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Making Communities More Welcoming to People of All Ages
By Sally Abrahms , November 20, 2013 11:04 AM
Trust me, you don't want to have problems getting around and be in Venice, Italy. Venice is an amazing city - the culture, the architecture, the food and the canals. But there are more than 400 bridges - many of them footbridges. You're walking to yet another lovely square and, guess what? All of a sudden there are steep steps up and down if you want to continue on your way. Good luck if you're not up to the task - and on a recent visit there, I saw many older men and women who weren't.
That leads me to so-called " age-friendly" communities. Cities around the world, especially in the U.S., are working to become more hospitable to people of all ages - babies in strollers and older people with walkers. The World Health Organization (WHO) helps cities and towns become more age-friendly, and it has a network of progressive communities around the globe.
WHO also offers an age-friendly designation to communities that are making themselves better for juniors and seniors, and meet certain criteria. (My town of Brookline, Mass., joined the not very large list this year.) The organization has determined that certain factors most affect the quality of life for an older demographic. Among them: housing, transportation, social and civic engagement, ample outdoor space and accessibility (including wide and safe walkways, longer "walk" times at traffic signals, elevators and ramps).
AARP has its own nationwide Network of Age-Friendly Communities program that is affiliated with the WHO network. AARP is working on pilot programs in several states.
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One way a place can be more age-friendly is to help businesses understand and address the issues faced by some older customers (for example, with bigger signage, better lighting, chairs or benches and quieter music - definitely no Snoop Dogg or Jimi Hendrix!).
New York is out in front when it comes to sensitizing staff to the needs of older shoppers and clients. It trains retailers, restaurants and others who serve the public and gives them a window sticker so older people know they get it. New York also offers a list of age-friendly businesses as well as low- and no-cost ways to make improvements.
Last month, Watertown, Wis., launched a program to train businesses to interact with people with Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia. I just heard about a for-profit company called Certified Age-Friendly Business that offers age-friendly certification for professionals, businesses and organizations. All staff must take the two-hour online course.
The program covers age-related changes, among other things, and offers ways to communicate well and create a better environment for the age 50-plus group. The business started in Canada and is being rolled out in the states this month in Ohio and California.
Back to Venice. Of course the city can't change its steps and bridges. But it could and should work on improving the customer experience - for all ages.
>> Visit AARP's Caregiving Resource Center for useful resources and tips
Photo by Sally Abrahms
Sally Abrahms writes about aging and boomers. She focuses on caregiving, housing and age 50-plus work. Follow her on Twitter.
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I'm a telly addict. I have been from a young age. Saturday mornings in the 80s Saul household didn't consist of football at the crack of dawn, rugby at lunch and fencing in the evening. It was more like cartoons in the morning, wrestling in the afternoon, down the Saturday market with my parents after lunch and back home in time for The A-Team and some Blind Date before bed.
Do I feel like I've wasted time? Not when I'm at a quiz night and the quiz master asks who played Des Clarke in Neighbours.
My useless encyclopaedic knowledge of all things television is just a starter. TV also taught me how to be a skilled fighter via Monkey Magic and how to build a machine gun using copper wire and a packet of Marlboro Lights. Thanks MacGyver.
Admittedly, my kids don't watch as much TV as I did. They have a life. There's ballet and tap on a Saturday, swimming on a Monday, science club on a Tuesday and gymnastics on a Wednesday. Oh, and they are about to be enrolled in Kung Fu, which will probably fill up Thursday (mummy really does know how to keep them busy).
But the black box on the wall can be a life saver. Especially when you're trying to make lunch for a six-year-old, four-year-old and 6-month-old. It's even handy when calming the rugrats down after an epic fight about who owns what in the house. ("Daddy paid for it so it's technically mine" line doesn't work no matter how many times I try it).
In homage to my TV addiction and the many times it has saved my life (sanity), here are my current favourite shows:
Something Special
Justin Fletcher is a bit of a celebrity in the Saul household. We even went to see the genius live at Camp Bestival one year. Yes, the last sentence is nuts but true.
Postman Pat
Classic! And when I tuned in for the first time since I was a kid, Indian-born Ajay and his family were now residents of Greendale.
Dear adults without children. Still missing The Fast Show? Well, this is way better.
64 Zoo Lane
I've always wanted live next door to a zoo and the theme tune is brilliant!
Grandpa in My Pocket
It took me a couple of months to figure out Grandpa is Roy in Only When I Laugh.


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Who are the people that represent us in the Nevada County Grand Jury?
They are your neighbors, friends, fellow community members and volunteers. In other words, people like you … responsible citizens who want to be part of our community in a way that enhances the quality of life we all enjoy.
As a Nevada County Grand Juror, they volunteered to work as a team to shine a light on the workings of the county, showing where things could be improved and applauded when they are being done well.
I thought it would be appropriate to introduce my fellow grand jurors. Here's a snapshot of your Nevada County Grand Jury:
It is one of the most-rewarding endeavors and contributes so much to the community.
Our foreman is a retired engineer and former Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Naval Aviation Depot in San Diego. He has lived in Nevada County for 11 years and served on the Grand Jury for three years, twice as foreman.
Other members are:
A retired trial lawyer, here for four years.
A retired 35-year law enforcement person moved here 16 years ago, who loves to hike and camp. Any guesses why he moved here?
A retired contracts negotiator manager, who has been here for four years.
A retired, independent contractor of real estate loans moved here 22 years ago and has been on the Grand Jury for four of those years.
A retired teacher and business owner, who has been here for eight years.
A retired assistant to the Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Municipal Courts and executive assistant to various administrators in the pharmaceutical industry. With her husband, previously operated a horse-boarding stable and still loves taking care of their own horses.
A retired sheriff's deputy of 34 years, who specialized in civil law, and participated with Gold Country Senior Softball and continues to raise horses.
A retired IT specialist from Stanford University who since moving here in 2008 has volunteered to teach computer technology. On the Grand Jury for four years.
