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I´ve noticed that update_notifier.exe *32 is running permanently in task manager.
Is this normal?.
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it's because you have settings/autoupdate/notify about new updates when Vivaldi is not running
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Yes I do. Thanks.
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Not sure if it's due to lacks in the translation, but in German (and current Vivaldi versions 1.1+), it is not at all obvious that this option is related to a permanent service. Translated back to English, it only mentions "Notify about new updates", but conceals the part "when Vivaldi is not running". I don't mind being reminded about available updates when I start Vivaldi (thus I was afraid to disable this option), but I don't need a service running when the browser is closed. As short as the title of this option is, as ambiguous it is.


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So I just bought 5051 built in OCT 81 it has been in a garage since 1998 it has 29k miles!
Body and interior are perfect engine is not frozen and is very clean.
Struts are still black and look like new.
Tires looked fine and were not even flat! Just low on air.
I will do one of two things!
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Replace cooling system.
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and put it out there for sale at the higher end of the scale.
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Research interests
My research to date has dealt with Gaelic literature from the eighteenth to the twentieth century with a focus on Gaelic prose in periodicals and newspaper columns. I am particularly interested in the social and historical dimensions of these texts and of the publications themselves, including issues relating to orality and literacy. I have also worked on literature of the Highland diaspora within Scotland and abroad (Canada, Australia, the West Indies and the East Indies). More recently I have been working on language usage in the nineteenth century Highlands, considering the evidence relating to interactions between those estate and public officials who did not speak Gaelic, and monoglot Gaelic speakers. In studying this often contested ground of language of communication I aim to produce a nuanced picture of language contact and provide a deeper understanding of social relations and dynamics of power in the nineteenth-century Highlands.
Current research projects include:
- an edition of nineteenth-century còmhraidhean (prose dialogues) with introduction and detailed textual commentary due to be published by the Scottish Gaelic Texts Society in 2016
- language usage in the nineteenth-century Highlands
- the nineteenth and early twentieth-century Gaelic periodical press in Scotland, Canada and Australia
Selected recent conference papers and lectures:
- 'From Glasgow to Hobart: Gaelic periodical publishing and the Highland diaspora', Communities of Communication Conference, University of Edinburgh (September 2015).
- '''You seem a very intelligent man, and can speak English. What is it you want to tell us?: Gaels and government inquiries in the nineteenth century', Scottish Studies & Celtic Research Seminar, University of Glasgow (March 2015).
- 'The language barrier and welfare provision in the nineteenth-century Highlands', International Congress of Celtic Studies, University of Glasgow (July 2015).
- ''S fheàrr caraid sa chùirt na crùn san sporan: language domains and power relations in the 19th-century Highlands', Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig, University of Edinburgh (June 2014).
- 'Scottish Gaelic periodicals in Canada from the 19th to the 20th century', Bho Chuan gu Cuan Conference, University of Ulster, Belfast (October 2013).
- 'Glasgow and the nineteenth-century Gaelic periodical press', Lecture series marking Centenary of Scottish History and Literature at the University of Glasgow (May 2013).
- 'Sliochd An Teachdaire Gae'lach: Irisean Gàidhlig ann an dùthchannan cèine', Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 7, Glasgow (August 2012).
- 'Gaelic Periodicals in the Lowlands: Negotiating Change', Crossing the Highland Line, Association for Scottish Literary Studies Conference, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye (June 2012).
- 'Thoir n'fhairre air na ha mi dol a scriobh': political machinations and code-switching in James Macpherson's Gaelic letters.', International Congress of Celtic Studies, Maynooth (July 2011).
- '"Fo ghrèin loisgich nan Innsean": Gàidheil sna h-Innsean an Ear' [Under the burning sun of the Indies: Gaels in the East Indies], Gaelic Society of Inverness (February 2011).
- 'Orality and Literacy in Gaelic Culture: Negotiating the Transition', University of Glasgow, Conference - Literacy in Oral Cultures: conflicts, compromises and complications (November 2011).
- 'Early Gaelic periodicals: Knowledge transfer and impact', Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 6, University of Aberdeen [Plenary speaker] (August 2010).
- 'Tha mi 'n dràsd anns na h-Innsean' [I am now in the West Indies]: Gaels in the Caribbean', Caribbean and the Enlightenment Conference, University of Glasgow, (April 2010).
- Wellcome Trust, Humanities and Social Science Small Grant: The Gaelic language and medical provision in the 19th-century Scottish Highlands, 2016.
Current postgraduate supervision
- Niall Bartlett, 'The Isle of Lewis 1844-1924' PhD (2013-), co-supervisor with Dr Martin MacGregor, History.
- Calum Cameron-Whyte, 'John Murdoch', PhD (2012-), co-supervisor with Dr Martin MacGregor, History.
- Shaun Kavanagh, 'The Irish and Highland Migrants' Experience in Nineteenth-Century Greenock', PhD (2012-), co-supervisor with Dr Catriona Macdonald, History.
- Tòmas MacAilpein, 'Islay: Culture, Religion & Community c. 1890-1960', PhD (2011-), co-supervisor with Dr Martin MacGregor, History.
- Ruairidh MacIver, 'The Gaelic Poet and the British Military Experience', PhD (2012-), primary supervisor with Dr Michel Byrne, Celtic and Gaelic.
- Aonghas MacLeòid, 'An dàn fada Gàidhealach – 1900-1950: sgrùdadh ioma-chuspaireil air corpas air dìochuimhne' (2011-14), second supervisor with Dr Michel Byrne, Celtic and Gaelic.
- Coinneach MacLean, 'The Tourist Gaze on Gaelic Scotland' PhD (2010-14), second supervisor with Professor Alison Phipps, Education.
- Linda MacLeod, 'Òrain agus dàin neo-fhoillsichte aig bàird agus bana-bhàird a' Bhaile Shear thairis air an 19mh linn agus an 20mh linn, an dualchas a chaidh leotha agus an àite air an eilean.' MPhil by Research (2010-11)
- Joina NicDhòmhnaill, 'Niall Moireasdan agus Niall Macdhòmhnaill: beath-eachdraidh agus òrain' MPhil by Research (1998-1999)
I would welcome enquiries from prospective students interested in Gaelic literature and culture from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries and in the social history of the Highlands or Gaelic communities in the Lowlands and abroad.
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My main teaching responsibilities include:
- Gaelic 1B (ab initio course) – course convenor and main tutor.
- Gaelic 2A – course convenor and tutor for literature element of course
- An 19mh linn tro Shùilean nan Gàidheal – Honours course
- Fèin-Eachdraidh ann an Gàidhlig – Honours course
- An Leabhar Gàidhlig 1567–1914 – Honours course
- Culture, Politics and Society in the Highland Clearances, co-taught with Dr Martin MacGregor, History
- Gàidhlig Adhartach, with colleagues in Celtic and Gaelic
Additional information
- External examiner for the University of the Highlands and Islands Gaelic and Related Studies degree programmes.
- External examiner for postgraduate research theses (PhD and MLitt).
- Vice-President of the Scottish Gaelic Texts Society
- Member of the Advisory Board of the Digital Archive of Scottish Gaelic at Glasgow University.
- Peer reviewer for international journals and publications.
- Organiser of Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 7, to be hosted by the University of Glasgow from 21-23 August 2012.


