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Understanding Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that causes those who have it to have an altered perception of what is real and not real. It affects how the person sees the world, how he fits in, how he behaves, and how he thinks. Someone with schizophrenia may see or hear things that aren't real. A person with the disorder may speak in an unintelligible way, may believe others are trying to hurt him and may believe he is always being watched.
Understandably, people with schizophrenia have a very hard time navigating the real world and have difficulty functioning on a day-to-day basis. As a result, many people with the disorder sometimes act out and/or withdraw into themselves and away from the world and the people who love them.
While there is no cure for schizophrenia, the chronic disorder can be managed with the help of therapy, home support and medication. In fact, many people with this disorder can live fulfilling, independent lives, so long as they receive the help they need.
Causes and Symptoms of Schizophrenia
While it's not known what causes the disorder, researchers have come to believe schizophrenia develops via a combination of environmental and genetic factors.
Issues with the brain's naturally occurring chemicals dopamine and glutamate may contribute to the disorder. In addition, neuroimaging studies have shown that people who develop schizophrenia have differences in their central nervous system and brain structure, leading researchers to believe the disorder is a brain disease.
People who have a parent or sibling (a first-degree relative) with the disorder have a 10 percent chance of developing it (the general population has just a one percent chance). Still, having a first-degree relative with the disorder is only an influence, not a determining cause: about 60 percent of those diagnosed with schizophrenia have no history of it in their family.
There are a few different symptoms of schizophrenia, including hallucinations, delusions and disordered speech and behaviors. Symptoms can vary tremendously between individuals as well as in their severity and patterns. Symptoms also can change over time.
Treating Schizophrenia with Medication
Treating schizophrenia requires that those with the disorder receive medications and psychosocial therapy for the rest of their lives, with medication being the foundation of their treatment.
Drugs commonly prescribed for the disorder are antipsychotic medications as they are believed to control the symptoms that affect dopamine and serotonin (brain neurotransmitters).
Schizophrenia medications can have rare but serious side effects, so it's critical that anyone being treated with the disorder be in close contact with his or her physician and take all medications exactly as prescribed.
Below are some of the most-prescribed drugs used to treat schizophrenia.
Older (Typical) Antipsychotic Medications
Sometimes called "typical" antipsychotic drugs, these medications have been prescribed to treat schizophrenia since the mid-1950s.They include:
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Fluphenazine Hcl (Proloxin)
- Perphenazine (Etrafon; no longer available in the U.S.)
Common Side Effects of Typical Schizophrenia Medications
Possible side effects of the older (typical) schizophrenia medications could include:
- Dizziness when changing positions
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Rapid heartbeat
- Sun sensitivity
- Menstruation problems
- Skin rash
Most of these side effects decline and even go away after a few days. Anyone taking any type of anti-psychotic medication should not drive until his/her body has adjusted to the new drug.
Newer (Atypical) Antipsychotic Medications
Medications developed since the 1990s are known as "atypical" or "second-generation" antipsychotics.
Possibly one of the most effective of these newer schizophrenia medications is clozapine (Clozaril). It helps treat schizophrenics' hallucinations, psychotic episodes, etc. It can, however, cause agranulocystosis, a serious condition that removes white blood cells – those that help a person fight infection – from the body. Patients taking clozapine, therefore, need to have their white blood cells counted every couple of weeks. As inconvenient as having a white blood cell count frequently can be, clozapine can be a true alternative for those schizophrenic patients who don't respond to other antipsychotic medications.
Other effective second-generation antipsychotic medications (without the serious potential side effect that may present if using clozapine) include:
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Lurasidone (Latuda)
- Paliperidone (Invega)
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Asenaphine (Saphris)
- Iloperidone (Fanapt)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Side Effects of Atypical Schizophrenia Medications
Atypical schizophrenia medications could cause major weight gain and even change an individual's metabolism. These drugs also could increase the patient's chance of becoming diabetic or getting high cholesterol.
Patients taking these atypical schizophrenia drugs should have their lipid and glucose levels as well as their weight monitored closely by their physician.
Additional side effects could include restlessness, tremors, rigidity, and persistent muscle spasms.
Schizophrenia generally is diagnosed by a psychiatrist and not diagnosed by a family physician (although any physician can prescribe any medication). The patient and psychiatrist together will decide on a medication and therapeutic counseling course of treatment.
An improvement in symptoms can take several weeks before becoming noticeable and the patient's psychiatrist may try different dosages and/or medications over a period of weeks or months in order to achieve desired results.
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We are bringing you a brand new style of blog today. We had the fabulous idea of sharing with you a regular new feature giving lots of background on the beautiful seasonal flowers we use. We are confident that you will find the flowers as interesting as we do and that the new blogs will give you great inspiration for your big day.
For our first feature flower we have chosen Snakes Head Fritillary. This is a favourite of Tracey's but for me this is the first time I had ever seen this unusual little flower so I was really interested to find out more about it.
Its latin name is Fritillaria meleagris, fritillaria is latin for 'dice box' referring to the chequered markings and meleagris meaning 'spotted guinea fowl' again referring to the markings. However it is easy to see for the picture below why it has gained the nickname Snakes Head. They love it in damp boggy areas and only grow between March and May. Native to this country they are best used when they are in season as with all flowers.
From a floristry perspective it's only around for a short while so perfect if you've chosen an early Spring wedding as it's not available at any other time. Its gorgeous colour, delicate markings and quite soft stems make it great for hand tied designs, little jugs and mismatched vase/bottle arrangements. It really suits rustic, natural weddings. They can be grown in white too. It really works well with soft dusky pinks, lavenders, silvers and grey-green foliage or added to part of a meadowy bouquet full of spring brights. This little gem makes a perfect, very unusual but pretty buttonhole. Here is an example below of how it can add a unique feel to your wedding flowers.
So there you have it! Our first feature flower! Keep an eye on the blog for our next one and if you have any ideas about flowers you would like us to feature then please get in touch!
Thanks for reading.
We keep adding to our wedding portfolio all the time which might help a bit more with inspiration especially for bridesmaids, buttonholes and venue decoration, or grab a cuppa and pop over to our latest 'real weddings'. As you might have guessed, we love sharing, so feel free to get in touch if you need any advice on choosing seasonal flowers, or you're struggling with colours for your special day.

