text: Pushback Against Transgender Activism By Michael Brown/Ask Dr Brown October 11, 2017 Share this article: Transgender activism will never succeed in reshaping our society for one simple reason: It is not natural. Biological differences are too deeply instilled in the human race. Male-female distinctives are too obvious and real. It is futile to declare war on gender.It is one thing to be asked to empathize with those who struggle with gender identity confusion. It is another thing to declare that biological categories do not determine reality.It is one thing to recognize that some people do not fall within the normal, male-female spectrum due to genetic abnormalities. It is another thing to claim that gender is whatever you perceive it to be.Every time we hear the announcement that someone is having a boy or a girl, we are reminded that transgender activism is failing. Otherwise, shouldn't the parents-to-be say, "We just saw the ultrasound, and we're having a human!"? Or, perhaps, "How exciting! We saw the ultrasound, and the packaging is female!"? If we really believed the transgender talking points, that's how we would communicate. And yet even liberal celebrities like Kylie Jenner, the daughter of none other than Bruce "Caitlyn" Jenner, announce the sex of their babies when they learn it. And how many parents are choosing not to name their children in accordance with their biological sex? How many are choosing gender-neutral names in case the child happens not to line up with the sex they were "assigned" at birth?Last month, two high-school students complained to their school when their bus driver insisted that they sit on the girls' side of the vehicle. (Apparently, it was his custom to have boys sit on one side and girls on the other.) The problem was that, although biologically female, these girls identify as "neither male nor female," which, we are informed, "is referred to as trans nonbinary."I know that the school was sympathetic to their plight, pledging to speak to the driver in private. (They got off the bus rather than change their seats.) But are we really to believe that these kids are "neither male nor female"? Is this the new reality? Will society buy it as a whole? Certainly not.Other schools are already witnessing a pushback. For example, also last month, "A Florida elementary school teacher who asked students to use gender-neutral pronouns in the classroom is being transferred to an adult education program."According to a Tallahassee Democrat report, Leon County Schools officials announced Tuesday that Chloe Bressack would no longer teach fifth grade at Canopy Oaks Elementary School.""Superintendent Rocky Hanna said Bressack agreed that 'given the complexity of the issue,' a transfer would be best for the teacher's career and the fifth-graders."Parents were not willing to have their kids call Bressack "Mx." (pronounced "Mix") and refer to her as "they" - for good reason. It's just not natural.Earlier this month, a new study proposed that, "Schools should make sex education more inclusive of transgenders by not referring to biological body parts with the correct term because it might make transgender people uncomfortable."Do you really think this will fly? Will the whole world be turned upside down because of the confusion and sensitivities of less than 1 percent of the population?And what about the all-female college at Cambridge that recently announced it is accepting males who identify as females? I wonder what will happen when the other students discover that these so-called transwoman can still impregnate them.The statement of Barbara Stocking, president of Cambridge's Murray Edwards College, is ludicrous: "We are a college that is open to all outstanding young women, and so it is absolutely right, both legally and within our set of values, for anyone who identifies as female to be able to apply to study with us."How long will it be before people look back at these words with incredulity? This new definition of "outstanding young women" will not fly either.Not surprisingly - and quite sadly - numerous headlines recently reported on "The rise of transgender reversals: Surgeon in sex-change hub of Serbia reports a surge in the rate of patients changing their mind."But this is hardly breaking news. For several years now, former male-to-female Walt Heyer has devoted his SexChangeRegret.com to these all-too-numerous stories. And Ryan T. Anderson devoted a whole chapter to this in his forthcoming book When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment. What is remarkable is that "the United Kingdom's Bath Spa University turned down an application by James Caspian, a psychotherapist who specializes in working with transgender people, to conduct research on gender reassignment reversals. The university deemed the subject 'potentially politically incorrect.'"This too is creating a backlash, both within and without the university. Political correctness - in this case, fear of offending transgender activists - is devouring itself.That's why the same parents who changed their views on homosexuality, wanting to be "tolerant" and "inclusive," are not changing their views on gender. After all, it's one thing to say, "Who am I to tell two men or two women they cannot love each other?" It's another thing to say, "I have no problem with 15-year-old Jake sharing the locker room and shower stalls with my daughter Tammy, since he now identifies as a girl and wants to play on the girls' basketball team."It's not natural, biological differences are too real, and male-female distinctive are too foundational for changes like this to be accepted widescale.Watch and see. The pushback against transgender activism will continue.Originally published at AskDrBrown.org - reposted with permission. Liked this article? Don't miss an urgent PNW update. Back to home page


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Jason and I today…
Lot's of talking today both about martial arts and unrelated topics. We did get around to working with the tomahawk though. Our method owes as much to Russian entrenching tool as it does to any North American tradition. A bit different than what others are doing I suppose.
I took my big marker and drew a segno on the wall which helped out greatly and we discussed several cutting patterns and adding in footwork as well as off hand attacks with a knife.
Nice ot see the light bulb go off over Jason's head once he connected the segno to his footwork and defensive material. Easy to assume that everyone can visualize something like the segno but it is not always the case, so this was a nice reminder and now it is up in permanent marker.
We ended with a quick discussion and transference of the axe material right over to the entrenching tool, a weapon/tool than has a place in any car traveling in the Ohio winter.
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By Phil D. Jay
Four-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has made a dramatic reverse in his decision to announce his retirement at his 50th birthday bash in Beverly Hills tomorrow.
The warrior from Atlanta, who is unbeaten since 2008, had publicly stated his intention to hang up his gloves after an offer to fight for a world title failed to materialize, but less than a day later has changed his mind.
"I already told people I was going to retire, but this morning, when I woke up, I thought about it some more and now I'm not going to retire," Holyfield told Sports on Earth.
"Boxing is what I do best. It's what I know."
Holyfield has been holding out for a call from the Klitschko brothers after distancing himself from any fight other than a shot at a world belt, but has so far been disappointed as the Ukrainians avoid a bout with the ageing fighter.
"They won't fight me. They have the right. If I can't get the championship fight then I'll continue to wait. Somebody is going to beat them at some point and then I'll fight that winner.
"I can beat them. I feel I can beat anyone," he stated.
The only other option for American legend would be to nail down a challenge against WBA belt holder Alexander Povetkin, which seemed almost certain towards the back end of last year.
The bout ultimately failed to happen though and Holyfield may face a long wait for a chance to fulfil his dream of becoming the world champion once again, with his last reign as title holder now twelve years ago.
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She assured that she would be getting back to the location for a photograph before leaving the city. And much later, after she left the city, she called to say, "would you believe that 3-story Sonic is world headquarters?" Well, all right! Sonic has a home office! It's not just tips and receipts and a cash register managed by a teenager.
So, I said, you got the photograph. Well, no, she admitted.
You think you know someone.
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- At the first of every month I will post a photo of some fabrics that have been in my stash for quite awhile or that I just can't figure out what to do with.
- Take a look at the fabrics I have pictured above (keeping in mind the amount of fabric available) and leave a comment recommending a specific project that YOU would like to see me make from them. I am willing to add a background fabric or a fat quarter here or there if necessary but the whole point of this is to work from stash as much as possible.
- Be sure to be specific about the project. Don't just tell me you want me to make a quilt. Tell me WHICH quilt.
- Be nice :). Try not to give me something that is impossible to complete.
- At the end of the week I will pick one comment via a random number generator and that will be the project I tackle.
- Not all projects will get finished in one month's time but I will do my best to get as far as possible without neglecting previous commitments.
- Link up and join in the fun if you feel up to the challenge.
- Link up again at the end of the month to show off your progress.
- There may even be a small prize for one random, lucky person that joins in ;).
Linking up with Really Random Thursday and Thursday Threads.
PS this is my first time hosting a link up so sorry for any kinks. Anyone know why it automatically linked up my own post?!


