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161 Games Weren't Enough
Baseball is a funny game. It really is. The Braves and Cardinals have each played 161 games and nothing has been decided. I realize that this is not the first or last time this will happen but when you really think about it, how crazy is it that two teams that have played that many games have identical records? With all that goes on during the regular season you would think it'd be extremely unlikely. However here we are, the situation isn't a good one for the Braves but yet I still find comfort in the fact that it could be worse.
There is obviously a lot of emphasis on game 162 tonight, as there should be. Two teams are fighting for the final playoff spot in the National League and both come from very different situations. The Braves are a team that started out strong and built a huge lead in the standings, only to let it slip away. The Cardinals on the other hand, saw a late season surge that allowed them to get right back into this race.
Two teams in the same spot that took two completely different paths to get there. Now sure momentum is huge here and the Cardinals certainly have that. However both teams find themselves in a VERY dangerous situation. It's a one game season right now and you never know what will happen in any given game as it is just a TINY piece of the baseball season. For all we know Carpenter can take the mound for the Cardinals tonight and give up 6 runs in the first inning. Would that be the first time an ace pitcher has gotten hammered? How will Hudson fare under the bright lights of game 162? We just don't know. The key for both teams will be to get off to a fast start.
A lot of people look at these match ups and say that the Braves are in a tougher spot then the Cardinals. Yes on paper the Cardinals are playing the Astros and the Braves are playing the Phillies. But lets look just a little bit closer. Hudson will face Joe Blanton who hasn't made a ton of starts this year and the ones he has made haven't been very good at all. The Braves have a HUGE advantage in this game as they also have the home town fans on their side and to me that does make a difference.
The Cardinals are playing a team with over 100 loses. But tonight they are facing a red hot Brett Myers who has an era of under 2.00 for the month of Sept. He's throwing the ball extremely well right now and he is capable of shutting down the Cardinal offense and hopefully he will. Carpenter will give the Cardinals a great chance to win as well but the pitching match up here is much more balanced then the one that will be going on in Atlanta.
The Braves have backed themselves into a corner but still control their own destiny. At no point in this season have they needed another team to lose so badly. They just needed to take care of their own business which they have failed to do. They have had the Wild Card lead since the 20th of June! That's over 3 months of being on t op in the standings and to lose it all on the last day of the season would be heart breaking.
If the Braves win and the Cardinals lose they are in.
If the Braves lose and the Cardinals lose then they have a one game playoff
If the Braves win and the Cardinals win then they have a one game playoff.
If the Braves lose and the Cardinals win then they will be eliminated.
3 out of the 4 scenarios are decent for Atlanta. They would at least give them the chance to play an extra game tomorrow. Only 1 of the 3 scenarios is troublesome. So in a sense we still control our own destiny. If we win today then we can't go home and that's something the Braves need to take comfort in.
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Happy Friday!
This week was crazy busy and stressful at work, but thankfully because of that, it made the week fly by. And it kept my mind off Whole 30! I have a week and a half left and I can't wait to treat myself to some bubble tea and pizza when I'm done!!
Today we're getting techy-ish (lol) because I'm talking about my current favorite accessory, my airpods! Sharing my honest thoughts on them and also my updated list of my current top 5 favorite podcasts.
Last year, one of my friends at work purchased airpods. I remember her contemplating whether or not she should get them and her continuously saying how bad she wanted them. And when she finally did get them, she insisted they were the best things ever invented. I, on the other hand, like most of the world when the airpods were introduced, was skeptical. Like wouldn't they fall out of your ears? Why are they so much money? You have to charge them? Besides, I still had an iPhone 6 Plus so I still had the headphone jack and frankly I was perfectly content with my original apple headphones.
Then December rolled around and my mom mentioned that she wanted to get me airpods for my birthday, but they were sold out at Best Buy. And I was thinking, why?? I never even asked for them. And then my boyfriend said he was considering getting me airpods for Christmas. Again, why??
But, as I was working one day, I found myself noticing and getting more and more annoyed with my headphones. Most of my day is spent in a sample closet so I'm constantly running around, bending down and just constantly on the move. And in the summer, it makes it so hard listening to my podcasts because if I wear a dress with no pockets, forget about it, I'm struggling the entire day through to listen to my podcasts or music. Even during my commute, where my headphones never bothered me before, I just couldn't stand the cord anymore. I repeatedly would get stuck in the turnstile and have definitely ruined a pair or two that way.
The more I thought about them, the more I wanted it and the more I realized that they were actually perfect for my lifestyle, especially at work.
So one day, I took the plunge and ordered a pair from Best Buy. I mean the process of getting them in is a whole other story, but it basically took about two to three weeks. Fedex lost my package and then Best Buy had to resend another pair, but then it got delayed because of a snow storm. I have never been so anxious for something so I was annoyed. Okay that was a long backstory, but you know me, I love sharing details so let's get into what I love about airpods.
I love that I can hit play on a podcast and just walk away and not have to worry about my phone in my back pocket or what to do if I don't have pockets.
And gone are the days where my headphone are tangling and I'm sitting there trying to untangle them for a good 10 minutes. I've seriously destroyed so many pair of headphones in the past because the cord eventually gets worn out, but I love that I can literally pull these out, put them in my ear and be done with it. They just give me a sense of freedom as silly as it sounds and I love that.
When you have both headphones in and you take one out, it automatically pauses so you no longer have to struggle to get your phone out and hit pause. I mean total first world problems, but really! Especially commuting in New York, people always insist on talking to you and asking questions when you have headphones in so I love that I can pull a headphone out and everything pauses, put it back in my ear and it plays again.
I also customized each side so if I double tap my right headphone, it pauses whatever is playing in case I'm uber lazy and don't want to pull my headphone out. And if I double tap my left side, it skips to the next song. A whole bunch of first world problems, but basically they're pretty convienent.
This was my biggest concern and it's the main reason that keeps people from purchasing a pair.
Even after I bought mine, my mom was like, aren't they gonna fall out?? All I can say is, if the original apple headphones fit your ear and you're comfortable with them, then these will be fine. I was so nervous the first month I used them and constantly kept pressing them into my ear because I was scared it was going to pop out at any time.
They won't, they are secure and you get used to them.
I love listening to podcasts at work, it helps me focus and get my work done. So another concern I had was that they had to be charged. How long would they have to charge? So, I'm basically paying all this money and being unable to use my headphones all the time???
