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The Ydron Saga Book 1
by Raymond Bolton
Genre: Paranormal Epic Fantasy
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Reg was awash with faces. Their stories came upon him like a flood. Wave followed wave and inundated him to the point of drowning. These were not simply imaginings. They were beyond any concepts he had ever known and many were contrary to his way of thinking. As he fought to retain stable footing in what was rapidly becoming a maelstrom of misery and despair, he grew uncomfortably aware of the vividness and intensely personal feeling each experience brought. These were not other lives. Each seemed to be his own. It was he, Regilius Tonopath, who had been beaten, who drank, who failed and despaired. It was he, the heir to the throne of Ydron, who was the robber, the washerwoman, the child. On one hand, he knew this could not be, and contrarily he recalled each life with the clarity and certitude with which he knew each step and turning of the palace corridors.
Beneath this misery, simmering steadily to the surface, arose ever new and alien thoughts. Immersed as he was in these lives, his perceptions of things familiar were changing. Soldiers, his lifelong protectors, were not to be trusted, but rather, feared. No longer guardians and enforcers of the law, they were the source of brutality and kidnappers of husbands and children. Women hid themselves from the helmet and shield of the throne.
It did not pay to be successful outside the palace walls. Any surpluses or gains were sure to be confiscated. One could never quite pay one's tax. The collector made sure of it. When one had managed to acquire a little more than one's customary lot, a visit from the taxman was inevitable. Since none ever knew how the news got out, each suspected his neighbor. It probably was true spies were everywhere. A word in the right ear would likely put food in an empty belly, so distrust abounded.
Reg's head hurt and he trembled as he drove through the horror. He could not believe any of this could be true in the land his family ruled, but the images were relentless. This flight from danger had become a plunge into reality. He was unprepared for and unable to come to terms with what each moment drove home. Had he been so sheltered he could not see his world as it was?
Somehow—he knew not by what providence—the roadster hurtled on without incident. Even when he tried, he could barely focus on his surroundings. Carts, streets, banners, men, women and children all blurred into a stream, while the dreams or revelations—he could not say which—bombarded him until he was lost in the confusion. He no longer knew where he was, yet the car careened onward.
Eventually he passed through the city's outermost wall. He did not remember the gate or the guards, but the density of outer danYdron thinned into scattered farms and villages and his head began to clear. He breathed deeply, with only dim recollection of his purpose as the cacophony of sights and sounds receded. Like a badly beaten fighter trying to see through senses numbed by countless blows, staggering toward his corner and his seconds for relief, Reg drove westward. Familiarity kept him on his path, though his mind was still dazed, unaware of the road spinning under the wheels and away behind him.
Thought Gazer
The Ydron Saga Book 2
If he had been born an ordinary man, his family would be safe--safe as anyone can be in a land torn apart by war. It is his singular gift, however, that causes his wife and children to be imprisoned and held hostage and him to be used as a tool. Caught up in a struggle between opposing warlords and refusing to play the game, Peniff elects to take the moral high road. This is the story of a man, in all other ways ordinary, rising above his fears to do what he must. Can he free his family before his betrayal comes to light? Moreover, what will he become before his journey is over?
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To say Harad was relentless is to understate the rage that drove him. He had pushed his party mercilessly until eventually, one of the horses, driven to exhaustion, fell and refused to rise. When Harad began flogging it, Peniff tore his leash from Kord's grasp, strode up to Harad and grabbed him by the wrist, arresting the whip at the top of its arc. Harad turned to glare.
"You will kill it and still it will not rise." In a soft, but deliberate tone, Peniff went on. "In fact, if you continue to deny the other horses rest or sleep, you will kill them all. Then what? Do you expect us to walk all the way to danHsar?"
Harad's face became a mask of hate, but Peniff persisted.
"Even now, the man and the woman are entering the prison. Do you expect that somehow they will run away and evade us? I promise you, they will not escape any time soon. Look at your men. Even should we stumble on the pair in the next minute, they would be too exhausted to act."
Harad was breathing heavily, but he opened the fist he had formed with his free hand and lowered it.
"We all want the same thing," said Peniff. "Even this poor, dumb creature wishes to rise and avoid your wrath, but it cannot. Look at its eyes. They are filled with terror, but the animal is spent. It can do no more and neither can we."
Harad could not deny the truth. The horse's chest heaved, its mouth frothed and the whites of its eyes showed how deeply it feared the next strike of the lash.
"Very well, Thought Gazer," Harad said as he looked from the horse to his men. "We will rest, even sleep if you like, but not one minute past Jadon's rising. I intend to arrive at the city's gate tomorrow."
"And this poor beast will carry you there, if you but allow it to sleep the night, then feed and water it in the morning."
As the two stood staring, it was hard to say who was in charge: the one with the whip, or the one with the collar around his neck.
"There are some things even you cannot simply will into being," said Peniff.
Harad stared a moment longer, then threw the whip to the ground.
The Ydron Saga Book 3
In this world where young and old, rich or poor, are at the mercy of armed marauders and the armies of the powerful, a warlord's wrath forces a mother and daughter to flee for their lives. Despite being prescient, they cannot foresee all that lies ahead. Quickly separated, their every effort centers around reunion and survival. Without losing sight of these goals, one of them foresees that, if she travels to the conflict's center and lends support to one of the two major powers, she has the ability to influence the final outcome.
Foretellers, the third volume of The Ydron Saga, is the second book of Awakening's prequel trilogy.
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"I won't leave you here," she said. "If we have to leave, we're leaving together. We'll jump ship if we have to."
She turned and took Pandy to the railing across from Harad. She grasped it and stared out over the water. Her head spun through what could happen if both were to go, and all of the outcomes were tragic and black. Panicked and uncertain what to do next, she stood watching the bow wave stream past in an endless ribbon until a tug on her sleeve returned her to the present.
"What is it?"
"There isn't much time, Mother. A critical moment is approaching."
A critical moment was a concept Roanna had taught Pandy long ago when she was trying to describe a point in time when an opportunity could either be seized or lost forever. Roanna thought of time as a river and had always pictured herself floating down the stream on a platform. Most of the time, all one could do was move the platform a little to one side of the stream or the other, changing the view a bit as one headed towards an unvarying destination. Every now and then, however, the stream branched and a new platform, heading down the other fork towards a new destination would present itself. Sometimes one would have a great deal of time to consider the consequences of jumping onto the second platform, sometimes almost none at all. But there was always a point in the flow of events when, if a decision were not made and acted upon in that instant, the opportunity would disappear forever. Pandy was saying that one of these instances—a critical moment—was almost upon them.
"There's lots of time between now and daybreak. We can find a way," she said, trying to diminish the urgency in the girl's words. Roanna was about to ask her to clarify what she had seen when Pandy said, "I love you, Mother. Grab the log."
"What … ?" she started to say, but Pandy pushed hard against her middle with both hands, almost knocking the breath from her lungs as she launched Roanna over the railing.
Not all outcomes are foreseeable. Too many unmade decisions cloud the yet-to-be. But as Roanna cleared the railing, floating weightless—before her heels struck wood and upended her— she thought she saw a look of satisfaction in her daughter's eyes and knew Pandy's choice had been correct. Never mind they would not see each other for a long time to come. Pandy would live and so would she. Her feet flipped upwards and sent her spinning and plummeting downwards.
The Ydron Saga Book 3
In this, the concluding chapter to The Ydron Saga, a young man who has lost the use of his legs—someone whom earthly culture labels paraplegic—agrees to lend his telekinetic talents to the effort to bring down a tyrannical warlord.
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Hammat's team was backing way from the fight, threatening to move his wagon into Ada's. Her own were rearing up to avoid the collision. Horrified, Bardik watched as her wagon began rolling backward, before pivoting on its transom to swing toward the ditch. Lacking an unimpeded view of their reins, he was trying to decide how he might alter her team's direction when the wagon's right rear wheel travelled off the roadway. As her wagon began tilting, he found himself wishing there were some way he could level it. His thoughts became deeds when, in the next instant, the wagon came upright. The wheel hovered over empty air and Bardik, in wide-eyed surprise, found he could support it. As her team continued to back, the other rear wheel left the roadway and Bardik struggled to keep the wagon level. Sweat beaded on his brow and his body started to shake under the effort. Curling his fingers into his bedding, uncertain how much more exertion he could tolerate, he struggled to prevent the wagon from overturning. He cried out as, all at once, he found himself suspending the entire load with all of its wheels hanging. He did not know what he would do if Hammat's wagon did likewise.
In the next instant, just as Bardik's vision started to tunnel under the strain, Ada's horses began walking forward, drawing the wagon back onto solid ground. The pressure on him lifted and Bardik collapsed, breathing deeply as he stared at the sky from his bedding, marveling at his accomplishment and the ways things were changing. He no longer needed to assess an object's mass or dissect the elements of his intended action before assembling the parts of the problem to put them into action. He no longer performed the act of moving something distant. Now he was the act. He was the object he transported. And at the same time, he was the mover. It came to him he was all of these: act, object, and telekine. Moving those objects had become like moving a limb. Just as one does not analyze the elements of hefting a rock and throwing it, neither did he when he acted moments before. And though what he had done had required a great amount of effort, robbing him of more energy than anything prior, he could already feel himself recovering, as if the exercise had strengthened him.
Regarding his debut novel, Awakening, multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author, Mike Resnick says, "In Awakening, Raymond Bolton presents us with an intricate and interesting problem, characters you care for, aliens who are alien, and a carefully-thought-out future."
Matthew J. Pallamary, author of Land Without Evil and Spirit Matters said, "Raymond Bolton's genre shattering Awakening is a skillfully woven hybrid of science fiction and fantasy that brings cultural conflict to a whole new, thoroughly believable level that goes straight to the heart of what really matters."
International award-winning author of the Daimones Trilogy, Massimo Marino, endorsed Awakening, saying, "Bolton navigates through the plot lines and the mixed genres (Science Fiction but not exactly, Fantasy but not entirely, Paranormal but not completely) with the clear gesture of the conductor of a large orchestra. A new voice and author who is bound to grow a faithful readership."
