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Substance Abuse and Working with the Court System
Balanced Lifestyle Counseling specializes in working with courts and clients in the probation process. If you are court ordered to attend treatment, contact our experienced counselors in Rochester Hills at (248) 652-4799 to schedule an appointment.
When facing a substance abuse or alcohol charge, life can become stressful. On top of the court's requirements things After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn't fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you'll never get over what happened or feel normal again. But by seeking treatment, reaching out for support, and developing new coping skills, you can overcome PTSD and move on with your life.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a traumatic event that threatens your safety or makes you feel helpless.
Most people associate PTSD with battle-scarred soldiers—and military combat is the most common cause in men—but any overwhelming life experience can trigger PTSD, especially if the event feels unpredictable and uncontrollable.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect those who personally experience the catastrophe, those who witness it, and those who pick up the pieces afterwards, including emergency workers and law enforcement officers. It can even occur in the friends or family members of those who went through the actual trauma.
PTSD develops differently from person to person. While the symptoms of PTSD most commonly develop in the hours or days following the traumatic event, it can sometimes take weeks, months, or even years before they appear.
Traumatic events that can lead to PTSD include:
•Natural disasters
•Car or plane crashes
•Terrorist attacks
•Sudden death of a loved one
•Sexual or physical abuse
•Childhood neglect
Or any shattering event that leaves you stuck and feeling helpless and hopeless
The difference between PTSD and a normal response to trauma
The traumatic events that lead to post-traumatic stress disorder are usually so overwhelming and frightening that they would upset anyone. Following a traumatic event, almost everyone experiences at least some of the symptoms of PTSD. When your sense of safety and trust are shattered, it's normal to feel crazy, disconnected, or numb. It's very common to have bad dreams, feel fearful, and find it difficult to stop thinking about what happened. These are normal reactions to abnormal events.
For most people, however, these symptoms are short-lived. They may last for several days or even weeks, but they gradually lift. But if you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the symptoms don't decrease. You don't feel a little better each day. In fact, you may start to feel worse.
A normal response to trauma becomes PTSD when you become stuck
After a traumatic experience, the mind and the body are in shock. But as you make sense of what happened and process your emotions, you come out of it. With post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), however, you remain in psychological shock. Your memory of what happened and your feelings about it are disconnected. In order to move on, it's important to face and feel your memories and emotions.
Signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can arise suddenly, gradually, or come and go over time. Sometimes symptoms appear seemingly out of the blue. At other times, they are triggered by something that reminds you of the original traumatic event, such as a noise, an image, certain words, or a smell.
While everyone experiences PTSD differently, there are three main types of symptoms:
1.Re-experiencing the traumatic event
2.Avoiding reminders of the trauma
3.Increased anxiety and emotional arousal
Symptoms of PTSD: Re-experiencing the traumatic event
•Intrusive, upsetting memories of the event
•Flashbacks (acting or feeling like the event is happening again)
•Nightmares (either of the event or of other frightening things)
•Feelings of intense distress when reminded of the trauma
•Intense physical reactions to reminders of the event (e.g. pounding heart, rapid breathing, nausea, muscle tension, sweating)
Symptoms of PTSD: Avoidance and numbing
•Avoiding activities, places, thoughts, or feelings that remind you of the trauma
•Inability to remember important aspects of the trauma
•Loss of interest in activities and life in general
•Feeling detached from others and emotionally numb
•Sense of a limited future (you don't expect to live a normal life span, get married, have a career)
Symptoms of PTSD: Increased anxiety and emotional arousal
•Difficulty falling or staying asleep
•Irritability or outbursts of anger
•Difficulty concentrating
•Hypervigilance (on constant "red alert")
•Feeling jumpy and easily startled
Other common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
•Anger and irritability
•Guilt, shame, or self-blame
•Substance abuse
•Feelings of mistrust and betrayal
•Depression and hopelessness
•Suicidal thoughts and feelings
•Feeling alienated and alone
•Physical aches and pains
source: helpguide.org
Balanced Lifestyle Counseling offers PTSD counseling in Rochester Hills, MI. Call our experienced Rochester Hills PTSD counselors at (248) 652-4799 to make an appointment.


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Lots of a-hole owners and shitty races, but we call bullshit on this….
My crewing/captaining luck finally ran out on me, I was shaken but not broken. I need reinvent my luck to continue to sail the great ocean ours. Here is my daily log while on board a 2002 Jeanneau 43 DS on on route from Long Beach, CA to Diamond Head, Honolulu, HI during the 2013 Transpac Race. I changed the names of the people involved for now.
Me – rockDawg or RD. as on-board navigator
Jake – Near coastal USCG licensed Captain. Serve as a crew.
Harry – Skipper/Owner – A Japanese national owns a Sushi Restaurant in LA, long time old traditional sailor, but no off shore or long passage experience. Serve as a skipper
Jane – Partner of Harry, co-owner of the Sushi Restaurant. Has no sailing experience. Serve a watch crew as needed
Sheryl – Mother of Jane, 86 yo. No official duty.
Jeanneau 43 – Corporation owned sailing vessel
Day 2, Sat, July 6
Clear sunny sky in Long Beach. Oh boy, I really have a hard time understanding Harry's English. We need to develop some sign language. He apologized to us all the time about his language , but this is ridiculous. He has been in this Country for 16 years……hahaha. We leave his marina and head to Long beach. He had me on the helm until we entered Long Beach since I have no idea when I am going. At time I have to rely on my iPhone. His chart plotter on the helm sucks, it is B/W and the screen has no contrast, impossible to read. We moved the boat to Pine Ave Pier, where the race official marina was. Read on.


