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Netanyahu strongly rejects US censure of Israeli housing moves in Jerusalem
Caught off guard, White House angered at timing of Jerusalem housing announcement
Israel eases Palestinian travel restrictions for Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha
Plans underway to build 2,610 Jewish homes in east Jerusalem
Abbas: If Security Council bid fails, we will join ICC, may end security cooperation with Israel
US says east Jerusalem housing plan 'calls into question Israel's commitment to peace'
Netanyahu's right-wing coalition partners slam premier for backing two-state solution
Netanyahu arrives at White House for meeting with Obama
Knesset speaker Edelstein: Israel will defend itself if West makes bad deal with Iran
Decline in breast cancer for Jewish and Arab women
Rambam surgeons save life of preschool Syrian boy hit in his country's crossfire
Electric bikes pose danger on near-empty streets during Yom Kippur
New voluntary organization aims to promote information about cleft palate, lip
Hapoalim launches BankApp competition
Eilat Eilot Off Grid Hub to open in the Arava
Cabinet approves NIS 1.5 billion 'Gateway to Jerusalem'
Arab Israeli high-tech incubator raises $4.5 million
Economics and waste
More than kid's play
Internet artist Kutiman keeps turning home videos into global YouTube hits
From Chicago to Herzliya
Running down a dream in Tel Aviv
Confidence abounds as Gutman gets ready
Is soccer legend Diego Maradona in line to become coach of Palestinian national team?
Barda's spectacular one-man show puts Beersheba back in spotlight
Jewish and Muslim leaders hold coexistence meeting before Yom Kippur, Id al-Adha
'When you say Chich, you say Tel Aviv'
UK's Hammond warns Israel to take European, US public opinion into account
German politician posts video of Rothschilds controlling the world
Report: Netanyahu blocks Lapid's Birthright cut
Dutch teen claiming to be part of ISIS threatens to behead Jews
MKs to Netanyahu: Bring Pollard home
Iranian proxy behind attacks on Israeli delegations gains influence in Turkey
Khorasan Group targeted by US in Syria a special unit of al-Qaida
Monitor: Islamic State beheads seven men, three women in Syria
170 million jobs needed in region by 2020 or 'youths will join extremists'
British jets launch their first attacks against Islamic State targets in Iraq
In the eastern Mediterranean, energy alone cannot improve security relationships
Washington watch: Slamming the door to peace
The Torah's doctrine for peace and security
For Zion's sake: Netanyahu's right, but wrong to think anyone's listening
Encountering peace: If it doesn't get better, it will get worse
Rabbis and the rain
A stomach churning novel
Striking a cord
The battle of the budget
Grumpy Old Man: Objecting conscientiously
Veterans: The man behind the curtain
This Week in History: Violence in the Old City as new tunnel opens
The High Holy Days, 1966
Grapevine: The ambassador's ambucycle
Five notable new developments in Jerusalem over the past year
Pride in the streets
Mr. Mayor
Wading Through Widowhood: Magic in a microphone
Sounds of the forest
A season up in the air
Grapevine: Hello, Aliza
It's time to revive Netanyahu's 'economic peace'
The world needs to listen to Sisi on IS
Voting blindly on war and peace in Gaza
Still strange bedfellows: Human evil and human progress
A song for TISHREI: 'A good word'
סִימָנִים עַל הַחוֹל
פֶסְטִיבַל שֶקְסְפִּיר הַבֵּינְלְאוּמִי
Natan Sharansky on Jewish Peoplehood: 'The family has become tighter'
Apple pastries for the holidays
The war against the Islamic State
Gazan lions misplaced by war make trip across Israel to new home in Jordan
Muslim NFL player penalized for praying after touchdown
New Year greeting: Growing up
Israeli makes it to US 'Big Brother' finale
Bringing a Spanish-Israeli flair for flamenco to Suzanne Dellal
L'aliya de France a son mentor
« J'assiste personnellement à la Résurrection des morts ! »
L'incendiaire de la mosquée al-Aqsa
L'homme de l'année : un guerrier malgré lui
Gil Shohat : portrait d'un artiste atypique
Oh les filles, oh les filles…
Revisiter le sionisme
Préserver l'héritage des Juifs de Tunisie
Israël au pied du mur
Retour sur l'opération Bordure protectrice : décryptage de la situation moyen-orientale
Les petites phrases d'Yigal Palmor
Malgré quelques revers, l'Etat islamique se porte bien
David Azrieli, 1922-2014
Dimanche 13 juillet
Deux familles, une histoire
Il était une fois en Israël
Et tu choisiras la vie
Les rêves déçus de Gabi
Coup de théâtre de fin d'année
Boucler la boucle
Celebrating the New Year in KKL-JNF Parks and Forests
International Cleanup Day in Ashkelon
New Mental Health Center for Jerusalem's Herzog Hospital
Remembering Those who Perished in the 9/11 Terror Attacks
Central America Celebrates Independence at the Rabin Center
European Parliament Member Bastiaan Belder Tours the Negev
KKL-JNF Helps Chile Deal with the Gall Wasp Pest
KKL-JNF and Fair Planet in Ethiopia–Seeds of Hope
Care of the Forests Continues Even in a Sabbatical Year
Nevatim Celebrates 60 Years and Dedicates a New Reservoir
Mexican Parliamentarians Visit the Biofilter for Urban Runoff in Kfar Saba
European Leadership Conference 2014 - Brussels, Belgium
The KKL-JNF Europe Young Leadership Conference
KKL-JNF Office Opens in New Zealand
KKL-JNF Leaders at ELC meet with the EU Parliament
Living Green in Israel: the Contest and the Winners
Addressing Climate Change Conference
Nurturing the Foresters of the Future
Saving the Sabras
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Connecticut's gun control debate is about to kick into high gear.
Groups on both sides of the issue are rallying their supporters to travel to the state capitol today for a public hearing of the Bipartisan Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention and Children's Safety. The hearing, the first of the task force's gun control subcommittee, starts at 10 a.m.
