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I am 40 and I struggle with Depression
Another day, another memory I discover I don't have.
In many ways, this is normal and expected. I often learn about things I said or did, things that happened, events I attended, people I've met, emails I've sent, places I've been, etc., etc., etc. that my brain no longer has access to. I'm used to saying, "Sorry, I just don't remember." But this one is also different. This is more unsettling than usual. This is humiliating, and damaging, and I don't know how far the consequences go.
I suffer from major depressive disorder. I am 40 years old, and have been struggling with depression since I was 10. Throughout these 30 years, I've had ups and downs. Right now is a big down. I've been languishing here for 4-ish years, and I am barely surviving. I live in filth. I (try to) shower once a week. I don't generally get out of bed unless I have a commitment to other people. I have been carrying an oppressive weight for 30 years, and I am simply exhausted.
I've tried everything – medication, therapy, exercise, illegal drugs, support groups, self-help, spirituality – and I'm still sick. Most recently, I tried electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), which often works for treatment-resistant depression. I spoke with a few people who have done ECT. They said it saved their lives. One person said that the memory loss, a common side effect, was difficult to manage, and made her unable to work. But the memory loss was temporary, only affected short-term memories, and lasted a few months at most. Compared to 30 years of suffering, was there even a question?
ECT was going to save my life.
I'd tell you about the treatment, but honestly… I don't really remember much. I know that I did it. I know that I had about 15-18 treatments. I know that my friends really stepped up to the plate, picking me up from the hospital and baby-sitting me after each treatment, staying with me until I was alert enough to safely get home on my own. I know that my coworkers still have to remind me about things I should know.
But I also know that I had to be hospitalized for several weeks. I know that my family, my ex-husband, and several close friends established Team Meredith – a group text that they reach out to when any one of them discovers I'm in danger. I know that my brother has spoken at length with my psychiatrist. I know that several members of Team Meredith had to speak with my boss. I know that I really scared a lot of people that I love.
The thing about memory loss is that you don't know what you don't know. I'm no longer surprised when I find out a friend got married, and I actually attended their wedding. Or you visited me when I was in the hospital. Or a celebrity I love died years ago. For the most part, I'm able to find a thread of these memories in my brain, and pull on it until more of the memory comes out. My texts, emails, chats, Facebook posts, and all other manner of e-captured history also help a lot.
But there are some memories that are completely gone, which is really distressing. Apparently I took a full month off of work to go to rehab in Pennsylvania last December. It's in my calendar, in my texts and emails, and a lot of people have confirmed the story. But I remember nothing. Even looking at the website of the facility that I went to (and left 4 days later, against medical advice) fails to jog any memories. That was kind of a big thing, no? How can it just be gone?
And just yesterday, I learned about another situation that is nowhere to be found in my head. Another big one. Listening to my coworker tell me about the series of events that preceded my hospitalization – the way I treated people, the things I said and did, the people I threatened, the outrageous things I seemed to believe – I am horrified. And humiliated. And one idea is dominating my thoughts, becoming harder and harder to dismiss.
It was not depression; it was psychosis.
Psychosis can also cause memory loss. The different nature of this memory loss – the fact that I have absolutely zero recollection of a string of events that spanned weeks, and resulted in people having to intervene to get me into an inpatient facility – is challenging my understanding of my own mental illness.
So where does this leave me? I have some major damage control to do at work. I have to rebuild my colleagues' faith in me from below ground-level. I have people to whom I owe apologies, but I am miles away from being able to issue these apologies with any semblance of composure. I have an explanation as to why my colleagues seem not to like or trust me. I have confirmation that their coldness towards me is not just in my head.
I have more reasons to hate myself.
Meredith is a public health professional, sexual health and rights advocate, social justice activist, and birth mother. She feels best when she is making a difference in the world, and she knows how and when to ask for help. She is blessed with a fiercely supportive network of friends and family. She is loved.
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For all parents with a sick child, their greatest concern is battling the illness. But what if the treatment prescribed could cause harm? Four-fifths of drugs on the market today have been tested for safety and effectiveness on adults only, but many are given routinely to children.
Now pediatricians around the world are calling for change. "It's becoming increasingly obvious that using data from adult drug trials is not necessarily good for children," says Patrina Caldwell, a pediatric registrar at the Children's Hospital in Westmead. "Drugs can have different side effects on children, and a drug that works in an adult simply might not work in a child."
A doctor faced with a sick young patient often has two options: to give a smaller dose of a drug licensed for use only on adults or not to give the drug at all. In some cases, manufacturers or doctors' groups have recommended dose schedules for children, but in others they haven't. Then it's a case of relying on their own experience and that of others.
For some life-threatening conditions, this strategy could be acceptable, says Caldwell. But not when it comes to common disorders and widely used drugs.
In January, the US Government identified 12 of these drugs and decided they must now be tested in children. The list surprised Caldwell.
"These are drugs used for children in Australia all the time. It astounded me that some of those have not had decent studies done to make sure they're absolutely safe. We think they are, but we've never done the hard tests," she says.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration says the Federal Government doesn't have a policy on testing, but usually follows international guidelines on the type of testing required. Most of the drugs that are prescribed for children have never been tested on children.
Presuming a drug is safe because no ill effects have been noticed in adults is a mistake doctors have made before. Hundreds of children died before researchers established that giving aspirin to a child with chickenpox or flu could cause a deadly brain-swelling disorder called Reye's syndrome.
The use of aspirin in children under 16 is now closely controlled. Clinical trials could have identified the risk sooner, advocates say.
But not all physicians are convinced. Jane Orient, executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, believes careful surveillance of child patients once a drug hits the market is preferable to asking children to bear the potential risk of trials.
Some critics point to high-profile cases of sick children suffering as a direct result of treatment tests.
In January, for example, dozens of trials involving gene therapy were halted after a second child in a pioneering French study developed leukaemia following the treatment. The therapy was designed to treat severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (X-SCID), also known as "bubble boy disease" (a disorder that forbids the child from leading even an approximation of a normal life).
While a tragedy for the families involved, cases of medical trials causing harm are few and far between and are restricted to highly experimental treatments for the most serious diseases.
For much less serious problems, if a child is going to receive an untested treatment, better that they take it as part of a trial, says Noel Cranswick, a pediatric pharmacologist at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. "There have been concerns in the past about the ethics of doing studies in children, but the alternative is to give the drugs anyway and at the end it's not clear if you've done harm or good. At least at the end of a study you'll know if the children really benefited from the drug."
Pharmaceutical companies oppose the calls for new tests, citing the expense of conducting large trials on children. Those who take part in the thousands of clinical trials in Australia each year are paid expenses only, but in the US many receive an incentive payment - a highly contentious issue among pediatricians.
Paying a parent who must give consent for their child to take part is ethically dubious, says Caldwell. And the children themselves may be swayed by the promise of a little cash.
