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The following cross-section of views appeared on the Mt Albert Community Facebook page after a link was posted to the "prang alley" opinion piece on Mt Albert Inc site:
Michael Field: "As one who has lived right on the corner for 20 years I can say with certainty that accidents are less frequent now than they were before, and when they occur they are less damaging. Ambulance call used to be common; now it is a rare event (the last one was a motorcyclist coming down from the shops in the fast lane and decided at the last minute he needed to go into Asquith: he turned without indicating and rode into the side of a bus. His girlfriend passenger was unharmed and she walked away – swearing at him. When he came back three months later to collect the ruins of his bike, in my garage, he was on crutches still. His father said he would never ride a bike again). My kids and I even maintained a first aid kit just for the car crashes: it hasn't been used for a while. My theory on why we have less crashes now is that it is so chaotic at rush hour that it has cut the average speed. Now all that is needed is manners: but, hey, Auckland…"
Peter Janssen: "I live right opposite and there are problems all the time, not just peak times. The only solution is to ban traffic turning right out of Asquith Ave into New North Road. Most of the cars are taking a short cut to avoid the major intersection at New North Road and St Lukes Road, but while it might be a bit slower, it is a good deal safer."
Andrea Camilla: "People need to learn how to drive! If they're not confident, go the long way!! Some of us use it frequently without issue, or incident. So, is it the intersection, or the driver, at fault here?"
Dave Melville: "There's nothing wrong with the intersection. In a lot of cases [the problem is with] impatient motorists who can't wait more than a few seconds, plus idiots that seem to be unaware of how to use the painted median to merge into New North Rd when traffic is busy. It never ceases to amaze me how some drivers sometimes take risks to save a few seconds and end up sitting at the next set of lights."
Calab Vincent-goncalces: "Even though the intersection is a nightmare, it's people that need to learn to drive that's the problem! I lived on the corner of that intersection and every day, even though I indicated to turn into my drive, I would get horns doing what you are meant to do… I think a large concrete barrier on New North Rd is a good place to start preventing idiots from making illegal right turns onto Asquith and taking out the no-turning sign once a week."
Victoria Tupou: "In my ideal world, Asquith Ave would be closed at both ends, as well as the level crossing at Rossgrove. That way the whole block would become pretty much residents-only and motorists would be forced to use the main arterials."


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This series is designed to meet the needs of students of ancient and medieval history and others who wish to broaden their study by reading source material, but whose knowledge of Latin or Greek is not sufficient to allow them to do so in the original language. Many important Late Imperial and Dark Age texts are currently unavailable in translation and it is hoped that TTH will help to fill this gap and to complement the secondary literature in English which already exists. The series relates principally to the period 300–800 AD and includes Late Imperial, Greek, Byzantine and Syriac texts as well as source books illustrating a particular period or theme. Each volume is a self-contained scholarly translation with an introductory essay on the text and its author and notes on the text indicating major problems of interpretation, including textual difficulties.
Editorial Committee
Sebastian Brock, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford
Averil Cameron, Keble College, Oxford
Henry Chadwick, Oxford
John Davies, University of Liverpool
Carlotta Dionisotti, King's College, London
Peter Heather, University College, London
Mark Humphries, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
William E. Klingshirn, The Catholic University of America
Michael Lapidge, Clare College, Cambridge
Robert Markus, University of Nottingham
John Matthews, Yale University
Claudia Rapp, University of California, Los Angeles
Raymond Van Dam, University of Michigan
Michael Whitby, University of Warwick
Ian Wood, University of Leeds
General Editors
Gillian Clark, University of Bristol
Mary Whitby, University of Liverpool
Front cover: The bust of a philosopher by Gail Heather, based on an original found in a fifth-century philosopher's school at Aphrodisias in Asia Minor.

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I would have loved to have given Amie Soto Blossom her own blog, before you know it, time goes by and so do the years. Somehow I don't think Ames was a blog girl anyway, she was always far too busy sleeping and snoring. She would visit other links occasionally, when she could tear herself away from her snores.
There are always far too many photo's to put on Soggibottom so Freya now has her own bloggie. I hope you enjoy the photo's that hopefully will make you smile across on Freya Rose Blossom's
In the meantime, yesterdays first day out was a great success, we had a great time enjoying smiles.
There were lots of places to go and people to meet.
Water to gaze at.
A river bank to walk.
Ted still sits in the cottage window for the major part of the day, he hasn't been forgotten about.
There are times that are better than others for him to sit and enjoy the view..
All this out and about is enough to tire anyone out, let alone a small pup. Have a smiley day.


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One might assume that once a home has gone into contract that the rest is a cake walk. That is not always the case. Sure, title insurance provides protection for the buyer from title problems and helps uncover defects that may become known after the closing. But title problems are more common than you think, and Christopher Nuzzi explained how to make that Hamptons dream home a reality without the headaches.
Advantage Title is headquartered in Melville with offices also in New York City, Riverhead, and now East Hampton. Is the methodology for title insurance for these areas different in terms of what is required for the title?
While the methodology may be the same in all the regions we serve, understanding the geographic differences, local customs, and the nuances of how to close a transaction in an area like the Hamptons, the North Fork, and Shelter Island, is an integral part of our success.
Having a dedicated team of examiners who work in the county center, and five in-house counsel, makes the process seamless for our clients because we are focused on maintaining a local team of resources that understands how to close a transaction in this region.
The firm offers services to both commercial and residential clients. What are we looking for in the title for commercial properties?
The same general principles apply to the search and examination of commercial and residential property. However, the transactional level of complexity can vary considerably from residential to commercial property. For example, in commercial transactions, we may insure the acquisition of ownership interests in the property-owning entity which rarely occurs in residential transactions.
Advantage excels in both, providing expertise on the East End insuring all kinds of transactions, whether residential or commercial properties such as vineyards, farms, marinas, hotels, and hospitals, to name just a few. Aside from our work on the East End, Advantage also handles many very significant commercial transactions throughout Long Island, NYC, and nationally.
And for residential?
The details of a transaction differ depending on where the transaction takes place. For instance, residential transactions in Manhattan are entirely different than those on the East End. Out east, we find that surveys and survey readings become especially important, in particular as to how it relates to encroachments and areas that may be out of possession.
Restrictive covenants that limit the potential use of a property and things like easements to the water, or driveway easements, are also important items that can affect marketability.
What is the most important thing to look for in a residential property?
From a title perspective, breaks in ownership, outstanding liens and judgments, restrictive covenants, and severe encroachments are all vital. Hiring great local counsel and real estate agents who are familiar with this area and understand the unique qualities that make it so desirable goes a long way toward ensuring a successful outcome.
What is the title company's liability if something is missed?
Liability and the value of the policy equates to the value of the purchase. As title insurance rates are regulated by New York State, it is the expertise and service provided by the title company that is the differentiating factor. This speaks to the importance of company depth and experience.
Advantage has been in business for over 30 years, and we've been fortunate to have many of our employees with us for 20 years or more. That continuity has enabled us to grow with our clients and with the regions we serve. It is crucial to have experienced examiners who understand the importance of accurate research and of searching back beyond the industry norm of 40 years.
Especially in areas of such high cost, restrictive covenants can affect marketability and value, outstanding liens can be significant, and knowing how to deal with encroachments and areas that could be out of possession becomes crucial in limiting any potential loss to our clients as well as any claim of the underwriter.
A significant part of my role is to be hands-on with regards to dealing directly with our clients. From working with the team of examiners to doing property inspections personally, we work together to minimize any potential risk.
Do you work a lot with the mortgage lenders or homeowners or both?
We work with attorneys, buyers, developers, borrowers, lenders, and real estate agents all in various capacities.
What are good questions that a home shopper should be asking?
This is where we are fortunate to have so many talented local real estate agents who not only know how to find the right home for someone but who also understand how to ensure that the property is free from any potential problems.
Local real estate agents are an integral part of a transaction and we work closely with them to identify potential issues up front, oftentimes before even listing a property, with the intent of solving them before they become obstacles to a closing. The same goes for the many attorneys, surveyors, appraisers, and other land use professionals who work hand in hand with all involved to get a deal to close.
Knowing about that easement to the water, whether or not the dock has appropriate permits, if that adjacent parcel of open space will remain as open space, or if there are any restrictive covenants limiting buildout of a property is vitally important in this highly valued market. Having a good working knowledge of the local zoning codes and regulatory processes has also given me the ability to assist potential buyers and their representatives with many of these questions.
Is the sale of the property usually contingent on the title results?
Oftentimes, yes. It's the title report that shows legal ownership and any breaks in the chain, or uncovers judgments of any sort against the property owner. This is where working closely with attorneys and real estate agents early on in the process is important, in an effort to identify any potential obstacles to closing and address them as early as possible.
Advantage Title has been a leader in the community. What is it about the East End that brought the company out here, besides the glorious homes?
We've been here for many years and are proud to further invest in not only our own business growth, but most importantly, in the communities that we work in. I'm a lifelong resident and Joe Willen, the president and CEO of Advantage, spends a lot of time out east as he's an avid boater, usually keeping his boat in Montauk for long stretches and visiting all the great spots we have here on the North and South forks.
