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I've been looking to replace my Lancome Artliner lately. It's been my go- to liquid liner for the last 5 years at least. I haven't even considered swapping it out for something else until recently when it hit me- I'm going to be a mom of two here soon, it's time to reign in the spending a little more. I consider black liquid liner to be a staple in my every day routine so I've been searching for something that will allow me to get the same look I've been going for but on a slightly smaller budget.
Lancome Artliner in Noir is $30.50, is a super rich black color, and has a precise foam tip pen applicator that allows me to get a thin or a thick line. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner in Intense Black is $20, also has a super pigmented black shade, and has a thin marker like tip that allows for a thin or thick line. Stila's formula is also waterproof!
I'm getting down to the bottom of my Lancome, so it wouldn't be a fair comparison to swatch it- it's applying really light and I need several passes to get a good black line. But above, you can see Stila's formula swatched on my hand. It's such a dark and pretty black, I've been loving it!
I've used Stila's formula for a couple weeks, and so far so good. I like that it doesn't fade at all after a full day of use and when I rub my allergy eyes it doesn't migrate. It's been lasting in the heat and humidity of a Wisconsin summer like a champ. If I stick with Stila's formula, I'm excited that it comes in lots of exciting shades too!
During the holidays, Lancome often has a train case as a purchase with purchase- I could see myself repurchasing the Artliner to qualify for that, but for now, I think I'm switching to Stila. $10 cheaper and it works just as well so far. The real test will be to see how long the liner lasts before drying up or being used up. I'll keep you posted!
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Dara Clarke, a motor trade chief executive, has died after being struck by lightning.
Mr Clarke was the CEO of White Clarke Group, a company that provides asset finance to the motor trade industry. He was struck by lightning during a charity golf match on 22 May and died in hospital three days later.
Freak incidents like this one, which has been met with sadness and condolences across the automotive industry, always serve as a reminder that accidents can happen in the most unlikely circumstances. It is for this reason that companies should ensure they have both public liability and employers' liability cover as part of their combined motor trade insurance policy; this could protect them should either an employee or a member of the public suffer an injury while on the business premises.
Dara Clarke's career has spanned many sectors and job roles since 1973. He has plied his trade at United Dominion Trust, Barclays Mercantile and Cullen Clarke, first in Ireland and then across Europe.
Together with his business partner, Dr Ed White, since 1992 Mr Clarke had been an active investor in many technological start-ups, automotive service companies and specialist financial service companies under the umbrella of the White Clarke Group. He has left behind a wife, four children and three grandchildren.
In a statement, his company said: "Bringing with him a larger-than-life personality, Dara Clarke's professionalism and expertise wrought a massive influence in the European finance industry."


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Everyone, including patients, the public, GPs and other health workers are invited to submit questions. All questions can be submitted anonymously.
You can submit your question here from 9am on Tuesday March 31.
You can also follow the chat through twitter by following @imperialnhs and hashtags #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth and #ovariancancer.
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Insurance fund which will be ringfenced for CareShield Life to be set up: Gan Kim Yong
SINGAPORE: The Government will set up an insurance fund which will be ringfenced for CareShield Life, a new disability insurance scheme to be launched in 2020, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday (Jul 10).
The fund will be administered by the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board, and be audited annually to ensure that all the monies are accounted for he added.
"All premiums collected for and any returns from investments will remain entirely within the fund and used solely for the benefit of policyholders," he said.
He was speaking during the opening of the parliamentary debate on the Eldershield Review Committee Report.
The Government will inject S$100 million into the CareShield Life insurance fund.
This is to cover a "significant portion" of the costs of including Singaporeans in the future cohorts with preexisting disabilities, said Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor.
The Government will also set up an independent council to provide advice on the administration of the scheme, he said. The council will also regularly review CareShield Life and recommend premiums and payout adjustments to the Government, in accordance with an actuarially sound adjustment framework, he added.
CareShield Life will offer lifetime payouts, with potential payouts increasing for as long as premiums are being paid. These increasing potential payouts will be supported by premiums that will increase over the years.
The Government will provide premium subsidies.
CareShield Life, which will also cover future cohorts of Singaporeans with pre-existing disabilities, will be administered by the Government on a not-for-profit basis, Mr Gan added. This is a change from the administration of ElderShield, which is done by private insurance companies.


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My name is Salome Gallan and I am an artist living in Hammersmith, West London.
I live in a beautiful little pocket that the locals proudly call Brackenbury Village. This area is also popular for hosting the "Artist at Home" event every year and I am planning on joining them in 2020. I feel very lucky to live in this beautiful part of London.
My home is my studio.
This is where most of the magic happens. If you were the blackbird in the cherry blossom tree in our garden, you would be able to keep a close eye on how I do my work.
My energy lies here which makes it a very happy & sacred space to do my work.
I am an abstract artist using acrylic and mixed media.
Bold textures and numerous layers are often used to express feelings and create mysterious stories for the viewer to explore.
I love using vibrant colours that express my feelings, and I also paint about current events and places I have been.
I incorporate movement and a happy flow in some of my work. With my bold pieces and my empathetic nature I always try to create a fun and uplifting experience for the viewer.
I believe in my work and put my heart into what I do. My work is a flow of mindfulness and hidden messages. I absolutely love abstract art, and always follow my intuition when planning a project.
I love to make people smile through my work, and listening to what emotions my work evokes. Most of my work is very colourful and generates an uplifting feeling.
Art was one of my subjects in school, so from the age of 16 years to 18 years I attended an Art school in Cape Town.
In London I studied Graphic and Web Design then went onto studying Interior Design in 2009. The course was combined with Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media and Textiles.
I hope my story will inspire you to do what you love!
You only have one life and doing what you love will make you the happiest version of yourself.
A few things about me:
I am South African
I talk to my plants and cats about everything
I am a Reiki practitioner
I can draw portraits in black and white, but struggle to do abstract in black and white.
I am ambidextrous
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We would like to begin with wishing everyone reading this a very Happy and Prosperous 68th Republic Day. As always, we are proud to be citizens of a country that is known for its diversity and cultural ethnicity across the globe.
26th January is celebrated as the Republic day, marking the replacement of the Government of India Act of 1935 with the Constitution of India. This date was specially selected for the purpose of bring the Constitution into force because on the same date, in 1930, the Declaration of Indian Independence, called the Purna Swaraj, was put into motion by the Indian National Congress.
10 lesser known facts about 26th January:
- India boasts of having the world's longest constitution. It was drafted by a team comprising of intellectual personalities. The team included Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer, Gopalswami Iyengar, TT. Krishnamachary, DP Khaitan, Sir Benegal, Kanyalal Munshi and Md Saadullah led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. It took 2 years and 11 months to draft the Indian Constitution
- At the time of commencement, the constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. Constitution of India now consists of 442 Articles divided into 22 parts and 12 Schedules
- The Republic Day celebrations are centered mainly in the National Capital city of New Delhi. While it is the Prime Minister who is the central character of the celebrations, it is the President who takes the military salute as the Commander in Chief of Indian Armed forces, in Delhi. The Governors take the respective salutes in their respective states
- The President, on this special day, is accompanied by a foreign head of state as the official guest
- The Prime Minister honors thousands of Indian Soldiers who died fighting for the Nation. He places a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the India Gate as a mark of respect to them
- The President unfurls the flag with the 21 gun-salute that involves firing of arms and canons as a naval and military honour. The National Anthem is sung at this time
- The parade and other celebrations take place in Raj Path and almost all the vents happen within the stretch of Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate. The parade begins with winners of gallantry awards saluting the President in open military jeeps, followed by the display of various tanks, missiles and other equipment added to the arsenal of the military. After this, is the march-past of different regiments of the armed forces, police, Home Guards and National Cadet Corps. The President of India, being the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute. This is followed by a vibrant parade comprising tableaux from different States and cultural dances by patriotic school children
- It is on this day that many prestigious bravery awards like the Veer Chakra, Maha Veer Chakra, Param Veer Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Ashoka Chakra are presented to deserving men and women of courage. It is indeed a moment of great pride
- The Republic Day function lasts for 3 days, and ends with a 'Beating Retreat' on 29th January held at Vijay Chowk with the bands of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy performing. This ceremonial performance of the bands of the Indian Defence Forces was started in early 1950's by a certain Major Roberts of the Indian Army
- The Christian hymn, 'abide with me' is one of the most popular tunes played at the function. It is also said to be Mahatma Gandhi's favourite
Many people watch the parade on their TV sets and a patriotic moment engulfs the entire country. Every Indian heart fills with pride when we see the National Flag unfurling on Republic Day. 26th January brings out the patriot in us but not everybody knows how much significance the day holds for us.
