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Earlier this month, Audeliss were delighted to host our HR Leaders Dinner at the House of Lords, partnered with the Rt. Hon. Baroness Prashar and guest of honour Sarah Morris, Chief People Officer at Aviva.
The guest list comprised of senior HR professionals from the UK's leading organisations. They provided a diverse set of experiences and insights, informing a passionate and inspiring conversation.
Sarah delivered an inspiring keynote speech focusing on Aviva's creative actions in addressing their diversity and inclusion agenda. A full summary of the speech can be seen here.
It really was a great and insightful evening enjoyed by all and we look forward to the next HR Leaders Dinner later this year.
23rd February 2017
In February 2017 Audeliss were delighted to host our Chairman's Dinner at the House of Lords, held in partnership with The Rt Hon. the Baroness Prashar CBE.
Following the recent Parker Review revelation that 53% of the FTSE lack a single non-white Board member, the event provided a rare opportunity for thought-provoking discussion on driving ethnic minority diversity at Board level.
Manjit Wolstenholme, Chairman at Provident Financial Group spoke about her personal experience as an ethnic minority leader on a variety of Boards, and Baroness Prashar, whom Audeliss recently appointed as Non-Executive Director of Nationwide, drew on invaluable insights from her 45-year career across the not-for-profit and public sectors to lead the conversation on driving diversity and inclusion.
The guest list comprised of Chairmen, CEOs and Board level executives from the UK's leading organisations. They provided a variety of experiences and insights, informing a passionate and inspiring conversation. Whilst discussion involved the merits of mandatory Board targets and anonymised CVs, the final consensus favoured education of the benefits of diversity and inclusion, with agreement that allies and role models are vital in helping to pave the way for increased ethnic minority representation in senior leadership.
We would like to thank all who attended and provided us with their stories and experiences, which delivered a highly engaging and enjoyable debate. With inspiring leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion, we move closer to a future where Boardrooms are fully representative of our diverse communities.
26th May 2016
The under-representation of people from a Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background in corporate diversity programmes is a long suspended issue. That's why at the end of May, in partnership with the FT, we published the inaugural UPstanding Executive Power List of the top 100 BAME business leaders in the UK, US and Ireland to shine a light on this underrepresented issue.
The inaugural list features the inspirational Muhtar Kent, CEO The Coca-Cola Company at No. 1. It also highlights those impactful individuals who have smashed double-glass ceilings like Manjit Wolstenholme (No. 2) who is the only female BAME Chair of a FTSE 100 company and Stacy Brown-Philpot, CEO TaskRabbit (No. 8) is the only female BAME CEO in Silicon Valley.
As initiatives like UPstanding are so important and the sheer brilliance of those placed on the list was at such a high level, we were ecstatic to launch this first of it's kind, global list at UPstanding founding sponsor, Slaughter and May's London office in their executive dining suite overlooking the city.
We had the honour of being joined by inspirational and impactful business leaders from all over the world to celebrate our launch and were very fortunate to have addresses from Sarah Lee, Partner-Dispute Resolution at Slaughter and May and listed No.55, Carola Hoyos, Editor, Executive Appointments and Non-Executive Directors' Club at The Financial Times and UPstanding judge and Ashok Vaswani, CEO-UK at Barclays and UPstanding judge.
The evening brought to life everything that UPstanding is about; rallying impactful diversity champions to influence real change. We are so happy to have had such a successful launch to UPstanding's journey and are so excited for the coming months.
Thank you to everyone that joined us.
23rd March 2016
We were thrilled this month to partner with The Bank of England and host our first ever diversity and inclusion round table on the subject of social mobility.
With government lead initiatives now in place around social mobility metrics and targets, the minefield that is effectively implementing socially aware strategies in business for HR teams becomes more apparent daily. So how do you effectively implement a social mobility initiative through your business? This session will provide a unique opportunity to explore some of the most critical challenges and opportunities of social mobility programmes and our speakers will share their experiences of how they are going about delivering on the new social mobility guidelines, the challenges they faced and how they are defining successful outcomes on these initiatives.
Our speakers for the event were;
- Clare Sullivan – Access Programme Manager, Deloitte
- Jenny Baskerville – Senior Manager, Corporate Responsibility, KPMG
- Rachael Millar – Senior Strategy Lead and Workplace Reform – Cabinet Office
- Nicholas Miller – Director, The Bridge Group
- Sarah Stevens – Head of Policy, the Russell Group
The program was rich and we learnt so much about the core challenges and solutions currently being harnessed by our attendees to influence actual change. Our top 5 key learnings were:
- Create opportunities and a level playing field
- Not just about getting in, it's about getting ahead
- Universal metrics with bespoke applications then use that data!
- Employer brand must be attractive and attainable
- Collaboration is key- benchmark and work with you peers and universities
It was brilliant to have so many people dedicated to this agenda present and engaging in conversation and we look forward greatly to our next instalment.
15th March 2016
Last week, we hosted the latest Audeliss HR Leaders Dinner at The Fable in London.
We were thrilled to have Primark's Jo Ferris- Group Director, People & Culture– with us to give an address on the organisation's issues, challenges and ambitions that it will be taking on over the coming months, from a people perspective. It was also very interesting to learn about the difficulties the company has faced over recent years, particularly surrounding Rana Plaza, the journey they have been on to bring the employee value proposition in line with that of the company and customer ones and Jo's primary project; Primark's 5 year transformation journey- which they are now 16months into.
Jo also touched on some of the key change mechanisms she has implemented since joining Primark from changing the people model from HR to People & Culture and output model from pyramidal to diamond- pulling focus from administration to performance enhancement and employee transactions.
The key take outs from the presentation stipulated around the importance of making your human resource functions actually focus on the human element instead of the administrative side of process. Primark's keys to success, she said, are;
- Being an emerging service culture
- Being fast paced, willing and able your people
- Being passionate about people, not process
- Being obsessed with ethics
- Being obsessed with quality
- Being in growth mode, always
It really was a great and insightful evening enjoyed by all and we can't wait until our next event later this month.
27th May 2015
This week we were very fortunate to co-host an event with the globally renowned McKinsey and Company, at their offices in London. This was an exclusive event for our Audeliss network focused on the topic 'What is the relevance of diversity in the boardroom and in what way is there an inextricable link between this issue and HR leaders?" and was hosted by equalities advocate and BBC newsreader, Jane Hill.
The panel for the evening comprised of;
Anne Minto, OBE, former Group Director of Human Resources at Centrica Plc.
Mervyn Walker, former Group Director of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs, for Anglo American.
James Smith, former Chair of Shell UK.
Denise Collis, former Chief People Officer of Bupa.
The esteemed speakers have all served many years as the people heads of some of the world's leading organisations and continue to serve across multiple non-exec appointments, including The Carbon Trust, DeBeers, The British Heart Foundation and Tate and Lyle plc.
The event throughout, echoed a unanimous and strong message, with all of our panel in agreement that the diversity agenda has undeniably gathered speed in more recent years but we still have a long way to go. Many answers focused on diversity, and more so inclusion, still being treated as a quota led initiative rather than a cultural upheaval and questioned if the hearts of leaders are altering as well as the minds.
