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SentryWire partners with the leading security solution providers to extend the power of our Packet Capture Platform. This ecosystem of partner technologies includes governance, risk compliance management platforms, intrusion detection systems, behavior based solutions, hardware and OS providers, other security and industry solutions.
Featured Partners
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Short of securely rewriting all of the binary underpinnings of an application from scratch, Virsec ARMAS is the only cyber security solution that imposes deterministic (non-signature-based) runtime control flow integrity on all layers of an application. This powerful new security enforcement approach enables it to detect and remediate both zero-day attacks and attacks against known vulnerabilities within milliseconds of an initial attack or attempted infiltration.
Such an early warning counter offensive system not only enables organizations to stop the cyberattacks proactively, but now in combination with SentryWire, produces a detailed, near-real time trace of the actual traffic involved in the attack. It gives organizations the ability to eliminate business disruption and collect evidentiary quality audit logs and forensics.
Using simple and scalable network segmentation combined with advanced packet capture and analytics, Extreme & SentryWire make managing everywhere-access practical, while significantly minimizing damage caused by breaches.
Based on ThreatSTOP's IP Defense cloud security service, the joint solution leverages a comprehensive threat intelligence engine containing real-time threats aggregated from nearly 60 unique threat intelligence feed sources. The engine utilizes both human security analysis and proprietary algorithms to curate, sanitize, and remove false positives. This comprehensive understanding of the fast-moving threat landscape allows for accurate and automated identification of threats present in network traffic entering or leaving the network perimeter.
Unlike other tools that only integrate into a SIEM, are highly prone to false positives, or notify you of threats hours, days, or even months after they occurred, the SentryWire and ThreatSTOP solution alerts on real-time packet traffic where the source or destination IP address is known to be currently malicious. These alerts can be indicative of external attacks in progress, or threats that have bypassed firewall, IDS/IPS, web filter and endpoint security, and are attempting outbound communication with criminal C2 infrastructure. Joining ThreatSTOP with SentryWire produces a detailed, near-real time trace of the actual traffic involved in the attack - giving organizations the ability to respond to threats faster, eliminate business disruption, collect evidentiaryquality audit logs and conduct detailed forensic investigations.
By combining the forces of Magnet AXIOM with SentryWire, incident responders now have a way to complete in-depth post-mortem and root cause analysis in a fraction of the time it might once have taken them. Incident responders can use SentryWire with AXIOM to identify attack vector artifacts such as delivery mechanisms and payloads, parsing emails, logs that reflect the use of removable media, and network services to paint a more complete picture of what happened. Because AXIOM analyzes a breadth of digital data from host systems, responders can conduct more thorough investigations by combining timelines from both affected hosts and PCAPs. A more complete timeline enables the search for events in close temporal proximity to attack vectors. Te SentryWire-AXIOM integration leverages AXIOM's foundation analyzing internetbased artifacts such as webmail, instant messaging, browser history, and more. It also brings AXIOM's powerful reporting and collaboration capabilities to bear, enabling responders to communicate clearly and effectively with key stakeholders at any level.
By combining the forces of the King & Union's Avalon platform with the SentryWire full network packet capture platform, security analysts and incident responders now have a way to complete in-depth, focused analysis in a fraction of the time. Armed with SentryWire and Avalon, incident responders have visibility to specific communications between network endpoints presented with network relationship context for simultaneous team collaboration and information sharing in near real-time.


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Welcoming our sons and daughters into our covenant with God is a wonderful way to recognize this new addition to your lives. Brit Milah (covenant of circumcision) has been the way we have brought our sons into our covenant for three millenia and new customs have developed to celebrate the birth of a girl.
Click here to read an article by Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon about Brit Bat.
Our Rabbi is here to help you arrange for a joyful celebration of the new addition to your family.
Contact the Rabbi for a list of Mohelim who come to Madison from Milwaukee and Chicago.


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Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released their second "estimate" of the Q4 2012 GDP report showing that the economy barely registered growth in Q4 2012 with real GDP improving at an annualized rate of just 0.1% from Q3 2012.
On a year-over-year basis, real GDP increased 1.61% while the quarter-to-quarter non-annualized percent change was an increase of a slight 0.03%.
The latest quarterly results indicate that the most notable source of weakness in the economy came from declines in exports with the "net-exports" component declining at an annualized rate of 3.9% from Q3, and notable declines in government spending particularly on national defense with a 22.0% decline in federal national defense spending from Q3.
Residential investment, on the other hand, worked to buoy the overall fixed investment component growing at an annualized rate of 17.5% from Q3.
Keep in mind that these results are likely very poorly estimated and are sure to be revised notably in following quarters and even years to come.


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Electronic Super Joy Groove City Complete!/
Can you believe it? I actually manage to complete a game. Granted, the final boss battle was a half an hour of failure followed by the least interesting (i.e. somewhat cheat-y) tactic possible. But who cares?! I DONE IT MA'!
Treat your ear holes to fantastic music and your eye holes to pretty colors with Electronic Super Joy Groove City.


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My niece is very much into Harry Potter, so I made her a Harry Pottery scarf. Unfortunately, it took me until a month after Christmas to finish it.
The lighting is not very good because I was trying to package it up quickly after finishing it or I was afraid it would never go out in the mail.
With this scarf, I liked that there was no front and back. It is a great thick scarf for the cold winter. But if you are making it for a kid, I would suggest casting on less stitches. Here's the pattern: http://www.sumoftheirstories.com/2013/10/harry-potter-scarf-pattern.html
In the fall, I also filled the request of my youngest kid, for a minecraft hat:
The pattern is a purchased download in Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minecraft-inspired-steve-hat
And how many times has it been worn? Not very often, because it soon got replaced with a Target-purchased Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle hat. And that is why I have a love/hate relationship with knitting anything for my kids. I love that they want something their mom made, but hate that they don't have any appreciation for the time it takes. I guess that sums up most of motherhood. 😖😜


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absence of voices of reason....
Great post at migramatters on the shortage of voices advocating sensible immigration reform and countering the misinformation spread by the likes of Lou Dobbs and Michelle Malkin, it also touches on something we have been talking about extensively on this blog in the past - the need for the latino vote to consolidate and get more political
There is one other important factor that needs to be taken into account when discussing the Democratic abandonment of meaningful immigration policy. Study after study shows that the Latino population will become the most important electoral demographic within the next few years. In states like New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Colorado, and Florida they may hold the key to 2008 victory.
But this power also seems to be going untapped. With the vicious Republican attacks on immigration issues, common wisdom has it that the Democratic Party will naturally be the beneficiaries of the Latino abandonment of that party. But should Latinos accept the DLC version of "Republican- lite" immigration policies? If this move to the right by the Democrats goes unchecked, what option does that leave? Latinos, and all other groups that contain large immigrant populations, need to come together and send a strong message that they will not be taken for granted. Their votes will not be won so cheaply. The Rahm Emanuels and James Carvilles of the world need to know that they should not be so quick to paint red states blue if in fact they expound views that are no different from their red state opponents.
We need to start to fight more effectively, we need to start to harness our power and direct it at countering the years of lies and propaganda promoted by the Republican Right. We need to let our Democratic "friends" know that they must hold true to the principles of equality, justice, and human-rights on which their modern party was founded …and if they fail that task…they are no better than their opponents....and should be given the same electoral consideration.


