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ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship is very difficult to get into and you need to be a very good team to manage the whole course. At the same time many people want to experience the ÖTILLÖ course; which in itself is impossible as it is too complex for us to do anything but the race once a year and at full race pace.
That is why we now introduce the very, beautiful ÖTILLÖ Sprint Final 15K which covers the last and very emotional part of the grueling World Championship course.
This sprint race is not easy but you do not have to go fast. We suggest that you have some previous racing experience as you can meet a lot of current along the way.
The winners of each category will get a free entry to an ÖTILLÖ Qualifier of choice for the following year.
The ÖTILLÖ Sprint Final 15K covers most of the last and very emotional part of the grueling World Championship course. A total distance of 15 km, with 10 runs and 9 swims. The longest swim will be 1 150 metres. Some swims can have a lot of current. The runs are beautiful and tough; some on soft trail, some on cliffs, some on old country roads and some with a lot of people around.
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- Total race distance 14 590 m
- Trail-running 11 950 m
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- Swim sections 9
- Longest swim 1 150 m
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100 Years Ago - May 1913
Shirt Co. forms alliance
The Empire Shirt Company of Warrensburgh has formed a big business deal with one of the largest collar manufacturing concerns in Troy which provides for the sale of the entire output of the local factory, with its present capacity doubled.
The Troy concern, which manufacturers collars and cuffs exclusively, has 25 salesmen on the road covering the entire region and each one of these men will carry a complete line of the Empire Shirt Company's samples. This will positively assure a ready market for all the goods that can possibly be made here. The factory will be greatly enlarged and when the fall business begins, there will be a great demand for operators.
This means much to Warrensburgh.
With plenty of work for everyone, the old days of prosperity will return. The empty houses, of which there are at present not a few, will be filled and property values will rise again. Town businessmen in all lines of trade will share in the benefits of the upcoming boom. Families in surrounding towns who desire steady work need not hesitate to come to Warrensburgh in the fall as they will indeed find a good life here.
Henry Crandall's will contested
The late Henry Crandall died about two months ago, leaving his entire estate, estimated at $1 million, in trust for the city of Glens Falls. Most of the estate is real property, part of which is a park of several thousand acres.
Several persons who claim to be heirs of the late Mr. Crandall have taken steps to contest the aged philanthropist's will. The heirs are Harvey S. Crandall of Lake George, Henry Crandall Durkee, Anna Wickes and Anna M. Lawlor. They maintain that the will is not the last will and is therefore invalid.
Will Rogers becomes a father
World famous salty comedian and actor Will Rogers, now touring the country after successfully appearing on Broadway vaudeville stage, has become a father for the second time. His wife Bettie Blake gave birth to Mary Amelia Rogers on May 18, 1913 at her mother's home in Rogers, Ark. (Note - Cowboy philosopher William Penn Adair Rogers, one of the best known performers in the country, was famous for his saying, "I never met a man that I didn't like." He often made political jokes about what he read in the newspapers. He took his first airplane ride in 1915 and later died on Aug. 15, 1935 when he was 55 years old at Point Barrow, Alaska, in a plane crash with aviator Wiley Post.)
Death in the news
William O. Terry, 41, lessee and landlord of the Bolton House, died Sunday evening after only two hours illness of cerebral hemorrhage. He was apparently in good health until around 7 p.m. when he complained of severe pains in his head. Two physicians were called who could afford no relief. Rev. Father Livingstone was called from Lake George to administer the last sacraments of the Catholic church.
George Streeter, 45, proprietor of the Phoenix Hotel at Hague, died Saturday evening after an illness extending over several years. He leaves a widow, one sister and three brothers, Eugene, Scott and Robert Streeter.
Miss Jane Nichols, 75, a lifelong resident of Lake George, was found dead in bed at her home Monday afternoon on Canada street. She had been ill for more than a year. Three brothers, Sidney, Melvin and Henry Nichols and three sisters, Lorene, Eliza and Eve Nichols, survive her.
George Morrison, infant son of Eugene Morrison of Schroon Avenue, Warrensburgh, died Tuesday night of German measles. The child was practically recovered when the disease attacked the brain and quickly caused death.
Mrs. Nelson Alger died March 31, 1913 at her home on Horicon Avenue, Warrensburgh, after a short illness of pleurisy. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Florence Alger.
Thomas Bentley, 89, an old resident of Brant Lake, died April 7, 1913 at the home of his son, William Bentley.
Lydia A. Armstrong, 88, of Johnsburgh, died at the home which she shared with her daughter, Elizabeth Armstrong. She was also the mother of William H. Armstrong.
In Johnsburgh Corners an 8-year-old son of Horace Hack died April 12, 1913 of pneumonia. Burial was in the Hack Cemetery and the bearers were E.J. Little, Delbert Waddell and Jay Morehouse.
Historic affair remembered
John W. Millington, a native of Chestertown but now a resident of Portland, Oregon, who served two terms of enlistment in the Union Army during the Civil War and was a member of the party that pursued and captured John Wilkes Booth, 27, near Bowling Green, Va. after his assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, has written a graphic description of his part in the historic affair containing many little known details. Millington was born in 1843 and enlisted in Company E, 93rd N.Y. Volunteer Infantry in 1861.
A copy of the story is in the possession of the writer's brother, Robert Millington of Warrensburgh. John Millington related that before Booth died of gunshot wounds on April 26, 1865, the prisoner told others to tell his mother that what he did was "for the good of the country."
Lively auction brings crowd
One of the largest auction sales ever held in Glens Falls or vicinity was held April 30, 1913 at the Griffing & Leland stable which lasted all that day. According to auctioneer Frasier, he was forced to continue the sale one day longer. A large number of buyers were present from out-of-town and many good bargains were secured. The sales totaled $5,000 the first day and at least $20,000 worth of stock remained.
Two matched pairs of coach horses were sold out-of-town and a handsome pair of gray horses were sold to the Lake Placid Club for $495. W.M. Stone of Saratoga secured a handsome pair of gray cobs for $470. Two demi-coaches were sold, one to city liveryman Charles W. Seeley, and another to Mr. Pattridge of Schuylerville. Many buyers who traveled long distances could expect to secure excellent bargains.
Mayor Griffing is to retire after 30 years in business and he has stated that everything will be sold and the business will pass out of existence.
News roundabout
Putting his mouth over the spout of a steaming tea kittle, the 5-year-old son of Charles Harrington of Harrington Hill, Warrensburgh received burns in his mouth and throat which it is feared will cause his death.
Little Robert Moses, son of Frank Moses of Chester, is ill with scarlet fever and the house has been placed under quarantine. Several cases of German measles have also been reported there.
In North Thurman, the heavy wind that blew the last week of March 1913 blew down a barn on Henry Moon's place. The structure was 30 by 60 feet and the timbers were all broken up and the structure was ruined.
George Jenks of Landon Hill, Chester delivered a barrel of maple syrup at Riverside Station, April 12, 1913, to be shipped to a customer in Rutland, Vt.
Fred R. Mixter is setting out some shade trees on his Warrensburgh property on the bank of the Schroon River. (Note: Fred Mixter lived in the stone building which is today across from Warren Ford.)
Mrs. Gertrude Park Stephens of Chestertown, has returned home from New York City and is now getting ready for the summer season. (Note: I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows anything about this lady, as I have reader who is interested in her for reasons of genealogy.)
Readers are welcome to contact Adirondack Journal correspondent Jean Hadden at firstname.lastname@example.com or 623-2210.


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Steel 'cross' will stay at WTC memorial, court says
There will be no separation between this steel "cross" and the World Trade Center memorial.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday rejected a bid by American Atheists Inc. to remove the famed cross-shaped steel beams that survived the 9/11 attacks from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
The federal appeals panel sided with Manhattan federal Judge Deborah Batts' ruling last year that the relic's historical importance outweighs potential concerns over issues of separation of church and state.
"[Given] the absence of any evidence of ulterior religious motives, and the undisputed historical significance of The Cross at Ground Zero, we conclude that, as a matter of law, the record compels the conclusion that the actual purpose of displaying the cross in the September 11 Museum is a genuine secular interest in recounting the history of extraordinary events," the panel wrote.


