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Western Australia is the home of so many beautiful native plants – but it can be a fairly long trip from the east coast to track down a rare species and grab a few images for a client or project! So it's always handy to have a few choice WA natives growing in the home garden – particularly rarer species that often now only survive on vulnerable roadside verges in the wild.
Over the years I've put together a bit of a collection of WA plants at Corunna on the far southcoast of NSW – mostly grevilleas (like G. paradoxa above) but also a range of other WA Proteaceae such as banksias (dryandras), hakeas and isopogons. However the big challenge with growing these western plants in the east is most of them are short lived in summer humidity on their own roots. So grafting them onto onto more suitable root-stock (usually hardier eastern species or hybrids) is often the only way to keep them alive and well in the southeast.
In recent times the number of grafted grevilleas available in general nurseries has increased slightly but they are still relatively hard to find – and often limited to just tropical hybrids rather than endangered WA species. Other Proteaceae are even less commonly available as grafted plants but a few hakeas and even the occasional isopogon do show up from time to time in specialist native nurseries.
It's a shame more banksias aren't available as grafted plants as many of the WA species feature spectacular flowers. I've been lucky enough to pick a few grafted banksias from native plant sales over the years but have never seen them in general nurseries. Hopefully someone will work out a way to successfully produce more grafted banksias – and other WA species – in the future and more of these beautiful plants can find a place in nurseries and native gardens in the east. The images below are a few grafted WA natives looking good this spring at Corunna.
Banksia polycephala | grafted plant has been doing well at Corunna for over five years now. This WA species was known as Dryandra polycephala before 2007 when all dryandras technically became banksias. There's no doubting the science behind this renaming (all of the grafted dryandras I have ever tried have actually been on Banksia integrifolia root-stock) but I still tend to call them dryandras to avoid confusion – not sure I've ever met anyone who actually uses the banksia names! There are some stunning dryandras (all from WA) but they all tend to struggle on their own roots in humid east coast conditions. Grafted plants do sometimes show up in specialist native plant nurseries (usually on Banksia integrifolia root-stock) but are pretty rare. Definitely worth snapping up if you see any!
Grevillea leucopteris | this is a beautiful large WA native now becoming more widely available as grafted plants in the east. The flowers are pollinated by moths and are very strongly scented – particularly in the evenings.
Grevillea quercifolia | this is a low, spreading shrub with a great spring show – the flowers are slightly unique for a grevillea in both shape and colour. In the wild it is usually a fairly sprawling, straggly plant – but some regular heavy pruning / shaping produces a compact habit with a lot of flowering in the garden. Grafted plants (on hybrid rootstock – as pictured) are the best bet in summer humidity but G, quercifolia can survive on it's own roots in well drained / drier east coast situations. Unfortunately rarely available in either form in nurseries – specialist native nurseries sometimes stock it. If you see one – grab it!
Grevillea hislopii | fairly obscure WA species (only named in 2008) with masses of slightly scented spring flowers. Rarely seen in nurseries but grafted plants seem to do well in the east.
Grevillea variifolia | beautiful WA grevillea with grey foliage and red flowers. Grafted plants have been doing well for several years in summer humidity with just a little leaf drop at times. Very rarely seen in nurseries.
Grevillea prostrata | rare WA grevillea with unique heart shaped flowers (with slightly rancid smell!) Grafted plants can survive in the east but even they can struggle with humidity. Very rarely seen in nurseries.
Banksia solandri | maybe not the most spectacular WA banksia but still puts on a show with prominent flowers (and large distinctive foliage). Like most WA banksias this species is very difficult to grow in summer humidity – this is a grafted plant that is now over seven years old.


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Guys, let's say I downloaded a software, like say, Adobe Reader 8.0. Is there any way to know which programming language it's written in?
Guys, let's say I downloaded a software, like say, Adobe Reader 8.0. Is there any way to know which programming language it's written in?
It's possible to make some educated guesses, based on say things like the format of some error messages say, but there's no sure-fire way which works for every program.
Some programs are written in more than one language.
If you dance barefoot on the broken glass of undefined behaviour, you've got to expect the occasional cut.
If at first you don't succeed, try writing your phone number on the exam paper.
If you disassemble the program you can normally tell from the output, e.g Visual basic looks very different to C/C++ disassembly, same with virtual machine code i.e Java/C# cant be spotted easily enough.
You Can Stop Me, But You Cant Stop Us All
One way I often is use using the Spy++ tool on the windows the application creates. From the window class names you can often guess the development environment used to create the programs. (E.g. MFC has very distinctive names. Borland Builder, too, but it uses the same for Delphi and C++ programs.)
All the buzzt!
"There is not now, nor has there ever been, nor will there ever be, any programming language in which it is the least bit difficult to write bad code."
- Flon's Law
There was a program that would analyze the opcodes in an executable and tell you not only what language, but specifically what compiler, and even in some cases, which version of the compiler. This was back in the days of Turbo C, so im sure the program is outdated, but the technique is still valid im sure. It basically operates on teh assumption that not all compilers produce fully optimized code, and that certain instructions are always handled the same way by the compiler, but differently by other compilers. It then looks for the fingerprint of the executable, and checks an internal database to see fi it matches any known compiler profile.Back in the day...
Hmm, that would be a nice tool to have handy. Not sure I would use it, but it sounds like something very spy-like that should be in the movies.
"We got the identity of the hacker now. Nobody else writes a worm with this compiler these days."
yeah, its odd sometimes having 30 years of experience in computers, some of the tools that I have lying around on 5 1/4 (or cassete) did some pretty amazing stuff back in the day. I make jaws drop all the time when people see what I can do with 2k of memory
operating systems: mac os 10.6, debian 5.0, windows 7
editor: back to emacs because it's more awesomer!!
version control: git
website: http://0xff.ath.cx/~as/
According to some people, you can identify the langiage according to the number of bug reports a program gets :P
Yes, there are ways. I have an app named TestExe. I tried to find the webpage but its down, as well as an older site that hosted it previously. You may find it out there somewhere though but you'll need to test your google skills as testexe is a well used name.
Heres the readme:
Code:Originally made by Nild Productions Re-released by Personified IT TESTEXE is a program that will tell you the compiler a program was made in. Drag an executable file onto the TestEXE program to find out what compiler was used to make it. This version of TESTEXE can detect a total of 15 different types of files: 1. Microsoft Visual C++ (may support all versions - hasn't been tested) 2. Microsoft Visual Basic 3,4,5,6 3. Visual Basic for DOS 4. Borland C++ 5. Borland Delphi 6. Borland Turbo Pascal (may support all versions - hasn't been tested) 7. DJGPP 8. Qbasic 9. gcc 10. Tasm 11. Files compressed with PKLite 12. WinRAR Self Extracting Archives E-mail - email@example.com Homepage - http://www.personifiedit.com
"There's always another way"
-lightatdawn (lightatdawn.cprogramming.com)

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Today I am sharing with you the newly released stamp image from High Hopes Stamps called
Bear Pals. I just can't get over how cute they are! I love bears to begin with but these two are so adorable I just want to hug them!
To start I used a pre-made 5.5" square card. Then I took a die from Pretty Pink Posh, called "Stitched borders 2" and cut out this really pretty stitched border down both sides. Then I added paper from the new Echo Park Bundle of Joy "A New Arrival" 6x6 pad that I got from One Crazy Stamper. A little ribbon bow with a cabochon flower and my card is done!
On the inside I used the High Hopes sentiment called "Sunshine & Flowers". I cut another border and added it for some embellishment on the inside of my card!
Another card using the same image and border die. Just a little variation in the Copic Colours.
Copics Used:
Bears: E30, E31, E33, E35, R20 nose C6 / or E40, E41, E43
Shorts: BG11, G40, G43/ or BG23, BG24, G40
Dress & Headband: RV21, RV23, BG11, RV25/ or R81, R83, R85, R89, Y21, Y23
Flowers: Y21, Y23, G40, G43
High Hopes Stamps had a new release on March 19th, click the banner below to see all the new stamp images!
Have a great Tuesday everyone, see you soon!


