Finally, there is movement to build the game of golf and bring more people to our wonderful game. First Mickelson and then Nicklaus brought it into the open that the courses have gotten too hard and discouraging to beginners.
On a recent sales trip to Europe, I found a "course" for those who want to try out golf and/or just have a great time. It is called Swin-Golf and it was adjacent to a full 18 hole golf course in Germany.
The idea of it is to have fun. That's it. Just have fun. Don't need a handicap. Don't need the right clothes. Don't even need golf clubs. Your equipment includes two balls and one club. It is a blast!
This particular course was about the length to what in the US we would call a Par Three, or Social Nine, or Short Course. The par is established and there were par 3's, 4's, and 5's. The club is designed for right or left-handed hitters and is used on the green as a mallet putter. The putting cup was about 8" in diameter in a green that is cut in concentric circles. I don't think that conditions are of utmost concern.
At this particular course, you were welcome to take a wagon with you for purposes of transporting your beer or whatever else you felt you could not live without over the course of an hour or two.
Quite frankly, Swin-golf was not unlike our miniature golf experience. It's not something that I would think one would play on a regular basis though I am sure there are leagues. It is however, a great first exposure to the challenge and fun the game of golf offers.
So much so that the roof of the Metrodome collapsed. Had happened before but this time it wasn't going to be fixed and re-inflated very quickly and in fact has not as of now. And the Vikings had a home game the next day. It was decided to move the game to a neutral venue and so they played a "home game" at Ford Field in Detroit.
The very next week, the Bears were to come in town and the Vikings were having their 50th Anniversary Team announced. Big game and celebration and what to do?
It was decided to play it in the new TCF Stadium, home of the Minnesota Gophers. What? No way! Here is a stadium, having been put to bed for the winter covered with feet of snow. Yes feet! Not just the field but also the 50,000 seats and concourses – everywhere. I must admit I was one of those who thought it wouldn't happen, couldn't happen. I guess I underestimated the capability of Mike McDonald, CSFM, U of M, Turf manager.
Mike has put together a time-lapse video of the whole process (the link is below). He also provided the photos and following information for this blog.
Even though it was bitterly cold and snowing once again, the game was played on an outstanding surface. The stands were completely filled. Mike, congratulations to you and your crew for orchestrating the impossible!
A side note: Brett Favre wasn't expected to play then came out warmed up and played the 1st quarter or so and got hurt. It turns out it was the last game he played for the Vikings and most likely his career.
Ever get angry with yourself?
I do. It's when I let the outcome of a game or season in MN sports get me down.
A sign seen at Yankee Stadium last Saturday night.
I should be used to it, but like Charlie Brown, I keep thinking that this time Lucy won't pull the ball away at the last minute. So I am trying to become a fair weather fan in spite of sharing season tickets to the Twins and Wild.
I am actually very successful at it when it comes to our basketball team, MN Timberwolves, who are (maybe not) arguably the worst team in the NBA. Their ownership actually released a statement that MN fans should not expect a championship season this year. THAT caught us all by surprise!
MN Twins: so we've been in playoffs something like 6 out of last 8 years. When your team has been swept by the same team (Yankees) in the last three ALDS appearances, it gets a bit old.
1991 seems like forever ago.
How about the MN Vikings? I have anxiously awaited the opening kick-offs in 4 Super Bowls only to be disappointed in all 4. Add to that the years I lived in Denver and loved the Broncos who also started out 0-4 in Super Bowls. So that is 0-8! And this year? We're on the road to what, with our 1-3 record?
Finally, our MN Wild hockey team, after selling out every game in their 10 year history, is now facing some empty seats and a team that seems little better than the non playoff teams of the past years. And this is in a league where most every team makes the playoffs.
Should I go on and discuss the hapless U of MN football team or their underachieving hockey and basketball teams? See, now I am getting angry with myself for caring.
After my last physical, I am now on notice that I need to cut down food and alcohol consumption and to begin exercising. I hate to exercise. I love to play sports, the more physical the better but I hate exercising. Nothing is more boring, or at least that is what I am thinking when I stop wondering what excuse I can use to quit. And, it never feels good, especially compared to sitting on the couch with a cold one, or most anything else for that matter!
But, I have no choice now and so have hired a personal trainer to show me the correct way to exercise and more importantly, hold me accountable. I am dreading the first session but figured maybe if I looked the part, he will cut me some slack. So I think I have the outfit figured out: new bright white tennys, leotards with the striped stockings covering my shins, a pair of Lycra shorts, an Under Armor shirt, wristbands and sweatband. All of the above to be color coordinated. Of course, I will need a pulse monitor and the obligatory water bottle. I learned all this by watching a TV exercise program where a slew of hard bodies are working out. How come they never show real people like me, 30 pounds overweight, struggling through the most basic program?
Just thinking about all of the above wears me out. I am heading back to the couch and another cold one.


