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The Wrath of a Medusa
Morning glare. White dust in the sleeves of her leather jacket.
The sun had risen as Akiko rode her bike north, the wild hair stinging her cheeks.
She throttled down at the dusty outskirts of Ciudad Juarez.
Veering into the parking lot of a shuttered cafe.
Wind-beaten, sun darkened. Blue eyes, the intense blue of a sea in the evening, as dusk falls.
Akiko wrested off the sun-visored helmet, scalding her fingers and the palms of her hands, and set it behind her. She plucked the map of northern Mexico from her pocket and unfolded it sitting on the hot bike seat. The cooling engine ticked. Water dripped inside it.
Flies. There was a ditch nearby heaped with black plastic garbage bags fluttering in the hot breeze. It smelled raw and fetid.
Trucks screeched past, battering her with wind.
Akiko flipped over the map. She studied the red pencil marks she'd made. An intersection circled, with a red marginal arrow pointed to it.
She refolded the map and stuck it carefully back into her breast pocket.
She was thirsty, and had a headache from the tequila of the night last.
Anejo, washed down with cold Tecate, the rims of the bottles salted and a lime wedge stuck down the necks.
It's an interesting day today. Akiko, the deadly assassin, is now thirty-one. But only she knows it. There's nobody in the whole world to call, no voice anywhere to wish her a happy birthday, or to take her out for lunch or bake her a chocolate cake.
She'd considered confessing as much to the blue eyed man in the mountain village. A man in his late forties. A former killer, like her.
Tomorrow's my birthday, and you know what? Nobody on this whole deranged earth gives a fuck.
An assassin's life is a lonely one. But she chose it. Loneliness is in her nature.
She'd had trouble sleeping from all the tequila she drank after leaving the blue eyed man with cash and passports for his escape South.
At about two AM she was sitting naked but for a thin wool blanket by the open window. The night air was cold and stank sweetly of pinon fires. It was unforgettably still. The sky was a dark dark blue and there were stars in it, drifting constellations.
That's when it came to her.
That she had one more job yet to do before dropping out of her insane line of work, heading to the little island on the Sea of Japan, and purifying her dark karma in the perfect isolation of a well-earned and meticulously planned retirement.
She puts on the helmet, tucking her hair up into it, and kicks the engine to life again.
At ten o'clock she walked into a dusty cemetary overloaded with bright flowers, many of them plastic.
She herself was carrying a bouquet. Roses. Yellow. Real ones.
She found the gravestone in the heat and the dust.
Shut her eyes.
Felt the heart beating in her.
She opened her eyes to a rainbow light-blur; stinging tears.
She set down the roses, their stems wrapped in clear plastic misted by water vapor, at the base of the stone.
It was carved with a simple name, clear dates divided by a dash.
A slim hyphen standing for the man's whole life.
This was the grave of the journalist in Ciudad Juarez — the one she'd told the blue eyed man about.
She was supposed to kill him. She hadn't. She'd appeared as if conjured by magic in his house late one night, woke him, and listened to his story.
She told him exactly what she was. She confided she'd read his articles and decided against taking his life — even though the Organization wanted it, and Omitsu had sent her to do the "hit" personally.
Then she'd left him — intact, alive, grateful and impressed.
She remembered only later that the journalist's lush garden smelled intensely and fantastically of roses. That scent haunted her on the roads south deep into the mountains of Sonora.
Ten days later, the journalist was assassinated in Ciudad Juarez, on his way to an interview.
A grenade tossed into his car at a stop-light. He was blown to bits. Then the bits were methodically machine-gunned.
But not by Akiko.
Not by the blue eyed, black haired killer Molly Vance.
It was this same martyred journalist who had claimed to possess evidence that a certain unbelievably rich and powerful retired General Ortega and his eldest son "Chucho" were the men behind the disappearance and murders of over two hundred women and girls, mostly factory workers, in the city of Juarez.
He had, in fact, shown some of his documentary evidence to Akiko. Records of late night conversations with men who claimed to possess inside knowledge but refused to be named.
The gray haired journalist had presented these documents personally, even somewhat ceremonially, in a private meeting, to the Chief of Police in Juarez. But had heard nothing since. Only that the "investigation" was ongoing.
Your life is deeply in danger, Akiko told him in her stilted Spanish. This is a greater problem than just the General you speak of. There is an Organization of such men, and their power is extreme. Go. Go now. You must go.
The man had shrugged and lifted his hands from his knees.
Where could I go? To evade men as powerful as you say — this is impossible. I will stay and fight.
He didn't go anywhere. He waited in Juarez, to see the investigation, if there was one, through to the end. And was killed. Remorselessly, by the same men who mutilated and raped young women and left their carved up bodies in garbage dumps, ditches, and shallow desert graves.
After laying the bouqet of cut roses, Akiko searched in a side pocket of her leather jacket. With two fingers she withdrew a newspaper clipping: a heavyset, greasy-haired, thick-moustached General Ortega and the blade-like dark haired and slim"Chucho" shown together in civilian clothes, posing quasi-clownishly beside a thoroughbred racing horse owned by the General.
At the Kentucky Derby, just last year.
She places the newspaper clipping under the roses. Then, bowing her head, Akiko thinks:
General Ortega;
You have awakened the bitter wrath
of a Medusa —
the deadliest assassin of all.
After today,
you will race no more horses.
She didn't go back into town.
She rode the bike out into the wastes. The bleak yellow-gray desert.
Wind whipping her hair.
There were some rock formations, then the camel humps of low mountains.
In Ciudad Juarez she'd visited some stores and asked questions.
Throttling down now, the wind soothing and almost cold. Sweat dripping cold down the base of her spine and at her armpits.
She took a narrow dirt road, bumping along in a cloud of dust, sand and gravel showering her motorcycle boots.
Up into the hills.
She'd stopped the bike, kicked the kickstand down, wrenched off the sweaty helmet and sat back on the seat and peeled off her thin riding gloves.
Tilting her head back, she could see the cave entrances.
They were black in the shuddering heat waves, and the cliff was honeycombed by them.
Overhead: vultures. Sky. Nothing.
She drank water from a red plastic screwtop bottle she took from her navy duffel bag.
She'd brought three more such bottles and filled them with cold water, which was now almost hot, before leaving the city.
Next: she took a flat-folded black canvas shoulderbag from the duffel.
Dismounted the bike. Slung the empty bag over her left shoulder.
And now she drew from inside the duffel a long, polished-looking forked oak stick.
She left the bike ticking in the murderous heat and eerie silence of the desert and walked uphill on a bare rocky path, her gaze fixed on the dusty toes of her motorcycle boots.
She used the stick like a walking staff, gripping it just below the forked part. Thumping it lightly with each upward step.
Here. The caves.
She crouched outside one.
Peered in. Her nostrils flaring.
It smelled stale, dry and cool.
She crouch-walked closer to the entrace and stuck her head almost inside.
Shut her eyes.
When she opened them, she could see a little better.
It wasn't complete darkness. A litter of rounded stones just within.
She shrugged the empty bag from her shoulder onto the dusty path. She leaned her stick against the eroded cliff-side. She picked up the bag and shook it open. Then she set it by the cave entryway and picked up the stick again.
She eased the stick fork-first into the dim. Pressing her lips together, her gaze fixed. Sweat coming out cold on her body. Flipped a stone backwards.
The ferocious hissing clacking of the rattlers was startlingly loud.
There one was, writhing, its tail raised. Another writhing in the same hole.
Akiko pinned the snake close to the head with the fork and twisted it so the stone-colored body whipped and curled around the polished shaft, the angry tail clacking, and in a single deft movement tossed the snake into the open mouth of the canvas bag.
Then she did exactly the same with the other snake, which was bigger and longer and seemed even more fierce. She zipped the bag shut and sat back on her heels. Sweat dripped into her ears. She shook her head, and the sweat drops flew away in a halo.