Additionally, Advantage's personal, hands-on service model fits well with the clientele on the East End. Our office expansion into East Hampton was a natural extension of our commitment to this area.
How did you personally get involved with Advantage Title?
A mutual friend. I had worked in the title industry for quite a few years and was looking for a top company with depth that also understood the nuanced real estate practices on the East End, which are at times very different than other areas. Advantage's base in Riverhead in proximity to the County Center (where the bulk of the title report comes from) and their client-based focus on service is what drives the company, and I was proud to offer my insights and experience. Together we have grown extensively and are very excited about our expansion with our new East Hampton office.
What do you, personally, do for fun when you're not leading the East End in title insurance?
I grew up out here and consider myself really fortunate to have been given the opportunity to experience all that this area has to offer. I love going boating and fishing with my family, hanging out at the beach, and the ability for my wife Sandy and I to share with our own children year-round just how special this place is.
To learn more about Advantage Title services, call 631-591-2267.


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Chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee Ed Royce (of Fullerton) is the top recipient of pro-Israel PAC money in the House of Representatives' current races.
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Manufacturers such as Galvin Green and FootJoy operate exclusively in the field of golf clothing, while major sports brands such as Adidas and fashion lines such as Calvin Klein, both manufacture specialist golf apparel and have worked hard to create separate brand identities for their products.
Other leading golf brands come from companies that manufacture a far wider range of products but have experienced significant success in the golfing world. For example, Danish golf shoe manufacturer Ecco are well known for their comfort and quality. They have become the golf footwear choice for an increasing number of top players, Combining quality materials with stability, comfort and style.
Celebrity endorsement is a major factor in attracting prospective buyers to a brand. For example, Nike as a whole was launched back in 1964, but the company didn't create its first dedicated golf line until 1984. The following year the company signed up Seve Ballesteros of Spain, but it wasn't until the company signed Tiger Woods and launched a series of innovative commercials that the Nike golf brand started to reach the stellar heights of today.
Other brands have come into existence as a result of pure personal passion. Ely Callaway was a hugely successful textile manufacturer turned wine merchant who used to love to play golf in his spare time. When the company that made his favourite clubs ran into financial difficulty, he bought them out and launched what would eventually become the Callaway Golf Company, one of the leading golf brands in the world and encompassing other leading names including Top Flight golf balls and Odyssey putters.
The very best golf clothing brands, now including Lacoste and BOSS Golf are those that create products to enhance the game of every player. With stiff competition ensuring high performance fabrics across the industry, finding your favourite golf brand is now more a matter of personal preference than anything else. Choose the gear that keeps you cool and comfortable, no matter the weather, and gives you a stylish look for that added confidence when standing on the first tee.


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The end of the year is coming – and with it an epic New Year's Eve. And this year, you can celebrate it with Sunburn. Sunburn 2017 is geared up to be a four-day party from 28th December to 31st December. The Sunburn artist line-up has already been announced, and these are the biggest names you can look forward to seeing at the iconic music festival:
This Dutch DJ was the youngest to be crowned World's Top DJ by DJ Mag in 2016 and topped the list again in 2017. Since his breakout hit Animals, he's had a number of popular collaborations with talented vocalists – including In The Name of Love with Bebe Rexha, Scared to be Lonely with Dua Lipa, and There for You with Troye Sivan. He will be doing a special performance on the 31st at Sunburn 2017.
This Belgian DJ and record producer duo gained fame through the EDM festival Tomorrowland. Their collaborations with major international artists have made them more popular around the world, with Tremor with Martin Garrix being their most successful single yet.
The Grammy-nominated French DJ, DJ Snake, climbed in popularity through the viral music video for his single – Turn Down For What. His collaboration with Major Lazer and the Danish trio, MØ – Lean On crossed over 2 billion views on YouTube. He's a fan favorite for more reasons than just his music. He recently bought an Indian fan's roundtrip plane tickets for a February concert in Paris when the fan contacted him on Twitter.
Another major international headliner to look forward to at Sunburn 2017 is Clean Bandit. The British electronic music group has been around since 2008, won a Grammy in 2015 for Rather Be, had their single Rockabye with the English singer Anne-Marie be at the top of UK Charts for nine weeks, and most recently had their track, Symphony featuring Zara Larson, become their third track that reached the top of UK charts.
This American DJ and record producer is known for his unique mix of sounds in genres ranging from electro to dubstep to hardstyle. This year, he's already received a lot of praise for This Time which he released through the Canadian indie record label Monstercat and his mix with Carnage of Zara Larsson and MNEK's Never Forget You.
It's not just international artists that you can see at Sunburn. There will also be Nucleya. Nucleya is one of (if not the most) well-known electronic artist in India. His sounds have roots in India but have international appeal coupled with a signature heavy bass. He's been touring nationally for Sunburn Arena – a series of concerts leading up to the main festival – and you can finally see him perform with the other artists at Sunburn. Hear one of his most popular tracks, Bhayanak Atma here:
Which of these artists are you looking forward to the most at Sunburn 2017? Let us know in the comments below.


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Lifehack #1: never self-diagnose. But in the case that you've been diagnosed or are in need of a home remedy, take it from the authors of the following stories...don't do-it-yourself!
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"When I was in medical school on my family medicine rotation I was sent in to see a middle-aged woman with complaints of sinus congestion. Sure enough, from the beginning, I could tell she was really stopped up with her nasally voice and my history and exam were consistent with her run of the mill viral upper respiratory infection. I began educating her on symptomatic management and the following exchange ensues:
Patient: 'Do you think it might be the flu?'
Me: 'It's possible but unlikely; it's really out of the typical season (it was June)'
Patient: 'Yeah, I guess I wasn't sure it was; I've been spraying Lysol everywhere and it doesn't seem to be doing any good, and it says it kills the flu virus.'
Me: 'Well, that's something that could help disinfect the house and keep the virus from spreading.'
Patient: 'I guess, I just wish it didn't burn so much.'
Me: '...what do you mean, it burns?'
Patient: 'You know, when I spray it in my nose it burns so bad.'
Yep. My patient thought that since Lysol kills influenza the best way to nip it in the bud was to flush her sinuses with it like a saline spray. It did not work, for the record. The fact that I didn't immediately fall over laughing and instead seriously counseled her against ever doing that again is still the greatest feat of composure in my entire career.
When the label on Lysol says, 'not for internal use', they mean it."
"I had a patient come into the ER with a makeshift bandage on his shin. He had fallen on rocks while hiking and left a three inch long, half inch deep gash in his leg. I went to pull the bandage off and as I was peeling it away I noticed the skin was completely black and there were dark chunks of fungus falling out of the wound. It looked necrotic, almost like it had been left alone for a week. I looked at this guy like he was crazy as he told me the wound was only a few hours old. He was pretty proud as he explained that he created a makeshift poultice by chewing up leaves and moss, mixing it with river mud and stuffing it into his leg. That's what all the black mossy stuff was.
My hint to you, don't do this."
"My mom had a gentleman walk himself into the erectile dysfunction one day after he tried to give himself a vasectomy with an animal neutering kit he bought on the internet. When she asked him why he told her that his wife wanted to have a sixth kid and it was too expensive to pay a doctor to do it. So he thought, how hard could it be to 'do-it-yourself'.
I feel I should share, he tried to cut his two fellows out essentially. And yes, they did indeed put them back in the sack and he could still make babies. I now know that it's relatively cheap to get a vasectomy, which makes this guy even dumber. I also now know there's more than one way to neuter an animal."
"I'm a dental student.
We had a patient who declined a much-needed cleaning saying he could do it just as well at home with a scalpel. He didn't brush his teeth but every few weeks he would go at the accumulated plaque and tartar with a scalpel.
The same patient also insisted we do a procedure without local anesthetic. He was an amateur boxer and was 'building up his pain tolerance'.
He also told us he smoked 20 blunts a day and only drank coke. We could tell."
"Parents sneaking essential oils onto their premature babies' skin! They have central lines, these oils can wick onto the line and damage the line, cause infection, or interfere with medications. Infections in premies can mean death within hours. Premies have incomplete skin with much faster absorption rates than fully developed adult skin. These oils can cause burns and damage their insides. Your pyramid scheme company is not a reliable source for neonatology treatments. Please, dear God, keep oils off of any baby, but especially premies."
"I worked in pediatrics for a few years and we had this one family come in with a kid who was burned by one of those microwave ramen soups. They put duct tape on the now blistered skin to keep it from popping in the car.
I honestly don't remember what our providers did but the kid ended up going to the hospital since the burns were on his arms, belly and inner thighs. The duct tape was on his wrist and forearm which was from what I can remember the smallest part of the burned areas but still, he was extremely tough considering I've spilled that ramen water on my foot before and basically accepted death."
"My grandpa thought a 'leg discrepancy was causing my back pain, which was causing spasms'. He put several pieces of cardboard in my shoes to try to even out my legs which were already even.
He also thinks black beans cure everything.
