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Over the last few months, I've been going through a bit of a transformation — and it culminated yesterday, when I formally turned in my resignation at my job: I'm going to be leaving the practice of law to pursue a more artistic and creative living.
As you can imagine, it's been a bit of a tumultuous ride — it still is, and likely will be for a while, until I get my groove on. That said, it gets better every day: a few months ago, while I was still formulating my plan, I was in a pretty emotional state. But as it happened, I decided to take a few days vacation from my life: I went to a place I'd never been, with a bunch of women many of whom I didn't know, and rested and reflected.
It was there that my decision to leave law, a career about which I was never particularly passionate, was solidified. It was also there that I wandered into a little shop, and found the tiny silver pendant you see in the image above. I bought it on the spot, and made the decision that I would wear it every day until I submitted my resignation, as a reminder to stay true to my heart, and to my soul. And I have, too: because sometimes, even while we take care of our partners, our children, our friends and our families, it's good to take a little time to show yourself a little love, too. For me, it was good to have this little token on me to remind me to do just that.
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Happy Love Thursday, all. Please leave your links to your images of love in the comments below — and if you have them, images of the little messages you've come across that help remind you to show yourself a little love. The images uploaded by she saw things and barilynn8 into the Shutter Sisters Flickr Pool are great examples.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Our Fifth Lap
During the first year I wasn't sure I'd be able to write more than a paragraph or two each week, never mind month after month. It was the first lesson that I gleaned from blogging. Somehow, if I began to write, I would find the words to post. And out of that discovery came another: somehow, out of the words, new ideas and new stories would emerge.
Little did I imagine that I'd still be swimming five years later. But I'm drawn to the water today as much as five years ago. What pulls me back, like a tidal flow, week after week? My joy in exploring the mystery of the writing process, of course, but also my pleasure in finding other swimmers in the water with me. Somehow the circle of swimmers has expanded each year, and I've come to rely on this new community in ways that I could never have predicted before getting into the water.
Over the course of writing about writing, I've learned that not every writer likes to think about the writing process. Some prefer to let the words flow and avoid paying too close attention to how the process works. But I've found the more I think about how the process works–what's driving the story, what's compelling the reader to keep reading, and how the words make their way onto the page–the better I can grasp the way my own stories work (or don't work). Each story that I read offers another key to how I might approach or envision my own story. And the comments other writers share in response to each post help keep me aware of the various issues that all of us grapple with–plot, characterization, voice, setting, tone, tense, point of view, fear of the page, reluctance to explore emotions, etc.–whether or not we think of them as we write. These are aspects of our craft that we can learn and refine by sharing our thoughts and learning from each other.
Of course, commenting on posts here at wordswimmer isn't required. But I always appreciate hearing from readers, even if I don't always offer a response. It's not a formal class, after all, but an informal conversation that you're welcome to contribute to if you feel the urge. If you do post a comment, you may find the process of thinking about how to express your ideas on a particular aspect of the craft helps you better understand it. But whether you post a comment or not, it's simply good to know you're in the water, too.
When I started blogging, lots of friends wanted to know why I blogged. What did I get out of it if I didn't earn any money from the process? I think about this question often on days when I'm stuck for a topic and consider stopping, or when I wonder if I'm spending too much time on the blog and not enough time on my work. But then I realize this is my work. Writing. Trying to figure out a character's motive. Wondering about words. Thinking about plots and rhythm and language. Immersing myself in stories.
So, I dive into the blog each week because in the process of writing, of setting down words, I find that I make discoveries that I'd never have made if I hadn't taken the time and made the effort to put thoughts into words. In the process of blogging, I've discovered that words beget words, and these words can lead to new ways of seeing and understanding. Writing in this way isn't just a means of communicating with others; it's a means of self-revelation and discovery.
For all the unexpected gifts that wordswimmers have shared with me in the water over the past five years, I want to say thank you. I'm grateful to you for joining me here each week, and I look forward to swimming more laps with you in the weeks ahead.
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Congratulations Bruce! Can it really be five years? I've enjoyed swimming with you through them all. Here's to many more pool parties, olympic medleys, and long distance crawls.
- Bruce Black said...
I'm a little bleary-eyed from thinking of all that swimming... but still grateful each time I get into the water.
Thanks for joining in some of those long-distance crawls.
- peajayar said...
I've just started reading your blog and so far I like it a lot. Thinking, and occasionally writing, about writing and reading, does help my writing. I like what you say in 'Our Fifth Lap.' Clearly, there's a whole five years' worth of archive to dip (dive?) into.
And congratulations for weekly blogs. I struggle to do one a month. Maybe I'll be inspired!
- Bruce Black said...
Many thanks for joining us in the water (even though it's a bit of a swim from New Zealand!). Hope you'll find something here that helps your writing.


