We suggest that you choose one location for each application, alternating between your inner thighs, inner arms, stomach and chest, massaging gently until the cream is fully absorbed.
In the protocols we use fractions of a small 2.5ml teaspoon as a guide to the amount of cream you should initially use. Our definition of a small teaspoon is one that would normally be used for stirring coffee or tea in Australia. It is not a 5ml metric measuring spoon, nor is it a small souvenir teaspoon or the larger American teaspoon which is also 5ml.
When we refer to a quarter or half a teaspoon, we are suggesting the amount that could be measured by filling the teaspoon to level and dividing it into four or two equal parts. We suggest that you do this once to see how much each amount looks like on your finger tip as a guide as to how much to apply from then on - we are not suggesting you measure each time!
As a general guide to usage, women using the Menstrual Discomfort protocol can expect a jar to last 3 months, and women using the Extreme Menustrual Discomfort, Menopause and Post Menopause protocol can expect a jar to last 2 months.
As there are no man made hormones within Anna's, do not be concerned if you use a little more cream than suggested as your body will dispose of any nutrients it doesn't require.
Counting the first day of your period as DAY 1, commence applying one quarter of a small 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm from DAY 12 to DAY 20 and then half a 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm from DAY 21 until DAY 28, then stop using the cream. Your period should then come and you would recommence using the cream from DAY 12 as above.
If your period comes early stop using the cream. The day your period commenced is DAY 1 and you would start using the cream again on DAY 12 continuing as above.
If a period doesn't arrive after stopping the cream on DAY 28, count to DAY 12 and recommence using the cream as above.
If you are experiencing intermittent periods with hot flushes/night sweats, we would suggest you use the Menopause Protocol.
Be aware that you may initially experience heightened symptoms and this is a positive indication that a shift is taking place.
Counting the first day of your period as DAY 1, commence applying one quarter of a small 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm from DAY 5 to DAY 18 and then increase to half a 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm from DAY 19 until DAY 28, then stop using the cream.
Your period should then come and the day of your period arrives is again DAY 1 and you would recommence using the cream from DAY 5 as above.
If your period doesn't arrive in the within the first five days after stopping the cream on DAY 28, recommence the cream as above and that day would then become DAY 5 of your new cycle.
However, remember whenever you experience a period with normal blood flow that day is always DAY 1 and you would stop using the cream and begin to count to DAY 5 once again.
If you experience spotting mid cycle continue with the cream until DAY 28 or until you experience a full period with normal blood flow if that day is before DAY 28.
If you are experiencing intermittent periods with hot flushes / night sweats, we would suggest you follow the Menopause Protocol.
Counting the first day of your period as DAY 1, commence applying one quarter of a small 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm from DAY 7 through to DAY 20 and then one 2.5ml half teaspoon am and pm from DAY 21 through to DAY 28, then stop using the cream. Your period may come the next day and you will then start using the cream again from DAY 7 as above.
If your period comes early stop using the cream. The day your period commenced is DAY 1 and you would start using the cream again on DAY 7 continuing as above.
If a period doesn't arrive count to DAY 7 and recommence using the cream as above.
Women who haven't had a period for several months and don't know when to start using the cream, may start at any time and the day you commence to use the cream would be counted as DAY 7. You would then follow the protocol above i.e.
teaspoon morning and night until DAY 28, then stop using the cream.
If a period comes, that day is DAY 1 and you would count to DAY 7 before recommencing the cream as before. If a period doesn't arrive count 7 days and recommence using the cream.
Menopausal symptoms should decrease in both intensity and frequency, disappearing by the third month if the above protocol is closely followed.
If at any time during this period hot flushes or night sweats cause undue discomfort, it may help ease your discomfort if a small amount of cream is massaged into your wrists every 15 minutes until the discomfort passes.
If hot flushes or night sweats continue, it may mean that that insufficient cream is being used, or used irregularly.
Women who have elected to come off synthesized hormones may choose to eliminate taking the breaks from using the cream and may need supplementation of additional phyto oestrogens during this period.
If you are a mature woman who has passed through menopause and hasn't has a period for over 12 months you are Post Menopausal.
You may decide to use the cream one quarter of a 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm continually without a break, or as we recommend take a 7 day break each month.
The easiest way to calculate your break is by using a calendar month, with DAY 7 being the 7th day of each month. You would then use one quarter of a 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm for two weeks and the remainder of the month one half a 2.5ml teaspoon am and pm. At the end of the month stop using the cream and wait until the 7th day of the following month and recommence as before.
NB - If you are still suffering from hot flushes or night sweats, we would suggest you initially use the cream morning and night without a break, also rubbing a little cream inot the insides of your wrists when these occur. You will find these flushes and sweats come less often and are less severe and will disappear. We suggest you then begin to create a cycle for yourself as above.
We would expect you to be feeling the benefits after the first three months of using the cream, some women are feeling so good they are inclined to think they no longer need the cream!
If at this time you are feeling great, if you wish you can progressively reduce the amount of cream until you detect that you are sliding off the 'feel good' plateau, at this point you need only increase the amount by a smidgen to reclaim your balance - you then know how much cream is right for you.
If at any time you are under emotional stress or involved in extended physically strenuous activity increasing hormonal demands,it may be helpful for you to increase the dosage during these times. If you use more cream than we suggest there's no need to worry; your body will dispose of any nutirents it doesn't require through your normal disposal systems.
Anna's can also be used as a face cream, however it is important to take a complete break as suggested in your chosen protocol.
If you experience an allergic reaction, you may avoid sensitivity by applying the cream to the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. Experience suggests that after 2 to 3 months of using it in this fashion, you may again be able to use the cream sparingly on your arms and thighs to achieve good allergy free results.
The cream is an excellent facial and body moisturiser, but should only be used within the times indicated in your chosen protocol.
If your symptoms persist we advise you to seek the guidance of a Healthcare Professional, preferably one who is knowledgeable in Natural Therapies. We are happy to answer any queries you may have arising out of use of the cream. Our information line or email will help with anything you would like to know beforehand.
If you follow the appropriate protocol, we are confident that your experience with Anna's Wild Yam Cream will be a positive one.