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Season Preview: Golden State Warriors & Cleveland Cavaliers
As the start of the 2016/17 season of the NBA approaches, two teams will be looking forward to good seasons. NBA odds have the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers as favourites and they will be looking to live up to the billing. The Cavaliers beat the Warriors to the title last year but the Warriors hope that the signing of Kevin Durant will help them win the title back this time around. Let's take a look at how the teams are lined up for the season.
The Golden State Warriors have had a very very busy off season and are coming with a very different bench from last season. The most important addition to the 2016-17 Warriors team though, has been Kevin Durant. There was a big hue and cry when he decided to leave Oklahoma City and finish his pairing with Russell Westbrook. The receptions to his joining the Warriors to create a 'super team' have been mostly critical, though some people have come out in support of his decision, saying it is completely up to Durant to decide where his future lies.
The signing of Kevin Durant meant that Warriors had to drop a lot of their bench players off the roster, players who had played key roles in their 2015-16 Title. Players like Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, and Leandro Barbosa who filled in very well during the regular season when the first 5 needed to cool down had been let go by the team to clear up cap space for Kevin Durant. They have retained the services of Shaun Livingston though, who was excellent during the postseason and carried the Warriors quite a few times when Stephen Curry could not quite find his comfort zone while shooting.
A lot of concerns have been raised about the Warriors defense, since their best 5 are now Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, André Iguodala and Draymond Green. The absence of a full time center ( despite having signed Zaza Pachulia) could come back to bite them against teams which are strong on the offensive front. Even if Pachulia gets a fair amount of game time he is more adept at defensive rebounds than the offensive front. This could mean fewer rebounds for warriors at the offensive end (even with Iguodala and Green's excellent defensive capabilities). The Warriors have also signed league veteran David West who can play at multiple positions.
On the offensive front, the Warriors need to figure out a feasible ball sharing strategy which efficiently utilises the excellent shooting skills of Curry, Thompson and Durant. Curry and Thompson have publicly stated that they are willing to sacrifice shots in order to give more possession to Durant, but it remains to be seen how that can happen on the court. In the few preseason games they have played, the transition has been developing nicely, although it is nowhere near their best and they know it.
All in all the Warriors (atleast on paper) have a very fearsome lineup but it remains to be seen how they can plug the holes in their defensive strategy and how well the ball is shared between some of the league's best sharpshooters.
The Cleveland Cavaliers made history last season by becoming the first to win an NBA championship when trailing 3-1 to the Warriors. It was indeed a historic achievement for the city of Cleveland as it won its first pro-sports championship after Jim Brown led them to an NFL championship way back in '64. Needless to say, LeBron James has got the monkey off his back and can play freely after delivering the championship and completing his promise to the city of Cleveland. The notable signings for the Cavs in the summer were Chris "Birdman" Andersen from the Memphis Grizzlies and Mike Dunleavy Jr. from the Chicago Bulls. They also drafted high-flyer Kay Felder and Jordan McRae.
The Cavs are again favourites to go through from the Eastern Conference unscathed but will face more competition this time around from the likes of a well built Indiana Pacers team who've signed point guard Jeff Teague in the offseason with Al Jefferson leading the second unit from the bench, a cohesive Boston Celtics unit which has signed All Star Al Horford and drafted rookie Jaylen Brown.
LeBron James doesn't even stretch it out in the regular season. But the position at which the Cavs are a bit underwhelming is at the point guard position, with Kay Felder being the only backup point guard with Kyrie Irving leading the first unit. Kay Felder, even with a formidable show during the pre-season, is still a rookie and rookies have historically had a hard time shooting the ball in the league. Mike Dunleavy Jr. and J R Smith are a good "catch-and-shoot" threat on the perimeter, especially with LeBron sharing the playmaking duties along with a scoring guard in Kyrie Irving come playoff team. The Cavs frontcourt will consist of LeBron James, Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love with Chris Andersen, Channing Frye on the bench.
It's not about what these two teams can do in the regular season, but how much gas they've left in the tank come post-season and what will happen when the Warriors "Superteam" meets LeBron's Championship winning team come June.


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Thank you for your interest in supporting Sioux Falls Pride Festival. It has been rewarding to see how much this festival has grown over the years. But what is most rewarding is seeing the community come together, seeing people of all genders and identities be themselves, and to see so many smiling faces as we celebrate equality.
This year, the Sioux Falls Pride Festival took place Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Terrace Park. We saw fantastic attendance in again this year with thousands of Pride goers enjoyed local business and organizations, food vendors, speeches by community leaders, kids corner, musicians, comedians, drag shows and so much more.
Our diverse demographics provide a unique and powerful marking opportunity for your company or organization. We offer a number of marketing opportunities for you and your business to support the festival. It is our hope that you join us in this vibrant diverse community celebration. Through your support we will be able to increase engagement in the community for such an important cause – to live a fulfilling life, not of shame, but of Pride!


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Excellent location, well equipped and beautifully presented. The welcome was punctual and very helpful and friendly and the views over the Bassin were wonderful. If we needed such a large apartment again, this would be top of our list.
Comfortable apartment with plenty of space and lovely terrace looking out towards Giudecca. We were a group of six and never found we got in each other's way. The flat is well located and is easy to walk not only to vaparetto stops but also to many interesting sights which are within an easy reach. The apartment itself is located within a very quiet building and has a lift up to the the fourth floor. I would certainly like to return to this apartment in the future.
We have had a great time in Venice, can you send our thanks to everyone involved and let the owners of the apartment know that they are very lucky to live in such a beautiful city. Thank you also for all your help to make it a pain free and relaxing holiday.
We were delighted with the apartment, which was perfect for our family of five. Many thanks for your assistance. We look forward to working with you on future trips.
We had a really great time in Venice. The apartment was superb!
Our stay was wonderful,the property was everything we could have hoped for, beautifully situated and it's amazing views and terrace really made our stay – we especially enjoyed eating lots of wonderful meals on the terrace. We had a magical time, can't wait to go again.
The apartment was wonderful and I will certainly consider taking it again. The location of the apartment was fantastic for watching the fireworks of the Festa del Redentore, and sitting on the terrace and watching them on Saturday night was an amazing experience.
Everything was a great success and we are grateful to you personally for making all the arrangements. We found the apartment very comfortable and the views were spectacular from the various rooms and of course from the terrace and from the balconies. We enjoyed the area which was quiet and convenient in many ways. We think that it would be difficult to better the accommodation combined with the views, the outside space and the lift. Many thanks!
We are delighted and may move in permanently.
I wanted you to know how thrilled we were with the Zattere apartment in Venice. I have visited Venice several times over the past twenty years and to have the opportunity to stay in this gracious apartment with views that were truly overwhelming added a new and wonderful dimension to the experience. I am an artist and have done several works over the years that draw on rhe particular splendor that is Venice. I look forward to staying again in the apartment and will certainly refer your agency to friends.
Thank you for all the information and help you gave us to make our stay in Venice so pleasurable. The apartment and its location were perfect. It made all the difference for a successful vacation with a family of six!
We had a lovely stay. The flat (Zattere) was perfect, great location, beautiful flat – everything very well organised.
it's already a couple of weeks again since we came back from our wonderful week in Venice and I just wanted to report back. The arrangements worked very well. The apartment was lovely and very comfortable. The recommendations for carparking (the longterm airport park was a real bargain), restaurants ('Vini da Gigio' was as good as ever, and 'Riviera' a real find), and bars/bacari were much appreciated and enjoyed – we drank your health on a number of occassions… Many thanks again for your help in arrangeing this lovely week for us, and I am already looking forward to using the services of your company in the future.
I just wanted to say thank you for all the help given to me by you and your colleagues. You were most efficient and I have no hesitation in recommending you to others. The holiday was superb. The spacious apartment was well-equipped and the views must surely be some of the best in Venice!
Having just returned last night, we wanted to write to you as soon as possible to let you know how delighted we were with the apartment. It lived up to the description and photos perfectly and was very comfortable and well equipped. It was very well situated, off the beaten tourist track, yet close to vaporetto stops as well as to the Billa supermarket and other shops and restaurants. In particular the views from the comfortably furnished roof terrace were wonderfully inviting and encouraged al fresco dining as often as the weather permitted. We adore Venice and make a point of going at least once every year. Hitherto we have always stayed in hotels but now that we have enjoyed the additional freedom and flexibility of leasing an apartment we are determined to repeat the experience next year. We have been so pleased with your company that we would definitely like to rent another of your properties!
I have been meaning to write and let you know how much we enjoyed our week in Venice at the Zattere Terrazza apartment. Our party ranged from 15 to 83 and everyone had a great time. The apartment was wonderful and it was such fun to be in Venice in your own place.
I also thought that you have been so helpful and all your organisation worked beautifully. So a huge thank you for a lovely holiday.


