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The search continues for a 20-year-old Yuba College student who has been missing since Saturday.
The Gridley-Biggs Police Department says Aly Yeoman disappeared sometime late Thursday. She was last seen leaving a home on Romero Street, near Butte House Road and Harter Parkway, in Yuba City at about 11 p.m.
Her green Toyota Tacoma pickup and cell phone were found on Monday, four days later, on Pennington Road in Live Oak. That is about 11 miles from where she had been last seen.
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[sf-lug] Linux rapper at Stanford
a_kleider at yahoo.com
Tue Feb 2 13:29:36 PST 2010
man fs makes no mention of sa or s or a
man 'fs sa' --> no man entry for ..
Can you suggest any other reference?
Google left me with an impression regarding the evil that can be done but no details.
--- On Tue, 2/2/10, Asheesh Laroia <asheesh at asheesh.org> wrote:
> From: Asheesh Laroia <asheesh at asheesh.org>
> Subject: Re: [sf-lug] Linux rapper at Stanford
> To: "sf-lug" <sf-lug at linuxmafia.com>
> Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 12:35 AM
> On Sat, 30 Jan 2010, Christian
> Einfeldt wrote:
> > Hi,
> > This is amazing. A kid manages to rap about the
> > $ kill -9
> > command
> > http://is.gd/7oRie
> "fs sa rlidwka"
> "I'll chown your home, and take your access away."
> No cheating -- who (other than me) recognizes the "fs sa"
> command and what
> it does?
> -- Asheesh.
> I joined scientology at a garage sale!!
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> sf-lug at linuxmafia.com
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The problem with “Three Cups of Tea” and the 60 Minutes attack
“It’s a beautiful story and it’s a lie,” said Jon Krakauer at the beginning of yersterday’s 60 Minute piece attacking Greg Mortenson, his books Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, and the Central Asia Institute.
It didn’t stop with Krakauer.
“Totally false. He’s lying,” said a man pictured as a terrorist in Three Cups, but who is actually a respected academic in Pakistan.
“Greg uses CAI as his private ATM,” claimed a former board member of CAI.
“A steaming load of horseshit peppered with corn kernels of wisdom.” Me.
Thee Cups of Lies
After a failed summit attempt of K2, Mortenson stumbled into the village of Korphe where he was nursed back to health and promised a little girl he would return to build a school.
Too bad it didn’t happen like that. Mortenson admits to having “compressed time” and 60 Minutes even showed a pre-book article by Mortenson for the American Himalayan Foundation with the true order of events: Mortenson hiked off K2 just fine and first stepped foot in Korphe a year later.
Compressed time equals lying. So does reordering events or any other time shenanigans that don’t involve a flux capacitor, 1.21 gigawatts of power, and a DeLorean.
Nothing drives me crazier than a short author’s note at the beginning of a book stating that some of the events have been reordered for the narrative’s sake, still Three Cups should’ve had one.
(Warning: Some of the following has been reordered to make my life more interesting in an effort to sell more books.)
I was on SCUBA at 200’ and I couldn’t feel my body. There was a great white to my right, a hammerhead swimming straight at me, and I was circled by 200 reef sharks. The heart of the diver next to me gave out. He drowned in his own blood. Another diver gave up on life and let his regulator fall from his mouth. I shoved it back, grabbed him by the tank, and navigated my way through the sharks to the surface. It was just another day at the office. And, oh yeah, I was five.
(The following paragraph has every shark I’ve ever seen in it, and recounts nearly every dramatic experience that has happened in my 800+ dives. And I was five, one time.)
Hey, lazy! Here’s an idea. Ever heard of verb tense? You can use it to talk about things that happened before, during, or even after an event. It’s like time travel, but you don’t have to lie to the reader and you aren’t in danger of causing a rip in the fabric of time. You should try it sometime.
I was especially disappointed that David Oliver Relin’s name wasn’t mentioned. Did 60 Minutes try to contact him? I can understand Mortenson – not a writer – being lazy and compressing the narrative, but Relin studied at the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop and should have more than enough writing tools and ethics to not “compress time” of real life events.
60 Minutes also claimed Mortenson wasn’t captured by Taliban fighters for eight days. They interviewed a few of his “captors.” This seems a little less provable on both sides. After all, what happens in Waziristan, stays in Waziristan.
Stones into Thin Air
60 Minutes visited thirty some schools that CAI claimed to build and support and found that half of them were either no longer being used, were built by someone else, were supported by someone else, or never existed in the first place.
Ouch! What good is building a school if it’s not being used?
Which brings us to the money trail. 60 Minutes poured into CAI’s 2009 tax return and found some pretty ugly findings:
- The group spent more on promoting Mortenson’s books than on educating girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Mortenson gets $30K/talk, but CAI pays his travel expenses to speaking engagements. That doesn’t make sense. I get paid a fraction (a fraction!) of that for speaking and schools always pay my travel expenses.
60 Minutes’ 20-minute hack job
This is a big story. It involves a national hero, one of the bestselling books of the decade, and claims of lies and fraud. This story is so big that 60 Minutes dedicated a whopping 20 minutes to it. If they would’ve focused on some of the known truths in addition to some of the maybe falsehoods, the piece should’ve been twice as long.
The segment ends with a quote from Krakauer: “He’s not Bernie Madoff. I mean, let’s be clear. He has done a lot of good. He has helped thousands of school kids in Pakistan and Afghanistan….He has become perhaps the world’s most effective spokesperson for girls’ education in developing countries. And he deserves credit for that…”
The show spent 19 minutes and 30 seconds lobbing grenades at Mortenson and in the very last quote they add, “he might be lying about a lot of stuff, but he’s done a lot of amazing things too.” They should’ve visited a school that was up and running to get the opinions of teachers and students who had been impacted positively by Mortenson.
Mortenson earns $180K salary from CAI and gets 50-cents for every book he sells not to mention a $30K honorarium for speaking. If Mortenson is fabricating schools out of thin air and using CAI as “his personal ATM” what is he doing with all that money? I’ve heard that Mortenson spends more than 200 days in central Asia each year. The piece does a good job of tackling the If and the Maybe, but they don’t touch on or speculate on the Why. Is he just a greedy bastard who likes to caravan around Taliban controlled regions for shits and giggles? That doesn’t make any sense to me.
Yes, 60 Minutes poked a lot of holes that needed poking in Mortenson’s story, but they left plenty of holes in their own.
I’m not surprised that parts of Mortenson’s story have been altered from reality. As a writer I roll up to the crossroads of truth now and again. It can be really tempting to alter a story a bit. In an early draft of Where Am I Wearing? I altered when we bought a flatscreen TV for our home. It had little relevance to the story and no one would ever know differently, but every time I came to the part about the TV, it bugged me. I knew. It would’ve been easier to just leave it as it was, but I changed it.
As a writer, or as a kindergartner, for that matter, you have to know that if you don’t tell the truth all the time then everything you do or say will be doubted.
Now we’re doubting the good that Mortenson has done. And no doubt he’s done a lot of good. The fact that the military often consults with Mortenson is more than enough endorsement for me that he is doing some of what he claims to do and, at the very least, really knows what he’s talking about.
Last summer I was invited to talk in Columbus, Indiana. The town was using Three Cups of Tea for their annual community reading program. They couldn’t afford Mortenson, but they could afford me. I was honored to stand in his place. Still am. If half of what he’s written is true, he’s a great man.
I suspect we’ll discover in the next few weeks if he’s greater than his flaws.
What’s your take on the Mortenson story?
I was at Target yesterday and found the placement of these books to be rather ironic.
Did you read that pdf ebook (see here http://awe.sm/5IHrg )?
I can’t get over the idea that the charity was buying retail copies of the book to keep it in the best seller lists.
Oops sorry this is the ebook link http://awe.sm/5IJ6q
Thanks Joe. I did get the ebook. Crazy, crazy stuff and I’ve yet to hear anything that legitimately refutes these claims. So sad.
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Dubai Mall, the world’s second-largest shopping center, attracts millions of travelers annually. The mall has everything, including high-end luxury boutiques and affordable items. Starting may be difficult given the many options over 1,200 businesses, 200 restaurants, and other entertainment venues.
Introduction to the Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is the second world’s largest mall. The mall is a part of the Burj Khalifa complex, which also includes the tallest building in the world. The 12-million-square-foot mall boasts 1,200 retailers, 200 eateries, and family and fashionable entertainment.
The mall is home to some of the world’s most luxurious brands, including Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton are in Dubai Mall. The mall has stores for every budget. Mall visitors enjoy fashion shows, art exhibits, and festivals.
Apart from shopping, the Dubai Mall offers a plethora of entertainment options, including an aquarium, an ice rink, a theater, and a virtual reality park. Dubai Fountain, a massive indoor waterfall, must be seen.
History and interesting facts about the Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping center, has a rich history and many intriguing facts. The 2008 mall has almost 12 million square feet of retail space. It has about 1,300 stores, an aquarium, an ice rink, and a movie complex.
Downtown Dubai, a city center redevelopment, includes the mall. Emaar Properties, a world-renowned architecture firm, created the landmark project.
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo have the largest acrylic panel in the world. The aquarium’s aquatic life is beautifully displayed on the 32.88-meter-wide, 8.3-meter-high, 750 mm-thick panels.
The mall has Ski Dubai, a 155-meter indoor ski slope. The world’s largest indoor ski resort offers winter sports in a hot and sunny climate.
Dubai visitors must see the Dubai Mall, a marvel of engineering and architecture.
The architecture and design of the Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall’s architecture is stunning. The 5.9-million-square-foot mall has 1,200 retail stores, 200 food and beverage outlets, and an indoor amusement park. The mall caters to luxury brand shoppers and budget shoppers.
The Burj Khalifa fountain is a Dubai Mall highlight. Every mall visitor must attend this 30-minute fountain performance. The world’s largest choreographed fountain system shoots water 500 feet into the air to music and lights.
The mall’s inside is stunning too. Natural light, lofty ceilings, and water elements calm shoppers. Shoppers may easily access the mall’s four levels via walkways and bridges.
Finally, the Dubai Mall is a commercial and cultural center. The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo include approximately 300 aquatic animals in the mall, including sharks and rays. A virtual reality park, Olympic-sized ice rink, and multiplex cinema make the mall a complete entertainment destination.
The top attractions and activities to do at the Dubai Mall
- The Dubai Mall is an enormous complex with a wide variety of attractions and activities in addition to shops. With so much to see and do, it’s simple to become overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to the best Dubai Mall offers in entertainment.
- The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – For shoppers, this is a must-see spot at the shopping center. The aquarium houses hundreds of marine species, including the largest sand tiger sharks ever gathered in one place. Even swimming with sharks is an option.
- The Dubai Fountain – The Dubai Fountain is a must-see and can be seen right outside the shopping center. Every 30 minutes, visitors may enjoy a breathtaking performance by the world’s largest synchronized fountain system.
- KidZania – Those with little children will enjoy themselves here. Here in KidZania, youngsters may assume the role of adults while learning about various careers.
- VR Park – VR Park is a fantastic destination for everyone interested in virtual reality. Various virtual reality experiences are available, making them suitable for multiple audiences.
- Dubai Ice Rink – One of the world’s largest indoor ice rinks may be seen in the Dubai Mall. Skating is fun for everyone, whether you’re just learning or have been doing it your whole life.
- Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue – The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue is a paradise for those who love clothes. There are more than 150 high-end labels and boutiques in one area alone.
I’ve listed a sampling of the many venues and pursuits available at the Dubai Mall. Given its wealth of attractions, it’s simple to see why it ranks among the world’s most frequented travel spots.
The shopping experience at the Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall offers a unique shopping experience. The Dubai Mall features over 1,200 shops, containing everything you could want. The Dubai Mall has stores ranging from the ultra-expensive Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton to the more reasonably priced H&M and Zara.
The Dubai Mall has a fantastic collection of clothing and contains electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, and furnishings. The mall offers more than just retail therapy; it also features an ice skating rink, a movie theater, and an indoor theme park.
Compared to other malls, the Dubai Mall stands out due to its enormous size and impressive architecture. The mall’s 13 million square feet are home to some eye-catching attractions like the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and the Dubai Fountain, which puts on a dazzling water and light show several times a day.
A visit to the Dubai Mall is a must if you enjoy shopping. The experience is undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, making it a must-see for any tourist in Dubai.
Dining options and restaurants at the Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall’s food selections are remarkable. Around 150 restaurants and bars offer something for everyone.
Dubai Mall provides fast food and gourmet dining. Al Fanar, Shake Shack, Five Guys, and PF Chang’s serve foreign and Emirati cuisine.
The Rainforest Cafe and Cheesecake Factory are themed eateries at the Dubai Mall. Themed decor and atmosphere make these eateries more than just good meals.
The Dubai Fountain waterfront promenade is a popular dining spot in the Dubai Mall. Visitors can dine while watching the fountain performance.
Laduree and Magnolia Bakery are among the Dubai Mall’s many cafes and dessert stores.
Dubai Mall eating is spectacular, diversified, and has something for everyone. Visitors will discover a memorable meal with so many possibilities.
Entertainment and leisure activities at the Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall has several entertainment and leisure activities for all ages. The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo are located in the mall. Sharks, rays, and 140 fish species await visitors. The aquarium provides cage snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat excursion to get near the aquatic species.
Dubai Mall contains an indoor ice rink, VR Park, and “VR Park Dubai” theme park for adrenaline junkies. The theme park offers virtual reality roller coasters and activities.
The Dubai Mall’s Reel Cinemas has 22 screens and serve food and drinks. The Dubai Fountain, one of the world’s largest choreographed fountains, includes a stunning water and light performance to music.
KidZania is Dubai Mall’s children’s area. It’s a role-playing and career-learning center for kids. Around 80 role-playing exercises let kids become physicians, firefighters, cooks, and more.
The Dubai Mall offers everything from shopping to entertainment and recreation for everyone.
The Dubai Fountain Show
The Dubai Fountain Display is stunning. Fountain shows are held on Burj Lake outside the Dubai Mall every night. Water shoots up to 500 feet in a synchronized performance of classical and modern music. The fountains’ changing lights will captivate you.
Dubai Mall visitors must see the Dubai Fountain Show. Visitors can view the free spectacle from several Burj Lake locations. For more immersive entertainment, take a boat trip on the lake. This way, you can see the fountains’ water dance up close.
Dubai’s Fountain Display is one of the world’s most spectacular. It’s excellent for ending a day of shopping at the Dubai Mall or starting an evening of entertainment in Dubai. The Dubai Mall exhibition is worth seeing!
Tips for visiting the Dubai Mall
Preparation is the key to making the most of your time at the Dubai Mall, which can otherwise feel like a complete and utter blur. To assist you to get about the mall more efficiently, here are some suggestions:
- Wear comfortable shoes: It is crucial to wear comfortable shoes to the Dubai Mall so that you may stroll around for hours without experiencing discomfort.
- Plan your visit: The Dubai Mall’s roughly 1,300 stores might be overwhelming. Please prioritize the stores you wish to visit in advance. You can download a mall map from their website or obtain one from the information desk.
- Visit during weekdays: Visit the Dubai Mall during the week to avoid crowds on weekends.
- Use the mall’s amenities: The shopping center has a variety of attractions, including free Wi-Fi, prayer rooms, a movie theater, and a variety of eateries and cafes. Make use of these amenities to enhance the comfort of your stay.
- Visit the outdoor areas: The Dubai Mall features a variety of outdoor attractions, including the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa, in addition to its shopping opportunities. Visit these attractions to obtain the complete Dubai Mall experience.
Following these suggestions will make your visit to the Dubai Mall pleasurable and unforgettable.
Financial Center Street, Along Sheikh Zayed Road, Next to Burj Khalifa – Dubai
|Monday||10:00 AM – 12:00 AM|
|Tuesday||10:00 AM – 12:00 AM|
|Wednesday||10:00 AM – 12:00 AM|
|Thursday||10:00 AM – 12:00 AM|
|Friday||10:00 AM – 01:00 AM|
|Saturday||10:00 AM – 01:00 AM|
|Sunday||10:00 AM – 12:00 AM|
- At the Top of Burj Khalifa
- Out of the Ordinary
- Ekart Zabeel
- Sky View Observatory
- Zabeel Sports District
- Infinity des Lumieres
- Dubai Opera
- Soft Play
- DXB Play
- Dubai Dino
- Reel Cinemas
- Trampo Extreme
- Dubai Ice Rink
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- Fashion – Children
- Beauty & Fragrances
- Fashion – Men
- Fashion – Women
- Chopard Boutique
- Christian Louboutin
- Henry Jacques
- Level Shoes
- Louis Vuitton
- Roberto Cavalli
- Tiffany & Co.
- Back to School
- Festival Season
- Gifts for Her
- Gifts for Him
From Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai
- Get on Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11 from First Al Khail St 6 min (3.8 km)
- Follow Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11. Take exit 50 from Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11 14 min (20.2 km)
- Drive to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd 2 min (450 m)
- Slight left onto Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, and you will reach The Dubai Mall
From Al Ittihad St Al Mamzar – Dubai
- Follow E11 to Financial Center Rd/D71. Take exit 50A from Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11 13 min (17.6 km)
- Drive to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd 3 min (900 m) The Dubai Mall
From Jumeirah Beach – Jumeirah – Dubai
- Head southwest toward Al Athar Street 2 min (700 m)
- Turn right onto Jumeirah St/Jumeirah Beach Rd/D94 59 sec (300 m)
- Take Al Bagaara St and Al Athar Street to Al Hadiqa Rd/D69 4 min (2.3 km)
- Drive to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd 7 min (5.7 km) The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is directly connected to the Dubai Metro by the link bridge, which can be accessed from Level 2 near Fashion Catwalk. The station’s name is Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall.
There are two buses that service The Dubai Mall every 16 minutes: route 27 from the Deira Gold Souk station and route 29 from the Ghubaiba bus station. These buses arrive and depart from the tourist drop-off area, located in front of the Grand Drive Entrance on the Lower Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall.
Dubai Mall has 14,000 parking spaces across three multi-story car parking and also offers valet services.
- Grand Parking with 1490 slots
- Fashion Parking with 2191 slots
- Zabeel Parking with 2287 slots
- Cinema Parking with plenty of available slots.
Valet parking charges start from AED 50 and go up to AED 100 for VIP Valet Parking.
- Sun-Thurs: 10:00 AM- 12:00 AM
- Fri-Sat: 10:00 AM – 01:00 AM
The taxi stand is located on the lower ground floor near the Cinema parking.
CAREEM and UBER
- P1 Cinema Parking – Waitrose Exit
- The Village
- P3 Fashion Parking – Welcome Court
- Waterfront Promenade
- Fashion Avenue Expansion – Boulevard Level
Car Rental Companies are located on the Dubai Mall Ground Floor level.
You can now come to the Dubai Mall via the City Sightseeing Bus Tour. For tickets and inquiries, visit the kiosk located at Gate A, adjacent to the taxi pick-up area. The bus pickup area is also at Gate A, adjacent to the Expo Shuttle Bus pickup area.
Electric Vehicle Charging
- Grand Parking B2 Cinema Parking
- Fashion Parking Lower Ground floor
- Zabeel Extension Parking 6
Other nearby Attractions
- Burj Khalifa
- The Palm Jumeirah
- Museum of the Future
Dine In/Food court
Top Picks: Cuisine:
Angelina American Cuisine
Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet British Food
Magnolia Bakery Chinese
Markette Fast Food
Nando’s Indian Food
Social House Italian
The Cheesecake Factory Japanese
Middle Eastern Food
High-speed Wi-Fi is available in Dubai Mall.
Lost & Found
The “Lost & Found” office is located on the Lower Ground Floor, next to Abu Dhabi National Bank.
You can contact by calling +97144485064 or emailing email@example.com
The Dubai Mall has onsite prayer rooms for men and women on every level, and they are clearly marked. For more details, please approach any Guest Services Desk or refer to the mall e-directories for locations.
Power bank/Charging Station
Power Banks can be loaned from any Guest Services Desk on a complimentary and temporary basis. Simply provide a valid form of ID or leave a security deposit, and you can take the Power Bank with you as you enjoy your shopping.
can be provided at no charge. Please inquire at any Guest Services Desk to have this arranged.
Luggage & Bag Drop Services
The Dubai Mall counter, in partnership with DUBZ – Dubai’s premium baggage delivery check-in service provider, also works as a check-in station. You can contact +971523829090 or email to firstname.lastname@example.org for luggage concierge and airport check-in service.
Mother care rooms are available on Level 2. At the Lower Ground (by Holland & Barrett), a baby changing room with toddler play facilities and a separate nursing room with a chair is also available.
The Dubai Mall Rewards Program is open to anyone?
Anyone with an Emirates Skywards membership is eligible for the Dubai Mall Rewards Program (Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum). Skywards Miles cannot be earned by My Family, Skywards Skysurfer, or Business Rewards accounts.
Do I have to live in Dubai or the United Arab Emirates to be a member for Rewards Programme?
No, everyone can participate in the Dubai Mall Rewards Program, no matter where they are located in the world. You must shop at The Dubai Mall and consequently be a visitor or resident of the UAE in order to be eligible to earn Skywards Miles.
Earning Skywards Miles
How can I begin earning Skywards Miles?
Download the The Dubai Mall app from the App Store or Google Play, sign up for the The Dubai Mall Rewards Program, and link your Emirates Skywards account to start earning Skywards Miles. To earn Skywards Miles, go to The Dubai Mall, start shopping, and upload your receipts to the app.
Which shops at The Dubai Mall allow me to earn Skywards Miles?
Members can earn Skywards Miles by purchasing goods at any retail establishment, restaurant, or leisure and entertainment facility (including KidZania, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, VR Park, Reel Cinemas, Dubai Ice Rink, and At the Top, Burj Khalifa) at The Dubai Mall.
Is there a minimum amount I must spend?
Yes, in order to earn Skywards Miles, Emirates Skyward members must trade at least AED 100 (about USD 27) per transaction.
Can I upload a receipt that was issued to someone else?
The account name on the Skywards receipt must be the same.
Will I receive a certain amount of Skywards Miles, and is there a maximum limit?
As shown on the table below, this depends on the tier you are in.
Maximum per calendar month
|Gold & Platinum||1 Mile per USD 1 (approx. AED 3.67)||Unlimited Miles|
|Silver||1 Mile per USD 1 (approx. AED 3.67)||Maximum 10,000 Miles/Month|
|Blue||1 Mile per USD 2 (approx. AED 7.34)||Maximum 5,000 Miles/Month|
How long does it take before my account is credited with Skywards Miles?
Within one week of providing a legitimate receipt, Skywards Miles for purchases under USD 1,000 (or roughly AED 3,670) will be paid to your Emirates Skywards account. Transactions exceeding this threshold can require more time to complete.
What further advantages does The Dubai Mall Rewards Program offer?
Along with earning Skywards Miles, the following advantages are also available to you.
On Fashion Avenue Parking Level B, there is access to The Lounge at VVIP Courtesy Parking.
Free Delivery* with no minimum purchase necessary
Chauffeur Service at the Mall
|The merchant at the Dubai Mall provides a 30% discount on meals at specific Emaar Hotels*|
|Free Delivery* with no minimum purchase necessary||The merchant at the Dubai Mall provides a 25% discount on meals at specific Emaar Hotels*|
|N/A||The merchant at the Dubai Mall provides a 20% discount on meals at specific Emaar Hotels*|
|Blue||N/A||Offers from the Dubai Mall retailer|
What should I do if my Skywards Miles have not been credited?
To guarantee that your receipts are eligible for validation, please make sure you have read the Transactions portion of this FAQ.
The validation procedure could take longer than the typical 1 week if your receipts total more than USD 1,000 (about AED 3,670).
You can reach The Dubai Mall’s customer service department by phone at 800 38224 6255 (800 DUBAI MALL), or by email at email@example.com if your Skywards Miles have still not been credited.
Who can help me with The Dubai Mall app’s technical issues?
To reach The Dubai Mall’s customer service department, dial 800 38224 6255 (800 DUBAI MALL), or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org.
Who can I contact if my Emirates Skywards account is having technical issues?
Contact Emirates Skywards at 600 555 555 or visit www.emirates.com/Skywards with any questions.
What are the operating hours of Dubai Mall?
The operating hours of Dubai Mall are from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday to Wednesday, and 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Thursday to Saturday. However, some of the stores and restaurants inside the mall may have different operating hours, so it’s best to check with them directly.
What are the best shops to visit in Dubai Mall?
Dubai Mall offers a wide range of shopping options, from luxury brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel to high-street favorites like Zara, H&M, and Forever 21. Some must-visit shops include Galeries Lafayette, Bloomingdale’s, and the Dubai Mall Souk.
What dining options are available at Dubai Mall?
Dubai Mall offers a wide range of dining options, from quick bites to fine dining. Some popular options include The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s, and Nando’s. There is also a food court with a variety of international options.
Can I find luxury brands at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall is home to many luxury brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, and more. There is also a luxury wing, which features several high-end boutiques.
Is there a cinema at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall has a 22-screen cinema, VOX Cinemas, which features both 2D and 3D movies, as well as VIP and IMAX screens.
Can I find a wide range of fashion options at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall offers a wide range of fashion options, from luxury brands to high-street favorites. There are also several department stores, such as Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette, which offer a variety of fashion options.
Are there any entertainment options at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall offers a variety of entertainment options, including the Dubai Fountain, an indoor ice-skating rink, and the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.
Is there a kids’ play area at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall has a dedicated play area for children, called Magic Planet, which features a variety of games and activities.
Are there any parking facilities at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall has a multi-level parking facility with over 14,000 parking spaces.
Can I find any traditional souvenirs at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall has a dedicated souk, where you can find traditional souvenirs such as spices, textiles, and traditional jewelry.
Are there any discounts or promotions available at Dubai Mall?
Dubai Mall regularly offers discounts and promotions on selected items, which are announced through the mall’s website and social media channels.
How can I get to Dubai Mall by public transportation?
Dubai Mall is easily accessible by metro, with the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station located just a short walk away from the mall. Bus services are also available, and the mall also offers a complimentary shuttle bus service.
Is there a tourist information center at Dubai Mall?
Yes, there is a tourist information center at Dubai Mall, where visitors can find information about the mall, as well as other tourist attractions in Dubai.
Are there any events or activities happening at Dubai Mall?
Dubai Mall regularly hosts events and activities, including fashion shows, pop-up markets, and cultural events. Information about upcoming events can be found on the mall’s website.
Can I find halal food options at Dubai Mall?
Yes, Dubai Mall offers a variety of halal food options, including restaurants and food court options that serve halal food. Visitors can also find a number of halal-certified restaurants in the mall, which are identified by a halal certification logo. Some popular halal food options include Nando’s, TGI Fridays, and KFC.
- Luxury shopping: Gucci, LV, Chanel, Prada, luxury wing.
- Entertainment: Dubai Fountain, ice rink, aquarium, zoo.
- Dining options: Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s, Nando’s, food court.
- Convenient location: centrally located, easy access by metro, bus, car.
- Events & activities: fashion shows, pop-up markets, cultural events
Conclusion and final thoughts on the Dubai Mall.
The Dubai Mall is a shopaholic’s dream and a must-see for tourists. You’ll always have things to do here, with over 1,200 retail stores, plenty of entertainment, and several restaurants.
The mall’s enormity can be intimidating, so plan early and give yourself enough time to see everything.
The Dubai Mall has the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, VR Park, and Dubai Ice Rink in addition to shopping. You can spend a day here without becoming bored.
The mall also has abundant parking and a direct Dubai Metro connection. Disability-friendly features make the mall an inclusive destination.
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“In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”
- We hardly need any background here because these verses are so clear and relevant on their own. Paul says when we put on the new nature – our outward status doesn’t matter anymore for it is Christ that unites us. He lives in us.
- So Paul calls us to put aside our differences (denominations, cultural differences, generational preferences, economic status, and anything that might divide us as believers).
- He tells us to wear these clothes:
- tenderhearted mercy
- making allowance for the faults of others
- above all else – LOVE
- “‘Humility’ and ‘gentleness,’ which are related terms, were not considered virtues by the pagan world. The NT, however, deepened and enriched their meanings and made them two of the noblest of Christian graces.” (Expositor’s Bible Commentary)
- Paul knew the Colossians struggled to get along with each other. Our natural defaults without putting on the new nature of Christ go toward the opposite of these things. We will lack mercy, be unkind, puffed up with pride, harsh, impatient, and pointing out the faults of others rather than making an allowance for them left to our own devices.
- Paul calls them to live differently. He tells them they will have no peace and unity as a church unless they go against the grain of their natural defaults and wear the spiritual clothes of Christ. These are His qualities that we can only live out through His Spirit which lives in us.
- He reminds us that we must forgive others just as Christ forgives us. We need these constant reminders because our tendency is to be unforgiving when others offend us. Maybe they use hurtful words, don’t reciprocate when we reach out, gossip behind our backs, or any number of things that cause us pain. The danger comes when we allow unforgiveness to fester and bitterness to grow. Paul tells us to think about all that Christ has forgiven us as perspective and example for how we are to forgive others. Bitterness is like a hot cup of coffee we carry around. When someone bumps us – we burn them and us. It can destroy churches so Paul calls them to make allowance for faults and continually practice forgiveness.
- The text says we are to let the “peace of Christ rule in our hearts.” “The word for ‘rule’ (brabeuo), an expressive term used only here in the NT, originally meant ‘to act as an umpire.’ Here it means that in all inner conflicts as well as in all disputes and differences among Christians, Christ’s peace must give the final decision. We are to do nothing that would violate that peace.” (Expositor’s Bible Commentary)
- Whose faults are you struggling to make an allowance for today? (spouse, church member, friend, neighbor, co-worker?)
- How would your frustration with them look different wearing the clothes listed above (compassion, patience, love, forgiveness)?
- You can’t conjure this up on your own. The peace of Christ must be the umpire over the situation. What steps is the Holy Spirit calling you to make today to work toward peace?
- Since Christ has forgiven you of all your sins (past, present, future), how does that help you forgive this person? (if you are struggling to forgive – read the short story in Matthew 18:21-35 about the unforgiving servant)
Adoration: Praise God that He forgives us through the blood of Christ.
Confession: Admit your struggle to forgive and make allowances for the faults of others.
Thanksgiving: Thank God that through His power in us we can live in peace even with those who drive us crazy.
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The swine flu pandemic of 2009 may have killed up to 203,000 people worldwide—10 times higher than the first estimates based on the number of cases confirmed by lab tests, according to a new analysis by an international group of scientists.
The researchers also found almost 20-fold higher rates of respiratory deaths in some countries in the Americas than in Europe. Looking only at deaths from pneumonia that may have been caused by the flu, they found that Mexico, Argentina and Brazil had the highest death rates from the pandemic in the world. The toll was far lower in New Zealand, Australia and most parts of Europe, according to the study, published today (Nov. 26) in the journal PLOS Medicine.
The new estimates are in line with a previous study published last year that used a different statistical strategy to evaluate the impact of the pandemic caused by the H1N1 virus. However, that study, which was done before countries' data on overall death rates in 2009 had become available, found that the majority of deaths occurred in Africa and Southeast Asia.
The new analysis "confirms that the H1N1 virus killed many more people globally than originally believed," said study author Lone Simonsen, a research professor at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. "We also found that the mortality burden of this pandemic fell most heavily on younger people and those living in certain parts of the Americas."
The 2009 swine flu caused by a new strain of H1N1 was first noticed in April of that year, when health officials detected a virus with a novel genetic makeup. In a few weeks, the virus had spread around the world and triggered a widespread response from health officials. Another version of the same virus was involved in the 1918 flu pandemic that killed 30 million to 50 million people, or 2 percent of the world's population at the time. [5 Scariest Disease Outbreaks of the Past Century]
As the end of the swine flu pandemic was announced in 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the death toll was about 18,500, but the organization warned that the figure reflected only the minority of cases that were confirmed by lab testing.
