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Farang's unique premises are supremely well-suited for corporate events large or small. We are fully licensed seven days a week and can seat up to 200 guests.
Farang is the perfect setting for corporate events. Mingle parties, product launches, mini-exhibitions, fashion shows and wine tastings are just a few examples of the kinds of gatherings you can host at Farang.
Company events in a unique setting
Farang is quartered in what was once the Stockholm Electric Company's Tulestation, a 700 square meter industrial space which provides a unique frame for your corporate event. We have preserved the original industrial shell then added an interior of dark wood and other natural materials to form a remarkable rustic milieu.
The entrance opens up into a cocktail bar with seating for fifty. The bar's community table is surrounded by lounge groups and is a perfect match for a variety of occasions.
How big is your event?
The high-ceilinged, 25-meter-long machine room is the heart of the restaurant, a zone especially well-suited to corporate events, but we have some smaller spaces at your disposal as well. The main dining room is surrounded by lower-ceilinged more intimate settings as well as a back bar and an open kitchen. Here, as a guest, you have a front-row seat from which to follow the creative process in the kitchen.
What time of day did you have in mind? We can serve breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for menu suggestions or, better still, to arrange to drop by and take a closer look at our premises and consider the possibilities offered by its airy dining room, open kitchen and two bars.
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Get in touch with us to find out what we can do to make your corporate event a memorable one. Make an appointment and we will be happy to take you on a personal tour of our premises. Together, we can devise the best possible plan for your event.
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God, the Universe, and Where I Fit In
Laurie Ann Levin
|About the Book
For me, spirituality is the ability to be awed through your connection to creation, to know your purpose, and to be of service – all to find faith, hope, and inner peace. This is the very heart of what I call soul communion. I knew that, on itsMoreFor me, spirituality is the ability to be awed through your connection to creation, to know your purpose, and to be of service – all to find faith, hope, and inner peace. This is the very heart of what I call soul communion. I knew that, on its face, this sounded esoteric and mystical, but it was already threaded into the fabric of most peoples lives.After all, who hasnt prayed to a loved one who has died, talked to them, and asked them for emotional and spiritual guidance? Our stumbling block is that we talk, say a quick Amen, and never wait around to listen.Soul communion is teaching ourselves how to wait around and listen. We believe in the spiritual realm, yet at the same time we shut ourselves off from it. We pray for help and then dont allow it to help us.-From Chapter 17In God, the Universe, and Where I Fit In, Laurie Ann Levin, Psy.D., shares her extraordinary life story and illustrates how we can tap into the divine guidance that is always available to us.As a child, Levin knew she was psychic. Still she stifled her gifts, dimming the divine aspects of herself in order to be accepted by conservative parents, her friends, and her husband. As a rising Hollywood agent, making connections with stars like Madonna and Michael Jackson took precedence over making connections with the other side.When her career bubble burst—as many of them do—her mother was losing her battle with cancer. By calling on her intuitive gifts, Levin helped her mother transition to the other side and, in the process, experienced a psychic awakening. She embarked on a spiritual odyssey that blew apart everything she thought she knew about God, the universe, and where we all fit in—in this life and the next. Through her incredible journey she found true love in an unlikely way and pioneered a new approach of healing that bridges psychology with spirituality.For those who feel like they are wandering through life aimlessly, or that events are random rather than related, Levin makes clear that the universe is full of connection and that a crisis or a change can be viewed as a cosmic wake-up call to a new way to live.

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What is MLM Attraction Marketing? And how does it work? One of the hottest concepts in network marketing in 2013 and beyond is attraction marketing. If you do an internet search, you will find tens of thousands of network marketing blogs all praising attraction marketing. Obviously, attraction marketing is a smart idea, IF you know what you are doing.
The Truth
Although the principles of MLM Attraction Marketing make sense, very few people achieve success and build a large sales organization using attraction marketing. It can be done, but most people don't get the results they want with attraction marketing.
In my opinion, the reason this happens is that very few people can find creative ways to be different from everyone else. Most people follow the exact same approach as everyone else. What I mean by that is most people teach network marketing tips on their blog or website, but most people talk about the same subjects and ideas. Rather than be unique, they play it safe and copy everyone else. This creates an endless flood of competition and makes it harder to rank high in the search engines.
Tips for Success
To be successful with MLM Attraction Marketing, you must find ways to be different than your competition. Rather than talk about everything network marketing related, you should zero in your focus and become a guru about one specific topic or theme, within the network marketing industry. Several examples include:
• Online Lead Generation
• Building Capture Page
• Auto-Responder Training
• Selling Products
• Sponsoring Business Builders
• Newspaper Advertising
• Building Depth in an Organization
• Blogging
• And so Forth
Rather than having a blog that talks about everything, why not have a blog or website about a niche within the network marketing industry? I think this would help you achieve better results, in a shorter amount of time.
On the other hand, you could also focus on your company's products, or the benefits of using the products. For instance, if your company sells weight loss products, you could start a weight loss blog. Or you could pick a smaller niche within the weight loss business, such as "natural weight loss" or "herbal weight loss."
Common Mistakes and Problems
One common mistake using MLM Attraction Marketing is people who fake their success. Personally, I think it's wrong to mislead your visitors about your success. Rather than coming across as a know it all, why not keep it real with people? In other words, you should be honest with your prospects and website visitors. Just be honest and genuine and follow the golden rule.
Another major problem with MLM Attraction Marketing is that most people don't stick with it long enough to succeed. To really succeed, you need a written game-plan, a mentor, a willingness to work, and the ability to persevere. Even if you are good at what you do, it will probably take you several years to succeed with MLM Attraction Marketing. It definitely won't happen overnight. I've been going at it full-time for almost four years and I am just now really starting to figure things out.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, MLM Attraction Marketing is a great strategy to grow your network marketing business. Your key to success is to differentiate yourself from everyone else online and find creative ways to reach your target audience. The best way to do that is to pick a narrow niche within the MLM Industry and become an expert in that specific niche. Simply put, you must position yourself as an expert and attract others into your business.
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An Analysis of the Maine Solid Waste Management Hierarchy and Recommendation For Future Implementation
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Publication Date
Spring 2015
The current Solid Waste Management Hierarchy does not adequately deter land disposal of waste in Maine. In this paper, I analyze the Maine State Solid Waste Management Hierarchy as it reads in Title 38 M.R.S.A. § 2101, found in Appendix B. The purpose of this paper is to address the hierarchy's issues, as well as to offer additions to the hierarchy that will help in its goal of reducing solid waste landfilled. In this paper I analyze the original intentions of the hierarchy when it was enacted, and addresses the faults within the hierarchy that do not aid these intentions in their realization. Utilizing both a recent case involving the Municipal Review Committee's desire for a new landfill in the State of Maine as well as survey results pertaining to current state municipal solid waste policies, the failure of the hierarchy to call for adherence is demonstrated. In this paper I recommend a framework that the government should utilize to (a) construct a "landfill tax" to implement as part of the hierarchy, (b) create a landfill credit system to incentivize landfill operators to implement extra diversion efforts, and (c) utilize the funds gathered from the landfill tax to give aid to municipalities to strengthen their local recycling and diversion efforts. This recommendation is only the very first step in the process of enacting change, and the paper identifies some of the next actions that would need to occur.