"To a child, a $10 payment might seem like a lot of money, but the implications of taking part in the trial might be less clear," she says.
Even with financial incentives, recruiting children to take part in medical trials is difficult, as the drug companies themselves point out. "People are frightened of them. Sometimes because they think their child will be given the dummy drug, but that's not necessarily the case," Caldwell says. Any parent considering allowing their child to take part in a trial should know that, in Australia at least, they are never enrolled unless it is believed the trial could do them some good, Cranswick says.
Fully explaining the potential risks and benefits to parents and the careful monitoring that is part and parcel of every medical trial does help to convince some.
When Nabil and Michelle Fanous were asked if they wanted to enlist their sick daughter, Kara, in a Sydney trial of a drug designed to prevent some of the tissue damage caused by chemotherapy, they were "all over the place", Nabil says. "We didn't have a clue about the drug; we were still in shock. But when the pros let us know what normally happens when a child is on chemotherapy, and the hope about what this drug could do, we decided we didn't have anything to lose."
Knowing that the trial was conducted under strict guidelines, with additional advice from experts in other countries, provided essential reassurance, he says.
In testing a new drug, pediatricians are acutely aware that children are not small adults, says Cranswick. A child's immune system and liver are still developing and problems are occasionally found with some new drugs that have breezed through safety testing in adults.
In a bid to encourage companies to conduct more child trials on new drugs, the US Government has offered a six-month patent extension. But this policy hasn't been as effective as many had hoped. A survey conducted one year on found that only very expensive drugs used commonly - the drugs likely to provide a significant financial return from a patent extension - were being tested.
The new US trial-wanted list includes drugs such as azithromycin, an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infection, and lithium, used to treat bipolar disorder.
Since the patents on the drugs on the list have expired, there is no incentive for a pharmaceutical company to conduct the tests itself; instead, the government has accepted that it must foot the bill.
Encouraging parents to allow their children to take part in these trials, which might require blood tests on relatively healthy children, will be difficult, pediatricians accept.
But they stress that aspirin isn't the only widely used drug to have been linked to unforeseen side effects in children. Tetracyline, a popular antibiotic, has no effect on adult's teeth, but it can discolour and deform children's developing teeth.
Suzanne, the mother of a toddler with a kidney disorder usually treated in part with antibiotics, volunteered to take part in a Sydney trial to discover whether those antibiotics do make a difference.
"We saw how hard it was for our son being in hospital at such a young age. If trials can benefit children we should join forces and work together to make it possible," she says.
The US government is now trying to push through a bill requiring every new drug that could be prescribed for children to be tested on them. Europe is following suit, with similar legislation likely to come into force in 2005.
Australia's drug market is too small to influence global pharmaceutical companies, says Cranswick. But child trials in Australia are on the increase and both he and Caldwell say that's good news for patients, and their families.
Caldwell points to the devastating delay in identifying a link between aspirin and Reye's syndrome. Stringent trials of other commonly used drugs, as well as new treatments, are vital, she says.
"Otherwise, we're going to find out years down the track that things we're using on children now, based on adult data, are going to be dangerous."
Australian Paediatric Pharmacology Research Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne


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Crow is a singularly effective piece of historical fiction. It both captures and transcends the time and place it describes, and I think structure and pacing are key to its effectiveness.
It begins with a portent - "The buzzard knew." From there, though, it moves on to paint an episodic, leisurely portrait of a way of life that seems idyllic compared to what is to come. Moses's concerns, for the most part, are the concerns of any sixth grade boy: will he get a bicycle? Will he lose his best friend? Who's hiding the treasures near the swimming hole? As Wright takes her time setting the scene, the reader gets a vivid sense of place and of character.
Throughout the first half of the book, though, there is a trickle of race-related trouble - the slogan contest, the accidentally stolen bicycle - which gradually builds, becoming a deluge at the rally in Fayetteville. From there, the pace picks up and we are rushed from one horrific event to the next, culminating in the destruction of everything Moses and his family value. This second half would not be nearly as effective without the hopefulness of the beginning chapters, and the transition between the two is accomplished seamlessly.
I'm not sure where structure fits within the Newbery criteria, because I don't think it's plot, exactly. It's some gray area between plot and style, and possibly presentation of information. I do feel confident in saying, though, that Crow features distinguished characters and settings, and those are key to its emotional impact. The destruction of black Wilmington means something to us because Wright has shown us exactly what is being lost.
If I have a complaint about the book, it's that Moses's presence at every one of the historical events felt a bit forced - like a You Are There! tour of the Wilmington race riots. I think that's a common pitfall of historical fiction.
Sam liked a lot as well, and I'll be curious to hear how he thinks it compares to The Lions of Little Rock as a novel focused on race and civil rights.


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4 large eggs
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1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla, divided
12 thin slices day-old, firm white bread
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Confectioners' sugar
Makes 6 servings.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla until frothy. Pour half the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan.
Place 6 bread slices on top in a single layer.
Beat the cream cheese, maple syrup and remaining vanilla with a hand mixer or spoon. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of it in the center of each bread slice in the pan.
Place remaining bread slices on top. Press so cream cheese flattens slightly but doesn't ooze out. Pour remaining egg mixture over top and set aside 10 minutes.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until foam subsides. Use a slotted spatula to remove the French toast sandwiches from the custard, letting the excess drip back into the pan.
Place 3 in the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Dust finished toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with jam or syrup.
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Sleeping ten people in five bedrooms, this family cottage in Darley Dale has a walled garden and is a mile from Matlock.
Rotherwood Cottage is a spacious family property in the village of Darley Dale, a mile from Matlock. This cottage has a four poster double and a further double on the first floor, with three inter-linked twins with sloping ceilings on the second floor. There is a bathroom on the first floor, and an additional basin and WC downstairs.
Also downstairs is a kitchen, utility, dining room and sitting room with gas fire. Outside, relax in the walled garden while the children play on the play equipment. There is also ample off road parking.
The village in which Rotherwood Cottage lies has a good pub, and there are more amenities in Matlock and Bakewell, which, along with the superb countryside and historic houses within easy reach, makes this an ideal family retreat.
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8 adults and 2 children in the property. The photo shows the back of the property. It is on a main road and the turn is sharp. Easy parking for 2 cars - 3 with care depending on size. Lovely living room and kitchen with dining seats for 8. The main bedrooms on the first floor are really lovely. The top floor rooms, as it says on description have low ceiling as they are converted attic. Middle room has stairs to it and there is a room on either side. Beds ok but under eaves so not great if you feel claustrophobic. The top rooms get really hot too but there are velux Windows - there were lots of flies when we went. Steep stairs One bathroom with bath and shower. Downstairs toilet with sink so can take a while for 10 people to get showered! Great garden with play frame Wi-fi, bedding and towels included
From the description I thought the garden would be behind the house and so protected from some of the traffic noise, but it isn't. It's right on the road. And the turning out of the parking area my mum struggled with. We had 3 adults and 3 kids and I wouldn't recommend any more people than this. It's a got two good doubles and then a converted loft with restricted height of three small interconnecting twin rooms. Fine for kids who wake each other up. It could do with a good clean (stained carpets, dusty under beds, blocked shower etc). Also there are some board games/kids games etc but the pieces are missing or broken. It's just not very well looked after. The guy with the keys was brusk about a time to meet him (on his terms not mine), and when I had to call him about the electrics sockets not working was rude and suggested it was my fault. We had a lovely week, but anyone thinking of staying here might want to be aware of some of this.
