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Bunions are a very common toe deformity that affects over 40 percent of adults over the age of 65. Many younger individuals are also plagued with bunion pain and discomfort that is characterized by a painful enlargement of the big toe joint and a pronounced bump on the top or side of the toe. The force of the growing deformity forces the big toe into the second toe causing a variety of problems including pain, discomfort, and blistering.
Bunions tend to grow rather slowly, and you may not notice the potential for problems to develop, so it's important to have your podiatrist take a look. If left untreated, bursitis and arthritis may take hold creating a chronic condition that is much more difficult to treat.
Treatment for bunions
Some of the treatments you can discuss with your foot doctor include:
- Well fitted shoes with orthotic inserts - it's very important to spend the extra money and get a good pair of properly fitted shoes that have good arch support and wide, deep toe boxes to accommodate padding and inserts.
- Night splints - this device is worn to bed and pulls your big toe into a straighter position, while realigning the joints.
- Mobility exercises - prevent stiffness by doing exercises like picking up marbles with your toes. Scrunching a towel with your toes is also effective.
If you are experiencing bunion pain and discomfort, see your foot doctor for proper treatment. The podiatrists at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, in New York City, NY, are experts in providing the best care for any problems you may be experiencing with your feet and ankles. Sorelis Jimenez, DPM, John W. Fletcher, DPM, and Kamilla Danilova, DPM and the rest of the staff at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Check out our Ask The Doctor page for answers to frequently asked questions, and never hesitate to give us a call to talk or make an appointment at 212-845-9991.


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PatientPoint, American Lung Association Partner To Educate Patients at the Point of Care
CINCINNATI and CHICAGO – PatientPoint® and the American Lung Association® today announced a partnership that will bring trusted lung disease education to thousands of patients and caregivers in physician offices nationwide. Through their partnership with PatientPoint, the American Lung Association will distribute education in primary care and oncology practices via PatientPoint digital waiting room screens, interactive exam room touchscreens and comprehensive lung cancer print resource guides.
Lung disease affects more than 33 million Americans and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, with someone in the U.S. told every two and a half minutes that they have lung cancer. The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.
PatientPoint is the trusted leader of patient and physician engagement solutions across all points of care. The PatientPoint communication platform leverages critical point-of-care touchpoints such as waiting rooms, exam rooms and the back office to deliver award-winning education proven to increase patient-physician engagement and improve outcomes.
Specific components of the PatientPoint-American Lung Association partnership include:
- Placing COPD information and tobacco cessation education on digital waiting room screens in primary care practices
- Placing lung cancer education on interactive exam room touchscreens in oncology practices
- Distributing lung cancer education and support information in lung cancer print resource guides available in oncology practices
"Partnering with PatientPoint helps us extend our mission and reach into the incredibly powerful setting of the physician office, where we all make critical decisions about our healthcare," said American Lung Association Chief Mission Officer Deb Brown. "By leveraging the national PatientPoint network and placing our education and support materials at the point of care, we will enable patients, caregivers and providers to have more informed discussions that will prevent disease, improve treatment response and save lives."
A notable component of the partnership is a 40-page, expert-reviewed patient and caregiver guide on non-small cell lung cancer being distributed to oncology practices this month. The guide includes in-depth sections on lung cancer basics, treatment, side effects, coping and ongoing care as well as a special section promoting American Lung Assocation support services.
"Our goal at PatientPoint is to arm patients, caregivers and providers with content and education that makes every engagement better," said Senior Vice President of Content & Creative Kate Merz. "We're proud to partner with the American Lung Association to distribute critical lung disease prevention, treatment and support education that will help Americans breathe easier and live better, longer lives."
About PatientPoint
PatientPoint powers more effective patient-physician engagements across all points of care. With 30 years of unrivaled experience and continual, meaningful innovation, we are trusted consultants to healthcare providers and sponsoring brands. Using superior analytics and insights, we craft customized programs that make every doctor-patient engagement better. From primary care to complex specialties, from practices to hospitals, PatientPoint provides a cohesive communication platform that enriches the entire care experience and delivers proven results. By the end of 2018, PatientPoint programs are on track to impact patient-physician discussions in more than 51,000 physician offices and 1,000 hospitals nationwide. Learn more at patientpoint.com.
About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide Seal, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
Andrea Slesinski
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Office: (513) 792-6147
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Explore the rich terrain of your inner world.
Darkness here means rich, just beyond the edges of our known self. It's about diving into this play to expand who you are. I bring the understanding to all our play that these explorations are great for total true wellness and happiness. As a lifelong student of psychology, I have an appreciative intelligence of role-play and a true talent for it. I am also a Certified Bondassage Practioner.
Bringing Tantric practices of sensual breath-work, wakefulness, and ritual into this play gives it a deeper sensuality and resonance, as well as supporting an intimate, kind environment, even in the most intense play. If you'd like to explore your feminine side more deeply visit www.christinasecret.com.
Bondassage is an erotic journey, an ecstatic exploration of the senses comprised of light bondage, sensory deprivation,erotic massage and sensation play. It's a mind altering experience to awaken your senses. You'll discover yourself dripping with desire as you explore the softer side of sensual dominance.
Lightly secured to a luxuriously padded massage table, you allow yourself to sink deeply into your body as specially selected music plays through your headphones. A leather collar is placed around your neck, padded cuffs on your wrists and ankles. Your eyes are covered with a soft, fur-lined blindfold. You are now ready to surrender and release the mundane world completely. I take you on a sensory journey like no other with a gorgeous variety of toys and props that take you to a delicious edge and then brings you into bliss by combining it all with expert bodywork. You will feel reviltalized, refreshed and like you've been taken on a beautiful adventure with a trusted masterful guide.
I am so looking forward to taking you on a wonderful journey.
Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to book your adventure.
Give yourself and your partner permission to discover new and exciting erotic delights
Let us be your guide, helping you and your partner rekindle your passion for each other with a sense of excitement and fun. You'll become more sensitive and adventurous as you reach new levels of intimacy and sensuality. It's a safe, creative way to push your boundaries and expand your repertoire
Savor each other through an unforgettable shared experience.Your session will give you the freedom to explore new techniques, new erogenous zones, and delicious new areas of sensory pleasure. It's all about your comfort and pleasure.
We start by getting to know each other over the phone. The experience is then tailored to your needs and interests, and the unique dynamics of your relationship.
Share ecstatic bliss, incredible sensations, and sublime relaxation.
Give the ultimate gift, to yourself and your partner. Perfect for anniversaries and other special celebrations.
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Three-to-four hours of facilitated play, with plenty of opportunities to give and receive. Fine cheeses, fresh fruit, sparkling wine or juice, and sweet treats revitalize and refresh between courses. Your experience may include a shopping excursion (toys, anyone?), resource list, or goodie bag.
A great way to keep your relationship fresh (and your lover begging for more)
Observe discreetly ... or not-so-discreetly ... while your lover receives a Bondassage® or Elysium® session. Clothing and restraint are optional for the observer. Looking for erotic rewards, punishment, or adventure? A voyeur session could be in your future.
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Experience a level of letting go that you have never had before. Surrender deeply to a true Goddess who will take you on a exhilerating, heart-pounding, spirit-reviving meditation. My expert skill and phenominal talent will take the most exquiste care of you while you go to the next level in bliss. As a dancer I have incredible control and range and I adore taking control of you in this way with grace and perfect skill."You are the very best. This is the best I've ever experiened." - client
These are great choices if you like to create a more custom designed experience.
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Experience what it is like to give your power completely over to someone else, to surrender absolutely, to serve her, to work to please her and win her favor. Sensual Domination is an art that is like n other. Without losing the soft sensuous edge, fall under the spell of your Mistress who will take you on a ride you will never forget.
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Travel beyond the strict boundaries of masculine and feminine to explore your gender bending fantasies.
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Do you have a playful scene you'd love to explore? I found these highly charged fantasies have a lot of benefit when they are brought to life. Enjoy these with a creative and enthusiastic participant.
Please know that I am exceptionally particular about what creative play sessions I engage in. What I am looking for is someone who has conscious intent, is engaged in personal growth, and has a positive attitude. The more free-style something is the more responsible one must be with what they are engaging in. The price of the creative play sessions may also vary depending on it's complexity. Please also note I do not engage in any child/adult fantasies of any kind.
Please email me with the details of what you are looking to experience. We will create a scenario together by email or in a 15 min. phone consultation, or during the first 1/2 hour of the session, so you can fully surrender to the role-play. This will be a journey like no other.


