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"""Create favicons and upload into storage."""
import re
from shutil import copyfileobj
from django.core.management.base import BaseCommand, CommandError
from django.core.files.storage import get_storage_class
from django.utils import six
from favicon import settings
from favicon.utils import generate

try:
    from urllib.request import urlopen
except ImportError:
    from urllib2 import urlopen

input = raw_input if six.PY2 else input

SOURCE_FILE_HELP = """Input file used to generate favicons, example:
'/path/to/myfile.png' : Get from local filesystem root
'path/to/myfile.png' : Get from local filesystem relative path
'file://myfile.png' : Get from static file storage
'http://example.com/myfile.png' : Get from HTTP server
"""

class Command(BaseCommand):
    def add_arguments(self, parser):
        parser.add_argument('source_file', nargs=1, type=str,
                            help=SOURCE_FILE_HELP)
        parser.add_argument('--prefix', '-p', default=None,
                            help="Prefix included in new files' names")
        parser.add_argument('--noinput', '-i', action='store_true', default=False,
                            help="Do NOT prompt the user for input of any kind.")
        parser.add_argument('--post-process', action='store_true', default=False,
                            help="Do post process collected files.")
        parser.add_argument('--replace', '-r', action='store_true', default=False,
                            help="Delete file if already existing.")
        parser.add_argument('--dry-run', '-n', action='store_true', default=False,
                            help="Do everything except modify the filesystem.")

    def handle(self, *args, **options):
        source_filename = options['source_file'][0]
        prefix = options['prefix']

        storage = get_storage_class(settings.STORAGE)(**settings.STORAGE_OPTIONS)

        if source_filename.startswith('file://'):
            source_filename = source_filename.replace('file://', '')
            source_file = storage.open(source_filename)
        elif re.match(r'^https?://.*$', source_filename):
            response = urlopen(source_filename)
            source_file = six.BytesIO()
            copyfileobj(response.fp, source_file)
            source_file.seek(0)
        else:
            source_file = source_filename

        if not options['noinput']:
            answer = input("Are you sure you want to continue? [Y/n]")
            if answer.lower().startswith('n'):
                self.stdout.write('Quitting')
                return

        self.stdout.write('Launch favicon generation and uploading')
        if options['dry_run']:
            self.stdout.write('No operation launched')
        else:
            generate(source_file, storage, prefix, options['replace'])

        if options['post_process']:
            self.stdout.write('Launch post process')
            if options['dry_run']:
                self.stdout.write('No operation launched')
            else:
                storage.post_process()


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Iy war ein hoher altägyptischer Beamter, der wahrscheinlich in der 5. Dynastie (etwa 2504 bis 2347 v. Chr.) amtierte.

Iy ist von seiner Mastaba (LS 20 / C 26) in Sakkara bekannt. Der Grabbau wurde im 19. Jahrhundert von verschiedenen Forschern untersucht, die auch Teile der Inschriften kopierten und publizierten.  Vor allem die Scheintür seiner Gemahlin ist erhalten und wurde später ins Ägyptische Museum in Kairo (Inventarnummer CG 57124) gebracht.

Iy trug verschiedene Titel, die andeuten, dass er Expeditionsleiter war. Sein höchster Titel ist Vorsteher aller Arbeiten des Königs. Daneben war er Gottessiegler in den beiden Booten (ein Expeditionstitel), Aufseher der beiden Boote, Truppenvorsteher und Geheimrat aller Fremdländer. Seine Gemahlin war die Priesterin der Neith Nefret.

Die Datierung des Iy ist unsicher. Er mag in die 5. Dynastie gehören.

Literatur

 Bertha Porter, Rosalind L. B. Moss, Ethel W. Burney: Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Reliefs, and Paintings. Band III: Memphis. Teil 2: Ṣaqqâra to Dahshûr. 2., von Jaromír Málek überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Griffith Institute/ Ashmolean Museum, Oxford 1981, ISBN 0-900416-23-8, S. 565 (PDF-Datei; 33,5 MB); abgerufen über The Digital Topographical Bibliography.
 Nigel Strudwick: The Administration of Egypt in the Old Kingdom. The Highest Titles and their Holders. KPI, London 1985, ISBN 0-7103-0107-3, S. 58 (PDF-Datei; 20,4 MB); abgerufen über Digital Giza – The Giza Project at Harvard University.

Einzelnachweise

Altägyptischer Beamter (Altes Reich)
5. Dynastie (Ägypten)
Geboren im 25. Jahrhundert v. Chr.
Gestorben im 25. oder 24. Jahrhundert v. Chr.
Mann

