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The Multifaceted Brain
To paraphrase neuroscientist David Eagleman in his fascinating book, Incognito, the Secret Lives of the Brain, there are as many connections in a single cubic centimeter of brain tissue as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy! This makes the brain the most complex organ in the known universe and helps us understand why such all-encompassing problems such as traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress (PTS) can become deeply embedded in our brain and subsequently our psyche.
So how is this incredibly multifaceted organ, the brain, affected by trauma? As you can see in the illustration, a traumatic experience that involves most or all of the senses - sight, hearing, smell, physical pain - as well as emotions, speech and thought, is stored in multiple regions throughout your brain. Since we are all unique, individual, complex beings a traumatic experience which causes PTS is somewhat different for everyone, although there are basic commonalities that set this form of suffering apart from other mental injuries.
Degrees of Trauma
Just as you can suffer from a little to a lot of depression or anxiety, you can suffer from minimal to extreme degrees of PTS. If a traumatic event is extreme, it becomes a long-lived deeply embedded memory as opposed to a short-term memory like what you had for lunch last Tuesday. A person who suffers from minimal PTS will probably get better over time without therapy. For instance if they were in a fender bender, they will get their car fixed so they don't think about the accident every time they see the car. In time they will be able to drive by the accident site without constantly thinking of the "what ifs": What if I had left home five minutes earlier? What if I had taken a different route to work?
But if you have been brutally physically assaulted and raped, no amount of time will ever completely erase the trauma if you don't get help. You start adjusting your thoughts and routines around these dark memories and the emotions they evoke. And these adjustments cost you dearly. You've kept it a secret, so you don't want to talk about it, much less see anybody. You don't feel good about yourself, so why go to the trouble of trying to look presentable? Because you don't want to see anybody and you don't care about how you look, why go to the gym or take that walk or get out of bed at all?
How Trauma Can Affect Your Life
Eventually, the normal things you would do for or with others - going to work, preparing meals, being interested in what they did that day - become chores that eventually turn into resentment, which causes you to feel irritable and angry toward them. Simple things both at work and at home that would never have bothered you before the trauma - finding a parking place in a crowded parking lot, riding the elevator to the office, the mounting pile of laundry – are now monolithic obstructions that must be dealt with before you can mentally curl up in the fetal position and go over and over the what ifs again and again.
They may seem closed off and uncaring, but deep down inside people with PTS know they need help. Sometimes getting help seems like one more chore that's just too overwhelming to contemplate. Often they don't get help because they are afraid of being judged, compartmentalized, and deemed mentally ill. And for the rest, fatalism and cynicism step in and say, ''Why bother? Nothing's going to change no matter what you do or what they say.'' People with untreated severe PTS can sink into the deepest, darkest depth of depression with no apparent way out. They don't dare look up, afraid they might find their ugly trauma looking back down at them. People suffering from PTS are trapped in the past traumatic event. They are frightened of the future because they are afraid the past trauma will be recreated, and live in a fatalistic present. For many, the only relief is from what might become addictive behavior. You can fill in the blank - "I am going to: a) drink this, b) take this pill, c) smoke this, d) eat this, e) play this video game and/or f) surf the internet… because it will make me feel a little better."
Time Perspective Therapy
One of the keys to Time Perspective Therapy is the realization that we always have the choice to change how we view the times of our lives. Over the course of this exciting new therapy, PTS sufferers move away from a narrow focus on the traumatic past and a cynical present and the possibility of ever achieving a hopeful future. Instead they journey toward a balanced time perspective in which it seems possible once again to live a full and promising life.
This concept is reflected in ordinary language that time perspective therapists use. Most people suffering from PTS have already been labeled as anxious, depressed, or even mentally ill. When they hear these words, and identify with them, the possibility of ever emerging from such a state feels very distant. Reframing their ''illness'' as an ''injury,'' and recasting their depression and anxiety as a ''negative past'' that they can replace with a ''positive present'' and ''brighter future''—and ultimately with a balanced time perspective—may seem overly simplistic, especially to those trained in psychotherapy. But to PTS sufferers, the idea of having a forward-leaning framework in which to understand and work on their issues most often comes as an enormous relief and a welcome ray of light in the darkness.
The image below illustrates how in Time Perspective Therapy, we show people how to lift their back foot that is stuck in the muck and mire of the traumatic past while standing firmly on the ground of the solid present, and place it into a brighter future.
Visit our Psychology Today blogs to get a fuller appreciation of how to create a more balanced time perspective in your life!
Take the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory at www.thetimeparadox.com to discover your personal time perspective.
See The Time Cure: Overcoming PTSD with the New Psychology of Time Perspective Therapy "http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/psychotherapy" \o "Psychology Today looks at Psychotherapy" Therapy (Zimbardo, Sword & Sword, 2012, Wiley Publishing); for strategies to reduce stress and improve communication, visit "http://www.timecure.com/" \o "www.timecure.com" \t "_blank" www.timecure.com and "http://www.lifehut.com/" \o "www.lifehut.com" \t "_blank"
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Art in the Heart, Vancouver's annual festival of the arts, will feature dozens of local artists selling and displaying their work along downtown sidewalks, with live music and artist demonstrations throughout the event. Participating galleries will be hosting their own individual events and exhibitions. Those include North Bank Artist Gallery's annual juried "Strands" exhibition, with more than 50 entries from local and national fiber artists. Visitors can also check out"A Gallerie Temporaire," created by the Vancouver Art Connection, offering a diverse display of art and activities at this temporary art gallery.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Where: Main Street, from Ninth to 11th streets, and Evergreen Boulevard, from Washington to Columbia streets.
