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It's considered the norm to be on social media these days, but it can be hard to tell if you're using these platforms in a healthy way or going over the top. If you're worried you might be going too far, you'll want to watch out for some subtle signs you're annoying on social media. It might seem harmless to always take to Facebook when you want to get your feelings off your chest, but you might unknowingly be irking others. Social media can be a great tool, but it can also put a strain on your relationship with people and how they view you.
"As with most things in life, moderation is key and social media is no different," says social media and influencer expert Brendan Gahan over email. "If you use social media as a distraction in order to avoid interacting with the 'real world' then you've got a problem."
Everyone's habits are different, and some things bother certain people more than others, but to be safe, you don't want your online habits to tarnish your real life reputation. If you suspect you might be bothering others on the internet, watch out for these seven subtle signs that you're annoying on social media.
1. You're Getting Blocked Or Unfriended
Perhaps the most obvious sign that you're annoying others is if you find that you're frequently getting deleted. "You find that people you are attempting to follow on Twitter have 'blocked' you, or you discover someone you were once connected to on LinkedIn or Facebook is no longer a connections," says Linda Pophal, owner of Strategic Communications, over email. "Those are very good signs that something you did/said was found to be annoying. The more often this happens, the better the odds are that your content is turning some people off."
2. You're Always Trying To Sell A Product
Social media can be a great promotion tool, but keep your business and your personal pages separate. "If you're proud of an accomplishment or are starting a new business, it's fine to share that with your friends and family," says Elkins. "But when most posts are an attempt to sell you products or expertise, it gets old."
3. You Aren't Being Yourself
Posting every fun thing you do every single day can really rub people the wrong way. "I get it, you had rosé today, and you went bicycling with cute picnic baskets in the front, and you decided to have brunch at the beach, and you had some oysters wearing a super cute top, and you have a 'perfect life,' but with each increasing post, not only do I grow annoyed, but also question the authenticity of each and every encounter," says social media manager Adam Clegg over email.
4. You're Openly Judgmental
Real life rules still apply on the internet, and that includes being kind and compassionate. "This is not to eschew that critical thinking, debate and dialogue are without merit — they are definitely necessary — but the law of attraction both on and off screen posits that people will gravitate away from and even block those that are constantly judgmental," says Bais. "Rule of thumb: build up, not tear down, whether it's a person, post, or populace."
5. You Subtweet People
Sometimes it feels good to vent online, but if it becomes a habit, your friends might start to see you as full of drama, or even worse, they might constantly fear you're talking about them. "Subtweet too often, and people may peg you as passive aggressive, weak, or cowardly, none of which bolsters self-esteem," says Bais.

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Publicly available records provided by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on November 28, 2016 indicate that Florida-based brokerage and advisory firm 1st Discount Brokerage recently settled allegations of misconduct. The securities and investment fraud law firm Fitapelli Kurta is interested in hearing from investors who have complaints regarding 1st Discount Brokerage (CRD# 39164).
Formed in Florida in 1995, 1st Discount Brokerage is headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida and registered with 52 US states and territories. William Harold Corley Jr. is President; Nicky Cheng is Chief Compliance Officer; Joel De Young is Municipal Principal.
According to the firm's BrokerCheck report, 1st Discount Brokerage has received eight regulatory sanctions and three customer complaints that evolved into arbitration.
In November 2016 FINRA sanctioned 1st Discount Brokerage following allegations the firm "failed to establish, maintain and enforce a reasonably-designed supervisory system and [written supervisory procedures] regarding the sales of leveraged, inverse, and inverse-leveraged exchange-traded funds (non-traditional ETFs)." The firm allegedly permitted its representatives to recommend that customers invest in non-traditional ETFs "without performing reasonable due diligence to understand the risks and features associated with them." Certain of the customers in question, allegedly, had conservative investment objectives, and some were elderly. For reference, non-traditional exchange-traded funds are complex products that come with many risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. 1st Discount Brokerage was censured and issued a fine of $50,000; it was also ordered to pay restitution exceeding $39,000.
If you or someone you know has lost money investing with 1st Discount Brokerage, call the securities and investment fraud law firm Fitapelli Kurta at 877-238-4175 for a free consultation. You may be eligible to recoup your losses. Fitapelli Kurta accepts all cases on a contingency basis: we only get paid if and when you collect money. Time to file your claim may be limited, so we encourage you to avoid delay. Call 877-238-4175 now to speak to an attorney for free.


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Assemble Fest
Assemble Fest is a one-day theatre festival that takes place from 10am until 6pm down Newland Avenue, a multicultural community infused with local charm and international character. Working with business owners on the avenue, specially commissioned shows are performed multiple times to create highly visual, exciting and engaging experiences in a range of surroundings.
The festival strives to offer something for everyone, removing barriers people may otherwise run into when trying to access the arts. This is accompanied by free street activity, such as buskers, live art, face painting and puppet shows that are perfect for families and big kids.
This year the festival will also host a special closing event, Our Street Our Stage. Join us at Clothes Factor's car park from 7:30pm for a celebration of one of Hull's most diverse and independent communities.
The street will become the stage as we celebrate Newland's colourful history, music, residents, traders and culture through a series of promenade music, dance and visual installations. Explore the past of its iconic places, such as The New Adelphi Club and old Monica Cinema, and celebrate the diverse people that have made this avenue great.
A shared experience designed for all generations, Our Street Our Stage is a free event. Please note this will take place outdoors, so dress accordingly. Although it will be an accessible performance, it will require some walking and standing between scenes.
Whether you pop down for five minutes on Saturday 3rd June or join us for a full day, we hope to see you there!


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Gulf Shores Rentals is open 7 days a week -- hours of operations change during seasons.
Your family vacation is important to you and we know it! Gulf Shores Rentals, Inc. is proud to offer you our exceptional lineup of rental properties such as Ocean House, Surfside Shores, Legacy, Bluewater, Caribe, Phoenix, Island Tower, Lighthouse, Crystal Shores, Crystal Tower, White Caps, Royal Palms and several homes on the Gulf and Bay. Contact us today for your next fun filled trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast!
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Helly Hansen Men's HP Fjord Jacket is a sporty and lightweight sailing jacket ideal for multiple water sports and featuring unique details. This jacket is made for versatile use on the water while offering good protection against the elements.
The Fjord Jacket features a shorter cut for freedom of movement and a shorter collar and snug hood for enhanced vision. Nordic design with unique artwork from the Fjords of Norway printed across the jacket lining.
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Join us for a conversation with author Jonathan Miles about his new novel, Anatomy of a Miracle.
Here's a link to a very long review that essentially gives the book a thumbs up:
And here is a very short review from Sarah Jessica Parker that does the same:
"This wonderful book was our 4th selection for ALA Book Club Central! An astoundingly joyous and deeply humane novel by a great writer."
We are looking forward to hearing what you think!