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Introduction to Personality Psychology
Personality Psychology is the study of personality. No surprises there. Personality is a word commonly bandied about, often without much thought for its definition. In the common vernacular, an individual's personality refers to what makes him or her unique. We also hear talk of personality disorders, implying that it is somehow possible to break a personality. Psychologists must employ a more tightly defined meaning of personality; the APA Dictionary of Psychology proposes the following working definition:
n. the configuration of characteristics and behavior that comprises an individual's unique adjustment to life, including major traits, interests, drives, values, self-concept, abilities, and emotional patterns. Personality is generally viewed as a complex, dynamic integration or totality, shaped by many forces, including: hereditary and constitutional tendencies; physical maturation; early training; identification with significant individuals and groups; culturally conditioned values and roles; and critical experiences and relationships.
As you will have already guessed, personality is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. This is one of the biggest challenges to Personality Psychology – if we can't agree within the discipline, how are we supposed to present ourselves outside of the field?
The articles and videos below have been curated to present a wide range of materials. These will stand you in good stead for your A-Level, AP and Undergraduate Psychology Courses, as well as providing detailed, scientific information for you if you are here out of personal interest.
If you can't find what you are looking for on this page, try the website's search function. If it's still not here, drop us an email and we'll get back to you.


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U.S.-Cuba Legal Summit on 1 December 2015 in New York City/
Complimentary for In-house Counsel and Members of Corporate Legal Departments
The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, and Focus Latin America present the annual U.S. - Cuba Legal Summit at the University Club of New York on December 1, 2015.
With the newly opened borders of Cuba, many see a great opportunity to expand business with our neighbors to the South. A mere 90 miles off the coast of Florida, Cuba offers an untapped marketplace for business expansions and M&A in a rich up-and-coming Marketplace. Experts warn, however, that foreign investors will be looking for a functional legal system and a willingness to take disputes to international arbitration before they will invest big dollars in Cuba.
The U.S. Cuba Legal Summit looks to provide a platform for U.S. in-house counsel to investigate the legal system in Cuba with a sharp eye to potential pluses and minuses when opening lines of communications.
Seating is limited - register today!
Who You Will Meet
Legal counsel, corporate executives and compliance officers from Fortune 500 and Latin 500 companies -- as well as other key stakeholders in the region -- who will engage in lively peer-to-peer discussions on the most challenging legal issues affecting U.S. and Cuba.


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Fraser River Fishing Report for Sturgeon, Steelhead and Trout from Chilliwack to Vancouver British Columbia April 27
Well another week or more has past and there have been lots of changes on many of the local rivers we fish. It looks as if the Springtime freshet is really playing an effect on our chances to go out for anything more than Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River. We have now seen water levels jump over 1 meter on most Rivers like the Harrison and the Vedder and Chilliwack Rivers making them virtually unfishable for this weekend for some of our groups. All trips were cancelled and rescheduled for a week or so. We find this disheartening with our team roaring to be on the river, but we have spoke to a few of the groups and they will now be Sturgeon fishing and others all re-scheduled. The Fraser River is up almost 4 vertical feet or more but this should not tamper too much with the fish and the ability to catch some great Sturgeon in the next weeks.
We have a big group flying out from Edmonton and we will spread them throughout the Fraser from the Fraser Canyon near Hope to Vancouver to see where the best fishing is. One thing about having a large team of guides and boats, this gives us the ability to spread out and to survey the river in many area's to give our clients the best coverage and the best fishing. So in a nutshell here is the reviews and week on the local rivers
The Fraser River was consistent through the past week, yes the river is on the rise but the fish are still biting and now it is all about your location and getting out of the debris trail. Cleaning your lines often makes a big difference so the leaves and things don't pull your lines down too much bringing your lines up from the bottom and that makes you not in the zone to catch fish. Usually I try tucking in behind gravel bars in the mid River area from the Vedder and Sumas canal to Hope. From Mission to Vancouver you need to go to the edges of the river or slide in behind the larger Islands like Crescent, Matsqui and Barnston Islands, you have to think like fish. Would you want all that debris coming down on you and would that be a good place where food settles? I predict if you stick to these basics of Sturgeon fishing in rising water and higher water you will have great success. Use the baits that are in season, so Eels, Dew worms, Roe and especially Eulachon as we are only 1 week away from peak migration of this tasty Sturgeon favorite.
The Vedder and Chilliwack River levels are too high for fishing this week but hopefully we will see some relief with a cooling trend coming for after the weekend. There are still lots of great Steelhead to catch for the fly fishing fanatic in the weeks to come. So cross your fingers and hope for the freshet coming from high in the Chilliwack Lake Mountains to slow a little. I know we have a number of Spey fishing trips coming up and single hand instructional days. With the big water it is good to run search patterns with intruders and shrimp fly's like the Squamish Poacher for Steelhead as we did early in the week, big fly's and cover lots of water. Thus the Spey fishing with the long lines and the ability to send out great long loops really works well. Ben did get a really nice fish early week on the Spey rod with some clients and they were sure blown away with this incredible fishing method that looks magic to onlookers.
The Harrison River fished great on Monday and Tuesday this week but there was very little area to walk and wade once our guests were out of the boat. Curtis found some good spots to target and catch fish near the Aquarium and the back bay near Chehalis but the fish were sure spread out with all the new water to explore. It is now at a water level where the migrating fry will be stacked against the edges near cover and targeting area's even like Harrison Bay just up from the train bridge, the water is quite calm and this is a good spot for Cutty's to chase and capture fry without too much current. The Mountain in this area is also good for keeping down the wind which makes the experience much better. Most anglers will now have to fish from the boats as there is no area's to walk and wade left as of yesterday when Ben was up there with clients. Fry patterns are really the best right now but other imitators will also work good as well. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and try something big, we have had some great luck with a few Zonkers tied down on smaller hooks. Hopefully this river will come down in the next week.
Harrison Lake should now really start to come on for some good fly fishing in the creek mouths and also 20 Mile Bay, this is the timing for some of the best fishing of the year for Rainbows chasing fry from the Lillooet River as well as Cogburn Creek and the Silver River and a few others we won't mention.
Again, prime time on the Columbia River and with this river being withheld by dams really helps it to not be as affected by the high freshet at this time of the year. The dams hold back and keep the flow rate mainly steady so the fish really are and stay active. This is a brilliant scenic river in and around Trail British Columbia that should never be overlooked on the fly fanatic's must fish list for 2012. You wanna see a dry fly fishery that is probably the best in the world, come fish the Columbia River with our guide Bruce Kruk in July to early September for a real eye opening experience.
Okay enough from me for the week as I need to get ready to be back on the river with great friends and clients this weekend. Wash the boat, fuel the boat, tie new leaders and prepare some super bait to chase hungry White Sturgeon.
Remember to always try to think of others while out using this great wonderful resource in British Columbia, so we can share it with others for many more years to come.
Cheers and great angling, forever, Dean <")))><


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Crews will be in Wellman today to clean out a sewer line that was clogged earlier this week. When wastewater came through a manhole on 9th Avenue on Monday, the City was lucky enough to find someone willing to help out on short notice, and during the extreme cold. The wastewater was flowing normally by late afternoon.
City Administrator Nick Pacha says during an inspection on Tuesday, they found that a large amount of the grease and debris buildup that caused the clog on Monday remains in the sewer line. A company out of Cedar Rapids will be in town today to clean it out.
Pacha says with the work being done today, the whole ordeal has cost the City a few thousand dollars.