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Copenhagen was everything we hoped it would be and more. It was one of those cities that within an hour of being there we agreed we can both move there (but probably never will). An opinion that all our friends who have been to this lovely city have shared. The style (from decor, clothes and general coolness), the food and the sense of a magical kingdom had us captured immediately.
Our weekend away to celebrate my birthday started off a bit rocky. And by bit, I mean a lot. We headed to the airport on Thursday evening and decided to spend the night at the Premier Inn near Gatwick (my mistake, I thought it was in the airport, but booked the wrong one which is a shuttle away #ugh). We had an early flight and from experience, we've learned that spending the night relaxing in an airport hotel is better than getting a taxi at 04:00. However, it wasn't very relaxing after I had an ugly fall running to the catch a train. Poor Espe stayed calm and was so supportive insisting that we cancel if I don't feel up to it. However, we persevered and thanks to plenty of ibuprofen, ice and pity from Espe we made it to Copenhagen.
It's so easy to get to the city from the airport (unlike our wonderful, but oh-so-big London). The airport staff was friendly and helpful and even with a shoulder I could barely move and a throbbing knee and ankle it was as pleasant as a busy airport can possibly be.
Where to stay in Copenhagen:
We decided to stay in Christianshaven as it was near the music festival, Haven, that we were attending. We didn't know much about the area. I was slightly nervous when I realised it was where the controversial hippy community was based. However, our incredible B&B was far enough, yet close enough to see that this is a vibrant part of Copenhagen. Prices are slightly lower than in the center, and you'll get more of a local feel…something we love.
We stayed at the most adorable Bed & Breakfast called Sankt Annae B&B. This was the first time we had a shared bathroom and I was nervous. However, it was so lovely, large and cleaned immaculately that it wasn't an issue at all. Ask for the room that is on the same level as the bathroom and you won't need to queue.
My favourite part was the larger than average room without a TV. Which meant once we got to the room we really relaxed and switched off. I seemed to have sadly lost my photos of the beautiful B&B so you'll have to take my word, it looks like the 'dream house' board that you've created on Pinterest.
You can book the beautiful guesthouse here. Our host was incredibly kind and a big thank you for helping me ice my knee!
5 Things to do in Copenhagen:
- Visit Christianshaven, but not just for the hippies: This area has lovely coffee shops and a beautiful, crystal-clear canal running through it. Make sure to visit these two spots when you are wondering around the area; Sweet Treat Coffee Shop and Sankt Annae 8 Restaurant and Bistro.
- Go to the Botanical Gardens: This is a lovely activity to do in the city and is one of the most beautifully kept gardens that I've ever had the pleasure to stroll around in. Entering the garden itself is free so you can take some food and just spend an afternoon there if you are lucky enough to get some sun.
- Nyhavn: Yes, it's the equivalent of taking on Big Ben in London, but there is a reason for it. You'll find the pretty pastel houses, and canals that you've dreamed of. Obviously, the earlier you go the better your experience will be. We were pretty tired at this stage and it was crowded with tourist taking selfies, but never the less it really is worth it (and yes we joined in on the selfie madness).
- Torvehallerne Food Market: There are a number of Food Markets in Copenhagen, but our friend Nicola took us to Torvehallerne and it was just awesome! They have more than enough food to satisfy any craving and we found a big enough table outside for our tired bodies to relax (normally the worst part of going to a food market).
- People watch: Don't just look at the physical appearances of people in Copenhagen (yes, everyone is beautifully blond and incredibly stylish), but look at how they interact with each other and their kids. We saw people leave their babies in prams outside a coffee shop as they grab a quick take away. This has to be a testimony of the environment that has been created in this city (and the country I assume). People in Copenhagen are a lot more relaxed than I thought they would be. They take things really slow and have a calm nature. It's very inspiring to watch these city slickers go about their daily routines in a country-like kind of way. I just assumed for a clean and efficient country that the people might be very serious but that's not the case at all.
Things to be aware of in Copenhagen:
- It really is expensive. Especially shopping. Which is a shame because second to Amsterdam this would have been my favourite shopping city. Except I didn't buy anything. You will find great quality, unique and simple designs that are hard to find nowadays in a world filled with fast fashion.
- Oddly we were charged the wrong amount at restaurants twice. Now, this may just be a coincidence but as with any place that you visit that has a different currency to your own, it's easy to just trust the shop attendant. But make sure you get to grasp with the currency when you get there.
- We went to Copenhagen in August (summer) and I did not pack warm enough. Take an umbrella and a raincoat!
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Week 1: FOOD
I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. Phil 4:12
When we Meet the Neighbors in Central Austin:
How important is food to your holiday celebrations?
Learn more about the challenges of Food Insecurity
that affect our neighbors in Austin:
Micah 6
Angel Food Ministries
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Capital Area Food Bank
The mission of Micah 6 of Austin is to work together to identify and meet the needs of the homeless and the impoverished in the University of Texas campus area.Visit the Micah 6 website to learn more about this ministry: its clients, its operating needs and its impact in our neighborhood.
In its 29th year of service, the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB) provides food and grocery products to more than 350 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties.
Click here for information on hunger in Central Texas and how you can help (with time, talent or treasure).


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This is my card for the sketch at CPS. I think I have found my new favorite stamp set. CTMH's July Stamp of the Month, You've got Flair. If you haven't planned to get this one, put it on your list.All of the designs are fabulous and it is perfect for coloring with markers!Supplies from CTMH-Hollyhock CS, Sunflower CS, Colonial White CS, Magic Moments pattern paper, Cocoa ink, Sunflower marker, hollyhock marker, sweetleaf marker, blue colored pencil, hollyhock brads, foam squares, Thank you stamp set, you've got flair stamp set
Monday, June 8, 2009
CPS Sketch
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10 comments:
I love this card!
- June 8, 2009 at 1:51 PM
- Unknown said...
Very pretty! I love the colors.
- June 8, 2009 at 2:58 PM
- Jenn said...
So pretty! I love the paperpiecing/layering.
- June 8, 2009 at 4:03 PM
- Sarah said...
I LOVE this stamp set too and have used it several times..Your card is just wonderful. I love that paper.
- June 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
- Jeanne said...
Wow! Is this ever pretty! Great job.
- June 9, 2009 at 7:38 AM
- Pamela said...
Great card! I love it!
- June 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- Monika Reeck said...
I love your card....A D O R A B L E, best regards from Germany.
- June 9, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Linda aka Oz said...
Oh wonderful card. great job. Linda aka Oz
- June 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM
- Julia Aston said...
This is so pretty! love that stamp and the great colors you used!
- June 9, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- Unknown said...
Great job! I never would have thought to use the July SOM with that paper and colors but it's fab!
- June 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines Part 1
I love Thailand and its lovely beaches, but the unspoiled and uninterrupted views of white sandy islands of the Philippines is impeccable. And this one in particular, not necessarily unheard of, is actually still a newcomer in the ball game.
How to get there?
If you're in Cebu City and tired of the hectic life style, head to the North Bus Terminal. From here, pack some goodies to take with you in this long journey. There's cup noodles at P25 or around $.75, soft drinks, native delicacies and a bunch of other stuff you can take with you.
TIP: Because you know you're heading to the port more than a hundred kilometers away, head out here as soon as you brush your teeth and pack your rucksacks. The sooner you're here the better. Reserve your seat as soon as you get here.
You'll never know what you'll stumble upon on your way here. I saw funny posters, tranny divas and even a motorcycle competition which was just heating up.
As seen below, the best view to watch the competition is in the balcony.


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Freedom Network NOW
Hila J. Esters is a prolific teacher, author, recording artist and minister of the Gospel. She is the host of the In the Moment Christian Radio podcast.
Hila ministers the Word of God in power! Her passion is to teach believers how to live in the NOW of eternal life from the glory of the heavenly realm as they walk in the earth. Learn how to receive, believe and speak the will of God, thereby releasing the resurrection power of the Lord Jesus Christ to bring transformative change in your life and in the lives of others.


