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It has been Connecticut College's best season in the history of their women's soccer program. It was their first appearance in the NESCAC Championship game, along with both their first trip to extra time and penalties this season. Somehow they found a way. In spite of conceding a goal after leading the Ephs 1-0 for over 55 minutes, they found a way. It has just been one of those seasons for the Camels.
Camel sophomore keeper Bryanna Montalvo managed 12 saves against the Eph onslaught, carrying the Camels through regular time, then the two extra time periods, only to see junior defender, doubling as back-up keeper, Amanda Onofrio, go between the sticks during the shootout, but it was a decision well made by Camel head coach Norm Riker and a job well done by Onofrio, as she parried away three Eph penalties to lift the Camels to their first ever NESCAC Championship in school history across all sports.
The Ephs and the Camels found themselves all square after each had sent five takers up to the penalty spot, but the sixth round made the difference, as senior Rebecca Raymond slotted past Eph senior keeper Hannah Van Wetter, before watching Onofrio guess the right way to parry Eph sophomore Katie Wardlaw's attempt to force the penalty shootout into its seventh round away from the goalmouth.
The tension was palpable not only during the shootout, but also throughout the game, as both side gave everything they had to come out on top.
The Ephs had the lion's share of possession and chances throughout the game, and their first good chance in the ninth minute on a counterattack, as sophomore Kristi Kirshe led the charge, running the full length of the field with the ball, barreling through multiple defenders, but Montalvo kept the game scoreless as she redirected Kirshe's shot out of danger at full stretch.
Twenty minutes later, the Ephs surely thought they had opened the scoring, as Kirshe once again ran at the Camel defense, this time weaving around multiple defenders and showing incredible strength on the ball after receiving an inch-perfect past from freshman Evan Gancedo. Her right-footed effort looked destined for the top corner but caromed off Montalvo's left post instead, allowing a Camel defender to smash the ball out of danger.
Four minutes later, the Camels made the Ephs rue their misfortune, as a Camel attacker won a free kick about 35 yards from goal. Raymond took the free kick, striking a ball on goal that looked to dip just under Van Wetter's crossbar, but Van Wetter elevated, tipping the onto the crossbar, but it ricocheted back into play, falling perfectly for freshman Alexa Tribelli to bury into the back of the net, past a helpless Van Wetter.
The Ephs looked shell-shocked for the remainder of the first half, as they tried to recover from their first concession in nearly 600 minutes of play, but they came out much stronger in the second half, putting enormous pressure on Montalvo's goal.
In spite of the pressure, the Camels had the first chance of the second half to score, as they once again won a free kick, this time from only 23 yards out on the left side. Raymond once again lined it up, sending the ball toward the back post, but Van Wetter did well to come off her line and take the ball out of midair.
Right before the hour-mark, the Ephs had their first chance at an equalizer. Eph senior Alison Magruder received a ball on the left side of the Eph attack and sent an early cross toward the back post, where Kirshe had broken away of her defender, but she could not direct her free header on target to test Montalvo.
Less than a minute later it was Eph sophomore Audrey Thomas' chance to equalize, as a deflected clearance fell right to her feet, but her shot once again was straight at Montalvo, who caught it with ease.
The equalizer looked more and more likely as time went on, but seemed less and less likely as the Camels each time found some way to see the ball out of danger.
Another golden chance for the Ephs to get on the board came in the 81st minute, as a lovely pass from Thomas was redirected by Eph senior Lilly Wellenbach into the path of the knifing Kirshe, but she flashed her shot across the face of goal and just wide of the left post.
The equalizer finally came six minutes later, and it couldn't have been anyone else except Kirshe. Fellow sophomore Maddie Swarr played a ball up to the penalty area to Kirshe, who controlled the pass wonderfully with her head, created space from her defender by showing incredible strength, then willed her right-footed effort into the left panel of the goal, finally putting a shot past Montalvo.
Just two minutes later, the Ephs thought they might just snatch a winner in regular time, as Kirshe almost bagged her second of the game. She once again received a pass from Swarr in the midfield, but when she turned and fired, Montalvo was there to welcome Kirshe's shot into her arms.
The Ephs carried the momentum into the first extra time period, winning a free kick under a minute in on the left side of the field for Wellenbach to send into the penalty area, but Eph junior Crystal Lewin couldn't quite get high enough to connect her head with the ball and force Montalvo into action again.
Two minutes later, it was the Camels' turn to line up a set-piece in a dangerous area. Sophomore Camel Cathy Higgins sent the ball from the right side of the field into the box, where it deflected off several players, ultimately falling very kindly to Tribelli, but she skied her half-volley well over Van Wetter's crossbar.
Three minutes later, the Ephs had their best chance at a game-winner, as Lewin received a pass from Kirshe, raced down the right touchline, and sent a ball in towards the near post looking for Kirshe, who beat Montalvo to the ball but just couldn't keep her shot down, as she launched a right-footed effort over the bar, allowing Camel supporters to breathe again.
As fatigue set in during the second half of extra time, both teams seemed a little more restrained going forward, but the one good chance came to the feet of Kirshe in the 103rd minute, as a smart exchange of passes ended with an open look for Kirshe just outside the Camel penalty area. However, her right-footed attempt had a little too much curl on it to nestle into the left panel.
Then it was onto penalties, and the Camels took the spoils. The game may go down as a draw, but there will be no result more celebrated in New London than this tie. The result brings the Camels' record to 15-2-1 on the season and the Ephs' to 16-1-1.
The Camels gain the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament, as they overturned both of their regular seasons losses this weekend, first defeating Bowdoin 1-0 on Saturday then downing the Ephs on penalties on Sunday.
The Ephs remain undefeated at home, but nevertheless await the NCAA's judgment for an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament. That decision will be made Monday afternoon at 1 PM EST.


