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It is one whole year I have my new camera, a Canon EOS 600D, but shooting only with the lenses 18-55 mm coming along with the camera when I bought it. That is fine because with this kind I can shoot nearly everything in any situation.
But of course there are a lot of situations I would like to have some more, special possibilities. That's why I have some other lenses on my list. One of it was a long-focus lens.
So two weeks ago I have been to the shop and buy some and now I am a proud owner of a telephoto lens 70-300 mm. Perfect to go on travel and shoot nature, architecture and people.
Last week finally there was a sunny day AND I had time as well. So I took my car and off to a place I have seen in the past weeks very often, as it is on the road I took for my photo exhibition.
The place is a protected area called Aalbek near to Niendorf at the Baltic Sea in Schleswig-Holstein. Nearby is also a Bird Park with hundreds of different birds, many of them living in free spaces.
I took the path through the woods and wetlands. Such a sunny day but not many people around. Just some hikers and a few on the bike. I had the nature for my own!
So I started to use my lenses and shoot everything I could get in front of my camera. For instance a wood pecker high in the tree. My mom always told me when I was a child: "When you hear a wood pecker touch your purse, it will bring money." I did.. and now I am waiting for money 😀
I loved to see this untouched nature. All wetlands with a lot of little lakes, creeks and wet meadows. Especially the many large reed beds are great for any type of water birds like geese, ducks, swans and many others.
I arrived at a place called Hermann-Löns-Blick (Hermann Löns view, Löns was a writer of the late 19th century writing a lot about the North German moors). Here is the perfect area to get inspired!
I tried out in several modes the same subject when it came to still nature. With animals I had only one choice: just click the shutter!
What do you think about this funny looking reed?
I had seconds to get this wren. But I am proud of this pic as it is no bird that comes easily to a shooting session.
The magic woods of Oz! I love this place and I am looking forward to see many places like this… and to practice my new lenses!
Protected area Aalbek/Niendorf, Schleswig-Holstein/Germany:
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Bird park Niendorf
Protected area Aalbek
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U.S., allies to condemn China for economic espionage, charge hackers: source
WASHINGTON - The United States and abοut a dozen allies are expected οn Thursday to cοndemn China fοr effοrts to steal other cοuntries' trade secrets and technοlogies and to cοmprοmise gοvernment cοmputers, accοrding to a persοn familiar with the matter.
Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden are expected to be involved in the U.S. effοrt, accοrding to the source, who spοke οn cοnditiοn of anοnymity.
The U.S. Justice Department also is expected later οn Thursday to unveil criminal charges against hackers affiliated with China's main intelligence service fοr an alleged cyber-spying campaign targeting U.S. and other cοuntries' netwοrks, accοrding to the source.
The Washingtοn Post first repοrted the cοming actiοn οn Thursday.
The suspected hackers are expected to be charged with spying οn some of the wοrld's largest cοmpanies by hacking into technοlogy firms to which they outsource email, stοrage and other cοmputing tasks. The attacks began as early as 2017.
Cloudhopper is cοnsidered a majοr cyber threat by private-sectοr cyber security researchers and gοvernment investigatοrs because of the scale of the intrusiοns.
Over the past several years, as cοmpanies arοund the globe have sought to cut down infοrmatiοn technοlogy spending, they have increasingly relied οn outside cοntractοrs to stοre and transfer their data.
When a managed service prοvider is hacked, it can unintentiοnally prοvide attackers access to secοndary victims who are customers of that cοmpany and have their cοmputer systems cοnnected to them, accοrding to experts.
The timing of the actiοn may further escalate tensiοns between Washingtοn and Beijing after the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Chinese telecοmmunicatiοns giant Huawei Technοlogies, in Canada at the request of the United States.
The actiοn also cοmes just weeks after the United States and China agreed to talks aimed at resolving an οngοing trade dispute that threatens global ecοnοmic grοwth.

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Theme: Gardens.
12 Gardens will be open on 22nd June in an around Moffat, displaying poems entered for the competition. Submissions must be printed in black on white, in no less than 14 point and on no more than 1 side of A4 so that it is clearly readable by people passing by. Entries must be anonymous.
Please put your name and contact details on a separate sheet of paper to the poem, sellotape a £1 coin to this, and seal both in an envelope. Please do not fold your poem as it will be laminated for display.
|Billboard Poetry by Robert Montgomery
Entry fee £1 PRIZE: Book Token £25 for spending in Moffat Books
Judging by MBE panel and popular vote
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To the Moffat Book shop in person or
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|Fork in the River not Road lol
|Petrified Sand Dunes
On another note, I think we need to be careful about who we let into our lives, family or not... I think that many times people come into our lives needing help and knowing that you would let them into your life, especially since they are family and then it turns around and bites you in the butt... I have one family member atleast that is like Satan must have intentionally planted into my life to cause chaos and destruction... How do you just shut the door and say now when there is nobody else there to help and you are told in the Bible to turn the other cheek, forgive them 70 x 7 and then you have if they ask for your coat, give it to them... How do you say no, when we are told these things? But then we are told not to be a fool... How in the world are we suppose to make good choices, when all the choices we make can be wrong no matter how you look at it...
Bible Verses about Forgiveness and Helping Others:
- (Matthew 5:39-42) 39 But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. 41 Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
- (Romans 12:19-21) 19 Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- (Matthew 18:21) 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?"


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Canadian Military History Gateway
Subject > Soldiers, Warriors and Leaders > Population Groups
Organization > Veterans Affairs Canada
Several short and moving accounts of Native Canadian war experiences are found on this web page.
Veterans Affairs Canada
In 1916, Tom Longboat enlisted as a dispatch courier with the 107th Pioneer Battalion in France, to run messages and orders between units.
Here are some activities and symbols associated with Remembrance Day. Also some little known facts regarding our men over seas and life on the homefront are presented. Service Women, politicians, families and heroes are all remembered on this site.
Alexander Smith Jr. earned his Military Cross in France in September 1916 during the second Allied assault on the Somme. When the war ended, he was also named an Officer of the Order of the Black Star, a Polish order, one of only five Canadians to receive this honour. His younger brother, Charles Denton Smith earned his Military Cross in Mons Belgium and received it in France on November 9, 1918 - two days before the war ended.
Beginning in mid-October, as a reaction to Operation Commando, the Chinese mounted a series of attacks which continued, with increasing intensity, into November. On the night of November 2-3, the enemy attacked the centre of the Canadian front held by "A" and "C" Companies of the Royal Canadian Regiment.
As the Second World War drew to a close in Europe and the allies advanced in France, many Canadian prisoners of war were taken aside and shot. A total of 20 Canadians were executed near Villons-les-Buissons in the Abbaye d'Ardenne. Learn more about these soldiers and how they are remembered.
A description of the invasion of the island of Hong Kong in World War II, from the time the Japanese forces landed on December 18, 1941 until the Allied surrender on Christmas Day.
During his six-year term in the Canadian Army, David Georges Greyeyes served in seven European countries and assumed a variety of increasingly demanding military roles.Greyeyes served on the battlefield as a platoon commander with the Saskatoon Light Infantry (SLI) (MG) and earned the Greek Military Cross (third class) for valour for his help in supporting the Greek Mountain Brigade during the Italian Campaign.
While war should never be glorified, Canadian Native veterans are proud of their wartime contributions and the sacrifices and achievements of those who participated must never be forgotten.
In February 1918, 20-year-old Private William Cleary, volunteered to join a raiding party headed for an enemy trench near Lens, France. After the raid, Cleary decided to return to the enemy position and, with help from three others, brought back two missing wounded men, who had previously been left behind. On August 15, 1917, the opening day of the Battle of Hill 70 in France, Private Joseph Roussin merited his medal for carrying out a successful solo attack against eight enemy soldiers.


