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Sir Norman Bettison was accused of attempting to influence public perception following the publication of a damning report on the April 1989 tragedy, in which 96 Liverpool football fans died.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been investigating his relationship with the West Yorkshire Police Authority in the period after the release of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report, which laid bare police attempts to shift blame for the tragedy to the victims.
It found that he had sought to influence the authority whilst it was deciding whether or not to refer him to the IPCC.
The report said: "While it was evident Sir Norman made no attempt to prevent the referral happening, the IPCC investigation concluded that he attempted to manipulate the public perception of the referral process for his own self-interest."
Sir Norman Bettison, the former Chief Constable for West Yorkshire (Paul Grover)
Sir Norman, who was a chief inspector with South Yorkshire Police at the time of the disaster, attended the match at Sheffield Wednesday's ground as a spectator but was subsequently involved in the force investigation.
He resigned as chief constable of West Yorkshire last year, claiming that the controversy surrounding his actions had become a "distraction to policing in West Yorkshire".
In a statement issued through the police authority at the time, Sir Norman insisted that he had never blamed the fans for the tragedy.
And he dismissed a claim that he once bragged to a student in a pub about "concocting" the police version of events, describing the allegation as "both incredible and wrong".
The IPCC said in a statement today: "The IPCC concluded Sir Norman had a case to answer for discreditable conduct and abuse of authority, breaches which, if proven in a disciplinary hearing, would amount to gross misconduct as they would justify dismissal.
"However, as Sir Norman left the police service in October 2012 he cannot face a disciplinary hearing in which the evidence could be tested.
"Instead, the IPCC is publishing its findings for the public to judge."
IPCC deputy chair Deborah Glass said: "The Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath have become synonymous in the public consciousness with allegations of police attempts to cover up the truth, manipulate messages and deflect blame.
"Sir Norman is facing investigation in relation to allegations that he played a key part in this.
"We do not prejudge the findings of that investigation. However, given the effect that those allegations have had on the public perception of him and policing generally, his attempts to manipulate and manage the perception of the referral of complaints about him, for his own self-interest, is particularly concerning.
"It is also conduct that falls far short of what should be expected of any chief constable.
"It was the IPCC's view at the start of the investigation, as it was the view of his Police Authority, that Sir Norman's actions, if proven, fell so far short of what is expected of a chief constable that dismissal would be justified. The evidence uncovered during the investigation supports that view.
"While we cannot bring this case to misconduct proceedings, we can publish the evidence and our conclusions, so that the public can judge for themselves.
"This case should also serve as a salutary reminder to chief officers everywhere of how much public confidence in policing is damaged when the conduct of leaders is called into question."
Today, Kevin Robinson, the former chairman of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, told BBC Radio 5 that if Sir Norman had broken the law or done anything to corrupt the law he should be prosecuted accordingly.
He said: "There's no exemption for him, it doesn't matter what he is or who he is. We are all here to obey the law and he is no different."
He added: "If he has got nothing to hide, then he has got nothing to worry about."
He has always denied any involvement in a cover-up or any wrongdoing.


