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When mankind isn't busy wiping out his fellow species, his fellow species are busy wiping out mankind. One of the strangest epidemics was the English Sweating Sickness, which may be responsible for causing one of the greatest sea changes in English social history. The first outbreak of the Sweating Sickness was in August 1485, and followed the invasion by the forces of Henry Tudor at Milford Haven. Henry sailed from France with a small army of retainers and French mercenaries, landed in Wales and quickly marched inland, gathering an estimated 5,000 more followers.
|Battle of Bosworth Field 1485
His forces met those of the Yorkist King Richard III at Bosworth Field on August 22nd 1485, and defeated and killed the King (the last English King to die in battle), and Henry was crowned as King Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch. This was effectively the end of the Wars of the Roses, with the Lancastrians triumphant, (although there was a final battle between Lancastrian and Yorkist forces at Stoke Field in 1487). The new King Henry moved quickly to London to establish his claim to the throne.
|Henry VII
His army remained behind, and moved slower towards the capital. As they did, they were struck down by a strange new illness, which followed in their wake. A person would be fit and well, but was then taken by stomach cramps, headaches and lethargy, followed by a very great fever, with profuse sweating and internal heat. Subjects were usually dead within hours, and the mortality rate was said to be ninety-nine out of one hundred of those stricken. In September, the disease reached London, where it raged for a month, killing – in the words of the chroniclers – 'infinite persons', 'a wonderful number', 'many thousands'.
|Death comes calling
People knew this was not the Plague or Black Death, nor was it a Pox, and those who recovered from it were not immune to a second or third attack, as an immunity did not occur in those who managed to recover. The physicians could do nothing; there was no cure or remedy. Some citizens fled to the country, hoping to escape, but the disease went with them, spreading it further afield. And then, at the end of September, it stopped, just as quickly as it had started. It continued in the provinces for a little while longer – The Chronicles of Croyland for November 1485 reports the death of the Abbot from the Sweating Sickness in less than eighteen hours, (and that Lord Stanley had used the Sweating Sickness as an excuse not to join Richard III at Bosworth).
|The Chronicles of Croyland 1485
What caused it was a mystery, some blame the French mercenaries who sailed with Henry, some blame the bad series of extremely rainy summers in the early 1480s, some thought ticks or lice to blame (although there was no evidence of bites or rashes on victims). Outbreaks of Plague pushed the Sweating Sickness out of popular memory – Plague killed over 30,000 in London alone in 1499.
In 1501, King Henry's eldest son and heir, Prince Arthur, was married (at 15 years old), to the infanta Catherine, daughter of the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille.
|Prince Arthur Tudor
In 1502, the teenaged newly-weds went to Ludlow Castle, where, on April 2nd Arthur died in mysterious circumstances, said to be of Sweating Sickness which had broken out again in the area. His younger brother, Henry, at ten years of age, became the new heir – it had been thought he would become a cleric, and maybe a future Archbishop of Canterbury – as it was, when his father died in 1509, he was crowned King Henry VIII. To maintain the alliance with Spain, arrangements were made for him to marry his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon, at, Henry claimed, the dying wish of his father.
|Catherine of Aragon
They were married, in 1509, but Catherine did not produce Henry's expected heir – she bore two stillborn babies and four more who died as babies. Henry believed the marriage was cursed by God – he had violated the Law in Leviticus 20:21 "And if a man take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness: they shall be childless," – and sought to have the marriage annulled. Pope Clement VII, who at the time just happened to be the prisoner of Emperor Charles V, (who, as it just happened, was Catherine's nephew), refused Henry permission to annul the marriage without a decree from Rome.
|Henry VIII c. 1520
Henry grew tired of waiting for this decree to arrive, so had one issued anyway, declared a split with Rome, placed himself at the Head of the Church of England, and married Anne Boleyn. If young Prince Arthur had not died from Sweating Sickness, it is unlikely any of this would have happened, and English history would have been entirely different.
In 1507, a second outbreak occurred in London but was far less virulent, and the lack of widespread mortality was put down to advancements in medical treatments.
|Death and the King - Holbein 1538
The third outbreak of 1517 was incredibly violent – in some areas up to half the population died from Sweating Sickness, usually in between two or three hours of infection. The initial shivering was taken to be a symptom of the inevitable death to follow. The pestilence raged for six months, killing high and low born with indifference. The scholars at Oxford and Cambridge died in numbers enough that the English renaissance is said to have faltered. The King and his inner court moved around the country in a bid to avoid the disease. Outbreaks also occurred in Calais (then under English control), where only the fair skinned people succumbed to the 'Englishe Sickness'. And again, as before, it vanished as quickly as it began.
|Fleeing the Sickness
For over a decade, it was not seen again, until the fourth outbreak in 1528. This visitation was even more terrible than that of eleven years earlier. In began in London in May, once more appearing from nowhere and without warning. Strong, healthy people were dead five hours later. This time it spread like wildfire, annihilating the populace. All public business was suspended, to no avail. And this time it did not limit itself only to the English – it ravaged Europe with an intensity that defies description.
|Death and the Mariner - Holbein 1538
An English ship was struck at sea - it docked at Hamburg and twenty-two hours later a thousand people lay dead. Sweating Sickness sped through the Baltic shores and by 1530 in some areas it had killed two-thirds of the population. Norway, Denmark and Sweden were struck – 400 people a day died in Copenhagen. Strangely, it seems not to have remained for longer than about a fortnight in any area, before spreading onward. Then it stopped altogether, and was not seen in mainland Europe again.
The fifth, and final, outbreak followed in England in 1551. Of all the instances, this was by far the worst. It began in Shrewsbury, on April 15th, and in days 960 people had died, some in less than an hour. Panic broke out and social order broke down. Clouds of poisonous mists were seen flowing along the banks of the Severn, and where they blew, the Sweating Sickness followed. Slowly it crossed the country, bring death and terror everywhere – one writer described it as a 'depopulation'. People fled to Scotland, Ireland and France, where they died, although the disease did not affect their Scots, Irish or French hosts.
|John Caius
There is an invaluable eye-witness account made by John Caius, an eminent Elizabethan physician, called, "A Boke or Counseill Against the Disease Commonly Called the Sweate, or Sweatyng Sicknesse," which tells us the disease: -
"But that immediately killed some in opening theire windowes, some in plaieng with children in their strete dores, some in one hour, many in two it destroyed, & at the longest, to the that merilye dined, it gaue a sorrowful Supper. As it founde them so it toke them, some in sleape some in wake, some in mirthe some in care, some fasting & some ful, some busy and some idle, and in one house sometyme three sometime fiue, sometyme seuen sometyme eyght, sometyme more some tyme all, of the whyche, if the haulfe in euerye Towne escaped, it was thoughte great fauour."
|John Caius - excerpt from The Boke or Counseill 1552
Caius describes in detail the course of the illness – from an initial feeling of apprehension and a cold, often violent, shivering, followed by giddiness, nausea, aching in the limbs and great tiredness. This might last anything from half an hour to three hours and was followed by great sweating and internal heat, after which came palpitations, more pains, delirium, intense thirst and an irresistible desire to sleep. There were no eruptions of the skin or rashes, and if the patient survived twenty-four hours, they could be regarded as having survived. Most didn't, and died within a matter of hours. Caius, (a latinised form of Keys), gave practical advice on treating the afflicted, including using sweet herbs to sweeten the air, a varied diet of fruits, and 'that two persones lye not in one bed.'
|John Caius - The Boke or Counseill 1552
He contributed to the extension of his former college at Cambridge, where Gonville and Caius College is named for him, and went on to become Court Physician to Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, although he was stripped of this honour for being, incongruously, both a Catholic and an atheist at the same time. Caius was one of the early scientific pioneers who advocated empirical investigation rather a reliance on the authority of classical authors.
The Sweating Sickness subsided again as rapidly as it had arrived, and apart from odd, isolated incidents has never been seen again. Something that was feared more than the Black Death deserves to be more widely known. There has never been a full explanation of its causes, Caius's description gives us our best guess at diagnosis, and the general opinion is that is was a strain of a pulmonary hantavirus, transmitted from human to human (rather than by rodent carriers). Maybe we will never know.