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everyone agrees, angkor wat is a must see. and they aren't wrong; it's spectacular. but angkor wat is just a small part of a larger complex. there are ruins upon ruins and you could easily spend a week exploring them all. they are overgrown with beautiful banyan trees and the walls are covered with busty dancing ladies. there are friendly monkeys, carved elephants, and large faces. and although, the place is crawling with tourists and peddlers, it's still a breathtaking sight.
a quick guide to siem reap --
drink: lots and lots of water. there are places to buy drinks and snacks at the ruins, but it's best if you bring your own water bottle so you can stay hydrated.
see: angkor wat and the surrounding complexes, obviously. (1/3/7 day pass, $20/40/60) sunrise is an obvious time to go, and you should definitely go then, just know that there will be a million other people there with the same idea. (ps. if you're planning to spend all day at angkor wat, be sure to bring snacks. there is food for sale, but it can get hot and the hunger can sneak up on you.)
do: rent bikes and ride to angkor wat. you can take a taxi or hire a guide too, but we enjoyed the ride, and our hotel rented them for $1. also, make sure your hotel has a pool; it was great to come back after a hot day and a long bike ride to relax by the pool.
sleep: garden village guesthouse
- in cambodia, you can use riel or dollars to pay for things, both are equally acceptable. in fact, most people would prefer USD.
- taxis from the airport are $7, be sure you have cash.
- you can fly from siem reap to other parts of cambodia, but it can be quite expensive. a better option would be to take an overnight bus. we bought our bus ticket at our hotel, but you can visit the bus company's offices too. (a ticket from siem reap to sihanoukville, direct, was $17; the bus was a sleeper so your only option is to lay down and rest. just be careful not to dally too long at the pit stops during the night; i was almost left behind!)


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For my first blog post, I am going to write about what brings me to the archive profession—from the first, and every day I wake up. I have always been fascinated with "old stuff." (What archivist isn't?) My audiophile husband jokes that I am "harder" on music that was made after I was born. As due to my liberal arts background, I am particularly fond of literature, music, and film. As with most bibliophiles, libraries have always been a safe haven.
After I graduated, I moved to San Antonio, Texas where I worked as a graphic designer and fine stationer. I also got involved (at least peripherally) in the art of filmmaking. My husband's frequent trips from San Antonio to Austin and surrounding parts of southern Texas for writing, editing, mixing, casting, and shooting were exhausting–but worth every bleary-eyed, sleep-deprived, moment for him. After returning from a 21-day location shoot, my husband related to me a conversation that he had with the director of the film about the differences between digital and 35mm film for audiences. I began to explore the archiving of 35mm, but soon came to realize that there are plenty archivists who have that covered. Since more film is being produced digitally, and more exhibitors are pushed to install exclusively digital equipment, I've recently shifted focus into the realm of digital preservation.
I was accepted to the Archives Management program at Simmons College in 2011 and am now more than midway through the program.
I have developed three research interests over the past year include…
- …curation of digitally-born film: procedures and best practices.
- …the motivations behind the curation of digitally-born film. It is no secret that the main driver to produce digital film is monetary. But I have, as yet, found no evidence of a monetary motivation to preserve these films. What steps are studios and independent filmmakers taking to implement data management plans (DMP) during production?
- …the gap in the ratio between industry growth for records management professionals and internships/practical field study available for students in this field. From my experience, unless a student lands an internship with NARA, there aren't very many of these internships available in this field–where there is an apparent NEED for information professionals. As to whether these internships are marketed to students in other disciplines or that they don't exist, I am uncertain. I was lucky enough to land an RM internship last semester. It was attached to an academic institution.
These are areas that interest me, and I will post about projects and jobs that I work on. But I also enjoy writing about being a student, reviewing books, and live tweeting events (the ones I can afford to go to on my grad school budget)! If you're interested in reading that, check out my "other" blog Archiving Aloud.


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The Revenue Commissioners is giving employees who have not filed their Local Property Tax return a final few days to do so without incurring penalties.
The tax authority has issued a sample letter that it is sending to individuals who have not agreed to paid the levy.
One of the ways Revenue has to collect property tax from those who do not comply is by collecting it from their employers.
It will shortly issue a letter to pay-as-you-earn workers who have not filed a property tax return.
The letter will say that the Revenue will issue an instruction to the individual's employer to collect the tax after 1 July.
However, the letter says if the employee files a return within seven days of the date of the letter the instruction will not be issued to the employer.
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Movie veteran JACK NICHOLSON has defended the 2008 Oscars after critics savaged
the telecast, which suffered terrible TV ratings in America.
The Academy Awards show was snubbed by millions of TV viewers – it attracted
the lowest audience figures since 1974.
But The Shining star, who sat in the front row throughout the event, insists
it was still a "tremendous" evening, even though not everything at the ceremony
was to his liking.
He tells MTV.com, "I like the spirit of the Oscars. I think what happened
this year was the Oscars had an indigenous quality. The acting categories were
"The pictures themselves were not necessarily pictures that the public
connected with. I like the Oscars because it's not exactly the way I want it.
It's basically good for everybody.
"Every kind of actor is represented in there. I do think there are too many
other awards shows. There are too many self-congratulations."


text: NBooth Report post Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) New interview at Dylan's site about his new triple album of covers: Quote These songs are some of the most heartbreaking stuff ever put on record and I wanted to do them justice. Now that I have lived them and lived through them I understand them better. They take you out of that mainstream grind where you're trapped between differences which might seem different but are essentially the same. Modern music and songs are so institutionalized that you don't realize it. These songs are cold and clear-sighted, there is a direct realism in them, faith in ordinary life just like in early rock and roll. Pleased to see that "Stardust," one of my favorite of the standards (and possibly one of my favorite songs ever), will be on the album: Edited March 23, 2017 by NBooth Quote Nathanael T. Booth More Man than PhilosopherTumblr--Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Farm Heroes Saga Level 57
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Make matches to the ice cubes so they shatter as you are collecting your colours. Make as many matches as you can on the grass when the ice is gone to score better points.
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'Do Are Ya? Joey Barton's 'moustache'
Bad boy midfielder's poor facial hair
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been doing his bit to improve team spirit at St James' Park with a comedy moustache that has his team-mates in stitches.
The ex-Man City player's top lip is slightly darkened by stubble, but his as yet unsuccessful struggle to grow a full moustache has had great comedy value for the Magpies' squad.
Barton said: "The lads will give me stick but I have some back-up."
He had better get some growth quickly or the Match of the Day cameras won't even pick it up.


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Before You Judge Me
The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson's Last Days
Michael Jackson's final months were like the rest of his short and legendary life: filled with deep lows and soaring highs, a constant hunt for privacy, and the pressure and fame that made him socially fragile and almost — ultimately — unable to live.
With the insight and compassion that he brought to his bestselling story of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s final year, Tavis Smiley provides a glimpse into the superstar's life in this emotional, honest, yet celebratory book. Readers will witness Jackson's campaign to recharge his career — hiring and firing managers and advisors, turning to and away from family members, fighting depression and drug dependency — while his one goal remained: to mount the most spectacular series of shows the world had ever seen. Before You Judge Me is a humanizing look at Jackson's last days.
Praise for Before You Judge Me
"With compassion and unwavering empathy, Smiley weaves Jackson's music into the turmoil that enveloped the pop star...This heart-wrenching portrait of Jackson's experience will appeal to fans who wish to remember him for what he was: one of the world's greatest entertainers."—Tyler Hixson, Library Journal (starred)
"The authors delve through a wealth of research material to create a nearly day-by-day account of Jackson's last weeks, with occasional glimpses into his earlier life.... The most intriguing sections of the book unravel the complicated business relationships in which Jackson was involved, his attempts to separate himself from his parents and siblings, and his efforts to push his art further while his fans were demanding more of the same."—Kirkus Reviews
"This is a sympathetic and admiring look at the final days of a great entertainer who couldn't or wouldn't grow up."
—June Sawyers, Booklist
"Smiley and Ritz wisely spend as much time on the ins and outs of Jackson's managerial team as they do on his emotional health. As well as the war over who would manage Jackson, the book covers much behind-the-scenes rumbling from the Jackson family.... [Smiley and Ritz] show how he found the most freedom when lost in the joys of music, both performing and creating.... His accidental overdose death is all the more tragic in the context of a time when it seemed his career was getting back on track."—Publishers Weekly
"A sweeping portrait of the life and legacy of Michael Jackson."—Neil Pond, Parade
"Well-researched... It's a highly-sympathetic view, presenting Jackson as a committed artist with a probing intellect."—Jay Gabler, The Current


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This is a real challenge even for the cleverest people in the house. The pieces are so small that the puzzle fits into a test tube.
Great gift to give for the active mind, will make an awesome Stocking Stuffer!
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Coming back to work was absolutely gut-wrenching. I had clammy hands and stomach cramps on the drive in. I imagined that my Outlook Inbox would be overflowing and tons of fires to put out. Also, I was secretly afraid that my uniform might not fit after two weeks of drinking and having fun.
While the inbox was pretty full, my department succeeded in running itself fairly well without me. That should have made me feel better but I managed to feel sorry for myself because I now had proof that I was superfluous. I can take any smile and turn it into a frown. It's a gift. But hey! The uniform fit!
I promised myself to work very hard on my job applications and taking care of a few things that have fallen to the wayside like Vet visits for my mentally-challenged cats, a check-up for my faithful car Paulo and some home repairs that the city says I need to do. Also, my house could use a good cleaning/dusting after having been away for two weeks.
Now it's Thursday and the only thing I've managed to do is make an appointment for my car and sit on my ass. I'm chalking it up to post-vacation-let-down. Muffin is going to her Dad's this weekend and I'm afraid I'm going to sit on my ass some more. Maybe I'll get motivated next week. Or maybe pigs will fly out of my butt.
In the meantime, here are a few pictures taken by my traveling companion Deb. I'm still sorting through all of mine (over 400!) and trying to figure out what each piece of ancient something-or-other is so I can label them correctly. I promise Deb! I'll wrap it up this weekend!!
Pre-luggage delivery look with St. Peter's in the background:
Post-luggage delivery with the Coliseum in the background.


