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Office 365 Deployment & Management
Office 365 Deployment & Management
Microsoft's Office 365 now brings the benefits of the regular MS Office products to you from anywhere. Your organization gets to continue to use the software you have been using for years, but you now get to shift the burden of being on the latest version onto Microsoft. In addition to shifting the burden to Microsoft, you have now expanded these benefits and increased flexibility.
Generate greater productivity with Office 365
Productivity is a great word that management-consultant types love to use. In the real world though, productivity can be summed up in a simple question: Can you make my job easier or not? Microsoft has invested heavily and spent a tremendous amount of time trying to make the user and administrator experiences of Office 365 as easy and simple as possible.
The idea is that increasing simplicity yields greater productivity. Whether it is an administrator setting up a new employee or a business analyst writing policy and procedure documents in Word. When the technology gets out of the way and you can focus on your job, you become more productive. Try using a typewriter instead of a Word processor. Whoever thought copy and paste would be such a game changer?
Access from anywhere with Office 365
Accessing your enterprise software over the Internet has some big advantages. For one, all you need is your computer — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — and an Internet connection or phone coverage. Because the software is running in a Microsoft data center, you simply connect to the Internet to access the software.
Another benefit of accessing centrally located data is that you always have a single source of the truth. If you make a change to a document from your tablet at home and then your colleague views the file from their phone, she will see the most up-to-date document. Gone are the days of e-mailing Excel documents between machines with long file names.
With SharePoint Online (part of the Office 365 package) a single file, say Forecast_Q1_2011.xlsx, lives out in the cloud (meaning in Microsoft's globally distributed billion dollar data centers). Because the document lives in the cloud, the security permissions can be set up to allow anyone in the organization, regardless of geographic location, to view the document.
Security can be as strict or as lenient as desired. For example, you may want everyone in the organization to be able to see a company policy document but only want a select group of individuals to edit the document. In addition, SharePoint takes care of all the versioning and even lets you check out a document to edit so that nobody else can edit it at the same time. Need to collaborate on the document in real time? No problem. You can do that by using nothing more than your web browser.
Work with what you know with Office 365
Microsoft does not always come out with the best software. Remember Windows Vista? Shiver! Instead of running far away and never looking back at Windows again, users simply held their collective breath until Windows 7. Thank you for hurrying Microsoft!
One thing Microsoft did incredibly right is recognize that users don't want to give up the things that make them comfortable. Office 365 hasn't changed your favorites one bit. The only difference is that now they are seamlessly connected to the enterprise software living out in the cloud. In other words, your favorite applications are cloudified.
One of the coolest features about SharePoint and Office 365 is that you can work with SharePoint without ever having to leave the Office applications. For example, you can fire up Word, check out a document stored in SharePoint, make some changes, check it back in, review versions, and even leave some notes for your colleagues. All without even having to know that SharePoint is handling the content management functionality behind the scenes.
Robust security and reliability comes with Office 365
With Microsoft taking on all the responsibility for security and reliability, your IT team can rest on their laurels. Letting Microsoft do the heavy lifting frees up the IT team to do more important things such as helping users get the most out of enterprise software.
Microsoft understands if you aren't fully comfortable about letting them do the heavy lifting. To address some of the questions, however, Microsoft has extensive service level agreements to help put your mind at ease.
Office 365 provides IT control and efficiency
IT personnel like to know exactly what everyone is doing with their systems at all times. If something goes wrong, then it is probably due to user error. Your systems do what they are supposed to do. Microsoft has gone out of its way to create an unprecedented level of control for administrators. But that is not all. Not only do administrators have control over the environment, but it is also actually designed to be simple in nature and intuitive.
Ready to Enhance Your Investment in Office 365?
Let our ACTS expert team help you:
- ACTS Managed Services team can migrate your organization to Office 365 using an automated system resulting in almost zero downtime!
- ACTS Managed Services for OFFICE 365 is designed to provide superior, ongoing support for your Office 365 environment.
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ACTS has successfully deployed and supported Microsoft SharePoint, Lync, and Exchange solutions in both cloud-based and on-premise environments. Let our team of dedicated, expert administrators and developers fill your resource gap, reduce the ongoing administrative burden and maximize your Office 365 investment with a predictable monthly operating expense.


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Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. has over 40 years of trial and legal experience as a criminal lawyer. Call him now to discuss your legal issues. Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. is experienced in all state and federal criminal defense trial and appellate matters including complex federal fraud and white-collar cases, state and federal violent crime and narcotics cases as well as DUI and misdemeanor cases. Recognized as a best Maryland criminal lawyer by numerous organizations, a reputation as a top criminal lawyer that was earned based upon his handling hundreds of federal and state cases in trial courtrooms and in courts of appeal. As a top Maryland criminal attorney he is experienced in representing individuals and organizations during the investigation stage as well as in the courtroom. Call Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. if you are in need of one of Maryland's best criminal attorneys.
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When going to the cinema these days it is a sad fact that you have to accept a certain level of disturbance as just 'par for the course'. From the rustle of bags, to the munching of popcorn, the annoyingly incontinent person who manages three toilet breaks in 90 minutes, and then whispers, "What did I miss?" on their return to their friend. These things, sadly, are not only the norm, but are the minor inconvenience compared to the unacceptable things such as the person on the row in front who insists on texting her friend or checking Facebook every 10 minutes, the guys who laugh annoyingly at moments that aren't even funny, the person behind you who has not only had their feet up, but has chosen to remove their shoes, and the person who insists on adding a commentary to the whole film ("Oh, he's behind them and going to jump out! What will they do?" How about watching the film to find out? If I needed audio description I'd ask for a set of headphones at the box office!)
We all know these frustrations, and some of you out there may even be guilty of providing them. As a worker within the cinema industry, watching for these on a daily basis has had the result of making me hypersensitive to even the most minor of disruptions, which, as you can imagine, makes attempting to watch a public showing of a film nigh on impossible. I have lost count of the number of times I've ended up missing most of a film as I am too busy asking people to put phones away, be quiet, sit down, or stop kicking the chairs. I have even become obsessed with counting people out the screen as they go to the toilet, then back in again, occasionally catching screen jumpers sneaking in by doing so. All of this on my days off work, trying to relax with a film.
So, as a result, I tend to watch private showings for staff or screenings for press instead, especially on the films I am anticipating the most. You would expect staff and press to have some common courtesy and respect for others watching, as we are all lovers of the art, so wouldn't want to disturb or disrupt it for anyone. Surely that is the case?
Well, as I discovered today, sadly that is not always true. Today (as with a few other times over the years) I encountered a few amateur bloggers for a popular site who seemed to be under the impression that chatting and discussing the film whilst it is playing was, in some way, perfectly acceptable. Their total disrespect for the rest of us trying to watch the film without the usual disturbances was frustrating, and I can only ponder how much of the film they were actually taking in for review purposes, and how much they were just there to see the film before anyone else.
Now I understand the taking of notes during a press screening, jotting down important points in a pad, slight rustle of paper and maybe one of those pens with a torch built in so what you write is legible. But discussion during the film only highlights how little attention you are paying to the scenes you are talking over (which tend to be those boring scenes with, you know, dialogue…otherwise known as the plot). Save the discussion until after the film, have a pint and chat about what you loved or hated, but during the film keep the noise down…its just professional courtesy.


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Project Rewire is resounding with veteran journalists like Judy herself. Judy's radio tour continues next week with interviews on both coasts. If you miss these streams, you can catch them soonafter on our radio page.
Wednesday 12/13 An Evening With 6:30-7:00 PM PST. Hosted by Guy Rathbun, on KCBX FM public radio from San Luis Obispo.
Friday 12/15 The Lynn Rivers Show 12n - 1:00 p.m. EST, on WEMU public radio out of Yipsalanti, Michigan.


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|Online Booklets
The Lutheran Laymen's League of Canada offers booklets on many topics. Our congregation offers printed versions of these booklets on a display in the narthex and on the mezzanine. Many of these booklets are also offered as PDF files (and some booklets only come as PDF files). To take a look at the selection, and download and read, please click here.