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How do I turn notifications on or off?
Notifications are extremely useful on Abide and are a nice reminder for you to spend a little time in God's glorious word.
Android Devices:
- On your device, go to SETTINGS > APPS & NOTIFICATIONS > ABIDE > NOTIFICATIONS (turn on/off)
- From the Abide app, go to ME > SETTINGS > NOTIFICATIONS
- Turn on/off your notification and times
iOS Devices:
- From the Abide app, go to ME > SETTINGS
- If it says notifications are disabled and displays a SYSTEM SETTINGS button, tap the button, then tap on NOTIFICATIONS > ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS
- Return to Abide
- Turn on/off your notifications and times


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Fujifilm Finepix F40fd Reviews
ThinkCamera has reviewed the Fujifilm Finepix F40fd and here's what they/she thinks, "The Fujifilm F40fd is a fabulous little camera. It is 8.3Mp, enough pixels for an enormous print and it's the first Fujifilm compact to take both XD cards and SDs. It copes exceptionally well with high contrast situations such as bright sunshine. The Fujifilm F40fd is a joy to use and never disappoints. I got loads of lovely photos some of which I am going to use in my camera club competitions. I've even printed some out! Praise indeed. Its 2.5in LCD has a wider viewing angle than the F30 and F31fd. I did struggle a bit to see in the very bright light but that's 'cos I'm getting old I expect. At around £169 from the web it's outstanding value. I'd buy it. (If I could hide it from my husband.)"
DigiCamReview has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, "The increase in megapixels, from 6 to 8, doesn't seem to have any adverse effect on image quality, and like the F30, the F40fd has great image quality. Colours are very good and in a very wide range of situations the camera will take sharp, detailed pictures with good exposure. The camera is probably great for events where fast photography is essential. The challenges that this camera will face that most others will fail at will be low light situations where you don't particularly want to use the flash. For these situations it has a scene mode that allows you to try and see what a photo would be like without the flash, and yet not lose the benefits of flash photography. The camera was generally competent and fast at focusing with the focus assist lamp activating when light was low. There is a good range of image sizes but few compression options, and the camera lacks a 16:9 wide-aspect ratio mode. The camera doesn't give you many options to customise images in-camera; there are no sharpness or contrast controls for example. Purple fringing is slightly higher than average. "
Megapixel has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, "As a high resolution, very compact camera, the FinePix F40fd should satisfy the needs and requirements of most point-and-shoot users. Easy to use, it offers a compatibility with SD memory cards — a very popular format that seems to occupy the sweet point between size, practicality and cost — and with Fuji's own tiny memory card standard: XD. Moreover, it also offers an effective face detection system that goes a long way to ensure that photos of family and friends are correctly focused. All of which helps the F40fd produce good images from which users should get excellent prints."


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Coordinator: Sis. Teretha "Tee" Jones
Age Range: 13 to 25 (Youth Choir)
4 to 12 (Heavenly Angels)
Mission: Saving our children from the streets while teaching them how to fellowship with one another and how to worship the Lord as they sing hymns of praise.
Monthly Meeting Dates (Youth Choir): First and second Saturday
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Monthly Meeting Dates (Heavenly Angels): First and second Saturday
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Youth Choir sings on the second Sunday during the 7:30 a.m. service.
Heavenly Angels sing on the second Sunday during the 11:15 a.m. service.
"As the spirit leads you…join us, you are welcome!"


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It is important to reword essay and edit your text to avoid plagiarism. Quite a number of students normally try to paraphrase to keep away from plagiarism. If you don't understand the way to change sentence with same meaning, you are likely to be accused of plagiarism all the time and this could lead to a very big problem. It is noteworthy that making use of a lexicon to modify a few keywords does not amount to paraphrasing in any paper writing. Of course, you can use reword essay generator to paraphrase your paper but still before you can reword essay in the best way, you must understand the secrets and paraphrase is and how to use paraphrase online tool.
The Main Reasons Why We Need to Reword Essay
The first reason to paraphrase or reword your essay in any paper writing is to shun plagiarism completely. When writing, we incorporate source material as proof. Every now and then, this proof buttresses our argument(s). We may as well believe the proof to be invalid and want to argue against it at other times. Anyhow, the fact is that the ideas that are not ours must be precisely and undoubtedly represented. if not, our arguments will be unproductive and our writing will be puzzling.
Another reason for paraphrasing is because making use of the exact work of another author when not referenced, quoted or acknowledged is plagiarism, or simply academic dishonesty, which attracts severe consequences.
Essay Writing and the Main Types of Essays
If you must graduate as a college student, then you need to be involved in paper writing, as it is a common assignment, a prerequisite for college applications as well as part of standardized tests. For understanding how to paraphrase in an essay firstly let's check out the main types of essays:
Descriptive Essays
This type of essay is like painting a picture. In this type of essay, the writer may describe an object, a place, person or even memory of particular importance. Nevertheless, descriptive essays are not just for the purpose of description sake. It is intended to communicate an in-depth meaning through the description. The writer of a descriptive essay should show with the use of sensory details and colorful words and not tell.
Narrative Essays
This is all about telling the true and real-life story. A narrative essay is a challenge to quite a lot of students, despite the fact that narrating a story might sound easy. You should endeavour to put the reader into consideration by making the story as interesting and engaging as possible when you are writing a narrative essay. Moreover, a well-written narrative essay will build towards making a personal statement.
Persuasive Essays
The main objective of this type of essay is to persuade the reader to accept the suggestion or point of view of the reader. You must support your points with facts and figures, making use of logic, facts, expert opinion, and even examples. You must communicate clearly and present all sides of the argument.
Expository Essays
This is an informative essay supported with facts. It gives a balanced analysis of a particular topic. You must define or explain a particular topic depending on truth, examples, and statistics. Expository writing comprises of a wide range of essay variations, like the how to, cause and effect essay, contrast and comparison essay, or process essay. You don't need to show your emotions or write in the first person because expository essays are based on facts and not personal feelings.
The Main Pros of Why Do We Need Change Sentence with Same Meaning
- Paraphrasing decreases the defensiveness in the speaker
- It gives the speaker the confidence to speak out and share more of his personality
- Paraphrasing serves as control over the correctness of your assumptions concerning what the speaker planned to communicate.
- It reveals to the speaker that you have interest in him as a person
- Paraphrasing confirms to the reader that you have heard and understood him.
Why do you have to avoid plagiarism? Why it's a nice idea to use an essay rephraser? It is now a common phenomenon for people to just copy and paste the work and ideas of other people. Even as a number of websites make provision for people to do so through their reprint rights, others don't. If you have no time you always can try paraphrase your essay through reword essay generator and make it more unique.
Why Do You Have to Other Texts and Not Only Essays?
- Ruthless penalty – Failure to edit your text may result in ruthless penalty meted on you by search engines in form of delisting the website and even blacklisting them in some cases. Google selects articles depending on the very first date they came up. Avoid plagiarism or duplicate content totally, if you don't want your domain name to be blacklisted or removed from search engine rankings.
- Lose customers – If you are involved in plagiarism and your website got deleted from search engines, you will lose your current clients because your site will no longer be visible on the globe. Once they click on your URL and it is connecting to your site, they will look elsewhere for their needs and this could be a doom for you.
- There would be no search engine rankings – Once you are caught cheating, your site will be removed from the search engine and that is the end of your ranking. Hence, be very careful not to lose your investment to duplicate content.
5 Secrets of How to Paraphrase in an Essay Successfully
- Revolutionize the word choice or replace the source text when paraphrasing
- Comprehend the entire document and be selective
- Make use of your dictionary as it is part of a successful paraphrasing
- You should modify the sentence structure and not just change words but syntax as well. Restructure the sentence to make it absolutely unique.
- Make use of direct quotations
- Use as a small number of words as possible
When you remove a sentence from a particular paragraph and reword, such a sentence will be original and stand out from the rest of the sentences.You can as well make use of any of the available rewording tools to reword your essay or even rewrite the entire text. Once you understand the secrets of how to reword your essay in the right way, you will create a unique document. With the secrets revealed above, you can now reword essay in the best way.


