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Paul Williams, a writer and critic who founded the alternative pop music magazine Crawdaddy, one of the first outlets for serious writing about rock music, and whose critical support helped rescue the science fiction author Philip K. Dick from obscurity, died on Wednesday in a nursing residence near his home in Encinitas, Calif. He was 64.
The cause was complications of early onset dementia, which had been triggered by a traumatic brain injury suffered in a bicycle accident in 1995, his wife, the singer Cindy Lee Berryhill, said.
Mr. Williams was a 17-year-old freshman at Swarthmore College when he started his magazine, in 1966. The first issue, mimeographed and stapled together, promised readers a level of critical insight into the emerging rock scene that it said was missing in fan magazines and trade publications. "Crawdaddy will feature neither pin-ups nor news-briefs; the specialty of this magazine is intelligent writing," Mr. Williams wrote.
Mr. Williams is considered by many to be rock journalism's founding father. He printed the first issue of Crawdaddy (the name, taken from the London nightclub where the Rolling Stones first played, was originally rendered with an exclamation point, at least some of the time) 18 months before Jann Wenner founded Rolling Stone and two years before the debut of Creem, another major competitor. (Smaller rock publications had been started before then, but not distributed nationally.)
Turning a stapled dorm publication into a national journal required cleverness and some luck, friends said. Besides handing out copies on the Swarthmore campus, west of Philadelphia, Mr. Williams mailed them to the performers reviewed in its pages, a tactic that drew phone calls of appreciation from some of them, including Bob Dylan. Mr. Williams parlayed the calls into extended published interviews with Mr. Dylan, Paul Simon and others, which drew notice from record companies interested in ads.
Mr. Williams left college at the end of his freshman year, moving the magazine first to Boston and then to a small office on Canal Street in Lower Manhattan, where it became a platform for many first-generation rock writers, including Jon Landau, Sandy Pearlman and Richard Meltzer, author of "The Aesthetics of Rock," a 1970 collection of essays, many of which first appeared in Crawdaddy.
Published on a shoestring, with a combined circulation from subscriptions and single-copy record store sales of about 20,000, Crawdaddy was quickly overtaken by the slicker and more professionally managed Rolling Stone, which achieved a circulation of around 250,000 within three years. But Mr. Williams's innovative idea — to publish smart writing about the increasingly sophisticated '60s rock scene — was by all accounts seminal.
Peter Knobler, who became editor of Crawdaddy in the '70s, described the journalism Mr. Williams developed as a combination of music criticism and close-up reportage about the gathering societal storm that came to be known as the counterculture.
"The music was part of all that, and the writing reflected it," Mr. Knobler said in an interview on Friday. "It was generational, political, all about this new thing, the youth culture. That was Paul's vision."
Robert Christgau, the veteran rock critic formerly with The Village Voice, said rock 'n' roll writing was indebted to Mr. Williams and his magazine "for its very existence."
Until Crawdaddy, Mr. Christgau said, the sort of dense, almost literary analysis it ran about groups like Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape and the Doors was simply "not a possibility."
In 1968, Mr. Williams turned over control of the magazine to others and left for California to become a full-time freelance writer. Crawdaddy folded in 1979.
Mr. Williams wrote scores of articles for Rolling Stone and other rock journals as well as two dozen books, including three about Bob Dylan. In 1993 he became editor of a revived version of Crawdaddy, which lasted until 2003, when his illness began taking its toll.
One of Mr. Williams's best-known articles as a freelancer was one he wrote for Rolling Stone in 1975 extolling the virtues of Philip K. Dick. Mr. Dick's work was respected in science fiction circles but was relatively unknown to the general public.
The article helped inspire wider interest in Mr. Dick and eventually sparked a vast new popularity for his work — much of that popularity occurring after Mr. Dick's death, in 1982. Many of the books became best sellers, and 11 of his novels and stories have become Hollywood films, including "Blade Runner" (1982), "Total Recall" (1990), "Minority Report" (2002) and "The Adjustment Bureau" (2010).
After Mr. Dick's death, Mr. Williams was appointed the executor of his literary estate. His 1986 book, "Only Apparently Real: The World of Philip K. Dick," was among the first biographies of the writer.
Paul Williams was born in Boston on May 19, 1948, to Robert and Janet Rothman Williams. His parents had both worked on the Manhattan Project — his father as a physicist, his mother as an administrator.
His passion for folk and rock music in the early 1960s led him to turn down a full scholarship to attend Stanford University and choose Swarthmore instead, because he feared the distraction of the Northern California music scene, Ms. Berryhill said. (The strategy failed, she added.)
In addition to his wife, Mr. Williams's survivors include their son, Alexander Berryhill-Williams; two sons from a previous marriage, Taiyo and Kenta; his father; and two brothers, David and Eric.
Leaving Crawdaddy two years after creating it was not a hard call for Mr. Williams, said his wife, who described his proto-hippie life during the next few years as "Zelig-like." He lived on a commune, smoked his first joint with the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, became the manager of Timothy Leary's short-lived 1969 campaign for governor of California, dropped in on John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "bed-in" in Montreal long enough to sing on their recording of "Give Peace a Chance."
Did he make it to Woodstock? she was asked. "He hitched a ride to Woodstock in a limo with the Grateful Dead," she said.


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Top 7 Tips To Treat And Prevent Sciatica
It is pain in the butt quite literally. It can also be a pain in the hip, the thigh, the lower leg, or even the foot. In fact, the condition known as
can send pain shooting anywhere in your lower body. What is causing all the commotion is the sciatic nerve, which is not one but a group of nerves bound together in a single sheath. The sciatica nerve runs from your lower back down each leg all the way to the foot. When it is injured, inflamed, or irritated, it can produce pain at any point or every point along its route. The most common cause of
is a herniated disk. Disks separate the vertebrae in your spine. The result is excruciating pain. On rare occasions,
can result from other health problems. Some are serious, such as diabetes, blood clots, and tumors. But others are minor. You can even get sciatic pain from sitting too long in an awkward position. So have your pain checked out before you proceed with self-care. Here are some tips that you can consider to adopt to relieve your pain.
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1. Adjust Your Seat Most people position the car seat too far back when they drive. You put a lot of strain on your back when you have to stretch to reach your pedals. You should be able to press the gas pedal just by flexing your ankle. Your hips should be at about 90-degree angle, and your back should be in neutral, not bent, not perfectly straight, but comfortable.
The exception to the rule of considering surgery as a last resort is in the rare case of severe neurological compromise known as "cauda equina syndrome", which may be indicated by a loss of bowel and/or bladder control, sudden severe weakness in one or both legs, and/or "saddle anaesthesia" (a loss of sensation in the lower buttocks and inner thighs). Except in the rare instance of cauda equina syndrome though, it is generally better to avoid surgery if possible.
6. Write Your Own Prescription Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen remain the treatment of choice for
. They can reduce any nerve inflammation caused by the pressure of a herniated disk. These medications won't cure your pain, but they will make it more tolerable.
I highly suggest trying it out and talking with Mike Dixon RMT. He has had over 20 years of clinical experience and he has been teaching spinal orthopaedics for over a decade. He has also written two books on spinal manipulation.
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For more information on spinal stenosis treatments and alternatives to back pain surgery see DRX9000 spinal stenosis treatment at http://www.drx9000-spinal-decompression.com, a popular site with free information on DRX9000 spinal decompression and other back pain treatments.
Due to the risks involved, many doctors will resort to surgical treatments only after non-surgical treatments have been tried first. This article is not meant to replace the sound advice of a personal physician. Patients should discuss with their doctor all their treatment options before taking any medical course of action.
Decompressive laminectomy. This is used for treating lumbar spinal stenosis and involves removing the top of the vertebra to create more space for the nerves.
There are a variety of tests used to diagnose this condition. The first step is to go through a history of symptoms and activities with the client. Muscle and neurological tests are then done. An Xray, CT Scan or MRI might be needed depending on the initial findings.
How to Treat
Pseudo Sciatica is easily treated?????? by massage therapy. Usually in one treatment you will notice a dramatic improvement in your symptoms. Some home care exercises are prescribed and if you follow them you should have no more symptoms.
