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Incontinence explained
Urinary incontinence: the facts about bladder weakness
Male urinary incontinence can feel like a taboo subject. We tend to think that it's a sign of getting old and that it makes us look weak. But there are many reasons for loss of bladder control. A visit to your doctor will pave the way to proper treatment and improving your quality of life – this includes finding the right incontinence products to fit your needs.
What is incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a common problem where you can't control when you pass urine. A leak could vary from a drop or two to your full bladder contents.
There are many potential causes, and they vary hugely. The most common cause of male incontinence is an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Prostate surgery due to prostate cancer could also lead to loss of bladder control.
But stress incontinence could be caused by heavy physical labor, like lifting large weights, which could damage the pelvic floor. It's even possible to cause bladder weakness by holding it in too long, pressing too hard during urination, or simply going too often, damaging your bladder nerves and muscles. Just picking up shopping or lifting your child into a baby seat could be enough for you to feel a leak.
Diabetes can damage the nerves that control bladder function, leading to an uncontrollable bladder. This means your bladder might overflow without notice, or you get such a strong, sudden urge to urinate that you don't have much time to make it to the restroom.
Urinary tract infections or bladder infections can cause narrowing of the urinary tract (urethra) or the bladder neck, as cab urinary stones (kidney stones) or damage from a catheter.
Across all age groups people also men suffer from incontinence, meaning that over 30 million people could be affected. Out of those people, around 8 million sufferers would be male.
Urinary incontinence grows more common with age and 71% of people suffering from incontinence being over the age of 40.
Many people with bladder weakness and loss of bladder control don't like to talk openly about it. This makes it hard to say how many people are really affected by urinary incontinence and how many develop the condition each year. Some experts believe that many cases go unreported and untreated.
Urinary incontinence is a problem that occurs across all cultures, all over the world. It's estimated that one in three people may develop this condition at some point in their lives. In addition, at least one in six will end up developing an overactive bladder, loss of bladder control and a related skin irritation or depression, any of which could interfere with living a normal, active life.
Different types of urinary incontinence
The most common types of urinary incontinence are urge incontinence and stress incontinence; it's also possible for these types to be mixed, although this is rare for men.
Urge incontinence is when you feel an intense urge to pass urine without warning; you may find that urine leaks as you feel this sensation, or soon afterwards. Stress incontinence refers to your bladder being under physical pressure; for example when you cough or laugh, you may find that urine leaks out.
Less common problems are overflow incontinence, nerve system problems or incontinence due to diabetes, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's.
The first step towards proper treatment for urinary incontinence is to visit your doctor and get a medical diagnosis based on your specific symptoms. Once this is done, it's possible to make lifestyle changes and get incontinence products that will increase your comfort and peace of mind whenever you're out and about.
Urge incontinence
This type of incontinence involves sudden strong urges to urinate. These are sometimes so unexpected that there isn't time to make it to the restroom. This type of incontinence is the most common for men of all ages and is frequently related to an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Other causes could be subconscious tightening of the bladder muscle, a bladder infection, a tumour or an oversensitive bladder. Urge incontinence can be found in combination with an overactive bladder.
Once any neurological cause is ruled out, urge incontinence can often be treated with specific medications, or in rare cases, with an operation.
Typical symptoms include finding it hard to urinate on demand, and that fully emptying your bladder can take longer than usual. You might also feel that you never completely empty your bladder; and many men also experience dripping after urinating. These symptoms can be frustrating, especially when you urgently need to go very often – not only during the day but also at night.
It can disrupt daily life a great deal if you're anxious about staying near to a toilet. Trips with the family, a round of golf, or just a walk in the park can become a source of great stress. Even a ride in the car or restaurant visit can be challenging if you're worried about finding a bathroom, and what might happen if it's occupied when you need it.
It can also make work much more stressful; a long meeting or prolonged customer conversation can become very tense. And giving presentations can be filled with fear and uncertainty if you're worried that you might have a visible leak.
Active men in the prime of life can often find these limitations very disturbing, causing anxiety, stress and even depression. Those who feel this way can begin to isolate themselves from their work, avoiding leisure activities and even time with their families.
Stress incontinence
The "stress" that causes this type of bladder weakness refers to physical pressure in the abdominal area. This could occur when you're carrying or picking up heavy things, but it's also common when coughing, sneezing or even laughing.
With stress incontinence you will normally find that you pass small drips of urine rather than emptying your bladder.
The most common cause of male stress incontinence is prostate surgery, which can affect sphincter function and create a change in the normal pressure on your abdominal area.
Stress incontinence can have far-reaching effects on daily life: anything that involves carrying or lifting heavy loads can be a problem, and some hobbies or sports may become very difficult. If you're affected you might fear going to the movies, having a laugh or a joke with friends, or playing with the kids or grandkids.
There are many different treatments for stress incontinence, ranging from pelvic floor exercises, to medication, and, in rare cases, surgery. But to get the right treatment, you need a diagnosis from your doctor. If you think you have stress incontinence you should visit your doctor to get advice and help.
Overflow incontinence
Overflow incontinence is also called unconscious incontinence; it involves a constant dribble or a total loss of urine without awareness, when the bladder is (over)full.
Again, the most common cause of this type of male urinary incontinence is an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). It can also involve problems during urination where you can't empty your bladder completely. The bladder fills more and more and urine rises into the ureters (which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), resulting in dripping or overflowing. This type of chronic urinary retention makes urinating on demand difficult or impossible.
Overflow incontinence can also be caused by urine stones (kidney stones), tumours, a blocked urethra (urinary tract) or a muscular dysfunction, due to nerve damage from diseases like diabetes.
To treat any of these problems, your doctor must refer you to a urologist. If you have any reason to think you have one of these conditions, you should see your doctor as soon as you can.
Neurogenic detrusor overactivity
This condition can be divided into two types: spiral neurogenic detrusor overactivity and supra spiral neurogenic detrusor overactivity.
In supra spiral neurogenic detrusor overactivity, you can no longer tell when your bladder is full. Those affected can't control urination and so empty their bladder suddenly without warning. The cause is actually a defect in the brain function that controls urination. Toilet training and medication can help with this problem if it's diagnosed.
Spiral neurogenic detrusor overactivity is an impairment of the spiral cord, normally resulting from an accident or illness. However, the symptoms are exactly the same.
Secondary urinary incontinence
Secondary incontinence is the result of a chronic illness or a traffic accident.
Temporary urinary incontinence
Temporary incontinence can be caused by insufficient movement, constipation, intestine inflammation, urinary tract infection, disruption of the water cycle, psychological illness, or even from the side effects of medication.
The first step towards treatment is to have the underlying cause diagnosed by a doctor; treatment of this problem will likely solve or lessen the incontinence. You can also use incontinence products to give you peace of mind while symptoms continue.


