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Genome Project Foundation
Wim H. Gijselaers, Professor of education, Maastricht University
H. Gijsselaers
speaks at our Club of Amsterdam Event about
the future of the Education & Learning on Wednesday, February
18, 18:30-22:15!
creation and management
by Philippa Cordingley, CUREE
This paper explores the process or developing an appropriate research
strategy within an initiative oriented towards knowledge production.
It does so through an examination of early strategic decisions relating
to programme values, empirical and theoretical approaches to research
utilisation, drawing in particular on the work of Huberman (1993)
and concludes with case study examples of early research related
the boundaries between academic degrees and lifelong learning
by Thomas J.P. Thijssen, Fons T.J. Vernooij
Many educational institutes and their staff, struggle with the issue
of capturing the market of lifelong learning, whilst continuing
to offer traditional courses. Whereas traditional courses are more
or less fixed in curricula and cover certain topics in a planned
period of time, lifelong learning requires agreements between teachers
and students on specific topics related to competencies acquired
of the Future : From the New Sociology of Education to a Critical
Theory of Learning
by Michael F. D. Young
In this important new book the author looks back on the 'knowing
question'. What knowledge is selected to be validated as school
knowledge, or as part of the curriculum, and why is it selected?
Looking forward to the next decade, Young discusses how most developed
countries have high levels of participation in post-compulsory education
but still use curricula designed for a time when only the elite
pursued further education. He argues the need to rethink post-16
education to shift focus onto vocational education, schoolwork issues
and lifelong learning.
Supporter of the Club of Amsterdam event about 'the future of
Education & Learning' on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 is:
Job Romijn
Vision of the future society.
A youth-like simplicity:
People dont want to take decisions anymore, at least no irreversible
ones. They try to live a carefree kind of life as most of us experienced
in our youth: You just enjoy the day-to-day life, knowing a parent
watches over you. That parent makes all the mid-term and long-term
decisions for you.
Therefore a new kind of parent or mentor organisation will appear:
this will take all the important decisions for you (career move,
retirement, pay raise, savings, time for holiday, etc). You just
choose the person who is going to be your new parent. This might
be a person representing the organisation or a politician, pop star
or guru who chooses to give this service in addition to his/her
daily profession. Even fictional or legendary figures may be used
for this role.
The newfound sense of freedom will have a very visible effect on
everyday life:
- clothing will be simple; you hang your overall-type suit in a
cleaning device at night. In the morning you wear the same suit,
maybe with different add-ons.
- houses and cars are modular; you just add or delete parts to reshape
- house are transportable; you link it to the community at the place
you want to live at that moment.
- cities will be formed by several communities, linked together
by choice or chance. They will change continuously.
So although there is only a limited variety in basic house/car/clothes
available, everything is made very individual through accessories
and personal combinations of the composing parts.
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Your comments, ideas are welcome!
Please submit your article!
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Tao: What makes a good marriage? I think patience.
Mrs. Tao: Patience. And separate bathrooms.-The Closer
We updated the lighting in our master bathroom finally! No more flickering humming fluorescent light bulbs. No more looking like death when I put on my makeup. While Match was busy trying not to punch holes in our wall out of frustration, I was working on our towel racks and toilet paper holder. I wanted everything to match the new fixture and new racks are crazy expensive. So for less than $8 I think these turned out pretty great!
Didn't Match do an amazing job with the light fixture? I am toying with giving him welding equipment and a fancy set of tools for his birthday next month. But then again, that would just be a present for me wouldn't it? 😉
We are going to stain the vanity an espresso color to match the fixtures and towel holder. We also want to build a frame to go around the mirror. I love the way it's all coming together. With every little project we're putting our mark on this house. It's a great feeling!

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Retail Replenishment Manager Nights
Feltham, Middlesex
Job type:
£23000 - £28000 per annum + +15% Premium + Benefits
C2 Recruitment
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Retail Nights Replenishment Manager
Heathrow Airport
Salary £23,000 to £28,000
+15% Premium allowance, 3 on 3 off, 12hr Shifts
This leading retailer is well known for providing customers with a first class shopping experience. Well established and progressive, this retailer truly knows the importance of offering a wide range of luxury and commodity products for the airport customer.
The Role
You will be responsible for inspiring a team of people to drive cost efficient replenishment and administration through coaching, leading and role modelling desired behaviours and operational standards within airport shops.
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- Recruiting outstanding talent in a manner that promotes the brand as an employer of choice
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Essential Skills
- Are passionate about providing exceptional service - both internally and externally
- Enjoy working in a service-focused environment
- Role model self-motivation, enthusiasm and professionalism
- Demonstrate high levels of organisation and world class standards
And have:
- Previously coached/supervised/managed a number of team members within a retail environment
- Proven ability to motivate and inspire people
- Excellent interpersonal skills - a good ability of spoken English
Desirable Skills
- Enjoy fast-paced and high turnover retail and operations environment
- Are able to articulate the commercial direction of the business in a meaningful way to employees at all levels
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Mind control sex stories, are those where mind control and even telepathy, is somehow used as part of a sexual act. One of the most commonly used mind control techniques is hypnotizing someone, and then using suggestions to make them perform sexual acts or bring themselves to orgasm while under hypnosis. Characters are often hypnotised into behaving less restrained than they might be in real life. A person may have a secret longing to be used as a sexual plaything, but are unlikely to realise that fantasy unless it was brought out under hypnosis. Another common theme in mind control stories, is turning the hypnotised person into a "people puppet", where the "villain" may use his psychic powers, to manipulate the limbs of his "victim", as if they were a puppet. For example, a person may not wish to be servile to another, but might be forced to kneel down in front of them (and perform various "services"), in a case of mind over matter.
Kathrine Smith was a daydreamer. She couldn't stay focused on anything. She was a housewife and mother and liked to escape to the grocery story. She'd walk up and down the aisles thinking of great menu ideas she'd like to make. She just liked to get lost and not be bothered for a while. Katherine was quite miserable in her life. She missed working and instead cared for her three...Read On
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It was just a coffee morning, so why was she and her mother all dressed up?
It was Wednesday morning and Kris Nickelsen was being picked up by her mother Diane Pollock in her car. They were going to a woman's coffee morning meeting for other local ladies. It was a very special woman's group. By invitation only. Kris was being taken by her mother for the first time to this kind of coffee morning meeting. Her mother Diane had made sure that Kris was dressed...Read On
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A poor request at a Vegas show opens Pandora's Box of slutty adventures for this innocent newlywed.
Sometimes in life, you are given opportunities that require you to make a choice. There are good choices, bad choices, and then there are choices that you just didn't think through. This story is about the latter. The air was hot and dry in sunny Las Vegas, but Cody and Elise weren't feeling it's scorching heat as they floated in the lazy river of the MGM Grand. It was Christmas time, so...Read On
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Drake discovers mind control and uses it on Kate.
The summer I turned fifteen, I went around the neighborhood asking everyone if they wanted their lawns mowed. I ended up with seven clients, some also wanted weeds pulled and gardens tended to. When asked what I charged, my response was always, "Whatever you think is fair." That turned out to be the best decision I made, as I was paid in cash, more than what I would have charged. When...Read On
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The legend of Kentsville!
Kentsville was a small town virtually in the middle of nowhere, it was bordered on one side by Kentsville forest, and on the other by countryside. It was a contented and quiet town that harboured an evil secret. "The legend of the Altipeds!" exclaimed Emma, "what the fuck are Altipeds?" "You're eighteen and you don't know about the Altipeds?" Josh replied. "Then I shall tell you, are...Read On
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Sarah faces off against Maria for Sandra's body.