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Learn About Your Health
Your health care provider has told you that you need to have some lab tests. There are many types of lab tests, including blood and urine tests. The samples are collected and then studied, often under a microscope. The results can help your health care provider understand how your body is working.
This will explain what to expect when you need lab tests. It also outlines some of the most common lab tests so you can understand what your health care provider may be looking for when you need these tests.
Why do I need a lab test?
Lab tests are done for many reasons, including to:
Check your overall health.
Some tests are part of a yearly or routine physical so your health care provider can get a clear picture of your health. An example of a general test to get a snapshot of your health is a complete blood count (CBC).
Help diagnose your symptoms
If you have certain signs and symptoms, your health care provider may run certain tests to help determine whether you have a certain medical condition. This is helpful when there are several medical conditions that could be causing your signs and symptoms. An example is a urine test to see if frequent urination is being caused by a simple urinary tract infection or something more complex, such as diabetes.
Diagnose medical conditions that do not have symptoms
Not all medical conditions have signs and symptoms in the early stages or even at all. Lab tests can help diagnose medical conditions before they are advanced, so you can get treatment sooner. An example is a cholesterol screening. High cholesterol levels usually do not cause any symptoms but can lead to a heart attack or stroke when your arteries are clogged from high levels of cholesterol in your blood.
See if treatment is working
Lab tests help your health care provider know how you are doing with treatment. An example is blood tests to see if your blood thinner medicine is working.
What can I expect when I need a lab test?
Many lab tests do not require any special preparation. You can simply walk in when it is convenient for you and get the test. For certain tests, you may need to fast (not eat or drink anything for a certain number of hours) before your test. Your health care provider should tell you if you need to do this.
If you are having blood work, your blood may be taken from a vein in your arm using a needle or it may be taken from your fingertip with a needle stick. How the blood is taken will depend on the type of blood test you need.
Most people find blood tests to be painless and others feel some minor discomfort. A small number of people may get a bruise at the site where the blood was collected. If you have fainted in the past when having blood work done, please let us know. There are some steps we can take to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
Other types of lab tests require a sample of urine, stool, tissue or other body fluid. We will talk more about these types of lab tests later.
Common Blood Tests
There are hundreds of different blood tests available to help health care providers understand what is going on inside your body. These tests are often the starting point and more tests may be done if your results from these common tests are abnormal.
Red blood cell count (RBC count)
The job of the red blood cell is to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. When your RBC count is low, it could mean a number of things including internal bleeding and poor diet. When it is high, it could mean you are dehydrated or have a medical condition such as heart disease.
White blood cell count (WBC count)
White blood cells help your body fight infection. If your count is high, it may mean you are fighting an infection. If your count is lower than normal, it may mean your immune system is affected or weakened by a medical condition.
Complete blood count (CBC)
This test looks at both your red and white blood cells. It also measures your platelets, which are blood cell fragments that help your blood clot. This is important when you cut yourself so you stop bleeding. The CBC also looks at your hemoglobin, which is the ironrich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and hematocrit, which is a measure of how much space your red blood cells take up in your blood flow. All of this information tells your health care provider about your overall health. The CBC test is often done as part of a routine medical exam or physical.
Blood chemistry tests
Your blood says a lot about you. Many substances, such as sugar and calcium, are carried in your blood. These substances can affect your health if the levels are too high or too low. For example, if you have too much sugar in your blood you may have diabetes. Or, when blood tests show you don't have enough B12, you could have a deficiency of that vitamin. Here are some other common blood chemistry tests. You also may hear this group of tests called a metabolic panel.
– Part of your liver's job is to break down old red blood cells. A product of red blood cell breakdown is called bilirubin. If your bilirubin levels are too high, it could mean you have a medical condition affecting your liver, gallbladder or bile duct.
- Blood types – If you are having surgery, you likely will have a blood test to find out what your blood type is in case you should need to get extra blood (blood transfusion) during or after your surgery. You will also have a blood type test if you are pregnant. Some people simply want to know what their blood type is and choose to have a blood test so they can find out.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)— Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. If this test is abnormal, it could mean many things, from a heart condition to liver problems to a low-protein diet. However, it is used most often to check how well your kidneys are working. If this test is abnormal, your health care provider will likely want you to have more tests.
- Calcium – Calcium is important for healthy teeth and bones. Certain health conditions can cause this test to be abnormal. For example, if you have a gastrointestinal condition, your body may not absorb enough calcium from your food during digestion. This would make your calcium level too low. Your calcium level also could be too high. This could be from taking a calcium supplement that you don't need or from a medical condition.
- Cholesterol – Cholesterol is carried through your blood. There is LDL cholesterol or "bad" cholesterol that is sticky. It can build up and block your arteries. There also is HDL cholesterol or "good" cholesterol, which helps to stop the bad cholesterol from sticking to your artery walls. Finally, there are triglycerides, which are basically fatty particles. You want your bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels to be low to prevent heart disease.
- Creatinine – This test is used to check your kidney function. Many medical conditions can cause this test to be abnormal. The most common reason is diabetes.
- Disease – Some diseases can be detected by a blood test. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C are two examples.
- Drugs and poisons – Alcohol and illegal drug use can be found through blood tests. Prescription drugs can also be detected and help your doctor see how your treatment is working for you.
- Hormone tests – Hormones are substances in the blood that tell your body what to do. Hormones affect your growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction and your mood. A common hormone test checks for the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone found in the blood when a woman is pregnant.
- Protein – This test is often done to see how well your liver, stomach and kidneys are functioning. If you have an abnormal result, your health care provider will likely order more tests.
- Uric acid – Your body forms uric acid as it breaks down purines, a substance found in some foods. This test is commonly done if your health care provider suspects you have gout, a condition that causes pain and swelling in your feet. This test can also be done to check the health of your kidneys. Aside from eating a diet that is high in purines, abnormal uric acid levels in your blood can be caused by many medical conditions.
- Viruses and bacteria – There are many different types of bacterial and viral infections that can be detected with blood tests. These infections can begin in any part of your body and spread to your blood. You may hear some of these tests called blood cultures. This is because the samples are sent to a lab and watched to see if the bacteria or virus grows. It can take several days to get the results of these tests.
Blood clotting tests
These tests are often done before surgery or if you are on a medication that may affect how your blood clots. You may hear the term "coagulation panel" when your health care provider orders these tests to make sure your blood clots properly (not too fast or too slow). You also may need this test if your health care provider thinks you may have a blood clotting disorder.
Blood enzyme tests
Just like blood chemistry tests, there are many kinds of blood enzyme tests. One of the most common tests looks for the enzyme troponin that is released during a heart attack.
Common Urine Tests
Your health care provider could send you to get a urine test for many reasons. Below are some of the most common reasons for urine testing.
- Sugar – Your urine should not have any sugar in it. If there is sugar in your urine, you will need more testing. If you have sugar in your urine, it may mean you have diabetes.
- Ketones –Your body makes ketones when it breaks down body fat too quickly to use it as fuel. This can happen when you don't eat enough sugar or carbohydrates to fuel your body. It can also happen if you are diabetic and your insulin level is not right. If you have ketones in your urine, your health care provider may ask you more questions or send you for more testing. Please note, it is common to have ketones in your urine if you have not eaten anything all day before the test.
- Blood – Your urine should not have any blood in it. If there is blood in your urine, it likely means you have a urinary tract infection or other problem with your urinary tract.
- Bilirubin – Part of your liver's job is to break down old red blood cells. A product of red blood cell breakdown is called bilirubin. If your bilirubin levels are too high, it could mean you have a medical condition affecting your liver, gallbladder or bile duct.
- Proteins – Many conditions can lead to high protein in your urine, from heart problems to poisoning. If your protein count is too high, you will likely need more lab tests.
- Hormones – Some hormone levels can be checked using a urine sample. One of the most common reasons for a urine test is to detect hormones that are released if you are pregnant.
- Drugs – Many employers require a urine test before they hire someone. Also, most states require random, periodic testing of people who hold certain licenses, such as a commercial driver's license (CDL).
- Bacteria and other organisms – If you have a urinary tract infection, you likely will have bacteria, parasites or yeast in your urine.