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Win raises Celtic hopes
Posted: 15 March 2009 Time: 18:24
Bloemfontein Celtic continued their push to get out of the Premiership danger zone with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Golden Arrows in a disrupted match at the Griffons Rugby Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
A goal from Darrel Smith sealed the game.
Phunya Sele Sele remain second from bottom after defeating their opponents from KwaZulu-Natal, but they are now just two points adrift of Thanda Royal Zulu and a further two from Maritzburg United with six rounds of the League remaining.
Celtic saw six changes from the side that lost 1-0 to SuperSport United in their last league outing. In came Mario Booysen, Ditheko Mototo, Kleinbooi Taaibos, Mark Mayambela, Darrel Smith and Geoffrey Serunkuma, replacing Cyrille Mubiala, Johannes Motlhaping, Solomon Mathe, Tumelo Nhlapo, Tlou Segolela and Gert Schalkwyk.
Arrows had five alterations to the team that lost to Kaizer Chiefs, with Thulasizwe Khuzwayo, Joseph Musonda, Beka Phakathi, Thanduyise Khuboni and Francis Kombe coming in for Brenden Wardle, Nhlanhla Ngubane, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Rodgers Kola and Richard Henyekane.
Crowd-control trouble at the venue saw the game stopped with just over 20 minutes of play having elapsed. No action of any real significance had happened on the pitch when match officials took the players from the field due to fears for their safety, as supporters tried to get into the overflowing terraces.
After nearly 50 minutes' delay, the game resumed. Soon after the restart, in the 32nd minute of the match, a cross from Joseph Henyekane found Bheka Phakathi in the penalty area, but the midfielder failed to hit the target with his right -footed effort.
The first half ended 0-0, with the last chance before the half-time whistle falling to Darrel Smith, but the attacker blazed his shot wide of goal. However, Smith got his radar working just three minutes into the second stanza when he directed the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-0 to Phunya Sele Sele.
The hosts' defence held out well against the pressure Arrows applied to them, but Phakathi did spurn a golden opportunity with just over ten minutes to play. Substitute Siyabonga Vezi also missed a chance, though his 20-yard drive was hardly a clear-cut opening.
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Oats are awesome. I used to think they were boring or mushy, but I'm a grown up now and I realize that I never gave oats much of a chance.
Instant oats have come along way and they have some pretty delectable flavors.
But I really like to make my oats with whatever flavor comes to mind, so I keep giant containers of quick oats and old fashioned oats on hand to do just that.
Oh, and I must mention that oats are really good for you and have lots of health benefits. Here's more on that if you are into it.
Here are 2 of my favorite oat-y recipes lately:
Cocoa, Peanut Butter Oats
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1 spoonful of cocoa
1 sweetener packet
Combine and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Add more almond milk if needed.
Top with 1/2 of a sliced banana and a spoonful of peanut butter (I used crunchy) & stir it up.
Ewww-not a pretty picture. But you get the idea.
Overnight Oats in a Jar
I was like abnormally excited when my almond butter got low enough to make oats in the jar. It's the little things, I guess.
This is so awesome to make, because when you get up in the morning, your breakfast is already made!
Here's how you make it.
When you have a jar of peanut butter, almond butter or Nutella that is down to less than a tablespoon, it is the optimal time to make this (you could also make it in a bowl, but it's less awesome that way).
Into the jar goes:
2/3 cup quick or old fashioned oats
2/3 cup almond milk
1 sweetener packet or a squirt of honey
Mix it in the jar with a spoon or put on the top and shake it shake it shake it.
Then, in the morning, stir it up and if you need a little more milk, add a little more milk.
I like to finish it off with fruit and/or nuts. In this particular jar, I added slivered almonds and half of a banana (are you sensing a trend here?).
And, come on~no dishes to wash! Sounds like a winner to me!
Here's some oat recipes I've bookmarked to try:
Yes, it is clear that I like peanut butter and bananas in my oats!
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This is a reminder that the 2011 Geocortex User Conference is fast approaching (June 7-8, 2011).
Register by May 12th and receive a discount on registration fees.
Like the 2010 Geocortex User Conference, this will be another live online event with all sessions recorded for later viewing. Last year, we discovered that a video broadcast with real-time Q&A is an effective way to learn and share information. It also reduces costs and eliminates travel-time for attendees, while allowing us to reach a wider audience in an era of reduced travel authorizations. Our goal is to replicate the advantages of an in-person event as closely as possible.
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News Release
November 19, 2008
Evelyn Hirt of the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
RICHLAND, Wash. —
Evelyn Hirt, a senior engineer for the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has been voted 2009 president-elect for IEEE-USA. IEEE is the world's leading professional association dedicated to technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
Hirt's work at PNNL focuses on technology systems and controls that are applied to a broad range of research, development and deployment and management system activities. Since joining the Laboratory in 1994, she has held positions of increasing responsibility and currently serves as a manager in the Quality organization.
Hirt will begin her three-year term Jan. 1. She will serve one year as president-elect, one year as president and chief executive officer, and the final year as past president.
"It's a huge honor," Hirt said. "I view this as the perfect opportunity to help raise general awareness of how math and science contribute to the overall success of the country."
Earlier this year, Hirt received the 2008 IEEE Nanotechnology Council Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her outstanding service for the benefit and advancement of the Council. She also served as director of Region 6 (12 Western states with 60,000 members) and held many other positions within IEEE. She is a member of IEEE Women in Engineering and six IEEE Councils as well as the Order of the Engineer, National Society of Professional Engineers and the International Council of Systems Engineering.
Hirt earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, cum laude from the University of Detroit. At the time, she was one of only 10 women to graduate from the university with an engineering degree in its 100-year program. She earned a master's in engineering management from Washington State University and also was awarded a certificate in project management from WSU.
Created in 1973, IEEE is comprised of six regions and 235,000 members. IEEE was originally an acronym for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., but its scope became so extensive that it is now simply recognized by the letters I-E-E-E (pronounced Eye-triple-E). IEEE's mission is to recommend policies and implement programs specifically intended to serve and benefit its members, the profession and the American public in appropriate professional areas of economic, ethical, legislative, social and technological policy concerns.
Hirt also is a member of the IEEE-USA's Richland, Wash., Section. Leonard Bond, a PNNL Laboratory Fellow, is currently serving as the Region 6 director-elect and will begin a two-year term as region director on Jan. 1, 2009.
"The Richland Section has fewer than 300 members, so to have the IEEE-USA president-elect and the region director coming from the same section is a tremendous accomplishment," Bond said. "We have a very strong reputation across the region. Evelyn, particularly, has done a huge amount for IEEE for many, many years. She'll make a great president."
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory draws on signature capabilities in chemistry, earth sciences, and data analytics to advance scientific discovery and create solutions to the nation's toughest challenges in energy resiliency and national security. Founded in 1965, PNNL is operated by Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. DOE's Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit PNNL's News Center. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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Bellingham, WA offers amazing opportunities for kids who are interested in robotics and STEM. If you know of any clubs, camps, classes or other opportunities that we haven't listed — please email to let us know!
|Creators & Innovators Club for Girls
|An afterschool robotics club for girls, hosted at Kulshan Middle School
|Grades 6-8
|Spark Museum Workshops
|LEGO© robotics workshops and more
|All Ages
|Bricks & Beyond
|LEGO© robotics workshops, camps and classes
|Ages 6-12
|The Foundry : Bellingham Makerspace
|Work on your own project with their tools and workshop, or attend a class
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|WWU Extension, Odyssey of Science & Arts
|Summer Camp
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|GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math & Science) Fair
|Yearly summer event by WWU Extension
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|Sehome High School Seamonsters (FRC)
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UK-Algeria Second Strategic Security Partnership
PM's National Security Advisor, Sir Kim Darroch, paid a visit to Algiers for the 2nd UK-Algeria Strategic Security Partnership meeting.
The British Prime Minister's National Security Advisor, Sir Kim Darroch, led a senior delegation to Algiers on Monday 25 November for the second UK-Algeria Strategic Security Partnership meeting.
Sir Kim Darroch met with Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal and a delegation led by Minister Delegate for Maghreb and African Affairs, His Excellency Madjid Bouguerra as well as having other high level meetings.
The UK is committed to working in partnership with Algeria to counter security threats in the region. The Strategic Security Partnership allows both countries to share assessments on a range of security-related topics and discuss areas for cooperation, such as shared opposition to ransom payments to terrorist groups. These discussions build on the broadening bilateral relationship between the UK and Algeria.
Speaking ahead of the visit, His Excellency British Ambassador to Algeria Mr Martyn Roper said:
"Britain and Algeria both have a long and difficult experience in tackling terrorism and we can learn much from each other in tackling the threat. As David Cameron said on his visit to Algeria earlier this year, the UK stands side by side with Algeria, a crucial regional partner in dealing with terrorism. Through the Strategic Security Partnership we are developing our wider bilateral relationship, which also includes economic cooperation, improving trade links, promoting the English language and boosting university and cultural ties".
The Strategic Security Partnership was agreed by President Bouteflika and Prime Minister Cameron during Mr Cameron's visit to Algiers. Sir Kim Darroch hosted the first round of talks in London on 17 April 2013.
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Over 2 months with my sprained ankle and I am finally back out. It is still swollen and by the end of the day it can be sore but it is no longer controlling my life! Yea!
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Now accepting 75,000 words or more manuscript/novel on or before April 1, 2012. The winner will receive a $2,000 advance against future royalties and have his/her novel published by JournalStone. Grammar counts, have it edited before you submit your entry.
JournalStone is a small press publishing company, not a vanity press. We pay all the costs associate with publishing your novel. All an author is required to do is submit a freakishly scary book and rock our world. There are no entry fees.
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Why am I posting this on my author blog? Because I am on the 2012 contest panel of judges! Woot!
BIO: Charlie Courtland is a fabulous dichotomy that embraces all her ridiculousness. She's a published author of three gruesome books in the historical fiction/horror genre. She founded Bitsy Bling Books to give a voice and free review forum to indie/self-published authors, but also reviews for tall, grande and venti mainstream publishing and Amazon Vine. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in English Literature with an emphasis on Creative Writing, and a minor in Criminology. Courtland rarely sleeps, drinks copious amounts of coffee and mutters endlessly to her dog.
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Miskatonic University has a long-whispered reputation of being strongly connected to all things occult and supernatural. From the faculty to the students, the fascination with other-worldly legends and objects runs rampant. So, when Carter Weston's professor Dr. Thayerson asks him to search a nearby village for a book that is believed to control the inhuman forces that rule the Earth, Incendium Maleficarum, The Inferno of the Witch, the student doesn't hesitate to begin the quest.
Weston's journey takes an unexpected turn, however, when he ventures into a tavern in the small town of Anchorhead. Rather than passing the evening as a solitary patron, Weston joins four men who regale him with stories of their personal experiences with forces both preternatural and damned. Two stories hit close to home as they tie the tellers directly to Weston's current mission.
His unanticipated role as passive listener proves fortuitous, and Weston fulfills his goal. Bringing the book back to Miskatonic, though, proves to be a grave mistake. Quickly, Weston realizes he has played a role in potentially opening the gate between the netherworld and the world of Man. Reversing the course of events means forgetting all he thought he knew about Miskatonic and his professor and embracing an unknown beyond his wildest imagination.


