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Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct the community he longs for, his hopes blind him to the reality of his situation.
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Opened June 14th, 2019
Rated R for language, brief nudity and drug useCastThora Birch, Finn Wittrock, Danny Glover, Tichina Arnold, Mike EppsDirectorJoe TalbotWriterJimmie Fails
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16 MEWS. This room holds dozens of cages, each soiled with bird droppings. The doppleganger has no more falcons so he keeps three vultures here.
3 Vultures (AC 7; MV 3"/27"; HD 1+1, hp 7, 7, 5; #AT 1 bite; D 1-2; XP 34, 34, 30)
Piles of sawdust, wooden tins of birdseed (now crawling with vermin), and several cords of firewood are here. The doppleganger keeps sixteen dead rabbits and three dear deer hanging on hooks from the rafters for the vultures to dine on. The nine windows in this room have been bricked up.

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This year has come and gone by so quickly. It feels like like last week where I was nervously setting up the classroom knowing soon my students would fill the room with their laughter, worries, excitement, and learning.
When I was in high school, on the first day of school, I would come home and joke, "Only 179 more days!" Every year since then, I eagerly counted down for the summer, some years starting sooner than others. Every year that is except this year. This year, I would think about the end of the year, and I would quickly shake my head. No, no! It can't be that soon! I don't want my children to leave me!
Below, I have collected some of my favorite memories with these children as today we say good-bye.
- During the first few weeks of school, we raised crickets. In the middle of my lesson, one child raised her hand and said, "Miss Savides? Uh, the cricket is having a baby!" Of course all focus was then lost as all the children rushed to the cricket cage. We quickly discovered that crickets don't give birth to live young, but they do molt. And when they do, they are a beige color.
- Then there is the moment that the cricket escaped and the children started shrieking.
- On the first day of school, I gave a teaser that we would be dissecting something this year. Everyone was so excited. Their excitement peaked on the day I announced we would be dissecting that day. They tried guessing. "A cricket!" "A frog!" "A pig!" "A cat!" "Ooo! Ooo! A man!" "No, a flower!" "A flower?!" But they had so much fun that day as they dissected it and discovered so many things about flowers.
- Our field trip to Triple R Ranch–we caught animals in the pond, looked for beekeeping things, and fed an iguana. We also were inspired by Triple R to form our own nature hut in our classroom for our fruitful event.
- The multiple times that we went through our Christmas program song so that the rap would be perfect, and ultimately they made the best rapping shepherds.
- Star Wars Day– Where some students asked me why I was wearing a blonde wig and others squealed in delight, "YOU'RE LUKE SKYWALKER!"
- My room was so clean as the children vacuumed daily for chivalry points. I was so proud of them all for becoming knights.
- Their hard work, creativity, and dramatic ability paid off for a memorable movie, The Medieval Spread of Faith, which even weeks later we would quote portions of it to each other.
- They were so excited to explore Colonial Williamsburg and learn more about the medieval period. And of course no trip to Colonial Williamsburg is complete without learning about road apples (also known as horse droppings).
- One time, Mrs. Stephens came to the room saying that I was sick. She proceeded to act like she had the Black Death. Then in walked this scary-bird like doctor who poked at her with a stick. Of course the children were surprised at first and then said things like, "Miss Savides! We know it's you because of your shoes!" or "Wow! You should have taken off your watch, Miss Savides!"
- This week, we went around the circle and shared something that we had learned. Every child shared something from history! (a small triumph since only recently I discovered how much I love history, and I had made the personal goal to teach history in an engaging and exciting way without just presenting people and dates).
- Every Friday, they nominated each other for stars of improvement. Their kind and uplifting words were so encouraging. Ultimately, every single one of them made it to the gold level.
- Seeing many of the children all dressed up for Academy Awards. I'm so proud of each and every one of you even if I didn't get to talk with you at the event.
- During our Roman unit, I introduced them to the various Roman gods. We talked about them and some of their stories. Then I asked them, "What do you think of their gods in comparison with our God?" They shared how they disliked that these Roman gods sinned, but our God is perfect. They talked about how these gods were fake, but our God is alive. They talked about how their gods did not do anything for the people, unlike our God who sacrificed His own Son for us. Wow.
- A student came up to me at lunch and told me she wanted to be saved.
- Yesterday, we went around the circle and shared what God has done this year. They expressed how their faith grew whether through difficult times or waiting for God.
- Before our fruitful event this week, we did a popcorn prayer for our event and the end of the year. Their prayers were so genuine and thoughtful as they prayed for each other and thanked God for the year that they had had. As I listened, I teared up knowing that they have grown so much yes academically but more importantly spiritually throughout this entire year.
Thank you to each and every one of you for making this year so memorable. I could not have done it without your constant support and dedication. Words truly cannot express how thankful I am that God allowed us to spend this year together.


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KAZ Custom Water Filter Life Indicator
Trumeter were contacted by KAZ Inc. Group to develop an innovative custom water filter life indicator (FLI) using LEDs, to be implemented for the launch of the next generation of their hugely successful 'PUR Water' pitchers.
The Problem: Filter Life Indicator
PUR identified that many of their water pitcher customers weren't benefitting from their current filter life indicator because it was too difficult to use. To develop a solution, PUR turned to Trumeter for their specialist experience in custom water filter life indicators.
There were a number of requirements that PUR wanted to incorporate. The product needed to be dishwasher-safe and have a working lifespan of at least seven years – meaning it would need to be extremely durable yet ultra-low-power.
By applying industry honed expertise with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, Trumeter incorporated these requirements into a large-scale production schedule that remained extremely economical.
The Solution: a bespoke design
As the new FLI was a major element of the redesign – aesthetically as well as functionally – how it integrated with the rest of the jug was critical.
Collaborating with the PUR design team, Trumeter ensured the custom water filter life indicator satisfied their visual and user-friendly requirements with no compromise on cost-effectiveness or reliability.
The filter utilises LEDs to provide users a clear indication. As a filter nears the end of its lifespan, the FLI display changes from green to orange, eventually turning red when replacement is required – an easy-to-follow improvement on the previous system.
'PUR elected to collaborate with Trumeter based on Trumeter's experience on sensing and measuring married with their expertise around visually stunning displays.'
– Mike Mitchell (Director of Engineering at PUR)
Trumeter's proven track record of working with leading manufacturers of household electrical brands ensured Kaz could be confident in their capabilities even before a design and manufacture timeline was established.
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Last weekend I was fortunate to travel up to Washington, catch up with a dear friend, teach some really fun classes, and visit a place I've wanted to see since I knew of its existence, The Museum of Glass.
Rhonda and the staff at Makers' Mercantile were again amazing! I really wish I lived closer, because the ambiance of the shop and everyone involved, the employees, the customers, the food from Riley Cakes, the merchandise, the vibe, contagious camaraderie, just everything about the place is fantastic. Please open one in Bend!!!! A girl can hope; right?
It was so nice to see familiar faces and meet new friends while we cut, painted, and stitched our own side slouch bags and then on Sunday we focused on the couching technique.
I was so impressed with all the handiwork I saw.
Thank you Rhonda and Charlie for being the most gracious hosts and welcoming me into your lovely home. There were some wonderful meals out on the town, just a short walk away. We strolled over the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass that links the Museum to downtown Tacoma.
"Three distinct installations comprise the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. Furthest from the Museum is the Seaform Pavilion, a ceiling made of 2,364 objects from Chihuly's Seaform and Persian series. Placed on top of a fifty-by-twenty-foot plate-glass ceiling, the forms are suspended in midair and make dramatic use of natural light. As visitors walk under this pavilion, they experience a seemingly underwater world of glass shapes and forms a few feet above their heads.
Marking the center of the bridge are the Crystal Towers, which rise forty feet above the bridge deck and serve as beacons of light for the bridge and city. Illuminated from below, the forms glow at night. The 63 large crystals in each tower are made from Polyvitro, a polyurethane material developed to withstand the elements. The Crystal Tower elements are raw, brutal forms, monumental and bold, that appear as if cut from mountain peaks or taken from frozen alpine lakes.
Closest to the Museum is the Venetian Wall, an eighty-foot installation displaying 109 sculptures from three of Chihuly's series: Venetians, Ikebana, and Putti. The Venetians are exuberant sculptures with origins in Venetian Art Deco glass. Ikebana are quiet pieces, created in the spirit of traditional Japanese floral arrangements. Putti were popular figures in European art of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and represent Cupid, the Roman god of love. The Venetian Wall is a collection of some of the largest blown-glass works executed in the history of the medium."What an utter work of wonderment! And we spied even more works of Chihuly glass art through the windows of the Union Station courthouse. As if all this weren't enough, I also feasted my eyes on the amazing works at the Glass Museum.
Have you guessed that these were part of the "Into the Deep" exhibition?
Be still my beating heart. I could have spent all day....no, all weekend there! I guess that means I'll just have to come back again!