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With gas prices inching back up to 3 $/gal, the accepted idea is that people are driving less because of higher gas prices. Does this graph support the idea? (I used data from Federal Highway Administration and EIA to get the data).
Apr 11, 2010
Are we driving more efficiently?
Posted by TheLight at 2:53 PM 4 comments
Apr 1, 2010
Bottled Water - Energy
The motivation for this article comes from the "Oil-in-Big-Macs" work by Gregor. This is a graph that I put together taking data from International Bottled Water Association and the Energy Information Administration (EIA). I used the price of gasoline as a proxy for oil/energy prices. The revenues, both real and nominal are affected by higher energy prices. Watch out for more single-figure articles on natural gas, water and energy in general.
Posted by TheLight at 8:27 PM 2 comments
Labels: bottled water, energy, gasoline
Mar 13, 2010
Natural Gas Prices and Demand from EIA forecasts
This is a combination of data from the EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2009 and 2010. The price data for 2009 were given in 2007 $ and were scaled to account for inflation. The demand curve for 2009 shows an inflection at years past 2025, which is not reflected in the AEO 2010 data. The term "quad" refers to quadrillion (1015) BTU). Each quadrillion BTU of natural gas is equivalent to approximately 1000 billion standard cubic feet of gas.
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Labels: AEO, EIA, natural gas
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Saturday, January 16, 2016
Sepia Saturday 313 : Fear Not But Trust In Providence (And A Decent Lifeboat)
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Aaagh, no! please Alan, spare us this in music. These old ballads are interesting but the message of this one is hardly the stuff to stir the soul!ReplyDelete
Please Nooooooooooooo! I have just come back from a cruise, which had cringe worthy karaoke singers! Oh Well at least they had fun!ReplyDelete
Sappy seasongs nothwithstanding, you'd never catch ME on one of those old ships -- Providence be damned!ReplyDelete
Coming from a family prone to shipwreck, I think I'll memorize it. I was on a long cruise recently and also did my share of cringing at kAreole. Very witty and enjoyable read as usual Alan.ReplyDelete
I can understand someone writing that song, but I can't understand it being popular.ReplyDelete
I think this is a source for sheet music of the song:ReplyDelete
She'll catch her death of cold in that unsuitable outfit, never mind drown. At least the pilot is sensibly kitted out in oilskins and sou'wester.ReplyDelete
I confess I'm not mad for cruising although I do love a good boat trip on a lake.
I guess when in the middle of the ocean, tis best to trust in Providence. What else is there? If you read Deb's post, the captain pretty much said, "Every man for himself." So that's another policy to consider.ReplyDelete
Bob Dylan is a favored poet/songwriter of mine but this poem struck a chord too. It is of the type people used to recite out loud, where is that skill gone to?ReplyDelete
I think our ancestors lived with such an enormous number of uncertainties, i.e. the weather, the post, health, etc. that the only sentiment left was to "Trust in Providence." Today it is reduced to "Whatever."ReplyDelete
That song certainly wouldn't make any Top of the Pops chart, but a clip of your singing it might get a few likes I'm sure. Providence is forgotten these days, and people are always looking for someone to take the blame.ReplyDelete
Perhaps people did not think of the hazards when they embarked on a voyage over the oceans. There was no other way, then to trust in providence. For some it must have been a nightmare; the high, wild seas, the unknown, the scary stories, long month, bad food, diseases; I guess some sentimental songs went a long way.ReplyDelete
Just make sure the Old Man hasn't had one nip too many....ReplyDelete
I like Mike's reduction of to "Trust In Providence" as today's "Whatever." I would add the phrase "It is what it is." to that as well. :) It's a good thing we don't weigh all the possible negative consequences of taking a ship, plane, train - or driving anywhere for that matter - or we'd never go anywhere! And then, of course, we'd simply be struck by lightning or something.ReplyDelete
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>Okay, as a 35+ gamer, I'm into those titles for my XBOX 360 which are fun, different, and not too tough for an old guy to conquer. I don't actually think I'm that old, I just don't have the patience and time that a 14-year-old has to try and beat a really difficult level boss for two hours straight. As a gamer since the days of the Atari 2600, I'll go head-to-head with any 14-year-old, any day.
With such limited time, I like to get my gaming fix in small bursts, where I can advance in the game without too much trouble, and put it aside until the next day when the kids are tucked in bed again and my wife is occupied with something else.
I've almost finished Grand Theft Auto IV, which I was addicted to for several weeks, playing whenever I could fit it in, much to my spouses dismay. The storyline is rich and interesting, with a few places where the gamer can choose which story branch to take, and there are plenty of side missions and other interesting achievements which keep a gamer engaged right up until the very end.
Unfortunately, I made it to a point where I had only two missions left and one of my son's nine-year-old friends accidentally karate kicked my XBOX, causing the disk to scratch to the point where it no longer will load the game. I sent an angry email to Microsoft, as this is not the first time I've scratched a game by bumping the console, but they don't feel that they have any fault in the matter, so I'm out 60 bucks and the 50-100 achievement points I'd earn by finishing the game. Maybe I can rent the title for a night from Blockbuster just to finish it off — but I digress.
GTA IV, despite the controversy and hype, is violent, fun, and engaging. It should only be played when the kiddies are in the other room since the characters drop the "F-Bomb" like it's going out of style, though, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it for immature players. The game is just good, (not clean) adult fun.
Another game which I just sold back to GameStop (God I love that place) is Dead Rising. It's a zombie hack and slash game with a free-play design. Like many other free-play titles, there are time limits and missions to accomplish. It is inventive, creative, and often fun to play, but where the game fails is in its saving system. I stopped playing the game because I got to a certain point and hadn't left myself enough time to complete a particular mission that was absolutely necessary in order to advance in the game.
Since there isn't an autosave feature, and it isn't always easy to reach a save point as often as you'd like, my only option would have been to revert to a save point so far back that I'd have to fight two difficult level bosses all over again and hopefully leave myself enough time to complete the necessary mission. I still think it's a good game, but if you buy it, be extra conscious of finding those places to save the game and save often, but be careful, because you run the risk of eating up valuable mission time trying to make it to a place in the game which allows you to save. One way around this would be to switch back and forth between saving on your hard drive and saving on an MU.
For a busy dad like me, though, this one was too time consuming, so I turned it in to buy a few new games like Prey, Conan, and Viking, which I'll review in the coming months.


