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It is essential for Washington to state publicly that it will defend Taiwan in all circumstances, a former Pentagon official said on Monday.
"There is a real danger of a drift into a conflict between the US and China," former US Department of Defense East Asia specialist Joseph Bosco said. "Much of that danger stems from the uncertainty and ambiguity of each side's intentions."
Taiwan was the "prime example" of strategic ambiguity, he said.
Bosco was speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington called by George Washington University's Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies on mutually assured restraint in US-China relations.
The conference released an initial statement on the subject by an ongoing task force of Chinese and US academics and policymakers.
George Washington University professor Amitai Etzioni, who chaired the conference, cited Taiwan as an example of mutually assured restraint.
He said there was an implicit understanding that China would not use military force to "reclaim Taiwan" and the US would not recognize Taiwan as an independent nation, but as Bosco demonstrated, task force members do not agree on everything.
"There is an implied message from the US to China that we will defend Taiwan from an attack by China," he said. "The problem is that it has never been made explicit and certainly not put in writing."
Bosco said that the Taiwan Relations Act placed an obligation on the US to assist Taiwan in acquiring articles of defense, but it did not explicitly state that the US would defend Taiwan.
"To me, that has been a danger and a harm to all three parties," Bosco said.
He said that Taiwan was left with no certainty that it had a reliable ally in the US.
Meanwhile, the situation left the US in danger because China "seems to think it may be able to get away with something because of our lack of a clear commitment," Bosco said.
China has been "led down this garden path" into thinking that if it acquired the right kind of attack submarines and anti-ship missiles "to hurt, harm or sink a US aircraft carrier," it would deter the US from ever coming to Taiwan's aid, he said.
However, the US has developed a concept of air-sea battle in such a way that China could no longer feel that it had deterred the US from defending Taiwan, he added.
"This back and forth over the last couple of decades is the result of strategic ambiguity," Bosco said.
He said it was essential for Washington to publicly state that it would defend Taiwan in all circumstances, with the one "absurd" exception of Taiwan attacking China.
If Beijing were sure that the US would defend Taiwan, it would strengthen the hand of moderates in government who would then question the massive spending on arms, Bosco said.
He said they would argue that it was futile to spend millions on weapons systems that the US would ultimately overcome anyway.
Michael Swaine, a senior associate of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment, said that the initial statement from the task force was just "a general starting point."
He said he hoped that the task force would reduce the uncertainty between the US and China by bringing new clarity to some issues.
Referring to Bosco's remarks, Swaine said: "Joe has just spoken eloquently about a certain type of policy towards Taiwan that he thinks would be helpful in stabilizing the situation. I disagree with elements of that and I have a different take on the Taiwan situation, but what motivates us both is a desire to seriously address some of the problems and try to get people thinking about ways to stabilize the competition between China and the US."


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Pardon the pun at the top. But it had to be done. 2015 was a magnificent year for drinking beer (Lets be honest, every year is a great year for drinking beer). In 2015, we saw new breweries open up. We had new styles becoming insanely popular. And overall, we just had a great time.
Before I talk about the year in review, I will admit that Sam and I are very behind in reviewing our beers. To be honest, I was going to count up all the breweries we visited from my swarm/untappd check ins and I started to get annoyed scrolling down the page and counting. We were around 100, and maybe have blogged 1/3 of those. We even went on several brewery trips around the United States that we hadn't mentioned much about in the past since this is a Washington beer blog, not a Arizona, Colorado, Dallas, Calgary, Scotland beer blog.

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At Back to Health Center, we want to give you the comprehensive care you need to feel well and do the things you love.
We offer prenatal and pediatric chiropractic Alexandria to ensure that we address the needs of every member of your family.
Dr. Shara and Dr. Shawnté are highly trained in taking excellent care of our pediatric patients using natural and holistic methods.
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Pregnant moms seek our help for four main reasons:
- Breech Presentation: Dr. Shara and Dr. Shawnté are certified in the Webster Technique that was specifically developed to take pressure off the pelvis and lower back. It ensures proper spinal alignment and may reduce the likelihood that you'll need birth intervention such as a C-section. Our acupuncturist may also assist using moxibustion.
- General Wellness: Many area doulas and midwife practitioners refer their moms to us to ensure that the pelvis is aligned. The result is decreased labor duration and intensity and an increase in the chance of a natural birth.
- Induction: Near the end of your pregnancy, we may help to ensure the best possible labor and delivery. When your body is aligned, you'll be more prepared for this process. Our acupuncturist also uses techniques that may help facilitate uterine contractions.
- Pain Relief: If you're experiencing discomfort, we can help to alleviate complaints from your altered center of gravity, increased amounts of the hormone relaxin and the extra weight of your baby.
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- Induction
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A rascally, rat-haired alchemist trying to transmute his political shame into b-list fame, Blagojevich has become an all-singing, all-dancing, all-talk-show-appearing symbol of Illinois corruption.
His notoriety would be amusing were it not tragic. Blago's nationally recognized malfeasance -- the alleged attempt to sell Obama's former senate seat -- is only the most publicized among scores of locally known schemes and tragedies: Tony Rezko, the Syrian immigre-cum-Papa John's magnate-cum-convict and prime contributor to Patti B's real estate (mis)fortunes; Christopher Kelly, close Blago friend, gambling addict, and a suicide; and, among other sordid dealings, the alleged attempt to bribe the Tribune over its sale of the Cubs. National pastime, meet the pastime of Illinois.
And yet, Blago's comeuppance isn't assured. Whether convicted during his June trial, Blago's neverending media appearances (Letterman, Leno, Celebrity Apprentice, etc.) have already ensured his post-courtroom cache. To the national public, if not to Illinois, he'll always be an amiable, jazz-handed, brassier-than-thou rodent.
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Some Cybrarians may not know about Cybrary Teams, so I figured I'd write a post on this service. Teams is "The learning and assessment tool of choice for IT and security teams at today's top companies." Ok, what does that mean? Essentially, Teams offers companies an LMS (Learning Management System) to track their training and assess their employees.
More specifically, Teams offers:
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Shambhala Art can be seen as a process, a product, and an arts education program. As a process, it brings wakefulness and awareness to the creative and viewing processes through the integration of contemplation and meditation. As a product, it is art that wakes us up. Shambhala Art is also an international non-profit arts education program based on the Dharma Art teachings of the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of Shambhala Buddhism. Shambhala Art is a division of Shambhala and is presided over by his son and heir, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. This program is taught by trained and authorized Shambhala Art teachers.
"Without seeing things as they are, it is hard to create art. Our perceptions are obscured and our mind is not fresh, so making art becomes a troubled, futile process by which we're trying to create something based on concept." -Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Shambhala Art Program
Part 1: Coming to Our Senses
Part 2: Seeing Things As They Are
Part 3: Creative Process
Part 4: Power of Display
Part 5: Art in Everyday Life
Helena Pellisé is a dancer, improviser, teacher, and since 2010 a meditation practitioner in the Shambhala tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. As a member of the Shambhala community she has been trained as a Meditation Guide (2015) and Shambhala Art Teacher (Parts 1-3) since January 2018.