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Affording Protection to Valuables Kept in Self StorageClaire Swift | February 21, 2017 | 0
Committing your valuables to a self storage facility is a great way of keeping them secure and freeing up some space within your home. It would be disappointing to find your belongings damaged as a result of improper storage. That said such incidences can be avoided by following a number of protective measures for example, when keeping collectibles and other personal effects with Altona self storage companies.
You need to handle all your furniture with care when storing away to prevent them from getting scratches. Ensure keeping the furniture on some raised support surface such as a wooden pallet. Putting plastic over the pallet can help to keep moisture or mould from corroding this sensitive class of items.
Applying wax onto wooden furniture before seeking self storage solutions may aid its preservation just as cleaning upholstered furniture would do. Covering all your storage items with a dust sheet will equally protect it from damage. As an added precaution, you may as well consider utilizing a rodent repellent on the furniture.
Scanners, computers, laptops, televisions, photocopy machines and other electrical equipment are not just fragile but possibly expensive too. You may protect these items when storing them away with Altona self storage firms by doing a number of things:
Try keeping them in their original box while also wrapping each item individually in a bubble wrap. Not only would this shield them from dust damage, but also prevent them from breaking in case they are dropped on the ground.
Make sure to wash and dry appliances thoroughly before putting them away in secure storage at any time. This should help in preventing rot, rust, build-ups and attraction of pests. Leaving the doors of these appliances open slightly helps to aerate them, which prevents a musty smell from developing.
Many consider it an easy task to store away huge stacks of paperwork. While these may be stored away in an empty box, it may prove rather challenging trying to preserve them, especially from the threat posed by fading and pests. Melbourne self storage companies are available which employ climate control as a way of curtailing such an occurrence. This facility helps in managing levels of humidity within storage spaces, given that mildew particularly thrives under conditions of high humidity. Do keep all boxes off the floor while also keeping all papers inside a filing cabinet to afford them an added layer of protection. This should enable you locate specific documents easily whenever you need them.
Self-storage has today become a viable option for people interested in finding both long- and short-term remedies for their storage needs. One may require speedy assistance in terms of space for storing away some precious belongings, when perhaps relocating or renovating the home. The expertise and facilities offered by Altona storage services may prove invaluable to you at such times.
You may want to check out modern self-storage systems as opposed to traditional ones. In such case, just take an online tour of https://www.publicselfstorage.com.au.


