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John and I had discussed what we needed and wanted in an entertainment center. First priority was for storage, unless I can come up with some crafty way to use old VHS video tapes...make them into tables...bookcases? If I were Hildi, (Santo-Tomas) of Trading Spaces fame, I'd probably just glue them to the wall.
Photo above...Papa's brand new toy, temporarily housed on our folding buffet/banquet table. Cable black box, video recorder and DVD player keep it company.Hildi had a penchant for gluing or stapling anything that didn't move or breath to hapless walls and I think that's only because she just hadn't gotten around to it yet. Certainly she had a list of things like; Styrofoam restaurant doggie boxes, abandoned old tires, empty beer cans, small automobiles, somewhere on that list she must have had, dogs, cats, pet goldfish, etc. I always felt sorry for those poor souls that ended up "Hildi-ized" and even now I wonder about the lady who had straw glued to her walls, since she had small children I'm sure she ended up with straw strewn from one end of her home to the other. How long before she freaked out and called her Trading Spaces buddy to say; "Get your arse over here and help me get this _ _ _ _ _ _ _ mess off the walls." Yes, that was definitely THE reason I never considered auditioning for Trading Spaces...my luck I would have gotten Hildie !!!
But I digress ! Boy did I ever digress ! Back to the media center...
John and I probably drew up dozens of different designs, most of which just didn't fit our requirements, which were:
- It had to be able to store ALL our "media" stuff
- It had to fit within the space of the wall, and
- It could not cost more than what we spent on building our house.
photo above...unfortunately Coby tossed out all the designs that were nixed so we'll just have to envision them on the final draft. Our 1st draft had banks of drawers across all 4 of the lower cabinet boxes. Yes it looked nice but...
Ultimately we came up with a plan, albeit a rough plan but it was a start. Thinking it would be fun to be different I designed the whole base of the unit with drawers instead of doors, however once we got to the home improvement center and sat down with Coby, the Home Improvement Center's design consultant, things changed.
Coby really liked the idea and thought it was great to have all the drawers on the bottom and perhaps it was, it looked good but...oh yes that awful contradiction...but where were we going to put John's record album collection ? The drawers weren't really deep enough and it would be an inconvenient way to access our albums . We decided to remove the section of drawers on the two end units and replace them with door cabinets, thereby giving us space for John's records.
Picture above...Imagine the drawers on the 2 bottom end units being replaced with doors.
Deftly, uncomplainingly, Coby drafts this change on his computer cad program and as I watch the units dropping into place on the PC screen, it dawns on me. NO, it's all wrong! Now the unit looks like it is flanked on each side by two overly tall, overly thin towers; an illusion caused by the vertical lines of doors above doors and no space between them to break up this tall linear effect.
photo above...Imagine this end unit with a set of doors on the bottom and then picture the top cabinet with another door cabinet mounted above it, making the upper cabinet 48". Now close your eyes and try to imagine one on each end !
STOP! Coby stop! Don't click finish, don't finalize it, don't pass go and don't collect $200; just give me a moment to rethink this. Okay, how about drawers on the bottom units of each end tower and doors on the middle unit ?
Patently Coby complied and deleted the drawer units. This is much more involved than simply highlighting, clicking delete and then typing in a new word as virtual upper cabinets have to be lifted and moved out of the way in order to remove the ones on the bottom, then the new lower cabinets have to be set into placed and finally the upper cabinets can be replaced above them; exactly the way you'd have to do it real life. It's most difficult, more like impossible, to place a wall cabinet in the air and expect it to stay there without responding to a force we call gravity.
The next draft was better, much better but...well you get the picture, this went on for quite some time. I decided to have decorative glass doors on the flanking end cabinets and we tweaked this and modified that until finally John and I agreed it was the way we wanted. So now Coby begins printing out what must have the 8th or 9th version of our media center design but this time he prints out the sheet with its estimated cost as well. Both John and I concur, the design looks great...the cost however is another story. Waaaay more than we anticipated!
Picture above...yes this is the finale draft of our media center but we really weren't done re-designing. Though we had added drawers the upper cabinets on the rough draft were still a combo of 4 cabinet boxes; two boxes on each side one measuring 30" and the other 18" in height to total 48".
After John and I returned home we sat and studied the plan, went over all the many components, itemized each unit's cost and tried to rationalize some means of cutting it down; getting the dollar signs back into our ballpark instead of the ballpark in Donald Trump's neighborhood. It was agonizing but I decided to forgo the lovely, carved glass doors that were about $200 extra per cabinet and we decided it wasn't necessary to have the 2 end towers be so tall. So instead of having two wall cabinet boxes, one above the other on each side, we could replace the 4 units with two 40" units and save a few dollars.
I was sure that when Coby saw us returning he would probably want to duck inside a tall display pantry and hide, I could even imagine him cowering in the dark, whimpering like a frightened puppy but for some reason he stood his ground and greeted us warmly. Maybe he's used to it? He listened to our requested modifications and began the redesigning process. With time we managed to scratch off a few hundred dollars, however the total was still mind boggling and the dilemma was; do we do it or do without? We decided to take the plunge, to go ahead and order the cabinets and all those little bits and pieces that are needed to put it all together and finish it off. Had we a crystal ball we might not have committed ourselves to this project but one can never tell what tomorrow will bring. And believe me, tomorrow had something in store.


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Indeed, more than you wanted to know about. Giant squid (the true giants, Architeuthis dux), are among the most famous yet most mysterious of marine denizens. They are eclipsed in size among all invertebrates only by their bulkier relative, the colossal squid Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni. Given that we've only recently (2012) videotaped a giant squid underwater and have seen very few of them alive at all, the question of how many there are seems unanswerable.
However, there is an estimate, and it's mind-blowing. Since large-scale sperm whaling continued until 1998, and dead specimens are often necropsied, we have a good idea about what they eat. (Bear with me. I'm getting there.) The majority of sperm whale diets are squid, but they are overwhelmingly small to medium-sized: the fabled battles between the giant squid and the sperm whale, never witnessed by a human observer, are relatively rare. (Sperm whales also take a lot of fish, some developing a knack for nibbling them off hooks, and there is one known case of sperm whales attacking one another of the ocean's moist mysterious denizens, the megamouth shark.)
OK, enough meandering. The money shot:
The paper "Unanswered Questions About the Giant Squid Architeuthis
(Architeuthidae) Illustrate Our Incomplete Knowledge of Coleoid Cephalopods," by Clyde Roper and Elizabeth Shea (full paper not online), as quoted here by squid biologist Danna Staaf, says,
"If the estimated
360,000 sperm whales remaining in the world's oceans eat one giant squid per
month, then the giant squid population consumed must be over 4.3 million
individuals per year. If the number is one per week, then the consumed
population would be over 18.7 million individuals consumed per year. Estimates
based on actual samples taken from sperm whale stomachs are much larger still.
Clarke (1980) suggested that approximately 1% of the 700–800 squids a female
sperm whale eats each day and the 300–400 squids a male eats each day are
Architeuthis specimens. If true, that yields the astonishing number of over 3.6
million giant squids consumed per day, and a yearly total over 131 million
giant squids."