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Welcome to our page of Wildfire Prevention links and materials for children.
We hope you enjoy it!
Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires
Smokey Kids
Smokey's special kids section with lots of games, stories and fun!
Smokey Bear Activity Book
Smokey Bear and Fire Prevention
More about Smokey on the U.S. Forest Service Web Site
Smokey Bear in Santa Clara County
See our Smokey Bear in the classroom
How Wildfires Work
A HowStuffWorks article on wildfires for older kids
Smokey Bear on Wikipedia
More about Smokey - and a few popular culture notes
Smokey Bear on YouTube
This is a search for Ad Council Smokey Bear videos on YouTube (Mostly public service announcements but be careful because others may come up in the search)
BLM Learning Landscapes
The USDI Bureau of Land Management Lands are "America's big backyard." Explore it from your computer. Background on birds, details on dinosaurs, and resources on rivers and railroads.
Learn about trees, tree care and tree planting from a community of tiny tree friends - from the U.S. Forest Service and partners
US FWS Kid's Page
Explore and learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats on the US Fish and Wildlife Service Web Site and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them
Ready Kids
Part of Ready America sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security - more than wildfire prevention
Natural Inquirer
A middle school science education journal about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service
A free science journal for upper elementary level students created in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association
USDA Youth Resources
More US Department of Agriculture Youth Resources
Youth Science Institute
YSI is right here in Santa Clara County


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These are my thoughts: Feb 8, 2017.
"Nevertheless, She Persisted."
If I were to have a gravestone, that's what I would want engraved on it. In BIG BOLD LETTERS.
My mother was a strong, stubborn woman; just not when it came to women's issues. She didn't believe a woman belonged in politics, in the military, in the ministry, in the cockpit of a plane. Her list of what women should never do went on and on and on.
She had no time for the Gloria Steinem's of the world. She would say: Be a secretary, a seamstress, a housewife, a teacher, a mother…
I can remember how thrilled I was when Geraldine Ferraro was put on the Democratic ticket. I can also remember vividly how my brother mocked her, and me, and how my mother agreed that she had no place in politics.
I don't know where my sense of feminism came from. I was raised in a family where men could do or say anything, and women simply cooked the meals, did the laundry, raised the children and tried to keep the status quo.
This wasn't me – ever. It drove my mother nuts!
As I do my DNA/Ancestry research I'm seeing some strong women who most certainly were not secretaries or housewives. Perhaps it is simply in my DNA to not settle for less than what it is I deserve as a human being.
Now, I'm in my 60's and living openly as a lesbian. My partner of 34 years and I march and blog and do whatever we can for our share, and every other woman's share, of dignity in Trump's America. We also march,blog and do what we can for gay rights, but that's a whole other blog!
It's not about gay or straight, and I wish it wasn't about Republican or Democrat. It should be about women being treated with respect. It's about men who don't value a woman and women who simply accept that as what their life is. We need women to value their life more, value their feelings more, value their worth more.
"She Was Warned… Nevertheless, She Persisted."
As one does…


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Sewell, Frank (2002) 'Myth in the Early Poetry of Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill'. The Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies, 8 (1). pp. 39-56. [Journal article]
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Heading back to Kyoto, spending a few days at the new Four Seasons, Kyoto. We want to thank the wonderful staff, and if you stay here, be sure to find the Manager, Alex Porteous and say hello for us.
Besides the beautiful rooms, the flower arrangements and art throughout the public areas of the hotal
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How To Take The Right Steps To Increase Your Selling Results
Steps - it is unrealistic for most salespeople to expect to make a sale in a single step. Most sales don't end after a single phone call. If you're selling a complex product or service you won't get the order after a single face-to-face sales call. There are a number of steps involved in making a sale. If you want to make more sales, more quickly, more profitably, and do it more often you need your own personalized selling model.
This model consists of all the steps beginning with the identification of a sales opportunity and ends with the customer's commitment to buy. Each step must be clearly defined and as a professional salesperson you must know each step like the back of your hand. How would you answer this question: what are the routine steps you take to generate sales for your company? If you're answer isn't quick, crisp, and concise it means you need to do some homework.
In step - there is only one major way to get in step with your customers and potential customers. The single best way to get in step with your customers and potential customers is to ask rock solid questions. Assume nothing question everything. Remember, the more experience you have the more assumptions you'll make.
People are unique and so are your customers. It's not too early to start asking your customers this question. "What are your priorities for the year 2005." Don't assume you know until you ask the question and listen to their response.
Out of step - do everything you can to be out of step with your competition. From your customers perspective you don't want to look like your competition. Do everything you can to be different. Small differences create big advantages for you.
Example, attach a small ribbon to literature whenever you send it or leave it behind. Your promotional pieces will always standout from the rest of the stuff on your customer's desk. The road to success is paved with differentiation.
Watch your step - personal and professional goals (in writing) determine who you are and establish very clearly where you're going. Imagine you are on one really giant and humongous stairway in life. If you could jettison yourself to the last step on that stairway and sneak a peek back down, what would you see? Probably lots of small steps.
One step leading to another. Always remember every step you take is moving you up or down on the stairway called life. View the steps as action plans on your way to achieving your next goal.
Step down - if the walls are starting to move in on you and you are feeling edgy and stressed you probably have too much on your plate. Translation - you're trying to do too much at one time. When you have so much to do it makes you dizzy just thinking about it, change your focus to doing less instead of more.
Try this; write down three things that are low value time busters. Take the list and toss it away. Forget about doing these three things. Why would you even think about doing low value, time busting, time wasting, aggravating, annoying, and pain in the butt things? Try checking voice mail and e-mail less frequently. The messages will still be there.
Your life needn't be lived on a treadmill that's going full throttle 100 percent of the time. Step down periodically to enjoy the journey called life. Step down if you want a change of pace.
Step on it - time matters most. Watch your watch and keep track of your time. Don't waste your time on anything frivolous. If what you're doing doesn't add value to your customer or make you money, why are you doing it? Today is the most important day of your life!
Are you living it that way? Being busy isn't the same as being productive. Perspiring and getting results are two totally different pictures. The former feels good while the latter is good.
Step up - and take action on all the things you are meaning to do. Procrastinators aren't born they're made from a lifetime of putting things off. Invest two hours this week to clear your desk. Create two stacks, MATTERS MOST and DOESN'T MATTER.
Take everything you've been meaning to do and put them into one of these stacks. Once done, prioritize the MATTERS MOST stack and get rid of the other one. Do first things first and always concentrate on doing what matters most.
Small steps - it's been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. My guess is the philosopher who penned that wants us to take a single small step. The first step is seldom the big one.
It is however the most important one.