Lets pledge to remember that we are, and will always be, Indians – firstly and lastly. Jai Hind !!


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My struggle with weight appears a lot of my blog. I battle daily with issues of food addiction and emotional eating. I am a work in progress. At the beginning of 2015, I vowed to change my eating habits and exercise more.
I succeeded to a degree this year, but in August, injury and pain knocked me off my track. My sciatica flared, causing pain to shoot down my left leg. I have not been able to exercise, and I am losing ground on my weight loss initiative. I am not throwing in the towel, however. I am determined to get back on track which is why I signed up for the latest iRead Book Tour by Laura Fabiani for the book Stop the Diet: I Want to Get Off. (Affiliate link: if you click and purchase, I receive a small percentage of sale.)
Written by Los Angeles-based registered dietitian Lisa Tillinger Johansen, this book is not a quick-fix plan or fad diet. In fact, in the book, Lisa examines numerous quick-fix fad diets in an often witty and humorous way and debunks each diet with reliable scientific, medical facts. She explains why they don't work and details the danger of following them.
Lisa really examines some weird diets such as the O2 diet and the Cotton Ball diet which she tagged, "Cotton Ball Baloney."
After debunking numerous diets, she then proceeds to establish ground rules for common sense dieting including limiting fat in-take, replacing bad carbs with healthier ones, and drinking more water and cutting back on soda and high-sugar drinks. Exercise is also stressed. She also fills the remaining pages with quick tips, that I had not thought of such as, when eating out, ordering an appetizer as your main entree. She qualifies that with making sure you order a healthy appetizer like garlic shrimp with a small vegetable salad, remembering to ask for the dressing on the side.
She also gives detailed exercise information. Did you know that it would take 60 minutes of non-stop walking at 8 mph to burn of an 800 calorie shake from the Jack-in-the-Box? Compare that to just 11 minutes of walking at 3 mph to burn the calories in a small apple!
I enjoyed reading the funny facts about fad diets and also found the ending chapters encyclopedic in their coverage of nutrition and exercise data. The only thing I wish the book included was specific recommendation for meal planning. I believe the book should have included sample menus for up to a week of healthy eating. To make up for this lack, however, Lisa did include a detailed resource list at the end of the book complete with high quality websites on which to find recipes and meal plans.
For more info about the book, check out Lisa's promo video below.
You can also find even more tips at Lisa's websites: fastfoodvindication.com and stopthediet.com, Lisa answers nutritional questions, gives helpful tips, and creates exclusive videos designed to promote a fun and more healthy lifestyle. Also be sure to check out her on her Website, Twitter feed, and Facebook page.
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Lisa Tillinger Johansen bio : A Los Angeles-based registered dietitian who counsels her clients on how to eat healthy for life, she is also the author of award-winning FAST FOOD VINDICATION and STOP THE DIET, I WANT TO GET OFF!. With a background that includes teaching posts at Southern California's largest hospital network, federal grant programs, and community outreach endeavors, Johansen applies her years of clinical and health education experience toward helping others achieve their nutrition goals.
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Township's sewer sale date extended to 760 days
By Richard Gaw
Staff Writer
On Aug. 16, 2016, the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors gave final and unanimous approval to the sale of the township's sewer system to Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, Inc. for the price of $29.5 million. At its June meeting however, the board delivered the news that the sale date for the transaction, originally scheduled to be finalized in one year, has been delayed.
In a letter sent on June 5 by Aqua president Marc Lucca to township solicitor Vince Pompo, the township, its sewer authority and Aqua mutually agreed to extend the date of the sale of the township's sewer system from 365 days to 760 days.
The reasons for the continued delay in the sale are found in the need to interpret the provisions included in Pa. Act 12, signed into law on April 14, 2016, which establishes guidelines in the evaluation of acquired water and wastewater systems in the state, and establishes fair market values for the sale of these utilities.
Following the original agreement of sale with the township nearly two years ago, Aqua filed an application for the sale with the Public Utility Commission (PUC), in order to gain PUC approval for the amount of the sale. Subsequently, the Office of the Consumer Advocate – an independent agency that reviews applications of this kind – filed protests against the application and, as a result of the protests, the application was forwarded to an administrative judge, which then led to hearings on the application for sale.
The administrative law judge then rendered a recommended decision and, subsequently, the PUC approved Aqua's application and the final cost of the sewer sale. Soon after, the Office of the Consumer Advocate appealed the PUC's approval in Commonwealth Court, where an oral argument date to hear the appeal is scheduled for Sept. 12.
An official statement by Aqua, sent to the Chester County Press on June 25, reads: "After Aqua Pennsylvania's application to acquire the New Garden wastewater system was approved by the PUC, the decision was appealed to the Commonwealth Court by the Office of Consumer Advocate, where Aqua and the PUC have been working to ensure affirmation of the PUC's original approval. Aqua and New Garden have extended the agreement of sale as the appeals process continues."
"We made an agreement and we're moving forward," said board chairman Randy Geouque. "I think that Aqua wants to move this forth as quickly as possible. We're the first municipality [in Pennsylvania] to sell its water system, and so they are testing the bells and whistles of the act to make sure that it's going through the proper procedures. Five years from now, transactions of this kind will be able to be expedited more quickly because we have gone through that process."
Once the sale eventually goes through, the township will reap the financial benefits of the transaction.
Aqua will contribute $20,000 toward the township's closing costs, assume responsibility for the system's permits and assets, and be responsible for the provision of wastewater service to customers. Aqua will also complete all modifications, improvements and requirements, in order to meet all regulatory agency requirements, and make all repairs to the sewer system's infrastructure, which would save the township from having to shell out an estimated $12 million over the next four years, as specified in the New Garden Sewer Authority's five-year plan.
Proceeds of the sale will be targeted toward paying off the debt on the sewer system, reserving funds to satisfy pre-existing obligations of the system; establishing capital funds for vehicle and equipment purchases; funding several capital improvement and maintenance needs, such as repairing roads and bridges; establishing a tax stabilization fund to offset future real estate tax increases; and providing funding for the township's park.
Proceeds from the sale are also expected to go into the construction of a new home for the newly-formed Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, a merged cooperative between the New Garden Township Police Department and the West Grove Borough Police Department.


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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Purple Cat
Thanks to Amanda Soule, I got the idea to make Lila a sewing card. My ulterior motive was to buy myself some knitting time, but that didn't work. Also, Lila was very interested in the making of the cat, but not so much in the finished product. After I took this picture, she crayoned over its face. That's OK. Tomorrow I promised her we'd make a lion.
I ripped off the image of the cat from the wonderful "Cleo" books.
Also, I am happy to report that George Harrison is more than earning his keep. Tom takes George to work with him every day, to a residential program for kids with mental health issues. Tom came home today and said, "When I came into the office, there were two messages for George and none for me." Kids are requesting George (who is, after all, a therapy dog) to come hang out with them. I am sure he is helping to quiet nervous systems; he's done that already for me.
Here's a photo Lila took of George Harrison.