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Number 15 Inbhear Sceine is a three bedroom holiday home which can accommodate up to 5 people in one double bedroom (ensuite), one twin bedroom and one single bedroom. There is a family bathroom upstairs and also a guest toilet downstairs. Each of the bedrooms has more than adequate storage space.
Downstairs is open plan with a large living/dining area with an open fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances. There is a TV, with both Irish and UK channels, and a DVD player. Wifi is also available.
All bed linen & towels are supplied. There is a private rear garden and off street parking for 2 cars.
Sorry, we cannot provide a cot or highchair
THE SETTING
Inbhear Sceine is a lovely private development of 4* holiday homes on the shores of the beautiful Kenmare Bay Estuary on the Ring of Kerry. Located just over a 15 minute walk into the town of Kenmare with its wonderful selection of Restaurants, traditional Pubs and craft shops this is the ideal choice for your holiday, both in terms of the style of accommodation and Kenmare being the perfect location. Kenmare was recently awarded the accolade of Ireland's best kept town on the whole island of Ireland and deservedly so!
Number 15 has a partial sea view and is just a 30 second stroll from the shore which has been beautifully landscaped to slope down towards the water's edge. A winding path leads to the gate at the water and there are benches set into the grass slopes. A perfect place to while away a beautiful Summer's evening in Kenmare.
Pets are not allowed at Inbhear Sceine however kennels are available locally in Kenmare. Call Shane Dignam on 087 9196660.
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A daily energy charge of €8 per day for June, July and August and €10 per day for all other months of the years applies and is payable in advance of your arrival to Dream Ireland.
When you arrive, the caretaker will ask you for a damage deposit of €150 in cash which will be returned in full to you on your departure providing that the caretaker is happy you have complied with the terms and conditions of rental and there have been no breakages or damages to the property during your stay.
Kenmare lies approximately 30 minutes drive from a host of sandy beaches and it has a very pretty harbour from where you can swim, fish or take a trip on the "Seafari Cruise" to view the wildlife in the area.
Located in the centre of Kenmare is Finnegan's Bike Hire and Toy Shop Tel: 00353 64 6641083
Star Sailing & Adventure Centre
This purpose-built Activity Centre and Bar/Restaurant is fast becoming an essential part of a family holiday in Kenmare. The centre itself is situated on the shores of Kenmare Bay and surrounded by the Caha Mountains just a five minute drive from Kenmare Town Centre. The activities on offer include kayaking, sailing, canoeing, sea kayaking, hillwalking, team games and a Wildlife Safari Cruise on Kenmare Bay. Also on offer are the children's playground, American pedal boats, water trampoline and slide, archery range, soccer pitch with changing facilities and the family walking trail. Star Sailing and Adventure Centre, Dauros, Kenmare, Co. Kerry 064 66 41222.
Bonane Heritage Park:
The Bonane Heritage Park provides visitors with an 1600 metre walk on gravel paths through 5000 years of history while enjoying some breathtaking scenery. Bonane Heritage Park is situated 10Km from Kenmare on the N71 and is open to visitors all year round.
Kenmare boasts two super golf courses. The Ring of Kerry Golf Course is located two miles outside of the town and offers spectacular views of Kenmare Bay from the course itself and also its newly renovated Club House. Dream Ireland guests may avail of special discounted green fees.
Kenmare Golf Club is located in Kenmare Town and follows the shores of Kenmare Bay Estuary.
There are lots of great fishing spots to choose from around Kenmare including Clonee Lake, Kenmare Bay and the Black Valley. Permits can be obtained locally.
The Kerry Way and Beara Way walking routes are ideal for those with an interest in trekking or you could even join the annual summer hike to Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntouhil. The foothills of the famous MacGillycuddy Reeks are right on Kenmare's doorstep.
Kenmare and its vicinity offers some incredible dive spots and wrecks. You may even be lucky enough to come across a dolphin or two. Try-dives are available for beginners and advanced dives for the more experienced. For more information visit Kenmare Bay Diving.
Pony Trekking is the ideal way to explore the hidden treasures of Kenmare and its hinterland. Professional lessons are also available for beginners.
Other activities in the area include quad biking, pet farms, craft workshops and bicycle hire.
Kenmare is known as the jewel in the Ring of Kerry and no wonder with its location between two of the most beautiful touring routes in Europe - the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara. These make for very enjoyable day trips from Kenmare.
Kenmare is a designated Heritage Town of Ireland and the town offers a huge selection of places of historical interest to visit. Even strolling around the town is itself a pleasure with Kenmare having received awards from Entente Floral and the award for the Tidiest Town in Ireland in the year 2000. Kenmare was recently awarded the accolade of Ireland's best kept town on the whole island of Ireland and deservedly so!
There is a Playground in Kenmare. This is a 5 minute walk from the Town Centre.
Killarney is a 40 minute drive and Cork City is just over an hour's drive.
The town of Kenmare, noted for having the cleanest air in Europe, is a mecca for some of the finest restaurants in Ireland. You really will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out, from bar food to seafood and a range of other types of excellent restaurants to experience. The nightlife in Kenmare suits all ages and the hospitality with which you will be greeted is second to none. There is a great selection of pubs and late night bars to choose from with many featuring live music from traditional Irish to rock and modern styles.
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Domestic cars clinch three spots in Consumer Reports' Top Picks list
(February 25, 2015) YONKERS, N.Y. — In its annual Top Picks list, Consumer Reports has crowned four new vehicles — the Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, Subaru Legacy, and Toyota Highlander — with the top honor in each of their respective categories. Domestic automakers picked up two new spots.
For the first time since 1998, three domestic brands were included in Consumer Reports' Top Picks lineup, signaling a resurgence in better-quality vehicles from manufacturers here. The Buick Regal nabbed the best Sports Sedan title, after outpointing the BMW 328i, which held the honor for the last two years. Surprisingly agile, the Regal defies Buick's brand stereotype.
The Chevrolet Impala was named best Large Car, noted for comfort and its luxury-car ride. Tesla's Model S is Consumer Reports' Top Pick for Best Overall vehicle for the second year in a row for its performance and technological innovations.
"Detroit vehicles are breaking through in new categories as Consumer Reports Top Picks. Many have come a long way in performance, technology, improved reliability," said Mark Rechtin, Consumer Reports' cars content development team leader.