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Maybe I'm beginning to sound like Gwyneth Paltrow, but I can definitely cut my biscuit consumption by seriously thinking about every bite!
Bread making as therapy
Kneading image from: Joe Pastry
I always thought that kneading bread made me feel good. Now there's a report to back me up.
Rising Up is a report from The Real Bread Campaign (part of the Sustain charity) on the therapeutic and social benefits that bread making offers to people living with mental health issues, or otherwise facing a tougher time than most.
In "a new survey of people living with mental health issues, or facing one of a range of other challenges, 88% …. said bread making gives them a sense of achievement, 87% said baking makes them feel happier, and 73% said it helped them feel calmer or more relaxed".
This has also been covered in the press, but the message (about bread) seems to have been lost amidst cupcake imagery (eg the Independent).
Anyway – one thing I would like to emphasise is that this therapy doesn't involve using a 'breadmaker'!
Fruit and veg really are good for you
This article covers a European epidemiological study which analysed 25,682 deaths (10,438 due to cancer and 5,125 due to cardiovascular disease) among the 451,151 participants (in ten European countries) studied over more than 13 years.
"According to the results, a combined fruit and vegetable consumption of more than 569 grams per day reduces the risk of mortality by 10% and delays the risk of mortality by 1.12 years compared to a consumption of less than 249 grams per day."
"Furthermore, for every 200 gram increase in daily fruit and vegetable consumption, the risk falls by 6%. "
Unfortunately I can't access the full paper – not unless I want to pay $35 for the opportunity – but there is an abstract that's accessible.
My main question is how did they accurately measure the fruit and veg intake of those 451,151 Europeans?
What can I eat after dental surgery?
Image from: http://thedentalimplantclinic.com/
I recently discovered that one of my upper canine teeth was beyond repair; a result of fall flat on my face in the street some years ago – I wasn't drunk, honest! So I embarked on the long, painful and expensive road to a new fixed tooth. This involves having the old one removed, waiting for it to heal (about two months), having an 'implant' implanted; and finally after another couple of months getting my new tooth. How they do it in a week in Hungary or India, I do not know!
Well it's now three days after having the 'implant' implanted, and I'm rapidly running out of ideas about what to eat. With stitches in my palate, even something like eating slices of cucumber can hurt.
So it's been:
- Breakfast: fruit compote with some ground up linseed (ground in an electric coffer grinder) with added water and Greek yogurt. The linseed makes you feel fuller;
- Lunch: sandwiches – soft wholemeal bread with tuna mayonnaise or chopped celery and grated cheese mayonnaise have been OK;
- Dinner: macaroni cheese with grilled tomatoes or fish pie (haddock in parsley sauce with mashed potato on top, baked in the oven (like shepherds pie));
- Other ideas: soup, jacket potato with baked beans and cheese – what else?
Maybe I just repeat this stuff? Anyway it can't possibly last more than another week – can it?
Try these when you've got a cold!
I've no idea whether these two suggestions really do any good, but they always make me feel better:
- Lemon juice, honey and ginger 'tea' – juice of half a large lemon, dessert spoon of honey (I use manuka honey) and a piece of root ginger (approx. 2cm x 4cm) grated. Mix the lemon juice and the honey in a cup, put the grated ginger in another container and add sufficient water to cover the ginger (put a lid on top and leave for 5 mins). Strain the ginger 'tea' into the lemon juice and honey and top up with hot water;
- Garlic soup – 5 peeled garlic cloves (chopped), 4 small potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced), about 10g of butter, a litre of chicken stock, a little chopped parsley. Gently sauté the garlic and potatoes in a pan with the melted butter, add the stock. Bring to the boil, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Blend the contents of the pan and add the chopped parsley to finish.
- I'd try this as well from Jack Monroe: Ultimate Feisty Soup


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Union Pacific Railroad Updates Coal Shipment Progress on Wyoming Coal Line
Omaha, Neb., August 25, 2005 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway this week completed an important phase of restoring the rail line serving Wyoming's Southern Powder River Basin (SPRB).
Major track repairs became necessary following several service interruptions in mid-May on a rail line used by Union Pacific and BNSF railroads, which serves several coal mines in east Wyoming. At mid-week, maintenance activity shifted to "undercutting," which cleans coal dust out of the rock ballast supporting the track structure. Coal dust in ballast reduces water drainage from the track and deteriorates the stability of the track structure.
In recent weeks, the primary cause of reduced coal shipments has shifted from railroad repairs to the inability of SPRB mines to load trains.
Since the beginning of August, 70 percent of the missed trainloads are attributable to mines unable to load trains for a variety of reasons, ranging from landslides in the pits, to no coal inventory, to equipment upgrades. One mine has loaded only a couple of trains this week.
Union Pacific hopes the SPRB mines will resolve those problems by the beginning of September so that UP and BNSF can take advantage of all available track capacity. In the Powder River Basin, UP and BNSF recently opened another segment of a third main track, are planning to build an additional segment, and are launching a major study of capacity needs for the next five years. Once the maintenance backlog is resolved by BNSF, the railroad line will have adequate capacity.
In addition to this coal line restoration, Union Pacific has invested more than $6.2 billion in coal transportation since 1996.
Updates regarding SPRB service can be found on Union Pacific's Web site at up.com under the Customers section.
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America's premier rail franchise.
For more information, contact Mark Davis: (402) 544-5459.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.


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Heatmiser Slimline HW-N Network Programmable Thermostat – Slimline HW-N
This Heatmiser Slimline HW-N Wireless Programmable Thermostat is a programmable thermostat with an additional 5/2 / 7 day program for a domestic hot water cylinder. Reduced costs and wiring means the Slimline HW-N really is an all-in-one solution.
• Large display
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• Option to select 5/2 or 7 day program (Selectable in software)
• Temperature Hold Facility
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• Facility to limit use of Up/Down Temp Keys
• Optimum Start (On 1st and 3rd Level)
• °C °F Selectable
• Flush mounting
• 30 minutes timing increments
• Up to 4 changes in room temperature
• Key Locking Facility
• Frost protection with adjustable temperature setting.(7-12°C)
• Remote control optional
• Dimensions: 98mm x 85mm x 13mm (Height, Width, Depth)
• Product Code – Slimline HW-N


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In case you're wondering why your website isn't appearing even though you have gone live, here is a brief explanation why.
This is because of something called Search engine optimization (SEO).
What goes into SEO?
- Quality of traffic. You can attract all the visitors in the world, but if they're coming to your site because Google tells them you're a resource for Apple computers when really you're a farmer selling apples, that is not quality traffic. Instead you want to attract visitors who are genuinely interested in products that you offer.
- Quantity of traffic. Once you have the right people clicking through from those search engine results pages (SERPs), more traffic is better.
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How does SEO work?
- Google (or any search engine you're using) has a crawler that goes out and gathers information about all the content they can find on the Internet. The crawlers bring all those 1s and 0s back to the search engine to build an index. That index is then fed through an algorithm that tries to match all that data with your query
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What happens when wheel bearings go out on a car?
A wheel bearing operates in a car as part of the suspension. They have two jobs. Wheel bearings support the vehicle's weight and allow the wheel to spin with minimal function. To perform these tasks properly, a wheel bearing must be in good condition. There cannot be any leaks.
Once a wheel bearing starts to leak, your wheel bearing is in trouble. This allows water and dirt to enter in and the grease to leak out. The first sign of a bad wheel bearing is the noise it will make. The noise is usually a rumbling or thumping noise.
Recognising a Bad Wheel Bearing
Once you recognise the noise as a bad wheel bearing, you may also notice some other symptoms. The alignment will be off in your car. You will notice the car pulls to the side the bad bearing is on. The noise of the rumbling may disappear with certain speeds and may change when turning as well. A bad bearing is often mistaken for a bad CV joint. A bad CV joint noise is a clicking when turning. Your tire, when the car is parked, will move about 2 to 3 inches when you wiggle it. Your tire should not move at all.
What Happens When the Bearing Goes Out
After you have noticed your bearing is bad, you may unfortunately be driving when it goes out. If the bearing goes out while you are driving, the wheel may seize up. That means it will lock up and no longer turn like the rest of the wheels. One wheel not spinning may cause you to swerve off the road. Your wheel may also fly off the car. If the bearing goes bad while you are driving, it may also cause transmission problems. You won't be able to drive your car anymore after the bearing goes out. When the bearing goes out, it can also weld or melt to the wheel hub.
Repairing the Bearing
You want to do your best to keep control over the vehicle when the bearing goes out. As soon as you notice the bearing is bad, you want to take it to a mechanic or fix it yourself. A mechanic may charge between £195 to £325 to do the repair. Depending on the make of your car, it may cost you £39 to £97 to do the repair yourself. If you have never changed a bearing yourself and don't have the money for a mechanic, you can purchase a book on how to repair the bearing yourself.
Mechanic or Repair it Yourself
Repairing your wheel bearing as soon as you know it is bad is the safest option for you and your family. You can usually purchase a bearing at your local automotive parts store. If you are going to repair the bearing yourself, you can repair it on the spot. If you are going to have a mechanic do the repairs, you will want to tow the vehicle in.