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The South lives and breaths football and Georgia is no different.
With a handful of Football Bowl Subdivision teams and huge rivalries throughout the state, football is the lifeblood of the Peach State.
SEE ALSO: 12 Best Things About Living in Georgia
If you aren't an athlete on the field, the best way to prepare for any college football Saturday is with a good, old-fashioned tailgate.
Every college town does it differently and some do it better than others. Make sure you bring all of your tailgate essentials when you head down to Georgia's tailgating towns.
Athens, Georgia
Home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Athens, Ga. hails one of the biggest tailgate traditions in the state. Make sure to pitch your tailgate tent on North Campus early, but not too early. Campus requirements allow tailgaters to start claiming spots and pitching tents no earlier than 7 AM.
UGA fans will tailgate any and everywhere they can, but the closer to the stadium the rowdier. Typical tailgates at UGA include tents, games like corn hole, food and drinks.
SEE ALSO: 7 Barbecue Joints You Have to Try in Georgia
Also, make sure to take time out of your tailgating fun to join in on the Dawg Walk, which is a fan-made tunnel welcoming UGA players onto the field.
Atlanta, Ga.
In the heart of downtown Atlanta, tailgating for Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket football games is a little different. With typical tailgating activities still present, GT students are forced to be creative. Tailgates take place on the side of the road, parking garages and anywhere else these engineers can find to pitch their tent.
Two and a half hours before kick-off, Yellow Jackets gather on Bobby Dodd Way for Wreckfest. This family-fun tailgate includes live music, games and more. Also before kickoff, fans can gather on Brittain Driver, also known as Yellow Jacket Alley, to see their favorite players march into the stadium.
Statesboro, Ga.
Hail the blue, hail the white, Eagle Nation is ready to fight, fight, fight! Statesboro, Ga., home of the Georgia Southern University Eagles, a Sunbelt team, is full of traditions. Tailgate locations are available right outside Allen E. Paulson Stadium, at the recreation facility and all over surrounding neighborhoods and streets.
The Eagle football team parades through the crowd of tailgating fans two and a half hours prior to kickoff after riding in on the historic yellow school busses. When the football program was resurrected in 1981, the team needed a way to travel. Thanks to the local board of education, the football team found an affordable travel option that it still uses to this day.
Make sure not to tailgate too long, or else you will miss Freedom's Flight right before kickoff.
Atlanta, Ga.
Georgia State University is one of the newest Peach State college football programs, but the school has skyrocketed to FBS-level play. The Panthers play all of their home games at the Georgia Dome in Downtown Atlanta.
Prepped for Falcon-ready tailgates, the Georgia Dome has a lot of options for Panthers fans to prepare for their games. Parking lots surround the stadium, and parking decks give fans several options for the perfect tailgate spot.
Other tailgate towns
Not all Georgia colleges are quite at the FBS level right now, but that doesn't mean the tailgates are not just as good. Valdosta State University, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University and other Georgia-based schools have growing football programs begging for tailgate tents and corn hole games.


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17 comments:
- Southern Gal said...
Good job! Three miles? Wow. I've never been able to run even one. You go, girl!
- April 13, 2010 at 7:30 AM
- Kay said...
So true. I had 'the bronchitis' for over a month earlier this year. And I too was surprised at just how long it takes everything to get back to normal. You'll get there!
- April 13, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- Imperfect said...
I'm so glad you are back to something you love!
- April 13, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- homebody0404 said...
Uh Oh, I hope you get rid of the wheeze. Several times a year I'll suddenly be overcome by a violent cough attack that leads to gasping for breath while I feel my throat swelling up. I can inhale very short breaths but can't exhale. It's extremely scary, I don't wish that on anyone. I've been told I don't have asthma they call it bronchial spasms. I call it fighting for my life!!
I hope you get better and your feet are able to fly again!!
- April 13, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Get Real Girl said...
So glad that you were able to get on the treadmill again. I find that if I can exercise it does a lot for me, not only physically, but mentally, too. As I ease back into it, I always think Baby Steps.
- April 13, 2010 at 9:39 AM
I'm so glad you're feeling better and taking deep breaths again, Dawn. :)
- April 13, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- dawn said...
way to go, Dawn--for doing it, and for not over-doing it!
- April 13, 2010 at 10:36 AM
- JoAnn said...
I'm glad you are feeling better too. And now I'm feeling like I should get on a treadmill, and to make myself feel less guilty I'm goin to eat a cookie.
- April 13, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Melissa said...
glad you're feeling better!! and i love the pic of your shell heart on the beach!!!
- April 13, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- Richella said...
Slow and steady wins the race! Here's hoping that you'll be breathing deeply and effortlessly very soon. Thank God you're finally able to get back on the treadmill. . . I have a feeling you'll want to be in good shape before your trip!
- April 13, 2010 at 11:28 AM
- Busy Bee Suz said...
Breathing is never overrated.
Congrats on getting back to YOURSELF.
I also wiped the dust off my treadmill this morning. It did not hurt as bad as I thought it would. But then again, the day is not over yet.....
- April 13, 2010 at 3:28 PM
yahoo! good for you! come over! i have a little award for you!
- April 13, 2010 at 6:56 PM
- Graceful said...
Way to go, Dawn! Baby steps will take you all the way!
- April 13, 2010 at 8:26 PM
- Kelli said...
Way to go!! I remember having the flu last year and was amazed at how long it took my breathing to return to normal!! Enjoy the exercising!!
- April 13, 2010 at 10:15 PM
- Dayle said...
I told the man yesterday I'm getting another treadmill. You've inspired me to just do it.
- April 14, 2010 at 9:40 PM
- Jennifer Juniper said...
I have asthma sometimes and I certainly understand. Isn't a deep breath so cleansing now?
- April 15, 2010 at 8:49 AM
- jenn said...
I'm so glad you are feeling better!!
- April 29, 2010 at 4:51 PM


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Big Boi Hints at Possible Kate Bush Collaboration
"Just Got off the Phone with Kate Bush !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Big Boi is a huge Kate Bush fan-- a fact that's almost as common knowledge as "Big Boi is a member of Outkast." (After gushing about her most recent album to Rolling Stone last year, Spin detailed his storied obsession.) So let's all be happy for him, as he just tweeted, "Just Got off the Phone with Kate Bush !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Could this mean a collaboration is in the works? "Stay Tuned..... ooooowwww !," he tweeted shortly after.
Big Boi talked about wanting to collaborate with Kate Bush during his 2010 appearance on Pitchfork.tv's "Selector":
"I've been trying to get with Kate Bush for maybe five years now. She's one of my all time favorite artists. She's number one, Bob Marley's number two to me. I grew up on it, and the complexity of the music itself drew me to her. I was introduced to the music by my uncle Russell, and I used to ride my bike to middle school and listen to it, so I'm a Kate Bush fan, big time. So I've been reaching out trying to get with her for a minute, man, but she's somewhere out in the Loch Ness Monster's forest in London, and I'm gonna go on some kind of journey to try and find her."
Here's Big Boi's episode of Pitchfork.tv's "Frames":