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As someone who believes in economic cycles, I have become a believer in Bihar. If only for the negative thought that Bihar couldn't possibly get any worse. The news from the state is depressing indeed: caste wars, young men kidnapped and forcibly wed because of unreasonably high dowry demands, the clowning of Laloo Prasad Yadav (this generation's answer to the late lamented Raj Narain), highway robbery, you name it. The River Sutra. The Last Lesson at Nalanda, (The Indian Express, This Diwali, heart of darkness is bright and shining(The Indian Express, Software South Steals March Over 'Sick' States
Yes, the South is on the ascendant. Some of this can be attributed to good management. Chandrababu Naidu is a marketing wizard, who also has a great deal of substance and sincerity. S M Krishna is doing much better than his dull, inept predecessors. J Jayalalithaa has curbed her tendencies for excess, and her second incarnation is doing amazingly well for Tamil Nadu. A K Antony in Kerala is doing a terrific job despite backbiting and intrigue from fellow Congressman K Karunakaran.
But let's look at the downsides as well. In Andhra Pradesh, development is essentially confined to Hyderabad and Secunderabad. I have to admit they have done a masterful job there. When I went there recently after many years, I was simply astonished that a grimy medieval city had been transformed so much in such a short time.
And it is true that good governance has brought dividends to some parts of the state. But in the vast hinterland, especially Telengana and the drought prone interior, things still need to improve a lot. The plight of Andhra farmers who commit mass suicide now and then, and the fact that the barbaric Maoists still have some support in rural areas, both underline the long haul ahead. While e-governance has improved things, and there is a refreshing can do attitude, life is still grim for rural people.
In Karnataka, once again development seems to be confined to the Bangalore region and to some extent Mysore and Mangalore; in general, southern regions of the state. The vast, arid, interior northern parts of the state have not gained anything from the infotech boom. The real Deccan plateau of giant boulders and reddish laterite is still plodding along in the 19th century while Bangalore has zoomed into the 21st.
While Bangalore is still extremely pleasant -- it is by far my favourite city in India -- and it has become quite cosmopolitan and globalised, there is also increasing pollution, stress, and crime. Old timers tell me that the weather has become much harsher, rush hour is choking the roads, and life has become unpleasantly fast.
Tamil Nadu has done an exceptional job in attracting automobile majors to the outskirts of Chennai; and Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and especially Coimbatore are all thriving. Despite its dependably atrocious weather, Chennai has become a more appealing city with better restaurants and shopping.
But then there is Salem district where large numbers of female babies have been murdered because of poverty. Arid coastal districts, such as Tirunelveli, have not shared in the rising fortunes of Chennai. The lack of water is a major problem all over Tamil Nadu, as demonstrated by persistent acrimony over the meager flow in the Kaveri.
And finally there is Kerala. It has squandered its many assets in infighting and political extremism; Kerala is a money order economy. Behind the misleading facade, there is economic deprivation. When the Gulf boom ends, as it inevitably will shortly, Kerala will be hard pressed to survive on nothing more than its good looks and charm: can tourism and ayurveda and backwaters sustain 30 million avid consumers?
I hasten to reiterate that I say this about the South as an avid Southerner. It is good that the South is getting good marketing, but I wish to point out that it is not as though Bihar is so completely behind the curve that they can never catch up. No need to give up.
If I were a young and adventurous person, I would head out to the badlands of Bihar, figure out the corridors where growth is most likely to happen, and invest there. But being older and less brave, I merely advise others to do so. In the medium term, meaning in the next 20 years, Bihar will be a success story.
October 25, 2003.) September 18, 2003) captures this perfectly.
So much so that 'Bihari' has come to be seen in some circles as an insult. I was told by an acquaintance of the situation, he, a Malayali, experienced in college days in Bangalore. The Hindi folks would refer to him, without malice, as a 'Madrasi,' which irritated him. He just loved being reduced to a stereotype, especially when he had absolutely nothing to do with Madras. Then he hit upon an ingenious solution: he began referring to Northerners as 'Biharis.' They would get very upset, and would attempt to tell him they were... whatever else, but not Biharis.
My friend would feign ignorance, and launch into this whole speech: "I know in the North there are Punjabis and Biharis. You are not Punjabis, because you don't have turbans and beards. Therefore you must be Biharis, no?" He would beam, clearly proud of his watertight logic. Obviously, he never 'got it' about non Punjabi non Biharis. He must have made his point though, for they stopped calling him 'Madrasi.'
But what struck me is the disgust and disdain most people have for Bihar. This, I think, is unfair and disregards the illustrious history of the state. For after all, the very name 'Bihar' comes from the Buddha vihara; and Bihar, with Magadha and Pataliputra, was the very center of the glittering Buddhist civilisation of 2,000 years ago.
The great university of Nalanda was there, too. So clearly, this land was one of the most civilised in the world for a thousand years, till roughly 1200 CE. And I personally see no reason why it cannot revive itself and reclaim its lost glory.
After the drying up of the Saraswati following an earthquake circa 1900 BCE, the people of the Indus Saraswati civilisation seem to have migrated eastwards to the Gangetic plain and re-established their culture there in the land around the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
There must have been sufficient water, for this is perhaps the biggest requirement for agrarian civilisations: the ability to produce an agricultural surplus which can then be used for other activities like architecture, art, literature, trade, and, alas, warfare. See my old column
Furthermore, then as now, Bihar had a treasure trove of metals and minerals that would have been exploitable and tradable.
So what has happened to Bihar since the heyday of the Mauryas and Guptas? Cyclical decline for sure. Further, it was the ill effects of colonisation and brutalisation. For, when Alauddin Khilji sacked Nalanda circa 1200 CE, beheading every one of the Buddhist monks he found, and burning the great library to the ground, it had the effect of erasing civilisation there: it was one of the greatest cultural crimes ever committed. The poignant story,
The European colonists were not so bad at rapine either. They destroyed the forests, cutting down much of the old growth; they turned much of the coal and iron belt into dangerous, inhuman mines where men's lives were worth nothing; they took over and destroyed the waterways that had guarded the populace against El Nino droughts and resulting famines for hundreds of years. Now some of these canals are being rebuilt painfully, bringing the elixir of life back. See the article
With their culture and civilisation lost, their very survival dependent on the vagaries of monsoons, Biharis essentially reverted to an uncivilised existence. Nothing has happened for a couple of centuries to improve matters.
Nothing in particular is happening now, either. But it is in the nature of things that there will be ups and downs. As a contrarian, and because it appears as though Bihar has reached its nadir and couldn't possibly decline any further, I predict that Bihar can only go up. And that trajectory may be very quick.
In case you think casteism in Bihar is its biggest challenge, I present you with Exhibit A: Kerala. A hundred years ago, Swami Vivekananda was so appalled by Kerala's rigid and unbelievably cruel caste system that he called it a lunatic asylum. Today it is by any measure the most egalitarian part of India. If Kerala can do it, why can't Bihar?
Similarly, if you don't believe things can change overnight, consider Exhibit B: Calcutta and West Bengal. This dowager of a city, once upon a time elegant even under the colonial heel, and a center of industrial prowess, has been converted in a very short period of fifty years into a disaster area where there are no jobs or even hope.
The lush Bengali countryside, once the engine of the Indian economy, producing at least 12 per cent of the world's entire industrial output (yes, far more than California does now!) has been ravaged by twin scourges: the colonists and the Old Left.
On the other hand, let us look at my beloved South in terms of the economic boom. As a contrarian, I will go against the grain. Without in any way putting it down, I think there is overexposure and excessive hype about the South, for example in The Telegraph of October 27, 2003:
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Area Student Only Overachieving Due To Inescapable Fear Of Fucking Everything Up
Porter said he recently finished updating his resume for the third time this month.
LSA junior and serial overachiever Jacob Porter confirmed yesterday that the primary motivation propelling him towards his lofty goals is an ever-present fear of total and imminent failure.
"Some people ask me what my secret is," said Porter, who is a member of two student organization executive boards and boasts a 3.8 GPA. "They think there's some piece of advice I can give them that will make them as successful as I appear to be, but the truth of the matter is that I have an innate and complete fear that if I screw up one little thing, my whole world will come crashing down around me."
Porter concedes that it's no small feat to score the leading role in a campus musical while maintaining summa cum laude status, but denies that he has any sort of exceptional talent. Rather, he says, the constantly-lurking fear of humiliation compels him to "shoot for the stars, ensuring to never miss, as missing would mean floating in a void of existential dread for eternity."
Sources close to Porter report that after failing to secure an internship with a Fortune 500 company after the first career fair of his freshman year, the enterprising young bundle of self-doubt and irrational fear decided to join a professional fraternity and start a volunteer organization.
"I just need to make sure there aren't any gaps on my resume," explained Porter. "I'm competing against some of the best in the world here at this school, and I have to make sure I cover all my bases. Sure, I had already set up a summer job helping my Econ professor with his research and I had already become the youngest member of my a cappella group's e-board, but there's probably a guy out there with all that with a 4.0 instead of a 3.8. Even now I'm worried that I should have joined a chemistry fraternity instead of a business one so I'd be more well- rounded in the sciences."
At press time, Porter was seen in the UGLi fretting about the proper way to word his acceptance letter responses to the multitudes of companies that he had applied to. Reportedly, he was worried that "one misspelled word might give them the excuse they need to dump me out on my ass, just like I've always feared."
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Track Premiere: Michael Paradise – 'Meant 2 Be'
'Meant 2 Be' is the latest laidback single from multi-instrumentalist Michael Paradise. "I just wanted to let go of all the tensions and self-awareness and doubts and mind games to make a song that feels good, is care free. It's part of the idea behind the name "Michael Paradise": I'm trying to tap into a side of me, and society at large, that is willing to put yourself out there, be vulnerable, and creatively express yourself without fearing judgement. Doing it for the process rather than the outcome. And I hope this song provokes good vibes and maybe makes you wanna move a little.
Michael Paradise is an indie-pop artist from Toronto. He spent his formative years as director of Baffin Island's PR team, while simultaneously completing the first of his award-winning mayonnaise research projects. After an extremely successful fellowship at Heinz, Michael was forced to flee Canada due to the fabled "Ironic" court case in which Alanis Morissette accused him of stealing her '95 hit for Nunavut Tourism's now infamous promotional theme song. The young publicist and condiment celebrity settled in Tanzania, where he began teaching sign language. It was during these escapades in East Africa that Michael penned the platinum-certified hit "Leopards Love Yogurt" spurring riots in capitals around the world when protesters took to the streets to decry what many considered a disturbing departure from the artist's earlier condiment-based work. However, a quick succession of relish and BBQ sauce themed re-releases of "Ironic" landed Michael back in the spotlight, and earned him a jail stint in Ontario's Kingston Penitentiary for copyright infringement. After 18 years in prison, Michael is making his Toronto debut under the pseudonym, Michael Paradise. He's hoping this self-declared reference to his golden years will make up for any hurt feelings among his dedicated mayonnaise, yoghurt, and frigid tundra-loving fans.
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Facilities Show signs exclusive partnership with FMA for 2014 event
UBM Live, organisers of Facilities Show, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Facilities Management Association (FMA) that will see the two organisations collaborate closely for the 2014 event when it moves to London's ExCeL.
Development of the FM Industry
As the profile and development of the FM industry continues to change and grow, Chris Hoar, Chief Executive of the Facilities Management Association, looks back at where it all started, where it is now and where the future of the Facilities Management industry lies.
FMA Young Manager of the Year
With the PFM Awards now approaching, the finalists in the FMA Young Manager of the Year Award have been selected by the Facilities Management Association. The FMA Young Manager of the Year Award recognises management potential among facilities professionals at the beginning of their careers in FM. Here, in no particular order, is an introduction to this year's young stars.
Recognising the old Masters
There is an untrained sector of the industry – the middle managers in their 30s and 40s - that is destined to lead the industry and yet is untrained to do so. That is the opinion of the Facilities Management Association (FMA), and as Tim Fryer reports, it has come up with a solution.
Time for FMs to wake up to social media
The Facilities Management industry is constantly evolving, and adapting to meet the changing demands of the market. Chris Hoar, Chief Executive of The Facilities Management Association (FMA), explains how the FMA remains on top in this fast paced environment.
FMA Industry Insider - A cut too far?
There is evidence that in the current economic climate some UK companies are cutting back on some of their fire safety measures – which, according to Tom Welland, could potentially be putting employees' lives at risk.
Facilities Management: The Secret Service
As the Facilities Management Association (FMA) joins PFM as a regular contributor, its Chief Executive Chris Hoar introduces the series with an overview of the industry and the role FMA members play within it.
Outstanding young FM finalists
With the PFM Awards now round the corner, the finalists in the FMA Young Manager of the Year Award have been selected by the Facilities Management Association. Finalists for the other categories were selected by the PFM judging panel and were announced in the August 2011 issue.
FMA membership increases by 53 percent
A 53 percent increase in membership numbers was announced by the FMA at its AGM this week. It was also announced that FMA Chief Executive, Chris Hoar, would continue in his current role for another two years.
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The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and the Facilities Management Association (FMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 17th August 2010. The MoU will help both organisations to provide enhanced services to their members and raise the profile of facilities management, through cooperation and collaboration.
Tidy steps down from FMA
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Theoklitos to start Palace friendly
Published: 7:00 AM July 28, 2009 Updated: 10:52 PM October 10, 2020
Canaries fans will get their first sighting of Aussie keeper Michael Theoklitos tonight as the Carrow Road treatment room begins to clear. Theoklitos has shaken off a hip injury and will start at Crystal Palace (7.30pm).
Canaries fans will get their first sighting of Aussie keeper Michael Theoklitos tonight as the Carrow Road treatment room begins to clear.
Theoklitos has shaken off a hip injury and will start at Crystal Palace (7.30pm), with manager Bryan Gunn hoping to see more of his players returning to full training before the end of the week.
Striker Cody McDonald, who hasn't played since a cameo appearance at his old club Dartford 18 days ago, could be back before the end of the week, while teenager Korey Smith is expected to join in today - 24 hours after fellow Academy graduate Luke Daley.
Midfielder Stephen Hughes sits out tonight's trip to south London but is expected to face Wigan on Saturday.
That just leaves left back Rhoys Wiggins and midfielder Matty Pattison - although Gunn has to find somewhere to squeeze in Dejan Stefanovic's return to action following a lay-off stretching back to last November.
Theoklitos - who signed as a free agent after leaving Melbourne Victory - was with the City squad in Scotland where he was put through his paces by goalkeeping coach Paul Crichton, with Gunn opting to give games to teenagers Declan Rudd and Jed Steer.
"Hopefully, once we get him on to the pitch and he gets an opportunity to show the fans what we've seen behind the scenes, Norwich City fans will be happy with the decision," said Gunn. "It is one we need to get some minutes on the board for and we can see Theo starting tomorrow night."
Next in line for an appearance will be Hughes, although it's softly softly for Pattison whose return to training last week after a calf strain came too early.
"Matty is still with the physios, still nursing his calf strain," said Gunn. "He did come back out on the training pitch last week but it was evident it wasn't right, so it's making sure that is 100pc before he carries on.
"Stephen Hughes is just getting up to fitness, football fitness, and he's been working really hard. He's not going to feature in the squad tomorrow night, but he'll certainly be ready for the game against Wigan.
"He was a little bit behind in terms of his pre-season work. He'd been doing some running and weights, but certainly not any of the fitness testing and all the things that our lads have done, so he's had quite a rigorous programme. We'll continue to work him hard and, as I say, come Saturday he'll be ready for some game time."
Wiggins' wait be longer.
"He is doing specialised work with (physios) Simon Spencer and Steve Lilley at the moment and he has also introduced some running and some ball work into that," Gunn added.
"It won't be the end of this week, but we would be hopeful in the very near future of him joining us in full training. It depends how it builds up. We want to make sure he doesn't have a stop-start start to the season. We want to make sure that when he joins us in full training that will be him ready and able to go on with full training. It might well be he will be fit before the first full game of the season."
t City are awaiting Burnley's next move over midfielder Darel Russell after the Premier League new-boys returned from their pre-season trip to America yesterday.
The Clarets have had a bid for Russell turned down by City, but are expected to come back with an improved offer.
"They were one of the sides that had made contact with us and had lodged a bid, so as we speak at this present time I've not heard anything and my last update from (chief executive) David McNally was that we've not had any further contact from Burnley," said Gunn.
"That's where we are just now. It is up to Burnley to make another offer and then we'd make a professional decision on the basis of that offer. The ball is firmly back in Burnley's court on this one."
City squad (probable): Theoklitos, Alnwick, Otsemobor, Spillane, Doherty, Nelson, Dumic, Drury, Lappin, Whaley, McVeigh, Tudur Jones, Gill, Adeyemi, Hoolahan, Holt, Cureton, Martin, Bright.