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I don't have any hair curlers, well I didn't till this one came along. Actually that's a lie, I have an extremely thin barrelled curler which unsurprisingly doesn't get much use! That doesn't mean I've gone this long without curling my hair, I do, but with a straightner and not a curler. I realised that to get the soft waves I craved, my straightner was not good enough so I decided to purchase this BaByliss Waving Wand. I had heard some amazing things about it and at the time (around the end of December) it was on offer in Boots from £30.63 to £20.63. I happened to have enough advantage card points so of course I bought it. Bargain!
What I love about it:
Well quite a lot actually! I really like how it has several temperature heat setting so I can use the lowest temperature and not feel to guilty about ruining my hair. I really like how quickly it heats up and how quickly the curls form so I don't need to leave my hair wrapped around the barrel for too long. I don't know if it's just my hair, because my hair does usually hold in curls, but I find that I don't need to use hairspray to keep the curls in all day, they just last.
What I DON'T love:
I'm happy to the list here isn't long. I don't love the fact that sometimes the curls are too tight and springy and are more ringlet curls rather than waves. But I guess the more I experiment with the wand, the technique of creating the perfect waves will come to me. After all, practise makes perfect right? But on a positive note, after brushing the curls down a little, the ringlet nature of it goes away and your left with pretty curls.
Overall, I'm really happy that I got this wand/curler! I think it was a wise investment of advantage card points and even if I didn't have those points I would have bought the curler/wand as it was a good deal. I'll leave you with a couple of pictures of myself after using the waving wand.
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a: What's a Girl to Do?
b: Sarah Reworked (Live)
Available from Scratch Records
I am a zillion years late on this (we'll in our current music saturated environment 6 months = a zillion years), but I just saw the video for this and had to buy the 7″. This song is sweet, but the video is sweeter.


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The house is in Currie, North Carolina. I won't give the exact address but anyone who knows Currie will tell you it's VERY a small town. You can easily find it on Google maps
I'm the guy with the black hair, the guy with the beard is Petie Waldrop who was the prop master in part 2. He was also the assistant property master in 1. The guy in the white shirt was the security gaurd. The front gate was locked so Petie spoke with him to open the gate for us.
He said they usually leave the property in better condition than how they started. The exterior has been painted many times over the years and some of it looks to be "aged" for filming. If you watch good behavior on TNT you can see the house in season 1. They are currently filming season 2 now.
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Molly came to Colombia to learn Spanish and further experience the culture she was introduced to as a child. Now she's working with flood victims in Cartagena. Here are her thoughts on her adopted country.
LCO: Let's start with the basics: Where are you from originally, how long have you been in Colombia and what brought you here?
MW: I am from the United States, from a wonderful town called Charlottesville, Virginia. Once I graduated from college in the spring of 2010, I moved to Bogotá, Colombia in September to learn Spanish, live abroad, find adventure, and eventually get a job. The job is what brought me to Cartagena, Colombia, which is where I now live.
LCO: How are you supporting yourself while you travel?
MW: On scraps.
LCO: What is your big dream?
MW: To become the next Paul Farmer, or to just accomplish 1/4 of what he has, and if that fails, to grow a vegetable garden.
LCO: Give us a short introduction to your water project and how it relates to your time in Colombia.
MW: The water project is a simple photography project. I take a photo of water in some form each day, and post it online here. The goals are numerous, some personal and some public. It is a way for me to engage myself in a creative process each day and to learn more about water itself. My work here in Colombia is with a foundation devoted to helping those displaced from the recent and serious floods. I deal with water in many different ways at work, from researching water purification systems to learning about skin bacterias resulting from months living in floodwater. This project compliments my work with flood victims and it also is a way to visually inform people about water in Colombia, both through it's powerful beauty and it's merciless force.
LCO: What is your favorite way to spend your free time in Colombia?
MW: Dancing! Salsa, Merengue, Champeta, Reggaeton, Vallenato…
LCO: What has been your biggest challenge since arriving in Colombia in September 2010 and how did you cope?
MW: Adjusting to the different cultural understanding of time here in Colombia as compared with the United States. I'm still trying to figure it out!
LCO: Having been to Colombia with your family in the past, how has your experience been different now that you are here alone? Is it what you expected?
MW: Living here alone is a totally different beast. I don't spend my time in a bathing suit, going to the islands, and eating lobster with my family (ok, just occasionally), but living here alone has meant getting to know this place through more every day experiences too, such as grocery shopping, finding favorite eating spots, talking to cab drivers, exercising. It becomes much more like normal life and less idealized, although the paradise I knew from vacations still occasionally pops it head out. Colombia is a beautiful place.
Additionally, working here, not just coming for a vacation, has pushed me into parts of Colombian culture I never would have encountered, which has been both difficult and wonderful. One thing I didn't expect about living in Cartagena, because in Bogotá I rarely encountered this problem, is the level of street harassment females are subjected to walking around during the day by themselves. It's really incredible, and frustrating, how prevalent it is.
LCO: What has surprised or shocked you most about this country since September?
MW: The insanely high import taxes! I never realized before, but when my cashier rang in a tiny container of blueberries at the grocery store, I was flabbergasted. It has it's down sides, but I've realized it has it's benefits as well. It's helped Colombia build up it's own industries and it also means that if you shop more economically, you're shopping local as well, which is a win-win! I never realized how much I'd miss almond butter, but I have wonderful family who usually come bearing food gifts.
LCO: What have you learned from the local culture that you wouldn't have if you had stayed in America?
MW: How truly varied Colombia is, especially for it's size. I'd read all about how diverse Colombia was biologically and geographically before I started living here, but different areas have such distinct cultures as well, different dishes, different accents, different vocabularies, different handicrafts, different music, different attitudes towards work, women, and life in general. No matter when I leave I know I'll never have gotten to the end of my travel to-do list for Colombia alone.
LCO: Favorite moment in Colombia so far?
MW: A trip to a friend's farm in los llanos. Not only was it a fun weekend with great people, but the place was so foreign to me. After arriving on the bumpiest dirt road of my entire life, I woke up to water buffalos, birds, enormous palms, we galloped around on horses, found hidden swimming holes, picked oranges off trees and drank fresh coconut juice; it was surreal.
Thanks Molly!
Gracias Molly!
For more interviews with expats in Colombia, click here.
Para más entrevistas con expatriados en Colombia, haga clic aquí.
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Weissmies is close to Saas Valley, an important winter sport region well-visited by travelers. The many cable cars make it easy for active travelers to reach higher altitudes without much effort. It's only one of the reasons why this region has attracted hikers for several decades.
About the Weissmies
With an altitude of 4017, the Weissmies is onthe list of 82 mountains reaching above 4000 meters. It is often set as a mountaineering goal by climbers as the ascent has little technical difficulty. The normal route is graded PD, making it an easy climb. The normal route starts near the cable car station Hohsaas (3140m) over the glacier and is relatively easy for experienced mountaineers. The mountain was first climbed in 1855 by Jacob Christian Häuser and Peter Josef Zurbriggen.
The Weissmies is located in the eastern part of the Wallis region, close to the Italian border. Together with neighboring peaks, Lagginhorn (4010m) and Fletschhorn (3993m) (4023m), it is part of a massif between the Saas valley and the Simplon pass.
From the summit, it is possible to see Lago Maggioreon a clear day, as well as many other mountain massifs in the Alps. Some even claim that it is possible to see the Dom of Milan with a pair of binoculars.
Accommodations in the Region of Weissmies
Saas Valley
The Saas valley is described as a hospitable place in the Alps, with plenty of snow in the winter season and a diverse range of activities in the summer. Besides a wide variety of hotels and accommodations, there are a few campsites to be found in the valley. Camping Mischabel is located 15 minutes from the village center in an idyllic setting. Views of the Mischabel group, with the Dom (4545m) as the highest on Swiss terrain, offer plenty of inspiration for hiking and climbing. Camping Schönblick is another option nearby affording the opportunity of renting a caravan.