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My car went into the garage for its spring tune-up last week. I took the opportunity to ask the operator for his take on the media furor around euthanasia and assisted suicide.
"It seems to me we show our humanity by the way we care for those who are dying," he said. "Don't we also give dignity to people when we care for them whether they are capable of responding or not?"
Susan Griffiths, who died in Switzerland last week, has asked us to debate what she has done and, in the end, to approve of it. She wanted the government to affirm assisted suicide in law and the culture to embrace it. In effect, to give it a stamp of moral approval. She dramatically reopened a debate that pits quite differing world views against one another. Who can't admire Griffiths' spirit and articulate defence for what she chose to do? Lindor Reynolds has described her as an "elegant woman," despite her illness. In Susan Griffiths' own words, she had always been in control of her life. She railed against losing that control.
Yet do we really want to give our medical profession the authority to administer the drugs that will end someone's life, or let them be the means to assist someone else to take their own life?
Some might find it easy to ignore the argument of the slippery slope, but it is undeniably there. Certainly the experience of countries such as Belgium and Holland would argue it exists. Even though in Holland, euthanasia was originally meant only to be for terminally ill adults competent to give consent, the current Groningen protocol allows parents to ask for the death of disabled children, allows children between 12 and 16 to ask for euthanasia with the consent of parents and those 16 or older to do so without such consent. Reports now suggest euthanasia is involved in more than 500 deaths a year in which the persons were not competent to give consent.
My friend the garage operator would say showing dignity and respect for the person is less a matter of paying attention to appearance and style and more about a belief that we have worth because we are human beings. Medical ethicist Dr. Margaret Somerville of McGill University's Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law would perhaps call this a divide between two world views. In the one world view, which she calls pure science, "we are highly complex, biological machines, whose most valuable features are our rational, logical, cognitive functions." Once these go, our lives might as well end.
The other world view she calls the science-spirit view, which says "human life consists of more than its biological component, wondrous as that is. It involves a mystery — at least the 'mystery of the unknown' — of which we have a sense through intuitions, especially moral ones."
Adds Somerville, "This world view... sees death as part of the mystery of life, which means that to respect life, we must respect death. According to this view, although we might be under no obligation to prolong the lives of dying people, we do have an obligation not to kill them. And that rules out euthanasia."
It is not coincidental the founder of Dignitas in Switzerland, where Susan Griffiths died, Ludwig Minelli, acknowledged to the writer of an article about the clinic in the March 2010 issue of Atlantic Monthly, that the rumour was true that he had disposed of urns with ashes of people who had died at the clinic by throwing them by night into Lake Zurich. Surely the name given his clinic is ironic.
There is good reason why it has been people with disabilities who have been on the forefront of the struggle against assisted suicide and euthanasia. They are the people who have to contend with indignity every day of their lives. Many of their disabilities are not pretty. They often deal with pain. They often face discrimination based on their disabilities. Many do not have control of aspects of their lives.
Yet who would say their lives are not worth living? Someone who knows first-hand how people with disabilities can be devalued is Dr. Gregor Wolbring, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Calgary. He was born without legs, a victim of thalidomide. Toronto writer Sue Careless has written about him, "He is not a man to mess with." He is a research scientist in biochemistry and molecular biology and also teaches in the department of community rehabilitation and disabilities studies.
Wolbring is blunt: "Euthanasia is not good for me. It is not good for society." At a symposium on euthanasia in Toronto, he told his audience he especially feared joining euthanasia with genetics. Even though it is estimated 60 per cent of us carry some genetic defect, genetic testing for sex selection is denounced, but similar testing for disabilities is approved.
"In the United States, you get three years for killing a disabled child but 30 years for killing an able-bodied child," he told his audience. Canada is little different: Wolbring says if Robert Latimer had premeditated the murder of one of his healthy children, he would have had to serve 25 years without parole.
A culture is not elevated by giving support to means that hasten the death of people who might be disabled or unable to care for themselves any longer.
A culture that treats dying people as "disposable products," as Somerville put it, has lost a sense that life is in any sense sacred. She quotes an Australian politician, "When you are past your 'use by' or 'best before' date, You should be checked out as quickly, cheaply and efficiently as possible." That is the farthest from giving dignity either to life or death.
Life is precious. So is every human being, even when we become frail and the beauty we once carried fades. If those approaching the end of life are viewed as disposable, we're really devaluing everyone's life. Euthanasia and assisted suicide ask us whether we are willing as society to make a pact with one another — a pact not to do anything that makes it easier to do away with burdensome people, nor to hasten by unnatural means the day of our own death. Nothing can diminish the dignity of such a choice.
Harold Jantz is a retired editor and Christian journalist.
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This is the second part of a 23 point list so if you've not read yesterday's post which covers the first 11 things that helped me, perhaps read that one first?
Otherwise, let's get on with it! Brides-to-be are busy ladies, after all 😉
12. Having a wedding website.
I set up a password protected WordPress site with all the details of the venue, accommodation options, gift list and so on. There was even a section for people to leave song requests, which was rather eye-opening! I included the URL and log-on info in the main invites and it cut down our stationery costs pretty dramatically. I'll blog about our wedding stationery separately as I was somewhat impressed by my thriftiness.
The website became really useful and I set up an FAQ page so people could find answers to things like "how long is the drive from the church to the hotel?" and "should I have a massive breakfast, what time will I actually be fed?" because I know these are the types of questions I always want to know ahead of a wedding. Like srsly, do I need to pack a sandwich or not?
We used it after the wedding too for sharing our wedding pics privately as we didn't want them on Facebook.
This was a great option for us as I had the "know-how" to do it but even if you don't have any bloggy/tech skills at all there are LOADS of companies that offer bespoke wedding websites. Just make sure you weigh up the cost of doing it if you are using a company.
13. Deciding not to bother with favours.
I hate wasting money and, if I'm completely honest, I think wedding favours are a waste of money. I don't want to offend anyone with that statement because I know a lot of people put a lot of effort into them, but I just saw it as money I could spend elsewhere in the wedding budget.
I considered doing something homemade but even that would cost money and it would DEFINITELY take up a lot of time. Time which I really didn't have.
I wanted to do *something* though, so I bought scratch-cards for everyone and placed them in little envelopes (florist envelopes, if you're searching for them on eBay or Amazon). It was fun, less than £85 for everyone, and fulfilled my childhood dream of seeing LOADS of scratchcards played at once. We had a few £1 and £2 winners dotted around the room and bizarrely there were four winners on one table – all sat next to each other. ST's sis won a WHOPPING £20. Drinks were on her, natch.
14. Changing photographers.
I didn't like the first photographer we had. We hadn't gone so far as to actually book him, but he'd tentatively reserved the date and we'd met and been round the venue and stuff. It had taken me ages to find someone I liked and I LOVED his work, but when we met we just didn't get on. Ya know? I really went back and forth on this decision more than any other, because I was terrified I wouldn't be able to find someone else who I liked and then I'd end up with someone worse. But after consulting pretty much every married person ever on the importance of liking your photographer, I decided to find someone else.
I am so glad I did.
15. Creating an epic call sheet.
I was teased for doing this but I felt like the easiest way to get an idea of how the day would run – the only way I could figure it all out in my head – was to make a call sheet as if it was a big shoot. It had everybody's numbers, travel arrangements, responsibilities and arrival times and was planned near enough to the minute from the days leading up to the wedding through to the first dance. (Of course once the wedding actually started, it was up to the guy at the hotel to keep it all on track, I wasn't running around in my dress and a head mic barking at people).
Everyone knew where they had to be. Nobody was confused. Everything ran perfectly to time. The pre-wedding prep was actually ahead of time! So going all Monica Gellar does work, even if people will say you're "over thinking it". (These are the same people who will later tell you what a perfectly organised wedding it was btw. Revel in this moment).
16. Not letting other people get involved in the seating plan.
Seriously, just do this yourselves. Do not give people the opportunity to request or protest where they sit.
17. Keeping the top table small.
Our top table (which was a round table near the middle of the room, no different to the other tables) just had me, ST, my parents and his parents on it. It was nice this way as it was more intimate for us and I didn't have to worry about "favouring" anyone by putting them on the top table. It also meant that our best man, sisters, bridesmaids, ushers etc could sit with their partners and mates, so it was better all round I reckon.
The best man was on the next table pretty much back to back to ST anyway, so we were still nice and close for the speeches but for dinner we had more space. (And if you saw my dress, you'll know why that mattered!).
18. Having the wedding ceremony later in the day.
Our church would only do one wedding a day, so once we booked the date they basically told us to say when we'd like the wedding to be. We hadn't really considered this before. What time should a wedding be?! We chose 3pm in the end and I am SO glad we did.
We didn't have to worry about the wedding dragging on or people getting restless and it meant that people who were travelling from far away (and most people were) could travel down on the day rather than having to book a hotel for the night before. This was especially important for us as we weren't inviting children, we didn't want parents to have to find babysitters for two nights.
Plus the later start meant nobody had to have their hair done at 6am…and I know bridesmaids who have had to do this at other weddings. Not ideal with a hangover.
19. Going to church a lot.
I like going to church anyway but I really loved driving out to our wedding church in the run up to the wedding, it just meant we got to know the reverend so much more and we became much more comfortable in our surroundings.
On the wedding day itself, our reverend delivered the most wonderful sermon which she'd tailored perfectly to us as she'd gotten to know us as a couple. It was definitely one of the highlights of the day that we'll remember forever.
20. Letting the bridesmaids have their hair as they liked.
I had six bridesmaids, all of different ages and all with different hair lengths. I felt like I should be "a good bride" and organise a hairdresser for them all to give them one sleek bridesmaidy style, but the more I thought about it the more I remembered that I actually really dislike "bridesmaid hair" (you know what I mean: the shine, the curls, the pins, the looking like anything but yourself) and that I was sure they'd much rather wear their hair how they liked. Did they all need to look the same? Of course not, they're very different women.
So just as they could style their bridesmaid dresses differently (blogged about here) I encouraged them to style their hair however they liked. They wore different shoes too, all nude, but whatever style they wanted.
It made planning easier for me because I didn't have to stress that anyone was going to hate their hairstyle, but it also meant not having to worry about finding time on the wedding day morning for six people to get their hair done. (It also saved a lot of money, if I'm being completely honest here!).
21. Taking Pinterest, mags and blogs with a pinch of salt.
If I had a pound for every time someone mentioned Pinterest during the planning process, we could have had the wedding twice over. (Maybe I'm exaggerating but we could have definitely had evening guests).
I didn't use Pinterest because I wasn't a Pinterest user then, but I did read mags and blogs and I had to approach them with a very level head. Some of the themed weddings you see online are ridiculous – not ridiculously bad but just, I dunno….they give me mild panic attacks just looking at them. Our wedding didn't have a theme (further than "nice") and that's PERFECTLY FINE. I may write a blog post just about wedding themes actually, or rather the case for not having a theme.
Use them for inspiration, sure, but remember your wedding doesn't have to be that polished. Have you ever been to a wedding like the ones in mags? I haven't. And I've been to some amazing weddings.
22. Deciding not to work with any PRs.
This is a very blogger specific point but I wanted to include it anyway as I do think it was important to the overall enjoyment of our day. With the exception of my French Sole shoes and my hair (I was working for TONI&GUY at the time), I didn't take any "freebies" or blogger discounts for the wedding. I was approached with opportunities to work with brands on my dress, flowers, make-up, honeymoon and even venue but after a *lot* of debate, ST and I decided it wasn't right for us. Or rather, ST decided we weren't doing it and I begrudgingly agreed…but now realise he was definitely right.
It's a really tricky point this one, but all I'd say to any bloggers who do have the opportunity to work with brands on their wedding is to *really* consider it. Is the cost saving worth the fact you might owe a brand a tweet on your wedding day? Will you really get your dream dress/honeymoon/flowers or will you get what the brand wants you to have? Do you want to be on honeymoon worrying about the fact you owe a brand a blog post? Do you want to be thinking about blog photos when you should be thinking about wedding photos? And, most importantly, what does your fiancé think? Everything "free" comes at a cost, after all.
I don't judge any blogger who decides to snap up the freebies for their wedding, lord knows it's a bloody expensive process and ordinarily people would encourage you to cut costs wherever you can, but for me – for us – I'm glad we did things exactly as we wanted and were therefore in complete control of our day.
In the end, I blogged about the wedding anyway. But I didn't *have to*. And that's the crucial part.
23. Trusting my instincts.
Lastly, but most importantly, you have to trust your instincts. This point has been touched upon in lots of the other points really but it's really key to remember that this is YOUR wedding and if you don't want to do something or if something doesn't feel right or if an idea seems too good to pass up, act on it.
EVERYONE will give you their two cents during the planning process, from well-meaning family to complete strangers (and, errrrr, randomers on the internet like me) but only you and your fiancé know your relationship inside out. Every relationship is different, every family is different, every style is different, every budget is different and every wedding is different.
You do you. Then go and live happily ever after.
You can find all my other wedding posts here.