"This modest number has caused many to wonder what all the excitement was about, and some to question whether the pandemic response was excessive," the researchers who worked on the new study said.
For the study, the team obtained weekly virology data from WHO to identify periods when the flu was active, and then combined this information with weekly death rates from respiratory illnesses during 2005 and 2009 in 21 countries, accounting for about 35 percent of the world's population. They then extrapolated those results to the rest of the countries in the world.
The results suggest that between 123,000 and 203,000 pandemic influenza respiratory deaths occurred globally from April through December 2009.
The researchers took into account only deaths caused by respiratory diseases. However, people can die from bacterial infections that happen after they've been weakened by the flu. The H1N1 virus can also kill by worsening existing health problems, such as heart disease. The researchers found that when the H1N1 deaths due to causes other than respiratory disease are included, the 2009 pandemic toll might be as high as 400,000 people.
The results showed that 62 to 85 percent of those who died in the 2009 pandemic were younger than age 65. Usually, seasonal influenza (not H1N1) has the worst effect on seniors; only 19 percent of seasonal-influenza deaths occur in people age 65 and younger.
"It is this 'signature age shift' that sets pandemic influenza apart from seasonal influenza," the researchers said. The high death rates in younger people mean a larger burden on the society as more potential years of human life were lost during the 2009 pandemic than during an average seasonal flu outbreak, the researchers said.
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As part of the deal, Discogs’ rich database of user-generated music information — one of the largest sources of music information in the world, especially for electronic and vinyl releases — is seamlessly incorporated into The Echo Nest’s Rosetta Stone. This allows developers to access all of that data at a deep level, safe in the knowledge that they’re matching the appropriate artists on Twitter, Facebook, or Spotify (more partners listed below) to Discogs’ extensive information on music releases.
The Echo Nest’s Rosetta Stone also hooks into Discogs’ marketplace, where music fans buy and sell music on any physical format. With Discogs’ artists mapped into Rosetta Stone, app developers can include in their apps not only Discogs’ information on millions of releases in 17 languages, but releases offered for sale in the marketplace.
Developers can now access release dates, artist credits, label, album covers, marketplace inventory, and more, for any artist on Discogs, and match that to the artists on any or every other Rosetta Stone platform, offering potential for never-before-seen music apps.
In addition to new partner Discogs, The Echo Nest’s Rosetta Stone includes 7Digital, EMI, Facebook, Free Music Archive, JamBase, LyricFind, Musicbrainz, MusixMatch, Playme, Rdio, Seatwave, Songkick, SongMeanings, Spotify, and Twitter.
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2 bedroom apartment for sale23a, Sutherland Avenue, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN39
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This purpose built raised hall floor apartment built in 2009 to a high specification being architect designed and supervised. The apartment has easy access and built to disability regulations. It has been redecorated with new carpets and is ready to go. The accommodation comprises two bedrooms the master with en suite, good size lounge/dining room with Juliette balcony, fitted kitchen with built in appliances and designer family bathroom. Some of the properties many internal benefits include economic heating system and double glazing. Each apartment has an allocated parking space and allocated lock up store and is served by a lift to all floors. There is a security CCTV entry phone system and a fire sprinkler system. Externally there are well kept communal gardens and visitor parking. The apartment is conveniently located close to the mainline rail at Collington and a local Tesco. It is also close to the A259 and the new link road. There is NO ONWARD CHAIN.
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One source claims the 18-year-old was actually bullied for being there -- apparently not everyone thought she earned the right to walk the shows!
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The old-fashioned is a classic cocktail that has been around for quite some time. It’s really easy to make and can be made in three basic steps: pour, mix, and enjoy. But what if we changed up the old recipe? What if we added bacon? Yes, bacon! This twist on the old fashioned will infuse your cocktail with all of the delicious smoky flavours from this popular breakfast food.
- 150 ml Whiskey Talisker 10 years
- 50 g fried bacon
- 5/6 drops of orange bitters
- 6 g dark Brown sugar
To ensure a smooth cooking experience, please read the Smartwhip care and safety guidelines before usage.
- Pour the whiskey into a siphon along with the fried bacon.
- Connect your Smartwhip, charge it to 17 bar.
- Disconnect your siphon and shake it for 5-10 seconds to evenly distribute the gas. Allow the whiskey and bacon to infuse for 15 minutes.
- When the infusion time has passed, vent the siphon to release the built-up gas.
- Using a paper coffee filter, filter the whiskey from the remaining fat from the bacon into a measuring jug. The colder the liquid the easier it will be to separate the fat.
- Measure 60ml of the bacon-infused and pour into a mixing glass.
- In a mixing glass, stir the 60 ml of the bacon-infused whiskey with 6g of brown sugar and 5 or 6 drops of orange bitters.
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As a radio commentator, marketing consultant, teacher, and newspaper columnist, Lauretta Hannon has been in the communications industry a long time. When she considered pursuing writing her memoir The Cracker Queen she faced many internal hurdles and obstacles, the biggest being that she didn't feel she was a good enough writer. She continued to let her self-doubt and life get in the way but then realized that if she set her mind to doing it she could no longer hide behind the list of excuses that were building. One question that she asks her writing students is, "What are you willing to do, be, or give up in order to be successful as a writer?" It's a question that every new writer must ask in order to determine his or her level of commitment.
Thank you for your inspiring words. I feel supported and encourage to continue on this path to write. I have put off this project to write for too long.
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"The real key for me is always using deafness as a metaphor for different and making sure it's still universal for all kids," Weiss tells THR of her ABC Family drama, which features a deaf protagonist.
At one point in time, ABC Family's Switched at Birth -- about two teenage girls, one of whom is deaf -- could have had a slightly different premise.
The original idea centered on two girls, Daphne Vasquez and Bay Kennish, who discover they were switched at birth, but creator Lizzy Weiss admitted that incorporating deaf culture into the story added another layer. "The network and I decided to make the stakes even higher," Weiss told The Hollywood Reporter. "I thought it was a big enough hook with two girls who were switched at birth and luckily we added this other layer to it that was fascinating."
Switched at Birth, launched last June, set ratings records for ABC Family for a series debut, drawing 3.3 million viewers and posting a 1.0 rating among adults 18-49.
Weiss, who took a sign language theater course and was inspired by a real-life story she heard on the radio, spoke to THR about the challenges putting the show together, the struggles Bay and Daphne face and what's coming up next.
The Hollywood Reporter: What were the challenges in putting the series together?
Lizzy Weiss: The first challenge was casting Daphne, [who is deaf]. Ironically we found Katie Leclerc pretty quickly and we cast her before we cast Bay, [played by] Vanessa Marano. After that, I felt pretty sure that audiences would be OK, contrary to conventional wisdom that people won't read captions. [When we were shooting] the all-silent scene between Daphne and Emmett (Sean Berdy) in the pilot, we knew there was something special. Since then, I've felt comfortable adding more and more ASL and more deaf characters. We've had four-minute teasers that were all silent.
THR: In a recent episode, the final scene was completely silent and shown from Emmett's perspective. What can you tell us about where that particular story is going?
Weiss: We've used that a few times over the episodes, either taking out sound or showing it from the deaf characters' perspective. We use it sparingly. What's so terrifying is that your hands are your voice. If you're handcuffed, you're voiceless. The real key for me is always using deafness as a metaphor for different and making sure it's still universal for all kids.
THR: Where is Daphne going now that she's joined the Buckner basketball team and John (D.W. Moffett) is coaching her privately?
Weiss: She's trying on the identity and the life of the Daphne she would have been if she wasn't switched. It's also a father-daughter arc for the season because John is really against her joining the other team and we really play that out in the next 10 episodes. Is she on the hearing team or the deaf team? Is she on the rich team or the middle-class team? Is she a Vasquez or a Kennish? We have an episode coming up where [Katherine's] mother comes to visit and she pushes a lot of buttons racially and asks questions about blood and who her real granddaughter is.
THR: What about Melody's (Marlee Matlin) stance with Bay and Emmett?
Weiss: Melody is going to continue to have valid issues [with Bay]. We keep throwing obstacles at Bay and Emmett's path and testing them as a couple and seeing how strong they are and if they really are meant to be.
THR: Angelo (Gilles Marini) is also in the fold, what can be revealed with him?
Weiss: He causes a lot of emotional drama for Daphne because she has to come to terms with why he left. (Note: In last week's episode, Angelo revealed that part of the reason he bolted was due to Daphne's deafness.) The old pull is back for Regina (Constance Marie); they had an intense, passionate relationship. She keeps trying to hold him at arm's distance. Angelo is someone the Kennishes are still not sure about and can't figure out what his motivation is, why he's here and who he is.
THR: Will Wilke (Austin Butler) continue to be a factor in Daphne's life?
Weiss: Wilke is a much-beloved character by everyone. He's a lovable rich kid who has a heart and really falls for Daphne, someone unlikely for him. Daphne pushes him away for a while. They have a lot of chemistry, the actors, and they continue to hang out this season.
THR: And the hospital lawsuit moves on?
Weiss: We investigate a little more what happened in the hospital that day, how this monumental error could have occurred and who knew. Katherine is beginning to assert herself as a character and starts writing a book and gets very involved in a way that she's never been ever in her life with people in stories way beyond her small little world. this quest changes her.
THR: Is the whole season plotted out?
Weiss: I'm writing the 12th episode, or the 22nd [of a 32-episode season 1], so we're almost done. We have some ideas of where we want to go. There's a big twist that we came up with very recently.
Switched at Birth airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC Family.
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State Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Ellisville, is making an announcement this weekend about his political future, the blog Mississippi PEP reports.
McDaniel, a self-styled fiscal and values Tea Party conservative, has been rumored for some time to have his eyes on senior U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran's seat. Anyone looking for proof of that needn't look any further an McDaniel's Wikipedia page, which was updated more than 50 times in April alone -- way more than a Mississippi state senator needs to (see below).
Cochran, whose conservative street cred is solid, but he has been criticized for being insufficiently right wing. Cochran has held the seat since the late 1970s and even at age 75 can probably hold on to the position until he gets good and damn ready to step aside.
"We are in difficult times. Our state and country are suffering from a lack of confidence in our current leaders. Our Republican Party is in the process of reinvesting in the principles that made us who we are, and that has not been an easy time," said McDaniel, who wasn't even a year old when Cochran first went to Congress in 1973, said through a press statement posted on the PEP blog.
“I hope my decision will aid in bringing us back to agreement on the values we all support and hold dear, and give Mississippians the ability to move forward into the future with a purpose of reclaiming those values for our children.”
I don't know McDaniel well, so it's hard to tell what his end game is. It's possible that McDaniel is positioning himself to the first to declare his intentions in case Cochran retires. In doing so, McDaniel also gets first crack at deep-pocketed Tea Party Mississippians who'll no doubt be getting hit up by several Republicans in case a Cochran departure yields a packed GOP primary.
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As we live our lives increasingly in a flood of information, sometimes it’s hard to know what to believe, or what to look at next. The need to hype things
up to draw in viewers, readers or website traffic leads to many trivial events
being treated as major news. In addition to facts, one of the great gifts that
journalism should give citizens is perspective. I don’t think there’s enough of that.
I’ve been thinking about how this hype machine would treat some big news events
from recent history. There are people still living from when these things
happened, but the events have passed from popular memory. What would cable news
do with these?
MONA LISA STOLEN!
This really happened. An Italian named Vincenzo Peruggia, who was apparently
annoyed that a great Italian masterpiece such as the Mona Lisa was housed not
in Italy but in France, walked into the Louvre in Paris on Aug. 21, 1911, and,
finding the gallery where the painting was housed empty, took it off the wall,
concealed it under his painter’s smock, and walked out with it.
As you might imagine, this was a big scandal. The guard who was normally on duty
in that area was home because his child had the measles. The replacement guard
had wandered away for a smoke break. And one of the masterpieces of world art
was left unguarded.
The painting was missing for more than two years, until the thief answered a
want ad from an art collector seeking to purchase art. The collector tipped off
the police, who arrested Peruggia in a Milan hotel room, where the Mona Lisa
was concealed in a false bottom of his suitcase, underneath his socks, shirts
It was returned to the Louvre, where, to this day, you can stare into the backs
of heads of people taller than you packing into the gallery to see the Mona
1,000 SQUARE MILES FLATTENED BY METEOR!
This really happened. Among the many things we all should be thankful for each
day, one of them is that we didn’t live near the Tunguska River in Siberia in on June 30, 1908, when a meteor
exploded in midair and utterly flattened about 1,000 square miles (read that
again, slowly) of forest.
The Tunguska Event, as it is called, happened within the lifetimes of some of
our grandparents, yet isn’t very well known.
If you want a measure of how far information technology and ease of travel have
come, think of this: the first expedition to go to Siberia and check out what
happened was a Russian group that showed up in 1921—13 years after the impact.
Today a flock of TV satellite trucks would ring the site. The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore would be there inexplicably in a slicker, and radio talk show
hosts would somehow blame the meteor on the President, Congress, the Supreme
Court, or possibly all three.
FLOOR OF CONGRESS RAKED WITH AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE!
This really happened. In 1954 a group of four Puerto Rican separatists—people who thought Puerto Rico should be independent, rather than part of the
United States—entered the U.S. Capitol with automatic weapons, went to the spectators’ gallery above the floor of Congress, and opened fire. Five members of Congress
were shot, although none fatally. This came only a few years after another
group working for the same cause came very close to killing President Harry
After stopping the gunfire, the attackers, who were led by a young woman, Lolita
Lebron, then unfurled a Puerto Rican flag as Lebron shouted “Puerto Rico libre!”
Now, take a deep breath, and think: in this time of heightened awareness of
terrorism, what do you think that cable news and talk radio shouters would make
The attack on the Capitol happened when Dwight Eisenhower was president, and
after the group was tried and convicted, he commuted the death sentences of the
Lolita Lebron, the leader of the raid, died this past August, at her home in
Puerto Rico. She was 90.
My first homily for today is that we have many more ways to find out about news
now than ever before, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we know more about what’s going on.
My second homily: watch the sky.
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Whether you are choosing fresh flowers from your florist or picking peonies from your own garden, you should always opt for buds rather than fully-opened flowers. Once the flower has opened up completely, it will not last much longer. Buds will open over a few days and you will get to enjoy your bouquet for that much longer.
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“I was brought back to my first confrontations with racism, with having someone insist that I was somehow different or inferior.”
Episodes Reviewed: Season 1
Creators: Maya Erskine 👩🏻🇺🇸, Anna Konkle 👩🏼🇺🇸, and Sam Zvibleman 👨🏼🇺🇸
Writers: Maya Erskine 👩🏻🇺🇸 (10 eps), Anna Konkle 👩🏼🇺🇸 (10 eps), Sam Zvibleman 👨🏼🇺🇸 (10 eps), and various (3 ♂, 2 ♀, and 2 POC)
Reviewed by Mimi 👩🏻🇺🇸
Hulu’s streaming series PEN15 ratchets up millennial nostalgia to the next level in revisiting the source of where our most embarrassing and sensitive memories lie: middle school. This is achieved through a gimmick that, at first glance, seems too unbelievable to work. Creators and stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle play adolescent versions of themselves, while casting actual tweens to play their classmates. The difference in appearance between the obviously more mature Maya and Anna and the rest of their peers feels jarring—and that’s the point.
The show’s intention isn’t to fool anyone into believing that two 30-something women could actually be in the seventh grade. In fact, the contrast heightens (quite literally, in some cases) the many absurdities specific to being 13 years old. For example, the lanky and tall Anna looms over her crushes, serving as a visual reminder of how girls hit their growth spurts earlier than boys. And it is the exposed neck of a boy that Anna lustily stares at. Thinking that we knew anything about love or relationships at that age sounds laughable now. At the same time, Anna and Maya’s shared coming-of-age story lends legitimacy to their characters’ respective struggles. Only with adult leads could the various episodes honestly explore topics like drug use, masturbation, and racism that would have otherwise been tricky to depict with underage actors.
The raunchy humor may not suit everyone’s tastes. But the fantastically bad fashion choices (bell bottoms and butterfly clips!) and throwback soundtrack featuring early 2000s hitmakers, from Sum 41 to *NSYNC to Sisqo, make PEN15 an amusing, albeit awkward, journey down memory lane.
Does it pass the Bechdel Test? YES
PEN15 details the complicated interpersonal dynamics among teen girls with impressive accuracy. Maya and Anna’s best-friends-forever rapport provides the narrative backbone as they vow to experience all of their “firsts” together, including their first cigarette and their first makeout party. Inevitably, however, moments of divergence test their friendship.
In “Ojichan” (Season 1, Episode 3), Maya embarks on a secretive solo exploration of her sexuality, which makes Anna feel left out. In “Community Service” (Season 1, Episode 5), the pair’s involvement with a fashion show pits them against the school’s more popular clique. Humorous commentary about the ways in which society genders and sexualizes girls from an early age manifests in the form of a hot pink thong. Meanwhile, conflicts exist not simply to create silly, catty drama but to acknowledge the often undervalued perspectives of young women.
Maya’s Japanese-American upbringing is seamlessly integrated into the show, from the miso soup she eats for breakfast to the Sailor Moon poster on her bedroom wall. The bowl-cut hair trim she receives from her mother (played by Erskine’s real-life mother, Mutsuko Erskine) in the first episode will induce a knowing groan from those of us who were given the same hairstyle by our Asian parents. Her mixed-race identity informs who she is but never limits the full expression of her personality. That is, until others begin defining her by race.
By the time the season arrives at its sixth episode, “Posh,” the audience has already come to empathize with Maya as an individual who is characterized by so many other traits, such as her love of performing Jim Carrey impressions. So it feels like a gut punch when, during a group project, three of her white classmates unthinkingly reveal their racist attitudes toward Maya. Even worse, Anna fails to speak up on behalf of her best friend. Although their discomfort is apparent, it’s clear that neither of them have the language to discuss or even identify what has transpired. Maya’s older brother Shuji (Dallas Liu) and his Black friend Evan (Allius Barnes) end up being the ones to raise her racial consciousness, while Anna goes home and types into Ask Jeeves, “am i racist?”
At school the next day, a very real schism in their friendship is exposed. They begin to see their world—the microcosm of their middle school—in a whole new light. They see the divisions of race. Maya sees how she is alienated from both white and Asian students. Anna, who is white, attempts to enlighten others about the ills of racism but ends up hurting her best friend even more—an allegory about well-meaning white liberalism, if there ever was one. Thankfully, the episode concludes with Maya finding support not only from Shuji and his POC brothers-in-arms, but also importantly from Anna, who realizes she must do better as an ally and a friend.
Erskine told Vulture how unprepared she was for her very emotional response to filming a scene in which her character is publicly taunted with racial slurs. As the credits rolled, I found myself crying tears that came from a deep place—an ache that I thought had healed over time. Yet all these years later, it still felt surprisingly raw. I was brought back to my own loss of innocence, my first confrontations with racism, with having someone insist that I was somehow different or inferior. The episode does an incredible job examining and exorcising that phantom pain.
In the late ‘90s, gay icons had finally entered mainstream pop culture—from MTV’s Real World to Will and Grace. But post-HIV/AIDS epidemic, it was also the era of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and closeted boy band members. It’s hard to imagine that the series won’t tackle LGBTQ issues in their recently announced second season, but representation was absent in Season 1.
Mediaversity Grade: B 4.00/5
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In this section
- 8. Introduction
- 9. Your legal obligations
- Before the sale: Make sure that the vehicle is of satisfactory quality
- Make sure that the vehicle is fit for purpose
- Make sure that the vehicle corresponds with any description you give to it
- Make sure you have the right to sell the vehicle
- After the sale: Your customer?s rights
- Repair or replacement
- ONE repair or replacement
- Deduction for use
- Reduction in Price
- Other Costs
- Time limit for bringing a claim
- Summary of remedies
- 10. Finance agreements
- 11. Warranties/guarantees
- 12. Attempting to limit your liability under the CRA
- 13. What happens if you don?t comply with the CRA?
- 14. Other aspects of the Consumer Rights Act
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) now governs the sale of goods (including cars) to consumers.
As a second-hand car dealer you need to know how the law affects you and your customers.
The law on the sale of goods has evolved over many years. Previous legislation included the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SoGA), as amended. From 1 October 2015, this was largely replaced by Part 1 of the CRA for sales to consumers. SoGA continues to apply to sales to business buyers. Please note that Part B of this guidance only applies to sales to consumers.
A number of the provisions of SoGA – e.g. “satisfactory quality” and “as described” – are little changed in the CRA. But there are also new provisions, such as the 30-day “short-term right to reject” and the “one repair or replacement” rule.
Of necessity some of the examples given have been simplified to illustrate particular points.
If you fail to fulfil your obligations under the CRA, a customer can take court action against you for breach of contract. You may also face enforcement action by Trading Standards. Failing to meet your obligations under the CRA may in some cases also constitute a breach of the CPRs (see paragraph 4.2).
When you sell a second-hand vehicle to a consumer you have certain legal obligations under the CRA.
Before the sale: Make sure that the vehicle is of satisfactory quality
What is meant by ‘satisfactory quality’?
Consumers are entitled to vehicles of ‘satisfactory quality’. Satisfactory quality means that the vehicle you sell should be of a standard that a reasonable person would expect, taking into account a number of factors including the vehicle’s:
- value/worth and price
- history (including mileage)
- intended use
- description (spoken or in writing)
- freedom from minor defects
- appearance and finish
Whether a vehicle is of satisfactory quality will therefore depend on the particular facts and on the extent to which the actual condition of the vehicle matches the consumer’s reasonable expectations. For example, in judging whether a recently bought seven-year old car was of satisfactory quality it would be reasonable to take account of the price of the car. This could be far less than for a new vehicle and so expectations should be lower. It would also be reasonable to assume that the performance might not be as good and the quality of the finish could fall far short of new condition. In summary, with second-hand cars, it is reasonable to expect some wear and tear and for it not to be in the perfect condition of a new car – for example, there may be some scratches to the paintwork. However, it would still need to conform to any description given to it and should be judged in accordance with the standard and performance that was reasonable to expect in a similar car of that age, mileage and model.
Some points to remember
It is not sufficient that a vehicle is merely roadworthy and safe under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and/or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The requirement of satisfactory quality extends to other matters besides safety and roadworthiness.
Even where a vehicle has a minor defect, it may still be of unsatisfactory quality, for example if that defect has a serious knock-on effect (for instance, where the defect causes extensive damage so that
the vehicle can never be restored to its previous condition, or the defect renders it dangerous to drive the vehicle). When a used vehicle develops a fault after purchase, whether that renders the car to not be of satisfactory quality will depend on many factors – including the price, age, mileage and any description applied to the car.
You are liable for faults with the vehicle that were present at the time you sold it (where they mean the vehicle was not of satisfactory quality), even though they may
only become apparent later on – so called ‘latent’ or ‘inherent’ faults. In some instances the specific fault complained about may not have been present at the time of purchase but the inherent cause of the problem could have rendered the vehicle unsatisfactory at the time of sale, e.g. the hand brake cable is worn but this is only discovered when the hand brake ceases to function after two months.
You are liable for public statements about the characteristics of the vehicle made by you or the manufacturer, e.g. in advertising, product brochures etc.
You are not liable however:
- For fair wear and tear, where the vehicle broke down or fault emerged through normal use.
- For misuse or accidental damage to the vehicle by the consumer.
- If you specifically draw to the consumer’s attention the full extent of any fault or defect before they buy the vehicle – for example, if you draw to the consumer’s attention that a vehicle has a specific worn part before they decide to buy it.
- If the consumer examined the vehicle before buying it and should have noticed the fault. Note: where the vehicle is examined by the consumer rather than an expert, this mainly applies to cosmetic defects such as scratches or dents that are obvious. You will remain liable for defects that were not apparent on a reasonable examination.
Make sure that the vehicle is fit for purpose
The consumer must be able to use the vehicle for the purposes that you would normally expect from a vehicle. This means not only driving the vehicle from one place to another but doing so with the appropriate degree of comfort, ease of handling and reliability that a reasonable person would expect from that vehicle. If a vehicle keeps breaking down then it is not fit for purpose.
Where the consumer says – or when it should be obvious to you – that the vehicle is wanted for a particular purpose (even if that is a purpose for which the vehicle is not usually supplied) and you agree that it will meet those requirements, then the vehicle will have to be reasonably fit for that purpose. If you are not confident that the vehicle will meet the consumer’s particular requirements, you should make this clear to them and put this in writing to protect yourself against future claims.
Make sure that the vehicle corresponds with any description you give to it
Any description of the vehicle must be accurate – this applies to a wide range of methods of description, including information given:
- over the telephone
- in the course of discussions in person prior to the sale of the vehicle
- in writing in advertising on the vehicle or in the showroom
- in a newspaper, website, email or text
- in television or radio advertisements
- in documentation provided to the prospective buyer
If the vehicle does not correspond with the description, you will be in breach of contract. You may also be in breach of the CPRs.
Make sure you have the right to sell the vehicle
You must ensure that you have the right to sell the vehicle and in the case of an agreement to sell, that you will have such a right when the vehicle is sold. If you do not have the right to sell the vehicle the consumer has the right to reject the vehicle and recover the purchase price.
You should therefore check that the vehicle is not subject to a pre-existing finance agreement before you offer it for sale. If the credit or finance agreement (for example, hire purchase) remains unpaid when you purchase the vehicle, you will not acquire good title (legal ownership). In that case the lender may have a right to take possession of the vehicle. If the vehicle is still subject to a finance agreement and you sell it to a private buyer (who doesn't know about the finance) then that buyer is likely to get good title and keep the car. You could then be legally liable to the finance company and the private buyer.
If you fail to check whether a vehicle is subject to outstanding finance you will also increase your risk of breaching the CPRs.
After the sale: Your customer’s rights
If you fail to fulfil your obligations under the CRA – in respect of either satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, description or the right to sell the vehicle – you will be in breach of contract and the consumer will be entitled to a number of remedies against you. What remedy the consumer is entitled to will depend on a number of factors, including:
- how long ago you sold the vehicle to the consumer
- the remedy the consumer is asking for
- the seriousness of any fault or defect
- whether the fault or defect keeps recurring
- the cost of carrying out repairs or replacing the vehicle.
- what is possible in the circumstances
- the need to avoid “significant inconvenience” to the consumer
The short-term right to reject
For a period of 30 days after the sale, if the vehicle fails to meet any of the requirements detailed in paragraphs 9.1- 9.11, the consumer can “reject”
it and receive a full refund. The 30 days starts when the consumer receives the vehicle and does not include any days that it is back in the garage for repairs.
If the consumer asks for repair or replacement during the initial 30 days, the period is paused so that the consumer has the remainder of the 30-day period, or seven days (whichever is later) to check whether the repair or replacement has been successful and to decide whether to reject the goods.
In the event of rejection, the consumer must receive a refund without undue delay, and in any event within 14 days of the trader agreeing that the consumer is entitled to a refund. In such cases, if you want the consumer to return the vehicle to where they took possession of it (for example, at your premises), you must make this requirement part of the contract and notify the consumer clearly prior to purchase. Otherwise, the consumer only has to make the vehicle available for collection by you, regardless of where they live. Note too, that even where the return location of the car is part of the contract, the consumer may be able to claim reasonable expenses (such as employing a recovery service for a broken down vehicle) if they are obliged to return the car to a different location from where they originally took possession.
Repair or replacement
If a breach of contract (as described in para 9.15) arises after 30 days, the consumer has a right to a repair or replacement. Generally the consumer can choose which remedy he prefers, although the choice must not be impossible to fulfil or disproportionate compared to the other remedy.
The remedy must be supplied to the consumer at no extra cost, within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience to the consumer.
ONE repair or replacement
The trader has ONE opportunity to provide a remedy. If this fails to resolve the problem, the consumer can reject the vehicle. So, if an attempted repair does not resolve a fault or if a replacement vehicle is not of satisfactory quality, the consumer can seek a refund at that stage, without having to give the trader further opportunities to resolve the matter. This does not prevent the consumer from accepting a further attempt at repair or replacement if he agrees to it.
A remedy is also deemed to have failed if it is not supplied in a reasonable time, or if significant inconvenience has been caused to the consumer. Again, the consumer can seek a refund in such circumstances.
The concepts of “reasonable time” and “significant inconvenience” are not defined in detail and will depend on the circumstances of each case.
When a consumer is pursuing a repair or replacement remedy to a breach of CRA, a dealer must “bear any necessary costs incurred” in carrying out the remedy. This would include the cost of returning the vehicle to the garage. Note that the provision excluding the cost of returning a car to the garage in the event of rejection (see paragraph 9.18 above) does NOT apply where a repair or replacement is being sought. Instead the remedy must be supplied “free of charge”.
Deduction for use
If you do apply a deduction for use, it must reflect the use that the consumer has had from the goods. The law does not prescribe how to calculate the deduction. But you must be able to show that it reflects the use that the consumer has had, rather than, for example, reducing the refund to the current second-hand value of the goods. You can consider all relevant information (for example the type of goods, the intended use, expected lifespan, etc.) when assessing how much use the consumer has had and what level of deduction would be appropriate to reflect this. For example, in the case of a car, you will have evidence of the mileage, whereas for other goods you might need to assess the wear and tear that the goods show. In some situations there may be no evidence either way. (Extract from Page 52 of BIS/15/567 – Consumer Rights Act: Goods Guidance for Business – September 2015.)
Reduction in Price
Another possible remedy for the sale of an unsatisfactory vehicle is for the buyer to keep it but receive a reduction in the purchase price to reflect its failings. A price reduction must be an appropriate amount, which will depend on all the circumstances of the claim. It can be any amount up to the whole price.
This remedy is available to a consumer as an alternative to the final right to reject and becomes available under the same circumstances, i.e. either after one repair or replacement has failed, or if a repair or replacement has not been supplied in a reasonable time, or without significant inconvenience to the consumer. In these circumstances, the consumer can choose between a price reduction and rejection (with a possible deduction for use).
It is also worth remembering that there is nothing to prevent buyer and seller agreeing on a remedy that is agreeable to both parties, even if all the standard processes of the CRA have not been followed. The consumer must freely agree and not be coerced in any way.
In addition to the obligations described above, a consumer may also have a claim for additional sums, e.g. the cost of an independent report carried out on a faulty vehicle to prove their claim. Such additional sums must be reasonable and directly connected to the unsatisfactory nature of the vehicle.
Time limit for bringing a claim
A consumer can take legal action up to six years from the date they bought the vehicle (five years in Scotland). This does not mean that the vehicle has to last or be fault free for six years; it is the time limit for making a claim in respect of a fault that was present at the time of sale.
Summary of remedies
The flowchart overleaf summarises the consumer’s remedies where a vehicle is of unsatisfactory quality.
Download the flowchart ‘Summary of consumer remedies’
The provisions of the CRA also apply to the supply of vehicles to consumers through a range of finance agreements, including hire purchase (HP), personal contract purchase (PCP) and personal contract hire (PCH). See paragraphs 9.1 to 9.14 above for the details of the applicable provisions.
However, under such contracts, a consumer’s legal rights and remedies are against the finance company and not the car dealer. The dealer’s obligations are to the finance company and will be detailed in the agreement between the two businesses.
A consumer also has other rights under hire purchase agreements. These include the right to terminate the agreement without penalty if more than half of the total price has been paid. PCP agreements are a type of hire purchase agreement and consumers have exactly the same termination rights.
Additionally, dealers have some obligations in terms of acting as a conduit between the consumer and the finance company. For example, if a consumer supplies a written note of cancellation to a dealer, this must be forwarded to the finance company. Furthermore, if a consumer has the right to rescind (unwind, reject) a contract and they give notice of that rejection to the dealer who introduced them to the finance company, then the dealer is obliged to pass that notice to the finance company. (Consumer Credit Act 1974 Sections 102 & 175)
Any warranty or guarantee you sell or provide for free with the vehicle is in addition to the consumer’s legal rights under the CRA. It is not a substitute for those legal rights.