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There has been a change of schedule for the Monroe competition this Saturday. Due to the cancellation of another show, several bands have been added to our event. This will undoubtedly alter our step off time as well as the timing for the awards. I have emailed the USSBA to ask for a revised schedule but have not yet heard back. I'm hoping to be able to discuss this in greater detail tomorrow night, at which time we will also discuss altering our schedule to reflect the changes.
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What if we just completely did away with uniforms?I'm siding with Brent on this discussion. Uniforming adds to the scouting experience...for those who insist it drives away potential scouts...maybe the uniform is doing us a favor then, as I beleive not every boy can or should be a scout...Really! There have been plenty of kids join my troop who were clearly not there to be scouts or have fun, but there to be rambunctious and promote disharmony among their peers. I'd rather have 5 kids out of a 100 that want to wear the correct and complete uniform than 90 so-called scouts who feel others opinions about what they wear are more important than their own perspective of themselves...uniform awareness is knowing what a uniform can do for the boy, the patrol and the troop...and it starts with us, the adult leaders showing the way by being in full uniform...not close enough-good enough. And can the cost babble...I've given uniforms to families that cant afford them and those scouts wear them more than those who can afford them...I'm smoking what Brents been smoking...some of you turkeys should smoke 'em if you got 'em...........rant over!
Scout patch/council patch history?
kraut-60 replied to mfish23's topic in Scouting Historymfish23; The SM and ASM insignia correct for 1974-77 would be as follows: green fully embroidered background/universal or"tenderfoot" emblem in full color/ Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster embroidered along patch's bottom in a curve/ Border and lettering for SM in silver grey thread...ASM in golden yellow thread. Trained status indicated by mylar silver border and lettering for SM, mylar gold border and lettering for ASM. A trained patch existed that sourced from the 60's, again fully embroidered red background with white lettering for Boy Scout leaders...a blue background with yellow for Cub leaders and a rarely seen dark green background with brown lettering for Explorer leaders. The above described SM/ASM insignia were in use from 1973 to 1989...they can still be used on uniforms and I know one older SM who still wears his. Hope this helps.
Generic Zip off pants for cubs?
kraut-60 replied to mdlscouting's topic in Cub ScoutsBuy the "looks close enoughs"? What other parts of the Cub program are being cherry picked for convenience of the parents? Ok, most cubbies could care less about pants (so long as they have a pair on)...but when leaders do the "close enough-good enough for scouts" bit, well...it just goes to show that mediocrity is alive and well in some cub packs. Sports and Scouts are different, yes...but scouts has not(yet) practiced anything like the inflexible mandates that come as a standard part of most youth sports programs. Buy the right stuff...are the seams only failing on BSA garments...or maybe, just maybe are kids being kids and tearing the snot out of the clothing as cub age boys are wont to do? Yeah, Wally-World stuff is kid proof...right! Its just cheap enough to not be too painful to have to buy again (and again, and again...)
How best is the uniform method defined?A week ago wednesday, I was along on a training hike with 2 scouts and our ASM. One of the Scouts, a Life scout and OA member, and I were discussing the 8 methods of scouting and in particular...The uniform method. We are training for Philmont this summer and this was a 10 miler, so we had plenty of time to talk as we went. The Scout was familiar with why we have a uniform method and still had questions as to what it contributed to the other 7 methods. I answered him that I could see the other 7 methods as parts of a house or building, and that to hold all the parts together and protect them, we need to have siding and a roof. The idea that our uniform method serves the rest as a way to hold together and protect seems to me to be reasonably accurate, and it does seem to be the "glue" that holds the rest in place...the uniform is a visible public image that when seen immediately identifies us for who we are. Well, for good or bad...thats my take on how I define the uniform method...what say you?
nolesrule; I want to say 8" to maybe 9"...I dont have mine with me here at work.
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kraut-60 replied to ScoutMomSD's topic in Cub ScoutsI doubt I could help "expand" any item refered to as a "yabo" or "yabos". I believe I first heard this term while seeing the movie "Animal House"...it was dialogue in the scene where Otter was explaining to Boon some of the better features of a girl named Marlene. The term "Jabos" was used by the German armed forces during WW2 as a reference to Allied fighter-bomber type aircraft i.e. Jagd-bomber. hence the term JaBo.( jagd derived from the German word jaeger). As for the suggestion that girls only get interesting if and when "yabos" are present...cant help you here...when I was a Cub Scout, Brownies were your own or some-one elses sister and were generally annoying and avoided. Brownies that were Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines were always welcome...'specially if they had no nuts!
The original SB's just plain worked...I could care less if they pilled, I bought 'em to use...not pose in and wear to a formal inspection. These pants are what is needed for outdoor wear, and they NEED to have the ankle zippers...sorry if I ruffle a couple of feathers here, but having to hem pants doesnt necessarily mean they had to lose the ankle zippers. I bought 3 pair at the BOGO sale, and I had to get what I could in the waist size...at the cost of 2" too much in the inseam...bummer right? WRONG! Took said switchbacks to the local seamstress and had her alter the inseam by folding the material under the zip-off (the lowers)and seam it...Presto! 2" less inseam and the FUNCTIONAL ankle zippers are still intact. Those who feel the ankle zippers are frivilous never had to hike at Philmont and zip-off the leg lowers of pants without the ankle zips, yup...off comes the pack and the boots...time wasted on the trail. BRING BACK THE ANKLE ZIPPERS...function before fashion! rant ends
Why do leaders quit?
kraut-60 replied to oldhat's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramThey get fed up with sports(of all types)taking precedence over Scouts. They have heard too many times that "Johnny" has a band/orchestra/choir/play committment he MUST be at. They finally get the message that all other extra-curricular activities trump Scouting...they get tired of beating their head against the wall knowing that Scouting will offer more for a youth than sports or band in helping them become better citizens for their future, while the parents (continue to) insist that the instant gratification from sports will go farther than any Scout related experience in benefiting their son....yeah, Right!
Patrol Name Reality Check
kraut-60 replied to OldGreyEagle's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramOur Troop presently has: The Flaming Knights...the Rocks...the Godzillas...and our yet to find its name New Scout Patrol. The Rocks very nearly were "The Hairball Coyotes"...the patrol yell was to be a howling followed immediately by hacking coughs. Why "Rocks' beat this one I'll never know. We've also had "the Pallidins of the Flame"...whom the then SPL refered to as "people on fire".
Using Troop Program Features
kraut-60 replied to gcnphkr's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramI serve both as a Scoutmaster and Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner. I always include a copy of the Program theme in my "Roundtable Cribsheet", which is the name for the handouts I collate and print for distributing to attendees at our districts monthly RT. I ask the Scouters in attendance each month to take the Program theme and give it to their troops PLC so they can decide to use the suggested theme if they(the PLC) chooses to in planning their troops activities. My own troop uses the Troop Program Features and Troop Program Resources in its PLC monthly meetings...they do tend to pick and choose what they will employ from these pubs, but it is important that the PLC does plan the troops activities and meetings agendas. I am no genius and havent stayed in a Holiday Inn Express, so I lean heavily towards implementing and continuing to use the Boy Scout program as provided in the publications and materials we are offered by the National Council...see, for me this alleviates re-inventing the wheel on a monthly or weekly basis. What really makes me wonder is why some leaders deviate from a well prepared and standardized program that works...so long as you work it? I suppose they feel individuality and different ideas will serve our Scouts better somehow?
The Replacements, A Band of Brothers View of the Crossovers
kraut-60 replied to mmhardy's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramWhen Webelos Scouts visit the troop I am SM of, I have the SPL assign a First Class Scout to buddy up with each visiting Webelos Scout. This has been reasonably successful in portraying our troop as being boy lead, because the boys will take the prospective recruit around and interact with him while I and the ASM/CC/COR talk with the Webelos Scouts parents. We dont pull a "Dog and Pony show" type of staged meeting to impress potential members and their families...we show them a normal troop meeting run by the SPL and PLs...the visitors are allowed to participate in the skills and games. At our most recent meeting, the troop held an SPL election while we had W2 visiting...the W2's thought it was pretty cool that the boys run the troop. For my part of the meeting, during gathering...I demonstrated how to tie a woggle...then I let the SPL handle his meeting and I did a SM minute to wrap it up. I had the W2's complete attention while showing how to tie a woggle ( I also let it slip that the woggles I was tying were for the crossovers for the coming weekend...and we had 2 new Boy Scouts at the meeting who were presented their neckerchief and one of my hand-tied woggles). I have all my First Class Scouts and higher ranks serve as instuctors and demonstraters of T-2-1 skills...this keeps it boy lead and taught and keeps the First Class and above ranks proficient in their skills.
How to measure success in a troop...
kraut-60 replied to Buffalo Skipper's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramThe SM has his hands in his pockets, his mouth shut, eyes and ears open...the SPL and PLs are running things,... an absence of hover parents...and they look and act like Scouts.
Lisabob; In order to have a Boy Lead Scout troop, you must have a Scoutmaster who is a practicer and believer of the patrol method and who can develop youth leaders who will lead with confidence. I support my PLC in planning and seeking activities that the SPL must present to the Troop Committee for approval. Our TC supports the boy lead model as it is the only way I will serve as SM. During troop meetings,camp-outs and activities, the SPL will ask adults who are talking or interfering with his meeting to kindly remove themselves as they are a distraction. We get a few raised eye-brows from new parents after cross-over when they notice that the boys are running their meetings and questions like " shouldnt someone be in there leading them?"...my answer is "someone is leading them...the boy they elected their leader". Hover parents are handled by having a veteran troop parent or uniformed adult leader physically prevent their interferance...I have guided my fair share away from "helping" their son. Becoming boy lead will pose many challenges but it will bring many benefits when the scouts grow and become the leaders they are when simply afforded the place and ways to practice what we preach. Curbing parental and adult enthusiasm to help in the wrong ways can be overcome by having that zeal re-directed by taking training, as you noted, you are the only WB trained adult in your troop...are the other adults at least FastStart,NLE,SM/ASM,OLS trained? Are the TC members Committee trained? Having any adult wishing to go along on patrol/troop outdoor activities take the training we as SM/ASM and TCs will go far in shooting down any "hovering" and "hindering" adults. Hope this helps
This thread makes the case for allowing a patrol to hike without adults along...as 1st class to Life scouts, they should be capable of taking on and carrying out a patrol activity without any adults there to "lead", "hover" or get in the way of the BOY LEAD end we should be working towards. Before any pundits bring up G2SS...patrol activities that are SM approved and dont hinder or conflict with troop activities are indeed allowed and should be strongly encouraged...this is Boy Scouts after all...read the strip embroidered over the right pocket...it does NOT say "Adult Scouts of America"....yet
Question About Leader Honesty
kraut-60 replied to DanKroh's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramAnyone who would knowingly adorn his/her uniform with emblems representative of achievments/ranks that he/she had neither been awarded or earned is beneath contempt. A Scout is trustworthy An adult leader who misrepresents themselves by laying claim to accomplishments and accolades they are not entitled to should have their membership revoked....they offer nothing that would contribute to furthering the Scouting movement. This instance that opened this thread clearly illustrates the need for accountability in keeping accurate records of registered Scouters training and awards. Phonies dolled up to try and impress will only fool the folks not yet familiar with Scoutings trappings...but will run afoul of those of us who have been around a campfire or two, therby revealing themselves for what they are...fools and liars.