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A great all-round motor for serious whooping, with good power and good efficiency!
Warning: do not use this motor with the Nano QX (non FPV), Nano QX FPV or Inductrix (non FPV) FCs. The motors are too fast for these FCs and will cause throttle and oscillation issues.
Its OK to use the 0615-17 motors with the Inductrix FPV FC.
17.000Kv: very fast, a noticeable boost over the -14 motors, but not as power-hungry as the -19s
performance data:
speed: 17.000Kv
operating voltage: 1.5-3.7V
1.5A load current at 3.7V (direct drive)
lifetime rating: 5-6 hours
can diameter: 6mm
can length: 15mm
shaft diameter: 0.8mm
shaft length: 5mm
weight: 1.8g
wire length: 70mm
plug: Micro-JST-1.25
To maximize performance and life span, don't run them in reverse!
Motor rotation and correct polarity is indicated by the wire color:
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Please note: wire color coding is reversed from the stock motors. (Blade has decided to code their motors differently to everyone else in the industry..) Please click here for installation instructions! (Inductrix and Nano QX have the same motor positions)


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Pursuant to Chapter 65, Rule 65C-22.001 – General Information, Florida Day Care Centers are required have proper insurance on any vehicle that is used for transporting children while under the care and supervision of the facility. Specifically, all child care facilities must comply with the inspection responsibilities and insurance requirements found in Section 316.615, Florida Statutes (2011).
Pursuant to >sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (2011) – School buses; physical requirements of drivers, all school buses and motor vehicles must be covered by single limits liability insurance to protect passengers being transported, in the following amounts:
– $5,000 multiplied by the rated seating capacity of the vehicle; or
– $100,000, whichever of the two is greater.
For purposes of the this requirement "school bus" means all motor vehicles with a seating capacity of 24 o more passengers, which is regularly used for the transportation of passengers to or from school, or to or from school activities. The term "school" includes all public and private nursery, preelementary, elementary and secondary school levels.
(b) For the purposes of this section the term "school" includes all public and private nursery, preelementary, elementary, and secondary level schools.
Automobile accidents are leading cause of childhood personal injuries. Although many automobile accidents are preventable, accidents are sometimes unavoidable and unfortunately occur. Having the required insurance on vehicles that provide transportation to children under the center's care ensures the children's safety and well-being in the event an accident does occur.


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ASHGABAT, July 22 (Reuters) - Romanian President Traian Basescu said on Wednesday he was optimistic about Turkmen gas supplies for the EU-backed Nabucco pipeline, a project intended to ease Europe's energy dependence on Russia.
Turkmen President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov said earlier this month his country was ready to supply gas for Nabucco. His statement followed a row with Turkmenistan's main partner Russia, which stopped importing Turkmen gas in April.
"Turkmenistan's position on energy security issues makes Romania optimistic on the prospects of the country's (Turkmenistan's) participation in the Nabucco project," Basescu said at a meeting with Berdymukhamedov on his visit to the Central Asian nation.
He said Romania was also interested in tapping Turkmenistan's potentially huge gas reserves. Berdymukhamedov urged closer cooperation."Today's reality demonstrates the need for joint efforts in energy supply diversification by producing countries as well as consumers and transit nations," he said.Turkmenistan produces over 70 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas annually and used to sell about 50 bcm a year to Russia. (Reporting by Marat Gurt; Writing by Olzhas Auyezov)


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Wendy's Sales Slow In Second Quarter
The Wendy's Co. (NASDAQ:WEN) appears to be struggling with slowing sales growth. The company reported on Wednesday that same-store sales rose 0.4 percent in the second quarter. Analysts had expected 1.9 percent growth. Same-store sales rose 3.6 percent in the first quarter.
Wendy's had lower restaurant sales from company locations in the quarter due to having fewer locations. The company operated 361 fewer restaurants in the second quarter. Revenue fell 21.8 percent to $382.7 million in the quarter. The company reported revenue of $489.5 million in the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings decreased 1.7 percent, to $102.5 million, from $104.3 million the previous year.
Wendy's also lowered its sales expectations for the full year, reducing its same-store sales guidance for the full year to 1 percent to 2 percent. The company previously predicted same-store sales growth of 3 percent for the period. After increasing in each quarter in 2015, traffic momentum has slowed this year. According to data from market research firm The NPD Group, quick-service traffic rose just 0.2 percent in the second quarter.
The widening gap in prices between restaurants and grocers has hurt quick-service chains' sales. The gap between the cost of eating at home and cost of dining out is at its widest point since the recession. That gap is encouraging more consumers to eat at home. Consumers' growing desire for healthier options have also caused problems for many in the industry. Many customers regard newer operators such as Shake Shack, Chipotle and Panera as a better choice, despite their higher prices.
Many quick-service chains are trying out new menu items and discounts to attract customers. Wendy's used a combination of limited-time offers and its 4-for-$4 value offer. Burger King now sells hot dogs in the U.S. McDonald's has launched all-day breakfast and is planning to introduce more fresh ingredients.
Wendy's has 315 company-owned locations available to sell to franchisees, and announced on Wednesday that it has buyers for all of those restaurants. Those sales are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Wendy's is also acting as a third party in sales of franchisee-owned locations to other franchisees. The company made 13 transfers of locations in the second quarter and expects to make 200 of the deals this year. Wendy's wants to limit its ownership to just about 5 percent of its 6,500 locations.


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Go after perpetrators of child abuse in FLDS case
State treatment of mothers and children is just shameful
Why do Texas officials, especially Child Protective Services, seem so intent on punishing the mothers and children of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints ranch in Eldorado?
In fact, the actions of state officials against the FLDS community in Eldorado may be a tragedy in the making, at least for the moms and kids concerned.
The officials' raid and attempt to remove the children away from their mothers has the potential of seriously harming these 416 children for the rest of their lives.
It is becoming increasing apparent that either officials were duped into obtaining a false warrant or obtained a warrant for which they knew there was no reasonable factual basis.
It is also clear the evidence Texas Child Protective Services has so far is slim, to say the least, and even that questionable evidence may have been manufactured.
If there was child abuse, it should be punished — that means the perpetrator and not the mothers and the children. It is the culpable man or men who should be arrested.
Nothing at this time suggests wrongdoing to justify mass separation of all the children from their mothers. Otherwise, all that happens is victimizing innocent children. So far, nothing has come to light that shows any grievous misconduct at the Eldorado ranch. In fact, it now turns out that the one alleged perpetrator has been in Colorado all the time.
Yet, CPS convinced the judge that mass genetic testing was necessary and wants to move forward, removing children from their moms.
And why does the judge — who rather shamefully referred to the mass proceedings she engineered as a "cattle call" — need to wait until June for another hearing on the future of the children? There are plenty of retired judges around who could help resolve these cases quickly. All that happens in the meantime is the kids suffer more and more.
One certainly can get the impression the officials may be motivated more by bias against the FLDS people because of their practice of plural marriage and their self-isolation in an enclave. It would not be the first time in American history that majority society has struck out against Mormons or other self-isolating religious groups.
Simply because their beliefs and lifestyle are very different, and maybe even incomprehensible to majority society, is no reason to leverage the law against them. Religious freedom is a cardinal tenet of the First Amendment. It may be hard to swallow for many "mainstream" folks, but it is essential to any pluralist democracy.
And so is due process.
These children are taught that they live on a ranch, insulated from the general community, because the majority society acts arbitrarily and capriciously toward religious minorities. State officials and the judge are reinforcing that view.
Imagine what kind of trauma befalls a young child who is rounded up with everyone else and transported en masse to live in Fort Concho State Park and then herded off to the city coliseum in San Angelo — all while the state tries to take them away from their mothers.
This sad situation needs to be resolved — quickly — for the children's sake. Punish the wrongdoer, if any, but not the children and their mothers.
And, if the state has committed a grave error, the officials should apologize and let everyone return to their lives.
Harrington, based in Austin, is director of the Texas Civil Rights Project (TexasCivilRightsProject.org). The nonprofit foundation promotes civil rights and economic and racial justice throughout Texas.