You cannot, for instance, refuse to deal with a consumer’s complaint about a fault or defect with a vehicle simply on the grounds that:
- The consumer’s warranty/guarantee has expired, or
- The type of fault is specifically excluded from the warranty/guarantee coverage.
If you offer the consumer a free warranty or guarantee, it:
- Will be legally binding.
- Will have to be written in English and in plain intelligible words.
- Must state that it does not affect the consumer’s legal rights.
- Must be made available for viewing by consumers before purchase.
There is a pre-contract information requirement under CCRs (see paragraph 15.7) to give information on any guarantee or warranty you offer.
A consumer’s legal rights under the CRA cannot be taken away or restricted, and any attempt by you to do so by using an exclusion clause or similar notice will be void and therefore unenforceable (you will not be able to rely on it in a dispute with a consumer).
If you do not honour your obligations under the CRA, the consumer may bring a court claim against you.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Another option for a consumer is to use an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider (see Chapter 16 for more details). This may be a dedicated motor trade scheme (e.g. the Motor Ombudsman; Scottish Motor Trade Association’s Complaints Conciliation Service) or a general provider such as the Consumer Ombudsman. If you are signed up to a members’ scheme you must co-operate with that ADR process. If you are not a member of a scheme and are contacted by a general ADR Provider, you are not under an obligation to participate. However, in many cases it may be suitable to do so, especially to avoid the expense and inconvenience of potential court action. Note thatyou are also obliged to provide the information listed at paragraph 16.7.
You may also face enforcement action.
Enterprise Act 2002
Trading Standards can take civil enforcement action against you under Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002 in respect of breaches of the CRA which harm the ‘collective interests of consumers’ in the United Kingdom. Enforcers can use a range of tools to ensure that traders are complying with the law. This can include applying for a court order to prevent or stop breaches. Breach of any order could lead to up to two years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
Failing to meet your obligations under the CRA may also constitute a breach of the CPRs, for example, where you:
- Mislead consumers about their legal rights.
- Systematically fail to carry out pre- sale mechanical checks before you advertise, market or sell vehicles.
- Obstruct consumers who have bought vehicles of unsatisfactory quality from you and are trying to exercise their rights to redress under the CRA, for example, if you refuse to listen to complaints or wrongly tell consumers that they have no right to redress.
When you service a consumer’s vehicle you have certain legal obligations under the CRA.
If you supply a service you must meet the following standards:
- The service must be carried out with reasonable care and skill. This means that you must, as a minimum, work to the same standard as any reasonably competent person in the motor trade.
- Information given in writing or orally to the consumer is binding where the consumer relies on it. This will include quotations and any promises about timescales or about the extent or scope of the service. This applies if the consumer takes account of this information in deciding whether to buy the service or to make any decision about the service subsequently.
- The service must be done for a reasonable price. A service will often specify a price, or it will be clear about how the price will be calculated (for example, an hourly rate). Where the agreement does not specify a price or method for calculating price, the service must be done for a reasonable price.
- The service must be carried out within a reasonable time. Often, a contract will specify a date or time for the service to be performed or completed. Where there is no agreement about time, the timescale must nevertheless be reasonable. What is reasonable depends on the type of service and all other relevant circumstances.
Remedy for breach
If you breach the contract by failing to meet the required standards for the supply of services the consumer can expect you to put things right.
In these circumstances, the law says that the consumer is entitled to repeat performance of the service or to a price reduction.
This remedy is available where the trader fails to exercise reasonable care and skill or where they breach a requirement arising from information they have given about the service. The consumer can require you to repeat the service in order to complete it properly. This work must be done at no cost to the consumer, within a reasonable time and without causing significant inconvenience to the consumer.
The consumer cannot ask for repeat performance where it would be impossible to finish providing the service to the required standard.
The consumer can claim a price reduction where repeat performance is impossible or cannot be done within a reasonable time and without causing significant inconvenience. A price reduction can also be claimed where the service is not done within a reasonable time.
The amount of the price reduction will depend on how serious the breaches were and it can be anything up to 100% of the price. If the consumer has already paid in full or in part for the service, he may therefore be entitled to some money back.
The remedies under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 do not include a right for the consumer to have someone else complete the service and then to charge this to the original motor trader. However, the Act does not take away the consumer's existing legal rights, which can include claiming compensation.
Normally, a consumer will be happy to let you put things right, but there are cases where the service has been performed so badly that it would be unreasonable to expect the consumer to give the trader a second chance. There may also be circumstances where it would be impractical to do so.
However, even in the example above, it makes good sense for the consumer to discuss his concerns and intentions with the original motor trader first in order to try to come to some sort of agreement about this.
Exceptions - when the consumer cannot make a claim
A consumer cannot make a claim where, despite the service being carried out with reasonable care and skill, it does not achieve the consumer's desired outcome, unless that outcome has been agreed first.
A consumer cannot make a claim where it is the consumer, and not the trader, who is responsible for things going wrong. If, against the trader's advice, a consumer asks the trader to use inappropriate methods or to take short cuts to save money, the consumer has no claim to the extent that these methods or short cuts give a disappointing result. If a trader agrees to do work on this basis, it is advisable to make a written record of what has been agreed and of the risks of poor results.
A consumer cannot claim for damage they cause. Nor can they claim if they simply change their mind about wanting the goods or services unless the contract allows them to do so through a cooling-off period or right to cancel.
A consumer has no rights to claim for faults that appear as a result of fair wear and tear.
Dealing with complaints
Under the Provision of Services Regulations 2009, traders are under a legal duty to respond to consumer complaints as quickly as possible and to make their best efforts to resolve those complaints. This means that traders must respond to phone calls, emails and letters of complaint. Where a complaint appears to be valid, you should put things right promptly.
If you dispute liability, you should give a clear explanation of your reasons.
Time limits for court action
Where goods are installed as part of a service, consumers can expect those goods not to fail prematurely, even if the reasonable life expectancy of those goods is several years. However, there is a time limit that eventually prevents consumers from making a claim through the courts.
For a breach of contract, a consumer can bring a claim to court within six years of discovering a fault (five years in Scotland). If you have offered a guarantee on the work then you have to honour the guarantee.
This does not mean all goods have to last this length of time, but this is the time limit that the law gives a consumer to take legal action.
Features of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 not covered by this guidance
Unfair contract terms
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 also covers the use of unfair terms in consumer contracts. This is a specialised area of law and is not covered in this document.
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Summary: In the waters of Norway (and Sweden, too) there have been observations of unidentified submarine objects for a long time, going back before World War II. In what follows we will take a look at this peculiar phenomenon and report sightings og objects coming up from or going down into lakes and rivers.
In the waters of Norway (and Sweden, too) there have been observations of unidentified submarine objects for a long time, going back before World War II. In what follows we will take a look at this peculiar phenomenon and report sightings og objects coming up from or going down into lakes and rivers. This article is based on newspaper clippings and reports from the archives of UFO-Norway.
The Royal Norwegian department of Foreign Affairs has a certain number of documents pertaining to this subject, but these documents mostly concern identified foreign submarines. we have been given access to the documents only up to 1969; the ones from 1970 to the present are still classified. The operational headquarters of the Royal Norwegian Navy, which takes these reports seriously, classifies them in four categories:
"Certain U-boat": when it is clearly observed visually by competent personnel, unequivocally registered on electronic localizing equipment, or photographed.
"Probable U-boat": when there is no reason to doubt it is a U-boat, but the requirements for a certain U-boat have not been met. Twelve such reports are known from 1975 to 1989.
"Possible U-boat": 120 reports frm 1975 to 1989.
From 1969 to May 1983 the presence of unknown U-boats in norwegian territorial waters was reported on some 200 occasions. The observers thought they had seen a periscope, tower, or actual submarine. Several of the reports had geographic and time correlations. By correlating the approximately 200 reports, it is possible to reduce the actual number of objects to 175. Of these te Navy classified 75 - 42.8% - as "not U-boats." These are the sightings of greatest interest to ufologists.
Let us first go back in time to some early reports.
On Thursday, July 18, 1946, a "ghost rocket" crashed into Lake Mjøsa (in southeastern Norway). Between 12 and 12:30 p.m., several witnesses observed a V1-like object coming in low from the west, at about 50 meters' height. The witnesses first heard a strong whistling sound, not exactly like that associated with known aircraft. The object flew so low as to cause the trees to sway. It impacted in Lake Mkøsa, about two kilometers from the western shore and seven kilometers from Minnesund, where the depth is 300-400 meters. It was cigar-shaped, about 2.5 meters long, with about one-meter-long wings placed one meter behind the nose. The front and back parts were shining like metal, but the middle section including the wings was dark. The wings seemed to flap a little, as if made of fabric. No fire, exhaust, or light was seen.
When it hit the lake, the water splashed several meters into the air. There was no explosion. The sky was clear, and the water quickly calmed. Some winesses thought they saw two objects, one in front of the other. The Norwegian Defense High Command conducted an investigation, according to press reports of the period, but the documents have never been recovered. There is a distinct possibility that all documents on the 1946 ghost-rocket wave have been destroyed. If so, this is a disaster for UFO historians, who will be left with only newspaper accounts as source material.
Shortly before 7 a.m. one Thursday in October 1952, Johannes Nordlien was waiting for coworkers when he suddenly heard a howling, jetlike sound. A moment later a saucer-shaped object, four meters in diameter, came at high speed from the west and passed by him 100 meters away. It impacted with a violent splash in the river Lågen. The object was white as snow, and Nordlien clearly observed its flat and round shape as it hit the water. When his fellow workers showed up, the water was still boiling. The loud howling sound vanished as soon as he saw the object.
At 11:55 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 1958, a silent "unknown aircraft" with no identifying markers crashed into the Alta fjord. At the impact site, 70 meters deep, a column of water rose up. The aircraft resembled a twin-engine delta-winged jet. The witnesses were Bjørn Taraldsen, Nils M. Turi, Kate Julsen, and Rasmus Hykkerud. When others arrived half an hour later, all they found were a number of dead fish. The frigate KNM Arendal and the submarine KNM Sarpen, along with divers, searched for the aircraft friutlessly for over a week. The Arendal, however, did get sonar reading of a mobile object.
At 10 one evening just before Christmas 1959, Lorentz Johnsen saw a dark, silent object - which he described as looking like a small bus with a number of windows along its side - fly slowly by at an altitude of 150 meters. It was heading in the direction of the Namsen fjord. It descended to about 50 meters, grew fiery red, then exploded with an ear-splitting crash. According to Johnsen, "It looked like sort of a cover was torn off the object in one piece. This, along with a number of other things, fell into the water. I especially noticed three black 'columns,' about two meters long and one-half meter in diameter. The cover itself was torn off in one piece and reminded med of a curved sheet of metal. This was fiery red at first but grew black before reaching the water."
Beetween November 12 and 22, 1972, an extensive search was conducted in the 1300-meter-deep Sogne fjord. Thirty Navy vessels, plus NATO forces, participated. The excitement began when the military received a report of a U-boat. The next day, the thirteenth, two witnesses watched an "aircraftlike object" maneuver along the fjord. The same night four other witnesses observed a "bright object" on the water. On November 20, at 1 p.m., a U-boat was seen near Kyrkjebø just as it headed away from Mårenlandet toward the fjord's southern end. Fifteen minutes later it was seen by five police officers at Kvamsøy, a small island about 50 kilometers north of Kyrkjebø. Here frigates dropped mines on the object. If these were two observations of the same object, we have a speed of 200 kph - a speed of which no known submarine is capable.
On the night of november 21, four witnesses sighted four "rockets" shooting up from the water at Hermansverk. The rockets were silent and resembled small red balls of light. On the afternoon of the next day, an antisubmarine missile was fired at the intruders. The water's depth at the site was only 25 meters, and the shock waves of the explosion were so powerful as to throw small boats onto land 10 kilometers away. Any conventional submarine would have been severely damaged and forced to surface; yet this vessel escaped apparently unscatched.
At the same time other odd events were occurring. Aircraft experienced unexplained electronic problems. Yellow and green objects were seen flying along a mountainside. Navy vessels registered sonar contact with something in deep water. Surveilance craft encountered unidentified "helicopters" which executed breakneck maneuvers in fierce storms.
On Wednesday, July 4, 1973, Erling Bakke and his wife sighted a peculiar vessel on the water. They spotted it at 11:15 p.m. It was 25 feet long and six feet high and had a protrusion on top. "When we first spotted the strange object, which had a speed of at least 100 kph along the water," Bakke reported, "we at first thought it had to be some sort of speedboat, and we were amazed at peoplegoing that fast. But suddenly the object rose up at a 45-degree angle, and a moment later it was gone. Then my wife and I became aware of having witnessed a UFO up close. And it was a wonderful experience." The object was entirely black and thus clearly visible.
Local divers spotted a submarinelike tower in the Husnes fjord (a minor fjord in the Hardanger fjord) on Wednesday, April 27, 1983, and by 1 p.m. a search team from the Norwegian Defense was at the site. It consisted of the corvette KNM Sleipner, two submarines, and one Orion aircraft equipped with anti-U-boat weapons. The next day the KNM Osloand two more frigates joined the search. At 4:55 p.m. the Oslo achieved the first possible sonar contact south of Leivik on Stord Island. At 5:21 the frigate fired a Terne rocket as a warning to the intruders that they had been observed and were being pursued.
The following night a possible sonar contact ocurred in the Selbjørn fjord (another minor fjord in the Hardanger fjord), but the pursuers did not open fire out of concern for a nearby Norwegian submarine. Two more sonar contacts took place at different positions, and on the afternoon of April 30, the Oslo, after sonar contact, fired a Terne rocket and dropped a mine. Five minutes later it launched four more rockets, and then the sonar contact was lost. Around 4 p.m. five Terne rockets were fired at nearby Halsenøy. Near midnight a sonar contact south of Leirvik resulted in another rocket-firing.
On May 1, a Sunday, at 4:20 p.m., after sonar contact, six Terne rockets were launched. They hit the water and plunged into the deep before the charge detonated. Immediately afterwards an Orion aircraft dropped a mine at the same spot in the skåneviks fjord. An hour later the Oslo attacked again with six rockets. The last sonar contact was achieved by an Orion aircraft at 8:30. The plane dropped mines at the entrance to the Høylandssundet. The next night mines were dropped at the Selbj&oslah;rn fjord.
All during the search the military was fielding numerous reports from civilian observers. In all six mines and 24 Terne rockets were fired - with no results.
Paul Paulsen Frøyen saw two "U-boats" between Lavik and Vadheim in Ytre Sogn, about eight kilometers from land or about 65 kilometers inside the Sogne fjord, on Friday, June 2, 1989. "I went out of my car and watched the two U-boats for two and a half minutes," he said. "I've grown up with the norwegian Kobben submarines, and these were not similar to them.... I'm certain that the two U-boats had to surface in order to communicate.... I watched the periscopes and the towers on both U-boats, and when they submerged, I observed the spray from the propellers in the nice weather." The Royal Norwegian Air Force sent two jets to look for the submarines, and the Coast Guard was ordered there as well. Military sources told the press that these objects could not have been submarines.
On Wednesday, September 19, 1990, KNM Stavanger had a sonar contact with an "unknown U-boat" in the waters off Ona lighthouse about 30 kilometers outside Molde. The vessel sent international warning signals but got no response. In an effort to get the U-boat to surface, hand grenades were dropped into the water. When that failed, at 5:30 p.m. the Stavanger shot off three Terne rockets. The sonar contact ended, and the next day the search was called off. The stavanger managed to make a recording of its sonar contact with the unknown object.
It is a fact that the Norwegian Defense Forces have never managed to force a single foreign submarine to surface. Perhaps there is a reason for this. It is logical to assume they know a great deal more about foreign activity in the fjords than they are willing to acknowledge publicly. It is not smart to advertise all one knows in these circumstances. Conceivably the activity is permitted to take place so that diplomatic conflict may be avoided. Norway is, after all, situated in a sensitive area both geopolitically and military. The Norwegian defense authority regards a U-boat search as successful whenever the U-boat leaves the area. Or at least that is what is said for public consumption.
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During the October holi-day, instead of flying, I spent three entire of my six days’ travel on slow, ground conveyances around Hunan province—and it was fabulous. Looking out the train window onto the countryside of Hunan was as gratifying as watching the best movie. And that#s pre-cisely what I did for eight solid hours, on a ride that began at noon—just taking in the scenery from my small seat in the sleep-ing car, eating snacks and occa-sionally snapping photos. When it became dark, I brushed my teeth & went to bed, sleeping through most of the stops until I was woken at 4:30am. We were approaching Guangzhou, where I had to transfer to a bus for an-other six hours of road travel. Although sleepy, I enjoyed the sunrise and green hills of the Shenzhen-Shantou freeway. And this was the end of the trip—nearly 24 hours of one-way ground travel.
To start, I had made the mad dash to the train station with the help of local friends on the morning of the National Holi-day. I would like to have cap-tured on video the energy chan-neled by all of the people wait-ing to get on the train early. I rode all night to the capital of Hunan to meet some old friends who were arriving from Shang-hai. After suffering more ticket lines, we went by bus to Heng-shan, one of the 5 sacred moun-tains in the country. ‘Sacred’ is kind of a stretch thought, be-cause highway traffic up & down the mountain nearly spoiled the natural experience. Some wealthy tourists in cars constantly honk at the throngs of pedestrian travelers. I thought it shouldn#t be allowed. But we lat-er found an alternate footpath a-long a stream through mountain-side farms which was very satis-fying. We stayed overnight in a lodge on the mountain for a rea-sonable ￥50 each. We finished the hike the next morning, sav-ing breakfast for the top. It was difficult climbing without food, so once we reached the restau-rant row on top, even plain bread and porridge was so utte ly tasty.
After coming down the mountain we returned to Chagsha for a full dinner and took an overnight train west. We found ourselves the next day in Fenghaung (Phoenix), a fabulous ethnic tourist town that was part Venice and part Gatlinburg. There were gondolas on the riv-er among narrow alleys full of shops selling lots at lots of near-ly identical tourist stuff, but real-ly fun. Nestled in some low mountains, Tennessee-sized. Miao minority groups were wearing traditional clothes and performing music from boats in the river. Peddlers waited to dress us up in these clothes and take a Polaroid for cash. There were sellers of BBQ, gourd flutes, batik-dyed hemp clothes, purses, live ducks, and a deli-cious vegetable that is a cross between a potato and a pear. Juicy, light, but not too sweet.
Our hotel room in Phoenix-town had a balcony.I spent several hours watching people pass underfoot. Some rich tourist, some locals car-rying baskets, some balanc-ing two baskets from a bam-boo pole on their shoulder. I could see the entire main drag on both sides of the riv-er, from the shapely highway bridge to the ancient footbridge. Birds and cats dashing about, people washing clothes in the river, drunk tourists looking for a room.Friendliness and a lack of rushing pervaded the atmo-sphere there. I think I found my callinging life—just sitting on a balcony, watching everything until dark, when at the red lanterns were lit from other bal-conies. (Neon is kept to a mini-mum in Fenghuang, thank God.)
After only one leisurely day, night & morning in Phoenix-town my friends and I got together for one last real Hu-nan-style lunch and parted on two different buses at the sta-tion. After one night in a com-fortable hotel, I was back on the train for a 24-hour ground ex-cursion home (see paragraph 1).
So, there I was on the east-to-west train in Hunan, just as fall colors were be-ginning to appear. The ter-races haystacks, neat rows of house and farms were unspeakably beautiful as they rolled by, hour after hour to my pleasure. The photos I took from the mov-ing train don’t do justice, but it was breathtaking. You’ll have to trust me on that. Better yet, take a train through Hunan for yourself. | <urn:uuid:696f3762-7bf7-4106-ae73-5c1d17b3f40c> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://en.chinatefl.com/chinainfo/detail/0/49 | 2018-06-23T21:17:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865250.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623210406-20180623230406-00502.warc.gz | en | 0.976355 | 1,029 |
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Published Aug 10, 2009The young folks in Peter Bjorn and John have never been afraid to throw a bit of swing behind their tunes. But it's when other artists get their hands on the trio's music that rumps really start shaking.
Case in point: this new remix of "Nothing to Worry About" by Toronto indie dance duo Woodhands. The shuffle beat of the original, found on March's Living Thing, gets replaced by a more dance floor appropriate 4/4 beat, while the weird kids singing at the beginning are traded in for some blog house keyboard skronks. All in all another worthy reworking of the trio's work and a perfect excuse to bust out the funky chicken.
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There was no artifice. There were No Games. What you saw is what you got. She showed up. She was present. She came through. When she walked in, you knew everything was going to be alright. She was a lady. She was elegant. She was beautiful. She was brilliant. She was ferocious. She was tender. She drank a good, dry martini with extra olives. She was my touchstone. I am one of Shirley's girls.
I assume every woman here today is one of Shirley's girls. For, if not for her, would our professional journeys have been as easy or possible? I know mine wouldn't have been. Her accomplishments are legion. She worked two jobs in order to go to the UW. She was born a feminist and never had to go through enlightenment to get there.
She helped write legislation ensuring equal pay for equal work. She founded agencies that took care of beaten women, the sick, the elderly, and on. I was fortunate to work with her on the creation of the Women's Endowment Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that Jewish women who were being abused were acknowledged, cared for and that their needs came to the top of the priority list of Jewish Communal Service agencies. The work of the endowment came to fruition with the funding of many local, national and international organizations dedicated to caring for abused women and children and finally in the creation of the wonderful Project D'vorah at the Jewish Family Service. This program exposed the profound need of this unspoken and tragic problem in our community and has and continues to serve hundreds of women. | <urn:uuid:be03df1a-32b7-4954-8109-cb8d264c00b3> | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | http://jwa.org/article/more-memories-from-merrily-laytner | 2014-10-23T22:02:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413558067768.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017150107-00159-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.994303 | 328 |
In Syria a third day of protests has been marred by violence. The police have opened fire on demonstrators using tear gas and live rounds killing one person and injuring around 100 others. This brings the total fatalities to 4 this week.
Demonstrators have set fire the ruling Baath party headquarters in Deraa, to the the main courts, and to two phone company branches.
The country has been ruled by the Baath Party headed up by president Basher al-Assad since a coup in 1963. All opposition parties are banned.
In Deraa on Friday, the authorities opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing four people.
In an attempt to calm tensions, the authorities promised to release 15 schoolchildren who were arrested for scrawling opposition graffiti on a wall.
This was a rare concession, but commentators say it appears to be too little, too late.
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WASHINGTON — Landmark Legal Foundation has won a victory in federal court in the first round of its lawsuit to uncover politically motivated audits by the Internal Revenue Service, announced President Mark Levin.
Federal District Judge Henry H. Kennedy, Jr. issued a summary judgment ruling for Landmark rejecting the Internal Revenue Service’s attempt to force the non-profit foundation to pay the agency’s expenses in searching for information about the tax audits of numerous conservative and libertarian organizations and other critics of the Clinton administration.
“The IRS attempted to block Landmark’s access to public information about the agency’s audits of several conservative and libertarian public interest groups by demanding tens of thousands of dollars to search IRS files,” explained Levin. “The purpose of this demand was to derail Landmark’s nearly two-year effort to get to the bottom of the IRS’ seemingly political and partisan audits.”
Landmark filed its Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in June, 1997, after the IRS refused to respond to the foundation’s original request in January, 1997. Waivers of FOIA processing fees are normally granted by federal agencies as a matter of course to 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations such as Landmark.
“This is an extraordinary legal victory — a rare defeat for the IRS. I’m now looking forward to the court addressing the real issues of our suit,” explained Levin. “Hopefully, the court will finally order the IRS to turn over all documents showing any politically motivated requests for audits of conservative and libertarian nonprofit organizations.”
Among the more than 20 organizations that have been audited by the IRS during the Clinton administration are: The National Rifle Association, the Heritage Foundation, Concerned Women for America, the National Review, American Spectator and the Western Journalism Center, the parent company of WorldNetDaily.
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The rich scientific past of India is something we seem to have forgotten. From the ancient ayurvedic medicines to the herbs for serious illnesses, India was very active in science and research centuries before modern labs were set up.
Here are 10 significant scientific discoveries that should make every Indian proud of our ancient heritage:
We credit Marconi with the invention of wireless telecommunication but the technology emerged from our own backyard. Radio or wireless technology is the brainchild of Indian scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose. This remarkable breakthrough was achieved by Sir Bose in his extensive research on microwaves. Bose first demonstrated the use of radio in Kolkata in 1895, two years before Marconi did. More than a century after the feat, Bose has been belatedly credited for his feat.
2. Atomic theory
Kanad is considered the first nuclear scientist of India who introduced the theory of atom. Maharishi Kanad’s theories date way back to second century. In the book Darshan-Grantha, one finds a description of Kanad’s concept of atoms. It was Kanad, who first opined that elements are formed mainly because of electrons arranged in a specific manner. The world recognizes John Dalton as the father of atomic theory, but we can’t take anything away from Maharishi Kanad.
3. In-vitro Fertilization
IVF is considered a modern procedure, which was developed in England. In reality, it was the brainchild of Indian scientist Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay, whose contributions went unrecognized. Dr. Mukherjee’s efforts resulted in the birth of India’s first test tube baby Durga. Since she was born on the first day of Durga Puja, she was also named as ‘Durga’.
4. Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery was first conducted by Sushruta. What’s believed to be modern science is actually an Indian heritage. Sushruta’s famous book ‘Sushruta Samhita’, considered one of the oldest discourses, vividly deals with several plastic surgery methods. Sushruta Samhita is viewed as one of the most precious treasures in Indian medical literature.
5. Heliocentric theory
Aryabhatta first proposed the notion that planets move in an axis around the sun. This theory later went on to become the Heliocentric Theory, with further explanations given by Copernicus. Though Aryabhatta had little access to technology, his numerous astronomical calculations were perfectly accurate. His studies also led to the discovery of how lunar and solar eclipses occur.
6. Cotton clothing
A remarkable Indian contribution to the world has been the development, use of cotton textiles for clothing. The ancient Greeks were not familiar with cotton and wore animal skins until the wars of Alexander the Great, when they discovered and started using Indian garments.
7. 'Zero' (0)
Aryabhatta taught the world how to count by inventing zero. The importance of ‘zero’ needs not be overemphasized. This mathematical concept also has a direct link to the philosophy of 'nothingness'.
8. Water on the moon
India’s most recent contribution to science is the discovery of water on the moon. The modern space exploration occurred between 2008 and 2009, with Chandrayaan-1, ISRO’s first lunar mission. ISRO's PSLV carried both ISRO and NASA instruments, of which the Indian 'Moon Impact Probe' first detected lunar water, three months before NASA's 'Moon Mineralogy Mapper' made the same discovery.
9. Rocket artillery
The earliest successful use of rocket artillery is associated with Tipu Sultan of Mysore. Tipu's father Hyder Ali successfully introduced the first iron metal-cylinder rocket. The iron rockets were innovative as they tightly packed the gunpowder propellant to enable higher thrust and longer range. Tipu used them against the British during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Although the rockets were primitive, they demoralized the enemy due to the noise and bursting light, giving a tough time to the British.
10. Diamond mining
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Posted 18 May 2012 - 06:45 PM
Anyway, since we found out a few days ago, my husband and I have talked a lot about if we will make our household gluten free. I think we probably will go that route. My daughter is only 3, and she has a twin brother, and 2 older siblings. I just feel like it will be very hard especially if her twin brother (they always HAVE to be equal in everything!) can have certain things, but she can't. She isn't old enough to understand why. The older 2 are in school, and they would continue to be able to have foods with gluten in them outside the house, when they are at friends' houses, or at school. Just not at home.
I do feel a bit guilty about taking away all the foods they are used to in the house, but I also feel like it would be so hard to try to keep all the foods separate and make sure my daughter doesn't get a hold of anything she shouldn't, and then just trying to explain why they can eat things but she can't.
We also would have the other 3 tested if her biopsy comes out positive, so who knows, maybe some of the other siblings have it too and we just don't know it yet. I did read something about the chance of her twin having it being even higher than just sibling even though they are fraternal.
Posted 19 May 2012 - 06:28 AM
I know celiac in children is oft times difficult to test and come up positive. But if one child has tested positive, the others need to be tested, too. It would be very uncommon, if at all, that there's a false positive on a celiac panel (false negatives are quite common). If one sibling or parent tests positive, the others have a 1 in 22 chance of also having celiac. Have you or your husband also been tested?
It might be helpful for you to read these Fact Sheets from the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center.
When your daughter's endscopy is done, make sure you pick up a copy of the pathology report (it usually takes a week or two to get the results). Damage can be patchy and may be missed if biopsies are not taken in the right places.
Edited by sa1937, 19 May 2012 - 06:28 AM.
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Endoscopy with Positive Biopsy - April 9, 2010
Gluten Free - April 9, 2010
Posted 19 May 2012 - 06:56 AM
Posted 20 May 2012 - 04:22 AM
Guess what? I pay the bill, so he works for me. I insisted, and he complied.
Don't let your doctor bully you! Celiac is easily missed in a biopsy. Did you ever have bloodwork done on yourself?
Posted 20 May 2012 - 08:11 PM
I am also planning on called the pediatrician tomorrow and asking for the blood test for the other 3 kids as well.
Is there specific blood tests I need to ask for for myself and the kids?
Posted 29 May 2012 - 08:46 PM
Posted 30 May 2012 - 08:10 AM
Posted 30 May 2012 - 05:18 PM
Thank you for the link for the gluten free package! I called the number and left a message... that will be so helpful!
Thanks for checking in It has been so helpful to get input from people who know what we are going through, and have been there themselves!
Posted 06 June 2012 - 12:00 PM
I will say, while I did not want my daughter to have internal damage, I think it's good to get a confirmation with a positive biopsy so you KNOW what you are dealing with, know the symptoms are caused by that damage and can move forward and know how to fix that damage. I am in a place where my daughter just tested positive for blood work but had a normal biopsy all around. Her GI has told me she may have "latent" celiac which means she could develop symptoms at any time, but he has suggested keeping gluten in her diet and monitoring her. Which we do not plan to do- she is seeing another GI dr and then we are going gluten-free either way, but I am hoping to find more support with this new dr, who has a celiac specialty in children. Like I said, I did not want her to have damage, I was just hoping there was some sort of recognizable "change" that would say celiac so that they could confirm that diagnosis!
I would take that news and run with it, and be encouraged. Kids often heal quickly, much quicker than adults!! Your kiddo could be feeling so much better in just a few weeks! I think once you SEE the results for yourself, it will change a lot of how you feel, and you will experience that relief on her behalf!
Also---- I think your preliminary plan to go gluten-free as a household is a great one- if she has a twin sibling, I would strongly suspect that they share that gene, and possible that other siblings have it also- just easier all around!
Posted 06 June 2012 - 08:56 PM
You have to do what works for your family as a whole.
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Posted 07 June 2012 - 08:27 AM
Every now and then he asks if I can "figure out a recipe" for something so he can have it. We tackle it together like a science project and usually come up with something pretty good. He is learning to cook (a skill he will surely need) and we are sort of having fun on this adventure together.
I think it really helps that I cannot eat gluten either . . . it gives him a "partner" in all this. He calls me his "gluten free buddy".
The hardest thing to deal with is when we are out and about and food is offered to us that we cannot eat but his brother can. This happens more than you would think, especially in the summer when Boston is full of tourists. There is always someone handing out free samples somewhere. Usually snacky stuff that looks like it would taste good. I always keep gluten-free treats with me so he can accept a sample, then trade it in for something safe he can eat. We do the same for Halloween - he usually trades it in for legos and not candy - FINE WITH ME!