Admission: Free.
Web: http://artintheheart-nw.org.
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Camas will also be hosting an arts festival, as fiber artists and quilters from all over Clark County will display their works for the Camas Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival. Visitors can participate in classes for any skill level, watch beading demonstrations, visit vendors, or take part in a "yarn-in" and charity projects.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Where: River Quilts, 337 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.
Admission: Free.
Web: http://downtowncamas.com.
The art festivals are one of many options for getting out and about this weekend. Others include a music festival and the opening of the county fair.
2. Classics shine on the lawn
Set along Officers Row, the Columbia River Concours d'Elegance showcases the best of classic cars. All makes and models prior to 1974 will be on display, as they're judged for their historical accuracy, elegance and style. There will also be a Period Dress contest, as participants dress to match the era of their cars and attendees vote for their favorite.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Officers Row, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.
Admission: $10-$12.
Web: http://columbiariverconcours.com.
3. Discover local music
CouvFest NW is a free music festival featuring just local talent, with musical sets by Tyler Morgan, The Commons, Fat Sasquatch, Soapmakers, Dogs & Beer, Jozi Bentley, In Public View, Outer Space Heaters, Travis Petersen Band, the Sindicate and Rag & Ribbons.
When: Noon to 10 p.m. today.
Where: Turtle Place Park, Seventh and Columbia streets, Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Web: http://facebook.com/CouvFestNW.
4. Country, motocross and knights open fair
The 144th Clark County Fair gets going this weekend with old and new favorites. Weekend entertainment highlights include the Moto X (Big Air Bikes) show at 2 and 6:30 p.m. today and Medieval Jousting at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Both shows are at the Grandstand and they are included in fair admission. Visitors can explore a Wild West town, circus acts, 4-H displays, carnival rides, animal showcases and Dock Dogs competition. Two summer concerts will take place at the Sleep Country Amphitheater, with Creed performing at 7:30 p.m. tonight and the free Texaco Country Showdown music competition at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for the Creed concert are $25-$55, and include free admission to the fair, while admission to the Texaco Country Showdown is free.
When: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Admission: $10, $8 for seniors, $7 for children ages 7-12, free for children under 7 years old. $6 for parking. Ride coupons: $1 each; $23 for 25 coupons; $70 for 80 coupons; $30 for all-day Saturday and Sunday wristbands.
Telephone: 360-397-6180.
5. Dreams become dangerous in 'Total Recall'
In the future where superpowers Euromerica and New Shanghai struggle for control, Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) is a frustrated factory worker suffering from nightmares. He decides to visit Rekall, a corporation that implants artificial memories in its clients. But when the procedure goes wrong, Quaid finds himself on the run from the police, with suspicions that he may be a spy. He just needs to find out which side of the fight he's on. "Total Recall" is rated PG-13.
Where: Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; Cinetopia Mill Plain, 11700 S.E. Seventh St.; Cinetopia Vancouver Mall 23, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive; various Regal Cinemas locations.
Admission: Varies by theater.
Telephone: Battle Ground Cinema, 360-666-7200; Cinetopia, 360-213-2800; Cinetopia Vancouver Mall 23, 360-448-4100; Regal Cinemas, 800-326-3264.
Web: http://www.battlegroundcinema.com; http://cinetopia.com or http://www.fandango.com.

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BOSTON (CBS) – Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray is frustrated and unapologetic.
After months of questions and speculation, he vigorously defends his record and his reputation.
As Chief Correspondent Joe Shortsleeve found out, the Lieutenant Governor wants to move forward.
Shortsleeve: Do you have any regrets for anything you have said of done following the accident?
Murray: "I have tried to present everything that happened to the best of my recollection. I am not an accident expert. I take the State Police at their word for what they say happened. I wish I had never left the house."
WBZ-TV's Joe Shortsleeve reports
It has been three months since Lt. Governor Tim Murray crashed his state car, but the questions about what exactly happened won't stop.
Shortsleeve: Were you were truthful all along?
Murray: "Listen, this accident happened in seconds. I am not an accident expert. And I have taken responsibility for it."
In the hours after the crash, Murray implied he was not speeding, but it turned out he was. He said he was wearing his seat belt but the car's black box indicated he was not. He said he slid on black ice but State Police determined he fell asleep. Nonetheless, Murray does not apologize for the inconsistencies.
READ: Murray Asleep At Wheel, No Seat Belt, 108 MPH Before Crash
Shortsleeve: Why has this gone on and on and on?
Murray: "I don't know Joe, perhaps you can answer that or others can answer it. I am just trying to do my job every day. I have tried to get the information out. I have stood before the public, answered questions repeatedly and taken responsibility for the accident."
Murray says he was up early inspecting snow storm damage but now admits he was also troubled about a pending Boston Globe story regarding his relationship with disgraced former Chelsea Housing official Mike McLaughlin.
Murray: "So that was one of many things on my mind. And I never said that wasn't something that concerned me. It still makes me angry as we speak but I can't pin point for any one reason why I was up early."
Murray stands by the recent decision not to release his detailed phone records from the hours around the crash.
Shortsleeve: You could provide more details if you wanted, why wouldn't you?
Murray: "Well as I have said, I was not on the phone. I was not texting. Where does it end?"