Denise Collis, former Chief People Officer of Bupa, hit the nail on the head when she said, "There seems to be a check-list of batches of different diverse groups. We need to stop bandying certain phrases around and actually get under the skin of what they mean and how we can promote a working environment where true diversity is encouraged and welcomed."
Mervyn Walker, former Group Director- HR and Corporate Affairs at Anglo American, also drew attention to the role of board members, commenting, ""What we need to change is the perception that an accountant, for example, will be more valuable on a Board than an HR professional who understands people issues."
The recent call for diversity in the workplace means that HR leaders are invaluable to success; they need to be champions of diversity if we are to move forward and the presence of HR Directors on Boards as non-executives is thus essential.
This event was a massive success with many of our attendees walking away questioning their company's approach to 'holistic diversity', something that we look forward to helping them achieve in the future.
23rd April 2015
Audeliss celebrated it's 4th birthday party recently and it was great to see so many candidates and clients, past and present, there supporting us.
We can't believe it's been four years. Suki Sandhu, our Founder and CEO said, "People said I was crazy to start a business during the recession but I felt compelled to do it as I wanted to do things differently and I haven't looked back since."
Our Guest of Honour for the evening was Ben Cohen, England rugby star and founder of StandUp Foundation, who we donate a portion of our profits to each year.
During his welcome speech, Suki read an email he received from one of the invitees to our event:
"Hi Suki,
Omg time flies and you have, as expected, been a raging success. You are a miracle worker and long may Audeliss last.
I am afraid I have personal bad news. I am terminally ill with cancer so will have quite a limited life, but it was rich in fun and success and I leave behind two wonderful children as well as a new husband so all was worth it.
Have a great event and stay happy, it was a joy to know you.
This touching email iterates the fact that life is too short and that loving what you do is so important in achieving this.
At Audeliss, we are inspired every day by the candidates we meet and do everything we can to help them achieve their dream roles that fulfil their professional appetite but also fill them with a sense of joy and accomplishment. Finding great people their perfect jobs is the gift that keeps on giving and this couldn't make us happier.
So what have we learned this past four years? Live each day to the fullest and you're only as good as the people around you and what a great bunch of people we had around us that night for a great celebration.
Here's to another four successful years.
On Wednesday 25th April 2012 in London's exclusive Paramount at the top of the Centre Point building, Audeliss celebrated its 1st birthday with over 200 guests. It was an opportunity to say a big thank you to our network for supporting us over the past 12 months. As we all know, the economic climate hasn't been the kindest. Even that day, it was announced the UK has slipped back into a recession but we've survived, and more than that, we've survived and made a profit. I am truly excited about this because it means we get to donate a percentage of our profits to charity, namely Terence Higgins Trust and Clic Sargent. Lord John Browne delivered an exceptionally kind speech which will not be forgotten and I managed to lose the last page of my speech but London Gay Men's Chorus came to the rescue! Here's to a second successful year. Perhaps even a 2nd birthday party. Watch this space…


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If you have trouble forgiving someone, especially yourself ask the angels to help you see through their eyes and be willing to see the whole world in a different way.
Mother Teresa is purported to have had this poem hanging on her wall. To me it is a wonderful reminder about forgiveness. I think of her as a wonderful role model for living a life based on love.
Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
Calling the angels into your home
With love and aloha,
Angels are everywhere just open your mind and your heart to the signs.
Make Angels on Your Shoulder part of your daily routine and share it with a friend!

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Natalie Portman As Jacqueline Kennedy
Natalie Portman is the latest actress to take on America's most stylish First Lady. Many famous brunettes including Jaclyn Smith, Roma Downey, Jacqueline Bisset, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Katie Holmes have tried on iconic Kennedy pillbox hat or oversize Onassis shades at some point in their careers. But here's how that classic Kennedy style looks on Portman in the first official photo from Pablo Larraín's "Jackie."
The film was originally conceived as an HBO mini-series and covers the four days between J.F.K.'s assassination and his burial, with the intention of showing Jackie at both her most vulnerable and her most graceful.
The project has been a long time in the making, and in its original form, way back in 2010, was meant to be a couple's project for director Darren Aronofsky and his then fiancée Rachel Weisz. Aronofsky is still producing, but it's Chilean director Larraín — whose 2012 film No won the Art Cinema Award at Cannes and was nominated for best-foreign-language film at the Oscars — who will be directing Portman alongside Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, and John Hurt. Jackie will premiere in 2017.
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Because of the way that some applications are written it is not a good idea to remove the pagefile completely.
However if you have a lot of available ram you may gain disk space by setting the page file size to a lower number (at least 512 MB) just to keep any programs that require it's presence happy.
Due to the way the pagefile is used if you have sufficient RAM the pagefile should never be used so would not slow the system down.
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Win7 x64 + x86
The pagefile is where the Windows Memory Manager stores data that isn't currently in RAM. It does this under several conditions - the most common being when there isn't enough RAM to work the system.
Some programs (particularly video games) will require a pagefile. If you attempt to run them without a pagefile they'll complain about it and refuse to run. I ran an XP system a while back without a pagefile and it worked well until I ran into one of those games referred to above.
Any "average" system with at least 4gB of RAM shouldn't have issues with the pagefile unless there's a lot of stuff open and working. Corrupted programs can cause excessive pagefile usage - and monkeying with the pagefile may help out, but that's just treating the symptoms without fixing the problem.
You can easily create a pagefile if one is needed. Go to Start and type in "sysdm.cpl" (without the quotes) and press Enter
Click on the Advanced tab
Click on the Performance Settings button
Click on the Advanced tab
Click on the Virtual Memory Change button
That will get you into the dialog to create, edit, or delete the pagefile.
A final caveat is that, if you don't have a pagefile, you won't be able to create memory dump files in the event of a crash.
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|07 Jul 2009
Windows will page to disk no matter what. If you run in to something that requires one it is going to take a lot longer for the OS to create one and start one, than if it were there to begin with. Just change it to something small if you have 8GB of ram, like 1024MB (1GB)
I have 6GB of ram and still create one just as big.
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|07 Jul 2009
Windows 7 64-bit (7127) & Mac OS X 10.5.7
Actually virtual memory is slowing down the computer because the os instead of using RAM uses pagefile.sys wich is located on HDD. Disabling it will give your computer a boost of performance...
Virtual Memory is for computers with small amounts of ram !
And I can't understand why games like Fuel won't start with no virtual memory
Has anyone ever been able to prove this? Are there any benchmarks or something that show this is true? Or do people just "feel" like it's faster.
With HDD's being 1+ TB nowadays, losing 5-8 GB to pagefile is no big deal. But it would make sense that it's not worth having anymore. I like the idea of setting pagefile to something very small like 512MB - 1GB.
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|07 Jul 2009
Windows 7 Professional x64
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|07 Jul 2009
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
Test each of the settings see how your machine acts then go with the best results.
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|07 Jul 2009
Even if you disable the pagfile, if it needs it, it will create it or page to kernel won't it?
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|07 Jul 2009
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
page file
Hello everyone. I have a doubt in an odd situation.
I divided my Hard Disc onto three partitions. One of them I haven't used yet, so, hipotetically (I guess), it should be blank (with no files), right?