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Filed under: dunedin, guide, horrible, terrible fiction | Tags: boy racer, brutality, death, horrible, suicide, unsanctioned
posted by ophalm
once again death blows it's stinking odour in our general direction. but what if we could make that stench appealing? what if dying in dunedin could be fun and entertaining? no what ifs needed my friends, because the time is here
one thing that's amazing about death is simply the vast array of choices you have! here are but some
freefall suicide from the richardson building
why the richardson building? why not jump to your death off something more interesting? well lets be honest what is more interesting that jumping off of a building with the nickname of "dick"?
if we are truly being honest many things are more interesting and maybe this is what makes jumping off the richardson building such an attractive way to die. it's humble. pride is a terrible sin and humility is a virtue all but lost in our terrible society. suiciding from the RB brings a smile to a child's face and a tear to a grandma's eye. how much are these things worth? they can't be paid for in money that's for sure – only in integer values of human lives.
cutting the brake system in boy racer's cars
ok I've turned the notion on it's head, because the death here is the third person, not the first person, but that's ok because it's boy racers that are dying
this is lovely because this can be applied in any city in the world. see boy racers are terrible. by definition. if a boy racer isn't a terrible person, well then they're not a boy racer.
what we'd like to see done here is sabotage. boy racers often have jobs which they need in order to pay off their ridiculous loans, so they can't be driving all the time. you need to get under the car and using some tools break the relevant part of the brakes that stops them from dying.
next thing you know, the boy racer is driving (probably excessively in some manner) along and wants to stop but he can't and if by sheer luck you happen to see this you'll be filled with joy as you watch his face in shock as his car ploughs into a powerpole and his head is destroyed against the wind screen.
some family members may cry and maybe even the girl he got pregnant after high school cries too. but you can't win without losing and every time a boy racer dies the universe wins
Filed under: drugs, dunedin, horrible, mockery | Tags: cannabis, drugs, funk that, mockery, unsanctioned
funk that. a store with a name that is a pun of "fuck that". right from the moment your eyes are insulted by it's shopfront 50 meters away, you just know this store is class.
the guy who owns the store ("the funk that guy") is one dodgy mother fucker. he makes his living through evading every laws using loopholes and by selling crack cocaine to school children. he imports stuff that no-one can (wants to?) because he imports them broken down or stuffed in my-little-pony dolls. just so you and I can take our drugs more efficiently.
also so we can buy ninja stars and big swords and posters of cannabis smoking aliens (probably, I'm not sure of that but every lame store like this has those "bring me to your dealer" – "lol"). you can buy all your legal "highs" although I'm convinced the down you get from those "highs" outweigh any shuddery benefit.
have I mentioned the store front is highlighter green? did I mention you can buy cannabis growing equipment? what about tacky-as-fuck zippo lighters? what about weed tins that have pictures of magic mushrooms on them?
what about coloured contacts? or misleading signs for round the clock "tattoos"?
at least it's mostly cheaper than cosmic corner, which is ironic because when I google "funk that dunedin", the third link is cosmic corner (without a real link to funk that in sight)
Filed under: student life, terrible fiction, uni | Tags: brutality, harry potter, unsanctioned, weapons
in keeping with tradition, when a friday the 13th occurs in the month of march, it become bring a weapon to class day.
this is what we call an unsanctioned holiday, meaning that it is no way supported by the university, the police, the human rights commission or anyone at all in the general public. infact it's safe to say that no-one at all sanctions or encourages this.
the idea is to bring a weapon to class. the main concept is pretty easy but you also get points on the kind of weapon brought, and multiple weapons means a sum of their points. some weapons are given a large amount of points because of difficulty of concealment, risk of self injury and originality. those weapons that are easy to carry obviously represent a small amount of points. if someone is willing to carry a weapon openly in public, there is no benefit or detriment to them points wise, although it will make it easier to gain more points, but also expose themselves to the law – in which case the person's participation in the holiday is null and void and we will deny all knowledge of their participation.
here is a sample list of some of the weapons that have been used in the past
glock 19 – 46 points
a particular favorite amongst the multi-carriers out there. on it's own it doesn't net a lot of points – it's just too damn easy to conceal, but it's easy to carry a number of them and it's gangsta appeal means that you get a lot of street cred for this particular weapon. also, 19 rounds?
prison shank – 28 points + 4 points for rust
not a bad weapon for amateurs. having a home made – home loved feel, it's perfect for inflicting damage in those that care to come too close. what can be said about such a humble weapon? a design passed down by generations of criminals, it's a weapon that's only real rival is the fist itself. bonus points for rust as tetanus turns any woundee from a grisly mess on the ground to a stiff grisly mess on the ground. it's not really as funny as it is educational
studded mace – 78 points
this is a mixed bag. it's not easy to conceal and it's probably easy to drop on your foot, and it's somewhat original, so it's got all that going for it; but on the other hand, it's a weapon that's probably used in WoW. and that in itself instantly tarnishes any lethality this weapon once had. it's heritage is so bathed in fantasy no-one is even sure if it ever existed or if was merely the end result of a dungeon master's wet dream.
harry potter wand – 3 points
are you kidding me? is this really even a weapon? it's more of a tool used to pick up dudes in a gay bar, just before it's used to probe them. in fact the only reason it earns points at all is because of the sheer balls required to withstand the shame of bring one to class.
ak47 – 157 points
brutal. simply brutal. very very difficult to conceal, but kinda difficult to self harm with. very easy to non-self harm though, and let's be honest, that's what weapons are all about. this weapon has probably killed more men than any other assault rifle, and that places it in a special corner of my heart. if ak47s were a race of people, their females would be the sexiest bitches alive
ninja star – 4 points
pretty lame to be honest. trying to win a competition by purchasing goods from funk that? if it wasn't for technicalities I wouldn't even give points for this. it's easy to conceal, and it's only value comes from the fact that it's not too difficult to hurt yourself – although the chances are that it's not even sharp.
tzar bomba
automatic win, points not even necessary. if you seriously dared bring the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated to class, you'd be an instant winner, slutty girls would be yours for the taking. I mean, the amount of effort probably would not be worth it, but it would be a classic tale and enthrall children at story time for generations to come
the fact is that any weapon will do, and points are awarded on a case by case basis on the criteria I have mentioned plus whatever the judges feel like doing on the day. there is no actual requirement of using the weapon on another person – in fact we strongly recommend against that if we want to continue having this holiday in years to come.
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York Civic Trust have some interesting events scheduled for March and on into the summer.
Not least, is a lecture on the life and work of Arnold Rowntree who was the Liberal MP for York during the time of the First World War.
The event is taking place at the Merchant Adventures Hall on Wednesday 14th March
For details on how to join the York Civic Trust please click this link


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London 2017: Clark claims relay silver
PUBLISHED: 07:47 14 August 2017 | UPDATED: 07:48 14 August 2017
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Thames Valley Harriers Zoey Clark helped Great Britain's women to a super silver in the 4x400m relay at the World Championships at London Stadium.
Having seen the 4x100m women win bronze the night before, when the British men also landed an historic gold, Clark ran a strong first leg before handing the baton over to Laviai Nielsen.
And team captain Eilidh Doyle – who came into the team in place of Perri Shakes-Drayton – was put into a strong position, which she maintained before passing on to Emily Diamond on the anchor leg.
With Jamaica having dropped out, the British quartet were chasing the Americans and Diamond brought them home in 3.25.00 as the United States clocked a world leading time of 3.19.02.
Clark, who had run a personal best in the individual 400m event earlier in the competition, said: "I've learnt a lot, used the atmosphere and to finish it coming away with a medal, I've really enjoyed it.
"We knew we had a chance of a medal but we've all got to perform on the day and I'm just super proud that we did."
Doyle added: "We knew we were capable of getting a medal, but we knew it would be tough.
"We all know America and Jamaica are strong, but then you've got Nigeria and Poland.
"For us to win a silver medal, when we always seem to be bronze, it's just incredible to go one better and finish the champs with that has been a great ending."
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6 Healthy Treat Ideas for Halloween
As we approach Halloween I am afraid to even start thinking of all the candy that we are going to end up with. I know it is a part of tradition but trying to control the amount of sweets that my kids will eat over the next two months (this is how long it usually takes, after we get rid of the unwanted stuff!!!) gets tough at times .
I am also guilty of sneaking away a chocolate or two or three, just so there is less for them of course.
After Halloween, my kid's birthdays and Christmas come unwanted pounds and the terrible habit of having a sweet every day.
This year we are staying home and I have decided that at least at my place there will be less candy being handed out.
Study from Yale University shows that children enjoy receiving toys as much as candies.
Here is what I came up with:
- Drinks: small bottles of water (some years a bottle of water was truly the best thing for thirsty Trick or Treaters) . Print some Halloween themed labels.
- Healthy snacks: dried fruit or mixed nuts packets, cheese sticks, small bags of popcorn
- Party items: Glow sticks, party whistles, bubbles
- School supplies: pencils and erasers, Play Dough, mini crayon sets, rubber stamps
- Halloween accessories: eye patches, vampire teeth, fake eyeballs, temporary tattoos
- For small business owners – you can attach your business card with a discount coupon.
You can download labels here
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Actually, we have quite a few more than 500 rubber stamps.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Angels Watching Over Me
Are you looking for an angel? They're everywhere but mostly they're at Elite Repeat waiting for you to buy them and take them home.
Are you looking for snowmen? We are adrift with snow men, women and children.
Santa? He's not comin' to town…he's already here! Santas by the sleighful. How about a Santa suit? We have 'em. One includes a beard, so you won't have to grow your own.
What about fancy party threads? We've got you covered…with sequins, if necessary!
We have trees, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry, glitz and glam galore. Lots of galore. More galore than you can even imagine. You should see it! If you haven't visited our newly expanded store, you're in for a treat. We're at the same location with the same hours: Mondays through Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.
Need a bike? We're in gear.
Is there no end to the marvelous winter wonderland inside our door? No! Definitely not. See for yourself.