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Addiction is a chronic disease that affects your brain by rewriting how you process drugs and respond to stress. Long after your body has purged itself of the addictive substance on which your brain was dependent, the effects of addiction will continue to linger. Addiction is chronic and there is no cure, but it is a treatable disease. However, it takes a life-long commitment to recovery as you continue to seek support and insight into how you can deal with cravings and triggers in different situations throughout your life.
Neglecting your recovery journey, even after you've completed treatment, can lead to relapse. In fact, studies show that you're about as likely to relapse back into addiction as someone with diabetes is to relapse into symptoms. Approximately 40 to 60 percent of people in recovery relapse after treatment. Relapse can even happen after years of successful sobriety, which can be especially dangerous. When someone uses again after a long period of sobriety, they will have lost their tolerance and risk overdose, depending on the drug.
However, you shouldn't take that to mean that a relapse is definite. Just like a diabetic can make lifestyle changes to help ensure that they don't experience dangerous diabetes symptoms, you can make changes in your life to ensure you live a life free of addiction. Techniques that help you avoid this are called relapse prevention strategies, and they can significantly increase your chance of lifelong recovery.
Before brainstorming relapse prevention strategies, it's important to understand how relapse works. Most people think of relapse as one, singular act that ruins everything you've worked towards; however, relapse begins well before you actually start using again. In fact, there are three phases to a relapse, and relapse prevention aims to provide techniques to deal with it at all three stages. Most importantly, if you apply healthy coping mechanisms at the first sign of relapse, you're more likely to resist. But, the first step is recognizing the signs.
The three stages of relapse follow the idea to use from trigger, to inception, and then to action. Here's how the process can be broken down:
The real first stage of relapse begins before the thought to use even enters your mind. Withdrawal begins with a basic emotion. Depression, anxiety, or frustration are the embers that start it all. For instance, if you've had a rough day at work and come home to an empty apartment, stress can lead to depressive feelings. Stressors and challenges are facts of life, but your emotional response to stress can make a huge difference. Through addiction, your brain was trained to deal with stress by causing you to seek drugs or alcohol. In recovery, you have to retrain yourself to catch these emotions and cope with them in a healthy way.
Once a negative emotion begins, if you don't have a healthy coping strategy, your thoughts may begin to make matters worse. The second stage of addiction begins to play a role: your thoughts. For instance, when you begin to feel stressed because you are late to work, you may begin a process called catastrophization. That means you take one source of stress and snowball it in your mind thinking, "I'm late so my boss will fire me. If I'm fired, I won't be able to pay my bills. If I can't pay my bills, I'll end up homeless." It doesn't always happen in so many words. You can catastrophize in an instant. One moment, you're five minutes late in traffic and the next you're living on the street–in your mind. As you snowball your stress, your brain will remember how you used to deal with stress, by using. Your mentality may shift to begin justifying using drugs again thinking, "I need this, I've had a rough day," or "I can just do it once, and then never again."
Only in the third and final stage does relapse take the form people generally think about: taking physical action. You've experienced stress and a lack of healthy coping skills has led to negative emotions, those emotions have led to unhealthy thoughts that justify giving in to drug cravings, and, finally, you seek out and use the drug. This domino effect was defined by psychologist Alan Marlatt, and understanding it is the foundation of the cognitive-behavioral model, which is one of the most recommended therapies in addiction treatment.
The warning signs of relapse can be seen at each stage of the relapse process. Recognizing these signs is the first step in successfully coping with relapse triggers and what Marlatt calls "high-risk situations." Here are the typical warning signs at each stage of the relapse process:
Emotional triggers can be outborn, or stress that comes from an outside source, like your boss yelling at you. But they can also be inborn, like the low feeling you get when you return to an empty home. When these stressors trigger an emotional response, there are a few signs you can keep in mind:
- Not feeling up to normal tasks
- Not finding joy in things you normally enjoy
- Isolating yourself from family and friends
- Repressing emotions and not dealing with them head on
- Neglecting self-care (mental and physical)
- Neglective recovery goals
Mental triggers are typically caused by negative emotions and they can take a variety of forms. However, they do tend to follow some basic patterns that you can look out for:
- Lying to loved ones and your support group
- Justifying drug-use
- Downplaying the consequences of drug use
- Romanticizing past times that you used drugs
- Bargaining with yourself
Physical signs of relapse are some of the most clear-cut. Once you start to see these signs beginning to occur, it will be harder to prevent the coming relapse. Recognizing the signs of relapse as early as possible is the most important part of prevention. Still, if you can't yourself at physical signs, a relapse may still be avoided:
- Seeking out addictive substances
- Contacting known dealers
- Using "just once" despite consequences
A relapse prevention plan is all about creating a strategy to avoid relapse before you enter a high-risk situation and applying healthy coping mechanisms if you do find yourself in one. Avoiding high-risk situations altogether is ideal. For example, if you feel depressed when you get home from work to an empty house, take a gym bag to work and go straight to exercise afterward. Getting your blood pumping can elevate your mood at the time of day you need it most.
Other high-risk situations are unavoidable, and that's when you need strategies to cope in a healthy way. According to a study in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, there are five basic rules for implementing an effective relapse prevention plan:
1. Change your life. Making a healthy change in your behavior and lifestyle is more effective than simply not-using anymore.
2. Be honest. Addiction often leads to users lying to themselves and others. Being more honest with yourself and others can help you become more accountable to yourself and the people in your support system.
3. Ask for help. Many people want to handle addiction on their own, but it's incredibly difficult. Reaching out to friends, family, mentors, or counselors means you'll have more help along your recovery journey.
4. Practice self-care. Addiction often forms as a way to relieve stress or deal with trauma. Through self-care, you can relieve the negative emotions that may initiate a relapse.
5. Stick to the Rules. Relapse requires you to break your own rules and forsake your recovery goals. Be strict about them; don't let yourself justify breaking the rules.
Learning more about relapse prevention can help you safeguard your sobriety for as long as possible for years to come. Not only does this mean avoiding a potentially dangerous overdose, but also that you can live a productive life, free of addiction. To learn more about addiction treatment or relapse prevention, call Nishan Rehab at any time at 03002255606. Calling could mean starting your recovery journey today.