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The EU Renewable Energy Directive was launched in 2009 to great fanfare and the promise that the EU would fulfil at least 20 per cent of its total energy needs with renewables. Few could have guessed that a policy intended to help the EU meet climate goals would lead to vast increases in the burning of wood, degrading forests in Europe and beyond.
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A visual stand out in the POV style of film making, muddied by poor creative choices.
Hired to film a behind-the-scenes film for a senior classmate, Isora (writer, director, and cinematographer), is advised to start filming his everyday life to improve his skills as a filmmaker. Early in this process, Isora shifts focus onto his own film. It is while having problems finding the lead for his film that he hears of the legend of a mysterious girl. This girl shows up once every four years, always at the same recruiting event for school clubs. She is said to be so enigmatic that the director becomes obsessed and compelled to film her every moment, and that once he begins filming her, he must adhere to certain rules to ensure tragedy does not fall on his production.
The legend seems to come true as Isora meets a silent girl who he names Minami, allowing Minami to live with him so he can constantly film her. After finding his muse, Isora reaches out to his friend Ogawa, whom reluctantly accepts a co-starring role. With the cast finalized, Isora begins to film, facing adversity from the crew and personal uncertainty in creating his artistic vision.
Shot in the POV style for the bulk of the film, "The Sacrament" stands out amongst its western counterparts in the genre by creating consistently strong visuals. Often films done in the POV style are rife with messy sequences which are poorly shot, a technicality which is forgivable given the method of filming. However, it is refreshing to see a film done in the POV style which is competently shot, since every sequence is planned and executed with great skill, making "The Sacrament" one of the cleanest and most visually engaging POV shot films I have viewed.
There are a few moments in the film that stand out, like when Isora first finds Minami and when he goes crazy on another filmmaker's set, which is noteworthy and should capture audience attention. The humor of the film comes mostly from the "film within a film" concept, as we get to see footage of the movie Isora is making in between the filming of his daily life. These scenes are campy, showcasing over the top acting and an awkward script, providing a lot of needed comic relief. However, the script and the characters really fall flat outside of these scenes.
Beyond the superb cinematography and a few memorable scenes, this production is rife with poor and questionable creative choices. Our protagonist is an unlikable individual, whiny, manipulative and refuses to listen to critique. Having such a negative protagonist does not work well, as the film seems to ask the viewer to sympathize with Isora and the problems he faces making his film. The soundtrack is all over the place stylistically with the choices appearing indulgent, picked by the director's preferences versus what would actually work well for the film. The production has problems making an impression in the genres it tries to emulate. Although billed as a horror film, beyond a slightly supernatural concept, this film contains no elements of horror. The comedy, although effective, is really underutilized. Instead, the film comes out as a light drama, a genre which really does not play well within the POV style.
Perhaps the worst creative choice was to voice the director's internal monologue by another actor, which, although this makes sense closer to the end, it was entirely unnecessary and confusing to have it take up the bulk of the film before trying to rationalize the decision. All these poor choices compacted together into one production muddles the tone, hurting the overall feel and muddying the more competent aspects of the film.
"The Sacrament" contains some genuinely great moments which are unique to the somewhat exhausted POV style and boasts outstanding cinematography. However, the film does not live up to its full potential due to some poor creative choices and an underwhelming script, making for a frustrating experience.


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I'm not ashamed to drink of your wine x2
The wine of your love is sweet and wild x3 your love
Going to take me another drink of Your Love, x2
There is plenty to go around, going to take another drink of Your Love,
Going to take me another drink of Your Love x2
I can feel the light of love, it's on my lips, it's cool to the touch, it's on my lips, and it's cool to the touch, it feels so good, it tastes so good, oh take another drink of the wine, take another drink of the Wild Love, take another drink of the Wild Love.5
Prepare to dance, prepare the wine, of romance draw me up, to the dance, to the wine, of romance. Oh draw me up, to the dance, to the wine, of sweet Romance.
Draw me up, to the dance, drink the wine, of sweet Romance. X2
Holy Spirit, send your healing rain, Holy Spirit, you're a good good father. You are our father, you're a good good fatherx 2
Your Love travels the depths of the Earth,
Your Love travels the depths of the sea, and the Winds of the Galaxy, x3
The Lord is coming around you take cover in the shadow of his wings, he is covering you, he is covering you from the arrows of accusations, of the enemy, he's saying you're not good enough, you'll never make it, you're not good enough for me, those are lies the enemy is proclaiming, God is also protecting your heart, because that's where the lies start, so he is covering you, so these arrows will bounce right off of you, so they don't get into your heart, so they don't wound you, allow him to cover you today, allow him to protect you
We feel we need to come against the enemies accusations, the Bible says, the enemy accuses the brethren day and night, if we could I would like to do a little spiritual warfare, some of you are here today, and you may have fallen short, the enemy may be accusing you and beating you up, so Father right now in the power in the name of Jesus we say silence the voice of the enemy, even our own voice that comes in agreement sometimes, today satan we take authority over your accusations, we were renounce you, we rebuke you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we take authority over those thoughts and we thank you God that You are declaring a message this morning, You have covered us with your wings, You have covered us with Your protection, we say the enemy has no authority, unless we believe the lies, so we come against the lies of who he says we are and we declare that we are your sons and daughters we are perfected in you. We thank you God for justification, just as if I have never sinned. Lord we receive your truth we come against the accusations of the enemy today. We declare you are our God. We are your people. Our hope is in you, our trust is in your performance. We declare you are great, we declare that you are perfect, and Father we are not going to be held back in our worship today by thoughts that do not line up in your word.
God showed me a picture of the Earth and Space, I see the space looking down into the Earth, and then again I see the space looking down into the Earth and what the Lord showed me was, we're on this track, he said right now we're satisfied with just being down here, and just barely touching we're going back and forth, just barely touching his presence, the Lord wants us to live in his full circle, he wants us to come up, to touch what is in heaven and bring it down, and release it on the Earth, do not be satisfied with just touching the edge of his presence live up here and bring it down, live up here and bring it back down,
As we tap into heaven and we go for circle with the Lord, I believe even today God is going to bring revelation from things that are in heaven to you right now he's going to bring it to the Earth, as Jeff was sharing that Revelation that he was getting Carmen was also seeing a bright green emerald, again it is probably tied together we're God is bringing things that are in heaven, I want to remind us of the Lord's Prayer, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Jim was also getting a word of healing and deliverance, the Lord is beginning to do a work of healing and deliverance in our house so as we worship in spirit and in truth, as we choose to live in His presence, we go full circle God's going to deposit things into your heart, the things that are in heaven, and He wants you to bring them to the Earth. Messages, words of knowledge, words of wisdom, tongues and interpretation, Revelations of what God wants in the Earth, what he wants for your life,


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Meet our fabulous Naturopaths – Selina and Katie.
Selina Singh
Bachelor of Natural Medicine – South Pacific College of Natural Medicine
Selina is a degree qualified naturopath and medicinal herbalist. She has a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience, including previous experience working with patients in general practice. Her areas of expertise include women's health, depression, anxiety, hormone disorders including, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility and pregnancy, thyroid, adrenal health, cardiovascular health and diet and lifestyle adjustments for weight-loss. She considers the person as a whole and addresses well being for the mind and body. She enjoys helping others to achieve their optimum state of being by having a better understanding of their health and assisting them to implement sustainable lifestyle and nutrition choices to achieve long term wellness. She is registered with the New Zealand Society of Naturopath's.
Selina is a keen gardener, grows her own organic vegetables and fruits, enjoys cooking and keeping up a healthy lifestyle.
Katie Lantz
(BNatMed) Bachelor of Natural Medicine
Katie is a degree qualified and registered with Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of New Zealand (NMHNZ).
Katie emphasizes the concept of treating the root cause of a problem and believes in empowering her patients to balance their lives and to take charge of their own health. By treating the cause, symptoms are treated. She is sincerely interested in the patient's story and considers it integral in finding a meaningful solution. Katie believes that individualized care is key to treating successfully. Through diet modification, lifestyle counseling, herbal medicine and addressing vitamin and mineral deficiencies she is able to address patient's concerns and health goals.
Her special interests are anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, women and men's health, fertility and pregnancy, thyroid, adrenal health, cardiovascular health, gut health and weight-loss through diet and lifestyle modification.
Running, tennis, pilates, the beach, music, dance and spending time with family and friends are Katie's greatest passions. She commits to healthy eating, a healthy lifestyle, a positive approach to life and natural healthcare.