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Here is this church's response that they posted on their website:
5/30/12 – The Pastor and members of Apostolic Truth Tabernacle do not condone, teach, or practice hate of any person for any reason. We believe and hope that every person can find true Bible salvation and the mercy and grace of God in their lives. We are a strong advocate of the family unit according to the teachings and precepts found in the Holy Bible. We believe the Holy Bible is the Divinely-inspired Word of God and we will continue to uphold and preach that which is found in scripture.
I wonder how this church reconciles it's exhuberant jubilation for an entire group of people going to hell with its expressed hope that "every person can find true Bible salvation"? While the bigotry of this church is apparent and disgusting, there's something going on here that I think often gets lost in this issue. The reality is when no one's looking, fundamentalists don't really care all that much if homosexuals don't get into heaven. Not only do they not care, but it's critical to their sense of salvation. For the fundamentalist, if people who they deem unworthy of heaven's reward could potentially be allowed into heaven, it would diminish their sense of salvation and even self-worth. Put more simply, if a gay person can get into heaven then heaven isn't quite heaven any longer.
This is the true dark side of fundamentalism that often gets airbrushed on church websites. Publicly they'll use bullshit cliches appear more loving than they truly are but when they don't suspect their true feelings will be published to the outside world, the idea that millions of gay individuals will suffer conscious, eternal punishment is a cause for great celebration and dancing. Isn't that lovely?


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The last few weeks have been nuts, wrapping up some major project work, testifying as an expert witness at a National Energy Board hearing, and preparing for a winter vacation. Despite the craziness, I did manage to squeak in a touch of birding...I twitched an Acorn Woodpecker at the Cedar Hills Golf Course in Victoria and got it! This species was a first for Vancouver Island and my first sighting of it in Canada. I've seen many in the southeastern United States, and I credit that experience to locating the bird in Victoria, Several birders were on the 'hunt', but none could find it, including myself, after about 45 minutes. After that time the group had disbanded, some staying put in the place where it had been seen most often, and some going off in random locations in search of it. My approach was to search the oaks in the vicinity of where it had been found, keeping a watchful eye for anything that moved. But movement was not what finally revealed its location; it was sound. Acorn Woodpeckers, like may other species, have a distinctive call. I liken the sound to that of a White-breasted Nuthatch, but faster, slighter higher-pitched, and less repetitive. As soon as I heard the dry rattle, I knew I had the bird. I dashed down the trail about 50 meters and there in an oak was a smart-looking Acorn Woodpecker, striking in full sun and against a deep blue sky. Being good birders, my wife and I alerted the other birders still standing on the street about 300 meters away. They all went running to the site and they all got to see the bird.
This week was also interesting. On Sunday, while walking near Glen Lake at night, a Barred Owl flew across the Galloping Goose trail just in front of me. It landed in an alder and posed very well as I lit it up with my headlamp...great views. On Tuesday, when I took my daughter to school, we found a less handsome Barred Owl...one that had been hit by a car and was being pecked at by a Northwestern Crow. My daughter thought this was very cool. Further down the road, at the junction of Latoria Road and Metchosin Road, I flushed nine Western Meadowlarks from the edge of a field. Western Meadowlarks aren't terribly common on Vancouver Island, and even less-so in the winter. When I have found them it is usually a small group of 3-5, and usually they are best observed at Panama Flats, nearer to Victoria. This was the largest flock I had seen on Vancouver Island since moving here in 2001.
Today, Wednesday, has been a slog...and still is. We`re heading to the UK for the holiday's to visit Joanna's family. Whilst there I will be spending two days birding with Simon in Norfolk, and from December 26 to January 1 I will be birding alone in Morocco. I fly into Marrakech, and will be birding predominantly through the Atlas Mountains and the western Sahara. The next two-and-a-half weeks should prove very interesting. I will try to post relevant birding highlights as they happen...depending on wi-fi availability.


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Lasers! Pew! Pew!
Laser Cat! Laser Cat! Laser Cat! Laser Cat eats art. So far he's consumed a little over 15k works of art, and he wants to eat yours, too!
The glitterific laserfied installation is the work of Barcelona-based studio Hungry Castle, who are likely best known for their inflatable Lionel Richie head or hamburger spandex collection. It's no surprise that the crazy folks at Hungry Castle spoke at our Barcelona chapter on Februrary's theme of Rebel.
Laser Cat's lasers aim to burn them a very indelible hole in the map forever. Featuring Stefan Sagmeister, Milton Glaser, Banksy, David Lynch, James Victore, David O'Reilly, and Tara McPherson—just to name a few—Laser Cat will be projecting art projects from the world onto walls, building, and, if a million people submit their work, Laser Cat promises to project it onto the moon.
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There are only a few days left until the ADC Festival of Art + Craft in Advertising, where Laser Cat is set to debut, so get your art in before it's too late. Pew pew!
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|Knighting and Elevation rites of the KOR Arizona Chapter
On August 18, 2012, the Knights of Rizal and Ladies for Rizal Bonn Chapter will celebrate its 35th founding anniversary at the Bad Godesbrger Stadthalle. The event, which will begin at 14h will feature a presentation of the history of the organization, the induction of new Knights and Ladies as well as the elevation of the new set of KOR officers. Our very own Sir Dirk Hampel will be elevated into Knight Commander of Rizal during the said event. Participation of KOR and LFR members all over Europe and around Bonn area have been confirmed, and several outstanding guests are expected. Watch out for pictures of the event on this site soon!


