text:
An Open Letter To Everyone - This Is My Brave
300+ Storytellers
#myrecoverydiary
Mental Health Short Films
Beneath The Vest: First Responder Mental Health
WHYY Film
About & Our Team
What is "OC87" Anyway?
An Open Letter to Everyone
by Jennifer Marshall
Dear Wondering If I Should Share:
I used to be like you. Why should I air my dirty laundry? Why should other people hear about my problems? What if my friends all think I'm weird if they know my brain is broken?
I had those same fears. After being hospitalized four times I wondered if I had any friends left. My anxiety and paranoia made it a struggle to leave the house. I figured I probably wasn't missed.
Life was good before mental illness invaded my world. Going from being the leading recruiter of an agency where I was making six figures at the age of twenty-six to being taken out of my home strapped down to a stretcher and later placed in a mental hospital was demoralizing. My reputation was shot to hell, or at least it felt like it. I had no idea how I was going to pick up the pieces of my life that were scattered all over the floor.
My bipolar disorder told me I wasn't smart or successful or fun anymore. My anxiety tickled my limbs until I curled up in the fetal position only I wasn't crying from laughter. My depression told me I had nothing left to live for. It shot vivid images into my subconscious and I couldn't shut them out.
Jenn in 2006, 2 months after back-to-back hospitalizations when her illness first emerged
Somehow I realized, in the midst of these conversations with the afflictions in my brain, that this was all happening to me for a reason. My pride screamed, "You don't want to become a statistic!" while a tiny voice stirred a passion deep inside me to share my story. I wanted to be known for what I created because of what happened to me.
I wanted to make a comeback, and desperately needed it to count for something.
So in August of 2011, I set out on an adventure with no idea where it would lead. My most recent hospitalization for mania was sixteen months in my rearview. Looking back now I can easily see how those early weeks of writing pushed me into hypomania. But like the good role model I was trying to portray, I nipped it in the bud by easing up on my obsession with my new blog.
We publish a new mental health recovery story each week.
Get an email with the link on Thursdays:
Eagerness oozed out of my fingertips as they tapped the keyboard. I polled my family and husband to get their permission to put my real name on the blog after writing anonymously for a week or two.
My mom thought the moms at my son's preschool might not let him have friends over for playdates if they knew of my illness. Her words stung, but I knew there was a possibility she was right. My dad agreed. My husband was more sympathetic, gently encouraging me to keep writing, but still without my name attached to it.
Another photo of Jenn in 2006, soon after her diagnosis
I asked my psychiatrist and therapist to each weigh in, figuring they both see plenty of patients and have a ton of experience, they'd both have good insight. I even asked a few of my close friends what they thought.
They all advised against disclosure. The stigma is too great, they said. I could still share my story anonymously, it was still good to share. People would still find my words.
But it wouldn't be the same.
By telling me to keep my story private online, they were also telling me to abstain from talking about my illness in real life. Sweep those shards of my past under the rug. No one needs to know about them.
We both know they were wrong.
My gut told me I needed to put my heart out there. That I needed to demonstrate — to those who found my work and to myself — that I was bigger than stigma.
Hiding behind the mask of a pen name and ambiguous photos made me look and feel like a coward.
Jenn and her husband
If people can blog about their battles with cancer, why couldn't I write about my rock-star fight with a brain illness? I had my lime green boxing gloves on and wanted to wave them in the air and kiss them because I'd won. Wasn't that worth celebrating?
It devastated me to be told to remain silent about something that had happened to me, the trauma of the aftermath, and my subsequent rise from the dirt that could have become my grave. I never asked for this condition, and so why am I being told to keep quiet about it? Mental illness is a piece of my life that I've fought so hard to fix.
8 Tips for Telling Your Own Story
Do you have a story to tell? Chances are, you do. This free guide will walk you through our Editor in Chief's top suggestions.
My story matters. And so does yours.
Someone in the world is suffering from the same mental health disorder you have. Think of the potential of that person reaching the end of his rope. He's lost almost all hope. But randomly one night, he finds himself online searching for "how to overcome depression" or "stop anxious thoughts" or whatever he types into the search bar and the next thing he knows he's reading your words. Or listening to your music. Or appreciating your tumblr page for the quotes you've collected that keep you going.
He found hope. Your hope. It gives him strength. He keeps going. Keeps on fighting.
All because you decided to share your story. You made a difference.
Photo courtesy of Julie Fischer McCarter at Shoot Photo Inc.
I know this can happen because it's happened to me more times than I can count. I put my real name on my story in April of 2013 and it was the best decision I've made for my mental health.
Living a life with an ever-present fear of not being able to reveal a certain part of yourself isn't truly living. Once I was able to accept my illness for what it is — treatable and manageable — I was able to open up completely, shedding the shame and embarrassment so that I could speak out as an advocate.
Listen, I know not everyone is wired like I am. Not everyone wants to call attention to their illness and make it their career, as I have. But at least take advantage of the opportunity when it comes up. How much easier would it be for friends and family to help us cope with our condition if they knew our triggers? Why not tell them how they can best support you in your recovery journey?
I want you to know that I get what it feels like to be scared to talk about having mental illness. Being vulnerable and opening up about our biggest struggles in life is never a walk in the park. But you know what? Every time I've opened up to someone in my life about my past, and about the fact that I have to manage my illness each and every day, I'm brought closer to that person just by sharing this invisible thing about myself. By telling them what I hold closest to my heart, I'm telling them I trust them with a fragile piece of me.
No one has used it against me.
Jenn and her kids, photo by Julie Fischer McCarter at Shoot Photo Inc.
Instead, the act of telling my story has made my life so much richer, overflowing with deeper, more meaningful relationships with the people I love. I've even developed gratitude for my bipolar disorder.
Why? Because it's allowed me to see that shimmering light can come from the fiercest darkness. That a person's lowest point isn't the end of their story, in fact, it's usually the beginning. Because of mental illness I've grown more empathetic to the battles people face. It's made me a better, more active and engaged listener. It's made me a better person.
We're in this together. And when we combine our voices and speak out because we have nothing to hide, we cultivate a powerful sense of community. A community that broadcasts it's okay to reach out for help.
Life is too short not to take a brave stand against stigma, don't you think? Since opening up, I've received hundreds of emails and messages from grateful readers and their words have become like fuel to me, igniting my passion for sharing my recovery story to help people know they are not alone. The same could be true for you. I know it. I know you can find your voice.
Jenn and her creative partner Anne Marie Ames with the debut cast of "This Is My Brave – the show"
Last year I launched a non-profit called This Is My Brave to inspire those affected by mental illness to speak out in a theater performance, telling their stories through essays, poetry and original music. The show was a brilliant success, thanks to the courageous individuals who gave of their time and talents to participate. Ironically, the discrimination my mom feared I'd be submitting myself to by revealing my identity never happened. Those moms instead wrapped their arms around me in support as I had hoped they would.
And my parents have since changed their tune about disclosure. After seeing how healing it's been for me, how could they not?
I urge you to peel the weight off your shoulders. You don't need to keep carrying around the secret of living with a mental illness. Why not try what it feels like to walk through life unburdened, unashamed, unafraid? There are people out there who could be saved by reading your words, by being privileged enough to know your story.
I hope you decide to share.
Your friend writing openly to change the world,
EDITOR IN CHIEF / EDITOR: Gabriel Nathan | DESIGN: Leah Alexandra Goldstein | PUBLISHER: Bud Clayman
#BustStigma with a tax deductible donation now.
See Related Recovery Stories: Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health First Person Essays
Jennifer Marshall is a wife and mom to Owen (6) and Vivian (4). Before kids, Jennifer enjoyed a successful career as a recruiter, but several years ago traded in her resume-filtering skills to freelance write and run a non-profit. She began blogging anonymously about living with bipolar type 1 disorder and motherhood on her blog, Bipolar Mom Life, in 2011. The weight of her secret became too heavy in 2013 when Jenn realized she wanted to take off the mask and make a difference by sharing her story, and encouraging others to do the same. Today she is Co-Founder and Executive Director of This Is My Brave, Inc., an organization which provides people a platform to share their stories of how mental illness has affected their lives. This Is My Brave shows feature live performances of poetry, music, and essays in their theater setting, and are also shared via the organization's YouTube channel. Follow Jenn on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Help us #BustStigma with a tax-deductible donation now.
Mental health recovery inspiration on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
NEW Constable James Jefferson writes: "I felt like
B was 16 years old when he was shot. By his best f
Popping some bubbly for 2021 and more importantly
Stewing up a pot of joy today! Some life lessons v
Happy 2021. Start this new year with some inspirat
Ⓒ 2021 OC 87 Inc. | info@oc87recoverydiaries.org
"Things Blur" is a story about a break from reality. Due to PTSD (among other things), I had what was later described to me as a manic episode.