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The 11 Most Popular Baby Names Of All Time That Should Continue To Top The Charts
Some parents, like myself, gravitate toward popular baby names. Ones that have been around since the English name was put in place and stand the text of time. Others argue that unique names are the only way to go. I'm a member of both camps. My daughter Ever Elizabeth received both — Ever being an odd, unusual name given to both boys and girls, and Elizabeth being a timeless, popular moniker. Because there is just something about a classic name that you can't resist.
Every year, the Social Security Administration releases its list of the most popular girl and boy names from the previous year. If you look at the most popular American baby names since the list began in 1961, you find that certain names, even when they fall out of favor for years, rise back to the top of the list at some point. According to the SS data, the names Michael and Mary have been the most enduring of all American names. Take a look at some of the other classic names that parents return to year after year.
1. There's Something About Mary
Meaning "sea of bitterness or sorrow'', Mary is a beautiful and powerfully feminine name. The movie There's Something About Mary created a central character that was lovely, strong, pure and feisty. According to an article in The Atlantic, Mary was the most popular name since the beginning of record-keeping, through 1961, where it has since fallen 94 percent.
2. The Star Of The Name David
From David Bowie to David Beckham, David Foster Wallace to David Lynch, many men have taken on this popular moniker and made it their own. David means 'darling' or 'beloved', and is a strong, classy name that somehow still allows a multitude of personalities to shine through.
3. Margaret, Maisie, Margie, And More
Margaret, meaning 'pearl', is a very proper sounding name that has sprung a multitude of nicknames, possibly accounting for its popularity over the hundreds of years. I myself was named Margaret, but have been called Maggie since the day I was born. Other popular nicknames for Margaret are Daisy, Meg and Marnie.
4. William
William as a name was sprung from William The Conquerer, who invaded England. Composed of the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (protection, helmet), the name means "resolute protector." Will and Bill share the spot of most popular shortening of William, a-la Will Smith and Bill Clinton.
5. Elizabeth, Betsy, And Beth
A name born from the Bible, Elizabeth is derived from the Hebrew elīsheba' (God is my oath). Elizabeth has made a transformation in modern times from an entirely proper name to one that carries a bit of spark and sass (Elizabeth Taylor surely had something to do with that cultural shift.) Nicknames for Elizabeth range from the darling Betsy and Bess to the more common Liz.
6. James
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "he who supplants", the name James has been given to 5 million boys over the last century. But the moniker is no longer limited to males; Blake Lively named her baby girl James.
7. Patricia
Patricia is the feminine form of Patrick, which is from the Latin patrician meaning nobleman, an aristocrat. Patty — think Peppermint Patty — was once a common nickname in the United States Trisha, Trish, Pat, and Cici.
8. Michael
Derived from the Hebrew mīkhā'ē'l, Michael means 'who is like God'. A timeless name with the well known and used nickname Mikey and Mike, Michael has been in the top names for boys throughout the 2000s, due in part to celebrities like Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Michael J. Fox.
9. Jennifer
Jennifer, which rose to popularity in the 70s, has always been one of the most popular names in the English-speaking world. A derivative of Guinevere, Jennifer means 'fair spirit'. If Jennifer Garner is an accurate representation of the name, then we agree!
10. John
John is the number one enduring of the biblical names and remains one of the most popular names in the United States. The Biblical meaning of John is 'the grace of mercy of the Lord', while the Hebrew meaning is 'Jehovah has been gracious'. Johnny, a very popular nickname for John, is often associated with "bad boys" — think of Johnny Knoxville or the song "Johnny B. Goode."
11. Linda
The name Linda has a varied pedigree: it means 'beautiful' in Spanish but has a Germanic origin meaning soft, tender. It's also Old German for 'serpent' or 'lithe as a serpent'. In Afrikaans it means 'wait', and in Kiswahili it means to guard, protect or defend. Peaking in the United States in the 1940s, there are still plenty of Lindas out there and plenty of songs referencing this moniker, including "Lady Linda" by The Beach Boys and "The Lovely Linda" by Paul Mccartney.
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Saturday afternoon, I was at Harbourfront, seeing both programmes of films offered up by the Winnipeg Film Group, and the Video Pool, also from that city. The first installment was a collection of experimental shorts shot on both film and video. It was a grab bag of styles, from hand processed film to videos which deconstruct the image. (On a sidenote, for the video age, it seems the structuralist filmmaker is as interested in studying pixels as one would have explored film grain thirty years ago). Needless to say there was a Guy Maddin film (his breathtaking ODILON REDON), but there was also interesting work by
Theodore Turner, Deco Dawson, Colin Zipp and Mike Maryniuk, among others.
Between programs I chatted with John Porter a bit, and because the summer heat usually knocks me stupid I had to excuse myself to get a coffee. The closest thing naturally was down by the waterfront at the overpriced food stand, which -gack- "proudly serves Starbucks coffee". I asked the slightly confused counterperson if they had any "non-Starbucks coffee" (which I guess is a lot like doing into a Nike store and looking for Adidas), and I ended up walking away with a "French Vanilla" mocha something. Ah well... Why this sidenote you ask? a) it's part of the Lester Bangs "write about everything and put it in and make it fit" in me; and b), well it DOES fit. It seemed the afternoon was dogged by the corporate shadow. Here we are in a venue which is celebrating artists' independence, yet there's a Starbucks down the hall. I'm not close-minded about it-- I realize people have to get sponsorship somewhere, but the irony lover in me can't help but notice the juxtaposition.
This little sidenote is a precursor for a major change in the program, which I remember reading about in the Globe a few weeks back. The WFG was originally supposed to screen "Death By Popcorn" (if I am quoting the title properly), which was footage of hockey games made from broadcast masters that CTV had thrown in the dumpster. Well, they got on their high horse and forbade them from showing it, because they didn't get permission to use the material which they were throwing away anyway. I guess that's alot like someone yelling at one of those artists who make sculptors out of garbage because "hey, that's MY pop can." I guess no one on the CTV board heard of Man Ray, Craig Baldwin or anyone who takes discarded objects and reshapes them into a new piece of work. But then again, they've been showing recycled garbage for years.
ANYWAY, because of this, they instead programmed "Kubasa in a Glass" (which was also shown at the Images Festival). This is a compendium of Winnipeg local programming, from cheesy commercials like the Hills hawking really loud furniture, to dating services and Crimestoppers ads. It is anchored with footage by local celebs, namely Bea Broda, whom we see being interviewed by Russ Doern. Ms. Broda is-was an aspiring Hollywood actress, but who came back to her native Winnipeg to appear for a gig at the Holiday Inn. This is intercut with her early morning talk show (which I can assume was how she ended up supporting herself after staying in Winnipeg after all), with the opening theme of Pat Metheny's "James". One of her guests is some little girl named Chantal Kreviazuk!
Since the audience was full of "Peggers", they were in gales of laughter throughout the whole thing, largely due to recognition of their interior popped cultural references. To us, it would incite the same kind of knowing laughter if we were watching a compendium of footage with Irv Weinstein, Barry Lillis, Promo the Robot, and that guy from "Strikes Spares and Misses".And even though it was subtitled "Winnipeg's Strangest Commercials", they really weren't that strange, since we also had our share of cheesy local commercials during Late Great Movies (oh, remember when....?) But even so, this movie, told in "10 Acts" (long story) is also an ironic commentary on celebrity, and for that matter how "The Peg" represents itself. Cheery Winnipeg spirit songs underscore Crimestoppers commercials (all, interestingly featuring white males 16 years of age as culprits), and we occassionally see these local celebs lose their mind. We see outtakes for an RV infomercial were the host commonly flubs his lines and starts yelling the F word at everyone or no one. Laurie Mustard and Stan Kolnicek (sic?), both brandishing the famous "Winnipeg moustache", have a weird showdown. Mayor Bill Norrie's address is recut so that his monologue sounds ridiculous (think of what people online are doing with Dubya's speeches)
Then there's the strange case of Uncle Bob, a morning kiddie show host-- a cantankerous old curmudgeon in a cowboy hat (for an Ontario-based comparision, think CKCO's Big Al on the set of Rocketship 7), who we learn was so terrible to his crew that they would commonly sabotage things that wouldn't work on air to make him look like an idiot on air. (Thanks to the omnipresent subtitles, we learn that he was eventually fired for being drunk on air). Among the final segments, we see Uncle Bob trying to find a button on a doll (was this the day he got fired?), and fittingly, we end on another piece of Russ Doern (unsuccesful NDP candidate, and a seemingly dry host who could blend into the wallpaper) interviewing hopeful starlet Bea Broda... then learn that shortly after this interview, Doern shot himself!
As I was coming home, I was humming the Carpenters' "Yesterday Once More", because it is featured in one sequence- both ironically commenting on the retro footage, and how we perceive ourselves. Now, I'm going to show my retro roots here-- I actually like The Carpenters, and whenever their breezy harmonies are used on film, it is always with good effect. They perfectly capture the melancholy onscreen: I am also thinking of "Rainy Days and Mondays" in Michael Landon's final film, US; and of course the liberal use of Carpenters songs in Todd Haynes' SUPERSTAR. Then I came home, turned on channel 24 to see what the temperature was outside (and then would commonly "add 10" for the temp in my apartment), and there was an ad for BT... "here's what you missed on the last Breakfast Television".... I guess it was retro day, because Kevin Whatsisname was lip-syncing "Shannon", and Jennifer Peck had a Shaun Cassidy poster. Then I had THAT damn song in my head all day.


