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I carefully read the official Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ announcement – and all 450+ comments at the time of this writing. I am fully aware that the 3B+ requires the latest "firmware" and boot code – with a fully updated and current copy of Raspbian Stretch. Otherwise, it will simply not work.
Therefore, in preparation for the arrival of my brand-new 3B+, I updated a completely pristine and unmodified copy of Raspbian Stretch (with Desktop) on my existing 3B. I did that by running the following two commands in Terminal – followed by a reboot:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
Yet no matter what, my new 3B+ would not boot from my newly-updated SD card. Instead, it locked up within one second of being turned on – forever stuck at the "rainbow" screen with a yellow lightning bolt in the upper-right corner. Here's an actual picture of what it looked like on my 1080p monitor (red arrow magnification superimposed):
TECHNICAL DETAILS: When I say I used an "unmodified" and "pristine" copy of Stretch, I mean that literally – no software of any kind had been installed on the system. It was a completely fresh copy straight from NOOBS – running on a high-end "known good" Samsung 32 GB SD card in the standard internal SD card slot. I'm the author of the Raspberry's gigantic FFmpeg / mpv tutorial, so I have several testing cards on hand.
For reference, my pristine operating system was created by what was, until just 7 days ago, the most recent version of NOOBS – NOOBS v2.4.5 (released on 2017-11-29). A few weeks ago, I had installed this version of NOOBS (2.4.5) onto a blank SD card from the official NOOBS image at raspberrypi.org/downloads/noobs.
The following is "before and after" data on my operating system, Linux kernel, and OS image – just BEFORE I ran "dist-upgrade" and just AFTER I ran "dist-upgrade" (on March 20):
OPERATING SYSTEM VERSION – GENERATED BY: lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Raspbian
Description: Raspbian GNU/Linux 9.3 (stretch)
Release: 9.3
Codename: stretch
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Raspbian
Description: Raspbian GNU/Linux 9.4 (stretch)
Release: 9.4
Codename: stretch
LINUX KERNEL VERSION – GENERATED BY: uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 4.9.59-v7+ #1047 SMP Sun Oct 29 12:19:23 GMT 2017 armv7l GNU/Linux
Linux raspberrypi 4.9.80-v7+ #1098 SMP Fri Mar 9 19:11:42 GMT 2018 armv7l GNU/Linux
RASPBIAN IMAGE VERSION – GENERATED BY: cat /etc/rpi-issue
Raspberry Pi reference 2017-11-29
Generated using pi-gen, https://github.com/RPi-Distro/pi-gen, b71bf3179310aadf9aaf2ffcdf094a88e488dce8, stage5
Raspberry Pi reference 2017-11-29
Generated using pi-gen, https://github.com/RPi-Distro/pi-gen, b71bf3179310aadf9aaf2ffcdf094a88e488dce8, stage5
TECHNICAL SUMMARY: As you can see, "dist-upgrade" correctly updated my version of Raspbian Stretch from 9.3 to 9.4. It also updated the Linux kernel from October 29, 2017 to March 9, 2018. And, as one would expect, my Raspbian image version did NOT change. At this point, the SD card had a fully updated and current copy of Raspbian Stretch – as of March 20, 2018. But keep in mind that the underlying version of NOOBS was still 2.4.5 – not 2.7.0. In other words, my NOOBS image was still from November 29 – not March 14.
Given the deployed base of several million 3Bs, this would be a very common scenario. Running "dist-upgrade" or "upgrade" only takes a few minutes. But installing a brand-new copy of NOOBS from scratch, from a fresh image, can easily take several hours – especially if you've customized your system and need to get everything back to the way it was. Since there was no mention that I had to install an entirely new image of NOOBS all over again from scratch, it made perfect sense to simply run "dist-upgrade".
Realize also that after fully updating my system (except NOOBS), everything worked perfectly on my existing 3B. It booted normally from the SD card and behaved in a perfectly normal fashion.
So when my 3B+ arrived in the mail a few hours later, I simply put the newly-updated SD card into the internal SD card slot, plugged it in to the official power supply (5V, 2.5A), and attached it to my monitor via an HDMI cable. No other devices, USB or otherwise, were attached to my new Raspberry.
I then turned it on and it almost immediately locked up at the "rainbow" screen with the lightning bolt (see image above).
So there you go: I think I've made it abundantly clear that I did everything in a completely standard fashion on a completely standard set-up – both at the hardware and software level.
Yet my new 3B+ would simply not boot!
HOW DID I SOLVE THIS VEXING PROBLEM? My solution was time-consuming but effective:
I installed the latest version of NOOBS and everything worked!
FINAL NOTE: I saw a few comments that implied success with "dist-upgrade" or "upgrade" – but none of them explicitly mentioned NOOBS! I suspect they had skipped the NOOBS image and were instead running off a "pure" Raspbian image (without NOOBS). Hopefully, the Raspberry Pi Foundation can address this situation – without requiring a complete "NUKE" of the Raspberry!
UPDATE – APRIL 30, 2018: I have now created an entirely new solution that updates NOOBS without re-installing it. That way, your system won't get "nuked". Please see my brand-new tutorial here:
TUTORIAL: Update NOOBS without Re-Installing It (When Your Raspberry Pi 3B+ Won't Boot!)


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Uncommon WOD – 081617
By: Jacob Watts0
CrossFit 1.0 A. Three sets of: Ring Rows x 10-12 reps @ 2111 Rest 30 seconds Russian Step-Ups x 8-10 reps each leg Rest 30 seconds Dumbbell Shoulder Press x 8-10 reps @ 2010 Rest 30 seconds B. For time: 40/30 Calories of Assault Bike (or Rowing) 100-Foot Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunges This workout is inspired by the "Assault Lunge" event that teens and masters athletes completed on Friday of the 2017 CrossFit Games. Males from the ages of 16-49 used an 80 lb. dumbbell for their overhead lunges...