Finally, Britain's BookViral.com states, "it's a grand debut. An ambitious and well considered SF crossover [that] breathes originality into the genre."
Raymond's goal is to craft gripping stories about the human condition, whether they are set here or another world. He has written award-winning poetry and four novels. Awakening, an epic, was released in January, 2014, and Thought Gazer, an adventure and first volume of a prequel trilogy, was released on January 1, 2015. The third in the series, Foretellers, came out on March 1 , 2016. The trilogy's conclusion, entitled Triad, aired January 1, 2017. Awakening was recently translated into Spanish and was released as El despertar – La saga de Ydron on July 1, 2015. Amazon has already listed El despertar as the Number One New Release in Ciencia Ficción.
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: Home Blood Pressure Monitors Wrong 7 of 10 Times: Study
Posted June 17, 2017
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of older people often turn to do-it-yourself home blood pressure monitors to track that vital health sign.
But a small, new Canadian study suggests that readings from the devices are wrong most of the time and could put patients at risk.
A team led by Jennifer Ringrose, of the University of Alberta in Calgary, tested dozens of home monitors used by 85 patients averaging 66 years of age.
The researchers found the units weren't accurate within five mmHg of blood pressure about 70 percent of the time. And the devices were off the mark by at least 10 mmHg about 30 percent of the time, the investigators added.
That inaccuracy could have serious consequences for people's health, Ringrose said.
"Monitoring for and treating hypertension [high blood pressure] can decrease the consequences of this disease," she said. "We need to make sure that home blood pressure readings are accurate."
One U.S. expert in diabetes and its related heart risks agreed that the findings are troubling.
"This study highlights why it is so difficult to treat hypertension," said Dr. Robert Courgi. He's a specialist in diabetes care at Northwell Health's Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, N.Y.
"If the home blood pressure monitors were more accurate, we would have a better chance at successful treatment of hypertension," he said.
Should people who have bought and use these monitors toss them out? Maybe not. According to Ringrose, there are a number of ways to minimize inaccurate readings with the devices.
First, she said, "compare the blood pressure machine measurement with a blood pressure measurement in a clinic before exclusively relying upon home blood pressure readings."
Also, "what's really important is to do several blood pressure measurements and base treatment decisions on multiple readings," Ringrose added.
Home monitoring may still be very useful," she said, "because it "empowers patients and [it] is helpful for clinicians to have a bigger picture rather than just one snapshot in time."
Patients should not have blood pressure medications started or changed based on one or two measurements taken at a single point in time unless the measurements are clearly elevated, noted study co-author Raj Padwal.
Dr. Yasir El-Sherif directs stroke care at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City. He called the findings "interesting and clinically relevant in that many physicians request their patients to keep daily logs of their blood pressures. I and many neurologists who care for stroke patients regularly ask our patients to keep daily logs of their blood pressures using an automated device and inform us of a trend upwards."
El-Sherif said the study population was too small to deliver concrete conclusions, but it "does raise concern."
Certain factors -- inappropriately sized arm cuffs, patients with a specific type of blood pressure -- may combine with inaccurate readings to give some patients a "a false sense of security," he said.
El-Sharif's advice? "Patients who use these automated blood pressure devices should bring them to their physicians once or even twice to measure their accuracy against a [office-based] manual measurement," he said.
The study was published recently in the American Journal of Hypertension.
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Michael Redfern, who led the Alder Hey Children's Hospital inquiry in Liverpool, has been asked to establish the facts and report to ministers.
Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling, who announced the move in an emergency statement to the Commons, said families of workers at the Sellafield site in Cumbria, as well as the public, wanted answers to questions raised by the latest disclosure.
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Health insurance for international students in The Netherlands
If you are planning to start a study, internship or traineeship in the Netherlands, it is recommended to find out how and what medical costs are covered during your stay and whether or not you need to enrol for a Dutch Healthcare Insurance. This is very important because medical costs in the Netherlands are well above average.
Therefore, this article was written to provide students from abroad with detailed information on Dutch healthcare insurance and to point out when it is obligatory to get a Dutch healthcare insurance. Moreover, the article discusses the steps needed to ensure proper medical coverage in the Netherlands.
When are you required to get a Dutch healthcare insurance?
There are a few cases in which a Dutch healthcare insurance is obligatory for foreign students or interns:
- When you study in the Netherlands, but also have a part-time job or paid internship (note: a zero-hour (casual) contract will count as a job)
In other cases, you can keep your home country insurance or get a private insurance that covers medical care in The Netherlands. Please refer to the chart below to find out for yourself if you need a Dutch healthcare insurance, if you can keep your home country healthcare insurance or if you need to get private healthcare insurance.
When can you use the EHIC and use your home country insurance?
EU-, EEA-countries and Switzerland have agreements and treaties with The Netherlands about medical coverage. That is why students from within the EU can often keep their home country insurance. However, it is important to make sure that your home country insurance covers the necessary medical care in the Netherlands and that they can issue a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to you. This EHIC gives you (in theory) the same right to necessary medical care as other Dutch residents that have a basic Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering). More information on the EHIC can be found on this page.
Some national health insurers in EU-countries will only cover the costs of your healthcare in another country for a limited time; this is often the case for mature students (older than 28 or 30) and workers on training abroad. If this is the case for you, you will need to register for a health insurance in The Netherlands or to take out private health insurance.
Moreover, most national health insurers only cover up to health tariffs applicable in your home country. Hence, it is highly recommended to check whether your home country insurance provides full health cover in the Netherlands during your entire stay. Otherwise, it may be required to arrange extra (private) insurance cover or opt for Dutch health insurance if you are eligible.
Insurance status
If you have any doubts about your insurance status and want to make sure where you stand, for example, when you are from the EU/EER and staying longer than one year in The Netherlands. You can contact the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) via this page. You can also contact the governmental health insurance number through: +31 88 900 6960.
When do you need private health insurance?
When you are not from the EU/EEA or Switzerland and if you are planning to study for more than three months in The Netherlands, you are required to apply for a non-EU/EEA resident's permit upon arrival. After obtaining the residence permit, you are obligated to take Dutch Health insurance. In the mean time, you can refer to private health insurance as described in the paragraph below.
If you are not from the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you will have to verify with your current healthcare insurer whether they cover medical costs made in The Netherlands. If not, it is highly recommended to get a private health insurance that covers the most essential medical care in The Netherlands. There are several private health insurers that offer special international healthcare insurances for foreigners that are going to study in The Netherlands, for example Allianz, Aon and IPS. Refer to their websites for more detailed information.
What steps are necessary to get a basic Dutch healthcare insurance?
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Please note that this is only applicable to non-EU/EEA students.
- Obtain a residents permit at the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). In order to apply for such a permit you need the following documents: a legal and certified copy of your birth certificate, document(s) that prove you have a permanent place to live in The Netherlands and a legal and valid passport.
- After successful registration at the IND you can go to the local town hall (in the city you are residing) and register yourself as a new inhabitant. You will then receive a citizen service number.
- With this number, you can compare and select your own basic Dutch healthcare insurance and if desired, any supplementary health cover packages. Here is an overview of all Dutch healthcare insurers.
What medical costs are covered?
The basic Dutch health insurance covers essential health care, such as visits and treatments by a general practitioner, pharmaceuticals and hospital treatments. All Dutch healthcare insurance companies must offer at least the basic health care cover package (basisverzekering). This is stipulated in Dutch health laws. This basic package contains most medical coverages required:
- Visits and treatment by a general practitioner
- Pharmaceuticals (with reference from a physician/general practitioner)
- Medical care, operations and other treatments performed by doctors and physicians, such as cardiologists, dermatologists, surgeons, etc.
- Certain medical aids
- Dental care (until the age of 18)
- Physiotherapy for people with certain chronic diseases
- Psychological health care (with reference from a physician)
- Hospital care
- Pregnancy- and birth care (maternity and obstetric care)
- Emergency transport by ambulance
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Dietary advice
- Special health care programs and population medical research
- Emergency medical treatment abroad, according to Dutch standards
Each of the above items will have their requirements and possible limitations regarding financial compensation. Sometimes the basic cover does not suffice, for example, for:
- Dental care
- Physiotherapy
- Alternative Healing
- Optical eye care
- Orthodontics
If you need these types of healthcare you may refer to private supplemental insurance packages.
Financial benefit (zorgtoeslag)
International students with a Dutch health insurance are usually eligible for a financial benefit/allowance (called 'zorgtoeslag' in Dutch) that can go up to 88 euros a month. This is amount is provided to help lower income groups pay their healthcare expenses, such as the health insurance premium and the mandatory excess (385 euro). There are several requirements to be met in order to be eligible:
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a Dutch health insurance
- You have a Dutch citizen number (BSN)
- Your salary is below 28.720 euro (2018) or 35.996 euro (2018) if you are fiscal partners
You can apply for the zorgtoeslag-benefit through the website of the Dutch tax authorities.
Choosing a basic Dutch healthcare insurance
Although, the content of the basis Dutch healthcare insurance is the same with every insurer, the monthly fee, service, excess (deductible) and available choice of health care providers can vary depending on the chosen health insurance company and policy. Hence, it is recommended to compare Dutch healthcare insurance companies on their monthly fee and policy. Ask a Dutch-speaking friend or colleague to assist you.
If you fail to get a basic Dutch health insurance in time while this is obligatory, you may risk a penalty from the government. If you are unsure about your current healthcare situation, contact the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (Social security institute).