She picked up the bag by its straps and walked along the path to the next cave.
By the time two hours had gone, Akiko had ten rattlesnakes in the bag which she carried not over her shoulder but carefully by its straps in her right hand.
She descended the steep trail, using the stick to help her balance.
At the motorbike, she drank half of a bottle of water. Gasping.
The sun dazzling red through her shut eyelids.
She left the hills for blazing open desert.
Parking in a windswept expanse of reddish-gray sand, she drew a pair of chef's tongs from the duffel and hiked away from the bike amid the stumps of cacti, carrying the other, still-empty bag.
It was late afternoon, and even the shortest cacti cast same-sized black shadows.
The wind was hot and smelled of sagebrush and broken stone.
She kicked over a bread-loaf sized rock. As the scorpion beneath it tried to scuttle for a nearby shadow, she seized it with the tongs. The legs waving crazily, deadly stinging tail erect. She placed it into the bag and zipped it shut.
It took about an hour of this work to gather fifteen scorpions of various sizes.
She strapped the bag of scorpions onto the right side of her bike. The bag of rattlesnakes was strapped to the left.
Mounted again, she put on her helmet and gloves, kicked the engine to life and turned in a wide U back toward the city of killers.
Deadly "Akiko" retires from killing to restore a Zen temple on a remote island off Japan. But violent people won't let her alone.
THE LONELINESS OF THE BLUE-EYED ASSASSIN (originally titled AKIKO'S FURY) is the first in a planned series of crime thrillers dealing with the life of a half-Japanese half-American young woman who also happens to be a highly paid assassin code-named Akiko.
Born in Okinawa to a heroin-addicted American ex-Marine and a Japanese bar girl, the blue-eyed, black-haired Molly Vance grew up in San Francisco until age nine, when her father died mysteriously. She was then brought to Tokyo and raised by her father's friend, a yakuza gangster.
As a teenager, she was trained in martial arts by the head of an ancient cult of tattooed female assassins called the Habu Kurage, or Medusas. Following her adopted father's death in a yakuza war, Molly went on a bloody rampage, destroying the entire rival yakuza clan.
Still later, after more intensive training by the head of the Medusas, she began working worldwide for a shadowy group known only as the Organization, and quickly gained renown as the deadliest woman alive.
But, after glimpsing an underlying pattern and suddenly realizing the Organization's motives behind the "hits" she is assigned, Akiko risks it all to help one of her targets escape.
She then disappears from view, going to live in an abandoned mountain temple on a remote island off the coast of Japan.
Both the Organization and the Medusas are now determined to find Akiko — and kill her. Even worse, they have found a way to get to Molly through people in her past. To save their lives and her own, she must unleash all her fury.
In this novel Molly Vance, living under a false name, is busy restoring the ruined Zen temple as a way of purging her dark karma. At the same time she is falling in love with the remote island's only policeman, a young man named Jiro Takagi, whom she begins to train in the sword.
One day she gets a letter from her adopted father's former mistress. The woman's teenaged daughter was kidnapped by Chinese gangsters on a trip to San Francisco and is being forced to work as a prostitute in a sleazy massage parlor.
Akiko travels to San Francisco to get the girl back and soon finds herself fighting for her life against a hired kung fu master. Though Akiko survives almost unscathed, retrieves the girl and returns to her island, the head of the Medusas has now gotten word of her whereabouts, and sends assassins.
After Takagi is badly hurt trying to save her life, Akiko realizes that she cannot run away any longer — that she must face her former teacher in a combat to the death.
"Akiko" is like a female Jason Bourne, James Bond, or Nicolai Hel (the reluctant assassin hero of Trevanian's SHIBUMI). Each novel in the series is fast paced, cleanly written, and structured as cleanly as a Simenon mystery or an Ian Fleming Bond novel.
Though Akiko is the central character we get immersed in many other characters, places and situations, so each novel has its own mood and "feel," and stands on its own.
This opening novel gives us Akiko's painful backstory, shows her fighting like a fury to save her friends, and at the end launches her on a completely unexpected path.
A damaged but appealing protagonist whom I hope everybody will want to cheer on as she fights impossible odds using only her finely honed skills and wits, plenty of sharp martial arts action reminiscent of samurai and yakuza movies (including Tarantino's KILL BILL 1 and 2 and just about anything by Takashi Mike), exotic settings, and strong, evocative, sensual writing. That's about it.
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On behalf of several petrochemical companies he has handled multiplaintiff toxic tort cases in various jurisdictions. These cases have involved both personal injury and property damage claims as a result of alleged chemical exposure. He has argued cases in the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Jarvis, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, graduated from The University of Tennessee in 1976, with a B.A. in history. He obtained his J.D. from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 1979. Mr. Jarvis is licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Jarvis is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the Knoxville Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and also a member of the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association. He has served as the chairman of the Fee Dispute Committee of the Knoxville Bar Association and was awarded the President's Award in 1997 for his service to the Bar. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. He served as the corporate chair for the 2016 and 2017 Knoxville area JDRF campaign. He is serving as the Fund A Cure Chair for the 2017 Knoxville area JDRF campaign.
Over the last several years, Mr. Jarvis has spoken at seminars on the topics of toxic torts, trial practice, the use of genomics in the courtroom, and ethics. He has spoken at the Texas Wesleyan School of Law, the Rutgers University S. I. Newhouse Center for Law and Justice, and Duncan School of Law, Lincoln Memorial University.
Genetics and Genomics: Making the Invisible Visible – Toxic Torts and Environmental Law. Coauthor. DRI – For the Defense, April 2015.
Using Gene Expression as a Pathway to Victory in Toxic Tort Litigation. HarrisMartin's LitigationWatch: Benzene, January 2014.
The Importance of Witness Preparation: Why Time Devoted to Preparing a Witness is Well Worth It. Woolf Prints (Spring 2009) (p. 1).
Trace Benzene Cases in the Real World: Is a Trace Benzene Case Really a Benzene Case? HarrisMartin's Litigation Watch: Benzene, June 2005.
Mechanism or Causation? The New Battle Over Benzene Metabolites. HarrisMartin's Litigation Watch: Benzene, May 2006.
Co-Author, GAME CHANGER – Making the Invisible Visible, Genetics and Genomics, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Compendium, DRI 2017.
Speaking Engagements
Co-Chair of HarrisMartin's DNA and Molecular Evidence in Toxic Torts Conference: The Time of Genomics Is Here. Charleston, SC, May 1, 2015.
Toxic Tort Litigation Update: Bolstering Defense Strategy by Learning from the Docket. Presented by Howard E. Jarvis, Member, Woolf McClane (Knoxville, TN), Tynan Buthod, Partner, Baker Botts LLP (Houston, TX), and Tara Kelly, Counsel, BP America (Houston, TX) at the ACIs 6th National Forum on Chemical Products Liability and Environmental Litigation, New Orleans, LA, April 21-23, 2015.
Witness Testimony and Reports and Keeping Evidence Out (Pre and Post Trial). Presented at the "Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit" Seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute, October 30, 2014.
Case Study: Using the Developing Science of Genomics to Efficiently Disprove Causation Theories: The Latest on N.O.R.M. Cases in Louisiana. Presented by Howard E. Jarvis and Eugene J. Brown, Jr., at the ACI 5th Chemical Liability & Environmental Litigation Forum, Chicago, IL, April 28-29, 2014.
Daubert Issues Pertaining to Genomics. Co-host and presenter at the "DNA and Molecular Evidence in Toxic Torts" Conference, Charleston, SC, March 27, 2014.
Quelling Plaintiffs' Causation Agreements: Strengthening Defense Tactics by Using Experts and Advancements in Science Effectively and Convincing Courts to Apply the Cause In Fact Standard. Presented by Howard E. Jarvis, Thomas D. Allen, José A. Hernández Mayoral and N. Kathleen Strickland at the ACI Chemical Products Liability and Environmental Litigation Forum, Chicago, IL, April 28-29, 2010.