A cosy place to stay with everything we needed to feel at home
Suitable for a large family
We hired Rotherwood Cottage to stay with our five children-7 of us in total. The cottage sleeps 10 so there was plenty of room for us all. The kitchen and dining room were a suitable size for us as was the patio table although we might have struggled to seat 10 around both the dining room and patio tables. The climbing frame, in the garden, was a big hit with our younger children and we enjoyed sitting on the patio. Rotherwood Cottage is well situated for Matlock and the Peak District. A lock on the bathroom door would have been a bonus!
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The cottage was spacious and a wonderful mix of "old and new" that worked amazingly well.
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Linen provided
Towels provided
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Full gas central heating with additional heating from gas fire in sitting room
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Off road parking for 4 cars
Enclosed walled lawned garden with patio seating area and children's play area
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 5 mins walk
Pub 10 mins walk
Note: Limited headroom in the twin bedrooms
Note: This property is situated on a main road, some road noise may be experienced
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Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Nine Ladies Stone Circle - 2.2 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Peak Cavern - 2.3 miles (Family Attraction)
Bonsall, St James Church - 2.4 miles (Historic Church)
Heights of Abraham - 2.4 miles (Family Attraction)
Peak District Lead Mining Museum - 2.5 miles (Museum)
Winster Market House - 2.6 miles (Historic Building)
Cascades Gardens - 2.6 miles (Garden)
Caudwell's Mill - 2.8 miles (Historic Building)
Masson Mills - 3 miles (Historic Building)
Cromford Mills - 3.3 miles (Historic Building)
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Every one of us who has even a drop of Irish blood has a special spirituality engrained within us -- a flame that burns deep down within our souls, connecting us to the deep spirituality of our roots. This is what we celebrate on St. Patrick's Day.
I have seen angels since the day I was born. I see a guardian angel with everyone regardless of their race or religion. I see them physically as you would see someone standing in front of you and I see and talk with angels every day. For me it's natural but I appreciate that for some of you it may be hard to believe that I see angels. I am asked frequently why I can see angels and others can't. I have to be honest and admit I have no idea. When I ask the angels, "Why me?" "Why not?" is the only reply I have been given. I am just an ordinary person, and because of learning difficulties am less educated than most. I don't think, however, it's an accident that this gift has been given to someone of Irish blood.
St. Patrick is much more important than most people realize; important not just for the Irish but for the world. He came as a slave to a country that was deeply spiritual but had a spirituality of searching. The Celtic spirituality St. Patrick found was rooted in stones, nature and a rich symbolism. A lot of the old Celtic symbols were attempts to unravel the secret of life, a secret that seemed to elude them until St. Patrick came to Ireland in the fifth century.
St. Patrick brought the wisdom that there was only one God and that they each had a soul that would live forever. St. Patrick's Christianity stirred up the Celtic spirituality within the Irish people and gave it meaning. The two belief systems got fused together to create a very potent spirituality which is deeply rooted in the natural world and this is the flame that all people with Irish blood carry today.
Over the years the Irish have worked to keep this light burning. The monks written about in Thomas Cahill's book, "How the Irish Saved Civilization," protected this flame and kept it safe during the dark ages of Europe when so much spirituality was stamped out.
St. Patrick's Day is a day of celebration all around the world. To many it may be associated with alcohol and parades but St Patrick's Day has a much deeper meaning. This day of celebration exists to remind people with even a drop of Irish blood of their roots, to rekindle this flame of light within them.
As I have said, I see angels every day, but around St. Patrick's Day I start to see a special type of angel. I have been told to call them the Celtic Angels of St. Patrick. They are extremely beautiful, tall, slender and powerful and show me a green color. I am shown wings on some but not all. Within their robes I can see Celtic symbols -- the one I see most often has three circles intertwined. I don't normally see angels holding things, but I often see these angels holding either a staff with a shamrock integrated into the top of it (like St Patrick is often shown holding in pictures) or carrying something that looks like a big plate, or an upside down shield, with a Celtic symbol on it. I would see them in small numbers the week before St Patrick's Day but on St. Patrick's Day I see them in abundance.
These angels are sent to celebrate with us but they aren't here for a frivolous or trivial reason. God wouldn't have created these special angels if they didn't have an important role to play. These angels are sent as a reminder of the joining together of the old spirituality and the new. The angels are keeping the light of spirituality burning within any one of us who has even the tiniest drop of Irish blood within them.
I have seen these angels around St. Patrick's Day all my life. But until last year, when I was in New York, I had never spent a St. Patrick's Day outside Ireland. I was so pleased to see that the Celtic Angels of St. Patrick were as abundant in New York on March 17 as they were at home in Ireland and I am told by the angels that wherever in the world there are people with Irish blood at this time, the Celtic Angels of St. Patrick are there too.
The angels have told me that Irish spirituality is different from others and this is one of the reasons why so many Irish people have chosen (or been forced by circumstances) to leave Ireland and intermarry in different parts of the world, mixing the unique Irish spirituality with other spiritualities.
Without this unique spirituality I don't believe we Irish would have gone out across the world in such numbers and there wouldn't be more than 80 million people worldwide celebrating their Irish heritage at this time.


text: Roger Whittaker (born March 22, 1936 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a British singer/songwriter and musician with worldwide record sales of more than 55 million. His music is of the folk/easy listening genre. In his early career, his trademark was his fantastic whistling ability. Whittakers first chart success came in 1969, when "Durham Town (The Leavin')" was his first UK Top 20 hit. In 1970 came two follow-up hits, "I Don't Believe In If Anymore" (Top 10) and "New World In The Morning" (Top 20), and 1971 brought two smaller hit singles "Why" and "Mamy Blue".


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Monday, July 6, 2009
The Sad, Lonesome Call Of A Bigfoot
We had tryouts to see who could do the best Bigfoot calls. There were many good tries, but our winners included Mat on the car seat, Amber, and Sarah, sitting by her mom, Amy. A few others tried their hand at it through the night, too. Every three minutes or so, someone would give their Bigfoot call. They were good and it was eerie.
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Sony announced at the E3 event that it will release its virtual reality headset Project Morpheus next year. Apart from that, the company also displayed a large collection of new games and addition of new elements in existing big games. If you are a gaming addict and have a PlayStation at home, you would not like to miss out the games which you will be able to play in the coming year. After all, it's only a six months wait! So, learn about the new games so that you can get your hands on them as soon as they are released in the market.