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Skinnies or boot-cut jeans? Is black really the new black?
Getting stylishly dressed in the morning is hard enough, but what do you wear on election day if you're vying for Colorado's top job? The Cat's Pajamas decided to help Bob Beauprez and Bill Ritter out with that pressing question, and turned to Jung Park for a little advice. As the owner of Metroboom, the men's salon on Platte Street, Park spends his days turning the boys of Denver into the men of Denver -- with hair-styling, fashion advice and personal shoppers.
Grooming Beauprez and Ritter for the Governor's Mansion was no easy task, since Park had to balance a professional, you-can-trust-me look with a sense of style that keeps it real for the youth vote without veering into the ridiculous.
Here's what he came up with for Both Ways Bob: "We recommend an overall appearance that is conservative, but with a hint of contemporary accent. We start with a gray pinstripe suit with a white shirt and a red tie, and then add a twist by introducing a hip and cool baseball cap with camouflage print. The camo supports his patriotic stance on military presence in Iraq, while potentially recruiting a younger audience."
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And for Hug an Illegal Bill? "We recommend an overall appearance that combines strength and compassion.
The classic navy pinstripe shirt represents his background as a prosecutor, and the warm pink shirt softens the tough image he has as a prosecutor. The pinstripe shirt is a classic look, but the cut and the style is contemporary and progressive. We feel that the combination of tough and soft may appropriately represent his political views."
Stop by on Monday and Tuesday, when Cat goes on a search-and-destroy styling mission for Janet "You Can't Marry Your Horse" Rowland and Barbara "It's About the Children" O'Brien.


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The Public Relations Director produces the Your Public Schools newsletter, is responsible for media relations and the District's social media accounts, works with the OSC-TV 21, maintains portions of this website, and chairs special events like Dads Take Your Child To School Day, the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, and other District-wide events. The Public Relations Office can be reached at 716-286-4245.


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Fellow Rotarians:
This will be the first of many missives I send you throughout the year. I have named the traditional District Governor's newsletter 'District Happenings' because I want it to reflect what is going on in District 5040 and to this end I need your help in sending me material. The plan is to get this bulletin out to you mid month and we will supplement it with a couple of 'video newsletters' with a little help from my friends.
Having met so many of you at PETS and during the five district assemblies, I feel I have been in this position for ages. I came away from all of those meetings buoyed with the enthusiasm and support of Rotarians around the province and I know that we are in for a great year. Now that the installation season is over, we are into summer mode and from Prince Rupert to Pemberton Rotarians are organizing parades, serving in beer gardens, racing ducks, fishing, golfing, bike-riding and barbecuing. It was great to spend my first weekend as DG at RYLA Lake Else with some forty-five young leaders. Camp activities included search and rescue, dragon boating, team building and bench building. The extra efforts of the Rotarians from the two Terrace clubs in organizing, accommodating and supporting the weekend is commendable. It is clear, Rotary is alive and well in Terrace.
Congratulations to all the new presidents who by now have conducted their first meeting. Our RI President Ravi has given us a good theme to work with. 'Be a Gift to the World' provides us with the opportunity to give back for the many blessings and opportunities we have been given. It is a chance to use our talents, our knowledge, our time and our resources to serve the community and the greater world. To continue to 'do good in the world' we need new members to build our clubs and engaged and active members to keep them strong. Membership and support of the Foundation, 'our charity', are the keys to Rotary success and form the basis of my goals for this year. Support for youth programs and communications will also play a prominent role.
Invitations to the Day of Dialogue on November 21st will be out shortly and open registration will commence in September. Planning for the District Conference in Whistler is well under way and you can still take advantage of the early bird rates. Check out our website at www.celebraterotary.ca. Claire and I are looking forward to visiting your clubs in the fall. We start mid August with visits to the Prince George and Cariboo regions with stop-overs at the Youth Exchange Rebound Camp at Gavin Lake and the Tweedsmuir Trek near Burns Lake.
Meanwhile have a great summer and take some time to rest and relax with family and friends. Stay safe and let's hope we are freed from the wild fires that threatened the Sunshine Coast and Pemberton earlier this month. Claire and I would like to thank you for all the advice and good wishes we received at our installation night hosted by my home club in Tsawwassen. It was a fun night and we appreciated the creative gifts depicting various service projects throughout the district.
Let's work together for the good of Rotary and let's have a great time doing it!
John l. Anderson
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Rotary District 5040
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Message from RI President Ravi - Re: The Fight Against Polio
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This is the longest the country has ever gone without a case of polio and a critical step on the path toward a polio-free Africa. We've come a long way since the bleak years when the virus reached its peak. It was only a decade ago that polio struck 12,631 people in Africa- three quarters of all cases in the world.
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The Rotaractors of District 5040 would like to invite everyone to this year's opening PACE BBQ, Friday August 21 at 6pm, 7755 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC. The first chance to meet this year's fantastic participants!
Rebound Orientation Gavin Lake Sat Aug 15
Burns Lake Aug 18 12pm
Mackenzie Wed Aug 19 12pm
PG Yellowhead Thu Aug 20 12pm
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Prince George Tue Aug 25 12:15pm
PG Nechako BM Tue Aug 25 7pm
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I'm not complaining about twins. They develop an exceptional ability to share things and rarely fight.
However, The Littles have also developed this sense of justice and equality. Where if there are two of something, one will be intrinsically better and they will reconcile this difference.
Exhibit A:
The pajamas were different. One was better in their minds so one their own, they just split the jams (Their name for pajamas).
But the one they can't settle?
The identical and beloved "bear lovies". One is better and the spend approximately half of their 24 hours with this critter.
The difference is in the mouth (seriously?) and one is "cuter". We might have to go back two years and reinstitute our "Pick Day" for The Littles.
We are heading South today for a conference. It may be quiet around here this week as I don't think I'll have internet access. Hey, we might be surprised. :)
Prayer Points:
-Safe travels
-Spiritual refreshment


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This past weekend I wrapped up my show, "Plays and Poetry," at East Haddam Stage Company. We had a total of TWELVE performances, with an amazing audience ranging from friends and family, to celebrated poets, writers, and theater professionals.
Some of my favorite kind of work is ensemble work where each actor has the opportunity to portray various characters in different ways…That was exactly the experience I had!
I had the opportunity to perform two poems by Angela Mendez, "Until My Pen Dies," and "Apples and Oranges." I loved both of them for their raw feeling and simplicity. I don't know much about this poet except that she passed away several years ago at the age of 35. Every time I performed, I held the intention to honor her memory and channel the energy she intended for her pieces. It was an absolute thrill as an actor to perform such lovely and varied pieces. I encourage you, if you hold an interest for poetry, to check out some of her work.
In addition, we performed a REALLY FUN play called "Poets Don't Drive Porsches" by Reggie Mara, who turns out to be a really fascinating person! He came to the show (as did many of the poets) and was a very cool guy. You can find out more about him here:
Lastly, another lovely poem I performed with actress Rayah Martin, called "Garden Hussy Sympathizer," was written by Jacqueline Devlin. She is very sweet with some fun and edgy poems. You can learn more about her here:
Thanks to the East Haddam Stage Company for allowing me the opportunity to be exposed to, as well as to perform, such a range of interesting work.


