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A cloud copy ensures you can access your data from anywhere with an internet connection, while your local copy in AetherStore guarantees fast and easy access even without one.
As a worker in the industry, I usually spend more time in front of the computer than anywhere else given an average day. As a result, I've inadvertently ended up hoarding all kinds of precious and unique information in digital form – years' worth of work, legal documents, personal info, and cat pictures – all priceless and irreplaceable.
I try to be mindful and perform my due diligence to keep backups of my most sensitive information in the cloud, but cloud-based backup has its limits too. In Symantec's survey of over 3,200 companies, 43% have lost data in the cloud at one point, and two-thirds of those organizations failed to retrieve their lost data in following recovery operations.1
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule suggests that the safest way to preserve important data is to keep both onsite and offsite copies of your data. That way, even if your offsite data is compromised, you can always rely on your onsite backup, and vice-versa. Unfortunately, the costs of setting up and maintaining a NAS can sometimes be prohibitively expensive for many small to medium-sized companies, rendering onsite backups an unfeasible or difficult option to pursue.
Many of our users have chosen AetherStore as the onsite component of their 3-2-1 Backup Strategy, and I've received a number of requests for instructions on how to integrate 'Store with some popular products & tools. As much as I love responding directly to each email, I figured it'd be best to put out some step-by-step tutorials for each of these requested products so that everyone can get going with AetherStore.
I'm kicking off this series with a tutorial for connecting AetherStore with Carbonite, an industry leader in cloud backup and the product that the most people have asked us about. I'll be following on with other cloud backup providers (SOS Online Backup, IDrive) as well as freeware backup tools (Amanda Backup, URBackup) and sync tools (odrive, SyncBackPro), to name a few. I'll continue to add more guides for other products and services as you request them – just PM me on SpiceWorks or email me at email@example.com with your request and I'll do the hard work for you and pump out some easy instructions! You can download AetherStore 2.0 here.
Connecting AetherStore & Carbonite:
In my original setup, I had Carbonite directly backing up files located in my C drive. You can see from the picture below that I also have my AetherStore drive set up already. If you need help setting up an AetherStore drive, check out Shannon's post here.
1. Remove the link between Carbonite and your original backup target
You can un-link your original backup target by Right-clicking the target > 'Carbonite' > 'Dont back this up'.
2. Move files into your Store
Move any important files that you need backed up directly into AetherStore. This will be your new backup target, so any files you wish to backup in the future must go here as well.
3. Set your Store as a Carbonite backup target
Right-click on your AetherStore drive > 'Carbonite' > 'Back this up'.
And that's it! While AetherStore keeps encrypted, redundant, and self-healing copies of your most important files, Carbonite will be actively uploading those files to the cloud, ensuring both onsite and offsite backups of all your precious data.
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iPad! (and oh yeah, Newsday's 35 subscribers)
That iPad is one cool thing, eh?
No question, it will change how people watch videos, listen to music, type stuff, look at photos, play games, and read books, magazines, and newspapers.
What it won't do is change the economics for newspapers.
Newspapers' economic problem is this: their expense structure depends on advertising, and high advertising rates. Very little of their revenue comes from print subscriptions. So one would think that when a new delivery vehicle comes along, like the iPad, the question would be: how well does the ad model translate to this vehicle? Will advertisers pay a premium to appear alongside quality news content, as they do in print?
But no, the question is "Will the iPad enable newspapers to charge people to read news?"
I guess the answer is yes, they'll be able to charge. But the real answer is that nobody will buy, and now we have some evidence of that reality.
According to The Observer, only 35 people have signed up for Newsday's subscription model after 6 months and $4 million of site development. This isn't a prediction or debate anymore, it's reality.
Back to the iPad's potential impact on newspaper advertising: from the photos and videos I've seen, the screen looks like it's big enough to display ads and content simultaneously.
I expect the highest potential could be a magazine-style presentation: the tablet is held horizontally, with two facing pages. One page would be content, and the facing page would be a full-page ad. As the user flips pages, new ads appear.
Even so, that's a big leap for newspapers to make in technology, layout, ad sales, ad production, etc. But at least it's not as big a leap as expecting people to pay to read news.
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We are a small group of Nepali volunteers based in Kathmandu. We have spent the past month raising funds from family and friends and providing emergency relief in some of the areas hardest hit by the recent quakes. So far we have worked in at least 11 VDCs in Sindhupalchowk, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dolakha, Ramechhap and Lalitpur districts. We have provided essential rations (rice, lentils, salt, oil), tarps (for emergency shelter) and zinc sheets (for building medium-term shelters) to hundreds of families, as well as given small amounts of cash support to some of the most vulnerable mothers in the quake-affected villages.
Our group is responsible for the entire process of this initiative – fundraising, procuring supplies, finding vehicles, and delivering and distributing the supplies to the community. All this is done in close coordination with trusted locals in the area, for past experience has taught us that consulting the locals at every step is crucial for effective and equitable distribution. Coordinating with locals has also helped us ensure that we provide materials that the community actually needs and are culturally appropriate. We try our best to reach the most disadvantaged communities and pay special attention to the needs of women, children and the elderly. A portion of our funds has specially been allocated for women with children who have lost the family's breadwinner and have been left without any support.
Having received a very encouraging response from locals as well as others who care about Nepal, we have decided to continue our work for at least a few months. Monsoon is round the corner and the hundreds of thousands of people who have lost their homes are very worried that the tarps will not withstand the heavy rains. We are now trying to raise some more funds to help them build medium-term shelters, while also providing basic rations to communities that still need them. There's an ocean of need and we have received dozens of requests for support from the affected villages. Therefore, we will have to prioritize areas that have yet to receive adequate relief. Over the last month we have built a strong network of local contacts in each of the districts we visited, and we will seek their advice before we select a place. A detailed report on our relief effort and the summary of expenses for each initiative will be posted on our blog soon after we return from the field.
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Happy birthday to my friend Kremena Mincheva by Ann WoodHappy birthday dear Kremena, today you getting a year older and wise.
On this day Forty years ago you were born and become one beautiful woman,lovely wife and mother and friend.
Today everyome will wish you to be happy, but you will be happy when I wished it to you.
You are born in very special day of the year Virgin Mary`s day; the day of our home city of Varna.
I want to wish you all the best and good luck in everything you do, good health, heppiness, joy, success, love, money, all yours dreams to become true.
Today I will picked up a glass of wine and raised a toast for your health and luck.
Once again I want to wish you a very happy birthday, have a blessed one.
You are one beautiful lady my dear Kremena I am proud to being your friend.
With love and light always yours friend Ann! I love you!
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Injection molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting material into a mould. Material for the part is fed into a heated barrel, mixed, and forced into a mould cavity, where it cools and hardens to the configuration of the cavity. Plastic Injection produces parts by forcing molten plastic into a mold where it cools and hardens.
Injection molding provides low cost at moderate to large quantities. This method of making plastic parts is an extremely versatile process for producing a wide range of parts with an excellent finish. Almost any 2D or 3D shape can be achieved. However draft is required in most cases as the shape must allow ejection from the mold. Side holes and even threaded holes are possible though they complicate the tooling.


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Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and CMMS: How do you bridge the gap? – Part 1
Operations and Maintenance go together like bread and butter. In principle, Operations requires maintenance to keep them running smoothly. Maintenance requires smooth running operations to stay in business. When these two groups work well together it is a sign of good corporate culture. However, this symbiotic dynamic can be disrupted by software. The teams might get along like bread and butter but their software solutions act more like oil and water.
In this multi-part post we will take a look at one example, Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Software and CMMS. We will discuss the answers to the following 4 questions: What is the gap? Why is the gap created? How does the gap affect you? What can you do to bridge the gap?
What is the gap?
For the purpose of this post a gap refers to a logical function or integration point between LOTO and CMMS that does not exist. Gaps between these systems can be measured based upon their impact to everyday work activities. A minor gap may be defined as a small inconvenience. On the other hand, a major gap creates significant data integrity concerns and extensive efforts in work around solutions. Obviously, a major gap should be avoided if at all possible.
Why is the gap created?
Understanding the reason for the gap between LOTO and CMMS is the first step toward bridging it. The gap can be created in two ways: consciously or unconsciously.
A CMMS is usually purchased before LOTO software. The CMMS was undoubtedly chosen based on the needs at the time. Therefore, LOTO may not have even entered the conversation. If LOTO was discussed the CMMS vendor may have recommended using their built-in solution or a preferred partner. However, a full evaluation was most likely not conducted. This was a reasonable approach.
Then, when the LOTO project came about the full scope was realized. In LOTO intensive industries (Oil and Gas, Energy Generation, etc.) it is a rare CMMS/EAM vendor that fully covers the range of functions needed. Even when there are partnerships to make up for missing functionality, the extent of integration is likely less than hoped for. The result is a gap made unconsciously but likely out of necessity.
Some organizations purposefully choose to have a gap. For example, there may be a corporate mandate to use a specific CMMS/EAM vendor and a different LOTO vendor. While LOTO functions are critical to safety, in some industries they are not labor intensive and rarely involve plant configuration. Thus, the benefits of an integrated solution may be outweighed by a more basic approach.
Whatever the reason the question that should be considered is: Am I affected by a gap between LOTO and CMMS/EAM? In the next post we will address the question: How does the gap affect you?
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CHAMPS Software offers a fully integrated CMMS/EAM and LOTO solution. However, CHAMPS LOTO is designed to integrate with any CMMS/EAM product. Learn more about our CMMS/EAM product here. Additional details about our LOTO solution can be found here.