The task force was formed earlier this month in response to the Dec. 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that claimed the life of 20 first graders and six educators.
Rhetoric has become so loaded in the oft-divise gun control issue, and so many people are expected to attend the hearing, that police have put added safety measures in place at the Legislative Office Building, including metal detectors.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, has put out an action alert to its members, urging them to make every effort to attend the hearing in Hartford.
The foundation, which is based in Newtown, writes:
"This Monday might be the only chance for your voice to be heard before legislators craft legislation that will seriously affect not only your Second Amendment rights, but also rifles and magazines you currently own."
According to an article published by the Hartford Courant, NSSF plans to hold a press conference in the Legislative Office Building prior to the start of the hearing. The foundation will be joined by Connecticut-based gun manufacturers Colt and Mossberg & Sons, among others, the Courant reports.
On the other side are organizations like Connecticut Against Gun Violence (CAGV). The nonprofit says it is dedicated to making Connecticut communities, families, and children safe from gun violence through a common sense approach to public education and legislative advocacy.
In addition to organizing a rally in Hartford on Feb. 14, CAGV has proposed legislation that:
- Requires that all weapons defined by law as assault weapons must be destroyed, turned in to law enforcement, or removed from Connecticut
- Does not grandfather existing weapons
- Large capacity ammunition magazines of more than seven rounds are to be destroyed, turned in to law enforcement, or removed from the state
"The eyes of the nation are on Connecticut. We hope that our elected officials will act swiftly on these measures because the horrific tragedy in Newtown compels Connecticut to pass the most comprehensive legislation in the nation," Ron Pinciaro, executive director of CAGV, said in a press release. "Extended delays will endanger the passage of the type of gun violence prevention measures that will make our communities safer."
Today's hearing will be the second of four the task force is holding. The first covered school safety.
The next one, on mental health, will take place tomorrow in Hartford, and the final hearing, featuring all 50 members and covering all topics, will be held at 6 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Newtown High School. Turnout is expected to be high for the final hearing, too.

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We have to give a round of applause to Verboten NYC for consistently putting on amazing events and bringing out undeniable DJ talent — this particular night fulfilled all my expectations. As I walked in, Kate Simko had already brought the crowd to their feet (metaphorically speaking). The audience overall was a little light but she delivered on some good-natured vibes right from the start....
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The multisensory room at the new UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco will offer young patients a soothing place when dealing with sensory regulation problems or pain.
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August 30, 2013
A team of researchers at UCSF is incorporating genomics into a broad group of potential factors that can help clinicians better understand which patients are at greatest risk for persistent postsurgical pain and how to better prevent or treat it.
February 20, 2013
A new website aims to guide parents in managing their young child's pain after surgery and give them the framework for how to be more effective caregivers.
August 07, 2012
Almost half of adults with type 2 diabetes report acute and chronic pain, and close to one quarter report neuropathy, fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance and physical or emotional disability, according to a study of more than 13,000 adults conducted by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, the University of California, San Francisco and the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, CA. The researchers also found significant rates of shortness of breath, nausea and constipation.
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Chronic pain, by definition, is difficult to manage, but a new study by UCSF scientists shows how a cell therapy might one day be used not only to quell some common types of persistent and difficult-to-treat pain, but also to cure the conditions that give rise to them.
May 11, 2012
Aditi Bhargava, PhD, associate professor in the UCSF School of Medicine, is using a technique known as RNA interference to develop a gene therapy system that sends specific commands to certain neurons, or nerve cells, telling them to turn off pain or stop inflammation.
May 02, 2012
UCSF's Allan Basbaum, PhD, a pioneer in the pain field, says one major lesson that has emerged in years of research is that not all types of pain are the same — nor should they be treated the same.
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In the first study to look at the prevalence of pain experienced among older people during the last two years of life, researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center found that 46 percent of study participants suffered moderate to severe pain during their final four months of life.
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Eid al-Fitr Community Celebration
Eid al-Fitr, which literally means "the feast of breaking the fast," marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The Day of Eid itself (Aug 7-8, 2013) is typically reserved for attending a congregational recital of the Eid Prayer followed by a sermon. After the prayers, Muslims visit their relatives, friends and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations in homes, community centers or rented halls.
Eid al-Fitr is a time for fellowship− an opportunity to come together as a community and renew friendships and family ties. Join The City Library as we break the fast together with the community. The City Library's celebration will have crafts and opportunities for friends of all ages to celebrate together.
Location: Conference Center
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After a brawl with the police, two brothers are charged with assaulting officers but they say they're the real victims and have the proof to prove it: the whole fight was caught on video.It all started when Tywonn Mitchell, 20, and Naybon Moore, 26, were driving to Grandy's Coney Island back in May. They say that's when Detroit police officers began profiling them, tailing their car.The brothers pulled into the restaurant and the police car backed away, so they thought everything was fine. But then the officers followed them into the Coney Island, and asked to see their IDs. The brothers asked to know what they had done wrong, (as you can hear in the video), both of them were aware of their rights. One is studying criminal justice and the other is studying law. That's when one of the brothers flipped his hands, and it turned into a full-on brawl. VIDEO: Raw surveillance video of the fight (Warning: Graphic language used)The brothers were taken into custody. Fast forward three months now, and they are charged with assault and battery on a police officer, obstruction of justice, and resisting arrest.But they claim, they are the real victims here.VIDEO: Fox 2's Andrea Isom talks to one of the brothers involved
Detroit Police Department tells us, when the incident happened the officers admitted they used force and a command level investigation was conducted.
The officers say when they were investigating inside the Coney Island, one of the officers extended his hand and asked one of the brothers to step back, but he slapped the officers hand in return. At that point the police officer responded with force.
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Please note that the locomotive rosters are correct at the time of print but are subject to change for operational, mechanical or any other reason. If you are visiting the railway to see a specific locomotive it is advisable to call us on 01643 704996 to confirm the locomotives availability.