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Blogging is more than a fun pastime – it can turn into a career. Sure, you might adore writing, but wouldn't it be better if it made you money?
If you want to monetize your site, you need to make sure that you have something to offer. When it comes to advertisers, you need to offer them a stable readership and lots of clicks.
If you can do that, you can make a real wage from your site. Are you ready to learn how? Let's take a look at some great ideas.
Make sure your site is functional
If your site is not functional, you have a problem. You need to give your visitors the best possible experience.
If you want people to view your page again and again, you need to make sure that it is easy to use. If there are any glitches or problems, they will stick out like a sore thumb.
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What makes your blog different? If you can't answer that question, something has gone wrong.
There are hundreds of sites out there, and so you need to make sure that yours stands out from the crowd. That means that you should develop your style so that it is 100% unique.
You could have a distinct tone of writing or themed posts. When people see your pieces, they should automatically recognise them as your work.
Look for advertisers
You have probably heard of Google Ads, but there are plenty of advertisers out there. After all, every company is looking for new ways to advertise their brand.
If you can offer people a massive reach, they will pay for adverts on your site. You ought to start looking around to see what you can find. You never know, you might just strike on something brilliant.
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If you don't have a readership, you will not make money. It is as simple as that. You need to make sure that you boost your readership every day. You could ask people to guest post on your site.
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You may also want to try to reach out to people online. There are loads of ways in which you can use social media to your advantage.
Consider sponsored posts
If you want a quick way to make money, sponsored posts might be your answer. Sometimes, companies will pay you to write about their services or products.
You might review something on your site, for example. Often these businesses will pay you to write and publish posts on their behalf.
You will need to reach out to various PR companies to make this idea viable.
These ideas should help you make your blog profitable.
Start now and watch the money roll into your bank!


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A lot of these recipes so far have been quiche. I like quiche, and I have a lot of eggs. This week we received some spinach in our CSA box. We have been hit hard by the economy so we are also on WIC. I went into the WIC office to discover that in order to keep the program afloat, my son no longer will be receiving cheese or condensed milk. I find this to be really low that politicians are willing to take cheese from babies, but this isn't a political blog. I did vent on Facebook and someone asked me what the heck you do with condensed milk. (As an aside, I am going to provide links to things that may not be widely available. I do get a kickback if you order from these links.) So, eggs plus spinach plus condensed milk equals….
Better quiche Florentine Style
- 5 slices bacon
- 8 oz fresh spinach (or a few handfuls)
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (10 oz) condensed milk
- 6 oz milk
- 1 C cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 C Shelburne Farms Aged Vermont Cheddar (8 ounce) by igourmet
, shredded
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 tsp Huy Fong – Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce 17 Oz.
- 1 tsp Penzey's Mural of Flavor
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pie crust of your choice
Fry the bacon until crispy, drain, and set aside. Meanwhile in a saucepan steam washed spinach until it wilts. Drain and set aside.
In bowl beat eggs. Then add condensed milk and regular milk. (This ends up being 16 oz so if your can of condensed milk is larger or smaller just make up the difference with regular milk.) Whisk in the cheese, onions, sriracha sauce, mural of flavor and salt. When well mixed add in bacon and spinach.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes.
These are all inexpensive ingredients I can find locally. This quiche is also very light and fluffy with a good texture in my opinion, but I cook for myself. My kids hate food and my husband likes anything made out of food. Your tastes may differ.
Those of you who are familiar with "cock sauce" (called after the rooster on the label) or Sriracha may wonder if that makes this a spicy hot quiche, but it doesn't. The condensed milk and cheese balance out the flavor really well in my opinion at this dosage of hot sauce. My husband says he couldn't taste it in the quiche. I thought it was just right. If you haven't tasted it, click on the bottle below and order some. There is a kind of underground cooking culture that adores this sauce. I live near a lot of Vietnamese restaurants and can't wait to put it on my food there. I take it for granted here in this part of the city. Try it and good luck!