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Experience the Dolomites of Lienz with the Kalser mountain guides!
Our long-standing experience provides us with an excellent knowledge of the area – we basically know every rock in the Lienz Dolomites which is your personal advantage when climbing with a local mountain guide from Kals.
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Glutathione Booster 180 capsules by Carlson Labs is excellent for energy production.
Ingredients per 2 capsules:
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 200 mg Vitamin E (as d-Alpha tocopheryl succinate) 100 IU Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 mg Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum)(seeds) 140 mg Asparagus Concentrate (Asparagus officinalis) 25 mg Alpha Lipoic 50 mg Garlic-odorless (Allium sativum)(bulb) 100 mg Glutathione 10 mg L-Cysteine (N-Acetyl) 200 mg L-Glutamine 50 mg L-Glycine 50 mg
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Telugu romantic-drama Anthaku Mundhu Aa Tharavatha, which was lauded by critics and audiences alike, is now travelling to foreign soil to be screened at the upcoming 2nd Indian International Film Festival of South Africa (IIFFSA).
IIFFSA, a multi-city event, is scheduled to be held in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg from January 16th to January 23th, 2014.
For Anthaku Mundhu Aa Tharavatha director, Indraganti Mohan Krishna, "It's an honor to see our film being screened at international film festivals".
"We hope it impresses foreign audiences as well as much as it impressed the people in India. I can see that gradually an increasing number of Indian films are travelling to these film fests and that's a good sign." Krishna said.
A modern-day romantic tale sans vulgarity, the film features Sumanth Ashwin and Eesha in lead roles, while Rohini, Ram Ramesh, Ravi Babu and Madhoo essay important roles.
The film fest is supported by Filmcity, Mumbai, Whistling Woods International Institute, the National Film and Video Foundation, Indian High Commission and Government of India.


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Bank Negara
Malaysia's introduced a new collateralised murabahah instrument
last month. It aims to increase interbank lending and
encourage an alternative method of liquidity
The collateralised murabahah is the shariah-compliant equivalent of the conventional
sale and repurchase agreement. Its introduction enables Islamic
banks to obtain funds from the central bank by pledging high
investment-grade sukuk as collateral, and
will increase liquidity in the market.
The instrument was first introduced in
June 2011 by the UAE's Central Bank to provide
short-term liquidity on a murabahah basis to
UAE banks. Andri Aidham Badri, a partner at Malaysian firm
Kadir Andri & Partners, told IFLR that
there were not many shariah-compliant
instruments as far as treasury products were
But Malaysian banks
have previously encountered differences between Malaysian and
Gulf interpretations of the aspects of shariah law governing financial instruments.
Malaysian instruments are occasionally not recognised by
stricter interpretations of shariah
Before the introduction
of collateralised murabahah, Malaysian banks
relied on the bai
al-inah facility to provide financing, an instrument
that Middle Eastern and North African banks did not consider to
be shariah-compliant. Badri said that the new
product's acceptance across a wide geographic
region will hopefully bridge the gap.
Craig Nethercott, a
partner at Latham & Watkins and co-chair of the
firm's global Islamic finance practice, said that
the new facility is novel in its purpose, but that there was
nothing fundamentally new about the murabahah
structure used.
"Malaysia is developing
the tools for a fully-fledged Islamic finance market at the
same level of the conventional banking market, with all the
necessary tools of managing liquidity and risk," said
But Nethercott expects
new shariah-compliant instruments in the near
future. "The time is right for a new cycle of development,
though we have a good stable of products that can be used," he
He added that people
use existing products when money is more readily available, but
look towards developing instruments as the money supply
tightens or as new sectors develop, such as solar and nuclear
However, Nethercott and
his colleague Bryant Edwards, partner and chair of Latham &
Watkins' Middle East practice, urged Malaysia to
expand its horizons, especially in the predominantly
ringgit-denominated sukuk market.
"The next developmental
step is conventional lenders in non-Muslim majority countries
accessing liquidity available in Islamic finance," Nethercott
said. "If Malaysia pursues shariah-compliant
international issuances, then they have a significant advantage
as the global Islamic financial centre."
"Our suggestion is to
expand into the euro, the pound sterling and especially the
dollar markets," added Edwards. "There's a deep
pocket of US institutional investors who would be interested in
investing in Southeast Asia through a well-regulated market
with a track record of safety and prudence."
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Every summer, a few lucky students and young graduates score internships at companies that offer good pay, sound advice and a chance of getting hired. Glassdoor, a jobs and career website, ranked the top companies for interns.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Kwikfish names
What's in a name? Plenty.
Luhr Jensen the maker of the Kwikfish has several stock colors. Some are descriptive like purple, cerise, and chrome, while others are unique. Here are examples of the creatively named lures: Funky Chicken, Slammer, Flame Thrower, Willie's Secret,Trapper, Bubba, Gummy Worm, Xmas Tree, Blue Magoo, Glad Clown, Gay Boy, Green Machine, Grinch, Double Trouble, Cheese Measles, Green Butt Skunk, Fickle Pickle, Dill Pickle, Scarlett Fever, and Electric Blue.
These are the actual names on the packages and believe me there are many more (Trustworthy Hardware claims to have 55 custom colors). Kenai guides, being a creative bunch themselves, have given many of these lures "unofficial" names. Here are a few examples: Dennis Rodman, Michael Jackson, Vancouver Canuck, Mandingo,Tammy Faye, Fancy Pants, Sarah Palin, and the Redoubt.
I prefer not to tell you about how one of the lures became known as Fancy Pants but feel free to ask me about it in the boat. I will, however, tell you how the Popsickle color became known as the Sarah Palin plug. Joe, a great client who has become a great friend was out fishing king salmon with me this past July. After several hours Joe's Popsickle kwikfish was slammed by a king salmon. After about a ten minute fight we get the fish next to the boat and before we can see the fish the lure pops free and floats to the surface. Joe turns to me and says, "don't ever put on that Sarah Palin lure on again." A bit stumped I asked what he meant by "Sarah Palin lure". Without missing a beat he said "she quit on me!" Great story and a great name for a kwikfish.
So, anybody else have any names, actual or created, for their kwikfish? Post them on the comment section and please try to keep it clean!
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Monday, March 15, 2010
If I had to choose one lure to fish for silver salmon and king salmon it would be Luhr-Jensen's Kwikfish. There is something irrestible about the slow wobble of a kwikfish to a salmon. I'm not sure if they think it's a food source (wrapping the bottom of the lure with a sardine greatly increases effectiveness) or if it's an irritant to them. Either way a kwikfish flat out catches fish.
There are several sizes of kwikfish and a huge selection of colors. The guys and guides that are in the know believe color is not as important as the wobble of the lure. Straight out of the box many kwikfish are out of balance and a small adjustment is needed to the eye hook. Either turning it left or right will "tune" your lure to run straight. The lure will also need to be "tuned" after a sardine wrap is applied, or after catching a fish or getting caught on a snag.
When it comes to guiding on the Kenai I've noticed that there a three types: plug fisherman (kwikfish and variations of them), egg fisherman, and a combination of both. I fall into the latter. If I'm fishing four people I'll have two kwikfish and two eggs out. I feel options are good and I'll let the salmon tell me if they want "steak or eggs" that particular day.