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On the page Landed Estates and in the new book 'Voices from the Great Houses (Jane O'Hea O'Keeffe, Mercier Press 2013) we can read about the background of the family: Richard Hutchins of Blackrock, near Bantry, County Cork (later named Bantry House), was appointed a Poll Tax Commissioner by William III. He had acquired lands in West Cork which was formerly owned by the O'Sullivan clan.
Blackrock House was purchased by Richard White (Councillor White) in 1765, renamed into Seafield and later became Bantry House. The Hutchins' moved to Ballylickey, and in 1800 Arthur Hutchins moved to Ardnagashel.
In 1759 Richard Hutchins' great-grandson, Thomas Hutchins, married his cousin Elinor, daughter and only child of Arthur Hutchins of Cregane Castle, County Limerick (also spelt Creggane Castle). She was to inherit rich farmlands in North Cork and Limerick. They had 21 children of whom only six survived:
- Emanuel (1769-1839)
- Katherine (1765-1789)
- Arthur (1770-1838)
- Thomas (1778-1815)
- Ellen (17 March 1785- 9 Feb 1815)
- Samuel (29 Sep 1786-18 June 1862)
The family lived at Ballylickey. Thomas (1735-1787), a magistrate, died when Ellen and Samuel were toddlers. Ellen, who herself suffered from poor health, spent a considerable amount of her short life looking after her mother, Elinor, and her brother Thomas, who had been disabled by an accident falling on ice while at school. Elinor (1743-1814) died just a year before Ellen and Thomas passed away, Ellen probably from tuberculosis and the mercury administered by her doctor for a liver complaint.
One of Thomas and Elinor's sons Arthur Hutchins (1770-1838) built the house at Ardnagashel and probably planted many of the trees there. After Arthur's death, Ardnagashel passed to his youngest brother, Samuel (1786-1862) and down through three generations of Samuel's family until it was sold in 1945.
Ballylickey also remained a home to the Hutchins family for long periods of time. One of Arthur Hutchins's sons, also called Arthur (1805-1889) lived at Ballylickey. "He was leasing this house from the Earl of Kenmare's estate in 1852 when it was valued at almost £14. In 1837 Lewis refers to it as the seat of S. Hutchins (almost definitely Samuel, Ellen's brother, before he inherited Ardnagashel in 1839). Later associated with the Graves family and now serves as a luxury hotel." [from 2015: run as a guest house by Wanderlust]
The Hutchins family lived at Ballylickey again from 1910, when Samuel's son, Samuel Newburgh (1834-1915) and his wife Marianne moved there from Ardnagashel to let their son, Richard set up home at Ardnagashel with his new bride, Isabel.
Arthur's sister Ellen Hutchins (1785-1815) is widely recognized as Ireland´s first female botanist. In 1997 there was an account about her short life in the book 'Stars, Shells & Bluebells – Women Scientists and Pioneers' [Dublin 1997, out of print]. In the meantime a highly interesting website is being written by Ellen's descendants: EllenHutchins.com, it is constantly being updated.
Ellen was born and lived almost all her life at Ballylickey. Ellen specialised in the non flowering plants, known as cryptogams, and she studied seaweeds, lichens, mosses and liverworts. She found many plants new to science, and her carefully preserved specimens were sent to the leading botanists of her day, who described and published them. She also produced exquisite detailed water colour drawings of seaweeds, which were engraved and published by others. She was highly regarded in her specialist field, and many plants were named after her.
Between 1807 and 1811, nearly 1100 plants around Bantry Bay were identified and listed (in Latin) by her. The list was completed in January 1812, and edited in "Occasional Papers No 12" in 1999 by Professor M. E. Mitchell, Professor of Botany at Galway University, published by Dublin Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. Her drawings of seaweeds can now be seen in the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and in a store at Sheffield Museum.
Emanuel (1769-1839), one of Ellen's surviving brothers, was a friend of Irish revolutionary figure Theobald Wolfe Tone, with whom he had attended Trinity College in Dublin. Emanuel ran a stud at Cregane Castle (County Limerick) and travelled to the Middle East in 1839, to purchase Arab livestock, however he wrote a series of letters to Lord Lansdowne that concern the politics of the Middle East rather than the purchase of livestock. He died in Damascus in November 1839 at the age of 70 years.
Arthur had died the year before in 1838, leaving the Ardnagashel estate and house to Emanuel. Emanuel was childless, and in his will he leaves the estate of Ardnagashel which then consisted of about (probably) 300 acres to his youngest and only surviving brother Samuel. It was probably Samuel who started the plantation of the arboretum which we can still see today – at least there are still some of the early trees to be admired today. The drains and the diversion of the waterfall were works done when Samuel lived there.
Samuel fathered 12 children with two wifes. His second daughter (and fourth child) Louisa Ellen (1830-1922) married William Shore Nightingale [1831-1894], cousin of Florence Nightingale; son of Samuel Smith and Mary Shore). She was an artist who left beautiful drawings of Ardnagashel (probably the above drawing of Ardnagashel House). Samuel's is the oldest grave on the Killeen in Ardnagashel, people say he was buried standing upright. The gravestone also shows the name of his eldest son Emanuel (19 July 1823-9 Sep 1880, died unmarried) and of his infant great-granddaughter Frances-Ernestine (29 June-23 July 1900; daughter of Frances Newburgh and her husband Edmund Hyde-Smith Commander R.N.)
His sixth child (and second son) Samuel Newburgh Hutchins (16 April 1834-22 April 1915) spent some time in Australia as a mounted policeman escorting gold during the gold rush. He brought home no gold but 650 seeds of Australian plants to Ardnagashel. New information shows that Samuel planted a wonderful collection of fir trees in the arboretum at Ardnagashel in the 1840s or 1850s which came from Kew Gardens. This was through the Hutchins family's connection to Sir William Jackson Hooker, first Director of Kew Gardens, who had been a botanist friend of Ellen's.
When Samuel died in 1862, ownership of the Ardnagashel Estate passed to his eldest son, Emanuel (1823-1880) and on Emanuel's death in 1880 it passed to his brother, Samuel Newburgh.
SAMUEL Newburgh, who had spent some time in Australia in his youth, returned to Ireland and studied law at Trinity College Dublin, becoming a barrister and a Justice of the Peace. He married Mariana Isabella (1850-9 Nov 1939, neé Harrison from Harrison Castle Co. Cork near Limerick) in 1873. Descendants of theirs still own East Ardnagashel. Their children were:
- Mary (c. 1874 – 1935 married Captain Percy George Brown)
- Frances Newburgh (c. 1875-1939; married Admiral Edmund Hyde-Smith)
- Richard (27 July 1876-1915; buried in Ardnagashel)
- Samuel (known as Ley: 30 August 1877- 11 February 1961; engagement 1915, married in 1916 to Effie Penniman Eddy)
- Alicia Isabella (known as Lily: 4 Jan 1879-4 Feb 1960; wife of Brigadier General John McDougall Haskard [27 Nov 1877-26 Aug 1967], buried at The Abbey in Bantry)
- Emanuel (12 Feb 1882-8 Nov 1927; buried in Ardnagashel with his sister Margaret Ellen)
- Margaret Ellen (known as Peggy; 1883-Dec 1939; unmarried; buried in Ardnagashel with her brother Emanuel)
- Aline Katherine (known as Aline or Kate; 1884-14 April 1909; unmarried, buried in Ardnagashel)
- Madeline (3-24 Nov 1885; buried in Ardnagashel)
- Francis Harold (known as Frank; 17 Feb 1887-7 June 1962; buried in Ardnagashel)
- Thomas Arthur (20 July 1888-13 May 1915; killed in action in Gallipoli)
- Ellen Madeline (9 Aug 1890-20 Aug 1986; known as Dell; buried at The Abbey in Bantry with her sister Marian Geraldine)
- Marion Geraldine (known as Gerry: 8 April 1894-7 Dec 1969; buried at The Abbey in Bantry with her sister Ellen Madeline)
RICHARD, the eldest son, inherited Ardnagashel on 9th July 1910 when he married Isabel Alice Edith (neé Peacock). He died less than three weeks after his father's death (father 22 April 1915, son 15 May 1915). They had three children of whom the youngest child, a son, inherited Ardnagashel Estate.
- Mary Patricia Hutchins (known as Patricia; 25 April 1911-1985; author of Ezra Pound's Kensington, James Joyce's Dublin and James Joyce's World, married to Irish poet Robert Greacen [24 Oct 1920–13 April 2008])
- Margaret Isabel Olive, known as Peggy (10 Nov 1913-1997)
- Richard Newburgh (known as Dick: 28 April 1915-19 Jan 2013, read his obituary written by his daughter Madeline Hutchins here)
1915 saw the deaths of three male members of the Hutchins family, Samuel Newburgh Hutchins and two of his sons, Richard and Thomas. Richard was a Captain in the 4th battalion of the Royal Munster Fusiliers, and Thomas was a Trooper in the Australian Light Horse. Thomas was killed at Gallipoli on 13 May 1915. Four of Samuel Newburgh and Marianne Hutchins's sons served in the First World War, from four separate continents, where they were living and working: Samuel (Ley) in Sudan, Francis (Frank) in Canada, Richard in Ireland, and Thomas in Australia. Only two came home.
In 1921 widow Isabel had to leave the country together with her three small children – it was the height of the War of Independence and many Anglo-Irish homes were attacked and burnt down. The Western part of the estate was sold to the Kaulback family after WW2. They managed to restore and replenish the neglected gardens and ran the house as a widely known summer hotel (until the late sixties).


