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OZONE (O3)
Ozone is a secondary pollutant that is formed by the reaction of other primary pollutants (precursors), such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), to the presence of sunlight.
Sources: VOCs are emitted from motor vehicles, chemical plants, refineries, factories and other industrial sources. NOx is emitted from motor vehicles, power plants and other sources of combustion.
Potential health impacts: Exposure to ozone can make people more susceptible to respiratory infection, result in lung inflammation and aggravate pre-existing respiratory diseases such as asthma. Other effects include decrease in lung function, chest pain and coughing.
Unit of measurement: Parts per billion (ppb)
Averaging interval: Highest eight-hour period within a 24-hour period (midnight to midnight)
Reduction tips: Curtail daytime driving, refuel cars and use gasoline-powered equipment as late in the day as possible.
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The term "particulate matter" (PM) includes extremely small solid particles and liquid droplets that circulate in the air. Commonly called dust, particles 10 micrometers in diameter or less (PM10) can be inhaled and accumulate in the respiratory system. Commonly called soot, particles 2.5 micrometers in diameter or less (PM2.5) are responsible for visibility degradations such as the "Valley Brown Cloud." High levels of PM occur when the air is especially stagnant or windy.
Sources: All types of combustion (motor vehicles, industry, wood burning, etc.) and some industrial processes cause fine PM (less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter). Crushing or grinding operations and dust from paved or unpaved roads cause coarse PM (between 2.5 and 10 micrometers in diameter).
Potential health impacts: PM can increase susceptibility to respiratory infections and can aggravate existing respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Units of measurement: Micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3)
Averaging interval: 24 hours (midnight to midnight)
Reduction tips: Stabilize loose soils, slow down on dirt roads, carpool and use public transit.
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas formed when the carbon in fuels is not burned completely.
Sources: In cities, as much as 95 percent of all CO emissions emanate from automobile exhaust. Other sources include industrial processes, non-transportation-related fuel combustion and natural sources such as wildfires. Peak concentrations occur in colder winter months.
Potential health impacts: Reduces oxygen delivery to the body's organs and tissues. The health threat is most serious for those who suffer from cardiovascular disease.
Unit of measurement: Parts per million (ppm)
Reduction tips: Keep motor vehicles tuned properly and minimize nighttime driving.
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Home People Profile Bham People Kenya Russell: Creating the Right Mix for Creatives of Color
Kenya Russell: Creating the Right Mix for Creatives of Color
By Ameera Stewart
Kenya Russell recognized a need for Birmingham's creative community, so she came up with the right mix. Through research, she found that there were no platforms dedicated to connecting creatives of color in the city.
"I felt like that was something I could kind of fit into, as a niche," said Russell, 24, CEO of The Mix: Birmingham, a nonprofit organization that brings creatives together through events, professional development, and financial education.
Known simply as The Mix, this platform strives to build and support Birmingham's creative community. The concept started with a magazine Russell produced for young black creatives at the University of Alabama (UA), which she attended from 2015 until her graduation in 2018. When she left Tuscaloosa and returned to Birmingham, she sought out things to do, places to go, and people to be around.
"I was already [making a space for black creatives at UA], why not just bring it to Birmingham and call it something else? … I connected with some people, put out some [feelers] on social media and looked for people to connect with, and a few people helped me get the foundation set up," she said. "It was a really cool process, and I met some really amazing people along the way.
The Mix platform has several different ways of bringing creatives together, including its signature event, Southern Made Creatives, which took place on October 24 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). Russell believes her events are distinct because she strives to find unique vendors and different people each time: new talents, new food distributors, etc.
"I personally feel like there aren't a lot of allocated spaces for us to host nice events, and I am totally OK with taking over a nice space in the name of black entrepreneurship," she said.
Nurturing Creatives
The Mix caters to millennial creatives, ages 21 to 37, based in and around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and Huntsville.
"Any discipline of creativity you can manifest can be part of The Mix: art, music, dance, poetry. If you are a ceramics maker, I want to see your work, value your work," said Russell.
In addition to providing a platform, opportunities, and resources, Russell believes it is important that creatives know where to go and how to get the tools needed to sustain a business.
"There are a lot of places like the Innovation Depot [and] … Small Business Association that have free resources and things you can utilize, … but people [my] age don't know that," she said. "When I was coming up, in high school you were either really smart, really athletic, [or did hair]. … Unless you were doing those three things, what were you going to do?"
Through The Mix, Russell is trying to solidify and nurture the creative community in Birmingham, those who grew up here and those who have relocated to the city.
Russell is the oldest of three children: she has a 21-year-old brother and a 14-year-old sister. Her siblings inspire her because, she said, "We are a unit."
As the oldest, she is the first one to do most things, including graduating from high school and going to college: "I feel as though I'm setting an example for them even when I don't want to be," she said.
Russell also is inspired by her mother, who owns a hair salon, and her father, who works at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB): "They're very much [hustlers]," she said.
Russell attended Center Point High School and Wallace Community College before enrolling at UA, where she majored in art and started Noir magazine, a space for the university's black creatives that shut down after she graduated because there was no one to take over.
"I really wanted to cultivate a community for creative people and … establish a platform for creative people who did different things, not necessarily just those majoring in art but those who were also creative and had talents they could show," she said. "[I wanted to] build a community off of that because I felt there were so many dope people who were doing stuff, but nobody knew because it's not put on a united front."
With her mom being an entrepreneur, Russell learned about business. Another source of inspiration for Russell was her uncle, who was a photographer and videographer. He introduced her to those art forms, then she took a film class and fell in love with it. The experience also broadened her creative interests, and she decided to take a few drawing classes. In 2016, Russell's uncle motivated her to become serious about her work, so she started selling her paintings.
"He really was one of the first people that … pushed me toward being creative and relying on self. He told me how important it was to be self-sufficient," Russell said of her uncle, who died in December 2016.
Though painful, the loss of her uncle motivated her to continue nourishing the many seeds of wisdom he planted in her life.
"[My uncle] was a very strategic person. He planted seeds in me, and I think he knew that," Russell said. "One of the main things he preached to me was, 'Just when things seem dark, know that you are light, and you can make things brighter just by being yourself.' He told me, 'Don't give into opinions or stereotypes. Just stay focused on what you want to do, and you can make that true for yourself.'
"He told me this stuff for a reason, so I had to really dig deep. [Losing my uncle] was painful. It hurts to lose someone you're close to, … but you know you're here for a reason, too, and it's important for you to keep going no matter how you feel about the situation. … It was kind of like a kickstart for what I felt like I needed to do, … to stand tall in what I believe."
Putting Her Best Foot Forward
In addition to running The Mix, Russell also started a branding business called Streak Social Media Consulting, which offers services for developing a brand, strategizing via social media, and building a business as a whole—"The ins and outs of your basic marketing agency in a person," she said.
Russell feels that God has presented her with opportunities that aligned with starting the branding business.
"I'm a very spiritual person, so I feel like God calls a lot of us to do things," she said. "I feel as though this was that for me … because, since I've started I have clients, I'm actually working, and it's working out. I'm just continuing to be patient and follow by faith and not by sight, just staying strong in what I know and what I believe. … Things are good. Life is beautiful."
The beauty comes from understanding the process, Russell added: "You have to work, no handouts. I've never been about that. I've always been about getting up and … doing it for yourself. I saw my mom and dad do that every day, so that's all I know."
Though she works hard, Russell also knows when to take a break from it all. In addition to drawing, she makes music, writes poetry and songs, and takes time to read. She also is a self-proclaimed "foodie."
"I love eating and eating in peculiar spaces," she said. "Birmingham has a lot of very cute, … underground, undiscovered restaurants and pop-up food situations, …. I love traveling and eating food."
Ultimately, Russell is big on self-improvement and growth.
"I really try to just put my best foot forward … in everything I'm doing," she said. "I'm really big on just being unapologetically myself, … at the same time knowing that I have an opportunity each day to be better than I was yesterday. I really cherish that. I prioritize that.
"I try to be my best self at all times. … I am human so there are lapses in that, and I take full accountability for that, as well, because that's what makes me me. At the same time, … I know I can be better, I can be bigger, I can be more open, more free. I try to embody that and put that at the forefront of who I am as a person."
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On 2/22/2019 at 8:31 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence near Meadow Lakes Loop for the report of a male being shot with a firearm.
Investigation revealed that Sarah Butts, age 39 of Big Lake shot her boyfriend with a handgun during a verbal altercation. The victim sustained a nonfatal injury and was treated for the gunshot wound. Investigation also revealed that Butts was operating a vehicle with improper plates when she was contacted by AST.
Butts was arrested on charges of Assault 1st DV, Assault 2nd DV, and Improper Use of Plates, Butts was then transported and remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where she will be held without bail.
Thanks for posting local news of Big Lake that I can't get anywhere else.
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Sveigðir, Sveigder o Swegde (n. 277) (nórdico antiguo: El que ondea) fue un rey vikingo semilegendario de Suecia de la Casa de Yngling.