Staff figures in her blog Squid a Day that this equates to a giant squid being eaten every one-fortieth of second. Wow. Seriously, think about 131 million giant squid eaten per year. Playing with almost non-existent data here, with female squid topping out around 275 kg and males about 150, and assuming the sex ratio is 50-50 (which we don't know) and that all the squid eaten are adults averaging maybe 200kg, gives us 26.2 billion kilograms of giant squid being processed every year into whale poop. The actual number is a good bit lower, since only a minority of the squid involved are likely to be full-grown when eaten, but it's still stupendous. Indeed, given that sperm whales have been reduced by roughly (very roughly) two-thirds in the last two centuries by whaling, it's surprising the depths are not simply full of giant squid bumping into each other. Human activity, which has reduced the population of large fish up to 90% or more, might be part of the reason they are not. But wondering where all those missing squid are makes for a heck of a SyFy movie premise, doesn't it?

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Harvested Alive: 10 Years of Investigations, Human Rights Documentary w Q&A
This is a not-for-profit event.
The documentary screening will be followed by a Q & A with Dr Wang, chief investigator and Jun Li, the producer, via Skype.
Multi-award winning documentary "Harvested Alive" documents the collection of evidence into the state sanctioned, military controlled, forced organ harvesting of prisoners of conscience in China today.
As a doctor, Zhiyuan Wang spent 30 years studying how to save lives. He never imagined that he would spend another 10 years investigating how Chinese doctors take innocent lives.
95% of his evidence comes directly from China. His sources are Chinese doctors, judges, legislators, military officials, government officials, the media, and hospital websites. His research reveals an inconceivable truth – China's hospitals, judiciary, and military worked together under the authority of the previous Chinese president Jiang Zemin to mercilessly slaughter millions of Falun Gong practitioners through the harvesting of their organs.
Today in a time of peace, it is difficult for people to believe that such a large-scale massacre has been silently taking place in China. But the truth shows that this frenzied killing machine, driven by huge profits, is still running rampant in society.


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SOURCE: First Nations Development Institute
February 17, 2017 08:00 ET
LONGMONT, CO--(Marketwired - February 17, 2017) - First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has released a new report, Roots of Change: Food Policy in Native Communities, which looks at recent developments in tribal communities aimed at taking control of their local food systems.
"Far too often, tribal communities asserting control over their food systems feel alone. But they are not alone and can garner lessons from other tribal communities working on revitalizing their food systems," said A-dae Romero-Briones, First Nations Associate Director of Research and Policy for Native Agriculture, and report co-author. "This report reviews recent and lesser-known food-reclaiming strategies and food system work."
The strategies vary from reservation to reservation, with some tribes getting involved in food policy and legislation, land management, food gathering, traditional food access, and the business development of food retailers.
"Native communities are looking at different ways to exert food sovereignty to improve nutrition, health, economies and governance over local food systems," said Raymond Foxworth, First Nations Vice President of Grantmaking, Development and Communications. "Moreover, different sectors within Native communities are involved, including grassroots and nonprofit organizations, businesses and tribal departments. This report highlights what Native nations can do at the policy and legislative levels to improve local food sovereignty."
Some of the tribes featured in the report include Cheyenne River Sioux (South Dakota), Confederated Siletz Tribe (Oregon), Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (Michigan), Lummi Nation (Washington), Muscogee (Creek ) Nation (Oklahoma), Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado), Salt River Pima Maricopa (Arizona), Sault St. Marie Tribe (Michigan), and the Yurok Tribe (California).
Roots of Change: Food Policy in Native Communities was funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and was created under First Nations' Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative, or NAFSI. The full report can be downloaded free from the First Nations' Knowledge Center at http://www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center/foods-health. (Note: In the Knowledge Center, if you don't have one already, you will need to create a free online account in order to download the report. Your account will also give you access to numerous other free resources in the Knowledge Center.)
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The intransigence of the president of Burundi to observe the constitution is unfortunate, but, ironically, is stimulating the debate on improving and solidifying democratic governance in Africa.
The political unrest and violent demonstrations caused by the determination of President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi to change the country's constitution, enabling him to stand for a third term, again highlight the problem of African leaders unwilling to leave office as the constitution demands.
Burkina Faso
Late last year the Intelligence Bulletin commented on a similar occurrence, the long-serving President Blaise Campaore of Burkina Faso's failed attempt to prolong his 27 years in power by amending the constitution.
Spontaneous public uproar forced Campaore not only to shelve his plan, but also to resign and go into exile in neighbouring Ivory Coast.
At the time the international media speculated that the reaction of the people of Burkina Faso could be a turning point in Africa's response to leaders that tried all kinds of tricks to stay in power and argued that it could be the beginning of Africa's "Black Spring".
While such a comparison is somewhat overstated, it is an undeniable fact that across Africa the voting public is maturing politically and is fed up and disillusioned with the authoritarian and dictatorial rule of long-serving 'presidents-for-life'.
This truth is well illustrated by a recent survey conducted by Afrobarometer, showing that most Africans support the restriction of presidential terms.
Survey findings
Afrobarometer found that about three-quarters of citizens in 34 African countries are in favour of limiting presidential mandates to two terms. The average support for presidential term limits was 73%.
In South Africa, 68% of respondents were in favour of term limits – one of the lower percentages in the report, with even Zimbabwe having a 74% support for limited presidential terms.
Only Algeria, with a 41% support for such limits, was below the 50% mark, with only Madagascar and Burundi below the 60% mark. In 80% of the countries surveyed the support for limited terms was above the two-thirds mark.
These high support levels include countries that have never had term limits and those that have removed them in the past 15 years.
Regardless of the outcome in Burkina Faso, it was predicted that similar situations were set to be repeated and proven correct by President Nkurunziza's tampering with the constitution.
He is not alone. Not only are there rumours that Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi is considering similar plans, but concern is growing that two of Burundi's neighbours want to embark on the same route.
It is said that in Rwanda strongman Paul Kagame is also contemplating amending the constitution and that President Joseph Kabila of the DRC is harbouring a similar idea.
Against the backdrop of developments in Burundi, internal and foreign pressure is set to mount on both Kagame and Kabila.
The political uncertainty caused by President Nkurunziza's refusal to relent has already led to a failed coup attempt, many civilian deaths and nearly 100 000 Burundians seeking refuge in neighbouring countries. If this is replicated in Rwanda or the DRC, it will have devastating consequences for the Great Lakes region in central Africa – a scenario Africa can ill afford.
With Burundi the latest example of the patience of ordinary people wearing thin with leaders regarding themselves as indispensable and the glue that keeps their countries together, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria warned that African leaders' attempts to change constitutions to allow them to stand for third terms "will become the next big threat to peace and security on the continent".
Even more ominously, the ISS warns that if left unchecked, "the third mandate issue will be the next cause of war in Africa" and concludes, "African leaders must speak out quickly and decisively against bids to extend term limits".
In an interesting observation, the ISS further concludes that although the frequency of coups was declining in Africa – in part, perhaps, because the AU has outlawed them – third-term bids are on the rise. They have become a major new source of conflict and instability on the continent, and could therefore be regarded as Africa's 'new coups'.
The seriousness of the matter is best illustrated by the fact that out of 16 such attempts, 10 were successful and six failed.
The ISS is of the opinion that the "third term issue" should be put on the AU agenda for the organisation's June meeting in Johannesburg, and expressed the hope that the AU would take a committed stand to evoke the AU African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.
The Charter condemns major forms of unconstitutional change of government and spells out undemocratic ways to acquire and maintain power, and how these should be avoided.
Even if the AU decides to discuss the "third term issue", the enforcement of any decision remains problematic, particularly in the absence of enough support or pressure from regional bodies to uphold the commitments of the AU.
It also seems unlikely that the AU will commit itself to a decision that will reflect badly on the person of the current AU chairperson and master manipulator of his own country's constitution, Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe.
