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Chinese junk that called Kickemuit River home is no more
A little bit of the Kickemuit will be missing this Spring, when the warm weather returns and locals start hauling their boats back onto the river. By then Mama Junk, a 60-year-old Chinese vessel that has been a fixture on the Warren/Bristol line for years, will be long gone.
Last week, Mickey Saccoccio, 68, stood in a muddy Touisset farm field and started cutting down Mama Junk, which has been a central part of his life for 42 years. Junks are traditional Chinese merchant vessels of a centuries-old design, and his was singular in Rhode Island: With carvings of egrets, Buddha, Chinese characters (a panel on the stern says "To go with the wind is profitable"), fully battened square sails and the profile of a caravel, the three-masted Mama Junk was instantly recognizable and stood well out among the dozens of gel-coated Whalers, Pearsons and Ocean Scouts that dot the river's many moorings.
But endless upkeep issues, time constraints, a shallow mooring and other realities forced Mr. Saccoccio's hand. First to go last week was the stem, and the rest will go into a pile over the course of the winter.
"This boat was where I was happy," he said Friday, walking under Mama Junk's hull in the Long Lane field where she had been hauled.
"It feels like with (her) gone, that happiness is gone too."
But what happiness Mama Junk gave him.
Mr. Saccoccio bought the boat in 1976, when he was 26. He spotted an ad in the Yankee Swapper and went to have a look in a Warwick backyard. The seller had had her shipped over from China and though the boat was only 16 years old, it needed structural work and wasn't fully seaworthy.
Mr. Saccoccio was originally interested in the boat not for her unique lines, but the engine. He bought it, had it hauled to Jamestown, and the lines eventually won over.
With guidance and lots of help from boatwright friends, Mama Junk was soon seaworthy. At the time he knew little about ship carpentry, but working on her then and a thousand other times over the coming years was a good teacher.
"This was my university," he said.
Once he learned to sail her, Mama Junk proved a good friend, a provider and was always good for a smile and wave from passing boaters. Chasing fishing and charter seasons, warm weather and adventure, Mr. Saccoccio sailed Mama Junk endlessly up and down the East Coast in the coming years, from Newport to Block Island to the Vineyard, up the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore, through the Intracoastal Waterway and as far south as the Florida Keys.
He used her for sight-seeing charters, lived on her for many months, and did a good deal of commercial fishing off her. Over the years Mama Junk evolved and changed, with different deck configurations and many other structural and aesthetic changes along the way. While Mama Junk was always being repaired, modified or tweaked, Mr. Saccoccio enjoyed working on her and also did much of her intricate carving.
When he bought a small cottage at the bottom of Sherman Avenue on the Warren/Bristol line, a mooring was secured and Mama Junk was home. The boat has been a regular sight on the river ever since.
The old boat played such a pivotal role in Mr. Saccoccio's life that in 1990 he wrote and published "Mama Junk's Great Adventure," an account of an adventure aboard her. He had 500 copies printed, and over the years has been thrilled to hear from travelers across the globe who have stumbled across the book and done a little vicarious adventuring through it.
"Mama Junk's Great Adventure" wasn't a full accounting of his life with the boat, and he always thought that one day he would write a second account, after his adventures with her were through.
"I might write that book now," he said.


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Israeli Female Soldiers Gone Wild On Facebook
" A photo of IDF soldiers in thongs circulating the web this week is harmless compared to some of the offensive images posted by soldiers in the past. But, we should remember Israeli kids who hit 18 enter the most restrictive period of their lives."
Not exactly the smartest move these young ladies could have made but hardly earth shattering , especially given the notion that they have signed their lives over to the State for the next couple of years .
" Let's face it – these are the stupid years, the age where you feel all-powerful and indestructible, where the concept of stepping out of your parents' house and being viewed by the world as an adult is exhilarating and you don't know where to begin exercising your new freedoms."
Compared to what some American girls of similar age will be doing as they escape their parents influence for the first time when they shuffle off to college , these Israeli SOLDIERS , yes they have signed up to risk their lives , should be cut a little slack .

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All We Want For Christmas is this Baileys Advent Calendar
We are counting the days until we can officially begin the Christmas countdown and all the delicious treats that come with it. You've read about advent calendars that have 25 days of Prosecco, wine or gin, and now we are graced with a delightful Baileys advent calendar.
The brand has unleashed a 24-day calendar full of its mini Baileys chocolate truffles, made by award-winning chocolatier Lir Chocolates, as well as one mini bottle of the good stuff. You may have to wait until Christmas Eve to crack open the little door that holds the creamy Irish liqueur but it sure will be worth it.
Available on Debenhams UK at only £13, we are hoping the calendar will also make its way to the Irish shores very soon, especially given that it has already sold out online!


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Coronavirus: New Look restructuring deal secures 11,000 jobs | Business News
New Look has secured support for a restructuring plan that safeguards thousands of jobs.
The fashion retailer said the so-called company voluntary arrangement (CVA) achieved the required backing from landlords and other creditors at a crucial vote.
It had earlier warned that "less favourable alternatives" – understood to include liquidation – would have to be considered without enough backing as the sector battles the effects of the coronavirus lockdown that shuttered its 490 UK stores.
Sky News had revealed on Monday that a number of its major landlords were to vote against the proposals, stoking fears that the CVA could fail.
Commercial property companies which, like retailers, have suffered from COVID-19 restrictions on their tenants argue they are being asked to take too big a hit as store chains move to cut their costs.
The British Property Federation described the CVA process, used by a string of big names even before the crisis including Sir Philip Green's Topshop empire, as "flawed".
This was New Look's second CVA in three years.
The result secures 11,000 jobs and the implementation of turnover-based leases at 402 stores.
In return, New Look's major shareholders are to pump £40m of new investment into the business.
The CVA also allows a recapitalisation plan, agreed with the company's lenders, to go forward.
New Look chief executive Nigel Oddy said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank our landlords and creditors for their support for our CVA, which, alongside the consequential financial restructuring that will now be progressed, will provide us with enhanced financial strength and flexibility, and a sustainable platform for future trading and investment."


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Mastering Your Master Bathroom Remodel
Just because your average house guest might not see your master bathroom doesn't mean you should neglect that remodeling job. By its very nature of being connected to the master bedroom, the master bath is an important part of your home. A professionally renovated bathroom remodeling job can liven up your living space and help you feel more at home.
Even if you plan on staying in your current home for many years, keeping the future in mind is important. Remodeling your master bathroom can help increase the overall resale value of your home. Because of this, it's important to keep future buyers in mind when remodeling your bathroom. This means installing sinks, toilets and bath fixtures at standard heights. Your professional contractor can help you decide where to put these items when completing your remodeling project.
Another way your professional contractor can help you get the most out of your bathroom remodeling project is to make better use of existing space. Bathrooms, even master bathrooms, tend to be small. A professional contractor can advise you how to utilize this space and make rooms appear larger than they otherwise would appear. Using your square footage efficiently is also important due to the location of water hookups and existing plumbing.
Remodeling your master bath isn't just about making the space look updated. It's also an opportunity to make changes to the existing plumbing. During this time, you can fix problems with your current plumbing, and you can also install water and energy-efficient fixtures. Bathrooms can use a considerable amount of water, and installing environmentally friendly fixtures to your bathroom could save you money on your utilities in addition to cutting down on water usage.
Getting the most out of your bathroom remodeling project doesn't have to be a stressful process. Hiring a professional for the job can help you revamp your bathroom into a space you'll be happy to have as part of your home.