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Bo Lang Gu
If you've been to the NYS Chinese Lantern Festival, you know that traditional Chinese music is an integral part of your experience. Twice a night, you can take in beautiful performances on classic instruments like the pi pa . In addition to these mini-concerts, music fills the Fairgrounds while you walk along the lanterns. This background orchestral sound aids in transporting you and enriching your cultural experience.
An instrument you've heard at the Lantern Festival but weren't aware of was the Bo Lang Gu.
Bo Lang Gu (Chinese: 拨浪鼓; pinyin: bō làng gǔ) is often referred to as a "rattle drum" in English. The instrument has existed in China since the Warring States period (Chinese: 战国; pinyin: Zhàn Guó). When it was invented it was used as a percussion instrument to harmonize with other instruments in musical pieces. Back in Zhan Guo times, it was called Tao (Chinese: 鼗; pinyin: táo).
Tao, or Bo Lang Gu, usually consists of one double-headed drum, a rod located at the bottom of the drum, and two pellets which are individually connected to the side of drum by a short cord. When you hold the rod and start twisting it back and forth, the pellets will strike the drum in a rhythmic fashion. Musicians found the sound made by Bo Lang Gu solemn and ceremonial when harmonizing with other ancient instruments. As a result, Bo Lang Gu was frequently seen among banquets and religious celebrations. However, street vendors in Song Dynasty did not think of art or music when they got their hands on Bo Lang Gu. They decided that it was the best tool to signal people to come out of their houses and spend money, and it was proven to be quite effective. This new tradition became so prevalent that very few people today know that Bo Lang Gu was an instrument before it was associated with candy, needles, and thread.
At our 2017 Chinese Culture Camp, our ethnic music/dance teacher will travel from Taiwan to Syracuse to bring this ancient musical instrument back to life. Please join us this July and make some joyful noise by using this epic instrument from ancient China!
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Roe pointed out that in 2012, he voted for the Stock Act, which prohibits members of Congress from profiting on non-public information and allows public disclosure of transactions.
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe said Thursday the federal government should hold the Chinese government accountable for its "lies, deceit and inaction," which allowed the coronavirus to spread rapidly and delayed the international response.
In a conference call with reporters, Roe detailed the Congressional response to the pandemic: a $2.2 trillion package that funded increases in testing and vaccine development; support for large and small businesses; and direct payments to taxpayers ($1,200 per individual, $2,400 for families and $500 for children).
Roe and other members of Congress have been getting regular briefings since late January from the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Homeland Security, National Institute of Health, Health and Human Services and the State Department.
"Just got a text from Dr. Arnold Hopland that his wife is doing fine," Roe said in a conference call with reporters. "She is free to go home as soon as the embassy clears the travel restriction."
Roe noted he has been talking to physician Arnold Hopland of Elizabethton -- who's on the cruise ship -- in conjunction with a number of federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Health and Human Services.
Roe voted against a House resolution appointing the impeachment managers who will prosecute Trump in the U.S. Senate.
"Serving East Tennesseans these past 11 years has been the honor of my life, and I will be forever grateful for the trust my friends and neighbors put in me to represent them. As someone who practiced medicine for over 30 years, I said I would serve five or six terms because I never intended this job to be a second career," Roe said in a prepared statement. "After prayerful consideration, I have decided to retire at the end of the 116th Congress."
Roe voted "no" on both articles of impeachment in the U.S. House on Wednesday night. The congressman joined his fellow Republicans in calling the impeachment process a "sham" and a "charade."
Roe, R-Tennessee, said MLB is "quite sensitive" to what Congress thinks about the plan. "The first meeting I had was with (Deputy Commissioner, Baseball Administration at Major League Baseball) Dan Halem," Roe told reporters. "He had written me a multi-page letter which I will be glad to share with you guys. He said 'Look, this is the very, very beginning of a negotiation.' He has agreed to come to the Tri-Cities at a time we can set up after the first of the year to discuss this with the communities."
"Everything I've been able to see, this is nothing but a political witch hunt," Roe, R-Tennessee, said. "I think we sooner we get this over, the better it will be for the country. This is what's frustrating for me: we've got veteran suicide...the USMCA (U.S.-Mexico-Canada) trade agreement that's not being done. It would create hundreds of thousands of jobs. It's hurting our farmers. We've got a budget that hasn't been done. We've got Surprise Medical Billing (legislation) that hadn't been done...(the impeachment inquiry) is sucking all the air out of the room and making everything harder to do."
The resolution stated that "an abrupt withdrawal of United States military personnel from certain parts of Northeast Syria is beneficial to adversaries of the United States government, including Syria, Iran, and Russia."
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe says he had read the transcript of Trump's telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine that got an impeachment inquiry rolling.
The chamber luncheon was held so Roe could give an update on what's happening in Congress and for an annual presentation of the U.S. Chamber's Spirit of Enterprise Award to Roe for his pro-business votes in 2018.
"It is a complete waste of time," Roe, R-Tennessee, said in a conference call with reporters. "We don't even know yet all of what happened on the Russia investigation, the Mueller investigation. We're still uncovering stuff that went on with FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court) abuse. I won't vote for another bill that doesn't have some protections from FISA. It turned out the Russia collusion was nothing. It was zero. I don't know what you impeach somebody for because you don't like him, I guess."


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Our annual Christmas trip to Branson is the best way to get into the holiday spirit!
Leaving Sunday after lunch, we travel to Clinton, OK to spend the night. The next day we continue our journey toward Branson. After checking into our hotel (Radisson Hotel) and eating dinner, the first show we will enjoy is Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai, an enchanting journey through the Orient with beautiful costumes and scenery.
Tuesday we will begin the day with Dublin's Irish Tenors and the Celtic Ladies Show. After lunch we will have a little free time to shop, then see the Miracle of Christmas Show at the beautiful Sight & Sound Theater. Our day ends with the Pierce Arrow Gold Show, a variety of hit country and pop music.
After our deluxe breakfast Wednesday morning, we start the day with Raiding the Country Vault Show, which tells the story of country music from the 1960's to the 2000's and is performed by an all-star cast! Our afternoon will be spent with everyone's favorite, Daniel O'Donnell. We will then have a little shopping time and end the day with the very talented and popular Duttons Show.
Our last day in Branson will be with the hilarious Russian comedian, Yakov Smirnoff, who is back for one week only! We will depart Branson after his show and head to Tulsa for the night.
The cost is single: $1278 per person; double: $970 per person; triple: $874 per person and quad: $828 per person. A $100 deposit PER PERSON reserves your space. A $500 PER PERSON deposit is due no later than August 16, with the remainder due no later than October 18. Cost includes transportation, lodging, all shows and meals IN Branson, and breakfast each morning.
Activity level: medium (need to be able to get/off bus 10-12 times a day in Branson)


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I've so far made a card using the gorgeously cute frog stamp set which I can see being as popular as last year's pandas. I used Lemon Lime twist ink and cardstock and cut an aperture into the top self stamped layer, which I also stamped with some Rich Razzleberry butterflies.
Next I made this so simple and very basic hand bag style gift bag which again had me going for the greens and whites... I didn't even spot the theme until I'd finished all three projects. I made this using one of the gorgeous designs from the freebie butterfly papers and made a fancy closure using a die I bought in the summer from Ebay. I added a touch of the gorgeous freebie ribbon and that just finished everything off nicely for me. Oh by the way, the little sentiment on the top of the box uses mirror foil which I get in my nails (obsessed with Primark £1 nail kits) which is perfect for little die cuts or backing small sentiments.
Finally I made a very simple yet beautiful mini album using the papers again and also more of that amazing ribbon. I finished it off with a sentiment using the tag topper punch and added an old school die cut butterfly using retired Butterfly Thinlits from Stampin' Up! I used Extra Thick Whisper White cardstock for this one.
All three projects have tutorial videos for more information which are accessed by clicking on the photos or by finding your way to my channel using this LINK.
If you're fancying some freebies go along and grab yourself some by investing in some Stampin' Up! goodies from any catalogue, so the current annual catalogue or the special seasonal catalogue and you also chalk up rewards for spending on the Clearance Rack. If you want to shop with me my hostess code for January is up on the top left of my blog, just enter that and you may also get a couple of freebies in the post. You can access my online Stampin' Up! store by clicking HERE or on the shop with me image at the side of this post.
Thanks for popping in and although it is unlike me to do a hard sell, I just really think these freebies are worth grabbing while you can, they really are gorgeous.
Have a great weekend!
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Dr. Eric Cobb is the creator and co-founder of Z-Health and one of the world's leading experts in harnessing the power of the neurology of movement to create extraordinary change in the human body. Using a holistic approach to training, based on the brain, Dr. Cobb travels the world to help people unlock their potential for better performance and less pain
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First and foremost, Z-Health is a complete training system that puts you back in control of your own performance. By using the nervous system to rapidly "debug" your movement patterns, you can create lighting-fast improvements in performance. (Plus pain relief, injury prevention, and mindset.)