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- The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic features bewitched objects and haunting photographs.
- Objects come from the Museum's collection in Cornwall, which is the world's largest of its kind.
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Inside the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in London are a variety of occult objects like waxen curse poppets, fortune telling teacups, and witch mirrors.
They come from the Museum's collection in Cornwall, which is the world's largest of its kind.
Most of the objects are contemporary, with some from the 19th century.
"Many of the objects on show here were used relatively recently. Up to a few years ago," director Simon Costin told Business Insider. "Witchcraft in Britain has had a huge explosion."
The exhibition is open until 28th February 2018 at The Last Tuesday Society in London.
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A small garden patch next to a popular restaurant may not provide enough bounty to fill the plates of every hungry guest, even in the height of the season. But fresh flourishes can add artistry -- as well as bursts of flavor -- to the presentation, which is one of the goals of Olav Peterson, chef and co-owner of Bittersweet . After the bulk of spring and summer produce is gone, guests can still experience the spirit of the garden through Peterson's detail-oriented use of flowers, herbs and the last vegetables of the summer harvest.
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At about 600 square feet, Bittersweet's garden is bigger than the standard array of pots and planters that serve a mostly decorative purpose at other restaurants. But most of the growth and production happens earlier in the summer. Peterson explains that the squash plants have shut down for the year, even if blossoms still cling under the canopy of leaves, and that most of the tomatoes have already ripened. But the herbs, especially mint and chives, are still going strong, and edible flowers and leaves can add visual appeal to presentations that rely on produce from area farms. Take nasturtiums, for example: The flowers and leaves are both edible, and the leaves are big enough to add drama and a peppery bite -- similar to radish. Peterson adds nasturtium leaves to a morcilla appetizer -- a type of Spanish blood sausage with enough flavor to stand up to the zingy nasturtium. A pork chop gets a mound of shishito peppers and the last of the garden's cherry tomatoes, cooked together into a homey sauce bright with acidity. On other plates, tiny blue borage flowers are the only garden accoutrement -- adding a starry twinkle to offset deeper colors from a mushroom mascarpone puree. Lacinato kale and Swiss chard still add form and color to the garden, but Peterson says he's mostly done harvesting them. A variety of peppers hide among the leaves, though, perhaps destined to be sliced paper thin on a seafood small plate, like the chef's take on a tuna roll served on a almost fondant-like layer of avocado.
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'Sirens': First Look at USA's Scripted Comedy From Denis Leary (Exclusive Video)
USA Network is setting its sights on Sirens.
Based on the U.K. format, Sirens centers on three of Chicago's best EMTs, whose sometimes silly, self-righteous and even self-destructive personalities make them unqualified for sustaining relationships, friendships and most occupations. Executive produced by Denis Leary and Bob Fisher, the series marks the NBCUniversal-owned cabler's first entry into the original comedy space in a while.
Starting Monday evening, USA begins rolling out four new promo spots offering a deeper look at the series starring Michael Mosley, Kevin Bigley, Kevin Daniels and Jessica McNamee. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively debuts a first look at one of the four, spotlighting a comedic moment between Mosley, Bigley and Daniels from the third episode, "Alcohol Related Injury," where the veteran EMTs task the rookie to save a junkie's life and they document it via an iPhone photo. Let's just say things don't end exactly as planned.
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Titus 3:1-8
Intro: Let me ask you a question: Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you even care? To some extent, most of us do care what others think of us. Now, let me ask you another question: Has anyone ever told you what they think about you? When they do, you are often sorry they did. There have been times, when a person told me just what they thought of me, and I was glad they did. There have been other times when folks have shared their thoughts about me and I was not pleased at all. That is one reason I do not ask people what they think of me. I am afraid they will tell me!
Today, I want to look at this matter from a spiritual perspective. If you were to ask Satan what he thinks about you, he would probably say, "You are a failure! If you asked society what they think of you, they might say, "You are a fool! If you asked self, that is, your own heart, self might say, "You are a fake! Have you ever heard these things? Many have and on a daily basis!
But, does it really matter what Satan, society and self think about you and me? No! All that really matters, in the end, is what God thinks about us. Have you ever wondered just what God thinks about you? Is it possible to know what God thinks about us? Do we really want to know what He thinks about us? Well, this passage clearly reveals exactly what God thinks about us.
is writing to Titus, a young Pastor on the
In these verses, Paul answers the question I posed a few moments ago: What Does God Think Of Me? In this passage designed for instruction, we can find a word of encouragement. Some of you may be discouraged as you wonder how God sees you. Well, if you are saved, you are about to find out. If you are not, then you are going to learn how God would see you if you came to Jesus. Let's look in to these verses together as we address the question: What Does God Think Of Me?
A. v. 3 The Extent Of His Love Verse 3 paints a vivid picture of what the believer was before he or she met Jesus.
· Foolish Ignorant of everything to do with God.
· Disobedient Rebellious toward any authority instituted by God.
· Deceived Continually led deeper and deeper into sin by Satan.
· Serving divers lusts and pleasures A slave to our fleshly appetites and passions.
· Living in malice Given over to a lifestyle of evil.
· Envy Never satisfied with what we have, but always grasping for more.
· Hateful This is the natural fruit of all the above. This kind of life makes us mean-spirited and hard to get along with.
· Hating one another Walking without love for our fellow man.
This is what we were, and what some in this room still are. It is a terrible condition to be in, yet that is what the Bible says time and time again, Eph. 2:1-3; 1 Cor. 6:9-10. Even in that condition, God still loved us: Jer. 31:3. He could have written us off and just allowed us go to Hell, but He loved us and did something about it!
B. v. 4, 6b The Evidence Of His Love This verses says after that. In other words, "in spite of what we were and are, God chose to display His love for us. How did He do that? The answer is in verse 6. It says "through Jesus Christ. God gave evidence of His love for fallen man by sending His Son into the world to die for our sins, Ill. Rom. 5:6-8; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10.
you need evidence that you are precious to the Lord, then look no farther than
v. 5-6a The Energy Of His Love What did this wonderful love of God
do for us? Part of the answer is found in the word but in verse 4. God knew what we were. He saw us with all our sins and our baggage,
yet He still chose to "butt into our lives and save us by
His grace.
Look at all His love and grace did for us in verse 5.
· He extended His grace and mercy to us when we deserved nothing but Hell.
· He saved us from the penalty of our sins (saved).
· He cleansed us from the defilements of our sins (washing). He made a new creature out of us (regeneration).
· And, He placed His Spirit within us to lead us deeper in Him day by day (renewing).
God did all of this with no help from us! Our works, our religion, our efforts cannot save us, they only compound the problem!
God's love for us was not the love of a secret admirer. No! He loved us so much that He went to work to see us saved. Satan will tell you that God doesn't love you all; the evidence says something quiet different! The evidence says that you are precious in His eyes!
I. God Thinks You Are Precious
II. v. 7a GOD THINKS YOU ARE PERFECT
A. A Definition What does it mean to be justified? Justified comes from a word that means, "to render righteous or such as he ought to be." It is a word that speaks of God declaring the saved person to be in a perfect and right standing before God. That is saying a lot!
B. A Description Being justified is far different from being forgiven. Some people think that justification is just the forgiveness of our sins. Justification is far more powerful than that! When there is forgiveness there is also the remembrance of the wrong committed. A man might be convicted of murder and be forgiven by the victim's family; but everyone still knows what that murderer did.
the other hand, a person who had been justified has been totally acquitted and
exonerated of all charges. There is
absolutely no record of any wrongdoing.
When we are justified by God, all record of our sin is forever banished
from the memory of the Lord. It is as if
we had never or will never sin! (
C. A Defense Some might hear this and say, Well, that is an excuse to sin. If the Lord doesn't remember and He has already declared me righteous, then I can do as I please with no consequences. If you think that then you are dead wrong and way off base! You can be saved and still sin. When you do, your sin will not affect your relationship with God. Once you are saved by grace and justified by God, that condition can never be altered. However, when you as a believer sin, you can expect two things to happen.
· First, you can be sure that you will reap what you sow, Gal. 6:7-8.
· Second, you can be sure that God will bring His chastisement into your life, Heb. 12:6-12.
You might be saved and forgiven as far as Heaven and eternity is concerned; but there will are earthly consequences for our sinful actions. Low living carries a very high price. Just ask Samson!
I. God Thinks You Are Precious
II. God Thinks You Are Perfect
III. v. 7b GOD THINKS YOU ARE PRIVILEGED
A. Privileged Because Of Our Earthly Hope I realize that as Christians, we are all living for what is coming after this life. That is when we expect to receive our inheritance. Why? Well, an inheritance is usually given after the death of the one who owns the inheritance. The One Who promised us an inheritance has already died and risen from the dead. I am looking forward to Heaven, but I am a partaker of the inheritance of the Lord today, Rom. 8:15-17.
Heaven will be wonderful, but I've got it good today!
· The Lord is always with me, Heb. 13:5; Matt. 28:20.
· The Lord has promised to meet all my needs, Phil. 4:19; Matt. 6:25-34.
· He cares about all that I face in life, Heb. 4:15. He listens to me when I pray, Heb. 4:16.
· It seems that the Lord is doing His best to spoil me, Luke 12:32!
· You can take it anyway you please, but if you are saved, you are a privileged person right now!
B. Privileged Because Of Our Eternal Hope Not only are we privileged because of all we have here; we are also privileged because of all that we have waiting on us when we leave here. We have a home in Heaven, John 14:1-3. We have a perfect place reserved for us in His presence, 1 Pet. 1:3-5. We have the hope that we are headed to a city where there will be no more death, parting or sorrow, Rev. 21:4. We are a privileged people! We have the best here and hereafter! What a God we serve!
We are a precious people. He saved us by His grace, apart from any works at all; He has made us a perfect people. He blesses us in marvelous ways and promises us a home in Heaven some day; we are a privileged people.)
I. God Thinks You Are Precious
II. God Thinks You Are Perfect
III. God Thinks You Are Privileged
IV. v. 1-2, 8 GOD THINKS YOU ARE PROFITABLE
A. v. 1 He Can Use Your Walk Paul is telling these folks to walk in a disciplined manner. They are to obey the laws of the land and submit to the people who are in authority over them. He is telling them that their simple walk of faith is proof that they are different from the world around them.
Just the way you carry yourself day by day is a powerful witness to the world around you. As you live for the Lord and demonstrate His love and grace, you are allowing Him to live through you and God uses that to touch hearts. A disciplined, holy life is a power tool in the hand of the Lord, Matt. 5:16.
You might not think that bowing your head over your lunch is a lot, but God can use it. You might not think that reading your Bible at break time is much, but God can use that too. You might not think about it but just showing up on time and doing a days work for a days pay is a powerful testimony to God's saving grace in your life.
B. v. 2 He Can Use Your Witness Paul tells these people that the way they treat others is a testimony in the hands of God. They are told to avoid fighting and gossiping and just treat people with gentleness and meekness. He is merely telling them to have the testimony that they are different.
The way in which we conduct ourselves around others, and the way we treat others, is as powerful a witness as any we give with our lips. Someone has said, "What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you are saying. That is true! When we live right and treat others as Jesus would treat them, Luke 6:31, it is a powerful witness and God can use it for His glory. Of course, when we don't treat others right, it is a powerful witness too!
v. 8 He Can Use Your Works When you set your heart to go after
God the result will be good works. You
will soon discover that God did not save just to keep you out of Hell; He saved
you to put you to work for Him, Eph.
2:10; 2 Cor. 9:8;
He can use a murderer named Moses; a blasphemer named Saul of
Satan might tell you it isn't true; your flesh might try to stand in your way; but God saved you knowing what you were and what you were capable of becoming by His power. He saved you to use you and He will use you because He sees what He can do through you for His glory.
Conc: So, what does God think of you? He thinks you are Precious; Perfect; Privileged and Profitable. That's how He sees you. What do you need to do in your life to line up with His vision of you? Has He shown you that there is room for improvement in your walk with Him and your work for Him? If so, get to Him and deal with that today.
The things I have mentioned today are only true if you are saved. What does God think of you if you are not saved? He thinks you are in trouble. He thinks you are living a dangerous life. He looks at you with love and knows that there is a way out. There is hope for you if you will come to Jesus and be saved. If you will, He will think all the wonderful things I have shared today, and more. Isn't that what you want too?
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Date of Hike: November 11, 2017
Length: Total 10 miles (out and back–not a loop)
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous (in certain areas but mostly due to length)
The intention was to hike to Snow Falls. It changed midway when another hiker told us to skip the falls and head to Buzzard Point.
Laurel-Snow is absolutely gorgeous. I have hiked to Laurel Falls on two other occasions so I was a little familiar with the area. The hike starts out on the Richland Creek trail and you follow it just like you would if you were going to Laurel Falls.
Just follow the trail and look for the marker that leads you up the hill on the right. Continue on that trail until you come to the washed out bridge. Yep, you read it right. The bridge that was placed there in 1976 is long gone. They completely removed it a couple of years ago. Now, there is only a log and it's a little sketchy getting across. I think it's about a mile and a half in that you will come to this. (UPDATE: The bridge has been restored!! No more climbing over a log!)
I am sure these scoutmasters would be thrilled to know I captured this lovely picture. There are a couple of ways you can do this (oh, and no need to look upstream or downstream for an easier way…there isn't one). The log is it. You can walk on across it if you are stable enough. I was not. I actually sat side saddle on it and just scooted myself over it. It was very easy to do it that way. Much easier than any other way I could see. It was a little difficult on the way back since the tree was slanted on the way back. Always be sure to unsnap your backpack when doing any type of fording. Your backpack can pull you right under the water. If it's loosened you can get out of it if needed.
As you can tell this is a rugged trail. There are a lot of rocks and roots. It beautiful but it will be slow going.
You will come to this cute little water feature where someone has painted crosses on the rock.
And you will see this sign:
To get to Buzzard Point just follow the Snow Falls sign. If I'm not mistaken this is the last sign you will see indicating you are going towards snow falls and you will see none that say anything about Buzzard Point (at least none that I saw). I had no idea we were going anywhere near Buzzard (it has been on my list for a few years). We had walked for a good while when a couple told us to skip the falls and head to BP. So, that's what we did.
After walking for a while we finally came to the metal bridges. I knew there were suppose to be some I just wasn't sure where they were. Once you head down the hill towards a HUGE rock you might get confused on how to get to the bridge.
You will need to walk up on the side of the rock. Look closely and you can see the rusted, metal posts sticking up from the rock.
Just keep following around and then hold your breath when you see it.
See what I mean? I could have stayed here all day taking pictures. The view from it was amazing.
The rest of the hike was full of awe at how spectacular the area was.
Finally, we got to the trail leading between the two rocks (again no sign saying anything about where we were). The only sign was one that pointed us back to the parking area. Say wha? Yeah, made zero sense.
Once you get to the top of the rocks there will be what looks to be an old logging road. To get to Buzzard Point take a left and walk until you can't. There were several groups up there when were there. Lots of scouts and hiking groups were checking it out.
Stunning Views! I want to go back and camp this fall so I can get a sunrise and sunset.
Once you are up there you never see a sign pointing you to Snow Falls. We didn't even try to find it since we had to get back before dark. All and all it was a beautiful hike. I just wish the trail had been marked better. Once you leave the turn off point where you can take the trail to Laurel or Snow there is nothing else telling you where you are in the process. No mile markers or anything but the occasional 'main trail' sign and an arrow here or there.
If you go just give yourself plenty of time (it will take longer than you think). Take plenty of water and snacks.
Happy Hiking!


