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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Whether you are just starting to try, are trying and struggling, or have started IVF acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be of enormous benefit to you. Gynaecology became a specialist area in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) over 700 years ago and has been successfully helping women with all sorts of fertility related problems ever since.
The aim of TCM is to maintain the health of body and mind by maximising the potential of all body systems, and stresses that no system can work to its potential if other systems are struggling – for example your chances for fertility are reduced if your digestive system is not working well, or you are stressed, or have skin, circulation, menstrual or a myriad of other issues. No system works in isolation and working on all systems improves fertility pure and simple.
Like so many things we take our fertility for granted until it doesn't work and then often realise how little we know about it, how little we know about our cycle, our ovulation, cervical mucous, antibodies, sperm morphology – hey wait a minute this is getting complicated!! Let's break it down and help you understand how TCM can help you.
Just starting out
When you have decided the time is right for you and your partner to start trying for a baby there a few things that you can set in motion straight away. These all apply to BOTH of you!
- Eating well. Look at your diet and see where changes for the better can easily be made. Increase fruit, vegetables, and home cooked meals, decrease processed foods, sugar, coffee and alcohol. This will take pressure off your digestive system and this alone will make you feel better, give you more energy and make you feel calmer – Why? Because all the systems work together. There is no need to go crazy and give everything up because this can put too much stress on you emotionally.
- Weight loss/gain. Being over or underweight can interfere with your hormones. The conversation that goes on between the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the ovaries is a complicated one and can be altered by the stress put on the body by extreme weight gain or weight loss. Losing just 5kgs can improve the quality of your cycle.
- Exercise. We know that we need to exercise to keep our weight down and keep us fit but we underestimate just how important exercise is. We see what it can do for us on the outside but there is not a system in the body that exercise does not improve – digestion, circulation, hormonally, neurologically, reproductively, cognitively and emotionally- all these systems are improved because of the increase in the circulation of blood, energy and nutrients to all the cells in the body.
- Regulating the cycle. The 'perfect' cycle is 28 days long, lasts for 4-5 days and has few discomforts. We don't all have a perfect cycle but what we do need is a regular cycle around 28 days (26-35 is good) with as few symptoms as possible. What this tells us is that the hormones are working well and this is of paramount importance. Having your hormones working for you increases your chance of conceiving from the get go. Chinese medicine is very good at regulating the cycle, with herbs, acupuncture or both. So whether you have a long cycle, an irregular cycle, no period at all getting your cycle sorted is a great place to start.
- Having PCOS is sometimes only diagnosed when your period fails to arrive after coming off the pill. Commonly the absence of a regular cycle and difficulty losing weight are factors leading to the diagnosis of PCOS with ultrasound confirmation. Women contemplating IVF due to PCOS can benefit from having acupuncture for at least 2 months prior to starting to help improve egg quality and to promote ovulation.
Endometriosis. Besides causing periods to be very painful and heavy endometriosis can interfere with the integrity of the lining of the uterus and therefore hamper implantation or if growing over the over can damage ovarian tissue and impact ovarian reserve. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for endometriosis and can therefore improve pregnancy rates in IVF patients with endometriosis.
Fibroids. Fibroids and polyps are quite common and often cause no problems but they can get in the way of implantation. Chinese medicine can help shrink these or if they are more problematic surgery may be indicated.
6. We often wave our hands as if to say yeah, yeah I know about stress but there is nothing I can do about it. FACT: stress negatively impacts fertility.
Stress can reduce your chances of falling pregnant naturally, impact sperm quality, reduces pregnancy rates with IVF. Stress messes with our hormones, endorphins, and adrenaline whereas Acupuncture it is widely agreed reduces anxiety and helps you relax and these benefits are sometimes overlooked.
- Egg Quality.
There is a lot of discussion about egg quality and 'ovarian reserve' – whole forums are dedicated to such topics. The simple truth is that we cannot change the number of eggs in reserve but we can maximise the potential of the eggs. During the time the egg is maturing each cycle, or during an IVF cycle, acupuncture helps by improving the flow of blood, energy, and nutrients to the egg and therefore can improve oocyte quality. By improving the flow of blood, energy, and nutrients to all the other systems, by balancing hormones, by improving your mood and stress levels in the body acupuncture can free up energy that can be used to support the eggs. This is especially important for older women where 'egg quality' has been singled out as the main issue. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help to maximise the potential of the ovaries.
- Sperm Quality:
Whereas women are born with all the eggs they are ever going to have sperm production is ongoing, happening day in day out and therefore is more affected by environmental and lifestyle factors. Research shows that acupuncture and Chinese herbs can improve the quality of sperm. There is evidence to suggest that in couples under 35 with unexplained infertility that 50% of the time the sperm is the issue and historically we under treat male infertility.
BEFORE: (1-2 months)
Ideally, you should start acupuncture treatments before you commence on the IVF programme, that way you start the cycle in optimum health. This cannot be overstated.
- Treatments before the cycle starts focus on your constitution. This is fundamental!! There is something happening in your system that is hindering or preventing conception and we want to address this before an embryo is returned to that system.
- To improve sperm quality ideally start treatments as far in advance as possible as the sperm produced today does not surface for 3 months.
DURING A CYCLE (weekly)
- Once the cycle has commenced we want to ensure that the egg quality and quantity is as good as we possibly can. (More emphasis is placed on quality rather than quantity)
- After egg collection treatments focus on the endometrium – quality and thickness as well as replenishing your reproductive energy following the hormone therapy
- Before and after embryo transfer has become an established practice since research came out in support of it. Ideally, both treatments are on the day of transfer.
- Supportive treatments leading up to pregnancy test. Once the embryo is replaced science ends and nature takes over. Acupuncture can support the embryo at this critical time.
From embryo transfer until the pregnancy test is usually 10-14 days. This is both a stressful time of anticipation and a critical time in the development and implantation of the embryo. Treatment here focuses on relaxing the uterus, decreasing inflammation, soothing frayed nerves, improving blood, nutrient, and energy supply
First rejoicing!! Again a very delicate time so recommended weekly treatments until past 8 weeks, more or less depending on the individual situation, for example, someone with a history of multiple miscarriages may need more treatments.
Once pregnancy is established i.e. after 8weeks then treatment is only needed symptomatically- morning sickness, migraines, back pain etc.
The failure of a cycle is disappointing at best devastating at worst and reasons can be many. Acupuncture can both help clear the system of the IVF drugs, re-establish the natural hormones and send energy to 'tired' ovaries as well as helping bring back the calm and relieve anxiety
The first thing you have to understand is that we are all made up of energy. Yes skin and bone and blood and muscle but the thing that makes it all work is energy. The average adult heart beats 110,000 times a day, the lungs inflate roughly 17,000 times, blood circulates smoothly and endlessly, digestion digests, nerves innervate and it's all controlled by the big power station – the brain. Energy is what keeps everything in the body moving. When energy runs smoothly and is plentiful every cell is better perfused and oxygenated which means health is optimal but when energy is not running smoothly our health suffers our wellbeing suffers. Lots of factors play into this of course
- Inherited factors i.e. you can inherit a weak digestion or poor circulation, even fertility issues.
- Lifestyle/ environmental factors i.e. Diet, exercise, even socioeconomic factors.
- Pathological factors i.e. Health issues like infections, immunological and hormonal factors.
And of course, these issues can compound each other and make up each of our unique individual health palette i.e. weak digestion combined with poor lifestyle choices…
However the interesting thing is that the energy flow is not necessarily equal in each body system, or constant in each body system, they are separate. Meaning all the systems can be working well but one is fundamentally weaker than the others.