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Step 1) Fill the simple form below to make a credit card deposit for the number of tickets you wish. You will be asked to enter your address and email. Please note that your credit card will not be charged immediately, only a credit card reservation will be done (in the same way as when you rent a car and leave your card as guarantee).
Step 2)You will receive an automatic email confirmation if the reservation of your payment was successful. Please be sure to enter a valid email, otherwise, your reservation cannot be processed.
Step 3) If spaces on the requested date are available, we will process your crecit card reservation and charge it for the total, and mail you a voucher with all details about the tour.
If there not enough spaces are available, we will NOT charge your credit card, but cancel the reservation and get back to you with alternatives.
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Representation, mental health focus of USG debate
The three remaining Undergraduate Student Government presidential campaigns took turns fielding questions from USG adviser and debate moderator Matt Couch Thursday night throughout an hour-long debate that gave candidates one last chance to get their message out to the public, with much of the evening focused on mental-health services and efforts to make students feel represented.
The event may have been called a debate, but there was very little debating, as each candidate stayed close to home and focused on their own campaign. With campaigns wrapping up and the election taking place next week, each candidate took the opportunity to expand upon their many policy points while answering a wide-range of questions.
When asked what single policy point they would focus on if they became president, all three candidates listed a number of things. Presidential candidate Stephen Post, a third-year in economics and political science, listed three policy points — affordability, inclusion and a focus on mental health. Candidate Andrew Jackson, a third-year in Spanish and political science, while touching on a few points, said his No. 1 objective would be inclusion within the university, most notably gender-inclusive housing. Candidate Reagan Brooks, a third-year in marketing said their campaign focus would be to cut USG funding and give the money back to the student body, primarily student groups.
Mental Health Services
One thing that all three candidates agreed on was that the mental health and counseling services provided by the university need to be improved, but each had their own take on how to improve it.
Brooks said his priority would be to increase counselors to help cut down on wait times. Brooks cited a recent Lantern article that detailed how some counseling services were on an up-to-six-week wait for students, which he called unacceptable.
"A student that needs help, needs help now," he said.
Post said he himself struggles with mental-health issues, said that when he went to OSU Counseling and Consultation Service, he was referred to services off campus, and stressed that the university should be able to have all resources available on campus.
"Having gone through our CCS services, seeing what it's like, it wasn't the best experience," Post said. "If a student needs counseling every week, we need to have enough counselors on staff to provide that."
Jackson, who also spoke of his personal struggle with mental health, praised the counselor that he works with right now through CCS, but said there could be improvements.
"We want to push for an implementation of an online mental-health portal," Jackson said. "Students can go online, work through their situation with an online counselor, and that way they don't even have to leave their bedroom."
USG Representation
After touching on topics such as affordability and safety, Couch turned the discussion to USG itself in the closing question, asking each candidate if they thought that USG adequately represented all students.
Jackson acknowledged a misrepresentation in the past, but said that it is changing and improving, saying more progress is needed. He noted himself and his running mate, Sophie Chang, a third-year in environment, economy, development and sustainability, as minorities in society whose experiences can help them best represent the student body at large. Jackson is gay and Chang is a woman of color.
Post said it is part of the vision of his campaign to bridge the gap between USG and the student voice on campus, and that will help increase inclusion and diversity. Post cited his slate as a diverse representation of the student body, including 21 women and eight LGBT members running for positions within his campaign.
Brooks said that the misrepresentation in USG is a fair critique, and added that the problem is the disconnect between USG and the student body. He said that USG doesn't "have a magic wand to solve all of the problems," and needs to stop being viewed as such. Brooks is running a campaign as a USG outsider.
Upcoming Election
Each candidate may differ on approach, but they all closed in similar ways, saying that they want to bring change to a university that is going through trying times.
The election will begin on Monday, March 6 at noon and will close on Wednesday, March 8 at midnight.


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Monday, an op-ed piece in the Huffington Post discussed the merits of a controversial proposal by New York state to ban the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages to those using SNAP benefits. The article was first said to be authored by Marion Nestle who, while she does agree with Geoffrey Canada's viewpoint, did not actually take part in writing the article. Nevertheless, it has re-sparked discussion among nutrition and food policy experts about this proposal, which was first introduced in October 2010 and is still under consideration by the USDA (it will hopefully be decided on soon). In an effort to combat rising obesity among disadvantaged populations, the proposal entails a pilot program lasting 2 years that would not allow SNAP (aka food stamps) participants to purchase sugar-sweetened beverages with their benefits. Of course, they can still purchase them without using benefits – obviously, this is not an outright ban on soda.
First, the basics on soda and its relation to obesity. Research consistently shows that sugar-sweetened beverages, especially soda, are significant contributors to obesity and related health outcomes, like diabetes. Nutritionists and health experts know that soda is devoid of any nutritional value – it's liquid candy, sometimes with added caffeine. As the HuffPost article points out, a striking 6% of SNAP benefits were spent on sugar-sweetened beverages in 2009 (according to the USDA). Because of these facts, soda has been declared the enemy by the health community and many obesity prevention efforts center around the formidable task of eliminating soda from America's diet. Mayor Bloomberg is well-known for his public health campaigns (anti-smoking, anti-salt, menu labeling in restaurants, etc.), and soda is his latest foe.
While I do agree that we need innovative approaches to tackling obesity, I'm a strong proponent of using carrots (rewards/incentives) versus sticks (penalties/disincentives) as a founding methodology. First, soda consumption is not the only thing causing obesity – it is one of many factors, most of them dietary but many intertwined with social and genetic causes. Many people, particularly those who are less educated, don't understand that the components of their diet are unhealthy – as such, preventing people from buying soda with food stamps doesn't necessarily mean that you're teaching them soda is unhealthy. And, if they really want soda, they will find a way to buy it. I think it would be more effective to offer incentives for using food stamps to purchase healthier foods, like pilots that have proposed giving double value for SNAP benefits used to buy fruits and vegetables. Either way, I believe there needs to be an educational component to this type of pilot program or the message won't sink in.
What are your thoughts on the matter?
For more takes on the issue:Marion Nestle in the San Fransisco Chronicle Center for Science in the Public Interest New York Times – April 2011 New York Times – October 2011 City Journal
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Provincial police offering virtual ride-along to attract recruits
The OPP is embarking on an "unprecedented" hiring spree, using social media and virtual ride-alongs to attract potential candidates.
"We will purposefully open the doors to the public, on a global scale, eliminate barriers to accessing what policing in the OPP is about, and invite the best qualified candidates to come serve our communities by joining a police service which is second to none," said Insp. Bryan MacKillop, director of OPP recruitment.
The OPP said it will be on a hiring spree for the "foreseeable future" as it looks to replace hundreds of officers on the verge of retirement.
The police force said the situation offers a rare opportunity to enhance diversification and give people a taste of the OPP experience. They plan to do that with a "virtual outreach" through Twitter and Facebook.
It begins Wednesday with a virtual ride-along from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The public will be able to follower an officer, from call to call, over Twitter.
On Feb. 10 there will be a "Breaking Barriers" live-stream with officers from different social and cultural backgrounds sharing experiences about their OPP careers.
On Feb. 17, Commissioner Vince Hawkes will give opening remarks to the live stream of a recruitment information session about what it takes to be a competitive candidate.
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text: Russia Today talks with Craig Holman, Seton Motley and Arun Gupta on January 23 asking: How have Super PACs changed the face of campaigns? Are there too many Super PACs? How have they changed the tone of the debate? Do the ads they produce really help Americans figure out who is a better candidate? And can voters see who's spending these unlimited amounts of money on campaigns?