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Chicken Salad with Apple and Dried Cranberries
2 servings
- 1 1/2 cup of shredded or diced rotisserie chicken (skinless)
- one stalk of chopped green onion (scallion)
- 1 cup of chopped Granny Smith apple
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmann's)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Combined all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the mayonnaise. I didn't add any salt since the rotisserie chicken was already salty. Serve on a bed of your favorite lettuce or make it into a sandwich!


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<< Continued from page 5
Instilling 'disquiet' is as integral to ballad-composing as to ballad-writing.
The eerie, 'distempered' feel of ballad is something Gurney captures especially
well in some of his best songs, often reaching out well beyond the traditional,
slightly four-square, four-in-a-bar ballad framework to achieve his effect.
Even among the best known published songs - 'The Twa Corbies', 'Edward'
and so on - there are examples aplenty. One of his finest achievements -
related in mood and genre, though like 'Last Hours' not a ballad as such
- is another Wilfrid Gibson song, 'All Night Under the Moon'.
The restlessness at the outset is achieved in several ways: the dark
G sharp minor key, emphasised all the more (as often with Gurney) by an
avoidance of placing the tonic note (here G sharp) on the main beat, instead
throwing it onto the off-beat. The initial disquiet is simply and even more
effectively maintained by the introduction of the note E - the minor sixth
of the scale - almost nonchalantly in the accompaniment (bar 2) on the second
offbeat: the weakest, most surreptitious spot in a 3/4 bar.
If unease hangs in the air, it is only increased by the arrival of the
vocal line. The process continues: that disquieting E is now displaced to
a crotchet on the second beat, only immediately to be telescoped, or echoed,
in the third beat triplet ('under the'). By bar four, the E has settled
firmly, succubus-like, on the first beat as root bass.
These simple devices, encompassed within the space of a mere few bars,
achieve their desired end: a kind of psychological restlessness is set up,
not altogether unlike that found in some darker Brahms keyboard intermezzi
- even though the fourth bar also introduces the kind of routinely imitated
Brahmsian figure
'All night Under the Moon' (Songs 1, p.15)
whose use by Gurney (see also the preludes) as a kind of mannered padding
can occasionally detract from, rather than enhance, his writing for the
These opening two lines of 'All Night under the Moon' also illustrate
another intriguing Gurney feature: his habit of building into his tunes
slightly curious, asymmetrical arches spanning or incorporating a full octave:
not necessarily starting and ending on the tonic (compare the opening and
close of 'The Fields are Full') or dominant (as here, D sharp-D sharp);
as commonly it may be a supertonic or leading note, or more likely still,
a flattened seventh. Compare the extended melody line of 'Desire in Spring'
(see the example above), where that same flattened seventh (a Gurney favourite)
is accorded special emphasis, underlined further by the word-setting ('love
... mothers': 'lonely ... twilight'). As often as not, these asymmetrical
octaves produce a curious, slightly lop-sided effect: a hallmark of Gurney's
style and melody, and one that is constantly rewarding and refreshing.
By the top of the second page, that initially wayward E natural of 'All
Night under the Moon' seems almost domesticated, or accommodated, by the
bar of E major ('meadows of'). We have travelled, emotionally speaking,
a long way in a few bars. All is not yet plain daylight, however: at 'calling
and crying', the nervous, irregular opening pattern adjusts once again:
the E natural shifts to the first offbeat, just preempting the voice ('calling');
the initial D sharp-G sharp pattern is itself reversed ('crying'); and an
additional intruder, an A sharp (the supertonic), gets thrown in, like a
passing bird cry, for good measure (the intruder is rapidly seen off, cancelled
out by the A naturals of the following bars.)
What follows is a curiously successful example of Gurney chromaticism,
as an emotionally charged vocal line gropes and feels its way back to the
G sharp minor of the start.
Those Yeatsian whisperings are, after all, benign: this is a night, shadows
and all, with which accommodation can be made.
As often, Gurney has been anticipating, telegraphing: he has set the
wires buzzing. For as Gibson's second stanza progresses, the mood becomes
increasingly affirmative, and it is for that wandering, restless sixth degree,
by some strange alchemy magically converted to an E sharp (major sixth)
where least expected, that he reserves the strongest moment of affirmation:
'Together we're flying' (see also 'hush of the night', where the E sharp
significantly recurs near the close of the song). The interval of a minor
sixth, key to the Yeatsian unease Gurney conjures up in this song, is time-hallowed
as an instrument of pathos - the rising interval of Dowland's Lachrymae
('Flow, my tears ...'), or the grieving alto solo 'It is finished' in the
St John Passion.
Gurney knows it well - witness the opening line of 'Sleep' (D flat-F;
D flat-B double flat).
Conscious, or unconscious? Artless, or artful, spontaneity? The source
of Gurney's canny, or uncanny, intuition for what sounds 'right' is continually
teasing and elusive. The 'Elizabethan' songs' true origins, as Michael Hurd
reminds us ('There are no obvious models for the Elizas': Ordeal,
p.39), are tantalisingly hard to pinpoint. Where did he get them
from - if not from the Elizabethans themselves? (Brahms's intermezzi and
organ preludes may again perhaps underlie the accompanimental figures).
Still, 'All Night under the Moon' is as crystalline and inspired, in its
own way, as his handling of 'Sleep', which itself seems plucked from another
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Adult Ballez @ BAX!
with Katy Pyle & Ballez Company Dancers
$14/class or 6 class card for $72 (drop-in, no pre-registration required)
Thursdays, February 15-March 22 & May 17-June 21
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Adult Ballez is a dance class that explores the traditionally gender-binaried, exclusive culture of ballet class, radically re-imagining it as a site of liberatory, joyful, and inclusive queer play. Shifting the focus away from traditional ideas of virtuosity, we explore the virtuosity of genderqueer embodiment, practice energetic mirroring, learn inclusive partnering techniques, seek out (and destroy) our culturally constructed biases, and discover new freedom to witness the beauty of one another as we dance to the beats of queer icons! Starting with authentic (fantasy) movement, we warm-up at the barre, then move to center to turn, jump, practice partnering, and help each other fly across the floor.
Classes are open to all queers and allies. Socks are useful, ballet shoes not required, beginner to advanced levels are ALL WELCOME.