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Making increased participation of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region in AIDS2018 a reality
AFEW International with the support of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs implements a range of activities to empower CBOs, NGOs, activists, policy makers, stakeholders, researchers and clinicians from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA)[1] region to take part in the XXII International AIDS Conference 2018 in Amsterdam (AIDS2018), 23-27 July 2018.
With this communication, we would like to inform clinicians, researchers, and other medical practitioners from EECA region about opportunities AFEW International makes available in support of participation in the Conference AIDS2018.
Why AFEW is taking effort to support EECA to participate in AIDS2018?
International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. It provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmer to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic, and stimulates political and financial commitments to AIDS. It gathers thousands of delegates from all over the world, and in 2018 the AIDS conference will have a spotlight at EECA region. International AIDS Society (IAS) and Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs have declared a specific goal to increase participation of this region in order to address persistent challenges of EECA region in its AIDS response. EECA is the only region in the world where the HIV epidemic continued to rise rapidly.
There are several barriers for the delegates from EECA region in their participation in the AIDS conferences: lack of skills on scientific writing and abstract development, costs of participation, language barrier. As a result of these barriers, the delegates from EECA region are disproportionally underrepresented at the AIDS conferences since its start.
To change this situation AFEW International provides support to potential delegates from EECA region.
There are several strategies to support delegates from EECA region to meaningfully participate in AIDS2018.
- Abstract writing module available in Russian and English.
An Abstract writing module is developed by Health[e]Foundation in collaboration with the International AIDS Society (IAS) – the organizer of the AIDS conferences, and written by editors of the Journal of the International AIDS Society, an open-access platform for essential and innovative HIV/AIDS research. It is available for everybody in English and translated into Russian by AFEW International.
This module presents information on the general requirements and considerations regarding abstract writing and convey an understanding of the criteria used in the selection process. An English version of the Module is a requirement for the IAS Abstract Mentor Programme for AIDS 2018 which is a program created to support delegates from all around the world in developing high quality abstracts.
- EECA Abstract Panel Review Board.
AFEW International, Eurasian Harm Reduction Association and Amsterdam Youth Force have joined forces to organize a Panel Review Board to specifically provide support to the abstract applicants from the EECA region. This panel is made up of professionals with an academic background in public health science, medical sociology, medicine, law, policy, human rights and other HIV related fields. This panel will be launched on 1st of December 2017 and provide scientists, clinicians and community activists from key populations from EECA region with feedback and constructive criticism on their abstract proposals before submitting them to the AIDS2018 conference. The support will be tailor-made, may include in-person communication and can be provided in both Russian and English. Language support – translation into professional English and English editing – will be provided for limited number of abstract applicants. Please follow us here and here for announcements on this opportunity.
- Online training on abstract writing.
In the beginning of November 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine, AFEW International has conducted a training on community based participatory research and abstract writing. This training was steamed live, and records as well as hand outs and presentations are available in Russian here:
Abstract writing: structure, review criteria, submission tips
On the road to AIDS2018: practical guide
Presentations and handouts (downloadable, please scroll down)
If you want to receive English presentations and handouts, please refer to the email address below.
- Extra scholarship fund.
To address an issue of participation costs AFEW International is raising funds to extend the regular IAS scholarship fund to secure better representation of the EECA region at AIDS2018. IAS distributes around 1000 scholarships for delegates from around the world to attend. Out of this amount less than 100 scholarships goes to delegates of the EECA region. Our ambitious goal is to raise funds for 50 additional delegates from EECA region – in particular clinicians and researchers – to the AIDS2018. These extra scholarships will be processed by the IAS, therefore we strongly encourage all delegates from EECA to apply for scholarships through the official AIDS2018 site. The submission of scholarship application opens on 1st December 2017 and will close on 5th February 2018.
- Translation into Russian at the AIDS2018.
AFEW International is working on mentorship program for EECA delegates with Dutch volunteers who speak Russian language, and collaborates with IAS on securing funds for official translation of the penal sessions and relevant parallel sessions, to ensure that Russian speaking delegates with limited commands in English can meaningfully participate in the conference.
We strongly encourage all community activists, clinicians, researchers, and other medical practitioners to consider taking part in AIDS2018 to get their work in the spotlight of the international AIDS community!
You can follow us on http://www.afew.org/aids2018eeca/ and https://www.facebook.com/AFEWInternational/ for all the updates on the available recourses and opportunities.
AFEW International team
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[1] EECA region in which we operate includes the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan


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We hope you will join us on Saturday, April 11th at 2:00 PM for a presentation by Tulku Jamyang.
Tulku Jamyang was born in the Himalayan region in 1977 to a Buddhist family. At the age of two, he was recognized as a reincarnated lama by Venerable Diphuk Rinpoche and further confirmed by the great Tibetan masters, His Holiness Dalai Lama, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and His Holiness Aachub Rinopoche.
Tulku Jamyang spent many years in India studying the philosophy of Buddhism and later he went to Tibet to receive advanced courses in meditation. Since his return from Tibet, he continued with short retreats and meditation in India and Nepal .
In addition to his training as a monk, Tulku Jamyang is also a very accomplished Contemporary Artist. Currently his art work is featured in the 'Transcending Tibet' exhibition at the Rouge Space Gallery in Chelsea. He will speak with us about art, compassion, and Buddhist philosophy. Please join us for this wonderful event. Suggested donation $10.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Museum.
Meg Ventrudo
Executive Director


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Novelist Cooney (Shangri-La, 1996, etc.) paints a harrowing portrait of the devastation Alzheimer's wreaks not just on the victim but on those closest to her.
"Hip, cool, brilliant, funny, sane," Mary Durant was transformed by the blight of Alzheimer's into a demented creature who nearly destroyed her daughter's life. When it became clear that Durant's mind was going, Cooney moved her mother from Connecticut to California to care for her. The initial plan, for Durant to live alone in a nearby apartment, proved impossible. Cooney then converted her garage into a residence for her mother, but this too became unworkable, and the long search began for an adequate, affordable live-in care facility. Durant's violent behavior caused her to be evicted from one home and judged unacceptable by others. Even with the help of Cooney's partner Mitch, who had once been a nursing-home inspector, finding the right place was a long and grueling process. As she chronicles Durant's increasing dementia and its devastating effects on her own life (she turned in anguish to Valium and vodka), Cooney weaves in glimpses of happier days. Durant was a respected writer—the inclusion of an unpublished short story in the appendix is an unexpected bonus—and young Eleanor took great pride in her glamorous mother's beauty and accomplishments. During her privileged childhood among artists and writers in Connecticut, Alexander Calder's studio was her playroom, and Arthur Miller was a neighbor. The contrast between this golden past and a present marked by frustration, anger, resentment, and fatigue makes the destructive force of Alzheimer's a vivid reality. Anyone assuming that Alzheimer's victims live in a happy, mindless state will discover here that on the contrary they are often agitated, confused, miserable, and angry, and that those who loved the person he or she once was are likely to find themselves pushed to the limits of endurance.
Cooney tells it all with a fine and rare mix of black humor and bleak honesty.


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Former A-League Goalkeeper of the Year Michael Theoklitos won't be signing with new franchise the Melbourne Heart next season but is set for a loan move away from Norwich City in January.
The 28 year-old has made just one appearance for the League One outfit since joining them from reigning A-League champions the Melbourne Victory; a disastrous debut appearance during which he conceded seven times.
Since then he has failed to work his way back into manager Paul Lambert's first team, the Canaries on a ten-match winning streak and currently eight points off league leaders Leeds United.
Confirming that he did have an approach from an unnamed side, Lambert also stated that Theoklitos has personally ruled out a return home, the 'keeper having reportedly attracted the interest of the Heart franchise.
"Michael doesn't want to go back to Australia, so that was as far as it went," Lambert told the Norfolk Eastern Daily Press.
"He doesn't want to go back there. As I said last time, he's got to go and get playing somewhere to get his career up and running. It's all very well sitting here and thinking I'm just going to sit here.
"He works hard in training, doesn't give me an ounce of a problem. He might not like me because he's not playing, but that's the way it goes sometimes."
While Lambert praised the attitude of the 28 year-old, he confirmed that his immediate future lies away from Carrow Road.
"He's at an age where he has to play," said Lambert. "He's an experienced goalkeeper and what happened to him here on the first day and the Gillingham thing, and Fraser Forster has been exceptional for us.
"Michael's agent does his work for him and that's what he's paid to do allegedly, so if he's good at his job he might get him somewhere."
Theoklitos has failed to make the bench for Norwich's last five league fixtures, falling in the pecking order behind first-choice 'keeper Fraser Forster and back-up Jed Steer.
Chris Paraskevas, Goal.com
Get all the Australian football coverage you need on the Goal.com Australia homepage!


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Interview Rehearsals
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Practicing what you'll say and how you'll answer stack the deck in favor of you being able to ace the real interview.
Tags: Interview Skills, Looking for work
curson4life 7/19/2009 12:06:26 AM
I always recommend perspective employees to rehearse before an interview. Preparing yourself is as easy as drafting questions and having a family member perform a mock interview with you. And remember, your questions should be based on your resume. http://www.freegovtjobs.com


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Some pics from my fotoshoot today.
I am very happy with the result, and I am SO happy that so many people contacts me and ask me if I can take some pictures of them. It is so nice to know that people love my work, and it gives me so much more inspiration.
Todays models were Amalie Melballe and Laura Braagaard - thank you!


