Spring might be on its way, but flu season isn't over quite yet. Many people might be rushing to get into their doctor's office, looking for a cure for their symptoms before the warm weather is here.
The common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections, so in this case they aren't necessary and don't need to be taken.
Antibiotics work by affecting the bacteria in your body, causing a reverse impact on your immune system, which is what helps to keep your body healthy. And since 60-80% of your immune system is located in the gut, the condition of the gut is not something you want to mess with. So in the cases where you have caught a cold or the flu, focusing on your gut health will help to support your immune system.
Even though they are some of the most prescribed medications in the country, it's no secret that antibiotics can cause damage to our microbiome. In fact, 1 in 4 prescribed antibiotics inhibit the growth of at least one type of healthy gut bacteria that you find in the microbiome.
One out of hundreds of different types of bacteria may not sound like a big deal, but maintaining a balanced microbiome is a delicate feat. It doesn't take much at all to cause a disturbance and throw off the healthy balance of good and bad bacteria. Luckily, if you are proactive about healing your gut, it doesn't take much to balance it back out, even when you are sick.
It may not be realistic to swear off all antibiotics because they can be necessary for certain circumstances. If your situation requires antibiotics in order for you to heal, then listen to your doctor, but know that there are ways to keep your gut healthy while doing so.
Adding these supplements and foods into your diet and daily routine (or doubling up on them if you're ahead of the game and are already taking them) can help to balance your gut.
While common sense would tell you to down these foods at the same time as antibiotics to cancel them out, that's not how our body works. In order for your body to actually benefit from the prebiotics and repopulate good bacteria, prebiotics should be eaten a few hours either before or after you take your antibiotics. If antibiotics are taken along with prebiotics, the medication will kill the good bacteria immediately instead of allowing your gut to absorb it properly.
When the gut has an imbalanced proportion of good to bad bacteria, it can cause damage to the lining of the small intestine. When the lining is damaged, bacteria can begin to leak from the intestines, something that is called leaky gut. Collagen, which is a protein made up of amino acids, can help repair the gut lining, preventing leaky gut from happening. Bone broth is a good source of collagen protein, and you can also buy collagen protein supplements.
The yacon root is another prebiotic that can help to improve the number of good bacteria in your gut. Yacon roots are made of sugars called FOS that our gut can't digest, making them an awesome prebiotic and the perfect immunity booster when taking antibiotics. We're big yacon root enthusiasts and use its syrup in our Rowdy Bars for its prebiotic properties and healthy handful of other nutritional benefits.
Prebiotics, probiotics, and collagen will have an easier time healing your gut if you also avoid refined foods and processed sugar. Eating junk food and sugary treats will continue to decrease the amount of good bacteria in your gut. Don't work against your own efforts, instead eat clean whole foods to rebalance the microbiome.
Being proactive about gut health is always a top health priority, but it's particularly necessary when you're sick or taking antibiotics. Use these helpful tips to support your body's largest immune system: your gut.
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Lessons learned from resilient entrepreneurs as 2020 comes to an end
With 2020 came social lows and innovation highs, COVID accelerated the tech sector to its next phase. A veteran startup & VC advisor takes us on a trip telling the story of the year of the pandemic through eyes of its resilient entrepreneurs...
Gali Bloch Liran / 30 Dec 2020 • 7 min read
For Israeli entrepreneurs and startups, 2020 began like many others. With the auspicious nature of "2020 Visioning" entrepreneurs turned corners into a new decade, dazzled, hopeful and inspired to bring tech to new heights. Startup founders wrote new goals, marked KPI benchmarks and set their eyes on new funding prospects. But with the COVID pandemic, we know things played out differently during 2020.
Already by February, the rising severity of COVID-19 showed us that entrepreneurs would be in for an economic and financial roller coaster this year. This roller coaster challenged the stamina, leadership, agility, psychological stability of every startup entrepreneur and high tech employee. Looking back, the year 2020 demonstrated resilience -- the capacity to thrive amidst stressors--of individuals, businesses and industries alike.
As a startup business coach, I work with founders to develop the mental mindsets, daily habits, soft skills and resilience capacity to help them thrive personally, as a team, and as a company. I witnessed how the COVID-19 pandemic ignited their professional and personal growth in their roles as a CEO, manager, leader, founder, family member and team member.
I asked the entrepreneurs I work with to reflect on the past year: benchmarks achieved, their highs and lows, lessons learned about self, entrepreneurship and mental resilience and advice they would share. Remarkably, all entrepreneurs I interviewed suggested the 2020 produced company growth in sales, market validation, MVP, technology development, number of employees employed and funding raised.
The startup industry
The growth these entrepreneurs experienced is representative of a wider trend. While many industries are still suffering as a result of the pandemic, the startup tech ecosystem is one that has particularly thrived. For startups in the Israeli tech industry, 2020 proved to be on par with previous years as shown through investment data of the Israeli high-tech market.
During the first quarter of 2020, signs pointing to unusual circumstances were evident in Seed funding rounds as many investors were risk averse towards early stage companies. Seed deals' median decreased approximately 80% during Q1–Q3/2020. And the number of angel investors in Seed rounds during Q1–Q3/2020 decreased by 60% from 2018 – 2019 levels.
After the initial shock, Israel's tech bounced back to normal. Startups and investors alike acclimated to remote investment meetings. What might be thought of as a wrong year to launch a startup can be countered simply by looking at how the ecosystem is still being supported by investors. During the second wave of the pandemic, Israeli high-tech deals reached a new quarterly record $2.74B in Q3/2020. In Q2–Q3/2020, Israeli and foreign investors made more investments than on average over the last five years.
High-tech as an industry is celebrated for its ability to be agile and innovate as needed. For founders and startups, the pandemic created an imperative to pivot depending on the surrounding circumstances. In the past, many successful companies have in fact emerged out of recessions due to their ability to disruptively innovate and respond to need. For successful entrepreneurs, crisis becomes an opportunity.
From Crisis to Opportunity
Michal Berresi Golomb, CEO & Co-Founder of ZICC, a biotech startup creating solutions for aquaculture said, " 2020 was a year in which I had to slow down the run forward but not give up in the face of many different challenges."
"It's about adjusting my strategy and using it as an advantage," said Eitan Tsarfati, serial entrepreneur and CEO of SWAPP, an AI based technology construction planning company. This is exactly what COVID instigated for many founders. Entrepreneurs are exemplary at demonstrating how to take advantage of a challenge and turn it into an opportunity.
Vee is a startup offering a corporate volunteer platform. May Piamenta, CEO, saw such an opportunity. "We adjusted the product, raised $1M, recruited 12 amazing people and gained our first product market fit. This was one of the most fulfilling years of my life," she said.
COVID also created a new set of needs and expanded particular markets. Kai.ai is an AI driven wellness companion that guides you throughout your day helping you learn, grow and become a better version of yourself. For Kai.ai, the COVID period demonstrated a greater need for their product. "COVID increased awareness and attention to mental health and wellness dramatically and it drove our growth," said Alex Frenkel, CEO of Kai.ai.
Wellness and the Life of an Entrepreneur
Wellness has indeed become a talked about and prioritized value in 2020. COVID affected each one of us, our families, friends and colleagues. Great leaders this year led with empathy and emotional intelligence knowing that this would have a ripple effect on their business. ""I came to understand the importance of the well-being of the employees, and the need to instill peace of mind in the staff members during the corona period. We created a role of 'head of people' led by Zohar Pfennig, a position I did not understand its value until I saw the impact it created for the whole company," said Tzach Ram-On, CEO of INTSITE.
In my work with founders, I emphasize the importance of entrepreneurs prioritizing their own mental health. We develop and practice strategies so they can best lead their businesses and teams to success.
Entrepreneurs in particular experience heightened levels of stress. A survey report conducted pre-COVID by Canadian Mental Health Association showed that among entrepreneurs surveyed, nearly half (46%) experienced low mood or felt mentally tired at least once a week, while three of five (62%) felt depressed at least once a week. Furthermore, nearly one in two (46%) felt that mental health issues interfered with their ability to work. (CMHA).
In 2020, COVID has intensified the stressors on entrepreneurs and making burnout more likely but also harder to identify. A survey on Emotional Resilience in Leadership 2020 conducted between November 2019-May 2020 with 261 respondents from 43 countries identified the six most common stressors that lead to burnout.