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Taking Innovation To The Next Level
We all know that the convenience store industry is constantly evolving. Changes and innovations are introduced almost daily in the form of new products, higher-tech equipment, more effective store layouts, etc. C-stores that do not adapt to these changes quickly fall to the wayside and are soon forgotten. 7-Eleven has always been at the forefront of c-store innovations, and it looks like SEI is willing to work with franchisees to evolve our system beyond the current state of the industry.
I recently participated in a National Business Leadership Council meeting in Dallas as a member of the Franchise Systems Committee. Besides franchisees, in attendance at the two-day meeting were members of SEI's executive team and top management, and what they had to say about fresh foods and new store innovation was very encouraging.
Kelly Buckley, who is SEI's new vice president for fresh food innovation, gave a presentation on fresh foods. Kelly comes to the company with good experience in foodservice, having worked around food and foodservice innovation her entire career. After listening to her, I think Kelly is really focused, not just on the execution at the store, but on how we can come up with better products, better packaging, and a better message to the consumer.
Kelly said fresh foods should be 20 percent of our total sales—that is the goal. Currently, we are right about 8 or 9 percent, the higher Zone being at 13 percent. After the presentation, we were tasked with coming up with suggestions to make this happen. Moving forward, I believe it's important that both sides—franchisees and SEI—take care of their obligations to make us fresh food-ready.
The discussion on this topic was wide-ranging. For its part, SEI has to update the stores to make them attractive fresh food destinations, which means moving the Consolidated Market Rollout (CMR) program to all Zones and Markets. Every Zone that has experienced a CMR has experienced a growth in sales. If you look at the data, the Liberty Zone—which has undergone a complete CMR and fresh foods introduction—ranks at the top for sales. SEI said it can't just do CMRs just for the sake of doing them—they must be done right. For this reason, CMRs are currently on hold in several areas until adjustments are made to the program. Hopefully, the new version of CMR will enhance the store's image even more.
SEI also needs to supply us with better tools for ordering, better tools for managing our write-offs, better tools for understanding gross profit, better products, better assortments, and better value.
From the franchisee side, we need to educate and train our employees on fresh foods, and make sure they know how to order and to sell. We need to create a positive fresh-foods-friendly environment in our stores, utilizing plus selling and bundling opportunities. SEI can support us in these efforts by making sure our equipment is up and running, and repairs are made in a timely fashion. Moving on to distribution, we need to avoid out-of-stocks, have better on-time deliveries, and increase order fill rates. Advertising is also key. During the NBLC meeting, suggestions were made about a 7-Eleven logo on the bags leaving the store, and maybe we could write something on our cups about freshness.
New store innovation is the other topic discussed at the meeting. We were informed a group of SEI folks has been charged with developing the 7-Eleven store of the future. The team has been handpicked and consists of experts in different fields, and has been given a lot of flexibility and liberty to think openly. The team is traveling nationally, as well as internationally, to pick up ideas. They are looking at our competition nationally and globally to see what is working for other stores that could move us toward becoming a fresh food destination, whether it's changing the footprint of the store or changing the coffee bar. The team is also factoring in how we will utilize digital media to engage and attract the new generation.
Beyond this, I was pleased to hear during the meeting that SEI will be more careful with its expansion plans so as not to negatively affect existing stores. SEI said it has changed how it compensates the real estate people who determine where the new stores will be. Previously compensation was based on the number of stores developed, and now compensation is based on the performance of the new stores. SEI senior management also shared with us that even though it seems a lot of the newly opened stores are not performing well, their performance has actually improved. In the past, roughly 25-30 percent of new stores did not meet their projected sales. Now that number has gone down to 13-15 percent. That's good news, but given that 7-Eleven is now opening 700-800 stores per year, 15 percent is a big number, so we need to continuously work on that.
7-Eleven is the largest and most successful c-store chain in the country and in the world, and a known innovator in the industry. As long as the company continues to work with franchisees and value our input, there is no doubt it will continue to dominate the c-store landscape.


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05 December 2014-French Savoir-Faire
The perfect curve at Plaza Athénée
At the Plaza Athenée, less is more as Alain Ducasse reinvents himself! Discover this culinary top spot, perfectly orchestrated down to the last details.
Plaza Athénée: a Parisian reference
This is nature as a source of inspiration, the human hand as an anchor. At the Plaza Athénée, oh how Parisian a reference… Alain Ducasse's table reaches its golden age: that of ripe fruit picked from trees and generous vegetables, fine bread and fresh iodized meat. Grain also twists its archaic lustre with a hint of modernity…
The showstopper is in the aesthetics
Inspired by nature, the dishes invented by this top chef are based on how these seasonal products are fabricated, from their content to their form. Here, a Japanese spoon accompanies black rice seafood, or there, a frosted Saint Louis glass tinged with the pigments of carrot, celery and cucumber juice. Here, a wood spatula edged with organic butter, and there a vegetable garden of aromatic herbs scattered in green strands. The showstopper is in the aesthetics, in this choreography of detail that sets the dinner scene.
All with the perfect curve
Equally, it is the expert detail that gives this classic room a contemporary look. Designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, it comes alive with an explosion of drop beads, dangled from the two main chandeliers. Enhancing this constellation are semi-globes, devised in polished stainless steel concealing the ivory benches or protect the tables in their elegant fuselage. Created by the winning artisans of France's Best Craftsman (businesses Matinox and Le Floch), these are an allegorical representation of a serving cloche. And all with the perfect curve.
The captain's chair
Alluding to the sea, and the hull of fishing boats, a giant alcove frees itself in this space like an indoor canopy, beneath this curved oak case, it sports an immaculate second skin, which covers a solo stool. The captain's chair, you might say.
Positioned on the table, a thick glass candleholder – hand-blown in Murano by glass magician, Aristide Najean – comes away like a lantern. A glowing object that keeps you on course during a storm of delicious tastes and emotions.
Oak by Rinck cabinetmakers and cream leather
Totally untouched, the enormous oak table is an atlas of sensuality: more than just tablecloths but veins of wood unveiled by cabinetmakers Rinck, and beneath the table-top, concealed so to be better discovered, are cream leather sheath surfaces. Forget your good manners, and leave your hands under the table!
A cabinet of curiosities
The final visual showstoppers in the room are the two immense theatrical doors: designed with care, shelves and stages fade into the numerous pieces from the Alain Ducasse collection. A cabinet of curiosities reveals the savoir-faire of the most illustrious French manufacturers (including Christofle, Saint Louis and Puiforcat). A museum anti-chamber that showcases examples of French style elegance…
Ideal setting
Understated, slow, suspended; the atmosphere acts as the ideal setting to serve a boletus tart and warm lobster or scallops accompanied by brioche or cauliflower with comté cheese.
At the Plaza Athénée, exception has a natural face, and hands that respect it. Less really is more.