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In my first time playing with the alpha I was able to make a stitched weave pattern (useful if you're creating a photorealistic couch), and a few patterns that I'd love to have on a tie. Here are some tie examples (admittedly my taste is probably awful).
So how does Peacock work?
Essentially, it's a math based creation tool, which means that you don't need any innate skill to create new effects and works... just some patience to play with the settings and sliders and watch all the cool effects and patterns it can generate. Peacock acts a lot like a stack of effects: Each item in the effect stack alters the contents of the canvas (created by previous items in the stack).
What kinds of patterns can Peacock make?
- Organic patterns, such as wood, marble, electricity, clouds, water and fire.
- Tiling patterns, such as kaleidoscoped images and artwork.
- Artificial patterns such as plaid, pinstripes, drapes, weaves, sewing, bricks and mason work.
- Trippy patterns like waveforms, plasma effects and fireworks.
- Honestly... it's essentially unlimited.
So what kinds of uses will Peacock have?
- Users will be able to paint with custom brush patterns and texture meshes that can be used in other Aviary tools.
- Users will be able to create tilable wallpaper.
- Users will be able to create custom fabric patterns (i.e. creating your own tie fabric and custom clothing) through our marketplace.
Finally, some more examples of the fun I had while writing up this post. :)
Funky tie pattern
Red drapes
Persian rug pattern
Edit: Peacock is currently under development and is only available for private alpha testing. To see it live in action, please sign up for a beta invitation - set your interest as pattern generation]]


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Different age groups tend to have unique dental needs. What remains constant is the fact that there are always some levels of dental care involved, either in the form of prevention or treatment.
Although an increased awareness of dental health has reduced the need for extensive treatment in younger patients, it is not uncommon to see that certain sections of the community have clearly failed to benefit from the continuous onslaught of "Better Oral Health" messages.
Babies And Toddlers
Personally, I like to call them "Dental Delights". They are an amazing age group whose confidence can be won at the chair-side and a check up and simple treatment often faces little opposition.
Older Children
This is an age group that frequently presents with problems either associated with diet and/ or oral hygiene. This group is easy to communicate as they have the advantage of being in a school environment. Quite often, they may present with fears passed on from peers or parents.
A majority of teenagers in this country enjoy good dental health. Teen Dental Initiatives have helped in timely aversion of many a tooth being lost. This bunch sometimes presents with a myriad of issues, but not always related to, excessive consumption of aerated/ soft drinks, bulimia, use of recreational drugs, neglected oral hygiene and lifestyle choices.
Signs of Dental Trouble
- Food getting stuck between teeth
- Wincing while chewing
- Prefers to chew on one side
- Avoiding cold/ hot foods
- Holding/ feeling the jaw quite often
- Pain – brought on by different temperatures or starts spontaneously and sometimes at night
Advanced Dental Problems
Treatment of advanced dental problems depends on variety of factors. For example, if a baby tooth is close to the age of being lost naturally, the best course may be to extract it or wait and watch and extract it only if it does start to cause symptoms.
Another factor is child behaviour, usually managed well on a dental chair. It is sometimes more appropriate to refer upset, frightened and uncooperative children for treatment under gas or a general anaesthetic. The main aim of such referrals is to avoid traumatic experiences that are often carried on to adulthood.
To sum things up:
- The first visit for a child should ideally be before any problems start especially pain. Such a visit would imprint the idea of a "pain-free" experience.
- The first visit usually comprises of an introduction to the staff, equipment and instruments. This is usually followed by a brief discussion about diet and oral hygiene with the parents.
- In the event of advanced treatment, the use of a needle is inevitable. We endeavour to make this experience acceptable to the child and depending upon the age of the patient different techniques are employed, usually ending in success.
- The worst case scenario is when the child is completely distressed, upset and uncooperative. This is not as hopeless as it may appear; a prompt referral to a specialist or a larger hospital (where recovery facility is available) is done where the child is treated under sedation or a general anaesthetic.


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Created animation for Contiq, AI tech company from Silicon Valley.(Art Direction, Illustration, Animation, Sound Design)
Animation and 3D modelling for one of the biggest gaming YouTube channels in Brazil.
Rebranding video for TGN, the largest and most engaged
multi-platform gaming network in the world.
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Our objects conservator has kicked off spring cleaning with the Dale Chihuly and the Alexander Calder! Both sculptures receive an annual cleaning to remove dust that has built up over the year. If dust is allowed to build up it can mute the colors of the Calder, making the black look gray, and it can affect the translucency of the Chihuly, making the glass look dull. The Chihuly chandelier is made entirely of glass pieces, so the first step is to create a protective sling underneath the sculpture. We then have two people on scissor lifts dusting on opposite sides of the sculpture from top to bottom. Two people help to balance the sculpture and keep it from swaying while it is being cleaned. The Calder is also cleaned with two people on lifts; one keeps the mobile balanced while the other removes dust. Make sure you come in to see the difference a dusting makes!
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Dale Chihuly (American, b.1941); Rio Delle Torreselle Chandelier, 1995; cobalt blue, translucent glass; Museum Purchase with funds provided by Mrs. Richard Thayer, Geraldine B. Warner, Robert and Fay Boeh, Nancy and David Wolf, Mary Lynn and Thomas M. Cooney Fund, Dick and Peggy Andre, Cincinnati Art Museum Women's Committee, Dr. Stanley and Mickey Kaplan/Kaplan Foundation; 2001.37
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November 18, 2013
Asner-Self receives counselor educator honors
Kimberly Asner-Self, associate professor and coordinator of the Counselor Education Doctoral Program is the winner of the 2012-2013 Outstanding Professional Teaching Award from the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
Asner-Self received the accolade at the recent biennial conference in Denver, Colo. The award honors a faculty member for excellence in teaching in a counseling, counselor education or counseling supervision program within the North Central Region.
The region is a component of the national Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and consists of 13 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Asner-Self has worked at SIU in the College of Education and Human Services since 1999.
Her work and her research have often focused on different cultures and individuals affected by traumatic events including war and sexual assault. She is a nationally certified counselor and an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor.