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Cine El Dorado
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Located in the inner city district of San Agustin, just to the south of the city center. Once an elegant part of the city, today it is a poor barrio. The Cine El Dorado was opened on 5th January 1929 with "Nantas".
Designed in an Art Deco style (architect unknown), the name 'El Dorado' is vertically placed in stylised Art Deco stone letters above the entrance. On each side is a circular base-relief plaque featuring festive figures.
The Cine El Dorado was closed in 1967, and when seen in March 2007 was in use as a workshop.
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Sources of Bias in Women's Wage Equations: Results Using Sibling Data
NBER Working Paper No. 4019
We use data on sisters to jointly address heterogeneity bias and endogeneity bias in estimates of wage equations for women. This analysis yields evidence of biases in OLS estimates of wage equations for white and black women, some of which are detected only when these two sources of bias are addressed simultaneously. For both white and black women there is evidence of upward bias in the estimated returns to schooling. Bias-corrected estimates of the effect of marriage on wages, for white women, suggest a positive marriage premium. We also use the sibling data to identify our models, and test a number of other commonly used identifying assumptions as overidentifying restrictions.
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Mancini, Ruziak go deep as Panthers earn season split with Owls
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Seniors Luke Mancini (Scotia, N.Y.) and Cam Ruziak (Sterling, Mass.) both homered as Plymouth State University topped Keene State College, 13-11, in a wild, back-and-forth Little East Conference (LEC) baseball game at Panther Park on Tuesday afternoon.
The two teams combined for 24 runs and 27 hits, as no lead appeared to be safe. With the win the Panthers earn a split in the home-and-home series to improve to 11-14 and 4-6 in the LEC. Keene State drops to 14-15 overall and 4-6 in league play.
The Panthers drew first blood with a run in the bottom of the first when junior Ryan Richard (Berlin, N.H.) drove home sophomore Jimmy Zimolka (Londonderry, N.H.) with a sacrifice fly to left. Zimolka had opened the inning with a double to the right center field gap.
Keene tied the game in the third when junior David Sevigny (Rocky Hill, Conn.), who had doubled to start the inning, came around to score on a PSU error, but the Panther offense plated four in the bottom of the frame to go ahead 5-1.
Ruziak launched his third home run of the year with one out. Richard drove in a run with a single and an Owls' error made it 4-1. Junior Josh Goulet (Nashua, N.H.) added an RBI single to score Richard.
KSC used a five-run fifth to jump in front. Junior Devin Springfield (Jaffrey, N.H.) manufactured a run on his own. After singling he stole second, moved to third when the throw went into the outfield, and scored on a wild pitch. The next five batters all reached with junior Mac Struthers (Strafford, N.H.) and senior Christian Bourgea (Litchfield, N.H.) providing run-scoring hits. Junior Connor Longley (Foxboro, Mass.) also had an RBI as Keene pulled in front, 6-5.
Senior Nate Frederick (Worcester, Mass.) came through with a clutch, two-out hit in the bottom of the inning to score junior Geoff Kayo (Londonderry, N.H.) to tie the game at six.
PSU erupted for six runs in the bottom of the sixth, all with two away, to take the lead back. Ruziak singled to start the inning, but the next two batters made outs as he moved up to third. Richard singled, Goulet ripped a triple into the gap and Frederick's RBI double made it 9-6. After sophomore Ben Curry (Hampstead, N.H.) was hit with a pitch, Mancini connected on a deep drive to straight away centerfield to tack on three more.
Goulet added a run-scoring single to plate Zimolka in the seventh and it looked like the 13-6 lead would be more than enough.
Keene scrapped back with three runs in the top of the eighth. With one out and a runner on second, Springfield singled to right to make it 13-7. A double from junior Nate Rossi (Hampstead, N.H.) put two runners in scoring position with one away. A run-scoring groundout and a double by senior Abe Grainger (Bedford, Mass.) made it 13-9.
The Owls used a walk, single and PSU error to cut the margin to 13-10 with one out in the ninth and the Panthers went to junior Dylan Gaita (Melrose, Mass.) to close it out. One more run came home on a groundout, but Gaita struck out Rossi looking to end the game.
Eight of the nine PSU starters had a base hit and all nine reached base. Goulet had a three-hit game, while Zimolka, Richard, Frederick and Ruziak all had a pair of hits each. Richard, Goulet and Mancini each drove in three runs.
Freshman Will Austin (Sunapee, N.H.) worked three innings in relief to earn the win and improve to 1-1, while Gaita picked up his third save of the year.
Springfield finished 3-for-6 for the Owls, scoring twice and driving in a pair of runs, but five of the six Owls' pitchers gave up runs with sophomore Tyler Fitzgerald (Peabody, Mass.) taking the loss to fall to 3-2.
The game was the first of seven straight home games for the Panthers. PSU will host Salem State University for a single game on Thursday (Apr. 26) with first pitch scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
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Footballers' Association back Rio's racism protest
Ferdinand in the news for not wearing a Kick It Out t-shirt in a pre-match warm-up
Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand's decision to protest against the Kick It Out anti-racism campaign has been backed by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).
Ferdinand, whose brother Anton was racially abused by Chelsea captain John Terry last year, did not wear a Kick It Out t-shirt in the pre-match warm-up before United's 4-2 win over Stoke on Saturday against boss Alex Ferguson's will. Ferguson has hinted he will punish Ferdinand for his actions, describing the incident as "embarrassing" and promising to "deal with it".
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Dear Parents/Carers/Guardians
Welcome to my last blog of this academic year and what a fabulous year it has been, but you already know that from the website and Twitter news feeds!
We will be publishing our 2013-2014 Highlights booklet at the end of September so don't forget to look out for your copy. It is certain to be a bumper edition, but we are already planning for 2014-2015 to be another year to remember
Talking about developments, this summer we will be constructing our new Student Guidance Base. This £250K facility will hopefully be finished at the end of September; watch this space.
I would like to thank you for all your support this year, because as we tell your child(ren) success is all about team work and the part you play is vital. Discussing and clarifying issues with your child(ren) is an important daily routine. Occasionally, we have to deal with problems that have arisen as a result of miss information that could have been avoided, if only students had engaged in a frank and honest conversation with their parents, carers or guardians.
In addition, we send a large number of emails and letters including numbered ones out to parents, carers and guardians, but any communication system will only work well if people regularly check their messages. In this regard I should be grateful if you would check your emails at least twice a week, together with following us on Twitter @selbyhigh. The hyperlink to the school's website is:
We have a new calendar available from September that can, once again, be accessed via the school website.
Once again, I look forward to your continued help in ensuring your child is properly turned out for school throughout the 2014-2015 academic year and 'keen to treat others just like they would wish to be treated themselves'; a simple phrase, but such an important one for Selby High School.
I have just received information from NHS England that on 8th & 9th December 2014 students in Years 7 & 8 will receive a childhood seasonal flu inoculation as part of an immunisation pilot project that we have been chosen for. Consent forms and information packs will be available in September 2014.
From September, the daily maximum spend for students in Food4Thought will be £4.50 to reflect inflationary price increases averaging 5%. Please note, this is the first price rise for three years.
In addition, the following are important dates for your diary.
Monday 1st September – Training Day – school closed to students
Tuesday 2nd September – School re-opens – Year 7 students only
Wednesday 3rd September – School opens to all students
Friday 19th September – School photographs & HSA signing by Mr Eckersley
Tuesday 23rd September – Raising Aspirations Evening
Monday 29th September – Training Day – school closed to students
Monday 29th September – Open Evening for prospective parents
Tuesday 30th September – Training Day – school closed to students
Wednesday 1st October – Shakespeare Schools Festival cast workshop
Wednesday 15th October – Governors Awards Evening at Selby Abbey
Thursday 16th October – Shakespeare Schools Festival dress rehearsal and performance
Thursday 16th October – 'Get Skilled' careers event at Elland Road
Thursday 23rd October – Year 7 Consultation Evening
Staffing Changes from September 2014
Mrs Barbara Palmer (cleaner), retired from her position with effect from 27th June 2014; after 13 years' service to the school.
Mr Luke Parkinson (English teacher) has secured a new post as a teacher of English at Beckfoot School in Bingley, which is much nearer to where he lives.
Miss Rebecca Lloyd (mathematics teacher) has secured a new position at the Biddick Academy, an 11-16 school in the North East of England.
Miss Lynne Eagles (ASSM) has successfully secured a place on the Primary PGCE course at York St. John's University.
Mr Ben Lewis (HLTA mathematics) has secured a NQT teaching position in respect of physical education at Hornsea High School in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Mr Carl Booth (SSM), who completed his GTP QTS with us, has been appointed as a PTI with one of the newly formed RAF Reservist Units.
Mr Tom Oldfield (SSM) has secured a PGCE place at Sheffield Hallam University in design and technology.
Miss Hayley Dobson (SSC Ensuring Entitlement Officer) has secured a new position as a Student Support Officer at Rossett School in Harrogate.
Mr Rob Claxton (SSM) will be leaving to take up a post within the local council.
Mr Robert Macdonald (science teacher) who has, since his retirement as Head of Science in 2012, been teaching science two days a week part-time has, in the short term, finished his contract, but we hope to welcome him back to do some work in the future.
We are moving to a faculty structure to further improve our provision, comprising:
o Mrs Jackie Seils Head of the Faculty of Global Languages, which will encompass Business & Enterprise, Mathematics and MFL. In addition, she will be the leader of The Faculty Heads Group.
o Mr Gary Bowell Head of the Faculty of English & Social Sciences which will encompass English, History, Media, RE & Sociology
o Miss Rebecca Brigg Head of the Faculty of Personal, Pure & Physical Sciences, which will encompass Computer Science, Geography, PSHEE & C & Science
o Mr Derek Block Head of the Faculty of Performance & Creative Arts, which will encompass Art, Design & Technology, Dance, Performing Arts & Physical Education
Moreover, we have appointed four Associate Assistant Headteachers. The Associate Assistant Headteachers Miss Lizzie Crawford, Miss Vicki Gorton, Miss Samantha Johnson and Miss Gail Smith will work alongside our T&L Lead Practitioners, Mrs Jackie Seils, Mrs Samantha Sheard and Miss Lydia Jackson to develop our teaching and learning to routinely outstanding:
Following Miss Smith's promotion, Mr Stephen Field (PE teacher) has been appointed as the Assistant Curriculum Area Leader for Physical Education. With Miss Gorton's promotion, Mrs Jennifer Mackey will step up temporarily to Assistant Curriculum Area Leader for Science in addition to her duties as Transition Co-ordinator and Mrs Sarah Wardell (Assistant AIM Co-ordinator) will take on the additional responsibilities of KS3 Science Progress Co-ordinator in a temporary capacity whilst Mrs Katherine Fielden is on maternity leave. Dr Paul O'Gorman (ASL for PSHEE & C and ALM for Garrett House) will become the Curriculum Area Leader for PSHEE & C and Mr Simon Birkenshaw (SL for ADT and soon to be Curriculum Area Leader for design & technology) will take on the additional leadership responsibilities for careers education and work experience. Mr Andrew Milson who taught at the school between 2010 and 2012 will be returning to teach science and Miss Rebecca Harwood and Mr Colum McArdle have been appointed to the positions of Assistant learning Manager for Garrett & Mason Houses respectively
Mr David Martin and Mr James Dyke will be joining the school to teach English, Mrs Rachel Blatchford and Mr Nicholas Blanchflower to teach mathematics and computer studies respectively and Mrs Sharon Baron will be our new Examinations Officer. Miss Noelle Burston; Ms Elaine Cowling; Ms Demi Wright and Mrs Iryna Durham will be joining our team of SSMs and Mrs Tina Clayton who will become new SSC Ensuring Entitlement Officer.
Finally last, but by no means least, I would like to announce the retirement of Mr Michael Dobson (Head of PSHEE & C and Careers Education & Guidance) in August 2014 after 30 years at the school and 38 years in public service as a teacher. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement and pay tribute to his dedicated and selfless service.
Have a wonderful summer!!
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Vienna International Airport was targeted by hackers on Friday. A Turkish hacker collective has claimed responsibility for the cyber-attack.
A Turkish hacker collective has claimed responsibility for the attempted cyber-attack on Vienna Airport on Friday. The reasons for the attack are the poor political relations between Austria and Turkey, and an incident at the airport, "Kurier"stated on Tuesday afternoon from a statement which has emerged online. "The claim of responsibility is still under consideration," the Interior Ministry told the Austrian Press Association.
"We know of the statement," said a Ministry spokesperson. The investigation would "however still take place as a priority" and it would be too early to anticipate the results. Further details were therefore not disclosed.
The hackers announced according to the online report from "Kurier" further attacks. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution take the claim of responsibility seriously and are investigating. The attack was a denial of service attack (DoS), they stated in the Tuesday edition of the newspaper. For this servers are flooded with requests until they completely break down.
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The key goal of a butcher block is for use as a chopping block. As opposed to other surfaces that are simply damaged when chopped on, a butcher block is durable and handles this well. The purpose for this is because they are created of unfinished wood (maple, walnut, teak, and so on.), not some processed lumber that you just uncover with lots of counter-tops. This permits for straightforward chopping with out risk of damaging splitting some finished surface. This post related with Butcher block charlotte nc.
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Good morning!! I have been in constant prayer over the past few weeks about my life purpose, decisions that I've made, the wrong turns, and my future. I'm a writer, I'm always jotting notes down and I have tons of notebooks, journals, and sheets of paper with revelations and thoughts on how to live the best days of my life now! A few weeks ago at The Rock Church, which by the way if you're in the Raleigh-Durham area, we would love for you to come and visit (yes…shameless plug)..i preached about potential. One of my points was potential without a proper strategy is pointless. You must have a strategy for acheiving what you know God has planted you on this earth to do. Why because faith without works is dead! (James 2:26)
So check out 10 steps to setting the proper goals in your life!
1. Start with Prayer If you set goals in the context of prayer, there is a much higher likelihood that your goals will glorify God, and if they don't glorify God, then they aren't worth setting in the first place. So start with prayer.
2. Check your Motives If you set selfish goals, you'd be better off spiritually if you didn't accomplish them. That's why you need to check your motives. This is huge…Ask yourself why you are pursuing what you are pursuing?
3. Think in Categories It is easy to become overwhelmed by all of the ideas, thoughts, and dreams you have. All of my goals are broken in categories, it is easier to manage various components and not get my circuits overload…and not accomplish anything and feel like a failure: 1) family 2) influential 3) experiential 4) physical, and 5) travel. The obvious omission is a category for spiritual goals, but that is by intention. All of my goals have a spiritual dimension to them.
4. Be Specific If a goal isn't measurable, you have no way of knowing whether or not you've accomplished it. Losing weight isn't a goal if you don't have a target weight within a target timeline. (which i'm striving to do!)
5. Write It Down Habakkuk 2, tells us to "write the vision and make it plain…" Writing your goals, vision, dreams, and plans are effective in helping you to build momentum and stay focused! If you haven't written down your goals, you haven't really set them. There is something powerful that happens when you verbalize a goal, whether that is in a conversation or in a journal.
6. Include Others I used to have lots of personal goals, but I have replaced most of them with shared goals. Nothing cements a relationship like a shared goal. Goals are relational glue. I've discovered that when you go after a goal with another person, it doubles your joy. I say it all the time it's better if we do it together!
7. Celebrate Along the Way When you accomplish a goal, celebrate it. Whenever you acheive steps along the way to your goal, take time to celebrate. Don't be so focused on your destination that you fail to enjoy the journey along the way!
8. Dream Big Your life goal list will include goals that are big and small. It will include goals that are short-term and long-term. But I have one piece of advice: make sure you have a few big, scary, audacious goals that literally scare your socks off!
9. Think Long The sad truth is that most people spend more time planning their summer vacation than they do planning the rest of their life, or planning the details of their wedding than they do the post-honeymoon life. Goal setting is good stewardship. Instead of letting things happen, goals help us make things happen. Instead of living out of memory, goals help us live out of imagination. I choose to live out to the possibility!
10. Pray Hard Dreaming is a form of praying and praying is a form of dreaming. The more you dream, the more you'll pray. And the more you pray, the more you'll dream!
I hope this helps and you set the goals of the remaining months of this year! Remember this year is halfway over.. you still have time to reach your goals! I'd love for you to comment on this post and share some of your goals in life…I want to pray with you and believe God for the best!
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As players flood into the public test servers of Overwatch to find uses and counters for the new villain Doomfist, one player has found a rather interesting one: sitting down.
In a highlight posted on the Overwatch subreddit, after popping off a four-kill ultimate, McCree player "Quesogard,"decides to walk onto the point and take a seat to admire the their handiwork. As he eases on down, Doomfist player "Trunkz" comes flying in from just off-screen and whiffs, eating a full fan of the hammer from McCree moments later.
Effective tech? Maybe not, but certainly satisfying to watch over and over again. If you've got any good counters for Doomfist, let us know in the comments.