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Busted!… Seven suspects associated with the "terror T-Shirt" company "Fighters and Lovers" are looking at up to six years in prison!
Just last year Stefania pointed out that a Danish company was raising money for terrorist groups by selling T-shirts.
Well there is hope for Europe, yet…
The young Terror-T hustlers got busted.
Stefania again is reporting the news:
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Danish firm charged in anti-terror case
Seven people who raised money for Colombian guerrillas and Palestinian militants through T-shirt sales have been charged under Denmark's anti-terror law, a prosecutor said Thursday.
The suspects were associated with a Danish company that sold T-shirts over the Internet with the acronyms FARC, or Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, and PFLP, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
The company, Fighters and Lovers, said on its Web site that it would donate $7 to the groups for each $31 T-shirt sold. However, no money has been transferred to either group, and it was not immediately clear if any shirts were sold.
In charges filed Wednesday, Prosecutor Henning Fode said the seven, who were not identified, had violated a part of the anti-terror law that prohibits economic support to terror groups.
"Both PFLP and FARC have either taken responsibility for or have been blamed for acts that must be considered to be included" in the Danish anti-terror law, Fode said in a statement.
If convicted, each faces up to six years in prison.
Colombia had asked Denmark to take action against the company.
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T-Shirts for Terrorists
UPDATE: (Tuesday) More T-Shirt news: Widow of Man Killed in Madrid Train Bombings Wears Mohammed T-Shirt to Trial


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Recently I came across this super-cool piece of software called "Quick Tab Change" created by Jay Hines that will help you to surf traffic exchanges faster and make more of your time.
It lets you switch tabs just by pressing a key when you are surfing several traffic exchanges at the same time.
I've been using it for a week now, and must say I'm impressed.
Surfing is easier, and quicker. You can surf up to 40% more efficiently!
I can tell you it works on Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome.
The best part is….
You don't have to pay a dime for this nifty tool that lets you fly through the tabs.
CLICK HERE to download your free copy!
Try it out for yourself. I am sure you'll find it quite useful!
All the best,
Anderson Goncalves
P.S I use Firefox for most of my Internet tasks but I prefer Google Chrome when it comes to surfing traffic exchanges. I think Firefox uses up so much memory and I have to close my browser and restart surfing every couple of minutes. Google Chrome performs much better on my computer and I can surf as long as I want without slowness.


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District 709 Superintendent Lindsey Hall tossed out some interesting numbers about the district in a recent speech. Here they are.
2,896 — students. 444 — employees. 252 — first-graders. 24 — languages other than English spoken by students. 14 — percentage of students with disabilities. 7.5 — percentage of of district funding from the state. 1 — cemetery owned by the district.
Is there a number you'd like to know? Please send me an email.
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What we're looking for
With over 100,000 visitors a year, Bempton Cliffs is a very busy reserve. We need live interpreters so that visitors can meet a friendly face out and about on the reserve; helping visitors to identify wildlife and point them in the right direction. We also need you to report back your sightings to the Seabird Centre, so that visitors have an idea of the wildlife they may encounter on the reserve. This role serves to enhance the experience visitors have on the reserve and encourages return visits.


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High End Garage Cabinetry – The Value
High End Garage Cabinetry – The Value
One of the biggest trends that we have seen lately at OnWall Solutions is vertical storage. So many of our clients who are building new homes, renovating or even cleaning the clutter out of their home want to maximize the spaces they have. Typically, we find that one of the best ways people can maximize the space in their garages is to build up, rather than out. Instead of buying plastic boxes or even cardboard boxes as a nonpermanent solution to your cluttered garage or home, consider high end garage cabinetry. Let's review the high end cabinetry options for your garage that will not only solve your storage issues – they'll look great too!
At OnWall Solutions, we provide our clients with some of the best in class built in garage storage cabinets that are made to last. Our high end cabinets range in many different sizes, providing our clients with custom sized storage facilities to fit their unique spaces. We offer two different material options to our customers. The first being modular wood that can have a variety of different finishes, such as wood grain, powder coated, metallic and more. That is one of the perks of having high end garage cabinetry, you can customize the colour to your preferences and to even match the rest of your home!
The second material that we use for our cabinets is modular steel. The finishes of the steel range in dozens of different colours. The difference between the wood and steel cabinets is that the steel cabinets can withstand more wear and tear, such as scratches, bumps, and heavy duty storage items. The modular steel cabinetry is one of the most popular options for home storage solutions, providing homeowners with the ability to have a cabinet that can withstand almost anything.
Both styles of garage cabinetry offered by OnWall Solutions are top quality, chosen by our storage and design experts. We offer our clients products at the forefront of innovation and design – and oftentimes they can be fully customizable. We don't want people with clunky storage cabinets in their garage that are just as much as an eyesore and inconvenience as the clutter was. This is why even though high end cabinetry may be pricier than plastic containers at your closest hardware store, the actual use value and practicality of these cabinets are justify spending a little more.
If you, your company, or even a friend are looking for the best garage storage solutions on the market, look no further than OnWall Solutions. We provide our clients with one-on-one consultations in order to provide the best solutions for their specific needs. Our graphic design solutions provide our clients a 3D perspective of what the cabinetry will look like and how it will fit into the space they want to declutter. Consultations with our design and storage experts are free of charge, so don't hesitate to give us a call to set up an appointment. Visit our website, www.onwallsolutions.com, or call us toll free at 1-877-466-9255.


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Thu, 26 June 2014
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi (co-hosts of the Throwing Shade podcast) chat with Cole and Vanessa about Robin Thicke, Gary Oldman's Playboy interview, space cream, "vegan-friendly" podcasts, Biz Marquee, Harrison Ford's injury, celebrity apologies, Battle of the Network Stars, eye hairs and living troll dolls.
Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first time you can remember winning a cash prize) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!
Direct download: PMC152_ErinGibson_BryanSafi.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:30pm PDT
Fri, 13 June 2014
John DiMaggio ("Adventure Time," "Futurama") chats with Cole and Vanessa about the possible Indiana Jones reboot with Robert Pattinson, celebrities buying toilet paper, Rik Mayall, Gwyneth Paltrow's moody water, voicing Bender, Tracy Morgan, The Penguins of Madagascar, Aquaman, Bob Bergen, miming phones, I Know That Voice, and Rob Paulsen's little known role in DePalma's Body Double.
Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first sugary drink you were into) on our website for a chance to win a "Jake the Dog" hat and an Adventure Time DVD signed by John!
Direct download: PMC151_John_DiMaggio3.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:01am PDT
Mon, 2 June 2014
Patton Oswalt ("Ratatouille," "Young Adult") joins Cole and Vanessa for their 150th episode to chat about the upcoming summer movie season, Jaws, Godzilla, Wesley Snipes, Guardians of the Galaxy, a sunnier Spider-Man, X-Men Days of Future Past, Johnny Depp walking the floor of Comic-Con, Miracle Mile, The Green Lantern, Lupita Nyong'o, Eddie Deezen, mutants with terrible powers, Monsters, and the ever-changing arch of movie trailers.
Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first convention of any type that you attended) on our website popmyculturepodcast.com for a chance to win a "Ratatouille" Blu-Ray signed with Patton!
Direct download: PMC150_Patton_Oswalt.mp3
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crest enamel shield
The toothpaste in the Enamel Shield line
Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield rinse is available in Fresh Clean Mint Flavor ($4.59). Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield rinse, a complement to the toothpaste, helps strengthen enamel to protect against acid attack caused by plaque bacteria. It contains Sodium Fluoride, which helps prevent cavities without the burn of alcohol.
The Oral-B® CrossAction® PRO-HEALTH Manual toothbrush is available for around $4.50, as well. The toothbrush combines CrissCross bristles, gum stimulators and a textured tongue and cheek cleaner to make one great toothbrush.
So what did I think of the line?
Well...I didn't particularly enjoy the toothpaste. Although I have to say my mouth and teeth felt insanely clean afterwards. My downfall with the toothpaste was the taste/texture. There are actually very few toothpaste flavors I can handle and also when I was testing this I was in the middle of some very bad morning sickness so who knows if it really is the toothpaste's fault. My husband loves it. He also tried the the mouthwash, but I did not try it since of what happened with the toothpaste. The one thing I am loving from the line is the toothbrush. I normally use an electric toothbrush, but hate to travel with it, but I equally hate traveling without it. Manual toothbrushes never seem to achieve the same level of clean that I am now use too. This toothbrush does. My teeth feel clean almost as long as if I had used my electric one.
Check out crestprohealth.com for more info. All products can be found anywhere you can find Crest products.