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(If you enlarge the photo, you'll be able to see what it says in the yellow triangle near the door)
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art, flowers, origami, paper rose, photography, rose, street life, street photography, Union Square
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Union Square
New York, New York
But, as in the Anita Bryant song, they're only artificial. Each rose is made from just two pieces of paper: one color for the flower and petals, and a green one for the leaves and stems. Worth looking at these as enlarged as you can get it.
Email at firstname.lastname@example.com (Leo)
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On my way home yesterday, my attention was caught by a gentleman sitting in the middle of Union Square at a makeshift table. He was contemplating his manual typewriter, or at least the piece of pastel-colored card stock that was rolled into his typewriter's batten. The sign hanging from his table said POET FOR HIRE, so I asked him if he could write a poem for me. I told him I didn't have a lot of cash on me, but I could pay him $5, all the cash I had on me. After a brief conversation he agreed to write a poem for the $5, although it was evidently below the going poetry rate. He asked me a couple of questions about myself, and then asked what I would like the poem to be about. I looked down at his typewriter and suddenly at a loss, I asked for a poem about typewriters. He nodded, murmured, "Very good," and then said I could also have the poem be about another subject as well. I felt like I needed to reach deeper, so I told him about what had been on my mind for the last few weeks: death. "Uh-huh. Typewriters and Death," he nodded, unfazed. Rolling a new sheet of stiff pink-colored card stock into the typewriter, he told me to come back in ten minutes.
I was feeling guilty that I had had so little cash available, so I went to a nearby food stand in the park and bought an apple, brownie, and croissant for the poet. I wandered back into the area after ten minutes, and he called me over, telling me the poem was ready. I gave him my $5, and the snacks, which he seemed to like. The poet, Benjamin Aleshire, introduced himself, saying that he was originally from Vermont and now based in New Orleans, but he had spent the last five years going around the world making his living by selling his poems for hire. He was stopping off in New York City for a few weeks now before knocking around Europe. He pulled the poem out of the typewriter and handed it to me. I was a little shy about reading the poem in front of him, as if it were a birthday present one didn't want to open in front of guests, but I felt I kind of owed him a reading there. It turned out to be a very good poem. I blushed at reading it, thanked him, and took my leave.
You can read the poem here:
Inked & spooled
on a silk ribbon,
a feral creature
lies waiting
among the hammers
& keys
while you search
for a hidden codex
some secret combination
of hieroglyphics
that will let it out,
that will set you free
from your own fear
of your life story
being written
in disappearing ink.
-– for Jack
Union Sq, NYC
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Janus, Lionel Smit, Morphous, photography, sculpture, statue, Union Square
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Union Square
New York City, New York
Read more about this sculpture here.
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Watch Evil Things Full Movie published High Quality. 3 years ago Evil Things Action Adventure Comedy Crime Sci-Fi Thriller Synopsis Of Evil Things It's Miriam's 21st Birthday. As a birthday gift, Miriam's aunt Gail has decided to lend Miriam her beautiful country house for an entire weekend. Aunt Gail's country house is amazing. It's a four bedroom house surrounded by breathtaking mountains and miles and miles of woods. Miriam invites her young college friends Cassy, Mark, Tanya and Leo to join her at the country house for what looks to be the most amazing weekend ever. Of course they all jump at the chance to spend a free weekend in the country, in the middle of nowhere. Miriam's friends are totally in the mood for a big time party weekend. They're also anxious to escape the dark and gloomy concrete jungle known as Manhattan. Miriam, Cassy and Tanya bring the food. Mark brings the beer and Leo, the aspiring filmmaker, brings his new video camera. Leo hopes to produce a short movie by documenting every amazing moment of this weekend getaway...
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The benefits of Sitdance are numerous. Some will be evident during a first session, some over time after regular sessions. First and foremost Sitdance is a social and fun activity with many physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual benefits.
dance sitting down
Sitdance is dance sitting down. It is designed for those who do not have the confidence or ability to stand, or have a fear of falling. When participants feel secure in their chair they can participate without fear of falling.
Independent Research found that Sitdance is as effective as standing exercise.
memory support
The music becomes a memory support for the actions.
Physical movements are not just stored in the brain, but also in the muscle or cellular memory, enabling people with dementia to participate.
The elderly remember dancing to their hearts content when they were young. Engaging in a dance activity brings back memories.
physical activity for those that do not enjoy 'exercise'
Sitdance is also designed for those that do not enjoy 'exercise'. When movements are meaningful and done to stimulating music, participants are more likely to engage in a physical activity.
Sitdance helps with maintaining fitness, muscle toning, coordination, orientation, and memory just like exercise. However dance is more than exercise.
nurtures the soul
Sitdance has added benefits of improving self-esteem, encouraging social interaction, self-expression, and allows for emotional release. Dance can change moods and lift spirits. It soothes and nurtures participants' souls.
builds community
Sitdance is a group activity, no partners are required. Research has shown that he heart rates of people who sing and dance together, align. This creates a sense of connectedness, belonging, and thus builds a sense of community.
Have a ball !!!