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Saturday, 25 September 2010
Don't faint !
25 comments:
- Gene Black said...
Glad to hear that the pain is less and you are more mobile. The worst part of back pain is how it debilitates you.
You have certainly lined up some projects!
- 25 September 2010 at 04:33
- Howdy said...
Ouch - back pain is... well a pain! Glad you are getting some relief. I had some issues a few years ago and just love, love, love, the Physical Therapist who figured out just the right twist, turn, pull move to straighten me out.
- 25 September 2010 at 05:12
- SandyQuilts said...
Oh dear I know exactly what you're going through. Mine started way back in 1968 when pregnant with my 1st child. It came and went until 3yrs ago when I landed on the couch for almost a year. PT didn't work for me. I finally got relief with injections ... it was so swollen inside that the medication flowed back out. Two rounds over a 6month period finally worked along with muscle relaxers. I know that sounds crazy but they worked for me. I also started an exercise program at the YMCA with a personal trainer to get stretched out. Of course, I'm alot older than you. I hate having to be so careful all the time but man I don't want to end on the couch again. Walking is good and stretching helps. Good luck and I hope things get better for you.
- 25 September 2010 at 05:59
- LC said...
I am glad that you are getting some relief and hope the pain that moved from your back to your leg keeps going down, out your toes, and off to never-never land! And congrats for using all those bitty pieces. Is Welsh close to Scottish? If so, I understand totally why you didn't toss them all!
- 25 September 2010 at 06:33
- Roseanne said...
I now what back pain is all about. I am glad that you are filling a little better and you could get some sowing done.
- 25 September 2010 at 06:36
- claudia said...
So glad to see that you are at the sewing machine again. My hope is that you continue to improve, so you will FEEL better!
I suffer with various aches and pains due to my poor ol' aging body, I understand what you are saying.
That little pinwheel quilt is just adorable. You have such patience!
It's great to hear from you!
- 25 September 2010 at 06:44
- Quilts And Pieces said...
Oh Andrea, so sorry to hear your back isn't any better. I had hoped it was. Your HST look wonderful and your mini quilt is too cute! Hang in there.
- 25 September 2010 at 07:22
- Linda said...
As all the others said, OUCH! I know what back pain is like as well. If it were not for my Chiropractor, I'd be in a wheelchair today...
I've just joined your blog and as excitedly reading about quilting... I'm not a quilter but interested nonetheless and hope to become a quilter soon.
- 25 September 2010 at 08:19
- Pam said...
I am sorry to hear about your back problems - good to hear it is starting to get better. Chronic pain can be so terribly wearing on a person!! Nice to see you blog a bit here and there. I have totally slowed down on my blogging - but I still read a few here and there and spend more time sewing than reading - which I like better anyway :)) Get better soon!
- 25 September 2010 at 08:33
- julieQ said...
I am glad your pain is better...one back surgery later for me, and the sciatica is gone! Hope you don't have to go that far...you have been making great strides on the quilting front!
- 25 September 2010 at 09:14
- Chocolate Cat said...
Welcome back and welcome back to your sewing machine! Looks like you will more than make up for the time you spent away!! Glad you are having some relief from the pain. Wow - Congratulations to DH, that is a huge achievement!
- 25 September 2010 at 12:54
- Gail said...
Love the little quilt and your hexies will make a lovely quilt. I keep thinking about hexies but can't quite make myself commit! SO Glad to see you back!
- 25 September 2010 at 13:04
- vtquilter said...
So glad the pain is less and you are able to sew. Love the new project and the little quilt is so adorable.
- 26 September 2010 at 05:46
- Sarah Nopp said...
Have you ever seen Keen brand shoes? They have made it possible for me to stand upright and cut things without having sciatica flare ups. Life changers, these shoes.
- 26 September 2010 at 08:47
- Ali Honey said...
Sorry you have been in pain. I do hope it continues to improve.
It's lovely to have you back blogging. Happy Sewing...aren't hexagon addictive!
- 26 September 2010 at 14:30
- Rhonda said...
Bless your heart...I hope you get to feeling better and better. My mom has that problem....she's trying that electric shock pad thingy.....seems to be working for now....take care.
- 26 September 2010 at 15:35
- black bear cabin said...
so nice to see you able to create again! and that mini, is amazing...super tiny :) you almost need to set something next to it for scale so folks believe you :)
and kudos to the hubby for finally getting his license...the freedom it will bring to both of you will be awesome!
- 26 September 2010 at 20:48
- orchidlover said...
I'm sorry that you are still in pain butI'm glad that you are getting more mobile.
Love that little mini quilt. I have a question. What do you use for the papers of your hexagons. I have an urge to a hexagon quilt so any tips will be gratefully received.
Love and hugs Gina xxx
- 27 September 2010 at 06:20
- Quilter Kathy said...
Wonderful to hear your update!
Glad to hear you are doing some quilting even through the pain. Your mini is A D O R A B L E !!! How fabulous that you turned that fabric which would have been in the trash into such a cute quilt!
- 27 September 2010 at 06:57
- A Time for Stitching said...
It's lovely to see you here again and I'm glad your pain is more manageable.
You're certainly making up for lost time and I can't believe what similarities there are between what you and I are working on. I've recently posted about HST's and a few post ago made a mini quilt just like yours with cut-offs (only not quite so mini!)and my hexes are still on the go. I'm therefore extremely interested to see the results!!
- 27 September 2010 at 07:09
- Floss said...
Yeah, so glad that you are able to move around again. Enjoy your sewing.
And congrats to Jason, I have a friend that age and she thinks she too old to learn to drive, so good on him.
- 27 September 2010 at 14:29
- Jindi's Cottage said...
Love your itty bitty quilt...
Big ouch on the sciatica...hope it resolves soon...
- 29 September 2010 at 03:49
- *karendianne. said...
Love the delicious things you're working on and congrats on the driving for DH! Good news there. Drag to read about the back troubles. Those are terrible and require so much rest that it's very very challenging for The Quilter! Blast! I'm beaming good thoughts your way.
- 1 October 2010 at 15:27
- sewkalico said...
yahooo Jason! I can imagine easing up on the driving helps your back too!!! More hexies? naughty naughty lol
- 5 October 2010 at 15:11
- phyllisthoren said...
Andrea, The pain you decribe sounds exactly like the one I used to have. Mine was caused from degenterive disks that caused the pain to go from my back and down my right leg. I used to get steriod shots in my spine and they helped for about 6 months at a time. Then I changed insurance and my new Dr. would not give them to me, saying they were really bad for me. He suggested I go to their chiropracter and I scoffed at him, because I was not a fan of them, but I agreed to try it out. Boy am I glad I did, I went to hi, 2 times a week for 3 months and I have not had any pain since then. It has now been 2 years. Have you ever considered a chiropracter?
- 26 October 2010 at 10:45


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This little town is completely surrounded by water.
Woods Hole is one of the few good harbors on Cape Cod — it was a whaling port like Nantucket back in Melville's time. In the 1860s, the peninsula was developed as a fertilizer factory. Shipping merchants from Boston were looking for a commodity to fill empty ships on the journey back from China. They settled on bird dung from a South Pacific island. When mixed with fish scraps, I guess the lime was an effective agricultural aid (is that organic?). This fine brew was shipped by railroad out of Woods Hole. I bet that smelled great on hot days.
Anyway, eventually the company literally emptied all the bird guano from their island, and the Woods Hole site was abandoned in 1889. So what happens to old factory land in America? Build a resort, of course! The thin strip was renamed "Penzance Point" (that sounds better than, say, Former Guano Factory:) Smack in the middle of the Gilded Age, (think "Gatsby"), up went Newport-style mansions. Most of these shingle-style cottages are still here, behemoths perched on the edge of the sea with spectacular water views with the great grandkids of their builders still racing to Hadley Harbor in 12-footers.
Around this time, a strong-minded local decided to improve the sound of things by renaming the town, "Woods Holl." This had "a sylvan and romantic flavor…suggest(ing) moonlit glades and flowery dells" according to the New York Times in 1899 — and was better than the somewhat crass "Hole," I guess. Perhaps the locals were hoping to disassociate themselves with the memory of a factory town that smelled like bird *@#%. But whatever the reason, the affectation did not stick for long. People couldn't spell it or say it, letters to the post office were lost and with little fanfare, the name was changed back.
So here we are now, living in this little slice of heaven that I call WoHo. It's like SoHo, only cooler (literally — there is always a breeze). I wonder what it would take to get that name on the post office door…