And finally, a lovely subtle sign of spring: Tom's winter garlic coming up!
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I write a monthly column for the Denver Business Journal. In June, I focused on Martha Stewart and her recent indictment for obstructing justice and not for the anticipated and hyped probability that she would be charged with insider trading—she wasn't. You can read the full column at
Prior to writing the column, I had viewed the Cybil Shepperd portrayal of Martha that was aired the previous month on national TV. Apparently Martha watched it too, because she sent Cybil a gift basket with a hand-written note (would you expect anything less from Ms. Stewart?) congratulating Cybil and a "ps" that she doesn't whine, complain, shriek the way it was portrayed on the program!
Apparently others were moved to respond—my phone calls and email around the article were overwhelming. Only one writer didn't agree with what I wrote—he felt that I should have focused more on the issue of her lying and the moral ramifications of it. What I told him in my response was that I didn't know if she was lying or telling the truth—only time will tell.
Outside of her driving, tough cookie persona, what I focused on was the fact that she just may have been too successful, too visible, too outspoken, and too perfect. And that ticks people off, and can set one up for the big fall. Now, did Martha screw up? Yes. She should have in the very beginning said that she didn't feel that she did anything wrong, but that she would donate all the money from the stock sale to some cause. It would have been the end of the story.
Did she lie about why she sold the ImClone stock? I don't know—but that's what the Feds are after in the obstruction of justice charge. Claiming her "lie" caused the stock of her company to decline, the Feds in turn claim that it caused financial loss to shareholders and that's a no-no. I'm still waiting to hear about the Feds moving in on Kenneth Lay of Enron and some of his pals. Seems to me that those shareholders were wiped out with a few of his lies that have been proven!
My women responders all said bravo, many adding stories of how they had been set up to some degree in their work lives—of which, they believed that much of the agony and harassment they went through was directly related to their success at the time. None of it was a pretty picture. Until women are treated the same as men, I'm siding with Martha. I ended my column with sharing that I had ordered a "Save Martha" hat. It fits.
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Based on the phenomenal research detailed in my book, Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace, as well as several of my other books, the Forum delivers results that can be implemented immediately upon the attendee's return to the workplace! And the coaching doesn't stop when the session is over — participation in the Forum includes continued access to Judith's coaching and mentoring skills through a special website, email, and phone number. Ever wish you could remember what the trainer said to do in a certain situation? Now you can — Judith will continue to be there even after you've returned to your workplace!
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All sessions are held in Judith's offices in Aurora CO. When weather permits, they are outside, surrounded by beautiful gardens, ponds and charming fountains. Dress is casual and comfortable and food excellent. All it needs is you. Future dates include:
For those of you who would like to take advantage of this program by traveling to our corporate office in the Metro Denver area, we have made special arrangements with the Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast to provide not only lodging and complimentary breakfast in a full-service hotel with views of Cherry Creek Lake, but also transportation to/from Denver International Airport, and to/from The Forum site – all for $89 per night!
To take advantage of this exclusive program and special rates when more than three individuals attend from one organization, call our office at 303-627-9179 or 800-594-0800 now! The August session is slated for the 21st and 22nd—there are five spotsopen as I write this.
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Stop Stabbing Yourself in the Back walks away with being honored as the #3 in the How-To category from the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Described as the CliffsNotes for Self-Help, it is 21 chapters long, with each chapter a mini-book. So, instead of a buying a whole book for dealing with change, or procrastination, or confrontation, or confidence, etc., you get it in nuggets all in one book—just the core info in each chapter—this is a perfect addition to your personal and professional bookshelf.
Judith's Books Journey to Foreign Lands . . .
This past year, four of Judith's books (The Confidence Factor, Smart Money Moves for Kids, Stop Stabbing Yourself in the Back and When God says NO) have been translated in seven languages. Editions are being birthed in China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, India, France and Lebanon.
Latest Book for Health Care Professionals . . .
Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace is available—all 400 pages of it!Selected as the Nurse's Society Book Club feature the summer of 2003, it's the must have for any health care professional. If you work in healthcare or know someone working in health care, this is the perfect book for dealing with conflict and change that is woven throughout the industry. Over 3000 women and men responded to our Conflict and Workplace Abuse surveys-lots of surprises! Available at Amazon.com, Borders.com and Barnes & Noble.com or by calling the Tattered Cover at 800-833-9327.
Speaking of Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace… The Reviews Are In!
Here's what's being said about "Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace" by Dr. Judith Briles:
From the Midwest Book Review:
Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace by author, consultant, research, spokesperson and international speaker Judith Briles is an exhaustively researched, accessibly written, informationally practical guide for workers and employers on a spectrum of health care issues focused upon the importance of preserving a well-regulated workplace when people's lives are at stake every day. Individual chapters instructionally address positive means for handling conflict between employees, the straight scoop on workplace sabotage and how to deal with it, advice on generational differences, and much, much more. Highly recommended for non-specialist general readers with an interest in health care workplace issues, policies, and concerns, as well as offering specifically useable advice for workplaces beyond the field of health care, Zapping Conflict In The Health Care Workplace is a welcome and invaluable addition to personal, professional, corporate, and community library Health & Medicine reference collections.
From The Director (NADONA/LTC):
This outstanding publication is a MUST for every nurse working in long term care, including the director of nursing! By the year 2005, an estimated 11.5 million women and men in the United States will work in the health care industry. Shortages exist in nursing and dental hygienists and assistance. Conflict and sabotage in the "caring" environment of health care is increasing. Instead of actively finding ways and methods to resolve conflict, managers and staff totally disagree on WHY conflict is increasing and on HOW to reduce it. Therefore, they avoid it. Dr. Briles shows why women must eradicate traditional and harmful learned behaviors, why organizations must rebuild their educational offerings to include both clinical and professional development offerings and managers and staff must learn constructive and effective ways to deal with conflict and sabotage when it surfaces.
Speaking . . .
Call our office to check on availability and fees for your group. A few dates are still available for 2003 and several have been booked for 2004-2005.
Consulting . . .
After constant requests, I've allocated a few hours each day for consulting. By the hour or the project, you can schedule an intensive brainstorming session with me. each year, we commit to up to three health care systems to do a combination of on and off-site training, coaching and mentoring. To check available times or if you group qualifies, either call at 800-594-0800 or email me.
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Last Monday, Maine held the first state Opioid Summit and announced plans for these to be regular events as we work to improve our response to the epidemic of addiction and better support people in moving toward treatment and recovery. I was very lucky to have been moved from the waiting list and allowed to attend the event, and wanted to share the resources that I collected. I also wanted to share some thoughts about the event:
- Probably the best thing about the summit was the decision the organizers made to start each session, whether it was a keynote or a breakout, by having someone share their story. Often these were people in recovery, but sometimes they were family or loved ones who had lost someone to the disease of addiction. As anyone who's attended one of WMARI's annual Recovery Rallies would tell you, these stories can be extremely powerful and they're probably the most effective way of getting people to think differently about addiction. They help people to understand that the disease touches us all, rich or poor, black or white, Democrat or Republican, young or old–no one is immune. They help to build empathy, and to break down stigma. These stories were an incredible gift, and presenters throughout the day gave immense praise to the people who were brave enough to share their experiences. I hope that we can do more work in Western Maine to create the conditions for sharing to occur. The "Sharing Our Stories" panel that took place last winter as a part of the OHills Reads project (focused on the book The Seventh Wish) was a great event and we should do more like it.
- There are a TON of people doing good work throughout the state to create Recovery-Ready Communities, and we can learn a great deal just within Maine by connecting with other initiatives doing similar work. This summit could be a good way of checking in with folks every year, but I think that we need to create other opportunities to connect as well.
- Everyone is getting used to people-first language around substance use disorder. Even the Governor's opening remarks included "alcohol or drug abuse," and one of the keynotes used the word "addicts" a few times. This didn't make me think that they're bad people for the choice of words, but it reinforced the idea that the newer, more compassionate and person-first language is something that we're all still getting used to, and it's going to take time.