I honestly don't think he feels like he is missing anything. We talk a lot about nutrition and he will sometimes comment, "I can't eat that, but it really isn't healthy anyway . . . " He is a smart boy.
Your daughter is starting so young, she will do just fine.
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At the beginning of the last decade, Latitud 90, a Chilean travel company that lead student and corporate trips, was looking for a way to expand their repertoire while thinking outside the box.
They wanted something different from the standard touring and professional coaching trips that other companies were offering. And it’s through this idea that Latitud 90 began providing travel programs that went beyond the basics and generated a distinct experience for their clients.
Their tours offered the best of Chilean travel destinations, all with an emphasis on personal experience. Trips to Chile’s northern astronomical observatories, for example, where students learn from astronomers and use the facilities. Or corporate trips where companies strengthen their business while watching whales in the south.
“The offer was so seductive that many business managers were asking us if there were similar offerings, but for family or friends,” Felipe Howard, co-founder of Latitud 90, told La Tercera.
Thus was born Latitud 90 Experiencias, a subsidiary of Latitud 90 dedicated to offering unique trips for individuals and families. Latitud 90 Experiencias seeks to connect travelers to a destination, generating a distinct bond between those who are sharing the journey and a more permanent memory of the adventure.
“More than a trip, it’s an experience,” Howard told La Tercera.
Latitud 90 Experiencias includes many destinations in Chile, including the Casablanca Valley, just an hour from Santiago. “We have some domes (tents), with private bathrooms, where you can have a rural experience, without the congestion,” Howard said.
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Welcome to Sunday Worship
Click here for this month’s worship schedule.
Children’s Sunday School and Adult Bible Study begins at 10:00 a.m. Worship begins at 11:00 a.m. Childcare available during worship available for infants through 3rd grade.
Come in your Sunday best or in your best jeans! We have an informal atmosphere at the same time that we embrace and value many of the great traditions in worship. The worship liturgist is usually a lay person who leads us in responsive readings, scripture readings, and litanies. Sixth’s pastor usually offers the sermon; occasionally we have a guest preacher.
With the awareness that language reflects our beliefs about equality and justice, we intentionally use inclusive language in our worship. This includes using a variety of feminine, masculine, and non-gender images in referring to God and humanity. Hymns, litanies, prayers, choral offerings, and other worship elements are often chosen, altered, or created to express this inclusive and expansive view of God and God’s people.
Sunday worship services are usually based on the Common Lectionary for the liturgical season. These texts are based on a three-year cycle of Biblical texts. A Bible study currently meets with the pastor each Wednesday in the church parlor from 11:00 a.m. to noon, for discussion of the following Sunday’s lectionary text. For a link to this year’s lections on the Vanderbilt Library Web site, click here.
The choir at Sixth Presbyterian sings an introit and an anthem each Sunday. These pieces are selected to correspond with the scripture readings. The repertoire includes music from the great traditions of Christian music, past to present. The choir rehearses every Thursday evening from September through May and sings most Sundays during this time. It also rehearses on Sunday morning before Sunday School.
Care is available for infants through 3-year olds for both the Sunday School and the Worship hours (during Worship only in the summer). Children aged three through second grade attend part of the Worship hour, during which there is a special time for children. They spend the remaining time with caregivers who lead them in activities which include prayer time, learning songs and scripture passages, crafts, and creative indoor and outdoor play.
Communion is celebrated as a part of our worship on the first Sunday of the month and on the special Sundays of Easter, Christmas, and Pentecost. People (adults and children) of all faiths are invited to gather around God’s table to partake in this feast of love. We often say that regardless of one’s belief, disbelief, or unbelief, all are welcome at God’s table. In our communion, the congregants come forward to receive the elements by intinction, an ancient tradition in the Church. | <urn:uuid:fe5cfe49-86c7-4358-ad4e-3fcd74f761e2> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | http://sixthchurch.org/worship/ | 2017-09-20T16:26:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687333.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20170920161029-20170920181029-00374.warc.gz | en | 0.955562 | 590 |
Nathan Pigg⚡️’s review published on Letterboxd:
Check out where this film ranks overall in the franchise here- Harry Potter Ranked
Some quick thoughts:
-I love this film. I think it’s really overhated by the HP community.
-The final 20 minutes of this film is so flawless. It’s so dark. I love it.
-“Severus. Please.” IYKYK.
-I love that Snape is The Half Blood Prince. It just makes so much sense and is a great reveal.
-Also really enjoy seeing Hermione’s feelings for Ron. It was cute and enjoyable
-I completely forgot that they set up the Horcruxs in this film. They did a great job explaining what those are.
-Liquid Luck Harry is like Drunk Harry and it’s hilarious.
-While I love this film, I’m not blind to the problems it has. It has massive tone shifts and The HBP storyline isn’t evident at all during the middle of the film.
-Also Dumbledore and Harry traveling to find the Horcrux was pretty random and just comes out of nowhere
-They completely pass over what happened to Dumbledore’s hand, which is really important later on
I’m upgrading this film from a B+ to an A-. It’s for sure a top 3 film in the franchise for me just based off of favorites. I understand and recognize the issues it has however, so it’s not quite top 3 as far as best. However, I freaking love this film. Read my original review HERE | <urn:uuid:cd603766-0dfb-4dbd-8f4e-d966bbe1f11e> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://letterboxd.com/nathanpigg/film/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince/1/ | 2021-10-18T09:09:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585199.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018062819-20211018092819-00471.warc.gz | en | 0.949406 | 349 |
Ecuador pays Oxy $100
Petroleumworld.com, April 14, 2008
Ecuador paid Occidental Petroleum Corp. $100 million Friday
to partially settle a tax dispute, a spokesman for the
Carvajal, a spokesman for Ecuador’s Finance
Ministry, told Bloomberg News that Ecuador paid the Los
Angeles-based oil company after it stripped it of its oil
concession in 2006 over an alleged contract breach.
Occidental and Ecuador disagreed over the amount of value-added
taxes the company paid while doing business in Ecuador.
A London court ordered the South American country to refund
the $100 million, Carvajal said today in a telephone interview.
“We've reached an equitable settlement fair to Occidental
and Ecuador,” Occidental spokesman Richard Kline
told Bloomberg. Ecuador's government also put $30 million
aside pending further arbitration.
case is unrelated to another dispute regarding Ecuador’s
seizure of an Oxy oil field in Ecuador's Amazon region
in May 2006. The field is now operated by Ecuador’s
state-owned oil company PetroEcuador and produces about
95,000 barrels a day.
Shares in Occidental closed down 1.9 percent to $77.15
in trading Friday.
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Commerical Banks offer easy home loan scheme this festive season
Commercial banks in the country are offering easy home loan schemes for people who plan to buy a dream house this festive season. They have come up with attractive loan schemes for those desiring to have their own home.
NIC Asia Bank, NMB Bank and Rastriya Banijya Bank, among others in the country, have unveiled an array of home loan services for the festival season.
NIC Asia Bank introduced its Chamatkari Ghar Jagga Karja loan scheme recently. Under this loan scheme, customers can select the installment amount according to their income with a payback period of up to 50 years, said Chiranjivi Acharya, relationship manager at NIC Asia Bank. The long maturity period under home loan service is designed to help fulfil the dream of customers to own a house, he said.
The bank provides home loans at 11.8 percent interest per annum under the recently launched home loan scheme, he said, adding that the bank had different interest rated according to the maturity period of the loan. The scheme also offers a minimum monthly interest rate and discount on service charge.
NMB Bank, which is the only bank from Nepal in the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, is planning to launch an attractive home loan scheme after Dashain. According to Sushan Lal Shrestha, retail head at NMB Bank, the bank had planned to introduce the offer before Dashain, but it had to be postponed due to a minor problem. “We will be launching the home loan scheme very soon.”
Currently, NMB Bank under its home loan service provides loans of up to Rs50 million for constructing or purchasing a home at 11.5 percent interest per annum. The bank provides a quick loan decision after prospective borrowers submit all the paperwork.
The bank gives a loan decision within four days after receiving all the documents for the home loan, he said Rastriya Banijya Bank recently introduced a loan scheme at 10.20 percent interest per annum which the bank claims is the most competitive home loan offer in the market. The bank offers home loans with a maturity period of 10 and 15 years. “Our home loan scheme is competitive in the financial market,” said Kiran Kumar Shrestha, CEO of Rastriya Banijya Bank.
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Envision this scenario: You are interviewing for a position you really want. The repartee between the interviewer(s) and you has gone great. You are uniquely qualified, and the job seems good as yours.
Then, you hit a wall when asked, "Do you have any questions for us?"
For many, they need not envision this scenario. It's one that's played out for them in an otherwise successful interview.
For some employers, opening the floor for the interviewee to ask questions may be a subtle test; a means of evaluating the applicant's preparedness. Coming with questions ready demonstrates foresight.
I spoke with a hiring manager from a major American media outlet who said very rarely do candidates ask questions.
"That's a huge boost in my mind," he told me. "It's actually rare that our candidates ask many questions. Those who do stand out."
Take advantage of this opportunity by not only having questions prepared, but questions pertaining specifically to the organization and its work.
The same hiring manager told CareerCast that too often, candidates come into interviews without a complete understanding of the job for which they are applying.
"Do they not do a Google search beforehand?" he asks, rhetorically. "That's just lazy."
Indeed, thanks to the internet, there's little excuse to not come into any interview with extensive knowledge about the organization.
Perhaps you are interviewing for a position with a company or group that has a bare-bones website. Even better! Among your prepared questions, ask about the state of the site and what you could do in your position to improve it. This shows both preparation, as you have taken the time to study the website, and a proactive attitude.
Handle this delicately, of course -- which is a constant theme for any question you may ask during an interview. After all, the other questions you might ask could determine whether you even want the job.
The interviewer asking for your questions is also a courtesy, an opportunity to learn more about the fit. This is your chance to learn more about the chances for professional growth, the atmosphere of a given work day, the expectations for you both in the short-and-long-term.
There's no reason you should feel in the dark about any facet of your career. You'll spend several hours per week in this position, so get as much information as you can upfront. Should you turn off an interviewer with simple questions about office culture, growth opportunities or expectations, it's probably not the job you want. | <urn:uuid:56b4bc3c-04f1-4606-96fe-cce0f9eb35bd> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | https://www.careercast.com/career-news/primer-when-interviewer-asks-if-you-have-questions | 2019-10-23T13:35:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987833766.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20191023122219-20191023145719-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.960083 | 519 |
After crash-testing the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class and C-Class, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given each a five-star overall rating. Compared to the 2011-model-year Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, the 2013 model has improved enough to now earn a five-star rating as well.
The 2013 C-Class coupe has yet to be NHTSA-tested, but the C-Class has been rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Although the C-Class is a Top Safety Pick (scoring Good in side impact, roof strength, and moderate overlap front tests), the car was given a rating of Poor in the organization’s newer small overlap front test. In NHTSA ratings, the C-Class scored four stars in the frontal crash and rollover tests, and five stars in the side crash test. For comparison, the BMW 3 Series is also a Top Safety Pick but scored Marginal in the small overlap front test. Like the 2013 C-Class, the 2013 BMW 328i has a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA.
As for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, the SUV scored five stars in the frontal and side crash tests, and four stars in the rollover test, for an overall five-star NHTSA rating. In IIHS tests, the ML has a Good rating in moderate overlap front, roof strength, and side impact tests. The BMW X5 hasn’t recently been NHTSA-tested, but the ML rival also has a Good IIHS rating in moderate overlap front and side impact tests.
While the ML-Class was new for the 2012 model year, the C-Class is nearing the end of its production lifecycle. We expect the next-generation model to be a bit bigger to give more room to the new entry-level 2014 CLA-Class sedan.
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Roughly 30 percent of the people moving to Nevada over the last year are from California, according to a new study from MoveBuddha.
Nevada ranks 13th in the nation when it comes to top destinations for Americans who are leaving their state, according to the study that uses 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data along with net migration economic forecasting models, plus searches and queries regarding moves and moving company hires on its website from the start of January to June 8 of this year.
Additionally, for every 100 residents moving out of the Silver State, 134 are moving in this year so far (a move in rate of 1.34). Las Vegas has an even higher move-in rate of 1.48, which means for every 100 people moving out of Las Vegas, 148 are moving in this year.
When it comes to who is moving to Nevada, Californians make up a significant chunk (29.7 percent), followed by Texas (8.4), Florida (6.4), Washington (4.8) and New York (4.3 percent), the study said.
Nick Pipitone, MoveBuddha’s communications manager, said while the company doesn’t track specific reasons behind moves, it’s pretty easy to assume people are moving to Nevada and Las Vegas for a very specific reason.
“Surveys show people move for many reasons, and the top ones are usually for work and family. But when it comes to moving to Nevada, we think people are moving to the state mainly because it makes economic sense,” he added.
“A recent Tax Foundation study found that Americans are increasingly leaving high-tax, high-cost states for lower-tax, lower-cost alternatives. A state like Nevada, with no state or corporate income tax, low median property tax rates, and no estate or inheritance tax, fits this national trend.”
People moving to Nevada is at a three-year high, above a recent high water mark of 2020, when the move-in rate was 1.25. Las Vegas and Reno are also two of the top destinations for San Francisco residents who have chosen to leave their city, the study said.
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Love the image- loving your colors- the orange looks great- nice pop of color!
I don't use a lot of orange either Gail, but it looks great with the apple green you chose. You did a good job colouring the image and I like the addition of the glossy accents to the rosehips. Well done!Cheers,Beccy
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If the walls of the Noble Hardee Mansion could talk, they’d have to speak up to be heard over the hoard of antiques jostling for attention in their rooms.
Billing itself as the “last unrestored grand mansion of Savannah,” this decaying southern gem lives up to its own hype: peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and genteel neglect. Currently an antique store, it is a mecca for those who love old stuff, enjoy decrepitude-induced shivers, or any combination thereof.
Commenced in 1860 by the man who shares its name, the Noble Hardee Mansion looks down and out on Monterey Square. Completed in 1869, it claims the distinction of visits from genial — and utterly forgettable — US President Chester A. Arthur. Variously tenement apartments, and part of the adjacent Armstrong Junior College in the 1940s, it is one of only a few buildings to have been designated “exceptional” by the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Visitors to the current antique store enter through the ground floor cellar and work their way up. Acrobatic agility is a plus as you side shuffle through the narrow labyrinth of stacked tables and armoires. Take care not to bump that 18th century hand-painted writing desk — its price tag says “$45,000.”
If you don’t have $45,000 in spare change, Alex Raskin Antiques is still well worth the visit. This is not so much a store as a museum, and not even so much a museum as the unseen and dusty storage space of a museum — if that storage space came complete with “15 fireplaces and exquisite plaster details.”
What whispered intrigue was overheard by this fragment of hand-painted 18th-century French wallpaper? Whom did this Victorian toy belong to and what did they grow up to be? What dreams were dreamed under this frayed and threadbare quilt? And how on earth are these 150-year-old floors supporting a forest’s worth (at least) of antique chairs, cabinetry, and bed frames? | <urn:uuid:86a928b8-c39e-473e-83e1-302119cda278> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/alex-raskin-antiques | 2021-12-08T09:45:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363465.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20211208083545-20211208113545-00618.warc.gz | en | 0.958862 | 441 |
In early 2017, we were contracted by the Worksafe NSW to evaluate their Investigation of serious incidences process. This work included: a literature review; interviews with all stakeholders including Inspectors, businesses and next of kin/ and or injured parties and bench-marking against other jurisdictions. The work was completed in mid 2017.
In June 2018 we were contracted to provide some additional analysis on the data collected as part of a community survey looking at options for the possible redevelopment of the Gold Creek Golf Estate and Village. We provided some additional demographic information and drilled deeper into the results to provide a better understanding to the developers of the community’s concerns around the potential re-development of existing facilities.
Simone Annis is currently working with our Associate, Julian Webb from Creeda Projects on an evaluation of the Canberra Innovation Network. This project is due for completion by the end of November.
Three waves of stakeholder evaluation telephone surveys (at around 4,000 contacts per wave) and over 20 focus groups for WorkCover NSW over 2010-12, with Jetty Research as our quantitative survey partner. Survey design took place in collaboration with WorkCover, and data collation, analysis and reporting was completed to a high standard.
Longitudinal Study on small businesses and workers compensation / OHS issues for WorkCover NSW. This three year study (in partnership with CREEDA Projects) used random telesurveys, telephone interviews and focus groups to better understand the factors motivating small businesses to engage and comply with workers compensation and OHS obligations.
In 2009, we prepard a comprehensive evaluation framework for the WorkCover NSW Three Year Small Business Plan activities. This work involved close collaboration with WorkCover staff to determine the use of existing data, potential for better use of WorkCover data, and the requirements of evaluation of activities. The Action Plan drew on these discussions and literature review to set out a carefully structured approach to assessing the effectiveness of the 3 Year Small Business Plan, using a mix of information from existing sources, targeted surveys, interviews and case studies. The Action Plan commented on the strengths and weaknesses of different evaluation tools and presented an ‘analysis map’ to guide WorkCover staff in running program-specific and group-wide evaluation activities.
In 2009 we also undertook an evaluation of WorkCover’s Small Business Forums program – using interviews with a mix of stakeholders including participants, WorkCover staff and Forum facilitators. The evaluation was undertaken 12 months into the Forums program and assessed the extent to which the Forums were meeting their stated aims.
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The Corriere dello Sport is today suggesting that new Roma boss Aurelio Andreazzoli will use Miralem Pjanic as a Trequartista in a 4-3-1-2 system.
Andreazzoli was handed control of the side last week after Zdenek Zeman was dismissed following the home loss to Cagliari.
Andreazzoli will dispose of Zeman’s 4-3-3, as well as making some changes to which personnel he uses in the starting XI.
The tactician is being tipped to restore goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to the side, while Daniele De Rossi will be used as a central midfielder in front of the defence.
Pjanic, meanwhile, will be asked to create behind a front-two of Pablo Daniel Osvaldo and Francesco Totti.
Erik Lamela, 10 goals in 18 League games, will apparently be dropped to the bench in order to give the side more balance.
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“I recognize the Avengers as allies of Wakanda.”
Premium Collectibles Studio presents the Black Panther 1:3 Scale Statue, an epic Marvel collectible direct from the world of Marvel’s Avengers.
The Black Panther 1:3 Scale Statue measures 37.5” tall and 22.5” wide and 17.5″ deep as the stoic King T’Challa plants his Vibranium spear firmly beside him in the Wakandan throne room. His ornate golden seat is detailed with beautiful Wakandan aesthetics, blending Afrofuturistic design with traditional colors and patterns. A shield emblem and panther sigil adorn the back and front of the throne, giving Black Panther the blessings of the goddess Bast.
The Black Panther Statue is fully sculpted to capture all the unique details of his in-game appearance. His Vibranium-enhanced suit features numerous textures across his muscled physique to protect the warrior king in battle. This video game statue also includes two portraits — one masked portrait and one unmasked portrait — offering collectors multiple display options.
Wakanda forever! Pledge your loyalty and bring home the Black Panther 1:3 Scale Statue by Premium Collectibles Studio.
– Retail price : $1,400
– Approx Dims 37.5”H x 22.5”W x 17.5”D
– Est Ship Date: Nov – Jan 2023
– Edition Size : 400
– Includes :
Fully Sculpted Statue
Swap-Out Unmasked Portrait
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In with the Government in Canada
The Taib family’s local acumen in channelling government expenditure into their business activities appears to have extended into Canada, according to the information gathered by Sarawak Report into their Canadian property empire.
Their company Sakto’s success in attracting tenancies from state organisations funded by the Canadian tax payer can only be described as enviably impressive. Their string of developments appear to be a magnet for government bodies in search of office space. Plaques outside Sakto’s key buildings testify to their trusted status as landlords to Provincial and Federal Government agencies.
Most noticeable is the mass occupancy by no less than eleven Ontario Government Ministries at the company’s Preston Square site. According to an official press release in 2007 by the Ontario Realty Corporation, the provincial government body responsible for locating offices, these are the:– Ministry of the Attorney General
– Ministry of Children and Youth Services
– Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
– Ministry of Community and Social Services
– Ministry of Culture
– Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
– Ministry of Health Promotion
– Ministry of Labour
– Ministry of Tourism
– Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
– Ministry of Transportation.
Indeed, the Ontario Realty Corporation itself is listed as an occupant on the plaque of the complex’s ‘Tower III’ building.
Another Sakto building which has attracted public offices is 2745 Iris Street, which the company describes as a 6 story Class A Office Block. When Sakto purchased in 2001 the building was leased to the company Nortel, however the building is now occupied by federal Government of Canada offices.
2625 Queensview Drive, also hosts Ontario’s main government enterprise arm the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) program ‘to strengthen research linkages between academia and industry’.
Jamilah Taib, daughter of Taib Mahmud, who set up Sakto as a student in her tender early 20s is now a prominent Ottawa socialite and has been a regular supporter of the Canadian Liberal Party. She and her husband, Sakto Director Sean Murray and the company itself donated a total of $6 thousand dollars to the campaign costs of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty’s 2003 campaign.Also in 2003, the soon-to-be Canandian Prime Minister, Paul Martin, leased 6,000 square feet in Sakto’s Preston Street offices to accomodate the ”War Room’ for his leadership campaign. The Liberal Party soon lost power, however, in the face of the so-called Sponsorship Scandal. Following a major public enquiry the party was exposed for having abused public money and trust by funnelling inappropriate contracts and rewards to private companies that had supported its campaigns. However neither Paul Martin himself nor indeed Sakto was implicated in this scandal.
Back in 2004, meanwhile, the incoming Ottawa Provincial Government, led by the current Liberal Party Premier, Dalton McGuinty, launched a new Official Plan and ‘Co-location Project’, according to Ontario Realty Corporation briefings. The briefings explain that “The co-location involved the consolidation of employees representing 11 ministries from seven previous locations in Ottawa” and that the ORC oversaw an open and competitive lease search that ended with Sakto Corporation as the successful proponent.
The ORC briefings continue that ” The state-of-the-art facility, owned by Sakto Corporation, was built to high energy and environmental specifications” and that the “building is green in a number of ways”. However Canadian environment campaigners are likely to question whether such environment specifications have included an examination of Sakto’s sources of shareholder income and the appalling destruction wreaked by the Taib family on Sarawak’s world class environmental heritage.On April 4, 2008 the government held a “grand opening” for the new Ontario Government offices at Preston Square at which Sakto Director, Sean Murray, husband of Jamilah Taib, posed for cameras as he cut a celebratory cake. | <urn:uuid:38e0d4a7-dc34-4dc5-8a2c-b5afa8ca5b63> | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | http://www.sarawakreport.org/2010/06/taibs-lucrative-links-with-ontario-government/ | 2016-02-11T19:04:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701162648.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193922-00250-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.950279 | 843 |
Qualifications and Experience
Fellow, University of Worcester.
Awarded MBE 2013 Queen Birthday Honours list for services to arts.
A drama advisor to the Royal Navy.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
Director of the Worcester Festival
Ex-Professional Artistic Director of the Worcester Repertory Company.
Ex-Professional Director of the Swan Theatre, Worcester.
AETF Quarter Final Nuneaton: 25th-27th June
Avon Short Play Festival: 2nd-3rd July
AETF English Final, Bridlington: 7th August
Woking Play Festival: 5th-16th October
Brecon Young Farmers Drama Competition: 3-8 February
Montgomery Young Farmers Drama Competition: 17-22 February
Birmingham Theatre Festival: 29 February - 1 March
Welwyn Youth Drama Festival: 2-7 March
Glamorgan YFC Entertainments Competition: 1-2 February
YFC West Midland Entertainments Competition: 3 March
Avon Drama Festival: 7-9 March
Central Division AETF Quarter Final: 13 April
Hertford Theatre Week: 29 April-May 4
Wellington Drama Festival: 4-9 November
Hereford Drama Festival
SCDA Inverclyde Northern Division Final of One Act Plays
Birmingham's Festival of Acting and Musical Entertainment
Ballymoney Drama Festival
Gibraltar International Drama Festival
AETF Quarter Final Central Division
AETF Semi Final Western Area
Welwyn Drama Festival
Chair of the Guild.
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Citrix India: Purpose of appraisals is people developmentTuesday, December 04, 2012
What’s the most unique thing about your appraisal system?
Our appraisal system is known as coaching conversations since we believe that the purpose of appraisals is people development. Our system measures technical competencies and behavioral competencies on an equal basis. This, we believe, helps in all round development of employees.
Why is your company a great place to work in?
The level of empowerment and ownership that employees enjoy at Citrix is both unparalleled and unprecedented when compared to other peer group companies.
What was the percentage salary hike in your organisation in 2012?
Approximately 11% for the current year. (Also read: IT and ITES industry overview)
What is the average age of your workforce? How many years, on average, do people stay in your organisation?
The average age is 26 years and three years is the average tenure of our current workforce.
What reward system do you have in place for employees who are talented or the best performers?
All rewards are linked to performance. We give out RSU’s to our top performers along with bonuses and incentives such as international rotations. We also encourage employees to submit their ideas as patents and our patent bonuses are extremely lucrative. We have close to 200 patents filed locally.
Your thoughts on internal rotation of new hires to help them decide where they fit best?
In most cases, new hires are identified and evaluated against an open position/ requirement. So the rotation of new hires is possible only after they complete 18 months of service. We advertise jobs internally and facilitate internal movements both within India and internationally.
What organisational values would you show off to attract new talent?
Innovation, respect, customer orientation and work-life balance.
How diverse is your workforce? Do you have expatriates on board? If yes, how many and at what level?
We do not have any expats on board. However, we have a very diverse workforce as our employees come from different colleges across the country.
How many women do you employ?
Women constitute about 20% of our workforce. (Also read: IT industry hires more women than men)
Do your employees have net access? Are there any curbs on online activities?
Yes, internet is free for all. There is no curb on access or online activities. In addition, we have a very generous policy on broadband reimbursement for every employee worth R3000 a month. This is to ensure we align with our vision of work from anywhere and any place.
Is your organisation woman-friendly? What are the special facilities provided to them? How does the organisation ensure their safety during late-night commutes, etc?
Women employees in our organisation enjoy flexible work hours, cab service with security (for those working post 7pm) and assistance with respect to their health. We have a specific women’s forum called Jagriti to help women employees network and develop professionally.
What about specially challenged people? Any special initiatives for them in terms of vacancies and disabled-friendly infrastructure?
Yes, all our offices are disabled-friendly with ramps and special rest rooms, etc. in place.
What kind of workspace do you have — seating arrangements, computers, reception area, canteen and other facilities?
Our facilities include individualised work spaces, collaboration areas and code rooms for brain storming. In addition, we have relaxation rooms (separately for men and women), shower facilities and recreation areas like gym etc.
What about health and wellness programmes for your employees?
We provide a free health check up for employees on an annual basis and secure them along with their families through a comprehensive insurance policy. Apart from physical wellbeing, we lay emphasis on psychological wellbeing through yoga, aerobics etc. We also provide free and personalised counselling services (via a third party) to distressed employees.
Tell us something about the induction process at your organisation
For all campus hirers, we invest in an immersion programme. As part of this programme, we present a real-life challenge and ask people to code or develop a new application. This activity, among other things, is envisaged to foster team bonding. This is because while developing or coding the new application, the new hirers have to work with various teams and individuals with whom they might not be required to work later on.
Has your company initiated any environmentally-friendly practices?
We have a go green initiative, where we collect old/used newspapers and printouts and recycle them. We also distribute saplings/seeds to our employees on a regular basis.
Your organisation’s most employee-friendly policy?
The ‘bring your own device’ policy. We sponsor US$2100 to employees to bring their own devices and use it at the workplace. This is our way of encouraging employees to use our technologies
Your company’s mission and vision statement?
Work better, live better.
About Pallab Bandyopadhyay:
Pallab Bandyopadhyay currently heads the HR function (for India) at Bangalore-based Citrix which provides virtualisation, networking and software as a service (SaaS) technologies to more than 230,000 organisations worldwide. Its customer base includes the world’s largest internet companies and fortune global 500 enterprises.
Armed with a doctoral degree in human resource development from XLRI Jamshedpur, Bandyopadhyay has more than 24 years of professional experience. Prior to his current assignment, he was the HR business partner for application and business process delivery at Dell Services. Bandyopadhyay has also worked with Perot Systems, Ashok Leyland Information Technology, Sasken Communication Technologies and Cambridge Solutions (a multinational information technology firm). Human resource business support, compensation and benefits, immigration, human resource administration services and recruiting services including employee communications and relationship management are just some areas where he commands a forte. At Cambridge Solutions, Bandopadhyay was the chief people officer and was responsible for designing and implementing strategic plans for mergers and acquisitions and the subsequent integration of several IT and ITES companies in India, North America and Europe.
Bandopadhyay is the former president of NHRD’s Bangalore chapter and is currently a member of the National HR and IR/ER committee of CII. He has published several papers in leading HR journals and is also the guest editor for the NHRD journal. An honorary member of the HR Academic Area Advisory Council of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bandopadhyay is also an expert reviewer at Harvard Business School Press.
Coordinated by Vandana Ramnani
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Music Around the GlobeRelaxed Family Concert
Sat Apr 9
Join us for a journey where we’ll learn how folk songs inspire composers from all over the world to showcase their cultures through orchestral music. This one-hour Relaxed Family Concert is designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Come enjoy music with family and friends in an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be who they are!
A Few Things to Know
- Music Around the Globe will feature a variety of music—some soft and some loud—because we know that different audience members like different levels of sound. Review our tip sheet to read about quiet spaces, noise-canceling headphones and other options which are available for tailoring the concert experience to fit your family's preferences.
- Come early to participate in lobby activities, including opportunities to try orchestral instruments, engage in creative movement, make art, learn more about the program and meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
- Prepare for the concert experience with our playlist, lobby map, pre-visit story and other materials. Scroll down this page for those resources!
Date & Time
Girl from the Da Ban, from Folk Songs for Orchestra / 4 min
Morning Mood, from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 / 4 min
How Beautiful the Light of the Rising Sun, from Aleppo Songs for Orchestra / 3 min
Romanian Folk Dances / 7 min
Juba, from Symphony No. 3 / 5 min
Huapango / 8 min
Interlude, from A Folk Song Symphony, Symphony No. 4 / 3 min
Säkkijärven Polka, arr. Vänskä / 3 min
G. Phillip Shoultz, III
American Sign Language interpreter
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, led by Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård—who is serving as music director designate during the 2022-23 season—is recognized for distinguished performances around the world, award-winning recordings and broadcasts, educational engagement programs, and commitment to building the orchestral repertoire of the future. Founded in 1903, the Orchestra has an extensive history of touring throughout Minnesota, nationally and abroad, including high-profile visits in recent years to Cuba, Europe and South Africa. Recording projects undertaken in the past two decades include complete cycles of symphonies by Beethoven, Sibelius and Mahler, all recorded under Osmo Vänskä, who is now the Orchestra’s conductor laureate.
Chia-Hsuan Lin, who was appointed associate conductor of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in 2016, began her sixth season with the Richmond Symphony in 2021 and was recently named the interim music director of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland. She enjoys frequent guest appearances around the world and made her Minnesota Orchestra debut in February 2020, conducting a week of student and family concerts, and returned this past April for another family concert program. In July 2022 she is leading five Minnesota Orchestra outdoor concerts, including an International Day of Music concert as part of the opening weekend of Summer at Orchestra Hall.
G. Phillip Shoultz, III, who is known for fostering community and inspiring action among people of all ages and abilities, enjoys a multifaceted career as artist, educator, consultant, speaker and pastoral musician. He is the associate artistic director of VocalEssence, where his most visible impact is seen through his visionary leadership as founding conductor of the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age and through his engaging Take 5 with GPS daily livestream and series of instructional videos. He also serves Westwood Lutheran Church as Cantor for Music, Worship and the Arts, and he frequently appears throughout the U.S. as a guest clinician, adjudicator and consultant.