Subaru's Forester, Impreza, and Legacy models are Consumer Reports' Top Picks for Small SUV, Compact Car, and Midsized Sedan respectively. The Legacy beat out last year's winner, the Honda Accord (4-cylinder). For the second consecutive year, the Forester was named the best Small SUV in the hottest vehicle segment, compact crossovers, as it's nailed the recipe of combining practicality, safety, fuel economy, value, and interior accommodations.
Consumer Reports' 2015 Top Picks list, Car Brand Report Cards and more from the Annual Auto Issue were released at a press conference Tuesday before the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) in Washington, D.C. For more details and videos of the Top Picks, visit Consumer Reports' 2015 Autos Spotlight.
Historically, Japanese brands have done well on Consumer Reports' Top Picks list, taking more than 70 percent of the spots since 1997. But their hold continues to slip; this year, Japanese brands took six spots — the fewest in the 19-year history of CR's Top Picks. Models from seven brands are represented on this year's list of 10 Top Picks. Only Toyota and Subaru earned more than one spot each on the list.
For its Top Pick for Green Car, Consumers Reports has once again awarded the honor to the Toyota Prius. The Prius has been a Top Pick 14 times since 2002; the only other vehicle since 2001 to be named a Top Pick in the Green Car category was the Honda Civic Hybrid, which took the honor in 2003. The Prius continues to offer the best fuel economy, at 44 mpg overall, of any five-passenger, non-plug-in vehicle.
Consumer Reports' Top Picks are the best all-around models in their categories; they are chosen from 270 vehicles the organization has recently tested. Top Pick models must meet CR's stringent criteria in three areas: performance, reliability, and safety. They must rank at or near the top of their category on overall road test scores; they must have earned an average or better predicted-reliability Rating, based on problems Consumer Reports' subscribers reported on 1.1 million vehicles in the latest survey; and they must perform adequately if included in crash or rollover tests by the government or the insurance industry.
Consumer Reports' 2015 Top Picks By Category:
BEST OVERALL: Tesla Model S ($89,650) For all of the impressive new vehicles released in 2014, none was able to eclipse the innovation of the Tesla, making it the best overall pick for the second year in a row. It's a technological tour de force, a high-performance electric vehicle with usable real-world range, wrapped in a luxury package.
MIDSIZED SEDAN: Subaru Legacy ($24,837) Years ago, people bought Subarus to be practical and pragmatic. Now, it's simply a great car with mainstream appeal and impact. The Legacy provides a quiet, comfortable, and roomy package that also has the best ride among its peers. Its 26 mpg might seem lackluster, but that's with the reassurance of all-wheel drive.
COMPACT CAR: Subaru Impreza (sedan, $21,345) The Impreza's interior packaging is outstanding and recent improvements have made it quieter inside. And, Subaru has finally embraced the need for a contemporary infotainment system. It drinks more fuel than its peers, with an overall 27 mpg, but offers the benefit of all-wheel drive.
GREEN CAR: Toyota Prius ($29,230) The purity of the Prius' functional excellence dictate that—although almost at the end of its model cycle—it remains the best green car pick for the 12th year in a row. Nothing can touch the sweet spot of its affordability, stellar fuel economy, smart-packaging, and blue-chip reliability.
LUXURY CAR: Audi A6 ($56,295) The A6 pampers drivers with extravagant surroundings, a functional, elegant interior, and a plush ride while remaining faithful to its core value of crisp handling on a curvy road. Fuel economy is commendable at 22 mpg when combined with the security of all-wheel drive.
SPORTS SEDAN: Buick Regal ($34,485) Surprisingly agile, the Regal defies Buick's brand stereotype and the value-for-the money equation is strong. Because it's an Opel underneath, it has that Teutonic ride control that provides a Europhile driving experience. The 259-hp, 2.0 liter turbo is sharply integrated with a six-speed automatic and available all-wheel drive.
SMALL SUV: Subaru Forester ($26,814) With the Forester, Subaru has nailed the recipe of combining practicality, safety, fuel economy, and interior accommodations. It offers outstanding value and visibility is terrific. A vehicle Consumer Reports recommends for families with better crash-test results than most of the field.
MIDSIZED SUV: Toyota Highlander ($38,941) The redesigned Highlander has all the versatility and functionality of a minivan, but wrapped in a more macho package – a swagger wagon for the sensible crowd.
MINIVAN: Honda Odyssey ($38,055) The redesigned Odyssey, a living room on wheels with flexible seating for up to eight, rides and handles better than some family sedans and is enjoyable to drive, taking corners with confidence. An all-wheel-drive version is missing from the lineup, and reliability could be better, but, it's still one of the best values on the market.
LARGE CAR: Chevrolet Impala ($39,110) Large and roomy, the Impala has comfortable seats and rides like a true luxury car. The suspension is supple yet responsive, without the body roll that plagues many big cars. The controls are big, intuitive, and easily understood. However, only the V6 version meets Consumer Reports reliability standards.


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1 hour session tailored for school groups as an introduction to crystals, meditation & mindfulness. Complementary to Victorian school syllabus for Prep, Grades 1 and 2.
Contact [email protected] to discuss your incursion.
2.5 hour session for small groups of children. A gentle introduction to the world of crystals through guided meditations, movement and other fun activities including crystal art. Suitable for primary school aged children and includes take-away pouch of crystals, handouts, canvas artwork and certificate of participation. Bookings essential as places are limited.
$45 per child or $80 for two children.
If your child has previously participated in a crystals4kids workshop, this workshop 'more crystals4kids' is the next instalment! In this interactive 2.5 hour session, your child will further explore the world of crystals!
Suitable for primary school aged children and includes take-away pendulum & crystals, handouts, canvas art and certificate of participation. Bookings essential as places are limited.
A 2.5 hour workshop learning about the Solar System - the planets and how their movements affect us. We also explore the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water with lots of fun, interactive activities.
Please note: the facilitator has a current Working with Children check and is qualified in Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis.
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Reporter's Notebook: In Health Care, A Good Price (Or Any Price) Is Hard To Find
By Jenny Gold	 September 14, 2017
A recent story about why Northern California is the most expensive place in the country to have a baby began as a tip from an obstetrician. Dr. Sarah Azad told me that insurers were paying her just a third of what they pay doctors employed by large hospital systems in her town of Mountain View, Calif.