- It struck me that we, as a society, don't need to punish those living with addiction with our shame and judgement because they punish themselves and carry burdens we can't see (at least not totally).
Please note that the thoughts above don't represent the opinions or positions of WMARI. I'm just one member with one voice.
Here are some things that I picked up from the presenters that day:
- About 8% of all Maine babies born in 2018 were drug-affected (twice the rate of a decade ago)
- Substance Use Disorder has about the same incidence rate as diabetes, but 9 out of 10 people with a SUD don't get any treatment, while 85% of people with diabetes do.
- There's no other disease where we tell people "you have to hit bottom before we'll engage you to take care of your condition."
- Only 8% of referrals to rehab centers come from healthcare
- If an intervention doesn't specifically include LGBTQ+ people (who are at higher risk for SUD), it usually excludes them. Some coalitions put the rainbow on outreach materials to say, "We're not going to call you out, but we know that you're there."
- Some coalitions have partnerships with realtors to encourage clients who are having an Open House to store their Rx meds out of sight or in an unexpected place so that they aren't stolen.
- Providence, RI uses fire stations to connect people with Recovery Coaches in a program called "Safe Stations." Their EMTs can immediately evaluate a person and medically clear them or help identify the level of detox that they might need, and a Coach can be on site within 15 minutes of the person arriving.
- Healthy Acadia organizes Recovery Resource Fairs to connect people with supports and "Building A Recovery Community" potlucks to connect people with each other. Could we try these here?
Now on to the resources!
- Mills Administration Overdose Response Progress Report
- Opioid Related Legislature and Results
- Executive Order to Implement Immediate Responses to the Opioid Epidemic
- Directory of Maine Recovery Residences
- Maine Recovery Community Centers business card
- Recovery Boys free screenings flyer
- Key Ingredients for Creating or Activating a Community Coalition
- Family Restored brochure
- Addiction Specialists brochure
- Maine Harm Reduction Conference save-the-date
- Tobacco and SUP Control Program Prevention Professionals Days save-the-date
- Promises and Pitfalls of Treating Addiction article
- Telehealth 101
- Qualidigm: Supporting State Efforts to Address the Opioid Epidemic
- Controlled Substance Stewardship Program for Maine
- 2019 Maine Opioid Summit agenda
- 2019 Maine Opioid Summit breakout sessions
Please note that sharing these doesn't represent an endorsement by WMARI. I'm just passing along everything that was provided to me that day, in hopes that it might help someone else connect to a resource or learn something they were curious about.
Got questions about anything? Please feel free to reach out to me via email@example.com or 739-6222.
-Brendan Schauffler, WMARI member


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The only time it's really too late to get life insurance is after you're dead! But seriously, if you're older than 70 it becomes pretty difficult to get affordable coverage, because insurance companies figure you've pretty much got one foot in the grave already at that point.
You can get term life insurance pretty easily up until about age 70, and there are a few policies available past that point, depending on your health situation. But you really shouldn't need life insurance when you're that age and older. Hopefully, you've invested, saved, and set aside enough money to pay burial expenses and for a spouse—if you have one—to live on after you're gone.
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Gen-7 will be "revolutionary, not evolutionary", says Toyota boss
Toyota Racing Development's David Wilson says NASCAR's next-generation car will be a "massive undertaking" that can lead to a revolutionary step for the Monster Energy Cup Series.
NASCAR met with team owners on Friday before the Daytona 500 in an attempt to reach consensus on the scope of its Generation 7 car, which is planned for introduction in 2021.
Legendary team chief Roger Penske said of those talks: "I think we are really talking about Gen-7 for NASCAR and not just the car or engine. I think it's the show. It's the length of the races. It's where we're going to run.
"Are we going to run more races at night? Short tracks? Let's call it Gen-7 for NASCAR and not just the car."
Following that meeting, NASCAR then met with the OEMs on Sunday morning. When asked by Motorsport.com what was on Toyota's Gen-7 wishlist going into that, Wilson replied: "The two pillars that NASCAR have identified are both important to Toyota, and that is relevancy as well as cost management. For the greater good of the sport, we need a model that is more sustainable than we have today.
"As OEMs, we would like to see more relevancy not just to what we're selling, but more technological relevancy. There's a lot that can be done in that regard, whether it's independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering – it was only in 2007 they switched to unleaded fuel. In 2012 it was fuel injection, so kinda late to the party in each of these areas.
"The difference with Gen-7 is that it will be a revolutionary step, not an evolutionary step like a lot of these have come before. So it's a massive undertaking, a massive consideration and a tremendous amount of work to do if the goal is 2021.
"When you hear 'Gen-7', the association is with Gen-6 – it's just a car and parts. But, really, this particular initiative is much more global than that, it's about the schedule, where we race, how often, the nature of the races, the tracks, the fans.
"Gen-7 is an umbrella of a lot of that."
Wilson said that the steps taken with the Gen-6 car, which allowed manufacturers to incorporate styling cues to the NASCAR bodyshape, proved that the three manufacturers could work together for the common good while retaining a level aerodynamic playing field.
"[The meeting with] our fellow OEMs was about the process that we'll use and how we move this ball down the field," added Wilson.
"The good news is that Gen-6, which I qualify as one of the best initiatives in the modern-day NASCAR world, that came from the OEMs working together – where we communized parts and opened stuff up, to incorporate our styling.
"And then working with NASCAR on how we create the parity. Great, we have our own styling in it, but we need to retain the fairness quotient in the process.
"We built a template on how to work together in cooperative fashion as competitors. In terms of the scope, this is Gen-6 times 20. We're not just talking about a body."
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One entry electronic visa for foreigners available in Kazakhstan
Almaty. January 3. KazTAG - One entry electronic visa is available for foreigners in Kazakhstan, reports the press-service of the embassy of Kazakhstan to Russia.
"Since January 1 2019 the procedure of one entry electronic visa has been introduced in Kazakhstan. The electronic visa (business, tourist or medical - is registered on the base of invitation by Kazakhstani side registered in the migration service department of MIA RK," reads the message.
Foreigners can enter and leave the territory of Kazakhstan using a valid e-visa only through the checkpoints of the international airports of Astana and Almaty.
"Tourist electronic visas are available for citizens of 117 states, business and medical treatment - 23 states. The electronic visa is valid only for the recipient of the visa and does not apply to accompanying persons. Paid consular fees are non-refundable," reads the statement.
A step-by-step algorithm for processing an electronic visa is available at www.vmp.gov.kz.
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Tenaha Tiger Update, April 5
April 5, 2018-JH Track District in San Augustine; Innovation Planning Committee Meeting 4:00 pm;
April 6, 2018-Baseball vs Woden 4:30 pm Home; Elementary Field Trip to Shreveport Aquarium; State Robotics in Hutto
April 7, 2018-State Robotics in Hutto
April 9, 2018-HS Track District Prelims in Shelbyville
April 10, 2018-Baseball vs Martinsville 4:30 pm Home; STARR Eng I; Gr 4 & 7 Writing; Gr 5 & 8 Math
April 11, 2018-HS Track District Finals in Shelbyville; STARR Gr 5 & 8 Reading
April 12, 2018-STARR Eng II; Elementary Field Trip Lufkin Zoo
April 13, 2018-Baseball vs Gary 6:00 pm There; STARR Make-Up
April 14, 2018-Prom 8:00 pm ( Pics at &:30 pm)
April 16, 2018-Book Fair; Cheerleader Practice 4-6 pm
April 17, 2018-Ag Huntsville Field Trip; Baseball vs Shelbyville 4:30 pm Home
April 19, 2018-Dual Credit in Center; Area HS Track in San Augustine
April 20, 2018-Baseball vs Timpson 6:00 pm There; End 5th Grading Period
April 21, 2018-Cheer TryOuts 10:00 am
April 23, 2018-Kindergarten Roundup begins; Beginning 6th Grading Period
April 24, 2018-Baseball vs Joaquin 4:30 pm Home; Spring Concert & Awards Banquet @ 6:00 pm
April 25, 2018-10th Grade-Women in Energy @ Panola; 7th Grade Band Contest in Lufkin; Kindergarten Cap/Gown Pics/Graduation Pics/Individual and Group
April 27, 2018-HS Track Regional's in Palestine
MS Robotics competition results:
4th grade-Adrain Ramirez placed 3rd and the team of Cade Sims and Ezekiel Martinez placed 6th!