Well, I've just noticed that this "empty" partition has 5GB occupied already.
When I unchecked "Hide protected operating system files" feature, I found out this pagefile.sys file which has about 5.12GB.
What's that file for? Can I just get rid of it or, at least, reduce its size?
Hope this helps and let me know how it turns out
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|07 Jul 2009
Win 7 Ultimate
Hi there, folks!
Just to state that this amount of virtual memory that I've set was proposital. I'm currently using 3d programs for CGi, such as 3ds max, which requires a bunch of memory.
Anyways, thanks for the answers. It's been an interesting discussion.
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226 Donaldson St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
The Cotton Exchange Gifts and Antiques is located inside a 120-year old cotton warehouse that originally housed "Johnson Cotton Company".
Our many vendors work overtime finding the most unique home décor and gift items for their booths. This is why each booth has its own character and style.
With so many one-of-a-kind treasures coming in weekly, you will not want to miss shopping with us each week.
Vintage jewelry, pottery, and chandeliers are just a few of the items we carry. Furniture styles range from Primitive, to Classic, to Shabby Chic.
Need a piece of furniture painted into a one-of-a-kind piece of art? We have vendors that do just that. Pet Portraits? No problem.
With over 10,000 square feet of treasures between The Cotton Exchange and The Livery (located right behind us, in a 120 yr. old livery stable), we have just what you are looking for.
If we don't have it, we'll do our best to find it. Our goal is to make sure you enjoy each visit.
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I am thinking of buying a cross bike to try a race or 2 on next year, as well as using it as the bike I take on camping trips. The shop I go to sells Orbea, Giant, Bianchi and GT. I like the Bianchi Cross Concept, but it just costs a bit much for me. I saw the 2008 GT Type CX on GTs website and think it looks good for the money and was wondering what you guys thought. It has Sram Rival, which I like because I have Sram Force on my road bike (an orbea). It has Easton wheels also, which I like. I know that GT isn't exactly the first brand that comes to mind, but for $1600 or slightly less, is it a good choice?? I will only buy a bike from this shop because a friend owns the shop and will take care of me!! Thanks for any replies!!
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Twitter gives the world access to people's most mundane details and it's amazing how many women love to announce to the world that, yes, they're on the rag. Here are today's brave, bloated over-sharers.
You know what's even worse than the roommate who takes the TP when they move out? The roommate who never buys TP when it runs out. H8 u no TP-buying roomies!
Really? Are unlimited blowjobs on demand "real?" I think not. Sounds more like "keeping it fantasy" for me. On what tree do these women grow, because I'd like to find one?
I can say with almost absolute certainty that someone down in the bayous from which I hail has used some or all of a Shamwow as a tampon. No doubt.


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Arsenal ready to spend €40m on Porto's Jackson Martinez after moves for Real's Morata flounder [A Bola]
Arsenal are closing in on FC Porto's Colombian international striker Jackson Martinez according to Thursday's edition of A Bola in Portugal.
A Bola have a picture of Jackson on the front page of their paper with the headline "Jackson na mira do Arsenal" ("Jackson is in the sights of Arsenal").
Inside the paper, a joint effort from journalists Paulo Pinto and Nuno Vieira report that days after Jackson Martinez announced that he was a Gunners fan as a kid, Arsene Wenger has stepped up efforts to sign the South American hitman either in this winter transfer window or in June.
Wenger's hand has been forced by Theo Walcott's season-ending injury against Tottenham, and while the Gunners are said to have been interested in getting Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, A Bola report that "the Spanish side seem unwilling to release the player".
With that avenue shut down, Arsenal are reported to be conducting due diligence over FC Porto's Colombian international, and rumours are that the Gunners are ready to meet the player's release clause of €40m.
27-year-old Jackson Martinez has scored 38 goals in 44 games for the Dragons.


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Train death 'should act as warning'
The father of a teenage girl killed after she walked onto a railway line into the path of an oncoming train has spoken of his hope that lessons will be learned from the tragedy.
Katie Littlewood, 15, who had been on her way to a Saturday job at a charity shop, appeared to think the route was clear as she started to walk across.
She was probably listening to music on her iPod and may not have heard an alarm warning that the train was coming, the inquest at Hertfordshire Coroner's Court heard.
Katie died instantly of severe multiple injuries at the Johnson's Footpath Crossing in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Officers who attended the scene of the accident on January 28, 2012, found a set of earphones and an iPod nano nearby, as well as a Blackberry mobile phone.
After the jury returned a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Edward Thomas said Katie would have been keen to get to her job at the British Heart Foundation shop, a 10-minute walk from her home.
He said: "Everything I read about Katie was that she was a lovely girl. She was obviously doing extremely well. She was really happy, she was going off to her job at a charity shop. I suspect she had her earphones in and I suspect she wanted to get on."
Simon Littlewood, attending the inquest with 18-year-old daughter Sarah, told the hearing he wanted the death "to act as a warning to everybody". Mr Littlewood questioned why it had taken Katie's death for the go-ahead to be given for a footbridge, which replaced the footpath crossing at the end of last year, at a cost of just under £2 million.
Following the inquest, a Network Rail spokesman said: "Fundamental changes to the way we manage level crossings have been and are being made. We have closed this crossing and installed a footbridge, which provides a much safer route across the railway.
"Network Rail has a nationwide programme to reduce risk at level crossings, investing £130m to upgrade or close level crossings where possible. In 2009, we set ourselves a target to close 750 crossings by April 2014 and we are very close to achieving this. There is still much to do and we are committed to doing what is necessary to reduce the risk and improve safety at level crossings."
Katie, who was described as being an accomplished musician, also leaves sister Stephanie. Their mother Ruth, a GP, died several years ago. Mr Littlewood was too upset to speak to media as he left the inquest.


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Counting and banding wild Canada geese in Kentucky is an essential step in setting the limits and length of the hunting season that keeps their numbers in check. (Video: Assignment Earth)
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The Spanish judge famous for indicting Augusto Pinochet and Osama bin Laden will testify before the Supreme Court on Wednesday about allegations he acted without jurisdiction in undertaking an inquiry of Spanish civil war-era crimes, an official said.
The Supreme Court began investigating the judge, Baltasar Garzon of the National Court, in May at the request of an ultraconservative union of civil servants called Manos Limpias.
His subpoena was announced Tuesday by an official at the National Court who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with court rules.
Since the investigation began, Garzon has not been suspended from his post or charged, and denies any wrongdoing.
Still, his being called to testify as a suspect is the latest in a series of recent setbacks for the once high-flying magistrate, a divisive figure human rights groups hail as a crusading international hero but many Spanish conservatives deride as overly ambitious and obsessed with fame.
In June, his superiors fined him euro300 ($430) for an administrative oversight that forced Garzon to free two jailed drug trafficking suspects.
Late last year a high-profile Islamic terror trial instigated by Garzon – over an alleged plot to truck bomb the court that is the hub of Spain's terror probes and houses his office – largely fell apart in court. Of 45 people initially arrested on Garzon's orders, only six were convicted.
Garzon also was investigated this year, and cleared, over allegations he improperly got paid for teaching in New York a few years ago while on sabbatical from his job in Madrid.