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This remarkable, small vinaigrette or rectangular form is from China (or possibly of Chinese workmanship from Southeast Asia). It is covered on all sides (including the base) with the finest silver filigree. It is heavy for its size, on account of its double walls and the compartment hidden in the interior in which was stored absorbent material soaked in a fragrant oil such as clove or lavender oil.
The compartment inside is covered with a small hinged lid that is also composed of silver filigree. The interior shows the original absorbent cotton-like material.
The vinaigrette has a hinged lid. It also has an eyelet on one side which would have allowed it to be worn suspended on a chain as a pendant – eighteenth century European ladies would have worn the item and when their carriage drove over an exposed drain they could have reached for their vinaigrette to help them recover from the smell.
Most probably the vinaigrette was entirely gilded (gold-plated) but now only the interior retains the original gilding, which remains bright and vibrant.
Another Chinese export silver example (but with solid chased sides rather than with filigree) is illustrated in The Oriental Gallery (1994, no. 82).
This vinaigrette is in excellent condition. It is a fine and rare example.
The Oriental Art Gallery, 'Oriental Jewellery and Works of Art', 1994.


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Dear all,
As I am preparing my session for the .NET DevCon conference in Nuremberg, I'd like to give you a idea of what I'm going to talk about. It'll feature Visual Studio Add-Ins, with a major focus on productivity-increasing add-ins. Furthermore, it will briefly explain the necessary steps to be taken once a developer can't find a needed functionality. And last but not least, it'll also include something SharePoint 2010 related. So stay tuned!
On the 6th of June, we'll also be at the OpenNight, to be available for community and developer questions.
See you there, at the .NET DevCon!
You can find an abstract about my session here.
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Tonight we reviewed the story of the battle of Badr. My son was particularly curious about the Angels with black turbans that fought for the Prophet (s).
My son was confused about why they had black turbans instead of white. I think this is a point I will ask about when I have a chance because I am curious about this detail as well.
I was pleased that as we read the story focused on the mercy of the Prophet (s) towards the Quraysh. This emphasis gave the story a happy ending feel even with a topic that might otherwise seem heavy.
Please share your ideas for teaching children about the Sira of the Prophet(s).


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- community-based health centers
- free clinics
- rural health centers
- hospitals
- colleges of nursing
- community outreach organizations
- training and capacity-building organizations
More than half of all pregnancies in South Carolina are unintended. And it is estimated they cost the state more than $200 million each year. With more women of reproductive age in need of publicly funded contraceptive and family planning services and a shortage of services in most South Carolina counties, there is a tremendous gap in solving this problem.
To effect significant change, New Morning is serving as the backbone organization for the largest coordinated contraceptive access effort in our state's history. It's an alignment of South Carolina organizations with the shared vision to reduce unintended pregnancies and create a healthier South Carolina.
Here's how we're doing it:
Because when people have the tools and resources they need to take control of their reproductive health, they are empowered to truly Choose Well.
Thanks to the gracious support of foundations and major donors, we can achieve the following powerful results:
A third-party evaluator will assess the initiative over a four-year period to determine its efficacy and inform future efforts to reduce unintended pregnancies.


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_Dubya Press Release
- Dubya USA will now be offering Talon Factory Wheelsets.
- These wheelsets feature Talon billet hubs, Talon Factory rims, and high quality stainless steel spokes and nipples.
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This Dart may have started as a simple 2-door sedan/coupe version (not the hardtop because you can see a "post"...I dunno...it is a 50s/60s American car thing) but it now has a 440 cubic inch big block V8 mated to a 727 automatic transmission.
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Fenderwell headers on a Dodge Dart are a bit of a red flag. On most Chevies, they're just metal splash shields, and a lot of Dodge owners get the idea they can hack them up with impunity. Except that on a Mopar A-body, they're structural, and effectively serve as the front frame rails. If you're taking a look at this one, make sure he's put in some other reinforcement to account for the missing stiffness from the front fenders. Fenderwell holes with sharp corners are also trouble, as these tend to crack.ReplyDeleteReplies
Nice info, speaking of headers where are the 440 shots? Should be the first thing one photographs!Delete
I agree not one motor shot a buddy of mine had a 65 Valiant with a 383 also had fenderwell headers only way it would go in would never clear with the factory manifoldsReplyDelete
also had a remote oil filter as that was a clearance issue also.
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But will you really want to go anywhere further than for a mountain walk? There is after all a pool to swim in and to relax. Perhaps get some exercise. A small gym with regular workout equipment is at your disposal. Or, if you prefer, you can rent a bicycle and explore the area on two wheels.
Fancy a quick snack? The mews on the hillside, the tiny 4-house cluster that is Samonas the place to stay and just be, has its own authentic kafeneio for guests...help yourself to coffee and snacks, soft drinks and basics and just leave the money in the jar - trusted, yes you are!
Or visit Turkish fort and Minoan hill town of Aptera, with Roman cisterns, ruined Doric temples and a still-intact 12th-century monastery ; highlights of the new excavations are the foundations, flagstones, water ducts and more ... fabulous views as well. The Minoan Tombs in the same area are also impressive.
You may visit Stylos springs, walk along rivers Kiliaris, Xydias or Almyros, marvel the biotope of Georgioupoli and the unique Kourna Lake
In the entire region there are more than 200 caves, the nearest Samonas cave located next to our settlement as well as the church of Agios Samonas
The gorge of Diktamos, 10 km long, is spectacular. Inside the other very near gorge of the area the Ramni-Macheri you will come across the Byzantine church of Agios Nikolaos as well as of Agios Mamas.
Feel more active you can tackle the famous Samaria Gorge on a long day trip
Visit Chania (40 min drive), with its lovely, picturesque Venetian fishing harbour, an Archaeological Museum housed in a former church, unique pedestrian alleys lined with arty shops and a indoors market selling local products, herbs and delicatessen
There are boat trips from Almirida to the sea caves at Drapanos and from Chania to Agii Theodorii island, or maybe you would like to visit the well-known, spectacular Balos Beach from Kissamos Port (around 1.5 hours drive)
Rethymno (around 45 mins drive) is another Venetian town in Crete and a worth visit for its cobbled streets, Ottoman minarets, colourful old harbour and an impressive 16th-century Venetian fortress
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Discussion in 'Photojournalism & Sports Gallery' started by streettrailpark, Apr 16, 2009.
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If i was shooting this i would be in the bowl with a wide angle
Yea, right now I only have a 50mm and a 10.5mm, and superwide shots are so cliche in bmx they're boring, so I chose the 50.
nice but a lower angle would probably look spot on
Second is much better than the first IMO, composition looks a lot nicer. A little underexposed though, are you working with any flash?
i definitely like the second one more and agree that being a little lower would have been best. i really like that shadow (i may stand alone here).
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Some of the more interesting experiences I've had were results of plans that changed unexpectedly. Something like that seems to be happening again.
I had expected to teach a short course for July and part of August. However, that course has been cancelled. C'est la vie. Also, the plans of a friend I was going to visit in Paris changed. I could have gone there anyway and spent my time walking or cycling the streets and lingering in the museums (especially the Rodin, Picasso and d'Orsay) and galleries. But, as I've lived in the City of Light and returned several times, I would have preferred to have done those things with my friend.
So, deciding I wanted some adventure in the time I had off this summer, I booked a trip to Prague.
Now I am trying to make a decision. You might have already guessed what it is. Should I:
- bring one of my bikes with me,
- rent a bike
- buy a bike there (I even thought about buying a cheap one and selling it or giving it away when I leave), or
- buy a cheap bike, bring it with me and leave it there?
I returned from my last European bike tour--in the Alps--a few weeks before 9/11. That was also the last time I brought a bike on a flight. Things were relatively simple then, at least on international flights. Passengers were allowed two checked pieces of luggage, with a maximum weight of 44 kilograms (70 pounds.) A bicycle in a box or carrier was counted as one of those pieces of luggage. Air France and KLM, in particular, were accommodating to cyclists (Are you surprised?) but I never had trouble on other carriers I used, including Air India, Tower Air (remember them?) or Laker Skytrain (R.I.P.)
Lately, though, I've heard some horror stories from people who brought their bikes on flights. They don't include what airlines charge for doing so. It seems that policies regarding such things are made in situ by whoever happens to be on duty.
As I'm spending ten days in Prague, and don't plan to spend all day every day on a bike loaded with panniers and such, I'm not quite as fussy about what I'll ride. I want it to more or less fit, of course, and to be at least reasonably satisfying (to me, anyway) to ride.
This is one time having a Brompton might have been handy. I thought about buying one a while back. But Hal, who set up my Mercians said that while he is satisfied with the quality of the bikes (Bicycle Habitat, in which he works, sells them.), he doesn't like the fact that they have proprietary parts that are necessitated by some of the nonstandard dimensions of the bike. Also, while some Brompton riders have told me they like their rides, what they and others have told me indicates that the bikes still have some of the qualities I disliked (some of which have to do with the ride) in folding bikes I've owned and ridden.
I guess I could stretch (and hopefully not blow) my budget and buy a Brompton. Or I could buy some less expensive folding bike. Or I could do one of the things I listed earlier in this post. Or I could stop beginning sentences with "or." Seriously, if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
P.S. I had intended to post this last night. But I had trouble with my Internet connection. I guess that's the price one pays for being cheap: My Internet connection is free.