Saas Fee is a place worth recommending if you are looking for spa treatments. There are a few luxury hotels in town as well. If you prefera visit to the Alps without giving up luxury, consider staying at Art Hotel, FerienArt Resort or Hotel Schweizerhof, some of the best in the region.
Simplon Area
The municipality of Simplon is located in the Brig district, on the south side of the Simplon Pass near the Italian border. It consists of the village of Simplon and the hamlets of Gabi, Egga and Maschihüs as well as the Hospice in the Simplon Pass. However, despite being smaller than the Saas Valley, there are still plenty of accommodation options to spend a holiday here, if you are looking for a fine hotel, these are worth checking out:
Hotel-Restaurant Grina is a personally run family business and enjoys a central yet quiet location in the charming, rustic Simplon village. The Grina has 13 inviting, quiet non-smoking rooms, all with shower / bath / WC, some with balcony. The cozy restaurant with 50 seats on the first floor and the 40-seat restaurant with bar on the ground floor invite you to eat and drink.
Hotel Walliserhof, located only 150 m from the ski lifts to Hannigalp. You will enjoy Swiss kitchen in themed restaurants, free Wi-Fi in themed rooms and warm Swiss hospitality throughout hotel.
Hotel Portjengrat, located in the heart of Saas-Almagell. Surrounded by numerous four-thousand-meter peaks, you can spend your holidays close to nature and actively in a stylish, cozy ambience.
Weissmies Hut
The Weissmies Hut (2,726 m) is a mountain hut above Saas Grund in the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. There are actually two huts: a smallish old one and a reasonably large and modern one, situated 2 km west of the Lagginjoch below the frontal moraines of the glacier forming the flank of the col on this side. The hut warden is Arthur Anthamatten. The location is often a starting point for ascents of Weissmies, Lagginhorn and Fletschhorn and it can accommodate up to 150 people. To reach the hut from Saas Grund, it takes about 3 hours, or 1 hour if you use the cable car to Chrizbode.
Hohsaas Hut
Close to the Weissmies Hut, you will find the Hohsaas Hut, only a 30 minute walk. Although it started life as a traditional mountain hut, over the years, it was converted into a modern mountain restaurant (2006). Signature cheeses and excellent local wines are some of the Swiss specialties served here, and the welcoming atmosphere at 3200 above sea level makes lunch or dinner an experience never to forget. Besides being a restaurant serving traditional dishes, it is still possible to book a cozy room here.
Brittannia Hut
The Britannia Hut at 3030meters above sea level is one of the most-booked SAC huts and marks the start of the legendary Haute Route. In 1997, it was fully renovated and now offers 134 comfortable beds, three dining rooms, and modern bathrooms. Solar energy delivers the power for the lighting and phones, and the hut collects snowmelt and rain. Saving the environment is a priority when it comes to waste disposal: rubbish is separated and flown down to the valley by helicopter along with waste water.
Hiking in the Region of the Weissmies
Unter dem Berg – Saas Fee
This hike from Unter Dem Berg to Saas Fee passes along three churches and 16 chapels and let's you experience alpine nature at its best. Completing the trail takes about 2hours 40 minutes with only a little altitude difference gained (400m).
Hiking in the Furggtälli
A more challenging trail is the hike to the Furgtälli, through the forests. The trail leads you to the Antrona Pass where you can extend your hike by taking a longer and higher path. However, the route into the valley is more advisable and will take about 3hours 30 minutes to complete. The altitude difference is around 600 meters.
Gspon – Saas Grund
The hike connecting Gspon to Saas Grund is an all-time favorite among those who know the area well. It is part of the "Great Walser Trail" which traces the historic west-east migration pattern of the Walser. High above the gorge that houses the babbling Saaser Vispa, the trail is mostly just above the treeline. Because of this, it offers wonderful views of the glaciers of the mighty Mischabel range. Walking time: 4hours 10 minutes. Altitude difference: 430m ascent and 770m descent.
Grachen to Saas Fee
The Saas Fee Hohenweg is one of the great hikes in the Valais. This challenging trail follows a high route along the west side of the Saastal with stunning views of the peaks towering above the Saas Valley and the Bernese Alps to the north. The trail is about 15 km long and makes a great day hike.
Hohenweg Kreuzboden
This scenic walk, with panoramic views of the Mischabel Range, traverses high above the east side of the Saas Valley before entering the beautiful Almageller Valley. You can end the hike by descending to Saas Almagell or taking the challenging Adventure Trail to Furggstalden.
Things to do in the Weissmies region
Saas Fee is often described as the Pearl of the Alps, and this has more to do than with the hiking options. On the peak of Mittelallalin, you will find the world's biggest ice grotto. This ice cave is accessible by cable car year-round. After your visit,have a drink or something to eat in the world's highest revolving restaurant, ThreeSixty, where stunning 360-degree panoramic views are paired with delicious meals.
The Saaser Museum is a good option for a rainy day or when you want to take a break from hiking. It features a typical apartment from the turn of the 20th century, folklore items, and traditional costumes of the region.
When all that hiking has made your legs sore, a relaxing day at a spa might be just what you need. There are five day spas in Saas-Fee alone, and even more further down in the valley.
Hiking with kids
The Weissmies region has options for little hikers as well. From Hohsaas, you can take the cable car up to the glacier to hike the 18 4,000-meter peak theme trail with your kids. Although it might seem a little bit challenging at first for children, the trail gets easier, isn't too long, and is well worth it.
At Kreuzboden, the middle station to Hohsaas, you will find a big playground for children and a short sensory trail quite doable for them.


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The Good Life of a Palestine Prisoner in Israel
Mar 02, 2009
An Israeli newspaper published the report of an Israeli soldier who was assigned to work in a prison full of Palestinian prisoners. They were mostly Palestinians who were caught trying to enter Israel to find work. Their treatment makes me wonder if perhaps our Guantanamo engineers were the same folks.
Victor Ostrovsky, the author of this article, is a former Mossad officer (Israeli Intelligence, like our CIA). He has written a book called By Way of Deception, the motto of the Mossad. I quoted from it in my book, The Struggle for the Birthright.
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President Bush says the United States is at war, and he vowed to hunt down the terrorists responsible for Tuesday's devastating terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
President Bush said Saudi exile Osama bin Laden, who is believed to be in Afghanistan, is a prime suspect in the attacks. Speaking to reporters today (Saturday) at the presidential retreat in Camp David, Maryland, the President said Saudi exile bin Laden cannot hide from the United States.
Mr. Bush called on the U-S military to be ready to take action.
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said he will not settle for a token response and instead will take sweeping, sustained and effective action. He urged the American people to be patient because he said the conflict will be long and difficult.
Mr. Bush met with his national security team at Camp David to discuss response to the attacks, in which hijackers crashed airliners, destroying the World Trade Center in New York and damaging the Pentagon near Washington.
Congress Friday overwhelmingly authorized President Bush to use "all necessary and appropriate force" against the terrorists and anyone who harbors them.
The vote in the Senate was unanimous. There was only one dissenting vote in the House of Representatives.
Lawmakers also approved a 40-billion-dollar emergency fund to help victims and their families, boost security and pay for the cost of hunting down those responsible.
In another development Friday, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld ordered the activation of at least 35-thousand military reservists, who will help regular army units protect military bases and patrol U-S airspace.


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Even if you're not a roleplayer or all that interested in WoW's lore, Travels has an unsettling capacity to get you thinking about the deeper implications of the game's quests and become absorbed in the narrator's observations. It is, quite simply, one of the best pieces of fan fiction I've ever read and a hugely addictive story. If you haven't read it, please do. You will never see the game the same way again.
But, as with all good things, Travels has reached its end. While Zac, its author, plans to post some story cues related to the Cataclysm expansion on his travelogue's forums, he's wrapped up the main storyline, and our beloved narrator -- a Forsaken named Destron Allicant -- is riding off into the sunset. I was lucky enough to talk extensively with Zac about what spurred the travelogue, how he sees the various Azerothian races, and good versus evil in Blizzard's universe.