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The wind subsided to a mere 40km per hour and the sun was shining. The pumper truck arrived at lunch time and there was a steady stream of mixer trucks for the next couple hours. Picture heavy post as the boys and I have a cake to decorate!
|The littlest having a snack!
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Foreclosure Doom & GloomThursday, October 8, 2009
In scouring the foreclosure news this morning, I didn't come up empty-handed. According to Reuters, "Every 13 seconds in America, there is another foreclosure filing." It almost sounds like the intro to one of those public service announcements. A point from the article worth noting:
A recent pickup in sales and home prices in some regions has been heralded as a sign that the crisis in residential real estate may be close to bottoming out, after the steepest price decline since at least 1890.
But nearly half of recent sales have been attributed to foreclosures or "short sales" at bargain-basement prices.
Meanwhile, BofA (Bank of America) which is currently facing the wrath of government lawmakers and regulators for alleged misdeeds, is trying to placate government's social justice bulldogs by modifying loans to keep people out of foreclosure. According to a CNBC report, in August 2009 "one in every 357 homes received a foreclosure filing." The numbers in the states with the highest rates of foreclosure are amazing. In Nevada (#1), it's 1 in 62, in Florida (#2) it's 1 in 140, and in California (#3) it's 1 in 144.
5 Responses to Foreclosure Doom & Gloom
October 8th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Reuters states a fact, that is, foreclosures will continue as long as jobs disappear and folks can't make mortgage payments. It will be at least ten years before things normalize according to many in the know. As I stated in another of Karen's columns today, boomers, if they lose jobs, and if they wake up to uncle sam's unquenchable thirst for all the money they can steal from hard working middle class americans, the boomers will cash in 401k's so they can pay off that mortgage. Better to have a paid off roof over one's head, than no roof at all. Obviously that 401K has no guarantee it will be there when you need it..and judging by the recent months of corruption/basic bullsh_t bailouts, anyone who banks on their 401K not being touched is living in la la land. If you don't think that a socialist agenda is NOT on their minds, then check out Obama's new czar, Sunstein. This sad soul states the claim that Americans are too racist for socialism. As well, he defends
communism and a deplorable welfare state. In essence, if you are white and are a hard worker, disciplined and master of self, you should be punished and carry others on your back. One would think that a name like Sunstein, you would expect a higher degree of intelligence, but then there are many folks whose IQ's are smaller than their shoe size. Shame on you Sad Sunstein, you who claim we have all the rights to expect entitlements galore. Your aching acquisitive taste for other's monies extends to wanting to change the Constitution to reflect all the midget mindedness of a true blue communistic state replete with rights to steal, plunder and make all more equal…equally miserable that is. . For those wanting to learn more of this nutcake philosophy, check url….http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=112243
October 8th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
"Every 13 seconds in America, there is another foreclosure filing."
Do you, Karen, or does anyone else, hate it when statistics presented this way? Because initially I wonder which bank worker out there is filing foreclosures at 3:03 a.m? (Assume any time zone.) All right, I know it shouldn't be taken literally, but it just gets my hackles up. For me it's akin to those invented stats that governments love to trot out, e.g., "The gov't claims banning smoking in all public places will save 600 non-smokers per year." (This was in some UK paper a few years back.) Really? 600 exactly? How do they know that? Why can't I have access to this omniscient crystal ball? Because I'd really love to win the lottery for once so I can buy my own private island to cater to smokers, drinkers and those people who like a cheeseburger now and then and don't want to feel guilty for it.
Just sayin' is all. :)
October 8th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Yeah, I hate it — that's why I made fun of it. "This is your house. This is your house on foreclosure….."
October 8th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
A few years ago the banks would send out phony contractors to sign people up for home repair loans which the banks used to steal the homes from the owners. I remember reading that some banks were barred from some states because they got caught. It may be that the Federal Reserve as well as the banks need to be dissolved permanently!!
October 9th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Such a hard thing to see… every 13 seconds!! I read in other place that per day we have more than 6000 foreclosures… That's a situation without control!


text: Privacy Foundation launches Privacy Center at the University of Denver Published on July 27, 2000. The Privacy Foundation, a non-profit organization that does research and education on privacy issues, and the University of Denver have established the Privacy Center at the university, the first such research and education facility, with a mission of investigating the erosion of personal privacy in the information age and the ways that individuals can protect themselves. The Privacy Center is studying software, communications technologies and Internet services that are collecting information from individuals through cookies, Web bugs and other surveillance tools. The results will be released shortly at privacyfoundation.org. Richard M. Smith, an online privacy expert, is leading the foundation effort as chief technology officer.Copyright July 2000, Crain Communications Inc. Most Popular In this article: News


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Advice for newly single seniors from someone who's been there.
In this catch-all self-help book, Hutchins addresses about every conceivable situation or fear a survivor of a long relationship might encounter upon finding him- or herself alone in the world for the first time in decades. With her friendly, encouraging style, the author doles out pointers, resources and the necessary kick-in-the-pants from time to time, to help readers claim the potential happiness awaiting them in the next phase of life. Seniors can find numerous opportunities for meeting new, compatible people, as well as achieving self-fulfillment and financial security, she argues, by tapping into their talents and interests, latent or not. The author guides newly single seniors past the pitfalls of dating again after so many years out of the game, such as indulging in bad habits picked up during a long relationship and talking incessantly about one's ex. She offers no-nonsense advice on taking an honest look in the mirror and fixing what needs fixing–money problems, alcohol or substance abuse, etc.–and surmounting other challenges–impotence, dating after a mastectomy, etc.–with a little creativity and a healthy outlook. Hutchins also tackles the thorny issues seniors may face once they've found someone and are starting a new, serious relationship–ranging from whether or not to co-habit and/or marry again to how to deal with resentful adult children–and offers suggestions on how to resolve them. The author illustrates her wide-ranging wisdom throughout with both real and fictional stories about the subjects she addresses. Hutchins's work is a collection of conversations with a highly knowledgeable, sensitive, insightful friend. Her suggestions are widely applicable, for both men and women, while also being highly practical and specific. Some readers may enjoy the loosely organized, casual style of the book, but others may wish for a little more cohesion between chapters.
All in all, good advice for making the most of the rest of one's life.


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Unless something totally awesome happens in the few remaining days we have left of 2007, this will be my last post of the year. To celebrate, I found a funny picture on Neatorama that I will share with you. HNY, ladies.
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Fist of the Empire
Kaelo Vullo
Hutt Enforcer
Kaelo Vullo is a female Zabrak warrior of above average height, back-length dark hair, swarthy complexion and complex, swirling tattoos on her face and upper body. She carries herself with confidence, and her brown eyes miss very little. She smiles rarely but genuinely, and she has an unnerving tendency to stare unblinkingly as she assesses a person.
Kaelo's dress tends to have a flair for fashion, yet remain practical. This tends to mean colorful, heat-resistant clothing with tasteful jewelry on Tatooine. She wears a utility belt with a blaster pistol in her holster and shock gloves tucked into the waistband.
Kaelo was born on Iridonia to a merchant family. She entered the regional military and served several tours of duty both on and offworld, eventually mustering out and joining a mercenary unit. She was assigned to be a procurement officer. In the process of making contacts she encountered a recruiter for a Hutt kajidic on Tatooine.
While she is relatively new to Jabba's organization, she has become a trusted operative. She is paid well for her loyalty, and lives in opulent apartments in Bestine. She lives as if there is no distinction between her personal and private life. She is careless about romantic attachments and indifferent to anything not of her immediate interest.
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I was so surprise to receive a text message and some calls from Daryl that he was sick. He was totally fine before I go to work. What I can't understand was, he doesn't have a cough nor colds that might trigger his fever so it doubled my worry. I wished it wasn't dengue.
His Dad had a hard time making him drink paracetamol. Maawain kasi yun si Daryl and he doesn't want to see Jami crying which I totally disagree. I mean, He's more kawawa kapag hindi sya nakainom ng gamot at lumala ang sakit diba? That's what I have been telling Daryl.
Anyhow, when we came home that night, he was fine naman. Until he had fever again before the medicine lapse. I had to be awake that night since he's having a hard time sleeping. He's very hot, around 38.5 degrees Celsius. I had to wipe him with wet towel from time to time so to release the heat, although he doesn't like it, I have to do it so he'll feel better. He's crying from time to time for a reason I can't understand. I don't know kung may masakit ba sa kanya or what. I don't have an idea. He's fever will go down for a bit then would spike up again before the medicine lapse.
|Grumpy little baby!
I took a day off work on Friday payday. Mejo na stress ako ng slight because I was told that his HMO enrollment has expired. I somewhat expected that since the company who provides the HMO had a change of their entity name. The staff was good enough to call the HMO hotline as I explained the situation. However, I was told naman na hindi na nai enroll ng company ang dependent ko which got me a little upset since I am paying a full premium for Jami's HMO consistently (salary deduction). Kung hindi ko lang hinahabol ang schedule ng doctor, I would have talked to the HMO representative on the phone.
Jami was so hard to convince to sit down. Somehow, na trauma din sya seeing his doctor. Akala nya kasi vaccine day lagi. Hahaha! :p
I was told that Jami had an Acute Tonsilopharingitis. As per his pedia, he has a lot of nana on his lalamunan when she checked it. It was a really long term and I can't read the findings anymore if it's correct due to doctors hand writing. Hahah! He was given an antibiotic since it's bacteria ang nag cause ng tonsilitis nya. We just have to give him paracetamol when he still get fever then go back to his clinic by Tuesday if the fever didn't go away. there could be another cause aside from Tonsilopharingitis.
He was so tamlay during the time that he's sick and sobra kung makakapit. The last time he had a fever was 1am on Friday and when we brought him to doctor's clinc, 37.6 celcius his temp. Though wala ng mataas na lagnat, Ayaw pa rin magpababa and maya't maya ang iyak. Pedia's advice was to make sure he drinks a lot of water. Good thing lang na he's asking for water kapag nauuhaw sya. The doctor said that we could give him cold water as it helps to numb the throat making it less painful to swallow. In fairness naman talaga kay Jami, he drinks water very well. "
Jami: Ater, Ater, Ater.
That means, water daw! So I have to give him water na. He also drinks on a cup like a pro. He also recognize kapag water or juice/softdrinks ang laman ng baso. He would still say "Ater" kahit pointing on a juice or softdrink. I am just making sure that his cold drinks are being monitored and that he's only given sweet drinks for only 6-8oz a day, as his pedia's advice.
Since after his visit to his doctor, he didn't have fever na although his milk intake is slowly decreasing pa including his appetite for table food. Until today, he's definitely feeling well, nakapag mall na nga yan after his check up :p