Maria Dively has been an American Sign Language interpreter for eight years in Minnesota and California. A NIC/Trilingual Interpreter, she is a graduate of North Central University in Minneapolis. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has been involved personally and professionally in the Deaf community since college. From a young age, she has been involved with music as a woodwind player, percussionist and steel drums player, among other roles.
- ASL Interpretation
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Braille & Large Print Programs
- Open Captioning
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
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Health care education in the United States is constantly changing. It is evolving at a rapid rate and these changes, along with the large numbers of medication errors and the nursing shortage, make patient safety a national concern. After publication of the article "To Err is Human" the federal government made a commitment to creating a safer system of care. The ability of a health care provider to react prudently in an unexpected situation is one of the most critical factors in creating a positive outcome in a medical emergency. The skill required to react is not inborn but must be learned and developed through education, practice, training, and repetition. Clinical simulation is an exciting innovative way to educate health care professionals for the future. Simulation provides training and feedback methods that allow learners to practice tasks, develop important skills, and learn procedures in lifelike settings. Simulation technologies are revolutionizing healthcare education for students as well as seasoned practitioners. The techniques utilized can help to move health care from the "see one, do one, teach one" model to the "see one, practice many, do one" model of success. Just as pilot simulator training improved airline safety, by reducing errors, the use of clinical simulation for education can reduce errors, improve patient safety, and reduce overall health care costs.
Description of Program
This interactive Certificate Program is a four week, 32 hour continuing education program for nurses, educators, pharmacists, physicians, physical and respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals interested in gaining knowledge pertaining to clinical simulation. The focus of the program is on the introduction to simulation, types of simulation, creation of a high fidelity simulation laboratory, strategies and scenarios utilized for clinical simulation education, and outcomes measurement. The program consists of four modules. Each module contains reading assignments, an instructor outline, audio-visual presentations, interactive learning components, and study guide questions. The course concludes with a comprehensive online exam and a program evaluation. During the program, learners interact with faculty who are expert in the area of clinical simulation. A certificate of completion is sent via email approximately two weeks following receipt of all course requirements. The program has been reviewed by local and national experts.
Who Should Enroll in this Program
The program is designed for English-speaking nurses, pharmacists, physical and respiratory therapists, physicians, educators, health facility administrators, and other healthcare providers interested in the creation of a simulation laboratory or in enhancement of knowledge and current methodologies utilized in clinical simulation.
Instruction will include the following content:
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to successfully design, manage, and evaluate activities in a clinical simulation laboratory. At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:
This four-week activity is offered two times a year.
Offering dates for 2015: September 7 (registration deadline August 24).
We reserve the right to cancel any offering if there is insufficient enrollment. Registrants will be notified well in advance if this occurs.
For more scheduling information call 1-877-USI-HLTH (1-877-874-4584) or 812-461-5217. Space is limited so please enroll early.
A combination of delivery methods are used to facilitate learner and faculty communication including:
Internet via Blackboard
Provides online instructor-prepared materials and course assignments. Internet resources are used as an integral part of the instruction.
Allows learners to interact with faculty and other course participants.
Allows learners to freely interact on an individual or group level with other learners and faculty.
The primary mode of communication will be through Blackboard, the learning management system utilized by the University. You will, however, be required to provide a personal email address. We recommend that you do not use your work email address for taking this course. Many businesses, especially government agencies, utilize security firewalls. Communication from the instructor, the University, or other students may not be possible and important announcements and other messages may be missed. We also do not recommend you use AOL, for similar reasons. AOL accounts include spam prevention-type filters and our communication with you may be filtered out. We recommend you obtain a separate email account for your course work. Yahoo.com and MSN.com offer free email accounts.
Faculty will be available by telephone to assist learners.
Information on the textbook will be forwarded upon registration. The cost of the textbook is not included in the cost of the program.
Melissa Warthen, RN, MSN
The program has four modules. Each module includes reading assignments, study questions, case studies and audio visual presentations. Learners interact with practitioners and faculty members who are experts in the area of clinical simulation. A comprehensive examination will be administered at the end of the program.
Why Enroll in an Interactive Internet Program?
The convenience of online instruction allows the participant to "attend" class at any hour or day of the week during the 4 week period. Participants will learn from experts in the area of high fidelity clinical simulation and have the opportunity to network with other course participants from across the country. Online instruction provides an opportunity for personal interaction with program faculty while providing the comfort of learning in your own home or office.
Continuing Education Credits
A Continuing Education Certificate will be awarded following successful completion of study guide questions, an online comprehensive examination (with a passing score of 70% or higher), and submission of a course evaluation. Certificates will be emailed approximately 2 weeks after completion of the course.
Nurses will receive 30 hours.
The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions is accredited with distinction through November 30, 2018 as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is an enduring program which is reviewed annually in December.
The University of Southern Indiana has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators (License #98000033A). Health Facility Administrators will receive 30 hours.
The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378. California nurses will receive 30 hours.
To Register: Click on the link above or Call toll free 1-877-USI-HLTH (1-877-874-4584)
Fee includes online instruction, handouts, and a comprehensive exam.
The textbook is not included in the cost of the program.
A $25 administrative fee will be charged for cancellation prior to the start date of the course if the registration fee has been paid.
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Welcome to Swanage Blues Festivals
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THE 37th SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL 2-5 March 2023
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50 great gigs * 30 great acts * 15 indoor venues * open mic and jam sessions
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I’m going to try and share with you a 14 year journey through a Demonic disease that literally changed every facet of Our lives together. The Primary purpose of these pages is to Give you a crystal clear view of what The Cancer Battle will involve when its your turn. Many of your friends already know the cost to this disease. And the numbers are growing Daily. Hospitals are constantly growing, and the new cancer wings now support free Valet service and automatic revolving doors. It’s big business, and it’s getting bigger. Did you ever think of how many folks would be out of work if we actually did find a cure for cancer ?
I’ll go out on a short limb here. When it’s all said and done, Nutrition will be found as both cause and cure for cancer and many other diseases.
I titled this, “She Didn’t have to die” to try and convince you that there is a way to greatly increase your chances of surviving cancer as well as other nasty diseases. . But you need to address it now. Jenny’s struggle covered many days and much pain and discomfort. It took me through experiences I never want to see again. After many calls from folks asking for help with their own cancer struggles I felt the need to share her ordeal. Many times at her side I prayed silently that God would be merciful and take her home rather than hear her cries and stand there helpless to even ease the pain of the wife of my youth. This is life, as real as it gets. There’s no turning back, no flippin the channel. Each day will begin with new challenges weather your ready or not. I’m here to say to you, You have a choice, you can address your health issues now, or wait to hear A Doctor change your life, and your dreams by simply saying three little words.
SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO DIE
It’s been only 14 months since Jenny’s passing. Seems like a lifetime. since those days of struggle. Life’s taken some turns I never figured on but all in all it has begun to level off pretty fair. Some of the Hard spots hang close, but many of the painful memories have faded back to blend in with the stuff of life. Crystal, my youngest, nailed it proper by saying, ”daddy, Normal’s never coming back, we need to seek a new normal and get on with life”. That statement has served us well. Tragedy can mess things up and confuse even the smallest decisions, and you need a very firm motivator to get you started back on a positive road. Her statement helped me replant my feet and realize that life was movin forward with or without me.
So we began again, rebuilding our Family, fitting things back together , recreating and patching a very big bruise that tried very hard to destroy us all. Everyone knew Mom was not coming back. What we did know was that now she rested at the feet of Jesus, we also knew that the Cancer that had tortured every waking moment of the last 14 years could no longer hurt her. And the Demon that had attached itself to us both had finally lost its grip .
Last Monday was a beautiful Minnesota summer day. Warm and bright, with no commitments. The sun perfect for just about anything you could think of doing. I woke early with visions of a soft warm sandy riverbank and some serious Walleye ‘jiggin dancing through my mind. I put a pot of coffee on to brew, always step one for any new day and proceeded to gather my gear . The Girls used to have a fit if they saw the Leeches sitting in the fridge next to the milk or catsup. . But I’m batchin it now so those lil buggers can stay nice n fresh in there until Jesus comes, or until its time to hook that Trophy Fish. A fresh coffee in hand, I flipped the computer on to check the mail before leaving. A familiar name popped up in e-mail with another request. A neighbor, Mandy with a plea for help. Mandy’s brother is struggling with stage 4 cancer and the Nausea and constipation are adding to the misery and discomfort of an already Nasty disease. Could I suggest something else they could try because nothing is working. Memories of many similar nights n days flooded back in for me, bringing with it the anxiety and frustration and fears of fighting a silent, invisible enemy. An uncaring, deceptive killer that takes great joy in coming at you in the dark. I cant even describe for you the guilt that builds around seeing my wife battle horrible pain and agony while I was “allowed” to be there and avoid it all. There is no winner here. The caregiver dies his/her own death daily. I’m honestly not sure which is best, to succumb to the disease, or carry the memories and live on with the guilt and shock of a journey through hell itself. .
We had talked before and Mandy knew I had gone through the same battles with my wife. She was just reaching out as I had done so many times before, hoping someone could say or do something to ease that pain and just allow her to rest. . There are only so many things to try. You cant go to the book and look up what to do, because there are none. When that Doctor makes the decision that treatment is over and you need to go home to die. You begin the last stage of Cancer, the one that’s has no plan, no procedure. And for the most part, this is the part you get to do alone. If your patient is seeing little people peaking out from behind the TV, you’d better figure a way to make them hide because this is the real deal. She see’s little men, this is her drug induced world. Unless you help her reason through her fear I’ll guarantee it will ramp and then the issue gets compounded. You learn very quickly that it’s best to deal with what you have where you find it You learn very quick that this is your gig. Either you remedy it or it will dog you until you do. That charge Nurse, the one that’s just a call away . ,,,,My Foot. Your sometimes lucky to get a call back the same day you call. Meanwhile, The issues you face are all yours. Jenny was on many meds. I’m not sure how many because they were adding or subtracting constantly. But I created a 3 tier table next to her bed that was always full. Four times a week medicines were delivered. And the emergency Meds that were in the fridge were dumped and rotated every month.. They were there to counteract reactions, seizures, problems caused by the interaction of other Meds. . When a person is consuming all those different chemicals, synthetics and compounds, plus huge doses of morphine anything can and will happen. And I’m here to tell you there’s not a Doctor alive smart enough to tell you how anyone’s gonna react on that much “stuff” .
While we were paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Medical folks for all those great meds, I was busy trying to save a buck at home. Part of my frugality led me to burn wood. Burning Wood meant splitting wood. I could not leave jenny for very long so a good friend and I commenced to split wood just outside jenny’s window. I strapped on a walkie talkie so I could check on her often and we got at it.
We were hurrying, making good time and had almost finished when I smashed my finger in the wood splitter, taking the finger off at the first knuckle. I was leakin pretty good and I began to calculate how much time I had. . Being out in the country I needed to get to help fairly soon or bleed to death. So I ran inside to run cold water over the hand to slow the flow of blood. I told Jenny to call her daughter who lived up the road and tell her she needs to come here quickly and take her Mums care while I went in to the Doctor. I played down the incident because of the drugs, It didn’t take much sometimes for her to have trouble processing things like that. Long story a bit shorter , while Mom n daughter were discussing which finger I smashed they discovered the end of my finger was still in my glove laying by the sink.. I put it in a sandwich baggie and tossed in the freezer and told everyone I was gonna sell it on Ebay. That got a lotta laughs. Why not. It was my finger and it hurt like hell. I may as well find a bit of humor to top it off.
Well, If nothing else, a cute story and a great lesson about hurrying. When I went in for the amputation I was told to go home n rest. We chuckled at that because we both knew there would be no rest. Jenny and I were alone. And we each had a job to do. So for the next few days I became a one handed caregiver.
Now,, your probably thinking that I lost my train of thought and I’ve gone off on some tangent hoping you’d feel a bit sorry for me, but your wrong. I was given Hydrocodon at 500 mg for the pain of that missing finger, and it did Fairly well in easing my stress. The comparison is Jenny was on a full Morphine drip , with a boost and still ate 750 mg Hydro’s like candy. There was so much drug in her body that it was very hard to see her real Caricature at all. It wasn’t long and I too lost at least part of my caricature. And to be truthful there were times I considered drugs or booze to take the edge off for myself. Two rooms became our world 24/7. Two rooms filled with a mixture of sounds. the whirring oxygen, the hissing of a flotation mattress the beeping of Morphine pumps all vying for equal time with the TV. And in the midst of it all, We just existed to the demands set before us.
We know the world was out there still doin their thing, still laughing, going shopping, to movies, visiting friends. And we still remembered being a part of it all. But we were not a part of it now. Our world ended at the front door.
WE HAVE A DUTY TO SHARE
So, when Mandy called , She was reaching. there’s no mistaking that feeling of desperation and of all the feelings that life can toss at you, watching someone die, inch by painful inch is one of the most helpless things to encounter. You get to be there. And You get to read the signs. But it becomes a very fearful and lonely place that you cant understand or participate in.
I sat down and began to relive those days, trying to extract things n stuff that might help. Yes, things n stuff. If you’re reading this, and your deal or your thing is perfection your in for a real ride. I’m not here to impress anyone. I’m here to tell a story that is packed full of life’s Keys. Don’t miss nuggets of truth that can and will get you to a healthy place and keep you safe by watching for my mistakes, I’m a very simple man, definitely not a writer. I couldn’t impress you if I wanted too. I already know my kids are gonna have a field day with “Dads writin’, that seems to be one of their fun little things to bug me with.
There is intrinsic Value in the things I’m sharing. Things that can only be learned through experience. But priceless For you, the reader if your able to use common sense and think outside the box a bit. . I’ll just keep it simple I sometimes talk fast; you’ll have to listen fast. If you finish before me, just wait I will get there eventually. A sense of humor has carried me a long time, sometimes overbearing maybe, but laughter is a very healthy habit so bear with me. and I have no plans to change.
Much happened during Jenny’s struggle That can help others. What better way would there be to place value on all her suffering then to use it as a tool against the very disease that took her life. When this young lady called with a need for help with her brothers cancer it convinced me That I needed to write this. When Jenny was dying, I would have emptied our savings for just one positive idea to try. That is the target of these pages, to help in any way I can. To meet the person locked in to a caregivers spot with absolutely no idea what to try next. I’ve been there, I have carried that heavy yoke. If I could go back to those first years. And put into play all these Ideas, I think Jenny would still be here. Don’t get me wrong I honor my Lord. And its appointed onto man Once to die. But Many, many times the wrong information causes us to follow the wrong path. When you know the Savior you understand that death is but a doorway to a promised reward. So its all good. But God wants us to live peacefully and disease free while we are here as well.
As I began to drag back those day, reliving the times when Jenny lay suffering. The weight of three plus years as her caregiver settled in with a heaviness that threatened to suffocate me. I shared with Mandy the guessing game that played out with each new day, and how sounds and smells would determine what we could n couldn’t do. One day frying an egg would make her sick and the very next day she would crave them. And how interestingly, raw foods were almost always acceptable. Jenny was bedridden, so Constipation was always an issue requiring daily Enemas producing very little relief. Cancer tumors had created pressure inside her, giving her constant discomfort. It made her feel full of pressure and she felt the need to empty out. Many times, often more than once a day, after the pain and embarrassment of being lifted on a Hoyer lift and hung in her sling to tolerate the enema, with no positive results she would hang there and sob while I stood helplessly at her side. . We are taught to be hunter/gatherer, protectors of the weaker sex, a force in husbandry that she can always count on. But Cancer does not know those rules. It will seek you out and make you feel very very helpless.
Some days id hear her cry and all I could do was close my eyes and clinch my fists against an invisible enemy I could not find. This enemy does not face you., like a Ghostly Thief, he comes to destroy, then disappears to find another victim. Many many days in total defeat she would have to be lifted back to bed to deal with the same discomfort while I was allowed to roam fully functional.. Some days the guilt of being able to freely go to the bathroom, while she couldn’t, hung so heavy I didn’t even want to try. I’d turn up the TV rather than let her hear the toilet flush. Reliving those days were not easy, but a friend needed help, and if it offered something positive then we needed to go there. I went into this a man of very strong Faith, I came out the other side a very beaten man, unsure of even those things that had seemed unshakable. Today I once again have great love for my Lord, who has not only restored my faith but helped me grow and has givin reason for everyone of those horrible days. We easily forget the Curse of Adam. God is Sovereign, and this world is set to function under his laws and even He cannot change them until He once again takes his place .
There remains a place deep in my chest where all those memories swirl n boil. If I chose to go there it’s a strange place. Deep and dark holding no good thing. A part of me deep down inside there always feels like crying , but it wont come , sometimes wish I could just force it to get it over with, but its not that easy,. It lays unshaken, and will not leave. So I chose to keep it buried, deep enough so the busyness of present day life overshadows it. Unless of coarse it can be used to help others.
God has created an amazing system, and you’ll find that each and every time life takes you through something you’ll gain wisdom and as well as be able to use this new knowledge either in your life or to help others.
Cancer took Jenny and I on a long journey that ended by the cancer consuming her life. On June 14th of 2009 I stood and watched as her battle ended and she went to be with the Lord. After 3 horrible years of suffering She could finally be at peace. when Mandy called today, it was made crystal clear to me that although jenny’s battle is over, there are others in struggle every day, And although the names will change the battle will be the same as will all the hurts and fears. It’s because of those folks that this needs to be written.
ITWON’T HAPPEN TO ME
I was caregiver to my wife of 42 years. Did I wanna run? Yu bet, every other day. But I could not go. Call it my vows. Call it as you see it, but I knew I needed to be there. Something deep inside said this is your place . My support person was in place. My Sister’s Covered for me so I could get a break. And it felt good to be able to get away. To just jump in the car for a couple hours to get groceries or do laundry. But always there was an ever present draw to return.
There’s something very Evil about Cancer. Just the mention of the word creates a silent deadly chill to creap inside you. . Many people will not even discuss it for the fear it has placed on their lives. It has been the driving force that has totally controlled every facet of our lives for over a decade. It has done its best to uproot and destroy every member of this family from the young on up.
1996 was a year of great change for us. Jenny was working, I was working, the farm was starting to pay off and life was pretty good. Plans to upgrade and a vacation was even in the mix. . A new Van had been purchased that turned heads at every corner. We were styling, movin ahead with life. Seemed that those first years of Marriage were now behind us, and the struggle to get the bills paid, iron out the wrinkles and get organized had finally arrived.
One morning before work Jenny found a small bump on her right breast, hardly even noticeable but enough so she was concerned. A trip to the Doc followed then a referral to the Cancer folks with a reassuring comment that “ I doubt its anything , but lets be safe”.
I think it was April 15th, The Biopsy results came back and literally destroyed our lives completely. Cancer was found in the Biopsy and surgery was scheduled for the next afternoon.
Work was sandwiched in between doctor visits and treatments, sometimes every other day. Each one adding an 80 mile round trip to our day. The Farm became just a place to sleep and seek refuge. Fun plans, movies and Vacations were out of the picture.
Life was traded for a relay, each day drivin by the appointment Calendar that now dictated our very existence. Radiation and Chemo in tandem for a time then rest to see what would happen.
Double Mastectomy followed,, then recovery just long enough to tolerate Reconstruction of the breast Area. Months of pain while the ‘inserts” created pressure in the chest to try and reshape her body. Then more surgery to mask or recreate “boobs’. For all you ladies who are trying to buy into the Idea that the docs going to give you back what God created, drop me a line. I don’t think jenny would mind if I show you a butchered female chest if it helped you think again. Its interesting to note that Jenny and two friends compared their “results” after surgery and were seriously considering going after the butcher disguised as a Doctor. Luckily for him the cancer took precedence in outlasting the statue of limitations.
As I recall all that crap took us into 1998 where we enjoyed some brief semi- normal days. They promised her “They got it all” and we were celebrating life again, returning every 6 months to be tested.
September 2001 Tumor markers indicated increased activity So Chemo was started again. Jenny was strong and tolerated it well, even able to joke about the hair loss, most always in control of the nausea. We moved forward, you tried to find normal but the hours that were yours were tainted and controlled by treatments, sickness or soreness. Blood tests created numbers, and numbers meant markers, and Tumor Markers decided when and where our lives would go.
If a Giant were to grab you and lead your life, like a piece on a game board, or a puppet, drivin by strings. It would be no different. We were puppets, we didn’t need our intellect, we just did what the Doctor said because He was the Doctor and we came and went as he instructed. We would leave the house in the morning with Jen feeling half human, do treatment then stop every few miles on the way home so she could deal with the sickness and vomiting. A hundred times I saw her to sick to move, then snap out of it if the kids showed up. She did not want them to see the suffering. During her last days, she would tell me not to let the kids come over, to tell them she was sleeping heavily
God gave us all a light bulb. You didn’t know that did you. For some it lights quickly, for others a little bump helps. It gives us back our intellect, our ability to reason and think for ourselves. Common sense is buried in there too, although today you really have to look close to see it still in use. Jenny’s cancer battle was a long struggle, but much was learned along the way. And as the treatments showed us very little gain it caused us to reach out and seek new wisdom if we could find it.
I have very little respect for Conventional Medical folks. But that’s a whole book in itself. As we searched and found good sound information regarding issues of health. We would apply it to our lives. We stopped the sugared drinks and began drinking clean filtered water. Cancer feeds on sugar and it causes the immune system to drag. Diet drinks were tried but then when we read up on Aspartame and the other Sugar subs we quickly decided that if it was a” suspected “Carcinogen that was close enough for us. From there it was the MSG in processed foods and soon processed foods needed to be eliminated all together . I went from being surprised about her picking up the cancer, to wondering how anyone can avoid it. I approached Jenny’s Expert Cancer Specialist with a very simple question. If the body is designed to function on fuel, and food is that fuel, Why is food not even addressed as a healing factor in treatment of most cancer facilities ? The profound answer I received from this” Specialist”was,,,,,,”Yes,,,well,, I ‘ve been told they are going to address that in the new cancer wing”. This literally blew me away. This was the Man who was “Educated” in Medical knowledge And specializing in Cancer treatment an the top dog in charge of care for my wife. . How could this even be?? What we discovered was most every Medical College is fully funded by the Major Drug Companies, and these “Doctors” are “educated “in a Very select Manor. I’m 63 yrs old and I’ve never seen “samples” tossed around as freely as they are now in Doctors offices. To date, we have walked through the doors of that new Cancer Wing almost Weekly since 2004 and the very most they offer is a protein drink to fight Nausea, Oreo cookies full of sugar chocolate milk full of BHG and Sierra mist Another powerful Sugar drink. I’m told some drinks have like 12 spoonfuls of sugar in them. All contain loads of sugar, and cancer loves sugar. You do however get free Valet service so you don’t have to miss any appointments. Isn’t that thoughtful.
IT”S TIME TO THINK FOLKS
You’ve been sold a bill of goods, and it is deception 101 from one end of the block to the other. The sooner you get over it, the sooner you’ll be able to use your light bulb. And the sooner you use your light bulb the sooner you’ll realize that processed foods are causing most of the bad stuff your dealin with. But until then, Until a tragedy occurs to make you stop and see where you’re headed, nothing is gonna change for you. I’m convinced of that. Over four years ago, as we were discovering all of this, I got excited. We were so thrilled to finally put reason to this horrible disease that I wanted to share the good news. I was caregiver, locked in with my wife 24/7. Why not start a Blog and tell folks about the poisons, let them know that things like Formaldehyde were being used in their soaps, shampoo’s, even baby foods and it was a suspected cancer causing agent . So day after day in between the medications, Enemas, and treatments, I was writing articles and posting them, so folks would see what’s happening. It was fun at first as I imagined we were opening peoples eyes, helping them skirt the hole that dragged us in so deep. A few posted a thank you, We even received an award for the Blog once or twice. But a huge reality began to set in. We weren’t even making a dent. People did not believe, or didn’t care. An old Preacher coined a phrase that fits well here. “you gotta have a want too””. I think what we are seeing is life’s just to busy to allow time to think. No one saw a need until They received the bad news. All of this is good solid information on how to stay health and avoid crippling diseases. What other reasoning would work? But you have to get hit with a blockbuster in order to give attention to the important things. A new job, meeting the Mortigage, that new boat. That’s all nice stuff,,,but its just stuff. It all goes away if your heart stops. And sometimes cancer can drag that out for years.
Somewhere around 2002 we decided to try Cancer Treatment Centers of America. One phone call and we were booked on a flight to Zion Illinois where we were treated to a 10 day stay while she was evaluated. The Hotel was paid in full, and we were picked up each morning in a huge white stretch Limo and dropped off in the same way at days end. We met at least 4 or five different drivers there. and the Cafeteria never closed offering an endless supply of fatty foods, bacon, pork chops, sweet drinks packed with sugars or aspartame , a well known suspected Carcinogen and a fancy mix of processed foods, all of which we are to learn later are detrimental to the healthy folks not to mention those folks in struggle. . Jenny said one morning as we filled our breakfast plates, “wow!!~ can we afford this”, Oh yes, was my answer your payin for it all. A treatment plan was ordered and she was treated every three weeks for about a year with Nutrition being part of her treatment. Later, the trips began to wear on her and she decided to go back to the clinic closer to home. She had tolerated the treatments at Zion fairly well, so we shared that with the local cancer Doctor
Tumor growth began to play a part in this fight and the pain in movement began to make getting her anywhere an issue. A wheelchair was ordered and soon she hardly could walk at all. Tumors appeared in her left arm and ended up breaking the long bone just below the elbow; a cast was made and set to allow us to continue. Tumor growth in the hip area caused the hip joint to weaken requiring no weight bearing motions at all. Radiation was ordered requiring a treatment every day for 15 days straight.
At some point here the neighbors saw me struggle to get jenny lifted into the van then lift the wheelchair up into the back. So they called the American Cancer Society to see if we could receive any help. They said they were told Sorry, “there was no money available at that time for anything extra. “ So my brother gave me an old hunting carrier which I remade into a ramp and platform. Worked well, even donated it to a fella who needed it later on. .
Most interesting is an Ad I came across in our local paper about the same time, The American Cancer Folks were advertising for a local Manager. $70,000 a year plus perks. I will continue to give as instructed by the Lord, But I will make sure I’m careful with who gets the help, you do as you wish. I will note that when we were required to make the 15, 80 mile round trips for Radiation, the American Cancer Folks did kick in 50 bucks to help with gas. Experience is the best teacher, and I’ll still give where I feel it’s used properly. I’m just going to be very selective from here on in.
Jenny was no stranger to Radiation Treatments and tolerated this round well. While the target is the tumor inside the body it can be likened to a very bad sunburn on the skin. We treated the burns with salves and Ointments but still it was painful at best. I made her show her Cancer Doctor the burns and he immediately called down to Radiation. “I’m sending Mrs. Rothering down, he said,,,,I want you to see your handiwork”.
And so it went day to week to month, she never left her chair. I would wheel her from one treatment to the next, each appointment designed to beat up the patient without killing the body. What a life we had. She of course receiving the beatings daily and I not liking my roll any better.
Early July of 2004 found us back at our local Cancer Center beginning a typical infusion day. I wheeled her to infusion and staff waited there to hook her up and lift her to her bed. She had a portaCath implanted in her chest early on in treatment so needles could be placed in her to accommodate the meds with less pain and soreness. New needles every few days left no time for healing. So the Portacath was a Godsend. . A blood test was taken and rushed to the lab as they needed to know she could handle the poison before injection. . If it was a go the meds were mixed and brought to her. This particular day the injection had been checked and Navelben mixed . Injection had just started and all of a sudden she was choking. Paramedics were called and she was taken to the emergency room right across the street. After hours of testing it was found that her heart had just given up and she needed immediate surgery.
On Doctors orders she not even to go home, just get admitted and get prepped for surgery as her condition was critical. So in the midst of the Cancer Battle we had to stop and direct our efforts towards saving her life,,,on another front..
The heart surgery was long and difficult caused by blood buildup in the chest cavity. Hours after the initial operation they had to go back in to deal with the blood issues. She was opened up, stabilized and Monitored until the buildup subsided, then sewed up and returned to us. Luckily it was the right thing to do and recovery began. The Doctor said her heart looked like that of an 80 yr old women. Recovery from this requires deep breathing exercises that caused jenny much stress and panic. Lung capacity has to be regained and it was easy to see the fear in her eyes those first days as she struggled for air. Being in charge of her care convinced me that I could not put the kids through this mess again. In silence, I made a deal with the He who sets the stars. My heart was just going to have to last.
At the three month mark, and after monitoring her condition. We once again began Chemo Treatments requiring a 4 hour infusion and an 80 mile Round trip once every week. Her heart care was turned over to a funny little man who saw very little reason to plan long term treatment for a dying women.. By this time I’m an expert at giving Enema’s, and it would have taken a very short prompt to offer this smart ah ,,fella a freebee. But we needed him. Jenny’s heart had been cut up pretty bad requiring healing meds. Hopefully, between college Mixers and Frat parties, this fat cat wannabe had retained some Medical knowledge. He certainly needed a refresher in bedside manor.
Around March of 2007 morning meds done and a little food if she could take it and usually the drugs would cause her to drift off for a couple hours. This was my time to catch up on clothes, dishes etc. But today she was wide awake, even happy. And saying things that made little sense. The Morphine always tossed a twist in so I was not real worried. Some days she was just a bit off base. But 3 hours later she was still acting strange and talking crazy so I called the Doctor who told me to get her to emergency… quickly. I used to laugh at that statement. . Quickly my foot, this girl don’t move easy. Wash her, dress her, lift her to her chair, load her in the van, tie her down Drive the 40 miles, and unload her at emergency. Aint no way to do that quick. But I heard the urgency in that Doctors voice so I hurried. 20 minutes in emergency and she was put in a room with IV’s strung from one side to the other. Doctors said the salt content, or percentage in her system was way out of balance, and if she would have drifted one or two points more she would have died.
I’ve been a Christian for many years now and have enjoyed many many blessings. But I’m convinced that all these folks who doubt the Savior need only to look at the incredible human body to confirm its Creator. Who could even look at the intricate structure of an eye and come up with anything logical besides Gods own Design.
Treatments continued into March that year but Jenny’s health was losing ground. The incident with her Sodium content dragged her down and signaled the body’s weakness . Doctors met with her to tell us they could do no more. Home Hospice care was started and a new dimension to an old story began for us. The good part for me was no more 80 mile trips. No more lifting and loading. By this time I was praying thru each week because as she got weaker it was taking more energy to bath her and move her around. I had broken my back in the 70’s and now at age 60 some days I had all I could do to move myself from here to there let along keep up my care giving duties. I had made her a promise that I would take care of her, I was hoping I’d be able to keep that promise. A couple times I had to ask my Son to help. But it was important to me to fulfill my vows.
Isolation became a new issue for us. Being locked in at home began a new chapter in an already bizarre existence. Medical supplies were delivered twice a week. , The Morphine was a cassette in a small machine hanging from her chest. This Machine was delivering a constant amount of drug continually. Jenny also had a button close to her to allow her to take a dose when the pain ramped. On top of that a regimen of other meds were givin throughout the day. As each day developed It was the result of how the meds effected her body and I just responded to what I saw the best I could. This particular day Jenny was almost herself and had asked for a real breakfast. So while she watched TV I began to slice potato’s n onion in preparation for her favorite omelet. All of a sudden I heard her yell,, “OH NO !!! Help, Help “’ I turned and ran to the living room where her bed was. As I came around the corner I saw reflections of flickering flames on the walls. Fire was all over her bed and a steady stream of flame like a blowtorch was coming from her oxygen tube. With a towel I brushed the fire from her arm and smothered the flame in the tube. Except for a small blister on her hand she faired well. But her blanket was melted and oxygen setup destroyed. But It could have been much worse. While she was not able to smoke much anymore she had attempted to light a smoke while I was busy and had forgotten the oxygen tubes in her nose. An easy mistake givin her state of mind and drug level.