Hijo y sucesor de Fjölnir, casó con Vana de Vanaheimr, probablemente un miembro de los mitológicos Vanir. Engañado y atraído por un enano, Sveigðir desapareció en el interior de una roca y nunca regresó. Le sucedió su hijo Vanlandi. Su figura protohistórica aparece en la saga Ynglinga, Ynglingatal e Historia Norwegiæ.

Íslendingabók cita una línea de descendencia en Ynglingatal y menciona a Svegðir como sucesor de Fjölnir y predecesor de Vanlandi: iiii Fjölnir. sá er dó at Friðfróða. v Svegðir. vi Vanlandi.

Referencias

Bibliografía
 Nerman, B. Det svenska rikets uppkomst. Estocolmo, 1925.

Enlaces externos
 La Saga de los Ynglings y la Heimskringla en «Kulturformidlingen norrøne tekster og kvad». (en inglés y noruego)

Reyes vikingos legendarios de Suecia

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America's coolest billionaire
This guy is becoming more and more familiar to me, cause I saw him on TV like almost everyday now that it's playoff season for the NBA especially since the Mavericks is still ALIVE. Yupe, he's none other than the owner of Dallas Mavericks, the baby boomer tycoon named Mark Cuban. I've heard a lot about him, but never in details, so I did a little bit of googling to find out more about him, and after gathering so many information, I think now I can say that he's quite something, not just your regular billionaire..he's the work hard party hard kinda of guy and he sets a good example to a lot of business minded people, He gave quite a few advices to lil mark cuban out there, i know some of his advices can be found in marketing or any business textbooks, but i've never seen anyone works them in the real world as perfect as he does. so i thought i'd share it with you..=)..*ps: this may be boring though, but who knows it could be useful for some of us..*
1. Say Yes to Anything, Never Say NO!
when he was in college, he came up with the idea of having his own computer networking company..*MicroSolutions, Inc* . He didn't know anything about computer at all at that time, never taken a computer class. But he believed in himself that he can learn anything if he has the will to do it, so he never turned customers' request even though he didn't know shit what the customers wanted and managed to pull it all together and delivered a top notch work. The company was a success, setelah beberapa tahun..CompuServe was interested in his company and he sold it for a few million dollars. Setelah itu dia sempet juga built broadcast.com from scratch yang akhirnya di beli sama Yahoo!
2. Be passionate at what you're doing and show it to the world.
When he bought the Mavericks, the team wasn't in a good shape and they were trapped in a long losing streak season. But he turned it all around by getting involved in every single activity that has anything to do with the team. He's very passionate about it and he's able to encourage the community to support the team in his own way. One of his unique way is by sitting at the bench with the players and the coaches during the game. Most of the NBA owner would sit somewhere in private, out of public eyes, wearing their expensive suits and ties. But not Mark Cuban, he is there near the baseline, yelling and cheering on his teams, wearing just jeans and a regular t-shirt…making sure the referees are doing the job right. He complains to the referees a lot, and of course, as a result, he got fined a lot!!. But that shows character right there, that he is willing to do anything in his power to protect his players and stand up for them.There was one time when he got a $500,000 fined—for saying of the head of NBA officiating : "I wouldn't hire him to manage a Dairy Queen"…hihi. Dan akhirnya dia malah dapet surat dari Dairy Queen, yang mungkin felt somewhat insulted by his statement and invited him to be a dairy queen manager for a day, saying that it's not as easy as it seems to be a dairy queen manager. And being a humble man that he is, he accepted the job…and of course, thousands of people were waiting in line in dairy queen to see him serving ice creams… And I think that's a good marketing, cause that's a chance to prove once again that you're indeed the coolest billionaire. You think Bill Gates would ever wanna do that?
3. Connect with your customers/clients/fans…anyone that has something to do with your company.
Unlike any other public figures who hide their email address/contact number, Mark Cuban put his email address everywhere and encourage anyone to send him email if they have question/complains/suggestion or anything and he actually reads and reply the email right away. He has answered thousands upon thousands of email, and even though he is such a busy man he makes himself approachable. In fact, his desk in his office is the one near the entrance door so it is easier for him to talk to the customers, he's also make time to sign autographs before and after the game..and also very closed with his employees and always does his best to give a great working environment for them. When he owned the MicroSolutions, he only had 85 employees, but over the course of seven years, he only had four employees leave. And all of them came back to work for him at some point.
4. Customer is always right.
I know it sounds lame, but it's true and he also believes in no detail is too small when it comes to taking care of customers to create any excuses for them to go and spend their money somewhere else. He even handle complains from people who found chewing gum on the seat at the arena, or when the restrooms are not clean enough, etc.
5. Low Profile
Yes he's a billionaire now, but that doesn't mean he would trade his sweatpants for a suit and tie. There is nothing about his appearance that signal his status as one of the country's richest man. He doesn't feel the need to remind the world that he is now an important person. In fact, he still go to 7-11 to buy a diet coke and tuna sandwich if he's hungry…
6. You Don't have to be an innovator to succeed.
It's becoming more and more impossible for anyone to come up with such a unique idea that no one has every done before. But there's usually a place to sneak in and do something a little different and work harder at executing them. He admits that mostly he stole his ideas from somebody else, he never really invented anything, he just put the pieces and the information together better.
7. Never invest money in the market.
This is what he said.."Put your money in the bank. The stock market is probably the worst investment vehicle out there. NEVER put your money in something where you don't have an information advantage. Why invest your money in something because a broker told you to? If the broker had a clue, he/she wouldn't be a broker, they would be on a beach somewhere.."..hehe, i couldn't agree more with Mr. Cuban.
Anywaaay...now you know who i'll be rooting tomorrow, of course the dallas mavericks, not just because i like the owner, but because i basically root for anyone who plays against the kings...hihi...one more win for the mavs and the kings will be sent straight to the basketball hell..
Panick Mode = ON
GOING GOING GONE!!!
Little things i miss about home
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Where to Travel: London
I've been slacking!
I haven't posted in a while, and that's because I was traveling.
One stop in particular was London.
Last time I was there, it was 10+ years ago as a broke college student. I gained less-than-fond memories: insanely cold weather, dark skies and a terrible exchange rate on the dollar that made buying anything expensive AF.
I remember the food scene being underwhelming, too.
Aside from a simple sandwich costing like ten pounds — which was $20 back then — I didn't have the best dining experiences. Sadly, highlights include a very bland traditional English cuisine, cheap but greasy fried chicken at a casual street vendor and an overpriced, tasteless dinner at a tourist trap of a fancy restaurant.
So I was quite curious to see how the city — and the culinary scene — had (or hadn't?) changed in more than a decade when I crossed the pond last month. While there, many people reassured me that the food options had significantly expanded and diversified in the past decade.
And they were right.
It was literally like night and day. I found myself eating at so. many. amazing. places. Thanks to the recommendations of co-workers, friends who lived there and a bit of my own laudable research on-the-fly, there literally wasn't a meal I had that I didn't like.
So now, based on my most recent expedition there, I compiled a list of eight restaurants that truly left a lasting impression on me. You'll notice many of these have international influences — from dim sum to sushi and curry — a reflection of the diverse cultures that call London home.
By no means is this list exhaustive or meant to assume that this is all the city has to offer. Instead, it's simply what I found to be tasty and think you may enjoy, too. Of course, if you have any other favorite spots, please drop them in the comments section below!
8) Curry @ Brick Lane
A family friend recommended trying the curry in Brick Lane — a street in East London's Tower Hamlets borough. Lined with curry houses, bars and storefronts, Brick Lane offers a look into London's Bangladeshi community amongst a gritty backdrop of graffiti-laden walls, compact brick buildings and historic points of interest. When I asked this friend if there was any particular curry house to check out, she shared "Just pick one!" That's how we ended up at Nazrul. Nazrul's approach to attract clientele is similar to how it's done at many other touristy destinations; restaurant workers stand outside, wooing diners in by striking up conversations and promising unbelievable deals. Seeing the decent crowd inside and hooked by a £15 dinner combo of an appetizer, entrée and rice (pictured below), we decided to give it a try. While the food was average — certainly not the best Indian food I've had — I give Nazrul points for such an expansive menu, a complimentary BYOB policy and decent prices. Before or after eating here, make time to wander up and down the street, viewing the graffiti artwork (pictured below) and stopping by the weekly market, if you're there on any given Sunday.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Noteworthy to visit for historic and cultural immersion!
7) Dishoom
With five locations in London and two more in Manchester and Edinburgh, Dishoom is on a mission to revive Bombay's Irani café culture and spread it as wide and far as possible. I'd say the upscale chain has been quite successful, as Dishoom frequently came up as somewhere to go in my conversations and it was bursting to the brim with patrons the couple times I went. My first attempt at coming here was a weekday evening at the Shoreditch location, where a line — excuse me, queue — wrapped around a building. There was an estimated wait time of an hour…just to get into the bar…to then wait yet another hour to be seated for dinner(!). Fortunately, my second try for lunch at the Covenant Garden location only had a 15 – 20 minute wait at the cozy downstairs bar before being seated. What I appreciated the most is that Dishoom has a completely separate dairy-free menu, with items that don't sacrifice flavor simply because dairy has been removed. Even with a sweet vinegar marinade as a substitute for yogurt, my grilled chicken tikka was so tender and juicy. Desserts aren't to be missed, either. I couldn't make up my mind and ended up getting both of the dessert options – the Kala Khatta Gola Ice and the Basmati Kheer, pictured below. I've never had anything in my entire life like the former, which is like a frozen slushy with blueberries and kokum fruit syrup, but with a spicy, savory kick, thanks to chili, salt and pepper on top. The Basmati Kheer is a rice pudding with vanilla-infused coconut milk, cardamom, cashews and a blueberry compote. Even without once drop of dairy, it's quite creamy and rich.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Come here for a culinary adventure!