A retired legal administrator. After retiring after 28 years from a law firm she was with, moved to Nevada County. Retirement only lasted two years then went back to work for another 13. Has been on the Grand Jury for two years.
Another Stanford alum was a research coordinator and moved here in 2000. Since coming here she worked as a real estate agent and became a reservist for FEMA. In her spare time she published two cookbooks, makes wine, spins wool, paints, line dances and generally keeps very active.
A dual-career person who, after having lived here for 13 years, moved back four years ago. She was an assistant auditor-controller in Nevada, San Mateo and Contra Costa counties. After a major life event, she became a professional hospital/hospice chaplain.
A 43-year resident and local graduate, this college student is currently pursuing a career in law. Obviously seeing many changes here, she wants to give back to her community in a way that makes a difference.
A retired hospital administrator who specialized in hospital construction and has volunteered in numerous organizations and raises Siberian Huskies.
A retired educator with extensive experience in honors programs and currently an independent contractor to develop more successful uses of data to foster continuous improvement and to create community responsive schools.
Being retired is not a requirement, but as a group they do have the most unstructured time to devote. We would welcome other age groups, time permitting. It is one of the most-rewarding endeavors and contributes so much to the community.
If this quick introduction has interested you to look further, you can access the Grand Jury web page through http://www.nccourt.net. There you will also find the library of previous Grand Jury reports, a link to apply to be a grand juror and the means to file a citizens complaint.
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Deepen blue skies, reduce reflected light and saturate crisp colours. In a world of post-production and photoshop, a polariser filter still has many benefits in photography.
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Composed from two separate pieces of glass, a polariser filter blocks light waves of certain angles that are reflected into the camera lens. By blocking the unwanted reflected light, the camera is able to capture cleaner and crisper images.
Similar to when wearing a pair of sunglasses, a polariser filter will limit reflections from shiny surfaces and beautifully saturate colours. With a polarised lens, blue skies appear a deeper blue and clouds stand out in contrast to the background.
How to use a Polariser filter
It's important to remember that polarisation is at it's most effective at 90 degrees to the sun and virtually non-existing at 180 degrees. A simple way to achieve a near-perfect 90 degree angle would be to make an L-shape with your thumb and index finger, keeping your finger pointed towards the sun.
To set the correct polarisation, simple rotate the front glass element of the polariser filter while checking the image through the camera's viewfinder. You will notice the polarised effect as reflections begin to disappear and the contrast between a blue sky and clouds will increase.
Tip: To really see the difference, take an image without a filter. Then attach the polariser filter, set a desired polarisation and take an image of the exact same scene.
The benefits of a Polariser filter
- Reflections – A polariser is the ideal filter to use when shooting with water, glass or a similar shiny surface . It eliminates unwanted reflected light and glare, while also changing the colour of the surface – great for those deep blue seascapes.
- Colour – But limiting reflections, a polariser filter will saturate colours and make them more vibrant in the scene. For example, you may notice the foliage on trees looking greener than you would normally without a filter.
- Sky – Similar to shooting water, the skies can appear a much deeper and eye-popping blue than normal. One rotation of the filter can take the sky in a cityscape from a pale blue to a much more vibrant blue. Clouds will also improve in contrast, appearing to pop from the background.
- Protection – A polariser filter will also act as a handy protection for the expensive front element of the camera lens. Instead of dropping and breaking the lens, the filter will take the brunt of the damage. It is also common for photographers to use a UV filter for this.
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CAIRO — United States Navy commandos seized a renegade tanker carrying illicit Libyan oil in the Mediterranean southeast of Cyprus on Monday, thwarting a breakaway militia's attempt to sell the oil on the black market. No shots were fired, no one was injured and the commandos captured three armed Libyans described by the ship's captain as hijackers.
The predawn raid, carried out by about two dozen members of the Navy SEALs using high-speed boats from a nearby destroyer, rescued the fragile transitional government in Tripoli from a potentially catastrophic loss of control over its main source of revenue and last source of power: Libya's vast oil reserves.
The tanker had threatened to uncork those reserves by enabling a militia that has blockaded Libya's major oil ports for the last eight months to begin selling the oil on its own, independent of the state. The government in Tripoli sputtered with furious warnings of retribution but appeared powerless to stop the shipment. Flying a North Korean flag as cover but reportedly owned by an Arab shipping company, the tanker, called the Morning Glory, left the Libyan port of Sidra unmolested last week with a hull full of illicit oil.
The State Department warned last week that it considered the shipment a "theft from the Libyan people" and noted that, along with the Libyan government, several American companies also have stakes in the oil.
Since then, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday, the governments of Libya and Cyprus had requested American assistance in apprehending the tanker. President Obama authorized the operations just after 10 p.m. Sunday in Washington, the statement said.
Within 10 minutes — before dawn Monday over the Mediterranean — the SEALs launched their boats from the Roosevelt, a guided-missile destroyer, which also provided backup support from a shipboard helicopter.
Quickly fanning out across the Morning Glory, the SEALs captured and disarmed the three Libyans described by the tanker's crew as hijackers, American officials said. The mission was completed within two hours of boarding, they added.
The official said the three Libyans would be in United States custody until the tanker returned to Libya, in about four days.
Officials said maritime records indicated the ship was owned by a company based in the United Arab Emirates but operated by a company based in Saudi Arabia. They said the 21-person crew was composed of six Pakistanis, six Indians, three Sri Lankans, two Syrians, two Sudanese and two Eritreans.
In a statement on Monday, the Libyan government expressed appreciation to "all countries who participated in this operation" and gave special thanks to "the United States of America and the Republic of Cyprus."
The transitional government established in Tripoli after the fall of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi in 2011 has suffered many humiliations, including the kidnapping of its prime minister by a small group of militiamen and the recent sacking of its Parliament by a lightly armed mob. But the loss of control of its oil revenue, despite days of bluster by the prime minister at the time, Ali Zeidan, appeared to shake the government far more seriously.