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The best places to work in 2014 include four companies in Chicago, according to jobs community and anonymous review website Glassdoor.
Based on feedback from those who work there, Windy City-based Orbitz Worldwide ranked ninth of the top 50 U.S. employers, Glassdoor reports. On a five-point scale, with five being very satisfied, Orbitz snagged a 4.3-point score.
Locally based public relations firm Edelman followed close behind at No. 12 with a 4.2 score. Hyatt popped up next at No. 26 with 4 points, then CareerBuilder at No. 37 and 3.8 points. This marks CareerBuilder's sixth straight year on the list.
The findings were part of Glassdoor's sixth annual Employees' Choice Awards, determined from comments shared by employees over the past year.
What makes them the best?
"Shared themes among this year's top 50 companies," Glassdoor notes, "include a mission-driven company culture, great colleagues, challenging work environments, career opportunities and workplace perks, such as free food and flexible schedules."
The top five best places to work across the country are Bain & Company, Twitter, LinkedIn, Eastman Chemical and Facebook, which saw its ranking fall from No. 1 last year.
Companies that made their debut on the list include Twitter, Disney and Chick-fil-A.


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A colleague just recommended tig to me.
You can install tig with the packetmanager of your choice.
After you start tig in your project, you see a list of the last commits and can browse through them using your arrow key or the good old vim style (with j, k).
If you hit enter you can inspect the commit in question.
The other nice feature for me is: if you hit "t" you can browse through the tree of files in the project. With "B" you can see do a git blame on for a specific file.
tig has many more features - just press "h" to get a list of all of them, but for me these are the two killer features.
tig works better then Tower, Gitbox, or GitK, because I do not need to leave the command line.
If you are interested, visit the tig website and give it a try.


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So I started being a Shipt Shopper back at the end of May to help generate some additional income. I absolutely L💚VE it!
If you haven't heard of Shipt you definitely should check it out! No need to gather up all the kids to go to the grocery store when you can have your groceries delivered straight to your door. 🍌 🍎 🧀
Plus just for trying Shipt you will get $20 off your first (aka FREE groceries) order plus 2 weeks free membership.


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As a sponsor of Social Media Week London, Weber Shandwick today led an inspiring session on how brand owners and agencies can take social media to the next level as it matures, by using data and mobile to build the business case.
The audience at BFI Southbank heard from four digital experts: Weber Shandwick's Chief Digital Officer Chris Perry and Head of Social, EMEA Danny Whatmough, plus Roy Jacques, UK Managing Director of social media analyst Sysomos, and Marcus Dyer, Managing Director of digital and mobile specialist Flipside, which was acquired by Weber Shandwick this week.
The panel discussed the growing sophistication of social media in terms of using data to target audiences across platforms. Marcus Dyer said: "We're in marketing utopia: we can finally use data to connect what we're doing on social to business outcomes. Who has the most data, and uses it to target best, wins".
Chris Perry agreed that data made it easier than ever to show ROI, but added: "If we focus too hard on performance marketing alone, we can lose the original spirit and energy of social: true engagement, and real conversations."
Roy Jacques had some sound advice for marketers pitching social strategies and campaigns to clients: "Don't just talk likes or engagement. Talk about business metrics: how it can help them sell more, increase profits, and achieve cost efficiencies".
Danny Whatmough summed up the session: "Social isn't just about the amazing creative things we can do with new technology. There is a real business case in terms of potential efficiencies and smart use of budgets."
You can find details of our panel: "Taking It To The Next Level: Using Data And Mobile To Build The Business Case For Social", here.


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Collaboration: Walking the Talk at Morgan Lewis03.29.17 | Posted By: Susan Duncan
[Note: This article is being published with the permission of our client, Morgan Lewis & Bockius.] Two of our previous posts on collaboration, True Collaboration Drives Profitability and Collaboration: The Next Law Firm Frontier, discussed the benefits of collaborative cultures and approaches to client representation. But both articles also alluded to the reasons why collaboration Read More