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At Ladera Ranch Dentistry, we love seeing our patients smile. We were so excited when one of our own teen patients, Nicole Montague, came up to us with a brilliant idea! Nicole has been creating comics as one of her hobbies since she was a pre-teen. She loves to draw and come up with witty dialogue herself.
The Home School Network, which Nicole is a part of, has been enjoying reading her comics for years. So when she asked us if she could draw comics for our dental office geared towards our kids and teens, we were more than willing to accept her offer! What better way to get our patients to smile!


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Fancy making a radio play set in the forties? All sound effects and script supplied, CD recording for each group. Either read out a prepared script or write and create out your own!
This idea formed at Marshfield Primary school and it was great fun!
CADW have been excavating again at Tinkinswood and I was lucky enough to take part! It was an extremely exciting and enlightening experience. At the end of March I shall be working with Dr. Ffion Reynolds in local schools to produce a performance ritual inspired by what we know about the site's Neolithic past.
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Here are a couple of links to educational resources I have co-authored.
A great website for teaching music. It has loads of recordings of music of all different genres. Lots of help for students to understand different types of music and some handy hints for composing activities as well!
Music education and Welsh legends combined! This resource includes lots of good starters for philosophical discussions linked to these traditional tales.
Yet another fantastic place that I work in is the Wales Millennium Centre. Whilst working there in December I made a typo while copying out the words to the song from Oliver, Consider Yourself. This mistake was to prove to be inspiration for a new version of the song that I made up for fun. Here it is:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgHi8lKdmow
Steff Adams has released his new album! The song writing is sublime and the musicianship is beautiful. Get it here: http://www.steffadams.net/
Croeso/Welcome to my blog! Cerddora is a Welsh word that means "make music". It could also mean "make poetry" because Cerdd can mean music or poetry. In the Welsh language the link between poetry and music is therefore made obvious. This is perhaps not because poetry is a hybrid of language and music, but because it harks back to a time when we communicated using sounds that were musical. Neuroscience tells us that our brains are wired specifically for music. I believe we are all born composers, artists and storytellers, and that creativity is more than a past time, it is a need.


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Serves 2 to 4
Turmeric and lemon suffuse this rice dish with brilliant color and delicate flavor.
• 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
• 2 cups homemade chicken stock or water
1. Grate the rind and squeeze the juice of the lemon. Over low heat, melt the butter or oil in a skillet or broad saucepan.
2. Stir in the rice and turmeric and sauté until the rice grains appear transparent around the edges. Add the stock or water, lemon rind, and juice, and cover the pan. Over high heat, bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and steam the rice 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
3. Serve immediately, using a fork to lift the rice from the pan.
Cornelia Carlson's obsession with herbs and spices began in the mint-scented tangle of an abandoned herb garden behind her childhood home. In the decades since, she has planted extensive herb gardens in the Snow Belt, coastal California, and the southwestern desert. Currently living in Tucson, Arizona, Cornelia has a bachelor's degree in food research and master's and doctoral degrees in biochemistry. She's now at work on a cookbook.
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I wasn't really a diecast model car collector, but ever since I bought those Porsche Boxster models, I started to buy more 1:18 scale model cars. So here's some of the new additions.
First let me start with something old. This is a 1936 Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster diecast replica made by Bburago. I like these old cars because I like the smooth curved designs these car has. These days most of the cars are very angular and very mechanical, while in the old days cards are much more organic with smooth curves.
I find that modern cars, partly because of all the engineering (wind tunnel and whatnot) and partly because of the need to reduce cost to produce cars, rarely uses any really rounded or curved components. And I really love these curved components like these arched wheel fenders that's found in these Mercedes from the 30s. I think they make the car look sexy. And I love these large rounded head lamps, I find too many new cars like those narrow head lamps. I on the other hand love big, rounded head lamps.
Okay so that's the something old part. Now for something terrible part. I have played with other Bburago model cars before and I always thought while they are not great quality they are okay for model cars. What I didn't realize is that Bburago has two 1:18 scale collections. The ones I have seen before are from their "Diamond Collection". While this Mercedes 500K is from their "Gold Collection". And it seems these Gold Collection cars are simply much worst than those in the Diamond Collection.
For starter, despite being labeled as die-cast model cars, this one actually uses very little metal. Most of the car, including the fender, are made of plastics. Now I don't have anything against plastics in model cars, just that these plastic parts are badly manufactured. You can see how rough the plastic parts are, some places you can see injection molding tabs, and moving parts are not well fitted. The paint job on them is horrible too, you can see brush strokes on the chrome parts.
Well at least I was able to lift the engine bay cover and swing the door open without destroying the model.
Now for the backseats which is normally hidden behind a door behind the front seats and can be accesses by flipping that door open. The parts for this area of this model doesn't fit well at all. It is extremely hard to open the door requiring me to nearly pry it open with something. And after I opened it, it won't close property without using a lot of force to stuff it back into the open that seems to be not sized correctly or aligned correctly. I opened the rear seat doors just this once just to take this photo below.
More horrible parts, the windshield's edge is not sanded and so you can see the rough cuts on the edge. And even from this far, you can tell how bad the instrument panel looks. Not realistic at all. Now I do love this car, Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster, but Bburago seriously failed to deliver it to my fantasy garage.
Now for something new – this car below is the Koenigsegg CCX. This one is made by AUTOart. I admires Koenigsegg as a company because this little Swedish automotive company started in 1994; with no prior racing pedigree; took a single man – Christian von Koenigsegg's dream; with the passion of their small team to design and make one of the best supercars in the world; and took at little as 8 years to released their first supercar – Koenigsegg CC8S in 2002. Now that is one amazing feat that I don't see from other supercar makers.
The AUTOart's box really couldn't have been more plain. There's no image on the box, just the Koenigsegg logo and the car model name. Inside the box, it includes a little booklet on Koenigsegg. This Koenigsegg model CCX or "Competition Coupé X" was released in 2006 just 4 years after Koenigsegg's first car CC8S was released. Unlike many other supercar / hypercar maker, that will source engine from one manufacturer and suspension components from another manufacturer, Koenigsegg designed just about all the parts of their car, engine included.
It also includes this numbered certificate of authenticity.
The plain box actually a blessing in disguise. Because what' inside is truly a piece of art. The heavy weight of the car indicated how much the car is made of die-cast metal rather than plastics. The parts are all well fitted. Opening and closing something takes nearly no effort. The paint job is superb. It even included a microfiber cloth to clean off those finger prints that you might left on the smooth paint surface. Now this is something wonderful.
The front of the car opens just like the real car with metal struts "lifting" the hood. And just like in the real car, the car's targa roof can be stored right in a compartment in the front trunk.
Here's the CCX with its targa top installed. And yes unlike the Bburago car, the parts here all fitted well.
Here's a view from the rear of the CCX.
The engine bay cover also "lifts" open with metal struts showing you a very detailed engine bay.
If you look at the full size picture, you can see even the carbon fiber weaves is replicated.
And of course the Koenigsegg's signature dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors that rotates forward and moves outwards is also replicated accurately.
And this cockpit is very well made. Weaves of carbon fiber, gauge clusters and the center console. It even has the seat belt nicely reproduced.
Interestingly, this car being an open top model, can fit my nendoroids in there just fine. So the Kuroshitsuji Sebastian Michaelis and his master Ciel Phantomhive decided to drop in for a test drive. Unfortunately Sebastian can't seem to fit his afternoon tea set in the trunk and that really made Ciel angry…


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This week I saw fall pumpkins as decorative accents at the local drugstore. Please, August, linger as long as you can. Make autumn's September and October wait their turn. School is back in session with kids sporting new clothes and backpacks. Some learning may take place before Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas vie for their attention. Indeed the calendar pages have flown faster this year than ever before or so it seems. Amazing how little ones will start kindergarten and in record time be high school seniors.
I have been puttering around the house and switching around objects. Such relaxing therapy for this
hoarder collector.
There you have it... this week's three therapies that have helped me: decorating, treasure hunting, and making art.
Hope you have a relaxing weekend. I plan to read, write in my journal, attend my husband's class reunion, enjoy Homecoming at our church, and just be happy that it's August.