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Audrie actually seemed to understand that she was getting on an airplane to go play in the sand and water.
She was great going through security and waiting in the terminal. She just watched all the airplanes landing and said hi to every single person around her. She also SLEPT for the entire flight there, so that was a blessing!
We stayed near Venice Beach in a house some of my family owns. We got to spend time with my brother-in-law, Dave, and this is sadly the only photo I snapped of him (he likes to avoid cameras). But he and Audrie hit it off great!
Audrie was up early the first day and ready to tackle the beach like a true tourist...!
She was IN LOVE with the beach. Played for HOURS. It was just awesome.
The water was a little too cold for swimming but she liked getting her toes wet in the waves.
32 weeks pregnant in a bathing suit is not super fun. But at least I didn't have to worry about dieting or exercising before this vacation. :)
Audrie kicked back in her beach chair!
Really she just played non-stop for about 4 hours each day on the beach. Wore Jamie out chasing her around. But luckily there were other kids around that she played with to give us a break.
She was covered head to toe in sand every day when we left, but she was sure happy!
And so were we!
Here is me and Annie on the beach...
The three of us getting ready to go into Barnacle Bill's to eat.
The humidity really agreed with Audrie's curls while we were there!
Eating out for so many meals was a little challenging with a two year old, but she did pretty well considering!
It was fun taking Audrie on this vacation... just the three of us (for the last time).
Doesn't she almost look sweet and innocent in this photo?!
More time at the beach... (love her little swimsuit!).
I love these next two photos because I asked Jamie to pick up Audrie for a quick photo....
And this is the moment when Jamie realized Audrie had peed through her swimsuit...!!
Luckily I had a change of clothes for her in our beach bag and we were good to go. (I didn't have a clean shirt for Jamie though...!)
I LOVED the colors of the water and sky at the beach. Turquoise is one of my favorite colors, of course, and the ocean was saturated with blue/green everywhere you looked.
My toes in the sun... aahhh.
Audrie was nice enough to keep me cooled off...
The only thing I dislike about the beach is the annoying seagulls. (I have a bird phobia.)
But Audrie didn't mind and would chase after them.
One night we found a little park to take Audrie to. Which she loved.
I managed to squeeze myself into a swing.
There was a group of girls a few years older than Audrie playing nearby and Audrie totally marched right up to them and said "HI GIRLS!" like they were her BFF's. It's hard to see in this photo but she is in the middle of them. She is definitely NOT shy.
Jamie taught her how to drink from a water fountain.
And, of course, found a tennis court to play on.
I wanted to make it to the beach one night for some sunset photos but all I managed was this one at the park...
We did eat some seafood while we were there. I loved the slogan of this place... (except this would rule out everyone in our house... ha!).
Audrie kept busy tracing our hands.
Ok, so I don't know if you realized... but there are ALOT of old retired people in Florida. At one point in this restaurant I just had to stop and take a photo because we were the ONLY people without white hair...!
We ordered some fried alligator tail, which Audrie thought was pretty tasty.


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We've always thought that Prince William is the ultimate gentleman, but now, we have actual proof that he's just as much a prince because of his romantic gestures as he is because of his royal title. When awarding an Order of the British empire — an honor bestowed by the palace to people who make extraordinary contributions in their field — to British florist Paula Pryke, Wills admitted that he loves to gift his wife flowers.
"He told me that he liked buying flowers for Kate and how much she loved flowers," Pryke told People of the ceremony.
Pryke has worked with a good number of celebrities and the royal family during her 30-year career as one of Britain's premiere florists. The whole meeting, she unsuprisingly described as "very exciting."
What's even more exciting is to hear first-hand what a romantic William is to his Duchess! And, apparently, how defensive he is of his Mrs.
British Comedian Jack Whitehall recalled a recent incident when he tried to flirt with Kate Middleton on The Jonathan Ross Show (airing this Saturday). According to <E! News, it all started when he jokingly suggested that American pop star Demi Lovato cop a feel of Kate's burgeoning baby bump at a lineup at the Royal Variety Performance.
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Not understanding his sense of humor, Lovato nearly did reach to touch it. After that, though, Whitehall describes that he has had a crush on the Duchess of Cambridge since they attended Marlborough College together, and continued to put on the moves when she appeared in front of him.
"I referred to her as 'The one that got away,' and then I flirted a little because I said that she was one of my first crushes at school," he said on the show. "Then in the lineup Prince William came over and he was very funny, he was very nice but very passive aggressive. 'Oh, so you were flirting with my missus?'"
Be still, our hearts! The Prince is just as chivalrous as he is a strong. Looks like you've got yourself a winner, Kate!


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today Is da best Day eva... as U noe today is my annivesarry between me n yul... so i decide to celebrate it together.. ngee~~
we went to angsana for a while n went to CS together.. hehehe... we watched PHOBIA 2 and walk together then we back to angsana to freak out in kareoke red box.. shouting together n enjoyed!! i really enjoyed my dear....
then its time to we back to home... i feel really sad n i cried in front of him.. he hug me n calm me down... he back n i waiting for my dad......
first sentence in my head in the car is AQ XNK BALEK!!! n syg thanx 4 everything..... love ya yul...
Monday, November 23, 2009
my HePPi dAy...!!
today Is da best Day eva... as U noe today is my annivesarry between me n yul... so i decide to celebrate it together.. ngee~~
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i'm in da jay bee riTe Now!!!
hePPi sGT2...
huhuhu love Jay Bee so MucH!!
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
jln kaki sme2 g kg. huhu..
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Friday, November 13, 2009
on hOLiDAy n vAcaTion!!
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Monday, November 9, 2009
KEnaNGaN TErinDaH
i love him so muchi2!!!! remember the date!! best sgt2.. sye rndu awk sgt2.... sye nk jmpe awk agy... rse x puas ari 2 spend mse ngn awk..... best sgt2!! love u syg!!!
26th of SEPTEMBER 2009
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
tommorow is the second last paper n thursday is my last paper n then holiday!! can't wait for that.. huh so tired stdy everyday.... now my feeling:
can't wait
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Friday, November 6, 2009
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
heart story!
sye suke bile awk ngajok law cemburu..
sye suke bile awk ktwe bile sye hepi..
sye suke bile awk ade di sisi bile sye prlukn awk..
sye suke bile awk cium sye bile awk rindu n sye taw btpe awk syg sye..
sye suke bile awk setia demi sye..
sye suke bile awk ckp i love u..
tapi sye x suke law awk badmud..
sye x suke bile awk wt mke cmel t sye cair..
hehehehe.. pe pon diri awk sye trime pe pon....
syg awk sorg jek..
tiade spe agy dlm hati sye..
awk yg ptme dan trakhir...
awk slalu ckp kite bsme smpai bile2..
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hehehe... now i want to tell all of my happiness... It's bout my liFe now..ngee~ Now I'm so hepi.. Damn hepi!! hehehe... With him theRe beside me always... Now as a studEnt is more fun thaN high scholl.. owh really?? hehehe yes!! the best time ever....
So I'm hepi!!!! with all my frenz here!! love u all dear frenZs...... mmuuaaahhx..
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
new chapter wif new citer key...
its been so long dat i x tlis blog rite... don't noe why today i very excited 2 open my blog n membebel di sini.... hehehe mybe jjelez kot coz abg2 n akak2 senior pon de blog... key fine.. dats not actually what i want to say....
key as all u noe i now stand here n 8th floor of room... hahahahx.. i'm now stand in front of UITMPP... hehehe.. yeah.. dh bis stu sem dh here... what can i say wif first expression wif dis place is 'jauhnyee dri jb!!" n second is can i survive here??? but when i had through all the day here i noe dat dis place is great.. don't ask me why coz my answer is one.. dis place juz the same wif my hometown... u got everything in here... shopping mall juz in front of my class in perda.. n it is a big town...
now we talk bout my room... i got not to comfortable room but okey la i guess.. coz law i dpt room kt mutiara ag la truk... In my room i've 3 roommate... jia, kak izan n kak ila... best taw ngn dyorg... mybe some of u say bosannye stu room ngn senior... but for me it is a great experience coz dyorg pon sme jek ple ngn aq.... hhehe....... freak!! noty!! sempoi!! n sporty!! dats my room..
my classroom.. heheehe all of them are boys!! juz me n shila the only gurls in the class.. power x?? ari2 ngok mke laki... asyik2 kaum adam.. bosan.. hehe tp best..... n kind of tension gak stdy here coz my course agk killer course kt sni...
so dats all in uitmpp... ngeee
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Tony's Place Cooking Demo 11/14/16
Join us for the Parkway's favorite childhood restaurant – Tony's Place & Pizzeria on Monday November 14th, 2016 at 6:30pm.
Chef Joe co-host of The Chefs' Table Series® and Elio Imbornone owner of Tony's Place will team up to show you how to make Chicken Picasso.
Guests will enjoy a three course meal with wine pairing. Proceeds benefit Chefs Table Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support homeless U.S veterans and underprivileged youths with a culinary education.
Tickets are $25 per person. Advance reservations / payment required. No Refunds.
Please contact co-founder Carol O'Connor for information and tickets.
Tony's Place offers ample parking and is located at 188 Baker Street in West Roxbury, at the corner of Spring Street and Baker Street.