If you were any closer to the Edward River, you could fish from your bed! This superior 2 bedroom cabin has a queen in the main bedroom plus one set of bunks in the 2nd bedroom. Quality linen is provided for all beds with the main room made up, other beds have linen ready for you to make up. This Holiday Cabin sleeps 4 and the roomy kitchen has everything you need including a large fridge, oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave and all crockery and cutlery. We know you'll be able to relax in the dining and living areas which adjoin the balcony with an outdoor setting and great views. Air conditioned as well!
Plus enjoy all the park facilities and fun activities on offer at BIG4 Deniliquin Holiday Park, as well as the many things to see and do around Deniliquin.
Check in during peak times is 3pm or later. Non peak times is 2pm if your cabin/site is available.
Reception hours are 8am to 6.30pm. Guests arriving outside these times must contact park reception during reception hours to make alternate arrangements.
HIGH/SHOULDER/OFF SEASON Changes & Cancellations Changes and cancellations must be made directly with the park and must be more than 30 days prior to arrival. If any cancellation is less than 30 days prior to arrival the deposit is forfeited. All refundable deposits are subject to a $30 cancellation/ booking fee. Failure To Notify Of Cancellation Or No Show In the case of a no show or failure to notify BIG4 Deniliquin of a cancellation the booking will be cancelled and the deposit will be forfeited if the guest does not arrive by 10am the following day. Peak Season changes and cancellations are addressed in the Need to Know Section.
Visitors are welcome in the park - registration is required at reception. Day Visitors fees are $14.00 for adults and children. If your guests stay overnight charges will apply as per normal tariff. Day passes can also be purchased to use the park for the remainder of the day once cabin or site is vacated.
With the exception of medically certified guide dogs, pets are not permitted during high & peak seasons. Dogs are permitted from 1 May to 30 September on designated tourist sites.
Fees: Are payable at time of arrival. Please see reception for full details.
Tariffs: The current tariff reflects the number of guests stated. Our tariffs quoted are current at the time of booking & are subject to change without notice. Tariffs are subject to change annually on 1st May.
Quiet Time: For the comfort of other park guests, there is a noise curfew of 11pm.
Children: Parents are responsible for their children's actions on their bikes (helmets must be worn) and for general behaviour around the park. Children under 12 years old must be supervised in the swimming pool, playground, jumping pillow and in and around amenities blocks.
Cabins: Our cabins are supplied with a complimentary starter pack of dishwashing tablets, soap, toilet paper, tea and coffee replenishment of these items is the responsibility of the guest.
Deposits and Payments: A credit card deposit of 2 nights is required at the time of booking. The Park will process a charge against your credit card and send confirmation to the email address supplied. 50% of the total reservation is due by end of June for Summer Bookings and balance is due by end of October for all PEAK bookings. If your booking is made less than 60 days prior to arrival, full payment is due at time of booking.
BPAY payment must be made by next business day. All deposits due must be received within 7 days. If deposits are not received within 7 day terms, your booking will be cancelled without notification.
December/ January Booking Payment Terms: All bookings from Boxing Day until 31st January will require a 2 night deposit at the time of the booking. A 2nd Instalment of 50% of total reservation by end of June (email reminder will be sent 2 weeks prior to due date). Final Instalment will be the remaining balance of booking including all adjustments to be finalised by the end of October (email reminder will be sent 2 weeks prior to due date).
Easter & Ute Muster Booking Payment Terms: All bookings made for the Easter & Ute Muster weekends require a 2 night deposit at the time of booking. The remaining balance for Easter is due one month prior to arrival (email reminder will be sent 2 weeks prior to due date).
Changes & Cancellations-Peak: Changes and cancellations must be made directly with the park & must be more than 60 days prior to arrival. If any cancellation is less than 60 days prior to arrival the full payment is forfeited. All refundable deposits are subject to a $50 cancellation/booking fee.
Guests who fail to arrive on the designated day will forfeit the cost of the unused nights. Special requests are on request basis only and are not guaranteed at the time of booking. Please contact the Park for more information. Cars are not permitted to be parked on riverfront camping sites. A credit card must be produced in the name of the person staying at the Park on check in. Any damage caused may be charged against that card. Minimum stays may apply over peak/high season or park deemed special events. Adult's rates apply to persons from 16 years. Children's rates apply to guests aged 2-15 years. There is no charge under 2 years. We reserve the right to refuse a booking at any time from any person reasonably believed to: • Not be the person named on the booking request • Not be the person named on the credit card or not be authorised to use the card • Not be able to pay for any charges • May cause damage to the property of the Park or other guests • May exhibit socially unacceptable behaviour • Be younger than 18 years and not accompanied by a responsible person over that age • Be concealing a dog or other un-authorised animals. We reserve the right to eject guests from the park are deemed by management to behaving in a socially unacceptable way; causing damage; disturbing other guests; using unacceptable language or otherwise breaking Park Rules. No refund will be given and charges will apply for any damaged caused.
PLEASE NOTE "IN-PARK PERKS MEMBERS" CONDITIONS: Early check in 12 noon (cabins)-Not offered during peak periods, Dec/Jan, Easter, Long weekends, park deemed special events. Strictly on availability only, member needs to ring a minimum of 24 hours in advance to arrange. May not be honoured if guest arrives on day without arranging prior to arrival.
Late check out 11am (cabins)-Not Not offered during peak periods, Dec/Jan, Easter, Long weekends, park deemed special events. Strictly on availability only. Member needs to arrange during stay and subject to availability only.
Midday check in for powered sites-Not offered during peak periods, Dec/Jan, Easter, Long weekends, park deemed special events. Strictly on availability only, member needs to ring a minimum of 24 hours in advance to arrange. May not be honoured if guest arrives on day without arranging prior to arrival.
11am check out for powered sites-Not Not offered during peak periods, Dec/Jan, Easter, Long weekends, park deemed special events. Strictly on availability only. Member needs to arrange during stay and subject to availability only.