Unfortunately, she explained, she could speak only in general terms. She couldn't share her actual payment rates with me because she was barred from doing so by a gag clause in her contracts with insurers.
So, I called the insurers who pay her, and the hospital systems that employ most of the other obstetricians in Mountain View. They all had the same answer: It would be illegal for them to tell me the dollars and cents.
As it turns out, the vast majority of contracts between doctors or hospitals and insurance companies are subject to a gag clause, which prohibits either party from disclosing negotiated rates. That means it's almost impossible for consumers, researchers or journalists to find actual, accurate numbers, despite the fact that cost differentials among doctors can be so stark. And it's particularly problematic for the growing number of people who have insurance plans with deductibles that can run more than $10,000 for a family.
The underlying problem of our health care system — beyond the corrosive partisan politics — is its high cost. I have long understood that the lack of price transparency is one reason our system stays so expensive. It was a surprise, though, to find out that this opacity is cemented by legally binding contracts.
Think about what this would look like for a mundane purchase, say, a gallon of milk. Advertisements and price tags would disappear, so you couldn't compare prices at different stores. And you wouldn't even know how much you had paid for the milk until you got a bill in the mail weeks or months later. On top of that, the store and the dairy farmer would be barred from telling a journalist or an economist what you had paid.
It's absurd, but I wasn't going to let the absurdity kill my story.
I started by asking all of the health policy analysts, researchers and economists I could find, "How can I find these rates, by physician, for an uncomplicated vaginal delivery?" Everyone told me the same thing: You can't get that.
I searched online, but most of the websites claiming to offer health price transparency offered only "average costs" for specific services in your area. Not much help if you're trying to compare the costs of individual doctors.
Next, I asked Castlight, a "transparency tool" that gathers payment data and allows employees of certain companies to estimate the costs of their medical care. But Castlight told me that as a journalist, I wasn't allowed to have access to the exact pricing information of individual providers. It, too, was subject to the gag clause.
So I turned to the consumers who might have access to those tools. I asked friends and colleagues, and put out social media requests: Would anyone be willing to share the information from the cost estimators they got from their employers or insurers? I found a few willing sources and was able to mine the results of their inquiries to find out the basic cost differentials between independent doctors and those employed by large systems, including Sutter Health.
Unfortunately, these estimators are difficult to use and often provide incomplete data. And when I tried to confirm that information, I ran up against the gag clauses again.
Finally, I found out about a health data company called Amino that was willing to send me the claims data it had been gathering. At last! The Holy Grail! It had hundreds of claims for vaginal births performed by obstetricians in the Bay Area. KHN data correspondent Sydney Lupkin helped me decipher a Medicare provider database to determine where each doctor worked. In cases where the doctor's employment status was unclear, I called the health system or physician directly. We then calculated the median billing amount, on average, for a routine vaginal birth for each health system.
Weeks of digging and data analysis confirmed the imbalance Dr. Azad had told me about at the start of my quest. The few independent doctors left in the Bay Area receive a median amount of $2,408.45 for a routine vaginal delivery, which includes prenatal and postnatal visits. That compares with $5,238.13 for the same bundle of services provided by Stanford physicians and $8,049.84 when the doctors are employed by University of California-San Francisco — a fourfold difference.
Hard data, hard won.
The database we built gave us a strong sense of the cost variation between doctors who work at other health systems and those who have remained independent. But it did not include enough claims from the largest hospital system in the region, Sutter Health. For Sutter, I used the data from the online cost estimators, and found that obstetricians employed by the system are reimbursed about $6,452 for a vaginal delivery.
It's no accident that data on physician costs are so hard to find. Its inaccessibility allows hospitals to keep raising their prices. It's simply not in their interest for the public to know how much they're charging. And insurers don't want other doctors or hospitals to see the high prices they've agreed to pay, for fear they would demand the same.
In the end, all of us — through our insurance premiums and our taxes — pay a price for non-transparency.
Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News September 14, 2017


Curfew was relaxed for six hours on Monday in Bhadrak, where 80 people were arrested in connection with violence triggered by abusive remarks against Hindu deities, even as social media platforms remained blocked in the area to prevent spread of rumours.
Odisha Home Secretary Asit Tripathy said normalcy has been restored in the violence-hit town. There was report of a stray incident that occurred during curfew relaxation hours, but it was promptly handled by security personnel, he said. DGP K B Singh said 80 people have arrested and eight cases registered in connection with the arson and violence that took place in the town.
Among those arrested one person was held in connection with the stray incident, he said adding the situation was "fully under control" and normalcy was restored in the town as shops, markets, business establishments, offices, ATMs and banks opened during the curfew relaxation period. The curfew, which was imposed on Friday, was relaxed from 8 am to till 2 pm during the day to allow people to procure essential commodities and do their daily chores, Bhadrak Collector Gyana Ranjan Das said.
He said the administration and security forces are keeping a close watch and the future course of action would be decided after a review of the situation in the town, where violence had erupted after some persons allegedly posted offensive remarks against Hindu deities on the social media.


The DIM 100 Static installation targets tabletop and manual processes, and can be quickly integrated into existing workflow with little technical experience.
And various fasteners to tighten the structure together.
Attach the DIM 100 camera head to the top of the L tube using the 4 self tapping screws (size 14) and a #2 philips screw driver.
Attach the base of extension tube to the baseboard using the 4 hex head screw and nuts (size 1/4" - 20) and a 11mm socket or wrench.
Attach bottom of the L tube to the extension tube.
The base of the dimensioner takes up 21.65" x 16.14" (550 mm x 410 mm) of space.
In order to maximize the viewing area of the camera arrays, the center of the scale should align roughly with the center of camera array. If the scale does not sit well with the base board, rotate the base board to allow the scale to sit directly below the camera.
The area within the field of view of the camera should be free of clutter and moving objects.
When dimensioning a parcel, it is highly recommended all other objects higher than the dimensioning surface be cleared from the field of view (see illustration below). If objects cannot be removed from the field of view, they need to stay completely still as the parcel is being dimensioned.