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text: Air Conditioner Replacement: what to do when your air conditioner stops working Posted May 28, 2015 Living in coolness in the summer can be taken for granted, particularly until you feel a taste of anxiety with an air conditioner breakdown. It can occur at the worst moments; you're eating lunch and unexpectedly recognize how warm your kitchen feels or you can't fall asleep at night because you are so warm bound in your covers. Think you're feeling this discomfort? It might be an occasion for an air conditioner replacement. More often than not, it isn't the thermostat's mistake; the settings can be working appropriately, but it still states that the temperature is beyond 80 degrees. It's most often caused by an ancient or faulty air conditioner that requires a call to the experts to find out what's wrong. There are many reasons why air conditioners break down, especially considering the weather in Carlsbad. Here are a few things that you can search for before you call Banister's Heating & Air Conditioning Services if you think your air conditioner has quit working: Broken outdoor fan motor: There is a fan motor on your external air conditioning system that helps move the heat from your home to the outdoors. If you scrutinize your system and find that the fan isn't working, it means that the heat relocation isn't transpiring, causing the warm air to remain in your home. This problem can also initiate overheating of the compressor and other potential internal destruction to your system. Dirty filters: It's one of the most familiar problems that Banister's Heating & Air Conditioning Services sees. These filthy filters in your air conditioner lower appropriate airflow, affecting the air quality in your home, which is really problematic when allergy season comes around. Dirty air filters can also decrease the efficiency in your home and raise your monthly energy costs. Blocked air flow: Always check for an obstruction or obstruction in your return-air or supply-air grille. This can set off your air conditioner to waste efficiency and slow down. TIP: Make sure the grilles aren't hidden by furniture or other home items, as well. Outside obstructions: Correct air flow could be also deterred from exterior barriers around your system, such as shrubbery, trees, lawn chairs, etc. When the air flow is hindered, it can affect it's cooling capabilities. Make sure that your system is free from obstacles and is cleaned frequently to reduce the possibility of air conditioner replacement. Once you've completed these four system checks and your air conditioner still isn't working, here are a list of questions and additional checks that you should check and answer to get your system up and running again. (Only move on to the next question if the system doesn't switch on after doing the step before it): Is your thermostat temperature fixed below the indoor temperature? Is your system switch in the COOL setting? Is the outdoor unit power supply switch ON? Is the furnace/air handler power supply ON? Is your house fuse box/breaker box whole or has it blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? If none of these things alter your system function, call Banister's Heating & Air Conditioning Services at 575-446-3948. Don't let an air conditioner malfunction or replacement keep you restless at night. If you follow these steps and keep your system under regular maintenance, you should have you air conditioner running again in no time. Our team at Banister's Heating & Air Conditioning Services in Carlsbad is always here to be of service – give us a call at 575-446-3948. Back To Blog


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Lukasz Perek - piano, trombone
Jakub Olejnik - bass
Przemek Jarosz - drums
Maciej Sikala - saxophone
By Adam Baruch
Polish pianist / composer Wladyslaw Szpilman was one of the great icons of the country's musical scene for many decades. He achieved popularity already as a very young and exceptional pianist in the 1930s. During the Nazi occupation of
Poland during WW II Szpilman, who was a Jew, was hiding in and managed to survive the Holocaust, helped by his Polish friends and even a German officer, who was a music connoisseur. Szpilman's WW II fortunes were the subject of his memoirs and after his death in 2000 it was the subject of Roman Polanski's movie "The Pianist", which won three Oscars and worldwide acceptance as a cinematic masterpiece. Warsaw
The lesser know facts about Szpilman, certainly outside of Poland, are his numerous activities in post-war years as the director of Music Department of the Polish Radio, creator of the Sopot Song Contest, which runs now consecutively for over fifty years, composer of many Classical works, concert pianist touring worldwide and additionally also author of hundreds of songs, many of which were extremely popular and eventually became evergreens.
This album by Polish Jazz vocalist Kasia Stankowska takes twelve of Szpilman's popular songs and presents them in Jazzed up versions. She is supported by a trio with pianist Lukasz Perek, who is also responsible for the arrangements, bassist Jakub Olejnik and drummer Przemyslaw Jarosz. Saxophonist Maciej Sikala is the guest star and contributes some spectacular solos on several of the songs.
Stankowska has a worm and expressive voice, which suits these songs ideally. The piano trio accompanying her does a perfect job, creating a nostalgic atmosphere of a smoky cabaret set sometime in the late 1950s / early 1960s, which I still recall from my childhood, when I was often smuggled under heavy long coat into these sinful establishments, getting my first-hand Jazz experiences. The piano parts are brilliantly arranged and perfectly executed and the rhythm section keeps the music steady and firm, with delicate dynamics and intelligent accents, always at the right moments. Sikala adds great ornamentation, breaking the nostalgic and relaxed mood with his delicate yet forceful solos, which shine like white pearls on a black dress. Szpilman's status allowed him to select superb lyrics to his songs, written by famous Polish poets and lyricist, that are classy, coherent and elegant, and Stankowska makes the best of that asset, which deserves a special mention.
All in all this is a most pleasant and rewarding musical experience, a classic example of "less is more". Keeping a low profile and avoiding excessive experimentation proves exactly right in this case. Beautifully simple, but not simplistic, beautifully melodic, but nor trivial, beautifully lyrical, but not banal…just beautiful. Diana Krall, eat you hat!