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I paired each piece of jewelry with a card bearing the meaning of the primary gemstone and a quotation that relates to the meaning. I hoped that the recipients of the jewelry would find meaning in their gems, but also in the world around them.
While I will never be fully healed from the loss of my twin, I have had a different sense of wholeness since I met the Mister. Instead of continuing to expand my jewelry business, I began to focus on building a life with him, which included planning our wedding. The wedding planning became a new creative outlet, and I focused less on my jewelry. Part of me even wondered whether the work of my jewelry was nearing completion.
This week, however, I received an email that reminded me why I design my jewelry and sell it in places where it can reach people I don't even know.
Here is the email:
My Fiance (Charlie) purchased one of your necklaces for my birthday which was September 11, 2008. Our wedding was to be on November 15, 2008 and we are both Scottish so we were using the Celtic theme for the wedding. This necklace follows on that theme you could say. One of the things on the enclosed reading material really hits home more than ever, "The Tree collection contains wood, which symbolizes life. In the Celtic tradition, trees represent the bridge between earth and sky, between mankind and God." My Fiance died on September 20th in a hit and run accident, he was on his way to his second job to help with our wedding. This necklace means the world to me and I wear it everyday. I would like to get a similar necklace for Charlie's sister.
This incredible woman is only a month from the loss of her fiancé (and less than a month until the day she was to marry him). Her pain must be acute and unfathomable. That the necklace represents her continued link with her beloved is amazingly, heartbreakingly beautiful. I am humbled to play a tiny part in a love that lasts beyond death.
That she wants to share that link with his sister awes me further. I know that God will bless her giving spirit and mend her heart.
I responded that I would be honored to create a similar necklace for his sister. And I told her that, while she will never forget Charlie, in time it will become easier to remember him.
As the Mister and I continue to plan our wedding with Scottish traditions, we are reminded that each day is a gift. We will remember our lost loved ones on our wedding day. Although we never met him, Charlie will undoubtedly be among them.


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Holidays can be defining moments in our lives, can't they?
The break from the monotony of everyday life allows you to savour the moment, to pause, to look back at how far you've come… and to where you want to go.
I've been thinking about what makes the perfect holiday. We're heading to Whitby in a few weeks' time, and it will be our first as a family of four. In fact, we've hardly been away as a family since having Ben nearly four years ago, so it's about time we had a holiday. Also, Mark Warner Holidays are running a competition, so it's got me reminiscing and planning.
For me, the perfect holiday would include:
Sun, sea and swimming
When I think back to childhood holidays, it's in snapshots of Spanish resorts: eating ice-cream from a push-up cardboard tube; making friends with anyone else of a similar age; and learning to swim, doggy-paddle, towards my dad. They were blissful, idyllic times for me, and I could have happily spent the whole fortnight in and out of the swimming pool or on the beach. I could swim for hours in the sea – perhaps in some mythical former life I was a mermaid – and still really enjoy playing in the sand.
- Good food
Whether it's curries or cassolet, we certainly love our food! Eating in good restaurants – or at good street vendors – is a real essential for a perfect holiday.
However, one culinary highlight on holiday was more the result of self-deprivation than incredible cuisine. We were on honeymoon, after a whirlwind 48 hours: we got married, had the reception and then flew to Gozo, Malta at 6am the following morning. By that evening, we were so exhausted and so overwhelmed, that I became a bit emotional. After months of dieting to look good in the wedding photos, I finally allowed myself to eat dessert in the restaurant of our hotel. I'm slightly ashamed to say that the sight of the dessert trolley actually made me cry! Yes, I was in tears over pudding. Story of my life.
- Culture
- As we got older, there were the years of enforced culture-appreciation. Often on coaches, we would visit the capital cities of scorching European countries, where the crowded museums or galleries provided some relief from the sun, or drag our dusty feet around Ancient Greek ruins. Honestly? As a teenager, I wasn't really into Ancient Civilisation, so I don't think I fully appreciated the opportunity. But now, I will seek out the museums and the galleries. I long to learn about different cultures and how others live.
Comfy beds
Surely, one of the essential parts of a holiday is the chance to relax and to rest. After a particularly uncomfortable experience when I was 22, I now believe a good bed is essential of a good holiday.
Arriving after midnight, the hostel room smelt of sweat, flatulence and beer. We found the two remaining bunks, and tried desperately not to disturb anyone in the dormitory. My mattress was, quite honestly, the most uncomfortable one I have ever slept on: the stuffing had parted company along the middle of the bed, so I lay in a deep groove on the springs, or rolled back into the middle if I tried to lie on one side. The room was unbearably hot, and the air was thick. Becoming more nauseated by the minute, I spent most of the night wide awake, counting the hours until it was acceptable to get up.
A good mattress, soft pillows and a cool room… essentials for a good night's sleep.
New experiences
Going on holiday is often about experiencing a new place, and trying different things. Tim is absolutely the king of this: while most of us will watch at a polite distance, Tim will leap in and have a go. So, when we went to India, he tried his hand at Indian calligraphy, and pedalled around in a rickshaw.
Now we have children, we plan our holidays through their lives. We look out for the things which will be fun for us as a family, and try to prioritise their interests over our own. Our holidays are less about pottering, and more about exploring; less about lie-ins and more laughing.
Escaping our everyday routine, and our everyday responsibilities allows us to enjoy new experiences. On holiday, you can indulge in your passions and interests, and try out new things. You step outside of your ordinary life.
For me, this allows me to reflect on where I am in my ordinary life. On holiday, I have freedom to dream. So I come up with plans and ideas. I journal, and make endless lists which I fully intend to put into practice when we return home. And that's the challenge: keeping that spirit of adventure and experience alive in your everyday life. I guess the perfect holiday spills over into your everyday.
A break (from the children)
When sleep-deprivation was at its peak with Ben, I used to fantasise about checking into a hotel for a week, just to sleep. I became obsessed with the idea: I would create a sanctuary for sleep-deprived parents, with spa treatments, life coaching (you know, because I needed some direction in my life) and the chance to recover from the relentless treadmill of work and disturbed nights.
I don't actually think this exists (and even if it did and we could afford it, I'd miss the kids). But some holiday companies do offer childcare, though, and that sounds amazing. In fact, that sounds almost too good to be true. Someone else will entertain my children while I can enjoy the 'grown-up' parts of the holiday? Yes please! Just for those few, precious, child-free hours, I would be first in line.
And finally… no-one getting locked in the loo
Once, my sister got herself locked into a toilet in a restaurant in Athens. She couldn't open the door for love nor money, so I, being a good sister, went and fetched the tour guide, a formidable woman named Eva. Eva took matters into her own hands, and went in search of someone in charge of the restaurant. She returned with the chef: an enormous man, sweating in his whites, with the biggest meat cleaver in his hand. He was quite prepared to chop down the toilet door to get my sister out. Fortunately, after some adept key-wiggling, she escaped, just in time.
So, I'm looking for a holiday with a bit of luxury; an escape from the everyday; a chance to dream, and for those dreams to shape our normal lives. I'm looking for fun and adventure with my children. I'm looking for a few precious hours with my husband. Oh, and for no-one to get locked in the loo.
This post is our entry to the Mark Warner Holidays #markwarnermum competition under the creative writing section to be an ambassador for 2016. For more information, have a look at their website here.