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The chemise is made from some very crisp muslin (Moda, my fav). The wrists each have two rows of elastic, and the neckline is gathered with cord.
I hand bound thirty eyelets for the back lacing. The lacing cord is purchased cotton cord.
All the sleeve joins are tubes inserted with elastic and sewn in place. I was not able to do a fitting in person for this gown, and figured that would be the easiest way to ensure adjustability and fit while remaining true to the movie version.
The cloak is made from coat weight wool and the edges are finished with a blanket stitch. I we could not find a good image of the front closure of the cloak I used what I had on hand.


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Jazz Joni, With Love and Gratitude
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It's Joni Mitchell's birthday. For many singers of a certain age, she is the mother of us all, and many of us have a case of Joni. Her songs to aging children [still] come, you know? Joni goes way back as a jazz explorer, but the love goes both ways, and there's been a river of jazz explorations of her songbook. Yes, there was that multiple-Grammy-winning Herbie Hancock project, River: the Joni Letters, in 2007. But jazzers' interest in the JM songbook started well before that, and it doesn't show signs of slowing down. Which got me to thinking it'd be cool if somebody compiled a list of jazz singers who've covered Joni Mitchell. Thank you, Joni, for giving us so much greatness to work with, and showing us the way. Happy birthday!
Some notes before we get started:
• This list includes only performances released on CD. There've been notable concerts (Laurie Antonioli, whose Joni CD is in the works, Claire Martin and Ian Shaw), but this list is for released recordings only.
• There are many instrumental takes on Joni, but this list comprises only vocals by jazz singers
• All-Joni-albums come first, individual songs second (with one exception: Cassandra Wislon).
• Links on song titles lead to the recordings themselves. Links on album titles lead to artist website, album reviews, stores, videos, or whatever I could find that seemed relevant. For some reason some of the links aren't highlighted, but hover over the titles; most are live linked whether it looks like it or not.
• The list does not include the oft-recorded "Twisted" because it wasn't written by JM.
• Yes, I'm included in the list.
• If you want to see a far more comprehensive list of Joni covers in all genres, you must go to Joni Undercover, lovingly and exhaustively maintained by Bob Muller.
MOST IMPORTANT NOTE OF ALL: All I want is to get the conversation started; I'm sure I've missed a lot that should be included (and I'm sure many of them are in my iPod, on my CD shelves, or simply stuck in my brain's overloaded cache browser). It all comes down to you, dear reader, so please help me fill out the list by adding a comment (feel free to include links).
Leora Cashe and the Ross Taggart Trio: Another Side Now (Birth Records, 2008)
Ian Shaw: Drawn to All Things: Songs of Joni Mitchell (Linn Records, 2006)
Tierney Sutton: After Blue (BFM, 2013)
[Note: this album contains two tracks not written by JM]
Lydia Van Dam Group: Both Sides Now, A Tribute to Joni Mitchell (VIA Jazz)
Multiple Artists A Tribute to Joni Mitchell (Nonesuch, 2007)
Cassandra Wilson For The Roses
Karrin Allyson
Blue Motel Room (In Blue, Concord, 2002)
All I Want (Wild For You, Concord, 2004)
Help Me (Wild For You, Concord, 2004)
Dee Bell-Becker
Night in the City (Silva • Bell • Elation, Laser Records, 2014)
Cheryl Bentyne
Both Sides Now (Songs of Our Time, King, 2008)
Fay Claassen
Be Cool (Fay Claassen Sing! WDR Big Band Cologne, Challenge, 2010)
Denise Donatelli
Be Cool (What Lies Within, Savant, 2008)
Kate Hammett-Vaughan
Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire (Eclipse, MaximumJazz, 2004)
For the Roses (Eclipse, MaximumJazz, 2004)
Hilary Gardner
Chelsea Morning (The Great City, 2014)
Sarah Gazarek
The Circle Game (Yours, Native Language, 2005)
Carey (Return to You, Native Language Music, 2007)
Carla Helmbrecht
Song to a Seagull (One For My Baby, Heart Music, 1995)
Nicole Henry
Big Yellow Taxi (So Good, So Right: Nicole Henry Live, Banister Records, 2013)
Julie Kelly
Woodstock (Everything I Love, 2006)
Both Sides Now (Everything I Love, 2006)
River (I'm Gonna Lock My Heart, Pausa Records, 1986)
Diana Krall
A Case of You (Live in Paris, Verve, 2002)
Black Crow (The Girl in the Other Room, Verve, 2004)
Claire Martin
Be Cool (The Waiting Game, Linn, 1996)
Blue Motel Room (with Ian Shaw) (Too Darn Hot, Linn, 2004)
Kate McGarry
Chelsea Morning (Mercy Streets, Palmetto, 2005)
The Priest (If Less Is More, Nothing Is Everything, Palmetto, 2008)
Jane Monheit
A Case of You (Come Dream With Me, Encoded Music, 2001)
Mark Murphy
Barangrill (Mark ll, Muse, 1974)
Both Sides Now (This Must Be Earth, Phoenix, 1969)
Dianne Reeves
River (Bridges, Blue Note, 1999)
Both Sides Now (Quiet After the Storm, Blue Note, 1995)
A Case of You (In My Prime, RhiannonMusic, 2005)
Abigail Riccards & Tony Romano
Both Sides Now (Soft Rains Fall, 20ll)
Trelawny Rose
California (Shed a Little Light, Patois Records, 2013)
Janis Siegel
River (Short Stories, Atlantic, 1990)
Inga Swearingen
Black Crow (Reverie, Rhythome, 2005)
Christine Tobin
A Chair in the Sky (Yell of the Gazelle, Babel, 1996)
Roseanna Vitro
Be Cool (The Delirium Blues Project: Serve or Suffer, Half Note, 2008)
Cassandra Wilson
Black Crow (Blue Light Til' Dawn, Blue Note, 1993)
Andrea Wolper
Song to a Seagull (Parallel Lives, Jazzed Media, 2011)
Be Cool (Parallel Lives, Jazzed Media, 2011)


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Or you are seeking for a wireless + mini sized photo printer,
here's my review and experience with my pocket printer.
and it did help me a lot during Chinese New Year,
because I can print out photos with my BFF and each of us kept one as memory. =D
- 72.4 (w) x 120.9 (h) x 24.0 (d) mm; weighs 212 grams.
- Bluetooth/NFC enabled.
- Apps work with IOS and Android phones.
- Print size: 2" x 3"; 313 dpi.
- mini USB charging port.
- 500 mAh 7.4V Li-Polymer; claims to charge in 90 minutes and print 25 pics on single charge.
- Z 2.0 (Non-Sticky Back) ZINK printing paper.
For more details on specification, see here.
The packaging of this pocket printer is very simple.
When purchasing the printer, it included:
- Pocket printer x 1
- Adapter x 1
- Mini USB cable x 1
- Zink photo paper x 1 (10's)
the retailer sell RM399/unit.
And the Zink photo paper will RM50/pack with 30's.
The printer is well built-in and it's light (only 212g).
The on/off button is on the left;
while the mini USB port is on the right.
To reload zink paper,
open the top end and push the paper in.
(Max. 10's; blue smartsheet at the bottom; see the paper package for instructions)
you can remove the top flap and insert the paper accordingly. (This is easier)
To get the printer running,
you use NFC or bluetooth to connect.
If you're using bluetooth,
you can directly print the photo without any app installed in your mobile device.
Whilst, if you're using NFC (only for Android),
you are required to install "LG Pocket Photo" app.
You can edit your desired photo with the app;
Texts, frames, filters;
or you can even add QR quote on the photo.
Share it with your friends.
After finish customizing your photo,
press "print" to print your photo.
It takes around 45 seconds to 1 minute to complete.
It is easy to set up the connection between the devices.
And it's great that user does not need to refill ink for the printer,
since it is using Zink technology.
However, the color of printed photo is quite different from the original copy.
You will always get vintage-liked type of photo.
Over time, the Zink paper will turn yellow! =(
It will not affect the photo without white color.
But, if your photo contains white color background,
it turn to yellow! x_x
So, if you buy this printer,
please bear this in mind.
Align to its name, it is pocket-sized which make it easy to bring.
And it is zero ink printing,
which is quite impressive technology.
However, it is not as refined as it should be.
Personally think that the printing result is not worth the price that paid.
Zink paper is slight cheaper than the Instax film;
however, compared to the image quality,
Instax photo is much more better than Zink.
Features: 3/5
Design And Build Quality: 4/5
Performance: 2/5
Value For Money: 2/5
Overall Rating: 2.75/5


