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Working From HomeWith the transition, the apartment was feeling like trying to put the left shoe on the right foot.
Since I work from home, I was finding it difficult to be productive on a regular basis. I was spinning my wheels and not accomplishing a lot. Since the sacred space ceremony, the energy in the apartment feels full, rich, grounded, and holding. I am able to work steadily, and have been more productive in the last few days than I have in weeks. Best of all, my partner and I are having openings in our relationship – more intimacy and fun than ever before! Thank you a hundred times. From M & Y, San Francisco


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Haverhill Firefighter Apologizes For Saying Mayor To Blame For DeathTodd Guertin, a Haverhill Firefighter and representative of Local 1011, apologized to the mayor for saying that he should be charged with murder.
Victim: Deadly Haverhill Fire 'Wasn't Mayor's Fault'The Haverhill firefighters union met with the city's mayor Thursday, a day after a firefighter said the mayor should be charged with murder for department cuts that he claimed led to the death of an elderly woman.
Firefighters Blame Haverhill Mayor After Woman Dies In Fire Flames destroyed a Haverhill home Wednesday morning, killing a woman inside. The city's firefighter's union says the mayor is to blame.
Elderly Woman Killed, Two Others Hurt In Explosion In Haverhill HomeAn elderly woman was killed and two of her relatives were seriously hurt in an explosion and fire at a home in Haverhill early Wednesday morning.
Haverhill Officials Look For Gingerbread BanditThe disappearance of the 7-foot gingerbread man was discovered Monday by members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce who had commissioned students at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High to build four of them to improve the image of the city's downtown area.

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The task was to read the code from DS1990
I tried to do this on UART, but nothing comes out
I can send a reset signal and get a response from DS1990. I did it on USART and on UART, for example:
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#if !defined(SERIAL_DEFAULT_BITRATE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
#define SERIAL_DEFAULT_BITRATE 9600
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sdStart(&SD1, NULL);
uint8_t reset_onewire=0xF0;
uint8_t readrom[8]={0x00,0x00,0xFF,0xFF,0x00,0x00,0xFF,0xFF};
sdWrite(&SD1, reset_onewire,1);
I connected the terminal to the UART and watch the result there.
If DS1990 is connected, then I get the answer E0, and if not, then F0
But the next command should be sent at 115200 baud rate. And I do not know how to change the transmission speed quickly, since if you restart the serial driver from a different configuration it takes a long time
Maybe I'll do it completely wrong?
I hope you understand my English, since I used Google Translate
I use STM32F103C8T6 ( BLUEPILL board)


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Used Cars: Watch This Before Getting One for Your Teen
Auto-safety experts say when looking to buy a car for your teenager, think new, think big and look for electronic stability control. WSJ's Christina Rogers reports. Photo: Honda
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Mary Poppins, premiered on August 26, 1964… exactly fifty years ago today! It has been considered "Walt Disney's crowning achievement as a film maker," (waltdisneystudios.com) and remains one of the most beloved movies of our time. According to The Smithsonian, "Mary Poppins would be the greatest live action success of Walt Disney's career. It won five Oscars, including two—Best Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee") and Best Music, Original Score—for the Sherman brothers, whose music makes the entire production soar." (Smithsonian.com) The story of the Banks family and Mary Poppins has touched so many people's lives since its premiere. Personally, this film was a big part of my childhood. I absolutely loved Julie Andrew's portrayal of the strict but kind Mary Poppins and adored the lovable and funny Bert… and of course the entire Banks family! The music, dancing and characters in Mary Poppins make this film truly special. Some of my favorite scenes in this film involve the combination of animation and live action, displaying Walt's storytelling genius, humor and his animator's beautiful artwork. The film was a huge financial success, it was Disney's highest grossing film for twenty years. (Imdb.com) According to Walt, "As the original Mary Poppins budget of five million dollars continued to grow, I never saw a sad face around the entire studio. And this made me nervous. I knew the picture would have to gross 10 million dollars for us to break even. But still there was no negative head-shaking. No prophets of doom. Even Roy was happy. He didn't even ask me to show the unfinished picture to a banker. The horrible thought struck me — suppose the staff had finally concluded that I knew what I was doing." (notablequotes.com)
Legend has it that Walt's daughters first introduced him to the Mary Poppins book series, and asked their dad if he would make a movie based on the beloved stories. If anyone has seen the recent film, Saving Mr. Banks, you know that Walt Disney had quite a time obtaining the rights to Mary Poppins, written by P.L. Travers. After more than twenty years of toil and struggle, Disney finally managed to convince Travers to allow him to make a movie based on her books. She agreed under the condition that she had approval rights, and was notoriously difficult to deal with as the movie was made.
Luckily, the cast members were not quite so difficult! Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke were a dynamic duo. We can all thank our lucky stars that Audrey Hepburn was given the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, because Julie was hoping to play Eliza, and only accepted the role of Mary Poppins after Hepburn was offered the role. The part was transitional for Julie, taking her off the stage and into film. ""I'm the lucky lady that was asked to do this wonderful movie," says Andrews. "It's one of those breaks in life, one of those breaks in your career. I knew it then and I know it now." (USA Today)
Dick Van Dyke, whose cockney accent was taught to him by an Irishman, played one of my favorite characters, Bert, chimney sweep extraordinaire, master chalk artist, and an all-around good guy. Van Dyke also played the part of Mr. Dawes Sr. the president of the bank at which Mr. Banks works. Dick wanted to play this role, and according to him, "I had to go to Walt and talk him into letting me do the old [bank president]. I said, I'll do that part and I won't even charge you. So he made me do a little screen test and gave me the part. … And he didn't pay me — I had to donate $4,000 to his CalArts school. He was a little horse trader." (CNN.com)
Mr. and Mrs. Banks were played by David Tomlinson and Glynis Johns. Like most of us, I first watched this movie as a child, and I identified most with Anna and Michael Banks, played by Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber. Songs, like A Spoonful of Sugar, meant more to me than just part of the movie, they were part of my life and childhood. The story of the Banks family is very touching, more so now that I am an adult. I recently re-watched the movie for the first time in a very long time and was touched by the sentimental side of the film. Mr. Banks troubles seemed more real to me now, as did the family dynamics.
I love how the family comes together in the end. Family was one of the most important things to Walt, and this value comes across very clearly in Mary Poppins. Premiering just two years before his untimely death, I hope this post pays tribute not only to the actors, actresses, songwriters etc who made Mary Poppins possible, but also to the man who would not give up on his promise to his daughters and brought their dream to reality and made so many lives brighter, Walt Disney.
References: (There are a lot of really interesting articles here if you want to read more about Mary Poppins!)
History of The Walt Disney Studios
How Did P.L. Travers, the Prickly Author of Mary Poppins, Really Fare Against Walt Disney?
Julie Andrews reveals secrets behind 'Mary Poppins'
21 Fascinating Things You Might Not Know About "Mary Poppins"