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Lease the Bottom of Coos Bay for a Private Pipeline? No Way!
The Department of State Lands extended the deadline for some permits (see below), but not for this part! The Jordan Cove Energy Project is proposing to lease the bottom of Coos Bay for a massive fossil fuel pipeline that would feed the proposed export terminal that hopes to ship fracked gas from the United States and Canada overseas. The bottom of Coos Bay - in this case Haynes Inlet - is an area that is managed by the Department of State Lands and owned by all Oregonians.
Jordan Cove is one of the largest projects proposed in Oregon's history, and would dredge, drill and fill through 400 different waterways. This highly unusual and controversial proposal would lease an easement on public land for the benefit of a private Canadian company, at the expense of oysters, fishing, recreation and other values that Oregonians rely on.
Take Action: Please let the Department of State Lands that there are better uses for Coos Bay than exporting gas!
State Lands: Hold Hearings in All Counties
The Department of State Lands (mostly) heard us! Yesterday the Department granted another 30 days for public comment and will be holding a hearing in Coos Bay. Your voices were overwhelming in asking for more time that is seriously needed to evaluate the incredible volume of materials describing how a 36" gas pipeline would cross hundreds of waterways and hundreds of acres of wetlands between Klamath County and Coos Bay. Nice work!
But wait, what about the other 3 counties that would see serious impacts from Jordan Cove and Pacific Connector? After all, the Department of Environmental Quality and even the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission held public meetings in not just Coos, but also Douglas, Jackson and Klamath Counties for their respective parts of the process. People in Douglas, Jackson and Klamath deserve the same opportunity to give testimony to State Lands as those in Coos County.
Take Action: Please call or write the Department of State Lands and thank them very much for extending the comment period for the removal and fill permits for Jordan Cove and Pacific Connector, yet firmly demand that they hold hearings in other regions that would be impacted like Douglas, Jackson and Klamath County.
Please contact Lorna Stafford at the Director's Office.
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Sthiti: Dandaasana
- Sit in any meditative posture.
- Keep your spine and neck erect perfectly vertical to the ground.
- Close the eyes and collapse the shoulders.
- Relax the whole body completely.
- Practice rapid breathing with active and foreful exhalation and passive inhalation.
- During each exhalation, blast out the air by vigorous flapping movementsof the abdomen in quick succession.
- Inhale passively by relaxaing the abdominal muscles at the end of each exhalation.
- Repeat the exhalation as quickly as possible at the rate of 60 strokes per minute.
- At the end of one minute, stop the practice.
- Now observe an automatic suspension of breath. In fact, there will be no urge for breathing for a few seconds.
- Simultaneously the mind may experience a deep state of silence. Enjoy this state of deep rest and freshness.
- Wait until the breathing comes back to normal.
- Throughout the entire practice the spine must be kept erect without any movement of the trunk, neck or the face.
- It is important to learn to allow the inhalation to happen automatically by relaxing the abdominal muscles at the end of each quick exhalation.
- Kapaalabhati can be practiced through alternate nostrils by alternatively closing the right and left nostirls in Nasika Mudra.
- In the beginning it may not be possible to practice continuously at the rate of 60 strokes per minute. Therefore, one can start at the rate of 10 to 20 strokes per minute and repeat it 2 to 3 rounds with normal breathing intervals of a few seconds. With regular daily practice you can increase the speed for 60-120 strokes per minute.
- Persons with high BP heart problems, vertigo, epilepsy, hernia, slip disc and spondylysis should avoid this practice. Women during menses and later months of pregnancy should alos avoid this practice.
- Physical
Brain cells are invigorated. It brings brightness to the face with regular practice. It balances and strengthens the nervous system. It removes the drowsiness from the body.
- Therapeutic
It provides a nice massage to all the abdominal organs. People with digestive probelms are highly bebefited. It cleanses the lungs and also the entire respiratory tract. it is good for asthmatics and for other respiratory disorders.
- Spiritual
It removes the distractions of the mind and prepares it for meditation. The practitioner achieves a state of Kevala Kumbhaka, i.e., automatic cessation of breath.
Practice of Kapaalabhaati is to be avoided in case of moderate and severe High Blood Pressure. Ischemic Heart Disease, Vertigo, Epilepsy, Hernia, Gastric Ulcer, Slip Disc and Spondylosis, Women during menses and advanced stages of pregnancy should avoid it.


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|34mm ExpressCard
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|External Ports
|1 - PC Card (Type II, Cardbus) Slot
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|Supports 32-bit, Type I/II CardBus cards only
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|1.4 oz [41 g]
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Unicorn Magic Security Blanket & Rattle Set
We have run out of stock for this item.
- Cute and cuddly security blanket
- A cute matching soft rattle is perfect for tiny hands
- Super soft, cuddly and comforting
- Adorable gift item for new babies
Babies love their Bubba Blue security blankets and comfort toys.
We recommend purchasing a spare security blanket for ease of washing, and emergencies in case one gets lost!
Blanket 30x30cm, rattle 15cm
outer: polyester/cotton
fill: polyester
lining: cotton/elastane
Care Instructions
Security Blanket: wash separately before first use.
Do not soak. Do not bleach.Do not tumble dry. Line dry.
Do not dry clean (X)
Rattle: surface spot clean Air dry.
Time for Bed?
Babies love their Bubba Blue security blankets at bed time. DO NOT ALLOW SECURITY BLANKET TO COVER BABY'S FACE OR RESTRICT AIR FLOW. If using in the cot or bed, ensure your baby's face & head are ALWAYS UNCOVERED and REMOVE from the cot/bed once the baby is asleep or unattended.


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Stylish star Allu Starring in the movie Naa Peru Surya Directed by Vakantham Vamsi . The makers of Naa Peru Surya unveiled the dialogue impact from the movie. The teaser has an intense look and powerful dialogue against the discrimination on North India and South India.
The teaser starts with a scene in a pub where Allu Arjun is seen fighting. He says "South India, North India, East, West anni India lu levu ra, Okkate India" with so much intense making audience go awe with this patriotic dialogue. Anu Emanuel doing the female lead. Sarath kumar will be seen as and antagonist. Rama Lakshmi Creations is bankrolling the film. The movie is releasing on May 4th worldwide.