6) Sushi and Yakitori Grilled Meats @ Sticks 'n' Sushi Victoria
Hailing from the land of amazing sushi — a.k.a., Los Angeles — I have a pretty high bar when it comes to what's considered good sushi. Yet Sticks 'n' Sushi far exceeded my expectations, thanks to super fresh fish, creative fun rolls and so many other diverse options. With Copenhagen origins and 20 locations throughout the UK and Denmark, Sticks 'n' Sushi features both sushi and yakitori grill favorites, all in an ambiance where Danish and Japanese design elements merge. Sticks 'n' Sushi caters well to large groups, with pre-set menus that can mix and match different sushi, skewered grilled meats, and other sides and appetizers. It's a great way to sample a little bit of everything. Sitting upstairs in the Victoria location, my colleagues and I opted for the Extravaganza, a massive spread of sushi, seared meats, grilled meats, edamame and apps. Sticks 'n' Sushi also gets bonus points for being extremely flexible and accommodating with food preferences; they switched out beef and dairy items for other options, with no additional charges or other issues whatsoever.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Stop by if you're in the mood to sample a lot of different options!
5) A Shareable Thai Dinner @ Busaba Chelsea
With 13 locations scattered throughout the city, I ended up at the Busaba in Chelsea, late one Sunday evening with a handful of other customers within the serenely dark atmosphere. The Thai restaurant boasts a modern-meets-traditional aesthetic, where hanging lantern lights, neon red contemporary artwork and a row of waving fortune cats all gracefully coexist. Tradition seems to play an integral part of Busaba's identity, as according to its website, sook jai (meaning 'to enjoy' and 'happy heart'), is Busaba's "living ethos." A Thai Buddhist monk even held a blessing ceremony for the opening of its second location in 2003 in order to "bring good luck, success and prosperity." The restaurant has a wide variety of shareable Thai favorites, from rice bowls to curries, grilled meats and lots of different apps. I feasted on some of the most succulent duck breast, covered in a sweet honey tamarind sauce (pictured below). The Matchstick chicken winglets, also pictured below, are malt-marinated and all sorts of crispy goodness. We rounded out dinner with an order of Por-pia Jay, vegetable spring rolls with a sesame dipping sauce.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Lots of shareable options for a family-style meal!
4) Pan-Asian @ e&o Chelsea
Still in Chelsea and a stone's throw away from Busaba is e&o, a fancy restaurant specializing in pan-Asian cuisine served in an intimate, upscale ambiance. Propping up at the bar, I initially fell in love with e&o's clean, minimalistic vibes, as tropical plants, golden fixtures and a smooth, white marble bar gave me swanky Miami art deco feels. Apparently, e&o just re-opened this summer after undergoing a "considerable renovation" — one that I'd say was quite successful based on how it looks now. According to its website, e&o takes its culinary influences from nine countries: Bali, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Thailand. This diversity is reflected in the menu, with options ranging from BBQs & roasts, to tempura, curries and specialties like Pad Thai. I decided to go full in with the dim sum, selecting a variety from fried to steam, and different ones each filled with prawns, king crab or chicken (pictured below). Cocktails here seem to have a novel take on traditional recipes. For example, my Thai Basil Daiquiri, where hints of basil were blended with rum, was just the right balance of sweet and savory.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Nice for a romantic, intimate night out.
3) The Dining Court @ Arcade Food Theatre, Covent Garden
One culinary trend appears to be quite popular: food courts and food markets. In one big space, multiple — from a handful to 50+ — vendors will set up shop in individual stands, offering food and beverage for purchase. Communal tables with benches and chairs are in the space, too, and there may even be music or live entertainment. While my fiance went to Mercato Metropolitano food market in the Elephant & Castle neighborhood one night and the Pergola Paddington market also came highly recommended to me, I actually ended up meeting co-workers at the Arcade Food Theatre. Right off of the Tottenham Court Road tube station in the Covent Garden neighborhood, this casual dining destination features seven different dining concepts and three separate bars, all situated on the ground floor of the Centre Point building. Order and pick up food options ranging from Italian to Japanese, Japanese-Peruvian, Southern Portuguese, Mexican street food, Turkish-Cypriot cuisine and beef prepared in many different ways. Sadly, we only made it to one kitchen — Pastorcito's — but I definitely wasn't disappointed! I sampled some of the best tacos and guacamole I've ever had (yes, I said ever!!). Below, check out two tacos in particular: the al pastor with pork shoulder that's been marinated for 24 hours and topped with caramelized pineapple, and the Baja fish, filled with Corona-battered sea bass.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Large groups who are looking for a lot of variety, come here!
2) Al Fresco Drinks @ The Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, Hyde Park
One of my favorite pastimes is to simply bask in the beauty of Central London's Hyde Park. It's free, it's stunningly breathtaking and you can do so much here, from kicking a ball around to reading a book or walking some of the various paths. The park also has a great little café to snag a beverage at, the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen. Situated right on one of the banks of the massive Serpentine lake, the café offers picturesque views and a variety of different beverages to please all ages. Hot chocolate overflowing with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate powder, and adult options, such as the summery Pimm's Cup cocktail, both pictured above, are just two of many available selections. There are also wines and hard liquors, and if you're on-the-go, bottled and canned drinks. Casual food like pizza, burgers and salads can be purchased here, too, if you're looking for a small snack or two. We ordered fries — excuse me again, I mean chips — which were OK.
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Visit if the weather's nice!
1) A proper English Breakfast @ The Rubens at the Palace
Of course if you go allll the way to London, you certainly can't leave without a proper English Breakfast! The Rubens at the Palace, a historic hotel right across from the Buckingham Palace, brings out all the whistles and bells for breakfast. Located in The English Grill, an opulent dining room adorned with chandeliers, oversized chairs and an extravagant floral carpet, there are two breakfast options: a continental buffet or a full English Breakfast. I say skip straight past the continental buffet and opt for the full breakfast, as you can still access buffet items, and the full breakfast comes with so much more. It's a nice spread of hearty sausage, bacon, black pudding, a small hash brown square, Portobello mushroom, grilled tomatoes, baked beans and hen eggs, cooked to your preference (side note: the eggs are prepared with heavy cream). It's a great way to get a sample of English food, and everything truly is bursting with so much flavor. While I didn't get a chance to stop by this trip, Rubens also offers an afternoon tea service, live jazz in its Leopard Bar, and Indian/African-inspired three-course dinners in The Curry Room downstairs. Something to look forward to during the next trip!
Wilson's Words of Wisdom: Perfect place for a proper English breakfast!
Let's meet in London sometime soon!
Kathy October 29, 2019 at 9:49 PM
Wow, what an amazing trip!!I LOVE dim sum at here!
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Executive Bio
Appointment: Director of Rio Tinto since 2009. He was appointed chief executive in January 2013 (note C).
Skills and experience: Sam, an Australian citizen, joined Rio Tinto in 1991, following 20 years in the automotive industry at General Motors and Nissan Australia. He has held a number of management positions during his career at Rio Tinto including chief executive of the Aluminium group from 2001 to 2004, chief executive of the Iron Ore group from 2004 to 2009 and chief executive, Iron Ore and Australia from 2009 to January 2013. Sam is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Academy of Technical Science and Engineering. In 2010, he was appointed an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
External appointments (current and recent): Member of the Council of the International Council on Mining & Metals and a director of The International Council on Mining and Metals (UK) Limited since January 2013. Non-executive director of Seven West Media Limited from 2008 until January 2013.
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everyone everywhere who has a serious contribution to make for the advancement and cause of Conductive Education, written according to usual academic standards.
Andrew Sutton, Editorial: steps towards a conductive literature, pp.49-50.
Rony Schenker, The five Fs: cornerstones for success − Tsad Kadima (a step forward) − a case study, pp.51-55.
Jack Wiley, Maysaa Mahmood, Cyrus Jackson, Conductive Education in cerebral palsy: a programme evaluation of the Individual Achievements Association, pp.56-76.
Laura Jones, Roles and responsibilities of teacher-conductors working within three special schools in England and Australia, pp.77-86.
Amanda Elliott, Challenge me! Mobility Activity Cards, pp.87-89.
Simon Welch, Development and expansion of Conductive Education outreach services at Megan Baker House, pp.90-95.
I was involved in the production and editing, and looking back now I can see that we achieved more than we hoped was possible at the start. Unfortunately it ceased publication in 2009 as it was becoming very difficult to find contributions and contributors but it remains the only serious journal ever to be published on Conductive Education.
The journal had a small number of subscribers but as it was registered and had an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN 1476-2374) it was sent to British Library for them to archive and supply copies of articles, as and when requested. A complete run should also be available at the National Library of Conductive Education in Birmingham.
I wonder how many people are aware of and use this valuable resource?
Conduction's website is now up and running again due to the efforts of Ben Foulger. Thanks, Ben!
All parts of the website can be accessed including Conductive Education Press and all its books, and the Conductive Post.
The page you are looking for no longer exists or no items met your search criteria.
Normal services will be resumed as soon as possible!