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In this tutorial I will show you how to disassemble and replace a broken LCD screen on Samsung NP-N110, N120, N130, N140, N145, N150, N210, N220, N230, N310 Netebooks. These Samsung netbook series come with 10.1 inch widescreens.
First thing to do is to find the right Samsung replacement screen at the link below;
|Samsung Nebook with cracked screen
Samsung N110 Replacement Screen
Samsung N120 Replacement Screen
Samsung N130 Replacement Screen
Samsung N140 Replacement Screen
Samsung N145 Replacement Screen
Samsung N150 Replacement Screen
Samsung N210 Replacement Screen
Samsung N220 Replacement Screen
Samsung N230 Replacement Screen
Samsung N310 Replacement Screen
Your Samsung laptop may may have some extra letters and numbers after it e.g. KA01UK, KA02UK, KA03UK, KA04UK, KA05UK etc. Note that the numbers will not affect the screen type in the laptop as they all come with the same type. The Samsung NP series netbook usually comes with screen part numbers LTN101NT02 (Samsung Make), LTN101NT06 (Samsung Make), LP101WSA (LG Philips Make), N101L6-L02 (Made by Chi Mei), N101L6-L01 Rev C1 and C2, or B101AW03 (AU Optronics Make).
|Samsung Battery Removed
The very first thing is to remove the battery from the Samsung netbook before starting the replacement. Removing the battery is a good practice as failure to do so may result in the laptop malfunctioning.
|Remove Screw Covers
With a flat screwdriver remove the screwcover from the top and lower sides of the laptop bezel and keep them safely.
Remove the screws holding the plastic bezel to the laptop.
Put your fingers between the plastic bezel and the Samsung netbook screen and pull the bezel on all sides to release it from the catches. You can also use flat objects to successfully carry this out. This must be done carefully to avoid snapping the netbook bezel.
Also do this at the lower bezel area. The Samsung NP-N110, N120, N130, N140, N145, N150, N210, N220, N230, N310 netbook bezels are very thin and fragile. So be careful when pulling.
Removing the laptop bezel exposes the netbook screen itself. With the help of the image on the right remove the screws holding the screen to the laptop back cover.
Disconnect the camera cable to give good room for the screen removal.
Place the screen face-down on the keyboard area. At this point you will be able to see the back of the screen and its cables.
Disconnect the screen cable. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONNECTION IS HELD DOWN WITH A CLEAR TAPE. Remove this tape first before carrying out the diconnection.
Now use a presicion screwdriver to remove the side screws. Keep these screws seperately as they can be hard to find if any of them drops to the floor.
At this point the netbook screen removal process is complete. To install a new screen simply carry out the process in reverse order. Good luck!
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I finally finished my tunisian crochet scarflet so it's all ready for when the cold weather hits. I made it from Bernat Bamboo yarn (sooo soft!) with cute wooden buttons.
I highly recommend posting a pic of your works in progress as a motivator – it really spurred me on to get mine finished!
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I was doing so well…. The horns were looking good & the design for his feet was sorted. I realised that I've positioned the slip stitch leg gaps in the tendrils too far apart & Haggis would look very strange indeed with legs on either side of his body! Arrrrrrrrh!! So now I'm going to have to rip back over 100 tendrils to the start of the slip stitch leg gaps to re-position them closer together. For a nano second I considered just ignoring it but I know it would just bug me every time I look at him. So it breaks my heart but here I go……
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I finally finished my aunt's Asheville scarf. It is the widest scarf I have crocheted, I used an L hook and denim Jiffy yarn, but I really like the width and the way it turned out.
I am now working on my uncle's scarf. It is going to be the exact same scarf, I think, but I am using an N hook and a navy Vanna's Choice yarn. Here is the WIP:
We'll see how it turns out!
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Here's another one of my WIPs. I had started it earlier this year but then set it aside to work on Inga Bags for Summer. I got the pattern because I especially liked the look of the hexagons. I guess I'd better get working on it now. It will make a nice fall/winter bag.
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Okay guys, to keep us motivated with our Work In Progress theme, here's an idea (thanks to kafferepet for this suggestion!) – we'll have a mini Olympics of our own, where the only event is Crochet! The idea:
- Use an existing WIP (work in progress) or start a new one
- Post pics of your progress throughout the Olympics
- Your challenge is to complete your work by the closing ceremony of the games (August 24th)!
- You're only competing against yourself and what you choose to make is up to you. Your items should be some kind of challenge though – it's not impressive to complete a 1hr amigurumi in the next 17 days!
Amigurumi Olympic mascots courtesy of flickr user berrysprite
If you want to participate, post a pic of your WIP and then get crocheting! You can post more pics throughout the challenge to show us how you are progressing. And we can all cheer each other on as we get closer to the finish 🙂
Who's up for the challenge?
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Here's a picture of the ripple I started in January, along with a few other projects. I really like it and am looking forward to working on it again, probably this fall. I can cover my lap and work on it at the same time when the cool crisp weather begins. Hope I can get it finished this year.
This one is a little bit harder than my first. For that one I used the Susan B pattern which gave me a lot of confidence-maybe too much. I don't know how to describe the pattern in crochet terms but I have to alternate colors at times crocheting over the strand of color not being used. I did really get the hang of it but I probably should have never set it aside. Will have to teach myself all over again.
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Shop 1/50 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, QLD 4510
Online Saddlery and large retail store with Horse Riding Supplies and Clothing Shop in Australia.
Saddleworld Caboolture specialise in quality Horse riding Equipment and supplies. The World's best brands are available at Saddleworld. Pessoa, Anky, Prestige, Trainer's, Grainge, R.M.Willliams, Pikeur clothing, and a great range of Horse rugs. These are just some of our great brands. We ship from Australia to anywhere in the world
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Too often, people don't take the time to read a job ad fully. How do I know? Quite simply, I discover the information I have been given is wrong or incomplete when I check the ad for myself.
Why does it happen? Skimming the ad usually, not taking the time to download application forms, position descriptions or any other documents associated with the position, not taking the time to read all the documents, focused and undistracted.
Not reading job ads properly is costly; it costs you a chance at the job. Your application fails at the first hurdle, because it is incomplete or incorrect.


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Welcome to FreeGames.net, the leading online games site, where you can play a huge range of free online games including; Action Games Car Games Puzzle Games Sports Games Games for Girls flash games and many more.
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The State Board of Education held a rare meeting in South Florida, coming to Miami Lakes Education Center to bestow Miami-Dade's Alberto Carvalho with the award for Superintendent of the Year.
"Highest performing urban district in America with a graduation rate higher than the state average, higher than many counties that have less diversity and fewer kids in poverty," said Carvalho, boasting about his district's performance, which he says should be credited to the teachers in the classroom.
There's no question Miami-Dade schools have made impressive academic gains, but that doesn't mean the state board agrees with Carvalho on everything, especially his call for the temporary elimination of the school grading system until new assessment tests are in place.
"So much has changed as far as accountability that I am advocating suspending letter grades for schools for two to three years, because during a transition time, what is the value of an "A" versus a "B" or "C"?" asks Carvalho. "It's become a broken record, everybody recognizes the accountability system is broken."
But Education Commissioner Pam Stewart disagreed, saying during the meeting that school grades would continue to be given during the transition from fcat testing to whatever the new assessment will be, which has not yet been determined.
"I think that we, it's my responsibility to be focused on the students in Florida and the school grading system will in fact motivate adults to meet the needs of students so to suspend that would not be best for our students in Florida," Stewart said.
Commissioner Stewart is recommending about 100 changes to the controversial common corcurriculum, calling them now the Florida standards. Critics say that name change is all about politics. Some conservative supporters of Gov. Rick Scott say common core amounts to a federal takeover of Florida's schools. The governor is under some pressure to appease those critics, who are a vital part of his political base.
"I think the takeaway is that we started with a great base of English, language arts and math standards that the board adopted in 2010 and with our efforts as we've always done we're gonna make them even better," said Stewart about the changes to common core.
"The way the Florida standards are being now described or defined is really just sort of putting a fresh coat of paint over common core standards," said Carvalho, who is a strong supporter of common core, saying it will "significantly elevate the quality of what students learn."
Most states have adopted the common core curriculum, making it possible to compare student achievement between states on a level playing field. But Stewart says the common core standards don't have to be etched in stone.
"I don't think that there was ever the intention that they remain static, I think we want to look at what we do in florida to provide our students with the best education possible," Stewart said.
For example, cursive writing is included in the new Florida standards, and there's more emphasis on teaching financial literacy.
"Whatever the standards are in the end, whatever the assessment that the state finally embraces, should be one that's easily understood and leads to a fair comparison with cities across the USA and right now we can't do that," Carvalho emphasized.
Stewart says the board will likely approve the tweaks to common core in its next meeting, and she says by March, a new assessment to replace the FCAT will be chosen.
Florida Board of Education Weighs Changes to Common Core
Education Commissioner Pam Stewart defended proposed changes to the Common Core on Tuesday, saying they will set Florida apart and strengthen the state's academic standards.
The State Board of Education held a rare meeting in South Florida, coming to Miami Lakes Education Center to bestow Miami-Dade's Alberto Carvalho with the award for Superintendent of the Year.