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We've all been there. It's the hottest day of the year and we're freezing in our office. Do a quick search for #coldoffice and you'll see a steady stream of Twitter and Instagram photos of office workers bundled in blankets, hats, and gloves. Cubicle workers huddle around space heaters and cradle their corporate branded mugs. People throw around comparisons to White Walkers, the freezing zombies from Game of Thrones, and remark on how "Winter is Coming...to workstation 369."
But, it's more than just idle water cooler chatter. Over air-conditioning is a rampant—and expensive—problem.
In fact, a 2009 study of 100 U.S. office buildings found that indoor temperatures in the summer were, on average, even cooler than in the winter. Numerous studies have found upwards of 40% of workers dissatisfied with the temperature in their offices and more people feeling too cool rather than too warm during the summer. A 2009 federal report on public buildings determined that the optimal temperature for office spaces in the summertime can float as high as 78°F, but noted a significant proportion of its buildings were operated at temperatures well below that, leading to 61% of building occupants feeling too cold.
Image via The New York Times
Overcooling is costing U.S. businesses billions of dollars every year in unnecessary energy use, in decreased worker productivity, and increased sick days. If we know it is a problem, why does it still happen?
Gender Bias is a Misnomer
In the summer of 2015, a flurry of media outlets, from local morning shows to heavy-hitters like The New York Times, TIME Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and Wired Magazine covered the topic of over air-conditioning. Many were quick to latch onto a small research study from the Netherlands with a sample size consisting of only 16 Dutch women and the contentious thesis that over air-conditioning occurred due to gender bias in the buildings industry. In reality, it's not that simple. Gender is just one factor to consider in the complex issue of personal comfort. The underpinnings of the over-cooling problem are part cultural, part legal, and part mechanical.
We All Want to Be Cool
Image via Pixabay
Air-conditioning has come to be associated with luxury. It is not uncommon for Class A office buildings, luxury department stores, and even casinos to request specific temperature settings to maintain the pretense of excess and a sleek, cool interior. At the same time, in the residential sector, overheating and access to cool air can actually be a life or death situation. For all these reasons, it's not surprising that our society favors over-cooling the indoors to over-heating it.
In office buildings, we often conflate our request for cool air with the desire for fresh, well-circulated air. Employers concerned about sluggish employees in stuffy offices are more inclined to keep it cooler indoors, thinking that it will keep worker bees attentive. In truth, while a comfortable, oxygen-rich environment helps productivity, a frigid office drives us to discomfort and distraction.
Lease Agreements Putting the Squeeze on Temperature
The practice of keeping it cooler, rather than warmer, has also been formalized into leases. It is not uncommon for leases to include a clause explicitly stating a minimum temperature and a maximum temperature. Those temperature setpoints are usually fairly tight, established well before the tenant moves in, and set with tenant control in mind rather than occupant comfort.
ASHRAE Standard 55 is the international go-to for attempting to meet the indoor thermal comfort needs of at least 80% of building occupants. In theory, ASHRAE 55 allows for a pretty wide range of 15 degrees (67-82℉), but in practice typical office building setpoint ranges are often very narrow—just 4 degrees.
Then, inertia kicks in. Not mechanical inertia, but organizational inertia. Depending on the type of lease agreement, certain costs, like energy bills or HVAC upgrades, are the responsibility of the building owner, the tenant, or shared between both parties. If there is a property manager or third-party vendor involved, things can get even more complicated. Addressing temperature-related complaints is a problem that requires communication and insight from multiple parties, but traditional lease structures sometimes play out in ways that create little incentive for the necessary parties to engage.
What's for Dinner? Aww...72℉ Again?!
From badly positioned thermostats to aging HVAC systems, there are a myriad of ways that the inner workings of a building can create a perfect storm of freezing conditions in the office, but one of the biggest culprits is static temperature setpoints. It is not uncommon for the temperature in an entire building to be set to 70-72℉ for the entire day, leaving little wiggle room for personal preference or micro-climates within the building.
Many buildings maintain the same temperature settings throughout the day, year-round, regardless of whether it's a snowy February morning or a boiling August afternoon. The shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall can be especially fickle, making it a Herculean task for building engineers to satisfactorily adjust temperature settings for every person, every day, every hour.
It's actually a bit ironic when you think about it. Establishing narrow, static temperature setpoints is a really energy-intensive attempt to keep occupants more comfortable that only makes people less comfortable. We actually don't want the temperature to be a static 70-72℉ everywhere, all the time. We like variety.
Smart Buildings to the Rescue
The root causes of over air-conditioning in workplace are bigger than they first appear—from misaligned perceptions to contractual structures to prescribed uncomfortable settings. This is where smart buildings can help. Collecting, calculating, and making sense of data from thousands of sensors every minute and allowing for customization on a zone-by-zone basis, smart buildings are able to adapt to people's ever-changing needs.
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Getting close at St. Rose ... Raising the Nacell and Hub
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
The big components were raised at St. Rose in the past couple of days. The weather has foiled the final step of attaching the blades, but they will be added as soon as the winds allow us. Ironic, yes. Meanwhile the photos of the major components added to the top of the tower are pretty spectacular. The pictures tell a story. Enjoy!