Garzon is best known as a champion of Spain's doctrine of cross-border justice. He indicted former Chilean Pinochet in 1998 and had him arrested while Pinochet was visiting London, but in the end Britain declined to extradite him, saying he was too frail. The judge also charged bin Laden in 2003 over the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States. Bin Laden remains at large.
In August, Garzon turned his sights on Spain's own past, launching an investigation into the disappearance of tens of thousands of civilians during the 1936-39 Spanish civil war at the hands of supporters of Gen. Francisco Franco, and in the early years of the Franco regime. That was the first official investigation into a still-divisive period of history which had been taboo for many Spaniards and was shaping up as a huge case for Garzon.
Garzon argued that Franco and his cohorts engaged in a crime against humanity – Garzon cited a systematic campaign by Franco to eliminate opponents – and said this had no statute of limitations. The judge ordered the unearthing of dozens of mass graves believed to hold remains of victims of pro-Franco militia.
Prosecutors objected to the investigation, arguing such crimes were covered by an amnesty passed in 1977 – two years after Franco died – as Spain moved to restore democracy and focus on rebuilding the ruined nation rather than on reopening old wounds.
Garzon ultimately bowed out and transferred the case to provincial-level courts.
But Manos Limpias later argued to the Supreme Court that even before dropping the case Garzon knowingly overstepped his bounds by ordering government agencies to provide him with information on wartime missing, even though cases of forced disappearance do not fall under the jurisdiction of his court.


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Are dreams always symbolic? What about recurring nightmares in which the dreamer relives an actual traumatic experience, over and over again, sometimes several times a week, often for decades? This can be the case for people with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder, a type of anxiety disorder following a traumatic experience). How can these replay nightmares be stopped? Can dream alchemy be applied to transform these kinds of nightmares and their underlying issues?
Nightmares disrupt sleep, leaving you tired the next day, as well as stressed about the scary nightmare and what it might mean about you and your life. Magnify that to exhaustion when you have the nightmares several times a week, compounded with daily anxiety about going to sleep and facing yet another replay of the long-ago trauma, and a sense of hopelessness about not being able to stop the nightmares: that's what many people with PTSD suffer year after year.
On top of that, many suffering these types of nightmares can punch, kick, and hit their bed partners, adding to bedtime anxiety. When dreams occur in the REM stage of sleep, 'sleep paralysis' stops our muscles from acting out our dreams, but the kinds of nightmares associated with PTSD sometimes occur in other stages of the sleep cycle when legs and arms are free to move.
Nightmares following traumas are generally symbolic, seemingly unconnected to the actual event, but exact replays are more common for people with PTSD. So what is PTSD?
Diagnosis of PTSD references three main symptoms enduring more than 30 days after the event: reliving a traumatic event in a way that disturbs your daily life; feeling emotionally numb or detached from the trauma; and increased arousal in everyday situations.
Reliving may mean having flashbacks where the trauma seems to be happening again, recurring nightmares about the event, repeating memories, and strong reactions to things that remind you of the experience.
Feeling emotionally numb or detached from the trauma can manifest as not caring about anything, a lack of interest in everyday life, and avoiding anything connected with the event, as well as not being able to remember key details of the trauma.
Increased arousal due to PTSD can include being startled easily and having exaggerated responses, being hypervigilant, having difficulty concentrating, outbursts of anger or irritability, and difficulties sleeping.
The danger of experiencing replays of the trauma, whether by nightmares, flashbacks, or repeating memories, is that these tend to be overwhelmingly sensory in nature, as if they are happening in the present tense. They are not so much thoughts about the event, or feelings that can be eased by considering context. Each sensory reliving embeds the trauma.
The standard treatment for PTSD usually involves cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which helps the sufferer to identify thoughts stemming from the trauma and replace them with less upsetting thoughts. CBT retrains the conscious brain to change perspective and response to situations that would otherwise trigger negative reactions. When CBT is effective with PTSD sufferers, nightmares featuring actual replay tend to stop, soften, or recur less often.
So CBT works with the conscious mind to reframe thoughts about the event.
The unconscious mind may persist with unconscious beliefs, feelings, and responses associated with the traumatic event. In this case, the nightmares – or other, more symbolic nightmares – will continue, and underlying issues stemming from the trauma may remain unresolved.
So can PTSD related nightmares be stopped when standard CBT fails to achieve this?
One treatment that is receiving a lot of attention at the moment is Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT). Now, if you're acquainted with dream alchemy, IRT is going to look familiar to you.
In IRT, the sufferer thinks up ways to change the storyline of their nightmare so it's no longer scary. With help from the therapist, they decide on the best rewrite of the dream and then replay the new version of the dream as a visualisation – while awake – a set number of times. This therapy stops the nightmare in many cases, or reduces how often it occurs.
What's the difference between dream alchemy and IRT?
IRT involves rewriting the trauma-replay dream to change the trauma story, and repeatedly visualising the new, positive version, while awake.
Dream alchemy involves understanding the dream (interpreting it when it is symbolic), identifying the unconscious beliefs (sometimes based on traumatic experiences) that underlie the key issue, and rewriting either the whole dream or an aspect of it in a way that reprograms those unconscious beliefs into positive beliefs that automatically drive positive responses. The new version is repeatedly visualised*, while awake.
IRT reprograms the conscious mind and the dream storyline. The dreamer either dreams the new storyline or the replay dream stops. Deeper unconscious issues related to the trauma may be reflected in more symbolic ongoing nightmares and dreams, and remain unaddressed.
Dream alchemy reprograms both the conscious and unconscious mind and these changes are reflected in new, positive dreams. Dream alchemy addresses and resolves issues by transforming the underlying unconscious beliefs.
When therapies such as CBT or IRT assist sufferers to overcome PTSD and stop the trauma-replay nightmares, grief associated with the trauma may naturally resolve. When grief remains, or when unconscious beliefs related to the grief have taken hold (beliefs around perceived guilt, for example), these will be reflected in subsequent symbolic dreams. For those who remember their dreams, dream alchemy is a route to resolution and healing.
* Dream alchemy may be prescribed as a visualisation, affirmation, artwork, writing, bodywork, or other modality, depending on the dream and the dreamer.
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The Internet keeps generating rumors and now it's the turn for the popular Microsoft console, which are poting to a bigger console (but not to a revolutionary one).
It's hardly surprising to learn that Microsoft would be working on the next-gen Xbox(currently baptized by the press as "Xbox 720"). With a life cycle of almost 7 years, the Xbox 360 it's obviously reaching the end of the line, although Microsoft's executives expected it to last until 2015.
However, recent reports from sources reportedly close to the console's development point out that the actual manufacturing process of its components would begin by the end of 2012. The same sites indicate that the Xbox 720 would be more powerful than the current console and that it would also include Blu-Ray support and even would be accompanied by the introduction of the next-gen Kinect as well.
A graphics processing monster
Although initial reports speculated with the inclusion of processors based on AMD's 7000 series in the next Xbox, now IGN sources revealed that, in fact, the console would be sporting a processor derived from the 6000 series.
In plain terms, this would mean that the Xbox 720 would offer DirectX11 support, multidisplay, 3D and 1080p HD output. This would imply a console six times more powerful than the one we have nowadays, a power that would surpass Nintendo's upcoming Wii U by a 20%.