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Some events make you sore. Some training weeks make you fatigued. Some days do both. In my latest Active Yogi post, I consider the effect soreness and fatigue have on your yoga practice (and give a little postview of the FU40 event in Memphis).
A week ago, I visited my best friend, Francesca, in Memphis, where she was running 40 miles to celebrate her imminent fortieth birthday. Struck by one of those ideas that seem to pop into the mind fully formed during a long run, she planned her own do-it-yourself event in a park outside town and invited some friends to join her for a lap or two around the lake. Several of us did one, two, or three of the 10-mile laps, while Francesca gamely did all four and felt good enough to drive when we went out for pizza and beer that evening.


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8 Ways Being Beyonce Is the Greatest Thing in the World
Bow down!
If you've ever doubted that being Beyonce must be just amazing, all you need to do is take one look at this Vine of Queen Bey thanking Whoopi Goldberg on The View for calling her Beyonce:
Yep, that's exactly how we would respond if we were Beyonce! Here are 8 reasons why being Yonce has to be the best thing ever.
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1. She puts family first:
2. She had legendary performances:
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3. She's in charge of her own professional career:
4. She's got some of the most devoted fans in the world:
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5. She's already a living legend:
6. Not to mention her and Jay Z together is basically everything:
7. There's a category on Jeopardy devoted to her:
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8. Oh, and she loves the hell out of her daughter Blue Ivy too:
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I like to read true crime books, if they are well-written or if the case is interesting to me. And one thing I've learned about true crime stories— it's all about the characters. There are some true crime books published every year because the murder cases garnered a few headlines and people want to read more. But the books soon drop out of sight, because most people don't find the cases all that interesting.
Other cases— like those of Jack the Ripper, Lizzie Borden, Albert Fish, Ed Gein, and O.J. Simpson— remain of interest, no matter how much time goes by. Why is this? The difference is about the characters.
Some murders are almost routine. Armed robber kills victim. Pimp kills prostitute. Violent husband kills wife. Wife poisons husband— or a series of them— for the insurance money. These cases make headlines at the time, but most of them are quickly forgotten once the trial is over.
But the interesting cases are those with something special. A murderer that is notable and interesting— like O. J. Simpson, once the nation's hero during his football career. Or perhaps an accused murderer that many believe is innocent, like Lizzie Borden. Or a sympathetic victim, like little Grace Budd who was lured away by Albert Fish and cruelly murdered.
Murderers aren't normally the kind of people we want to spend time with, but the good true crime author presents the case as if it were a fictional tale with heroes and villains, and an ending that often brings a degree of closure.
Fictional stories are like that. It's all about the characters. If the characters are dull and prosaic and walking stereotypes, the book is dull and you may not be able to finish it.
I knew an author that had a longish book out on Kindle. I read a lot of the beginning but I couldn't find characters I much cared about or plotlines where I just had to know the outcome— perhaps because they involved characters that hadn't caught my interest. But then the author wrote a novella about one of his more minor characters. He did a great job on the novella and on the Lead character. It still didn't give me the inspiration to finish the longer book, though I did try. But my experience makes the point— the characters are the thing.
Many writers, like those with Asperger Syndrome or autism, lack the social skills and insight to learn enough about the real people around them to create book characters based on these real people's traits. But reading books, both fiction books and nonfiction like true crime, allow you to benefit from some other person's social insights. Of course, a true crime writer might be inaccurate about the details of some of the characters. Some writers repeat local gossip about a murderer to blacken that murderer's name. I read a book about a woman who killed all of her own children, perhaps because of the mental disorder Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy. The local gossips accused the woman of being part of a rumored witchcraft coven in the area. But the evidence seems to point to the idea that this woman was quite conventional and attended Christian churches.
Now, fictional characters are not exactly like real people. Each fictional character has a function in the overall plot of the story. Real life isn't that neat. But learning more about real people, even through a habit of true crime fandom, can help you create more compelling fictional people.


