two years delays of as much as six months in signing the budget into law held back spending on projects and weighed on economic growth. Africa's biggest oil producer is rebounding after the economy contracted by 1.6 percent in 2016, the first such performance since 1991.
"The late passage of the 2017 budget has significantly constrained budget implementation," Buhari said. He urged the National Assembly to approve the spending plans by Jan. 1 "in our efforts to return to a more predictable budget cycle that runs from January to December."
The International Monetary Fund forecast Nigeria's economy will expand by 0.8 percent this year as production of oil increases and foreign-currency availability improves for manufacturers to import inputs.
"The budget deficit will probably be higher than forecast because non-oil revenue may not be as high as projected," John Ashbourne, an economist at Capital Economics Ltd. in London, said by phone. "We expect a budget deficit of 2.5 percent of gross domestic product compared to the forecast 1.77 percent."
Asset Sales
The deficit will be funded by 1.7 trillion naira of borrowing, half of which will be external, and the privatization of non-oil assets to the value of 306 billion naira, Buhari said. A Budget Ministry document showed in February the government plans to generate money through asset sales in the next five years.
The government plans to reduce debt-servicing costs by almost doubling the portion of cheaper foreign borrowing to 40 percent of total liabilities. This strategy will free up more funds for development and started with an announcement in August that the government will issue dollar bonds to replace $3 billion of maturing domestic Treasury bills.
"If the government will borrow externally as it has indicated, the budget has to be passed early so it can meet up with the funding gap," Michael Famoroti, an economist at Lagos-based Vetiva Capital Management, said by phone. "There is the challenge of getting approval from the legislature and it's something it can't overlook."
The 2018 budget of 8.6 trillion naira is 16 percent bigger than this year's and is based on projected oil output, including condensates, of 2.3 million barrels a day at $45 per barrel and using an exchange rate of 305 naira per dollar, Buhari said.
Oil output is recovering in the Niger delta after it dropped to almost three-decade lows last year as militants destroyed pipelines. Buhari told lawmakers that the country can't afford to return to the crisis, amid threats from a major group of militants, the Niger Delta Avengers, who called off a cease-fire last week and said it would resume its violent campaign.
The government forecast economic growth of 3.5 percent in 2018, according to Buhari's presentation. Inflation, seen at 12.4 percent for next year, may allow room for the central bank to ease monetary policy. It has left the benchmark interest rate at a record high of 14 percent since July 2016.
Moody's Investors Service cut Nigeria's sovereign issuer rating from B1 to B2, it said after Buhari's budget presentation.
"The authorities' efforts to address the key structural weakness exposed by the oil price shock by broadening the non-oil revenue base have so far proven largely unsuccessful," the agency said in an emailed statement. The country's outlook remains stable, it said, as it forecast general government revenue to average only 6.4% of GDP over the period 2017-2019.
— With assistance by Elisha Bala-Gbogbo, Dulue Mbachu, Paul Wallace, Emele Onu, and Yinka Ibukun


