JRochelle Laudenslager reported in an online post about a year ago that a self-help process called "The Work" helped her deal with personal issues.
The Work teaches people to examine their beliefs about how life should be and to realize they can embrace a reality that may never meet their expectations, according to its founder, Byron Kathleen Mitchell [also known as Byron Katie].
But The Work didn't solve all of Laudenslager's problems. She was scheduled for formal arraignment this morning in Perry County Court in connection with the December 2006 shooting death of her ex-lover, Elaine Pierson, of Rye Township.
Her defense attorney, George Matangos, can have her enter a plea at that hearing, and District Attorney Chad Chenot can declare what grade of homicide he will pursue and whether he'll seek the death penalty.
Laudenslager, of Lower Paxton Township, wrote on The Work's online network in April 2006 that she had attended an intensive weekend session with Mitchell and later used Mitchell's inquiry process to coach employees at Highmark in East Pennsboro Township, where Laudenslager was director of western regional professional services.
Laudenslager, 45, said in her online profile that The Work helped her deal with "family issues, health issues, relationship issues, success and failure, weight, diet or body image and work place issues."
She expressed interest in "doing The Work with others as a volunteer facilitator" on the phone or in person - an offer that Mitchell says she doesn't endorse for anyone on the Web network.
"The Work continues to reveal all answers/wisdom within - working with the true self, not against," Laudenslager wrote. "As my mind continues to meet itself with understanding, open to seeing alternatives, I notice how a false belief gradually holds less power, unravels and falls away."
Mitchell doesn't endorse or check out the profiles on the online network, she adds: "Anyone could put their names up there."
Matangos, however, confirms that the posting was made by Laudenslager.
Mitchell says she has seen people freed from years of anger and hurt after they have confronted their stressful thoughts with four probing questions (see sidebar).
Her believers stand up in sessions around the globe and read to her their tales of past personal tragedy, their worst fears for the future or their mental anguish over a significant other's failures.
"It's like years of psychology in a moment," Mitchell says. But she makes no claims to be a psychologist.
Years of depression and a night on the floor of a halfway house in 1986 led the California woman to discover her inner peace, which developed into The Work. Now Mitchell - everyone calls her "Katie" - is a public speaker and author.
She leads weekend workshops and nine-day "School for The Work" sessions that costs more than $4,000. A three-day "intensive" session costs at least $400.
Mitchell estimates The Work has now reached millions of people in 30 countries, from young children to hardened prisoners.
She has brought The Work to lifers at San Quentin prison in California for free.
"When I hear what they were believing (before they murdered someone), anyone would have done the same thing," she said.
"This woman is guilty of believing her thoughts, and another woman is dead," she says of Laudenslager.
Laudenslager's actions don't jive with the lasting inner peace that Mitchell says her process brings to those who practice its "inquiry" every time a disturbing thought surfaces.
Mitchell says The Work can heal mental illness. Those who see the truth can never return to their former lives of anger or despair, she insists.
So what went wrong with Laudenslager?
"I would say she got off to a good start and it just wasn't enough," Mitchell says. "It takes work. I don't call it 'The Work' for nothing."
In October, a few months after Laudenslager discovered The Work and wrote about how much it helped her, she was discharged from the Carson-Tahoe mental health facility in Nevada, where her sister said Laudenslager was being treated for depression and a sleep disorder, according to a police report filed by the Reno Police Department.
On Oct. 15, police say Laudenslager smacked her sister, Carol Koletar McMillan, in the head with a frying pan in Reno, Nev., while the woman slept in bed at 5:30 a.m.
McMillan awoke and went to the bathroom to check on her injuries, she told police. Then she went to look at a chair in her bedroom where Laudenslager had hidden something among a pile of clothes.
Laudenslager "quickly went to get the object, and we struggled a bit, but I let her take it and she went downstairs with it and I did not follow," McMillan wrote in a statement to police after the incident. "I was scared."
McMillan called her daughter and told police she was afraid calling 911 might "lead to further attacks," police said in a report.
Laudenslager contended she didn't hit her sister but went to check on her after she heard McMillan scream. Laudenslager also said the two garage doors were open after the attack. Police say the doors were closed when they arrived 20 minutes later.
The misdemeanor domestic battery charge was dropped because Laudenslager was ruled incompetent with "numerous psychiatric issues" during the incident, authorities said in a court disposition.
Just 10 weeks later, police in Perry County say Laudenslager fatally shot her ex-lover after taking Elaine Pierson from Pierson's home on Trout Lane. Pierson's body was found in a wooded area off Lamb's Gap Road Jan. 5.
State police say Pierson told a friend she feared Laudenslager after the attack on McMillan. Laudenslager called Pierson from the Nevada jail and asked for bail money, but Pierson refused, the friend told police.
Laudenslager told police before her arrest that she wanted to re-establish a romantic relationship with Pierson, but Pierson was involved with another woman, so that wasn't possible.
Rochelle Laudenslager pleaded no contest to third-degree murder this morning in the shooting death of her former lover, Elaine Pierson.
Appearing in Perry County Court, Laudenslager also pleaded no contest to aggravated assault in the knifing of a state police trooper when she was arrested a year ago.
Under terms of a plea agreement, she is to serve 20 to 40 years on the murder charge and 10 to 20 years on the assault charge, consecutively. She is scheduled to be sentenced on March 4.
Laudenslager, 45, of the 6200 block of Spring Knoll Drive, Lower Paxton Twp., had pleaded not guilty in April to charges of first-degree homicide, burglary and kidnapping in the death of Pierson, 48, of Rye Twp.
Pierson 's body was found Jan. 6, 2007, on the Perry County side of Blue Mountain in Rye Twp. She had been reported missing by friends about a week earlier and was last seen Dec. 27, 2006.
Laudenslager was arrested Feb. 15 and had been held without bail in Cumberland County Prison.