Way to go Robotics!
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Invitation to Public Meeting
The Tenaha community is invited to attend a public meeting hosted by the Tenaha ISD District of Innovation Committee to consider the final version of the proposed District of Innovation (DOI) exemption plan. Details of the proposed DOI plan can be found on the district's website at www.tenahaisd.com .
Join us for a public meeting regarding:
TISD District of Innovation Plan
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Tenaha ISD Boardroom
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Tenaha, Texas 75974
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How To Clean The World's Most Iconic Landmarks
Features & Advice Barry Kaufman November 05, 2014
PHOTO: You're going to need a bigger bucket. (Courtesy of Thinkstock)
Among the many things that probably don't cross your mind when you travel to a distant location and take in a famous landmark, we've already covered "How long does it take to build that?"
But it turns out traveling to somewhere new, standing in awe of an iconic structure, and being struck by odd picayune thoughts must be a trend, because along comes a new infographic that dares to ask the question, "How do they keep that thing clean?"
It's a fair point, especially when you consider that if we fail to clean our home for a week, we suddenly find ourselves staring down a small army of dust bunnies. While simply hosing everything down in Febreze may work at home, it's a trickier proposition at, say, the Acropolis, where ancient statues fight the both decay of ages and the smog of being in the middle of a very crowded city.
So how exactly do you keep these monuments and landmarks clean? Thanks to Hassle.com, you have your answer.
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Among the 15 cast members are the British actors Robert Aramayo, who portrayed a young Ned Stark, and Joseph Mawle, who played Benjen Stark on HBO's medieval fantasy hit "Game of Thrones."
Others coming to "Lord of the Rings" include British theatre actor Owain Arthur, British-Iranian actress Nazanin Boniadi, Australian actor Tom Budge, British actress Morfydd Clark, and Slovak-American actress Ema Horvath, the company said.
"After undertaking an extensive global search, we are delighted finally to reveal the first group of brilliant performers who will take part in Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings' series," showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay said in a statement.
"These exceptionally talented women and men are more than just our actors, they are the newest members of an ever-expanding creative family that is now working tirelessly to bring Middle-earth to life anew for fans and audiences worldwide," they added.
The TV adaptation will explore new storylines preceding author J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring," the first installment in the famed fantasy trilogy set in the fictional land of Middle-earth.
Amazon announced the cast at a Television Critics Association event where TV networks preview upcoming shows.
The series still has a "few key roles left to cast," said Vernon Sanders, Amazon's co-head of television.
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The way in which we work means a lot to our health as well as our work productivity. We spend a large part of our time in the office, sitting still in front of a computer. Many people find it a challenging to leave that space, to step outside and breathe fresh air or enjoy a natural space. So having some time outside every day can help you feel healthier, happier, and calmer. It can even increase our brain activity and productivity.
How to get outdoor time if you can't leave the office? The answer could be a corporate garden. A great addition to any company's wellness program, a garden has a number of advantages for employees. Here are the top three:
- A good coordination in work
A garden gives employees a chance to interact with each other and nature in a relaxed and beautiful space. This encourages a pleasant work environment. If working in or on the garden is encouraged, it can also give employees a shared sense of ownership and commitment to a long-term project that is not directly work-related. In any office, a small portion of green could be maintained with the help of Sydney landscaping services offered by professionals.
- A form of exercise
Walking around or working in a garden allows employees a chance to exercise, even if it is in a low-key way. Any exercise is better than no exercise – the benefit being healthier employees and therefore less productivity down-time for the company.
- A chance to breathe
Even for a few minute outdoors can have significant physical and mental health benefits. Stepping outside into a green space to breathe fresh air can improve mental agility and encourage a positive attitude. Also, sometimes all we need to do to de-fuse a tense situation or reverse a bad day is step away from your desk, go outside, and breathe.
The garden in the office premises can be maintained by a group of employees daily, however, the office should encourage all the staffs to participate in the upkeep of garden area when their work schedule allows them to do.
For a good landscape design Bondi you can hire a professional or landscape architect as they have good knowledge of landscaping starting from planning to designing for maintenance. As they look into all the elements like soil, texture, boundary, lightning etc.The professionals hired to provide proper landscaping service as whether the lawn is looking beautiful and functioning properly, provide walkways, driveways in the corporate garden for peoples, also gives the proper lightning and which type of plantation is to be used their which shrubs and flowers are to be grown in shady or sunny area.


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A bartender at a hip new Brooklyn Bridge Park hotel became the venue's surprise star performer after picking up a guitar and astonishing his managers as they prepared to open.
Micah Woods has since started performing sets in the lobby lounge of Barry Sternlicht's 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. The hotel, which delayed opening after the area was flooded during Hurricane Sandy, also features a 4,000-square-foot 10th-floor bar with views of the Manhattan skyline.
The rooftop bar will open in May and looks set to be a hot summer venue.


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Megan first discovered her love of Disney during a family trip in third grade. Though her trip only included a day at the Magic Kingdom and a day at Epcot, the trip sparked her love of all things Disney. She returned to Walt Disney World in her senior year of high school and made a special trip to Disneyland Paris during a vacation a few years later. She was lucky enough to visit Disneyland for the first time in 2006. Shortly after that trip she learned of the Disney Endurance Series and decided to take up running in order to find excuses for more trips to Disney. To date she has completed four half marathons in Walt Disney World and recently completed her first marathon! She hopes to complete the Coast-to-Coast challenge in 2011.


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Journal of Symplectic Geometry
Volume 11 (2013)
Number 2
Packing numbers of rational ruled four-manifolds
Pages: 269 – 316
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4310/JSG.2013.v11.n2.a5
We completely solve the symplectic packing problem with equally sized balls for any rational, ruled, symplectic four-manifolds. We give explicit formulae for the packing numbers, the generalized Gromov widths, the stability numbers, and the corresponding obstructing exceptional classes. As a corollary, we give explicit values for when an ellipsoid of type $E(a, b)$, with $\frac{b}{a} \in \mathbb{N}$, embeds in a polydisc $P(s,t)$. Under this integrality assumption, we also give an alternative proof of a recent result of M. Hutchings showing that the embedded contact homology capacities give sharp inequalities for embedding ellipsoids into polydisks.
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Scoil Pól Latest News
Welcome to our News Page! Here you will find all the Latest happenings here in Scoil Pól!
Scoil Pól take part in SEINN 2015
Congratulations to the Scoil Pól choir who sang so beautifully at the Seinn concert 2015 in th University Concert Hall in Limerick last Thursday the 19th of March. A special mention and congratulations to our 4 soloist, Brian O'Keeffe, Niamh Murphy, Peter McMahon and Aoife O'Sullivan who represented the school so wonderfully. We are are very proud of you well done to all.
Well Done to All involved!
Here are some shots from the fantastic performance of 'Fit For Anything'
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Scoil Pól's TYs present 'Fit For Anything'
Back by popular demand!!