For a while, I don't hear Maria's voice at all. I don't hear the music either. The only sound in the yoga studio is Sandra's lips on mine. Then the shuffle of clothing as it comes off. Then the heat of breathy moans. Then the swish of wet pussies. Then the slapping of skin as I finger her. Then the muted shrieks of orgasm. "Her turn," says Maria, finally. I look up at her from my belly as...Read On
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Sarah is forced to try and subdue Sandra to win back her best friend.
The target's name is Sandra Torres, a college student at the local city college. Reyna made the rules simple: I couldn't use force. I couldn't tell her about the game. I could slow Maria down, but I couldn't tell Sandra about Maria. Reyna was going to have me followed by one of her sluts. I had to put a tracking app on my phone (she would give me cash to buy a new phone afterward because I...Read On
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Reyna makes Sarah an offer she can't refuse.
I look at the woman Reyna pointed me towards. My mouth waters. She's beautiful in a Reyna way, not sexy or slutty like Maria or June. Her body isn't begging to be fucked; it's begging to be adored. She's in a tan blazer that comes to a point at her slim waist and flows seamlessly into her skirt. It isn't tight like a pencil skirt, having the pleats to make it more fashionable and...Read On
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Sarah tries to enjoy life with June, but she gets a mysterious call into work.
"Did you pay my phone bill?" I lift my legs and a broom slides beneath them. I look up at June, and she's pondering. Her face is wrinkled in concentration, and she pulls her lips to one side. God, I love when she does that. "I thought so," says June. She shrugs and keeps sweeping. "I hate that the stupid auto-pay isn't through yet." "Did you use one of the new cards?" "Yeah." "Not one of...Read On
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Faheed's incense controls women so he can give them his blessing...
Megan was single and longed to be married – to have a family of her own. She lived in a good subdivision, drove a good car and had a good job. She was trying to do everything right. She swiped on the profiles of most of the guys her age on Tinder, but after initial messaging, nothing ever came of it. Of course, she'd had a couple of quick fucks with one or two guys – but that's all they...Read On
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Sarah adjusts to her new life as a lesbian.
You are outside. Its winter, and cold. The ground is frozen solid. The grass breaks and crumbles when you step on it. There are dead, frozen flowers and old leaves. The trees are in deep hibernation. You don't know how long you walk. It is morning and then night. Noon and then morning. The dim sun passes over again and again. Your whole life is in this forest, in this winter. You try to...Read On
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Sarah discovers some new changes in Carl.
You're walking on a road. The road is simple stone brick, not wide enough for a car. The sky above you is orange-ish pink. In front of you, the horizon bends up and climbs a hill. You hear the clicking of your steps as you walk. You look down and see white heels and a pale pink dress. Dangling from your hair you can see ribbons. You reach a hand up. Your hair is long and wavy. The ribbons...Read On
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Sarah and Carl are invited to Reyna's for dinner.
I take a hot shower as soon as I can. No matter how much I rub and wash them, I can still feel the words on my skin. On my breasts. Tits. They're called tits. I can feel the letters so clearly, almost like raw skin too sensitive to touch. I could trace them perfectly with my fingers if I wanted to. But I don't want to. Why would I want to? I don't want to be a slut or a goddess. I want to be...Read On
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"I'm telling you, she's a nightmare," I say as I put down Carl's plate of food in front of him on the dinner table. "She can't be that bad," he says dismissively before taking a large and sloppy slurp of pasta. "She can. She is. I'm telling you, I'm worried about Maria's safety." "You're talking like she's in an abusive relationship." "She might be," I say while trying to use my spoon...Read On
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Sarah falls into Reyna's eyes.
I immediately step back and turn my face to the side, breaking eye contact. "Reyna?" I ask, pretending to be surprised. "What are you doing?" "We were worried about you, little Sarah." She's playing along. We both know I heard the whole thing. "You were gone for so long." "Nice of you to check in on me," I snap. "And don't call me little." I can be polite for Maria, but fuck this bitch,...Read On
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Sarah is introduced to her straight best friend's new girlfriend.
Meeting the Bitch I can't stop tapping my foot. It's a nervous habit, and I have plenty to be nervous about. Maria is coming soon. Maria and her new girlfriend. The new love of her life. The "most amazing and beautiful girl ever." Maria and Reyna. Reyna, who I've never met. Reyna, who didn't exist in my life or Maria's life until two weeks ago. Reyna, the new center of Maria's world. And...Read On
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Digby gets caught spying on Alexia: She brings out his submissive nature.
My story with Alexia started in the boy's toilets when we were at school. I never liked to use the urinals, as the other boys would laugh at my willy. So I was sitting on the toilet when the door slammed open and – two voices? Three? - people crammed into the cubicle next to mine. Open-eyed, I tried to understand what was going on: "Dammit – keep the noise down. They might hear...Read On
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Modern technology is truly a marvel.
Her: Hey babe! My phone vibrated noisily with the incoming message. The colleague who was standing at the front of the room shot me a glare but quickly got back to his presentation. I hurried to switch the phone to mute and debated putting it down, face-down on my folder just to make a point. But then, the presentation was so very, very boring and that particular colleague was a bit of...Read On
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Things come full circle, for better or worse.
Over the next few weeks, we grew closer and closer, our sexual intimacy taking down the final barrier that had remained between us. It was a golden period, in a sense, with nothing to interrupt a steady stream of discovery, love, and happiness. With Corey still in jail, there was no dark cloud over Julia's mind and we luxuriated in our ability to be together. I fielded a call from an...Read On
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Jon and Julia's adventure continues as the relationship blooms.
The frightening thing was that the only current sensation I felt from Sara, the young drowned girl, was that ripple of wonder as she smelled flowers, and I only knew she sensed lilacs because I smelled them too at that moment. Other than that, everything I was getting from her was a memory, a lingering image of events just past, but nothing in the 'now'. I reached again, trying to find...Read On
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You will be my slut bitch
Her name is Jasmine and she is a thirty-five-year-old respectable member of society. During the day, she runs a small bookstore and coffee shop in a tourist town down south near the Eastern seaboard. She is not married nor does she intend on getting married. All a marriage license is to her is a piece of paper stating that you own someone, or at least it did to her parents. Her dad owned her...Read On
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A possible cure for Elizabeth was at hand, but it came with serious ramifications...
Author's Note: The following is an "alternate ending" to this story. Some of my readers have told me that the end of Chapter 4 left them feeling the story was incomplete so I offer this chapter as a way of finishing the story and bringing it to a more appropriate ending. A few days later, Elizabeth brought the mail in from the mailbox by the front gate. In the mail that day was a...Read On
Added: 06 Apr 2018 | Category: Mind Control |
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The doctor comes up with a rather unique "cure" for Elizabeth's problem!
The next morning Elizabeth woke up to discover herself in his bed. Once again he was already up and in the kitchen enjoying his first cup of coffee when she came in. "Good morning!" Peter said, "Want a cup - it's freshly made?" "Please," she said softly. She sat down at the table and he brought her cup and sat down as well. "How are you feeling this morning?" he asked, trying to hide...Read On
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The doctor gives Beth just what she "came out" for!
Peter hadn't been with a woman like this in a long time. His practice and his own inward shyness had kept him from most social interactions - especially intimate ones. But Beth's bold advances had shown him that the soft warmth of a woman's touches could be quite pleasant and now he wanted more. Peter gave himself over to just enjoying Beth even if it was wrong. She obviously had needs as...Read On
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Elizabeth suffers an "nymphomaniacal episode" while staying with the doctor!