Already I can hear some short sighted know it all do-gooder out there now saying,,,” Oh my Gawd she has cancer and still she smokes???. Yes ,Mr do gooder, and if she was not able to curb the habit as a healthy women, what causes you to think that cancer helps?? And don’t get me goin on the cigarette issue. I’m a former smoker who has spent his time huddled out in the cold sneakin a few drags. And Iwas hooked as bad as anyone. One day the Lord just took them away like they were nothing and I witness very personally the Awesome power of the king of Kings. Had he not shown me His grace, I’d be still there puffin away.
If your trusting the Conventional Medical folks to keep you healthy you got lots more issues than I do and its only a matter of time before your diet takes you to your own dilemma. Unless you end up leavin this planet early, your gonna find that your diet causes you many more issues than a two pack a day-er could ever do. I urge you to question every thing you put in your mouth as well as everything you rub on or in your skin. In fact if you will question all those wonderful smelling things you use in and on your body you’ll find many that you assumed were ok are very very toxic. Some even filled with suspected cancer causing agents. I want you to think about that the next time you put down a smoker. At 64 years old one of the best things I’ve done is to start thinking for my self and allow my mind to wonder outside that little box that we’ve been suckered into. It’s amazing how very clear things can become when you let your own mind do your own thinking and allow good old common sense to drift back in. .
The dying Process is anything but simple. And its greatly effected by the drugs prescribed and the way they are delivered. It became apparent early on that this was a guessing game for the doctors as well. Jenny had a painkiller prescribed for bone pain, and another for nerve pain. Then several drugs designed to chase those two drugs and help eliminate the symptoms and residual results they caused. Then, because of all those drugs the body cramps up and constipation results, so,,, now we add stool softeners, fiber additives and enemas to help normal functions.
When they sent her home to die I was confused and scared out of my mind. I asked what to expect, I needed to get a grip on what I had to do. You don’t get a book with this. And you don’t get do-overs. This was life, or the end of it for her and neither of us had any clue how this was gonna go. , But I get to move on with whatever mistakes I was about to make. I was leaving all the experts, I would be dealing with this alone, out in the country there would be no more appointments no more interacting, and already, this felt way to lonely. I was told this was the last stage and it should be all over 2 to 3 months. It was close to 2 years before Jenny died.
SHAREIN THE GOOD NEWS.
From the first day you’re told you have cancer there is a scramble to learn. Catch up maybe a better word. You learn real fast that this is your game and the amount of innings you get will depend on how well you listen. This has not been a priority as the daily chores and caregiving eat up the hours . But now it directs every facet of our life . In the beginning your just trying to keep up with all the new language and procedures. Understanding the treatments and their effect on both the body and your life. Learning what to do to try n recover from the poisons. Grabbing for anything new or different that might help her recover quicker to avoid nausea and weakness. Later on I began to fight a huge battle in my mind as I tried very desperately to make sense of it all. Was I gaining on the confusion? Was I being effective in her care, or would she be better off in a place with real nurses. Many days we just existed not knowing a gain or a loss. Finally, and towards the end, I needed to address all the issues and create a perspective. If for no other reason than to make it clear. To myself. .This would be a horribly long journey if it had no other purpose than to just complete my Vows. I felt people needed to know the other side of this. We learn way to quick to trust and believe those put in positions of authority. And here we were re-learning and re-thinking all stuff that made up life. Relearning after trusting the system. Experiencing first hand how the medical folks used my wife as a practice piece as long as they could then sent her home to walk that last mile alone. But hindsight being what it is the game had shifted. Questions were coming up demanding answers, and the answers we were being givin made no sense. The biggee, If the body runs on food as our fuel, Why is it not even addressed as a key staple to recovery. How could that even be?? The American Medical Association, the top of the heap for those fighting disease did not see Nutrition as important ?? What was I missing here.? These were the guys we were trusting for life itself. Believe me, I wrestled with that one for a long time. But thank God for facts. They really do point to the issues.
There’s an unwritten law that goes with Livin a nightmare.. You don’t move through it without taking on a part of it. And although it’s now been about a year and a half since we said our goodbyes some things just don’t move. Somewhere deep inside my chest is either a scream or a huge sob, I don’t know which. Its drivin by triggers, Some small memory of those days that brings it all forward And immediately that Sob is there. it doesn’t ever leave and never comes all the way out out, it just hangs there, throbbing in my throat, Claiming Some hidden place destined to never let me forget those horrible times. I can only think of two or three times in all my years that I have come to tears and it takes a lot. But a trigger of Jenny’s struggle will take me there in an instant. The tears never Come. They hang silently somewhere just beyond reality. I can feel Them, they are a very real part of the stuff that makes up life. Lately I even try to make it happen, hoping if I push a little I can be free of it. But tryin to cry takes you to a pitifull place, and you soon realize that this is not where you want to be. After a while, After I deal with the trigger, it will take its place once again, wherever that is. It’s cocked and ready. Purposed at Hangin with me until the next time. .
After a few years in this battle, the Education it provided Gave new meaning and great promise to those wanting to gain health.. I got excited to tell folks what we had learned.
To let them have a wisp of hope I had to be there with Jenny. We needed to do this dyin together. So what better way for me to use our time then to create and Document our progress and give other folks some fresh new hope. When those Doctors gave us the diagnosis, There was no hope, all was lost. And we were left in a vacuum of fear and confusion. The life we had known changed drastically. This could be a way to give others the hope we were not offered. And a great way to make Jenny’s struggle worth something.
I began by building a website and gathered support documents to prove to people that They really did have tools to fight this disease. And www.canceranswersthatheal.com
was created around 2005.
Shortly thereafter I created a blog, www.cancer-isnt-scary.blogspot.com to share realtime events and discoveries. Countless hours were spent on both posting and documenting. And for the first time in many months I felt we were gaining on cancers grip on society.
A quick start Guide was designed so cancer victims could get an immediate start on healing. Fresh juicing and clean water programs were listed. And food processing and the poisons listed therein were exposed so good choices could be made. Folks would call and we’d share great information. And I really thought we were doing well. But soon it became apparent that change was very hard for most, even when facing death it seemed too difficult to even believe in hope. But we kept tryin, every once in a while finding someone willing to think for themselves.
In late 2008 I began to tire of all the negative and started writing less and less. It began to be very clear to me that unless the word Cancer was stamped on a victim’s forehead he/she was not willing to go this route. After all I was asking them to almost completely change their lifestyle.
The Blog and the Website are still there,,,,I think. At least I still pay the hundred bucks for the name,,,.
Every so often the phone will ring. And a new person has seen or heard of my site and wants to talk. We get some compliments , some hi 5’s , and every once in a while a well done. But for the most part. That change to get healthy seems to much unless you’ve been told your dyin. I’ll take bets it’s a guy or gal who’s just had the bomb dropped on them. And the world has just gotten much smaller and they are reaching.
I find myself sitting here now, gazing upword, wondering on all the folks who have called, needing some string of hope. . Did they make it? Did we chat long enough to convince them they had tools to fight with now ?.. Have they put together a nutritional plan to break the ties that cancer has places on their body. Or is a love one, or caregiver standing over what remains after Cancer has taken the joy and literally hangs as a scavenger, eating away the very life of a loved one.
I’m convinced now that you cannot be a caregiver unless God has givin you the gift of caring. To stand or sit with a cancer patient, and share that journey from life to death, to watch daily the change in both attitude and demeanor. To experience the sounds and smells as the body decays and malfunctions on its way to death is no easy task. And in its process, you will be marked indelibly. Unless you feel within you, a special heart cry to be with the dying, I urge you to pass. For this is a journey assigned to those who need to be there. I have met these people. And the skill in the care they give defies understanding. But the love that they have for the dying is very apparent, very sincere, and very very special.
The primary perpose for writing this book was to answer the cries for help. Hearing you have cancer not only gets your attention, but in a few unkind seconds it destroys every aspect of who you were less than a minute ago. Meals change, work schedules and other commitments are gone. Forget the vacation, party or function you penciled in. You have just entered a battle that will consume not only every waking moment but it will rob many many quiet sleeps of dreams. Instead you’ll find yourself in a cloudy tomb, oblivious to the world around you, drivin night and day by a confusing cluster of doctor appointments. Testing and commitments created at least in part to make you absolutely crazy too.
Getting started was a simple lifestyle change designed to put the patient back in control. I know when we finally learned enough to take back some of our life it felt awesome. And that’s what I wanted to provide for these folks.
Directions were givin in a free one page report beginning with securing a clean water source. While that sounds simple its anything but. The body needs to filter the poisons, water is that Vehicle, not soda pop or Power drinks. Water is Gods Medicine.
There are literally hundreds of skin products, shampoo’s, crèmes, etc that use for a base preservative Formaldehyde, a known Carcinogen. So time needs to be givin to being aware of what we put both on and in the skin. The body itself being porous, it can unknowingly absorb much that we need to be aware of. Instructions were given to avoid processed foods because of the “preservatives” we consume every day. And awareness that there were Organically grown Alternates for better choices.
It was also important to address Taking good cold processed supplements to boost the immune system and to Educate them on the fact that Soils are depleted and our bodies need help.. This one page alone was a “toolbox” full of great information to get them started on a path to both recovery and hope. I figured if I could get them to start, the rest, or more interest would follow. And they would already be on the road to recovery. When cancer comes you’re reaching desparatly for hope. . I just wanted to fill that need.
EDUCATION, ALL THE WAY AROUND !!!
The last 3-4 years of Jenny’s life were tough. And as the disease progressed she became more difficult to move, dress, bath, etc. When Tumors threatened to break hip bones, we listened because they had already broken a right arm bone and two or three ribs. I had purchased a wheelchair to get her to chemo appointments and would lift her to the van , then lift the chair into the back, then reverse it at the hospital. I had broken my back mid seventies, and although healed it made the task fairly challenging. Finally I welded up a hitch my brother gave me to make it easier. I didn’t know it then, but three different people had called the American Cancer Society about getting me some help but were told they were not able to help at that time. . The next year as her strength weakened I could no longer lift her in by myself, so I borrowed money to buy an older van with a lift in it. That time I called American Cancer Society asking any help they had but alas and alas the kitty was empty. Interestingly, at that very same time, in that very same County: they were running an area ad, looking for an Assistant Manager for $70.000 plus “perks”.
Towards the last of her life we had to run 80 miles a day for 15 days to Radiation and the Cancer folks found 50 bucks for us to help with gas. . So I’d better fess up to that
Jen and I are both close to 60. And every year of our working years, when those cancer folks came around we gave,,,,,,,,,,,,,,until now.
The cure for cancer will never be found,, because too many people would lose a paycheck. Nasty to say??? Not from where I stand. I still give as the Lord leads. Those who call now for donations get a different answer. For giggles, take the total recorded donations givin to the Cancer folks for any givin year. Then times it by the 30 some years they have been around. Pretty huge number anyway you slice it. Now do your level best to justify its usage. I guarantee you’ll come up a bit short.
All the new cancer centers are installing revolving doors and offer Valet service. Let me assure you that it’s not because they love you. The field of Medicine is an ever increasing and Highly profitable Industry, Rooted and Comfortably Grounded in the solid fact that if we continue on our present diet they can’t lose. The ACS stands to reap a huge chunk of that pie and has been doing so for a lot of years now.
Jenny’s weekly trip to Chemo Infusion required a trip to the cancer center then a lift to bed and a 3 hour drip infusion. . There was a silent unwritten law at the center, and everyone knew that if their Nursing procedures interfered with her seeing Dr Phil heads would Roll. She might be sick but no one disturbs her during Dr Phil. . Although it was common knowledge that jenny would not survive a trip to His show, several of us wrote to ask for a autographed picture . But He was to busy, even with a staff of hundreds to sign a picture for a dying women was to much effort. I let him know what I thought by letter, you can draw your own conclusion.
RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMON SENSE ARE GONE
Forty years ago your chances of getting cancer were at one point about 37 to 1. Each year since then those numbers have reduced steadily. Today, most experts are saying it’s close to one in two. After the crash course we have taken, and the information that has surfaced, I think its only a matter of time for any of us unless your willing to use caution to what your putting in and on your body.
In 1996 , When we first began to speak to folks about nutrition and the poisons in processed foods. We were fresh and inexperienced. But determined to share what we were learning. Each time we tried to present new ideas we were met with lots of rolled eyes and raised eyebrows. It was hard back then to get people to think on their own. We had gotten to the point of trusting the Doc to make it better. When Cancer can just step in and take your life,its not working. . The word is out. Hardly a day goes by now that we are not hearing something new. Either Its Tainted eggs, diseased chicken, Ecoli in Processed meats or a growing list of other issues including new studies on Genetically modified foods. It’s not rocket science and it makes perfect sense. We’ve messed and modified our food sources and have compromised healthy eating. In its place we are offering foods packed with Processing ingredients designed for shelf life rather than nutrition. Greed in the Industry’s has caused many to turn a blind eye to concern for safety. Genetically Modified foods already cover the nation and recent studies indicate a huge effect on fertility in women. This with the FDA’s approval. Kind of makes you wonder whose side They are on. My fear is that we are only seeing a small part of it.
In 2001 I began to modify my kitchen. Teflon breaks up and you chew and eventually swallow all that chemical coating. Aluminum leaches metal so out with it. Stainless steel, cast Iron and glass are acceptable. A bit hard to adjust to , yup but easy on the mind and the body.
Cooking utensils that could not be completely cleaned were tossed and replaced with NSF approved Utensils. In most cases you’ll find them to be designed around sanitation.
Filtered water in stores is for the most part a farce and I’ve never found a “Certified” source that was lagit,. But for $100.00 bucks and a trip to fleet farm you will have the means to create your own system offering clean and pure water from anywhere.
We are a lazy people. We would rather pay twice or three times the price for Mac n Cheese in a nice perdy box than to add a cup o milk n some cheese to our own clean organically produced noodles. But read the label on that box your buyin, Why all the extra ingredients.? A little thought coupled with some personal concern and ill bet you can reason it through. I was told during my “bringin up” that my kids needed Floride, never once doubting it. FLORIDE IS POISON!!! Wonder how much good I did my kids all those years. In fact Some of those tubes even carry “overdose “ warnings.
MSG is in many or most foods. Oh it’s hardly ever boldly represented, and it now has many names and forms. But MSG was originally designed to fatten lab rats and pigs. It worked so doggone well that it was re created as a food additive.
Those wonderful creams n lotions you gals love to rub on. Are you aware that your skin is the largest body organ, and “absorbs” darn near anything you put on it. Did you also know that Formaldehyde is “widely” used as a cheap preservative in many of those products, even some baby foods.?? And Formaldehyde is a know carcinogen!!! Are you getting this?? Can you even believe it?? Its not only true, But its killing us.
And this is only an overview, there is much more poison used on you today. I urge you to stop and think before you continue buying blindly.
Cancer loves Sugar, Sugar stalls the Immune System, And one single can of soda I’m told contains around 12 spoons of sugar. Folks haul this stuff home by the ton.
Somewhere around 1996 I to discovered I had Bladder Cancer. Surgery was done and I moved on with life working towards getting a healthy Diet. . However I never cleared the Doctors office without being told that I needed to quit Smoking. The surgery was done by Conventional Doctors as they are currently the only folks licensed to cut. But the rest of my care had already been turned over to My Homeopathic Care physician Dr Greg Peterson. At that time, My comment to Dr. Greg was, If your going to harp on me about smoking lets table it. Because I’ve tried several times with no luck. Gregs Answer was this. I wish you to try and quit because you need more healing oxygen, But if you’ll get off the Conventional Cigarettes, and get away from all those additives I’ll let you alone. When you really research smoking, you find that there are an incredible amount of additives added to the tobacco in conventional smokes. At this writing, in 2010 I’m tickled to share with you that the Lord freed me from the curse of smoking on February 2nd this year. But I also want you to understand that I rolled my own Chemical free tobacco from then to now and my last bladder inspection was clear. While it can be confusing I can clear it up pretty easily By saying this. Grab any old bag of potato chips in any store you want, read the label. When we “MAKE” potato chips at home, its potato’s fried in grease or oil and a little salt. . Now, take your bag of chips and try and justify all those added ingredients. If that doesn’t make you question the integrity in food processing I will not be successful either. ,,
THE END IS NEAR
January 2009 found Jenny losing her battle. Her body was swelled and tumors were easy to see in her legs thighs and arms as well as those we knew that were inside. Her skin was dry and blotchy, her Hair like straw. We Applied lotion every day to control the bed sores and help Hydrate her skin. But the battle increased and we couldn’t stay ahead of the dryness. Keeping her clean was an ever present task as there were areas I could no longer get to without help. Sponge baths were all we could do and then only when I was aided by my Sister. The muscles in her ankles had long since been unable to hold her feet up. And they now laid straight pointing towards the bottom of the bed. Therapy experts had ordered a set of “boots” ($500 ) designed to keep her legs normal . But as comfort began to take precedence the boots were removed.
Jen’s Catheter needed to be changed weekly. And as she became more drugged and more weak. It became more of a chore. As the week progressed I would bath her daily, But by weeks end the smell became very strong as there were areas I could not reach without help. It was a team effort. She was weak and it was painful for her.
I would have to literally try to hold her left leg high and spread her hips wide while the nurse removed the old catheter, cleaned the area and then inserted and secured the new one. Many times the result of that simple task was pain and tears for her before we could finish.
The issue of pain was a tough one. Because as the pain meds kicked in they also enhanced and compounded things as well. Sometimes the slightest pinch or poke would draw a sharp yell, and for a long while I couldn’t understand it because I was trying very hard to be gentle. But slowly you realized that the meds were making it feel like more pain than there really was. So I would deliberately but carefully stage it to seek a reaction. I then began to realize the effects the drugs were having and could be comfortable in my tasks. But leading up to that point there were a few mental struggles as I would wrestle with the idea of having someone give her care who might be more careful and gentle, and would cause less pain.
The Morphine pump was ramped up steadily as the pains increased. And as the Morphine was increased , the Jenny I knew sank deeper into the drug. Another pump was added to address other pains and other issues. As a result, she just became more of a junkie You soon discover that what your doing is administering a controlled overdose. If you did this on the street you’d get arrested. We were killing her in legal increments under Doctors orders. But as bad as that sounds I was grateful for them.
Except for the TV 24/7 the room was a Tomb. Shades were drawn, the dull hum and whirr of oxygen and air mattress as background. And the smells of many different meds and decaying flesh to finish it. . No one visits the dying. There’s no need to polish the silver or straighten the rugs. Death has a stench and it lives here. This is not a place people like to be.
She slept most of the day now. And the house stays quiet . I sit for my hours trying to absorb it all and stare at what used to be not only my wife of 42 years but once also a very beautiful Women. I knew my wife still laid there.. But I could not believe all the torture she had endured. What Lay before me the results of a battle ending. But as bad as it was to see her life ebbing away, she was not in nearly as much pain anymore. And the pain she was having was covered by the drugs that took her to a place somewhere beyond the Hell that she had known.. The journey was to continue for a time yet but she could now just close her eyes and ride out the hard parts.
THE LONG GOODBYE
I’m so very glad that I know Jesus Christ. For in Jesus is the understanding to life and death and everything in between. The Bible speaks of Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of death. I believe I’ve walked that valley at least a couple of times now. First with my Mom, and now with my wife.
When you except Jesus Christ, scripture says The Holy Spirit comes to live within you. I’ve witnessed that Spirit in both my mother and My wife as the proper time came to exit a dying body. There is much documented Material to support these Ideas if you care to look. And if you care not to look, it’s ok too. For your Salvation is between you and your God. I just need you to know that He’s pretty awesome, and the key to your questions..
We were moving towards Jenny’s Home Going. The signs were all around.. Hospice Nurses were a great help and “coached” me as much as they could. The room Jenny laid in took on a strange look and feel. For me, the Numbness I lived in became even more cushioned as The Lord helped me move through those last hours.
The will to live and the Love of family are incredibly strong. And even the tremendous amount of meds did not control her will. At one point she said she did not want to wake up any more so a huge increase of Morphine was added to keep her sedated. Several hours into this added drug she woke herself to the amazement of all and called for her youngest grandbaby. Malachi was placed beside her on her bed and she held him one last time. Her strength was nothing short of incredible. Although drugged beyond belief she still held control. She’d decided that she needed to touch her grandchild once more time And there would be nothing to stand against her. .
Even time took on an Erie feel as everything seemed to stop. No more meds, no need to comfort, no meals to fix. This was the beginning of the end.
Throughout this journey I had decided to only share what was needed with the kids. It was not necessary for them to see any more than what they had to. I would share with them her progress. But try to shield them from as much as I could. When it was over, I would call them and let them come and spend their last moments with Mom before I called the Authorities. It was a great plan but not needed. They were there almost daily sharing concern and love sensing the change. Spending precious time while they could.
MY Son stood with me as we watched the drug take her deeper into a place she would not return from. Her breathing slowed . Her eyes closed in what appeared a restful sleep. I stood at her side and took her hand. Leaning forward I share a last goodbye to the Wife of my youth. Earlier we had made our peace and forgiven each other for any wrongs. So now it was just goodbye.
She took a breath, then stopped. And for a long while nothing, Then once again began to breath. But I’d been told that this might happen so we just waited. This was the dying Process. And the body did not give up easily. Soon another deeper breath and then nothing. After 10 minutes we knew that Mom ‘s battle had ended. And that the Spirit that had used this Vessel now sat at the Feet of Jesus and was finally free of the Demon Cancer.
Crystal, Our youngest child was home taking care of Her babies so I called her to come over. She didn’t want to go to Mom but I urged her to go with me to her side. . The difficulty and finality almost to much. We had dreaded this moment now for over three years. And it faced us now full on. “No Momma” she said “wakeup” and the tears flowed freely. I felt so stupid, why had I pushed her into this. Why do I always need to try and fix things? My mind was racing, trying to process what I was seeing. Maybe I needed to take her back out of the room. Why God? Why don’t you give me wisdom for these situations? Because of my need to be the boss, I may have pushed her to far. Then Crystal summoned her courage to reach over and touch her Momma’s hand. And as if Mother and Daughter had reached across the Barrier of death the fear that had gripped her , was gone . In its place I witnessed the love of a Daughter, purposed in preparing her Mom for her journey to the Savior. Crystal got her clothes and we dressed her. I saw my daughter who stood just a few minutes earlier literally frozen in fear, primp her mom’s hair, doing her makeup, Making sure her Mom was ready for her journey home. Mom n Daughter had together created a quilt with the pictures of Grandbabies somehow secured in the Fabric. And as we prepared her, Her grandchildren became her cover. She would now take them with her to her rest. And together they would sleep the peaceful sleep of scripture, until the trumpet of Christ signaled her to her crowns.
Procedures needed to be followed so the Charge Nurse from Hospice was called . Once she arrived, And checked Vitals the legality could be followed in determining death. .Pam had been Jenny’s Nurse since we began this journey, It was only proper that she finish it with us. Her duties now fulfilled, and the body prepared for travel. She turned to face me. Huge tears lay on her cheeks as she came to hug me. “I’m sorry Butch, I have to go “ she said, and headed for her car. This had not been a “Normal” Hospice for her. The two month dying process had gone on much longer. Jenny was nom longer, just another patient. And try as she might, Pam had let it become personal.
Life Goes on
As the afternoon sun began to drift towards the horizon, a steel gray Hearse carried away the remains of Genevieve Rommel Pomeroy Rothering. While most would say she lost her battle, that was not true. Jenny had reached her reward. We knew where she was and What she had been through to get there.. What was important now was to make sure her suffering was justified. And that is the purpose of these pages. A.L.R. | <urn:uuid:d1f90540-9aa3-45cf-8166-f1dc3d27c077> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://cancer-isnt-scary.blogspot.com/2010/10/she-didnt-have-to-die.html | 2017-06-22T23:56:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319933.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622234435-20170623014435-00330.warc.gz | en | 0.984982 | 14,874 |
I :HEART: my purse0
Right from the start of our relationship my husband has been a good gift giver. He seems to know that if a gift giving occasion arises I will always love a new purse. When I go out I always take a purse with me. In fact, I don’t even have a real diaper bag and use a Mr. B Spy Bag for diapers, wipes and a few odds and ends.
My purse today was a Christmas gift that was well received and has been used many many times. I am sure you are wondering what is inside so here you go! I have my Matt and Nat wallet, sample Clinique lipstick in Angelic, hair elastic, house keys, some delicious smelling lemon custard hand lotion from Philosophy, cell phone, Kashi granola bar, no name sunglasses, juice box, Ben’s soother. Enough to get me through a day of trekking back and forth Vancouver to baby music class and a coffee with my sister.
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The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is a commonwealth in political union with the United States located at a strategic location in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of 15 islands about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. The United States Census Bureau reports the total land area of all islands as 179.01 sq mi (463.63 km²). The Northern Mariana Islands has a population of 80,362 (2005 estimate).
After Japan's defeat in the World War 11, the islands were administered by the United States as part of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, thus, defense and foreign affairs are the responsibility of the U.S. The people of the Northern Mariana Islands decided in the 1970s not to seek independence, but instead to forge closer links with the U.S. Negotiations for territorial status began in 1972. A covenant to establish a commonwealth in political union with the U.S. was approved in 1975. A new government and constitution went into effect in 1978. The islands are not represented in the U.S. Congress.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands (accessed on 22.04.2009)
The Department of Public Health is under the umbrella of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Government. PL 1-8, Chapter 12, SS2 gives the Department the power and responsibility to:
- maintain and improve health and sanitary conditions;
- minimize and control communicable disease;
- establish and administer programmes regarding vocational rehabilitation, crippled children’s services, infant care, Medicaid, Medicare, mental health and related programmes, including substance abuse;
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Man wanted for questioning
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
THE Royal Brunei Police Force is seeking for public assistance in locating a 30-year-old Malay citizen who goes by the name of Norazlan Anuar.
The man, I/C: no 00-300834 (K), is wanted for questioning.
A police notice posted yesterday has the man’s last known address as No.14 Lot 2632, Jln Puteri China, Seria.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Norazlan Anuar is urged to contact the Women and Children Abuse Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Department at the First Floor of Ong Sum Ping Block 2C, or by phone at 2232001 – 007, ext 211/215/217 during office hours.
Members of the public can also provide information by calling its Hot Line at 993, or by contacting the nearest police station.
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If you’re reading this, the idea of getting a tattoo has probably been lingering in your mind for a while now. The only thing that’s holding you back is either you’re a) afraid of needles, or b) you want to keep your skin's immaculate state. Well, in this new age of beauty, tattooing has become widely accepted and the age-old "tattoos are dirty" stereotype is slowly fading away.
Here we round up 22 minimalist designs—culled from our favorite curated search engine for all things pretty, Pinterest—perfect for the fashion girl who likes to keep it low-key.
If you’re a fan of stacking thin bangles and rings on your arms and fingers then these simple, linear tattoos might be your best option if you want something subtle and understated. A slim band around the wrist or forearm is very unassuming and easily blends in with the rest of your accessories and your wardrobe.
Think of dots as beauty marks used to accentuate parts you want to draw attention to. If you’ve been blessed by amazing collarbones, show them off with a row of three dots right on top of each. You can also play connect the dots and have your favorite constellation or zodiac sign inked on the back of your neck or on your rib cage.
They say there’s something about the pain when getting inked that’s sort of addicting. If you feel like you might want to grow your initial tatt, start with a simple hollow shape which you can eventually add on to when the right time comes. This looks best on areas where one can fully appreciate the shape, like the back of the shoulder or on the inside of your arm.
Want something more personal? Have the digits of your birthday, your lucky number, or even your initials marked on your wrist or behind your ear as a sweet and simple reminder.
Show off your love for the great outdoors with linear works of art that take the shape of waves or mountain ridges that look good peeping though your loose camisole or tank. Place it at the center of your back or on the side of your rib for that peek-a-boo factor.
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AnTir - West War
June 30, 2006 to July 02, 2006
June 30-July 2, 2006
West / An Tir War
Kingdom of the West (Yreka, CA)
As the sun peaks in strength, so does the restlessness of the An Tirian
Warriors. WAR will soon tear at our friendly borders and the West Kingdom
does call to arms all heavy fighters, light fighters, rapiers, archers and
We have established a location friendly to warriors and travelers alike - we
hope it will please all. This year's West/An Tir War will be at Greenhorn
Park in Yreka California, for though of you familiar with the pare we will
be using the entire park. The location is a quick jaunt off I-5 and at a
cooler mountain elevation. May honor be thy force and victory sweet.
Site Info: Site opens at Noon Friday and closes at 5:00 Sunday. Horse camp
will be primitive and Equestrians will need to bring their own portable
corral systems. If you plan to bring horses, please register with the
Equestrian Coordinator. All merchants must pre register with the Merchant
Coordinator. There is no electricity, but there are some water spigots.
Site Fee: $15 for members, $18 for non-members and $7 for children 6-10, 5
and under free.
Site Restrictions: NO CARS OR HORSES ALLOWED ON THE GRASS. Dogs, cats and
other pets must be on leashes with the other end attached to someone or
something secure or securely contained (City Ordinance). West Kingdom fire
rules will be strictly enforced. No fireworks or powder are allowed in the
park. There is a creek and a reservoir, so children must be properly
attended at all times. No swimming.
Autocrat: Ryssza Polander (Holly Connor) 12925 Susan Street / Red Bluff CA
96080 / 530-529-2221 / Ryssza@bestwode.org
Equestrian Coordinator: Juliana of Avon (Patti Lacourse) email@example.com
530-889-8888 leave message days (evenings - before 9:00 pm)
Merchant Coordinator: Marcus Stonegrinder (Mark Segee)firstname.lastname@example.org
530-558-9014 3:30pm -9pm Mon-Fri, 10am-9pm Sat and Sun
Directions: From the South: Take 1-5 North to Yreka. Take the first exit
(Hwy 3), turn left and go under 1-5 and go to the stop light
>From the North: Take 1-5 South to Yreka. Take the third exit (Hwy 3), turn
right and go to the stop light - At the stoplight turn right. Proceed north
on South Main St. for 4/10 of a mile. Turn left onto Greenhorn Rd and
continue for 1/2 mile to the Upper Park entrance on the left. After
unloading, move your vehicle to the parking area next to Lower Greenhorn
Park. (From Upper Greenhorn Park, turn right on Greenhorn Rd, take your
second right, Oregon St, and your next right on Ranch Ln. Continue straight
to the old red schoolhouse for parking across the street. This is also the
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There are many places to eat around Walt Disney World. I have only sampled a half-handful at this point. On my upcoming trip, I will be able to try a few new places, and repeat a couple of our favorites from our last trip. One of the visit again restaurants is ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Resort. My wife insists on ‘Ohana for every trip. And, if that is the only way to get her there, I’ll use that incentive every time!
Two of my new places this trip will be Wilderness Canyon Cafe (WCC) at the Wilderness Lodge and Flame Tree BBQ at Animal Kingdom. WCC is part of the Backstage Magic tour that I have scheduled and I am so looking forward to seeing the Wilderness Lodge and eating at WCC! I hear that Flame Tree is pretty good as Counter Service spots are concerned, so it will be interesting to see how my family reacts.
Here is a list of my five ‘want to visit’ restaurants in upcoming trips to Walt Disney World:
1. California Grill – I’m not a Sushi fan, but there are other menu items that sounds really tasty. And, I think the view may be the real seller on this place.
2. Yachtsman Steakhouse – I love steak! And, it’s close proximity to EPCOT makes it appealing for an early dinner so we could be back in time for Illuminations!.