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Atomic Aquatics SMOKE ON THE WATER Fins to Debut at SCUBA
Show in Long Beach
Long-anticipated addition
to the Atomic line features brand new "spring strap" and
sleek updated look.
Huntington Beach, CA – May 22, 2007 (DNW): Following
the overwhelming success of the Liquid Blue and Reef Red
Splitfins® from Atomic Aquatics, the company is pleased to
present its latest major innovation, "Smoke on the
Water." Splitfins® at the Scuba Show in Long Beach,
California June 2-3.
The long-anticipated new Splitfin® design features an exclusive
ultra high energy polymer blade material a NEW Variable Pitch
Geometry spring heal strap.
The newest Splitfin® Smoke on the Water got its rather unusual
name because "this fin literally out accelerated or "smoked" all
other fins during our performance testing" said Dean
Garraffa "This remarkable performance is attributed
to its exclusive liquid polymer material giving the Smoke
on the water fin its incredibly fast rebound and snap properties.
The second main feature of the "Smoke on the Water" fin
is the new Atomic Aquatics spring heal strap. The spring
section of the heal straps feature a Variable Pitch Geometry
design that allows the spring to stretch more easily for
a more comfortable fit and makes slipping them on and off
quick and easy.
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Wedding receptions have been shedding their cookie cutter formats for the past several years, and brides and grooms have more freedom than ever to make their day exactly what they want. The banquet hall venue, garter and bouquet tosses and conga line are still around, but are slowly being replaced with new traditions.
Here is a roundup of mainstay reception traditions, some brand new, some on their way out, and some you'll be seeing for years to come.
The Cornerstones: Some things never change. Here are a couple traditions that are here to stay.
· Special dances - The couple's first dance as bride and groom, as well as mother-son and father-daughter dances, are beloved traditions that give the bride and groom and their family members moments devoted to each other and celebrating the day. There will always be variations of this tradition, but it'll be a reception favorite for decades to come.
· Toasts - It's a common Western world tradition to wish the bride and groom well, and while variations come and go, the tradition is here to stay. It's typical for the best man, maid of honor and parents to give a speech at the reception, but more recently, people have been adding slideshow presentations and recorded messages.
The Trends: From Pinterest to YouTube to your Facebook feed, these are the hottest wedding trends right now.
· Themes - Back in the day - even a decade ago - the theme of most weddings was "wedding." Now you can find everything from Day of the Dead and Winter Wonderland to Harry Potter and Disney. Nothing is off-limits, and it's all about the couple showing off their true personalities for their guests.
· Photo Booths - Photo booths have exploded over the past few years, and most couples who booked one will tell you they were a huge hit at their wedding. They're fun for all ages and come at a variety of price points, so they're widely available and getting more use than ever. Only time will tell if this trend will stick around, or if its nearing the end of its heyday.
· Choreographed Dances - When it comes to viral YouTube videos, not even the walk down the aisle is sacred. Bridal parties everywhere are putting together dances to break out at the grand entrance, mid-reception, or even at the ceremony. It's undoubtedly fun and memorable, and will likely stick around at least a few more years in the wedding world.
On the Outs: Some of the former mandatory traditions that are starting to fade.
· Parents Paying - It used to be a common knowledge that the bride's parents would foot the bill for the entire wedding. The rules are much more lax now, as many couples are getting married older and are taking on more of the costs themselves or sharing the cost with both sets of parents.
· Waiting to See Each Other - Instead of waiting until the ceremony to see each other, many brides and grooms are electing to have a special moment together before the ceremony, often captured by the photographer as a "first look." Bonus: This allows many of the pictures to be taken before the ceremony, so the bridal party can have a little time to enjoy the cocktail hour, too.
· Garter Toss - This tradition dates back to the 14th century, and it was believed that receiving a piece of clothing from the bride would make the recipient lucky in love. Today it's more of a fun tradition, but it's falling out of favor with couples who feel it isn't appropriate for their wedding. Not to worry - there are plenty traditions to replace it with, like the ever-popular anniversary dance.
What reception traditions are you planning for your big day? We'd love to help you with the planning of your entire reception to ensure it's exactly what you wish. Just contact us to chat!


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there is one right now, i seem to be on my laptop abt to heat up a co op readymeal on a gas ring
― mark s, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 19:32 (nine months ago) link
NOt sure when the last one was here. I think there was one a couple fo years ago that took out half of galway.
I also remember that when I went over to Dublin with my girlfriend to see the Harry Clarke talk at the National gallery there was a power cut that took out half of the centre of Dublin. We managed to get a LUAS just before it but everything seemed to be dark as we went across town. I'm picturing us being on the LUAs as we saw the power was out . Not sure how power supply in Dublin works on things like that.
One here just seemed to knock out local power. I wondered if I'd tripped a fuse but it seemed to be more widespread. I checked with next door neighbour if they had power and then found out taht most of the East side of town at least was out.
― Stevolende, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 19:51 (nine months ago) link
Oh yeah, thankfully both of those were in daylight.
power cut map website says off for another four hours probably so i may lose what's in my fridge >:(
― mark s, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 20:20 (nine months ago) link
If you don't open the fridge it should hold steady enough for 4 h to not spoil any but the ripest foods.
― mick signals, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 20:28 (nine months ago) link
If you're like me though you already opened it to look at the impending warmness.
yes i dodged that blunder but it's already been off for two, so more like six if their timing's correct
oh well worse things happen at sea
― mark s, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 20:33 (nine months ago) link


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DREAM believes that holistic youth development is key to ensuring that youth have the opportunity to live safe, healthy, and productive lives, which ultimately strengthens the communities in which they live. Youth development programs protect the basic rights of vulnerable youth, encourage personal growth, promote positive behavior change, and develop future leaders. Our programs foster healthy decision-making at critical moments so that youth do not just survive - they thrive.
DREAM's holistic youth development programs address the needs of youth 12-25 years old in four key areas: sexual and reproductive health; job training, life skills and entrepreneurship; university scholarships; and music education.
Let's talk about it. Unplanned pregnancy and risky sexual behavior are a direct result of a lack knowledge about sexual health and relationships. The Deportes para la Vida, Unica and Luchadores por el Cambio programs work with groups of youth and adolescent males and females using sports, games, and peer leaders to encourage healthy decision making. Click here to learn more.
Nearly 1/3 of Dominican youth are unemployed and this alarming statistic is a result of high drop-out rates and a lack of key skills. The A Ganar program equips youth with job training, life skills, and the entrepreneurial abilities necessary to secure a job or return to school. The DREAM network of partners and supporting businesses offers both internships and opportunities that can keep youth off the streets and actively participating in a future of responsible employment. Click here to learn more.
Dominican culture and music go hand in hand, but few programs exist for students to study music and develop their creative talents. The Music Education program trains students in contemporary music and hosts the iASO Bachata Academy, supporting the development of future musicians and local talent. Click here to learn more.
Less than half of college-age students enroll in university, and cost of attendance is a primary factor. In collaboration with key donors, qualified students receive more than 30 full and partial university scholarships as well as a variety of skill-building workshops to help them succeed in their degree programs.
- 5 communities hosted the A Ganar program, reaching 183 students
- 28 university scholarships
- 129 HIV tests given to DREAM youth, DPV coaches, and community members
- 1,195 participants in DPV, Unica and Luchedores por el Cambio sexual health programs in the past year
- 94 students enrolled in Bachata Academy and Contemporary Music Program
- 77.5 hours of private lessons and 7 hours of group lessons each week
"After participating in the DPV program for young men, I learned that not everything is resolved through violence. I learned to control myself and to respect my partner and others around me. I liked learning about machismo and I now understand that your gender does not make you better than anybody else. This program is important for my community because we can prevent adolescent pregnancy at a young age and learn to respect everyone regardless of their background." – Yandel Báez, High School Student
"A Ganar was a new and exciting experience for me because I used to be shy. In each phase of the program I learned about teamwork, which helped me overcome my shyness with others. Every day I got more and more excited to attend and do well in my classes. At first, I didn't understand anything in English. Thanks to my teachers and the confidence they gave me, I easily take customers' orders in English at my job at Waterfront Hotel (where I also did my internship). I am where I am today because of A Ganar!" – Saúl García Castillo, A Ganar graduate


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If you have ever visited Limau Limau Café (my previous post), you should be familiar with Dolo's paintings.
I got to know this Fashionista many years ago while both of us were still students. He is one of the very few artists who can draw and paint with effortless energy. When he paints, he paints with his emotions and heart.
Other than being a local artist, Dolo is working full time with the brand Crocodile's art direction, both in Singapore and Malaysia. If you ever walk past any of the Crocodile outlets and are attracted by its display and styling, Dolo's the man behind the scene.
With the pressures of life and work, Dolo balances his life with imaginative painting. Melaka has always been a big inspiration for him as it is the place where he finds his inner peace and energy. Heirloom is a series of paintings inspired by his memories and life story as a Malaccan.
Follow Dolo's fan page at Facebook and visit his personal blog here.
•Collection of 10 artworks
Size: 12" x 12"
If you are interested in buying his artwork you can write to him at email@example.com for further information.