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The forest-covered hills, open meadows, sandy dunes and rock-strewn shores around Gold Beach provide the perfect setting for an adventure on horseback. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced rider, or anywhere in between, the Gold Beach area is just right for you. Here are a couple of places to check out:
Hawk's Rest Ranch – This 200-acre ranch is situated in the Pistol River Valley about 10 miles south of Gold Beach. Their horses are very gentle and have been featured in movies and commercials. They offer boarding and guided trail rides past open meadows, through the woods and along bubbling creeks where you will be able to see the Siskiyou Mountains to the east. There are 60-minute and 90-minute rides on the ranch, and private half-day and full-day rides can be arranged. Rides along the beach are also available.
Where: 94667 North Bank Pistol River Rd., Pistol River (google map)
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Wants You To Know He's Definitely Not Off The Wagon
Despite photographs showing him looking like the definition of DRUNK that appeared on the internet last week, Jonathan Rhys Meyers would like you to cancel your call to A&E to have Candy Finnigan and the Intervention crew pulled out of retirement, because he's not nearly as messy as he looks. In case you've forgotten, Jonathan used to have a real bad time with the booze, and last week it looked like he and booze had become reacquainted again. But earlier today, Jonathan released a statement via his fianceé Mara Lane's Instagram account (via Daily Mail) claiming it's not as bad as it looked:
"Mara and I are thankful for your support and kindness during this time. I apologize for having a minor relapse and hope that people don't think too badly of me. I stopped drinking immediately and it is no reflection on Damascus Cover [his latest film] as I was not meant to attend Cannes this year and I apologize to fans and colleagues. I am on the mend and thank well wishers and sorry for my disheveled appearance as I was on my way home from a friends and had not changed I feel I made a mistake and feel quite embarrassed but this was just a blip in my recovery otherwise I'm living a healthy life. Love and blessings. #Rebel #Angel"
Maybe it's because I'm second-hand hammered from looking at those pics of JRM rolling hard on the juice, but "#Rebel #Angel" totally sounds like the name of a party 2-pack from Ed Hardy that comes with a bottle of vodka and a bottle of edible rhinestones.
JRM was stumbling around in the street during the day with his fly open and carrying an open bottle of Smirnoff, which means he can check off three boxes on the "Signs you might need to cool it a bit" list. But that friend of his isn't off the hook, either. Who lets a friend leave their house that drunk? The open fly alone should have been enough to warrant a couch crashing.