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In our previous blog we started to explore the manufacturers that we collaborate with in order to provide the finest quality outdoor toys for children that give them plenty of active play whilst assisting them with their learning and development.
We looked at Creative Playthings Special Pine and the Playtime Series which leaves us with the remaining toy manufacturers that we work with in order to produce the best outdoor toys1
Continuing the rundown...
Tp toys use both square cut and round wood. Their products have many different accessories that will keep children busy for hours.
Tp's Toys design top of the range outdoor toys from climbing frames to wheeled toys. These products teach children about balance and co-ordination, which are essential abilities that need to be absorbed and practiced from a young age.
All Out Play produce inspirational play equipment that encourages both creative and physical play. All Out Play is a family run business manufacturing their own designs here in the UK. They have put a range together that combines a traditional playhouse with play features found on more traditional playsets. The result is fun castles, forts towers, turrets, galleons and more.
The focus is heavily on creative play. Children learn how to use their imaginations to maximum effect and in so doing discover a lot about what they want to be or what they like to do.
Plum products are a family run business and have been trading for over 21 years. They have a range of play centres that are designed to suit different age ranges, levels of activity and sizes of garden. You'll find that Plum Products combine all of the educational merits of those mentioned above.
And that's the end of our rundown on our manufacturers and how they help to educate children of all ages.
What we hope you will find with our outdoor toys is the perfect combination of safety, quality design, economical price and educational merit. Not all learning is done in the classroom. The most important learning is out in the world when children play amongst each other.
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Before I start this little rant I want to ensure there are mostly positive things to be said about our time in Nepal – please bear with me…
We entered Nepal at the border-crossing at Karkarvitta, and although we were initially in good time to make the bus, we got caught up enough to miss the last bus of the day by about 10-15 minutes… We weren't impressed… The problems started with the taxi dropping us at the Nepalese side of the border, so when we came to immigration they went "where is your exit-stamp?" We didn't realise we had to have an exit-stamp from the Indian immigration a 15 minutes schlep back down the road. They told us to catch a rickshaw – it should only be 10 rupees they said… And so we did agree with the rickshaw drivers… To our surprise when we got to the Indian Immigration they were demanding 20 rupees each (although why we were surprised, with all our previous experiences with rickshaw drivers, I don't know…) We'd been shaken to the edge of our life for countless of hours already in jeeps from Darjeeling and was not in the mood for being taken for a ride – even for a measly 10 rupees (12 pence) extra each – and the battle of wills started. We tried to reason with them saying we agreed 10 rupees each before we got onto the rickshaw and they said "yes 10 rupees" so that's what we'll pay. The drivers wouldn't budge and claimed to never have promised this. The discussion gets heated and the drivers start to engage the border guard officers – we start to feel slightly uneasy as we're arguing in front of a heavily armed border guard – and the officer that is handling our applications for the exit-stamps needed to leave the country (HELP! LET US OUT PLEASE) – which of us will they take sides with? We start to fill out the paperwork with all the details of our entire life – twice for some reason… and this with the drivers hanging around arguing their case with the border guards – we're getting more and more angry and stressed, but we hide it well and stick to our guns shouting out "you agreed 10 rupees before we got on – take it or leave it!" in-between filling out the countless lines of information that I'm sure is not really needed – especially in duplicate…? At some stage the guards have had enough of these drivers bickering outside and they tell them they'll have to honour their promise and accept the 10 rupees we're offering them – they take the money sheepishly and FINALLY bugger off to rip off someone else (the funny thing is that they could have made a couple of other journeys in the time they were hassling us and made much more than the measly 10 rupees they were trying to con out of us…). We get our exit stamp in the end and decide to walk back to the Nepalese side instead of having more aggravation from horrible rickshaw drivers from Hell – it's a danger it could tip us over the edge and trigger a fight at this point… At the Nepalese immigration office more paperwork was of course needed, and a new unpleasant surprise of a quite expensive entry-visa was awaiting us. At the end of all this palava we finally got through to the other side and we were in Nepal. By this time, as luck would have it, the time was 17:10 and the last bus to Kathmandu for the day left at 17:00… We were followed around by numerous of touts as we were trying to decide of what to do, although we didn't have much choice. The next bus would be at 04:20 in the morning and we needed a place to get some rest and some food. We were now really on edge after all the bother with the immigration scenario and the relentless touts as we arrived into the town. We started to ask around some travel agents to figure out which was a good price for tickets and accommodation. Thankfully we walked into the office of Batika Travels, and now feel sorry for the guy who turned out to be a top man – very helpful and welcoming, but being so on edge we didn't trust anything he told us in the beginning and we ended up giving him a bit of a hard time. He didn't have any room available in his hotel but he recommends next door – the two hotels are kind of interlinked and feels a bit like it's the same place anyways. The room is cheap, clean and just what is needed for a bit of rest before our early morning start. We have a lovely dinner in the restaurant downstairs which funnily enough doesn't have a menu, but they present us with a copy of a menu from some other restaurant and tell us they can try to dish up what we want from that one. We choose the traditional Nepalese equivalent of an Indian thali and a nice Nepalese beer called Everest. The food arrives with what seems endless top up of rice and sauce so there was no way we were going to leave the table hungry. After the dinner we get to use the Wi-Fi of Batika for free to see if we can check out a place to stay in Kathmandu, as we don't have a guide for Nepal. We source one place that sounds lovely called Shree Family Guesthouse and send them an email to enquire about a room. It's a bit late in the evening, so we don't expect a reply before we leave on the bus in the morning. So with no idea of whether they have a room for us we decide to head there upon arrival and hope for the best. The bus journey is a gruelling 16 hours, but the fortunate thing about missing the bus in the evening before is that most of the journey is in daylight so we get to enjoy the scenery. The person in the seat in front of us is unfortunately not agreeing with the winding and bumpy road and quite frequently has to pop his head out the window to decorate the side of the bus with his breakfast and other snacks and food he tries to eat during the day… Our window gets some fancy horizontal yellow lines – thankfully we made sure it was always closed so none of the lines would continue on the inside of the bus and most important not onto us…
We finally arrive in Kathmandu around eight in the evening – a little ahead of schedule, and after getting our bearings decide to get a taxi to Shree Family Guest House. We had not been able to get access to any internet since we got onto the bus at silly o'clock in the morning, so had no idea wether or not they'd replied to the email we sent them with our enquiry the night before, and if they would have any rooms available. We were in luck though and they had received our email and reserved a room for us. We had a quick freshen up and on our way out to get some food asked the very nice gentleman at the reception about whether he could recommend some sights or activities for us. He gave us a few suggestions of what we could do. The guest house have one of their own vehicles with a driver they use for airport pick-ups and private hire and suggested a two day sightseeing tour for us. It was a good deal, but we were umming and erring a bit about it as we are on a tight budget and said we had to think about it over dinner. Hannah had spotted a nice little restaurant just down the road from the guest house so we went there for a very lovely meal. Over dinner we decided to go for the two day sightseeing tour suggested by the receptionist of our guest house – as we only had two full days in Kathmandu and arranging taxies or finding busses to take us around would limit the amount of time to spend seeing the sights, we thought it would be worth it. It turned out to be a wise decision and an excellent suggestion by our guest house receptionist.