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Ep232 - Cigar Bar
I visit a local strip mall cigar bar! And of course it's quite an experience. I bother a stranger on accident, going viral on the internet and then being vilified, we discuss all my 3 Doors Down tattoos, Mexico time share scams, calling your spouse 'mommy', we ask listeners to share the show (and you can use #trypod when you do!), we talk about the new 'smart' condom and all the fun metrics that would come from it and I wonder if my retainer is full of cancer and germs? Plus a shout out to our Patreon Patrons and we talk about 'Missing Richard Simmons'.


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The Berkeley Spinal Network's May 11th meeting will be a social hour allowing the SCI community to network, support and socialize among their peers while enjoying free food and drinks.
The meeting is held at the Ed Roberts Campus located at 3075 Adeline, Berkeley. Feel free to pop in at anytime between 6-8:30 p.m. Additionally, if you're unable to attend in person, a phone conference line will also be open for anyone to call in and join the conversation or ask questions. The line will open at 6:30 p.m. and you may call (415) 655-0381 use access code: 649-375-826, press#. For more information, contact Tom Shankle at (415) 205-3882 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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5 Skidmore Freshman Reveal Their Personal Testimonies!
By: Nicole Smith, Co-Pulp Editor
For the first time in the history of the college, freshman students across the campus reveal their biggest issues in their first semester at Skidmore.
1. " When I first came here, I was afraid that none of my classmates would want to stay in with me on Friday nights and cry while we watch Homeward Bound and eat cheese balls together. I eventually made a compromise with my floor-mate to watch the movie every other week and no cheese balls. I miss home. "
Rebecca, 2019
2. "One time, while I was in the library bathroom, I walked into a stall that my professor was in. I guess he forgot how to lock the door. It was hard for me to look him in the eye during class after that. I saw things I will never forget that day."
Anonymous, 2019
3. " I was placed in a forced triple this year, as was almost every freshman, which sucks. I tried to be polite about this whole roommate thing, but it's kind of hard when one of them wants to be a nudist and the other doesn't believe in deodorant. I can't live in this environment!"
Tara, 2019
4. "I knew that this school was well known for the amount of weed they smoked, but I wasn't prepared for this. I swear I saw a kid smoking a spliff with his professor on the way to class."
Antoine, 2019
5. "The girl in the room above me likes to put on heals and sing to Taylor Swift karaoke every Tuesday night. I started hitting the ceiling with a broom shaft to make her shut up. She thinks I was trying to communicate with her through Morse code. Help!"
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Strategic Planning Intake Assessment
During our full-day planning meeting on July 15th we will discuss the overall strategic objectives, desired financial structure in the medium and long term, and the necessary project milestones to reach these goals. In order to ensure that we can best leverage our time together, we are collecting information from each of you that will serve as the basis for our conversation. Please feel free to review the draft agenda for our meeting here.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Please complete your contribution no later than Wednesday, July 12th.


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We used a human centred design approach to deliver a better nbn installation experience.
The installation of high speed, fibre-to-the-node broadband across all of Australia is an enormous and complex undertaking – and it's enormously important too. Our digital future depends on it.
The installation process has proven to be difficult for Australian families and businesses. nbnco were looking at alternative network technologies and wanted to understand how a smoother, more human-centred installation process might make things better for them. Today was engaged to undertake human-centred design research to identify insights and generate design concepts to help with this.
Contextual interviews
We conducted contextual interviews to better understand consumer needs and test how the equipment worked for different user archetypes in different contexts.
The one-on-one interviews explored how people went about setting up the equipment, and how likely they were to follow instructions and understand language – especially the existing acronyms and jargon. This enabled us to experience, map and understand how ready people and their homes are to implement the new technology.
Mock environments and design interventions
We designed a mock environment in people's homes to help us work with people to understand where and how they might use the hardware and its accompanying instructions. Different design interventions were introduced to test hypotheses and co-design new ideas with people.
Today produced design concepts for product and packaging improvements, along with an illustrated handbook that acted as a 'how to' guide for installation.