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It usually begins with eating all of those foods which may be a tad bad for us, but tastes too good to put down. They may be a little too rich or indulgent for our stomachs, and our digestive systems, to be able to process properly, potentially resulting in an upset stomach.
What this does in turn is it compromises our digestive systems when we continuously stuff our bodies with unwanted amounts of fat, as well as toxins, such as added sugar.
The first step is to just avoid these types of foods altogether, the ones which forces us to pack on the calories while accumulating fat in the body. But at times, it's impossible to do so. Once you do, however, then make sure that you're doing so in a responsible and conservative manner.
If you often feel sluggish and tired after a meal, then it's recommended you just cut down on your portions. This also empowers you, as you begin to believe that you have the will power to control your food intake.
One way to do so is making sure that you always have a hot cup of tea near by, the most effective being cinnamon or mint. Doing so effectively helps in slowing down the eating process, which allows you to listen to your body a lot better while being more conscious doing so.
Tips On Improving Your Digestive System
Keeping Track Of Fiber
What you need to do is keep track of the daily recommended intake of fiber in your system, such as apples, which can help in promoting better bowel function.
Consuming foods which contain high-fiber, which are found in fruit and vegetables or whole grains, will also make you feel full, which then lowers your chances of overeating other foods throughout the day. Keeping tabs on the fiber which you consume daily can also give you more energy.
Consuming Healthy Bacteria
Everyone's always faced with issues in their lives, such as: lack of sleep, stress and anxiety, illness, antibiotics, natural aging, and a poor diet, which all can contribute towards an imbalance of the "good" bacteria that's in your digestive tract.
There are certain probiotic bacteria which are found primarily in dairy products, most commonly in yogurt and select fortified cereals. What these foods does is it helps maintain the proper balance of the required bacteria in the digestive tract. So you need to make sure that you eat the daily recommended helpings of these foods which contain probiotics.
Drinking Plenty Of Liquids
Drinking sparkling fresh water is one of the best essential sources for maintaining a healthy digestive system. What your body needs is adequate hydration which in turn gives your digestive system the proper moisture that it needs, so it can function properly.
Also, what our bodies can do at times is mistake hunger for thirst, so it's recommended that you stay as hydrated as possible to prevent overeating. Adding the juice of pure lemons in the water can help in boosting your intake.
Controlling Those Impulse Foods
When it comes to parties and family dinners, there's always an abundance of tempting food and beverages, such as, citrus fruit punch, spicy seafood appetizers, chicken wings etc., which can easily irritate the digestive system.
So if at all possible, try avoiding these impulse foods and your digestive system will react a lot better, which in turn helps your tummy to be more relaxed, especially the following morning.
Avoiding Those Heavy Foods
Especially during the winter months when your digestive and your metabolism naturally slows down. During these times, avoid foods which are fried or processed, as these foods will usually remain in the digestive tract a lot longer.
What food which sits in your stomach does is it causes the production of additional stomach acid, which leads towards gastric reflux. Eating pre-made processed comfort foods, such as, canned soup, instant scalloped potatoes, apple pie, frozen lasagne, etc., poses a challenge for your digestive system. Your stomach will thank you for avoiding these types of foods.
Keep It As Slow As Possible
It's a pretty well known fact that the more you chew your food, the less you will eat. What chewing your food longer does is it increases the digestive enzymes which are in your mouth, allowing for better digestion as the food makes it's journey down the stomach. What chomping down your food quickly does is it creates unwanted gas in your stomach from eating too fast.
Working It Out
What regular exercising does is it contributes in creating a healthier digestive environment by assisting the food to process through the large intestines a lot more quicker.
It also minimizes the amount of water which is lost. The muscles in the intestines are also forced to contract during exercising, which also contributes to a more efficient bowel movement.
Eating Smaller Portions Is Always Better
Eating smaller portions more frequently throughout the day helps in keeping your metabolism levels higher. These smaller meals will also help in keeping your blood sugar balanced and your stamina higher.
Smaller meals will also help you from gorging down your next meal, which leads to eating larger portions of foods which can slow down your digestion. So try ruining your appetite right before going for a big dinner, or a party, by eating a nutritious snack such as a handful of healthy nuts, or probiotic yogurt.
Also, when you use a smaller plate, that means there's smaller portions of food on it. Eating less food is obviously important for a proper weight management plan, as well as reducing the pressure that's placed on the digestive system which comes from overeating.


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How to Keep Your Skin-Care Products From Pilling Like an Old Sweater
Rachel Lapidos・January 19, 2019
There's nothing more annoying than going through your 10-step skin-care routine thinking it will give you glowing, radiant skin…only to be left with a finish that more closely resembles a pilling old sweater. You know what I'm talking about: When something mysterious in your beauty regimen decides to start rebelling, and instead of soaking calmly and obediently into your epidermis, forms into tiny balls that sit on top of the surface and just. won't. go. away.
Since no one wants their skin-care to resemble winter layers that've been washed a few too many times, what gives? "Pilling happens when you are rubbing a skin-care product on the skin and it never quite soaks in. As you rub it in, the product is pilling, or collecting on top of the skin," says Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare. "It means the product's being hindered from absorbing and is just coming back off. There's an occlusive barrier that's preventing absorption, and it happens if too many products are used at the same time, or in the wrong order."
There's one ingredient that's usually to blame for the issue: Polymers. "Skin pilling is usually do to incompatibility of products used together, and is typically caused by polymers," says cosmetic chemist Ginger King. "Polymers are used to form a film on skin for a longer lasting effect, but if the ratio is too much or you're using something else silicone-based or oil-based, you will see pilling."
You'll know there's a potential pill-causer in your product if you see ingredients ending in -icone, -conol, or -xane, according to Dr. Patel. So think of the product with polymer as saran wrap: Everything you put on top of it won't penetrate what's underneath. You can still use them, though—just be sure to do it wisely. Dr. Patel's tip? "Apply products from thinnest to thickest, starting with water-based serums to thicker creams." It'll also help if you simply use less products that have more active ingredients, which means you'll get the maximum results with minimum layering.
The last bit of advice to follow? Make sure you're exfoliating enough. The dead skin cells on your face need to be removed, and if they aren't sloughed off, they can form a blockade that keeps your products from entering your complexion. "Exfoliating properly before product application also helps to remove oil and residue that could hinder product absorption," adds Dr. Patel. Now you're on your way to pill-free product use 365.
To keep your skin freshly exfoliated, try incorporating a solid chemical exfoliation—AHA or BHA—product into your regimen. And don't be afraid to use your retinol and glycolic acid together.
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Warner bros has hired Scriptwriter Drew Pearce to pen the screenplay of Sherlock Holmes 3. Yep, the second film hasn't been released yet but they're already planning a third film. I guess it means they're confident Sherlock Holmes 2 is going to be a hit like the first film.
As long as Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law reprise their roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson< I will be glad to watch Sherlock Holmes 3.Anyway, more information about the movie Sherlock Holmes 3 soon. :-)


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From Yahoo! Finance:
The jury found Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC guilty of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, for which it will pay $250,000 in damages, as well as maliciously prosecuting the woman, Maria Guadalupe Mejia, over the debt that did not belong to her. For the malicious prosecution, the jury awarded Mejia $82,990,000 in punitive damages.


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Boom Goes My HeadRead Now
Out Of FocusRead Now
And I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way right now.
Sigh. Less than six hours to go, not that I'm counting or anything.
Remember this 80s gem by Loverboy? It's been running through my head all morning and now it will in your head too - and you won't get the sight of mullets and red leather pants out of your head either. You're welcome.
Sounding OffRead Now
It's not that I'm an asshole blasting it on a regular basis, but when I do use it, I need to know it's going to be heard.
I don't think I'm asking for much.