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Shinra Technologies: Square Enix's New Cloud Gaming Service
At this year's Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix unveiled a new cloud computing service called Shinra Technologies. (Yes, this is a reference to the infamous Final Fantasy VII corporation. And minor character in Final Fantasy X-2.) With Shinra, players will be able to play high end AAA video games without the need for expensive hardware.
The service will host both old video games (from Final Fantasy VII to Tomb Raider) and original titles specifically for Shinra. Former Square Enix president Yoichi Wada will be in charge of the service. Shinra will be based out of New York City, with Tokyo and Montreal offices. Beta testing for the service will begin in early 2015 in Japan, and 2015 in general for the United States. The full service might launch some time in 2016, based on Square's comment that this will be an important year for cloud gaming.
A solution to growing development costs?
Square's initial outlook on Shinra is optimistic. As they see it, they are filling a hole that's slowly growing in the AAA world. These games require huge investment, yet still operate under the assumption that people are only using their high-end consoles to play video games. According to Polygon, Jacob Navok, Shinra's senior vice president, sees the service as "a call to action to other developers."
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Too often overlooked but worth the drive up the A1. Lowry loved this place for a reason: if you were to take a typical worktown and dress it up in idealised clothing, it would probably look something like Berwick upon Tweed.
Handsome, hard-working pubs and eateries, wonderfull stonework and harbour to explore, and a masterpiece of a viaduct that can be viewed from a circular footpath.
Worth a day of anyone's time, and more if you don't need your entertainment shrink-wrapped and your itinerary done by someone else.


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Bred by Schmidt, Germany in 1909 this rambling rose is still very popular today and is a sight to behold when it flowers in the early Spring only and similar to the R. multiflora in it's parentage.
This almost thornless rambler heralds the beginning of Spring by producing literally thousands of buds which stand up on the branching stems like candles and if it doesn't get too hot too quickly, the small flowers open just a few on each bract and the purple colour is retained for longer. As the flowers fade, they become lilac-grey.
It is when all the flowers are open that this rose sends Mother Nature into a frenzy of activity. The bees are attracted to the pollen-rich yellow stamens and the perfume is immense Butterflies and a host of other insects will be attracted to revel in the glory of the clusters of small flowers on this wonderful rambler.
Veilchenblau has strong light green, thornless canes and if you need to keep the rambler in check, it should ideally be pruned after flowering in the Summer. However, if left alone, during late Autumn, the flower bracts will display masses of small red hips and this can be just as awesome as the original flowering.
- Large rambler flowering in Spring only
- Thornless canes
- Lush, healthy and pale-green foliage
- Attracts bees and other insects to the garden
The generally sunny, dry and hot conditions of the Australian garden are particularly well suited to planting roses and roses flourish in our gardens when you take measures to provide the following:
WATER – Roses are very deep rooted plants and require one good, deep soaking at least every 10 days in hot and dry conditions.
FEED – Because roses flower throughout all but the Winter season, they should be regularly fertilized with quality (preferably organic) fertilizer which contains a balance of major nutrients (NPK) and trace elements. The fertilizer should be applied at least once a month – small amount often – with fortnightly applications of liquid seaweed over the foliage.
PRUNE – During Winter, 70% of the rose plant should be pruned and all old wood removed back to the crown and the bush pruned to shape.
During the flowering seasons, 25% of all flowering stems should be cut back after flowering to encourage strong re-growth.
MULCH – Particular attention to application of lucerne or pea straw directly around the root-zone of each rose will enhance the overall health of the rose and then the whole bed should be mulched to 75mm with any other mulch medium available.


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A Culture of Violenceby Representative Sheila Jackson Lee
Posted on 2013-01-14
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and join the Members of
the Congressional Black Caucus to address the pervasive culture of
violence that exists in America today.
The community in Newtown, Connecticut--along with the rest of the country--is still reeling from the inconceivable tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary on December 14, 2012; our hearts still ache with sadness and disbelief for the families and loved ones of the children and women who lost their lives in this senseless act of violence.
As the Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Children's Caucus and a senior Member of the Judiciary Committee, I have listened to the tragic testimony of individuals who have survived or lost loved ones as a result of gun violence.
In the words of President Obama after the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, ``We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics.'' While it is certainly true that violent crime and homicide rates in this country have been declining in recent years, they are still far above those in other industrialized nations.
Moreover, in America, there exists a pernicious culture of violence; a subculture that with today's technologically advanced weaponry is far more dangerous to public safety than ever before. At no point in our nation's history has a single human been more capable of inflicting massive death and misery, and our society is producing more individuals who wish to employ such means to carry out their ill intentions.
Far too often, the tool of choice for would-be killers is a firearm. Moreover, military-style assault weapons with high-capacity magazines are not just in the hands of our men and women in the armed services; they on our streets. Many of them are in the wrong hands, and end up being the highly efficient tools of criminals and mass murderers.
Today marks a month since the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. In that time, at least 836 more people in America have died from gun violence and accidental shootings.
This isn't a fluke; every day, on average, 33 Americans are murdered with guns, amounting to more than 12,000 people a year. In addressing this issue, I recognize and respect other cultures that exist in America; law-abiding citizens who are responsible in their ownership of firearms. Many of these citizens are reasonable with respect to the lethal capacity of their firearms, opting not to obtain assault weapons or to equip assault weapons with 30, 50, 75, or 100-round magazines.
Our reaction to, God forbid, the next time a madman enters a crowded movie theatre with the intent to kill, cannot simply be to wish that there was an armed good Samaritan in the audience who had the courage, opportunity and ability to stop a psychopathic shooter wielding a semi- automatic weapon equipped with a high-capacity magazine.
I commend the President for convening a Gun Violence Task Force, and Vice President Biden for his outstanding leadership.
As the President develops policy recommendations, as Members of Congress, we need to act as well.
H.R. 65: ``The Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2013'' We have all been shaken by tragic events in which children are the victims of gun violence or accidents. Whether these events occurred in Newtown, CT, Aurora, CO, or on the streets of Chicago, IL, we need to effectively address the safety of our children immediately. Urban, suburban, or rural, guns have impacted children across the demographic spectrum.
While the nation's attention has often been drawn toward some of the more high-profile events, the broader statistics are disturbing, demonstrating a real need to address how we protect our nation's children from gun violence.
Every 30 minutes, a child or teenager in America dies or is injured by a gun. Every 3 hours and 15 minutes, a child or teenager loses their life to a firearm. In 2010, 82 children under 5 years of age lost their lives due to guns. To put that in perspective, 58 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty that year.
As the 113th Congress debates various proposals for gun legislation in light of recent tragedies, we can act now to pass H.R. 65, a bill with common sense standards that is focused on protecting our nation's children from gun violence and accidents.
H.R. 65 will raise the handgun eligibility age from 18 to 21, and will prohibit persons under the age of 21 from possessing semiautomatic assault weapons or large capacity magazines.
Moreover, H.R. 65 increases penalties on individuals who knowingly transfer a handgun, ammunition, semiautomatic assault weapon, or large capacity ammunition feeding device to a person under age 21.
In addition, H.R. 65 will also prohibit importers, manufacturers, and dealers from transferring firearms without providing the purchaser with a gun storage or safety device.
Finally, H.R. 65 authorizes the U.S. Attorney General to provide grants to enable local law enforcement agencies to develop and sponsor gun safety classes for parents and children.
These provisions, and others, can go a long way toward making our homes, schools, and streets safer for children across this country. We may not be able to prevent every gun-related tragedy from occurring in the future, but we have a responsibility to implement reasonable standards that will prevent the loss of innocent lives.
As we call for legislation to address gun related violence, it is also important to address another growing epidemic . . . the epidemic of bullying. We live in a society where children are exposed to so many different influences. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of children who have to face bullies in the classroom and in cyberspace. As we discuss the culture of violence, we must always remember the impact that this culture has on our nation's children.
BULLYING PREVENTION Today Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Those who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. It used to be that Bullying just happened primarily among over youth but as we are seeing today even the elderly and adults are being bullied. This must stop.
I introduced in the 112th Congress H.R. 83 ``Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Reauthorization and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act,'' which calls for the reauthorization of the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants at $40 million for each FY 2013-2017, which amounts to $200 million in funding.
In addition, my bill would add purpose area to provide for grant funding to States for programs that address bullying, cyberbullying prevention, and gang prevention and intervention in addition to expressing a Sense of Congress on the importance of best practices.
The JABG program authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to states and units of local government to strengthen their juvenile justice systems and foster accountability within their juvenile populations. The program focuses resources on holding juveniles accountable for their actions and building up the juvenile justice system in the states.
It also essentially signifies the high-water mark of the federal government's movement away from an emphasis on rehabilitating juveniles and toward the idea that juveniles need to be punished for their crimes; indeed, the only core mandate of the JABG program is that states must begin to implement a system of graduated sanctions in order to be eligible for funding.
Many of the deadly cases of bullying arise when children are teased and tormented simply for being different. There has been a recent upswing of suicides amongst lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) teens as a result of bullying.
Almost 85 percent of LGBT teenagers are harassed in high school because of their sexual orientation, with 61 percent of gay youth reporting that they felt unsafe in school and 30% staying home to avoid bullying.
By law, we require our children to go to school. Therefore, we have a duty to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children, one in which they should not be afraid. It is important that our children know that bullying will not be taken lightly, and that there will be consequences for such actions.
[[Page E26]] Thirty percent (30%) of U.S. students in grades six through ten are involved in moderate or frequent bullying--as bullies, as victims, or as both--according to the results of the first national survey on this subject. I held a Local-Federal Hearing on Bullying in Houston, Texas and hearings on Bullying in Washington, DC. I heard testimony from law enforcement officials about some of the difficulties they faced when combating bullying. Over 40 advocates and victims from across the country also testified.
Last year, I invited the Director of the movie Bully, Lee Hirch and other experts to screen the movie Bully and for a Briefing on the issue of Bullying. When the MPAA threaten to rate the movie with an R rating, I requested that they reconsider, the movie literally follows to lives of several children who are bullied in schools and needed to be seen by children. I was pleased with the MPAA relented and gave the movie a PG- 13 rating.
I have read the accounts of bullying victims and indeed the language from those accounts is often graphic and deeply moving. This is the type of language that our children hear and the behavior that they have witness in their classrooms and on their playgrounds.
Bullying has become a crucial issue of epidemic proportions affecting millions of children and countless schools across our country. Studies show that 1 out of 4 children have been physically bullied, and the percentages grow exponentially when one considers the number of children affected emotionally and psychologically, and those who have bullied other children. Lately, instances of bullying have taken a deadly turn all over the country. We must utilize all the resources we have available to us to address this dangerous trend. My bill is intended to address this epidemic.
This Congress we must focus on finding ways to address this culture of violence. I implore each of you to address gun safety, to limit access to certain types of guns, to support legislation that addresses bullying amongst our nation's children.
This Congress we have the opportunity to take steps to address mental health, reasonable limitations on certain fire arms, and the growing epidemic of bullying. We must act and we must act now.