In my next post I'll discuss the names of the kwikfish. Believe me, there are some very, very interesting names.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Bananas Part Two
Salmon have an incredible olfactory sense that allows them to smell molecules in the parts per billion. This is the reason why after living in the ocean for up to five years they can return to the streams where they were born. As you can see, scent plays a big role in the life of salmon and I initially assumed that potassium in bananas was offensive and if you touched a banana and then touched your lure you were destine for a day of bad luck. This made sense until I noticed that banana scented plastic worms were being sold to bass fisherman. So, what is the deal with bananas and why do they cause bad luck?
About ten years ago I read in our local newspaper an article about bananas and bad luck. There were two versions and, of course, it all started a long, long time ago. Version one happened on the high seas when a crew member on a boat slipped on a banana peel left on the deck. The individual fell into the ocean and drowned......bad luck. Version two,, which I find more plausible, happened back in the days of transatlantic crossings by wooden sailing ships. These ships would often stop in tropical islands to gather food and water. Bananas were brought on board in wooden crates and in the crates would be bugs, spiders, vermin and snakes. Bad, bad stuff on board that would cause damage to the ship and often death to the crew members. The article also said that the gases emitted from bananas would eventually rot the wooden ship from the inside out. Another bad thing to say the least.
So, flash forward to the modern era of Willie boats and superstitious fisherman. I've come to the conclusion that people who believe in bananas as bad luck believe that bananas themselves don't CAUSE bad luck but rather are ASSOCIATED with bad luck. Nonetheless it still cracks me up how excited people can get about bananas in the boat.
My finally thought on luck: I am a big believer in luck but I find the harder I work the more of it I get. Now go out and enjoy the rest of your day.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
What's the deal with bananas?
I can remember the first time that I fished the Kenai and what a great day it was watching my dad catch the only king of the day. I can also remember that during the trip I pulled out a banana and the guide we hired came unglued. Hey said, "don't you know that bananas are bad luck in a boat?" Obviously I didn't because I had a whole bunch in my duffel bag. Anyway, as I continued to eat my banana I couldn't help but ask our guide questions about bananas and luck. I didn't get much detail other than "they're bad luck" and since we caught a king that day I thought we were very lucky so I didn't put much thought into it.
All these years later and countless hours on the Kenai I amazed at the banana as bad luck story. There are those who are very serious about this and there are those that like to have fun with it. You will see fishermen with the red slash "no bananas" sticker on their boat and then you'll see a guy with a plastic banana with hooks on it telling people the fish he just landed came on the banana lure. Often there will be days when you'll see a banana peel floating down the river (anything biodegradable can be thrown in the river) and then you'll see a fully intact bunch floating down the river. I can imagine the scenario when a person unaware of the luck of bananas pulls out a bunch and the guide grabs them and throws them in the river. I've never witnessed the actually throwing of bananas but I have witnessed dozens and dozens of whole bananas floating peacefully down the river.
I often talk about two situations that I've had in the boat when a client has pulled a banana out for a snack. Situation one was a group of hardcore fisherman from California. Before we could let out our first line out one of the gentleman pulled a banana out and I asked him if he knew that many people consider bananas to be bad luck. He asked me what I thought and I told him to ask me again at the end of the day. Sure enough, not a single fish to the boat and I told them they are bad luck. The second day they all made sure that no one brought a banana. Fishing wasn't exactly red hot but we managed to land one king that trip. All four guys were convinced that bananas are bad luck. Situation two was a family of three from Hawaii. Dad caught a king, the daughter caught a king, and we were down to our last rod for the day. The daughter pulls a banana out of her backpack. I asked her if she knew that people considered bananas to be bad luck. No she didn't but she asked me what I thought. I said they can't be that unlucky because we had two fish in the box. So, she finishes the banana and is holding the peel looking for a place to set in the boat. I told her to toss it in the river because anything biodegradeable can be thrown in. She was reluctant but as soon as the peel hit the river her mom's rod is pegged and a large king is on the other end. We fight the fish for half and hour and finally net it. An 80lber! From that day forward every time some one throws a banana peel in the water I keep thinking we're going to get a bite. It's never happened again but I sure do think about it every time a peel is tossed in.
All this banana talk has made me hungry. Time to end this discussion but in my next post I will explain WHY bananas are considered bad luck and how this superstition came about.
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Portrayal of Women in Trifles College
In 1916, Susan Glaspell chose to publish a controversial play entitled Trifles. The play investigates the murder of a man with the main suspect being his wife. This piece of literature, like others at the time, was ridiculed for its feminism. What makes the play bold is that it shows how women are overlooked by a male-dominated society and capable of fulfilling a purpose outside of the home environment.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
What does Shawnda look like?
Oh heck yes.
"Why does she have rainbow colored hair?"
Um, I don't know. I haven't met many meth-addicted-tranny-hookers. I usually stick to the regular kind.
Hey! Hands off you guys- S/He's mine.
11 comments:
- Alaina said...
Now I've never met a meth-tranny hooker, but I've met a meth hooker in my work with DCS. This one didn't have rainbow hair, though, so that's probably the tranny part...
- 3/01/2011
- Gosfam said...
WOW!! I don't even know what else to say to that. I am sure rainbow hair is appropriate, and I didn't comment on your latter post, but glad ur back.
- 3/01/2011
- Devonay said...
There you are! How I've missed you! Apparently I'm missing quite a bit here in this small town! ;)
- 3/01/2011
- Kristen said...
I've missed your drawings :)
- 3/01/2011
Am I the only one that things Shawnda looks like she is going to murder you for the $4 bucks in your pocket so s/he can buy his/her next fix?
- 3/01/2011
- Sara Strand said...
I just don't know if you should leave Kurt for her/him. I mean.. if she won RuPaul's Drag Race then I'd say hell yes- leave Kurt now. But until she can prove herself, it's best you let her go. ;)
- 3/01/2011
- Kimberly said...
She is definitely a looker...or I mean hooker
- 3/02/2011
- Unknown said...
- 3/03/2011
- MommaKiss said...
smelling like meth.
- 3/03/2011
- Kitty Deschanel said...
LOL! Posts like these make me regret accidentally deleting Paint from my computer (still not sure how I did that).
- 3/19/2011
- Amy said...
CONFESSION: My first job was in an extremely ghetto area in downtown Las Vegas, and my mom dropped me off on the first day. I got off work an hour early before my mom could come pick me up, so I wandered the streets, but I came across so many gang members/ drug dealers/ homeless people that I was scared of being kidnapped so I literally ran down the street and took refuge in a Burger King. I started crying so I went into the Burger King bathroom and there was a prostitute in there who was very compassionate and assured me everything would be alright.
TRUE STORY. Moral is, some hookers are awesome. Even ones wearing leapord print in a Burger King bathroom. Second moral: never ever ever work in downtown Las Vegas as a teenager.
- 3/25/2011