We get a very nice driver at our disposal – quite funnily as he doesn't speak much English, so some of the answers to our questions have some unexpected answers – not matching the question at all, but probably matching the question he though he heard. The first day of sightseeing covers some of the main sites of Kathmandu – it includes a World Heritage site spread over three different locations within the city. First site is the Pashupati Temple one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world, and with our impeccable timing in the midst of a Hindu festival so the site is ram-packed – many worshippers have made the journey over from India to come here to worship and get blessed. We also get to see the Hindu tradition of cremating their dead on large fires on the bank of the holy river that runs through the site. In the river there are remains of offerings floating about everywhere, and we see poor kids in the midst of it all sifting through all the debris looking for anything valuable or useful to sell on. Many of them have huge magnets on a string they use to dredge for coins that have been thrown as offerings into the river. It's a sad sight to see children in such a deprived situation, and this water can't be healthy, polluted with all the debris and rubbish from all the offerings being thrown into the river.
We move on to the next stop on the tour, Boudhanath (Boudha), which is a very important Buddhist shrine. This site is quite strikingly amazing with its white-washed dome with the golden roof and the painted eyes watching over the site. The shrine is surrounded by shops selling handicrafts, art, clothes and souvenirs, but surprisingly no tacky tourist paraphernalia really as far as I noticed. We have a walk around on the shrine, and it's a very tranquil, peaceful place with all the prayer-flags waving in the wind. We start to notice quite a few European tourists in their "authentic" clothes you find in the shops for tourists walking about with their prayer-beads and paying respect to all the different points around the shrine, and some on mats around the periphery meditating. We find this a bit odd, and we're not alone – the locals who walk around look at them in disbelief and sometimes point and quietly laugh to each other about the sight of these tourists. After we've done our circling of the shrine we have a stop for a cup of coffee at a restaurant where they have a rooftop terrace with view of the shrine. From here we can study from afar this influx of tourists that seem a bit too much into their newfound religion – some seem completely zoned out as if they're tripping on some drugs, walking around in a daze touching all the walls and "bathing" in the prayer-flags, really touchy-feely like… We can't help it but laugh about this and wonder if they all came in on the loony-bus, or should we call it the "tour-bus of lost souls" (I'm being very cynical, I know).
Next stop is the Durbar Square in the Patan area of Kathmandu, a part of the ancient city which is very much intact. The architecture is quite amazing with very intricate wood and stone carvings. Some of the buildings are in use as art galleries, and there is a museum in one of them as well, and some are temples that are still in use. We meander around and lose our sense of time as usual… We also get the driver to wait for a bit extra to have a look at a couple of temples outside of this World Heritage site. This site together with Pashupatinath and Boudhanath are three sites that make up one World Heritage site in the city centre of Kathmandu.
Our fourth stop on the list is the Swayambhunath (Swayambhu) where we get an excellent view of Kathmandu, and the light up at this temple is beautiful as the sun is setting on the horizon. Everywhere there are monkeys stealing food from the offerings left by the shrine – it's quite fun to watch.
Our last stop for the day is Basantapur Durbar Square where we say goodbye to our driver for the day and make our own way to the hotel after wandering around another amazing historic site. It's now starting to get dark and it's really busy around the buildings with market stalls setting up for the evening. Most of these stalls are selling their fruit or vegetable produce, and range from actual stalls to someone with a couple of carrots on a carpet. It's a very lively atmosphere along the whole way back to the guest house – the road is lined with all sorts of little shops, and wherever there is extra space there are temporary market stalls. Being a shopaholic here can be very expensive indeed.
Our second day of sightseeing has a very early start to enable us to get to the Nagakot Tower Viewpoint for the sunrise. We leave from the guest house at 05:00 and the drive to the viewpoint takes about an hour. We're with the same driver as the day before and he's clearly tired but very happy, enthusiastic and chatty. The journey goes by very quickly and we get to the viewpoint in good time – about 30-40 minutes wait before the sun appears. It was fairly cloudy and misty but the view was still magnificent as we got to see the sun rising over the Himalayas, right next to Mount Everest.
At first we were the only people up there, but closer to the time of the sunrise two more couples arrived – much more quiet and relaxed than the very crowded sunrise at Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, where unfortunately there wasn't much to be seen because of the heavy fog – it was also nowhere near as cold as when we were waiting for the dawn at Tiger Hill. After witnessing the sunrise we go down towards the car and have a nice breakfast cooked for us in one of the small huts next to the parking lot. Quite nice to sit by the little fire outside of the hut warming our hands and feet, although afterwards we reeked of bonfire smoke of course. From Nagarkot the trip went back in the direction of Kathmandu with a few hours stop in the ancient city of Bhaktapur, another World Heritage site. If you go to Kathmandu you should make sure you get to visit this city, only 20-odd minutes outside of Kathmandu by car if the traffic isn't too bad. I'm sure there are plenty of busses one can take as well, which would be a lot cheaper than a taxi. The whole city is a museum of old buildings with their very intricate carvings. It's still very much a busy city even though it's a World Heritage site. People still occupy the houses and live and work within the city. How good that is for the preservation of the buildings I don't know, but they've obviously been taking very good care of it until now. It's a slightly difficult place to manoeuvre even after we get our bearings on the map we get together with the entrance ticket – it's not the most accurate map, with black-spots where they insert small pictures of monuments covering essential info about which exit to take out of a square or which alleyway to head down to get in the right direction. Even so we are able to get back to our driver at the right place and on the agreed time. From here we head back to the guest house and say good bye to our driver who well deserve the tip we give him for showing us around for the last two days, and hopefully he's able to go back home for a well earned rest after the silly early start. We spend the rest of the day walking about the shops and market stalls and generally taking it easy as we're a bit tired after the early morning start. Not much shopping done in the end, save some music from a lovely little music-store down the road from the hotel – a couple of CDs with relaxing music from Nepal and India.
It's the last morning in Nepal before we fly to Bangkok, Thailand via New Delhi. We have a fairly early flight so have to get to the airport by taxi without the opportunity of having a breakfast. We arrive in good time at the Kathmandu airport, so it all looks like it'll be a smooth journey without any stress – our dreams of a stress-free day start to crumble as we find there is security checks for what seems like every step you take and every move you make (did The Police train these security personnel?). By the time we get through to our gate. We'd had six security-checks… and it wasn't over just yet – we have one more pat-down where they check our boarding-pass, and then yet another pat-down and bag-check down on the runway inside some strange temporary wheeled container-tunnel vehicles before the stairs up to enter the aeroplane – the flight was already delayed before all this extra time-consuming but completely pointless exercise of the "secure boarding" and our two hours of time in-between our flights at New Delhi airport was diminishing rapidly. We finally take off about two hours after schedule and hope we won't have more hassle with the transfer. When we land at New Delhi it's already past the time when we're supposed to be boarding the next flight… the taxiing of the plane from the runway alone feels like an eternity… As we come to a halt there are a few people in the back who are running down the aisles to get ahead of other travellers to the exit – I've seen stressed and/or impatient people on flights before but this really takes the biscuit… We're in the rear of the plane ourselves so have a long wait before we're able to move and exit. By the time we're out it's only minutes before our next flight is about to take off. We scramble down trying to get past all the slow people in our way and to our surprise get a bit of priority through the transfer process and the security-check – the people working the x-ray and body-search seem to revel in their power to make the travellers suffer, so I'm fearing the worst, as unpacking and re-packing my bag with the camera-equipment is a longwinded process. We're in luck and pass through the check without problems and get another bit of good news – our flight is a bit delayed, so we get on the plane breathing heavily after our marathon run, but very happy to be on the last leg towards Bangkok.