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AFTER THE FALL PREMIERE NEW SONG FROM B9 DEBUT ALBUM, 'DEDICATION' Listen to "Reflection" Now; CD/LP/DL Available May 12th
Posted by UG Official on March 24, 2015
Listen to "Reflection" from After The Fall's debut Bridge Nine full-length, Dedication, here on New Noise Magazine or directly on Soundcloud.
Hailing from Albany, NY, After The Fall have emerged with their fifth and best album to date, Dedication, an earnest and proficiently played strain of technical, speedy melodies that hit that sweet spot between skate punk and melodic hardcore. Recorded at The Blasting Room with prolific punk superproducer Bill Stevenson (Rise Against, NOFX, Alkaline Trio), the veterans pen a riffy and dynamic love letter to their influences and friends come and gone. The LP is a dedication to original bassist and friend Brian J Peters who passed away in October of 2013 and will be available on all formats on May 12th, 2015.
After the Fall formed in 2000 and have released several albums across labels like Paper + Plastick, Mightier Than Sword, Shield and more. More new songs and pre-order info for Dedication coming soon. Check out details below for Dedication in the meantime, as well as the band's upcoming tour itinerary.
After the Fall - On Tour:
3/25 Albany w/ Teenage Bottlerocket
3/27 Long Island w/ Nightbirds
4/27 San Diego
4/28 Tecate
4/29 Tijuana
4/30 Queretaro
5/01 San Luis Potosi
5/02 Guadalajara
5/03 Mexico City
Dedication Release Shows:
5/12 Boston w/ Heartsounds
5/13 Brooklyn w/ Heartsounds
5/14 Albany w/ Heartsounds
5/15-5/17 Montreal Pouzza
Dedication Track Listing:
1. Reflection
2. Dedication
3. Elisa
4. Condolences
5. Somehow
6. Twenty Nine
7. Ill Fate
8. Lived Fast
9. Time Will End
10. Indian Ladder
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Michael Cassidy
Michael Cassidy Bio, wiki, Age, Career, Height, Weight, Family.
Michael Cassidy is a television personality and actor. He is most recognized for his appearances as Zach Stevens on "The O.C." and Tyler Mitchell on "Men at Work." He also starred in "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice 2," as well as "Zoom," "The Stray," and "Army of the Dead," among other films.
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On March 20, 1983, the actor was born in Portland, Oregon, United States. He is 36 years old and stands at a height of 6 feet as of March 2021. Charles Cassidy (father) and Dee Cassidy (mother) are American parents (mother).
He went to La Salle High School in Milwaukie, Oregon, in 2001 for his studies. In 2003, he completed the two-year conservatory program at the New Actors Workshop in New York City.
In 2004, the 36-year-old made his acting debut as Zach Stevens in the television series "The O.C." He then appeared in series like "Hidden Palms," "Smallville," "Privileged," and others.
Some of his most recent TV series are "Stalker," "The Magicians," "The Night Shift," and "People of Earth." Michael has been in a number of online series. He played Daniel in the 2010 series "Blue Belle" and appeared in two episodes of Rockville, CA as Dax.
Micheal's film credits include the role of Ted in the 2005 film "The Girl from Monday." "Dare," "The Break, Zoom," "San Gabriel," and "Argo" were among his latter flicks.
His recent film performances include "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Angry River," "The Stray," and "The Dare Project." Michael has also appeared in the film "Army of the Dead" as Sergeant Cassidy (2021). Cassidy has appeared in films alongside A-listers such as Henry Cavil, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, and others during his brief career.
Michael's net worth has not been officially reported as of March 2021. However, it is estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $3 million. His principal source of income comes from his great acting profession. He earns an average salary of $20k to $210k, according to sources.
Michael's net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $3 million. In addition, the rising star starred in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, which grossed $321 million in North America and $855 million in the US. His wife, Laura Eichhorn, on the other hand, has a net worth of roughly $200,000.
Laura Eichhorn, an American actress, and writer is married to a renowned actor. "Who Are You," "The Wayshower," and "College Humor Originals" have all featured her. On August 27, 2006, the couple exchanged wedding vows.
His high school love is Mask Eichhorn. When they were both students at La Salle High School, the couple became fast friends and began dating. According to sources, the couple has two sons, but no further information has been released.
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STEF HANLEY
THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE PROVINCIAL BRITISH DRINKER
In Britain, there's something sinister about entering a pub for the first time. As you cross the threshold, there's a voyeuristic quality to the first few seconds, like you've walked in on some dogging hotspot. Peering through the gloom (British pubs are never well lit), you'll notice every eye upon you, offering a professional appraisal of your pub credentials. The male will be scored on his ability to drink pints, experience on the fruit machine, and potential as a darts partner in the doubles arena. Females will be scored on their tits and arse.
Let us be clear - this is not the cosmopolitan cocktail bar in Westminster. This is the King's Head, the Stag, the Crown. The fading facade and sticky floors of village and town dominated by the hard-working class.
The provincial British drinker has an animalistic hierarchy. At the bottom sit the young men. Under twenty, they feverishly circle the pool table, smashing down the fare for the next game, which must always be 50p (£1 and they can shove it). Victory against a more seasoned opponent is rocket fuel for their upward social mobility, as is going the distance on a twelve hour binge at the weekend.
Just above this crew are the elderly. Former rank and file, they line the walls, tossing advice and mild racism between horse racing analysis. "Seen that darkie up the road?","McCoy's going well this week", "sixteen double tops'll do". These old boys are first in and first out, giving way to the current platoon around 6pm. Forty years of throwing, potting, chalking, and lifting pints takes it out of you.
Then come the NCOs. Ages range between 25-40, and their IQ is measured not in logic or general knowledge, but checkout darts, black ball angles, and cushion physics. These are the ones who will make or break you on entry. They are the police, the judges, the executioners if things get out of hand, but also the comics, slashing and parrying insults and jibes over a bad miss, or being in the 'madhouse' (a double one finish in darts).
Finally, there is the hall of fame. The legendary puggy-rippers and pint-downers. The one-punch-fighters and pool-masters. These are the kings of the British pub, able to balance two full-time jobs (one outside, one in).
In concert, this is one community. There's an element of escapism, fleeing from the monotony of the minimum wage labour or office slog, and a collectivism, personified by the buying of rounds, the shoulder-to-shoulder defence when rivals come for league darts, and the homoeroticism that comes later in the evening, the touching and feeling after a good round of pool or shots of some brown spirit (bright colours are for benders).
You'd be forgiven for thinking it's a place the queer community is outlawed, but this is no hotbed of homophobia. Epithets like 'poof' and 'shirt lifter' aren't hurled, they are lobbed, easy to throw and easy to catch by their target. In the minds of the pub community, it's the not knowing that's disturbing, the shifty glances at the urinal which mask a curiosity for one half, and pure disgust for the other. A gay man who is a know quantity can be folded into the fabric, as long as he can drink, curse, and isn't too much of a fairy. For the rigidly heterosexual pub-goer, gay men are from mars, but they can get on with it now they're here. I asked a gay bar man what it was like to be a gay bar man, particularly in an pub where racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs were furniture. The response was simple; "it's like being a straight bar man." Cognitive dissonance this is not. Calling someone gay is to say nothing about their sexuality. Rather, it's a comment on their non-adherence to the status quo. Drinking anything other than lager or strong dark liquor is gay. Missing the board in darts is limp-wristish. Playing a song slower than 145bpm on the jukebox is poofy. It's all a part of the honor code.
Much like the anthropologist who immerses himself in the tribe, you must learn that honor code. There are spoken and unspoken laws, by-laws, amendments, and contingency plans which must be absorbed and lived by. Naturally, these vary from place to place, but their existence does not. An excellent pot on the pool table must be rewarded with a thump of the cue on the floor, and the winner must always stay on. In darts, it's 'mugs away' to start a new game (the loser throws first). In the pisser, a urinal must always be left between two men, that is, until full inebriation is achieved, then it's arm in arm and flow's away. Cigarette breaks are often and encouraged. To live by the rules is to be part of the group, which, regardless of the entrant's background or circumstance, is the goal.
There's a temptation to dwarf the men who rule the British pub. To relegate them to a lesser state, or consider them to hum at a lower frequency. It must be resisted. To stay in their company is to bask in pure contentedness, if only for a few hours. In those turns of the clock, you witness what it really is to revel in the company of others. These are the men of Billy Bragg's Northern Industrial Town - "On payday they tear the place down/with a pint in your hand, and a bash 'em out band/sure they'd dance to the rhythm of the rain coming down".
There's no 401k, pension plan, or quarterly bonus in these pubs. There's the pay packet on Friday, the 15 pint Saturday and the hangover Sunday. The week is spent in anticipation, and the weekend's dread drowned at birth in 5% ABV. To think on it - what could be better than spending your time and money with the people who bring you joy?
To the uninitiated onlooker, who sees the pissing against spinning walls at midnight, or the unmoderated oaths during a smoke break, it's easy to paint in broad strokes. Scum, hooligans, wasters one and all. To those who've ventured past the squints and glares of the first encounter, Princes, Kings, and Emperors, heralded by the clink of glass, the thud of dart, and bound by honor.
- July, 2015
© Stefan Hanley