But, honestly, full disclosure, these charge super fast!! I remember one day I was using my airpods from about 8am to 3pm and they made a beeping noise to signify that they were dying. I put them back in their charging case, walked away to go to the bathroom, took a sip of water, came back and was curious to see how far along it was in the 6 minutes I was gone and it was fully charged.
And the charging case holds a pretty decent charge as well. I would say, you could get away with charging the case once a week.
I mean, I'm no tech expert or even music expert so I'm not gonna say, oooh you can really hear the bass (base?!) because I have no idea what that means. But, I do think the sound quality is pretty good. If you wanted to, you could block out the world.
Like I've said, I've gone through my fair share of apple headphones. Although there are cheaper options out there, the apple headphones are my favorite so I always spend a little more for them. I seriously can not tell you how many times the cord has gotten messed up and they're pretty much dead and done or I accidentally pull on them by getting stuck in a turnstile or whatever it is and I ended up buying a new pair every few months.
I've only had these for about four months so I can't speak to them long term, but I do feel as if these will last longer and they're for sure still in good condition. And plus, since they're so small and pretty pricey, you're definitely more motivated to take good care of them.
My short answer: they're totally worth it.
I was skeptical, but I really do think they're great. So if you find yourself constantly purchasing new headphones or are annoyed with the no headphone jack thing then I say go for it and invest in a pair.
And if you're not an apple fan, there are a ton of other great wireless headphones out there. My boyfriend just got a pair of Bose that he's in love with so regardless of your brand preference, I say give wireless a chance!
I'm a big chicken. Literally scared of my own shadow, but lately I've been getting into true crime podcasts and shows.
I like to think of this one as the true crime beginners intro to the true crime world. There's no scary music playing in the background or emphasis on certain points to put a chill in your bones. It's more lighthearted… well as lighthearted as a murder podcast can be.
It's hosted by two people that work for Oxygen & Bravo. One of them is even the assistant to Andy Cohen and she is hilarious! They talk about their lives, drink martinis and share the drink of the week and share the murder of the week while giving their ideas and feedback. Each episode is a different crime so you'll never get bored and the hosts just have great energy.
I binged this one so I'm all caught up and I find myself getting so excited each week for a new episode.
Such a quick and easy listen! It's only 7 or 8 episodes and it's not a typical true crime story if that makes sense.
When I started listening to it, I thought I knew the storyline and knew how it ended, but each episode kept me on my toes and I was shocked the whole way through. I've been recommending this to everyone that will listen. Even my friend at work who is the same as me and jumps at her own shadow even gave this one a try and loved it.
Not a new one for me, but its definitely one of my favorites and one I listen to every week.
Ross was actually just on Celebrity Big Brother so hearing his experience firsthand was pretty interesting! I love the dynamic between him, his manager and his many co-hosts and guests. It's so fun and lighthearted and it'll having you laughing for the whole hour through. They make you really feel like family and like they are talking to you directly.
A pretty new one for me. This was actually recommend to me by Dana and I've loved it since.
Olivia was on the Bachelor so if you've been keeping up with the seasons you'll remember her. I didn't watch her season so I went into it kind of blind, but I loved her energy and her hosting skills are amazing. I find that some podcasts, when they bring guests on, it's incredibly awkward. The connection isn't always there and you can feel the awkwardness through the phone. But, Olivia does a great job with connecting with her guests and she is hysterical.
I like listening to an influencer/motivational podcast in the morning during my commute and when I get ready. I find that it helps me start my day off on the right foot.
I'm still binging this one and actually working my way backward, but Julie is one of my favorites. She's so relatable and insightful and the guests she bring on are amazing. I feel like I learn so much and walk away so inspired after listening to her episodes.
If you're a blogger or have any kind of platform, I highly suggest this one!
I hope you guys enjoyed todays post! Do you already have airpods? I would love to know your thoughts and if you don't, I hope to inspire you to pick them up, but if not let me know why you're still on the fence!
Thank you so much for reading! Have a great weekend!


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On the Ellen show, a new clip aired for Batman v Superman, and it's a very powerful scene between Bruce Wayne and Alfred. The two have a very special relationship, and here we see the battle that lies within Bruce's mind and how he thinks. Alfred sets the balance, or at least tries to in this scene.
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The crash was recorded by the dashboard camera of a police car that was traveling down the interstate. In the video, the car Eden was driving passes the police car on the left shoulder of the road, drives down into the grassy median and is launched into the air when it ran into a crossover. The airborne car rotates toward the left before the right rear of the car hits the concrete bridge support and is shattered.
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Moore, Mignon R.
Socially Isolated? How Parents and Neighbourhood Adults Influence Youth Behaviour in Disadvantaged Communities
Ethnic and Racial Studies 26,6 (November 2003): 988-1005.
Also: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/soc/faculty/Moore/EthnicRacial.pdf
Cohort(s): NLSY97
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Keyword(s): Adolescent Sexual Activity; Age at First Intercourse; Black Family; Chicago Families in Communities Study (FIC); Family Structure; Neighborhood Effects; Parental Influences; Racial Differences; Socioeconomic Factors
William Julius Wilson's model of adult joblessness, community disorganization and their effects on youth problem behaviour de-emphasizes the range in children's outcomes across socially disorganized communities, and says little about the factors that influence this variation. It also does not address the processes by which family structure and relationships affect the wellbeing of African-American and poor youth. My work is part of a larger research agenda that has begun to address these issues by focusing on the differential rates of sexual activity among youth living in disadvantaged environments, and developing models to explain this variation. This work suggests that units of socially cohesive, stable adults exist among the social networks of successful children and families in poor neighbourhoods. It also points to the existence and functioning of alternative two-parent family structures and offers hypotheses for how family environment interacts with neighbourhood context to influence youth behaviour.
Bibliography CitationMoore, Mignon R. "Socially Isolated? How Parents and Neighbourhood Adults Influence Youth Behaviour in Disadvantaged Communities ." Ethnic and Racial Studies 26,6 (November 2003): 988-1005.


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DETROIT -- History will be made, or hearts will be broken.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announces its 2006 class today, and like every year there is an endless debate about who should be given one of the most prestigious awards in sports.
When the 39 voters meet this morning to decide who will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, the players likely to spark the liveliest debates are Michael Irvin, Warren Moon, Rayfield Wright, Gary Zimmerman and Art Monk.
There are 15 finalists, but they must receive 80 percent of the vote to get elected.
Moon is one of four first-time nominees. The others are Thurman Thomas, Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White.
History could motivate hall voters to elect Moon, who would be the first black quarterback elected to the Hall of Fame. Last year Fritz Pollard became the first black coach to receive enshrinement.