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I'm back in air conditioning!! Holy smokes was it hot!!! I brought my Laine's Planes Norman aka "the Cow" out because it's the silliest looking plane I own and ended up flying it the most because it's the only one that would still fly by the last day...and it looked super cool at night! I have been going to events for a long time and I know the time, effort and money it takes to commit to stop your life and go somewhere. I truly appreciate each one of you that decided to spend some time with us in Leipersfork. The thing I heard over and over was almost exactly the same, "if you keep having Nashbro, I will keep coming. I love it." As Bryce and I were doing the final golf cart cruise sweeping the entire field we both also came to the conclusion that we will just keep on going!
We were all excited to have our first ever event sponsor this year - Zap/Robart. We had their banners on our mainline and when you signed up at my table you got your very own bag of Zap glue and special Pro Bro coupon. Pretty swanky. The Bros were impressed that Mike, from Robart, took the time to call me and set the whole thing up. Supporting the hobby is what it's all about and the Pro Bros need Zap CA like a fish needs water!!
Big thanks to Bryce and Liz for all the mowing, the porta-johns, and be our local liaisons. Mike taking over the music duties is always icing on the Nashbro cake. The AMA was well represented and Randy's wife made real paella that was great!
The SEMNET crew took care of me all weekend and provided beverages, genny power and a cool place to land. I also was happy to show them the truck I have been planning on for the 10 years or so!!
It's always great to see my RC brothers and meet new ones. We made Bryce the "Breakout Pro Bro of the Year" since he finished and flew the Mojo he has been working on for around 5 years, BUT if we based it on hardcore flying then Vince has to hold that honor. He was doing it right on a full-time basis!!
Life is short and you got to reach out there and grab it! See y'all next year!!!!
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Free, fan based Sci-Fi Graphic Novels.
The 3D models used in these graphic novels remain the copyright of their creators and have been obtained from a wide variety of sources all over the internet. Check the links page for examples of where to find them.
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Abbie's Army is a children's DIPG brain tumour research charity, formed in loving memory of Abbie Mifsud. She was a beautiful daughter and brave little girl who lost her fight with an inoperable and incurable (DIPG) brain tumour on September 13th, 2011. She was just 6 years old.
Each year 450 UK children are diagnosed with brain cancer. Among these there is a tumour so DEADLY there is NO effective treatment or CURE – Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma or DIPG. Responsible for 80% of ALL brain tumour deaths we aim to raise vital research funds & give HOPE to DIPG families.
Every 9 days a child is diagnosed with this rare and fatal tumor that has a 0% survivial rate. Every 9 days a family has their lives changed forever and a childs fate is sealed too early, too young, too soon. Abbie passed away 5 months after her DIPG diagnosis.
Our mission is to raise awareness and contribute funding for DIPG research. DIPG affects 40 children a year in the UK with no direct Government funding, all research is supported by the parent led charities who have all lost a child to the disease. It may be too late to help our beautiful daughter but we can all commit to helping the DIPG families of the future.
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This week, the first proper week of April, looks promising. tUnE-yArDs is at South Side Music Hall, as is Jungle. Man-Man does one of those dirt-cheap Red Bull Sound Select shows with Zorch and Party Static at Club Dada. The Randy Rogers and Josh Abbot Bands play at WinStar. Aimee Mann and poet Billy Collins do a collaborative performance at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. There's plenty more, too:
See also: tUnE-yArDs Brought a Fun, if Familiar, Party to Granada Theater The Both at Kessler Theater, 8/12/14Big Gus & the Swampadelic 7 p.m., Monday, April 6, at The Free Man, 2626 Commerce St., http://www.freemandallas.com, Free
There's music for free every day at The Free Man. It starts at 7 p.m. There's cheap booze and a kitchen that cooks up Cajun style food, like fried gator. Tonight Big Gus & the Swampadelic play a set of what they call "swampy tonk." It's Americana and zydeco, a splice of Creole-centric R&B with a focus on upbeat lyrics and a band of talented players to boot.H. Drew Blackburn Skizzy Marks Swizzymack, Prelow, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Trees, 2709 Elm St., 214-741-1122 or treesdallas.com, $20-$25
It seems like almost every rapper under the age of 30 that doesn't make it a point to let you in on the fact that they sell a lot of drugs and kill people sometimes is a son of Kid Cudi. Skizzy Marks undoubtedly comes from the lineage of the Man On the Moon. He's a liaison between indie rock and underground rap, and earlier this year he released an album The Red Balloon Project. At only 22, Marks is potentially one of the young rappers you should keep an eye on.HDBJungle 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at South Side Music Hall, 1135 S. Lamar St., 214-421-2021 or http://gilleysdallas.com, $21-$24
Jungle updates the very familiar genres of soul and funk. But whereas other musicians who draw inspirations from the like of Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding or Parliament try and stick to the books with the retro sound and just update the production value into something crisper thanks to the advances in modern technology, Jungle adds a contemporary flair of electronica and psychedelic elements. They're like if Animal Collective and Marvin Gaye had a love child.HDBTunE-yArDs With Son Lux, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at South Side Music Hall, 1135 S. Lamar St., 214-421-2021 or gilleysdallas.com, $23/$26 at the door
Don't be fooled by the primary colors and bubblegum; tUnE-yArDs' work is anything but childish. Through her adaptive, nuanced voice and expert narrative acumen, lead singer Merrill Garbus creates the sounds and sensations of disadvantaged neighborhoods, both celebrating and lamenting the areas. Grit and harshness are embraced by Garbus as tools to trigger emotions that are both startling and enthralling. Though Garbus has increased the size of her touring band, she still functions as a staggering multi-instrumentalist, often working as her own drummer, ukulele player and backing vocalist to her lead. So although the stage will undoubtedly be covered in ornate, absurd decorations, everyone's eyes will be trained on this outstanding example of female excellence. That will be doubly true given that she typically wears a self-invented "Mermaid Chic" wardrobe for her performances.Matt WoodChipper Jones WithnotLando, Trái Bơ, 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Club Dada, 2720 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75226, $7-$10
Chipper Jones is a legendary baseball player. He played third base for the Atlanta Braves for 19 years, got a world series ring in 1995 and was the NL MVP in 1999. He's a first ballot hall of famer. It's bewildering to think of why a duo from Austin decided to name their band Chipper Jones, as this is terrible for Googling. But, this ambient pop rock band makes a case for why you should let room in your brain for another Chipper Jones. The guitars are bright and carry out a melody just as beautiful as any voice could.HDBMan-Man With Zorch and Party Static, 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Club Dada, 2720 Elm St., dadadallas.com, $3 with RSVP
On the off chance that you've haven't made it out to one of the monthly Red Bull Sound Select shows in Dallas, you're quickly running out of excuses. The lineups are invariably excellent, with well-known music blog Gorilla Vs. Bear having joined the rotating team of curators this year in place of Spune. Consistently some of best-booked showcases in the series are those from Parade of Flesh, and this month is no exception: there's nothing quite like the manic energy of a Man Man show. When you add in the eclectic brilliance of Austin's Zorch, and the dynamic songs of 2014 Dallas Observer Music Awards' Best New Band winner Party Static, you have the perfect trio of bands to dance your way into madness. Make no mistake, Friday night at Club Dada is going to be one hot sweaty, dance-filled mess, and you're going to love every minute of it. Oh, and do we need to keep reminding you that these shows are only $3 with RSVP?Jaime-Paul FalconRandy Rogers Band With Josh Abbott Band, 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at WinStar World Casino, 777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, Oklahoma, 1-800-622-6317 or winstarworldcasino.com, $35-$65
Of the most impactful bands that have fueled the Texas Country boom of the past two decades, the Randy Rogers Band is the only one that has kept the original line-up intact now for 15 years. Sure, there have been Texas- and Oklahoma-based acts that've achieved larger national and commercial acclaim (Eli Young Band and Jack Ingram), and bands that are currently enjoying buzz as the young guns for the new generation (Turnpike Troubadours and Dirty River Boys), but radio spins and Greek Row chatter isn't always the deciding factor on greatness. One will likely have a wildly difficult time arguing that there's a more reliably excellent band, night-in, night-out, no matter where they happen to be playing. The revved-up chemistry displayed during a RRB show is manifested most clearly by the interplay between Rogers and the group's frenetic fiddler Brady Black, who often share the spotlight on the lip of the stage as Black's fiddle takes lead over Rogers' distinctly raspy vocals. With thousands of shows under its belt, it's hard to imagine anyone out there with a bad Randy Rogers concert tale. At this point, we can all count on death, taxes and killer Randy Rogers Band concerts as the surest things in life.Kelly DearmoreBilly Collins and Aimee Mann 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora Street, $45-$65
Hear, ye, hear ye, stick out your pinkies for this convergence event tailor made to the high brow, tweed sports jacket wearing professor, at a college out in the northeast that sits dormant inside us all. Billy Collins is a poet laureate who teaches at City University of New York. Aimee Mann is a Grammy winning songstress. This is a night of poetry, acoustic music, and a conversation about The Arts. It's like a Portlandia sketch (Mann has appeared on the show) but very serious.HDBPunch Brothers With Gabriel Kahane, 8 p.m., Saturday April 11, Thursday, at House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St., 214-978-2583 or houseofblues.com/dallas, $25.00 - $39.00
It's not often that you'll find bluegrass that errs on the side of erudite. That's basically because it's typically a genre that's so extensively tied to the rural, to the people who work with their hands. The Punch Brothers hailing from Brooklyn (of course) make what is perhaps the most Starbucks ready bluegrass possible. It's tight, delicate, and artisanal. The band's convergence of elements from indie rock, bluegrass, and classical create a fine sculpture.Night Drive With Nite, 8 p.m., Sunday, April 12, at Three Links, 2704 Elm Street, http://www.threelinksdeepellum.com, $8-$10
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Night Drive is a duo from austin that takes way back into 80's with electro synth pop. You can't help but think you're Michael Night cruising into the neon purple sun set as KITT explains just how cool, how lit, the whole situation is. In 2013, Night Drive released a five song EP called, Position I. This year they've released a single in "Easy to Lie" which is an upbeat number, that demands you bring your dancing shoes.HDB
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Vanessa White - Don't Wanna Be Your Lover
While we await for The Saturdays to come off their hiatus, we have the lovely Vanessa White soloing, creating her own small waves in the music industry, and what a way to start! Soulful, energetic, emotional and sexy, Vanessa White exudes confidence in this fun little song and music video that has got us all screaming for more.
Vanessa White is one fifth of girl group The Saturdays, who have established themselves as one of the most successful girl groups in the UK. At the moment they are on a break so they can all follow their own lives, with various members doing their own things, although it has been reported that they have new music to be released this year. Vanessa White is the first to go solo since the group's hiatus, and it looks like Mollie King will be following in her footsteps soon, although Una Healy released a solo EP before the band got together. Vanessa White is gearing up to release her EP next week, and this song is one of my favourites released so far. The song is so catchy and I can imagine the thoughts behind the single.
Directed by Kristian Young, the video is mostly performance based with a subtle narrative that works well with the song.
Vanessa White is looking sexy and adorably confident in this music video. She shows how great she would be live on stage, and with that gifted voice, she is an artist that you'd definitely want to see in person.
Just as I get comfortable to the music video, and reckon there isn't much more to it, whilst the guy is sitting down on the chair as she explains to him that she don't wanna be his lover, she's just looking for a friend and a bit of a fun time, the video surprises me with amazing contemporary dancing that is magical.
The dancing reminds me of Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself", it's perfect and performed to an exact point. Vanessa White proves herself here, that even though she is in one of the hottest girl groups from the UK, she is just as good all by herself. This guy is that little bit too tall for her, but the choreography has taken this into account and the dancing is just perfect. I just wish there was more of it, and I was there in person to watch this chemistry fuelled sequences performed. Vanessa White, and whoever the mystery guy is (if anyone knows his name please comment below), pulls this off amazingly. I hope to see more of Vanessa White dancing in her future music videos.
Overall Vanessa White surprises us all with an amazing song and a brilliant music video to go with it. It may be simple with very little going on, but this just proves that less is more, and it certainly is. I can't fault this video, and I can't stop watching this again and again. Great job Vanessa White, and I cannot wait for what the future will bring! I just wish this would have charted as this deserves a great charting position, at the very least.
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A number of 'Stand By Me' rallies to protest the federal murder of LaVoy Finicum and general federal overreach are being planned around the country for Saturday, March 5th, including four in Idaho. The links to the Facebook events are below.
Boise | Twin Falls | Pocatello | Coeur d'Alene
The following information was provided by the event organizer.
The Stand By Me Rally is to bring attention to all those wrongfully accused, arrested or killed by the current Federal overreach.
A national event page designed to compile a full listing of all the local events around the country is available HERE. It was created by Jessica Edgar, the niece of LaVoy Finicum.
Hello. I am the niece of LaVoy Finicum. Jessica Edgar. I would like to ask everyone to attend this event. This is a national problem and everyone needs to do their part. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
If you already have an event planned for March 5th. Please feel free to share your event on this page! But please also confirm on this page to show Jeanette Finicum and her 11 children our Support!! We need this ENTIRE NATION standing for Liberty.
I love my uncle LaVoy and I will see JUSTICE SERVED for my family.
The more people who take a stand against the federal occupation of the West and the federal enforces who murdered LaVoy Finicum the better. This country is long overdue for a revolution.
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The South Dakota High School Activities Association hopes to implement a new policy for next football season, which will help reduce the amount of concussions in South Dakota high school football players.
Recently, the National Federation of State High Schools Association (NFHS) released a study to educate players, coaches, Athletic Directors and parents of the dangers of head injuries, more specifically concussions. Since the studies release, multiple states have implemented policies to reduce concussions in their student athletes.
This has left the SDHSAA in a similar position of implementing their own policy to reducing contact, which in turn will reduce the amount of concussions.
John Krogstrand with the SDHSAA said concussions are a very serious issue in South Dakota. He said some of the factors being discussed are number of days a week a student athlete can participate in contact events.
"Limiting the number of quarters a kid can play in a week, limiting the number of times a team can be in contact during practices and games during the week," said Krogstrand. "Then also in pre-season practices, ensuring that two-a-day practices are not both contact events."
Krogstrand said these types of restrictions have worked elsewhere, so South Dakota feels its time to join the club by implementing their own set of rules on the matter.
"Other states have kind of piloted these programs and these procedures," said Krogstrand. "And these policies have found that it has significantly reduces the effect of the number of injuries in practice, and not necessarily had a significant effect on kids being injured in games."
Krogstrand explained some concern for how lack of contact in practice could carry over into games negatively.
"Basically the concern comes back, are the kids being trained enough to hit and take a hit," said Krogstrand. "So far, the statistical significance shows there's no major downside to it, so if this is a way we can protect our kids, then this is a way we need to go."
The South Dakota High School Activities Association is currently working on a proposal, which they hope to present for a first reading in March. Krogstrand said the plan is for the second reading, and adoption of the policy, to take place in either April or June. This would ensure a new policy in place for the upcoming fall season.