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The Laikipia Produce and Marketing Co-operative Society on November 25, 2015 received a maize sheller from the Eastern African Grain Council (EAGC). Representative from Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) witnessed the handover by EAGC at the cooperative store in Sipili town, Ol-Moran Ward.
The EAGC support is towards enhancing the capacity of the cooperative towards managing members and other smallholder farmer's cereal produce during shelling.
The support is also towards ensuring that the cooperative becomes a village aggregation centre. This will enable the cooperative to buy cereals in bulk from members and then distribute and sell them to schools and other structured markets.
|Maize sheller donated by East African Grain Council
Speaking during the handover, Mr. Kipyegon Kipkemei from EAGC urged the group to utilize the equipment by doing business with it and ensuring members of the cooperative are the ultimate beneficiaries.
"The maize sheller will be co-owned between the cooperative and EAGC for a period of three years. After that duration, we will decide whether to leave it to the cooperative or give it to another group," said Mr. Kipyegon.
The maize sheller is worth Kshs. 65,000. It has a capacity of 6.5-horse power and can therefore shell 20-25 bags per hour. The tank can hold 3 litres of petrol. Other beneficiaries included Ndurumo Cereal Bank, Sipili Cereal Bank, Ol-Moran Cereal Bank and Muhotetu Grain Bank.
Shelling is an important post-harvest activity in maize as it reduces post-harvest losses. Use of shelling machine reduces breakage of cereals and deterioration, as it is faster.
Formed in 2013, the cooperative emerged from the work undertaken by ALIN through Ng'arua Maarifa Centre with the support of the Ford Foundation's Expanding Livelihoods for Poor Households Initiative (ELOPHI).Its mandate is mainly to aggregate the farming communities by pooling them together and empowering them to take control of their farm's enterprises, aggregation of farm produce and collective marketing to enhance their bargaining power and profit margins


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We turned this:
Into this:
After I'd realized that Tim and I (OK, I) have way too many shoes, jackets, and scarves, it was time to get down to business!
First thing to do was to take down the old wire shelf, fill in the holes, and paint the closet!
We almost went with a nice teal color...
But we decided that Rockport Gray was the best choice since our shoes and jackets are colorful enough!
I'll skim over the next part, because we already had a sheet of wood cut down into four shelves, and painted everything white.
I attached four L-brackets to each shelf and Tim anchored them into the wall.
The first shelf went above a row of boots at the bottom of the closet.
Then we quickly put up two more shelves along the bottom and one at the top of the closet in the wasted space where we could put all our hiking and summer shoes that aren't used as often.
We also planned on putting up a piece of crown molding ala Pinterest to hold my heels...
But it fell down right away. Oh well! I've just been putting my heels on the shelf above!
Next up, we anchored a slim strip of wood along the wall and installed 10 sturdy coat hooks.
And wam, bam, first coat up!
After all that good stuff was completed, we lived with everything for a few days to see what we liked/hated.
And then I decided the leftover carpet in the closet wasn't doing us any favors, so of course I ripped it up and re-painted the whole entry way floor!
And drum roll please...
The last thing we want to change is to extend the coat hooks around the corner so we have more space to spread things out. So I'll make sure to show you when we do!


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hybrid culture update is still in the works. for now, here are two photo mashups that i recently "wrote" for some mcc paperwork that i turned in amazingly late. happy photo-feasting.
top: pajer primary school pupils; staff room karanga boys primary; primary 5 pupil, kiru primary school
middle: talking trees-pajer primery school; primary 4, pajar primary; school management committee representatives, lobalangit primary school
bottom: english department cabinet karanga boy's primary, artwork, kotido mixed primary, poster promoting education, kaabong district
top: original composition, regional competition; drama, town council competition; traditional folk song, national theater performance
middle: folk song, national theater performance; traditional dance, sliding rock-pre-national competition party; original composition, national theater performance; speech on the benefits of the east african community, town council competition
bottom: traditional dance, national theater performance; original poem on the theme (child protection), sliding rock-pre-national competition; traditional dance, national theater performance