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There's one fewer Calhoun around Lake Calhoun.
MinnPost reports that Calhoun Cycle in Uptown has ditched the name and taken on Perennial Cycle instead. It's a rejection of any honor for John C. Calhoun, after whom the lake is named even though he was an ardent segregationist, developed the plan for forced removal of Native American tribes, and defended slave owners.
"Three and a half years ago, my wife did a civil rights tour in Alabama and Tennessee, mostly, and it just opened our eyes to a lot of things that we had been unaware of, and the level of white supremacy that continues now," owner Luke Breen tells MinnPost. "It's embedded in our laws, it's embedded all over the place, and [John C. Calhoun] is the one who stands tall in that white-privilege world. His connection to Minnesota was designing Fort Snelling. He spent next to no time in Minnesota."
"But when this event came up, I put the poster on our Facebook page, and we immediately got a comment like, 'More leftist politically correct B.S.,' which we deleted. Then a longtime customer of ours said, 'The day that this happens is the last day I will be a customer of yours.' And I didn't see that coming. That hurt. But it was totally something I could handle. I said, 'Thanks for all the years with us, John. I've got pictures of you 15 years ago doing a fun ride with us, sorry to see it end.' And that was it. I don't necessarily feel badly for him, or feel badly for me, we just have a difference of opinion. I think he's wrong, but …"
At a party last night celebrating the name change, Breen said his focus isn't on what the name is. It's on what the name isn't.


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So you're en route from one far-flung destination to another, and have been gifted a long layover in Dubai. Consider yourself lucky.
As one of the world's most exciting cities, Dubai has plenty to offer short stay visitors. So much, in fact, that 24-hours isn't nearly long enough to take everything in. Nevertheless, thanks to great transport links, and the close proximity of many attractions in comparison with sprawling metropoles such as New York, it's possible to take in much more than you'd imagine, and still have plenty of time to make it back to the departure lounge. With this in mind, we've put together the following list of essential sights and destinations in the glittering desert jewel- just remember one key rule; you can sleep on your outbound flight.
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
Even if you've been lucky enough to arrive in business class, chances are you'll get into town feeling clammy, groggy, and in need of some fresh air. The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is the ideal place to clear your head. Much more than a 1.7km stroll down the shoreline, this promenade is lined with restaurants and cafes, and offers a great perspective on Dubai as a whole. What better place to start you day then?
Get your bearings properly... on a Big Bus Tour
Had your fill of photo opportunities for now? Keen to get acquainted with the lay of the land? There's no better way to do that than on The Big Bus Tour. Buy a day pass and you can hop on and hop off at any one of a number of major tourist attractions. Offering two routes, these trips make it easy to see the city's souks, Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Creek and many of the world famous shopping destinations. Speaking of which...
Retail therapy at the Gold Souk
Taking its name from the fact that estimates suggest 10 tonnes of gold are on sale from some 300 trading stalls at any one time, even if you're not in the market for precious jewels, which are cheaper here than pretty much anywhere else in the world, the Gold Souk is an unmissable sight. A hive of activity, if you are shopping don't expect to haggle for your sovereign rings; prices are set by the international market value.
Not just shopping, marine life or ice at Dubai Mall
Dubai is renowned for shopping- whether that's in one of the luxury hotels or the many indoor shopping centres in town. Our pick of the best would have to be Dubai Mall, where you can spend until broke, before heading to one of the other attractions inside this sprawling entertainment mecca. Pick from the aquarium, underwater zoo, cinema, and ice rink. Or, if none of that appeals, Sega World is a high tech theme park dream.
Marvel at a man made marvel; The Palm Jumeirah
Spanning 560 hectares, and comprising 3.3billion cubic feet of sand, the Palm Jumeirah is testament to Dubai's attitude towards life- a place where nothing is impossible. A breathtaking sight from the air as you land, a visit to this man made island, built to provide a home for sprawling luxury hotel complexes, private villas and more is essential. Better yet, it gives you an excuse to ride the Palm Jumeirah Monorail that connects the island to the mainland; yet more proof of the city's focus on the future.
Ascend the Burj Khalifa
You've seen the city from the streets, or rather beach, now it's time to get to grips with the layout from above. At 828-metres, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building on the planet, and understandably makes the most of that position via a 124th floor viewing level boasting floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Best viewed at sunset, you'll see the great ball of fire go down on the horizon three minutes after those at ground level would do.
Lights, water and spectacle at Dubai Fountain
You may think you've seen a fountain before. Most of us have. But then the Dubai Fountain isn't just any old water feature. The world's largest choreographed fountain was built at a cost of $217million (US), and from 6PM each day this is the site of arguably the most spectacular display of liquid, light and sound in the world. Lasting five minutes, and repeated every half hour, think water shooting 125-metres into the air, spray dancing to specially chosen background music, and jaw-dropping use of LED bulbs to create a truly memorable experience that's perfect to round off the day. Just be careful to avoid the 'splash zones' if the wind picks up.
Still not tired? Don't forget about these fantastic places
Dubai Museum and Al-Fahidi Fort
The Al Fahidi Fort was built from stunning coral blocks in 1787 to defend the Dubai Creek. A wonderful insight into the region's history, today it houses the Dubai Museum, the city's number one cultural institution showcasing many Emirati artifacts.
Affectionately known as Old Dubai, Bastakia is a labyrinthine area of narrow streets first constructed in the late-19th Century, and is like stepping back in time.
Dubai Creek
The waterway that separates the city into two halves- Deira, in the north, and Bur Dubai in the south- once a cluster of villages, now very much at the centre of the metropolis, you can take a tour on a Dhow boat and learn how sailers once navigated this channel.
Jumeirah Mosque
Open for tours from 10AM daily, except on Fridays, the Jumeirah Mosque is a showcase of both Dubai's wealth and its strong religious beliefs. A replica of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque, only eight times as big, the word spectacular doesn't even come close.