The watchword for today is "Oversold."
Bonds were oversold, and snapped back yesterday. The market got oversold and REALLY snapped back yesterday. Even the dollar, which has taken a 30% haircut over the past few years, is oversold and bouncing (more on the greenback later today).
The terms oversold and overbought get tossed about quite often. Unfortunately, many people (especially glib pundits and talking heads) use the phrase incorrectly.
What is Oversold? It starts when an asset class gets sold aggressively. Then it moves on to one (or more) of these three measures based on Valuation, Technicals, or Psychology. (The same holds true for "Overbought").
• Oversold on a Valuation basis is simply when an asset gets sold to the point below its intrinsic value. That can happen when downside momentum runs away.
• On a Technical basis, an asset is oversold when it hits the lower boundary of an oscillator. Think Bollinger Bands, or a Stochastics. Many technicians will consider an asset oversold when it is two standard deviations away from a recent price or moving average.
• The Psychology measure is trickiest, as it is the least quantitative. I think of an asset as oversold simply when too many people are on that side of a trade. Beyond consensus, a unanimity of view often leads to an asset being oversdold from a sentiment perspective.
900-point drop in the Dow Industrials."
"Only eight times since 1990 have bonds been this oversold, according to Birinyi Associates' Jeffrey Rubin. Yet that doesn't hold out much hope for a rebound, his data show.
During these episodes, Rubin found that T-bond futures prices were off an average of 1.72% a month after being this oversold. Three months later, they recovered but by a mere 0.15%. Nor did stocks stage much of a comeback in those instances: the S&P 500 was off an average of 0.16% a month later, and up just 0.14% after three months. Summer rally? Rubin's numbers aren't encouraging."
Eight instances over the course of 17 years satisfies the technical aspect of this — as of Tuesday, Bonds were more than two standard deviations off of their recent prices and longer term moving averages. And from a Psychological perspective, before yesterday, it was hard to find anyone suggesting that Bonds were a buy. That leaves only the valuation aspect in applicable as a measure of being oversold.
We will look at the Dollar later today to see if it is oversold and bouncing . . .
Incidentally, the rest of the Barron's article is well worth a read, as it goes into the details behind the bond selloff.
Who needs regulations created way back in 1938, it's different this time. Loot first, regulate later.
Good post Barry. At some point, housing will be oversold as well.
Greesnpend, that rule was obsoleted by technology. All you need is to send a buy 100 mkt to activated your sell short order.
There is one "new" variable associated to the status of oversold, which is the return of volatility.
No surprise as of April speculative funds were slowly reducing their net short position in volatility.
The underpinnings of the U.S. economy are financial – it is not based not on wealth creation but on wealth redistribution.
Regardless of indicators, PPI, CPI, or employment, it is credit tightening that can cause a collapse of Mr. Ponzi.
OVERBOUGHT!longer term, bonds have barely begun to correct the massive "overbought" condition of the 22 year or so massive bond bull run which culminated in the price spike of june 2003.
Have you considered that the 22-year run in bonds you mention was just possibly a reversion to the mean?
How well do you know the history of bond yields in the U.S.?
amazing…the stock market opens and bond yields drop to the low of the day.
Another day of buy everything?
Today's phrase should be: Printing Press.
Not even trying to hide it today…pretty obvious. two helicopter drops and we have'nt even been open for a half an hour.
I disagree Ferd Mertz. The bond momentum gauge that Hays uses went into deeply oversold territory last year around this time. It has had a PERFECT track record (so far) calling major buy points (when it hits below -100) in the bond market. It currently sits at 0. It does not get overbought until it hits 250.
Inflationary pressures are going to be good for gold.
Nice pump on low volume ….
The solace I take in watching this pump and dump on the SPY (and other stocks) is that it's being brought to you by the very same people who brought you the Iraq War. And we all know how good a job they did with that…..
eventually cracks will appear…….they always do.
You seem to be on a personal crusade to shout down this market. We get it already… You're a bear. We've heard you. The market is going to tank. Thanks for the info. Please start posting something new.
It's amazing how quite this blog becomes when good news hits the tape. Perhaps the CPI will give something to chat about.
You must mean the "good" underreported CPI numbers.
Or the rest of the news…..which is hardly "good".
Looks like Stagflation for a few years coming to a theatre near you. Those rising prices lifting all boats feels pretty good right now, unfortunately future generations will have a real mess to clean up. How come the Fed stopped publishing M3?
Excellent rebuttal, Ferd. Your item 2 is especially insightful.
…would've thought you too futuristic with the 7s and 8s.
Stocks are going to get crushed sometime in the next months.
There's nothing "mean-reverting" in 100+ years of published American bond yields. Look at this picture: Corp Bonds 1830-2005 and tell me what the mean value is, how much did the yield spend at that "mean", and how persistent that "mean" is through the full data. I'd say that every generation of investors gets its own "mean", and there's no telling in advance what it will be.
It clearly did spend the most time at or around "these yields". Technology (read: productivity), and now globalization has taken inflation out of the picture, or a relative basis. Double digit yields are ancient history.
The conspiratorial theories are "humorous". They make good blog copy though.
To wit: (1)inflation is a monetary phenomenon, has little to do with technology, etc.; (2) never say "never".


* 1. How many races do you plan to participate in this year?
* 4. What was your age on race day?
* 6. What suggestions do you have to improve this event for next year?
* 7. Do you plan to participate in the Mountaineer Pi Run again next year?


text:
Agrochola krauti är en fjärilsart som beskrevs av Lax. Agrochola krauti ingår i släktet Agrochola och familjen nattflyn. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Nattflyn
krauti

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


You're viewing a Brand New Duet Piano Bench. This piano storage bench is made of solid wood and padded form cushion, it will give you a comfortable place to seat and play for hours. The storage compartment hidden beneath seat gives you a great place to hold sheet music and other accessories. It's ideal for teaching, home user & duet performance.
Dimensions: 29 1/3" x 13 2/5" x 17 4/5"


The Stewards requested a report from T.G. McCourt, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Accladora (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that he upped this filly in trip today which seemed to suit. He also felt that she benefitted from being dropped out today rather than being ridden up with the pace. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the contents of the report.
R.P. Whelan, rider of Maunganui trained by Jarlath P. Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right.
C. O'Donoghue, rider of Extrasensory trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost action.
The Stewards received a report from Mr. W. Fleming , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that K.K. Hennessy , rider of Mr Soprano (GB) , weighed in at 1.2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had taken a drink after weighing out which may have accounted for the overweight on weighing-in. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the rider was in breach of Rule 231 and they therefore cautioned him having taken his good previous record into consideration.
R. Coakley, rider of Volta Do Mar trained by Denis W. Cullen, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was checked at the two furlong pole.
R.P. Cleary, rider of Its Harrys Girl trained by J.T. Gorman, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount had blood on the nose when pulling up.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Its Harrys Girl, trained by J.T. Gorman, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal have sustained an exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrage.
K.J. Leonard, rider of Free To Roam, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stumbled down the back straight.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Lightening Stricks, trained by Liam Roche, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.
G.P. Brouder, rider of Scarlet Ribbons (GB) trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount slipped on leaving stalls.
R.P. Whelan, rider of My Good Brother trained by T.G. McCourt, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away and got no run.
The Stewards advised Gordon Elliott, trainer of Zanjabeel (GB), that a repeat of this horse's performance in refusing to race may render it liable to suspension in future.
G.P. Halpin, rider of Lost History trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly in the straight.
D.W. O'Connor, rider of Vitalized trained by Damian Joseph English, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount dwelt in stalls.
P.J. Smullen, rider of Glenbank King trained by Lee Smyth, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stumbled badly at the start and moved badly thereafter.
S. Foley, rider of Presidio trained by Damian Joseph English, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost its action coming out of stalls.