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How Short?
In truth, my hair currently is too long for my preferences. No, that doesnt mean its halfway down my back, or more, but its well below the bottom of my neck, which in my 'vintage' eyes, is way too long! What happened, you ask? Simple, I tried to grow it out for last September, and the wedding, because I thought I needed it a bit longer than the back of the top of the neck, or just below, which is my norm. It did get trimmed in November, in truth, but my hairdresser took off about the normal amount, so it was about my normal 'just before cut' length, rather than its normal level.
Lets just say I'm the low maintenance type, so keeping my hair in a respectable mane, at this length, not so good. Anyway, looking at the March calendar, it now seems that I have 2 20's related events coming up in quick succession. And yes, what does that mean, in a hair sense? Yes, the bob!
No, I'm not thinking anything too drastic, a la Louise Brooks version, far too boyish in style, and lets face it, the last thing I want to look is boyish, lol! But a slightly less dramatic bob, why not? Sadly, with my hairline, I have no chance of getting anything even vaguely resembling the Brooks bangs, or the helmet fringe, only wish I could! But a longer bob, without the dramatic bangs, at least I'll look the part, if not the age. Lets face it, those flappers were young, in their twenties at most, and one of those events is on my 60th Birthday! So fine, unless someone can make me look a whole lot younger, lol…? And yes, the dress will be the one in the last blog, not one that will be above my knees!
So yes, big question, just how short do I dare go, without the boyish looks issues, both length, and volume? And yes, I am staying blonde! Perfectly natural, oh I wish!
But yes, if I'm going to do this 20's thing seriously, for 2 lovely events, I need a bob cut… just how much of a cut?
Fine, video time. Lets just say its someone asking the opposite question, and leave it there!
Well I wanted the bob look!
Yes, I had my hair highlighted and cut today, was a bit overdue to be honest, but with work, and things of late, its taken me until now to find the time to get it done. But yes, as Linda put it this afternoon, when I went to get my nails done, and my face, err, facialled, for want of a better word, its lighter now. But then again, that was always the plan.
The thing is, the 2 ladies working in the hairdressers were commenting about a client coming in later in the week, who had always had the same style, for, well, a long period, shall we say? And to be honest, until recently, I'd been much the same. Then just before the Christmas do last year, when I had it highlighted, I asked for what I termed a long bob. In the sense of bottom of the neck, but shaped accordingly. Looked good, gave me my 'sort of' desired bob look, without going too boyish in doing so. Yes, as you know, going too boyish would be an issue for me lol!
So anyway, I rose to the bait (or non bait), even if the comment hadnt been aimed at me, and asked her what style she thought I should have. "Back of the neck?" she asked, and I assumed she meant the normal zone, near the bottom, and said yes. Ah, she meant it literally, and now judging by this picture of Louise Brooks, its not much longer than hers!
I should imagine this is a 1930's picture, going by the lack of the famous helmet fringe, but seems the normal length she chose. If anyone needs a pic of her more famous fringe, try this
My current look, well apart from the blonde highlights, see the first picture as a good guide. Actually, it prides me to say I've got slightly more fringe than that! 🙂 But no, nowhere near to that in the second picture lol. So yes, I've got the Louise Brooks bob! Just hope that it doesnt look too boyish is all I can say. At least I've got 2 assets that make me look less boyish lol!
Big challenge at work tomorrow, will anyone notice? Probably not, but…
Oh, the video, another classic character from that era
Hair colouring, a quick question.
Hopefully I can get a rare event around here, an answer, in the form of comment to one of my blogs. Just maybe?
Yes, its got to that time again, when the blonde tresses need a colour top up. Well alright, I'm probably going to end up leaving it until I'm off in a couple of weeks time before it actually gets done, though in all honesty, it really needs doing now, but anyway… pertinent question that I'd love to know the answer to.
The first time I went to get it coloured, the hairdresser suggested to me that I get it highlighted, rather than coloured. I said fine, lets face it, she knows far more about these things than I do, and certainly did then, so agreed. But is it, for someone who wants to be blonde all over, and not just in places? Or is highlighting just a clever way of achieving pretty much the same effect? There seems to be a small price difference between the two, so something must be different, just not quite sure what.
And which is the better look to go with?
The cut, not a doubt in my mind, I'm sticking with the bob look, though it wont be the really short one, sort of mid length, back/top of neck again. Under my circumstances, I really cant go with the very short Brooks type look, because lets face it, the one thing I dont want to do is look boyish! I know that nowadays the cleavage helps to deviate from that fact, but at the same time, if people actually look at my face, not my boobs…you get the drift. Even more so with those at work who knew me before transitioning especially. But I love the style, and even the fringe is admitting defeat, and starting to look good, even if not yet good enough for the helmet look, but its getting better. 🙂
One woman at work even asks if I'm trying to compete with her boob size wise, I have no chance of doing that, but given everything, I'm certainly not flat chested nowadays, thats for sure. Yes, some of it is cheating, but not all of it now, thats for sure lol! However, no, in case anyone was wondering, that valentine card never appeared, shock horror!
But yes, if someone knows the answer to the colouring question, who actually reads this, I'd love to know. Just that I was thinking that if it is more of a full cover look, should I get it coloured this time around, and not just highlights?
The video, well given the colour I've been talking about, who could be more apt than Blondie? Yes, its that song that revived her career, so many years after seemingly being over, she proved us wrong with this
Queen Of Hearts?
No, I dont really expect to be on Thursday night, but they do say miracles happen lol! At least hopefully 'thoroughly modern Millie' can look quite cute at least, and I hope thats not just my opinion. But it has to be said, if this flapper girl wins the fancy dress prize, then some have got plenty to worry about!
Yes, as you might have guessed from that, the hair was officially bobbed today, though its the long bob (back of the neck) look, not the much shorter one that those like Brooksie tended to wear. And yes, its still blonde, unlike her as well, but I've had a death threat (kidding, I trust) if I didnt keep it that colour, so…I do like it, so it might not only be doing it for fun (another song hint) for the dinner in that case. Now, how many will even notice tomorrow, hmm…?
Already packed, as much as I can at least, due to being on a late shift tomorrow, and obviously an early start on Thursday, as I have do a shift before the dinner. Wonder if anyone will ask to see the dress, given I will have the overnight bag with me, with it in. I could be wicked and show them the back up pink dress that I'm taking just in case, but given I've found one of those spandex body shaper things I bought in San Francisco a few years back, that should give me the extra squeeze to get into the gold dress, should I need it, hopefully not, especially as all the accessories fit in with the gold look.
Its funny, if you'd told me 10 years ago that I'd be going to a works dinner, in a posh dress, I would have laughed at you, and thought you crazy, but now…Hopefully it will be great fun, and nowadays not only have I got the look, I've got the confidence to do it as well, which has to be quite something. Heels too, though of the wedge kind, my knees dont permit anything more drastic, even if I wanted to! My only regret is that the person who was going to do my make up for me cant now do it, they arent going after all. And no, I dont think I put them off lol! I dont do it, so no way do I want to do it myself, so thye'll have to put up with the natural me at least, poor them! 😛 Unless anyone reading this knows someone in the Leeds area, prepared to do it about 6.30 Thursday at my hotel, in which case, leave me a comment, and I can pass on the hotel details.
One thing I do promise, I'll let you know how it goes, though it will probably be Sunday before I do so, given my shifts for the rest of the week. Saturday morning maybe, but Sunday far more likely, my next day off.
The video, how many are saying Dave Edmonds? In which case I've played the joker on you tonight, because it isnt. 😛 Either click on the link, or check the categories for who it is…