The Chinese recognised this thousands of years ago.
They recognised that each system is separate and each has its own level of energy.
That these individual systems are influenced by constitutional and environmental factors
That these systems can be individually influenced
That if all the systems are energetically balanced our feeling of wellbeing is enhanced.
Over time they developed a sophisticated system that was able to influence the flow of energy in our bodies in a precise and elaborate way.
This is known as the channel or meridian system – each channel relating to a body system and to a lesser extent organ. Along each channel, there are points where the energy in that system can be influenced – these are the acupuncture points.
This complex system takes into account all body systems and functions as well as mental and emotional functions. It comprises of 14 major channels with 465+ acupuncture points that can be used in endless combinations.

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Chihuahua pine
leiophylla Schiede & Deppe
symbol: PILE
Leaf: Evergreen needles, 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches long, in fascicles of 3, stout, fascicle sheath sheds in first year, blue-green with white stomatal bands.
Flower: Species is monoecious; males purple than turning yellow, in clusters at branch tips; females red, at branch tips, appearing in spring.
Fruit: Woody cone, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long and nearly as wide, dark reddish to gray-brown with a long stalk, slight prickle on scale, requires 3 years to mature and persist on the tree for many years.
Twig: Moderately stout, reddish brown, narrow pointed buds.
Bark: Very dark (nearly black), thick, coarse ridges, lighter reddish brown, deep vertical fissures.
Form: A small tree reaching up to 50 feet tall and 2 feet in diameter, open crown with upturned branches.
Looks like: ponderosa pine - Apache pine - pitch pine
Additional Range Information: Pinus leiophylla is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. Download the full-size PDF map.
External Links: USDAFS FEIS Silvics - USDA Plants Database
All material © 2019 Virginia Tech Dept. of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation; Photos and text by: John Seiler, Edward Jensen, Alex Niemiera, and John Peterson; Silvics reprinted from Ag Handbook 654; range map source information


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Eye in the sky: The 100-metre tall archaeologist with x-ray vision
December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017
Head into the field and learn how Stantec is using archaeology, remote sensing, and drones to see below the surface from the sky
Imagine flying high in the sky, looking down, and spotting objects underground that others could only see if they dug in the right spot. You've got a superpower—something like x-ray vision—and it's changing the way you look at the world. You can see leaking pipelines, broken cables, ruptured infrastructure, not to mention mysterious traces left behind by ancient civilizations. Imagine how you can help the environment, enable industry, and re-write history with this incredible ability.
Archaeologist Butch Amundson (Saskatoon, SK) and his talented colleagues have done more than imagine this possibility. They've brought this superpower to life.
"By putting an unmanned aerial system (UAS)—or drone—in the air with a camera and special filters, we created a 100-metre tall archaeologist with x-ray vision," said Butch. "This really is a risk assessment tool. Not just for archaeology, but for oil and gas, the mining industry, anybody with buried infrastructure."
So how did this all get started? With the lofty idea of combining some traditional archaeological methods with some unexpected technologies, Butch connected with our UAS operations manager Kevin Grover (Edmonton, AB) to take a drone to an archaeological landscape near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. They added multi-spectral photogrammetry (a type of aerial photography) to the mix—in this case a near-infrared camera and thermal sensor—to see if they spotted anything different than they did with their traditional boots-on-the-ground archaeological survey.
They did.
Compared to a traditional ground-based survey on the site, one-third of the archaeological features identified—like tipi tent rings and stone structures from an ancient community—were found by both the ground team and the air team, one-third of the community's remaining features could only be seen on the ground, and the remaining one-third of the features could only be seen from the sky (drones are better at finding tipi rings and non-linear structures).
"We found that to create a thorough archaeological record of a landscape, both techniques are required," said Butch. "Drones are not going to replace boots on the ground."
Although they had already made a discovery, the dynamic duo of Butch and Kevin still had more ideas to explore. They brought in Grant Wiseman (Winnipeg, MB), a geomatics remote sensing specialist, who applied a normalized differentiated vegetative index (NDVI) to the results. The NDVI measures the growth of or stress on vegetation compared to its surroundings.
So, what happened when the NDVI was applied to the photogrammetric results? The team found an archaeological feature not visible to the naked eye. An unusual "halo" around a tipi ring, to be specific.
"With the NDVI, this project went from being a standard comparison of two methods—eye in the sky versus boots on the ground—to a project where we discovered something out of the blue that we didn't know existed from the application of inductive research," says Butch.
"We discovered an archaeological feature that nobody knew about because it was invisible to the human eye. That's a game-changer to archaeologists. We just started to see things we didn't know existed"
The team still wasn't done. Butch wanted to know how to find those invisible features. The answer lies in object-based image analysis (OBIA)—essentially training a computer to use photogrammetry and NDVI data to automatically locate hidden objects.
"What we've done is train a computer to be an archaeologist. In other words, the computer automatically finds the archaeological features invisible to humans," Butch explains.
For Grant, working on this innovative project with Butch and Kevin has been a master class in knowledge-sharing. He learns about UASs and archaeology while his teammates learn about remote sensing. Grant says he often confers with Kevin over the use of drone or high resolution satellite imagery primarily on infrastructure project. Sharing project findings with Butch and seeing his enthusiasm has been "sheer joy."
"This project combines three disciplines—archaeology, UAS, and OBIA—which have historically not worked together. We're generating new knowledge that would otherwise go undetected," says Grant.
He believes the results of this research are tremendous for any client looking to alter the earth's surface in areas where there may have been previous settlements.
Margaret Kennedy, Associate Professor of archaeology at the University of Saskatchewan, is a longtime academic peer of Butch. She believes this project is important for the field of archaeology.
"I think it will have very big implications for how remote sensing is applied in archaeology," says Margaret, who, along with colleague Dr. Brian Reeves, conducted the original fieldwork on which Butch based his research. "I applaud Stantec for supporting this vital archaeological research and Butch's innovative ideas."
Margaret adds, "The use of UASs and multiple photographic platforms has exploded in archaeology and the resulting imagery has been spectacular. Now is the time to fine-tune the utilization of UASs and Butch's research will have very practical application as to how archaeological fieldwork could be re-envisioned, or enhanced, in the future with the careful addition of photogrammetric techniques."
Margaret and Butch stress that these new techniques won't keep archaeologists away from the field. Rather, it's another tool in the box to help professionals do their best work.
Butch sees applications for the photogrammetric NDVI and OBIA method outside of the archaeology field. Whether using high-resolution drone or satellite imagery, this method will help clients understand what's happening underground.
"Archaeology is the tiniest tip of the iceberg," says Butch. "We can apply this method to most of the disciplines here at Stantec. We can have a technological edge by solving some of the questions our clients have at the start of a project. Ultimately, I'd like to use off-the-shelf imagery and answer questions for our clients same-day."
Butch is moving forward with research with support from Stantec's Greenlight Program, a $2 million annual fund that financially supports employees' good ideas. Butch received Greenlight funding for his original drone and filter research and has since received a second grant to ground-truth his photogrammetry research.
Although he sees broad potential for this method, the gregarious archaeologist still has roots in the field. "Now we can help our clients avoid accidentally hitting archaeological sites that we didn't know existed," he said. "We're seeing things that are buried underground rather than stuff that we can only see at the surface. This is the most fun I've ever had as an archaeologist."
There's nothing quite like the power of a 100-metre tall archaeologist with x-ray vision.