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Free Walking Tour of Bilbao
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Delve deep into the stories and secrets of Bilbao's historic centre on this free tour of the best known areas of the Biscay capital. What's more - it's free!
Free Walking Tour of Bilbao
Your free walking tour of Bilbao will start at the Arriaga Theatre, dedicated to a local composer known as the 'Spanish Mozart'. Just a few steps away, you'll find the San Nicolás Church and the famous Plaza Nueva where one of the best known 'bilbainadas' made his name. Have you heard this Basque music genre?
The tour will continue to the Begoña stairs: 316 steps - don't worry, you don't have to climb them - with a peculiar history. The stairs start in Plaza de Miguel de Unamuno, a square named after the Bilbao-born writer who famously defended the Basque country in a confrontation with a group of Falangists in 1936.
Dating back to the 1400s and one of the most historic areas of the old town, the Zazpikaleak or Seven Streets will be your next stop on your guided walking tour of Botxo, or 'The hole', as Bilbao's residents affectionately call their mountain-surrounded city.
After learning all about the history of the Biscay capital's other symbolic monuments, including Santiago Cathedral, you'll head down to the banks of the Nervión River to visit the famous Mercado de la Ribera, the biggest covered market in Europe. Your tour will finish next to the stunning Estación de la Concordia, one of the city's most beautiul train stations.
Important information
- Groups with over 6 people will not be allowed to participate in the Bilbao Free Walking Tour.
Free tour of modern Bilbao
As well as this free tour of historic Bilbao, you can also explore the avant-garde side of the city on our Free Walking Tour of Modern Bilbao.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Free tours do not have a fixed price, rather each person offers the guide the amount they consider appropriate, depending on their level of satisfaction.
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2 hours.
The tour is exclusively in English.
English speaking guide with expert knowledge of Bilbao history.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
If there are still places available, you can book until the previous day (local time in Bilbao).
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We will send you a voucher that you can show on your phone to take part in the activity.
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A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
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How to Copy Shows From a DVR to a Computerby Michelle CarvoUpdated September 18, 2017
If you're upgrading from a current DVR device to a new model or are simply running out of space on your existing device, then you may want to copy shows from your DVR to a computer. Although many DVRs come with a USB port built in, shows cannot be copied from a DVR to a computer since the files are encrypted to help prevent piracy. There are a few other options for copying your shows from a DVR to a computer, however.
Third Party Capture Device
A third party video capture device allows you to transfer audio and video from a media device to your computer. These devices are commonly used to transfer audio and video from a VCR or camcorder but may also be used to copy recorded shows from your DVR to your computer.
To use a capture device to copy shows, plug the device into your computer and then plug an HDMI or component cable from your DVR box to the device. From there, use either the video capture device's included software to record the played back show on your DVR, or use another video capture software. Note that you will need to play back each show you wish to copy in order to capture it on your computer, so this may take many hours to do.
Video Capture Card
A less expensive alternative to a third party capture device is a video capture card. This is typically installed on your computer either through the PCI-e slot or via USB port. The video capture card performs in essentially the same way as the third party capture device in that you must plug either an HDMI or a component cable from your DVR to your video capture card's HDMI or component input. From there, play back each show you want to copy and use the card's included software or an alternative software to capture the played-back video.
VCR Or DVD Recorder
An even less expensive, yet older, option to copy shows from a DVR to a computer is to use either a VCR or DVD recorder. These two options are typically cheaper than a third party capture device or card, but also usually result in a lower quality video transfer due to compression. Both also require an added step of either using a VCR-to-computer transfer device or copying the DVD's recorded show files to your computer. The VCR or DVD recorder method is similar to the capture card or device in that you must play back each show you want to copy and use the VCR or DVD recorder to record what is being played back.
Do not share copied shows with others. The reason why shows cannot be easily copied from the DVR to your computer is because of piracy concerns by cable networks and your cable provider. The United States Supreme Court ruled in 1984 that VCRs could legally be used to record and play back shows and that these do not violate copyright laws unless the copied material is redistributed. This same rule applies to shows you capture from your DVR. Any shows you copy using a capture device can legally be played back by you but are illegal to give to others.
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The European Parliament has a great talent for snatching defeat from the jaws of a PR victory.
Getting Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg to appear before MEPs in Brussels – he has turned down requests to appear at a committee hearing in the UK parliament three times – is something of a coup.
Especially for an assembly which models itself on the US House of Representatives, and now gets Facebook's founder to reprise his recent Congressional hearing in Brussels.
Facebook has already admitted that 2.7 million people in the EU could have been affected by the data-sharing scandal involving data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
But the Parliament's leadership has curiously decided that Zuckerberg should only appear before a small group of MEPs next Tuesday at 17:45, in what amounts to a private meeting. There is no suggestion thus far that Zuckerberg made his attendance conditional on being 'behind-closed-doors'.
A tweet by Parliament spokesperson Jaume Dauch revealed that President Antonio Tajani "will inform media of the discussions. Details will follow." As an analogue approach in a digital age, that is hard to beat.
The decision was made by the Conference of Presidents, composed of the political group leaders in the assembly. Manfred Weber, who leads the EPP faction, the Parliament's largest group, teamed up with the conservative ECR group to block a public hearing.
"Pity this will not be a public hearing" was the verdict of EU data commissioner, Vera Jourova, prompting a swift – and defensive – response from Tajani, an EPP member himself, warning that the Commission should keep out of the Parliament's business.
Liberal group leader Guy Verhofstadt now says that he will not attend a private hearing. What a mess.
It is no surprise that ECR, which is led by British Conservative Syed Kamall, a prominent Brexiteer, who has claimed that there is a 'witch hunt' against Facebook, would want to keep the Zuckerberg hearing as quiet as possible.
The long-running investigation into whether data from Facebook and other social media platforms was illegally used by Cambridge Analytica during the Brexit referendum campaign in 2016 is deeply embarrassing to the 'Leave' campaigners who employed them.
While the referendum is not going to be declared null and void, the story taints the campaign.
It is difficult to see what the EPP has to gain from blocking a public hearing. One would think that with next year's European elections just twelve months away, deputies would be anxious to demonstrate the clout that they have to voters.
Weber tweeted that "Facebook users deserve a proper answer to what has happened to their data". Why he thinks that a private meeting is the best way to obtain that answer is anybody's guess.
But aside from hijacking their own moment in the sun, the real irony is that a handful of MEPs have given Zuckerberg the privacy that was denied to millions of Facebook users across Europe. Who says that privacy is dead?
The Roundup
By Alexandra Brzozowski
EU members want to take their time with a new round of enlargement – something that the Western Balkans summit in Sofia was not ever likely to change. It at least yielded a joint position on Iran and US trade tariffs.
To improve air quality in Europe, the Commission took six member states to court for breaking air pollution limits but gave another three a second last chance.
The EU also revealed its 'long overdue' first foray into truck rules. The Netherlands hoped Brussels would be ambitious but the proposal has already been criticised.
Is the EU crying wolf? Livestock farmers and MEPs met in Brussels this week to call for a change in the EU's policy on the protection of wolves.
Good news for bees: the EU's top court confirms the ban on three insecticides blamed for killing off bee populations, dismissing cases brought by chemicals giants Bayer and Syngenta.
As Nord Stream 2 has come under intense scrutiny from the Commission, EURACTIV's Frédéric Simon asked an awkward question to the project's Chief Financial Officer: How often do you receive calls from Mr Putin?
British politicians have had a hard time this week. While some are playing hide and seek with the press, others have had to endure boring meetings.
Meanwhile, in digital Estonia a local government has narrowly approved using a flag with an image of a cannabis leaf as its symbol after an online poll overwhelmingly voted for it.
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The day Emily and I took these pictures we were particularly feeling inspired. There was this cycle with us, some days I'd say, "Can you get a few pictures of my outfit?" (a few meaning at least 50) and just focus on getting my outfit. But there were other days when the photo taking wouldn't cease. What was meant to be a documentation of my outfit would turn into a full blow photoshoot (meaning at least 300 photos). The great thing about having Emily to take my photos is that we understand each other's madness. Both of us are into photography (although I do like her photos a lot more than mine) and are able to understand that a good blog post means more than just getting my outfit. We even have the same exact camera which makes things convient. It was great because while she would give me a lot of instruction, I was able to throw my own ideas in a lot and she could comprehend exactly what I meant. We could give the oddest sounding ideas, but each know that sometimes doing the weirdest things makes the best picture.
This day in particular we started off at a tree that I took pictures at a few posts ago. We were expecting to go over there and just feel totally inspired and take all these great photographs. While we did get a few ones, we found ourselves in a rut. One thing I really like about my campus is that there are all these interesting hidden spots that are great for pictures. So after giving up on the tree, we decided to walk around. We followed this road to the entrance of a neighborhood with a sign out front that said "Private Property, No Trespassing " So naturally, we walked onto the private property.
This is Emily. She is one of the most genuine, inspiring people I know. While I do have a few more outfit posts with pictures taken by her, I'm beginning to run out and its really making me sad. Going to take pictures with her was such a unique experience (as well as really fun) and while we will be able to team up again, it won't be for a while because we are both studying abroad this fall. She also has this really great talent for writing alongside photography and recently decided to start a blog. I really encourage you all to check out her blog and give her some love.
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Jay Z has been hit with a lawsuit for not promoting his cologne, Gold Jay Z. According to a suit filed by the licensing company, Perfumania Holdings Inc, he refused to make celebrity appearances while collecting $2 million in royalties. "Sales of Gold Jay Z have declined considerably because of Jay Z's and his teams lack of interest in supporting and promoting his own brand." He is said to have crippled "the emerging brand…all the while collecting a handsome guaranteed minimum royalty as well as Perfumania common stock."
Gold Jay Z was the best selling celebrity fragrance a year after its launch in 2014, reports the NY Post. Sales however plummeted last year from a projected $35 million to $6.1 million because the rapper was too busy with other projects to focus on the fragrance, the suit says.
Jay Z refused to appear on Good Morning America, turned down a cover story for Women's Wear Daily and an event at Macy's to promote the men's scent, according to court papers. He hasn't made a single appearance to support Gold Jay Z and was unavailable for meetings about spinoff scents for five months in 2014.
Perfumania wants the royalties back plus another $16 million in damages.


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An Intro to Typetalk for Backlog & Cacoo Admin
This guide is for admin's already using Backlog and/or Cacoo. If you're not already using Backlog and/or Cacoo, see our intro guide for new organizations.
If you're already using Backlog or Cacoo, that means you should be familiar with managing your organization's users through your Nulab Account. You're going to manage your Typetalk users the same way.
First, you'll need to add any users you wish to grant access to Backlog, Cacoo, or Typetalk to your organization. Then, add them to any applicable teams. This will automatically grant them access to any team-specific topics, projects, folders, etc.
You will choose your plan based on the number of users who will be joining Typetalk. If you don't plan to have every member of Backlog/Cacoo also join Typetalk, choose a plan that corresponds to the number of users who will be joining. For example, if 100 members currently use Backlog, but only 25 will be using Typetalk, you can choose the standard 25 users plan.
At the end of your billing cycle, we will send a consolidated bill for each product based on the various plans you choose.
Getting started
To get your team started on Typetalk, you'll be taken through the following flow.
1. Choose your plan
If you are adding more than 10 people, we recommend starting with a free trial of the standard plan. You can refer to the pricing page for more info and plan restrictions.
Select the number of users who will be joining Typetalk from the dropdown, and click the "Start free trial" button.
2. Select your organization
If you are not already logged in, input your email address and click the "Login from here" button.
Then select the organization you're introducing to Typetalk.
3. Start chatting
The browser app will launch automatically. Be sure to check the "Welcome to Typetalk" topic for info and tips on using Typetalk.
You will have two topics already created for you: one for all users called "[Your Organization name] All" and one for chit chat called "Coffeeshop".
You can start chatting right away! Check out our New User's Guide for more info about features.
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If the topic is not created automatically in step (3), or you wish to start a new group chat with other members, you can create a new topic.
To create a new topic, click on the "+" icon (A) at the top of the left side. Enter the "topic name" (B) and select "Next" (C).
On the Add Members to Topic - FROM ORGANIZATION section, click on the "search members or teams" box (D). It will display the teams and members list within the organisation and please select the member you wish to add them to this topic.
Lastly, select "Create Topic" (E). An email will be sent to the invited members of this topic.
The invited members can start chatting immediately when accessing Typetalk from the email.
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Your free trial lasts for 30 days, so you'll need to upgrade to continue using your team's topics. You can learn more about upgrading here.
Promoting Typetalk on your team
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- Name your topics clearly, and take advantage of the topic description area to lay out any guidelines or provide more information.
- Use the @mention feature to address people. By default, this will send an email notification reminding them to check the app. It's a great way to get people in the habit of checking it.
- Let your team know about Typetalk's mobile and desktop applications, so they can use Typetalk when, where, and how they like.