In most people, the sciatic nerve runs under the Piriformis (bum) muscle, which moves your thigh side to side. From there, the sciatic nerve descends through the buttocks and the back of the thighs. Behind your knee, smaller nerves branch out from the sciatic nerve and travel down to your feet.
2. Don't Get Crossed You tend to cross the same leg all the time. That means you are always sitting on the same buttock, which puts a lot of pressure on the sciatic nerve on that side. Ideally, you should not cross your legs at all. But if you must, at least try to switch sides from time to time.
What is
? Sciatica is a medical term used to explain symptoms that develop when the Sciatic nerve is compromised. Pseudo
, which is the most common, occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the Piriformis (bum) muscle. True sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerve roots is compressed when it exits the spinal column.
3. Go For Yoga Practicing certain yoga exercises can help ease sciatic pain. It is recommended to try out this exercise. Lie on your back with your claves resting on the seat of a chair. Your hips and knees should be bent at about 90-degrees angles. Cross your arms over your chest and place your hands on your shoulders, not on your neck. Inhale, then begin a long, slow exhalation. During the exhalation, tilt your pelvis so that your lower back moves to the floor as you flatten your abdomen. Raise your shoulders 6 to 10 inches off the ground. Lower your right shoulder to touch the floor. Repeat, this time lowering and raising your left shoulder instead. Do this five to six times per side.
The second mistake sciatica sufferers often make is returning to normal activities too quickly once symptoms improve. The vast majority of true sciatica cases are due to bulging or herniation of one or more discs in the lumbar spine, and the inflammation that typically is associated with such disc problems. In many cases, slight improvements in inflammation can result in dramatic symptom improvement. Many
victims mistakenly believe they are back to normal as soon as they feel better, but the reality is that the bulging/herniated disc is far from fully healed, and too much exertion too soon can easily trigger a recurrence of symptoms - sometimes even more severe than they were to begin with. Even professional physical therapists sometimes make the mistake of pushing a patient to do too much too soon, with the result being a return or increase in
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The first mistake is rushing into a surgery. Although the vast majority of surgeons are not anxious to perform surgery on sciatica cases, there are a few who do recommend surgical treatment right from the start, and without even attempting any other type of treatment.
resolves in approximately 80% of cases without surgery. Even when surgery is successful initially, the development of scar tissue and abnormal mechanical stresses on the spine adjacent to the surgery often lead to future problems. Given that low back spine surgery overall has about a 50% long-term success rate and people treated surgically often wind up worse than they were prior to surgery, it should be reserved as a treatment of last resort.
The third mistake people, including doctors, often make regarding sciatica is to view it as a condition that can be "cured". Because most people continue to engage in the activities that caused the underlying disc problems to develop that produced sciatica in the first place, the vast majority of
sufferers will experience repeated episodes, usually becoming more severe and more frequent over time. This is due to the fact that the disc issues that initially produce the sciatica tend to grow worse over time if they are not managed appropriately. Once again, it is not safe to assume that a resolution of symptoms means that the problem has gone away. In fact, what happens in many cases is that the spine and discs gradually degenerate over time, making the person more and more susceptible to
episodes. Eventually, the degeneration can become so severe that there really is no effective treatment, and many people are left with chronic, debilitating pain.
5. Flex Your Pelvis Pelvic tilts allow you to gently move the lumbar region of your spine, increasing circulation in the area. It is recommended to follow these instructions. Lie on your back with your feet on the floor and your knees bent. Tilt your pelvis so that your back flattens against the ground, then lift it up. Hold for 5 seconds and relax. Continue tilting and lifting and relaxing five to six times every hour when sciatica flares up.
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Who Can Get Spinal Stenosis? Although some people are born with spinal stenosis, the condition is usually seen in people over the age of 50 who already have some disc degeneration. Often, spinal stenosis results from the wearing down on the spine from normal activities. As we get older, our spinal ligaments can calcify, bone spurs may form, and we can get herniated or ruptured discs. All these conditions can lead to a narrowing of the spinal canal which can compress and pinch the spinal nerves.
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Having only 2% of his vision left due to a progressive retinal degenerative condition, Mark felt a profession based on touch and not sight would allow him to provide the best service to society. It was an important decision in Mark's life that has been justified many times over since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995. Having weakness in one sense allows the brain to provide more power to other senses, for example, touch and intention. This is a great advantage that allows Mark to function at a heightened state of awareness when treating the body. Combining this with his knowledge in human movement patterns makes for a unique and powerful massage therapy experience. For the past 7 years, Mark has also worked on a political level with our Provincial, National and International massage therapy organizations.
Mark is joined by his seeing-eye dog Victor. Victor is a 3 year old Labrador/Retriever. Clients love to see the 90 pound bundle of love and joy when they come into the clinic.
4. Take A Seat The Right Way When you do have to sit, make sure that your posture does not make your
worse. Your knees and hips should be bent at about 90-degree angles. Your weight should be on the ischium tuberosity - the sitting bones - and not on the tailbone.
Laminotomy. This is a partial removal of the lamina which can be done to widen the spinal canal and relieve compression on the nerve roots. Foraminotomy. Removal of bone, scar tissue, or other obstructions that are compressing the nerve root exiting the spinal canal.
Because of pain and a lack of understanding of their condition, sciatica sufferers may make some costly long-term mistakes when it comes to handling their problem.
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a medical condition where the spinal canal becomes narrow. This narrowing can put additional pressure and compression on the spinal cord and can cause a pinching of the nerve roots. If the narrowing is in the lower part of spinal cord it is referred to as lumbar spinal stenosis and if the narrowing is in the upper part of the spinal cord then it is referred to as cervical spinal stenosis. While stenosis can also occur in the thoracic or upper back region, the lumbar and cervical areas are the most common.
Anatomy of Sciatica The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. Five sets of paired nerve roots combine to create it, and it\'s about the diameter of your middle finger. The sciatic nerve starts in your low back, which is called your lumbar spine. The nerve roots are at the L4 and L5 vertebrae (the \'L\' means lumbar, and the numbers indicate the level of the vertebra where it is in your back). The sciatic nerve also travels through your pelvic region (sacrum).
Treating Spinal Stenosis In general doctors tend to take a conservative approach when initially treating spinal stenosis. Drug therapy such as pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling are usually prescribed first, along with bed rest and reduced physical activity. Steroid injections can also be use to help reduce swelling although the pain relief is normally temporary. Traction and spinal decompression may be prescribed, along with physical therapy which can be used to help increase flexibility as well as build endurance.
Spinal Stenosis Symptoms Symptoms of spinal stenosis can include back pain radiating to the legs, numbness or pain in the buttocks that worsen when walking or exercising, leg weakness, decreased physical endurance, loss of balance, and leg and neck pain.
is caused from a variety of conditions: disk bulging or herniation, Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD), spinal stenosis and pregnancy. How to test for
Symptoms of
Regardless of the type of Sciatica you have the symptoms are the same. These symptoms include but are not limited to pain in the low back, buttocks and down the back of the leg. Numbness and tingling are also common symptoms and they follow the same pathway. Weakness can develop anywhere along this pathway because there is an interruption in the sciatic nerve transmission.
7. Give Your Legs A Lift Try to keep pressure off the lumbar region of your spine, from which most
pain radiates. It is recommended lying on your back with your lower legs resting on a chair or a low table such as a coffee table. Your knees and hips should be bent at about 90-degree angles. Do this as needed for relief.
Fortunately, in most cases,
can be managed effectively simply through an awareness of potentially damaging activities and positions and through simple exercises one can do at home. Long-term pain and disability are avoidable, if one makes the necessary effort to perform the necessary exercise regimen on a regular schedule and to avoid movements, activities, and postions that can be damaging to the discs of the spine, such as incorrect bending and lifting, and poor posture (especially sitting posture). Long-term problems can be avoided by putting forth just a small amount of effort to manage
on an ongoing basis over time.
How is Sciatica caused? Pseudo
is caused by a tightening of the Piriformis muscle on the Sciatic nerve. The nerve passes under the Piriformis muscle and in some cases it passes right through the muscle tissue. Exercise, pregnancy, weight gain and posture can create a tight Piriformis muscle.
