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Ok, so my site was down for a minute there. It happens. But it's back up and I'll be working on it some more. I did fix one thing – now, when you look at my site on your phone, the photo of me is not rotated to the right. It's straight up. FIXED IT! And I'm not even a tech person. GO ME! (Took me long enough though, right?)
At any rate, things have been a little slow, writing-wise, but I'm gearing up for the Ren Faire that's coming up on the 28th & 29th. Zimbell House publishing gave me some of their cool bookmarks to hand out (with the fancy rounded corners), and I've got some copies of Fallenwood and of the Zimbell House anthology, A Nymph's Tale, that I'll be giving away at the event.
I am building my writing empire, one brick at a time. So not to worry, my fellow #DarkSoules ! Your literary rebel leader is here. Also, check out the book trailer video for my upcoming novel, Retribution.


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Jason Worthy
Jason joined Dallaglio RugbyWorks in February 2020. With more than 20 years experience in the commercial fitness industry, Jason was most recently President and CEO or Life Fitness Inc, a $1 billion division of the public company Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Prior to leading Life Fitness, Jason had a series of profit and loss leadership roles across the global fitness industry in UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Jason is a trustee of the charity for bereaved forces children, Scotty's Little Soldiers. Jason is also a lifelong rugby fan and former player who now gets his rugby fix by coaching his son's team at Bracknell RFC. When not spending time with his wife and four children Jason can be found training hard for various extreme fitness challenges!
Sarah Mortiboys
Sarah joined Dallaglio RugbyWorks in September 2019. Sarah has worked in education, young development and the third sector for the last 21 years. Holding numerous leadership positions including Assistant Head at a challenging mainstream secondary in Gloucestershire. Sarah was also the founder and CEO of the PE Network; an education based charity which supported 160 schools in South East London. Sarah studied at University of Wales Cardiff Institute and has also achieved her NPQH Head Teacher training. She is passionate about ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to achieve their potential no matter their background and her proudest moment was being selected as a 2012 Torchbearer for her funding raising and advocacy role with Cancer Research UK. Sarah lives in Putney, South West London and is a keen sports woman having completed her 6th marathon in 2018.
Amy Littleton
Head of Fundraising
Amy brings experience of working in both charity fundraising and CSR management to Dallaglio RugbyWorks. Working within financial services led her into a role managing Towergate Insurance's Charitable Foundation. Here she oversaw the charitable activities of the organisation in order to deliver funding for key projects and services for a number of partner charities. This gave her an insight into the charity sector and passion for fundraising. Amy joins us from Breast Cancer Haven where she oversaw the charity's national partnerships and campaigns. Outside of work Amy plays roller derby and is preparing to do a lot more cycling in preparation for the next Cycle Slam.
Claudia Carrington-King
Claudia, born and raised in Birmingham has lived in London since studying BA Anthropology at Goldsmiths University of London. Whilst at university she worked for Red Bull and after graduating went on to work in sales for an FMCG company. After deciding a life in sales wasn't for her, Claudia side stepped to work at the University of the Arts London overseeing their sports programme for several years before joining the Dallaglio RugbyWorks team. Claudia is very excited to be leading her team during this time of expansion for the organisation.
Will Nowak-Smith
Regional Operations Manager
Born and raised in Brighton, Will started playing at age 14 having previously only played football. His school rugby coach eventually persuaded him to try it out and since that day he has never looked back. He has travelled to New Zealand and Australia twice on rugby tours, once with Sussex and once with England Colleges and is now the captain of his local side. Having worked as a Personal Trainer for 5 years, Will turned his attention to coaching the youth teams at his local club and enjoyed it so much he decided to change his career to focus on youth development. Will is excited to use his passion for coaching for an excellent cause with Dallaglio RugbyWorks.
Phil Hannah
Raised in the glamorous area of Milton Keynes Phil started playing for his local rugby club Olney RFC at the age of 10, he represented Buckinghamshire and South West England along the way to the heady heights of the Olney 1st Team. After graduating with a degree in Criminology and travelling the world with no real plan Phil somehow found himself working for a transport research company travelling to exotic countries such as Nigeria and Kuwait thinking there must be a more rewarding career out there. Having stopped playing Rugby due to being "broken" like most of the foundation coaches he started coaching youngsters around his local area with the likes of Richmond FC, Harlequins Community Team and most recently Berkshire Rugby. This not only rekindled his passion for the game but also a passion for youth development which has in turn led Phil to Dallaglio RugbyWorks, Phil can't wait to carry on the inspiring work the charity has been doing in recent years.
Dominic Cardle
Dominic is excited to be able to combine his love of sport and passion for youth development. After beginning to play rugby at the age of 7 he went on to spend 13 years at the great Sudbury RFC working his way to the first IX, during his playing time he also represented both Suffolk and Eastern Counties before injury forced him to retire early. He did regain fitness and spent the following 9 years boxing on the semi-pro circuit for Southern Area and English titles. Alongside this he has been a working as a youth development professional for over 10 years managing a variety of employability and attainment projects. This included developing inhouse Alterative Education programmes for disengaged young people. He has also spent time managing Prince's Trust programmes and most recently the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. This large-scale programme had over 60 schools and 3000 young people partaking with his focus being project performance, growth and outcomes. He is hoping to bring his knowledge and skills to support the charities growth.
Tom Painter
Born in Gloucester, Tom recently returned to his beloved birthplace after a childhood split between home in the South West of France and schools in Devon, Cumbria and London. His playing career began at six and included county representation and time at the Ecole de Rugby in Toulouse before injuries forced him to take up golf instead. Tom studied Classics at Oxford University, during which time he discovered a real passion for working with young people as part of a volunteer literacy project. He also began to coach, and after graduating continued at Yale University and later at Hartpury College. Recently, Tom was able to marry his passion for coaching and working with young people as a Team Leader with the International Citizen Service in South Africa. He ran projects supporting at risk youths and coached at Atlantics RFC in Zwelihle, a township in Hermanus. In doing so, Tom saw the power of rugby as a vehicle for social change, and it became his aim to work in that field. He feels privileged to have the opportunity to continue doing so with Dallaglio RugbyWorks.
Georgie Dixon
Events Manager
Born and raised in London Georgie recovered from several years of exile in Yorkshire by studying International Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes. She is so happy to have rediscovered her Southern roots and to have been given such an incredible opportunity to be working at Dallaglio RugbyWorks having discovered her passion for the charity sector through past experience. Rugby has been an integral part of Georgie's upbringing. Having retired from tag rugby at the age of 10 after scoring 7 tries in one tournament, Georgie can now be found at the side-lines of rugby matches supporting family and friends.
Jennifer Mustoe-Castle
Partnerships Manager
Jen was born and raised in Enfield, North London, where at the age of 8 her dad took her to watch the Tetley Bitter Cup final where Saracens stormed to victory against Wasps. This was the beginning of Jen's love for rugby, and Saracens. It wasn't until Jen arrived at the University at Chester that she took to the field herself whist studying BA in Journalism and an MSc in The Sociology of Sport. It was during the Masters Jen became deeply interested in the power sport can play in helping disadvantaged groups. After University Jen worked in the higher education sector doing sport development in the East Midlands. During these years Jen mentored college and university students on a trip to South Africa for a charity who used sport to help children in townships, coached the University of Derby Women's XV and volunteered for the Student Rugby Football Union. Jen's excited to be back in London and to be part of the next chapter with Dallaglio RugbyWorks.
Tom Taylor
Born and raised in London, Tom is a graduate of Southampton Solent University and spent his early years in the working world taking in voluntary opportunities with the likes of It's Your Life charity in East London, Hayters Teamwork, Archant Media and the Daily Mail. Since then, Tom spent four-and-a-half years at Kick It Out, English football's anti-discrimination campaign, where he rose through the ranks from an internship to become the lead for the organisation's media, communications and marketing output. Following this, Tom moved to Ofsted in early 2019 before joining Dallaglio RugbyWorks as their first Marketing Manager and is excited to throw himself into the opportunity.
Luke Saint
Impact Analyst
Born in Bethnal Green, Luke's love of rugby began at 5 years of age, leading him to become a huge Saracens fan (sorry Lawrence). Luke played rugby league alongside rugby union from the age of nine for Redbridge Raiders, becoming London Champions losing only three games in three years! Luke's previous role, gained through the Dallaglio RugbyWorks School Leavers programme, was at England 2015, the Tournament Organisers for Rugby World Cup 2015. Luke was involved in transport logistics and guest relations while immersing himself in the world's third biggest sporting event. Having now volunteered with RugbyWorks for three years, most recently as crew on Dallaglio Cycle Slam, and with Rugby as a huge passion Luke is delighted to be able to be fully involved with Dallaglio RugbyWorks.