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Update: While the final "American Idol" performance show narrowly won the battle in the overnight metered market ratings, the opposing "The Voice" recap show actually won in the fast nationals.
Airing from 8-9PM, the one-hour "Voice" recap (and precursor to the live finale) drew a 1.9 adults 18-49 rating with 7.41 million viewers. The hourlong "Idol" performance show drew just a 1.7 with 6.61 million viewers.
ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" recap posted a 1.6 rating with 11.43 million viewers in the same timeslot.
"The Voice" then drew a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating with 11.57 million viewers for its 9-11PM live finale. The "Dancing with the Stars" finale drew a 2.4 adults 18-49 rating with 14.86 million viewers in that same block.
In airing from 8-9PM Tuesday, the final performance show of the thirteenth "American Idol" season did not have to deal with the live portion of NBC's "The Voice" finale.
Unfortunately, it still struggled to beat NBC's programming in the 8PM timeslot.
A "Voice" recap show, that programming, scored a 4.5 overnight household rating in the 8PM hour. "Idol," which aired from 8-9PM on FOX, drew just a 4.7 overnight rating.
While the race might look different in the adults 18-49 demographic, ABC's old-skewing "Dancing with the Stars" recap show actually beat both the NBC and FOX programs in the overnight metered market ratings. That 8PM "Road to the Finals" special drew a 7.8 overnight mark.
The actual "Voice" finale drew a 7.0 overnight rating from 9-11PM. "Dancing" posted a 10.3.


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Britain's first coalition government since 1945
has begun setting out its main policy goals, with tackling the country's
record budget deficit high on the agenda.
David Cameron, the new prime minister, welcomed his coalition partner
Nick Clegg outside his residence at 10 Downing Street in London on
Wednesday, marking the formal beginning of their power-sharing
Cameron has promised that the alliance will be a
"full and proper" coalition between the two parties.
The Liberal Democrats, who came third in last week's inconclusive
election, have been given a number of cabinet seats, with Clegg taking
the role of deputy prime minister.
"This is going to be hard and difficult work. A
coalition will throw up all sorts of challenges," Cameron said in his
first speech as prime minister.
"But I believe together we can
provide that strong and stable government that our country needs."
The new government is expected to immediately begin tackling
Britain's record $236bn deficit, with the European Union highlighting
the need for "common responses" to economic crises.
'Structural reforms'
George Osborne, the new finance minister, said the government
planned "long-term structural reforms of the banking system, of
education and of welfare so that we have an economy that works for
The coalition was formed
after no party managed to gain a clear parliamentary majority in the May
6 election.
But Cameron, whose party won the most seats in the poll, announced
his party would be joining forces with the Liberal Democrats after
Gordon Brown resigned from his post as prime minister on Tuesday
Brown stood down after Labour failed to clinch a deal with the
Liberal Democrats.
Alan Fisher, Al Jazeera's correspondent in London, said the
power-sharing agreement was the work of five days of intense
"The Liberal Democrats will be full partners in the coalition with
seats in the cabinet, and more power than the election results perhaps
suggested," he said.
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A number of cabinet positions have already been announced, with more
to come later on Wednesday.
William Hague, a former Conservative
leader, will serve as foreign minister and Liam Fox will be the defence
Theresa May, who had been shadow work and pensions secretary, has
been appointed as interior minister.
Vince Cable, the Liberal Democrats economic spokesman, will become
the government's banking minister and Chris Huhne, another Liberal
Democrat MP, will take on the role of environment secretary.
Markets had been impatient to see an end to the uncertainty thrown up
by last week's election and Britain's sterling currency rose against
the dollar and the euro as Cameron spoke.
But some in the finance industry have expressed doubts about Osborne,
an untested cabinet minister, becoming chancellor at a time when the
economy is emerging from the worst recession since the Second World War.
EU concerns
Barack Obama, the US president, was one of the first world leaders to
congratulate Cameron on his appointment, affirming the two countries'
"special relationship".
The leaders of Germany and France also congratulated the new prime
minister, while the European Commission underlined the need for common
responses to economic challenges in a congratulatory note to Cameron.
European leaders are wary of the prime minister's centre-right
Conservatives coming to power because they are more hostile to the
27-country European Union than the outgoing Labour party.
Manuel Barroso, president of the EU executive, said Cameron's government
faced difficult choices in difficult times but he was confident it
would chart the right course to steer Britain out of crisis and towards
sustainable growth.
Cameron is widely expected to want to show
more eurosceptic members of his party that he will defend Britain's
interests strongly in the EU.
But the new government could face internal problems over Europe, as
Clegg, once a member of the European parliament, has long been a
supporter of the EU.
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Nikki Mudarris aka Ms Nikki Baby
Entrepreneur and socialite, Nikki Mudarris is of Morrocan/Lebanese descent and was born and raised in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. Nikki's father is considered to be "The Godfather Of Burlesque" and her family has been at the center of the nightclub adult entertainment industry for decades.
Now, Nikki is making a name for herself by branching off as her own business woman. Nikki is embodying the body of the woman by creating her very own Nude By Nikki lingerie intimate apparel where she aims to help all women feel beautiful about their shapes and sizes.
Ever since her debut on Love and Hip Hop Hollywood, Nikki has been the talk of the internet. She has over 2 million followers on Instagram & her face and "assets" are on almost every one of you favorite blogs and media sites.
Ms Nikki Baby is proving she's much more than just incredible curves and a pretty face.