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Prince Harry Races Usain Bolt in Jamaica
"He's cool, very down to earth," says the athlete of meeting (and running with) the prince
Prince Harry may be royal of many talents, but sprinting does not appear to be one of them.
On his visit to Jamaica Tuesday, the prince, 27, got to meet Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt, and the two "raced" at the University of West Indies stadium in Kingston, the BBC reports.
After a false start, Harry – who also planned to meet Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday – raced down the track while Bolt jogged behind him.
"He cheated. I said we would have a rematch in London 2012 and Harry said, 'I'm busy,' " joked Bolt. "He's cool, very down to earth. When you meet dignitaries you think it will be difficult, but he just wanted to laugh – it was an honor and a pleasure to meet him."
But, added Bolt, "I'm still the fastest man in the world – so he has a long way to go."
Harry's visit was one of the events planned for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration, marking her 60-year reign. He previously visited Belize and the Bahamas.


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God's Peace and blessings to you all! Here are my sermons for this Sunday for the lessons of Proper 6, the third Sunday after Pentecost. You can find the lectionary readings for track 1 HERE, in which we hear about David being anointed as the future king and Jesus providing the parable of the mustard seed.
8:30 Service
10:15 Service
God's Peace and blessings to you all! Here is my sermon from the Vigil of Pentecost service we had a few weeks prior. In this sermon I talk about why we have vigils, and why we have confirmations. To put it succinctly, as I said in my sermon, "For those what would ask why we have confirmations when we already have baptism, I would point out that it's the same reason we have Pentecost when we've already had Easter." This is why we're a sacramental Church!


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HONG KONG (SE): Guests, parents, graduates and teachers filled the campus Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School, Pokfulam, on the occasion of the school's thirteenth graduation ceremony on May 26.
The event began with the national anthem, followed by a thanksgiving prayer and a warm welcoming speech by school supervisor, Dominic Cheng Chun-fat.
Guest of honour, Elizabeth Loh Ka-yee PhD, assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong (Faculty of Education), was invited to give a speech, and present prizes and certificates to graduates.
A graduating student, Alexis Jennifer Miranda Lagarde, was presented with the Certificate of Excellence in Academic Performance and Conduct.
Professor Loh regaled the students with stories about some of her most extraordinary summer job experiences from her younger days, saying that she still found the experiences valuable and useful today. She also encouraged them to always prepare for the best as well as for the worst.
Guests were entertained by a rendition of The Swan on the flute with percussion.
The event concluded with the singing of the school song and guests were invited to enjoy some light refreshments.


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Mission Youth
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30
Catalyst is the name of our youth ministry here at the Mission Church. Why Catalyst? Because a Catalyst is something that causes change. That is what Catalyst is meant to be a safe community of students and leaders experiencing the change that comes with a relationship with Jesus.
We meet Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30. Please contact our Youth Pastor Nathan Huber for more info.


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Latest Updates
Our sweet girl has had a rough couple of weeks but is finally getting some much-needed relief. Maybelline's front leg was diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Avulsion. The most common cause of brachial plexus avulsion is vehicular trauma which Maybelline had. This type of trauma results in significant pulling on the forelimb, resulting in overstretching of the armpit/shoulder area. In Maybelline's case, all of the nerves connected to her spinal cord that control the movement of the leg were no longer connected. The excessive swelling she experienced was from the damage that was done when the leg was pulled away from the shoulder area.
Maybelline's leg was suddenly an appendage and not a functioning leg. Imagine having a leg hanging down in front of you that is longer than your body that you cannot control. It hangs there, and you have to get around it to walk, but you cannot get it out of the way. We had no choice but to remove Maybelline's leg to give her back her life.
We got a lot of messages from people that were bothered that we were going to remove this poor girl's leg. The fact is, Maybelline no longer had a front left functioning leg and never would. We had to focus on doing everything possible to get this special pup walking again. We did the surgical repair with two plates on her rear left leg to give her back some stability. It took her a couple of days to recover from these procedures, but she finally started to use the rear leg.
We went in on Thursday and removed her damaged front leg. Maybelline spent the weekend in ICU recovering from her amputation. I am happy to report that she is up and now walking around. She no longer has a ball and chain for a leg holding her back. With the damaged front leg out of the way, she can balance and walk on three legs. As you can see from the pictures, she is happy and rolling around on the grass in delight.
The fact she can walk is a Miracle. When she arrived, there was a good chance she was never going to be able to walk without a custom cart because of the massive injuries on her left side. We got all of the Specialists together and came up with a concrete plan that would give her back her Life. We went down the list and did every procedure they recommended. It worked, and our beautiful young pup can now move on to Healing and Loving Life.
Maybelline will be coming to our Rehab Facility this week to start her Physical Therapy and be showered with more love than she could ever imagine. She had three major surgeries to get her walking that were each very expensive. One surgical procedure is bad enough for any Rescue, but three for one dog is a Deal Breaker. We didn't give up or give in to the mounting bills. We stayed the Course, and the Results proved we did the right thing for this young pup.
With all the pain and Suffering Maybelline has endured, she has never once done anything but shower everyone with tons of kisses. She is one of the sweetest pups that loves everyone she meets. She is going to make a fabulous member of the Family for anyone that is looking for a new pup to shower with Love. Please, drop us a note if you think she would be right for your Family. In the meantime, her bills have to be paid so we can move on to saving the next Abused and Abandoned pup that is scheduled to be euthanized.
Thanks for caring and giving Maybelline her Life back. Your generosity is seen every day in the faces of the pups we Rescue.