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April 23, 2014
University adds eight members to Career Services Advisory Council; they will consult on career best practices
The University of Richmond's Office of Alumni and Career Services has named eight new members to serve on its 16-member Career Services Advisory Council.
April 22, 2014
Jacquelyn Fetrow appointed University of Richmond provost and vice president for academic affairs
The University of Richmond has announced the appointment of Jacquelyn S. Fetrow as the university's next provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.
Society of Professional Journalists recognizes Forum Magazine with second-place best magazine award
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has named Forum Magazine, the University of Richmond's student-produced magazine, Second Place Finalist for "Best Student Magazine" in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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The Princeton Review names Richmond a "green" college in recognition of environmental initiatives
The Princeton Review has named the University of Richmond a "green" college for 2014. The college guidebook publisher annually recognizes colleges for environmental initiatives in construction, energy conservation and recycling.
April 16, 2014
University of Richmond Police, DEA to partner April 26 to collect outdated or unneeded prescription drugs
The University of Richmond Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will collect outdated or unneeded prescription drugs April 26 at Tyler Haynes Commons, second floor, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
April 14, 2014
Senior wins $10,000 grant from Projects for Peace to assist library in Brazil with current projects and future funding
Projects for Peace has awarded a $10,000 grant to University of Richmond senior Jhewel Fernandez of Brooklyn, N.Y., to assist a library in Brazil print books, connect to the Internet and sponsor workshops for local citizens.
April 9, 2014
Colombian students visiting the university; will perform two concerts with UR musicians
Six student musicians from Cartagena, Colombia, are visiting the University of Richmond for two weeks of cultural and musical exchange, including performing in two concerts this week.
Partners in the Arts, Capital One work with Richmond charter school to bring arts into study of the environment
Pin-hole cameras, trash, invasive plant species and elementary school children have come together in the city of Richmond in an environmental studies project that relies heavily on the arts.


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Our first day of homeschool was today and I'm not sure how I feel about it. We barely did anything! I read them a story and it was all I could do to keep them from running all over the place. Hopefully they will get used to the idea of circle time and actually start to sit down for it. After a few pages of the book, Bedtime with Frances, Jeremy finally seemed to be getting into it. I'm using the wonderful guide Peak with Books as the basis for our homeschooling. Here's what we did:
Read Bedtime with Frances
Looked at pictures of badgers online
Practical Activity: folding laundry
As you can see, it wasn't anything to write home about, but since Jeremy is only 4.5 my main goal is to create some wonderful rhymths and habits. If some learning does happen along the way at this point, it will be an added bonus.


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Right fix for California's housing crisis
Senate Bill 35, sponsored by Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, provides for streamlined approvals of multifamily developments that meet a series of conditions in cities that are falling short of local housing needs. It earned bipartisan support in the Senate and is now before the Assembly, which should follow suit.
With more than 100 housing-related bills in Sacramento speaking to the depth of the crisis, legislators also advanced measures last week to ask voters to approve more borrowing for affordable housing, provide rental assistance for the homeless, and allow cities and counties to ease development in special districts.
Local development restrictions that strangle the housing supply, particularly in urban areas where dense development makes sense, are at the root of the shortage. They lead to higher home prices, rents and, ultimately, homelessness.
But limiting local pols' power to arbitrarily say yea or nay to builders — and residents' ability to prevent any and every project that might change their neighborhoods — takes courage that Sacramento has yet to muster. That's why Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to limit local control died without so much as a vote in the Legislature last year. Wiener's bill gives lawmakers another chance to do their jobs and begin to address California's most pressing problem.


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"Schrödinger's Cat": Catwoman has arrived in Metropolis to find that the diamond necklace she'd intended on stealing has been targeted by another group of thieves - rather, the heiress wearing it has been targeted for kidnap. Annoyed, she thwarts the kidnapping, but fails to get the neck
- And the really crazy thing, the thing that hasn't changed despite some all-powerful unknown dropping a bell ar on the entire city... It's still about the haves and the have-nots.
- — Catwoman
Convergence: Catwoman #1 is an issue of the series Convergence: Catwoman (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 2015. It was published on April 15, 2015.
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Synopsis for "Schrödinger's Cat"
Catwoman has arrived in Metropolis to find that the diamond necklace she'd intended on stealing has been targeted by another group of thieves - rather, the heiress wearing it has been targeted for kidnap. Annoyed, she thwarts the kidnapping, but fails to get the necklace before security arrives. Moments after making her escape, though, a dome appears around the city, effectively cutting it off from the rest of the world.
A year later, Catwoman has taken to protecting the Suicide Slum territory, and when a gang of murderous mercenaries invades, she is there to stop them.
Bruno Mannheim, meanwhile, has taken control of much of the city by gaining control of the distribution of medical supplies and food. He wanted more though, and raised prices, kidnapping scientists and chemists to maintain his monopoly on medicine. One of those he kidnapped, though, was a friend of Catwoman's. And so she's come to Intergang to get her friend back.
Using an EMP grenade, Catwoman breaks in, and quickly locates her friend Sally. Attempting a desperate escape, they make it onto a nearby roof, only to hear a voice coming from beyond the dome.
The voice warns that the dome will soon fall, and that challengers from all of the different domed cities will have to fight each other for the survival of their home and people.
Not long after the announcement a Batman appears to challenge her - but not her Batman.
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What: Field Trip to Camelot Assisted Living Care and Gattiland in Lyndon
When: Friday, December 14
Wear: Khaki on bottom and white uniform shirt. We will put Goldsmith field trip shirts on at school
Cost: signed permission slip
If you want to send a small amount of extra money, that is fine. The restaurant will provide game cards as a gift four our singing there
What: PTA/Concert for Parents in Goldsmith Gym
When: Tuesday December 18, 6;30 PM
Wear: khaki on bottom, white uniform shirt
With permission slip, your child may stay with Ms. Garren the afternoon of the concert. We will use that time to set up chairs and get ready for program
What: Kick off to the Annual Holiday Extravaganza, we sing for students and staff
When: Thursday, December 20, 9:30 AM
Wear: Same as above
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We're on the frontline of harm reduction in Indonesia, helping people who use drugs access the support they need to protect themselves from the risk of HIV.
Like much of East Asia, injecting drug use is one of the biggest causes of HIV infection in Indonesia. Although new infections have fallen 27% since 2010, deaths from AIDS-related illness have risen sharply, with just 17% of those living with HIV getting the antiretroviral treatment they need.
Our work in Indonesia focuses on providing harm reduction programmes to help those using drugs minimise their risk of contracting HIV.
- Almost 29% of people who inject drugs live with HIV.
- 6% of Indonesia's prisoners live with HIV.
- 46,000 people are thought to have contracted HIV in 2018 alone.
We work with Rumah Cemara to help marginalised populations – such as people who use drugs, sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), homeless people, migrants, and adolescent girls and young women – advocate for better access to HIV and health services. Rumah Cemara is experienced in providing and advocating for harm reduction services for people who use drugs and HIV treatment services for people living with HIV in Indonesia.
Created in 2003, Rumah Cemara was founded by five former drug users who wanted to support one another and help others in their situation. Today, they host a rehabilitation centre and run peer support groups for people with a history of drug use who are living with HIV.
They also work with people who use drugs in prisons and were influential in the country's prison authorities' decision to approve a pilot prison-based needle exchange programme. Rumah Cemara continues to advocate for harm reduction approaches to drug use, and the decriminalisation of drug use in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community with the support from the PITCH programme.
In 2017, Rumah Cemara reached:
- 3,794 people who use drugs with needle and syringe programmes.
- 1,290 people who use drugs with opioid substitution therapy.
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A heart that flutters temporarily because of love may be a wonderful thing, but a heart that beats consistently out of tune is a cause for concern. There are many kinds of heart problems, but in this article we will focus on a racing heart condition known as Tachycardia.
What is tachycardia?
The heart normally beats at a steady pace. The tempo of the heartbeat can vary depending on the condition and health of the body. During strenuous activity, such as exercise, the heart will beat faster to get more oxygen to the muscles. This is a natural and automatic response to the needs of the body. However, the heart can also sometimes change its tempo and rhythm without any reason. When a malfun ction causes the heart to beat faster, it is called tachycardia.
What causes tachycardia?
There are different types of tachycardia and they each have their own causes. When the heart beats fast and erratically, it is referred to as atrial fibrillation. This is often caused by a condition affecting the heart itself, such as a problem with the heart muscle, the pericardium, or the heart valve. However, it can also be caused by extrinsic factors, such as a thyroid problem, high fever, dehydration, infection, or poison.
When the heart beats rapidly but rhythmically, it is called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Another type of tachycardia is re-entry tachycardia. This is caused when there is a short circuit in the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat. As a result, the current does not complete a circuit and tries to re-enter the beginning of the cycle, resulting in the heart beating out of pace.
Symptoms of tachycardia
In rare cases, a patient may experience black-outs, but the usual symptoms of tachycardia are fatigue, chest pain and heart palpitations, all of which can be mistakenly overlooked. It is important to be able to read these symptoms and know when they are a cause for concern.
Imagine that you are exercising. Your heart rate increases and you start to feel tired. In normal cases, these symptoms will dissipate when you stop exercising. However, if you have tachycardia, then even after you stop exercising, your heart will continue to beat fast and your fatigue will worsen. If you feel your heart palpitating even when you are just sitting around and not exerting any energy, then it is also possible that you have tachycardia. In both of these cases, it is better to seek medical advice than to just ignore the symptoms.
Since many different factors can cause tachycardia, the first step of diagnosis is a thorough examination. This involves a review of the patient's medical history and a physical examination. If the symptoms appear after exercise or assertive actions, the doctor will check to see if the condition is related to medication or underlying health problems. Diagnosis may also involve EKG or an echocardiograph to test the rhythm of the heart.
Treatment of Tachycardia
There are many types of tachycardia, but here we will focus on the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
Oral medication can slow down the electrical currents, while adenosine injections will bring the heartbeat back to normal by blocking the electrical current. However, these two treatments will not get rid of the underlying cause.
Radiofrequency ablation (RF ablation) brings the current back to normal and prevents short circuits on a permanent basis with a 95% success rate. If a patient is diagnosed with SVT, RF ablation is highly recommended as it is the most effective long-term cure with only a minimal chance of recurrence. For people whose jobs involve the safety of others, such as a driver or a pilot, as well as for expecting or new mothers, then the consequences of not taking this option are not worth the risk.
Since there are many different causes of tachycardia and it can appear in anyone at any age, it is not easy to prevent. However, there are some steps that can be taken to minimize the risk. Most cases are found in people who are stressed or have an unhealthy lifestyle, such as people who have anger issues, consume too much caffeine (which is a heart stimulant), or take drugs that are heart stimulants. By managing these risks or avoiding the stimulants, the chances of developing tachycardia can be reduced.
If you are worried that you may have SVT, then please consult a doctor immediately as it's better to be safe than sorry. If you already have SVT, then you should consider treatment with RF ablation to cure the condition.
It is particularly important that women planning to have children seek treatment before they become pregnant. Since locating the position of the problem involves exposure to radiation, this would put the fetus at unnecessary risk if the symptoms required treatment during pregnancy. If you know that you SVT and plan to have a baby, then please seek treatment to cure the condition before you become pregnant.
In most cases, the symptoms of SVT come and go. However, diagnosis is easier when the symptoms are present. Therefore, if you experience any of the symptoms of SVT, you should seek medical advice straight away.
In the meantime, try to lead a healthy lifestyle as this will minimize your risk, not only of SVT, but also of many avoidable conditions.
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CATSA Reminding High Flyers of Rules on Travelling With Pot
CATSA Reminding High Flyers of Rules on Travelling With Pot
Ahead of the March Break travel rush, air travellers are warned to be aware of the rules.
New for March Break 2019 are rules about travelling with cannabis, in effect since legalization in October of 2018.
With the break beginning next week in New Brunswick, many travellers will be heading to the airport — making it the perfect time for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority to remind passengers about what can and cannot be taken on a plane.
"It's roughly the size of a sandwich bag that's the quantity that would be allowed," authority spokesperson Christine Langlois said Thursday as she held up a baggie of fake cannabis.
– Read the entire article at CBC News.