Almost as soon as the tanker reached international waters last week, the transitional Parliament voted to remove Mr. Zeidan from office, even before a consensus on who would succeed him could be reached. Parliament made the interim defense minister, Abdullah al-Thinni, the acting prime minister for a term of two weeks.
Now the American intervention has dealt a serious blow to perhaps the Libyan government's greatest foe, Ibrahim Jathran, the 33-year-old leader of the eastern Libyan militia that blockaded the ports and tried to sell the oil.
Mr. Jathran, a former rebel who fought against Colonel Qaddafi, was initially named to lead a force protecting the oil infrastructure. He has since allied himself with the so-called federalist movement demanding more power, autonomy and oil revenue for the nation's eastern region, which contains most of Libya's reserves. He has refused to reopen the ports until the central government agrees to investigate allegations of corruption in its oil sales and give the east a larger cut of the proceeds.
America's willingness to foil his illicit exports goes a long way to level the balance of power. The government in Tripoli has been unable to force Mr. Jathran to reopen the ports or allow the official sale of the oil. Now, he appears unable to sell the oil on his own, returning both sides to a stalemate — with the oil remaining in place.
Still, even as the tanker sailed back, there were reminders that the situation was not Libya's only source of political instability. A series of car bombings on Monday at a military academy graduation ceremony in Benghazi killed at least eight people, most believed to be graduating cadets, and wounded more than a dozen, hospital and security officials said.
Islamist militants in Benghazi, who oppose federalists like Mr. Jathran, have been waging a campaign of bombings and assassinations usually aimed at former members of Qaddafi security forces. But Monday's attack appeared to be the first time the militants have targeted recruits to Libya's fledgling national army, cadets with no possible ties to the Qaddafi government.


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Miracle Shih Tzu › Dog Videos
Please enjoy our dog videos, our attempts at cinematography. We are always in the process of planning, filming, or editing new videos as time allows, so check back often for new updates. You can also subscribe to our You Tube Channel to get announcements when new videos are posted.
Our informational videos are listed first followed by those we made just for fun.
We hope you enjoy what you see. If you have suggestions for new instructional videos that would help make your life easier with your Shih Tzu please let us know by filling out the form at the end of this page.
Click on the links below to view the dog videos.
This video shows how we bathe our puppies at Miracle Shih Tzu. Our puppies usually receive at least two and usually more baths before they go to their forever homes.
View How to Bathe a Puppy
We wanted to show our viewers how to properly clean a Shih Tzu's ear. This process works equally well on any breed whose ears drop and continue to grow hair. We discuss how to remove hair and ear wax in a gentle way.
View How to Clean A Dog's Ears
Some dogs just don't want to take their medicine. In this video, you will see a very stubborn dog who refuses all attempts at getting a tiny pill down.
Buddy and Bandit are curious and playful. They are full of energy and ready to tackle the next adventure. Watch as they play and learn.
The world is amazing to a tiny puppy of seven weeks.
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No matter how many litters we raise, we are always awed at how cute puppies are when they first start to walk, run or even eat solid foods for the first time.
These puppies have some help from the canine grownups.
View Puppy Diaries: First Steps
Jake was one of Shih Tzu Puppies who just seemed to have a special charisma about him. It was hard to catch the full range of his true personality, but we tried on this video.
One of my favorites -- I love snow, but I will never quite get used to the cold that accompanies our long winters. Dogs love it, though!! While you're enjoying the video, why not read up on winter time safety (all on the same webpage)
View: Puppy Diaries: Hanna and the Snowy Day
Kermit was one of those very laid back puppies, just like his father Mr. Kool Beans. We never admit we have favorites, but this one came very close. Read about why we think Shih Tzu Puppies are the Best.
View Puppy Diaries: Kermit's Big Adventure
I knew there was something unique about this litter when I observed two of the puppies wagging their tails as they nursed from their mom at 12 hours old!!
View: Three Malti-Poo Sisters
There's no such thing as a perfect breed, (or hybrid) but some of our clients rate the Mal-Shi as top on the list.
View: Aspen
We are blessed to have four distinct seasons here in the North East USA and we love each one, but especially Spring after a long hard winter. I think our dogs do too. This page also has the video Aspen and a short description of the Maltese-Shih Tzu Designer Dog.
View: A Spring Day
A slide show featuring the litter Hanna had with all five black puppies who were almost identical. See if you can find the differences in each puppy. There were three girls and two boys. They all inherited their black coloration from their sire, Sir. Fletcher. The slide show is currently found on our page about Shih Tzu Coat Colors.
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Some Shih Tzu dogs have problems with anal glands. Learn why and what you can do to reduce the pain and help cure the problem.
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Oct 30, 19 01:12 PM
Giardia in Shih Tzu Dogs, as known as giardiasis produces a variety of GI symptoms. Symptoms, lifecycle, treatment, and prevention.
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More than 13 percent of America's school-age population requires special education today, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In raw numbers, that's more than six million children who could benefit from additional learning tools and teacher support each and every school day. Despite this evident need, many educational institutions across the county are struggling to staff special education positions because of a national shortage of qualified teachers and clinicians. These challenges leave both schools and the students they serve struggling to meet academic goals. However, districts and schools that have embraced online learning are able to leverage online tools for special education to successfully provide the federally mandated services that students who are struggling to overcome learning disabilities require.
Companies, like PresenceLearning, offer schools and parents "anytime anywhere" access to a nationwide network of highly qualified speech language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), special education teachers, and mental and behavioral health professionals who work directly with students via web-based videoconferencing using a full suite of online tools and evidence-based therapeutic activities.
But is it really effective? Recent research funded by the Department of Education shows that the PresenceLearning solution yields equal or better outcomes compared to national norms for traditional speech therapy.