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This 3-day course will demonstrate the fundamental concepts of machine learning by working on a dataset of moderate size, using open source software tools.
Course Goals
This course is designed to help engineers collaborate with data scientists and create code that tackles increasingly complex machine learning problems. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-Apply common classification methods for supervised learning when given a data set
-Apply algorithms for unsupervised learning problems
-Select/reduce features for both supervised and unsupervised learning problems -Optimize code for common machine learning tasks by correcting inefficiencies by using advanced data structures
-Choose basic tools and criteria to perform predictive analysis
Intended Audience
The intended audience of this Machine Learning course is the engineer with strong programming skills as well as a certain level of exposure to linear algebra and probability. Students should understand the basic issue of prediction as well as Python.
Class Schedule
Day 1: Linear Algebra/Probability Fundamentals and Supervised Learning
The goal of day one is to give engineers the linear algebra/probability foundation they need to tackle problems during the rest of the course and introduce tools for supervised learning problems.
-Quick Introduction to Machine Learning
-Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics,
-Regression Methods
-Linear and Quadratic Discriminant Analysis
-Support Vector Machines and Kernels
-Lab: Working on classification problems on a data set
Day 2: Unsupervised learning, Feature Selection and Reduction
The goal of day two is to help students understand the mindset and tools of data scientists.
-Classification Continued
-K nearest neighbors, Random Forests, Naive Bayes Classifier
-Boosting Methods
-Information Theoretic Approaches
-Feature Selection and Model Selection/Creation
-Unsupervised Learning
-Principal Component Analysis/Kernel PCA
-Independent Component Analysis
- Lab: Choosing Features and applying unsupervised learning methods to a data set
Day 3: Performance Optimization of Machine Learning Algorithms
The goal of day three is to help students understand how developers contribute to complex machine learning projects.
-Unsupervised Learning Continued
-DB-SCAN and K-D Trees
-Anomaly Detection
-Locality-Sensitive Hashing
-Recommendation Systems and Matrix Factorization Methods
-Lab: Longer lab working on back-end Machine Learning optimization programming problems in Python
The total cost for the 3-day course is $1,850
(Special discount is available for NYC Data Engineering members)
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Investment in the ideas of a few to impact the lives of many
Over time, we found that changing and improving the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities across Georgia cannot be done by a single organization. Solutions are built from the ground up, the individual up, and that process takes time and the efforts of many. Finding solutions can also be difficult when there are limited resources or project experience. We created the Small Grants Program (SGP) to help. SGP provides the financial support necessary to turn innovative ideas across Georgia into reality.
Since its inception in 2015, more than 20 different projects have been supported by MAC Georgia through our Small Grants Programming. Seeking to empower individuals with disabilities and their families, we accept applications on a year-round basis. Priority is given to initiatives targeting Georgia's rural areas. For more details on our various calls for proposals, please contact MAC's Small Grants Program Manager, Temuka Gigauri.
Call for Proposals:
Empowering Persons with Disabilities and their Families.
Award Details
MAC offers small grants up to 2,000 US Dollars in the GEL equivalent. Proposals may extend up to 12 months and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please note that notification of a funding decision is approximately 3 months.
The following will be considered favorably:
- Inclusion of matching funds in an application;
- Emphasis on program activities;
- Supporting/administrative costs not exceeding 20% of total costs.
Each application is judged on its own merits. If your application does not include any of the above considerations, it may still be approved for funding.
The purpose of this grant is to further connect and empower persons with disabilities and/or their families. Projects should align with the Call for Proposals. Examples include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Creation or further development of support groups;
- Generation of employment/livelihood opportunities;
- Provision of information about available services/resources;
- Implementation of activities/services for (or including) persons with a disability.
This grant may not be used to fund any of the following activities:
- Carrying out of propaganda;
- Influencing any legislation or the outcome of any public election;
- Implementing, directly or indirectly, any sort of voter registration drive.
Please review the FAQs for more information.
Equipping Schools and Centers
Award Details
MAC offers grants up to 1,000 GEL for resources and/or equipment and refurbishment/adaptation to schools and disability daycare centers throughout Georgia. Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposal to Temuka Gigauri, MAC's Small Grants Program Manager (see link below). Grant awards may not be used for administrative costs.
Applications are received on a rolling basis.
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Evgenia Tarasova
Social media and fashion consumption in Russia, 2002-2012
College: London College of Fashion
Supervisors: Dr Djurdja Bartlett, Anthony Kent
Consumption and social change in the post-Soviet middle class.
Russian models and designers are spotted on podiums in famous fashion capitals such as Paris, London, Milan and New York City. Luxurious boutiques of 'over-priced' iconic fashion brands are opening one after another at an incredibly fast pace, and consumption of expensive clothing is booming. Being 'in style' is a must now. Where does all this come from in Russia - the country being kept behind the 'iron curtain' for most of the 20th century?
Aims and objectives
Unpacking fashion consumption in such a diversified and complex society as Russia is very much an emotional activity. This presentation is focusing on the historical aspects of the project: providing details on what meaning is attached to fashion objects after the fall of the Soviet republic, describing the role of middle class in the post-Soviet society, discussing hierarchies of access to fashion items and drawing on connotations of 'chic' and 'super' – two adjectives that are used extensively when it comes to post-Soviet Russian consumers.
Finally, by examining the way consumers exercise and evaluate their choice and what meaning new commodities have in this rapidly changing society, the presentation aims to provide a clear overview on how the modest post-Soviet consumer has turned into a new Russian one, spending a fortune on fashion items.