I checked out the website.......http://www.apartments-buenosaires.net. The number of rentals available and their photos seem to offer a variety of prices and accommodations. But the misspellings and grammatical errors found on the site need further editing.
A bit pricey, aren't they?
Pricey? Yes, most of the apts being offered are quite expensive. But in the spirit of fairness, they do list 10 apts under US$400 per month out of 335 listings. Regardless, the law of supply and demand will often dictate the financial outcome of most enterprises.My posting was intended to diplomatically convey a different issue. I was blown away by the gross language errors. Is the use of proper business English no longer the norm? Or does it not apply to commercial websites?
My posting was intended to diplomatically convey a different issue. I was blown away by the gross language errors. Is the use of proper business English no longer the norm? Or does it not apply to commercial websites?
To be fair, I think the proprietor had someone else develop the site. Though even I have to confess that errors in spelling, punctuation, and even syntax are egregious and numerous. But these shall doubtless be rectified.
Well, you also gotta wonder about any company that posts an employee-wanted ad on the forum that is read by people who are looking for apartments, rather than on the Jobs forum, whose target audience would include prospective employees.
Excuse me, have you ever heard of someone making a mistake? For example, first time using a website and thinking its posted in correct place but it is not. Chill out!
I guess you guys must not go to many websites that are done here, because the number of errors in 99% of the sites is hideous. But remember, although this doesn't excuse people, a lot of the sites being marketed are done by Argentines who usually use an Argentine translator and not a native English speaker (and even they are usually not great) and thus have tons of mistakes. If you want to really see spelling, grammar, and major editing boo boos, try the Internet sites that have been translated to English, for instance Coto.com it's sad.