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Why does he have to take off his shirt yet again? Doesn't he know that women are gawking at him? Doesn't he know that it is making some of us uncomfortable? That some of us are thinking thoughts that are...well, you get the idea (I have got to stop watching those butter commercials).
Yep, a butter commercial. Or how about milkshakes? Or better yet, dusting spray. It seems no matter when you turn on the TV there is someone trying to sell you something using sex to get your attention. Years ago I got so tired of all the horrible commercials and TV shows and movies that I cut the cord to my TV three times only to re-wire it later. Eventually I just got rid of my TV and chose not to watch it for five years. Sure, I watched it in hotels and with my friends and family - but in my own home, I had a problem. Without the accountability of a roommate, spouse or kids, there was just too much that was taking me down the road of lust, which often turned my thoughts to sex. Some of these shows and commercials that seem innocent were actually attacking my mind through my eyes, my ears and my mouth. Where were the TV shows about caring for others without anything in return? Where were the commercial messages that said love your neighbor, not try to jump on them? And due to this constant attack from our TVs (and other media outlets), how is anyone to know the difference? Where is the fine line?
Lust is always self-focused. When we lust we are in a battle of seeking only to pleasure ourselves. We can lust not only sexually but also for things, jobs, or relationships. We can become so self-focused in our attempts to get these things that we are blinded at the journey…the journey towards death. Because this world will never satisfy you, you will NEVER get enough. Whether what starts with a porn magazine escalates to watching it on the computer, buying a few pairs of shoes turns to dozens, reading one romance novel to joining an addicts club, lust can take over. Lust will begin to feed on your self-focused desires. You will find yourself talking others into become a part of your destructive journey as well. I mean if someone is also committing the same sin, at least you are not alone. But eventually lust will tear down your relationships too and you will BE ALONE.
Love is other-focused. When we love, our goals, our purpose, our desires are to please the other person. Whether it's helping someone with their yard work, serving at church, taking a grocery cart back to the store for someone, or dating with respect and honor, all are other focused. When you love someone, you will want the best for him or her. You will want to lift them toward Christ. You will want to build a bridge, not tear one down. When you love another person, you are not thinking of what you are going to get out of it but how God gets the glory. Love does not go too far sexually, yell, intentionally hurt, lie, or cheat. If you have pure love, in all things you will want to show the love that Christ has shown to you. Love leads to relationships and NOT BEING ALONE.
The Fine Line Revealed:
In order to identify the fine line of lust vs. love:
Q: When you are watching TV, reading a book, or going to a movie, ask yourself is what I am watching or reading lifting up Christ or pulling him (and me) down? Remember, what we see and absorb can become who we are. We have a tendency to lust because of the things we are seeing and reading. It's the way the enemy gets us.
For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world (1 John 2:16).
Q: When I spend time with others, what is my goal? How is my attitude when I spend time with them? Am I angry if someone else gets a promotion and I didn't? Am I jealous of the things they are able to purchase or own? Remember, lust is also more than just about sex - it can quickly be anything we idolize, anything we worship other than God.
Then in the nations where they have been carried captive, those who escape will remember me—how I have been grieved by their adulterous hearts, which have turned away from me, and by their eyes, which have lusted after their idols. They will loathe themselves for the evil they have done and for all their detestable practices (Ezekiel 6:9).
Q: When I look upon the opposite sex, do I allow my mind to wander? Do I bind the enemy beforehand, to help me not go there in my mind? God says our lust in our eyes is the same as adultery with our bodies. God takes this very seriously...do you? And remember folks, it's also our responsibility to dress appropriately and behave modestly so that we aren't a part of the problem.
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart (Matthew 5:28).
I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl (Job 31:1).
Q: Do I have friends who can hold me accountable with my struggles of lust? Am I praying about my struggles, seeking Christ in all things?
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33).
Bottom line, in lusting one will always seek to please oneself, building your own kingdom stead of God's Kingdom. Start working toward God's Kingdom today by asking for God to help you. Start serving in your church or community. Only when we help others, when we see the pain and brokenness, can we break the bondage and slavery caused by lust. Remember to love, because God is love. Start using your eyes and ears to hear and see God so you can love and be loved by Him.
However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" (1 Corinthians 2:9).
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Decor for bedrooms helps you create a relaxing space in your home. It can change the way you feel about your house. If you just do little touches of decorating and organization you can learn to love the home you live in instead of constantly waiting for "Someday, when I get my dream house." To be happy with your space.
Bedroom wall decorating can be sophisticated even if you just have paint to work with. Take a print from your bedspread, such as a flower, and enlarge it onto your wall. You don't have to be an artist you just want to take the most basic outlines. Paint it a shade or two darker than your wall to keep it sophisticated.
Redecorating bedroom ideas should incorporate the pieces and colors that you love. Despite what designers will tell you, it's ok to like beige. It's ok to like traditional. It's just that you need to put thought and effort into a beige bedroom so that it's interesting while still neutral. Bring in silver accessories in the form of chairs, desks, lamps and picture frames. Use texture to create interest. Layer different white fabrics on the bed, you can even include a throw. This creates an opulent look that says you're so elegant that you don't even need a bright paint color.
Bedroom decor furniture should of course focus on the bed. Your bedroom may lack elaborate details and architectural elements. It's not like a living room where you know that the focal point is the fireplace. The bed is probably the biggest item in the room; therefore it should be the focus. You can invest in a mirrored bed frame for an old Hollywood style or mimic the look by using faux silver leaf over your existing frame. You'll need to choose a rich wall color so that the mirrored frame really pops such as eggplant or a cocoa brown. You'll also want to draw the eye toward the bed with opulent linens in rich colors. If your keep the room too light and neutral the mirrors will just blend in, instead of showing off your unusual design aesthetic.
If you don't have a headboard or your headboard doesn't make a statement then build a canopy. You'll want to be aware of any fire concerns as some people think that canopies are a fire hazard. You can make a makeshift canopy by painting the space behind your headboard a different color then the rest of the wall. Install art lighting at the top and hang a few of your favorite photos. Then build a small frame that you can hang a valance from and have a curtain on either side of the bed. This is a more modern take on a canopy; it uses less fabric so it's not as fussy as traditional canopies. Keep the linens on the bed bright white for a contemporary touch and so that the canopy stays the focal point in the room.
Bedroom colors should be restful but you can still make a statement. If you want a warm color such as coral or orange then bring in lots of white. Use white bedding canopies and paint the ceiling beams white. Use gauze curtains on the windows and give your furniture new life with a distressed white look. You can even paint a metal bed white with spray paint. Then just look for a muted oriental rug that has softer tones of your wall color.
Bedroom decorating themes can give you a design direction or just completely miss the mark. Theme decorating is easy to get carried away with; your room may feel cluttered and full of knick knacks. You can take your favorite elements of a theme and make them modern. If you want a lodge look, keep it contemporary. Spray paint any deer antlers bright white and pair the accessories with a bright white platform bed. Add a natural touch with a sisal rug and grass cloth wallpaper. Keep the room neutral, while still brining in that homey touch, with chocolate brown bedding in a Southwest print.
Bedroom decor design can take care of problems in your house without needing a complete remodel. If you have paneling in your room, paint it so it becomes an asset instead of a liability. The paneling will add interest to the walls and create a cottage feel; just be sure and prime properly first. Try a deep taupe or medium gray to tone down the paneling. Pair it with rich burgundy bedding. If you're using a damask comforter you can pull the metallic color out of the fabric and use it for the wall color. Just use the color straight instead of going with a metallic which might make the paneling over bearing.
Your bedroom can also show off your love of travel. Place a large oriental screen behind your bed. Keep the rest of the furniture chic. Oriental design was popular back in the Mad Men era, so you can use the same shapes but more updated versions. Look for an upholstered headboard and oversized vases. Just keep the look modern by using contemporary colors like pewter and white.
You need to find balance between the masculine and the feminine in a room. If you want a purple bedroom, then use gray and cream with subtle purple accents so it doesn't look like a teenager's room. If you want a lodge bedroom keep it chic. Use a gray wash on wood walls and flooring. Bring in a charcoal suede headboard for luxury that still keeps within the theme. You can even create a seating area with one feminine and one masculine chair in the same color palette to show off the juxtaposition. The same rule applies to his and hers nightstands.
Decor for bedrooms can solve problems in your space. You can makeover your existing furniture and bring in new, fresher colors to change the way that you feel about your room. Since it doesn't involve tile, wood floors, or countertops bedrooms are one of the least expensive rooms in the house to remodel. You can just repurpose items you already have in your house to create a sanctuary.


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Fri, 03 Oct 2008
Biodiversity is the sum of every living thing around us. It is us. By letting it die we are killing ourselves. Habitat destruction and invasive alien species are considered undesirable side effects of development. That will no longer do. They are unacceptable side effects and they must stop.


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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said it was working with Birmingham City Council to investigate the outbreak at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Of the seven patients identified as being infected with E. coli O157 in recent weeks, five were children under eight and at least one is known to have been hospitalised.
Advising parents that E. coli O157 can cause serious illness in young children, the HPA said the strain of the bacteria was often associated with contact with rural environments that may have been contaminated by animal faeces.
Dr Roger Gajraj, a consultant with the HPA's West Midlands East Health Protection Unit, said: "E. coli O157 can be very serious in young children and can in some instances cause kidney failure.
"The council is increasing hand-washing facilities at the park and the city council and HPA are issuing leaflets and displaying posters to warn visitors of the risks and advise on preventative measures.
"However to minimise the risk of infection parents may want to consider taking very young children to other parks in the local area."
Dr Gajraj added: "The best protection against E. coli is to always wash your hands, especially after contact with animals, after going to the toilet and immediately before eating.
"I would also advise cyclists and walkers to wash their tyres, footwear and their hands after visiting Sutton Park as an extra precaution."
Sutton Park, which covers around 2,400 acres and offers bridle-paths and cycling routes, is thought to attract around two million visitors annually.
Designated a National Nature Reserve, the former royal deer park is included in English Heritage's list of historic parks and gardens, and includes sites of archaeological interest.
Birmingham City Council's head of parks, Darren Share, said: "We are working closely with the HPA to control this outbreak and we have already taken a number of measures.
"But as the infection can be particularly serious for young children we feel it is appropriate at this stage to warn parents and families of the potential risks."


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Q. I am feeling anxious because I am going into the hospital soon. The only other time I have been hospitalized was when I gave birth 60 years ago. What should I be aware of?
In general, hospitals are staffed by trained professionals who want to do what is best for you. However, as with any large organization, things sometimes fall through the cracks or get overlooked. Therefore, it is important that both you and your loved ones watch out for your interests throughout your hospital stay. After all, mistakes and accidents can happen in the hospital, just as they can anyplace else. The best way to avoid problems is to pay attention to what is going on and to ask plenty of questions.
It is also important to prepare yourself (if possible) for a trip to the hospital. Some pre-hospital planning can help.
Make a list of questions or concerns to discuss with your doctor before you go to the hospital.