Holly Hayne
Born and raised in Reading, Holly has had passion for sport from a young age. Taking a gap year before attending University, Holly went to Thailand to teach underprivileged children English and sport which ignited Holly's drive of working with young people and helping them reach their potential. From there Holly went onto study Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Portsmouth, during which time Holly knew that she wanted to pursue a career within the charity sector. After taking a year out after University to travel to Australia, New Zealand and Bali, Holly is now back in the UK and ready to start her career at Dallaglio RugbyWorks.
Finlay White
Born and raised in Bath, Fin joins Dallaglio RugbyWorks having graduated from Leeds Beckett University this summer and is excited to move to London and take the next step in his career. He has a passion for many sports, but in particular rugby having played since a young age at Combe Down RFC, and more recently at Beechen Cliff School, Associates RUFC in Perth, Australia, and at university where he was the vice-club captain. As well as playing, he has a passion for coaching and helping the development of young people, and is qualified at RFU Level 2 standard. He has been able to put this passion into practice in a variety of contexts, including a 6 month work placement Christ Church Grammar School in Perth as a 'renta', and at various rugby clubs and schools across Bath and Yorkshire.
Dan Field
Coach COORDINATOR
Born and raised in Brighton, Dan has always been a sports fanatic and believes passionately in the positive effects sport can have on almost everything. Dan's been involved in coaching for eight years. His involvement in coaching was motivated by how much he had benefited from participating in sport and wanted to do the same for other young people. Dan has been lucky enough to play and coach cricket all over the world from Sri Lanka to Rwanda and Pakistan in between! He was also a very strong baby, able to lift most domestic appliances from a very young age.
Ed Taylor
Born in London, and growing up in Spain and Australia, Ed started playing rugby at 6 years old. After graduation from Roehampton University, he started coaching on various community programmes for The RFU and Premiership Rugby. He then joined the Dallaglio Rugbyworks in 2014 as a Lead Coach, after a 2 year break in New Zealand he has re-joined at the start of the 2018/19 school year.
Alex Green
LEAD Coach
Born and raised in the South Wales valleys Alex has always shown a real passion for Rugby. Alex studied Sport studies in University of South Wales where he played Rugby for his university and is currently still playing for his local team. Alex also worked for Rhondda schools Rugby delivering session in local primary school in the Rhondda valleys. Alex Still coaches the Rhondda district team and has recently joined Dallaglio RugbyWorks coaching in South Wales.
Jack Bell
lead Coach
Another member of the team who spent a few years in exile in Yorkshire, Jack went to the University of Leeds where he studied Fine Art. He went on to captain the university rugby union club in his final year, which he spent most of the season sidelined with injury. Jack took up rugby coaching so he could still contribute to the rugby club's on field activities. From there he went to sunny Bridlington, where he worked as the local rugby club's Rugby Development Officer and combined this with community coaching work with Yorkshire Carnegie's Academy. Jack left Yorkshire after six years in total, somehow escaping with his accent. He returned to his hometown of Gloucester and combined several part time jobs with coaching once or twice weekly sessions with Gloucester Rugby Academy on their Developing Player Programme. Now in London working for Dallaglio RugbyWorks, Jack is excited at the prospect of making a real positive impact on the lives of young people on the programme.
Tom Geere
Born in Hertfordshire, Tom spent the majority of his childhood growing up in Belgium, which is where his passion for rugby began. Once moving back to the England age 11, Tom continued to play the sport as much as possible playing for Tring RFC and represented Hertfordshire county under 18s/20s, alongside this he showed an interest in coaching. This interest eventually took him to Wales, and the University of South Wales where he studied Rugby Coaching and Performance, graduating with a First Class Honours and gaining a number of qualifications on the way including level 1&2 Rugby Coaching, level 1 Refereeing and World Rugby S&C level 1, Tom is also currently studying for a Masters degree at the same University in Sports Coaching and Performance. While studying Tom continued to play rugby, alongside his playing and studies, Tom experienced the culture of welsh rugby through his coaching where he coached for the WRU and Sport Cardiff working to implement school projects across South Wales. Tom joins the DRW team excited to develop young people across his new home in South Wales!
Rory Murphy
Born and raised in Bolton, Rory started playing Rugby Union at the age of 10 and carried on playing until he moved away to Liverpool John Moores University to study sports science. Whilst at University Rory switched codes and played Rugby League. After university Rory worked on a summer camp in America where he worked young people, confirming that he wanted to pursue a career with young people. Upon arriving back from America Rory started working in a school working predominantly with young people with Autism and then eventually covering lessons. Rory is delighted to be able to combine his passion for working with young people and rugby together at Dallaglio RugbyWorks.
Tom Page
Born in Scotland and raised in Devon it wasn't long before Tom had a rugby ball in his hands. Growing up Tom was part of many competitive teams across the South West, playing rugby for the South Devon College Academy and Brixham RFC. Tom attended The University of South Wales to study Rugby Coaching and Performance, graduating with a First-Class Honours Degree, winning a memorial award for his efforts and another for outstanding performance. As a result, Tom was awarded a scholarship to undertake a Masters in Sports Coaching and Performance in which he has recently graduated from. Tom also played a consistent role in the Men's Rugby Union first team which led on to selection for the Welsh Academicals on various occasions. Upon finishing University Tom was a lead coach for The School of Hard Knocks Cymru, working with kids and adults from the Welsh Regions developing their rugby capabilities and lifestyles. Tom has worked in various Welsh schools whilst attaining his Level 2 WRU Coaching award and strives to continue developing, leading him to qualify as a Level 1 IRB World Rugby Strength and Conditioning Coach and a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Tom is excited to be part of the DRW family and continue to progress in all areas of coaching.
Gareth Shuttleworth
Gareth joined Dallaglio RugbyWorks after spending three years working with children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire. He began playing rugby aged seven for Leamington RFC, progressing through the age groups alongside playing rugby at school to now represent the 1st XV. As a teenager Gareth developed an interest in coaching; assisting with younger age groups and coaching on summer holiday athletics camps. Upon completion of his coaching qualification, Gareth took on coaching at the University of Warwick. Gareth has a wealth of experience of working with children and young people in a broad range of environments and, combined with experience of the positive effects of rugby (and sport generally!), means that he's excited to work for a charity that has such a positive impact on young people's lives.
Connor Morgan
Born and raised in the Valleys Connor always had a passion for Rugby. Currently he still plays rugby within South Wales. Connor had a very successful and enjoyable youth rugby career by winning numerous trophies and reaching the Welsh Cup Final. Connor studied Sport and Physical Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he had a part time job working as a waiter for 5 years. Connor also worked as a teacher assistant for a year in behavioural and special educational units. Although Connor still chases the egg this does not stop his ambition to coach the younger generation. Connor coaches a local under 16's team and has recently joined Dallaglio RugbyWorks Coaching Team in Wales.
Dan Ley
Born in Neath, Dan has always had a passion for rugby. Dan was diagnosed with ADHD and found himself in alternative provision at a young age. After a few difficult years post-education it was Dans passion for sport that helped him develop the skills needed to grow as a person. Dan studied sports management at Swansea Metropolitan university and has worked in sport over the past 10 years in various roles but has always been passionate about rugby and the values of rugby. He has played touch rugby for the past seven years at club, regional and international level, representing Wales in several international tournaments. Unfortunately, due to being 'broken' he has finally hung up his playing boots and is looking forward to turning his attention to coaching, using his own personal experiences to help the young people involved with Dallaglio Rugbyworks.
Kazeem Faturoti
Kazeem born and raised in South East London was not competitive or sporty by any means until the later part of his primary school years when he won a race and enjoyed the feeling of winning. Since then he has gone on to compete in a variety of sports including martial arts, boxing, athletics and both codes of rugby. Like all young athletes there came a time for Kaz to choose one sport to focus on and he chose rugby. Starting of as a union outside centre or winger he gradually made the transition into rugby league as a second row or loose forward. He played for the London broncos academy teams until he aged out and was released and has played for London Skolars in the 3rd division of professional RL. During his time as a player he enjoyed coaching the sport and meeting young lads who he could help do something positive with when it came to them learning and enjoying the game. Moving on he has coached for many recognizable establishments and teams to develop his coaching skills. Now Kazeem is at DRW he has found a role that continues to develop him as a coach but gives back much greater rewards as he begins to see the difference the Dallaglio Rugby Works program can deliver for young people nationwide.