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Acamoth are abyssal entities that dwell in the Fallen World and strive to return to the unreality that birthed them, as opposed to Gulmoth, which are invaders from said unreality who will return in time after wreaking havoc. Lacking enough power to do so on their own, they make pacts with curious—or infernal - mages. They bargain to act as guardians and guides, offering substantial knowledge of lost secrets and raw power. In exchange, the acamoth use the astral dreams of Awakened souls to contact the void that rejected them — the Abyss for which they continually yearn.
The pact gives an acamoth access to the mage's Oneiros, where it conjures nightmares so that it might again experience the caress of the Abyss. Only through an Awakened soul's Oneiros (and the Temenos) can an acamoth reach out to its home. Acamoth nightmares are full of damnation and revelation and play off a mage's Vice: apocalyptic plains for the prideful, slaughterhouses for the wrathful, murderous, writhing orgies of flesh and blood for the lustful, and far more sinister variations. As exchange, the Acamoth grants certain investment to the mage, strengthening his grip on the mage's soul and degenerating his Wisdom.
Because acamoth were spawned from the Abyss, few records exist of their true names, preferences, treachery, or weaknesses. Scheming in restless sleep, they writhe in pockets of the Shadow Realm. When their offers of power and aid to the magically inclined are accepted, their appearance slowly changes to represent the Vice or perversion the demons represent. As the acamoth's astral dream unfolds, it slowly reveals its true motivations in its very appearance, becoming more demonic, infernal, and hideous in its strength.


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It is no surprise that kids love electronics.
And part of me just loves that. I love how it is SO easy for them to learn and grow. And, part of me hates it because my older kids won't get off their screens to save their lives.
I remember being my kid's age just as personal computers were becoming a "thing". I LOVED our learning games. They were so engaging. I think I can thank our Apple II for helping me learn fractions. 🙂 I also learned about the stock market and I think we can all say I'm grateful for the typing games we played that make blogging a WHOLE lot easier!
Kids just love electronics. The real power of parenting is turning that love of electronics into something to improve their little brains.
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And I got even more excited when my 7 year old spent like an hour reading books with them, and I had to pry it out of her hands, so we could clean up her room.
Remember in my reading series where I talk about how important books on tapes were for our kids to learn how to read?
The more kids can follow along with someone reading, the easier it comes to them.
But, it turns out I don't love to read to my kids 24 hours/day. Maybe I'm the only one. I do enjoy a good bedtime story, but any time someone else can read to my kids, I'm all for it.
BUT, no one has a tape player, books on tape are super expensive and sometimes we lose either the book or the tape leaving the other one so much less effective.
Enter Speakaboos. It's basically some of your child's favorite characters in books that your kids can follow along with.
Speakaboos is targeted to kids ages 2-6 (but, remember, my 7 year old really liked it too). Like Blues Clues transformed TV, Speakaboos is transforming screen time into learning time. It was developed by educational media experts, including Dr Wilder, who also helped with Blues Clues and Super Why! (another favorite at our house).
Kids can choose to read by a topic they're interested in (she went straight to the princess section, but has later checked out animals and bugs). It includes classic storybooks like Harold and the Purple Crayon and Where the Wild Things are. Love those! I'm excited to explore the app more with my daughter and report back what some of our favorite things are!
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"He's the very, very first event and that's fine," Miley said. "I'd rather have that than being the very first event. Even in the pool I've got Joe Roebuck, Roberto Pavoni, Robbie Renwick and David Carry racing before me, so I'm not technically the very first final, the very first race - that's quite nice to know."
Still, if things don't work out in the road race, Miley is confident of stepping up and giving the swimmers an early success. While the men swim first in the 400m freestyle and the 400m medley, it is Miley who is Britain's strongest chance of a podium finish on the opening day.
She won silver at the World Championships last year and went even quicker in the British trials in March. As she undergoes final preparations in the calm of the team's Edinburgh holding camp, Miley's priority is ensuring she is mentally prepared for the tumult that awaits her in the Aquatics Centre on Saturday.
"You can get your body 90 per cent ready but the last 10 is all in your head," she said. "Races can be won and lost in the call room. Psychology is really important – even though a lot of people think there is not a lot to it because it's not a physical thing. Before 2010 I didn't realise I needed a sports psychologist, but since working with one it has been a great help.
"It's a way of fine-tuning things, to get stronger. It's amazing that even a couple of words can make a difference to your confidence, to your self-belief. Just how you perceive something can make a huge difference to how you feel in the water. Swimming is all about feel and relaxation in the water. If you're able to say a couple of words that help trigger that feeling, that can be a big help."
Her father and coach, Patrick Miley, has customised her coaching so that psychological work has taken a greater emphasis as the Games have approached. "Over the last three seasons probably the biggest focus has been on the mental preparation to compete at elite level," he said. "She is very experienced now as an athlete, she has been to an Olympics before. I have this philosophy that if you have stood on the podium at a major championships and heard the national anthem it takes you to a different place."
Her silver medal in Shanghai last summer has inevitably made Miley one of the favourites – although when she emerges poolside you might not think she looks like a potential champion. She comes out in a self-effacing get-up, shrouded in a hoodie, with goggles and earphones on, sealing herself in her own world. The music keeps the noise out, the goggles and hood the peripheral distractions of the crowd, although she said that at the trials earlier this year she could feel the noise of the crowd vibrating through her chest.
"It's difficult to prepare for because we've never really had a scenario where we've had that. The closest we got was the trials when there were 2,500 people watching. Going out with my headphones on wasn't so much hearing it, it was feeling it. The reverberations going through my chest were just incredible. It's going to be intriguing what that feels like when it's eight times noisier. I don't think anybody can really prepare for that until you get out there and experience it but it's how you control that, how you react to it that's going to be the key thing."
When she ditches the hoodie, removes the earphones and steps on to her starting block she will hardly cut an intimidating figure. Short, slight – she is 5ft 5in and eight stone – and with an Aberdeenshire tan, Miley stands out against some of her Amazonian rivals. "We met up for a GB team photo after the trials we had to get into height order," she said. "Guess who was last? I couldn't believe it!"
What she lacks in raw power she makes up for with technique and tactics. She has worked with her father to squeeze as much efficiency out of every stroke as possible. The pair are also assiduous students of the sport, incorporating the latest physiological research and compiling all the information they need on their rivals. There is nothing that will surprise Miley in the pool on Saturday – but those who underestimate her will be in for a shock.


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These words are killing me! It seems I have a problem with commitment. I believe I may have an issue. Maybe it's me. I think therefore I am?
These "non-committal" words are poisonous. And I
seem to use them way too often. The language we use, even when talking to ourselves, matters. How does it make you feel when the doctor says "I think I know what is wrong with you" or if a mechanic were to say "Maybe it's your fan belt". You feel unsure. Un-trusting. You are left in an amorphous cloud of WTF!
The way out of this is awareness. Aware that I (you) am (are) using these words to make damn sure I (we) can remain lazy and not get too uncomfortable.