Murray who remains very popular in his home town of Worcester can't understand why the accident has cast him in a negative spot light.
Murray: "I am frustrated. I have been in this job for five and half years. I have done some pretty substantial things on policy and projects and they have gotten very little attention."
Murray wants to get on with the job of governing. On Monday, with Governor Patrick out of town, Murray by Executive Order will create a committee focused on the saving this state's six military bases from the federal budget ax. Murray will chair the committee.


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By Olivia Allen
On Wednesday, March 26, the Social Enterprise Institute hosted Rick Peyser, Director of Social Advocacy and Supply Chain Community Outreach for its monthly lecture series event to give a lecture titled "Behind the Bean: Brewing Change at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters."
Peyser, who has worked for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) since 1987 became steward of small coffee farmers after a field visit in which he witnessed the irony of malnourished farmers firsthand in Chiapas, Mexico. These field experiences, representing the first time "someone had put a human face on coffee," said Peyser, drove him to pioneer sustainable sourcing practices within GMCR and start his own organization, Food4Farmers which addresses food insecurity in farming communities in Latin America.
After years of tactfully executed field research that primarily valued farmer-bred solutions, Peyser highlighted increasing food security, the implementation of drip irrigation technology, access to healthcare, and income diversification as the core focuses of GMCR's programs surrounding improving the livelihoods of smallholder coffee producers in Latin America. The company has directed $10.6 million in funding to these initiatives in the 2013 fiscal year alone.
In addition to investing in producers within their supply chain, GMCR has shown their commitment to smallholder farmers through using their purchasing power to be the largest buyer of Fair Trade certified coffee. As an early adopter of Fair Trade Certified coffee purchases with 600,000 purchased in 2001, the company, who purchased 50 million pounds of Fair Trade Coffee in 2013 has clearly prioritized the inclusion and livelihoods of smallholder farmers as a critical piece in their supply chain.
Despite leading the industry in bringing sustainably sourced coffee to the mainstream coffee consumer, Peyser also spoke to the growing collaboration in the industry, best represented by the formation of the Coffeelands Food Security Coalition. The coalition, composed of six large coffee companies – Counter Culture, Farmer Brothers, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, S&D Coffee, Starbucks, and Sustainable Harvest – along with the Speciality Coffee Association of America, have joined forces to address seasonal hunger, or "los meses flacos" (the thin months) in coffee producing regions.
GMCR is a testament to the fact a publicly-traded corporations can hold social values at its core, while still exhibiting high growth, profitability, and metrics valued by traditional, rather than impact investors. In fact, GMCR's net sales for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $4.4 billion, in turn capturing the attention of Coca-Cola, who recently bought a 10% stake in the company for $1.25 billion. Clearly, even in a period of tremendous growth, GMCR's commitment to the interests of smallholder farmers across the world has remained at the forefront of their operations.
With an estimated 25 million coffee farmers in the world, GMCR realizes that investing in smallholder farmers, the most important element of their supply chain simply makes sense, a sentiment echoed by Peyser who remarked "there is a direct link between the quality of life [of the farmers] and the quality of coffee produced."


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Well isn't this interesting. A video posted by Power Line shows Gen. David Petraeus mistress Paula Broadwell giving a speech at the University of Denver back in October discussing the 'terrorist attack' at Beneghazi. What Broadwell says in her speech might have been classified information at the time. Broadwell specifically discusses the Benghazi terrorist attack and talks about Gen. Petraeus's response. Paula Broadwell claims that there were "militia prisoners" at the annex whose presence might have precipitated the attack. Was this considered classified or 'non-public' information at the time? Broadwell then immediately refers to Gen. Petraeus after mentioning it. Watch the following video below. It's long. If you want to skip ahead to the referenced parts, skip ahead to 35 minutes.
Broadwell comment on CIA prisoners being reason for attack may be the clue that has been missing about what happened in Benghazi on Sept 11.
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one of my all time favorite wallpapers go's with your stuff well
Comment #2 Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:51 AM
Nice work RD, compliments Fader by Lightstar very well!
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Thanks guys. It's Dani's work, I just modded it a tad.
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True, but no one did. I wanted it to "fit" my Fader DX theme. Dani only released in standard size, and I needed the left side changed.
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Yeah...been there...no one ever does...I just got permission to upload it "with" the theme...rather than uploading it separately as "my wall"...just didn't seem right since I really didn't do anything other than a tiny mod which anyone could have done.
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Again, I wanted it for use with my DX theme. Hence, anyone wanting the full effect of the DX theme would need this version of the wall. I didn't upload it as MY wall, I gave Dani full credit.
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[PanoToolsNG] : NN5 D3 and 16mm lens settings
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- Hi,Apologies for posting in this thread, I forgot how to log into the forum, and I'm posting form my email.
Does anyone have the correct nodal point for a Nikkon D3, 16mm fishey lens, using an NN5?
For some reason its missing from the settings page on the nodal ninja website. And I have a shoot in the morning, I haven't used the D3 before with this lens and I just realised I dont know how to!
Many thanks
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Subject: [PanoToolsNG] Re: Canon 8-15mm
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> Here is a bit of a hands-on review with a prototype.
> http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2010/09/hands-canon-ef-8-15mm-f4l-usm-fisheye
> which notes that it has a "zoom limiter" for use on APS format cameras so you dont get dark corners past 10mm on a 7D say. This would be handy if you wanted a fixed 10mm setting on fullframe too.