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Domaine Les Fouques Cuvée L'Aubigue Rosé 2017
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56% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 18% Cinsault.
From later harvested fruit, this is a denser and fleshier style, with a much more serious feel than the Tradition. This has an amazing mineral presence, with a serious slate crunch running through; fruit themes remain along the same lines with melon, peach, apricot and small red berries. A foodie style which would cut beautifully through richer poultry dishes such as duck.
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A Rare Provençal Biodynamic Estate
Biodynamic viticulture is of surprising rarity in the Provence region given the ideal sunny and windy conditions; one outstanding practitioner is the tiny property of Domaine les Fouques, run by Yves Gros, with the wine made by daughter Christelle. Guinea fowl and chickens are also farmed here. At a mere 17 hectares and in a stunning setting, a visit here offers a somewhat mystical quality.
We are delighted to be now importing all three rosé cuvées from Fouques. These are terroir wines, make no mistake. There are consistencies of quality and style (the peach, melon and slate as the site's signature) with vintage as the variable. Taste (or drink!) the set together and see concentration and complexity ramp up. Wines transparent of vintage and place – sound like great Burgundy, Barolo or Mosel? This serious and magnificent producer challenges many perceptions and norms of rosé.


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Tormented Lovers, Sumptuous Players and Other Examples of Guitarists in Art
Musical instruments have always had their particular significance in paintings. Throughout the history of the depiction of music-making in art, the iconography of musical instruments ranged from their strict symbolism in Dutch 17th century art to their appearance as objects of leisure and pleasant pastime, played by middle-class amateur and professional performers in the nineteenth century. In this article I will examine some of the most significant examples of guitar players in the art of Vermeer, Watteau, Tropinin and Manet.
In the course of its history the guitar as a musical instrument has evolved from a small 16-th century instrument with double strings to its modern incarnation with a larger body and six or seven single strings. As a Spanish instrument, it appeared mostly in Spanish music, but it also added a flavour of Spanishness to orchestral or chamber music compositions by such foreign composers as George Bizet or Ludwig Minkus. In paintings, different artists had different means of using the guitar.
Johannes Vermeer's Guitar Player is an example of 17th century Dutch interior scene. The woman is playing a small ancient guitar, which was a standard for solo repertoire of that time. The instrument is beautifully decorated, with the sound hole covered by a beautiful rose. Although it might appear strange, we may suggest that Vermeer didn't have sound in mind when painting this picture, as it is impossible for the instrument to sound with its sound hole covered by a rose. Instead, the artist wanted us, the viewers, to look at the beauty of the girl with her curly hair, splendid pearl necklace and sumptuous fur garment, as she is probably trying to impress her lover, invisible to us on the left. This idea may be supported not only by her gaze, which is directed at someone standing to the left outside the picture plane, as if she is trying to impress him, but also by the books, laying on the right, suggesting that the young lady is not only beautiful, but also a virtuous woman.
Antoine Watteau's Mezzetin is a completely different character. Unlike Vermeer's young lady playing a guitar, this lover, which is a character of commedia dell'arte is not characterised by beauty and virtuosity. Instead, he is suspiring of the lady introduced by a sculpture behind his back, which, as in many Watteau's paintings is a patron of love. The guitar in his hands thus becomes an instrument to accompany his anguished songs of love, sung probably under the balcony of an invisible lady to the right.
The Russian artist Vassily Andreevich Tropinin painted guitar players throughout all his artistic life. In the present picture, located at the State Tretyakov Gallery, we can see a classical Russian seven-strings guitar, played by the musician, who has just stopped his performance in order to look at us. Unlike in the previous pictures, his guitar seems quite untidy, with the strings frizzling out of the instrument's tuning pegs.
Edouard Manet's The Spanish Singer was the artist's debut at the salon of 1861. The painting represents an amateur left-handed musician, whose instrument is stringed for the right-handed player, thus showing that the singer was not familiar with the art of playing. The picture was carefully planned in the studio, with all the props, the model and some attributes of still-lives on the right.
In conclusion, I'd like to say that different artists had different ways of representing guitar players. While Vermeer painted an elegant woman with a sumptuous instrument, Watteau's Mezzetin became a depiction of a tormented lover from commedia dell'arte, who accompanied himself by playing a simple guitar. Tropinin, who painted guitar players throughout all his artistic life, depicted an untidy instrument with all the seven strings, while Manet painted an amateur musician, posing as a left-handed player with the instrument, that was stringed for the right hand.
The guitar was also Picasso's favourite instrument, you can read about it here. Enjoy!