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When we allow our thinking patterns to turn into a "vicious circle", we often feel there is no escape, no matter how hard we try. Traps are exactly that, thinking and behavior that are ingrained and seemingly impossible to shift. When we are in this cycle of thinking, it can define our life, our relationships and fuel depression.
Dr. Nicholas Jenner is a counselling psychologist in private practice working with individuals, couples, groups and companies with a speciality in CBT techniques. Apart from seeing clients face-to-face, Dr. Jenner also runs a thriving online therapy business bringing help to those who find taking therapy online as convenient and tailored for their needs. More Details HER
The "pleasing others " trap
When we often fear being judged harshly or feel uncertain of ourselves or self-worth, we tend to be unable to express ourselves and move towards the beliefs and desires of other people. Others dictate what we do and we go out of our way to please people, do what they want and thinking what they think. The idea behind this is "If I do what they want, I will be loved, will be ok". What tends to happen is that over a period of time, we get taken advantage of. The consequence is that we feel abused, angry, hurt and resentful. We use statements like " I did everything for them and look what I get". What we are really looking for is affection, respect and love and we get disappointment.The more we are taken for granted, our uncertainty about ourselves is consolidated. Our energy is taken up pleasing others and not developing our inner self. Our own needs are being ignored which often makes us needy and controlling. What we need to to challenge here is why we feel the need to please others in order to be liked. This is often found in early relationships and brought into adulthood. In later posts, I will look at ways of combatting this. To find out if this is you, ask yourself the following questions:
Do I fear not pleasing : Those close to me?, people I work with? anyone and everyone?
If I do not please them : They won't like me? My life is not worth anything, I will be rejected, abandoned, hated or abused
For me pleasing people means what? Doing what they want, regardless of my feelings? Never getting cross or angry, whatever other people have done to me? Not saying what I really feel in case I am rejected? Feeling dependant on the goodwill of others in order to feel good about myself?
The "depressive" trap
When things in the past haven't quite gone the way we wanted, we sometimes expect everything to go in the same way. After one or two setbacks, we lose confidence and this can grow inside us until we are convinced we are a failure. Thinking about ourselves in a depressed way can often bring on depression. Although depression can have a physical basis and need medication, research has shown that challenging depressed thinking can alter mood. This can be done by self-monitoring. This method calls for looking at the amount of times we use phrases like " I can't do that", "I look awful so I can't go out today", "I am bound to do this badly" and where the depression hits during the day.. If we are prone to depressive thinking, some basic self monitoring of the day will help to identify the times we are most depressed. Rating your mood every hour ( 10 for most depressed, 5 mildly depressed 1 enjoying the moment, etc) This allows us to be aware of our mood and also to realise that there are times when we are less depressed. It is often easy to curl up in a ball and do nothing, thinking nothing will work. Also, if you find that depression is more acute at a specific time of the day, there could be a good reason for this and the hours that are less depressive can be targeted for activities. This is good to also introduce some structure into the day, which is essential for depression. If on the other hand, you feel at 10 most of the time, professional help should be sought.
The "I am better off alone" trap
Sometimes our depression leads us to think that contact with other people is too traumatic. Anxiety springs up when we believe they will find us boring, stupid or that they might reject us. The consequence is that we avoid contact with other people and often cancel social engagements, sometimes at short notice. It is not that we do not want to meet people but we have convinced ourself that it will go badly, so we have no choice. When we do meet others, we do not look at them properly due to our own internal beliefs, find it difficult to know what to say and actually appear distant and unfriendly. Consequently, people leave us alone or keep us at arms length. The result is that we do not have the opportunity to break the cycle by developing the skills and confidence needed. This can lead to hypersensitivity about how people will react to us and leave us exaggerating the chances of hurt and rejection. Consider these questions if you feel you might be in this trap :
How often do you do things alone? Shopping, holidays, walking, etc and why is this the case?
If there is the opportunity for contact with other people, how often do you avoid this?
Do you join clubs, associations, etc and if not, why not?
Do you make the effort to seek company of others or do you feel they must come to you?
Do you worry about making the first move, making eye contact, what you will say?
Do you fear rejection, criticism?
These traps seem very real to us and often we feel they are part of our personality and so cannot be changed. However, they are learned procedures from our past and can with help be unlearned.


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Here is a breakdown of the parts:
Hair - 2 scallop circles - repunched offset in scallop circle
Face - 1 inch circle (flatten a little on top) and small oval
Neck - 1/2 word window
Body - large oval
Collar - slot punch (retired - if you don't have it just use a strip of paper)
Arms - from oval ring (which is large oval punched around small oval hole)
Hands - small Heart to Heart - trim down the "thumb" side with scissors
Legs/Feet - wide Heart to Heart next to wide Heart to Heart hole - shorten the foot part (with scissors or insert into a small circle punch)
"Thing" label - 3/4 inch circle punch
Eyes - like yesterday's Cat in the Hat
Draw on face and 'thing 2' words
I did his face in very vanilla - I tried white, retired blush and bashful blue and decided vanilla was best.
Hair is Pacific Point.
Suit is Real Red.
I'm guessing you can now figure out how to make a "Thing 1"
Halloween costume tip - if you EVER see a fuzzy blue wig (maybe at Party City) nab it. (No, don't nab it - PAY for it before you leave the store) because with that, any member of your family can be a Thing 1 or Thing 2 - all you need is a red t-shirt (which most people own) then pin a circle with the appropriate wording.
My youngest has been Thing 2 on at least 3 occasions. With the wig, it is an EASY costume for all sizes.


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Sophie Croisy
Sophie Croisy is an assistant professor of American studies at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. She teaches American literature of the 19th and 20th centuries (including contemporary Native American literature) and 19th century American history. She is the author of Other Cultures of Trauma: Meta-metropolitan Narratives and Identities (2007), a book on the representation of trauma in the fiction of contemporary Caribbean, North African and Native American writers. More recently, she edited a book entitled Globalization and Minority cultures: the Role of "Minor" Cultural Groups in Shaping our Global Future (2015) on the complex relationship between globalization and cultural minorities worldwide. She is currently working on two projects: a book project on the representation of trauma in Ojibway writer Louise Erdrich's most recent fiction and an article on the representation of the link between nature and culture in the novels of Chickasaw writer Linda Hogan. Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
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- Fighting Colonial Violence in "Indian Country": deconstructing racist sexual stereotypes of Native American Women in American popular culture and history
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The UP 4 THE FIGHT program is the community fundraising and awareness arm of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF). EGPAF is the global leader in the fight to end AIDS in children. Since our founding, there has been a 95% decline in new pediatric HIV infections in the United States. Globally, new pediatric infections have been reduced by more than 50% since the year 2000. But every day, more than 400 babies are infected with HIV because their families lack access to the health services they need to prevent transmission. Together, we will make that number zero.
EGPAF programs have reached nearly 30 million pregnant women with the services needed to prevent the transmission of HIV to their babies -- across more than 5,000 health care sites and with programs in 19 countries. We have proven that we can work in diverse global settings — no matter a country's size or resources — to support delivery of HIV services, as well as research, advocacy, and improved health systems for mothers and children.
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Richmond Sarpong, associate professor of chemistry
"Despite the financial ups and downs, Berkeley is, I believe, the best place to do chemistry in the world. My colleagues are excellent, and they make me better — and I don't think anyone can ask for more."
That's Richmond Sarpong explaining why he's here.
Sarpong is a young chemist who has already seen a lot of the world: He was born in Ghana, raised and educated there and in Zambia and Botswana before landing at Macalester College in Minnesota, where he got his first taste of organic chemistry research. That was it; he knew his calling. Next stop, Princeton for a doctorate, then CalTech for a postdoc and Berkeley for a faculty position in 2004.
Berkeley is where he chooses to stay — not for lack of opportunities elsewhere. Two outside offers landed in 2009 and in 2010, both from universities in the United States, one private and one public, both with good reputations and chemistry departments that are especially strong in Sarpong's subdiscipline, organic chemistry.
At Berkeley, he leads a research group that is interested in making medicinal compounds that are inspired by substances found in nature — compounds with anti-cancer properties, for example.
The offers came to him, he didn't go looking for them. "I think a lot of the time what obviously happens is that with the financial situation in California, people [at other institutions] recognize the opportunities," he says. Young faculty just going up for tenure, like him at the time, prove among the most tempting.
Sarpong later ended up with tenure. But tenure itself is never part of retention discussions, he points out; if tenure isn't going to be an option, Berkeley is unlikely to respond to an outside offer. In his retention case, he says that "Berkeley was very supportive in meeting our needs, not necessarily our wants." That meant a laboratory upgrade for Sarpong's research group "to create an environment that would put us in a position to compete with any group in the world," he says.
Funds were provided to buy equipment — a microwave instrument and a glove box, typically costing $45,000, to enable the team to conduct experiments in an inert atmosphere inside a closed space.
Before acquiring the equipment, Sarpong says, group members had to use other faculty members' labs — and they were always welcoming, he quickly adds, "which is one thing I love about Berkeley."
But "at some point, it's important to get your own equipment so you can accelerate your work."
Help with housing was another factor. "My wife loves it here, and I like it very much as well. But it's expensive here," he says. "Breaking even works for us."