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The Camel Zippos
Over the years many zippo lighters bearing the camel cigarette logo have been produced not only domestically here in the U.S. but also overseas. They have appeared in the Camel Cash Catalogues; they have been in conjunction with events such as the Camel Trophy Competition and the Camel Pool League; they have been sold in Shops around the world, notably many were offered through the RJR employee factory store.
In the late 1990's an attempt was made to catalogue them. The Brian Sipes Camel Guides appeared in which the zippos were not listed chronologically but numbered in the order of their discovery. The guides were subsequently taken up by Len Shorter who creates new issues of the guide as occassion warrants.
The purpose of this site is not to supplant the guides or be exhaustive in any way, but to show some of the wide range of zippos produced over the years by RJR to help advertise their cigarettes; it is designed to help the new collector to get a broad idea of the colorful world that he or she is getting into.
Zippo Sale
All of the Zippos on this site are from a collection, and are currently for sale.
Almost all of them are in mint condition and many were purchased direct from the RJR company store in Winston-Salem. Many of the lighters have been sold (marked "sold") - the ones with prices underneath are still for sale.
For all enquiries, click on link:
Graphics and Website Copyright © 2003 CamelZippo. All rights reserved.
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Delighted to have Nancy back for a visit after far too long a gap. This time she has come herself so I've banished my characters outside. Nancy, welcome to the Bingergread Cottage and make yourself comfy. There's hot drinks available and cake or biscuits on the table.
1 Where is your work going now? Your Romano-Celtic Britain series has been fascinating but maybe you are like me and need to change a little sometimes?
Hi, Ailsa! I'm delighted to be back visiting you. I do like a bit of variety in my writing and have been doing both historical and contemporary novels during the past four years. I've started Book 4 of my Celtic Fervour Series covering the years AD 84 – AD 96 where some new characters are introduced and some old ones pop up again. Book 5 will continue on with those who were younger members of the Garrigill Clan in the first books, but I don't envisage that writing happening before early 2016 since my family commitments are going to be seriously time-sucking in 2015. I've no current contemporary writing on the go, but I've also been occasionally working on a three book Family Saga that begins in 1850. I love the Victorian era almost as much as the Celtic one, so that's no hardship and is a lovely break from my Celtic obsession. *wink, wink*
2 Yes, understand that. What are you working on at the moment?
Right now mostly marketing preparation! Since New Year, I've completed edits with my newest Crooked Cat editor, Kelly May Illingworth, for reworked versions of Monogamy Twist and Take Me Now. These were first published in the US but Crooked Cat is set to re-launch new editions of these romantic suspense mysteries during 2015. The basic premises are the same, though the Crooked Cat versions are more like my original manuscripts before lots of sensual details were added for the 'US romance only' publisher. This process of going back and forwards, adding in and then taking out, has been quite weird though the edits for Crooked Cat have been very light, the reworking having been done last summer before I submitted to CC. I hope that makes sense to you and your blog readers! I also dusted off the final edits for the first of a YA time travel series recently. After this post is written for you, I'll be cheering because …I've cleared off most of my TO DO LIST and can devote my next energies on NEW WORK! Well, that's if you forget about new blurbs and tag lines, and book trailer videos and organising more guest blogging…Oh, Yeah, New Work!
3 I think a little bird told me you are thinking of self-publishing. What made you go in that direction?
You're little bird is well informed and I have to say I'm finding the process very scary! There's a local aspect to my YA time travel historical, The Taexali Game, the trio being based in Aberdeenshire, where I currently live. I want to have physical paperback books to take around libraries and schools (events for these are hopefully in the pipeline) because the content of the novel, I believe, is suitable for older kids/ early teens doing a historical project on Celtic Roman Britain. I also want to sell paperbacks at my local Craft Fairs as well as sell e-books globally via the internet. The Taexali Game has now been superbly edited by Jeff Gardiner. I've a graphic designer devising the cover right now and I'm on tenterhooks waiting for that to be finalised. Then I can get everything off to Createspace for the paperback and Amazon for the e-book since, after some research, Createspace looks just perfect for my needs just now. The Taexali Game is also Celtic/Roman but the setting is Aberdeenshire AD 210 when the Roman Emperor Severus invaded the area. Watch out for details of the launch since I'm aiming for the end of February! And any self-publishing/ formatting etc advice is still VERY WELCOME. (She pleads *smiley face*)
4 Which brings us very neatly to…Publicity. You have an advantage over me in that you write in the language of the country in which you live. Tell me about getting out and about to meet your readers.
I've done a number of 'Author Talks' at local public libraries; to some local 'book groups'; and at clubs like the Women's Rural Institute. I've not sold many books at these visits (I think maybe an average of 3 or 4) but it's great to meet potential readers… and the WRI teas are second to none. (I don't need to eat dinner before I go to those venues! *wink*) However, my best situations for meeting return readers & potential readers of my work are at the local Craft Fairs. Last year, I sold approx 140 of my current CC novels between September and December having joined the Craft Fair circuit late in their yearly cycle. Maybe not mega amounts of sales compared to some authors but for me the effort has been very worth it. I'm intending to do at least a couple of Craft Fairs per month when the circuit restarts in April- the furthest drive being around 20 miles from home, so never too far away.
5 What is your best memory of being a writer so far, knowing that the Celtic Fervour Series isn't by far your only work?
Loads of memories! In late 2013, Laurence Patterson of Crooked Cat emailed to say he was entering my mystery thriller Topaz Eyes for The People's Book Prize. That sounded such an honour but I can tell you it was much more memorable being at the Awards Dinner in May 2014. I didn't win the ultimate prize, but to be sitting there as a Finalist at the ceremony was a fabulous feeling. I was equally (maybe even more) excited when Laurence told me he was entering Book 2 of my Celtic Fervour Series – After Whorl: Bran Reborn – for The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2014. My blood pressure really rocketed! In this business of writing, it's a case of upwards and onwards- something else is going to be around the corner!
I'm so glad to have come back to visit, Ailsa, and I'm delighted you've been well enough to send on the above perfect interview questions. Thank you and you can visit me anytime!
Thanks so much for coming over, Nancy it's been fun having you. NO, Lily you can't go home with Auntie Nancy. Just stand on that carpet there, Ms Jardine and I'll have you home in a jiffy.
Short bio
Nancy Jardine lives in Aberdeenshire, Scotland – currently with her husband, daughter, son-in-law, 3 year old granddaughter and almost 1 year old grandson. It'll continue to be a busy household till late summer when the new build home should appear on the back garden for the young 'uns. The great thing about that is Nancy now has less of her original garden to tend, and that garden job should be someone else's! Childminding is intermittent over the day, so writing time is precious – the tendency for it to be between 9 p.m. and 1a.m.
Her published work to date has been two non fiction history related projects and six novels. Three of the novels are contemporary mysteries, the others historical romantic adventures set in northern Roman Britain, late first century AD. All of these will soon be published by Crooked Cat Publishing. By spring 2015, she'll have published The Taexali Game, the first of her Rubidium Time Travel series for a YA market.
All matters historical are a passion; Ancestry research a lovely time-suck. She regularly blogs; loves to have guests visit her blog; and Facebooking is a habit she's trying to keep within reasonable bounds! Any time left in a day is for reading.
Author links:
http://nancyjardine.blogspot.co.uk http://nancyjardineauthor.weebly.com/ Twitter @nansjar Facebook: http://on.fb.me/XeQdkG
Amazon Author page for books and to view book trailer videos:
US http://amzn.to/RJZzZz UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nancy-Jardine/e/B005IDBIYG/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Novels also available from Barnes and Noble; W.H. Smith; Waterstones.com; Smashwords; TESCO Blinkboxbooks; and various other places


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Ensemble cast numbs pain of life in 'Anesthesia' at Tribeca
By Patricia Reaney
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - An ensemble cast led by actors Sam Waterston, Glenn Close and Kristen Stewart numb themselves to the challenges and disappointments of life in "Anesthesia," an indie drama about how a violent act connects the lives of disparate people.
The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this week and is set in New York City, shows the pain and loneliness of some of the city's occupants.
Waterston is the kind, gentle Columbia University philosophy professor Walter Zarrow whose mugging outside an apartment building in the opening scenes unleashes a series of past events that led up to it.
The film flashes back in time to reveal the lives and relationships of the people in some way impacted by vicious attack.
"Anesthesia" is the fifth feature film by writer-director Tim Blake Nelson, who also plays Waterston's son. It is a film he said he wanted to make since moving to New York in the 1980s but wasn't ready to until now.
"The movie is about people dealing with pain but no place to go with it. One of the ways of dealing is to anesthetize yourself," said Waterston, referring to the film's title.
An Oscar-nominated actor for 1984's "The Killing Fields," Waterston said he felt like someone had been reading his mind when he read the script.
"My character's teachings frame the movie and the argument of his lectures is the challenge of dealing with the painfulness of life in the absence of faith," he said, "in other words, the human condition in the modern world."
The cast includes Michael K. Williams, Jessica Hecht, Gretchen Mol, Gloria Reuben, Corey Stoll and K. Todd Freeman.
Each character has their own way of coping. In a mesmerizing performance, Stewart plays a desperately lonely, self-harming student. Freeman is a drug addict who cannot kick his habit, and Williams is his lawyer friend who tries to help.
Mol is the wine-drinking, suburban housewife and Corey Stoll plays her philandering husband.
Screen International said the "finely acted, tender, drama is one of the surprises of the Tribeca Film Festival."
"It is a movie about the unlikely but inevitable coherence of modern life and how it is more important than ever that we recognize how close we are to one another," said Nelson, "and how much we depend on one another, even though in all likelihood the majority of us will be strangers."
(Editing by Piya Sinha-Roy and Ted Botha)
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I decided since next week contains both Mother's Day and my birthday that I would feature my favorite dessert, and possibly food, on the planet – COOKIES! If it were possible to survive on cookie dough with the occasional baked cookie thrown in for texture variation, I'd do it.
These Sugar Cookie Truffles from Cookies and Cups aren't strictly a cookie, but they start out as one, so I'm including them here. These would survive about two seconds in my house.
I want to throw a full-on, girly tea party just so I can serve these Teabag Shortbread Cookies from Accent the Party.
I've rarely met a cookie I didn't like, but my most favorite is chocolate chip. They just aren't usually very cute. Sweetopia has changed all that with these Chocolate Chip Decorated Cookies.
Just in time for Mother's Day, Mega Crafty shares these tattoo-themed Mom Cookies.
I'm not a big fan of actual mojitos, but the mint/citrus combo sounds tasty in these Mojito Butterfly Cookies from The Cooking Photographer.
I think these Popcorn Cookies from The Decorated Cookie are just adorable. They look so comic bookish.
I'm a little late for both April Fool's Day and Cinco de Mayo, but I couldn't leave out these Chips and Salsa Cookies from The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle.
These Tie Dye Cookies from What I Live For look like they would be fun to make with a pint-sized helper.
Not quite as much as cookies, but I also love strawberries. I ate so many when I was pregnant with my daughter I was afraid she'd come out all red and covered in seeds. I'd happily replace the real ones with this version from Bake at 350.
As I mentioned, my birthday is next week, so I'm going to wrap this up with Birthday Cake Cookies from 1 Fine Cookie. I've had cookies instead of cake for the past several years – maybe this will be the one this year!