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This week is officially Turkey Stock Week. Each day we will review some of the basic fundamentals and technicals for a company that is setting up as a short opportunity. Today's stock in focus is DR Horton (DHI).
D.R. Horton, Inc. constructs and sells single-family homes designed primarily for the entry-level and move-up markets. The Company operates in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest, and Western regions of the United States. D.R. Horton also, through its financial services operations, provide mortgage financing and title agency services to homebuyers.
Some of the direction for these stocks is predicated on interest rates. If we continue to see rates rise, there could be trouble for some of the weakest in the sector.
Clearly homebuilders have been moving nicely on an upward trajectory as the housing market has been recovering with the help of ultra-low interest rates. One of the more interesting trends for this company is the outlook for EPS. Note that the growth has begun to slow and the forward estimates are showing a sharp slowdown.
In terms of the technical levels, there is weakness in the most recent trend for the stock. Not that price on the weekly chart remains in a consolidation zone with the general trend being down.
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Organizational Engineering Paradigm
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By the end of this course you will know yourself better than ever! Now it's time to find out how your unique personal style affects your communications and decision-making at work!
Assignment Expectations:
There are FOUR STEPS to this SLP:
FIRST: Go back and take a look at the article from the background readings:
You don't have to read the whole article!! Please read from the heading The Organizational Engineering (OE) Paradigm and STOP when you get to The TRIZ / OE "Bi-System."
SECOND: Take your best guess as to your top two "Strategic Processing Styles." Which seems to be your "primary" or #1 style, and which is your #2 style? You know yourself best, so this should be a highly educated guess! <grin>. Read the descriptions of the four styles, and think about it. Which two styles describe you best? Are you more of a:
RS = Reactive Stimulator,
LP = Logical Processor,
HA = Hypothetical Analyzer, or
RI = Relational Innovator?
THIRD: Take a look at Figure 3, and see how your top two styles combine to give you a "Strategic Pattern." See whether the combination of your top two styles makes you a:
Changer, or
FOURTH: Please write an essay in which you answer this question:
How do you think your top two "Strategic Processing Styles" and your "Strategic Pattern" affect your communications and decision-making at work?© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com June 4, 2020, 1:17 am ad1c9bdddf
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Step Two: Based on your reading - determine whether you are a Reactive Stimulator (RS), Logical Processor (LP), Hypothetical Analyzer (HA), or a Relational Innovator (RI). The RS is action oriented, decisive, and full of initiative. Unfortunately, they are also low on commitment and precision. The LP is very rational and detail oriented. These are the organized policy and procedure people. The LP is also very decisive, accountable, and committed. Unfortunately, the LP is not very creative or innovative. The HA is a problem solver, who considers all possible solutions before making a choice. The HA can identify the problem and see the best solutions to addressing the issue. Unfortunately, the HA lacks initiative and decisiveness. The RI is an innovator and trendsetter, excellent at generating ideas. The RI is creative and good at solving problems. Unfortunately, the RI is not tenacious or good at gathering data.
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Save The Date, Cricket United Day Is Back
Cricket United Day is back and the cricket charities teaming it up to make it happen - Chance To Shine, the Lord's Taverners and the PCA Benevolent Fund are asking you to save the date - Saturday, 16th August 2014.
One Of Many Success Stories
11-year-old Harry Walters from South London was just one of the many beneficiaries of last year's appeal. He has autism spectrum disorder and had always had negative experiences of sport, which changed when Harry found cricket.
He found his niche and is interacting with his peers on a level playing field rather than as a special educational needs pupil. Now, he even sleeps with his bat!
His mum Sam said: "We're so grateful to the cricket community and fans for giving our son a ray of sunshine during a testing time in his life.
"Cricket now means everything to Harry. Cricket United is a brilliant idea. It's amazing how one day can make a massive difference to the lives of so many."
The UK's biggest cricket awareness and fundraising day will be held at the Kia Oval on day two of England's fifth and final Test against India.
This is the second year of the initiative, which in 2013 helped raise money to improve lives through cricket.
Donations before, during and after the day helped the Lord's Taverners give hundreds of disabled children the chance to represent their schools at competitive cricket.
More than a thousand children are now playing cricket in state schools and learning key life skills such as teamwork, leadership and respect thanks to the work of Chance To Shine.
And the money has helped the PCA Benevolent Fund run a confidential helpline offering advice and treatment to players suffering with mental health issues.
After the initiative raised more than £70,000 last year, a repeat has been well supported, not least by the England & Wales Cricket Board and Surrey County Cricket Club.
Lycamobile have pledged their support by launching a brand new SIM card product for cricket fans this summer, with a donation being made to Cricket United charities for each of the products sold.
Now, everybody involved are calling on fans attending the Test match to come wearing blue to improve more lives through the sport of cricket.
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Superintendent's Page
The Braintree Public Schools (BPS) has an exceptional history of student performance: by almost any measure, Braintree students achieve at very high levels. With a complete and total focus on providing high-quality instruction that is personalized for every child, Braintree students are the direct beneficiaries of a school-community dedicated to providing outstanding teachers, extremely favorable class sizes (14:1), and academic support services that are second to none. All of our schools are designated Level I status by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), with the exception of Braintree High School (BHS), which is identified as a Level II school. BHS was recently named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top 500 high schools in the country, reaching number 15 out of over 200 high schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The BPS is currently engaged in reimagining and reconstructing its five-year strategic plan. In an effort to achieve even greater focus and become more effective in addressing the needs of our students and our changing school-community, we have identified four strategic goal areas:
- Curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Culture of learning and innovation
- Family and community engagement
- Wellness
Through these goals, we endeavor to:
- Analyze and evaluate information
- Collaborate and communicate effectively
- Prepare our students for a complex and changing world
- Solve complex problems
- Think critically and creatively
Beyond those skill sets, we believe our children need to develop the necessary habits of body and mind to stay physically, socially and emotionally well throughout their lives.
Please feel free to contact me or any of our schools for additional information or assistance.
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Some people find themselves more stressed at work this time of year simply because "they're already stretched too thin," and the holidays only give them more to get done. Add to that the fact that many employees take vacation time during the month of December, and there are two holidays within two weeks' time. So, the end result is fewer people with more to do.
Believe it or not, some employees' workloads actually lessen this time of year. Back when I was an Account Executive selling TV advertising, we had free time for shopping during the day because retailers were too busy to talk with our sales staff from Thanksgiving through the end of the year. Those were the days!
For employers who need to get projects completed or books closed by year's end, some ideas to reduce the stress levels of their staff are: bringing in a catered lunch, or giving their staff some time off during the workday when the stores are less full for some power shopping.
Despite high-stress levels, many people continue to look forward to the holidays as a time to celebrate. I think that employers should do all that they can to provide their employees with some way of celebrating, even if an event needs to be downsized due to financial constraints. In terms of down-sized celebrations, the post-recession trend has been toward either no party at all or a scaled down version, often on-site. During the recession years, there was a noticeable shift in employers scheduling holiday parties during lunchtime, rather than the dinner hour.
Remember that a holiday party is a great way to say thank you to employees for their hard work throughout the year. In a poll conducted by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., 89 percent of the human resources professionals they spoke to were planning holiday or year-end parties in 2014. "That is up from 82 percent in 2012 and 68 percent in 2011," according to the organization.
With many businesses operating 24/7, however, it can be impossible to get the entire staff together for a celebration. If that's the case, get creative. Comfort-Keepers, a local provider of in-home care for the elderly chooses to say thank you by giving all their employees a holiday ham.
A local doctor's office marks the holiday by its giving. The office sponsors a hat and mitten tree, which gets donated to the Children's Home of Reading. They also have a "dress down day," when employees bring in three non-perishable food items, which are then donated to Mary's Shelter, Bethany Children's Home and Berks Women in Crisis.
Holiday office party tips:
- Your organization can't force you to socialize with coworkers on your own time. But, even if you don't relish the idea of hanging out with your colleagues after hours, it's probably a good idea to go anyway, since it demonstrates solidarity.
- If alcohol is served, limit yourself to one or two drinks at the most. A workplace party is no place to over-indulge. Remember, you're going to have to face these people again very soon.
- During conversation at holiday parties, stay away from "shop talk," or a discussion of religion or politics. Don't be flirtations with colleagues, and leave your cell phone in your handbag or pocket. Better yet, leave those devices in your car.
- Ladies… it's ok to "sparkle it up" as long as it's done in good taste. No plunging necklines!
- Have fun. Partying together is a good way to build camaraderie. Just avoid having fun at anyone else's expense.
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Memorial Benches & Brick Pavers
The Grand Opening is in full swing for our newly renovated City Dog Park. The newly refurbished benches, drinking fountains, LED lighting, new walkways, irrigation and more shading for everyone. The new dog park features brand new sod so that your "best friend" can run, exercise, and meet new friends.
Now you can choose to memorialize a four-legged friend or family member with a donation to purchase an item below. Thank you for your support in advance.
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Memorial Dog Park Bench without plaque: $1,000.00
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> Terms of reference - Short Track High Performance Committee
The high performance programs of SSC are governed by two committees formed by the national team coaches, SSC staff, athlete representatives and elected members.
The High Performance Short Track Committee has the responsibility to develop and implement program policies and guidelines related to the selection, support, training and competition programs of the national short track teams and the selection and preparation of world championship, Olympic and major games teams.
The high performance short track committee is designed to provide our elite athletes with the resources necessary to assist them achieve their performance potential and provide Canada with success in international competition.
High performance short track programs are delivered at two National Training Centres that are located in Calgary and Montreal. The programs are delivered through a partnership arrangement with a number of organizations that each have a unique role in supporting the development of our elite skaters.
In addition to the specific responsibility to train and develop our elite skaters the high performance short track committee also provides guidance and support to the various regional programs that underpin our National Training Centres.
Jennifer Cottin - Chair
Andrew Lahey
Ron Richards
François-Louis Tremblay
> Check out the High Performance Short Track Committee Bulletins