"You're part of the most elite group in team sports," said Moon, who ranks third all-time in passing yardage. "It's just another feather in the cap."
But the knock against Moon, who compiled 49,325 passing yards, is he didn't win enough big games during his 17-year NFL career. However, he did win five Grey Cups in the CFL.
Irvin will be another case study on whether off-field transgressions factor into the Hall of Fame vote. He was a controversial figure during his 12 seasons with the Cowboys, but trouble again found Irvin as an ESPN analyst.
ESPN suspended Irvin for a week late last year after he failed to tell the network that police found drug paraphernalia in his car. Irvin, who plead no contest to felony cocaine possession in 1996, claimed the pipe belonged to a friend that he was trying to help.
Though Irvin's troubles have been well documented, that's not the only thing that may cause him to be passed over for the Hall of Fame a second consecutive year.
Although he certainly earned the nickname "The Playmaker," Irvin was not the most dominant receiver in the 1990s. That would be either Cris Carter or Jerry Rice, who both trumped Irvin statistically.
Irvin, though, did win three Super Bowls with the Cowboys and recorded a 1,000-yard season all but one year.
"If it hurts me, I have to take that," Irvin said of his recent blemish. "I had a friend in turmoil and I had to help. Do the research. Talk to anybody. They'll tell you the truth. Actually, it should help because I was trying to help."
Irvin's biggest competition for the Hall is Art Monk, who has more catches and receiving yards.
Monk has 940 catches, 225 more than Irvin. He also has 12,721 receiving yards and played for the Redskins in their three Super Bowl-winning seasons. This is Monk's sixth year of eligibility.
Wright and Zimmerman were both offensive linemen, which always are difficult selections. Zimmerman earned a spot on the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team. Wright, a seventh-round draft pick, earned a first- or second-team all-NFL honor six straight seasons.
Supposedly, the only shoo-ins are White and Aikman. White, the NFL's all-time sack leader, is considered the best pass rusher of all time. Aikman has an easier road as a quarterback, for his three world titles and six Pro Bowl selections are difficult to argue against.
"Everybody wants to be great," Irvin said. "This is an opportunity to be among the greatest."


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Publisher's Weekly just put out its list of the "10 Worst Dads in Books," which seems like bad timing just before Father's Day. While the article notes that "bad dads turn up less in fiction than bad moms," the issue of bad fathers in books reminded me of some early discussions I had with publishers about The Man Who Thought Like a Ship.
I contacted a few commercial publishers, but they seemed disappointed that I hadn't suffered any childhood angst, that my father hadn't left me scarred somehow by showing greater love for his ships than his children.
Fortunately, the folks at Texas A&M Press knew my father well, and they understood. I approached my book as a journalist, but also as a son writing about his father. The fact that he was an inspiration was, I decided, part of the narrative. Soon after my father's obituary appeared in the New York Times, a friend from Oregon emailed me and said "he sounds like the father the rest of us always wished we had." I suppose that's true.
A few months before he died, my father asked me out of the blue if I ever resented the fact the he was gone so much when I was growing up. I was shocked. We'd never talked about it, but even though he was often overseas for months at a time, I never felt abandoned. What I remembered was the hours he spent helping me on projects, taking me places, encouraging my interests and intellectual curiosity.
"I can't think of anything that mattered to me that you weren't there for," I told him.
He looked surprised. "I missed your high school graduation," he said. "Your mother never let me forget it."
I thought about it for a moment and realized he was right. He'd gotten delayed overseas that year and hadn't made it home in time. But I stood by my statement, and I still do.
After my father's death in 2007, my brother and I knew lots of people would focus on his amazing accomplishments in nautical archaeology. In writing our eulogies, we wanted to focus on him as a father. Later, I tried to capture that in the book, too. Here's what I wrote at the time:
Several years ago, after an INA board meeting, one of Dad's students approached me and said she wanted to tell me how much Dad meant to his students and what a profound impact he'd had on their lives.
I remember thinking "yeah, he does that." After all, if anyone can testify to the profound impact that Dad had on their lives, I can.
As many of you know, we spent a year on Cyprus when I was a kid – I was about seven at the time. That experience in and of itself was life changing – not many kids have a Crusader castle for a playground. But it was that time on Cyprus that awakened my interest in writing.
There weren't a lot of books in English readily available for kids my age, and I was still young enough to command a bedtime story.
Often, the power would go off about the time I was getting ready for bed, and so between the lack of literature and the lack of lights, Dad began telling me stories from history. I learned about the Battle of Thermopolyae, the conquest of Alexander the Great, and, of course, Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade in our darkened living room.
But one night, Dad sat down at story time with some typewritten pages in his hand and began to read them to me. It was the tale of a pine tree – an Aleppo pine – that grew in a zig zag fashion. Because of this deformity, the other trees in the forest laughed at him. They were made into furniture and fine woodworking, but this tree, this Crooked Aleppo, was left behind.
One day a shipwright showed up in the forest and decided that the crooked tree would be perfect for the keel of a ship – a merchant ship as it were. The ship and its keel, crooked no more, sailed the Mediterranean for many years until one day it sank. Many more years went by until strange men with tanks on their backs uncovered the keel. They tried to raise him, and he broke into 16 pieces. They rebuilt him in a Crusader castle in a small town in northern Cyprus.
I think I caught on at the first mention of the word "keel," but it didn't matter. I was captivated. Every writer has some story, something they read in their youth, that they can point to as the spark that ignited their passion for words. For me, it was the story of Crooked Aleppo.
Not only was it a great story, but it was a story about something I knew and, more importantly, written by someone I knew. And written for me. It made me realize that stories didn't just appear on shelves or in magazines, people wrote them. They wrote them for others. And I could write them too.
The summer we returned from Cyprus, I shamelessly copied my Dad's format. I wrote an entire series about every piece of the Kyrenia ship – the frames, the maststep, the mast.
And from then on, I was always writing, always weaving stories.
It almost backfired, though. Years later, when I was a senior in high school, still driven by my passion for writing, I was dragging my feet about college. [Kids, you may now plug your ears.]
One night my dad came into my room and said we needed to talk seriously about college. I basically said I was thinking I'd just become a great and famous writer instead.
My dad, of course, didn't get angry, didn't raise his voice or even show any signs of disapproval. He paused for a moment, and then calmly said that he understood how I felt, but that I should realize making a living as a writer could be difficult and that it was a subjective business. And then he said: "I think you're a good writer. But I'm your father, and I'm a little biased. So we have to realize there's a chance you could stink. And if you stink, you'll want something to fall back on."