If the pain is acute, then surgery may be needed in order to widen the spinal canal and to correct the conditions that are contributing to the nerve compression. Some of the surgical procedures used to treat spinal stenosis are:
responds extremely will to spinal decompression treatments. This is performed on a special table. The treatment schedule depends on your specific symptoms and cause. What needs to be done with disk bulges/herniations is that the disk material needs to be absorbed back into the disk and this requires taking the pressure off the disk. This is why spinal decompression is so effective. It is essentially traction targeted to your specific condition.
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Dr. George Best has been treating people with
and piriformis syndrome since 1992. To receive a free ebook on
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of East China 4-4-1988 by Ord. No. 166 (Ch. 4-04 of the 1980 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The removal and disturbance of topsoil, subsoil, sand, gravel and other materials affect permanent changes in the topographical and geological characteristics of land. The public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Charter Township of East China requires the regulation of the removal and disturbance of land. It is deemed necessary that standards be established wherein procedures permitting said operations are established, the administration of such standards are provided for, and penalties are provided.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
- Any activity that removes the vegetative ground cover.
- Any digging, scooping or other methods of removing earth materials.
- Any depositing or stockpiling of earth materials.
- Any excavating or filling of earth materials or any combination thereof, including the land in its excavated or filled condition.
- The movement of land, including but not limited to clearing, grading, excavating, transporting, and filling of land, except that the term shall not include such minor land-disturbing activities as:
- A. Home gardens and individual home landscaping, repairs and maintenance work;
- B. Individual service connections and construction or installation of public utility lines;
- C. Septic tank lines or drainage fields unless included in an overall plan for land-disturbing activity relating to construction of the building to be served;
- D. Preparation for single-family residences separately built, unless in conjunction with multiple construction in subdivision developments;
- E. Disturbed land areas for commercial or noncommercial uses less than 5,000 square feet in size;
- F. Installation of fence and sign posts or telephone and electric poles and other kinds of posts and poles;
- G. Moving, grading or leveling of earth or rock materials by a property owner solely upon his property and not removed to other noncontiguous property when no more than 20 cubic yards are involved;
- H. Emergency work to protect life, limb or property.
- A permit issued by the Township for clearing, filling, excavating, grading or transporting, or any combination thereof.
- Any individual, partnership, corporation, state or instrumentality of a state or the legal representative thereof.
- Any moving of earth materials from one place to another other than such movement incidental to grading, when such movement results in destroying the vegetative cover either by tracking or the buildup of earth materials to the extent that erosion will result.
Requirement established. Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall engage in any land-disturbing activity until he has acquired a land-disturbing permit from the Township. The fee for a land-disturbing permit shall be established by resolution of the Township Board.[1]
Right-of-entry for compliance inspection. The Township shall periodically inspect the land-disturbing activities to insure compliance and to determine that the measures required in that plan are effective in controlling erosion. The right of entry to conduct such inspection shall be expressly reserved in the permit.
Failure to comply with plan.
Notice to comply. If the Township determines that the permit holder has failed to comply with the plan, the Township shall immediately serve upon the permit holder, by registered or certified mail, a notice to comply. Such notice shall set forth specifically the measures needed to comply and shall specify the time within which such measures shall be completed.
Revocation of permit. If the permit holder fails to comply within the time specified, he may be subject to the revocation of his permit; furthermore, he shall be deemed to be in violation of this chapter and, upon conviction, shall be subject to the penalties provided by this chapter (and Chapter 1, Article I, General Penalty, of the Township Code).
Submission and approval of plan.
A land-disturbing activity requirement. No person shall engage in land-disturbing activity until he has submitted to the Township a plan for such land-disturbing activity and until that plan has been reviewed and approved.
Responsibility of owners of land. Whenever a land-disturbing activity is proposed to be conducted by a contractor performing construction work pursuant to a construction contract, the preparation, submission and approval of the required plan shall be the responsibility of the owners of the land.
Farming or forestry excluded. Any person who owns, occupies or operates private agriculture or forest lands shall not be deemed to be in violation of this chapter for land-disturbing activities which result from the normal functioning of these lands.
[Added 12-18-1995 by Ord. No. 238]
Performance standards complied with. With a permit, or without a permit, if one is not required, any alterations, modifications, including minor land-disturbing activities, or changes in geographical or geological structures, which shall include all soil excavation and for removal and filling of land, or the creation or alteration of waterways, canals, etc., for either immediate use, or for filling or removal to other places, the performance standards shall be complied with as follows:
Natural drainage. Natural drainage shall not be blocked, or diverted, or altered in such a manner as to cause the natural water flow to back up into adjacent property, or to flow in a different course or rate of flow upon leaving the property upon which the blocking, diversion, or alteration occurs, unless an application is made and a permit is issued by the Township pursuant to plans which provide for a drainage flow which will not be detrimental to surrounding properties.
Drainage retention area. No area designated for, and/or used as a drainage retention area shall be altered, filled in, abandoned, or used for other purposes, unless it is done pursuant to a permit issued under this chapter.
Grading. The premises shall at all times be graded so that surface water drainage is not interfered with.


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By now you've likely seen commercials for the new Apple Pay token–it's being hyped by banks like Bank of America and Chase. We've had a lot of customers asking how to accept this new form of payment so we put together a quick FAQ for you. Let us know if we can help set you up on Apple Pay today!
How does Apple Pay work?
The Apple iPhone stores a token for each of the cards in its wallet. This token is read by a Near Field Communication (NFC) capable reader and is passed through the POS systems for payment. The token itself is translated into an actual credit card within the processing network for the purposes of both authorization and payment.
Can I accept Apple Pay through my MICROS system?
Yes. NFC standard protocol has been around for over a decade and is supported in many MICROS products.
What hardware do I need in order to accept Apply Pay and other contactless payments?
Most recent hardware for contactless payments is the ViVOpay 4800. It is an easy and affordable way for customers to have the ability to accept contactless payment. Ideal for concession stands where lines can get lengthy, as well as stadiums and arenas, the ViVOpay 4800 reduces transaction time and keeps contactless payment media in the hands of the consumer. For customers with a contactless payment card, it is a simple "tap and go" to make a payment. The VIVOpay 4800 connects to your current MICROS terminals via serial port and is compatible with MICROS RES 3700 v5.1 and higher, Simphony v1.6 and higher and 9700 v3.0 SP6 and higher. Each device retails for $300, plus installation.
So does this mean I can use Apple Pay today?
Yes, we have customers that are using this successfully in their operations today. Most of the "heavy lifting" to support Apple Pay is associated with the downstream processors being able to map the Apple Pay tokens for authorization and payment. Be sure to connect with your merchant services provider and have them collaborate with your Copperstate rep before implementing Apple Pay.
Does using Apple Pay cost me any additional fees, provide greater rate discounts and/or change the way settlement and money acquisition occurs?
Today we are unaware of any changes to fees, discount rates or batch settlement when using Apple Pay. Apple Pay transactions remain traditional card payments however are subject to merchant contracts. How the payment is initiated through the consumer's device is the only operational change that needs to be accounted for with-in the restaurant today.


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Fall always brings a sense of settling in to routines and rhythms at ERUUF. While the Board's work will cycle as well, we also have some longer-term strategic goals. To begin with, we will be re-examining ERUUF's Ends statements, which were written more than ten years ago at the beginning of our policy governance period. The Ends statements reflect who we aspire to be as a congregation, and guide both strategic and program planning.
Much has changed in the past ten years, with new leadership, an almost entirely new staff, and growth in many directions. Do these Ends statements still reflect our best hopes? What might we need to add, and what may no longer be relevant? How successful are we in aiming for each of these Ends?
The Board Communications Committee will be providing ample opportunities for input, but I would like to strongly encourage feedback through our email address () over the next several weeks. The Board would like to hear from as many people as possible so that the revised Ends reflect who we truly aim to be.
Kristi Chilton, Board Chair
ERUUF's Ends Statements
The people of ERUUF are engaged in a deeply meaningful, transformative liberal religious experience.
- They find hope, beauty and inspiration in their worship.
- They develop and deepen their individual spiritual practices.
- They embrace and affirm Unitarian Universalist identity, heritage and values.