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VW Turbo Diesel-Swapped Honda Insight May Be the Ultimate Fuel-Saver
It could be yours for $6,000 or trade if you have a Toyota pickup or VW caddy.
byKristin V. Shaw| UPDATED Dec 21, 2020 9:40 PM
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In the Bay Area, a Craigslist seller is looking for $6,000 cash or trade on his modified 2000 Honda Insightwith a turbo-diesel engine. It's advertised as smog free (which is perfect for Californians) and gets 60 to 70 miles to the gallon.
When fuel economy is your number-one criteria for a vehicle, a Honda Insight is generally a good bet. For about $23,000, you can get a nice-looking 2021 Insight that the EPA says will get 55 miles per gallon in the city and 49 on the highway. It's changed quite a bit from the first-gen Insight inside and out; for starters, the 2021 Insight has a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder powertrain compared to a 1.0-liter three-cylinder 12-valve system on the 2000 version.
Touted as the first production gasoline-electric hybrid automobile sold in America, the 2000 Insight has a lightweight aluminum-and-plastic body, an interesting aerodynamic shape, and came with all-season, low-rolling-resistance Bridgestone Potenza tires for just under $20,000. Available only with a five-speed manual, the transmission in the first-gen Insight has short first, second, and third gears and taller overdrive gearing in fourth and fifth. Unique gears reduce rotational mass, further enhancing fuel economy.
This particular 2000 Insight is a little extra, with a 2003 Volkswagen TDI ALH 1.9-liter turbo diesel engine with a five-speed manual. The seller says it gets about 62 miles per gallon in the city and on mountain roads, and he thinks he can probably get 65 to 70 mpg on long highway stretches. Car and Driver tested a 2000 Insight for 40,000 miles back when it was new, anticipating good fuel economy, as the Insight was rated for 70 mpg on the highway and 61 in the city by the EPA. They achieved only 48, so maybe the VW swap makes up the difference.
The seller's Insight could probably to Los Angeles and back to San Francisco on a single 10-gallon tank of gas; that depends on gridlock, of course.
With a new water pump and timing belt added during the swap less than 10,000 miles ago, this two-seater also has a three-inch straight free-flowing exhaust and Malone eco tune. The batteries have been removed to improve trunk space, which also improves the weight; now the aluminum body houses "loud and rumbly" turbo diesel that makes for a ride that feels like a rocket ship, the owner says.
If you own a small fuel-efficient Toyota or VW caddy, they're open to a trade because they're apparently starting a farm that only uses the most fuel-efficient vehicles in America.
Correction: Monday, Dec 21 @ 9:23 pm ET: A previous version of this story mistakenly identified the tires as Blizzaks. The Honda Insight originally came with Potenza tires. The Drive regrets the error.
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Who is worried about mines in the Danish håndboldlandstræner Nikolaj Jacobsen prior to the european championship finals, which in the case of Denmark begins on
07 January 2020 Tuesday 05:00
Who is worried about mines in the Danish håndboldlandstræner Nikolaj Jacobsen prior to the european championship finals, which in the case of Denmark begins on Saturday.
Three of the key actors, Rasmus Lauge, Magnus Landin and Lasse Svan, is struggling with becoming their damage to quit, so they can be ready to pull in the red-and-white jersey in the opening match against Iceland.
- It is worrying. All three are players from the starting eleven, and all three are very important, says Nikolaj Jacobsen.
Between christmas and new year was Rasmus Lauge an injury in the calf during a training session with the national team, and he may be the earliest train again on Thursday.
- I don't even know where I stand. We test it by the day, how much I can burden it, " said Ross.
It will be a big problem for Denmark, if playmakeren can not play at the european championships, assesses the national coach.
- Ross showed both to the latest EM and especially at the WORLD cup, how great a player he is, and how important a role he has for our national team. But we just have to wait us see, how far he is and what he can, when we are approaching, says Jacobsen.
Magnus Landin came to damage with his big toe in the Golden League match against Norway 3. January and is not yet battle ready, and Lasse Svan was injured in the shoulder shortly before christmas in a klubkamp for Flensburg-Handewitt.
Both fløjspillerne was to scan on Monday, but would and could not say anything about the outcome. Svan must be scanned again on Tuesday morning, reads the message from the landsholdslejren.
Nikolaj Jacobsen also can not say anything about the extent of the damage yet.
- I don't know yet how it looks. I don't think I can say something about the damage before we reach Thursday. Before we get enough do not have a clear picture of who is able to what.
- Is there a chance that we can make use of them, so we take them with, says the national coach.
they Can only come into play at the very end in the final, he is more in doubt.
- It may turn out that the ones that come in at their expense, do it very well, and so there is no reason to switch out, says Nikolaj Jacobsen.
He shall, not later than Friday evening to submit the final squad, which will play at the european championship-the opening game.
Denmark's match against Iceland starts Saturday at 18.15. The danes are also in the pool with Hungary and Russia.
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GSBA honored for national leadership in civil rights and economic development
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) presented the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) with a $10,000 Chamber Development Grant and its Excellence in Communication award at its 2017 International Business & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas on August 3.
The Chamber Development Grant recognizes GSBA's impactful programming that fosters the development, growth, and sustainability of certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE). The grant is funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and administered by the NGLCC.
'The LGBTBE Certification Expansion & Education program has become a vital resource to small businesses as they grow and engage in strategic planning,' says Louise Chernin, President & CEO of GSBA. 'The program furthers our chamber's mission of supporting our members through business growth, education, and advocacy. We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from Wells Fargo and NGLCC which will allow us to expand and enrich our program.'
This year's Excellence in Communication award recognizes the success of GSBA's work on the Washington Businesses Won't Discriminate campaign that opposed the state initiatives (1515 and 1552) modeled after North Carolina's 2016 House Bill 2 (HB2) - the most anti-LGBT legislation in the United States.
'Knowing that the business voice is both powerful and unexpected on social issues, GSBA built a strong coalition of business - local and national, small and large - to amplify the voice of and for the LGBT community,' says Matt Landers, Public Policy & Communications Manager, GSBA. 'Working in concert with partners at national organizations such as Freedom for All Americans, Transgender Law Center, Human Rights Campaign, and Lambda Legal, and with business groups around the state such as the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Inland Northwest Business Alliance, the campaign organized one of the largest and most effective business coalitions in defense of LGBT civil right laws in the country.'
'I am extremely proud of the work that the Greater Seattle Business Association has done to benefit the LGBT community,' said Justin Nelson, NGLCC Co-Founder & President. 'This chamber is truly an outstanding example for the rest of our 47 local affiliate chambers across the nation.'
Learn more about Greater Seattle Business Association at www.theGSBA.org.
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Councilmember Kurt Kizer views city council as a connecting force between the people of Allen and the government that serves them. An Allen resident for more than 20 years, he appreciates how the city has maintained its small-town charm as its population and business opportunities have grown. He strives to keep the city a great place to live and raise a family.
Elected in 2012, reelected in 2015 and again in 2018, Kizer has worked as a member of the Finance/Audit Committee and as council liaison for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Since 2013, he has been a member of the Nominating Committee and council liaison for the Public Art Committee.
Kizer earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Baylor University before becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Before his career as a councilmember, he was part of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board (2001-02), the Economic Development Corporation (2002-09), and the Planning and Zoning Commission (2010-12).
Kizer has been married to his wife, Melinda, for over 30 years; they have four children.