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Crime alerts for San Pedro and seven other L.A. neighborhoods
Crime reports are up significantly for the latest week in eight L.A. neighborhoods, according to an analysis of LAPD data by the Los Angeles Times' Crime L.A. database.
Three neighborhoods reported a significant increase in violent crime. San Pedro (A) was the most unusual, recording eight reports compared with a weekly average of 4.4 over the last three months.
Mission Hills (D) topped the list of five neighborhoods with property crime alerts. It recorded 11 property crimes compared with its weekly average of 6.6 over the last three months.
Alerts are based on an analysis of crime reports for Oct. 5–Oct. 11, the most recent seven days for which data are available.
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This is our third and final article in our series about candida and food to eat and those to avoid as well as testing for candida at home and then what to do if you have candida.
Just in case you missed them here are some quick links to the previous articles:
Article 1. – Top-foods-to-fight-candida-growth
Article 2. – Do-you-have-candida-what-foods-you-should-avoid-if-you-do
DIY 48 Second Test for Candida
A lot of our readers want to know if they may have candida so we found this great video about how to test at home (for free – yeah!) to see if you have candida!
There is also a great follow up video that is very informative and we are even thinking about taking the plunge ourselves and doing a candida cleanse!
Source: youtube Channel – FitLifeTV
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Let us know if you love this video too!
Candida Cleanse – The Randy and Christa Show
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Written by Andrew Capitelli (SJC-LI Sports Information)
Old Westbury, NY| The St. Joseph's College (L.I.) softball team extended its winning streak to five games on Sunday afternoon with a road sweep of SUNY Old Westbury, 2-1 and 5-2, in a Skyline Conference doubleheader.
With the win the Golden Eagles improve to 7-7 on the year and remain perfect in conference play (4-0) as the Panthers drop to 3-5 (3-5 Skyline).
SJC 2, Old Westbury 1
In a game that produced only eight hits St. Joseph's got on the board first in the top of the third when Madeline Sganga (1-for-4) advanced home on a throwing error by the Old Westbury shortstop.
The Golden Eagles extended their lead to two runs (2-0) in the top of the sixth when Camella Femoyer (1-for-1) scored Therese Cardello (0-for-1) with an RBI single to left center.
Old Westbury brought one back in the bottom of the sixth when Lauren Bloom homered (2-1), but it wouldn't be enough as SJC held off the Panthers.
Cardello earned her fourth win of the season (4-2), striking out six batters in a complete game effort.
SJC 5, Old Westbury 2
Amanda Neenan's sacrifice hit in the bottom of the second and Kate Rizzo's RBI single in the bottom of the fourth saw Old Westbury build a 2-0 lead in the second game of the twin bill, but a game-changing sixth inning for the Golden Eagles saw them take control.
Lyndsay Smocer (2-for-3, 3 RBI) tied the game at two when her single down the left field line scored both Kristen Arbiter (2-for-4) and Sganga (2-for-4). Ashley Steponaitis (0-for-4) put SJC in front with a groundout to short that sent Cardello home. Sandra Foster's (1-for-3) RBI single would wrap the inning's scoring as St. Joseph's took a 4-2 lead into the seventh.
Smocer's RBI single to right center in the top of the seventh would be the final run of the game as the Golden Eagles earned the 5-2 win.
Lauren Buturla (2-4) pitched a complete game and struck out one batter.
The Golden Eagles return to action on Wednesday, April 5 when they travel to Fordham University to face Yeshiva University at 6:00 and 8:00 pm.