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A love story about hope in the face of death
Surviving Amina is a resilient and challenging love story about hope in the face of death. It is a compelling life lesson that explores how we construct meaning from events that defy our emotional understanding: the loss of a child.
New York and Italy set the backdrop for this engaging portrait of a family of artists through a three year period marked by the Leukemia diagnosis of their second child, baby Amina, and the aftermath of her death. Shot in a verite style in New York and Italy, Surviving Amina doesn't follow the medical details; it focuses on the emotional journey of the parents as they try to cope with happiness and sorrow, love and contempt, illness and fear. They have to look after a sick baby, whose nature is infectiously happy, while also taking care of their eldest child, who is equally buoyant and magnetic. In stark contrast the parent's relationship turns dark, bitter and antagonistic.
Surviving Amina is not only a chronicle of a dreadful disease; it's a chronology of love and resilience bounded on intimacy, truth and hope. Without ever judging and with immense sensibility it raises disturbing questions about how we confront the most extreme of circumstances.
Website: http://www.survivingamina.com
Official Selection - Visions du Reel 2010
Official Selection - New Filmmakers New York Film Festival 2011
Official Selection - DocsDF 2011
Official Selection - Milano International Film Festival 2012
Honorable Mention - Bayou Inspirational Film Festival 2012
Tags: Health; Cancer; Leukemia; Medicine; New York.
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Barbara is a Spanish journalist and filmmaker who lives in Taipei, Taiwan. Before she lived in London for 3 years and in New York for 13 years, where she worked as a regular contributor for the Spanish newspaper El País and as a freelance writer for El Confidencial, CTXT, El Estado Mental and other Spanish media. Her articles have also been featured on the LA Weekly, Vogue, Rolling Stone, GQ, and La Repubblica, among others. She specializes in arts and culture, but through her 16 year career she has covered all kind of news, from the 9/11 attacks to Hurricane Katrina to Occupy Wall Street. Surviving Amina is her first documentary, but she has extensive experience as a producer for film and tv. She has a MA in Journalism by UAM/El Pais and she teaches at Escuela de Periodismo El País in Madrid. She has four international Journalism awards.
Making The Film
"Little did I know that asking my friend Anne Lamuniere to shot her second child's birth would take me on a three-year journey that many people live only in their own flesh, silently without any witness. Four months after Amina's birth, the baby was rushed into the hospital. After her Leukemia diagnosis, Anne asked me to follow her family on camera. That's how 'Surviving Amina' was born. But what it started as a movie which was going to focus on the ordeals of living with cancer, it took a much more intimate turn".
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FULLER & KNIGHT (eds.): Contemners and Serpents (2022)
Posted 1/4/2023 Reviewed By George C. Rable
Contemners and Serpents: The James Wilson Family Civil War Correspondence edited by Theodore Albert Fuller and Thomas Daniel Knight. Mercer University Press, 2022. Cloth, ISBN 978-0-88146-869-5. $45.00.
Contemners and Serpents presents the correspondence of a family who had lived in Pennsylvania and Ohio, served as Presbyterian missionaries in India, but ended up in Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina during and after the Civil War. The collection includes letters of James Wilson, his wife Eliza Griffing Edwards Wilson, and their five children. Unfortunately, the correspondence is scattered and episodic, so information gained about any individual, including their views on the war and Reconstruction periods, is frustratingly fragmentary.
Much of the correspondence is fairly mundane and deals with family matters, but there is interesting information scattered throughout. The patient and careful reader or researcher will be rewarded. One of the Wilson sons writing from Princeton in the aftermath of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry offered a brief critique of freedom in the northern states. Other family members reacted to the secession crisis. Sprinkled throughout the correspondence are comments on religion both in the army and on the home front.
Once the war began, the Wilson sons enlisted with varying degrees of enthusiasm, but as the editors freely admit, it is often difficult to trace their Confederate service. Accounts of early fighting in western Virginia, bits of information on the Peninsula Campaign, a useful Chancellorsville letter, and somewhat more extended comments on Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign mark the military highlights. For common soldier life, there are scattered comments about camps, drill, marching, food, and health—though not as many as one might expect. A long lament about the death of Stonewall Jackson echoed those of many other Confederates.
Worried about his brother Joseph's health, James E. Wilson believed that "if a man is not utterly used up he recovers sooner in camp than anywhere else." He disparaged "fellows who get in the habit of running to hospitals whenever they feel a little worse than usual generally become babies—worse than useless in the army" (86). Unfortunately, comments that might be of interest to students of the war, such as John L. Wilson's mere mention of "toryism" in the Confederacy, are often too brief. Sarah Elizabeth "Bessie" Wilson's letters breathed a more lively spirit than those of her brothers, and the reader wishes that more of them had survived. The same is true for her mother. Writing from Knoxville, Eliza criticized a Methodist minister's sermon that attempted to catalogue every Yankee misdeed. She appreciated more his description of Confederate virtues despite his "shock" over soldiers' frequent resort to profanity in camp. The collection contains a few references and occasional criticism of rebel generals. John offered some pointed remarks about the pettiness and hypocrisy of one captain. Joseph aimed his fire at the federals besieging Knoxville, vowing vengeance should his mother or sister come to harm. Bessie described the agony of reading through lists of killed and wounded soldiers, but hoped that General Jubal Early's troops threatening Washington would "raze it to the ground" (169). A Confederate fast day in the spring of 1864 received approval from two of the Wilson boys. As late as January 1865, Luther Wilson claimed that "the South will triumph yet" (193).
The small number of postwar documents are of similar quality. Uncertain about his own future, John blasted the "God-forsaken Congress of the Union" (203) and thought the cowardly Yankees remained filled with hatred. Bessie commented more fully on Reconstruction policy and politicians, even suggesting that the "conservative party" in Tennessee "make every honest endeavor to get the Negro vote and thus clear out the radical party in masse" (211). By early 1867, she feared that "our flag as well as our cause . . . must be buried as it is so odious to all loyal citizens" (220).
The editors note that the Wilsons had relatively little to say about slavery or race. So too, figuring out why the various family members supported the Confederacy presents problems given the paucity of direct evidence. In several ways, the editorial work is superior to the quality of what is being edited. Thomas Knight picked up this project from the late Colonel Theodore Fuller and has done yeoman work. An introduction describes editorial procedures. There are ample headnotes and footnotes that help place the letters in historical context. An indispensable epilogue (some of which might have worked better as part of the introduction) discusses the wartime experiences of each family member, attempts to fill in some of the many silences, and gives brief attention to the family's postwar life. There is a useful index. The Wilson correspondence is no more than an average collection of Civil War era documents, but the editors have done a good job in the bringing these letters into print.
George C. Rable is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama. His next book, Conflict of Command: George McClellan, Abraham Lincoln, and the Politics of War, will be published in the fall of 2023 by Louisiana State University Press.
TAYLOR (ed.): My Dear Nelly (2020)
By: George C. Rable
"My Dear Nelly" reveals Orlando Poe to be a man of both ability and no little ego, but one who struggled for distinction in the field and for control over affairs at home.
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Q: Can you ask for user input for TFS 2015 CI build? This seems simple enough, but I can't find a solution for this online.
I am integrating SonarQube into our build definitions that get triggered on check in. I want the version SonarQube uses to be tied back to the project number defined by the business side of things.
Ideally, I would like to be able to prompt the user for input. When you go to check in and it kicks off the build, it would ask you for the project number to be used as the version for SonarQube. Is this something TFS 2015 supports?

A: User input for build definitions
As far as I know, build definitions that are not manually triggered do not prompt for user input. A prompt allowing users to set build variables is shown for manually triggered builds from the VSTS web page.
SonarQube project version
I would recommend against you using the build or assembly version in your build tasks. This is because the SonarQube concept of version is quite different from the build concept. SonarQube uses versions as a baselining mechanism / to determine the leak period. If you up the version number often, the leak period is going to be too short to be actionable.
I'd recommend keeping the SonarQube project version in sync with your release schedule instead.

A: The short answer to this question is no, there is no way to prompt for input on a non-manually triggered CI build.
Here's what we did to work around this:
I wrote a Powershell script to read a config file and set the values to environment variables exposed to later build steps. Those variables are then what are specified in the Sonar Begin Analysis build task. I packaged that script up as a custom build task that will read a "sonar.config" file. This means all we have to do is add a "sonar.config" file to each solution we want to run Sonar analysis for, defining the key, name and version for the project, and then this build task will populate all necessary environment variables as the first step in the build.
So not a perfect solution, but it gets the job done without us having to add a lot of extra code to our solutions.

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Cleaning shouldn't be a single task reserved for the weekend or a day off. If you do a few small things daily and consistently you can avoid needing a whole day to clean your home. Do these nine things regularly, this way you will always keep a clean home and it will significantly shorten your cleaning day.
Starting the day by making the bed sets the tone for your day. Making the bed is a quick thing to do, it will put you in good mood and get you into an organisational mindset for the day. Your bedroom will also look much neater and cleaner with the bed made. Add some scatter cushions and a throw in your colour scheme to complete your bedroom's look.
It's easy for a musty smell to creep into your home when it is all closed up at night. Start off with a daily airing your house out time slot. Open some of the main doors or windows for half an hour to allow fresh air to be blown through your home. This also helps to keep your family healthy and prevent home allergies as bad bacteria and dust is also blown out with the stale air.
Do not get into a habit of using the dishwasher as additional storage. Put a load of dishes on every night or every second night and empty the dishwasher the following morning, packing everything back into the cupboards. This will also assist with not having dishes piled up at the sink. Rinse the dishes off straight after each meal and place them straight into the dishwasher. Also have a look at these other 7 things that you can also clean in the dishwasher.
Everything in your home should have a place, and this shouldn't be on the floor As soon as it has been used, make sure that you and your family get in a habit of putting it back in its place. Get some storage boxes, label them and keep them in a passage cupboard or side board so that everyone knows where things need to go when they are packed away. The whole house is easier to clean when there isn't stuff on the floor or counter tops. Organise your cleaning supplies and cloths neatly under the sink.
As soon as you've finished making a cup of coffee or breakfast, take a cloth out and give the counter tops a wipe. Have a cloth hanging near the sink which can easily be wet and used to clean up spills and crumbs immediately. Cleaning up spills immediately means that they don't have time to dry into nasty rings which are difficult to remove. Keeping crumbs off the counters keeps the floors clean as well and helps control pests.
Also try to clean up as you go along. If you're cooking dinner, use the time between boiling, baking or frying to wash a dish, wipe a counter or clean up some of the items you've used in the preparation process. Cleaning cooking equipment is much easier when it is done immediately rather than trying to clean the food off once it has dried and stuck on.
Set a specific day or two days of the week aside for doing laundry. Do whites on one day and colours on another. Don't wait for the laundry baskets to be overflowing before putting a load in the wash. This way you'll always have clothes to wear and won't have to worry about an overflowing basket of clothing.
With a full fridge, there is always a chance of something hiding in the back and being forgotten about until it goes off. Once a week have a quick look through the items in your fridge, including the sauces and condiments, and check their expiration dates. Throw out any products, fruit or vegetables which are not good and give the shelves a wipe down. Keeping the fridge clean also keeps it from smelling funky.
You homes entrance is the most important place to control mud and dirt being brought in. Get a good quality welcome mat which can be used to brush off any excess dirt, mud or grass stuck on shoes. Provide a rack for the family and guest to leave any boots or muddy shoes during wet or snowy weather.
Before going to bed, get your family into the habit of doing a quick five to ten minute tidy up. This is the time when everyone runs through the house and picks up their shoes, school work, books, glasses, cups and plates etc and puts them away. Throw your used clothing in the laundry, place all of the dishes in the dishwasher and tidy up anything that has been used during the day.
Do you have any other tips and tricks for keeping a clean home? Let us know in the comments section below.
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The 2019 Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference women's basketball tournament was the postseason tournament for the Big 12 Conference held from March 8 to 11 in Oklahoma City at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Baylor won the championship game over Iowa State, 57–49. Kalani Brown was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