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Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Topic: How Old Is This Bull Market?
Speaker: Michael Santoli, Senior Columnist, Yahoo! Finance
Please note: Michael Santoli is the former Associate Editor of Barron's
By historical standards, the ascent in stocks that began in March 2009 has been stronger and longer than most bull markets, suggesting it's getting old. Yet the Dow only recently broke above a 13-year range, leading some observers to herald a new, long-lasting upward trend. Monetary policies and many economic indicators look more like early-cycle conditions than the end of an expansion. So how to reconcile these conflicting observations? Michael Santoli will present a discussion of valuation, Fed policy, investor sentiment and where the opportunities and risks reside in a market near all-time highs.
Please note: Michael Santoli is the former Associate Editor of Barron's.
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JOIN REDMOND! The Public Works Department is responding to the growing needs of the City. The fast-paced nature of our municipality drives innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will possess strong values that align with the City's values, which include being welcoming, having integrity, showing accountability, and demonstrating a commitment to service. Additionally, the ideal candidate should find satisfaction in providing exceptional customer service, and thrive in a collaborative, high-volume work environment.
An ideal candidate will have well-developed leadership abilities and management skills that are based upon consensus building, visioning and problem solving. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills who can maintain exceptional customer service. In addition, we are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting and confident individual with a passion for public service and community. Additional Roles and Responsibilities
The City of Redmond provides competitive wages and an excellent benefits package! To learn more about this opening and to apply online, please visit our Job Opportunities page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/redmondwa


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Yesterday, Amazon advised Kindle users to check that their software is up to date, or else the devices will lose connectivity after Tuesday
22nd March.
The following models will be affected:
Kindle 1st Generation (2007)
Kindle 2nd Generation (2009)
Kindle DX 2nd Generation (2009)
Kindle Keyboard 3rd Generation (2010)
Kindle 4th Generation (2011)
Kindle 5th Generation (2012)
Kindle Touch 4th Generation (2011)
Kindle Paperwhite 5th Generation (2012)
Without the update, you'll be unable to sync read states, access the Kindle store or buy new books.
Latest Stories
If your Kindle is connected to WiFi, it has likely already updated automatically. However, if the device is left unplugged, it may be disconnected to the internet.
How to get the update: plug the Kindle in and click on "Sync and check for items" in the menu.
If you miss the deadline, you can download the software update for your specific Kindle from Amazon's help page. Connect the device to a computer and update it via USB cable.


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nah kali ini ane mau share nih ada web base yang free tapi huandal dan lagi soal speed lebih cepat di banding phpadmin jamin deh
bisa juga di install di forum ini om admin coba aja
# Easy installation, easy handling - you don't have to be an expert to backup your databases. MySQLDumper controls nearly every potential error pit automatically without bothering you with technical details.
# Before you start a backup all your parameters are shown again, so you definitely know what you are doing :-)
# Faster backups und restore (compared to older versions of MySQLDumper)
# Send Emails with or without your dumpfile attached / you can set the maximum size of the attachement. If it grows bigger it won't be attached. If you need the sending of backups via E-Mail you can use Multidump and let MySQLDumper split the data into several files. You can define the split size in the configuration and MySQLDumper will mail you each file seperately.
# Send dumpfiles via FTP to up to 3 different server. This is also working using the multipart feature.
# MySQLDumper can read Dumpfiles from other scripts via the integrated parser (for example from phpMyAdmin)
# Security: MySQLDumper can generate a .htaccess-file to protect itself and all of your backup-files
# MySQLDumper can do Multipart-Backups. That means: it can automatically split the dumpfile if it gets bigger than your chosen size. When you want to restore a backup and choose the wrong part - it doesn' matter: MySQLDumper will notice that and will get the correct startfile automatically.
# SQL-Browser: You have access to your MySQL-Tables. You can delete tables, edit or insert data. You can run/ save any SQL-Statement.
# Database-Overview: look at running processes or even stop them
# Very good file-overview: backups of the same database are shown as one entry. Click it to see all of the files.
# Automatic file-deletion: set your own rules to delete old backups. Specify the number of backups you want to hold and let MySQLDumper automatically delete the older ones to save server webspace.
# Perl Cronscript: all features of the PHP-Script are integrated in a Perlscript (crondump.pl) that can be started via a Cronjob. When you are allowed to run Perl on your space you can automatically let MySQLDumper backup your database at defined times automatically on a regular basis. This way you can't forget to do a backup!
# Complete log files: watch the log files and you know what happened.
# Since 2003 MySQLDumper continues to be developed.
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It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out nor more doubtful of success nor more dangerous to handle than to initiate a new order of things; for the reformer has enemies in all those who profit by the old order, and only lukewarm defenders in all those who would profit by the new order; this lukewarmness arising partly from the incredulity of mankind who does not truly believe in anything new until they actually have experience of it. Nicolo Machiavelli (1469 – 1527)
What do you need to do to bring about change
Our Change Management services include:
- Gaining coherence
- Stakeholder Management
- Supporting (but not doing) delivery
- Sustaining changes
- Processes
- Continual improvement
- Waste (in terms of time, effort, poor working practices etc)
- Support and guidance
See the series of blogs on change for more information.
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Welcome to Bradley Lawn-Scapes, Inc.
Founded in 1990, Bradley Lawn-Scapes, Inc. has stood the test of time in delivering superior property grounds maintenance. Our core staff has a combined 85+ years in turf fertilization & weed control. As a locally owned and family operated business, we take pride in our work and oversee each property. From small residential homes to large multi-acre commercial properties, Bradley Lawn-Scapes, Inc, is here to bring your property to its fullest potential. Please see our service pages for all we have to offer.