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*I normally wash my brushes in my on suite but there was better lighting in the kitchen.
So this is a short post on how i clean my make up brushes. There are quite a few different ways i have seen people clean their brushes. Mine is a pretty bog standard way of cleaning my brushes. I use Mac brush cleaner but i am really interested in trying different ones, so i would love to know what you use!
As you can see i lay out some kitchen roll to lay the clean brushes on after washing them which i always do without fail as I'm a hygiene freak.
First of all i run the tap and get the water warm, not too hot that it burns your fingers.
I take one brush at a time and pop a bit of brush cleaner on the bristles.
I run it gently through the bristles.
Then i continue to rub in the cleaner but now i do so whilst holding the brush under the tap.
I continue to do this until the water runs clean ( sometimes i have to repeat 2,3,4 depending on how dirty the brush is).
I do this to every brush i have used.
I lay them straight on the kitchen roll after cleaning them, and leave them to dry over night. Sometimes it takes a night and a day to fully dry.
Sorry its a boring post, but its something that has to be done.
This is my work lipstick. I wear it a lot and have nearly come to the end of it so will be re purchasing soon. Its lovely and creamy on the lips and as i am fair skinned gives a nice glaze of pale pink on my lips. It doesn't crack on my lips but makes them feel nice and soft. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to buy their first Mac Lipstick or something with a tad of colour to just brighten up your face.
I love wearing this when using a peachy toned blusher as it makes me look so bright and healthy. It goes really nice with red/orange hair and just gives a lovely dab of colour that seems to really compliment my skin tone. I do find this lipstick a bit drying but i do exfoliate and apply lip balm before hand. This lipstick is easy to build and can become a nice bright colour.
This is a great dupe of Mac Please Me which is the sole reason i bought it in the first place as i love Please Me a lot. I do however find myself using this lipstick more than the Mac one. I find this has more staying power and if i apply in the morning it will still be on by lunchtime. It has quite a matte finish which i like but still manages to not crack. This is also great value for money. Day to day through the working week i have a hard job of choosing between this Topshop lipstick and Mac Creme Cup as they are very similar, but the Topshop one is more pigmented.
I have to say the Collection 200 Cream Puff range is amazing and i am a fan of all the shades but this is my most worn and have re purchased twice. Its quite a bright pink for me and when applied to my lips seems to look brighter than a swatch. It applies wet and creamy but when it is dry it turns matte which in itself is pretty amazing. I like wearing this in the evenings if i go anywhere or at the weekend. It has great staying power and will last a good couple of hours and for £1.99 its the biggest bargain out of my Top 6.
I have quite a few matte lipsticks but very few stay looking nice without visible cracks over my lips. This was very cheap and the packaging has ruined the lipstick but it is usable still. I like to think of this colour as a my lips but better colour. Hence the name its a very natural muted pink which just makes my lips stand out a little bit more without putting too much colour onto them. A great one to keep in your bag just incase.
Thank you so much for reading my post. Please link me to your post if you have done a similar one.
So i was tagged by Mollie (thanks Mollie) and here it goes!
1. I don't like touching glasses after they have been in the dishwasher.
2. I naturally have medium to dark brown hair.
3. I have seven tattoos.
4. I am obsessed with Hello Kitty.
5. I paint my nails at least 3 times a week.
6. One day i WILL own a Pug.
7. I have to have switches on plug sockets turned off when there is nothing in the socket otherwise i cant sleep!
8. I love to snack on dried mango.
9. I have visited Japan and would love to go again.
10. I have quite bad eyesight and wear contacts everyday.
11. I can put my legs behind my head.
And now the eleven questions!
I don't have one, but i love grey and pastel colour's at the moment.
2. Do you think aliens exist?
Not aliens but i do believe there is other life out there.
3. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?
To make sure myself, my friends and family have a healthy and happy life.
4. What was the best day of your life?
ummmm not really sure i have had amazing days. But one of the best moments must be when i graduated with a degree and knowing my family were there watching me collect my certificate was pretty special.
I would love to be taller! Im 5ft 5.5 inch and would love to be 5ft 7inch.
6. What do you want for your birthday?
As my birthday has just gone i cant ask for anything now. But i did ask for a Michael Kors watch and i was very lucky to get one.
7. Can you touch your tongue to your nose?
Nope! i cant get anywhere near.
8. What do you look for in a guy?
Someone who can make me laugh, facial hair, someone who enjoys the same music as me. And a genuinely nice caring person.
9. What's your favourite kind of pizza?
Cheese and Tomato, but i do like sausage on top when i get a dominos!
10. Have you ever been overseas? If so, where?
Lets see... ive been to, Japan, America, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Greece and France!
11. What would you like to achieve in the next five years?
I would like to have my own place to live.
Anyone reading this post, please feel free to do your own one.
I have bent the rules slightly as your supposed to tag specific people but ooopps.
For those of you that know it was my birthday at the beginning of this month and did ask if anyone would like to see what i got and all i got was YES so here it is.
I also received some lovely cards and a voucher. I am very grateful and happy with my lovely presents and appreciate everything that my nearest and dearest purchased for me. I will be uploading a YouTube video on my Birthday Haul in the next week (when i have the time to edit it).
Just before i get started i just wanted to say a birthday haul will be up, was just having problems with the pictures i took so it will be up hopefully thursday evening.
So i had been waiting for this lipstick for ages, i had heard so much about it from American blogs and American YouTube channels.
This lipstick has jumped into my top ten fav colours. On a day to day basis i wear pale pinks, pinky nudes or coral nudes and when i feel brave i generally go for a bright pink or coral and this Viva Glam Nicki is my perfect in between. I personally describe this as a pinky coral where as at Mac they describe it as a pink with yellow undertones. But do go down to your local counter to give it a swatch as it looks different on different skin tones.
I found it nice and creamy but after an hour it did go quite dry but a nice lipgloss over the top would probably do the job of keeping it going for a bit longer. For the £££ I'm happy as Viva Glam proceeds go to the Mac aids charity which is a great cause. And also i am always up for purchasing any Mac lipstick to give it a go.
And outfit post will be going up very soon featuring this lipstick!
So it was my 24th Birthday on Thursday 1st March and received some lovely presents from family, friends and my boyfriend. I personally love seeing what people get so i thought it could be interesting for you guys if i did a birthday haul :) But let me know by commenting this post.
Let me know if you like my birthday outfit! I wanted to dress down slightly as i only went out for a meal and a boogie in a local bar.
My make up is quite natural but with a nice pink lip which is one of the collection 2000 cream puff in cotton candy.
Also i would love to know if you guys would like to see a birthday haul?