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You've known this since you first laid eyes on them. "I'm Feeling Lucky". Click on that link from the home page and you get sent to the Daily Doodles of thier logo.
That's the playful side of Google and that's where it ends, 'cuz after that, it's all business.
Video? Please. If you aren't on YouTube, you're going to have one heck of a time getting that Vimeo movie ranked. Facebook Likes? Hah! Google has the "Google Plus" answer, AND you can +1 sites, show up in your friend's circles and do video chat in hangouts.
Hungary? How about Yelp's reviews? Oh wait, that's right, when Google wanted Yelp to add more features, Yelp told them to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. Google's answer? They went out and bought Zagat (Currently a restaurant review service, but will soon be expanding to cover more service related areas).
Web tracking – How to know what's happening on your site when people arrive. Google bought Urchin, and re-named it Google Analytics. Now they can track all your traffic, since we are all so willing to tell Google our traffic secrets!
Images? No problem, they own Picasa. Mapping? They've purchased a bunch of technologies for this – Where2, Keyhole and Endoxon.
What else are they interested in?
- Pyra Labs – Weblog Software
- Applied Semantics, Sprinks – Online Advertising
- Ignite Logic – HTML editor
- Dodgeball, Zingku – Social networking service
- Reqwireless – Mobile broswer
- Android, allPAY GmbH, TalkBin – Mobile software
- Upstartle – Word processor
- Adscape – In-game advertising
- Trendalyzer – Statistical software
- Marratech – Videoconferencing
- DoubleClick – Online advertising
- FeedBurner – RSS Feeds
- GrandCentral – Voice over IP
- reCAPTCHA – Security
- AppJet – Collaborative real-time editor
- Ruba.com – Travel
- Zetawire – Mobile Payment
- Slide.com – Social gaming
- Punchd – Loyalty programs
- Motorola Mobility – Mobile device manufacturer
- RightsFlow – Music rights management
In all, they have acquired 116 companies/services since their inception.
A lot to love right?
It also means that they are in competition with just about all the most competitive verticals. And who's going to rank #1 for a travel service? Hmm, might be a bit tough to knock Google out of the top spot for their own product, dontcha think?
Google constantly preaches about the "Don't Be Evil" mantra. Seems like the only ones who can escape that are Google themselves. It's their game, their rules and if you want a piece of the action you have to do what they tell you to.
So, what is one to do? Simple. Bow down to the great Google Gods and never question WHY they want you to do something. Instead, follow their "webmaster guidelines" to the letter and you might just get some traffic scraps sent to your site.
From this day forward, always cater your efforts towards any property that Google owns, and you will be welcomed into their SERP kingdom.
Unless you are wearing a gray or black hat…


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Product Description
Specifications: Rustic oak finish Customisable interior Full length mirror Matching room set available The wardrobes in this range are completed with a framed carcass to complete the look Each compartment comes with 2 shelves and 1 hanging rail With its mirrored and oak finish, the Melbourne 3 door sliding wardrobe will add a touch of sophistication and style to any bedroom. This spacious wardrobe features six shelves and three hanging rails but is fully customisable with our range of shelving, rails, and accessory storage. With a variety of options available, the Melbourne sliding wardrobe makes it an ideal solution for those needing ample storage. The full length mirror coupled with a dark rustic oak effect, makes this well-crafted, wardrobe a great addition to any chic bedroom. For your convenience the Melbourne 3 door sliding wardrobe is delivered and assembled for you in your room.


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TTNG United Kingdom
This Town Needs Guns (officially shortened to "TTNG" in 2013) are a math rock band originating from Oxford, United Kingdom. They were formed in 2004, and are currently signed to Sargent House (USA). Their debut full length album, Animals, was released in the UK via Big Scary Monsters Recording Company in October 2008 and shortly after in the US via Sargent House Records. The original lineup consisted of Stuart Smith on rhythm guitar and vocals, Tim Collis on lead guitar, Simon Thompson on Drums and Ian Lewis on Bass.


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I have a Ft 101 ee with the YC 601B display and matching speaker as well as the FL-1200 this includes all interconnecting cables. Non smoking environment and in working order.What would be a good price for this station or should I sell it in parts?
Ft 101 Station complete
Let others help you to determine what a piece of equipment is worth, before you put it up for sale.
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If you arent in a big hurry to sell, and if this complete set is in very good shape, I would keep it all together and hold out for a good price myself....
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Specifically designed for little hands. Jack N' Jills range of first toothbrushes are ergonomically designed with a curved handle that easily fits into little palms. The soft rounded bristles are gentle on gums and children's teeth.
The toothbrush handle is made from 100% non GMO cornstarch that is completely biodegradable, simple break off head of brush and pop it in the garden or compost to breakdown. The nylon bristles of the brush are completely recyclable.Read more...
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If you have been around long enough to witness the evolution of the mall development, you may recall such occasions. On the whole, they could have been regarded as rather irritating moments which were really nothing more than a few moments of inconvenience. Because what happened was this. The elevator you were targeting for carrying you from one level to the next was broken down. You could not use it.
And you had no alternative but to take the stairs which were still some way off from where you were initially standing. More walking. And if you did not know where the stairs were before, more searching. How inconvenient. Health, fitness and wellness advocates, of course, will hear nothing of it. Because of course they are going to tell you to take the stairs instead. It is better for your health. You don't say.
And what if there were emergencies. What if there were people who simply were not able to take the stairs, even if they tried? Nowadays, elevator repair dc work never takes nearly as long as it used to back in the day. Because these days, the technologies and required components would be readily available at the moment that it is requested. Well, within a reasonable period of time, anyway, usually not more than a day or two that could not be helped.
And these days, there will be enough technicians available to see to the repairs. Replacing a washer under a kitchen sink may be accomplished, but try fixing an elevator. It is a highly complex operation indeed. It requires specialized skills. The technicians that attend to the elevator repairs carry some of the highest required qualifications known in the country.