text:
Mitochondrial Disease Priority Setting Partnership
Steering Group members
Amy HunterPSP Patient Lead
Amy is Director of Research at Genetic Alliance UK, an organisation representing over 200 patient groups. Genetic Alliance UK provides information, supports families and seeks to influence development of services to better meet the needs of patients affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. Amy is responsible for running research activities to provide an evidence base for the organisation's policy, campaigning and support work.
Amy has co-led two previous rare disease PSPs, on rare anaemias and rare
musculoskeletal conditions.
Rhys ThomasPSP Clinical Lead
Rhys is an Intermediate Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neurologist working with the Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Research in Newcastle. He trained in the South West of England, South Wales and Melbourne and his research focuses on the causes and consequences of epilepsy. His clinical practice focuses on adults with intellectual disability and epilepsy as well as supporting adults with mitochondrial disorders in Newcastle.
Sheela UpadhyayaPSP Chair
Sheela Upadhyaya is an experienced expert facilitator and mentor with over 17 years of experience in the NHS. She has been in the world of rare diseases for nearly 10 years as a commissioner and technology evaluator. She has a history of working in situations where she brings together patients, clinicians and other stakeholders to establish common goals and objectives and has completed over 15 JLA PSPs, 2 in rare diseases as an Adviser.
Russell WheelerPatient Representative
Russell is a co-founder and trustee of the UK based LHON Society, whom he represents as a voluntary patient advocate. He is an active volunteer for EURORDIS, the European rare disease patients' organisation and for the European Reference Network for rare eye diseases, www.ern-eye.eu, where he is a patient representative on that network's governing board.
Jenny SharpePatient Representative
Jenny is currently Research Communications Manager for Muscular Dystrophy UK, a charity bringing together over 60 rare and ultra-rare muscle weakening and wasting conditions. She is primarily responsible for overseeing the charity's communications about research. Prior to joining Muscular Dystrophy UK, Jenny completed a PhD in mitochondrial biology at University College London.
Sarah HolmesClinician Representative
Sarah is a clinical specialist physiotherapist based within the Mitochondrial Disease service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
She has extensive NHS experience, including: Neurological and vestibular rehabilitation; postural assessment and management; Neurological and Neuromuscular community therapy (with adults and children) and integrated health and social care teamwork.
Jo LowndesClinician Representative
Jo is a senior Genetic Counsellor who has worked as a Genetic Counsellor since 2004 and as part of the team at the Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine since 2005. Jo obtained a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Genetic Counselling from Manchester University in 2004. Jo specializes in working with patients and families with Mitochondrial Conditions, as part of the Rare Mitochondrial Disorders Service in Oxford, and also sees patients with a wide range of other genetic conditions, including genetic eye disorders and hereditary cancers. More recently Jo has had responsibility for organizing dedicated clinics, recruiting families into the 100,000 Genomes Project, and for mentoring more junior colleagues and trainee genetic counsellors within her department.
Marcela VotrubaClinician Representative
Marcela Votruba is an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist and Professor in Ophthalmology at Cardiff University and The University Hospital of Wales. She obtained a PhD in ophthalmic genetics at The Institute of Ophthalmology, UCL, held Wellcome Trust and MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowships and is a former Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Visiting Research Scholar at the National Eye Institute, USA. She runs an inherited eye disease clinic.
Her research focuses on mitochondrial diseases and the eye. She is particularly interested in new treatments.
Catherine FeeneyClinician Representative
Catherine is currently a nurse consultant with the nationally commissioned Highly Specialised Service for Rare Mitochondrial Disease for adults and children in Newcastle.
Newcastle has the only UK site license permitting the use of Mitochondrial Donation. I was instrumental in the development of a new clinical pathway and now work as one of the clinical leads offering reproductive advice to women with mitochondrial disease.
Shamima Rahman Professor of Paediatric Metabolic Medicine
Professor Shamima Rahman is Professor of Paediatric Metabolic Medicine at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, where she runs the Mitochondrial Research Group. Her group's aims are to improve outcomes for children affected by mitochondrial and other rare metabolic diseases by discovering mitochondrial disease genes, developing novel computational diagnostic strategies, and investigating therapeutic approaches where there are currently no disease-modifying treatments.
Lindsay WeaverPatient Representative
Lindsey ButterworthPatient Representative
Lyndsey works in Science Communication for The Lily Foundation, the UK's leading charity committed to finding a cure for mitochondrial disease, through funding research, raising awareness and family support. Lyndsey is based in the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University where she completed her PhD in mitochondrial genetics.
Her research focused on the development of mitochondrial donation.
Kristina StaleyPSP Information Specialist
Join our alliance of 200+ patient charities
AGM & Annual Conference
NHS Genetic Services in the UK
About genetic testing
Find information about my condition
Genetic Alliance UK provides the secretariat for the following parliamentary groups on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions:
Westminster APPG
Scottish CPG
Welsh CPG
Ethical Collaboration Policy | Privacy Policy | Complaints Policy | Donation Policy | Disclaimer
© Genetic Alliance UK 2018
Genetic Alliance UK registered charity numbers: 1114195 & SC039299.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Santa Maria resumes more leisure activities with bars, hotels permitted to expand services
Karli Meugniot sanitizes the bar shortly before opening Friday afternoon at the Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave. in Orcutt.
Len Wood, Staff
A guest room is shown Friday afternoon at the Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave. in Orcutt.
The lounge area in the bar at the Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave. in Orcutt, is shown Friday.
Len Wood Staff
Erika Tabaldo and Karli Meugniot sanitize the bar before opening Friday afternoon at the Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave. in Orcutt.
Laura Place lplace@santamariatimes.com
Laura Place
Santa Maria City Reporter
Jun 12, 2020 Updated Jun 27, 2020
When Wine Stone Inn broke ground in Orcutt in October, having to close just months later in March due to the coronavirus pandemic was not how staff had imagined their first year of business.
However, under a recent health order in Santa Barbara County approving the reopening of several industries, the inn was able to reopen their Vintage Bar on Friday and is preparing to accept overnight guests by Monday, general manager Lauren Wise said.
"We had just opened in October, and we were just getting our footing," Wise said. "We were on the edge of our seat watching and waiting. From the day we had to shut down, we've been constantly looking for updates."
The decision of the county Public Health Department this week to move into Stage 3 of reopening impacts not only hotels, bars and wineries who are able to reopen or expand services, but also gyms, museums and galleries, campgrounds, and movie theaters.
As more industries have been permitted to reopen, 2,000 businesses in Santa Barbara County have completed the county's self-certification process, attesting that they are ready to reopen safely, public health officials said Friday.
Some hotels have continued to operate over the course of the pandemic with limited capacity, restricting visits just to essential travel. Now, hotels can expand to leisure travel as well, public health officials said Friday.
Wise said although the hotel is fairly small, she will not be operating at full capacity right away.
"We're trying to stick to about 50% capacity. We only have 12 rooms, so we're not a massive property," she said. "We really wanted to sit back and think about how we're going to handle this. And not only do we want to keep our guests safe, but also keep our staff and people in the area safe."
Wise said she is eager to host guests looking for a "staycation," mainly locals who are eager to get out of their house for a night or two and enjoy the area.
Sign up to receive headlines in your inbox!
Breaking News | Local Sports | Daily Headlines | Local Obituaries | Weather | Local Offers
Click to Sign up!
"We've been getting a lot of good feedback from locals, and people are excited," she said.
For bars and breweries, adding food to their menus has allowed some to reopen earlier and operate under the guidelines for restaurants and other food facilities.
Santa Maria bar Louie B's was able to reopen on June 1 and begin serving people by adding food, bartender Nicole Mueller said. The bar is now permitted to operate solely as a bar again.
Along with adding food to their menu, the bar also began offering services with increased sanitation, decreased seating and Plexiglas at the bar to separate bartenders and customers.
"Now that bars are allowed to open too, other than the sanitary stuff and keeping people further apart, not too much is different," Mueller said.
Louie B's will be maintaining a limited capacity, keeping the number of customers below 40 people, according to Mueller. Although their capacity is 120, she said it shouldn't be difficult to maintain lower numbers, especially since some people will likely continue to stay home.
"Generally on a regular day we never had that many people all at once ... and I think a lot of people choose to stay home if they still don't think it's safe to go out, which is good," Mueller said.
Public health officials encouraged customers and patrons of reopened industries to be vigilant and take necessary health precautions, such as wearing a mask and socially distancing while out.
"With increased freedom, each of us share the responsibility to keep our community healthy," Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso said.
Laura Place covers city government for the Santa Maria Times.
Santa Maria firefighters union says proposed city budget 'misses the mark'
Crown Point Vineyards welcomes new consulting winemaker Michel Rolland
Local-news
City Of Santa Maria
Coronavirus Reopening
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Laura Place covers city government, policy and elections in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County. Follow her on Twitter @itslaurasplace
Follow Laura Place
New traffic safety laws taking effect in 2022 include wearing helmets while horseback riding
17-year-old shot near Railroad, McElhany avenues; second shooting investigated
Guadalupe man sentenced to 25 years to life for 2018 Santa Maria shooting death
Hi-Way Drive-In goes out with a bang with surprise extra screening Thursday


text:
(photo via FSU athletics)
Fans can now stream 'The Bowden Dynasty' on demand
The Bowden Dynasty: A Story of Faith, Family and Football is now available for rent or purchase on Amazon, I Tunes – Apple TV (52 countries), Vimeo, Google Play or Vodoo with significant portion of the proceeds benefiting Seminole Boosters.
"Prior to his passing, Coach Bowden told us he wanted a portion of the proceeds to benefit Florida State Athletics through Seminole Boosters," the film's producer and FSU Alum John Corry said.
You can enjoy the inspiring and entertaining feature documentary film on Bobby Bowden's life and Florida State's unprecedented, 14-year reign among the top four teams in the nation for $3.99 on rental or purchase it for $19.99. Half of the proceeds from the film's Digital HD release will be donated to Florida State and split between Seminole Boosters, which funds collegiate athletics, and FSU's innovative LIFT Collegiate Recovery Program.
The 105-minute, feature-length film includes meticulous interviews with numerous celebrities including Burt Reynolds, and Kenny Chesney, coaching legends Lou Holtz, Nick Saban, Jimmy Johnson, Howard Schnellenberger, Vince Dooley, FSU assistants Mickey Andrews, Jim Gladden, Odell Haggins, Chuck Amato and George Henshaw as well as dozens of former FSU players, who credit Bowden with transforming their lives while relentlessly chasing national championships.
The film explores universal themes of faith, stewardship, humility and redemption and the role they played in the program Bowden built.
You'll enjoy many rare and nostalgic images and interviews and gain insight into the Seminoles inspiring rise and historic achievement.
The film is a passion project of Corry and three FSU fraternity brothers (early 1980s) who funded the project – Rick Brawner, Scott Davis and Mike Ortoll.
Corry first took his idea of a film to Bowden and his fraternity brothers in 2016 and they agreed to fund the project independent of any network influence.
The filmmaker talks about the time spent with Coach Bowden during the filming of this passion project in this interview with former Seminole Booster Vice President Jerry Kutz, who is now publisher of the Osceola, along with comments from Bowden's longtime assistant Sue Hall.
To rent or purchase the video visit The Bowden Dynasty
Previous Post Boosters make long-term investment in FSU's weight room Next Post Watch the Season 2 debut of 'The Climb'
Gabby Carle: National champion, Olympic medalist and pursuing even more
Thanks, Buddy: A Seminole Sunday night will feature tributes to Coach Bowden
Championship chatter complete: exciting spring for FSU athletics