Steam Locomotives of the West Somerset Railway
The following is a list of steam engines based on or associated with the West Somerset Railway. Please note that they will not all be in service at any one time and may be in the workshops being serviced. There is no regular public access to the Railways workshops but they are usually open to the public on Steam Gala weekends.BRITISH RAILWAYS WESTERN REGION "MANOR CLASS 4-6-0 7828 "NORTON MANOR
The "Manor Class was designed by C.B. Collett for work on the lighter built main lines of the Great Western, such as the former Cambrian system in Mid Wales, and the first 20 emerged from Swindon Works in 1938. A further 10 were built by the Western Region, also at Swindon, in 1950 and 7828 was one of these.
The loco spent most of its 15 year B.R. career on the Cambrian. It then went to the Barry Yard before being purchased by Mr Ken Ryder and it moved to the WSR from the East Lancs Railway in the 1990s. Mr Rtder subsequently sold it to the WSR and it is approaching the end of a heavy overhaul. 7828 was known throughout its mainline and earlier WSR career as "Odney Manor but in 2011 was named "Norton Manor in honour of the base of 40 Commando which is the neighbour of the line at Norton Fitzwarren. Just to confuse things the original plans for the class included extra locomotives and the never-built 7830 was due to be named "Norton Manor.
There are two more "Manors with
WSR connections, both from the 1950 batch.
7820 "Dinmore Manor was
purchased by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Limited from the Gwili Railway. It was a
regular performer on the line in the late 1990s and early 2000s before being
withdrawn for overhaul which is now underway at Tyseley in Birmingham.
7821 "Ditcheat Manor is owned by
the West Somerset Railway Association but is not presently fit for service and
is on display in STEAM Museum in Swindon.
The first major locomotive overhaul to be completed by the WSR back in 1987 after much preliminary work carried out at Radstock and Washford by its owners the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust. It ran just under 50,000 miles over the WSR after this before a further major overhaul at the end of the 20th century which entailed almost complete reconstruction of the boiler. Number 88 is one of two surviving members of an original class of eleven designed for working heavy freight trains over the Mendip Hills although they were also used on holidays trains between Bath and Bournemouth.
The engine was built by Robert Stephenson and Sons in 1925 and originally carried a non-standard 5 feet 3 inch diameter boiler. This was removed during an overhaul at Derby in the 1950s and was replaced by a standard one from withdrawn "Midland Compound 41097. The loco was withdrawn from British Railways service in 1963 as 53808 and spent time in the scrapyard at Barry before being purchased by the SDRT as part of the abortive "Radstock Prokect in the late 1960s.
The most controversial steam engine in the history of the WSR. The design for this locomotive dates from the 1930s but the Great Western never actually built any engines of this type, opting instead for the 2251 Class of 0-6-0. However in the 1990s the West Somerset purchased "Large Prairie number 5193 in unrestored condition and took the decision to create the "engine that never was. This stirred up considerable heated debate but since its entrance into traffic 9351 has proved to be an excellent performer, well suited to the secondary main line nature of the WSR.
The first of this series of heavy freight engines was designed by G.J. Churchward and entered service in 1903. So powerful and popular were they that the Western Region of British Railways tried to have another batch built half a century later, although that request was declined.
The 2884 series was a modification of the original design by C.B. Collett and it emerged from Swindon Works in 1942, spending two decades mainly at the head of heavy coal and mineral trains. After withdrawal it spent another 20 years in Barry Scrapyard before coming to the WSR in the 1980s as the first engine to be purchased by the Group which has now become Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd. For various reasons its return to traffic was a protracted one and took two further decades but today it is the most powerful hauler in the home fleet. DML Ltd now wn two further GWR 2-8-0s number 2874 and 3845 but these are stored away from the line in unrestored condition.
Technically a British Railways built machine as it was completed in March 1948, two and a half months after Nationalisation, at Swindon. It came to the West Somerset Railway at the start of the 1990s and was restored by the "Iffy Rivet Company a volunteer group whose workmanship completely belied their self-imposed name. "Large Prairies were regular performers on Minehead trains in steam days and 4160 has been a popular engine with crews and visitors for almost two decades now. The Large Prairies main duties were at the head of heavy suburban and stopping trains but part of 4160s working life on British Railways was spent assisting heavy freight trains through the Severn Tunnel.
1788 "KIlMERSDON
Built in 1929 in Bristol "Kilmersdon is a typical small industrial shunting engine which spent its working career at the colliery of the same name in North Somerset, becoming the last steam engine to work in industry in the county. Today it is the care of the Somerset and Dorset and Railway Trust at Washford and is usually steamed to give shunting demonstrations during Gala events.
6960s duties would have been the standard work for this highly versatile class, principally semi-fast and fast express trains and fast freights.
"Small Prairie 4561 is owned by the West Somerset Railway Association and is completely stripped down for overhaul at Williton.
Diesel Trains and Locomotives on the West Somerset Railway
Most diesel services on the West Somerset Railway are worked by a diesel multiple unit train (dmu), also known as diesel railcars. Diesel railcars were introduced by the Great Western in the 1930s but the idea was widely adapted by British Railways as part of the Modernisation Plan of the 1950s. The DMUs replaced many steam worked local services and proved popular with the passengers who appreciated their cleanliness, higher speeds and good all round views of the surroundings. On may services the entry of the DMUs into service meant a general increase in passenger traffic. The units employed on the WSR spent the last part of their working lives with British Rail working around Birmingham before the Croos City routes there were electrified.
The preservation of heritage diesels began in the 1970s as some far-sighted enthusiasts (including some railway industry professionals) recognised the fact that the ranks of the first generation of main line diesel locomotives were being thinned as some traffic types left the railways and standardisation of equipment advanced. Already some historic locomotives such as the pair of prototype LMS main line machines and the trio built for the Southern Railway had been scrapped and without the efforts of the pioneers many other historic classes would now be only images in books and back numbers of magazines.