Seeds

Schedule

Bracket
 All times are Central

All-Tournament team
Most Outstanding Player – Kalani Brown, Baylor

See also
2019 Big 12 Conference men's basketball tournament
2019 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament
2018–19 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings

References

External links
 2019 Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference women's basketball tournament Official Website

Big 12 Conference women's basketball tournament
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Big 12 Conference women's basketball tournament
Basketball competitions in Oklahoma City
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More information about pictures can be found on our Facebook page-First United Methodist Church of Gillette
Second Sunday at the Movies; Nacho Libre was a farcical film with a message. Intern Pastor AJ Francisco conducted the Worship Service this morning.
Beginning "Sunday at the Movies" series, with three take-aways from "The Shack"
March 5, 2017 Initial sermon in "Roll Down Justice" series, titled Knowing Who We Are. Four days ago we celebrated Ash Wednesday, which started over 200 years after Jesus' death. It was an opportunity for those had been separated from the church, or those new to the church, to "sign up" and then spend the next 40+ days in either repentance or preparation, so that on Easter morning, they would (re)join the church in that celebration service of new birth.
Our sermon series will deal with justice. Not Law and Order justice from the court system, but Justice that stems from each of us being a Child of God. What would it be like to live in a world where we (and everyone) believe that each person is a Child of God? Where everyone receives God's justice, equally?
Cooking lunch at the soup kitchen.
Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner
Outtakes from this morning's Worship Service.
How We Do 24/6, or Remembering the Sabbath to keep us whole and Holy.
And on the seventh day, God.....rested from all the work he had done. Genesis 2:1.
First Sunday of February means: a.) Communion was served today b.) Only 22 days until Lent c.) You survived another Groundhog's day without getting caught up in that movie's do-loop d.) All of the above!
Whole Church Initiative (WCI) group works at the Soup Kitchen today.
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Q: MFC: Changing font of a List control I need to at run time change the font of a List Control so as to used a fixed width font. I have seen some examples which suggest I should trap the NM_CUSTOMDRAW message, but I was wondering if there was a better way of doing it.
Thanks.

A: Create an appropriate CFont object, and set the control's font by calling SetFont(), passing in the CFont, like so:
m_font.CreatePointFont(90,"Courier New");
m_listCtrl.SetFont(&m_font);

This assumes that you've got a window or dialog object with a "CFont m_font" member, and an "m_listCtrl" member attached to the list control.


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10xBitcoin provide no information on their website about who owns or runs the business.
The 10xBitcoin website domain ("10xbitcoin.com") was privately registered on January 27th, 2017.
Marketing images on the 10xBitcoin website state the company is "a division of Deep Profit Streams".
Further research reveals Thomas Riley (right) crediting himself as CEO of Deep Profit Streams.
Deep Profit Streams appears to have launched in 2016 and describes itself as a "revenue sharing" company.
In the MLM underbelly, revenue sharing is code for Ponzi scheme.
According to an October 7th post on the official Deep Profit Streams Facebook page, 10xBitcoin came about after the SEC shut down the Traffic Monsoon Ponzi scheme.
There are a lot of people, who doubted us. Those of you who came aboard with us last year at the beginning, are going to be well rewarded.
But I want to make it clear, so that no one gets the wrong impression…Our revenue sharing program, software, and ads network is still there, robust and able to handle millions of clicks & ad requests DAILY.
Last year as you know, we brought on and got our Founders Mbr leaders in place, and while we allowed our members to introduce others, we did not put our ads network out into public traffic exchanges etc, because the second Software System was being integrated.
Before that was done, the main & strongest company in the entire revenue sharing industry, Traffic Monsoon, was taken down and into a pivotal lawsuit by the SEC, which because we are based in the United States, caused us to pause, wait for, and look closely at the outcome of that legal battle as to how we could work with our legal team to structure our revenue sharing products & compensation program in a way that would not be a problem with the SEC.
After Traffic Monsoon was shutdown it appears Deep Profit Streams ground to a halt. 10xBitcoin appears to be their attempt to relaunch their revenue sharing Ponzi scheme, this time round using cryptocurrency.
Thomas Riley's involvement in the MLM underbelly prior to Deep Profit Streams is unknown. He appears to spend a lot of his time publishing religious themed content on Facebook.
Read on for a full review of the 10xBitcoin MLM opportunity.
10xBitcoin has no retailable products or services, with affiliates only able to market 10xBitcoin affiliate membership itself.
10xBitcoin affiliates purchase positions in a seven-tier 2×15 matrix pyramid scheme.
These two positions form the first level of the matrix. The second level of the matrix is generated by splitting these two positions into another two positions each (4 positions).
Levels three to fifteen of the matrix are generated in the same manner, with each new level housing twice as many positions as the previous level.
A 10xBitcoin affiliate pays a monthly fee and receives commissions when new fee-paying affiliates are directly and indirectly recruited into their matrix.
10xBitcoin affiliate membership is tied to a minimum monthly $5 Bronze Matrix position purchase.
Full participation in the 10xBitcoin income opportunity costs $1925 a month.
Note that all payments in 10xBitcoin (both paid and received) are made in bitcoin.
Having acknowledged they were wary of their own Ponzi scheme being shut down, Thomas Riley and his Deep Profit Streams have decided to go cryptocurrency pyramid scheme.
The belief is obviously that the SEC won't touch a cryptocurrency based scam, as opposed to one running on fiat currency.
There have been a few cryptocurrency busts in the US but as of yet nothing in the MLM industry. Given the current prolific state of MLM cryptocurrency scams though, realistically it's hard to believe it's not coming.
Regardless, 10xBitcoin is the same as a fiat based pyramid scheme. You sign up, pay a fee and then collect commissions based on the recruitment of affiliates who join after you.
As long as everyone continues to pay monthly fees, commissions are paid.
Eventually affiliate recruitment dries up though and those at the bottom start losing money. They stop paying their monthly fees, which means those above them stop getting paid.
This trickles up across all seven of 10xBitcoin's matrix tiers, until eventually an irreversible collapse is triggered.
At any given time Riley and whoever he's working with will have collected the majority of monthly fees paid, through one or more preloaded system-wide admin positions.
A few top affiliates who got in early receive what's left, with the majority of 10xBitcoin affiliates otherwise losing out.
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Expert makeup advice and how-to's are among my favorite celebrity fodder. Hence, Troy Jensen's blog has become a must-read. Makeup artist to the stars, Jensen created this naturally pretty look for Rachel McAdams and lists all the products used- jackpot!
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£12m expansion plans to "create an airport Yorkshire can be proud of"
Leeds Bradford Airport has announced a multi-million-pound plan for a new terminal building that would transform its international arrivals capabilities.
Bosses want to get the green light for the construction of a new £12m arrivals hall which would facilitate larger aircraft access to the terminal and improve passenger experience with larger departure gates seating areas, shops and restaurants.
The three-storey extension is part of the airport's next redevelopment stage and could be completed by the end of 2019 if plans are approved. Furthermore, once the extension was complete, further redevelopment would occur on the existing terminal and a new two-storey aircraft pier would be built to replace the current one.
The airport has now also launched a three-week consultation seeking views from the people of Yorkshire to contribute to the future development of their airport.