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The Netherland Ski team, .org sent me a updated list of indoor facilities. This is from Indoor Ski Rotterdam the Netherlands. A trio of large indoor "Magic Carpet" type dry slopes.
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text: Ms Gao Ping and Ningbo Charity Federation executive vice-president Xiang Xingping signed an agreement on the new round of charity funding on this ceremony. Ningshing Holdings board chairman Wu Yigang donated 1 million to Ningbo Charity Federation. 40 university freshmen from HaiShu district and JiangDong district received the donation this year. The funded students expressed the appreciation for the assist of Ningshing Holdings.


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What Is a Master Swap Agreement?
A master swap agreement is a basic, standardized contract created by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association in the late 1980s. A standard master swap agreement identifies the two parties entering the transaction; describes the terms of the arrangement, such as payment, events of default and termination; and lays out all other legalities of the deal.
Signing a master swap agreement makes it easier for the same parties to engage in additional transactions in the future because these can be based on the initial agreement.
Purpose of a Master Swap Agreement
By signing a master swap agreement, the two parties who wish to engage in a swap transaction (an agreement between two parties to exchange sequences of cash flows for a set period of time) simplify the process because the basic legal terms are already established and only the specific financial terms, such as rate and maturity, must be discussed.


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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Let it go
I came across this little line in a song written by Michael McLean
All that's wrong in your life, let it go
All that is worth saving is love
Love will hold you tight
Love lifts the burden and love shines the light
Only love, nourishes us so
If it's not love
Simply let it go.
This hit me at a time when I was struggling to let go of something that I had in a death grip. It wasn't healthy for me to continue hoping for something that just wasn't going to happen and I had no control over. It is absolutely freeing to my soul when I can finally pry open the tight grip on whatever it is I'm holding onto and let it go. I know that God has bigger and better plans for me and I need to trust in Him enough to let Him do His work in my life, knowing this, brings a peace and calmness to my heart, mind and soul, and frees me to concentrate and focus on more important things. So, I look forward to what opportunites and possibilities come my way!!!
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Sharla, I love the way you look at life...so much like me. I, too have dozens and dozens of quotes everywhere and on everything to be put nice and neatly in a journal!:)ReplyDelete
I am so happy I found you again!!!
My problem is that I have a bunch of journals lying around, half completed with bits and pieces from here and there in my life! Lol! Love the lyrics, it's amazing how a song can speak to you sometimes.ReplyDelete
Yes I have pieces of paper all over with quotes and ideas. I started a journal but didn't finish it.ReplyDelete
Isn't it wonderful how lyrics can touch you. My hubby quotes song lyrics all the time.
Glad you enjoyed the Shawn Cassidy fix. What a trip down Memory Lane, hug? Also loved that you used to kiss the TV. I thought I was the only one that did that;)ReplyDelete