Feelings of Isolation and Lack of Psychological Safety
Unsupportive Workplace Culture
Existential Crises and Lack of Purpose
Over-invested Identity (leaders who attach their identity to that of their business or teams outcomes)
Gender-, Racial- and Age-based Discrimination
The accumulation of unprocessed and unaddressed stressors can build up over time. Stressors in short increments and manageable doses can build stamina to manage conflict periods. However, stressors built up over time can lead to fragility, inability to cope, fatigue and ultimately burnout. Developing mechanisms to manage stressors is essential for entrepreneurs.
As a psychologist by training, CEO of Kai.ai Alex Frenkel added, "It's a marathon, not a sprint. It doesn't make any sense to burn out."
For Frenkel creating a steady schedule with wellness routines as part of the day to day is critical. This includes, working out, getting enough sleep, spending time in nature outdoors, journaling and daily meditation and off times during weekends. "Ultimately it's about celebrating the positive and sharing gratitude and appreciation to other people," he said.
Many founders noted exercise, meditation, music and designated time with family as their activities to cultivate wellness.
Michal Beressi Golomb calls it finding your "islands of quiet". Your island of quiet might be the things that give you energy, rejuvenate or relax you.
"Even in periods of calm, when everything is great, it is valuable to incorporate practices of mindfulness, reflection, wellbeing, balance, emotional regulation because it will serve you when the challenges come, and they always come," Frenkel added.
Times of chaos are often periods of our greatest growth and learning. We have much to learn and admire from startup entrepreneurs in 2020. Through the founders I coach, I am consistently in awe of their perseverance and openness to learn and grow.
Guy Montuelle, CEO of Bygr, a PropTech startup based in Norway said "Those who use a crisis to their advantage can get out stronger from it. Keep on executing, and if your strategy is correct, you will succeed."
In reflecting on advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, Erez Dror, CEO of Genda, a ConstructionTech startup, said "The journey is hard, find someone that has been through it that you can talk with. Don't get too emotional about the ups and downs. Things will change in any direction several times a day."
Being an entrepreneur can often feel lonely. We need to cultivate systems of peer support through networks with colleagues, a therapist or coach support. And as May Piamenta suggested, "Share the experience with relatives, even if you don't think they understand."
On a tactical note for startup survival, many CEOs realized this year the need for securing longer runways in funding. Especially during uncertain times, reaching the next milestone might take longer than expected. Building a solid foundation, POC, MVP and infrastructure takes time.
What Keeps us Going?
At the end of the day, the most resilient entrepreneurs maintain positive mindsets, believing they are unstoppable. Shai Ronen, an investor from PTZ Ventures and former entrepreneur, said "Startups experience near-death-experience on a regular basis and even rock-star entrepreneurs of unicorns struggle to stay resilient. You never know how close you may be to the solution."
Waking up remembering your 'North star,' your purpose and passion is a key part of fueling the entrepreneurial drive. For Michal Beressi Golomb, "The desire to fulfill and create motivates me every morning anew and the belief that our venture will improve the world and bring intrinsic value to both man and the environment."
The reality is that maintaining a positive attitude day in and day out is difficult. As an honest reflection, one CEO shared that "Some days I am not energized in the morning or the day and I know it is part of the process." This acknowledgement that it is part of the process is the self-awareness and resilient mindset which is essential to cultivate as an entrepreneur. I admire the openness with which this entrepreneur shared his reality. Imposter syndrome, the feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt despite demonstrated success, is commonly experienced or felt among entrepreneurs. It is even more common among female entrepreneurs. Talking about this experience aloud will help you realize that you are not alone!
The tumultuous year that has been 2020, mirrors the lived experience of startup entrepreneurs on a daily basis. High levels of uncertainty, extreme levels of emotional highs and lows experienced on any given day. "You think you control everything but you don't, so just do your best and don't get too emotional about the ups and downs," said Eitan Tsarfati.
We have much to learn from the lived experience of these entrepreneurs. They are demonstrating how to truly thrive in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).
This year, we are creating a more nuanced narrative about what it really looks and feels like to be an entrepreneur. A narrative where entrepreneurs are encouraged to ask for help, take breaks, create harmonic relations between work and personal life. This, in effect, will endorse the development of mental resilience, stamina, agility, grit and psychological stability required for entrepreneurial success.
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28 Juicy Justin Bieber Facts Every Belieber Should Know
May 28, 2017 Angela Stephanou 0
Been a Belieber since he burst onto the music scene in 2008? Are you only now deciding to join Justin's huge fanbase? Either way, there are a bunch of facts about the popular superstar that you probably didn't know. It's crazy to think that religion almost prevented his career or that he once sold his hair to a fan – for $40,000!
Want to learn more about the Purpose superstar? Take a look at some of these Justin Bieber facts that every Belieber should know…
1. Bieber's Talent Started From Young!
Bieber was a ready-made star the moment he was born. As seen in this adorable video, the singer was able to play the drums at only two-years-old! Growing up, he also learned to play the piano, guitar, and trumpet!
2. He was Discovered on YouTube!
Justin was one of the first of many to post videos of himself singing on YouTube. His mom would regularly record him covering songs by Ne-yo or Chris Brown which eventually got him recognized by record executive Scooter Braun. As soon as Braun discovered Bieber, he offered him a singing contract – aged 13! I'm not surprised! Listen to how great he sounds!
3. His Mom Rejected his Manager Due to Religion
Although she later changed her mind, Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, was reluctant to let Bieber get signed by Scooter Braun simply because of his Jewish religion. According to the New York Times, she remembers praying, "God, I gave him to you. You could send me a Christian man, a Christian label! … You don't want this Jewish kid to be Justin's man, do you?". However, after praying with her church elders and receiving their encouragement, she gave her son the go ahead to record demo tapes with Braun.
4. Justin Timberlake and Usher Battled to Sign Him
That's right! Justin Timberlake and Usher battled to sign Bieber after hearing his great vocals! At first, Usher turned down the chance to hear Justin sing, but the Rivals singer eventually came around. Bieber told MTV: "He actually watched my videos and was like, 'Man, I should have let this kid sing,' and he flew me back to Atlanta. I got to sing for him, and then a week later, I had a meeting with Justin Timberlake. They both kind of wanted me."
Eventually Usher won the label bidding war and signed the young artist to Island/Def Jam records. I guess we have Usher to thank for blessing that is Bieber!
5. Justin Would've Been an Architect!
If he didn't grow up to become one of the biggest stars in the world, Justin would have been an architect. Crazy, right? He told Seventeen that his dream job would be to design buildings had he'd not chosen music. Apparently, it's because he "likes drawing".
6. His Dad Was an MMA Fighter
Here's a super-cool fact about Justin Bieber! His dad used to be an MMA fighter! According to Radar Online, Jeremy Bieber "loved being a fighter and his dream is to manage other fighters and possibly get back into the ring." His son obviously took a totally different career path…
7. Will Smith is Bieber's Mentor
He may look up to the likes of Drake and Usher but his number-one mentor is Will Smith. When the singer was going through a rough time, the iconic actor allegedly drove to Bieber's house to "pull him out of bed for a three-hour talk." Scooter Braun says that since then, Will Smith and Bieber call each other once a week to talk about his problems and let out his frustrations. Ugh, if only Will Smith was a phone call away from me!
8. His Twitter Statistics are Crazy!
Justin's home country would be proud! He currently has over 90 million Twitter followers which is more than the entire population of Canada which is just over 30 million! What's even crazier? The pop-star lost 80,000 Twitter followers in 2011 after cutting his iconic hair! Beliebers go to major extremes!
9. Bieber's Hair Sold for Thousands
Beliebers truly are one of a kind. When Justin cut his hair, he auctioned it on eBay for for $12,000 and it sold for about $40,000!
10. He has Produced Movies!
Well, kinda. Music isn't his only talent! Justin has produced two of his concert movies –Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and Justin Bieber's Believe. I'm sure we'll see him staring in a real Hollywood movie soon, too. Justin's skills are endless!
11. Bieber Speaks French Fluently
French Beliebers – rejoice! Justin's French-Canadian mother wanted him to stick to his roots. Bieber attended a French-language immersion elementary school when growing up in Canada which obviously led him to become fluent in the language.
12. He has Dated Many Famous Girls
From a young age, it was obvious Bieber was going to be a ladies' man among not only fans, but famous women, too! He has a long history of rumored girlfriends including Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Kourntey Kardashian…
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13….But his True Love was Selena Gomez
It's no secret that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have had a rocky on-and-off romance. Their relationship timeline which started in 2010 is never-ending. Their break-ups have been blamed on conflicting schedules, "other women" and Bieber's history of bad behavior.