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Monaco Distributors is committed to developing FRP / GRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic) composite products for industry across Australia and overseas. We supply a performance proven product. Premium materials have been chosen for manufacture, to ensure you, the end user, receive a quality product. A product that does what you want it to. Generally our products provide a minimum of 25 years service. There are many fibreglass applications where it would go well beyond that.
Our product stable includes the following:
- Moulded FRP grating for walkways and stair treads.
- Pultruded FRP grating for walkways and stair treads.
- FRP covered top grating for sealed floors.
- FRP trench grating.
- FRP cable ladders cable trays and support systems
- FRP Unistrut channel and accessories
- FRP Handrail Systems
- FRP stair tread and tread nose covers.
- FRP Structural Profiles for platforms, stairways and mezzanine floors.
- FRP Concrete Embedment Angle
- Grating pedestal supports for bunds and raised flooring
- FRP grit strips for timber decking.
- FRP interlocking solid floor panels.
- FRP diverter and baffle walls.
- FRP epoxy threaded rod and nuts
A number of new products are being developed at this time, and will be included on the website products list, in the very near future. So stay tuned.


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US OPEN 2014: Tournament at a glance
A look at the U.S. Open, the year's last Grand Slam tennis tournament:
Surface: Hard courts.
Site: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Schedule: The 15-day tournament begins Monday. The women's singles final is Sunday, Sept. 7; the men's singles final is Monday, Sept. 8. This is the second consecutive year that the tournament is scheduled to end on a Monday. Each of the previous five years, from 2008 to 2012, rain pushed back the men's final from Sunday to Monday. The U.S. Tennis Association says the schedule will go back to a planned Sunday finish in 2015.
2013 Men's Singles Champion: Rafael Nadal of Spain. Nadal withdrew from this year's tournament because of an injured right wrist.
2013 Women's Singles Champion: Serena Williams of the United States.
Last Year: Nadal beat 2011 champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win his second U.S. Open title (the other came in 2010, also by defeating Djokovic in the final). Williams edged Victoria Azarenka in three sets in the final for the second year in a row, this time winning 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1 for her fifth U.S. Open championship and 17th Grand Slam title overall. Now she will try to become the first woman to win three consecutive U.S. Open trophies since Chris Evert earned four in a row from 1975-78.
Key Statistic: 8 — Years since Williams went an entire season without reaching at least one Grand Slam final. She hasn't been past the fourth round at any major in 2014.
Prize Money: Total payout to players is a tournament-record $38.3 million, up from $34.3 million a year ago. The men's and women's singles champions each will get $3 million, an increase of about 15 percent from the $2.6 million in 2013.
Online: www.usopen.org


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(All Night Long, Dangerous Affair, Sizzle and Burn, Fired Up, Eclipse Bay, Grand Passion)
Krentz is an extremely prolific author of several different types of romances, running from contemporary to historical to paranormal. Her talent for storytelling, though, is present no matter the genre she's writing in. The characters that populate her books are quirky with well-drawn lives and interests, and they are always sympathetic and relatable. Krentz's romances emphasize trust and commitment, and this forms the basis for her to add lively humor and well-constructed worlds in order to tell her stories.
If you enjoy Krentz's books, you might like:
Tori Carrington (if you enjoy the Eclipse Bay books, you might like Carrington's series about five brothers in law enforcement—start with A License to Thrill)
Stephanie Bond (if your favorite aspect of Krentz's earlier romantic suspense is her lively comedy, you might like the banter-filled Got Your Number)
Shirley Hailstock (fans of Krentz's edgier and more menacing romantic suspense might like Hailstock's More than Gold)
Anne Stuart (if you liked Absolutely, Positively and/or enjoy paranormal romance, you might try Cry for the Moon)
Millie Criswell (if you enjoyed the family life portrayed in The Golden Chance, or you just enjoy funny contemporary romance, you might like The Trouble with Mary)


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Cats and dogs are the only types of pets accepted for travel on American Airlines.</ br> American Airlines maintains the right to refuse acceptance of any animal that is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Checked or carry-on pets are allowed on domestic flights in the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Puerto Rico and USVI. From the U.S. to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean provided the country of arrival permits entry.
Checked pets do not need a reservation, but there is a limit to the number of checked pets that can be carried and pets are excepted on a first come basis. A maximum of two checked pets per passenger is allowed.
Pets will not be accepted for flights over 12 hours or on flights traveling to the United Kingdom. American Eagle does not accept pets as checked baggage for Priority Parcel Service between San Juan, (SJU) and St. Kitts (SKB) and between San Juan, (SJU) and Nevis (NEV).
AACargo Pet Shipping Information
Animals must have room to stand/turn around, sit and lie down in a natural position.
Kennels must be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, similar material, leak-proof, escape proof and door must fasten securely and need ventilation on 2-sides in addition to the door. Kennels must also have a water container with outside access for filling, in case a delay occurs.
Collapsible Kennels (those which can fold down flat) can not be accepted due to the risk of collapse during transport.
The customer is required to secure rigid plastic kennels with releasable cable ties attached to all four corners. American Airlines will provide the ties to the customer at no cost.
The maximum size for checked kennels is a series 500 kennel with the following dimensions: 40" long x 27" wide x 30" high. However, this size kennel is not accepted on the Boeing MD-80 (S80). Kennels checked on MD-80s must be able to fit through the cargo door while remaining in an upright position. MD-80 cargo doors are 29" high x 53" wide.
Series 700 kennels are not allowed on any aircraft.
The maximum weight of a checked pet and kennel (combined) cannot exceed 100 lbs. For weight over 100 lbs., see AACargo.com for other shipping options.
American does not require a health certificate for the acceptance of pets for travel in the cabin or as checked baggage within the 50 United States. However, we encourage you to contact your family veterinarian or state authorities directly for individual state requirements to avoid any possible inconvenience at your final destination. All states require proof of current rabies vaccination for dogs over 12 weeks old and some require proof of rabies vaccination for cats.
For health requirements for destinations outside the continental U.S, contact that country's consulate or embassy for information.
Federal Regulations require written certification from the customer that dogs/cats have been offered food and water within 4 hours (with the specific time noted) before delivery to the carrier. This certification must be securely attached to the outside of the kennel so that it may be easily noticed and read and have the customer's signature with the date and time it was signed.
Feeding and watering instructions for a 24-hour period must also be provided. Instructions of "No food or water" are not acceptable unless directed by the attending veterinarian.
Dogs and cats must be at least eight (8) weeks old for travel. Animals must be in separate kennels unless they are of the same species and comparable size, weigh less than 20lbs each and are between eight (8) weeks and six (6) months old.
Pets cannot be accepted when the current or forecasted temperature is above 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any location on the itinerary.
Snub-nosed dogs and cats will not be accepted when the current or forecasted temperature is above 75 degrees Fahrenheit at any location on the itinerary.
Pets can not be accepted when the ground temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit at any location on the itinerary.
The restriction for cold temperature restriction may be waived with a written veterinarian statement. The low temperature acclimation certificate/statement/form must include the following:
When temperatures fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, pets may not be checked even with a statement of low temperature acclimation.
Aircraft cargo compartments are pressurized and are normally maintained at a temperature range of 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in most cases cats and dogs should not be given sedatives or tranquilizers prior to flying. An animal's natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation, which can be dangerous when the kennel is moved.
Checked Pets - $150 USD
Pets Traveling in the Cabin - $100USD
Fees for travel NOT within and between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean may be obtained from American Airlines Reservations.
Map of all airports that have reported an air travel, pet related incident.
The inspiration for PetFlight.