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Anna Creek Painted Hills
The Anna Creek Painted Hills is a spectacular and recently discovered section of the pristine Breakaways country in the far north of South Australia. Breakaway country appears around Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Copper Hills, Arckaringa Hills, William Creek and Evelyn Downs.
The Anna Creek Painted Hills offers an amazing sight by air. It is a rocky outcrop of large and small hills, which emerge suddenly out of a flat, desert landscape. The area can only be accessed by air, due to its fragility and natural beauty.
Air access tours to the Anna Creek Painted Hills is available through Trevor Wright of Wrightsair, from William Creek, Coober Pedy and Arkaroola.
Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
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The United Methodist Church is a connectional community—maybe even the original World Wide Web! Throughout the world the United Methodist Church is involved in education, health care, disaster relief, and social justice issues. There are many links to resources where you can find out more how to become involved or donate to an area that speaks to your heart.
UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)
West Ohio Conference (Our church Conference)
Ohio River Valley District (Our church district office)
SHALOM (Middletown Homeless Shelter, headquartered in our church)
Downtown Middletown (revitalization organization for our city)
Dr. Les & Debbie Dornon's blog (Missionaries to Nepal from First Church)


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Two beautiful houses with a nice view between forest and meadows in the middle of the Natural Parc Monte Corno. The perfect place for all fiends of nature and if you're looking for recreation.
You will love our family paradise with lots of possibilities for playing and relaxing. You'll enjoy the familiar atmosphere, at a savory breakfast on the sunny terrace or at one of our barbecues. We offer comfortable appartements in the style of a Tyrolean village. If you're a group of friends travelling together, we also have a big appartement (combinated rooms). It's a perfect starting-point for walking-tours and bike-rides.
Frieds of skiing will find several Skicenters (15 km away) and excellent long distance runs.
Special weeks in spring and autumn.


text: Carlinhos Sebastiao and Clarisse have given their service to the Santo Daime church in Lumiar for so many years even they lost count. Their entire family participates in the ceremonies of the church. They were so happy and open to share with us and to help the Ancient Voices project. Here is a sneak peak into what they shared with us.


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$500 boxed with certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
On the occasion of the exhibition NGV Triennial 2017 the National Gallery of Victoria presents a series of artists plates by contemporary artist, Olaf Breuning.
Breuning's playful images offer a bemused critique of the absurdities, anxieties and excesses of contemporary life. The artist uses collage and familiar phrases to navigate between 'high' and 'low' artistic practices, with a subversive and occasionally sarcastic wit.
Food Faces, 2017, First Edition Ceramic plates, 25.4 cm diameter Set of 6 Plates, boxed with certificate Edition of 10 $500
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CNN political analyst and Trump-hating lib April Ryan vs. political commentator Jason Miller. They clash over White House press secretary Sarah Sanders' responses at her press briefing regarding hush money and Michael Cohen.
Jason Miller gets continually interrupted by April Ryan here and host Erin Burnett does nothing. At one point, Miller says, "I don't get to finish?" April Ryan responds "no, not right now, let the woman speak"
This really heats up beginning at the 3:55 mark


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Enhancing Your Attractiveness
It's understood that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there are certain things we can do that add or subtract from how attractive we are viewed by others; at a basic level, this could come down to personal hygiene yet on a higher level the style and fashion choices we make play a large part in how we are perceived by the world.
Attractiveness goes way beyond a particular body type or having great skin… the true beauty of a person is found in their soul, yet, in a world that judges us so much on our external appearance, it can't help to make the most of your appearance with these few tips.
There are two camps when it comes to fashion; those that care and those that don't – but there's a good analogy for fashion which is relevant to both camps. Picture yourself going to a trade show, where there's lots of stands all bidding for your attention – several of the stands look very basic, boring and simple (you probably pass these by) whereas the custom exhibition stands that are colourful, interesting, and different grab your attention and absorb you. That's the power of the clothes we wear; if you're wanting to grab people's attention (in a positive or negative way) then you can do that with the clothes you wear – but similarly, you can blend in and remain unnoticed.
Don't underestimate the power of fashion, and try not to limit yourself to thinking of fashion as something reserved for the catwalk. You are a walking billboard conveying a message to the world of who you are on the inside! The great news is that, today, looking fashionable doesn't have to cost a fortune.
One of the most important aspects of aesthetic beauty, in most people's opinion, is to have young, radiant, firm and glowing skin. Unfortunately, it is a scientific fact that you will age – and no matter what creams you use or cosmetic surgical operations you endure, there is no getting away from aging skin.
At the most extreme end you could consider cosmetic surgery and a variety of non-surgical facial enhancing procedures, or, perhaps a better way is to nurture your skin with natural products such as aloe vera, aromatherapy oils, and nutrient rich moisturising oils such as jojoba and coconut.
Eyes are often referred to as the 'windows to your soul' – this is the place people go to "connect" with you on an emotional level. Radiant and refreshed sparkling eyes would subconsciously infer a happy, radiant and bright personality resides behind the mask that is your face… whereas tired, aggravated red eyes, with dark circles around them could make someone subconsciously associate this with a more lethargic, depleted, and down in the dumps type of personality.
There are many natural ways to keep your eyes looking refreshed, one of the most simple is to ensure you give your eyes the chance to relax throughout the day, simply by averting your gaze from a screen (of any description), closing your eyes, and placing your hands over your eyes in order to fully block out the light for a few minutes.
Dental hygiene is an absolute priority in terms of making the most out of your appearance. The entirely preventable issue of losing teeth or having several fillings is something we often don't start taking full care of until it's too late, however, keeping a healthy and attractive smile is easy to maintain.


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Northern Ponca Housing Authority
The Northern Ponca Housing Authority was created under Ordinance of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. In January 1993, the Housing Authority board was appointed by the Tribal Council, and policies and procedures were established prior to applying for grants.
The Northern Ponca Housing Authority offers low-income housing, down payment assistance, a tenant home ownership program, home ownership home improvement assistance and a residential opportunity for self-sufficiency program.
The Northern Ponca Housing Authority currently owns 121 units, and as of January 1999, includes 10 tax credit homes in Omaha, NE. The NPHA low-income housing is open to the native community and own and operate units in Omaha, Bellevue, Lincoln, Norfolk, Battle Creek, Columbus and Niobrara, NE, as well as Wagner, SD, and Sioux City and Council Bluffs, IA. Our current rental occupancy rate is 85%. The NPHA has also assisted over 56 families with purchasing their own homes through the down payment assistance program.
NPHA currently has 20 employees on staff to help with admissions and occupancy, day to day rental issues, maintenance, resident counseling, home buyer counseling, accounting, public relations and many other administrative and secretarial duties provided by the Housing Authority.
We envision a community where members of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska are empowered through education, culture, economic prosperity, and a range of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities.
The mission of the Northern Ponca Housing Authority is to provide sustainable housing, homeownership and community development services to members of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and other eligible Native Americans.