The prerelease model I've seen last year did had any limiter, or at least I hadn't seen it.
here are 3 quick samples at 15, 12 and 8mm:
it does show vignetting at 12mm on a FF body (as expected)
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Maiden of new TH9X w/ER9X + basic setup
Yesterday I took my Bixler to test my new FlySky TH9X transmitter. Conditions were rather windy, making the plane's handling quite difficult at my first location. Then I moved to different place, which was as windy as the first. On the last flight I managed to soar for 11' 40" after one minute climb. I just kept flying into the wind with no attempts to circle. I guess there must have been some thermal in there, despite it being almost 7pm. Funny thing.
At any rate, the TX works fine. For the benefit of very first timers I detail the basic setup I did prior the maiden flight below.
1. The first step was to make ailerons work. I use two-channel aileron setup, with ailerons on the usual channels 1 and 6. The first 4 channels are default, the channel 6 needs to specify source AIL. Also I needed to reverse ailerons and rudder, which is done by setting their values to negative.
2. The next step was finding a way to be able to cut off throttle and make this default after the TX is switched on. Well, turns out that ER9X has specific function for this: "Safety switches". So I specify a setting for channel 3 (throttle), that makes the TX override the channel value with -100 when throttle switch is in OFF position (that's the !THR). Optionally, you can enforce the position of this switch on power up (in screen 2)
3. I also wanted to setup dual-rates for ailerons, since for some reason my previous TX did not do full range (maybe it was improperly set-up, I don't know). Seeing the throws of ailerons with TH9X I was bit afraid that it might take some getting used to. Setting up dual (or even triple rates) is easy with setup screen 4 "Expo/DR". My setup defaults to 60% throw on ailerons and 70% throw on elevator. Full range is available when AIL and ELE switches are in ON position. I did not use this much and just flew full range, since I needed rapid manoeuvrability given the windy conditions.
4. Finally, some finishing touches. a) I switched on the Throttle Trim (T-Trim) feature, which makes the throttle centre be at the bottom of the range. This is not necessary, I just find it logical. Also, I configured Trim Switch to use TRN switch (that's the only switch on the TH9X that won't remain in the ON state but always returns to OFF state). In my setup pulling this switch will make all trims be written into sub-trim table and actual trims are zeroed. Seems like a pretty neat feature which I have yet to use.
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I understand that topless is OK on Negril beach, but do people walk to the water , take strolls along the beach topless or is it basically only laying out on the beach tanning, say if you are staying at Couples and want to walk a couple of miles along the beach can you do so topless? It is this way in other locations in the Carribean but not sure about Jamaica
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It's legal.
Jamaicans don't do it.
A few Americans do.
More Europeans do (and they tend to be there more in summer).
So it's up to you and your comfort level. People will look twice but if you don't mind it's fine.
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We stayed at Sandals Negril last March04 (going again this March/05). There was definately topless sunbathing within our resort. It took me a couple of days to get up the nerve (as well as some cocktails), but I did it as well. I was great. After the first time, it was nothing...Women would walk from their beachchairs to the water topless.
No one was walking around the resort topless. Women did walk the beach topless. If you did want to take a long walk, I would take something to cover up, as there is a Beaches Sandy Bay (owned by Sandals, but for families) that is a bit further down the beach. We did walk right next door to Hedonism a couple of times. Anyhthing goes there..... There they have the "prude" beach, where people wear clothes... They also hav the nude beach were they only wear smiles... They walk all over the play there topless/naked. If you have any other questions, just ask. We love Negril. It is absolutely wonderful!! I was looking at the Sandals website this morning, and it appears that Jamaica (their resorts anyway) survived Ivan ok. I live in Tampa, so we're currently
keeping a close eye out for Ivan...
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Liza said it. It all depends on your comfort level. I just got back from there in July, although I did not see any women actually walking the beach like that- just staying within/on the resort.
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When we were at Beaches Negril in May we took a walk down the beach. I only saw 1 woman sunbathing topless. Didn't even notice til I was right by her. It was not an "in your face" type thing. Now if you stay near Hedonism then it might be a different story. They have a bigger clothing optional group.
If you look good & feel good then do it. If you really should wear clothing then please do! Or else sunbathe in private. Same goes for guys that think it's ok to let it all hang out in a speedo when they really need a girdle. Just my humorous opinion.
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I respectfully disagree that one should meet certain physical criteria in order to wear a certain type of swimsuit or go topless or nude where it is acceptable.
Since it's all about lack of body self-consciousness and not about sex, people should feel free to make their own choices regarding how much they choose to reveal.(Of course, anyone who doesn't like what they may see can avert their eyes.)
The VAST majority of the ladies I have seen topless would not qualify to be in Victoria's Secret, but that's their choice.
That having been said, I cannot claim to not have snickered discreetly at the sight of a "banana sling" on an Ernest Borgnine lookalike, but I DO respect his choice to make that fashion decision - as unfortunate as I may find it.
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That's the thing I dislike most about emails & posting messages. There's not an easy way to show when you're not serious or trying to be lighthearted about something. Not like facial expressions or voice inflections.
I was just funning about the clothing comment. Didn't mean to offend. My father-in-law was the worst at wearing a speedo when he shouldn't have & he was in PA! I live in New Orleans so seeing flesh paraded around is nothing new. I think it is funny to see people comment about it & still gawk.
Jamaica is a very relaxed place to be so visitors can relax there too.