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You could make the argument that tools are neutral.
A knife can be used for good or evil. I could use it to provide shelter/food/safety or for harm and darkness. I think this is why you hear people talk about things as a double edged sword. Good and bad.
The internet is very much the same. We talked about opportunity and connections yesterday and how the interest does so much for someone with intent. But wow do we ever misuse it. We abuse this tool in some really powerful ways. Like with so many tools, when we abuse it people often end up hurt.
It doesn't take much to find the harsh and evil side of the internet. Go read a comments section on YouTube and you'll get it.
But I think it can also build apathy for us.
"Well I said happy birthday on Facebook, what more do I need to do?"
"I liked all their pictures I don't understand why we don't connect better."
"Of course I love my community I Facebook/tweet/email all the time"
The internet is the perfect space to, with almost no effort, present yourself as someone who cares. This is by no means universal but it's so easy to do. So easy to like all the right things and share all the "proper" links so every can see and know how great we are. And then be done. No action, no follow through, nothing.
It's so easy to be harsh and cutting to someone sharing a dissenting opinion when we don't have to see them face to face. So easy to pick a fight and show how righteous or smart or whatever we are.
So easy to not love.
So easy to try and be right, forgoing unity and grace.
I've often wondered how true a representation of ourselves the internet is.
Is it the ultimate who we are when no one's watching? We can look at things and no one will know. We can be cutting and mean because no one knows we wrote it. Just a screen name. It's in a space where our local community will never see it. Does our real self come out when we know there are no eyes on us?
I don't know but I wonder some times.
Facebook is the opposite. A perfectly crafted image of the person we want people to think we are. All the right movies, books and causes. Witty posts all to present some sense of togetherness or wholeness.
We have to be so careful to be consistent. That love dominates our online selves the way we try for it to dominate our offline self. We don't get a pass because it's the internet. We don't stop being a disciple once we log on.
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Interactive seminar in Denver will examine the impact of climate change on water supplies
Water professionals will examine the impact of climate change on water supplies during a May 1 to 2 interactive seminar hosted by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) at The Curtis Hotel in Denver.
"Climate Change and Water Utilities: Planning for the Future," which begins at 8:30 a.m. each day, will provide water resource planners, managers and other professionals with ways to assess potential vulnerabilities. Participants will consider strategies for adapting to climate change through planning, design and operational practices.
Led by Bob Raucher, PhD., and Joel B. Smith of Stratus Consulting, the seminar will include case studies, tabletop exercises and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to learn from colleagues in the Rocky Mountain Region and explore joint solutions.
For more information on this seminar, go to www.awwa.org/awwa/education/seminars.


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The Latest BBC Education News.
Some facts on the Elevenplus exam reference to grammar schools, private schools, what is demanded, info. on Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning etc.
To assist you find your chosen grammar school or area using school grammar school selection tests we have arranged the information into regions.
Some thoughts on how to prepare, parental support, what the school might/might not do, online learning etc.


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Six Reasons to Explore Strawtown Koteewi Park in Indiana
Central Indiana's best kept secret is secret no more. North of Noblesville, Indiana along IN-37 is Strawtown Koteewi Park, a nature lover's dream of 750 acres of trails and adventure. But there's more than hiking paths and bird watching. Here, you can shoot a bow and arrow, zipline through the trees, ride a horse, camp overnight and discover Native American history. This is your guide to exploring Strawtown Koteewi Park and its six attractions…Continue Reading


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Not many of us know the history or symbolism of Canadian Thanksgiving, and that is because it is overshadowed and confused with our neighbour, the American Thanksgiving. Here are some facts about Canadian Thanksgiving's history, meaning behind the holiday, and how it became official:
1) It started in 1578, when explorer Martin Frobisher used the meal and gathering as a way to give thanks for a safe arrival.
3) Its religious history dates back to around 1859, where protestants were fighting for it to be a religious day. Charles Darwin says the meaning behind it was that, "[Thanksgiving] was a solemn, holy day in the middle of the week when people would go to church and thank God for how fortunate they are to be Canadian."
3) In 1879 it became a government holiday but without an official designated date because it would sometimes occur in various months and coincide with other holidays or events.
4) Because it wasn't a feasible option for it to occur erratically in different months, it became an official Canadian holiday in 1957, which would happen every second Monday of October each year.
If you're interested in knowing the differences between American and Canadian Thanksgiving, watch here.
Things to do over the Thanksgiving weekend:
The tradition behind Thanksgiving is to have stuffed turkey gathered by friends and family. However, there are plenty of things to do this long weekend if you're not looking to devour an entire turkey. Go to a Casa Loma Thanksgiving brunch, check out beautiful fall scenery, or go apple picking.
Even though the holiday has different historical reasoning behind it, there is one common element which is the purpose of giving gratitude. It's a time to reflect and recognize all the things to be thankful for.
We hope you all have a meaningful and happy Thanksgiving!