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I love oriental, incensed, sweet, spicy and woody.
I do not like the Chypre perfumes, nor the excessively green perfumes, and I hate the very pronounced animal notes.


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SOUND SYSTEM OF SEASON 3
Season 3 of EXE CLUB marks one of the most prominent improvements of the club so far - the sound system.
It's been provided by none other than the industry leader in audio pioneering, Danley Sound Labs.
WHAT IS DANLEY SOUND LABS
Danley Sound Labs is a US based company named after one of its founders - Tom Danley. The company is the antithesis of "me-too" loudspeaker designs and they're known for building innovative designs that are sold around the Globe.
WHY TOM DANLEY
Tom Danley started in the speaker business in a legendary way. His early subwoofer designs quickly launched him to a status of bass mastery. Major tours with Clair Brothers, U2, Alabama & Micheal Jackson proved his concepts to be worthy of the largest events of the era, including Superbowl XXIV. Danley Sound Labs, named in his honor, has spent the last 12 years building on his audio advances.
Expanding his interest to full range loudspeakers, he and a dedicated team have developed a full line of premium loudspeakers.
WHY DID EXE CHOOSE DANLEY SOUND LABS
Tom Danley's inventive design approach continues to lead in the discovery of creative ways to align loudspeaker components, which optimize performance and enhance audio quality beyond anything that has been heard before.
Utilizing patented technologies (Synergy Hornâ"¢ and Tapped Hornâ"¢) the company immediately began to make major waves within the professional loudspeaker industry.
DANLEY AND THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SCENE
Danley have been used for some of the biggest electronic music venues such as: Rotterdam Rave, Glastonbury Festival, Dimensions Festival, clubs like De Marktkantine in Amsterdam, as well as organisations such as Boiler Room.
They are also the preferred rider of some of the industry leaders such as Jamie Jones, Mr. Scruff and DVS1 who in 2016 build 'The Wall of Sound' in Rotterdam.
DANLEY OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SCENE
Danley customers run the gamut from the private listening environments of some of the world's most wealthy folks, to Cirque du Soliel, IMAX, Major League Baseball parks, college stadiums, mega churches, and thousands of auditoriums in schools and universities around the world.
In 2019 Danley was recognized as an audio industry pioneer by AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association.
Also in 2019, Danley received the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award. The award was presented on June 12 at the InfoComm convention held in Orlando, Florida.
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Mircea Dusa, leader of the Chamber of Deputies Social-Democrat Group, yesterday addressed the plenum, announcing the filing, by the opposition, of a simple motion called "Ethno-botanical plants – a national scourge". This is the second time the motion was tendered, as the previous one had been turned down on order from the Chamber's Deputy Speaker, Ioan Oltean, on grounds of its original title "PDL – the party of light drugs," after a relevant Standing Bureau debate. Conservative Party President Daniel Constantinescu held last week's rejection as an arbitrary decision. The opposition's motion will be debated on Monday, starting from 4 pm, with the vote being scheduled on Tuesday, June 7.


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The Canadian trade union movement has to put greater emphasis on using its global ties to prevent multinational companies from shifting their operations to low wage countries.
Speech by Karl Marx to the founding meeting of the First International.
Rules of the First International Workingmen's Association, adopted at its founding congress in 1864.
The peaceful transition of Europe is unthinkable without the full observance of all human and civil rights.
The only real safeguard for peace depends on the resolution of the proletariat to remain faithful to its class politics and its international solidarity through all the storm of imperialism.
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With Friends Like These ...
By Niall Ferguson
Being hated is no fun. And few people hate being hated more than Americans. I wish I had a dollar for every time I've been asked, "Why do they hate us?" -- and another for each of the different answers I've heard. It's because of our foreign policy. It's because of their extremism. It's because of our arrogance. It's because of their inferiority complex. Americans really hate not knowing why they're hated.
The best explanation is the simplest. Being hated is what happens to dominant empires. George Orwell knew the feeling. As a young man he served as an assistant police superintendent in British-run Burma, an experience he memorably described in his essay "Shooting an Elephant." Called upon to kill a pachyderm that had run amok, Orwell was suddenly aware "of the watchful yellow faces behind" him: "The sole thought in my mind was that if anything went wrong those 2,000 Burmese would see me pursued, caught, trampled on and reduced to a grinning corpse like that Indian up the hill. And if that happened, it was quite probable that some of them would laugh."
Eric Blair -- as Orwell was known then -- could scarcely have been better prepared for his role as a colonial official. Born in Bengal, the son of a colonial civil servant, he had been educated at Eton, where boys learn not to worry about being hated. Yet even he found the resentment of the natives hard to bear: "In the end the sneering ... faces of young men that met me everywhere, the insults hooted after me when I was at a safe distance, got badly on my nerves. ... [It] was perplexing and upsetting."
That's a feeling American soldiers in Baghdad must know pretty well.
But who hates Americans the most? You might assume that it's people in countries that the United States has recently attacked or threatened to attack. Americans themselves are clear about who their principal enemies are. Asked by the Gallup agency to name the "greatest enemy" of the United States today, 26 percent of those recently polled named Iran, 21 percent named Iraq and 18 percent named North Korea.
Are those feelings reciprocated? Up to a point. The Gallup Center for Muslim Studies' latest poll found 52 percent of Iranians view the United States unfavorably. But that is down from 63 percent in 2001. And it's significantly lower than the antipathy felt in Jordan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Two-thirds of Jordanians and Pakistanis have a negative view of the United States, as does a staggering 79 percent of Saudis.
These figures suggest a paradox in the Muslim world. It's not the United States' enemies that hate it most. It's people in countries that are supposed to be friendly, if not allies.
The paradox of unfriendly allies is not confined to the Middle East. Last week was not a good week for Americanophiles in Europe. Tony Blair announced British troop withdrawals from Iraq, an unfortunate signal on the eve of the U.S. "surge." In Rome, his counterpart Romano Prodi had to resign because his coalition partners would not agree to keep Italian troops in Afghanistan or to enlarge a U.S. military base in Italy. Anti-Americanism is nothing new in European politics, but there is something new going on here that extends to traditionally pro-U.S. constituencies.
Back in 1999, 83 percent of British people surveyed by the U.S. State Department's Office of Research said they had a favorable opinion of the United States. But by 2006, according to the Pew Global Attitudes Project, only 56 percent did. British respondents to the Pew surveys now give higher ratings to Germany (75 percent) and Japan (69 percent) than to the United States -- a remarkable transformation in attitudes, given the notorious British tendency to look back nostalgically and unforgivingly to World War II. Britons recently polled by Pew regard the U.S. presence in Iraq as a bigger threat to world peace than Iran or North Korea.
Nor is Britain the only disillusioned ally. Only 38 percent of Germans and 19 percent of Canadians believe that U.S. foreign policy considers the interests of others. The poignant fact is that when Americans are asked to rate foreign countries, their most favorable views are of none other than Britain, Germany and Canada.
In the 1990s, then-U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Madeleine Albright pompously called the United States "the indispensable nation." Today, it seems to have become the indefensible nation, even in the eyes of its supposed friends.
Orwell would have understood. Just as it was the educated beneficiaries of British rule in Asia who were the most strident anti-imperialists in Orwell's day, so the British Empire's most natural allies -- France and the United States -- were anything but Anglophile. For it turns out that power not only corrupts. It also tends to isolate.
There is, after all, a reason why they say it's lonely at the top.
Niall Ferguson is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.