The next morning, Elizabeth woke to the smell of fresh-brewed coffee. For a couple seconds, she wasn't sure where she was or how she got there. She looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings. Then she saw her empty suitcases stacked neatly in a corner and it clicked. She felt relief wash over her and she got out of bed. Without a nightgown (she had forgotten to pack hers), she wore only...Read On
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Court-ordered to seek psychiatric help, she couldn't find a decent doctor till she met him
Elizabeth McGowan sat in the waiting room of the psychiatrist's office, wringing her hands nervously. She didn't want to be there, but she had been ordered by the court on a referral by her former psychiatrist who could do no more to help her. A couple weeks earlier, Elizabeth had been arrested when the bartender of the establishment she was in called the cops after learning she was blowing...Read On
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learning about sex.
I had always been an innocent girl. It's not that I was afraid or didn't like boys or sex, it was that I genuinely didn't know. I wasn't brought up particularly sheltered, and I knew about boys and girls, it's just that I was innocent, too innocent. I had just turned twenty-two and my mother decided that enough was enough. Maybe it's because I wasn't mature enough or something like that, but...Read On
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A wander's visit to a desert brothel proves more interesting than expected.
Laying in bed, Saffron reflected upon the moment at hand, she poured another whiskey for herself, but left the man beside her to sleep for a moment. Slowly, she sipped the fiery liquor and smiled as it warmed her. Neat bourbon was hardly her drink of choice, but she didn't exactly object to its sharp sting, either. Noted as one of the most exotic and skilled employees of Mad House,...Read On
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I recover from a meltdown and find my sexuality again
I am a therapist connoisseur. I've been sampling therapists since I was sixteen. I've had prim elder therapists who puckered their lips when I divulged my sexual history. I've had hipster therapists that wore turtlenecks and pants that were way too short. And I've had kind therapists with understanding eyes and wise words that could change my day. But I had never had a therapist like...Read On
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The Willingham Bowl: Huskies play at Notre Dame
Notre Dame fans have shifted focus from former coach Tyrone Willingham to his successor, Charlie Weis
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Notre Dame won't have Tyrone Willingham to kick around one more time this week.
Once upon a time, however, that figured to be the story line for Washington's game at Notre Dame on Saturday — the return of Willingham to South Bend and maybe the last inflaming of the debate over his controversial firing there.
Instead, he was fired at Washington before he was able to become the first former Irish coach to return as coach of an opponent.
Maybe losing out the most in the departure from that script, besides Willingham himself, is his Notre Dame replacement, Charlie Weis.
With Willingham an evermore distant memory — and no presence Saturday to provide a distraction — the focus among Irish fans will remain strictly on Weis, every game serving as something of a referendum on whether he will return for 2010.
"I think going in everybody felt it was a make-or-break year [for Weis]," said Tim Prister, a senior editor for Irish Illustrated. "Make or break meaning you better win at least eight or nine. A 6-6 season would certainly create questions again as to whether he would stick around."
A 6-6 season did just that last year. Weis was left hanging in the wind for a few days before it was announced he would return. A 49-21 rout of Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl seemed to validate the decision, and with the majority of the key players due to return, there were high expectations for this season.
But with Willingham's influence almost completely gone — according to Scout.com, backup linebacker Scott Smith is the only player on the roster who had committed to Willingham — there's no one else to blame when the Irish falter.
As Lou Smogyi, editor of the fan magazine Blue & Gold Illustrated, said: "This is the year where it separates [from blaming Willingham to blaming Weis]."
And as Smogyi says, the results a third into the season have been hard to read. Notre Dame is 3-1, the only loss coming in the final minutes at Michigan. But the past two wins, over struggling Michigan State and Purdue squads, have also not been decided until the final seconds, games Irish fans expected their team to win comfortably.
"It's the classic half-full or half-empty type of debate," said Smogyi, noting that last year, Notre Dame lost several such down-to-the-wire games. "You can say they are progressing and these are games they would have lost last year. But then it's like, 'Wait a second. Is that the standard we are using for progress?' Whatever happened to Notre Dame coming out and dominating?"
Weis, in his weekly news conference Tuesday, had a glass more than half-full, saying "the last two weeks have been valuable lessons" in how to win close games.
What also helps Weis is that he is in charge of the offense, which is vastly improved, ranking 15th in the nation, averaging 455 yards led by a dynamic passing attack featuring junior quarterback Jimmy Clausen.
The defense has been another matter, ranked 94th overall (389.8 yards) and 106th against the pass (259.2).
But with 19 of the 24 expected starters (including kickers) due to return in 2010, Weis can at least point to the future as bright.
An ability to bring in talent — his first three full classes were each generally considered among the top 10 in the country — is what Weis' defenders have clung to through tough times.
They also for the past two years could point to Willingham's failings in that area for digging a hole that Weis had trouble escaping.
Willingham's 2004 class was among the lowest-rated in school history, and the truncated 2005 class also didn't yield much.
"It was almost like self-sanctioned probation," said Smogyi.
Interestingly, some see parallels in the way Willingham left Notre Dame's roster and the way he left Washington's. At each place, his successor found a top-flight young QB — Brady Quinn at Notre Dame, Jake Locker at UW — and other good talent at skill positions. But depth on the lines was lacking. The offensive line has been cited as a particular problem at Notre Dame recently.
Weis wanted no part of a question Tuesday on that topic, but UW coach Steve Sarkisian gave an answer that indicated the argument has some merit.
"We're obviously very talented at the skill-position spots," he said. "We've got some nice, young receivers and obviously got a very good quarterback in Locker and got a nice, young tailback, and that's obviously a tribute to Ty and his ability to identify talent and bring those guys in here," Sarkisian said. "But I also know we've got a lot of work to do in finding depth on our 'O' and 'D' lines and at our linebacker positions."
Weis parlayed that skill-position talent at Notre Dame into seasons of 9-3 and 10-3 his first two seasons, earning a 10-year contract extension.
But when Quinn and several others left after the 2006 season, many predicted a drop-off. Few, however, figured it would go as steep as it did with records of 3-9 and 7-6.
And critics note that Weis' 32-22 overall record (59.2 percent) is barely better than Willingham's 21-15 (58.3 percent) that got him fired after just three seasons.
But with present matters more urgent, no one bothers much with the Willingham debate any more.
"It's now all Charlie Weis' team, it's his recruits," said Prister. "Any blame now is all on Weis."
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Exposure, Exposure, Exposure. I came to Bruker CAM to help with the launch of new GC & GCMS products. Previously Bruker had no such product line and thus was a complete unknown in this space. Zero market awareness. Due in large part to the efforts of Kapler, we gained immediate access to media and editorial coverage, and managed to win two significant product awards that I am confident would not have happened without them.
Their responsiveness is tremendous. They actively drive our team members to deliver necessary materials. They also travel to key shows and product launch events to handle media interfacing, video and interviews etc. They are very proactive in driving programs and actions.
Kapler is a longstanding communications partner for Malvern and we have had close working relationships with individual members of the Kapler team for almost 20 years. Kapler understands our business and technologies, anticipates and responds to our evolving needs, and over the years has supported us through a changing communications landscape. This external perspective coupled with the ability to deliver high level, customer-focused technical content with a minimal brief, adds significant value to Malvern's in house marketing activities.
Whitehouse Scientific is the unchallenged leader in particle size reference standards, thanks in no small part to Kapler Communications. Over the last 10 years we have been provided with a unique combination of highly effective scientific and marketing skills, which has helped to raise us to our present dominant position in the market. The relationship is very cost effective because it dispenses with the need for a marketing department. Worthy of particular note is the ability of Kapler to provide a complete service from the embryo of an idea to full media coverage with very little input from us.