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group were one of the first into the field and have been associated with the West Somerset for most of its history. In three and a half decades they have built-up a splendid collection of machines including as comprehensive a fleet of the Western Region Diesel Hydraulic machines as is possible to do so (this group of engines lasted only one generation in B.R. use with the last being switched-off in 1977). Starting off in the former goods shed they have established a large depot and a heritage centre at Williton which is generally open at weekends and during Galas and if you have an interest in heritage locomotives in particular or railway history generally you will probably enjoy a visit there if time permits..
CLASS 52 "WESTERN No. D1010 "WESTERN CAMPAIGNER
The "Westerns were first introduced by British Railways in 1961 and began to appear in numbers on West of England express services from 1964 onwards. Fast and powerful the 74 locomotives that made up the Class soon attracted a major enthusiast following and their early demise, as a non-standard class, in 1977 was much regretted.
However as mentioned earlier they also worked stone trains from the Mendips and on withdrawal D1010 was purchased by Foster Yeoman with a view to putting her on display at the entrance to their Torr Works. She was also given the identity of it scrapped class mate D1035 "Western Yeoman. After a number of years there she came into the possession of the DEPG who have restored her to working order and its original name and number.
CLASS 42 "WARSHIP No. D832 "ONSLAUGHT
The "Warship Classes 42 and 43 were the immediate predecessors of the "Westerns at the head of the Western Region Expresses and worked alongside them until the last examples were switched off in 1972. "Warships did work freight services but their light weight construction which contributed to their high speed running capabilities reduced their braking capacity on mineral trains and therefore they were more likely to feature of fast freight duties such as van trains. D832 is one of two survivors and is on loan to the DEPG from the Bury Hydraulic Group on the East Lancs Railway.
The 101 members of the "Hymek Class were produced in Manchester by Beyer Peacock as a mixed traffic machine but they had not been in traffic for very long before the operating departments discovered that they could reach speeds of 90 m.p.h. on heavy expresses and match the schedules of the day. As with the "Warships their comparatively light weight (one of the major advantages of hydraulic as distinct from electric transmission which was behind the Western Region decision to go for the idea) reduced their braking capacity but they were still employed on coal and other mineral hauls. The engine was one of the first to be acquired by the DEPG and the first main line diesel to be based on the WSR. Class mate D7018 is undergoing heavy long term overhaul at Williton.
As with the "Warships Hymeks comparatively light weight reduced their braking capacity but they were still employed on coal and other mineral hauls.
The smallest of the diesel hydraulics the Class 14s were the orphans of the storm, being built to replace the family of Great Western pannier tanks just as many of the duties performed by the panniers on branch line and local duties were vanishing in the wake of the Beeching Report. Although the engines did little work in their short time in state ownership quite a number passed into useful employment in industry. In the case of D9526 it became the works shunter for Blue Circle Cement at Westbury.
When acquired by the DEPG it showed plenty of evidence of its time in this role but since being comprehensively cleared of cement dust and restored it has been a useful part of the operations of the WSR.
CLASS 33 "CROMPTON No. D6566
Built as a general purpose diesel electric type for the Southern Region the Class 33s proved to be one of the most reliable work horses ever to be available to the railways of Britain, capable of most jobs except for the fastest expresses and the heaviest freight work. That led them to range far and wide from their original area and there are few lines that they have not visited in almost five decades of use. Westbury has seen them on cross country passenger, permanent way and oil trains amongst other traffics down the years. Class mate D6575 is approaching the end of an overhaul and repairs to damage sustained in a fire and should be back in traffic later in 2011.
CLASS 47 No. D1661 "NORTH STAR
Another one of the undoubted successes of the first generation of British Railways diesels these Brush Type 4s have done the lot from the prestige passenger turns to the big mineral hauls and with the 50th Anniversary of the Class only a year away some are still finding gainful work on the national network. D1661 was one of the first of the Class to be allocated to the Western Region and the name it was given was from Great Western tradition (the first "North Star was the best steam engine the GWR had when it opened in 1837 and a replica can be seen in STEAM Museum in Swindon). D1661 finished its main line career as number 47840, fitted with long range fuel tanks for cross country and other diagrams that took them around the UK. It was presented to the care of the DEPG after withdrawal from mainline work.
CLASS 03 No. D2133
In the 1950s the freight network of Britains Railways included hundreds of miles of industrial and dock sidings, much of it with weight restrictions and/or tight curves restricting what locomotives could pass over it. British Railways therefore took delivery of large numbers of smaller diesel shunting locomotives to tackle these jobs. Taunton loco shed were allocated a batch of 03s for work in such areas as Bridgwater Docks. D2133 was one of these and when the docks closed she was purchased by British Celanese to shunt in their internal rail system in the town. When rail traffic to the works ceased the engine was presented to the West Somerset Railway and is now normally used for shunting at Minehead having never worked outside Somerset in its story to date.
09 019
The British Rail Class 09 is a class of 0-6-0 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting and also short distance freight trips along branch lines.
DH16 was the 2nd out of an order of 18 locos to be built for the Manchester Ship Canal Company where it worked until 1971. Dh16 arrived on the WSR in August 2001.
Built by Andrew Barclay & Sons at their Kilmarnock works. No1 & No.2 were supplied to the Royal Ordnance Factor at Puriton, Bridgwater. 1 & 2 were capable of working in tandem.
1 & 2 remained in Puriton until 1991 and were loaned to the WSR arriving in summer 94. Both locos were repainted in dark green livery.
The Coaching stock of the West Somerset Railway
The carriages in day to day use on the West Somerset are British Railways Mark Is built between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s. The majority are of a type known as TSOs (Tourist Second Open) and are of open plan arrangement with seats arranged in "bays of four around a table. There is a small amount of compartment stock with side corridors as seen in films such as "The Lady Vanishes, "4.50 From Paddington, "A Hard Days Night or more recently the "Harry Potter series.
A number of the carriages are in use as buffet cars and each steam train will normally offer this service. Food on sale from the buffets includes pasties and pies, sandwiches, cakes and lighter snacks. Hot and soft drinks are sold and the buffets are also licensed, selling mostly locally brewed beers and ciders. A full dining train service is offered by the "Quantock Belle dining train which normally operates on Sunday lunchtimes through most of the operating season. For information about the "Quantock Belle contact 01823 433856.