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Inventory Control Specialist
Inventory Control Specialist
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Inventory Control Specialist encompasses the various tasks and management associated with Operations and Management of material handling, storage, accountability and assignment. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the designated requirements for various locations within the CENTCOM Region (OCONUS). This position may include associated hazard pay and deployment rotation support. The Inventory Control Specialist works in a team environment, coordinating responsibilities for reporting, briefing and operational management.
Essential position duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken.
Operates within a Warehouse or Material Control facility located in multiple OCONUS - CENTCOM locations.
Processes inventories, surveys, and warehousing documents, as well as, performing prescribed load lists and shop stock list duties in manual and automated supply applications.
Prepares, annotates and distributes shipping documents in addition to breaking down and distributing field rations.
Conducts location surveys performed in accordance with established procedures. Directs the correction of location survey discrepancies, as well as, assisting unit intermediate maintenance personnel in planning a maintenance program.
Demonstrates capacity for paperwork administration to include maintaining stock records, inventory records, material control, accounting and supply reports.
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain both automated and manual accounting records, posting receipts and performing dues-ins and dues-out accounting tasks.
Performs documentation management in direct support level through the warehousing section.
Instructs warehouse personnel in loading, unloading, segregation, pelleting and selection of stock and storage areas.
Performs property disposal storage functions and ensures the application of special procedures for handling, storing, packaging and shipping retrograde material.
Retrieves and analyzes the history and activity files pertinent to system-rejected documents. Also, recommends additions and deletions to authorized stocking list.
Maintains accounting records of property disposal activity, as well as, performing reviews requests for major and controlled items.
Reconciles monthly and quarterly activities on records, reporting and status reviews.
Processes data inquiry and manager referred listings to manage all controlled, critical and reserve stocks and operational readiness and financial management functions.
Processes outputs from a catalog inquiry program and documents modifiers and special cancellation requests.
Conducts store functions to include stock replenishment, price changes, inventories, security and stock receipt, in addition to overseeing the construction of displays.
Prepares reports on labor and equipment, available storage space, relocation of material, warehouse refusals and stock requirements.
Responsible for the clear and professional communication, reporting and records controls within the CNI Program Management System. Cross-departmental communication and coordination is expected.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with at least five (5) years' relevant working experience. Record of On-Job-Training showing stock controls and accounting procedures, as well as, procedures for shipping, receiving, storing, issuing and stock controls and accounting procedures. Additional experience preferred with movement, storage and maintenance of control items like ammunition and the procedures for handling medical and food supplies. Preferred experience operating in an OCONUS function relevant to the position requirement. Preferred experience operating in an austere environment in a deployment setting.
This position requires possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Applicable Training in the field of warehousing and inventory controls
US Citizens only due to government or federal requirement
Must have a valid Passport (not expiring within next 6 months)
Must pass a health examination / physical and obtain the proper vaccinations, as needed
Excellent customer service skills with ability to apply good listening skills and to handle unusual or complex situations with a calm and focused approach
Basic knowledge and understanding of computer technology and related tools (i.e., tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.)
Detailed oriented to identify and correct any errors and exception documents, in addition to reviewing and verifying quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and coworkers, as well as a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds
Ability to respond to requests in a professional, helpful and timely manner
Ability to use tact in handling difficult individuals and/or situations
Solid critical thinking skills with ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems / issues
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and to learn / apply new knowledge and techniques.
Ability to be proactive, take initiative and accept accountability for assigned work functions
Flexible to work a variety of shift assignments and accommodate to inclement weather conditions
Ability to be reliable and punctual
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Works in an austere environment. Unloading, unpacking, visually inspecting, counting, segregating, pelletizing and storing incoming supplies and equipment in addition to maintaining the stock locator system and administering document control procedures. Repair and construct fiberboard or wooden containers as well as bins, shelving and all sorts of storage aids in order to pack, crate, stencil, weigh and band equipment and supplies. Ability to lift at least fifty pounds and utilize applicable belt lifts and/or small wheel forklifts. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. May be exposed to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!


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Native American Heritage month was established in 1996, by President Bill Clinton, who proclaimed November as the official month for the celebration. He urged all Americans alike to observe the month with commemoration, education, and awareness, so as to help each other fully understand the Native American Culture. Native American Month honors and recognizes the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.
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text: A multi-end power cable that fit the laptop cost me eighty freaking dollars!!! I can get a proper one on eBay for $17... But I really couldn't cope without a lappy for 3 weeks. And once I'd spent that, the seal was broken, and I spent money at Kmart, and the book store, and the Reject Shop. And then I came home, and there was an email form vistaprint, on the same day that my new business card/quilt tags got here, and well, I planned on only spending $40, but then I accidentally pressed the "with return labels for only $7 more", and then it added another $5 to my postage, and then I was cross, so I unsubscribed from their mailing list so it doesn't happen again. But not before getting us some completely awesome Lower South East Ladettes business cards (to go with the shirts we really should get around to getting made), a Kooky Couture banner (for if we end up doing this market thing) and stamp that's not gunna be relevant to anyone but me and Casey, which I hope gets here before Birchip next weekend, because we will LOL. and then go around stamping people with it.


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CHRISTOPHE DUGARRY is set to disappoint several teams - including Liverpool - by agreeing to make permanent his loan move from Bordeaux to Birmingham, according to his agent.
Michel Benguigui is "quite sure" that the French World Cup winner will remain at St Andrews for the 2003-2004 campaign.
Dugarry has proved to be the catalyst for City's run of seven wins in nine matches which has ensured Premiership survival for a second season.
Benguigui said: "Christophe loves Birmingham.
"He is happy where he is and enjoys playing for them.
"You have to understand that I cannot tell you exactly what he is thinking. Christophe is his own man but I'm quite sure he will stay. It is where he wants to finish.
Birmingham City are for him."Dugarry has expressed a desire to remain in England and he has a 12-month option with Birmingham who want him to stay for another 12 months.
Benguigui added: "Sure, there is interest from Liverpool. Yes, Spurs are interested. But is that surprising?"
"What you have to know about Christophe is that he is a world champion. He has won trophies. What is important to him is to be happy, to be in an environment he enjoys.
"To be frank, he is very close to Steve Bruce, to the chairman and the players. He gets on with his team-mates. He is aware of how much the supporters love him too. He appreciates that.
"There are very good people at Birmingham and Christophe and I have been treated very well. He knows he owes Birmingham and he is a very honest man.
"I had dinner with Christophe on Monday and he said to me 'Michel, this team is now very good, it has improved and can improve more'."
Brazil international Savio could become the latest addition to the Premiership's foreign legion this summer.
The Real Madrid winger, on loan to French club Bordeaux, is almost certain to leave the Bernabeu when his contract runs out on June 30.
Bordeaux are keen to retain his services but may not have the finances, leaving the 29-year-old open to offers.
And Savio's agent, Joao Areias, says England could well be his destination.
"There are two English Premiership clubs interested in the player, one is an important London club," Areias told PA International.
"He (Savio) would be happy to play in the Premiership and ideally he would prefer to join a London club."
Bordeaux had first option on the player but were unable to find the funds to sign him on a permanent basis before Wednesday's deadline.
Savio has made 26 appearances for Bordeaux this season, scoring seven goals.


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China invests $20b in Iran's oil fields that will produce 700,000 bpd
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TEHRAN, July 8 (MNA) – A Chinese company has invested $20 billion in Iran's Yadavaran and Azadegan oil fields, which are projected to produce 700,000 barrels of oil per day when they reach peak capacity, Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi announced on Sunday.
"After 10 to 15 years of negotiations with the Chinese side, agreements were struck for the development of the Azadegan and Yadavaran fields, and now the Chinese have started their activities in the fields with a value of 20 billion dollars," Qasemi said during a visit to the Petropars Company headquarters in Tehran.
Over 20 drilling rigs have been set up at the two oil fields, he added.
The Azadegan oil field is located close to the Iraqi border. The field holds around 33.2 billion barrels of in-situ oil deposits, of which 5.2 billion barrels are recoverable.
The Yadavaran oil field is estimated to hold around 12 billion barrels of in-situ crude oil, some 12.5 trillion cubic feet of associated gases, as well as nearly 1.9 billion barrels of condensates.
Twelve contracts have been signed for the development of joint oil and gas fields, and the development of the Azar and Changouleh fields and some others has already begun, Qasemi stated.