he would pay money to see me tortured and wouldn't care if I was raped or killed as long as he could watch. He also swung weapons at me and stopped within fractions of an inch before it hitting me, so it never left physical damage - therefore the cops never would do anything, I called once.
. Everytime we get in an argument, he brings up my unfaithfulness. But today, he was talking about the weapons (in a non-threatening way) he has in the house. I told him they used to scare me, and tried to explain I still have PTSD over those. He accused me of wanting to start a fight. Was I truly wrong?
No you were not wrong. Why are you even still with this man?
Honestly - without getting into a huge explanation I will just say the reason we are together again is a God thing. Neither of us intended nor wanted it - we were both in process of moving to different places (and were already separated phtsically and divorced) but got slammed back together (as in living conditions) just before we moved and put in a position where it needed to be long term. During that time we learned to get along, regained the love, and eventually remarried. We only really have problems when one brings up the past .. but there has never been any abuse since I moved back.
I understand what you are saying but what made him change? Did he seek professional help ? I ask because some marriages can be saved when a partner gets the help they need but when the partner just stuffs away those old emotions and behaviors its only a matter of time before they come out again.
He is dangerous; he may go back to his old ways. Talking about weapons IS thretening...or can be....it can be a covert way of scaring you.
no its not wrong, its normal to bring up the past in relationships. that said my wife and I were taught by a couples therapist that no one wants to be reminded of wrongdoings in the past when they have worked hard to make changes in their lives. your husband for what ever reasons is no longer abusive and no longer acting out with the weapons so now when some one brings up those days its like getting a slap in the face and saying even though you have changed I still dont trust you.
example there is a certain thing my abusers used to do that is common to what my wife used to do. now she doesnt do that because she has made changes in her life and i have made changes in mine.
I used to say to her "because you did this I have this problem still...."
that statement made her feel responsible for my problems and that I still didnt trust her and that all the work she and I did together to make changes in our lives counted for nothing.
think of it this way.... think of something you know you did, maybe it was last month, last year or so ago that you know deeply was not right and could have hurt someone. now think about how you would feel today if every time you turned around that situation got thrown in your face that you did it and could have hurt someone because of your negative behavior... not a good feeling right,... thats how your husband may be feeling. he has made all these changes to move forwards and gets slapped in the face with his bad behavior and choices of the past.
through the couples therapy I learned no one wants to be reminded of things they did wrong even though someone else may still have a problem with it. I learned how to leave the past in the past, with my wife, in regards to our marriage and relationship and move on recognizing and honoring the positive changes in our lives, instead of dwelling on the bad things in the past that are done and over with.
instead just like my other problem, when I am having problems because of the past I take those issues to my therapist.
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You're not wrong. He's wrong.
IDK how you feel safe living with him when he has a bunch of weapons though.
I'm unsure what to suggest though.
#1 It has been over 3 years since any abuse has occurred and he shows no signs of it even surfacing. He gets frustrated or etc with life and does the whole taking it out on me just like any other person does to the ones they are closest to - but not in the abusive verbal bashing or physically threatening way .. just like the gripey flippant tone everytime you do or say something bc he is in a bad mood and then apologizes almost as soon as he is calm. That's something most all of us do. He is not perfect, no. None of us are. But this is a case where God brought us back together, we did not seek each other out not did we intend on staying together once we did meet again - but we were forced into that situation and we needed to make the best of it. We were already legally divorced and I had restraining orders on him, so legally he could have had me arrested. He chose not to. We chose to get along. We found a way to be roommates, then friends, then lovers, and eventually with a lot of prodding from God he asked me to remarry him.. I asked him about 10 times if he was sure he wanted to do this bc last time he said I trapped him into it .. he said yes .. So I agreed. We have been remarried now for over one and a half years, and lived together for a bit over 2 years before remarrying. If his anger ever does rise to a point that I believe he may turn abusive if he goes any further, I tell him and he leaves the room. If his behaviors start seeming controlling in any way we talk about why he is doing it to see if it is legit or if it is something he is not aware he is doing or if he is in some way trying to control me. Next, this is the first time I have been the one to open up the subject of our past in a way to tell him how it still affects me. Normally it is him who opens up that subject when he is angry at me to express how I failed him as a wife before and why his trust is still not 100% and the main reason he married me was bc God told him to. Those are things spoken in anger though. When I speak on sensitive things, I try to do it at a time I am not angry o I can express things rationally - he, prefers to bottle up the things he does not like to look at so when they come out is when we argue. He does better at not bottling as long bc I keep reminding him that's why things get bad, but it's something he grew up having to do for survival so it is something he is having to work very hard at breaking. That being said, jyst as he cannot bottle feelings for a healthy relationship, nor can I. Communication is key, but it needs to be done in a healthy way.
and says that is also abuse and asks how I think that made him feel. So .. it is in effect bringing up actions and how it made him feel but in a very negative way bc he is already upset when talking about it and he refuses to talk about it any other time.
So, hopefully that clears up confusions.
My question though is - am I wrong for trying to bring up how I still feel with weapons around at times .. it's not all the time, just sometimes .. or is it something I should jyst try to resolve within myself?
You asked what people thought and it sounds like you do not like the opinions you got. I will not say that someone cant change..I am an alcoholic in recovery and I changed. I know tons of addicts who served time in prison and committed domestic violence and they changed so it IS possible. I think the hard part of changing in this sense is that you are saying it can creep in a little bit.
If his anger ever does rise to a point that I believe he may turn abusive if he goes any further, I tell him and he leaves the room. If his behaviors start seeming controlling in any way we talk about why he is doing it to see if it is legit or if it is something he is not aware he is doing or if he is in some way trying to control me.
Are you saying his anger has risen to the point where you fear violence and have had to tell him to leave the room? Or is that a hypothetical example?
Next, this is the first time I have been the one to open up the subject of our past in a way to tell him how it still affects me. Normally it is him who opens up that subject when he is angry at me to express how I failed him as a wife before and why his trust is still not 100% and the main reason he married me was bc God told him to.
That is really sad. Sad that you reunited and he would say that to you.
Those are things spoken in anger though. When I speak on sensitive things, I try to do it at a time I am not angry o I can express things rationally - he, prefers to bottle up the things he does not like to look at so when they come out is when we argue.
Yes, said in anger but that doesnt mean its ok.
It sounds like he is allowed to disparage you and throw your mistakes in your face but you are not allowed to say what bothered you. If you really want to talk about the past abuse I do not feel that telling him that his behavior was why you cheated to be helpful or necessary. It doesnt matter why you cheated anymore than it matters why he was abusive. You both were wrong.
I do not think you are wrong. What kind of weapons are we talking about?
First, it is not that I do not like the answers I got - but just that incorrect assumptions were made. When that is done, one cannot receive a good answer bc the incorrect information is what the answer is based upon. It is the same as if a child asks "mom, what does 5x4 equal?" And the mom says "5+4 equals 9". Part of the information used was correct, the 5 and 4; but part was also incorrect, the type of mathematical function, which led to an incorrect answer. People need all the correct information to give good sound advice. If part of the information gets left out, confused, or misunderstood, it needs to be clarified. I was clarifying the information.
Now - onto the remainder of your comment.
I have never had to tell him to leave the room, that is how he chooses to handle it. I never allow it to get to the point where it may lead to abuse, I tell him when it looks as if it could.
It is sad that he says it to me, yes, but it is also important that he is open and honest and able to be that way. That is something he was never able to do before our divorce which is in part what led to the huge blowouts. When someone stuffs too many things, eventually they either explode or implode or both and the aftermath is never good. What he does now is hurtful but honest. What he used to do was just inflict pain in any way he could with words or threats. Usually he is protective and loving with me, this is his anger. True, anger does not make it right, which is why he apologizes. I know I say and do things in anger that are not right and I am not proud of later either. I think all of us do. Don't you?
Honestly - I think it's important to understand each point of view. Why I felt the need to cheat and why he felt the need to abuse. Both of us have childhood abuse in our past and both of us has mental health issues because of it. I feel like if we just say "sorry I did this", it's like putting a band-aid on a huge gaping wound instead of first cleaning it and then stitching it up. Talking about the why's, though extremely hard and painful and sensitive is like cleaning a deep wound which is also extremely hard and painful and sensitive to do correctly, saying "sorry, I know there is no good reason for what I did and I know I hurt you, I promise to not do that again" is stitching it up properly. You can then start to move on fresh and begin the healing process without the ache of the wound.
because I had been in other abusive relationships but not married and when we broke that was how I behaved due to my borderline personality disorder. Then when he started with the controlling aspect of abuse to get me to not leave in a way it was a relief - bc I could blame him for my choice to not leave and yes he was part of it bc his threats did weigh on me, but my fear of myself was always larger. So he needs to understand how much power he has to trigger my mental health issues bc generally we both can keep both of our respective issues controlled - as long as the other does not unwittingly trigger them or someone else. If we never talk about what happened and why, how can we understand it? But .. I need to understand how to approach it bc maybe I am doing something wrong in the way I am going about it. For instance, I don't ease into it - I am blunt, bc I am not sure how to ease into it.
or other more violent things that happend to me well before I ever met him but still a light form of PTSD. I know PTSD well enough to recognise it for what it is so feel he needs to know what triggers it, right?