It somehow also seems unlikely that long-serving heads of state such as Angola's President Eduardo dos Santos, Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, Cameroon's President Paul Biya and Chad's President Idriss Deby will respond with much support and enthusiasm to any decision that could jeopardise their own positions.
Pleasant surprise
It did come as a pleasant surprise that President Zuma at the World Economic Forum spoke out in public against political leaders attempting to extend their stay in power. He even suggested that Africa should resolve not to tolerate any attempt by presidents on the continent to seek a third term in office.
Despite South Africa's dented image, the country remains highly influential in the African context and in this regard the views expressed by the South African president do carry some weight.
Many South Africans, particularly the 68% that expressed their preference for a two-term presidency in the Afrobarometer survey, will also give a collective sigh of relief in response to President Zuma's statement.
If he remains true to his word, it means that South Africa will be spared the ghastly possibility of another five years under a Zuma presidency.
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Sexual problems might mean you have a broken heart, literally. The most common sexual problem in men is erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction affects >30% of men between 40 and 70 years of age. There are several different causes of ED, including depression, low testosterone, neurological problems, and some medications, such as beta blocker but the most common cause is a problem with the blood vessels called atherosclerosis.
Erectile dysfunction is frequently a sign of atherosclerosis, that can be the first clue to heart disease in men. It usually comes 3 to 5 years before a heart attack, so after ED is diagnosed, there is time to treat atherosclerosis and prevent a heart attack.
Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease
Decreased sexual activity and function are common in patients with CVD and are often interrelated to anxiety and depression. In fact research has proved that there is a strong link between erectile dysfunction and heart disease. Studies have shown that if a man has ED, he has a greater risk of having heart disease. For instance, in one study, 57% of men who had bypass surgery and 64% of men hospitalized for a heart attack had had ED.
Several having ED can predict that a man will probably have heart disease symptoms within five years. In fact, having ED is as much a risk factor for heart disease as a history of smoking or a family history of coronary artery disease.
The Stockholm Heart Epidemiology Programme (SHEEP) study of post-MI patients (50% women) found that those who were sedentary had a higher risk of MI with sexual activity (relative risk 4.4) than did those who were physically active (relative risk 0.7).
How is the Heart and ED Related?
Deposition of cholesterol in the arteries causing atherosclerosis is taken as the most important reason for ED as the plaque formation reduces the blood flow in the penis, thereby affecting the erection process. However the latest studies show that ED is also due to the dysfunction of the inner lining of the blood vessels (endothelium) and smooth muscle. This causes inadequate blood supply to the heart and the penis which also aids in arthrosclerosis. Hence ED and heart disease are found to be inter related.
What to do?
If you are suffering from ED or heart disease , it is best to discuss your concerns with a specialist - for the heart a cardiologist and for the ED a urologist
Various studies and researches have been able to prove that women outlive men. In fact they are expected to live at least 7 years more than men. More men are living with and dying of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) than women and have more hospital discharges for Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CHD. The prevalence of CHD is higher in men within each age stratum until after 75 years of age, which may contribute to the perception that heart disease is a man's disease.
The classic risk factors for CVD are the same in women and men, but there are gender differences in the prevalence of risk factors. Dr Bernadine Healy first introduced the concept of the Yentl syndrome in 1991, suggesting gender bias in the management of CHD.
Reasons for Cardiovascular Disease:
There are a number of risk factors that affect the men more than women. The following are few aspects that are reasons for the rising incidences of heart disease in men:
High cholesterol level
Sedentary life style
Social isolation
Unhealthy food habit
Lack of exercise
It is important that men take control of their health. Opt for regular cardiac screenings tests, yoga, stress management and ensure that they live a heart healthy life.
Even after putting her best in her family, Radha's husband was shouting at her again, her children were again complaining about the food, her mother-in-law about her joint pains and even when she had a million issues on her mind, the one bothering her most was her board presentation scheduled tomorrow in office.
Tired, exhausted and challenged she smiled remembering her mother's words-
'They say it's difficult to be a woman! You need to think like a man, act like a lady, and look like a girl and work like a horse.'
From an amoeba to higher species four aspects are common-Nutrition, Reproduction, Excretion and the fourth one is Stress. Working professional or a home maker, a woman's plate is always full with multiple projects and a huge list of things to do. Cooking, washing, cleaning, picking & dropping kids, homework, spouse attention, extended family, social obligations, and dependency on maids, over demanding workplace, sometimes obnoxious co-workers, and long commuting hours are facets that bother every woman today.
All these activities and stressing situations are disturbing. The human mind is not conditioned to handle so much. The result is emotional disturbance- anxiety, energy drain and undue stress.
We need to understand that we have the power to be happy, stress free, peaceful and only we can help ourselves. Hence it's important to take charge of situations causing stress. We should try to go easy on ourselves and accept the following:
We are not Durga or an Octopus with multiple hands: We need to understand our limitations and should not stretch ourselves. We can always ask for help from others. Sometimes people around us are just unaware about our needs. We should ask our family, friends, co-workers for help bluntly, rather expecting them to read our mind.
Don't try to control the uncontrollable: We should not get tense unnecessarily when something happens unplanned and hampers your schedule. We need to accept facts -we can't change the weather, situations, how others behave. The best way is to relax and accept situations and re-plan your day.
Don't be a perfectionist: Expecting perfection from others adds on to our stress. Not everyone can be organised like you. Your maid might not be able keep your home spotless, your daughter's hand writing could be as poor as the girl you hated in your class, and your co-worker might not be good in MS Excel. A perfectionist cannot delegate work. Be easy on yourself and on others. Most importantly don't nag people about issues; it can make them feel suffocated.
Self-compassion: Be compassionate with yourself too. Don't feel pressure to perform every time. Don't try to put extra efforts beyond your limit to please others. Give some room to others to make mistakes- after all people learn from them.
Stay on schedule: An organised approach to handle tasks always gives a pleasure of accomplishment and it's very important to design a balanced routine and stick to it. A 'Me Time' is very important when you budget your day.
Simplicity reduces stress: Keeping less stuff helps us to manage and organise things better. Don't buy or store things you don't need.
Take care of your health: Our mind, body and soul are inseparable. Taking care of your health, practicing yoga, and exercising, eating a healthy diet is important to fuel better emotional well-being.
Tears are not sign of weakness! Don't feel guilty: Yeah! Shedding tears does not make you weak. Don't feel miserable for being sensitive. Express yourself openly!
Be assertive in communication style: We can always put across our points assertively without sounding irritated, frustrated or angry. It's important to put your thoughts and difference of opinion constructively.
We look around at our friends' marriage and often conclude that their marriage is better than ours. No wonder we turn to self-pity mode for not being to lucky to have a happier and exciting relationship. Who knew the love shall fade away! Where is the harmony and intimacy we always dreamt of ??
Why does romance not last? When we need someone to love and more importantly to be loved. All success, a seven digit salary, and big cars, nothing. nothing lets us feel content unless we have someone to share it with. Probably you have been married for years and have lost the romantic spark you had. And you look back and start analysing, where, what, when and how things went wrong?
And blame game starts; you curse circumstances and try to justify your actions
Ritikaa and Mehul fell in love at first sight. Despite family resistance they married. After a few months, they were arguing for small things and wondering why did they have married. Dr Radhakrishnan is a scientist married to a pathologist; he is looking from separation from his wife after 26 years, though he is not seeing anyone else.