Recommended Citation
Steven, Jaime, "An Analysis of the Maine Solid Waste Management Hierarchy and Recommendation For Future Implementation" (2015). Honors College. 228.


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We evaluate all used and new products on our shelves by keeping up on all recalled or retrofitted items and ensuring all meet current safety standards. Any recalled product is immediately pulled from the store shelf.
Our staff members are knowledgeable about child safety and committed to providing a safe environment to shop, and safe products to buy. The following are links to the websites of our safety partners for you to visit for additional information.
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R With PowerBI: A Step-by-Step Guide
R With PowerBI: A Step-by-Step Guide
An in-depth guide to integrating your R scripts with Microsoft's PowerBI software to create eye-popping visualizations for your data.
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There's been a lot of interest everywhere on how to integrate R scripts with Microsoft PowerBI dashboards. Here is a step by step guide to this.
Lets assume that you have some readymade R code available, for example, with the ggplot2 library. Lets use the following scripts to perform analytics using CHOL data.
Open R studio or R Package (CRAN) & install ggplot2 library first.
- Paste the following R script and execute it:
- Next, execute the following pieces of R code to find out the binwidth argument using the 'qplot()' function:
- Lets get some help from the hist() function in R:
- Now, add an I() function for nested colors:
- Next, adjust ggplot2 a little by using the following code:
- Plot a bar graph with the following code:
- Next, open the PowerBI desktop tool. You can download it for free from this link. Now, click on the Get Data tab to start exploring and connect with an R dataset.
- Next, you can also choose the 'custom R visual' in PowerBI desktop visualizations and provide the required R scripts to build visuals and finally click 'Run'.
- Build all the R function visuals by following the same steps and save the dashboard.
- You can refresh an R script in Power BI Desktop. When you refresh an R script, Power BI Desktop runs the R script again in the Power BI Desktop environment.
chol <- read.table(url("http://assets.datacamp.com/blog_assets/chol.txt""), header = TRUE)
#Take the column "AGE" from the "chol" dataset and make a histogram it
qplot(chol$AGE , geom = "histogram")
ggplot(data-chol, aes(chol$AGE)) + geom_histogram()
You should be able to see the visual output like this.
geom = "histogram",
binwidth = 0.5)
#Lets take help from hist() function
binwidth = 0.5,
main = "Histogram for Age",
xlab = "Age",
#Add col argument, I() function where nested color.
binwidth = 0.5,
main = "Histogram for Age",
xlab = "Age",
#Adjusting ggplot
ggplot(data=chol, aes(chol$AGE)) +
geom_histogram(breaks=seq(20, 50, by = 2),
alpha = .2) +
labs(title="Histogram for Age") +
labs(x="Age", y="Count") +
xlim(c(18,52)) +
#Plotting Bar Graph
binwidth = 0.5,
main = "Bar Graph for Mort",
xlab = "Mort",
If you already have R installed on the same system as PowerBI, you just need to paste the R scripts in the code pen. Otherwise you need to install R in the system where you are using the PowerBI desktop like this:
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The Journal of Ethical Educational Leadership archives each published manuscript independently, by number. The year of publication determines the Volume Number.
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Vol.6,No.3: Kemman, H. & Clayton, J. (2019). The conceptions and practices secondary principals use to promote and maintain ethical relationships.
Vol.6, No.4: White, J.W., Slate, J.R., Moore, G.W., Lunenburg, F.C. (2019). Inequities in the number of days assigned to an exclusionary discipline consequence as a function of the ethnicity / race of Texas middle school girls: A multiyear, statewide investigation.
Vol.5, No.1: Ambrose, A.R., Moore, G.W., Slate, J.R., Martinez-Garcia, C. (2018). Differences in general education development recipient rates as a function of high school size for students of poverty: A Texas multiyear, statewide study.
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Seven Women
Seven Women - Social Enterprise
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About Our Store:
Seven Women sells carefully handcrafted products made to Fair Trade standards. The entire proceeds from all sales is sent back to fund skills training for disadvantaged women in Nepal to help them create a sustainable future.
The Story Behind the Store:
Seven Women is an incorporated not for profit organisation, socially and economically empowering marginalised and disabled women in Nepal through skills training and employment.
Our public speaking engagements, fundraising events, donations and sales of goods raise funds to support our centres in Nepal.
We began in 2009 as a grass roots development project to create change for seven women who were found operating out of a tin shed and enduring harsh discrimination as a result of being disabled.
Seven Women founder Stephanie Woollard first met these women and invested in training in the hope that gaining a skill would give them a means to earn an income. Steph now designs what is sold herself and funds the project through the sale of the women's hand-made products.
Through a dedicated and passionate team we have been able to establish two centres in Nepal which have trained and employed over 550 women.
Recently, we have worked in rural Nepal developing greenhouse projects and funding tailoring training to enable marginalised women from 10 different villages to develop local income streams.


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STATĒRA – The Balanced Life
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Now that spring is around the corner, we are suddenly stricken by the urge to spend as much time as possible outdoors.
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Porridge must be my ultimate breakfast option, my go to meal when it's cold or hot. I have tried many different porridge options, but this has to be my all tume favorite recipe.


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Nomadic hunters and herdsmen in Kazakhstan are trying to save one of the rarest dog breeds in the world: the Tazy, which is also called the Kazakh greyhound.
For centuries, the pastoral nomads of (more…)
Nomadic hunters and herdsmen in Kazakhstan are trying to save one of the rarest dog breeds in the world: the Tazy, which is also called the Kazakh greyhound.
For centuries, the pastoral nomads of (more…)
The launch of the Cornell Estimated Breeding website is predicted to help dog owners and breeders to better understand the issues surrounding hip and elbow health in some purebred dogs.
On the site, the public and stud dog breeders can (more…)
A five-year-old Stabyhoun named Rikje has been beaming with pride after giving birth to 10 healthy puppies. What makes this story so special is the fact that Stabyhouns (more…)
As the leading UK animal welfare charity, the RSPCA is relied on to prevent animal cruelty and assist with the rescue and health of animals.