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How Necessary Are X-Rays and Are They Safe?April 16, 2013 | Posted in Education
Patients often ask why do I need x-rays and are they safe? Dental x-rays are taken for many reasons and the frequency they are needed is different for each individual. Your dentist will access your risk factors along with your dental history to determine when they will prescribe x-rays for you. Without these images your dentist would be unable to detect cavities between teeth, infections or defective crowns or bridges. Your dentist may also be looking for missing teeth, impacted teeth and even an abnormal growth that may occur in the bone.
Radiation exposure can occur by acute or chronic exposure. Acute exposure is a large dose in a short period of time and a chronic exposure is a small dose over a long period of time. All of us are exposed to radiation everyday. This is referred to as background radiation and is naturally occurring. One single x-ray is 20-30 times less than the annual amount of background radiation and 50-300 times less than a single CT scan. New digital x-ray machines decrease the radiation exposure even more. Unnecessary x-rays are filtered out and the x-ray beam is focused to the area of interest but as an extra safety precaution a lead apron shields your body.
At Rideau dental centre, your overall health is important to us. Our dentists only recommend the x-rays they feel you need and that is safe for you


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Summer reading, childrens
The chatterbox cat, Brolly Books, 2016
Reviewer revealed below
Welcome to The Chatterbox Cat, number nine of Robyn Goodwin's Backyard Tales. These are books for the very young and they really entertain kids from round about two years of age.
Wait a minute, how old is the person writing this piece? Don't ask. Still the truth is that text and the full page illustrations mix to entertain anyone who gazes with wonder at this world, experienced by our multi-species fellow travellers.
Take a look at the image facing the text: A meeting was held late at night/ In the old barn, well out of sight/ All attended who could stay awake/ A big decision they had to make. A child's gaze cannot avoid necessary tracking across the sleeping rabbit, over-alert chickens flanking a proud-loud rooster, white mice keeping warm up close to the kerosene lamp plonked on top of a weathered barrel. This compositional complexity is close to that of, say, a Pieter Bruegel painting of peasants getting on with it.
Further along the way we encounter feline pedagogues, snails offering advice just when it is or isn't needed, and an upset owl on a moonshine night.
These are Backyard Tales of which this, and the previous Bella Blue Heeler's Wacky Dream, also have been presented in a larger format (more than three times the size). Robyn Goodwin's visual imagination was able to reach out for more. As well, backyard pictures let us see what's in her own backyard (complete with aged VW).
These creatures ring as true as they do because outside the author's backdoor there's a universe. The backyard images are tagged Molly Wombat's Hole, Foxy Wallaby Lives Here and so on.
A magical journey. Toddlers through to the doddery are transported to a fresh world by what's accumulated on these pages. Brilliant.
Review by Hartmann Wallis* (Hartmann Wallis' latest book is, who said what, exactly, published by Findlay Lloyd) *aka Robin Wallace-Crabbe
by Robyn Goodwin
One of planet's oldest love stories
For the Love of Jack,By Forbes Gordon, illustrated by Robin Wallace-Crabbe, 2016, Findlay Lloyd
Jack is a dog. He lives a pretty good life with his male and female humans and a cat. Jack's story, told from his own perspective, is related in earthy narrative by his male human in the person of Forbes Gordon.
This book is a celebration of that timeless partnership: human and dog. A testimony to everything that has ever bound the two species together: love, loyalty, co-dependence, good humour.
There's more to the book than Jack's pithy observations of life, however. Robin Wallace-Crabbe's drawings bring Jack's story to life vividly and with a deep understanding of what makes a dog tick.
Jack's game with a stick, his penchant for lying on the sofa, his love of food, his mutually tolerant relationship with the cat, are all rendered – richly on every page.
For the Love of Jack is at one level, a simple book. Large text and clear, colourful illustrations make it appear at first glance like a book for a beginner reader. And so it certainly could be. Children will warm to Jack's story and cannot help but be amused and entranced by Wallace-Crabbe's wonderful drawings.
At another level, however, this is a book for grown-ups. Those of a certain age might recall the days when the cult TV show, Hey Hey It's Saturday, began as a Saturday morning show for kids. It very quickly became apparent that a large proportion of the live studio audience (and presumably the home viewing audience as well) were adults, drawn by a brand of humour that had two distinct levels, one pitched at its young audience, the other at their parents. This is that kind of book.
The initial print run of For the Love of Jack sold out quickly and a second run will be printed in time for Christmas. Buy it for the young readers, enjoy it yourself!
by Robin Tennant-Wood
Wildlife conservation on the farm
Most country people today understand something of the importance of wildlife conservation, even if it's just a nostalgic look back at Granny's time when "things were different."
A new book from CSIRO spells this out in fascinating detail. Like most CSIRO publications, it's beautifully produced, and the seven authors led by ANU researcher David Lindenmayer cover a huge range of creatures, feathers and fur and scales. They acknowledge that they've left out fish and amphibians.
The great virtue of this book is that it covers a wide geographical area, and importantly, a long period of time: almost 17 years of systematic research in the temperate farmlands of eastern Australia. – arguably, say the authors, one of the largest scaled terrestrial monitoring programs in the world.
Research has been done at widely different scales: from a single nest or hollow tree, through to entire regions, with landholders, ecologists and biological statisticians joining forces to present a detailed picture in a readable format. This is not a scientific textbook, but it is fully referenced and the underlying research papers are freely available.
The book is divided logically into short chapters based on biological groups: birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and plants, with a final chapter bringing together key principles and practices, always with the farmer or landholder in mind.
There are some surprising observations, some of them only possible through the long research time-frame. What happens when a pine plantation is created? It depends on when you observe. After a few years, forest birds invade the plantations and a mixed forest-woodland population is established; after another five years, the woodland and open-country birds have disappeared. Overall, the number of species, and the number of birds, has not changed, but a different range of species has become dominant.
How effective are 'remnant' plantations, or single old trees, in paddocks? What about windbreaks as bird habitat? Again there are some surprising observations.
And reptiles … what colour is a Brown Snake? (Almost any colour on the palette, striped included!) There's the old folk tale that a bite from a goanna will re-appear after some years, and that the pain and bleeding are a result of the goanna's fondness for carrion. But as recently as 2005, researchers at the University of Melbourne found that – yes! – goannas do have poison glands in the lower jaw which produce toxins very similar to snake venom.
The authors add: "This is even more reason to give goannas a wide berth at picnic grounds."
Finally, there's good advice on the management of 'wildlife friendly' farmland. Size does matter, say the authors, and in general ecological terms, bigger is better. This means conserving large areas such as travelling stock routes (TSRs) – "some of the most intact areas of temperate woodland in the best ecological condition in agricultural eastern Australia."
Well-sited small patches are valuable too, as stepping-stones of biodiversity, and individual paddock trees, with their hollows and fallen logs, are disproportionally important for conservation in the farming landscape.
A significant and fascinating book for any rural resident or land manager: Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes, David Lindenmayer et al (CSIRO 2016).
By Nick Goldie
Two linked life journeys
from Bywong author Christine M Knight
Life Song and Song Bird, Highlight Publishing*
There are many harrowing stories of violence against women but a lesser number of stories address how some women rise above the trauma and move on in life.
A character-driven novel, Life Song explores the choices Mavis Mills makes as she balances competing demands and responsibilities with her desire to find an identity beyond motherhood. A survivor of domestic violence, Mavis discovers unexpectedly that she has a choice: accept her life as it is or try to rise above her circumstance, realise her potential, and make her nearly forgotten dreams come true.
The novel does not focus on the abuse – that is in the backstory. Life Song's uplifting plot is very much about the woman that Mavis becomes and the influences that shape her rather than being a novel about a 'chick-musician on the road to fame story'. In terms of its appeal, Life Song is a blend of wry humour and vivid storytelling with memorable characters who inhabit the imagination long after the reading of the novel is finished.
Vivid storytelling with memorable characters who inhabit the imagination long after the reading is finished
Its sequel, Song Bird, is a coming-of-age story and in no way a formula romance. Song Bird is a story about resolve, courage, transcendence and the complex nature of love. Mavis, now Nikki, continues to grow into the woman she wants to be and not the woman others expect her to be.
Christine M Knight is internationally recognised as an author who explores the many roles that women play in life and the complexity of their choices juxtaposed against assumptions about how they should behave once they become mothers. Its appeal is universal. This is the sort of novel that delights on a day when the sofa calls. The music from Song Bird heightens the reality created in this easy-to-read novel that offers readers something more than the literal story.
*Available in Australia as print on demand through Ingram Content Group (Melbourne)
By Rebecca Chown
How lucky are we?
The Lucky Country? Reinventing Australia, by Ian Lowe, University of Queensland Press, 2016
"Australia is a lucky country run mainly by second rate people who share its luck. It lives on other people's ideas, and, although its ordinary people are adaptable, most of its leaders (in all fields) so lack curiosity about the events that surround them that they are often taken by surprise." Donald Horne, 1964.
The Lucky Country by Donald Horne was a scathing indictment of Australia in the 1960s, nevertheless, the book became a best-seller. He argued that we had to recognise that we were part of the Asia-Pacific, not Europe despite our colonial history.
Horne called for public discussion about societal values, population growth, and what we would like to become, ideally with visionary leaders (unlike the ones we had) who would participate in, even guide such discussion. He called for a revolution in economic priorities and the need to invest in education and science.
Now, 52 years since publication of The Lucky Country, Ian Lowe, academic and scientist, revisits these warnings and says they are still relevant. He adds his own warning, namely, that the environmental challenges we face cannot be ignored, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and the unsustainable use of resources.
Those of us who grew up in Australia in a time of peace and plenty, says Lowe, now have a duty to put in place the structures and policies that will allow our descendants to have secure, comfortable and rewarding lives.
Lowe refers to Horne's three main themes: that it is essential to accept where Australia sits on the map; that our identity needs to be boldly redefined; and that there is a need for a revolution in economic priorities.
In response to each of these Lowe writes:
"…the biggest security threat to Australia probably arises from the possibility that our alignment with the USA will bring us into conflict with our Asian neighbours." (p.82)
"We should be testing and redeveloping our social institutions, our position on population growth and migration, how our changing social values affect family life, and what changes in the workforce mean for society as a whole." (p.88)
"Neoliberalism…. has morphed into a system programmed to inflict recurrent catastrophic failures." (p.196)
Lowe chaired the committee which produced Australia's first State of the Environment (SoE) Report. It noted that if we are to achieve ecological sustainability, then economic and social decisions must be made in the context of their environmental aspects.
Lowe writes in a wry, understated way but occasionally some genuine anger bursts through, for instance, when he says it is "outrageous" for the Coalition government to be claiming credit for Australia meeting its Kyoto obligation. As he says, Australia's stance at the Kyoto meeting on climate change was a "national embarrassment" with our delegation demanding an increase in emissions while other developed countries undertook to reduce theirs.
The Lucky Country? Reinventing Australia comes to us from one of the nation's leading thinkers. It is a serious book but leavened by Ian Lowe's dry wit.
By Jenny Goldie