We have been working with Kapler for more than 13 years and they handle our press relations and technical writing, as well as being involved in other aspects of our marketing activities. They have been proactive from day one, learning about our products, their applications and the industry into which we supply. Kapler's extensive and up to date relationships with the media have enabled us to maximise our presence in the public eye through a balanced use of media, both hard copy and online. Kapler also advise us well on emerging methods for promotion, including the many social media formats. They continue to be a key part of our team and we rely on them for direction in many of our media activities.


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Making a conscious effort to defer to your dominant in small ways that are a part of your everyday life will instantly help you both feel more connected to your dynamic. However, this doesn't mean that you should turn into a doormat. Sublimate your wants and needs or start living like a creepy Stepford wife (unless that's your kink, of course). Your dominant isn't more important than you are. You should only ignore your preferences if you have freely chosen so to do.
Sometimes making an effort to defer to your dominant to help yourself feel more submissive is fun. I love having my food ordered for me in restaurants and giving up responsibility for little things. Like 'what film to watch tonight' or 'where to go for a walk this afternoon'. I'd throw an epic fit if anyone tried to assume that role without my overt permission and invitation, but when it's my dominant I love it - so I try to cultivate it where I can.
You hear a lot about aftercare for submissive partners, but amongst dominants, it's a much less discussed topic. In my experience, that's a shame. You could do a lot worse than to start paying attention to the times your dominant might want a little aftercare following a scene.
Doms get into some pretty heavy headspaces. It can take a little while to come out of those headspaces. If your shared kinks involve a lot of intense violence or degradation, it can be helpful to reassure them that you know they care about you and don't want to hurt you. Why not try thanking them for giving you what you, as a submissive, so dearly want? Which isn't just a nice gesture, it's also a neat way to reassure them that they haven't crossed a line and that they have no need to be anxious. (If they have crossed a line, of course, you should tell them that, too. Aftercare is about support, not lying.)
If a dominant cannot trust a submissive to use ar safeword when they're unhappy, they'll never feel safe doing all the things they'd like to try together. If they constantly need to worry that you might not be into it, they won't be able to let themselves go and relax into the role you both want them to take.
Consent is a massively complex subject, but in BDSM the basics are pretty clear-cut. If you've agreed on a safeword in advance and you're not using it, then you haven't withdrawn your consent in a way your dominant can understand. Don't put yourself through the consequences of being in that position. And don't put your dominant in the position of having to worry that you might.
A lot of the rules we set in BDSM relationships are not as robust and visceral in reality as they are when we fantasise about them. If you're supposed to ask permission before you masturbate whenever your dominant isn't there, then one day you fancy a quick go before you fall asleep alone that night...well, how are they to know? It doesn't matter, right? It is an easy trap to fall into if you don't live together. What difference can it make if it doesn't feel much like a part of your relationship?
The trouble is that every time you do that, you break the fourth wall. BDSM dynamics are in some sense a fiction. No matter how real they feel to the people who live inside them. A lot of their success depends on you maintaining that fiction.
We all break our rules sometimes. If you want to be in a relationship that has rules, the only way to make it work for you both is to try and stick to them. That means confessing as quickly as possible when you haven't. Otherwise, all you're doing is cheating yourself and your partner out of the kind of relationship you've always wanted to have.
Leaving all the hard work to your dominant can be tempting, and a lot of the time, that's why a submissive is interested in these relationships in the first place. Within my defined limits and with a safeword as my unspoken get-out clause, I don't want to be in control of what happens to me during sexual encounters, after all.
That said, there are still two people in this dynamic. It will work better for both of you if you're as much of an active participant in it as they are. I'm not saying you should top from the bottom - unless that's what you're into, of course! Try being the one to initiate sex or scenes occasionally or suggest a kink event you'd like to attend together. Or try out a fantasy. If your dominant feels like you're as invested in keeping the dynamic going as they are, you'll both be much the happier for it.
Abi Brown is a freelance writer and general pen-for-hire devoted to sexual deviancy, far-left politics and wearing too much jewellery. Find her at her website or @see_abi_write.
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Using Your Gym Time Wisely?/
I am always curious of other people's gym routines. I stare at other people's machines while I am at the gym myself. I scrutinize people's tweets. I scan a ton of people's blogs. I am intrigued by how different everyone's gym routines are. Yes, every person is different so this makes sense. But, it is still fascinating how people spend their workout time. When I first moved to Chicago in 2008 and before I joined WW, I would spend hours at the gym. I was reminded of this last weekend when I was at one of the WW center openings with El.
On a normal day, I would go to the gym for 1.5-2 hours after work ... and sometimes even longer. I would get on the elliptical for an hour or so then spend some time on the Stairmaster or the treadmill. I would walk out burning (or so I thought) well over 1,000 calories. (At this time I was trusting what the machines told me I burned - I know better now)
But, when I got home from the gym? I would eat. I would graze. I would drink. I would snack. I would, subconsciously, intake the amount of calories I had just burned. Basically nullifying all the hard work I had just put in.
Well, after searching and studying and seeing what other people do, I realized. I don't need to spend hours at the gym ... unless I want to/have the time to do so .. to succeed and actually lose weight.
As you all know, I have gotten the nutrition/eating/drinking portion of my diet under wraps. Once I started to get a handle on that, I saw the lbs start to come off. Not only that, I feel stronger and fitter (did I make that word up?) than I ever have before...
How long do I spend at the gym now?
I average anywhere from 30 min to 1.5 hours ... again depending on how much time I have available.
What have I changed to make it work?
I took a hard look at what I was doing when I was at the gym.
Elliptical? I took my easy 45 minute session and turned it into a power 30 minutes - by setting a goal. I now work to hit at least 1,500 strides per 10 minutes on the Elliptical (Incline 10 - Resistance 6). This came in super handy while I was just coming back from my back surgery. Now, I can go ahead and play around with the Incline/Resistance or increase the strides goal.
Stairmaster? Instead of keeping the level at an even 7 or 8 for 45 minutes to an hour, I now work on intervals. I will go 2-5 minutes at one level, then increase it for the next 2-5 minutes, then increase for next 2-5 minutes, etc. This keeps my body fresh and I feel more of a work out.
Treadmill? A lot of people will either do a walk/run combination. Run for 1 minute - walk for 1 minute - run for 1 minute - walk for 1 minute, etc. You can also do this if you want to run the whole time. You can run for 2 minutes - then Sprint for 1 minute - run for 2 minutes - Sprint for 1 minute, etc. It is all about keeping your body guessing...
In addition, I have thrown in some classes that I would never have done before.
I Spin at least three times a week. I usually go to a Hip Hop class on Sundays. If someone can persuade me, I will also hit up a Zumba class. I have also dabbled in Yoga and Pilates as well - not as much my style, but happy to throw them in to the rotation every once in awhile.
The biggest change?
I now hit the gym in the morning. This has made a huge difference for me. I love to have free reign of the machines since the gym is a lot emptier at 6am. But, I like feeling the burn in the morning because I know it will help me along the day. I like waking my metabolism up so that it works in my favor while I am fueling my body throughout the day.
I know my routine is basically cardio heavy, but that is something I am working on. There needs to be a more balanced approach to my work out so that my body gets the full experience.