This article is part of an ongoing series focusing on the value Stantec's Greenlight program brings to clients, communities, and employees. Through Greenlight, Stantec invests up to $2 million annually to fund employee ideas that benefit our clients, community, and Company. Greenlight is part of our Creativity & Innovation Program, which celebrates and encourages creativity and innovation at work and in our work. Check back soon for another story in our Greenlight series.


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Madrid Declaration On Ethical Standards for Psychiatric Practice
Approved by the General Assembly on August 25, 1996
(Editor's Note: In the past three years of persecution against Falun Gong practitioners, the Jiang regime has frequently used mental hospitals as a weapon against completely mentally healthy Falun Gong practitioners and other groups of people. So-called doctors and nurses that have completely abandoned any semblance of medical ethics often abuse the Falun Gong practitioners detained at these mental hospitals without restraint. Furthermore, the practitioners are forcibly injected with or forced to ingest massive doses of psychotropic drugs. This type of behavior is an insult against the science of psychiatry and medicine, as well as a desecration of human civilization.)
In 1977, the World Psychiatric Association approved the Declaration of Hawaii, setting out ethical guidelines for the practice of psychiatry. The Declaration was updated in Vienna in 1983. To reflect the impact of changing social attitudes and new medical developments on the psychiatric profession, the Word Psychiatric Association has once again examined and revised some of these ethical standards.
Medicine is both a healing art and a science. The dynamics of this combination are best reflected in psychiatry, the branch of medicine that specializes in the care and protection of those who are ill and infirm because of a mental disorder or impairment. Although there may be cultural, social, and national differences, the need for ethical conduct and continual review of ethical standards is universal.
As practitioners of medicine, psychiatrists must be aware of the ethical implications of being a physician and of the specific ethical demands of the specialty of psychiatry. As members of society, psychiatrists must advocate for fair and equal treatment of the mentally ill, for social justice and equity for all.
Ethical behavior is based on the psychiatrist's individual sense of responsibility towards the patient and their judgement in determining what is correct and appropriate conduct. External standards and influences such as professional codes of conduct, the study of ethics, or the rule of law by themselves will not guarantee the ethical practice of medicine.
Between the World Congress of Hawaii in 1977 and that of Athens in 1989, institutional work increased in several areas, which led to the incorporation in the Executive Committee of Secretaries for Finances, for the Committee (where Member Societies were regionally represented), for Meetings, for Editorial Policy, and for Sections. This second structural reorganization of WPA adopted in Athens in 1989 has largely continued to present days.
Psychiatrists should at all times, keep in mind the boundaries of the psychiatrist-patient relationship, and be guided primarily by the respect for patients and concern for their welfare and integrity.
It is in this spirit that the World Psychiatric Association approved at the General Assembly, on August 25, 1996 the following ethical standards that should govern the conduct of psychiatrists worldwide.
1. Psychiatry is a medical discipline concerned with the provision of the best treatment for mental disorders; with the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from mental illness and with the promotion of mental health. Psychiatrists serve patients by providing the best therapy available consistent with accepted scientific knowledge and ethical principles. Psychiatrists should devise therapeutic interventions that are least restrictive to the freedom of the patient and seek advice in areas of their work about which they do not have primary expertise. While doing so, psychiatrists should be aware of and concerned with the equitable allocation of health resources.
2. It is the duty of psychiatrists to keep abreast scientific developments of the specialty and to convey updated knowledge to others. Psychiatrists trained in research should seek to advance the scientific frontiers of psychiatry.
3. The patient should be accepted as a partner by right in the therapeutic process. The therapist-patient relationship must be based on mutual trust ans respect to allow the patient make free and informed decisions. It is the duty of psychiatrists to provide the patient with relevant information so as to empower the patient to come to a rational decision according to his or her personal values and preferences.
4. When the patient is incapacitated and/or unable to exercise proper judgment because of a mental disorder, the psychiatrists should consult whit the family and, if appropiate, seek legal counsel, to safeguard the human dignity and the legal right of the patient. Not treatment shuld be provided against the patient s will, unless withholding treatment would endanger the life of the patient and/or those who surround him or her. Treatment must always be in the best interest of the patient.
5. When psychiatrists are requested to assess a person, it is their duty first to inform and advice the person being assessed abut the pourpose of the intervention, the use of the findings, and the possible repercussions of the assessment. This is particularly important when the psychiatrists are involved in third party situations.
6. Information obtained in the therapeutic relationship should be kept in cnfidence and used, only and exclusively, for the purpose of improving the mental health of the patient. Psychiatrists are prohibited from making use of such information for personal reasons, or financial or academic benefits. Breach of confidentially may only be appropiate when serious physical or mental harm to the patient or to the third person could ensue if confidentiality were maintained; in these circunstances, psychiatrist should whenever possible, first advice the patient about the action to be taken.
7. Research that is nt conducted in accordance with the canons of science is unethical. Research activities should be approved by an appropiately constituted ethical committee. Psychiatrists should follow national and international rules for the conduct on research. Only individuals properly trained for research should undertake or direct it. Because psychiatric patients are particularly vulnerable research subjects, extra caution should be taken to safeguard their autonomy as well as their mental and physical integrity. Ethical standards should also applied in the selection of population groups, in all types of research including epidemiological and sociological studies and in collaborative research involving other disciplines or several investigating centers.
The World Psychiatric Association Ethics Committee recognizes the need to develop a number of specific guidelines on a number of specific situations. The first five were approved by the General Assembly in Madrid, Spain, on August 25, 1996 and the last three by the General Assembly in Hamburg, Germany, on August 8, 1999.
1. Euthanasia: A physician's duty, first and foremost, is the promotion of health, the reduction of suffering, and the protection of life. The psychiatrist, among whose patients are some who are severely incapacitated and incompetent to reach an informed decision, should be particularly careful of actions that could lead to the death of those who cannot protect themselves because of their disability. The psychiatrist should be aware that the views of a patient may be distorted by mental illness such as depression. In such situations, the psychiatrist's role is to treat the illness.
2. Torture: Psychiatrists shall not take part in any process of mental or physical torture, even when authorities attempt to force their involvement in such acts.
3. Death Penalty: Under no circumstances should psychiatrists participate in legally authorized executions nor participate in assessments of competency to be executed.
4. Selection of Sex: Under no circumstances should a psychiatrist participate in decisions to terminate pregnancy for the purpose of sex selection.
5. Organ Transplantation: The role of the psychiatrist is to clarify the issues surrounding organ donations and to advise on religious, cultural, social and family factors to ensure that informed and proper decisions be made by all concerned. The psychiatrists should not act as a proxy decision maker for patients nor use psychotherapeutic skills to influence the decision of a patient in these matters. Psychiatrists should seek to protect their patients and help them exercise self-determination to the fullest extent possible in situation of organ transplantation.
6. Psychiatrists Addressing the Media
The media have a key role in shaping the perceptions and attitudes of the community.
In all contacts with the media psychiatrists shall ensure that people with mental illness are presented in a manner which preserves their dignity and privacy, and which reduces stigma and discrimination against them.
An important role of psychiatrists is to advocate for those people who suffer from mental disorders. As the public perception of psychiatrists and psychiatry reflects on patients, psychiatrists shall ensure that in their contacts with the media they represent the profession of psychiatry with dignity.
Psychiatrists shall not make pronouncements to the media about presumed psychopathology on any individuals.
In presenting research findings to the media, psychiatrists shall ensure the scientific integrity of the information given and be mindful of the potential impact of their statements on the public perception of mental illness and on the welfare of people with mental disorders.
7. Psychiatrists and Discrimination on Ethnic or Cultural Grounds
Discrimination by psychiatrists on the basis of ethnicity or culture, whether directly or by aiding others, is unethical. Psychiatrists shall never be involved or endorse, directly or indirectly, any activity related to ethnic cleansing.