14. A Fan Claimed Justin was the Father of her Baby
It's bad enough Bieber had plenty of girls after him, there was even a fan who claimed he was the father of her 3-month old son! The 20-year-old woman filed a paternity lawsuit against the singer claiming she slept with Justin in 2010, backstage at one of his concerts. Justin took part in a DNA test, and the whole case was a closed book.
15. He Helped a Girl get Famous
It looks like Bieber is following in his manager's footsteps! When he came across singer Madison Beer's cover of of Etta James' At Last on YouTube in 2012, he shared it to his 25 million followers which led to her trending worldwide on Twitter and gaining substantial media coverage. That's not all! Bieber personally had Madison signed to Island Records. The Dead singer is now managed by Bieber's manager Scooter Braun.
16. Bieber had to Apologize to the Former President
A red-faced Bieber was forced to apologize to former president of the United States, Bill Clinton after footage surfaced showing the popstar spraying a liquid at a photo of him, shouting, "Fuck Bill Clinton." After speaking with him over the phone, Bieber thanked Clinton on Twitter for taking the time time to talk to him. The footage received worldwide attention as it also included scenes of Bieber urinating into a mop bucket in the kitchen of a nightclub.
17. He was Arrested in 2014
Fans were worried that Bieber had hit rock bottom in 2014 when he'd been arrested for DUI, driving with an expired license, drag racing and resisting arrest. TMZ claimed that Justin also had "consumed some alcohol, been smoking marijuana and consumed some prescription medication." He pleaded guilty to the charges, was fined and later sentenced to attend anger management courses. More than 270,000 persons petitioned the White House seeking to have him deported from the United States. Bieber's controversy doesn't end there. Prior to his arrest, the singer was also charged with one misdemeanor count of vandalism for egging his neighbor's house. It's safe to say that Bieber is a changed man since 2014…
18. Bieber Was on America's Most Hated List
After running in with the law and causing a stir, Bieber landed himself on America's Most Hated Men list. Believe it or not, the singer was at 5th place among murderers and fraudsters! That's not all! Justin's number one single, Baby became the most disliked video on YouTube with over 900,000 dislikes. Seriously? There must be worse things to hate in this world, surely?
19. He was Accused of Condoning "Rape"
Only the stupidest would complain about something as crazy as this. Certain lyrics in What Do You Mean were taken out of context upon its release with many deeming them as "rapey". The popstar was accused of encouraging his fans to not listen to a girl when she says "no". Bieber defended his song and told Ryan Seacrest – "Girls are often flip-floppy. They say something, and then they mean something else. What do you mean?… I don't really know, that's why I'm asking," He was genuinely stating that the girl he's speaking of is very indecisive or sends mixed signals.
20. Bieber Had a Pet Monkey
In 2013, Bieber was gifted a pet monkey by record producer Mally Mall. He took several selfies with it but it was later quarantined by custom officials at a German airport because the singer didn't have the required documentation to bring the animal into the country. That's not the first time Bieber has tried to follow in the footsteps of Michael Jackson…
21. He Wanted to Buy Michael Jackson's Neverland
According to the Sunday People, Justin was allegedly interested in buying Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch back in 2013 when it went up for sale. It was apparently the best place for him to escape the public eye – "Neverland is up for sale so it's a no-brainer for Justin, he would love to live there. Michael Jackson is his idol", an insider said. In the end, Bieber didn't buy MJ's estate. Instead, he lives in his home in Toluca Lake, California.
22. Bieber Has a Song With Michael Jackson
What would Michael Jackson have thought of this? Slave 2 The Rhythm surfaced online in 2013 bringing together the vocals and talent of MJ and Bieber. The song had in fact been recorded by the late Michael Jackson back in 2009 before his death but Biebs decided to mix in a few of his vocals and add a heavier dance beat to the original track. At least Bieber can say he has a song with the King of Pop – kinda…
23. He Once Cried Publically On Stage
Justin Bieber let his emotions out during a performance at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer broke down in tears after giving an energetic performance of What Do U Mean? Many thought Bieber cried over his breakup with Selena Gomez but instead it was due to the overwhelmingly positive response he gained from the crowd. From getting arrested, to being booed on stage, the popstar had since owned up to his mistakes and turned his life around.
24. Bieber's Calvin Klein Shoot Caused a Stir
When the singer became the new face of Calvin Klein in 2015, Beliebers were over the moon to see his toned torso in the steamy shoot. Their dreams had come crashing down when it was revealed that his erm, "big bulge" was photoshopped. An embarrassing photo that leaked showed Justin before retouching. That must have hurt his ego!
25. His Nudes Leaked!
The screams of millions (and billions) Beliebers were heard across the globe in October 2015 when Justin's nude photos accidentally leaked online. The popstar was secretly photographed on his balcony whilst vacationing in Bora Bora with model Jayde Pierce. Let's just say, there's little left to the imagination. Bieber has officially bared it all (and we're not complaining)!
If you'd ever wondered what Justin Bieber looks like naked, today's your lucky day http://t.co/cUPrlC9Zs2 pic.twitter.com/TO1yOzlWuZ
— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) October 8, 2015
26. He Speaks to his Pastor Often
Justin texts Pastor Judah Smith of Seattle's nondenominational City Church on a daily basis to "not get discouraged or despondent because of perceived failures." He also hangs out with Pastor Carl Lentz, who serves as Bieber's spiritual guide. It's great to see Justin with good people around him…
27. Justin is the Manager of a Charity
He may have a troubled past but that hasn't stopped him from giving a helping hand to those in need. Justin is a manager of Pencils Of Promise, a charity that helps build schools in developing countries. The organization was found by by Adam Braun, Justin's manager's brother.
Justin Bieber has certainly had his ups and downs from releasing mega-hits, to causing controversy in the headlines. His nine years of stardom have been a whirlwind with massive achievements as well as downfalls but each has helped build up his iconic legacy. There's no doubt that Biebs is going to stick around as the face of pop music for a very, very long time…
28. He's Taking a Break in Music
In July 2017, Bieber sadly let down his fans by cancelling his Purpose World Tour due to "unforeseen circumstances". He later took to Instagram announcing that he was taking a step back to "be the man I want to be". Rumors swirled that Justin had cancelled his tour because he'd "rededicated his life to Christ." He later denied this.
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It is with a great personal sadness that your editor records the death of his aunt Kathryn O'Reilly (nee Byrne), my late father's younger sister.
In her early 80s, she passed away last evening in the Blackrock Clinic after a short illness.
Kath was the widow of the late Liam O'Reilly, and is survived by her elder sister Maureen and her sons William, Niall and Conor, daughter in law Dervil, and an extended family.
For now, pending reflection on her life, all I can say is may she rest in the peace she so richly deserves.
"I was so sorry to hear the very sad news about Kath. My father had told me a week or so ago that she was not well… I wanted to send our deepest sympathies to you all at this time.
Kath will be sorely missed by her friends and neighbours. She was a unique and very talented woman, always refreshingly direct and outspoken. She was a wonderful friend to my mother, and I know she missed her greatly over the past eighteen months, and she had a special relationship with my father. He always made outrageous comments that she would lap up. She was one of the only people who would chastise my mother for her blind adoration of her two poodles, siding with me on many an occasion as we discussed Barker's true 'biting' character! She was wonderfully welcoming of Mamar when he joined our family, and often told me how lucky I was to have him and that I was to look after him. She was a wonderful support to us all during my mother's long illness, and during some very difficult times, and I always knew she was there to tell me the 'real' story about what was going on, particularly when I was so far away.
She was the person who first suggested I study Russian. I remember her sitting in our kitchen one day as I struggled with my CAO form and in her usually blunt way she said: "You're good at languages. You should do Russian. It's all opening up over there." That choice of studies was certainly one of the defining ones of my life and I have never regretted the decision.
She took a particular interest in my children, and I think saw them as almost her own grandchildren. Juliette, my eldest, was very taken with her, I know, and they always had long conversations every time I was home. The last time, just after the birth of Sylvia, she came over with books for the kids, books that we have read over and over again over the past few months.
I loved hearing Kath's tales about her youth and the pranks they got up to. It find it difficult to believe that when I come home in just a few weeks time she will no longer be there to call round for a cup of coffee, just back from walking the dog or after some gardening and ready for a good gossip. She had a wonderfully young spirit Kath and was always great company.
I find it incredible to think I saw Kath gardening and mowing her grass when I was last home – in January or February – looking typically Kath, trim and smart and always so beautifully turned out in her well-cut trousers, perfect makeup and coiffed hair. They don't make them like that any more.
I know Kath was so proud of her boys, and she always told us at length of your latest ventures and successes. I know her vivaciousness and joie de vie lives on in you all.