The people of ERUUF create and sustain a community of care, mutual respect, inclusiveness and love.
- Their talents and gifts are recognized, nurtured and called upon.
- They are generous with their time, energy and resources, in a prevailing spirit of abundance.
- They create a climate of radical hospitality which ensures that all present are welcomed and diversity is honored.
- They provide care and a safe haven for one another in times of need.
- People of all ages are cherished and have a religious home, history and future.
- They experience ample opportunities for laughter, fellowship and fun.
The people of ERUUF reach beyond their congregation, individually and collectively, as they live out Unitarian Universalist values.
- They are engaged in the betterment of the community and the world through their own work and opportunities the congregation provides.
- They are leaders in environmental sustainability and are responsible stewards of the Earth and its resources.
- ERUUF is a valued partner in bringing justice and compassion to the Durham-Chapel Hill community.


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We have just added two more members to our swap group. Please help me welcome
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Welcome ladies! I hope you will make new friends and enjoy the swap.
Note from a Newbie!
Greetings from a wet and cold Galway, in the west of Ireland. I am cheering myself up today by going through my stash looking for lovely teals/ greens for a block for Charlene, my swap partner this month. A bit nervous, as this is my first swap, but hey ho, let's go! I hope she likes the block I'm thinking of making.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Card Trick Block Received from Nancy!!
Dear Nancy,
Thank you so much for the gorgeous Card Trick block that I received from you for the January Swap! It is breathtaking!
Your Bears Paw block will go out in tomorrow's mail! Thank you for such a wonderful swap,
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Jan block from Kathy
Here's the block Kathy sent me for Jan. I've had it for about 2 weeks now just too many things to do and not enough time to post. Thanks Kathy! I love it!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Sneak Peek for Samantha from Barbara
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Block from Sunny
My First Trade Has Arrived!!
As a newbie to the group...I must say ..WOW!!!! I love my new block from Shannon. She did a wonderful job!! I also love that she sent me a post card from her state. That was a nice treat. Thank you Shannon, you did an AWESOME job!!
And here is my block that I sent her! I love Kaffe Fassett fabric!! (yummy)
I can't wait for the next block to come in!!!
Hugs to everyone!!!!
A beauty from Cara...
I received this gorgeous block from Cara...
The neat thing about this block is that it is hand sewn!!!! Thank you so much for all the work on my block...it's going in a quilt for my hubby and he LOVES it!!!
The neat thing about this block is that it is hand sewn!!!! Thank you so much for all the work on my block...it's going in a quilt for my hubby and he LOVES it!!!
A Sneak Peak for Cara ...
This January block is for Cara in AK...I hope it is something she will like...
She asked for a postage stamp design...here's a sneak peak!
Pinwheel for Lori...
For Miss Lori in WI...she asked for a Pinwheel block with bright colors...Hope this fits the bill....
I also put a little something extra in your envelope...
If you can't tell, I am READY for SPRING!
I also put a little something extra in your envelope...
If you can't tell, I am READY for SPRING!
Blocks for Penny
I haven't posted in a while - so I am playing catch up!
These blocks were for Penny in NC...
These blocks were for Penny in NC...
I love the illusion of the garden window....such a fun set of blocks to make!
Friday, January 27, 2012
January Block from Brenda D.
Brenda, I love my block. Thank you very much. Yours was mailed on the 24th so hoping you have yours and the little bit of Mardi Gras too.
January Swap with Jody
A big thank you to Jody for her lovely wonky house block, complete with flamingo in the yard and blue sky:
Here is the wonky star that I made for her:
Here is the wonky star that I made for her:
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Friendship Quilt
My First Finish for 2012 ........ Yay!!!!!
I finally got around to piecing together some of the blocks I have received in 2010 and 2011.
Ready to snuggle under when it gets a bit colder ;-)
I love the fact that all these different blocks have come from different parts of the world and look so great together. I am really looking forward to snuggling under this one this coming winter ;-)
You can see more pics on my blog post HERE
So to my swap partners, thank you so much for the lovely blocks you have made.
Beautiful Wonky Star
I just received this beautiful wonky star block made for me by Karen P. I just love the colors and the fabrics she used. Thank you so very much, Karen!
Linda G
Block For Susan From Janet
Susan L asked that I post this for her:
Thank you for the beautiful block, Janet. It will work perfectly with my other blocks.
January Sneek Peek for Sandi
I'm late! I sent my partner email about my difficulties though so hopefully it's all good. Here's a sneek peek for Sandi.
It'll be in the mail tomorrow!
Samantha in WA
It'll be in the mail tomorrow!
Samantha in WA
Block for Natasha
|blue and white block sneak peak
Sue S
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sneak Peak for Mary C. from SusanMcA
Emails Have Been Sent
Hi everyone!
I have sent out emails with February swap partner information. If you do not have an email from me in your inbox, please remember to check your spam folder. If you still don't have one, please let me know and I will send it again.
For Leona
Monday, January 23, 2012
Block from Sara
I received my block from Sara and I really like it. It goes well with all the other blocks I have so far
I thought I'd show off all the blocks I have so far.
As usual I'm a little on the slow side and haven't completed my January block yet but it's a coming
We Keep Growing!
We have just added three new members to our group! Please help me welcome:
Margaret S from North Carolina
Michelle J from Colorado
Christa from Michigan
(no blogs for any of them)
All three of these ladies will start swapping in February. Speaking of February, I will be sending out swap partner information on the 25th so it's time to get your January blocks in the mail. If you are going to be late, PLEASE contact your swap partner and let them know.
Linda G
January blog received
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Linda's Jan Peek
This pretty block will be wending its way to Linda tomorrow! I'm going to have to make one for me, too.
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Long-awaited peek for Jodi
Poor Jodi - This is a peek of her December block from me. Thank you for not sending a hit squad out after me! December/early Jan was an especially rough time for us.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
2 New Members!
Please help me welcome two new members to our group. Our first new member is Raelene and she is joining us from Australia. Check out her blog, Raelene's Ramblings. Our second new member is Agnes and she is swapping from Ireland. Hop on over to Aggie's Scrap Bag and check out her blog. Both of these new members will begin swapping in February.
Welcome, ladies!!! I hope you will enjoy the group.
Linda G
Sneak peek for Susan
Here's a sneak peek for Susan in MD:
I'm putting the block in the mail from Ohio today. Happy quilting!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Block from Susan in MD to Kathy in Ohio
Here's the cute block I received this week from Susan in MD. LOVE the yellow and orange!!!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Blocks for December & January
Annie, my swap partner for January has let me know the block I made for her has arrived safely.
Annie asked for "Anything but I really like stars, bear paw and churn dash ..... in Blue ..... with bright whites as contrast".
I am glad you like your block, Annie.
I have also received a beautiful block from Colleen for December, along with some beautiful extras ;-)
I need to take a photo when the light is a bit better, and will post a pic soon ;-)
EDITED: Pics posted HERE
Attn: Vickie
I finished your block today, and it's all ready to go in the mail tomorrow. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a 'sneak peek' photo! I have a picture of the full block, but I'm not sharing until you receive the real thing in the mail. Hope you like it!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Block from Vickie!
Jan and Dec blocks
Here are the 2 blocks I made for my Dec and Jan partners. The top photo is for Kathy S. {Jan} she only requested orange and yellow be somewhere in her block. I decided on a pinwheel with lots of both colors. The bottom photo was for Jorie {Dec} she asked for something wonky with
red, oranges, yellows. So, I made here a wonky star. Hopefully, both ladies like their blocks!
Warm jewel tones, red, orange, dark yellow
red, oranges, yellows. So, I made here a wonky star. Hopefully, both ladies like their blocks!
Warm jewel tones, red, orange, dark yellow
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Jan Sneek Peek For Lynette C.
Another Newbie
We are adding another new member to our group! Please welcome Rachelle C. Rachelle resides in Michigan (no blog at this time).
Linda G
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January Block Completed.
Here's my December block from Susan M.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
December Block Finished, January Block Received
I finally finished Linda B.'s block. Yeah. Hope you like it. This is actually a sneak peak from my first try that I was not satisfied with. Block two turned out much better. It went in the mail Friday.