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Separate Vs. Open Dining Room
Open-concept and closed-off dining rooms result in distinctly different floor plans. Homes built between 1920 and 1970 were typically constructed with a traditional, separate dining room adjacent to a small kitchen. Newer homes often have a modern, open floor plan where the living room, kitchen and dining room share one spacious area. Compare the differences between the two dining room layouts to determine which one better accommodates your lifestyle, dining needs and personal preference.
Go With the Flow
The traffic flow in a separate dining room is very different from that in an open layout. For example, an open dining room allows you to mingle and converse with dinner guests while you're in the kitchen, whereas a separate dining room confines guests to an isolated area away from the kitchen. On the other hand, a separate dining room provides a more intimate dining space that's removed from visual and audible distractions, such as televisions and kids playing in nearby rooms.
Space Stealers
A separate dining room that's used only a couple of times a year might be stealing valuable floor space from your home. If you need a playroom for the kids, a home office, an exercise room or a den, think about converting a seldom-used dining room into a more productive space. Or, keep your separate dining room, but use it regularly for nightly meals. Even though an open dining area doesn't take up a separate room, it can still rob you of precious floor space when you acquire a larger dining set than you need or you furnish the area with a dining set that is out of proportion with the available space.
It's All in Your Mind
Sometimes you may prefer one type of dining room style over another because it triggers emotional bonds. For example, if you have fond childhood memories of big family get-togethers in a separate dining room at Grandma's house, you might want a separate dining room in your home. You may have special artwork you'd like to hang on your dining room walls. Because the available wall space in an open floor plan is minimal, you may prefer an enclosed layout with four walls to hang your art pieces. If enclosed spaces make you feel claustrophobic and uncomfortable, an open-concept dining room where you can move around freely is a better option, even if it's new to you.
Neat Freak -- or Not
One of the attractions of an open dining room layout is being able to visually and aesthetically connect several interior living spaces, such as the kitchen, living room and dining area. You need to honestly assess how tidy and clean you keep your home, because in an open-concept dining room, you have an unobstructed view to other living areas. If the kitchen, living room or other areas that are clearly seen from your open dining space are perpetually unorganized and messy, a traditional enclosed dining room might better suit your lifestyle.
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Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P)
About This Program
Target Population: Families with children younger than 6 years old in high-risk populations such as child enrolled in Early Head Start, teen moms, or parents with irritable babies
For parents/caregivers of children ages: 0 – 5
Program Overview
The COS-P protocol presents Circle of Security content in eight chapters using a manual for the provider, handouts for the parents, and a DVD that explains and shows examples of all concepts presented. The facilitator stops at designated moments and asks reflective questions to participants. The core concepts of the program are:
- The caregiver serves as a secure base from which the child can explore and as a safe haven to which the child can return for connection in times of stress
- Some parents feel uncomfortable/threatened by their child's exploration (moving away), whereas others have these negative feelings instead in response to their child's attachment wishes (bids for connection)
- Given that a child thrives when the caregiver is relatively responsive to both attachment and exploratory behavior, it is important that the caregiver develop the reflective capacity to consider what may hinder or help her/his capacity to respond.
Circle of Security – Home Visiting-4 (COS-HV4), a modified version of this program, is rated on the CEBC in Parent Training Programs and two other topic areas.
Program Goals
The overall goals of Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) are:
- Increase security of attachment of the child to the parent
- Increase parent's ability to read child's cues
- Increase empathy in the parent for the child
- Decrease negative attributions of the parent regarding the child's motivations
- Increase parent's capacity to self-reflect
- Increase parent's capacity to pause, reflect, and chose security-promoting caregiving behaviors
- Increase parent's capacity to regulate stressful emotional states
- Increase parent's ability to recognize ruptures in the relationship and facilitate repairs
- Increase parent's capacity to provide comfort when their child is in distress
Essential Components
The essential components of Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) include:
- Providers cover the material consisting of 8 chapters at one chapter per meeting for 8 sessions. Each chapter can be completed in 90 minutes in a group context, in individual counseling, or in a home visitation setting.
- The chapters are:
- Welcome to Circle of Security Parenting
- Exploring Our Children's Needs All The Way Around the Circle
- "Being With" on the Circle
- "Being With" Infants on the Circle
- The Path to Security
- Exploring Our Struggles
- Rupture and Repair in Relationships
- Summary and Celebration
- Each chapter on the DVD provides the theory and examples of parents interacting with their children and reflecting on the material. There are designated places to stop and engage parents in reflective dialogue regarding what has just been presented. A series of reflective questions are suggested in the manual for each designated pause.
Program Delivery
Parent/Caregiver Services
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) directly provides services to parents/caregivers and addresses the following:
- Parent of child with problems with:
- Emotional regulation
- Impulse control
- Disruptive behavior
- Aggression
- Withdrawn/detached
Recommended Intensity:
One 90-minute session per week
Recommended Duration:
8 weeks
Delivery Settings
This program is typically conducted in a(n):
- Adoptive Home
- Birth Family Home
- Foster / Kinship Care
- Outpatient Clinic
- Community-based Agency / Organization / Provider
- Group or Residential Care
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) includes a homework component:
At the end of each week parents are asked to remember an example of the days lesson and share it at the beginning of the next meeting.
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) has materials available in languages other than English:
Danish, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
For information on which materials are available in these languages, please check on the program's website or contact the program representative (contact information is listed at the bottom of this page).
Resources Needed to Run Program
The typical resources for implementing the program are:
A room, a DVD player with a screen, and chairs
Education and Training
Prerequisite/Minimum Provider Qualifications
Undergraduate degree and in the field of providing parent education. Supervisors are licensed mental health providers who have completed this training, completed the basic 10-day intensive training, and received at least one year of supervision from one of the Circle of Security originators.
Education and Training Resources
There is a manual that describes how to deliver this program, and there is training available for this program.
Training Contact:
- Gretchen Cook
phone: (509) 462-2024
Training is obtained:
Sign up on web page, provided in states with organizations that wish to sponsor
Number of days/hours:
4-day training; 6 contact hours per day
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research
Horton , E., & Murray, C. (2015). A quantitative exploratory evaluation of the Circle of Security-Parenting program with mothers in residential substance-abuse treatment. Infant Mental Health Journal, 36(3), 320-336. doi:10.1002/imhj.21514
Type of Study:
One group pretest-posttest
Number of Participants: 15
- Age — 22-44 years
- Race/Ethnicity — 11 Caucasian, 3 African American, and 1 Asian
- Gender — 100% Female
- Status — Participants were women in a residential treatment for substance abuse.
Location/Institution: Georgia
(To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations)
The aim of this study was to conduct a evaluation of the effectiveness of Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P), with mothers in residential substance abuse treatment and (b) to examine what demographic variables, including other risk factors for child maltreatment, may influence the impact of the program with these mothers. Measures utilized include the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), the Parent Attribution Test (PAT), and the Parenting Scale (PS). Results indicate that mothers who attended the majority of group sessions showed greater improvements on all three variables. Participants who attended some of the sessions showed some improvements on the measures, but participants who did not attend the group sessions had no improvements, and on some measures, declined significantly. Further analyses of demographic data indicates that participants with more education, no personal history of child maltreatment, less time in the residential program, and lower social desirability scores demonstrated more positive outcomes. Limitations include lack of randomization of participants, small sample size, and lack of long-term follow-up.
Length of postintervention follow-up: None.
Cassidy, J., Brett, B. E., Gross, J. T., Stern, J. A., Martin, D. R., Mohr, J. J., & Woodhouse, S. S. (2017). Circle of Security–Parenting: A randomized controlled trial in Head Start. Development and Psychopathology, 29(2), 651-673. doi:10.1017/S0954579417000244
Type of Study:
Randomized controlled trial
Number of Participants: 141
- Age — Children: 3-5 years, Adults:21-31 years
- Race/Ethnicity — Children: Not specified, Adults:106 African American, 17 White, and 13 Other
- Gender — Children: Not specified, Adults: 100% Female
- Status — Participants were women whose children were enrolled in a Head Start program.
Location/Institution: Baltimore, Maryland
(To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations)
The present study is a randomized controlled trial of Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) in a low-income sample of Head Start-enrolled children and their mothers. Mothers were randomly assigned either to the COS-P intervention group or to a waitlist control group. Waitlist control group mothers were invited to attend COS-P sessions and received the same compensation as intervention group mothers. Measures utilized include the COS-P Facilitator Checklist, the Session Goals Rating Form, the Facilitative Behaviors Rating Form, the Coping with Toddlers' Negative Emotions Scale (CTNES), the Dimensional Change Card Sort (DCCS), the Child Behavior Checklist 1.5 – 5 (CBCL), the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECR), and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Results indicate that a main effect for maternal response to child distress, with mothers assigned to COS-P reporting fewer unsupportive (but not more supportive) responses to distress than control group mothers. There were, however, no main effects of intervention for child attachment, executive functioning, or behavior problems. Limitations include generalizability due to gender of participants and length of follow-up.
Length of postintervention follow-up: 2 months.
Additional References
Coyne, J. (2013). Parenting from the outside-in: Reflections on parent training during a potential paradigm shift. Australian Psychologist, 48, 379–387. doi: 10.1111/ap.12010
Contact Information
- Bert Powell, MA
- Website: www.circleofsecurity.org
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Phone: (509) 455-7654 x27
- Fax: (509) 455-4112
Date Research Evidence Last Reviewed by CEBC: September 2018
Date Program Content Last Reviewed by Program Staff: January 2018
Date Program Originally Loaded onto CEBC: July 2014