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No stranger to scandal, Yvette agrees to be Keane's subject - in exchange for his help gaining entry to the city's brothels he knows intimately, so she can track a missing woman and solve a family mystery. But when their practical partnership leads to lessons in the art of sinning, can they find a bold and lasting love?
Contains mature themes.
Jeremy Keane is an American with some odd peculiarities, a reputed rake, and an artist of growing admiration among the English. He excels in painting works that show the struggles with life instead of just roses and puppies. He avoids painting portraits of debutantes at all costs, until he meets Yvette.
Lady Yvette Barlow stuns him at a wedding and he knows instantly that he's found his muse and the subject of his next work. He's been searching for just the right woman and upon seeing the tall Yvette with her striking green eyes and dark locks, he just knows he must paint her. How to get her to agree will be the tricky part.
When Jeremy strikes up a conversation with Yvette's brother, they realize they have something in common - younger sisters that they both want to marry off. In order to get to spend more time with the enchanting woman, Jeremy agrees to paint her portrait in the hopes of securing her agreement to allow him to paint something entirely different in secret. While her beauty was clear, but Jeremy didn't expect was the quick witted charm, warmth, and charisma that the lady exudes. Once he starts painting her, he quickly becomes even more entranced.
Yvette has yet to find a man to capture her interest and who isn't a rake hell. After a horrible experience with a past suitor, she's leery to follow her heart. However, something about Jeremy intrigues her. Despite his reputation as a rogue, there appears to be more to him than meets the eye. Their secret painting sessions leave her heart racing and her yearning for more from the man that seems so distant. She will also require his help on a secret project of her own, but she's unwilling to give up her secrets until he shares some of his.
The Art of Sinning is romantic, fun, steamy, and a classic example of why Sabrina Jeffries is such a well-known and well loved author! This was a fun read from start to finish. The chemistry between the characters was evident right from the start and the side characters added charm. A great read for anyone who loves historical romance.
I listened to the audio version. The narration was well done, although Jeremy did sound a bit too stuffy throughout the reading. The reading was clear and well paced. Overall a good novel in paper or audio form.
Narrated by: Beverley A Crick
Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
Series: Sinful Series, Book 1
Release Date: 7/21/2015
Publisher: Tantor Audio


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There is only one word to describe the Canadiens penalty killing in the six weeks leading up to the NHL trade deadline. – Awful.
In the span of nineteen games the Canadiens had gone from number one in the NHL to number ten. Through the first half of the season Canadiens penalty killers gave up a total of twenty-one goals (87.9%). The next nineteen games they doubled the total; 21 goals against in 78 times-short, easily the worst in the NHL at 70 percent.
It sounds like a recipe for disaster but through the slump the Canadiens had an 8-7-4 record thanks to a power play that produced fifteen goals. Still, special teams were minus-7. It could have been worse, and allowed to continue it almost certainly would have been.
You don't have to look far for the reasons. No Josh Gorges. No Jaroslav Spacek.
I think we can safely assume that Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier was aware of the problem and it's causes. All you need do is examine his trade deadline deals; Paul Mara from the Anaheim Ducks and Brent Sopel from the Atlanta Thrashers.
In last night's win over the Thrashers the Canadiens were perfect in five shorthanded situations. Sopel and Mara made up the second defensive pairing in every penalty kill behind P.K. Subban and Hal Gill. Each unit logged just over 4 minutes together. It was the second perfect night in a row for the penalty killers. Against Carolina Sopel was paired with Yannick Weber in his first game with the Canadiens. Completely absent from the mix is the third defense pairing of Hamrlik and Wisniewski. Wisniewski is understandable because of his defensive deficiencies. The Hamrlik situation is more subtle. He has played almost 1700 shifts and well over 1300 minutes this season at the age of 36. The pressure has been on him because of all of those injuries. Jacques Martin could be easing his workload leading up to the playoffs. Last night in Atlanta was a veritable Hamrlik holiday at 17:30.
Martin harps on the theory that special teams are the difference-maker in today's NHL. The last two games, special teams were plus-2. Two power play goals for to none against. spelling the difference in what were basically two one-goal hockey games.


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José Gonçalves
Escola Secundária Dr. Júlio Martins, Chaves, Portugal
José Gonçalves teaches Physics and Chemistry to students ranging in age from 12 to 18.
José is an active user of resources from ISE and Go-Lab and participates regularly in ISE activities in Portugal. He also is Galileo Teacher Training Program Ambassador and actively participate in competitions, meetings and training programmes such as the Dark Sky Rangers competition, the Astronomy Education Alliance Meeting, CERN High School Teacher Training Program 2012.
He also submitted and entry to the ISE Learning Scenario Competition 2015-6, which was considered to be one of the top 7 entries to the competition by the judges. As a finalist, José took part in the Inspiring Science Education Conference 2016 in Athens on 22-24 April 2016 where the overall winner of the competition was announced.
ISE Learning Scenario entry
José's entry to the competition is called "A cor dos objetos" (The color of the objects). Describing his entry José says:
This scenario was created to perform a hands on activity and a virtual simulation related to light and colour perception. The objective is that students understand that the object's colour depends on the material, incident light and the receptor of light. It is for students between 12 and 14 years old. The topic is related to light reflection, so the students need to know about it.