Make sure the camera sits parallel to the dimensioning surface and connect to the camera through the Tricolops Dimensioning App. Adjust the position of the camera as necessary, and use 5mm hex key to tighten the three connectors.


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Dr. Delroy Beckford is an Attorney-at-Law with practice interests in trade remedies, customs, and international economic law. A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Beckford is also a Research Fellow at the Division of Global Affairs, Centre for Law and Justice, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, and Co-Founder of the Global Trade Law and Development Centre. He was appointed Senior Legal Counsel in June 2007. Dr. Beckford is a Member of the Jamaican Bar Association and a Member of the American Society of International Law, where he is a Contributing Editor to its publication, International Legal Materials.
A past student of Jamaica College, he completed a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science at the University of the West Indies in 1992, and in 1994 he completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, also at the University of the West Indies. In 2000, he completed his Master's degree in international commercial law at the Columbia University School of Law in New York, and in 2007 a Ph.D. in Global Affairs (specializing in International Economic Law) at the Division of Global Affairs, Centre for Law and Justice, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, U.SA.
Prior to joining the Fair Trading Commission, Dr. Beckford worked as Legal Counsel to the Jamaica Customs Department, Litigation Associate at Dunn Cox, Group Legal Counsel to Caricom Investments Limited, Senior Legal Counsel to the Anti-dumping and Subsidies Commission, and has lectured at the University of the West Indies in public international law and the law of international economic development. His research interests include international business transactions law and the law relating to the World Trade Organization. His dissertation entitled "The Appellate Body's Interpretation of Trade Remedy Agreements: Exploring the Relationship between Judicial Activism and Power Asymmetries", examines the extent to which Appellate Body decisions that may be characterized as activist are attributable to power configurations within trade remedy disputes. Dr. Beckford is the author of the book Power and Judicial Activism in the WTO: The Appellate Body's Interpretation of Trade Remedy Agreements.


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First show in 2+ years
It's been awhile. It feels good. And weird. Good and weird.
Book Review: The Storyteller by Dave Grohl
Edit: I wrote this on the morning of March 25th. Later that day, we find out news that Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died while on tour with the band in Colombia.
An excerpt from the book on the fast friendship between Taylor and Dave:
"Taylor and I had become practically inseparable since he had joined the band the year before, becoming devious partners in crime from day one. During his stint as Alanis Morissette's drummer, long before he became a Foo Fighter, we would bump into each other backstage at festivals all over the world, and our chemistry was so obvious that even Alanis herself once asked him, "What are you going to do when Dave asks you to be his drummer?" Part Beavis and Butthead, part Dumb and Dumber, we were a hyperactive blur of Parliament Lights and air drumming wherever we went…"
One way to know I'm getting old is that I'm reading (and enjoying!) all sorts of biographies. Some of the more recent ones I've read are about Bad Religion and Kurt Cobain. There's something especially fascinating about sitting down and learning about the people who shaped the soundtrack to my adolescent life.
Anyway, The Storyteller by Dave Grohl has been on my to-read list for a bit now. He's always seemed like such a character and though I don't consider them one of my favorites, I've definitely enjoyed listening to the Foo Fighters over the years.
His story seems so improbable. (Interestingly, I said the same thing after reading Heavier than Heaven: "Also, after reading this, I think it's incredible and seemingly improbable that Nirvana actually happened.")
How did this guy go from a scrawny, goofy high school dropout who was just bashing on the drums for Scream (and then onto Nirvana) to fronting a mega rock band, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, appearing / performing at countless awards shows, the White House and appearing on Saturday Night Live more than any other musician?
Luck, being in the right place at the right time, and raw tenacity. Plus, being open to whatever the universe throws at him and always up for going along for the ride.
He reflects on his life as he's gotten older:
"Sometimes I forget that I've aged. My head and my heart seem to play this cruel trick on me, deceiving me with the false illusion of youth by greeting the world every day through the idealistic, mischievous eyes of a rebellious child finding happiness and appreciation in the most basic, simple things."
Aye, I hear that!
He writes about how much music affected and shaped his life and it's so true. How he spent countless hours practicing guitar and drums by playing along to his favorite bands. I can relate — I remember looping songs over and over again so I could try to nail certain guitar riffs and trying to imagine the slightest bit of what it would be like to be a rock star.
The book is a quick read and I found myself wanting more details about every aspect of his life. But I found myself laughing out loud at a number of parts, and nodding my head in agreement in others (the passages he writes on being a dad and how much his daughters mean to him got me good).
Anyway, if you appreciate Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters, or rock music in general, you'll probably dig this.
My top music of 2021
Spotify has wrapped (which is fun and cool) and I had some initial opinions on it, via Twitter:
My Spotify Wrapped 2021 is just going to be kids songs all the way down, isn't it?
Fortunately, it wasn't! With regards to looking back at musical tastes, I've always been partial about Last.FM and it's also a fun thing to look back on when I remember to grab the data in time — especially since Spotify Wrapped is fully baked around the beginning of December. (Though, that's probably because a lot of people's profiles will be overrun with Christmas music.)
My top artists for 2021 are:
1. Bad Religion
2. Bob Dylan
3. Dispatch
4. Fat Freddy's Drop
5. The Sounds
6. Hot Water Music
7. Joe Strummer
8. Polyphia
9. Bing Crosby
10. The Beatles
Bad Religion tops the list due to reading their biography earlier this year and just really going back through their catalog remembering some of their songs.
It's kind of interesting comparing it to my musical tastes from 10 years ago. Hot Water Music and Bob Dylan were there. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Book Review: Do What You Want by Jim Ruland
Bad Religion was probably one of my top 3 favorite bands while growing up as an angsty teenager. As I've gotten older, I've lost some of my punk rock sensibilities and the desire to keep up with the bands that I used to love so much.
But I have so many pleasant and vivid memories of listening to various albums on full blast in my room or car, while driving around during the sweltering Southern California summers. I remember wearing my cross buster t-shirt and feeling so smug when a fellow student (who went to one of these crazy mega churches) in a high school class asked "why on Earth would you wear something like that?" I remember keeping a dictionary nearby to look up every third word of a song because their wordy lyrics were so ridiculously complex.