I am so sorry that I cannot be there for her funeral. My father will represent us all and we will be thinking of you.
"..I can't tell you how sad it is to hear of Kath's passing – she was so full of life when she came recently to a memorial gathering and celebration of my mum 's life in Monkstown – only about 2 months ago. We had a great chat and I promised to come visit her– and I do regret that I didn't manage to do this.
I'm very sorry to hear that news; she was a great person and I'm sure you'll have many very happy memories of her.
So sorry to hear that. Julia and I are planning to be with you tomorrow morning.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mum. I understand from Shane, who met her a few years ago, that she was still very much the elegant lady that I knew all those years ago. It must be comforting to know that she had a short illness.
As a young guy, she was such a breath of fresh air compared to most other parents, as she never treated us as kids. She was always full of humour. I am only sorry that I didn't make the effort to see her in the last few years, but that does not diminish my fond memories of her.
"..We are so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It must have been a great comfort to her to have you there.
We were very lucky to meet her last year. We spent a lovely few hours with her at your home, and we thought she was a wonderfully warm, charming and vibrant woman.
"I am so saddened to see your news.
Your mother was one of the most elegant and beautiful ladies I have ever known. Such dignity.
Condolences from the Pxxx family – what a wonderful lady she was and this sad news has brought back many wonderful memories from my childhood.
"Very sad to learn of your mother's death. May she rest in peace. I have very fond memories of her and send my sympathies to you and all your family on Behalf of Maire and Myself and family. We are in France at the moment and will, regrettably, not be able to make it to the funeral. I look forward to catching up with you soon in HK or Hangzhou.
"On behalf of Grace and myself sincere condolences with your (and yours) loss.
I had hoped to send you a picture shot in the Mandarin Hotel with Grace, your mom …. Was a fantastic picture. You can read your mom's character from the image; strong, warm, compassionate.. . I vividly remember that tea-drink we had. She left a great impression on us (grace and myself).
You can be proud having had such a mom, such a role model.
We know it's going to be hard for you accepting this loss.
Wishing you strength coping with the pain.
"Kath was a great friend of my sister Diana Bruce. Whenever I stayed in Diana's house I would meet and chat with your mother. When Diana was ill and later after her death, Kath would bring gorgeous freshly baked bread and Chutney which was very much appreciated.
Kath was a most vivacious and genuine person, though I only met her occasionally, I will always remember her kindness. She will be much missed. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
"..I am deeply deeply sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She looked like a kind, graceful and intelligent lady. It's wonderful that she was your best friend.
".. Am really very sad not to have been with you, and thought about you and her so much since we spoke. ….. Our talk was always about you all and the experiences we had together during our time in Ireland and also in Ecuador. I did see her once at your present house, and stayed the night there. She was always going to show me how to make her lovely soda bread, but we never got round to making it – probably talking too much!
She so missed her Avoca Lodge, and when we talked on the phone, reminisced a lot about the happy times she'd spent there. She was so looking forward to you coming back and was counting the days.
".. I know how much you loved your mom and how proud she was of you and all of your accomplishments and adventures. She was a great lady.
"..Thinking of you at this Introspective period of life .. The passing of a parent. My Father died 3 years ago this December and it's hard to describe the feelings that coursed through me during that period of my life.
i am very sorry to hear your lost niall, but in some ways lets think its the start of new beggining.
Above all I remember what hugely good fun Kath was – always the life and soul of the party! Generous with the drinks (loved her for that!). But such a tremendously kind person, too. When Ewart-Biggs was blown up she was the first one on the phone to my mother, and took us all in (us three children), I seem to remember. Was absolutely there – this absolute rock – during those terrible times.
I know that things were very difficult for her in later years (and heaven knows they can't exactly have been easy after your father died) – but she was a valiant lady and never let it show. A valiant, good, kind person. With a wicked sense of humour!
Mum also arranged for a Golden Retriever puppy to be given to Ewart Biggs children up in Glencairn during that horrible time. I remember that instance vividly since the dog- breeder, a Ms. Pullman up in Rathfarnham, was the source of our own Golden Retriever, Lancer.
I'm very sorry to hear that news; she was a great mother and I'm sure you'll have many very happy memories of her.
"My overriding memory of her will always be her great spiritedness and strength. And her infectious sense of humor. I appreciate her path in life was difficult with the early passing of your father and I always marveled how her response to such great a challenge was to live life with greater gusto. Adversity only strengthened her resolve to raise and love you and your brothers. Hers was a life well lived.
Some highlights for me were having a few drinks and chatting with you and your Mum in her kitchen or her back garden when we were in college. Seems like a long time ago now.
"…..As your mum was my age (she was a year older), I would get her cast-off clothes! We also got her bicycle when she got a bigger one! So we learned to ride on her bicycle!
After I left school in 1946. I went to London to be assistant teacher and your mum came to London about a year later. I saw a lot of her and I remember there was talk of her taking up singing in a big way. Then suddenly, she became engaged to your dad!….
What a wonderful tribute to your mum. I came across you page with a google search of FCJ Bunclody and found you have a beautiful old photo of a hockey team from Bunclody/Newtownbarry. I started a Bunclody History Facebook page last year sharing photos and stories. I was wondering if you would mind me sharing this photo on my page? If it is ok, would you have any information on this photo or indeed any more photos?


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The New Old Maid: Satisfied Single Women
She has no regrets about remaining single because she's gotten to have the life she dreamed about since she was a young girl.
By: Maureen Paraventi
It hardly needs to be said that women who remain single lead very different lives than their married counterparts. So why am I saying it?
Society has long focused on what single women don't have – husbands – while ignoring what we do have: independence and autonomy. The freedom to do whatever one wants, whenever one wants to do it was a recurring theme raised by the women that I talked to.
Traditionalists may find this threatening. If women stop assuming their natural, biologically-driven role of mating and procreating, the human race could, in time, vanish! Or at the very least, mothers won't get the chance to go wedding dress shopping with their daughters and bully them into buying a ball gown when what they really want is a fit and flare.
People who remain unmarried are not undermining the institution of marriage. In fact, the opposite is true. How many divorces occur because women and men who aren't meant to get married take that fateful walk down the aisle simply because they feel that it's expected of them?
But let's get back to the benefits of being single.
Early in my career as a radio personality, when I'd worked my way up from teeny tiny markets to the small market of Champaign, Illinois, I got a job offer from a radio station in San Francisco. San Francisco! In one move, I could more than double my salary, which at that time kept me just above the poverty level. Of greater importance to me was the opportunity to work with major market personalities and reach many more listeners than I ever could in Champaign. Additionally, I could go from the Midwest to an exciting city in California.
I thought about it for a hot second, and then said "Yes!"
I didn't have to ask a husband if he wanted to move. If he would be able to transfer or find a new job in the Bay Area. If he would be willing to leave behind friends and family, forego the recreational softball team for which he'd played third base for so many summers, abandon the garden he'd lovingly hewed out of the wilds of the backyard. If we'd had children, the decision would have been even more complicated. What about their schools? Little Susie and Bill would pout for months after we moved because they missed their friends. Grandma and Grandpa would lay the guilt trip on us for taking their grandchildren so far away from them.
I was able to make a major decision based solely on what I wanted to do, and I must be honest; it was exhilarating. With the exception of the job interview I'd flown in for, I'd never even been to San Francisco, but I was thrilled as I packed up and hit the road for a new position in an unfamiliar city.
Ironically, that job turned sour pretty quickly, for reasons that had nothing to do with its location. I stuck it out for a year because that would look better on my resume than a quick departure. Then I left for greener pastures (ok, Chicago) just as easily as I'd headed for San Francisco. And that wasn't my last move, by the way.
Imagine if I'd uprooted a husband, convinced him to go to the Bay Area to start a whole new life there, and then turned around in a year's time and told him that I'd changed my mind. If he had objected to moving yet again – which would have been completely reasonable on his part – I might have been stuck indefinitely in a job I hated. And I would likely have brought that bitterness home from work every day, where it would have affected my marriage.
To a large degree, my decisions to move from place to place were motivated by ambition, which is still considered by some to be an unattractive trait in a woman. I wanted to advance in my career; earn bigger salaries and add more prestigious markets to my resume. Did my goals prevent me from finding the right guy at the right time, and in the right place? It's possible. For instance, I was dating a nice man early in my radio career, after I'd toiled away as an unpaid, overworked intern in a major market and was working full-time as a news director and anchor in a very small town. The job was a stepping stone, but it would have been a dead end if I'd chosen the man over the career since he made it clear that he intended to remain in that small town. Forever. If I'd stayed with him, I would have spent years – maybe even decades – reporting on town council meetings ("the library wants $50 to buy some new books – who wants to make a motion?") and what passed for local crime ("vandals knocked down two more mailboxes last night").