Scoil Pól TY present 'Fit For Anything' by Michael Dennehy, for one EXTRA night. This production will run on Thursday the 16th of April, in Glenroe Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm with curtain up at 8pm sharp. The play is set in a pub. Three wives are fed up with their husbands lazy carry on and decide to hire a fitness trainer to sort them out, while they take a holiday in Jamaica, with hilarious results. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Student Enterprise Awards 2015
Months of hard work with an innovative business idea paid off for a group of Transition Year students last week as they came home with the 'Best Marketing Campaign' Award from the Student Enterprise Awards in Limerick run by the Limerick Enterprise Board.
The mini company named 'Sugar and Spice' produced cosmetic products in the form of a lip balm and facial scrub made from all natural ingredients.
Seachtain na Gaelige 2015
Thosaigh Seachtain na Gaeilge ar an 9ú lá de Mhárta. Ghlac na daltaí sa Chéad Bhliain páirt in imeachtaí éagsúla I rith na seachtaine. D'fhoghlaim gach éinne conas damhsa Gaelach a dhéanamh sa halla. Céilí ceart a bhí againn I ndáiríre. Ansin bhí poc cruinn againn agus d'éirigh le Michael Brazil Carroll, Donal Healy, Lelia Riordan agus Colm O Keeffe na duaiseanna a bhuachan. Ní féidir dearmad a dhéanamh ar an Tráth na gCeist ranga. Bhí ardchaighdeán ag na daltaí agus ar deireadh bhí an bua ag P. As, J. Barrett, C.Duggan, E. Anderson agus B.Howard.
Scoil Pól Students Awarded
Scoil Pól students have been honoured by the Techno Teachers Assocation and the Kemmy school of business in UL. We'd like to offer our congratulations to all students involved.
Neven McGuire Cookery Demonstration
Scoil Pól are delighted to announce that Neven McGuire will be doing a cookery demonstration in assoication with Scoil Pól, in the Charleville Park Hotel on the 7th May 2015.
Tickets are €20 and are available from the office in Scoil Pól and the Charleville Park Hotel.
This includes a cheese and wine reception. They will also be a display of local Artisan food products prior to the cookery demonstration.


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Top Dairy Free Ice Cream Alternatives For Summer Fun
It's hot out and it's time for frosty treats to snack on to try to stay cool in the summer heat. Summer is synonymous with ice cream, but what do you do if you don't do dairy? Fortunately, there are a lot of options for those who can't or would prefer not to have dairy in their cold summer snacks. These are some of our favourites:
Why they're awesome: We love these ethically-sourced, all-organic, and minimally-processed freezies. They are fruit based primarily but some contain coconut cream.
Where to find them: in Vancouver at Whole Foods Market, August Market, Be Fresh Market by SPUD, Edible Canada on Granville Island, Fluffy Kittens, La Grotta Del Frommagio, MakerLabs, Marche St George, Organic Acres Market, Scent of a Sandwich, Uncommon Cafe, , and Wilder Snail. You can also find them in Delta at Westham Island Herb Farm and at Rustic Roots Health Food in Langley.
DeeBee's Organics TeaPops
Why they're awesome: These popsicles are free from refined sugars, gluten, dairy and genetically modified ingredients. They're also certified organic, vegan and kosher, too. Their bases are tea and super fruits.
Where to find them: Whole Foods Market, SPUD delivery service, Choices Market and Safeway.
Screamin Brothers
Why they're awesome: We scream for these big flavours of non-dairy ice cream in big & little tubs as well as bars. They are fair trade, organic, kosher, gluten free and free of the ten most common food allergens. They have a coconut milk base.
Where to find them: Whole Foods Market, Save on Foods, Loblaws, PriceSmart, Cooper's Foods, Thrifty's, Green's Market, Urban Fare, Lee's Market, Fresh Street Market, Budget Foods, Pomme Market, Co-op Food Store, Jarry's Market, IGA.
Frozen Coconut
Why they're awesome: Another serious favourite non-dairy ice cream, made with an organic coconut milk base. Their ingredients are fair trade, non-GMO, gluten free, lactose free, peanut/nut free, soy free, and vegan.
Where to find them: Whole Foods Market, Urban Fare, Marketplace IGA, Thrifty Foods, Meinhardt Fine Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Buy-Low Foods, Nesters Market, Save on Foods, Pomme Market, Surrey Natural Foods, Cooper's Foods, Nature's Fare, Donald's Market and Famous Foods.
Fiasco Gelato
Why they're awesome: We love that they are are committed to sourcing the best ingredients from around the world, and as locally as possible. From blueberries grown in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia to unpasteurized honey from High River, Alberta. Our favourite flavours are Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt, Strawberry Rhubarb and Mango Pinneapple.
Where to find them: Whole Foods Market, Save on Foods, Loblaws, Thrifty's, Nester's Market, Pomme Market, IGA & more.
Nora's Plant Based Ice Cream
Why they're awesome: Yeah Nora's! We agree that plant-based ice cream should feel like a treat, not a sacrifice. We love their classic flavours and short, recognizable whole food ingredients, we don't miss dairy one bit.
Where to find them: Whole Foods Market, Marketplace IGA, Save on Foods, Thrifty Foods, Meinhardt Fine Foods, Strong's, Spud.ca, & Donald's Market
Why they're awesome: Yonanas is a countertop kitchen gadget that turns frozen fruit, including bananas, into frozen treats. There are all sorts of recipes available on their website suitable for those who are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free & soy-free. You can use your own organic fruit as well.
Where to find them: You can order yours online or purchase in store from Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Best Buy.
Other ways to make your own!
Check out of Healthy Summer Pinterest board for tons of flavour combinationas and recipes to try out! Let us know in the comments which ones you try!


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Progress! I'm almost there now, but I currently have a picture of myself in my head as a very very bitter and angry seventy or eighty year old man, still hilariously addicted to Dancehall and Soca, constantly feeling the NEED to defend the music of 'my day' against whatever people will be listening to in forty or fifty years. I do consider myself, happily, a very modern person, however, I'm firmly of the belief that "modern" will one day very soon cease of that particular current day and instead mean RIGHT NOW -- forever. Until that day comes, however (if it hasn't already) (biggup Dancehall) (I mean actual Dancehall) I'll be one of the most ardent supporters of today's musicians and one of the most beautiful reasons why is STYLE. I'm damn curious what fans and other artists of just a decade and a half ago would think of someone like Aidonia or Busy Signal or Saïk. All of whom, while supremely talented, have styles, or elements within their styles are completely and wholly emblematic of the passage of time. They sound like DJ's from the future and, really, while they couldn't, in full, have existed in any other era besides their own, what they do, particularly in the cases of Aidonia and Saïk, seem to be pure (and WICKED) mechanical advances on the works of some of their most talented predecessors. Still, despite the lyrically Darwinian performances of Saïk and Aidonia and the full on assault on musical tradition of Busy, to my opinion, the most clear case of 'the signs of the times' is definitely the presence of one Byiome Muir, better known as I-Octane. The arrival and subsequent rise to power of the Clarendon born artist, while damn remarkable in terms of how quickly and forceful it has been, shouldn't really be much of a surprise. In fact, you can almost say that it was PREDICTED by many. As a direct musical 'descendent' of the likes of Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Anthony B and others -- artists who made their respective names as either cultural/spiritual lights or in the Dancehall, before adding the other dimension to their style -- Octane has managed to take things a step further. His style is one bathed equally in the Roots and Dancehall arenas and the result is, very cleverly, one of the most interesting artists to emerge in Reggae in a very, very long time.
|Busy! [as hell]
Within that very unique style, Octane has become a very nice contrast to some of his more rootical peers such as Etana and especially Tarrus Riley (more on him later). While they've also exhibited a level of musical evolution, they've done so within the very familiar settings of traditional Roots Reggae. Octane clearly hasn't, his style is one which is so wonderfully rough around the edges that it, again, literally takes the genre and reshapes it just a bit and we can well look forward to, a decade on, young artists coming up and saying that they grew up listening to I Octane day and night. Octane's winning formula has gone over so well with fans, starting a few years back with songs like 'Stab Vampire' and 'Gun Rise' with Teflon (another young[er] artist with an interesting mix, although in his case, Teflon seems more comfortable doing Roots OR Dancehall, and not necessarily so much doing both simultaneously) and he's developed into not only one of the most well known Reggae artists on the scene today, but EASILY one of the genre's most consistent lights as well.