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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Journey in a Broken world- Jesus, Mary and the big communication accident at the temple
Article by Marc Aupiais
In vain we could look for historic texts about Mary flying around in the gray, dusky, dust-filled middle-eastern sky, yet somehow this never seems to appear, which may sadden some, but now that she is a saint- she can at least manifest herself anywhere!
When she was still alive, and probably in her late teens or early twenties, the immaculate mother of humanity, through Christ- had an interesting experience, so interesting that it is in the rosary.
We can imagine as a shot of horror enters her veins, and the middle-eastern sun stands somewhere in the dusky, or maybe daylight sky.
There would have likely been a quick frenzy, maybe even desperate prayers, and concern over what could ever have happened. Maybe Mary cries, even weeped as she realized her mistake, and that of her Husband, Saint Joseph.
We often forget, not only couldn't Mary fly, and that she didn't wear a blue and red suit with underwear on the outside (quite inappropriate for a woman or man), but dearest mother Mary, also made mistakes, and errors of judging situations, even assumptions.
Mary never once sinned, but she did make mistakes, and this is not only shocking, but beautiful. God's mother, the ultimate female icon of holiness, never once sinned, nor was disappointing to God, and yet, at that moment, when she began to realize the desperate horror that a mother feels at having lost her child, she was human, so utterly human.
Christ also, when he had been left by his parents, and was sitting, listening to the teachers in the temple, had also made a mistake. He was God, and yet God allowed himself to do something which his own parents disapproved of, and yet this was not sin. It was God's choice to not have all knowledge, but only that required for our salvation, and his choice also to allow an unwinding of the dark path of life, so that the trickling of streams and rivers amplified this fact.
Jesus and his parents did not communicate as they should have, both made wrong assumptions, or something like such- both were not sinning in their assumptions, both made mistakes.
Now, it may seem to cheapen my often extravagantly poetic style by mentioning a popular culture figure such as Super Man, and yet this is the ultimate man in our culture's eyes- he is indestructible, can't feel pain, makes no real mistakes, and wears his underwear on the outside, as though mocking us normal people.
Mary, our role model- she cries, she makes mistakes, and she is powerless to prevent her son from being subjected to an unjust killing, and humiliated. She is nearly divorced by a husband who wants to do the right thing, by a husband who is rightly a saint, and yet misjudged the very Mother of God. The divorce itself would have been from an unconsummated marriage, and not from a sacramental union.
Jesus, also- he weeps in public, and associated with what many consider still today to be societal slum, and yet he was weak and compassionate around these. And remember- it is he who didn't follow his parents from the temple towards their earthly home!
The true powers of both Jesus and Mary- as exemplified in the Finding in the temple- lies not in superpowers, but in absolute humanity. They could make every mistake as people, every assumption, every communication lapse- but they never once willfully did wrong, and never once purposely rebelled against God.
A mistake and a sin, are not the same. As far as our salvation was concerned, neither Jesus, nor Mary once ever sinned, and yet- while utterly immaculate, both could disagree with each other. The wedding at Canaan, or the finding in the temple both show this- and in both circumstances- our foundation chooses to obey his Mother- God who knows all- submits to a perfectly human, even though perfect in every way- flesh and blood virgin woman.
Let us delve deep into this mystery, as though breathing into fresh air, or scooping deep into a creamy ice-cream.
Neither Jesus or Mary ever sinned, what they did and chose to do was always perfect so far as morals and doctrine are concerned- but so far as worldly wisdom, both were capable of learning from utterly real communication lapses or even mistakes.
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One day David Small awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover that he had been transformed into a virtual mute. A vocal cord removed, his throat slashed and stitched together like a bloody boot, the fourteen-year-old boy had not been told that he had cancer and was expected to die.
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Russell Banks remembers the first time he witnessed the end result of the long and complex process of turning one of his books — Affliction — into a movie.
"I'd been too close to it, on the sidelines from the beginning," the celebrated American novelist — now a movie producer himself and the screenwriter/adapter of his own bestselling books — said during a recent interview to promote his participation in the Toronto International Film Festival's second annual Books on Film subscription series — screenings combined with conversations that examine great movies with literary origins.
"The director and screenwriter, Paul Schrader, had brought me in as a consultant on everything, from dialogue to casting," said Banks, who stayed on the set in Quebec's Eastern Townships for the duration of the 1996 shoot, while Nick Nolte brought to life the novelist's troubled hero, a small town cop investigating a mysterious hunting accident as his personal life and psyche unravelled.
"I even got into the editing room, then went with the film to the Cannes Film Festival and the Oscars. It was a crash course in filmmaking, as good as it can get.
"I got to work with fun, smart people, and I was seduced by the process," added Banks of the Affliction movie, which won two Academy Awards.
The epiphany that eventually led to a divergence in his career path came while Banks was watching the finished movie at its first screening at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, alongside co-stars Willem Dafoe and James Coburn, "and a very nervous Paul Schrader," the 71-year-old writer said.
"No one knew how the audience would react, and after the credits rolled, there was a stunned 30-second silence before a wild burst of applause. It was a remarkable half-minute. It gave me a chill."
Hosted by CBC Radio presenter Eleanor Wachtel, the six-part series runs Feb. 6 through June 18, with screenings of Atom Egoyan's Felicia's Journey (adapted from the novel by William Trevor), Paul Schrader's Affliction, Cary Fukunaga's Jane Eyre (from the Charlotte Brontë novel), Luchino Visconti's Death In Venice (Thomas Mann), Carol Reed's The Third Man (Graham Greene), and James Ivory's Howard's End (E.M. Forster).
Screenings will be accompanied by interviews, conducted by Wachtel, and questions from the audience directed at authors, directors, critics and publishers associated with each film.
Among modern American novelists, Banks seems doubly blessed. His bleak stories of emotional torpor and spiritual atrophy make great movies, though adapting them never played a part in his thinking as a writer, he said.
On the heels of Affliction came Egoyan's lauded adaptation of Banks's The Sweet Hereafter, also shot in Canada, that again let the novelist work closely with the director during shooting and editing.
Banks, who lives in upstate New York, is currently working as screenwriter and executive producer with Quebec director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies) on an adaptation of his 2004 novel The Darling, about an American political radical, played by Jessica Chastain, who finds herself embroiled in the seemingly endless civil war in Liberia. Martin Scorsese is also an executive producer of the film.
And Banks is adapting and producing his 1995 bildungsroman, Rule of the Bone, about an American teenager who takes up with a Jamaican migrant worker after ditching school, with director Debra Granik (who also directed Oscar-nominated Winter's Bone, an adaptation of that novel by Daniel Woodrell).
"This all started with Paul Schrader and Atom Egoyan," said Banks, who clearly relishes his late-life double role as a working novelist and a fledgling movie writer/producer.
"It's a kind of bipolar existence," he said. "As a novelist I have to be in total control of the process, while movies are entirely collaborative.
"When I write a novel, it takes me a long time, three years on average, and everything is focused on that one piece of work.
"Screenwriting is binge work. It's a completely different rhythm. After the first draft, you're doing rewrites all through the production. Sometimes you go for days without sleep.
"Somehow the two methods feed off each other. I can't say which I enjoy most. But they are entirely different. Film doesn't tolerate a lot of ambiguity, which is one of my trademarks as a novelist. That's partly because fiction is interactive. The reader brings his or her own interior life to the book.
"But filmgoers are passive. They can't fill in the blanks — the medium doesn't allow it."
Screenwriters spend most of their time editing and discarding the novelist's work, a job Banks said he doesn't find as loathsome as other fiction writers might.
"A novel can sustain as many as 10 stories or subplots because the reader has plenty of time to absorb them," he added.
"But a film can handle only a maximum of three stories. You can't overload a script.
"It's an economy you have to honour. Chimpanzees play a large and crucial part in my novel The Darling, but they really add nothing to the story on film, so I've had to get rid of them.
"It's not a financial decision; it's about good storytelling."
Movies have always informed Banks' style as a novelist, he said, but now that he's adapting his own work for the screen, he's not sure whether his fiction-writing style has changed.
"I'll have to leave that for critics down the line," he said. "But I can say that films have certainly influenced me as a writer, from the very beginning. I was raised on movies, and the experience of stories told on film has always affected my fiction."
The series
As host, interrogator and co-curator of the annual TIFF Books on Film subscription series, CBC Radio personality Eleanor Wachtel has to keep her eye on the big picture.
"Choosing the right films made from the right books is the first step," Wachtel says. "Because the series is sponsored by Random House, the fiction has to be on one of their imprints. But we also have to find a balance between modern classics and classic classics. Then it's a matter of coming up with the right mix of guests — authors, critics, directors. They drive the series."
This year's Books on Film guests at the TIFF Lightbox are:
• Director Atom Egoyan speaking about Felicia's Journey, Feb. 6.
• Russell Banks, talking about Paul Schrader's adaptation of Affliction, Feb. 27.
• Film and literary critic Molly Haskel, on Cary Fukunaga's Jane Eyre, March 26.
• Louise Dennys, head of Knopf Canada, Random House Canada and Vintage Canada, discussing Carol Reed's adaptation of Graham Greene's The Third Man, May 14.
• Director James Ivory on his and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's version of E.M. Forster's Howard's End, June 18.