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Arnold McMillin
History through the prism of literature –
Uładzimier Arłoŭ and some of his contemporaries
History is too important to be left to historians. This is particularly true in a country like Belarus where the nation's heritage has been suppressed, denied and distorted to an exponential degree during the
1 The spelling of Arłoŭ's first name takes two forms: the Belarusian form Uładzimier that he uses in several publications and in private correspondence, and the form Uładzimir which in akin to the Russian name Vladimir. The pressure to use characteristically Soviet/Russian names is described wittily in an episode of 'Moj radavod da piataha kalena' (My family line, for five generations): Arłoŭ 1993, 153-54.
2 For an English language response to this travesty of history see the unsigned review (all the reviews were unsigned at that time) in The Journal of Byelorussian Studies, 1966, I, 123-26. For Arłoŭ's 'ungrateful' comments and the reaction to them after Abecedarski's death in 1975, see Arłoŭ 1990.
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Few would doubt that Arłoŭ's main contribution to Belarusian literature has been as a
3 It is a truly remarkable sign of the strength of his writing and the 'danger' of history for those who would erode it, that Arłoŭ is passed over in silence in the latest history of 20th-century Belarusian literature (Hniłamiodaŭ and Łaŭšuk 2002).
4 Best known nowadays for its immense oil refinery, Połacak has a rich medieval history and a tradition of freethinking that has lived on to the 20th century, as, for instance, when a group of Novapołack students wrote a collective letter to the newspaper Litaratura i mastactva, describing the always controversial figure of Vasil Bykaŭ as 'the conscience of the Belarusian nation': Novapołacak students 1988.
Uładzimier Arłoŭ was born in Novapołack on 25 August 1953; his father was a lawyer and his mother a historian. Graduating from the History Faculty of BDU in 1975, he taught history for a year in a local school before working on a trade newspaper, Khimik (The Chemist), becoming in time assistant editor. In 1988 he moved to Miensk and worked for the 'Mastackaja litaratura' publishing house before being sacked for 'publishing doubtful historical and other literature' together with V. Siomucha and Ryhor Baradulin (Skobła 2003, 658). He also worked in the enterprising literary organization, Krynica (The spring), and became Vice-President of the Belarusian Pen Club in 1989. He was awarded the Lenin Komsomol prize for his first book, and later awarded a Francis Skaryna medal for his writing as a whole.
Arłoŭ's first book was a very promising start that displayed many of the features of his later fiction, notably the mixture of historical and contemporary themes, with the majority of the latter
5 There is certainly some affinity between Arłoŭ's disorientated though thoughtful contemporary characters and those to be found here and there in Stralcoŭ's prose.
...the past can punish us for ignoring it even more terribly. We ourselves can turn into the Present, without a Future, and, thus, always remain the Past.
(Arłoŭ 1986, 45)
Even more striking, however, is the very first diary entry: 'If people around you are asleep, that means you have not awoken them' (Arłoŭ 1986, 45). He is clearly an authorial character, steeped in the history of his country, and the story shows just how difficult it is to preserve and propagate a national message when those in power are determined to suppress any patriotic feelings as 'nationalism'. In the novella Raman and his young friends attempt to celebrate Christmas in the traditional way but are halted by official vigilantes (družynniki) and arrested. Vasil Maksimavič uses his influence to get the young people freed, and the episode turns into a defining moment for him, arousing distant memories:
I returned to my village, to my childhood on a Christmas evening with this same straw star and with ancient songs beneath the shimmering scattering of stars in the night sky. When, in what century had it been? Will it really only remain in books and films?..
(Arłoŭ 1986, 148)
Later this writer will support his young friends' protest at the proposal to use a fine old 15th-century church as a store for mineral fertilizers. 'I viartaliś my...' ends tragically with Raman's premature death, but each of the main characters has been inspired by his clear and unswerving belief in the need to preserve national honour and history in the face of official opposition and indifference. An important part of this lies in the Belarusian language, and already in his first book Arłoŭ shows great skill in differentiating the various narrative voices and points of view, avoiding a direct authorial voice. Together with his sometimes wicked satirical humour, and ability to characterize by poignant contrast (for instance, of Vasil Maksimavič with the boorish Bazyl) all lend Arłoŭ's inspiring novella flair and readability.
Several of the short stories in this first book also deserve mention. 'Troje nad Atłantydaj' (Three above Atlantis) features Kastuś, a less confident version of Raman, who is a beginning writer beset by doubts as to the value of his work:
Why do you write? Who needs your history, your great princes and bloody battles, your swallowing of the dust of archival manuscripts which have lain for centuries as dead material and which after you will again interest only the rats? Who? A handful of young men like you with their museum?
(Arłoŭ 1986, 85)
In the book's title story Usiasłaŭ tells his beloved, Šypšyna, about his namesake, the 11th-century Prince Usiasłaŭ the Bewitcher, explaining the latter's name,
6 The names of both these characters are quintessentially Belarusian, Šypšyna being the name of one of the nation's most potent symbols, the brier-rose celebrated by Duboŭka, Karatkievič and others.
If Dobry dzień, maja Šypšyna was a highly promising début, Dzień, kali ŭpała strała (The day when an arrow fell), published two years later in 1988 became, in the opinion of several commentators, the book of the decade. It contains two novellas and six stories. The novella of the title is a historically convincing description of the Połacak lands during the Teutonic invasion, relating events drawn from the Lithuanian Chronicle. The hero is Prince Uładzimir of Połacak, presented by Arłoŭ as a positive figure embodying striking features of heroism, wisdom and political astuteness, as, for instance, when he comes to an accommodation with the invaders, in order to reposition and reinforce his resources for further protection of the lands over which he rules. It may be noted at this point that historians take a great interest in and debate publicly Arłoŭ's fiction, which follows a strong patriotic line, not endorsed by all
7 See, for instance, his novel, Śled vaŭkałaka (A trace of the werewolf, 2001): Dajnieka written at about the same time as Arłoŭ's, 2001. It may be noted incidentally that Dajnieka, unlike Arłoŭ, is discussed thoroughly in Hniłamiodaŭ and Łaŭšuk 2002.
Returning to the novella, Prince Uładzimir comes alive in Arłoŭ's work. He has no doubt in the rightness of his cause, but none the less thinks about his position and duties in several passages of indirectly reported introspection such as the following reflection on the heritage he is defending, somewhat as the contemporary writer is trying to preserve it, although there is, of course, no hint of such a parallel in Arłoŭ's novella:
Beyond him [...] lay the land of his forefathers. Beyond him were the merchants and craftsmen, and the ignorant peasants from the estates and remote villages. Beyond him stood the Cathedral of St Sophia built by Great Prince Usiasłaŭ and the bookish wisdom collected in monasteries and churches. If these alien forces reached the Połacak holy places, if they began to burn books and revise the manuscripts according to their own tradition, his predecessors would rise from their graves, and the land itself would rebel.
(Arłoŭ 1988, 20)
The novella's title comes from a waking dream of Uładzimir as he reflects on his place in the world and in the history of his country. In quoting this central and deeply reflective passage, it is worth mentioning that its sententiousness is only one side of 'Dzień, kali ŭpała strała'; the novella is also rich in lively dialogue and offers a variety of credible characters. History is really brought alive, even in the thoughts of a worried leader:
A person is not born of their own will, thought the prince lying sleepless. But when he has come into the world he must understand his destiny, and always hold onto that invisible arrow which flies for days and nights, showing each one his path. It flies on until it falls. Then only the memory of a man will remain. With some, for a year, with some others for ever and ever. But he is capable of rejecting this memory, so long as what he has planned is brought to pass.
The people must feed their master. Euphrosyne lived in order in order to sow the seeds of book learning. But he has come to defend the Połacak lands. The time will come and the Knights of the Cross will break their spine.
Without noticing it, the prince said the last words aloud.
Above the forest there rose the purple shield of the sun.
(Arłoŭ 1988, 24)
The other novella in Dzień, kali ŭpala strała is 'Čas čumy' (The time of the plague, 1986) featuring the medieval Belarusian poet Mikoła Husoŭski. In particular, it concerns the two years he spent in Rome, having gone there in 1518 as a member of a Polish-Lithuanian diplomatic mission, and being commissioned by the Pope of the time (Leo X) to write a poem (in Latin) about his native country. Carmen de statura feritate ac venatione bisontis (known in Belarusian as Pieśnia pra zubra [The song of the bison]) is, as well as being a fine example of late Latin poetry, a richly detailed source of information about many aspects of 16th-century Belarus, from folklore to historical events great and small, as well as the country's flora and fauna, and Arłoŭ draws extensively on this material in his novella. As always, however, people occupy centre stage: in this case, Husoŭski, a young girl with whom he falls in love Donna Francesca, his adviser and benefactor Erasmus Vitellius who is a patron of the arts and civil servant, and a pompous minor poet Strozzi who brings some comedy with his attempts to put Husoŭski in his place, absurdly accusing him of simply copying Virgil; Husoŭski, a proud and patriotic man, gives as good as he gets. Erasmus encourages his Belarusian friend to persevere with his poem, despite several difficulties, but at a moment of high tragedy Erasmus dies of the plague in 1522. Arłoŭ's novella succeeds excellently in bringing both medieval Belarus and the Eternal City alive. It is, moreover, as so often with this writer, not difficult to read some symbolism into the text: does the plague at one level represent the plague of neglect and destruction that has so afflicted Belarus over the centuries?
