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Headaches, Snoring & OSA
by Marianne J Davey MSc
Headaches - almost everybody has suffered from them. Headache is the most common pain syndrome seen in clinical practice. Surprisingly, brain tissue itself cannot ache, and only certain structures in the head are pain-sensitive. Inside the brain, the arteries, veins, part of the outer membrane of the brain and certain cranial and cervical nerves are sensitive to pain. Outside the brain, muscles, arteries, the skull coating, nasal & sinus cavities, eyes and ears are also all sensitive to pain. Pain often results from changes in the functioning of blood vessels and muscles. Doctors usually refer to these two basic types as blood vessel headaches and muscle contraction headaches. A headache can be throbbing, dull or sharp, depending on the type. A throbbing pain is characteristic of a blood vessel headache (or vascular headache). A dull pain that acts like a tight band around the skull usually signifies a muscle contraction headache (or tension headache). A third type which causes a sharp, stabbing pain is neuralgia.
Because of its prevalence, headache is commonly seen in patients who suffer with other illnesses, such as snoring and sleep apnoea syndrome. These people often complain of morning headaches, and effective management of the headache requires knowledge of the associated illness and an understanding of the potential medications available to combat the problem. Table 1 lists some of the causes of headache that snoring and sleep apnoea sufferers may incur. If your snoring and consequent headache are caused by any of these, then they are quite easily treatable with herbal nasal sprays, nasal dilators and the new mandibular advancement device.
Pain results from changes in blood vessels and muscles
Snoring and especially sleep apnoea patients, quite often wake with a headache, which generally disappears as the day progresses. This condition is most commonly seen in obese, middle-aged men, although not exclusively. The other associated symptoms of sleep apnoea include loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, hypertension and arrhythmias.
For many snorers, tension associated with the social aspects of their problem, for example, arguments with bed partner or family and lack of sleep, cause severe headache. It is widely known that headaches are prevalent when associated with emotional stress. The tension headache is usually described as constant pressure or a band-like sensation in the frontal, temporal or occipital areas. It is thought that constant contraction and overcontraction of the scalp muscles is an important aetiological factor. In addition, tension headache has been associated with psychogenic disturbances such as depression and anxiety, both of which are also associated with patients who suffer from snoring and sleep apnoea.
Psychogenic disturbances such as depression and anxiety
Physical features can promote both excessive muscle contraction and snoring. One of these features includes temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and treatment for this condition is usually undertaken by dental, general or oral surgery and orthodontics. The use of the new mandibular advancement device may help.
Hypertensive headaches have been described as occipital or global, throbbing, and worst in the morning. Hypertensive headaches are often caused by increased levels of nervous tension, but the debate continues about how and at what level blood pressure and headache are related.
Hypertension and sleep apnoea have been associated with headaches and it has been suggested that medications used to treat both hypertension and sleep apnoea may in fact exacerbate the headache problem. This is not easy to solve as patients with hypertension need medication to control the condition. Obesity also, is one of the most common concomitant disorders of headache sufferers. It is possible that attitudes of society towards the obese may increase the psychological stresses of obese patients and further worsen their headache condition. Also many drugs used in the treatment of headache may lead to increased appetite and resultant weight gain. For the already obese this, of course, leads to further problems. When patients find themselves in this situation they should be encouraged to reduce caloric intake as well as to increase caloric expenditure through an exercise programme in order to achieve an optimal reduction in body fat. It is worth remembering that exercise is also known for its positive effects on reducing hypertension.
|Precipitating Cause
|Acute maxillary sinusitis
|Direct extension of an infection in nasal passage through ostium of the sinus, tooth infection, allergy, polyps.
|Pain over the cheek with associated tenderness
|Hyperemia of mucus membrane, serofibrinous exudate
|Steam inhalation, suction, decongestant, analgesia, wet heat, antibiotics
|Acute frontal sinusitis
|Interference of normal drainage of nasal frontal duct, oedema of mucus membranes, allergy, polyps, hyperplasia, deviation of nasal septum
|Severe frontal headache directly over the sinus, may radiate to vertex or behind the eyes, constant pain
|Morning headache, tenderness to pressure in frontal area
|Steam inhalation, suction, decongestant, analgesia, wet heat, antibiotics
|Oral cavity (teeth, tongue, pharynx)
|Caries, abscess, temporomandibular joint disease
|May be bilateral, unilateral, variable intensity headaches, pain in jaws & mouth
|Lesions in oral cavity, tapping, tenderness, cold-water test
|Dental, general or oral surgery, orthdontics
Chronic headache may be due to excessive caffeine consumption
Excessive intake of caffeine has for a long time been considered as a cause for chronic headache. Caffeine is present in coffee, tea, cocoa, and colas, and leads to habituation and tolerance. Many sleep apnoea sufferers drink between 8 - 20 cups per day in order to remain alert, and after a missed cup or a long sleep, withdrawal headache may occur. The headache is then relieved by ingestion of caffeine. Treatment for caffeine induced headache therefore, should be a reduction in intake of caffeine or total avoidance.
Nasal stuffiness is a common cause of snoring, and also a common cause of generalised headache. The headache is present on waking and persists for a few hours, diminishing later in the morning or early afternoon. Nasal stuffiness is thought to be often due to changes in pressure dependent upon posture.
Patients with snoring and sleep apnoea conditions incur headaches mainly due to alterations in the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Vascular headache is caused by retained carbon dioxide. Nocturnal and early morning headaches are very common among this group of patients, where ventilation is normally poorer during sleep, and stagnation reduces clearance of secretions. The use of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) will alleviate these symptoms leaving the patient headache-free in the morning. Chronic congestive heart failure may also impair gas exchange through reduced ventilation or diffusion, especially at night.
Various researchers have noted the effects of carbon dioxide inhalation on subjects with headache, particularly migraine type headaches. Carbon dioxide acts as a vasodilator. When the patients are administered oxygen, the progress of the headache may be prevented.
As we all know the disabling problems of snoring are associated mainly with poor lifestyle, where overindulgence of food, alcohol or other drugs gives rise to some of the conditions discussed above. Regular exercise and improved eating habits will not only control the snoring but will almost certainly alleviate those painful and annoying headaches.


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Incapacity Can Undo the Execution of a Will
Whether it's signing a deed when closing on the sale of a home or inking your name on a release form for your child, we have all provided our signature to legal documents. Given the magnitude of some of these documents, formalities are often required. Whether its being witnessed by a notary public or simply being signed by someone of legal age, the absence of such formality may invalidate the effect of the document.
As you might imagine, wills are no different. They require their own set of formalities or the will execution may be considered null and void. In addition to these rigid signing procedures, there is also one condition which Fort Myers residents must absolutely be cognizant of. The capacity, or incapacity more correctly, of the signor may invalidate a will.
Many individuals wait until their final days to sign a will. At this point, they may be overcome with illness or dementia, which may call into question the legitimacy of their signature. If certain these concerns are raised, the document will be set aside to consider validity.
Given the stakes, the estate planning lawyers at the Kuhn Law Firm will gladly lend a hand in the execution of the will. They know what elements are necessary to invalidate a will and what requirements must be met for a valid will to exist. From advising on holographic wills to executing a will late in one's life, they can explain the ins and outs of will formalities.
While these bureaucracies are ignored by some, it may mean the difference between your wishes being carried out and others making arbitrary decisions for you in their own self-interest. If your or a loved one has any questions about the solidity of your estate planning documents, the experienced professionals at Kuhn Law Firm can put you at ease.