Alex Everett-Bolter
Alex discovered rugby at local team New Milton in Hampshire at the age of 6 and currently plays for Bournemouth Rugby Club's first XV. Alex was picked for Hampshire Seniors to play in the County Championship and relished the experience of playing at Twickenham last year in the county finals. Alex received a Diploma of Higher Education in Sports Coaching at Southampton Solent University where his passion for coaching on the course led to working with Rugbytots Hampshire and Rippa Rugby in Dorset over the last 3 years. To build on his experience, Alex spent last year helping to coach Bournemouth U10's and previously assisted with the Colts team at New Milton Rugby club. Alex will now be taking on the coaching role at Dallaglio RugbyWorks in Hampshire and is looking forward to the new challenge of bringing his passion for rugby and commitment of working with young people to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Mike McColm
Mike was born in Aberdeen although moved down to High Wycombe at a young age where his passion for rugby began. Although after a few years in the UK he ended up moving to Belgium where he spent 9 years. His rugby playing career developed with his school team the British School of Brussels and then he eventually got called up the Belgian U17's, gaining 1 cap before getting injured. This injury led to having two ACL reconstruction surgery's which forced him to stop playing rugby.
After school, he studied at Southampton Solent University gaining a degree in Sport Coaching and Development as well as coaching with several different groups, most notably the Solent Sharks, an elite wheelchair rugby team. This degree then helped him become a coach at Dallaglio RugbyWorks where he is looking forward to developing on the amazing work that has already been done.
Rob Thomson
Rob was born in Sheffield and lived in Hampshire until settling in Newcastle. He loves most sports but rugby is his passion. Rob has been coaching for more years than he cares to mention and has used this experience in later life to gain a degree in Applied Sports Coaching Science.
He has worked for the RFU, starting as a Community Rugby Coach in Durham and more recently as part of the coaching team in the female player pathway as a Divisional Talent Development Officer, covering the North of England. Spotting and developing potential future stars of the game and very proud to have played a small part in their successes. He currently coaches Novocastrians WRFC and Newcastle University.
Having also worked at NACRO Rob has seen the positive power of sport. He is excited to be part of the Dallaglio RugbyWorks programme and harnessing its power to support positive development of the young people in the North East.
Luke Brookes
Born and raised in the city of Nottingham, Luke joins our charity with an abundance of coaching experience. Luke found his passion for coaching and working with young people whilst travelling to Uganda and South Africa, coaching football in the slums and townships of the countries. This lead him to study Sports Coaching at Buckinghamshire New University. Whilst studying, Luke gained employment with Wasps and London Irish's community coaching departments. Upon finishing his degree, Luke re-joined his hometown Rugby Club, Long Eaton RFC, playing and also taking over their Junior Colts setup. Luke leaves working in mainstream education to begin his latest challenge of joining our RugbyWorks programme, during our latest expansion. Luke cannot wait to begin changing the lives of our young people throughout the East Midlands.
Salesi Ma'afu
Salesi joins the Dallaglio Rugby Works team after finishing up a successful 16 year professional rugby union career in both the northern and southern hemisphere. The Australian international born in Sydney, Australia started off playing rugby league from age 5 and rugby union age 12 in Sydney. During his career he featured in a Rugby World Cup and British & Irish Lions campaigns as well as Barbarians and also winning European and premiership championships along the way. A strong passion for coaching Salesi started while plying his trade in the game coaching players, clubs and schools at all levels. Salesi is excited to begin a new chapter in his life and share his passion for the game and experiences professionally and as a parent to help people grow.
Aleki Lutui
Aleki cannot remember a time in his life where rugby was not in the picture. Aleki was exposed to the game of rugby at a very young age, starting to learn and play at six years old. He loved the game of rugby so much that even when there was no rugby ball around, he would find himself using anything like a coconut as a substitute. Aleki's love for rugby is reflected in his impressive international rugby career spanning over 16 years. He is a former Tongan rugby union international player who has played at top rugby competitions of both southern and northern hemisphere. He has competed at three rugby World Cup tournaments (2007, 2011 and 2015) representing Tonga. Prior to moving to the northern hemisphere, Aleki played for the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's top flight while also lining up for the Chiefs in the southern hemisphere's pre-eminent Super 14. In 2006 he travelled across the world to join Premiership side Worcester, making 186 appearances over seven years, before short spells at Edinburgh and Gloucester. Aleki has captained Tonga's rugby team a number of times including at the rugby World Cup stage and has represented his country 38 times and 7 times for the Pacific Islanders tour. Prior to being a professional rugby player, Aleki was a police officer. Aleki truly believes in the power of the skills and knowledge rugby holds. There is no doubt in him that these skills once mastered are transformational in anyone's life. He is passionate about using these skills to enable and empower young people to achieve their goals and dreams. He brings a wealth of rugby experience from playing to coaching rugby. He also has first-hand experience of working with young people as he raises his three beautiful daughters with his eldest starting college this year. Aleki is excited to be playing for the first time on the same team as Lawrence Dallaglio for such a great cause. This is new as they are usually playing against each other on the rugby field.
Grant Haggart
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Grant joins Dallaglio RugbyWorks from being successful with the School of Rugby program in Scotland. Grant previously completed the Scottish Rugby Modern Apprenticeship program as well as working briefly with Edinburgh Rugby in the community program. In June 2016 Grant was part of the Bhubesi Pride group who travelled through South Africa coaching rugby in townships and delivering coaching workshops to teachers in local schools. Having now joined the team Grant hopes he can draw on his past experiences to help and improve the lives of the young people he will be coaching.
Tom Bray
The youngest (and favourite) of 3 sons, Tom was introduced to Rugby at the age of 5 by his big brothers in the local park where he was predominately used as a tackle bag. Save for a few years at Uni, he has played for Lymm RUFC since he was 8. A Rugby tour in Australia with college gave him a taste for travel and so after college, he spent time retracing his steps across Aus. Upon his return, he studied Physical Education and Youth Sport at Sheffield Hallam and has since spent most of his time working in the completely unrelated and unexciting field of data cabling.
He has represented his County of Cheshire from u15's through to senior level and at the grand old age of 30, continues to play for Lymm's first team and coach their junior and senior colts. Much to the exasperation of his better half, he has no intention of stopping anytime soon and is delighted to be working for Dallaglio RugbyWorks and is looking forward to spreading the gospel of rugby.
Andrea Nalio
lead Coach
Born and raised in Italy, Andrea started his relationship with rugby at 9 years old playing for his local team. During university, where he studied Law and Economics, Andrea worked as a rugby journalist and became a rugby coach just before moving to England. In London, he coached Secondary school players for different teams, Harlequins, Richmond, Southwark and East London. In 2013 Andrea spent two months in Mexico working as a volunteer for an international Charity who work with marginalised communities.
Will Harwood
Born in Reading, Berkshire, Will began playing rugby as young as 7 years old and continued until a long injury list stopped him playing whilst he was studying for a degree at St Mary's University. Keen to stay in rugby union however, coaching became the obvious path for him, and has since then coached at Newbury RFC, Berkshire County and Pangbourne College amongst others. Will is excited to get started at RugbyWorks, and say he is really looking forward to seeing the positive impact that his coaching can have on young people's lives.
Chris Wade
From an early age, Chris has always been involved in sport. At school he would seek to be involved with whatever sport was available to him. As he got older, he spent more time on rugby and enjoyed playing for his local club and school in Lancashire. Positive sporting experiences, combined with selection for the National Young Coaching Academy with the Youth Sport Trust, inspired him to pursue a career in sport. This led to studying a Sports and Exercise Science degree at the University of Bath, in which he graduated with a First-Class Honours. During Chris' degree, he sought a year's placement working for a Regional Sports Trust in Auckland, New Zealand. This incorporated engaging with at risk populations and growing participation in sport and physical activity. Since graduating, Chris spent a year working as a Sports Assistant at a school in Bristol, as well as taking on a voluntary role as a Schools Development Officer with the England Touch Association. He has recently gained his Level 2 RFU coaching award and is passionate about furthering his coaching abilities in order to provide the best possible experience for young people in sport. Chris is very excited to join the DRW team and begin his journey in the South West.