3. Be Our Guest – Haven’t gotten there, yet. May eat there on Walt’s Birthday…Mine too! Hope to see the inside of the Beast Castle and get some good pictures!
4. Columbia Harbour House – Love the look of the menu. I hear the Clam Chowder is awesome and the setting is very nice in the middle of Liberty Square.
5. Sanaa – I like the idea of eating at Animal Kingdom Lodge. And, I’m hoping there may actually be some spicing to please the palette.
What are some you would recommend? Leave a comment and tell me.
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The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on January 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Not surprisingly, many entertainers who frequently perform and attend Las Vegas entertainment events are being firmed up to present the awards. Our representative talent includes Ricky Gervais, Jake Gyllenhall, Drew Barrymore, Amy Poehler, and Jennifer Lopez. To round out the Golden Globe presenters, joining them will be Glenn Close, Salma Hayek, Sacha Baron Cohen, Simon Baker, and Seth Rogen.
Monthly Archives: December 2008
From champagne flutes to beer on tap, Las Vegas will most likely be celebrating the January 20 inauguration of Barack Obama with parties and after parties galore- and in a way no other city can.
President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will also have plenty of comfortable dancing shoes on hand and bottles of Excedrin on January 20, as they plan to attend 10 official inaugural balls. Despite all the people involved in planning the inauguration festivities, everything has been hush-hush as to what they will wear or even if they daughters Sasha and Malia will attend.
Six of the official balls will be the Washington Convention Center, with others planned for Union Station, the Washington Hilton, the National Building Museum, and the DC Armory.
Between the NFL championship game on January 18 and the Chinese New Year on January 26, Las Vegas valley restaurants and meeting facilities will no doubt be keeping their HD TVs tuned to the coverage of this historic inaugural event.
But while the cost of accommodations around Washington D.C. continue to escalate – the cost of spending time at 4-star hotels and celebrating with a Bette Midler performance here are dropping. Plenty of folks are turning to Las Vegas for their presidential party – the question is, where will you turn to find the stories and images that only Las Vegas can offer? Stay linked to our VBA blog for news updates on these parties. Vegas Backstage Access is your source for Las Vegas entertainment news.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority predicts there will be 291,000 visitors this year in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. In comparison, New Year’s Eve last year attracted 284,000 people.
And the good news is that our sluggish economy cloud has a silver lining for New Year’s celebrations. Jaw-dropping action and variety is abundant this year. You can have a great time on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas and attend many free events or $20.
1) Watch the Strip fireworks extravaganza for free. Las Vegas road closures will start at 5 p.m. and there will be seven Las Vegas Strip fireworks firing locations that will all be located on the ground or on top of hotel parking garages, instead of being fired off from the customary roof tops of hotels as in years past. More than 30,000 effects will be fired during the 8-minute show starting at midnight.
2) Watch as daredevil motorcycle rider Robbie Knievel attempts to jump the newly refurbished Mirage volcano on New Year’s Eve between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.. Robbie chose this date because it is the 41st anniversary of his father, Evil Knievel’s, famous Las Vegas jump. The price is right- it’s free.
3) Watch motocross star Robbie Maddison at approximately 8 p.m. as he attempts to land atop Paris’ Arc de Triomphe on the Strip- then freefall down the ramp! And, if that’s not enough, watch as daredevil truck driver Rhys Millen attempts to flip his truck 360-degrees in the air. Free.
4) Fremont Street Experience and Hizzoner Oscar Goodman is hosting the “Tribute Palooza,” which features 14 hours of free live music starting at 6 p.m. with eight tribute bands from around the country performing on the stages at 1st and 3rd Streets along Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Approximately 30,000 zany locals and tourists will pack this carefree event. It’s free for locals with valid Nevada ID; $2- for out-of-staters. Must be 21 or over.
5) Head down to the new One Six Sky Lounge at the Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. They charge $20.09 admission that covers the party cover admission and a glass of wine at midnight. 702-856-5457
6) To escape from the Las Vegas neon, just head down to MonteLagoVillage at Lake Las Vegas for a free fireworks show. 702-564-4785.
7) Free live music and a midnight champagne toast is offered at the Images Lounge at the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Should get there early; doors open at 4 p.m.
8) And for $20 you can have one drink and hear The Plaza’s house band Next Movement in a live concert at 10:30 p.m. They will toast in 2009 in the Plaza Showroom at 1 S. Main Street in Las Vegas.
With the remnants of turkey and ham (and who knows what else) still digesting in our holiday stomachs, it is a great time to plan for the major January 2009 Las Vegas events. And what a better opportunity to ring in a brand new year then for tech nerds and sensually predisposed fans to unite as one and attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8 though 11, and then take time to walk down the aisles to the next door Sands Expo Center for the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo on January 9 through 11. Only in Vegas does technology and sex merge seamlessly and effortlessly.
The CES show should be booming, despite our economy. Show officials estimate that 20,000 new product announcements will be introduced to an estimated 30,000 attendees hosted by 2,700 exhibitors that represent 30 electronic product categories. Even celebrities will be on hand to spice up the product demonstrations and introductions. A great way to keep abreast of what’s going on is not just surf the CES website: http://www.cesweb.org but also take the time to check out the unique convention information provided daily on the new Exhibitors Daily website: http://www.exhibitorsdaily.com Headed up by Editor-in-Chief Helen Holzer, it is the source to turn to for local and national convention coverage anywhere, including features, general information, and related news. Helen can be reached at email@example.com
Needing a break from the techno blur? Then walk down the hall from CES and attend the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. It is touted as THE largest event for the adult industry worldwide. There is planned to be 350 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest adult products and toys. And, if that is not enough, more then 250 of the industry’s top stars will share their “secrets” in fan seminars, events, and plenty of up-close networking opportunities. Oh, be sure to enjoy yourself– leave your Blackberry in your briefcase. http://fan.adultentertainmentexpo.com/aeefan/v42/index.cvn?ID=10000
If you enjoy Las Vegas artisans and our local art culture and music facilities, then you have been hit squarely broadside by some very bleak cultural news this year. Cutting art and music programs, budgets, and related salaries is the order of the day. Less tourists mixed in with less local disposal incomes is becoming an all too common deadly Las Vegas economic cocktail.
Acerbated by our growing sour economy, it has been a brutal year for our community art venues. The Las Vegas Art Museum, which was once a thriving and community enriching organization, is now facing a major budget reduction of $1 million. Sadly, Libby Lumpkin, their hard-working executive director and visionary for the past three years has abruptly left, followed by a couple of other staff layoffs and hour reductions.
The monthly Las Vegas non-profit First Friday art, entertainment, and block neighborhood party event put on by Whirly Gig, Inc. is continuing to struggle with growth issues, despite their $2 entry fee, and, for the most part, is languishing in status quo. And so is the fading dream of creating a robust retro Las Vegas Arts District, resplended with galleries and restaurants.
Our local music industry has also been severely splintered and reduced to a mere skeleton of what it was in the Las Vegas heyday. The Las Vegas Philharmonic is fraught with debt issues and organizational challenges as it struggles to keep afloat and minimize their program reductions.
Ardent Las Vegas music fans and many of the local bands they once frequented are leaving town in droves. The 500-person Jillian’s music venue closed in the downtown Neonopolis in November. Ideally, it was conceived to support an all-ages music scene. It didn’t happen. The Neonopolis mall developer, Rohit Joshi, says it was closed to support another client that was to take over the space in 2009. Only time will tell. But other performers are taking their shows elsewhere, including the House of Blues, The Box Office, and Gameworks.
Throughout this year our struggling economy has brought a dismal end to many of our newer music venues including the Sin City Saloon, Squiggy’s, and Rox.
Off-Strip music venues, such as Charlie’s Bar; the enduring country music bastion, Saddle ‘N’ Spurs Saloon; and even the newly re-opened Pogo’s Tavern, featuring big band jazz groups, are trying desperately to survive, but having a hard go at it.
Music venue innovation, however, is key to the success for many local venues. Coffeehouses, such as ReJAVAnate and Canvas Café, are now quickly turning to music to bring in clients and, hopefully, boost their main business. Hopefully, this resurrection is in time to stave off future closures.
If there is another huge guiding light beacon amid our many art and music woes, pray that it will be the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The Smith Center, listed among the 200 largest charities in the US, according to Forbes.com, is currently undertaking a $485 million project that is planned to break ground and, hopefully, take a firm foothold in our valley next year and will help to transform our cultural legacy. The center will be anchored by a 2,050-seat proscenium theater that will be a permanent performance home to the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre, and include an education center with cabaret space, a smaller Black Box Theatre, outreach facilities and classroom space.
An innovative community spirit of giving is necessary to support the survival and growth of art and music venues. So, if you feel the holiday spirit of giving, please do. In lieu of cash, perhaps you can offer up your services to help with some of their projects and needs.
If Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons had it his way, the vacant $117,000-a-year executive director position to head our state’s Tourism Commission would have already been filled December 29 by his direct appointment of Kirk Montero, 60, a friend of one of his top advisors. But, thankfully, the Tourism Commission’s panel soundly rejected Gibbons controversial overture by a 9-0 vote, siding with the law, which states the position is to be filled only following a search by the Tourism Commission, not an immediate Governor appointment. Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolici chimed in- who you will remember is already in hot water for felony charges in December for his alleged mishandling of state funds and falsifying accounts while he was state treasurer- being the chairman of the Tourism Commission, saying the search committee will meet early in January to narrow a new candidate list to the top three finalists, which will then be presented to Gibbons for final selection. Ironically, despite all this intrigue, Montero remains steadfast to his plan to start work as the executive director anyway on January 12. Say what? Are there any producers out there looking for a new juicy political movie script?
Spreading holiday cheer of a different kind, last week actor and frequent Las Vegas partier, David Spade, reportedly donated $100,000 to the Phoenix Police Department so they can purchase 50 AR-15 assault rifles. Spade said he made the goodwill donation after watching a news report where Phoenix officers had to buy their own rifles. Talking about having an austere – downright scary – police budget! Yikes!
It has also been a tough holiday season for the Las Vegas starlet, social maven, and professional partier, Paris Hilton. After she first broke up with her boyfriend Benji Madden, she followed in December by reporting the theft of $2 million in jewelry from her Los Angeles home. Then, to add insult to injury, The Insider named her to the Worst Bad Girl list, adding she is now worth $9 million. Looks like a bailout deal in these tough times. We love you anyway, Paris.
Sometimes it is the small gifts that one receives during the holiday that attract the most attention and interest. It’s not the new toy for the cat, rather just the wrapping paper on the floor that receives the ‘top smack’ billing. Likewise, receiving a holiday DVD that simply plays HD widescreen fireplace images of differing fire intensities – complete with music options – is curiously enjoyed. That happened to us. Sure, it’s not the real “chestnuts roasting over the open fire,” but comfy inducing, nonetheless, on a cold, wintery day in Vegas.
Frequent Las Vegas celebrity DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) who survived a fiery Learjet crash in Southern Carolina in September has sued on December 23 several companies and the estates of the two plane’s pilots for negligence and breach of contract.
The deadly crash claimed the lives of everyone aboard except Goldstein and Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, who also suffered major burns in the accident.
The suit reportedly does not specify the amount Goldstein hopes to receive for damages including pain and suffering, medical expenses and loss of wages. It does, however, seek a trial by jury.
The cause of the South Carolina crash has not yet been determined, but it is suspected that a faulty tire may have played a role in the crash.
The duo are set to perform their first show live together since the crash on New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles at the Wiltern under the moniker TRVSDJAM. Their performance will be streamed live to nine other U.S. cities.
If you missed the recent new casino opening hoopla, Steve Wynn has opened yet another of his gems- Encore Las Vegas – on December 22, 2008. Weighing in with a price tag of $2.3 billion, the glitzy 2,034-room Strip playground provides refreshing eye-candy from all the gloomy economic news on work stoppages for the partially started and planned Las Vegas casino and entertainment projects.
With any luck, perhaps Encore will serve as the cornerstone catalyst for a rejuvenated Las Vegas and a positive economic outlook in 2009.
Encore’s opening, combined with the good news of Phil Ruffin’s $775 million purchase of Treasure Island Casino & Hotel from MGM Mirage earlier this month – a great holiday present for their 3,200 Treasure Island employees. The former New Frontier owner’s purchase will help fund the planned finish of MGM Mirage’s $9.1 billion CityCenter next year, the largest private construction job in the U.S..
And, lest we forget, the Fountainebleau and the M Resort still are on track to debut in 2009, further helping to hopefully solidify our lethargic economy.
Recent local Las Vegas casino stimulus events could not have happened at a more needed time. Gaming revenue in Clark County, which includes downtown Las Vegas and the Strip, is reported down 8.5% for the 2008, to $8.3 billion. And visitor volume is down 3% over last year, though the city’s convention business is holding steady.
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The urgent rhythm of throbbing drums fills the air as the bare-chested young man faces the council of elders. This is the ceremony that will mark the boy's passage into manhood. With a sudden leap, he bursts into a dance of joy, using his body to describe both his individuality and his newfound authority. The elders nod approvingly and then open their arms to admit him into their midst, now one of the adults.
Until recently, this boy knew more about the intricacies of New York's subway system than he did about tribal ritual. And yet today he, and a few hundred of his young neighbors in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, have a new grounding in African culture and customs, courtesy of a program called Dance Africa.
Dance Africa is a 20-year-long collaboration between the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. Working through various after-school and Saturday projects for youths sponsored by the Restoration Corp., the project teaches children about African history, art, geography, language - and dance.
Dance Africa is really just one piece of a larger movement to teach young African-Americans about their African roots. It has gained strength in the United States over the last 20 years or so.
"For a long time now black scholars and activists have made it very clear that black people need to be linked with their history," says Joyce Joyce, chairwoman of the African-American Studies Department at Philadelphia's Temple University.
Due to the abrupt severing of family and cultural ties caused by slavery, "too many of us have little knowledge of our African heritage," Professor Joyce says. The 16-week Dance Africa program focuses on what was once known as "the Mali empire," the Western African region that includes Mali, Gambia, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal that was once home to most of the Africans forced into slavery.
In a tough city neighborhood like Bedford-Stuyvesant - roughly a third of its residents live below the poverty level and about 40 percent did not complete high school - knowledge of the ancient Mali empire is viewed not as an academic luxury but as a tool for lifting consciousness.
Learning about African culture and tradition serves to both help the area's children "build self esteem" and "make their worlds bigger," says Peggy Alston, creative director of the Restoration Corp.
This year the focal point of Dance Africa was a traditional African rite-of-passage ceremony involving 16 neighborhood adolescents.
The boys worked for months with a "council of elders," a group of older men who volunteered to mentor the boys. The boys and elders spent time together eating in African restaurants, visiting museums, and sharing ideas and advice.
Jonathan Robinson, a professional dancer and teacher volunteered to serve as an elder because he wanted to extend his sense of family to include his community. "It's important that everybody feel as though they belong, that they're loved," he says. He says he became interested in African culture as a college student, and adds that for many young men that knowledge will add "fuel to the fire of their lives."
Mr. Robinson was "the coolest" of all the mentors, says Sekou Torbert, a young teen who was recently cast as a dancer in the Broadway hit "Bring In 'Da Noise/Bring In 'Da Funk."
"He told us everything real about life," Sekou says. "About women, about our health, how we should take care of ourselves and carry ourselves with respect." As a young African-American, Sekou says he finds "everything about African culture inspiring."
Educator Walter Gholson set up a rite-of-passage program in Chicago as part of a project sponsored by AT&T from 1995 through 1997. He believes the interaction between the elders and the boys is especially important in African-American communities because "as a people we've been cut off from the wisdom of our elders. How can you understand your potential unless you understand the accomplishments of your ancestors?"
The boys and their ceremony were the center of the project this year, but several hundred other boys and girls participated too, with many choosing to learn traditional African dances. They performed these alongside professional African dance troupes at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's annual Dance Africa program last month.
But dance is not the whole of the project. In an after-school program called Safe Haven, the children also learn to make African masks, pick up bits of different African languages, study maps, and read up on various African countries.
Although the program is not connected to their schools, and the children earn no academic credit for these activities, many pour remarkable amounts of time and energy into the project.
Ms. Alston proudly shows a visitor file folders full of neatly handwritten reports that some of the children did on places - in Africa and elsewhere - that they would like to visit.
When it comes to learning about Africa, says Alston, the children "soak it up like sponges."
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The third trimester begins at approximately week 28 and lasts until birth. This can be an exciting and stressful time. It is the hardest stage for many women. Knowing what to expect will help you prepare for the last stage of pregnancy.
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are a tightening of the abdomen that comes and goes. This is your uterus getting ready for the birthing process. The contractions will tone your muscles and help prepare your cervix for delivery. They start much earlier in pregnancy and become more noticeable later on.
Braxton Hicks contractions can be uncomfortable but only last for about 30 seconds. You will know it isn’t actual labor pain because the contractions do not last longer as time goes on, do not happen closer together, and do not increase in strength.
A woman’s breasts will enlarge by as much as two pounds through the entire pregnancy. At this stage, you will notice a significant increase in size. It’s important to wear a comfortable support bra to alleviate back pain. A yellowish discharge from the nipples may also appear. This is completely normal. It is a substance called colostrum that will feed your baby during his or her first few days of life.
A vaginal discharge may also appear during this trimester. A clear, thick or blood-tinged discharge may be noticed when the mucous plug is ejected. This is an indication that labor will begin soon, usually within one to two weeks.
Pregnant women who notice unusual changes or who have questions about their third trimester should contact their obstetrician between regularly scheduled appointments. Your Women’s Health and Menopause Center OBGYN can provide assistance and reassurance as you prepare for delivery.
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A beautifully designed living room reflects the homeowner’s knack for elegance, and their conscious effort to represent his home gracefully to the guests. Most people are under the impression that redesigns require an enormous budget and a great sense of accessorizing, which can easily seem overwhelming, but they shouldn’t despair because there are many ways to express elegance without having to make hefty investments.
An effective strategy is to utilize the natural architecture of your living room, i.e., its structural dimensions. Not every room is a perfect square or a rectangle – some rooms come in odd or irregular shapes – and this isn’t a disadvantage unless you want to see it as one. When decorating an irregular shaped living room, you can first use a variety of paint colors to give the room an artistic look, and you can even paint the walls in a way that visually transforms the shape of the room. Here are some 3 ideas to explore in order to strike a wonderful combination of solid wood furniture, large windows and draped curtains in your living room.
Modern furniture is necessary to facilitate the comfort of residents and guests, to provide storage space, and also to elegantly fill the spaces in your rooms. Furniture types can be divided into two categories: commercial and handcrafted furniture. Commercial furniture by virtue of mass production is readily available in various stores, while, handcrafted furniture takes greater effort and time to produce. Handcrafted furniture also features distinct designs and has quite a few benefits over commercial furniture. One of the great benefit it offers is its own uniqueness as each piece is created with individual expertise and designed to reflect the artistry and passion of the crafter.
Handcrafted furniture is also of a superior quality in terms of materials, often using top quality wood that can last for generations. Solid wood furniture is created using a variety of sustainable wood such as maple, cherry, pine and oak, with the most renowned companies offering rich combinations of these woods tailored to the desires of their customers. For the best design ideas featuring wood furniture remember to keep things relatively simple and modern – in other words, shop for quality rather than quantity.
Spacious Window Frames
Toronto is a city of sunlight, snow and dramatic flora. Because of this, large windows allow residents to take in the surrounding nature and experience a refreshing amount of natural light. Large windows also compliment solid wood furniture by making the living room appear more spacious and lively, and accessorizing these windows with beautiful sheer curtains further enhances the beauty of the room. Large windows can flaunt glazed designs and also let in a lot of fresh breeze, not to mention the wonderful panoramic views a floor-to-ceiling window allows one to have. It lets you make the most of the nature or city your house overlooks.
Draped curtains are beautifully flow-y, and sheer woven curtains bring coolness and softness to a room. They don’t block out the sunlight completely, but only dim it down, while at the same time allowing the room to remain lit. Curtains primarily protect one’s privacy from prying eyes, but they also tie together the elegance of the furniture, windows and any other accessories decorated in the room.
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In recent years, carders have evolved to introduce "full-infos". These are products that contain a full set of valuable information about a cardholder. "Full Infos" or just "Fullz" refer to a data package about a person, including an address, social security number, phone numbers, PINs, credit history reports and mother's maiden name.
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"WASHINGTON (AP) Oct. 8, 1997 -- Several of Clinton's AIDS advisors say they may resign to protest the White House's refusal to spend federal money on buying clean needles for drug addicts."
When Bill Clinton established the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) in 1995, many AIDS advocates were skeptical: two previous AIDS Commissions had issued hard-hitting reports that gathered dust, and Clinton -- seeking re-election -- was eager to regain gay support after the gays-in-the-military fiasco and foot-dragging on AIDS. Critics noted that many appointees had ties to the Democratic Party or to AIDS organizations dependent on federal financing. But others were hopeful because the mix included longtime community advocates. Council chair R. Scott Hitt, MD, voiced optimism that Clinton's leadership would reverse "the indifference, avoidance and outright prejudice" of the Reagan/Bush era.
But as the months wore on and the council's key recommendations were ignored or rejected, some members grew restless, while activists turned up the heat. Complaint No. 1 was Clinton's refusal to direct Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala to lift the ban on needle-exchange funding -- despite abundant scientific evidence and expert opinion that this could save lives. Frustration boiled over at the April 1997 meeting when Chicago attorney Robert Fogel raised the option of resignation. Council members "make reasonable recommendations supported by science," Fogel said. "If we are ignored, then what's the point?" Others agreed, arguing that so bold a step might be the only way to embarrass the administration into doing the right thing. But as 1997 ended, the fire faded. Resignation went unmentioned at the December meeting. Why?
In January, POZ sent a survey to each council member seeking their views on whether inaction on top priorities might ever justify quitting. Only 11 of the 33 members responded, despite followup calls (four declined for various reasons). Most answered yes to the question of whether "it is ever appropriate for Presidential advisers to resign in protest." But none would name a specific issue or deadline -- such as April 1, when Shalala regains her authority to fund needle exchange -- after which they would walk out. The following comments are drawn from survey responses and interviews.
R. Scott Hitt, Council Chair; AIDS doc; AIDS Project Los Angeles board member.
"As long as dialogue [with the administration] continues and progress is made ..., I believe this council is being effective. As with any advisors, because of competing interests you don't always get all you ask for. Our job is to keep the case in front of the administration in the most articulate and effective way."
Bob Hattoy, White House liaison to the Interior Department; Longtime Clinton supporter; One of two PWAs who addressed the 1992 Democratic National Convention.
"I want to quit taking my medications. Quit having safe sex. Quit this council. But all these things would be reckless and irresponsible. Quitting is a 10-minute orgasm, but continuing to engage the administration in doing what is right for PWAs is the course I've decided to take."
Robert Fogel, major Democratic Party fundraiser; Chicago trial lawyer; Known on council as "the straight white guy."
"I don't want to lead a resignation march if we are going to undo something that hundreds have fought to be created. Many nongovernmental organizations are afraid that if we resign, we won't be replaced, and inside influence for critical issues would disappear."
Rev. Altagracia Perez, Episcopal minister in Los Angeles who does AIDS prevention among gangs
"If I stopped dealing with white society about all of that damn racism and if I stopped dealing with straight society because of all of their heterosexism, I would quit dealing with a lot of people in my life. Where I'm at as a person is: 'To hell with it, push me off. I'm going to stay in your face.'"
JULY 1995: PACHA issues its first recommendations.
JUNE 1996: PACHA's "Progress Report" commends Clinton for increased funding and openness to dialogue but finds him lacking in "politically charged aspects of prevention and discrimination where greater courage and leadership are required," particularly needle exchange.
DECEMBER 1996: PACHA votes 26 to 1, with Bob Hattoy abstaining, to "commend" the president "for demonstrating leadership" in developing "The National AIDS Strategy," a rehash of existing programs. Hattoy says: "The press is going to rip our faces off on everything from needle exchange to medical marijuana, to the welfare bill, prison populations. None of that is in there. This is unacceptable." Many members say they have to support the president in public to maintain access to "give him hell" in private.
APRIL 1997: PACHA's Robert Fogel raises the possibility of resignation.
JULY 1997: Fogel's motion for mass resignation sparks heated discussion before he withdraws it. The consensus is to wait through the summer to give the administration time to act.
DECEMBER 1997: "Second Progress Report" -- toned down after an early draft brought howls of complaint from Clintonistas -- declares, "Progress in the federal response to AIDS has stalled in recent months, contributing to a sense of diminished priority for AIDS issues during the president's second term." It singles out lack of leadership on ADAP funding, Medicaid expansion and needle-exchange programs. Letter to Clinton sets deadline of January 27, 1998 (date Congress returns to session) for Shalala to certify funding for needle exchange. | <urn:uuid:e22839bf-ae82-42ee-b7ef-141f7fe4994a> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://www.poz.com/articles/clinton_hattoy_president_227_2225.shtml | 2015-07-05T07:49:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375097354.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031817-00295-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959125 | 1,142 |
Because it's the Lakers. Those four words can be used to explain nearly everything that goes against common logic. After decades of excellence, so much faith has been engendered in this organization that you could tell me they're playing next season on Mars and I'd nod along.
Because it's the Lakers. This is the organization that has missed the playoffs just six times in its history and only once in back-to-back seasons. This is the organization that has pilfered multiple once-in-a-generation big men. The Lakers are the Lakers because they always know when to strike—and seemingly have a lucky horseshoe lodged up their (expletive) helping them to know when to act.
No organization in professional sports has ever been better run in the history of professional sports.
So when you hear the Lakers are suddenly serious contenders for Carmelo Anthony, the ears tend to perk up a bit. Such a claim was made by multiple reporters Saturday evening, first by Grantland's Bill Simmons before a cascade of confirmations came in from all angles.
The Lakers were largely expected to be little more than a courtesy meeting. Most pegged the Anthony chase as a two-horse race between the Bulls and Knicks, each of whom could give the seven-time All-Star things Los Angeles couldn't.
That the Lakers are trending upward in hierarchy as Anthony nears his decision—which is expected in the next couple of days—has to be nerve-wracking for front offices in Chicago and New York.
This is a franchise built on pulling off coups no one thought possible. Is Anthony soon to be the latest on a list the size of your average e-book?
While the summer of 2010 proved that anything is possible in the NBA, Anthony signing with the Lakers would take a major leap of faith and require an almost pathological desire to play in Los Angeles.
The Lakers lag behind Chicago and New York in the two most important areas for any free agent: money and winning. Anthony's decision has always come down to a dilemma of competing for an NBA championship and staying in a city where he's happy.
The Bulls with Anthony and a healthy Derrick Rose become instant NBA title contenders—and possibly the favorite.
They have every ingredient necessary to challenge Miami and San Antonio. Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson are arguably the best defensive frontcourt in basketball. Jimmy Butler, 24, and Nikola Mirotic, 23, give the Bulls two young players who should improve over the life of Anthony's deal. Tom Thibodeau is among the league's best coaches and is someone who can hide Anthony's defensive deficiencies.
There is not a better basketball fit on the planet.
The Lakers by contrast are at the rock bottom of what could be a frustrating rebuild. Kobe Bryant turns 36 in August and is coming off two debilitating leg injuries in the last 15 months. If playing with a healthy 36-year-old Dirk Nowitzki has turned off suitors who aren't sure about how much prime he has left, then what does Bryant have to offer?
The only other Lakers under contract are Robert Sacre, Julius Randle, Kendall Marshall and what's left of Steve Nash.
Even if the Lakers are able to coax Pau Gasol into staying—which is less likely by the day—then Anthony's best teammates are all 34 or older. Randle is among the most NBA-ready rookies in this year's class, but he's also a rookie. Sacre and Marshall are good guys and usable rotation players, yet they could both be out of the league tomorrow without all that much notice.
Going to the Lakers means going to the Western Conference. General manager Mitch Kupchak would have to work some real magic with role players for that core to be a playoff team. That also requires faith in Bryant's health, which is an awfully big leap at this juncture.
Kobe in his 2012-13 form offers Anthony a chance to have an Option 1a, Option 1b situation. But does anyone have faith that Bryant can reach that level again outside the greater Los Angeles area?
The Lakers do have one thing Chicago does not, and that is an NBA ATM ready to print off a fat maximum contract to Mr. Anthony. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Chris Broussard reported that the Lakers offered Anthony a four-year, $97 million deal in their meeting. That's the maximum allowable by the league's collective bargaining agreement and a very nice chunk of change.
One thing it is not? The maximum amount of guaranteed money Anthony can get on the free-agent market.
Despite New York's Phil Jackson hemming and hawing about a possible pay cut, the Knicks offered Anthony a five-year, $129 million deal last week, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. That is (breaks out scientific calculator) $32 million more than the Lakers' offer. (Note: If my math is wrong, it is ALL the calculator's fault.)
Contrary to what many are saying, though, Anthony would not necessarily be leaving $32 million on the table if he leaves New York. It's not as if he's going to disappear from the Earth after the 2017-18 season. A 34-year-old Anthony could reasonably expect $10-15 million a year on his next deal, given his historical comparisons and the league's rocketing salary cap.
In all likelihood, Anthony would leave $15 or so million on the table to become a Laker.
Before we continue, an aside: That is FIFTEEN MILLION AMERICAN DOLLARS. Assessing the finances of others is a great fan tradition, and an easy justification here is that Anthony is "already rich." I mean, what is $15 million to a guy who has hundreds in the bank, right? I'll tell you what it is: It is FIFTEEN MILLION AMERICAN DOLLARS.
OK, back to reality.
Working under an assumption that Carmelo has decided he'll only sign a max deal, it's hard to justify his leaving that money on the table. The Knicks and Lakers are both at least a year away from serious contention. While the Lakers might have enough money to make a run at a max contract next summer, the Knicks certainly do.
Contracts for Amar'e Stoudemire, Andrea Bargnani and many others come off the books after 2014-15. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jose Calderon are the only players guaranteed to be taking up cap space. J.R. Smith has a player option he's likely to exercise, and I'd imagine Cleanthony Early and Shane Larkin will still be around.
Depending on how Anthony's contract is structured and how much the cap moves, the Knicks will have maximum room and possibly enough to sign another very good player.
|Knicks Flush with Cash|
|Carmelo Anthony||$24.7 million (estimate)|
|Jose Calderon||$7.4 million|
|Tim Hardaway Jr.||$1.3 million (team option)|
|J.R. Smith||$6.4 million (player option)|
|Shane Larkin||1.7 million (team option)|
|Cleanthony Early||$900,000 (estimate)|
|Thanasis Antetokounmpo||$600,000 (estimate)|
|Sham Sports / Personal Estimates|
The Lakers have $25 million earmarked for Bryant. Between Kobe and Carmelo, their 2015-16 cap holds would be near $50 million. They might have enough to make a run at Kevin Love that summer, but their flexibility elsewhere is nonexistent. That Bryant contract might be the best single argument against Anthony leaving New York.
The Lakers don't have a hook. They can't offer as much money as New York. They can't offer the instant title contention of Chicago. Even Houston would be a better option from a competitiveness standpoint, though the Rockets seem an unlikely destination.
Factor in Anthony's wife, entertainer La La Anthony, setting up an entire career for herself in New York over the last few years, and the threads of a Lakers marriage start to show.
Again, it's not impossible. Because it's the Lakers. They've pulled off crazier heists in the past.
But we've seen the past couple seasons that the Lakers brand no longer means what it used to. Anthony's free-agency decision might make the franchise come to that realization once and for all.
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The purpose of a school budget is straightforward — to create and implement a financial plan, which will support appropriate funding for all programs benefiting the students. We all know that the school budget has a deeper impact than simply keeping the school afloat. Through the pathway of best school budget practices, students will receive learning experiences of utmost quality and carry this knowledge into adult life. Despite its importance, the task of writing a budget may seem extremely daunting. That is why we at Your Agora broke down the complicated school budgeting process to a digestible guide.