Don't Miss – 5 PlayStation Games to Look Forward to in April 2015
Here are 5 PlayStation games:
- No Man's Sky
This is a space exploration game developed by the British game development company Hello Games. The game includes wars, destruction of the environment and identification of alien spaces. The sheer scale of the game is the main selling point.
- The Last Guardian
The Last Guardian was re-announced by Sony at E3. It is the third game from the creator of the famous adventure games Shadow of Colossus and Ico. In the former game, you are put in control of a young boy who goes in the exploration of a ruin with the help of a giant dog or bird like thing.
The Last Guardian was unveiled five years ago at E3 itself for the PS3. However, it was not available that time. But finally it will release next year on PS4.
The Last Guardian became a PS4 game back in 2012 http://t.co/Zvbd7Y7ZR4 #E32015 pic.twitter.com/2CzRaQT4zc
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- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
The highly popular adventure game series from Sony will supposedly come to an end with this fourth instalment. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will bring more adventure to the fans. There will be more fights, climbing, shooting and racing through the streets of the city.
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a third person role playing game from Guerrilla Games, the developer of Killzone. The game comprises of a new world which has been created out of an old world where machines rule over the food chain. There is a female protagonist in the game and you can hunt down gigantic robotic dinosaurs with home-made weaponry.
- Destiny: the Taken King
The latest Destiny game in the game series will have some features which will only be available to Sony's gaming consoles, PS3 and PS4. Players can get an extra strike which is called the Echo chamber fighting Vex. There will also be some exclusive armour and a new scout rifle. A sniper like figure will be there which is called the Jade Rabbit.
These are some of the games that will either release in the last half of this year or in the next year. So, get your gaming consoles ready and get set for some action!
What about you? Are you going to purchase these games? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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At 3 p.m. on a Monday, The Pridwin Hotel's kitchen is a place of good spirits, wit, jokes and energy, as the staff prepares for the dinner shift. A sign by the dishwashing station reads, "Please DO NOT put sharp knives in this water, Duja is very fond of his fingers."
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Poor little tulips got totally covered in our snow storm this afternoon. Did I mention that I am really ready for winter to be done??
Monday, February 27, 2017
Crueller than I thought it was going to be...
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Mother Nature is so cruel
I guess I was premature in thinking that spring was springing...more snow today. So ready for winter to be gone!!
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
The fruits of his labors
This is always the most fun part of shearing, seeing what this year's "crop" looks like. What do you think?
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Bah bah black sheep have you any wool?
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Kayla has a beautiful black fleece. He will be taking it to the show in Oregon in June, so watch out.
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Time for a haircut
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Friday, February 24, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
New wheels...
Ever since my fall last October I have been using my old standard walker, the kind that really isn't designed for outside walking, but, hey, life happens.
It has become clear to me that my knee has become pretty unstable (and taking the time off from work right now to get it replaced is out of the question) and going it with just one cane was probably bot safe for me anymore. So I started looking at "rollators" - four wheeled walkers designed to go over hill and dale.
Sadly they are not covered by insurance and this was a little bit more $$ than I was thinking (plus I got it from a local store - $125 more than online!!!). I was able to get them to come down $50 in price - The Shepherd and I like to buy local when ever we can - so as the old saying goes, I bit the bullet and bought it. Then are some challenges ... it weighs about 18 lbs, getting it in and out of the trunk, and up and down our back steps is going to take some work, but I like it and I hope it will help me to be more mobile too.
She needs a name - right now I'm thinking Maybelle...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day
My friend Mary Ellen snapped this wonderful picture last week up in Vancouver - she didn't see the heart in the icy water until she got back home and downloaded her pictures. What a wonderful gift from Mother Nature.
By the way, Mary Ellen writes two newsletters - you can read them on FaceBook - or get them delivered to your email inbox - no matter how busy I am, I always stop to read what she sends.
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Do you like Valentine's day? When I was a kid, it seemed like I would always get those Valentines with a hippo or an elephant on them :-(
It is Random Acts of Kindness Week. Do something nice for someone, it will make you smile.
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
Gracie's romp in the snow
I've been spending a whole lotta time on the foot of Mummy's bed - I really like having her home all day long - she just lets me be and is always there for me to give a snuggle to.
This snow was all the way up to the bottom of my skirts. Yikes!
Now what do I do?
The Shepherd said that he could see everywhere that Gracie went out side - one place was into the bamboo. We figure she was looking for burdies in there.
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A couple more wintery pictures
I like the ice hanging off the bell.
Ever the optimist, before our witch hazel got hammered by the northeaster last week.
And then it really started to snow.
Gracie was going outside, but it was snowing so hard, you can see her skid marks as she ran back into the house...
The Shepherd worked tirelessly to keep a clear path between the house and the barn.
"Hey, you - make it stop snowing. My water is frozen"
Jefferson and Buddy didn't think much of the snow.
The ice storm nearly broke the limbs off our Cedrus deodara
But once it warmed up "a little" The Shepherd
was able to knock some of the ice off. Luckily it didn't damage the branches.
After this one last hurrah, where we got another 3 or 4 inches of snow, the wind switched from north to south, and the temps just climbed about a degree an hour from mid 20's to almost 45 degrees in about 24 hours. The snow just seemed to disappear almost over night.
Thank goodness!
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Saturday, February 04, 2017
An Ice Day
Well, we've taken a page out of the Portland weather book today. Ice every where and as you can see , our river birch is caressing my car, which looks like it is beginning to lose its ice cube look .. must be warming up a little. No difference to me, I'm not going anywhere today. Got this good book on my Kindle and maybe some popcorn and hot chocolate...
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Friday, February 03, 2017
Snow day
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Greetings, everyone! Apologies for not posting for a long while! So far, October has been a fully packed month. Stay tuned for an update about our month…meanwhile, enjoy this post about El Nuevo Portal!
217 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
It's not always that Victor and I explore around Brooklyn, but we wanted to check this small friendly restaurant called El Nuevo Portal. It was one of our stops while we were visiting some local thrift shops and small boutiques.
El Nuevo serves some authentic looking Latin food at an affordable price and served with smiles! You can see the interior design of this place, on Google Maps (Strange first experience for Victor and I). Nothing spectacular to speak about the design since this should be for a quick casual lunch and less fancy dinner option.
Once you enter, you can simply take a seat if you see an open table. You do not have to order at the front, unless of course, you are ordering for take-out. They are pretty laid-back about everything here! Restroom was near the back, right next to the old jukebox of old music..The place was not sparkly clean, but decent enough!
Victor says 4/5
This restaurant is located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, and it's a little over a mile walk from the Brooklyn Bridge.
We don't always go out to the most beautiful and lavishly decorated restaurants, but that's okay. As long as the food is good, I'm all set! So, on our latest adventure, we stopped El Nueva Portal (which translates to "The New Portal"). It was definitely a portal of food to my stomach.