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Police conducts voice tests of Surendra Shetty
June 22, 2003 21:40 IST
The police on Sunday conducted voice tests of Surendra Shetty, father of actress Shilpa Shetty and co-accused in an extortion case, a top police official said in Ahmedabad.
"Voice spectrography test reports of Shetty would be sought from Forensic Science Laboratory, Ahmedabad in a few days but as of now we are satisfied with what we recorded today," he said.
Shetty was asked to read out from certain portions of the transcripts of recorded conversations of his own alleged conversation with Pankaj Agarwal, owner of Praful Sarees.
"The recordings went on for about an hour and half and we are satisfied with the content we got. We would be sending the tapes to FSL soon," he said.
The Surat police had reportedly recorded conversations between Agarwal and Shetty in which the latter had demanded money due to his actress daughter.
Surendra was taken on a three-day police remand till June 24 and is likely to be produced in the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court on June 24 on expiry of police remand, the official added.
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Originally posted by Veteran's son:[qb] Do many recruits fail Basic Training? I have no doubt that Basic Training would be very challenging and physically exhausting(I'm speaking as someone who has not been in the CF, however).I wonder what percentage of recruits successfully complete Basic Training? Would the percentage be 90-95%, for example?Again, your information and opinions would be helpful! [/qb]
Half of the people don't pass BMW the first time
"Tanning Stations on the flight deck"
I've completed bmq 5 years ago true story. Good luck on your trade courses even harder to pass . makes bmq look like elementary school .
A couple of days ago you posted a rant about how long your enrollment process is taking, care to clear up on how you could have completed BMQ 5 years ago?
I used to be ex CAF member back from 2011-2015 and did a Volunteer Release for 2-3 years.
I am quite pleased with my own efforts on BMQ at age 35 and would be ashamed of myself if I gave less than my all. To see 18 year old little pumpkins without the simple IQ to tie thier own shoes and the physical conditioning to hump thier ruck a couple of Kms is somewhat bothersome.
I have been staff on several BMQ and DP1 courses. The 35-year-old candidates in my experience often have an advantage over their 18-year-old coursemates because the older candidates are often more resilient mentally. One of the more recent changes to these courses that I can really get behind is the renewed focus on developing mental resiliency among our soldiers, sailors and aviators.
in St.Jean you can have either Hell Platoon, Hollywood Platoon, or Party Platoon.
Our son told us he was in Hell Platoon, but maybe they all say that? I seem to recall my sister telling our parents something similar.Congratulations Finn and good luck in your career. I hope you enjoy a long one!
Yes. On a side note, I'm curious as to which angle instructors find easier to instruct/which they'd prefer to instruct when it comes down to it—Candidates in peak physical condition able to handle any physical task put forth, or those who can simply do what's required physically (nothing to exceptional standards though), but can handle the psychological aspect of training much more appropriately.
If I can add something to this point made. Being in my final week here in St.Jean i have noticed a lot in the past 12 weeks one being is that if you don't have drive or passion for being here then you won't pass. However Pass/Fail rate is specific for platoon, for example my BMQ Serial started with 4 full platoons all with 60 Candidates, as of our grad week our french sister platoon has 28 students left, our other 2 english platoons have above 40 still. Another very large factor is the staff you get, in St.Jean you can have either Hell Platoon, Hollywood Platoon, or Party Platoon. I think the names speak for themselves. The bottom line here is don't come to BMQ with the mentality of "Am I going to fail" come with the mentality of "This is a breeze" you will be fine. Final point is that your instructors aren't there to fail you, that want to see you pass!
DON'T DO DUMB crap AND YOU'LL BE FINE.
DON'T DO DUMB crap AND YOU'LL BE FINE.
Wouldn't that reasoning apply to all polling on this site? In which case, why have the polling option at all?
From what I've seen, current basic training is wayyyy better at making sure people don't get injured than 20 + years ago.Just my $0.02 worth.


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Coconut oil is on the short list of things that can penetrate your hair's cuticle. When it penetrates into the cortex, it helps condition and strengthen your hair. Coconut oil helps your hair retain protein when used in a prewash treatment. If you are protein sensitive, you may want to avoid coconut oil because it can help your hair retain protein. Coconut oil also helps prevent hygral fatigue when used in a prewash treatment. What is hygral fatigue? You know how if you stretch a rubber band, it returns to the same shape. But, if you stretch the rubber band over and over and over, it no longer returns to the same shape. When your hair is wet, the weight of the water makes it stretch. Then your hair dries and goes back to the original shape. Eventually, your hair will no longer return to its original shape. That is hygral fatigue. Coconut oil (in a prewash treatment) prevents your hair from soaking up as much water, this prevents hygral fatigue. Since coconut oil prevents the hair from swelling with water, it may also prevent the cuticle from opening as it swells (becoming porous/damaged). Coconut oil can cut down on friction while combing, therefore cutting down on damage.
Much of the above info is from this link.
Coconut allergies are rare, but they do exist. You may want to do a patch test.
How can you use coconut oil for hair?
My favorite way to use coconut oil is for prewash treatments. I'll explain how to do one later in the post. You can mix coconut oil into conditioner to make it into a deep treatment or simply to make conditioner more moisturizing. You can use coconut oil to seal. (see below) I mix some coconut oil into my gelatin protein treatment. You can add coconut oil to flax seed gel. You can rub a very small amount of coconut oil on you hands to scrunch out the crunch. I use coconut oil as a pre-hair dye treatment. This helps keep your hair in better condition when you dye it. You can coat your hair with coconut oil before swimming to protect it from chlorine damage. Some people add some coconut oil to their ends at night to keep them moisturized. For many, their hair will soak up the coconut oil before morning. For me, alas, my ends are still oily in the morning.
How do you use coconut oil to seal hair? Sealing is adding a very thin layer of oil to seal in moisture (dry weather/low dew points) or seal out humidity and prevent frizz (humid weather/high dew points). Add the coconut oil after your leave in conditioner. Use very little oil, like a few drops. Rub a small amount of coconut oil in your hands and smooth it over your hair. Many people find it easier to do this by going one section at a time. Style as usual.
What kind of coconut oil should I get and where do I find it?
Coconut oil is sold in the cooking oil section of most grocery stores, health food stores, some Walmarts, and many places online. What kind should you get?
ORGANIC OR NOT ORGANIC?- IMHO, the soil it is grown in and the ground water will be able to tell if your coconut oil is organic. Your hair will not be able to tell.
EXTRA VIRGIN- From what I've read this term is meaningless for coconut oil. It is just a marketing ploy.
REFINED OR UNREFINED? Unrefined coconut oil has a lovely coconut scent. Refined coconut oil doesn't smell like coconuts. If you don't like the coconut scent, go for the refined. Many of the studies done with coconut oil use the refined coconut oil, so the refined coconut oil will work. My personal opinion from my experience is that the unrefined works much better. I can add more unrefined oil to my hair before it looks oily. This says to me more of the unrefined oil is penetrating the cuticle better and therefore it is working better. Refined coconut oil works, but I believe unrefined works better.
In India, they use Vatika oil. Vatika oil is coconut oil plus some ayurvedic herbs including henna and amla. I haven't tried this yet, but it gets good reviews. You can buy this online, or possibly at an Indian grocery store.
How do I do a coconut oil prewash treatment?
Ah, the coconut oil prewash treatment. This is the whole reason I love coconut oil so very, very much.
Add coconut oil to dry hair. Add enough coconut oil to make your hair look like you have had the flu for a week and haven't had time to wash it. (That is a stupid description, but it is the best I can do.) Your hair should look oily, but it does not need to be an oil slick. Leave the coconut oil in your hair 20 minutes to one hour before washing your hair. You can choose to leave the coconut oil on as long as overnight. If you leave it in overnight, either use and old pillow case or wrap a scarf around your head to protect your sheets. The longer coconut oil is on your hair, the more the oil is able to penetrate into the hair's cortex.
Here is my Youtube video that shows how your hair should look with coconut oil in it for a prewash treatment.
Here is a Wavy Hair Community link to my video on how to do a coconut oil prewash treatment. You must be a member to view the link. This is the video that I filmed before starting my Youtube channel. I was having issues getting videos to upload directly to blogger, so I started a Youtube channel. There is no info in this video that isn't in this blog post or the above Youtube video, but I thought I'd leave the link anyway.
How do I do my first coconut oil prewash treatment?
I suggest you do a strand/small section test the first time. For some people, coconut oil is hard to remove. If you are one of them, you don't want to end up with an oily head of hair. I'd also suggest starting with 20-30 minutes and working your way up to more time if you wish. The longer coconut oil is on your hair, the more coconut oil will penetrate into your hair's cortex. If it turns out coconut oil is hard to remove for your hair, you'll be glad you left it on a shorter time.
How do I use coconut oil to prevent damage from hair dye?
Add coconut oil as done in the prewash treatment. I've only done this a few times, but I feel it keeps my hair in better condition after being dyed. In the giant thread from The Long Hair Community, many people believe coconut oil pre-dye treatments help hair dye take better and more evenly. They even suggest using coconut oil pre-dye treatments for resistant gray hair. The Long Hair Community thread says that coconut oil (and argan oil) chelate copper. A proctor and gamble study shows that chelating copper can help with dye uptake. I can't comment personally on the better dye penetration since I changed my hair dye at the same time I started adding coconut oil pre-dye treatments. I do an overnight coconut oil treatment before I dye my hair. These links, especially The Long Hair Community link, have more and better information on using coconut oil before dying hair.
The Long Hair Community- Possible way to protect hair from conventional peroxide damage.
Curlies Curl Forum- Pre-oiling with coconut oil before chemical colour to help prevent damage.
There has been talk on the internet about coconut fading color, especially red hair color. I've never found this to be true. Here is a Beauty Brains link on the subject. Spoiler alert: They don't know if coconut oil fades color either.
Beauty Brains: Does Coconut oil fade hair color?
How do I use coconut oil to help prevent chlorine damage from swimming?
Science-y Hair Blog says to add coconut oil similarly to the way you would add it for a prewash treatment, but you should be able to use a little less oil, and then swim cap. The Natural Haven suggests you apply coconut oil, soak hair with tap water, wait 15 minutes, apply more coconut oil, put on a swim cap, swim.
Science-y Hair Blog- Your Hair on Chlorine. (there are pics of hair under a microscope)
The Natural Haven- Swimming Questions
How do I use coconut oil to prevent dry scalp?
Basically you just massage coconut oil into your scalp 30 minutes to overnight before you wash it. I've added a video by Waterlily716 on how to do this.
What else can I use coconut oil for?
I use coconut oil for several other things. Before I tell you about them, let me caution you, coconut oil is slightly comedogenic (pore clogging). If you are acne prone, test a small area first to see if it clogs pores for you (varies from person to person). Coconut oil has been shown to have a low SPF when tested in some studies (To my knowledge, the evidence is not conclusive.). What does this mean to you? It means that if you add coconut oil to your skin and go out in the sun, you might be adding some SPF and you probably aren't making matters worse. You aren't turning your self into a rotisserie chicken. One more thing. Just for the record, I'm not a person that thinks just because something is natural, it is automatically better. My routine is filled with natural and decidedly not natural products. I choose coconut oil because it works.
Chart that shows SPF's of oils.
The Beauty Brains thinks Coconut Oil's SPF is around 7.
Can I Use Coconut Oil as a Sunscreen?
I use coconut oil as a after shower oil. Some people have replaced their lotion with coconut oil. I use coconut oil as a cuticle oil. A woman at the Wavy Hair Community with very dry skin shaves her legs with coconut oil occasionally. I also use coconut oil as a under eye moisturizer. It can be used as a facial moisturizer. I use it as a make-up remover. Dr. Oz (doctor with a TV talk show) says it is very good for chapped lips and also has health benefits when eaten. It is great for popping popcorn. Coconut oil has a high water content, so it steams like crazy when you pop popcorn. It will look like it is burning, but it isn't. It makes your house smell like a movie theater. I haven't tried yet, but really want to use coconut oil to make homemade magic shell for ice cream (I'll probably skip the added spices in the recipe).
I'd love to hear about all the ways to use coconut oil that I haven't mentioned in this post.