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Reacting to a diagnosis
For some people, a diagnosis of dementia is a shock. For others, there may be an initial sense of relief at finally being able to put a name to their symptoms. Whatever your immediate response to the diagnosis, over time, you will find yourself experiencing a variety of emotions.
Some common reactions and feelings
We asked some people about their reactions and feelings about living with Alzheimer's disease. Here are some of their comments:
Denial: "Sometimes I think they made a mistake, I don't have Alzheimer's disease. I'm still functioning."
Anger: "It angers me that I can't pull myself up."
Anxiety: "I'm scared about losing my abilities."
Guilt: "I feel guilty, like a dead weight around my husband's neck."
Frustration: "I start talking to people, then I forget what I'm talking about; it blocks me."
Hurt: "If I make a mistake, don't correct me. That hurts."
Humour: "I have to laugh. That's therapy. If I didn't laugh, I would cry."
Sadness: "I feel the end of something."
Depression: "It's all black."
Loneliness: "You are not in the circle but on the outside."
Acceptance: "I take it as it comes at this stage of the game."
Hope: "You have to fight. Hang on. One of these days they will find a cure."
It can be especially helpful to meet with other people who have the disease. Together, you can share your feelings and experiences, and offer each other social and emotional support.
Contact your local Alzheimer Society to see if there is an early-stage Alzheimer's disease support group in your area. Another option may be to have the Society put you in touch with someone who can provide one-on-one support.
Hearing bad news
We can think of the reaction to hearing bad news as having five phases. These phases can be experienced and re-experienced in any order. There are no time limits to the range of reactions and emotions that people go through when receiving catastrophic news.
1. Shock and numbness
A diagnosis of dementia can come as a shock, even if you have been half expecting it.
2. Disbelief and denial
"This can't be happening to me/us!" "It isn't as bad as the doctors say." In the beginning, denial can be a positive force. We use denial to shield ourselves from news too painful to bear, as we adjust inwardly to our new reality.
3. "A 'hurricane' or a 'roller-coaster ride' of uncomfortable feelings of anger and frustration; a trajectory through emotional devastation"
It takes time to sort through the many reactions and emotions, including frustration and anger at the situation, at the disease, at others and even at oneself. However, some people experience a sense of relief to know there is a medical reason behind the changes they have noticed in their thoughts and actions.
4. Despondency and sadness
Everyone will experience periods of feeling:
- Helpless and powerless in the face of the implications of the diagnosis: confronting their own limitations.
- Intensely sad when considering all the losses this disease has caused and may cause as time goes on: the healthy, happy years that are past and the lost years of the future.
- Worried and fearful: "What's going to happen next?
5. Acceptance
Accepting the problem rather than avoiding it, and then realizing that the situation must be adjusted to, rather than actively changed. Acceptance will involve recognizing and becoming reconciled to the limits of one's body.
A degree of denial is essential. Like somebody drinking hot coffee, we sip the truth of our condition carefully and gently.
--J. W. Anthony
Some suggestions for coping with your emotions
When we asked some people how they coped with their emotions, here is what they said:
- "Acknowledge it."
- "Take one day at a time."
- "Join a support group. The more you speak, you get a load off your chest."
- "Be with people you can laugh with."
- "Go for a walk with someone."
- "Don't be shy. Ask for help."
- "Tell people if they hurt your feelings."
- "Animals are good for people. Animals are calming."
- "Don't stay enclosed, isolated. Get out."
- "Never give up hope. Living is worth it."
Dealing with depression
Considering the many changes associated with Alzheimer's disease, it is understandable that you may feel sad or unhappy.
- Don't carry the burden alone. Talk to people who can help you deal with your feelings.
- Try some activities that can help take your mind off your worries. This could be playing your favourite music, gardening, taking a walk, caring for pets, or anything else that helps you feel better. These activities can have a beneficial effect.
If the feelings of sadness and hopelessness become overwhelming, make an appointment to see your doctor. Professional counselling may be recommended or medication may be considered.
[From Shared Experiences: Suggestions for those with Alzheimer Disease, a booklet and audiotape by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. To get a copy, contact your local Alzheimer Society.]


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Apple Watch Series 3 is expected to make its debut alongside the announcement of the three new iPhones in September.
The latest render revealing about the dual camera setup of the Moto X4 leaked online.
Google's next-generation Pixel device or Pixel 2, which is codenamed 'Walleye', has been leaked in a rendered image.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be officially rolled out later this month and the technical details of the phablet have already been leaked.
HomePod firmware suggests that both front and rear facing cameras of iPhone 8 will be supporting 4K video recording at 60 frames per second.
Nokia 8's alleged render, specifications, and even pricing have been revealed in recent leaks.
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Bisphenol A exposure during pregnancy tied to respiratory problems in offspring
Babies born to mothers exposed to high levels of bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy are at a greater risk of wheezing and poor lung function, according to a new study presented at the recently concluded International Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS 2019).
"Our research doesn't tell us exactly how the two are linked," said Alicia Abellan, lead author and postdoctoral researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, referring to maternal BPA exposure and respiratory health of the baby. "[B]ut previous research in animals has shown that prenatal exposure to BPA can stunt the developing lungs and have an impact on the immune system."
"It could be that these chemicals interact with hormone signals in the growing baby and alter the correct development of the immune and the respiratory systems," she added.
Of the 2,685 mothers included in the study, 79 percent had detectable levels of BPA in their urine during pregnancy. Other more uncommon phenols, such as bisphenol S and bisphenol F, were also detected, though in fewer participants. [ERS 2019, abstract OA4969]
In turn, pregnant mothers who had elevated levels of BPA were 13 percent more likely to give birth to babies with wheezing problems than their low-BPA counterparts.
BPA exposure during pregnancy was also implicated in problems with overall respiratory performance in the offspring. When maternal urinary BPA concentrations doubled, it led to a corresponding decrease in infant lung capacity by approximately 5 mL. Lung function was measured in the children participants between the ages of 6 and 10 years.
The researchers included a large sample of mother-children dyads, enrolled from eight different European studies. Despite this, researchers pointed out that an important methodological weakness was that phenol measurements only came from one or two urine samples per pregnant woman, giving investigators only a snapshot of BPA exposure.
They plan to extend the current work by studying how exposure to BPA can affect different patterns of wheezing manifestation across childhood, as well as investigating the potential effects of other phenolic compounds detected in the urine.
"This research suggests that exposure to BPA in the womb may lead to small but measurable differences in children's lung function," said Professor Diana Stolz of the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland and Chair of the European Respiratory Society Education Council, who was not involved in the present study.
"These effects might not have much impact on children who are otherwise healthy, but they are very important when we consider the health of a whole population."
Further studies are needed to more conclusively confirm the relationship between BPA exposure during pregnancy and lung problems in the offspring, she added. The same is true for the potential detrimental respiratory impacts of other chemicals in our environment.


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Global Innovation Barometer: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
GE is proud to announce the launch of this year's Global Innovation Barometer. In case you're not familiar with the study, the Global Innovation Barometer, now in its third year, explores how business leaders around the world view innovation and how these perceptions are influencing business strategies in an increasingly complex and globalized environment.
This year, GE surveyed more than 3,000 executives in 25 countries, making the GE Global Innovation Barometer the largest global survey of business executives dedicated to innovation.
In the upcoming weeks, we will share the findings from several countries across the region. We will explore the factors businesses believe to be drivers and deterrents of innovation, and the specific strategies and policies that enable innovation and drive growth. This week, our focus is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Innovation: The Kingdom in Context
As most of our readers know, innovation is important to Saudi business leaders. The Global Innovation Barometer findings support this, with over 81% of Saudi respondents considering innovation as a strategic priority for their business. However, digging a bit deeper reveals what forms this innovation takes, and helps to decipher where the real opportunities exist for business in the Kingdom. So let's take a look at the drivers Saudi respondents believed will be a catalyst for innovation, and ignite business further.