Upon coming here, it may seem rather hectic, dependent on what time it is. We arrived just as lunch hour was coming to an end. We could still see people coming in and out, as we were seated and waiting for our food.
The menu has a large variety of food, ranging from sandwiches to tapas, rices dishes to stews. You should expect to have trouble selecting something when you come here.
I ordered Breaded Steak Sandwich and Pinky ordered Rice with Chicken, along with a complimentary basket of warm and crispy bread. The breaded steak sandwich wasn't dry at all and was very juicy. This sandwich is composed of a breaded piece of steak with lettuce and tomatoes sandwiched between crispy thin hero bread. For $4 dollars, it's a tasty snack you grab on the go.
Pinky and I almost always get some sort of chicken and rice dish at any Spanish/ Latin American we go to. Different from the previous Latin restaurants we've been to, the chicken is actually mixed within the rice, whereas the previous restaurants put a piece of chicken on top. Regardless of how the chicken implemented into the dish, it still tasted excellent at El Neuvo Portal. They were very generous with their portions and this dish can easily feed two hungry people. The rice was very rich and buttery and there was actually a lot of chicken.
This place can get very busy at times, but it's worth coming if you're on a budget and if you're hungry, even if it isn't the nicest looking place.
Pinky says 4/5
This restaurant was delicious! First off, I would have to say that the staff were very hard-working. Although there were more customers than the staff could seem to handle during the lunch rush, they still pulled it off with a smile. Kudos to you, El Nuevo. Because of that, there were not enough free tables that were clean, but our waitress apologized before we even had any thought of complaining.
I looked at the place and I wasn't expecting fancy decor, but expected family-oriented atmosphere and completely received that vibe. The portions were huge and hot off the fire.
The bread that the waitress gave us was fresh out of the oven it seemed, with lots of butter flavor. More importantly, it was not soggy, but crisp to the bite. Yummy!
My Rice with Chicken arrived and was completely overwhelmed by the mountain I had on my plate. My first thought, "Oh I cannot finish this", and it was a true statement… The chicken was tender and I loved the onions. I realized that it was listed on the menu as "Rice with Chicken" insinuating that there was definitely going to be more rice than chicken. However, I was still not disappointed! Hot and FRESH.
I enjoyed the breaded beef steak! It was a nice new texture to explore on sandwiches. At the end of our meal, I took a portion of the rice and a small bite of the sandwich,home, so I could eat it the next day. Even still, the flavor kept and was equally nice to my taste buds.
When Victor and I left, I was peering over to our neighbor's meal at the next table. Dang, he ordered some kind of stew. It smelled so good and we could tell that he was a regular there. Next time, we shall try that!


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Verify with regional radio and Tv stations to see if they provide lost & discovered solutions. Pets are a lot more than just animals to me. They are loved ones members and close friends that really like us unconditionally. They also require a lot of space, so unless you live in a zoo or on a big farm, high upkeep pets almost certainly are not for you! Pets most most likely can not survive on their own and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to discover them when you return. At PetSmart, we bring folks & pets with each other by way of The Adopt Spot & PetSmart Charities' partnerships. Committed to supplying the best high quality goods for their pets and pet-parents, U-pet's revolutionary designs, answer-based items, and proprietary collections are a fantastic way to give your pet a window to the planet. Pets As Therapy will obtain all Royalties from every single 1 of Doug's book purchased.
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About 6 years ago I watched 'The Secret' and was pretty into it. Making vision boards with magazine cutouts seemed like a fun activity for a girls (wine) night in. I would say this is how I was first introduced to the power of our thoughts and affirmations.
Fast forward to the booming entrance of Pinterest. Like most other gals, I spent hours looking through pictures and creating my own boards of recipes, clothes, DIY ideas, and inspiring quotes. The image to the left is your run of the mill 'pursue your dreams' message and has been spun in many words, a million different ways. I decided to print this out and pinned it to a corkboard with a single fake diamond earing. At the time I had just moved to DC, begrudgingly working as a government contractor, and just overall in a funky place.
I hung the frame across from my bed, not on purpose, but it just worked design-wise. During that year in DC I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, got out of a relationship, decided I wanted to move to New York, applied, landed a new job, and made the move 2 weeks later.
The new job was great and Brooklyn life was a blast. Again, I hung my corkboard with the original printout in front of my bed. At work, I was surrounded by like-minded coworkers in the way of health and wellness and learned about some amazing leaders in the industry. The inspiration around me combined with a position change made me realize that I wasn't up for the 9-5 life anymore. So naturally I emailed HR, met with them that day, and a new journey had begun.
Reflecting on my life in the presence of the words above, there is no way I could ignore the uncanny fact that I have subconsciously or consciously taken each word to heart and acted on almost every suggestion. This image was in my face every night and each morning. No, I did not read it word for word like a daily prayer, however, it was there. I knew the message and it was in my face all the time as a reminder that "THIS IS YOUR LIFE" and only I could change it. Therefore, I take it as just one example out of many that make me a believer in the power of thought, intention, and positive thinking. Thank you, Pinterest, the author of those words, and you, for reading.
FACTS: I did quit my job when I wasn't happy-twice, I am now doing what I love and it is my passion, also trying to share it as much as possible (this site!). I no longer have cable, definitely appreciate every bite, talk to strangers, and create whenever possible. Also going to Mexico for 15 days…tomorrow!
REALIZATION: Your thoughts are SO powerful and only YOU control them. Knowing this alone is so empowering. The concept can seem simple and could be easily dismissed- don't do this. Take advantage of this free tool and use it to better yourself, your community, and the world.
SUGGESTION: Surround yourself with images, words, mantras, people, environments, etc. that are in line with where you want to be and what you want for your life. Get clear, know what you want, and think about it-often.
You have more power than you know! I hope that this post made you more of a believer and brings about positive shifts that open up every possibility waiting for you.


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In this Project Development engagement it was critical for the client was to obtain a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) by a certain date to realize significant tax savings. Working under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreement with the client, the original pharmaceutical project development schedule was compressed to the critical milestone date. The TCO was obtained two weeks early! GFPDC received a substantial schedule incentive from the client in recognition of this accomplishment.
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Opportunity can show itself in different forms and it is ultimately up to us to recognize them for what they are. This may not be possible until we give opportunity a chance however and sometimes that means stepping out of the box.
I am grateful for having taken that leap of faith when an old friend of mine (from high school) presented me with the idea of facilitating a walking program for the purpose of bringing fitness to the company, on-site. My resistance initially was an example of my fear of stepping outside the box, perhaps risking a lot of the comfort that I have built up after so many years of training people in the gym. Well, the Walk 2 B Fit @ Lunch Program that came as a result of our initial conversation is in full swing and of course it started with only one step.