The Roman Church emerges in a rather worse light in the story that comes next in the book, 'Misija papskaha nuncija' (The mission of the papal nuncio, 1984), the story of a papal emissary's attempts to browbeat and outwit a freethinking Belarusian scientist, Kazimir Łyščynski (c. 1634–1689). Arłou brings both of them alive through some compellingly vigorous dialogue, and, as always, the historical background is unobtrusively but faithfully reconstructed. All the prose in Dzień, kali ŭpała strała is historical, and in 'Piać mužčyn u leśničoŭcy' (Five men in a woodcutter's hut, 1985) the period is that of the anti-Russian uprising of 1863-64 led by Kastuś Kalinoŭski (1838–1864). The times are parlous for
8 One of Karatkievič's best known novels, Kałasy pad siarpom tvaim (Ears of corn under your sickle, 1965) is about this uprising, as is his play Kastuś Kalinoŭski: Śmierć i nieŭmiručaść (Kastuś Kalinoŭski: Death and immortality, 1963-80). For some information in English about these two works see McMillin 1999, 271-74 and 257-58, respectively.
The 1863-64 uprising is chronologically the latest of the events of the seven or so centuries Arłoŭ has treated fictionally, having begun with the 11th century and Prince Usiasłaŭ the Bewitcher.
Arłoŭ's next book was of poetry, and it was followed by a major bilingual study of perhaps the most important figure in early medieval Belarusian culture, St Euphrosyne of Połacak whose controversial nature has already been referred to in connection with Arłoŭ's essay of 1991, 'Niby pramień soniečny'. The granddaughter of Prince Usiasłaŭ of Połacak, she was born Princess Pradsłava, but in her youth rejected marriage, taking the veil as Euphrosyne in a convent of which her aunt was abbess. Later she founded her own convent and, eventually a monastery. A great educator she has left a lasting monument in the magnificent Church of the Holy Saviour in Połacak. In Jeŭfrasińnia Połackaja / Evrosiniia Polotskaia (Arłoŭ 1992a) we are given a lively and yet scholarly account of the life and works of Belarus's patron saint, as well as the intriguing story of the disappearance and search for her holy relics, particularly the exceptionally fine cross that was made in 1161 by Łazar Bohša. This is followed by a translation of this study into Russian, made by Arłoŭ himself. A valuable addition is the Saint's Žycije or Life in its original language and in a modern version, as well as a prayer of 1946 for the Belarusian people. Although not fiction, this book is an excellent example of Arłoŭ's skill as a popularizer of history.
This may be the place to mention briefly his other two main non-fictional history books, both of which appeared at the turn of the 21st century: Dziesiać viakoŭ biełaruskaj historyi: 862–1918 (Ten centuries of Belarusian history: 862–1918, 2000), a large-format, well illustrated book, comprises some eighty-seven more or less discrete articles many of which had already appeared in the
9 For a review that highlights the difficulties of writing about religion even-handedly see the notice in Arche: Shteinman 2000. This journal, incidentally, is famous, or notorious for its critical reviews.
The other large-format book, designed for young schoolchildren, is Adkul naš narod (Where our people comes from, 2000). Its twenty-nine chapters are mostly divided into smaller sections and concluded with a series of questions and tasks relating to the material presented. In a country that has special histories for the militia, and books that attempt to present Russia as the source of all benefits for the Belarusian nation, such a book as Arłoŭ's deserves a mention that it would certainly not be granted in a country where history is not such a seriously distorted and controversial subject.
Returning to Arłoŭ's work in historical and other fiction, the next book after the Euphrosyne compilation (published in the same year) was Randevu na manieŭrach (Rendezvous at manoeuvres), a collection of stories and novellas, the first of which, 'Kala dzikaha pola' (Near the wild fields, 1987), describes the moment at which the celebrated 12th-century East Slav literary monument, Slovo o polku Igoreve (Igor's tale) was being conceived. It ends with a short excerpt from the Tale and, like several other of Arłoŭ's stories, is well supplied with annotation, to clarify the names of ancient Slav gods, variant spelling of names and so on. As always, the aim is to entertain and instruct. The intriguingly named title story of this collection, with annotations of Latin and French expressions, is set in the Russian suppression of Kalinoŭski's Uprising, and depicts an assignation of love between Miss Ludovika and a Russian officer which breaks down comically on politico-linguistic grounds. It provides a good example of the humour that is frequently not far from the surface of Arłoŭ's writing. Having explained why he has been examining people's letters, the officer cannot understand his companion's dismay:
'Miss Ludvika, it seemed to me that you... Are you feeling ill?.. Thank God... Some water perhaps?.. Good, but in that case I allow you only a little sip. I do not like the colour of your face.
Perhaps we could finally drop this theme?.. What happened to those three... Miss Ludvika... Do you insist? Alright then, if you insist... War has its own laws. Terrible laws, Miss Ludvika. These people [the anti-Russian insurgents – ABMcM] knew what they were in for...
What is the matter with you?! God, our evening began so wonderfully...
What did you say?! How do you want me to understand
your words? Madam! How do you permit yourself to speak to a Russian officer?! How dare you?!'
(Arłoŭ 1992b, 190)
Perhaps the most interesting work in this collection, however, is the novella 'Sny impieratara' (The Emperor's dreams, 1990) set in 1812. At the centre of this intriguing tale are Napoleon and a mysterious woman in white (conceivably representing Belarus itself). Again, this time to the French Emperor, a woman is the source of unfamiliar and unwelcome words, as in the following short extracts:
The light touch of hands... A glass of burgundy. The green shadows are thickening and becoming almost black. The bird of night lowers itself onto the city.
She does not pull her hand away, does not avert her eyes, but begins to say amazing, completely unexpected words.
'My emperor, you have spilled so much innocent blood...'
He is spilling innocent blood?
'but God will forgive you if you free my people.'
Had he not freed her people?
'My emperor... You have freed the peasants in the duchy of Warsaw. Now in our provinces they are also awaiting liberation from serfdom.'
What, still more...
'My emperor... Do not forget that the glory of the strong lies in the freedom of the weak...'
'My emperor... You are greeted everywhere as a liberator, but many of our nobility live in the depths of the countryside and fear this liberation, as the devil fears the cross.'
She is, after all, [thinks Napoleon] allowing herself too much. It probably seems to her that she is carrying out some great mission. Well, tonight she could say anything she wanted.
'My emperor, if you forget your words, if you do not restore our freedom, the Almighty will curse you...'
(Arłoŭ 1992b, 101-02)
This historical mystery story ends with her appearance to him as he lies sick and depressed:
At the dressing table with her back to him sat the woman in white.
Fear makes his body immobile and weightless.
The woman begins to turn her head slowly.
(Arłoŭ 1992b, 135)
The second half of Randevu na manieŭrach comprises a number of stories, including the already mentioned highly ironic account of five generations of the narrator's family, 'Moj radavod da piataha kalena, abo sproba paźbiehnuć vyhnańnia', where names play a part in the process of Russification or, alternatively, in the assertion of national identity and values. Arłoŭ is particularly sharp when depicting self-opinionated stupidity, as in the following exchange:
'Undérstand, writer? ¡No pasarán!, as comrade Allende used to say, blessed be his memory. Alright, don't take offence. My fa-mi-ly line for five gene-ra-tions... What does that mean – for five generations? What's it about?'
'About genealogy,' I reply.
'Well, that's bloody fantastic, old chap!' – for some reason my neighbour is overjoyed. 'It has nothing to do with males.'
He thinks for a moment and, as a result of some mysterious calculations praises my intention:
'And in general, you know, it's high time you did something like that, for the people.'
He starts telling me some ancient story about a woman who was a gynaecologist and plumber, and then yet another story about a gynaecologist and two Georgians, and it dawns on me that my neighbour has clearly muddled genealogy with gynaecology. To inspire me to create a new literary work, he additionally pulls out of his pocket and sets out on the table a pack of pornographic cards.
(Arłoŭ 1992b, 239-40)
Uładzimier Arłoŭ is a many-sided writer at the height of his powers. A subtle stylist who is also capable of describing contemporary events and people with devastating realism, a profoundly educated historian whose novels and non-fictional studies have done more than anyone else to keep alive the tradition and reality of the national conscience and identity without which there can be no political or spiritual independence.
Belarus needs far more people to follow this writer's inspired example of relating past and present, and of seeing the vital importance of a well understood and appreciated past for a nation to have a worthwhile future as a sovereign state. Arłoŭ is indeed a vital figure in contemporary Belarusian literature, and his importance is hard to exaggerate.
No other Belarusian authors come near to the significance of Karatkievič and Arłoŭ in the field of historical prose, but several have also written novels and novellas on historical themes, some of them very talented, and this aspect of their work will be reviewed here. They are, incidentally, very far being the only writers who write about history: Kanstancin Tarasaŭ (b. 1940), Leanid Dajnieka (b. 1940), Volha Ipatava (b. 1945), Hienrich Dalidovič (b. 1946), Vitaŭt Čaropka (b. 1961), Andrej Fiedarenka (b. 1964) and Aleś Paškievič (b. 1972). It is a good sign, foreseen by Arłoŭ himself, that not only the older generation, but also younger writers are deeply interested in their country's past and the propagation of knowledge about it through literature.
Abetsedarskii, L. and others, 1965, Istoriia BSSR (two vols) (Miensk: Izdatel'stvo Akademii Nauk Belorusskoi SSR).
Arłoŭ, Uładzimir, 1986. Dobry dzień, maja Šypšyna (Miensk: Mastackaja litaratura).
------, 1988. Dzień, kali ŭpała strała: Apovieści i apaviadańni (Miensk: Mastackaja litaratura).
------, 1990. '"Sovershenno sekretno" abo adzin u troch ipastasiach (Natatki niaŭdziačnaha vučnia)', Ksieraks biełaruski 1: 25-35.
------, 1992a. Jeŭfrasińnia Połackaja: Evrosiniia Polotskaia (Miensk: Mastackaja litaratura).
------, 1992b. Randevu na manieŭrach: Apovieści, apaviadańni (Miensk: Mastackaja litaratura).
------, 1993. Moj radavod da piataha kalena: Ese (Miensk: Baćkaŭščyna).
------, 1994a. Piać mužčyn u leśničoŭcy: Apovieści. Apaviadańni. Ese (Miensk: Mastackaja litaratura).
------, 1994b. Tajamnicy Połackaj historyi (Miensk: Połymia).