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Husband: William KELSEY 1
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Wife: Phoebe HALLOCK 2
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Name: Rosamond Calista KELSEY 1 Born: 5 DEC 1853 at: Paint Creek, Ypsilanti, Michigan Married: 25 DEC 1877 at: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan Died: 5 JUL 1926 at: Spokane, Spokane, Washington Spouses: Elbert Eugene BARNUM NOTES
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One more post before the clock strikes 12. Sorry I can't put up the Spanish Steps post yet, because you see, I'm moving towards the North Pole tomorrow so I have to pack all my stuff. Packing is hard for me by the way, because I hate it, and I hate it because it makes my room disorderly, and I ALWAYS have trouble closing my box. This time around though, some things may just have to stay back, cos those boxes are not even trying to observe calm and close.
Went for lunch/dinner (it was between 4 and 5 pm) this evening, had some chicken filet, spaghetti with basil, and of course, cheese on top. For dessert, I had some tiramisu. Sorry I forgot to take pictures. Anyway, when it was time for me to pay my bill and leave, I handed them my card (of course I asked if I could use my card before settling down to eat), and it didn't work. Hian. They tried it 2 or 3 more times, it just refused to work. Of course the problem was with their POS machine, but in my mind I was praying, just in case, that the problem wasn't with my bank or card or something. Nigeria is too far away for me to start fighting with my bank over these things. Also, I had planned on withdrawing cash before traveling, so that I wouldn't be strapped. Where would this cash have come from, if my card didn't work? Ha. After all was said and done though, I had to walk across the road and withdraw cash to pay for my meal. The card worked this time *whew*.
Afterwards, I entered a shop on the main street, just to look around, as it is my last day in France. I was basically trying to enjoy the relatively warm weather before heading North where, as I said before, prayers for my warmth and safety would be needed. On my way out of the store, I stopped to say hello to a nice old man, and then as I was walking away, I felt a plop on my hand. It was bird poop. Tha heck? I have never been pooped on in my entire life! I usually refrain from walking under the trees that line the streets, but I looked up today on my way out, and saw that the trees were bare, so I assumed the darned birds had migrated for winter. For some reason, this made me so disconcerted that when my friend whom I haven't seen in a while passed me and said hello and other things, I couldn't even concentrate on what she was saying. Had to use a piece of paper to clean the yucky goo from my sleeve, and only then could I concentrate. Smh.
Sha, 2012 is over, like play like play. I'm too thankful for a lot of things that happened this year, one of which is the ability to literally tour the world. No matter how much I complain about the things I see around me (such as dog poop on the streets; keep your poop indoors people!), I am thankful for the opportunity to experience aspects of other cultures, I'm thankful that most of the things I learnt in school last semester are actually useful to me right now, and in the future. I'm thankful that even if we do not possess much, my folks are getting value for their money. Speaking of folks, I'm thankful for my family, I'm thankful for all the support, the weekly phone calls to make sure I'm alright, I mean, I'm supposed to be the one calling them, because it's sort of cheaper from here, but no. They call me, they're generous, they make me laugh, advice, pray for me, all across the Atlantic. Thank you. Ah, my fashionista little sister, who takes it upon herself to try and instruct me on what to do to look nice. I always attempt to resist her efforts, but I'm thankful. The little brother who likes to banter, LoL. Thanks for the laughs guys. Thankful for my forever playful dog, Stormie (hey baby!). I'm thankful for my friends too, I've never been the best friend anyone could have, but my friends have been amazing. Sometimes I'm too wrapped up in my issues to even care enough, but they're still there, they still take time to check up on me, give advice, whatever it is that I need. Even with their limited income [I don't have any millionaire friends yet ( ._.)], they call me. This is getting too mushy so I'll stop. All of you know yourselves. Then there's the one who calls me sweetness, even though God knows I'm more like bitterleaf (._. ). Thank you for ALL the support, for putting aside your issues to help me in every way possible, for being patient and being the bigger person when I'm misbehaving. This wouldn't be complete without paying tribute to God, the one who knows me more than I know myself. Thank you for being faithful in my life and in the lives of my friends, thank you for providing, thank you for coming through in every aspect, thank you again and again.
I'm going to miss France though, my school, my quaint little room, the friends I made here, the guy at the cafeteria who used to scream 'meatballs!' every time he saw me, the others who used to crack jokes to make me laugh, most of the group mates I worked with, the members of staff who went out of their way to make me comfortable, the cheerful cleaning lady, the cute dude who always used to greet me with a smile and give up his seat for me on the bus (if it was too full and he was on it), the one who took it upon himself to teach me French, my real French teacher (thank you again, for the tickets to the wine tasting)…the list is endless. Thank you all, thank you. For everything, and for the memories.
*raises glass* Here's to an awesome 2013, whatever 'awesome' means for each one of you.