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Three fire engines and 14 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a block of flats in Heaton Avenue in Romford.
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Nelson Ace Hardware was started in 1983 by Carroll, Sarah and Bob Nelson. The Nelson Family has been serving Vermonters for over 100 years, most recently from 1953-1982 as Nelson Brothers with locations in Barre, Montpelier and Randolph. In 1983, Nelson Hardware was born and it continues to thrive today under the ownership of Bob and Linda Nelson. Nelson's ACE has strong ties to the community, employing many local people, including high school and college age youth.
We "Specialize in Special Orders" and will work hard to find the right part or accessory for you. Vacuums, small appliances and many other items are repaired by the infamous "Mr. B." and key cutting, UPS Shipping and LP Tank exchanges are offered as well.
Nelson's is more than a just a hardware store, we have an excellent selection of portable appliances, giftware and housewares items, anything you need for your kitchen! Linda and Bob are proud to be part of the Barre Community and hope you enjoy visiting us!


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A $20 pair of onion goggles are profiled briefly in this month's Cook's Illustrated.
If you're outraged that someone's charging 20 bucks for a pair of onions with eyeholes carved into them, simmer down. The goggles appear to be made of sturdy plastic, and boast foam lining and anti-fog lenses, all of which promise to make cutting onions into a less tear-inducing experience.
Certainly more expensive than burning a candle, chewing gum, or coring the onion, but considerably more humorous to wear around the house.