Taking into account that these components would hit mass production by the end of this year, the console is expected to be unveiled by late October or early Novemeber, 2013.
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Virginia's beaches and waterways are memorable summertime destinations for families who are passionate about quality family time.
The miles of coastline are full of fun and adventure. Waterfront destinations like the Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton and the Chesapeake Bay, present exciting vacation options for families looking to live life to the fullest.
Wildlife Wonders of the Eastern Shore
Virginia's Eastern Shore is a unique destination for families seeking fun in the sun.
Kiptopeke State Park is a perfect place for families who love beaches, nature and camping. Kiptopeke's beachfront hugs nearly half a mile of the Chesapeake Bay and the park offers four miles of hiking trails. A sleepover the kids will enjoy is that in a yurt - a cross between a tent and a cabin. It has a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay, a large wooden deck, picnic table and fire ring. Too rough? Families will also love the park's five 6-bedroom lodges with gas fireplaces.
Cape Charles Beach is unique for its shallow Bay waters and lack of waves. It's ideal for families with small children. Cape Charles is the Eastern Shore's southern-most town and the quintessential Virginia small town, with B&Bs, restaurants and shops lining the main street. It's also home to the 1200-acre Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, one of the premier birding and wildlife sites on the Eastern Shore.
Visit the Shore's sister islands of Chincoteague and Assateague. The National Wildlife Refuge in Chincoteague includes more than 14,000 acres of beaches and dunes. The unspoiled scenery of Assateague Island National Seashore is the perfect backdrop for gazing upon the island's majestic wildlife. In addition to an expansive, pristine beach, Assateague operates two visitor centers and miles of hiking trails. Visit in July for the annual Pony Swim and Auction, where saltwater cowboys round up the ponies and swim them across to Chincoteague. Broaden the experience by enjoying the charm of delightful B&B's, restaurants, shops, craft galleries and one-of-a-kind museums. Camping, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and bicycling add to the family bonding.
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Families seeking a thrilling beach experience will find it at Virginia Beach. The longest pleasure beach in the United States, it's perfect for building sand castles, collecting sea shells or lounging under an umbrella.
Along the three-mile oceanfront boardwalk families can bike, roller blade or rent a tandem bike. Fishermen love the piers and surf-fishing. Concerts and festivals are just some of the free, family-oriented events that take place along the boardwalk. There is also Beach Street USA - free entertainment along Atlantic Avenue - that adds to the excitement of Virginia Beach.
Not every VB activity is fast paced. See wildlife at the 800-acre Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and at First Landing State Park. Enjoy the outstanding hiking and biking trails - perfect for families with a passion for nature!
Your trip to isn't complete without visiting the state's largest aquarium, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. With 700,000 gallons of water, live animal habitats, three touch tanks, more than 300 hands-on exhibits, an outdoor aviary, 10 acres of marsh habitat and a three-mile nature trail, boredom is simply not an option! Children will love the sharks, sea turtles, harbor seals, river otters, stingrays and other aquarium inhabitants. The Center also has 3D IMAX® Theater with a screen six stories high! The Aquarium's new Adventure Park is thrilling fun up in the trees for old and young alike. Located in the majestic trees of the Aquarium, between the Marsh Pavilion and the Bay & Ocean Pavilion, you will find our amazing "aerial forest park." Experience "adventure in the trees" on your own or with friends, family and parties.
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Got a little sailor? Norfolk is your destination! Kids and grown-ups alike will marvel at the sea life and nautical treasures at Nauticus, an interactive science center that features more than 150 exhibits, including computer and video, giant screen films, exotic aquaria and touch pools. The USS Wisconsin, one of the last and largest battleships built by the U.S. Navy, is adjacent to Nauticus and open for main deck tours.
Norfolk's Ocean View Beach stretches continuously along eight miles of the Chesapeake Bay. The beaches are wide with gentle surf, lifeguards in the summer, picnic pavilions and free parking. Norfolk's Town Point Park overlooks the harbor and is the site for many events, such as the annual Harborfest every June, featuring a fine array of tall ships.
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Hampton is the birthplace of America's space program and home to NASA Langley and Langley Air Force Base. The Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton is the visitor center for both sites, so families can mix fun and learning. Take a virtual voyage to Mars, fly a full size DC-9 aircraft, and launch a rocket. They can see a moon rock, a Mars meteorite and the Apollo 12 Command Module, plus enjoy 3D IMAX® films on a five-story screen.
What about the water? Hampton has 12 deep-water marinas as well as Buckroe Beach, which offers eight acres of beach, a playground, picnic shelters, a walking and bike path, a pet-friendly Bark Park and concert bandstand. In the summer months visitors can swing to the sounds of the Sunday night Groovin' by the Bay concerts. Beach chair, umbrella, kayak and paddlecraft rentals are available and parking is plentiful, making a visit to Buckroe convenient and enjoyable.
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Recommended by Fodor´s. This uniquely tailored tour is the all-in-one tour winding along the most significant sightseeing places in Prague including a romantic boat ride under the Charles Bridge and through the Prague Venice Canal with refreshments. We will also stop for lunch at a local restaurant (lunch is not included). Sights to see: New Town - Wenceslas Sq., Old Town - Old Town Sq., Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter – Josefov (on your wish with interiors), King's Way, Charles Bridge, Lesser Town , Prague Castle Complex. Interiors: St. Vitus Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church. Availability all year around.
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Commercial sat navs using the US-made Global Positioning System (GPS) are restricted in China as the country keeps tight control on who has access to maps.
The only satellite navigation systems allowed to be sold use maps that are approved by the government.
It is not known if Coca-Cola is being investigated for using vehicle-mounted systems, similar to those made by Garmin or Tom Tom, or hand-held devices that merely give a user's exact position.
Analysts say the notoriously secretive country is paranoid that its national security could be put at risk by foreign-designed mapping technology.
Providers of all map apps for smartphones or map websites must obtain government licences. The maps that are approved often omit features that the government wants to keep secret.
Google Maps, which includes a satellite function that shows images taken from space, cannot be accessed in the country.
Coca-Cola was just one of 21 companies investigators in the south west province of Yunnan found using illegal GPS devices.
Li Pengde, the deputy director of the national surveying agency, told the China National Radio website the companies had set out to "illegally obtain classified information".
Coca-Cola said some of its trucks used "location-based customer logistics systems" to improve service and fuel efficiency.
"These customer logistics systems are broadly used for commercial application across many industries in China and worldwide," it said in a statement.
"After being contacted by local authorities, our bottling plants have co-operated fully with their enquiries to ensure that our customer logistics systems are in full compliance with current regulations."
China's government has in recent years accused dozens of people, some of them foreign geologists and other scientists, of violating its mapping restrictions.
The state has been creating its own satellite navigation system called Beidou, which uses military satellites for commercial navigation.
It hopes to roll the system out to 100 cities across China by 2020, up to 15 years behind rivals like Google.


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Stringent rules of Drug Court save mothers life
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Judge Lauren Lemmon hands Stacie Borges her graduation plaque for completing Drug Court.
When she was arrested for possession of drugs in 2008, Borges had no car, no home, no job and had lost custody of her two children.