8. Psychiatrists and Genetic Research and Counseling
Research on the genetic basis of mental disorders is rapidly increasing and more people suffering from mental illness are participating in such research.
Psychiatrists involved in genetic research or counseling shall be mindful of the fact that the implication of genetic information are not limited to the individual from whom it was obtained, and that its disclosure can have negative and disruptive effects on the families and communities of the individuals concerned.
Psychiatrists shall therefore ensure that:
- people and families who participate in genetic research do so with a fully informed consent;
- any genetic information in their possession is adequately protected against unauthorized access, misinterpretation or misuse,
- Care is taken in communication with patients and families to make clear that current genetic knowledge is incomplete and may be altered by future findings.
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Let's start with all of the major benefits associated with a proper bitcoin art gallery. First of all, you are probably already aware of the risks that you would usually have to deal with when you want to trade artwork online. However, when you rely on bitcoin transactions, the situation changes. You have the chance to benefit from a high level of security and even privacy. That is due to the fact that the currency used is a digital one that is not connected to financial institutions, which means that there is no need to worry about taxes or the inflation rate.
At the same time, when you invest in bitcoin artworks, you can do it anonymously, due to the way that bitcoin transactions work. Now, to return to the situations where you could truly benefit from visiting a bitcoin art gallery, one of them is related to trading artwork in a safer manner. If you have already had to deal with unpleasant complications where someone tried to mess up an art transaction for you, you can be certain of the fact that while using bitcoin, this will not happen.
Visiting an art gallery is a great idea when you have some valuable pieces that you would like to sell. In fact, if you find the right provider, you will not need to actually visit it. Just do some research and find a company that will offer you the chance to trade bitcoin artworks without actually needing to put any effort into it. You just tell them where you want them to store your art, if you would like to share a room with other art owners, if you would like for it to be displayed in their art gallery and so on.
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24 Hours of Unselfishness
Selfishness. They told me that is one of the top reasons why marriages fail. Really? Well, I don't have to go to a conference to learn that. Actually, selfishness is at the root of the failure of any type of relationship.
If you didn't know already, you and I are selfish. Really? How do I know? Well, for starters, one of the first words we learn to say as babies is… No, it's not "daddy" or "mommy." It's "no!" normally while pounding the high chair… And why is that? First of all, those are easy sounds to learn. Secondly, it is our way of saying, "I am not happy," or "Do it my way!"
When we toddlerize, we have to learn to share our toys. This has to be reinforced again and again. When we enter the pre-human phase (teenagers), at least in the U.S., kids must have separate rooms.
You would think we would have learned by the time we reach adulthood. But no, in some ways, we get "smarter" in perfecting our selfishness. Now we are selfish and we don't care! We have a hard time admitting we were wrong. And telling our spouse s/he was right? Never in a million years! We focus on the other person's mistakes and shortcomings and tend to forget our own. We cover up when we mess up and broadcast when our spouse makes even a little mistake. We may not broadcast it to the world, but we do it inside our houses, sometimes while pounding the kitchen table!
There is more. Many marriages are ruined by the insistence of one spouse to pursue his or her career in spite of the other person's objections or concerns. Selfishness leads to emotional or physical withdrawal and isolation. Eventually we only have to put up with ourselves because the other person is no longer home, whether physically or emotionally.
But there is good news: your marriage doesn't have to be ruined by selfishness. Here is what we all need to do.
1. Be aware of your own selfishness. Don't try to deny it, hide it, divert it or make light of it. Acknowledge it and work to remedy it.
2. Every week, think about something you will do where you will purposefully put the other person ahead of your own needs. Whether it is forfeiting that NBA game and going to buy groceries because your wife is too tired, or skipping your Zumba exercise class that you cannot miss just to be there when your hubby comes home. Whatever it is, plan ahead and do it. Don't expect anything in return either. Just do it.
3. Work hard to treat your spouse the way you always tend to treat yourself. There is nothing wrong with a little love of self. In fact, a sober dose of self-love is a sign of a well-adjusted soul. That's why Jesus said we should love our neighbor "as we love ourselves," and Paul said that husbands should love their wives "as their own bodies." Then he goes on to make the obvious point: "After all, no one (he is talking about a healthy person here) ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body…" Self-love is only bad when it becomes the focus of our existence.
4. And here is the hardest challenge: pick a 24 hour period where you will resolutely seek to be free from any selfish acts. This could be not taking the only available parking space close to the store and letting the older lady behind you grab it or it could be buying coffee for your whole staff. If you do this, you will truly discover the things you do that could be considered selfish. Take notes of the times you are behind the wheel. Pay close attention to meetings where you can't wait to make a point and cut other people mid-sentence. Some of the most unselfish acts you will do will be related to listening more, giving focused attention, and acting like the person across from you is the most person in the world.
Ultimately, though, it is the unselfish acts you will do to your spouse that will count the most. If they go unreciprocrated and you say nothing, then you've really passed the selfishness test. Eventually, the other person will catch on.
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Fans Will Not Be Happy About This Male R&B Singer Calling Out Beyoncé, SZA And Cardi B
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
T-Pain delivered hit after hit during the late 2000's. His unique sound and catchy hooks propelled him to the top of the charts, but he recently revealed that we've been singing two of his songs wrong for the last decade.
The OBLiViON crooner took to Twitter sharing the real lyrics to his Billboard chart topping single, "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin). Devastating fans all around the web, T-Pain wrote, "It's "and then" not "ooh wee."
It's "and then" not "ooh wee" but really it's whatever you want it to be just enjoy the song however you hear it. I just appreciate you listening. #BuyUADrank #THANX— T-Pain (@TPAIN) November 29, 2017
He didn't stop there. T-Pain went on to clear up the lyrics to the DJ Khaled led single, "All I Do Is Win." "I don't wanna throw another wrench in your childhood but also it's "Everybody hands go UP……… and they stay there……… AND THEY SAY YEAH," he wrote.
I don't wanna throw another wrench in your childhood but also it's "Everybody hands go UP......... and they stay there....... AND THEY SAY YEAH" sorry 😐 #AlliDoIsWin I'm from #Tallahassee bro. That's just how some of us talk.— T-Pain (@TPAIN) November 29, 2017
Offering up an explanation into the mix up, T-Pain added, "I'm from #Tallahassee bro. That's just how some of us talk."
Twitter blew up with fans stunned by T-Pain's big reveal.
T pain said oo wee is and theen in buy you a drank..Now im sitting here trying to squeeze that into my singing like.. pic.twitter.com/L7lZiT1PXF— Paras👁mnia 🌒 (@Raquel_Mae) November 29, 2017
listening back ASAP cause now i feel like my life is a lie.— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) November 29, 2017
T pain ruining lives out here telling ppl it was "and then" instead of "ooweee" off buy you a drank— Nicolás J.D. (@nicolasj_d) November 29, 2017
As if T pain says 'and theeenn' instead lf 'ooo weeee' in buy you a drank. I dont even know how to feel 🤔— Millie Millz 💪🏾 (@TastinMillz) November 29, 2017
i ran it back 5 times tpain rly said "and theeeen" and not oooweee on buy u a drank wow help me pic.twitter.com/AjK479BxqA— jesse (@Glock__Lesnar) November 28, 2017
You didn't have to do this. lol— "3 Gaug3" (@FBliss6) November 29, 2017
Do you know how many years Mary J Blige let us think it was "dancery" and not "dance soiree"?