The "Heritage Carriages Project organised by the West Somerset Steam Railway Trust aims to restore former Great Western Railway coaches. The first to be completed was the 1897 Sleeping Car which had spent many years as part of a house in the Somerset village of Stogursey. Now restored to its former glory it is not suitable for daily operation on the line but can usually be viewed in the Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard. It is hoped that Collett passenger brake number 6705 which is approaching the completion of its overhaul after repatriation from the USA will be in service sometime in 2012 and other Great Western coaches are stored at Williton awaiting their turn for restoration.
Steam Engineman Course
Experience the feeling of working steam locomotives as you join the team on the footplate, shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power.
Treat someone special (even yourself) to the thrill of a lifetime learning what it feels like to be a real fireman and engine driver. A really special present or excellent Corporate Hospitality.
With twenty miles of stunning Somerset countryside and coastal scenery, and challenging gradients there is something for everyone from the novice to the experienced enthusiast.
Our Steam Engineman Courses are designed for moderately fit men and women (over 18) to experience aspects of the railway unseen by many passengers. Depending on your choice of course you will learn how to prepare a locomotive, the principles of working a steam locomotive, signalling, braking, safety, driving and firing. Guided by an experienced West Somerset Railway Instructor you will haul a train of coaches or freight wagons along part of the entire longest preserved railway in the country.
Enjoy a real treat yourself or give the perfect surprise gift Voucher.
Steam Engineman Course dates for 2014
SEC Tasters - £225.00
June 21st
June 28th
July 26th
Sept 27th
Stage One - £450
March 9th/ 10th
March 16th/17th
April 24th/25th
May 15th/16th
Nov 2nd/3rd
Stage Two - £475.00
May 12th
Oct 17th
Stage Three - £475.00
May 2nd
Stage Four - £795
May 7th
Oct 15th
Oct 22nd
Stage Five (used to be stage 6) - £695.00
May 9th
Oct 20th
Oct 24th
SEC Course Information
08:30 09:45 Prep locomotive and Shunt and form train
09:45 11.00 Depart for Bishops Lydeard
11.20 13.15 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and shunts
13.15 14.15 Lunch
14.15 15.30 Depart to Bishops Lydeard
15.50 17.30 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and shunts
17.30 18:30 Shunt Train and Dispose Locomotive
18.30 19.00 Tea/coffee. Final Thoughts
Diesel Experience Course
the feel of a working Class 33 diesel electric locomotive as you join
the Driver in the cab to take the seat and drive the Heritage Diesel
Treat someone special (even yourself!) to the thrill of a lifetime learning what it feels like to be a real Diesel Driver. With twenty miles of stunning West Somerset countryside and coastal scenery there is something for everyone from novice to enthusiast.
Our Diesel Engineman courses are designed for moderately fit men or women aged 18 years or over who will experience aspects of our railway operations unseen by our many passengers. On your course you will learn about your diesel locomotive and how to drive it safely in service.
Guided by an experienced Diesel & Electric Preservation Group Driver you will haul a former British Railways Goods Brake Van along part of the longest standard gauge Heritage Railway in the country.
Please see our DEC Accommodation List for establishments who serve an early breakfast.
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Dates and How to Book
To book please call 01643 704996 or Online. If you have a Diesel Engineman Course Voucher or Gift Voucher to redeem please call us to do this and make the booking.Alternatively we can take a deposit of £100.00 then the full balance 4 weeks in advance, please call us to do this.
Price per person: £295.00
Stage One Dates
Saturday 5th April
Saturday 26th April
Saturday 10th May
Saturday 17th May
Saturday 6th September
Saturday 27th September
Saturday 11th October
Saturday 18th October
Saturday 1st November
Cancellation Policy
All deposits are non-refundable.
Cancelled bookings are subject to the following charges:
£40.00 if cancelled more than 4 weeks before the booked course date.
25% of course fee if cancelled between 21 & 28 days before the booked course date.
50% of course fee if cancelled between 7 & 20 days before the booked course date.
100% of course fee when less than 7 days before the booked date.
Refunds will only be considered if the West Somerset Railway can re-sell the cancelled place.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
Stage One
Starting from Williton
08:30 08.45 Arrive Williton. Tea/coffee.
09.00 Safety brief
09.15 Tour of Williton Diesel Depot and locomotive preparation
10:00 Depart Williton for Minehead
10.50 Arrive at Minehead, pick up Heritage Freight Train
11.10 Depart Minehead for Bishops Lydeard
12.55 Arrive Bishops Lydeard
Lunch (as fits in with duties)
13.10 Depart Bishops Lydeard for Minehead
14.50 Arrive Minehead, stable Heritage Freight Train
15.40 Depart Minehead for Williton
16.10 Arrive Williton and Stable locomotive
16:20- 16:45 Tea/coffee.
Final thoughts
During trips you will drive one way and be the second man for the other; riding in the Guards Van when not on the footplate.
Please note: Only course participants may travel in the Guards Van.
Driver Experience Charters
Price: Dependent on locomotive, hire charge and number of miles required for charter.
For more information please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call us on 01643 704996.
2014 Diesel Running Dates
Please note that individual locomotive appearances are subject to availability.
Both the WSR and DEPG reserve the right to change any aspect of this Plan, at any time, to suit the operational
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See also: Urine albumin
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I discovered I had HELLP at 33 weeks and it was only because I thought I was having gallbladder attacks. The pain in the upper right-hand side of my chest was excruciating. It happened to me twice, and the second time, I was also throwing up. I had terrible acid reflux issues during my entire pregnancy, but believed (and was told by my OB) that this is the norm for any pregnancy. I was popping Tums like no tomorrow. I'm interested to read that many of you had back pain on the upper sides of your bodies--I did too. I was going to my OB every two-threeweeks (since I'm over 35 and this was my first pregnancy), and my blood pressure was absolutely fine. I had even had an ultrasound 4 days before I went to the maternity ward's triage, and although the baby was small, no problems were detected at that point.