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Discover premier amenities and a laid-back island vibe at Fairfield Inn & Suites Key West. Our stylish Key West hotel offers easy access to the island's top attractions, including Old Town Key West, Duval Street shopping and dining, Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium and Key West Golf Club. Key West International Airport (EYW) is just 2.5 miles away. Fuel up for a day of fun at our free breakfast buffet, then take advantage of our bike/scooter rental to get around town. When you get back, unwind at our outdoor tiki bar or take a dip in our huge resort-style pool. Rest easy in stylish guest rooms featuring bright, modern decor, plush bedding, free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Traveling with family or friends? Upgrade to a suite for even more room, and use comfortable pull-out sofa beds to accommodate all members of your party. No matter how long your Key West getaway lasts, you can expect the ultimate in comfort, convenience and style at Fairfield Inn & Suites. Book online today!Show More
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Tech Tues: Pixar Summer Movies To Go "Weekly Surprises" on Disney Movies Anywhere #DisneyMoviesAnywhere
This summer take along some magical fun with Pixar Summer Movies To Go exclusively on Disney Movies Anywhere. With this free app, you stream and download Disney, Pixar and Marvel films anywhere. But that's not all, this June, you can log on for new Pixar surprises coming each week throughout 13 weeks of summer.
With Pixar Summer Movies To Go, a different fan favorite film will be featured each week and you can unlock exclusive bonus content like special filmmaker introductions, film trivia and more Pixar surprises! Additionally, in the Discover section of the Disney Movies Anywhere app you'll find "Countdown to Pixar's Ultimate Movie-Making Secrets."
Perfect for vacations and summer travel; download the free Disney Movies Anywhere app on your iPhone or iPad and gear up for Pixar Summer Movies To Go to get summer started right. And for a limited time, when you download Disney Movies Anywhere and link your iTunes account, you'll get The Incredibles for free.
To find out more about buying, watching, and collecting your favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies anywhere, go to www.DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com
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Retro and throwback are all the rage these days in the RV world… but everybody wants the look of old with the materials and quality of the new products that are out there, now. Not to mention, getting your hands on a vintage trailer in good shape to refurbish and update is an expensive proposition…Read More
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Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures of their decorated homes! It has become a tradition each year for us at A Little Beacon Blog to go "Holiday House Light Hunting," where we literally drive up and down Beacon (quite literally, when we drive up Mount Beacon into those neighborhoods) to find exciting holiday house…Read More
Celebrate Christmas Past with These Holiday Home Tours
Travel back in time to the Christmases of yesterday at some of Georgia's holiday home tours. With unique architecture and gorgeous seasonal decorations, these tours should be on your list of things to do this holiday season. Milledgeville Antebellum Christmas at the Old Governor's Mansion Milledgeville was once the capital of Georgia, and each December,…Read More
Warm season's greetings from our family to yours! Welcome to our home. We're so glad you are here. If you came from Summer Adam's blog thank you for stopping by! I'm honored to be apart of this holiday blog tour. Sit back, relax, and pour yourself an extra big glass of wine, and enjoy our holiday home…Read More
Top 10 UK beach holidays
Holiday at the seaside? We say yes please! The UK is brimming with beautiful beaches begging to be explored and with more Brits than ever opting to enjoy a staycation, the traditional Great British seaside holiday is on the rise again. But what are the top ten best beaches to visit in the UK this…Read More
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Rejoice, musicians and audio mavens: Apple unveiled a new version of Logic Pro today. Logic Pro X includes a new drummer feature that'll play drums along with your song. There's also a Flex Pitch feature to easily edit the pitch of an audio recording, and a remote control feature that lets you control Logic Pro via your iPad.
Apple also updated MainStage to version 3. MainStage 3 is a live performance companion app for Logic Pro; the new version features a fresh, new UI and compatibility with Logic Pro X.
Logic Pro X and MainStage 3 will be available today from the Mac App Store for US$199.99 and $29.99, respectively. Logic Remote for the iPad will be available for free from the iOS App Store. Apple has a page with what's new in Logic Pro X here.
Jim Dalrymple of The Loop has been using Logic Pro X in his studio, and you can hop over to The Loop for his hands-on review. Don't miss his video demo (17 minutes long!) of the new Drummer feature.


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Will Smith and his son Jaden drop by at the Graham Norton show on BBC One and rock the house with a rendition of the classic Prince of Bel-Air rap. The audience goes nuts when Alfonso Ribeiro joins them.
Will and Jaden Smith are on promotion tour for their new movie After Earth. On the Graham Norton show the go way back in history and put out a super cool performance of the Prince of Bel-Air rap. Tom complete the reunion DJ Jazzy Jeff is on the turn tables. To make the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion perfect Alfonso Ribeiro takes the stage and does the Carlton dance. Watch the already gone viral (over 5m views) segment of the Graham Norton show below.