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In the spirit of sustainable lodging, solar panels fixed to the roofs gather just enough juice to keep your fan turning all night and your interior lit. Every lodge features a whitewashed stone annex, and the familiar trappings of a traditional bath. Hot water flows from Kamu showerheads. And there's ample space to maneuver about as you make your daily ablutions.
On the apron of every lodge, a thatch-covered veranda and its rustic easy chairs encourage passive enjoyment of a timeless view over the slow-moving Mekong. Our full board accommodation in Luang Prabang features return river transfers.


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Dec 11, 2017
Whether you are looking for a stocking stuffer, an Eighth Night of Chanukah gift, or just want to give yourself a cool present, here are some newly released holiday CDs that are worth parking under the tree or in the shadow of the menorah:
Podcast 605 will givr you a listen to Champian Fulton's Christmas, With Champian which allows the underrated vocalist a chance to lend her talents to some Yuletide staples. I also give you a taste of Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Simply Christmas, which features the Hamilton alumnus in a soulful mood.
Dave Koz & Friends 20th Anniversary Christmas is the sixth holiday CD the smooth sax player has released. Joined by long time collaborators Rick Braun, Peter White and especially David Benoit, Koz has again carved out a special place in the jazz holiday pantheon.
If you like his sound let me point you toward Luke Sellick's Christmas EP. The Canadian multi-instrumentalist is joined by singer Sheena Rattai for a few tunes, and the sole problem with the release is that it's too darn short! C'mon Luke – let's have a full CD next time! This is way too enjoyable for just a handful of tracks.
Herb Alpert has enjoyed something of a revival these past few years, and he brings together a 45 piece orchestra and 32 voice choir for The Christmas Wish. If it's not the jazziest Herb has been, it is nice to hear that familiar trumpet sound on Christmas classics.
Lastly, Ultimate Christmas is not a new collection from Frank Sinatra, but it is a great sampler of Ol' Blue Eyes' holiday tunes. Particularly enjoyable are lesser played tunes like "I Wouldn't Trade Christmas" and "A Baby Just Like You" That will be sure to make spirits bright.
But wait - a Chanukah Jazz CD? Really? Oh yes – Eyal Vilner and his Big Band have recorded a wonderful mix of Jewish, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern and Brazilians sounds on Hanukkah, an album that uses traditional Hanukkah tunes as jumping off points for musical exploration. A real winner.


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"Puttu" is a breakfast dish and is very popular in the southern states of India especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is basically steamed rice cake with grated coconut .The thing about puttu is you either love it or don't like it at all . Luckily, everyone in my family loves it .It goes well with many curries most popular being kadala(black chana dal), curry, cheruvayar(horse gram )curry , chicken stew , banana or even sugar .I will post the recipe for the curries in upcoming posts. For today's post I am posting the recipe of puttu alone.It is also considered a complete power house breakfast. If you have puttu for one meal , it is so filling that you don't have to have anything else for the rest of the day .It is also healthy because it is steamed and there is no oil in the preparation ! The Puttu podi or rice flour used in the preparation is available in most Indian grocery stores .Using the store bought puttu powder (rice powder) makes the puttu preparation easier. However the rice powder also can be also made at home by soaking raw rice for 6 to 7 hours in water and then powdering the drained soaked rice in a food processor.I normally use the rice powder from the store.
Puttu making process with pictures – To make puttu , we need a special cooker or puttu maker . It has two parts to it – one is the bottom vessel which is a steamer where you add water for steaming.The other is a cylindrical compartment for filling the puttu mixture which sits on top of the steamer with a circular partition and pores for letting steam into it .The rice flour or puttu podi is mixed with warm water and salt till it is wet enough to come together.The grated coconut and rice flour mixture is added alternately and then placed on the steamer with the lid. Once the steam comes out of the pores of the top lid for about 3 to 4 minutes ,push the puttu out of the puttu maker using a pushing rod .The puttu rice cake breaks in the place where the coconut was filled as seen in the picture below.The end product is small little rice cakes which can eaten with curry or even with banana or simply adding a little sugar.
Puttu- Savory steamed rice cake
A breakfast dish made with rice powder and grated coconut based on Indian cuisine from Kerala and perfect for breakfast and served with curry or banana .
- 6 cups Puttu Podi (Rice flour)
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- salt to taste
- 4 cups luke warm water
- Take Puttu podi or rice powder in a large bowl and add salt to it.
- Sprinkle lukewarm water and continue to mix it.
- At the end of mixing , the consistency should be like wet sand to build a sand castle at the beach 🙂
- Take a Puttu maker and fill water in the the bottom container (steamer) and bring it to a boil.
- Fill the top (cylindrical) part of the puttu maker alternately with shredded coconut and 2 tbsp of puttu mixture until it is filled to the very top.
- Close the lid and place it on the steamer.
- Wait for about 8 to 10 minutes until steam starts to come out from the openings or pores of the lid.
- Lift the top portion of the puttu maker out of the steamer by using the wooden handle and push the puttus (rice cakes) out using the pushing stick (as shown in the picture) into a container.
- Puttus are now ready to be served. It is best eaten with kadala (black chana dal) curry, cheruvayar (horse gram ) curry ,chicken stew , banana or even sugar! Enjoy 🙂