I also would have continued to earn a minuscule salary, become quickly bored with small-town living (I'm a "city gal," as the people there correctly called me) and ultimately, felt trapped in a stagnant situation. Two people with opposite preferences may be attracted to each other, but will they stay together, happily, for very long? I'm too much of a pragmatist to believe that love conquers all. Sometimes love is the thing that gets conquered.
So, yes, career choices can play a significant role in the decision to not get married.
Andrea, for instance, grew up in rural Indiana and went on to spend decades as a high-level corporate executive before embarking upon her second and current career, which is in higher education administration. She worked for large firms in mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and internal auditing. Her climb up the corporate ladder required her to move to various locations in the U.S. and to travel all over the world.
Andrea has had a lot of boyfriends over the years, but ironically, she found that the kind of man who would be compatible with her career would not, in fact, be compatible with her.
"I would not have been able to pick up and move every couple of years, nor would I have been able to probably get as many promotions as I've had or do as much travel as I needed to if I had been married to the kind of person that I've been attracted to over the years," she says. "Because the type of powerful, dynamic man that I'm drawn to – the male version of myself – can't pick up and move across the country every couple of years. A househusband who would follow me around and be supported by somebody like me, I'm not attracted to. And I would have felt very taken advantage of by someone like that."
"I wanted to be one of those women who wore suits and carried a briefcase and worked in a boardroom," Andrea says. "I had absolutely no concept of that, obviously, growing up in the cornfields of central Indiana. I don't know if I saw somebody like that on TV, or in a movie. I just got that picture in my head, and that's what I wanted to be, and that's what I ended up being, for 26 years. And I loved it!"
Maureen Paraventi is a playwright, musician, and singer who has worked as a radio personality, journalist and personal assistant to a movie star. Find out more at www.maureenparaventi.com My book, New Old Maid is available from Chatter House Press and on Amazon.
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Team hopes to use new technology to search for ETs
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Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2008
A Johns Hopkins astronomer is a member of a team briefing fellow scientists about plans to use new technology to take advantage of recent, promising ideas on where to search for possible extraterrestrial intelligence in our galaxy.
Richard Conn Henry, a professor in the Henry A. Rowland Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins' Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, is joining forces with Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute and Steven Kilston of the Henry Foundation Inc., a Silver Spring, Md., think tank, to search a swath of the sky known as the ecliptic plane. They propose to use new Allen Telescope Array, operated as a partnership between the SETI Institute in Mountain View, Calif., and the Radio Astronomy Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley.
Comprising hundreds of specially produced small dishes that marry modern, miniaturized electronics and innovative technologies with computer processing, the ATA provides researchers with the capability to search for possible signals from technologically advanced civilizations elsewhere in our galaxy - if, in fact, such civilizations exist and are transmitting in this direction.
Employing this new equipment in a unique, targeted search for possible civilizations enhances the chances of finding one, in the same way that a search for a needle in a haystack is made easier if one knows at least approximately where the needle was dropped, said Henry, who is speaking about the proposal at the American Astronomical Society annual meeting in St. Louis.
According to the researchers, the critical place to look is in the ecliptic, a great circle around the sky that represents the plane of Earth's orbit. The sun, as viewed from Earth, appears annually to pass along this circle. Any civilization that lies within a fraction of a degree of the ecliptic could annually detect Earth passing in front of the sun. This ecliptic band comprises only about 3 percent of the sky.
"If those civilizations are out there - and we don't know that they are - those that inhabit star systems that lie close to the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun will be the most motivated to send communications signals toward Earth," Henry said, "because those civilizations will surely have detected our annual transit across the face of the sun, telling them that Earth lies in a habitable zone, where liquid water is stable. Through spectroscopic analysis of our atmosphere, they will know that Earth likely bears life.
"Knowing where to look tremendously reduces the amount of radio telescope time we will need to conduct the search," he said.
Most of the 100 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy are located in the galactic plane, forming another great circle around the sky. The two great circles intersect near Taurus and Sagittarius, two constellations opposite each other in the Earth's sky - areas where the search will initially concentrate.
"The crucial implication is that this targeted search in a favored part of the sky -- the ecliptic stripe, if you will - may provide us with significantly better prospects for detecting extraterrestrials than has any previous search effort," Kilston said.
Ray Villard of the Space Telescope Science Institute, who will join the team in its observations, said that in November 2001, STScI publicized Hubble Space Telescope observations of a transiting planet and "it occurred to me that alien civilizations along the ecliptic would likely be doing similar observations to Earth."
"Once they had determined Earth to be habitable, they might initiate sending signals," Villard said.
Shostak of SETI notes that the Allen Telescope Array is ideal for the team's plans to search the entire ecliptic over time, and not just the intersections of the ecliptic and galactic planes.
The team's presentation at the AAS meeting also explores possible scenarios for the appearance of civilizations in our galaxy.
"These models are nothing but pure speculation. But hey ... it is educational to explore possibilities," Henry said. "We have no idea how many - if any - other civilizations there are in our galaxy. One critical factor is how long a civilization - for example, our own - remains in existence. If, as we dearly hope, the answer is many millions of years, then even if civilizations are fairly rare, those in our ecliptic plane will have learned of our existence. They will know that life exists on Earth and they will have the patience to beam easily detectable radio (or optical) signals in our direction, if necessary, for millions of years in the hope, now realized, that a technological civilization will appear on Earth."
Images from the team's presentation are available here: http://henry.pha.jhu.edu/seti.html
Digital photos of Henry are available. Contact Lisa De Nike at 443-287-9960 or Lde@jhu.edu.


A new report titled Driving Outcomes:Typology and Principles to Inform Outcomes-Based Funding Models written by HCM Senior Associate Martha Snyder was released today. The report takes an in-depth look at the evolution of state outcomes-based funding policies and creates a typology for assessing state OBF policies.
To find the full report, as well as other state-specific resources, click here.


Country trio Pistol Annies claimed the No.1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week with their third studio album 'Interstate Gospel'. The album follows the trio's previous releases, 'Annie Up' (2013) and 'Hell On Heels' (2011), and is streaming now on all major platforms.
The all-female band, comprised of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley, celebrated the RCA Records Nashville release with multiple high-profile TV appearances, including performances on 'Good Morning America' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.
The platinum-selling group also brought their unique live show coast to coast for three sold-out concerts in Nashville, New York City and Los Angeles.
Lambert, Monroe and Presley collaborated to write the entire 14-track album, with the exception of the final track, 'This Too Shall Pass,' which was co-written by Monroe and Presley.
"We've grown a lot as artists and humans in the past five years," Pistol Annies said of the album. "This album is more mature than our last ones, but still fun. The best way to describe Interstate Gospel is that it sounds like three women came unleashed and told a bunch of truth. We didn't hold back and we're proud of it. Our hope is that when people listen, they feel some of the same magic that we felt when we were writing these songs."
This Wednesday, November 14, Pistol Annies are scheduled to perform at The 52nd Annual CMA Awards where Lambert is nominated for a number of trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year. The show will air live from Nashville at 8 pm EST/7pm CST on ABC.


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EU Spokesperson: We look forward to WYF recommendations on climate change
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 04:09 GMT
Spokesperson for the European Union for the Middle East and North Africa Luis Miguel Bueno said that the World Youth Forum in its fourth edition, is a rare opportunity to enhance the role of young people in society.
Egypt's FM showcases aspired areas of cooperation with EU
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 11:43 GMT
The minister participated Monday in the sixth Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfC) and the third European Union-Southern Neighborhood Ministerial Meeting.
Egypt to participate in Union for the Mediterranean, EU meetings
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry headed to Spain's Barcelona on Sunday.
Deputy head of Libyan Presidential Council discusses elections, illegal immigration with EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement
Mussa al-Koni, the vice-president of the Libyan Presidential Council, discussed mechanisms to combat illegal immigration, corss-border crimes, and terrorism with European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi on Tuesday.
EU, Egypt committed to enhancing political dialogue, cooperation: Spox
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 - 03:00 GMT
European Union Spokesman in the Middle East and North Africa Luis Miguel Bueno said on Friday that Egypt is an important partner to the EU.
Egypt stresses peace, development in EU-AU ministerial meeting
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 - 12:22 GMT
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Hamdy Loza attended Tuesday the second meeting of the foreign ministers of the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) member states.
EU one of most important development partners of Egypt: Irrigation Min.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 01:18 GMT
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aati on Tuesday said that the European Union (EU) is one of the most important development partners of Egypt.