We researched the best practices from leading financial experts and will guide you through the journey of implementing them for your school’s success. The information based on findings by GOFA, The Rennie Center, Harvard Business Review, and other reputable sources for finance in education, shows school budget practices that prioritize student achievement within available resources. By the end of this guide, you will be able to understand the planning, preparation and evaluation processes of school budgeting.
5 Steps to School Budgeting
The Department of Education released a staggering report on school budgeting. For example, 60.6% of secondary schools spent more than their income in the 2014-2015 school year. Even worse, by 2020, mainstream schools in the US would need to earn over 3 billion dollars (in surplus!) to come close to meeting cost pressures. The students are already suffering. The same report states that the failures in school budgeting have caused an 8% decrease in spending on students since 2014. That’s over 2% a year. The numbers will only keep increasing as the cost pressures rise and schools fail to manage them. The only way for the school to persevere these challenges — the school leaders mastering the intricacies of school budgeting.
TDLR: Schools all over the world struggle with proper budgeting on a terrifying scale. And the situation is projected to get worse. To avoid joining the staggering statistics, follow this school budgeting 5-step process, backed by hundreds of theorists, researchers, statisticians, and financial experts.
Step 1 Plan and Prepare
Objectives of Budget Planning
When preparing the new budget, the main objectives of a school budget should be at the crux of your planning process. All the unique features of your school’s budget will revolve around these basics. You can’t go wrong by familiarizing yourself with these concepts. To avoid feeling overwhelmed by various expenditure factors, remember the three clauses of school budgeting:
1) Most importantly, the budget must be balanced, so that the current revenue stream meets current school spending; 2) The budget must meet all applicable legal requirements, including federal, state and local; and, 3) the budget must provide a basis for evaluation of the school's services, costs and accomplishments
With the main objectives in mind, you are ready to begin the budgeting process. First, your administrative team needs to analyze your school’s spending from the last school year. If you are just starting out and do not have data available, it is best to look at similar schools’ budgets (consider the type, structure, size, location, etc) and gather all available data projections for your own school. Continue reading to learn what data you need to create the optimal school budget. The analysis of previous budgets may include the following data:
informal and formal audits
review of instructional versus non-instructional costs
study of budgeted versus actual expenditures
various projections of increases in student enrollment
impact on facilities
It’s important to review past and future budgets to ensure that they meet various requirements, including statutes, instructional goals, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The plan and preparation step is there for you to make all necessary initial adjustments. Your budget will constantly evolve through the evaluation process, but knowing how to find accurate numbers for the initial budget will be a valuable skill set for the health of your future financial planning ventures.
But, let’s not forget the basics. It’s crucial to track and understand where the majority of your school spending goes. The school budget breakdown example below included salaries and benefits of all staff (including contract labor costs), costs of running and repairing the physical facility, costs of materials and supplies (including machinery and equipment), and leaves wiggle room of 1% for other expenses. Your school’s expenditure breakdown needs to be extremely thorough for an optimal new budget.
Step 2 Set Goals and Priorities
First, write a list of your goals and break them down into measurable units. It’s crucial that each goal is measurable, specific, and attainable. Second, analyze your goals and hypothesize the spending priorities for the school. Remember, each spending priority must satisfy a specific goal or a requirement. Ask yourself and your administrative team — How will spending priorities support your school-wide purpose? How will your team ensure you are meeting federal, state, and local standards?
Second, look at your list of goals and priorities. What is keeping your school from reaching each goal in its current state? Brainstorm ideas that would fill the gap between the goal and its realization. Is it a budgeting issue alone? Or, will other factors, such as staff allocation, need to be revised to reach the goal? These factors will affect the timeline of your goal realization and spending.
Think about potential instructional priorities. This number should be limited and each priority must be based on solid research. For example, your instructional priorities may include web-based learning, classroom management, and smaller class sizes. However, before you come up with the final list, make sure to weigh many research-based options against one another. Instructional priorities will set the pathway to your school’s performance optimization, and the focus of your team’s spending priorities designation should be here.
There are many aspects to consider during the goal-setting and prioritization step. However, don’t be overwhelmed by the questions. The more you and your team come up with creative ideas through this collaborative process, the better chances you have for sustainability of budgeting practices. Thorough research of evidence-based practices is your best friend in this process.
Step 3 Real Cost of Priorities
In this step, you will need to take a deeper look into current resources and expenditures. You will calculate all of the existing factors to identify your school’s capacity in achieving its goals. This process requires two important steps:
- Cost analysis: involves evaluating the cost of various spending ventures (projects, innovations, programs, policies, etc) in relation to the resulted outcomes. The three steps of a cost analysis of each project are as follows: 1) Determining the benefits of a proposed or existing program and placing a dollar value on those benefits; 2) Calculating the total costs of the program; and 3) Comparing the benefits and the costs.
- Evaluation of resources: Calculating the resources is a time-intensive, but crucial step to the process. One method for evaluating resources, suggested by Wellesley College economist, Patrick McEwan, is the “ingredients” process. The ingredients process includes breaking down the resource calculations by personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, other program inputs, and required client inputs.
Step 4 Implement the Plan
The strategic financial plan is a long-term map for implementing the school’s spending priorities. The plan is implemented through a plan of action. A plan of action puts the strategic financial plan into play, translating the plan into manageable and immediately actionable steps
Your school’s strategic financial plan should contain the following elements:
Articulates a shared Mission and Purpose
Creates a Framework and Direction that guide decisions
Foundation for Fundraising
Contains Tools for Monitoring performance
Displays Organizational Effectiveness and commitment
Your financial plan template may include a number of sections that will allow you to provide all the necessary information. The sections of a strategic financial plan document are suggested below, as proposed by a Forbes financial expert.
Section 1. Executive Summary: simply outlines the sections of your overall plan.
Section 2. Elevator Pitch: a brief description of your school.
Section 3. School Mission Statement: what is your school trying to achieve?
Section 4. SWOT: analysis of your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Section 5. Goals: determine your goals for the next five years, one year, quarter, and a month.
Section 6. KPIs: Key Performance Indicators are performance measurements for your school’s achievements. For a school, KPIs may be test scores, administrative expenses, average daily attendance, etc.
Section 7. Target Audience: outlines the needs of your students, parents, community, and stakeholders.
Section 8. Industry and Competitive Analysis: how is the niche that your school falls under-performing compared to education industry standards? Are similar schools to yours performing well? What are your advantages over them?
Section 9. Operations Plan: identify each of the projects that comprise your larger goals and how these projects will be completed. This includes ensuring that you possess the human resources necessary to carry out your plans.
Section 10. Financial Projections: what are the potential results for each project your school considers pursuing? Are you seeing an increase in enrollment in the foreseeable future? Use concrete financial models for these numbers.
Your school’s budget presentation, which will be a cohesive document outlining your school’s budget, and should be presented at budget discussions to ensure optimal communication between team members. The budget presentation must be well-organized and clearly lay out the challenges faced by the school, and how the financial plan strategies will address the issues. Some strategic challenges may include pupil roll, staffing requirements, other resource requirements, and income projections. For example, School District 61 created a list of concrete strategies as part of its plan implementation. Consider proposing a similar list at your team’s next budget review meeting.
Step 5 Ensure Sustainability
The 2018 issue of School Planning & Management emphasizes the importance of school budget sustainability. According to Jay C. Toland, chief financial officer for Scotland County, budget flexibility is the key to sustainability. Toland suggests two strategies for ensuring a sustainable budget for your school. The first includes creating a new budget at the start of the fiscal year. The second involves making adjustments to the current budget in the midyear. What the strategies have in common is their state of constant scrutiny. The main takeaway of Toland’s theories — review, review, and adjust for a sustainable school budget. Below is the breakdown of the strategies.
Start by looking at the total funds available for expenditures and work backward. Include the new projects first. Is your school considering spending $60K on new computers? Subtract that from the budget first. Once you go through all the projects on the list, it is highly likely that your spending will be much higher than the funds available. This is where you get the wider perspective of priorities — which cuts are less painful to implement for the accomplishment of major goals?
When revising the budget midyear, look for underused budget initiatives; you may find a number of opportunities to optimize those funds by spending them elsewhere. The majority of school expenditures are tied to salaries and benefits. Review your vacancies list. Can the funds designated to vacant spots be diverted temporarily or permanently? The next highest expenditure, as we’ve seen in Step One, is the operations and services costs. After reviewing the services costs of your school, contact your vendors and consider reducing or eliminating underused services.
Both strategies only work if you have a strategic plan, as outlined in Steps 1-4. Step 5 is here to ensure that your school sustains healthy budget practices. This includes ensuring that your school’s investments are justified and meet the goals of your institution. That’s why we created the best investment for our own schools, Your Agora — a budget-friendly solution for your specialized language programs.
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Uasin Gishu governor Jackson()Pictured above) Mandago’s second and last term has been soiled by ethnicity and discrimination in the wake of growing animosity among the two leaders.
Traders in Eldoret central business district, more particularly non-Kalenjins, have lamented hostilities directed towards them by county administration headed by Mandago. They told Weekly Citizen that it seems all executive departments are under firm instructions to frustrate them under th watch of Mandago who ought to be the custodian of all.
They decried the existence of a militia like outfit within the county enforcement department under the command of ex-OCPD Paul Rutto. Rutto is also the Governor’s security adviser. Traders said Rutto’s name elicits chilling memories of the infamous 2007/08 post election violence and cannot thus be trusted.
The traders are also skeptical of the existence of a team headed by Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno, lands CEC Nelson Maritim, trade CEC Emily Kogos and Paul Rutto. This is said to be the team that formulates, plans and executes the ill machination against the non-Kalenjin traders in the county.
The traders are most often arrested, beaten and their tools and merchandise of trade which include trolleys and handcarts confiscated and carted away. Sources claimed the impounded equipments are later sold to Kalenjin traders.
The militia group was initially engaged on casual basis but has dubiously been assimilated in the county enforcement department, thus impacting a huge wage bill on the county government.
Residents have raised the red flag as it has emerged that the militia group is violating the law of natural justice, biblical tenets and the constitution on the Bill of Rights. So dreaded is the Rutto-led militia outfit that the CBD is a no-go zone between 7pm and midnight as marauding members of the group patrol streets while armed with crude weapons.
They also use county vehicles and trucks, a pointer to misuse of public resources. Arrogance has become the second name of the group as they shamelessly tell non-Kalenjins to relocate to counties of their forefathers if they so wish. This has led to dwindling numbers of non-Kalenjin traders within the CBD.
The recently released national population census shows the county has close to 1.2 million people with over half a million registered voters. This ought to worry William Ruto who hails from the region and has declared interest in the presidency.
Actions of the county fathers impact negatively on the voters’ decisions. Proponents of the Building Bridges Initiative unveiled last week must watch keenly the events unfolding in the county in the event a referendum is held.
The traders are now calling on Mandago to stop crucifying them for his own personal interests. They have also appealed to Uhuru Kenyatta to act and save them from the ravaging excesses of the governor. They also want the police to use the information they have gathered over time, especially touching on hate speech by some leaders, to nail the culprits. | <urn:uuid:914e6973-0774-4df2-8faf-3affb66c565d> | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | https://weeklycitizen.co.ke/mandago-deputy-in-ill-schemes/ | 2019-12-09T23:14:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540525598.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20191209225803-20191210013803-00115.warc.gz | en | 0.962801 | 635 |
From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
| The Truth
The Truth is the name of the deck used by Ross Cawthon, the Masters Finalist in the 2011 World Championships. The deck is a rogue deck whose strategy had not been utilized extensively before the championships. The strategy of the deck is to use Donphan's Earthquake to both damage the opponent, and power up Zekrom's Outrage for future use. Suicune & Entei LEGEND was used to exploit Weakness with its attack Burning Inferno. Vileplume is used to stop the use of Item cards with its Allergy Flower Poké-Body, while Reuniclus moves damage counters around to both manipulate damage for Zekrom's Outrage attack, and spread the damage around the Active and Bench to keep all the Pokémon from being Knocked Out.
The Truth is one of the four 2011 World Championships Decks released in October 2011. With the deck came a 2011 World Championships Deck Box, and a Champions Booklet.
Ross Cawthon brought to Worlds battles a deck unlike any other in play! Built to react to the other decks it faces, it uses Pichu to get evolutions rolling, Vileplume to lock down Item cards, Reuniclus to move damage counters, and Blissey to heal them all! And with heavy hitters like Donphan, Zekrom, and Suicune & Entei LEGEND to dish out some damage of their own, your opponents won’t be able to handle The Truth! | <urn:uuid:6a7e8dda-fddc-4e9e-a2d0-29017f926ad9> | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/The_Truth_(TCG) | 2019-03-26T16:40:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912205597.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326160044-20190326182044-00282.warc.gz | en | 0.92959 | 319 |
To JB or not to JB
I've got an iPhone 3GS running 4.2.1. I've jailbroken before, but I removed it when 4.1 came out, mostly due to battery issues that seem to be fixed now.
When I jailbroke earlier, I had the following installed:
Whatever let me have 5 icons on my dock
iBlank (I think that's what it was called)
As well as a couple of themes for my Springboard and LockScreen.
I'm not really concerned about having a tethered jailbreak as long as I don't have to reboot during the day when I'm away from my home PC. Mostly I want to jailbreak for themes. I don't care about BiteSMS anymore, but I do want to know if there are issues with random reboots that I should be aware of. It would be a total pain in the *** for my phone to be useless in the middle of the day. | <urn:uuid:bbebf65d-d4f8-421e-8c9c-84497686e3d2> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://forums.imore.com/jailbreaking-unlocking-hacks-themes-mods/202815-jb-not-jb.html | 2016-10-21T15:16:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718284.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00428-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.980905 | 202 |
Peter Skudra got a chance to start at the last minute, and he made the most of his opportunity.
Skudra filled in for scheduled starter Tom Barrasso, who reinjured his groin during warmups. He stopped 26 shots, including clutch saves on Mats Sundin, Sergei Berezin and Mike Johnson in the third period.
"It's no big deal, it's my job to be ready," Skudra said. "I knew Tommy wasn't 100 percent and I wanted to bounce back from some disappointing games."
With Barrasso ailing, Skudra started his third consecutive game. He didn't play well in his previous two starts, including a 6-4 loss to Toronto Saturday.
"I don't even care abput the shutout, I just needed a game like this to build confidence," he said.
The shutout was Skudra's first in 21 NHL games. The 25-year-old Russian played 17 games for the Penguins last season and had an impressive 1.83 goals-against average.
"Give him credit," Sundin said. "He made some key saves when the score was 1-0. Their whole tea played well defensively."
The Leafs were 0-for-8 on the power play and are now 4-for-45 on the season, third-worst in the league.
"I'm not exasperated yet, but our special teams clearly have to get better," said Toronto coach Pat Quinn. "We missed on every opportunity. Even the penalty-killing needs work."
At one point in the second period, it appeared Skruda wouldn't be able to finish the game. Penguins defenseman Neil Wilkinson inadvertently bowled into Skudra while trying to check Toronto's Alyn McCauley, and the goalie lay motionless on the ice for two minutes. He got up, however, and stayed in the game.
Jagr assisted on Lang's goal at 2:23 of the second period, then scored the insurance goal at 2:51 of the third to move into a tie for the NHL scoring lead with Sundin and Dallas' Darryl Sydor at 11 points.
The Penguins were on a power play when Jagr made a slick pass to Lang, who fought off a check and sent the puck past goalie Curtis Joseph.
Jagr wired a wrist shot between Joseph's legs to make it 2-0 early in the third.
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Lol, LS. That sounds so cute. I'm not sure Bella could do anything to make herself seem threatening! She is just too adorable.
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1. Stay away from places and situations where you might be tempted to drink. Don’t go to bars and stop hanging around “drinking buddies” who won’t support your efforts to quit drinking.
2. Get rid of all the alcohol in the house. If you have a spouse or roommate who drinks, kindly ask them not to drink around you. If you’re serious about quitting alcohol, this is a step you must take.
3. Take it one day at a time.
4. Tell friends and family that you want to stop drinking alcohol. Hang around people who will stand by your decision and support you and your goal.
5. Give yourself incentive not to drink. For every day (or even every hour!) that passes that you don’t drink, give yourself a pat on the back! Give yourself the credit you deserve for having the strength to stop drinking and share those big victories with family and friends.
6. Picture yourself how you would look in the future when you’re completely alcohol-free. Visualization is very powerful in helping you make the right decisions.
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9. Find positive and meaningful activities to engage in.
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Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Howard Mackie (A) Ian Churchill & Various (CA) Ken Lashley
• The team has risked everything for a dying member, but even with Superboy now leading them, their fates may be sealed.
• It's only a matter of time before they fall, one by one, to the deadliest assassin.
Item Code: SEP120220
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The best Jurassic Park theme tune cover versions
11 June 2014, 10:19 | Updated: 12 August 2016, 12:26
These musicians were so preoccupied with whether or not they could create a wonderful tribute to the Jurassic Park theme that they didn’t stop to think whether they should. Well, Classic FM is glad they did…
Jurassic Park sung by goats
Try not to have flashbacks to the T. rex v goat scene in Jurassic Park when you watch the version of the theme below. instead, reflect on the fact that adding goat noises to any tune makes it immediately a thousand times better than tunes without goat noises in them. You're so very welcome.
Jurassic Park on melodica
It’s the first big reveal of Jurassic Park, the moment we cut from Sam Neill’s amazed face to a sweeping view of dinosaurs in their prelapsarian glory. And what better instrument to convey the majesty of a Brachiosaurus than the melodica? Perhaps not the most technically accomplished on our list, but certainly the most popular.
Jurassic Park on electric organ
Dr John Hammond, played by Richard Attenborough, is the brains behind the movie’s eponymous theme park. So an electric organ version (played on a Yamaha Electone, alas, not a Hammond organ) seems appropriate. At the risk of sounding sexist… ‘Clever girl.’
This heavy metal version of Jurassic Park contains enough fossil-bearing rock to keep the most ardent palaeontologist happy. The face-melting begins at 1:40.
Piano Guys do Jurassic Park
This is how you turn John Williams's music into a truly beautiful cello sonata. And no-one got eaten by a dinosaur, so win-win all round.
Jurassic Park slowed down 1,000%
Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for 180 million years. It is difficult to conceive such a vast period of time. Perhaps this 1,000% slowed-down version of the Jurassic Park theme will help you with that.
Jurassic slide guitar
This version of the Jurassic Park theme played on a hollow-necked Weissenborn slide guitar is mellow enough to chill the hungriest T. rex out.
Jurassic guitar orchestra
A perfectly executed version of Jurassic Park by a Japanese guitar orchestra topped of with some excellent conducting. You can almost see the Velociraptors tapping their six-inch sickle claws to the tune. | <urn:uuid:ec361704-d73c-4c62-a494-fc0103d972d1> | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | https://www.classicfm.com/composers/williams/music/jurassic-park-theme-tune-covers/ | 2020-10-28T05:55:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107896778.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20201028044037-20201028074037-00047.warc.gz | en | 0.924637 | 521 |
I have searched around and have tried various suggestions that are posted, however I cannot get this fixed.
My computer is hooked up through HDMI to my 1080P monitor and the fonts in Chrome, Firefox and various other programs look bad. Other places like the desktop the fonts look good. I think it is an anti-aliasing problem. The fonts look fine if hooked up through RGB however.
I have tried removing the
~/.config/dconf/user and tried changing the font rendering and hinting.
I have a RadeonHD 5450 and have used both open source and fglrx drivers. I am running Ubuntu 11.10.
You can see from the screenshot, the Software Center fonts are clear, however the browser fonts are not sharp. This is not limited to the browser.
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After years of division and conflict, the Quebec left came together when over 1000 people gathered to create a new political party in February 2006. The moment was electric, because it seemed that Quebec Solidaire could combine the good traditions of radical struggle with hard-thinking on intervention in the political sphere. A lot of this success came from the courageous initiative of Françoise David, the former president of the Fédération des femmes du Québec who had initiated back in 1995 and in 2000 the hugely popular marches of women against poverty and violence. Other creative leaders were Amir Khadir, a popular Iranian-born medical doctor well rooted in community and immigrant organizations, François Salliant, the President of FRAPRU (the most important housing network), François Cyr, former vice president of the Fédération nationale des enseignants et des enseignantes du Québec and countless others representing mass organizations and decades of struggles. During the electoral campaign in 2007, thousands more came out to canvass and organize and although the overall result was not great, at least QS showed its forces in many Montreal districts where it came second after the PQ.
Since then, the process continues. But there is alot of anxiety. At the macro level, the prospect is that the «war of position» is at this time heavily in favor of the dominants and more over, of the hard right. If ever we would have to face an unholy alliance of McCain, Harper and Charest, it would not be nice, to say the least.
Then comes another serious problem. Dispirited working and middle classes are tempted by the populist demagogy more than by our «rational» post capitalist and post neoliberal rhetoric. The battle of ideas is not easy with a growing sector of the population who believes that the PQ, immigrants and trade unions are the enemy! Of course, one has to put this in perspective. The society in Quebec is still in majority in favor of progressive ideas, but there is trend, a drift, some sort of a slippery move that escapes most of the analysis.
The list of challenges does not stop here. How to reconcile intervening in the political sphere with the consolidation of a post capitalist project? Are we not condemned to limit our pitch to some sort of a social-democratic platform, slightly left of the PQ? How can we maintain the political party «in the streets» while orienting it to electoral battles?
A positive point is that the questions are debated, which is a huge advance in comparison with the past when the «correct line» was defined in opposition to dissenting voices. But nonetheless, it does not give QS a clear direction.
Last but not least, the eternal Quebec national question. At the origin, QS decided wisely (in my view) to downgrade this dimension while integrating the sovereignty idea with social justice: Sovereignty as a means to reinvent a Quebec based on its peoples (in the plural). On this, the consensus continues although some sections, ex-Péquistes among others, would like QS to take the nationalist lead in using the PQ's ambiguity to its advantage.
All of this seems light years away from the federal election. But it is not. The fact is that there is not a strong mobilization against the Harper threat, a sort of anything-but-Harper call of arms. Partly because of internal hesitations. Partly because of nationalist ambiguities. Party because the organization is still fragile and reserves its ammunitions for the forthcoming provincial election. It could be a serious mistake. A future Harper government will be the cornerstone of reactionary politics both in Quebec and in Canada. The most rightwing factions inside the provincial Liberal Party and the ultra right ADQ will be comforted in a big time.
Against this inertia are currently two options. One is favored by QS activists mostly outside Montreal who are arguing that social movements and QS should campaign for the NDP. I don't agree with this because it seems an ideological, meaning non-political position. I think we should mostly campaign for the Bloc, not because we like them, but because they can oppose Harper seriously.
We will see how it goes but so far, everything is quiet on the eastern front.
Thank you for reading this story...
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- 2 1/2 cups wheat flour
- 2 cups of sugar
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- 200 grams of whipped cream
- 200 grams of semi-bitter chocolate
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wear this mixture in an oiled and floured form, bake at 180 degrees in a preheated oven, bake for 40 minutes or until you put a toothpickit comes out clean, let it cool a bit, tear it down and leave cool completely. For him ganache it itches chocolate and drop it cream hot on it, incorporate very well and let it cool a little, separate it Biscuit cold in the middle and filled with the ganache, cover with the same cream and enjoy. | <urn:uuid:90605acd-a9fd-4a26-b3ff-4b2323e8b7ce> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://chitasticker.com/mothers-day-recipe-to-make-your-own-homemade-chocolate-cake-and-celebrate-mom/ | 2023-02-09T13:16:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499966.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230209112510-20230209142510-00190.warc.gz | en | 0.934556 | 439 |
YourCare Health Plan has developed an enhanced model of care management for a targeted population of managed Medicaid members. The model of care is called SPecial Interdisciplinary CarE (SPICE). The success of this program will be measured by improved member outcomes, enhanced member and provider satisfaction, and optimal resource utilization resulting in cost effective care.
With New York State’s Medicaid reform, the Medicaid Managed Care population now includes a greater number of individuals with complex medical and behavioral health problems that have significant socio-economic challenges. Many of these individuals receive sub-optimal, expensive and uncoordinated care or no care at all.
Effective care management programs for this complex population must be member-centric, directed by a multifaceted team of health care professionals, supported by evidence based care, and integrated with other health services programs.
Each high risk individual is assigned to a SPICE Team which consists of a RN, LMSW and outreach worker. The team is supported by a multidisciplinary group including a board certified physician, a clinical pharmacist and a nutritionist who have input into the development of the care plan. Behavioral Health and community support are added when needed. Communication between the team, the patient and the PCP helps provide optimal, coordinated care.
This effective program is member-centric and member directed offering collaborative outreach from a multi-faceted team of professionals keeping the PCP in the fore front of the care continuum. The care plan and interventions are individualized to meet the member needs. This is a high touch, high frequency outreach.
Improve the overall health of the member by delivering optimal cost effective care in the right setting, helping members develop self management skills to better manage their health and improve communication between the member and the healthcare team. | <urn:uuid:d238b6e1-6a9a-445a-b12a-3403c9adc803> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | https://www.yourcarehealthplan.com/For-Providers/Medical-Management/Special-Interdisciplinary-Care-Complex-Case-Management | 2020-06-02T16:42:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347425481.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602162157-20200602192157-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.958094 | 359 |
Six NJCAA Baseball Players Expected to be Early Draft Picks in 2010 According to Collegiate Baseball News
January 13, 2010
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The 2010 baseball season is just around the corner, despite the current temperatures around the country, and there is much anticipation heading into the new decade. Much of the buzz revolves around six current NJCAA players that are expected to be early round draft picks (second round or higher) in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft this June according to the writers at Collegiate Baseball newspaper.
The most talked about NJCAA player in quite some time is freshman catcher Bryce Harper from College of Southern Nevada. Harper is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in June of 2009. The feature article on Harper titled "Baseball's Chosen One: Bryce Harper Is the Most Exciting Prodigy Since Lebron James", made him a household name around the country. As a sophomore at Las Vegas High School he hit .624 with 14 home runs. As a high school freshman he led USA Baseball's 16 and under team at the Pan Am Championships where he hit four homers over eight games and hit. 571, stole six bases and also came in as a closer to secure a 3-1 win over Cuba. You can read the SI article on Harper here.
Collegiate Baseball ranks LeVon Washington (2B) of Chipola College (Fla.) as the seventh-best college prospect in the country. Washington was a first round selection by the Tampa Bay Rays last year but decided not to sign with the club. Washington is very fast (6.21 60-yard dash) and was a .400 hitter at F.W. Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla., last year.
Defending NJCAA Division I champions Howard College (Texas) has three potential early round draft picks on their 2010 roster. Pitchers Damien Magnifico, Blake Barnes and Burch Smith should give head coach Britt Smith a great chance to defend their title. All three are right-handers and are ranked as the 54th, 55th and 56th best college prospects heading into this season. Magnifico, a freshman, was drafted by the N.Y. Mets last June in the fifth round. Barnes posted a 9-1 record last season with 60 strikeouts and walked just 14 batters with a 3.27 ERA. Smith was 4-0 for the Hawks last year with a 3.05 ERA. All three post fastballs over 95 mph.
The sixth and final NJCAA player to make the rankings is Tony Dischler from Louisiana State Univ. – Eunice at No. 59. He joins the Bengals after transferring from Louisiana-Monroe. Bengal head coach Jeff Willis is hoping Dischler's strong fastball (94-97) will anchor his pitching staff this season.
Collegiate Baseball has also released their pre-season rankings for the 2010 season with Howard (Texas) topping the Division I poll and defending Division II and III champions Parkland (Ill.) and Richland (Texas) atop their respective polls.
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'Healthier and Stronger': Metabolic Fitness Program Patient Makes Big Change
A Michigan Medicine program helps patients diagnosed with multiple health conditions improve their diet, fitness and mental health.
Dale Brewer is determined to stay active and healthy as he ages — and to reduce his risk of disease, including heart attack and stroke.
The 68-year-old set those goals nearly a year ago, after he met with his primary physician over concerns about weight gain, cholesterol, loss of body strength and high blood pressure.
“I knew I needed to become healthier and stronger as I aged,” Brewer says, noting that a key motivator was keeping up with his 3-year-old granddaughter.
Brewer was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a condition that involves the presence of three or more health issues: excessive weight (especially in the abdominal area), elevated blood pressure, elevated triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), low levels of HDL (the “good” cholesterol) and elevated blood sugar.
Given his diagnoses, the semiretired real estate professional was an ideal candidate for the Michigan Medicine Metabolic Fitness Program.
The program, also known as MetFit, combines supervised workouts, nutrition education, stress management and strategies for behavior change. Admittance requires a physician referral and includes 12- and 24-week options.
For Brewer, the benefits were plentiful.
Not only did he lose 40 pounds over six months, but his improved cholesterol and blood pressure numbers also eliminated the need for cholesterol medication and lowered the dosage of his blood pressure medication.
MetFit director Patrick Walden says the health issues that affect program participants can’t be underestimated: “These conditions — weight, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol, high blood sugar — increase a person’s risk for heart attack, stroke and diabetes.”
Inherited conditions certainly contribute to metabolic syndrome, he notes. But unhealthful habits do, too.
Says Walden: “While we can’t change our parents, making healthy lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of health conditions down the road, and there’s no time to waste.”
Brewer, a resident of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, started his journey in June.
The comprehensive program gave him access to dietitians who taught him about food quality and how to create a reasonable diet for weight loss; psychologists for emotional support; and exercise physiologists to oversee his workouts.
“I knew I needed a program to give me direction, and I was also concerned with being monitored by experts to make sure I was doing everything correctly,” he says. “I wanted someone who understood my health situation.
“The staff is very hands-on and helpful. They offer things that a regular workout facility doesn’t have. It’s an ongoing partnership, with both a professional and friendship-type relationship.”
An added bonus was getting to know fellow participants who faced the same challenges.
“The program allows you to develop a camaraderie with others,” Brewer says. “There are no strangers, because there’s continuity in the program. You see friendly faces all the time.”
Better life ahead
After completing the MetFit program, Brewer has noticed true mental and physical change.
“My body strength is improving, and my breathing is better with less wheezing,” he says. “I can do a lot more and have increased my exercise and lung function.”
Perhaps best of all, he’s now strong enough to lift his granddaughter multiple times, which, he admits, “I could never have done when I started the program.”
Brewer is following a six-month maintenance schedule aimed at helping him sustain a positive path. “There’s no formal class training but oversight by the sports physiologists and access to dietitians,” he says.
Brewer, no surprise, recommends the program to anyone in need. “I encourage people to participate because of the benefits they’ll realize based on the time and energy they want to put into it.” | <urn:uuid:8cea46a2-f5c9-43f8-9e68-35735ff43fd7> | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/healthier-and-stronger-metabolic-fitness-program-patient-makes-big-change | 2019-04-23T03:04:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578584186.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423015050-20190423041050-00049.warc.gz | en | 0.96383 | 869 |
I hope your day you super good! Mine was pretty boring, so I hope yours was better
Just before you sleep I'm here to remind you to...
>Take a shower
>Take your meds!
>Brush your teeth.
>Vent your feelings, if you need to talk i'm always here for you.
>Go to bed before 4am
>Take a moment and think about the good things!
>Pick up the garbage around your bed
>If your religious say your prayers!
>Eat if you haven't, your nutrition is super important!
>Drink some water and stay hydrated
>Tell your loved ones you love them!
>Feed your pets
>Pay rent and taxes
>try to avoid Cancer sticks and alcohol
And to just remember
>Everything will be okay, the good times are coming, so hand in there.
Goodnight, /Bant/, I love you all.
I care about you.
You make me so much happier when I'm sad; Words cannot describe my gratitude.
You never ever disappoint me.
You are more than amazing.
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