Others weren't as willing to accept the change.
t pain : imma buy you a drank— Choppa (@jayherbo910) November 30, 2017
me : ooooooweeeee pic.twitter.com/B54SW6i0GN
T PAIN IS ACTUALLY SAYING AND THEN IN BUY YOU A DRANK I REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS— grace (@maybeitsgrace) November 29, 2017
In my culture "and then" is pronounced "ooh wee".— ultra tampon flow (@RaceMinder) November 30, 2017
Holy fuck he really did say "and then" ... pic.twitter.com/9t47hQd3El— Isabelle (@CallMeRoxyyy) November 30, 2017
Now that we all know the truth, are you going to sing the right lyrics going forward?
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
Here are all the artists who posted tributes to the late R&B singer.


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Twelve authors were recognised for their published works at the USQ's School of Arts and Communication's book launch on 8 November. The event highlighted USQ's research, scholarship and literary talents. Associate Professor Andrew Hickey, coordinator for Research and Research Training in the School of Arts and Communication, said the school had a strong record of book publications, with notable histories, theoretical and creative works having been produced in recent months.
Other readers enjoyed this story on USQ's Stephanie Piper's visit to Silicon Valley here.
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Often disregarded as producing content exclusively reserved for those dwelling in the ivory towers of academia, university presses have plenty to offer to public and urban libraries. In our most recent #BuildUP Twitter chat, Ingram Director of Library Sales, Jim Heuer, provided some excellent tips on how university publishers can connect with libraries beyond that of their respective institutions to gain wider regard when it comes to collection development.
For your convenience, you can find the entire Library Sales Twitter Chat transcript below.
Hi it's Jim, Director of Library Sales at Ingram. I've been at Ingram for 18 years with a wealth of #bookindustry knowledge. #BuildUP
I'll be chatting about how university presses can increase their library sales and outreach within #libraries. #BuildUP
Q1: Do print catalogs still matter? #BuildUP
A1: Yes, but the mailing list needs to be up to date and accurate so that the right person gets it. #BuildUP
Q2: How do I increase sales of regional titles in #libraries? #BuildUP
A2: Think globally, but act locally. Visit your local library and make connections to see what they're looking for. #BuildUP
Q3: What kind of UP books appeal to #librarians? #BuildUP #ReadUP
A3: A good cover is important. Choose a cover that has trade potential. Make sure it doesn't look like it only belongs in the ARL. #BuildUP
Q4: What is the biggest buying difference between public and academic librarians? #BuildUP
A4: ARLs buy on subject matter while public libraries based their decisions on circulation and spending tax payer dollars wisely. #BuildUP
Q5: What are the most-acquired subjects by libraries? #BuildUP
A5: Public libraries acquire fiction first then children's. For academic libraries, it depends on the mission of the university and it's library. #BuildUP
Q6: How much does price matter to librarians? #BuildUP
A6: It matters a lot. We're dealing with tight budgets. It's hard to take a chance on something that has steep price & low discount. #BuildUP
A6: If the subject matter is equal then price and discount really are a deciding factor. #BuildUP
Q7: What's the biggest change you've seen in the last 10 yrs in library sales? #BuildUP
A7: The biggest change is a significant portion of library budget is now going to #ebooks#BuildUP
Q8: What's more important - committing resources to marketing or getting reviews? #BuildUP
A8: Reviews, especially for public libraries. Reviews are the justifications for purchasing titles. #BuildUP
A8: Librarians keep back issues of reviews to justify purchases to patrons. #BuildUP
We're wrapping it up now, but here are some final words. #BuildUP
When a UP is first to market with a hot topic, target marketing to larger public library systems and large urban libraries. #BuildUP
Thanks for joining us for this month's #BuildUP! Note that next month we'll be changing our chat to #Built4UPs. See you then!
Ingram Academic Service's weekly Twitter chats are a great way to keep up with the most relevant best-practices impacting university presses and academic publishers today, plus, an excellent opportunity to get real-time feedback from our team of UP pros. Keep a lookout for our next round upcoming #BuildUP Twitter chats and have your questions ready.
For more information on Ingram Academic Services or other questions please contact Caitlin Churchill.


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A team of 40 multi-skilled craftsmen at specialist outfitters Mivan Marine Ltd, will undertake 35,000 hours of work at the world-class production facility in County Antrim preparing the train for its inaugural journey from Dublin on 9th August 2016.
Belmond has a great legacy of operating some of the world's most famous trains including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Belmond Royal Scotsman; building the company's 7th luxury train to exacting standards requires cutting edge technology mixed with traditional skills. Mivan Marine Ltd were chosen for their expertise and experience working with maritime and hospitality industries however the build of a luxury train is a historic first for both the company and Northern Ireland.
"We chose to work with Mivan not only for their extensive experience but they have also shared our passion and vision for Belmond Grand Hibernian from the outset - it is very important to Belmond that we work with local experts and craftsman to create a truly authentic train that reflects the spirit of the countries through which it will travel." Commented Gary Franklin, Managing Director, Belmond Trains & Cruises.
Belmond purchased the 10 carriages and locomotive from Irish Rail earlier this year and began transformation of the mark 3 carriages into Ireland's first luxury sleeper train. The work started with the mechanical engineering and painting of the exterior midnight blue and silver livery at Brodie's in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The carriages have been carefully transported back across the Irish Sea for this next stage in development – the entire project is managed by Railway Specialist, Nigel Woolford of Assenta.
The interior design of the 10 carriages, by James Park Associates, reflects Dublin's Georgian Architecture with inspiration taken from the flora and fauna of Irish landscape. All interior furnishings are supplied by local businesses including hand-crafted stone counters in the observation car from a Dublin based company and wool blended carpets from Ulster. The designs all feature Belmond Grand Hibernian's Celtic knot weaved throughout in colours matching the tartan of the counties after which the carriages are named including sleeper car 'Waterford' and dining car 'Sligo' (below).
Belmond Grand Hibernian will be the first luxury sleeper train to launch in Ireland offering 2, 4 and 6 night itineraries from Dublin through the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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So many people talk about leadership, but how does that really translate into everyday life? What about the language of leadership? Is Leadership Language only used in the business world or can we apply it to our whole life?
In Episode 17 of A New Direction I talk with Author, Business Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Advisor to the "sharks", Chris Westfall. (see www.westfallonline.com). Chris has a new book published by Wiley publishers entitle "Leadership Language – Using Authentic Communication to Drive Results"
Before you even think this book is only for business people, CEO's and such, you would be wrong. This book is for everyone! If you are single it will speak to you about dating, if you are married how to better lead in your marriage, if you are janitor it will speak to you how to lead from what ever position in life you are in…and yes, even you CEO, COO, CFO, CTO or what ever C-suite you are in it will speak to you as well.
Chris and I discuss topics such as what do leaders think, redefining leadership, what is it you have that makes you a leader, why is creativity the number one desired quality in a leader, who sits in the empty chair and so much more!
"Leadership Language is delicious, you will be dipping your brain bread in the sauce of the book and licking your fingers…it is that great of a book" ~Jay Izso
Again special thanks must go to The La Jolla Writers conference.
we are so grateful for you sponsorship of this show!
Whether you are an aspiring author who has yet to put pen to paper, someone intent on writing a book to augment your business, a writer on the cusp of submitting to agents, or someone who wants to know more about the different and ever-evolving methods of publication, the La Jolla Writer's Conference is the place for you.


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Coming up at MediaNet, June 21 – July 18
Opening Reception for Crossing Channels screening series at the AGGV, July 18; Summer Youth video intensive, July 8-19; Members – employment opportunity for a Video Editor; Around Town – screenings, talks, workshops
1. Crossing Channels: Screenings of works by BC Media artists
A collaboration between MediaNet and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV)
At the Lab in the AGGV, 1040 Moss St.