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Review: Really Woolly Nightime Lullabies by:Bonnie Jensen
About the Book:
Sweet bedtime lullabies and prayers . . . just before you turn out the light.
A case-bound padded board book from the Really Woolly(R) brand gives children sweet lullabies to help them fall asleep. Little ones will love the charming Really Woolly illustrations, engaging verse, and Scripture from the "International Children's Bible"(R) that allow them to drift off in sweet dreams, knowing they are loved and safe. Prayer starters also encourage children to end their day talking to God.
Other books in the series regularly appear on bestseller lists and have sold more than 850,000 copies.
Really Woolly products by DaySpring(R) include cards, videos, and gift and are Dayspring's bestselling children's brand.
Trim Size: 5 x 7
My Review:
There is nothing more calming to a precious baby than the words of our Father each night enrapturing them and holding them close as they sleep. Really Woolly is a precious sentiment and I love their illustrations. The sweet little characters are shown thoroughly throughout the book and they touch the parents heart as well as the child as they are read these sweet prose in the form of lullabies.
Each one is scripture based and it is based on International Children's Bible and they are just the thing to help your little one drift off into dreamland. If your are not familiar with really Woolly they are a sweet cast of characters created by Tommy Nelson perfect for our sweet babies. This book has approximately 19 lullabies. It is created for 2-5 years of age and this one is in board book form.
The illustrations are just precious and they feature soft but vibrant colors. The animals were what delighted my son the most and the words tugged at my heart. This one is a winner!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Book Look.
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Nick and Diana's wedding was like a refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. Two of the nicest, most down to earth people that you could ever hope to come across that chose to surround themselves with equally lovely people on their wedding day.A perfect match for the couples music focused, festival atmosphere wedding, the wedding took place at OVY Camp.The couple walked down the aisle with bare feet and they were married among gorgeous redwood trees that they described as a fairy circle. Guests cozied up on blankets among the tress and watched as their friends said their 'I do's".Beside the music, the flowers and food took center stage at the wedding with a beautiful family style meal service. Guests danced into wee hours of the morning and the dance floor stayed packed from start to finish.
Photographer: Marble Rye Photography
Event Planner: They So Loved Events
Ceremony & Reception Venue: OVY Camp
Catering & Flowers: Fogcutter Catering
Band: Grateful Blue Grass Boys
Rentals: Bright Rentals
Rentals (Dance Floor): A Festive Affair


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When my Little Bear was a baby, he cried all the time, unless my husband or I was holding him and moving around with him. He had to be constantly in motion. If I set him down for just a minute to wolf down some food, or run to the bathroom, there would be continuous howling.
I didn't know it at the time, but he was always uncomfortable from his severe silent reflux. Although all of his crying and fussing makes sense now, at the time I found it very frustrating because I couldn't figure out how to fix his problems. I have always been a fixer, a doer, and a problem solver, and I knew that I was doing all of the right things for him, so I was completely baffled and slightly annoyed that I couldn't soothe my baby.
"It will get better," my husband would tell me, "At least when he is older, he will be able to talk and he can tell us what he wants." For me, that was a glimmer of hope. Maybe when he was able to talk, I would be able to figure out what he wanted so that I could better meet his needs. Talking would open up his world for me so that I could understand what was really going on inside of him.
As the months passed, I waited for his first words to emerge.
They didn't come.
I talked more, sang more, and read more to him.
More time passed, and there were still no words.
I read book after book on language, learning, and learning languages. I read countless books on growth and development in toddlers and babies. I followed all of the strategies and suggestions in all of the books. I talked constantly to him, explained to him what we were doing, and described to him what was going on. I expanded my vocabulary, structured my sentences in different ways, and used different pitches with my voice. I emphasized key words, spoke slowly, and came down to his level and looked right into his bright eyes. I could see that he understood everything that I was saying. He could even follow two-step instructions. He responded to everything that I said, but he didn't use words.
I could usually figure out what he wanted between the eye contact, his expressions, arm waving, whining, crying, and my own maternal instincts, but he didn't use words. As he grew older, he became more and more expressive and loud, but he didn't use words.
As he started missing more milestones, I started looking for alternative ways for him to communicate. Here are the strategies that we found most helpful.
- We expected him to talk.
I usually talked so much that when I described something simple, like a ball, I went into great detail, "Look, Little Bear, this is a ball, a blue ball, a big blue ball. When we throw that ball, it goes up. It goes up high, up high in the air! I am going to throw the ball and you go get it. Yay! You got it! Now you throw it! Good job!"
However, I changed my game plan so that I talked a lot when we played, and talked less when we worked on language. When we practiced language, I simply held the ball out in front of me, and said, "Ball," and waited.
Slowly I said "ball," again, and waited.
I said it a third time, then I gave it to him.
Even though he didn't say the word, he knew the expectation was for him to try.
2. We focused on specific words that had the greatest impact on him.
When he signed, or tried to say words like "Help", "More," Eat." he saw immediate positive results, which motivated him to keep on trying.
We stopped using words that are really nice to hear, but that don't really do anything for him, like please and thank you. Although it felt strange at first to drop the courtesies, we thought that it made sense to teach him these pleasantries after he had already established an extensive vocabulary.
3. We taught him to point with his index finger.
Instead of waving his arms and getting frustrated, we taught him to point to something specific. I cupped my hand over his tiny fist and extended his chubby index finger in the direction of what I thought he was asking for. Then I gave him the toy/book/snack/drink. Every time he wanted something, I would repeat this scenario. Eventually, after a lot of explaining and positive reinforcement, he learned to point on his own.
4. We taught him to nod his head for "yes," and shake his head for "no."
This took a long time, but when he finally learned how to nod and shake appropriately, we could ask simple direct questions and receive a quick and accurate answer. Since he learned to say "yes" a few months before he learned to shake his head "no," we had a lot of happy and agreeable "yes" days.
5. We taught him several common gestures.
We showed him how to give a thumbs up, high five, and fist bump. We also taught him to wave hello and good bye, applaud, and blow kisses. Surprisingly, these little actions make the biggest difference when he interacts with strangers and acquaintances.
6. We taught him to count with his fingers.
This gave him the ability to answer questions like "How old are you?" or "How many do you want?"
7. We taught him a few signs in American Sign Language.
When he wanted more of something, I put my hands over his to sign "more," then I gave him more of what he wanted. When he was all finished his meal, I put my hands over his and signed, "all done," then took him out of his high chair. When he struggled with something, I put my hands over his and signed "help," then I helped him. When he was hungry, I helped him to sign "eat," then gave him a snack. By using constant positive reinforcement, he learned to sign within a few days. All of a sudden he could communicate almost all of his needs with just a few signs. It was a huge breakthrough! He was finally using words. His first words were silent, but they were the most precious words that I have ever known. Soon he started making up his own signs for words. Now he has a sign language all of his own that only we understand. Whenever we visit family, we have to give them a quick tutorial of all of the new signs that he has created.
All of this learning took a lot of time, a lot of patience, and a lot of innovation. It has also been very rewarding for my Little Bear, my husband and me, and for our families.
Since one of his communication tools (his speech) is not functioning properly, my little guy knows that he has a whole toolbox of other tools that he can use to connect with people. This knowledge has given him confidence in his abilities and determination to keep on learning and trying.
All of these skills opened up several lines of communication for him. When he combines all of these techniques with his good eye contact and joyful smile, many people do not even realize that he has a speech delay.