Even at 17, I couldn't argue with that logic. Needless to say, I enrolled in A&M, found a career that combined my passion for words with the thirst for knowledge I inherited from my father and have spent the past 20 or so years trying very hard not to stink.
All of you who knew my dad as a friend, colleague, professor, mentor, brother, uncle or grandfather, were fortunate. But Dave and I were uniquely blessed because we knew him as a father.
At the time, it all seemed very normal, but I was reminded of how special it was just a few days ago when a friend in Oregon, having seen the stories on Dad's death, said: "He sounds like the father the rest of us always wished we had."
I've been a father myself now for about 16 ½ years, and every day I try to live up to the example he set. Every day, I come up short. His are shoes too big to fill.
Fortunately, my father also taught me perseverance, determination and that important achievements come through persistence.
Dad showed us the importance of chasing dreams. In fact, his life could be a practical guide to chasing dreams. He took risks, he gambled, but his gambles were rooted in practical sensibility and his victories were muted with humility.
As he allowed us to share in this great adventure that was his life, he never forgot the importance of simple pleasures like bedtime stories.
And in pursuing his own dream, he managed to ignite the dreams of others.
Maybe there are a lot of bad dads in books. I'm grateful to tell the story of a good one. Happy Father's Day.


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Monday, January 27, 2014
Book Review: Behind the Mask, by Elizabeth D. Michaels (aka Anita Stansfield)
I purchased this book as an e-book during a $0.99 promotion two weeks ago. It was one of my better investments. I loved the book.
Since receiving my Kindle as a Christmas gift just over a month ago, I've been downloading lots of free and heavily discounted books--because I can at little cost to me. (I've had a Nook for several years now, but the deals just aren't there for the Nook). Anyway, I was getting discouraged, having yet to find a book that pulled me in among all those cheap e-books. I was about to adopt the attitude I was determined never to tread upon--because I am a self-published author who has two e-books out there for $0.99 each on Amazon: the attitude that self published books are of lesser quality. Then I was directed to Behind the Mask through one of Rachel Ann Nunes's promotions.
I more-than-welcomed the feeling of being pulled into a book within the few pages. By the end of the first chapter I was fully engaged and had a hard time putting the book down. Lately, this has been hard for me to find such a book. I think it's because I've become overly critical in my reading because I'm overly critical of my writing. I find all the writing "no-no's" as I read, often letting them distract me from enjoying the story. Though I was bothered at first at Anita's writing style of jumping from one character's point of view to another's, sometimes even in the same paragraph, I was able to look beyond that "no-no" because the story pulled me in with such power.
I would highly recommend this book, especially to those who love a good, clean romance with a touch of mystery.
The author was recently interviewed on a blog I visit. You might want to check it out to learn more about the author and the production of this multi-book series.
Abbi has the gift of dreams. But her uncanny ability to see glimpses of the future has no apparent purpose or meaning until a dream leads her to a man on the brink of despair and destruction.
Cameron is a man without a name and without a country, framed for a crime he didn't commit. Long ago forced into exile and believed dead, the passing of years have defaced him of all hope.
The country of Horstberg suffers beneath the weight of tyranny, and only Cameron holds the secret that could see her ruler undone and restore the people to peace and prosperity. While revolution brews and whispers of treason threaten all that is dear to Abbi, she remains unaware of her own ability to answer a nation's prayers.
Trusting only her heart and the power of her dreams, Abbi gives all that she has to lead Cameron back into a civilized world, where love is real and freedom comes only in facing what hides behind the mask.
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Vanessa Parody
In my experience of forums, a pack mentality can develop and once someone becomes a target then it can get a bit over the top. But I have found it to be very rare for someone to attract a lot of stick when they don't deserve at least some of it. I have been criticised on forums for being pompous and overly-judgemental, often anonymously and sometimes in quite vitriolic terms, but at the end of the day it was fair criticism to an extent and I managed to take it on board, although I do still have a tendency to take the pulpit every now and then ;-). In Vanessa's case, I haven't had the pleasure of sharing a table with her, but with so many reports of bad form (especially being a bad winner), there must be something wrong. What's quite interesting is how the issue of her being a woman comes into play.
I think it is definitely a factor, but in an indirect way. Behaviour like this is often found in players who have flown too high too soon. They either score a big result or attract a sponsorship deal before they have "paid their dues" by putting in the hours learning the game. At this point I could just refer you to "Fooled By Randomness", please do read this book, but in brief they simply don't understand how much of their success has been attributable to short-term luck. In my own experience, when I finished 2nd at the Vic for £10K I simply had no idea how lucky I had been because I hadn't really stuck any bad beats on anyone along the way. Instead, I won 5 or 6 hands where someone found a second-best hand and mine held up. I didn't realise at the time that this was in itself extremely lucky, as a 6-way parlay. So I gave half of it back before some of the truth sunk in and I went back to learning the game at the lower levels. It's probably lucky for me as a person that I didn't cop for much more at that point in my poker career.
If you do find yourself promoted too far too soon, this can cause problems. There was a guy who won about $400K out of nowhere in an early WPT event. Six months later, by his own admission, he was flinging cards at people and shouting "don't you know who I am ?". Now this is where the gender issue comes in. Rousso finished 7th in the WPT main event at just the right time, when sites were casting around for sponsored players and any moderately attractive woman was considered a very marketable property (Erica Schoenberg also attracted a sponsorship deal on the back of finishing 17th in that event). So, because she was a woman, she didn't even need a tremendously unlikely result to break through onto the circuit. 7th place for 10 times her buyin was more than sufficient.
What I'm saying is that many players who find themselves catapulted into a game that's too big for them, for whatever reason, will find it difficult to accept the bad times when they come, as they inevitably will, because they lack the experience and understanding to realise how much of what happens is completely beyond their control. This is when they start getting defensive, justifying their own play, criticising the play of others and reacting unprofessionally to bad beats and bustouts. And the point I am finally reaching is that this is, proportionally, far more likely to happen to a female player because, for reasons that are entirely understandable, a female player is far more likely to attract a sponsorship deal on the back of an isolated result or two.