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For what you get with the Waste King 9930, the additional cost over the 9920 is, at least to me, worth it.
The difference between the two is that the 9930 comes with all stainless steel grinding components inside the chamber, whereas the 9920 has galvanized steel, heavy gauge steel, and some stainless steel. The 9920 will corrode much quicker than the 9930.
Notice I say "quicker," because you should know that stainless steel is more resistant to corrosion, but in environments with high salinity or poor air circulation it will eventually corrode. Salinity may not be an issue, but there sure isn't much air circulation inside your garbage disposal.
To really drive the point home, the warranty for the 9930 is 5 years and the 9920 is 2 years. There are owners of the 9920 that report still using it after 4 years, and some say it failed after 2-3 years. It likely has a lot to do with the chemistry of your local water, how often you use it, and what you put down your drain. But for sure, the 9930 will last longer than the 9920.
Aside from the different grinding components, there is no difference between the power of the 9930 and the 9920. The 9930 is a continuous feed disposal with a 3-bolt mount and 1/2 HP motor.
- 1/2 HP Motor
- 5 Year In-Home Service Warranty
- 3-Bolt Mount with Stainless Steel components
- 36 Inch Power Cord pre-installed
- Non-removable splash guard
- Safe for properly sized septic tanks
- Stainless Steel grind ring, turntable, and impellers
- Grinding chamber is made of Corrosion Proof Glass Filled Polyester
- Continuous Feed (Wall switch activated)
Continuous Feed vs. Batch Feed
There is no performance difference between the batch feed and continuous feed disposals. Continuous feed is the most commonly used type, and is activated by a wall switch. You simply feed food scraps in as you run water down the drain and activate the switch.
In case you're not familiar with batch feed, you load the disposal with food scraps then use the stopper to activate the disposal. This means the drain is closed before the disposal will activate and nothing else can enter the disposal except water that's allowed to flow through the stopper. You can see how this would be safer with kids around as no hands can enter the disposal once it has been activated. When you remove the stopper the disposal automatically cuts off.
The Waste King 9930 is a continuous feed, but if you're looking for a batch feed Waste King puts a "TC" at the end of their name. Check out the Waste King 9930TC for a 3-bolt mount type batch feed.
Is 1/2 HP enough power?
I've been using a 1/3 HP disposal for years and I find it is plenty of power. I cook daily and dispose of vegetable scraps and meat trimmings. With a 1/2 HP, you will have to grind a shorter amount of time and it should shake less compared to lower horsepower disposals when dealing with a heavy load.
Yes, you will have no trouble from a 1/2 HP disposal. The extra power isn't much more expensive than the 9910.
Note: Here are the official recommendations by Anaheim Manufacturing Company (they make Waste King disposals).
"All types of food waste can be put down your disposer such as vegetable peels, fibrous materials, small bones, fruit pits, etc. Make sure when you do grind materials that you run lots of water through the sink while the unit runs. Items that you SHOULD NOT put down your disposer include large whole bones, clams, oyster shells, whole corn husks, glass, china, plastic, bottle caps, tin, aluminum foil, utensils, caustic drain cleaner, hot grease, or other hot liquids."
Installation & the 3-Bolt Mount System
First, a little bit about the 3-bolt system compared to the EZ Mount. Though Waste King says there isn't any difference between the durability of the two mounting systems, the 3-bolt system is made of stainless steel whereas the EZ mount is made of aluminum and plastic. There are fewer steps to install the EZ mount system, but don't let that be the deciding factor since this is an install, if done correctly, will only need to be done once. It isn't that difficult and if you prefer the stainless steel then don't let the mounting difficulty sway your decision. Also, the splash guard for the 3-bolt system is not removable, which for most people doesn't seem to be an issue.
There are a few things to be aware of before you do the install.
- You need Plumber's Putty. It goes around the sink flange to ensure no leaks occur. Some guides completely miss this step and it is one of the easiest places for a leak to occur.
- You should have a standard 3 pronged outlet in place under your sink.
- If you have a dishwasher, you attach the dishwasher discharge hose to a designated port on the side of the disposal. You must knock out the plug in this port before attaching. DO NOT knock out the plug if you won't be attaching a dishwasher hose.
The power cord should come already attached to your Waste King disposal. Many other disposals don't even come with the cord, but this helps ensure you don't end up with wiring issues that fry your disposal.
The dimensions of the 9930 are 9″ x 9″ x 14.3″. Depending on the piping you have in place you may need to use an extension to get everything to match up correctly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Waste King 9930
Q: I want to swap my Badger disposal with the 9930. Can I just swap the disposals and keep the mount in place?
A: No, the mounts attach a bit differently to the disposals so you will need to replace the mount. Also, the old mount may be worn and not hold up for the life of the new disposal. Don't be lazy!
Q: Does it come with a power cord?
A: Yes, all Waste King disposals come with a 36-inch power cord attached.
Q: Is the splash guard removable?
A: No, splash guards on units with the 3-bolt mount are not removable.
Q: Does it have a dishwasher connection?
A: Yes, there is a knock-out plug you must remove before attaching the dishwasher hose. Do not knock the plug out unless you intend to attach a dishwasher.
Q: There was an extra splash guard included with my 9930 disposal. What is it for?
A: The second splash guard is sized for an InSinkErator 3-bolt ISE flange. If you remove the original hush collar and metal flange from the Waste King 9930, you can transfer the 3-bolt metal collar from an old InSinkErator disposal to the 9930. You can then attach the 9930 to the original ISE 3-bolt mount that was already in place. Note: this is completely optional and most people will not need the extra splash guard.
Warranty for the Waste King 9930
The 9930 comes with a 5 Year In-home Service Warranty. This means that if at any time during the first 5 years, your Waste King disposer has a material or mechanical defect then Waste King will replace it free of charge.
You do not have to register your disposal, just have the serial number on hand when calling their customer service (1-800-854-3229). It is located on the side of the disposal.
Upgrade Suggestions
If more power is what you want, then the 3/4 HP Waste King 9940 is a nice upgrade. It's continuous feed and comes with a 3-bolt mount.
If you're looking for a similarly powerful disposal with EZ mount, then check out the Waste King L-2600. It's continuous feed as well and comes with an EZ mount, which has a removable splash guard.


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Refugee Free Press Situation Grims As Reporters Experience Blatant Attacks On Press Freedom and Human Rights
The Kakuma New's Reflector's (KANERE) daily news situation has grown increasingly tenuous since the beginning of the year. This is a dangerous sign for the refugees who wish to exercise their right to a free press and express their voices through the independent newsletter in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The safety, protection and security of KANERE journalists in the camp is jeopardized.
During the month of March 2010, KANERE reporters faced several threats and insecurity problems hindering their basic safety and halting the operations of the newsletter.
KANERE As an example, the KANERE editor was assaulted by three men well-known to him and his house was destroyed in November, 2009. During these assaults, the Editor lost valuable personal properties and documents. Despite filing several reports with Kenyan Police and bringing the case to the attention of UNHCR officials, the Editor's case has never been taken to court. A more detailed account of this incident can be found at All Africa (http://allafrica.com/stories/201003220456.html).
On March 19th, 2010, in a closed meeting with UNHCR and LWF chief security officers, the UNHCR Head of Sub-Office and the KANERE Editor, UNHCR objected to having had any problems with KANERE or its journalists.
The UNHCR Head of Sub-Office briefed the entire situation that forced the call for the meeting and then asked the LWF chief security officer to clarify why his office was looking for the KANERE leaders. In this meeting, both UNHCR and LWF raised concerns over the presence of individual visitors coming into the camp from abroad, who might be having links with KANERE.
They made the argument that there was a visitor of Ethiopian origin in the camp during the month of the February, 2010. Official claimed that this visitor was distributing money to refugees. KANERE never knew of this visitor. It was not clear why KANERE leaders were to be summoned by LWF security officers on these grounds.
The Ethiopian Community Chairman spoke to KANERE journalists about the Ethiopian visitor who was reported in the camp by UNHCR and LWF. The Chairman stated that he was bitter about how the visitor was thrown out of the camp. He said the visitor was kind and a helper. "He was ordering and providing free food for the refugees at Franco Hotel and giving money for the Christmas holidays. But we don't know his mission."
The LWF security officer also pointed out that he had no problems with KANERE leaders despite the fact that he had ordered his security staffs to look for the KANERE leaders; he claimed that his security staff had taken a wrong step in causing problems for the editor and his journalists. "We don't have any problem with KANERE. My mandate was is to investigate and clarify," said the LWF security officer.
Although these officers' statements appear supportive, journalists are very concerned by the procedures used to force them to attend the meeting. During the attempt to summon KANERE leaders, an LWF official told the Ethiopian chairman that there was a visitor to meet KANERE and there were concerns raised by the government and UNHCR against KANERE.
Towards the end of the meeting, the KANERE Editor called for assistance in securing his own safety and for better protection of journalists. "I request for protection and security for my life. I am afraid of this entire situation in the camp," he said. The editor gave names of six of the perpetrators in his assault case and asked officials to prevent these refugees from creating additional problems for KANERE. He also requested that UNHCR take steps to ensure legal protection of journalists through the court of law, as the Editor's insecurity cases have been duly filed with authorities, but were never taken up and justice delayed.
On March 29th, 2010, at about 11:00am, the Editor received a call from a former KANERE reporter. The former reporter was threatened by a Kenyan Government official at the Department of Refugee Affairs (DRA) in Kakuma. According to the reporter, his particulars were taken and he was warned of participating in KANERE's reporting activities. Apparently, the DRA official warned the former reporter that unless he should stop "this business" that he and a few others were doing, then he should be prepared for anything as bad as deportation.
"He was pointing fingers at me and ordering and demanding my personal details, including my registration number. He told me you can be deported for what you were doing in the camp," said the former KANERE reporter in an interview 30 minutes after the threatening meeting.
Forty minutes later, three KANERE journalists in the Ethiopian community restaurant with the Editor received a threatening call from the Kenyan police inspector ordering to the Editor to appear at the Kakuma Police Station on grounds of which the Editor was not informed. "You must come to the station and appear in person today and not later than tomorrow by 9:00am," said a police inspector over the phone.
Due to the shocks of dangerous threats and arrests, KANERE immediately called and spoke to the UNHCR protection officer for help, but the officer could not help. The office of the DRA was also informed and there was no reaction. As the police were looking for the Editor, other reporters stopped their activities for a while. This issue is still pending as UNHCR is planning to hold a meeting with KANERE soon.
KANERE journalists remain frustrated with the entire situation. Journalists want to be free and independent in their reporting. Local humanitarian agencies continually say one thing and do another, conveying reassuring verbal messages that contradict the threatening reality on the ground. These events has massively hindered the operation of KANERE, jeopardizing the journalists' personal safety, and slowing the achievement of KANERE's vision for independent and active reporting. We appeal to UNHCR and local agencies to support a refugee free press, to respect human rights, and enable refugee journalists to create a more open society in the camp. Despite formidable obstacles in the current moment, the KANERE team remains committed to developing a platform for fair and public debate on refugee affairs through their reporting activities.
attended few meetings with the UNHCR and Lutheran World Federation (LWF). The meeting did not yield any discernable solution to the ongoing problems imposed on KANERE by both the security agencies and international "humanitarian" bodies which govern the refugee camp. These bodies are believed by journalists to be targeting the refugee free press.
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We are also watching but from my heart i can say that this damned violation by this so called powerful and wealth NGOs and the camp Governers should come to an End!!!