I received my January block from Mary. I love the colors and it is a very interesting block.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Peek for Margaret in Louisiana
Making Things Right
I'm hanging my head in shame!!!! I overlooked welcoming another new member to the group. In fact, she joined in December and is swapping this month. It's time for me to make things right......
Please help me welcome Sandie from Sandie from Arizona
Take a minute to visit Sandie's blog, Sandra Kaye.
Linda G
block for Annie from Cathy
I made up one of my Swap blocks for January for Annie
here is a tease photo ;-)
Annie, your block has been posted - usually takes 6-10 days.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Jan block from Andra
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Model Maria Jordan
Maria Jordan( real name Mariia Luhovyk) Someetimes created in social media,networks such as Insta @maridejordan24 ,@maria_de_rosso originally from Ukraine as now well-known famous model, photo-model,blogger, fashion designer,writer ,jazz singer ,works as a soloist abroad in live bands, private parties,event's
She takes part as a fashion model and model, for respectable Fashion Showing s :Fashion Week Dubai Marriot Al Jadaf, Sofitel The Palm, Crown Plaza, Dubai Fashion TV, Runway Dubai and her last deputies for #VieFashionWeekDubai 2019 ,where she was invited and participating as model for collection s international designer s from all over the world one of them( #Stefan Djokovich Couture, a refined and elegant Serbian designer with precious fabrics and embroidery. #Guiseppe Fata #Ladawan Phengprakhon #Prince Pikey #Evgenia Negruta,#Yasmineofjuly)
Mari Jordan takes part in photoshoot, collaborates with designers # poshaffairsatellier, February 2019 # lafemlabel,#fairybeach_dubai ,April 2019,famous Riva Beach Club Palm i for collection s swimming suits ,and last one for @Kai_Virgin_Beauty July 2019
The author of two fabulous books: poetry and fairy-tale prose "Wolffy , which swam far into the sea", together with Ivan Malkovich, publishing in "ABABALAAMAGA"
Was print on the pages of Ukrainian and foreign periodicals. Another nine-year "Veselka" published the first poetic collection of the author of the "White Hedgetic". It was written by the winner of the Shevchenko Prize, the famous writer Yevgeny Gutsalo.
Laureate of the second prize of the literary competition of the publishing house "Smoloskyp" in the nomination "Children's Literature" for the book "Golden Rabbit"
In 2004 – a participant in the republican meeting of young writers.
The author of two novels, "In Search of Passion," which was published in the magazine "Dzvin" in March 2017,
Famous romance true story "Lobster Lover "now book already you can find in bookstore s from May 2019 and as well as a new-baked erotic-adventure novel, which will soon be released under the title "Taste of the Body with Coconut – Vanilla Flavor"
Our talented model ,photo model ,fashion designer, singer ,writer was born in the picturesque city of Kiev in 1992 in a prominent family of Ukrainian writer, prose -writer, literary author of ten books by Mykola Lugovyk (Miki) and a beautiful, charming woman, master, designer Galina Petrovna who always created and decorated the house with her warmest love
Maria from childhood was in love with music ,art,fashion
Her parents wanted all best for lovely child
Thats why they decided that she will studied in music school class piano ,vocal also artistic classes of decorative art, dance courses (gymnasiums), artistic gymnastics and model school Karin Model Agency where she start her success
After graduation, Maria enters the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design in the specialty class of the designer artist. In addition Maria combines in her life love for music, sports, art, photography ,design, traveling, literature, cooking
Well, let's wish her creative, brilliant future as model ,singer designer ,writer , literary successes, achievements and look forward to the new novel-romance,goals


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Illyanna Ravenoak is a level 60 elite undead hunter in Dire Maul West. She is accompanied by her loyal companion, her pet bear Ferra. Either of them are a fierce opponent on their own.
She has an array of hunter abilities, including Volley, Multi-Shot, Concussive Shot and Immolation Trap. These ranged abilities will hit really hard, and down casters quickly. As long as everyone stays within her deadzone these should not be a problem. Ferra can hit for about 500-800 damage per hit.The bear can be affected by Polymorph.
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Nya publikationer i Tvåspråkighet / New publications in Bilingualism, 2020
LÄNKARNA NEDAN leder till publikationsdatabasen DiVA. / THE LINKS BELOW lead to the publication database DiVA, where the pages will show in Swedish – but you can easily switch to English.
English as Language of Teaching and Research
Translanguaging and multimodality in workplace texts and writing
Professionals working in international companies in Sweden are expected to speak, read, and write in Swedish and English in their daily work. This article discusses professional writing in different languages. Through the use of methods from linguistic ethnography, we aim to enrich the understanding of workplace literacy by s...
Invandrarutredningen och 1970-talets språkideologiska omvälvningar
Changing expectations mediate adaptation in L2 production
Native language (L1) processing draws on implicit expectations. An open question is whether non-native learners of a second language (L2) similarly draw on expectations, and whether these expectations are based on learners' L1 or L2 knowledge. We approach this question by studying inverse preference effects on lexical encodin...
Probing the Internal Validity of the LLAMA Language Aptitude Tests
Over the past decade, the LLAMA language aptitude test battery has come to play an increasingly important role as an instrument in research on individual differences in language development. However, a potentially serious problem that has been pointed out by several scholars is that the LLAMA has not yet been carefully valida...
Back to the future? The role of temporal focus for mapping time onto space
Do we conceptualise the future as being behind us or in front of us? Although this question has traditionally been investigated through the lens of spatiotemporal metaphors, new impetus was recently provided by the Temporal-Focus Hypothesis. This hypothesis holds that the mapping of temporal concepts onto the front-back axis ...
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- Bosch PL1682 3-1/4-in Planer
- Brand: Bosch | Category: Planers
I purchased this planner as a impulse buy from the Bosch -CPO website. When it came in I put the box on a shelf somewhere, and felt guilty.
Then, I got a real good deal on rough lumber, so I had to take it out of the box. the tool impressed me with its rock solid feel, this no toy, this tool means business. The first few tries were not so good, but I started to get reasonable results in a few days.
My skill at using the tool improved rapidly, the trick is keep the little arrows pointed straight, and let the toll do the rest of the work.
Now I use the Bosch Planer almost every day. you can set it as small as 1/16 th of an inch, which is like using a belt sander, but faster.
-- Fred Stellabotte ([email protected])
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#1 posted 04-03-2013 01:22 PM
Good planer.
two sided carbide blades too – sweet.
#2 posted 04-03-2013 01:28 PM
I also have the same tool with the dust bag and it is awesome! I've been using it on my front and back porch remodel to bevel the edges of all the deck boards.
-- Sam Hamory - The project is never finished until its "Finished"!
#3 posted 04-03-2013 04:27 PM
I was looking at one similiar to this that also serves as a joiner. Gonna have to look in the old piggy bank!
-- Ken from Ft Hood, TX
#4 posted 04-03-2013 08:00 PM
Thanks for the post.
-- Steve - "Never Give Up"
#5 posted 04-04-2013 04:50 AM
I bought a reconditioned one from CPO when I built a ski boat in 2008. It did a great job of fairing the curves on the hull. I use it when I need to remove a lot of wood on odd pieces such as tapered back rests or large bevels on seat blanks. I saw someone on LJ's that said they used theirs like a scrub plane. That's a pretty good description. It cuts fast and smooth! Try hooking it up to your shop vac…it's amazingly clean to use with a hose sucking almost all the chips away. I even use it in my shop annex in the fourth bedroom that way!
-- Mark, Minnesota
#6 posted 04-04-2013 10:19 AM
Nice tool I have a different brand but love mine. Enjoy!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
#7 posted 04-07-2013 05:48 PM
Amen to the dust bag, and connecting to shop vac. One day I neglected to connect the bag, it created an incredible mess in my garage. I was finding the saw chips for days after that.
-- Fred Stellabotte ([email protected])
#8 posted 01-14-2014 08:57 PM
Just tried a Porter Cable that gets 4-1/2 starts on Amazing. It looked great but had a bad trigger that cuts off with the slightest change in angle/pressure. Wondered why it was half the price of the Yellow competition and suspect the price diff is in the inner workings. Sending it back. Glad to hear good things about the Bosch but it only got 2-1/2 starts out of 5 in reviews on Amazing.