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Like an eternal break of day,
Sun perpetually dawning—
Forever new—love bloomed.
Like the silencing, in an instant,
Of a tumbling sea, love
Frightened and astonished me.
Like seeing the mystery of
Every summer that ever
Beguiled the earth, revealed
In a single resplendent smile,
It delighted and inspired me.
Everything we know will,
Some day, come to an end.
Even death will be unable
To escape itself. Still,
Throughout my life, as I grow
Old and wise—and beyond
Even the end of the end—
My enchanted heart will always
Whisper the name of my one,
My truest love.
(c) 2017, by Hannah Six
While you'd never know it, I want to acknowledge that "Love Bloomed" was inspired, in a roundabout way, by the following untranslated poem. (I speak only a few words of Spanish,
but love how Becquér's language affected the rhythm and pacing of my lines.)
but love how Becquér's language affected the rhythm and pacing of my lines.)
Podrá nublarse el sol eternamente;
Podrá secarse en un instante el mar;
Podrá romperse el eje de la tierra
Como un débil cristal.
¡Todo sucederá!
Podrá la muerte
cubrirme con su fúnebre crespón;
pero jamás en mí podrá apagarse
la llama de tu amor
Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer


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Did you make it easy to stalk you?
Over the past year I've had a lot of cases where people were getting stalked online, cyberstalking, and stalked in person. This may have happened to you. You're at the store, at a movie or some other event, and there they are, seemingly random and coincidental. Yet, something tells you there's more to this. They seem to appear everywhere you go and you can't figure out why. You may have made it easy to stalk you during the course of your relationship with the person stalking you, and in most cases it's difficult to avoid. Sharing information such as your schedule, social media accounts, email address, and phone number can often be used to track you online.
Methods of Cyber Stalking Prevention
Don't share your usernames and passwords and don't leave them someplace where they are accessible to someone else. In a lot of my cases the victim shared their usernames and password with the stalker during their relationship. In other cases the stalker obtained the victims usernames and passwords from notes in the victim's phone or from notes written down around their home or office.
Don't accept friend requests or followers from people you are not entirely sure of or fully trust. Often you can be tracked down on Twitter or Facebook from uploaded pictures or check ins. If you can't resist checking in on Facebook it's a good idea to check in as you are leaving or after you have left the place. You should also disable GPS or geolocation in order to prevent your location from being recorded in posts and images you make to social media accounts.
Dealing with an Active Stalker or Cyber Stalker
Once you feel like or have confirmed you are being stalked you should take the following countermeasures:
Document everything you think is suspicious – This will help when filing a police report or it may connect events in some way later that determines how the stalker is tracking you down.
Change the passwords to your email accounts – Often I have encountered cases where the stalker had access to the victims email accounts. This enables the stalker or cyber stalker to determine what's happening in your life and even your schedule. If your email provides dual authentication, be sure and enable this for your account.
Change social media account passwords – The stalker may have reset your social media account passwords if they gained access to your email account. The stalker might also be logging into your accounts to see your posts or read messages to others. This means changing all your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media accounts. Again, if they offer dual authentication, be sure and enable it.
Change your iCloud account password – If you use iCloud this one is extremely important. If a stalker has access to your iCloud account they can log in and track you using the Find My iPhone tool. t's as good as planting a GPS tracker on you. If you back up your iPhone to iCloud it also possible to download all your images, text messages and other important data without you knowing it happened.
Change your online backup passwords – If you use services like Drop Box or Google Drive be sure and change those password as well. If a stalker has access to these services they can use that to track you online or in person.
Change your privacy settings – Make sure all your online posts to social media are set to private so a stalker is unable to view them.
Block and delete the stalker – If you know who the stalker is, be sure to block their accounts from your social media accounts and email accounts. If you are connected to their social media account, be sure to delete or unfollow them.
File a police report – If you have enough information to prove someone has accessed your social media accounts, other online accounts, or email, file a police report.
Hire a private investigator – If you aren't sure if someone has accessed your social media accounts, other online accounts, and you still feel like you are being stalked – it might be time to hire a private investigator. A private investigator can review your documentation from any suspicious events, check your online accounts for access, and prepare a report for law enforcement. This can greatly assist in bringing your stalker to justice.


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Cottesbrooke Hall
History, tourist information, and nearby accommodation
In 1635 the Cottesbrooke estate was purchased by Sir John Langham. Langham was one of those sent by Parliament to Holland in 1660 to invite Charles II to take up the throne after the death of Cromwell and the collapse of the Commonwealth. It proved an auspicious mission, for Sir John was awarded a baronetcy by a grateful Charles.
It is often claimed that Cottesbrooke was the model for Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, though the scholarship behind that claim may be open to some debate, as the same claim has been made for a number of other houses. It seems rather unlikely, in fact, as it appears that Austen never visited Northamptonshire, though she certainly wrote letters to a friend enquiring specifically about the geography and landscape of the county, and we know that her brother was well aquainted with the Langhams, owners of Cottesbrooke.
This famous collection of sporting prints was begun by Sir James Buchanan, Bt. (later Lord Woolavington) in the late 19th century. It features works by the most famous equine painters Britain has ever produced, among them George Stubbs, Ben Marshall, John Ferneley, Sir Alfred Munnings, and Sir John Frederick Herring. The result is quite simply staggering; a wonderful array of period prints. It is interesting to see the Woolavington Collection not just as fine art - which they undoubtedly are - but also as social history. In an age when there were no football stars, race horses could be household names, and a mystique grew up around famous horses, and the lore of their victorious races created a rich lore and folk history. The Woolavington Collection is a unique and precious window into that history.
The mansion is set in lovely 18th century landscape gardens, carefully arranged to create picturesque viewpoints and wide vistas across the park and series of lakes. The main axis of the park - and the house itself - is aligned with the 7th century Saxon church at nearby Brixworth.
We do not know who designed the gardens, but they are very much in the grand style of 18th century landscape gardening popularized by Humphrey Repton and Capability Brown Close to the house is a formal garden area, and further afield you will find a variety of garden areas including a statue walk, wild garden, Philosophers Garden, Pool Garden, Dutch Garden, and a Secret Garden.
Every summer Cottesbrooke hosts a Plant Finders Fair, where keen gardeners can find rare and unusual plants for sale, and visitors can participate in a Plant Swap.
Summing up Cottesbrooke Hall
Cottesbrooke is a wonderful period property, with so much of interest. The gardens alone are worth the price of admission. Please don't miss the nearby parish church of All Saints, where several of the Langham owners of the Hall are buried.
About Cottesbrooke Hall
Address: Cottesbrooke Hall, Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire, England, NN6 8PF
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 10 miles north of Northampton on the A5199.
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This is a defensive/tactical course designed to advance CCW/CPL holders to the next level.
This class will provide you with the skillset to increase your confidence and effectiveness using a defensive handgun. We focus on the fundamentals of hitting the target accurately while gradually building in the elements of speed and movement. You will learn the latest methods in use by professionals worldwide. This is a fun but completely practical course. This basic-intermediate course is the "next step" in developing your confidence and effectiveness using a defensive pistol. Our students include men & women of all ages from all walks of life, ranging from the responsible citizens who are armed to LEO and Military members.
- Saftey
- zeroing/marksmanship fundamentals
- Various concealment methods/holsters
- Proper Draw & Re-holstering methods
- Advanced Shot placement
- Various Reload Methods
- Clearing Malfunctions
- Multiple Targets
- Multiple Shots
- Movement
- Wounded limb methods
- One and Two handed technique
- Weapon retention
- Low light methods
- Cover Use
- Gear Selection
We will address reality-based scenarios and problem-solving. We will shoot ballistic gelatin and various items used for cover to evaluate their effectiveness.
Required Equipment
Defensive Pistols – Your duty size or ccw/ concealed pistols .38/9mm is likely a perfect choice. Bring 800 rnd of pistol ammunition (Factory loads – No Magnums), Concealment garmet, strong side proper fitting belt holster, three magazines or speed loaders, and a carrier.
Hosted by experienced and certified instructors that bring a diverse background to the subject – Pre registration required. A CPL/Previous training from us is required for this class.
space is limited, Discount for active military/LEOs.
Pre-Course Individual Training and Certificate of Completion are included.
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1099 Tax Form Blizzard
May 26, 2010
Stealth IRS Changes Mean 1099 Tax Form Blizzard
The massive expansion of requirements for businesses to file 1099 tax forms that was hidden in the 2,409-page health reform bill took many by surprise when it came to light last month. But it's just one piece of a legislative stealth campaign to create ways for the federal government to track down unreported income. The result: A blizzard of new tax forms that the Internal Revenue Service will begin rolling out next year.
"The 1099 changes were something that we were following back under the Bush administration under the 2008 budget. We started to see these kinds of rumblings about the "tax gap" and whether or not businesses were paying their fair share," says Tom Henschke, president of the Pennsylvania SMC Business Councils, which was one of the first organizations to call attention to the amendment when it was introduced last fall. The goal of the new regulations is to catch income that is going unreported to the IRS. Back in 2007, the General Accountability Office conducted a tax-gap study estimating that establishing additional 1099 paper trails could produce up to $345 billion annually resulting from the "tax gap" between what individuals and businesses owe and what they actually pay.
1099-K (Credit Cards)
The first tax-reporting expansion was buried in the Housing Assistance Tax Act introduced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and signed into law by President George W. Bush in July 2008. Best known for its first-time homebuyers' credit, the bill also created a new tax form: the 1099-K.
The new 1099-K attempts to track a currently hard-to-track payment stream: credit cards. Starting in 2011, financial firms that process credit or debit card payments will be required to send their clients and the IRS an annual form documenting the year's transactions. The rule comes with a minimum floor to exclude the most casual retailers: The 1099-K is only required when a merchant has at least 200 payment transactions a year totaling more than $20,000. But it applies to all payment processors, including Paypal, Amazon.com and others that service very small businesses.
For companies that currently report all their credit card and Paypal sales to the IRS, the 1099-K requirement will have little impact. All the paperwork will be done by the bank or payment processing service and business owners will simply receive a form at the end of the year listing their total receipts. The IRS has a draft version of the 1099-K form available now for public feedback, and will begin requiring the form's use next year.
1099-Misc (Everything Else)
New and different 1099 changes attached to the health care reform bill passed in March 2010 are another kettle of fish. These massively expand the requirements for filing the "1099-Misc" form, which companies use for recording payments to freelance workers and other individual service providers. Until now, payments to corporations have been exempt from 1099 rules, as have payments for the purchase of goods.
Starting in 2012, that changes. All business payments or goods purchased that exceed $600 in a calendar year will need to be accompanied by a 1099 filing. That means purchasers will need to obtain the taxpayer ID number of the individual or corporation that the payment is made to, even if it's a giant retailer like Staples or Best Buy, at the time of the transaction, or else face IRS penalties. This provision is a desperate search for "revenue enhancers" to bring in easy cash without raising tax rates.
In essence, the 1099-Misc is having its role changed from a form for tracking off-payroll employment to one that must accompany virtually any sizeable business transaction. "Just think about the immediate business impacts: for travel it would include hotels and rental cars," Henschke says. "Phone service: 1099, computer service: 1099, whoever does your postage meter: 1099. You do a little advertising in the Yellow Pages: 1099. Pay your landlord: 1099. You might as well just keep them in your pocket and hand them out as you go around every day."
How did this sweeping provision end up hidden in the health reform bill? No one is willing to take credit for introducing the new legislation, which appeared in the Senate Finance Committee's version of the health bill last fall.
Henschke's group had previously surveyed its members and learned that they average 10 filings a year of 1099 forms, each of which takes about half an hour to prepare. That's in line with the GAO's report, which found that a typical small business spent between three and five hours per year filing 1099s. But SMC's survey found that extending 1099s just to services purchased from corporations would push that number to at least 200 filings per year for a typical small business, which would add an estimated $6,000 to the cost of preparing the average tax return. And that's without even accounting for the requirement that 1099s be filed for purchases of goods, a provision that Henschke's group didn't know about when it conducted its survey last year.
"Small businesses are doing their paperwork in the evenings and on the weekends already," he says. "This certainly adds to the burden substantially."