Suchitra and Prakash married ten years ago, they divorced after two years of their marriage. They don't have kids. There were no obligations but they reunited four years back and divorced again, but still the relationship is not broken.
Do happy couples exist??? Heartbroken Alok who is just 32 yrs old, asked me with teary eyes - I earn 4 crores a year, but I feel lonely, unloved and dejected!
Every day I listen to stories of heartache! And my belief in the power of love and affection is growing many folds.
Marriage is more than being a room partner! Not only marriage but any relationship is like a plant, we need to nurture it to blossom. Every marriage faces its own challenges at different time and for different reasons. We need to consciously work on it but with ease.
No marriage is boring or perfect! It's about how do we respond to our marriage.
Every couple has to face common issues related with adjusting with new families, career balance, baby plans (in some cases), spending, eating, hygiene (bathroom etiquettes) habits of spouse, interest and hobbies, gender specific responsibilities and of course money matters.
Let it be anything . .Assertiveness is key to success.
Watch your own actions:
Are you imposing thoughts and actions on your spouse: you have imagined a world, and are trying to move things as per our own wish?
Are you expecting without explaining to her/ him: you might be soul-mates, but don't forget that no two people can be the same. Explain your expectations but don't put conditions to get it accomplished. Allow your spouse to take her or his call.
Are you respecting differences in opinion- disagreement is not disrespect for your views and opinions. It's about perspectives (based on pre conceived notions)
Are you reading your spouse's mind and assuming? Stop assuming, ask but be assertive, use appropriate words, tone and pitch.
Are you giving some room for mistakes? Give people some space to make mistakes, forgive them and self too. Communicate if something bothers you a lot.
Are you judging by actions not understanding intentions? Relax! Before you make opinions and decide you can't take it anymore. Sometimes your spouse is completely clueless and unaware about your mind.
Are you trying to bridge the gap between your spouse and your parents? Relationships are very one-to-one. Never try to bridge the gap between them, you shall end up being a sandwich and will spoil your relations too. Let them grow their own relationship.
Communicate clearly and explain your expectations about money matters - involve your spouse in your financial planning, it's a way to generate trust between you and spouse and it helps to work on budgets and spending habits.
Express clearly about sexual needs and desire. Physical intimacy plays a very important role in marriage. Seek professional help to sort things out before you think you are incompatible.
Make a choice not a sacrifice (otherwise you shall expect your spouse to repay it in the way you want).
Mood swings bother you and everyone around you!
Everyone experiences disappointment or sadness in life. When the "down" times last a long time or interfere with your ability to function, you may be suffering from a common medical illness called depression. According to research, women experience twice the rate of depression as men, regardless of race or ethnic background. An estimated 1 in 8 women will face major depression in their lifetimes. Despite high prevalence rates people are reluctant to acknowledge clinical depression as a disorder that should be evaluated and treated.
Researchers suspect that, rather than a single cause, many factors unique to women's lives play a role in developing depression. These factors include - genetic and biological, reproductive, hormonal, abuse and oppression, interpersonal and certain psychological and personality characteristics. However the stages in a woman's life can also subject her to depression- menstruation, pregnancy, child birth and menopause. Given below are some of the signs and symptoms that you may be experiencing related to your life stage.
Premenstrual Dysphonic Disorder - This affects around 3-8% of the women. In this behavioral changes are observed in women 5 days prior to the commencement of their menstrual cycle. The common symptoms are:
Lack of interest in common activities, such as hobbies
Moderate to severe feelings of tension or anxiety with low energy
Mood Swings , such as feeling overly sensitive
Moderate to severe feelings of hopelessness or depression, feeling overwhelmed
Physical symptoms, such as weight gain, joint or muscle pain, or a headache
Changes in sleeping patterns, such as sleeping too much or too little
Changes in eating habits or food cravings
Problems focusing or concentrating
Unusual irritability or anger
Management: Be calm and relaxed. Keep a check and monitor your cycle and emotional outbursts. If you notice some continuity it's important that you consult a specialist. Ignoring the issues can have an effect on your relationships. Be open and talk to your family and your partner about the same.
Pregnancy and Post Partum Mood Disorders- Pregnancy is a stage in which a woman's body is going through a number of hormonal changes. These changes can have a major effect on the mood and can increase the risk of developing depression. Even post pregnancy the risk doesn't end. The following are a list of symptoms. Be informed if you are pregnant or have just delivered a child.
Lifestyle or work changes resulting in relationship problems
Episodes of depression and irritability
Feeling of lack of social support and lost feeling
Mixed feelings about being pregnant
Feeling that pregnancy has pulled you down
Please note that a woman can feel depressed during pregnancy and the feeling can become worse post child birth. It affects 10-25% of women in India. It's important to understand that it's not just you but your body that is going through change. Hormonal fluctuations, psychological pressures and social support all attribute to the same. Be open and consult specialists. Also talk to your family and your spouse.
Peri Menopause and Menopause Depression- Risk of depression may increase during the transition to menopause, a stage called Peri menopause, when hormone levels may fluctuate erratically. Depression risk also may rise during early menopause or after menopause - both times when estrogen levels are significantly reduced.
Women need to aware that they are vulnerable to develop depression and need professional help to avoid it from causing personal and functional impairment.
Be informed and consult a Psychiatrist if you are experiencing any of the above.
Stress in mechanics is a load, pull or force or a system of forces producing a strain. In life, any event or situation that produces a strain therefore induces a physiological strain.
At work place, a system of forces work to produce desired results which more often than not produce a state of strain or makes an individual's life stressful. But the consequences of chronic stress are not just on individual health and well being but on the organizations as well. This affects the productivity and competitiveness. When an organisation faces a challenge, the flight or fright reaction ensues leading to increased threat perception, alertness and activity. In short term, it can improve productivity, but in case a state of threat is perpetually present like in case of a team led by an anxious or high strung individual, it produces chronic stress leading to lowering of performance. More often, sources of stress at work place are poor communication, unclear roles, discrepancies in expectations and skills, insecurity and sudden and significant change in work structure , to list a few.
Sources of Organisational Stress
Poor communication
Unclear role / objectives
Role conflict (project management)
Career uncertainty/stagnation
Over / under promotion
Lack of training
Social or physical isolation
Unrealistic deadlines / targets
Lack of control over decisions
Inadequate supervision
Lack of feedback on good performance
New technology
Work overload / underload
Long working hours
The nervous system of an individual facing work stress due to any factor will react by producing a flight or fight response with ensuing physiological and/or psychological changes. These changes produce behavioural effects which if prolonged can be identified as signs of stress. While physical effects of stress lead to higher sick leaves, accident and absenteeism, psychological effects cause high anxiety and irritability leading to lower performance, disturbances in interpersonal relationship and more mistakes and miscalculations due to disturbance in concentration and self confidence .
Signs of rising stress:
Disturbed sleep
Loss of pleasure in things once enjoyed
Appetite changes
Irritability and impatience
Tiredness, lack of energy
Inability of concentrate, meet deadlines or make decisions
Increasing cynicism or loss of trust
Sense of losing control over events
Concerns over the effects of organizational stress on productivity, absenteeism and health related problems and consumption have substantially increased over past few decades. Employee health and well being are important assets to organizations and businesses. The Human Resource Department thus needs to watch for signs of stress in the employees and create an environment where the effects of stress can be mitigated. It requires understanding individual skills and deficiencies, clear and adequate communication, promoting an environment where deficiencies can be worked on without lowering self esteem or producing insecurity, encouraging support among team/staff members etc. On a personal level, individuals need to reduce stress by prioritizing their goals and following time management and self -fulfilment activities.