In terms of weights, people need to remember to switch up those routines as well. Otherwise your muscles will get used to the same actions and you won't see results. Good to do arms one day, then legs, back, chest, etc. Spread the love throughout the week. :)
So what have I really taken away from my workout redo? It doesn't matter how long you are at the gym - it matters have you spend the time while you are there. Dedicating everything you have to the Stairmaster for 20 minutes is going to pay off a lot more than taking an easy 45 minutes on the Elliptical.
If you are feeling lost in your workouts, ask for help. There are tons of people at your gym, on Twitter or Facebook that would be happy to offer advice.
Just remember, you are only going to get out of your workouts what you put in. Make it count! Push yourself every day! Bump up the resistance in Spin ... Push for an extra 300 strides per 10 minutes on the Elliptical ... Finally hit 9.0 for a solid minute on the treadmill!
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Will I be allowed to work as a nurse while I am attending your school?
The time committed to study, class, and clinical practice may consume over 60 hours per week. The University encourages students to plan finances appropriately, before entering the program, so they will not have to work while enrolled in the program. Students enrolled in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program are discouraged from working as an RN. Enrolled students shall not work as a nurse anesthetist while in the program.
What does the DNP NA Program accept as "critical care experience"?
Critical care experience needed in order to be considered a successful applicant would be full-time employment in an acute critical care unit such as CVICU, Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU or Medical ICU. Emergency Room, PACU, or Operating Room experience is not considered to be critical care experience. RN's working in these areas are not involved in the management and treatment of hemodynamic changes on a routine basis. Pediatric ICU and Neonatal ICU experience is accepted as long as the applicant also has experience in adult critical care. In addition, the applicant should be able to calculate drug dosages and vasoactive drips without the use of an IV pump or hemodynamic monitor.
I have a Bachelor's degree in an area other than nursing. Can I apply for admission to the DNP NA Program?
No, all applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Post-Masters Certificate applicants must hold an MSN degree from an accredited program.
Is my deposit refundable once I have been accepted into the program?
No, deposits paid to the University are nonrefundable. A $3000.00 deposit is required upon acceptance into the program and is applied towards the fees payable to UNCG.
When do students begin clinical rotations and how long do they last?
First year students begin clinical rotation beginning in January during the second semester. The clinical schedules will be prepared in 4-8 week blocks depending on the level of the student in the program. First year students will have the first three rotations in 8 week blocks.
Can I only be assigned to a clinical rotation located near my home?
The UNCG DNP NA program has numerous clinical sites throughout North Carolina. Our students only rotate through official sites of the program and could conceivably rotate through all clinical sites upon completion of the program. It is not permissible to place a student in one clinical site near their respective home.
Can I take UNCG DNP NA core courses before being accepted into the program?
It is recommended that UNCG core courses be completed prior to enrolling in the program, but it is not mandatory. Core courses are now offered online and available through the Non-Degree Seeking program with UNCG Graduate School. More information on that program can be seen on the Graduate School's website at: https://nursing.uncg.edu/academics/graduate/non-degree_seeking/
Does the UNCG DNP NA program have a patient simulator?
Yes, students can experience simulator scenarios in both the first and second semester. The program also has an inventory of airway, spines and CVP practice mannequins. In addition, the school offers both a difficult airway workshop and a spinal workshop as part of the curriculum.
What is the passing rate on the Certifying Exam?
RSNA meets and exceeds the required passing rate on the Certifying Exam acceptable to the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs. RSNA's current first-time test takers passing rate is 91% which exceeds the COA threshold of 80%. All recent RSNA graduates have passed the Certification Exam and are employed.


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Rodgers & Hammerstein's cinematic treasure stars the incomparable Julie Andrews as Maria, the warmhearted young woman who brings joy and music to Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) and his children. Experience this magnificent movie musical filled with unforgettable songs, including "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things" and "The Sound of Music."


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Ideology: The Driving Force Behind Radicalisation
01 February, 2017
12:30 - 14:00
Info Point Europa, Brussels, Belgium
Past Event
TRENDS Research & Advisory, in cooperation with the European Foundation for Democracy, organized a policy briefing event on "Ideology: The Driving Force Behind Radicalisation?" The event explored and discussed the role religious ideology plays in the process of radicalisation.
Speakers included:
Ahmed Al Hamli, President, TRENDS Research and Advisory
Roberta Bonazzi, President, European Foundation for Democracy (Moderator).
Saad Amrani, Chief Commissioner, Belgian Federal Police
Richard Burchill, Director of Research, TRENDS Research and Advisory
Mohamad Khadam Aljamee, Secretary, Union of Syrians Abroad
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Maria Cornejo's show was set against a beautiful sunset at Pier 57, making for a surreal transition into her futuristic Spring '13 collection. Using "neo" scuba textiles, the designer created sharp silhouettes mixed in with trademark unique prints this time culled from her own personal catalog and remixed with an abstract flair. Check out all the pictures from her collection, and come back soon for our full review.


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While there are many famous athletes that manage their money well, there are many athletes that lose their millions shortly after they retire. If a person is able to lose millions in a few years, there's obviously a mismanagement problem with money. In many cases, it's understandable. Many people aren't given a manual on how to manage their money. It's not even a concept taught in school. However, when you know better, you can do better. If you're an athlete or hoping to build a career as an athlete, remember these lessons when you're dealing with finances
1. Always pay Uncle Sam.
It is so important to pay your taxes. It doesn't matter if it's a check from an outside project or if it's from the regular salary, always pay your taxes. If you need to do a quarterly schedule for paying taxes, do it so that you don't fall behind.
2. Find ways to make the money grow.
Always find ways to make your money grow. Consider starting a small side business and employ people to run the daily operations. Invest money in the stock market and the foreign exchange. Purchase real estate properties and use them for investments. There are so many options to consider, but make sure you take the time to invest and make it all grow.
3. Ask questions and delegate.
It's very wise to become financially literate. It's okay to take a class to learn more about how to manage your finances. It's also wise to employ someone who can manage your finances for you. There are companies that offer services surrounding financial planning for professional athletes. Delegate the tax preparation to an experienced and reputable accountant. To take it a step further, put yourself on a budget. When you stick to a budget, you allow yourself to be financially free. In your budget, implement boundaries that you can stick to.
As long as you stay committed to these three lessons, you'll be okay. It's when people think they know better that they make really poor choices with money. Build upon these rules wisely and you'll be set for life.


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We'll look forward to seeing you at our annual awards meeting Sept 27, 11am-2pm, Commonwealth Room, Boston Public Library Central, 700 Boylston, followed by a light lunch (our treat).
New Member:
June Fabre joins us from Exeter, New Hampshire. She is the author of"Smart Nursing--Nurse Retention and Patient Safety Improvement Strategies" (2nd Edition 2009) and promises to come to our big Sept meeting.