-- Like Guy Clark sez - "Sometimes I use my head, Sometimes I get a bigger hammer"
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By STEVE MASCORD
THE things that stuck out were the names. Young trialist Bomaly Costanby. Local NRL and Super League-savvy photographer Marvin Dangerfield.
We're not at Leichhardt Oval or the DW, Toto.
When I first heard the Toronto Wolfpack were holding open trials ('tryouts' in the North American lexicon) across the continent, I was desperate to attend one.
But it was only the previous evening, standing under a tree at Eden Park, Wilmington Delaware, that I realised it was possible.
A Toronto Wolfpack delegation, including coach Paul Rowley and director Adam Fogerty, had been standing there waiting for the United States-Canada international to start. They were holding a tryout the next day at EE Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken – about 20 minutes' drive from here – they told me.
Eden Park is not to be confused with it's Auckland namesake. It's a chopped up old paddock. The players got changed in the carpark, they had to break into a box to turn the lights on and the crowd numbered in the double figures.
And while the rugby league itself was quite engrossing, Wollongong-domiciled US Hawk Junior VaiVai racing away to secure a 20-14 win with two minutes left, the event was a bit of a damp squib (although the halftime food was delicious … and free).
So I held few high hopes as I took an Uber from Essington, Pennsylvania to the home of the Philadelphia Fight the next day – having been up all night blogging the NRL grand final for the Sydney Morning Herald.
But the immediate signs were good.
A Wolfpack banner at the quaint suburban ground, a documentary crew of four, the coaching staff in smart black-and-grey attire and numbered vests for the hopefuls.
"I was named after Bob Marley – honestly," says winger-in-waiting Costanby.
"I was just playing rugby union for four months. I've been working really hard from 4am every day and I thought I could test my skills out here, see what I can do.
"I just love everything rugby can offer a person. I'm kinda greedy. I just feel like rugby can give me a good life, you get a little pay cheque and you can have fun.
"It's good to go out and battle with my mates."
By the side of the pitch, an Atlanta Rhinos player is talking State of Origin and hit-ups. On the field, Rowley is presiding over three-on-two drills, schooling the triallists on unders plays and inside shoulder responsibility.
I admit, I learned a thing or two listening to him.
Rowley won't move to Canada at all. The pre-season camp will be in Europe and they won't play a home game until May.
Leaning over the fence with a pipe is Fogerty, the former Halifax, St Helens and
Warrington prop who was also a heavyweight boxer and movie star (once knocked out on screen by Brad Pitt).
Along with being a director of the new club, he is involved in Last Tackle – the production company turning these tryouts into a documentary. One fellow from Samoa is told to answer the question again and leave his country of origin out of the answer, mentioning only Ohio.
"It's a story of redemption – giving these athletes in North America a chance at a sport they may not know much about," says the Huddersfield resident.
"Only have a percent make the NFL, who leave college. We've got thousands and thousands of college athletes.
"It's not X Factor. We're not in it to show people up and make fools of people. We're going to pick 15 of what we think of the best and bring them to England.
"They'll be whittled down from there. It's not a voting system where people ring in. They've got to have something special that we think we can mould into being rugby league stars.
"We want it to go out in everyone's front room around the world."
The Wolfpack are still regarded by many in Britain as a bizarre joke that will be lucky to last a season.
"People have got to take it to heart in Canada," Fogerty admits. "We need to fill the stadiums for the home games and have them get behind us.
"You're only as good as your supporters, in a way. They money men won't keep throwing money into it forever and ever if it's not financially viable.
"But we're here because we believe in it."
An hour in Conshohocken, and I believe again, too.
Filed for: FORTY 20 MAGAZINE


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Crossrail 2 is a great idea – and a vital project to provide improved public transport in London. But the latest route announced this week still leaves local residents unclear about the threat to local marsh and parkland, and with crucial questions on its impact.
If the line gets built, fast, frequent trains would reduce overcrowding and encourage people to leave their cars at home. Locally journeys from Seven Sisters to Euston, St Pancras or Tottenham Court Road would take only 15 minutes with trains running through to Victoria, Clapham Junction, Wimbledon and beyond.
London Mayor Boris Johnson has been pushing for the route to go ahead and earlier this week he announced a revised route that could see the line open by 2029.
Impact on South Tottenham?
Much of Crossrail 2 would be built underground. However one branch of the line would emerge from its tunnel somewhere "to the south of Tottenham Hale". At the moment the exact location is undetermined. This week's consultation says:
"This change would result in a new location for the tunnel portal to the south of Tottenham Hale, although the exact location has yet to be determined. Further engineering feasibility work is being carried out to review options for the tunnel portal and the impact this would have on the area required. Once the location has been agreed, further consultation with stakeholders and the public will be undertaken."
The satellite view reveals there is not a lot of space for this "tunnel portal". Is the small area north east of Markfield Beam Engine Museum a possibility? And what impact would this have on the museum, Pistachios in the Park and the park itself? Or will the tunnel emerge further south, on the edge of Walthamstow Marshes near Coppermill Stream? Remember this is a "high frequency, high capacity rail line".
Some questions
What is the reasoning behind the line coming above ground south of Tottenham Hale? This area is predominantly residential interspersed with rare and valued open space.
Wouldn't the tunnel portal be better situated in the predominantly industrial zone just to the north of Tottenham Hale?
More details on the overall plans can be read on the Crossrail 2 website. TfL is running a consultation until 25 July showing full details of the local route options. Question 7 of the accompanying online survey is a good place to raise concerns as it asks for "Comments about the route north of Angel".
[UPDATE 14/7] Tunnel entrance at Coppermill Junction?
Research by southtottenham.org has revealed some interesting detail to these proposals. The document "Crossrail 2: Summary of Option Development" written in May 2013, specifies:
"… [Crossrail tracks] then surface to the south of Tottenham Hale close to Coppermill Junction."
This is tantalising glimpse of what the plans may involve, in a document apparently written by infrastructure firm AECOM for TfL. The route south of Tottenham is still very much up for grabs in the consultation, but this suggests the plan is for a tunnel entrance on the edge of Walthamstow Marshes.
The document continues:
"The branch could then join the WAML at a grade separated junction."
So the emerging tracks would join the existing main line (WAML) in a grade separated or flying junction, with tracks criss-crossing each other via an underpass or bridge. Then…
"The WAML may have been partially 4 tracked before Crossrail 2 is completed and the Crossrail 2 lines on leaving the portals would join the slow (suburban) lines"
This implies the track will be doubled from the existing two tracks running alongside Walthamstow Marsh, between the Warwick Reservoirs, past the corner of Markfield Park, over the River Lea, and up past Yarmouth Crescent and Jarrow Road into Tottenham Hale. Interestingly such tracks used to exist, and the remains of an old bridge can be seen over the Lea adjacent to the existing rail bridge.
Walthamstow Marshes
Bear in mind Walthamstow Marshes are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and "one of the last expanses of semi-natural marshland left in London. Extending to 88 acres, they are unique in the Lower Lea Valley" (read more via the view from the bridge)
This is an inheritance worth protecting.
Would the users of Walthamstow Marshes and Markfield Park – together with local residents – not be served by the tracks emerging above ground somewhere beyond Tottenham Hale? Perhaps some of the wasteland between the Victoria Line sidings and Northumberland Park station could be used? This would have far less impact on our green, open spaces.
Another more community-friendly point to bring the tracks above ground might be just to the south of Angel Road station, by the derelict gas cylinders next to the North Circular. This would also by-pass the Northumberland Park level crossing which saw a person hit only last year – and is already rated with the second highest "Collective Risk Rating" of an incident involving a person or vehicle. No doubt this option would be more expensive – requiring subterranean platforms at Tottenham Hale and an extra 4km of tunnel – but has it even been considered?
Why is the current consultation documentation stopping short of spelling out these consequences? Is the plan really to "plonk" the tunnel exit in an environmentally and residentially sensitive area rather than industrial zoned land a little further north?