A good customer loyalty program will increase customer retention and make your marketing more effective. It'ѕ соѕt еffесtivе, buildѕ truѕt between clients and уоur brаnd, рrоvidеѕ a ѕtrоng ROI (Return on Investment). Some businesses act as if loyalty programs are beyond their reach. Nothing could be further from the truth.
You can start a customer loyalty program for as little as $25… You might be wonder how. Well you could go to vista print and get some punch cards printed. Each time someone visits your business you could punch the card. When the get an agreed amount of punches they get some kind of reward. Obviously this will not work for every business but it is just that simple.
If you are considering starting a customer loyalty program you will need to know the value of each sale vs the value of the reward. There are other things to consider but don't worry, none of it is rocket science.
Will thе gift соmе across as self-serving? – Offеring a rеwаrd fоr аn асtiоn, ѕuсh аѕ giving referrals, саn work. Hоwеvеr, it dоеѕ hаvе the tendency to look ѕеlfiѕh. Then it's not a truе gift, iѕ it? Yоu hаvе аlѕо рrоbаblу received, and givеn, different itеmѕ with the lоgо or соmраnу name plastered on them. Thеу аrеn't bаd, but реорlе do look аt cups, pens, mаgnеtѕ, аnd оthеr ѕuсh items аѕ advertising. To сrеаtе lasting connection, уоur gift nееdѕ tо арреаr ѕеlflеѕѕ.
Dоеѕ it givе thе rесiрiеnt a сhоiсе? – You might want to offer iPods. Thаt'ѕ grеаt, (if you have that kind of money) but hоw many реорlе аlrеаdу оwn iPоdѕ? A gооd majority. Mаnу buѕinеѕѕеѕ will run mаrkеting campaigns ѕimilаr to this аnd advertise a free something! Whеn a рurсhаѕе iѕ mаdе. Yоur customers love thе way you givе thеm орtiоnѕ during thеir buying process so that whу would уоur сuѕtоmеr lоуаltу рrоgrаm bе any diffеrеnt? Give them choices, find out what your customers need.
Hоw often wills thеу rеmеmbеr уоu after giftѕ are redeemed? – Iѕ the gift giving рrосеѕѕ engaging? Iѕ it ѕоmеthing thаt will last lоng аftеr уоu givе it tо thеm? If роѕѕiblе, use a сuѕtоmеr lоуаltу рrоgrаm that will remind thеm оf thе amazing ѕеrviсе you gаvе with аѕ little advertising as роѕѕiblе.
Does it рrоmрt thеm to tаlk аbоut уоu аnd ѕеnd rеfеrrаlѕ your wау? – Thе buѕinеѕѕ thаt uѕеѕ a sincere аnd еngаging loyalty рrоgrаm withоut еxресtаtiоn of аnуthing in rеturn will be rеmеmbеrеd, will be tаlkеd аbоut; аnd will bесоmе much more рrоfitаblе than соmреtitоrѕ. It also hеlрѕ whеn thе gift iѕ something that will bе ѕееn or uѕеd rеgulаrlу.
Does it ѕеt уоu араrt? – Everyone offers diѕсоuntѕ. Evеrуоnе offers соuроnѕ. Everyone оffеrѕ a particular tо сuѕtоmеrѕ who rеfеr a friеnd. In short, everyone оffеrѕ "giftѕ" with thе obvious соnditiоn оf ѕоmеthing in return. I dоn't knоw аbоut you, but I саn ѕее right thrоugh thаt ѕtuff. I knоw you саn when уоu are thе customer. Lеt'ѕ аѕѕumе уоur people and уоur сuѕtоmеrѕ саn аѕ wеll. Chооѕе customer lоуаltу рrоgrаm оthеr businesses don't utilize. Bе willing to ѕtаnd out.
I've knоwn Rеаltоrѕ, Chirорrасtоrѕ, саrреt сlеаnеrѕ, hеаting соntrасtоrѕ аnd virtuаllу еvеrу оthеr kind оf buѕinеѕѕ tо have ѕuссеѕѕfullу uѕеd thiѕ ѕtrаtеgу.
One final nоtе оn рrо-асtivе ѕуѕtеmѕ оf any kind. If уоu'rе going tо аѕk уоur customers tо give уоu thе names оf thеir friends аnd rеlаtivеѕ, you'll wаnt tо рut thеir mindѕ аt ease bу mаking a соuрlе of promises tо thеm. First, рrоmiѕе уоu will соntасt thеir rеfеrrаl, and bу all means, follow thrоugh. Sесоnd, рrоmiѕе thаt уоu, will make their rеfеrrаl аn еxсеllеnt оffеr better thаn thе оffеrѕ уоu typically make to strangers оff thе ѕtrееt. And finаllу, promise thаt you'll never embarrass уоur сuѕtоmеr in аnу way by аррlуing high рrеѕѕurе tасtiсѕ tо thеir referral. Mаkе thе commitment to соntасt thеm and mаkе your оffеr, but also thаt уоu wоn't bе pushy.
Here's thе bоttоm linе: If you do choose tо utilize a сuѕtоmеr loyalty рrоgrаm, mаkе ѕurе уоu do it right. Ask thеѕе questions before уоu mаkе уоur choice, and you will receive more соmрlimеntѕ, еаrn more loyal сuѕtоmеrѕ, and more referrals nаturаllу.
Thе mоrе rеfеrrаl ѕуѕtеmѕ you hаvе in your business, thе mоrе rеfеrrаl buѕinеѕѕ you'll dо, and thаt can only improve уоur rеvеnuеѕ аnd рrоfitѕ.


text:
Connah's Quay
Young man found dead at cemetery, police confirm
The 22-year-old was found at Bryn Road Cemetery in Connah's Quay on Wednesday
Owen EvansBreaking News Editor
Bryn Road Cemetery in Connah's Quay (Image: North Wales Live/Ian Cooper)
A young man has been found dead at a cemetery in Flintshire.
North Wales Police said they were called to the Bryn Road Cemetery in Connah's Quay on Wednesday morning, where the body of a 22-year-old man was found.
His death is not being treated as suspicious, they said.
READ MORE: Woman airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after A470 crash
A spokesman said: "The body of a 22-year-old man was discovered at a cemetery on Bryn Road, Connah's Quay shortly after 6.30am this morning.
"Officers and colleagues from the Welsh Ambulance Service attended but sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Sign up to the North Wales Live newsletter
Did you know we offer a free email newsletter service?
Each North Wales Live bulletin delivers the latest breaking news, what's on events and the hottest talking points straight to your inbox.
For more information about how to subscribe click here.
"His family have been informed and are currently being supported by officers."
A police cordon was in place for several hours at the scene of the discovery.
Track worker came within second of being hit by passenger train while removing icicles
North Wales Covid latest as more than 180 new cases confirmed in 24 hours


text:
Page 6 of 18 « First<2345678910>Last »
Romeoblu
Whatever it is I hope it gets a well presented vinyl release.
Or, simply make them aware of the fact that something like PRINCEVAULT excist,
some interesting book titles, like the ones by A. Hahn, Per Nilsen, etc.
Why not.
love2thenines2
jstar69 said:
So let's see who can get the track list right first. Surely someone knows someone who knows someone who knows someone that knows!
I have big doubts this time to see this info leaked before the official announcement
luvgirl
WOW!! I'm so excited about this! I cannot wait for the release! That was a great article/interview and wonderful questions asked.
Some of you are too pessimistic. I would buy a fart noise for real , i need new Prince album in my life , even if it's a HQ bootleg we already had. I got excited for Nothing Compares last week. I don't know, just the video with footage and the announcement and i was excited.
IstenSzek
please let it be a studio album though. i mean, i will buy all live releases, no questions asked,
but what we need now after these 2 years is a studio album from prince.
and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
fortuneandsere
ndipity
Astasheiks said:
prince2me.com is one website. What is the other?
https://www.princeestate.com
New Power Soul is under Prince 'studio albums'. databank will be upset.
Weird that this isn't a sticky.
TheFreakerFantastic said:
While this is exciting, I can't help thinking that this is all very convenient to WB. Their difficult star dead, the tapes and recordings swiftly moved away from Paisley Park to a 'secure' place while the family were too busy squabbling. It means they can now access them at will without family interference and bingo, with no will, they can capitalise on the vault for as long as they want and can release whatever they choose.
Remember when Prince was frustrating the release of PR Deluxe by not allowing vault material on it, boom a few years later he's gone and songs that he would never release now due to their graphic content are suddenly out there.....
[Edited 4/24/18 10:55am]
The Gravy Train family can go do one as far as I'm concerned. And that includes Tyka. Any family interference, and there would be a clusterfuck of lies told. We couldn't even trust the song titles. Warner Bros. are best placed to handle any new releases from the 80s, and maybe beyond. Truth be told, the reason Universal backed out of a deal was because they couldn't get hands on the 'golden age' period, WB years. Probably.
I also wonder if P's purging of vault material for cussing (~ yr 2000) doesn't cover the WB years. Only thinking this, because he missed the blindingly obvious 'We can Fuck' from the purple rain vault disc.
(I think i know someone who will find this funny)
JorisE73
fortuneandserendipity said:
I heard 'We Can Fuck' came from a WB tape. Like 'The Dance Electric' and 'Electric Intercourse'.
JorisE73 said:
Ok but Prince only started recording at Paisley Park in '87. How many songs recorded beforehand are actually in WB's hands? Who has rights over the Sunset Sound studio sessions.
Isn't it the case that master ownership only relates to released product?
FullLipsDotNos
I'd like to hear stuff from 2000 onwards: http://www.princevault.co..._song_list
I don't mind older unreleased music, but let's not pretend Prince's music is just anything until only 1993.
full lips, freckles, and upturned nose
OperatingTheta
FullLipsDotNose said:
There were Prince solo albums not released in 1998 also, including 'Madrid 2 Chicago'. 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' is reported to include tracks from three distinct albums recorded around the same time period and the original version of 'Rave' that Prince submitted to Arista was described as a psychedelic rock album and was reported as being somewhat experimental.
bonatoc
Well, 'unreleased material' means probably/possibly 9 out of 10 songs we all already have.
Don't get your hopes (yet) too high.
And there are hard drives, which means, that on 1 hard drive there could be hundreds thousands of recordings, video information...
Remember, the top-notch hard drives for a good portion of the nineties were under a gigabyte.
I wouldn't expect "hundreds of thousand" files.
Even with a terabyte (1,000 gigabytes), you ain't gonna record 24 tracks at 24bits/88kHZ or whatever the high resolution Prince used for digital recording for long.
Large hard drives get stuffed fast with hi-res files, and if you want to keep them longer, you don't record over it, or even next to it. The less files there are on a hard drive, the longer it lasts.
The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure
Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams
Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose
Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams
The video of NC2U is ultimate proof they're not that dumb.
Everyone knows about Per Nilsen, especially the curator.
Come on.
September?
Who called that 'soon'?
It is the same lame slow-ass WB release schedule from the 80's/90's.
It will not be a full disc or full discs. (70+ minutes per disc)
It will have unreleased music, but will the music be unheard by most of us?
Will the sources, editing etc be similar to the PR goodies?
BartVanHemelen
peedub said:
callimnate said:
SuperFurryAnimal said: BINGO!!! Those with ANY P knowledge would've picked up on that. [Edited 4/24/18 10:16am]
'art official age' was a warner brothers release...
And it basically was a "we have to release this as part of the 2014 deal, we don't care about it" release.
Warners isn't gonna bother with anything from the past 20 or so years, because nobody cares about that. They're gonna release more 1980s stuff, locking all that material to them and preventing other companies form making bank. Look at the Universal deal that fell through: it's crystal clear that Warners wants to have that sweet sweet 1980s honey, and everything post-1995 can be handled by whatever sucker is willing to pay stupid money for it.
© Bart Van Hemelen
This posting is provided AS IS with no warranties, and confers no rights.
It is not authorized by Prince or the NPG Music Club. You assume all risk for
your use. All rights reserved.
Stop the press, we have a specialist.
Holy schmoly. Behold the Mighty Terabyte Man™©®.
No kidding, respect, and you are right.
It does not mean I'm wrong,
AnnaSantana
heymistermusic said:
Translation: Stuff WE have heard, but the rest of the world hasn't yet
Strive said:
Important thing to note.
"Full-length album of previously unreleased music"
Not bonus disc of a reissue or vaulted/cancelled project Prince put together.
SquirrelMeat
luvsexy4all
is this because the family want money from his music and r stopping things ..and estate is slow to release things with WB?
i guess they are sort of gearing up toward that perhaps with the princeestate site?
but i agree, it would be better if it was already up to the point of having all his official albums
that he ever released up on that site for purchase.
now there's a nice little page with info and soundbytes, which is great, but people should be
able to then buy the albums too.
the merch should just be a little after thought to a site otherwise devoted to music and music
rudeboynpg
mediumdry said:
Sure, Purple Rain 2 or "the album between Purple Rain and Around the World in a Day" would be great, but what album would that be?
Read Duane Tudahls book again and point out to me what album that would be. It doesn't exist and I think it's just as much fiction as 1999 part 2. That was just Prince being Prince talking about extra songs he had that he felt were too much like 1999 or Purple Rain to use on subsequent albums. I don't think any of that ever made it to the point of being considered whole enough to be mentioned as "a single piece".
As far as marketing goes, Prince's version of the Family album would be the most "album after Purple Rain" as any, but I don't think that's what they'll do.
I'm still wondering, but right now, I'm thinking it will be a live concert.
It's not in a book so it couldn't exist? Seriously? It's silly to assume that nothing in the vault exists that fans haven't either already heard or read about before in one of the books.
"Don't dance with the devil in the pale moonlight. The curious try and always die."
Mediumdry is right.
I don't have the exact quote at hand but I believe Prince said something in the line of "I could have released PR2 but I chose to release something completely different (ATWIAD) instead". I could have released PR2 doesn't mean, never meant, never was supposed to mean that any such album was ever compiled.
And Duane's book is not "a" book, it's THE book. Duane himself acknowledged it when info was uncertain or when recordings/mixing/edits may have taken place that couldn't be documented, so it's not unthinkable Prince may have scribbled many an album tracklist on his notebook that Duane isn't aware of, but it's quite unlikely he had a whole album compiled by his engineers at some point in 1984 without any such engineer remembering any of it. Not impossible, but very, very unlikely.
The senior staff at PP said 'Black is the new black' was not completed.
fabriziovenera
ndi
BartVanHemelen said:
If Zappa could sell "Dance me this", Estate could sell "The Rainbow Children II".
We are not talking about million albums sold from a dead popstar, we are talking about a solid fanbase (100.000-500.000) that is gonna buy everything stored in the Vault.
There is a business for this.
http://www.venerandi.com
jtfolden