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Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
Childhood home of one of Britain's most influential thinkers
View objects and artefacts from Carlyle's early years, including his cradle.
Admire the writing desk and a bookcase full of Carlyle's books and reference texts.
See Carlyle's 80th birthday tribute, signed by many Victorian public figures.
Visit nearby Ecclefechan churchyard, where Carlyle was laid to rest in 1881 next to his parents.
Thomas Carlyle's gravestone in the graveyard at Ecclefechan
Exterior of Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace showing the arch
The parlour at Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
Box bed at Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
Little did anyone know that the boy born here in 1795 would go on to become one of the most prolific writers and social commentators of the 19th century.
The unassuming exterior of this wee house in Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie, belies its significance in Scottish history. The house was constructed by Thomas Carlyle's father and uncle – both local stonemasons – and is a fine example of Scottish 18th-century vernacular architecture.
When Thomas Carlyle was 13, he left Ecclefechan and walked 84 miles to Edinburgh, to attend the university.
The Arched House has remained virtually untouched since 1881, when it first opened to the public.
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The home of 'Glasgow Boy' Hornel sits in a Japanese-inspired garden and hosts an impressive collection of art
Charles Rennie Mackintosh's architectural masterpiece turns art into a home.
Cradle of Scottish Christianity, surrounded by white sandy beaches and turquoise seas
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How was your weekend? Ours was just beautiful. I hosted an intimate baby shower for a close friend Saturday. My family and I had a lovely Sunday at church and a trip to the farmer's market. I finished the day with repurposing a salvaged fireplace surround. Three of my favorite things; GOD, family, and painting furniture!
So more about the baby shower. It was just a few of us but I wanted to make it special. Corral and mint just happened to be my girlfriend's signature colors so I took my inspiration there. For the table centerpiece, I wanted something inexpensive but still have a big impact. I went for balloons. 1/2 dozen in my two colors were under $10 but they needed some love. I created DIY tissue tassels with gold tissue paper I found in my wrapping bin.
I used my ONE piece of tissue, folded it in half, and cut it intro 6 strips. One for each balloon.
Next I cut narrow strips from the open end and left between 1-2 inches at the top uncut.
I rolled up the tassel and added a piece of double sided sticky tape to secure it. To make them reusable, thread string through the top, pinch the tissue together, and secure with more string about an inch down.
They added just enough sparkle to the centerpiece!
There wasn't the greatest lighting at the venue (and I should have changed my camera settings!), but here's a pic of our delicious cupcakes with the balloons.
We had a great time enjoying brunch, a couple of games, and of course our guest of honor opening up baby gifts! Isn't she a doll?
Have a fantastic Monday and I'll catch you tomorrow!
Now that is a great idea! Just adding those little gold tassels made the balloons so much more special!
Thanks so much for sharing your friends special day with us!
I know! We didn't even plan that. 🙂 It's such an easy project. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Love this simple and fun idea!
That's such a great idea – and I love the color combo! The last pictures if beyond amazing – such a great reminder for your lovely friend!
I had pretty models! Thanks for the sweet comment.


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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty To Be Allegedly Featured At The Game Awards
Syed Abiyan· December 8, 2022 ·
Cyberpunk Expansion At The Game Awards!
Although Cyberpunk 2077 has experienced its share of highs and lows, fans are excited about the long-awaited expansion. Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red announced the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 and released a teaser. Now it seems like we will be getting more details about this expansion very soon.
Well-known insider Tyler McVicker claims that CD Projekt Red will show off the Phantom Liberty expansion at The Game Awards 2022 on December 8, 2022.
I have it on very good authority that Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty will be shown off, so that's exciting nonetheless.
— Tyler McVicker (@Tyler_McV) December 8, 2022
Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red revealed that the marketing for Phantom Liberty expansion would start in Q4 of 2022, and The Game Awards will not be a bad place to kick off the marketing. The company might also formally announce Cyberpunk 2077 Game of the Year/Complete Edition at the event.
Fans can therefore expect to learn more about the Phantom Liberty expansion, possibly at The Game Awards. It would not be too far-fetched to expect new gameplay from the developer if the report is to be believed.
Along with a fresh new cast of characters, Phantom Liberty will include Johnny Silverhand's comeback. The expansion will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. CDPR confirmed that the Cyberpunk expansion would not be released on older consoles like PS4 and Xbox One due to technical difficulties.
Cyberpunk 2077 will also get a Game of the Year/Complete Edition. This edition will include the base game and the upcoming expansion – just like the Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition. It will be available in 2023, soon after the launch of Phantom Liberty.
2022 has been an excellent year for CD Projekt Red and Cyberpunk 2077. Following the massive success of Edgerunners, CD Projekt achieved a record third quarterly earnings thanks to solid sales of Cyberpunk 2077. The company also announced that The Witcher 3 would get a next-gen update on December 16, 2022.
What do you think about the upcoming expansion? Will you give Cyberpunk: Phantom Liberty a shot? Let's discuss this in the comments.
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There are approximately 26,028 people named Birch in the UK. That makes it the 380th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 412	are named Birch.
(origin: Local) A name probably given from residing at or near a birch-tree. "John at the birch," etc.
BIRCH. Parishes and chapelries in cos. Essex, Hereford, and Lancaster.


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McCarthy has been profiled and published in the Canadian Theatre Review where she was credited as being one of "Canada's foremost cross-over artists". The University of York has documented her and archived her body of work as she has been identified as a "trailblazer" in Performance Creation across Canada.
Most recently McCarthy's company blyssful PRODUCTIONS received development funding from BC Film + media for her transmedia interactive comedy series, DADS.
In 2012, McCarthy also commissioned and Executive Produced 5 short films for WAM as well as producing the WAM Festival- BC's First Disability Media Festival. She also produced "Funny Business"- one of the 2011 Crazy 8's winners.
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Levatka ostrá (Physella acuta) je druh vodního plže z čeledi levatkovití.

Synonyma
 Haitia acuta
 Physa acuta (Draparnaud, 1805)
 Physella heterostropha (Say, 1817)
 Physella integra (Haldeman, 1841)

Rozšíření
V Česku vyskytující se populace je zavlečená ze Severní Ameriky nebo mediteránní.

Popis
Velikost plže: 1–2 cm

Plicnatý plž, který má ulitu dole širší, ke konci protaženou do špičky. Patří mezi nejrychleji se pohybující plže.

Biologie
Tento plž má velkou reprodukční schopnost (od nakladení do cca 3 mm velkých plžů to trvá jen týden).

V akváriích
Do evropských akvárií se dostává na tropických a subtropických rostlinách. Je velmi dobrý požírač řas. Mladí plži rádi okusují řasy a odumřelé zbytky rostlin. Větší plži, pokud mají nedostatek zmíněné potravy, mohou začít požírat rostliny (dělají v nich díry a okusují kraje). Lze tomu předejít dokrmováním a odstraňováním větších jedinců (větších než 0,5 cm). Tento plž produkuje velké množství výkalů, což může být v porovnání s jeho velikostí zarážející.

vhodné životní podmínky v akváriích:
 teplota vody: 18–25 °C
 kyselost vody: 7–14 pH
 tvrdost vody: 6,8–12° dGH

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A year later, Malcolm was asked to take on the job of acting Chief Executive Officer of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Humber Region YMCA, a post he took over permanently in October 2013.
Speculating as to the future of the YMCA is by no means straightforward. With fewer people identifying as Christians, what does that say about an organisation whose foundations and mission are so clearly faith-based? The concept of re-branding hardly seems appropriate, yet selling the work of the organisation for future generations is unlikely to become easier, something the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) discovered in 2010. Founded in 1855, the YWCA underwent a rebranding which resulted in a name-change. According to a statement made at the time, they believed their name 'no longer stood for anything'. However, after three years as 'Platform 51' and considerable downsizing, the charity once again changed its name and now operates as the Young Women's Trust.
'When you deconstruct it and understand that what the Basis is saying is drawing people of a like heart and a like mind together to make a difference in the community. That's what it talks about, wanting to further the Kingdom of God, and when you unpack that – and it took me a couple of theology degrees to do that, and I still have more questions than answers – at its heart, it's about trying to live a life that makes a difference to other people, a life that's self-sacrificial, that goes the extra mile, that cares for other people in the same way you care for yourself, that puts other people before yourself.
There's no doubt that YMCA, like so many charities has, in its recent past become a pseudo non-governmental organisation, providing services no longer delivered by central or local government. That focus on contract detail and externally imposed outcomes has, in some instances, diverted the organisation, detracting from the need for meaningful community engagement and involvement with the Association.
'I think it's important that, in the future, we don't put ourselves in that same position where we are hand-to-mouth and can't collectively serve people. If we are just serving a debt, and serving a bank, that's not what YMCA is about. We are an organisation that's there to transform young lives, to create communities where people can contribute and thrive and, in order to do that, we need to be modern day philanthropists. We need to learn from our history.
'Our Peaks Lane building isn't fit for purpose. It houses people, but it doesn't transform lives as we'd want it to. The building itself, if we are being good stewards of the money we have, it costs so much to run this building, it doesn't care for the environment. The energy that we waste out of the windows or that it takes to heat the building.
'We want to provide training opportunities; we want to set up small businesses. A lot of people who come to us, they've been in prison or they've got a criminal record, they're considered as unemployable. That's the point that YMCA need to step in and say: we believe you are employable and we're going to employ you and give you the opportunities to make mistakes within that safe environment and have your first achievements.