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In order for a company's content marketing platform to be effective, its content must include five key elements. These elements are so crucial and interlinked that if even one is missing, the whole content marketing strategy may suffer. But before considering these elements, you must be sure that your content is of high quality, educational, and not overtly promotional and that it leaves readers feeling they have learned something by taking the time to read the information.
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My name is Zoë. I'm originally from Milton Keynes, UK. During the last three years I have lived in Edinburgh, Tokyo, Nagasaki and now Fukushima. My hobbies include photography, travelling, trying local specialties and learning about Japanese culture.
I moved to Fukushima at the beginning of August, and currently work for Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association. My job is to travel around Fukushima Prefecture, take photographs and write articles and model day courses for the places that I think are worth visiting – to give my organisation a different perspective! I have also spoken at international events and conferences about the prefecture.
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Fukushima Prefecture has had a lot of attention in the media for the past five years, and not for the right reasons. I realised how little information there was on the Prefecture in English (except for that relating to 3.11) when trying to research for my dissertation at university, so I am really happy to have the opportunity to help my readers rediscover Fukushima.
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What You Need to Know About BREXIT - The Full Documentary
BREXIT THE MOVIE shows a side of the EU they don't want us to see: the sprawling self-serving bureaucracy, the political cynicism, the lack of accountability, the perks, the waste, the cronyism, the corruption.
BREXIT THE MOVIE cuts through the patronizing intellectualism of the noble, higher goals of 'Project Europe', to reveal the self-interestedness of the political-bureaucratic class which runs and benefits from the EU.
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A Financial Breakdown is Going to Send Gold Soaring
"At a minimum gold will rise to $3,000. A more likely scenario, however, is that the world's financial system will break down completely. In that case, gold will rise as high as $10,000 to $40,000 - a point at which all credit - paper will be backed by gold."
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Has Kirby seen demand for precious metals higher than right now? Kirby says, "No, I haven't. I also have never seen this much interest to procure or own physical precious metal. Up until 2010, central banks were net sellers of gold, and since 2010, they have been net buyers of physical precious metal, and they never bought more than last year, except this year will be bigger than last year.
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How many "emergency" "secret" meetings do the central planners, around the world, need to have before the citizens of the respective countries begin to fully understand and take notice that something is very, very wrong? This year
The G-20 central planners have scheduled an "emergency" meeting for summer 2016. What will the topics be? Could it possibly be the fact the global economy is on the verge total collapse? With the Baltic Dry Index, Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, not to mention commodities, all spiraling out of control to the downside, do you think there may be a reason for these people to be concerned? My guess is they could care less and are simply meeting in order to determine how the remaining wealth, in their respective countries, will be divided as the global economy continues grinding to a halt.
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Alcohol 101 – the Best Class on Campusby Sabrina Behrens, MA | November 18, 2008
Alcohol use by underage college students has increasingly grown as a large issue across the United States. Excessive, or binge drinking among college students is associated with a variety of negative consequences, such as a decrease in academic productivity, unwanted sexual encounters and an increase in violent behavior.
Many colleges have made an attempt to examine the root cause of such extreme drinking by students, and have developed programs to deter students from consuming alcohol. These programs have traditionally included education and counseling to increase the student's awareness and knowledge regarding consequences of heavy drinking. These programs have been found to show little impact on student's overall alcohol consumption. Alternate attempts to curb drinking on college campuses have been designed to alter the environmental, psychosocial causes for drinking among college age students as an attempt to reshape attitudes and social norms regarding alcohol consumption.
The concept that student perceptions of campus drinking norms will directly influence an individual's decision of how much to drink has been the focus for the trend to reshape these social norms. The notion that others drink excessively may cause students to feel justified and pressured to consume more alcohol than they would if lead to believe that their peers drank more moderately.
Anti-drinking campaigns including newspaper advertisements and flyers have attempted to reshape the concept of drinking by pushing the idea that most college students do not drink in excessive amounts. Certain slogans such as "4 or More and You Won't Score" are used to express that excessive drinking (4 or more drinks) is not "cool."
Studies have shown that a variety of factors including a party-like atmosphere and having school friends present during a social event will increase the likelihood that alcohol will be consumed in large quantities. These factors are unlikely to be altered by flyer's and newspaper advertisements. Pressure to conform to social norms of college drinking does seem to be a contributing factor to the consumption of alcohol on college campuses, but is not the sole reason college age students drink excessively.
Perhaps the main motivation for why college students consume alcohol is to escape from reality, release stress and relax in a social setting. These factors are key in understanding why alcohol consumption is at an all time high among college age students, regardless of attempts by college campuses to reshape student attitudes.
Programs that focus upon constructive methods of relieving stress and encouraging students to find healthy alternatives to partying could be more effective in reducing alcohol use on college campuses. Posting flyer's and newspaper advertisements focusing on alternatives to partying would be more helpful than pressuring students to stop drinking by deeming it "uncool."
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Population considerations
Diverse group.
Homeless people are a diverse group characterized by a high degree of economic insecurity, social isolation, poor health outcomes, mental illness, and substance abuse (Wiecha, 1991). A growing proportion of the homeless population includes families (Strasser, 1991).
Homeless individuals and families face high levels of stress on a daily basis. Obtaining high-quality food may not be as important as finding shelter, employment, or being able to provide food to children (Gelberg, 1995).
Food insecurity.
Homeless individuals may have limited or uncertain access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods. They may not be able to acquire foods in socially acceptable ways (Smith, 2008). Strategies that homeless individuals may use to obtain food include: participating in government nutrition programs; taking food from shelters; stretching food at the end of the month; visiting food pantries and soup kitchens; using coupons; pawning personal belongings; sacrificing food for their children; and scavenging in dumpsters (Richards, 2006).
Underuse of food assistance programs.
Many homeless individuals qualify for government programs but changing eligibility requirements and stigma associated with participation can act as barriers (Algert, 2006). In addition, research has found that food stamps do not adequately cover monthly food expenses (Richards, 2006).
Access to services.
Limited meal hours, infrequent service, and travel distances may interfere with an individual's ability to obtain a meal from charitable services (Tarasuk, 2009).
Storage and food preparation.
Homeless individuals may not have access to refrigerators or cooking facilities, which can severely limit ability to safely store and prepare healthy food. Shelters may also have rules that limit the types of foods allowed in rooms. Some shelters only allow non-perishable items, which may force participants to buy less nutritious foods (Richards, 2007).
Foods available to the homeless.
Soup kitchens, shelters, and food pantries provide foods that are appropriate for emergencies or supplements to dietary intake; however these foods usually have limited availability and do not provide adequate long-term nutrition (Wiecha, 1991). Although some meals are nutritionally sufficient, many homeless individuals do not eat often enough to achieve an adequate diet (Strasser, 1991).
Nutrient Inadequacy.
Inconsistent food patterns from poor, and possibly unsanitary, sources of nutrition can lead to vitamin, mineral, protein, and/or energy deficiencies (Gelberg, 1995). Poor nutrition over time can increase the risk of or exacerbate health conditions (Dachner, 2002).
Hunger-obesity paradigm.
Youth and adults who are food insecure are often overweight and obese. Studies have linked food scarcity with an increased occurrence of overeating when food is available. Energy-dense foods are typically the most cost-effective and easily accessible (Smith, 2008).
Strategies to address these considerations
Collaborative effort.
Appropriate changes may be better achieved through health, housing, and charity groups working together and considering broader health, living conditions, and psychological factors that the homeless population faces (Wicks, 2006).
Social support.