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The International PDS in Nürtingen, Germany provides opportunities for teacher education students across grade levels and academic disciplines to delve into Germany education and culture. Additionally, teachers from Germany are provided an opportunity to work and observe in American schools. Teacher candidates and faculty/staff travel to Germany every other summer for approximately two and a half weeks. Teachers from Germany visit Buffalo each spring semester for two weeks.
Nürtingen (view map) is a small, historic, town located near Stuttgart - the home of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche - in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. With the Black Forest only an hour away, Nürtingen is surrounded by hills, valleys, parks, and vineyards. The average July temperature is 68°F with a daily average of over 15 hours of daylight. German is the national language.
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We are honored and thrilled that the Stop TB Partnership's Strategic Initiatives and Innovative Financing ("SIIF") team has selected The Arcady Group to provide consulting services to accelerate the roll-out of emerging technologies and digital health solutions to End TB.
In this role, The Arcady Group will: (i) create web-based content to showcase the available and emerging digital health solutions across the "re-imagined" TB care models, (ii) create a web-based critical pathway for digital health solutions, and (iii) create country profiles to provide current and future innovators with insights into country-specific policy and implementation processes for digital health solutions.
For this work, The Arcady Group will collaborate closely with the Stop TB Partnership, McGill University, and key national and global partners and stakeholders. I'll be assisted by a great team we've assembled – Elizabeth Whalley Buono, Damian Fuller, Neil Rimmer, Stacy Buchanan, and Sasha Veljanov).
The Arcady Group knows from our work with digital adherence technology that digital health solutions can make a huge difference for healthcare providers and, most importantly, the people affected by TB. We're excited to do this work and looking forward to sharing the results of our efforts at the Union meetings in November in Hyderabad!


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With a valid Blackfriars Theatre ticket, you can have a 2 course meal for only £12. There's a choice of 4 delicious mains and 3 sumptuous puddings, so make sure you get booked in before visiting us to see a show.
*To claim this offer, please show your valid Blackfriars Theatre ticket to your server at the White Hart Hotel, Boston. The offer can only be used before the production starting time, on the day of your ticket. Drinks are not included in the offer price. For full terms and conditions and availability, please contact the hotel directly on 01205 311900.