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1 large eggplant, roasted, peeled, cut in cubes
1 large tomato, peeled, diced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cubanelle pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Red pepper flakes
2 tbsp butter
In a pan, saute the onion, tomato and pepper with olive oil for 4-5 minutes while stirring at medium heat. Add the garlic, salt and pepper. When the garlic gets a little softer, stir in the roasted eggplant. Continue to saute for about 5 more minutes. Turn the heat off. Sprinkle some red pepper flakes. Heat the butter up and pour all over it and serve with the pide.
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"The Hunting Party, Part 1: Funeral for a Feeb!": The notorious Janes Gang assaults a Spaceborne Express van in an attempt to assassinate the driver, who seems to have luck on his side, as Jane Mansfield's bullets ricochet off the vehicle and wound Plain Jane. But Jane Saddiction is relentless,
- Ya brung this on yerselves, babes! Me, I consider it a tragic fraggin' waste! I ain't been in a foursome since I dated Triplicate Girl.
- — Lobo
Lobo (Volume 2) #52 is an issue of the series Lobo (Volume 2) with a cover date of June, 1998.
Appearing in "The Hunting Party, Part 1: Funeral for a Feeb!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Badlucky Happigo
- Mr. Bigbutnice (First appearance)
- Little Miss Goodasgold (First appearance)
- Captain Yodel (First appearance)
- Super-Rev (First appearance)
- The Janes Gang
- Jane Mansfield (Only appearance; dies)
- Jane Saddiction (Only appearance; dies)
- Plain Jane (Only appearance; dies)
- Jane Doe (Only appearance; dies)
- The Goldstar Fan Club (First appearance; unnamed)
- The Morituri Brothers (Only appearance; all die)
Other Characters:
- Goldstar (As an illusion only)
- Undertaker (Single appearance)
- Boyscoutman (First appearance; deceased; as a tombstone only)
- Puppydog (Deceased; tombstone only)
- Goodman (Deceased; tombstone only)
- Good-Boy (Deceased; tombstone only)
- Behemoth (Space Whale) (Mentioned only)
- Triplicate Girl (Mentioned only)
- Barella's Bar
- Heropolis
- Alcohol
- Gutrot
- Mosh Brew
- Electromagnetic Generator (Unnamed)
- Lobo's Spacehog (With wheels; destroyed)
- Spaceborne Express Van
Synopsis for "The Hunting Party, Part 1: Funeral for a Feeb!"
The notorious Janes Gang assaults a Spaceborne Express van in an attempt to assassinate the driver, who seems to have luck on his side, as Jane Mansfield's bullets ricochet off the vehicle and wound Plain Jane. But Jane Saddiction is relentless, and manages to shoot out one of the wheels. The Janes Gang orders the driver to step out, but the ladies are caught off guard when Lobo announces himself behind them, brandishing a dead or alive warrant. He offers them a choice to surrender to his charm or his gun, of which they choose the latter.
A little disappointed in having to frag four femme fatales, Lobo tells the driver he was anonymously hired to protect to protect it's safe to come out. With no response the Main Man gets impatient and approaches the door which swings open, slamming into his head. Really riled, Lobo plans to give the ungrateful bastich a piece of his mind, only to recognise Badlucky Happigo behind the wheel. Now absolutely furious, Lobo is determined to exact revenge for all the trouble the cursed dweeb caused him with the behemoth. Badlucky implores him to wait, as he has a delivery for him, which he bends down to fetch just as Lobo swings his fist, punching the van instead. Badlucky emerges with an invitation to Goldstar's funeral at Heropolis, which Lobo thinks it will be a laugh.
Badlucky recovers the wheel that was damaged but accidentally drops it, and the tyre bounces into the door which slams shut on Lobo's hand. Having had enough of Badlucky's inherent misfortune, Lobo puts a gun to the harbinger of misery's head. Badlucky faints at the sight of the massive weapon as Lobo pulls the trigger, causing the shells to miss, ricochet off a rock, and blow up his hawg. Enraged, Lobo starts to attack the living bad luck charm with his bare hands. His victim tries to make the monster see reason, informing 'Bo that he's now the only way out of the desert. Lobo plans on stealing his van, but Badlucky points out that it's voice activated for security measures so only he can drive it. Lobo tests out his claim, and is electrocuted, followed by being thumped on the head for his trouble. Badlucky anxiously asks if Lobo will help change the wheel.
With the Spaceborne Express van repaired, the two reluctant companions leave the frontier planet, knocking out a prospector who just struck gold. Badlucky explains he has one last delivery to make before he drops Lobo off at the funeral. A delivery he was only told to make if Lobo happened to be with him.
Elsewhere, in Barella's Bar, three dandies walk in and order milk. The barkeep refuses their sissy request and they ask for club sodas instead. Not long after, Badlucky enters the bar, inadvertently crushing an elderly man behind the door, announcing a delivery for the Morituri brothers. The three flamboyant gentlemen accept the telegram, signalling them to make their move. They pray to the gods of good and fairness that their target doesn't rough them up too much. One of the brothers approaches Lobo, who is taking a much needed drink at the bar, and slaps him on the back of the head. Lobo retaliates by smashing a bottle across his assailants face and the three Morituri brothers surround him. As Lobo brawls, Badlucky watches a man play the slot machine in at the back of the bar. 'Bo cracks two of the boys' heads together and tosses them aside, right into the innocent bystander playing the one-armed bandit which pays out the jackpot. Badlucky scoops up the winnings as Lobo punches a karaoke microphone into the back of the remaining brother's throat. One brother continues to fight, biting into Lobo's leg. The Main Man simply crushes his skull under his boot, before ordering another drink. Badlucky chases after a runaway token on the floor, bumping into Lobo who imbibes the whole bottle.
Having not read the telegram, Badlucky can't tell Lobo what the strange occurrence the just experienced was about, so they head off once more, with Lobo directing him to stop for get some new clothes first. Back in the bar, the last living, mangled Morituri manages to confirm their mission was successful over a communication device before expiring. A mysterious gathering of cloaked and hooded men prepare for the Czarnian's arrival.
The Spaceborne Express van swoops down to land at the Heropolis cemetery, clipping the gate on its way which falls on the unsuspecting security guard. Lobo exits the van, respectfully dressed in a black suit and red tie, only to have "Good riddance Goldstar" printed on the back of his jacket. The sight of all the goody-goody supercheez memorials makes him physically sick, vomiting on the graves of Boyscoutman and Puppydog. He is rebuked by the heroes that have come to honour Goldstar, but Lobo is just excited to bury his nemesis and get to the wake. The undertaker finishes digging the grave, tossing a shovelful of dirt that flies over Badlucky's head as he bends over to pluck a flower, hitting Lobo instead. Lobo boots the undertaker into the empty grave just as the pallbearers approach sombrely. 'Bo trips Super-Rev leading the procession, causing a pileup that launches the coffin forward, slamming into the undertaker climbing out of the grave. Captain Yodel gets upset with the disrespectful Czarnian, but is calmed down as Super-Rev gives his eulogy.
After the service, Goldstar's fellow heroes drop flowers into his grave, whereas Lobo spits on it. The gathering leaves for the gazebo for refreshments, while Lobo hangs behind until the undertaker has filled the grave so he can dance on it. But he is not alone, as a hooded congregation lurks in the shadows, disgusted by his display of sacrilege. One of the shady figures produces a remote control and activates their plan. Lobo stops revelling when a hand bursts up from the barely settled earth, and glares incredulously as Goldstar erupts from the ground alive!
- There is a series of mini-strips throughout this issue entitled Short and Snappy Tales of Death. It is uncertain if these can be considered chapters from the book or not.
- Lobo mentions having a foursome with Triplicate Girl, however this issue takes place after the events of Zero Hour when Luornu was known as Triad.
- No trivia.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Badlucky Happigo
- Goldstar