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6th Grade BuddiesPublished by linda.beck on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 11:15
Our 6th graders in Miss Bosch's class helped the 1st grade students in Mrs.Beary/Peterson on their chrome books today.
The students built turkeys with Google Slides, then they wrote a story about their picture.
The 1st grade students love to have the 6th grade students come and help them out with technology!


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Andrew Phillips asked on my CodeProject article Events and event handling in C# forum whether delegates alone aren't sufficient for event handling and what the purpose of the
event keyword is. Here is his post in it's entirety:-
OK, I understand delegates but there is a basic thing about events that no books, articles etc ever explain. What is the purpose of the "event" keyword. I have tried example code that demonstrates events and they all continue to work if you remove the "event" keyword from the declaration of the delegate.
It seems to me that delegates are sufficient for implementing event-handling code. I can't see the purpose of the "event" keyword. What am I missing?
Andrew Phillips
Here is the answer I posted for him :-
Hi Andrew
There is a subtle difference between using the event keyword and not using the event keyword.
When you access the Event member from outside the class, the "event" keyword prevents you from both invoking the event as well as from setting the event to null. But if you remove the event keyword, you can set the delegate to null or even invoke the delegate directly.
So essentially the event keyword protects the event from being invoked or set to null from outside of the class.
Hope you understood what I said.
p.s. Good question by the way. After 2+ years I am glad someone read my article well enough to want to ask such a question
I thought it was an interesting enough issue and that it deserved a blog entry here. In fact here is some sample code to make things clearer.
/// <summary> /// The delegate that will represent /// the event handler /// </summary> public delegate void DivBySevenHandler(object o, DivBySevenEventArgs e); /// <summary> /// The EventArgs derived class that I use /// to pass info to the event /// </summary> public class DivBySevenEventArgs : EventArgs { public readonly int TheNumber; public DivBySevenEventArgs(int num) { TheNumber = num; } } /// <summary> /// The listener class to whose member function /// I hook my event to /// </summary> public class DivBySevenListener { public void ShowOnScreen(object o, DivBySevenEventArgs e) { Console.WriteLine( "divisible by seven event raised!!!" + " the guilty party is {0}", e.TheNumber); } } /// <summary> /// The class that has an event, a function /// that raises the event and the event handler method /// </summary> public class Buster { public event DivBySevenHandler EventSeven; public void OnEventSeven(DivBySevenEventArgs e) { if(EventSeven!=null) EventSeven(new object(),e); } public void GenNumbers() { for(int i=0;i<99;i++) { if(i%7==0) { DivBySevenEventArgs e1 = new DivBySevenEventArgs(i); OnEventSeven(e1); } } } }
Now for some sample code that uses the class and raises an event :-
public class Nish { public static void Main() { Buster b = new Buster(); DivBySevenListener dbsl = new DivBySevenListener(); b.EventSeven += new DivBySevenHandler( dbsl.ShowOnScreen); b.GenNumbers(); //b.EventSeven(null,new DivBySevenEventArgs(11)); //b.EventSeven = null; } }
Lines 10 and 11 will not compile which is a very good thing. You certainly wouldn't want people setting your event object to
null or invoking your event handler directly. If you remove the
event keyword from the declaration, you'll find that both the above operations are allowed which can prove to be very nasty as far as end-results go.
So, there you go Andrew – now you know the importance of using the
event keyword 🙂


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A great day out at Ditchling Museum with the #BigSteamPrint
The museum was host to the Big Steam Print and featured many artists work in both wood, type and linocuts.
The engine fires up and toots a whistle then it majestically rolls along over the artwork, which is protected by a rubber carpet thing. The crowd then gets the magic of the reveal as a beautiful print emerges from pristine white paper to many oohs and ahhs.
Some of the artists listed: Anthony Burrill, Pat Randell, Thomas Mayo, Edward Tuckwell, Rob Ryan, Typoretum, Ben Coode-Adams, Freddie Robins, Angie Lewin, Print Wagon – Aidan, Jo Sweeting, Jeremy Radvan and Caroline Dunning.
In the main pic at the top www.helenoishi.com Helen Oishi with her lovely Palm tree print.
Here are some more pics…
Visit Ditchling Museum – it features the work of Eric Gill, Edward Johnston (London Underground Type) and Edith Mairet (Vegetable dyes and weaving) to name but a few. They have a nice tearoom and shop with type related items.
News Update the www.phoenixbrighton.org/events/the-big-steam-print is on.
www.artfund.org/art_happens.php?pid=big-steam-print Support the Big Steam Print


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Increased development activity this past year has been largely concentrated in central Ottawa, according to a recent report by city staff.
Ottawa's Planning, Infrastructure and Development Department presented a year-end report to planning committee Tuesday that showed that the number of development applications grew over 2017.
There were 1,044 planning applications submitted to the city last year, an increase of four per cent compared to 2016 and 23 per cent compared to 2015. A new type of application, historical land-use inventory, accounted for 144 of those submissions.
Roughly a third of those applications were concentrated in the centre of Ottawa.
The report also reveals that the city has fallen behind on processing time for these applications. Just 25 per cent of site plan control applications requiring public consultation in 2017 were processed within the 74-day timeline, compared to 38 per cent the year before.
Zoning by-law applications, as well as those site plan control applications not requiring public consultation, also saw a drop in on-time completions last year.
The report points to increasingly complex applications, longer-than-required windows for public consultation and staff turnover as reasons for the regression.