I wondered if I could ask your advice. I've been terrible in doing lots of compulsions of late and oh-so-predictably have been sucked into a relapse. It's not exactly a mystery why things are bad right now. This morning I found myself cleaning the carpet with an antibacterial wipe (?!!) - and while doing it it felt like a perfectly logical thing to do. (I won't bore you with my reasons for doing this, cos they are ridiculous).
So my problem is that although I know all this stuff, I can give advice, I just can't seem to follow it myself. I know compulsions are bad, they never work, they make OCD worse.
And I've realised that although I know that, when I am tempted by a compulsion I totally lose all insight into why I shouldn't do it. It's like I become a totally different person and I have to do that compulsion. Which is ridiculous and we all know it isn't true but in that moment, I genuinely can't see otherwise. I am driven blindly to do the compulsion. And even when doing it I think "this is the last compulsion, I will tackle my OCD properly after this."
So how do you guys tackle this? How do you keep hold of that knowledge when in that fight-or-flight state? I know it's possible because I have done it before and I know plenty of people on here do it all the time. I just can't seem to grasp it this time no matter how hard I try, because when in that state it's almost like it's not me but somebody else entirely, somebody totally irrational. How do I get rid of that irrational idiot and put me in the driving seat instead?!
So my problem is that although I know all this stuff, I can give advice, I just can't seem to follow it myself.
Hi GBG! So first off...I feel like I could have written this sentence myself. I know exactly how you feel and I don't think I really have an answer to your question, but I think this is really the core of it for a lot of us. We are logical people and understand that this makes no sense, but our entire bodies react to this, a mechanism kicks in and prevents us from acting in a logical manner.
The point is that the anxiety isn't just a thought, it involves a lot more than that - emotions, physical manifestations etc. Your whole body goes into panic mode and the compulsion seems to be the only solution in that moment.
In my opinion, the way to do it is to just try and stop yourself from doing the compulsion no matter how logical it seems. Then feel the anxiety, let it come and keep reminding yourself that no matter how bad the anxiety feels, it will not actually hurt you in any way. You will see that after a while, the anxiety will go down. It may seem like the person doing the compulsions isn't you, but you're still in there. It may feel like you're going against every signal from your being, but just keep reminding yourself that this is the only way. Talk to yourself if you have to or even write it down so you can read it when you're really anxious.
I do all kinds of ridiculous things to try to amuse myself and make the anxiety feel less bad when it hits. I'm having problems with harm OCD at the moment and am scared of using knives. So I try to make it more amusing for myself when I use them, last night I ended up talking to the knife! Sometimes trying not to see it so seriously helps.
Insight definitely varies with feelings, I'm pretty sure a study showed that recently, so you can't really hold on to it. However, when you do a compulsion it's a very familiar situation. You've probably felt and acted the same way before and it's this you need to flag up. Once you flag it up you act according to how you've decided is best to act as part of CBT. You have to ignore your emotions and teach yourself a new way to act in this situation. This obviously is a huge effort but not relatively to the effort you will have to put in if you continue living by OCD rules.
Also, with the cleaning the carpet compulsion. The hardest way to deal with that situation is to leave it. If you can leave it fine but it's pretty torturous and doesn't really push you forward. The best and easiest way is to touch what you want to clean and then touch everywhere. This tends to make it impossible to go back and clean therefore reducing anxiety quicker but also calling OCD's bluff. I think practise with behavioural experiments like this is needed. Too often we seem to just wait for OCD to be triggered and then find ourselves on the back foot, you really need to practise getting on the front foot so ignoring feelings becomes an easier more natural option.
it's this you need to flag up.
I totally get what you're saying - but the thing is, I always always think "but this is different", I find it hard to flag it as being the same as other times. I always think, in the moment, that this isn't like all the others, or I find some way of rationalising it in my head like "if I do this then I'll find exposure easier later" or whatever. I really find it impossible to cling onto the idea that I should behave differently. And then I feel regret afterwards, I berate myself, which doesn't lead to a good state of mind. I don't know how to cling onto that shred of foresight, of seeing the long game rather than instant relief. The thing is I can do this with some compulsions, and have done many times, but the cleaning thing feels different, it feels like its got its hooks in deeper to my common sense, if you see what I mean. Because honestly I don't see contamination as a threat, at all, not even deep down - I don't know why I am so afraid of it.
The best and easiest way is to touch what you want to clean and then touch everywhere.
This fills me with absolute fear - but why? I don't know. I just know that right now I can't even contemplate doing this. If I did I would end up doing a bazillion other compulsions to try and counteract it in some way. I've tried to do proper exposure like this a few times and it has often backfired. I don't know if this is just a lack of courage. Could be.
I know basically I need to just try much much harder.
Ok so then you include this in what you flag up. In therapy they get you to look at a time when you were particularly distressed, look at what you were feeling, what you were thinking and then how you acted. You then look at what reasoning you used, what affect your emotions had on you and how helpful the behaviour was. Becoming familiar with what happens to you at times of distress is an important part of recognising the cycle you are in. It is the thing that helps remind you of the bigger picture. You then take the leap of faith that people talk about.
People with OCD do not lack courage, not at all. It's so so so hard to go against feelings and thoughts. It probably fills you with fear because you aren't that practised at it yet. I remember one of my first exposures in 2015. I was worried something was contaminated, it was a wall (I've washed a few!) but I decided I'd do an exposure. I touched it with the least of my pinky that I could and spread it all over. It wasn't too bad actually. But I had planned it, thought it through and most importantly of everything decided that under no circumstances would I clean afterwards. It is not an exposure exercise if you do compulsions afterwards, because you never actually find out that nothing bad happened, you weren't overwhelmed at all, actually you were strengthened.
In therapy they get you to look at a time when you were particularly distressed, look at what you were feeling, what you were thinking and then how you acted. You then look at what reasoning you used, what affect your emotions had on you and how helpful the behaviour was. Becoming familiar with what happens to you at times of distress is an important part of recognising the cycle you are in. It is the thing that helps remind you of the bigger picture. You then take the leap of faith that people talk about.
OK this makes sense I think. I have been able to apply this to other themes before, so I can do it with this, surely! The thing is, it's not the contamination per se that I fear - it's doing something "dirty" and thus feeling "bad", and this pre-emptive guilt basically overwhelms me in the moment. As you know my OH has similar worries and I totally absorb those fears. If my OH woke up one day and decided contamination wasn't a problem, then my worries about it would evaporate instantly. So really when it comes to exposure, what makes me really uncertain is not being sure whether my OH would support or understand what I'm doing, and therefore whether I am keeping something hidden and secret and being dishonest. Stupid stupid stupid. AARGH.
It probably fills you with fear because you aren't that practised at it yet.
The thing is I am! Not with this theme but I have done exposure galore with all kinds of things. I remember doing a really intensive period of exposure for my checking OCD back in 2015ish and I really really went at it, over and over, and it worked wonders, it was miraculous. So why is this different? Actually I know the answer to that although I'd rather not say here.
I remember one of my first exposures in 2015. I was worried something was contaminated, it was a wall (I've washed a few!) but I decided I'd do an exposure. I touched it with the least of my pinky that I could and spread it all over. It wasn't too bad actually. But I had planned it, thought it through and most importantly of everything decided that under no circumstances would I clean afterwards.
good for you doing this, I can imagine how hard this was - and sounds like you have come on leaps and bounds since then.
Ok but this is still just OCD. For lots of people who clean, it isn't contamination they fear but feeling responsible. For you it's feeling responsible towards your partner, for other people it's themselves, parents, their kids or even strangers. When you do exposures or act how you want, you take on responsibility, this feels overwhelming so we do compulsions. Your responsibility is being a good partner/person, for others it's keeping people safe which is really often about wanting to be a caring person. You see for you it seems more complicated but what you feel are the same things as other people but you just describe it differently. Worrying what your partner would think is the same as worrying what a parent might think about a risk you feel you've taken. Worrying if you're being dishonest, is like worrying if you are irresponsible. Does your partner want you to have OCD? If the answer is no, then you know you need to fight it.
The complicating factor is your partner's problems. But on the whole you seem to know your opinion on them. You basically said yourself if she gave up all her worries you'd know how to act. Then that's the goal for you, to act in accordance with what you think is right. Remember that you are doing this so you can get rid of OCD by all means set different rules when you are well but until then do what is necessary for you.
Perhaps but remember OCD wouldn't.
The thing is I am! Not with this theme but I have done exposure galore with all kinds of things. I remember doing a really intensive period of exposure for my checking OCD back in 2015ish and I really really went at it, over and over, and it worked wonders, it was miraculous. So why is this different? Actually I know the answer to that although I'd rather not say here.