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If you are struggling with how to care for an aging dog, it's time you and I had a chat.
The passage of time, the challenges of getting older etc etc etc… We know all that, but what too many don't know is…
Old dogs –
- Do not have one foot in the grave simply because they're older
- Need to see the vet twice a year, if not more often
- Should not be left in pain because it's considered a "natural part of aging"
- Still require proper nutrition
- Can exercise
- Require mental stimulation
- Can learn new tricks
- Need as much love as everybody else
Deserve loving homes and not left to die alone in a shelter (this last line was a brief appearance on my soapbox, advocating for senior pet fostering and adoption)
Time to chat
In this guide to caring for an aging dog I will be covering the following topics:
- A reminder of the joys of living with a senior dog
- Finding the right vet
- Signs of aging
- Senior dogs feeling the cold
- A senior dog friendly home
- A comfortable place to lay his head
- Nutrition
- Health and wellness
- Oral hygiene and health
- Grooming
- Exercising your senior dog
- The importance of mental stimulation
- Mobility and other aids
- Saying goodbye
A reminder of the joys of living with a senior dog
Overwhelmed with our dog's health issues, struggles with having to say goodbye and the financial strain of high vet bills can all overshadow the pure joy of living with a senior dog.
I don't know what it's like to experience an entire dog's life with them, to raise them from puppyhood and spend 9 or 10+ years together. I adopt unwell senior dogs and nothing gives me greater joy than bringing them home from a shelter and knowing the last weeks, months or even years will be their best ever.
When you take your dog out for a stroll even if he's slowing down, marvel in the sheer joy of him still being able to enjoy the great outdoors. When he's resting on his bed smile at how gorgeous and peaceful he looks. When you're sitting around together, remember the years of love and companionship he gave you, and the good and bad times you shared together.
It's perfectly normal to get impatient at times but try and move past that quickly and remember – showing kindness and compassion to these wonderful creatures who brought so much joy into our lives over the years, is what it's all about.
CLICK THIS → The Joy of Living With a Senior Dog
Finding the right vet
This is going at the top of my tips because of its importance for senior dog health. I believe in continuity of care, seeing the same vet each time whenever possible. Differing opinions from various vets on the right way to treat Red is not acceptable.
Whether you're falling out of love with your current vet or moving towns, cities or countries and need to find someone new, these tips will help.
CLICK THIS→ How to Find a Veterinarian: My Top Tips
Attitude towards seniors
This is crucial because, unbelievably, I have encountered a couple of vets who didn't have the most compassionate views about old dogs (and I assume that extended to old cats as well). Okay, they never came out and said "we don't believe senior dogs are worth caring for" but their attitude said it just the same.
How many years of experience practicing veterinary medicine will give you confidence in his or her abilities?
Do you need to "click" with your vet, or are you happy enough for him/her to have the necessary experience? Personally I have to have a connection and be comfortable, but that's just me.
I believe sharing the same philosophy with your vet vis a vis pet care is important. For example, f you don't believe in heroic measures should your pet ever be seriously ill, but your vet gives you attitude and tries to push more and more treatments, how would you feel about that? I've been there and it's not a situation I plan to find myself in again.
Other things to consider
How far are you willing and/or able to travel? Be realistic when it comes to your work schedule and home life, traffic etc…
Would you have to take time off work because they don't have early opening, late closing or weekend hours?
What type of medicine would you like to see them practice? Are you "traditional" all the way, won't do anything that isn't natural and holistic, or would you like a bit of both?
Veterinary practices can be 1 man or woman operations with a small staff and some basic testing done on premises, to super hospitals that can rival the best human medical centres. My vet in Toronto was a one woman operation with all the basics needed and she was wonderful. I've been to a super hospital in Florida where I felt my only purpose was to help them pay for their expensive equipment, and a multi vet practice in England with an amazing vet who has done wonders for Red.
It's up to you to decide whether your practice has to have more than the basics in house, or are you okay going to a specialist hospital should your dog need something like an MRI or complicated surgery for example.
Signs of aging
I often hear guardians talk about their dog's issues, dismissing them as nothing more than a natural part of aging. That attitude worries me because some changes are due to illnesses that will go untreated, leaving their dog to suffer.
CLICK HERE→ Signs of Aging in Dogs
Here are some behaviours to look out for that may signal a problem:
- Disorientation
- Ignoring you when you call
- Accidents inside, peeing more frequently
- Bumping into things
- Aggressive
- Spending more time on his bed
- Less/no interest in walking
- Change in eating habits
They could be signs of anything from dementia and kidney problems, to loss of vision and painful joints. Any changes in behaviour, no matter how slight, should warrant a trip to the vet. The sooner it happens the better the odds of treating, or at least managing the condition.
CLICK HERE→ How I Care For Red Who Has Dog Dementia
Senior dogs feeling the cold
Senior dogs can definitely feel the cold more quickly and easily than younger ones, and that is certainly the case with my sweetheart Red. She is approximately 15 ½ years old, has short hair and spent most of her life in Florida. Now that she's living in a cold climate she's feeling it, so I am diligent when it comes to keeping her comfortable.
CLICK HERE→ 10 Hot Tips to Keep Your Senior Dog Warm and Protected This Winter
Here are a few things you can do for your dog:
Buy a sweater and a coat
I'm not a fan of dogs wearing dresses and silly outfits, okay I can't stand it. However when it comes to warmth I'm the first one to buy a sweater. Even when the heat is on Red shivers, so she wears a sweater 24/7 for several months of the year. When we go out I add a coat on top of that.
Keep the bed in a warm spot
Be sure there are no draughts where the dog beds are, and if they are on a tile floor a piece of carpeting or even a blanket underneath will add a layer of warmth.
Blankets on beds
A blanket on every bed is also a good idea, not only for added comfort but warmth as well. If Red ever feels chilled she wraps herself in a blanket.
We all have different "cold" tolerance levels, and if you're happy with the heat turned down low and wearing a couple of sweaters that's great, but what about the dog? Either turn the heat up in the room she sleeps in or add a small heater. She probably doesn't have that same tolerance level you do.
Watch those clippers
Your dog needs grooming no matter the month on the calendar, but don't clip him too short in the coldest months, and don't forget that sweater.
A senior dog friendly home
Just as you would child proof a home to keep kids safe, have a look around yours and see what can be done to keep your senior dog free from harm. It's good to know even small changes can make huge differences.
For example, if your dog is blind or having vision problems, save the redecorating for pillows and other accessories rather than moving furniture around. You'll also want baby gates so he can't climb stairs when no one is around.
Keep your floors free from clutter as even the smallest toy or shoe could cause your dog to stumble or injure himself.
Raising food and water bowls off the ground will be more comfortable, especially for big dogs that have to strain their neck to reach the floor. Red is a small little dog but I found that she's happier when I elevate her food bowl.
Ramps and steps for climbing onto the couch or into bed makes things safer for your dog, as jumping on and off could cause injury. If you have a large dog, or you have trouble lifting a dog of any size, a ramp is a great help for getting them in and out of the car.
Your dog may be less tolerant of noise and activity then he used to be, for that reason a bed in a quiet area may be appreciated.
I love a warm house in the winter, yet I know people who don't seem as bothered by the cold and even keep a window open. Think about your dog who may not be as keen and keep the area where he hangs out warm.
CLICK HERE→ Making Your Home Senior Dog Friendly
A comfortable place to lay his head
The type of bed your dog finds comfortable may change over time. For quite some time Red has loved to sleep on a comforter. I buy a single size, put a sheet over it, a fleece blanket over that for softness, then another blanket if she gets cold. Think about a bed that is easy to climb into with the front lower than the other sides. Extra padding or orthopaedic memory foam are also good choices as they feel good on stiffer joints.
Deciding on what to feed your dog is a little more involved than just choosing a senior dog food brand. Actually, who says a senior has to eat senior!
I don't believe there is a "one size fits all" solution when it comes to any dog's nutritional needs. I do believe it's important to educate ourselves about the types of foods available as well as how to interpret an ingredient list.
Organic, all natural, grain free, canned food, dry food, freeze dried, raw… What!!!
Another thing to add to the mix are the differing opinions on what the best food is. Some vets believe it's raw, others are convinced condition specific food is the way to go. Some "experts" claim a specific brand of dry food is the best thing you can do for your senior, while others say dry is nutritionally dead.
See what I mean?
I recently started taking Red to a holistic vet for two reasons. I believe in the holistic philosophy of treating a whole being not just the "problem," and she has been taking so much medication for quite some time, I was worried how her little body was able to process it all.
For several years she was on a prescription diet, first a heart formula then kidney. I was unpleasantly surprised by the ingredient list and couldn't understand how her nutritional needs were being met. My vet honestly believed her kidneys were doing really well as a result so I couldn't argue with that. I have no problem questioning, but this vet is so amazing and did a wonderful job of caring for Red, I totally trust him.
Two months ago we relocated and needed to find a new vet, and yes I found a holistic practice. A 45 minute serpentine highway drive is hardly convenient, but it's worth it.
He was very sad by the amount of drugs Red was prescribed, and not a fan of the prescription food. He took blood tests, and based on the results created a whole foods recipe tailor made for her. It consists of very specific amounts of chicken, brown rice, quinoa, olive oil, broccoli, raw carrots and raw apple. She loves it!!
The best advice I can give you is research and find what makes sense to you. Get your vet's view of what to feed your dog, then ask why he's recommending a particular brand or type. Bear in mind not all vets are as well versed in nutrition as you'd expect them to be.
If you're intrigued by my situation and Red's whole food diet, find a holistic vet and have a chat about their views on nutrition. Go with who you trust and what makes sense to you.
Health and wellness
When we talk about health and wellness we mean –
- Regular vet checks
- Feeding your dog a balanced, nutritious diet
- Exercise consistent with ability
- Mental stimulation
- Lots of love
I also believe in the use of supplements, alternative therapies and a holistic approach to health care. It may sound farfetched to some, but there are too many success stories to ignore this branch of veterinary medicine. Many holistic vets will be happy to set aside some time to explain their philosophy and approach to health and wellness. It can't hurt to have a chat, but it's entirely up to you.
The importance of oral hygiene for overall health
I'm encouraged by the number of people starting to realise the connection between dental health and overall health. Not caring for your dogs' teeth leads to dental disease, which in turn can lead to serious organ damage, not to mention the pain your dog is already likely experiencing.
Some of the signs that dental disease is present include:
- Bad breath
- Pawing at the mouth
- No interest in eating
- Drooling
- Swallowing without chewing
If you've notice these or other behavioural changes, make an appointment to see your vet right away. It's quite possible the only course of action by this time will be dental surgery. I know it's not what you want for your senior dog, I certainly didn't want it for Red, but doing nothing is often much worse than going ahead.
Once your dog's mouth is cleaned up you can prevent future problems with these supplies: toothbrush, toothpaste, water additive, dental chews/bones, toys and regular dental checks.
If your dogs are difficult like mine, brushing will be a challenge if not impossible. I'm not trying to discourage you, but rather to let you know it's not an unusual occurrence. Don't give up after one try or one brush. For Red the only thing I'm able to get away with is gauze wrapped around my finger, with some tooth gel on it. She's blind so I think it's a scary procedure for her but I manage.
Toothpastes come in various flavours and consistencies, including a brushless formula so again, trial and error.
Additives for your dog's water bowl will help freshen breath, some even claim to prevent tartar. Don't rely on them as your sole dental care plan, but in combination everything helps.
Dental chews and raw bones are other options some people swear by. Look at the ingredient list of the chew and if it's the length of your arm and you don't understand most of what's written, walk away. I recommend speaking to your vet before you give your dog a raw or even cooked bone.
Some chew toys are braided rope, others ribbed rubber or sturdy plastic. What's great about toys over chews – no calories! Keep things interesting by rotating them.
I can't understand why some people don't think old dogs need to be groomed. They leave their dogs with matted fur, long nails they can barely walk on and smelling rank. All dogs need grooming…period!
As a dog ages, going to the groomer can become quite a stressful event – failing eyesight, the pain of arthritis, disorientation due to dementia or a host of other reasons. Perhaps a mobile groomer would be a better option. They park in your driveway in a fully outfitted van, and all the grooming takes place right there.
If you're having trouble finding a groomer, ask everyone you know who has a dog, including your vet and staff. Some of the large chain pet supply stores have groomers in house (or in store I should say), and because they work behind glass you can actually see how they handle the dogs.
Not every groomer is comfortable or experienced with old dogs, especially ones who have issues. Yes I speak from personal experience on this one.
What about bathing your dog at home, and letting the groomer (mobile or otherwise) do the clipping. That may help to significantly reduce his stress levels. If you're feeling adventurous, learn the whole grooming process so you can groom your dog from start to finish in the comfort of your own home.
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Exercising your senior dog
Of course senior dogs need exercise, and the type, length and intensity will depend on what shape he's in! I meet tons of older dogs running like the wind, but if your dog is on the slower side there's still plenty he can do.
Walking is a great activity, going at a pace that's comfortable, but try and stick to even surfaces and avoid hills when possible. Swimming is another great option, with no pressure on painful joints. How about hide and seek or a game of fetch in the house. Tossing a ball or rope a very short distance across the room, or hiding behind a curtain in the same room your dog is in will get him moving just a bit, and provide some fun as well.
Have a chat with your vet and ask what he thinks before you start anything new.
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The importance of mental stimulation
In my experience, most pet parents I meet are unfamiliar with what mental stimulation is. Simply put it's about keeping your dog's brain active, which can stave off boredom, drain energy and perhaps even delay, lessen or prevent dementia. It's especially important when the weather is bad and they aren't able/willing to go out as much as they should.
It's easy to do, doesn't have to cost a penny and should be included in your dog's daily routine.
Here are a few ideas to get you started
Grab a muffin tin, hide a treat in a few of the cups, put a tennis ball in each then watch as your dog pushes out the tennis balls to get the treats. Use low calorie, homemade or fresh food treats.
Grab a cup your dog can knock over, but not too easily. Hide a treat underneath then say "find it." Increase the challenge by adding another cup, than another. I use three.
Teach him the names of toys. Pick one (a pig for instance), hold it in one hand, say the word pig and as he grabs it give him a treat. Repeat and repeat until he gets it. Now put it on the floor and say pig, reward when he picks it up. Try it with another toy going through the same process. Then have both toys on the floor and ask him for the one you want. Do this training in short blocks of time so he doesn't lose interest.
If you've never taught your dog to sit, now is the time. If you have, find another trick to teach him.
Mobility and other aids
If your dog is not as agile as he used to be, and walking, jumping on furniture and into the car have been too difficult, help is available. Hydrotherapy, supplements and acupuncture are a few options as well as mobility aids like ramps, steps, slings, dog wheelchairs and pet strollers.
A sling, for example, can be very helpful for extra support while on a walk, and rolling a stroller with you means your dog can stop when he's had enough yet still enjoy being outside with you. Steps are such a big help for getting on and off furniture, and ramps work well for beds, cars and even boats.
Saying goodbye
As most of us know, saying goodbye is the absolute worst part of sharing our lives with dogs (any pets of course!). It's so heart breaking I've met many people who will give up the joy of a furry companion, because they cannot cope with the loss.
It's normal to be devastated and we all need time to grieve, but we also have to be cautious of not sinking into a deep depression we're having trouble climbing out of.
Support from people who can truly relate is everywhere, so please don't look for comfort from those around you who aren't shy in letting you know "it was just a dog." Finding it is as easy as typing "pet loss grief support" into your search engine, to locate both local and online resources. Many shelters run bereavement groups so check locally. If you can't find something in your area, consider starting your own group. It may be therapeutic for you, honouring your dog in such a significant way, while helping others.
There are many other things you can try to help you cope –an engraved memorial stone for your garden, a beautiful urn that takes pride of place in your home, creating a scrapbook of memories or writing a poem to name just a few.
I always have a terrible time getting over a loss, and one time in particular was especially rough. One thing I did was light a virtual memorial candle and that did give me comfort.
Are you struggling with how to care for an aging dog – conclusion
I know how tough, and sometimes stressful caring for a senior dog can be. Worrying if they're feeling okay, panicking that something will happen in the middle of the night, knowing the time to say goodbye is closer than we'd like.
On my website in general, and this post in particular, I have shared a lot of what I've learned over the years. Sometimes they're tips or tricks I've discovered and other times they're just musings on my own experiences.
I have struggled at times with the stress and worry, but I always remember to take a step back and focus on how much I love Red and the seniors who came before her. I feel blessed to adopt old dogs and to share their last weeks, months or years with them. Sometimes I will take a moment to watch how peaceful Red looks when she's sleeping, and nothing matters but the love I feel for my sweet sweet girl.
If you've been struggling with how to care for an aging dog, I sincerely hope this post has helped in some way.
If you have any questions, a story to share, need advice or just someone to talk to, please contact me and I will do my best to help in any way I can. Send me a private message, post a comment below or on my Facebook page. I do look forward to hearing from you.