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The article talks about the effectiveness of having the management commit both their time and resource in executing the Total Quality Management initiatives within an organization. The commitment expected from the top-level management is considered to be influential in determining the probability of an organization achieving positive results due to TQM processes. However, it is stated that the commitment of the management in implementing TQM is the fundamental rationale upon which most organizations fail in this initiative. Thus, the article expounds on the reasons that are associated with the top-level management in the course of executing TQM initiatives. These reasons are the lack of knowledge of TQM philosophy, mobility structure of the top-level management and failure of the senior-most management into avoiding taking risks and other radical changes through implementing of TQM programs. It should be noted that most of the failures through TQM initiatives are caused by lack of the senior-most management clamor the processes involved (Soltani, 2005).
The process of implementing effective TQM initiatives lies solely on the ability of the management to commit.
Efficient application of TQM initiatives within an organization calls for the change in training approach, provision of enhanced levels of motivation to employees as well as altering the underlying culture of the organization.
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Organizations in the UAE may embrace the facet of TQM initiative in their day-to-day operations in order to bring about positive change and enhanced performance in their production processes. The different gurus who provide TQM expertise services have proved that by implementing the program into an organization's process the top-level management commitment is relevant and apparent. This is because the quality processes are conducted through a top to the floor approach.
First, I leant that TQM initiatives are important programs needed by organizations in order to catapult their respective levels of production. Second, I learnt that the senior-most management needs to commit in order to guarantee successful quality improvement. Third, I also learnt of the immediate challenges which are associated with senior-most management commitment that might impede attainment of the TQM goals. These challenges are lack of the knowledge by the management, frequent mobility of the management and avoiding of risks to implementing radical changes of TQM initiatives.


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Robert Bevan features TERROIR in a review of emerging practices working in the public realm.
Bevan, Robert. 'Designs on the future'. The Australian Financial Review. December 21 - 27, 2007. pp. L18-L20.


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Bid to get your hair cut by Craig Conway for East Lancashire Hospice!
Craig Conway will swap football boots for scissors at a special charity event on Saturday 20th April.
Craig Conway is offering supporters the chance to have their hair cut by the Rovers midfielder to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice.
The Scottish star, who is the Player Ambassador for the Hospice, is a professionally trained barber and his skills will be up for auction for five lucky people to have their hair cut at Form Barbershop in Clitheroe on Saturday April 20th, between 12.30-3pm.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Hospice, which is based on Park Lee Road in Blackburn, including an auction for some signed Rovers memorabilia, and Conway is thrilled to be able to raise money for such an important cause.
"I'm really looking forward to it," he said. "After visiting the Hospice earlier this year and seeing the fantastic work the staff do, I wanted to try and help out.
"The Hospice needs around £2.5m of voluntary donations a year to run and I'm hoping we can raise as much money as possible from the event."
The midfielder, who has cut some of the Rovers players' hair in years gone by, said he is hoping to be joined by some of his team-mates on the day.
"I'm hoping a few of the boys come down for what should be a great occasion," he added.
"I've done something similar in the past and I'm looking forward to getting the scissors out again. It brings back memories of my dad bringing me into the family shop on a Saturday morning, where I would do a few haircuts before going off to play a game!"
East Lancashire Hospice's Income Generation Lead, Sharon Crymble, said: "We were thrilled to be matched with Craig when Blackburn Rovers chose us as one of their charities to support us this season.
"When he visited, it certainly put a smile on the faces of our patients, visitors and volunteers and created a real buzz around the place. It was great to hear how impressed Craig was with our Hospice and the difference it makes.
"Not only has he given his time to do this, he surprised us all when we heard he is also a barber and would use his skill to raise money to help.
"He really is a great ambassador for the club and the Hospice and we can't wait to be there on the day to see who has helped our patients by bidding to have their hair cut by Craig and seeing the end result!"
Five appointments are available in the silent auction. For your chance to have your hair cut by Craig, simply email your name, bid and daytime contact details to info@eastlancshospice.org.uk, marking the subject line 'Craig Conway Cut'. The deadline is midday on Thursday April 18th.
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Beachwood, NJ 9-year-old mourned after car crash on Parkway
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Erin Vogt Published: November 22, 2021
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BEACHWOOD — Community members are rallying around a family after a tragic car crash that killed a 9-year-old boy over the weekend, as police continue to try and piece together what might have caused it.
Jake Olivos was a rear passenger in a silver Volkswagen Passat on Saturday before 10:30 p.m. when it veered off the Parkway southbound entrance ramp 89A from Route 70 in Lakewood, according to State Police on Monday.
The boy from Beachwood was thrown from the vehicle as it overturned. The driver suffered minor injuries.
The driver was Luis Olivos, 19, of Beachwood, State Police confirmed to New Jersey 101.5.
A GoFundMe campaign for funeral and burial expenses organized by the boy's father, Fausto Olivos, had raised more than $5,000 as of Monday afternoon.
"My wife Dominga & I are heartbroken I have no words right now but all I'm asking is for a huge favor please help me collect funds for my son's viewing and funeral services," Olivos wrote in the campaign description.
Anyone potential witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact Detective Sgt. Miguel Guarda or Detective Robert Reese of the State Police at 732-441-4500 ext. 7417 or 7425.
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Stig Nils Åke Malm (4 March 1942 – 5 March 2021) was a Swedish trade unionist (Swedish Metalworkers' Union) and politician. He was chairman of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (Swedish: Landsorganisationen i Sverige, LO) in 1983–1993.

Biography
Stig Malm grew up in a workers' home in Sundbyberg, and started employment at the Swedish packaging firm Arenco at the age of sixteen. He later trained as an instrument maker at a vocational school in 1958, and soon got involved in union activities; first at Arenco's workers' club and then from 1965 as an assistant at the trade union school of the Swedish Metalworkers' Union in Åkersberga. In 1967 Malm became an ombudsman for the Swedish Metalworkers' Union, and in 1979 second vice chairman. In 1981, he was elected second vice chairman of LO, and in 1983 its chairman.

Malm resigned from his position as chairman of LO in 1993, after it was revealed that he had approved a number of generous severance packages to managers of the trade union owned construction company BPA. In 1994, he published an autobiography, 13 år ("13 Years").

Malm was a member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Malm was a representative of the party's left wing, in opposition to the Third Way policies promoted by the party's right wing (see Kanslihushögern). After his resignation as chairman of LO, Malm was active as a local politician in Solna Municipality, north of Stockholm. In 2004, Malm participated as a contestant in the popular TV game show På spåret together with comedian Babben Larsson.

In 2021, Malm died from complications caused by COVID-19 at Danderyd Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden, one day after his 79th birthday. Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, who earlier was chairman of IF Metall, the successor organization of the Swedish Metalworkers' Union, remembered him as an "ideologically clear representative of the Swedish labour movement" and "an outspoken LO chairman who always defended the members' interests".