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So the camera guy from Close Up came on Wednesday afternoon because they are wanting to help get the word out and offered to do a piece. And that was just the most awful moment so far. Tandem feeding for the last time and crying my eyes out while a guy I had just met asked me how I would feel when I gave them their last ever feed :-( That was the worst moment I've had since we found out both breasts had cancer. It was just so hard to face it, especially as we had been trying to wean Bastian onto a bottle and he was so excited about breastfeeding. I just cried and I fear noone will hear anything that is said in the video - but I'm sure the message is implicit.
Had another moment on the floor before coming down to Whangarei on Thursday afternoon. My Mum came in and with tears in her eyes she said to me that you never ever forget what it feels like to breastfeed your baby and you never forget the way they look at you. And she started to cry and I started to sob uncontrollably and it was awful but cathartic I think. There is nothing quite as soothing as your mother holding you when you cry, no matter how old you are.
Raife had his last feed in the waiting room at the hospital yesterday, but it wasn't so bad - sitting in the motel room was worse. We talked about it being the last day for breastfeeding and he gets it I think. Bastian had his last feed just before I went to theatre and he was wriggling around and looking about which kind of made it easier. It all felt a little anti-climatic but i think i did most of my greiving beforehand.
My name is Jaynie. I am 34 and have three boys aged 5, 4, and 2 years. I was a tandem breastfeeder and was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. I have used donor breastmilk for over a year now and appreciated every drop. Please check out my facebook pages, Boob 2 Babe and Love for Jaynie. Here begins my journey..........
Saturday, 25 June 2011
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Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and Trump supporter, may run for governor of California in 2018 according to a report by Politico.
Thiel, an early investor in Facebook and a co-founder of PayPal, entered the political arena in 2016 with his outspoken support for Trump and a speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Although many close to Thiel remain unconvinced he'd run for office, Politico points to Thiel's recent interview with the New York Times, wherein he professes his support for California succeeding from the union.
Thiel would face steep odds in deep-blue California, where only about 31.5% of voters chose Trump in November's general election.


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Happy hump day everyone! Today I'm sharing the most ridiculously easy post work dinner idea ever. So easy it almost seems silly to write it down but ultimately I guess that's exactly what we're all looking for at the end of a busy day. Something healthy, delicious and so very quick to make that we barely even notice we've been in the kitchen! I love this meal, it's a great way to use up over ripe avocado and is tasty, fresh and will have you coming back for more time and time again. So without further ado, here's how to make this super simple post work dinner fix.
Super Easy Avocado Pasta
Serves 2-3
250g uncooked pasta (I use linguine), 1 large ripe avocado, 1-2 cloves of garlic to taste, 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper to taste, a sprinkling of sliced smoked salmon to serve (optional)
So I said this was simple and it really couldn't be any easier! Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook your pasta as per packet instructions.
Meanwhile add the avocado flesh, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and a little salt and pepper to a processor and blend together until smooth. Season again to taste and if necessary add a little more oil and/or lemon juice to adjust to your desired consistency and flavour.
Once your pasta is cooked, remove from the heat and drain. Add back into the pan and stir in the avocado sauce.
Serve with a little smoked salmon and fresh black pepper, or just enjoy it on its own. It's totally and utterly gorgeous and I'm confident you'll want to make this again and again.
Goodness I feel cheeky that this post is so short but then that's really the nature of this delicious dinner! So I hope it helps out on those days when you want something fresh but don't want the hassle of hours spent in the kitchen. Happy eating my friends!


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What drew me into writing in the first place was obviously the creative aspect. Literally, I could create anything I wanted, follow my impulses and let the words spill out of me and onto the page to create a story for people to enjoy.
However, as I've grown and matured, both as a writer and as a person, I noticed the other part of writing, the community itself. It seems like everyone is connected to each other in some way, with everyone providing inspiration for each other or even marketing each other in some way. We do what we do not just for our own benefit, but for the benefit of others, from our audiences to our fellow craftsmen.
That's what I'd like this blog to become, a resource for others, a place where I can help and connect with other people in the community, even if that something is as small as posting a tiny prompt or inspirational quote every day. Who knows, maybe if I feel comfortable enough I'll even post some of my own work.
Bottom line is, I want to be an active part of the writing community, and this blog is my first step towards that goal.


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Declining Your Vote Is a Waste of Time
The newest hot trend in the trying-so-hard-not-to-expend-one-iota-of-independent-self-guided-research crowd is declining your vote. In less than 24 hours all manner of articles have sprung up that read like the person writing them caught a case of spontaneous narcolepsy when forced to talk about the election. Nobody is going to argue the fact that the Ontario party leaders we've been presented with this time around come across as flat and less than engaging, but when was it ever going to be an option that Hudak's lifeless floating grin be the one I could hold accountable were something to happen to me in my own neighbourhood? Did everyone forget how our political system works?


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SAIL MED - Pilot Sail Transport Voyage (Summer 2014)
From June 19 - 22, 2014, SAIL MED collaborated with the local community on Spetses Island (Greece) to launch a sailing cargo voyage at the conclusion of the 4th annual Classic Yacht Race on Spetses. In total, 72 vessels participated in this year's racing event in the four different categories: Classic Boats, Traditional Caiques, Lateens, and Dragon.
SAIL MED transported locally produced olive oil from the Peloponnese to Spetses Island by means of a sailing vessel. The olive oil was sold and distributed to locals on Spetses.
The Poseidonian Hotel on Spetses is an official Sponsor of SAIL MED.
At the completion of the races, Nontas Labadarios, President of the SCYR Organizing Committee and Vice-President of the Yacht Club of Greece, remarked: "As we expected, this year's event was very successful, something guaranteed by the Yacht Club's years of experience and human resources. The international institution that is the SCYR has been established as the greatest Classic Yacht Race in Greece and one if the most important in the Mediterranean".