I'm also having a 'clearing out' day … so what am I doing reading blogs???
I ran into your site looking at jewelry stuff, construction, examples, on pinterest. I'm an art teacher and read the line, "novelty yarns" or some such. I'm an art teacher and these last few weeks we've been doing weaving with grades 2-5th, and I sent home a note asking for yarn donations and got back all kinds of great, novelty yarns. One of my little girl students, upon picking up a yarn with glitter in it, while holding it reverently, said, "oh my…." and walked away quietly. Nice site, keep up the good work.


As broadband penetration and consumer online spending continue to rise rapidly, so does affiliate marketing as an essential channel for driving customer acquisition. In an affiliate marketing scenario, advertisers seek affiliates among the most trafficked websites, place banner advertisements and pay for click-throughs or closed sales arriving from this channel. Major advertisers have come to see affiliates as an extension of their own sales force, referring potential customers to their sites and building revenue from increased sales. In the United Kingdom, sales from affiliate network channels rose 100% between 2004 and 2005, a trend that continued during 2006.


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Woodward Police Arrest Suspect in Thursday Shooting
[FROM THE WOODWARD NEWS]
The Woodward Police Department made an arrest Friday morning after a shooting occurred Thursday night around 9 p.m. in 1700 block of 12th street.
Officers arrested Harrison Williams, 20, on charges of assault and battery with a deadly weapon, according to Assistant Police Chief Billy Parker.
The victim has been identified as Steven Hicks, 24, of Geary. He was shot in the abdomen and his condition is currently unknown. According to Parker, his injuries did not appear to be life threatening.
Hicks was reportedly shot during an altercation in the 1700 block of 12th Street and was taken to the hospital by ambulance then by Air Evac to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, according to officials.
Williams was set to be arraigned Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
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Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter!
Event Glamour is a traveling hairstylist and makeup artist team. I accompanied the owners, Lia and Ashley, for a day to document not only their talent, but to help show the variety of services they provide their clients.
Lia (shown left) is a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician who specializes in up-do's and formal hair styling and Ashley (shown right) is an airbrush makeup artist who uses the most innovative technique in the makeup artistry.
As you can see, these are busy girls! Whether you're in need of hair and makeup for a wedding, photo shoot or just a night out, check them out!


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Elements of the poster come from the movie "Wandering Earth".Answer: A / B / C / D On March 8, 2016, the State Council approved the establishment of "Chinese Space Day" on April 24 each year, and this year is the fifth space day.The reason for this day is that on April 24, 1970, China's first artificial earth satellite Dongfanghong-1 was successfully launched, and a new era in the history of Chinese aerospace began.At that time, the radio broadcast on the satellite was "Dongfanghong".In 1977, the United States launched two planetary probes-Voyager.In addition to scientific instruments, the detectors also carry so-called "Voice of the Earth" copper-plated laser records. This record carries the mission of communication between humans and the universe.It includes hundreds of images, a variety of natural sounds, greetings in 55 human languages . and 90 minutes of music recordings from various countries, including the traditional Chinese Guqin famous song "Water" (Guan Pinghu recording).Humans expect it to encounter extraterrestrial life in the long years of drifting in the universe, and its content is human civilization.In 2008, Jay Chou composed and sang, and the Olympic song "Fangshanshanshui" written by Fang Wenshan was accompanied by "Shenzhou VII" traveling into space.In 2018, the Falcon Heavy rocket attached to the US SpaceX carried David Bowie's Pocahontas.It is worth mentioning that CEO Musk is a fan of David Bowie.… Humans continue to send voice messages to space. Although we haven't heard any answers so far, this behavior has become a habit.We still have the expectation of being recognized by extraterrestrial life. Perhaps in the universe, humans are not alone.Written by Wu Longzhen, proofread by Liu Baoqing
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Basically, minister of religion; could be a chaplain or theologian with clinical pastoral education diploma. Pastoral Care is forging new territory in this new generation.
Issues of membership would be fully discussed at the biennial conference. Syndicate groups would discuss mutually all concerns that pertain to membership and make informed decision.
GAPCC offers three levels of involvement and membership.
A person who has been in full time pastoral care and counselling for at least thirty years. They must have proven leadership skills and character devoid of worldly encumbrance.
A minister with less than twenty years in full time ministry experience as well as Chaplains and Counselors with proven integrity and professionalism in their vocation.
A person who is either a part time ministry or a lay minister with proven record of leadership and pastoral care and counselling skills for at least ten years.


MANY of us look forward to the spring and summer sunshine after a long cold winter. But just as many others dread these lovely balmy evenings as they bring a nasty range of pollen-related allergies.
If you are one of the estimated 15 million Britons whose lives are made a misery by hay fever – that's 25% of the population – then you are likely to be one of the people who may benefit from a natural approach to hay fever.
There are a lot of effective over-the-counter remedies, but unfortunately these often come with side effects such as drowsiness or headaches. So, this year, why not try something natural?
A natural anti-inflammatory, quercetin has been shown to offer significant antioxidant protection for the cells lining the sinuses. Its ability to stabilise mast cells, the cells that release histamine, has made it a popular and widely-used remedy for sinus congestion, hay fever and other allergic reactions. Quercetin is a great natural approach to hay fever and is found in onions, garlic, apples, green tea and black tea. Smaller amounts are found in leafy green vegetables and beans.
This herb is a natural expectorant that can relieve phlegm production. Thyme has a long history of use in Europe for the treatment of dry, spasmodic coughs as well as bronchitis and a natural approach to hay fever. It also has antimicrobial properties that help fight infections caused by phlegm. Other herbs that may have antimicrobial properties include eucalyptus – inhale oils over a bowl of steamy water to clear sinus congestion – lemon balm, myrrh, olive leaf, sage and sandalwood. Steep fresh thyme leaves in hot water to make tea and drink twice a day.
Probably best known as a relaxant and bed-time drink, chamomile has been traditionally used to treat eye itchiness and inflammation. Try placing a cold tea bag on your eyelids for 5-10 minutes.
Elderberries have traditionally been used in many countries to treat respiratory illnesses such as colds or flu. Some evidence suggests that substances in elder flowers and berries may help reduce swelling in the sinuses and help relieve nasal congestion. Elder may also have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anticancer properties. Elderberry may help with cold and flu symptoms by reducing congestion and possibly making you sweat more.
Refs: Reiter M et al, 2009, Quercetin and Q10 Protect Human Sinus Cells Anticancer Res, 29, 1, 33-9. Shaik YB et al, 2006, Quercetin Stabilizes Mast Cells, J Biol Regul Homeost Agents, 20, 3-4, 47-52. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996, 492–5.


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"This is not a mistake", my mother said. And then she took my hand and prayed for me. I cried into my hands. Broke down ugly cry as if I were a toddler. These tears were full of joy and fear and relief in being able to come to my mother with these "good" problems.
I'm preparing to open my first solo show at Waller Gallery. It consists of photography and videos from my life in Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador. Making this show happen has been no easy feat. I'm learning so much about the medium of photography, about the business of art, about collaborating, about being vulnerable and being seen.
Drapetomania was once a medical diagnosis used to explain why enslaved Africans ran away from the plantation. This was a racist and fabricated diagnosis of the human imperative to flee servitude. In her first solo exhibition, Nia Hampton shows the results of her own bout of "drapetomania" after graduating college and moving to Brazil. She captured the following on her journey through South America: environmental racism, African spiritual practices, femicide, black Brazilian feminism, haircut culture, and Love.
When I took a leap of faith and left for Brazil, I didn't know enough about what I was attempting to do to fear it. The tightness in my chest and butterflies in my stomach felt more like excitement. I didn't think it would turn into a photography show opening, I really didn't forsee this photo show creating a space to host "The Black Femme Supremacy Film Fest"a one day film festival highlighting black people of any nationality who identity with feminine gender expression. Now, post adventures in South America, I'm starting a new chapter. Becoming an artist. A successful and confident one at that. Which means, this blog will change yet again. But I will always share my journey here, cause that's what it's all about!