References

External links
 Stig Malm, Wikiquote

1942 births
2021 deaths
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PUBLICATION Whalley P. E. S. 1971. The Thyrididae (Lepidoptera) of Africa and its islands. A taxonomic and zoogeographic study. - Bulletin of the British Museum of natural History (Entomology) Supplement 17:1–198, pls 1–68.
COMMENTS Type species: Kalenga maculanota Whalley, 1971. Bulletin of the British Museum of natural History (Entomology) Supplement 17: 143–144; pl. 1, fig. L; pl. 41, fig. 230; pl. 63, fig. 396. By original designation.
ansorgei (Warren, 1899) Species Warren W. 1899b. New Drepanulidae, Thyrididae, and Geometridae from the Aethiopian region. - Novitates Zoologicae 6(3):288–312.
culanota Whalley, 1971 Species Whalley P. E. S. 1971. The Thyrididae (Lepidoptera) of Africa and its islands. A taxonomic and zoogeographic study. - Bulletin of the British Museum of natural History (Entomology) Supplement 17:1–198, pls 1–68.
discata (Warren, 1905) Synonym of species Warren W. 1905e. New African Thyrididae, Uraniidae, and Geometridae. - Novitates Zoologicae 12:380–409.
maculanota Whalley, 1971 Species Whalley P. E. S. 1971. The Thyrididae (Lepidoptera) of Africa and its islands. A taxonomic and zoogeographic study. - Bulletin of the British Museum of natural History (Entomology) Supplement 17:1–198, pls 1–68.
pusillata (Warren, 1902) Synonym of species Warren W. 1902b. New African Drepanulidae, Thyrididae, Epiplemidae, and Geometridae in the Tring Museum. - Novitates Zoologicae 9:487–536.


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Narcs in the Bathroom
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by Capitol Theatre co-founder Al Hayward
Some of my responsibilities were to oversee the front door, box office, ticket-taking and so forth. Despite John's pleas from the stage asking our guests not to smoke anything that could jeopardize our theatre and our concert we still had many nights were kids were being arrested and taken out the front door in handcuffs by plainclothes Passaic Police. The "narcs", as we called them, were particularly fond of hanging out in the men's room. There they were able to observe the kids lighting up. They had female narcs in the ladies room too.
This was very bad for two reasons. First, it did not look very good to the people coming in the front door to see other kids being taken out in handcuffs. Second, the Police and town officials could build a case against the Capitol Theatre and close us down as a public nuisance.
So, I had to come up with some way of cutting down on these arrests. What I did was to have signs made and posted in the bathrooms that said, "Beware! The person next to you may not be the person you think he is. Do not smoke anything illegal." The signs did help and we had fewer arrests. And, as you know, the Capitol Theatre remained open. I like to think that those signs may have helped the Capitol to last as long as it did.
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Stars turn out at the Lowry to support Clapperboard awards - Clapperboard UK | An innovative, charitable, non-profit making organisation & film production agency
Stars turn out at the Lowry to support Clapperboard awards
By Clapperboarduk
Fri 13 May, 2011
Personalities from Stage and Screen attended this week's prestigious Clapperboard Awards Ceremony, which was held at The Lowry, Salford Quays.
The annual ceremony celebrates the achievements of young filmmakers from all over the North West and the Midlands, the evening attracted a whole host of celebrities endorsing this great project who all arrived at the theatre in BBC Candy Cabs cars. Benidorm actor Crissy Rockhosted the spectacular event and presenters and guests at the star studded ceremony presented the young film-makers with their awards including Peter Salmon, BBC Director North, John McArdle (Waking the Dead)and Will Ash from Waterloo Road).
Young people between the ages of 13-19 came together at the Quays Theatre at the Lowry, Salford Quays, to receive their Clapperboard Awards . The youngsters who came from across the country including Oldham and Salford, made ten short films exploring serious issues around sexuality and gender, substance misuse, hate crime, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. This year's judging panel included acclaimed writers such as Shameless' Paul Abbott.
The award winning writer and creator of the BAFTA winning television series praised the project and said…. "There's a wealth of creative young talent in this region as you will see when watching these films. Clapperboard is a unique project where young people come up with ideas to tackle issues that affect them and their communities. They then take control of the whole project from script to screen with the guidance of industry professionals.
The Awards Ceremony is a celebration of their work and a great opportunity to integrate young people from Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Birmingham. Once again, this year's films are outstanding and being a judge wasn't an easy task".
Organiser Maureen Sinclair said: "It was a fantastic celebration. So many well know people have given up their time to be here this evening to support the young people's creative achievements. We really struggle with sponsorship to showcase their achievements and endorsements from such well know personalities allows us to promote the project to a much wider audience".


Claire Foy looks ill. Like she just got released from the hospital and didn't shower or wash her hair and just threw on a dress and called it a day. Eleanor Tomlinson looks pretty, but I'm not sold on the dress. I hate Amy Adam's "style". Rachel Weisz needs an intervention. Everything else is just meh to me.
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There's a lot of hit or miss but I like that the BAFTA looks are less pageanty than american awards shows. Olivia Colman looks fab, viola davis missed the mark with that dress, rachel weisz looks like a toilet paper doily and thandie Newton has no right to have a daughter that age and not have been a teen mom. Lily Collins looks amazing.
What the hell is Eddie wearing?! Just stop lol.
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The first few were okay and it went WTF pretty quickly. Ugh. Note to self: offer up services as a stylist for the Badly Dressed. You won't do a worse job than the above.
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And Rachel Weiz looks pretty in her 1977 bridesmaid dress.
Oh No Eddie. I wish I didn't see that.
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I hate all of it, except Lily Collin's dress. She looks wonderful. Noomi Rapace really needs help.
Another batch of ugly clothes. Rachel Weisz looks like she's auditioning for the role of Melanie in a remake of Gone With The Wind. But that pantsuit on Thandie Newton's daughter really looks good and fits well. She just needs different shoes with it.
Whole lot of ugly, ugly, ugly.
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Thanks for posting this, Belle.
How the hell did I miss Eddie Redmayne in the black and white cookie of formal wear? Wow.
Amy Adams' bunions = ouch.
I don't think I like even one of these looks.


This year I've decided I'm going to buy all of my Christmas gifts online and the ones I don't buy I will make of course. Since I've been trolling etsy and various blogs I'll be featuring my finds (looking for gift ideas?). Today I've got a couple iphone cases hand-picked for that geeky someone on your list. You know the guy on your list who attends FanExpo? These are for him (or her).