text: Oracle, C&W HKT to launch first China region b-to-b portal Published on March 14, 2000. Hong Kong--In a move cementing Asia's emergence as a big b-to-b play, Oracle Corp. and Cable & Wireless HKT will launch the first China region b-to-b portal. The portal, aimed at businesses throughout the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, will allow for transactions. It is to go live by June. Redwood Shores, Calif.-based Oracle and Cable & Wireless HKT are jointly spending $400 million on the project. Most Popular In this article: BtoB


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Events at Raley Field
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Raley Field's intimate atmosphere provides guests with breathtaking views of the city, modern amenities, a top-rated event management team and a virtually unlimited array of unique and creative options. Located just seconds away from downtown Sacramento, it's your perfect address for a unique and successful event no matter what your objectives.
We cover all the bases!
Every area of Raley Field is available to rent, and our team of full-time event professionals will create, craft and manage each program and customize it to fit any event. We also partner with vendors who share our commitment to providing the finest in catering, theme development, entertainment and branded giveaways.
In addition to the baseball diamond, the ballpark has a number of excellent venues to hold your event, including the Beer Garden, Solon Club, Party Suite and Right Field BBQ. Limitless possibilities allow you the opportunity to host a cocktail party in our Beer Garden, hold an important business meeting in the Party Suite, host a sit-down meal or reception in the Solon Club, or even hold a company softball game on the same field that the Sacramento River Cats play and where dreams are built.
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If you are a sales representative looking to introduce a product into the Health System, please refer to the Introducing New Products section of our interaction page. Please note: we are currently not reviewing new product requests as we have been evaluating our current supply offerings and revising our new product evaluation process. To continue our focus on high-volume, high-cost areas and support the opening of the new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Critical Care Center, we need to extend the suspension of requests for new clinical products through the end of the year.
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Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin based department store retailer Kohl's Corporation announced the signing of a multi-year service agreement and world-class partnership with fast fashion shoe retailer Aldo Int'l, who will design and produce exclusive footwear products to be sold at Kohl's and Kohls.com under select private and exclusive brands. A first of its kind for both Kohl's and Aldo Int'l, the agreement encompasses a range of footwear products for women and men, including fashion shoes in a variety of styles such as dress and casual. The Aldo Int'l-designed products will be available in all Kohl's stores and Kohls.com beginning Spring 2011.
For Kohl's, the partnership with Aldo Int'l continues to build on its successful private and exclusive brand strategy, which accounted for 47 percent of sales in the first quarter of 2010, up significantly from 2009. Footwear continues to be a key growth area and one of the strongest performing categories for the company, and has outpaced performance plans for the past year.
"Kohl's is incredibly excited to announce this unique collaboration with Aldo, who is globally respected for its design expertise and leadership in the footwear industry," said Don Brennan, senior executive vice president at Kohl's Department Stores. "Bringing this level of design to our exclusive and private brand portfolio in footwear allows us to increase the value proposition to our customer and delivers on our commitment to offer world-class partnerships in each category."
"Aldo is very proud to partner with Kohl's on this exciting initiative. We look forward to helping Kohl's make their exclusive and private brand offerings even stronger by providing exciting, on trend styling at a great value," said David Bensadoun, group vice president, Aldo Group Retail.
As part of the agreement, Aldo Int'l will be responsible for the design and production and will have a dedicated design team on the business. Kohl's will collaborate on the design process. Sold under select private and exclusive brands, the footwear will include fashion-based styles exclusive to Kohl's.


text: Award-winning actress Geraldine McEwan stars as Miss Marple in this set of murder mysteries. In 'The Body in the Library', the Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose remains are discovered in an abandoned quarry? The Bantrys invite Miss Marple to solve the mystery. In 'The Murder at the Vicarage', when the Parson of Miss Marple's village St. Mary Mead declares rather carelessly that 'anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe would be doing the world at large a service' he does not realise his words will come back to haunt him. From several potential murderers the venerable detective must find the real killer. In 'The 4.50 from Paddington', Elspeth McGillicuddy (Pam Ferris) witnesses a murder as she stares out of a window on her train. But who, apart from Miss Marple, would take her story seriously? In 'A Murder is Announced', the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: 'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.' A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? In 'The Sleeping Murder', soon after Gwenda (Sophia Myles) moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernise the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs. In fear, Gwenda turns to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they attempt to solve a 'perfect' crime committed many years before. In 'The Moving Finger', after a serious motorcycle accident, the dashing Jerry Burton (James D'Arcy) arrives in the sleepy village of Lymstock with his sister Joanna (Emilia Fox) to recuperate. Their expectations of peace and quiet are quickly dashed when they discover a poison pen-writer is at large in the village. Together Miss Marple and Jerry set out to stop the malicious messages before they result in another tragedy. Little do they know that they will ultimately unveil a murderer. In 'By the Pricking of the Thumbs', when Tommy (Anthony Andrews) and Tuppence (Greta Scacchi) visit an elderly aunt in Sunny Ridge nursing home, Tuppence is concerned by one resident, Mrs Lancaster (June Whitfield), who rambles about a dead child behind the lounge fireplace. When Tuppence is introduced to one resident's friend, Miss Marple, she finds herself joining forces with her to follow the clues which lead them to the Norfolk village of Farrell St Edmund where there they find a community guarding a number of deadly secrets. Finally in 'The Sittaford Mystery', in a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: 'Captain Trevelyan...dead...murder'. Is this black magic or simply a macabre joke? The only way to be certain is to locate Captain Trevelyan. Unfortunately, his home is six miles away and, with snow drifts blocking the roads, someone will have to make the journey on foot.