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The crunch of the financial crisis and the easy access to fast consumer loans have resulted in many Danes having taken out several different loans. This type of debt is often expensive due to the various expenses of the loan such as interest and ongoing fees. At the same time, it can quickly become difficult to get an overview of the various loans, which can result in the loans eventually becoming even more expensive, because the small loans are not paid for.
There are therefore many good reasons to collect all the lump sum debt in one loan.
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Benefits of debt consolidation at https://dedebt.com/:
- Small loans are paid out. The inconvenience of many loans can easily result in losing sight of the loans to be paid first. Thus, some small loans may run for longer than necessary, resulting in unnecessary interest rates.
- Save money. By consolidating all loans into one, you paid off all the small loans.
- Clarity and motivation. By consolidating your loans, you only pay off one loan and therefore do not drown in different bills. This gives you an overview of how much you actually owe, how much you have to pay per month and when the loan is paid off. This will at the same time give more motivation to continue the installment, as you can see a clear end to the loan period. When the debt is consolidated you save for the incompetence of various debt and bills and make payment easier. This saves you not only money but also time in everyday life.
What should you do
- Create an overview. Before you apply for a new total loan, you must create an overview of your existing loans. Find out how much you owe, how much you pay off monthly and what is the maturity of the various loans?
- Collect the debts. Once you have created the necessary overview, it is a good idea to have a talk with the bank about any combined loan and with mortgage lenders. One loan may provide lower interest rates and fewer ongoing fees. Therefore, explore your options before taking out a single consumer loan.
So it's a good idea to collect your lump sum debt into one single loan. This will not only create air in your finances, make your debt situation clearer and save you a lot of money, but also give you a more manageable everyday life.


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The Opening of the Watson Pavilion Tea Room took place February 2, 2007 in conjunction with a meeting of the Board of Trustees. Minister Akitaka Saiki, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. joined President Ruscio and Rector Phillip Norwood in giving the opening remarks to celebrate this momentous occasion. Tearoom builder, Seiji Suzuki, joined tea instructors Larry Tiscornia and Glenn Pereira in a formal tea demonstration for the opening ceremony.
Tea and Japanese Culture Events
The Senshin'an Tea Room has hosted numerous events: Opening in 2007 with the Board of Trustees, Kaiseki Workshop, Traditional Japanese Sweet Making, and a Japanese Incense Demonstration.


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Welcome Back to School 2014 - 2015 Edition
New Tech Features
There are a lot of new improvements in technology this year, and the York School Department has taken full advantage of some of these new technologies with upgrades over the summer.
In a time where bandwidth is king, we have taken the first step in improving our schools' Wi-Fi speeds and have doubled up our bandwidth from the state. The next big step will be to upgrade all of the internal network components within the high school and the two elementary schools to provide much needed internet access to a community with more than one device in hand.
Professional staff were invited to come in during the summer to swap their current white MacBook for their new device(s). The tech team has put together a web page for MLTI support located on the schools' intranet sites. Staff can navigate to their individual school intranet site via the YSD Intranet site.
York School Department's Intranet Site (You must be logged in as a York School's employee to visit the site).
There is also a page setup with helpful resources to help get to know your New MacBook Air Laptop on the YSD Technology Site with helpful tips and tricks for the changes that came with the upgrade.
One of the early items that staff may wish to setup with their new deivce is the automatic tabs that will open when the Google Chrome web browser is launched. It is a good idea to have Gmail, Calendar, Drive and your school's intranet site automatically launch within 4 tabs upon startup. This short video goes over the steps necessary to set this up.
Students at the high school will also experiment with a pilot program of Chromebooks this school year. Four carts of 25 Chromebooks each will replace 3 iPad carts at YHS. This will offer a more streamline flow between students and staff and turning in work. It will also allow students to enhance their learning and customize their Chrome browser with Google Apps and Extensions just as staff members can on their new MacBook Air.
Lastly, Google Classroom was released just last week and was announced at the GAFE Summit in Yarmouth. Classroom was launched early by Google with expected iterations and improvements to follow. Staff can now create an online course management system to assign work, continue discussions and even assess students' work. Check out the introduction video below and then head to classroom.google.com to get started.
York Websites and Resources
Articles for Teachers
New Google Links and Tools
Now with Google Story Builder, you can build a video story that looks like it is being typed live between two collaborators in a Google doc.
New Links for Teachers
Library Thing - Enter what you're reading or your whole library. It's an easy, library-quality catalog.
ClassCharts is an excellent tool for creating online seating charts, behavior charts, and behavior reports.
The Public Domain Review is a website that features collections of images, books, essays, audio recordings, and films that are in the public domain.
The Human Footprint Interactive shows you how you compare to others around the world when it comes to consumption of foods and consumer goods.
Newsela brings current event articles to your classroom and allows classroom, but allows you to deliver it to your students at their own Lexile level.
Hooda Math is a fantastic collection of math games that give students the opportunity for math fact practice while having fun.


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I'm not a football follower - I never really cared for finals fever until now and not because I'm jumping on my team's band wagon. Oh no! This is much better than my team winning!
What could be better than your own team reaching the grand final?!
Your mother's team being in the finals!
Your mother's team being in the finals!
Thank you very much to the boys in white and black... you've put the biggest smile on her face!
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Last time I'd needed a new vacuum, my parents gave me their old one for free. It worked great for a while, but after putting in the new floor (where it was used to suck a multitude of dust and debris), it just wasn't the same. The filters would clog, pet hair would snarl through every bend in the tube (there are quite a few based on its design), and the dirt would get stuck in places that couldn't be dumped out without snaking a coat hanger through the tube.
Vacuuming is already a chore; the idea of adding the chore of cleaning out the tubes, filters, and brushes with every use is just too much. When I have only two carpeted rooms that require an upright vac (the Eureka cannister vac works great for the bare floors, but doesn't work on carpet), I want to get in there, zip around for a few minutes, and go on with my day. Anything more than that works against me since I'm prone to procrasinate (the longer the task takes, the less likely I find the time to do it).
As of late, the vacuum was clogging about every five minutes (the suction power of a vac is great until it collects too much dust and dirt to continue to function after just a few minutes of cleaning). Once that happened, the vac coughed out clumps of dirt like it's giving me a refund (no, you keep it; I have plenty to go around). But the final straw happend this week when Charlie decided to use my dusty old dinosaur's electrical cord as a chew toy.
I probably should have seen it coming when she was using the vacuum as a sparring partner. She ran around last week with one of her toys, bounced around like a rabbit, and accidentally jumped on the power button of the vacuum. The sudden loud noise scared the crap out of her, which I found hilarious (I'm going to be such a good mother someday). Once I turned it off, Charlie seemed to have it figured out: the monster could be defeated. A few unsupervised minutes the following week resulted in the end of the cord being chomped to bits. No more power, no more loud noise.
It's time to get a new one. As I do with every new appliance purchase, I'm doing my research to find a vacuum with features that experience has taught me I need:
- made for carpet
- upright
- doesn't need to specifically say "pet" to work for my dog hair needs, but strong suction is key
- not too many bends in the hose to limit clogging
- central suction; hoses that are on one side or the other tend to clog more
- if possible, a retractible cord so Charlie can't eat it (this is a new addition to the list)
- inexpensve – even the best vacs won't last forever
The difficulty with shopping for the perfect appliance is that there are often contradicting opinions from buyers. Internet reseach goes a long way, but the biggest challenge I find is evaluating the evaluations themselves; too often the reviewer posts a five-star assessment mere weeks after purchase, and the negative ones in contrast are usually after several months when the same tool has broken. It may take me a while, but I'm confident I'll find the right fit. If you have your own opinions that you would like to share, I will happily read them. Please leave a comment below if you love your vac! I know already that I'll probably shop at Brandsmart to pick it up and I'll pay particular attention to Eureka brands since I enjoy my cannister vac so much. But we shall see what I find this weekend – that carpet won't wait!