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Wag the dog: A deliberate effort to draw attention (the dog) away from a problem by focusing on a small part (the tail) and allowing that to control the conversation (the tail wags the dog); a distraction.
Today will be the 47th day since the killings at Sandy Hook, the 194th day since the Aurora theater shootings…and exactly 5,000 days since Columbine and the US Senate has decided to hold hearings on "What should America do about gun violence?"
Speaking are Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), Constitutional Law Professor David Kopel of Denver University, Baltimore Chief of Police James Johnson, Gayle Trotter from the Independent Women's Forum and Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the NRA.
From the NRA, Wayne LaPierre began by pointing out that he represents 4.5 million NRA members – just 1.4% of this country's population [though he left that part out].
He continued by yet again presenting a solution that was wrapped as a marketing pitch that the NRA was most qualified to train the several hundred thousand guards to provide an "immediate blanket of security around our children" – the NRA School Shield Program. He also promoted the NRA programs to train Americans how to safely use guns. To summarize the pitch…use our resources and give us money.
"The NRA has over 80,000 certified instructors who teach our military personnel, law enforcement officers and hundreds of thousands of other American men and women how to safely use firearms."
"It's time to throw an immediate blanket of security around our children. About a third of our schools have armed security already – because it works."
Except when it doesn't work in places like Columbine or Virginia Tech or Red Lake where armed, trained guards were on staff and on the facility. Or Westside Middle School where the shooters, aged 11 and 13 pulled the fire alarm which dumped the entire student body outside of the school where they shot and killed five and wounded 10 with guns they got from their parents.
After marketing the NRA's pet projects and "more guns" only solutions Mr. LaPierre turned his focus on gun laws, both current and proposed. His opinion, look to enforcing current laws before bringing new ones on-line, a weak solution that doesn't take into account that both enforcing existing regulations, on the state and federal level, plus implementing new regulations to cover the gaps would be a much more sound, rational proposal.
"In addition, we need to enforce the thousands of gun laws that are currently on the books. Prosecuting criminals who misuse firearms works…Proposing more gun control laws – while failing to enforce the thousands we already have – is not a serious solution to reducing crime."
Mr. LaPierre then discussed the National Instant Criminal Background Check System [NICS] and in one thought supported it by requesting that mental health records should be included in a more robust system and then appeared to completely dismiss the NICS system, enhanced by a more comprehensive system that incorporates private sales and gun show sales, closing loopholes by saying they won't work "because criminals will never submit to them."
"I think we can also agree that our mental health system is broken. We need to look at the full range of mental health issues, from early detection and treatment, to civil commitment laws, to privacy laws that needlessly prevent mental health records from being included in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System."
"And when it comes to the issue of background checks, let's be honest – background checks will never be "universal" – because criminals will never submit to them."
At this point Mr. LaPierre showed the arrogance he and the NRA have shown each and every time a microphone has been put in their face since Sandy Hook, saying that the NRA "is ready to participate" but lays down a gauntlet that the NRA's position that the government has no right to dictate what guns people can lawfully own.
He says "Law-abiding gun owners will not accept blame for the acts of violent or deranged criminals"…ignoring the gun's role in the violence that kills over 12,000 Americans per year and he ignores the role the NRA plays as lobbyist for the gun industry.
"While we're ready to participate in a meaningful effort to solve these pressing problems, we must respectfully – but honestly and firmly – disagree with some members of this committee, many in the media, and all of the gun control groups on what will keep our kids and our streets safe. Law-abiding gun owners will not accept blame for the acts of violent or deranged criminals. Nor do we believe the government should dictate what we can lawfully own and use to protect our families."
Then Mr. LaPierre drifted from mostly factual observations to outright lies. He contends, as many pro-gun supporters do that there was no positive effect from the gun ban in 1994, however every statistical analysis of actual numbers, actual trends show that gun violence peaked in 1995 and began falling afterward. US Department of Justice reports, which analyzed 28 years of data, from1980 to 2008 and proved beyond any doubt of when the peak violence happened and the drop from that time.
"Semi-automatic firearms have been around for over 100 years. They are among the most popular guns made for hunting, target shooting and self-defense. Despite this fact, Congress banned the manufacture and sale of hundreds of semi-automatic firearms and magazines from 1994 to 2004. Independent studies, including a study from the Clinton Justice Department, proved that ban had no impact on lowering crime."
In the end, the NRA position has not changed…they still demand that the only solution is more guns, funds spend for their plan which brings in income to the NRA and that they are intractable in their willingness to look at 21st Century challenges without anchoring them to 18th Century philosophy.
The NRA is more than happy to focus on the tail of the dog as long as it does nothing to negatively affect the NRA's multi-million dollar lobbying for the gun industry. Meanwhile, the rest of the country pays the price in blood and death to keep the profits flowing.
McAllister is a life long liberal, environmentalist, Eagle Scout, and even gun owner – born in Harlan, Kentucky and has lived in Southern California, New York City and now resided in Lexington, Kentucky as a Systems Analyst. His grandfathers helped organize the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky and his father was a career long butcher and union representative.
You can read more of McAllister's observations and opinions at Shoot From the Left Hip.