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Technology inundates our daily lives.
Countless people use computers and smartphones to connect with one another, manage their schedules, make purchases, navigate their way through the world, and learn. As technology advances, so does its ability to impact our quality of life and the way we interact with the world. While there are concerns about the depth in which we engage with our personal devices, technology also offers a plethora of benefits that are still being explored. Technology has recently expanded into new frontiers, including addiction recovery. While addiction to smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles is a growing cause for concern, new technology-assisted treatments are showing promise in the world of addiction recovery. When used appropriately, technology offers the intimate world of therapy as well as a vast network of support and resources that reinforce the recovery process.
Technology and Addiction Recovery
The National Institutes of Health have supported a number of recent studies to design computerized systems that assist with addiction recovery. The programs work to provide treatments and support recovery management through a number of features. Through the use of programs and smartphone apps, treatment programs can reach countless clients currently in treatment and those exiting treatment programs. For many, aftercare services may not be easily accessible or readily available. Technology, on the other hand, can provide emotional and therapeutic support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Computerized programs and smartphone apps work to replicate therapeutic programs that have been proven to work well in treatment. They provide consistent benefits at a time and place that is convenient to the individual. While technology does have its limitations—it is unable to provide an intimate, human-to-human connection—there are a number of advantages, including increased privacy and access to computerized treatment options for those who may not be able to afford traditional rehabilitation services. Although they may not be equipped to handle urgent or unusual circumstances, these programs can help an individual integrate traditional treatment methods into their daily lives. These services can be incorporated into daily routines and help someone abstain from substance abuse.
While apps can be a vital part of the recovery process, they are most effective when used in conjunction with traditional treatment programs and formal support groups. One of the most impactful pieces of the recovery process is the development of relationships with a sober community that supports an individual's recovery process. These relationships are critical throughout the recovery process and also serve a vital role in life after treatment, especially in the early days of independent sober living. Building these relationships and maintaining a connection with formal support groups encourages individuals to maintain their sobriety and reminds them of the progress they have already made. In addition, these relationships encourage individuals to give back to those struggling with addiction. By providing support to those who share similar experiences, they make a difference in the lives of others while simultaneously reminding themselves of their own journey and accomplishments.
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Addiction Recovery Apps
There are countless ways individuals can receive support during recovery, and smart phone apps are the latest addition to the list. The market has evolved to provide support beyond inspirational messages and calendars that track sobriety. Many apps feature a number of specialized features that are connected to GPS, contacts, meeting finders, and other resources. There are a number of smart phone apps that can be used to help those recovering from addiction. Resources are simply a click away through many of the following apps:
- A-CHESS: A-CHESS stands for "Addiction – Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System." A-CHESS was designed with input from treatment providers, clients, family members, primary care providers, and technology experts. The app is designed for Android devices and works with a number of features intended to predict, detect, and prevent relapse. The app allows you to connect with other A-CHESS members for support, provides an avenue to engage with discussion groups, video chat with counselors and discussion groups, and even features a GPS designed to detect when an individual is near a high-risk location, such as a liquor store. One of its most prominent features is the panic button. The panic button sends a text message to support prompting a response for assistance. While the individual waits for a response from a person, the app provides features they can use immediately such as a guide to relaxation, discussion boards, and even a recording of their own motivational recovery story. When near a high-risk location, the app causes the phone to ring and a number of recommended coping strategies display.
- iHeal: iHeal was developed by researchers from the University of Massachusetts. The app is accompanied by a wrist-worn sensor device design to look like a wristwatch (and it can also be worn on the ankle). When stress levels reach a certain point, the app prompts the individual to make a note of events that led to increased stress, including cravings and current activities. The device works by measuring excitement, anxiety, and calm moods via skin conductance, temperature, and movement. The makers of the app and device believe this can also be used to help conditions such as chronic pain, overeating, and medication adherence.
- MORE "Field Guide to Life": This app was developed by Hazelden, a world-renowned rehab clinic. MORE is a web-based program designed to provide personalized continued care after treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. It works to guide individuals through the early stages of recovery over the course of a year and includes a number of features based on best practices in recovery. Some features include daily inspiration and guidance through motivational messages, weekly sober challenges that drive positive change, community support and meeting finders, relapse prevention strategies to keep individuals on track, and tools for tracking personal progress and trends. The app tracks major accomplishments as well as the user's biggest obstacles to help them find methods of dealing with stressors and celebrating successes.
- iPromises: iPromises is an app designed by a Malibu-based recovery center that allows an individual to track their daily progress, read countless motivational articles and daily inspirational messages, and access support through self-help support meetings. The app features a directory of phone numbers of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings as well as a directory of AA sponsors. The app incorporates trigger alerts and a progress-tracking calendar designed to promote ongoing recovery.
- Twelve Steps – The Companion: This app is one of the first recovery apps available to individuals recovering from addiction. The app features daily meditations, an AA meeting finder, a sobriety calculator which displays how long the individual has abstained from substance use, and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. It even features built-in routing that works with a maps app to provide specific directions to meetings.
- A.A. Speakers: This app features a collection of audio recordings of people speaking at AA meetings. The meetings include notes about where the recording was made and are archived to serve as motivation for the listener. Some recordings are from particular events while others have been uploaded and shared because they received positive reviews.
- The Drinking Mirror: While this app is not designed for support, it does provide a preview of the future for a young adult who drinks excessively. The user must upload a picture of him/herself along with the average number of drinks they consume in a day. The app then takes this information and displays what the person may look like in 10 years if they continue these habits. The app is particularly beneficial for young adults who do not recognize the potential consequences of alcohol abuse. Many are unaware of the consequences associated with excessive drinking, but an image of the physical transformation alcohol abuse can cause is impactful for many people.
- Mindfulness Meditation: This app encourages users to take a break during the day to refocus their energy. The app helps users set meditation times so that they can relax. Meditation is often incorporated into traditional rehab programs because it helps individuals de-stress and focus on their recovery. Often, it helps individuals deal with triggers, anxiety, and other stressors that can contribute to relapse. This app serves to reinforce many of the positive behaviors learned in treatment.
- Afternoon Affirmations: This app targets those who suffer with alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, and gambling addiction. It sends users inspirational quotes, photos, and videos every day at 1pm. It is designed to bring consistent motivation to those recovering from addiction.


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On one of my previous posts I mentioned that I had been modelling for the handbag company Cloudberry bags. I thought I would share with you what I did a couple of weeks ago at a photo-shoot in Midhurst, with the photographer Kerry Jordan. All the links of who we worked with will be at the bottom of the posts.
** Warning photo heavy **
We were having the photos taken outside of Cowdray ruins and in Midhurst town which was a beautiful backdrop for the photos. I started by having my make up and hair done by Debbie. I had never had my make up done professionally before so it was a brilliant experience. I had a gorgeous smoky eye which I absolutely loved. I also had my foundation put on with an airbrush which was so relaxing and stayed on for the whole of the photo-shoot. The red lipstick matched the red bag which we were promoting beautifully. I also had my hair backcombed and pinned to the side.
I was dressed in clothes from Woodie and Morris which is shop in Haslemere owned by Mel. The jeans fitted like a glove and were a lovely colour. I also loved the navy leopard print patterned blazer. The nude peep toe wedges were a classic which I would love in my shoe collection. All of this is available on the website which will be linked at the end.
The jewellery used in the shoot was by a lovely lady called Kelly who owns two online jewellery shops - My new fave and PS I love you. Both of which you can find details for at the end! My favourite piece was the feather bangle which is so elegant and easy to wear with any outfit.
(I have now got my own!)
Here you can see the beautiful necklace, bracelet and ring. The ring was sweet, it had wings!
I had a really good day doing this photo-shoot and felt completely at ease, and it wouldn't of been possible without Kerry. The photo's look so good and I was very privileged to have worked with such lovely people. If you haven't ever visited Midhurst I would highly recommend it - It's a beautiful town with cute little shops and gorgeous walks.
The bag used in the shoot is from the company Cloudberry Bags. It is the Knightsbridge in Red which is £35. It also comes in a range of other colours.
The bag used in the shoot is from the company Cloudberry Bags. It is the Knightsbridge in Red which is £35. It also comes in a range of other colours.
And finally the star of the show Scout the whippet. Who was so brilliant throughout the whole shoot. I wish my dog was as well behaved when your trying to take a photo!!
I really did feel like a celebrity with my own personal make up artist and entourage! It was a great day with some lovely people that I hope I get to meet all again.
Photographer - Kerry Jordan
Clothes - Woodie and Morris
Jewellery - P.S I love you & My new fave
Make up and Hair - DebbieMac
Bag - Cloudberry Bags
I hope you all enjoyed having a look behind the scenes at the photo-shoot.
Much love,
Nat xox