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I'm doing this 30 days to profit Group on Facebook (a private group) with all kinds of different people and experiences to draw from. We are supporting each other in getting healthy and learning how to work Less Hours while creating more money so we have more time to enjoy life outside of work. My coach and mentor retired himself from the job racket in Feb. of 2010 at age 32 after he created his first six figures on social media for free in less than an hour a day. He reverse engineered how he did it so that he could teach myself and others to do it in less than an hour a day, too. I am learning so much from these profit groups, making money and staying committed to my health because of my coach. I invite you to join me in this fantastic journey as well.
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8.572309 - BACH, J.S.: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue / Partita No. 4 / English Suite No. 3 (L.G. Crawford)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
The three works presented on this recording. the Chromatic Fantasia in the German stylus phantasticus, the Fourth Partita with its French Ouverture and the Third English Suite with its Italianate Prelude, reflect Bach's life-long interest in incorporating and combining different national styles in his compositions.
The Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor (BWV 903) and stylus phantasticus
For this style is the most free and unrestrained manner of composing, singing and playing that one can imagine, for one hits first upon this idea and then upon that one, since one is bound neither to words nor to melody, only to harmony, so that the singer or player can display his skill. All kinds of otherwise unusual progressions, hidden ornaments, ingenious turns and embellishments are brought forth without actual observation of the measure and the key, regardless of what is placed on the page, without a formal theme and ostinato, without theme and subject that are worked out; now swift, now hesitating, now in one voice, now in many voices, now for a while behind the beat, without measure of sound, but not without the intent to please, to overtake and to astonish. These are the essential marks of the fantastic style.
The Chromatic Fantasia is a spectacular example of Johann Sebastian Bach exploring stylus phantasticus. Bach's first biographer Johann Nicolaus Forkel wrote in 1802 that he had searched long and hard to try to find another piece by Bach like it, but never did. Apart from the Fantasia in G minor, BWV 542, for organ, the Chromatic Fantasia is a rare example of Bach's interpretation of the free fantasia, a style that would dominate the aesthetic of his son Carl Philipp Emanuel. Wolfgang Wiemer suggests in his 1988 Bach Jahrbuch article that this piece was written in 1720 as a Tombeau for Bach's first wife Maria Barbara, who died suddenly in that year at the age of 36. Perhaps this explains why such an improvisatory work was so carefully notated and preserved in several copies in the Bach household. In two ways Bach guarantees that the performer dare to be improvisatory when she plays this piece. First, from measures 28 to 48 the score gives carefully written-out figuration alternating with large half-note chords marked "arpeggio", forcing the performer to make choices about how to realise this "short-hand" notation. Then in measure 49 a plaintive melody marked Recitativ begins to alternate with abrupt almost violent short chordal passages, calling the performer to imagine how she can imitate the new character that has suddenly come on stage: a solo voice singing a lamento, accompanied by continuo.
The fugue that follows has a subject built on two ascending minor thirds filled in chromatically. The fugue gets its real rhythmic drive from the countersubject that begins in measure 8 built from a chain of long-short-short figures known in Bach's time by their rhetorical name: figura corta.
Partita No. 4 in D major (BWV 828) and the Clavier Ubung tradition
The Six Partitas that make up the first volume of Bach's Clavier Ubung were first published as a collection in Leipzig in 1731 and follow the standard pattern established in earlier keyboard suites. The first movement of each partita explores a radically different kind of prelude form: the Germanic organ-like Praeludium of the first partita; the Italian Sinfonia; the stylus phantasticus forms of the Fantasia, the Praembulum, and the Toccata; and in the fourth partita contained on this recording, the grand French Ouverture, with its characteristic over-dotted rhythms, virtuosic upbeat scalar passages and elaborate ornaments. The Ouverture announces the second half of the volume, a pattern Bach will repeat in Clavier Ubung II, as well as the Goldberg Variations.
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor (BWV 808) and the development of the Keyboard Suite
The oldest source for the first English Suite in A minor can be dated to a manuscript in Johann Gottfried Walther's hand written between 1714 and 1717. The second, third and fourth suites were probably composed in Weimar before 1715 while the fifth and sixth probably date to a few years later in Köthen. The earliest source of all six suites dates to sometime between 1719 and 1725, probably copied by the Köthen organist Bernard Kayser. In the 2007 Bachs Klavier- und Orgelwerke: Das Handbuch published by Siegbert Rampe (to which these liner notes are indebted), the author gives an overview of the development of the keyboard suite in Germany that outlines four stages. In the first, the characteristic order of Allemande, Courante, and Sarabande develops in Germany from keyboard transcriptions of lute suites brought to Denmark and northern Germany by traveling French and English musicians. The term Suite was adopted to describe this prescribed order of dances in England, while in German-speaking areas, the Italian term Partita was more often used. In Rampe's second stage, the Gigue was added (after the 1640s), and in the third stage, by the late seventeenth century, the dance suite always began with a prelude and started to include fashionable dances such as the Gavotte, the Minuet and other more fanciful character pieces. The English Suites represent this third stage of development. In contrast to the diversity of the first movements of the six Partitas, all of the English Suite preludes except the first one are concerto-like allegri in Italian style. In the third suite, presented here, a Gavotte is inserted before the Gigue, while others include a Minuet, Gavotte, Bourée or Passepied in the same place in the sequence. Eventually, in the fourth and final stage of development of the suite described by Rampe, such character and galant pieces outnumbered the traditional dances.
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Drinker, Catherine, 1897-1973, Author
Extent: 5.6 linear feet (7 boxes)
Catherine Drinker Bowen (1897-1973) was an American writer best known for her popular (and occasionally controversial) biographies of prominent American and English historical figures. Her books were great successes in the popular market, but sometimes received criticism from academics for their occasional re-imagining of historical occurrences. This collection includes 5 boxes of material related to her 1950 biography of John Adams, John Adams and the American Revolution. It includes two full drafts of the book, organized by chapter, with each chapter containing various revisions. It also includes various versions of the book's prologue, source notes, and bibliography, as well as notes and corrections, along with a statement by Drinker Bowen explaining her biographical methods.


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Sorry I am late, I was masturbating. I know it's May 20th, but this is the perfect month for that excuse, so I am using it!
Have you been masturbating? NO?!?! Why the hell not! This is a celebration. It feels good and it DOES good. That is right, masturbation has been proven to be BENEFICIAL for women and men. Since I have a vulva to celebrate this month, I will talk about women's masturbation today, but hey there are still 11 days left in the month. I might get to penises too, if I am lucky and practice excellent time management. Masturbation will make you feel better about yourself and make your lover excited to fuck.
Masturbating is Good for You
While touching yourself provides amazing sensory benefits and other pleasures, it's actually better for you. Masturbation can help those suffering from insomnia naturally. Tension release is a great sleep inducer, and that is what an orgasm is. Those good feelings of bliss are brought on by our good friend dopamine, the "feel-good" hormone and when you are done cumming, the relaxing hormone oxytocin is released, which helps you sleep. Also, these hormones are also helpful in improving your mood and relieving depressed feelings. Oh, and all of those pulses you are feeling? Hello pelvic floor! The pelvic floor twerks for you while you orgasm, strengthening naturally without the need of yoni eggs or kegels. Besides, touching yourself helps to improve the way you view yourself and allows you to connect with your body.
Getting Started
One question I get often is, "When is the best time to masturbate?" Anytime is a GOOD time to masturbate, but the BEST time is when you have the freedom to honor yourself without other distractions. I like to set up a date night with myself sometimes that includes a sexy playlist, good wine, candles and my favorite vibrator. I take a couple of hours of solitude, put my phone in 'do not disturb' mode and enjoy myself.
For women, there are 3 well known ways to masturbate: grinding, clitoral stimulation and fingering/vaginal penetration. Grinding was the first way I learned to pleasure myself. I could do it when I was young and still living in my mother's home, without all the guilt that came with touching myself. I would lie in bed, naked from the waist down, and grind on my sheets, arousing myself so that the tip of my clit would fill up and graze lightly against the bed until I climaxed. It's a great intro to masturbation!
Clitoral stimulation can be very intense, depending on the woman, the time of the month, and countless other varying factors. Touching your (well lubed) clitoris gently, rubbing it in a circular motion or using a motorized clit massager are all my top 3 ways to get a quick nut. Sometimes, we don't have time for all the loving woo we want to give ourselves, but sexual release is still desirable. On those days, if I am turned on for it, I make a b-line for the clitoris.
Then, there's penetration. Ahhh, to be penetrated by your own loving hands provides a personal freedom you might not know exists. It allows you to feel the inside of your vagina, palpating your cervix and g-spot, and get a sense of your natural wetness. You can finally feel the pulsing and contractions and repeatedly realize how strong and powerful your pussy actually is! Dildos, wands, g-spot stimulators, and other sex toys can be brought to this private party if you desire, but always know partnered with a good lubricant, your hand is a-plenty!
I could talk for hours about other types of masturbation, including anal play, self-flogging, masturdation (meditational masturbation) and breath orgasms (touchless masturbation), but you will just have to join one of my classes for that. For information on my upcoming classes visit www.fearlessgift.org/events and I look forward to having you at my studio soon!
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"Weohryant University" (XXXV)
"Ditto goes to school" (XV)
Spring is here, said Virginia, only two months before summer vacation. Summer vacation? said Ditto. Yes, said Virginia. What's summer vacation? That's when we get three months off before coming back to school. Coming back? said Ditto. Yes, said Virginia, in the fall. For how long? said Ditto. Until the next summer, said Virginia. And then? said Ditto. Until the summer after that, said Virginia. How long do we have to keep coming? Forever, said Virginia. Forever? said Ditto. Yes, said Virginia, until we grow old.