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Patrick Boivin only wanted two things when he was a kid: a puppy and an AT-AT Walker. I can totally understand his plight. I am addicted to all things Star Wars myself – in case you didn't know.
Now that he's a grownup, Patrick has his beloved AT-AT… and a "puppy."


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How can I find files that I have received using Bluetooth? (Android 8.0 or 9.0)
- How do I locate files I received using Bluetooth?
- How can I find files that I have received using Bluetooth?
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Locating received files
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- Find and tap Settings > Storage.
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Coping with addiction while socially distancing
The isolation brought on by social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic can be hard on anyone. But it may be especially tough for people in recovery from a substance use disorder.
Face-to-face support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may be canceled to prevent the spread of the virus. And the isolation you may feel from social distancing can stoke feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety. All of these things can make it harder to stay away from alcohol and drugs.
But if you're in recovery and worried about a relapse, there is some good news. For example, groups like AA and Narcotics Anonymous are offering virtual support online. And there are other steps you can take to stay sober.
You're not far from support
First, it may be helpful to remember that you're not in this alone. Many people are struggling with the confines of stay-at-home orders.
You also are just a few computer clicks away from online support. Call your local recovery support group's office to find out how to connect with a virtual meeting.
Here are some other ways that can help you continue with a successful recovery:
- Work with your provider to be sure you have any medicines you need.
- Are you in recovery for opioid use? Find out if your treatment program can be more flexible about take-home medicine during the pandemic.
- Stay connected to family, friends or your sponsor by phone, email or social media.
- Be open with loved ones about how you're feeling and what you need to stay on track. Would it be helpful if they brought you books? Movies? Newspapers?
- Use healthy coping tactics. Practice deep breathing. Do things you enjoy. Keep a journal and write down things you're grateful for.
- If you do relapse during this stressful time, it doesn't mean you've failed. Work with your doctor to find out why you relapsed. You may need to revise your treatment program.
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Over the past few years Portland has gone from one of the Northwests' best kept secrets to an ever-growing destination for young professionals and tech start ups. Opinions on Portland's recent and substantial growth aside, the city will always be a safe haven when it comes to self-imposed eccentricity. It is also the city with the most strip clubs per-capita in the United States. From being Tiny Tuesdays to being able to order one of the best steak dinners in town to tipping your dancers with veggies, Portland strip clubs are a well-known attraction and here are the top 5 one for you to visit on your next trip there.
5) Casa Diablo – Vegan Strip Club: Low on cash? Bring some veggies to tip the performers!
From the website: We're different! Casa Diablo is the place to party with a laid back atmosphere. Our girls will capture and tantalize your senses.
4) Sassy's Bar: Aside from the obvious attraction, Sassy's has one of the best hangover meals in Portland.
From the website: Sassy's has the absolute best happy hour in Portland, with nearly thirty beers on tap (and even more available in bottles) for only $2.50 every day from 10:30am-7:00pm.
3) The Acropolis Steakhouse: Hands down the best steak and show your money can buy anywhere.
From the website: The Acropolis. The Acropolis, or known by as the A-Crop, is one of Portland's oldest Gentleman's Clubs. Family owned and operated since 1976. The Acropolis is famous for many things, from having a large array of beer on tap, to four stages filled with some of Portland's most recognized and sought-after dancers, to its renowned selection of steak at a very reasonable price.
2) Lucky Devil Lounge: Tiny Tuesday is a night where all dancers stand under five feet, there's a three and half foot tall host, mini bottle service, a free drink for any customer under five feet, and "customers under 4 feet drink free all night!"
From the website: Visualized over the course of six months with an image of the Playboy Club in the 1960s in mind, there are several things that make the Lucky Devil a different kind of strip club in Portland, a city that claims to have "the most strip clubs per capita of any city in the country": The luxurious red velvet wallpaper; The amazing interior gas fireplace; The copper plated bar and tables; The lavish puma print carpet; The non-smoking policy (Portland's first strip club to go non-smoking despite other's claims); The large, covered, convenient and warm patio with another gas fireplace for smokers…
1) Devil's Point: One word, Stipperoke. Your Sunday just got better.
From the website: At Portland's rock 'n' roll strip club, pints of Pabst are $2.00 and IPA and micro drafts are $4.00 and under , while Jack-and-cokes run $6. Tall tables, bar stools and standers are clothed in red and lit with oil lamps, and red carpeting covers the floor. Spot lighting glows Lucifer red. Sexy strippers grace the chain-suspended stage while eager patrons enjoy the views.


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I loved meeting and working with this sweet family. When we first discussed a location for their session, she mentioned they like a rustic / urban look. So we decided the Fort Worth stockyards would be perfect. Plus there is a very "Texas" area across the street complete with cacti, railroad tracks, and a bridge. Such a fun location with a great variety within walking distance! The boys loved being able to run around. :) Hope you enjoy these as much as I did!
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London & I had so much fun at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. I love the variety the gardens offer within a short walking distance. She loved looking at everything and literally ran from one thing to the next. haha We did stop a few times for jumping sessions and twirling, of course. She is a great jumper, as you'll see, and happily obliged. :) I love photographing kids at this age. They're so inquisitive and active... those frozen moments capturing their personality are gems.
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This 2015 Lake Ridge Senior wanted an urban look, but one a little different than his brother last year. We decided to check out the Cultural Arts District in Fort Worth... the perfect mix of urban and greenery. We ended up around the Kimbell Art Museum & Modern Art Museum. Love the diversity these locations offer within walking distance! Congrats on your senior year, Jonathan!
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February is Heart Health Month.
What better time to consider the way we live and what we eat…and take steps to help ourselves to longer, healthier lives.
While some of the things we can do to preserve heart health may seem obvious, it's all too easy to ignore them…or not observe them as carefully as we could. According to the Heart Foundation, "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable".
The American Heart Association has published a list of important recommendations of how we can promote and maintain cardiac health. The information summarized here is available in greater detail at www.heart.org.
1) Burn calories. Use up as many as you take in through at least 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise a week.
2) Eat nutritious foods from all food groups. This includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. And remove the skin off of poultry and fish.
3) Eat less junk. We all like a treat once in a while, but limit high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, like soft drinks, sugar, and salt.
4) Prepare your food in healthy ways. Broil or bake fish instead of frying it. And speaking of fish, look for salmon, trout, and herring, which are rich on Omega-3 fatty acids. Also, opt for skim milk and other low-fat dairy products.
A little mindfulness and a few simple steps go a long way to promoting heart health and an overall healthier lifestyle. Always remember to consult with your physician prior to beginning any exercise program or significant changes to your diet.