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Sunday, July 2, 2017
11 comments:
Trump is a jackass and I'm one of the few people in this dept that called his bs before Nov. Secondly, city hall is trying to water down the standards so more locals can get hired. You should take a look at physical agility standards for Hartford residents kev, totally unfair especially considering city residents across gov are the most incompetent
- July 2, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Trump is your president. I suffered under obama and clueless bush. Put all these welfare ebt using city residents to work. Trump probably did not even want to be prez. But look what happened. The working men and woman got pissed. So u will shut your mouth, work your time and a half pjs and let the other millions enjoy their 7 years left of trump. Clinton is worse then the former academy Lt. U want her running hpd ??
I agree 100 percent with you about the standards not only to physical agility. How many showed up for a test at bulkley about 3 monthes ago it was under 5. A joke. The last sgt exam was fair even thought they lowered passing to 62 to get more color. The Lt and Capt exam will be interesting to watch the shit show.
I accept the disfunction. It took me 12 yrs to realize that. The civil stuff. Im not losing my house or assets because of doing proactive work. Not my cup of tea. If you choose to be proactive, oh well. I will go to calls when im called. The bare minimum until support from city hall no contract no proactivity. I still will do 59s and 14s out of respect for business owners stuck on the titanic hartford is becoming.
- July 3, 2017 at 1:40 AM
I bet you would be in shock who voted for trump my brother and all his liberal pals from a large corporation were actually given the day off to vote for you know who. How many htfd residents voted. Like 12k ish. Out of a population of 125 ish. Trump did what few have ever done. Guys like malloy and bronin have egg on their faces because the money has run out. I hope trump holds back federal funds from the state and htfd. That is basically what happened. No more handouts. Civilian malloy 2018. Vote ct red 2018.
- July 3, 2017 at 1:47 AM
In the 6mo he's been potus what has he done? Zero. We are close to war with NK, Close to war with Russia over f***in Syria out of all places, millions will lose health care and millions more (including us) will see our employer health insurance standards get severly wAtered down. I get HRC wasn't the greatest and Malloy plus Bronin stink but are folks really going to argue that a clown who doesn't read his presidential briefings and doesn't keep himself informed on the issues is really good for America?
- July 3, 2017 at 3:20 PM
If Hartford residents are so out of shape as you say then why are their schools always in the lead and top not in sports????
- July 4, 2017 at 7:42 AM
The gangbangers that are playing sports and banking on their rapping careers when they graduate don't want to be cops! Only the ones who can't play sports and sing Hahahaha
- July 4, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Yes he's wonderful! Build the wall!! Build it tall! Build it now!!!! By felica!!!
- July 4, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Arrest made for the guy that shot fire fighter there's more two that story very fishy
- July 4, 2017 at 5:48 PM
Fishy....really? A convicted felon carrying a gun and shooting the victim because he wants to steal his car? Get a life.
- July 4, 2017 at 6:48 PM
So the Hartford Firefighter that was shot multiple times is a drug dealer. Never would have expected that from Jimmy Ngo. I'm glad he's going to be ok, but also very disappointed, and yet once again embarrassed to be associated with problem children from HFD. Just what we need more of, people and their drugs.
I hate to say this but I just read it on the crappy courant.
- July 5, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Ok.....so a little drug deal gone bad, then the stolen car. Please accept my apology 5:48PM.
- July 5, 2017 at 4:29 PM


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Most people envision life with a parrot as a life of mess and destruction, along with all the charming moments of singing tunes, dancing to music and other fun scenes as depicted in videos circulating via social media. While parrots are definitely capable of getting into major trouble when unsupervised and allowed to just follow natural instincts, it is actually good sense to give parrots safe environments, along with supervision and some guidance. Human environments hold many interesting and colorful items that are tempting to chew or explore, such as electrical cords, outlet, computer keyboards, knives, scissors, and, in my case especially, glues, paints and other art supplies. In addition to being costly when damaged, all of these items are dangerous for parrots to "play" with...but many people do not know how to curb their bird's natural instinct to explore. Or don't realize that helping your bird to learn impulse control is actually for their own safety.
Did you know you can teach your supervised parrot the concept "leave it"? It is done by using a training method called "capturing behavior". When the bird touches an object you want them to touch or chew, praise them and use a word like "good bird touch" or "that's it" When they don't touch an object you want them to leave alone, also praise them but use a different phrase like "good boy, leave it" or "uh uh!" You can also name objects /or associations the bird might already have learned like "uh uh knife ow!". Reinforce the good behavior with a small, high value treat....or immediately offer them an acceptable item to play with.
When you praise, really ham it up so it is clear they did a good thing. And always be consistent. If you don't want your parrot to be playing with knives, scissors, the tv remote or computer keyboard, don't allow them to play with them one day and the next try to tell them to leave it.
Ollie can spend hours with me in my art room while I'm working on creative projects. While he can't fly, he can certainly climb, walk and grab to get into major trouble if allowed the opportunity. However, he has learned that when I say "uh uh...sharp" or "Ollie, hot", that means it will hurt him if he advances closer and/or touches that item. In fact, if I tell him to leave it and then then bring that item close to him, he will actually back off to prevent it from touching him. Obviously, it takes dedication and consistent repetition to teach this concept of "leave it" but it can save your bird from being injured or poisoned, as well as ending up with chewed up cell phones or cords, keyboards missing keypads and a whole host of items I'm always reading about from people whose birds have not learned this important skill.
Conversely, it is also important to give your parrot lots of safe items to explore and involve them in as much of your activities as practical. Ollie is happiest when he is part of the crafting action and loves when I hand him bits of paper or other safe items to "beak" and chew. Or give him a brand new soft dog toy complete with squeakers! And, of course, a nut to nibble on is always welcome!


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About this Issue
Gone are the days of discreet devices. Today's technology allows consumer products to communicate, transmitting information to streamline functionality and provide a better user experience. Future of Privacy Forum recognizes the need to "build in" privacy and security features as manufacturers embrace the possibilities of the Internet of Things. To that end, Future of Privacy Forum's Internet of Things and Smart Home program conducts and enriches dialogue between business and consumer advocates about the privacy and security concerns surrounding networks of smart devices.