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One of the best features in Mac OS X Yosemite is its capacity to make calls (read more here.) and send SMS form your Mac through the iPhone. This is not done through iMessage and Facetime, yet rather through your telephone's voice and information plan. You can now send SMS to contacts that don't have iMessage, and make calls from your Mac (through the iPhone).
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If you don't want to receive calls from your iPhone on your Mac (OS X Yosemite), you ned to disable this function in FaceTime on the Mac.
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Since Yosemite is out, with ios 8 running on your iphone, you can call and receive telephone calls from your Mac and your ipad (additionally running ios 8). This is one of the peculiarities of Continuity, which further incorporates and associates your Mac and ios gadgets. Congruity additionally incorporates Handoff, Instant Hotspot, Airdrop and SMS Relay (as a major aspect of the ios 8.1 redesign).


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12 Dec 2017
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Revealed
Capcom is letting you take a stroll through memory lane May of next year with their latest announcement of all these collections. Next to the list is the reveal of Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection releasing on the Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. Fans and newcomers
16 Aug 2017
Street Fighter V 30th Anniversary Costumes Announced
Street Fighter is turning 30 this month and what better way to commemorate its anniversary with some new costumes in Street Fighter V. M.Bison, Guile, Ibuki, and Karin will be the first to get their anniversary costumes, Capcom has stated that more are coming soon. These costumes are releasing August


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Chess Pieces Cannon Design Sheesham 3.25″Chess Pieces, Hand Carved Chess Pieces
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Mobile Rec
Mobile Rec provides youth with fun, engaging, and challenging outdoor activities! Mobile Rec engages our youth, ages 6 and older, at our PRCS program sites/camps in Redwood City throughout the summer. The primary goal of Mobile Rec is to expose youth to activities that they may not otherwise have the chance to experience and to provide them the opportunity to learn new skills and stay active all summer long.
Mobile Rec activities may include:
- 26 ft Mobile Climbing Wall
- Mobile Skatepark
- Slacklines
- Disc Golf
- Wii Dance, Dance Revolution
- Blender Bike
- And More...
Bring Mobile Rec to your next school event or field day!
"The Wall" and all other Mobile Rec elements are available for rent and will add fun and excitement to your next school event.
The Wall Rental Information:
Our rental package includes the Mobile Climbing Wall, 2 staff, and all climbing equipment.
Rental Rates
- $195/hour (2 hour minimum)
- (Monday - Thursday)
- $225/Hour (2 hour minimum) (Friday - Sunday)
Additional Staff $20/hour (If requested and available.)
Climbing Wall Rental Information and Application
Mobile Rec Rental information
("The Wall" is rented separately):
- (2) Fun Boxes
- (2) Launch Ramps
- (15) skateboards/(15) helmets
Slack Line: 2 Slack Lines (trainer and regular)
Blender Bike Large Lawn Games
Dance, Dance Revolution
Disc Golf: 3 Baskets/discs
Rental Rates
- $195 (2 hour minimum)
- Additional Staff $20/hour
Includes set-up/break-down and 2 staff members.
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Staff members will only generally monitor activities. They will not be at each station.
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Army explosives experts compete for top honors in Hawaii
Three two-man explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams competed for top honors in the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) level EOD Team of the Year competition, January 18-25 at various locations around the island of Oahu.
USARPAC, PLA participate in 14th iteration of DME in Nanjing, China
Soldiers from U.S. Army Pacific and the People's Republic of China People's Liberation Army participated in an annual Disaster Management Exchange in Nanjing, China Nov. 13-18. This is the 14th iteration of this exchange between USARPAC and the PLA.
8th TSC creates living insignia
More than 800 members of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command came together on June 6 to be photographed as part of a "living insignia," or human re-creation of the subdued patch worn by those in the unit, celebrating it's 50th birthday this year.
Garrison, 8th MPs offer 'Coffee with a Cop' at Schofield Exchange, Tuesday, April 24th
"Coffee with a Cop" is a global movement that aims to build trust between community members and police officers in an agenda-free environment.
MPs assist clinic personnel drill for active shooter, real-world emergencies
Jan. 18, an active shooter response exercise was conducted in order to validate the response plans and ability of multiple organizations and agencies to work cohesively during a rapid deployment situation.
'Workhorse Nation' redeploys home
Hugs and handshakes, smiles and cheers filled the reception area as the 8th Military Police Brigade and the 728th MP Battalion welcomed the Soldiers of the 58th MP Company home after a six-month mission to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
8th TSC takes a look at multiple operations, events in 2017
2017 brought with it many opportunities for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, along with its enterprise partners, to approach these complex challenges across 9,000 miles, 36 nations, 16 time zones and through dramatically varying climates.
8th MP Soldier saves drowning boy
Pfc. Joseph Stone, a chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear (CBRN) specialist with 71st Chemical Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, nervously stood before a formation of Soldiers and senior leaders, here, Oct. 13, to receive an Army Commendation Medal for his selfless actions that resulted in saving the life of a child in Waikiki.
Joint MOUT in Guam
Joint military operations in urbanized terrain (MOUT) training was conducted at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, September 2, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
USARPAC hosts ATF certification for working dogs
More than 20 dog teams from various government organizations – including U.S. Army Japan, U.S. Army Alaska, the 8th Military Police Brigade, the Transportation Security Administration, ATF, the Honolulu Police Department, the New Zealand Army and the Australian Army – participated in recent training.


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Understanding and improving techniques to teach financial literacy in children
Youths spend over $141 billion annually. Yet, these same youth often demonstrate extremely poor understanding of healthy financial habits such as emergency funds and budgeting. The proposed project seeks to tackle two main questions through the Dojo financial literacy learning application. First, what principles/techniques have been shown to positively impact financial literacy (e.g., interactive games, infographics, etc)? Second, is the Dojo platform an effective tool for teaching children about financial literacy? These questions will be answered through survey research of application beta testers as well as actual application engagement and usage data analysis. This research proposed here seeks to fill a gap in the literature showing that the best financial literacy information often comes from the most ineffective source; thus, how effective is a standardized educational platform that is both administered by, and simultaneously guides, parents?


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Pierpaolo Piccioli this year presented an exquisite collection of the highest craftsmanship, unforgettably saturated, and voluminous silhouettes.
The designer said that for him "couture involves a deeper and more intimate perspective, going further into your own vision of beauty." And that was exactly what he did, his vision had elements from Greek mythology, 17th- and 18th-century paintings, the films of Pasolini and the photographs of Deborah Turbeville. It was exuberantly gorgeous!
I have to give a separate mention to the color combinations of each outfit. This collection had very memorable colors like gold, strawberry, almond, pistachio, turquoise, tangerine, lemon.
The dress that had me in owe was the evening gown composed of multiple brocades, rhinestones, sequins, pearls, and vivid textural embroideries. It was described by Piccioli as "Renaissance meets Versailles meets the '60s whatever".
Another showstopper was a red strapless gown (signature Valentino) sculpted from a scuba jersey; an emerald and mauve column in crepe intarsia depicting an entwined Daphne and Apollo cut like a long T-shirt and cinched at the waist by a drawstring.
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A Maltese young farmer took over his father's sheep farm in order to preserve local traditions, whilst incorporating new and innovative ideas in the production and marketing process.
Projects & Practice
A family business, trading high quality instant coffee, used EAFRD support to expand its business by installing a new more efficient production line.
Expanding the range of tourist offer in a LAG area by supporting a small farm to diversify into horseback riding and therapeutic riding.
An investment project for the modernisation and automation of a frozen fruits processing plant in order to minimise production losses.
Setting up an innovative lavender distillery in response to increasing market demands for high quality, niche products.
A subsistence farm used RDP support in order to become commercially viable by investing in organic production.
Turning a subsistence family farm into a dynamic agri-business through modernization and adoption of affordable new equipment.
A market-driven investment to increase a sheep farm's competitiveness, through the intensification of high quality organic milk production.
A dairy farm combined three RDP supported operations to increase and modernise milk production and secure one full-time job.
An agricultural cooperative invested in setting up organic apple orchards with anti-hail nets. They also acquired agricultural machinery to support the production of organic beef.