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Sidecar Treats, proudly serving Love Boat Ice Cream, is now open at Cape Coral Parkway!
They also feature homemade, gourmet popcorn in a variety of flavors, old fashion sweets and treats, adult milkshakes and beverages, and thrist quenching wine slushies!
No need to go over the bridge, stop by to get your Love Boat Ice Cream TODAY, right here in the Cape!
Come visit us in Cape Coral and see what all the fuss is about!
We make everything "in house" except the LOVEBOAT ICE-CREAM, we let the experts at loveboat do that - caramel corn, kettle, cheeses, chocolate covered stuff.


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Merici College is a great school and this can be attributed to its emphasis on teaching and learning, in an environment that both physically and emotionally supports the education of girls. The staff is committed to continual development of teaching expertise and is focused on the needs of the students. Merici seeks to nurture within each of our students a life-long love of learning, an ability to think critically and independently and a belief in their own potential. We promote excellence and work with our students to build confidence and success. Staff endeavour to work in partnership with students and their parents. The curriculum at Merici College is designed to develop responsibility for active learning, with students becoming increasingly involved in the choice of, and commitment to, their own program of study.
Deputy Principal Learning
Merici College is a great school and this can be attributed to its emphasis on teaching and learning, in an environment that both physically and emotionally supports the education of girls. The staff is committed to continual development of teaching expertise and is focused on the needs of the students. Merici seeks to nurture within each of our students a life-long love of learning, an ability to think critically and independently and a belief in their own potential. We promote excellence and work with our students to build confidence and success. Staff endeavour to work in partnership with students and their parents. The curriculum at Merici College is designed to develop responsibility for active learning, with students becoming increasingly involved in the choice of, and commitment to, their own program of study.
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As a College catering for students from Years 7 to 12, we have the advantage of being able to systematically align the sequence of learning to foster high level skill development. We are able to track our students' achievements, both through our own assessment procedures and utilising NAPLAN results, and build on foundational skills to maximize student learning through to the senior years. Knowing our students and their strengths and requirements allows us to support learning to help all students to achieve a level of success commensurate with their efforts. Our innovative curriculum is based on the Principles of Powerful Learning. These Principles were developed by staff in 2005, re-visioned in 2017, and continue to develop as we respond to local and national education initiatives.
We work from a base of Christ-centred relationships, supporting inclusivity, innovative digital learning and aiming for the pinnacle of individual academic excellence. We have a strong belief that all students can learn and have responsibility for their own life-long learning. In 2018, we see the full implementation and reporting on all learning areas defined by the Australian Curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Geography, Economics & Business, Civics & Citizenship), Physical Health and Education, Languages, The Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art, Media), and Technologies (Digital and Design and Technologies). Our curriculum embeds the understandings and skills in each of these areas, including adding further strength to our Educative Engagement Program, Integrated Humanities and Integrated Maths and Science programs in Year 7. Merici College is a school with a passionate and committed staff and a student body focused on learning!
Renee Taylor
Deputy Principal Learning
02 6243 4103
At Merici College, we invite you into partnership with us to support your daughters in their growth to full potential during the crucial adolescent years. Through our formal and informal pastoral care structures and processes we aim to affirm the dignity and worth of each individual student and to provide a sense of security and well-being as a member of a caring, Christian community. We strive to develop in students resilience, self awareness, emotional maturity and self control. A Merici student should display generosity of spirit and be prepared to reach out to others in the school and wider community. As a Catholic school, we believe that Christ-centred relationships are the foundation on which all our work is based and so we encourage all to develop relationships of care and support which are characterised by compassion, tolerance and reconciliation.
Phil Coe
Deputy Principal Development
02 6243 4105
Merici College is an established inner city all girls Catholic College in the heart of Canberra.
From the beautiful manicured garden like grounds, tennis courts and one of the best ovals in Canberra, to the state of the art hospitality kitchen/canteen and restaurant, information centre, an amazing new auditorium, a full size gym, new state of the art science labs, extensive WiFi – all teaching and learning areas are technology rich!
We are blessed with the best in facilities and space.
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And to get there, we are well connected to Canberra's outer northern suburbs via Canberra's new light rail and to the southside with even our own dedicated bus service. As far as site and facilities is concerned, Merici girls learn in an environment that is peaceful and safe.
We offer many different and convenient options to pay fees. And if financial hardship occurs, we have ways to accommodate that as well.
As Business Manager, I am responsible for financial control and site and facilities and as a member of College Executive (as well as our Snowsports Coordinator), I am a parent of 3 now adult children all educated in the Catholic system. I've worked in several colleges in my 15-year career as Business Manager and Merici College is simply the best I've known.
Please contact me anytime time and I'll happily assist with your enquiry and tell you more why our learning community is great.
Adrian Heim
Business Manager
Telephone: 6243 4106
Senior School is a challenging and rewarding time for students. Students have exciting choices to make about their futures in these years, and Merici provides them the support they need to make these important decisions.
Partnering with families, we strive to make sure that each student is following the path that best suits them. We work with them to develop a strong vision of where they want to take their lives and then help them to make this vision happen. For students who find forming this vision challenging, we provide support necessary to start this process. Merici College fosters a supportive environment that allows each student to achieve individual academic excellence in their studies and position themselves well for whatever choices lies ahead.
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We guide students through the process of choosing subjects and plotting their course through the last years of their studies and into careers and further study, or both. We take this process very seriously and spend time in interviews and retreats to get this right for every student.
If a student needs support to plan and navigate through the academic and social demands of Senior School, a range of support is offered to help with planning, preparing for assessment, and handling the stresses and strains of study. A comprehensive pastoral structure ensures that students get timely support when they need it most. Merici's unique close knit community is a wonderful foundation for students going into senior school and one of the many reasons why Merici students find such great success.
Damien Nemeth
Head of Senior School
6243 4137
The Head of Junior School (HOJS), has many varied responsibilities. Primarily the role is to support students in Years 7 to 9 and to ensure that their individual needs are being met by the school. Listening and communicating are essential to the success of this role as is liaising with House Coordinators, the Leadership team, the Inclusive Education Coordinator as well as staff, students and parents.
Coordinating information sessions for Year 7 and Year 9 students, arranging events and presentations suited to each Year level, identifying areas of concern and working with others to find solutions to these are all part of the role of the HOJS.
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The HOJS has a pivotal role to play in the successful transition of students from Primary School to High School. They will facilitate the contribution of the student led Transition Team and organise Year 7 Camp, which is an important bonding experience for all Year 7s. The HOJS along with the Transition Team will jointly contribute to the success of the Big Sister and the Be a Merici Girl for a Day programs.
The HOJS is also responsible for managing the junior elective program and helping Year 9 students choose wisely as they prepare to enter the senior school. For this, liaising with the Head of Senior School and the Careers and Vocational Education Coordinator is essential. The HOJS also manages the assessment calendars for junior subjects so that students are aware of when assessment tasks are due and parents can use this information to help plan and organise their daughter's study regimes.
Above all, it is the job of the HOJS to work with the entire Merici Community to ensure the experience the girls have At Merici is positive and that it enables them to become strong, independent, caring citizens of our world.
Virginia McLeod
Head of Junior School
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The Mission Statement of Merici College is grounded in St Paul's Scripture message where "Faith, hope and love abide" (1 Cor 13: 13). This is embedded in everything we do and is of course also present in the College's Principles of Powerful Learning. The Merici community is inspired by the love and virtues of our patron Saint, Angela Merici and Jesus as a model for living. The annual College theme is linked to our Mission Statement and forms a framework for faith formation in the College e.g. Year of Youth in 2018.
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Merici College is strong in faith and our catholicity and values are a living reality. Our College liturgical celebrations are engaging for our students, encourage leadership roles and involvement across Year groups, for example the 2018 Easter liturgy involved over 70 students alone. The College community participates in annual liturgical celebrations such as: Opening School Mass, Grandparents Day, Father-Daughter Mass and dinner and a Mother's Day Prayer reflection. The College was originally founded on six religious Orders and this is reflected in our vertical House-based system. House Days, which align with the relevant feast / memorial day, are an opportunity for the six College Houses to individually celebrate their founding Order. The student retreat program at Merici acknowledges the link between wellbeing and faith and aims to meet the needs of students and invites them to encounter Jesus through meaningful experience.
The Christian Service Learning program at Merici College seeks to combine meaningful service to put faith in action in local and global communities. Students are provided with organised service activities through their RE classes and are encouraged to arrange and complete service hours in their communities. The Angel Effect program awards students for their contributions in the area of Service Learning. The St Angela Merici Award is presented to students who have achieved at a high level in at least three areas, one of which must be Christian Service.
Angela's Angels is the formal Youth Ministry @ Merici group. It is involved in various faith formation activities throughout the year such as the Easter Liturgy. Students are also offered opportunities to participate in Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) initiatives such as the LEAD and iWitness youth masses and rallies. A Youth Minister is employed at Merici College to further enhance the faith formation of our students. Social action is important at Merici; the Social Justice group is proactive in leading initiatives such as fundraising and awareness raising events with a whole-school and broader community focus such as Project Compassion (Caritas Australia) and Socktober (Catholic Mission).
Amy Connellan
Head of Mission and Community
02 6243 4157
At Merici College, our adoption of the International Baccalaureate as a globally recognised rigorous programme that fosters the holistic development of our students has led us to review our curriculum plans and the way we teach to ensure we continue to provide high quality learning opportunities for all our students.
Our focus on the IB learner profile as a set of attributes that can develop our mindsets and behaviours, is embedded in our classrooms, through our pastoral care programs and in our college ethos. The IB has provided us with a renewed focus on the importance of inquiry learning, and helped us to reframe our language acquisition programmes to develop more internationally minded citizens.
At Merici we have used IB frameworks to enhance our curriculums and offer students more options at a senior level through the addition of the Diploma Programme, and as a candidate school for the MYP, we have been able to celebrate the existing strengths that Merici College brought to our communities such as our excellent Christian Service Learning Program and our high quality pastoral care.
The global standard that an IB education provides, means our staff are provided with exciting opportunities for high quality professional development and involvement in professional learning networks.
We work with teachers, staff, students, and families to develop students to be inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Natalie Fairfax
Head of International Baccalaureate
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Pakistan's Future Depends on the Future of Karachi; Says PM Khan
As per PM Khan, Pakistan's future is dependent on the future of Karachi.
Prime Minister—Imran Khan, led a meeting on Sunday for reviewing the Clean Karachi campaign and other developmental projects in the federal capital.
Director-General of Frontier Works Organization (FWO)—Major General Inaam Haider Malik gave a briefing to the meeting regarding the progress of the Clean Karachi Campaign.
During the meeting, the PM said that Pakistan's future is related to the future of Karachi—as this city is the economic hub of the nation.
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He also said that the federal government wants to address the issues of Karachi for ensuring better facilities for the city residents. PM Khan further added that the citizens of Karachi are experiencing the consequences of mismanagement.
He went on to say that the federal government would be playing its every possible role for addressing the problems of the city of lights.
PM Khan also made a high-level committee headed by the Law Minister—Dr Farogh Naseem for preparing a short-term, medium-term and long-term strategy for solving the issues being faced by the Karachi-ites.
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business, creativity, damon albarn, ideas, innovation, Leadership, Music
To show up every day and give your best takes guts.
The easy option would be to comply, to turn into a robot and just do what is asked of you, rather than seeking out the edge.
There are days when this probably feels like the better option. Being creative is an emotion labour that can be draining when the reward for great work is more work.
But the alternative is less fun.
The alternative involves standing in line waiting for instruction and never deviating from the path. Being seduced into thinking this provides an easy life is understandable but wrong.
Engaging in emotional labour is when we feel most alive. It is when our creativity shines through and we get to show our best self to the world.
Everyday robots have switched off to this possibility.
Don't let it be you.