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Our comfortable guest lounge/conservatory has comfy seating, and breakfast is served in our charming dining room.
The Old Bungalow Guest House offers quality bed and breakfast accommodation and self catering accommodation in Cirencester, situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of this historic market town. Gary and Hannah offer a warm welcome, relaxing atmosphere and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in our 6 en-suite rooms (2 of which are located on the ground floor).
Car parking is at the front or rear of the house, together with secure parking for motorcycles and bicycles. Drying facilities are available as is wireless internet access.
We are a no-smoking house and we have a Fire Alarm System.
Cirencester is the perfect base from which to explore the Cotswolds, both the town and surrounding areas have many attractions and amenities. Visitors to Cirencester often also build in trips to other towns and villages such as Tetbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Bibury and Cheltenham.
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Radislav Potyrailo
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Material Characterization & Chemical Sensing
"I am excited to communicate and translate my vision of innovative sensing technologies to new sensor products for diverse GE businesses."
In more than 15 years at GE Global Research, Radislav has designed sensors for environmental applications, built microanalytical instrumentation infrastructure for the high-throughput characterization of combinatorially-discovered materials and developed different types of sensors for industrial applications.
Yet it's his children who come first. "I am proud to have a positive impact on society—starting a family and raising new generations of Earth citizens who are working and contributing in different parts of the world," he says.
Opportunities Ahead
Radislav sees the next half-century as one when chemical, biological and physical sensors surpass the performance of today's laboratory instruments, actively addressing global megatrends such as zero-emission efforts, megacity management and more.
"Sensors will be nonobtrusive, battery-independent, safe and routinely integrated into humans, food products and stationary items," he explains. "New detection principles will provide accurate sensor readings in the presence of highly variable background with unknown interferences."
Customer Focus
Understanding customer requirements and the dynamics of working with different teams are at the heart of Radislav's efforts. He credits his team members by name when speaking about his most prized accomplishments—developing sensors for the monitoring of groundwater contaminants on a short timeline and building a multivariable resonance sensors platform using radio frequency and photonics.
The Blodgett Award winner points to the work, rather than his role in it, saying, "The award reflects the tremendous value of sensors when GE customers need real-time information about process conditions in biomanufacturing operations, industrial or potable water quality and contaminants or industrial fluids."


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Musical Based on the Award-Winning StinkyKids Book Series
(Atlanta, Ga) – StinkyKids The Musical, a live theatrical production based on the characters and themes of the award-winning children's book series, StinkyKids, was named Best Family Show for the 2011-2012 Season by the Off-Broadway Alliance. Other nominees included Alice in Wonderland, The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting Things, The Berenstain Bears LIVE!, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Ohmies.
"We're thrilled to announce StinkyKids The Musical as Best Family Show," said Peter Breger, chairman of the Off-Broadway Alliance. "There were many terrific shows for children this season and StinkyKids was bursting with great storytelling and wonderful musical numbers for families."
"It is an honor to be named Best Family Show by the Off-Broadway Alliance," said Britt Menzies, award-winning children's author and creator of the StinkyKids franchise. "The musical is such a great show for families that's filled with laughter, humor and important messages. The recognition is tremendous"
"It has been an incredible experience to work with Britt and the amazing actors, crew and production unit on this show," commented Stephen Sunderlin, Vital Theatre artistic director. "StinkyKids The Musical is our best-selling regular season show to date and we're thrilled to be recognized by the Alliance."
StinkyKids The Musical has performed to sold-out audiences since its debut on March 10, 2012 in New York City. The last performance of StinkyKids The Musical is slated for this Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Theatre 80 located at 80 St. Marks Place between 1st and 2ndAvenue in New York City. The production is appropriate for children ages 2-12 and their families. Guests may purchase tickets for the last performance online at www.vitaltheatre.org/stinkykids.php or by visiting www.facebook.com/StinkyKidsMusical. Phone orders can be placed by calling 212-579-0528.
Program synopsis: StinkyKid Britt never gets into trouble and loves making everyone happy! She's convinced her parents to take her friends, Max, Hannah, Jen, Johnny and Billy to the opening of the new MegaJumper 3000. But when Britt gets a massive wad of gum stuck in her hair, she must rely on her friends to help her get out of a sticky situation before her parents find out and cancel the trip.
StinkyKids The Musical is directed by Tim Drucker. The books and lyrics are by Sammy Buck, and music is composed by Daniel S. Acquisto. The cast includes Kari Grunberg, Ryan Mikita, Lora Nicolas, AJ Patton, Bryce Payne and Madison Turner.
Critics and consumers alike love StinkyKids The Musical!
"Peppy pop score…could easily be a Katy Perry hit" – Laurel Graber, New York Times
"Hilarious!" – NY Parent Magazine
"What I love about this musical is that if offers teachable moments for kids. As an added bonus, the audience can meet the cast, get their autographs and have their picture taken. That is such a wonderful memento from shows at the Vital Theatre." – NYC Single Mom blog
StinkyKids is a hilarious and heart-warming new children's property that centers around 10 diverse characters each with their own personalities who help kids make right choices and live by the motto, "Always Be a Leader of Good." Each hilarious, funny and real-life adventure captures the innocence of childhood and the lessons we learn from our mistakes.
About Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
The Off Broadway Alliance is a non-profit corporation organized by theater professionals dedicated to supporting, promoting and encouraging the production of Off Broadway theatre and to making live theater increasingly accessible to new and diverse audiences. Since 2011 the Alliance has recognized outstanding Off-Broadway productions with the Off Broadway Alliance Awards. For more information, please visit www.offbroadwayalliance.com.
About Vital Theatre Company
Vital Theatre Company is a community of artists who believe that a shared theatrical experience profoundly affects people's lives. They create stories that challenge audiences to ask questions, make discoveries and engage in dialogue. Founded in March 1999, Vital Theatre Company has presented more than 60 original productions for more than 284,000 children and their families. The Company received two American Theatre Wing Awards for Continued Commitment to Excellence in Theatre and was also named as one of nytheatre.com's "2004 People of the Year." Vital is a six-time winner of the Off-Off Broadway Review's Award for Excellence for four main stage productions, as well as Vital's 2001-2002 Children's Theatre Season and the children's piece "The Ballad of Irving the Frog," (2004). For more information, visit www.vitaltheatre.org.
About StinkyKids
StinkyKids comes from the creative mind of Britt Menzies, a mom who was inspired by her daughter's simple request to paint her as a ballerina. StinkyKids is a brand with a fun, unique and fresh approach that teaches life's lessons through its products and books featuring 10 diverse StinkyKids characters. The StinkyKids characters are little stinKers who learn to make right choices through their childhood mistakes and who live by the motto: "Always Be a Leader of Good." StinkyKids is an innovative brand that appeals to parents for the values it represents and to kids because the characters are real kids getting into real mischief. Since inception, StinkyKids donates 10 percent of its profits to Books, Bears and Bonnets, Inc., a charity founded in honor of Britt's aunt who died from uterine cancer. Books, Bears and Bonnets, Inc. delivers gift boxes to children and adults fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. To learn more about the organization and StinkyKids, visit the StinkyKids website at www.StinkyKids.com.