Now whenever he whines or cries, I simply ask him to use his signs and gestures to show me what he wants. He is finally able to communicate in his own unique way and I am so excited that I can finally fix his charming toddler problems (most of the time).


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Ahhh, school was back in swing, and thus my reading list is shortened...
Another memoir! I mentioned last month that I read three memoirs in about a months time, and I think this one was my favorite.
Tara grew up with survivalist parents in Idaho. She never went to school, but when she was a teen, she decided to take the ACT and go to BYU. Amazingly, she ended up also studying at Oxford and eventually getting her PhD.
But this book is less about her education and more about her family dynamics. It's a tough read because of the subject matter, but I really loved it.
Oh goodness, I just loved this book! I read it for Green Mountain Book award, so it's YA. It's technically a sequel (to Dumplin', which is about to be a Netflix movie), but it reads like a stand alone novel.
Millie, or Puddin', is an overweight teen in a small Texas town. She always goes to fat camp, but this year she wants to go to journalism camp instead. This book is about that struggle, her friendship with an ex-dance team captain, and a budding romance. It's just delightful!
Necessary As Blood
I am really getting into Deborah Crombie. I ended up reading two of her books this month! If you are a mystery fan, I would check her out.
This one is about missing parents and the little girl they leave behind. I don't want to give anything away! Really good.
That's Not What Happened
I read the ARC of this book, thanks to my school librarian.
This book follows survivors of a school shooting, three years afterward. Basically, one student, who died, is being held up as a Christian martyr. But the main character, who is the martyr's best friend and was with her when she died, is now coming out to say, "That's not what happened."
I was a middle schooler for the first school shootings, Pearl and Columbine. I really loved this book, reading from the point of view of the survivors and how school shootings have affected them.
Garden of Lamentations
Another Deborah Crombie book. I think this one might be her most recent book. I have actually read all of these books completely out of order and have been totally fine. So, if you want to start reading Crombie, don't worry about getting the first one in the series! Just get whatever books your library has.
In this book, a nanny is found dead in a private neighborhood garden in Notting Hill. Another great mystery!
Hillbilly Elegy
I know, I'm like the last person to read this book. I have started it several times, and then I always end up putting it down. But I was talking about this book with several friends and one loved it and one didn't. That sparked my curiosity, and I decided to finally finish it!
I'm on the liking it fence. This book is all about the author's life, growing up as part of a "hillbilly" family, what disadvantages that gave him. I really feel like he explores to negatives and the positives and just shares what his life was like. I know not everyone is a fan, but I would suggest at least just giving this book a try.
Orphan Monster Spy
Ohhh, this book was SO good. It's about a Jewish girl who doesn't look Jewish. While she's trying to escape Germany, she gets caught by a spy. The spy recruits her to go to a private German school, for the German elite's daughters. She is supposed to befriend a girl there, whose father is working on the atomic bomb.
It's fast paced and well written. It is pretty intense, so I don't know if I would let a 7th or 8th grader read it, but definitely high schoolers!
My Name Is Victoria
Last, but certainly not least, a historical fiction read. I really loved this book because I ended up looking up a lot of articles to find out the real story behind it.
The main character, Miss V. Conroy, is sent to live in London as a companion to the young Princess Victoria. The two girls grow up together. This book was really interesting, and the ending totally surprised me!
Altogether, a good reading month. I really liked every book!


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What a disaster! This ruling is absolutely hideous!
- Ask these "VP's" where MERS is located?
- Who do they answer to?
- Who is their superior in MERS?
- How many meetings do they attend?
- Are they paid employees?
- What MERS branch do they work out of?
Under the contract with MERS, they were appointed…
The instant motion for summary judgment concerns only one Defendant: Lender Processing Services ("LPS"). LPS "process[es] the necessary paperwork to pursue non-judicial foreclosure on behalf of its servicer and lender clients." (Allen Decl. (Dkt. No. 74 at 1).) LPS had contracts with Defendants IndyMac Bank (now IndyMac Federal Bank) and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems ("MERS"). Under the contract with MERS, LPS[3] employees were "appointed as assistant secretaries and vice presidents of [MERS] and, as such, are authorized to . . . execute any and all documents necessary to foreclose upon the property securing any mortgage loan registered on the MERS system
How about Christina's many signatures and positions in 1-5 banks below? So not only does she sign for MERS????
Hypothetically…even *if* they had authority…they are FORGING these documents!!!
Filed under: assignment of mortgage, concealment, conspiracy, corruption, dinsfla, foreclosure fraud, indymac, Lender Processing Services Inc., LPS, MERS, robo signer, robo signers | Tagged: bain, Bethany Hood, Case No. C09-0149-JCC, christina allen, concealment, conspiracy, corruption, dinsfla, fraud, greg allen, indymac bank fsb, LPS, MERS, metropolitan mortgage group, seattle |


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Onondaga County Foster / Adoptive Parent Support Group is dedicated to:
- Assisting and encouraging foster and adoptive families
- Providing support and educational opportunities for foster and adoptive families
- Working to improve communication/dialogue between foster/adoptive parents and the Department of Social Services.
Mission Statement:
The Onondaga County Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group is in existence to provide support and encouragement to foster and adoptive families in Onondaga County. Our mission is to ensure that each family receives the emotional, educational, and social support necessary to continue to provide a stable home for the children placed in their care. Our mission is to open a dialogue and improve communication between foster/adoptive parents and the Department of Social Services. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities to expand the understanding of foster and adoptive families on the issues presented in parenting our children, giving them the tools to raise these children properly, and to make sure they have the resources to protect the children in their care.


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How to Make Colored Concrete Walkway Stone Paths
Walkway molds allow you to achieve the shape of paver stones with more affordable concrete. Cement color liquids and powders change the color of concrete from institutional gray to colors such as brown, tan, blue, green, yellow, red and charcoal, so you can customize the color of the concrete stone path to better match the natural stone in your area. The walkway molds usually measure about 2 feet by 2 feet and are separated into sections to resemble stones of different shapes and sizes. With a walkway mold, you can lay the colored concrete path directly on the ground.
Lay garden hoses on the ground to outline the area for the 2-foot-wide path, along with about six inches extra space on each side for working room. Spray along the hoses with landscaping spray paint and remove the hoses. Cut along the painted lines using a border spade, and peel up the turf layer, revealing the soil beneath. Scrape a flat shovel along the soil to level out the area as much as possible. Pack the soil with a hand tamper so it doesn't shift after setting the concrete stone path.
Mix 5 ounces of your choice of liquid cement color with 3 quarts of water. Refer to other stones in your yard when choosing the best color for your concrete stone path. Liquid cement color is generally sold in 10-ounce bottles, which is enough to color two 80-pound bags of concrete mix. Refer to the label on the cement color bottle for specific mixing instructions. Powdered cement colors, for example, vary greatly depending on the manufacturer; some are mixed with water and others must be incorporated into the dry cement first.
Mix one 80-pound bag of concrete mix in a large bucket or wheelbarrow. Mix the concrete with about 3 quarts of water. Add 2 quarts of water to start and add the remaining 1 quart of water a little at a time until you achieve a consistency similar to thick pancake batter. Mix the concrete with a hoe and round point shovel until well incorporated. The coloring in the water changes the color of the concrete, so it must be mixed thoroughly for even color distribution.
Place a walkway mold with a stone pattern at one end of the excavated area for the path. Center the form between the two sides.