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Completed in 2001, Allen Arena is a versatile facility hosting athletic events, on campus convocations, and other events such as dinners, concerts, area-wide worship services, and graduations. The arena is primarily used for basketball and volleyball athletic events and is also used for daily chapel services and occasional concerts.
The arena was named in honor of James C. and Linda Allen, the facility's primary benefactors. Allen Arena has served as host to the TSSAA Division II basketball championships since 2005.
March 5 - 7, 2020
$10 per day Thursday and Friday for school-age children and older. Admission for Saturday's championship games is $12. Championship Event Cards and TACA cards will be accepted for admission at the pass gate to the right of the main entrance. The TSSAA ID card and TMSAA ID card are not accepted for championship events. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/TSSAA.
Parking on Lipscomb's campus is extremely limited. For your convenience, shuttles will run for all guests every 15 minutes between 7 AM and 7:30 PM on both Thursday and Friday from Woodmont Hills Church of Christ, located at 3710 Franklin Pike. On Saturday no shuttles will run and the most available parking will be located on the North end of campus including Stokes School, located at 3701 Belmont Blvd., an 8-minute walk from Allen Arena.
All parking is completely free and first come, first served. You may view the campus map (PDF).
Team buses can unload at the Allen Arena loading dock, but a driver must remain with the bus. Once unloaded, the bus must be moved to Woodmont Hills Church of Christ, located at 3710 Franklin Pike, on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, team buses should utilize the Stokes School parking lot located at 3701 Belmont Blvd.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at Allen Arena. No outside food or drink will be allowed.
Visit the Lipscomb University website to find information about area lodging.
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Developmental Science Special Issue: Global Child Development
This study analyzed year two impacts on child school readiness from a school‐randomized trial of a one‐year preschool teacher training and coaching program, with and without parental‐awareness meetings, in Ghana. It found impacts of the teacher training intervention on children's overall school readiness were sustained, and were driven by sustained impacts on social‐emotional skills specifically.
Preschool programs have expanded rapidly in low‐ and middle‐income countries, but there are widespread concerns about whether they are of sufficient quality to promote children's learning and development. We conducted a large school‐randomized control trial ('Quality Preschool for Ghana' – QP4G) of a one‐year teacher training and coaching program, with and without parental‐awareness meetings, designed to improve preschool quality and child development. We followed 3,435 children in 240 schools in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, a country with universal pre‐primary education. A previous study reported positive impacts of teacher training (but not teacher training plus parental‐awareness meetings) at the end of the implementation year on some dimensions of classroom quality, teacher well‐being, and children's school readiness (Wolf et al., [2019] Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 12, 10–37). The present study analyzed a new round of data collected 1 year after the end of implementation to assess (a) the extent of persistence in impacts on child development and (b) whether such impacts vary by select child, household, and school characteristics. We found impacts of the teacher training intervention on children's overall school readiness were sustained (d = 0.13), but were only marginally statistically significant. When broken down by domain, impacts on social–emotional skills specifically persisted. Persistent negative effects of teacher training plus parental‐awareness meetings varied by the literacy status of the male parent such that negative impacts were concentrated in children in households with non‐literate male heads.
Data Availability Statement:: The data that support the findings of this study are openly available in 'World Bank Data Catalogue' at https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/dataset/ghana-quality-preschool-impact-evaluation-2017
The data for this study was collected using IDELA. Additional publications and content from the study are available here on the IDELA website.


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Australia, Brisbane, Employees, Jerk, Non-Dialogue, Restaurant | Working | April 8, 2019
It's lunchtime and we arrive at a casual place. The menu, the combos, and the system are a little confusing but we manage to order. The woman on the register is clearly on a working holiday, so the language and our multiple accents add to the confusion.
My companion and I sit at an outside table and comment on how her attitude didn't help but at least we got there. After a few minutes, she comes out from behind the counter and outside to our table and says, "Your food is ready. You need to come in and get it."
Yes, she came out empty handed to tell us to come in and get it!


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You Should Never Do These Things When Proposing to Your Partner
A proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so you don't want to blow it. Even if you've planned for months, popping the question can turn from good to terrible all too quickly. So, if you're ready to take that leap, here's some advice worth heeding. Before engaging in behavior you might regret, avoid these eight things if you want to avoid a terrible proposal.
1. Pop the question on a holiday
Holidays, at least the big ones, are observed for a reason. They're paid enough attention to garner celebrations in their own right, so leave them out of your big day. It's not a kid's fault he was born on Christmas day and has to suffer through a two-for-one holiday/birthday combo for the rest of his life. But if you choose to pop the question on a high-profile date, you've no one to blame but yourself.
On the flip side, and on a much more sullen, less celebratory note, Monica Medina gives another reason you shouldn't propose on a holiday. In The Huffington Post, she strongly advises against major holidays like Valentine's Day because that holiday will pretty much be ruined forever if things don't pan out. Instead, pick a day that's more or less meaningless to both of you. There's no sense in pushing your luck on this one.
2. Be trendy
Trendy places won't be in style forever, so it's best to steer clear of them. Just as your soon-to-be fiancé will avoid completely trendy wedding-day decor, so too should you avoid taking a knee at a hipster-approved venue. It's hot one day, ice-cold the next. And who knows, maybe the spot won't even be around in a couple of years. As Martha Stewart Weddings points out, it's best to choose a timeless location, like a scenic outdoor setting or a historic monument. That way, you'll be able to return to your engagement spot for years to come.
3. Propose in front of an audience
You know that person who asks his partner to marry him on the Jumbotron at a basketball game? Don't be that person. If there's any time to include only those directly involved, it's now. An intimate proposal will ensure the most meaningful of moments and make for a lasting memory filled with love rather than a bucket of spilled popcorn and an arena full of strangers. Plus, The Knot says if someone feels like they're on stage, they won't be able to savor the moment.
4. Come out of left field
Generally speaking, proposals are fun surprises. What you shouldn't do, though, is spring the idea on your partner out of nowhere. According to Wedding Ideas Magazine, you should know the answer you're going to get rather than just assuming. Confidence is great and all, but if you and your partner have never actually discussed the idea of an engagement, let alone marriage, things could get ugly, and fast.
5. Put the ring someplace ridiculous
You've seen it in movies: A guy asks the waiter at a Chinese restaurant to hide the ring in a fortune cookie. But this silly scenario always seems to go awry, and it gets delivered to the wrong table. Or, a character asks for the ring to come out with dessert only for it to be set ablaze by festive sparklers. While these onscreen stories may be far-fetched, it's worth taking note and exercising better judgment. GQ even cautions against putting the ring on a live animal. Unless you want old Sparky sprinting through the park with a couple of carats around his neck, think very carefully before tying a precious diamond onto his collar.
6. Propose empty-handed
We don't want to say it's all about the bling, but it certainly doesn't hurt. A survey conduced by The Knot asked more than 19,000 couples about the biggest engagement faux pas. "Proposing with no ring" took the No. 1 spot. However, if money's tight or your partner isn't into the whole engagement ring tradition, maybe there's something else you can substitute in its place. Perhaps a locket with your picture in it or a handmade ring crafted from wildflowers will do. You don't have to be the most creative person in the world, but you get the idea. Something physical to mark the momentous occasion will go a long way.
7. Tell (too many) people
A big mouth is hardly an enviable trait, so keep yours shut until it's time to pop the big question. Even if you're typically loose-lipped, fight the urge to blab about the pending proposal until after it's taken place. Martha Stewart Weddings says you don't want to run the risk of ruining the surprise, which is why it's in your very best interest to keep the details to yourself. Your partner's parents, and your own, may be on the need-to-know list, but they're likely the only ones who make the cut.
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You've heard it 1,000 times before: Practice makes perfect. The only way to ease your nerves before the big day is to run through what you're planning to say. Even if it's nothing fancy, your delivery will go more smoothly if you've practiced a time or two beforehand. Wedding Ideas Magazine explains, "Getting the proposal right is all about good timing, wording, and minimal hiccups — so practice, practice, practice!"