Ways to control stress
Agree targets
Review progress
Take control
Participate in decisions
Ensure travel commitments are reasonable
Update training
Make time for yourself
Allocate 'self' time
Pursue a hobby
Look after yourself
Access support (Manager, Occupational Health / HR, Local agencies)
An in house counsellor who can maintain confidentiality and acts a bridge between the organization leaders and teams goes a long way in ensuring adequate stress management.
According to recent statistics only 40% of Indian women opt for preventive health check. Majority resort to self medication and ignore the signs and symptoms of a major illness. Ignorance and neglect leads to complications and fatality. It is important that every woman understands the importance of her health and prevention. Given below are some aspects that ever women needs to consider and implement:
- Physical examination every 2 to 3 years.
- Breast check- to identify early signs of breast cancer. Mammography- every 1 to 2 years after the age of 40 years.
- Screening for thyroid should be done at regular intervals.
- Screening for diabetes- every 3 years after the age of 45 years.
- Screening for cholesterol and blood pressure - every 5 years after the age of 35 years to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
- Women should undergo screening for osteoporosis. Bone mineral density test helps to identify problems early and treatment should be started to prevent fractures.
- Eye examination is essential after every 1 year to prevent eye related problems.
- PAP Smear test - Women at the age of 21 to 30 should undergo a pap smear test every 3 years. This is an essential test for checking cervical cancer. After the age of 30 years. PAP smear+ HPV test should be done every 5 years.
- Screening for ovarian cancer- a vaginal ultrasound is recommended to patients with a family history of cancer in ovary or any pelvic pain should undergo this test.
Consult for any abnormality:
Most importantly if you detect any abnormality in your body it is essential that you consult a doctor immediately. Ignoring or neglecting the signs and symptoms can complicate matters.
Have you been trying to have kids for a long time? Is inability and delay giving you sleepless nights? It is important to know that Stress alone is a major factor for infertility.
Can Stress Have an Effect on Your Fertility?
If your mind and body is under stress your body is signaled to release a hormone - Adrenalin. This is a stress relieving hormone and gives your body the rush to face the stress. This hormone inhibits the utilization of the hormone Progesterone, which is essential for fertility. Also during stress Prolactin, another hormone, is relapsed which also interferes with infertility. Hence to conceive its essential that your anxiety levels are under control.
Chronic Stress also decreases libido:
Chronic stress may cause lack of libido as well as a decrease in general fertility. This has become such a common issue that they have created a name for it Stress Induced Reproductive Dysfunction. These facts are very important to consider if you have been trying to conceive with no results. It also shows that stress relief should be a part of every couple's conception plan even if they are going through IVF.
Ways to reduce stress & improve fertility:
If you are having difficulty to conceive, it's imperative that you get fertility tests done and also evaluate your life. Look out for the stress points that may be hindering a relationship. Remember defeating the stress may be the solution to your worries.
Reduce stress in your life: The issues in your life may be work or result related. You need to learn to balance your personal and professional life. The sooner you do it the better; after all you are preparing yourself to welcome a new born in your life.
Change your reactions: Get a hang of the situation and react accordingly. Over reaction to a situation can harm your body and mind. Stop bothering so much about the future.
Let few things be the way they are: Stop getting bothered about people. Remember by nature everything will fall in place. Let few things be the way they are.
Make it your habit to reduce stress: Call it an obsession or a practice, train your mind to choose options where there is less stress.
Sleep well: A good rest is essential for a healthy mind and body. Meditate, do yoga or seek counseling. Go for facials if it sooths you.
Please note that if your fertility reports are normal, then it's just a matter of time. Give you, your partner and your body time. There are certain medical complications or disorders that can also be responsible for infertility. Be calm and composed so that you are able to face the rough waters clearly with your partner.
Hirsutism is a condition of unwanted hair growth in certain areas of a women's face and body, such as upper lip, beard area, chest and abdomen, that creates a "male pattern" of hair growth. It affects around 5-10% of the women and is a common presenting complaint among females for cosmetic reasons.
Hirsutism is attributed either to increased production or increased sensitivity of the hair follicles to the male hormone- testosterone. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which causes irregular menstrual cycles, is the main cause of the same. However in some cases the reasons for the same can be unknown as all reports may seem normal. Such a type is called Idiopathic Hirsutism. It is important for women to not feel shy and embarrassed about the situation. Often resorting to excessive bleaching and razers can harm the skin and the self image of a woman. You should come forward and talk to either a Gyneacologist or an Endocrinologist. The doctors after taking the complete history would advice certain tests that would measure the amount of certain hormones in the blood. If the androgen levels are elevated, doctor may recommend an ultrasound or a CT scan to check ovaries and adrenal glands for tumors or cysts.
The main causes of Hirsutism are:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: In 70% of the cases PCOS is the cause of Hirsutism. Women with PCOS often have hirsutism in combination with acne, balding near the front of the head, and menstrual irregularities. PCOS is also accompanied by infertility (due to menstrual irregularity), obesity, diabetes , High cholesterol and possible heart disease.
- Idiopathic Hirsutism: Idiopathic hirsutism refers to hirsutism that has no identifiable cause. It is usually a mild variation of PCOS. A gradual increased growth of coarse body hair is typically the only symptom in women with this condition. Menstrual cycles are normal in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
- Drug Induced: Certain drugs and steroids taken the past can trigger a hormonal imbalance and cause hirsutism
- Adrenal or tumour causes: These are rare and are related to tumours or abnormal functioning of the adrenal gland.
Since Hirsutism can be a combination of medical issues self medication is not recommended. There are a variety of ways through which the same can be managed or cured. The treatment options are:
- Medical Management: The doctors can recommend a combination of drugs such as oral contraceptives (contain estrogen & progestin that inhibits the male hormone), anti-androgens and insulin sensitive drugs.
- Cosmetic Hair Removal: Electrolysis and the modern day safe Laser therapy are sought after cosmetic ways for removal of unwanted hair. The procedures destroy the hair follicles and prevent the hair from growing.
- Surgical Therapy: Only in specific cases Laparoscopic ovarian drilling or removal of ovarian & adrenal tumours can help treat Hirsutism.
It is important to understand that this problem is medical and can be treated, managed and cured with expert advice & guidance. Women usually get depressed and have image issues. One should not get distressed; it may be a possibility that the reason may be just a little imbalance in your hormones. Eating healthy, weight loss and exercise are tried and tested natural ways to keep your body fit & balanced.
Stress is very common now a day's and it is affecting all age groups - Be it school going children, young adults or working professionals. No one is immune to stress in the present fast and competitive world.
So, what is stress? Stress is the body's response to any kind of physical or emotional demand or threat. Body releases certain stress hormones under these pressure conditions. On long term basis , stress can lead to many chronic conditions affecting the heart and can cause mental disorders like depression, sleep disorders or affect the social well being also.
Women and Stress:
Women deal with stress differently than men. Women are generally soft, caring and gentle. They have to manage their personal and professional life and generally get less support at both fronts.They generally spend their life taking care of others and give least attention to their own needs( emotional and physical). As women progress through different life stages her emotional balance also changes affecting her emotionally making her vulnerable to stress and depression.
Ways to handle Stress:
Relax - don't take each and every situation seriously , take a deep breath, not all emergencies are a do or die situation.
Learn yoga, meditation or other relaxing techniques. Go for a massage , listen to music or talk to a good friend.
Make time for yourself - love yourself and take care or yourself and then you can love and care for others as well. Take out time to do things which you like.