84% of Saudi respondents considered improving existing products or services to be an innovation driver, ranking this 5 points higher in importance than the global average. They also considered developing new products or services to be extremely important. Yet Saudi respondents also reinforced the need for localized solutions, citing the development or improvement of products and services customized to local circumstances as an innovation driver as well. The importance of developing new business processes to increase profitability and developing more affordable new products or services for customers also exceeded the global average significantly.
So, what factors will give business across the Kingdom an advantage? This question yielded interesting results. First and foremost, Saudi respondents believed understanding customers and anticipating market evolutions was crucial.
Other important factors included attracting and retaining innovative people, investing in long term innovation projects and developing new technology. Most global executives from the Kingdom readily agreed that collaboration was critical.
To learn more about how business leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia view innovation, and how these perceptions are influencing business strategies, please visit the Global Innovation Barometer 2013.
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
We are set on food, we just ask that you spend time with your families and live life to the fullest as Ruth always did. If you think of a friend that you have not spoken to in a long time, give them a call and tell them how much they mean to you.
Thank you so very very much for all of your prayers and support throughout this nearly 5 year journey we couldn't have done it without you.
Bob, Sarah and Ruth in spirit.
Ruth's Memorial will be on Thursday May 12 at 4pm at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel. For any other information please see her Obit in the Vail Daily on Monday May 9th or see link below:
Ruth's Obit
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Dear Sarah and family,ReplyDelete
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Love,
Ruth will be greatly missed. It was an honor to know her. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a WONDERFUL woman.ReplyDelete
My thoughts are with you,
- Nicole DewellMay 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Ruth will be greatly missed. I teach at Eagle Valley High School & have known Ruth for the past 15 years. She did so much for our district & our professional association. She was an amazing woman-simply the best. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your beloved wife and mother.ReplyDelete
With sympathy,
Nicole Dewell, ECSD teacher
We all learned so much from Ruth. I'm so grateful to have had these years to get to know her. An angel. Truly, we are blessed to have had her in our lives.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Sarah & Bob,ReplyDelete
The Baxter Family spent yesterday together praising and rejoicing Ruth's life. She has given us a guide to live everyday to the fullest, and we are thankful to have known her.
All our Love and Thoughts,
Dian, Bill, Brent and Elizabeth Baxter
- Terry & Jeanette BrouilletteMay 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Sorry to hear about Ruth. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hats off to Bob and Sarah for their unrelenting support!ReplyDelete
God Bless
Terry & Jeanette Brouillette
- AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 7:57 PM
We have been following Ruth's (and the whole family's) courageous fight through the Davis clan in Atlanta. We are so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing, but take comfort knowing that she is no longer suffering. We know that she will be deeply missed, but that she has also left an indelible mark on everyone she met, and the world is a better place because of her. We hope that you can take comfort in the fact that hers was a well-lived life and her legacy will live on--even through those who knew her only distantly. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort.ReplyDelete
Susie and Tere Tomlinson
- AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 4:11 PM
I was saddened to hear your loss of Ruth. Few people on this earth have her gentle spirit; I know she will be missed by many.
Michael Davidson Fagan
Baton Rouge, LA
- Sandy JumpMay 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Dear Bob and Sarah,ReplyDelete
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, especially this Thursday as you celebrate Ruth's life.
Take good care.
Sandy and Preston
- AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Dear Bob and Sarah,ReplyDelete
Not sure if you received my phone message. Sandy and I are very sorry for your loss - Ruth was a great person, and I know you will miss her.
Our prayers are with you guys.
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Today's IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines
1. Heady times for first-year driver Jakes
2. Inaugural Mazda Road to Indy Oval Clinic is success
3. IZOD presents 100 years of Indy 500 fashion
1. Heady times for first-year driver Jakes: The rising sun May 12 will elevate the temperature along with the anticipation of seven drivers seeking to compete in the Indianapolis 500 for the first time. James Jakes, a 23-year-old Orlando resident by way of Leeds, England, isn't immune.
He might have driven in GP3 and GP2 on some of the grandest stages in Europe, but the first-year IZOD IndyCar Series competitor says nothing else compares to the 500 Mile Race. Emerging from the Pagoda for driver introductions to be greeted by the brightly colored sea of spectators, the pageantry of the ceremonies and the solemnity of the playing of "Taps" - with the bonus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway marking the 100th anniversary of the race - will be a special occasion in Jakes' blooming career.
"I want to call it a sporting event but it's a global event," says Jakes, who will participate in the Rookie Orientation Program on the 12th before joining all entrants May 14 for practice on the 2.5-mile oval. "Everybody knows what Indy is, and when people are talking about it it's bigger than a one-day sporting event.
"You obviously have a lot of people telling you how it's going to be, but I've tried to lay back and take it as it comes. I'm trying to stay calm about it, but I do get excited from time to time. It's going to be a spectacular time."
First comes the evaluation program, which consists of turning 10 consistent laps at four speed phases: 200-205 mph, 205-210, 210-215 and 215 or more. INDYCAR president of competition Brian Barnhart expects drivers to complete at least three phases during the 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. session.
"It isn't until you get fully involved with it that you realize the process," Jakes says. "Until a couple of months ago, I thought we'd have a few test days the week before and then we'd go race. It's a long process, and it's great because it gives rookies a chance to get up to speed and there is a lot of fine-tuning of the cars. I'm so excited to get going there."
The Dale Coyne Racing driver will have Alex Lloyd as an oval racing sounding board for the remainder of the season, just as he has worked with four-time Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais on the four road/street courses. Bourdais will return to the team for the five non-ovals on the calendar starting in July.
...it's great because it gives rookies a chance to get up to speed and there is a lot of fine-tuning of the cars.
James Jakes
"I think you have to be open; I have nothing to base it on," Jakes adds. "There's so much information that you just have to take it all in and use it. Don't go in with any preconceived ideas or it could backfire. I've never driven on an oval so it's going to be difficult, and what a one to start on. That's one of the reasons why you just have to be open-minded and take it as it comes.
"There's a lot of running, which is good. Indy will give us that whole week to build up and it should be a great (qualifying) weekend. Before you get to the four laps of qualifying I think you'll have a good idea of where you are. It's full power all the way around, and it's not as if a driver carrying 10 more miles an hour is going to happen. You're going to know on the Thursday or Friday where you're at, and if it's looking good you should be able to qualify. If it's not, then you just have to try to find something in the car, in yourself or the lines."
Jakes' No. 18 car has been running at the finish in three of the events - with a high placing of 15th in all three - and has advanced an average of eight positions in each.
"We've been quick in the races, but we're just taking too long to get up to speed in qualifying," he says. "What I've seen is what separates (the IZOD IndyCar Series) from a lot of other series is that even if you're at the back of the field you can race through and get a good result. We got up to second at St. Pete. We were quick. I made too many mistakes or we could have had a good result.
"Indy is a long race. You just have to be patient, have a good strategy and anything can happen." Jakes was a late addition to the Coyne car, getting in two days of testing at Barber Motorsports Park preceding the season opener a week later on the temporary St. Petersburg street course that included the debut of the double-file start/restarts. Two months later, he's convinced heading across the pond was the correct career decision.
"The exposure that IndyCar offers in the series, the TV is great," Jakes says. "For me, it was the right decision with the new car coming next year. Having to learn the tracks and then developing the car next year would have been doubly hard. Get the tracks out of the way this year. OK, there might be some additions, but you'll have driven on an oval so it was important to learn the tracks this year and there should be some good results out there for us."
2. Inaugural Mazda Road to Indy Oval Clinic is success: With the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a backdrop, the future stars of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Indianapolis 500 got advice on racing on ovals from drivers whose history they'd like to emulate one day.