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The Heart of the Global Growth Problem - Cadinha & Co.
I thought I'd forward an article in yesterday's New York Times that concisely describes what has been our chief concern for quite some time. I'd feel remiss not to forward this—the article nails it.
The global debt problem is not cause for panic or abandoning their long term investment program. But risks have risen. We feel it is a good time to be careful, look to preserve capital, and anticipate future opportunities (they could come soon). Some parts of the market have become increasingly compelling.


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Brisbane Bullets sign Japanese guard Makoto Hiejima
He's the first Japanese player in the history of NBL
On June 29 Andrej Lemanis' Australian Boomers lost their first game in 2 years, a 1-point loss to Japan. Lemanis didn't know it at the time but one of the architects of that defeat would soon be joining him as part of the reshaped Brisbane Bullets roster for #NBL19.
Makoto Hiejima, the starting shooting guard for Japan and the reigning MVP of Japan's B League national competition, reached out to Lemanis through former Townsville Crocs coach Shawn Dennis, now coaching in Japan. Hiejima wanted to challenge himself and his game, and he wanted to do it with Lemanis in Brisbane.
In a landmark signing for the club, the 27-year-old Hiejima will join Brisbane under the NBL's Asian Player rule and be classified as a local player on the Bullet's roster. Makoto has spent five years with the Afshin Sea Horses in the B League, leading them to the regular season title in 2017-18 before bowing out in the semi-finals.
At 6"3, the shooting guard has played in the Japanese National team since 2013 and is averaging 16pts 4 rebounds 4 assists in 27 minutes per game in the FIBA Asian Qualifying series.
Lemanis was impressed with Hiejima's commitment in making the move to the NBL in order to improve his game.
"What he is doing is courageous - moving over 6000km to Australia, the change of culture, testing yourself in a new environment with the added challenge of the language barrier – I have a lot of respect for what he is doing and why he is doing it."
"With the Boomers, Makoto was a player that we really focused on in our team scout and knew we had to guard. I'm excited about what he will bring to the Bullets. He gives us great depth in the guard positions, the opportunity to run different line ups and keep pressure on the whole game. With the condensed nature of our season and the potential disruption from injuries having that depth is important."
Hiejima arrives in Brisbane prior to the commencement of pre-season training early August.
Hiejima's signing leaves one remaining roster position for the Bullets, which will be filled with an import small forward.
With both Lemanis and CJ Bruton attending Summer League to see potential player's in action first hand that search is well under way, although the club is not going to rush the process.
"We are comfortable to take our time to get the right player" said Lemanis. "If we need to wait to bring the right player in then we are OK with that – it is a key decision in the final make up of our roster so we will make sure we look at all our options."
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P1 – Explain the role of effective communication and interpersonal interaction in a health and social care setting.
Effective communication is a way to interact and give each other information without any misunderstanding or confusion. It's a way of building relationships and trust between a professional and a service user.
Health and social care professionals have to communicate professionally to make sure that the service users have a clear understanding of what is being said and to make sure that the information being said meets the service user's needs.
When professionals are communicating verbally they need to consider who their audience is that they are speaking to whether it's formal to their service users or jargon to other professionals in the work place. If the professional is talking to another colleague they might use jargon. Jargon is basically abbreviations for common phrases in a workplace e.g. C.B.C means 'Complete Blood Count'. Jargon is used because it is a quicker way of passing on important information. If the professional is talking to a service user then they will use formal language with a soft tone of voice. A soft tone of voice builds trust between the professional and the service user and shows they respect them too. If the service user doesn't understand what they have been told by the professional it is clear that the message sent hasn't been received by the service user.
Non-verbal communication is important when communicating with service users because it can show that you are a reflective listener. Being a reflective listener is basically repeating what the other person has said, by doing this it shows that you are actually listening to what the person is saying. You are reassuring them that you are listening by repeating. Non-verbal communication can also be used by touching. If the professional touches the service user when having a conversation whether it's a pat on the shoulder or holding their hand it builds trust and a relationship between the two. It also gives the service user reassurance that the professional is there to listen and help with their needs.
When using written communication professionals need to consider dates and times when writing and filling in important documents. Dates and times are really important because they are used for evidence and help to keep log of events that have happened for example, if a patient is given drugs its needs to be logged down on case notes and a MAR sheet (Medication Administration Record) so that they are given the correct dosage of drugs at the correct time.
When service users have communication and language needs professionals need to consider the language they speak, if a service user is of a different culture and cannot speak English properly, professionals need to consider speaking clear and slowly so the service user can understand them. They also need to consider blind people, if a service user has a sight impairment then the professionals need to be careful and tell the service user exactly what is going on in detail so the service user understands what is happening. If the professional needs to speak to the service user then the professional should give them a slight tap or hand on the shoulder or arm to let them know they are around. If a service user has a hearing impairment and is fully or partially deaf, professionals need to consider using sign language or pictures to help the service users understand clearly.


Named after Ada Lovelace, one of the mothers of Computer Science, Ada's Technical Books and Café is a haven for the technically minded. Nestled between the wellness shops and quirky corners of Seattle's CapHill district, Ada's is a refreshing mixture of quaint country home and innovative workspace. In this quaint-yet-futuristic transformed home, patrons will find hundreds of geeky gadgets, nerdy novels, and techie trinkets, as well as fresh baked goods and finely crafted coffees (we are in Seattle, after all!).
Ada Lovelace is credited as being the first computer programmer and the inventor of computational science. Born to a poet father and mathematical mother, Ada was taught to use both the analytical and creative sides of her brain. It makes sense then, that Ada's Technical Books & Café so naturally combines elegance and airiness with the traditionally hard world of computing. Here you can get a warm cup of coffee while you browse the wall of parts, or enjoy a sweet scone while thumbing through the books on programming languages and computing concepts.
If I ever move to Seattle I will become a frequent regular at Ada's. The atmosphere in here is so light and positive, and it speaks to the innovative parts of my soul. I highly recommend if you are in the CapHill area you drop in for a day in geek paradise.


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AraSuite is a set of tools (previously as separate projects: AraWord, TICO, AraBoard...) useful for working with people with disabilities, particularly those related with communication. That requires the use of aumentative and adaptative communication systems that combine pictograms and words as related concepts.

TICO (Interactive Board of Communication) is a computer application to generate and use interactive communication boards.

The program consists of two independent and differentiated but complementary applications: Editor and Interpreter.

With the Editor you can create the boards that will contain all the visual, auditory or environmental control elements.

The Interpreter allows to use the communication boards previously created with the Editor to overcome the communicative limitations. This application is equipped with a sweep function that makes a sequential route through the elements of the board, which facilitates access to people who have serious disorders in the motor. In addition, the elements of the board can be grouped to build sentences.

Note there is also a version for Android.

AraWord is a word processor that combines pictograms and text to help disabled people.

Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, Linux and MacOS.


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The full system is equipped with Schwing Bioset screw press dewatering. If your plant already has a dewatering system, the base model will turn your dewatered cake into Class A or B Biosolids.