Walking is such a fantastic option for exercise on so many levels. I am really enjoying this experience as I learn about integrating and implementing form and challenge to something that we may take for granted as an unconscious act of necessity.
Walk your way to Health, it only begins with one step.....


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Kobe Bryant and the Drive For Greatness
Image compiled from The LA Times' amazing graphic.
I knew Wednesday night was the last game of Kobe Bryant's career, but I didn't really care that much when the Lakers v Jazz game started that evening. I didn't care that much because the Warriors were playing at the same time and were trying to beat my Bulls' record of 72 wins in a season, which seemed like a bigger storyline. Also, Kobe was never "my guy" in basketball. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and I was fiercely loyal to the Chicago Bulls.
And yet I found myself absolutely riveted by Kobe's last game. The Lakers had the worst season of their franchise's history (17-65 is pretty atrocious) and it's put a bit of a damper on this final season. There has been a lot of talk about him being just a shadow of his former self all year long. This is by no means going out with a bang.
But things changed on Wednesday where Kobe Bryant put on an absolute show for his fans. The Laker's game plan was 100% "get the ball to Kobe" all night, and he did not play like an old man who was past his prime. He gave us "the hits" and they were amazing. Fadeaways, threes, charging the net, we got it all and it was a true champion's finale. The Staples Center was electric the entire night, losing their minds every time Kobe drained another basket. I'm not a very emotional guy, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't moved by the amazing performance.
I loved Michael Jordan as a kid, but he was a known quantity growing up. He'd simply always been around, so I didn't know that the world was like without Jordan. He was in the league since before I was born, and he lead the Bulls to their amazing run in the 90s when I was ages 5-10. Jordan was just always there and he was always "the greatest player of all time." That's just how the world was, so success was expected.
Photo credit: Garrett Ellwood / Getty Images (2010)
But I remember a world before Kobe Bryant. I remember when he came into the league when I was 9 years old, and yes he was amazing, but we didn't know if he was going to the the next big thing. He was 18 when he played his first NBA game, which is insanely young, and maybe he was going to be just a flash in the pan. In time he proved to be one of the greats, and he won't just be remembered for being a wondered drafted out of high school. He was the real deal.
Kobe Bryant during the 1996 NBA Draft
And it was watching Kobe play his absolute heart out in his final game, a game that ultimately didn't matter for either of the teams involved. Kobe Bryant has had a successful 20 years in the league because he has a fire in him to be great. He had some raw talent yes, but the only reason he had such a long career with so many accomplishments along the way was because he worked his ass off day after day, year after year. He got out of bed and did the hard work needed to stay at the top of the game. He played 20 seasons in Los Angeles and lead them to 5 championships, was selected for the All Star game 18 times, and scored the 3rd most points of any player ever in that time. Damn.
I'm not an NBA All Star (or even close to being a bench warmer, if I'm honest), but reflecting on Kobe Bryant's career has me completely amped up to walk into work today and be the freaking best I can be there. The odds of me ever giving a teary-eyed goodbye speech to a packed sports arena is pretty low, but I want to do something that lets me leave a mark. That doesn't come easy, and it takes a lot of hard work over a long, long time to make it.
Many NBA players have come and gone since Kobe's start in 1996, and I would argue no one has had a more accomplished career in that time. I want to be the Kobe Bryant of everything I do, which means waking up every day ready to do the hard stuff. It's so easy to think you don't have to do that and it's great to have people like Kobe Bryant set an example.
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By Gail Tucker –
I wanted to share this heart-warming story from Guideposts. Hope you enjoy, as well as the scriptures that follow 🙂
Normally, I'm the first one to be in the Thanksgiving spirit, but as I pushed my cart through the grocery store I wished we could skip it this year. I passed the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie without a glance. Mom wouldn't be with us, and neither would anyone else. What kind of Thanksgiving was that?
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"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."
Psalm 97:12
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name!
Hebrews 13:15
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name
Rev. 7:12
Blessing, and glory, and thanksgiving, and honor be unto our God
1 Chronicles 29:13
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
Jonah 2:9
But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD."
It is my wish that every one of you to have a joyous and safe, Happy Thanksgiving! Spend it with your family and be thankful for them and most importanty, love them!!


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So a 65W Dell Adamo Laptop Charger may not be the most common laptop charger available, but at Laptop Power UK it is available. This original Dell laptop charger has all of the necessary safety standards and compatible software to allow your Dell laptop to recognise it is plugged in, unlike some cheap replacement versions. So at a great price, this original Dell power supply can be yours with a next working day courier service, free power cord and 1 year warranty.
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Just released in the latest issue of Emergence Magazine is a new essay by Robin Wall Kimmerer, complete with an interactive experience including audio, parallax illustration, the most cosmological photos of corn you will possibly ever see in your life, stop motion animation with folded paper corn, and an interactive timeline.
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"Gratitude compels the recognition that we exist because of the gifts of others, that we are all connected. And gratitude reminds you that you already have everything you need, and is thus a restraint on consumption. Practicing gratitude in a consumer society is a powerful act of resistance." —ROBIN WALL KIMMERER
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Afghan government hosts health clinic for Marjah residents
by Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes 2nd MarDiv
MARJAH DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Local representatives of the Government of Afghanistan and service members with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hosted a medical clinic at the Paham Chareh bazaar recently.
Doctor Habivulah, a local Afghan physician; along with a midwife, two medical sergeants with the 4th Tolai, 3rd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, and several Navy corpsmen with 3/6; assessed and treated 247 residents of Marjah.
"The health initiative [allowed local residents to] gain trust in their local physicians. Medical education was a little slacked [during the rule of the insurgency], so a big problem that medical providers have is [the people] feel [the doctors] are not well educated," said Navy Lt. Robert Sklar, a Peekskill, N.Y., native and the battalion surgeon for 3/6. "What we do with these medical initiatives is get them set up, advertised, and out to the people. [Local residents] come for the free health care, and they get introduced to the doctors. [They] see that these doctors are able to treat them; it helps them build trust in their own government and medical system."
At approximately 5:30 a.m., Afghan National Security Force members and Marines arrived at the bazaar to clear the area, set up security checkpoints, and set up areas for screening the incoming patients. The lines started to form outside the bazaar just as the set-up was complete.
Members from the Afghan Local Police and Afghan National Army searched incoming patients for the security of everyone seeking medical attention, according to Staff Sgt. Ali Abass, a soldier with the 4th Tolai. The ANA soldiers, members of the ALP, and the Marines directed the men, women, and children into their respective waiting areas.
Corpsmen from 3/6 assessed each patient, and one-by-one they were directed to one of the medical providers.
"One medic was the director showing people where to go, and the other was with the [corpsmen] and was the adviser," said Ali Abass. "My medics [want more] experience, so they worked with the corpsman to gain experience. We get a lot of experience when we work together as a team."
Another group of care-giving service members that helped with the clinic was the Female Engagement Team serving 3/6, who screened females and children prior to them receiving care from the midwife.