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Victoria says in this interview in the Radio Times that she would like them to adopt her, so they can form a family team! David and Katie have each captained separate, series winning teams in the popular BBC4 TV quiz show.
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text: Entertainment / Billboard charts America's No. 1 Song Isn't in English for 1st Time in 30 Years And it's only happened 3 times in the past 35 years By Michael Harthorne, Newser Staff Posted Jun 3, 2017 11:31 AM CDT Copied "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee is the first non-English-language song to top the Billboard Hot 100 in 30 years. (YouTube) (Newser) – Something pretty dang rare is happening on the American music charts. "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (and featuring Justin Bieber) has been the top song on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in a row. The song, which is in Spanish, is only the third non-English-language track to become the number-one song in America in the past 35 years, the Washington Post reports. In fact, only 15 songs not sung in English have even cracked the top 60 in that time. As the percentage of Americans who speak Spanish has more than doubled since 1980, popular non-English-language songs have followed suit, transitioning from gimmicky dance tracks to Spanish-language songs. Oh, those other two chart-topping, non-English songs? "La Bamba" by Los Lobos and "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco. (Read more Billboard charts stories.)


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But I want it to be empty
But I want it to be empty
I actually knocked out super sup check! The last 2 days were hairy as I didn't get an update pop-up for 28 days. Luckily I found you could check the quest progress and it looked like I had got credit so I kept on trucking and here I am. :-D
Seems like I've knocked out just about all the quests one can do, "easily."
Yeah some easy stuff like a big Wiki edit or 'Sup Checks for a month still but still, I'm surprised I've bottomed out so fast.
I assume quests like the secret moderator stuff are pretty exclusive...
Now I see why folks want more "hunt" quests!
I'm killing the tedium of Blue Dragon by questing on Giant Bomb at the same time as I quest in game!
"Ho Hum Blargh" indeed.
I should blog here instead of my freebie blog I guess. Maybe.
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Over the past 30 years, governments, NGOs, and international organizations have increasingly promoted human rights policies of various kinds. More often than not, these policies have not benefited from strong empirical support, although that tendency is beginning to change.
What empirical impact do these human rights policies have? How can we measure them?
Funding for this work came from various Canadian government ministries, including foreign affairs and development, as well as from Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the Canada Chairs Research Program.
The methodology analysts use matters; often, statistical work provides less grounds for optimism than qualitative studies. Other findings suggest that:
- much of the policymaking on transitional justice, such as truth commissions and trials, is yet to be based on strong empirical evidence;
- top human rights NGOs must be more rigorous and transparent about their research methods;
- the evidence for links between violent conflict onset and abuses of physical integrity rights is strong, but the link between violent conflict and violations of social and economic rights is less clear;
- The empirical jury is still out on whether rights-based approaches to development will have positive impacts.
KINDORNAY, S., J. RON & C. CARPENTER. 2012. "The Rights-Based Approach to Development: Implications for NGOs." Human Rights Quarterly 34/2: 472-506.
THOMS, O.N.T, J. RON & R. PARIS. 2010. State-Level Transitional Justice Impacts: What do we Know? International Journal of Transitional Justice. 4/3: 329-354.
HAFNER-BURTON, E. & J. RON. 2009. Seeing Double: Human Rights through Qualitative & Quantitative Eyes. World Politics 61/2: 360-401.
RON, J. & O.N.T. THOMS. 2008. Jury Still Out on International Justice, Ottawa Citizen, July 26.
THOMS, O.N.T. & J. RON. 2007. Public Health, Conflict, & Human Rights: An Agenda for Collaborative Research. Conflict & Health 11/1: 1-38.
HAFNER-BURTON, E. & J. RON. 2007. Human Rights Institutions: Rhetoric & Efficacy, Journal of Peace Research, 44/4: 379-383.
THOMS, O.N.T. & J. RON. 2007. Do Human Rights Violations Cause Internal Conflict? Human Rights Quarterly, 29/3: 674-705.


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Filed under: Dan Cottrell, Rugby Skills, Rugby Training | Tags: easy exercises, handling, passing drills, quick drills, rugby decision-making
Taken from the R80 DVD from the Crusaders, here are two easy to set up handling and decision making drills.
Filed under: Dan Cottrell, Rugby Coaching, Rugby Skills, Rugby Training, top tips | Tags: Better Rugby Coaching, calling and communication, games for understanding, handling, support play, touch rugby
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Support play
Though support play is not a technical skill, it is still a core skill. The detail of support can easily be ignored in pre season training programmes, but you can integrate it into every session.
Any time there is a ball and two attackers in an exercise there is an element of support play. Focus your attention equally on the support player as the ball carrier.
Use these pre season "rules" to ensure your support players work as hard as the ball carrier.
1. No pass should go to a player standing still.
2. No pass should go to a player unless he is calling for it.
3. If a player goes into contact, then the nearest player has to support in the contact within two seconds, no matter who they are. (They can also be made to call out to the ball carrier what they want them to do, like "go to ground" or "stay on your feet").
Play a game of touch rugby using one or more of these rules:
• The passer MUST follow his pass, otherwise the ball is turned over.
• The ball carrier has one second to offload the ball if they are touched (that is almost as they are touched). If they don't they have to drop to the ground in a ball placement position.
• If the ball carrier has gone to ground, make it a contest for the ball between one opposition player and one attacker. Both have to come through the "gate" (that is from behind the back foot).
Filed under: Dan Cottrell, Rugby Coaching, Rugby Fitness, Rugby Skills, Rugby Training, top tips | Tags: Better Rugby Coaching, coaching, handling, juggling, passing skills, using tennis balls
August 7
Improve your handling in pre season. Easy question?
Er…do all you fitness training with a ball? Is that enough?
Here are five pre season tips to improve your handling:
1. Play touch rugby where the type of ball changes after every try. Rotate with a tennis ball, golf ball, basketball, soccer ball, flat rugby ball, wet rugby ball (bucket needed), over pumped rugby ball.
2. Play "hot potato" rugby netball where a player can only hold the ball for three seconds.
3. Drop balls punishment: juggling tennis balls. If a player drops a ball in the game, he has to go to the side and juggle three tennis balls for five rotations. If he cannot juggle then he has the bounce a ball two tennis balls on the ground at the same time and catch them, repeating that five times.
4. Wrap a sock around the palm of the dominant hand. Now go into passing exercises and games.
5. Pass blindfolded. Get the feel of the ball.
Filed under: Dan Cottrell, Rugby Coaching, Rugby Skills | Tags: Dave Ellis, handling, IRANZ Backs drills, passing drills
A coaching clip featuring top skills coach from New Zealand Dave Ellis. The feature does suggest old school "drill", but certain plenty of merit because it is easy to set up and involves lots of rugby related movement. Put in defenders (who could be running a similar pattern), to add to the pressure.
Filed under: Dan Cottrell, Rugby Skills, Rugby Training | Tags: coaching skills, handling, handling drills
Watch this drill. If it was shot for a commercial video, it would look slick and fast.
However, it is six minutes of pain!
Is it the drill? Well, it is a nice looking drill that is well executed when the right skills are used. But it breaks down easily if they are not executed well. It just takes one bad domino not to fall the right way for things to grind to halt.
Is it the players? The drill comes from Youtube and the comments make for interesting reading. A centre or 10 would be happy with this type of drill. A flanker less so. This set of players are patently not up to this skill at this stage of their development.
Is it the coach? I don't know the coach, but he knows his technical stuff. In front of an audience, the heat is on. You have to give the coaches something a little different to what they see normally. Unfortunately things don't work out. I have some sympathy for this. One of my own Level 3 sessions was filmed. One of the drills I used went completely wrong and it felt terrible. Mind you that was back in 1998!
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* Agencies must shift at least two services to apps
* Directive to expand public access to government data
* Groups, analysts say more government airwaves needed
By Jasmin Melvin and Alister Bull
WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, hoping to spur U.S. innovation in the explosive field of mobile communications, on Wednesday ordered all major federal agencies to make many more of their services available on mobile phones within the next year.
"Americans deserve a government that works for them anytime, anywhere, and on any device," Obama said in a statement.
His administration is eager to hasten government adoption of new technology since showing itself to be highly tech-savvy after running a 2008 election campaign that was widely praised for the innovative way it used the Internet and social media.
Analysts welcomed the move, but voiced scepticism it could be effective unless Obama also freed up more government broadband spectrum to the private sector.
"American citizens won't be better served by government technology and digital services unless more government spectrum is made available to enable these technologies and services," said Mobile Future Chairman Jonathan Spalter.
His coalition includes AT&T Inc, Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile, Cisco Systems Inc and Qualcomm Inc .
The presidential order tells each agency to make at least two services relied upon by the public available on mobile phones within 12 months.
What this means in practical terms is a massive expansion in public access to government data, from healthcare and education to energy and public safety, which the administration hopes will boost jobs by encouraging innovation.
But public interest group Free Press said what was really needed from Obama were communication laws and competition policies that make broadband more accessible to everyone.
"Government's most important role in this space is not as a content creator," said Free Press policy director Matt Wood.
The Obama administration also released a new digital strategy on Wednesday that it said would drive a more efficient and coordinated delivery of federal services on mobile devices.
This will require agencies to set up websites to provide online resources for outside developers, and make government information open and machine-readable by default.
"The initiatives we're launching today will make government data resources even more accessible to the public and to entrepreneurs who can turn these data into services," said U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park.
Analysts said Obama's directive was a logical step to move government further into the digital world.
"But it also could end up putting more pressure on him to move more government spectrum into the market to support wireless broadband," said Guggenheim Securities analyst Paul Gallant.
In 2010, the administration said it would make 500 megahertz of spectrum available in the next 10 years for broadband.
The growing use of wireless devices like Apple Inc's iPad tablet and Google Inc's suite of Android-powered smartphones has added to the urgency to find more space on the airwaves.
Mobile Future's Spalter said he was troubled that the 27-page strategy memorandum did not once mention spectrum.
The Federal Communications Commission said earlier in the month it was ready to work with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which manages government spectrum, to gauge if it was feasible for government users to share the same spectrum with commercial wireless operators.
U.S. Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel said on a call with reporters that freeing government airwaves for use by commercial wireless providers is a conversation the White House wants to have with the FCC, NTIA and the Commerce Department.
"America as a country is going to be faced with a spectrum crunch, and we need to really look at opportunities there," VanRoekel said.
Medley Global Advisors analyst Jeffrey Silva said the sweeping government shift to mobile apps may serve as a tacit heads-up to federal agencies that the administration eyes mobile broadband as the future of the Internet.
"Still, the power of the presidency and Obama's use of the bully pulpit do not guarantee that a significant amount of additional spectrum will be returned by the Pentagon and other federal departments anytime in the near future," Silva said. "It will be trench warfare."