text: It's that time of year again in Tiburon, California – THE TIBURON CLASSIC CAR SHOW. With an amazingly beautiful location along the waterfront and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, afionadods bring out their favorite cars. From the newest, fastest McLaren and Ferrari to an old classic Cadillac convertible, a classic 60s Porsche to a well used motorcycle, a 60s "woody wagon" to a classic MG, there is something to fascinate everyone. Add food trucks, vendors and music and you have a fun day by the Bay in a spectacular setting. You can even take the ferry boat to get there!


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Here are some of my favourite engagement shoot photos from my lovely couples.
Featured Engagement Shoots
Engagement shoots are such a wonderful opportunity to get a bit of practice done before your wedding day. This will help you overcome any nerves you may have about being in front of the camera, and also give you a chance to see how I work and shoot you. It can feel a little daunting when it comes to having professional photographs taken, but an engagement shoot is a great way to experience this and know what to expect on your wedding day.
Fancy being nosey at some of the wonderful engagement shoots I have had the pleasure of photographing? Click on any of the photos above to be transported to one of the engagement shoot galleries to take a look!
Whilst browsing, you can also check out the wedding photography galleries or explore the blog to see more photos and details about the different weddings and shoots I have shot.


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There's no better mission statement than "do the right thing."
Maple Leaf expects to invest $10 million in Feed Opportunity over five years
With the goal of cutting Canadian food insecurity in half by 2030, Maple Leaf Foods looked to spread its story of change across the country. Centred on the Feed Opportunity website, The Works helped develop an arsenal of educational and inspirational communications including posters, banners and social media content. Designed to engage both the public and stakeholders, the campaign's aesthetic and language leverage a polished, journalistic approach that serves as a foundation for a growing initiative.