[UPDATE 18/7]"A highly sensitive location"
I have just received the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority response to the Crossrail 2 Coppermill Junction plans:
The 'Regional' option implies works to the Coppermill junction which lies on the northern edge of Walthamstow Marshes which is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This is a highly sensitive location and construction should avoid this area. The Authority could not support any scheme which would result in an incursion into this area.
So, is this plan off the table? TfL haven't told us. As the millfields blog points out today:
"TfL say they will consult again after they have decided how the railway will travel through the Marshes towards Tottenham Hale. This is the wrong way round. Local people deserve to be consulted on the range of options and to fully understand and comment on the implications before a decision is made."
The TfL consultation only runs until 25 July – you can read more on their website and respond online here, where question 7 asks for "Comments about the route north of Angel". Time to get writing…


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True Born (True Born Trilogy #1)
by L.E. Sterling
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Release Date: May 3rd 2016
by L.E. Sterling
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Release Date: May 3rd 2016
Welcome to Dominion City.
After the great Plague descended, the world population was decimated...and their genetics damaged beyond repair.
The Lasters wait hopelessly for their genes to self-destruct. The Splicers pay for expensive treatments that might prolong their life. The plague-resistant True Borns are as mysterious as they are feared…
And then there's Lucy Fox and her identical twin sister, Margot. After endless tests, no one wants to reveal what they are.
When Margot disappears, a desperate Lucy has no choice but to put her faith in the True Borns, led by the charismatic Nolan Storm and the beautiful but deadly Jared Price. As Lucy and the True Borns set out to rescue her sister, they stumble upon a vast conspiracy stretching from Dominion's street preachers to shady Russian tycoons. But why target the Fox sisters?
As they say in Dominion, it's in the blood.
by L.E. Sterling
Hey, everyone! Thanks for letting me spin some tunes for you. I've put together a little playlist for my (romantic, fantastic) dystopian world of True Born, songs that I actually listened to while writing.
A song for Dominion City: Godspeedyoublackemperor - The Dead Flag Blues
An Upper Circle song: Electrelane - The Valley
A song for an Upper Circle dance: Glen Miller - Moonlight Serenade
Lucy's theme: Radiohead - Nude
Lucy's theme #2: Radiohead - How to Disappear Completely
Margot's theme: Pixies - I bleed
Storm's theme: David Bowie - Cat People
Storm's theme #2: Portishead - Pedestal
Lovers' songs (for Jared and Lucy): Mazzy Star - Fade into You
Leonard Cohen - Take this Longing
Jeff Buckley- Hallelujah
Fight song #1: Pixies - UMASS
Fight song (Mohawk's theme): The Runaways - Cherrybomb
Jared's song: My Body is a Cage - Arcade Fire
Jared's Song #2: You and Who's Army? - Radiohead
Jared and Lucy (a song for the end of the novel): David Bowie - Absolute Beginners
But, having shared my playlist with you (songs I also listened to while writing the novel) I'd love to hear your picks! Get in touch with your #dystopianmixtape
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L.E. Sterling had an early obsession with sci-fi, fantasy and romance to which she remained faithful even through an M.A. in Creative Writing and a PhD in English Literature – where she completed a thesis on magical representation. She is the author of two previous novels, the cult hit Y/A novel The Originals (under pen name L.E. Vollick), dubbed "the Catcher in the Rye of a new generation" by one reviewer, and the urban fantasy Pluto's Gate.
Originally hailing from Parry Sound, Ontario, L.E. spent most of her summers roaming across Canada in a van with her father, a hippie musician, her brothers and an occasional stray mutt – inspiring her writing career. She currently lives in Toronto, Ontario.


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Life always gets in the way of all my personal projects. It has been a while but I have finally decided to carve out at least an hour a day to work on my children's book project that has been sitting dormant for a few years now. It was nice the other night I sat down and worked for over 3 hours on developing new content and working on expanding the universe that the books are based in. Excited and hope to keep the momentum going.
Another Concept sketch of a possible cottage I plan to use.
I have been writing a lot lately (instead of sketching), bringing back my original children's book world and really focusing on the smaller shorter stories I wanted to do. The tales of Gaveldor, which are a series of books that are shorter and delve deeper into the world of Gaveldor on a more personal level rather than a grand scale, more about the people and the places in the world.
For those of you that do not know about Gaveldor here is a little taste of the world:
What is Gaveldor?
Gaveldor (gavel-door) is a fictitious fantasy world, intitially created and concieved by me to serve as his home for all his children book settings.
What I am doing is setting the stage for kids and adults to enjoy a fantasy world that can become timeless.
Gaveldor is a place of wonder and utter goodness, a land of magic, mystery and faeries of all kind. This is the land of Gaveldor, a world of heart-stopping beauty and rich history.


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CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub, the nation's leading online and mobile food-ordering company, and ClassPass, the monthly membership service providing access to the world's largest network of boutique fitness studios and gyms, have teamed up to find the top U.S. cities that are participating in healthy New Year's resolutions.
Staying fit and leading a healthy lifestyle is the number one most popular New Year's resolution across America, according to Nielsen. With the 'new year, new you' outlook top of mind, many people make healthier eating choices in addition to making fitness a priority. Grubhub and ClassPass wanted to dig into this age-old trend to see which cities were participating most in an active lifestyle at the beginning of the year.
"In today's busy world, it can be challenging to stick to healthy resolutions and we're thrilled to see these cities are turning to Grubhub and ClassPass to start the new year right," said Barbara Martin Coppola, CMO, Grubhub. "We're excited to partner with ClassPass to showcase the healthy options that are available for our customers while they are making an effort to eat healthier and exercise more in the New Year."
Using 2016 data from both brands, the partnership identifies the cities that order the healthiest meals and made the most fitness class reservations.
Top 10 Cities Participating in Healthy New Year's Resolutions:
"At ClassPass we see a ton of diversity in usage and fitness habits among our members, so it's exciting to partner with Grubhub to bring some of these trends to light at a national level," said Joanna Lord, CMO, ClassPass. "With any physical activity, it's incredibly important to choose the proper pre- and post- workout fuel. Together with Grubhub, we're illuminating healthy options for our members as we continue to inspire them to live a more active life in 2017."
In addition, Grubhub and ClassPass found that Americans are eating healthy and staying fit during the month of January with the help of:
Grubhub and ClassPass' data analysts used a weighted total based on the brands' combined 2016 data to determine the ranking.
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About GrubhubGrubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation's leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the Company's platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more than 45,000 restaurant partners in over 1,100 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, LAbite, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered Dish.
About ClassPassFounded in 2013, ClassPass is a monthly subscription service providing access to the world's largest network of boutique fitness studios and gyms. With tens of thousands of classes available at over 8,500 locations worldwide, ClassPass makes working out more engaging, accessible, and affordable, giving members unprecedented choice and flexibility by offering a diversity of options, including cycling, Pilates, yoga, boot camp, strength training, dance and more.
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Fabulously soft skirt in velour, from Swedish brand Maxomorra! Perfect to match with a bright Maxomorra top! It has adjustable strings at waist for a comfortable fit.
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The School of Law is committed to academic support services and has hired a tenure-track faculty member to serve as Director of the Academic Success Program (ASP). The ASP has developed a comprehensive network of services that begins in the summer prior to the start of the first year of law school and continues through all three years of the course of study. The ASP program is based on a philosophy that emphasizes the teaching of metacognitive skills that are transferable from one context to another. This approach helps students understand how they learn and provides them with tools to improve their own learning in a variety of contexts.


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The function of advertising within our free market society would be to help develop items that satisfy consumer demands and also to spur effective cost competition. Advertising informs consumers concerning the accessibility to products, their features, and cost information. Similarly info is essential to the competitive process. Advertisers employ unfair business practices to be able to gain an unfair advantage above their competitors and also to trick consumers. The next essay examines the most popular kinds of deceitful functions and practices involved and the us government agency that regulates advertisers. Government regulation supplies a delicate balance between free company and consumer protection.