EU has been financing projects in Egypt at 500 million euros: MENA
Head of the Cooperation Sector at the European Union Commission in Cairo Minister Plenipotentiary Ibrahim el-Afia asserted the European Union (EU) has been financing projects in Egypt at a total value of 500 million euros during the period between 2017 and 2021 in several sectors as part of their joint partnership.
Egypt's FM delivers message from President Sisi to European Council president
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 - 01:13 GMT
They also discussed other matters.
Luxembourg FM: Egypt will respond seriously to any shortage in water level
Luxembourg's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean Alsborn said that the Renaissance Dam issue is complicated, stressing that Egypt will respond decisively to any shortage in the water level.
Egypt's FM discusses security, economic matters with Belgium counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Tuesday with his Belgium counterpart Sophie Wilmes.
Egypt's FM Shoukry discuss protection of migrants, refugees with EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 - 02:30 GMT
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meet, Monday with the European Union's Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Ylva Johansson in Brussels.
Egypt's FM Shoukry, EU counterparts discuss GERD, bilateral relations in Brussels
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed, Monday several issues of mutual concern with his European Union counterparts during a working breakfast in Brussels.
Egypt's FM heads to Brussels to deliver message from President Sisi to EU council pres.
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 - 09:36 GMT
The minister will also hold meetings with the foreign ministers of EU countries and senior officials at the European Commission.
Egypt's Alexandria celebrates its multicultural past on July 7
The celebration is an affirmation of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's role as the gateway of the world to Egypt and Egypt's gateway to the world.
Egypt's planning minister meets with EU ambassador to discuss enhancing joint relations
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 12:31 GMT
El-Said said that the key feature in Egypt's investment plan for the current fiscal year is increasing investments in human capital especially in education and health, and other logistical sectors
Egypt's food exports to European Union in 3 months hit $152M
The monthly report issued by the council indicated that about 10 countries accounted for 93 percent of the sector's total exports to the European Union during the first quarter of 2021, with a value of $141 million.
Egyptian president meets with chair of EU Council discussing African, Middle Eastern Affairs
Tue, 18 May 2021 - 10:57 GMT
The Egyptian and Portuguese chiefs of state also conferred over bilateral cooperation in the sectors of tourism and trade.
ARCHiNOS Architecture announces launch of interactive virtual experience "Alive in the City of the Dead in Cairo" on April 18
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 02:55 GMT
This website focuses on an area exceptionally rich in tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the area known as the "Desert of the Mamluks" which contains Muslim cemeteries built since the Middle Ages.
EU-Africa Green Talk tackles water sustainability, clean oceans
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 01:03 GMT
The webinar tackled the effects of climate change on water resources and the green transition.
Egypt discusses possibility of issuing Egyptian bonds in Japan for 1st time
Egypt aims to reduce debt ratio within 3 years
EDA authorizes Evusheld long-acting antibody combination for emergency use for pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19
EGX launches 2nd edition of "Stock Exchange for Development" conference
Egypt's megastar Yousra TV program 'Kalam An El Hob" to be aired on MBC1 starting January 31


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If the Power point have 30 slides and i`m at 21 , the app have to send 21 to the serial port ...
The problem is that i dont know how to check the curent slide from C# .
The Serial Port comunication is done .
Can some one tell me what function i have to use to make my c# app check the current .ppt slide ?Or in what library i have to search .....

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Official statistics reveal that planning applications across the whole of England were down by 4% in the final quarter of 2018, compared to the number received in the same quarter the previous year. 88,600 of the total 107,800 applications have been granted – including 11,900 residential applications, 1,600 for major developments and 10,300 for minor ones. Gov.UK.
The Persimmon Group has announced changes to its standard contracts of sale to allow homebuyers to retain 1.5% of the home's total value pending the identification and rectification of any building faults found at the point of sale. This amounts to around £3,600 on the current average price of its homes. Property Industry Eye.
A mechanics lien may be an effective way of securing payment on construction projects, explains Building Design and Construction magazine. The lien attaches to the building – rather than its owner – and may prove a way of bringing the two sides together in the event of a dispute. Building Design and Construction.
The Home Builders Federation's annual policy conference takes place tomorrow (Tuesday the 26th of March) with keynote speakers from the great and good, including James Brokenshire, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Christine Whitehead, professor of housing at the LSE, and McCarthy & Stone's CEO, John Tonkiss. Housebuilder.
An SME housebuilding company has branded government plans to abandon the current Help to Buy scheme by 2023 as devastating for future housing supply prospects unless some transitional or provisional measures are put in its place. Building.
In a multi-agency invitation, government departments have called for applications to manage a project designed to attract, recruit, train and retain a highly-skilled construction workforce to operate within the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP). The deadline for applications is the 24th of June. Gov.UK.
Returns to investors and an increasing incidence of bad loans are driving down average net returns to peer to peer investors, warns an article in the Financial Times, asserting that the whole peer to peer industry is facing very stormy weather ahead and increasingly stringent scrutiny and control by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Financial Times.
Transport for London (TfL) has forecast as much as £600 million in lost revenue because of indefinite delays in completion of the £17.6 billion Crossrail project. The losses are blamed primarily on the late opening of the central section of the line. Building.
Eager to encourage the rehabilitation of offenders, police in Nottinghamshire have donated hand tools to HMP Nottingham. Used in construction courses attended by inmates, the tools are helping in the transformation of prisoners' lives and contributing to them developing useful skills while incarcerated. Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser.
Miller Homes – a housebuilder operating throughout England and Scotland – has posted results for 2018 that saw a 14% increase in the number of completions and a 15% increase in its profits over the previous year. The average selling price of one of its homes – at £249,000 – has also risen by 4%. Housebuilder.
A government-backed Social Sector (Building Safety) Engagement Best Practice Group has been launched to encourage social housing tenants and the landlords to explore ways together of improving building and fire safety issues. Eight major social landlords have so far agreed to participate. Inside Housing.
Despite a continued struggle against the fallout from Brexit, which saw turnover for the Wates Group fall by some £1.6 billion, the company remains upbeat about a 1% increase in pre-tax profits, with 7,000 new homes under construction in 2018, and a record order book for the coming year. City AM.
Brentwood Borough Council has announced a partnership with construction firm Morgan Sindall in a £1 billion 50:50 joint venture intended to create new housing, leisure facilities and commercial space throughout the Essex town. The joint venture could last for as long as 30 years. Inside Housing.


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Shattered Love: A Memoir (Hardcover)
By Richard Chamberlain
In Shattered Love, Richard Chamberlain poignantly recounts his lifelong struggle to find happiness. Tracing a fascinating path over his meteoric rise to success, he chronicles his struggle to come to terms with his own imperfections, his growing desire to be honest about his sexual orientation, and his yearning to live with an open heart. And along the way he imparts the lessons he has learned about overcoming our own self–imposed obstacles to happiness.
Richard Chamberlain has starred in such classics as Dr. Kildare, The Thorn Birds, and Shogun and has received rave reviews for his theatrical turns in Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac, and My Fair Lady, as well as numerous other plays and films. Chamberlain lives in Hawaii, where he continues to act and pursue his passion for painting.
Publisher: HarperEntertainment
Publication Date: June 3rd, 2003
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Hi all ... I'm new here, and new to CPAP; I've had my machine for just over a week now, and while I have taken to the mask like a duck to water, and I'm managing to sleep with it no problem, my AHI scores are really high still. I'm doing another sleep study on Sunday, and am hoping to see my doctor again at the end of the month, but I'm curious whether this is typical of what happens for new users.
I started with a DreamWear Nasal Mask, but I switched to a full mask because I think my mouth was opening a lot.
I'm going to be travelling a lot starting in June, and I'm kind of desperate to find out how I can get this under control before I hit the road.
Allan, it sounds like you are comfortable with the therapy interface but you are experiencing complex or central apnea. This may or may not clear up, and you should know that if your AHI remains high due to primarily central apnea, the best treatment for that is an adaptive servo ventilator like the Resmed Aircurve 10 ASV.
You can share your results on the forum by using the free #Sleephead software and using the Organize Charts tutorial in my signature. Either the centrals will clear up or they won't and we can't promise anything, but can guide you to the appropriate therapy solution, and perhaps optimize things in the meantime. You are certainly not alone, and we have many members using ASV or on the path to get one. If you search through the threads look for complex and central apnea, or ASV and you will find many others in your situation. For those that do move on to ASV, the therapy results in near-zero events and resolved a lifetime of sleep problems and fatigue.