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Accessible Cycling is Better Together
Cycling should be accessible for all! Bike designers are looking into ways to best meet the needs of every kind of cyclist. Derek Rayside, an all season rider and activist based in Toronto with a penchant for tandems, points out the best rides … Continue reading
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Have you ever heard the saying "the bigger the hair the closer to God?" This is what I think about when I use the Voloom. The Voloom is a rad new hair tool I have been testing out lately. I am excited to share with you the results and a few of my thoughts on this tool!
First of all, what is it? It's not a curling iron, and it's not a flat iron. It's the first ever hair volumizing iron, designed specifically to add huge volume to hair. It's great for fine, thin, or aging hair. The secret is in the patent-pending plates. The plates look like a waffle iron, and they are used in the under-layers of the hair, creating "volume pockets" that lift the hair up and away from the scalp, lifting and separating individual hairs. The result is a crazy big head of hair!
press sample
Besides the awesome heat tool, you also get a heat sleeve and some hair clamps in the box with this heat tool. I already have lots of these at home, but it was nice to get a few extras. You simply separate your hair into sections and use the Voloom near the root on several layers to add volume as you go.
Here is the close up of the part of the tool that clamps on to your hair. It really does remind me of a waffle iron. You can see it's not quite a crimping iron, and not quite a straightener. You definitely would not get the same results from a crimping tool, and you definitely wouldn't want to use this as a crimper on your hair because they are NOT the same.
My hair is already pretty thick by nature, so I'm not their exact demographic, but I got nice results from this machine nonetheless. I am actually going through major pregnancy hair loss right now. Every time I go into the bathroom, I brush my hair and I lose LOTS of hair into my brush every time I go through it. I am also shedding all over the house. I remember from my last pregnancy, I was balding a bunch around my hair line and it wasn't cute, and it lasted several months. I could see this being a saving grace for someone post-pregnancy!
I love the difference in volume I saw from this in my before and after. I love that it is SUPER quick and I don't have to deal with hair breakage from teasing my hair at the crown. The tool heats up to to 390 degrees which is plenty hot. They have recommended heat settings for fine, damaged, or chemically treated hair (320-350F); normal hair, medium, healthy hair (350-370F); and thick, coarse or curly hair (370-390F). I had great luck at 350 degrees despite having chemically treated hair that is pretty thick and coarse.
Now, for a couple concerns. To use the Voloom you have to clamp near the root of the hair with a super hot tool. You'll definitely want heat protectant for this. This is also not something you necessarily want to do to your hair every single day or you will probably see some heat damage. You don't want heat damage at the root of your hair!
To get the results to last all day, I do have to use a bit of hairspray on my roots where I put the heat tool. For that reason, this doesn't help me with second day hair. If I am having to spray product on my roots on day one after a hair wash, I am unlikely to get a ton of life out of that wash. I like to keep my hair washing to 2-3 days a week, but if I use hairspray, my hair doesn't get much more life after that day.
The highest layer of hair I can do with this has to be about halfway up my scalp and no further or else when my hair naturally parts and moves during the day, I can see the underneath layers through the top and the Voloom'd part shows through.
For me personally, this is a super cool tool, works really fast, and I dig the results. I probably still wouldn't take the time to use it every day. I would save this for a special occasion most likely. But that's coming from someone who is generally really low maintenance with my hair. I'm a wash and go girl. In the winter I blow dry and straighten my hair, and adding yet another step kills me, but I love the results enough to give this a whirl on occasion.
For Thanksgiving, my aunt was in town. She is known for having short and sassy hair. She had the same super short style for years and recently grew it a couple inches longer for something different. In her words, she looks like a third grader because it's hard for her to achieve volume with her longer layers. Her hair is about jaw length. For fun, I asked her if she wanted to give this a shot. We tried it on her hair and she absolutely loved it. She was so thrilled with the results and they lasted the entire day, through sweating in kitchen making food for the holidays. I also noticed that when she hairsprays her hair on the top, it's short enough that it will stay in place and not move around for the bottom layers to show through. I ended up giving it to her because I know she'll get way more mileage out of than I will. She loves her new "hair waffle iron" and has already emailed me that she is really enjoying playing with it.
I think this tool could be a godsend for someone with post-pregnancy hair loss if they already started out with thin hair. It would rock for special occasions, or for every day. I think the person who will enjoy this the most is someone with short to medium length, fine hair that wants to add some volume to the crown. That's what my aunt has! It really looked fabulous on her! As much as I enjoyed using it, I am glad I gave it to someone who would use it even more than I would.
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Alrighty, I opened a topic with progress on Mission A: The cult. 'Till now everything is going smooth and the progress of the map is going well. Below you'll find a screenshot with information. It's a Doom Builder screenshot, so it doesn't mean alot, but I'd like to finish the map more before I give you a preview or let you beta-test it.
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Here some general information:
Mission A: The Cult
Texture packs used: The same textures as the hub map uses and standard textures.
New monsters: yes, most of them come from the bestiary
Music: Yes, the music will be VorteX by TimeLord, Arena by Kenny Chou ( aka C.C.Catch/Renaissance ) for the Cult Members and Desert ( by Kenny Chou ) for Charon.
New sounds: I have a couple new sounds right now.
Screenshot and information:
1. I'm going to put a lever somewhere near this place that opens 2
2. A garage door that you have to open to continue your mission.
3. Secrets. The thing below is a truck look-a-like with which you' drove' there
4. This is where you start.
5. A Tunnel Network filled with Lost Souls and Poison Souls.
6. Trap which gets triggered by running over a line nearby.
7. A series of machines and an imp to play around with ( you can gib and revive him as much as you want ).
8. The garage and the road is surrounded with a fence and water.
9. Bridges where you'll find slime underneath ( don't worry, here you can't fall off .. yet.. ).
10. This is just a small hall which connects the two slime 'baths' with eachother.
11. ( Yeah I forgot the number but it's that line that has no number. ) This is the inside of the garage where everything kinda comes together.[/spoiler]
Feel free to comment something, advise me, ask information, etc...
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Update, I've done some more work, still needs a few finishing touches there, but it's a big improvement since last time. Still, the end isn't even NEAR yet, since I still have to do the other two cult members + Charon. But everything is going fine 't ill now.
Updated Screenshot ( without info this time ):
Maybe I'll release an alpha so you can test it soon, but I'm not sure yet.
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March 31, 2016 – Picture: Desperate To Win CCT Trial, Saraki Hires Israeli Lawyers & US Forensic Experts, Flies Them To Nigeria
Wuruwuru Senate President, Bukola Saraki in his final desperate move to win his false assets declaration trial has hired four forensic experts to provide new evidence to present in his upcoming trial.
He hired the experts to train his lawyers so as to assist them to win his legal battle against the Federal Government of Nigeria.
An insider said the experts arrived Lagos on Monday and left for Abuja yesterday to commence operation.
Hear what a close source to Saraki said:
"The investigators will ferret out and scrutinise thoroughly all available information on the eight prosecution witnesses, including their school records, service records from their past and present places of employment and personal information that may help the defence team in the course of the trial. "Most of the so-called witnesses will not be credible when information concerning their life is presented publicly before the Tribunal. "
So the oga think he can use forensic experts to prove the Nigerian Federal Government wrong. Naija no get forensic experts abi?
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Well, actually it was yesterday that we went thru Dinosaur National Monument and got lots of sun and saw lots of rocks. No lunch. Took over 90 pictures between the scenery at the east end, dinosaur stuff at the west end, and a museum in Vernal. We overdid it a bit (understatement), but survived. I can't believe how built up these towns are, mostly around 10,000 population or less, compared to Warrenbsburg.
Had Mexican food last night, but I don't think it's a good idea in Utah! Decided to be easy today and skip 9-mile canyon. I'm not sure we (or the car) can handle it. It's museums in Price and then on to Torrey and Capitol Reef, where we'll take lots of pictures of red rocks. And maybe post a few.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
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November 17, 2016
Around the country Wednesday, including at Pitt, students on college campuses "walked out" of classes in favor of equality and safety from deportation in a country largely divided over immigration issues.
In front of the Cathedral of Learning Wednesday afternoon, between 50 and 60 students gathered to advocate making the University a safe space for undocumented students, as well as to appeal for greater protection of the rights of minorities in the wake of the recent presidential election.
The rally was part of a nationally organized campaign, called National Walk-Outs for #SanctuaryCampus by Movimiento Cosecha, an organization launched in 2015 in Milwaukee, that pushes for the protection of immigrants in the United States.
There are about 300 "sanctuary" jurisdictions across the United States, including Pittsburgh and other cities in California, Connecticut, New Mexico and Colorado, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. Although each has a different set of practices, cities often refuse to enforce national immigration laws and do not prosecute people solely for being an illegal immigrant in the city they are currently living.
Over the past week, protests around the country related to immigration have come in response to President-elect Donald Trump's 10-point immigration plan which seeks to build a wall on the southern border, deport undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes and end sanctuary cities.
Jordan Hayes, a graduate student studying English, heard of the #SanctuaryCampus protest through Facebook and liked the idea of making campus a safe haven for immigrants.
"I like the 'city asylum' feeling, being from the San Francisco Bay Area," Hayes said. "I want to see what people here will say."
At Pitt, student groups Pittsburgh Student Solidarity Coalition, Pitt Against Debt and Students for a Democratic Society posted the event on Facebook, and about 300 people responded. The turnout was small compared to other anti-Trump-related events — including a march from the Cathedral to the South Side later that night.
Students chanted "No borders, no nations, stop the deportations," as they marched up the Cathedral's front steps, heading to the chancellor's office.
Joseph Zubrow, a sophomore chemistry and English writing major, kicked off the rally by reading a letter addressed to the University community, imploring administrators to adopt and enforce policies protecting freedom and inclusion.
The letters' writers asked the University to adopt policies such as prohibiting housing discrimination based on immigration status and refusing to comply with federal or state laws that target members of the LGBTQ+ community.
"The University's pledge to uphold the values of inclusion and freedom must also not just be words. We must make concrete changes to protect all members of our community in the face of very real attacks on freedom and safety," the letter read.
After reading it aloud, Zubrow and the protesters marched through the Cathedral and crowded into the chancellor's office, where they gave the letter to the senior vice chancellor Kathy Humphrey. Humphrey thanked them and said she would pass the letter on to the chancellor.
Pitt administration could not be reached afterwards to comment on the letter.
Anna Josephson, a senior communication and sociology major, said she came to take part in the protest to support making Pitt a safe space for undocumented students — school-age immigrants who either entered the country without documentation or entered as a nonimmigrant and stayed without authorization.
Josephson said that she's refusing to let the outcome of this election allow xenophobia to grow on campus.
"People are really scared and unhappy, and now, more than ever, I believe we need to send out a message that hate crime will not be tolerated here," Josephson said. "We need to go beyond making posts on Facebook and start appealing more to people with power."
According to Zubrow, more needs to be done in the Pitt community to raise awareness about groups they consider to be at risk after Trump's election, such as undocumented immigrants.
"I'm not a leader, I'm not an immigrant, I just want to do what I can to show solidarity," Zubrow said. "Nobody should have the right to upend a person's life and forcibly move them from their home."
Other campuses across the nation participated in the walk out, including Rutgers University, Amherst College, Swarthmore College and Syracuse University.
According to Justin Mattingly, the editor-in-chief of Syracuse's student paper, the Daily Orange, the campus also held a walkout, where about 1,000 students left class to gather in the central quad and march around campus for an hour and a half. Students spoke before and after the march on topics such as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and undocumented students.
"It was more of a march for awareness than a protest," Mattingly said. "It dealt with a lot of Trump's policies, but it wasn't all about him — mostly [it was] about what needs to be changed in the community."
According to Mattingly, the chancellor of Syracuse issued a statement saying Syracuse is for everyone, although the school has not made a statement regarding how the university will react to new policies that could be introduced this January.
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, students and professors advocated for the protection of undocumented students through an online letter. The letter asks the chancellor and other administrators to officially declare the university a sanctuary for undocumented students and those who benefit from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals –– a program that allows certain immigrants to receive renewable two-year work permits.
More than 4,500 students, faculty and community members had signed the letter by Wednesday night, according to Laura Minero, a doctoral student at Wisconsin-Madison who was involved in writing the letter. The letter is still circulating, but administrators agreed to speak with the authors of the letter about their concerns.
"We decided to voice our concerns after the election through a letter, instead of a protest, since we thought it'd get more people beyond campus involved and let the university know that a lot of people care about this," Minero said.
For Sarah Conboy, a junior applied developmental psychology major at Pitt, the protest Wednesday was important to support gender and racial equality, as well as the rights of undocumented students.
"Trump is racist, misogynistic and has made fun of people with disabilities. A lot of people are afraid now because of him," Conboy said. "We need to get the administration to openly voice support for equality and make it clear that discriminatory hate of any kind will not be tolerated on campus because of the political state the country's in right now."