text: Death the Door, Music a Key is an invitation to join a journey that is not always easy, but might just alter the way you think about how you live your life. The journey begins in the fragile moments just before life ends, as we sit beside the deathbed and seek to understand this sacred process through the eyes of a harpist. This book of stories tells of ordinary people in the midst of extraordinary moments: people experiencing grief, loss and the anticipation of death. For the most part, however, it is the story of the author, who followed a calling to sit with the dying and share her music. "It paints a picture of the work that I do as a harpist who plays intuitive music at the bedside, the restorative qualities of the harp, and the gift that it brings many. It is my hope that through telling these stories, not only will the lives of those who I have played for be honoured, but also their death. It is my hope that their story will serve as a reminder to others that this experience does not have to be frightening, though it requires acceptance, and acceptance requires courage. This acceptance of death can be rarely found, and when it is, it is unmistakable, for their peace seems to permeate everything and everyone around them." About the Author: Angela Sciberras of NSW, Australia, brings readers a new perspective of death and dying, and the role that the arts and music can play. "The power of one person to make a difference is immense." Publisher's website: http://www.SBPRA.com/AngelaMSciberras


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Have you noticed in the blink of an eye we can get blind-sided by life?
It was the winter that held on with both frozen fists, so I figured that must be the reason everything looked so colorless and bleak. Then the earth woke up and started putting on a few pastel garments of spring, but everything still looked gray. I wasn't sure if it was the way I was looking at things or the way I was seeing them . . .
A recent visit to the eye doc revealed that cataracts had clouded my vision, little by little, until it wasn't little any longer. Peering through a cataract is like looking through a gauze veil until suddenly we get blurred to the beauty surrounding us.
Like anyone who has a habit of chasing God, I can find a spiritual slant to everything. I love how the apostle Paul (2 Corinthians) helps us see spiritual sightedness more clearly by using veils and mirrors.
Blindness and clarity. The unevenness is enough to undo a person. . .
That's how it's been since my cataract surgery last week. For now, I see perfectly with one eye and hardly at all with the other. So, what do you do with imbalanced sight?
The ophthalmologist's advice was to train my brain to focus on one thing and the other eye would depend on the good.
And so, I'm thinking if we can train our mind to focus on one thing that can prevent us from running into walls and falling all-the-way-down then we can shift our view while walking through the glare of this world. Agree?
Focus on the holy with eyes wide shut.
So, even though I'm seeing spring a little more colorful (out of one eye) than I did before, I must train my mind not to have double vision and look at winter bleak at the same time . . .
It's amazing to realize the naked eye can see light years away into the universe but can't seem to see inside the depth of ourselves. Only God the Father can give us that holy lens.
If you're ever at a loss for something to thank God for – pause and praise with me right now for our eyes . . . those of the face and heart.
We all with unveiled faces are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory. 2 Corinthians 3:12-14
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OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) ("LSB" or the "Company") today announced that it resumed production of nitric acid at its El Dorado, Arkansas chemical facility ("El Dorado facility" or "El Dorado") on November 16, 2016 following the completion of a temporary nitrous oxide bypass system, and the receipt of required permitting from state regulators. The work was completed to remedy a previously disclosed leak in the nitrous oxide abatement vessel of El Dorado's new nitric acid plant. As previously disclosed, the Company plans to install a new permanent nitrous oxide abatement vessel that management anticipates will be completed in late 2017. In the meantime, the temporary solution is expected to enable El Dorado's nitric acid plant to operate at targeted capacity on an ongoing basis.
During the nitric acid plant's recent downtime, customer orders were satisfied utilizing product shipped from LSB's other facilities with minimal financial impact. Expenses related to the construction of the temporary bypass system were recognized in the third and fourth quarters of 2016, which the Company expects to recoup, along with costs related to the installation of the new nitrous oxide abatement vessel, under the warranty provisions of the original nitrous acid plant construction contract.
About LSB Industries, Inc.
LSB Industries, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural, mining, and industrial markets. The Company owns and operates facilities in Cherokee, Alabama, El Dorado, Arkansas and Pryor, Oklahoma, and operates a facility for a global chemical company in Baytown, Texas. LSB's products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States. Additional information about the Company can be found on its website at www.lsbindustries.com.
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Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties. Though we believe that expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectation will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These and other risk factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those set forth under "Risk Factors" and "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and, if applicable, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update, amend or clarify and forward-looking statement to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release except as required by applicable law.


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They come neatly folded inside a fabric bag which matches the PJ bottoms as you can see below and on the bag itself are two buttons which keeps the PJ's secure until opened:
Once the PJ's are in use, I wondered what to do with the fabric bag, I love the pattern of it and didn't want to just throw it in the bin because it woould have been a huge waste. Then I remembered that I needed some new storage for my nail polishes, below is the bag I had been keeping them in, but it got so full that I could no longer zip it up.
Those are just some of my nail polishes and one random bottle of Moon Beam which I had been looking for and naturally am chuffed I have found, but in total there is almost 40 nail polishes shown there and I have around another 15 in need of a home, which they now have:
Now I have a lovely fabric bag to securely store all of my nail polishes all in one place.


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The MySpace Privacy Curtains are designed to integrate with the GO Adventure Camper and the GOzeebo Screenroom Tent. In the GO, MySpace offers multiple options for creating separate private sleeping areas on the bed platforms – and can also be used to help create a dark, sun blocking room partition if you're sleeping in the middle of the kingsize bed platform. In the GOzeebo, the MySpace curtains hang from the built in tent loops to create a private changing area. The MySpace package comes with a set of 2 divider curtains each with built in bungee hooks along the top edge as well as magnetic and velcro connection points to secure the side edges.
The super-soft 70-denier polyester material is machine washable, opaque for privacy and sets up/takes down in seconds.
- Magnetic closure system
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- Designed to integrate with the GO Adventure Camper & GOzeebo