Scoop the colored concrete mix onto the walkway mold and use a small hand tool such as a mason's trowel to push it into each of the holes that comprise the mold. One 80-pound bag of concrete mix fills one 2-by-2-foot stone walkway mold.
Cut a scrap two-by-four to about four feet long. Drag it across the top of the form while pulling it back and forth in a sawing motion to level off the concrete inside the forms and remove excess.
Pick the walkway mold straight up away from the walkway to reveal colored concrete stones. Round the edges of the stones with a masonry trowel to give the concrete stones a more natural look. Brush the top surface of the stones with a stiff push broom to create texture for a nonslip surface.
Set the walkway mold in place directly behind the first series of concrete stones. Turn the mold one-quarter turn to vary the stone pattern. Prepare a second batch of concrete mix, using 5 ounces of cement color liquid, 3 quarts of water and one 80-pound bag of concrete mix. Fill in the second mold just as you did with the first mold. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the path.
Turn the mold diagonally and push it straight down onto a fresh-laid group of concrete stones to cut off the corner if you want to create a curve edge rather than a sharp 90-degree turn in the path. Remove all the concrete stones left outside the mold. This step is not necessary with straight paths.
Coat the entire stone walkway with an acrylic concrete curing and sealing product, using a garden sprayer or paint roller. This hardens the concrete to prevent cracking and also prevents stains. Alternatively, keep the walkway covered with sheet plastic for five days. Remove the plastic and spray the stones with a light mist of water once daily for five days to wet cure the concrete.
Sweep coarse masonry sand into the cracks between the stones after the concrete cures. You can also use polymeric sand and spray it gently with a mist of water; the polymers in the sand cause it to harden as it dries. For a more casual look, fill in the cracks with soil and sow grass seed in the soil.
Things Needed
- Measuring tape
- Garden hoses
- Landscaping spray paint
- Border spade
- Flat shovel
- Hand tamper
- Cement color
- Concrete mix
- Hoe
- Round-point shovel
- Stone-patterned walkway mold
- Masonry trowel
- Scrap two-by-four
- Circular saw
- Push broom
- Acrylic concrete curing and sealing product
- Garden sprayer or paint roller
- Sheet plastic
- Masonry sand or polymeric sand
- Topsoil
- Grass seed
- Pour one or two extra sections of concrete stones in an off-site area. Cure these just as you do with the walkway stones. Pick them up when cured and store them in your garden shed in case you need to replace cracked stones in the future.
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Following the success of ECW in the mid-1990s, the hardcore style of competition often displayed in the Extreme promotion was adopted by both WWE and WCW. Each organization commissioned new Hardcore Championships that could be defended at any time and under any conditions.
There were no rules in Hardcore Matches, leading to multiple champions in a short period of time. In WCW, the unorthodox matches and happenings surrounding the title that took place were both brutal and hilarious. WWE Classics examines five of the wildest WCW Hardcore facts and moments. ( PHOTOS | WATCH)
The Junkyard brawl that started it all
The brawl actually took place in a junkyard and the birth of WCW's Hardcore Championship division was in the chaos that accompanies such a style of competition.
The contest featured a veritable who's who of ECW alums and weathered WCW brawlers including Fit Finlay, Ciclope, Jerry Flynn, Hardcore Hak (ECW's Sandman), Horace Hogan, Brian Knobbs, Hugh Morrus, La Parka, Lord Steven Regal (William Regal) and Mikey Whipwreck among others. The only way to secure victory was by climbing over a chain-link fence and escaping the havoc.
The wild brawl featured cars being flipped over, explosions and a plethora of foreign objects such as tires, steel chairs and car bumpers. WCW spared no expense to capture the battle's chaos and provide viewers with a full view of the action, using a helicopter to show a bird's eye view.
With bent steel and burning wreckage left in the wake of the bizarre match, Fit Finlay escaped to win the Hardcore Trophy — the predecessor to the WCW Hardcore Championship.
Nothing more than monkey business
On the outset, the gorilla suit made this match look like the type of thing that made viewers change the channel away from WCW in 2000, but seeing a grown man in a gorilla suit during a Hardcore Match was admittedly hard not to watch.
As Ralphus' attempts to help Norman Smiley were all for naught, it seemed as though The Franchise would walk out of Saginaw, Mich.'s Wendler Arena with the title intact. Although, after Douglas put "Screamin' " Norman through a table, the gorilla was suddenly ready to fight and delivered a flurry of familiar punches to The Franchise. With the swing of a steel chair, Ralphus took down Douglas and pinned him to win the title. After the match, however, the man under the gorilla suit revealed his true identity: Terry Funk reclaimed the title!
A boy band's greatest hit
Knobbs' attitude and experience as a brawler definitely played in his favor as he dismantled the three young competitors eager to make a statement. The Nasty Boy used everything at his disposal and simply overpowered each of the 3 Count members through sheer brawn.
Though it seemed retaining the title was a sure-bet for Knobbs, 3 Count certainly proved there was strength in numbers. The three highfliers unleashed a barrage of attacks on the former tag team champion and eventually sent him crashing through a table on the entrance ramp. Thanks to the falls count anywhere rules of the battle, all three members of the band pinned Knobbs to win the title.
Norman Smiley screams for his life
Although the WCW Hardcore Championship was indeed serious business, Smiley's fear of being hit with foreign objects made his hardcore matches both memorable and hilarious. In addition, "Screamin' " Norman was also a reluctant champion. Although his two title reigns of 51 and 42 days, respectively, are the longest in the championship's history, Smiley constantly tried to lose the title only to stumble into ways to win.
Even with WCW's disarray in late 1999 and 2000, Smiley's reluctance and willingness to defend and compete for the WCW Hardcore Title created a hilarious level of unpredictability each week.
Terry Funk fights a horse
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Sixty nine years ago today, my grandparents were on a fishing trip to the Marin County, California town of Tiburon. Fishing has always been a big deal in my family, which should probably be no surprise to any Japanese American. I have no idea how they did, but by the time they returned to San Francisco that afternoon, that was probably the least relevant thing in their world. They returned to the city to discover that Japan had attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor.
Within a matter of weeks, they had sold most of their possessions at fire sale prices, lost their home, and were living in the horse stables at the Tanforan racetrack. Within months, they were living in the middle of the desert, behind barbed wire, where they would stay for the next four years. Incidentally, they were both American-born U.S. citizens.
Two years ago, while doing the tri-weekly links at War Is Boring, I came across a brief article about the then-ongoing Keen Sword exercise. I was struck by the fact that, 67 years after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. and Japanese were conducting anti-submarine warfare exercises. How much things had changed, I thought. Those exercises were a catalyst for the creation of Japan Security Watch.
I am a firm believer in the U.S. – Japanese alliance. As an American, I believe it's good for America. Secondarily, as someone of Japanese descent, I believe it's good for Japan. And I also believe that it's better for the two to be allies, because the alternative is a rivalry that…well, I think we all know how that goes. And like a lot of families, especially those who had loved ones killed in the Pacific theater on both sides, my family knows just how much one could lose if the United States and Japan were to one day face off again. I personally doubt that could happen ever again, but you never know.
So, with this post I'm going to come out and say it: this is primarily a news aggregator blog, but if it's going to take a position on anything, it's that the U.S. – Japan alliance is a good thing. My grandfather, before the war, was on track to learning four languages and joining the foreign service. Enough people like him, in the right places, could have avoided war. I may not be in the right place, but I can still try to further U.S. – Japanese relations in my own way. Let's remember the past and work toward a future, together.