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To start off a very hot day, we went outside and engaged in some water play, to stay nice and cool.
As it started to heat up, we made our way into Home 2, where we all engaged in a range of inquiries. Some of us engaged in socio-dramatic play, such as pretend cooking, dress-ups and role play. Kunal noticed a milipede and was observing how they moved. Some of us enjoyed building and construction using the Lego and blocks and others enjoyed creating a range of artwork using paint, the whiteboards and pencils.
Tesi and Jon started creating patterns using the lose parts.
Tesi: "white, black, white, black, white oh, black comes next".
Jon: "Black, white, white, black, white, black".
Tesi: "Look Jon, we need a white".
Specks of Gold
My speck of gold was playing with the doctor set- Haniya
My speck of gold was playing with Tavae- Tarun
My speck of gold was doing prayer- Arabella
My speck of gold was playing with the books – Olivia
My speck of gold was making a truck- Liam
My speck of gold was playing with Arielle- Tesi


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Excess stress, burnout, overworking, suffering for others at work is NOT heroic, it is self-destructive.
Martyring yourself can be tied in to that feeling that you never do enough, give enough, try enough or are enough so you must do more.
You may be trying to save your corner of the world, take responsibility for others failings, feel no one can do 'it' as well as you. Your self-worth is tied to your accomplishments, few people know who you really are or what you really want.
Few, if any, ever know when you are truly hurt or profoundly upset. Do not re-create your own personal tragedy every day. Do not see this self-martyring as a badge of honor but as abusive and damaging. You do not want a syndrome named after you. Once you let go of this drive to over-do, you will accomplish much more meaningful things in your life.
Spend some time writing in your TN about whether you are wearing your stress, etc. as a badge of honor, or your self esteem is tied in to over-doing it to give meaning to your life. Contemplate what the drive is behind over-doing it and if, everything that you are doing is truly feeding your heart and soul. Start keeping things on your to-do list that are purpose, heart driven and give you soul satisfaction instead.


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Archive for Month: July 2017
Parliamentary Train29th July 2017
The last parliamentary train arrived at Frodsham station this morning 8am to then terminate at Liverpool, South Parkway. It's a once a year service that is run, but with the Halton Curve already underway, thanks to Ex-MP for Weavervale, Graham Evans and Ex-chancellor George Osborne; this wouldn't have been possible without the investment of over…
LMS Leander23rd July 2017
All aboard the LMS Jubilee Class 5690 Leander! Arrived at Frodsham train station for 11.30am for a quick water stop and off again to North Wales! For more information check out Wikipedia
Frodsham downhill run2nd July 2017
What a day! Well I completed the race, suppose that's something, but as always I do think this event is really well managed and attended one. It brings everyone together of all ages and all organisations within Frodsham that give it the unique identify and community we are, I'd like to thank the Rotatry club,…


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The sum and total of cigar knowledge, lore, etiquette and practical advice could fill dozens and dozens of books. True cigar aficionados aren't born; they're bred with a body of knowledge that is the product of their experience.
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I'm not going to fume if it's 50k, particularly if there's room to expand
I definitely agree with you that the decision shouldn't be a dick waving contest.I just don't have a problem with empty seats. Lyon were a good 12k below capacity and the atmosphere there was great when we played them. People bang on about Dortmund, but they were regularly 10-15k below capacity in the Champions League this season. Valencia and Galatasary are often below capacity. Napoli and Marseille are regularly 30k+ below capacity. You can't call any of them bad atmospheres. With a well-designed stadium and smart ticketing, a few thousand empty seats shouldn't make a difference to atmosphere.
I'm flapping it a bit now.I kinda get the feeling we've been roped into this by Anderson and didn't quite realise the cost and difficulty in building an actual football stadium there.
Safe standing is a load of nostalgic shite (imo)
Looks like the Sánchez Pizjuán to me, but with a kop.https://twitter.com/thecalcioguy/status/981280510826729473?s=21
And scallies knock on the door every fifteen minutes on the bounce
I think it's there this time for some reason.The Mrs was meant to be going recently, think it was Kelis.
*cough* never happening lads *cough*
Just as I thought nothing happening here move on plz
So this is what a large entertainment venue built in a former docks area looks like. They kept the aesthetic of the other buildings well. Would love it if our new ground was a bit like this
That's the Welsh assembly mate.
Telling you now, standing up for 90 minutes chanting the same songs doesn't make a good atmosphere.
Very pleased with that. Exterior looks like it's been inspired a bit by the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, but better.
Stomach's just droppedhttps://twitter.com/Meisarch/status/1274071445497241601?s=19
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Brodeur Asia ropes in Rick Allen
Allen will be responsible for growing Brodeur's brand and operations in Asia. He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Brodeur CEO Andrea Coville.
Brodeur currently serves clients in Asia through its partnerships and equity investments in 13 markets, including Brodeur Incomm (Korea) and Brodeur India.
"Rick's background is perfect for developing our Asia network into a cohesive, regional operation," said Coville. "He has two decades of experience in creating multi-country programs for clients. His marketing background aligns perfectly with what our clients are asking for -- a public relations approach to building brands."
Allen has more than 23 years of experience in sales and marketing. He is currently Managing Director of the EBA Group.