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Duck's weather
| by Victor Cherubim
( February 13, 2014, London, Sri Lanka Guardian) In south west England this winter, we have seen the wettest, windiest, woefully unprepared climate change in nearly 250 years. The earliest record of floods in London was in 1099. It was matched by the severest hurricane on 15/16 October 1987. However yesterday (12 February '14), we witnessed a huge Atlantic storm smash into UK's South West coast at 120 mph.
It took 29 years after the flood of 1953 and public outcry for better flood defences, that the Thames Barrier was erected and completed in 1982 to protect London from going under.
I can well recall my days working in London as a Ship's Agent, when miles of steel piling were driven into the banks of the Thames to protect not only the numerous wharves within the so called Port of London, from Erith and Woolwich to Gravesend downstream, from virtual collapse in the event of a surge in the tide. It was at this time that many Londoners fearing rising water levels moved upstream of the Thames to towns and places in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to enjoy the country life setting, in the hope of avoiding the flood.
Today, almost all the Londoners who decided to move out into the country adjoining the Thames valley, as far off as Datchet, Berks and elsewhere in search of environmentally friendly riverside cottages and residences, are all flood victims. Within a period of 30 years the wheel of fortune has turned full circle.
With over 1000 properties flooded in just the past week, including 800 along David Cameron's hometown of Oxfordshire, there is a fear that Cameron's Conservative country vote is being washed away.
An Englishman's home has always been considered his castle. "The Home is a haven, a refugee, I've worked with many people who have been flooded," complained victim to a flood defence Regimental soldier. This resident went on to say, "it doesn't feel like home any more, it has been invaded."
Winston Churchill said, "We'll fight them in the marshes, we'll fight them in our valleys," but today David Cameron, Britain's Prime Minister, is an embodiment of the "Spirit of Britain,"
as he wades through these towns fighting back the floods. Then the enemy was man, today it is the weather. With £30,000 to £40,000 required for each property to be put right and months to reclaim the way of life, it is like "fighting fate." Worst of all, the residents have been ruled out aid for flood victims, as UK is too rich, but may be able to claim from their insurance, with anticipated increase in premiums in the future.
Prime Minister Cameron would hardly have imagined after a few months since his challenge at the Commonwealth Conference in Colombo, he would have to work a miracle, in galoshes
day and night, to stay in control with climate change in his back garden.
We in Sri Lanka cannot take much comfort from this calamity. Perhaps, our President, Mahinda Rajapaksa as Chairman of the CHGOM could assist David Cameron in his hour of need.
Of course, money and the military, is no object to help flooded communities. What is seen in these towns is the sodden streets and flooded homes. In Cornwall, fishermen have not gone out to sea since December 2013, railway lines have been washed away, it all appears too much. As the cartoon in the Times depicted," If it is any consolation, my Duck House, is under water."
We in Sri Lanka cannot be complacent of the weather in London either. Like Britain, we too are an island-nation. We do not need 250 years to think of flood defences around our coasts, particularly after our experience with the Tsunami in December 2004.
We can do and should prepare for floods and climate change to occur, without notice. We could make a move to dredge our coastline around our nation. We could build tanks all around the country to collect rain water. We could stop building homes and houses and railway lines besides our coastline. We can stop sea erosion of our coastline by planned
Most of all, whilst the world is debating our Human Rights at Geneva during March'14, our Buddhist Temples in England, can offer a haven for meditation and advocacy of interfaith understanding and dialogue, for the many in and around the Thames Valley, who have lost much of their valued possessions due to the flood and who are needing some solace through meditation. Perhaps, it won't be too much for our High Commission in London to arrange with our Maha Sangha in our Temples in and around London and the South West.


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Ever wonder what the veterinarian is looking for when examining your cat during a visit?
Here are the major body systems (from nose to tail) that the veterinarian is checking out and what they are looking for on the exam:
- Nose: Clear nostrils; signs of nasal discharge
- Eyes: Signs of disease; discharge or tearing; abnormal movement or reaction to light
- Ears: Signs of ear infection (pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, "yeasty smell", and discharge); ear mites
- Mouth: Signs of periodontal disease in teeth and gums; lumps; bad breath
- Lymph Nodes and Thyroid Glands: Any irregularities or changes in size
- Heart: Weak or abnormal heart sounds; an abnormally fast or slow rate; irregular beats
- Lungs: Wheezing; crackling; or other abnormal lung sounds
- Coat, Skin and Nails: Poor overall quality of coat; lumps and bumps; rashes; areas of hair loss of excessive dander; matted or saliva stained fur; fleas or ticks; callouses; overgrown or ingrown toenails; dehydration
- Abdomen: Any irregularities in the margins of the liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder; masses or tumors; thickened intestines
- Legs: Limited range of motion in all limbs; signs of pain or discomfort; grinding sounds in joints
- Base of Tail: Any abscesses; abnormalities in anal glands; fecal mats; evidence of soft stools; growths; parasites like tapeworm segments and flea dirt
Yearly physical exams are important to your cat's health. Give us a call at (757) 466-9151 to schedule your cat's physical exam today!


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Cut your cell phone bill
If you're looking to save money on your phone bill, consider switching to a prepaid cell phone.
Prepaid plans require you to buy a chunk of minutes in advance and may require you to purchase an inexpensive cell phone. Use up the minutes, and you'll need to buy more.
Although prepaid plans start as low as $10 a month, a recent J.D. Power and Associates survey says users spend an average of $37 a month to buy airtime.
They have access to the same basic services you get with a two-year contract that typically costs $60 to $75 a month.
Another advantage: Most prepaid plans don't require a credit check. Most long-term contracts do.
No wonder one out of five cell users have cut back or considered cutting back on their contract service in the past six months, according to a new Millennium Research Council survey.
The phone companies don't promote prepaid plans, because they're less lucrative than long-term contracts that can have profit margins of 50%.
"They barely break even on prepaid," Roger Entner, head of telecom research for Nielsen, told USA Today.
Only about 17% of cell phone consumers currently use prepaid, but the figure is creeping up by a percentage point or two a quarter, thanks to the recession, Entner said.


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Review: Good Deal with Dave Lieberman
I finally got a little quality time with the Cooking Channel so I am attempting to review several of the shows I have not seen. We'll start with Good Deal with Dave Lieberman.
Lieberman is living the blogger's dream. He has turned his passion for food writing into a full fledged cheflebrity career. Lieberman is the author of three cookbooks: Young and Hungry, Dave's Dinners and The 10 Things You Need to Eat (all available from amazon.com). He is also the author of the extremely popular davecooks.net. In addition to the subject of today's review he also hosted the TV series Eat This.
On Good Deal Lieberman attempts to feed a family of four on just $10. Sound familiar? Yep, the concept is also used by the sister Food Network as the vehicle for NFNS 5 winner Melissa D'Arabian's $10 Dinners. Between the two Lieberman's incarnation is far more entertaining.
Here's a description for Good Deal from the FN web site:
Dave Lieberman is a young man with a mission: to teach people how to live, eat and entertain like royalty, even on a commoner's budget. In Good Deal with Dave Lieberman, Dave keeps things quick, easy and inexpensive, giving viewers practical tips on keeping quality up and costs down. Whether preparing a buffet dinner for an ever-expanding party guest list, helping a love-struck best friend pull together a romantic dinner, or throwing an indoor BBQ party for the space/budget-challenged, Dave always guarantees fabulous food that won't break the clock or the bank.
Lieberman is the consummate foodie possessing both knowledge and passion. His easy going style on camera is a tad understated, not unlike Michael Chiarello. Both tend to sneak up on you at the end of show with the realization that you not only just enjoyed what you watched but accidentally learned something as well. Lieberman is a little more energetic than Michael is but I guess you can chock that up to East Coast Cool vs. California Cool.
Because of that little controlled ball of energy, Lieberman is perfect for a show that is obviously geared towards the busy-family-on-the-go. His recipes are simple yet flavorful and the production value of the show is top notch. A definite show to add to your favorites list.
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Love Leiberman! Such a down to earth guy. Haven't yet watched the Cooking Channel, but I'd watch his show!


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How to Manually Drive a Spring Return Actuator
Using a Belimo AFA24-SR I am going to show you how to drive the actuator using a hand crank and also talk about some misconceptions about when does the actuator actually use the spring return.
As I was making this short video at a hospital facility, Mike, one of the facility's staff was watching just off camera. Once I finished he mentioned to me exactly what I was thinking and hoping for when choosing to create the video. He said,
You know I never actually knew about that manual setting. I just loosen the U bolt and tighten it back down where I need it.
And Mike is not alone. I have come across alot of people, myself included, that in our daily use of various products tend to miss or overlook simple features that could make our lives a little easier.
Manual Adjustment of Actuators
Not all actuators actually have the ability to adjust the action of the actuator without power. Usually, it isn't all that important to have it after it has been installed and commissioned, but sometimes it really does come in handy for those of us who have to maintain and service the various equipment afterwards.
So, the actuators that can be manipulated manually have some sort of 'clutch' or unlocking mechanism that releases it from the motor gearing and allows you to move the action of the actuator freely. Once you release the clutch it then engages the gears and goes back to only moving when given a signal. To keep it where you set it there usually is some sort of switch or clip to hold the clutch in or to tell the actuator to ignore the input signal telling it to drive one way or the other.
Speed of Spring Return Actuators
When specifying or choosing what spring return actuator to use, keep in mind the speed of the run time of the actuators. Almost always the spring return action is a good 5 to 10 Times faster than the speed of the actuator when it is driven using the motor. The AFA24-SR in the video has a run time of 150 seconds using the powered motor and a less than 20 second run time using the spring return.
What crazy stories do you have of finding someone else's solution on how to MANUAL a damper?
2 Responses to How to Manually Drive a Spring Return Actuator
Excellent video. I never knew to turn it back and lock in position. I am in my hotel in Venice Italy and just got training on Bellimo dampers. I will now forward this to my technicians so they know it.
Thanks again
Aside from loosening the U-bold and locking it down where they think it should be. My favorite is when I see the clutch locked in the disengaged position by wedging a stick between the clutch and watever is close enough (wall,piping,ductwork etc.)