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This was the first post I made and it's also the most popular one. Stay tuned for the update.
Setting up a Hyper-V and System Center lab of your own is expensive but there are some solutions. My initial approach was to use VMware Workstation 8. Why because I possess a license 🙂 (You get one for free when you pass the VCP exam.) but the juice needed for firing up all VMs made me reconsider. It works if you just labbing with a few VMs but if you fire up two hyper-V VMs which holds a lot of Hyper-V VMs it get painful.
First you need a pretty descent server, I got my hands on a HP DL 380 G5 with 2 Quad Core Processors which I packed with RAM (managed to get 32 GB) and all the discs I could get my hands on.
Then I installed VMware vSphere 5, yes I know what some of you are thinking. But I have used nesting of hypervisors before (with running VMs inside) when I studied for the VCP exams. Servers and SAN is to expensive for me to get my hands on just for studying purposes. And I really wish I could do that in Hyper-V also. that is #1 on my wish list.
When I studied for the MCITP Virtualization Administrator http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-virtualization.aspx I cursed the fact that I wasn't able to get it working properly and I was stuck with just some used PC:s (and headache). Anyhow just around the release of vSphere 5 i found my salvation 🙂
I found a blog post describing just what I needed at virtuallyGetto http://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2011/07/how-to-enable-support-for-nested-64bit.html and http://www.vcritical.com/2011/07/vmware-vsphere-can-virtualize-itself/
When vSphere is installed the configurations mentioned in both blogs will help you out
Regarding the storage: I use NetApp Data ONTAP Simulator https://communities.netapp.com/docs/DOC-1034
Hans Vredevoort has made an excellent article describing how install and to connect SCVMM 2012 to the installation: Installation of Data ONTAP Simulator in a Hyper-V guest (CentOS) and using an SMI-S provider to connect to SCVMM 2012
Project Frankenvisor at NetApp Community gives us some nice functions also
Thats it and thats that 🙂


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Viola Bow for sale
I have a beautiful, excellent condition Gerhard Penzel viola bow, with gold trimming, ivory eye, mother of pearl tip, and toutoise shell frog, octagonal pernambuco bow. Purchased at Givens violin shop, Minneapolis in 1990. Excellent for teachers, advanced students and professionals. Asking $4,500. For more info. Contact [javascript protected email address].
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Winter cold got you down? Fear not. Warmer days lie ahead and Summer of 2018 is shaping up to be one of our busiest in years! And no Sammich Summer would be complete without multiple trips to the area's premier outdoor venue – Mackinaw Valley Winery!
We're psyched for another awesome schedule of shows at this sprawling "backyard" concert venue – where the wine flows, picnics impress and thousands flock to party under the stars. Mark your calendars and get ready for 3 huge nights of fun:
- Saturday, June 16
- Saturday, July 21
- Saturday, September 1
All shows are 7-11pm. Bring food, blankets and chairs – even the kids!


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Todd Spitzer, a former state assemblyman and county supervisor who was hired as a senior deputy district attorney two years ago after exploring a run against incumbent Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, has been fired, according to multiple sources.
Spitzer was escorted out of his office by a DA investigator late Friday afternoon, according to sources close to the district attorney's office and county government. Also Friday, the county's human resources department was contacted and advised of the termination.
Niether Spitzer nor Rackauckas Spokeswoman Susan Kang Schroeder immediately returned calls seeking comment.
Speculation is running rampant over why Rackauckas fired Spitzer.
Indeed, it's a far cry from June when Rackauckas all but anointed Spitzer as his successor after winning what he said is his last term as district attorney.
"I brought Todd Spitzer into the office with the hope and the expectation that he would develop the skills and the experience necessary to be an excellent district attorney," Rackauckas said an email statement to the Orange County Register following the primary win.
"I look forward to supporting him when that should occur."
While Spitzer also offered kind public words toward Rackauckas at that time, many observers wondered aloud whether the DA would actually support a Spitzer candidacy. Many local Republican insiders are terrified of the prospects of Spitzer having subpoena power.
Rackauckas has a reputation among Republicans and Democrats for not prosecuting politicians. He and others in the DA's office bristle at such commentary, saying they don't have lots of high-profile political prosecutions because the courts have ruled that district attorneys have limited power to investigate other elected officials.
In 2006, when he was a state assemblyman preparing to run for DA, Spitzer seemed to offer a potential break with that tradition, arguing that he would provide a more active presence on the political scene.
While in the Assembly, Spitzer had a reputation for taking up controversial positions and being talkative with the press. He was also a high-profile county supervisor from 1996 to 2002.
He aborted his 2006 bid to unseat Rackauckas after county Republican leaders pressured him to back off. But he would have presented a formidable challenge in 2014, mainly due to a $1 million carry-over balance in his campaign war chest from his Assembly campaigns.
Since coming into the DA's office, Spitzer had kept a low profile and was credited by many county officials as helpful to Rackauckas in navigating the 2010 budget negotiations, which were fraught with cuts.
However, despite Rackauckas' public support of Spitzer immediately following the election, there were signs months earlier that the sands had shifted. A key indicator came on April 2, after the filing deadline for candidates in the June primary, and Spitzer's last chance to really challenge Rackauckas, had passed.
That day Rackauckas appointed his spokeswoman, Kang Schroeder, as his chief of staff without changing her job duties. Kang Schroeder is married to Republican heavyweight campaign activist Mike Schroeder, who was instrumental in the elections of both Rackauckas and former Sheriff Mike Carona.
Many insiders actually warned Spitzer after the Schroeder appointment that the writing was on the wall — that the peace accord he had brokered was coming to an end.
Apparently, it officially died on Friday.
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The rec.puzzles Hall of Fame is a compilation of over 500 of the most popular puzzles that have been posted and discussed in the rec.puzzles newsgroup. In most cases a detailed solution has been provided. Many of these puzzles also appear in Braingle's own collection.
decision : truel.p
A, B, and C are to fight a three-cornered pistol duel. All know that A's chance of hitting his target is 0.3, C's is 0.5, and B never misses. They are to fire at their choice of target in succession in the order A, B, C, cyclically (but a hit man loses further turns and is no longer shot at) until only one man is left. What should A's strategy be?