Sleeping is a great way to help both your body and mind. Try to get atleast 8 hours of sleep.
Get a hobby and immerse yourself in doing something creative and constructive.
Do regular exercise- it is the best way to bust stress in a healthy way.
Make new friends or travel to new places. Explore the unknown and spend time with people.
Focus on one thing at a time.
How to manage stress:
Don't let stress make you sick . Often people are not aware of the stress levels and how they are affecting them. One should pay attention to themselves and focus on their emotional and physical needs. Take a break, go on holiday, eat what you like, go out with friends and relax. Live life, love yourself, listen to your body.
Side effects of Stress on Women:
Menstrual problems: Stress can cause delay in periods or sometimes short cycles.
Infertility : Stress can affect the hormonal levels leading to an ovulation and infertility.
Hair loss : Many women complain if losing hair and biting their nails in stress.
Eating disorders : Either women end up binging on healthy food items or completely refuse to eat anything. In stress the best is to out ant divert your attention to something constructive.
Skin ailments: Stress can lead to pimples, break outs and even itching and rashes.
Sleep disorders: Trouble in falling asleep is common in women under stress.
Heart disease: High blood pressure., stroke and heart attack are common ailments caused due to stress. This is because women take stress to heart and are more susceptible to go through heart disease due to stressful situations.
Depression : Women can go into a shell and suffer from acute depression. If you are getting self loathing or helpless thoughts, reach out to your loved ones and talk. If talking and reaching out also doesn't resolve the situation, consult a specialist. Medical expertise can ensure that stress doesn't affect your health.
Weight gain : Women stop going out, start eating unhealthily and restrict their interaction with people in depression and stress. The result is that they start to gain weight. It is best that you keep a check on the scales and opt for a strict diet.
Decreased libido: Stress affects the sex life the most. A decrease in libido can affect relationships and create distances. Talk to your partner and of needed opt for medical advice.


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I would like to find where the best snorkeling is on St. Lucia the first week of this April. I want to make the most of my time for a 4-day trip.
My hotel is off the beach near Soufriere, north of the Pitons on the west coast. I will have a car and prefer not to be at the mercy of packaged day trips... A boat rental is a possibility, if it will be the best way to access a really good site.
Thanks for any insight.
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Day 37. I've added Up and Down Buttonhole stitch to the embroidery in variegated green
perle 8
Day 38.. here I made flowers of Whipped Wheels. The frame for the flower in dark perle 8 and whipped with 6 strands of variegated DMC. The smaller flowers used 3 DMC threads for whipping.
Day 39. Stem stitch combined the flowers. 2 DMC strands used here.
Day 40. A small butterfly.
Bullions for body. Buttonhole for outside wings and Long and short stitch for the white sections. All were stitched with a single Rajmahal art silk thread. Antenna made with Pistil stitch. 2 strands of black DMC thread.
and here is a photo of the work to date. The only bit missing is the cloud above the bird. You may find a turtle down below..eyes peeled.


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|Mayor Cr Philip Vlahogiannis, Cr Fristacky, Mayor Jim Grivokostopoulos, the Hon John Pandazopoulos, myself and members of the Richmond RSL. Photo Paul Soug 2015.
The exhibition features 22 of the framed reproduced photographic images of Lemnos in 1915, as well as our exhibition booklet.
The exhibition was launched by City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Philip Vlahogiannis, where he highlighted the impact of WW1 on the Yarra community. I then made a short presentation explaining the role of Lemnos in the Gallipoli campaign and the story of the Lemnos photographic archive.
The event included a rolling audio-visual display, accompanied with traditional Greek music.
At the event, the Mayor announced that the photographic exhibition would remain on display until mid December. This is located in the main hall on level 1 of the Richmond Town Hall and is free and open to the public.
Around sixty people attended the event, including local govenrment representatives, some of the executuvei and members the Richmond RSL and Richmond Historical Society, as well as members of the public - including members of the local Richmond Greek community, including Sophie Arvanitou and many others. As well as Philip, Yarra Councillor Cl Jackie Fristacky and the Mayor of Manningham, Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos.
Two members of SBS Greek Program also attended, including Dina Gerolymou - thanks Dina for supporting our work.
It was great to meet and discuss the work of the Richmond Historical Society, especially President David Langdon and Committee Member Anne Heywood. Anne has produced a boooklet on Richmond diggers and Lemnos, which she has shared with us.
It was also good to meet with Richmond RSL President Gareth Ward and Secretary Steve Bartling, who invited us to attend their Remembrance Day service to be held at 10.30am on the steps of the Richmond Town Hall and then moving inside to the exhibition hall.
And good to meet Peter Ford, son of a New Zealand Battle of Crete veteran - and a great enthusiast for promoting awareness of the Anzac link to Greece.
Thanks to all those members of our Committee who attended and helped - including the Hon John Pandazopoulos, Ange Kenos, Stan Kayalicos and John Salpigitidis.
Thanks to John Pandazopoulos and Paul Soug for their photographs and Ange for doing a sterling job selling more of our Committee badges.
And a big thank you to Barbara Higgins and the Mayor and Councillors office for all their help in putting the event and exhibition together.
For those unable to attend the exhibition and who would like a copy of our exhibition booklet, to download a copy click here.
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|I address the event. Photo Jim Claven 2015
|Mayor Cr Philip Vlahogiannis opens the exhibition. Photo John Pandazopoulos 2015
|Dina Gerolymou, Sophie Arvanitou and Mayor Cr Philip Vlahogiannis. Photo Jim Claven 2015
|Committee members John Salpigditis and the Hon John Pandazopoulos. Photo Jim Claven 2015
|Photo Dina Gerolymou 2015
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|Photo Dina Gerolymou 2015
|Photo Dina Gerolymou 2015
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|Photo Jim Claven 2015
|Photo Jim Claven 2015
|Photo Jim Claven 2015
Jim Claven
Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee


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Thursday, January 06, 2011
at 11:23:00 AM
The wind was ferocious,
uncovering her layer by layer.
Speaking of a ominous storm.
Laying there on the couch;
Her eyes were wide open staring nowhere.
They spoke of pain and love,
both together to her surprise.
The glazing stiletto had her reflection,
the night carried;
Blackened silhouette of her.
She knew of no one that she could talk to.
The lines were engaged of her life screwed.
She had a wish to live for someone,
but now it seemed a impenetrable thought.
She was close to death and near to Satan;
Satan loved her beauty and admired it,
For that resuscitating he revived her life.
She was mesmerized taken by surprise.
Darkness became hers for lifetime.
Posted by Alcina
9 comments:
- Beyond Horizon said...
Just a doubt...why is she still in darkness?
what happened to kiss of life... I know you have striked the line...but just curious
mesmerizing!!! :)
- January 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Alcina said...
@Beyond horizon
Coz it was kiss by Satan :)
- January 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM
- Beyond Horizon said...
Oh... I got that...
Thanks :)
- January 6, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- Sourav C. Pandey said...
Dark and mysterious. The character reminded me of Miss Havisham from the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.
- January 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- simran said...
Nice imagination snehu...
You described it so nicely that I can feel the lonliness and dark life of her!
- January 6, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Blasphemous Aesthete said...
but does Satan give life he loves somebody, I thought he'd escort her to his place in hell. :P
- January 6, 2011 at 9:52 PM
- Alcina said...
So it is :)
Hmm..bringing back memories :)
- January 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- Alcina said...
Glad that you sensationalize it :)
Thank you..!!
- January 9, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- Alcina said...