Policies, legislation, and programs aimed at providing income and housing opportunities to homeless individuals can support basic survival needs and allow healthy eating to become a higher priority and more feasible (Dachner, 2002). Other programs, such as affordable day care and substance abuse programs, can provide additional social support to allow individuals to seek and obtain employment (Richards, 2006). Food providers can facilitate a more positive social climate during mealtime by ensuring a clean and well lighted dining area; respectful, courteous, and caring staff; hygiene facilities; smaller tables that seat three or four individuals; and providing several menu options (Strasser, 1991).
Navigate the system.
Helping homeless individuals get to the right place at the right time, and with necessary information, to enroll or participate in food and nutrition assistance programs can increase use of food assistance programs (Strasser, 1991). Case management has also been suggested as a mechanism to help homeless individuals overcome barriers and increase use of food assistance programs (Heslin, 2003).
Coordination of efforts.
Meal services outside of the shelter system may be intermittent and uncoordinated; an assessment of services and collaboration of efforts may provide more consistent and efficient coverage to the homeless population (Tarasuk, 2009).
Resident autonomy.
Access to kitchen and food storage facilities in shelters and hotels may have a positive influence on food expenditure, food preparation, and diet quality (Wiecha, 1993). A community garden and/or kitchen could allow residents to participate more in food production and preparation (Davis, 2008).
Monitor nutritional quality of foods served.
Registered dietitians can assist with food service management to ensure that adequate amounts and a variety of nutritious foods are available at shelters (Richards, 2006).
Fundraising and seeking more nutritious donations as a priority can improve the nutritional quality of foods served to homeless individuals (Davis, 2008). These actions can assure the continuation of food assistance programs.
Educate food providers.
Training food providers in meal planning and food safety can improve their ability to feed special interest populations, such as children, pregnant women, or individuals with chronic disease (Wiecha, 1991).
Assess food distribution systems.
Including shelters in the distribution systems that serve federal school food programs will provide access to USDA commodities and allow an increased variety of foods to be offered. State and local governments could consider offering tax incentives and subsidies to local farmers, produce vendors, and larger food stores to entice donation of a portion of produce and other healthy foods to shelters and food pantries (Oliveira, 2002).
Non-profit hunger education programs.
Use of effective programs can improve the diets of those who are homeless. Successful education programs have included sessions on food budgeting, grocery shopping, basic nutrition and fitness, and food preparation and safety (Oliveira, 2002). However, in order for participants to practice acquired knowledge and skills, barriers to acquiring and preparing healthy foods need to be addressed.
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Kevin Durant's back was almost completely covered in tattoos already and yesterday he inked up the last blank skin that was left.
Durant calls his ink "business tattoos" because he's only inked in places that his jersey covers.
Here's what his back looked like before his tattoos were complete, notice the blank slate on the bottom right:
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Hi! I'm Erynn. I'm a writer living in Toronto, Canada. I write for thefullestmag.com regularly, freelance around the web, and here on this blog sporadically. My writing weaves through conversations about media, people, culture, technology and anything else that pops into my world. I love talking about the way we talk about things, and my work often touches on systems of oppression, through a feminist lens heavily informed by intersectional feminist voices.
Okay, and how did you get to be so awesome?
I'm really smart. Okay, but seriously, I have a ridiculously high IQ, which is really only useful for saying you have a high IQ. I have ADHD, which means that even though I hate folding laundry, my brain works like a database and I see connections where often others don't. I have 20 years of experience in performing arts and acting, which is really just professional listening and empathy. My father worked in IT and communications security, so growing up I had access to all the fun toys and developed technological literacy and the ability to quickly adapt and learn new tools. My mother was a diplomat, so I can also navigate bureaucracy and red tape like a champ.
I wish Google had hired me to tell them why Google Glass was going to flop.
I'm best suited to a translator role. I'm very good at explaining people to engineers and explaining technology to people. I understand systems and organizations and poke at things that are considered "the norm". Whether you're looking for a workshop, a lecture or a longterm consultancy, what I do is shake up assumptions, find the weak spots and then drive for change. All change requires conversation, and I tailor my work to your needs so drop me a line below and let's chat!
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About Us
Tene Agricultural Solutions is working with various stakeholders to overcome systemic challenges in the agricultural sector. We have built a team of dedicated professionals from different sectors to chart new ways of communicating concepts and observations across space and time. We also create resources that empower the next generation of farmers, researchers, professionals and other stakeholders in agriculture and allied sectors.
Our Products
Agriculture is undoubtedly the biggest and the most diverse sector, which is a significant challenge for designing, developing and taking ICT products to people. At tene-ag, we understand and appreciate this diversity. Our products are designed to suit every farmer, every crop, in every agro-climatic situation. Built on Amper AXP, the tene-ag platform allows our products to be implemented anywhere in the world. While it enables a completely decentralised implementation of our products, it allows for centralisation of data flow from the agricultural fields through various levels of hierarchy. "One platform for the world" has always been the motto while we design our products.
eSAP is a true reflection of the vision of the company. The product has been built on our patentpublished architecture. Also, the patent claimed has been declared to be globally unique. eSAP won the prestigious ASSOCHAM award (2014) for the best e-initiative in agriculture in India.
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As part of Tene's long-term planning, we have initiated a unique concept of crop-doctors who are self-employed and digitally empowered. It is an ambitious program to create a wave of self-employed agricultural extension force (akin to medical doctors).
This is a unique product that aims at realtime management of field activities and agricultural data. Through Yaksha, one shall be able to handle an activity of any nature, at any place, and at any time.
Our Partners
Tene-ag believes that partnerships and collaborations are necessary for making a positive impact on the farming sector. Our partners and collaborators include government, corporate and non-governmental organisations. International organisations like CABI are also our partners. We welcome collaborations with organisations, both national and international, that can contribute to agricultural knowledge, training of rural youth, or provide extension services to the farming sector.
Knowledge &Training Partner
CAB International is a not-for-profit international organization that was established more than a century ago. Since then, CAB International has been relentlessly working with various national and state governments
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We partner with farmer, scientists, entreprenuers and companies in the agricultural sector and various farm centric organizations. It is often said that human civilization started with farming.
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LMAO!!! Sorry but if you don't fall out at first glance of Mariah Carey as a young girl, then we're just trippin'. Oh gosh… Peep it in 5…4…3…2…1 Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the 'Busted Grills' Category
Stop Playing With Us!!!! LMAO!!!! Ya'll Got To See Mariah As a Youngin'… Lawd Be The Answer!
Posted by Media Outrage on January 7, 2010
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Busted Grills Vol.78
Posted by Media Outrage on April 15, 2009
Tiffany Pollard, aka, I Love New York, took this BEEEEYUUUUUTIFUL picture and posted it on her Twitter page. We must say that she's just GORGEOUS. Please do ignore that ignant ass title, sometimes folks at MO get carried the f*ck away, like it's a damn beauty pagent going on up HERE, with our staff. SMH. We know DT, and Marathon_Man, Udamnright, JoneBlaze, Paul, Hovy's Home, Banga, and JJ Evans would give their right arm and throw they momma down a flight of steps just to wake up to a face this pretty. How many of you follow her shows?
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Busted Grills Vol. 1
Posted by Media Outrage on November 10, 2008
Tiffany Pollard aka New York hit up the Angels of East Africa Celebrity Charity Event in Los Angeles this weekend. Besides the dog face the most noticeable things on New York are those air bags she calls titays. Golden looks totally normal in some flicks, and then completely tore the f&ck up in others, we really don't know what her deal is. One thing is for sure they both landed in our Busted Grills section with flying colors. The very sexy Claudia Jordan also made an appearance at the event and sat her luscious ass on a motorcycle.
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Shifts inAmerica:are changes for the worse?
These are reflections of a " wise old man" who is taking an inner look into ourselves and the culture of America. Even though he finds changes in America are disheartening, yet he manages to keep his head above water and struggles through to move America towards improvement. That underscores the pride in America he has that keeps him from getting depressed.These reflections Of Hilman are exhibited in the form of Questions and Answers.