But Borges said that getting arrested saved her life.
Her lawyer - now Judge Lauren Lemmon - enrolled Borges in Drug Court, which is an intensive program to rehabilitate non-violent drug offenders.
Drug Court changed my life, Borges said. Im 35 and before this program all I knew was using to help with anything. (Drug Court) taught me how to live life.
Less than two years later, Borges is now holding a steady job, has a place to live and has her children.
The parish began its Drug Court program in 2001 under the supervision of Jackie Cristina, who is still the program coordinator.
If a participant were to complete the program in only the minimum 82 weeks, they would have gone through 206 hours of group therapy, 168 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and 198 urine drug screens. But Cristina said there are always setbacks.
Before I got involved with Drug Court, I didnt realize the struggle that an addict goes through. Even though Ive experienced addiction within my own family I never really understood it. Now I understand it, Cristina said. When (participants in Drug Court) do relapse, and they all do, were a little bit more understanding.
Some of them stay in the program for two or more years, so we really get to know them personally
almost like family. When they relapse, the whole team would get upset and disappointed.
Borges said she hit her fair share of setbacks, but that the program really worked for her.
They really stuck with us and they didnt treat us like we were bad people, Borges said. They taught us relapse prevention, how to recognize triggers, responsibility and how to be a regular, productive citizen.
When Borges relapsed just a few months after starting the program, she said that Drug Court helped her get into Odyssey House in New Orleans, a long-term treatment facility.
I absolutely loved Odyssey House. That place changed my life, Borges said. She added that the Drug Court team in St. Charles was with her every step of the way.
Borges graduated from Drug Court on May 5 along with five other St. Charles Parish residents, to make a total of 71 graduates of the parishs program since its inception.
Its a shame that these people have to have this convicted felon stigma hanging over them because theyre all good people and they want to do good, Cristina said.
Tina Marse was another participant in Drug Court who graduated with Borges. Marse and Borges began the program after spending time in jail together.
It felt like a huge accomplishment. Weve seen each other grow so much spiritually, Marse said. I was 48 when I got arrested. I was homeless, living in my car and through the program Ive learned how to keep a job. Im independent. I now have a relationship with my children again.
And more than that, I have respect from people in the community and from my children.
The Drug Court team is now composed of Cristina, substance abuse coordinator Christie Jackson, Assistant District Attorney Juan Byrd, Compliance Officer Gregory Johnson, Attorney Juanita Marino, Attorney Christina Lewis, Michael Collins with the Department of Corrections and the three parish judges: Emile R. St. Pierre, M. Lauren Lemmon and Robert A. Chaisson.
The most-thanked member of the team during the graduation ceremony was Gregory Johnson, the compliance officer who constantly checks up on those in the program.
I tell everybody, (Greg) can be your best friend or your worst enemy, Cristina said. I dont know how he does it, but he has this special intuition. When he feels like somebodys messing up, he knows just the right time to pull up to their house and check on them.
Cristina said that while most of the people in Drug Court dont like Johnson in the beginning, he ends up being their favorite person.
The three parish judges alternate the years they work with Drug Court. Judge Lauren Lemmon got to be the one to oversee Borges graduation.
Ive kind of come full circle, Lemmon said. Its really a privilege to me to be able to hand these people those certificates.
Helping people and seeing people succeed to me is what this is all about.
Lemmon said that most people would think that these offenders belong in jail, but that the program is a much better option for the offenders and for the public.
Some people think that Drug Court isnt the politically correct thing because people think drug addicts belong in jail
drug dealers belong in jail. Its the dealers who are the problem, Lemmon said. Locking the door and throwing away the key isnt going to work - we dont have enough room to put everybody in jail. (Drug Court) saves everybody money, especially tax payers, and it works.
Lemmon is so sure of the programs success that she is looking into expanding it to include juveniles.
Im talking with some of the programs that have juvenile Drug Courts. I dont think its going to be difficult because we already have Drug Court in place and
a lot of what were doing already kind of qualifies, Lemmon said. I think if we start a juvenile program we would have less adults. The earlier we catch them, the more likely it is that theyll succeed.
The St. Charles Community Health Center provides treatment classes for Drug Court participants, including the group therapy.
Jackson, the substance abuse coordinator for the center, said that working with Drug Court has been a life-changing experience.
Its something amazing, something unlike other treatment programs, Jackson said. There are so many things they have to accomplish. They dont want to be there and theyre immature in the beginning. Most of them start out because they dont want to go to jail
thats their main motivation.
In the end, theyre working and being reunited with family.
Now that Borges has graduated from the program, she is planning on spending her life helping others.
Im thinking about taking some courses for counseling, she said. And possibly going into helping other addicts.
The graduation this month coincides with National Drug Court month, which is coordinated by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. There are 2,400 operational drug courts in the U.S.
Nationally, 75 percent of Drug Court graduates are never arrested again.
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A special workshop will be held in Londonderry this weekend as a memorial to 'convict' women who were transported from the city to Australia in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The 'Roses from the Heart' bonnet making workshop is taking place as part of Derry City Council's Craft Development Programme, which is part funded by Invest NI and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for NI.
The workshop is being facilitated during the Legenderry August Craft Month by local milliner, Audrey Doherty - a native of Carndonagh - in the Creative Village Arts Studio in Pump Street on Sunday, August 24, between 10am-4pm.
Participants will be given the name of a 'convict' woman to embroider/appliqué onto their bonnet which will then be included in the 'Roses from the Heart' exhibition by Christina Henri, a conceptual artist from Australia who has taken up the women's cause.
Some materials will be provided at the workshop but you will need to bring white fabrics, decorative buttons, bows and trims. Basic hand sewing skills are required and pattern and instructions will be provided.
Explaining that the workshop is in remembrance of Ireland's 'convict' women, Audrey said: "I am running the bonnet making workshop in support of Christina Henri who came up with the concept of honouring the 25,566 'convict' women who were transported to Australia from Ireland and Britain, from 1788 to 1853.
"This is the first tribute of its kind that draws attention to their lesser known stories - all very sad. The bonnet pattern is from an 1860s servant's bonnet. It's a memorial to those women who were incarcerated for the 'crime' of being homeless or committing menial crimes like stealing bread out of desperation to feed their families.
"The stigma of having a 'convict' ancestor remains with families who would rather forget it happened. Christina Henri has already sent me a list of names of women who left from this city's port, and who were connected to this region. It's about 'bringing their spirits home'.
"Over 15,000 bonnets have been made already and Christina sees to it that they are blessed. When I took part in Christina's bonnet making workshop last year at the Guildhall I was very moved and felt I was taking part in something extremely important."
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I'm a visual artist who prefers to work with photography and digital manipulation. I've been shooting for about 12 years and have been using Photoshop for both editing and artwork for over 6 years. I am the main post-work editor and album designer for Indigo Sun.
I've always been involved with the art world, and got into photography 4 years ago. I enjoy portraiture as a unique way of relating to the human experience through visual expression, and macrophotography because it allows us to see aspects of aspects of our daily lives we normally wouldn't be able to observe.
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Emergency medical workers across the state are fighting a proposal by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin to contract out non-emergency medical transports in the state.
EMS Squads throughout the state said they depend on those jobs to help subsidize the emergency calls they receive throughout the year.