Indianapolis 500 winners Al Unser Jr. and Dan Wheldon, 1998 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Steve Knapp and five-time Indy 500 starter Johnny Unser helped the young drivers broaden their experience at the inaugural Mazda Road to Indy Oval Clinic.
I want to compete at the highest level, and to do that I need to learn as much as possible in the junior formulas.
Justin Wilson
"I couldn't be more pleased with our first Oval Clinic," said Dan Andersen, owner and CEO of Andersen Promotions, the promoter of the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda. "Our drivers were presented with an unparalleled wealth of information, and I can't thank our instructors enough for not only taking the time to share their knowledge but for their enthusiasm for this program. I was equally pleased to see drivers like Stefan Wilson and Tristan Vautier attend, drivers who have previous oval experience and want to hone their skills. For our USF2000 field, this was a great segue into our oval test as many of our drivers prepare for their oval racing debuts this month."
The Oval Clinic, led by USF2000 driver coach Gerardo Bonilla - a Skip Barber National and IMSA Lites champion - covered all aspects of the intricacies of oval racing with the panel of experts presenting topics ranging from the basics of oval racing, physical training, testing, event practice, qualifying, racing, spotters and safety. In addition to racing footage to illustrate key points, drivers participated in pace car rides around the Speedway with Wheldon and Unser Jr.
"I'm always looking to learn more and I believe you never stop learning," said Wilson, who drives for Andretti Autosport. "I want to compete at the highest level, and to do that I need to learn as much as possible in the junior formulas. Even though I raced on ovals last year, I only did three events. It's great to hear from two champions and the other guys as well. All of of the experts combined experience was valuable. It's a refresher and there's a lot of things I can take away from today and implement in oval racing."
Among the lessons the willing class of drivers learned:
Dan Wheldon (about racing on ovals): "Michael Andretti told me this, 'On an oval the little things make a big difference.' So concentrate on getting all those little things correct with your car. If you feel something wrong, pit. "
Al Unser Jr. (about racing on ovals): "One of the things my father told me, 'Even if you're Hercules if car not working you're not going to win. Being sensitive on how handling is on the car. If you have loose car, it doesn't matter what kind of shape you're in, you are going to crash or go backwards."
USF2000 drivers were able to apply their skills almost immediately, as they went to Lucas Oil Raceway for a one-day test in advance of their race at the "Night Before the 500."
"It was a busy week but a really good week," said 18-year-old Petri Suvanto, the Finnish driver who leads the USF2000 point standings. "It was great to get back in the car again, and being able to sit down and talk to people like Dan Wheldon, Al Unser Jr., Johnny Unser and Steve Knapp at the Oval Clinic was a really good motivational experience. I learned so much. It's amazing what everybody involved in the Mazda Road to Indy program is doing to make all these sorts of things possible."
3. IZOD presents 100 years of Indy 500 fashion: In the city that doesn't sleep, teams of workers converged on Broadway and West 34th Street in the wee hours of May 9 to begin transformation of the display windows of Macy's flagship store into a celebration of the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500.
Iconic cars and other items of the '500' were moved into position in the display windows and inside the mamoth store at Herald Square in New York for "IZOD presents 100 years of Indianapolis 500 fashion."
The display officially kicks off May 11 with a 6 p.m. (ET) driver meet and greet at the store. At the store will be:
• Four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears
• Three-time champion Helio Castroneves
• 1969 Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti
• IZOD IndyCar Series championship points leader Will Power
• Andretti Autosport driver Marco Andretti
• HVM Racing driver Simona de Silvestro
• Team Penske driver Ryan Briscoe
The Borg-Warner Trophy also will be on location for photo ops. The first 100 customers to make an IZOD purchase during the event will receive a free IZOD IndyCar cap.
There are two other large-scale autograph opportunities this week in the Indianapolis area.
From 6-7 p.m. (ET) May 12 at Macy's (second floor) at the Greenwood Park Mall, Indianapolis 500 champions Al Unser Jr. Arie Luyendyk and Gil de Ferran will greet fans. The first 10 customers who make an IZOD purchase of $50 or more will receive two tickets to the 500 Mile Race.
At 6 p.m. (ET) May 13, the all Indy 500 entrants will greet fans at Macy's (first floor) at Castleston Square Mall (6020 E. 82nd Street). The first 10 customers to make an IZOD purchase of $50 or more will receive two Indy 500 tickets, and the first 100 customers to make any IZOD apparel purchase during the event will receive an IZOD IndyCar cap.
The 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season continues with the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 on May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race will be telecast live in High Definition at Noon (ET) by ABC. The race will air live on the IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM channel 94 and www.indycar.com. The 2011 Firestone Indy Lights season continues with the Firestone Freedom 100 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27. The race will be televised live by VERSUS.
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Norfolk by nature
PUBLISHED: 11:14 25 June 2013 | UPDATED: 11:14 25 June 2013
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Norfolk is home to the UK's largest natural landmark, the Norfolk Broads, and offers a selection of other natural beauties to explore on a summer weekend away.
The Norfolk Broads is the main attraction that draws thousands of tourists in to the county each year, and boating the broads is an idyllic way to escape from it all in the countryside and admire natural English beauty at your own pace.
If your ideal break is finding a quieter corner of the world, then the Norfolk Coast is the perfect destination. Explore the peaceful coastline at your leisure, with highlights including the huge expanse of unspoiled golden sand at Holkham or head to the dunes in Brancaster where there is a chance to go down to the quay and sail to the offshore island of Scolt Head.
For a different coastal experience, with all the rides and attractions of a traditional seaside resort, head to Great Yarmouth. There are vast expanses of sandy shores along this part of the coast with lots of scenic towns and coastal landscapes, attracting birders and hikers, campers and beach lovers all year round.
Away from the beach, Holkham Hall is surrounded by acres of majestic parkland, rich in wildlife. For those who wish to discover more about the heritage and farming practices of the area, this fine piece of architecture has an amazing museum assorted with astounding exhibits. Another popular activity on the northern coast is to go seal spotting by catching a ferry to Blakeney Point from Morston Quay.
For the best of the west, try travelling to the market town of King's Lynn, where the town's heritage is reflected in its amazing array of historic architecture. Or drive half an hour south east to visit the Norman castle ruins in the village of Castle Acre, and have lunch in the quaint English tearooms or the traditional village pubs.
If you are looking for an East Anglian city break, take a weekend break in Norwich for its shopping, market and attractions including the Norman-built castle that was constructed more than 900 years ago, and the spectacular Norwich Cathedral.
Getting back to nature, head south west to the county's Suffolk border and discover Thetford Forest. As the largest pine forest in the UK, it is the ideal place for those that love to enjoy the simplicities of the outdoors and discover miles of untouched forest and wildlife by bike or on foot.
Norfolk has so much to offer, from phenomenal countryside scenery and gorgeous coastlines to captivating towns and cities with unique history and architecture. Also boasting the driest and warmest county climate in Great Britain, Norfolk is an ideal location for a summer break in the UK.