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Nathan Fillion first burst onto the scene as Joey Buchanan, a character he played for three years on One Life to Live. After that, he branched out and went on to star in the TV series Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the feature films Serenity and Waitress, to name just a few. But Nathan never forgot his roots, and he is proud of them.
Daytime Dial: Many actors who start out on soaps but go on to other things tend to try to forget their soap-opera past, but you embrace it. Why is that?
Nathan Fillion: OLTL was an incredible experience for me. I've talked to other guys from other shows whose experience wasn't nearly as positive as mine. I went to One Life to Live, and it was my first show, and I knew I had a lot to learn. I was surrounded by people who've been in the business for 15, 20, 25, 35 years. They nurtured me. They took me in and treated me like family. I can't say enough about them and about my experience there.
If it weren't for Bob Woods (Bo Buchanan), I'd have never moved to Los Angeles. I'd probably still be doing daytime. He sat me down and said, "This is how it's gonna work, and this is what you're gonna do." I followed his advice to the letter, and here I am. Every time I go back to New York City, I buy him a bottle of scotch down the street, I walk in and say, "Thank you, Bob Woods."
These people took care of me, they taught me, they mentored me. I'll never pooh-pooh on soap operas. They are a valid source of entertainment with a plethora of talented people, probably the hardest-working people in the industry. I can't say enough about them.
I went back — I think it was two summers ago — and I did two episodes of OLTL as Joey Buchanan to attend the funeral of Asa Buchanan, played by Phil Carey, who tragically died a short while after that. Some people expressed surprise that I had come back. I was like: "Why are you surprised? You know I had a wonderful time here. This is my home." For three years, that was my home, and I loved it.
DD: Your hit show, Castle, will be back to start its second season on Monday, Sept. 21. Why do you think the show has struck such a chord with fans?
NF: I think I am a pretty good judge about what's good. I don't know much about art, but I know what I like. Obviously crime shows, murder mysteries and procedural shows are doing very well right now — I don't know how many CSIs are out there, but I don't think you can hold them all in one hand — so there is something very appealing to being presented with a mystery and trying to figure it out. I get caught up in that as well. I think what we do on Castle is we take away the brooding, haunted cops and the obscure, weird lighting of those shows, and we try to make it more real life.
We filmed the pilot in New York City, and we had a bunch of New York homicide detectives hanging around as consultants. And I tell you, these guys were not brooding, and they weren't haunted, and they weren't tortured. They were hilarious. They had the most brilliant stories that had me bent over double laughing, and they all start with, "So this guy gets killed ...." They bend toward being light to kind of lighten up a bit of a dark job.
DD: Is it fun for you to play a character who is kind of a jerk and do things you would never do in your real life?
NF: There was a time when I said, "I don't care what kind of job I do, so long as I'm acting." But now I've learned that I do care. I want to do things on TV that I don't really do in real life. Castle is a nice guy; there's nothing really wrong with him. I just don't think I'd really want to hang out with him that long. He'd weigh on me after a while.
He just doesn't have that filter that says, "Maybe now's the time to stop" or "Maybe this joke wouldn't go over right about now." He really wears his joy on his sleeve. He's joyous, and I like that about him. He's unapologetic. He's kind of fearless. He doesn't have a sense of "This looks dangerous"; he's more like "This looks fun!" He's living this dream life that he only would write about in the past, and now he's in the position to live it and he is so excited. It's kind of like me in that I used be like "I'd love to be on movies and TV," and now I'm living my dream. So I can really relate.
DD: Richard Castle certainly has a nontraditional home life. How does this factor into who he is?
NF: The nuclear family certainly still exists — the mother and father who are still married and the 2.5 kids. It's still out there, it's just no longer the norm. The nontraditional family is now the majority. I think the family unit that these people have is very realistic: an irresponsible mother who is now a grandmother, living with her son who is now a father, whose daughter is a mother to him, and he is kind of a parent to his mother. These are very realistic family dynamics. It's very modern and contemporary, this whole idea.
I think it plays very well with the kind of person Castle is. He never had a responsible adult role model in his life. He doesn't have any male role models in his life, no father figure. No one ever taught him how to be a man, so he runs around in his life being a boy. It's part of his charm and part of his flaw.
DD: Another aspect of the show that makes it a success is the solid foundation in the cast. You all seem to work so well together and get along. How is the working environment on the Castle set? You must have a lot of fun.
NF: We do have a lot of fun, and it is great. There's not a weak link in the cast. And we've also been blessed with our guest-cast members. It takes only one weak guest-cast member to make your show suck, and we're just always so blessed with who we get on the show. It's been wonderful.
And you have to take into account that there are 200-plus people who are on set when I arrive in the morning and who are still there when I leave. They work harder than we do and they deserve every accolade I can give them.
Tune into ABC on Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT to catch Nathan in new episodes of Castle.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Interview: Nathan Fillion on Life after One Life
Nathan Fillion first burst onto the scene as Joey Buchanan, a character he played for three years on One Life to Live. After that, he branched out and went on to star in the TV series Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the feature films Serenity and Waitress, to name just a few. But Nathan never forgot his roots, and he is proud of them.