Millions of pets have been re-homed and adopted (more…)
For dog owners, breeding a dog can be a worthwhile investment, but it's not easy. Catherine Jane Pennington, who has been breeding Labradors on and off for the last 20 years, can testify that there's a lot of work necessary for the successful breeding of Labradors.
To encourage the greatest safety for the dog and maximise the eventual gains, there are a number of points to take into account before breeding a Labrador.
Ultimately, the breeding mantra of Catherine Jane Pennington is: 'Healthy dogs mean healthy puppies'.
With this in mind, owners should have a vet check the health of their Lab before deciding on a stud or bitch (also referred to as the 'dam'). Naturally, the dog chosen should be in full health and form, clear of common parasites and owners should be sure that both animals (more…)
Dogs have always been the perfect companion but Carol Evans, a grandmother from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, has noticed the potential that canines have for assisting people with blindness and partial sight. As if being a grandmother isn't enough, Mrs Evans is also devoting her time to breeding puppies for the Guide Dogs charity. (more…)
Most people have genuine reasons and good intentions when thinking about becoming a dog breeder. A good breeder should be judged on their concern for the dogs and for the decisions that they make when it comes to breeding dogs, rather than necessarily for the calibre of dogs that you breed. Of course, you will be judged on this but being a responsible dog breeder is much more than that.
A responsible dog breeder should take all the care possible to ensure the dogs they breed end up in good homes. As well as caring for the puppies in your own home and ensuring that time is invested in making (more…)
In praise of the good old fashioned mutt.
Much has been made recently of various dog breeds, large, small and ridiculously tiny. There is also a growing interest in specific cross breeds such as the labradoodle. Has the poor mongrel been forgotten in all this made-to-measure designer dogdom?
There are many great looking pooches out there of mixed parentage and each one is going to be unique, some of the most engaging looking pups are the result of a chance meeting and rescue centres are overflowing with great dogs passed over in favour of the pure breed in the next cage.
Dogs that can trace their ancestry back are often related, some diseases and defects have become inherent to particular breeds, and mongrels often have a better resistance to doggy diseases.
Mongrel or not, the same principles apply when it comes to finding your ideal dog. See the parents (if known), or if you are going to re-home a rescue dog, talk to the staff at the centre. Be wary of small ads that are offering dogs "free to a good home", make sure that the dog is not a problem animal that the present owners are trying to offload.
A word of caution if you are taking on a pup of unknown provenance, pups grow and there is no telling how big your new friend will be when fully grown, as you will have no point of reference. Beware of throwbacks, mongrel parents of small stature have been known to produce much larger offspring. If a large dog is going to be a problem play safe and get a pure or cross breed.
It is always important to choose a reputable dog breeder if you are going to buy a puppy. Supporting irresponsible dog breeding will only serve to perpetuate bad practices which can ultimately be harmful to the dogs.
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New York officials have said that a US man, who bred his dogs on his own premises, will not face cruelty charges after losing around 20 Italian Mastiffs in a fire in his 20-by-20-foot shed in his backyard.
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Pillows are known to be a person's best friend when trying to sleep. The most important thing to have while sleeping is a pillow. There are various sizes available, and you should only choose the one that is best for you.
Many people experience several issues with their necks or back due to using the wrong pillow. Always make sure that you use the right pillow for yourself, or many problems can occur.
Getting a good night's sleep is vital for good health. Therefore, you need to be certain that you sleep properly. To benefit yourself with peaceful sleep, look for an appropriately-sized pillow that is the right type for you, as this is what matters most.
Everyone has their own needs and comforts, which can be applied to the various types of pillows and how well the pillows are constructed.
Different Pillow Sizes and Descriptions
- Standard pillow
The standard pillow size is the most common type of pillow and is an average pillow size. It is sized at 20" x 26". They are known to be the smallest of the sleeping pillows. They are mostly associated with twin or double beds, as two of these pillows fit perfectly on each side of a double bed. Three pillows fit best on a king-size bed.
While you are choosing a pillow for yourself, keep in mind that you may find it a bit difficult to find pillowcases for standard pillows. Many of the pillowcases you see will come with a label mentioning they are for standard/queen size these can effectively be used for these pillows.
- Queen pillow
Queen pillow size is longer than standard pillows. They typically measure at 20" x 30". A lot of people infer that if they have a queen-size bed, then their pillows should also be queen-size. Most of the times this is not the case, and many manufacturers use standard pillows. Many manufacturers don't even make pillowcases this size. Two pillows fit perfectly side by side on a queen bed.
While you are buying a pillowcase, you will notice that there are only standard/queen-size pillowcases to choose from. Your pillowcases will fit perfectly, and no ends will be seen hanging out.
- King pillow
King pillow size is usually 20" x 36" in size. They fit perfectly on your king-size bed. Two pillows are needed for a one-bed set. King pillows are too big, and most people avoid using them, as they have extra length and are cumbersome. People prefer to sleep on smaller pillows that make them feel comfortable and much cozier.
King pillows are commonly used for decorative purposes, as well, as they look quite nice while lying on a bed. They also provide extra support on the sides of the bed.
- Euro pillow
Euro pillow size is square in shape and are 26" x 26" in measurement. Euro pillows are placed at the head of the bed. You can use only one on a twin bed or two or three on a full queen-size bed. Three or four pillows are normally placed on the king-size bed.
- Boudoir pillows
These are conventional pillows that are used for decorative purposes. They are mostly placed on a sofa for the sake of aesthetics, and occasionally they are placed to rest one's back on. Their size is 12" x 16". The size is perfect for a sofa set, as it is square in shape and sets well.
Does Pillow Size Matter?
Pillow size does matter; the right size is key to a good night's sleep. A lot of people make their own decisions and choose their pillow sizes based on how they look.
People might prefer the ones which seem bigger, perhaps because they find them to be much cuddlier and to look nicer when placed on a bed. Or perhaps someone may prefer delicate pillows that are not very fluffy and take up less space in your bedroom. The amount of headspace on your pillow is essential.
If you have a habit of fidgeting around a lot at night, then a king size pillow is right for you. Having a pillow that is the wrong size is a pure pain in the neck and should be avoided. When you use the wrong pillow, it will push your head forward, causing spinal problems.
If you sleep on your sides, the amount your head is pushed towards the sides of your pillow should be not too much or too little. Do not choose your pillow based on aesthetics or on the size of your bed. Focus more on what your body requires.
Are You Using The Right Pillow Size?
To find out if you are using a pillow of the right size is not an easy task; you may need to track your sleeping cycle determine whether the pillow size you use is suitable for you.