My dad thought those pesky spasms were a pinched nerve, so he would take me to the chiropractor (his girlfriend) to get my neck cracked when it happened.
Seizures, people. They were seizures."
"One time, when I was in nursing school, I was doing ER clinical and a guy came in with 'penile pain.' Long story short, several days prior, he decided he wanted a penile texture implant to help enhance pleasure during intercourse for his lady friend. He and his buddy had one too many drinks (of course) and decided to do it themselves. So they went in his garage and took a box cutter to slice open the skin on the dorsal (top) side of his junk, made some room between the skin and underlying muscle, and put a small porcelain heart underneath. Then he superglued it shut. To make matters worse, the guy didn't wait for it to heal and decided to take it for a test run.
He ended up with a major infection and presented several days later. I, unfortunately, don't know the outcome, I was just there for the porcelain heart extraction. I couldn't make this stuff up. I've now worked in a surgical/trauma ICU as a registered nurse for two years, and people never cease to amaze me. "
"I remember I was rolling in stomach pain and went to the doctor because my mom could not stop giving me chamomile tea all the time instead of actual medicine. It was not my stomach, I went directly to ER since one of my ovaries was full of cysts and some of them exploded.
I took the Plan B pill and according to the doctor, those cysts were caused by the pill. I don't know what to think about that...
This year it was my second time taking this pill. My body recognized the medication and did not have another reaction than my period coming 3 days before the estimated date. From now on since I am childfree I will save money in order to go to a clinic and have spay or neuter surgery."
"Sugar can be used to help heal certain types of wounds. A patient I saw had missed an appointment with part of their care team where they get their bandage changed. I noticed what appeared to be oozing around the edges of the bandage. I asked my patient about it, offered to change it for them (we didn't typically do that in our clinic) and they said yes. I go get fresh bandages and what not, take the old one off and it's just sticky and stringy (picture the slo-mo shots of caramel being pulled apart) and it smelled.
To be fair, most wounds smell, but this was different. I finally asked them what they used to change their bandage since I knew it wasn't discharged. Maple syrup...they used maple syrup. I'm not sure if they used pure maple syrup but they said it was the 'good stuff in a glass jar' so who knows. Either way, it wasn't sterile and this wasn't a simple wound.
Can't disclose more because of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (the thing that doesn't seem to exist on shows like Grey's Anatomy).
Honey (certain varieties) can be used with wound healing so it's possible they confused it with this but I don't believe that's what happened here. There is medical grade honey and studies show that it and medical grade sugar can actually be better for some wounds than antibiotics.
Sugar dressings can be used on various types of wounds, but it's not just pouring some table sugar on it so don't go trying this at home folks.
Honey dressings typically are less painful to administer than sugar because of the lack of crystallization. But that also means the sugar is better at cleansing. Your wound care specialist can determine which is the better route."
"I'm still a student (audiology), but I had a very elderly patient come in with broken hearing aids. He said they were dirty so he washed them in the sink with soap and water.
Protip: Hearing aids are not waterproof. Yes, he was warned of this when he first got the hearing aids.
Thankfully he was still under warranty with the company and they were kind enough to let him slide on this one, otherwise, that would've been approximately $4500 down the drain.
We instruct patients on hearing aid use when they have the aids in and turned on for the first time. For some, especially older folks, it can be a bit of a change so we don't expect them to remember everything. We include a handy little booklet that has all the information he could want, including cleaning information. This patient apparently just didn't read it."
"Background information for those who don't know: a pessary is a device that women (usually older) can use to place inside their private and help support it. Sometimes with age and history of many childbirths, the ligaments that support the walls of the private within the body can become loose leading to prolapse (meaning it starts to fall down into itself like a telescope). The pessary acts to hold it up and keep this from happening.
Anyway, I'm an otolaryngologist but my buddy told me the story of an experience in the ER where a lady came in with the chief complaint of roots coming from down below. It turns out she had lost her pessary and decided to use a potato. It stayed in there for so long that it started to sprout.
This story made me ever so happy with my career decision to choose the opposite end of the body."
"I'm a doctor but didn't see this first hand, unfortunately. However, my friend in the emergency department saw a young 17-year-old boy that came in with 'personal' trauma and mild blood loss. She triaged him, taking him to a room with his parents and asked what he'd come in with. His mom turned around and said, 'go on, tell the lady what you did'. He then proceeded to tell her that he tried to circumcise himself with scissors for religious reasons as he hadn't been circumcised when he was younger but had to stop halfway due to pain. Eventually, the shame had grown enough that he had to tell his parents who immediately took him to ED.
Some antibiotics and a revision by urology later and he was able to be sent home. Revision surgery means they completed the job - his mom was Jewish; his dad was not If I recall. He was brought up secularly but wanted to take up his mom's religion.
Another one I know slightly unrelated was an older man that came in with 'penile swelling.' He'd used an elastic band as a makeshift pleasure ring but neglected to take it off (I have no idea why (he was a little odd, to say the least). A week goes by and his junk started to look literally like an eggplant. He then came into the surgical assessment unit and was booked for surgery the next day, after we eventually picked our jaws off of the floor. He had literally killed all of the tissue in his private to the point it was almost falling off. One full penectomy later and he now only sits to pee.
I'm not sure how he tolerated the first day, it must have hurt so much before the tissue died."
"I had a young teenager with sickle cell disease who had been in the hospital for around a week already who decided to 'manage' his pain himself. This was a few years ago, but I caught him pretending to take his medicine, he would move his head back and gesture that the pill went into his mouth but really he either kept it in his hand or threw the pill behind his back and landed somewhere in his bed. He was also quite a talker, which I then assumed was a tactic to try and distract me. I kept seeing his odd behavior and caught him doing this 2 or 3 times by the middle of the shift so I was definitely onto him.
He had a peripherally inserted central catheter line (which is essentially a 'long' IV where the tubing goes all the way to your heart) in his left arm, and I noticed that it was quite a bit more swollen compared to his other arm. Sometimes clots can happen in PICC lines, so that was my biggest concern at first, but the line was drawing blood fine so I know it wasn't clotted off. I told the doctor, then I drew blood from his PICC line and sent it down to the lab for it to be cultured to see if there were any bacteria. Low and behold, it came back positive for a bacteria that is commonly found in tap water (and usually not a source of infection in infected PICC lines). Fast forward a few hours later he confessed that with any medication (pill form) he can slip by the nurses, he saved for later in order to crush them up himself, try to dissolve it with sink water in the bathroom (every room had a private bathroom), and inject it in himself via his PICC line."
"When I was an Internal Medicine resident I came across a very nice 50-year-old Dominican lady, she was well mannered but one could tell she was not the sharpest tool in the shed. As I was prepping her chart for our first visit, I noticed that she'd been seen by every single digestive disease MD in our hospital system. Not only that, she'd had EVERY SINGLE PROCEDURE IN THE BOOK. Ranging from endoscopies up both holes and culminating in an exploratory laparotomy (you're opened up to basically look inside you when we have no clue what's going on). All of this because for years she had one single complaint, she reported severe gnawing pain in her stomach. At this point, I should mention that she was Spanish speaking only. Not only that she had a very heavy Dominican accent, and I was the first Hispanic doctor to ever see her. My first language is Spanish and even I had difficulty understanding her.
So this lady came in and after exchanging some first-time pleasantries and I politely asked her how she was doing. Sure enough, although she was smiling and said she felt well she pointed at her belly and said 'it' was biting again, and asked for the cream to kill 'it'. At this point, I got intrigued. Her medication list only mentioned a cream used for herpes breakthroughs. The previous fellow only mentioned in his note that in every single visit she only asked for the cream and nothing else. When I asked what she meant by the biting and what she intended to do with the cream, she very calmly told me she intended to stick the cream up her bottom in order to kill the bird living inside her. After delving more deeply into her story, it turns out she didn't have a medical condition.
Ever since she was a little girl, she believed that after eating whole quail egg, the bird had spawned inside her and gnawed away in her insides whenever she was very hungry. After a short visit to psych, she was diagnosed with a somatic type delusional disorder. No amount of medication or psychotherapy would cure her, but she was still a fully functional mother of 2 who paid her taxes and had two part-time jobs. I reached out to every digestive disease doctor in our hospital system once more, to make sure she never received an inappropriate invasive intervention. I've been following her now for three years and she's happy as one can be, considering she has a bird living inside her."


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It may have taken awhile, but it looks as if the Swedes have finally come to their senses. After all, I'm fairly certain that having Europe's highest rape rate and the lowest rape conviction rate, well… that must have gotten awfully tiresome. Continue reading "Right-Wing Patriotic Sweden Democrats Poll Equally with Liberal Majority Social Democrats"
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European Youth Reject Liberalism, Embrace Right-Wing Politics
After nearly three-fourths of a century's worth of America leading the psychological castration of Europe, it seems as if the continent's collective testis have finally dropped. Continue reading "European Youth Reject Liberalism, Embrace Right-Wing Politics"
'South American Trump' Vows Flag of Brazil 'Will Never Be Red'
Brazil's newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro has been compared to American leader Donald Trump, and that's not just because Bolsonaro's wife, Michelle, bears a striking resemblance to Melania Trump.