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Hi Benj,
I wasn't really at all offended by what you said, but I really HAVE heard people say in all seriousness that only "pretty" women with "big boobs" and great bodies should go topless or wear a thong.
(Of course, this usually comes from people who are far from the ideal themselves.)
I must admit that I was uncomfortable with topless the first few times I was "exposed" (pun intended) to it (on two occasions because it was not accepted where it was being done).
No offense taken and none intended.
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Hi thanks for all the replies, I have been to many locations in the Carribean where topless is common, I have been indulging for about 30 years now and feel just as comfortable now at 50 as I did at 20, although I do keep myself in shape it has nothing to do with what I look like, it has to do with how I enjoy the freedom. As a teenager when I visited relatives in Sicily for many years topless was very common and that is how I was raised there during visits. Let me say that in my original post I mentioned walking the beach topless I was talking about along the waters edge, along the surf for a nice stroll maybe of a couple of miles, and yes I always have the hubby carry my coverup.
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I disagree with those who say it is fine to go topless in Jamaica. You will never see a local do it. I feel when in Rome kind of thing.
I think it is viewed as a tad disrespectful.
(And my 2 cents-- I love seeing people comfortable with themselves no matter what the weight, etc.)
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I do not agree, if you go to St Martin you do not see the local people topless do you? and it takes place on all their beaches. It is the the matter of acceptability of an area or an island. It is not often you see African Americans or black islanders topless as they are not sun worshipers as Caucasians are, so to state if the locals do not do it than no one else should makes no sense, if you visit islands such as Bermuda, US Virgin islands, British Virgin islands and many other islands where they are vigilant and make sure topless does not take place than it doesn't. Islands where it does take place it does because it is acceptable by that islands government.Visit st Barts it is widely practiced, but are there any African Ammericans there? no but it is practiced widely by the locals. On most islands the locals visit the beaches very early or very late mostly because of their sensitivity to the sun, and late in the day I have seen local women topless when it is cooler and the beach is more empty. You also have to think about the fact that many locals do not go topless as they live there and see the same people day after day and that may also account for their modesty of seeing friends while topless. I have been to Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao it is quiet common there to see toplesness but once again you do not see the local people indulging. We spent 24 days in Curacao and meet and stayed with many local people and they had no problem with topless on the beaches. So your statement "when in Rome do as the Romans do" is a poor choice of comparison.
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Keep in mind that all the posts saying that "many stroll the beach topless" are referring only to FOREIGN visitors.
In the near 15 years I've been travelling to Jamaica, I've NEVER seen a Jamaican woman go topless. If it keeps the tourists happy, they don't make a fuss BUT -- isn't it always wise to follow the old adage "when in Rome, do as the Romans do"..............? Pleny of revealing outfits at the dancehall (or the go-go clubs, as someone else mentioned), but never nude or topless, particularly on the beach.
Personally, I think it's more respectful of the host country NOT to treat it as your own private playground and abandon all notions of local decorum.
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"I was told many years ago by a Jamaican lady "bring something to cover up once you are entering into town (over swim suit,) respect the Jamaicans!!!" It's a respect thing forsure!!!!!!! "
When I go to other places I do try to respect local customs...
I dont think you'd be the only one if you were topless but due to their customs I opt not to.
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Well of course the people strolling the beaches are tourists, they have traveled many miles from many locations to enjoy what they do not have available to them at home probably, and yes I research every island before I make a decision to visit so I do not offend someone, if I choose an island that is not OK with topless than I do not indulge, but to say the locals do not do it makes little sense when most locals are not on the beach at the time most tourists are or visit more less touristy beaches, and how did the conversation go from the beach to town, of course one would cover up when leaving the beach no one here has implied topless is taking place on the streets or in town. I respect and follow the attitude of the island and what takes place on a particular beach, do the locals from Miami go topless on South Beach? no, but you damn well know it is very widespread, it is a matter of regulation by the authorities, would I go topless in the Caymans, hell know because I know it is illegal and it is made very public it is illegal, so if it is allowed as in Jamaica tahn to indulge is not a disrespect to the local people, if it were I think more of an issue of stopping it would be made rather than allowing it to take place.
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The locals in Miami certainly DO go topless on South Beach, probably more often than the "tourists". I agree that discretion is appropriate when in town, but in the several times I have been to Jamaica, I can assure you that the locals are much more concerned with selling you their "stuff" than in what you are or are not wearing. What really offends them is not half naked tourists, but rather the intense poverty on much of the Island outside the tourist areas. So if you are down there helping the local economy you will be appreciated, regardless of how you are dressed.
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I agree with CarolDI. There is intense poverty off the beach, and whatever you can do to help will be appreciated. Despite what you may have heard or read, some Jamaicans can be quite conservative, and it is not the local custom to go topless or naked on the beach. Most people won't care what you're doing, but you might be subject to some comments or hassles unless you're strictly on a designated nude beach ( like at Hedonism or the one that used to be close to Coco La Palm).
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We have been to Aruba many times. Love Aruba! Have never seen topless in Aruba...beach, pool, anywhere. You say it is common in Aruba...where?
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I haven't changed mine at all. The purpose of the 2nd amendment was not to enable to overthrow the government but to prevent that from happening. Pretty big difference.