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- Most reviewers said that it is a high-quality product.
- Reviewers also said that it has great design and superb materials.
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- Almost every users said that they are overall, happy with the bag.
- Some users said that the bag's front opens into a large pouch that holds your gym clothes and water bottle, with room for a few other trinkets.
- One great feature mentioned by several users is that there's a separate slot on the bottom for you to slide your workout shoes into.
- Many other users said that the shoulder straps are lined with padded mesh which keeps the bag from feeling uncomfortable.
- Users also said that there's a buckle you can snap across your chest, which kept my bag from flopping around.
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As the driving force behind generating new sales leads and contacts, you are an experienced communicator who understands how to make opportunities happen.
Your job as a New Business Development Manager is to identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts. Knowledge of the hotel, spa or beauty industry would be good but not imperative. Experience as a NBDM is a priority.
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- Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
- Planning and preparing presentations
- Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
- Overseeing the development of marketing literature
- Writing reports
- Providing management with feedback
If you are interested in this role, you will need to send a cover letter highlighting how you can help us, plus a recent CV, in order to be considered.
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- Make visits to our customers to identify opportunities for growth within our platform
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48 hours in Buenos Aires
Evita, tango and steak — experience this trio at its best, along with the Argentinian capital's many other personalities, in only two days.
Day One
After breakfast, meet your guide for a cycling tour of the city's standard landmarks. There's less traffic at this hour — Argentinians sleep in — so you'll see highlights such as Recoleta Cemetery (Eva Perón's final resting place) in relative calm. Stop and smell the roses, literally, in the Rosedal, one of the best city parks.
End your tour at the Casa Rosada, where Evita would address doting crowds, then walk for ten minutes to Puerto Madero, a gentrified waterside barrio, for a long lunch.
Take a private tour of the city's lesser-known architectural jewels. I love the Palacio Barolo: its design is inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Head to the top floor for one of the best views of Buenos Aires.
La Casa Rosada
Recoleta Cemetary
Your tour ends in the barrio of Constitución. Recharge with a coffee and a medialuna, a buttery croissant.
Hop in a traditional taxicab and return to your hotel for a pre-dinner siesta. Buenos Aires' taxi drivers are notoriously chatty — whether you speak Spanish or not.
Dinnertime. Plump for asado, an Argentinian barbecue, or if you're vegetarian, go to one of the many Italian restaurants — an example of the country's lasting influence on Argentina — such as La Cucina Paradiso, one of my go-to eateries.
Enter a milonga (dance hall) to witness tango at its most authentic. You're free to simply watch, but you can also take part. The dancing goes on until the early hours.
Tango in La Boca
Browse in El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a sumptuous bookstore.Argentina specialist Olivia
Make like the locals and have a lie-in. Then, assuming you're here on a Sunday, head to San Telmo Market to mill among its sea of vendors and peruse the craft stalls. You can have breakfast here: try a freshly squeezed fruit juice and churros. Dunk them in a generous pot of dulce de leche.
Travel to Mataderos Fair, a gaucho market on the city's outskirts and also a fixture on Sundays. Expect folk music, dancing and horsemanship displays. For lunch, I suggest chorípan (sausage, bread and chimichurri).
Back in the city proper, stop for an exceptionally good raspberry ice cream at Rapa Nui.
Siesta o'clock again.
Time for an aperitif. For a quintessentially Argentine experience, find a table at any of the al fresco cafes in Plaza Serrano and watch the world go by. To really get into the spirit, throw in a good bottle of malbec.
Sit down at Casa Coupage for a multi-course dinner with wine pairing. It's an elegant introduction to Argentinian cuisine.
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Legislative Update: Negotiations on Kentucky budget continuing
President Abraham Lincoln was an expert at negotiating and winning. He was also a brilliant orator, known for putting the most complex matters in the simplest of terms.
So when it came time for him to give advice about success, the 16th President's response was brief but decisive.
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm," Lincoln is quoted as saying.
Those are words we lawmakers would be wise to follow in these final days of the 2018 Regular Session as the House and Senate work to reach middle ground on House Bill 200, the House budget bill that was amended by the Senate by a vote of 26-11 this week. Some parts of the House and Senate budget plans are quite similar: both would provide base per pupil funding for schools called SEEK, or Support Education Excellence in Kentucky, and both would fully fund the state pension systems.
The two plans would also beef up funding in areas of public safety and provide additional funds to a dozen or so struggling school districts that have been hurt by a loss in unmined mineral tax revenue. And both plans would cut most areas of state government by 6.25 percent, as recommended by the Governor as part of statewide-spending reductions.
But there are parts of the two plans that are very different. The House plan proposes more money for SEEK than the Senate's, for one. And while the Senate plan would fully fund pensions, as would the House plan, the Senate plan would move around $1 billion from the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System to lesser-funded state pension plans.
The most striking difference between the two plans is in how they would be funded. The Senate plan does not include a couple of tax revenue sources approved by the House, including a 50-cent per pack increase in the state cigarette tax starting this July and a 25-cent per dose fee on opioids at the distribution level – both projected to raise an additional $377 million in state revenue over the next two years. Other revenue changes in HB 366 would add another $125 million over two years for a total of a round half a billion in new revenue though fiscal year 2020.
Now, these are just some highlights of how HB 200 has changed since the $22.5 billion spending plan was voted out of the House by a vote of 76-15 on March 1. Other changes were also made to the bill by the Senate that we in the House may, or may not, want to address as both chambers meet in so-called "conference committees" in this session's final days to reach a budget agreement.
That said, we in the House are hopeful that we can find middle ground with our Senate colleagues on the needs of our constituencies across Kentucky. And we hope to find it quickly — specifically before the session veto recess scheduled to begin next Thursday — so that we as the Kentucky General Assembly can use our constitutional authority to override gubernatorial vetoes, should the need arise.
Also headed to conference committees this week after being amended by the Senate are the Legislative branch budget found in HB 204 and Judicial branch budget found in HB 203. Those bills, which passed the Senate by votes of 36-2 and 26-12 respectively, will need some more work before they, like HB 200, can be considered for final passage and possibly become law.
This budget work will consume most of our energy in the session's remaining days, but there are some other measures that will also likely stay in play until session's end. One of those is HB 428, which would set new rules for the handling of opioid overdoses.
The bill cleared the House 92-3 this week. Should HB 428 become law, it would require first responders in Louisville, Lexington and areas like Northern Kentucky — where at least two adjoining counties each have populations over 90,000—to immediately detain someone who has overdosed on heroin or other opioids and take that individual to a hospital or appropriate care facility. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Another bill gaining momentum is HB 185, legislation that would increase line-of-duty death benefits for spouses of police or other hazardous duty personnel in the state's public retirement systems who were killed in the line of duty or died as result of injuries sustained on the job. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
We have four days left in this session per the current session calendar, with the last two days of the session – which could be used to override any gubernatorial vetoes—scheduled for April 12 and 13. While mid-April seems far away to many folks, it is coming fast to those of us serving in the General Assembly. There will be many long days and evenings ahead as we wrap up some very important work.
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Absolutely professional. Thoroughly personal.
The people your sons spend their time with at Summit's View may be the most single important factor for shaping their success. That's why we carefully select staff who are not only supremely qualified for their roles but demonstrate the highest character. Each staff member goes through a comprehensive background check and is held to the highest code of conduct standards.
Dr. David Lovely, Clinical Director
Dr. Lovely leads the Summit's View team, drawing from his comprehensive background in counseling, pastoral leadership and the trades. Dr. Lovely is directly involved in Summit's View's daily routines and activities. Each young man has direct access to Dr. Lovely at nearly any moment of the day.
- Ph.D in Counseling
- Over 10,000 hours spent counseling teens
- Has planted and pastored multiple churches over three decades
- Former professional chaplain in adult and juvenile prison systems
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified mechanic
Terri Lovely, Program Director
Terri's background spans a powerful range of professions and experiences – a perfect fit for the demanding role of Summit's View program director. As the programming director, she plans and oversees the day-to-day activities of our young men, including special outings and spontaneous adventures.
- B.A. of Science in Secondary Education
- B.A. of Science in Nursing
- Former high school teacher in San Francisco
- Former ER Nurse
- Former Christian summer camp director
Eric Lovely, Family Relations Director & Life Coach
Eric comes to the Summit's View with a novel background in pastoral leadership, business operations and project management. His unique mix of shepherding compassion and business grit make him a perfect match for helping families navigate the emotional and logistical waters of their son's transformation.
- Built and lead a successful contracting/fabrication company spanning over 3 states
- Oversaw multiple construction teams and provided hands-on training for young or inexperienced employees
- Pastored youth and adults for a new church plant for 4 years
- Ministry volunteer in adult and juvenile prison systems
Kassie Lovely, Operations & Outreach Director
Kassie brings her battle-tested experience in managing the complex operations of a thriving company and leadership in a growing church plant to the Summit's View team as our Operations and Outreach Director. She's the one who keeps our camp, its young men and our service projects running like a well-oiled machine.
- Former Chief Operating Officer for a successful contracting/fabrication company
- Oversaw HR, payroll and compliance
- Pastored youth and adults for a new church plant for 4 years
- Organized and oversaw large scale events and outreach programs
- Experienced respite care provider including special needs emphasis
Jazmine Yuhas, Educator
Many of our young men come to Summit's View performing behind or below their academic potential. Jazmine combines high expectations with one-on-one attention to help young men rise to scholastic greatness.
- Currently completing bachelor's in education coursework
- Licensed Realtor
John Pickering, House Parent & Life Coach
With over 30 years experience, John is no stranger to student ministry. His skills span from leading and developing youth ministries to managing departments of a fortune 500 company. John fosters an environment for both spiritual and emotional growth in our students and their families alike.
- Co-led a ministry of 100+ students
- Trained & equipped 30+ volunteers
- Trained, monitored and coached 200 new employees from entry-level to senior Customer Service Representatives at a fortune 500 company.
- Holds a degree in Theological Studies
Tracey Tomlinson, Administrative Assistant
Each of the young men who come to Summit's View bring their own set of unique administrative requirements, all of them important. Tracey specializes in keeping every "i" dotted and "t" crossed to ensure every son gets the comprehensive care he needs. But more than that, she is guaranteed to always have a few students in her office who are soaking up her wisdom and encouragement!
- 12 years experience in office management
- Respite care provider for 15 years
Eddie Tomlinson, Facilities & Vocational Director
Trade work is one of the important skills students learn while at Summits View, and there is no better teacher this side of the Mississippi than Eddie. With over 32 years in mechanical and electrical experience, Eddie uses his knowledge to equip students with practical, lifelong skills, preparing them for a successful future. He starts each day by praying with his 'crew' and works to keep our grounds and facilities looking great and functioning properly!
- Former Aircraft mechanic
- Trained in Robotics, CNC operation and supervised maintenance crews
- Owns and operates a local business - Ed's Garage
Tom Humphrey, Summer Program Director & Life Coach
You can find Tom in the middle of every great adventure we have at Summits View. With over 12 years of Scout leader experience, Tom keeps our boys in shape both physically and mentally. He is a husband and father of his own teenage son, so connecting with student's is second nature to him. Tom enjoys being outdoors and pushing himself and others to do things that exceed their normal capabilities.
- 12+ years Scout leader experience
- Former United States Marine and business owner
- Avid outdoorsmen and adventurer
Melissa Hodum, Head Cook
Hannah Langley, Educational Support
Linda Holloway, Grandma
Linda, or as our boys call her, Grandma, helps keep our special occasions special! She retired from thyssenkrupp after 40 years and is a loving Mom and Grandma. From birthday cakes to Holiday's, Linda makes each student and staff feel special and valued by proving homemade cakes, treats and sound advice!
Randy Kirchmeier, Financial Advisor
Randy volunteers as our Financial Advisor. His vital role ensures that the Summit's View team has the liberty to give every son the specialized care he needs, even when extra, unplanned expenses are involved. By keeping us operating cost-efficiently, he helps us make room for the unique approach each young man may require.
- M.S. of Accounting
- B.A. of Finance
- M.B.A. Healthcare Organizational Leadership
- 30 years of accounting experience with publicly traded companies and medical centers
- Married for more than 25 years with three kids
Shawnda Kirchmeier, Intake Coordinator
Shawnda volunteers as our Intake Coordinator. She joined the Summit's View team after experiencing, first hand, the difference our team can make in the life of a troubled teen – hers. She knows what it's like to be in the shoes of a family struggling with a troubled son. And she combines her experience and administrative background to help families walk through an unfamiliar but very important season.
- B.S. in Behavioral Studies
- Currently studying Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Women's Issues, Marriage and Family and Life Coaching
- 20 plus years as a respite care provider for special needs children and their families
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I think this is one of the lower points for me. People who know me would be shocked at how little "Christmassy" stuff I've done.
But I know there could possibly at least one person out there who cares about my annual Christmas music extravaganza. I only bought one new album this year – Straight No Chaser's "Holiday Spirits." Sure, you've probably seen their Internet video of the 12 Days of Christmas. You have, admit it. The album is pretty traditional, aside from that one song. If you like acapella, or hell, even if you don't, you will love this one. Three thumbs up.