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Meghnadh Going To Kill Ram & Laxman! Siya Ke Ram 8th August 2016 Written Updates :- The Episode starts with Tarini told Raavan that his motive for which he is sending Tarini in war will be fulfilled and asks him to prepare for fulfilling his promise. Raavan replies sure.
Tarini thanked them and leaves. Mandodari cries and told them one more crime got added to all your crimes. Raavan relies right and wrong on do not matter to me as for it's important to find out is Ram Narayan or not.
Laxman asked Ram that he is sure that they will face Meghnadh in war today.Many as soldier armies walk towards vanar send and Ram. Asur army chant Jai Lankesh and vanar sena chant Jai Shri Ram.
Tarini does somersaults and comes in front of Ram and others. Vibhishan gets shocked as he notices that Tarini has Narayan's name written all over his body… Ram asks Tarini…….
Vibhishan replies yes, he is Raavan's son Tarini, I told you about him and I m surprised how did Raavan send him in war, as Raavan has confined him as he was doing Narayan Bhakti? why did Raavan get Tarini free and send him to war, what would be the reason? Tarini asked where is Vanvasi Ram?
Sita tells that it will be the bad example for society if this happens as Raavan has initiated a bad tradition by using Tarini for his motives, this will lead others to do wrong. Tarini asked Ram where is he hiding?
Hanuman comes there and tells Tarini that if you take Ram's name, you will become Narayan Bhakt. Tarini replies I m always Narayan Bhakta, Narayan's name is on my body and heart, my tongue always takes Narayan's name.
Hanuman offered him to first fight with him. Tarini replied that I just want to fight with Ram because my father has commanded me to kill Ram.
Hanuman asked why do you say about Raavan sending you to kill Ram, he has sent all warriors and all of them got killed, now he has sent you to die?
Hanuman thinks I got Narayan's true devotee in this war, but sorry, you are Ram's enemy here. Then their fight started and Bhakt Narayan…..plays………….. Hanuman hits on him and nothing happens to Tarini, as he has the protective shield around him. Tarini disappears and gets away. Hanuman goes to hit him but Ram stops Hanuman.
Ram asked Tarrini that son, the one you were waiting for, it's me. Tarini told Ram that its good you come out on your own, your end is definite today. He gets his magical bow and arrow.
Ram told him that you are Narayan Bhakt and praying to him since years, then why are you taking violence path, you are very young for war?
Tarini says no age is less or more to meet Narayan. Ram questioned him that who told you that you will get Narayan by violence, there is the simple and easy path of devotion, go, son, pray to Narayan?
Tarrini says my father told me to follow this path and he can never misguide me as I am his son. Ram explains to him that, violence is not a way to reach Narayan.
But Tarini denies and asked Ram to fight. Ram finally agrees to fight and with the help of his bow, he aims Tarrini and disc launches an arrow.
Tarini sees a bright light and gets glad seeing Vishnu Narayan in Ram. He smiles and folds hands. He says, Narayan……… Tarini falls down. Ram gets tearful eyed. Vibhishan cries.
Everyone chant Jai Shri Ram. Raavan shouted that I got cheated, all Devtas cheated me as Tarini got killed and this means Vanvasi Ram is Vishnu's human avatar.
Ravaan recals that he asked Brahmdev for making him immortal, but Brahmdev denies it, but he asked Raavan to make another wish. Then, Raavan asked him that bless him that no Devtaa, Asur or superpower can kill him. Brahmdev ask what about human?
Butt that time Raavan laughs and say how a human can kill me. Then, he shouted that all Devtas have cheated me, but now I will kill Ram. Although, he is a form of Vishu, but I am sure he is bounded by the human limit and now I will kill him. He laughs. Mahadev, Parvati, and Brahmadev look on.
In the upcoming episode, Meghnadh will ask Raavan to command him to go to war and kill Ram and Laxman. Raavan smiles and blesses him. Vibhishan says Meghnadh is coming. Laxman says let Meghnadh come by any door, he is destined to die by my hands today. Vibhishan tries to stop Laxman. Ram says Laxman…..


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07 Jun PRESS RELEASE
Herefordshire Carers Support: still your local Carers charity despite funding pressures
Carers are an increasing, invisible and unpaid workforce of around 30,000 people in Herefordshire – that's 1 in 6 people.
Good quality support for unpaid Carers is what Herefordshire Carers Support has always been about, including helping Carers realise they are a Carer and reaching more of them. This month has seen a bright new look and new sign outside the Bath Street offices.
Herefordshire Carers Support staff are highly skilled, knowledgeable, keen and committed to supporting Carers, but we want to make sure people understand how things are changing and the pressures we are under
If you look after or regularly help (unpaid) someone who is ill, vulnerable or has a disability, and couldn't manage without your help, you are a Carer.
Please sign up with us to find out about our support work and what might help you herefordshirecarerssupport.org/i-am-a-carer-16/
Herefordshire Carers Support's staff support Carer volunteers to keep vital local Carers' Groups running across the county. For example, Rejuvenate! the craft and creative group for Carers that is going from strength to strength.
Our expert staff continue to offer tailored phone and web-based advice, information and support for Carers, supplementing the Council's online WISH service.
We are doing more interactive and varied social media offerings and now host the website and information part of Family Drug Support's work after their closure – previously a local charity supporting the families of people with drug or alcohol addictions: www.familydrugsupport.com
Face to face support is available, with the office open 10am-3.30pm Mon-Fri. We now encourage Carers to make an appointment if they can, so our smaller team can plan ahead.
The upcoming Carers Week (11 – 17 June 2018) sees Herefordshire Carers Support supporting local Carer focused events and hosting its own drop-in on Friday 15 June, 11am – 2pm at our offices in Berrows Business Centre.
Herefordshire Carers Support goes out and about to community events and is also working hard to influence public services, such as GPs, hospital, social care and mental health, to 'Think Carer' so they take every opportunity to support Carers directly. Without Carers these services would find it even harder to cope themselves.
But although needs and costs are rising, Herefordshire Carers Support continues to struggle for funding in the very difficult environment facing all charities and also the local authorities who fund what we do.
The charities that currently support our work with Young Carers (under 18s) and Young Adult Carers (18 – 25yrs) are unable to support us beyond this September. This means our current service will stop in the autumn with the loss of two experienced staff.
Although we are still working hard to find funds to continue Young Carer activities, there is no guarantee we will secure any.
The Government funds that support our work with Parent Carers – whose children have complex health needs and disabilities – will also stop in September. Sadly, this means that another skilled staff member will go.
Meanwhile council-funded services for Carers via Crossroads Care stopped in March 2018 and Herefordshire Carers Support is currently uncertain of what council funds will be available next year.
Uncertainty and challenges like this mean charities like Herefordshire Carers Support battle to keep things in place. But we are here for now and continuing to support Carers, young and old, no matter who they are caring for.
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Ashland, Ohio - The Ferris State University women's basketball squad came up short in its quest for a 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Championship as the Bulldogs suffered a 66-50 setback to nationally fourth-ranked Ashland on Sunday (March 4) at Kates Gymnasium.
FSU dropped to 22-6 overall with the setback in the tournament final, but is still expected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament when the official announcement of the field is made on Sunday night at 10 p.m. (ET) at www.ncaa.com.
As the tournament champion, Ashland receives the league's automatic berth into the NCAA-II Tournament and is expected to host the eight-team regional March 9-12.
The Bulldogs battled the Eagles back and forth in the first half as FSU led by as many as five points only 3:14 into the game. AU climbed back to take a 30-27 halftime advantage.
In the second half, though, Ashland limited FSU to only 29% (9-31) shooting in outscoring Ferris State 36-23 over the final 20 minutes.
The Bulldogs trailed by five points with 15:44 to play before AU seized control with a 15-2 run to take a 18-point edge with 10:20 remaining. Ferris State cut the margin to 11 points with 5:42 left, but could get no closer.
With the win, Ashland improved to 28-1 overall and increased its unbeaten streak to 28 consecutive games. It was the Eagles' 19th-straight home win dating back to last season and came before a crowd of 1,112 fans.
The 2012 GLIAC Player of the Year Kari Daugherty led the Eagles with 17 points and 17 rebounds while Lindsay Tenyak added 14 points. Jena Stutzman had 14 points and Ashley Dorner finished with 11 points.
Ferris State was paced by sophomore forward Nikki Arner (Ludington), who finished with 13 points. She was the lone FSU player to reach double-figure scoring.
"I'm proud of our kids for battling and they've done that all year," said FSU head coach Tracey Dorow. "It was an even game at halftime and they played well in the second half. The key now is to bounce back and be ready to play in the NCAA Tournament."
The victory was the second for Ashland this season over FSU following a 66-56 regular-season win in Big Rapids at Wink Arena on Feb. 11. AU claimed the GLIAC South Division Championship while FSU was the winner of the North Division.
The Bulldogs finished shooting only 35% for the game and were able to make only three-of-23 (13%) three's. FSU was five-of-seven (71.4%) at the free throw line.
Meanwhile, Ashland shot 47.1% (24-51) for the afternoon and hit nine-of-23 (39.1%) three-pointers in addition to a nine-of-10 (90%) effort at the charity stripe.
Both teams finished with 34 rebounds although Ashland outscored FSU 14-11 in second chance production despite the fact FSU had 15 offensive boards to only nine for the visitors.
AU also held a 17-6 advantage in points off turnovers as the Eagles forced 10 Bulldog turnovers while totaling only nine miscues of their own.
Ferris State posted a 28-14 advantage inside the paint and totaled nine assists, six steals and two blocked shots. AU finished with 18 assists, seven steals and three blocks in the outing.
Bulldog sophomore guard Sarah DeShone (Elkhart, Ind./Jimtown) finished with nine points and five assists for FSU in the losing cause while senior guard Tricia Principe (Kalamazoo/Mattawan) added nine points, four rebounds and two steals. FSU also received eight points and nine boards by freshman forward Christina Branch (Grand Rapids/West Michigan Lutheran).
The loss was the third in three GLIAC Tournament title game appearances for the Bulldogs, who reached the league final for the first time since 2004.
DeShone and Branch both received GLIAC All-Tournament Team honors for the runner-up Bulldogs while AU's Stutzman and Daugherty were part of the five-member team along with Michigan Tech's Lindsey Lindstrom. Daugherty claimed MVP honors.
Official matchups and game times for the NCAA-II Tournament will be announced following tonight's announcement of the regional field.