There are various ways to tell if now is the time to buy a pillow that is the accurate size:
- Waking up in the middle of the night due to pain in the neck or back
- Feeling restless when you wake up the next morning
- Head or neck stays jammed for a while in the morning
- Pain in head
- Experiencing lousy sleep
- A lot of snoring
If you experience any of these symptoms, then you may want to consult your doctor to be determining which type and size of the pillow will suit you best.
We are usually unaware of the types of pillows available on the market, and this results in our having aching backs or spinal cord problems.
How Are Pillows Constructed?
The way pillows are constructed, is unique. Pillows are filled with a foam material, such as feathers, latex, or plastic fibers. In the old days, pillow filling was straw, but these pillows were uncomfortable and are no longer used.
These days, feathers are used, which makes for a quite comfortable pillow. The advantage of these feathers is that they transform into the shape you want and are known to now be in wide use today. Buckwheat pillows are used in abundance in Asia.
How Often Should You Buy a New Pillow?
A fundamental question that arises is when one should change their pillow. It is usually suggested that pillows should be changed every 2-3 years. The pillowcase should obviously be changed weekly. Pillow protectors can be used with the pillow so that your pillow is not affected by sweat, moisture, and all sorts of bacteria.
Pillows do not cost a lot of money if you buy the normal feathered ones, but certainly, some orthopedic pillows do cost a lot. Therefore, ordinary pillows are changed every year, but if orthopedic pillows are used, you may be more apt to improve them.
More: 15 Best Pillows 2020
Different Pillow Types
There are various types of pillows that you can choose from; some pillows that are used in daily life are listed below:
- Contour pillow
This is a type of pillow that is specially shaped up for back and side sleepers. The middle of this pillow curves down, which provides you with proper support for your head. Materials like buckwheat, memory foam, or water can be used to make contour pillows. It helps in cradling your neck and provides firm support all over.
A proper posture is obtained if you sleep with this pillow. The best feature of this pillow is its ability to alleviate snoring; you will no longer snore all night long.
- Down pillow
If you prefer sleeping on a soft pillow, then this pillow is the best choice for you. Down pillows are filled with a lot of delicate fluff that is obtained from the bellies of waterfowl. Stomach sleepers gain the most from this pillow, as do those who prefer pillows that are cushiony.
These pillows are easily washable and are long-lasting, as well. They are even lighter than feather pillows. Down pillows are breathable and reduce perspiration during sleep. They are costly and require a lot of shaking and fluffing whenever out of shape.
More: Best Pillow for Combination Sleepers
- Latex pillow
Latex pillows are costly, as they are made up of latex rubber harvested from rubber trees, which grows on plantations in tropical countries. Such pillows are unique in own their way, as they are ideal for those people who have allergies or may have a lot of neck and back problems.
They are made up of 100% organic material. They also keep the bugs and dust mites as far away from you as possible. The best thing about this pillow is that it molds itself according to your head and neck, which keeps you very comfortable as you sleep.
- Buckwheat pillow
These pillows are stuffed with hulls of buckwheat, which is the husks that protect the kernels. This wheat has dust, so it is roasted to get rid of all the dirt from the field, and then placed accordingly into the pillowcase.
It is renewable and long-lasting, so you don't have to be worried about changing your pillow very often. The best thing about this pillow is that it provides natural air circulation between the hulls, which is ideal for sleeping in all temperatures. It is a bit heavier than other pillows.
- Water pillow
Water pillows are partially filled with water. The top part of these pillows is made up of polyester, and the bottom portion is cushioned well with water. Usually, they are larger than other pillows. Water levels are adjusted according to need.
- Microbead pillow
In micro bead pillows, the filling consists of round polystyrene beads, which are known as microbeads. What we find in bean bags is what is present in these pillows, but these beads are smaller in size. The outer fabric of the pillow is made of a soft, elastic material. It has good airflow and conforms to the shape of your neck and head.
- Feather pillows
Feather pillows have been used for a very long time. They are the softest among all pillows and are loved for this cause. They are durable and lightweight. Also, they are very flexible and give you the superior softness of all times.
It is important to note that these pillows require special maintenance and may develop an odor with the passage of time. If you are allergic to feathers, then you should avoid such pillows. They also produce some minor sounds when you move at night which can be disruptive.
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How Does A Pillow Affect Your Sleep?
Comfortable sleep is due to the right sort of pillow. If you prefer a soft pillow, then you should always try adding a little bit of height to maximize back support, as the pillow squashes down when it is a bit light.
It is essential to choose your pillow size and shape based on the position in which you sleep. Make sure that the gap between your head and body remains filled to keep your neck in place. Your head and spine should be aligned, too.
If you are a person who sleeps on their sides, then your sleeping pillow should be firm. A back sleeper needs a pillow that gives support to the neck and back. Resting on the stomach wall requires a low pillow, and a soft pillow can be used.
It is highly beneficial to use an appropriately-sized pillow. Some pillows are used only for decorative purposes, and you should avoid using them for sleeping.
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Deloitte's Transaction Services team has enjoyed a buoyant 12 months, completing 18 transactions in 2015, worth in excess of £2bn.
This year has seen the firm advise on a number of cross-border deals.
This includes providing financial and tax due diligence on the £550m acquisition of UK-based meat substitute product company Quorn Foods by Philippine-based food products manufacturer Monde Nissin.
This is part of a growing trend, with UK companies increasingly attracting interest from overseas buyers.
According to Deloitte's 2015 M&A Update, the number of inbound UK deals has increased by 10.6 per cent over the last year, with deal values trebling over the same period.
The US remains the largest inbound investor in UK companies, with 181 deals completed in the first half of 2015. This is followed closely by Europe with 152, while Asia and the Middle East remain some way behind.
The interest from America is also highlighted in in the deals the Deloitte TS team advised on, including financial and tax due diligence on various acquisitions made by American real estate investment trust Welltower in the UK care home and hospital sector.
The north west team has also acted on outbound deals to North America including buy side due diligence for NES Global Talent on their acquisition of Sure Flow based in Canada.
Led by partner Jodi Birkett , Deloitte's Transaction Services team has specialisms in healthcare and financial services, provided by directors Paul Maddison and Dan Wright. Director Paul Leather heads up the team's focus on capital market transactions.
Financial services deals led by Deloitte's north west team include Equistone's £50m management buyout of Liverpool-based financial services company Wealth at Work from Palatine Private Equity , advising on Chesnara plc's acquisition of the Waard Group and the £16m acquisition of Colemans CTTS by diversified financial services business Fairpoint Group .
The team has also advised on a number of healthcare deals, including the £83m acquisition of Synexus by LDC, the acquisition of Croatia-listed Genera DD by Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc and the purchase of CXR Biosciences by Concept Life Sciences.
Other notable deals include the acquisition of hotel reservations website LateRooms by travel company Cox and Kings.