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A recent paper in Development by Hahn and colleagues reports that female mice homozygous for a targeted null mutation of the lunatic fringe (Lfng) gene are infertile (Hahn et al., 2005). In 1998, our laboratory and Randy Johnson's laboratory published independent papers on the construction and analysis of Lfng knockout mice (Evrard et al., 1998; Zhang and Gridley, 1998). The construct design of the targeted mutant alleles was very similar. In both alleles, the first coding exon of the Lfng gene was deleted, and embryos homozygous for either Lfng mutant allele exhibited severe defects in somite formation. Hahn and colleagues obtained Lfng mice from the Johnson laboratory for studies on oocyte development and fertility. They reported that Lfng-/- female mice did not mate, exhibited disorganized ovarian morphology and were all infertile.
In their paper, Hahn et al. state that we reported previously that the targeted Lfng mutation our group constructed `results in complete embryonic lethality of Lfng-/- offspring'. Indeed, they give that as the reason they obtained the Johnson Lfng mice for their studies on folliculogenesis. However, we stated quite clearly, both in the initial and in subsequent publications on these mice, that a large number of our Lfng-/- null homozygotes are viable into adulthood (Zhang and Gridley, 1998; Zhang et al., 2000; Zhang et al., 2002).
In addition, contrary to the findings of Hahn et al., at least some of our female Lfng-/- null homozygotes are fertile. Although we generally maintain our Lfng line by backcrossing or intercrossing Lfng+/- heterozygous mice, in a number of instances in the past 5 years we have mated Lfng-/- female homozygotes. While not every breeding pair set up becomes productive, many of these matings have proven to be fertile. We have frequently used matings to Lfng-/- females to generate mice for double-mutant studies. For example, we have mated Lfng-/- females to male mice containing mutations in the Notch1, Jag1, Dll3 and Rfng genes. In all of these cases, we had instances of productive matings in which Lfng-/- female homozygotes had multiple litters. Although we do not dispute that there is probably a role for Notch signaling in general, and the Lfng gene in particular, during ovarian follicle development in mice, the paper by Hahn et al. states that Lfng-/- female homozygotes are all infertile. Our results unequivocally demonstrate that, at least with respect to our Lfng mutant allele, this assertion is not true.
What then are the possible reasons for the discrepancy between the fertility of Lfng-/- female mice of the two groups? One possibility is that the two Lfng targeted alleles are functionally different. This is possible, but seems quite unlikely given the similar designs of the two Lfng alleles and the essentially identical somite defects exhibited by the null homozygotes (Evrard et al., 1998; Zhang and Gridley, 1998). We suggest that more likely possibilities include differences in genetic background, and/or differences in mouse husbandry and colony conditions. However, the assertions of Hahn et al. that mice homozygous for our Lfng targeted mutation cannot survive postnatally and that Lfng-/- female mice are obligatorily infertile are incorrect.
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One thing that we need to do consistently is shopping for groceries. No matter how monotonous and boring it gets, someone in the family has to do it, it turns out to be me in my family.
Even though I don't enjoy it that much, the part I try to enjoy most is how supermarkets sublimely advertise their products and prices— for example I observed that the entry in all supermarkets is welcomed with green veggies and fresh bread. Idea being-the greenness of the veggies and the smell of fresh bread makes us more refreshed and hungry, making us want to buy more.
Once we finish filling trolley with these goodness, subconsciously it relieves us of guilt to buy processed food. Looking back in memory, it explains why I never felt fulfilling when I shopped at local shops and smaller food stores.
No matter what the bigger giants try to advertise, I felt it was my job to make sure that I don't spend more than what I budgeted for.
Accepting my lethargy, it is this area of my life that I have neglected for some time.
Only after analyzing my monthly expense, I realized that I was spending way more than required for a family of two.
I live very close to shopping center, in a way it was convenient, saves time and fuel– but the savings didn't really make my bank account.
I used to go for grocery shopping at least twice a week, mostly walk down to the grocery shop, purchase what I need and walk out.
Sometimes I used to buy groceries for dinner on my way back from work, meant I was shopping while I was feeling hungry which was breaking the fundamental and most important rule of grocery shopping "Never shop when you are feeling hungry". As this would add more items like quick snacks, chocolates etc., which are mostly unnecessary.
Decided to curb this financial leak, on a week-end I have designed the following system.
First step in controlling your grocery budget is to know how much groceries you need versus how much you are spending.
Once this dollar amount is known, it makes sense to swap this with frugal products or other alternatives as part of budget cutting.
The process that I followed below took me 2 hours to set up but was worth the time spent in terms of monitory value.
This gave me an idea of $ value I need compared to $'s I am spending.
This is the technique that worked for me, you may not have to follow the process dot to dot but might give you more ideas for preparing your own grocery budget.
To do my calculations I relied on Excel and was able to extend a Free Microsoft Excel template to suit my need.
- Start with an excel document or any similar calculable software (Downloadable below). Create four columns, Item, Quantity, price, total in this document.
- I went through the list of all the item in pantry and fridge made a note of all these items in excel (column item), ex this list included milk, bread etc.
- My supermarket that I go regularly for shopping has an online shopping facility with all the items and their prices, I marked down all those prices in excel against column Price
- Once I made a list of all the items, I knew how much of an item I need per month, placed this value against Quantity column.
- Calculate the total column which is nothing but Price* Quantity.
- The hard part is done all you need to do is calculate the initial estimate for the budget required. Sum up all the rows in total column this will give you initial estimate for the budget.
or skip all the above steps of creating excel and download the template below
If you face any issues with the latest version or have oder version of excel, then download this file
Dont forget to click on 'Enable Editing' once you have download the file.
If you observe there are two sections in Grocery Budget Excel File, Grocery Total (purple) and Budget (Blue).
The amount in Budget is 20% more than the Grocery Total, this is what I call Insured Motivation Factor (IMF).
Insured Motivation Factor (IMF) is adding some amount of contingency to any new habit that we are introducing to our system.
If you keep the goal too ambitious(tighter in this case), than where you are, you are faced with a higher probability of loosing interest in it all together.
You will have more success if you push your comfort zone one inch at a time.
I suggest to leave the value at 20%, as in my case i didn't include a lot of items, either forgotten at that time or underestimated the quantity.
Once you know the budget and monthly groceries you need, it's easier to skim the dollars and plan the shopping accordingly.
In Summary
- Know your monthly grocery needs
- Then estimate a budget based on needs.
- Start skimming the budget by looking at frugal products and house hold wastage.
If you haven't done this before why not plan it as a family fun activity this weekend.