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NASA has squashed "wild" speculation among conspiracy theorists who fear a huge asteroid will smash into Earth next month.
They claim a massive space rock will hit Puerto Rico some time between September 15 and 28 causing mass devastation.
This "enormous dinosaur-killer" of an asteroid will send a 300 ft tsunami rushing across the Atlantic, devastating much of the UK as well as Spain, Holland and most of the eastern seaboard of America.
Some 30 million people will die more or less immediately, whilst a further 40 million will perish as civil disorder sweeps the globe and society descends into anarchy.
Luckily, the scary speculation has been halted by NASA, who claim it is based on "unsubstantiated" rumours.
"There is no scientific basis - not one shred of evidence - that an asteroid or any other celestial object will impact Earth on those dates," said Paul Chodas, manager of NASA's Near-Earth Object office, which keeps an eye on potentially dangerous space rocks.
"If there were any object large enough to do that type of destruction in September, we would have seen something of it by now."
He claimed there was a 0.01% chance of a big-hitting asteroid smashing into earth in the next 100 years.
At least we are now able to rest in the knowledge that we can enjoy stargazing without this major threat - and there's no better place to do that than in Scotland.
Thanks to the high quality Scottish skies, you can view the stars and beautiful sights like the Northern Lights all year round.
The Galloway Forest Park is the first Dark Sky Park in the UK and is only one of three in Europe.
The site was named one of the best places in the world to see the stars at night, only missing out on the top spot to Flagstaff in Arizona, USA, in a poll conducted by top American travel firm Shermans.
More than 7,000 stars and planets are visible with the naked eye from the park.
Remote parts of Scotland have low light pollution, which means you will certainly be able to find a few places that are perfect for viewing the night sky.
So if you don't own a telescope, there's no problem. Experts say it's best to start with a full view of the night sky.
Scotland's national parks offer stunning views, though darkest in winter, are still spectacular on warmer nights.
The nation is also the perfect location to take in the stunning aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.
The spectacular light show can often be seen in Caithness in the north of Scotland and has topped a bucket list of things Scots would like to see or do before they die.
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"Bethany Beach, DE" Two Story Beach Home 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths & 2-Car Garage Absolute Auction Above $348,000
Listing Details
To the Highest Bidder Above $348,000
"Bethany Preserve"
An NV Homes Community
Adjoining Fresh Pond State Park
4 Bedroom 2½ Bath
Two-Car Garage, Pond View, Upgrades
- Fully Furnished & Ready for Immediate Occupancy -
Originally Purchased for
Sale On Premises
From Coastal Highway (Route 1) in North Bethany, follow
Fred Hudson Road west to Cedar Neck Road north to
Hickman Road east to Fresh Pond Drive
Sussex County, Delaware 19930
NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, no express or implied warranty is made or may be inferred from any such representation.
Bethany Preserve is a quiet enclave of just 36 homes, located in Ocean View, west of Coastal Highway (Route 1) and north of Garfield Parkway (Route 26) The neighborhood is a short bike ride to Bethany Beach (about one mile). Located adjacent to Fresh Pond State Park, a well-known nature preserve with hiking, biking and equestrian trails, the neighborhood is less than five minutes drive to tax-free shopping, restaurants and attractions, including the Bethany Beach boardwalk. A Gourmet Giant grocery store is nearby on Route 26 and a Harris Teeter grocery store is under construction. Bethany Preserve is located within 2.5 hours of Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia, and about 4 hours from New York. Rehoboth Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Assateague Island National Seashore and numerous recreational opportunities are nearby. The community features a clubhouse and outdoor pool.
School District - Indian River
Fire District - Millville
Directions: From Coastal Highway (Route 1) in North Bethany, follow Fred Hudson Road west to Cedar Neck Road north to Hickman Road east to Fresh Pond Drive.
For directions from your location, visit: maps.live.com
Rectangular lot - 89' x 124', more or less
The property is adjacent to a pond and has unobstructed views of Fresh Pond State Park in the rear.
Oversized paver driveway
Decorative mailbox
Bethany Preserve Site Plan: (artist's rendering)
LOCATION SURVEY (pdf)
Two story contemporary beach home, constructed in 2006. Known as "The Abernathy" model, the home contains approximately 2,722 square feet and contains many upgrades. The home is completely furnished, including artwork.
FLOOR PLANS - ABERNATHY MODEL (pdf)
Two-car attached garage with electric opener, exterior exit and storage
No maintenance exterior - vinyl siding, vinyl-clad double glazed windows, insulated exterior doors, composition shingle roof, aluminum rain gutters, decorative metal-clad roof trim, decorative front door
First Floor - hardwood floors throughout
Two Story Foyer - coat closet, crown moldings
Family Room - gas fireplace and berber carpeting
Formal Dining Room - walk-through butler's pantry to kitchen
Kitchen - 42" maple cabinets, GE Profile appliances, island breakfast bar and sink, and dishwasher, double range/oven, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, microwave oven, hardwood floor, laundry closet with utility tub
Breakfast Area
Living Room - crown molding
Powder Room
Second Floor - carpeting
Master Bedroom Suite - vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, ceramic bath with 2 - cultured marble top vanities, oversized shower with glass door, soaking tub, toilet closet
3 Additional Bedrooms
Full Hall Bath
Linen closet
Scuttle Attic with access
Dual-Zone heating and air conditioning - first floor has heat pump with gas fired backup and central air conditioning; second floor has separate heat pump and central air conditioning
Gas, 50-gallon water heater
2007 annual real estate taxes were approximately $1,337.52.
HOA fee of approximately $1,440 per year includes all recreational amenities and trash pickup.
In fee simple. The home is sold free and clear of all liens.
One hour prior to sale. Contact the Auctioneers for prior inspection by appointment - 410-752-8440 or email@example.com.
A $25,000 deposit, payable by certified check or cashier's check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by 12 noon on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Auctioneer's office. Balance to be paid in cash within 45 days. If payment of the balance does not take place within the specified time, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. Interest to be charged on the unpaid purchase money, at the rate of 12% per annum, from date of sale to date of settlement. All adjustments, including taxes, homeowners association fees, all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, and sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. The property will be sold in "AS IS" condition, and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any, and subject to the Declaration, Bylaws and regulations of The Bethany Preserve homeowners association. Purchaser agrees to waive any right of rescission under Delaware law and assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. If the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit this sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Seller or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes and all costs incidental to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Time is of the essence. Sellers shall provide a current copy of any Restrictive Covenants to the purchaser. Buyers agree to be bound by the restrictions and waive any rights of rescission. Buyers understand that their property will be subject to assessments by the Property Owner's Association which will be established pursuant to the restrictions and the Association will have the responsibility to maintain all common areas in the development. Buyers understand that they will be required to be members of the Association. Buyer and Seller agree and understand that the Restrictions and/or Covenants may not include all language and/or updates.
NO BUYER'S PREMIUM - or any additional buyer's fee!
Broker participation is invited.