text:
Muse reveal "floating cube" stage show details
by Sean Adams August 27th, 2009
Yesterday, DiS caught up with Muse to discuss their new album but Dom let slip details of the live show for their forthcoming tour...
Speaking to DiS, Dominic Howard, Muse's drummer revealed:
"There's going to be some good video usage. We're going to be on some big moving LED structures, so we're all going to be moving up and down at different levels and actually playing quite high up in the air, which is something we've never done. We're going to be on these floating cubes of video *laughs maniacally*. Individual cubes, all like moving around. They're like massive towers and there's three of them with lots of video."
Dom also said that it won't be the standard stage set-up:
"I think we're going to be doing a few shows where we're going to have fans all around us. Not in the middle of the room but we've designed the stage in a way so that the crowd can fit all around us. Everyone's going to have a great view and get the whole show, even if you're sitting behind us, not just the back of our heads. There's going to be lots of spinning around and stuff like that. It won't be as big as U2's tour of hundred and twenty trucks, I think we'll fit it into about three."
But it sounds like this stage show could have been even more bonkers, with Dom grumbling:
"Most of our ideas get shot down by health and safety and it starts out much more ambitious than it ends up being but we're always trying to push it to the limits of the laws. This time we worked with a lady called Ez Devlin who's designed lots of operatics sets and she's been very great to work with, she's very creative, we bounced a lot of ideas around."
Check back later today for part 1 of our full Muse interview where they reveal how they feel about Teignmouth, touring the USA with U2 and discuss their forthcoming album The Resistance.
Listen: No Age
'You're A Target'
Watch: Baddies
'Open One Eye'


text:
Q: Visual C++ - Count files within directory I guess it simple question but I cannot find how to write it in the proper way.
I have to count all *jpg, *png, *gif files within a folder.

A: I think you should use Boost::Filesystem.
#include <boost/filesystem.hpp>
#include <iostream>
#include <algorithm>

namespace fs = boost::filesystem;

int main()
{
  int i =  std::count_if(fs::directory_iterator("/your/path/here/"),
                         fs::directory_iterator(),
                         [](const fs::directory_entry& e) {
                              return e.path().extension() == ".png";
                         });
  std::cout << i << std::endl;
  return 0;
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


How can i contact with the Admin!
I need to contact with them but i cannot send a PM or E-mail to them!
Please if any admin see this topic contact me coz i need to ask about something!
If you use the contact us button at the bottom of the forum, the message will be picked up by Chris and he will either answer or pass on to me.
I'm sure that Chris will reply when he opens it, he may actually be away for the weekend though.
Hi sorry never received it, can you send it again and i'll look out for it.
@ Tony UK, you can now do it by PM, try that way.
So i am waiting for an answer from him.
Strange that u never got the e-mail!


Leggings - Bona Fide: Bona Corsage "Black"
A unique legging in Black color, that will embrace your tiny waist. Ideal for running, yoga and daily use. Choose the right color for you and put the comfort in your life.


text:
namespace Grimacizer7.DAL.Tables
{
    public enum HumanRaceType
    {
        Caucasian,
        African,
        Asian
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Description:Used 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8l for sale - $24,990.00 with 59,654 miles. 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8l 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 black Leather. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding this vehicle. Interested in a test drive? Just schedule one at Recent Arrival!
Description:Used 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL for sale - $26,190.00 with 10 miles. 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL * While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with St Cloud Hyundai. Vehicle photos are representative of make, model, trim, exterior color and interior color. Additional equipment seen may vary. Click the window sticker button to see the full list of included equipment. See dealer for details. Some rebates you must qualify for. Occasionally, pricing, data errors and omissions may occur on various vehicles and offers. Upon notification, such errors and omissions will be promptly removed or fixed. Inaccurate prices and data errors and/or omissions do not constitute valid prices or retail offers. Contact Jon Viemeister in the Internet Department with any questions or to setup a time to come in for a test drive.
Description:Used 2019 Hyundai Sonata sport for sale - $26,190.00 with 187 miles. 2019 Hyundai Sonata sport * While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with St Cloud Hyundai. Vehicle photos are representative of make, model, trim, exterior color and interior color. Additional equipment seen may vary. Click the window sticker button to see the full list of included equipment. See dealer for details. Some rebates you must qualify for. Occasionally, pricing, data errors and omissions may occur on various vehicles and offers. Upon notification, such errors and omissions will be promptly removed or fixed. Inaccurate prices and data errors and/or omissions do not constitute valid prices or retail offers.
Description:Used 2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ for sale - $17,495.00 with 78,586 miles. 2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ *LOCAL TRADE-IN, *NON SMOKER, *HEATED SEATS, *LEATHER, Preferred Equipment Group 2LZ. Recent Arrival! Awards: * 2015 KBB.com 15 Best Family Cars * 2015 KBB.com Best Buy Awards * 2015 KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Awards At Webber Family Motors in Detroit Lakes, MN, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Our knowledgeable sales and service teams raise the customer care bar to the highest level. If you have never purchased or had your car serviced here at Webber Family Motors, allow us the opportunity to earn your business. Webber Family Motors has kept a firm commitment to our customers. We offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. Call 218-325-4816 for more information regarding this vehicle or to schedule a test drive today!!
Description:Used 2008 Ford Edge limited for sale - $8,908.00 with 140,433 miles. 2008 Ford Edge limited Recent Arrival! 2008 Ford Edge Limited White Sand Tri-Coat Local Trade, Automatic temperature control, Front dual zone A/C, Heated front seats, Panoramic Vista Roof, Power Liftgate, Rear Parking Sensors. Awards: * 2008 KBB.com Brand Image Awards If you are interested in this or any of our vehicles, please contact us at one of our two locations, in Sleepy Eye 507-794-3673 or New Ulm 507-354-3673.
Description:Used 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL for sale - $26,145.00 with 0 miles. 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL Luther Burnsville Hyundai is the recipient of the 2019 Dealer of the Year Award and the 2019 Customer Satisfaction Award from Dealer Rater. Thank you to our wonderful customers for this achievement. At Luther Burnsville Hyundai, we pledge to provide you the highest level of customer service! We put all our vehicles through a strict Multi-Point Inspection. Come in and ask your salesperson to show you the work order for this vehicle today!Price includes $750 Retail Bonus Cash - Exp. 04/30/2019.
Description:Used 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL for sale - $26,170.00 with 0 miles. 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL Luther Burnsville Hyundai is the recipient of the 2019 Dealer of the Year Award and the 2019 Customer Satisfaction Award from Dealer Rater. Thank you to our wonderful customers for this achievement. At Luther Burnsville Hyundai, we pledge to provide you the highest level of customer service! We put all our vehicles through a strict Multi-Point Inspection. Come in and ask your salesperson to show you the work order for this vehicle today!Price includes $750 Retail Bonus Cash - Exp. 04/30/2019.
Description:Used 2019 Hyundai Tucson ultimate for sale - $34,595.00 with 0 miles. 2019 Hyundai Tucson ultimate Luther Burnsville Hyundai is the recipient of the 2019 Dealer of the Year Award and the 2019 Customer Satisfaction Award from Dealer Rater. Thank you to our wonderful customers for this achievement. At Luther Burnsville Hyundai, we pledge to provide you the highest level of customer service! We put all our vehicles through a strict Multi-Point Inspection. Come in and ask your salesperson to show you the work order for this vehicle today!Price includes $2,000 Retail Bonus Cash - Exp. 04/30/2019. Price includes $500 Sales Event Cash - Exp. 04/30/2019.
Description:Used 2019 Hyundai Tucson Value for sale - $27,505.00 with 0 miles. 2019 Hyundai Tucson Value Luther Burnsville Hyundai is the recipient of the 2019 Dealer of the Year Award and the 2019 Customer Satisfaction Award from Dealer Rater. Thank you to our wonderful customers for this achievement. At Luther Burnsville Hyundai, we pledge to provide you the highest level of customer service! We put all our vehicles through a strict Multi-Point Inspection. Come in and ask your salesperson to show you the work order for this vehicle today!Price includes $2,000 Retail Bonus Cash - Exp. 04/30/2019. Price includes $500 Sales Event Cash - Exp. 04/30/2019.
Description:Used 2016 Nissan Rogue S for sale - $19,995.00 with 60,273 miles. 2016 Nissan Rogue S St Cloud Hyundai has a wide selection of exceptional pre-owned vehicles to choose from, including this 2016 Nissan Rogue. This Nissan includes: ALMOND, LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM [P01] SL PREMIUM PACKAGE PEARL WHITE *Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more information.* Looking for a one-owner vehicle? You've found it. AutoCheck shows this vehicle was owned by the original buyer. Treat yourself to an SUV that surrounds you with all the comfort and conveniences of a luxury sedan. Why spend more money than you have to? This Nissan Rogue will help you keep the extra money you'd normally spend on gas. Enhanced performance, a refined interior and exceptional fuel economy are just a few of the things you'll enjoy about this all-wheel drive vehicle. Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the Nissan Rogue This highly refined Nissan Rogue comes with exciting features you'd expect in a vehicle twice the price. This vehicle comes with a navigation system. That doesn't mean you won't get lost. But it does mean you won't stay lost. More information about the 2016 Nissan Rogue: The Nissan Rogue is a small SUV/crossover, offering a more car-like driving experience than the more hard-core Nissan Xterra. This puts the Rogue in direct competition with vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V, two vehicles with several generations and years of success under their belts. In order to remain competitive, Nissan has equipped the Rogue with a bevy of features and some very reasonable base prices. The Rogue starts at just over $23,000, while even the top trim model with all-wheel drive can be had for under $30,000. With available three-row seating, the Rogue is possibly one of the most versatile vehicles available at such a low price. Interesting features of this model are high-tech features, available all-wheel drive, Affordable, and optional third row seating *Taxes, title, registration, and Dealer Fee are not included. Please verify all information. We are not responsible for typographical, technical, or misprint errors. Inventory is subject to prior sale. Contact us via phone or email for more details. * While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with St Cloud Hyundai. Vehicle photos are representative of make, model, trim, exterior color and interior color. Additional equipment seen may vary. Click the window sticker button to see the full list of included equipment. See dealer for details. Some rebates you must qualify for. Occasionally, pricing, data errors and omissions may occur on various vehicles and offers. Upon notification, such errors and omissions will be promptly removed or fixed. Inaccurate prices and data errors and/or omissions do not constitute valid prices or retail offers.
Description:Used 2008 Buick Enclave CXL for sale - $7,500.00 with 198,168 miles. 2008 Buick Enclave CXL Recent Arrival! **Wholesale4Sale** as-is cars priced cheap before they go to auction** Call for details**, ***ALL WHEEL DRIVE***, ***LUXURY PACKAGE WITH 7 PASSENGER SEATING, POWER SUNROOF/2ND ROW SKYLIGHT AND ALLOY WHEELS***, ***ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT DVD, BOSE AUDIO AND MORE***, ***FACTORY TRAILERING PACKAGE***. The flag is up and the coffee is on at Dondelinger Auto Family! For more information please visit us at or call .
Description:Used 2013 Lincoln MKZ base for sale - $14,999.00 with 61,111 miles. 2013 Lincoln MKZ base Recent Arrival! 2013 Lincoln MKZ Tuxedo Black Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Odometer is 4495 miles below market average! Clean Vehicle History, All Wheel Drive, Back-Up Camera, Remote Start, Leather Seats, Heated Seats. 22/31 City/Highway MPG Awards: * JD Power APEAL Study * 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick * Ward's 10 Best Engines If you are interested in this or any of our vehicles, please contact us at one of our two locations, in Sleepy Eye 507-794-3673 or New Ulm 507-354-3673.