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So I took a little time off from blogging because I was cooking up something a little different. My precious little baby made her arrival on October 6th! Giving birth to her was the best experience of my life…yes I can say that even after the pain of labor, delivery, and postpartum healing. I wanted to share a few "I wish I knew that before" things about labor and delivery for other women since I feel like there is still so much we don't share about the process and then we're surprised with "That happens?!" in the moment.
- Everyone will try and tell you what the pain of contraction feels like. From bad menstrual cramps to bad gas, I heard so many different explanations of what to expect. So what does it feel like? Well, first it will be different for everyone because we all have different levels of pain tolerance and the intensity of contraction pain is different. I can tell you since I was induced the pain was unlike anything I ever experienced or could even imagine. Imagine all your abdominal muscles being twisted into a tight knot and pulled to it's tightest…then repeat that every few minutes for hours upon hours. Oh….and the pain might be so bad that you throw up! That was fun.
- You most likely will need a catheter if you get an epidural. But, you won't feel it since the epidural is already in place.
- You can get the shakes from all the hormones. Once my epidural was working I got the shakes, bad! Thankfully what helped was touch. My husband and doula took turns rubbing my legs and eventually the shaking subsided.
- Pushing is completely exhausting. So by the time you get to the "Ok, it's time to push!" you've endured hours and hours of exhausting labor, and now you need to get through the most physically demanding part. Pushing is taking a deep breath and then holding it as you push like you're going #2 for 10 seconds, and do that 3 times in a row. There were many times I couldn't get to the 3rd time I was so out of breath and thought I'd pass out if I tried for the third time.
- You're going to tear. Ok so some people don't tear. I don't know how, but expect that will happen. The good news? (Yes, there's good news!) If you have an epidural you don't feel it at all. And, the mindset now is that natural tearing is better than getting an episiotomy, so it's less common to have to have your doctor make an aggressive incision.
- The doctor needs to clean out your uterus. Ok, this was the biggest one I was not prepared for. After delivering the placenta the doctor reaches in a few times and cleans out anything leftover. Ouch!
- The next day. The forceful pushing will make it feel like the baby came out of your butt. There's no delicate way to phrase that. You used that muscle so much that it's tired and feels heavy and makes sitting down, rolling over, standing up, laughing, coughing, pretty much anything painful. Oh, and you probably pushed out a hemorrhoid in the process as well.
- You can't prepare for how much you'll love this little baby. If there's ever a time that love at first sight is true, it's giving birth. While I'm no where near ready to say "Let's do that again!" having that much love for a little itty bitty body that's just a few seconds old is the most overwhelming feeling!
So after all that, who's hungry?
This was my first post-baby baking. These pumpkin biscuits are super easy and only have a mild pumpkin flavor, it's not overpowering.The cinnamon honey butter is the perfect topping for these and take these from being a plain pumpkin biscuit to something much more delectable!


text: Bercy Chen Studio completed the most recent renovation of Gilfillan House. Gilfillan House dates back to 1905 and was originally built as a two-story residential home by Austin architect Charles H. Page. An interesting mix of Prairie and Mission Styles, the house resides on the local, state and national registrar of Historical Houses. Gilfillan House offers creative spaces and event opportunities for art openings, boutique conferencing, pop-up and retail trunk shows, private ceremonies and celebrations.