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NIZAR, Maulvi and NUGRAHENI, Rini (2011) ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN (Studi Pada PT. Pos Indonesia Cabang Kudus). Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Diponegoro.
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of organizational culture and leadership on job satisfaction among a purposive sample of 57 employees of PT. Pos Indonesia Kudus. The primary data was obtained from questionnaires, while the secondary data were obtained by literatures and websites. Method data analysis used are multiple liniear regression analysis, using SPSS program. Results of hypothesis testing, shows that the variables : organizational culture positively on job satisfaction affect. While the Leadership, also has positive influence on job satisfaction. The result of the small value of the coefficient of determination indicates that the ability of independent variables (organizational culture and leadership) in explaining the dependent variable (job satisfaction) is very limited.
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Five to 10 per cent of people will suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives.
The Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder provide information about the most effective treatments for PTSD. They are the first national Guidelines that provide guidance on the treatment of children and teenagers who experience PTSD.
The Guidelines aim to support high quality treatment of people with PTSD by providing a framework of best practice around which to structure treatment. While there has been growing consensus about the treatment of acute stress disorder and PTSD in recent years, approaches are varied and there is still a gap between evidence-based practice and routine clinical care.
Approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Guidelines were developed by Phoenix Australia (formerly Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health) and a team of Australia's leading trauma experts, in collaboration with representatives of the professional associations for psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, school counsellors, and service users. Recommendations were based on best practice evidence found through a systematic review of the Australian and international trauma literature.
Guidelines resources
You can download the following PDF resources to suit your different needs at no charge
Printed copies of these publications (except the Appendices to the Guidelines) can be ordered from the Bookshop.
- The full Guidelines
- The complete appendices to the full Guidelines
- Guidelines Summary – incorporating a brief overview of ASD and PTSD and a full summary of the recommendations
- A Practitioner Guide to Treatment – a handy desktop guide for practitioners working with children & adolescents
Handouts of the Specific Populations and Trauma Types chapters in the Guidelines
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and PTSD
- Emergency services personnel and PTSD
- Military and ex-military personnel and PTSD
- Motor vehicle accident and other traumatic injury survivors
- Natural disasters and trauma reactions
- PTSD in older people
- Refugees, asylum seekers and PTSD
- Sexual assault and PTSD
- Terrorism and trauma reactions
- Victims of crime and PTSD
Resources for people affected by trauma
Download the following resources from the Fact Sheets and Booklets page, or order printed copies from the Bookshop.
- Recovery after Trauma – A Guide for People with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Joel and the Storm – A story for children who have experienced trauma
- What the? – A Guide for teenagers who have experienced trauma
- Helping my Children after Trauma – A Guide for Parents
For practitioners: screening, assessment and best practice treatments for PTSD
The Guidelines have been formulated with the assumption that treatment will be provided by qualified professionals who are skilled in the relevant psychosocial and medical interventions, as assessed against the prevailing professional standards. The Guidelines do not substitute for the knowledge and skill of competent individual practitioners. They should not be regarded as an inflexible prescription for the content or delivery of treatment, but interpreted and implemented in the context of good clinical judgement. They should not limit treatment innovation and development that is based upon scientific evidence, expert consensus, practitioner judgment of the needs of the person, and the person's preferences. Practitioners should use their experience and expertise in applying these Guidelines in routine clinical practice and all clinical interventions should be provided with compassion and sensitivity. Whenever possible, decisions about treatment should be made collaboratively with the individual, their family, carers, and other professionals involved in their care.
Watch these two vodcasts in which trauma experts discuss "Best practice interventions for treating adults and children" and "The role of medication in helping people recover from PTSD"
In this vodcast, experts in early intervention and PTSD treatment discuss the recommendations for supporting people in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event and for treating PTSD. The discussion focusses on research on what best promotes recovery following a traumatic incident, evidence-based psychological interventions for treating PTSD in both children and adults, and the role of psychosocial rehabilitation in treatment.
In this vodcast, experts in the treatment of PTSD present recommendations for using medication in the treatment of PTSD for both adults and children.
Trauma exposure
Exposure to a potentially traumatic event (PTE) is a common experience, with up to three quarters of the population likely to experience at least one during their lifetime. PTEs involve exposure to an event involving threat, actual or perceived, to the life or physical safety of the individual, their loved ones or those around them. They can be experienced on a single occasion or repeatedly.
A degree of psychological distress is very common in the early aftermath of traumatic exposure and can be considered a part of the normal response. When the individual's psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic event persists, and is severe enough to interfere with important areas of psychosocial functioning, it can no longer be considered a normal response to traumatic exposure. The possibility of a posttraumatic mental health disorder such as PTSD should be considered.
For adults, adolescents, and children older than six, trauma exposure may occur through:
- Directly experiencing the event
- Witnessing the event as it occurred to others
- Learning that the event occurred to a close family member or close friend
- Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the event
For children aged six years and younger, trauma exposure may occur through:
- Directly experiencing the event
- Witnessing the event as it occurred to others, especially primary caregivers
- Learning that the event occurred to a parent or caregiver
PTSD diagnosis
Adults, adolescents, and children older than six
A diagnosis of PTSD requires a number of criteria to be met:
- Presence of one or more intrusive symptoms – intrusive memories of the event; recurrent distressing dreams related to the event; dissociative reactions (e.g., flashbacks); psychological distress or physiological reactions to reminders of the event.
- Persistent avoidance of either internal (memories, thoughts, or feelings) or external (people, places, conversations, activities) reminders of the event.
- Presence of two or more symptoms of negative alterations in mood and cognitions – inability to remember an important part of the event; negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world; distorted beliefs about the cause or consequences of the event; persistent negative emotional state; diminished interest in activities; feelings of detachment from others; inability to experience positive emotions.
- Presence of two or more arousal symptoms – irritable, angry, or aggressive behaviour; reckless or self-destructive behaviour; hypervigilance; exaggerated startle response; concentration problems; sleep disturbance.
These symptoms must be present for at least one month following trauma exposure.
Children aged six years and younger
In addition to trauma exposure, the following criteria must be met for at least one month for a diagnosis of PTSD:
- Presence of one or more intrusive symptoms –intrusive memories of the event (may be expressed as play re-enactment); distressing dreams; dissociative reactions (may be expressed as play re-enactment); psychological distress or physiological reactions to reminders of the event.
- Presence of one or more symptoms of avoidance or negative alterations in cognition – avoidance of activities, places or physical reminders of the event; avoidance of people, conversations, or interpersonal situations that arouse recollections of the event; increased frequency of negative emotions; diminished interest in activities, including constriction of play; socially withdrawn behaviour; reduction in expression of positive emotions.
- Presence of two or more arousal symptoms – irritable, angry, or aggressive behaviour (including extreme temper tantrums); hypervigilance; exaggerated startle response; concentration problems; sleep disturbance
It is estimated that between 5 and 10 percent of the general population will develop PTSD at some point in their lives. In those who have experienced trauma, the rate of PTSD differs according to the type of trauma experienced. As a general rule, higher rates of PTSD (up to 50%) are seen in survivors of intentional acts of violence or prolonged/repeated events than in survivors of non-intentional trauma such as natural disasters or accidents (around 10%).
Among children and adolescents, lifetime estimates of PTSD in the general population range from 1 to 6 percent. As with adults, the prevalence of PTSD among those exposed to trauma depends on the type of trauma experienced. Overall, approximately one third of trauma-exposed children and adolescents can be expected to develop PTSD.
Screening and assessment
People with ASD or PTSD will not necessarily express concern about a traumatic experience to their doctor or mental health professional in the first instance. They may present with any of a range of problems including mood disorders, anger, relationship problems, poor sleep, sexual dysfunction, or physical health complaints such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, rheumatic pains, and skin disorders. In seeking to understand the origins of presenting problems, the practitioner should routinely enquire about any stressful or traumatic experiences, recently or in the past. If a traumatic experience is suspected, the practitioner may utilise a traumatic events checklist. If the person endorses any events on the checklist, then it is recommended that a brief PTSD screening tool be administered – Click here for a brief primary care screening tool to screen for PTSD.
Assessment should include a trauma history covering prior traumatic experiences as well as the 'index' traumatic event, the presence and course of posttraumatic symptoms, prior mental health problems, as well as broader quality of life indicators such as marital or family situation, and occupational, legal and financial status.
Comorbidity is common in PTSD: 86% of men and 77% of women with PTSD are likely to have another disorder such as depression, substance misuse or anxiety. Thus, assessment should go beyond PTSD, covering the broad range of potential mental health problems and their implications for treatment.
Children and adolescents
Clinicians should routinely ask children about exposure to commonly experienced traumatic events, even if trauma is not the reason for referral. If such exposure is endorsed, the child should be screened for the presence of PTSD symptoms.
Clinicians should gather information from both the parent and child, even if the child is preschool-aged. For very young children, assessment should include evaluation of behaviour in the context of developmental stage and attachment status.
In children of all ages, PTSD is commonly comorbid with other disorders, including behavioural and attentional problems, anxiety disorders, and affective disorders. In adolescents, suicidal ideation and substance dependence may also be present. Thus, assessment should go beyond PTSD to examine the child or adolescent's mental health more broadly.
Generally speaking, although many of the clinical interviews require training and are quite time-intensive, a structured interview is regarded as a better assessment measure for diagnostic purposes than a questionnaire. Questionnaires, on the other hand, can be very useful for repeated assessments when monitoring treatment progress over time.
Early interventions
In the early aftermath of a traumatic event, routine psychological debriefing is not recommended. The best approach to helping people following a potentially traumatic experience is to offer practical and emotional support and encourage the use of helpful coping strategies and social supports. The goal here is to enhance the person's natural resilience and coping ability in the face of trauma.
A stepped care model may be helpful, which recognises that not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop a diagnosable disorder. Many will experience only subthreshold symptoms and others will not experience significant symptomatology at all. Therefore, stepped care aims to ensure that people receive care according to their need. The approach involves ongoing monitoring of people who are more distressed and/or at heightened risk of poor psychological adjustment, with increasingly intensive interventions delivered as indicated.
Psychological interventions for adults with PTSD
- Adults with PTSD should be offered trauma-focussed psychological interventions (trauma-focussed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)).
Trauma-focussed cognitive behavioural therapy
TF-CBT is a short-term, structured psychological intervention that aims to address the emotional, cognitive and behavioural sequelae of exposure to traumatic events. Although it often includes additional interventions such as psychoeducation and symptom management strategies (notably arousal reduction), the two core interventions are:
- Exposure therapy – which involves confronting the memory of traumatic experiences in a controlled and safe environment (imaginal exposure), as well as confronting trauma-related avoided situations and activities through in vivo exposure
- Cognitive therapy – which helps the individual to identify, challenge and modify any biased or distorted thoughts and memories of their traumatic experience, as well as any subsequent maladaptive or unhelpful beliefs about themselves and the world that they may have developed
Cognitive processing therapy
CPT is a form of cognitive therapy developed specifically for the treatment of PTSD. It helps the person to identify unhelpful thoughts and beliefs ('stuck points'), challenge them, and replace them with rational alternatives in an adaptation of standard cognitive therapy approaches. It has a smaller exposure component than traditional exposure therapy (restricted to writing an account of the experience) and is therefore potentially more acceptable to patients or practitioners seeking alternatives to purely exposure-focussed treatments.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing
EMDR is based on the assumption that, during a traumatic event, overwhelming emotions or dissociative processes may interfere with information processing. This leads to the experience being stored in an 'unprocessed' way, disconnected from existing memory networks. In EMDR the person is asked to focus on trauma-related imagery, negative thoughts, emotions, and body sensations while simultaneously moving their eyes back and forth following the movement of the therapist's fingers across their field of vision for 20–30 seconds or more. This process may be repeated many times. Over time, EMDR has increasingly included more treatment components that are comparable with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions including cognitive interweaving (analogous to cognitive therapy), imaginal templating (rehearsal of mastery or coping responses to anticipated stressors), and standard in vivo exposure.
Pharmacological interventions for adults with PTSD
- Medication should not be used as a routine first line treatment in preference to trauma-focussed psychological therapy. Where medication is considered for the treatment of PTSD in adults, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants should be considered the first choice for practitioners.
Treating children with PTSD
- Trauma-focussed cognitive behavioural therapy is the treatment of choice for children and adolescents with PTSD. Developmentally appropriate treatment protocols are available and should be used in preference to modifying an adult treatment program.
- The effectiveness of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for PTSD in children is less well established.
- Parents and caregivers should be involved in treatment where possible.
- An integrated treatment model between education and health providers that facilitates appropriate support and referral is recommended.
- Medication should not be used routinely as either a primary or adjunct treatment for children with PTSD.