Allison Oxford, Director of Instructional Support Services at Murray County Schools in Georgia experienced success first hand. Murray County Schools had trouble finding speech-language pathologists to serve the needs of their students. They decided to try online speech therapy. "They are digital natives, this generation; and they are much more engaged in computer activities than face-to-face," Oxford notes in this video. By leveraging online therapists, Oxford explains that it's like having an additional case manager on staff. And students really enjoy and engage with the format making it a successful strategy for the school, staff, and students.
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During the early 1960s, a powerful new form of opiate-based painkiller and intravenous anesthetic called fentanyl became generally available in the medical community. Fentanyl, also known by the trade names Duragesic® and Actiq®, was at least 80 times more potent than morphine, which limited its legal use to surgical anesthetic procedures and advanced pain management for cancer patients and others who could tolerate opiate-based painkillers. One form of fentanyl, Actiq®, was commonly administered as a oral lozenge or lollipop. This form of fentanyl is also known in the illegal drug world as a "perc-o-pop."
A perc-o-pop is no run-of-the-mill painkiller. Patients who are prescribed Actiq® lozenges or lollipops are generally in excruciating pain as a result of heart surgery or cancer treatments. Fentanyl is also administered through transdermal patches known by the trade name Duragesic® and is highly controlled by federal law. The street drug version of a perc-o-pop is quite often stolen from authorized pharmacies or directly from patients who depend on the lozenge or lollipop for pain management.
One reason a fentanyl perc-o-pop is such a popular street drug is the ease of administration. Users do not need elaborate drug kits filled with intravenous needles, glass pipes or butane torches. A perc-o-pop can simply be placed in the mouth and allowed to dissolve naturally. Fentanyl penetrates the blood/brain barrier exceptionally quickly, which means the effects can be felt within minutes of ingestion.
Perc-o-pops are also used as substitutes for heroin, which can be difficult to obtain on the street at times. The problem is that a perc-o-pop is much more potent than an average hit of heroin, which means overdoses from Fentanyl are a definite risk drug users face. Other forms of fentanyl, including the liquid contents of Duragesic® transdermal patches, can also be injected intravenously or held under the tongue much like a perc-o-pop.
Perc-o-pops also go by a number of other street drug names, such as Apache, China girl, China white, Dance fever, Friend, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, Tango and Cash and Lollipop.
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i don't know how long ago you posted that but if it's still relevant and you see this, i agree with anon19403.
I know you hate doctors but speak with your father's doctor, voice your concerns and suggest gradually lowering the dose with him/her, tell them that you want to minimize any withdrawal symptoms.
knowing how potent fentanyl is, i can't imagine the doctor prescribed it lightly and any doctor who would prescribe this sort of thing should be prepared to deal with the possibility of a resulting addiction.
Work with your doctor; you don't wan to be on your own with this stuff and this way the doctor can always be held accountable should anything bad happen.
also don't
keep your dad in the dark. talk to him first and see what his reaction is. voice your concerns and explain the logic behind them. and of course, remind him that you love him and want what is best. best of luck hon. my heart goes out to you.
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Anne123 does your father want help? That is the first step.
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the best way to help would be to lower the dose gradually "weening off" controlled by the doctor should be fairly painless and successful and of course done properly as doctors orders.
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My 54 year old dad is taking these pain patches..can't believe a doctor would be OK with giving someone these..he is now addicted and acts like a heroin dope..I hate doctors, they should rename them drug dealers!..they are what they are..if anyone has any advice on how to help me get my dad into rehab..feel free to let me know
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First things first, this book is an attractive print coming in from Uganda. I rarely see the print quality of The Triangle in other Ugandan books printed at home. You will also notice the size. It's not another short story out of Uganda. No; it's a full 366 paged novel that is divided into two parts- Book One and Book Two (poetically speaking I would have wanted a Book Three to add to the meaning of the title). So what did I think of it after the visual impression? Read on.
The Triangle is a novel that is set in Buganda of the late 1800's. It picks from real life events in the Kingdom and the actors playing in the political works of the day. The Kabaka's family and his government, the French (Catholics), the Brits (Anglicans), the Arabs (Muslims) and the colonialists.
What Nakisanze tries to add is personality. She attempts this by using a range of characters such as Mwanga, Nagawa, Kalinda, Father Leonardo, Reverend Clement, Richard, Kawaddwa and more. I believe the idea is to show the human side to the events that were happening in the kingdom at the time. However, there are a lot of characters in this novel, sometimes it's hard keeping up with who is who.
I feel that should not be problematic if the characters were memorable or had depth. Or if the events were well built and transitioned with ease.
There seems to be a lot of on-the-surface storytelling. Revealing a lot of externalities, but little internal struggle. It's like a robotic tale, little consciousness from the characters. The strong characters to me include Sekitto and Babirye, perhaps it's their small role in the whole tale that makes them most believable. They act authentically.
The problem with picking on events that happened is that we know what happened so the writer must be very skilled at humanising the story to make us part of it and not just spectators. I wanted to be present, feeling anxiety, pain, hope, loss but I wasn't able to most of the time. The author fails to convincingly humanise the story.
The Triangle is based on very many three pronged issues. There's Buganda's three kings in one year; the struggle for influence between the French, the British and the Arabs; the Christians, the Arabs and the traditionalists; Kalinda, Nagawa and Mwanga.
The triangles are there. However, despite their historical truth, are they justified in this book?
Let's take for the one that has no historical place – Kalinda, Nagawa and Mwanga. The blurb of the novel seems to be centred around the page – Kalinda, and the Kabaka's wife – Nagawa and their "rivalry". The blurb says "…the beauty of Mwanga's second wife, Nagawa threatens his relationship with the Kabaka." With this in mind, I expected some tense moments, something more than suspicion that is never fulfilled. There was a lot of mention about how the two looked at each suspiciously, but beyond that, nothing.
For the issue of Mwanga and the martyring of the Christians, still the author draws more from the known history and does little to impress on the reader how much a threat these people were.
This is where I fault the characterisation.