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Malaria parasites (Plasmodium) can change the attractiveness of their vertebrate hosts to Anopheles vectors, leading to a greater number of vector-host contacts and increased transmission. Indeed, naturally Plasmodium-infected children have been shown to attract more mosquitoes than parasite-free children. Here, we demonstrate Plasmodium-induced increases in the attractiveness of skin odor in Kenyan children and reveal quantitative differences in the production of specific odor components in infected vs. parasite-free individuals. We found the aldehydes heptanal, octanal, and nonanal to be produced in greater amounts by infected individuals and detected by mosquito antennae. In behavioral experiments, we demonstrated that these, and other, Plasmodium-induced aldehydes enhanced the attractiveness of a synthetic odor blend mimicking "healthy" human odor. Heptanal alone increased the attractiveness of "parasite-free" natural human odor. Should the increased production of these aldehydes by Plasmodium-infected humans lead to increased mosquito biting in a natural setting, this would likely affect the transmission of malaria.
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Find Your Allergies with a Patch Test
Contact dermatitis, a skin reaction to a number of allergens or irritants, is itchy and uncomfortable. If you've had a rash or an allergic reaction from an unknown source, learn which substances are causing your discomfort through the patch test.
What Does the Test Involve?
With this form of allergy testing, a doctor applies a patch with multiple test substances on your back. You will leave that patch in place for 48 hours, and afterward, you should have a small, localized rash or irritation where the allergen is located. Your doctor can expose your skin to over 30 substances, depending on what your doctor suspects may be causing the reaction. The test extracts include chemicals found in:
- Metals (most commonly nickel)
- Latex Fragrances
- Hair dye
- Medications
- Preservatives
- Resins
What Do I Need to Do?
Your doctor will advise you to stop taking certain medications before the test. Allergy medication, for instance, can prevent reactions so you won't know which substance is the culprit. While you're wearing the patch, avoid bathing or participating in activities that cause a lot of sweating.
Don't live with discomfort. Call AAIR today and identify the allergens that irritate your skin.
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Frustrating user experience with Hsbc online banking
Update - 9th Jan 2013 I received an email toward the end of last (thanks, Nick) pointing out that when you choose a payee from the list of beneficiaries (e.g. HMRC SA AS SHIP) you'll be presented with their sort code and account number on the next screen. If it doesn't match what you're expecting you can go back and choose another entry from the list.
Update - 15th Feb 2012 I've removed the table of sort codes and account numbers that used to live at the bottom of this page. I received an email from someone (thanks, Adam) that had found this page and realised that at least one of the entries in the table was incorrect (the one for HMRC SELF AS CUMB). I don't want to host incorrect information but also don't want to maintain the table so the easiest thing for me is to remove it.
I've also just had a quick play with attempting to pay a HMRC bill using the HSBC friends and family mechanism. It looks like the error message is at least a little clearer now, beginning, "Sorry, the details you have entered match a beneficiary on our pay a bill or organisation list."
Update - 27th Feb 2010 I've updated the table of sort codes and account numbers based on comments (via disqus) and emails I've received. I obviously can't make any guarantee as to the accuracy of this data.
Update - 15th Apr 2009 I've updated the link to the hmrc bank account site and added a table (to the bottom of this post) of sort code and account numbers to their cryptically named counterpart based on some of the comments to this post.
I needed to pay some money to HMRC to cover my tax. HMRC kindly supply me with their sort code and account number so that I could transfer the money directly from my bank account. Logged into Hsbc, I entered the relevant details and tried to make the payment. Instead of going through like a good payment should, I was presented with this useless error message.
"We are unable to deal with your request. Please call us on 0845 600 2290 quoting reference 841, and we will be happy to help. Select an option from the left-hand menu to continue."
I happen to know that, in English, this means, "You have tried to make a payment to a known bank account using the Friends and Family option. You're a dumbass. It's obvious that instead of blindly typing in the sort code and account number, you should select from this helpful list of accounts that we already know about."
Hmm, now if only I knew which of 12 cryptic names to choose I'd be away… Anyway. A short phone call later, filled with such insights as "lots of people seem to phone up about this", and, "we can't give out the list of names vs sort codes as it's against data protection", I was all set. For anyone that cares, the sort code and account number I had (10-50-41 and 23456000) match to the incredibly obvious 'HMRC CORP TAX SHIP'. Actually, I've just come across a page detailing all the different HMRC accounts and what they're for. A quick scan suggests that you can probably derive the cryptic Hsbc name from the more human friendly name on that page.
If anyone happens to come across this page while searching for the error above, maybe you could leave details in the comments of the sort code, account number and Hsbc cryptic name, in order to help out any future visitors.
It's been pointed out, by Zaib via email, that there's a list of these bank accounts on the hmrc site. I'd definitely recommend checking that official site in order to be confident that you've got the correct sort code and account number.


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The kids thought the ducks were awesome. In case you have no clue what the ducks are this is what they look like:
They go on land and water. Before the ride you get quackers to quack at other "ducks". These are fun on the ducks, but after a weekend of quacking some parents (not us :-) begin to hate the duck people who give these away!
Here is CJ with his quacker:
Ry decided the windy, hot duck ride was the perfect time to nap on Mommy.
The really fun part for kids is once the duck splashes into Table Rock Lake they let the kids drive. Here is Captain CJ:
The kids had a blast at Silver Dollar City on Friday even though the heat index was like 110 and the humidity was around 80% (or more). It was completely miserable. Ry had to have an adult ride with her on most of the rides since she is under 36 inches so, lucky me, I got to squeeze my sweaty self into butterflies and frogs made for 4 year olds!
We had to lie and say Ry was 2 years old so she could ride the bumper boats. She LOVED them! She was giggling and squealing so loud that everyone watching was commenting about her.
On Sunday before we left we took the kids to The Track. They have fun stuff for little kids like rides, mini golf and go-karts. Ry and CJ rode the little ferris wheel they have. Ry insisted on sitting next to CJ so their car was a little heavy on one side.
CJ played mini golf for the first time. He liked it so much we played twice!
I don't have any pics of the kids swimming. They were a little too wild to have my camera out! CJ was so much better in the pool than last year. He even went under water! Guess it's time for swimming lessons!


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Stained Glass – Venture Tips
Stained glass has been with us for a lot more than a thousand yrs. Persons are fascinated by the magnificence of light-weight which passes by way of the artwork and the noticeable radiation of light-weight into a place. Most men and women believe of the traditional cathedral and church home windows.
Stained glass artwork was developed to support talk stories to the masses of men and women who could not examine. Books and other penned is effective ended up limited for the number of and ended up not offered to the normal public. The artists assembled parts of glass paintings which ended up held jointly with lead to tell religious stories or to depict spiritual beings.
Now, stained glass kits are offered and there are numerous guides about this issue. As an artist and craftsman you have the choice of utilizing picked elements for little or substantial assignments based on your talent level and device options.
There are numerous assignments which can be completed with stained glass. Expenditures will be dependent on your choice.
Stained Glass Undertaking Tips:
- Glass doors
- Interior décor of households and workplaces to compliment with light-weight, art, and shade
- Exterior home windows to make it possible for sunlight to stream by way of artwork highlighting a place with light-weight, mood, and energy..
- Residence decor – lamps, mirrors, panels, place dividers, and containers
- Furnishings
- Jewelry
- Glassware and dinnerware
- Interior and exterior containers
- Wall hangings and other art parts
Hand equipment and electrical equipment may possibly be employed. A lot more frequently than not hand equipment are most frequently employed. If you make a decision that this interest may possibly grow to be a business then electrical equipment would be needed to speed manufacturing.
There are some dangers functioning with glass and if you would like to keep away from this medium other elements may possibly be substituted.
- Acrylic panels: Obtain a apparent acrylic sheet and clear paints created for stained glass application. On completion of this project its overall look will be very comparable to glass. It will insert magnificence to the home interior, is less highly-priced, will save time, and safer than true glass. Other equipment may possibly be needed based on the type and dimensions of the project.
- Plexiglas: is also an acrylic but is made stronger and will value a lot more than regular acrylic but it has a longer daily life than true glass and not as highly-priced.
- Glass paint and fake top: paints which can be employed are enamel and formulated acrylic tints created for glass. Lead trimming is employed in traditional operate. Fake top is fake and offered as a liquid or paste.
- Resin: Liquid acrylic normally employed for little assignments and jewellery.
- Colored tissue paper
- Melted pony beads
- Get in touch with paper