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The Government of India is planning to go big on electric vehicles and aims to have an all-electric car fleet by 2030. The major objective behind this is to lower the fuel import bill and running cost of vehicles in the country. Power Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Ministry of Heavy Industries and the NITI Aayog are working on a policy for promotion of electric vehicles. Pointing towards the cost factor, Goyal said that people would like to buy an electric vehicle when they find it cost effective. Currently, we also have the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles a.k.a. the FAME initiative in India, under which the government offers subsidies on hybrid and electric vehicles.
Addressing the CII Annual Session 2017, Goyal said, "We are going to introduce electric vehicles in a very big way. We are going to make electric vehicles self-sufficient like UJALA. The idea is that by 2030, not a single petrol or diesel car should be sold in the country." Goyal was also pretty hopeful and said that the government could aid the electric industry in the initial 2-3 years to ease the transition from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles before the industry stabilises.
Goyal also spoke about the government's plan to introduce electric vehicles (EV) in India on a massive scale within the next 3 years. The government will be building charging infrastructure and battery swapping programmes to achieve this goal.
Time you got out here Elon. You don't want to leave that whole market to Mahindra do you?? The more the merrier--and greener..! https://t.co/IPoA9viDRN— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 2, 2017
Currently, the electric vehicle market is highly niche with only Mahindra Electric offering all-electric cars in India. For the time being it is the only carmaker which manufactures all-electric cars, which is why Anand Mahindra extended an invite to Tesla's superboss Elon Musk recently to set shop in India. Musk has been in two minds about coming to India. While in one of his tweets he does mention that the company will be launching in India by the end of 2017, while also opening bookings for the Model 3 for Indians, on the other he mentions that the company won't come be coming to India anytime soon. There's no confirmation yet from Tesla about when it'll hit Indian shores but we expect it to be here by next year.
Time you got out here Elon. You don't want to leave that whole market to Mahindra do you?? The more the merrier--and greener..! https://t.co/IPoA9viDRN— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 2, 2017
Beside electric cars, the hybrid vehicle market is in a much better position with several manufacturers like Toyota, Volvo and BMW offering either conventional hybrids or plug-in hybrids in the country. Carmaker's like Tesla and Nissan have already announced their plan to enter the Indian market with products like the Model 3 and Leaf respectively. And if the government's plan succeeds then we are likely to see a surge of other global brands enter the Indian market with their electric fleet.
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I have a quick question, over the past four months I had multiple finger exams and two scopy 's to remove a benign polyp and have a cheek up.
My question is if the colonoscopy and finger examination would notice if there was problems in the really low rectal/anal area ?
Because from some time back now i had on and off problems with irritation and Pain around the recital opening/ just inside. It sometimes feels really sore and itchy. If my stools are "normal" I have no pain actually going and I don't have any bleeding either, but can sometimes feel sore some time after my toilet visit. I can go a month without any problems at all and then suddenly it appears.
My doctor said hemorrhoids and I can also see a small purple pearl, but it don't really hurt when I touch it.