It's hard to find a strong character in this book. We know a lot about them buy barely get to know or understand them or the stories surrounding them. When it seems a character has been built well, then their story gets to an unexpected ending or "pause".
Kalinda, for example, is meant to be a key character at least according to the blurb but there's nothing memorable about him. His homosexual relationship with Mwanga is immediately obvious but it's just that. He makes very strange decisions that cannot be backed up by reason. When he "betrays" the Kabaka whom he loves, it is not only unprecedented but confusing seeing as he's not particularly enthralled with his new found religion.
For a time, I am wondering whether I remembered the Bishop Hannington story properly. Where does Mwanga's suspicion come from? His brutality? Is it from his smoking of drugs? Why can't his erratic behaviour be properly documented and given flesh.
The foreign characters in the book also leave a lot to be desired in terms of what they bring to the story. Richard seems to be the more believable of all them all. The others get lost in translation every now and then. Reverend Clement, Father Leonardo both look like cosmetic characters.
There is more urgency to the story in part two where a vicious Kabaka, Kalema, takes stage. It seems the book almost came alive as it drew to a close.
Nonetheless, many of the stories are incongruous and move unexpectedly. There are very many dots left to the reader to connect which reduces on the ease and enjoyment of reading. Perhaps the fires in the palace, the disappearance of a page, the involvement of Ankole, the death of Bukenya should make sense but it seems like one has to first read the history of Buganda to connect these dots yet I think the book should be trying to do it the other way round – show; do not tell.
The typos, the misspellings, are the most distracting. Nakisanze claims at the end of her book that any mistakes are hers but she owed it to the list of people she names to avoid these mistakes. The number of times rifle was spelt riffle; Kabalega being called Kabalenga, a rash being called a rush…, bitten spelt as beaten, were too many.
This book was ambitious. Trying to give a backstory to actual historical events is not easy. However, I think Nakisanze fails to ably handle the sheer number of events she was tackling in writ, the depth of the characters, the movement of the stories and the believability of the conflicts. I failed to get something to grab onto.
Frankly speaking, this novel lacked soul.
This review was written, for Turn The Page, by Joel Benjamin Ntwatwa.
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Edina I is a 35mm film viewfinder camera made by Wirgin and produced in 1953. This model's name changed as Edixa I in the same year. [1]
It has a rapid wind lever, and various lens and shutter combinations like Edinar 43mm f/2.8 or f/3.5 lens in Vario, Velio or Pronto shutters.
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- original manual for Edina I and II at Michael Butkus Jr.'s [1]
- manual for Edina I and II, HTML version, at F. and S. Marriott's [2]
- Wirgin Edina at www.collection-appareils.fr
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With this column on hiatus for a couple of weeks, I'm glad to be back, checking out a bunch of bargains and special events for readers.
I made a stop at Eckert's Country Store in Belleville and quickly found a couple of kitchen essentials — at least for me — at the front of the store. Spend a whopping $1.59 for a magnetic Clean/Dirty mini plastic sign for your dishwasher. It saves a lot of comments like "You just put dirty plates in with the clean ones." (But, I can't help you if you don't remember to flip the sign around so the correct message is showing.)
In the same area, look for the 99 cent cake testers. They're an improvement over the one the one I own. Mine disappears into the drawer where I keep my baking utensils because it is nothing more than a long wire with a twisted look on the end. It's easy to miss among the spatulas, etc. The Eckert's version has a bright plastic topper on it, so you can't miss it.
Both of these gadgets are perfect inexpensive gifts for a housewarming or a kitchen shower.
Don't miss the Container Workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ahner Greenhouse at 415 W. Hanover St. in New Baden. Bring your containers and let an expert help you plant your pots. Choose your plants, add soil and then plant. It's nice to keep the mess at the greenhouse and not your house. You must RSVP in advance to 618-588-4215 with the number of people and pots so the staff can be ready and there will be enough snacks and drinks.
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Got a child who enjoys figuring out how things work? Target stores are carrying a line of kits called Rube Goldberg playsets from Wonderology. They are inspired by the famous American cartoonist and inventor, best known for his hilarious and complex contraptions devised to perform simple tasks. For example, can you use a basketball, a monkey and a tightrope to launch an acrobat? You bet! With the $14.99 kit, and many others, kids discover and learn about STEM-based principles. I saw a good selection at the Belleville store. Prices range from $9.99 to $19.99.
Saturday is Earth Day and IKEA has lots of sustainable activities, sales and giveaways at the St. Louis store. Plus, the international retailer has dropped prices from last year on a wide variety of goods, from a four-tier Hemnes open shelf unit in white or dark brown stain (almost 3 feet tall) for $59.99 (last year, $79.99) to a beautiful stainless steel serving bowl for $4.99 (last year, $6.99). Check out many more deals at the St. Louis store or at ikea.com.
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combines all the qualities required to enable the player to follow out every conceivable nuance of tone and movement—lightness, firmness, and elasticity. The stick of the modern violin bow (Fig. 8) is made of Brazilian lance-wood (Duguetia quitarensis) or of Snake-wood (Brosimum aubletii); it is cut straight, following the grain of the wood, and afterwards slightly bent by exposure to heat. Although many trials have been made no wood has been found to possess the necessary qualities in the same degree as those mentioned.
The nut (c, Fig. 9) is made either of ebony or tortoise-shell. For violin, tenor, and violoncello bows white horse-hair is used; for double-bass bows (which are made of beech wood) black.
The hair (b) is inserted in the head (e) and the nut of the bow, and can be made tighter or looser by turning the screw (d). The hair from the tail of stallions is preferred, as being stronger, more even, and free from greasiness. The friction on the string is increased by the application of rosin. From 175 to 250 hairs are put into a violin bow. Tourte fixed the length of a violin-bow to 29–29½ inches, of a tenor bow to 29, and of a violoncello bow to 28½–28¾. The bows of Tourte's own make are still considered the best, and command a high price; though not a few modern bow-makers have turned out very good bows, which frequently go under his name.