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Two Stones One Bird
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for pupils aged 15 to 115 - Suitable for Secondary and High school learners.
Our favourite superintendent Michael O'Neill is back on stage again to wow the audience.
This time, Mike must investigate the (very) suspicious death of Dublin's national treasure, the famous Irish actor and rising Hollywood star Simon O'Donoghue. But, be careful now, appearances can be deceiving… or not!
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A life-size statue of Amy Winehouse has been unveiled in Camden, north London, on what would have been the late singer's 31st birthday. The statue was sculpted by artist Scott Eaton and will now have a permanent residence at the Stable Market in Camden, one of Winehouse's most treasured spots.
Eaton told the BBC that the bronze statue is meant to capture Winehouse's "attitude and strength, but also give subtle hints of insecurity." He added, "The hand on the hip, the turn of the head, the grabbing of the skirt, the turned in foot – these are all small elements that contribute to the personality of the piece."
Whether or not it achieves what Eaton had in mind, it's certainly leagues better than the weeping Kurt Cobain statue that was unveiled to honour the late Nirvana frontman back in February. The ghastly piece was created by sculptor Randi Hubbard shortly after Cobain's suicide in 1994, and offered to the singer's hometown of Aberdeen several times before it was finally accepted into a mueseum this year.
According to the singer's father, Mitch, Winehouse was "in love with Camden" and the area is generally regarded as the place fans most associate with the Back to Black hit-maker. Fans and relatives gathered in the London borough earlier today for the statue's unveiling, including Winehouse's parents.
Winehouse's father told the BBC that seeing the life-like statue made him "incredibly emotional" and said that its creator had "done an amazing job in capturing" the singer, who died in 2011 at the age of 27. He added, "It is like stopping her in a beautiful moment in time… We really hope Amy's fans love the statue."
Amy Winehouse – Tears Dry On Their Own
UK: A statue of #AmyWinehouse has been unveiled in her beloved Camden – on what would have been her 31st birthday pic.twitter.com/OVHzqc03JT
— Birmingham Mail (@birminghammail) September 14, 2014


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The Ultimate Group have come together with Watts Farms to launch their new brand 'Watts Fresh'. This family owned business grow over 60 different kinds of crop across the UK, bringing tasty salad leaves to the wholesale market.
Our in house Design team Sharp Iris created the brand new bold design. The brief was to create a friendly, approachable brand that was less corporate than their current identity. Our team came up with a striking, modern design while retaining traditional values.
"Sharp Iris have done a fantastic job bringing the brand to life and it has been a pleasure working with them to make the lines a reality. I hope our customers love the new branding as much as we do at Watts Farms" –Maisie Lewendon, Procurement Manager at Watts Farms.
Using our Digital printing capabilities, we were able to create Mock Ups making sure that the design meet our high customer standards and allowing for any alterations to be made. Once the designs were signed off the full range was printed by Ultimate Packaging. We look forward to reprinting these soon!


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After watching two older brothers come through the Westside baseball program, it was Ethan Dodd's turn to shine Friday.
Dodd, a standout for the Patriots the past few seasons, signed with Augusta University during a ceremony at the school.
"I'm just excited to sign to play for Augusta," he said. "The home feeling, I'm close to home and my parents can come watch me."
In a separate signing at the school Friday, Jameson Pettiford signed to play football for Point University.
Dodd hit .343 with eight extra-base hits and 11 stolen bases while recording a 2.96 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 28 1/3 innings as a senior this season. He helped lead Westside to a region championship and second-round appearance in the Class AA playoffs.
He's the latest in a line of Dodds to play for coach Gerald Barnes. Older brothers Price and Mason came through the program, and Mason now plays at Lander.
"I've been around Westside baseball for about eight years because my oldest brother Price came," Dodd said. "I knew the coaches really well and I always wanted to play here, and I'm really excited to be a Patriot.
"Seeing both of them play and both of them be able to help me out made me the player I am today."
Dodd will play under Augusta coach Chris Howell in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference, presenting a chance for the Dodd brothers to play against each other. Dodd said the chance to play close to home and in a ballpark like Lake Olmstead Stadium were major factors for signing with the Jaguars.
Pettiford, who played multiple positions for the football team under coach Scott Tate, will compete for the NAIA school out of West Point, Ga.
The senior played on both sides of the ball as one of Westside's top athletes the past few seasons, including at quarterback.
"I'm ready to go to the next level, just excited," he said. "It was always a dream. Freshman year, that's when it really started to hit that I could go to the next level."


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The Ajax Women have won their last friendly match. At the Toekomst sports park, Warburgia was defeated 3-1 on Sunday. On Friday, the Ajax players start the new season in the Women's BeNe League with a home game against KAA Gent.
Ajax Women Line-up:
Ubachs; Van der Most (46. Delleman), Marees (46. Zeeman), Hoogendijk, Hogewoning; Oudemast (46. Van den Bighelaar), Middag (46. Kaagman), Van Lunteren (46. Bakker); Pieëte, De Ridder, Van den Heiligenberg.