When I arrived at the triage, I really believed that my gallbladder was the issue, or that maybe I was just being silly for being there at all. They did a barrage of tests, and when the nurse told me gently "You understand that you're not going home, right?", I just couldn't believe it. I was admitted, and the goal was to get me to 35 weeks and then induce me. My BP was not overly bad, but my liver enzymes were very high and my Blood platelet count was low. I had no idea how serious it could get, even though I had the time to do the research. I guess I had the blinkers on, because research is part of my job, so I don't know how I missed this site. Two days before my scheduled induction, I suddenly developed the worst headache I've had in my life and began throwing up. Of course, I was already in hospital, which was good--but this was happening at night when all of the high risk md's were gone for the day, and the senior resident on staff decided to induce me instead of moving to a c-section right away. I think that was a big mistake. They were monitoring my BP and all of the various counts, but honestly--when it kicked off, it REALLY kicked off. I couldn't even talk, I was so ill. After 5 hours, my BP went through the roof (200/100) and it was time for my emergency c-section. What followed was the most terrifying 1 1/2 hours of my life.
I'd been in hospital for two weeks, having my blood taken twice a day every day. The anesthesiologists (there were 3) working on me could not find any viable veins. My blood platelet count was so low that I needed both a blood and a platelet transfusion.They were slapping my arms, my feet, using an ultrasound to find my veins, whatever they could try! They were trying to thread stents into both of my wrists for so long. Now they were worried that I would bleed out, so they transferred me to a regular OR, not just the maternity c-section room. My poor hubby was kept out, of course, and was frantic with worry. I just lay there on the gurney while they worked on me...it was terrifying. The nurses kept saying things like "You're doing so well sweetheart" and I would just nod and stare at the ceiling while inside I was screaming in pain and totally convinced that I was going to die and my baby was not going to have a mother. The interesting thing was that by now it was 8:00 a.m, and a shift change happened. The three male anesthesiologists that had been unsuccessfully trying to find veins for an hour were replaced by three female anesthesiologists...and they had the stents in place within 20 minutes! Go girls! One in my left foot, one on my main wrist artery and one on my throat. The last thing I remember is the nurse putting the iodine on my tummy...
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Editor's note: The following is from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
"As we enter the time of year when we can expect extremely low temperatures and wind chills, we all must take precautions to minimize the dangers presented by such severe weather," stated Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Kurt Schwartz. "To that end, MEMA presents these cold weather safety tips."
- Continue to be aware of extreme weather conditions by monitoring Media reports.
- Make sure you always have a well-stocked Winter Home Emergency Supply Kit that includes flashlights, portable radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable food and a manual can opener.
- Minimize outside activities, particularly the elderly and very young. Also, consider your pets.
- Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, rather than a single layer of heavy clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens and sturdy waterproof boots, protecting your extremities. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
- Excessive exposure can lead to frostbite, which is damaging to body tissue that is frozen. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and a pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, seek medical help immediately.
- Hypothermia can occur in extreme cases. The warning signs are uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If the person's temperature drops below 95 degrees, seek immediate medical care.
- Ensure you have sufficient heating fuel, as well as emergency heating equipment in case you lose electricity.
- When utilizing alternate heating sources, such as your fireplace, wood stove or space heater, take the necessary safety precautions. Keep a fire extinguisher handy; ensuring everyone knows how to use it properly. Test smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors.
- If you lose your heat, seal off unused rooms by stuffing towels in the cracks under the doors. At night, cover windows with extra blankets or sheets.
- Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat.
- Be a good neighbor. Check with elderly or relatives and friends who may need additional assistance to ensure their safety.
- To keep pipes from freezing, wrap them in insulation or layers of newspapers, covering the newspapers with plastic to keep out moisture. Allow a trickle of warm water to run from a faucet that is farthest from your water meter or one that has frozen in the past. This will keep the water moving so that it cannot freeze. Learn how to shut off your water if a pipe bursts
- If pipes freeze, remove insulation, completely open all faucets and pour hot water over the pipes or wrap them with towels soaked in hot water, starting where they are most exposed to the cold. A hand-held hair dryer, used with caution, also works well.
- Have a well-stocked Winter Home Emergency Supply Kit that includes flashlights, portable radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, bottled water and non-perishable food.
- Make sure your car is properly winterized. Keep the gas tank at least half-full. Carry a Winter Emergency Car Kit in the trunk including blankets, extra clothing, flashlight with spare batteries, a can and waterproof matches (to melt snow for drinking water), non-perishable foods, windshields scraper, shovel, sand, towrope and jumper cables.
Continue to follow MEMA updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MassEMA; Facebook at www.facebook.com/MassachusettsEMA. Download the free ping4alert! app to your Smartphone to receive important weather alerts and emergency messages from MEMA. Easy instructions are available at www.mass.gov/mema/mobileappp.


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My husband and I brought a beautiful child into this world in August of 2005. We were well prepared for and welcomed the life changing experiences a child would bring to us. We knew, with the arrival of Daniel that our lives would change forever.
Our excitement persists today, however we severely underestimated and miscalculated the magnitude and nature in which our lives would be changed.
At six months old Daniel was diagnosed with a rare and incurable neurological disorder called Congenital Bilateral Perisylvian Syndrome and epilepsy, at 2 years old with Spastic Quad Cerebral Palsy. In layman's terms, Daniel's brain did not develop properly. At 7 years old, Daniel is unable to walk, talk, use his hands properly or eat unassisted.
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Daniel is a smart and amazing little boy that is trapped inside a body that isn't working for him. It won't let him call me "momma" or talk with his sisters, hold his toys or throw a baseball around with his dad. We were certainly not prepared for the challenges that we are faced with today. Even though we cannot reverse the damage that has already occurred, we are convinced that we can maximize his quality of living.