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At the Argyle Leadership in Digital Marketing Forum in New York a few weeks back I delivered a keynote on the rise of the Chief Digital Officer. Turns out that half the attendees were already performing the CDO role, while the other half were considering it.
The challenges of the new digital age make the role of a CDO a no-brainer. After all, who else will ensure that the company's key strategies are supported by emerging technologies and new organizational competencies?
I should have put that last part in quotes, since it's an actual job description for a financial service firm's Chief Digital Officer.
To answer my own question: Plenty of people. Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Data Officers, Chief Strategy Officers and newly-anointed Chief Marketing Technology Officers all assume they'll be rolling out digital capabilities in their workaday roles.
In the meantime, newly-minted CDOs have their own challenges. They're caught between competing visions of CMOs and CIOs. They're expected to leverage the technology expertise of an often-marginalized IT department. Ownership of digitally-adjacent solutions like big data, analytics and mobile, is vague. High touch legacy cultures may even sabotage digital efforts.
It turns out that many companies hire the CDO before completely defining the role. In my experience the CDO needs to excel at six key functions in order to be truly effective:
- Map digital capabilities to strategic priorities. Digital won't get the visibility or support it needs if it's not helping the company get where it wants to go.
- Serve as the executive sponsor for digital process innovation. Other executives might not be measured on new functionality or economies of scale that digital capabilities enable. For instance, consider the complexities of digitizing the mortgage loan application, and how that will impact a variety of existing business processes.
- Develop and administer the digital project portfolio. Responsibility for actual deployment of digital solutions might rest with line of business executives. Centralized monitoring of often-heterogeneous digital initiatives is critical.
- Measure new efficiencies and ROI. Replacing manual processes with technology drives both cost savings and revenue generation. The CDO's oversight across digital initiatives positions him or her uniquely well to measure success.
- Develop ways to attract and retain top talent. Companies often have more mature visions for digital than they do skills.
- Be the "executive intermediary" during delivery. This often means enlisting involvement from other executives, re-establishing priorities, acting as a coach, or serving as tiebreaker during the rollout of digital capabilities.
Most of these responsibilities are brand new and thus won't step on the toes of incumbent executives, many of whom—once they realize the additive value of the CDO—will welcome the help.
This story, "6 responsibilities of the Chief Digital Officer" was originally published by CIO.


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Soft Dough Recipe for Rolls:
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1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg
See filling and frosting recipes below
Using an electric mixer mix the the dough with a flat beater. Place on a floured surface and roll out the size of a brownie pan 12x9. Brush dough with melted butter and then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture (below) on the dough lightly.
Place the apple filling (below) onto the dough and roll up like a jelly roll pinching the seam together on top.
Slice rolls and place on a parchment lined brownie or jelly roll pan. For a shine on the dough, brush with beaten egg over the tops of the rolls before baking(I skipped that step). Bake at 350 degree preheated oven around 25 minutes or until browned.
Drizzle frosting over the rolls 10 minutes after they are out of the oven cooling. Serve warm.
Apple filling:
2 medium apples chopped in small pieces
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
Mix all together in a bowl and set aside
Cinnamon and Sugar:
Cinnamon and sugar mixed together 3 tablespoons to 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Melted butter (around 2 tablespoons) to brush on the dough.
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons warm water
1 tablespoon butter softened
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As Spring and Summer months approach it's not uncommon for gas prices to start marching upward. But this year, due to Middle East unrest and reduced oil drilling in the Gulf, that march has turned into a mad dash.
According to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report1, gas prices have climbed from about $3.07 a gallon for Regular on January 1, to presently $3.553 for Regular. That is a $.48 jump with the majority of the spike happening over the last 3 weeks.
So I figured this would be a good time to refresh ourselves on some gas saving tips. I spent time looking around at different tips and here are my favorites:
- 1.Maintain a steady speed
From The Hour blog2: The writer recommends to "Drive Sensibly", basically stating that by slowing down to the speed limit and reducing the accelerating and breaking, your car can become 33% more fuel efficient.
- 2. Shop around online for gas prices
Almost all articles I've read have said to shop online at sites like gaspricewatch.com and AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge for gas prices. But I'd like to make a point, be sure to stay within your driving area. It doesn't help for you to drive 10 minutes out of the way to save 5 cents a gallon, but you might just find some good local savings too, so happy searching!
- 3. Know your traveling expenses
I love the AAA "Your Driving Costs" calculations3. It will help you break down all the expenses of the automobile and see how much it is per mile. Great for those looking to buy a new or used car.
- 4. Maintain your car
If you're not doing the maintenance on your car or checking your tire pressure regularly, you are blowing money out your tailpipe. Like any piece of machinery, your car performs better with proper maintenance (have you ever tried to move something on wheels when one of the wheels are flat, ITS HARD!) Keep this in mind when you see that one of your tires is running a little flat.
These four were the ones I like the most, but there are tons more. Obviously carpooling helps save on gas as well, as does riding your bike or taking public transit (and I recommend doing all of the above).
If you know or find more tips, add them. Here's hoping we'll see a retreat in gas prices in the near future, but until then drive safe and drive smart!


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Forrest, Freeman, Butler Claim Big Primary Wins
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Forrest, Freeman, Butler Claim Big Primary Wins
Tues., June 14, was a bad Republican Primary day in Saluda County if you were an incumbent or former elected official.
House District 39 Representative Ralph Shealy Kennedy Jr. was defeated by political newcomer Cal Forrest, and 4th District County Councilman Jacob Schumpert lost to another political novice Jones Butler.
Former Sheriff Jason Booth's attempt to regain his old position was thwarted by Saluda Police Captain Robin Freeman.
The only incumbent to win was District 25 Sen. Shane Massey.
Rick Hubbard and Candice Lively will meet in a run-off on June 28 for the 11th Circuit Solicitor nomination.
Kennedy fell to Forrest by 1617-1224 in Saluda County and 1096-837 in Lexington County.
Butler took a 36-vote victory over Schumpert, who has served two terms on County Council.
Freeman out-polled Booth by a 2111 to 967 margin.
Massey won Saluda County 921-548, Lexington County 1266-975, and Edgefield County 1411-1122 .
Hubbard did not receive the necessary 51 percent of the vote to win the Solicitor's nomination outright. He led in Saluda County with 1500 votes, compared to Lively's 1191 and Larry Wedekind's 376.
VIETNAM VETERANS RECOGNIZED - Veterans (L to R): Tommie Burton, James Bowman, James Mosley, Carolyn Piekielniak representing the late Matthew Piekielniak, Sonny Smith, Jimmie Boland, Frank Chapman, Gehrig Minick, Bill Murrell, Sammy Crouch, Luther Beason. Other participating veterans not pictured were Grady Clark, Bob McKie, William Peterson, and Paul Potts. DAR members (left side): Vera Miller, Dr. Bela Herlong, Sara Sears, Paulette Rollins, Suzanne Barns, Judy Duncan and (R side): Ann Ella Adams, Meade Hendrix, Billie Ellis.
Old 96 District Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Honors Vietnam Veterans
The Old 96 District Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, partnered with 10,072 other organizations across the country in the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Ann Ella Adams worked with the veterans in this group to write their "Remembering Vietnam" stories which appeared in local newspapers.
The Old 96 District Chapter recognized the veterans who participated in the remembrances project, and thanked and honored them during a ceremony at the Saluda County Historical Society Museum on June 14, 2016. Each Vietnam Veteran received a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin supplied by the Department of Defense and a personalized certificate from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The pin features an eagle on the front, and the back reads, "A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You."
Since the first of the year, the Saluda County Museum has featured an exhibit of Vietnam Veteran memorabilia, which you note in the photo enclosed. The exhibit will run through July 1 at the Museum, 105 Law Range, Saluda, SC.