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Your Idea of a Safe Stock Could be Dangerous to Your Wealth
The Zwentendorf nuclear plant in Austria looks like any other nuclear plant from the outside. It is massive, it is state of the art and above all, it conforms to the highest safety standards.
There's a small problem, though. In the nearly 40 years of its existence, it has never been turned on. Yes, you read that right. It has gone four decades without generating even a unit of nuclear energy.
Just as the plant was being constructed, a strong anti-nuclear sentiment gripped the nation. And when it finally came to voting, Austrians voted in favour of not starting the plant.
The Zwentendorf nuclear plant in Austria
The country even went a step further. In 1997, it unanimously passed legislation to remain an anti-nuclear country. Austria's tryst with nuclear energy was over before it had even begun.
Even as Austria was trying to rein in anti-nuclear sentiment, other countries were enthusiastically lapping up this new energy source: US, UK, Germany, Japan, everyone plunged headlong into building nuclear power plants, even ending up running them successfully.
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Were Austria's fears overblown?
Most certainly yes, if the cumulative experience of all these years is anything to go by.
In over 17,000 cumulative reactor-years of commercial operation in 32 countries, there have been only three major accidents to nuclear power plants.
Nuclear energy, it turns out, is not so dangerous after all.
What will make an excellent case study is why, despite having the same statistics, same technology, and same engineering skills as everybody else, the Austrians thought of nuclear power plants as dangerous while other countries thought of them as low risk.
The answer has to do with how we assess risks...and the fact that we don't always do it rationally.
Noted psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer would agree with this. He is the one who figured out that an extra 1,595 Americans died in car accidents in the year after the deadly 9/11 terror attacks.
The gut-wrenching images of the plane crashing into the twin towers left such a deep impact on their psyche that for the 12 months after the incident, a lot of travelers chose to drive rather than fly.
But when it comes to travelling long distances, a car is more dangerous than a plane. Unfortunately, people don't always analyse things rationally. Our understanding of danger is inherently poor.
In the world of investing as well, this inability to make rational decisions can cost us.
And it can have serious consequences on long-term wealth building.
Fortunately, getting better at evaluating danger in the field of investing is not that hard.
Here's what Warren Buffett said when quizzed on Berkshire's due diligence process.
- 'Price is my due diligence.'
That's it. The shortest and the best reply possible to the most important question in investing: How do you distinguish between a safe and a dangerous stock?
Buffett's answer had nothing to do with investing in blue chips versus non-blue chips. Neither had it to do with investing in companies with the best growth prospects and the best managements.
Your stock can have these attributes, and yet won't really be a safe stock if you are paying an expensive price, and the margin of safety is missing.
On the other hand, a company may have a bad management team with poor profitability and unimpressive growth prospects, but if it is priced so low that there's ample margin of safety, it can still be considered a safe stock.
This may sound counter-intuitive. But trust me, it works over the long term and over large number of stock picks.
If you pay a good enough price, a lot of bad things may happen, but you could still end up being right.
Price is the principal determinant of safety in my view. Not blue chips. Not whether the company is run by first rate management. But price.
Concentrate on this one factor and you have the power to change your investing fortune.
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Being a full-time employee myself I can completely comprehend with the importance of having breakout spaces in the workplace. Sometimes however, even when there is a breakout space for staff it may not actually get used simply because it's not designed in a smart way.
I recently stumbled across a fantastic article on the http://blog.millikencarpet.com/ website that discusses this notion further. In my opinion, the type of furniture you use, the colour scheme & lighting are immensely important to get right.
Similarly, to what has been advised in the article, I also think it's a great idea to select seating options & furnishings that are completely different from your usual working area. When I think of breakout space I immediately think of socialising with others, so perhaps having a seating arrangement where there is a long comfortable bench would work wonders for your organisation.
The breakout space shouldn't be limited to this however, because sometimes it's also nice to have some 'me' time without being disturbed by others. Therefore, having individual booths as well in the breakout space would also be a great idea. After all it's always smart to have variety in the workplace if we wish to cater to everyone's taste and personalities.
On the other hand, personally speaking, the colours used in my surroundings have an impact on my mood. On top of using a bright colour scheme in the breakout space why not also make use of hanging up colourful creative paintings on the wall? Surely this will help with the breakout area being a more pleasant place to be around.
On a separate note, I totally agree with the point in the article about how exposure to natural light positively impacts health & wellness. Based on this, it would be wise to have a breakout space situated in the office where there is a great amount of natural light coming in considering we get so little of it during work hours.
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Featured Artist in Saratoga
Laura M Gallery in Saratoga has invited me to be the featured artist for November and December. My watercolor painting "Medicine Bow" is one of ten landscape paintings currently hanging at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga. Please stop by and see my new work if you are in the area.
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The hottest health and wellbeing trends to look out for in 2019
-Dec 28, Jenny Paul, Beauty -
A healthy lifestyle is no longer just about eating less calories, exercising more and getting your five a day. Nowadays, people are taking a more holistic approach to health – an approach that incorporates physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. What's more, people are seeking natural preventative solutions to support both everyday and long-term health.
Alongside a growing interest in holistic wellbeing, there are a myriad of health, wellness and fitness trends to navigate, from new fitness classes to sleep-tracking apps.
These are the top three food and drink trends to look out for.
1. Meso-dosing
The term 'meso-dosing' has recently crept over from the US and hit the European wellbeing scene, where it's set to be one of the hottest health and wellbeing buzzwords of 2019.
So, what is meso-dosing? Meso means middle or mean in Greek and meso nutrients are the 'in-between' nutrients in food that we may be missing out on. Whilst we're all aware that superfoods such as blueberries, green tea and turmeric, are good for us, it is the special active compounds within these foods that are the meso nutrients, and these are where the health benefits come from.
Although meso-nutrients are found in everyday food and drinks, we aren't always ingesting enough of the active compounds necessary to harness the full effect of the nutrient. Meso-dosing means retaining more of the active compounds in your superfoods to maximise their health benefits.
Eating a colourful variety of foods is one of the best ways to ensure you are getting a healthy range of nutrients, increasing diversity in the microbiome, to in turn boost gut health, immunity and brain health.
Our favourite meso-nutrient rich food, however, is turmeric. Turmeric has become well-known and loved for its many health-boosting benefits (from supporting healthy liver function to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties). It contains over 200 phytonutrients, including curcumin and turmerones, which contribute to its proven anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and anti-depressant properties.
Whilst turmeric is now widely available, not just in curries but in juices, baked goods and warm milks, meso-dosing may help to maximise its health benefits.
2. Natural Nootropics
Nootropics can be taken in pill or supplement form to help boost memory, concentration, motivation, learning and creativity.
Whilst synthetic nootropics such as modafinil, Adderall and Ritalin, are available, they can have lingering and unwanted side effects such as an increased heart rate, insomnia and anxiety1.
Luckily, there are some natural nootropics that can protect and support the brain, boosting cognitive function, without any negative side effects. Natural nootropics include many herbs and spices, such as turmeric and l-theanine, a meso-nutrient found in green tea.
Research has shown that curcumin in turmeric boosts neurogenesis, which is the production of new neurons that are essential for learning, memory and mood. Turmeric also helps to protect the brain from inflammation and boost the feel-good neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine.
L-theanine, found in green tea, has also been shown to boost brain power and improve focus. Whilst also increasing serotonin and dopamine, this nootropic produces an energising yet calming effect and improves cognitive function and memory.
3. Sleep Hygiene
Poor sleep is something that many people suffer with – around half of UK adults survive on six hours of sleep or less a night2. With the ideal being closer to eight hours of undisturbed slumber, it's clear we're losing sight of how important getting good a night's sleep is for our health and wellbeing. As well as draining our energy levels, poor sleep is linked to more serious health complaints, such as anxiety, depression and even increased risk of dementia.
It is not surprising that, with the pressures of modern, busy and technology-lead living, we are compromising on our sleep and therefore, becoming more interested in what we can do to salvage it.
What is sleep hygiene?
When you sleep, your body has time to heal and repair. Studies show that sleep is an integral part of our overall health and wellbeing and with so many people now placing greater value on health and wellness, there are a number of lifestyle practices that you can put into place to help yourself unwind and get a good night's sleep.
Below, Katie Pande, Medical Herbalist and Herbal Education Specialist at Pukka Herbs, shares her top tips on how to ensure a restorative night's sleep.
1. Avoid anything too stimulating. If you are someone who finds it difficult to wind down and go to bed at a sensible time, then avoid stimulating activities, food and drinks such as caffeine, sugar and alcohol in the evening, before you go to bed. These stimulate both your mind and digestive system and can disrupt your sleep during the night, when your body starts to process them.
2. Release those endorphins. Exercise is great for promoting good quality sleep, whether it is a 10-minute walk or an hour on the spin bike. Getting in those reps can increase the time spent in deep sleep, allowing the body to restore and help boost immune function, support cardiac health, and control stress and anxiety.
3. Get outside. Natural light helps to manage your circadian rhythm so getting enough natural light during the day can help maintain a healthy sleep cycle. This is also why we should limit the amount of screen time, especially before bed, so that we do not overstimulate our senses.
4. Don't let your tummy dictate your sleep. Eating too late in the evening and consuming certain foods such as rich, heavy, fatty or fried meals, before bed can cause indigestion and heartburn, in turn sleep.
5. Look out for natural remedies that do not have nasty side effects. Many people turn to prescription drugs such as sedatives, antidepressants and antihistamines, to help them sleep, however such treatments can cause dependency and rebound insomnia. Moreover, the use of sedatives can leave you feeling groggy and with an unwanted lack of energy as they do not support deep, restful or restorative REM sleep. Instead, integrating organic plants and herbs, such as valerian and ashwagandha, can be fantastic for helping us to get some much-needed shut eye, leaving you refreshed, radiant and ready for the day ahead.
If you're ready to embrace a new year, here's some beauty resolutions that you shouldn't break. And, remember there's nothing more important than making time for yourself, no matter how busy you are working and looking after yourself and others