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Terry Carey • 20 August 2018 20:52Steve if this message or one very similar comes through twice it's because of the dreaded cyber gremlin which seems to beset FR. I agreed with you about Ben Stokes and that it's a disgrace really that he was let off. Do we really need to try to put cricket above all else? I don't think so.
Steve • 20 August 2018 21:06Cheers Terry, 4 people committing ABH on National TV and Social media and they're all found Not Guilty, what sort of message does that send out???
Terry Carey • 20 August 2018 21:27It's beyond belief lately Steve - I've seen cases where illegal immigrants have raped juveniles - once it was a 19yr old Somali with a seven year old lad and another time another young Somali with a nine year old girl. In both cases their lawyers pleaded that they didn't know it was illegal in this country and they got let off. We were always told ignorance of the law is no excuse so why the difference for those bastards?
Steve • 20 August 2018 21:39I'm lost for words Terry, I wouldn't even hang the sick bastards!! God forgive me, but I'd make them suffer and give them a long slow painfull death!!
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 20 August 2018 21:59Rusty razor blades spring to mind, Steve.
Pamela Forbes • 20 August 2018 22:03Just to re mind them it was illegal and to deter others they should have been castrated.
Terry Carey • 20 August 2018 22:24The thing I find most ridiculous is that the Judges who let them off are still sitting on such cases. Perhaps we could include them in the punishment being suggested here and let it be known that any further decisions like this will find more of the bewigged idiots joining them. That I think would make them all more mindful of their care in reaching a judgement - straight out of the traditional rule book and not this type of behaviour.
Terry Carey • 24 August 2018 20:48If anyone starts wondering about the opening post in this thread it was about me having to renew my bus pass. That at present is once every three years so since we are now in the seventh year of 'I've been wondering' I've just got word that I need to do it again. Thankfully at present I can still qualify for a three year one because apart from having a pacemaker all else is fine. Strangely my eyesight has improved over the last couple of years and I no longer need distance glasses although I carry a pair in the car just in case.
So, I've been wondering if it has anything to do with the tablets I started on about the same time as the improvement began. They are to thin the blood but nowhere near as powerful as some others or Warfarin. Could it be simply a better blood flow? Food for thought methinks!
Bob (Tuffy ) Draper • 28 August 2018 11:38I have been wondering how our brain sees things what are not there
John Richards • 28 August 2018 13:46I had to look for a while, Bob. I'd be no good as an eye witness !
Steve • 28 August 2018 17:52
Originally Posted by John RichardsI'm struggling John!!
Terry Carey • 29 August 2018 17:33AAAaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhhh! Just managed to resist starting an answer with 'So'. Steve - you're a sadist!
Steve • 29 August 2018 17:47Lol, don't do it Terry!! it's getting ridiculous!! :)
Terry Carey • 6 September 2018 23:39And there's the 'I've wanted to do this all my life'; I've been on a journey to get here' - ????; 'This is what I've always wanted - dreamed of - longed for - ever since I was (insert age here) - 'I've always admired Simon Cowell'.
Richard Parr • 10 September 2018 14:49Never start a sentence with a proposition. That's wot I wuz tort!
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 10 September 2018 15:29
Originally Posted by Richard ParrAnd I wuz tort never to accept one !!
Bill • 10 September 2018 15:49
Originally Posted by Rosemary (Kim) DimondLove it. (lol)
Terry Carey • 10 September 2018 18:20I have to say 'Oops' and apologise for my slovenly way of starting my post on the 6th September. Yes, I can slip up with the best of 'em.
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 10 September 2018 20:34OK, over to you, Steve !!
Terry Carey • 13 September 2018 16:25What I think is worse is when politicians start by saying 'I'll answer that in a moment but first of all I'd like to mention.........' That's when you know they are NOT going to answer the question but launch into a load of guff nothing to do with what they have been asked and usually they totally avoid the subject altogether.
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 13 September 2018 22:29Can't say it's the top one but it is mine and I have heard it repeated many times - "WE MUST NOT, AND WILL NOT, LET THIS HAPPEN AGAIN" !!!!
Bill • 14 September 2018 11:32So, let me be very clear, 'there are lessons to be learned'. My TOP one has been relegated to third in the league. IT MUST NOT,AND WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. Also, "Let me be very clear, I did not have sex with that woman" (sorry, but it had to be done)
Terry Carey • 14 September 2018 20:30'I have every confidence in the Prime Minister who is doing a marvellous job! Accredited to almost every senior Toryover the last two years.
John Daly • 23 September 2018 09:59Spanish,Italian etc. Football Managers here in the U.K. who speak better English than most of the British Players who have been born here are now being referred to as the "Gaffer"plus ex.players now being on T.V. as pundits saying "He put in a good shift today" you would think he had been working down a coal mine instead of playing football for 90 minutes plus earning more for that one game that a Collier would earn in a year.
Terry Carey • 26 September 2018 21:20I've been wondering why we get so many people who come on but then disappear as quickly as they arrive. They often ask questions but if you try to help and offer solutions they usually don't even bother to reply. Odd isn't it and a bit annoying if you've done some research for them.
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 26 September 2018 21:48Makes one wonder what they are really looking for Terry, I sometimes find it a bit suspicious, almost as if they are gathering info and when they don't find it immediately they just disappear.
Terry Carey • 27 September 2018 20:26Hi Kim, I can usually spot that type because most of them fancy writing a book based on others experiences. If Admin spot them they kick them off straight away.
Caroline Heraghty • 28 September 2018 00:02I have been wondering about my mother's father, my grandfather is he still alive, where does he live did he have any other children,will I ever find him..his name I believe is Gary McGregor served as a petty officer and was in Derry City N.I 1955/1956 Marines (Sea Eagle) if anyone knew him..lost in thoughts...wondering
John Daly • 9 October 2018 19:19Hello Terry,
Well Admin certainly missed out on Paul Whites blatant attempt to promote his books not only on here but also on Amazon. There were at least four different books and he also had the nerve to make out that he was just a ex serviceman.
Terry Carey • 9 October 2018 22:18H John,
I hope you're feeling better lately - it's a beggar when you are not at your best so onwards and upwards me old mate. Admin have admitted many times that they don't monitor the site as they used to do. I remember way back when they would close threads if they thought that people were straying from the basic premise. However they are definitely against anyone making money from the site - except themselves so they only need a word and the boom comes down.
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 9 October 2018 22:32Hi Terry and JD, if you look back you will find that Paul White's thread was only locked out after I had asked for help from Bob Draper, bless him !!
John Daly • 28 October 2018 09:56As all these claims for sexual harassment in the work place from years back are being made and i wonder if i could also stake a claim. When i was 17 and waiting for my National Service papers ( 1954 ) my Uncle who was the Manager over the packing department in a tailoring factory in Leeds got me a job in his dept. It was a family business and they made Ladies coats, skirts, suits and two piece outfits. we were very busy and as we packed the garments the hangers were thrown into empty Tea chests and i had to take them onto the next floor where the finished and pressed garments were to be hung. Apart from a few older men among the workers i was the only teenager lad among some 100s or so girls and women. Most times when i was in the lift with the Tea chests there where the same 2 or 3 girls used to get in and there was much pushing and groping. In those days, more than one at a time was quite overwhelming (Stupid Boy Pike) So i would like to know who I can Sue for damages
Also these girls would press the stop button between floors and one of the Hussys would press her quite large breasts into mine. Being composed i would reply with "Gerroff"
John Daly • 1 November 2018 07:29I have an appointment at Cheltenham General Hospital this morning for a Checkup I am hoping they don't keep me in as reading on line about Human Poo falling through the ceiling onto a Patient .
Just go on to "Gloucestershire live " and you will see some interesting stories, including this.
There is another concerning these "Fake Fags" being found to contain animal poo. mainly by "European Style "shops ??????? What does that mean Are we to afraid to say "Asian / Polish etc" anymore.
Maybe that's why "Apu" the Asian shopkeeper has been written out of "The Simpsons"
John Daly • 1 November 2018 08:32Lovely story in Line " Gloucestershire Live "
Story and Pictures on there about "Hoppy" the Goose who wa born with a deformed leg and is taken out in his own Pram. His owner David Taylor who has raised him from birth says " Hoppy was born with this problem so they take him everywhere they go. He even sleeps in the House"
Terry Carey • 15 November 2018 16:26All I can say if dear old Hoppy is being wheeled about he won't be losing any weight and erm, Christmas is fast approaching. Food for thought?
Pamela Forbes • 1 December 2018 00:16Saw this and thought it worth sharing.......
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John Daly • 1 December 2018 07:13Terry, Pamela Kim and Co.
A week last Friday i had one of my Stroke/ Seizures about 3 a.m. and although i did not know anything about it my Wife and the neighbors certainly did. As they where short of Ambulances Two Fire Engines turned up and as we live in a small cul. de. sac. of Four houses most of the rest area it seems were up and out. An Ambulance did turn up a little later and took over. The first thing i knew was in the Hospital under sedation an awful pain in my Willy and not been Jewish i imagined it was something under my Foreskin. I was trying to remove it but it seems it was a Nurse inserting a tube into my Bladder. i came round on the Sunday and was finally allowed home on Tuesday evening with even more tablets than before.. Just before i left i was sat in the chair at the bedside and thought i saw a tablet of mine on the floor, in my haste to get it i forgot about being attached to the Urine bag plus the drip into my vein. Luckily neither became unattached but i crashed to the floor and have got a painful bruise down my thigh. Apart from that
and spilling water over my bedding i did o. k. although i think they were glad to be rid of me.
Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 1 December 2018 19:00
Originally Posted by John DalyHello JD - so sorry to hear you have been struck down again - what a very strange experience !! At least you do seem to have had the full treatment and care. Glad you are home and hopefully feeling much better now. All good wishes to you, take care. Love Kim x
Terry Carey • 2 December 2018 00:07Hi John,
I hope you have a quick follow up with a consultant and a proper investigation into what the problem is. In the meantime you'll have to let someone else pick things up or get a 'helping hand' from the hospital. They are the kind of thing you used to see shopkeepers using to put thing in and out of window displays. Patricia was given one when she had her hip done and still uses it every day for going in the kitchen cupboards - especially the lower ones.
Do you think your recent trip to Leeds had anything to do with it if you did the driving? Whatever, please take care my dear old friend and I'm with Kim in saying I wish you all the best. I'm sure Pamela won't be long before she gets in touch as well.