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Getting into the VenueThe Theatre Royal Drury Lane main entrance is situated on Catherine Street. There are 6 steps up into the foyer from street level, through double doors. The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails. A drop off point is located around the corner on Russell Street.
An alternative level access entrance is located on Russell Street. Those who wish to use this entrance should ring the doorbell to attract attention. This entrance leads to wheelchair spaces in the Stalls as well as an adapted toilet.
All sections of the theatre, other than the Stalls, must be reached via stairs as there is no customer lift. Stairs are highlighted.
Customer AssistanceStaff are on hand to assist with navigation and are constantly manning the doors. Those who wish to use the alternative entrance must ring the doorbell on Russell Street to attract attention. The adapted toilet at this entrance is locked and must be opened by a member of staff.
Transfers are available to any aisle seat within the Stalls and staff are able to store wheelchairs in the cloakroom for the duration of the performance. An at-seat service is available for patrons who are unable to access the bars.
How to BookFor those who require special assistance or wish to book wheelchair spaces, it is important to book in advance and notify the theatre of any special requirements. Discounts are available for access patrons and their companions.
For further information and accessibility booking, please call: 0844 412 4648 (calls cost 7p/pm) or email: email@example.com
Accessible seats
Stalls K1
Stalls K35
Stalls L1
Stalls L35
Section accessibility
The Stalls can be accessed via 20 steps down and a further 17 steps up from the main foyer. Alternatively, the Stalls can be reached step-free via the accessible entrance on Russell Street, which leads directly to 4 wheelchair spaces. This section is the most suitable for those with limited mobility.
All steps in the Stalls are highlighted, but there is no customer lift.
Transfers are available into any aisle seat and staff are able to store wheelchairs in the cloakroom for the duration of the performance. Due to limited space, there is a maximum of 2 scooter transferees per performance.
Extra legroom can be found in Row K and seats C1, C29, D1 and D33.
Royal Circle
The Royal Circle is accessible via 39 steps up from the theatre foyer. The tops of stairs are highlighted.
Grand Circle
The Grand Circle is accessible via 61 steps up from the theatre foyer. The tops of the stairs in each group are highlighted. This section is narrow and steep and is not recommended for those with limited mobility.
The Balcony is accessible via 90 steps up from the theatre foyer. This section is very narrow and steep is not suitable for those with limited mobility or a fear of heights. Legroom is extremely tight in this section.


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Fighting Cancer Locally – Meet the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia
Apr 9, 2014 by Jessica Cone
Fighting Cancer Locally – Meet the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia
April 1, 2014 | Tifton, GA – It probably wouldn't surprise you to learn that South Georgia has some of the highest rates of cancer in the United States. Each year more than 3,500 people in South Georgia communities are diagnosed with cancer and more than 1,000 South Georgians die from cancer. Cancer is a major problem here, but there's a local organization that's doing something about it.
The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia was started in 2002 by the region's four cancer centers (Tift Regional Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital and South Georgia Medical Center) and numerous business, religious, academic and community leaders as well as public health departments and others. The emphasis on strong community partnerships has been a mainstay of the Coalition's vision and mission since its beginning.
For the past twelve years, the Coalition has focused on bringing change to South Georgia through four programmatic areas. Providing services to the area's underinsured and uninsured population is the cornerstone, with education, research and outreach initiatives forming the pillars of this community-driven organization. One example of its work is a unique program to address lack of access to cancer screenings. In 2007 the Community Cancer Screening Program was created and since that time it has been nationally recognized as a successful model for rural healthcare. Currently the program works by partnering with primary care clinics and hospitals across South Georgia and, using patient navigators, has provided cancer screenings for more than 3,000 local residents.
Why is the Cancer Coalition important? Coalition CEO Diane Fletcher shares what makes the organization different and effective. "Our vision is to be a national model of rural comprehensive cancer control, and our mission is to prevent cancer and increase survival among the people of South Georgia. That's what sets us apart: we have a big vision but our mission always remains local." Unlike national organizations which are often unable to target specific families or regions with their funds and resources, the Cancer Coalition works only in our 32 South Georgia counties and 100% of funds and resources remain locally to fight cancer.
"People are realizing more and more the value of keeping their dollars local," said Fletcher. "We want our donors and volunteers to realize that every person they help is their neighbor." That sense of community is what Fletcher and her staff say people around South Georgia are getting excited about. Melissa Goodin, Development Manager for the Coalition, said "Our work is only limited by funding and support. We welcome those who want to join us in fighting cancer locally. We are looking for volunteers, businesses and donors in South Georgia that would like to invest in the local cancer organization." The Cancer Coalition is hosting a family and kid-friendly fundraising event, Play Day for HOPE, in Tifton on Saturday, May 17, 2014.
For more information about the event or the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia visit www.sgacancer.org.
If you or your business or civic group would like to support the Coalition's work in and around Tifton, contact Melissa Goodin at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 229-312-1706.


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Drawing Day 2010 @ Draíocht
Draíocht took part in the National Gallery of Ireland's Drawing Day once again this year on Saturday May 22nd, and in a new departure we held our first adult workshop as part of the day.
Using Holly Dungan's exhibition Woodstock as a starting point artists Michelle Hall and Emily Good assisted participants in drawing branches, bark, squirrels, lanterns, leaves and all manor of things you could find in or around trees.
Participants hard at work
Everyone's work was then put together to form a large tree on Draíocht's studio wall.
Michelle piecing the tree together
There was some amazing work done on the day, congratulations to all involved!
Our Final Tree
A BIG thank you to Michelle and Emily who made the day possible


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Tanning has always been an area of concern for most of the women out there. Researches show that 8 out of 10 women look for simple and easy ways to get tan. However, it is best recommended to opt foroutdoor tanning procedures.
These are not only natural and totally effective but also give you good freedom from artificial treatments of tanning. Artificial tanning also has its own share of side effects and may also prove expensive. It has also been seen that artificial tanning gives you an orange shade of tan rather than that perfect brown look.
In any case, if you opt for outdoor tanning, there are some tips, tricks and safety measures that you need to get hold of. Here is a guide that will help you through with the procedure without any hassle-
10 Best Outdoor Tanning Tips
Perfect Timing
A perfect timing for outdoor tan will always give you the best outcomes. Make sure that you make good use of the time from noon to the next two hours. This is considered as the right time for outdoor tanning as the sunrays are at its peak.
Don't Over Expose
One thing that you really need to keep in mind is that the body shouldn't be over exposed to theharmful UV rays of the sun as it may lead to risks of skin cancer and other skin problems. There is quite a lot of difference between sun burn and sun tan. Sun burns will make you realize that your body is being over exposed.
Keep it Private
Generally women go nude where outdoor tanning is concerned to avoid those fine lines of the lingerie. Therefore, it is very important to maintain and look for a private place. The last thing you would want is someone to peek through.
Protection to the Skin
A good, high quality sunscreen lotion is what your skin needs when you are planning an outdoor tanning procedure. It is recommended to have at least a SPF of 15 in your sunscreen.
A sunscreen lotion will make sure that you are protected from sun burns and that you get a perfect color tan.
Also Read
Sunless & Fake Tan: Natural Alternatives and Self-Bronzer Product
Essentials for Sun Tanning
Best Tanning Lotions
How To Get A Golden Tan Without Seeing The Sun
Best Ways To Fake A Suntan
Save the Eyes
Where eyes are concerned, you are suggested to wear a high brand, UV protective sunglasses for the same.
Protection for Hair
For the hair, use a quality fabric sun hat while tanning your body. This will prevent the hair from burning or lightening.
Know Your Skin Type
Before you start with the outdoor tanning, make sure you are aware of your skin type. This will not only help you get satisfied results but also save you from any form of after effects you may otherwise face.
Consume Loads of Water
You will be sitting under the sun and that too for a couple of hours. This might lead to severe dehydration. Therefore, it is recommended to have loads of water before and after tanning. You can also drink water or juices in between.
Follow with Moisturizing
One thing that you should definitely remember is to follow a moisturizing coat after tanning. This will lead to a long lasting tan color on the skin.
Significance of Timer
Don't forget, that you should set a time for tanning. Make sure you follow that timer every time you are out in the sun to tan your skin.
Follow this daily to get best outcomes.