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Video exchange hits the www
London-based TVZ and New York's Newsmarket both announce that high speed video exchange over the internet is now a reality. The development is likely to benefit freelancers around the world.
TVZ, the UK-based broadcast information exchange claims to have finally cracked the software involved in enabling entirely web-based video exchange. The move could revolutionise the global television news business, where the distribution of news footage is dominated by Reuters TV and Associated press Television News (APTN).
The development of the software has been a Holy Grail for former camaraman Pete Henderson and former WTN correspondent Ken Herron who set up TVZ's predecessor, the ill-fated Tvnewsweb.com, in 2000. That operation failed because it could not deliver the final part in the equation, the broadcast quality footage, over the worldwide web. Although news editors around the world were able to view offerings in real time in non-broadcast quality, the final delivery still depended on satellites and that was the expense which drove tvnewsweb to the wall.
The new service was first offered on TVZ's site in the last week of June and Henderson is confident that it will win back the custom of the small TV stations which struggle to afford the high priced packages on offer from RTV and APTN.
The service is also likely to receive a warm welcome from the world's freelance community, who stand to benefit most from the service because it is designed to ensure that clients pay them directly. TVZ will be, effectively, the middle-man who puts producer and client in touch with each other. This is a sharp contrast to the traditional system, which has ensured that freelancers benefit least from their own work.
In a separate move, the New York based NewsMarket, Inc., the web-based video distribution specialist, has raised $3 million in new capital to fund expansion of its products and services. Ascend Venture Group led a syndicate of institutional investors, while several strategic investors also participated in the financing round, which was over-subscribed by 50 percent.
Through The NewsMarket's unique global platform, journalists worldwide are able to search, preview and download broadcast-quality video from various sources, including major global companies, government agencies, NGOs, other institutions and freelance news producers. The NewsMarket derives revenue from these content creators to market and distribute their video to media users. Most of the content stored in TheNewsMarket's archives is available to broadcasters free of rights and free of charge.
"We're on track to become a major player in the video news distribution sector," says Shoba Purushothaman, CEO and co-founder of The NewsMarket. "Despite revenue growth of more than 400 percent, we decided to look for extra capital to help us move as fast as we need to in order to leverage our 18-month lead in this market, and to launch second-generation products".
James Thomas, The NewsMarket's Director of Strategic Alliances, added, "The timing is perfect. Broadcast-quality delivery over the Internet is now a reality thanks to companies like Telestream and TVZ. We expect The NewsMarket to become an essential tool for broadcast journalists looking for anything from breaking news to stock shots. The potential is almost limitless, and we'll be working closely with both established and emerging content providers and users to ensure we give the industry what it wants in the digital age."


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UN threatens aid pullout in Sri Lanka
The United Nations has threatened to suspend its aid operations in Sri Lankaafter truce monitors accused government forces of executing aid workers in the civil war-torn country.
International ceasefire monitors blamed government troops Wednesday for the killing of 17 aid workers earlier this month.
The men and women, who worked on tsunami relief projects for Action Against Hunger, were found face down in their office compound and had been shot in the head at close range.
All but one of the victims were members of the minority Tamil community.
The Sri Lankan government denies any involvement in the deaths and accused the Nordic truce monitors of being biased in favour of the rebel Tamil Tigers.
The International Red Cross said the fighting in northern Sri Lanka is so intense that it's no longer safe to take foreigners out by ship.
Hundreds of people have been killed this month alone after a ceasefire between the government and the Tamil Tigers fell apart.
Calls for Canadian involvement
The situation has promptedrenewed calls for the Canadian government to get more involved in trying to solve the ethnic dispute.
With so much violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, the return to a brutal civil war in Sri Lanka has garnered little attention here in Canada, which has frustrated Canada's Tamil community, said David Poopalapillai, spokesman for the Canadian Tamil Congress.
"We are being ignored," Poopalapillai said. "Canada has engaged itself and been able to resolve many conflicts in the world, why not in Sri Lanka? Why are we not being heard?
Liberal leadership hopeful Bob Rae, who has worked with an international agency to try to bring peace to the embattled country, saidit is time forCanada toget more involved.
"The situation is really deteriorating — assassinations, landmines, planes strafing orphanages where dozens of young people were killed," Rae told CBC News.
Rae said he believes countries giving aid to Sri Lanka, such as Canada, should put more pressure on both the government and the rebels to negotiate an end to the conflict, but are too distracted by other matters.
"The trouble with the world today is you just can't say, 'we've got a crisis here today. Sorry, we'll get to you in a minute,'" he said.
Rae said he was devastated by the death of his friend, Kethesh Loganathan, a Tamil activist working with the government who was assassinated a couple of weeks ago.
Another of Rae's friends, Sri Lankan foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, was assassinated a year ago while stepping out of his pool.
"It's haunted me," Rae said.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper insisted the Conservatives aren't ignoring the conflict.
"Our government has been actively engaged with the international community — with the Norwegian interlocutor and others in trying to urge negotiations," Harper said.
But Harper added both sides don't seem much interested in talking at the moment.
After coming to power, the Conservatives put the Tamil Tigers on a list of banned terrorist groups — something the former Liberal government refused to do.


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We're five games into the BBT5, and I'm showing a profit, but still without a ToC seat.
I've steadily improved as the series has progressed, both in terms of horseshoe powers and actual poker. I've rarely played a hand I couldn't justify (yes, even KO'ing Riggs with 89o.) I still need to up the aggression at key times, and need the odd "bounce" to go my way, but I like where I'm heading.
Sunday say me cash in 18th place, for a $36 profit. Last night's Poker From The Rail (which, when shortened to PftR reads like "poofter"... sorry, it had to be said, but does not reflect on Reverend Al, who is still da man) game saw me KO'd in 8th.
Last night was a case of lost races, bad position, and good decisions that had poor results.
AQ lost a couple races, including my final one. J9s on the button with a short stack isn't great, but enough to make me pause for thought. Until someone goes in before me. Of course, I would have won the hand and tripled up, but I can always console myself with good decisions, right? Right?
When I hit a few runs of cards, I got mostly blinds, or boards that crushed me. QQ looks great until you're up against an all-in and the chipleader. A9 won that hand, but I was smart enough to get out of the way before it cost me more than the cost of the flop. JJ went down to AA for a solid chunk of my stack, and I never really recovered from that one.
But my biggest problem was the guy to my left. Hoy, the eventual winner of last night's match, was there for the last half of the game. This wasn't such a big deal when our stacks were the same size. It became a problem as he built up a mountain of chips.
Hoy may lead you to believe he played only quality hands. In reality, he used his chipstack wisely. He made a few calls with suited connectors, A-rag, and other hands that he would have folded if the bets he was calling were any sort of threat to his stack. But they were catching. He also applied pressure at any sign of weakness. I can think of at least twice where he bet to put me all-in on the river and I was POSITIVE he was weak, but I was still weaker, so I had to let it go. Nor could I be sure I could have pushed him off whatever he had if I'd gone all-in before him. 9k vs 50k isn't really a contest in that case.
This position kept me from being too aggressive, and from being able to tell any sort of story that could get me a fold. Without cards, you have to rely on selective aggression and convincing your opponents you have them beat. Especially when you've got just enough chips to have some fold equity.
But a final table and back-to-back cashes ain't so bad. Here's hoping I keep the streak going. I'm not sure I'll make The Mookie this week, so I'll have to drag out that momentum a bit longer.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Improving in the BBT5
We're five games into the BBT5, and I'm showing a profit, but still without a ToC seat.
3 comments:
- Hammer Player a.k.a Hoyazo said...
I was dealt pocket Aces 63 times last night.
- Astin said...
That explains where they went. I think you were in my seat.
- Dawn Summers said...
HAHAHA You had your own share of AA, Astin! I saw! And evidently that's kinda your thing as someone referred to them as pocket Astins.