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Despite repeated requests from the East Valley NAACP and Black Lives Matter Phoenix, Governor Doug Ducey has stubbornly refused to remove Confederate memorials from state grounds — even in the wake of the recent white supremacist attack in Charlottesville.
So on Tuesday afternoon, after watching the president claim that there were "very fine people on both sides" in Charlottesville, Rebecca Olsen McHood decided to take matters into her own hands.
"I was just so outraged by Trump's press conference," the Gilbert-based activist tells Phoenix New Times. "I thought, I have to do something."
That's when she got the idea to turn the Confederate memorial at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, outside the Arizona Capitol, into the world's largest participation trophy.
McHood is white, so she checked with a handful of her nonwhite friends and asked if it was too soon. They assured her that it wasn't. She immediately got to work crafting two banners that say "2nd Place Participant" and "You lost, get over it." Then she and friend drove over to the Capitol.
"I wasn't sure what was going to happen — I wasn't sure if people were convening at Confederate monuments around the state or not," she says. "I know we have some white power people who like to have little rallies, but they get, like 20 people, so I wasn't too concerned for my safety."
When they arrived, no one was around except a cop idling nearby in an SUV who appeared to be guarding the statue.
"The cop came up and said, 'You can't attach anything,' so we just kinda laid it over the monument," McHood says. She snapped a couple of pictures, then headed to the DACA rally that was happening nearby.
"We were watching to see what he was going to do, and we were worried he was going to trash it," she says. "But when we left the DACA rally, it was still there."
Since posting the photos to her Facebook page, she's gotten a lot of support and, surprisingly, no pushback yet.
"It felt good to do something," she says. "White supremacists don't speak for me, and it's not okay that Trump is condoning it. It's disgusting."
McHood, by the way, is no leftist. In fact, she's a registered Republican. Although she didn't support Trump, she volunteered on George W. Bush's campaign and voted for McCain and Romney in subsequent elections. (She also says that she was "really happy with the job that Barack Obama did" and cried when she watched him be sworn in as the first black president.)
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"I am a Republican — I'm for fiscal responsibility, and integrity in politics," she explains. "There was a time when I believed Republicans had the upper hand in that."
Now, she says, she's disappointed by Ducey's unwillingness to remove the memorials, and the fact that she hasn't seen any of her elected representatives in "super conservative Tea Party land in Gilbert" denounce Trump's statements.
"There's no room for racism anymore, and it's not okay that our president is standing up for Nazis. It's abhorrent — I have no words for it."
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Scripture for Today: Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who have been called according to His purpose."
Looking closely at this image, one sees discarded cigarettes doing something very unexpected. They are sprouting! Something as dirty and off-putting as litter is actually transforming itself into something positive. These cigarettes were invented by a creative British man, tired of ugly litter. He decided to make biodegradable filters that contain wild flower seeds and called them, "Cigg Seeds." What a clever idea! Who would have thought that something thrown away and trampled on could turn into something beautiful!
Today's often quoted verse came to mind. I have heard it said so many times it tends to lose its impact. But this is a beautiful truth that gives the believer hope. We are not spared the ugliness and heartaches in life. Despite the fact that the wicked seem to prosper (Jer. 12:1) they are not spared either as their final destiny is destruction (Ps. 73:17). Even so, following the Lord never insures a trouble-free life. However, there is a difference. God takes those awful negative circumstances and miraculously brings about something worthwhile.
Because of this promise, I have hope. I may feel cast aside, dirty, and trampled on but God is not done yet. He can and He does transform me and cause new and beautiful growth in my soul. He is good and everything He does is right and good. I can trust that His purpose for me is good as well, even and especially when I cannot see it. The good He is producing is something that lasts into eternity; becoming like His Son. There is nothing more beautiful or worthwhile.
Thank you Lord, for the unexpected ways You create the good in my life!
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What a pleasure! I have know parents, Karen and Alan for over 13 years and how cool is it to finally be the one to photograph their precious first daughter Mackenzie? Alan and Karen were my managers during my first student job working at the new Paramount theater in downtown Montreal back when I was 17 years old. Most recently I photographer multiple generations of their family in my studio to celebrate Alan's father's birthday. At the time I was pregnant with my daughter Virginia and about to give birth.
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Man Faces Jail Term For Abandoning Wife, Twins In Hospital Over N239,100 Bill
A 45-year-old unemployed man, Godwin Onyelanesi, who allegedly abandoned his wife and newborn twins in a hospital, yesterday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate's Court.
The accused, who resides on Afolabi Street in Abule Egba, Lagos, appeared before Magistrate A. O. Gbajumo over failure to provide a necessity of life and breach of the peace.
Gbajumo granted him bail in the sum of N20,000 with one surety in like sum after he admitted guilt.
The prosecutor, Sergeant Michael Unah, had said the accused committed the offence on August 28 at the Evangel Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. Unah said the accused absconded after his wife, Glory, was delivered of a set of twins through Caesarean Section, CS, at the cost of N239,100.
He said: "The accused gave his consent before the CS was done. He left his wife and the twins in the hospital for months and didn't show up."
Unah said Glory was handed over to her relatives two months after her husband refused to show up, adding that "the case was reported to the Police by the hospital's management, and the accused was then arrested."
The offences, he said, contravene Sections 168(d) and 247(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The case has been adjourned until December 8 for review of facts and sentencing.
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.400 Cor-Bon
|.400 Corbon
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|Production history
|Peter Pi
|Parent case
|Case type
|Rimless, bottleneck
|Bullet diameter
|.401 in (10.2 mm)
|Neck diameter
|.423 in (10.7 mm)
|Shoulder diameter
|.469 in (11.9 mm)
|Base diameter
|.470 in (11.9 mm)
|Rim diameter
|.471 in (12.0 mm)
|Rim thickness
|.050 in (1.3 mm)
|Case length
|.898 in (22.8 mm)
|Overall length
|1.20 in (30 mm)
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|Source(s): Corbon[1]
The .400 Corbon is an automatic pistol cartridge developed by Cor-Bon in 1997.[2] It was created to mimic the ballistics of the 10 mm Auto cartridge in a .45 ACP form factor. It is essentially a .45 ACP case, necked down to .40 caliber with a 25-degree shoulder.