Completely ridiculous. As has been demonstrated and explained ad nauseum by myself and others in this very thread. I don't know why you cling to this belief, but in order to believe this, you have to disregard countless primary historical documents from "Common Sense" through "The Federalist Papers". You would also have to ignore the historical context that brought the American colonies to a war with their sovereign. There is no logical way to come to your conclusion except through ignorance.
All this discussion over what an assault rifle is sounds foolish to someone who knows perfectly well how quickly they can be fired. If you don't know, find someone who has one and just see how fast you can empty the magazine. That discussion is up there with the magazine/clip discussions. And another thing, your arguments would go down a little smoother with the non-believers if you toned down your mention of tyrannical governments and rebellion.
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No one is ignoring mass shootings. The Newtown massacre affected every American. We all want schools to be safe places for our children. How to prevent school shootings from happening is a common goal on both sides of the argument.
You do understand that Connecticut has an assault weapons ban in place, right? They require background checks, 14 day waiting period for gun purchases, handgun registry, and you have to complete a handgun safety course to buy a handgun. None of these things prevented Newtown. You shrug off having a police officer/ armed guard present, because apparently he is only good as cannon fodder from that all-powerful "assault weapon". This characterizes these school shooters as battle-tested warriors, instead of the cowards they actually are. The simple presence of an armed guard at a school would serve to deter people from attempting a school shooting. And those who weren't would be further deterred once the return fire started. The fact that guards aren't currently present in MOST of our schools are what makes the death tolls so devastating. Shooters know that schools are "gun-free zones", extremely soft targets.
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Tom, how did you first find your passion for photography?
My first journeys with photography started when I bought an Olympus OM-1 and decided to study it as one of my GCSE's. I spent many many hours in the school dark room exploring all sorts of techniques. These days convenience has won me over and I now use a digital camera, but film is definitely helped me fall in love with photography.
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I think the addition of Matilda's feet has definitely widened the appeal of the series. Even now it's clear to see her little feet are getting bigger and bigger. The coverage the series has received has been amazing (featured in Daily Mail, Metro, BBC, Telegraph etc). I've received countless emails from people telling me how much they like the series, plus a few other people who have a similar collection of photos. As nice as the series is now, I think in another 20 years time the story it tells will be even stronger – documenting the growth of our child and future children) from birth to adulthood. It will be something I'll thoroughly enjoy looking back on when I'm old and grey.
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You've traveled Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico what's was your favourite subject matter on these travels?
Seeing how local people go about their every-day lives has always been a highlight for me when I go travelling. Going to famous landmarks or museums is ok, but give me a bustling market or a small village and I can spend hours just roaming the streets looking for people and things to photograph.
Tell us what is in your backpack camera/equipment wise?
I try to keep my bag as light as possible. For a body I use the Canon 5D II. I own quite a few Canon L lenses, but the ones I use the most are the 24-70 f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8 USM IS II, 50mm f/1.2. A circular polairsing filter is a must. I have a reflector but rarely use it unless working with an assistant/models. I hate tripods so only take one when really necessary. That's about it.
What kind of precautions did you take whilst carry your DSLR equipment around the world?
I fortunately had no problems with my equipment on my 12 month trip. I met a lot of other people who had their cameras stolen but when I asked further questions they'd always done something stupid like leave their bag unattended or on the back of a chair while in a cafe. If you've done a fair bit of travelling I think you soon build up a natural awareness of what is a safe and unsafe environment. A lot of the time I walked around with my camera round my neck and never encountered any problems but there were times I'd definitely stop and put it in my bag away from prying eyes.
One of the biggest logistical problem was backing up the 17,000 photos I took. I didn't want to take a laptop with me, so opted for two portable hard drives that you just insert your memory card into and click Copy. The two drives were mirrored – one lived in my big rucksack, the other in my day bag. Both were stored in padded camera cases and Ortlieb waterproof cases. Every 3 months I would then buy a Lacie portable drive and post it back to my parents house in the UK.
You visited Marrakech recently and took a great photo of a old man. What's your technique? Do you ask before shooting or rely on a good zoom?
In that instance I asked the man for a photo and he said yes. It was shot at 70mm, f/2.8 to get a nice short depth of field. My technique is simple – with my camera pointing to the floor I smile and ask 'can I take a photo', if they say yes I take my time and snap a few frames. If they say no I smile again and walk away. The key thing is to be confident and friendly, accept that a lot of people will say no and when someone does say yes take your time, make sure you've got the right camera settings and thank them after.
During my 4 days in Marrakech I was really keen to get a few posed street portraits and probably asked about 40 people, who nearly all said no. One very striking old man told me (through his younger son who spoke English) that a photographer had once offered him £1000 for a photo and he had refused. It's such a shame because it would have made an exceptional photo but you have to respect their wishes.
– see Tom Robinson's Marrakech photography
Colour seems to play a big role in your travel photography do you use a particular technique for this such as using filters?
I hate filters – far too fiddly. One of the best ways to improve as a photographer is learn about the different qualities of light and how they record in a camera. Lightroom also helps a great deal as you can pull out certain colours and really make your photos pop.
For someone with an interest in photography what one outstanding tip would you give them about traveling around the world with a dslr?
It may sound weird but I think the most important thing is to really open your eyes when travelling and look for subject matter that will really tell a story and make an interesting photo. I constantly keep pushing myself to re-look at the environment I'm in and try to interpret in a different way. Far too many people get sucked into photographing flowers, dogs and other cliche items.
What software do you use or would you recommend budding travel photographer?