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Recently I've progressed from feeling low into depression and one of the tell-take signs is a complete disregard for taking care of myself. I just don't care. And what does an act of self-sabotage look like? It's not going on a bender, avoiding an important deadline or staying up all hours. No - it's going … Continue reading Pitiful acts of rebellion
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Making a 'first aid kit' for depression
I've been struggling with mild depression for the last five days or so. I've put into practice a couple of the techniques that I learnt during my counselling sessions and I've got support from my partner and friends. But I realised that I have forgotten several things that helped in the past. And I've made … Continue reading Making a 'first aid kit' for depression


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How To Spice Up Your Hair Game
Posted on May 29 2017
I have recently been looking at my hair in photographs and thinking I need an update. My colour was drab and my hair looked the exact same day in, day out.
Most of us just don't have the time to do lavish hairstyles each day. But if you're like me, sometimes a little drama is in order. So here are some pretty simple ways to spice things up.
Hair accessories
Hair accessories are a fun addition to the everyday look. You can keep your hair down and add a few classic pieces as a fun twist. Or make a simple updo look incredibly put together.
I like to throw on a fun headband from time to time or replace my regular bobby pins for some jeweled gold ones.
Dye - Semi Permanent
Wanna go a little crazy this weekend but still need to look like a professional at work on Monday? There are loads of washable hair dyes you can add to make heads turn. Try just dying a couple strands or just the bottoms of your hair for a fun festival vibes. Remember to try a spot check on your hair before going all over your head.
Tip: Remember to try a spot check on your hair before going all over your head.
Hair Stencil Design
This is an add-on to dyes. You can actually get a stencil and spray dye, to make a fun design for your hair.
This works well if your hair is pinned/tied back tightly to form a strong base of strands that will not move throughout the day. Seal it with some hairspray and you are good to go!
Check out Janine Ker Instagram - This artist turned hairstylist will have you inspired.
New Style Cut
I am the worst offender of keeping my hair the same. Literally, it's been straight for like 8 years... But think about it, maybe an update is in order. Ever run into those older women that are still rocking the Farrah or even worse...the mullet?!
You don't have to get crazy but you can update your look as time passes.
Tip: If you like a certain style or colour, find 10 pictures of the same style to bring to a hairdresser. You want them to be able to see the cut or colour from every angle, multiple times. Instead of just one shadowy pic. This way, they can best match the look you want!
Learn How To Do A Blow Out
Ever leave the hairdresser with bouncy voluminous hair and think you can take over the world? Your hair is full of body but still feels light and airy. This, my darling, is the result of a really good blowout.
It's actually relatively simple to replicate, with minimal tools. All you need is some volume spray, a round brush, and a blow dryer.
I actually learned from a YouTuber by the name of Alexandrea Garza.
Her instructions are actually easy to understand and follow. The best part, the result has my colleagues asking if I just got my hair done!
Simple and Fun Updo
When it comes to hair - If it takes too long, I'm out. So finding easy and quick updos is my forte. I love a high pony wrapped with your own hair. A top knot that literally takes me 3 minutes to achieve, or a sleek low pony.
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's manned mission to the moon, Health Law Scan binged on a month of TV interviews and videos from when humans first walked on the lunar surface. As Health Law Scan dreamed of galaxies far away, the gravitational pull of earthly demands diverted our attention back to recent healthcare developments. We began July with an analysis of an executive order that previewed the administration's intent to compel hospitals and insurers to disclose contracted rates to consumers. We followed that with key takeaways from the AHLA Annual Meeting on how new tech is changing healthcare. Moving further into the month, we addressed the CMS Patients Over Paperwork RFI, what the new OIG reports portend for the hospice industry, the FCC's proposed $100 million telehealth pilot fund, and an immigration update on what the August 2019 visa bulletin means for healthcare. And going boldly where no Fast Break has gone before, we recapped June's webinar on recent DOJ compliance guidance from our first live video broadcast! So if you've been busy in a distant galaxy, or just hurtling toward the final frontier, we've powered up an assemblage of out of this world blog posts for you here.
New OIG Reports Result in Another Black Eye for the Hospice Industry
Immigration Update: What Does the August 2019 Visa Bulletin Mean for Healthcare?
CMS Patients over Paperwork RFI: Cut the Red Tape
June Fast Break: Our First Foray into Live Video Broadcasts!
Tele-Tuesday: FCC Proposes $100 Million Telehealth Pilot Fund
How New Tech Is Changing Healthcare – Key Takeaways from the 2019 AHLA Annual Meeting
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OTT is growing in Norway but the TV screen is back, said Bjarne Myklebust, head of IP distribution NRK, at the Nordic Media Summit.
According to figures from NRK, 24% now use OTT services in Norway, up from 5% in Q2 2012, and Youtube is still used by more than 40%. In Norway, 34% of all households now have a Netflix subscription.
In terms of viewership, NRK has about the same weekly reach as Netflix in the OTT space. The Norwegian public broadcaster reports about 180 petabyte in traffic just for NRK in 2015.
Watching OTT services on the big screen is now back: in 2016 OTT viewing accounted for 36%, mobile 4%, PC 42% and tablets 17%. This compares with PC 66%, big screen TV 11%, mobile 4% and tablets 19% in 2014. The switch back to the traditional TV set is largely due to better devices with Apple TV leading the market in Norway.
Reaching a younger audience is a challenge for all public broadcasters, but Bjarne said that they are still watching traditional TV, 34% OTT and traditional TV 66%.
"The challenge is to get the 16 year olds back to NRK."
In order to achieve this, NRK has created the Skam drama series. "This is drama they can relate to, played and written by their peers with social media helping to build story and characters." Apart from the regular instalments, NRK has also created short form videos, five minutes per day, for mobile viewing."
However, very young viewers (2-11 years old) prefer the tablet, with 64% watching, compared to PCs at 17%, the TV set at 5% and mobile 15%.
Interestingly, when NRK changed its UX for these young viewers with a dedicated UX – rather than using the generic NRK UX, the number of views doubled with exactly the same content. "The UX has to be tailored. First we used the generic player, but after we made a new UX for kids, the same content generated a much higher reach."


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Post family pictures after church on Sunday; the weather and the sunshine were begging us for a walk to the park.
Funny how these three act like they've known each other for years.
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Making her Open Air Theatre debut, director Maria Aberg is set to inject something new into the cult musical, Little Shop of Horrors. A 'bold force in British theatre' (BroadwayWorld), Aberg has developed a reputation for tackling challenging pieces, but always with her own spin.
A stalwart at the RSC, her productions of Dr Faustus (complete with a cabaret style scene for the Seven Deadly Sins), and her Glastonbury-esque As You Like It, garnered both critical acclaim and delighted audiences with originality and style.
Aberg's production of Roald Dahl's classic, Fantastic Mr Fox, was 'full of gusto and glee, not afraid of playing up to the author's penchant for the gruesome' (Independent), and her latest production The Duchess of Malfi at the RSC was 'so bloody you need a blanket' (Guardian) – so we can't wait to see what she does with Little Shop of Horrors!
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