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Recipe to make Tomato Achaar
- 2 cups roasted tomatoes, peeled, and chopped
- 1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
- 3 fresh red chilies, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon musturd seeds
- 1 teaspoon timur
- 1 tablespoon musturd oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon musturd oil
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek
- 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
- In a blender combine all ingredients to form smooth paste-like
- mixture (can be made chunkier, if desired). Transfer into a large bowl.
For garnish, in a non-stick pan heat one tablespoon of musturd oil,
splitter fenugreek until it turns dark. Add slices of garlic and fry
till light brown. Pour the garlic-oil mixture and chopped green onions
over the tomato mixture. Mix well and refrigerate for at least two
hours. Serve chilled. Makes a good condiment.
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Travel is supposed to be a wonderful, life-changing experience, but the truth is that even experienced travelers worry that something could go wrong during their trip. Overcoming the fears that come with travel, particularly international travel, can be very challenging. Let's take a closer look at common travel fears and ways to overcome them.
Leaving Home
Some travelers worry that things at home won't be properly taken care of while they are away, particularly if they have stressful jobs or high-maintenance pets. Leaving everything behind and allowing someone else to take charge during your absence can be extremely difficult.
To overcome this travel fear, focus on the positive aspects of your trip. Perhaps you are traveling to a place you have always wanted to visit or visiting with people you have not seen in a very long time. You may be taking a volunteer vacation or researching family history. No matter what type of trip you are taking, you will learn something new or have an experience you could not have at home.
Running Out of Money
Money worries are common among travelers; all the careful planning in the world can't prevent unexpected expenses from popping up.
Carefully research the costs of your trip, using travel guidebooks, travel websites and friends' experiences to help you figure out how much your trip will actually cost. Once you have that estimate in hand, add 20 to 25 percent to that amount so that you will have a cushion to cover unanticipated expenses. To further set your mind at ease, you can leave some money with a trusted relative or friend who would be willing to send funds to you via Western Union if you run into money problems.
Getting Sick During Your Trip
It's never fun to be ill, especially when you are far from home.
Before you travel, visit your doctor and make sure you have received all the immunizations and boosters you need for travel to your chosen destination. Talk with your doctor about "hospital-worthy" symptoms you should monitor if you feel unwell while you are away. Purchase a travel medical insurance policy, and, if you would prefer to be treated at home if you become ill, a medical evacuation policy, when you book your trip. This is especially important if your only health care coverage is provided by Medicare and you are traveling outside the United States; Medicare only covers treatment provided within the US.
Getting Lost
Almost everyone has driven or walked into unfamiliar territory, and it's not a fun experience. Throw in a language barrier, jet lag and different laws and getting lost suddenly becomes an enormous disaster.
There's no fool-proof way to avoid getting lost, but bringing a GPS unit and good maps on your trip can help you find your way around most of the time. If you find yourself in a place with no street signs, rendering your map useless, call your hotel or find a police station and ask for advice.
Encountering Thieves and Pickpockets
We've all read horror stories about pickpockets, thieves and gypsy children, any of whom are, supposedly, more than ready to relieve you of your travel money, camera, passport and credit cards.
Pickpockets and thieves do target tourists, but you can avoid pickpockets by hiding your money and travel documents in a money belt or pouch, finding out where pickpockets congregate (at Notre Dame in Paris, for example) and blending in with locals rather than dressing as a tourist. Leave a sum of money with trusted relatives or friends in case the worst happens, so they can send you funds via Western Union.
Having Something Go Wrong at Home
It's difficult to leave home when family members are ill or in distress, even if there are plenty of people around to help out.
If you feel you must get home immediately if a problem occurs, choose transportation, hotel and tour options that allow for changes and refunds. You will pay a premium for this flexibility, but you will be able to rearrange your trip on short notice. Registering your trip with the US Department of State or your local equivalent will help officials contact you in the case of a true emergency. You may also want to look at communications options, such as Skype, that will allow you to stay in touch with family and friends.
Disliking the Food
Food can truly make or break a trip.
If you have very specific dietary requirements, take some time to research food options in your destination country. Similarly, if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, you will want to find out about restaurant choices. If you are taking a tour or going on a cruise, be aware that following an allergy-related, vegan or vegetarian diet may mean you will eat the same thing, or variations on a basic theme, every day. If your itinerary will take you to a place where the food is unfamiliar to you (e.g. India or Ethiopia), take the time to visit a restaurant in your area that serves the food of your destination country. Ask your waiter to recommend a sampling of traditional dishes, and write down the names of the foods you most enjoy.
Being Unable to Communicate
There's nothing more terrifying than realizing that you can't ask for help if you need it because you don't speak the local language.
There are many ways you can learn the Important Words of Politeness ("Yes," No," "Please," Thank you," "May I?" and "Where is?") before your trip begins. To these basic phrases, consider adding "Help," "Bathroom," "I don't know," and the words for all the foods and medicines to which you are allergic. You can learn these important words and phrases from phrasebooks, language learning software, dictionaries, language websites and travel guidebooks.
Encountering Terrorism or Violence
No traveler wants to be involved in a terrorist attack, sectarian violence or police activity.
While no one can predict a terrorist attack, it is relatively simple to stay out of harm's way under normal conditions. Take the time to research prospective destinations, whether through the US Department of State or your own country's Foreign Office, and create an itinerary that avoids potential danger spots. Stay alert once your trip begins, and avoid strikes and demonstrations.
Having a Bad Experience
I've lived through some "interesting" travel experiences, including flying home from the USSR with dog smugglers and dealing with tax-evading restaurateurs in Sicily. While coping with puppy peddlers wasn't my best moment, it did not ruin my trip to the Soviet Union, nor did the lies our handlers told us about opening days and times at Lenin's Tomb prevent me from joining the line and seeing the Soviet leader's glass tomb and black marble mausoleum for myself. Sometimes – actually, most of the time – the less-than-stellar experiences turn into the best stories.


text: The Crest of the Malaysian Armed Forces has the symbolic elements of the three services. The fourteen pointed star represents the fourteen states in Malaysia whereas the Keris highlights the warrior spirit of the Malays in Peninsular Malaysia. The Sarawak Parang together with the Keris represents the fighting spirit that is together shared with the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak in defending the nation. The Hawk represents the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Anchor signifies the Royal Malaysian Navy protecting our territorial waters.


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This is a Commercial Office in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur. The size of this unit was approximately 11,905 square feet or 1,106.01 square meter. It was partially furnished. and this unit also comes with more than 10 parking bays.
Newly Refurbished & Refined Faber Towers@Taman DesaRetail Sizes : each lot sizes from 293 sf - 1,292 sf. Office Towers : lot sizes from 1,050 sf – maximum 11,905 sf per floor.Faber Towers is situated in the quaint clutches of Taman Desa, a well-developed residential and commercial community. It is a perfect place for grinding work out. A host of attractive retail and F&B outlets are conveniently available to you. The refurbished Faber Towers will flaunt its new look that is both stylish and sophisticate. Expect to enjoy a wide range of quality conveniences, all within the same roof.Essential Features • Newly upgraded office building• Early bird rental rate• Strategically located• 24-hours security• Unobstructed panoramic views• Equipped with fibre optic backbone• All office units are corner lots• 6 elevators & 1 service lift each tower• Ample parking bays• 3-storey retail podium offering a host of attractive retail and F&B outlets.Call to grab the Early bird rental rate of Faber Towers TODAY.Contact me (Amilyn) at 012-2600338 or email to firstname.lastname@example.com for enquiries. Open for viewing:Mon - Fri: 9am – 6.00 pm.
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I say to myself "Not next summer, no way will I agonize in heat for weeks on end."
Dogs can barely go out for walks, let alone runs, unless I get up in the dark.
I am becoming a total recluse and the heck of it is, I am liking it in some strange way.
But then, I am renting a Colorado ranch house next summer for the whole family for a week, right next to Rocky Mountain National Park. I have been wanting to do this for years.
It was Nora Ephron's death and her words that made me do it. "Do it now, don't wait."
One highlight of this week was doing a wedding reception candid shots. This is Laura and Rodney. I never want to be a professional photographer, I think. It is a lot of responsibility. But I do enjoy opportunities.
This is my favorite photo, because Rodney is so into loving Laura, it could easily last a good 50 years. Just look at his face. He is a goner .