BOWING. This term is used in a twofold sense, corresponding to the German terms 'Bogenführung' and 'Strichart' respectively. In the first it designates in a general way the action of the bow on stringed instruments, and in that sense we speak of a style and method of bowing, or of the bowing of a player. In the second it means the particular manner in which a phrase or passage is to be executed, and the signs by which such a manner is usually marked; and in that sense we speak of the bowing of a phrase or passage.
1. Bowing (Bogenführung). While the left hand of the violin-player fixes the tone, and thereby does that which for the piano-player is already done by the mechanism of the instrument,—and while his correctness of intonation (supposing his ear to be accurate) depends on the proficiency of his left hand, as with the piano-player it depends on the tuner's proficiency,—it is the action of the violinist's right hand, his bowing, which, analogous to the pianist's touch, makes the sound spring into life; it is through the medium of the bow that the player realises his ideas and feelings. It is therefore evident that 'bowing' is one of the most important and difficult parts of the art of violin-playing, and that the excellence of a player, and even of a whole school of violin-playing, to a great extent depends on its method of bowing. The progress of the art of bowing closely followed the gradual perfection of the bow itself. As long as the stick of the bow was stiff and unpliable and the hair could not be made tighter or looser at pleasure, we can hardly speak of an art of bowing; for that art can only be practised with an elastic bow, which yields to the slightest pressure of the fingers. As long as the violin-player had merely to double the singers' part, no other nuances but piano and forte were required from him. These the stiff bow could produce, but nothing more. When at the beginning of the 18th century the violin began to emancipate itself from the position of a mere accompanyist, and entered on its glorious career of a solo-instrument, under such masters as Corelli and Vivaldi, it was only by the use of an elastic bow that it could acquire the faculty of producing various nuances and shades of tone. Tartini was the first to make the stick at all elastic, and must therefore be considered the next great advancer of the art of bowing. His work, 'L'Arte dell' Arco,' probably gives us a correct idea of the bowing of his time. A full broad tone, a variety of combinations of tied and detached notes, arpeggios with firm bow (no 'springing bow' as yet),—are the main features of his bowing. The full development, however, of all the powers of the violin was only possible with the modern bow, as first made by Tourte of Paris. The


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- Furnished with a desk and chair. Filing cabinet is also available depending on the country.
- 5 credits per month to book conference rooms
- Post and package handling
- Guaranteed deskspace in the common area
- 2 credits per month to book conference rooms
- Mail and packaging (£50/month) is available depending on the country.
- Permanent desk at your selected location
- Weekly events and workshops
- Introductions to investors
LocationAv. Paulista 1374 - Bela Vista São Paulo, SP 01310-100
Nearby transport
Metro Station Trianon MASP - Green line in front
Parking available within the building
Consolação, Av. 9 de Julho, Av. Brigadeiro Luis Antônio, Av. Rebouças, Av. Sumaré, Av. Pacaembú, Av. 23 de Maio, Radial Leste
Bike storage available within the building. Bike share stations nearby.
Unique to this building
Outdoor Space
From balconies to rooftops, our al fresco spaces offer landscaped environments for coffee, yoga, lunch or one-on-ones.
Brainstorming Room
Get the ideas flowing in a space designed for spitballing, thanks to writeable walls and standup-friendly furniture.
Bike Storage
Rows of hooks and racks keep your prized velo safe on the premises, just pop a wheelie into your spot.
Included Amenities
Onsite Staff
Our team are here for you throughout the working week, from front-desk service to personalised support.
Cleaning Services
Around the clock, our cleaning crew helps keep common areas, meeting rooms, and private offices looking their spiffiest.
Phone Booths
These soundproofed alcoves provide comfortable sanctuaries for conducting private calls and video chats.
Fruit water
Refreshing fruit water to keep you and your guests hydrated throughout the day.
Conference Rooms
Dedicated meeting spaces include A/V equipment and unexpected details such as customised wallpaper and marble tables.
Every floor has its own space stocked with a business-class printer, office supplies and a paper shredder.
High-speed Internet
Hook yourself up to hard-wired Ethernet or secure Wi-Fi, including IT support and guest log-in functionality.
Micro-Roasted Coffee
Stay caffeinated throughout the day with an infinite stream of freshly roasted coffee.
Professional & social events
From workshops to thought-leader panels and cheese tastings, our programming helps you nurture a strong team culture.
Unique common areas
The heart and soul of our locations, these lounges are living room-style spaces designed for creativity, comfort and productivity.
Events at Paulista 1374
Whether you're seeking knowledge, inspiration or just a good time, there's always something worthwhile happening here. Check out our latest events:
Atendimentos | Amo Massagem e Bem Estar
Posher | Manicure e Sobrancelha
Aniversário dos Librianos
Atendimentos Especiais | DrenoDetox
Os 4 Pilares do Desenvolvimento Humano na Era 4.0 - Planejamento
Os 4 Pilares do Desenvolvimento Humano na Era 4.0 - Gestão do Tempo
The community management team adds a personal, professional touch to each WeWork building and is committed to empowering members in every possible way.
Our Unique Coworking Spaces on Avenida Paulista
Located inside the former Banco Real building, WeWork Paulista is not your average coworking space. Our grand designs here show that we've thought through every detail: from private offices fit for teams of one or 100 to our art-filled meeting rooms, comfy common areas, and an outdoor space that's perfect for after-work networking. With a design theme inspired by the Modern Art Week of 1922, our interiors at pay homage to the area's artistic roots with custom pieces and pops of color. You've never seen an office space like this before. Book a tour today and get your team's inspiration flowing.


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Celebrity life coach Lauren Zander was recently quoted in the Experience Life magazine in her response to the question, "What are the biggest barriers to change?" Her response,
"I think being human is an amazing privilege"
and I think we are often really bad at it. People don't know how to get unstuck.