Additionally, the FET gave hygiene classes to the children to teach them how to properly brush their teeth and care for their bodies. The children were all smiles when they left with new toothbrushes and small hygiene items.
One hundred and fourteen men, 54 women, and 79 children received treatment for everything from stomachaches to burns during the four-hour long clinic.
"There were a lot of [gastrointestinal] complaints, acid reflux, muscle pains, and aches," said Sklar, a 2009 graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old West Berry, N.Y. "We had one child that was struck by a car four days ago and had testicular trauma. Hopefully he moves up to a higher echelon of care. We cleaned it up, but he needs to get to a hospital, and his father was well aware of that."
Sklar said some of the patients with more serious cases were evaluated and then recommended to seek more advanced medical care at the hospital in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, due to the limited medical supplies and lack of advanced medical equipment available on site. The clinic brought to light the importance of seeking medical attention when needed instead of allowing any condition to grow worse, added Sklar.
"This has got them started with the health care they needed. It helps them with their education in realizing their health care is important and helps them realize what needs to be followed up on and what does not," said Sklar. "They are gaining awareness and the trust in the local doctors."
The residents were grateful for the treatment they received and let all involved in the medical clinic know how much they appreciated the care.
Abdul Halik, a resident of Marjah, said clinics like this help because people are too poor to afford medical care.
"This is very good to help us," said Abdul Halik. "We are very happy. This is good process for us."
This was the third medical initiative 3/6 has been involved with since they arrived in Afghanistan.
Editor's note: Third battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, is currently assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), which heads Task Force Leatherneck. The task force serves as the ground combat element of Regional Command (Southwest) and works in partnership with the Afghan National Security Force and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations. The unit is dedicated to securing the Afghan people, defeating insurgent forces, and enabling ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations in order to support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.


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Graham Hall continued his rich vein of form with a 3 legs to 1 victory over Dean Stewart to gain his place in the Lakeside International Play Offs to be held later this year. This is the second time these two players have done battle this season with scores now level. Hall had defeated Anthony Childs in his semi final whilst Stewart overcame Dave Sanders.
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Hall Takes Bedworth Crown.
Graham Hall completed a great day for him when winning the new Bedworth Open with a victory over County Team Mate Mark Carter. A total of 68 players took part in the new venture at Bedworth United Football Club. Hall had earlier defeated Kev Taylor in the semi final whilst Carter overcame Ian Shaw.
This was a new open put on the calendar by Pete Meyrick, the event was a great success and this looks like being an annual event. Also with Darts events on the increase over at neighbouring Nuneaton it all looks healthy for Warwickshire Darts.
Carter/ Westgarth at the double
Mark Carter of Coventry Bishopsgate and Mark Westgarth Coventry Railway teamed up to take this years Warwickshire Gold Cup Pairs Crown. A tough night for all pairs concerned saw the last four of Carter/ Westgarth defeat the Cov Bishopsgate pair of Paul Deslandes/ Dave Harris, whilst the other semi final was being fought by Antony Allen Cov Bishopsgate and Tommy Ryan of Brandon and Simon Power/ Steve Ward of Southam. Ryan and Allen seeing their place in the final with a 4-1 win. The final saw what the game is all about with both pairs having poor scores but then a high score to get them back in the leg. But Carter and Westgarth held nerve to win through 4 legs to 2. They now join singles winner Dean Stewart at Lakeside on July 5th.
Sue Gulliver qualifies to BDO World Trophy.
Sue Gulliver was successful in her quest at the New BDO WORLD Trophy Event at the Blackpool Tower. In a relatively small field of 47 ladies entrants Sue went through courtesy of victories over Bernadette Heron and Julie Thompson without dropping a leg. Sue now goes to the Major Finals which are televised by Eurosport on Friday where she will be joined by the top twelve ranked players. Sue will be taking on Irina Armstrong whilst Trina Gulliver will face another qualifier in Dee Bateman.
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Cary News
Math center in Fuquay-Varina brings a little fun to the equation
After five years as an elementary school teacher, Jennifer Cordileone was restless.
"I always wanted to be a teacher," she said. "But I found that teachers don't spend a lot of time teaching."
In February 2013, she sent her mother, Patty Gage, a text message suggesting the pair open a Mathnasium, a math learning center which offers franchise opportunities.
"I ignored her," Gage said. "I didn't respond for a month."
But during that time, Gage researched Mathnasium and liked what she saw. An electrical engineer, Gage said she used to tease her children by saying, "When I retire, I'm going to be a math teacher."
The mother-daughter team opened Mathnasium in October. It is the seventh center in the Triangle and the first in Fuquay-Varina.
Cordileone is the center's director, overseeing the day-to-day operations. Gage handles the business side while working full time at her engineering job.
"I can't wait to retire and do it full time," Gage said.
Mathnasium serves children from kindergarten to 12th grade. The name hints at the operation style.
"It's like a gym membership," Gage said. Scheduling is flexible, and drop-ins are accepted. "We try to make it a fun environment."
The center hosts monthly game nights.
On the first visit, students are assessed so staff can formulate an individualized plan.
"It's like fitting the right shoe," Cordileone said. "We make math fun, and they're doing it at their level."
Students receive a customized binder to work through at their own pace. A prize cabinet holds rewards for completing enough tasks to fill a punch card.
Most of the students are struggling with math concepts at school, although some are seeking enrichment. Cordileone and Gage say building confidence is key. The first order of business is taking calculators out of the equation.
"The calculator is a resource," Cordileone said. "They need to trust their brains more."
The 1-to-3 ratio of instructors to students is a cost-effective model, Gage said. "It helps parents bring down the costs over private tutoring."
Cordileone said Mathnasium seeks to collaborate with the student's classroom teacher.
"We want to build a partnership," she said. "We're here to help the student, and as a result the teacher and school, look better.
"I'm a firm believer that it takes a village to raise a child."
Students are encouraged to bring homework and test papers from the classroom.
"We help build a foundation, but also realize that you are in a current class and need to work with that," Cordileone said.
Mathnasium also offers ACT and SAT preparation by focusing on a student's weaknesses.
"It's not just SAT questions," Cordileone said. "We hone in on what they really need help with."
Cordileone said she's loving her career change. "I never think of it as a job."
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This 3-ingredient skinny peppermint stick milkshake uses healthy ingredients to make thick, creamy, minty shakes in just seconds! Quick…. go grab your blender!
I have to be very honest with y'all….
I just made these for the first time the other day. These skinny peppermint stick milkshakes were an idea I came up with last winter but they didn't come to fruition until this past week.
I substituted the traditional shake's milk and ice cream with almond milk and frozen non-fat greek yogurt and added a splash of peppermint extract for good measure.
The results are a thick, creamy, minty masterpiece.
But the slurpable treat doesn't make it far.
Today I made them on my kitchen island and that's about as far as they got before all four shakes disappeared in a couple of thirsty hands.