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Today, the Palm Beach County school year comes to a close. And in the spirit of the final day, let's review some of the year's highlights.
Charters: The school year started with the calculation that for the first time 1 in 10 students in the county's public schools would be attending a charter school. Nine new charters opened, while six closed. And some were supposed to open but didn't.Superintendent: Wayne Gent announced in January he was stepping down from the top spot in Palm Beach County Schools at the end of the year. Within two months he had a new job as Superintendent of St. Lucie County Schools. Two months later (April 16), in what was record speed in these parts, the school board had hired his successor: Robert Avossa. Avossa gets a hefty raise over his predecessor and starts the job next week – on a day that the district is actually closed. Testing: School board members have been ahead of their peers statewide in their opposition to the state's testing regimen.
The district held parent meetings in the fall; cut numerous district-required exams before the holidays; wrote a second letter of protest to the Governor. By spring, it was among several districts forced to pull the plug on testing when technical difficulties caused widespread problems logging on and staying on the computer-based exams. Then state legislators got involved writing a law that professed to curb testing and investigating the tests and the technical issues with them as well.
And then John Oliver weighed in with help from a Jupiter middle school student.
Schools: The district continued to pinch pennies when it came to the capital budget – delaying the replacement of several school roofs and air conditioners. It did get 110 new buses and has plans to lease-to-buy 120 more.
Students: We learned this fall that last year's graduation rate across the county is up as is the number of A-rated schools. We won't know until next school year the rate for the class of 2015. Along the way, many have achieved remarkable things.
Bianca Diaz graduated from Jupiter High despite having to travel much of the journey without parents and while guiding her little sister through elementary school. Genesis Perozo graduated too despite a repeated battle with cancer. Students competed in national robotics competitions, academic brain games, and the International Science Fair. Some even built houses – as classwork.
Teachers: The union that represents teachers started off the school year without a president – it took three elections to get one. And they worked the school year under the previous contract while a new one was negotiated.Second grade teacher Stacy Greenberg, a woman who embraces the comfort of slippers and pitched a tent for student reading in her classroom, became the county's Teacher of the Year.
A teacher ran for School Board and lost. A district wellness coordinator to schools ran for School Board and won. So did the two incumbent board members – a doctor and a retired school administrator.
And, as a silly also-ran, I'll mention that the district's communications staff stepped up its efforts to engage students in social media and got a photo of a dead squirrel in the bargain. His name was Jim, according to the student tweet. But his photo has since been removed.


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United Methodist Women of Bartlesville First Church slates meeting
United Methodist Women of Bartlesville First Church slates meeting
The United Methodist Women of Bartlesville First Church, located at 4715 Price Road, will hold a monthly general meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The featured speaker will be Tracy Doss, director of Kids First Daycare. Lunch will be served at a cost of $5. To make a reservation, call the church at 918-336-3361.
'Family Night Suppers' to resume February 12 at Oak Park United Methodist Church
Monthly "Family Night Suppers" will resume at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Oak Park United Methodist Church, located at 601 Brentwood Road. The main dish and drinks will be provided by the Gospel Sunday School class, with the remainder of the meal being covered dish or potluck. This is a family-style gathering combining a meal with fellowship. All are welcome.
For more information, call 918-336-5425.
Ministerial association to meet Wednesday
The Bartlesville Ministerial Association will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jane Phillips Medical Center in cafeteria meeting room one. Food may be purchased in the cafeteria and brought to the meeting room.
Vice President Tari Carbaugh will be in charge of the meeting. Tari will lead an interactive discussion on "What does it look like to keep watch over yourself?" based on Acts 20:28.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month from September through May. There is always time for fellowship and networking with other clergy. All area clergy are welcome.
Love In Action to host supper, gospel singing
Love In Action is hosting a gospel singing and supper event on Feb. 8 in Childers.
Supper begins at 6 p.m. at the ranch summer kitchen. Singing begins at 7 p.m. one-half mile up the road at the Twin Bridges and Love in Action building.
There is no charge for the meal and the event is open door. Valentine gift drawings will be held throughout the evening. This event is intended for everyone, not just couples. These supper/singing events are held the second Saturday of every month with a different menu, sponsored by Love in Action and open to all denominations.
Directions to the supper and singing are: From Nowata, junction 169 and 28 east, go 5 miles east on 28 to the Childers store and then 3 miles on Centralia road to the ranch. From junction 60 and 28 west, go 6 miles west on 28 to the Childers store, then 3 miles on Centralia road. The ranch summer kitchen is located on the left.
For more information, call 918-440-5683 or 918-440-7339.
Caney Orthodox Presbyterian Church invites community to weekly offerings
Caney Orthodox Presbyterian Church invites the community to its Sunday and Wednesday evening events, including Kids Quest, Sunday school, worship and prayer meetings.
Kids Quest is held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday night at Caney Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Kids Quest is for children ages 2 to 10 years; adults are welcome to attend the prayer meeting held at the same time.
Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. There are classes for children, teenagers, young adults and adults.
Morning worship service is at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Tim is leading a new sermon series on the book of Ephesians. Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m. Attendees are currently studying the book of Proverbs.
Caney Orthodox Presbyterian Church is located at 206 N. Vine Street in Caney, Kan., on the east end of Seconnd Street. For more information, call Pastor Tim at 620-306-4624.
Truth Tabernacle to hold Missionary Healing Service on Saturday
Truth Tabernacle will hold a Missionary Healing Service with the Rev. Nathan Harrod at 5 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Harrod is a missionary to Spain and has seen thousands of healings in his ministry. The community is invited to attend this special service. The church is located at 4100 NE Nebraska St.