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Thank you ....just liked the page Don. Love the elephants :)
The one-on-one meeting is not always the meeting on the schedule either the leader or the staff member looks forward to most.
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A great question!
(From the article): We define Personal Brilliance this way: "When you're faced with a situation where you have to come up with, and implement, a great idea…and you can — that's personal brilliance."
A little improvement; a huge benefit; implemented by a single individual or a small team — that's personal brilliance! In other words, innovation is the practical application of creativity into something that makes a difference.
With this definition of innovation, the size of the impact of the innovation doesn't matter. The power of this type of innovation is that it happens habitually — it's the habit of innovation that matters most.
What is the dynamic to the innovative one-on-one meeting?
The best way to change how others perceive you is to recruit their help in your improvement
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(From the article): This is a tough one, because it's a lot harder to change people's perceptions of your behavior than it is to change your behavior. That's because people view you in accordance with their existing stereotype. For example, if you think I'm an arrogant jerk, then everything you do, think, or feel about me, will be filtered through that perception. Within this framework, it's almost impossible for me to be perceived by you as improving, no matter how hard I try.
But (and this is the case of "But" being a good word to use, despite me warning you not to use it in a previous column), your odds of being perceived as getting better greatly improve if you tell people you are going to try to change. Suddenly your efforts are on their radar screens.
A good mentor is hard to find. Before trusting someone with your personal and professional goals, consider these characteristics.
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(From the article): Effective mentors are people who have a record of service to their community, organizations or groups they belong to. They see beyond their own needs and have a desire to make their community and the world a better place to live. While others recognize them for their success, they don't bring this up, and if asked about it, will give credit to others. Others will know them for their unselfishness and desire to give back.
It's a good time of year for leaders to refocus on core goals and to seek to reinvigorate employees. How can you finish the year on a strong note?
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A great list to use this week:
(From the article): Don't stop once you've worked through these tips. Use them on a quarterly basis to keep on track and provide a regular forum for surfacing issues and initiating incremental improvements. You'll find that over time the process will become second nature to you and employees.
Isn't being accountable just plain common sense?
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(From the article): Being accountable is an important leadership skill, yet one that is often forgotten about or not discussed. Whether we are a team leader, an active team participant or a solo entrepreneur, thinking about what accountability means can redefine how we solve problems and tackle challenges.
We spend a lot of energy and time thinking about leadership. We try to understand it, to put it to work for ourselves. We wonder how people become leaders, whether they are born leaders or are made along the way.
Via Fernanda Grimaldi, Ricard Lloria
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(From the article): Many people believe that the world is divided into those who are leaders and those who are not. I disagree. I believe each of us has the potential to be our own kind of leader. I believe we become leaders by exploring our core values and putting them into practice every day.
Leadership is essential to me because it is both personal and practical.
Why is leadership important to you?
The Industrial Age has ended. In this guest post, Ted Coine shares 3 rules for leaders to ensure their organization survive, and thrive, in the Social Age.
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(From the article) In the Social Age, it's all about trust.
Like empowerment, most leaders get this exactly wrong. The trust imperative isn't about getting others to trust you as a leader: it's all about trusting your people to show up at work like the mature, responsible adults you hired them to be.
This means tearing up rulebooks, discarding policy manuals, and backing off the stifling metrics Industrial Age management used to make sure no one was stepping out of line.
In the Social Age, there is no line to step out of. In this economy, only the inventive will survive – and only trusted employees have the room they need to invent your future.
donhornsby's curator insight, September 11, 11:19 AM
It's the Social Age now, and it will be for quite some time to come.
Jacob Froelich's curator insight, September 11, 4:01 PM
The history books will be written about the actions and decisions we make today! Exciting!
Lisa McCarthy's curator insight, September 14, 7:46 AM
What used to seem very good leadership practices in the Industrial Age was good, or at least efficient. But the Industrial Age is over. And it's not coming back. It's the Social Age now, and it will be for quite some time to come.
Learn 12 ways to become a more strategic manager.
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(From the article): Here's 12 ways to learn how to be more strategic, and just as importantly, to be perceived as strategic:
Leaders need to be perfectly clear on where the company is headed.
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(From the article): People respond to a lightning rod message that will give meaning to their work. The clearer the purpose, the better the results will be.
What should you do on LinkedIn after you are laid off. Eight great suggestions!
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(From the article): Recruiters overwhelmingly say they use LinkedIn. A survey last week from staffing software company Bullhorn, based on information from 260,000 worldwide recruiters, showed that 97% use LinkedIn. But if I'm any gage, I've only ever gotten one job inquiry from a hiring manager who found me on LinkedIn and I've heard from zero recruiters. I also don't think the best way to find jobs is through recruiters. It's through people you know. LinkedIn can help you do that if you use it wisely.
Understanding the six stages of the leadership journey is vital when navigating the organisational landscape.
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(From the article) The role of the leader is to create a climate which will enable others to perform to their full potential.
Three important objectives should be achieved during this stage:Define what is meant by high performance Identify what motivates and de-motivates individualsRemove any barriers to high performance that may exist.
The outcomes from each objective should be used to improve the people management skills of leaders and managers. Four key 'climate' principles should be built into their day to day interaction with colleagues – achievement, recognition, participation and growth.
Understanding motivation and the link with the climate is vital to sustaining momentum on the journey.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a manager and a leader?
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(From the article): "It's very easy to praise somebody. It's easy to give somebody a raise or a good review." It can be much harder, however, to have the tough conversations.
While admitting that this might sound like a harsh thing to say, Jennifer pointed out that not everyone does an outstanding job all the time. "You've got to tell them, and then you've got to move on," she acknowledged.
The Takeaway
Her parting words for the group were filled with encouragement to strive to be a leader and not just a manager. "Learn to inspire and motivate as opposed to dictate," she said in closing. "At the end of the day, good leaders often don't do the work but they make you feel like they did."
Ivon Prefontaine's curator insight, September 5, 9:36 AM
Having experienced the overwhelming pace in School, I think that we lose our way and it becomes easier to manage than lead.