Lewis County EMS Coordinator Christopher McCall said without those funds, they may not be able to get to emergencies as quickly.
"It makes an impact where we have to worry about even getting our emergency calls out and staffing emergencies. This helps offset our emergency calls, and to be able to help the local citizens of the county," McCall said.
Squads from across the state also gathered in Charleston earlier Monday afternoon to protest that proposal.


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Breakfast (or brunch) in bed
• Raspberry yogurt and granola parfaits served in champagne flutes
• Grand Marnier French Toast
• Canadian bacon
• Scrambled eggs with black truffles
• Fresh orange juice or mimosas
Beach picnic
• Antipasti plate
• Chilled Bloody-Mary Soup with Crabmeat
• Chocolate scones
• Pink lemonade
Dinner a deux
• Salad sprinkled with edible flowers from a gourmet grocer
• Oysters or shrimp cocktail
• Coq au Champagne
Cocktails (try a Cham Cham — champagne with a splash of Chambord)
Dessert possibilities
• Chocolate fondue with strawberries, bananas and orange-scented Madelines for dipping OR
• Champagne Chocolate Sauce over fruit or ice cream OR
• Brownies baked in mini heart-shaped pans
• Limoncello Frozen Yogurt
Setting the stage
Your menu planned, take a few minutes to set the tone for your special day with your beloved.
• Married men, this one's for you. Take a picture of your wife's wedding bouquet or wedding centerpieces to a florist and have them create a centerpiece for the table using the same flowers. "This is sure to impress," Kern said.
• If you have a fireplace, use it. Scatter throw pillows in front of the fire, light lots of candles and serve finger foods picnic style.
• For any Valentine's meal, use your fine linens, china and glassware.
• Use lots of candles.
• Tuck a red rose in a napkin or scatter rose petals on the table. Ditto the rose petals on a tray if you are doing the breakfast-in-bed route.
• If you have kids, see if they can have a sleepover with a family member or friend.
• Create a playlist on your iPod that contains music from when you first met, had your first dance, etc.
• For you outdoorsy types, take a sunrise hike. Again, you can put a heart-shaped cookie cutter to good use and cut granola bars into hearts.
No matter what the floral or jewelry industries would have you believe, Valentine's Day is not about professing your undying love by going bankrupt.
For an "I love you" gesture, all you really need is a heart-shaped cookie cutter and some stale bread. (See accompanying recipe for Grand Marnier French Toast.)
Diane Kern, party planner/owner of Exclusive Designs & Events in Rancho Bernardo, has crafted Valentine's celebrations for couples that have included such luxe touches as candy specially flown in from Paris and transforming a dining room with a blanket of gold leaf-tipped rose petals. Yet, she says, with a few creative touches — including cutting foods into heart shapes with that aforementioned cookie cutter — love can be just as nicely proclaimed on a budget.
Because Valentine's is on a Sunday this year, it's all the more easy to be your own personal chef and devote a little time on Saturday preparing a romantic menu, Kern said. Be it breakfast in bed, a beach picnic or intimate dinner at home, the trick is to do as much ahead of time so you are free to enjoy time with your loved one.
"The big thing to think about when cooking at home is to not be a slave to the kitchen," Kern said. "Unless both of you like to spend time cooking together, you want to choose easy dishes or things that are not so hands-on, or better still, dishes that can be prepared the day before and reheated."
Kern offers the following menu suggestions and tips for a D.I.Y. Valentine's Day that will warm your loved one's heart like a blowtorch and not scorch your wallet.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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I spend a lot, a lot, of time on the internet looking at recipes. Working on the assumption that you're here to find gluten-free, vegetarian recipes, I thought I'd share a roundup of recipes that catch my eye each week. Be sure to click the links to see the recipes.
Please note: All photos contained in this post are copyrighted by their respective blog owners and are used here with permission.
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She Let Them Eat Cake shared Creamy Avocado Slaw
Beyond the Peel shared Mediterranean Zucchini and White Beans
Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free shared Lemon Pudding Cakes
Gluten Free Canteen shared Cheesecake Toffee Cupcakes
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Northwest Medical Center has built a new surgical wing with larger suites and technologically advanced equipment. The $50 million wing is complete and will be operational Jan. 27.
The new wing brings the total number of operating rooms to 16, including specialized suites for cardiac procedures, brain and spine surgery and robotic-assisted surgery.
The new rooms are more spacious at 550 square feet, compared with the 400-square-foot existing suites.
Included are two robotic suites. Each has da Vinci surgical systems for urological, gynecological, cardiac and general surgeries. At least seven local hospitals are equipped with da Vinci robots for surgery.
The remainder of the operating room suites at Northwest Medical Center, at 6200 N. La Cholla Blvd., are equipped for minimally invasive surgeries.
The hospital performed more than 20,000 surgeries last year, said Kim Chimene, its director of system marketing.
The new wing also includes a neurosurgery room that offers 3D image-guided technology to give the surgeon improved visualization during surgery and the ability to navigate through critical brain anatomy and spinal structures while minimizing contact with "uninvolved" tissue, Chimene said.
Hospital officials say they're particularly excited about the addition of an "integrated hybrid" room, which includes a cardiac catheterization lab and cardiac and vascular surgery capabilities in one room — minimizing the need to move a patient for multiple cardiac procedures.


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Re-write The Constitution? Are You Crazy!?
Is re-writing the constitution the right thing to do? It would be done by a Constitutional Convention.
Is this the only way to fix a broken government?
Why can't our elected officials fix the problems?
What needs to be amended?
Author Paul Antinori was on my show and told us all about what and how to do it.
Paul's book is called "Convention:To Resurrect the US Constitution"
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Photo Friday: Son of a Sonamarg Shepherd
A mature young shepherd leading his herd On our trek through the Kashmiri Himalayas we saw lots of hardened youngsters, punching well above the weight in maturity. This young shepherd was one of the toughest though. He was helping his father lead their herd of goats through the valley, wearing shoes 4 sizes to big & a heavy sack slung over his shoulder. It was sad to see a child doing such wearisome work at such a young age. The... Read More
Our Top 10 Indian Experiences
Our Top 10 Experiences in India 10. Floating on a small canoe past the burning bodies at the crowded ghats of the mighty Ganges River. Every fire is a different cremation… 9. Taking our first steps onto the luxurious houseboat, floating on beautiful Dal Lake surrounded by mountains & silence. Gazing out onto gorgeous Dal Lake 8. Jungle Johnnie's slice of paradise, indulging in western comforts,visiting the... Read More
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Skilled Hands & Kashmiri Silk Kashmir is world-renowned for its handicraft. One afternoon on Dal Lake we got the opportunity to watch a young girl weaving a Kashmiri carpet. The carpet in the picture will take at least 9 months to complete, working relentless 7-8 hour days. Each knot is strategically strung to create the popular patterns sought after by so many. Read More
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I've got one problem left on a math assignment that I can't figure out. I don't usually post stuff like this here, but this one really confuses me.
"A cylindrical drum with a radius of 1.5 metres is being filled with oil"
Part A: "Find the formula to represent the instantaneous rate of change in the volume of oil with respect to the height of water".