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Eat properly for climbing performance.
When it comes to nutrition, the best performance fuel and "ideal diet" are highly debated topics with a range of opinions and research available. For more than 20 years, I've clipped bolts, alpine climbed, played semi-professional tennis, and completed multiple triathlons, all the while figuring out what works and what doesn't. In the last five years, I've helped athletes fine-tune their personal nutrition, from sport climbers preparing for a competition to alpine climbers training for long expeditions. The truth is, nutrition is highly individualistic, but following these simple guidelines will put you on a path to optimal performance.
Figure out the intensity and duration of the session. You don't want to feel deprived or too full while climbing. With shorter and higher intensity climbing like bouldering, fuel up with easy-to-digest carbohydrates (dried fruit, bananas, quick oats, rice milk, or sweet potatoes). With longer and lower intensity climbing sessions like alpine climbing, include slower digesting carbohydrates (brown rice, quinoa, or beans) for sustained energy.
Consider the timing of the meal. Aim to get 25 to 30 grams of carbohydrates (a banana contains approximately 27 grams) 30 minutes before a climb. Include 20 grams of protein within 30 minutes of training or climbing to ensure that there are enough amino acids in the blood stream to prevent muscle breakdown and improve strength. Three ounces of turkey breast contains about 22 grams of protein, a ½ cup of tofu has about 20 grams, or you can get 14 grams of protein from two eggs.
Avoid fats pre-workout. They are slower to digest and could cause stomach problems while working hard.
If you eat a meal with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates one to two hours before training, you won't need to supplement with pre-workout fuel. Have a carb-protein snack 30 minutes before if it's been more than two hours since you've had a meal, or if you are putting in extra training hours. The more you train, the more nutrients you'll need to sustain energy levels.
For boulderers and single-pitch sport routes, aim to replenish glycogen stores, where your body gets quick energy, every 75 to 90 minutes with 30 to 60 grams of carbs. If you have trouble keeping blood sugar stable, and going longer than an hour makes you feel irritated, fatigued, or weak, then aim to refuel every 60 minutes. Going any longer without replenishing increases the risk of muscle breakdown, fatigue, and a lower performance threshold. For short, high-intensity activities like these, high-quality carbohydrates provide excellent fuel. Choose carb sources that are slower to digest, and thus won't cause the afternoon crash. Think berries, buckwheat, wild rice, leafy greens, quinoa, sweet potatoes, yams, squash, legumes like lentils and beans, steel-cut oats, and honey or maple syrup as a sweetener. These foods are packed with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, which can reduce inflammation, promote recovery, and support energy production.
For multi-pitch climbing, consume 80 to 100 grams of carbohydrates every 60 minutes. This is important for long routes that also include hard approaches. Plan to snack at belays with dehydrated fruit like mango, apricots, or apples, nut butter packets with honey or maple syrup, jerky, trail mix, and gels.
Remember to drink water every 30 minutes, especially when consuming concentrated snacks (gels).
Recovery starts the minute you stop training. During prolonged activity, muscle breakdown and glycogen depletion occurs. Knowing what to eat while recovering can have a significant impact on performance. When in the recovery phase, the body replenishes glycogen stores and repairs and rebuilds muscle—if you provide the necessary nutrients.
Within 30 minutes after training, refuel with a carbohydrate and protein snack. Minimize fat intake to less than five grams; eating more than that will interfere with protein absorption and can slow digestion. Pairing .2 to.4 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight with .8 grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight will help you recover faster.
Stay hydrated at all times, especially in the recovery phase. This is as important as the nutrients provided. Take your body weight in pounds and cut it in half; that's how many ounces of water you should have per day, plus an additional cup for every hour of physical activity, cup of coffee, or alcoholic beverage. To make sure electrolytes are replenished as well, add an electrolyte powder to water or simply add salt to your recovery meal. Athletes can exceed the recommended daily sodium intake (1500-2400mg) because of the large amount of fluid and salt lost through sweating. Symptoms of electrolyte deficiencies and dehydration include cramping, muscle weakness, bloating, fatigue, and headaches.
50 to 60% of daily calories, with boulderers and those increasing training hours. Sport and alpine climbers can aim for 40 to 45% of daily intake.
30 to 35% of daily calories, with sport and alpine climbers aiming to have a 10 to 15% percent more carbs than protein.
20 to 25% of daily calories for boulderers, and 25 to 35% for alpine climbers and endurance athletes aiming to have a more equal amount of fat to protein ratio and lower carbohydrate intake.
Many athletes mistakenly deprive themselves of specific foods based on the latest diet trend instead of what's best for their bodies. Cases exist where eliminating specific foods can restore health, but it can also do the opposite. Depriving the body can create nutritional deficiencies and lead to obsessive eating habits.
Carbohydrates receive a bad rap, being blamed for most digestive ailments, weight gain, and excess abdominal fat. Undoubtedly some people suffer from gluten sensitivities, but the right grains, veggies, and fruits will improve performance and promote wellness.
Achieving an optimal climbing weight can be difficult, but straightforward, healthy methods exist. Limiting refined carbs, such as white rice, white bread, baked goods and sweets, pasta, and sugar-packed snacks will help with climbing weight, performance, and health. Read nutrition labels. Most sports drinks, gels, and protein bars lack nutrients and contain excessive sugar. On long remote routes, combine real foods along with gels. Making bars from dried fruit and nuts, using honey-infused nut butter packets instead of gels, snacking on granola or jerky, and sipping coconut water or a protein shake instead of a sports drink can improve athletic function. Take the right foods to the crag instead of grabbing whatever is handy.
To maintain weight and decrease hunger, combine carbohydrate intake with protein. Consuming these two nutrients simultaneously will balance blood sugar, improve energy and mental clarity, decrease muscle breakdown, and curb sugar cravings. Hummus and veggies, berries and yogurt, tofu and brown rice, beans and rice, and chicken-topped salads all provide healthy energy and help with weight management. Divide these meals into smaller snacks to provide energy for training sessions by adjusting the serving size from a full plate to something you can grab and go.
Remember that quality of calories is more important than the quantity. Cutting out processed foods and refined carbohydrates, bulking up on veggies and fruit, and combining high-quality carbohydrates with protein will help with weight management.
This trendy, high-fat diet has become popular for weight loss and improved athletic performance. Fat provides the most sustainable form of energy when trying to perform for a long time, which is why the ketogenic diet has become favored by endurance athletes. Training the body to rely on fat as the main source of fuel provides longer lasting energy without a crash, and relying on energy reserves also produces benefits like lower insulin level, improved brain health, and a decrease in chronic illness.
However, high-fat and high-protein diets are nutritionally restrictive and can cause a rebound effect—meaning your metabolism can actually slow down once you're off it. Plus, diets that emphasize extremely low carbohydrate intake can impact endocrine health. Chronic fatigue, inability to lose weight, low libido, poor recovery in between training, and change in sleep are common symptoms of adrenal fatigue as a result of dietary restriction. It's standard for someone on a ketogenic diet to consume about four grams of fat for every one gram of protein and carbohydrate. Nutrition and dietary choices should be sustainable to be successful, and this ratio is not. Simply tweaking current fat intake and exchanging foods can retrain the body and reap endurance benefits without risking the rebound effect. Reduce your refined carb intake, include nutrient- and fiber-dense carbs instead, combine healthy carbs with protein, and incorporate fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, coconut, eggs, flax, chia seeds, and even butter to help with weight management. These simple changes will improve physical and mental performance by providing key nutrients from the main food sources for recovery and sustained energy.
Diets are only as good as the absorption. To gain the benefits of wholesome nutrition, make sure that your digestion is up to par.
Avoid foods that you are sensitive or allergic to. Common food allergens include gluten, milk, shellfish, eggs, soy, corn, citrus, some nuts, and nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, white potatoes, bell peppers, and cayenne pepper). Although these foods are common allergens, it does not mean that everyone should avoid them—you might find that you have different allergies.
Track dietary habits and bodily reactions to discover allergic reactions. Note changes in bowel movement, mental fog or fatigue, skin issues, and/or increased inflammation after climbing. If you are still having negative symptoms post–food elimination, a food allergy test can uncover hidden sensitivities.
Poor digestion can also be due to a gut bacteria imbalance. Digestive tract microbiome dictate everything from mood to weight. A diet high in insoluble fiber and inulin (asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, jicama, leeks, onion, and bananas) provides plenty of prebiotics, which feed the existing bacteria. Foods high in probiotics (fermented foods like plain yogurt, kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut) promote a good microbiome in the gut.
Traveling can affect digestion. Most athletes complain of unintentional weight gain or changing bowel habits while traveling. To avoid this, pack plenty of "safe," non-perishable foods such as homemade bars, nuts, and dried fruit. When visiting another country, search for less processed foods that closer mimic your typical diet. Optimal digestion while traveling requires the same discipline as when you're at home.
Dr Elena Zinkov, ND, cofounder of Proactive Health: A Naturopathic Clinic in Seattle, works with elite athletes in digestive care, nutrition, weight loss, and pain management.