History and design[edit]
Peter Pi, founder of Cor-Bon and the designer of the cartridge, explained his reason for developing the cartridge: "Velocity is the key to making hollowpoint bullets work. The added velocity assures that the hollowpoint will open up even if plugged with material. This reduces the risk of overpenetration and allows the action of the hollowpoint bullet to dump the available energy into the target."[3]
Pi said because he wanted the .400 Corbon to be easy for handloaders to make, he based the cartridge on the ubiquitous .45 ACP so that an ample supply of cases was readily available, gave the shoulder a 25-degree angle, and head-spaced it on the case shoulder rather than the mouth so that over-all-length is not critical and the bullet can take a tight roll crimp to avoid setback and to get a more efficient powder burn.[3][4]
According to Guns & Ammo magazine,
Performance is on a par with the 10 mm, yet pressures are much milder. Factory ammo is loaded to +P .45 levels, but the lighter bullet weights make recoil comparable to .45 hardball loads. Felt recoil is a little sharper but still very controllable.[5]
Because of its relatively high velocity for a handgun round, the .400 Corbon offers a very flat trajectory, which in turn allows the firearms chambered for it more effective range. Ed Sanow also felt recoil was equivalent to 230 gr (15 g) hardball in .45 ACP.[6] In addition, the bottleneck case can function better than a straight case with a wider variety of bullet shapes and sizes and allows the use of fully supported barrels.[3]
Ballistics fall somewhere between the .40 S&W and the 10 mm Auto.[7] Unlike the 10 mm which operates at a SAAMI maximum of 37,500 psi, the .400 Corbon operates at 29,000 psi (although one source states that the pressure is 26,500 psi),[8][9] much closer to the SAAMI maximum pressures for .45 ACP (21,000 psi), and .45 ACP +P (23,000 psi).[10] SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure for 400 Cor-Bon is 35,000 psi.[11] In 2008, Michael Shovel, then National Sales Manager for CORBON/Glaser, stated that Cor-Bon "submitted the 400 COR-BON to SAAMI and it was approved [in 2006]. Pressures for the 400 are in the 23,000 PSI range."[12] The difference between SAAMI maximum average pressure is only 2,500 psi and identical to that of the .40 S&W (35,000 psi).[11]
The .400 Corbon is a versatile cartridge useful for target shooting, practical shooting competition, self-defense, and the handgun hunting of small and medium game. The loads with the lighter bullets are appropriate for small game. Handloaders have worked up safe loads using 180 gr (12 g) bullets at 1,250 ft/s (380 m/s) making it an adequate round for hunting some medium game at close distances.[13]
For practical shooting competitors, the .400 Corbon makes IPSC Major Power Factor of 175 and surpasses the IDPA Enhanced Service Pistol's Power Floor of 125,000 in most loads using a 5-inch barrel.[9][14][15] The .400 Corbon also surpasses the Steel Challenge Shooting Association's stop plate's power actor floor of 120 and qualifies for metallic silhouette Big Bore Competition under IHMSA rules.[16][17]
According to Ed Sanow, the 135 gr (8.7 g). JHP penetrated 9 inches (230 mm) of ordnance gelatin and "equals the predicted stopping power of the 10mm 135-grain (8.7 g) JHP loads,"[6] and that the 165 gr (10.7 g). JHP "penetrates an ideal 12.3 inches (310 mm) of gelatin" and "should be a 92-percent stopper, per the Fuller Index."[8]
Ammunition and handloading[edit]
Factory-made ammunition is available from Cor-Bon in a variety of bullet weights and types: 115 gr (7.5 g) Glaser Safety Slugs; 155 gr (10.0 g) DPX; 135 gr (8.7 g) Pow'RBall; 130, 150, and 165 gr (10.7 g) tradition JHPs; and 165 gr (10.7 g) Performance Match;[18] and is sold by major mail-order retailers.[19]
Many shooters, however, handload their own ammunition to save money. Fired .45 ACP cases can be resized and trimmed to handload .400 Corbon cartridges.[20] New brass cases are manufactured by Starline Brass and are readily available directly from them and major mail order retailers.[21] According to Starline Brass, "The primer pocket was changed from large pistol primer to small pistol/rifle primer in 12/00. Test results concluded no adverse affect [sic] from switching to small primer pocket. Cor-Bon is now recommending Win. small pistol works best and if using small rifle Remington 7 1/2 works the best."[21]
Lee Precision, Inc. offers a .400 Corbon 3-Die set.[22] Redding Reloading, according to their catalog, offers custom made 3-die sets for the .400 Corbon.[23] Lubricating of the bottleneck case can be avoided when starting with .400 Corbon cases by using a carbide .45 ACP sizing die before using the .400 Corbon sizing die. Using a five-stage progressive reloading press makes this less of a chore.
Setback of the bullet in the case—which can cause excessive pressure—can be avoided by using a tight roll crimp and, if necessary, Corbin's Hand Cannelure Tool for jacketed bullets.[24] Since the cartridge headspaces on the shoulder rather than the case mouth, a tight crimp will not cause headspace problems.[4]
Information on handloads for the .400 Corbon can be found online.[25][9]
Handguns and conversions[edit]
Les Baer offers both his Baer 1911 Premier II 5" and Premier II Super-Tac pistols either in .400 Corbon or as a .400 Corbon & .45 ACP dual caliber combination.[26]
Nearly any .45 ACP pistol can be converted to utilize the .400 Cor-Bon cartridge with only a drop-in replacement barrel, and sometimes a heavier recoil spring (for 1911s this is usually an 18-20 lb. spring, although a few need a 22–24 lb. spring).[7][27] Suitable recoil springs are easily installed when changing barrels and readily available from many gun parts suppliers, including Wolff Gunsprings.[28] There is no need to buy new magazines, guide rods, or change extractors. Feed reliability with this cartridge improves with very stiff magazine springs, particularly in 1911 style pistols, as too light a magazine spring can cause nose dive jams when the magazine is fully loaded.
Because the .400 Corbon operates at much lower pressures than the 10 mm, modern 1911s can be converted to it without suffering the cracked frames and slide rails that plagued the 10 mm Colt Delta Elite.[29][30] Since a .400 Corbon conversion virtually matches the performance of the 10 mm yet does not require purchasing another handgun, some call it the "poor man's 10 mm".[20] Plus, one retains the versatility of easily switching back to .45 ACP whenever you desire.
As Gun & Ammo wrote,
The .400 Cor-Bon is one of the more useful of the current crop of .45 ACP offspring. There are faster rounds, but the .400 Cor-Bon is simply easy to get along with. You don't need extra-heavy springs or tricked-out guns for this round -- just drop a .400 Cor-Bon barrel in your favorite .45 and you are good to go.[5]
As of July 4, 2008, the following companies offer .400 Corbon conversion barrels: Clark Custom Guns offers drop-in standard and compensated barrels for 1911s;[31] EFK Fire Dragon offers them for 1911s, Glocks, Sig 200, HK USP, and the Springfield XD;[32] Jarvis Inc. offers them for 1911s;[33] King's Gun Works also offers them for 1911s;[34] and Les Baer offers them for 1911s in National Match grade in 5" and 6-inch barrel lengths.[35] Bar-Sto no longer offers them.[36]
See also[edit]
- ^ .400 Corbon load data from Corbon Archived February 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dakota Ammo.net - Shop for and Buy Guns Online" (PDF). Dakota Ammo.net. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 19, 2009. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c The 10mm Auto Cartridge, "Part 5: 10mm "Offspring" and "Stepchildren," quoting an expired Cor-bon webpage. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ a b GUNS Magazine, "Storm from the East," by Clair Rees (1999). Retrieved from Bnet on July 5, 2008.