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QUINCY -- The Kroc Center is gearing up for its after-school program, Kroc Academy, in addition to its other school-year programming, School's Out Day Camp and K.R.O.C. Kids.
All three programs are open to K-12 students. Scholarships and discounts are available.
Kroc Academy, offered 2:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, provides homework assistance, healthy snacks, free play, Bible lessons, time in the interactive game room, gym and swimming. Transportation from Quincy area schools is included. New full-time and part-time enrollment options are available.
School's Out Day Camp is available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is not in session. Participants can enjoy time in the aquatic center, gym and interactive game room along with science and discovery, free play and Bible lessons.
K.R.O.C. Kids, held every Wednesday when school is in session, guide participants in exploring God's word and world while developing new skills, talents and habits.
Program pricing and available dates are available online at KrocQuincy.org.
More information about the center's after-school programs is available by calling Jakin Logsdon at 217-231-5667.


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The area around Dolores St. in Cagayan de Oro City is teeming with university students day and night – definitely an ideal spot to establish a cafe. It's no wonder why childhood chums Jennifer McCormick and Amanda Marsha "Aya" Popiera decided now is the time to carve their own spot […]Continue reading »
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CDO Bloggers to Hold Blogging 102 Workshop this October 2017
After the successful Blogging 101 Workshop help last year by CDO Bloggers Network, they are now back with the next installment – Blogging 102 Workshop. CDO Bloggers Network will have their Blogging 102 Workshop this coming Saturday, October 21, 2017, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Giuseppe Pizzeria and Sicilian Roast, […]Continue reading »


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They're gorgeous photos.
Not that we're depending on mainstream magazines to validate or show love to natural hair and chocolate-complexioned models, but W magazine did a great job including an all-black model ensemble for a photo spread in its August 2015 edition.
Six models—Ajak Deng, Amilna Estevao, Anais Mali, Aya Jones, Binx Walton and Tami Williams—appear in a variety of fashion spreads. Their clothes are rich and patterned, and they're all rocking a natural hairstyle. Check out the photos below:
Work it, ladies.
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Under the Magnifying Glass: Hublot
In an industry whose power houses are defined by centuries of tradition, it's rare to see a watch house break out of the box… and succeed. For more than three decades, Hublot, with its unorthodox but breathtaking designs, has proven it is a worthy contender in watchmaking.
What's In A Name?
Hublot has always touted around the phrase "The Art of Fusion," but what exactly does that mean? To understand these words is to understand what Hublot, as a brand, stands for: Literally combining—fusing—traditional materials and techniques with the latest that modern technology has to offer. This philosophy has led them to avant garde designs and unique watches, including the incredibly light "Mag Bang" watch, which features their signature rubber strap alongside their very own manufactured material: Hublonium.
In the Beginning
The brand's story began in 1980 with Carlo Crocco designing a watch that can be worn during water activities named "Hublot." French for "porthole," the aesthetic of the very first Hublot watch mimics the small, round windows in ships. While this look was not new, it sported an innovative rubber strap combined with gold that made Hublot's take a novel one. With the rubber strap being both waterproof and comfortable, it gave its wearers the chance to take their watches to the beach, and secured Hublot's place as an innovator of note.
But in the watch industry, a watch house has to keep innovating in order to be kept in the loop. The rubber strap was easily recreated by other watch companies and Hublot had to come up with something new once more.
A New Age
With Jean-Claude Biver's naming as the CEO of Hublot in 2004—working with the current CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe—the company was pushed to branch out from their rubber and gold combination and hone in on other materials. They also made it their ambitious goal to shift the brand from producing almost 90% quartz watches to 90% mechanical watches. The very next year, Hublot came out with the first Big Bang chronograph watch, which was awarded "Best Design of the Year" at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie event in Geneva. That was the inception of this iconic collection, with innovative takes on the original coming out year after year, one of them being another award-winning watch: the diamond-studded One Million $ Big Bang watch.
The comfort and presence it provided on the wrist made it popular among athletes. Hublot partnered with different teams across various sports, from football to basketball to skiing, with notable collaborations being those with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Hublot also established a partnership with Ferrari, as well as became Official Watchmaker of Formula 1, and Official Time Keeper of two different FIFA World Cups.
Constant Innovation
Despite this success, Hublot did not rest on its laurels. The brand branched out with the "Tribute to Antikythera" watch, limited to 4 pieces, and, interestingly enough, not available for sale. It is a replication, in terms of function, of the ancient but complicated horological device found in the wreck near Antikythera Island. Later, they released the more consumer-friendly, seven-complication "Antikythera SunMoon" watch, in a limited run of 20 pieces. Hublot has made many other remarkable watches they put in their haute horlogerie MP Collection such as the "Key of Time" watch and the "LaFerrari" watch.
They also began collaborating with artists from different backgrounds, from tattoo artists and actors to scuptors and musicians, introducing to the world watches that were both fresh and unique. A few of their notable collaborations were with the estate of Bruce Lee; athletes Usain Bolt, Eli Manning, and Floyd Mayweather; musician Nicky Jam; and artistic collective Sang Bleu. Hublot has not been shy about coming out with flashy luxury watches that embody contemporary glitz and glamour.
The brand has also worked with several associations in order to give back to its community, some of which are the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy; the MDM Foundation, which provides care for orphans in India; and Best Buddies, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities internationally.
Marking A Milestone
It has been a little over 10 years since Hublot first came to Philippines shores, only a few years after Jean-Claude Biver and Ricardo Guadalupe first made the watch house a name renowned across watch aficionados and collectors worldwide, and there is much for fans of the brand to be excited about.
This year promises many exciting releases from the manufacture: One of their newest timepieces is the Big Bang Paraíba, whose namesake is the Brazilian state where the extremely rare, eponymous Paraíba tourmaline was discovered 30 years ago, whose dazzling hue is credited to the unique combination of copper and manganese found in the previous stone. Paired with a signature rubber or a matching leather strap, it stays true to the brand's ideals of melding top-notch watchmaking skill with courageous aesthetics.
And with new model releases and innovations being released or in the pipeline, all adherent to the brand's spirit of innovation and its drive to perfect the art of fusion, we see no end in sight for Hublot's unique take on horology.
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As Bright Star prepares to open in cinemas around the world, its veteran Australian producer Jan Chapman tells Sandy George about her immersive and committed approach to film-making.
Considered by many to be Australian film industry royalty, Jan Chapman is well-known for her regal composure. But even she cannot disguise how pleased she is with her latest production, Bright Star.
The story of the love affair between John Keats and Fanny Brawne has an emotional intensity reminiscent of the first collaboration between Chapman and the other JC — writer-director Jane Campion — on The Piano.
"I work with one person at a time. I have an incredibly involved relationship with them"
Jan Chapman
And like that film in 1993, Bright Star was a favourite to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes this year where it was one of the first films screened in Competition and one of the best reviewed. But in the final awards tally, Bright Star walked away empty-handed.
"When people start saying you might win and you don't, you do get disappointed," says Chapman, laughing ruefully. She was annoyed, she says, that she was caught up in the speculation but she and Campion got over it during a holiday in Italy immediately afterwards. "It's not very good for you to be in that kind of atmosphere."
Double act
Chapman has made seven features but Bright Star, a UK-Australia co-production, is the first where she is not the sole producer. She shares that honour with London-based Caroline Hewitt, a UK veteran with a wide range of credits including The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, and Mr Bean's Holiday.
"I learned a lot working with her," Chapman says. "She's wonderful, strong, has a huge heart, really cared about the material and, for all my procrastinating, is active and forthright."
Chapman adds that Hewitt "was respectful of my relationship with Jane, while not wanting to be excluded". Chapman is protective of her closeness to the director and talks of her "incredible sense of loss" when Campion made The Portrait Of A Lady without her, after The Piano.
"Making The Piano had been the most amazing experience and I also had my first and only child that year, so it was all very intense," says Chapman. "But it was probably the best thing that could have happened because it taught me I could work with others and have different and just as important relationships with them."
"The romance addiction is a very powerful thing in women's lives and I do seek to understand it"
Jane Chapman
For Chapman, making films is an extremely personal experience and inextricably linked to trying to understand human behaviour, including her own. It is what drives her film-making and the film-making, in turn, deeply enriches her life.
"I work with one person at a time. I have an incredibly involved relationship with them. I talk to them nearly every day and spend large amounts of time with them. I know a lot about their lives. We live and breathe the film.
"A relationship is more intense when you work together because you get to talk about things that are difficult to approach or you don't think to approach with normal friends."
Chapman will dutifully answer questions about the business but has absolutely no passion for discussing it.
"If I think too much ahead about how I'm going to finance something, it thwarts me. When the time comes I just say, 'OK, what's the landscape now and what do I have to do?' It's like a puzzle that has to be solved and it's a little bit creative too," she says, volunteering that the level of government support for feature production in Australia is "pretty amazing".
Production puzzles
On all her films there is always a time when she is convinced she is not going to be able to raise the money. So far this has only been the case on The Riders, an adaptation of the Tim Winton novel. Chapman, director Ray Lawrence and scriptwriter Andrew Bovell moved on to Lantana which, as it turned out, was a fortuitous outcome: the resulting film was a critical and commercial hit.
As her career has developed, Chapman says, she has had unexpected joy from finding business partners with whom she can connect. She singles out the late Wouter Barendrecht, of Fortissimo Films, and some of those with whom she worked on Bright Star including Francois Ivernel at Anglo-French backer Pathé, Troy Lum at Australian distributor Hopscotch, and Bob Berney and Bill Pohlad at US distributor Apparition.
In recent years Chapman has found it surprisingly satisfying to work as a mentor/executive producer to younger producers, first Anthony Anderson on Somersault, then Leah Churchill-Brown on Suburban Mayhem.
She is now helping Anderson and Somersault writer-director Cate Shortland on Seminyak, about an Australian family confronting awkward truths during their annual trip to Bali; producer Nicole O'Donohue and writer-director Leon Ford on the off-centre rom-com Griff The Invisible, and producer Darren Dale on Beaudesert, written by Louis Nowra and David Page and based on the latter's stage show about his family.
"I work with the producers in the same way I work with writers and directors — I don't tell them what to do but try and work out what they're trying to do and help bring that vision to fruition."
She says she admires the work of the Coen brothers, Sofia Coppola, Todd Haynes, Michael Haneke, Quentin Tarantino, Andrea Arnold, Jacques Rivette, Eric Rohmer and Peter Weir, "and all the Australians, especially the women, of course". When pressed, she says she is excited about the diversity of the current local crop and optimistic they will find audiences. She singles out Jeremy Thomas, Christine Vachon and Lawrence Bender as producers whose work consistently interests her.
"Sometimes I think men are much more emotionally sensitive and vulnerable than women, and much less armed to handle the world"
Jan Chapman
She will not talk about any of her own future films: "There's such an intensity in the way I produce that I have to be very careful what I pick because it's going to be with me a long time."
What engages her in a story? "If there is a theme to be found in the material I've chosen to work on, it would be the individual's search for identity and desire for recognition or connectedness. This can be comic or dramatic."
Chapman recalls being struck by the strength of the female leads when a compilation of her films was played prior to her accepting a major award. The leading ladies are usually love struck or ruled by their emotions.
"The romance addiction is a very powerful thing in women's lives and I do seek to understand it," she says, laughing heartily. In relation to Bright Star, Chapman says that she and Campion have talked about the intensity and wonder, and the difficulty and pain of romantic love throughout their friendship.
She has no doubt women are very different to men and says she has tried very hard to work out "how men tick too".
"Sometimes I think men are much more emotionally sensitive and vulnerable than women, and much less armed to handle the world."
Chapman says she feels "incredibly lucky" that, professionally, she has been able to do what she liked, in part because of her recoupment position on The Piano, which was fully financed by CIBY 2000. But what does she expect to feel most proud of when lying on her deathbed? "There's not one thing. I've been able to make films that I've believed in and still like and care about. I wouldn't feel proud; I would feel very fortunate to have had a creative life."
Jan Chapman
- After graduating from Sydney University, Chapman spent 14 years at ABC TV. In addition to directing, she produced several series and the telemovie Two Friends, directed by Jane Campion and written by Helen Garner.
- In 1991 Chapman produced The Last Days Of Chez Nous, directed by Gillian Armstrong and written by Garner.
- In 1993, The Piano won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, 11 Australian Film Institute Awards including best film, and three Academy Awards.
- In 1996, writer-director Shirley Barrett's Love Serenade picked up the Camera d'Or.
- Between 1998 and 2000 Chapman made Holy Smoke with Campion, Walk The Talk with Barrett and Lantana with director Ray Lawrence and writer Andrew Bovell.
- This year Jan Chapman won the Don Dunstan Award at the Adelaide Film Festival.
- Chapman's previous awards include an Order of Australia, the Chauvel, the Raymond Longford and IF Living Legend.