I don't think there's any reason why women shouldn't be able to play the game as well as men. I do think there's a reason why they don't. I suspect that men are far more likely to obsess about the game enough to put in the huge amount of time that is needed (by everyone except the naturally gifted) to reach a high standard. I know it's a sample size of one, but a friend of mine could have been, and in fact already was, a really good player. However, she lost interest in the game after a couple of years and moved on. When TV and sponsors are so desperate to feature female players though, those who are out there are often promoted too far above their ability, and the result is that a false impression can be created. If you've ever watched a "women only" TV game you'll know what I mean. Now I think of it, this goes all the way back to Late Night Poker. A lot of the players on that show weren't great, but often they were so desperate for a woman to give some variety to the show, they ended up with someone who was completely out of her depth. I can think of two in particular who I know for a fact couldn't beat the £20 tournaments in Luton. Time Out once previewed the programme as "Six poker professionals and a supermarket cashier compete in the late night poker showdown".
My point is that it's not necessarily wrong for attractive women to become high-profile in poker, I understand how the world works. However, it does create a false impression. If you watch Vanessa Rousso play poker on TV you could be excused for thinking "Jeez, women are such donks, and pains in the ass as well". If you watched Vanessa Selbst, it would be a lot different. But the latter isn't on TV because she isn't considered as attractive as Rousso and so on, and more to the point because she seems to be a serious winning player who doesn't need sponsorship to play at this level. In addition, anyone who is promoted beyond their poker ability is also likely to be promoted beyond their emotional and mental strength, which is what leads to all the bad behaviour. Getting something without working for it sounds great to start with, but it leads to so many problems down the line, in many fields. Poker is so tough that these problems are exacerbated and the cracks are split open very quickly. Maybe it all amounts to being careful what you wish for, especially somewhere like the World Series.


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1. Did he really tell Eric "Theresa is living in MY house." LOL Umm Brady - you haven't made it on your own since brith. RELAX!!! Not that I'm sticking up for Theresa but c'mon LOL
2. If you REALLY want her out Brady then find her a place, furnish it, pay a few months rent and she'll be on her way. Ah, the plot. The plot the plot the plot LOL


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The Case Study (part 4) – The End
"The disease of civilization is not so much the material poverty of the many as the decay of the spirit of freedom and self-confidence. The revolt that will change the world will spring, not from the benevolence that breeds 'reform', but from the will to be free. Men will act together in the full consciousness of their mutual dependence; but they will act for themselves. Their liberty will not be given them from above; they will take it on their own behalf." (Erich Fromm, The Sane Society)
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When I was treated as a local woman in Albania, it didn't incite anger in me. Rather, I was disgusted, and saddened by the reality of many Albanian women. When I first arrived in country, and took my kids to the compound playground, the Albanian women viewed me as the nanny. They accepted me as one of them. Until I opened my mouth and spoke.
When I shopped in the bazaars, older women would try to marry me off to their sons. Americans working in the Embassy wrote me off, by looking at me, and only introduced themselves once they 'realized' who I was. When I traveled to Morocco, shopkeepers assumed I was from the region. Even throughout Europe, I am frequently approached as a local, and met with confusion and sometimes chagrin when the truth be told. On numerous occasions over the years I've been told, "You are not American."
You can probably infer from these examples my sense of identity was questioned. What is the face of America? Why do I not meet the requirement? Is that a compliment or an insult? Where is my place in this world?
Even though my experience may not resonate with every spouse, at a fundamental level, it is conceivable that we all share the same frustration. As trailing spouses, it's very easy to lose ourselves. We become entwined with the system, dependent on the Department to fulfill our needs. We become 'one' with the officer, identifying our self as an extension of their position. We wait for the government to provide our housing, security, and education for our children. Oftentimes, we are in their graces for employment. We lose the autonomy we need to execute our own desires and will. We become children, the government our parents.
This dependence can manifest itself in unhealthy ways, and we find ourselves trapped in a culture of negativity and poor treatment. The few times I tried to assert myself and exercise my rights, I was met with hostility and an attitude of "suck it up, or get out." Not only was that not helpful, or a disrespectful way to act towards me, but it's also not sustainable. Research documented by the Harvard Business Review does not back up the 'suck it up' philosophy.
What I believe happens is that, in our depletion of freedom and a move towards silence, we hang on to the smallest things we can to retain any ounce of control over our life and situation. We try to settle our displeasures with complaints about the little things, living in a constant battle. In order to survive this environment we need to regularly check-in with our inner voice and remain true to our principles. The art of sacrifice does not mean the dissolution of our authenticity. We are still our own person. And, as Plato is so famously quoted, "Know Thyself." https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-would-aristotle-do/201202/are-you-your-own-person
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The observations of my time spent at each post weighs heavily on my perception of the world. It can be a really ugly place. A sphere of injustice. I know why it was so easy for me to feel a victim. To understand why I reached the point when I had to make the decision to fight or flee. My automatic response was to flee. But, then my reasoning side questioned that choice. I realized I couldn't answer the question to fight or flee until I could answer the question, Who am I? I had to lay the first stone, towards a path of truth.
I've done my best to research the topics of self-actualization, fulfillment, happiness, and authenticity. I've shared many of the facts of this life, leaving my personal opinions aside. I've been able to sit back, reflect on the findings, and work through the memories of my past. I've also had to ask myself how reliable my memory is. How has my experience overseas shaped the narrative of my life as a trailing spouse? In all honesty, I disclose to you that what I perceive of the past, the emotions rekindled and the images ingrained in my brain, reflect an ill-favored life. I cannot, in good conscience, say it was more good than it was bad. I can, however, acknowledge that beauty is often found amongst an ugly mess.
As a highly sensitive person, I can't handle watching scary movies, or reading horrific details in the news. They give me nightmares for weeks. I still have a recurring nightmare from a scary movie I watched during a sleepover in fifth grade. Things affect me deeper and longer than most people. My central nervous system reacts to certain stimuli which makes me very sensitive to negative energy in this world. When I see or hear about pain, I not only cringe because of what I'm seeing or hearing, I'm cringing because my body feels pain too. And, the pain lingers until I can settle my nerves.
Living in underdeveloped nations for the first seven years of our overseas life, the accounts of human rights violations and the witness of poverty on the streets was difficult to face on a regular basis. The weight of suffering was not just a reaction of the wrongdoings done to myself. The heaviness of it all came from the acknowledgement that how I felt in those moments were the reality of life for many around the world everyday, all day. I knew better. I knew that was not the life I left behind in Oklahoma. I knew there were more resources and better opportunities for me back home. The burden of carrying personal knowledge of the havoc wreaked on the lives of innocent people was too hard to just 'suck it up.'