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I, Thomas Clifford Donnely, am a manwhore.
I've been told I'm irresistible to women. Like catnip for a different type of pussy-cat. I guess you could call me a Tom Cat.
This is the story about how I lost my wingman, broke all my own rules, and found myself falling in love.
Tom Donnelly isn't the marrying kind, or the dating kind. Even after losing his #1 wingman to love, he doesn't see the point in relationships. When his sister's best friend returns to Whidbey Island and propositions Donnelly for a one-night stand, he breaks one of his biggest rules—no fooling around with his sisters' friends. It's just sex, nothing more. That's what Tom does and does well.
What happens when "just sex" isn't enough?
Hailey King is more than a match for Tom's flirtations. She's known him most of her life and has heard the rumors about his "skills" for years. When her perfectly planned future falls apart, will the last man she should ever fall for turn out to be more than a one-night stand?
*I was given a copy for an honest review*
Welcome into the mind of a guy afraid of relationships – an ingeniously witty story told from the male POV. "I, Thomas Clifford Donnely, am a manwhore." From the very first line of the book, I knew I was in for an enjoyable ride. Tom has just "lost" his best friend, who now has a steady girlfriend and is off of the dating market. His sisters have all married and are now having kids. He is the lone bachelor now. And when his youngest sister's best friend, Hailey, moves back to town, he finds that his normal one night stand rule doesn't seem to apply.
I loved Daisy Prescott's writing style. Each chapter begins with a quote from Tom's dating rules. Since I grew up with three brothers, I've always felt more of a connection for the male mentality, and she nailed it. Tom was paranoid to the max about actually being in a relationship. I laughed at his antics. What was more amusing was how perplexed he became with Hailey's actions.
Following Tom's journey from scaredy-cat (yes, I went there) to thinking about being the purr-fect boyfriend is both hysterical and heartwarming. I loved this book and will definitely be putting Daisy Prescott on my pre-order list.
Confessions of a Reformed Tom Cat
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The other night I was woken up by the sound of Thunder in the center or Rome. Here we have been without rain for more than 5 months. The countryside of Italy has been getting so dry that they have been discussing emergency measures in Rome to conserve water. Normally, I would have expected people on the street to hide from the rain and cover their necks; instead they were shouting with joy and opening their arms up wide to the downpour. Every thing in nature moves in rhythms and cycles and humans are no exception. When a natural cycle gets too far out of it's normal rhythm we experience a crisis. In the environment we call them droughts, floods, and storms; in the body we call it being sick. When the storm finally breaks we jump for joy, when the pressure gets to be too much on our neck and shoulders we get adjusted by a Chiropractor.
If you have been paying attention to stories about Rome in the news you probably have seen mention of emergency drought relief measures like turning off water supply to entire neighborhoods or public drinking fountains. You might also have heard about the leaky pipe infrastructure that are the real source of water waste. Sustained absence of normal rainfall created a crisis which is impacting the quality of our lives. What is worse is that by investing in preventative care of city infrastructure we could have remained unaffected by the drought, had more water to drink, and taken less out of the system doing so. So why is a Chiropractor writing about thunderstorms and water supply issues?
Just as a reduction in water flow to the fountains of a city directly threatens our collective well-being, a reduction in communication between your brain and your body threatens your ability to live with optimal health. When rainfall stops reservoirs get low, fountains get stopped up, and people overheat and get thirsty. When abnormal shape, tension, or tone of your spine stops normal communication between brain and body, your energy drops, muscles ache, and your head gets heavy on the top of your neck. Both lightning and thunder can be either frightening or a relief depending on context. Similarly, symptoms aren't only inconveniences to be done away with. They are also signals that your body is struggling to find the best way of dealing with life. If your nerve system has been under pressure for a while already and your stiff neck or back pain prompts you to do something about it was it good or bad? If a drought motivates an ancient and bureaucratic city to repair a leaky water infrastructure and save millions of gallons of fresh water in the future was it bad or good?
Just as water runs down hill into the ocean. Experiences enter our nervous system and alter our physiology. The heat of the sun evaporates the oceans and saturates the atmosphere with water vapor. We tell ourselves stories about our experiences and create emotions and beliefs consistent with the meaning in those stories. The bound energy of water vapor in clouds and repeated patterns of thought or emotion put pressure on the system to create change. Without the release of raindrops falling to earth in the field of gravity life becomes more and more difficult for land dwelling creatures. When we remain in holding patterns with our psycho-emotional stresses our frames become more and more distorted. A distorted frame translates to a mechanically distorted nerve system due to Adverse Mechanical Cord Tension.
Thankfully, once we find ourselves living with a distorted spine and nerve system we have the ability to reverse the process. When a Chiropractor addresses the misalignment in your spine the pressure on your spinal cord is reduced. With a spinal cord free from adverse mechanical cord tension due to a distorted spine your body is capable of living with optimum health.
Curious about what life would be like with less tension and more connection? Come to Chiropratica Universale for a free consultation and learn how Chiropractic can enrich your experience of life. If you want to learn some strategies for healing yourself from the inside out check out our upcoming events.
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On November 30, BRUZZ is organizing 'the biggest spaghetti fest in the world'. You can participate by eating spaghetti at one of the many typical Brussels locations. Or you can cook spaghetti at your place and let the inhabitants of Brussels enjoy your cooking skills. Can't make it? Support 'Brussel Helpt' with a donation.
"Brussel Helpt" is the annual fundraiser organized by BRUZZ in cooperation with its Brussels partners. This year 'Brussel Helpt' will support DoucheFlux. DoucheFLUX wants to give people back their dignity, energy and self-confidence to make big and small steps in life, to escape the streets or to avoid becoming homeless again.
AB Café & Resto is also taking part in this great promotion. Our own AB Resto chef Timmy takes his best secret spaghetti recipe out for the occasion. On 30.11 you can come and enjoy this delicious, adapted Italian classic in the AB Resto, perfectly al dente with or without minced chicken and also halal. You are welcome at 6 p.m., 7.30 p.m. or 9 p.m. Reservations can be made via this link.
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News — 2019
SMBC Aviation Capital delivers first Airbus A320neo to Chilean airline JetSMART
Toulouse, October 4th 2019: SMBC Aviation Capital, has today delivered the first Airbus A320neo to Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART. The delivery marks the first delivery of an A320neo to JetSMART and is the first delivery of a five (5) aircraft transaction.
Toulouse, October 4th 2019: SMBC Aviation Capital, has today delivered the first Airbus A320neo to Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART. The delivery marks the first delivery of an A320neo to JetSMART and is the first delivery of a five (5) aircraft transaction.
The delivery was marked at an event in Toulouse attended by CEO of JetSMART, Estuardo Ortiz, Arturo Barreira, President of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean and CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, Peter Barrett.
JetSMART is a new customer for leading global aircraft leasing company, SMBC Aviation Capital and the aircraft which are scheduled for delivery between October 2019 and April 2020, will be from the company's order book of A320 family aircraft with Airbus. The new aircraft will be used on routes in the region, including its new markets in Brazil and Colombia.
Equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, each of the new aircraft will feature one of JetSMART's unique tails displaying a South American animal. The first aircraft features a Colibri of Arica, a critically endangered animal from the hummingbird family native to Chile. This bird - just 8 centimetres long- is the smallest bird in Chile and one of the smallest in the world.
The delivery takes SMBC Aviation Capital's portfolio of owned and managed A320neo family to a total of 58 aircraft (A320neo - owned: 43, managed: 9; A321neo - owned: 2, managed: 4) which are in service with a total of 18 airlines. SMBC Aviation Capital has orders and purchase commitments for a further 175 A320neo family aircraft which offer its customers significantly improved fuel efficiency as well as lower noise levels and a reduced environmental impact.
We are pleased to welcome JetSMART as a new customer. This is an exciting time for JetSMART and we are happy that we can support them at this crucial growth stage. This delivery underlines our expanding footprint, not just in the Chilean market but right across the Americas region which is an important growth area for us.
Peter Barrett, CEO, SMBC Aviation Capital
We are proud to see the A320neo at JetSMART, this aircraft incorporates the very latest technologies, including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver more than 20 percent fuel and CO2 savings as well as a 50 percent noise reduction.
Arturo Barreira, President of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean
For more information please contact:
Conor Irwin, SMBC Aviation Capital, Mobile: +353 87 3816106
Orla Benson, SMBC Aviation Capital, Mobile: +353 86 047 4343
Richard Webster-Smith, Finsbury, Mobile: +44 7796 708 551
Notes to Editors:
About SMBC Aviation Capital:
SMBC Aviation Capital is one of the world's leading aircraft lessors, with 86 airline customers in 40 countries. At 31 March 2019, the company owns, manages and is committed to purchase 729 aircraft. Established in 2001, the company was acquired in 2012 by a consortium comprising of two of Japan's biggest companies SMFG and Sumitomo Corporation. For further information go to https://www.smbc.aero/
About JetSMART Airlines:
JetSMART Airlines is the ultra low cost South American airline, founded by Indigo Partners, which operates the newest Airbus fleet in the Americas. JetSMART has operations in Argentina, Perú and Chile and has transported more than 4 million passengers, according to data for the month of March 2019. The vision of JetSMART is to offer ultra-low fares throughout South America, with the goal of reaching 100 aircraft and 100 million passengers in 2026.
This is one more step towards our vision of reaching 100 aircraft and 100 million passengers by 2026. As the youngest fleet in America, JetSMART welcomes our first A320neo and the new opportunities it brings, such as flights to Brazil and Colombia. More than 4 million people have already flown SMART: on a new airplane, safe, reliable and on-time for a few bucks. We thank SMBC Aviation Capital to share this journey with us.
Estuardo Ortiz, CEO of JetSMART
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey's office is reviewing another criminal case against actor Kevin Spacey. Late Wednesday afternoon, a DA spokesperson confirmed to the Los Angeles Blade that the Entertainment Industry Sex Crimes Task Force has received a new sexual assault case against the two-time Oscar-winning actor. The spokesperson declined to provide further details about the case or state when the criminal complaint had been submitted by LA County Sheriff's Department investigators.
The case submitted Tuesday is the second case against Spacey filed this year. Sheriff's investigators presented the first case to the DA's Entertainment Industry Sex Crimes Task Force for review last April 5. A spokesperson for the LA County Sheriff's Department told the Los Angeles Blade at the time that the department opened its criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against Spacey on Dec 11, 2017.
Sheriff's Department spokesperson Nicole Nishida told the LA Times that "the events were reported to have taken place in October of 1992 in West Hollywood involving a male adult." However, the Times reports, the date of the alleged incident may test prosecution under the Oct. 2016 California law eliminating the statute of limitations for rape.
The actor, who was fired from Netflix's "House of Cards" over the allegations, is still under investigation both in the U.S. as well as in the U.K. for similar alleged crimes after six men came forward accusing Spacey of sexual assault while he was living and working in London.
The first person to come forward with an allegation was "Star Trek: Discovery" star Anthony Rapp, who claimed Spacey made sexual advances toward him in his New York apartment in 1986 when Rapp was 14 years old. Spacey responded to that accusation with a highly controversial statement, but has remained silent over subsequent allegations and investigations.
This past weekend Spacey's latest movie, "Billionaire Boys Club," took in only $126 after it's Friday debut, opening in only eight theatres across the United States. As of Monday, the film grossed a total of $618.
Reporting by The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and the staff of the Los Angeles Blade