Adobe Lightroom is amazing and shouldn't be too confusing for beginners. Open it up, import some photos and drag a few sliders to see what they do – you'll soon get the hang of it.
My main problem is taking time to do post-production on my photos, do you have any advice and what would you suggest with regards to only displaying your best photos?
This is the universal problem for all photographers. It's important to be really critical of your own work though. Many times I've taken a great portrait but the focus is not quite right or something like that, so it is rejected. When processing a shoot I have a set process:
1. Look through all the photos and reject the bad ones.
2. Go through the remaining and 3 star the best ones.
3. Go through them and 4 star the best.
4. Go through again and 5 star the best – then retouch.
This should leave you with the strong set of photos from the shoot and means you only have to retouch a few, rather than all of them.
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The Montessori learning experience is cumulative: what a child learns in the kindergarten year depends on what he has learned in his previous Montessori years. In many ways the preceding years are
of lower utility if she cannot continue her interaction with the Montessori materials to complete the three year cycle (think of going to college and quitting the year prior to graduation after all
that hard work).
In the Montessori environment there is tremendous emphasis on having a child use the concrete manipulative to transition into abstract thinking. This means a child will begin using materials as a hands-on experience, using all of their senses...they will see the materials, listen, feel, and touch their work whereas later, they can think about the work in their head. Kindergarten is a critical developmental time when the child's previous experiences in a self-directed classroom of learning comes together for those wonderful "Ah-ha!" moments!
Differences Between Traditional and Montessori Kindergarten
There are important differences between a Montessori kindergarten and a traditional one. In most traditional kindergarten classes, the primary emphasis is on developing social skills with some preliminary work in cognitive "readiness". Contrastingly, a Montessori classroom focuses on developing cognitive skills on a firm foundation of sensory and motor skill training. In a Montessori classroom, a child progresses at his own rate; there are no pressures to "catch up" or "slow down" to the level of the class. The child working at his own rate develops good work habits including initiative, the ability to process information, to think critically, to analyze, and the ability to persist in completing a task. We emphasize making each child feel competent in his or her own abilities and interested in learning how to learn, ask questions and be engaged in their individual and team efforts to identify a problem and collaborating to find a possible solution.


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Third Rugby Cup for Nenagh
Fitting End to Successful Season
By a singal victory on Sunday last in Limerick over Newcastlewest, the Nenagh rugby team brought a very successful season to a brillant close. The winning of the three cups, the Mansergh, Munster Junior nad Garryowen constitutes a proud and unprecedented record in Munster Rugby, all the more remarkable in view of the fact that the team is a comparatively short time in existance. The result may be justly attributed to hard and unselfish training, strong determination and the unremitting attention of secretaries and committee.
Since October last the team took part in 23 games, winning 22, losing the opening game by 3 points. The number of points scored now stands at 280 against 40 scored against them.
Congratulatory messages from all over Munster and from many clubs in Leinster were received by the club officials on the marked success of the team. Nenagh has gained such recognition that fixtures have been arranged for the opening of next season from the important Leinster clubs.
Crowds visited Herriott's window during the week admiring the three valuable trophies and medals. The window is draped with the club colours and honour cap, and photos of former teams are shown. Particular interest is taken of the Nenagh team of firty-seven years ago. The photo was loaned by the president.
The Garryowen Cup
After their gruelling match with Richmond the previous Sunday, the Nenagh fifteen turned out fresh and ready for the final match. During the week it was expected that there would be more absentees from the team, but Nenagh turned out in full strength except for the loss - a serious one - of Igoe. Igoe stood down owing to an injury received in the Richmond match. M Ayres going into the three-quarter line and Hegarty being transferred to Igoe's usual position.
The Play
Mick O' Meara cleverly opened the scoring by getting around the blind side of the scrum, sending the ball to Joe O' Meara who got over. The try was not converted.
Play was up and down for some time when Hegarty kicked a penalty for Nenagh, the score then standing at 6 points to nil, Newcastle replied with a three-point score from a penalty for and infringement.
Hard, clean football took place, Nenagh having the advantate until O' Meara set McKenna going, when he burst through to score. Again McKenna got over, both scores being converted by the beautiful kicking of Hegarty, who later kicked a penalty. Cussen for Newcastlewest, was always a danger to Nenagh when speeding with the ball eluding his opponents, only to be brought down by Reynolds, full back. Reynolds played a spectacular game. Culhane in the opening session was very nippy but was well looked after by M O' Meara, who countered his moves. Several times Newcastlewest tried very hard to cross the Nenagh line, but were held up. All the Nenagh team played exceptionally well, putting every ounce into the game so as to capture the third cup and create a record.
The success of the club is due in a great measure to Mr. Wm McCormack (hon secretary), who looked after it with a fatherly interest. Unsparing in his efforts his endeavours were crowned with success when the final whistle proclaimed Nenagh winners of the cup.
At a meeting of delegates from the Munster junior clubs held after the match, Mr. J Reynolds, Nenagh presiding, congratulatory speeches were made on the success of Nenagh during the season. Many other congratulations were received.
The team were accorded a wonderful reception on their arrival home.