@Blasphemous Aesthete
Let some experienced persona comment on this :D :P
- January 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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Phone: 860-561-5585
Click here for links to Contra dances written by Jim
First Nights in Hartford, Stamford, New Haven, and Windham, CT
Founder / director of Hartford's Concert & Country Dance Series 1978–1995, 2003–2003
Has called in Pittsburgh, Seattle, Nova Scotia, New Jersey, and Martha's Vineyard.
Adult colonial dance classes for centennials of Granby, Ellington, Windham, each culminating in a demonstration.
Founder / director of Reel Nutmeg dance troupe 1979 to 1990.
Choreographer and on-stage MC of the Mountain Laurel Cloggers 1980-1992
Dance performer with Sedenka, The Elm City Vintage Dancers, and The Crackerbarrel Revue
Choreographer for: The Robber Bride Groom (The Producing Guild, 1983) Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (The Nutmeg Players, 1987)
Senior citizen and adult line dance classes ongoing in five towns.
Are you looking for entertainment for your community festival, company picnic, or church social? Jim Gregory can deliver.
Do you require a live string band and caller for your wedding celebration? Jim Gregory is ready to arrange it for you.
How about a dance sequence crafted for the school kids' history or phys. ed. program? Great idea — let's get on it!
Dancing fun is a hit at fairs, birthday parties, and colonial camps too. Let's use our imaginations.
Maybe it's private dance lessons you really want. For example: swing, tango, waltz, or country-western. When Jim Gregory takes you through the steps, you will know what you are doing. We can use recorded music to make it most affordable.
Jim Gregory of West Hartford, CT, works with bands from CT, MA, and NY. So most of the Northeast is within their accustomed range of travel. The private lessons are available more locally, from Central CT to Springfield, MA. When you contact us we can talk over rates and dates.
Throughout each week Jim's line dance classes for senior
citizens continue in five Connecticut towns. Lively Minds is his
discussion group at the West Hartford Senior Center. By the end of
October, a similar group may be added to the weekly Wethersfield classes.
The newest venture is the Monday night series at Vinnie's. It seems that Middletown has a truly community-oriented group there, in possession of a good dance floor.
Thanks, and I hope to be seeing you.
Jim G.
June 11, 2017
Had a good time calling with the Gotham Gals at the Wethersfield Grange last night.
June 2, 2017
Always happy to contribute to this event. Senior Dance, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike. Music and line-dancing, with caller Jim Gregory. No experience needed and you do not need to bring a partner -- all welcome! Refreshments and door prizes. Karaoke during the break. Admission is free but tickets are required to be eligible for door prizes. Tickets available from mid-May to June 2 at the Senior Center and at the Customer Service area at Town Hall, 41 Center Street. Young people encouraged to attend and learn dance steps. Enjoy the fun of music, dance, and socializing.
May 29, 2017
Busy weekend leading dancing at Solair Camp and Camp Hazen.
May 1, 2017
Called at the Granby Grange last Friday night.
February 4, 2017
Taught a line dance class to youth for Middletown Parks and Recreation.
February 11, 2017
Was happy to help Bethany Covenant Church in Berlin, CT raise money for their mission trip to Ecuador by leading line dancing at their dinner/auction.
January 20, 2017
Gave line dance demo and bodhran lesson for Middletown families through Recreation Dept.
January 13, 2017
Contra/barn dance at North Granby Grange with Heartsease.
January 12 and 19, 2017
Adult country western line dance classes through Middletown Recreation Department.
November 18, 2016
Rockland County New York Contra called with the Gotham Gals.
November 6, 2016
Busy day yesterday! Led line dancing in eastern CT in the morning and led contras and squares in Cornwall in the evening!
November 5, 2016
Taught country line dancing in Brooklyn CT in the morning; later that day called a public square dance in Cornwall that evening with Still, the Homegrown Band.
October 22, 2016
Halloween Fall Festival on Middletown's South Green. Led children and staffers in my own choreography to Werewolves of London, Monster Mash, Addams Family and Ghostbusters.
October 19, 2016
Taught basics of contradancing to an adult education class in Windsor.
October 15, 2016
Led country line dance party for the Simsbury Newcomers Club, with six of my students assisting. Then drove to Wallingford to call square dancing for students at Choate Rosemary Hall.
October 14, 2016
Led country line dance party for members of the Essex Yacht Club.
October 8, 2016
Called squares and reels in Litchfield for the installation celebration of the choir Joyful Noise.
October 1, 2016
Traversing the state again. Called an afternoon family dance for campers at the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton. Then drove cross country up to Wolcott: led partygoers in country line dance to celebrate a woman's milestone birthday.
September 24, 2016
Led country line dancing to the band Whiskey and Rye, at a fundraiser for the Newtown Scholarship Association. I brought two of my students as ringers for this "Beer, Bourbon & BBQ" gala.
September 2, 2016
Called the season opener at the Quiet Corner Contradance. A fun time in Coventry, with Stacy Phillips and Dave Howard playing the music.
August 26, 2016
Brought eleven of my students to Covenant Village in Cromwell. Led them and residents in an introductory line dance class.
August 15, 2016
Led three classes of students in square and circle dances at the Goddard School in Glastonbury.
August 13, 2016
Led country line dance session for Nelson's Family Campground in East Hampton, CT.
August 6, 2016
Called squares for a bluegrass family birthday party in Branford.
July 26, 2016
Led Southern Squares and line dances for enthused students taking a "Road Trip Across America", for the ASPIRE Youth Summer Program. We met in Norwalk, but our "visit" was to Tennessee.
June 10, 2016
Called for the public contradance in Smithtown, Long Island. Happy to travel by ferry.
June 4, 2016
Led line dance sample lessons at Vinnie's Community Dance Day in Middletown, CT.
June 3, 2016
Led a line dance party for young and old as part of Manchester Pride Week (CT).
1974 was the year Jim hitched his star to the dance band wagon. In that spring semester at Cornell Jim finished up his studies of philosophy and enjoyed his first evenings with the Cornell Folk Dance group. By May '74, attending a country dance weekend at Hudson Guild Farm, Jim was hooked. Returning to CT, he sought out folk, English and contra dances. Live music was not easy to find around Hartford, however.
By 1978 Jim had started his own dance series that grew into two contras per month with live fiddle bands. Hartford Country Dance was born. There would also be twenty years of lovely summer evenings in Elizabeth Park at the Concert & Country Dance series. Jim called the majority of these, but he hired guest bands and callers, too.
Jim has been a performing dancer/choreographer with several groups totaling about 33 years experience. Counted among them are Sedenka (the International dance performers), Mountain Laurel Cloggers, Reel Nutmeg as founder and director, Crackerbarrel Revue, and the Elm City Vintage Dancers. These experiences were recounted in Jim's column "Your Contra Corner," which ran 1982-1985 in Folknotes. In 2003 Jim was featured as the dancer/actor with members of the New Haven Symphony.
Jim became a full time dance teacher and caller in 1980. Senior citizen classes and school programs form a steady part of his day's work. Adult classes, contras, and weddings enliven the evenings and weekends. Jim has developed specialties in family dances and colonial American dance. Camp Salomon hired Jim full time for a 10 week summer and that relationship continued three more summers. Jim has also been on the staff at Rowe Camp's Liberation Week and Pinewoods Camper's week. He has called at NEFFA, NOMAD, and the Dance Flurry.