Opening Reception July 18,
MediaNet and the AGGV will be holding a series of screenings at the LAB
based on MediaNet's publication Crossing Channels: Essays on Contemporary Media
Art in British Columbia. (publication $10, available for purchase at MediaNet or in the Art Gallery Gift Shop)
The screening series will run from July 18 – November 10, with each artist showing their work for a three-week
period. Victoria video artists and MediaNet members Grace Salez and Kristina Campbell will be speaking about their work
at the opening on July 18.
Schedule of screenings:
Kristina Campbell (Victoria): July 18 – August 11
Grace Salez (Victoria): August 12 – Sept 2
Marina Roy (Vancouver): Sept 3 – 22
Marina will give a talk and demonstration of her work on Friday, September 13
Kevin Schmidt (Vancouver): Sept 23 – Oct 14
Chris Bose (Kelowna): Oct 15 – Nov.11
2. Youth Video workshop for Teens
at the Pearkes Recreation Centre
July 8 -19 led by Kirk Schwartz
This two week workshop, aimed at youth 14 -19, will introduce participants to the fundamentals
of digital film-making. Week one focuses on storytelling and
documentary. Week two focuses on individual-expressive projects.
Learning is complemented by guest speakers and practical opportunities.
Subsidies available upon request.
Registration is through Pearkes Recreation Center
taught by Jordan Czop & Kirk Schwartz
Registration code: 541904 M-F July 8– 19 10:00am-4:00pm 10/$100
3. Members
Video Editor Required ASAP (Victoria)
Looking for a Contract Temporary Talented Video Editor who is proficient in either Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro as well as Adobe Encore for DVD/Bluray Production.
Must be able to do the following:
1) Highly Proficient with Multicam Editing
2) Great eye for Colour Profiling and Colour Correction
3) Creative Cutting between camera shots
4) Authoring DVD's and Blurays
This is a Contract Position paying between $15-$20 per hour based on experience.
Thanks for your interest, however only the most qualified will be contacted. Please provide some info about yourself and preferrably a link to some work you have done.
for more information: http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/tfr/3879132278.html
Luna Fest Women's Film Festival
7PM on Wed. June 26th at Cinecenta.
Inspiring filmmaker Andrea Dorfman will be in attendance and speaking afterwards!
More info at Cinecenta website: http://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=682
This is a fundraiser for Victoria's Bridges for Women Society and the Breast Cancer Fund.
Tickets are:
$15 in advance here: http://www.lunafest.org/index.php?/attend-an-event/details/victoria0626
$20 at the door
Buy tickets early to avoid disappointment
Victoria Ska Festival Film Screenings
8 pm, Temple Events and Catering
Light catering provided.
Wednesday June 26
Get to know your Victoria Ska Fest performers a little better with the
Victoria Ska Society movie night. Taking place at Temple Events
Center, this night will be free to the public and feature three
documentaries as well as some music videos. Come out for a relaxed
setting, some great movies and a chance to network with our
ever-growing Victoria music scene.
Documentaries featured:
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Native Sun: A short film by Blitz the Ambassador and Terence Nance
Freestyle: Art of Rhyme (featuring Mos Def)
Open Space
Valerie Salez
Play, Fall, Rest, Dance
Studio Residency
May 28 to June 30, 2013
Victoria-based artist Valerie Salez will invite children into her studio during an artist residency, Play, Fall, Rest, Dance, at Open Space. One to two hour private play sessions will allow children to create their own installations using components of the artist's previously exhibited sculptures. Children will reinvent, re-form, and re-inform Salez's work. Additionally, the children will be invited to interact with their installations through movement, performance, or sound. The bodies of work the children will work with include Salez's Fourth Nature (textile sculpture) and In the shadow of our own dust (charred wood, horse hair, velvet, drawing). Valerie will document the children's process with video as they create and perform with their installations.
The artist's studio will be open to the public to view the ever-evolving installations made by the children's participation. Parents are invited to contact the artist or Open Space to schedule a time should their children be interested in participating.
The residency runs May 28 to June 30, 2013.
David Simmond's screen actors' studio
845 Fisgard St, Victoria B.C.
Ph: 250-595-1339.
www.screenactors.ca / e: email@example.com
Movie Monday
6:30 pm Monday 24 June 2013
LunaFest: Short films for, by and about women
This travelling film festival spotlights the work of a diverse array of talented women filmmakers with nine intelligent, funny and thought-provoking short films. The event also raises money and attention for nonprofits in their own communities (Victoria's Bridges For Women), as well as for Luna's main beneficiary, the Breast Cancer Fund. 100 percent of all net proceeds are donated to charity.
With guests in person: NS Filmmaker Andrea Dorfman (her shorts include Flawed, How To Be Alone, features incl. Parsley Days 2000, Love That Boy 2003) and local multi-disciplinary artist Valerie Salez. details.
6:30 pm Monday 1 Jul 2013
Who Loves the Sun
Come celebrate Canada Day with this distinctively Canadian film.
Summer time in cottage country; sunshine, the lake, old friends, parents, a chainsaw (but only for cutting wood….) What could be simpler? Will and Daniel were the best of friends. They grew up together. Liked the same records. Loved the same girls. Daniel was Will's best man at his wedding to Maggie Claire. Then one day Will disappeared without a word. Five years later he he shows up at the cottage.
Who Loves The Sun is a delightfully witty character comedy, featuring perfectly pitched performances, a great soundtrack and some hilariously realistic bad fighting. Starring the radiant Molly Parker and made by her husband/director-writer Matt Bissonnette. Pg13 (course language) more
The Canadian First Weekend Club
Great Canadian Film – It's out there!
Through Q&A's with filmmakers and actors, contests, premiere parties, advance screenings, film alerts, and much more, First Weekend Club encourages members to attend opening weekend screenings in order to keep Canadian films in theatres longer.
Currently, First Weekend Club has branches in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Victoria, Ottawa, Halifax, Montreal, and continues to expand into other cities across the country.
Coming to Theatres: The Ghosts in Our Machine, Old Stock and more!
More Submissions to other Media Arts Centers, festivals, projects and residencies are posted on our website.
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Repairing rail generators to hit four year reliability target
Maintenance and repair projects within the rail industry are managed by tier one contractors to provide operators with a fixed cost project that enables them to accurately forecast annual repair bills. This type of contract requires flexibility and high quality repairs to provide customers with reliability.
Author: Mark Taylor, Service Centre Manager at Sulzer's Nottingham Facility
The rail industry requires its equipment to operate on a four year period between servicing. To guarantee this service life, operators pay a fixed contract fee that will include any repairs that are required during the four year period. With such contracts, high quality repairs are essential in order to avoid additional costs outside of the expected operating period.
Improving generator reliability
From the point of view of the maintenance provider, it is very important to deliver a high quality service. The challenges involved in these maintenance projects can be demonstrated by looking at an ongoing contract to repair 70kVA generators that power traction motors in rail bogies.
Generators are quite literally the heart of every train, designed to drive all the electrical circuits, including the main drive motors, lighting, ventilation and other circuits on the trains. However, having been originally designed and built over twenty years ago, many are now seeing an increased load, especially after the trains are refurbished. Increased demand for more electrical equipment, such as outlet sockets, buffet cars and air conditioning, has increased the load on the generators and they are now required to operate close to maximum capacity.