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Below you can find the number of changes made in the latest version of aMember Pro:
aMember Pro V4.2.19 Released – What's New?
- Improved checks for payment amount for not-recurring PayPal payments
- Implements #1213 – ability to select all fields in export and customize table action
- Added new cc payment plugin: DPS Payment Express (cc is not stored) paymentexpress.com
- Payforit cc payment plugin: chenges at PFI service
- Added ability to customize profile_changed template in admin interface
- Implements #693 – If no first and last name saved for affiliate then the login value should be used
- Intuit payment plugin
- BitPay payment plugin included into release for beta-testing
- Implements #563 – Change error that is displayed when you try to protect the same folder twice
- WePay : refund, cancel processing fixed
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Waking up doesn't need to alarm you! Here a few alarm clock apps that will help you sleep better so you can wake to a more productive day.
Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle is that gentle nudge that helps you wake and feel happy that you did.
It's not like those regular alarms that startle you from your deep sleep, and leave you tired and longing for your bed through the day. The reason regular alarms do that is because they often wake you when you're in your deepest sleep (called REM sleep) – the moments you're dreaming.
The Sleep Cycle bio-alarm uses the accelerometer in your mobile phone to monitor your sleep cycles through the night and determine the sleep phase you're in. Using a 30-minute alarm window in the time you've set, the alarm wakes you with soothing melodies when you're in your lightest phase of sleep.
Sleep Cycle is available for $0.99 for iPhone and Android.
Sleep as Android
The Sleep as Android app is similar to Sleep Cycle, but powered only by Android. The alarm clock monitors your sleep cycle and has a smart wakeup feature that gently wakes you in your lightest moment of sleep. Wake to the sounds of nature, relaxing melodies or songs from your music playlist.
It also monitors patterns like sleep deficit, snoring and deep sleep. You can fall asleep to music, which switches off when you're down. Sleep as Android makes sure you never turn off your alarm and fall back to sleep with the CAPTCHA wake up verification. It also works on Pebble, Tizen or Wear Smartwatches.
You can get a two-week free trial sleep cycle tracking with monitoring — and when you're ready, the app costs $4.99.
Want to make the most out of your day and savor every second of sunrise? The Sunriser lets you wake, every day, in tandem with the sun. The Smartphone app also has a countdown timer to let you know when the alarm will go off, or how long it is until sunrise. The app will also let you wake up at a specific time, instead of with the early-rising sun. Sunriser is available for your iPhone or iPad on iTunes for $0.99.
Developing a good and stable sleep and waking schedule, combined with regular exercise and early daylight exposure, will help your energy, mood, and overall well-being. Recharge does just that! It's a personalized six-week program that focuses on a regular sleep schedule, an alarm clock designed to get you out of bed and motivated, increases early daylight exposure and encourages physical activity within two hours of waking. Recharge is part of a study directed at understanding if Smartphone technologies can influence overall health and well-being. The pilot release is available on iTunes at no charge.
Having trouble making it through the day? Are those longer winter days getting darker and darker? SleepBot for iPhone or Android monitors your sleeping patterns and helps you wake feeling refreshed!
All you have to do is "punch in" when you're about to sleep. Sleepbot does the rest for you. When your phone is in sleep mode, it goes into airplane mode, turns off all music and goes completely silent. Sleepbot monitors your sleep and allows users to set alarms to get the most out of their time in bed.
Sleep Pillow Sounds
Sleep Pillow Sounds is an iOS app that soothes you into a deep sleep with sweet ambient sounds for the perfect cyclical sleep pattern. Select from gentle melodies, atmospheric tunes, quiet city traffic or more.
These sounds are enhanced to induce sleep in even the most difficult sleeper or the loudest environment. When you're ready to wake, Sleep Pillow Sounds will slowly fade in to ease you from sleep. Get it free, or $1.99 for the full version.


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Ember (2002, p.343) defines marriage as "a socially approved sexual and economic union, usually between a woman and a man". Because marriage customs differ widely according to culture, it is obviously of great interest to the cultural anthropologist. For example, marriage rites in some cultures may involve highly complex ceremonial rituals, whereas marriage rites in other cultures may be relatively simple. The Chinese (in this essay, meaning native inhabitants of China) seem to have an affinity for elaborate rituals; like other Chinese celebrations, a traditional Chinese marriage involves several elaborate rituals, some of which are performed before the actual wedding day. This essay will examine each part of the wedding from the perspective of a particular Chinese subculture.
'Visiting girls' is a courtship ritual practiced by the Dai ethnic group that typically takes place during the agricultural slack season (An & Liu, 2002). When the lights in their houses have been put out, bonfires are built outside the village (ibid).
Young women sit around the fires with their spinning wheels (ibid). Young men drape themselves with red blankets and walk around the young women as they play musical instruments (ibid). When a young man sees a young woman who strikes his fancy, he approaches her slowly (ibid). If the attraction is mutual, the young woman takes out a small stool which has been concealed under her long skirt and invites him to sit beside her (ibid). The young man then seats himself and wraps his red blanket around the young woman (ibid). A heart-to-heart talk then ensues (ibid).
Two weeks before the wedding takes place, the Hokkien matchmaker delivers the dowry money to the bride's parents inside a red packet (Blu Inc Media (S) Pte Ltd., 1999). This traditional practice is known as "lup chai" (ibid). It is considered good...


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Apparently, here in Indianapolis we may have experienced a cryoseism, also known as an ice quake, in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 10th. I seemed to have slept right through it and missed it, but it's still interesting to know that it might have happened.
The information I read on cryoseisms makes me think that the earth experienced an involuntary shiver, accompanied by a booming noise so people would realize it happened.
Another new word -- cryofundo!
I just made this word up by combing cryo, which means ice, with the Latin word for "melt" - fundo. We will be experiencing a lot of cryofundo beginning this weekend and going on in to next week as temperatures go well above freezing for several days in a row. As the ice melts, we'll get to see what damage it really caused in our gardens.
This ice melt is just in time because I went to a program on perennials yesterday at the Indianapolis Art Museum, and I'm very eager now for winter to be over and spring to begin.
Not to mention all this cold weather is affecting my mind and causing me to think of sentences likes this one describing the program:
Images of Echninacea of every color and Agastache that might be hardy here made our gardening hearts melt, while pictures of Heuchera and Helleborus made our knees quake at the thought of planting them in our gardens.
I have just written the worst sentence in the history of garden blogging. Is anyone having a contest?
It really was an excellent program and I'll post more about it in the days to come. For now, just know that if you garden anywhere near Indianapolis and you missed it, you are a dumb bunny. Oops, that's just winter talking. I didn't mean to imply that anyone who missed it was not a very smart rabbit or anything like that. But when you hear about the program and the speakers and you weren't there, you'll be more disappointed than a gardener who opens a packet of seeds and finds it is empty.
Which may be the second worst sentence in the history of garden blogging.
Really, we should have a contest for the worst sentence on a garden blog. I'm on a roll, like a tumbleweed tumbling aimlessly about a garden flattened by the ice and snow, with nary a shrub or tree to stop it.
Which may be the third worst sentence...
Some people may quit while they are ahead, others quit so the hole doesn't get any deeper.


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The town of La Vergne may join other Tennessee communities with sprinkler ordinances on the books.
Earlier this month, the city's Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the first reading of the ordinance, according to a story from a local ABC affiliate. "This [ordinance] could save one life, and if it saves one life that is plenty," Vice-Mayor Chris Farmer told the station. "I don't want houses like they've been built before. I want quality homes that people can feel safe in." A second reading on the ordinance is scheduled for May.
If residents and legislators in La Vergne need more convincing of the benefits of sprinklers, they should focus their attention to nearby Hendersonville. This week, a sprinkler system inside a residence contained a cooking fire to the area of origin. Water damage was minimal, and residents were allowed back into their home soonafter the incident. All residents escaped the fire without injury.
Looking for additional sprinkler saves? Check out NFPA's new report "Sprinkler Successes in One- and Two-Family Homes and Apartments."


text: A formal set of guidelines for behavior. May be drawn up by an official body, or by any other body. Even if drawn up by an official body it will probably not be legally enforceable, and it will not include specific penalties for breach. But a law could require codes of conduct (for example, for members of a constituent assembly), and in an official context the code could be relevant to deciding whether a person has broken the law or has failed to act properly. Codes of conduct have become common—for legislators and ministers, for candidates and parties at elections, and even in civil society contexts. (See appendix C for examples of codes of conduct.)