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chance of happiness
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Moving property is an epic headache. It involves a ton of faffing, an almost insurmountable swell of administration, packing, boxes to carry, payments to make, contractors to organise. Even if there are two of you sharing the load, it's still possible to shrink and crumble.
When you finally get into a new property there's an equal bulk of stuff to sort out, boxes to unpack, providers to arrange. We found a house in reasonably good condition, not requiring much by way of immediate work. "Well-appointed" is a term I recently learned. Still though, there are things that aren't ideal, stuff that cannot be fixed or remedied quickly. The missing door of that otherwise nice enough wardrobe, that rotten slat of wooden decking, the decaying corner of a shed. That large tree in our garden is some responsibility. Is it ok? What if it blows over into our neighbours' garden? What if its roots screw something up?
Amidst all those fears, anxieties and neuroses are unusual sudden zings of excitement, prickles of, of… could it be, happiness? Some moments you feel yourself involuntarily smiling at things, your new life, all the possible futures. This conservatory is awesome! I feel distinctly middle-aged about feeling that, but I have a great view of some distant trees and fields and do not care.
You will always have worries about work and business and finances. Only a privileged few people don't have those worries. But this place might be your anchor. This place might be great. This place might really be home. You snort an empowering sense of hope, a fleeting bubbling thrill about what happens next.
Until you remember the wider world and all its Brexshit, the economy and business and mortgage repayments. You must stave that off.
It's not like there was unconfined misery back in our small city flat. It was a home of sorts, comfy enough, if extremely loud with bustling banging clattering shagging neighbours, and it never quite felt grown-up like this does. This feels frighteningly grown-up.
You look at all the new rooms and wonder what domestic scenes will play out in them. We plan to stick around here for a while.
Where will we have our first big argument? Might we keep a dog in this part? Conceive a child here? Have a heart attack there? Agree to divorce over there? Learn about the death of someone in that corner? Will she bury parts of my mutilated corpse under here? (Could explain her slightly excessive interest in life insurance).
Another zing flowered up the other day, exploring our new neighbourhood and finding all the paths and tracks through woods and fields, right on our doorstep. There are chunky sizable walks to be taken. Although we're not based far from a constantly droning artery into the city, there is definite breathing space. You can easily distance yourself from the clutter of urbanity and domesticity. Relative tranquillity is a short wander away. A walkable affluent village is pretty, the pub appears incredibly inviting, old, wise and characterful.
Of course there's plenty to do here in the house, things to fix, decking to creosote, furniture to varnish, intensely boring grown-up things, people to contact and contract, assurances and insurances to get. But still, it feels like there's a chance of happiness. At least until Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin use the UK as a nuclear frontline.
Chance of Unhappiness
*Scribbled a week on.
There's a chance of unhappiness too. You can suddenly be struck with the fearful what ifs.
What if this doesn't all work out? This house, this home, our relationship. It's taking quite a while to really feel like home. It still doesn't feel like our home. It's still echoey and a bit empty and not ours. It's still like a rented holiday home.
We still don't have curtains there, a door there. It doesn't feel as cosy as our flat. Is there too much space?
Why are we so fractious with each other? Is this where we will end as a couple? Where our marriage slowly disintegrates? We were ok in the flat but here everything seems a bit clunkier, fumbling and awkward, new and unsettling. Our relationship was born and steadily grew in the flat. The flat was our womb. It was all natural and intuitive, there was a comfort to be had in everything being temporary. Here, we've displaced it by taking a jump to something different: real, grown-up permanent life. We are anxiously kicking and screaming.
Under observation
You feel a strange pressure as a couple, relatively newly wedded and now mortgaged. You feel observed by people, casual figures of amusement, even if you're not at all because everyone is busy living their own lives. You imagine them excitedly thinking: what's next?! Because there's this screamingly obvious script of convention that says we must have babies soon.
Look at the world right now though. It's fucking horrible and appears to only be getting worse. Look at all the hate and division and racism and powerful idiots and the economy and finances and wages and living costs and childcare prices and university fees.
On a more personal level you're weighted by a compelling body of evidence suggesting your fragile infant bubble of domesticity might just fail. It regularly happens with marriage. Statistics bear it out. We will try really hard to make sure it doesn't but who can ever know what life will be like two, ten or twenty years down the line? We might be dead of obscure diseases or nuclear war.
Building a home takes work and time, yes. Potentially rewarding in the long term. But there's a real fear that it could go to shit if we're not careful, if work doesn't pick up soon and my cash ebbs away and I get increasingly stressed and worried, impatient and snappy, if we never find a replacement wardrobe door and the living room always feels a bit too spacey.


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How You Can Run Your Home On Solar Power
Green Energy You've likely discovered that solar panels are a terrific solution to conserve money and electricity. There are lots of good stuff about moving green, from helping the surroundings to taxation breaks. This report explains other easy and effective techniques to produce your house energy and green efficient.
Change your old incandescent lightbulbs to get highefficiency LED or compact fluorescent lightbulbs. These bulbs utilize much less power than incandescent, plus so they are available in sizes which fit most existing fittings. Whilst the up front cost is generally higher, the majority of those bulbs can endure for years before burning off.
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Sawyer Free Library Art Auction
My Contribution:
"Stranded On The Annisquam"
Oil on Panel
There's some Great Artwork at The Sawyer Free Library that's up for Auction all through the Month of September. You can get a great deal on some awesome paintings and drawings from some of Cape Ann's Famous Artists.
The Silent Auction will take place throughout the month of September in the Matz Gallery. The Live Vocal Auction will be held on October 5, 2011 at 7 pm. A Preview Party at 6 pm will precede the auction.