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About Michaels
Michaels is a retail chain that specializes in arts and crafts products. The first Michaels was founded in Dallas, Texas in 1976. Today, it has over 1,262 throughout North America. It also is the largest arts and crafts chain in the United States. You may want to purchase some crafting supplies for an upcoming project of yours, but wonder what time does Michaels close? Read about Michaels hours below.
Since Michaels hours run from mid-morning to late evening, they are flexible for nearly everyone. You may want to spice up your usual routine by making a sweater instead of buying one. You can also amuse yourself by creating an arts and crafts project with items such as beads and twine. The good thing about Micheals is that if you don't feel like going out one day, you can shop online anytime you wish. But, what if you lack the knowledge of sewing or other craft-related hobbies? Don't fret. Michaels holds classes offline and online. Learn a new skill or make some new acquaintances, and take a crafting class today. Visit operating-hours.com to find out what time does Michaels open and what time does Michaels close in your area.
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A couple of months ago I had the chance to attend the press launch for the new Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow range, which includes Body Lotion, Face Cream and Nappy Change Cream.
The new line has been five years in the making and it is 100% natural and fragrance free. The lead plant is organic White Mallow, which, due to its soothing and calming properties, it is highly recommended for babies with hyper-sensitive and dry skin. The active ingredients have been carefully chosen to help relieve the itching and irritation of baby eczema, a skin condition that tends to develop in early childhood, usually before the age of 6 months.
I must admit I did not know much about eczema, but thankfully, Dr. Jennifer Lenhart, a passionate and experienced paediatrician, was there to tell us everything we needed to know about it.
Did you know the UK is one of the worst affected countries? No? Me neither. Atopic eczema can be triggered by a variety of factors such as, environmental influences and irritating ingredients in skincare or household. Diet and stress can contribute as well, so trying to fight a multitude of unidentified enemies can be quite frustrating.
While eliminating the roots of the problem is definitely tricky, due to the all the possible culprits involved, using products specifically formulated to address atopic eczema, can make a huge difference when dealing with distressed, itchy skin.
The range is designed for hyper-sensitive skin, but of course it can be used by anyone! Adults included!
I am not a mother yet and as much as I would love to have kids soon (I am trying to contain myself here, because to be honest with you…I REALLY CANNOT WAIT! Like…I want them NOW), it seems that the Father of My Children has not come along yet.
Meaning…I had to wait for my friend to deliver her gorgeous baby girl.
Needless to say, when the above mentioned baby heard about the Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow range she could not wait to try it! Hence, she decided to arrive a couple of days earlier. Ahhh females! They are always SO impatient!
Meet Miss Noa Ida!
She has been using the products for a few weeks now and we had a little chat about them the other day. We do not speak the same language yet, so her yummy mummy Tanja, who is currently her PA/Milk Supplier/Maid/Stylist/Spokesperson, offered to be our interpreter.
This lightweight lotion is 95% organic. The extracts of White Mallow and pansy soothe skin, while the coconut oil and sesame oil provide intensive moisturisation. The lotion is fragrance free and easily absorbed. Noa said she loves the cooling effect and the nice sheen it leaves on her skin after a gentle massage. And guess what? You don't need to be a baby to use it! The White Mallow Body lotion is perfect for grown-ups too, enjoy soft, supple skin and, while this gorgeous weather lasts, show your glowing legs off.
This nourishing cream is 97% organic and it provides intensive care for dry, hyper-sensitive skin. Its richer texture deeply moisturises and helps protecting against the elements. Like the White Mallow Body Lotion, it is quickly absorbed and it soothes irritation. Noa blatantly admitted that she was born with flawless skin, but she found living in London quite challenging. Pollution, crazy weather…things that just did not exist in that cosy place she used to call home before making this life changing move to the Big Smoke. She said that the White Mallow Face Cream is definitely a must-have for all the girls, and boys of course, who move out of Cosy Town.
White Mallow Nappy Change Cream
Noa said nappies are not fun, but as she does not have much of a choice at the moment, she will just have to deal with them. She said she was deeply impressed with this nappy change cream. For a start, it is NATRUE-certified, plus, it is 88% organic. This amazing cream promotes the development of healthy skin in the delicate nappy area, providing protection against dampness, while nourishing and replenishing…so…no redness reported.
Noa was extremely pleased with the new Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow products and she strongly recommends it to anyone who is looking for a gentle and natural baby care range. She also liked the fact that it is suitable for vegetarians, as she only does milk now. From one trusted and super certified supplier only.
Her PA/Milk Supplier/Maid/Stylist/Spokesperson AKA Mum was really impressed too. When trying new products on babies, there is always some concern, as their skin is so delicate, but this new range is super gentle and it can be safely used from day 1.
Thank you Weleda!
Noa loved the interview, but she said it was tough work. So off she went to get some well deserved beauty sleep!
Are you a mamma? Have you tried the new Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow Range?


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This year has been a blockbuster one for mergers and acquisitions, but the trend in the tech space broke down this week as two major deals crumbled.Fox Gives up Time Warner Chase Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA), the parent company of the FOX Business Network, rescinded its offer to buy rival Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) on Tuesday. Murdoch, chairman and CEO of the media giant, extended an offer to his rival corporation in mid-July. But when the CNN parent company declined to respond or react to the $80-billion offer, Murdoch took the deal off the table completely. Fox argued the merger would have generated about $1 billion in cost savings and create a cable and content behemoth that would have been comprised of Fox News, HBO and an array of sports programming. Skeptics of the deal, should Time Warner have accepted, worried regulators would have halted progress due to the sheer size and power of the two companies on their own--let alone what it would have become had they combined into one. In an effort to appease regulators, Fox was rumored to have been interested in acquiring Time Warner, and then spinning off CNN to lessen the strength of the combined company's news powerhouse. Adding to shareholder concern was the value for the company. Since the deal was extended, Fox saw its stock price fall 11%.Trouble in Telecom Talks Fox's bid for Time Warner wasn't the only possible deal to be wiped from the table this week. Earlier this year, Sprint (NYSE:S) made an offer to acquire one of its rivals T-Mobile (NYSE:TMUS), and the pair has been working for months to come to some kind of agreement. But Sprint, the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, decided Tuesday to abandon its pursuit after realizing the opposition from regulators was too great. The day after announcing any possible deal was dead, Sprint issued a press release saying it was replacing long-time president and chief executive Dan Hesse. In his place the company appointed Marcelo Claure, who currently serves on the company's board of directors. Claure is also a billionaire entrepreneur who founded Brightstar Corporation and serves as its chief executive officer, a position he will have to give up when he takes the reins at Sprint on August 11.Tech Behemoths Join Hands…Kind Of Technology giants Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung laid down their arms this week. Well, sort of. They weren't exactly singing kumbaya, but they did agree to put an end to patent battles in overseas nations including, Japan, Germany and the UK. Lawsuits in those countries have raged on for years as the two biggest smartphone companies continue to try and prove their rights to various developments in the touch-screen smartphone market. The first lawsuit came in 2011, when Apple sued its rival for using features of its iPhone. Samsung responded by filing patent infringement cases against Apple in eight different countries, to which Apple countersued in five. Though the two companies agreed to play nice in other areas of the world, the battle over who was first to the smartphone game continues in the U.S. At home, Apple has two victories in which judges have ruled Samsung copied features of the game-changing iPhone with damages of more than $1 billion. Samsung says it plans to appeal both of those decisions.Hack or be Hacked Black Hat, one of the nation's biggest cybersecurity conventions, took place in Las Vegas this week. Experts from a slew of companies, including IBM (NASDAQ:IBM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), the United States Army, and one-man-band hackers gathered to talk about the latest developments in the cyber world. Just before the conference kicked off at the Mandalay Bay hotel in the desert city, security group Hold Security said a Russian hacker group managed to gain access to 1.2 billion Internet credentials including usernames and passwords from 420,000 websites. If true, the hack would be the largest data breach ever. Despite the alarming numbers, not everyone is convinced the announcement has authenticity. Some security researchers who attended the conference questioned the validity of the massive dataset, while others said the group's somewhat-unusual bid to profit off of the alleged hack raises red flags. Added to that, the group, which was supposed to have attended the conference, evaded some requests for more information about the dataset.
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Mentioning the fact you're staying in a large house with all females once is a fun odd fact. Mentioning it again the day after you first mentioned it? Now you're being a creeper. Appreciate the rest of the info you have to offer but could very much do without this.
[From Mr H] They're all relatives except one who's a friend of a relative. Not everybody reads every post, and mentioning their trip to Rent the Runway and posing with street performers without explaining to those who missed yesterday's post that they're female would have seemed strange. There's nothing creepy about having female relatives since I'm pretty sure we all had mothers.