However, Bolsonaro has been branded "far-right" by the likes of the predictably leftie propaganda organizations such as the BBC (headline: Jair Bolsonaro: Far-right candidate wins first round of Brazil election)
Another example would be The Washington Post (headline: Brazilian presidential election goes to a second round as far-right candidate narrowly misses an outright win).
Even the supposedly objective The Economist asked in 2017 the musical question, "Can a right-wing demagogue win next year's election?"
Sadly, even Breitbart.com has jumped on the bandwagon. But at least Breitbart made the effort at some journalistic objectivity.
Continue reading "'South American Trump' Vows Flag of Brazil 'Will Never Be Red'"
Two-Faced Fox News Airs Dem who Questions Trump's Mental Health, Censors Conservative who Compared Hillary to STD
Just so I understand this… the Fox News Channel will yank a conservative mid-interview for the high crime of comparing the never-ending saga of Hillary Clinton to a sexually transmitted disease?
Yet the same Fox News Channel doesn't have much of a problem of running the quote of a Massachusetts Democrat accusing President Trump of having mental health issues?
Sadly, the answer to both questions is yes.
Continue reading "Two-Faced Fox News Airs Dem who Questions Trump's Mental Health, Censors Conservative who Compared Hillary to STD"
So who was the hottie sitting behind Kavanaugh?
She's already lit social media aflame, but for reasons you might not expect.
As it turns out, this silken-haired sultry Latina has sent Democrats, Socialists, Antifa, NeverTrumpers, BLM and other assorted power-pouters scurrying for their safe spaces.
Enter 36-year-old Zina Bash, the pride of McAllen, Texas, her family's adopted home. The daughter of Dr Lawrence Gelman and Maria (née) Esperanza has undoubtedly brought some of the Rio Grande Valley spice to a usually staid Washington, D.C.
Actually born in Monterrey, Mexico, suffice it to say that just about everything regarding Zina Bash makes liberal heads everywhere explode;
- She obviously OK with women being seen as mere sex objects. After all, she was cited on The Hill's 2017 list 50 Most Beautiful list.
- A self-hating Mexican, Bash is currently employed at the White House where she holds the impressive title of Special Assistant to the President for regulatory reform, legal and immigration policy.
- Her husband, John Bash, is the federal government's chief law enforcement officer for Central and West Texas. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas openly admits "that border security, violent crime, public corruption and national security are his top priorities."
- She's rich, and I don't mean a little. According to Above The Law, the heiress is (according to an anonymous tipster) worth a cool $18 million.
- Both Zina and John self-identify as *GASP!* Republicans.
- Her father, a noted anesthesiologist, hospital administrator, author, film producer, media personality, and conservative activist in his own right, recently completed a documentary entitled The Hoax of Man-Made Global Warming. In the film, "he conveys to the audience the archaic methods used by the "hucksters" who perpetrate the "convenient lie" of man-made global warming/climate change for the benefit of their agendas."
But what really has Twitter abuzz are three accusations by lefties against the comely Latina in regards to today's Senate confirmation hearing of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court;
- She apparently sneers at the Democrat members of the Judicial Committee when they speak ill of Kavanaugh.
- She apparently looks smug when Republican members of the Judicial Committee when they speak approvingly of Kavanaugh.
- She apparently flashed the White Power sign to the TV cameras (see video below).
But for a taste of lefties setting their hair on fire via Twitter, here're some nifty posts;
Who is the woman behind #kavanaugh at the hearing with that smug look on her face. She won't be so smug when her grandchildren are forced to have abortions in back alleyways. Nvm, rich women won't have to.
— Aneita Williams (@AneitaWilliams2) September 4, 2018
As protesters yell and disrupt the hearing the woman behind kavanaugh does not once look to see whats happening. This is a fucking movie. Lol. pic.twitter.com/uEmSsRW4CH
— Zack (@Zack__187) September 4, 2018
Does anyone know who the woman with the long dark hair is sitting behind Kavanaugh? She is getting way more than her 15 minutes.
— Patricia A. Smith (@nonconfromist) September 4, 2018
She got on my nerves all fucking day
— Jersey 🇺🇸🌊 (@jerzeechik) September 4, 2018
Who's that smirky woman behind Kavanaugh? She's such a distraction. Also, keep protesting this charade!#WhatAreTheyHiding #KavanaughCoverup #KavanaughConfirmationHearings
— Tarek ElBadawy 🇪🇬🇺🇸 (@Dr_T222) September 4, 2018
Then we have the ever-classy Eryq "Still stuck in 7th Grade" Ouithaqueue;
And she was caught on camera apparently flashing the "White Power" sign. So: not so smart, and ugly as shit on the inside.
— Eryq Ouithaqueue (@EryqOuithaqueue) September 4, 2018
But there were at least some who recognized the obvious;
OMG! Who is that amazingly beautiful woman sitting behind Kavanaugh? #KavanaughConfirmationHearing
— Andy Boggs (@AndyBoggs81) September 4, 2018
Lauren Southern is really a man… and a genuis
Better known on the internet as an unapologetic hard-right leaning activist, Lauren Southern is also really, really good looking.
But wait, there's more. She's also a man.
Well, according to the Clair Vaughan Medical Clinic of Toronto, Canada, as well as the Ontario provincial government, she is.
As seen in the video below, Southern decided to conduct her own social experiment.
With her native Canada firmly under the thumb of renown soy-boy Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Southern decided to see just how far removed from reality was her native land.
Specifically, Southern wanted to see for herself if under the current political and cultural atmosphere of Canada, could she possibly punch as many politically correct buttons needed to have herself officially classified as a man.
Without me ruining the video, just marvel on how easy it was for the comely blonde to have herself registered as a dude;
— Lauren Southern (@Lauren_Southern) April 25, 2018
Pro-Abortion Tomi Lahren Hired by Fox News
Tomi Lahren: "Stay out of my guns, and you can stay out of my body"
Tomi is hot. There's simply no two ways about it. As my Spanish speaking friends say; that girl's en fuego.
Tomi is also quite the incendiary political commentator. Again with the whole en fuego thing.
The facts that Tomi Lahren is physically attractive as well as quite adept in the art of verbally stirring-up political passions aren't in question. What is in question here is Lahren's conservative street cred.
As reported by the Associated Press via the Breitbart.com news portal, the cable news powerhouse, the Fox News Channel has just hired on Lahren as… achem, a "conservative" political commentator.
As reported;
Fox News Channel has hired conservative commentator Tomi Lahren, who has hosted shows on The Blaze and One America News Network along with working for a political action committee supporting President Donald Trump.
The network said on Wednesday that Lahren will have a "signature role" on a digital product under development and be a commentator on the network's opinion programming. Her primary home will be on Sean Hannity's show, where she was to debut on Wednesday.
Lahren, who is 25, has quickly achieved a high profile in the conservative movement following her graduation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has more than 4 million Facebook followers, and she produces her own videos with commentary on politics and culture.
However, what the Associated Press failed to mention is that there happens to be a certain conservative topic that Lahren has long since ago abandoned: Being pro-life.
In a bit of a stunner, Lahren gave somewhat of a shock to the conservative world when she boldly proclaimed on the screamingly liberal Monday through Friday panel show The View: "Stay out of my guns, and you can stay out of my body."
As reported by The Washington Post last March;
Tomi Lahren, the 24-year-old conservative host of the show "Tomi" on the Blaze, has fiercely criticized the feminist movement. In her trademark fast-talking rants, the commentator has called modern-day feminists selfish, man-hating "snowflakes" and said that "real women don't wake up and skip work to march for abortions."
Lahren, an avid Trump supporter, has been called incendiary. It is not unusual for her appearances to incite outrage from the left. But over the weekend, her words provoked fury from an unlikely segment of Americans: the right.
Appearing on "The View" on Friday, Lahren admitted that she supports abortion rights, saying it would be hypocritical of her to believe the government should decide what women should do with their bodies.
"You know what? I'm for limited government, so stay out of my guns, and you can stay out of my body as well," Lahren said.
But the provocative commentator defended herself, tweeting Saturday, "Listen, I am not glorifying abortion. I don't personally advocate for it. I just don't think it's the government's place to dictate."
"I speak my truth," she added on Twitter. "If you don't like it, tough. I will always be honest and stand in my truth."
"Conservatives don't have to exist in a monolith and share the same brain on every issue," Lahren tweeted. "It's okay."
The greatest conservative and libertarian Rock & Roll songs ever recorded
Rock and politics… what hath Charlie Daniels wrought?
While the whining lyrics of Elton John, Green Day, Sting and Bruce Springsteen dominate the charts when it comes to political songs making their way to the charts, there have been more than a few that managed to work their way into the hearts of conservitarians everywhere.
While most of the tunes on this list are openly and unashamedly jingoistic, a few have managed over time and circumstances to easily fall into the small government and/or flat-out nationalistic leanings of many Rock fans.
In no particular order;
Swords of a Thousand Men – Tenpole Tudor
The advent of Medieval-Punk very well may fizzled and died an early death when first unleashed on the world in the early 1980s.