Delivering on time refurbishment
When a train carriage is taken out of service the operator has a very short maintenance window in which to complete the repairs and return the carriage to service. Failing to achieve the turnaround in the time will result in a reduced passenger service and potentially lost operator revenue. It is therefore crucial to complete every maintenance project on time and this emphasis is passed on to every supplier involved in the servicing program.
Operators of these trains demand all repair processes to be supported by in depth documentation and to provide full traceability of all repairs and spare parts. Any replacement parts must be sourced from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and every sundry part, such as wire connectors or seals must meet current rail specifications, which requires the maintenance provider to keep up to date with any changes.
Turnkey generator repairs
The challenge to repair these generators for one particular operator has been taken up by Sulzer's Nottingham Service Centre, which has become more involved in delivering repair services to the rail industry over recent years. With extensive facilities and skilled engineers, the facility has developed the capacity to deliver a turnkey repair service for the generators that includes in house repair of the controllers and load testing of the generators.
The repair program, which centres on a common 70kVA generator, is designed to match that provided by the primary maintenance contractor who is responsible for dismantling the train and returning it to service within a set timeframe.
Any obvious faults with the component are identified during an initial light load electrical test of the generator when it first enters the service centre, after which it is dismantled and carefully inspected. An initial inspection report is delivered to the main contractor highlighting any significant issues.
The in house load cell is used to simulate load conditions in service and confirm the performance of the generators before they are returned to the main repair contractor. The test cell was designed and built by engineers within the service centre, with the rig itself fitted with rail specification connectors. The connectors speed up the install for test process and ensure that all the readings recorded in the final condition report reflect those seen when the generator is reinstalled for service.
Seven days to provide four year reliability
The repair cycle for the generator has to be completed within a week in order to match the repairs being completed on the rest of the bogie assembly. In the majority of cases, the generators only require a mechanical overhaul, but in some cases, it may be necessary to rewind stators, rotors or exciters in order to complete the repair.
In these situations, the service centre is set up to still achieve the repair inside the seven-day deadline, as it has built up a limited stock of already rewound, ready to use replacement components. Sulzer's electromechanical service centres all have the capability to rewind a variety of small and medium sized motors and generators in house, making the repair more cost effective and time efficient, which benefits the customer.
In some cases, the generator may be beyond economic repair, in which case a previously refurbished replacement generator will be installed in the train bogey to ensure that the overall project for the carriage is not delayed. The original generator will still provide useful parts that can be refurbished individually and used in the future as spares on the other generators within this repair program. By creating this in house stock of spares, Sulzer is able to streamline the repair process and ensure that the customer receives the greatest value for their investment into these repairs.
Over a four year period, the Nottingham Service Centre has serviced over 1,000 of the two most common rail specification generators and during that time only a very small percentage has been returned for repair before the four year operation cycle had been completed. Bearing in mind the arduous nature of this industry, this is a significant endorsement of the quality of refurbishment work completed by Sulzer's engineers.


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Biography: Ewan Gordon McGregor was born on March 31, 1971 in Crieff, Scotland, to Carol Diane (Lawson) and James Charles McGregor, both teachers. His uncle is actor Denis Lawson. At age 16, he left Crieff and Morrison Academy to join the Perth Repertory Theatre. His parents encouraged him to leave school and pursue his acting goals rather than be unhappy. ......


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Each region in Ecuador has at least one radio station. They are all unique, each one broadcasting something different. Most of them have news and sport every hour on the hour. They also usually broadcast the top hit songs together with other Latino, Jazz, Oldies and Rock songs.
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No matter what country you visit, golf and money are two things that go together. Equipment and memberships are expensive and even if you are able to play golf or enjoy a few swings at the nearest driving range now and then, you need to have at least some money in order to do so. For this reason, golf clubs are usually the almost exclusive territory of the well-to-do. The best facilities are ...
When planning a trip to Ecuador, few people consider the possibility of golfing. However, for those who do enjoy a good round of the sport, you will be glad to know that there are many opportunities to play golf in Ecuador. The country boasts several top golf courses. Just picture yourself putting your ball into the hole on a green surrounded by the sheer splendor of Ecuador's natural ...


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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) might be a mild concussion that heals in a couple of weeks or a life-changing event that leaves victims with continued issues for their entire life. The impact of a TBI not only hinges on its severity, but the fact that they might occur in any kind of situation: from slip and fall accidents to motorcycle or car accidents and more. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) estimates that 11,500 South Carolina residents visit emergency departments each year because of traumatic brain injuries; DHEC also estimates 2,800 hospitalizations and 1,117 fatalities from traumatic brain injuries each year. In South Carolina, unintentional falls cause the most TBI injuries while car accidents lead to the most TBI-related fatalities.
Those who sustain severe traumatic brain injuries face intense recovery and potential financial hardship from amassing medical bills. If you have suffered a TBI in Florence because another party was negligent or intended to harm you, South Carolina law permits you to seek damages in civil court. Contact the experienced legal team at Hughey Law Firm at (843) 881-8644 for a free case review.
The personal injury attorneys at Hughey Law Firm have represented numerous traumatic brain injury victims resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars in damages. Recent cases include settlements between $200,000 and $300,000 for clients who fell in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and suffered brain injuries, as well as a client who received a $250,000 verdict after a TBI from falling on slippery stairs. Another recent case involved a client who received a $500,000 settlement after a defective product caused a traumatic brain injury. Keep in mind that it is impossible to guarantee results in any case, but the legal team at Hughey Law Firm will fight to obtain full and fair compensation for your traumatic brain injury.
Many different types of situations might lead to a traumatic brain injury, and they vary greatly by age group. Here some of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury as "a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury." This means that at TBI might occur when someone hits their head in a car accident or when they fall, but violent head trauma can occur without contact, especially in young children and infants. Examples include severe whiplash that jars someone's brain or abuse like shaken baby syndrome.
Physical evidence of a TBI might not show up for days or weeks after an injury. Regardless of the cause of a TBI, symptoms and effects vary based on severity. Those with a concussion, the mildest form of a TBI, might experience any or all of the following symptoms:
Victims who suffer from more severe TBIs, might display the following symptoms, which need immediate medical treatment:
When young children and babies suffer TBIs, it's sometime difficult to see symptoms. Some adults don't seek immediate medical treatment and wait for some of the initial symptoms to go away. Long-term effects and disabilities that might indicate a TBI in children and adults include:
When victims or their family members obtain the help of a qualified traumatic brain injury attorney, they might be able to recover losses related their injury. Under South Carolina law, victims might recover the following damages:
If you, your spouse, or your child has suffered a traumatic brain injury because of another party's negligence in Florence, you need to focus on recovery and rehabilitation while you let a skilled attorney handle the details of your case. Under South Carolina Law you must take legal action within three years after the injury. Your attorney will discuss potential exceptions to this law. We handle cases on a contingent fee basis, only collecting attorney fees after we secure a settlement or verdict in your favor. We also offer free consultations for you to share your story with one of our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys so they can advise you on the best path for your situation. Contact the experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys at Hughey Law Firm at (843) 881-8644 to schedule a free consultation as soon as possible.
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How to Frame and Finish Corners
Once you've finished building and framing a wall, spend a few extra minutes to finish the corners. Here's how.
Covering the corner bead at outside corners is easy because the bead itself guides the drywall knife. Run one side of your knife along the bead to produce a smooth, flat joint as the mud covers the nailing flange. As with other joints, apply at least three coats, feathering the joint where it meets the drywall. The bead itself isn't hidden in mud. Simply scrape excess mud off the bead, then paint it along with the drywall.
Inside corners are more difficult. They require taping and mudding. The hard part is smoothing the mud on one side of the corner without messing up the mud on the other side.