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Teaching Parents Gentle Methods for Sleep Training and Positive Parenting from a Mother of 5 Alert Children.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
What is a Cortisol Rush? (tell me again)
A Cortisol rush is the body's natural defense mechanism when it has run out of energy and needs to keep going.
Your body has a certain period of time that it can stay awake. That's the wakeful window. Then your body creates melatonin and is ready to fall asleep. That's the sleep window. If you aren't asleep or falling asleep by the time you get to the end of your sleep window, your body produces Cortisol (the stress hormone) to give you a burst of energy so you can keep going. It's not healthy in high doses. It has been said that Cortisol spikes kill brain cells so you want to avoid the cortisol rush as much as you can, especially as a baby. Your body has cortisol in it all the time and you want to keep it at healthy levels. Not spiking.
When you see a burst of energy after tired signs, that's a cortisol rush and now it can be very hard to get to sleep, especially if you are lacking in self soothing skills.
It may be funny or it may be scary, temper-tantrum-ish. (Is that a word?)
Think about that second wind you get as an adult when you stay up too late working or at a party or something like that, and when you finally do go to bed well past your typical bedtime, you feel tired and wired and have a hard time falling asleep. Well, that is a cortisol rush. That's how your baby may be feeling. Then you sleep fitfully, and wake early and you may feel sick in the morning for a few hours. It's not pleasant.
So try to catch your child's sleep cues and their sleep windows and get sufficient day sleep and the right bedtime. It can make all your sleep challenges a little easier.
When you are sleep coaching, avoiding the cortisol rush helps your baby's body to work with you rather than against you.
If you need help with your schedule, your naps, your nights, give me a call.
Tracy Spackman is a certified gentle sleep coach.
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There are many kinds of backing for wallpaper and non-woven is currently the most utilized for medium to higher end patterns. It was introduced to the marketplace 8 years ago and quickly established itself as the preferred substrate for most manufacturers. 2/3 new collections that come out now feature wallpaper printed on a non-woven finish.
So, what exactly is non-woven? Frankly, the inventors of it could have come up with a more useful name that describes what it is but in a nutshell, it's a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. That's it. How they got the name non-woven, we don't know but that mixture single handedly contributed to the revival of the wallpaper industry as we know it today.
See Also: What Are The Different Types Of Wallpaper?
Non-woven is a light paper backing that is easy to hang and easy to remove. It is more difficult to tear, even when it is wet during the application process. You also don't need to worry about the material contracting or expanding over time. Installers love this because it means they don't have to book the wallpaper for long periods of time before hanging it.
Although lightweight, non-woven wallpaper is designed to go up and come down in long flowing strips. You can imagine how important that is if you've ever had the pleasure of removing old wallpaper. The whole process quickly turns into a nightmare when the paper substrate starts to break apart and you have to peel and scrape it off your wall, inch by inch. Non-woven was specifically made because the public was demanding a new kind of wallpaper that would be very easy to remove from walls once it has reached the end of its life.
See Also: Is Wallpaper Removable?
Non-vinyl wallpaper is better for the environment since no vinyl is used to make it. Solid vinyl wallpaper has its benefits, the major one being its durability, but the vinyl (also known as PVC) manufacturing process is very hard on Mother Earth due to the chemicals released in the atmosphere. The manufacturing process for non-woven paper produces no such chemicals meaning an overall significantly lower carbon footprint.
The special blend of natural and synthetic fibers makes non-woven wallpaper breathable and washable. Now, a newbie to wallpaper might not think these two features are a big deal but any older person in this industry would quickly beg to differ.
Wallpaper wasn't always as easily washable as it is now. We take for granted that you can spill someone on your kitchen wallpaper and simple wash it off with a damp sponge. In the past, that spill would leave a mark that you couldn't easily get off. You would either have to replace that section of the wall or live with it. Non-woven wallpaper is remarkably easy to keep looking clean.
The wallpaper industry took a nose dive in the 90s due to the mold scare. During that decade mold became a hot button word and wallpaper was one of the scapegoats. Hint: it wasn't the cause of mold but nevertheless the industry got attacked for it. Non-woven fibers addressed this problem because the material is made to breath. This means moisture isn't locked between the paper and the wall thus eliminating the problem of mold and mildew.
While not as durable as some of the other vinyl-based backings, non-woven wallpaper is perfect for many different uses. They are the best for do-it yourself projects in the home, which is one of the reasons why so many companies are moving to manufacture more wallpapers with this strong and easy-to use backing.