They don't understand that they're a creation and a mystery, and that they can evolve and develop. It's just not something we're taught."
So where does one start? With a vision, a dream, a goal, and tangible arrival point. So often we limit ourselves to what we think we can do rather than focusing on the possibilities of what might be if we just allow ourselves the freedom to go beyond our limits.
From a young age, we define ourselves as good or bad at certain characteristics. We label ourselves as intelligent if we are good at reading or we label ourselves as athletic if we are fast runners. Based on our experiences and how others describe us, we begin to set boundaries and limits for ourselves.
I see this most often in everyday women who come to me with the goal of losing weight. They see themselves as overweight, undisciplined, and inactive.
These women, however, get stuck in the thought process. They either assume they "are" or they "are not."
But, being healthy and fit is merely a direct result of daily choices just as being unhealthy and unfit is a direct result of daily choices. It's that simple.
Those who are flexible, stretch. Those who are strong, lift weights. Those who are full of energy, eat healthy food. Those who are hydrated, drink water. Anyone can stretch, lift, drink water or eat healthy. Change, therefore, is simply taking action in the same direction. Here's a small exercise to help make my point.
Take a piece of paper and divide it into three columns.
In the far right, make a list of characteristics you consider required of your "best self." They may include a thin waist, firm thighs, pretty skin, etc.
In the middle column, write the equivalent action required. For example, you might write: lift weights with Sandy 3 times per week, follow nutrition plan, or do cardio 5 times per week.
Then, in the left column, write behaviors and choices the directly impact the action in the middle column. For example, schedule other appointments around workouts with Sandy, pack the entire week's meals in advance, or wake up at 6:00 am an exercise before work.
You see, your "BEST SELF" is simply including daily choices and actions that magnifying those characteristics you like. If you start doing the activities in the first column you automatically get the results in the last column. It's inevitable.
I'd love your comments about thoughts that "get you stuck" or "hold you back" as well as the simple action that can set you free to become your best self.
Ultimately --
That is the first secret.
If you make the right choice, you can look forward to a younger, more confident, and happier you


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Angelina Jolie dished on her kids' personalities and her cooking skills in the latest issue of Vogue.
The celebrity mom of six shared with the magazine that her kitchen skills are coming along – a bit. She shared that she's getting a bit better at cooking bacon. Angelina then admits that her son Pax, 6, is better in the kitchen than she is. "I'm not the best cook. Pax is a better cook than me. Pax likes to cook. But I try to when I can. Any house that we're in, we all chip in. But the kids are very sweet … so enthusiastic anytime I cook. Especially Maddox, he's just this little man that's very supportive of me – it's like he's raised me a bit. So I cooked them all breakfast before school this morning, and he has that kind of 'Thanks, Mom! Good job!' "
The kids have a family dog named Jacques and she tells the interviewer "someone found a lizard yesterday", and little Shiloh wanted to add another "interesting" animal to their family: "Shiloh found a dead bird, so she came in and said, 'Can I have a dead pet?' And I'm . . . 'Uh-uh, I don't think it's healthy, honey. I think they have to put him in a box,' and I had to run out to find, like, a taxidermy bird. I just worked it out for her."
You certainly have to keep your sense of humor as a parent because kids come up with the craziest ideas – always keeping us on our toes!


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How to Be Presidential According to Robert's Rules
Serving as president (or grand factotum, or whatever title is given to the presiding/chief executive officer) gives you the unparalleled opportunity to make a difference in your group's work. However, before you ever think about buckling down and implementing your bold ideas, you need to get familiar with the basics.
Your success as president depends on your willingness to absorb a lot in a short time. You need to take these actions before you call your first meeting to order:
Get a current copy of your group's adopted parliamentary authority. If that authority is Robert's Rules, be careful not to buy one of the many knock-offs of the title or an early edition that authorized revisions have long since superseded.
Read and understand your organization's charter, bylaws, special rules of order, and standing rules. You've probably already read these documents at least once if you're a member of the organization, but read them again as if it were your first time. Pay attention to any of your rules that seem to be in conflict with the way things have been done lately, and set a course to do things according to the rules under your leadership.
During meetings of your organization, you have these duties:
Determine whether a quorum is present and call the meeting to order.
Bring business before the meeting according to your order of business.
Recognize members who seek and are entitled to the floor.
Put all legitimate motions before the group.
Enforce the rules of debate, and grant all members who want to speak in debate the opportunity to do so, subject to the rules and limits of debate.
Conduct the votes on all questions, and determine and announce the results.
Rule improper motions out of order.
Decide questions of order, or ask the members to decide, when you're in doubt.
Respond to parliamentary inquiries or points of information.
Conclude the meeting by declaring it adjourned when voted by the members, when the appointed hour for adjournment arrives, or when an emergency arises and safety demands it.
Along with polishing up your presiding skills and techniques, you can adopt a few practices to ensure the quality of your meetings. The tips that follow are recommendations for producing effective meetings that run smoothly.
Keep your rules handy.
Plan your meeting.
Insist on following fundamental procedures.
Make sure the members know what they're voting on.
Avoid the temptation to say, "You've heard the motion. Those in favor say 'Aye.'" Much of the time, the members haven't heard the motion, and confusion will inevitably erupt — if not before the vote, then right afterward. Save the time wasted by confusion and outbursts, and be clear about the exact wording of the question that the next vote decides.
If there was ever a key to success as a presiding officer, maintaining the appearance of impartiality is it. Members may know that you have an agenda for the organization. In fact, you were probably elected because you have some vision and ability.
But when you're presiding over the meeting, leave it to your members to do all the debating; step back and let things take care of themselves. You'll sink your ship of state if you attempt to throttle members unjustly or take advantage of their ignorance of proper form or procedure.
The presiding officer who helps the assembly arrive at its true deliberative will is the winner on all counts.