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The BIG question which goes through the minds of millions from around the world, DOES GOD EXIST?
This is a topic which has been debated in every part of the World for centuries. We question the creations around us, such as the Sun, the Water Cycle, the Moon's Orbit, Human Creation and more. Can we prove God exists? How did the Universe come into existence?
We are fortunate today to have humans and technology controlling the traffic on our roads, the sea and the skies. There are millions of people and various technology helping control such a complex transport network around the World, yet millions of accidents and collisions still occur.
If we move up to Space, we know through the discoveries of Science that the Earth, Sun, Moon and other planets have revolved for billions of years. According to NASA's website, Earth rotates at 1,000mph and it takes 24 hours for the Earth to rotate completely. The Moon takes around 27.32 days to complete a rotation around the Earth. By comparison to the speed of the Earth, the Moon rotates about 10mph. The gravitional force of the Earth keeps the Moon pulled down towards it and the Moon orbits at the perfect speed. Any faster, the Moon would speed off into space and any slower, it would be pulled down crashing to Earth.
The Earth where about 8 billion people reside today has a circumference of 40,000km. The circumference of the Sun is 4.3 million km. The Sun and its 8 planets along with 100 billion stars are in the Milky Way Galaxy which is 100,000 light years away. The Milky Way is a Galaxy among thousands of Galaxies that form a Cluster. This Cluster with thousands of other Clusters form one Super Cluster and thousands of Super Clusters form the Universe with a length of 30 billion light years away according to Scientists. It's amazing to know how such a complex system within our Universe works without the planets colliding and no control.
Most religions believe the Universe was created by God. Scientists believe a big bang brought the Universe into existence and all the planets and stars were formed. Scientists discovered that since the Big Bang, the Universe is continuosly expanding and one day the Universe will stop expanding and fold in to itself known as the Big Crunch Theory. This will bring an end to the Universe.
Whilst researching the miracles within the Muslim scripture (The Qur'an), I was amazed to find that the Big Bang, the Big Crunch theory and the expanding of the Universe were all mentioned within the Qur'an over 1400 years ago. I have provided more detail further down the post which you will come to shortly.
God mentioned the Universe in great detail within the Qur'an which was revealed over 1400 years ago and at a time when the technology we have today did not exist.
One of the verses mentioned within the Qur'an is:
"And the moon – We have determined for it phases, until it returns [appearing] like the old date stalk. It is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming. (Qur'an, 36:39-40)"
The above verse includes a couple of miracles in itself. The Qur'an mentions the orbit of the Moon and Sun but also the shape of the Moons orbit like the old date stalk. This verse was revealed by God when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was questioned by people at the time, whether the Moon would ever clash with the Sun. I won't go into this in great detail but you can read the article The Moons Orbit for more detail. Who would have known this 1400 years ago? Scientists discovered this much later using technology which did not exist at the time.
Whilst on the topic of the Universe, I would like to expand on another miracle within the Qur'an which I mentioned above. In the 1920′s, when the new 100″ telescope was constructed at the Mount Wilson Observatory, Edwin Powell discovered that the Universe was not static, but was continuosly expanding. The Qur'an mentions the Universe's expansion over 1400 years ago. Who would have known this at the time? For further info, you can read the article The Universe Is Expanding. The Qur'an mentions much more regards the Universe, this is just a part of it.
In the earlier days it was thought that the light of the Moon was its own light. But modern science later discovered the light from the Moon is not it's own light but reflected. The Qur'an mentions verses related to the Moon's light over 1400 years ago. You can read more here Is Moon's Light Reflected. One of the verses mentioned is below:
"Blessed is He Who made Constellations in the skies, And placed therein
a Lamp And a Moon giving light." (Holy Qur'an 25:61)
Who would have known this over 1400 years ago?
You may have heard about the two seas which do not mix. Both sea's have their own temperature, salinity and density. Mediterranean sea water is warm, saline, and less dense, compared to Atlantic ocean water. No matter how much they clash, the large waves and tides, you will discover the sea's as two, as if there is an invisible barrier between them.
The verse mentions:
"It is He Who has Let free the two bodies Of flowing water: One palatable and sweet, And the other salty and bitter; Yet has He Made a barrier between them, And a partition that is forbidden To be passed." (Qur'an 25:53)
For further info read The Barrier Between The Two Seas
There is much more, as mentioned above, the Qur'an includes a verse covering The Big Bang over 1400 years ago.
The verse is:
Do not the Unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together (as one unit of creation), before we clove them asunder? We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe? (Quran, 21:30)
For further info you can read, The Big Bang Mentioned within The Quran
You may have noticed that the above verse mentions "We made from water every living thing". As we are all aware science has advanced at rapid speed over the years and we now know that Cytoplasm, the basic substance of the cell is made up of around 80% water. Science has discovered that most organisms are made up of 50% – 90% water. You can read more at
Every Living Thing Made Of Water. This was mentioned over 1400 years ago but revealed within the Arabian deserts whilst there was a shortage of water. If the verses of the Qur'an were made up, would someone really want to make up such a verse when there was a shortage of water. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had to reveal all that was sent to them as it was delivered from God via the angel Gabriel. Who would have known this over 1400 years ago?
The Qu'ran also mentions Embryology in great detail (The human creation). Up until recently it was thought that the gender of a baby was determined by the mothers cell(s). You can read more at The Birth Of A Human Being. Over 1400 years ago, the following verses were mentioned within the Qur'an:
"He has created both sexes, male and female from a drop of semen which has been ejected." (Qur'an, 53:45-46)
Was he not a drop of ejaculated sperm, then a blood clot which He created and shaped, making from it both sexes, male and female? (Qur'an, 75:37-39)
Another verse which amazed me was:
"Recite: In the name of your Lord Who created man from alaq. Recite: And your Lord is the Most Generous." (Qur'an, 96:1-3)
The word 'alaq' in Arabic mentioned in the above verse is something that clings. The word used describes leeches that cling to a body to suck blood. It was recently discovered and approved of by Professor Keith Moore that the Embryo looks like a leech!
Not long ago, a group of young Arab students/Scholars went through a task of collecting all information mentioning Embryology from the Qur'an, and followed the instructions of the Qur'an from Chapter: 25:59) which says, "Ask the person who knows."
All the information which was gathered from the Qur'an was translated into English and presented to Professor Dr Keith Moore who was the head of the department of Embryology in the University of Toronto located in Canada. Currently, Professor Dr Keith Moore is regarded as one of the highest authorities in the field of Embryology throughout the World.
After all the information was passed to Keith Moore, he was asked to give his opinion regarding the information concerning the field of Embryology mentioned within the Qur'an. After Keith Moore carefully examined the translation presented to him, he said that most of the information concerning Embryology mentioned in the Qur'an is in perfect conformity with modern discoveries in the field of Embryology and does not in any way conflict with them, BUT there were a few verses on which he could not comment as to whether they were right or wrong since the information provided by these verses was yet to be discovered or confirmed and also as there was no mention of these facts in modern writings and studies on Embryology.
But Professor Keith Moore had no knowledge that an Embryo in the initial stages looked like a leech as mentioned within the Qur'an. Fortunetly, Keith Moore had access to the Technology to confirm whether the verse within the Qur'an was true or false. Keith studied the initial stage of the Embryo under a very powerful microscope in his laboratory and compared what he observed with a diagram of a leech. The results were shocking, Keith was astonished at the resemblance between the two, both looked the same.
In the same manner Keith Moore also acquired more information on Embryology, which he was not aware of and was already mentioned within the Qur'an.
Prof. Keith Moore had earlier authored the book titled, "The Developing Human". After acquiring new knowledge from the Qur'an, in the year 1992 he wrote a new edition of the book for which he got an award for the best medical book written by a single author.
This book has been translated into several major languages of the world and is used as a text book of embryology in the first year of medical studies. Professor Keith Moore had no hesitation in accepting the Qur'an to be a divine revelation and Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to be a Messenger of God.
In the year 1976, a lecture was given which was located at the French Academy of Medicine. The lecture title was Physiological and Embryological data in the Qur'an and was delivered by a French physician Dr Maurice Bucaille. His reason for hosting the lecture was that "our knowledge of these disciplines is such, that it is impossible to explain how a text produced at the time of the Qur'an could have contained ideas that have only been discovered in modern times."
The citations included in this pamphlet appeared in the Qur'an during the 7th century CE. The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was himself illiterate and was living among illiterate people. The Arabs at that time worshipped idols and believed in horoscope and magic and were superstitious. The Arabs very actively opposed the teachings advanced by the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) through his revelations.
The Qur'an mentions much more, you will be surprised. All of the above and the ones I will be listing below have been confirmed by modern Science! Who would have known this over 1400 years ago? The Technology did not exist.
1) The Universe started from smoke. Read The Universe started from Smoke
2) The first sense to develop within an Embryo is the hearing – Read Hearing Is Developed First
3) Scientists discovered the sun rotates – Read The Sun Rotates
4) The 7 layers of Earths atmosphere are mentioned within the Qur'an over 1400 years ago – Read The 7 layers of Earths atmosphere
5) The end of the Universe and the Big Crunch Theory – Read The Universe Will End
6) We only discovered the depths of our Oceans in detail after the first Submarine was developed. The Qur'an mentions the depths of our oceans over 1400 years ago – Read The Darkness Within The Depths Of The Ocean
7) Did you know the mountains act like pegs and help stabalize the Earth. This was mentioned within the Qur'an over 1400 years ago. Read Mountains Act As Pegs
There are much more such miracles on this website but nothing compared to the vast detail the Qur'an includes. I have only described a few of the miracles mentioned within the Qur'an on this website but there are around 1,000 verses related to Science within the Qur'an !
Whilst carrying out my research I realised that the Qur'an is such a book that all the news related in it has proved to be true over the years and continues to stay ahead of us and keep up with modern science even after 1400 years. Who could have known such Science facts over 1400 years ago? Science facts which Modern Science has proven correct only after the development of powerful technology which we are lucky to have today. Facts about scientific subjects and the news given about the future, facts that no one could have known at the time the Qur'an was revealed. It is impossible for this information to have been known with the level of knowledge and technology which was available over 1400 years ago and many scientists have publically agreed that no human being could have made up such verses.
Who could have known all this over 1400 years ago? Who could have known about the Embyrology stages in such detail over 1400 years ago? Who could have known about the Water Cycle over 1400 years ago? Such detail which modern science has confirmed could not have been proven without the use of technology which exists today. Human beings are not able to dive more then 40/50 meters into the depth of the oceans without the support of specially designed equipment so who would have known details of our deep oceans over 1400 years ago without the use of a Submarine or specialist equipment?
Another amazing part of the Qur'an is, God has mentioned that if the Qur'an was not from God, we would find many inconsistencies. Not just this, but God also mentions that the Qur'an will be guarded and protected from corruption. The verses mentioned are:
If it had been from other than God, they would have found many inconsistencies in it." (Qur'an, 4:82)
"Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur'an and indeed, We will be its guardian." (Qur'an, 15:9)
Over 1400 years later the Qur'an remains unchanged and continues to keep up with modern science. If humans made up the Qur'an 1400 years ago as some believe, mentioning such verses in so much confidence would have proved very risky. Mentioning verses related to science knowing that they may be proven incorrect in the future and being so confident to reveal that if the Qur'an was not the word from God, humans would find many inconsistencies.
If the verses from the Qur'an were made up by humans the individual who put the verses together would have been a genius who could predict the future and science discoveries with a 100% guess rate.
In another powerful verse which I found very interesting was where God challenges others to create a fly if they can. No one can create a fly from nothing. The verse mentioned within the Qur'an is:
"…Lo! Those on whom ye call beside Allah will never create a fly though they combine together for the purpose. And if the fly took something from them, they could not rescue it from him. So weak are (both) the seeker and the sought!" [Quran 22:73]
For those who think the Qur'an has changed over time, if a change was to occur within the Qur'an today or in the past, it would be noticed by millions of Muslims around the world who have revised the complete Qur'an off by heart. You will not find the Arabic version of the Qur'an different anywhere around the World, as it's the same.
Another common question is I want to see God? If God was to appear the test would be over as everyone would start to follow the correct path. We are here on Earth for a reason, to carry out good deeds and worship the creator God. The World is the test centre where we are being examined but the result we will know later. We humans want to see God, yet can not stare at the Sun for more then a few seconds.
Analyse the creations around you, humans, the heart, vision, hearing, clouds, animals, insects, plants, fruit, space, the weather, the planets orbit, planets don't collide, the sun rises every morning, the expansion of the Universe, 7 layers of earths atmosphere, the moon, and think, could all this have happened with a Big Bang alone? Did the Big Bang just happen or was it initiated? Who can answer the miracles within the Qur'an?