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I just read in the news that the White House will have its very own vegetable and herb garden this year. Ground was broken on the garden on the first day of spring with the help of 2 dozen local students.
Crops to be planted in the coming weeks on the 1,100-square-foot, L-shaped patch near the fountain on the South Lawn include spinach, broccoli, various lettuces, kale and collard greens, assorted herbs and blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
We are planning a vegetable garden as well this year and hope it will work out better than last year. We tried planting tomatoes, peas, broccoli and strawberries last year but were only successful with the tomatoes. The broccoli and peas never took off (maybe because we did not water them enough) and the strawberries ended up getting eaten by birds & squirrels.
Luckily we have a local farm, Highland Orchards in Delaware, that we got the majority of our fruits & vegetables from last year. We signed up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) which we thought was well worth the money. A CSA is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce.
If you live in or around Wilmington, DE I highly recommend Highland Orchards on Foulk road for fresh fruits & vegetables. Many of the fruits & vegetables are grown on their orchard and while they are not labeled "organic", the farm follows many of the orgranic practices w/o paying the fee to be labeled organic. They also have farm fresh eggs, specialty organic groceries & dairy items.
If you don't live near the Highland Orchards in Delaware, check out LocalHarvest.org to find all the local CSAs in your area.


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http://www.durgan.org/URL/?ABXRH 16 August 2010 Elderberries.
Thirteen pounds of elderberries were picked this morning and processed. Juice will be made and stored in the refrigerator for relatively immediate consumption. A Presto pressure canner has been ordered so the juice can be kept for longer periods and stored in a cold room. This is a perfect year for this fruit. The five bushes with which I am familiar still have many berries available. Observation indicates that the best berries are in the shaded part of the bushes, since direct sun dries the berries somewhat. This will be my last picking. It appears that I am the only person picking the fruit.


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Guy Fieri looks like an ostrich
A couple of days ago in a sort of stoned fugue, we got the paranoid idea that chefs were really animals posing as people. Not a very good idea, certainly, but one that proved so much fun to investigate, that we did it again.
Martha Stewart sometimes looks like a small frightened puppy.
Wylie Dufresne looks like a baby monkey with problem hair.
Emeril looks like a mean buffalo. Only the buffalo is skinnier.


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Nalene was a perfectly healthy, hard-working and gentle person. She was always more empathetic than her two older brothers; the kind of person that would go out and buy coats and gloves for the homeless during winter. Somehow, despite my shitty past and god-awful personality, I'd managed to mold her into the person I'd always wanted to be.
But my baby is gone.
And I don't mean physically...I can still see her with my own two eyes, but she's just not there. Nalene was destroyed by simply being at the right place at the wrong time. It just goes to show how life is infinitely more terrifying than any old ghost story.
Life as Nalene knew it effectively ended November 19th, 2008. Before she lost her mind, the police managed to get her statement through her loud, desperate sobs. Along with the tapes collected from the crime scene, the police were able to piece together the trauma my girl experienced. My poor baby girl... I don't want to believe it was fate that made her class run late or cause the bus to break down, but after all these years I'm starting to wonder.
Nalene arrived at the station just after seven p.m. dressed in the dark-grey trench coat and brown boots I had gotten her for her birthday just three weeks prior. Nalene wore a black JanSport backpack filled with insanely overpriced textbooks that cause her back to ache, but ultimately made her feel "more weighted" to the ground. Despite all of her good qualities, Nalene was always paranoid; worried about what may be hiding around the next corner. She liked to be prepared for anything, but nobody could've prepared for that. I know how convoluted this may sound to some of you, but it's important. You need to know how she was. Or maybe I'm just trying to remind myself that she was better. Human.
The station wasn't too full at that time, with about thirty feet between each person on the platform. In her immediate vicinity was a large black man with a trimmed beard. He was wearing a beanie, a business suit and was situated to her left. To her right, a very old Korean woman was clutching her purse tightly, bundled up in knit everything. But then there was this guy, this white guy in his early twenties or so that was pacing back and forth behind her. When they showed me the tapes, I immediately felt uneasy upon spotting him. My eyes were glued to his back the entire time, waiting to find out exactly why my twenty-two year old was committed. They wanted, pleaded with me to just listen to the story, but I had to know what she saw. It was the only way I could truly understand her. Once the lawyer was called, the authorities complied, reluctantly pressing play after forcing me to sit down.
For the first two minutes nothing happened. Each person in the shot either check their phones, shifted their weight to the other foot, or leaned over to see if the train was coming. Everyone except the guy in the back. He was visibly shaking, quickening his pace as he walked from one end of the screen to the other. His lips began moving rapidly. He was speaking audibly enough for Nalene to notice and turn around. She took a wary step forward and asked him if he was okay (as secured from her statement). He nodded his head, shaking his hands in front of her as to say, "Don't worry, I'm fine." She pressed on until the blaring of the train's horn filled the air.
Nalene returned to her former position behind the yellow line and waited patiently for an express train to pass through the station. Behind her you could see him roughly hitting the sides of his head with his tightly balled-up fists. The train was fast approaching and so he jumped up and down on his toes; preparing, psyching himself up. He briefly leaned backwards before breaking into a sprint straight for the oncoming train. Nalene saw him and managed to grab his and tug as hard as she could. But she wasn't quick enough.
The sheer force of the train obliterating his body made her fall to the floor. Her and the woman on her right were completely covered in sticky, crimson blood. Had she noticed him even a split second earlier, she may have been able to save his life. The police say it was nearly impossible for his left side to stay as intact as it did. It was an almost perfect split down the middle of him. When Nalene fell to the floor, she brought him down with her, brain matter and intestines spilling out and pooling around her face.
It took her a moment to realize what happened. The old woman, Mi-Yun, went down due to a heart attack. But don't worry, she survived and is still kicking today. Victor the businessman, rushed to Nalene's aid, checking her for injuries and picking her up off the floor. Once she was standing she began to scream. Her face was contorted in agony, staring terrified at the bloody hand that was still clasped around hers.
She began flailing her arm around, trying to get it off her. However, all this did was spray more blood around, coating the off-white walls. It was at this point that I vomited on the commanding officer's shoes. I sat with my head between my knees, spitting the leftover bile from my mouth and attempting to control my breathing. My poor, poor baby.
Apparently, once in the ambulance Victor stayed by her side, holding her tightly while she screamed until they arrived at the hospital and were able to sedate her. He's the only one she'll talk to nowadays. He's the only one that is safe to be alone with her.
In the past six years she's been institutionalized, she's attacked ten orderlies and killed one of them. Poor bastard wasn't properly briefed on her case and was left to administer her antipsychotics alone. Once he touched her hand she lashed out violently, tearing her long nails into the flesh of his throat and ripping out anything she could get her tiny hands on before a security guard pinned her down and called for help. They threw her into solitary confinement where she proceeded to cover the walls in her bloody hand prints while she cried, "It was so easy!"
When they called me in to explain what happened, they showed me the live footage of her in the room. She was sitting cross-legged, facing away from the camera and rocking back-and-forth. After a minute or so of breathlessly watching her, she glanced over her shoulder, staring directly into the camera. It was then that I knew I had finally lost her. And as fucking terrible as it sounds, I wish that her murdering that man was the worst thing she did.
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However, my twitter mate the Pillsbury Doughboy, who, I must stress, still owes me fucking lunch, took the ballsy step of releasing an album called Times Have Changed and eventually I succumbed to him nagging like a fucking bitch and bought it.
Much to my surprise, it turned out to be pretty good.
A mix of grimy blues, bitter-sweet "singer-songwriter" and some haunting ballads work together really well. It has stood up to repeated listening and I actually liked all the songs.
My favourite tracks are probably "Dirty Blues" and "Kingdom of Dust", but even the ones I wasn't entirely sure of at first, like "If I Don't See You Tonight" have grown on me.
So, head over to Amazon or iTunes and hand over the readies. Maybe if he becomes minted from this, the fat fucker will finally buy me the lunch he owes me!