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ELDER PATRIOT – Many of President Trump's supporters have grown tired of Paul Ryan's act. During the presidential campaign, then candidate Trump received zero support from the Wisconsin representative who adamantly protected his globalist and political aspirations.
Speaker Ryan views himself as the president in waiting and has consistently touted his "Better Way" as the counter agenda to that of the president. Members of the House Freedom Caucus – the conservative conscience of the House – have openly rejected both Ryan's healthcare "replacement" plan and the secrecy in which it is being drafted even though Ryan claims he already revealed it to Americans last year.
Word has leaked that Ryan is committed to maintaining the entitlement aspects of Obamacare, that Obama used to greatly expand government control over 16% of the economy, rather than restoring free market principles that offer us the best chance at returning to a competitive marketplace that will bring with it the lowest possible prices with the best possible coverage.
While you listen to Dobbs redress Ryan remember this about the bloviating Speaker, he couldn't deliver his home state of Wisconsin for Romney in 2012 despite being the vice presidential nominee. In 2016, without any backing from Ryan, Trump won Wisconsin handily.
Bret Baier: What do you say to the critics who say you're just doing what Democrats used to do and that's cramming legislation down their throats in the dark of night and not in a transparent way?
Speaker Ryan: Are you kidding me Bret? Give me a break.
Then Ryan told us that, "Last year in 2016 we rolled out an Obamacare repeal and replace plan, called it a "Better Way." He emphatically added, "We ran on that plan!"
After watching the clip of Baier and Ryan, Dobbs, never the fool then commented: "Are you kidding me Mr. Speaker?"
Dobbs is perfectly justified in demanding that Ryan show us that plan that he claims Republicans ran on and won on. If you're so proud of it Mr. Speaker then abandon the secrecy surrounding it and let's see that plan, until then the only candidate I remember demanding repeal and replace during the campaign was Donald Trump and those candidates who supported him – and that definitely didn't include Paul Ryan.
Speaker Ryan's condescension is reminiscent of then Speaker Pelosi's declaration that, "first we have to pass the legislation so that we can read it."
I will admit that I have a jaundiced view of Paul Ryan having sat in more than one small group meeting with him. I always left those encounters with the impression that he is one of our country's most disingenuous and most ambitious politicians.
Only President Trump – a man with a history of turning messes into successes by employing free market principles – has guaranteed Americans that he wants government out of the business of managing healthcare. He's the only one who should be trusted to keep his word because…well, he's the only one in Washington who has never broken it.
Lou Dobbs got it 100% correct last night when he told Speaker Ryan to "get out of the president's way."


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Charity begins at home, and as I have mentioned before my mother is an avid quilter, embroiderer, sewer, crocheter, knitter – I do not think there is a craft that has passed by that she has not taken up or embraced – well maybe scrapbooking (thankfully in my opinion!)
I can hand on my heart say that my mother probably spends more time in her hobby room than anywhere else in their house. Even the comfy chair sorts out the afternoon nap situation – or as my mother refers to it: 'Resting her eyes'.
So I was happy to assist to brighten up her dreary space.
With a fresh coat of paint (which my mother was not too sure of at first!), and a new blind and re-organisation, I was able to create a very warm and creative environment.
Those who know my mother (and any self-respecting sewer) will also know that the after photo's were completely staged for the camera, and lasted about 5min before destruction happened, wool started flying and the next project commenced!