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I am watching and recording TV, and using the EPGCollecter to generate the EPG. It's successfully imported and I have the MediaPortal TV Guide showing 7 day's worth of data.
However, on the TV Guide page, I can only scroll between showing now and showing next i.e. 1-2 hour's worth of programs. I can change to the next day and the next 7 days OK - but always only showing the current narrow time window - at the moment 16:30-19:00.
I can select each channel individually and scroll through the full schedule so I know the data is actually there. It's just the main TV Guide page which is oddly limited.
I suspect this is a problem with enabling over the air EIT, so will toggle some options - but any suggestions or immediate solutions will be much appreciated! :)


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The perilous voyages of John Henry Lowry- Screen print edition of 50
£90.00 / On Sale
My Great Grandfather was a merchant seamen from Cornwall in the 1890'. He faced many perils at sea across the Atlantic and beyond. This maelstrom of marine life envelops his tiny ship as he dreams of home. I have his personal diaries from the time and this is one of the works based on that artefact
Printed on fabriano 5 paper, paper size 76cmx50cm
image size 59x42cm
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A few things have been pulling me away from my shop and blog over the past week or so - some good and some not so good.
The good:
- My mom's visit! It was hard to justify time online when there was plenty to be done away from the computer - shopping, decorating, flea marketing, and chatting.
- Work around the house. I couldn't find a desk similar to what I had in mind, so I'm semi-hand making my own. Okay, semi-hand making might be a stretch. Hand assembling might be a little more accurate. It's about half way done, and so far so good! I'll share the results when it finds its new home in my office. We also reorganized our garage for an influx of "stuff" (see below).
The bad:
- A sore throat that got worse and worse, and lasted for about a week.
- And then turned into a horrible cold. I think the last of the sneezing and coughs are finally gone. Yay!
Still to come:
- Road trip! Lance and I are venturing up to the Bay Area to pick up all of our stuff still at our parents' houses. There will be plenty of sorting and packing, and maybe even a garage sale thrown in. Sunday we'll be heading back down to San Diego in our big ol' Penske truck. I'll be sure to share pictures from our 500 mile adventure!
- New month, new theme. I'll be announcing October's theme for the shop once we get back - probably on Sunday or Monday. Lots of vintage finds to add to the shop. I'm excited to share!
- Giveaway! I think a giveaway is the perfect way to close out a month, so I'll be posting a giveaway when we return as well. Be sure to come back and enter!


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To Our Loyal Guests,
During this confusing time in our community, we want to remind you that your safety is our first priority. In an effort to reduce some stress during this time, we are now offering valet vehicle service for all seniors. We will arrange pick-up and delivery to ensure you do not have to leave your home. In addition, we will do our best to accommodate others that may also need valet services upon request.
To learn more about this offer, or to ask questions, please contact us at (888) 473-0804.