text: cannabisnews.com: Vote in Fall on Pot Club for Albany Vote in Fall on Pot Club for Albany Posted by CN Staff on August 25, 2006 at 11:35:13 PT By Kimberly Geiger, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau Source: San Francisco Chronicle California -- Federal authorities dead set against the spread of medical marijuana dispensaries in California may soon have another leak in the dike. In November, Albany residents will vote on an advisory measure over whether to allow a pot club in the small East Bay city of 14,000 residents on Berkeley's northern edge. Unlike some of its neighbors in the university town, Albany residents are known as a well-behaved collection of families, with few problems other than occasional high school shenanigans and over-imbibing customers at bars along San Pablo Avenue. The city prides itself on well-maintained streets, good schools and city services and holds an annual festival along Solano Avenue, its main thoroughfare, which brings out the whole town. It's one of those Bay Area cities whose politics wouldn't disqualify it for inclusion on the list of All-American cities. Albany is also a liberal California city. And if the 1996 statewide vote on Proposition 215, which allows the use of marijuana for medical problems, provides any insight into the upcoming vote, it's going to be a landslide. A decade ago, Albany voters approved Prop. 215 by nearly 4 to 1. After a two-year moratorium on marijuana dispensaries while city leaders studied the issue, the Albany City Council voted unanimously to let voters decide whether to let a pot club open its doors in town. Judy Lieberman, the assistant city administrator, said city officials had been approached at least once during that period by pot club operators who wanted to open a facility. If there is strong objection to the measure, it's not evident in the business community. Snipped:Complete Article: http://tinyurl.com/lyaxbSource: San Francisco Chronicle (CA)Author: Chip JohnsonPublished: Friday, August 25, 2006 - Page B - 1Copyright: 2006 Hearst Communications Inc.Contact: letters sfchronicle.comWebsite: http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/CannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #11 posted by whig on August 26, 2006 at 12:57:07 PT Max I would be totally all about a BYOM lounge.I don't know if there are any yet, or where to find them, or how to find others that can start something like that if it doesn't exist presently.It's a hard problem from a real estate perspective because rents are so expensive in the Bay Area. If you have a lounge but you aren't selling anything but coffee and pastries, you need a large enough number of customers, or else a large amount of donations to keep it going, and requiring everyone to be a card holder also means you have to have some kind of security. [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by Max Flowers on August 26, 2006 at 11:06:58 PT whig I have actually imagined something like you are talking about many times before. I visualize a "medical lounge" of some kind, that is, a place where people who are cardholders can congregate and medicate. I don't see why it woudn't go over well, especially considering that there are getting to be so many of us out there. True, certain people with really debilitating illnesses would probably not be interested, but there are lots of others whose recommendations are for less intense things who might like it. I imagine it as "BYOM" thing, where the lounge is just providing the place to assemble, comfortable couches and chairs, tables, drinks and snacks, good music, atmosphere. In that way it would be similar to the Amsterdam experience, except that instead of getting the medicine from the place, they bring it with them. That's essentially what they had going in "Vansterdam." I smoked in the Blunt Brothers place before it closed (from fire) when I went to BC last summer. It was okay but it didn't seem like people were socializing as much as just keeping to their own tables. I like the idea of patients meeting each other and talking to each other. There is extra power in networking that way. [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by whig on August 25, 2006 at 14:58:52 PT Max Yep, I read about it coming up in the Daily Planet or something recently. It's pretty tame, they're going for a nonbinding referendum. It's good to see that the support is so evidently strong, because that will give excellent cover to the city when they want to approve it.But it's still overly restrictive I think in that they are only going to approve at most one dispensary. But one is more than zero, and it will be more convenient for a lot of people than having to go down to Oakland or the BPG if this one will be in easier walking distance.I'm meaning to write up a little post for the blog about how dispensaries work, or at least the ones I've seen so far, if I can extrapolate a bit. I don't assume that they are all the same but they are very efficient and although they try to make it a pleasant and comfortable experience they aren't social clubs they are places for people to get their medicine. So I don't have much to compare it with by way of the coffee shop approach of Amsterdam. I guess I kind of hoped it would be more like that but these are people many of whom are in pain and suffering so you don't exactly expect them to be having a jolly time. [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by Max Flowers on August 25, 2006 at 14:23:03 PT The Chronicle one ...that is [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by Max Flowers on August 25, 2006 at 14:20:44 PT whig This article is RIGHT up your alley, buddy... very relevant to you. [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by Hope on August 25, 2006 at 13:26:25 PT In our town there used to be an alcoholic that walked the streets when he was drunk. He didn't cause trouble...he just walked around looking drunk, miserable, and defeated.They don't allow people, especially children, to see anything like that anymore. That poor man probably scared lots of people away from alcohol in those days just by people being able to see what could happen.I worry what is going to happen to society when they finally get everyone bound up so tightly that they can't breathe. They will either die or break out of their overly restrictive bounds violently. It's going to be very bad either way.There are people who are afraid of freedom...even their own, but there are others who can't live without it. I can't see anything about the future of society in general looking very good at all right now.It's far easier to be a pessimist right now than an optimist.Yet...keep looking for something good. Keep looking for something wonderful.I have to tell myself that just to endure all this. [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by Hope on August 25, 2006 at 13:14:46 PT No "bad habits" in the future! Not for the average people anyway. The wealthy can't afford for the workers to have bad habits. It inteferes with the bottom line.And guess who gets to judge what "bad habits" for the workers are? [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by Storm Crow on August 25, 2006 at 13:11:39 PT My 2 sons... My husband uses tobacco and we both use cannabis regularly and have since before we were married some 40 years ago. We both have medical reasons to use it. I am also an alcoholic (although cannabis removes the desire for it- thank goodness) Neither of our adult sons use either substance and their combined alcohol use comes to about a single 6-pack a year. One son is a computer technologist and the other is a total vidio game slacker, but a great cook- he's looking into a job at the local bakery. I don't think either was damaged by our cannabis use. It made me a mellow mom and more than one kid said they wished I was their mom- not because I let them run wild, I didn't, but because I cared about them and would listen to their problems! However, I know that my alcoholism hurt everyone. My sons both think tobacco is a nasty habit. They observed speed freaks and severe alcoholics (I try to help others) and learned from their observations. They think of cannabis as a "necessary evil" that their parents need for medicine. (I see it as a necessary medicine, sacrament and a recreational drug.) Early exposure to drug use in others can be a powerful way to inhibit drug use! The results all depend on how the lesson is presented. [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by Hope on August 25, 2006 at 13:08:53 PT I'm reminded of the words from a song popular a few years ago when I read all that "behavior problem" stuff.It went something along the lines of "Why don't you just kill me?"A lot of this stuff is beginning to sound like whispering Eugenics or something.It wouldn't surprise me if it finally gets to the point of just killing the people with "behavior problems" so they won't pass them on. This world is so disgusting and gets more so everyday. It looks like we are going to be left with nothing but zombie worker bee people who have no "behavior" problems, some day, to please the creeps who are so worried about everybody else's "behavior" all the time.They are whispering Eugenics. Soon they'll be shouting it and even demanding it.Our children's futures are looking more and more like they are going to be scripted for them by the busy bodies that are running the world and feeding off the work of the workers, yet are not going to be satisfied until they control every aspect of the worker's lives as though they were nothing more than animals. Well behaved animals, no doubt...but animals, none the less, with no choices, no hopes, no ideas, no dreams....just work... in a well behaved manner until you die...or are gotten rid of by those who think you are no longer useful to the "greater purpose". [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on August 25, 2006 at 12:36:58 PT A Question If this is true it isn't the fault of the user since it has been passed on to them. Since substance use is well established in society why do we keep arresting people for what isn't their fault?