And although some of their albums came out half a decade or more before I started listening to them, "Suffer", "No Control", "Against the Grain", and "Generator" were critical components in the sound track of my teenage life.
I think one of the reasons I liked them so much was because their lyrics were a bit more highbrow than the average punk band of the day. It was less "fuck yeah anarchy, smash shit up" and more thought provoking stuff that pondered our existence and place in the universe — for example, these lyrics from "No Control":
There's no vestige of beginning, no prospect of an end
When we all disintegrate it will all happen again, yeah
If you came to conquer, you'll be king for a day
But you too will deteriorate and quickly fade away
Hopeless? Sure! But also a thought provoking message about how the universe and existence is about so much more than just us and what we do? Sure! Excuse me while I go listen to this song real quick.
Anyway, it's been awhile since I've given them a serious listen, so, imagine my surprise when I see a friend add "Do What You Want", a biography about Bad Religion, to their reading list. A book?! About Bad Religion?!
The book spans 40 years of the band's history, from their first practice sessions inside a hot garage in the valley, to their most recent album (Age of Unreason). (Have they really been at it for forty years and have something like 17 albums!? It's really unbelievable to me that these guys are pushing 60 and still at it and enjoying it.)
Despite being fairly emotionless and dry (imagine reading about a history of a band in a newspaper article), this book was a really easy read. There's nothing scandalous or exceptionally profound within, but it does share interesting anecdotes from tours and recording sessions of every album they've put out. And hey, I definitely learned some interesting things about the band!
I also found myself flipping back and forth between this book and then loading up Spotify in order to listen to various songs and albums that were mentioned. I forgot how good some of these early albums are. And I've really missed out on some of the more recent stuff. There are some good tunes there.
All in all, the book provided a nice sense of nostalgia and even helped me rediscover some more recent tunes from one of my all-time favorites.
Do What You Want by Jim Ruland and Bad Religion
Book Review: "Heavier Than Heaven" by Charles Cross
2020 has been crazy. Somehow, I just finished my 65th book of the year — Heavier Than Heaven, a biography of Kurt Cobain by Charles Cross.
I vaguely remember how big of a deal Kurt Cobain's death was when I was in middle school, but I never really thought too much about him as a person, or the deeper meaning behind various Nirvana songs. All this, despite being a huge part of the sound track of my teenage life.
One of my biggest takeaways after reading this book was: how can you help those who don't want it?
What a tortured, tormented soul who really struggled with life. I honestly felt down and depressed after reading certain parts of this book. I would put it down and mope about the house while I processed what I just read.
That said, another part of the book that I really enjoyed and appreciated was hearing how much joy and life his daughter brought to his life and how much he loved being a dad.
Also, after reading this, I think it's incredible and seemingly improbable that Nirvana actually happened.
I often found myself flipping between this book and Spotify to listen to various Nirvana songs that were mentioned, trying to appreciate them in a new light and really hear them and looking at various performances on YouTube.
Thanks to things like Rdio and Sonos, I listened to a ridiculous amount of music in 2013. Here are my top bands from the last year. See also 2012 and 2011.
1. Bob Dylan (509 plays)
2. Pretty Lights (488 plays)
3. Daft Punk (382 plays)
4. Dispatch (377 plays)
5. Calexico (372 plays)
6. Frank Turner (366 plays)
7. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (365 plays)
8. Alt-J (323 plays)
9. Wild Belle (318 plays)
10. The Sounds (268 plays)
Data via Last.FM
Thanks to Last.FM, I've compiled a list of the top artists I listened to in 2012. See my previous list for 2011 right here.
My top artists and musicians of 2012:
1. Mocean Worker (463 plays)
2. Hot Water Music (383 plays)
3. Johnny Cash (373 plays)
4. Imagine Dragons (359 plays)
6. Trampled by Turtles (282 plays)
7. The International Noise Conspiracy (268 plays)
8. State Radio (267 plays)
9. Of Monsters and Men (220 plays)
10. Bob Dylan (207 plays)
Fox Theater in Oakland
This past Friday, we saw Beats Antique play at the Fox Theater in Oakland.
In fact, I've written about them before, 2 years ago! It was a fantastic show — featuring a combination of electronic / world music and belly dancing.
Here are few photos from around Fox Theater before the show (taken with iPhone 4 and Hipstamatic).
According to my Last.FM profile, here are my top artists (and number of times I've listened to their songs) for 2011.
3. The Wooden Birds (502 plays)
6. Bad Religion (406 plays)
8. Otis Redding (338 plays)
9. Against Me! (329 plays)
10. Amos Lee (325 plays)
It's Monday, but it isn't…
I've been messing around with the ridiculously cheesy (but pretty fun) Songify app on the iPhone which auto-tunes spoken word and applies it to a backing musical track.
I thought I'd make my own musical debut. Rebecca Black, watch out!
It's Monday. (Only it isn't, because I'm dumb and recorded this song this morning — when it was actually Tuesday.)
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Trump administration slashes imperiled spotted owls' habitat
by: GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press
Posted: Jan 13, 2021 / 06:36 PM CST / Updated: Jan 14, 2021 / 12:48 PM CST
FILE – In this May 8, 2003, file photo, a Northern Spotted Owl flies after an elusive mouse jumping off the end of a stick in the Deschutes National Forest near Camp Sherman, Ore. The Trump administration has slashed more than 3 million acres of protected habitat for the northern spotted owl in Oregon, Washington and northern California, much of it in prime timber locations in Oregon's coastal ranges. Environmentalists are accusing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under President Donald Trump of taking a "parting shot" at protections designed to help restore the threatened owl species. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday that it would slash millions of acres of protected habitat designated for the imperiled northern spotted owl in Oregon, Washington state and Northern California, much of it in prime timber locations in Oregon's coastal ranges.
Environmentalists immediately decried the move and accused the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under President Donald Trump of taking a parting shot at protections designed to help restore the species in favor of the timber industry. The tiny owl is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and was rejected for an upgrade to endangered status last year by the federal agency despite losing nearly 4% of its population annually.
"This revision guts protected habitat for the northern spotted owl by more than a third. It's Trump's latest parting gift to the timber industry and another blow to a species that needs all the protections it can get to fully recover," said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director for the Center for Biological Diversity.