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Exhibition review: Visions of the Universe, National Maritime Museum, London, until September 15 2013
We are all philosophers, by virtue of our urge to discover, to cast off shadows and to see things for what they are. Our desire to marvel at the true beauty of reality is the compelling point of this showcase.
The exhibition's solid, black walls mimic the limitless void into which humans have edged for hundreds of years, illustrating the cosmos. Images of the heavens, peppered with the lights of chemical reactions, are made marvellously palpable by the power of technology.
Eerie chimes, radio static and the loaded humming of machines in transition contribute to the sense of space exploration. Ours is a fascination with what lies beyond the surface of our own planet and the mystique of astrology.
Dazzling images are captured by the Hubble telescope. Magnificent celestial bodies such as the Pillars of Creation of the Eagle Nebulae pale our solar system into near insignificance. Experts and amateur photographers, including Turner Prize winner Wolfgang Tillmanns, have made these remarkable images which act as windows into the cosmos.
Light filters and advances in telescopic and recording technology allow colours, atmospheres, textures and scale not normally detectable by human eyesight to be seen.
A 13-metre wide panorama of the surface of Mars is a highlight, not least for the show's directors. It stretches across the dark space, exhibiting the true colours of the planet's surface, giving the impression of standing on the sands of the red planet, looking to an alien sky.
Stunning animations digitally comprised of the faint lights of thousands of photographs of the earth are projected onto the stygian walls, mirrored by Venus and the Moon, each turning to reveal their surfaces.
Prolific figures in astrological discovery are also recalled, including Sir Henry Moore, who the show is dedicated to.
There is even a glimpse of the future through the European Extremely Large Telescope in Chile. Its potential for new discovery proffers the question: what other visions of the universe can the power of technology provide?
- Open 10am-5pm (8pm Thursday). Admission £8/£7. Follow the museum on Twitter @NMMGreenwich.
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I support the Academy of Dover's charter renewal. Unlike the ridiculous sound off in Monday's paper, which blamed the school for 4 children in special education, my children have done well. Of course my wife and I always educate our children from their earliest days, but they have been enhanced at the AOD.
My daughter had to have alternative schooling arrangements this year and tested 1 to 2 grade levels higher than her age. The point is that she was not harmed. Many other children have also done well. The proof is in the objective evaluations of the accrediting authority. Unlike those with a political vendetta, the out of state professionals made it one of the few charter schools in the state to be honored with accreditation.
Every parent knows where there children start and finish the school year because the school tests each child using the Iowa standardized tests (recognized as a national standard). The purpose is to see if the child is making progress during the school year. The teachers are held accountable for the aggregate advancement of the class. This accountability led to the replacement of a few teachers and much of the political vendetta and smearing of the school. Merit pay and teacher accountability are feared by the education establishment and quite frankly some will do and say anything to stop it.
Another problem with the school is that it is getting positive results. Let me repeat. A big problem with the school is that it is getting results with minority children. This school has eliminated the achievement gap in state testing with minority children. The school has one of the highest free lunch rates in the state, but it is well disciplined and meeting the same testing standards as the regular public school. (No, that is not the whole of the schools population, but it should be proud that well over 40% participate and it has no bearing on the quality of the students.) This is an embarrassment to educational establishment because it begs a question, what are they doing wrong?
Another problem is family involvement. Problem, yes well you see the problem with education is the detached parent the establishment tells us. Parents don't care. At AOD parents are regarded as more than a fundraiser; they are partners. The result is they are involved. You think the school gets credit for
This little school should be featured as a success story. It implements many of the reforms the establishment says it wants. It has technology in the classrooms (with an amazing low computer /student ratio), it has award winning enrichment activities, it has a low student to teacher ratio, it has an extended school day and year, and it has very few (if any) serious discipline problems. Students go to school without fear the bully.
Did some management problems exist? Yes. Those have been resolved. The state of Delaware has many complex and arcane accounting procedures which are burdensome and counterproductive. It has caused problems even in the school districts which have full time people trained to deal with the Delaware system. The out of state management firm originally used by the school was good, but they never got Delaware's system. Money would go to wrong accounts and bills would be late. One incident gave the appearance at one point that the school was missing money, but it turned out not to be. The problem is once that hits the papers images of a past charter school (and should I say a couple of school districts) come back to the public's memory. That was not the presses fault; it is just the way it is. These problems have actually allowed the school to become stronger by assembling what I believe is now the most qualified board in the state. I would compare the knowledge and experience of this board to any school district.
Contrary to some analysis you may have read, the school is solvent. Once the rumors of closure are behind the school enrollment recruitment will start again. The biggest obstacle to enrollment is not the quality of the school, but uncertainty. I call upon the state board to ignore the politics and give the community choice in education. The school will rise and fall by its service to the children. Let that be the standard not how politically correct the school is.
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This is my venture into the world of photography. Those that know me best would suggest that I am a walking contradiction because I hate to be photographed. Yet, here I am…creating a blog about photography.
I've come to see the art in photography, thanks to two great professors, Jeremiah Patterson (University of Hartford) and Rick Newton (UMass – Amherst), who taught me a lot about photography. I've been practicing this art since February 2011, and every minute I enjoy it more. A good photograph isn't about handsome people with perfect symmetry. Rather, it's about capturing a moment in time. And thanks to the wonderful World Wide Web, it's about sharing your experiences with the rest of the world.
With that said, welcome to my photo blog. I set up this blog in order to document my progress as an amateur photographer. Hope you enjoy looking at my photography! Feel free to leave comments – it'll help me improve my talents!
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Talk of a "death spiral" for the euro isn't taking the political will of euro-zone members and any breakup is unlikely, despite the talk of economists such as Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, Sean Corrigan, chief investment strategist for Diapason Commodities Management, told CNBC Monday.
Click here to watch the interview with Sean Corrigan
In an excerpt from the afterward to his book "Freefall," published in UK newspaper the Sunday Telegraph, Stiglitz said it would only be a matter of time before Spain is attacked by speculators.
"The euro zone needs better economic cooperation, not just the kind that merely enforces budget rules, but cooperation that also ensures that ...when countries experience large adverse shocks, they get help from others," he wrote, according to Reuters.
"Europe created a solidarity fund to help new entrants into the European Union...but it failed to create a solidarity fund to help any part of the euro zone that was facing stress. Without some such fund, the future prospects of the euro are bleak."
Corrigan agreed that "there are huge economic disparities (between euro-zone countries) that have never been addressed," but pointed to how the bloc overcame opposition in rolling out the new currency in the first place.
Opponents tried "valiantly for two or three years to break the thing apart before it even started," he said.
"Ultimately the European political will in the short run overcame the market's assault on it," Corrigan added.
"The market is going to have to push very hard to break it," he said.
Corrigan also said that the euromay be in trouble because countries have been following Stiglitz's pro-spending advice for two decades.
The Columbia professor is a "prime example" of an academic that always supports the government role in the economy, he said.