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Charity hope to carry rhythm to T20 League
Week One of the National Men's Twenty20 Cup sent out a glimpse of what to expect; 'boom boom cricket' like former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi would say.
Yet again, more runs are expected as batsmen attempt to suffocate bowlers again in 10 contests at five different grounds today.
To begin with, 2012 T20 finalists Charity Trust Fund will carry their momentum after earning promotion back to the top tier when they face hosts Jinja SSS and JACC across the Nile River.
Quick runs
"This is a whole different ball game," Charity's all-rounder Varinder Singh said of the T20s.
"In this format, it is all about making quick runs on board," said the man who finished the limited-overs Division Two season with an explosive 62-ball 111* century against ACC on July 17.
Charity, runners-up to Aziz Damani in the lower tier, is without Simon Ssesaazi who recently earned a UK VISA to join teammate Jonathan Ssebanja for a semi-professional stint. Meanwhile, ACC faces holders Patidar Samaj at Kyambogo, the same venue where Tornado Bee will meet KICC later in the afternoon.
Giving chance
The latter trio won all their matches last Sunday and will gear for more of the same. "We are using the T20s' to give chance to players who didn't get chance in 50-Over League," KICC skipper Hanumant Katkar said.
Perhaps, that's how batsman Hamza Saleh resurfaced after a huge lull with 84* off 48 while beating JACC.
Elsewhere, Nile will do without inspirational budding star Kenneth Waiswa as he Uganda's U-19s against Zimbabwe youth sides at an Invitational tournament in Harare Sports Club.
Strikers vs. Premier, 10.30am
Mwiri vs. Premier, 2pm
Patidar vs. ACC, 10.30am
Tornado Bee vs. KICC, 2pm
Nile vs. Challengers, 10.30am
Wanderers vs. SKLPS, 2pm
Kutchi Tigers vs. Tornado Bee, 10.30am
Avengers vs. Tornado, 2pm
Jinja SSS vs. Charity TF, 10.30am
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To read about the feud between two generations of one of the Atlanta-based Rollins family is at one level engrossing and at another tragic. The closer you are to the family, the more tragic it becomes.
As a recent Forbes story about the family feud said, it is "one of the nastiest intergenerational battles ever to take place among members of The Forbes 400".
The family — or at least parts of it — own Rollins Inc, a holding group that controls a number of pest-control companies including one of America's biggest, Orkin. The listed bit of the business has a market capitalization of around $4bn on revenues of $1.3bn.
Two-second generation brothers — Gary and Randal — are chief executive and chairman of Rollins respectively. The brothers also control RPC, an oil and gas service company involved in fracking, which is also worth billions. The family is said to be worth $7.8 billion.
That's a lot of money for the third generation to get their hands on. And this is at the heart of the family's problem: the passing of power and wealth onto the next generation. An almost pathological fear of the third generation squandering the family fortune has evolved among the first and second generation.
It all started with O Wayne Rollins, the man who build the fortune, and Gary's father, who set up restrictive trusts for his grandchildren, only paying out certain amounts at certain times. The trusts were well intentioned.
Since the death of Wayne, Gary oversees the trusts, now worth billions. They've also been altered to ensure payouts are only granted if certain criteria are met by members of the third generation. One is that they must be engaged in "meaningful pursuits" if they are to get their money.
Ten years later, Gary and Randall decided to revisit the eligibility requirements of the trust and create another layer of restrictions. They set up the Rollins Perpetual Management Trust, which enabled the two brothers to hire private investigators to check on the progress of their children, and to investigate things like medical records and drug tests.
This was too much for Gary's children and they have hired lawyers to challenge the legitimacy of the trusts and their control. Gary's son Glen, who at one stage appeared to be the likely successor to his father's position at Rollins, is leading the charge.
The case is no doubt very complicated and can be interpreted in many different ways, depending, of course, where you sit in the family, or how you're connected to it. The court case involving the trusts and control of them starts next year — so no doubt more juicy details about the case will emerge soon.
Beyond the fact that the Rollins feud makes a good read, can family businesses learn from their problems?
One thing is for sure is that family businesses should be careful when listening to consultants about implementing plans. Yes, things like succession plans and family constitutions can make sense, and in many cases do.
But when Wayne Rollins got advice to set up trusts for his grandchildren he probably thought that advice was excellent and that it would help perpetuate the business he'd built and preserve the wealth for many generations.
Succession or next-gen plans and family constitutions might make little sense for family businesses where there is a dysfunctional culture at the heart of the family. Indeed, they can make matters worse.


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How you perceive what your see is colored by who you are. Your experiences, the time and place you live in, these things are inescapable. Everything is subjective. Not only is this true in life, there really is no such thing as objective art and design. Whatever is in the well of our thoughts and experiences spills onto our perceptions of images and design.
With that in mind I want to share with you a painting that I created from my fearful perception of an incident many years ago. I originally wrote about this in my book, Paint Happy.
This painting was inspired by the memory of my first night alone in an old ranch house in Central Oregon. During the dark early morning hours I heard loud mysterious animal noises inside the house. I imagined wild raccoons or bobcats prowling my room. There were no lights, and I'd left my flashlight on a table too far from the bed, so I decided to keep my head under the covers and wait until the animals left. Once the early morning sun began to light the room, I peeked out from under the blankets and saw a clucking chicken standing on the foot of my bed! A tall rooster with a colorful tail was perched on the dining room chair by the picture window and about six chickens were scratching the wooden floor and kitchen countertops. I didn't even know there were chickens on the ranch property. Apparently, there was a hole in the outside wall under the kitchen sink, and the chickens came in looking for breakfast!
More than a decade later, I took the best part of that memory - the comical surprise ending to my dark fear fantasies - and turned it into this painting. The rooster is crowing a rainbow of sounds toward the rising sun. The bed (symbolizing one's life) is the center of this universe and the land over which the sun rises and the clouds billow. This image captures the happy lesson that fear and worry are often a waste of energy.
This framed painting is for sale through High Desert Gallery in Sisters, Oregon.
Rise and Shine, 22" x 30" acrylic and hard pastel on paper.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
When a Wild Beast is Just a Chicken
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Gazpacho: "What Did I Do?"
One question I get a lot is, "What's your favorite band from Norway?" I always reply, "Gazpacho, of course. They're amazing. Not just my favourite Norwegian band but one of my favorite bands period. If you've never heard them, you're really missing out."
Okay, I've never gotten that question. But the rest is true.
In 2012, Gazpacho released its seventh studio album, March of Ghosts, on the great post-prog label Kscope. Here's what it's about:
While Missa Atropos [the band's previous album, from 2010] can be viewed as a concept album, following the story of one person leaving everything behind, [keyboardist] Thomas [Andersen] sees March of Ghosts much more as a collection of short tales; 'The idea was to have the lead character spend a night where all these ghosts (dead and alive) would march past him to tell their stories.'
Characters include Haitian war criminals, the crew of the Marie Celeste, a returning American WWI soldier who finds himself in 2012 and the ghost of an English comedy writer who was wrongly accused of treason and who will sit for eternity listening to gramophone recordings of the broadcasts he did on enemy radio. As lead singer Jan-Henrik [Ohme] explains, 'They are short stories. They are a march of ghosts. They are tales that need to be told.'
The English comedy writer in question is P.G. Wodehouse, perhaps best-known now as the creator of Jeeves, and the song is "What Did I Do?":
'What Did I Do?' is based around the story of the English writer P.G. Wodehouse who was accused of treason after a series of broadcasts he did on German radio during WWII. He was interned as a foreign national by the Germans and spent some time in prison camp before finally being released at 60.
After he was released he stayed for some time at a country estate where he was informed of what crimes the Nazis were guilty of and how impossibly stupid it was to agree to broadcast on their radio.
It is his ghost we hear sitting on the porch listening to the gramophone recordings of the broadcasts trying to understand why these simple funny narratives had caused such an uproar. The song also deals with our level of involvement in society. Are we by birth under any obligation to take part in whatever political or social system we are born into?
A great question asked by a great band in a great song on a great album. Here's the video:
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Thursday, August 30, 2018 ... The end of August 2018 and I can feel autumn is coming. Today I woke up at 6 am, I had a coffee or two, and then did 29th yoga practice of this month. The practice was disappointing but it does not matter, it is yoga and I was on the mat, that what counts.
Guess what? Life is hard for everyone. It's not supposed to be easy. If you want a different life, no one is going to change it for you. Stop for a moment and clearly see the truths about your life...
You want to think you are immortal, but you aren't. You behave like you're immortal, you have no notion of your own death. You always want more and better and you're striving to reach goals, objectives and you're saving for a retirement in order to start living. Stop wishing away your days and start enjoying what is going on right now.
Hug your mom and dad and tell your sister you love her. Hug your partner and freely express your love. Say it loud. Tell people that matter to you that they matter to you. Either you or they won't be here someday. Look up from your smartphone, look them into eyes and tell them that you're grateful to them, grateful for having them in your life.
You put a price on things and people. You evaluate people of how much money they have. You feel poor even you are never hungry, naked or cold. No matter how hard you try, money will not buy you happiness. Stop accumulating, life is about living. And stop spending your money on crap.
Don't worry about trying to make people happy. Be yourself until your time runs out. People will never be pleased with you. If you want to make a real difference in the world, leave people as they are. Don't avoid them, just be with them. Spending time with people impacts them in ways you cannot even imagine.
Unless you are living in the present, you are wasting your life. Stop accusing yourself, having a guilt of what you have done or regrets what you have not done. Stop chasing tomorrow, start enjoying today. Standing in front of the mirror pointing out your flaws will make you miserable. Don't waste another second trying to be perfect, be what you are right now.
Pay attention to how you feel instead of trying to figure out your thoughts. No one is going to live this life for you. Trust your inner feelings, the gut, your intuition. You're realizing that all the stuff you're worried about doesn't really matter. Hopefully, you'll realize that you still have time to do the things you actually wanted to do. Hurry, you might not wake up tomorrow so don't put off what you can do today until tomorrow. You might not get the chance.
7. You will never have enough time
Do the best you can with what you have. But if you want to really enjoy life, you need to get to collect yourself fast and cut the crap out of your life and realize your own bullshit so you can spend time on the things that matter to you.