So, with such a quick history behind oneself, the next step is pretty evident and we've now arrived there. Back in 2010 we began to hear rumours that an album was coming from I Octane and although it's taken a couple of years, we're now there as out now is the very much anticipated debut album, "Crying For The Nation". The album was actually given a release date of last October, I believe, before VP Records jumped on board to handle the distribution. On the controls are a variety of different maestros, however, the album is executively guided by the same Robert Livingston who is best known as probably the second biggest reason you know the name Shaggy as not belonging to a cartoon (behind, of course, Shaggy himself) (biggup Shaggy). I was REALLY looking forward to this album and I'd been hoping to hear it now for pretty much the past three years, after when it became clear to me (and everyone else) that I Octane had some serious superstar potential. While the style is very much that is rough, as I said, it's also one which is very radio and fan friendly. It's not the sleek and refined on top of refined and pristine type of vibes that you're going to get from Riley and Duane Stephenson and the likes, but you can't hear Octane's music and say that it's limited to a certain side of the music because, again, he mixes so many different things in and does so, so effortlessly, that so many people have gravitated towards it. All of that would make expectations high also, and it did, but really in terms of quality, while you can argue about something being "GREAT" or "AMAZING", there was absolutely no way that this was going to be a bad album. You could even construct an album wholly on proven hits from the artist over the past few years and have a project which is likely to do very well from Octane and really one of the real highlights of Reggae albums in 2012. In a sense, that's what VP and Livingston has done with "Crying To The Nation", with a bit of nice twists and turns thrown in to catch the eyes and they just always do that anyway. So, to the surprise of absolutely no on in particular, the album is stellar from beginning to end and it becomes a near perfect introduction to I Octane for newer fans and a pure confirmation of talent, as if we needed such a thing, to people like you and I.
'Lose A Friend'
My first thought about the album after really digging into it was that it might've been somewhat late in order to show I Octane in his brightest light. He's just had SO many big tunes that came even a year before its release that you wouldn't want to put them on the album (no 'My Life') ["no easy like 1, 2, 3"] ["no easy like do re me"] (BOOM!) and remain current AND add a few other things, it's impossible. But as active as he's been, thankfully, he's rarely dropped a tune which isn't readily available to the masses. Speaking of shining brightly, that's exactly what the infectious 'Rules Of Life' does which opens the debut set from I-Octane, "Crying To The Nation". I am going to talk about this tune, but I first have to mention how the chorus has completely captivated my daughter - "play oh eh eh song." And she isn't the only one, but I'm easily entertained. This delightful tune is a newer piece, specifically for the album I believe, and it's a special tune. Octane's rugged vocals don't sound like something which would spice such a bouncing riddim this nicely but they do and they do with a very upful and inspiring message on the big opener. Next up is the more familiar big sufferer's anthem, 'Help I Please'. This song is pretty HARSH if you really [over] listen to it, it's a very loud and ringing tune, but it doesn't really present itself like that initially. Whatever your idea behind its make-up, however, you can well feel the passion in the intent behind it, yet as it goes on, Octane changes things up just a bit, but in the process makes his message even more urgent and noticeable. The tune is one of the bigger here and is another piece quite difficult to shake from the brain as well. And wrapping up the first batch of songs for "Crying To The Nation" is my choice of the album's finest showing, the Dean Fraser produced 'Vanity Will Come'. This one . . . I spent a LOOOOOOONG time enjoying - It is a BEAUTIFUL song! Octane speaks on the many struggles youths can face in attempting to rise themselves out of poverty and it goes in so many other directions as well, in particular how important it is for people to maintain a proper course in life and overcome so many aspects of it.
"Fling a bag a salt pon ghetto people like a frog you know
But mi come fi tell unuh the truth, mi nah con unuh
So ghetto youth be careful how you take on the streets -
Left unuh parents inna heap
I nah come fi fling bag a salt like a frog you know
Defend Black Woman dem wi have you know
Cut and clear di way so ghetto youth dem nah trod di wrong avenue
Bring out di glory weh unuh have in you!"
As I said, "Crying To The Nation" is very much a blend of well known songs with new[er] pieces thrown in as well and because of that, if you're even somewhat of a casual fan of I-Octane's you're likely to find yourself going down the tracklist and really being pleased by what you see, even before vibing the album. Surely you'll remember one of the biggest hits of Octane's entire career, the scathing 'Nuh Love Inna Dem'. Here is the PERFECT example of the artist mixing different styles in a single track. The direction of this song is certainly a more Roots-centric one, but just about else everything about puts it near the Dancehall spectrum and it also adds quite a bit of SPICE to the album as well, but you don't need me to tell you that now. Immediately following that tune is another one certain to be recognizable to fans, the obligatory ganja tune, 'Puff It'. This is probably one of the better lyrical performances that I've heard from Octane . . . Like EVER, especially as the song progresses as he really focuses and it gets kind of funny, but damn hypnotic at the same time.
"Cah mi need dis fi inhale & exhale
Mi have nuff high grade -
Mi nah save it fi a next day
Doctor dem tek a x-ray
And seh mi lungs dem black lak di ashtray
Yow, mi nah nah stop puff it
Mi sew it up wid knife or cutlass
And now mi woman ah complain 'a what kinda love dis?'
A rough love so hushes!"
Later, there's a new take on an older track as 'Missing You' gets a brand new rinse courtesy of Agent Sasco. The original Cashflow (who do quite a bit of work on this album) vibed track wasn't one of my favourites, but I enjoy this one so much more and HOPEFULLY, I Octane can return the guesting role later this year when HOPEFULLY Sasco delivers his own new album. 'Once More', while not such a grand deviation from 'Missing You' is definitely a song that I do like. That song just has such a BRIGHT feel to it that it's really difficult not to get drawn in on that case and with it being a tune that is pretty much sang by Octane, it's a very well done and colourful lover's piece. The HUGE title track brings the album named after it to its gorgeous end and this is a song which, it should go without saying (but I'm going to say it anyway) is one of the best on the album and one of the most STERLING of Octane's career. You have this vastly vibed tune which gets larger and larger after every spin through, even these days. Still, with ALLLLL of that being said (and with a lot more to say still) the single most recognizable track on the album is 'Lose A Friend'. TEARS! Love the song and everyone else does too!
As for the newer tunes on the album, 'All We Need Is Love', expectedly, has caught a great deal of attention and probably largely due to that "featuring Tarrus Riley" segment attached to the end of the album. A combination with Riley and Octane is something really big and the tune does not disappoint at all! There's a bonafide future hit on an album which is brimming with them. Also pretty expected is the fact that VP stuck out Alborosie, yet again, for a combination on one of their albums. Here, he chimes in on the excellent 'Space For All of Us' (I got this album so long ago that this song wasn't even on board, 'Still Holding On', another big tune, was in its place) which arguably has just as much potential as the tune preceding it. Also new to me is 'System A Beat Dem', which is GOLD. This tune is sonically such a joy to listen to and then you get into the lyrics and what explodes is this very intelligent social commentary with this cool delivery. That's a song which is so powerful and such a mighty example of what Octane can do well that you really want to see it get a big push in some way. BOOM! 'Zion Awaits' is a very different sounding tune, but not a bad one at all. It will probably take a bit of 'tilling' (did you catch that???), but it's in there, it's a big big track. Also rather metabolically challenged is the Seanizzle steered 'No More Violence' (biggup I-Octane for almost always saying his producer's name so we don't have to look it up when I don't know it). This song is an antiviolence piece (duh), but it's a pretty personal one to my ears because it's written basically from the perspective of someone outside looking in, extremely closely, but it comes so close to drifting on the inside also, which makes it somewhat complex, but no less harder on the ears and the senses. Oh and the riddim is BIG! There's also the curiously titled 'The Master's Plan', which caught my attention quite awhile before even hearing it. This effort is kind of a Gospel-ish song [not really what I'd normally call "traditional Gospel", but not far from it either] and a straight forward chant, which is slightly out of the norm of what you typically get from Octane, but clearly it isn't outside of his capabilities and we're actually still trying to find out what is. And finally is the slightly older 'L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.'. Do I like this song? Of course I do. While not one of my favourites on "Crying To The Nation" (and nor am I very fond of the spelling bee type of tracks), this one has something very broad about it and somewhere in that space, apparently, is something for my ears and the same can be said for this entire album.