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Well, last night's LOST finale was enough to bring me back from my accidental blog hiatus! That show-ender will stay with me for quite a long time.
Going into the finale, we fans kind of already knew that all the questions we had weren't going to be answered. We'd started paring down our lists, selecting the 'major' questions. We had to know: What was the island? What was the light? Who was good? Who was evil? What was the ultimate meaning of it all?? Why were the connections so important?
And then . . . the last 15 minutes.
I watched as Jack, the last to have his island memories return to him via a sideways-universe realization catalyzed by a connection to the people he loved, realized where he was and why . . . and walked to join the others in the church, while his island-self laid down in the same bamboo forest we saw him lying in during the opening moments of the series, and died.
At the time, I thought, 'It's got to be reincarnation! They keep coming back as themselves, always trying to right their wrongs!' I remembered MIB telling Jacob, "They come. Fight. They destroy. They corrupt. It always ends the same." I now thought, the 'they' MIB was talking about wasn't 'general humanity,' but specifically, these Losties. THEY keep coming back!Island Jack was lying in the bamboo, while Sideways-Jack was sitting in a church, wearing a suit just as he was in the first episode of the series. I thought I was going to see Island-Jack's eyes close, then moments later, re-open as the camera pulled away, revealing the opening moments of the series, including Vincent running past.
I waited.
But that didn't happen.
For a few minutes, I felt deflated. This can't be the way it all ends! What about the answers?? Who was good? Evil? What about the connections???
Later that night as I couldn't sleep and my mind was racing, it started to wash over me. We've been asking the wrong questions. Focusing on the wrong points. We'd loved learning about the characters, but as the storyline became more complex, we became immersed in the questions, waiting for answers, forgetting about . . . the people. We'd lost sight of something. We'd lost sight.
The themes of the series started to swirl in my mind like pinpricks of electricity, unraveling the brilliance of what the creators and writers had done. They'd distracted us. They turned everything sideways. They made us realize that the answers didn't matter . . . the lessons did.
Whatever happened, happened.
The island was real. Everything we saw, happened.Whatever mysteries of the island remain under lock and key aren't what affected their lives the most. Christian's words to Jack were the spotlight toward refocus, a brilliant unfolding of 'the end.'
"Everything that's ever happened to you is real."
They were meant to live that part of their lives on the island. To seek change. To face their demons. To sacrifice, fear, suffer. To find redemption. To come together. To overcome.
And at some point in their lives . . . to die.
Christian told Jack, "Everyone dies sometime, kiddo. Some of them before you, some long after you."
Jack may not have been the last to die . . . but he was the last to remember.
As I wondered why, I was reminded of Jack's struggle . . . his constant need to fix things. People. Change situations. To influence and direct. Control.
His grip was still too tight.
Rose was the first to remember.
In the first few moments of the sideways-universe, we saw the plane shake and the uneasy passengers swallowing their fears. It was initially unsettling that this time around, it wasn't Jack trying to comfort Rose, it was Rose talking to a nervous Jack. When the turbulence settled and Jack was still gripping his arm rest, Rose told him, "It's ok . . . you can let go."
He wasn't ready.
Many thought the sideways-universe was what their lives would've been if the crash hadn't happened, even perhaps that the two timelines were occurring at the same time. But we knew that couldn't be right when they started remembering their island lives. "Time is irrelevant, it's not linear." Our focus had been wrong.
Jack asked his father, "Why are they all here, now?"
Christian replied, "There is no 'now,' here."
Jack: "Where are we, dad?"
Christian: "This is a place you all made together, so you could find one another."The sideways-universe was a 'timeless' holding area for them all, a place where they would all go individually until they were there collectively, and had all remembered. A place to reunite, to move forward together.
Jacob had told them they were chosen because they were flawed and because they were alone . . . they were available. But with that came a downside . . . the short-sightedness of living for themselves. Their time on the island taught them the perils of the kind of life that answers to no one . . . even in Season 1, they began to understand this idea when hopes of rescue dimmed and Jack gave an important speech that included a line that became another of the show's themes . . . "But if we can't live together . . . we're gonna die alone."
The connections. They mattered.
Christian continued, "The most important part of your life, you spent with these people. That's why all of you are here. Nobody does it alone, Jack. You needed all of them . . and they needed you."
When MIB told Jacob, "It always ends the same," Jacob replied, "It only ends once. Anything that happens before that . . . it's just progress."
I thought about the recurring 'opening eye' moment that would often open a new episode, each character beginning that road to their personal awakening. The island moved each of them toward their personal road of redemption, which mattered for their lives. That road left many questions unanswered, but the finale taught me that it truly was 'vision over visibility' all along.
Reflecting on those closing moments, specifically for Jack, I thought of lyrics from 'Moment of Surrender:' "I've been in every black hole, at the altar of the dark star, my body's now a begging bowl that's begging to get back, begging to get back to my heart, to the rhythm of my soul, to the rhythm of my unconsciousness, to the rhythm that yearns, to be released from control."
Jack hadn't been ready. Now, he was.
When Christian told Jack that he and the others had needed each other, Jack asked, "For what?" Christian answered, "To remember. And to let go."
For me, the full beauty of those moments was only revealed upon my second viewing of the ending. I had no idea I would have a stronger reaction to it when viewing it a second time, but it felt like a gut punch. Watching again, without needing the answers - - it's like watching for the first time all over again.
I need to add 'tissues' to my shopping list, now.
Thank you, LOST . . . for six years of thinking, wondering, and theorizing . . . for excellent conversations with friends and interesting reads from intelligent strangers who shared their thoughts online. For smart, engaging entertainment that kept its tradition even as it ended, where we will think, wonder, and theorize some more. Thank you for beauty and grace, tears and trials, comfort and closure. Thank you for helping me remember that sometimes, the answers aren't what you need.
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Friday, January 12, 2007
At Christmas, my entire family isn't able to get together all at the same time due to distance and other family obligations. Our little family does the trip to NJ and there we see Mom, sister Jenn, and sister Lynn and her two boys Nicholas and Francisco who travel all the way from Brazil to be with us. The boys are on their "summer break" so they stay in the States for about six weeks. Last weekend, we were lucky to have the boys from Brazil, their mom Lynn, and our mom Mum come and visit our house on Friday night. Julia and I joined them in visiting sister Nancy and her three girls in NH for a second sleepover, and then spent a third sleepover at sister Laurie's and her two girls in eastern MA. What fun - a giant traveling sleepover. Everyone had a blast. I feel so lucky that we had that time together without the stress of the holidays. Because Julia is an "only" I always try to have her get together with her cousins as much as possible.
All the sisters got a chance to catch up as did the cousins. It seems that someone is always making something - either cooking or baking or sewing. I spent the weekend working on a felted bag for an upcoming book and my sister Lynn continued with her ongoing embroidery project - decorating her jean jackets until they are covered with stitches.
I wrote a little about Lynn back in the beginning of July. For her living, she sells cosmetics - she's the glamourous one! She has always dabbled in painting and is very colorful herself. The needlearts are not something that come naturally or easy to her. That's why we were all astounded at the dedication she is putting into these jean jackets. They are totally amazing. Here she is stitching away. She uses embroidery floss - all 6 strands at a time. She draws designs onto the denim herself and then she just stitches away - doing mostly chain stitch but creating the most colorful and creative art. I just in awe of them. Here's Nancy's daughter Celia in one of the jackets.
Maybe a floss company will notice them one day! Find more photos here of close-ups of the embroidery on the Colorful Stitchery Stitchalong.
And at the same time, check out what others are doing - there was definitely a lot of stitching going on for the holidays - it is so exciting to see people posting their projects on the Stitchalong. We all would love to have more members - so don't be shy!
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- Siri said...
Beautiful designs and work. What a talente family, you all are!
This reminds me of a book I have called Native Funk and Flash. It's from the late 60's/early 70's, I believe and is filled with the handmade things, mostly sewn and embroidered of people in and around San Francisco at that time. There's even some pictures of Laurel Burch and some of her early jewelry pieces.
I've been meaning to scan some pictures and blog about that book for awhile now. Maybe sometime sooner than later.
- Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 4:38:00 AM EST
- Siri said...
Sorry for the poor grammar! Oh my.
- Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 4:39:00 AM EST
Hi Kristin! What beautiful jackets! Isn't it fun to see how the creative gene in a family expresses itself in different folks? My sis does drafting and does wonderful things with wood. I thought it was funny how we both ended up in architecture, she with buildings and me with sweaters.
Happy Day! Celeste
- Monday, January 15, 2007 at 6:23:00 PM EST
- Nanette said...
Thanks so much for the inspiration! I have a pretty blah denim jacket with machine embroidered hem and cuffs and your blog inspired me to embellish it with embroidery. I put some photos on my blog.
- Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 7:05:00 PM EST
The photos of your sisters jackets take me back to my highschool days in the 70s. We embellished our jeans and jackets with tons of embroidery. My favorite jeans featured lots of satin stitch images with very kitschy mushrooms,ferns,daisies and ladybugs. I hung on to them for years, but finally got rid of them. This post makes me wish I still had them, but alas, they would not fit anymore! These photos make me want to dig out my floss and do some stitching.
- Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 2:26:00 PM EST
Hello, I found you on someone elses blog site - what a fabulous idea. I'd love to have a go at decorating a denim jacket but it will probably take me ages to do.
Lovely blog.
Best wishes Ginny
- Friday, January 19, 2007 at 12:22:00 PM EST
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