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Yocheved Nadell has done it again.A few months ago my then 8 year old daughter reviewed Adina My Design Sketch Book . You can check it out here.
We received 2 copies of Rina My Design Sketch Book, one for my daughter and one for her best friend. The two of them were busy for hours. Here is what they said when I asked them what they thought:
'I loved decorating and designing the ballgowns. Also making their hair all fancy. I also loved the stickers and putting the whole outfit together.'
'I really liked the tutorials because they help you make your own designs. I really liked Adina and Shira Design Books and I love this one too.'
Here are some of its features:
* Design using 60+ stickers and 80+ starter sketches for your endless ideas.
* 14+ color fashion illustrations for inspiration!
* 14+ coloring figures for all levels to enjoy.
* 40+ color tutorial pages with easy to follow instructions.
* 110+ pages for hours of creativity and fun!
Younger kids will love coloring the pages and decorating with the stickers. Older kids will be thrilled with the results they achieve using the design and illustration skills they will learn in the easy to follow tutorials. Recommended for ages 8-120
This is such a wonderful book, I cannot recommend it enough!
Enjoy and have a wonderful week,


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Archive for October 2011
"Then you do not know him"
A man gave testimony to 'Umar (رضي الله عنه) and he said to him, "I do not know you, but it does not matter that I do not know you. Bring me someone who does know you." A man among the people said, "I know him." 'Umar asked, "What do you know about him?" He said, "He is of good character and is virtous."
He asked, "Is he your closest neighbour who you know by night and day, and you know when he comes in and goes out?" He said,"No." He asked,"Did he have any financial dealings with you which is the way to know whether he is God fearing or not?' He said,"No." He asked,"Has he been your companion on a journey, which is the way to know whether he is of noble character and attitude?' He said, "No." He('Umar (رضي الله عنه)) said,"Then you do not know him"
[Sunan Bayhaqi]
Do not probe into intentions
'Umar (رضي الله عنه) addressed the people and said:
We knew you when the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) of Allah was amongst us, and the Revelation would come down and tell us about you. Now we know you from what you say, so whoever appears to us to be good, we will assume that he is good and treat him well. Whoever appears to us to be bad, we will assume that he is bad and hate him accordingly. And what is in your hearts is between you and Allah.
[Bukhari and sunan bayhaqi]
'Umar's instruction to the Judge
'Umar's (رضي الله عنه) legislation on the judiciary in his letter to Abu Musa al Ash'ari (رضي الله عنه) in which he said:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
From the slave of Allah, the son of al Khattab, Amirul Muminin, to 'Abdullah Ibn Qays (رضي الله عنه) (Abu Musa al Ash'ari ), peace be upon you.
Judging (the judicial system) is a confirmed obligation and a way to be followed. Try to understand when cases are presented to you, for there is no use in a person presenting his case if it is not understood. Treat people equally when you address them so that no noble man will hope that you side him unfairly and no weak man will despair of your justice. The burden of proof rests with the plaintiff and the oath is required of one who denies it. It is permissable to make a deal between Muslims, except a deal that permits something that is forbidden or forbids something that is permitted.
If you passed a judgement yesterday then examined it further in your mind and are guided to a different conclusion, then that should not prevent you from returning to the truth, for truth is eternal, and returning to the truth is better than persisting in falsehood. Examine carefully each issue which you are unsure about, where there is no text in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and try to find a similar case, draw analogies and see which is more likely to be pleasing to Allah and closest to the truth.
Whoever claims that someone owes him some dues, set a time limit for him to produce his evidence. If he provides evidence, then restore his rights to him; otherwise ask him to drop his claim. That is better so as to eliminate any doubt.
The Muslims are basically of good character, except one who has been lashed as a hadd punishment or who is known for bearing false witness. Allah is in charge of what is hidden in people's hearts. Judgement must be based on evidence and oaths.
Beware of becoming impatient, because judging in accordance with the truth bring a great reward from Allah and stores a great deal of reward (in the Hereafter). Whoever has a good intention and checks himself, Allah will be sufficient for him (and he need not worry about people), but whoever shows an attitude to people which Allah knows is not his true attitude, Allah will expose him. Think of the reward of Allah in this world and the Hereafter. And peace (be upon you).
[I'lam al Muwaqqi'een by Ibn Qayyim]
When death was at hand…
حدثنا أحمد بن جعفر بن حمدان ، ثنا عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل ، حدثني أبي ، ثنا شجاع بن الوليد ، عن عمرو بن قيس ، عمن حدثه ، عن معاذ بن جبلرضي الله تعالى عنه : أنه لما حضره الموت ، قال : انظروا أصبحنا ؟ فأتي فقيل : لم تصبح ، فقال : انظروا أصبحنا ؟ فأتي فقيل له : لم تصبح ، حتى أتي في بعض ذلك فقيل : قد أصبحت ، قال : أعوذ بالله من ليلة صباحها إلى النار ، مرحبا بالموت مرحبا ، زائر مغب ، حبيب جاء على فاقة ، اللهم إني قد كنت أخافك فأنا اليوم أرجوك ، اللهم إنك تعلم أني لم أكن أحب الدنيا وطول البقاء فيها لجري الأنهار ولا لغرس الأشجار ، ولكن لظمأ الهواجر ومكابدة الساعات ومزاحمة العلماء بالركب عند حلق الذكر .
When death was at hand, Mu'adh ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه) said:
Welcome to a visitor who has come when he is most needed (ie death). The one who regrets does not succeed. O Allah, you know that I never wanted to stay in this world to build waterways or to plant trees, but I wanted to stay in order to spend long nights in prayer and long hours during the day fasting and feeling thirsty in the intense hear, and to be with the scholars in circles of dhikr.
[Hilyatul Awliya]
Rumbling stomach
It was narrated that Anas (رضي الله عنه) said:
The stomach of 'Umar Ibn Khattab (رضي الله عنه) rumbled during the year of Drought. He used to eat olive oil and he forbade himself ghee. He patted his stomach and said," You may rumble, but we have no other food until the famine is over."
[Al Hilyah]
Check everything you hear against the Qur'an , but do not check the Qur'an against anything that you hear.
When Mu'adh Ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه) was stricken with the plague of 'Amwas (from which he passed away), his companions wept over him and he said, " Why are you weeping?" They said,"We are weeping for the knowledge which will be cut off when you die." He said:
Knowledge and faith will abide until the Day of Resurrection. Whoever seeks them will find them in the Qur'an and the Sunnah. Check everything you hear against the Qur'an , but do not check the Qur'an against anything that you hear.
[Sifatus Sahwah]
….but I am not the best of them.
It was narrated that Shaqeeq ibn Salamah said: 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (رضي الله عنه) addressed us and said:
By Allah, I learned seventy odd surahs from the lips of the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) of Allah, and by Allah the companions of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) knew that I was the most knowledgeable of them of the Book of Allah, but I am not the best of them.


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José Manuel Pingarrón
José Manuel Pingarrón: Full Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemical Sciences at the Complutense University of Madrid since 1994 and currently Vice-rector of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship at this University. Director of the Electroanalysis and (Bio)electrochemical sensors Research Group. His research work focuses on analytical electrochemistry, nanostructured electrochemical interfaces, nanomaterials and electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Author or co-author of more than 350 scientific articles in international journals, 28 book chapters, 2 textbooks and 7 patents for invention. Principal investigator of more than 25 competitive regional, national, international and collaborative projects with companies. Head of the Department of Analytical Chemistry between 1998 and 2006. Awarded with the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry Research Prize in Analytical Chemistry (2012) and recipient of the Faculty of Chemistry Medal and the Complutense University of Madrid Medal. President of the Spanish Society of Analytical Chemistry (1998-2001) and currently vice-president of the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry. Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry since April 2017. Membership of the government body of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry and representative in the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences. Titular Member of the Analytical Chemistry Dividion of IUPAC. Associated Editor of Electroanalysis journal. Member of the Editorial Advisory Boards of the Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Talanta, Analyst, Chemical Sensors and Nano-bio Analysis. Co-founder of the spin-off company INBEA S.L.