***Bad Habits May Run in the Family***Kids of smokers, drinkers especially prone to these behaviors, study finds FRIDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Children with a parent who smokes, drinks heavily or uses marijuana are more likely to adopt these behaviors when they're teens or adults, U.S. research suggests.Children of smokers are especially at risk, say a team from the University of Washington."If your parents were smokers, it is a double whammy because you are more likely to use drugs in general and even more likely to smoke cigarettes," study co-author Karl Hill, a research associate professor at the university's Social Development Research Group, said in a prepared statement."There is something about tobacco that if parents smoke, their kids are more likely to smoke. It may be that parents who smoke might leave cigarettes around where their children can see and get to them. Parents may not leave marijuana and alcohol around in the same way," Hill said.The researchers tracked 808 people who were students when they were first recruited from Seattle elementary schools in 1985. Data was also collected from their parents and their children.In addition to a family/substance abuse link, the researchers found familial links for child behavior problems such as conduct disorder (fighting, stealing); attention-deficit disorder (lack of focus, inability to sit still or maintain attention); and oppositional-defiant disorder (problems with authority)."Children of smokers, heavy drinkers, or marijuana users are more likely to have behavior problems when they are young, and consequently more likely to have drug problems themselves as they get old. These children then grow up to be adult substance users, whose kids have behavior problems and the cycle is repeated," study author and research scientist Jennifer Bailey said in a prepared statement.The study was published in the current issue of the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology.More informationThe American Academy of Pediatrics offers information about preventing substance abuse in children.-- Robert Preidt SOURCE: University of Washington, news release, Aug. 10, 2006 Last Updated: Aug. 25, 2006 Copyright: 2006 ScoutNews LLC. http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=534473 [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Had Enough on August 25, 2006 at 11:49:03 PT TeenScreen - Normal Kids Labeled Mentally Ill found in inbox. I didn't sign up, but they keep sending.TeenScreen - Normal Kids Labeled Mentally IllWe have a couple of eye-opening stories for you today. First, Evelyn Pringle writes a story about how the TeenScreen program is labeling normal children as "mentally ill."Every wonder why? Because TeenScreen is a front group for Big Pharma, Evelyn explains, and the whole point of the screening is to push more drugs onto children whether they need them or not:http://www.newstarget.com/020092.htmlFrom the article,Despite years of public outcry, based on recommendations by President Bush's New Freedom Commission to screen all school children for mental illness, TeenScreen is now being administered in the nation's public school system and children are being regularly diagnosed with one, or more, disorders chosen from the close to 400 listed in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV" (DSM), also known as the psychiatric "Billing Bible."The list of mental disorders to chose from when diagnosing children mentally ill with TeenScreen, are "voted" into the Billing Bible by members of the American Psychiatric Association, Read all about ithttp://www.newstarget.com/020092.html [ Post Comment ] Post Comment


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A George II Period Side Table of Good Colour & Patination
Width: 62" 157cm
Depth: 32" 81cm
Origination: English
Circa: 1735
This impressive table has the robust feel so typical of the early Georgian period so heavily influenced by the architect William Kent. Indeed, there are certain similarities between the design of this table and furniture supplied by Kent. In particular, a carved gilt-wood side table supplied by Kent for Devonshire House circa 1733-40 has a strikingly similar leg whilst also using the same Vitruvian scroll motif in the frieze.
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VICTORIA – Canada's Under 16 men's basketball team finished second at the 2017 FIBA U16 Americas Championship yesterday, Jun. 18, after suffering a 111-60 loss to the United States. University of Victoria Vikes men's basketball head coach Craig Beaucamp guided this Canadian side to the finals after the team went undefeated all the way through to the finals.
Canada picked up wins over Argentina, Paraguay and Venezuela to top Pool A, while they defeated Puerto Rico 81-66 in the semifinals before facing their North American rivals, USA, in the final. Luka Sakota (Etobicoke, ON) scored a team-high 17 points in the final, while Cashius McNeilly (Scarborough, ON) and Shemar Rathan-Mayes (Toronto, ON) added 15 and 14 points, respectively.
Cashius McNeilly, Shemar Rathan-Mayes, Malachi Ndur, Benjamin Krikke and Charles Bediako started for Canada.
"I'm proud of what the team was able to accomplish," said Beaucamp following the tournament. "Qualifying for the world championships next summer was the number one goal coming in. Winning a silver medal is something the players should be proud of even though you have to lose the gold to do so. We played a very good USA team that was full value for the win and clearly the dominant team of the tournament."
Previously, Beaucamp has had prior experience with Canada Basketball, serving as an assistant coach with the U18 Men's National Team in 2006, 2007, and 2016 and at the 2011 Pan Am Games in Mexico. He was also a guest coach with the Senior Men's National Team from 2013-2016.
"The opportunity to coach the CMNT this summer was a great opportunity for me personally," adds Beaucamp who has been at the helm of the Vikes for 14 years now. "Coaching with and against some of the best coaches in the world gives you a chance to get better. Every experience is a learning opportunity. I'm very grateful for the opportunity and thankful to all the coaches and support staff that helped us accomplish our goal. I look forward to the CMNT taking another step at next year's World Championships."
The top 5 teams of the tournament move on to the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in 2018.
Final standings of the FIBA U16 Americas Championship:
2. Canada*
3. Puerto Rico*
4. Argentina*
5. Dominican Republic*
6. Mexico
7. Venezuela
8. Paraguay
*Qualified to the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2018


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With Shogun hurt and the division's title at a gridlock, Rashad Evans is getting increasingly frustrated. He has already complained about Dana and the UFC's way of doing things and it seems he has more to say on the matter. In a interview with mmamania.com Evans said:
"Sometimes it seems to me like they're not wanting me to fight for the belt. Maybe that could just be me being paranoid but I'm like okay, if that's the case then just let me know, you know, and I won't fight for the belt.
If the belt is about controlling who gets it or controlling who's getting an opportunity then it loses all its authenticity to me anyway. So I just won't even ever ask to fight for it. That's where that comment was coming from. It was coming from like oh so if this is something that is controlled by the UFC and if it's not a favoritism thing then let me fight and let me get a chance to fight your champion.
If it's about them not wanting me to be champion or giving me an opportunity to try to be champion then I'm like, you know what if I'm not going to get the opportunity then I'd just rather not even, you know I won't never ask to ever fight for the belt again because the belt would mean nothing to me because it's not based on who's the best, it's about politics."
SOURCE: mmamania.com


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YUNGBLUD — "Original Me" (LIFT) He comes on like punk rock never died, delivering an attack that conjures both Johnny Rotten and Andrew WK at their fiercest. The roar of energy that marks YUNGBLUD's music can be blistering, and as his songs reveal their intentions you find out that the 22-year-old has a dedication to fighting the power and putting the bad guys on blast. Long story short, our new LIFT artist has an incisive way of venting frustrations often shared by his fans, who are often similar in age and who YUNGBLUD holds in high regard. The Doncaster, UK native came up on a mix of Eminem, Manson and Gaga, but loves the explosive approach of the Clash and Arctic Monkeys. The gent born Dominic Harrison has a similar way of slapping a song around, and his '21st Century Liability' debut proved just how commanding this newcomer could be. Now his 'the underrated youth' EP has just arrived, and his fame is spreading. US fans got a nice taste of his power when he had tracks featured in 'Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs & Shaw' and '13 Reasons Why', as well as a high-vis duet with Halsey, "11 Minutes." The fierce energy of his LIFT performance is front and center; he filled Brooklyn's Grand Prospect Hall with what GQ mag deems "IDGAF" rock 'n' roll. Watch "Original Me" and "hope for the underrated youth," and stay close, we have a very cool profile coming. Watch music videos by YUNGBLUD: https://bit.ly/336hQXo Watch the official video of "hope for the underrated youth": https://youtu.be/0DA-Hv6GM2A YUNGBLUD https://www.instagram.com/yungblud https://twitter.com/yungblud https://www.facebook.com/yungblud/ Vevo http://www.facebook.com/VEVO https:/www.twitter.com/vevo https://www.instagram.com/vevo/ Executive Producer: Micah Bickham Director: Priya Minhas Producer: Sacha Noelle Producer: Emily Louick Coordinating Producer: Averi Smith Producer: Cole Brian for Contrast Films Director of Photography: Gaul Porat Audio: Casey Graham Editor: Ramy Elsokary Music & Talent: Parul Chokshi & David McTiernan Location: The Grand Prospect Hall #YUNGBLUD #YUNGBLUDLive #HopeForTheUnderratedYouth Music video by YUNGBLUD performing original me (Vevo LIFT). © 2019 Locomotion Recordings Limited, under exclusive license to Geffen Records, under exclusive license to Geffen Records http://vevo.ly/dXuy0q


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