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Happy May everyone, I hope the month has been treating you well so far! As I sit down and begin to write to you, I'm in a Cigar shop with my boyfriend, Rob. Yes, a cigar shop! Just two years ago I would've balked at the idea of sitting in a shop like this; afterall, I've never even finished a whole cigarette, so I would have easily passed this place by. But, for the past couple of months, I've accompanied Rob inside this shop meeting men from various backgrounds, who share a similar love of smoking fine cigars. As odd as it may sound, it's peaceful here, the colors are warm, the wood is polished so beautifully that you can almost catch your own reflection, there's a wall full of beautifully crafted pipes, and cigars for every palate. My boyfriend and are the youngest in the shop this afternoon, while he sits in a section of the shop that looks much like a formal living room chopping it up with men that look like they just came from the golf course, I sit at a desk set up by the shop owner for me to be comfortable while I write. Being the only woman in the shop has its benefits! Within moments a chess game takes place in the corner, I notice Rob gravitate to that section, because mastering chess is his mission; and I, begin to feel the inspirational flow of writing enter the room.
I've been doing a lot of self reflecting lately, a "self status check" if you will, in part because I'm approaching my birthday in June and also because my life is the only one I have to live, so I want to make sure I'm doing a good job at it. Just sitting in this shop today, I realize how reserved I was in my twenties, which some may find hard to believe since our twenties are often said to be a wild and crazy decade. As a child, I feared not making it past my high school graduation...I thought the world would've come to an end by then...in fact, I remember a sinking feeling in my stomach when as a child I attended my oldest sister's high school graduation, knowing mine would be coming up in a few short years, which meant Doom's Day. Once I made it past my graduation year I felt so relieved...and the world was still in tact! At 24, when my psychic abilities came to the surface and I began doing readings for a living, I walked very carefully in fear that one false move would wipe my abilities away...I've since learned that is not the case either. I laugh thinking back on some of the many beliefs I had!! I did learn a lot of responsibility during those years but I also lived fearing the death of who I was. So now, as I prepare to bid adieu to age 35, having a better grasp on who I am, and why I'm here, my eyes have definitely opened for me to see more of what makes up this thing called life.
What if you were told that the average person only uses 40% of their true vision? You're initial response might be to question what that means? Well, in a nutshell, fear and lack of self presence impede our sight. Yesterday, as I was doing the second series of recordings for my 2012: A Channel's View, the messages that came through were stressing the importance of keeping our eyes open. As it was stated during my channeling, our eyes are being overly stimulated from the lights we sit under, what we see on television, and other external stimuli that distracts us from seeing truth. As a result, we often miss a lot of the things that really matter including what our intuition is trying to tell us over the advise of others, our own fears, and life's distractions.
When entering my room, the first thing I do is cut on the light...why? Because I can't see in the dark.
What if you turned off all the lights in your home and sat and observed your surroundings? For many this can be an uncomfortable thought because the mind may go directly to feeling unsafe. If that is the case, walk throughout your house and once you've established that your safe, cut off the lights. I tried this and my first instinct was to close my eyes but instead I kept them open and just became aware of my presence in the room, I began to become aware of what was around me, and soon my eyes began to adjust to the lack of light and a certain peace came over me. We often navigate through life in the dark, unsure of what's ahead for us, fearful or impatient over the unknown, and looking for the light switch. Our beliefs, upbringing, or relationships may cause us to think that what we see, or what we have is all that life has to offer. When what's needed instead is for us to be still in this place, allow all of our senses to turn up, and the uncomfortable feeling to be transformed into peace, resulting in a clearer idea of what's the best next course of action. I can't tell you how many times I have told clients during a reading that they are exactly where they are suppose to be...welcome this place. It's not always easy to hear, because it can feel so uncomfortable, but it's needed. We become sharper that way.
What does keeping our eyes open look like in our daily lives? Avoiding the temptation of getting caught up in other's drama, or creating our own for that matter; monitoring our emotional reactions to what we're watching on tv, what are we buying into? Noticing our outlook on life, are we residing in fear or in a settled posture trusting that where I am is where I'm suppose to be? Are our opinions of ourselves or our lives being dictated by someone else's opinion of what's best for us? In uncertainty, how are you adjusting your eyes? What reality is your perception creating? What are we missing by keeping ourselves distracted?
Fortunately, over time I became less protective of myself (from a fear based place) and more welcoming of what my life wants to show me, and I hope I help you do the same. Through both the joys and discomforts of our lives, keep looking to achieve a greater fullness because in life, no matter how much we think we know, if willing, our eyes can always show us more.


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I am a transgender woman. I am not a professional counselor. I have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. I am romantically attracted to women, which makes me a lesbian. There is a common misconception among cisgender people that trans people, by definition, experience a particular sexual orientation. To be specific, that trans women are really just effeminate gay men, and that trans men are just masculine lesbians. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
The reality is that neither gender identity nor sexual orientation are truly binary, and they are not directly linked. Just as we now recognize a broad spectrum of sexual orientations, from pure heterosexual to pure homosexual, and everything in between, so are we beginning to recognize that gender identity experience also exists along a similar continuum. Those continua exist separately in most, if not all, individuals.
There is an ongoing controversy among trans people as to whether being transgender is truly a mental / emotional issue, or whether it arises from physical causes. My opinion is that it is analogous to the way homosexuality was at one time considered a mental illness. I see the evidence for the physical causes of being trans, and at the same time, am willing to acknowledge that my culture's reaction to gender variance causes emotional problems for many, but not all, trans people. Acceptance is growing. Sadly, so is the backlash to that acceptance.
Appropriate medical treatment can go a long ways toward alleviating those emotional problems. Therapy focused on coping techniques can also be highly beneficial for many transgender people. Gender therapy in general can be instrumental in answering the question "Am I transgender?"
Unfortunately, many of the reasonable and necessary treatments are, in much of the world, not covered by insurance and must be paid for out of pocket. Medical transition, particularly, can be quite costly. Trans people frequently go without needed care due to the expense of that care. Others will engage in the underground economy in order to get the care they desperately need.
From personal experience, I will say that my life became immensely better as a result of my transition (at age 52). I encourage anyone questioning their gender to seek counseling. Should you decide to transition (socially or medically) you will likely find that peer support is also very valuable. Having someone to talk with about this momentous decision is a wonderful feeling. You don't have to do this alone.


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The United Nations General Assembly designated every 31st October as World Cities Day. World Cities Day promotes sustainable, inclusive urbanization around the world and engenders international cooperation to address the challenges of urbanization. Urbanization is happening at a phenomenal rate. Half the world's population now live in cities, and this is projected to increase to two-thirds by 2050.
This year, the global observation of World Cities Day will be hosted by Ekaterinburg, in the Russian Federation. The theme is "Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations".
The celebration of World Cities Day 2019 will be supported by UN-Habitat, Ministry of Construction Industry, Housing of the Russian Federation, the administration of the Sverdlovsk region and the City of Ekaterinburg.
October 30 in the framework of the global observance of the World Cities Day, the National Youth Council of Russia and UN-Habitat will co-organize a youth event «Generation 2030: Implementing the Urban Dimensions of SDGs».
It is expected that the youth event will be attended by more than 100 young people from different regions of Russia and other countries: 17 SDG Youth Ambassadors in Russia, representatives of youth public associations, young architects and urbanists, young mayors, deputies and other representatives of active youth. The keynote address will be delivered by Ms. Maimunah Binti Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat.
Young people selected to participate in the youth platform will also be able to participate in the main program of World Cities Day on October 30-31, 2019.
- Young people selected to participate in the youth platform will also be able to participate in the main program of World Cities Day on October 30-31, 2019!
- Selected participants will need to fund their own participation, including transport to Ekaterinburg, accommodation and local transfers.
- 18-35 y.o.
- representatives of youth NGOs
- young architects and urbanists
- young mayors, deputies
- students
- students and other representatives of active youth, who are working with urban development and SDGs
Application Process
Apply online through the given link.
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Winning an Oscar is an undeniable milestone is an actor's career. For newer actors, it can open doors to amazing roles and for more seasoned professionals, winning can validate a long and challenging career.
It is widely believed that many of the award granting organizations, such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, have favorite actors and actresses that tend to win out over others. While this may be true about nominations, in fact, it is still quite rare to win multiple Oscars in acting categories.
In total, there have only been 39 actors and actresses with more than one Oscar win for acting. This list includes such megastars as; Marlon Brando, Robert Deniro, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jessica Lange. Even more illustrious than winning two Oscars, is the rare feat of winning 3 or more. This club holds only 6 members to date; Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Walter Brennan, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, and Daniel Day-Lewis.
While it is always fun to root for the under dog, it is nice to see some of the world's most talented actors and actresses consistently rewarded for all of their hard work.
This year, there are quite a few actors and actresses expected to be nominated, and possibly join the "Multiple Oscars Club";