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The Heroine's Bookshelf by Erin Blakemore
Published by Harper, an imprint of Harper Collins
I doubt that any reader of this blog would debate the idea that books have much to teach us, perhaps even more, at times, than the author intended. Erin Blakemore certainly believes that this is true, and her goal in "The Heroine's Bookshelf" is to suss out some of the fabulous female characters created by fabulous female authors who have so much to teach today's heroines. "The Heroine's Bookshelf" is divided into twelve sections with titles such as "Self," "Dignity," and "Compassion" and covers women like Jo March, Scarlett O'Hara, and Lizzy Bennet. Each chapter briefly outlines the life of the author and the premise of the book, weaving in the arguments for why the author and character exemplify and can teach us the stated virtue of the chapter. Additionally, each chapter ends with a bullet pointed list of three times when you should read the book in question, and the literary sisters/kindred spirits of the character discussed.
Oh, "The Heroine's Bookshelf," you have earned yourself a permanent place on my bookshelf!
Blakemore's book is an absolutely lovely and engaging read. I ended up finishing it in less than 24 hours because every time I finished reading about one heroine, I wanted to see what Blakemore had to say about the next one. Each chapter was both nostalgic and informative, bringing me new and interesting information about even the authors and characters who were most beloved by me. I only wish that I had spaced out the chapters and savored the book, because I was very sad when I found I had reached the end. No matter, though, because just like the books Blakemore writes about, "The Heroine's Bookshelf" is something that I will be able to go back to again and again when I need reminders and encouragements about dealing with life's difficulties.
I highly, highly, highly recommend "The Heroine's Bookshelf" by Erin Blakemore. I think the ideal audience is women 15 to 35, but I imagine than many others would enjoy it as well. However, if you have a readerly woman 15-35 on your Christmas list, BUY THIS FOR HER NOW. There, your shopping is done! Whether she has read all of the classics, or is a Twilight or Harry Potter-created reader unsure where to go next, this is sure to be a big hit.
Now for a little game: Can you match the heroines with the virtues they represent (as per "The Heroine's Bookshelf")?
|A: Ambition
|1. Anne Shirley in "Anne of Green Gables"
|B: Compassion
|2. Celie in "The Color Purple"
|C: Dignity
|3. Claudine in Colette's Claudine novels
|D: Faith
|4. Francie Nolan in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"
|E: Family Ties
|5. Jane Eyre in "Jane Eyre"
|F: Fight
|6. Janie Crawford in "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
|G: Happiness
|7. Jo March in "Little Women"
|H: Indulgence
|8. Laura Ingalls in "The Long Winter"
|I: Magic
|9. Lizzy Bennet in "Pride and Prejudice"
|J: Self
|10. Mary Lennox in "The Secret Garden"
|K: Simplicity
|11. Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind"
|L: Steadfastness
|12. Scout Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Answers can be found at the bottom of this post.
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Answers: A7, B12, C2, D6, E4, F11, G1, H3, I10, J9, K8, L 5


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This Good Friday, we have a packed programme of various events within The Rock Church.
On the morning of the 14th, we will be in Walsall Town Centre for Walking the Cross parade. This starts at the top of Park Street (outside Poundland/PureGym/Wilko) and proceeds down to The Bridge/Market area.
Then from 12pm, we will be back at the Coffee Shop for refreshments and Hot Cross Buns before an art exhibition on the cruifixition (this is only advisable for adults, due to the graphic nature). There will also be an Easter trail for children/parents
At 6:30pm, we will have a communion service to end the day.
This will be a great day for anyone. Bring friends/family/neighbours


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An eight-year-old girl has been mauled to death by a leopard at her house on the outskirts of a wildlife sanctuary in northern India, the Press Trust of India reported.
The girl was sleeping in the courtyard of her house when the animal attacked her. The leopard dragged her into a forest, where her body was found.
The incident happened in Katarniaghat sanctuary in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Such animal attacks are common in villages and tribal belts in and around wildlife sanctuaries across India.
A few days ago, a farmer in the western state of Maharashtra was attacked by a leopard, but he escaped with injuries to his head.
What saved the man was the leopard's involvement in a fight with a pack of dogs.
As the leopard leaped on the man, the dogs attacked the animal and it turned its attention back to the dogs.
Earlier, three people were injured in a leopard attack in eastern India. The big cat entered a village near a forest and created panic among the locals. It was later tranquilised and captured by forest guards who chased the animal into the forest.
People living in isolated regions of the country near animal sanctuaries and national parks are most vulnerable to such attacks.
The threat of animal attacks is so grave in the cluster of villages near the India-Nepal border, that it has become a major election issue this time.
"Leopard attack is one of the biggest election issues here. With a lack of roads, electricity and adequate forest vigil, such attacks may only grow further. We all have promised action if elected," Rizwan Zaheer, a local member of parliament, told the BBC.
Villagers complain that it is lack of basic amenities such as electricity that renders the villagers susceptible to such attacks.
"At least 50 villages here are without electricity. That's why leopards regularly attack our children. Politicians have been coming here ever since elections were announced with promises to bring power supply and roads. But we said get these first and only then will we vote for anyone," a villager was quoted as saying by BBC.


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Tyranny of the Algo's
These are the days when the earth stands still. The world is enthralled in paralysis over the capital market carnage and the mayhem its creating with our 401Ks, IRAs, bank solvency, corporate viability and government stability. Our life styles and future security is in double jeopardy. We feel a collective sense of economic debasement and existential dread brought upon us by unseen dematerialized security exchanges that seem intent on assaulting our humanity.
The markets have been taken over by machines. Black box robots digitally blip out buy and sell orders moving massive amounts of capital in and out of securities markets. Without emotion they are governed only by an extreme prejudice for the quantitative parameters of its algorithmic soul. The Algo's create a risk free rate of return and a devastating toll of moral hazards that extend to all corners of the globe.
During the past few decades financial engineering has been a growing discipline within the capital market industry. Traders began to employ the use of sophisticated technologies and statistical analysis to determine how investment portfolios should be constructed and what securities and asset classes should trade to optimize performance and investment returns.
In the 1970's Barr Rosenberg then a professor at Berkley created one of the first quantitative management tools to create, manage and trade investment portfolios. Since that time quantitative investment management has grown into an expansive science and in many respects has supplanted traditional fundamental investment analysis as the preferred methodology to manage securities and engage in capital market activities.
Algorithmic (Algo) trading is a quantitative driven investment and trading strategy that utilizes statistical analysis of markets, securities and performance attribution factors to trade and rebalance investment portfolio's based on indicators and signals emanating from real time trading markets. Algo trading systems read the real time data streams from the capital markets and simultaneously kick off massive buy and sell orders to create investment positions that correlate to their algorithmic investment strategy.
The volatile markets are driving Algo trading platforms crazy. Yesterday volume on the NYSE were well into the billions and though we are thankful for the liquidity stat arb trading provides the Algo's are ruling the markets by taking their commands from the volatility King VIXX and its valuation Viceroy, VWAP. Algo's are trading the markets all day creating and taking advantage of the ebbs and flows of market valuation. But it is in the final hour of an exchanges trading day when the Algo's like persnickety day traders close their positions in an orgy of short selling and position liquidation. For the past seven day's these sell offs have shaved trillions of dollars in market capitalization and have seriously depleted the net wealth of millions of ordinary shareholders who believed enough in the promise of capitalism to invest hard earned life savings which are quickly being wiped out. Algo's don't know what terrors lurk in the minds of central bankers and regulators and are content to reload their bazookas at the beginning of each day's trading. So they close their positions in one country and pass the book to confederate traders in other time zones to trade markets in other country's content to spread the virus like a capital market avian flu pandemic.
The Algo's are fully in control. They are shooting off buy and sell orders faster then a digital blip on the CBOE ticker can record. We are at the mercy of these black box leviathans that knows no allegiance to country, man or God. These black box market masters are trying to enslave us all by forcing us to pay tribute to the DE Shaws and SAC Capital Managements of the world. Are we trapped inside a diabolical matrix?
Welcome to the machine.
Music Video: Pink Floyd, Welcome to the Machine
Risk: humanity, moral hazard, distribution of wealth, market volatility


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