Overall, I don't think a great case needs to be made on the quality of this album (even though I just spent 2400+ words doing exactly that), because of who we're dealing with here. Consistency is a beautiful thing, I don't know if I-Octane will EVER have an album that he's interested in making be less than VERY GOOD, because his style is one, all of his own doing, which lends itself so well to an album form. These are sixteen big tracks and that's very substantial! Also enormously substantial is I-Octane, himself. I've been so impressed by his music and the way he's presented himself over the past few years and, as I said, I was so much looking forward to dealing with this one and now I'm already looking forward to the next one. "Crying For The Nation", as large as it clearly is, is only the first step in a career which figures to bring in even bigger works from an artist whose very presence and talent is as much of a testament to the 'new school' of Reggae music as any thing or any one else that you're going to find. EXCELLENT!
Rated: 4.85/5
VP Records
CD + Digital
Review #348


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Tips To Help You Achieve a Better Work Life Balance
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You certainly can't knock the tenacity of The A52s. They're not fairweather players and don't let a downpour put them off as they proved at a recent Wirksworth Farmers Market.
They rocked in the rain as the wind buffeted their gazebo and autumn leaves fell like confetti around them.The lively music lifted the spirits of the hardy shoppers wading their way through the deepening mud and the band definitely deserved the applause which greeted the end of each number.
It was the imminent launch of their first album Joy Mining Machinery at a gig in Wirksworth Town Hall which brought four members of the six-piece band to the town for a promotional performance.
And if the reception they were getting at the market was anything to go by I suspect they achieved their aim.
They took a break to chat to artsbeat about how it all started back in 2008 when three mates sitting around a kitchen table in Parwich were encouraged by their families to give it a go.
"We all either sang or played an instrument and our wives said you should form a band. It may have been to get us out of the house I guess…" joked the artist Lewis Noble who sings and plays the guitar and piano accordian for the band.
"We started off meeting and practising together in my art studio and at first we just performed for family and friends. We were just having fun and enjoying the music," he explained.
Chris 'Mando Man' Radlett, who (you've guessed it) plays the mandolin for the band recalled one practice session where they were actually discussing whether or not they should stand up for their first gig in a pub. "That's how rock and roll we were back then," he said with a laugh.
The name, they insist, was a joke which stuck and, in case anyone hasn't got it, is in reference to the road on which they all spend a great deal of time travelling backwards and forwards from their homes to Derby and Nottingham.
Alongside Chris and Lewis the other band members are: Chad Bean who plays the recorder and saxophone, Ben Blant on fiddle and bass, Mark Simmons on drums and guitarist Mike 'Champagne' Hughes, who earned his nickname for once having a bottle of bubbly clipped to his mic stand during a performance.
By 2012 The A52s had gained quite a following for their music, best described as folk-tinged rock and with recognition came invitations to perform at the Y-Not and Bearded Theory Festivals.
That encouraged them to push themselves further and for the last couple of years they have focused on writing original songs inspired by living in Derbyshire.
"Eventually we realised that we had actually written enough original material to make an album and it seemed like a good idea to give it a go.
"We didn't know what would happen but here we are. It is a really big deal for us and we are very excited," said Chad.
The band recorded the album in the bedrooms of children who have gone to university as makeshift studios and designed the album cover using artwork by Lewis and a concept from a graphic designer friend Keith Willingham.
"The name Joy Mining Machinery is a way of saying that The A52s are a positive mechanism for enjoying life with friends, family and our audiences – all people without whom we couldn't have done this," added Chad.
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January 16, 1948-September 10, 2019
Today, my aunt Ruth died at the age of 71. She was my mother's "Baby Sister." It was brain cancer.
I wish I could say hers was a life well lived. I wish I could say she achieved all of her hopes and dreams. She was loved, but her life was not perfect. Growing up, the cycles of abuse that echoed throughout generations of my working class Irish family must have taken its toll. Sitting next to her in this photo is her husband Barry, a man who died in a boating accident not too long after this photograph was taken, leaving her alone to raise my older cousin Jeff, whom I admired and looked up to. Given the hand that life dealt her, I think she did a pretty good job of it. He's a pretty neat guy who's a professional DJ and loves paintball, and has a son of his own.
During the times I had the opportunity to spend time with my aunt Ruth, she was very sharp, intelligent, and witty. She would speak very fast as she said something witty, but she never seemed to let anyone get too close. I wanted to get to know her better, but I was afraid. I knew she wanted more out of life, but her darkness was holding her back. Sometimes, she would disappear into that darkness, but my brave mother would always go looking for her in that darkness to bring her back out into the light that shone from her love and the love of family. Whenever I saw Aunt Ruth after my mother had brought her back into the light at Christmas time, she had a look in her eye that reminded me of a dog that had been beaten too much. All I could do was hug her. I had no words of comfort to offer.
She didn't die alone. My mother brought her into the light of her love one last time, bringing her baby sister into her home so she could take care of her. My mother would always be there for her with a compassion and understanding that knew no bounds. I'm certain my mother's unconditional love for her baby sister comes from knowing far better than any of us what her baby sister had to go through in life that thrust her into her darkness. My mother made sure her baby sister got to see her son one last time mere days before she died. She made sure her baby sister got to speak to me on the phone before she lost the ability to hold a conversation from her aggressive brain cancer, and I want to remember those final words she was able to speak to me forever. Words that she struggled to vocalize at the same quick rate she used to. How generous of her to give me those words in the final days of her life, it was the greatest gift anyone could offer.
I suppose, given the love of my mother and her other two sisters, my aunt Ruth did live a full and wonderful life. I credit this love for helping my aunt live to the age of 71. She left me a great cousin in her son, and her legacy is the evidence that love is the light that helps all of us find our way out of our own darkness. I only wish I could have hugged her one last time, and that's what is breaking my heart right now.
Love you, aunt Ruth.


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Dr. Matt Stefanelli, MD, FEBOPRAS, MBA
Medical Doctor (France)
French and European Board Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon
Dr. Matt Stefanelli is a double French & European board certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon. He is a fellow and a member of the French College of Plastic Surgery (CFCPRE) & the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).
Dr. Stefanelli is working in private practice in Paris & Dubai. His main activities are Aesthetic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery with a special interest on Genitals & Buttocks Aesthetics. Dr. Matt Stefanelli is also an anatomist and the Scientific Director of iClass Anatomy, the International Anatomy School for Aesthetic Medicine & Plastic Surgery, based in Paris & Dubai.
Dr. Matt Stefanelli is the Secretary of 2 international scientific societies:
- The International Society of Genital Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISGAPS)
- The International Society of Reconstructive & Aesthetic Dermatology (ISRAD)
Dr. Matt Stefanelli is a consultant in the medical aesthetic industry for various scientific societies & companies, performing anatomy workshops, cadaver courses & live demos worldwide. Dr. Matt Stefanelli holds a MBA in Heath Management. Finally, Dr. Matt Stefanelli gets involved in volunteer plastic surgery in Africa, South America and Asia as Founder & Secretary of WORLDPLAST Charity Foundation.