If you know then you know but to add to this I feel that overcoming checking requires a slightly different skill set to overcoming cleaning simply because of the different types of compulsions involved.
Gemma has given some excellent as always I can't add anything on that side of things she has it spot on, and better than I could.
As you know my OH has similar worries and I totally absorb those fears. If my OH woke up one day and decided contamination wasn't a problem, then my worries about it would evaporate instantly. So really when it comes to exposure, what makes me really uncertain is not being sure whether my OH would support or understand what I'm doing, and therefore whether I am keeping something hidden and secret and being dishonest. Stupid stupid stupid. AARGH.
I think this is a key statement, your need for approval from your OH is I think magnifying this element of OCD and making it feel more difficult for you to challenge?
You are aloud to have your own view and you don't have to agree on everything your OH thinks. It doesn't make you a bad person for not telling her everything, as it does not make her a bad person for not telling you everything - OCD is making you feel you should have to confide but you don't have to. Try not to see it as hiding things its just having a different opinion.
It sounds to me - and I can only go from what I have read from you that you agree with your OH on the vast majority or things, and generally have a good and loving relationship. OCD muddies the waters and plays on our Achilles heel - its done that with me numerous times over the years and threatened my relationship.
I think you need to be confident in your own view and not constantly worry what your OH thinks. This is a compulsion and is keeping you stuck (along with your cleaning compulsion). Try and live with the anxiety that comes from wanting to confess, ride it out as it will subside.
I also think that your partner waking up and saying she is not bothered about contamination would be short term relief. Its highly likely OCD will find something else to focus on, or even ramp up the worry on contamination from another angle.
Yeah you're totally right. it's like everyone with OCD thinking "but mine is different!!!! because *insert longwinded explanation* - I know it is the same, and my OCD has its own angle just as everyone's does.
My partner's problems do complicate things somewhat though. I said recently I feel a bit like a drug addict trying to get clean, but I live with another drug addict who keeps pushing drugs on me! She is trying really hard. But she is stuck, too. And what I alluded too before about the checking ERP being easier - what I meant was it was easier because I had my partner's full support. She drove me to go to the extreme lengths of possible ERP scenarios. But she is hesitant with this - she's conflicted. Of course she doesn't want me to have OCD, she wants me to get better - but she is conflicted when it comes to specific examples. What I really need to do is just not tell her, or even talk to her about it at all. Because every time I do, I want her to keep reassuring me she wants me to do exposure etc.
And you're right - if my fears around this evaporated they would just latch onto something else. It seems a never-ending merry-go-round.
We do have a really good and loving relationship, we have always been really happy and I think that's why OCD has come along and decided to sabotage it. It has put a strain on things this last year or so. I wish so much I could go back to before then. Things were much better then - I know I've been really difficult to live with this past year. But I've also realised that I've essentially ploughed almost all my happiness into my marriage and it is everything to me - which is not a healthy way to be. A relationship is an important part of life but it should only be a part. So how do I address this? How do I get to a more healthy place of seeing myself as equal to my partner and not handing over all my power like this? (I'm not asking you to answer - This is just what I keep pondering). My OH hates me feeling like this, she doesn't want me to put her on a pedestal like this.
My worry about not telling her is that I will break some agreement that I agreed to at one point, maybe years ago, and then forgot. My OH has a superhuman ability to remember everything we've ever decided about cleanliness (cos it is high on her radar). I worry that I will have forgotten something, or I half remember something and then start to worry I am deliberately going against something we agreed to and she would be upset by this. And even as I'm saying this I'm aware how it all sounds. I even feel guilty for saying all this here.
So I'm going to stop. I'm driving myself mad, let alone you guys!
what I meant was it was easier because I had my partner's full support. She drove me to go to the extreme lengths of possible ERP scenarios.
And so it was probably a safety behaviour in a way. It was ok to do ERP as long as you had her support. This safety behaviour is fine unless it stops you tackling things without it. But in essence what you're saying is you felt secure. Feeling secure is important when we feel like we are taking risks and perhaps it's this that really holds you back. Dare I say it but a therapist could be that for you this time around. A therapist for the support and push and your partner for love.
How do I get to a more healthy place of seeing myself as equal to my partner and not handing over all my power like this?
I know you weren't seeking answers but to name a few - stop polarising good and bad, stop treating yourself worse than other people, stop putting yourself down, stop blaming yourself for past and present mistakes and learn self-compassion.
This is what you worry, but what is so bad about breaking an agreement that you have now forgot?
You're not going to like this but just being honest... but i guess because sometimes i forget things that i wouldn't forget if I thought about them more carefully. I'm like this about a lot of things, scatty I guess. So sometimes I think I've forgotten an agreement but I should be able to remember it, or I've forgotten it because I'm not very thoughtful or whatever. Or sometimes I kind of half remember us agreeing something but can't remember exactly what, so I'll go the opposite way as an exposure, but then feel terrible. etc. etc.
Maybe I do need a therapist, but I worry that the therapist would push me to do something that my OH would be really unhappy with. And I just can't do that, I really can't.
I'm so fed up. Sorry to be wallowing I know that many have it much worse than me. But I am really really fed up of this.
You're not going to like this but just being honest... but i guess because sometimes i forget things that i wouldn't forget if I thought about them more carefully. I'm like this about a lot of things, scatty I guess. So sometimes I think I've forgotten an agreement but I should be able to remember it, or I've forgotten it because I'm not very thoughtful or whatever. Or sometimes I kind of half remember us agreeing something but can't remember exactly what, so I'll go the opposite way as an exposure, but then feel terrible. etc. etc.
This doesn't answer why it's so bad to break an agreement you have forgotten.
Why should you be able to remember it? Do you ever remember anything your partner has forgot?
I guess I don't really know why it would be so bad. I guess it feels like I'm lying if I say I forgot if I would be able to remember if I tried really hard. Which sounds stupid I know. I don't really know, I just have this feeling of guilt about so many things and it's almost like I need to find a reason for the guilt or something.
I am so so thanks - still trying to get the car situation sorted, its proving a bit stressful to say the least. In regards to your OH remembering things you don't. My advice would be - don't over think that. I often remember things my wife doesn't about events, and vice versa - she will remember things I had forgotten and to be honest struggle to recall even with her prompts.
We joke that between us we remember the full 100% but only 50% on our own. People's brains are different - I know my wife and me think quite differently and remember differently.
Also Try and cut yourself some slack - you seem to beat yourself up way too much.
I'm sorry to hear the car situation is dragging on, it must be really stressful and annoying. How is your shoulder doing? Hopefully this whole situation will be behind you before too long and you can put it behind you.
I know what you're saying about the memory thing. I am never very confident of my memory. Probably not helped growing up in a household where my version of events was regularly rubbished and overruled.
I do beat myself up too much, I know. I feel like if I don't, I will just go crazy and be really irresponsible etc. This is wrong though I know.
It must be v annoying hearing me constantly banging the same drum (I annoy myself, too) - you and Gemma and Roy and others have helped me so much and I know it seems like I don't take it in but I really do, or I try to at least!
I think cutting yourself more slack from the responsibility obsession would help.
You mentioned earlier GBG the possibility of going to therapy and being "made to do something that might upset your other half" and you would hate that.
Well, living with someone with OCD is a challenge anyway - most OHs would surely take a short-term pain for long-term gain for their partner and the partnership, wouldn't they?
Another approach could be using an OCD CBT workbook. I happened to obtain mine from No Panic and it had been written by one of their team.
But OCD-UK has them available from its shop.
The beauty of a workbook is it helps you, with the cognitive work, to create a map of your obsessions and compulsions, understand how they work, helps you chart triggers and create and use exposure hierarchies.
Having something for you to get a handle on, and work with, in that way could be good maybe?
Re stopping carrying out compulsions it's all about breaking the habit. Stop when you realise you are about to carry one out ✋. Remind yourself this won't help, then refocus back to what you were doing.
Keep working this methodology until it breaks the urge to carry out the compulsions.
Maybe watch PolarBear's how to stop ruminating video again - it makes it clear we should use the same methodology to stop other compulsions too.
Shoulder is getting there thanks - am due back to work tomorrow am now worrying its twinging again - this may be psychological?, will find out tomorrow I suppose. My general anxiety is high at the moment just trying not to engage in too much ruminating!
I know OCD is a tough one - I am happy to help where I can, I have had plenty of help myself on here especially recently with the car accident etc so am happy to do my bit where possible.
I know what its like to have it meddle with a relationship so I feel I can relate on that score as well.
Thanks Roy, this is all really good advice - and yes my OH definitely wants me to get better! - It's hard though to convey exactly how much this kind of thing bothers her. It is not just a preference, she finds the concept of spreading contamination really unbearable. It's always driven me mad but only recently has it affected my OCD. It is a tricky situation cos we are now basically feeding off each other.