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THE rise of top-level darts shows no sign of abating if this week is anything to go by.
For the first time, the Premier League ventured to Germany and the response in Berlin was a record-breaking crowd of 12,000 all captivated by the big stage and watching the world's best players in action in the flesh.
From its roots as a pub game that only ever really graced our screens once a year for the world championships around Christmas time, darts is now up there as one the most-watched sports on television.
The impact of live coverage on Sky Sports has undoubtedly aided its rise but credit also has to go to Barry Hearn who helped revamp its image and take it to the masses.
From smoke-filled social clubs to packed arenas, it has certainly come a long way.
Of course, it has still has roots in the pubs and clubs around towns like Bolton where a strong local-league system remains.
Local leagues such as the Astley Bridge League, Triple D Darts and Little Lever Winter League all continue to blossom as do the regular knockouts at the Halliwell Cons Club.
There are rising stars in the area too with Joe Murnan on the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) circuit and others like James Hadjar and Scott Taylor also impressing on a regular basis.
Let's not forget either, that Bolton is the home of reigning and four-time British Darts Organisation ladies' world champion Lisa Ashton, who won at the Lakeside last month for the fourth time in five years with another stunning display of arrows.
You can only see the popularity of darts growing even further with the national exposure it now receives.
And the fact the Premier League can now sell out arenas to hordes in fancy dress in Berlin without any German players involved, and also the absence of now-retired darting legend Phil Taylor, just endorses that.
There was time in the early days of the PDC when it was all about watching the likes of Taylor, his mentor Eric Bristow and showmen like those two. They were the big draw.
Of course, Taylor went on to span the next generation that spawned the likes of Dutch sensation Michael van Gerwen and newly-crowned world champion Rob Cross before packing away his flights at the turn of the year.
But the fact the Premier League is as popular as ever without the flagbearer that was Taylor is proof fans still 'stand up if they love the darts'.
You don't need Jim Bowen to tell us that promoter Hearn certainly hit the bullseye when he rebooted darts.
Long may it continue.


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Cashmere- just them and a dozen or so family and friends. But it was
We did the wedding at Sendall Gardens and the sun was shining so
brightly we all had to squint. The one thing that was apparent is that
these two loved eachother deeply. It was a simple wedding, but a
personal and beautiful moment as these two became husband and wife.
I was so honored to be a part of it. I love my job :)
Whether you're having a big event or a simple ceremony, creating a
beautiful, meaningful exchange and capturing a moment to look back on
is so important. That's what we try to do for the couples we marry.
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Have you ever wanted to start a physical Education class but didn't know where to start, or how you can plan a subject you know nothing about? Did you know that physical activity activates the brain and improves on how children complete their tasks during school? Look at the brain scans below, the brain scan on the left was a child sitting quietly, and the scan on the right is a brain scan after 20 minutes of work, what a huge difference!!
Family Time Fitness is a complete curriculum containing 260 planned lesson on over 700 pages of instruction. Developed so parents/teachers could teach Physical Education to their children/students without ever having previous experience teaching Physical Education before. Their homeschool curriculum works wonderfully with most homeschool because it's easy to follow, can be done in almost any space indoors or outdoors. The program is designed for all age levels and abilities so it is easy to use as a family program and the whole family can take part in the lessons. Lessons take 30-45 minutes a minimum of 3 days a week but adding the program in 5 days a week is recommended. The activites in the program do not require a large investment in equipment.
Each of the 260 lessons consists of the following
- warm up activities where students will do stretches to get their muscles warmed up, the warm up activities will get the children crawling, jumping, hopping, balancing, and much more!
- activity/game play where students will play a games to get them really moving! Some of the games we played were the crab walks, games of tag, dribbling, hoola hooping, and many other fun activities.
- Cool Down where students will learn yoga positions to cool down their muscles.
- Out Door Activity– They also provide fun outdoor activities and games your student will really enjoy. A few of our favorites were Hula Hoop Tag, a version of tag using hoola hoops as safety zones. Soccer ball dribbling where students dribble a soccer ball around cones and then kick it into a goal. Monkey in The Middle- where students pass the ball back and forth trying not to let the "monkey in the middle" get the ball.
We used Family Time Fitness for homeschool 5 days a week most weeks because it is such a wonderful way to get the boys energy out before we sit down for reading time. There were quite a few features of the program that were very enticing to me as a parent and teacher,
- they give very easy to follow directions in the lessons I had no problem teaching the lessons at all,
- They offer a link right in the exercise to a YouTube video that shows children doing each of the exercises, this came in handy and was a feature I used regularly to show the boys certain exercises.
- Each lesson has the needed equipment for the day clearly at the top of the lesson so it's easy to find at a quick glance.
- They don't use all kinds of expensive equipment, the exercises require items like balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, cones, bean bags, stop watch, measuring tape, and foam balls.
- The files are broken up into 20 lessons, so rather than having to scroll through all the lessons, you can easily open your file with only 20 lessons at a time to go through.
- They provide assessment tools, the assessments should be done at least every quarter, but are provided for every 6-8 weeks. This was a fun and great way for the kids to see improvements the program has helped them accomplish. Some of the assessments are:
- Vertical Jump
- Standing Long Jump
- Shuffle Pick-Up
- 40 Yard Sprint
- Walk / Run 1/4- 1 mile
- Squat
- Push Ups
- Sit Ups
- Standing Balance
- Sit Reach
- 1-Page Summaries- At the end of every 20 lessons they offer a 1 page summary that gives a short excerpt of every activity.
I have to admit that we loved this program, having 5 boys to keep busy is always a challenge and Family Time Fitness was such a great way to give them ways to work their muscles and get out some energy while having fun doing it! We are a pretty active family, we have not done a specific physical fitness program in our school before, but we take at least 1 nature walk a week that is usually a couple miles long, the boys climb trees, play tag and chase in the back yard, and many other physical activities, with that being said after the first 2 days of using the program all the boys were taking about how sore they were! It was an eye opener to me that even though we are very active there are obvously areas we were not working on very well.
The boys now will often play one of the outdoor activities while they have free time, it has given them ideas on different games and activities they can play outside. Ethan has enjoyed making his own activities using the equipment we used for the day.
Even Gabe (2) enjoyed doing many of the activities with us, which was quite hilarious at times!
I would recommend Family Time Fitness to all parents, it is a great way to teach children ways they can get their energy out while providing a complete physical fitness program for students. It requires equipment that most of us already have around the house so it doesn't require you to spend lots of money to implement a PE class, and the program is very easy to follow and even provides videos for each of the activities!
Whats the cost of Family Time Fitness 4 Homeschool?
$57 you get lifetime access to the entire Fitness 4 Homeschool program with lifetime access to all program updates or revisions.
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Disclaimer: As a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew I was provided with a copy of Family Time Fitness at no cost to me in return for my honest review of the program. All opinions are the honest opinions of my children or myself.