So far I just have V(h)=pi*r^2*h. The formula for the volume of a cylinder.
We're doing derivatives and stuff, so I have to (I'm pretty sure), find the derivative of that function to be able to get the IROC.
I thought the derivative would be V(h)'=pi*2r*h, but apparently that's not right since the radius is constant. But the only other way I can see to do it is if V(h)'=pi*r^2. But that doesn't actually include height anywhere in the function.
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Apple Roll Out
Apple has again rolled out its annual September product surprises. But its moment was a little overwhelming.
Since the heyday of Steve Jobs, Apple enthusiasts have looked forward to fall roll outs, with Jobs uttering his familiar phrase "just one more thing." But this latest roll out may be more notable for what's missing than what's being added.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will not have the standard headphone jack, betting its loyal fans will embrace the shift to wireless headphones. The new phones are water resistant, with a faster processor, more storage, stereo speakers and a better camera. But with few dramatic changes Apple watchers aren't expecting the spikes in consumer demand the company saw two years ago when it introduced larger screens.
The company also introduced new smartwatches with GPS tracking and enough water resistance to swim with, attempting to boost sales in its newest product line. Experts predict more dramatic changes to the iPhone next fall when it marks the 10th anniversary of the first model. The new phones will debut September 16th with prices starting at $650.


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Patricia Larios and husband José Valle have their hands full, but they never miss a flight.
As many nights as possible, this busy family has dinner at home and then heads over to McCulloch Intermediate School's track, where their son, Diego Valle, 11, flies his E-Flite Apprentice S hobby plane. It looks small in flight, but the wingspan is actually wider than Diego is tall. Also in the family flight crew are the couple's daughter Paula, 6, and baby Pablo, 5 months.
I had seen them flying kites and operating remote-control cars before, so I decided to say hello to this family that plays together.
There have been a few crash landings, they tell me.
"My dad has crashed more times than me," Diego says. José, 45, rolls his eyes.
Once a runaway plane got caught under José's car in the garage. That made for a memorable drama.
"I still hear that noise," Diego says.
No problem. Nothing his dad couldn't fix. José is the one-man pit crew for his son's remote-control, fast-moving toys. He's an anesthesiologist in Dallas and he also has an engineering degree. If a plane has a crash landing, breaks into pieces or takes a hit, the craft is carted back to the family's garage for rehab.
Family tradition
José's grandfather was a carpenter, and his father always involved him in fixing things. José says he wanted to be an Air Force pilot, but his vision kept him from pursuing that goal. Looks like he's found a way to enjoy flying anyway.
Diego remembers the first hobby plane, a T-28 Trojan that he got for Christmas one year. It crashed in its inaugural flight when Diego was blinded by the strong setting sun.
"I'd be surprised if I didn't find fragments in that corner over there where it crashed," Diego says.
José miraculously put that plane back together. Diego gets to observe his dad's repair processes.
"I like spending time with the kids and teaching them something. Maybe Diego will take an interest in making or inventing something," José says.
After that first Christmas Day crash, José researched and found the E-Flite Apprentice S model that they fly now. This plane has a feature that lets the plane straighten up and sort of glide when wind or any type of out-of-control situation presents itself.
"The S stands for SAFE technology. It basically has a gyroscope in it," Diego explains. He continues the technical presentation by showing me how the transmitter works. Diego has a panic button that lets the plane stabilize until he can gain control, as opposed to just plunging to the ground.
His mother, Patricia, 38, is also a physician; she specializes in geriatrics at the Dallas VA Medical Center. These parents have a great sense of humor with their children, yet speak to them as young adults. The kids mimic their parents' wise and witty style.
Baby Pablo smiles in the stroller. His eyes follow Paula as she works a remote-control race car. No doubt he will have his tiny hands on some sort of controller in no time flat.
"She's the next Danica Patrick, right?" Patricia says.
Oops. The battery pack on Paula's car is out. José says there's an extra one in Pablo's stroller, which is also the family's rolling pit stop.
Diego has a skip in his step on this day because he managed to master some acrobatics. "Today was the first day I flew the plane upside down," Diego says. "I've been practicing a lot on the simulator to do this."
How they met
While the guys fly the plane, Patricia gives me the skinny on how she and José met. They are both from Puerto Rico and met in New Jersey when they were registering for a residency program.
"I was new to the town and was running late to sign in and I felt someone behind me in the line, breathing at the top of my head," she says. "It was José, and he had just driven in from Duke. He was also late. Then he followed me and showed up sitting next to me in the auditorium."
They completed their residency at the same time, moved to San Antonio and then, eventually, to Dallas.
The transition to Dallas has been swell. Patricia loves the Highland Park Independent School District schools her kids go to and is encouraging them to have diverse interests.
Diego likes the idea of becoming a real pilot, but he says he's keeping all options open.
"We try to give them opportunities and let them explore, hoping that they will pick what they like and be the best that they can be at it," Patricia says.
Clare Miers is a Dallas freelance writer.


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The 15-year-old BI-LO Center has been undergoing interior renovations over the last few months, and the façade will also get an update as the Bon Secours Wellness Arena after a $4.5 million deal with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announced Wednesday.
Officials announced the naming rights agreement on the floor of the arena, complete with stage, spotlight and a curtain obscuring the new logo. Jeff Gilstrap, chairman of the Arena District board, which oversees the center, said that the board had talked with four or five organizations regarding the naming. Details of the deal with Bon Secours had been worked out over the last five weeks, he said.
Some changes will be immediate, like those to the website, said the arena's general manager Roger Newton, but signage must be approved by the City of Greenville and should be in place in about eight weeks.
Bon Secours St. Francis CEO Mark Nantz said that the bold partnership aligns with the health system's mission of ministering to the mind, body and spirit. "It's a unique opportunity to bring health and wholeness to the community where people live, work and play," he said. Nantz added that it was the "next step in the partnership with the community."
Bon Secours staff will be at each arena event, and the health care system is planning new programs and interactive spaces within the facility, said Nantz. This goes a step beyond traditional marketing, added Nantz, "to use marketing and outreach dollars to actually touch people." Whether the health care system will go even further in promoting wellness at the arena, like offering healthier options at concessions, has not been part of the discussion so far, said Somer Lorenz, marketing director with Bon Secours.
The new contract is effective Oct. 1, said Newton. Bon Secours St. Francis is paying $4.5 million for 10-year naming rights, said Gilstrap.
Arena District officials announced earlier this year that BI-LO had opted not to renew the naming sponsorship. Naming rights typically bring in between $300,000 and $550,000 annually, said Newton.
After weathering difficulty paying bonds through revenue several years ago, the Arena District entered an intergovernmental agreement late last year with Greenville County and the City of Greenville to refinance its debt and retain accommodations tax funds that are normally refunded to the governments to pay for capital improvements.
Approximately $13 million is being used to update equipment that was purchased used or is out of date, renovate suites, and install a new scoreboard, ribbon board, curtain system and new roof, said Newton. Many of the improvements are scheduled to be ready for the first hockey game in late October, he said.


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Webster Groves (Missouri) defensive end Adrian Clayborn would be a great addition to any school's class, sporting a 6-foot-3 250 pound frame with a 4.7 in the 40 yard dash.
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