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THEME: Oregon State opens the 2004-2005 season in the first round of the Black Coaches Association Invitational in Raleigh, NC. The eight-team tournament continues Thursday and Friday. Game times for the rest of the tournament will be determined by the daily results. The Beavers will play either Pepperdine or East Carolina in the second game. If OSU wins the opener it will play at 6 p.m PST. If it loses, game two will be played at 9 a.m. PST.
ABOUT THE BCA: The Black Coaches Association (BCA) is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to foster the growth and development of minorities at all levels of sport both nationally and internationally. The tournament was not held last year. Colorado State hosted the 2002 event in Fort Collins and won the title, and North Carolina State captured the 2001 event at the RBC Center. East Carolina and Fairleigh Dickinson played in the 2001 event as well.
TOURNAMENT FIELD: The host North Carolina State Wolfpack finished 21-9 last season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to Vanderbilt. The Wolfpack are No. 19 in the first Associated Press Poll of the season. The Siena College Saints of Loudonville, NY of the Metro Atlantic Conference posted a 14-16 overall mark last season and 9-9 (6th) in the league. The Pepperdine Waves were 15-16 a year ago and tied for second in the West Coast Conference with a record of 9-5. The East Carolina Pirates were 13-14 last year and 5-11 (11th) in Conference USA. The New Orleans Privateers were 17-14 and 9-6 (2nd) in the Sun Belt's West Division. The Elon University Phoenix of Elon, NC were 12-18 last season and finished 7-9 in the Southern Conference. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights of Madison, NJ posted a 17-12 mark a year ago and finished third in the Northeast Conference at 11-7.
BCA BRACKETNov. 17 (First Round)Game 1 -- Pepperdine vs. East Carolina -- 9 a.m. PSTGame 2 -- Siena vs. Oregon State -- 11 a.m. PSTGame 3 -- N.C. State vs. New Orleans -- 4 p.m. PSTGame 4 -- Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Elon -- 6 p.m. PSTNov. 18 (Second Round)Winners of games 1 and 2 -- 6 p.m. PSTLosers of games 1 and 2 -- 9 a.m. PSTWinners of games 3 and 4 -- 4 p.m. PSTLosers of games 3 and 4  -- 11 a.m. PST
OSU VS. THE FIELD: Oregon State has never played Siena, Fairleigh-Dickinson, East Carolina or Elon. The Beavers are 4-0 vs. Pepperdine, 4-1 vs. New Orleans and 1-4 vs. North Carolina State. The Beavers and Waves haven't played since OSU won 70-51 in the second round of the 1982 NCAA Tournament. OSU last played New Orleans on Dec. 18, 1995 and beat the Privateers on their home court 68-61. OSU and UNO also played in the second round of the 1983 NIT, an 88-71 OSU win. N.C. State defeated OSU at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis in the last meeting, 66-58 Dec. 22, 1993. The last time OSU played in Raleigh was Dec. 19, 1992 with the Wolfpack rallying from a 19-point second half deficit to post a 69-68 victory.
INTERESTING CONNECTIONS: N.C. State assistant coach Larry Harris was an assistant for former head coach Jim Anderson at Oregon State for the 1993-95 seasons. Former East Carolina head coach Eddie Payne left the school to become Oregon State's head coach from 1996-2000.
EAST COAST VISIT: Oregon State hasn't ventured to the East Coast Time Zone since opening the 2000 season at the So-Con Holiday Hoops Tournament in Greenville, SC. The Beavers won two of three games in the tournament, defeating Clemson and South Carolina State, and falling to eventual tournament champion Mississippi State.
FOUR IN A ROW ON THE ROAD: Oregon State hasn't played its season opener outside of Corvallis since playing Santa Clara in Portland to open the 1995-96 season. The last time the program opened the season with four straight on the road was the 1977-78 campaign -- at No. 2 North Carolina (twice), Wake Forest and vs. Oregon (in Portland).
ON THE BENCH: Oregon State enters the 2004-2005 campaign with three major contributors on the bench. Senior starting forward David Lucas, a 2004 1st team All-Pac-10 and 2005 postseason honors candidate, is out for an indefinite time after having surgery on his right big toe (Oct. 28) to repair tendon damage. Sophomore shooting guard Angelo Tsagarakis, one of the first players off the bench last season, is out until approximately Dec. 15 after dislocating his right shoulder prior to the start of practice. Junior forward Nick DeWitz, potentially a starter or sixth man, is not eligible until Dec. 11 due to NCAA mid-year transfer rules. DeWitz started the season last year at Iowa.
HANCHETT EXPECTED TO MAKE TRIP: Senior forward Jim Hanchett, the team's top defender in the paint and arguably the team's premier rebounder is expected to be available for all three games at the BCA Invitational. He is scheduled to return to Corvallis in time for Saturday's Civil War rivalry game vs. Oregon at 4 p.m. PST. Hanchett is a tight end/special teams performer for the football team and his decision to become a member of the football team opened the availabiility of a scholarship for basketball -- Sasa Cuic from Rijeka, Croatia was added to the roster in late Septemeber.
WHEN AT FULL STRENGTH: If Oregon State didn't have injury issues -- the program would have all five starters and 11 lettermen available from last year's team. The club returns 99 percent of the minutes, 99 percent of the points, and 98 percent of the rebounding from a year ago. The returning starting cast includes All-Pac-10 Conference senior forward David Lucas (17.2 pts, 6.9 reb), senior guard J.S. Nash (10.5 pts, 3.8 ast), junior guard Lamar Hurd (5.3 pts, 4.9 ast), junior guard Chris Stephens (15.8 pts, 2.6 reb) and sophomore center Kyle Jeffers (5.1 pts, 4.8 reb). Also back are senior forward Jim Hanchett (7.3 pts, 5.5 reb), sophomore forward Kenny Hooks (2.0 pts, 1.6 reb), sophomore forward Michael Johnson (0.1 pts, 0.1 reb), senior center Derek Potter (1.3 pts, 1.9 reb), senior guard Vic Remmers (1.5 pts, 0.5 reb) and sophomore guard Angelo Tsagarakis (6.4 pts).
THE NEW GUYS: Joining the program for the 2004-2005 season are junior guard Jason Fontenet, junior forward Nick DeWitz, redshirt freshman center Liam Hughes, and true-freshmen forwards Sasa Cuic and Marcel Jones. Fontenet, DeWitz and Hughes redshirted last season. Fontenet played two seasons at New Mexico State and DeWitz is a transfer from Iowa. DeWitz must sit out until Dec. 11 (he can practice) due to NCAA transfer rules.
THE NEW CLASS: Head coach Jay John signed three student-athletes to national letters of intent during the early signing period (Nov. 10-17). Joining the program for 2005-2006 will be guards Josh Tarver (6-3, Jesuit HS, Portland, OR) and Wesley Washington (6-3, Compton CC, Compton CA), and power forward Calvin Hampton (6-9, New Hampton Prep School, NH). Tarver's brother Zach is a true freshman receiver on the OSU football team and his oldest brother Shon was a standout guard at UCLA (1991-94).
BEAVERS IN THE NBA: Three former Beavers resided in the National Basketball Association in 2003-2004. NBA all-star Gary Payton is in his 15th year in the league and first with the Boston Celtics. Brent Barry is in his 10th year in the league and first with the San Antonio Spurs. A total of 26 former Beavers have played in the NBA.
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External audit progress report
Meeting: 29/11/2017 - Audit and Governance Committee (Item 245)
245 External audit progress report PDF 123 KB
To review the external auditor's progress report and update.
Appendix 1 External audit progress report and update, item 245 PDF 2 MB
The chairman used his discretion to move the external audit progress report to the first item.
It was noted that the private session due to take place on the rising of the committee would be postponed until after the January meeting. Phil Jones, Grant Thornton, stated that Zoe Thomas, Jon Roberts and himself would be available for the session. A member noted that it was disappointing that the session needed to be postponed and hopefully that it would not be too late for any concerns to be raised.
It was noted that the plan for the 2017/18 audit was currently being developed and that it would hopefully be presented to the January meeting. The fee letter would be presented to the March committee. The signing of the statement of accounts was now scheduled for the committee meeting in July 2018.
Following a query from a member, issues which had occurred during the 2016/17 audit would be taken into account when the audit plan for 2017/18 was developed. It was noted that the chief finance and S151 officer would be presenting a report at the January 2018 meeting which outlined how the issues experienced during the 2016/17 audit would be managed during the 2017/18 audit. The audit plan would be more structured than previously which should assist both the council and Grant Thornton.
The new lead partner (Jon Roberts) would be having early conversations with the chief finance and S151 officer to ensure that all risks areas were reflected in the plan.
The chief finance and S151 officer confirmed that the publications mentioned in the progress update at appendix 1 were considered by officers, and where relevant contact was made with other councils to obtain details of their experiences. It was noted that the publications were there to prompt thoughts as it will depend on the local circumstances. It was agreed that the link to the publications would be forwarded to the cabinet members for their consideration.
That the report be noted.


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^ Just saw this one over on Facebook....... great job drum!
i've been trying to take it easy.
nothing much more geeky than a few minor colour tweaks to my emacs.
font is "nirc1", the rc1 will be dropped once i'm happy with it. was originally called neet, then nete, then thought i should adopt a more conventional release name system. ^_^ might end up calling the final one nee. havnt decided.
Perhaps a not so busy desktop would calm thy anxieties?
heh, funny u should say that.
last night i restarted my x server for first time in ages. all 9 workspaces were rather loaded, and my firefox session had 720 tabs. now i'm down to just two apps open (emacs and firefox) and only a dozen(ish) tabs in firefox.
Oooooh! Nice dizzie, very elegant. I have a Halley Berry Cat woman that blends into my dark desktop. Yours would fit in nicely too.