Every child beggar became a point of focus for me. Even when they hung themselves from the roof rack of my SUV, my heart broke, conflicted on the proper way to help. We were guided to never give them money, but then also told they suffer severe abuse if they don't collect enough each day. By giving, at least I knew I saved them from some pain. The worst days of my life overseas could have easily been the best day for someone living on the street. My sadness originally stemmed from a sadness for the state of the developing world. Is this what makes me un-American?
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Growing up, my go-to book was Little Women. I must have read it at least a dozen times, and now looking back, I see how it has shaped my views of being a woman and how it even prepared me for life as a trailing spouse. Four flawed sisters enduring hardship, giving of themselves for a greater cause. Losing all they have and managing to live a meaningful life. A dedicated mother, honest and patient, guiding her children towards a life of truth and acceptance of their choices. An absent father, off fighting a war. http://www.thecultureconcept.com/little-women-by-louisa-may-alcott-having-a-meaningful-life And, Jo, the character I related to the most; blunt, keenly aware of the world around her, feeling events and situations deeper, and most assured she held the greatest burden in the family. We can learn a lot from this book. The lessons and wisdom of life are written on every page. We can relate to the themes of family, love, independence, and poverty.
As modern spouses, it's tough to accept our hopes, dreams, and pursuit of happiness just won't quite happen the same way, or with the same ease, once we leave the soil of America. We venture to the unknown, willing to sacrifice parts of ourselves for the greater benefit of our country. We suffer knowing our children and spouse are gaining much more than we are. And, we endure the hardship as well as we can manage. And, yet, some of us still lose. Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, tells us his research findings reveal that a minority of the population endure the majority of the suffering.
Our road to self-actualization is the road of enduring the heartaches and losses of life as a trailing spouse. It is certainly not an easy life, or one that everyone is willing or capable of living. But, it is certainly a noble one. One that leads us to the true meaning of life.
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As I wrap up this project, conveniently at the same time I'm wrapping up my time in Germany, I ask myself, What do I want to do next? How do I want to help? Leaving in just a few short days, I will begin making plans for the future, my career, our own home. How can I best to use this reflection to make the world a better place?
While I take a necessary amount of time to answer those questions, I must not forget the life-changing lessons I learned along the way. To reach self-actualization, I must:
- Be selfish, and unselfish, in my decisions, knowing there must be a possibility of regret.
- Choose my battles wisely.
- Defend the most precious thing I have, my identity.
- Be courageous.
- Remember resilience is about recovery, not endurance.
- Be willing to be broken.
As Ernest Hemingway wrote in A Farewell to Arms, "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills."
Simply Live,
P.S. Thank you for joining me in this personal project. If you feel comfortable, please connect with me on social media. I'd love to hear from you, learn more about how you've survived over the years, and find out what the future holds for you.
New to this project? Start at the beginning here. Or, return to Part One of The Case Study here.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'The Little House on The Prairie' and the Art of Self-Disclosure, The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/06/little-house-and-the-art-of-self-disclosure/487361/
Anne Lamott TED Talk – https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_lamott_12_truths_i_learned_from_life_and_writing
How Comforting Others Helps You with Your Own Struggles –http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_comforting_others_helps_you_with_your_own_struggles?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=f938b9b3df-GG_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-f938b9b3df-50901287
Albert Einstein on the Interconnectedness of Our Fates and Our Mightiest Counterforce Against Injustice, Brain Pickings: https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/06/08/albert-einstein-human-rights/?utm_source=Brain+Pickings&utm_campaign=4bbdb148ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_179ffa2629-4bbdb148ab-236866509&mc_cid=4bbdb148ab&mc_eid=f5bcb9a269
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow


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When I was visiting Rosewood Palace a.k.a Shivappanaika Palace, I met some college going boys, studying in Shimoga. They showed great curiosity for my visit to Shimoga. I was happy to meet some friendly localities there. I started asking them some common questions about Shimoga and about the places which I should visit. I even wanted to know about an interesting place to have dinner tonight. They mentioned about Bright Palace being a good place if you like mutton. I decided to have my dinner at Bright Palace Restaurant, Shimoga, the place which is situated near Gopi Circle in Shimoga.
Who should go to Bright Palace Restaurant?
Hotel Bright Palace is a fine dine restaurant and is a good place for family outings. The ambiance and the place are very classy and suitable for families and more formal outings.
Service at Bright Palace Restaurant
The staff waits for you once you enter the restaurant. They will show you the table quickly. However, I reached the restaurant pretty early and there were ample tables available, so I had a lot of options to choose wherever I would like to sit. Once seated, the staff quickly came to my table to serve me water and give me the menu. On asking for their recommendation, he told me to go for Mutton pepper dry and mutton biryani. I found their recommendation and the service very good.
Food at Bright Palace Restaurant
As per the recommendation of the staff, I ordered mutton pepper dry and mutton biryani. Both the dishes didn't disappoint me. Mutton pepper dry was one of the best mutton appetisers I had in a very long time. The mutton was spicy and so soft that I would hardly have to chew it. It would just melt after chewing in once or twice. The pepper along with other spices and the curry leaves gave it a superb flavour. Mutton Biryani was also very delicious. It did not have a lot of masala in it which is one downside of a lot of biryanis I usually try. The proportion of rice and the masala in the biryani was perfect and the soft mutton pieces complemented the biryani beautifully. The biryani was also accompanied with salad and some gravy to add more taste to it. Overall, the food was delicious and both the dishes were very good.
Final Verdict of Bright Palace Restaurant
Hotel Bright Palace is a perfect place for your family outing and for all mutton lovers. Their mutton pepper dry and mutton biryani are highly recommended. The quantity and quality of the dishes were good. However, the place is slightly on the expensive side but worth trying. The ambiance and the service were both very good. I would give the place 4 out of 5 and a thank to those students who suggested this place.


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There are several resources available to those living with Gaucher disease, providing everything from disease education to assistance with health insurance issues, all free of charge*.
* Testing is performed at no charge, but local charges may apply for sample collection, processing, or shipping.
Sanofi Genzyme's CareConnectPSS is designed to support each patient's unique journey through dedicated Case Managers and Patient Education Liaisons (also called "PELs") who provide one-on-one assistance through a range of resources, programs, and other support offerings.
Below are various professional medical organizations, national and international Gaucher disease groups, Gaucher disease education websites, and patient assistance programs that work to support Gaucher disease patients and their families and caregivers.
All information and resources provided by these organizations are operated and maintained by the entity listed below. Please note this list is meant to serve as a general reference and additional resources may also be available through other organizations. Sanofi Genzyme does not endorse any particular organization or the content and programs they offer.
Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is a family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN (the National Family Caregivers Association) is a nonprofit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.
Courageous Parents Network (CPN) Courageous Parents Network (CPN) is a nonprofit organization created to support, guide and strengthen families as they care for sick children. CPN (Courageous Parents Network) web site provides space for parents to learn from other parents and pediatric care providers across the country as they navigate caregiving and advocate for their loved ones.
Genetic Alliance Genetic Alliance engages individuals, families, and communities to transform health through genetics and provides opportunities to be active participants in health, from services in traditional health settings to groundbreaking research endeavors. They partner with individuals and communities to transform health systems, convene powerful networks, deliver actionable information, build intuitive tools, and drive policy decisions. Genetic Alliance is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization.
Genetic Disease Foundation The Genetic Disease Foundation (GDF) was established in 1997 by patients and families affected by genetic disorders. The Foundation's mission is to support research, education and the prevention of genetic diseases. The foundation is completely run by volunteers, which enables it to use all of its fundraising dollars to directly fight genetic diseases. GDF is a nonprofit, 501c(3) organization.
National Gaucher Foundation (NGF) The National Gaucher Foundation (NGF) is an independent nonprofit dedicated to serving US patients with Gaucher disease and their families. Through financial support, educational programming, patient services, and collaboration with medical professionals, NGF empowers Gaucher patients to live a better today. The NGF is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 260 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services. NORD is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.
Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications. Partnering with generous donors, healthcare providers and pharmacies, PAN provides the underinsured population access to the healthcare treatments they need to best manage their conditions and focus on improving their quality of life. PAN is an independent, national 501(c)(3) organization.
Patient Services Incorporated (PSI) Patient Services Inc. (PSI) finds solutions to the challenges that face the chronically ill in the United States. PSI provides financial support and guidance for qualified patients with specific, rare, chronic diseases. PSI assistance programs help patients and their families living with an expensive chronic illness afford lifesaving treatment. Patient Services is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, charitable organization.
Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders The Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (SIMD) aims to increase knowledge of and promote research in inborn errors of metabolism in humans and to stimulate interactions between clinicians and investigators in inborn errors of metabolism. SIMD seeks to foster training and maintenance of a core of qualified investigators and practitioners in the field and to promote public understanding of inborn errors of metabolism. SIMD is a nonprofit professional organization.
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The objective of the BEC Fab Lab is to help develop a community of inventors, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts who will benefit both from the facilities and the interaction it will provide, in the process helping to stimulate economic growth. Encouraging innovation is a significant part of the West Cumbria Economic Blueprint – a document which sets out a long-term vision for the region's development based around low carbon energy.
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"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly embracing each other."
(Luciano De Crescenzo)
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
(Ralph Waldo Emerson )
"Wholeness," our worship theme for April, is related etymologically to both "health" and "holy." Instinctively, we know that when we sense our wholeness, we feel deeply healthy, alive to the world, and connected to ultimate truth.
At the same time, however, we can also sense that our brokenness, the moments of pain and heartbreak that come with loving and losing, supports our wholeness. The more we love and lose – and survive it, ready to love again – the more our wholeness is accomplished, and the more it radiates out from us, lending strength to all around us.
This tension, this paradox, centers our worship experience this month, when we'll:
- investigate Wholeness, Embodiment, and the notion of Resurrection April 7
- explore the meaning of Palm Sunday with guest preacher Cliff Alburger April 14
- celebrate a joyous multi-generational Easter Sunday April 21.
- honor Earth Day with Green Sanctuary April 28.
In the meantime, to get you started, here are a few questions to consider:
- In what space or place do you feel most whole? How often do you spend time there?
- Who taught you that wholeness does not mean perfection?
- Who helped you with the work of embracing brokenness, rather than trying to fix or hide it? How have you passed on that lesson? Does someone in your life need that lesson now?


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Chairman hosts reception in honour of RAF Cadets 72 Squadron
5th February 2019
On Thursday 24 January, Chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Howard Thornton, hosted a reception at Enniskillen Castle Museum in honour of the 72 RAF Cadet Squadron.
Speaking at the reception, Councillor Thornton said, 'As Chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council I am delighted to welcome you all to the Enniskillen Museum this evening. I would like to extend a particularly warm to the officers and cadets of 72 RAF Cadet Squadron based in Omagh in whose honour this evening's event is being hosted. I would like to extend a particularly warm welcome to Wing Commander Chris Hodges, Officer Commanding Northern Ireland Air Cadets who has joined us for this evening's reception.
I am delighted to have been afforded the opportunity to host this reception and I think it is highly appropriate in the year that the RAF celebrated its centenary that the Council is able to honour you this evening.
Although your base is at the historic St Lucia Barrack's in Omagh, I understand that you draw your membership from across the entire Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area and indeed into Donegal.
While established in 1995, it wasn't until 2000 that you achieved full squadron status. In the intervening years the squadron has had a tremendous impact not only on its members but also in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area working with charitable organisations such as Omagh Food bank, Grove Hill Animal Shelter, St Vincent De Paul and Salvation Army and assisting with various charity collections.
I always like to do a little research on my guests to familiarise myself with what they do and I was amazed to see the activities which you as cadets undertake such as flying adventure training, shooting and camps to name but a few.
Looking at the list of famous RAF Cadets, sportsmen such as Danny Blanchflower, Rory Underwood, Linford Christie and John Conteh together with actors Richard Burton and Timothy Dalton who I suppose would be better known to those of my generation and Tom Fletcher from pop band "McFly" have all served as RAF Cadets. So many of your colleagues across the UK have made significant contributions to sport, the Arts and science.
2018 was a fantastic year for 72 Squadron winning the top 3 fundraising awards in the UK RAF Association competition beating over 900 squadrons across the UK. Your fundraising goes towards supports serving and retired RAF personnel and I am confident that they greatly appreciate your efforts on their behalf.
72 Squadron Cadets also provide support to the Lord Lieutenants of both Fermanagh and Tyrone and provide a presence at commemoration events across the district. You provided support for some of the RAF Centenary Celebrations last year also so you undertake significant ceremonial and civic duties also.
We also had cadet Ciara McHugh at our young achievers award last year as Ciara was one of only 6 recipients in the UK of RAFA Flying Scholarship Award and was also awarded the RAF Air Cadets Trophy for the Best Cadet in Northern Ireland.