I firmly believe that in order to do my job as effectively as possible, my responsibility starts with listening to you. This week I had the opportunity to meet with a number of our neighbors to talk about issues they care about - ranging from protecting our environment to making healthcare more affordable and improving our education system.
House Joint Resolution 58 will give teachers more freedom to educate students without worrying about bureaucrats in Washington looking over their shoulder.
House Joint Resolution 57 will give teachers more control over their education plans and prevent the Department of Education from usurping power from states.
These important bills will help ensure that our students receive the best possible education and that federal, unelected bureaucrats aren't imposing one-size-fits-all standards that have proven to be ineffective.


text:
$(document).ready(function(){
  activate_search();
  activate_export();
  activate_check_toggler();
});

function activate_search(){
  $('.js_search').click(function(){
    var filtering_params = $('.js_searchable');
    if (search_has_values(filtering_params)){
      submit_search($(this), filtering_params);
    }
  });
}

function activate_export(){
  $('.js_excel_exporter').click(function(){
    var selected_garages = $('.js_exportable');
    $($(this)[0].form).append(selected_garages).submit();
  });
}

function activate_check_toggler(){
  $('.js_check_toggler').click(function(){
    toggle_check();
  });
}

function search_has_values(filtering_params){
  var has_values = false;
  filtering_params.filter(function(){
    if($(this).val() !== ''){
      has_values = true;
    }
  });
  return has_values;
}

function submit_search(clicked_button, filtering_params){
  var form = clicked_button[0].form;
  var status = $('.js_selectable').val();
  filtering_params.clone().hide().appendTo(form);
  $('.js_selectable').val(status);
  $(form).submit();
}

function toggle_check(){
  var actual_state = $(this).data('all-selected');
  $(this).data('all-selected', !actual_state);
  actual_state ? uncheck_all(): check_all();
}

function check_all(){
  $('.js_select_all').each(function(){
    $(this).prop('checked', true);
    $(this).parent().attr('aria-checked', true);
    $(this).parent().addClass('checked');
  });
}

function uncheck_all(){
  $('.js_select_all').each(function(){
    $(this).prop('checked', false);
    $(this).parent().attr('aria-checked', false);
    $(this).parent().removeClass('checked');
  });
}


Insurance, banking, mortgage and other financial industries continue to be paper intensive. So rather than fight it, successful companies are turning documents into electronic files that can be properly managed and kept in a more secure place. As part of the process, day to day moves faster, overhead costs decline and revenues increase.
FileVison offers document management solutions that help to automate and streamline your information gathering, and also comply with regulatory requirements. With a click of a button, you can automate your documents for review, editing and distribution — even if the files originate from disparate sources.
FileVison's software integrates with other business software systems, ensuring your transition is seamless and can provide an instant return.
Profitability: Save time and man hours by automating the processing of information.
Accuracy: meet the new responsibilities in validating the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and in providing better reporting.
Multiple locations: Reduce time delays and improve communication by allowing all documents to be viewed from any office.
Eliminate manual sorting and matching: Electronically managed work flow of documents and all supporting pieces to complete the process.
Integration:Automate data entry, verification, document creation and indexing using information from existing systems such as mortgage origination, processing and servicing.


text:
Q: A cycle which is the product of disjoint $m$-cycles does not necessarily have order $m$? Suppose a cycle $\sigma\in S_n$ has decomposition a product of disjoint $p$-cycles, for $p$ a prime. So each cycle has order $p$, and thus $\sigma^p=id$, so $\sigma$ has order dividing $p$, and thus order $p$ when $\sigma\neq id$.
What if $\sigma$ has a decomposition into a product of disjoint $m$-cycles, for $m$ composite. I know $\sigma^m=id$, and thus has order dividing $m$. In every example I've tried, it seems $\sigma$ still has order $m$. Is it possible for $\sigma$ to have order smaller than $m$ (when not the identity of course)? If so, is there an example?
Much thanks,

A: A permutation that is the product of disjoint permutations that all have the same order, has the same order as its factors. So your $\sigma$ will have order $m$, guaranteed.
(It must have order at most $m$ because the disjoint factors commute, so $\sigma^m = (xy\cdots z)^m = x^m y^m \cdots z^m = 1\cdot 1\cdots 1 = 1$. On the other hand, by the same argument, if it had order less than $m$, each factor would also have that order, because the only way a product of disjoint permutations can be the identity is if each of the factors are).
(By the way $\sigma$ is not itself a "cycle" if it is the product of two or more disjoint permutations).


One of my recent article last month grabbed a feature in the internationally acclaimed "Backpackers Magazine". It felt like a proud moment and I am happy to write and share my stories with the world out there! Travel writing is actually fun don't you think? To write about our experiences, to depict our moments with various pictures we take along the journey and to simply guide other people along the way.
The article is about my experience of staying in the Wombat's Hostel in Munich. I was doing a summer road trip in Germany,France and Italy earlier this year and Munich was my starting point. The hostel was situated exactly in the city centre and I was really amazed with architectural design and friendly calm soothing spaces it had to offer. I took some time out to capture the some shots and pictures around the hostel and decided to write an article about it.
Have you ever got an chance to publish an article in a travel magazine? Or do you wish to write one. I suggest all the readers to take few minutes and do stop by to read my feature if you have time and would be really happy to see your comments below!
A travel blogger, Influencer and adventurer, Anubhav travels extensively around the world. Even though on a limited budget, he managed to catch the best deals online and utilizes a whole lot of travel points. Anubhav's no stranger to the world of travel-hacking and is very passionate about helping people to chase their own travel dreams in life.
PrevPreviousScoot Wandermust Winner – Preferred Traveler from India!