You can post your charts, and it might be interesting to look at your diagnostic sleep study. It would be interesting to see if central apnea was present in your study, or if this is a CPAP emergent problem. As far as general guidelines, most people with this problem do best with low fixed pressure and no EPR.
I don't have the reports from my diagnostic sleep study. I'm going to ask the patient co-ordinator if I can get a copy. In reviewing the report, my doctor didn't say anything about CSA ... he seemed to be focused on my OSA, which he rated "severe".
I've been wondering about complex sleep apnea, and the possible need for an ASV. I'm hoping the next sleep study will be more revealing.
FWIW, I've attached a SleepyHead chart from the other night. I think I might have gone to the washroom and in my sleepy daze, forgot to put my mask back on again for an hour - hence the gap between about 2:20 and 3:20.
Wow, this is all showing up as obstructive! I was thinking more CA from your description. I think you can do two things. First, get a soft cervical collar 2-1/2 to 3 inches tall with a comfortable fit to prevent chin tucking and keep your airway aligned. Second, Try turning off EPR and see if that makes a difference. You need to understand that in using EPR, you are reducing the exhale (EPAP) pressure. This is what controls obstructive apnea, and it is possible that the EPR is aggravating any central apnea issues that exist. Finally, if that doesn't help, get back on Autoset Standard mode at 9.0 to 16.0 pressure, and lets see if that can improve the obstruction.
It's possible that the OA is a CA event and that you are unable to exhale against the pressure, but at this point, I think from the one chart we have, your problem is obstruction, possibly caused by a positional airway alignment problem, with some CA events from the new introduction of CPAP and EPR. This will sort out soon, but I think if you can get a soft cervical collar you will see a big difference from that.
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My doctor just changed my pressure to 9 the other day, with an EPR of 2. He wanted to give it a week and see how that looked. I think I'll stick with that for the time being, after the one week's worth of data has been sent to him for review , I will try what you suggest. (I don't want to p*** him off by Fiddling with my prescription this early in our relationship!). Certainly I can try out the cervical collar. Also, it's possible that my settings will be adjusted as a result of this Sunday's sleep study. I'll be curious to see if they do what you are suggesting.
I really hope the solution is this simple. I really don't want to have to buy an ASV machine. They're hugely expensive. Also, in my enthusiasm to embrace CPAP, I got an AirMini for travelling. It would be a real drag if that machine was of no use.
The clusters of OA could be a positional issue that resolve for the most part with the soft cervical collar. It is a worthwhile first step that is inexpensive and won't interfere with your doctor's directions.
Do you think a cervical pillow would do the same thing as a cervical collar?
Welcome to the forum allanri.
I am sure you will find excellent guidance on the forum. It has been a game changer for me.
Allan, it only works if you cannot tuck your chin into your chest. Any padding that does that will most likely work, but I have seen mixed results with ergonomic pillows as people tend to move as they sleep. The soft collars also come up under the jaw and help with mask leaks and actually may help keep the jaw forward which will help with obstruction. I know many members have used a collar successfully, and I have heard of a few using a neck roll. YMMV. If it was me, I would find a comfortable fitting collar. One brand I have heard mentioned more than once is the Caldera Releaf Neck Rest. Nine Max has a shorter profile and longer length for larger necks like mine.
Thanks! I'm already seeing how helpful it will be!


The Placepot is a very popular bet for many a punter as you can win big for sometimes a very small outlay, at least 1 placepot every day usually pays £100+, and quite often they pay £500+.There are also times where they pay over £1,000 and on the rare occasion the placepot has been known to pay over £10,000, all placepot dividends are calculated to a £1 stakeBig recent Placepot returns - 1st January - Musselburgh - £103.80 with 5 favourites placed1st January - Fakenham - £657.50 with 2 favourites placed2nd January - Lingfield - £1,063.50 with 3 favourites placed2nd January - Wolverhampton - £150.40 with 5 favourites placed2nd January - Kempton - £332.00 with 3 favourites placed3rd January - Wolverhampton - £712.50 with 3 favourites placed.The Cheltenham Festival will often have very big placepot dividends. The Placepot is a bet where you have to pick a placed horse in the first 6 races at any meeting, the selections must be at the same meeting, although on occasions races 2-7 are used if the first race is a specialised race like a charity race, the racecard for that days meeting will tell you if it is.Sometimes you might have to pick the winner of the race depending on how many horses actually start the race.If there are 2, 3 or 4 runners then you have to pick the winner.If there are 5, 6 or 7 runners then either first or second need to be selected.If there are 8 or more runners then it's the first, second and third that you need to concentrate on, unless the race is a handicap with 16 or more runners where the first, second, third and fourth will do.
The more favourites that are placed, the less the placepot pays so please bear this is mind when looking at your selections, although on some rare occasions a placepot has paid in excess of £50 with all 6 favourites placed but they are very rare.Usually if all 6 favourites are placed the dividend will almost always pay less than £20 and in most cases it pays less than £10.
If you are placing the placepot online and a horse is a non runner then it will automatically erase that horse from the race but when placing in a bookies you can actually still pick a non runner, although some staff will inform you that you have picked a non runner and if you want to you can change your selection.If you are unlucky and your chosen horse becomes a non runner after your bet has been placed then you will always revert to the SP favourite in the race, if there are more than 1 favourite (Joint Fav's or Co Fav's) then you will have the horse with the lowest racecard number (The horse nearest to the top of the weights), so if you have a non runner and horses 3, 5 & 8 are all co fav's in the race then you will have number 3 running as your selection.The same thing happens as above if you decide to choose the unnamed favourite as your selection in the race.
Through my own experience quite a lot of horses with good course experience or good runs over that race distance quite often fill the placed positions, so you should always look at those horses, although on some occasions you might get a complete outsider winning the race.Another thing to look at when choosing your horses are trainers that have hit a bit of form, and quite often trainers with more than 1 entry in the race are likely contenders to grab a place.Horses that are well handicapped or trying a new trip for the first time can also be positive horses to pick for the places.
As i said earlier, all placepots are declared to a £1 unit stake and i know a lot of people who just pick 1 horse in each race and do the bet for £1, but like me i know others who do perm bets, where you pick more than 1 horse in certain races.A perm can cost you a lot of money, but also increases your chances of winning and more often than not you get a better run for your money, imagine having 1 horse in every race and noticing that the first 4 races all had about 14 runners in them, the chances of getting through to race 5 are very slim but if you had 2 horses in each race then your chances or greatly increased.Some people i know pick every horse in a race where you have to select the winner only, these are races with 2, 3 or 4 runners, if you imagine that the first race at the meeting is a 4 runner race and you have selected all 4 horses, thus meaning you are guaranteed to get through this race, realistically you want the 3rd fav or outsider of the field to win to increase the chances of a greater payout.In more that 50% of meetings, the favourite in the first race has the most money on it and if it were a 4 horse race then it's very possible that the favourite could have 50% of the total amount riding on it, if that horse loses then the pool has lost half of it's pot after only 1 race.When i do placepot perms, i would normally pick the fav and 2nd fav if there are 3 or 4 runners in the race, if the race has 5, 6 or 7 runners and the fav is very short i would normally put that horse as a banker thinking it's unlikely to finish outside the first 2, the same with a race with between 8 & 10 runners.Race with more than 10 runners will normally always get 2 selections in them, on some occasions they would get 3 and any handicap with 16 or more runners will always get 3 selections and on some occasions depending on the amount of runners 4 selections will be used.Meetings like Royal Ascot & The Cheltenham Festival i would normally only have 1 banker per day and at least 2 horses in every other race, although some races would have 3 or even 4 selections them, especially the big handicaps as they normally have a lot of runners with plenty of fancied horses.An example of this would be 2012's 2nd day of the Festival (Wednesday)Race 1 = Non Handicap chase with about 20 runners = 3 placesRace 2 = Novices Hurdle with at least 12 runners = 3 placesRace 3 = Novices Chase with at least 12 runners = 3 placesRace 4 = Non Handicap Chase with about 10 runners = 3 placesRace 5 = Handicap Hurdle with about 24 runners = 4 placesRace 6 = Handicap Hurdle with about 24 runners = 4 placesFor this meeting i would have picked 3 horses for the first race, 2 for race 2, 2 for race 3, a banker for race 4, 3 for race 5 and 3 for race 6, this would mean a total of 108 bets and would work out as follows3 x 2 x 2 x 1 x 3 x 3 = 108 bets, and i would have used 20p unit stakes, so my total stake would have been £21.60, at first glance you might think that's a massive amount of money for 1 bet, but it's not 1 bet, it's 108 separate bets.