But luckily for the London-based Tenpole Tudor, Swords of a Thousand Men was released right when Prime Minister Thatcher loosed the British Armed Forces for a bit of good old fashioned Argie-bashing.
Long-Haired Country Boy – Charlie Daniels Band
"If you don't like the way I'm livin' you just leave this long-haired country boy alone."
The rock anthem for libertarianism before there ever was libertarianism.
Don't Tread on Me – Metallica
While James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich are known to be at opposite ends of the political spectrum, the two co-wrote this ode to the leave-me-alone-or-I'll-crush-your-face sentiment.
Besides, any song that references the first official flag of the United States Marine Corps must be pretty kick-ass to begin with.
I Love America – Alice Cooper
Vincent Furnier meant it when he wrote;
I love that mountain with those four big heads
I love Velveeta slapped on Wonder bread
I love a commie, if he's good and dead. Yup
I love America
I love Old Glory and homemade pie
I think them Ruskies should be sterilized
I love my chicken Kentucky Fried
Finger lickin' good!
I'm in Love with Margaret Thatcher – Notsensibles
Never purposefully intended to be either pro- or anti-Maggie, simply by virtue of their never-ending vow of fealty to the PM, this automatically rates as conservative/patriotic. The lyrics are more English than jellied eels and spotted dick;
I'm in love with Margaret Thatcher
I'm in love with Maggie T
Oh, Margaret Thatcher is so sexy
She's the girl for you and me
I go red when she's on the telly
'Cause I think she fancies me
American Bad Ass – Kid Rock
Notice he didn't identify himself as a Canadian bad ass, nor a Sri Lankan bad ass, or even as an Uruguayan bad ass. This guy's 100 percent an American Bad Ass.
The South's Gonna Do It Again – Charlie Daniels Band
Before Bo, Luke, Daisy, Uncle Jesse and the General Lee… there was the Charlie Daniels Band.
"Be proud you're a Rebel, 'cause the South's gonna do it again, yes it is."
If that doesn't say it all, nothing does.
VOA (Voice of America) – Sammy Hagar
Reagan Rock at it's finest. The video of The Red Rocker parachuting into a White House strategy meeting, then getting the official Fist Pump of Approval from Ronnie himself is just too awesome for words.
Raise the Flag! Let it wave.
Shoot them down to their graves, yeah.
Spread the news for all to hear.
We've come to fight, let's make that clear.
You push too hard, you're gonna fall.
We got fifty million rockers, we're all on guard, yeah!
We don't like it. (Oh, no!)
We can make it stop (Oh, yeah!)
We won't take it (C'mon!)
Let it rock!
You in the Middle East, you be on your toes.
We're bound to strike, everybody knows.
Just tell your friends, the USSR
We're gonna, we're gonna crash that party, 'cause they've gone too far, yeah!
Won't Get Fooled Again – The Who
Yes, it was Pete Townshend who thumped big mouthed yippie/commie Abbie Hoffman off the Woodstock stage with his guitar. But Townshend did state years after the song was released that it's against all forms of -isms.
Nonetheless, Libertarians and anti-establishment Republicans have embraced the song as their own.
(You Can Still) Rock in America – Night Ranger
No ifs, ands or buts about it. You really can still rock in America.
There'll Always Be An England – The Sex Pistols [Well, sort of]
In spite of the fact that The Sex Pistols never sing nary a word of the Vera Lynn WWII ultra-patriotic song, there's something to be said of how endearing it is to have the audience open a Punk Rock concert by belting out that particular tune.
Especially heartwarming is when Lydon tells the assembled punks;
"Thank you for singing along to 'There'll Always be an England'! 'Cause as long as we exist, there'll f*****g well will be!"
Wikileaks: Team Clinton Attacks 'Backward' Catholics and Evangelicals
Democrats attack those "backwards" conservative Catholics…
What exactly makes one a "Conservative Catholic"? Could it be someone as myself who will only attend the Traditional Latin Mass, while renouncing many of the rather silly (read: watered down, if not blatantly sacrilegious) novelties that have reared their collectively ugly heads since the closing of the Second Vatican Council? Continue reading "Wikileaks: Team Clinton Attacks 'Backward' Catholics and Evangelicals"
British lesbian slams Western liberalism: Left has 'Completely Turned Its Back on Women, Gays, and Jews' to Defend Islam
Reporter John Hayward of the Breitbart.com news portal has just published an article that undoubtedly caused more than a few of those who adhere to liberalism to squirm in their seats. Continue reading "British lesbian slams Western liberalism: Left has 'Completely Turned Its Back on Women, Gays, and Jews' to Defend Islam"
Wikileaks: Catholic paper slams the Francis-Soros 'Unholy Alliance'
Often the veritable crown of thorns affixed directly to the heads of the Establishment Vatican, the hard-core conservative Catholic Remnant Newspaper has opened fire with a salvo of Biblical proportions against the "unholy alliance" between Pope Francis and renown globalist George Soros (born György Schwartz). Continue reading "Wikileaks: Catholic paper slams the Francis-Soros 'Unholy Alliance'"
#NotMyPope trends among conservative Catholics
Enough is enough. #NotMyPope trending in Western Europe, America…
First came the disastrous "Spirit of Vatican II" which was suppose to "open the windows" of the Church to "allow a fresh breeze." But in reality the floodgates of moral ambiguity, progressivism, and the worship of feelings were kicked wide open. Continue reading "#NotMyPope trends among conservative Catholics"
Not Only The Smartest, Conservative Women Politicians Are Also The Most Attractive
Denmark's Young Conservative party's Nikita Klæstrup. The former party chair at the University of Lolland-Falster, Klæstrup is currently studying rhetoric at the University of Copenhagen.
Angela Gerekou of Greece's New Democracy center-right political party. Gerekou formerly served as the Hellenic Republic's Vice Minister of Culture and Sport.
Federal Deputy of the Mexican Congress, Gabriela Cuevas Barron is also a regional leader of the politically conservative and Christian-friendly National Action Party.
An-Sofie Dewinter of Belgium's hard right-wing Vlaams Belang party. Her father, Filip, is an MP in the Flemish Parliament. An-Sofie was the model for the party's "Freedom or Islam – You Choose" campaign, for which she received multiple death threats from Islamic jihadists.
Hachinohe City Councilwoman Yuri Fujikawa of the Conservative Alliance's Liberal Democratic Party. The Councilwoman was recently voted "World's Most Beautiful Politician" in an online survey held by Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos.
Former Dutch MP for the center-right Call of Christian Democracy party, Sabine Uitslag. Formed in 1980, the party brought together Dutch Catholics and Protestants who sought to keep alive traditional and conservative Dutch values, beliefs and culture.
Member of Parliament, Lebanon's Sethrida Geagea of the right-wing and pro-Maronite Catholic Lebanese Forces party. Geagea has long been credited as one of the leading national figures against Syrian occupation forces.
Alina Kabaeva, member of the hyper-patriotic United Russia party. A member of the nation's Duma (Parliament), Kabaeva has also been Vladimir Putin's long time par amour.
Maria "Mara" Carfagna of Italy's conservative People of Freedom party. Prior to attaining her law degree, Carfana was a showgirl and model. Eventually elected to the Chamber of Deputies (Lower House), she served as her nation's Minister for Equal Opportunity from 2008 – 2011.
Considered the Grande Dame of hot conservative chick politicians everywhere, All-Ukrainian Union "Fatherland" Party's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
Sanders seeks presidency, slams Koch brothers; ignores liberal big money
While he represents the voters of the Green Mountain State in the US Senate, Bernie Sanders has a stereotypical Brooklyn accent that's so thick it could slice through a three pound pastrami sandwich all by itself. And as reported by the National Journal news portal on April 30, 2015, Sanders made it official today that he'll make a run at being the first person with a working-class New York City dialect to make it to the Oval Office.
Continue reading "Sanders seeks presidency, slams Koch brothers; ignores liberal big money"
Right Wing News of the Day
Activists pretend to be dead at UC Berkeley to protest animal testing
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Medical staff warned: Keep your mouths shut about illegal immigrants or face arrest
VA Offers Vietnam Vet Appointment Two Years After His Death
Study: Feeling ugly makes you more likely to donate to the Occupy movement
MSNBC's Chris Hayes: ISIS in 'heroic romantic struggle'
Obama Lies (again) to the American People – More Troops Ordered to Iraq
Virginia Democratic Lawmaker Indicted for Sexual Relationship with Teenage Girl
Right Wing News for June 11, 2014
Univ of Texas removes 'sexist' dress code signs prohibiting 'short skirts,' 'short shorts' after feminists complain
Swedish police beaten up in Muslim area
Hillary Clinton: Obama and I Restored America's Leadership in the World
Honor killing in Scotland: Muslim burns ex-wife to death for being 'too Westernised,' twin daughters: 'We had an hour to say goodbye. She was so badly burned we were told we couldn't look at her face.'