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Sy Montgomery will accept the New England Independent Booksellers Association's NonfictionBook of the year award for "The Soul of an Octopus" at a banquet at its annual meeting, Sept 21. Ellen Wittlinger reads from her new book "Local Girl Swept Away," on September 27 at 6:30pmat the Odyssey Bookstore in South Hadley, MA. Joining her will be Jeannine Atkins and Jo Knowles, also reading from newly published novels. B.A. Shapiro will be promoting the paperback release of "The Muralist": Sept 12 Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord MA; Sept 22 Brookbreeze Festival 7pm, Duxbury MA; Sept 27 6:30pm, Ames Free Library, Easton MA. Ballpark Mysteries Super Edition, "The World Series Curse" features a world series between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs (it's fiction!) by David Kelly. Another book in his Most Valuable Players (MVP) series. "The Football Fumble" comes out this month. Stephen Puleo's "American Treasures: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address" (St. Martin"s Press) was published Aug 31. Christine Ammer's "Unsung: A History of Women in American Music" will appear in a new edition available as en e-book and POD. Sharon White 's collection of short fiction "Boiling Lake (On Voyage)" is out from Jaded Ibis Press. Whitney Stewart and Denis Havel have just released "FELDPOST: The War Letters of Friedrich Reiner Niemann," which recounts Stewart's search for her husband's German uncle who went missing on WWII's Russian Front. Two large pastel paintings by Pat Lowery Collins have recently been accepted into the permanent collection of the Cape Ann Museum. "Into the Grey," a new book by Clea Simon will be published Sept 1 by Severn House. An essay by Lisa Braxton, "Short Distance Romance," has been chosen for a second place prize and publication in Finding Mr. Right, an anthology featuring the true stories of 20 authors about love lost, gained, and hoped for. The prize included a monetary award. The new season of his access television show, "The Writer's Block with John Ronan," begins this month on Cape Ann TV. This is the 27th consecutive year, making the series one of the longest running in New England. David McCann gave a reading in July from his new book of poems, "Same Bird" (Moon Pie Press) at Longfellow Books in Portland Maine, and a reading and then a haiku/sijo workshop at the Scarborough Public Library in Aug. JWH winner Nancy Rappaportwill present a one woman show "Regeneration" 3pm Sat & Sun Oct 1 and 2Story Chapel, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. $20 ticket proceeds benefit the Friends of Mount Auburn. Science writer Lyle Miller died last month in Cambridge.
Sept 5 - Labor Day (as in work hard on your next book)
Sept 5 - 2-5pm, Plymouth, VT 12th annual folk & blues festival, Coolidge Historic Site. Free.
Sept 8 - 6pm Dinner & discussion, The College Club of Boston, 44 Commonwealth, Reserve 617-536-9510
Sept 13 - 6pm Authors Talk Series begins at BPL with former JWH winner Michael Patrick MacDonald
Sept 15 - 6pm-8:30pm Speaker Series at College Club of Boston, The Art of Jackson Pollock, 44 Commonwealth, Reserve 617-536-9510
Sept 20 - 12:30 Lunch and Literature, College Club of Boston; reserve 617-536-9510
The 2016 RELEVANT READS Story of the Year Contest by the Story Shares Literacy Hub aims to provide struggling readers in middle school, high school and beyond with readable stories. The contest has 5 distinct categories and runs from August 23rd to December 31, 2016. Winners will be announced March 1st, 2016. Prizes $1,000-$3,000. Details from www.storyshares.org/contest.
Our of Our Past: Charles Gibson (1874-1954), poet, travel writer and bon-vivant Bostonian (he wore a full length fur coat to the Ritz for tea) lived in the Gibson House, 137 Beacon Street, now a National Historic Landmark and Museum of Victoriana. From the brochure: "Charles also served as the chairman of the Boston Authors Club of which he was a charter member." [Actually, he joined in 1903.]
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Trip Dates: September 1-6, 2003
Vessel: M/V Horizon (San Diego Shark Diving)
Visit Sites: Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Participants: David Brown, Eric Cheng, Darren Davenport, Michael D. Dukes, Dave Gannon, David Haas, Mike Greuter, Jessie Harper, Maris Kazmers ("Kaz"), Don Kehoe, Joe Lein, Ron Martin, Dorothy and Bob McDonald, Johanna and Bruce Wight, Ron Yanega
SDSD Crew: Paul "Doc" Anes, Perry Armor, Jessie Harper
Horizon Crew: Ron, Chris, Patti, Sterling, Dave, Mark, Monica
Guadalupe Island sits in Mexican waters approximately 250 miles from San Diego, and hosts a large great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) population. It is likely the only place where great white sharks can be readily observed in clear water. San Diego Shark Diving runs chartered five and six day trips to Guadalupe in the fall and early winter every year aboard the Horizon, which leaves port from San Diego and takes between twenty and twenty-two hours to reach Guadalupe. The boat itself has a very different feel than other similarly-priced boats I've been on. While some of the other boats pride themselves on luxury, the Horizon is a no-frills boat whose goal is to get the job done. All of the procedures we adhered to were designed to give us the maximum amount of time in the water. We had comfortable beds, good food, and great service. Most importantly, the crew and the boat delivered many great white sharks for our viewing pleasure. :)
A lot of preparation goes into a successful white shark expedition. Obviously, cages are needed. By the time we arrived to the boat, the cages were already on board, ready for deployment. Also necessary are copious amounts of bait and chum. On our way out of San Diego, we stopped to fill up our holding tanks with live bait, and fishermen extraordinaire Darren and Don (and the crew as well) fished for almost the entire time they weren't in the water, catching both dinner and shark bait. One interesting implement on board is a homemade "chum cannon," which is sort of like a potato gun, except that it shoots out chunks of rendered fish. It's almost too much fun to handle.
Also on the boat is a "Harry," a Herring-esque human-shaped cutout made from carpet and wetsuits. Harry is a big hit with white sharks, who will take a test bite out of pretty much anything on the surface (this is not to be confused with a predatory attack, which does considerably more damage).
Great White Sharks
Great white sharks are cool. I tried to prune the number of images on this page, but I still ended up with too many!
We saw more than twelve individuals during our four days of cage time, and the sharks became more and more aggressive as the days went by. By the last day, individuals were routinely bumping the cage, one of them rendering the cage on the stern side inoperable by tearing through the air supply tubing running to the boat! It looks like Doc will have some repair work to do when we return to dock. Mike Dukes got some fantastic topside footage of the shark going through those cables.
Sea Lions
It's almost unbelievable that a sea lion would hang out in close proximity to multiple great white sharks, but this male swam with us for three days, stealing bait at every opportunity. By the last day, one of the sharks had gone after him a couple of times, but I guess most of the time white sharks aren't fast enough to catch one. Experts theorize that white sharks usually attack by surprise, from below. In years past, the SD Shark Diving folk have seen a great white eat a bird and a blue shark. I've seen the video footage of the white shark taking the blue shark, and it's incredible. The white shark literally cuts the blue shark in half with a single bite, leaving the head half to wiggle around in a futile, post-mortem attempt to escape. It's really too bad we didn't get to see "wild" predation on this trip. Two guys on board (who would probably want to remain anonymous) suggested that we tranquilize the sea lion as a catalyst for more action, but of course, we would never really do such a thing. ;)
People Underwater
Sharing a great white shark encounter with other divers in a cage is a great bonding experience -- especially if the shark has torn from your cage the hoses that deliver life-giving air. I wasn't in the cage when that happened, but I imagine that it must have been really exciting. :)
Sharing a cage with other photographers can also be a little frustrating, especially if they don't have the courtesy to pull in their strobe arms. I'm coming back here on an industry trip in November that will be full of professional photographers, and I'm sure that camera etiquette will be an interesting issue on that trip. Most people on our trip this week were very courteous and nice; some even offered the precious outer-corner spot to those of us who were more serious about underwater photography!
Because most of us were only in the cages every other hour, we had a lot of time topside to socialize, to review the photos we had just taken, and to fish for dinner and shark bait. The island of Guadalupe itself is interesting to look at as well, its sheer cliff walls jutting straight up from the ocean's surface. Like other isolated islands, introduced species have decimated the local flora; Guadalupe's large goat population has stripped its surface bare of vegetation.
Some of the photographs below show Don's surfboard, which he had outfitted with carpet to make it look like a seal or a turtle. Great whites took two large semi-circular chunks out of his board. Also below are photographs taken by Michael Dukes, who focused mostly on topside photography during our four days at the island.