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I am sharing more about my personal experience as a healer. I wish to do my best in clarifying my path as a healer, energy worker and shamanic practitioner. In light of contemporary issues and commentaries that often dance around this word or concept of shaman, which is gaining popularity everyday, I believe it is important to be clear about one's work as a healer, as clear as one possibly can be in such a mysterious profession.
Being a healer and working with spirits, spirit helpers, energy, emotional bodies is definitely contrary to most modern Western beliefs and a strange kind of journey at times. It is also likely contrary to indigenous perspective to be writing about these practices. Yet we live in a modern world and sharing information has become a crucial aspect of not only our way of life, but a way to promote healing for ourselves, and most importantly, our earth.
Many of my experiences have been beautiful and wondrous along the healing journey, however many have also been frightening, terrifying even and extremely challenging. Initiation into the fire of spirit and shamanic work is a continuous process of burning, self transformation and it is not a path for the feint of heart. There is no doubt that my experiences of having head surgery as an infant, having cancer at age 19, and losing a baby girl at age 26 were a certain fuel for the healing work that I do. My courage to face and walk through these dark times as well as the mysterious encounters with spirits and other worlds have enabled me to practice through healing, shamanic practices and intuitive work.
Working with spirits and spirit helpers is a mystery that is continuously inspiring me to ask more and more questions. As a healer, I believe that it is crucial that one be useful and beneficial to the clients, that true healing takes place. The deep magical insights, wonderful healing and powerful transformations that I see occur in both myself and those that I am fortunate to help is profound and I am continuously humbled again and again by this process.
Preface to Reiki Warrior:
After a decade and a half of healing work, studying various philosophies, sacred arts and working with the depths of myths and my own visionary dreaming, I find myself standing at the place where several paths intersect. This is a place of power, love and wisdom and is the moment within myself that is ever present, omniscient and simultaneously both infinite and precise.
I have studied various traditions in my healing work and found the teachings and practices of Reiki, shamanism and Buddhism to be the most beneficial. The following words in this book are entirely from my own perspective and experience. Especially because I am referring to certain concepts from both Buddhism and shamanism, it is important for me to relate to the reader that all of the following writing comes directly from my own understanding and experiences. If any of the concepts are misrepresented then it is my own fault, with no blame on my teachers. I am not a Buddha dharma teacher and make no claim on any school or lineage as directly supporting my work. I am also not a shamanic healer specific to any sort of tradition. I have studied with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FSS), which I recognize as a tiny drop in the vast bucket of shamanic work. I see myself as a shamanic practitioner and as a student, consistently devoting myself to the path as a healer and explorer of the sacred technology of the earth.
Most of my Buddhist insights have been inspired by receiving teachings in India and the U.S. as well as clear and vivid dreams and visions that have come to me over the years. These are not the normal kind of dreams, but involved specific teachings related to dharma or the teachings from the Buddha. As far as shamanic training, much has evolved through my own practice of Reiki and healing, meeting with spirit helpers, power animals and guides through healing sessions, visions and dreams as well as a slow cultivation of deep respect for the earth. The trainings I attended with the FSS were validating for my own personal work and affirmed much of the experiences I was already having related to healing work. I recognize that the shamanic techniques as taught by the FSS are Western methods appropriate for a global Western person, not necessarily reflective of specific cultural shamanic practices. Yet, I am a modern women in a modern world and I feel that many of us in the West have been fragmented from any kind of deep earth connection. Many of us are actually in dire need of even the most basic of techniques to begin to make steps back toward a fulfilling and balanced life.
In essence, I have been enhanced immeasurably by both the teachings of Buddhism as well as my spirit helpers, in the most profound ways and they are in inextricable part of my daily world. To share even one shred of what has helped me in my life and healing is of great joy to me. I have found the dharma to be an immense practical ground that has aided in my understanding of death and illness; contemplating existence; opening my heart and developing both wisdom and compassion. My spirit helpers have continuously showed me infinite compassion through suggested methods with the intention to help clients in their own growth and healing. This book aims to share some of the essential tools of healing that have worked for me; but will inevitably have its own unique flavor for each practitioner. Some of the concepts, tools, exercises and practices you may relate to, some you may not; practice.., discipline, contemplation. As the Buddha himself said, "Do not accept my Dharma [teachings] merely out of respect for me, but analyze and check it the way a goldsmith analyzes gold, by rubbing, cutting and melting it."
As we continue to explore our place in the universe, we are being reminded again and again by indigenous peoples that a direct connection to the earth is key. Helene E. Hagan a psychological anthropologist who has worked with Native American issues for over a decade addresses the importance of our connection to the land. Hagan states, "There are patterns which are embedded in an ecosystem, particular to a given culture and which function precisely and effectively for a particular group. It is Theodore Rosack who emphasizes that we are on the verge of discovering that the deep unconscious is not just sexual (Freud), or spiritual (Jung), but related to the ecosystem in which we live. And in that regard we must understand how Western people have diverged very far indeed from their unconscious in a destructive way. The destruction of the environment goes hand in hand with the destruction of our relationship to the unconscious, which is at its very depth our natural habitat and its indigenous populations. The recovery of this relatedness of all things can be accomplished as individuals, simply, genuinely and honestly without external trappings or borrowed traditions."
This is akin to my own aim: to reconnect to the earth and her wisdom through my own experience. In fact, in my mind, this is the true work of any shamanic practitioner: to gain direct experience and through that be able to effectively heal others. This is something that takes dedication, commitment and real practice of healing work. For those of us who do not have physical teachers to guide our way through, we must learn to practice ourselves, and discover how to further open to the healing gifts the earth has to offer. These dire times are calling for us to attempt to access what shamans have been working with for thousands of years and if we can stay humble and in honoring of the earth, then perhaps we can find a sense of balance.


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Dorfus Maneuver at California Extreme
THAT'S ME … Jonathan Andrew McDorfus… IN 1983 Greydon Clark cast me in Joysticks. This 1980's Classic I actually saw at the Palmdale Drive Inn when it was released. Time Magazine's review said, "The best way to describe this film is the character played by Jim Greenleaf when he not playing his joystick he's letting wind."
This Movie took us thirteen days to create. The first week in release it was the fifth highest grossing film of that week. Dubbed a cult movie of the 80's because it was a microcosm of the arcade world where the youth of towns and cities across america grow-up.
I want to thank some twenty-eight years all the followers, from Facebook to Youtube, who have shared with me their fondness for my work in this film. All I can say is, "DORFUS MANEUVER!" as I raise my arm and leg to you. Hope to see you at California Extreme 2010. Saturday night there will be a showing of "JOYSTICKS" followed by a Q&A.
My hat is off to Jeri Ellsworth and her team for pulling this together. Greydon Clark and I will be a booth to take pictures sign autographs and something very special will also be there…(can't tell ya…you'll just have to be there.)
California Extreme 2010
July 17-18, 2010
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Get in 1/2 hour earlier by pre-registering!
California Extreme is the "Classic Arcade Games Show". It's an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. All games on display are set for free play, so leave your quarters in the ash tray in your car. You won't need 'em.
This is the classic scene that is the body of my work. ROTFL!!!
Vidiot Vs. Dorfus in a game of Satan's Hollow
I'll be attending "California Extreme 2010" – July 17-18 in Santa Clara, CA. California Extreme is the "Classic Arcade Games Show". It's an annual celebration of coin operated games once found in video game arcades. Guess which film of mine is being honored with a Saturday night screening…? If you didn't guess "Joysticks" you don't know my films… Hope to see you there. Check out their website: http://www.caextreme.org/ DORFUS MANEUVER!!


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You have an inner scheduler, hardwired into you. Called the circadian clock, it helps you fall asleep each night and wake up the next morning.
But sometimes, your sleep cycle can get thrown off its normal rhythm. Ever worked a late shift, traveled between time zones, or stayed up all night with a fussy baby? Then you know how groggy and out-of-sorts you feel the next day.
Once you get out of step, it can be harder to fall asleep or wake up at the right times again.
Use these 10 tips to help get your ZZZs back on track.
1. Stick to a Routine
"Go to bed at the same time and do the same activities every night before bed," says Heidi Connolly, MD, chief of pediatric sleep medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. "Your body is getting a cue that it's time to fall asleep."
To prep your body for bed, do something to relax. Take a warm bath or listen to calm music.
2. Make Mornings Bright
Light tells your body's clock when it's time to wake up. You can help this process. In the morning, turn on bright lights, open the shades, or take a walk in the sunshine.
"That's a very healthy way to reset your clock," says Christopher Colwell, PhD, a neuroscientist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at UCLA Medical School.
3. Keep Nights Dark
At night, dim the lights to cue your body that it's time for sleep. Also switch off your screens. E-readers, cellphones, and other devices give off blue light, which makes your brain too alert for sleep.
4. Work Out
Exercise builds muscle and trims fat, and it could improve sleep, too. People who exercise at least 150 minutes a week sleep better at night and feel more alert during the day.
The timing of your exercise can make a difference. A high-intensity cardio workout late in the day can disrupt sleep, Colwell says. Save your runs and step classes for the morning or afternoon if you find out that an intense workout interferes with your sleep.
Do something calming instead. "Stretching before bed is great," Colwell says.