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I've been eyeing this adorable Parker dress for quite some time, so today I decided to do a little photoshoot in it to see if I REALLY loved it. And of course, I DID! I love how the ruffles make it so unique and stylish. The ruffle trend is also super 'in' right now. On top of that, you can never go wrong with a blue and white colour combo. It's classic.
When I buy something I always think about how much use I'm going to get out of it, and where I can wear it to. I can think of a million places to wear this dress. It's so easy to dress up or down. From brunching with the girls to going to a summer wedding, it's completely versatile.
Although the price point is a little on the higher side, it's an investment piece that I can wear for years to come. Not only during the spring and summer seasons here in Canada, it's a perfect go-to dress for winter vacays down south!
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The Motion Picture Assn. of America's annual state-of-the-industry report on the film biz proves that less can be more: North American B.O. receipts were up more than 10% last year, even though the number of films released in theaters was down a sharp 11.8% from 2008.
B.O. revs for 2009 reached $10.6 billion in the U.S. and Canada, where a total 558 films were released, compared to 633 the previous year. The number of major studio releases, however, was up slightly, from 108 to 111, demonstrating that the dramatic drop in releases came from the indie sector.
Worldwide, ticket sales reached $29.9 billion in 2009, a hefty bump of 7.6% over 2008.
The promise of 3D came into full view in 2009, with 3D ticket sales accounting for 11% of the total North American B.O., compared to just 2% in 2008.
MPAA report revealed that theaters across the globe rushed to install digital and/or 3D equipment last year. By the end of 2009, there were more than 16,000 digital screens worldwide, up a staggering 86% from the end of 2008. Converting to digital screens is a prerequisite for most 3D projection.
The number of 3D screens tripled to 8,989, repping roughly 6% of the world's screens. In North America, there were 3,548 3D screens by the end of the year, compared to 1,514 in 2008.
MPAA prexy and interim CEO Bob Pisano said he was most jazzed about the 5.5% jump in admissions, as well as the rise in average number of visits to theaters.
In North America, the number of tickets sold reached a five-year high of 1.4 billion, the first increase in admissions in two years.
For the first time since 2002, moviegoers increased their theater visits to 4.3 times a year from 4.2 times in 2008.
"It's a statistic I love. You can't fudge per capita admissions. In today's environment, with all the competition for eyeballs, 4.3 times is great," Pisano said. "Also, audiences have embraced 3D."
Pisano and outgoing MPAA topper Dan Glickman, with National Assn. of Theater Owners prexy John Fithian, will officially present the report next week as theater owners gather in Las Vegas for the annual ShoWest confab.
"Four straight years of box office growth — the last three each setting a new record — show the enormous appetite audiences continue to have for great and entertaining movies in the best way to enjoy them, on a bigscreen with a big crowd," Fithian said.
Nearly half of all movie tix sold in North America were purchased by moviegoers 24 years old or younger, while nearly a quarter of all tickets were bought by those between the ages of 12 and 24.
The average ticket price increased by 32 cents, roughly the same increase as in 2008.
Frequent moviegoers comprising 32 million people were the "locomotive of the industry," according to the MPAA report.
This demo reps just 10% of the population, but bought half of all tickets sold in 2009. Frequent moviegoers are defined as people who go to the theater once a month or more. Age-wise, frequent moviegoers tend to be between the ages of 12 and 39.
Households with incomes of $75,000 are more likely to be frequent moviegoers, according to the report.
It's no surprise that females bought a higher percentage of movie tickets, or 55%, considering the boffo success of femme-driven pics, including Summit Entertainment's "New Moon."
Caucasians still make up the majority of the moviegoing population at 64%, but Hispanics are the most fervent movie fans. On average, Hispanics go to the movies nearly twice as much as the average moviegoer, buying more than eight movie tickets a year per person.
Across the globe, but particularly in the U.S., moviegoing began to surge after the economic collapse in the fall of 2008 as people began paring back on more expensive forms of entertainment. Once again, NATO touted the stat that a family of four can go to the movies for under $50, excluding concessions, while they would spend $300 for NFL tickets, and roughly $275 for a theme park visit.
The 11.8% drop in the number of films released in theaters in North America was the result of several factors, including the writer's strike and the recession. In 2008, 633 titles were released in theaters domestically. A majority, or 72%, were released by independent distribs, versus the major studios or studio specialty divisions.
The demise of studio specialty arms Warner Independent Pictures and Paramount Vantage as standalone units contributed to a 21% drop in the number of titles released by studio specialty units, from 60 in 2008 to 47 in 2009.
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It's 10pm, and the phone rings at Knock Knock Santa Rosa's headquarters. "Should I pick it up?" I ask excitedly, getting the nod. Next thing I know, I'm scribbling down an order for In-N-Out Burger: two grilled-cheese sandwiches with half-onion, one cheeseburger with no onion, two cheeseburgers with onion and extra sauce, a double burger with no tomato or cheese, an order of fries. I hear the caller turn away from the phone, surveying the room for beer.
"OK," he says, "we'll take a six-pack of Mickey's, too."
"A six-pack of Mickey's?" I repeat for clarification.
"Yeah, Mickey's," he laughs, "because we don't care about our lives."
Knock Knock Santa Rosa is a new food-delivery, beer-delivery, anything-delivery service in Sonoma County, and I'm riding along for the night to see how it works. My first question, naturally, is whether they'll deliver beer after 2am. (Alas, no.) My second question is how much it costs. For a one-stop delivery in Santa Rosa, a flat-rate charge of just $10 applies. Extra stops along the way are only $3 each. To go outside Santa Rosa, from Healdsburg to Penngrove, from Oakmont to Graton, it's $15. At Knock Knock HQ, the phone is busy, but the computer is always on as well—customers can order via email, text message, Facebook or Twitter—and in wonderful news for night owls, Knock Knock delivers until 3am.
Unlike strictly food-delivery services, Knock Knock will find, buy and deliver anything legal under the sun. Sure, they bring beer to parties. But they've also delivered rolls of stamps to a winery, patio furniture to a home, hot pizzas to a dive bar, an 89 cent roll of Rolaids to a bride at her bridal shower, filled a gas can for dirt bikes, arranged to pick up items bought on Craigslist, and shuttled countless groceries, burritos and Thai food containers all over the county. And that's just in the last two months.
With $150, a vibrant online presence and "sheer pluck," says co-founder Jinx Rhodes, the three partners who started Knock Knock earlier this year were inspired by Pink Dot in Los Angeles and the numerous late-night delivery services in San Francisco.
"But most delivery services contract with certain restaurants for a percentage markup on a really limited menu," explains partner Melissa Gordon, "and we really wanted to open it up and offer anything."
Is it those with no license or a broken car, those tired, sick, hungover, saddled with kids, disabled, elderly, too busy, too lazy—what's the most common reason, I ask, why people can't drive to buy their own stuff?
"Our demographic?" Gordon drawls. "Drunk."
Rhodes isn't so sure, though. "I thought we'd be blowing up at 1:30am for snacks and beer and stuff," she says, "but it's mostly restaurants so far, around dinnertime."
And it's restaurants tonight. I pile in the car with driver and third partner Matlock Zumsteg, just back from a chimichanga delivery, to head to In-N-Out for my call. After placing the order, I get really excited by the voyeurism of running a stranger's errands, and mention this to Zumsteg.
"Yeah, what we've compared it to, if you've ever played World of Warcraft, is those little quests you go on," he says. "You finish them and it's so satisfying."We go to a market to pick up the Mickey's, and Zumsteg texts the total to Gordon, who then texts the grand total to the customer so he can be ready when we arrive. $14.99 plus $9.13 equals $24.12. We traveled outside Santa Rosa, so it's a $15 delivery charge, plus the extra Mickey's stop is $3. Knock Knock's running a $2.50 off special tonight, so the grand total is $39.62.
Who are our mystery In-N-Out customers, I wonder? We're greeted at the door by a small barking dog and a girl in a Star Wars belt, and led into the living room where four guys crowd a big leather sofa, watching an '80s movie on a giant flat-screen TV. A-ha, I say to myself. Too engrossed in the movie to drive for food. We are saviors! I expect cheers when Zumsteg pulls the burgers and beer out of his thermal carrying box, but it turns out these guys have called Knock Knock before, and they're used to it by now.
Back at Knock Knock HQ, making shop talk like an old pro, I find that most people are overjoyed when Knock Knock knocks.
"I delivered beer to a party on A Street once," Rhodes says, "and the whole house came out on the porch to see who Knock Knock was. One girl even hugged me."
"Yeah, people love us!" Gordon agrees. "They want to take pictures of us at the door. I don't know what it is. We're a phenomenon, baby."
Place your order with Knock Knock Santa Rosa till 3am at 707.543.1110 or www.knockknocksr.com.