I just spent time listening to person who struggles with processing information. It is hard work to listen carefully, not for answers, but just to listen. This makes leading hard work. I could have managed the situation by finishing sentences, which I occasionally did. Listening to children, employees, co-workers, etc. is hard work when we just listen.
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10 Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Lessons. 21st century leaders can learn from TR's enduring example of service and leadership to his nation and his family.
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(From the article): Theodore Roosevelt had a consistent bias for action. He believed in the initiative. He was never comfortable or effective on defense, responding to a state of affairs set by others.
Whether it was the construction of the Panama Canal, taking on J.P. Morgan, or any number of other memorable challenges, TR took the risks of action, over the greater (if sometimes less evident) risks of inaction or delay.
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What's on a typical CEO's to-do list?
Things like long-term planning, personnel decisions, financial performance and personal attention to important clients and prospects might make the short list.
What about building and protecting the company's brand?
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The real key to success is to build a brand and follow through with your brand promise – throughout the company. CEOs that embrace this approach think about their brand at every step of the business.
Due to the universal acceptance of LinkedIn in all matters employment the traditional reference letter has been relegated to the analog dust bin.
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(From the article): The LinkedIn recommendation IS the new reference letter. After a recruiter determines that your resume meets fundamental requirements the next step they take 99.9 percent of the time is to check out your LinkedIn profile. This is a good thing — assuming you have spent quality time on your profile.
donhornsby's curator insight, September 17, 10:45 AM
(From the article): The LinkedIn recommendation IS the new reference letter. After a recruiter determines that your resume meets fundamental requirements the next step they take 99.9 percent of the time is to check out your LinkedIn profile. This is a good thing — assuming you have spent quality time on your profile.
Jack Welch once said: "As a leader, you have to have a teachable point of view." How teaching separates great leaders from good ones.
donhornsby's insight:
(From the article): But you can bring in an experienced teacher to design a curriculum, or coach your managers on how to present material. This is also about reframing what management is. It is ultimately about achieving great things by bringing out the best in other people. Viewed that way, teaching isn't just a distraction from a manager's main job. It's what the job is all about, and is probably worth the time.
Beyond running through the usual interview questions, pick up on these clues to find the ideal candidates for the job.
donhornsby's insight:
(From the article): Be clear about what you want. Know the characteristics that you're looking for and detail that in the job requirements. Understand the difference between what you think you want and what the job really needs. The two may not always be synonymous. As an entrepreneur who's hiring employees, put the needs of the job and business ahead of your own personal likes.
People are exceedingly clear about the qualities they expect leaders to demonstrate before they will enlist in a common cause and freely commit to action.
Via Fernanda Grimaldi, Ricard Lloria
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(From the article) So what do you have to do to earn and sustain credibility with your constituents? From our analysis of the case studies and empirical data, we identified Six Disciplines of Credibility.
What we often fail to realize is that Coaches can come in all shapes and sizes.
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However, what we often fail to realize is that Coaches can come in all shapes and sizes. From your manager at work to your next door neighbor, the person on the train to your children and family. These are the natural coaches who want nothing more than to see you succeed and do well. They are there to push you when you're dragging your heels, give you words of encouragement and celebrate your successes. Above all they share your vision and have the belief that you'll get there. They are the people around you that radiate positive energy and rather than telling you it can't be done, or just not to try, they spur you on until you've finished.
These are the people to have around you – time to start looking for yours.
Your agenda for the first few weeks.
Via Roger Francis
donhornsby's insight:
(From the articles): One of your most important tasks as a team leader is to set ambitious but achievable goals with your team's input. Make clear what the team is working toward and how you expect it to get there. By setting these goals early on, the group's decision making will be clearer and more efficient, and you'll lay the framework of holding team members accountable. Many managers inherit their teams, which often means they aren't creating new goals, but clarifying existing ones. "It's actually rare that someone gets to come in and redefine the goals for the group in a profound way," says Watkins. In those instances, your challenge as a manager is to reorganize roles or rethink strategies to best achieve the goals at hand.
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Want to be richer, happier and healthier? Start saying no to these things right now, suggests a new book.
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(From the article): Think being being 'me first' is essential to success? Not at all. The genuinely accomplished are almost always motivated by a desire to be of service. So stop thinking ruthlessness underpins success and start saying no to selfishness. Try this trick, Altucher suggests. It might sound morbid, but try to make it your intention for everyday interactions "to treat people as if it were their last day" and see what happens.
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Don't check email in the morning.
donhornsby's insight:
(From the article): So think a little less about managing the work and a little more about managing your moods.
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In Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear Luntz breaks down the ten main lessons he's learned from years of crafting political messages; lessons we can all learn from.
Via Kevin Watson
donhornsby's insight:
It's not what you say, it's what people hear.
Graeme Reid's curator insight, September 11, 7:04 PM
Good communication is so important in all aspects of life. As the article points out it is not what you say it is what the other person hears which is critical.
Millennials are representatives of the new American Dream and often come up with new ideas.
Via Creativity For Life
donhornsby's insight:
(From the article): Senior-level employees are sometimes wary of hiring overly creative or big-idea types. Insecurities creep up as long-term employees are made to feel obsolete or replaceable by the potential new hire. Instead, hire that dreamer and take it as an opportunity to learn from millennials and their "dream big" mentalities. It is refreshing, particularly in a creative environment, to have a steady stream of new ideas. This is something your clients will especially love.
Kimberley Richardson's curator insight, September 9, 8:52 AM
We can learn a lot from our millennials as they have a lot to teach us.
It's easy to get lost on a rabbit trail of new apps. Find apps that meld with your workflow and stick with them. It's the process that matters, not the tool.
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It's easy to be overwhelmed with the idea of tracking all of your tasks. Don't be. It can be really simple. I just make my system really complex because I'm weird and like to spend hours trying to save a click or two. It can be as simple as a few notepads in a kitchen cupboard. Find a system that works for you and you'll enjoy using.
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