- ^ a b Guns & Ammo, "1911 Hot Rods" Archived June 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Handguns, "400 Cor-Bon: Sizzling New Auto Pistol Cartridge," by Ed Sanow, p. 57, August 1996". Tripod.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b Barnes, Frank C. (2006) [1965]. Skinner, Stan (ed.). Cartridges of the World (11th ed.). Iola, WI, USA: Gun Digest Books. pp. 263, 285. ISBN 0-89689-297-2.
- ^ a b "Handguns, "400 Cor-Bon: Sizzling New Auto Pistol Cartridge," by Ed Sanow, p. 55, August 1996". Tripod.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c "recguns.com". www.Recguns.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Max Chamber Pressure - SAAMI Specs". www.LASC.us. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Velocity and Piezoelectric Transducer Pressure: Centerfire Pistol & Revolver" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 19, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "10mm vs. .400 Corbon - 1911Forum". forums.1911forum.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "400 Corbon vs. 10mm -- conclusions". BananaFufu.Blogspot.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "International Practical Shooting Confederation". www.IPSC.org. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ Services, Member. "IDPA - Welcome!". IDPA.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ SCSA Match Rules and Conditions Archived July 25, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "IHMSA Official Rules. Retrieved July 4, 2008". IHMSA.org. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ Dakota Ammo. Retrieved July 4, 2008 Archived September 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Cheap Ammunition & Bulk Ammo for Sale - Cheaper Than Dirt!". www.CheaperThanDirt.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "400 Corbon: A cheap man's 10mm". BananaFufu.Blogspot.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Starline Brass - Rifle, Handgun and Pistol Reloading Brass". www.StarlineBrass.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Lee Precision, 3-Die Steel, 400 Corbon. Retrieved July 4, 2008". LeePrecision.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Redding Reloading, Online Catalog, Die Caliber Reference Chart. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ Inc., Corbin Manufacturing and Supply. "Corbin HCT-1 Hand Cannelure Tool". www.Corbins.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "400 Corbon Load Data - Handloads.Com". www.Handloads.org. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Les Baer. Retrieved July 4, 2008". LesBaer.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Dakota Ammo FAQs". Retrieved July 5, 2008 Archived May 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Wolff Gunsprings - Firearm Springs for Semi-Auto Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, & Shotguns". www.Gunsprings.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ Colt Delta Elite, Design. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ 10mm Auto History. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ "Clark Custom Guns, Parts -- 130 and 165 Series. Retrieved July 4, 2008". ClarkCustomGuns.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Buy Pistol Barrels Online - Buy Standard Pistol Barrels - Pistol Accessories". www.EFKFireDragon.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Jarvis Inc. 1911 Pistol Barrels. Retrieved July 4, 2008". Jarvis-Custom.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2009. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "King's Gun Work's catalog. Retrieved July 4, 2008". KingsGunWorks.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ Les Baer High Performance Components and Parts. Retrieved July 4, 2008 Archived April 16, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Bar-Sto Precision Machine". www.BarSto.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.


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It's 10.30pm and I've just about finished making the school lunches for tomorrow and I'm chuckling, a little disbelieving, at a report I just heard on the radio. A study has found, apparently, that sixty per cent of women over forty have a low sex drive and no longer want to have sex with their partners.
As I'm putting some cheese pieces into a plastic zip-lock bag I'm feeling pretty jazzed for two reasons:
1. Right in front of me are two Apple computers. One is RM's brand new Mac Book and the other is her old Mac Book Air, which I'm about to inherit, as soon as the data have been transferred. There has not been one second of my life where I have been free from my desire for a Mac Book Air. Even as a child, way before Mac Book Airs even existed, I can look back and see how I would have much preferred a Mac Book Air over my beloved Guinea Pig's Spike and Feliz (which means happy).
2. Recent events have proven to me that RM does not have a low sex drive and still wants to have sex with me.
Only a few hours ago, as I was pulling on a pair of my tightest powerlifting shorts, preparing to train in the home gym with regulars Cody, Greeny and Jamon, RM sidled past with a purposeful sneer, eyes fixed firmly on my squished-up glutes.
"Whacthya doin fool?" she said, delivering a slap on the bum that didn't carry the usual sting through the supportive polyester material but was as strong as ever in conveying her love-sleazy intent.
'Oh, just getting ready to squat like a demon. Hey…' I said, arching my back a little, stopped short in my thinking by a sudden, brilliant idea. 'We should have sex tonight.'
'Okay,' she said, circling me and fronting up for a cuddle.
'I mean, date night is off the calendar this weekend thanks to you and Tyson heading to see your sister in Sydney.'
'Oh yeah, I forgot about that. But…' she said, as I made my way to the hall. 'I've got to find the cord to the Mac Book Air. I have to transfer all the data to the new laptop so I can take it to work tomorrow.'
When I stopped and turned to smack myself on the bum before saying, 'I've got a cord you can transfer some data with,' only a mini-second passed before RM laughed and we agreed, on a subconscious level, that it was not my finest joke.
'Piss off,' she said, her eyes lingering for as long as possible I noticed, on my squat-heavy butt.
The workout was a very good one and the entire length of me is now glistening in anticipation of RM's study-defying desire and now that the lunches are made I'm skipping down the hall like Billy Eliot and sipping a vodka and soda water and here comes RM, exiting the gym after her regular Wednesday night session with gym buddies Pauline and Isobel.
'I'm just going to send the Northern Dad's Group email for this week,' I say.
'I'm just going to jump in the shower,' she says.
Only five minutes later Tania's shrill cry RD! turns the computer chair into a Fighter Jet's ejector seat and I'm back down the hall and sliding the ensuite's door open expecting to tackle a Swat Team of perverts or an Amazon jumping-spider the size of a dinner plate but instead I find RM alone, saying, 'The fricken conditioner is not in the fricken shower a-fricken-gain.'
'Jesus,' I say, reaching to the set of drawers just outside the ensuite and stepping through the steam. 'It's right here. I had to use it for Lewis's hair this morning. Otherwise it's a screaming horror fest just combing his hair.'
'Just buy another bottle for the kid's bathroom!' she says.