SD Shark Diving passenger Michael Dukes snapped some fantastic photos of white sharks biting things on the surface. Specifically, sharks bit Harry, Don's surfboard, the fender of the port-side cage, and the air supply tubing and security rope of the stern-side cage. Michael has graciously allowed me to use his photos on this page. Photos from Michael are below.
Monday, September 1, 2003
19:46 - We boarded the Horizon early this morning and were en route to Guadalupe by approximately 9:30. Captain Ron and San Diego Shark Diving owner Doc Anes gave a boat briefing as soon as we started off. We are now at some local fishing grounds catching dinner (for us) and bait (for the white sharks). Don just landed a good sized blue-fin tuna and a yellow-tail, so it looks like we will be eating well tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 2, 2003
23:18 - It's late, and I'm exhausted. We had encounters with four to five individual great white sharks today, and the first arrived during our practice dive, only half an hour after the cages went into the water! All of them were male, and the largest was somewhere around ten to twelve feet long. Two of them stayed around the cages (one had a black satellite tag and the remnants of a brown tag attached to his dorsal fin), coming in fairly close, but the others kept their distance. One large one buzzed by with a pilotfish riding just under his nose, but he never came back for a second look.
The weather has been amazing here so far (which means that there has been plenty of sunlight for photos). The visibility in the water was good as well, although it started to cloud up a bit late in the afternoon. A boat carrying a team from National Geographic is anchored not far from us, and spotted a 12-15' female late in the afternoon. Hopefully she will come in tomorrow. :)
Jessie Harper (one of the crew, and recently featured along with Doc Anes on Discovery Channel's Shark Week) is attempting to identify and catalog all of the white sharks we spot. It's difficult because she's relying on photographs from those of us who are shooting digital. I only photographed one of the multiple sharks I saw today because he was the only one who came in close. Now that we know about the ongoing ID effort, we'll try to shoot shots of new sharks that come in, even if they are not close enough for us to get a photo that we would normally keep.
Wednesday, September 3, 2003
17:08 - There's a young sea lion bull swimming around, stealing bait. We're all secretly hoping that he'll be hit by a great white, even though most of us will not voice such a desire without suitable disclaimers. :) He's been followed by one a few times, but never in a way that looked threatening. Like yesterday, a great white showed up within half an hour of the cages entering the water. We have seen at least four individuals today (I have photographs of two of them from underwater, and one additional one from the surface), all of them fairly large males. I call them "large" because they are all 10' or longer, but a 10' great white shark is actually quite small for the species. Still, they're really impressive animals. It may just be my imagination, but they seem to move with more purpose than other shark species do.
We haven't had any cage bumping yet, and none of the sharks have come in really close. But we still have two more days in the water with them. :) We go into the cages in hour-long shifts, each followed by an hour-long break on the surface; some of us have been staying in the cage for longer shifts, taking empty spots left by skipped turns. In particular, Douglas has been a cage-fiend, staying in their for hours at a time. I've been experimenting with my camera (with red filters and such), so I've opted to take all of my breaks to see the effects of my experimentation. The hotshoe connection in my housing broke today, and I had to solder the thing back on. Unfortunately, I discovered that 1) it is not easy to solder a small connection on a rocking boat, and 2) melting plastic smells really bad. But it's working now. I'm certain that it will break as soon as I touch it again, so we're leaving the soldering iron out in the galley. :)
19:24 - I should have stayed in the water! Had my body not quit on me from exhaustion, I would have. Although... it was also the crappy visibility that drifted in, and the complete lack of activity for two hours that prevented me from going in again. Near the end of the day's diving, activity picked up considerably. A male sea lion was swimming around with a 10-13' male white shark in close proximity. At one point, the shark missed the bait, turned around, and bit Harry (Harry is our carpet seal cut-out). Sharks can't swim backwards, and this one didn't have much room to maneuver. He rammed into the cage where Douglas was positioned (who had luckily just pulled his camera in to delete images out of his full compact flash card) and broke one of the welded joints! Sounds like fun, huh? I'm sorry I missed it. We have two more days for more shark/cage contact.
Thursday, September 4, 2003
21:47 - Best day of white shark action so far! We had four to five individuals, all from 10-12' in length. I saw four, but only have photographs of two. A large male with a satellite tag and mouth wound (shark #008) played with us all morning, going for bait repeatedly. The sea lion that was here yesterday was also around, sometimes swimming within just a few feet of the great white. Shark #008 banged into the cages twice, and took multiple test bites at a surfboard that Darren and Ron brought with them. The board was covered with carpet to make it look like a seal or a turtle, and it hangs off of the back of the boat along with Harry. Interestingly, the sharks tend only to bite at Harry and the surfboard after missing bait (we have good wranglers, and the sharks are rarely able to get bait off of the line). The shark with the claw marks above its left-hand gills (#001) was back as well, displaying its characteristic behavior. He only ventured above the bottom of the cage a few times, prefering to stay deep, and tended to move off when larger sharks appeared.
The action really picked up in the afternoon. A large shark (shark #009) with multiple bite marks near its face (circular, on the left-hand side) appeared just after 4:30pm. He had a small yellow/brown tag, and moved differently than did the other sharks we have seen so far. Shark #009 had attitude. He swam directly towards us, looked us in the eye, and was not afraid to come in really, really close. All of us felt that he might take a bite at us were we not enclosed in metal. The water turned green and murky just as the light started to fail, and when the visibility dropped to less than 30', I noticed the mood in the cages change dramatically. All of the white sharks were easily able to sneak up on us, and we were often oblivious to their presence until they were literally only a few feet away. I would definitely not like to be in murky water with a white shark. But it was fun to have shark #009 around the cages in those conditions. He swam more quickly than the other sharks and made passes very close to the cages, coming directly towards us and veering off at the last minute. I wish we could have stayed in the water with him longer, but 6pm quickly arrived, and we had a delicious dinner waiting for us in the galley.
Friday, September 5, 2003
23:40 - Kaz, Mike (Dukes) and I are the only non-crew awake; we're sitting the galley watching everything rock back and forth with the mild swell we're motoring through. Having left Guadalupe a bit late, we are anticipating a 4-6pm arrival time in San Diego.
We moved to a different location during the night, a bit closer to the lighthouse, where the white shark action has traditionally been very good. I spent most of the day manning my pole-cam, looking for a close-up shot of a gaping great white. The morning was very quiet; in fact, it was the first day a white shark didn't show up within half an hour of the beginning of shark watch. By early afternoon, we had four sharks circling the cages. We saw at least five individuals today, including our first female, who was quite large, weighing in at somewhere between 12-13' in length. She clearly was at the top of the social ladder (in this group, I mean), and was considerably larger in girth than the males were. Most of our sharks today were interested in everything floating on the surface of the water; bait was readily pursued, Harry was literally ingested and regurgitated (and later on torn into several pieces), and Don's surfboard is now adorned with two semi-circular holes and several teeth marks. One of the white sharks bit into the surfboard, picked it up, and shook it back and forth until it had ripped a section out of it! More bars in Doc's cages were bent by sharks coming in too close, and in a spectacular display of misplaced aggression, the left-hand cage's air supply hoses were bitten in half, along with the rope securing that side of the cage. It's not that white sharks are out to destroy equipment. It's that they have just come in on some bait and are likely to bite the next thing they see after our wranglers pull food out from right under their noses. In any case, the four divers in the cage came up pretty quickly after their air supply was cut short. :)
The shark action continued until the end of the last dive, at 6pm. It ended spectacularly, with five sharks circling the cages in low light. My camera was almost taken by a great white three times, but I narrowly escapes bad fortune, ending up with some dramatic down-the-gullet shots. Joe from Brooklyn was hit in the knee by a great white after he missed my camera. Not many people can say that they were injured by a great white shark without having scars from the encounter. :)
Initially, I was a bit disappointed that I decided not to shoot from inside the cage today. Tthe action was amazing, and the visibility was the best we have had so far -- probably over 100'. However, I ended up being pleased with my decision because I managed to get photographs that would not have been possible without a pole-cam.