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Crash course: data centre tiers
Data centre operators boast about being Tier III or Tier IV certified. But what does that mean?
|Dec 6| 8 min read
For more than 25 years, the Uptime Institute's data centre tiering system has been the defining certification in the industry. But what does it mean exactly to operate a Tier III data centre compared to a Tier II facility?
The Uptime Institute was founded in 1993, and since then has operated as the third-party adjudicator of data centre resilience and complexity. Its four tier certification standards evaluate the quality and reliability of a data centre's server hosting ability using a proprietary rating system that assesses power, cooling, backup capabilities, redundancies and average outage time per year. It's also worth noting that the tiering system is progressive, so a Tier III data centre must meet the criteria for tiers I and II, in addition to those required for Tier III.
The most basic data centres. Tier I facilities are essentially warehouses with electricity and cooling. Typically used by smaller businesses and legacy operators, Tier I data centres provide the basic data centre infrastructure that goes one step beyond a server in an office. They have a dedicated space for servers and other IT components, an uninterruptible power supply, dedicated cooling systems that continue operating outside business hours, and a backup generator. Tier I facilities must be able to guarantee 99.671% uptime, and no more than 28.8 hours of downtime per year.
This is where modern data centre design methodology starts to take effect. The average enterprise data centre, or facility in a developing market will have capabilities equal to a Tier II certification. Tier II facilities are defined by their redundant capacity, including critical power and cooling redundancies that establish "an increased margin of safety against IT process disruptions that would result from site infrastructure equipment failures," according to Matt Stansberry of the Uptime Institute.
The highest level of certification you'll ever need unless you're running a public cloud, cutting edge research facility or maybe a government. Tier III data centres are concurrently maintainable, which means they require no disruption of service even when conducting major repairs, replacements or maintenance. Also, the certification requires additional redundancy of power and cooling, "so that each and every component needed to support the IT processing environment can be shut down and maintained without impact on the IT operation."
Tier IV
So, you've got a major public cloud, average-sized government or respectable military to run and you need to put your data somewhere. The redundancies and capabilities provided by Tiers I through III are further built upon by Tier IV data centres with the addition of dramatically increased fault tolerance measures. "Fault Tolerance means that when individual equipment failures or distribution path interruptions occur, the effects of the events are stopped short of the IT operations," writes Stansberry.
In conclusion, he reflects that the "Uptime Institute recognises that most data center designs are custom endeavors, with complex design elements and multiple technology choices. With all of the technology choices available to designers today, including renewable power sources, innovative distribution and advanced cooling approaches, the Tier Standard of Topology is unique in being able to encourage that usage, as long as the resulting infrastructure precisely meets the outcomes defined in the Tier Standard for the level chosen. As such, the Tier Classification System does not prescribe any specific technology, schematic or other design criteria beyond those resulting outcomes stated above. It is up to the data center owner to meet those outcome criteria in any method that fits his or her infrastructure goals based on the business parameters."
Whatever your business demands, the Uptime Institute's certification tiers are a solid guide to understanding the data centre that best suits your needs.
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Boemondo V era il figlio di Boemondo IV e di Plaisance di Gibelletto. Come suo padre prima di lui, Boemondo non aveva notoriamente simpatia né per i cavalieri Ospitalieri né per il vicino Regno Armenio di Cicilia e preferì allearsi con i Templari; la pace con l'Armenia venne assicurata poco prima della sua morte grazie alla mediazione di Luigi IX di Francia.

Nel 1223 o nel 1225 Boemondo sposò la principessa Alice, Regina vedova di Cipro, dalla quale non ebbe figli e divorziò, facendo annullare il matrimonio dopo il 5 luglio 1227, più probabilmente nel 1229.

Nel 1235 si risposò con Luciana, figlia di Paolo Conti, signore di Valmontone, Sacco e Piombinara, uno dei nipoti di papa Innocenzo III.

Da questo secondo matrimonio nacquero due figli, Piacenza di Antiochia
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Quando Boemondo V morì gli succedette suo figlio Boemondo VI, che aveva solo 15 anni per cui fu posto sotto la reggenza della principessa vedova Luciana. Luciana tuttavia non lasciò mai Tripoli, cedendo invece il governo del principato ai suoi parenti romani.
Questo la rese impopolare, così il giovane Boemondo ottenne l'appoggio di re Luigi IX di Francia, in quel tempo impegnato in una Crociata, per avere il permesso da papa Innocenzo IV di iniziare a regnare qualche mese prima dell'effettivo raggiungimento della maggiore età.

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