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Not a new year's resolutions list
One of the many seasonal traditions is looking back at the past year at what we have achieved personally and professionally. So it is to be expected that this blog do some retrospective as well.
In the past year the amount of blog subscribers has doubled, we have hosted great guest bloggers and of course running the now annual worldwide State of Testing Survey.
So before we bring in the new year, the 2017 State of Testing Survey and bigger and better things here is a re-cap of the "posts with the most" from 2016: the most shared, the most controversial and the most valuable advice you shouldn't miss.
- Shutting off the noise – why meditation is good for testing
- Who Should be Afraid of Agile Testing?
- Testing Under Stress
- Why you should NOT be a tester!
- Latest trends in the QA world
If you have a favorite we forgot to add to the list, please let us know!
So a fine farewell 2016 and here's to the great content and testing improvements down the road in 2017.
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Actually, my editors don't feel that way; I only wish they did. But if they did accede to my need to be published every week, they'd be a lot like baseball fans. At least, they'd be like the ones who voted in Major League Baseball's Memorable Moments poll, the results of which were announced Wednesday night before Game 4 of the World Series at the San Francisco Giants' Pacific Bell Park.
Back in '95, Ripken's achievement was lionized by sportswriters as one that brought fans back to the game and cleared some of the rancorous smog lingering after the season-ending strike the year before. The participants in the MLB poll surely meant their vote for Ripken as a kind of lunchpail prize: for 13-plus years the guy clocked in, played every day despite sprained ankles and an aching back, acted like a working man, gave himself up for the team. Wednesday night, Billy Crystal, host for the pre-game celebration, said of Ripken, "He is everything that baseball should be."
I say that Ripken is a lot of what baseball has become: a high-salaried star for whom a personal goal eventually becomes more important than helping the team.
Ripken was also lucky. Lucky enough not to have gone down with a broken leg, like the A's Jermaine Dye in last year's playoffs or, for that matter, like Gehrig in 1939, with the death sentence of amyotrophic sclerosis. Late in his career, even in the first stages of the disease that would be named after him, Gehrig was still a potent offensive player, leading the league in on-base percentage and home runs.
Ripken too had been a star, a clutch player, as asset at shortstop. Then the years turned his hair and his skills gray. His batting average drooped, his power numbers were anemic, he was no longer a shining asset to his team. And still the Orioles managers (one of them was his father) were afraid to sit him for a day or two, if only to give a chance to a younger, hungrier, maybe better player. They let Ripken stay out there for the same reason he insisted on staying out there: because of the streak. That's not teamwork. That's talent that ripens into obsession and sours into selfishness.
There were some peculiarities in the fans' other choices. None of those World Series astonishments I mentioned earlier were among the top moments. Only one of the ten cited a pitcher's performance, with Nolan Ryan's 7th no hitter, at the age of 44, sneaking in at No. 10. (For the fans, apparently, baseball is only 10% pitching.) Oh, and does anyone remember a fellow named Babe Ruth? He was so far ahead of the terrific players of his time that in 1927, when he hit his 60 homers, only one other player had even half as many Gehrig, with 31.
The rest of the top-ten field was solid (see box). Aaron, Robinson, McGwire, Gehrig, Williams, DiMaggio: these men earned respect, and strong men misted up to see most of the survivors on the field as their moments were announced. It was also tonic to see the game's medieval power and glamour recognized. Five of the ten moments took place more than a half-century ago. Baseball, more than any other sport, is its past. Commissioner Bud Selig wanted the fans to remember this and not the more recent stains on the game when he first announced that the Memorable Moments event would be part of a World Series many feared would not take place.
Well, the strike of 2002 was averted and the evening came off but with one exuberant embarrassment. No. 6 was Pete Rose's all-time hit record. Suddenly, in person, there was Charlie High-Roller, banned forever from baseball, excluded from Hall of Fame consideration, but out there smiling and getting the biggest, longest cheers of the night.
Say this for Rose: he did it on the field, whatever he did off the field. He got hits, broke up double plays, won games. He did more than what Ripken was so immoderately praised for: showing up.
Give Cal a Certificate of Attendance award. Call him the Strom Thurmond of baseball. But don't make him a hero. Save that designation for Gehrig. Or Jackie Robinson, and the great black stars before him whom institutional racism kept from playing in the bigs. Or the famously reckless, play-through-pain Pete Reiser (who was so mangled after hitting the wall at Ebbets Field in 1947 that he was given the last rites, and played on). Or Pete Gray, who lost an arm in childhood yet still played a year in the majors. Or some schmo with average skills (like Bobby Thompson in 1951) who achieved an incandescent moment that brought his team to greatness ("The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!").
A lesson for all of us working stiffs: Heroes don't hog the limelight. They also serve who sit on the bench.


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The newly refurbished Royal Oak encapsulates Arsenal Football Club's founding roots. The Royal Oak offers an alternative environment to regular event spaces by adding an intimate experience of the heritage of the club whilst still providing large volumes of space for events.
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The suite is ideal for conferences with the main area seats up to 400 delegates theatre style. Breakout areas for refreshment breaks and lunch are available towards the back of the room. The Royal Oak also provides a distinctive location for private screenings.
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In Melbourne every tree in the city is tagged and given an email address, while in Milan residents can read about their local trees online
Trees are either life savers or dangerous, good to hug or to kick, and they need protecting or cutting down – it all depends on who you ask.
Cities are increasingly turning to trees and green spaces as protection from heatwaves, flooding and air pollution. Selling the idea to their citizens is easier in some cities than others though, urban officials said at the first World Forum on Urban Forests.
Melbourne, which plans to nearly double its canopy cover by 2040, has tagged every tree in the city, and given each one an email address, triggering messages like: "Dear 1037148, you deserve to be known by more than a number. I love you. Always and forever."
One of Toronto's most popular regulations forbids people from cutting down mature trees even in their own gardens, said its former mayor David Miller, now North America director of the C40 network of cities.
But some people fear trees will fall over in a high wind causing damage or worse, or create insect infestations in their homes, Italian city officials said at the meeting this week.
In parts of Munich, the need for more housing or fewer traffic jams far outweighs any thoughts about planting trees among residents, said Anna Steidle landscape architect and resident of Munich.
"Trees are a danger, in the opinion of my neighbours," she said. "No (city officials) talked to them about urban forests, nobody talked to them about trees," she said.
It is important to make residents aware of the benefits trees offer - which far outweigh the negatives – officials said, adding that cities need to plant trees that are resistant to strong winds, drought, or flooding depending on the location.
Milan residents can read about their local trees online, and see what each one provides, like better drainage, storing carbon and improving air quality.
Trees and parks not only protect cities from the impacts of climate change. They can also go some way to preventing disease and boosting people's mental health, say people in the sector.
In Britain, a group from Mersey Forest are developing nature-based therapies that they hope could even be prescribed by doctors instead of medicines.
The group organises walks in nature, group gardening, conservation projects, and mindfulness in nature. They are studying the benefits these have on local populations, especially in deprived areas.
"There's really strong evidence that we in the environment sector can … help people live healthier and longer, and recover from illness more quickly," said Claire Olver, project development officer at The Mersey Forest.
Trees help reduce asthma levels, stress, rates of cardiac disease and strokes, and they lower obesity levels by encouraging exercise, said Vittoria Zanuso, senior manager at the New York-based 100 Resilient Cities network.
"If cities don't expand their forest cover, it will be a tragedy," she said in an interview.