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Healthy body -No sweat
If you're interested in getting fit and healthy your thoughts probably stray automatically towards a treadmill. You'll ease into a jog; maybe even crack a sweat and the next morning your muscles will remind you that you've spent most of your life, not running on a treadmill. Maybe you'll even think twice before attempting it again.
At the other end of the scale, you could be running like a rat in a wheel every day but instead of feeling invigorated by what you think is time well spent, you feel exhausted and run down. So what's the point in exercising if it makes you feel tired instead of vital?
If you talk to Brett Hayes, he'll tell you we've been getting it slightly askew. The foundation of good health and vitality is not just the building of toned, taut muscles. The foundation of good health and vitality is the art of building of healthy, nourished, hydrated, oxygenated blood.
Brett is a health and well being expert who, among other things, works with Australian and international elite athletes; people in peak physical condition, eating healthy diets and exercising religiously. These guys know how to take care of their bodies. But Brett says the one thing that can always be improved upon is our breathing.
"People tend to take breathing for granted because it's so fundamental to life, but just because everyone can do it, that doesn't automatically mean we are conscious of the 'energy' that is the breath" he said.
"It's a skill, its techniques! Just like there are skills to playing tennis or cooking. When the body connects with the breath, it has a huge impact on your performance because breathing is so fundamental to living well."
"I'm a musician and for many years I have walked along the ocean's edge at night just listening to the relationship breath has with the body," he said. "I'd muck around and breathe on a 5/4 beat or a 7/4 beat or a 3/4 beat – compound timing. I began to realise the way I breathe, my breathing rhythm, had an effect on the way the body distributes impact. Basically your body can brace itself for impact or embrace impact"
This small but revolutionary idea eventually grew into a wellbeing philosophy that Brett has called TriBreath.
"If you look at the human body, we all know we have physical, emotional and mental bodies, but we tend to generally look only at the physical when doing fitness training, not how we are distributing energy" he said.
"You can most definitely tune up your body by timing your body up with your breath. When you are conscious of your breath, it's like a metronome effect that helps regulate your movement, your living, your thoughts."
He said efficient breathing could impact on people's wellbeing in every facet of their lives, not just in the fitness training arena. For example, correct breathing can have a positive effect on common problems such as stress, fatigue and depression.
"Most people don't really think about the way they breathe but if you really focus on it, you would probably notice that most of us; particularly those of us in stressful jobs, are taking little shallow breaths and not using the lungs and diaphragm with potent intention," he said.
"When you're breathing, it's so very easy to hold your breath and people will often do this without even realising it. This leaves you feeling stressed and tired because your body is not getting what it needs – oxygen. It's not rocket science. You must release the breath to receive the breath. I teach people how to harness the power of what the breath can give you; not only by focusing on the inhalation, but most importantly, the exhalation."
Can poor oxygenation lead to chemical changes in the body that makes it function less efficiently? "Most definitely!"
"Breathing correctly leads to better oxygenation of the blood, which has an effect on the way you burn fuel and also on your pH levels – the acidity or alkalinity of your blood and urine. This basically equates to your life-force," he said.
"These things, just to name a few, will affect how your body is able to function and most importantly, regenerate."
Brett's breathing techniques can also be used to help people manage stressful situations.
"When something stressful has happened, you'll often hear people say 'take a deep breath' and they'll do it and feel calmer and more centred," he said.
"What they are doing is tapping into the body's natural ability to regulate its responses to stress. When you are using your breath effectively, you will have a better capacity to deal with the stresses of your day. So if you have a difficult customer, you can use the breathing techniques right there to help yourself feel calmer and more in control, which will help you handle that situation better, and they won't even know you're doing it."
"I teach people techniques to harness the power of their breath so they can optimise the performance of their bodies, whether that be during exercise, or at work, or doing the grocery shopping, or pushing a trolley around the cabin of an aircraft. These principles can be applied anywhere any time and you feel the effects immediately."
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It's a known fact that a worm lacks a footprint. Someone else, somewhere in a warehouse in Olneyville, is attempting to follow this diminutive invertebrate's example — Frank Mastrobuono, co-owner of Earthly. Frank is an exuberant and intelligent individual with a mission to change how you look at worms, soil and sustainability. According to their website, Earthly is "a company that believes in the power of business to enact real social change." But what does that have to do with worms? As it turns out, everything.
"Worm castings," or worm poop in its simplest form, is the industry term for vermicompost, a near-perfect soil additive. It contains all the yummy-goodness plants need, specifically healthy, nutrient-delivering microbes. Think of kombucha for your plants. We need good bacteria for our guts; plants do, too. Frank's worms are red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida) and they're not raised on junk food. Earthly worms are raised on a foodie diet that doesn't include fats, meats, starches, oils or cardboard (yes, other worms subsist on your old Amazon boxes). This is where Earthly rises above their competition and the social-change-component comes into play. These elite poo-producers are fed a steady buffet of local Providence restaurant waste, meaning that their food travels very little. According to Earthly's website, "based on scientific research, our soil blends incorporate sustainably sourced, durable ingredients that are designed to stand up to the test of reuse … as long as you don't use chemical nutrients, you can reuse your soil for three to four growing cycles." If you're a grower of veggies or other plants that provide joy to the human mind, you'd be wise to look into Earthly's products due to the lack of chemicals involved and the money you would save long term. However, Earthly products are not cheap. A five-gallon bucket of this black gold will set you back close to $90. But if your aim is to produce something of quality, it only makes sense to start with something of quality. Not sure if Earthly is worth its salt? They were named 2017's "best new business" in the New England cannabis industry by the New England Cannabis Network (NECANN) and were subsequently featured in High Times Magazine. Not bad for a small business housed in the former jewelry-district of Providence.
But what about social change? While earning his MBA at Hope International Business School in Boston, Frank and his fellow classmates fell into a conversation regarding our food waste with the leading question being, where does it all go? The compost market requires a surplus of space, equipment and cost. Concentrated urban areas suffer the problem of mass compost production. Frank, who also has a degree in Environmental Science and Biology from URI, came to the simple solution that worm composting might be the answer to the food waste problem. To quote Frank, "It's faster, less reliant on heavy machinery and there's no smell if you do it right." Business school taught Frank to experiment in small stages and find a "product-market fit." When he discovered that the cannabis market was looking for fewer chemicals in their soil, the plan came together.
Unlike New York City, Rhode Island isn't exactly 100% green-minded when it comes to our waste removal. Recently, NYC stepped up its game with a Zero Waste Challenge. According to the nyc.gov website, the city has an "ambitious goal of sending zero waste to landfills by 2030." But here in little Rhody, there is only one commercial composting site and it's located in Charlestown. Not exactly close to all Rhode Island businesses and residents (insert joke about West Bay folks needing to pack a lunch to visit East Bay here). Fear not — there is a small glimmer of hope. As of this article's publication, a 13-member special legislative group is examining waste, specifically food waste, in Rhode Island. They aim to make their report public by the beginning of June. In the meantime, regarding our own leftovers, Frank's doing his part to make social change happen. By developing partnerships with Providence restaurants, Frank gets what he needs to make happy, healthy, productive worms, and restaurants don't have to deal with transporting their waste long distances. Frank fosters special relationships with each business and tailors the needs and output of the restaurants accordingly. For example, he might work with employees, educating them on compost contamination — for example, don't throw gloves into his bins. It's a win-win situation.
Frank said something that really stayed with me long after our conversation ended; he hit me with a mantra derived from a Chinese proverb: Despite all our accomplishments, we owe our existence to six inches of topsoil and the fact that it rains. This became the foundation for his small business solution and it's something worth thinking about. When I asked him about the common misconceptions he encounters regarding what both he and Earthly do, he said, "People want me to come and get their home compost, but really, the best thing anyone can do for themselves and the environment is to compost at home." And for a $110, he'll sell you your own worm factory to do just that.


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'52 years we've carried this': Pictou Landing First Nation marks the start of a 365-day countdown to Boat Harbour closure
Brendan Ahern (brendan.ahern@ngnews.ca)
Published: Jan 31 at 2:23 p.m.
Updated: Jan 31 at 3:32 p.m.
Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Andrea Paul speaking to media at Boat Harbour countdown event on Jan. 31, 2019. - Brendan Ahern
PICTOU LANDING, N.S. —
Cheryl Denny can't say exactly what grade it was that she turned her focus toward art, but she can say why.
"You know, I wasn't that much into school. I'd doodle," she said on Thursday Jan. 31 standing in front of a mural. It depicts a sunset over calm waters spanned by a narrow bridge. There's a small boat cutting a wake through the center of the scene.
"I've come a long way since then."
Cheryl Denny working on the Boat Harbour mural on Monday Jan. 28 - Brendan Ahern
Enough to be asked to paint the scene behind her, one which the Pictou Landing First Nation community chose to represent the past and hoped-for future of A'se'k, the Mi'kmaq word for the once tidal estuary next to the PLFN community.
It was a lot of pressure for an artist used to painting eight-by-ten prints.
"It was scary. I was so scared of us running it. There was so much emotion put into it," she said. "All of this stuff we're going through with Boat Harbour, I'm so looking forward for the closure."
The number 365 fastened with binder rings to the upper portion of Denny's scene mark the beginning of a year-long countdown to the legislated closure date of Northern Pulp's effluent treatment facility on Jan. 31, 2020.
The painting, with its countdown callendar, are on display just outside the PLFN community gymnasium. Nearly 250 people were gathered inside that gym on Thursday to show their determination that the Boat Harbour Act be upheld. Many were wearing red shirts with the words "A'se'k #31 January 2020" written on them.
Pictou Landing First Nation artist Cheryl Denny standing in front of her finished mural with the countdown calendar fastened to it. - Brendan Ahern
"That end date is so sacred to us. Fifty-two years that we've carried this," said Chief Andrea Paul to the crowded room. Paul's speech presented a united front on behalf of the citizens of PLFN that the community will not accept any extensions for Boat Harbour.
"I'm not speaking as Andrea. I speak for all the people. I always say that when I come, I carry every single person from my community with me. If I could carry them all on my back, they would be on my back," she said.
"We're at a point where we're going to get some closure on this."
An hour before the Pictou Landing event was scheduled to start, Northern Pulp held a press conference in Halifax calling for a one-year extension to the 2020 deadline.
"Some will say that they have heard this before, and look where we are now," said Northern Pulp spokesperson Kathy Cloutier, speaking at the event in Halifax and addressing past promises to cleanup Boat Harbour. "We recognize this, and relish the opportunity to be the exception rather than the rule."
However, Premier Stephen McNeil has so far maintained that there will be no extension to the 2020 deadline under the Boat Harbour Act.
– With files from the Canadian Press
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Is Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) a descendent of the extinct giant ape Gigantopithecus? Or is it a myth turned pop-culture phenom that we want to believe is real? In this objectively written graded reader, author Bonnie Worth examines the evidence for and against the existence of the alleged ape, including its role in native North American folklore, famous sightings and notorious hoaxes, Dr. Grover Kranz's work with dermal ridges, the Gigantopithecus theory, the Patterson-Gimlin film, and much, much more. Illustrated with photographs and full-color illustrations, this high-concept easy reader will satisfy both skeptics and true believers.