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After graduating with an MA from the Royal College of Art London, Colin Black worked for several design companies before becoming senior lecturer and head of design at Leith School of Art.
After nearly 25 years in Leith, Colin and his wife Sallie have now moved to York to set up Seek Art School.
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We don't know about you, but a newish JK Rubicon ain't fitting in our magazine editor budget. Maybe that's good since the reports of Rubicon Dana 44s suffering from bending, worn ball joints, and expensive locker failures abound. And the Rubicon's 4:1 Rock-Track T-case is too low for many types of wheeling. Perhaps it's just us, but even if we could afford a new JK, we doubt we'd check that expensive Rubicon option box at the dealer.
What would we do? Well, while a '12 JK Rubicon would be nice, a '07 X is much closer to our budget. A quick search in our area yielded a brand new '12 JK Rubicon two-door for $33,000 and an '08 two-door JK X for just $15,000. We can do a lot with $17,000. Like pay down a mortgage. We could also use a fraction of that cash to build our X into something that would easily hang with a stock Rubi off-road.


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As I was doing my normal daily blog hopping I happen to notice that there seemed to be a lot of people promoting Aweber as the best auto-responder on the market. Apart from expounding all its good points they will generally tell you, somewhere in the post, that it must be good because all the big boys use it. This may be true but I'm sure that one of the reasons that a lot of people use it and for promoting the crap out of it is because they're also an affiliate.
Which is fine as I understand how one tends to get emotional about promoting something that they love to use, heck I do the same when telling people about the FlexSqueeze theme. I do take exception though when while promoting it they have a go at MailChimp. Yeah, I know I did the same thing when I compared FlexSqueeze to Thesis but I never said Thesis was bad in that post, just that it wasn't as good!
To be quite honest not all the posts actually said MailChimp was bad but some of the comments did allude to that and the biggest contention was the fact that the guys at MailChimp do not like the way some people run their affiliate marketing. It's true though, if you're looking for a list to push your affiliate products down people's throats then MailChimp is not for you because you try it with them and they will kick you out. And so they should too because that type of marketing hurts their
name reputation, something that's very important to them.
That doesn't mean that you can't promote affiliates, just that your campaigns should not focus just around affiliate marketing. Honestly if I joined a list and all I got was campaigns promoting different ways of making money, growing my business or other affiliates then I can assure you I will drop that list like a hot potato.
I swore long ago that I would never have a list but that was only because I thought the only reason for having one was to use it against my subscribers by pushing crap down their throats. It was only after a lot of thought and soul searching that I found a way in which I could use a list without going against my principals which was when I wrote my post Why The List Hater Has His Very Own List! That then led to my post Why I Chose MailChimp Over Aweber where I talked about why I liked MailChimp so much. In that particular post I described how you could be a MailChimp member and promote affiliates.
I know it seems like I'm rehashing old topics but its necessary because people need to know, especially when you're just starting up your list and you can't afford the expense of paying for one such as Aweber. That plus I would love to build a new breed of affiliate marketers, one that cares about their subscribers and would never use them just for the sake of peddling their wares.
Have you ever noticed that a lot of the products you get in your inbox from those affiliate marketers never make it to their blog? Now, why is that unless they're not all that comfortable about actually posting about it, like one I received in my inbox today from a reputable marketer that seemed to be nothing less than a pyramid scheme. So its good enough for their list but not good enough for their blog?
That's where we can be different as we would only promote affiliates that we absolutely believe in and because we believe in them we're quite happy to post about them on our blogs. That is what makes MailChimp the perfect auto-responder for us because if you use it, as I do, to tell your subscribers when you've written a new post you will be driving traffic to that post, and if that post is an affiliate product you love you will be killing two birds with one post.
So basically all I'm saying is don't write MailChimp off just because you've read somewhere that it doesn't accept affiliate marketers because the truth is they don't accept the wrong type of internet marketers, and that's not us is it?
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We all come to the mat for different reasons. Some for the self-defense, some for the exercise, some for the discipline of a formal training, some for the social aspects. I think for most of us it is a little bit of all of these things. Why do we continue to practice this art?
Walking into the dojo for class separates me from the outside world. The time I spend training on the mat is time that exists only there and then. I interact with people from all sorts of backgrounds and who have all sorts of reasons for being in the dojo training. The only thing we really share on the mat at first is a curiosity to learn. From there all of these diverse people develop a language that we can all understand at some level.
This is the language of the body and of movement. Aikido is a guide in this language. As we train our explorations become deeper, building on trust and newly learned techniques. We find more and more commonalities with the people we train with. Here we have all the beginnings of a strong supportive community.
As I walk out of the dojo I am refreshed and my step lightened. Walking home I am often struck by some insight on the mat and its metaphorical application to life outside of the dojo. The outside world stays off the training mat, but the lessons learned on the mat guide my life on the outside.


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All about the Ghana-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement
Ghana has around 2.6 million hectares of forest reserves dedicated to timber production, and an additional 2 million hectares of crop land that also produce timber. The country also has 500 000 hectares of unreserved forests. The forest sector is the fourth largest contributor to Ghana's GDP.
Ghana has a strong reputation for innovation in timber processing, making products particularly suited to the European market. Around a third of Ghana's timber exports are sent to the EU.
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Jennifer Lopez's weight loss program
Jennifer Lopez is a woman of a huge will-power. She has been able to lose 50 pounds after giving birth to her twins, Max and Emme, in February 2008 and now looks as hot as ever.
This was really difficult to achieve for the singer but the result was worth it.
I had to work really hard," Jennifer confesses.
She isn't afraid to push herself in the gym," her trainer, Gunnar Peterson says. "She's not somebody who blows it off because she's working 18-hour days on the set. She finds a way to get back in, even if it means exercising really late at night."
Jennifer's exercise session lasts for at least one hour, from two to six days a week.
After a 10-minute warm-up, we do a series of strength and resistance moves, coupled with high-intensity cardio intervals and some flexibility work."
While wishing to lose excess pounds Jenifer wanted to look as feminine as she had always looked.
I do weights and cardio, but I try to take a soft, feminine approach," Jennifer has said.
Nutrition is also under control in Lopez's family. The 40-year-old singer sticks to about 1,200 to 1,400 calories a day, and eats lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, good fats and lowglycemic carbs.
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