"They will experience worsening air pollution, worsening urban flooding, even loss of sense of community," Zanuso said.
Trees are needed most in the poorest areas, which are already suffering from higher obesity, pollution and stress, she said, adding that "city leaders tend to beautify areas that need it the least".
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The best of Nostradamus' predictions, of course, is his most famous, the one predicting the events of 9/11.
"In the City of God there will be a great thunder,
Two twin brothers torn apart by Chaos,
while the fortress endures,
the great leader will succumb,
The third big war will begin when the big city is burning"
Wow. That is some chilling stuff. Even with no dates or specific names, "Two twin brothers torn apart by chaos?" Sounds an awful lot like the twin towers. "The fortress endures?" Well, the Pentagon survived the attack, didn't it?
Has anyone read the book "The Nostradamus Code: World War III"??
It was recently published. It talks about the predictions Nostradamus made for the years 2005-2012. He's predicted most of what we're going through now & what we will be going through in the future.
I haven't read it. Just wondering if anyone here has….or what everyone thinks about it.
Nostradamus picks Spain to win World Cup shocker!
France and Spain meet for the pre-quarter final match to decide who continues in to the last quarter final spot and face Brazil.
But, the bad news for France, is that Nostradamus has predicted Spanish success at the World Cup… The prophecy reads:
"In the sixth month of 2006
the King of Spain will cross the Pyrenees with his troops.
The legions of Beelzebub will battle him in central Europe
but the evil ones will suffer doom and destruction.
The Holy Grail will then come, like the King, to Spain."
Based on that, France may as well pack up and go home then!
Of course, Nostradamus is famous for his sports-related prophecies. His most famous quatrain foretold the death of Henry II during a contest
The young lion will overcome the old one,
On the field of battle in single combat:
He will burst his eyes in a cage of gold,
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Concert Set For June 9 To Raise Funds For Bloomer, Holt National Championship Travel
Limestone College students J.R. Bloomer and Luke Holt have their eyes set on a national music competition title later this month.
Bloomer and Holt will be traveling to Las Vegas for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Voice Competition semi-finals on June 21.
A concert will be held at Limestone Theatre on Leadmine Street in Gaffney on Saturday, June 9, to raise travel funds for the two students. Admission will be free and donations will be accepted. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The two Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre majors first competed on the state level at Converse College in Spartanburg in October of 2017. Having qualified to move forward, Bloomer and Holt advanced to the Mid-Atlantic regional at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. That regional included vocalists from Maryland/Washington, DC; North Carolina; South Carolina; and Virginia. Bloomer took first place in his category, while Holt also qualified to advance to the next level, which was a national video round.
Singers who had qualified from 14 regions across the United States submitted YouTube videos for judging, with both Bloomer and Holt qualifying for the national competition coming up in Las Vegas.
Bloomer is a rising junior from Gaffney, and Holt is a rising senior from Columbia. Both students won first place awards in their respective categories at the NATS Mid-Atlantic regionals last year.
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In keeping with the spirit of this Era of Re-runs, here is a post that was first put up on 7-3-2012, even though I would rank it near the bottom of my amusing posts.
Everyone carries around a list of their ranked blog post based on level of amusement, right?
I bought my tickets to see Jim Gaffigan at the Taft theater in Cincinnati. His shows are coming up in August. I'm really looking forward to it. I bought four tickets, but haven't actually decided what to do with the third and fourth ticket. Clearly, the first two are for my wife and I. Jim's comedy is not anywhere close to over-the-top with respect to adult material. But do I bring my kids? They have seen and heard many of Jim's shows on television in the past. Or do I invite a couple of friends? I don't know how to make this decision. My boys already know that I have the tickets.
My wife has suggested that I check the Taft theater web site in order to determine if there is a minimum age requirement. There sure is–with respect to visiting the bar. Clearly 21 is the age required. But the site is not very clear about taking a position on age pertaining to anything else.
However, there are many other rules written out to clarify many different scenarios and restricted items. There are typical things like video recording devices or audio recorders that make the "do not bring" list. This makes sense for some performers that are trying to make additional money on CD/DVD sales and want to limit the boot-legging. So let me share a few odd ones with you that landed in the "restricted items" list.
"Cameras with long or detachable lenses (cameras small enough to fit in a man's shirt pocket are allowed)"
This just begs for me to create a pocket the full size of my torso and load it up with the basic inventory of a camera shop.
"Aerosol Spray Cans"
But what if my hair starts to droop in the middle of the performance?
This seems obvious to me, but it helps me finalize the decision to leave my bazooka at home.
"Tools (wrenches, pliers, etc.)"
That is exactly how it is written out on the theater's website. What did someone do to make the theater management spell out the examples? Does "etcetera" cover pipe-wrenches? Cause I have a fear of dropping my ring into a sink drain, and I usually carry a pipe-wrench to dismantle the plumbing when I do that.
So when I told my inflatable woman that I couldn't bring her to the show, she had this odd surprised look on her face. Oh wait a minute, she always has that look.
And at the end of the list: "Any other item deemed unacceptable by Taft Theatre management. Subject to change at the discretion of Taft Theatre or Tour management at any time."
So they reserve the right to just look at you and say, "Hey buddy, you have to leave right now because we just added 'brown hair' to the list. Totally unacceptable. Have a nice night."
Following the list of restricted items comes the list of behavioral reasons that will get thrown out. Typical list leaders include intoxication, disruptive behavior, and the use of profanity (not including most of the stand-up comedians).
"Unacceptable or indecent dress"
So I have to wear my pants to the show? Really? Jim wouldn't if he had the option.
"Participating in a fight"
I'll need a bit of clarity on this one. Is watching the fight considered 'participating'? I'll need to know how to handle this in advance. If a fight breaks out, do I need to close my eyes? That just seems dangerous to me.
"Entering or attempting to enter the restrooms of the opposite sex"
I've been down this road a few times in my life. Each by accident–honestly. Someone remind me to write the story of my college days incident of this mistake. A mistake! Not on purpose.
"Breaking the law"
This will get you ejected out to the streets where law breaking belongs–not in the theater.
"Any action that, in the opinion of the Taft Theatre management, places other guests in danger or reduces their enjoyment of the event"
There they go again. "Hey you. You're blinking funny and people are starting to complain. You're out of here!"
I can't wait for the show! Especially now that I am fully aware of the rules. Oh, and I just realized that the Taft 'Theater' is actually the Taft 'Theatre' (R before E). I wonder if I'll get thrown out for that gross oversight on my behalf.
Buy my book! (or wait for the play)


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As downtown Boston evolved from a residential to commercial area by the end of the 19th century, the name of this alley evolved from the names of local landowners to one more descriptive of the area. Many small restaurants set up shop in the alley to serve the area's workers. A staple in many of these places was meat pies, often ordered by colorful names such as "Cat Pie" earning the alley the name "Pie Alley".
In the days that Washington Street was home to most of the city's newspaper printing plants, many of the printers and typesetters frequented a tavern in the alley called the "Bell in the Hand" In their haste to get refreshments, newspapermen would often drop pocketfuls of mixed up, loose type (called "pi" in the printing business) on the ground, leading to the name "Pi Alley". Today, the alley continues the tradition of small businesses serving the people who work in the area, as well as the many tourists and visitors.
Learn more about the history of Pi Alley in this Boston Globe article from 7/19/18.