text:
Lagniappe Insurance
Insuring New Orleans & All of Louisiana
Find ACA Express Plans
New Orleans Office
Home > About Us > Meet Our Staff
As our client, you will have a team of highly qualified professionals working for you to provide you with the best coverage for you, your family, or your business. Building a long-lasting relationship with our clients is our number one priority.
Sheila Dickerson
CEO, Agent, and Founding Partner
Sheila Dickerson holds a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of New Orleans. Dickerson is a banking veteran and has a long-standing career that includes senior and executive level positions with various national and regional banks. Dickerson has specialized expertise in insurance, mortgage lending, commercial and small business lending, underwriting guidelines, loan origination and servicing, compliance and regulatory issues. Agent Qualifications include L&H License, P&C License, and a Variable Annuity License.
November 10th, 2016 by Lagniappe Insurance
President, Agent, and Founding Partner
We are proud of the contribution Chris brings to our Agency as President, Agent and Founder. Johnson was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Jesuit High School. His career has focused on providing expert advice and service to clients interested in insurance and financial services. This experience includes managing and leading successful sales and service teams. Chris has strong communication and organizational skills and recognizes the important role Insurance Professionals play in the success of a business. Chris's philosophy of great customer service starts with understanding the client's business and educating them on their options. Chris has earned a BS degree from Spring Hill College and holds both Life and Health and P&C licenses.
643 Magazine Street
Google MapsYelpFacebookTwitterLinkedIn
Lagniappe Insurance Provides Health Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Life Insurance, and Annuities to All of Louisiana, Including New Orleans, Metairie, and Lafayette.
© Copyright 2020, Lagniappe Insurance | Privacy Statement | Login


The Kemetia Tribune: Lack of International Response to South Sudan Invasion a "farce"
Lack of International Response to South Sudan Invasion a "farce"
23/05/2011--CHICAGO--In comments made to the Kemetia Tribune within the last few hours, His Sovereign Majesty King Adam I of Kemetia has called the international response to the Sudanese armed incursion and take-over of the town of Abyei "a complete and utter farce" and that words and condemnations did not go far enough to reproach the Sudanese forces for their act of aggression against South Sudan.
While Sudan claims that the incursion and subsequent takeover was a defensive response to a raid conducted by South Sudanese troops on Thursday, which the King strongly condemned as an obstacle to peace, His Sovereign Majesty explained that "the government of the North is clearly using one terrible incident to justify a disproportionate and crushing response."
The Kemetian Government has been engaged in communications with the Government of South Sudan since early 2011, although bilateral relations have not been established, and nor did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seem optimistic about establishing relations when asked by the Tribune earlier today. "We are not being received warmly by the new Sudan", said a Ministry official, who declined to be named. The King did not comment extensively on relations, saying only that the untimely receiving of messages had been a problem when dealing with South Sudan.
Nevertheless, His Sovereign Majesty reiterated his commitment to preserving peace in the region, and allowing for the democratic self-determination of the South Sudanese. "It is absolutely imperative that this atrocious action not be allowed to derail the referendum and scheduled independence of South Sudan. All nations should oppose the North Sudanese invasion strongly, and with further punitive measures, if necessary," said King Adam I.
During his talk with the Tribune, His Sovereign Majesty was also pushed for answers as to why the Government had not conducted parliamentary elections yet, a problem which has become a rather serious issue for the King and the Lloyd-Davies Administration. "It is not for me to direct the electoral process of the nation," he explained, saying that it was "up to the elected government of the day and the Electoral Commission to come to an agreement about the timing for our first parliamentary elections under the 2010 Constitution." The Electoral Commission had previously stated that elections were to be held on 14th May, but has since delayed them until mid-June. The Tribune was not able to reach the Commission for comment.


Global score 5 out of 5. based on feedback from 101 verified past guests.
Villa Eunice is a splendid two-story villa located on the high coast in front of the sea. It sleeps six people. From Villa Eunice you will enjoy a spectacular view of the sea, of Positano and of the Amalfi Coast. Villa Eunice is 150 square meters (1615 square feet). It features two gorgeous private terraces with a view of the sea and of the coastline, air conditioning (please read description below to check in which rooms the units are installed) and winter heating.
You will be in the heart of Positano, a few steps from restaurants and shops. You will find the stop for the SITA bus Amalfi - Sorrento line at 50 meters (165 feet) and the closest beach (Spiaggia Grande di Positano) at roughly 1 km (0.6 miles). You will reach Villa Eunice along a 50-meters (165-feet) public walkway that has no stairway steps.
You will not need a car to stay at Villa Eunice. If you do have one, you will be able to park it on the premises, in a garage. The parking space is suitable for at most one small car (the size of a Fiat Punto or smaller).
Villa Eunice is located in one of the most beautiful panoramic areas of Positano: the villa is an old house built on the top of that high rocky spur overlooking the sea and which seems to "sustain" the main and most picturesque part of Positano, photographed and printed in every postcard.
The inhabitants of the place call this part of town "La Pigna" (pine cone) due to its round shape and to the fact that all the houses overlap one another just as on the shelf of a pineapple. The 'Pigna' separates the Spiaggia Grande (Large Beach) from the beach of Fornillo, and it features a flat summit shaped as a small triangle, the Punta Reginella. Villa Eunice is built on the top of the 'Pigna': once you have arrived on its terraces, you will feel as if in the first row to watch a marvelous show, in this case the scenery of Positano. You will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea, the town, and the coast.
The first terrace is 120 square meters (1290 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by a characteristic bougainvillea pergola and by a pergola with a bamboo roof. The terrace is equipped with a small sofa and armchairs, as well as with a table, chairs, deck chairs and sun loungers. From the terrace you will enjoy a spectacular view of the sea and of the coastline.
You will be able to enter the first living room from the terrace. The floor is paved with lucid sky-blue tiles. The furnishings are elegant and welcoming. The furnishings include two sofas. The dining table can accommodate six guests. In this room you will find a satellite television (local channels). From the living room you will be able to enter the terrace with a view of the sea through three double-glazed French doors. The room also has a double-glazed arched window with a view of the sea and of Positano. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
You will be able to enter the second living room from the terrace. The floor is paved with bright sea green majolica tiles. The ceiling is vaulted. The furnishings are simple and comfortable. The furnishings include two sofas. The dining table can accommodate six guests. From the living room you will be able to enter the terrace through a French door. The room is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
You will be able to enter the third living room from the main entrance hall. The floor is paved with lucid blue majolica tiles. The ceiling is vaulted. The furnishings are simple and comfortable. The furnishings include a sofa. From the living room you will be able to enter the terrace through a French door. The room also has a window.
You will be able to enter the kitchen from the living room. It is equipped with a five-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, an Italian-style coffee-maker and other small appliances. Here you will also find a washing machine. From the kitchen a double-glazed French door will take you to the terrace with a view of the sea and of the coastline. The room has two double-glazed windows with a view of the sea and of the terrace.
The half-bath is small and equipped with a washbasin and a toilet. You will be able to enter it from the third living room.
You will be able to reach the laundry room from the second living room. Here you will find an iron and an ironing board at your disposal.
The second terrace is 65 square meters (700 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by a pergola with a bamboo roof. It is equipped with a table, chairs and deck chairs. From the terrace you will enjoy a bright view of the sea.
You will be able to enter the fourth living room through an access area. The furnishings include two single divan beds and a desk. From the living room you will be able to enter the second terrace with a view of the sea through a French door. The room is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
You will be able to enter the first bedroom from the living room. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include two armchairs. From the bedroom you will be able to enter the second terrace with a view of the sea and of the coastline through a French door. The room also has a window. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
You will be able to enter the second bedroom through an access area. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). There is a small fireplace made of bricks. The furnishings include a bedroom chair and a desk. In this room you will find a television (local channels). The room has three double-glazed windows with a nice view of the sea. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
The first bathroom is tiled with lucid blue majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor.
The second bathroom is tiled with lucid red majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom through an access area.


text:
/**
 * @unrestricted
 */
Network.RequestHTMLView = class extends UI.VBox {
  /**
   * @param {string} dataURL
   */
  constructor(dataURL) {
    super(true);
    this.registerRequiredCSS('network/requestHTMLView.css');
    this._dataURL = dataURL;
    this.contentElement.classList.add('html', 'request-view');
  }

  /**
   * @override
   */
  wasShown() {
    this._createIFrame();
  }

  /**
   * @override
   */
  willHide() {
    this.contentElement.removeChildren();
  }

  _createIFrame() {
    // We need to create iframe again each time because contentDocument
    // is deleted when iframe is removed from its parent.
    this.contentElement.removeChildren();
    const iframe = createElement('iframe');
    iframe.className = 'html-preview-frame';
    iframe.setAttribute('sandbox', '');  // Forbid to run JavaScript and set unique origin.
    iframe.setAttribute('src', encodeURI(this._dataURL));
    iframe.setAttribute('tabIndex', -1);
    this.contentElement.appendChild(iframe);
  }
};


Thursday November 06, 2008 – The Phil Niekro Golf Classic has become one of our community's most enjoyed and successful fundraisers. Each year, money is raised to help the Edmondson Telford Center care for child victims of abuse and neglect.
This year's 12th annual tournament was held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort.
The 2008 tournament was a great success! Thanks to everyone who supported us through sponsorships, playing or purchasing raffle tickets!
Stand with us	Our mission becomes action through people that are passionate about defending the innocent and bringing criminals to justice.


text:
Study: Average Punk Fucks Five People Named Spider Over Lifetime
By Edgar Towner | October 12, 2019
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A new study suggests that the average punk unknowingly has sex with five people who go by the name "Spider" over the course of their life, a Yale University research team announced today.
"These results are actually unsurprising," said Yale's Dr. Elizabeth Phelan. "Though people may not realize it, 'Spider' is one of the most common names in punk — even a small scene could have upwards of a dozen Spiders, so it's inevitable that your average punk will occasionally sleep with one without knowing it. Some people may find this thought unsettling, but rest assured: Spiders are generally quite harmless unless they feel threatened."
Despite Dr. Phelan's pacifying conclusion, many in the punk scene reacted to the research team's announcement with shock and disgust.
"It's one of those realizations that makes your skin crawl," said Long Island punk Keyon Miller. "You're always aware there are Spiders crawling around in the dark corners of the scene, but you don't expect to find them in such an intimate space. You start thinking back to all those late nights and early mornings, looking for signs: was that dude wearing Spiderman boxers, or was I just imagining it? Did he get that spider-web tattoo just as a fun little goof, or does it mean something more sinister? Jesus, I've gotta start asking people their names before I give them the business."
In the face of this growing hysteria, Spiders across the country resigned themselves to being treated with even more revulsion and distrust.
"Honestly, we get a bad rap," said Quentin "Spider" Herrera of Los Angeles. "Like it or not, we're everywhere. You know what they say: you're never more than 50 feet away from a dude called Spider, and that's doubly true in the scene. I just wish people didn't see it as a bad thing. We've been called 'helpful pests,' and it's true — the scene is actually a safer place thanks to us kicking the shit out of guys with names like Skeeter or Scorpion."
"We're doing our part from the shadows, and if that means people will occasionally slip up and fuck one of us… well, that's a fair trade in my book," Herrera concluded.
At press time, the Yale team was preparing for a second study into the correlation between the decay of local punk scenes and the presence of people named "Jonesy."