I've really enjoyed being on the boat with this group of divers. The crew and guests on board were a "meat and potatoes" sort of crowd -- almost 100% different than the crowd I had been with on the Sky Dancer just a week before (who were an "afternoon tea" sort of crowd, with a bit of Dutch madness thrown in). Obviously, everyone here likes to be in the water with sharks, and it was great to finally meet Kaz, whom I have heard about for a long time now. The Horizon has a very San Diegan feel to it, and being here for a week reminded me a lot of how I felt when I lived here.
Special thanks to Dave Haas for organizing the trip, to Doc Anes for keeping us on schedule by yelling at us every fifteen minutes, to Mark and Monica for the wonderful food, to Captains Ron and Chris for keeping us afloat, and to Patti, Sterling, Dave, and Jessie for keeping our shark encounters exciting and safe.


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It has been a number of years since I've offered any live courses (most of my offerings are on-line courses,) so this workshop at the Victoria West Community Centre is very special.
Feng Shui is much more than putting up a few decorations in your home. It involves all areas of your life! This Intensive 4 week course goes beyond 'cures' and helps you examine every aspect of your home and life. Following the path of the five elements of wood, water, fire, earth and metal each lesson in this course gives you proactive steps that help you balance, open, release, or shift energy in your home, and your life.
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A miscellany like Grandma's attic in Taunton, MA or Mission Street's Thrift Town in San Francisco or a Council, ID yard sale in cloudy mid April or a celestial roadmap no one folded—you take your pick.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
cold thoughts
cold thoughts
my visitor's gone: the waves reach the threshold
cicadas cut short their song in dewy branches—
thoughts always in my heart at this festival,
only myself to lean on as seasons shift—
the Big Dipper's twice as close, & spring's remote;
messengers are late from your home in Nanling—
here at sky's other edge, my fate told in dreams:
I suspect you've strayed with a new lover
Jack Hayes
© 2016
based on Li Shangyin: 涼思
liáng sī
Image links to its source on Wiki Commons:
小寒林 ("Small Scene of Wintry Trees"): Anonymous, Song Dynasty. Hanging scroll - Ink on silk
Public domain
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LJ Runway Monday: We're in a New York State of Mind (PR 8:12)
Heidi: We've made it to the end of the challenges of this season's Runway Monday. Though there are dust bunnies racing with abandon across the hardwood floors of Becks' house, and The Compound grass has all died again, at least she's managed to produce a record twenty challenge looks this season.
Barbie: Not to mention an additional fifteen looks for us throughout the season.
Summer: Tonight, however, we're dressed in Mattel. Not just so Becks could concentrate on this week's challenge, but because she's working on her final collection.
Heidi: Why? How does she know she'll be picked to show a collection during Fashion Week?
Summer: Maybe because she's the only designer we've got?
Heidi: Oh. Right.
Barbie: I chose tonight's dresses because--
Heidi: They remind everyone that Christmas is right around the corner, and Barbies are a girl's best friend?
Barbie: --because I felt guilty about not using any of the Birthstone Beauties as models this season. So I thought we could at least wear their dresses.
Summer: I'm in May. Heidi's in January. And Barbie's in April. I wonder what this week's runway model will be in?
Heidi: Manhattan. On the most recent episode of Lifetime's Project Runway, Mayor Bloomberg gave the designers the entire city of New York to use as their inspiration.
Summer: Becks chose Midtown, most particularly the majestic Art Deco skyscrapers.
Barbie: She's dressing Esperanza as the Empire State Building?
Heidi: Let's see!
Here are some skyline views Becks considered while creating her design.
Becks chose a fabric that she felt captured her architectural theme.
Esperanza's dress conveys height and reminds us of Becks' fascination with windows.
Sex and the City viewers might also recognize a nod to the shoes Carrie Bradshaw called
"an urban shoe myth."
The cranberry chiffon scarf on Esperanza's bobbed hair, a match to her jersey tights, hints at the era when the Empire State Building was erected and the rich, famous, and notorious partied and slept at the New Yorker Hotel.
We'll see you on the sidewalks of New York!
Or in the super secret location where Becks' final collection will be shot over the next two weeks.
Previous designs from this season:
PR 8:11--A Look in the Line
PR 8:10--There's A Pattern Here
PR 8:9--Race To The Finish
PR 8:8--A Rough Day on the Runway
PR 8:7--What's Mine is Yours
PR 8:6--You Can Totally Wear That Again
PR 8:5--There is an "I" in Team
PR 8:4--Hats Off to You
PR 8:3--It's a Party
PR 8:2--Larger Than Life
PR 8:1--And Sew It Begins


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OTTAWA — Western military intervention may have prevented a "short-term calamity" in Iraq, but it is only the start of a long effort to bring peace and stability to the country, says Canada's defence chief.
"My belief is that the work we're doing now militarily in Iraq is the first step in a long, long journey to ensure the success of that region into the future," Gen. Jonathan Vance told the Senate defence committee Wednesday.
Concerns about Iraq's long-term stability are mounting after its parliament sacked a high-profile minister for the second time in a month.
Chief of Defence staff General Jonathan Vance speaks during a news conference in Ottawa on Aug. 30, 2016. (Photo: Fred Chartrand/CP)
Finance minister Hoshiyar Zebari was impeached Wednesday on allegations of corruption — the same fate that befell defence minister Khaled al-Obaidi at the end of August.
The allegations have not been publicly proven, and some believe they are actually politically motivated and intended to weaken Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's grip on power.
There has also been an uptick in violence between some of the various Iraqi groups, including Kurdish forces and Shia militias, that have until now been united in their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
"My belief is that the work we're doing now militarily in Iraq is the first step in a long, long journey to ensure the success of that region into the future."
— Jonathan Vance
Thomas Juneau, an expert on Middle East politics at the University of Ottawa, said the fear is that such infighting will only increase as Iraq's various ethnic, religious and political factions begin to stake out ground for the post-ISIL era.
"Everybody's fighting ISIL right now," he said. "But this coalition — in the loosest term — against ISIL is very weak in the sense that the only glue that holds it together is fighting against ISIL. So the more ISIL weakens, the more glue that barely holds this coalition together also weakens."
Vance told the Senate committee that ISIL — also known variously as the Islamic State, ISIS and Daesh — will be dismantled or at least rendered militarily insignificant in Iraq. However, he said there are a variety of other issues that need to be addressed, including the country's many political, economic and social challenges.
'We prevented the short-term calamity'
"Political stability, the rule of law, democratic principles, all of that, is of huge importance to the long-term success of Iraq," he said.
"We prevented the short-term calamity that would have been the Islamic State in Baghdad. But there's lots more to be done."
But Juneau said that is more easily said than done.
The reality is that the West doesn't have as much sway over internal Iraqi politics as it would like to believe, he noted. As a result, the divisions that many have blamed for creating the conditions to let a group like ISIL grow are unlikely to go away any time soon.
"In practice, there's very little that can be done," Juneau said. "What everyone is realizing is this pressure is not working."
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