Demand for Reform
At the meeting of the North Munster Junior Clubs held in Limerick on Sunday, Mr. J Reynolds, president, Nenagh FC presiding and the following clubs being represented - Abbey, Askeaton, Ennis, Thurles, Templemore, St. Munchins, Lansdowne (Limerick), nenagh, Shannon, St Michael's, Rathkeale, Pirates, Old Queens, Richmond and Presentation - the following resolution was unanimously passed, on the proposition of Mr. D Murphy (Abbey FC) :-
"That we, the representatives of the North Munster Junior Rugby Football Clubs, heartily endorse the action of the Dublin Senior Clubs, vis., Bective, University College and Blackrock, in their endeavour to bring about a change in the Constitution and the bye laws of the Irish Rugby Football Union and assuring them of our support in any action they may take to bring about this change." Copies of this resolution were ordered to be sent to the I.R.F.U. Munster Branch and the Press.
On Sunday last under a blazing sun and a pitch like iron, Nenagh Ormonds defeated Killorglin (Kerry) at Thomond Park, Limerick in the final of the Munster Junior Cup. By their victory over Killorglin Nenagh now hold two records in Munster junior rugby circles. They were the first provincial town team to win this cup and the first provincial town to win it a second time. The trophy which is valued at £70 was presented by Mr J. Macauley, President of the Irish Rugby Football Union in 1909, for competition amongst junior clubs in Munster and Nenagh had its first victory in 1931 (22 years after the cup had been presented) when Richmond (Limerick) were defeated by 6 points to nil. Tralee are the only other provincial town team to have captured this trophy, they had a short life in this season's competition as Killorglin defeated them by 3 ponts to nil in the first round.
The Game Described
The game in itself was a desperate struggle in which neither side succeeded in crossing their opponents' lines; however, Nenagh came out victorious by a dropped goal to nil. In the set scrums matters were fairly even until the opening of the second half, when Nenagh seemed to dominate play in every department. O' Callaghan, at the base of the scurm out-classed his vis-à-vis, J. Magan, who was slow to get the ball away. O' Callaghan, therefore, smothered several movements before they had time to develop. The Nenagh backs did not look quite so good as their opponents, but they possessed a finer knowledge of the game and played more as a combination than the Kerry men who were spectacular in their movements, but this had little effect. Had the Killorglin backs more experience they would be unlucky to have lost, for in the final minutes of the game it seemed that only a miracle could have kept the Nenagh line intact.
McMahon, at full, played as usual, a sound game, while the length and accuracy of his opposites kicking was a feature of the game. Graham played a very brilliant game and was easily the most polished footballer on the field, and his defence by way of touch kicking gained rounds of applause whenever he was forced to do so. The remainder of the backs played a sound game, while M O' Meara was outstanding in the three-quarter line. In the pack W Gleeson was most conspicuous, while Delaney and D Quigley also played a good game. The remainder of the pack played with their usual vigour and their scrimmaging was a factor which made it possible for the cup to come once more to Nenagh. In ther Kilorglin back division, C. McCarthy and C. O' Connor played brilliantly, and their fast pace will enable them to go far in the game. In the forwards, T Mangan and J. Taylor were the best of a hard working pack, and on the whole Killorglin have great prospects and it is sure they will be prominent in the Junior Cup next year.
Nenagh's Successful Season
Nenagh had a very successful season: out of the 23 games played, (of which 17 were played at home) 19 were won, 1 drawn and 3 lost. The total points scored amount to 236: and 75 against.
Cup Presented
Dr. Graham on behalf of the Munster Branch presented the cup to E. Graham, the Nenagh captain and amidst a scene of great enthusiasm each member of the victorious team was presented with a medal. The Nenagh supporters who travelled about 300 strong "chaired" the captain from the field and at the hotel the "flowing bowl" was passed around without restriction.
Groups gathered around the town before the result of the match became known discussing the prospects of the home team, as it was fairly well established that Killorglin was out to win the coveted trophy, valued at £70, having gone right through the season without defeat, and were favourites. When the result came through it was passed on right through the town, with the result that the opportunity was not to be lost in giving the victors a right rousing reception, not alone by those connected with the team, but from the town in general.
Young and old of all classes wended their way towards Annbrook as the evening advanced, but as no hour was fixed or could be, for the home-coming, many waited long and patiently until the team arrived, and did not the kiddies, the boys and girls of the town proclaim their presence as the bus came in sight, gaily decorated with the club colours of red and white. The excitement and enthusiasm was not confined to the youth as men and women, some of whom probably never saw a Rugby match, heartily joined in the welcome, proud of the team and the town which had turned out such fine athletic and strapping young fellows in every form of sport, no matter of what particular type they specialise in. Immediately on stepping off the bus the captain, E. J. Graham and Mick O' Meara (who scored the winning points) were lifted shoulder high, and headed by the Pipers Band, started towards the town followed by the large crowd, which had assembled. Pound street has shown on many occasion, how it can decorate the old street, and give a reception, but as on this occasion, the inhabitants had not time to decorate it they made it up in whole-hearted welcome.
When the crowd reached Banba Square a halt was made, and Graham and O' Meara released from the shoulders of supporters, speeches were called for and responded to by Mr M O' Meara, Mr Percy Delaney, and Mr K Bernal, who thanked the people for the reception.
One well known supporter not satisfied with the cup coming to Nenagh brought with him the mascot of Killorglin team – "a puck goat", cut out of 3-ply wood. The forecast in last Saturday's paper that Nenagh would win, even if by a small margin was quite correct. Killorglin was very hard to beat, and the issure was in doubt up to the last moment.
Many telegrams were received during the week congratulating the team – one from Swinford was from J.J. Mulcahy, who was such a popular member of the team when in Nenagh a year or two ago.


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