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Which cities should all gastronomers visit?
Beyond London, you mean? Our capital is, very seriously, right up there: the rate of new openings has been ceaseless for years now, and many trends start right here. Still, travel is essential for devoted gastronomes. In the same way that a pint of Guinness never tastes quite like it does in Dublin, sosome dishes and scenes must be sampled in their place of origin.
TOKYO: Sushi, skewered chicken and six-seat restaurants
Yes, Tokyo boasts more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, and yes, it has the planet's greatest sushi spots. What really compels, however, is the spectrum of culinary options. You can eat yakitori skewers from dive bars in railroad arches near Yurakucho one night, then try monjayaki –batter versions of omelettes – over in Tsukishima the next. In Shibuya I visited six-seat izakaya restaurants and at Tsuta I had the best ramen of my life.
BOLOGNA: Italy's gourmand hotspot will soon welcome a headline attraction
Not only is 'La Grassa' ('the fat one') home to some of Italy's classic dishes – most famously that meaty bolognese sauce – but it is surrounded by the region of Emilia Romagna, which is responsible for parmesan, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar. Florence is only half an hour by train, too. Opening in autumn 2017 five miles east of Bologna is FICO Eataly World: a 'Disneyland for foodies' due to house orchards, workshops galore and some 25 restaurants.
NEW YORK CITY: Cronuts, cheesecakes, oysters, pastrami
This is the one city that probably pips London in terms of gastronomic credentials. Yet the Big Apple's eating scene is about more than big-name chefs and trendsetting – most recently Dominique Ansel's cronut, now arrived over here. There are also the legendary oyster bars, no-frills diners like Cup & Saucer, that cheesecake culture (try the Two Little Red Hens bakery in the Upper East) and pastrami sandwich-serving delis.
BUENOS AIRES: The best beef in the world
AKA the home of the steak, at least in my eyes. Not only are cuts deliciously juicy, grass-fed and butter-soft in Buenos Aires' sizzling parrilladas (grill houses), but they're often bargain-priced. It's not uncommon to find a starter, top-notch steak and bottle of Mendoza wine for £30; in London, you'd pay triple that for any imitation on a par. Try Club Eros in the Palermo district to begin with. 'BA' is also one of the original supper club cities, with chefs' houses becoming closed-door restaurants for a night.
SAN SEBASTIAN: Tapas with a brilliant Basque twist
Donostia, as the locals call it, has earned column inches for having more Michelin stars per square metre than virtually anywhere else. And the fine-dining possibilities are wonderful – headlined by the very-experimental Mugaritz, a must for Heston fans – and not always as prohibitively-priced as you'd think. Yet the real reason to come is the supporting cast: a slew of superb, casual pintxos (Basque tapas) gastrobars. Look out for slow-cooked veal cheeks, octopus, young eel and fried green peppers
COPENHAGEN: New Nordic in a variety of guises
The famously impossible-to-visit Noma, which closes this year, is 'New Nordic' cuisine's headline act. But all around Denmark's capital are innovative venues staffed by ex-Noma alumni – from the stripped-back Relæ to much more informal Cafe lillebror. Look out too for the Torvehallerne food market, two gleaming glassy buildings bursting with produce and pop-ups. A word of warning, though: eating out in Copenhagen is anything but cheap. Expect to pay upwards of £20 for any half-decent main.


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As I am continuing to re-explore older images, I came across one picture of the blurry tree that was taken through our buses window as we were traveling to Bosque De Paz. I used my Nikon D 7000 and my Nikon 18-105 mm lens. Settings were 1/25th of the 2nd, F/8, ISO 400, 18 mm, and +1 2/3 EV.
As I looked at the picture, I decided to process it as an impressionistic painting. Starting in LightRoom, I made my basic adjustments and then exported the image to Photoshop. The first thing I did was to delete the wires since I thought they took away from the scene. I then duplicated the background layer and opened the impressionistic mode in Topaz Studio. After looking at the various choices, I chose one of Cézanne's settings to come up with my final picture.


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Wife wants it
My wife got into bed and and started rubbing my c***. She said she needed to tell me something. She knows a handjob is a good way to ask me something. I asked what it was. She said that her very good friend wants to have s** with her. (They have been friends longer than we have been married) He was over at the house while I was at work and he just up and asked why they never have had s**. She told him that she is married now but before that because he never made a move.
So my wife spilled a drink on her pants and said she needed to go change. He said he was gonna step out and smoke. She changed into a long tshirt. No panties and no bra. My wife is a bbw. Big t***, not saggy. Small waste from the back but a belly that almost covers her p****. Big ass. Hairy p**** and hairy armpits. Literally all my fetishes in the flesh. So she went to use the bathroom. She pulled her shirt up over her ass in preparation to sit down. Her belly, p**** as ass were all perfectly visible. When she opened it, Karl was in the bathroom peeing.
He looked at her and apparently liked what he saw. My wife looked at him and liked what she saw. She told me he has a thick, long c***. Probably 7 inches flaccid. So she said to me, "He hangs out after work when you aren't home. Next time he comes over I want to f*** him." I said, "Well, if it's that important and you want him that bad then I'm all for it. What is so enticing?" She said, "Well, mainly because he has a big d*** and you don't."
This talk was a week ago. She admit after she knew I was ok that she sucked his d*** right there in the bathroom. She f***** him the very next day and has f***** him 4 times in that week.
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16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Exactly. Jesus would have let his wife bang an old friend.
Basically she told you aren't satisfying her and you are allowing some other guy to fill that P****. Good call d******, maybe you can find another woman when your Wife leaves you.
She would leave him because he allowed her. She would leqve him if he didn't.
Tell her sure if you can watch and take pits, and she sucks you off as he f**** her.
You're wife sounds like a great dirty f****** w**** and I'm wanking my 7 inch c*** imaging it's me f****** her. Only difference is I would wait until you're home so you could hear us doing it. Then you could come suck my d*** clean so you know who the real man is.
A hairy bbw, s***, just had a w*** thinking about you dirty b**** wife