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Paste, or glass gemstones with strong dispersions of light, date back to at least Ancient Roman times when they would use colored glass to imitate emeralds and lapis lazuli. In the Victorian era, jewelry made with precious stones was coveted and flaunted. Coco Chanel adopted pastes, crystals, and rhinestones, using them to craft high-fashion statement pieces during the Art Deco era. Celebrity socialites adored these superbly constructed rings, and pieces like this became known as, "costume jewelry".
This vintage silver paste ring was handcrafted in Germany around 1920. This Art Deco stunner is a size 8 and it weighs 6.4 grams. This ring features a rectangle soft blue paste set in silver with a swirling frame supported by split shoulders of the same whirling design. This piece was handcrafted by the Fahrner firm and bears the corresponding hallmark, "FAHRNER". It also bears the silver fineness mark, "835" and a maker's mark. The ring face measures 20.3 x 15.3 x 6 mm off the finger and the band width is 2.4 mm at the back.
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Last week we spent a few days in Dallas with our son and his family. We had been hoping for warmer weather, and Texas obliged us for the first couple of days, enabling us to take some nice walks in their neighborhood.
Our grandson is a walker. He eschewed the stroller a long time ago and doesn't much care for his tricycle. I having a feeling he's going to prefer his own two feet for transportation - at least until he gets a set of four wheels and an engine to move him from place to place.
One afternoon he decided we needed to take a walk to the park and check out the fountains in a large estuary pond. His mom was taking a much needed afternoon rest, so the two of us set out on our own. Connor kept up a steady stream of conversation all the way to the fountains, which I'd estimate is at least 3/4 of a mile. We spent some time discussing the state of disrepair of one of the fountains, a subject he finds endlessly fascinating. We watched the ducks waddle around (the ducks in Texas are HUGE, like everything else in this larger than life state), and counted people going by on bicycles.
About halfway home, I could tell his short legs were getting tired. Heck, MY short legs were getting tired. We had reached the playground opposite their subdivision, so I suggested we take a rest. We found some large boulders and sat down to watch the kids at their games.
Connor scooted up close to me and popped two fingers in his mouth, his little security habit. We sat in silence for about 10 minute, just observing some older boys and girls hanging from the balance bars, riding their bikes around the paths, climbing trees.
"Isn't this nice?" Connor said. "We are just relaxing."
"It is SO nice," I agreed. What could be better than to sit quietly in the sun with a three year old who was happily content to watch the world go by?
Another 15 minutes went by, and I admit I was starting to get a little antsy. That rock was not the most comfortable sitting spot, after all. "Are you ready to head home?" I asked him hopefully.
"Not yet," he said. "Let's just keep relaxing."
I shifted my hind quarters around a little bit and got myself as comfortable as possible. Connor started a running commentary about the cars going by, identifying each one as belonging to one or another of his menagerie of stuffed animals. "That's Ping's car right there," he said, pointing to a Jeep Cherokee driving down the street. "Ping is coming home from work. Harvie will be coming soon. And then the scooters will be coming out at 17 o'clock."
We continued our "relaxing" for about 10 more minutes. "Let's go see Mommy now," Connor suddenly announced, so I unfolded myself from our relaxing spot and we finished walking home with renewed energy.
As any grandmother will attest, these are the kinds of moments that are as precious as gold. We weren't doing anything, we didn't have any books or toys (or ELECTRONICS!) we were just relaxing and enjoying each others company. This is so rare in today's world when we always feel the impulse to be busy doing something productive or else choose to connect ourselves to outside sources of entertainment. But everything is endlessly fascinating for little kids - the fountain that doesn't work, the ducks that come begging for bread crumbs, the bigger kids hanging off tree branches and teasing each other. Even the steady stream of cars going by can spark their imagination.
That's what I want more of in my life - that willingness to slow down, take it all in, observe and notice and wonder. I suspect there is a lot of time within my daily routine that I allow to be sucked up by "busy work," the kind of stuff that's akin to the mimeographed worksheets our elementary teachers used to hand out when they were sick and tired of us and needed a few minutes to regroup.
My new goal every day - relax more. I don't want to plan it, I don't want to schedule it, I just want to recognize when there is an opportunity to revel in it and not allow myself to succumb to the call of the internet or the laundry or the cooking or the shopping or the bill paying.
Of course, it won't be quite the same without my little companion by my side, or our nice rock to sit on.
But I'm going to rejoice in it all the same.
How about you? Do you take time to really relax each day?


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Q: ¿Cargar datos en un input desde ajax con php y mysql al cargar la pagina? Que tal, alguien podria decirme como cargar los datos de una consulta en unas cajas de texto desde PHP con ajax al momento de cargar la pagina html que se añadan los resultados en las input.
Esto es lo que tengo hasta ahorita.

<?php
include '../conexion.php';
$query = "SELECT
  usuarios.usuario,
  usuarios.contrasenia,
  datos_personales.nombre,
  datos_personales.apellido_p,
  datos_personales.apellido_m,
  datos_personales.edad,
  datos_personales.correo,
  datos_personales.telefono,
  datos_personales.celular,
  direcciones.calle,
  direcciones.no_exterior,
  direcciones.no_interior,
  direcciones.colonia,
  direcciones.municipio,
  direcciones.estado,
  direcciones.codigo_postal
  FROM
  usuarios
  INNER JOIN datos_personales ON usuarios.id = datos_personales.usuarios_id
  INNER JOIN direcciones ON datos_personales.id = direcciones.datos_personales_id WHERE usuarios.id = '1'";

  $resultado = $conexion->query($query);

  $datos = new stdClass();

  if($resultado->num_rows > 0){

    $fila = $resultado->fetch_array();

    $datos->usuario = $fila['usuario'];
    $datos->contra = $fila['contrasenia'];
    $datos->nombre = $fila['nombre'];
    $datos->apellido_p = $fila['apellido_p'];
    $datos->apellido_m = $fila['apellido_m'];
    $datos->edad = $fila['edad'];
    $datos->correo = $fila['correo'];
    $datos->telefono = $fila['telefono'];
    $datos->celular = $fila['celular'];
    $datos->calle = $fila['calle'];
    $datos->no_exterior = $fila['no_exterior'];
    $datos->no_interior = $fila['no_interior'];
    $datos->colonia = $fila['colonia'];
    $datos->municipio = $fila['municipio'];
    $datos->estado = $fila['estado'];
    $datos->codigo_postal = $fila['codigo_postal'];

  }

  echo json_encode($datos);

  $conexion->close();