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Frequently Asked Questions
How does alcohol affect a person?
Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes; however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed.
Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others?
Individual reactions to alcohol vary, and are influenced by many factors; such as:
- Age.
- Gender.
- Race or ethnicity.
- Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc).
- Amount of food consumed before drinking.
- How quickly the alcohol was consumed.
- Use of drugs or prescription medicines.
- Family history of alcohol problems.
Is "low-risk" drinking just another term for "moderate" drinking?
Not exactly—the weekly amounts may be the same, but the daily ones are different, and the recommendations serve different purposes for different types of drinkers.
- Low-risk drinking for healthy men under age 65 is no more than 4 drinks on any day and 14 per week and for healthy women (and men over 65) is no more than 3 drinks on any day and 7 per week.
- Moderate drinking, according to the U.S. dietary guidelines, is up to 2 drinks per day for men and up to 1 drink per day for women. (Per week, this corresponds to an upper limit of 14 drinks for men and 7 for women.)
What health problems are associated with excessive alcohol use?
Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including—
Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders. Unintentional injuries, such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries.
Violence, such as child maltreatment, homicide, and suicide. Harm to a developing fetus if a woman drinks while pregnant, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Alcohol abuse or dependence.
Why are women's low-risk limits different from men's?
Research shows that women start to have alcohol-related problems at lower drinking levels than men do. One reason is that, on average, women weigh less than men. In addition, alcohol disperses in body water, and pound for pound, women have less water in their bodies than men do. So after a man and woman of the same weight drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman's blood alcohol concentration will tend to be higher, putting her at greater risk for harm.
Isn't drinking good for the heart?
For some drinkers, the answer can be "yes," depending on the amount. Regular light to moderate drinking can lower the risk for coronary heart disease, mainly among middle-aged and older adults (other factors also cut the risk, including a healthy diet and weight, exercise, and not smoking). Heavy drinking can actually increase blood pressure and damage the heart.
Can't I just prevent heart disease by taking the right vitamins?
The concept of taking vitamins to prevent heart disease is a great one – the problem is that we don't have any proof that they really do. Evidence based on nutritional surveys suggest that people who eat foods richer in vitamins E, vitamin C and other vitamins are less likely to have heart disease.
How can I make my heart disease go away?
You are asking about the potential for "regression," the process by which heart blockages can be made to partially get better. There is now evidence that this is possible in some people through a combination of lifestyle changes, exercise, diet, and when needed, cholesterol lowering. However, in general the major issue is not making heart blockages go away, rather just making sure that they don't get worse or cause another heart attack. We now have tremendous evidence that future heart attacks can be prevented, especially by aggressive treatment to lower cholesterol.
What are the warning signs of angina or a heart attack in women?
Unfortunately, many women believe that heart disease predominates in men and is less likely a threat to a woman's health than conditions like breast or ovarian cancer. The reality is that approximately 1 in 2 women will die from heart disease or stroke, and during any given year, cardiovascular disease will claim nearly twice as many lives as all forms of cancer combined.
While it is true that cardiovascular disease tends to strike men approximately 5 to 10 years earlier than in women, after menopause, the rate of cardiovascular disease in women accelerates and approaches the rate in men. Women are also at risk for doing worse after suffering a heart attack than men. Part of this may relate to the fact that women are typically older and have more hypertension when heart disease strikes and, thus, less able to withstand such damage to the body.
The typical symptoms of heart attack include chest pressure, tightness, or pain that may or may not radiate to your jaw, shoulders, or down your arms. If you are experiencing a true heart attack, these symptoms can come on at any time of the day or night, and can occur during rest or activity. The important consideration is that these chest sensations usually persist for more than 5 to 10 minutes (chest sensations resolving earlier than this time may be a warning sign not to ignore) and do not resolve with rest. Symptoms commonly associated include shortness of breath, clamminess, sweatiness and a nauseated feeling. Palpitations, light-headedness, profound fatigue, a heartburn-like sensation in the upper portion of your abdomen, confusion or agitation, and even a "heaviness" in your legs may occur.
Silent heart attacks are more common in older, typically female individuals, and those with diabetes, a history of smoking and prior heart disease. While these heart attacks are considered "silent," in reality, many individuals will complain of new ill-feelings, including shortness of breath, fatigue or nausea that arise over the span of several days.
Learning about the warning signs and ways of prevention of heart attacks is one of the first steps to fighting cardiovascular disease. Listening to your body when something does not feel right is the second. Discussing these issues with your doctor and understanding the ways of prevention will allow you to follow a personally tailored prevention program that maximally reduces your risk for the years to come.
What are normal heart rates, and how do I know if mine is too high?
Your resting heart rate is best described as the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are in a fully relaxed physical and mental state. For the typical adult (older than 18), this value usually ranges between 60 and 100 times per minute. Younger ages, however, are strongly associated with higher normal resting heart rates. Normal rates can be as high as 160 beats per minute for infants and 120 beats per minute for children. Females also tend to have slightly higher heart rates than males, as do individuals with higher body masses.
Heart rates, particularly during and after exercise, though, are also highly sensitive to a person's hydration and nutrition status. Dehydration represents a state of diminished water supply in your body. Because circulating blood is composed of approximately 83 percent water, dehydration effectively lowers the amount of blood that your heart is able to circulate with one beat, or contraction. Your heart compensates for this low "water" volume by beating more times per minute.
Occasionally, though, medical conditions and medications must also be considered if, in fact, your resting heart rate is truly high for your current age. High stress and anxiety are the most common conditions. Anemia, overactive thyroid function, diabetes, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, and any illness causing a fever can also each associate with higher-than-normal resting heart rates.
Certain stimulants that are smoked, ingested in your diet, or taken as dietary supplements or pills can cause significant increases in your heart rate without causing any other symptoms. These include nicotine (tobacco), caffeine, dietary pills such as ephedrine, and over-the-counter cold remedies such as Dristan and Sudafed.
Is type 2 diabetes curable or reversible?
At this point in time, there is no known cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. While symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be well controlled with diet and exercise in some people with type 2 diabetes, they continue to have the disease even if their blood glucose levels remain within target ranges.
What is an A1c test?
An A1c test, also called a hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, or glycosylated hemoglobin test, is a measurement of your long-term blood glucose management. The blood test, which the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends at least twice yearly, represents an average of the last three months of blood glucose levels. The ADA suggests that patients and their providers try to keep their A1c at 7% or lower, while the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) recommends a target of 6.5% or less.
I have type 2 diabetes, and just started insulin. Does that mean I'm type 1 now?
A: No. Many people with type 2 diabetes who can't adequately control their blood glucose levels with diet, exercise, or oral medications go on insulin. The type of diabetes you have is defined by the cause, not the treatment. People with type 1 diabetes have experienced beta cell destruction and make insufficient insulin to control their blood glucose levels. People with type 2 generally make enough insulin, but they are resistant to its effects. To further complicate things, people with type 1 diabetes can become insulin resistant, and people with type 2 diabetes can experience some degree of beta cell destruction. However, this usually occurs many years post-diagnosis, and doesn't change the fundamental type of diabetes you have.
How many readings do I have to take when measuring blood pressure and how do I record them. Which one do I use?
Two measurements should be taken (1-2 minutes apart), the initial value being discarded if there is a large (>10mmHg) difference between the first and subsequent readings and further measurements made.
Do you have any guidelines on the correct way to measure blood pressure?
- Stage 1 hypertension Clinic blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher and subsequent ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) daytime average or home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) average blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg or higher.
- Stage 2 hypertension Clinic blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg or higher and subsequent ABPM daytime average or HBPM average blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg or higher.
- Severe hypertension Clinic systolic blood pressure is 180 mmHg or higher or clinic diastolic blood pressure is 110 mmHg or higher.
Do you have any guidelines on the correct way to measure blood pressure?
The patient should be seated for at least 5 minutes, relaxed and not moving or speaking
• The arm must be supported at the level of the heart. Ensure no tight clothing constricts the arm
• Place the cuff on neatly with the centre of the bladder over the brachial artery. The bladder should encircle at least 80% of the arm (but not more than 100%
• Some monitors allow manual blood pressure setting selection where you choose the appropriate setting. Other monitors will automatically inflate and re-inflate to the next setting if required.
• Repeat three times and record measurement as displayed. Initially test blood pressure in both arms and use arm with highest reading for subsequent measurement.The patient should be seated for at least 5 minutes, relaxed and not moving or speaking
• The arm must be supported at the level of the heart. Ensure no tight clothing constricts the arm
• Place the cuff on neatly with the centre of the bladder over the brachial artery. The bladder should encircle at least 80% of the arm (but not more than 100%
• Some monitors allow manual blood pressure setting selection where you choose the appropriate setting. Other monitors will automatically inflate and re-inflate to the next setting if required.
• Repeat three times and record measurement as displayed. Initially test blood pressure in both arms and use arm with highest reading for subsequent measurement.
Now that I have diabetes, do I cut all sugar out of my diet?
Eating right with diabetes is more about moderation and healthy food choices then severe dietary restriction. While you do need to manage your intake of all carbohydrates (i.e., starchy vegetables and grains and cereals as well as sugar), people with diabetes can occasionally enjoy foods containing sugar as part of their overall daily meal plan. It should be remembered, however, that sugar is calorie-rich and nutrient-poor, so moderation is key. Many people with diabetes prefer to use artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes for its lower calorie content and minimal impact on blood glucose levels. A registered dietitian can help you create a meal plan that works for you.
What makes my blood sugar go up?
Blood glucose levels go high for a variety of reasons-illness, stress, injury, improper diet, and medication, to name a few. In addition, some prescription drugs taken for other conditions (e.g., estrogens and corticosteroids) can cause hyperglycemia. If your blood glucose levels are consistently running too high, talk to your doctor about possible culprits and how to adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
Why do I go to bed with normal blood sugar levels and wake up with high levels when I haven't eaten all night?
Morning highs are typically caused by one of two things: The Somogyi effect (also called rebound hyperglycemia) or Dawn Phenomenon.
With the Somogyi effect, you may be experiencing hypoglycemia (or low blood glucose episodes) during the night. In reaction to these untreated lows, your body releases stress hormones and the subsequent high blood glucose levels that you're seeing in the morning. The Dawn Phenomenon is an early-morning (4:00 to 8:00 AM) natural rise in blood glucose levels that is caused by a release of hormones as your body prepares to meet the day.
Sometimes these morning highs can be avoided by a bedtime snack at night or other adjustments in insulin or medication. Talk to your doctor about any unexplained irregularities in blood glucose levels and how you might adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
Why Should I Be Concerned About Cholesterol?
Too much cholesterol in your body means that you have an increased risk of getting cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease. If you have too much cholesterol in your body, the cholesterol can build up on the walls of the arteries that carry blood to your heart. This buildup, which occurs over time, causes less blood and oxygen to get to your heart. This can cause chest pain and heart attacks.
What's the Difference between "Good" and "Bad" Cholesterol?
HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as good cholesterol. HDL takes the bad cholesterol out of your blood and keeps it from building up in your arteries. LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as bad cholesterol because it can build up on the walls of your arteries and increase your chances of getting cardiovascular disease. When being tested for high cholesterol, you want a high HDL number and a low LDL number.
At What Age Should People Begin Having Their Cholesterol Checked?
It is important to have your cholesterol level checked when you are young, since clogging of the arteries (atherosclerosis) is a gradual process that takes many years. Total cholesterol should be measured at least every five years starting at age 20.
Note: If you have high cholesterol and your doctor has told you there may be an underlying genetic cause, you may want to have your children, under age 20, get their cholesterol levels tested. Talk to your children's health care providers about cholesterol testing.
What kinds of problems are caused by high cholesterol?
High cholesterol may cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which can lead to narrowed coronary arteries to the heart and chest pain (angina) or heart attack.
Narrowed carotid arteries that supply blood to the brain may cause a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke (CVA).
Narrowed arteries to the legs can cause pain with walking (claudication) which is a symptom of peripheral artery disease.
How does smoking affect reproductive health in women?
Women who smoke have more difficulty becoming pregnant and have a higher risk of never becoming pregnant. Those who smoke during pregnancy also have a greater chance of complications, including placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta grows too close to the opening of the uterus, and placental abruption, a condition in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus.
In addition to complications, women who smoke during pregnancy are at higher risk for premature birth, a low birth weight infant, stillbirth, and infant mortality.
How does smoking affect reproductive health in men?
Although only a small number of studies have looked at the relation between smoking and erectile dysfunction, research findings suggest that smoking may be associated with an increased risk for this condition. More studies are needed, however, before researchers can conclude that smoking is causally related to erectile dysfunction.
Research also suggests that cigarette smoking may affect the amount of semen and sperm produced and adversely affect sperm quality.
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The Chancel Window Unveiled
Since their arrival from Germany in the 1860s, the painted glass chancel windows have been a subject of debate within King's Chapel's congregation. Should it remain in its place, be covered with heavy cloth or shutters, or be removed entirely, as several other painted chancel windows have been, since they were first installed in the 1860s? Do the windows infuse our sanctuary with sacred hues, or do the windows clash with the design of the church? Opinions varied widely then, as they still may today. To learn more about their fascinating history, read a sermon - "The Window at King's Chapel" - offered by our Minister Emeritus Carl Scovel on the subject in 1986, by clicking here.