White House Struggles With Naming Foreign Policy Achievements
The Jews, as well as the native Christians…were daily and hourly subjected to oppression…and insults from their Moslem neighbours"
Confederate Naval Jack in university chapel protected, South Carolina AG says
Hillary Laments High Taxes on 'Hard-Working' Rich (Like Her)
UK: Muslim school found with books promoting stoning says it's a victim of "Islamophobia"
The Kick Ass Song of the Day!
Right Wing News for June 10, 2014
RATINGS: Megyn Kelly Tops O'Reilly First Time For Entire Week
Militant Atheist Richard Dawkins Teaches Children To Believe In God Is Child Abuse
Islam 2nd Largest Religion in 20 US States
Rubio: If Bergdahl Islam Conversion Report Is True the White House Directly Lied To Me
Spain to Deport Pakistani Refugee for Criticizing Islam
Reasons to release terrorists: Run a milk and honey farm, take up yoga
Another Dem Quits on Obama: 'Even I have had enough'
GLOBAL WARMING ALERT! JUNE: Icebergs Afloat On Lake Superior…
The Muslim 'prayer bump' and Traumatic Brain Injury
Military medals stolen from 92-year-old World War II veteran on the 70th anniversary of D-Day
Right Wing News for June 9, 2014
The Miss USA Contestant Conceived In Rape
Max Hastings: 'Obama Is a Pygmy When Compared to Wartime Leaders Like Roosevelt'
Racist: Va. Dem. Mike Dickinson disparages Allen West as toilet, animal feces
Bergdahl Has Declined to Speak to His Family
Chomsky: Obama Determined To Demolish Our Civil Liberties
King Juan Carlos: 'I don't want my son to grow old waiting like Prince Charles'
Scotland: Muslim murdered 'westernised' ex-wife
Kerry: 'Baloney' that releasing Taliban detainees too risky to US troops
Obama to Attend $32,000 a Person Fundraiser in Laguna Beach
CIA Director defends Koran, defines Islamic teaching
Right Wing News for June 7, 2014
Obama Chomps on Gum During D-Day Ceremonies
Professor suggests building 'great walls' costing $16B each to stop tornadoes
Obama praises Honduran Sgt. and female assault soldier at D-Day commemoration –
greeted with silence
U Chicago students say school made them 'unsafe' by allowing a speaker to say 'tranny'
Body Language Expert: Putin 'Agitated' During Meeting With Obama
BUCHANAN: Somewhere in Hell, Bin Laden Is Smiling
Duke 'porn star' to host American Idol-style porn reality series
Feinstein: No Evidence of 'Credible Threat' to Bergdahl
D-Day's 70th also marks Obama cultural shift away from US 'suck it up' attitude
Zoo Staff Accidentally Shoot Man In Gorilla Suit
'Cover-Up': Parents of soldier killed searching for Bergdahl accuse Obama
The parents of one of the US soldiers killed in one of the numerous search and rescue missions for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl have openly accused Barack Obama of conspiring in a "cover-up" regarding the death of their son. As reported by The Army Times, NBC News and The Daily Mail (of London, England) all are reporting on June 2, 2014, that the parents of an Army officer killed in action (KIA) are hammering the decision recently struck with the Taliban for the release of a soldier who many accuse of deserting his post in Afghanistan.
Continue reading "'Cover-Up': Parents of soldier killed searching for Bergdahl accuse Obama"
Right Wing News for June 2, 2014
Bowe Bergdahl's girlfriend Monica Lee has moved on
UK Muslim waging jihad in Syria calls on Muslims to replicate Rigby attack
Sterling Raises Eyebrows By Attending Services At Predominately Black Church In South LA
Arab Israelis Find Israel 'Good Place to Live'
Colorado vet: "VA owes me a leg"
Susan Rice: Bergdahl Served With 'Honor and Distinction'
Release of Begdahl bumps VA Scandal from headlines
Syria: Islamic jihadists murder 102-year-old Alawite and his family
Right Wing News for June 1, 2014
Pin Up Queen Poses for 'Hope for the Warriors'
Egypt's Sisi Has Higher 'Favorable' Rating There, Than Obama Here
Outrageous: Veterans finally get burial after waiting a year and a half
Eva Longoria's Steakhouse Closed After 32 Health Code Violations
NC School district condemns Christian prayers at veteran event as violation of policy
Over 5% of Brits are now Muslim
Environmentalists rush to defend nudist pro-incest/pedophilia 'fractovist'
Muslim terror suspect demands taxpayers provide traditional Arab clothing, granted special permissions due to religion
Czech Republic President says: "Islam (NOT radical Islam) is to blame for the attack on Jewish Museum in Brussels"
Right Wing News for May 31, 2014
Women Marines still aren't held to the same standard as men…
Gov. Bobby Jindal pulls support of Common Core…
U.S. Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Dog Poops in Aisle Twice…
White Police Lieutenant Awarded $1.35 Million In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit…
Feds Spend $194,788 to Study How Trannies Use Facebook…
Boehner corrects Hillary: Benghazi panel about 'one issue only' — the truth…
Oregon school district gives sixth graders access to condoms…
Compare and contrast: Videos show reception received by Obama versus Bush at West Point…
Obama: 'I Always Take Responsibility,' but VA Scandal Started with Bush…
Mich. teacher ridiculed autistic student, superintendent claims…
Right Wing News for May 30, 2014
UCLA to host event encouraging students to masturbate instead of studying for finals…
Gunmen kill U.S. doctor from minority sect in Pakistan…
Somali-British woman renounces Islam, family wants her dead…
Cardiac fundraiser scratched; deemed racist, exploitative by one person…
Teen Pakistani raped again for filing report of being raped…
Iran's president urged to 'punch Obama in the mouth…'
Muslims on rampage, riots continue in Sweden … again
Liberal hatemongers on Twitter attack Stacey Dash for joining Fox News…
NBC's Richard Engel: U.S. Relations Have Not Improved With a Single Nation During Obama Presidency…
Right Wing News for May 27, 2014…
Kate's Bare Bum Sold to Highest Bidder…
President Doofus Leaks Name of Top CIA Dude in Afghanistan…
Released: Imam raped, tortured his own 5-yr-old because he 'doubted her virginity'…
Shitty Japanese Pop Group Attacked by Some Guy Threatening Them With a Saw…
Man killed by mob for allegedly making another man's penis 'disappear'…
Obama, embassies ignore Armed Forces Day, celebrate 'International Day Against Homophobia Or Transphobia'…
Notorious Fat-Ass Michael Moore: 'Guns don't kill people — Americans kill people'…
Lawyer cites 'culture' to defend Pakistani Muslim charged with beating his wife to death…
Six Times Obama Used the Troops as Photo Ops…
Afghan President Snubs Obama During Surprise Visit…


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As sales managers, we're always, or should always be, on the lookout for new salespeople. Here is a sorely neglected source of potential salespeople "" your top performers.
Ask them if they know anyone. Birds of a feather flock together and it's quite likely that your existing people may know someone who could be a candidate for the position.
Also, don't hesitate to ask your current salespeople if they know any competitive salespeople whom they respect. Be careful about approaching these possible candidates directly as you might start a raiding war.
Use a third party such as a flexible executive recruiter to make the approach and to assess the candidate's interest in making a career change. You've got nothing to lose and a lot to gain. When you hire a salesperson away from your competition, you're up one and they're down one. That's a big difference!


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'The Atlantic' Releases a New, Enhanced iPad Application
(Press Release) Washington, DC and New York, NY (August 1, 2010) – Continuing to build upon its suite of digital offerings, The Atlantic today introduced a reimagined magazine and Web application for the iPad. The enhanced app merges the brand's award-winning magazine and Web content within one interactive, immersive, and fully shareable mobile destination. Highlights of The Atlantic's new app include:
- Ability for print subscribers to download the digital edition at no incremental cost
- Top stories from TheAtlantic.com and TheAtlanticWire.com, divided into channels: Politics, Business, Entertainment, International, Technology, National, and Life
- Access to the entire Atlantic magazine, with extras, including: embedded video clips, photo galleries, and interactive advertising
- Alan Taylor's "In Focus" photo blog
- Easy social sharing via integration with Twitter and Facebook and email
- In-device article commenting, creating synched discussion on the app and the web sites
- Offline viewing functionality allowing users to engage with the app everywhere
"This latest evolution of our iPad app combines our magazine and Web work in one engaging, provocative, and visually striking publication," said James Bennet, editor of The Atlantic. "It's not a monthly magazine or a moment-to-moment Web site, but the best of both joined together to take full advantage of the tablet form."
Developed on technology built by partner RareWire, the application is free to download and provides unlimited access to The Atlantic's Web content. With the app, the entire Atlantic magazine is free to print subscribers and can be purchased as an annual subscription ($21.99) or on an issue-by-issue basis ($4.99) through the iTunes store. Since The Atlantic launched its first application for the iPad in summer 2010, the average number of daily downloads for paid issues has increased 46% in 2011 compared to 2010. The new universal app will be available on iPhones, as well.
"Whether it's long-form pieces in the magazine, daily news and analysis on our website, or Alan Taylor's stunning collection of photos, The Atlantic's new iPad application provides an enhanced reading and viewing experience no matter the type of content, said M. Scott Havens, Vice President, Digital Strategy and Operation. "We're also incredibly pleased to finally offer our print subscribers a bundled digital subscription, as well introduce The Atlantic to a new generation of readers via digital-only subscriptions."