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One of my least favourite right wing canards goes like this:
"Markets are great. Look at the market for hamburgers. Markets distribute hamburgers in New Zealand and no one goes without. It's only when the government gets involved - like in health care and education that provision starts to lack."
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Just briefly here's what's wrong with the 'Great Health Burger Comparison' (this ain't rocket science):
1. Burgers are a heck of a lot cheaper and simpler to produce than medical treatments - for this reason alone the comparison is nonsense. There may be limitations to the provision of health care in New Zealand at present, but they are nothing like the number of people who would miss out if we fully marketised health care.
2. Markets may, when functioning well, provide efficient distribution, but they never guarantee provision. This means that if New Zealanders shy away from the thought of many of their compatriots (and probably themselves) going without health care - then there is going to have to be some sort of state involvement.
and 3. minimal state involvement - as exists in the States - proves to be less efficient than state involvement social democracy style.
In short, providing health care is much more difficult than providing 'universal burger coverage'. Because it's more difficult and because, as New Zealanders, we like the universal aspect of universal coverage, we get the state involved. What results is not perfect, but this doesn't reflect so much as the limitations of the state vis a vis the market but more the difficulty of keeping a nation healthy.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Comparing Apples with Hamburgers
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Check Out The New American Reunion Teaser
Posted on Wed Feb 22nd, 2012 12:40pm PDT By X17 Staff
A new trailer for the upcoming American Reunion has hit the web, and Stifler and company are back for round four! Of course, there's toddlers and marriage to contend with, but it looks like there still plenty of booze and babes in this flick!
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How-To Videos
How to Install Mosaic Tile in a Bathroom
By: Danny Lipford
Installing mosaic tile as flooring or an accent strip requires a bit different technique than laying large tile. Some mosaic tile are held together in squares with a mesh backing, while others employ paper facing. To lay mosaic tile:
- Apply thin-set adhesive to the surface with a notched trowel.
- Embed the squares of mosaic tile in the adhesive, positioning them carefully so the joints between the squares are even.
- If the tile is held together with a paper backing on the front, wet the paper and peel off the backing once the adhesive has set.
- Finish up by grouting between the tile with a rubber float and sponge off any excess grout.
Laying mosaic tile requires a little extra work, but the results are worth it. Watch this video to find out more.
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October 21st, 2012 at 10:05 pm
This video is great! The tips you have shown are indeed helpful for DIY people like me. I hope you can also share a video on how to install a mosaic kitchen countertops. Thanks!
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October 17th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I watched this show but it didn't show how you tiled the shower niche which is what I was interested in. Is this on your website anywhere?
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We're thrilled that this year our PowerLag® structural fasteners were given ICC (International Code Council) approval for your job sites!
While we know that there are other brands out there that claim they have approval too and why, you might ask, is this special, different and worth celebrating? Well we thought it was cool and different enough to grab our contractor friend, Mark Clement (who happens to be one of our biggest fanatics), and make a video to explain exactly why you'll need these for your upcoming projects.
(Just a little teaser before you watch the video...)
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- Superior performance in pullout value and head pullover value
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- SPAX® is the only structural screw manufacturer that is tested in 7 different species of wood. Meaning that you have a lot of flexibility in fastener choices across the country while installing fasteners in wood varieties from Oak to Cedar.
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Grant Gustin Says Thank You For 'The Flash' Emmy Nomination
Grant Gustin and his co-stars Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker prepare to film scenes for season two of The Flash on Wednesday (July 15) in Vancouver, Canada.
Just a day later, it was announced that the CW series was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Visual Effects.
Grant took to to his Instagram to share a heartfelt message about the nomination.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Grant Gustin
"One of the many things that makes #TheFlash so special is @armenvfx & his team. Not surprised at all that they just got #TheFlash an Emmy nom. MUCH deserved. What they do is no joke & I believe it takes our story telling to a level not seen on TV before. THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS. This makes me very proud. TEAM FLASH!" he wrote, along with a screencap of their Emmy nom.
He also shared a cute snap of the cast posing while on set.


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The County Property Real Estates Hi-Tech- Hi-Touch Marketing Plan has been designed to sell your home for as much as possible, as quickly as possible, as smoothly as possible! Real Estate advertising has changed dramatically in the past 5 years, and it's crucial to use the right media to attract buyers – THE INTERNET… Our multiple websites, high search engine ranking, extensive vertical search advertising, Web enhanced listings, custom home marketing websites, delivers an unmatched, high impact selling tool.
Here's the outline of our Full Service – Hi Tech – Hi Touch MLS Listing program…
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Many agents profess to market your home on the internet, but they fail to accomplish some of the above 4 most important steps. County Properties does all them ALL!
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INTERNET – MULTIPLE WEBSITES: We employ a multiple website and domain name strategies. Each website is designed to rank well in the search engines, and attract numerous Buyers as follows:
INTERNET – VERTICAL INTERNET ADVERTISING: Due to our use of multiple websites and their affiliates and associations, your home for sale will be advertised in the additional major websites such as:
INTERNET – 1,000'S OF PAGE VIEWS: As a result of our search engine optimization, multiple website design, article writing in our real estate blog, we generate over 2,000 unique home shopper visitors to our websites.INTERNET – PAGE 1 OF GOOGLE: As a result of our unique and aggressive Internet strategies, we are 90% successful in getting the listings of our homes for sale to show up on Page 1 of Google in the natural Search section. We can usually accomplish this within a week of taking your listing… that's powerful and targeted advertising!INTERNET – CUSTOM HOME-4-SALE WEBSITE: Your own personal Internet Webpage which Exclusively features your home for sale, and the domain name is your street address:SIGNS, FLYER, POSTCARDS: Street signs, yard signs and there will be a BROCHURE BOX with flyers in the yard as well. We will mail out postcards in your neighborhood alerting everyone of the new property for sale.OPEN HOUSES: Even though Open Houses aren't as effective as they used to be prior to the Internet, we still do them if permitted by your HOA association and OK'd by you.EXPERTISE: In addition to aggressive marketing, you want highly experienced Realtors such as County Properties negotiating for you and representing you when an offer comes in. We know how to negotiate effectively on your behalf and protect your interests. We have systems in place to make sure that the buyer of your home and their agent are living up to their responsibilities. Additionally, we are there for you throughout the inspection process to help you avoid the pitfalls that can occur and to make sure that a fair and equitable solution is negotiated.SUPERVISION: We will provide you guidance and counseling regarding important disclosure documents and experienced advice on termite inspection, home inspection from buyer, etc. We'll also supervise and expedite all vendors involved with the closing process to insure a smooth and timely close of escrow. You'll be in great hands, for we have many years of Real Estate sales success backed by the experience of over 600 home closings.OUR GUARANTEE: All our listing clients receive County PropertiesNo Hassle Escape Guarantee – which allows you to withdraw the listing at any time, no questions asked, and we pay the MLS withdrawal fees. We work hard to insure that you won't feel the need to exercise this option – we live up to our word!If you would like to talk about your home or Real Estate plans, feel free to call us at:
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