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Even as our Berling Wall crumbles, a phantom takes its place. Years swallowed by a vacuum cannot be replaced and represents an unfulfilled history, that cannot be retraced. A face and voice familiar, yet foreign, at the same time underlies the change, and a battered trust wears scars like a badge of wisdom enlightened to the fact that there are things that may never change. © October 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
Born Again
She's embarked on a new life. She's born again. But how nice it would be to meet the ghost of her former self And maybe even taste the foods she no longer keeps on the shelf. Alas, the hand I am dealt does little for my nourishment, But dignified, I accept the punishment every time she comes around, of knowing that she'll probably never come around. © 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
Centre of Attention
She's the centre of attention. You can feel the tension in the air. There may just be a testosterone fuelled eruption to settle the affair. But she's without a care. She relishes being the prize. To bathe in their covetous eyes is more intoxicating than one may realise. And this, may just be where the danger lies. © July 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
Self Pleasure
If one is not against the idea of self pleasure then it's a small leap to seek the assistance of another. In the grand scheme of things there is little difference between your fingers and mine except maybe a freer mind with which to absorb the sensation, the fuller, deeper penetrations and oral stimulation made possible by the availability of a wider array of instrumentation. If you've never thought of it this way, let me be the prophet to bring you this revelation! © July 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
Black Hole
She absorbs my energy like a black hole, such that the internal reactions are unknown. She could be such a beacon of light, I know, If only she'd let herself glow And illuminate the scripts that her soul makes so that we could delight in the fruits conceived when souls mate. Maybe she thinks that these are tracks that only fools trace, But sometimes the distinction between folly and wisdom is just a matter of taste. © July 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
She can't be all spirit. She must have a human side. She can't be unfeeling. She must have desires. She can't be all seeing. There must be blind spots, in which one may hide. Or maybe she's invincible, but one never knows, until one tries. © July 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
Does love become difficult to pin down when it's under contract? Do hearts crave fresh blood to keep their rhythms on track? Do they shackle their own feet to beat their wings into submission? Is it futile, such a mission? © June 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
She's my nutrition. Her scarcity stunts my growth; but there's little chance of salvation for, to her, I am a malignant growth that gets under her skin then infects her brain and turns her body into an inferno of carnal fever. She refuses the antidote and, in exile, finds ways to cope while I waste away hanging from her murderous rope. © June 2014 Kelvin S. Pompey
Staking Claim
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The media/ youth platforms was held on Wednesday 8th July at the Cresta Golfview Hotel in Lusaka. A total of 64 participants consisting of media experts from a majority of media houses and youth from various environmental institutions and organisations attended a joint session which aimed at informing them of the actual status of water resources in Zambia. This joint session also provided them with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the work of SADC at the regional and national level.
The youth forum and media training were both officially opened by Ms Agnes Musunga, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sport who was delighted to have been invited to the meeting. She acknowledged the great importance of youth and media in anything that involves development and economic growth but most importantly, sustainability. According to her, "youth are the spearhead of tomorrow and therefore it is important to involve them in decision making". She further alluded to the media's critical role in disseminating information and hence the need of media to be accurately informed on current status of issues. She was hopeful that the meeting would reinforce the involvement of youth and media in monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the decisions and national instruments such as policies and strategic action plans.
Youth Representative Evans Tembo gave a declaration on behalf of his fellow youth. He stated that despite the fact that youth in Zambia constitute more than 65% of the total population and in spite of their notable interest and passion on water resources management matters, their involvement at high levels of decision making is not yet clearly established. He assured that youth involvement could lead to innovation and creativity at all levels of decisions implementation.
Mr Christopher Chileshe gave a brief overview on the water resources in Zambia emphasizing that the growing population and the obsolete infrastructure were somehow putting strain on the effectiveness of developing and managing water resources in a sustainable way. He also mentioned that the impacts of climate change were being greatly felt in Zambia causing low river levels and ultimately resulting on low hydropower generation and power shortage in various regions of the country.
The youth had fruitful and high level discussions and were able to form a structure of 9, which they decided to call Zambia Youth20 Network. They identified key thematic areas which they deemed priorities according to their own context. Long-term capacity building topped the list, followed training and innovation.
The main national dialogue was held on 9th and 10th July at the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia. This second leg of the event was officially opened by Honourable Charles Zulu who reiterated that the theme "From Vision to Action" was about supporting member states to mark the strategic directions in relations with IWRM. He was further delighted that media and youth had been trained through the course of the event to that effect and informed over the last day of this important event. "Increase media capacity to integrate WRM and report accurately on water issues at local, national and regional level based on a factual analysis would be critical to accurate adaptation to climate change in our context", said Hon. Charles Zulu. He mentioned the fact that many infrastructure projects were being taken upon at national level and that the assistance of SADC would be greatly appreciated in that regard. The national consultations brought together 55 stakeholders from various organisations as well as the Zambian government who vibrantly ensured that their voices were heard and their needs catered for in the process of developing the RSAP iV which will be implemented from 2016 to 2020.
The event resulted in fruitful deliberations and contributions which Dr Kenneth Msibi, SADC representative, assured of the incorporation along with those of all the SADC member states.