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For today's installment of the 365 Photo Challenge I thought I'd go back to the park and shoot my favorite tree seen here, but unfortunately I couldn't find it during today's brief walk. Bummer! Not to be deterred I will return when the temps are a little higher.
While I did not find the tree I did have a nice brisk walk and communed with nature just a bit, and that in and of itself is a milestone for me! I am not opposed to walking totally, but when the mercury hovers around 25 degrees you are more likely to find me next to a fire as opposed to traipsing through the snow.
It was actually somewhat invigorating so I may try to make this a weekly habit – just have to bundle up a little better than I did today!
Take a peek below! Enjoy! Also I love comments, so if you're so inclined let me know you stopped by!
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Earth Song 地球之歌
演唱:Michael Jackson
What about sunrise 曰出呢
What about rain 雨呢
What about all the things 还有你说过
That you said we were to gain... 我们会得到的一切呢...
What about killing fields 土地在减少呢
Is there a time 有没有结束的时候
what about the things 还有你说过
That you said was yours and mine... 属于你和我的一切呢..
Did you ever stop to notice 你是不是忘了
All the blood we've shed before 我们曾挥洒下的血汗
Did you ever stop to notice 你有没有看到
The crying Earth the weeping shores? 地球在流泪海岸在哭泣
Aah Aah 啊---
What have we done to the world 我们对世界做错了什么
Look what we've done 看看我们做错了什么吧
What about all the peace 还有你向独子许诺过的
That you pledge your on
ly son... 一切和平呢
What about flowering fields 鲜花遍布的田野呢
Is there a time 有没有结束的时候
What about all the dreams 还有你说过
That you said was yours and mine... 属于你和我的所有梦想呢
Did you ever stop to notice 你是不是忘了
All the children dead from war 战争中死去的那些孩子
Did you ever stop to notice 你有没有看到
The crying Earth the weeping shores? 地球在流泪海岸在哭泣
Aah Aah 啊--
I used to dream 我曾经梦想
I used to glance beyond the stars 我曾经遥望群星之上
Now I don't know where we are 如今不知我们身在何方Althouge I know we've drifted for 尽管我明白我们漂泊了太远
Aah Aah 啊---
Hey,what about yesterday (what about us) 嘿,昨天呢(我们呢)
What about the seas (what about us) 海洋呢
The heavens are falling down (what about us) 天堂跌落
I can't even breathe (what about us) 我不能呼吸
What about the bleeding Earth (what about us) 流血的地球呢
Can't we feel its wounds (what about us) 我们难道不能感受到它的伤痕
What about nature'worth (ooo,ooo) 宝贵的自然呢
It's our planet's womb (what about us) 那是我们地球的孕育地
What about animals (what about us) 动物呢
We've turned kingdoms to dust (what about us) 我们把他们的王国化为灰烬
What about elephants (what about us) 大象呢
Have we lost their trust (what about us) 我们是不是已失去它们的信任
What about crying whales (what about us) 鲸鱼呢
We're ravaging the seas (what about us) 我们污染了海洋
What about forest trails (ooo,ooo) 森林小径呢
Burnt despite our please (what about us) 给我们违心的烧毁了
What about the holy land (what about us) 神圣的土地呢
Tron apart by creed (what about us) 被四分五裂了
What about the common man (what about us) 普通人呢
Can't we set him free (what about us) 我们可以给予他自由吗
What about children dying (what about us) 奄奄一息的孩子呢
Can't you hear them cry (what about us) 你有没有听到他们的哭声
Where did we go wrong (ooo,ooo) 我们走错了何方
Someone tell me why (what about us) 有没有人告诉我原因
What about babies (what about us) 婴儿呢
What about the days (what about us) 岁月呢
What about all their joy (what about us) 他们所有的欢乐呢
What about the man (what about us) 人类呢
What about the crying man (what about us) 哭喊的人们呢
What about Abraham (what about us) 亚伯拉罕呢
What about death again (ooo,ooo) 再问一次,死亡呢
Do we give a damn 我们有没有注意
Aah Aah 啊---
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La Ley
Beto Cuevas, Pedro Frugone and Mauricio Clavería are not new names for Latin music fans: the story of the power-trio is defined in a way as the 'soundtrack' of the lives of millions of boys and girls, of those who grew up listening to their songsfull blast on the radio.
It is impossible to think of Latin America's rock n roll without devoting one of the greatest chapters to LA LEY. Since founded in Chile, in 1987, the band revolutionized the structured concepts of the southern country rock scene, and moved faster on their sound journey, creating a distinctive and melodious musical language, as well as strong aesthetics, which today it unmistakably seals within the group's performance.
In over two decades, 10 albums plus dozens of awards have been received –including a Grammy Award® (2000, Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album) and two Latin Grammy Awards®– (2002, Best Rock Album, and in 2004,Libertad, Best Rock Album / MTV Unplugged), as well as more than 4.000.000 (four million) units sold.
The following certifications have been received over the years for their successful sales history:
Doble Opuesto: 3x Platinum Chile
La Ley Oro: Platinum Chile
Invisible: 3x Platinum Chile, 2x Platinum Mexico
Vertigo: Platinum Chile, Platinum Mexico
Uno: Platinum Chile, Platinum Mexico, Gold/Platinum USA
Libertad: Gold Argentina, Gold Chile
MTV Unplugged: 3x Platinum Argentina, 3x Platinum Chile, 3x Platinum Mexico, Gold and Platinum USA, Platinum Centro America, Gold Ecuador, Gold Colombia, Gold Venezuela, Gold Uruguay
In 2005, the group announced that they would take a recess, and after the dissolution, each member launched independent projects. However, in late 2013, Beto Cuevas announced on his Twitter account the comeback of the band. A presentation in the 2014 Festival de Viña del Mar, brings the members back together again.
……And this is the beginning of a new era for La Ley. Currently the band is focused in preparing and extensive concert tour through México and the United States.


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The Jumper/ Sweatshirt is one of the wardrobe heros that doesn't get its full dues. I love wearing a, slightly scuffy, jumper with a pretty femine dress or skirt. Its how you wear it that makes you stand-out, and its the perfect outfit for the British Spring and sadly, sometimes, Summer.
For a truely unique look mix vintage, high street and if you can afford it designer. The D&G skirt costs over £7000!! Crazy.
Our vintage store Ada's Attic is now open on asos marketplace, check it out, https://marketplace.asos.com/search?q=adasattic


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This is a project I designed and made for University. The brief was a reading chair with any theme. Music is my passion but my taste in music collides! I love Irish Traditional Music but I also love Rock music.
I decided to mash the two genres together and came up with the design. The chair 'Rocks' and the legs are in the shape of the 'Irish Harp'. Hence 'Irish Rock'n Chair'
It is made from Mohogany and locally sourced Spalted Beech with steel bars sprayed gold as the harp's 'strings', also holding the suspended seat in place. Finished in clear varnish.
There is a Celtic carving there in the back rest also which is the symbol for 'everlasting' which refers back to the reading chair theme; a good book will have an everlasting effect on the reader.
Can you spot the secret compartment?*
My first post, go easy on me!
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#1 posted 05-02-2014 02:12 AM
Never seen anything like this, but is very interesting to look at and appears to be very comfy to sit in, great pice
-- Norman - I never never make a mistake, I just change the design.
#2 posted 05-02-2014 02:23 AM
That's a very original and interesting looking piece! I'm not sure the proportions are quite right but maybe that's just me. I also play (really played) ITM myself—wooden flute, of course!
And it wouldn't be much of a secret compartment if we could spot it! But my guess is under the spalted beech on the armrests.
#3 posted 05-02-2014 03:17 AM
Excellent work – and an impressive first post.
Agree on the armrests – that's my only guess at the secret compartment.
-- Shane - Dublin, OH
#4 posted 05-02-2014 09:31 AM
Cheers guys, great feedback. Yes I'm very happy with the results. I made it last year but only getting round to uploading it now. I assure you the proportions are correct, bad camera angle.
RE: Secret Compartment…... Keep guessing!
#5 posted 05-02-2014 10:20 AM
Very cool design.
Welcome to Lumberjocks
-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.
#6 posted 05-02-2014 12:19 PM
The secret compartment is in the backrest ^_^
-- Josh // "If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason." - Jack Handey
#7 posted 05-02-2014 07:11 PM
Very unique, nice work.
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#8 posted 05-02-2014 07:45 PM
that's quite the original piece…
Where's the cup holder for your green beer? :^p
-- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam
#9 posted 05-02-2014 10:09 PM
I like interesting and unique chairs and this is one of them. I think it is real cool. I like the shape of the sides/rockers and the addition of the spalted wood to the arm rest is a nice features that ties the rest of the chair to the back. Well done!
-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario
#10 posted 05-02-2014 10:17 PM
Go easy? Let me be brutally frank! That is a very original idea, and a great looking chair.
-- What's a vibrant young guy like me doing in a broken down old body like this?
#11 posted 05-02-2014 10:48 PM
I like the design. I like your choice of woods. I REALLY like the fact that you are promoting reading!
-- Leafherder
#12 posted 05-02-2014 11:10 PM
A beautiful design and very well made! Love the carving of the trinity knot. I would have guessed the back rest for the secret compartment given the depth of it. I love the wood choices. Welcome to LJ's and keeping posting your creations.
-- Anna, Richmond BC
#13 posted 05-03-2014 12:15 AM
Man that's an interesting looking chair! Looks very comfortable, too!
-- Dean -- "Don't give up the ship -- fight her 'till she sinks!" Capt James Lawrence USN
#14 posted 05-03-2014 01:26 AM
Impressive chair. Love the design and the fact that each part has a theme.
I think the secret compartment is under the seat. Looks like the wood piece on the front can pull/slide out. Maybe a good place to keep a book?
-- Dale
#15 posted 05-03-2014 05:29 AM
I like it. The mock up looks comfortable but the actual chair seat looks too small and too far forward. If it were as deep as the cushion I think it would be alright.
-- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/
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Inventory of the Labour Party (Great Britain). Broadcasting Section Sound Recordings, 1981-1982
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Title: Labour Party (Great Britain). Broadcasting Section Sound Recordings,
Date (inclusive): 1981-1982
Collection number: 91092
Creator: Labour Party (Great Britain). Broadcasting Section
Collection Size: 5 phonotape cassettes (0.1 linear feet)
Repository: Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Relates to Labour Party policy regarding the British economy, racial tensions, defense, local government, and ownership of the mass media.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Language: English.
Collection open for research.
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Great Britain--Politics and government--1979-
Great Britain.
Container List
tape 1
Labour's alternative economic strategy. Robin Cook and Adam Sharples. 1981
tape 2
Scarman and its aftermath: Discussion of the Scarman Report on the Brixton disorders. 1981
tape 3
Labour's defence policy. John Silkin. 1982 January
tape 4
Local authorities under attack. Chris Price and Barbara Turner. 1982 February
tape 5
The media: Diversity and control. Phillip Whitehead. 1982 April


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