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by Robert E. Petras
Time moves,
but I can't see it budge,
like the morning fog cloaking my garden
as still as the suspended bird feeder above,
its liquid sugar like pink sand
suspended in time,
as still as the sock-hatted gnome
forever stuck in the act
of dumping a wheelbarrow,
as still and silent as the elf
curled snoozing under an orange mushroom,
as still as the mermaid in the pond,
topless, a model of one pose;
then there are cicada-winged fairies
frozen to tethers in the air.
Suddenly the gauzy horizon
is gilded by the sun and glides into blue.
A winged sprite appears,
a hummingbird, upon its throat a napkin of red,
body shimmering emerald, wings slurred blurring,
beak a sippy straw.
He hovers above the feeder
then dives and dips into the pink nectar
and figure-eights around
and around, flits, wheels and whirls
whiplashes backward, back
above the feeder
as though savoring the sweetness
and dives for more, boogying
his hummingbird boogie again and again
and in a wing beat is gone, a dot swallowed
by the sun—vanished—
like the pink sugar.
Time moved.
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Join us for our FREE summertime concerts at the distillery. Enjoy waterfront views, refreshing cocktails, beer, wine and live music. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from Rye Street Tavern. Please feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the waterfront view. No outside food, beverage and coolers will be allowed. This event is family friendly! Dogs are also welcome, but must be on a leash. If you are interested in taking a tour of the distillery during your visit please book ahead of time here. We will also be offering cocktail tours on the back patio weather dependent. Please call 410.624.7488 ahead of time to book in advance. We look forward to seeing you at the distillery this summer. Cheers!
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I am a Research Associate (Postdoc) at the Centre for Energy Economics Research and Policy (CEERP) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. My research interests are in the field of Applied Econometrics with a focus on Panel-Time Series and Spatial Econometrics and Growth Empirics. I have also an interest in Growth Theory, Simulation Studies and the implementation of econometric methods into statistical software.
For current Stata projects, see my github page.
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Flow International Corporation: Unifying global operations
DXC Eclipse helped a waterjet manufacturing company to consolidate its business units and improve data accuracy and sales processes by implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Flow International Corporation (Flow) manufactures ultra-high-pressure waterjet technologies for cutting both soft and hard materials. Over the years, Flow has acquired multiple companies, setting them up as separate business units and retaining their existing IT systems – most of which were incompatible with its core enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Facing difficulties with managing its sales pipeline, inventory, accounting processes, and business and customer data and applications via multiple disparate systems, Flow decided to unify its operating units under one common structure. The company opted to upgrade its ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics AX, which required minimal customisation and complemented the other Microsoft technologies it was already using.


text: Daily News Chrysler Backs Off Electrics Brita Belli November 16, 2009 Tweet Chrysler electric models like this Dodge EV will no longer receive serious focus at the car company.© Chrysler Chrysler has abandoned plans to produce a significant line of electric and plug-in hybrid cars, prompting outrage from environmental groups like Friends of the Earth. The company, recently bought by Fiat, has decided to simply improve its conventional cars and to disband ENVI (short for environmental), its electrical vehicle division. Instead of producing the promised 500,000 electric and plug-in vehicles by 2013, Chrysler is now committing to just 28,000 to 56,000 electric vehicles by that year. Friends of the Earth and others are particularly dismayed at the car company"s abrupt turn-around because Chrysler has accepted $15.3 billion in taxpayer-funded bailout money, "in part because of its promise to invest in electric vehicle technology." "Chrysler's decision to abandon its electric car production plans has consequences," reports Friends of the Earth. "Our policy team estimates that more than one million extra tons of carbon dioxide—the chief gas causing global warming—could be emitted each year, starting in 2014, because of Chrysler's cancellation of this program." The group is asking people to send a letter to the company, threatening to not buy any Chrysler product until the company reinstates its electric vehicle program. SOURCES: EV World; Friends of the Earth Petition. If you liked this article, how about showing your appreciation with a tax-deductible donation of $5 to support our work? (If you want to donate more, visit EarthTalk's PayPal Giving Fund page) Comment? Cancel reply


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A TEENAGER who viciously beat a man in Oldbury as he walked home from a night out has been jailed for seven years.
Robin Foster repeatedly punched and kicked the man and stamped on his head as he sought refuge in a petrol station forecourt last August.
West Midlands Police said Foster shouted "yo mate" to his victim and asked for a cigarette as he spotted him in Park Street and seconds later and without warning, floored the stranger with a punch to the side of his head.
The victim was chased almost a mile to the Shell garage in Churchbridge where he pleaded for a cashier to call the police before Foster, then aged 18, continued his savage attack.
The 34-year-old victim lost two teeth and suffered nasty cuts to his forehead. He was treated at the scene by paramedics while Foster ran away.
West Midlands Police seized CCTV footage from the garage and released images in the hope someone would recognise the offender which led to Foster's arrest on October 4 from his home in Roway Lane, Oldbury.
The 19-year-old was charged with wounding and was jailed for seven years and four months at Wolverhampton Crown Court on July 22 having admitted the offence.
Investigating officer, PC Andy Mimnagh, said: "This was a brutal, shocking attack and from what we understand totally unprovoked. The victim had missed his bus so started walking home when Foster called out to him…seconds later he was under attack.
"The victim can be seen on the video curling up in a foetal position as he tried to defend himself. One customer at the petrol station thought they were play fighting before seeing blood pouring from the man's nose and mouth.
"I wish the victim well for the future and hopefully, when Foster is eventually released, he will take advantage of help offered to him and create a brighter future."
Chief Inspector Gill Davenport from the Dudley & Sandwell Crimes Team, added: "Foster had no previous offences recorded against him; that should act as a clear warning to anyone who thinks random acts of violence are not taken seriously by the police or and courts.
"This sentence demonstrates our joint commitment to reducing public place violence.
"Tackling violent crime is a priority for us…everyone in Sandwell and Dudley deserves safe streets. We've increased patrols and are working with the Violence Reduction Unit to tackle the issue."


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On September 24, 2019, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2019 to reauthorize and reform the EB-5 Regional Center Program that aims to prevent fraud and promote foreign capital investment and job creation in American communities. This legislation includes long-term reauthorization of the program and includes provisions that would reform the program by introducing oversight, anti-fraud, accountability and integrity measures that investors and regional centers would have to follow.
NAR supports reform of the EB-5 program to ensure that the funds are used effectively and is reviewing this legislation to ensure it comports with current policy.
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ĐÀ NẴNG — The main water supply company in Đà Nẵng City, Dawaco, has proposed that it raises funds on its own to build the Hòa Liên Water Plant instead of using non-refundable Official Development Assistance (ODA) funds from Japan.
The proposal was made by the company's general director, Hồ Hương, in a meeting with the city's leadership this month.
Hương said the company's water plants with a total capacity of 210,000 cubic metres each day have been overworked in summer when it exceeded designed capacity to supply 260,000 cubic metres a day.
He said the company will have to supply 660,000 cubic metres each day in 2025, and needs an early start to be able to do that.
Using ODA funds would mean that the Hòa Liên Water Supply Plant can only begin operations by 2022, given the complicated procedures, management and operations associated with such funding.
"We can raise funds ourselves for the first stage of the Hòa Liên water plant in the fourth quarter of 2017 and begin operations in late 2019, providing an additional 120,000 cubic metres of clean water each day," Hương said.
"The Hòa Liên Water plant would use VNĐ4.8 trillion (US$212.3 million) for a 20-year construction and operation period, but we can reduce investment capital by building the plant faster," he said.
While the ODA funding would be for a PPP (public-private partnership) project, Dawaco can raise funds from shareholders because it is a joint-stock company.
Huỳnh Đức Thơ, chairman of the Đà Nẵng People's Committee, said the city will consider Dawaco's proposal soon.
Thơ asked the company to prepare a fundraising plan with a strict construction schedule. The city will decide the best way of investing later, he said.
This is the second project in Đà Nẵng that the investor has spurned ODA funds. The Đà Nẵng Port Company raised funds from shareholders instead of using ODA from Japan.
Đà Nẵng authorities have said the city is set to face a water crisis in the coming years as water exploitation has equaled existing designed capacity with 200,000 cubic metres taken from the Vu Gia River.
Meanwhile, the Cầu Đỏ water station, the city's major supplier, is struggling often with highly saline water due to a lack of supply from the upstream rivers during the dry season.
The city had called for Public-Private-Parnership (PPP) investment projects in waste water treatment and clean water supply and it seeks to become a 'green' city.
It has estimated project costs at VNĐ6 trillion ($267 million), of which $218 million would be used for urban infrastructure, to reach the 'green' target (an environmentally friendly city) by 2025.
In 2015, the city had listed 19 projects calling for investments of VNĐ16.5 trillion ($768 million) under the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model.