Timber groups applauded the decision, which won't take effect for 60 days. More thinning and management of protected forests is necessary to prevent wildfires, which devastated 560 square miles (1,450 square kilometers) of spotted owl habitat last fall, said Travis Joseph, president of the American Forest Resources Council. Of that, about 300 square miles (777 square kilometers) is no longer considered viable for the birds.
Loss of the ability to log in areas protected for the spotted owl has devastated rural communities, he said. The 3.4 million acres (1.4 million hectares) removed from federal protections Wednesday includes all of Oregon's so-called O&C lands, which are big timber territory. The more than 2 million acres (809,000 hectares) are spread in a checkerboard pattern over 18 counties in western Oregon.
"This rule rights a wrong imposed on rural communities and businesses and gives us a chance to restore balance to federal forest management and species conservation in the Pacific Northwest," Joseph said.
The Fish and Wildlife Service agreed in a settlement with the timber industry to reevaluate the spotted owls' protected territory following a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision involving a different federally protected species.
The Trump administration has moved to roll back protections for waterways and wetlands, narrow protections for wildlife facing extinction and open more public land to oil and gas drilling.
But for decades, the federal government has been trying to save the northern spotted owl, a native bird that sparked an intense battle over logging across Washington, Oregon and California.
The dark-eyed owl prefers to nest in old-growth forests and received federal protections in 1990, a listing that dramatically redrew the economic landscape for the Pacific Northwest timber industry and launched a decadeslong battle between environmentalists and loggers. Old-growth Douglas firs, many 100 to 200 years old, that are preferred by the owl are also of great value to loggers.
After the owl was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, earning it a Time magazine cover, U.S. officials halted logging on millions of acres of old-growth forests on federal lands to protect the bird's habitat. But the population kept declining, and it faces another threat: competition from the barred owl.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has since said the northern spotted owl warrants being moved up to the more robust "endangered" status because of continued population declines. But the agency refused to do so last year, saying other species took higher priority.
That decision is facing a legal challenge led by the Center for Biological Diversity.
This story was first published on Jan. 13, 2021. It was updated on Jan. 14, 2021, to correct the amount of owl habitat devastated by Oregon wildfires last fall. About 560 square miles (1,450 square kilometers) of potential owl habitat burned, not 300 acres, and 300 square miles (777 square kilometers) is no longer considered viable for the birds.
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday on optimism over the new U.S. administration that earlier set off a rally on Wall Street.
Hopes are high that President Joe Biden's administration will mean more support for the struggling U.S. economy, starting a recovery that's crucial for the export-driven Asian region.
by DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press / Jan 20, 2021
United Airlines said Wednesday that it finished one of the worst years in its history by losing $1.9 billion in the last three months of 2020, and it predicted more of the same in the first quarter of this year.
The loss was wider than analysts expected. The number of U.S. airline passengers had been building slowly since May but was hammered again when COVID-19 cases began surging in the fall, causing health experts to beg people to stay home.


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The effects of exchange-rate volatility on commodity trade between the U.S. and Brazil
Mohsen Bahmani-Oskooee, Hanafiah Harvey, Scott W. Hegerty
Penn State Mont Alto
As Brazil continues its emergence as a major world economy, it has enjoyed both increased trade and capital inflow-fueled currency appreciations. But while it is often thought that exchange-rate volatility hurts trade, the economic literature has found that this is not always true. This study examines bilateral export and import flows between the United States and Brazil from 1971 to 2010, using cointegration analysis to estimate the effects of this risk. This study arrives at three main conclusions. First, while the majority of industries are not affected by volatility in the long run, an unexpectedly large share of those that are affected responds positively to increased risk. Second, sensitivity to risk differs markedly by industry sector: Brazilian exports of agricultural products are particularly harmed, while U.S. machinery imports are not impacted at all. Finally, products with small trade shares more likely to respond to increased uncertainty than are major exporters.
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Bahmani-Oskooee, M., Harvey, H., & Hegerty, S. W. (2013). The effects of exchange-rate volatility on commodity trade between the U.S. and Brazil. North American Journal of Economics and Finance, 25, 70-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.najef.2013.03.002
Bahmani-Oskooee, Mohsen ; Harvey, Hanafiah ; Hegerty, Scott W. / The effects of exchange-rate volatility on commodity trade between the U.S. and Brazil. In: North American Journal of Economics and Finance. 2013 ; Vol. 25. pp. 70-93.
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Martin Edelmann
International Accounting Standards Board
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Martin Edelmann joined the International Accounting Standards Board in July 2012 and was reappointed to serve a second term in 2017. Prior to his appointment, he served as a member of the Accounting Standards Committee of Germany (DRSC) and as a senior advisor at German consultancy firm zeb.rolfes.schierenbeck.associates. Mr Edelmann is a former head of group reporting at Deutsche Bank AG, where he was responsible for internal and external reporting from 1997 to 2011. During his time at the bank, he oversaw a number of major projects, including the bank's conversion from US GAAP to IFRS Standards in 2007.
Before joining Deutsche Bank, Mr Edelmann worked at KPMG for nine years, providing audit services primarily for financial institutions. During his time with KPMG, he qualified as a chartered accountant.
Mr Edelmann was a member of the accounting working group of the German Banking Association for 14 years and served as its chairman from 2004 to 2011.


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Articles by Josh Suman
Eastlake drops Montana, headed to World Series with...
By Josh Suman • August 9, 2013 1:51 pm
Eastlake Little League is headed to the Little League World Series after beating Idaho in the Northwest Regional tournament.
Sammamish teen travels to Denmark, Sweden for soccer...
A team from Benson Soccer took a group of Washington players from around the state to Denmark and Sweden.
Eastlake All Stars win two more, set for...
By Josh Suman • August 5, 2013 12:15 pm
The Sammamish squad is among the final four teams in the tournament playing for a spot in the Little League World Series.
Staying out of trouble | On the Course...
By Josh Suman • July 25, 2013 11:47 am
Bellevue College Running Start student and standout Skyline High School golfer Brian Mogg joins the Reporter for another installment of golf tips.
Eight straight wins send Eastlake to regionals |...
By Josh Suman • July 24, 2013 6:29 pm
Eastlake Little League captured a state championship and will head to California for a chance to make the Little League World Series.