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Odds are you've acquainted with the really popular bounce hairdo. This short, confront surrounding perfect work of art of the 1920s has
turned out to be a victor all through history. Regardless of whether you wear your hair long and wavy or short and rough these are the bounce hairdos you will love this late spring:
This adaptation of the customary sway takes a plunge on the wild side. Limit alludes to your hair being trimmed a similar length the distance around so it would seem that you simply cleaved your mane insignificant minutes prior. A limit sway is ideal for settling harmed hair as it takes off straggly closures and requires positively no layers. It's extraordinary for most all hair writes with the exception of wavy. In the event that you have curlier hair and need to attempt a sway, pick precisely put layers.
Simply ahead and attempt blasts this late spring – you won't be baffled. Blasts are an extraordinary method to refresh your look and cover a bigger brow. You can attempt intense and limit by picking to cut your blasts straight over, skimming the highest point of your foreheads or delicate and side-cleared.
The heave is trimmed simply over the shoulders so the closures of your hair skim your neckline bone. This trim is likewise extraordinary for those of you with thicker hair as your beautician can utilize a razor to give your hair a more weightless look. This trim is perfect in case you're hoping to trim your hair short, however you're not exactly prepared to roll out an extraordinary improvement.
The inverse of a limit sway is a finished weave. It's deconstructed and uneven in places, however every piece is fastidiously computed to fall in precisely the perfect place! Did you know the blasts are styled to be the longest bits of hair? Style with finishing splash or a light mousse. Apply while your hair is somewhat wet (towel-dried) and scrunch it up-let hair dry.
Get saw with an A-Line sway. The hair is stacked in the back and continuously gets longer towards the front. This cut looks incredible when twisted yet looks best when it is fixed for additional dramatization. The look is ideal for all face shapes.


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LOXLEY — It's not too late to sign up for the Coastal South Baldwin Relay for Life, set for Saturday, Sept. 14 at Loxley Municipal Park.
Organizers are looking to have 24 teams to raise …
LOXLEY — It's not too late to sign up for the Coastal South Baldwin Relay for Life, set for Saturday, Sept. 14 at Loxley Municipal Park.
Organizers are looking to have 24 teams to raise $90,000 at this year's relay. For the second straight year, this is the only Relay for Life planned for Baldwin County. Last year's event was held in Foley.
"The Game of Relay for Life" is the theme for this year's event. According to relayforlife.org/coastalsouthbaldwinal, as of Tuesday, Sept. 3, with 11 days left to sign up, 17 teams had signed up with a total of $32,285.91, more than a third of the goal.
"It's not too late to sign up your team and it's not too late to join an existing team," said Sarah English, local Relay for Life representative for the American Cancer Society. "The great thing about Relay for Life is that teams can raise money throughout the year. If they want to have a cookout or sell T-shirts, or have a bake sale, they can. As long as they have their money turned in by Dec. 31 it will count toward our goal. Relay for Life is a chance for us to come together to celebrate the fight against cancer and honoring those who have fought and continue to fight against the disease."
You can start your fundraising team or join an existing team by signing up at relayforlife.org/coastalsouthbaldwinal. Teams are asked to make a $100 minimum donation to the American Cancer Society. There will also be signup opportunities and donation opportunities at the event.
The annual survivor dinner, which is open to all survivors, along with one caregiver per survivor, will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Loxley Civic Center.
Saturday's festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with an opening ceremony, which will include keynote speakers who have survived cancer or a caregiver of someone who was affected by cancer, followed by a Survivor/Caregiver Walk with all survivors and caregivers taking the first lap around the venue before being joined by other participants.
There will also be speakers throughout the event who will give updates on the fight against cancer.
The event will also include food trucks, a carnival-type area with bounce houses, face painting and other activities, and live entertainment. There will also be a pie eating contest and a frozen T-shirt contest, English said.
"Teams will raise money and those who raise the most money will be given a T-shirt that has been frozen solid," she said. "They will have to break through the T-shirt in order to be able to put it on and the one who does so the fastest will win a prize."
Sponsors for this year's event include Columbia Southern University, Riviera Utilities, D.R. Horton, Young's Suncoast Realty & Vacation Rentals, OnSight Entertainment, Eastern shore Inflatables, in memory of Honey Scarcliff, the Town of Loxley and Baumhower's Victory Grill.
A Luminaria Ceremony will be held beginning about 7:30 p.m., which will conclude the event at approximately 8 p.m.
Luminarias are also available for purchase for the event. People who have been touched by cancer and loved ones lost to the disease are remembered during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer and participants often walk a lap in silence.
"Each light represents a life — a life taken by cancer, a survivor of cancer, or a support for a person still fighting the disease," according to acsevents.org. "It's a powerful demonstration that gives people the opportunity to grieve but also offers comfort and hope."
Relay for Life has become a major fundraising event for the American Cancer Society since it began in Tacoma, Wash., in the mid-1980s.
For more information contact Jessica Devine at 251-947-7378 or email email@example.com. You can also contact Englisha, 251-344-9858 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.