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Just because you can't eat foods containing gluten doesn't mean your diet has to be boring. On a gluten-free diet, you have a wealth of foods to choose from, including meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, beans, fruits, nuts, seeds and some whole grains. Steer clear of processed foods and stick with whole foods to maintain a gluten-free diet.
Breakfast Ideas
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If you're accustomed to toast or cereal for breakfast, you'll need to rethink your morning meal on a gluten-free diet. Try a poached egg on a bed of spinach or an omelet with vegetables; add a cup of mixed fruit for a big meal. For lighter morning fare, go with plain Greek yogurt topped with fruit and almonds. Gluten-free steel-cuts oats with chopped apple and walnuts is another good choice.
Sample Lunches
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You may equate lunch with a sandwich, but you have a variety of options on a gluten-free diet. Mixed greens topped with broiled chicken makes a satisfying lunch, but skip the salad dressing, which may contain hidden gluten; use a splash of oil and vinegar instead, or make your own dressing to control the ingredients. Fill half an avocado with tuna salad or cottage cheese for another gluten-free lunch. When you're pressed for time, try a green smoothie made with soy milk, baby greens, frozen blueberries and your favorite gluten-free protein powder.
Thoughts on Dinner
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Skip pasta for dinner, and enjoy grilled shrimp-and-veggie kabobs splashed with gluten-free tamari and served with brown rice or a cold lentil salad. Make your favorite taco, burrito or fajita recipe swapping the flour tortillas for corn or brown rice tortillas instead. Have a broiled lamb chop with steamed asparagus and a side of quinoa, which is one of the only plant-based complete proteins.
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Gluten-free foods line the grocery shelves, but these products are often made with refined gluten-free grains, which have been stripped of their nutrients, and have added sugar and fat to make them taste good. Products like these may actually contain more calories than their gluten-containing counterparts. Don't fill up your cart with gluten-free breads, pastas, cookies and crackers; stick with whole foods for the best health and to avoid weight gain.
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As Restaurants Get Louder, Diners Get Annoyed
Is it just us, or is it really loud in here?
If you're thinking this while dining at a restaurant, you're not alone. According to Albuquerque Journal, increasingly more people are becoming annoyed with the loud atmospheres of restaurants that aggravate the dining experience and cut meals short.
Loud music in sports bars and the like is nothing new, but the current concern is that high-end restaurants are now following suit. Some people even like a loud experience at a restaurant because it engages them and creates a fun mood. But according to a 2013 Zagat nationwide survey, "Nineteen percent of diners said noise and crowds irritated them most while eating out — a 7 percent increase from that of six years ago."
At upscale restaurants, people want to be able to engage in conversation without having to shout, a desire that transcends age. Rhonda Edwards, 52, said she wants to be able to talk with her husband at a nice restaurant without having to strain, and Travis Wolf, 18, says that sitting down at a nice, quiet dinner allows him to relax, even if just for a little.
The high noise levels can most likely be attributed to the new minimalistic trend at restaurants that emphasizes noise-friendly environments like mirrors, bare tables, and high ceilings. The source adds that the noise might even be intentional, because studies suggest that louder music causes people to eat and drink much quicker.
So no, you're not alone when you can't even hear yourself think at some restaurants, but that may just be what restaurants are intending.


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With CampaignDrive 4.15 new end users will have the ability to Self Register.
The login page will now have a "Don't have an account?" link, leading to a simple account request form. Prospective users will be able to submit their name and email address for account approval (an Optional Notes field allows for a detailed description of the role they need).
User Self Registration can be set On or Off by administrators. Approvers will set up the new user's brand/location assignments.


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The recording starts with really thick sounding static-like noise. To put it poetically/metaphorically, persistent middle spectrum frequencies fade in along with heavily distorted echoes of really distant beats and crashes on otherworldly surfaces. And this is what popped in mind a few minutes into it. It sounds like something is happening in the presence of a machine, maybe a household one. It could be a vacuum cleaner or it could be a jet plane. There is no scale in sound, there is space but space can be deceiving. There is so much activity in the background that I can not really identify the source (I later read that this is probably detuned radio). After almost eight ear pounding minutes it becomes even more violent as it is enriched with one more layer followed by low frequency noise after a few minutes white/brown noise whatever. The track fades out in the end. This description evolved into a kind of objective approach or something, maybe more than necessary.
This release from the resdatcom label comes as a 3 inch cdr in folded and glued paper in the same size that for my reading of this untitled album supplements the concept of the album by one-man noise project RU/ST. RU/ST comes from Zaporozhie in East-Ukraine and he is also the owner of HMF Graphics.
I was lucky enough to receive one of the first 15 copies in which the cover is a fullcolour print with blockprinted logo stenciled on the front panel and that was really important as i will try to explain in demystifying or even more mystifying this release.
The cover has been methodically treated to remind the texture of rust on metal. I don't really care that this is not real rust. I believe that this is exactly the wrong path to follow in order to understand this work. Maybe you don't have to understand this work and just enjoy or something but then you don't need to read a review, go find the thing, scroll down and visit the resonan site. I believe that the way that the cover is treated as a simulation is conceptually intended to be like that. Its not a accident of sorts. It is the point punctuated with the project's name. That of the use of metaphors in trying to communicate a specific feeling. And words are nothing closer to feelings but rust to metal. Feelings could be understood as irrational reflexes on situations that are too complicated to rationalise. Feelings effect in going beyond the stillness of time that comes with rationalisations and allow us to respond, to transcend our inertia which is stillness. Rust is the only natural becoming of metal, a reaction to specific environmental conditions. It can't exist on its own, it corrupts the element but at the same time functions as a testimony of its substance. I understood the recording in the same manner. Not as distorted but as corruptive of the sources, noise is not the point, the point is the process, this work focuses in its making but not a procedural way, a hands on, realtime, time-ful making that vibrated the body, that makes the ears bled.
Personally I consider reviewing limited edition releases a heavy responsibility. Sometimes I believe that these words could be a more far reaching testimony than the recordings themselves. It's an honour for me but they kind of bring to mind eulogies.
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As many of you know, my son Dan dealt with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder about seven years ago. Memories of those dark days are etched in my mind, as well as on paper in my book, Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery. Many details are just as vivid to me now as when they happened, though I'd happily prefer them not to be.
Dan and I rarely talk about those times, but I remember on occasion trying to discuss specific events and incidents with him, probably two or three years after he'd made a remarkable recovery. His answer to all my queries was always the same: "I don't remember."
At first I thought this reply was just an excuse not to have to talk about those difficult times, and honestly, I wouldn't blame Dan if this was the case. But as time went on, and Dan moved on, he still didn't seem to remember much about the painful times.
I'm wondering why, and if this is common in those who have managed to beat OCD?
One theory I have is that Dan's lack of memory stems from the fact that he was overmedicated for a good part of his ordeal. Once Dan was off all his meds, positive changes were obvious to his family and close friends. His depression lifted and more often than not, he was actually happy. His OCD, in his own words, was "practically non-existent" at this time. But when his psychiatrist asked him how he felt once he was off all his meds, Dan replied that he basically felt the same as when he'd been taking the drugs. I was shocked, and the only explanation I could come up with was that he was in such a fog on all his medications that he wasn't even aware of how he felt.
It seems as if these memories are still inaccessible to him. A defense mechanism perhaps? Studies have shown that stress can sometimes have a negative impact on memory. Maybe this is why Dan barely remembers those tormenting times?
As I said, it's something I wonder about sometimes. But I certainly don't dwell on it. And that's because I know Dan remembers what is important. He remembers that while OCD tried to steal his life from him, he did everything in his power to fight back. He accepted help, embraced exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, learned he was stronger than his OCD, and subsequently defeated it.
If he could do it, others can too.
Now that's something worth remembering.