I did get a few seconds to snap some pictures with my new blogging camera that Alex got me for Christmas. Eeeeek!
But again, these bad boys didn't make it off the kitchen counter so y'all get the visual of a stark white formica countertop and a messy blender as picture backdrops.
Why????? Because these skinny peppermint stick milkshakes are too good not to share with y'all but also too good to let sit around for "pretty pictures" IRL.
3-Ingredient Skinny Peppermint Stick Milkshake
This 3-ingredient skinny peppermint stick milkshake uses healthy ingredients to make thick, creamy, and minty shakes in just seconds! Quick.... go grab your blender!
- 4 cups non-fat greek yogurt, frozen
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- whipped cream, coconut cream, crushed peppermint candies, or candy canes as garnishes
- Combine the greek yogurt, almond milk, and peppermint extract in your blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour in cups of choice and top with garnishes if desired. ENjoy!


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El Pescador Resort
El Pescador Resort is a family-oriented, fishing resort located on the beach on Ambergris Caye, about 2 miles north of San Pedro. The owners, the staff and their families all live at the resort, which definitely gives it a home away from home feel. Many of their guests return year after year and feel like they are part of the "Pescador Resort Family". They offer both fishing and dive packages. The 14 guest rooms were recently renovated and expanded, which provides each guest with a larger, more modern experience. All rooms are beachfront, ground-floor, next to the pool and offer an amazing Caribbean Sea view with daily ocean breezes. There are also 8 private villas that come in 1, 2 or 3 bedroom configurations. They offer seclusion, full kitchens and spacious living areas and bedrooms.
El Pescador Resort Accommodations
The Villas at El Pescador Resort are as exotic as they are well appointed. Each comes with hardwood floors and tropical, hand-crafted furniture lovingly designed and built in Belize. All villas have an incredible view of the barrier reef and Caribbean Sea. Their tropical elegance, lush surroundings and privacy will help you cherish your memories created here.
Food and Dining at El Pescador Resort
Their restaurant's specialty is local, fresh Caribbean cuisine. The meals are served outdoor on their deck or in their casual dining room. Guests dine together at dinner to create a friendly atmosphere and so they can share the day's adventures. They feature a buffet or a choice of two entrees for dinner. You can join others for appetizers starting at 3 pm in the bar.
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Fishing with El Pescador Resort
As the name indicates ( in Spanish "The Fisherman"), the El Pescador Resort specializes in fishing. Belize is fast becoming one of the most popular places on the planet to fish. It is probably because they offer so many different fish to catch as well as different styles of fishing. From this single resort, you can go fly fishing, reef fishing or deep sea fishing, all within minutes on a boat from our dock. You can go for the Grand Slam of fishing here by catching bonefish, snook, tarpon and permit. Or go outside the reef and get in some deep sea fishing and catch tuna or wahoo. Fish along the reef and you can catch barracuda or king fish.
El Pescador Resort Activities
After you have gotten in enough fishing, El Pescador Resort offers many other activities. You can enjoy the barrier reef and the amazing snorkeling or SCUBA diving it offers or sail above it all and experience the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. They also offer Eco Adventures to the mainland where you can discover the Ancient Mayan Ruins, go cave tubing or even manatee watching.
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Isn't it kind of unwise to stare at the sun?Furthermore, isn't it kind of stupid to point your digital camera directly at the sun? Oh lookit me living on the edge.The sun was Bright Freaking Orange this morning. Perhaps some kind of witchery is afoot. Or fires. Either way's alright with me.
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China and Hollywood Movie & Blockbuster Film Investments
China has never been shy about its desire to acquire "soft power" – the kind of cultural and economic influence that can't be wielded by military might. And Hollywood has often been a partner in its project.
China's bid for soft power was on show this week, as Sony Pictures Entertainment formed an alliance with Dalian Wanda, a Chinese company that has become one of the world's largest media empires, in a deal announced Friday. While the partnership was smaller than some of Dalian Wanda's previous acquisitions, it attracted attention as the Chinese company's third major deal in Hollywood this year.
There are upsides to Hollywood's courtship of China. Fine Chinese actors are now regularly cast in American movies — Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen will be featured in "Star Wars: Rogue One," for example, and a treasure trove of Chinese stories, locations and aesthetics is gradually being introduced to American audiences. If Hollywood's China partnerships help erode the cultural myopia of American film, good.
China and Hollywood Movie & Blockbuster Film Investments
The growth of China's middle class has created a massive new market for the entertainment industry. China has built an average of 27 new cinema screens per day this year and surpassed the US with 40,475 screens total. Not only that, but in 2017 China's box office revenue will likely surpass that of the US, making China the largest movie market in the world.
Obviously, moviemakers in Hollywood want to reach those customers. The problem is the Chinese government only allows a certain number of foreign films into the country each year, and censorship laws make it difficult for Hollywood to make films that appeal to both US and Chinese moviegoers at the same time.
From product placement and casting famous Chinese entertainers in supporting roles to altering filming locations and storylines, Hollywood has done a lot over the past 20 years to gain entry into China's ever-growing moviegoing market.
These deals have sparked concern over whether China's expanding influence in Hollywood could lead to more pro-Chinese propaganda in U.S. films. The Chinese government tightly controls media content, and Hollywood studios have been known to alter films to feature China or the Chinese government in a more flattering light to gain access to the country's lucrative film market.
China and Hollywood Movie & Blockbuster Film Investments
For Hollywood, China provides the blockbuster combination of a huge movie market and cash-rich equity funds that are eager to invest in films and companies. The Chinese box office is on pace to soon surpass the U.S. as the world's biggest market, perhaps next year.
But China's film industry isn't run by the talent; it's run by the Chinese Communist Party, which has grown increasingly assertive and paranoid since President Xi Jinping came to power in 2012. Xi is waging a soft-power campaign that requires artists, filmmakers, writers, academics and the media to "serve socialism" and show "positive energy" by offering uplifting messages about the party.
On Sept. 15, 16 members of Congress mentioned the Chinese company by name in a letter that called for greater scrutiny of foreign investments. The 14 Republicans and two Democrats said that Dalian Wanda's acquisitions have raised concerns "about China's efforts to censor topics and exert propaganda controls on American media."
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The Best HBO Original Movies Since 2012
List Rules Vote up the best HBO original films.
In addition to airing some established classics, HBO has been releasing original films and other programming since the 1980's. Over the past few years, a string of new HBO original movies have garnered some serious critical acclaim. Behind the Candelabra and Phil Spector are fictitious takes on celebrity lives, while movies like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Game Change handle topics related to U.S. history. This list of HBO films covers the best HBO movies put out since 2012.
What are the best HBO movies? Browse this list of recent HBO ordinal movies and decide for yourself. Vote up the best recent HBO movies and feel free to add anything you think is missing. Make sure to also check out the best HBO documentaries that recently premiered.