James Hillman — psychologist, scholar, culture critic, and author of more than 20 books, including the bestselling "The Soul's Code" — is one of the modern era's most original thinkers on the human and collective psyche.
Now approaching his 85th birthday Hillman was recuperating from two years of illness. "It's a new life," he told the intervewer.
Q.: In our initial conversation you said that America today has a certain "tragic aspect." Can you say more about that?
Hillman: Everything that everyone is afraid of has already happened: The fragility of capitalism, which we don't want to admit; the loss of the empire of the United States; and American exceptionalism. In fact, American exceptionalism is that we are exceptionally backward in about fifteen different categories, from education to infrastructure. But we're in a stage of denial: we want to re-establish things as they used to be, to put the country back where it was.
Q: For many, those are fighting words. People don't want to question American exceptionalism, because if America isn't exceptional, then what is it, and what am I?
Hillman: The capacity for people to kid themselves is huge. Living on illusions or delusions, and the re-establishing of these illusions or delusions requires a big effort to keep them from being seen through. But a very old idea is at work behind our current state of affairs: enantiodromia, or the Greek notion of things turning into their opposite.
It's said, for instance, that we're in a change of age. And as the ages change, those old things that seemed to be great virtues suddenly become vices. The 2000 years that preceded this was the great expansion of the West, and the age of the great monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Yet these three salvational prophecies with their tremendous aesthetic accomplishments and enormous civilizing effects have turned into monsters in their self-absorption with their righteousness and orthodoxies. They lack insight; all three claim to be "the one."
Q: What would be another example of something turning into it's opposite?
Hillman: I would point to the great beliefs of secularism and humanism that began in the 17th century or even earlier. So as we see today with writers like Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins, the "fourth religion" is throwing out religion. This leaves us with a kind of barren scientism, or what religious people describe as a godless humanism. These are the great currents that are going on right now. People still want to find something further, but things haven't yet fully disintegrated.
Q: What you're saying is that these powerful myths that have defined America — the monotheistic religions, secularism, and our economic myths — have peaked and are in their decay, but not quite.
Hillman: Yes, but it doesn't look that way. It looks like they're being powerfully reinforced, which is always a sign of a lack of vitality — if they were vital they wouldn't need to be defended. And the fanaticism we're witnessing goes along with the deterioration of the vitality of these myths.
Q: So when a society is trying to defend something this strongly it's really a symptom of the decay that's going on beneath the surface?
Hillman: Right. Take for example the economic myth, the major myth that we live in this country. Now, economists all declare that the world problem today is the falling off of demand, and that we must stimulate demand — whether by the government or through bank lending. But if you were to look at the problem of demand falling off from an ecological point of view, what could be better? Doesn't that show an extraordinary disruption between the kind of economic thinking that dominates our capitalist world, including China, and the earth's point of view? But the ecological way of thinking creates a huge panic problem for capitalistic economics.
Q: You mean because these societies sense that an old way of life is dying?
Hillman: Exactly. Now there are plenty of intelligent people who are working on how to live in an economic no-growth society. And Obama has been very important in trying to bring new structural thought to these questions. But as long as the economists and the bankers rule, the old way will die very slowly.
Q: Still, the death of the old always implies that something new is coming.
Hillman (in an exasperated tone): This looking for the "new" is an American vice! We always want to see what's coming next — we're addicted to the future! Futurism is another American myth: whether Kennedy, Johnson, Reagan or Obama, American presidents all come into office with a new program, and the conviction that the country is going to be better than ever. But I think you have to hasten the decay. The classic view is always to look back, and to watch and help the dying.
Q: As I hear you speak I'm thinking of how my family and I helped my father die, which was a very profound experience. And I'm wondering what a similar experience might mean in a cultural sense.
Hillman: One would have to think about what needs to die in this culture; what attachments need to slip away, such as white supremacy, male supremacy, and the sense that we are the really "good people." America has a certain hubris about its virtue. Another thing would be our "unanalyzed" understanding of the word freedom. Probably one of the striking things in the dying of your father was his dependence on help, like nursing homes and nurses and crutches — yet out of his lack of freedom arose another kind of freedom.
Q: My father was particularly stubbornly American in that regard. He wouldn't even go into a hospital because then he wouldn't be "free" to smoke or drink. But you seem to be saying that as we lose one kind of freedom, there arises the possibility of another kind of freedom.
Hillman: I'm saying that we haven't thought about the idea of freedom enough. It needs to be internalized as an inner freedom from "demand" itself: the kind of freedom that comes when you're free from those compulsions to have and to own and to be someone. For example, think of the kind of freedom that (South African president) Nelson Mandela must have experienced when he was imprisoned. He completely lost his freedom in the outer world, yet he found freedom within. That's an example that broadens our current limited idea of freedom: that I can do any goddamn thing I want on my property; that I am my own boss and don't want government interference; that I don't want anybody telling me what I can and can't do; that we've had too much regulation, and so on. This is the freedom of a teenage boy.
Another strange aspect to this shift of ages is people's fear of getting cancer; it's absolutely endemic throughout the population. The health care bill stirred this up, and people began to wonder what would happen to them if they got cancer.
Q: Why do you take note of that?
Hillman: Because it's more than simply the fear of dying and the fear of disease: It's part of this period of things breaking down, and that it's only going to be a matter of time.
Q: It makes sense that people would have this fear, because you're describing this huge cultural moment in which not just one myth, but also three or four of our most fundamental myths, are all crumbling at once. And because most people don't have these changes put into a broader context, the way you're doing now, they're picking up the changes and feeling the anxiety –
Hillman: They are feeling it personally only.
Q: So people are feeling this shift, sensing that things aren't going to be the same anymore — and this fear is making this whole process worse?
Hillman: Definitely. We see this reflected in the fear of immigrants and of our borders being transgressed; we're afraid of running out of all the things we're dependent on; of losing power, and our military bases all over the world; of our educational levels falling and of America being the best and the strongest. But the point is — it's already collapsed, it's over with. And that's what's interesting!
Q And why is this so interesting?
Hillman: Because once we understand what's really happening, we can see what else can emerge once the structures that are worn out finally crumble. There is a huge amount of stuff going on underneath these old forms. We don't know exactly what it is yet; it's all very different, unorganized, it doesn't coalesce, and it's diverse and dispersed. But it's very important that people take part in some of these emerging projects.
Q: Can you give me some images or ideas of what you're talking about?
Hillman: At a recent Bioneers conference, the environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken put up a film on the screen. It was simply a list of names of organizations who are doing inventive things all around the world, whether on trees, fisheries, rivers, different modalities of communities and economic systems, materials that don't use up scarce resources, people harnessing sea waves to escape from oil dependency, and endless other things. Hawken said that he could let this roll for weeks and there would be thousands and thousands of names working on what's happening beneath the surface of society.
Q: But for many the psychic atmosphere is so charged with a kind of floating fear and uncertainty that it's like being at sea in the middle of a terrible storm, with no sense of direction. So the question becomes how do we live during this shift between ages?
Hillman: It's important to avoid wanting these innovative structures to conform to the models of the past: and that means unified, organized, and from the top down. What's beginning to emerge is very different from what's gone before: we can't entirely eliminate things like hierarchy, but what's coming may have no tops or bottoms, or even a name. Remember that in the early days of the feminist movement, they refused to have a leader; different women would just stand up and speak. The early feminists were very careful to not put what was spontaneously arising back in the old bottle.
So I think it's a matter of being free-wheeling, and trusting that the emerging cosmos will come out on its own, and shape itself as it comes. That means living in a certain open space — and that's freedom.
Q. That has a ring of authenticity to me. Thank you for your time and for this fascinating conversation on America.
Hillman: You're welcome.