Jim was the stage choreographer for two Connecticut musicals, Robber Bridegroom and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. In addition, half a dozen of his original contras are in print, including Zesty Contras, Fiddler Magazine, and the Country Dance & Song Society News. Jim continues to create country line dances and New England contras.
The Family Dance is accessible to the whole community, especially children bringing adults. Enjoying dances such as Virginia Reels and squares, snakes circles, and trios makes for energizing, interactive fun.
Your Wedding Dance will be a memorable way to celebrate your marriage. We add waltzes, polkas, and mixers to the repertoire of the family dance, then choose something especially for the newlyweds. The dancing not only entertains the guests, but also provides them a way to participate, mix & mingle. Fiddle tunes are the pleasant background.
The Colonial Ball is a way to recreate through music and dance the feeling of our Colonial and Revolutionary Eras. These are dances steeped in history: Hunt the Squirrel – The Market Lass Yankee Doodle – Sir Roger de Coverley
A New England Contradance is a lively evening involving the general public as well as experienced dancers. This contemporary dance form (with a great history) builds both the body and the community. You'll love the live music.
The Concert & Country Dance program adds up to a full evening of music, song and dance. A performance of folk songs by a star singer or band leads it off. Then comes country dancing, with the humor and calling of Jim Gregory. This mini-festival can top off your community event.
Jim Gregory will enrich your curriculum with specially developed sessions in:
Each subject can be taught in a series of two or three 40-minute workshops. Your series might culminate in a student performance. Choreography and calling practice can be added for further enrichment.


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POLLY PRINTS!Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM
These are some more of the prints I did at college, this one is of Polly (http://pollypocketbb.tumblr.com/)
I'll post some more tomorrow, at the moment I'm making a mood board on photoshop.
Guess what! I'm no longer a fine art student, I've transferred over to fashion! I'm not entirely sure I'm going to like it, because I did it last year and it wasn't all that great, we only got to make one garment and they didn't really teach us how to pattern cut. It was all based on research and design, which I understand is important but I'd rather be sewing because once I get an idea in my head, if I don't make it straight away its replaced by a shiny new idea, and then another, and another and I end up getting very confused.


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With February being the month of valentines, love is always a good discussion topic. Children are often confused on the meaning of love. They certainly understand that they love their family members. Due to our media, many think love means sexual relations. Many are sure it is all about a romantic relationship. Most assume it is a nice feeling about someone. Some of these notions are not wrong but are not completely correct either. Love encompasses so much more. Christian love is truly an action more than an emotion.
This is a foreign thought to children and it would do good to back up this statement with scripture. The following verses speak for themselves as to what love is and how it is demonstrated. A lesson could be built on any of these.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. --John 3:16
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. --Deuteronomy 6:5
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. --Ephesians 5:1
If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home in him. --John 14:23
At the elementary age students should not be concerned about romantic relationships, so a plan to enjoy the "season of hearts" without encouraging romance would be in order. For a change of pace, have your students make valentines for shut-ins or those in nursing homes with one of the scripture messages on them.
Another idea would be to have a display of hearts with "actions of love" telling how they have spread God's love to others or how they plan to. For older students it might be interesting to find a concordance and see how many times the word love is mentioned in the Bible and how it is used.
Researching the life of St. Valentine is yet another viable option. Whatever lesson you choose, try to bring the discussion of how action-aimed the word love is and how it usually involves self-sacrifice and work, more than just a feeling. It may help them understand "love" in a whole new way.
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Product Description
TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.
A nameless hero finds himself in a place between fantasy and nightmare. He doesn't remember his name nor where he comes from. Wandering through strange lands, he struggles to discover the truth about the world around him, as well as about himself.
The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksiñski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed. This unique mixture gave life to a bleak and depressing world.
The story begins as the protagonist wakes up locked in a metal cage hanging below a large flying machine. It becomes clear he is its passenger against his will and the machine's destination is unknown. The only vague memory he can summon in his mind is that of a sculpture atop a hill, depicting human hands reaching towards the sky.
Those are however the least of his problems as the airship lowers its flight towards a huge gloomy castle which soon becomes his prison. Thus begins the surreal story bordering somewhere between dream and reality…
- THE GAME WORLD: 3 realms, differing in architecture and creatures inhabiting them. You'll meet characters with unique personalities who will help you – or try to prevent you from – reaching your goal.
- ART: 75 hand-painted stages. The game also features over a hundred additional screens as well as dozens of paintings created by the mad painter residing in the cathedral.
- PUZZLES: During your journey you will come against 24 varied logical puzzles and minigames.
- STORY: A dark adventure between dream and reality.
- MUSIC: Exceptional soundtrack with over 40 tracks.


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Daisy Miller: A Study
• Winterbourne meets Daisy Miller in Vevey Switzerland, where he is struck by her independence for forthrightness.
• When he sees Daisy Miller again in Rome, Winterbourne finds that she is going around late at night with Mr. Giovanelli, an Italian lawyer who keeps her out so that she catches malaria and dies, ending her independence.
The Aspern Papers
• A young publisher is trying to get a famous poet's love letters. He rents a room from the poet's ex-lover and her niece.
• When the poet's ex-lover dies, she wills the papers to the niece, who says that she wouldn't share them except with family, hinting at a marriage proposal.
• The publisher resigns himself to marrying the unattractive niece, but then finds out that the niece has burned the letters.
The Pupil
• Mrs. Moreen hires Pemberton to teach her son. She promises a generous salary, which the...
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Frame Types
Most 3D printers on the market today are built around designs and technology that is derived from the RepRap project. This being so, there are a few main components in every fused filament based 3D printer that we need to look at. Below is a quick breakdown of each and what to look for when making your decision on which printer to purchase.
Each 3D printer has its own frame that its manufacturer considers superior to others for whatever reason. When choosing a 3D printer you need to pay close attention to what the frame is made of and what style it is based off of. For simplicity I am going to categorize the most common frames into four categories.
Open Air Style - This style frame can be found on some of the cheaper kits that utilize as few parts as possible to keep the cost down. These usually make very good entry level printers where frame rigidity is not a concern. One of the most popular open frame designs is the PrintrBot line of 3D printers.
Box Style - This was the most popular style for hobbyist grade 3D printers for a while and still remains up there with the prefabricated printers being sold. Their advantage is that they are quite portable, and offer a rigid frame if properly assembled. Their major disadvantage is that they are incredibly frustrating to work on and service. Makerbot popularized this style with their CupCake, Thing o Matic and Replicator 3D printers.
RepRap Mendel Style - This style is by far the most popular style amongst scratch builders and kit makers alike because there is a plethora of information available as well as an entire IRC channel that is quite active with those willing to help you get your printer up and running. Mendel's are based on a wedge design that is constructed from printed parts and threaded rod. The open design allows for very easy access, tuning and maintenance. The only flaw that I can find is that inexperienced users may have trouble getting all the threaded rods to match up perfectly. The current popular model is the Prusa Mendel variant that is cheaper and easier to assemble.
RepRap Mendel Max Style - Based off of a Prusa Mendel, the Mendel Max design is in my opinion the best out of the bunch. Its frame is constructed out of 20mm aluminum extrusions which are connected together by printed connector plates. This makes for a very solid and very strong construction which can easily support the weight of a man standing on top. The Mendel Max is the favorite of high-end kit builders as well as manufacturers who offer prebuilt machines. My personal printer, a Lulzbot AO-100, is a Mendel Max based machine and the only flaw I have found is that without rubber feet, the machine will move around a hard toped surface.
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Following Santa Cruz
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i left you a pic of my pc and 2 of my miniatures.
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