Boston's sites couldn't be more accessible to residents and visitors! Sixteen historic sites between Boston Common and The Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown were connected by a red line, and The Freedom Trail was born. Guided walking tours of the Trail with colonial costumed characters take place regularly throughout the visitor season, entertaining and educating thousands of people each year.
The Old South Meeting House (built 1729), in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, gained fame as the organizing point for the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. 5,000 colonists gathered at the Meeting House, the largest building in Boston at the time.
Old South Meeting House has been an important gathering place for nearly three centuries. Renowned for the protest meetings held here before the American Revolution when the building was termed a mouth-house, this National Historic Landmark has long served as a platform for the free expression of ideas.
Today, the Old South Meeting House is open daily as a museum and continues to provide a place for people to meet, discuss and act on important issues of the day. The stories of the men and women who are part of Old South's vital heritage reveal why the Old South Meeting House occupies an enduring place in the history of the United States. The museum and historic site is located at the intersection of Washington and Milk Streets and can be visited for a nominal sum.
It is located near the State Street, Downtown Crossing and Park Street MBTA (subway) stations. Faneuil Hall Boston City Hall Old State House
Visit the web site.
The "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall was the site of many fiery town hall meetings. Wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil built it in 1742 as a gift to the town.
Faneuil Hall has served as an open forum meeting hall marketplace for more than 250 years.
The first floor served as a marketplace for the local townspeople to sell their goods. The second floor housed the town meeting hall. It was the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis, and others encouraging independence from Great Britain, and is now part of Boston National Historical Park and a well known stop on the Freedom Trail.
Faneuil Hall is now part of a larger festival marketplace, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which includes three long granite buildings called North Market, Quincy Market, and South Market, and which now operates as an outdoor–indoor mall and food eatery.
Boston City Hall (built 1969) is the seat of the municipal government of Boston, Massachusetts.
Architecturally, it is a 9-level, horizontally-oriented Brutalist building designed by Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles. It is located on an unadorned concrete-and-brick plaza in the larger Government Center complex.
It is listed among the "Greatest Buildings" by Great Buildings Online, an affiliate of Architecture Week. In the 1976 Bicentennial poll of historians and architects, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, Boston City Hall was voted the sixth greatest building in American history.
Not everyone loves the controversial building however. In general, design professionals admire the design, while many people who live and work outside of the architecture profession dislike the design's realization.
City Hall is located in Government Center in downtown Boston. The adjoining 8-acre (32,000 m2) City Hall Plaza is sometimes used for parades and rallies; most memorably, the region's championship sports teams, the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, have been feted in front of City Hall.
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Inauguration Chills
While millions descended on Washington D.C.'s National Mall today for President Barack Obama's inauguration, they probably didn't expect to suffer symptoms more common to mountaineers on distant peaks: The Red Cross reports that they've taken in scores of people to treat them for hypothermia.
Temperatures in the nation's capital weren't expected to get above freezing today, and enough people have gone hypothermic that Red Cross relief stations have turned away all but the most serious cases. Clearly, not enough people heeded the lessons of the D.C.-area REI that focused on outfitting visitors for the long, cold hours of Inauguration Day.
Listeners could find many nuggets of inspiration in Obama's speech—phrases like "we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness," and "let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back."
But in between the declarations of hope and pleas for cooperation in the face of an uncertain future, maybe he should've included a few lines about classic American virtues like proper winter layering and wearing a hat.
Heading out into a wilder cold than D.C.? Check out BACKPACKER's guide to Extreme Layering.
—Ted Alvarez
Inaugural Hypothermia (Kansas.com, Washington Post)
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Pupils at St Mary's CE VC Primary School have been crowned 'Finish Your Food' champions after being awarded the Mr. Silly Sausage trophy for reducing the amount of food they throw away by a massive 95 per cent!
The school was one of six Dorset schools which took part in a new 'Finish Your Food. Don't be a Silly Sausage' trial campaign designed to encourage primary school pupils and their families to cut food waste.
Our waste education officer, Kirsten Juniper, visited each school during the summer and weighed the amount of food wasted after pupils had finished lunch and then engaged with children in an assembly about how much food gets thrown away. Kirsten then returned to each of the schools two weeks later to see how much they'd managed to reduce their food waste by.
Tanya Robinson, Head teacher of St Mary's CE VC Primary School, said: "The Finish Your Food campaign has really brought attention to our pupils how much waste piles up from the scrapings of plates at lunchtime each day, it was quite a shock for the children to weigh the total! Kirsten clearly outlined the reasons why we should strive to eat up every mouthful and our pupils took this on board and have since made a real effort to polish off their food. They were delighted at winning the silly sausage trophy and felt it was well deserved!"
Dorset Schools interested in participating in the autumn term can contact Kirsten Juniper on 01305 22866. Also see our schools recycling education web page for information on other activities we provide.


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"War for the Planet of the Apes"; 3 Stars: The latest saga in the battle between man and beast steps up the examination of how much beast is in humans and how much being human is in the apes. This is all played out through a winner-take-all showdown between Caesar (Andy Serkis) and a man known only as The Colonel (Woody Harrelson).
After The Colonel launches the first attack, Caesar decides that a direct clash between the humans and the apes will be the only thing to resolve the conflict – one way or another. This leads to one of the best battle sequences of the rebooted series.
The action is strong but the strength of "War of the Planet of the Apes" is the same as the two previous films. Director Matt Reeves allows for enough time for all parties to discuss the fate of both the humans and apes through deep debates. This leads to several realizations about life that make "War" more than just another action movie.
"Annabelle: Creation"; 2 stars: The uneven film shows the origin of the demonic doll through the story of Samuel (Anthony LaPaglia) and Esther (Miranda Otto) Mullins. They are a God-fearing couple who live far away from civilization. Samuel has quite a reputation for his ability to make dolls, including one wide-eyed creation that's creepy long before being taken over by an evil spirit. Both LaPaglia and Otto are superb actors when given a chance and this project comes up short with material for them.
"The Good Catholic"; 3 stars: Writer-director Paul Shoulberg finds the perfect balance of including enough religion to please those who like faith-based movies but not enough to turn away a general audience just looking for entertainment. Part of that comes from the story being so close to his heart.
"The Good Catholic" script is based on his deceased father, who was a priest in a small town when he fell in love with a practicing nun. This is the kind of sweet and endearing work that comes when you write what you know.
Father Daniel (Zachary Spicer) is searching for an answer because while he believes his decision to become a priest was right, there are things about his faith and commitment to God that remain elusive to him. That uncertainty is magnified when Jane (Wrenn Schmidt) walks into his confessional on a late Friday night.
"Personal Shopper": Kristen Stewart plays a personal shopper who begins to worry about her own mortality.
"Bushwick": War veteran and young woman must work together to protect themselves. Brittany Snow stars.
"Planetarium": Two sisters traveling in Europe in the 1930s pass themselves off as psychics. Natalie Portman stars.
"Midsomer Murders, Series 19, Part 2": Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) investigates Midsomer's most sinister secrets.
"An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power": Vice President Al Gore continues his efforts to educate and inspire the next generation of climate champions.
"Saving Hope: Season Five": Erica Durance stars in this medical drama set in a Toronto hospital.
"The Emoji Movie": Gene is different from the rest of the emoji because he can have multiple expressions.
"Teen Wolf: Season 6: Part 2": Teen tries to deal with double life in this modern spin on the werewolf story.
"Vera, Set 7": Vera (Brenda Blethyn) and Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty) solve vicious crimes that menace their community.
"The Glass House": Brie Larson stars in the film based on the memoir written by Jeannette Walls. Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 7.