Of course the squadron could not function without the dedication and commitment of the volunteer staff, both commissioned and non-commissioned officers under the command of Flying Officer Graham Dodds, who give up their time freely to support your activities and on behalf of you, the Cadets, can I offer my deepest gratitude to the staff.
Flying Officer Dodds was also recognised last year when he was awarded both the prestigious 'Currie Sword' for the Best Commissioned Officer in Scotland & Northern Ireland Region and the Northern Ireland Air Cadets Best Commissioned Officer award.
72 Squadron has so much to be proud of and as I alluded to earlier, I am delighted to have the opportunity to host this reception to recognise the tremendous work which you do. It just remains for me to thank you most sincerely for all you do and wish the members and officer of 72 Squadron every success for the future.'.


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Fury as traffic wardens slap £130 parking tickets on ambulances bringing cancer patients to one of London's biggest hospitals
Traffic wardens are targeting ambulances for cancer patients parked outside one of London's biggest hospitals.
The private ambulances and medical cars are being hit with £130 fixed penalty notices for parking in streets outside University College Hospital's Macmillan Cancer Centre, as they change shift or transport non-emergency patients to and from it for treatment.
The vehicles leased by G4S are parked on double yellow lines near the specialist unit where patients have appointments including chemotherapy. Sources told the Evening Standard that G4S, UCLH's private transport contractor, have been issued with scores of tickets amounting to tens of thousands of pounds in fines over almost two years.
The firm's managers believe the fines are "ridiculous" and "lack commonsense". One ambulance driver, who was parked in Capper Street by the cancer unit, said: "It's been going on for a couple of years. They don't let us have five minutes' peace before they give a ticket. There's nowhere to put vehicles.
"We get three or four a day on ambulances. The late shift park up and come back the next day with a ticket."
The employee confirmed that drivers are not forced to pay the penalty fines, as tickets are handed over to a G4S control room. He added: "Often we have to park outside and help the patients in wheelchairs get to their appointments and then come back outside to find a new ticket. They are vulnerable people and some are at the end of their lives. It's ridiculous."
Traffic regulations allow vehicles such as ambulances to park on double and single yellow lines, as well as on red routes, in an emergency. But there is no provision for medical transport or non-emergency vehicles.
G4S transport services managing director Russell Hobbs said its vehicles "provide a vital service" and it was essential their ambulances can park close to the hospital. Many cancer patients use the ambulances as they are not meant to travel on the Tube because their immune systems are lowered by chemotherapy and other treatments.
Camden council employ wardens through a third party firm to enforce parking restrictions and said it has asked the hospital and G4S to discuss how they can "maintain access and park non-emergency vehicles in permitted areas".
A hospital spokesman said: "We are working with both G4S and Camden council to ensure adequate provision of space designated for picking up and dropping off patients."
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Students should wear their class t-shirt (yellow/green bright color) and black/navy pants to the show tonight. If they wish to be in the finale, they should bring a purple shirt to place on the back of their chair throughout the show. They will put the purple shirt on top of their class shirts for the finale.
Please have students in their assigned seats in audience at 5:30 tonight. Students will sit in their assigned seats throughout the entire show.
They looked AMAZING at the rehearsal last night!


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Napa County Library | 580 Coombs St., Napa, CA
Cost: FREE
Categories: Fun & Games
Monthly Game Night at the Library | Napa
Every 2nd Tuesday
Dang! This event has already taken place.Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
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Napa County Library | 580 Coombs St., Napa, CA
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Monthly Game Night at Napa Valley College | Napa
It's your move with Un/Shelved Gaming if you want to discover and play over 50 different games or bring your own and share the fun.
Snacks will be provided by ASNVC & every month and there will be a raffle off a free mystery game so stick around and you could be the lucky winner.
This event is held at Napa Valley College location every second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm.
Please note that the venue is at Napa Valley College and no longer at Napa County Library
Last Update: 2/2/20
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Event Details
Cost: FREE
Categories: Fun & Games
Venue: Napa County Library
Address: 580 Coombs St., Napa, CA


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The noblest art is that of making others happy…PT Barnum
Tag: happy
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Be happy now, if you can.
Tunes Tuesday – Happy – Pharrell Williams (featuring Minions)
Here's a little something to make you smile. It's Pharrell Williams and Minions. That should put you in a lighter mood today.
Remember To Be Less Serious, Be Happy!
We as a society and community can get so mired down in the serious things of our lives we forget to enjoy the fun stuff. There is nothing wrong with listening to a pop song, enjoying a guilty pleasure or eating something you really shouldn't. Right now we live in a world that is full of sadness and hate that we need those moments of silliness, levity, grace to remind us of our humanity. I read a lot of posts and some of those I have written about the world being a dark place to be but we need to remember how to bring some light into the darkness.
Perhaps we should not try to grow up so fast that we forget the fun that can be had today and every day. My friends the world isn't entirely bad, people aren't always out to get you and perhaps pursue excellence in being a living person who smiles and laughs in equal measure to crying and frowning. Enjoy the fun of being imperfect, broken, human. Be alive today, you only get one shot at this life.
It's OK To Get Happy
People would do well to not take things so seriously. We should learn to have fun and chill out. Overthinking things can be a problem too. Our prior experiences can color our view of the present. If we all just decided to be intentionally positive and happy perhaps the world would be a better place to be in and people would be more pleasant to be around. Even in tough times it's OK to get happy.


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I only like two kinds of men; domestic and foreign. -West, Mae
Quotes :
- Teddy Locsin Jr. – FOREIGN INTERVENTION "Foreign intervention is inconceivable against a hugely elected democratic president with a popularity even bigger than its mandate. Period." ~Teddy Locsin Jr.
- "(During a trial in which she was accused of… "(During a trial in which she was accused of indecency on stage)Judge: 'Miss West, are you trying to show contempt for this court?'Mae West: 'On the contrary, your Honor, I was doin' my best to conceal it.'" - Mae West
- "I think the Government has got itself into… "I think the Government has got itself into such a state with its energy policy that raising coal production is about its only 'get out of jail free' card, or there won't be enough domestic energy supply left." - Charles Kernot
- Murray McCully Quotes "He's a tough guy but he was warm, courteous and actually quite charming." ~Murray McCully, NZ Foreign Minister. (New Zealand Herald, 23 November 2016) on meeting Pres. RR Duterte during his overnight stop-over in Auckland."He doesn't beat around the bush. He has got quite firm views and he expresses them, and very colourfully." ~Murray McCully, NZ Foreign Minister, on Pres. RR Duterte, 23 November 2016…