Resist the temptation to try to get these inside joints perfect on the first, or even second, coat. Accept that there will be ridges you'll need to sand or knock off in the first two coats. To avoid ridges on the third coat, think of it as a filler coat; press hard on the knife so you fill imperfections instead of leaving behind a thick layer of joint compound. Go over the joints a fourth time if necessary for a smooth finish.
What You Need
- Mud
- Paper tape
- 6-inch knife
- Inside corner tool
- Sandpaper
Step 1: Apply Mud
Apply mud to both sides of the corner. Fold a length of paper tape in half (it is precreased) and press it into the mud with a 6-inch knife. An inside corner tool embeds the tape and smoothes the joint on both sides at the same time.
Editor's Tip: If you're a beginner, you'll probably find that composite drywall tape will give you much faster and better results than paper tape at inside corners. You simply unroll the length you need, cut it with a knife, and fold it down the middle. Embedding is similar to working with paper tape, but the next coats are much easier because the stiff material creates a sharp inside corner. So instead of shaping the corner, you simply feather the compound away from it until you've concealed the tape's edges.
Step 2: Repeat and Sand
Embed the tape in the mud by drawing down the knife along both sides of the corner. Repeat this process to apply additional coats of mud. Sand to smooth the final surface.
How to Fix Bubbles Under the Paper Tape
If there are bubbles under the tape, the tape doesn't stick to the mud, or it wrinkles, peel it off and apply more mud underneath. This is one time when applying a little too much mud is not a problem.
Bonus: Different Corner Framing Methods
Wall construction involves inside/outside corners as well as T-walls. The drawings present strategies for framing these junctions in both wood and steel. If you choose the assembly shown in the T-wall drawing, the blocking can be a full-length stud or you can substitute short pieces of stud material, a strategy that saves money and also helps scraps disappear. If you're attaching your new wall to an outside wall, insulate any cavities between the blocking before attaching the second wall.


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A Hillsborough Community College Student Publication since 1978.
By Brenda Medina-Ramirez
Mayra Moya is a general dentist, but she can only work as a dental assistant. In 1991, Moya obtained her B.S. degree in general dentistry, from her native country, the Dominican Republic. After moving to the United States, Moya decided to stay at home until her two young children were older. Then, she enrolled in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) to improve her English skills. A year later Moya felt ready to enter the workforce. There was just one problem: to practice as a dentist she would have to go back to dental school. Because Moya's degree is from a foreign country, it had to be revalidated in the U. S., which is a lengthy and expensive process. She took a shortcut and became a dental assistant. Once working in her field, Moya felt that she wanted to do more with her knowledge. Two years ago, she hired an agency to translate her dentistry credits from Spanish to English. Then she sent the translated documents to the American Dental Association for evaluation and approval, and to the Educational Credential Evaluators for accreditation. "I spent about $500 for the translation and $300 to get the accreditation," said Moya. But she is not done yet. Moya needs to spend two years in dental school for a state license, four if she wants to practice nationwide. The closest dental school to Moya is the University of Florida, a long drive away in Gainesville. "Who is going to take care of my family?" she asked. Moya opted instead for a license in dental hygiene, which she can pursue without leaving Tampa. Now she has to take the State Board test to become a Florida hygienist. Cases like this are very common among immigrants who graduated from a college outside the U.S. "Many students who are professionals in their country try to revalidate, to re-certify their professions in this country," said Dr. Luz Lono, head of the EAP department at HCC, Ybor City campus. Since most postsecondary, technical and doctorate degrees required a license, verification is vital. "Professionals need to bring proper documentation from their home countries," said Lono. Procedures vary among career fields. Other cases are like Bunana Wakil's. In Syria, Wakil graduated with an A.S. degree in travel accounting. While it is a good-paying profession there, here in the U.S., a college education is not needed to be a travel agent. It was shocking for Wakil to realize that "I can't do anything with my degree here. It is not even a major, I don't have anything to revalidate," she said. Not only isn't it a major, but it is also becoming obsolete. "I was surprised and disappointed when I found out that here, everything related to travel-ticketing can be done online," said Wakil. She also applied for an airport job but was turned down because of her limited English. Wakil decided to go back to college to become an MRI-licensed nurse. That only takes two years or less, but before she can take classes in that field, she must first take six levels of EAP. In order to register for EAP classes at HCC, she must bring proof of her high school diploma from her home country. "It is not easy to get those papers there, that was many years ago," said Wakil. Lono explains that "In some foreign countries, the system is not very organized. Also, sometimes the students don't have anyone in their countries that can get those papers for them," she said. The other option available to Wakil is to obtain a graduate equivalency diploma. Currently, Wakil, who has twin baby girls, is taking first-level EAP classes as a full-time student. Lono said that the college gives students some time to get their personal files. "However, the papers from their countries, or their equivalents from here, have to be submitted after their first semester," said Lono. "Now I have to do my high school again, go back to college for I don't know how long. I have a family to take care of," Wakil said. "That is frustrating!"


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Day 43 Rest day in Niagara Falls. We all enjoyed the rest day we had on Monday in Niagara Falls. We did the maid of the mist boat ride and walked back over to Canada and viewed the falls from that side and looked at all the touristy things that were on that side and then we came back and looked at all that they had to offer on the American side. We were right downtown so everything was within walking distance and quite convenient. All is all it was a good day off, but we are waiting for the last week to start so we can get to the Atlantic Ocean and dip our tires.
Day 44 We loaded luggage today at 0630 and then we rode to Denny's for breakfast. It was somewhat slow, but that is to be expected when 60 people all arrive at the same time and want to eat and then get back outside and get on the bikes and ride. We got on the road at 0720 and it was all ready 72 degrees and the weather was forecast to be very humid today, and they were right. We rode on a street that had a bike lane which is nice, however that is where all the debris is and broken glass along with many other things. So this keeps you awake dodging all the things in the lane so you do not have a flat tire. Luckily we got out of this area and we were once again on the rural roads with no shoulder's but the traffic was light and the roads were mostly OK. There were some pot holes that had to be avoided but it was OK. We had 2 rest stops today and the 1st one was at mile 33 which was by a wildlife refuge, and I took a picture of a family of Canada Geese that were on the grass by where we stopped. This is the only picture I took today as the scenery was the same as the last 2 states, Soybean fields, Corn fields, and Dairy Farms.
While riding between the 1 and 2 rest stop we came to the top of a hill and to the right in the field was a 1 hump camel. I did not stop and take a picture, (I wish I had) but we were determined to get the ride done today as the humidity made it somewhat uncomfortable when you got off your bike and stopped. We asked some other riders if they saw the Camel and they said " what were you drinking". Bill who's birthday was today got a picture of it so we had proof that it really did exist.
The second stop today was at mile 62 and we filled our bottles and snacked and once again hit the road for the last 20 miles. These miles went by quickly and before you know it we were in town and 5 of us stopped and ate lunch before going to the Motel as the luggage would not be unloaded until more riders arrived. After lunch we rode to the Motel and checked in. At the front desk they had ice cold water, bananas, apples and power bars for us, what a great treat. Then it was time to unload the luggage and get cleaned up.
It was a good ride today as we did have the wind helping us a little bit and the ride went by quickly. We only had 6 more days of riding and it is coming to an end soon. Many of us commented that is seemed so long ago that we started this trip in Astoria, but on the other hand it has gone by so quickly.
Tomorrow we are scheduled for a 90+ mile day and we will see what it will bring. One of the next 2 days we get to ride along the Erie Canal which will be neat.


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