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The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by taking these steps:
- Control your blood pressure
- Stop smoking
- Exercise
- Manage atrial fibrillation
With uncontrolled high blood pressure to blame for more than half of all strokes, it leads the list of risk factors that can be controlled.
Knowledge is power; so know your numbers and work closely with your doctor to keep hypertension in check and disable what the AHA calls a "silent killer." In addition to closely following doctor's orders and religiously taking prescribed medicines, these steps are critical:
- Choose fresh vegetables and fruits over processed foods.
- Reduce salt: too much sodium can overwork your heart.
- Walk, work out, run: it's your choice. But find a physical activity you enjoy and make it a regular habit.
- Watch your weight.
- Don't smoke.
- If you do drink, be moderate: One drink a day for women; two for men.
Some risk factors cannot be modified. They include age; chances double every 10 years after age 55. Also, women are at higher risk as are African-Americans.
Strokes, when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, take three forms:
- TIA, transient ischemic attack is a temporary blockage of a blood vessel. It is often called a "mini stroke," because it lasts only a few minutes. A better label would be "warning stroke," according to the American Heart Association, because a third of patients who suffer a TIA have a stroke within a year.
- Ischemic, a blockage within a blood vessel, is the most common.
- Hemorrhagic, a rupture of a weakened blood vessel often caused by uncontrolled blood pressure.
In all cases, prompt treatment can make a world of difference. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a primary stroke center, which means patients brought to the emergency room are quickly assessed and treated by a stroke team 24 hours a day.
Thanks to a generous grant, St. Elizabeth Women Take Heart is offering complimentary stroke/carotid screenings to women 35 and older. Click the links below for details.
Women Take Heart Stroke Screening
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2-7 p.m.
Women Take Heart Stroke Screening
Friday, Jan. 5, noon to 4 p.m.
This painless, non-invasive screening will be performed on our CardioVascular Mobile Health Unit at St. Elizabeth Florence. Stroke is one of the leading killers of women in the U.S., and with this 15-minute screening you'll know more about your personal risk factors for stroke. Registration is required and appointments are limited. To reserve your screening time call (859) 301-9355 (WELL).


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Homes always want repairs but not everybody can afford it. Sometimes friends and family can come to the rescue however after they do not…un-resolved issues create many undesirable points: excessive heating bills, accelerating disrepair, and the declining well being and comfort stage of the folks dwelling there. On this section, we'll introduce you to Gil's Guide to Home Repairs where you will learn diversifications and organizational ideas for basic dwelling upkeep, furniture repair , simple carpentry, and primary auto maintenance You may also find the part on Recreation and Leisure , with its intensive web site hyperlinks, of interest to you.
The town announced yesterday that with the brand new income, licensed by City Council last year, will probably be able to deal with its three- to five-year ready checklist for its free programs that help with home repairs, lengthy-term incapacity modifications, and energy efficiency.
Metropolis Council president Darrell Clarke proposed that the revenue raised from the modest improve should go towards funding three Philadelphia Housing Growth Company (PHDC) programs : The Fundamental Techniques Restore Program (BSRP), Adaptive Modifications Program (AMP), and Weatherization Help Program (WAP).
We have replaced old galvanized water pipes, gotten rid of wooden peckers in artificial stucco chimneys, rebuilt a pool deck, relocated swimming pool gear, built a retaining wall on a family burial plot in historic Oakland Cemetery, changed mild bulbs, hung photos, and worked on an emergency generator and a well for landscape irrigation-just to name a few project types.
If your home's countertop is beginning to present its age—no matter whether it has turn out to be dingy, chipped, or in any other case damaged—you may rely on us. We'll present up and make it look nearly as good as new very quickly.


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Mora County RV Parks are campgrounds designed to accommodate Recreational Vehicles of various types and sizes. RV Parks in Mora County, New Mexico typically include electricity connections and water hookups, and some provide underground waste disposal, television or telephone connections, and wifi service. Seasonal or long-term RV Parks accommodate lengthier stays, while Mora County RV Resorts include amenities such as restaurants, retail offerings, and spas. For information about local RV Parks, the cost of staying at a particular Mora County RV Park, and making RV Park reservations, visit the RV Park website.
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Ballade of Women is an interactive installation that explores perspectives on women's rights. Through the lens of the personal experience of three women, the exhibition offers an interactive narration on three fundamental themes: emancipation, self-determination and violence. The starting points of the exhibition are three paintings of the private collection of the Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
They illustrate three historical characters: Cleopatra (by Marco Pino, XVI century) who supports the theme of emancipation, Maria Maddalena (by Rutilio Manetti, XVII century) who embodies the theme of self-determination, and Lucia from Siracusa (by Maestro dell'Osservanza, XV century) who recalls the them of violence. The installation is a dynamic space constituted by floating and mobile fragments, whose behaviour is influenced by the physical presence of the observer as well as by the virtual presence of online discussion groups debating the themes of the exhibition. When the screens are positioned in a fragmented way, they display media coming from online groups, discussing issues addressed in the exhibition. Software continuously monitors news related to the treated themes and how these are addressed through posts and online discussions. The number of threads created from the internet is an input for the installation and influences the speed of movements and informative content. The soundscape allows the viewer to pick up fragments of the play of a selection of poems, related to the three themes. Verses are whispered and vanish, immediately after being heard. The dynamics of the fragments redefines the contours of the three paintings from specific viewpoints in the space. The experience suggests that each of us can contribute to compose a harmonious picture of the complex and controversial world of women's rights, by approaching it, and by being confronted with points of view of other people, facing the same topics from different perspectives all over the world. Our presence and our ideas can change the world.
PARTNERS: University of Siena (Project coordinator), Interactive Institute Swedish ICI Umeå, Eindhoven Technical University, Monte dei Paschi Foundation, Vernice Progetti Culturali
IN COLLABORATION WITH: QuestIt S.r.l., European Master in Human Rights and Genocide Studies