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Disability Supports & Services
Disability Supports & Government Funding
Listed below are links to a range of useful information on disability supports and funding:
- Carers Guide (provides practical information on financial support, transport, assessing needs (NASC) and equipment that is useful to disabled people and their family, whānau, aiga, or carers.
- Your guide to Disability Support Services – available in English, Samoan Cook Islands, Tongan, Fijian, Niuean and Tokelauan languages
- Kids Health (summary of financial help)
- Carer Support
- Disability Allowance
- Child Disability Allowance
- Equipment
- CCS Disability Action (mobility parking)
Work and Income
Work and Income provides a wide range of financial assistance. The Carer's Guide and Kid's Health above provides a good outline:
- Support Living Payment for either full-time carers or those with long-term disabilities
- Community Services Card and High User Card to help with the cost of health care and pharmaceuticals respectively
- Child Disability Allowance paid to the main carer of a child or young person with a serious disability
- Disability Allowance paid to the person with a disability or their family member to cover the cost of disability-related costs.
Contact Work and Income on 0800 559 009 for further information or look online at their list of benefits and payments.
Helpful Tips when thinking about support…
- What support do you and your family need? Weigh up what support is really needed and when this is needed.
- Having lots of professionals in your home, giving you lots of advice, while helpful can also be overwhelming. You don't have to do it all. Work out what's right for you and your family/whānau.
- Limit professional visits to one day per week (if possible). Keep a diary close on hand so you can coordinate professional/medical appointments.
- Be clear about the purpose of the support and what the benefit to your child will be.
- You can access the NASC and exit the NASC (Needs Assessment Service Coordination) at anytime.
- Be honest about your day with your needs assessor.
- It can be helpful to write down everything you do during the day/week and all the assistance you or your child requires over that time. Be honest, don't sugar coat it, and describe things as they really are.
- Try to form positive relationships with the people who will support you and your family/whānau. They can become life long allies.
- Through Work and Income you can have two agents appointed. An agent is a person or organisation who acts in the interests of another. You need to download and complete a form.
- If navigating the funding system seems overwhelming seek advice from either another support parent or other disability organisations.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC)
NASCs are organisations contracted by the Ministry of Health to work with disabled people and their family, whānau, aiga, or carers, to:
- identify their strengths and support needs
- outline what disability support services are available
- determine their eligibility for Ministry-funded support services
You can view eligibility criteria here.
Needs Assessment is a process that helps to identify and document you or your family member's strengths, abilities, needs, and goals. Service Co-ordination links supports and services to the needs that are identified in your Needs Assessment. A NASC Agency (Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agency) is involved in needs assessment and coordination of funded services.
You can request a Needs Assessment yourself, or a referral can be made by your GP, Pediatrician, family carer or other professional. An assessment can take place wherever you choose, such as in your own home, workplace, or at the NASC office.
When you do the Needs Assessment you need to think about what help would be useful and in what form – what support do I need in the home, in the community, to be socially active, etc?
Service Co-ordination is a separate process that is about finding the best solutions to meet your identified needs (based off your needs assessment).
A Service Co-ordinator can tell you what supports might be available and what funding support you may be entitled to. The NASC agency contacts the service provider/s and contracts them to work on your behalf.
You can find you local NASC here.
Tips for Navigating the NASC (family perspective) – PDF attached
Talking About NASC – PDF attached
Individualised Funding (IF) and Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF)
What is Individualised Funding (IF)?
Individualised Funding is a way of paying for Home and Community Support Services which lets disabled people and/or their families directly manage the resources they are allocated for disability supports.
IF gives you increased choice and control to choose who provides this support, and how and when you use it. Your options range from engaging support workers and planning how your supports will be used, to employing your own care providers and managing all aspects of service delivery. Within IF, you have a choice to manage your funds yourself, or use an agent to do the payroll.
Steps involved in IF …
Links/Information to make the process easier…
Step One
Contact a Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC). Complete a needs assessment. See if IF is suitable for you.
A needs assessment takes into account essential need and natural supports available to you.
Find your local NASC
Am I eligible for Ministry-funded support services?
Step Two
The person decides to use IF. The person chooses an IF Host from the list and the NASC makes a referral.
If you want to use IF to manage your support allocations, you must do this through an IF Host organisation.
IF Hosts help administer payment arrangements and support people on IF to manage their support allocations.
List of IF Host providers.
Step Three
The person and the proposed IF Host discuss options.
Step Four
The person and IF Host agree on level of support needed.
The person and IF Host work together to develop an ISP (Individual Services Plan).
An ISP includes how core supports will be covered and the service level of support the person requests.
Refer to MOH guide to IF to find out levels of support.
Types of disability support services funded by the Ministry
Step Five
Implementation of ISP and engagement of support staff begins.
Refer to Choosing and Hiring a Support Worker on the resources menu.
Step Six
Support services are delivered.
Step Seven
Support services verified by person and IF Host notified.
Step Eight
IF Host invoices Ministry of Health. IF Host receives funds and makes payments for supports delivered
Step Nine
If you are unhappy with the disability support services you are receiving, speak with your provider or NASC agency and if you are still unhappy you can make a complaint.
Download the complaints process.
Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF)
Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF) takes the idea of personalised budgets one step further, by allocating funding so a disabled person can choose to spend it on disability supports that help them achieve their goals rather than have to spend it on a specific service. Enhanced individualised Funding is currently only available in the Bay of Plenty.
To apply for EIF you need to talk with your Local Area Coordinator or Support Net.
View EIH stories here.
Taking a Break (respite)
The difference between Carer Support and Respite Services
Respite services are community-based services designed to provide short-term breaks for the carers of a disabled person.
Carer Support provides reimbursement of some of the costs of using a support person to care and support a disabled person. This means their carer can take some timeout for themselves.
View the Ministry of Health's disability respite strategy, Transforming Respite, will make it easier for carers of disabled people to have a break from their caring responsibilities.
Transforming Respite sets the future direction for improving disability respite support. Changes to the respite model will include:
- flexible respite budgets
- more quality respite options
- taking an investment approach to allocation of support and funding
- easier payment methods
- providing better access to information and support to find respite options.
View the Transforming Respite strategy here.