'I could be pulling his finger nails out he screams so much…' I say, hightailing it down the hall again so I can finish the email and focus on the upcoming session of love and debauchery.
Within seconds the shrill scream comes again and this time I'm back up the hall and swinging open the door so swiftly that I have to put on the breaks to prevent myself being squashed against the shower screen like a bug on the windscreen of a speeding truck.
'This only has water in it,' RM says, holding up the bottle and pushing the nozzle down to release a few spurts of cold uselessness.
'God,' I say. 'That's the old bottle the boys have been playing with in the bath. I must have got them mixed up.'
When I return with the right bottle of conditioner I'm feeling a little freaked out by the panicked sprints and say, 'When you shriek out for me, could you just do it one time, and then wait a bit? It took me four seconds to run down the hall and in that time you yelled out for me three times. Is that how Usain Bolt won the Olympics? He had his girlfriend on the finish line screaming "USAIN USAIN USAIN" every second?'
It's only when RM glowers, lifts her hands to her wet her hair and says, 'This isn't going very well,' that I become fully aware of the fact that she has no clothes on. There has not been one second of my life where I have been free from my desire for a RM. Even as a child, way before I knew she even existed, I can look back now and see how I would have much preferred her over my beloved guinea pig's Spike and Feliz (which means happy).
'If you need me you just holler, my saucy little kumquat,' I say, retreating to the computer room for a third time.
With the task finally completed, the vodka drank, and eight minutes wasted watching a YouTube video of a giant python eating a crocodile, I get back to the kitchen feeling surprisingly tipsy and find a towel-headed, dressing-gowned RM sitting in front of the TV cabinet with the spare electrical cords draw open.
'Watchya doin fool?' I say, pleased to hear that Billy Idol's Flesh for Fantasy is playing on the radio. 'Wow, this is a really great song.'
"Just rummaging through all this shit to try to find a cord?' RM says.
'Oh my God,' I say. 'Are you still angry about the conditioner?'
'No,' she says, holding up a tangled ball of cords so large I recoil a little.
'God, I had a vodka and soda water while I was making the lunches,' I say, trying to distract her from her rage. 'And… maybe it was the beast of a gym session I just had… but I'm feeling pretty… grande.'
'That means large,' she says.
'A-thank you,' I say.
'You're drinking vodka during the week now?'
'Well, I haven't had that much. Just a little. Now that date night's happening tonight instead of Friday I'm just, you know, greasing the wheels a little… oiling the pipes… and now look,' I say, turning off the kitchen light and switching on the stove light for mood. 'Flesh for Fantasy's on the radio and the light's been dimmed. We could pretend we're brand new lovers flirting around each other at a blue light disco. It's the perfect build up to…'
'Why do we have all these fricken phone chargers?' RM says.
'Jesus, don't get too organisey right now,' I say, getting a little nervous. 'Or you'll unintentionally mask the uncommonly high libido you have for a woman of your age.'
RM's shoulders are hunched over and she looks like she's about to start tearing at the bundle of cords with her teeth. 'I can't find one cord… with all these cords… stuck together in the… cord drawer like this.'
'You can,' I sigh. 'You just turn the bundle over and over and over again until you see the cord you want. Then you spend ten minutes freeing only that one particular cord. You don't get all antsy and start separating and organising every one. Remember, the most important thing here is that we have sex tonight.'
RM looks up from the cords for a moment and a thrill courses through me when I see she's glowering just like she was in the shower, but smiling a little demonically at the same time. Her dressing gown is covering almost all of her but in my current state the flesh of her ankles is enough to help me control my response to her micromanaging and her OCD-like focus on the electrical cords. And the possibility that she may be micromanaging me on purpose, as part of foreplay, is enough to make me happier than the Guinea Pig named Feliz.
'Can you bring me some of those plastic zip-lock bags so I can put the charges in them and keep them separate?' she says. 'That's if we've got any…'
'I bought some just yesterday, sugar plum,' I say, moonwalking to the cupboard by the kitchen sink. It takes me a full minute to get back to her because, to be honest, I haven't been doing much moonwalking lately and I'm not very good at it.
'You're showing some ankle,' I say suggestively, handing her the zip-lock bag. 'Wassup with that?'
'You bring just one plastic zip-lock bag?' she says, pointing to the half dozen phone charges on the floor, seemingly amazed at my cock-uppery.
'Shit,' I say, moonwalking backwards again; determined to get better at it, which is probably the reason I return to her with only one zip-lock plastic bag for the second time.
'So I've got two now?' she says, pursing her lips perfectly before adding. 'Are you tormenting me on purpose? Do you even like sex?'
'Oh shit,' I say, fumazzled, opting to walk back to the cupboard over moonwalking this time, spotting Tyson's reader bag on the bench and stopping to put it in his back pack and picking up two of Lewis's Uh Gi Oh cards from the floor on the way back.
When I get back to her I hand over the entire box of plastic zip-lock bags and blood rushes to various parts of my body because she's raised her dressing gown just enough to give me some knee-high eye candy and she's holding the cord for the Mac Book Air like a whip, and all of that together with her sneering, objectifying stare is screaming out, It's game on Feliz!
Twenty minutes later I'm lying on the bed with the doona up to my chin when RM appears from the bathroom. The bedside table lamp is providing a soft glow and there's the fresh smell of spearmint toothpaste, and mouthwash.
'Why did you buy those plastic zip-lock bags?' she says, a little gravelly, like Chrissy Amphlett from The Divinyls. 'They're way too small for sandwiches.'
'They're for Tyson's cheese pieces,' I whisper, as she reaches for the cord on her dressing gown. 'And for… nuts. I use Glad Wrap for sandwiches….'
'Can I just critique the way you open the box on the plastic zip-lock bags?'
'God,' I say. 'Yes.'
'You opened the end of the box, which is dumb. There's a dotted line along the long edge of the box…'
'I'll try to find it next time,' I say, in time with my rapid breathing, feeling so compliant and physically available right now that the thought crosses my mind, for just a moment, that she might have slipped me a mickey.
When the gown falls RM holds her stance and looks at me with such intensity that my fingers curl over the top of the doona and when I smile at her with my eyebrows raised, like I'm about to have my first experience with intercourse, she pulls the doona away and crawls in with me.
She's still wearing her hair in a towel, just the way I like it, and as she climbs over me and presses her warm cheek against mine I think of how wonderful it is to be in a loving, long-term relationship that allows you to let go like this; to feel objectified.
And then she touches her lips to my ear. And the lights over the lane of conscious thought are switched off. And the lights over the lane of pure lust are switched on.
'If you open it there,' she whispers, 'You can just pull the plastic zip-lock bags out easily… one by one by one.'


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