 ?>

$(document).ready(function() {
  $.ajax({
      url: 'cargarDatos.php',
      type: 'POST',
      dataType: 'json',
      data:{id:$('#cambiar').val()}
  }).done(function(respuesta){
    $('#txtUsuario').val(respuesta.usuario);
    $('#txtContra').val(respuesta.contra);
    $('#txtNombre').val(respuesta.nombre);
    $('#txtApellidoP').val(respuesta.apellido_p);
    $('#txtApellidoM').val(respuesta.apellido_m);
    $('#txtEdad').val(respuesta.edad);
    $('#txtCorreo').val(respuesta.correo);
    $('#txtTelefono').val(respuesta.telefono);
    $('#txtCelular').val(respuesta.celular);
    $('#txtCalle').val(respuesta.calle);
    $('#txtNoExterior').val(respuesta.no_exterior);
    $('#txtNoInterior').val(respuesta.no_interior);
    $('#txtColonia').val(respuesta.colonia);
    $('#txtMunicipio').val(respuesta.municipio);
    $('#txtEstado').val(respuesta.estado);
    $('#txtCodigoPostal').val(respuesta.codigo_postal);
  });
});
<!DOCTYPE html>

  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="estilos.css">
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="../F/jquery.min.js">
  <link rel="icon" type="image/jpg" href="../recursos/favicon.jpg">
  <title>Document</title>

  <form action="">

Actualizar datos

        Usuario:
          <input type="text" name="txtUsuario" id="txtUsuario" value="" required>
        Contrase&ntildea:
          <input type="text" name="txtContra" id="txtContra" value="" required>

          Nombre
            <input type="text" name="txtNombre" id="txtNombre" value="" required>
         Apellido paterno:
              <input type="text" name="txtApellidoP" id="txtApellidoP" value="" required>
         Apellido materno:
              <input type="text" name="txtApellidoM" id="txtApellidoM" value="" required>
         Edad:
              <input type="text" name="txtEdad" id="txtEdad" value="" required>
         Correo:
              <input type="text" name="txtCorreo" id="txtCorreo" value="" required>
         Telefono:
              <input type="text" name="txtTelefono" id="txtTelefono" value="" required>
         Celular:
              <input type="text" name="txtCelular" id="txtCelular" value="" required>

         Calle
              <input type="text" name="txtCalle" id="txtCalle" value="" required>
         No. Exterior:
              <input type="text" name="txtNoExterior" id="txtNoExterior" value="" required>
         No. Interior:
              <input type="text" name="txtNoInterior" id="txtNoInterior" value="" required>
         Colonia:
              <input type="text" name="txtColonia" id="txtColonia" value="" required>
         Municipio:
              <input type="text" name="txtMunicipio" id="txtMunicipio" value="" required>
         Estado:
          <input type="text" name="txtEstado" id="txtEstado" value="" required>
        Código postal:
          <input type="text" name="txtCodigoPostal" id="txtCodigoPostal" value="" required>

      <input type="submit" value="Guardar cambios" class="btn-enviar">
    </form>

A: Estas importando la librería JQuery despues de tu archivo Javascript, por lo que todas funcionalidades comunes de DOM, eventos, efectos y AJAX de esta todavia no están definidos al momento de querer utilizarlas provocando que el código se rompa y no se ejecute. Deberías importar primero la librería y después tu archivo Javascript.

Estas haciendo la petición AJAX mediante el método POST. Deberías utilizar el método GET para obtener información del servidor.
$.ajax({
      url: 'cargarDatos.php',
      type: 'GET',
      dataType: 'json',
      data: { id : $('#cambiar').val() }
})

Notas *
Estas importando un script de Javascript como si se tratase de una archivo CSS, deberías eliminar esta línea de tu código:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="../F/jquery.min.js">

Si queres crear un objeto con el resultado de la consulta, la mejor alternativa es utilizar mysqli_fetch_object() en vez de traer el resultado como arreglo y crear el objeto manualmente asignado el valor a la clave correspondiente. Importante: las claves van a tener el mismo nombre que las columnas de la tabla.
if($resultado->num_rows > 0){
    $datos = mysqli_fetch_object($resultado);
}

* No es obligatorio realizar estos cambios ya que no contribuyen a resolver el problema pero mejoran el código existente.

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Nothing To Sneeze At
How to sneeze during a pandemic
Sneezing into our elbows may no longer be enough, but sneezing into a mask presents its own problems.
byEliza Goren/Washington Post•September 8, 2020
Sneezing used to be a low-key sign that someone was getting sick or had allergies, and sneezing into your elbow was a polite way to indicate to those around us that we didn't want to give them whatever we might have.
However, the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 6 million Americans and killed at least 180,000, causes a respiratory disease called covid-19 and spreads most easily between people. In the midst of a global pandemic, sneezing into our elbows may no longer be enough.
When we sneeze, cough or talk, different sizes and amounts of respiratory droplets are released into the air, explains Maria Sundaram, a postdoctoral fellow and principal investigator on covid-19 epidemiological research at ICES Ontario. The bigger the droplets are, the quicker they fall to the ground, and the smaller they are, the more likely they are to travel greater distances.
"When you cough or sneeze, these particles can travel much further than they usually would by talking at a normal volume or just exhaling in a normal way," Sundaram says.
The Washington Post has collected thousands of reader questions about life during the coronavirus pandemic. One reader, Vicki Kapaun, wrote in to ask: "What is the etiquette now for sneezing? Sneeze into my mask AND elbow? Remove the mask to sneeze into my elbow like the good old days? I've Googled this and can't find an answer. I find it disgusting to sneeze into my mask and then continue wearing it."
Covering sneezes with our elbows is actually a relatively new phenomenon. It wasn't until 2006, after severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) spread through Asia, that the Central Maine Medical Center released a video that shows how to cough into your elbow.
A study done by the National Institutes of Health found that this was one of the first documented explanations about how to perform this maneuver and the rationale behind it. According to the World Health Organization, the novel coronavirus appears to transmit more easily than SARS, probably because the amount of virus, or viral load, appears to be highest in the nose and throat of infected people shortly after symptoms develop. That's why, with the virus that causes covid-19, everyone needs to be all the more careful to cover their sneezes, because those who don't even know they're sick could be the most contagious.
Although wearing a mask in public settings has been introduced into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for protecting yourself and others from the novel coronavirus, it has not changed its etiquette for coughing and sneezing to include a mask. Whether sneezing into a mask is appropriate, safe or polite remains undetermined.
"It's not a simple yes or no answer," says Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. "The goal is to keep your particles away from other people, and to keep other people's particles away from you. Whether that's through physical distancing or a barrier of some kind, either of those will work."
That's where a mask comes in handy.
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"The reason we're asking people to wear masks is that we want to reduce the amount of those particles that can travel really far away from you," Sundaram says. "While the cloth, homemade masks don't prevent every single little particle from spreading out in the air, they really interrupt the trajectory of a lot of those different particles."
But sneezing into a mask can make it wet, which Murray says makes it less effective. She recommends carrying a backup mask with you when you are in public and happen to sneeze into your mask. That way, you can put your soiled mask into your bag and replace it with a new, clean one.
Sundaram also suggests sneezing into a tissue, because this should catch the droplets in the same way a mask would – as long as you cover your nose and mouth with the tissue.
"Be sure to dispose of the tissue in a safe way, but also immediately clean your hands very well, either with hand sanitizer or washing with soap and water for 20 seconds at least," Sundaram says.
Sundaram also approves of the sneezing into the elbow tactic as long as you remain aware of the fact that you now may have respiratory droplets on your inner elbow. As long as these droplets remain moist, if someone else touches them and then touches their nose or mouth, they could become infected. Sundaram recommends not hugging anyone after you've sneezed into your elbow (something you probably shouldn't be doing anyway, according to the CDC's social distancing recommendations).
Lastly, perhaps the safest option is to go outside when you feel a sneeze coming on. Murray says being outside alone is safer than being inside when you sneeze, because the air circulation is better and will help those droplets disperse. If you don't have a mask on you and are outside, try to sneeze or cough somewhere that is at least 15 to 20 feet away from others.
(c) 2020, The Washington Post