My joy for today is my birthday boy.
My firstborn is 7 today! I cannot believe I am the parent of a 7 year old. Seven seems like a totally different era of childhood than six. To me, 4, 5, and 6 seem to be grouped together, and then you have 7, 8, 9. It is entirely created in my mind, but still seems significant.
Since it is his birthday, I will take this opportunity to brag about our amazing son. I feel like I spend a lot of time trying to downplay his amazing qualities to not make other people feel badly when they are having trouble with their kids. Not today. Today the world must know how of his greatness!
Of course, Noah is not perfect. He recently got in trouble at a birthday party for (playfully) hitting an older boy in the ear while tricking him that there was something on his shirt. Very random and unusual act for our sweet boy, but I am sure this other boy's parents think our son is far from perfect. However, after this act was brought to our attention, and Noah was informed that the other boy was not happy about it, he immediately and sincerely apologized. But of course, this is proof that he is not, in fact, perfect. Just nearly.
Noah has an amazingly sweet and caring spirit. He went to a water park with Chad today, just the two of them. I told him that I would miss him and was sad I would not see him much on his birthday. He then proceeded to write me a letter that said, "I will miss you too. I hope you do not forget me when I am at Aquatica. You are the best mom ever. I love you very much." This type of event, where it is absolutely clear that he has thought a great deal about the feelings of others, happens at least every few days. I have boxes full of letters very similar to the one I just quoted. He was not a snuggly baby, but he has made up for lost time. Even though he is huge for his age, he will cuddle up on my lap and ask me to rub his back, no matter where we may happen to be. He is always sure to hug and kiss when parting or saying goodnight. If something breaks or spills, he is the first to jump in and try to help. He has a very kind soul.
Along these same lines, he is an amazing big brother to his siblings. He is patient and sweet with the little ones, and plays with them for hours at a time. He will often notice Amelia doing something adorable, and if I am not in the room, come ask me to see it and say, "She's so cute!" When in the backyard with his siblings that are two and four years younger than him, he will push them on the swings, help them on the teeter totter, and play tag for hours.
Noah is in 1st grade, but reads at nearly a 5th grade reading level. He reads for hours a day, sometimes waking up in the middle of the night and finishing a chapter of his most recent book. The book he reads most often is the Bible. He knows Bible stories much better than I do and has read several children's Bibles cover to cover. He is the first to remind us if we forget to pray before a meal. His love and thirst for knowledge about the Lord is truly a blessing and is inspiring to both of his parents.
If you do not really know Noah, you may find this post annoying or unbelievable. If you do know him well, you will know that I am just hitting the tip of the iceberg. He is an excellent athlete, funny, a good conversationalist, outgoing, friendly, and generous.
One of my favorite authors, Henri Nouwen, in his book Reaching Out, says this, "Our children are our most important guests, who enter our home, ask for careful attention, stay for a while and then leave to follow their own way." My son is becoming his own person, and I am awestruck that I have been entrusted with such a special being, for such a short and important time.
My sweet Noah, thank you for ushering me into motherhood seven years ago. You are more special to us than you can ever know. Happy Birthday my precious Boo Bear! I love you.
My Birthday Boy as a Pilgrim on Thanksgiving.
Thank you for the picture Spencer!
Amber, I can impartially attest that you are not exagerating! He is an amazing kid but then, the other three are showing signs that they are following in his foot steps. Isn't it great when your first born makes you so eager to have more?
This is such a beautiful blog about such a wonderful boy! Can hardly believe he is 7 already!
Aw! It's all true! It made me tear up. Noah is a blessing to be around!


You can make and cancel appointments online using SystmOnline. In order to be able to use this service, you will need to obtain a user name and password from reception in person. They will require you to produce some form of photo ID (e.g. passport, driving licence, bus pass) before issuing you with you log in details.
Please telephone the surgery before 10:30 on the day you wish to be seen. A suitable clinician will call you back and if required, see you that day.
Please note that a doctor will still be available throughout the working day if you have a medical emergency.
Patients seen in urgent appointments by one of our practitioners should be aware that they might not be able to see their own usual practitioner and that the appointment time may be restricted or delayed.
Appointments with the doctor or nurse practitioner can be booked in advance for routine reviews of on-going conditions and can be helpful if you have transport difficulties or if you find it difficult to get to the surgery during normal office hours, for example due to work commitments. Advance appointments with nurses, healthcare assistants and phlebotomists can be booked ahead at a time convenient to yourself.
For telephone advice patients do not need to telephone at 08:30 as a practitioner is available during the morning and afternoon. This helps ease congestion of the telephone lines early in the morning. Unless an emergency, the receptionist will normally arrange for a practitioner (GP or nurse practitioner) to telephone you back to discuss your condition. We have found that in many cases a GP or nurse practitioner can give advice and/or prescribe and update medications for a wide variety of conditions, and this seems to work well for many patients as it saves time and they often don't need to come to the surgery at all or only have to pop in briefly.
Doctors - the duration of a standard appointment with a doctor is 10 minutes. As a practice we do offer longer appointments for more complex consultations including gynaecological examinations, and more than one problem. Please advise the receptionist if you require more than 10 minutes with a doctor.
Nurses - the duration of these appointments varies depending on patient needs. For example, a standard appointment for a cervical smear is 15 minutes, for an asthma review 20 minutes and a standard appointment for a travel consultation 30 minutes.
If you or your children have a rash or spots which could be infectious please let the receptionist know when you make the appointment. The receptionist will then arrange for you to be seated in a location to minimise the risk of cross infection. Also, if you feel faint, nauseous or are in pain in the reception area please tell the receptionist who will arrange more appropriate seating or call a practitioner to attend.
If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else. The surgery often has up to 160 patients per month who do not attend their appointments and these could have been given to people who need them.


text:
I was probably one of the first to pitch in. Being twenty years older than the qualifying age, I wrote a piece called My First Love, about my childhood in war torn Liverpool.
It was all about food.
I was hungry right up until I was sixteen years of age, when I joined the Royal Navy. That was the first time I could ever remember walking away from a table that still had food on it.
When I was selected to take part the next ordeal was to go into the studio in Enniskillen and record while Owen listened in over at he BBC in Belfast.
I found the experience of talking into a microphone while wearing headphones listening to myself to be quite unnerving. It was a bit like talking inside my own head and the result was quite alarming as the headphones boomed while I was speaking. Anyway the recording person soon fitted me up with a quieter pair of headphones and I only had to read through the piece twice before they were satisfied.
At the end of my piece I finished with the line –
My next true love was cigarettes; but that is another story.
I felt that might give an opportunity for a second recording session but so far they haven't rung me back.
When I listened to the transmission I was quite surprised at how I sounded. On the day of recording I had felt as though I had won the 'monotonous voice of the month' award, but it sounded quite good on the radio, apart from my rather odd accent.
I say 'odd accent' because I was raised as a child in Liverpool, Glasgow and Limavady in more or less equal portion, and so would claim that I was beaten up in the playground in three different dialects. Kids can be very unforgiving.
Owen realised that there was a wealth of talent in the group and started to invite more writers to take part, both as readers and as guests. Wayne and Louise Hardman talked about his career as a sports reporter and their handweaving business Wove in Hove; Catherine Vallely about her encounter with a man who kidnapped himself; Trish Bennett about her mother's obsession with a potato peeler – and there were many more.
So, the whole BBC experience has been good for a number of the writers in the group and Owen McFadden has promised to come down to Fermanagh give us some tips on how to write for the radio, and perhaps collect some more stories.
Another early memory of mine was remembering seeing a bronze 'death penny' on the wall at both of my Grandfathers' houses which commemorated deaths in the First World War. Neither of the families would talk about them.
It took me quite a lot of ferreting with the help of Natasha Martin at Enniskillen Castle Regimental Museum (another one of Fermanagh Writers) for me to eventually root out the facts.
They were two men who had grown up together as kids in Limavady and had met up again when they signed up with the 10th Battalion of the Inniskilling Fusiliers. They were yards from each other when they were killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
When they died they were no relation to each other, but the nephew of one married the other's niece – my Mum and Dad.
My mothers' uncle's body was never found. His name is on the monument at Thiepval. My father's uncle's body was only found in 1934 when the War Graves Commission were creating the long term cemeteries that we know today. So it was over seventeen years after his death that they informed his mother that he was now accounted for.
Bob Baird is a Rotarian, a Paul Harris Fellow and Director of the Westville Family Resource Centre in Enniskillen
Bob's article about the fate of his great-uncles was published in the July 1 edition of the Newsletter.


(A) 03/22/19 3:45 PM vs Pennridge HS Postponed .
(A) 03/23/19 12:00 PM vs East Stroudsburg North HS Postponed .
(A) 03/27/19 4:00 PM vs Moravian Academy 1 - 15 .
(A) 03/30/19 12:00 PM vs East Stroudsburg North HS .
(H) 04/03/19 4:00 PM vs Pen Argyl Area 8 - 23 .
(A) 04/06/19 12:00 PM vs Southern Lehigh 5 - 9 .
(A) 04/10/19 4:15 PM vs Bangor Area .
(H) 04/17/19 4:00 PM vs Moravian Academy Silver Creek Park .
(A) 04/24/19 3:45 PM vs Pennridge HS .
(A) 04/26/19 4:00 PM vs Pen Argyl Area .
(H) 04/27/19 10:00 AM vs Catasauqua HS .
(H) 05/02/19 4:00 PM vs Saucon Valley .
(A) 05/03/19 4:00 PM vs Salisbury .
(A) 05/08/19 4:15 PM vs Saucon Valley .