I was reminded of it when I began looking for a Syrian chicken soup recipe. Logging into Facebook, I was hunting through friends scattered across the world, making fleeting online acquaintances with refugees flung across its oceans.
Online searches are like sinking a ladle into a vast vat of soup – you never know what you will bring to the surface.
This time, the word I stirred up, time and time again, was 'Shakriya', a yoghurt based soup, typically made with chicken. I needed only to type the word and strangers would immediately open up to me online. "That dish is the epitome of comfort food for me and my family" wrote one refugee, now living in Turkey.
Hassan Ajjawy is 47 and from Yarmouk, the Palestinian neighborhood in Damascus. Since February 2014, he has been in Friedrichshafen, a German university city near the borders of Austria and Switzerland. His life is suspended till he hears what decision has been made on his asylum request. So far, that wait has lasted two years. He has heard nothing.
He has three children. When war broke out, they fled to Russia with their mother. They are still there.
A tall man, in his late twenties he took up bodybuilding as a hobby and won a 'Beach Body of Syria' competition. He still has a rugby player's build, though now, in mid-age, it has softened to reflect 'the big, teddy-bearish dad' that he is.
Shakriyah is his comfort food, the 'go-to' dish he falls back on for himself, his family and his friends. He usually makes it with chicken, but last week he made it with beef (it was great, my friend tells me, but she likes the chicken best).
When he cooks, he likes to sip a glass of vodka, whisky or Turkish raki. He never cooks from a recipe and so is a little nervous about sharing this one with us since he has never written it down before.
He must always feel it, friends say, because it's always delicious.
Remove the skin from the chicken but don't throw it away. Place the quartered, skinned chicken in a pot. Add the skin separately. And then fill a stock pot with water. Boil at high heat for ten minutes. Drain chicken and skin and discard the water. Set chicken and skin aside.
In the stock pot, add six cups of water and boil. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and cardamom pods. Add the chicken and skin again. Cook at medium heat for one hour.
As the chicken cooks, prepare the yogurt. First put yogurt into a big bowl. Add the beaten egg and the lemon salt/citric acid. Stir until blended. Then stir the cornstarch in a glass of cold water until it is blended well (it will look like a glass of milk). Stir the milky cornstarch mixture into the yogurt mixture. If you have an electric mixer, it's easier to use this, but you can mix it by hand. Mix or stir until it is well blended.
After the chicken is cooked, shut off the heat and remove the skin and cardamom pods.
Then place the yogurt mixture in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir it continuously until it starts to bubble. Then turn down heat to low. Add the pieces of chicken to the yogurt mixture. Put two glasses of chicken stock into the yogurt-chicken mixture as well as the crushed garlic. Stir it a little bit and cook on low heat for five or ten minutes. Turn off the heat and finish.
NOTE: DO NOT COVER THE YOGURT AND CHICKEN MIXTURE WHILE COOKING OR AFTERWARDS. Let the shakriyah BREATHE.
Now prepare the rice. Wash the rice, if needed. Place a big saucepan on the stove and turn the heat on to medium-high. Add a half of a cup of sunflower oil and one to two big tablespoons of butter. Heat until warm. Then stir in two glasses of rice. Stir until coated with oil-butter mixture. Then add four glasses of the chicken stock. Turn heat to high until mixture just boils. Then turn down the heat to LOW and cover it and let it cook for half-hour.
How do we eat this shakriyah?
Fill a giant bowl about a third or half way with rice. Add chicken and spoon in hot yogurt soup. As a side dish, you can also include a bowl of green olives and picked vegetables.
As the light faded, six adults and five kids cooked, ran riot, gossiped and bickered. We gathered warm winter clothes that the smallest amongst us had outgrown, and packed them into boxes to donate to young refugees. We explained what we could of the global context to the kids, and admitted to each other how little we understood. We raised glasses to Hassan and felt enormously grateful: to him for the recipe; to luck for placing us here, together, with the central heating on and a healthy stock of wine and food in the kitchen.
When our guests peeled off, carrying tired children in their arms, I surveyed the trashed sitting room, the piles of washing up, the toys tipped out of every box and across every surface and I thought: so what if, by sharing in someone else's comfort food, you can't share, completely, in their story and heritage? It still inches people closer - across borders, global conflicts, languages, histories and sometimes simply tables - than anything else in the world is able to.
Our box of clothes, boots and blankets were sent to the 'One Worn Every Minute' collaboration between Mum and Dad Life (http://madlife.co.uk/) and Help Refugees (http://www.helprefugees.org.uk/) They are accepting good quality, second hand children's clothes, such as waterproof winter coats and boots, and will distribute them among young Syrian refugees this winter. Send donations to: Help Refugees, Big Yellow Storage, 401 High Road, East Finchley, N2 8HS, mark the parcel 'one worn every minute'.


3 weeks, 1 convoy of vans from Queensland to South Australia. This, is Porch Sessions On Tour.
Coming along for the ride are our good friends, Jack The Fox, Harrison Storm & Alana Wilkinson and it's coming to a porch near you.
And this one is taking place in a gorgeous backyard, 5 mins out of sunny millicent.
Adelaide born & bred series,The Porch Sessions is hitting the road. The concept now in it's sixth summer, this concept has seen to explore the backyards of the burbs, transforming people's gardens into little travelling festivals all around South Australia, and now, beyond. The Porch team are packing up the Persians (rugs), and hitting the road, for the third year as a cross country expedition of travelling festivals.
For a combination of backyards & unique spaces, this is one almighty roadshow in its purest form with the entire artists and crew camping for every night on the road. With dirt in our fingernails and smiles on our faces, the bags are being packed to prepare for our most glorious tour yet.
5 vans, 4 states, 3 artists, 11 porches and one summer.
We bring it all, we'll be overflowing these vessels of transportation with musicians, photographers, sound engineers, event crew, porch family, porch friends and our porch dog named Craig. Not to mention every Persian rug we own, every globe of festoon lighting and every string of tassel bunting, poised, ready to drape your suburban skies with festivities.
Pack a lil Picnic - we love picnics. Pull together your best selection of dips and cheese to share with your dear mates and hot dates. Pack a few cold beers too. We'll provide a selection of persians and cushions and blankets for your glutes, but by all means, join the party and bring a beanbag, pillows and blankies.
All little people are most welcome, any small human under 13 is free. Absolutely bring them along.
These shows go ahead rain or shine, so pack a poncho, a sunhat and a blouse and prepare for anything, let's have ourselves a mighty fine time.
**Please note, the event details will be sent to your email, at least, 24 hours prior to the show. If you don't receive this, and it is 23 hours and 28 minutes until the show, whip an email through to sarah@theporchsessions.com, and this lovely lady will shoot you through the details.
Holy smokes, can't wait to see you on the porch.


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Worcestershire Patients' Treatment Delayed Due to Reporting Failure
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More than 11,000 scans of patients at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) were not assessed or written up, raising serious concerns for patient safety.
These X-rays are used to diagnose serious health problems, including cancer along with many conditions that may require further treatment.
Of most concern here is the significant risk that patients' treatment has been delayed.
This issue dates back to January, 2016 and was only discovered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during an unannounced inspection to the Trust on July 27. The independent health regulator found more than 11,000 scans remain unreported after being carried out at the radiology departments of the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Kidderminster Hospital.
Further to this, the CQC found that urgent scans were not always prioritised, meaning GPs did not receive patients' results for more than two weeks.
The CQC has instructed WAHT to take immediate steps to resolve the matter to ensure:
an investigation to assess if patients with delayed scans need further treatment;
doctors receive the results of urgent scans as soon as possible so that treatment is not delayed any longer;
medics who refer patients for scans receive a report on the findings.
The findings of the CQC are truly shocking, as is the scale of the problem.
The Trust is reportedly facing a £50m deficit, but lack of funding in the NHS cannot and must not be allowed to be an excuse for poor patient care.
Andrew Short, interim chief medical officer at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: "The CQC had a number of questions and concerns, about a backlog of unreported plain films (X-rays), which were predominantly internally requested routine X-rays, to which we have responded fully.
"There is no backlog of GP referred X-rays, CT, MRI or ultrasound scans. We have always and will continue to prioritise urgent X-rays, chest X-rays and GP referred X-rays, and there is no backlog in these areas."
I hope that the Trust in question fulfils its obligations under the Duty of Candour to inform any patients that may have suffered harm as a consequence of the delay in reporting these X-Rays.
Any patients who feel that they may have been affected must seek an urgent referral back to the Trust and demand that their X-rays are reviewed and acted upon.
Ian Cohen is a clinical and medical negligence solicitor at Slater and Gordon Lawyers in Liverpool. Slater and Gordon offer a free consultation for anyone wishing to pursue medical negligence claims.
Call us on 0800 916 9049 or tell us what happened so we can provide you with expert legal advice at no cost to you.
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