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In early March, I headed back to my alma mater (I went there from Grade 1-12!) to lead a cooking workshop with 10 eager kids. We made Bite-Sized Kitchen's Snacks Menu, and the kids got so excited about working with all the whole ingredients.
Reactions to tasting the raw garlic: everyone wanted to try it!
We made hummus and baba ghanoush, rolled our own energy bites and blended green smoothies.
Here's a little video of the kids singing while they roll the energy bites. I guess it made them happy! Thanks so much to Sherry Lynn Jollymore for the invitation; thanks for having me (back), Sacred Heart!


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Stepparent Adoption Procedure
Procedure for California Stepparent Adoptions – a Practical Guide
Stepparent adoption proceedings are relatively common in San Diego County, California, although they can be extremely difficult to complete depending on the circumstances. A stepparent adoption always begins with the filing of a petition for the adoption. The petitioner is the stepparent that hopes to adopt the child, and the case is filed in the county where the petitioner lives (usually this is the same county as the child). See Family Code 9000(a). The petition should be carefully drafted so that no mistakes are made, which could cause the petition to be denied or delay the process unnecessarily. Along with the petition there is one critical form that is necessary, which is the Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which requires the petitioner to identify the child at issue in the case and their identifying information such as date of birth, along with any cases for which the child is already a part of the proceedings such as a divorce, paternity, domestic violence or juvenile matter. Most often, it is prudent and helpful for the petitioner's spouse (i.e. the parent of the child) to file a Consent to Stepparent Adoption so that it is clear to the court that the stepparent and one of the child's parents agree to the adoption.
Petitions for stepparent adoptions are filed in the Juvenile Court in San Diego County, regardless if there is an open family law case (such as a divorce, paternity, etc.) Many times, there are good reasons for the adoption to occur when one parent is essentially not in the child's life or is contributing nothing to the care and support of the child, such as where the stepparent has excellent healthcare coverage that could be made available to the child after the adoption is completed.
Stepparent adoption cases come in two types: Either they are uncontested or they are contested. This guide discusses both types of cases.
Uncontested Stepparent Adoptions
After the initial petition is filed by the stepparent seeking to adopt his or her spouse's child, the documents must be served on the biological parent. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, and it is important that it is done correctly. Once served, the other parent can sign a form in the presence of the court clerk in their county acknowledging their consent that their parental rights are to be terminated, or in the presence of a notary, probation officer, etc. They can also appear in court on the hearing date to acknowledge their consent, or they can inform the social worker conducting the investigation that they consent. The forms are filed and at the hearing date, the court will terminate the parent's rights and set a further hearing on the adoption (by this time, the social worker will have completed their report and recommended that the stepparent be allowed to adopt).
Contested Stepparent Adoptions
Stepparent adoption cases get extremely difficult when the biological parent that is the "responding party" to the case does not consent to their rights being terminated. There a significant Constitutional protections given to parents, so Courts are not quick to sever that relationship. Unless there is a serious problem with the parent or with the parent-child relationship, the Court will never consider terminating the biological parent's rights.
In contested stepparent adoption cases, the respondent parent has the right to a trial and the right to have an attorney appointed to represent their interests. The Court will routinely appoint an attorney to represent the respondent parent. In these cases, the court will usually set a pretrial conference date and parties are free to conduct their discovery. If there is not a "prima facie" case to terminate the parent's rights (i.e. if none of the statutory grounds allowing the court to terminate parental rights is set forth in the initial petition/complaint), the court will dismiss the petition and that will be the end of it.
Once discovery is completed, the court will set trial and hear evidence on the issue of whether the stepparent's rights should be terminated. The social worker's report will have been submitted to the judge by that time, and the social worker will testify. Any other relevant witnesses will need to testify to support either side's position.
After the trial, if the court decides that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant terminating the biological parent's rights that will be the end of the case. If the court does sever the biological parent's rights, there is a waiting period while the appeal clock ticks away and a further hearing will be set thereafter on the adoption (which will be approved because the report will already have recommended that to happen). The child is brought to court for a wonderful adoption ceremony.
Is there an Investigation Process for Stepparent Adoptions?
Yes. The Court appoints a social worker to complete an investigation as to whether the Court should allow the adoption. They will interview both biological parents, the stepparent and child. They will conduct background checks and usually do a site/home visit. The social worker will generate a written report for the Court. Notably, the Code states, "Except as provided in Section 9000.5, the probation officer, qualified court investigator, licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage family therapist, private licensed adoption agency, or, at the option of the board of supervisors, the county welfare department in the county in which the adoption proceeding is pending shall make an investigation of each case of stepparent adoption." (Fam. Code 9001(a))
Can a Biological Parent's Rights be Terminated in Family Court?
Under limited circumstances, a family court judge that has jurisdiction over a child within a divorce or paternity matter has the authority to terminate the biological parent's rights with respect to a child. This would be a very unique situation, but allowed if the biological parent poses a substantial risk to the child due to their habitual drug or alcohol use, or if the biological parent has failed to communicate or financially support the child for more than one year. These are the same grounds that the Juvenile Court will weigh when determining whether to terminate a parent's rights in a stepparent adoption case. Our law firm has accomplished terminations of parental rights both in Family Court and in Juvenile Court.
Can a Domestic Partner or Same-Sex Marital Partner Seek to Adopt a Child?
Yes. Family Code 9000.5(a) states, "Stepparent adoptions where one of the spouses or partners gave birth to the child during the marriage or domestic partnership, including a registered domestic partnership or civil union from another jurisdiction, shall follow the procedure provided by this section."
For more information about stepparent adoptions, contact our stepparent adoption experts today at (619) 284-4113 or visit our Contact page.


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Superb news for Katie Reed Y12 who has won the Katherine Mansfield Short Story Competition for 2016, receiving fame and a small fortune ($500) in recognition of her wonderful achievement. This prestigious competition was open to all Y12 and Y13 students from Wellington.
Katie's story 'Imperfection' is a creative story about waking up the "morning after" and worrying about what you've eaten the "night before".
Congratulations also to our other girls who had stories shortlisted: Isabella Chaytor-Waddy, Maya Duckworth, Sarah May and Summer O'Dwyer. You can read their stories here.