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Charlotte joined the Strategic Land Team in January 2013 to commence training as a Project Manager where she started off assisting other Project Managers with promotion of Strategic Land Sites and manages her own. Her role comprises of liaising with Land Owners, carrying out site and due diligence appraisals, appointing and managing a multi-disciplinary team of external consultants, in-house Legal and Technical teams to ensure Planning Applications and Appeals are submitted through the Planning System accurately and in accordance with the Promotion Agreement. Prior to this, in February 2012 Charlotte joined Gladman as an Administrative Assistant, where she was involved in putting together documentation for Planning Applications and Appeals, alongside general admin duties for the Strategic Land Team, as well as spending some time helping out the Secretary within the Legal Department.
Prior to working for Gladman, Charlotte worked for a firm of solicitors as a Legal Secretary in Conveyancing.
In her spare time Charlotte enjoys trips to the Theatre, Afternoon Tea, walks with her Golden Retriever and spending time with her friends and family.


Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on November 26, 2007. She is lovingly remembered by long time friend Dawn Saunders of Abbotsford and by niece Dee and nephews Jim and Brian of Nanaimo. Nancy served Canada domestically as a member of the RCAF 1955-1963, a PBX operator at Ackland's and as a cook at the Aldergrove military base. An ardent golfer, Nancy would golf anywhere anytime! Her love of cats and gardening rounded out a full and happy life.
We would like to thank Bonnie and the staff at Menno Hospital East 2 for their fantastic nursing care and support. Donations in celebration of her life can be made to your local SPCA.


Senior tight end Tyler Conklin poses for a portrait on Oct. 11 at the Indoor Athletic Center.
On March 2, former Central Michigan tight end Tyler Conklin was getting ready to take reps on the bench press at the 2018 NFL Combine to show his skills to NFL scouts.
At the same time, there was a shooting at his former school, leaving two people dead on the fourth floor of Campbell Hall.
"I've heard about it a little bit," Conklin said to reporters at the NFL Combine. "I talked to a couple friends about it. There were only two casualties so far, praying for everybody back at school. I think it's going to be OK. Everybody's been good. I know everybody on the football team, Coach Bono just made a statement saying everybody was safe so that's a good thing."
James Eric Davis Jr., the shooter, was caught just after midnight on March 3. Central Michigan's campus was locked down for the day after Davis killed both of his parents early Friday morning.
Conklin managed to turn around and do 18 reps of 225 bounds on the bench press, but he did not know a ton of information prior to working out.
"It's been so busy here, I really haven't been in my phone often," Conklin said. "Tried to kind of stay away from that during this process. I know there was two fatalities and the police are trying to wrap it up and they'll do it as best as possible.
State Police sweep blocks of houses north of Campus near Oak Street, looking for James Eric Davis Jr., the suspected shooter, on March 2.
Conklin is projected to be a mid-round draft pick. In the 2017 season as a Chippewa, he missed the first five games, but still earned Third-Team All-Mid-American Conference honors.


Thirteen Things I'd love for my birthday (in my dreams). 1. Massage, facial, manicure and pedicure at a local day spa.
2. A multi-book contract from either Harlequin or Smooch!
4. A new, top of the line sewing machine.
5. A day with a fashion consultant.
6. The entire wardrobe she recommends.
7. One of those room make over shows to redecorate my bedroom.
8. Then they could do the craft/family room, too.
9. A new van so I wouldn't have to worry about the sounds this one makes.
10. A well cultivated rose garden in my backyard, where I can see it from my desk chair.
11. A working shower in my bathroom (cabinets that are actually functional would be nice, too.).
12. A long, relaxing visit with my best friend (not the one I'm married to), who I haven't seen in a few years.
It's fair to say that anything I get you, after looking at this list, is going to be a disappointment.
ohh I love that list!!
A craft room, oh how I would love a craft room!
#s 1, 5,6, and 7 are up there on top gifts I would love of all time!!! Wouldn't they be fabulous?!!!


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It was just over a year ago when I shared some thoughts on the status of Ring of Honor. In pretty much wrapping up the idea, the post was titled, "What the Heck Happened to ROH?" Truthfully, at that time it felt like the third largest national company in the United States disappeared. There was no buzz, no excitement, and no reason to watch at all. Seriously, at all.
During that time, ROH existed only by results and hearsay, and at the very least, the recommendation of the die hard ROH fan. If a company doesn't have any buzz, does it exist at all?
I understand the ebb and flow of wrestling, and every promotion goes through lull periods where there is a regime change. A change where things do not work out for the best. We recently saw TNA go through this in 2013. And sometimes it takes a while to regain that buzz, as well as the confidence of the casual fans. And lets not forget the interest of the IWC, which has become egregiously powerful on viewer and consumer influence as well as overall product reputation.
However, over the second half of 2013, ROH slowly put together a string of shows and story lines that really brought to life the promotion's nuances and original identity from it's glory days. This was highlighted in the build towards Final Battle which was tremendous. From the Kevin Steen/Michael Bennet fued over the pile driver, the emergence of Adam Cole as the best wrestler not signed to TNA or WWE, and the depth of other characters and feuds, ROH really felt like the ROH we all once knew. The ROH that was fun.
Of course, in typical ROH fashion, and what as been their achilles heel in their existence, the promotion is losing two of their best in Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards, and possibly (maybe?) Roderick Strong.
But here is where 2014 seems to be looking prominent for ROH. AJ Styles will be returning to the company for an open ended amount of time. Regardless of your opinion on the situation, Styles brings plenty of credibility to ROH and should help deepen their roster tremendously. Not to mention, creates plenty of interesting and exciting matchups moving forward.
And of course, there was the tweet after last night's IMPACT, which AJ Styles appeared on, a show taped weeks in advance.
Come see @AJStylesOrg LIVE not taped delayed Sat at the Nashville Fairgrounds - http://t.co/iNITjavpKA #WatchROH pic.twitter.com/obVSnDdUsJ
— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) January 3, 2014
Necessary? Not really. In my honest opinion, not a very "honorable" thing by ROH to do. Especially considering AJ's appearance this Saturday for ROH in Nashville, TN will also be a taped broadcast to be aired later. But I get it. Regardless if it's honorable, ethical, or even hypocritical, it drums up buzz, it drums up controversy, and it has people talking. Most importantly, it gets people talking about ROH.
Now if ROH goes even further and gives away spoilers ala that memorable Tony Shiavone sound-byte from the Monday Night Wars, then we've got ourselves a whole other issue to discuss.
Nonetheless, besides AJ Styles, ROH is coming off the heels of an awesome Final Battle event, is in the midst of watching Adam Cole progress, has a returning Chris Hero now in the fold, the beginning of a top prospect tournament, and will also have a legend in Rowdy Roddy Piper making appearances. Suddenly ROH has some buzz again. It has some promise. And it has intrigue. And quite frankly, it has me interested in seeing the first few shows of 2014, possibly even getting tickets to the May 4th event in the Hammerstein Ballroom here in New York City.
Whether you're a fan of the company or not, ROH is (somewhat) relevant again, and things do seem aligned for the company to do some great things in 2014.
Is this ROH's year? Will 2014 be the year ROH returns to what once made it something you had to check out?
We will get the answer to all of those questions very, very soon.
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Devon plan includes a spacious master suite on main level, formal dining and a breakfast nook, open floor plan, crown molding and special ceiling features. Oversize baseboards and window trim, gas log fireplace, engineered hardwood floors in main living areas, granite kitchen with stainless appliance package as well as soft close cabinets and drawers. Eat-in kitchen with bar, pantry and spacious family room. Second floor has a large loft, three bedrooms, bathroom with double vanity and a very generous size attic for storage. Plus an optional bonus room adding entertainment space for those living upstairs most of the time. 30-year architectural shingles, 14 seer two zone high-efficiency heat pump. Home constructed to Cabo/Mec and 2016 residential energy efficiency standards.
Many other high-end extras you would not find elsewhere in this price range.


Let me perpetuate a rumour circulating. We (The Pudding Room) are not affiliated with Picnicface, however… a member of that very Halifamous troupe will be joining us this coming Wednesday as our host. Which one will remain a mystery for now. I'll break the news to you very soon, once it's confirmed. This particular Picnicface personality is going to pop in tomorrow for our regular Saturday morning rehearsal. I'll know more after that.
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