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In the moments approaching sunset during a very productive stretch on my second day at the 2012 Minnesota State Fair, I went down the beer gardens block and ran up my sightings score with a pile of smoky party girls, but for whatever reason I decided to backtrack the beer gardens block just after finishing it, and what a profound decision that was. I had just passed this one bench not more than a minute earlier but on my return safari I spotted an angelic duo of 20-21ish wholesome girls wielding freshly lit cigarettes. It was another of those images a fetisher spends his whole day searching for….a duo of babes this wholesome with freshly lit cigarettes between their fingers with a thin stream of smoke rising into the air from them.
One was a curly-haired dark brunette in a black tanktop and jean shorts who by herself was quite a find, with a girl-next-door face and an eye-squinting look of pleasure whenever she took one of her drags. But the friend upstaged her by orders of magnitude. She was a ridiculously pretty ponytailed light brunette wearing a pink top and white shorts. Her face was another that conveyed equal parts wholesomeness and beauty, and I had already seen enough after processing about 10 seconds worth of these girls to know they'd be among my top-5 of the day. But they were just getting started….
While the dark brunette had a solid enough style, the light brunette was a much harder-core smoker, doing her own version of no-handlebars drags off of the majority of her drags where the cigarette went into her mouth and she released her grip on it temporarily wrapping her mouth around the filter of that all-white and letting the carcinogens fill her sexy body. She reclaimed possession of the cigarette after the drags and proceeded to send equal parts nose and mouth exhales blasting out of her face into the early evening sky that was more beautiful than any sunset taking place on the western horizon. Sunset was indeed quickly approaching so my photo-taking options were fast waning with my third-rate camera phone, but I did manage three photos of varying degrees of impressiveness, the first two being when the girls were standing near this bench with their beverages, presumably alcoholic although clearly not beer and somewhat surprising as the light brunette did not look 21.
In a couple of minutes, a pair of friends met them and the girls became mobile, allowing me to follow them and snap a decent photo of their asses at the moment the light brunette is in the early stages of one of her no-handlebars drags. Her cloudy exhales were fun to walk through and every time I looked at her I was impressed at how skilled of a smoker she was given both her age and her good-girl profile. She kind of reminded me of some 80s sitcom daughter character, but for the life of me I can't put a finger on which one.
Anyway, the group wandered across the street and settled onto a grassy area where I was able to see the two smokers finish their cigarettes. The dark brunette finished hers with still a third to go, dropping it at the edge of the grass and then getting in line at the food stand next to her for either food or beverage. The light brunette sexpot hadn't finished hers yet though, and continued to upstage the sunset by producing huge clouds of smoke that blinded me from seeing anything beyond it. After a couple more minutes she dropped her cigarette to the ground too without bothering to crush it, and I watched both cigarettes smolder from the grass near where they stood as neither girl was interested in keeping the fairgrounds from starting on fire amidst the serious drought the Midwest is currently mired in. It took a few minutes but the girls eventually drifted off and I was able to cross the street and identify their two Marlboro Lights butts left behind.


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The document "SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation Of Testing and Calibration Laboratories Performing On-Site Testing and Calibrations" replaces CAN-P-1632:2010 - Requirements for the Accreditation of Testing and Calibrations Laboratories Performing On-Site Testing and Calibrations.
This policy applies to testing or calibrations performed outside of a laboratory's permanent premises, for example at a client's premises or in the field. It does not apply to other permanent facilities that a laboratory or organization may possess such as those outlined in the SCC Policy on Group Accreditation (Accreditation Program Overview, Appendix F, Section 5). When the other facility is its own legal entity, it will require a separate accreditation with SCC.