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Shimla 2 (N) , Manali 2 (N) INR 23990 Per Person
Shimla 2 Nights
Day 1 Delhi to Shimla (approximately 370 Kms / 9 hours )
Get picked up from the New Delhi airport  or railway station and get transferred by road to Shimla. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Spend time of the day at leisure or exploring the area around the hotel. As the day falls, return to your hotel for night stay.
Day 2 Shimla
After breakfast this morning, you will visit Kufri. It is at an altitude of 2500 meters and is a 2-hour drive from Shimla. After this, take a walk down the Mall Road. Return to your Shimla hotel for overnight stay.
Manali 2 Nights
Day 3 Shimla - Manali (approximately 257 Kms / 7 hours)
After having breakfast leaving for Manali. After reaching Manali, check in to your hotel. Spend the evening time at leisure, strolling across the Manali Market and Mall road. Sleep comfortably in night.
Day 4 Manali
In the morning after breakfast proceed for a full day tour of Manali. Visiting to 450 years old temple Hadimba Devi, Vashist kund and jagatsuk. After this visit the hadicraft center and the Tibetan Monastery. After enjyoing all sightseens return to the hotel at night and stay.
Day 5 Return Manali to Delhi ( approximately 610 Kms / 14 hours)
In the Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel for a drive to Delhi. We will drop you at the Delhi railway station/airport.Note: Due to the distance between Manali and Delhi being 14 hours, please book flight tickets accordingly.
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- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room. The third occupant shall be provided a mattress/rollaway bed.
- The itinerary is fixed and cannot be modified. Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
- All transfers and sightseeing shall be provided by an exclusive vehicle unless otherwise specified.
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One of RealNetworks' longest running online initiatives is its partnership with Big Brother, the CBS reality TV show. Now, Seattle-based Real is looking to bolster that offering (and other reality programs for that matter) through an investment in Campbell, California-based ClipSync.
For the past two years, ClipSync has powered RealNetworks' SuperPass offering, which, among other things, provides unfiltered live feeds to Big Brother and other reality shows.
Through ClipSync's technology, fans of the show can participate in community conversations, audience voting, trivia, games and more.
Details of the investment are not being disclosed. Other backers of ClipSync include KPG Ventures and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
Michael McMurray, General Manager of Content Services at RealNetworks, said in a statement that SuperPass helps fans interact with shows in much deeper ways.
"For entertainment and production companies, we are providing new ways to further engage their large and loyal fan bases while extending and monetizing their brands," McMurray said.


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I sat on our soft, suede couch with my arms propped up on my pale green nursing pillow. A blanket was draped over my shoulders and my newborn son was latched onto my breast sucking away. My back didn't hurt, thanks to the sturdy nursing pillow we purchased at the breast center before we left the hospital to bring my daughter home two years earlier. A pillow that practically saved my life. My son was wrapped in the fuzzy, sea-blue blanket I knitted for him while he was in my belly.
Everything about this situation whispered warm, cozy, secure. Except I didn't feel any of those things. Every time I sat down to nurse him I tried to create this cocoon of warmth around us, as if I could force the heat and comfort into my body. But even with the blanket around me and my baby's snuggly body pressed close to me, I was still cold; the warmth never reached my bones.
My two-year-old daughter was upstairs in her bed asleep (such a good sleeper, that child) and my mom, husband and I were going to have a late dinner in front of the television together. From my spot on the couch I could see into the kitchen. My mom stirred her shrimp scampi on the stove while my husband asked her clues for the New York Times crossword puzzle. They both drank jam jars half-full of chilled Pinot Grigio. They were sharing and laughing. Normally I loved how much the two of them cherished each other, but all I felt at that moment was separate, on the outside of a thick, glass wall looking in. Like looking into people's windows at night with their lights on, the glow filling up the inside while darkness enveloped me outside.
So many, many times while nursing I wanted to cry, "Help!"
What I wanted to ask, over and over again was, "Am I the only one? Does anyone else out there feel that heavy dense weight of intense loneliness every time you nurse your child? I'm scared and lost and I need help."
What I always, always asked instead: nothing.
Why? Fear of being the only one, fear of being judged, fear of being called a bad mother, and fear of not really understanding what I was going through. Every time both of my children latched on I felt a crushing sense of loneliness that nearly overwhelmed me. The words, "I hate nursing," coursed through my body just as confidently as my milk, but I didn't dare speak those words aloud.
There were a few people around me who I knew wouldn't judge me, who just wanted the best for me and my baby: my wonderful husband and my kind and gentle mother. Still, I never voiced my emotional pain, because I would have felt shame.
I did feel shame. Shame and confusion at my feelings.
I strained my eyes away from the happy scene in the kitchen, those two people going on with life, and looked down at my tiny son, all seven pounds of him. His gray-blue eyes were closed and he sucked away with such a furious intense expression on his face. One of his soft hands was firm on my breast; I couldn't tell if he was holding on or pushing me away. Every nerve in my body hummed with an ache of loneliness. It was huge, this feeling, when all I wanted to feel was joy and connection.
It couldn't be right for me to feel loneliness, deep fear and the thought that I hated nursing. So many influences around me in society – the new mother books, the nurses and doctors, my relatives, the progressive city I lived in, mother nature herself – all screamed at me that I should love nursing, I should feel proud to feed my baby the most nutritious thing I could.
They say it takes a village, but boy, find yourself in the wrong village and you could be burned at the stake.
Most of the time while nursing I felt absolutely miserable, but I never told anyone.
Miserable is a word you apply to war victims, not nursing mothers. The lonely, the separateness, these feelings scared the hell out of me. Even the stinging burn of thrush my son and I had on and off for the first two months of his life, didn't scare me the way the loneliness did.
I couldn't explain these feelings because I had no basis for understanding them. I wanted to nurse my babies. I wanted to love nursing. Instead, I felt more lonely than I ever had in my life, even, at times, while nursing in a room full of people I loved.
Nursing is heavy, it's weighted, it has so many facets. Yes, it's beautiful that you are literally giving life to another human, but literally they are sucking the life out of you. Nursing hurt. Nursing made me feel so thirsty like I'd spent a week chewing on nothing but cardboard. Nursing exhausted me more than pregnancy ever did.
The real sigh of relief always came when I was finished and I could cuddle my tiny one to my chest and breath a huge sigh of, thank god that's over for now.
Secretly I thought there had to be other moms out there like me who felt these emotions as nursing mothers. I couldn't be the only one, or could I?
My fear of being the only one, along with the fact that I couldn't understand why the loneliness was so profound – this new language I didn't yet know how to speak – kept me silent. Was it because sitting on that couch, completely responsible for another human being, I was faced with the awareness that I didn't really have a clue what I was doing? Could it have been that being thrust into this new role in life, of a mother, the roles I knew and felt confident in, daughter, writer, wife, felt strewn out behind me in shredded pieces, never to be put back together?
Eventually that evening, my husband and mom brought dinner to the coffee table, sat down next to me and turned on an episode of The Good Wife. I swallowed my loneliness and confusion and questions. Instead, I kept my mouth shut and nursed, all the while pretending everything was fine. When my son finished, my husband took him from me. I wrapped myself tightly in my sweater, sucked down my water and devoured the buttery shrimp scampi because I knew my son would be hungry again in less than an hour and I would be right back at it, lonely and confused.
Sara is a writer living in Everett, Washington. Her essays can be found at Anderbo.com (as Sara Mitchell), Trillium Literary Journal, Mothers Always Write, and the anthology, Are We Feeling Better Yet? Women Speak About Health Care in America. Currently she writes about life, food, motherhood and gardening at www.lemonsandroses.com.
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