Afternoon with the Globetrotters | Youth sports feature
The Harlem Globetrotters were in Issaquah this week for a series of camps at 24 Hour Fitness focused on positive messages about anti-bullying.
Klatt, Harwin lead locals at Sea Fair Tri...
By Josh Suman • July 23, 2013 12:24 pm
A 16-year-old from Issaquah finished fourth in the BRI Triathlon at Seafair, leading a host of locals.
A legacy of giving | Sammamish foundation still...
In 2002, the life of a Sammamish teen was cut short. More than a decade later, his legacy lives on stronger than ever because of the work of a community that wanted nothing more.
Issaquah players, coaches help lacrosse team to tourney...
Issaquah was well represented on Team Washington, as the Coho took the title at Tri-State National Lacrosse Tournament.
A tradition of giving | Prep sports feature
Skyline is known on the football field for winning state championships. Players are making sure the Spartans are known off the field as well.
Eastlake softball All Stars win state title |...
Eastlake is headed to regionals in softball for the first time in program history after capturing the Little League state title.
Eastlake headed to state after storming through District...
The District 9 champions are headed to the state Little League tournament.
Former Skyline, current UW football player Williams arrested...
By Josh Suman • July 9, 2013 6:11 pm
Kasen Williams was a star on the field at Skyline and has continued his on-field success with the Washington Huskies.
Former Eastside Catholic, Oregon State pitcher Matt Boyd...
The former prep star at Eastside Catholic and author of one of the masterful performances in College World Series history, Matt Boyd chats with the Reporter.
Getting comfortable with the putter | On the...
By Josh Suman • July 2, 2013 12:19 pm
The Reporter opens its series with local prep golf standout Brian Mogg by taking a look at how to keep it under control on the green.
Hockey would be right at home here |...
By Josh Suman • June 27, 2013 2:42 pm
Since Chris Hansen and Co. made their plans known to secure an NBA franchise for Seattle and build a state-of-the-art arena in Sodo, the passion from Sonics fans has been inspiring. But recently, with the news Seattle is poised as a backup plan for the fledgling Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL, my own imagination started wandering.
Following 'The Bull' | Community sports feature
World Champ, Olympian brings life skills to mat in Sammamish for ninth year
Skyline, Bellevue crack MaxPreps list of top football...
The Spartans came in at number 20, while Bellevue was ranked 10th by MaxPreps.com.
Pulling for each other | Community sports feature
Sammamish Rowing Association a gathering place for fitness, competition
TeenFest returns to Sammamish
Sixth annual event focused on local music, building community for teen population.


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December 21, 2018 by Evan
The Center for Western Priorities
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How do you change the conversation around public lands to one that focuses on responsible use and conservation?
RALLY helped launch the Center for Western Priorities, a communications hub known for its fast and savvy ability to drive an earned media and policy narrative around the responsible use of public lands in the Mountain West. RALLY guided several targeted advertising campaigns aimed at connecting with outdoor voters and moving decision makers to protect public lands.
RALLY designed and led a variety of provocative advocacy and advertising campaigns. "Winning the West" is an ongoing opinion research and communications project intended to educate candidates and campaigns about how important it is to show support for public lands and access to the outdoors. "U-Turn Utah" called on Utah's state leaders to make a "U-Turn" away from their efforts to privatize public lands and applied political pressure by encouraging travelers to spend their recreation dollars in a state that respects public lands. "Monuments to America" highlighted the overwhelming support for national monuments and called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, to abandon his plan to shrink or eliminate some of America's most treasured protected public lands.
The advertising campaigns, supported by local coalition events, connected with our targeted audiences and achieved their goals. Our "Winning the West" theory was proved as winning candidates used outdoor issues to separate themselves and connect with voters in closely watched Mountain West races. "U-Turn Utah" advertising contributed to declining public and stakeholder support for the public lands take-over proposal in Utah and served as a warning against similar efforts in other states. The "Monuments to America" campaign put Secretary Zinke on the defensive over the monuments review process and helped to limit the scope of the monuments under threat of elimination.
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Clogging Leads to Opportunities
Bixby resident Dyan Kincaid has traveled the world with her dancing and educational work.
Dyan Kincaid made her way into the clogging world at age 5.
Lily Diagostine, Reporter
When David Kincaid asked his wife, Dyan, if she thought they should pack up their family and move to Thailand in 2010, her reaction was, "Sure, why not?"
Dyan Kincaid is shown with her family when they lived in Thailand.
Her spontaneous attitude was long in the making because her optimistic approach to new opportunities had previously led the Bixby resident to winning a national championship in two-couple clogging when she was a girl.
In her home town of Etowah, North Carolina, Dyan Kincaid began clogging at age 3 when a family friend asked if she was interested in being on a team. So Kincaid began her clogging career, unaware of future success.
In 1985, Kincaid traveled to Florida to compete in the two-couple championship. There she met actor Leonard Nimoy on a beach.
"He was driving a beach buggy," she says casually, and she even got a ride with the Star Trek celebrity.
Two-couple clogging is performed with two boys and two girls, and involves dancing to folk or bluegrass music in pairs.
Kincaid, through the years, clogged with three teams, competed for a while and worked professionally with a team as headliners and entertainers. She clogged in the North Carolina exhibit for the World's Fair in 1984 in New Orleans.
"We were the big dogs," she says.
Kincaid continued to clog occasionally for events after getting married and having children. Then a new opportunity presented itself.
Her husband, David, received a call about an administrative position at a school in Bangkok. They both had interviews with school officials at 2 a.m. because "there's a 12 hour time difference," Kincaid says.
Both were hired and had just two weeks to leave the United States, so they put their cars on Craigslist and had a buyer the next morning. They found homes for their four dogs and nearly 20 chickens. They had to drive to Atlanta to get passports because it was the only place that could process them fast enough.
"It was all by God," Kincaid says.
Everything worked out and they enjoyed two years in Bangkok. The Kincaids returned to the United states in order to work in Tulsa for Epic Charter School and because they wanted their four children to be prepared for college. Their daughter Ariana is a senior at Bixby High.
By taking a chance and saying yes to opportunity, Kincaid's interesting experiences have all panned out beautifully.
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