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Cougars Fall to Oregon State in First Round of Pac-10 Tournament
March 3, 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Washington State junior Kate Benz tallied her 15th double-digit scoring effort of the season as Oregon State defeated the Cougars 77-38 in the first-round of the 2006 Pacific-10 Conference Tournament at HP Pavilion.
Benz lead WSU (8-20) with 10 points recording her fifth consecutive double-digit scoring game and bringing her career total in that category to 39. Benz, the conference leader in rebounding, also grabbed seven boards to increase her career total to 696 rebounds, fourth all-time in school history.
Oregon State (15-13) jumped out to an 8-0 lead after the WSU opened the game missing its first six field goal attempts. Amanda DuRocher ended the Cougars' drought at the 16:05 mark with a trey from the top of the arc.
WSU pulled to within five (12-7) with 11:15 remaining in the half before the Beavers completed the remainder of the half with a 22-8 run to go into the break with a 34-15 advantage.
Washington State opened the second half with senior Keisha Moore scoring on consecutive possessions to cut the Beavers' lead to 15, but that was close as the Cougars would get the rest of the way.
DuRocher would finish with nine points recording her 50th 3-point field goal of the season late in the second half. Fellow freshman Katie Appleton also notched her 50th trey of the year as the duo combined for the most freshman 3-point field goals made in a season, placing them sixth on the Cougars' all-time single-season list.
The Beavers were led by senior Anita Rivera with a career-high 27 points. Junior Kasey Nash added 16 points for OSU while senior Mandy Close tallied 14.
WSU finished the night shooting at a 20.3 percent clip (12-of-59), a Pac-10 Tournament low. Conversely, Oregon State shot nearly 50 percent from the field (27-of-55).
'When you shoot as poorly as you do, you know defense is what you have to rely on and unfortunately, the defense wasn't there tonight,' WSU Head Coach Sherri Murrell said.
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NCT 127's latest LP Regular-Irregular is almost here! The K-pop sensation, which features 10 members Johnny, Mark, Jaehyun, Yuta, Doyung, Haechan, Win Win, Taeyong, Taeil and newly added Jungwoo, dished exclusively to On Air With Ryan Seacrest what to expect from the album and more in the below interview.
The group's LP comes amid their whirlwind U.S. promo tour, where they performed first all-English song "Regular" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the first time and made their red carpet debut at the 2018 American Music Awards on Tuesday, October 9.
The hit track is featured on the LP, which also includes the original Korean version.
Learn more about the group below and stream or download Regular-Irregular when it drops October 12!
Tell us a bit about the band ...
TAEYONG: NCT 127 is a team based in Seoul, the center of K-POP, made up of members from all over the world. We're mostly known for our strong, hard-hitting sound along with our powerful stage performances.
YUTA: Our group has one goal—to make people one through our music.
How did you all meet?
ALL: We all had dreams of doing music and performing on stage, and met while working towards that goal together.
What's the meaning behind NCT 127?
TAEIL: 'NCT' stands for Neo Culture Technology, and '127' stands for the longitude of Seoul. So our group was created to be based in Seoul and also represent Seoul, the center of K-POP, to the rest of the world. Because Seoul has become a such an up-and-coming city to be in these days, we want our music to also represent that dynamic spirit of the city.
How does it feel being called the next BTS?
ALL: We really respect BTS as a group and love and enjoy their music. They're so talented! But every artist has their own unique message and characteristics to showcase, and NCT 127 also has its own unique message, music style and performance we want to show the world. So get ready!
Which American artists would you like to collaborate with?
JOHNNY: One of the most memorable things that happened on this trip was chatting with DJ Khaled on video… That was insane. (We all freaked out.) We also met Anderson Paak, which was equally dope… It's be really cool if we got to collaborate with artists like them someday soon!
Tell us about your new album Irregular -Regular ...
MARK: NCT #127 Regular-Irregular is our first full-length album with 11 tracks. The album goes back and forth from reality to dreams, from the 'regular' to the 'irregular.' The album definitely carries our group's unique music style and color.
DOYOUNG: The tracklist, from #1-11, itself has a story. The songs are in an order following the transition from reality to dreams.
JAEHYUN: The first half of the album is when we're "awake," but starting middle of the interlude, it changes into a dream state. In our dreams, we can become whoever, whatever we want.
WINWIN: If you listen to the full album, you'll feel like you're watching a blockbuster film!


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In The Steel Remains we met a trilogy of war veterans. Each scarred and near forgotten by the society they served. They came together and fought off a fantastical threat, the Dwenda. In this novel, the threat returns, but is almost un-noticed until the very last pages. In fact Morgan is so concerned with setting up the plot-lines for volume three that the plot-line in this book seems to barely exist.
There are some great set-pieces. The central character, Ringil Eskiath destroys a slave-caravan in a classic piece of revenge. The following scene though, is a very harrowing gang-rape, as Ringil uses his mercenaries as a weapon again the mistriss of the caravan, a character who is also related to him. The scene is fairly awful and almost made me give up on the novel. Richard Morgan presumeably thought so too, as he has Ringil curtail it, though he cuts the victims throat to do so.
I've often wondered whether Morgan is trying to be gruesome out of realism for his fantastical feudal setting, or simply because he likes to shock his readers. Frankly this went a little too far. As with the previous novel, there is a lot of sex. Unusually for the genre, several of the most important characters are gay, and the way that they carry their sexuality in a world that is deeply homophobic is one of the ways that Morgan has rounded out his characters. In one scene, Archeth Indamaninarma, a half alien, half human woman who lives in the service of the Emperor, has sex with a female slave, Morgan came close to using one of the worst cliches of the Fantasy genre. Instead he has Archeth debate endlessly about the rights and wrongs of the act, and question her slave deeply before giving in to her charms. If this is meant to justify sex with a slave as somehow being alright, I'm not sure. Nothing about the power-relations in the relationship appears to change and the slave herself admits she's been instructed to fuck her mistress. Hardly likely to tell her that she doesn't want to.
Morgan is clearly trying to write fantasy novels that are above the usual dross, which is of course a crowded field. His 21st century reworkings of some classic themes, do feel different. If only for the blending of science fiction elements into the mix. Like some of his other novels, I found The Cold Commands overwhelming in places. Characters come and go at a rate of knots. Individuals change location and time, moving between worlds in a bit of a blur. They also change. Somehow, at some point on his travels in this novel, Ringil picks up magical powers. Perhaps I was reading a section superficially, but I really didn't understand where this came from. Maybe one of my readers can help me out?!
Overall, I'd suggest that this is a novel that is worth reading. I don't know when the follow-up (I assume there will be one) is likely to arrive, and I fear that I'll have forgotten important details by then. Nonetheless, worth reading if you like your SF&F a little more gritty than normal.
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I gave myself a Christmas present this year and took a vacation from blogging for the entire Christmas season.
Now that it is after Epiphany, I'm back with almost nothing to say about two events in December that most Anglican bloggers found noteworthy: (1) the Archbishop of Canterbury's Advent letter, and (2) the vote by the Diocese of San Joaquin to disassociate from the Episcopal Church and to affiliate with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone (of South America). I didn't feel compelled to write about either of these events for one main reason: Both "events" are merely words.
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Advent letter contained the strongest language to date that the Episcopal Church violated Anglican Communion norms in consecrating a non-celibate homosexual bishop. These words from Abp. Williams were cheered by conservatives and decried by liberals. Yet the reality is that the situation in the Anglican Communion has progressed (or one could say deterioriated) to the point that no words, even those of the Archbishop of Canterbury are of any real significance. What will happen to those who have violated Anglican Communion (not to say Christian) norms? Will there be a Covenant that defines membership in the Anglican Communion in terms of adherence to a common understanding of Christian faith and morality? Will there even be an Anglican Communion after Lambeth 2008? And, if so, what will it look like?
Oh, sure, one could make guesses about the answers to those questions by saying that the two "events" of December portend one thing or another. But as far as I am concerned, there is a lot of "sound and fury, signifying nothing" going on these days. And until something actually happens that gives clear enough answers to my questions to be worth writing about, I am going to keep my digital ink in the bottle (with a few inevitable exceptions, of course).
Meanwhile, the news that really matters:
"The Lord has shown forth his glory: Come let us adore him."
(BCP, 1979, p. 81)


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I haven't been writing much lately. It's a combination of a few things. When my site finally moves to a new home, I don't want to have to recreate a lot of work.
I've had some things to write about. But some of them, like things at work, I've been reluctant to discuss. Others, like my depression, I've been struggling to understand well enough to write about. I don't know that makes me feel better to know that others, including, apparently, Moxie (whose depression is discussed by Dawn), go through the same thing. For a while writing helped, but I've realized I've been writing around my thoughts and feelings, not getting them down.
Now it's harder to write much of anything meaningful. I might take a few days off from blogging to work through some of this. Partly it's work. My group made a big presentation today, but it's too early to tell whether it went well or not. And through the rest of the week I'll be wrapping ends up in this job and moving to a sister team in my organization. Some things should improve after I make the switch. Others will still be there. And I have to figure out how to work through them.
If you read my blog for things about the Mac, or scripting, or even food, you may want to watch those categories rather than the whole blog for a while why I figure things out. If you're getting this stuff through the RSS feed, and you want to unsubscribe, I understand, but I hope you'll stick around. If all goes well, things will get better here soon.


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Last night in Liberty State Park against the backdrop of the New York City Skyline, YSL presented his Spring/Summer 2019 Menswear collection by Anthony Vaccarello.
In attendance was the fashion queen and my idol growing up Kate Moss who sat in the front row of the show.
Here are some of our favorite photos that were posted on Instagram! Shout out to local makeup artist Stephanie Perez for the scoop!


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Great post, Rabbi.
It reminded me of the joke where the Almighty asks Moses where he'd like for the Israelites to settle. Moses, California in mind, starts replying, "Ca – Ca – Ca…" – "What? Canaan? That rocky desert place? I can't quite see why you'd want to go there, but if that is your wish, Moses, so be it."