Companies depend on advertising like a vital communication tool to achieve potential consumers. Information about the organization and product features is communicated to consumers so that they can offer them items that satisfy their needs and wants. Additionally to print, radio, and tv, laws and regulations governing advertising also cover signs, billboards, pamphlets, pictures or emblems, and direct and dental advertisements to consumers. To some extent advertising remains safe and secure by our courts under "commercial freedom of speech" guidelines. However, the data communicated to consumers should be regarded as "truthful" to become shielded from arbitrary government invasion.
Individuals are protected against advertisers that intentionally or unintentionally mislead to promote their goods. Two primary areas that customers are safe from are false advertising and unfair functions or practices. False advertising happens when an advert is misleading via a made or recommended statement, word, device, seem, or omission of fabric details regarding effects which might derive from using the merchandise. This definition relates to food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics. Additionally, an advert may very well be as being a false or misleading representation due to an implied representation.
In most cases an action or practice is regarded as unfair if this causes injuries to consumers, injuries to public policy or when it's according to immoral, dishonest, or unscrupulous nature from the practice. Among how advertising results in injuries to consumers was when regulators made the decision it had become unfair for cigarette manufacturers to omit the perils of smoking cigarettes. This brought to legislation requiring health warnings in cigarette advertising.
The Ftc is the us government body that regulates, monitors, and challenges advertising claims thought to be unlawfully deceitful. The Federal trade commission uses the next criteria when figuring out to challenge a marketing representation:
1) The ad constitutes a representation, comes with an omission, or utilizes a practice that will probably mislead the customer. The representation might be explicit (literal claim) or implied (indirect or by inference) within the advertisement.
2) The representation, omission, or practice is misleading when examined in the outlook during an acceptable consumer.
3) The representation, omission, or practice is material. The Federal trade commission evaluates the level that the questionable ad influences behavior or purchasing patterns. A representation, omission, or practice is material when behaviors or purchasing patterns may take a hit.
The Federal trade commission has the legal right to punish offending firms that compromise deceitful advertising rules. There are numerous kinds of remedies and sanctions open to the Federal trade commission to enforce what the law states. Such remedies and sanctions include:
Injunction – a order from the court that prohibits or compels future conduct.
Cease and desist orders – prohibits the firm from engaging in the process or practice which was going to be deceitful.
Affirmative disclosure orders – the organization is illegitimate from making the claim later on without making yet another disclosure.
Corrective advertising – compels the advertiser to condition in most future advertising the specific claims made previously were false.
Multiple product order – pertains to all future advertising of products offered through the firm.
Consent order – company concurs to cease certain activities without acknowledging failing.
The fundamental objective of the Federal trade commission would be to boost the precision of product information open to consumers. Edge in the game by imposing rules on very specific advertising practices for example mock demonstrations, endorsements or testimonials, promotions according to cost, advertisements in regards to the accessibility to credit, and product labeling.
To prevent Federal trade commission scrutiny advertisers must be capable of substantiate their claims in regards to a product's attributes or performance through "reasonable basis." A marketer that claims their product "kills germs that create common colds and flu," or "stimulates 25 pounds of weight reduction in a single week" must gather sufficient proof of the claims validity, usually prior to the ad is printed or broadcast. If your complaint is built to the Federal trade commission in regards to the precision of the advertisements claim, the Federal trade commission will measure the reasonableness from the advertisers substantiation to be able to determine whether it serves the general public interest. The reasonable basis doctrine pertains to food, drugs, devices and cosmetics as their effect towards the public is direct as well as their use might endanger existence.


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A beautiful combination of stones, this Luck & Protection bracelet is highlighted with silver spacer beads. Strung onto a strong elastic band, one size fits most (7.5").
Tiger Eye - Known as a stone of protection, Tiger Eye brings good luck and prosperity to the user. It is also known as the traveling stone. It brings insight and clear thinking while focusing the mind. It provides protection from people who wish you negativity or harm. Tiger Eye allows you to gain insight into situations and circumstances you normally would not see.
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These are in addition to the previously released Pixar collections for Monsters, Inc., Finding Dory, and Inside Out! Check out the fantastic new stickers in the Apple App Store (click the links below to check out each sticker collection).
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Flash floods struck a Maryland cities of Ellicott and Baltimore on Sunday that had been wracked by similar devastation two years earlier.
The flooding prompting emergency rescues as raging waters engulfed cars and rose above the first floor of some buildings, authorities said.
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I apologize about the poor quality of these pictures. It looks like a setting on my camera got switched. (These pictures don't show how cute this hair style really is)
Take each of those 3 and twist them as shown below. Once they are twisted secure with an elastic. Do the same on both sides and then combine the sides together.
This is a great hairstyle if you are trying to grow out your daughters bangs or if they decide to cut their own hair.


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A trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the more often you get that culture fix the better, a new study suggests.
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Parenting Your Adult Child: Keeping the Faith (and Your Sanity)
Parents remain parents, even after their children enter adulthood. But that does not imply that the vocation of parenthood will be easy to understand or to negotiate once children move away from home, begin careers, marry or have children of their own.
There are "bumps along the road of later parenthood," Susan Vogt writes in "Parenting Your Adult Child." Vogt is a long-time Catholic family minister. She and her husband Jim are the parents of four adult children.
"The heart of this book is to help you understand how and when to advise, and when to keep your advice to yourself, when to intervene and when to step back, when to talk and when to shut up," Vogt writes. "Managing this delicate balance is an art," she believes.
It is an art that can involve some "thorny issues." Vogt notes, for example, that the parents of adult children may find themselves asking when to rescue and when to allow an adult child to falter, or how to assist a young adult "in life decisions without taking over."
I am sure Vogt's reflections on the adult child who, after leaving the nest, "boomerangs" back home again will be welcomed by many 21st century parents, as will her thoughts on adult children who march to "a different drummer."
Happily, the parents of an adult child may be challenged "to move into an adult relationship with this amazing person [they] have raised," Vogt points out. She describes a transition parents can make from being responsible for a child to being an adult child's collaborator. "The collaborating parent must cultivate the art of being supportive while no longer being the one in charge," Vogt comments.
The author encourages parents, in letting go of their adult children, to "have confidence that God loves each of our children at least as much as we do." She says there will be times parents need to let go "of being right, even if [they] are right."
It also is important, Vogt believes, to remember that God is not only loving, but forgiving. She says to parents, "We must follow by forgiving ourselves." For, "even the best of parents make mistakes."
The early part of "Parenting Your Adult Child" is devoted to 15 virtues for the parents of adult children. "Cultivating these virtues will help you assist your young adult with making decisions without taking over," she says.
Her list includes "the virtue of restraint," along with the virtues of unconditional love and of peacemaking. "The skills and attitudes of peacemaking fundamental to successful marriage need to be transferred to your relationship with your young adult," the author suggests to parents. Speaking of yet another virtue, that of "giving counsel," she writes:
"When parenting young adults, wisdom primarily takes the form of discerning when we should intervene and when we shouldn't."
Vogt gives considerable attention to the concerns of parents whose adult children either are taking a temporary timeout from the church or appear to have decided no longer to participate in the church at all. "How to keep your faith when your child seems to be abandoning it" is cited by the author as one of the "thorny" issues many parents contend with today.
In a book that "presumes the value of faith," Vogt strongly recommends that parents themselves "seek a more personal relationship" with the God they want their young adult "to love too." A survey she conducted elicited numerous comments from parents on communicating with adult children about faith and modeling faith for them.
As a parent of young adults and a grandparent, I found Vogt accurate and insightful on the specific challenges parents may experience at key points in the life of a young adult – at the time of a wedding, for example, or at the time of becoming a grandparent. Of the latter, she writes:
"The natural inclination from having raised kids for more than eighteen years is to give advice. As understandable as this is, I will repeat: The older your offspring, the less advice you should give – unless it's requested. You may worry and pray as much as you like. The statute of limitations never runs out on worrying or praying."
Vogt hopes readers will use her book either "as a form of spiritual direction" or for the purposes of a "personalized retreat." I take it she hopes readers will not read the book as quickly as possible and then lay it aside, but instead, after spending time with it, will revisit its parts from time to time and regard it as a resource.
I find that a worthwhile suggestion, since I am convinced that both the vocations of parenting an adult child and of grandparenting deserve ongoing reflection – reflection not only on what might go wrong in these relationships, but on the many things that might go right.
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