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Today is a one of the bleakest humpdays of my life. Not really for any personal reasons, although the employment waiting game is getting very wearisome. I thought a college degree and Americorp were supposed to help. I wasn't actually naive enough to believe that it would be the key to the door of opportunity like so many people say. Often, I feel those experiences harm my chances when applying for many jobs, mainly food and administrative assistant positions. The employer feels you will only stick around until something better comes along, so why waste resources bringing in person and training them. Instead, the employer hires someone else instead.
No, most of the bleakness comes from the weather outside. Here is what I'm dealing with today. Come on May, this is bush league April weather. Obama, I need a weather bailout. I guess it is time to battle the rain drops and chilly air for a chicken walk to the store.
Today, I have more fine Brazilian music I found in some obscure corner of the internet. Banda Black Rio's Gafieira Universal is a collection of their material.
Banda Black Rio: "GAFIEIRA UNIVERSAL" 1978
1 Chega mais (Imaginei você dançando) (Luiz Carlos Batera – Valdecir Nei)
2 Vidigal (Valdecir Nei – Oberdan)
3 Gafieira Universal (Barrosinho – Cláudio Steverson)
4 Tico-tico no fubá (Zequinha de Abreu)
5 Ibeijada (Barrosinho – Cláudio Stevenson)
6 Rio de fevereiro (Oberdan Magalhães – Hélio Matheus)
7 Dança do dia (Jorjão – Barrosinho)
8 Samboreando (Luiz Carlos Batera – Oberdan Magalhães)
9 Cravo e canela (Milton Nascimento – Ronaldo Bastos)
10 Expresso Madureira (Jorjão – Cláudio Stevenson)
Valdecir Nei: Baixo e cuica
Jorjao: Fender, mini-moog, clavinete, orgao Hammond, Oberheim e vocal
Oberdan Magalhaes: Sax Tenor e flauta
Barrosinho: Trumpet
Lucio: Trombone Baixo
Luiz Carlos Batera: Bateria, percusao e vocal
Claudia Stevenson: Guitarras
Bebeto: Percussao
Carlinhos "Pandeiro de Ouro": Pandeiro e cuica em "Tico Tico no Furba"
e Pandeiro em "Gafieira Universal"
Cristina Berio: Xilofone em "Gafieira Universal"


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HRSA's strategic partnerships build and promote relationships between federal and non-federal entities to provide high quality, innovative, and coordinated training and technical assistance (T/TA) to health centers. Strategic partners at the national, state, and regional levels support improved quality and operational outcomes across the Health Center Program by:
- Overseeing and developing Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) grants, National Cooperative Agreements (NCAs), Primary Care Association (PCA) cooperative agreements, and TA consultant contracts;
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- Enhancing the understanding of key policy and programmatic issues impacting health centers; and
- Strengthening and expanding internal and external partnerships with BPHC, HRSA, HHS, and other federal entities for quality improvement impact.
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HCCNs are groups of health centers working together to improve clinical practices by making health information technology easier for patients and providers to use, increasing the security of patient information and using data to improve patient care. The networks help health centers to improve value-based care.
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National Cooperative Agreements (NCAs) are formed with national organizations that receive HRSA funds to help health centers and look-alikes improve quality and operational performance outcomes.
Primary Care Associations (PCAs) are state or regional nonprofit organizations that use HRSA funds to provide training and technical assistance to safety-net providers.
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The National Advisory Council on Migrant Health advises, consults, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the HRSA Administrator, concerning the organization, operation, selection, and funding of migrant health centers and other entities assisted under section 330(g) of the Public Health Service Act.


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