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The Supreme Court has rejected the case of two midwives who refused to be involved with abortion procedures.
Last year, at the Court of Session, Concepta Wood and Mary Doogan won the right to refuse to assist with abortions on conscientious grounds at any point in the procedure.
But NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) appealed the case and the Supreme Court ruled this morning in favour of the trust.
Mary Doogan and Connie Wood, the midwives in the case, commented on the judgment: "We are both saddened and extremely disappointed with today's verdict from the Supreme Court and can only imagine the subsequent detrimental consequences that will result from today's decision on staff of conscience throughout the UK.
"Despite it having been recognised that the number of abortions on the labour ward at our hospital is in fact a tiny percentage of the workload, which in turn could allow the accommodation of conscientious objection with minimal effort, this judgment, with its constraints and narrow interpretation, has resulted in the provision of a conscience clause which now in practice is meaningless for senior midwives on a labour ward."
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) which paid the midwives' legal expenses throughout the case has said that senior midwives who refuse to participate in abortions could be forced to leave the profession.
Paul Tully, general secretary of SPUC, said: "The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children acknowledges the great debt that the whole pro-life community owes to Mary Doogan and Connie Wood for fighting this battle over the past seven years. They have fought not only for their own careers, but for all current and future members of the profession who uphold the right to life of everyone, from the time of conception, without discrimination. We are bitterly disappointed for them.
"Today's decision sadly makes it likely that senior midwives who refuse to kill babies will be forced to leave the profession. Junior midwives might still be able to work in labour wards where abortions are performed but they will be restricted to 'staff midwife' status at best. They could easily be placed in an impossible situation by pro-abortion superiors, and would be unable to receive promotion to a more senior role without fear of being required to violate their consciences. This will affect anyone who objects to abortion, of any religion or none. It will create a second-class status in midwifery for those who only deliver babies and don't kill them.
"Furthermore, the court has used the opportunity of this case to decide that the conscience clause in the Abortion Act does not apply to general practitioners and that hospital doctors asked to prescribe abortion drugs will not be covered by the conscience clause. We anticipate that this will lead to renewed efforts by health officials to force doctors who have a conscientious objection to abortion either to compromise their respect for human life or to leave the profession. SPUC will support and encourage doctors to resist any such bullying approach.
"The pro-abortion lobby has long argued that conscientious objectors should be required to refer women seeking legal abortion to other practitioners. Bodies such as the Department of Health have qualified this by saying that this only applies when the statutory grounds for a legal abortion apply, but the Supreme Court has said that any medical professional who refuses to provide an abortion should arrange for a referral to someone else who will do so. This seems to go far beyond the scope of the Abortion Act, and furthermore is not even an issue there was any need for the Court to decide in this case.
"The Court has nevertheless said that midwives and doctors with conscientious objections are obliged to refer abortion patients to colleagues who don't object to abortion. This goes further than the General Medical Council, for instance, whose current guidance Personal Belief and Medical Practice says that doctors should refer patients to another doctor, but does not require them to check their colleague's pro-abortion credentials."
Mrs Wood, from Clarkston in East Renfrewshire and Ms Doogan, from Garrowhill in Glasgow, were employed as labour ward co-ordinators at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.
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Canada.com – Dec 15, 2007
A former Toronto police officer who admitted he had a sexual encounter with an underage boy before joining the force will serve the mandatory minimum 14 days in jail.
Brandon Fraser, 25, who was fired after serving as an officer for just seven months, was sentenced Wednesday by provincial court Justice Rebecca Shamai to 14 days in jail for having sex in 2009 with a youth who was either 14 or 15 years old.
He also received a year's probation, must provide a DNA sample, and will be on the sex offender registry for 10 years.
He pleaded guilty to sexual interference Tuesday.
But the part of Shamai's sentence that had observers in the courtroom taking notice was her "strong recommendation" that Fraser spend part of his 180 hours of community service speaking publicly about the pitfalls of sexual relations with underage partners.
Outside the courtroom Crown prosecutor Louise Collins said Fraser's probation officer will be informed about the judge's idea, and work with Fraser to figure out a way to make that happen.
Fraser's lawyer Gary Clewley called the judge's suggestion a good one, adding: "this is the classic case of conduct that can be avoided if the right message is sent out that (this behaviour) is not worth it … He (Fraser) lost his whole career over one encounter,'' Clewley told reporters.
Court was told that before becoming an officer, Fraser, then 22, met a boy in 2008. They were found together in a parked car at mall at 1 a.m. by Peel police. The boy initially told police he was 17, but moments later revealed his real age was 14.
Fraser was warned by the Peel officers that it would be illegal if he and the boy had sex given their ages. No charges were laid.
Despite that warning, sometime between Jan 1. and June 2009 Fraser took the boy to his Toronto apartment and they had sex. The boy, who later revealed this encounter to police, but didn't testify in court, was either 14 or 15 at the time — still under the age of consent.
The encounter came to light after Toronto police investigators looked into a sexual relationship that Fraser, who'd since joined the force, was having with a 17-year-old he'd met in 2010.
Police charged Fraser with sexual exploitation relating to that matter, but the prosecutor told the judge Wednesday that charge was withdrawn because there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.


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In a hyperconnected world, one that always seems to be clamoring for the new-new thing, the words "offline" and "obsolete" can take on powerful new connotations. It wasn't that long ago that we could speak coherently of the "online world" versus the "offline world"—the blurry distinction we continue to maintain with the dichotomy of "Internet" versus "IRL," even as (and perhaps because) it becomes harder to argue that such a division exists. In many ways, most of us are "online" whether we'd like to be or not, still clinging to a belief in a "real life" somehow unmediated by our technology.
It's an old trope, of course, with "offline" and "real life" often playing the same role that "natural" and "traditional" have in past debates about social progress. As Molly Osberg details in her essay about carrying a flip phone in the age of the smartphone, many of us live in a barely sensed cloud of techno-anxiety: excited by the prospects of ever-increasing technological change while still (if only occasionally) worrying what it might be doing to us. In response, we ponder digital fasts, phone stacking, or Tabless Thursdays—what we imagine as respites from the online world, returning ourselves to the offline, real world, if only too briefly. Osberg suggests these are luxuries, illusionary coping mechanisms available only to those with the time and means to convince themselves that we're not all already totally enmeshed in the "online" world of hyperconnectivity.
We ponder digital fasts, phone stacking, or Tabless Thursdays—what we imagine as respites from the online world, returning ourselves to the offline, real world, if only too briefly.
The Australian performance artist Stelarc, interviewed by Anna Denejkina in this issue, would likely embrace the notion. For decades he's created art arguing that as technology advances, the mere meat of the human body has become obsolete. He's used his own body to make the point, placing himself inside hulking metal exoskeletons and even sculpting a fleshy third ear on his arm. He hopes one day to bring it online, with an embedded microphone and a Wi-Fi connection, so that listeners around the world might hear through his third ear. Stelarc believes that there are other kinds of bodies that we can call "human," and through his art he's exploring alternatives.
For now, though, most of us are stuck in our fleshy cells, subject to all the ecstasies and indignities that entails. In his feature story this week, Aaron Sankin looks at people who are especially pained by the collision of bodily existence with the rapidly encroaching "online" world: those who suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Those with EHS often experience headaches, dizziness, high blood pressure, and other symptoms they associate with the electromagnetic waves emitted by almost all modern technology. That means cellphones, Wi-Fi, and in some cases even electricity. And while most scientific research suggests no link between their pain and actual electromagnetic waves, they're often driven permanently "offline," into the shrinking spaces outside modern life—and, perhaps one could argue, rendered obsolete to most of society.
Of course, there are less dramatic examples of obsolescence; indeed, the faster things change, the faster things become outdated, supplanted by whatever's novel and providing more examples of unmourned obsolescence. As Olivia Coy recounts, the rise and fall of Neopets is a story of banal obsolescence: Devised amid the dot-com boom, it pioneered a new way to market to children while they played games. Just a decade ago, it boasted 25 million active users and sold itself to media giant Viacom for $160 million. It even established a community of dedicated players, many of whom remain today. But mismanagement and cost-cutting led it astray, and the site is a shell of its former self. Was it destined to be so, or could things have been different? And what lessons, if any, can be learned by today's flourishing online communities—Reddit, say, and even Facebook—from the Neopets example?
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