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Some of the recent sessions that I'm attending got me thinking about what makes people do less than what they can?
It could be mere smugness, one might have easily settled into a comfort zone, it could be constraints, it could be a lack of empathy – no clear understanding of what the other person/customer really wants from you or pure arrogance because you can get away with it!
However, whatever the reason for you to do that, at the end of the day you are shortchanging your own potential, your own ability and your own self and not being totally honest with yourself and the world about what you have to offer. The moment you start living that way, you stop learning and you don't embody a future learner anymore.
In your tryst with destiny, always remember no political agenda, no hurt feeling, no animosity, no lack of faith, absolutely nothing is an excuse to bring less than your full potential to the table. In doing so, you are doing more harm to yourself than good.
Like a wise person once said, "If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing it well."


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"What is Mitt Romney hiding?" isn't the most damaging thing that can be said about his refusal to release his tax returns. Here's what is: Romney thinks the rules don't apply to him.
Americans don't resent wealth. They resent a rigged system. Ordinary people have to play by the rules, but the lesson of the financial meltdown is that plutocrats don't.
One of the rules of running for president is that you have to release your tax returns. It's not a law, but that doesn't mean it's not a rule. There's no law that a presidential candidate has to debate, either, but that's the way we do it in America.
Romney reeks of entitlement. He thinks it's up to him to decide whether his financial life should be transparent. It doesn't even occur to him that he owes this to voters -- that it's an obligation, not an option.
He may or may not be hiding something. But it almost doesn't matter whether he ultimately discloses his tax returns, because he's already disclosed his arrogance.
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hi, heres my 1600 laser. pretty solid car and wont need much welding. i have owned it about 6 years, it has been barn stored most of that time. i last drove it around a year or so ago, but with a charged battery it should start, run and drive fine. fibreglass bonnet with bonnet pins. aftermarket grill- tickford maybe? real nice set of 5 slotmag alloys. refurbed a few years back- i washed one wheel to show the condition/shine. interior is pretty good- i think it may be from a early 2.8 maybe? drivers seat will need a repair but it will all scrub up decent. loads of spares with the car- i cant remember whats in there! basically it wants very little welding/ repairs, wants painting and needs some electrics tidying up as i dont tink all the lights etc all worked. nice project but im not going to get round to it for a long time. if your interested then get in touch. im in Hertfordshire and after £3750 ono. any questions just ask or pm me on here. thanks, matt
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got a load of pics here but dont have a clue how to post them- so feel free to send me over your emails and i can send them that way. matt
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Management is one of the largest majors at Georgia College because it is one of the highest demand fields in the global economy. As a Management major you will learn the process of managing people and resources in businesses. We also offer a concentration in logistics and transportation. Demand for students with a major in these areas is very high. The State of Georgia has identified logistics and transportation as a high impact industry, and is developing initiatives to increase the supply of talent at all levels to fill this gap. Possible career paths with a management degree include:
- Production Manager
- Account Executive
- Insurance Agent
- Management Consultant
- Attorney
- Data Scientist
- Project Manager
- Logistician
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Tree sales down this Christmas
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Even Christmas tree sales are struggling this year, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. Real and fake tree sales are expected to decline 2.5 and 5.1 percent, respectively, as fewer people have multiple trees in their home (i.e. dining room and living room) this holiday.
"People are looking at every which way to save a buck but also continue with the Christmas spirit," says Toon van Beeck, a senior industry analyst for IBISWorld. "That's why we're seeing an increase in do-it-yourself and used trees."
One tree category expected to fare particularly well this season is used, fake trees. IBISWorld expects these tree sales to grow 4.0 percent this holiday.


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The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a new standard zoom for the manufacturer's APS-C digital SLR cameras, featuring near-silent STM technology optimised for focussing in live view and video modes. Other highlights include optical image stabilisation, an iris diaphragm with seven rounded blades, a non-rotating front element, Super Spectra coating and a close-focus point of 25cm. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM will be available from late April, at suggested retail prices of £239.99 / €299.99 / $249.99.
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EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – A standard STM zoom lens, for everyday photos and video
The new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is the perfect lens for EOS 700D and EOS 100D users to start their photography adventure. From sweeping landscapes to portraits, the versatile 18-55mm zoom range means users can enjoy the flexibility of getting close to subjects or getting more in the shot. Images are captured with precision detail and clarity thanks to a 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer, which also lets photographers use lower ISO levels and longer shutter speeds. The full time manual focus ring allows users to make precise focus adjustments, while the near-silent STM technology also ensures noise is kept to a minimum whilst focusing – perfect for when capturing movies.
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – key features:
· Versatile focal length range
· Compact design
· Four-stop optical Image Stabilizer
· Smooth focusing with STM motor
· 0.25m closest focusing distance
· Super Spectra Coating
· Non-rotating front element
· Manual focus ring
· Circular seven-bladed aperture
Pricing and availability:
The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is available from late April, with an SRP of £239.99 / €299.99 / $249.99.


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Hover UAV's vision is to be a solution provider and the critical link between emerging drone technologies, individuals, schools, enterprises and governments. We aim to implement these services into work flows or to improve lives. Our team brings a wealth of experience in helping to identify critical benefits of drone systems management with an emphasis on mitigating risk.
We offer drone consulting services. Our full suite of drone consultancy services helps to streamline operations, commit to compliance and allow your RPAS operations to flourish without compromising safety.
Roof and Aerial inspections have never been conducted more safely utilising Hover UAV services. The possibilities are endless.
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PROJECT WING - DRONE DELIVERY. Drone delivery in Australia - Wing is an initiative from Alphabet, that uses delivery drones to provide an innovative new service delivering a variety of goods straight to your home by drone.


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If you roast a chicken and end up with a carcass, don't you dare throw it away. Use it to make a rich-flavored chicken stock that you can use in turn to make soups or other recipes! This recipe has been featured in a how-to post on The Recipe Girl blog: How to Make a Rich and Flavorful Chicken Stock
Homemade Chicken Stock
Prep Time:30 min
Cook Time:4 hr
One 5-pound chicken carcass (or any size)
1 large onion, chopped in large chunks
1 large leek, trimmed & rinsed, chopped in large chunks
3 carrots, unpeeled, ends trimmed and halved
3 celery stalks, cut into 4-inch lengths
3 parsnips, unpeeled, ends trimmed and halved
handful of Italian flat-leaf parsley
a few sprigs of fresh thyme
a few sprigs of fresh dill
4 large cloves of garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1. Place chicken in large stockpot. Add about 2 1/2 quarts of water (your chicken should be pretty much almost, if not completely, submerged). Add all veggies, herbs and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; continue to simmer uncovered for 4 hours.
2. Strain entire contents of the pot through a fine sieve and discard solids. Pour liquid into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3. The next day, use a spoon to remove the layer of fat that has solidified on the top of the bowl of stock. The stock itself may become jelly-like when it's chilled. Once it comes to room temperature again (or is heated), it will turn back to a liquid state.
*The more chicken meat that is left on your carcass, the richer the chicken flavor will be in your stock.
*Homemade stock will keep just fine in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cover and freeze for up to 6 months.
Source: RecipeGirl.com