As your group's president, you're more than likely also the chief administrative officer. You have to countersign checks and attest to resolutions published as extracts of the minutes (such as those furnished to banks when opening or changing info on accounts). If your group buys or sells any real estate or enters into any contracts, your signature is the seal of the organization.
Your bylaws may also assign other duties to the president. You may be considered a member of all your standing committees, and you probably have some responsibility to make committee appointments.


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Fishing vessels that deploy gill nets snare and drown at least 400,000 seabirds every year, and the actual figure could be considerably higher, according to research published in the June edition of an academic journal devoted to conservation.
The study, in the journal Biological Conservation, uncovered reports of 81 species of birds killed by gill nets, including penguins, ducks and some critically endangered ones like the waved albatross. One of its three authors, Cleo Small, called the estimated toll a bare minimum, saying that data on the deaths from many areas were either nonexistent or too old to be useful.
"It's quite startling," said Dr. Small, who heads the global seabird program at the British conservation group BirdLife International, which sponsored the study. "In Japan, for example, some populations have already been extirpated on islands. Some colonies have disappeared where there is gill net fishing, and in other areas they have dramatically declined."
Other academic studies have estimated that a minimum of 160,000 additional birds are killed each year by longline fishing, she said. Longlines, which dangle baited hooks from lines that can stretch for miles, are widely used in commercial fishing.
Gill nets, mesh nets that are much smaller, are used both by commercial and small local fishermen. Anchored in the water by weights and buoys, they are designed to snare fish by their gills, but they can catch any creature that is too large to swim through the mesh. Conservationists say that includes large numbers of sea turtles and mammals like porpoises, seals and even whales.
Nearly half of the seabirds killed by gill nets were in a section of ocean stretching from the northern tip of Africa to north of Greenland and Scandinavia. The bird catch was said to be especially high around Iceland, a prolific seabird habitat, where researchers estimated that 100,000 birds die every year.
But at least 140,000 die annually in the northwest Pacific, an area extending from the Aleutian Islands west and south to Russia and China, the study said.
Losses in United States coastal fisheries appeared to be smaller. In a 2011 survey of 28 coastal fisheries using data from 2005, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration counted fewer than 7,800 birds caught in all types of nets, although some academic studies suggest that gill nets may kill tens of thousands of one species, the marbled murrelet.
Seabird populations are falling faster than other types of birds, and gill nets have long been identified as a main reason, the researchers said. Huge drifting gill nets were estimated to be killing 500,000 birds annually before a United Nations moratorium on large driftnets took effect in 1992.
Most of the gill net toll involves seabirds that dive into the ocean in search of fish. Many birds were once able to see the nets from above and avoid them, but modern nets made of monofilament are all but invisible.
Reducing seabird deaths is hard, as there are few proven ways to deter them. California has sharply cut the toll by banning gill nets in some shallow waters. Other efforts, like setting gill nets at night and placing lights and sonar-style "pingers" on them, have shown some success.
But many of the options are either too expensive or unworkable for local fishermen, who are major users of gill nets, said George Wallace, a vice president at the American Bird Conservancy. And there are so many small fishing enterprises that merely reaching and educating the proprietors is a monumental task, he added.
Most fishermen, nevertheless, want to reduce bycatches if it is economically possible, Mr. Wallace said. "Fishermen want to catch fish," he said. "That's what they can sell. They don't want to tie up their lines with seabirds and sea turtles."


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this section needed one of these.
the notice board is now here for your notices, feel free to post RP details, Bounties on other players, Buyers wanted (for orphaned slaves) notices, RP recruitment notices.
etc. etc. etc.
I figured that if we wanted to post something like that that we would need to put it up somewhere stupid, where it would be instantly lost.
now to lay down some rules.
NO spamming, flaming, etc on the notice board.
IF one of your notices becom irrelevant, please edit the post rather than posting that it has become irrelevant, this keeps the thread smaller and easier for all involved.
NO posting on here as a response to a notice, please PM the person who posted the notice, or contact the IC.
DO feed your GM.
PLEASE respect others rights and keep to player ettiquette, at all times.
this being said, please use this thread well, I would rather it not get locked.


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Living to Murder
A musician says, "I live to make music." A track star declares, "I'm alive when I run." The murderous criminal reaches a point where they say, "I live to kill." When a grizzly in Yellowstone gets a taste of human flesh and blood, they have to send out a kill squad to bring down the marauder.
The godly father in Proverbs reveals that it's not only bears that get a taste for blood. The passion to murder can become so strong that the evil person doesn't live to eat, they live to take lives. A wise son must know the reality of this threat and stay far away from the trail that this human bear haunts.
"Absolutely do not enter the path of the wicked. Don't take even one stride in the way of evil men. Avoid it, don't pass near it. Turn away and pass on by. For this violent criminal eats the bread of cruelty and drinks the wine of murderous violence." Proverbs 4:14-17
In Genesis 6 God told Noah He would destroy the world because murderous violence had spread like an epidemic through the human race. In Proverbs 1:8ff the wise father exposed the seductive power of a gang that lived to destroy life. In Proverbs 2:12-15 he again warned his son against this threat (Prov. 2:12-15). Knowing the power of repetition, the wise dad returns to his warning. Unlike a video game, there's no restart button when the bleeding begins.
LORD, over and over again we mourn the loss of life as mass murder plagues our schools, malls, and theaters. Help us not to ignore the warning signs. Help us realize that evil in the human heart is so bad that an individual can actually live to shed blood. Give us the courage to expose those we see who are beginning to walk down this bloody path.
For more from Dave Wyrtzen please visit TruthEncounter.com!
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Soul Jazz Presents
Soul Jazz Records are an independent British record label based in London. The label started in 1992 to draw "cross cultural connections between various music genres". These genres include reggae, soul, ska, dub, jazz, Brazilian music, and Latin music.
Run by Stuart Baker, the label specialises in re-releasing much sought after music from around the world on compilations with high quality remastered sound.
QR+ are excited to feature an extensive range from this incredible collection of recordings!