The same year, it presented a $115-million budget proposal for upgrading waste water treatment stations, waste water drainage systems and drainage channels in the city. The World Bank had agreed to loan $100 million for this project. — VNS
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Since I've graduated and started working full-time, I no longer have much of an opportunity to take university courses. So little time and so much to learn..! I have been looking at MOOCs as a fun way to deepen my knowledge on certain subjects in my own time. A MOOC – Massive Open Online Course – is an online course that is available to an unlimited number of participants, free of charge.
Over the past two years I have been wanting to start a MOOC a couple of times but every time other things got in the way. However, starting June 2nd I'll finally be taking a MOOC, on sci-fi&fantasy: Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Human Mind, Our Modern World. The reading list is quite interesting and will probably take most of my reading time the upcoming weeks/months (11 weeks in total):
- Grimm — Children's and Household Tales
- Carroll — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
- Stoker — Dracula
- Shelley — Frankenstein
- Hawthorne & Poe — Stories and Poems
- Wells — The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Invisible Man, "The Country of the Blind", "The Star"
- Burroughs & Gilman — A Princess of Mars & Herland
- Bradbury — The Martian Chronicles
- LeGuin — The Left Hand of Darkness
- Doctorow — Little Brother
I also found some other MOOCs that enthusiastic readers might be interested in (and that I'm considering taking if my experience with my first MOOC is positive):
- Greek and Roman Mythology (starts June 8th)
- The Fiction of Relationship (starts September 1st)
- Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (starts September 6th)
- Comic Books and Graphic Novels (starts September 22nd)
- The Modern and the Postmodern (starts sometime in the future?)
- English Literature (various courses!)
Have you ever taken a MOOC and what was your experience?


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Historical Wonders New York City Bookends
|Not only do bookends fill a need to hold your books in place, they also serve to make your bookshelves more interesting. This fabulous pair of bookends depict a sampling of the wonderful architecture of New York City. Cast in resin and beautifully finished to look like stone. From The Historical Wonders collection.
Some of the most widely recognized modern architecture in the world can be found in our beloved New York City.
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This article is an extended version of my editorial in the May 2018 edition of the Inerschools Advertiser Magazine
When it comes to being resilient, I think of the analogy that people are like a teabag, you never know how strong it is until it is dipped in hot water.
Being resilient is a quality we all possess and we draw on our resilience all the time, mostly without realising it. We don't truly know the depths of our resilience until it is really tested. However, that said, we all want to ensure we are prepared to deal with setbacks and struggles when it is needed, a piggy-bank of personal resources to save for those times when we need a bit of grit. And this goes for our children too, we want them to be happy, healthy and not only successful but thriving as they navigate this world. How will we know if we have enough resilience to get us through the challenging times and how can we get some more?
Resilience means having an ability to recover easily from setbacks (commonly called bounce-ability), adapt well to change and keep going when we are under pressure or facing adversity. Whilst much research has defined resilience as an ability to 'bounce back' from major life disruptions, it's also about how we flourish and continue to grow despite the challenges we face.
Being resilient doesn't mean you don't feel the pressure or have an absence of failure but rather the events themselves are less agonising to deal with. Regardless of the level of resilience you already possess, most people will survive adversity, however its the length of time it takes you to get through it and come out the other side unscathed that will be the difference. Building your own resilience bank and capacity will help you move through the process quicker, enabling you to move on with your life to the next chapter and for most without any negative effects on your mental and physical wellbeing.
There is generally a combination of factors which helps define our level of resilience, a little will come from genetic make-up (our personality and character), some will come from influences in our lives and how we were raised and the good news is most of it is learned as we experience and overcome challenges, big and small, across our lifetime. With this we can learn to be more resilient and teach our young people to be resilient too, building on our strengths and emotional intelligence. Here are 10 ways you (and your family) can keep your resilience piggy-bank topped up:
1. Understand yourself and how you react. Ask yourself, how do I react when something is going wrong? What is my default action in that situation? What do I say (to myself and out loud)? Which of these actions and thoughts are helpful in the situation and which are unhelpful? What would my best self like to do when faced with a challenge? How would I like to respond next time? When you start to notice your own reactions it's hard not to do something about it and you can make adjustments and positive decisions to reflect who you really are. Apply focus on what you are good at and your strengths. Chances are you'll have survived challenging situations in the past.
2. Build meaningful relationships – the social networks we build and by surrounding ourselves with resilient people also helps us to be resilient. But how do you know who is resilient? Look for people in your life who are positive thinkers, make you feel good to be around and you don't feel like your energy has been zapped just by being with them. Now spend more time with these people than you do with others who are the opposite of these characteristics. This also applies to you, be that person others want to be around. Be a friend to others, be positive and give energy.
3. Name your three gratitudes – At the end of the day, write down (handwriting is better than typing) 3 good things that happened today and you are grateful for. Being grateful is about more than saying thank you. It's about having a sense of appreciation about good things which happen to us, no matter how small. Research has shown that by writing down reflections on things which are positive and we appreciate at the end of the day can not only help us to sleep better but also to wake up with a more positive mind-set and better able to handle the day's events and find solutions, from minor stressors to bigger challenges. You can also try this with your children and compare your lists.
4. Adapt to your current situation – do what you can with what you've got and explore all the options. Resilience is about having a flexibility, adapting to the situation and change that is occurring, with a growth mindset. Resilient people become resourceful, using the situation as an opportunity for growth and moving forwards. Learning to be adaptable when under pressure or strain and re-orientate yourself to a new situation can enable you to respond more effectively.
5. What's your story? – When you experience a challenge or feeling stressed, what story are you telling yourself? What ending are you defining for this situation? Is it hopeless, 'I'll never be good at handling change' or is it more optimistic, 'it might be tough for a while but we'll get through this'? Learn to recognise the story you are telling yourself and change the language to more positive, forward looking perspective. Reframing the narrative we tell ourselves shapes our view of the world and how we see ourselves in it. A more positive and realistic narrative will strengthen your resilience and is critical for the all-important 'bounce-ability' characteristics.
6. Have compassion for yourself. This means being kind to yourself. We are often naturally kind to others when they are experiencing a challenge and can be the voice of reason for our friends when they need it most. However, we don't do that for ourselves, making judgements about our responses to situations/events and often ruminating for long periods. If you feel you have dealt with a past situation badly and you were not your best self, what would your best friend tell you? Tell yourself "it's ok, no big deal", identify what you would do differently next time in your future best self and move on. Lower your levels of perfectionism and look at failure as an opportunity for growth. Dealing with setbacks with compassion is how we grow to be stronger and more capable.
7. Your wellbeing and looking after yourself is number one priority, that means eating as healthily as you can, adopt good routines for better sleep hygiene and be as active as you can. Even a small focus in each of these areas can help you think better and charge the emotional battery for handling tough times when they arise. You can also involve your family when planning wellbeing goals, something everyone can get involved in and you can support each other to stick to the plan. Remember to focus on setting small goals first and grow from there.
8. Perform random acts of kindness to others. Research has shown that helping others can improve resiliency by promoting feelings of happiness, peace, improving immunity and overall health. Cultivating happiness is particularly important which bolsters a sense of purpose and staying grounded during difficult times. The acts of kindness don't have to be big gestures, anything from a hello to a neighbour you see on the street, holding a door open for someone, noticing if someone needs help when you are in the supermarket, bringing in a surprise packet of biscuits (or a healthy alternative) to work. Check out the Action for Happiness advent calendar (http://www.actionforhappiness.org/kindness-calendar) for ideas and even better to create your own with your little ones and family.
9. Practice Mindfulness. Being mindful means being in the present moment, without judgement. Younger children are very good at this practice, if you ever watch them help you with the washing up – they will look at the bubbles and what shapes they are making, feel the sensations on their little hands. Adults on the other hand will be thinking about the to-do-list and washing up at the same time. Mindfulness plays an important role in building our resilience. Often with a stressful or challenging time we develop an emotional rollercoaster, often ruminating over the situation, bringing on negative stories which can continue to proliferate anxieties and low mood. Mindfulness reduces this rumination and, if practiced regularly, creates physical changes in your brain so that you're more resilient to future stressful events. There are many apps you can use to try out mindfulness, such as Headspace.
10. Have emotional agility – being able to manage our emotions is one of our core resilience skills. It means having the ability to notice and emotions fully, to respond to them appropriately, and to use positive emotion to build our coping repertoire, as well as our "bounce-ability" when life is hard. Notice what emotions you experience in a difficult situation (such as 'that' email from your manager making your blood boil), label it, 'feeling sad, mad, bad, glad', accept the emotion for what it is and how it is supporting you or stopping you from moving forward, and then act. Make a conscious decision to act differently, what would be more helpful to you to get a good result from the situation and progress, maybe think about creating some space to pause before acting, reframe your thinking before sending that email reply. Be honest about how you are feeling and don't try to hide it away and lock it in a box. Confront that emotion for what it is and name it to tame it.
"Between a stimulus and a response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom" – Viktor Frankl
Building resilience takes practice, doing one or more of the above daily will support you to recover more easily from setbacks, adapt well to change and thrive in a modern world. Contact Mandy for more information on how you can achieve the above ways to Resilience. email@example.com