"Atomic Blonde": Spy thriller that unfolds in late 1989 as the Berlin Wall is finally taken down. Available on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 14.
"Cars 3": Lightning McQueen's (Owen Wilson) career begins to sputter. Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 7.
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Jimmy Kimmel joined the fray of critics Tuesday night after President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.
"This is the kind of thing dictators do," Kimmel said during his show's monologue. "This is the kind of thing reality TV hosts do, they fire people every week. Maybe that's what happened, he thinks he's still on the Celebrity Apprentice. It was between James Comey and Meatloaf and, well, the loaf won again."
Kimmel said Comey's while the FBI was investigating Trump's campaign for possible ties with Russia marked "another crazy day in the United States of America."
Kimmel joked about the White House's reason for the firing, saying "that would mean Trump fired James Comey for making him president," referring to the FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails led by Comey. Clinton previously said that Comey releasing information that the FBI would reexamine emails related to the investigation on her use of a private server was partially to blame to her loss in the 2016 presidential election.
Comey's termination Tuesday night came at the recommendation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.


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Patrick Rothfuss is not just an awesome writer, but he's a pretty awesome human being as well. In addition to his bestselling novels, he has devoted time and money to humanitarian projects, founding his own charity, Worldbuilders.org, raising money for Heifer International. Heifer is a charity organization that provides livestock to impoverished communities and teaches them how to raise and care for the animals to produce milk, eggs and other necessities.
Since Rothfuss started Worldbuilders, his fans have donated over 2 million dollars for Heifer International. An IndieGoGo campaign this summer, dubbed Geeks Doing Good, raised nearly a quarter million alone. Donors received perks for the donations, including autographed books and artwork from assorted authors.
The annual fund drive started yesterday and there are a variety of ways to donate – and a variety of prizes you can win if you donate. Yes, you get something back for your generosity.
The first option is the lottery. For every $10 donated your name will be entered into a prize drawing. Dozens of publishers and game designers have donated books, both autographed and not, to be awarded to donors. Visit the site to see the variety of books offered – and check back regularly, Rothfuss will be blogging as more items are added throughout the drive.
Second, you can purchase items from Worldbuilders' store, The Tinker's Packs. Again, there will be a variety of autographed items available, as well as jewelry, games, calendars and other knick-knacks. All of the proceeds from the store go to Worldbuilders.
Finally, there will be various e-bay auctions throughout the pledge drive. New auctions will be posted every Friday during the drive. Visit the site for some of these special items.
Prizes are good, but the stretch goals are even more fun. The more money raised, humorous perks are added. At $100,000, Rothfuss will dress up like Tom Bombadil and sing a song. At $678,229, he will kiss a Heifer animal of your choice.
And other authors are involved as well. Last year epic fantasy power couple Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear drunkenly ranted about The Hobbit 2 for over an hour. Mary Robinette Kowal wrote and read Name of the Wind inspired slash fiction. Neil Gaiman read Green Eggs and Ham.
And this year has even more fun, from Kevin Hearne dancing to Thriller, Sam Sykes committing batsu and Myke Cole reviewing were-hedgehog erotica. Yes, you read that right. Were-hedgehog erotica.
But the real awesomeness of the pledge drive is helping sustain poverty-stricken communities around the globe.
The pledge drive runs through Dec. 7. Go visit Worldbuilders.org to donate. And if you are looking to buy other books for Christmas gifts, shop at Powell's and click through these links – they will be donating a portion of their sales to Worldbuilders and help Heifer International provide farm animals for those in need.
And if you win some cool stuff that you don't want, I'll gladly take it off your hands!


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I think I need learn to pastor with more grace. What does that mean? To live gracefully means to conduct your life in such a way that is consistent with the fact that you are yourself a recipient of grace. To speak with grace is to speak in such a way that points to the grace of Jesus Christ. One can live graciously in two ways. One can point to one's own sinful nature, essentially demonstrating the point that, "we are all in the same boat morally". Or one can point to the beauty of God's goodness and the riches of his mercy. A gracious word is one that leaves the recipient thinking, "wow, this guy truly understands that he is no better than me." A ungracious word leaves the recipient feeling sheepish or guilty. A gracious word leaves the recipient feel accepted and loved, shown grace from a fellow recipient of grace.
Consider the following scenario. You are looking after a Bible study leader who is constantly late for meetings, writing Bible studies late, and doing a poor job because of his under-preparation. How would you deal with it? Would you come down hard on him, or speak to him gently? Would you approach him with a whip or with gentle words? What outcome do you desire from your rebuke? Our mistake is that we too often seek to correct behavior and think that the right approach is whatever will get us the correction we want. We counsel as mechanics rather than as pastors. "As long as its running the way you want it, the problem is fixed" Consider, instead, these questions: "What's this person's theological issue? How can I help him realize his sin and the manner in which he is behaving in a manner that is inconsistent with his gospel reality? How can I speak to him in a way that demonstrates the grace of God and encourages him to change in light of the gospel rather than from fear of punishment?
What does it mean to pastor graciously? It means to live in such a way that my achievements and maturity and merit point not to my own goodness but to the goodness and power of the One who wrought it within me. As a mature Christian, it can be so easy to create an unbridgeable chasm in maturity between yourself and someone that you disciple. If you've conducted yourself in a way that causes your student to say something along the lines of, "my mentor is so godly and mature. I'll be lucky if I can be half as mature as him one day!" YOU'VE FAILED. Our pastoral work should NEVER point to our own goodness. When our goodness is observed, it should point to the wonder of a God who can make that out of a wretch like me!
We can pastor ungraciously in many different ways. We can glorify our own actions and service. In myself, I see a lot of insidious manners in which I do this. As a long-time Christian, I am quite savvy at disguising the ways I use my accomplishments to point to my own goodness. One way is by teaching in a self-centered manner. Rather than consider what my student needs to hear, I brashly and inconsiderately teach whatever my hobby horse is at the moment; I send off works of writing that I think will help them but really will just create in them a sense that I am so far ahead of them in godliness. Pastoring is always ever an other-centered work and we forget this so easily. All manners of true, disciplined, godly encouragement and admonishment focus on the the person we are caring for. There are so many ways to be uncaring in our care. We can be long-winded because we just love talking our thoughts out loud. That seems helpful because the things we say are godly things, but it can actually be very unloving if its something that doesn't suit the person at the moment. We can share too many of our successes while making no mention of our failures. We can just do something well in the name of modeling, but not use it as an opportunity to teach and encourage someone else to give it a try.
What does gracious pastoring look like? How can we accomplish this? To do this, we must constantly be returning to the gospel of grace. We must use every opportunity to reinforce in our people the belief that it is God who changes and transforms. Salvation is by grace alone, but so is sanctification. When I live a godly life, I must always be quick to remind those I model to that this is the result of a good, powerful God working in a rebellious, helpless sinner. When I perform a ministry skillfully, I do not let the opportunity pass to emphasize God's gifting of different people to do different things, all for the edification of the Church to the glory of God. When I give someone a chance to try a ministry, I am quick to emphasize what they did well, offer feedback that is constructive and grace-filled, and pray for them to grow as God allows them.
Our churches do not need more pastors who are good at everything. We needs more pastors who live unashamed, repentant lifestyles who openly admit that they themselves are still works in progress.
Our churches do not need more good doers. It needs more broken but redeemed people pointing with their thoughts, speech, and act, and entire life conduct to the one true Good-doer in this universe.