2 in the first race, 1 in the second race, 1 on the third race, 1 in the 4th race, 2 in the 5th race and all 3 placed in race 6, then i would have had 12 winning lines, like this - 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 3, that works out as 12 winning bets and as my unit stake was 20p, this means i have 12 winning lines @ 20p = £2.40 worth of winning bets and as the payout is declared for £1 stake it's quite easy to work out your winnings.If the placepot paid £140 and i had it for £2.40 then my returns would be £140 for each £1, so that's £280 plus 40p worth of £140 which equals £56, so in total my returns would have been £336 from my winning bet.
i enjoy placepots and use the totesport live totepools info to get my live updates on number of tickets left and pool value... good luck all with your placepots for 2013!
Ive long since given up on placepots but that says more about me than the bet itself. The 28 deduction does put me off a bit as well but there is no doubt that the dividends can be massive when you get 2 or 3 strange results in 1 meeting sometimes even just 1 result can do it if its a real shocker. I think the reason these dividends seem to increase exponentially is that the people who have got through 1 very difficult race will in the main have fairly random selections in subsequent races. As a failed placepotter my advice probably isnt worth much but I would say look out for meetings particularly evening ones in the summer where the ground changes during the day and there are loads of non-runners. The favourites will have far too many units on them in these races and if you can get 1 or 2 beaten youre on your way.
Bingboy put over about massive payouts Friday meeting at Cheltenham paid out over £44000 as there was no favourite involved to get this up like some players have to get a pay out what I call a scatter gun bet must of been played with several selections. I think the percentage that Betfred take out is out of order and a smaller percentage would of been fairer as this deduction would of scared off many players as the payout would be a lot smaller than what we would be thinking of receiving.Good points about the placepot bet which I do most Saturdays. Had some very nice returns from playing placepots.


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The latest contribution of work from Super Snake, Leap of Love, is a hallucination of epic proportions aimed in curating what is most notably a journey into the darkest part of the mind. A wormhole of epicness blended with the grimmest of rhythms.
Leap of Love plays quite simple at first listen with a rather fluid like construction. What seems like a peaceful ride on a small wake soon bursts open into thunderous breaks of hallucinated ridden blues. A kind of bellowing blues only the devil in the bayou could ever appreciate.
Now mix that notion in with some of the grooviest rock n' roll riffs you've heard in quite some time and a healthy layer of acid trippin' shoegaze and shit, you have quite the fucking sound.
The guitars work in perfect tandem to pull off this Black Sabbath meets My Bloody Valentine sound. Pete August (rhythm) combines the use of his detailed board (more on that subject with our interview) in generating a tormenting wall of noise for Joe Laga to place his signature leads all over.
Leap of Love pulls you in and out of reality like waves do when they clash on and off the rocks of a coastline. Often times there are moments when you feel as if you have been sucked into this hallowing abyss of self hysteria that it makes you question the environment you're in.
Now, that very well could just be the acid trip's point of view but let's digress from that notion and continue forth on this haunting journey of love and evil.
Actually, let's talk about one of my favorite aspects about this album; the songwriting. Jerry Jones (Trophy Scars) matches his voice on Leap of Love with varying degrees of timber. Neither scratchy or harsh, rather, drifting and lingering throughout those shoegaze moments and then growling in nature during the tumultuous parts. Overall, Jerry's singing is quite proper in complementing this hallucinatory jaunting record as he combines his natural projection in conjunction with an effects processor (Boss VE – 8 for example) to create a unique style of singing that matches the music. It is important to understand that the effects that are used to modulate his voice are neither unnecessary or over produced. Rather, the dynamics being used accompany the the complexity of this composition.
The layout of the record is something you would expect from the singer of Trophy Scars to be in. However, don't let that statement fool you as I'm sure any fan of Jerry's songwriting know's that his work is often etched in such an ambiguous manner that presents both awe and mystery to the listener. Each song is eloquently written in terms of both lyricism and music writing. To have one without the other would absolutely ruin a record of this caliber so it's great to hear that isn't a problem.
With everything in mind,and without any bias you may argue, this record is a phenomenal representation of taking forgotten elements from longstanding genres and cultivating it into something refreshing and unique. Doom, sludge, blues, and that old time rock n' roll are all intrinsic within many of these pieces. As odd as a mix as that sounds, I can assure the listener that these fine young gents found just the way to pull it off without adding too much saturation or production behind it.
Tone is of the utmost importance with this intoxicating endeavor of music. What better way than by having Kevin Antreassian (Dillinger Escape Plan) under the helm of recording this production. We've talked extensively about Backroom Studios over the past few months in regards to the recent works of bands like Wastelands or On Sight. Kevin is the head engineer over at Backroom and as such he is able to provide a promising standard of production behind Super Snake's sophomore release.
Leap of Love has been out since Valentine's day and is available on nearly every major format of distribution. From how I've been listening to this lately, I'm pretty sure this one will be actively rotating throughout the library in the coming months. This is because Super Snake is able to produce records for listeners that love to find new meaning and understanding within music. To discover something through engaged listening over time is a feeling reflective of happiness and the wonder of awe. Highly recommend that the listener listen to this record from start to finish in order to grasp the emotional and contextual underlinings of the record.
Jesus Christ, there is just so much to take in from this one. From the enticing guitar work to the groovy coalition that is the drum and bass of this band and to the mesmerizing imagery that is held here, only those who crave a feeling of fulfillment will ever truly appreciate this album.
Interview with Rhythm Guitarist, Peter August
HEAD WALK: Leap of Love is full of distinctive styles, tone, and modulating effects throughout the record. What gear are you personally running through your rig and more importantly, what's the pedalboard situation like?
Pete August: A LOT of gear. Current setup is a Splawn Quickrod 100 through a Bogner Uberschall 4×12 and a Framus Cobra 4×12. Mostly playing a 72 Tele Deluxe with a Gibson burstbucker in it.
We recently just got an endorsement with Rougarou Pedals out of Louisiana, so that is awesome. My pedalboard is a bit of a mess but here's what I remember on it:
Boss tuner, Frantone "the sweet" Fuzz, Boss HM2, MXR EQ, Boss Bass Octave, tc electronics "transition" delay, Rougarou "banshee" reverb, this shitty Livewire reverb pedal from the 80's that sounds horrible, but I love it, two line 6 dl4's (because 1 isn't enough), and a Digitech whammy from the 90's.
HW: Influences can answer a lot when asking what inspired someone to write the music they did. Were there any records that you or the band had been listening to while writing the Leap of Love?
PA: We wanted to make a record that incorporates everything we love but is still listenable. Keep in mind we love a ton of stuff. The hardest part for us was making all of our influences work together so I'll answer this question in two parts:
1. Stuff we always listen to: Black Sabbath, Mr. Bungle, QOTSA/Kyuss, Sonic Youth, & The Jesus and Mary Chain.
2. Stuff I had been listening to around the time we wrote this: Allah Las, Tame Impala, had been on a healthy Sleep and Fugazi kick at the time, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, & even Orchid (the stoner band not the screams band).
HW: One of the greatest feelings that any musician could ever feel is when they finally get to showcase the music they've been working on for a live crowd. The Leap of Love release show was one hell of a time and I would like to know how that evening was for you?
PA: For me it was hectic, but worth it. I work doing sound at the venue (Mexicali Live) we through the show at. My mom came to the show and was her first time ever seeing me play, which was it's very own special kind of anxiety. I wanted it to go off without a hitch and I'm a particular kind of guy. Luckily, it wound up going off without a hitch. The room was packed, all the opener bands were awesome, and we played our set tight. From what I could tell it sounded beastly. The album has been selling really well and I haven't found any negative reviews online. Been more press than I'm used to for an album we put out via DIY, but that's a good thing right?
HW: Shit, that's more than any band could ever ask for. So what can we expect from the Super Snake camp in the future?
PA: We're working on some tours for late spring. Hopefully Europe in the fall. We're halfway into writing our next album and it's starting to take a really cool vibe. We wanna focus on playing more out of state stuff, so bookers hit me up!
HW: Last words and final thoughts?
PA: Working my ass off everywhere. Garrett got a stick up his ass to start writing another Banner record, Nick Lang got a stick up his ass to start writing a new Choke record, and I have a stick up my ass to write an even cooler Super Snake record. So long story short a bunch of people got sticks up their asses and I'm gunna have a busy summer.
Below is a collection of shots taken by the ever talented Nicole Spangenburg from the Leap of Love release show at Mexicali Live last month. All rights are reserved under her name. Enjoy kiddos!
Leap of Love by Super Snake