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This was the last card we did in the September Christmas Stamp A Stack class. This was the favorite!! I got this idea from Kay Kalthoff but I changed a few things around. My favorite idea is the snow....use your white gel pen to color in the snow before adding dazzling diamonds - BUT wait until the ink from the lodge is dry AND wait until the gel pen ink is dry before rubbing your 2-way glue pen over the white "snow" areas.
If you would like the free measurements & directions for these 3 Christmas cards from September send me an email and I'm happy to give them to you! Don't forget to register for the October Stamp-A-Stack card class here
Stamping Supplies: (click on image for more information)


text: Stella Bobian, 74, passed away Aug. 29, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Celestino Bobian; parents, Abaristo and Juanita Gabaldon; and her son, Robert Bobian. She is survived by her children, Freddy (Michelle) Medina, Eleanor (Nash) Salazar and Eddie (Lovie) Bobian; brother, George (Madeline) Gabaldon; grandchildren, Robert, Jonathan, Carlos, Nicholas and Desiree Medina. Stella was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart for many years. She enjoyed crochet, taking rides in the country, spending time with her grandchildren and she was a wonderful cook. She also helped to raise her grandson, Robert Medina. Rosary, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Imperial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Online Condolences, www.Imperialfunerals.com


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Auto Diagnostics in Nome, AK
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You deserve the finest service for your vehicle. When you need auto diagnostics, visit Trinity Sails and Repair in Nome. We'll make sure your vehicle is given the proper treatment, including accurate diagnostics backed by fast, reliable repairs.
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The Journey Ring in Silver Scars
Is This A Gift?
Don't know their correct size or preferred wording? Would you like to keep the price of the gift a secret? Want an option that is more personal than a Gift Voucher?
Simply select "Yes, this is a gift & I would love some help" in the options below and you will receive a beautiful personalised printed card showing this gorgeous treasure by post or email to give to your loved one. Then I will liase with you and them to get the right size and wording – all without them knowing how much you paid!!! The perfect option for birthday, engagement, anniversary, Christmas or any other celebration!!!
This beautiful, simple wide-band unisex ring is a stylish reminder of The Journey; that road that everyone travels in life on their way to their chosen destination. This ring represents The Scars - the part of the journey where we are battered, bruised and broken, only to emerge with our scars, proudly, bravely and understanding that life is not about perfection. Instead it is the unique individuality and diversity that brings beauty, celebrating and honouring our scars.
The band of this ring is a pitted and scared silver colour and made in your choice of solid silver or 9ct white gold. It measures 1cm in width and is a weighty, substantial reminder of our own personal Journey. All of the metals used in this ring are recycled and/or repurposed. This ring is a perfect accessory and reminder for men and women alike; it is available in a range of standard sizes, or can be customised to fit if you provide your ring size.
On the outside of the ring is a small, beautiful and delicate koru, or spiral. This reminds us of the perfection of the universe, offers balance and harmony while representing growth and new beginnings.
This ring reconnect us with the power of our journey and remind us of a powerful Maori wisdom – if you know who you are and where you have come from, you can then know where you are going.
This ring is available in 4 standard sizes
- Small: US7.5
- Medium: US9
- Large: US10.5
- XLarge: US12
If you require a custom size, please get in contact to see if I can accommodate the size you need (it would be unlikely that I couldn't help!!!)


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A WEBSITE in Britain called crabrevenge.com says it sells pubic lice.
Crabrevenge.com (WARNING: Contains material that may offend) reportedly does not endorse giving "crabs" to people, saying the lice are for "novelty purposes only".
However, it says, "Make that bitch itch. If you want a method of revenge that doesn't involve permanent damage or risk of personal injury or jail time, you have come to the right place," according to CNews.
The website says the company was started "by a group of fellows who happen to know a thing or two about biology and revenge".
CNews said the company based in the British Isles offers three options to choose from when ordering lice:
Green package - One colony that can lay as many as 30 eggs for about $20.
Blue package - Three colonies to share with your friends or freeze a batch or two for about $35.
Red package - A vial of "shampoo resistant F-strain crabs" which can take up to two weeks to kill for about $52.
The website also includes testimonials.
"I never knew revenge could be so sweet," wrote one satisfied customer.
A similar site extists at revengecrabs.com, whose tagline is "watching them itch and burn is half the fun".
Read more about Crabrevenge at CNews


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Express yourself with this stunning bracelet from our Oregon studio. The Golden Hour features a centerpiece sculpted from 18K yellow gold, with the undulating tones of red tiger eye beads. Built on our durable aircraft grade stainless cable, with a welded sterling silver clasp system. Simple, elegant, and worthy of attention without working too hard at it.
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18K Gold
Homer, in the "Iliad" and "Odyssey," makes mention of gold as the glory of the immortals and a sign of wealth among ordinary humans.
The most noble of the noble metals, gold has been a valuable and highly sought-after precious metal for coinage, jewelry, and other arts since long before the beginning of recorded history.
Gold is one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally in the universe. It is thought to have been produced in supernova nucleosynthesis from the collision of two neutron stars and to have been present in the dust from which the Solar System formed.
Red Tigers Eye
Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock with a golden to red-brown color and a silky luster. As members of the quartz group, tiger's eye and the related blue-colored mineral hawk's eye gain their silky, lustrous appearance from the parallel intergrowth of quartz crystals and altered amphibole fibers.
Red Tiger Eye aids is believed to help enhance confidence and self-esteem. It provides motivation to the non-motivated and energizes those who are feeling lethargic.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and usually 7.5% by mass of copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. The sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. William Henry uses the latest state-of-the-art casting equipment to create mesmerizing pieces that are often considered par with our hand-carved work.


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Cake & Cookie Decorator – Glenview
Sweet Ali's fun close-knit team is seeking an experienced cake decorator for our Glenview bakery. This position may include baking, as well.
- Accurately decorate cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and any other required bakery products with Sweet Ali's designs
- Some baking of Sweet Ali's products
- Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and organization of decorating area
- Follow and comply with established Sweet Ali's procedures and safe work practices
- At least one year cake decorating experience; culinary degree not required, but preferred
- Must possess creativity, organizational ability, and a good deal of energy
- Must be able to write and draw in buttercream frosting
- Be flexible with hours as bakery shifts may vary Wednesday-Saturday (GV is open some Mon/Tues of holiday weeks only)
- Must have holiday and weekend availability
- Ability to work well and communicate with others as a part of a team
Portfolio will be needed at time of the interview and a stage to demonstrate your skills.
Interested candidates – please forward your cover letter and resume
Compensation based on experience and ability


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A drug rehabilitation facility is just one of the most effective choices if you want to beat a medicine addiction. If you are truly calculated to recoup coming from your dependency, a treatment center possesses all the components that are demanded to help you out in this process. A handful of rehabilitation centers focus on specific sorts of drug dependency, where as various other centers deal with a series of luxury drug rehabs .
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Firstly, verify whether the rehabilitation facility is approved or otherwise. Although you can get great treatment coming from non-accredited establishment also, your likelihood of getting suitable treatment strengthens if the treatment facility is certified. Constantly select a rehabilitation facility which is licensed by the JCAHO (Joint Percentage on Certification of Health Care Organizations).
Different Procedures For Drug Dependency
The medicine dependency procedure includes behavioral therapies and also medication. The dependency procedures make up hospital and inpatient programs, personal aid teams and also guidance. There are actually also a few rehab centers which deliver systems for certain gender and grow older.
Medicines like buprenorphine as well as methadone are actually utilized to treat opiate reliance. Both the medicines carry out through blocking the signs and symptoms of drawback and holding back the medication yearnings.
Behavioral therapies consist of: intellectual behavioral therapy, inspirational speaking with and multi-dimensional loved ones treatment. Multi-dimensional household treatment assists to recuperate you through strengthening the functionality of your loved ones. Cognitive therapy helps you to identify, reject and also handle the circumstances that have the opportunity to degrade your condition. Motivational questioning is actually planned to boost your excitement and also motivate you to modify your actions and also get into the substance addiction treatment.