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Yesterday, I argued that the center-left's cultural marginalization of the center-right is a form of identity politics that fuels the current vicious cycle of race/gender-based identity politics and makes progressives and conservatives alike worse. Having called it a "retrograde exercise," I want to expand on the point to examine where the vicious cycle leads.
Here's a small passage from Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism — a book that is not about identity politics, but which cannot avoid the topic in a number of instances:
"Inherent to the Enlightenment is the idea that all mankind could be reasoned with. The philosophes argued that men were all over the world, each blessed with the faculty of reason. It was the European right which believed that mankind was broken up into groups, classes, sects, races, nationalities, and other gradations in the great chain of being. The reactionary de Maistre railed against the notion that there were any 'universal rights of man.' In his most famous statement on the subject he declared, 'Now, there is no such thing as "man" in this world. In my life I have seen Frenchmen, Italians, Russians, and so on. I even know, thanks to Montesquieu, that one can be Persian. But as for man, I declare I've never encountered him. If he exists, I don't know about it.'
De Maistre meant that we are all prisoners of our racial and ethnic identities. (He didn't mention gender, but that would go without saying.) Indeed, it is almost impossible to tell the difference between today's identity politics and the identity politics of the fascist past. As one fascist sympathizer put it in the 1930s, 'Our understanding struggles to go beyond the fatal error of believing in the equality of all human beings and tries to recognize the diversity of peoples and races.' How many college campuses hear that kind of rhetoric every day?
*** Indeed, the case for Enlightenment principles of individualism and reason itself is deemed anti-minority. Richard Delgado, a founder of critical race theory, writes: "If you're black or Mexican, you should flee Enlightenment based democracies like mad, assuming you have any choice."
Today, there are neo-reactionaries on the right who reject the Enlightenment and seek a "Dark Enlightenment." They have no use for democratic republicanism, preferring a return to monarchy or the adoption of some form of corporate governance. They are open about what they want. They have virtually no purchase in mainstream politics (though Stephen Bannon's comments on obscure Italian philosopher Julius Evola raised eyebrows in part because Evola is an influence on the neo-reactionaries).
Conversely, if you're a writer immersed in identity politics who merely implies that the most likely way America's race issues get solved is violent revolution, you can remain not only mainstreamed by the center-left, but also celebrated. The New York Times may publish an op-ed noting that such identity politics are similar to those of the alt-right… but how many NYT readers have an epiphany based on a single column? How many reflexively dismiss it due to confirmation bias?
That America's center-left doesn't notice this problem is a manifestation of the dynamic Megan McArdle described in the 2010 column I linked yesterday:
"It's obviously no surprise that the lunatic BS of our own side doesn't strike us nearly as forcefully as the absolutely appallingly unforgiveable wingnuttery of the opposition."
Insofar as the center-left dominates America's cultural institutions, their blind spot drives the vicious cycle of anger and hostility I mentioned yesterday. Equally significant, the center-left (and some of the center-right) remain blind to where the path of this retrograde cycle leads if we don't seek an exit.
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Teaching General Safety Rules to Children
At school, children learn the infamous "Stop, Drop and Roll" and the basics of stranger danger, but as parents, it's important to teach general safety rules to children at home, too. "My advice to parents is to work hard on your communication with your child," says Kim Estes, certified prevention educator and founder of Savvy Parents, Safe Kids, in Redmond, Washington. "Keep a consistent conversation going about your values around safety." Make learning about safety a family affair with games, lists and open communication, so your children are prepared.
Create a Safety List
Teach your children about a variety of different dangers with a list of five or 10 safety rules for the family, says Estes. Print them and put them on the fridge as a daily reminder. The rules could include "Get out! Don't try to put it out!" in case of fire. Estes also recommends creating a space every day to talk about safety. "A round of the best and worst part of your days can shed light on what's happening with your child," she says. The list could also include rules about how to deal with bullying, answering the phone when home alone, and cooking safety guidelines.
RELATED: Water Safety Rules for Toddlers
Play the 'What If' Game
Many children need visual examples and scenarios to understand the importance of dangerous situations. Estes recommends the 'What If' game to teach your children about fire safety. Parents should ask "What if you saw flames?" or "What if you smelled smoke?" to elicit responses from their children. "A great majority of kids under the age of 12 will respond with 'I will get the fire extinguisher and put it out,'" says Estes. "Parents need to evaluate their child's responses to these questions and decide if the answers are the safest ones."
The 'What If' game also works well for teaching safety rules associated with peer pressure. Ask your child, "What if your friend is drinking alcohol or taking drugs?" and "How would you respond if someone offered you drugs or alcohol?" Asking these questions will open up the lines of communication between you and your child and give you the opportunity to teach her strategies to protect herself in uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous, situations.
Give Fundamental Strategies
When teaching general safety rules, it's important that you don't use scare tactics, says Robert Siciliano, personal security expert at McAfee and author of "99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your Identity Was Stolen." Teach them to be in control of their lives early on, he says.
"Give children fundamental strategies that make them aware of life's hazards and how to effectively avoid and remove themselves from dangerous situations," says Siciliano. From teaching your toddler to speak up when he's scared to preparing your children to walk away from cars that stop near them when walking home from school, the more strategies you can offer, the more prepared they'll be if danger occurs.
It's also important to constantly teach your children about Internet safety. Pose strategies and scenarios that your children may face. Ask "What if someone you don't know instant messages you?" and "How would you respond if a classmate posts something negative about you on a social media site?" Discuss the importance of protecting your identity and privacy online.
RELATED: How to Toddler-Proof Your Home
Keep Lessons Light
Learning about general safety rules shouldn't scare or bore your children. Instead, get them engaged by keeping the lessons light and interesting, suggests Siciliano. Start slowly with questions such as "What if you couldn't find mommy in the supermarket? What would you do?" and gradually work into "What if someone you know asked you to take a walk and mommy didn't know about it?" According to Siciliano, this line of questioning helps children think for themselves and allows you to feed them the appropriate responses.
Give them the tools they need to help themselves as well. Teach your children their addresses and telephone number as soon as they can talk and make sure they know their parents' first and last names. Ultimately, your children are responsible for their own safety, says Siciliano. "If you allow them to grow on their own without smothering them, they can make more effective decisions," he says.


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But I am not going to let that happen! I still have agility trials to record and another big event! I need to get busy.
On April 29th I drove out to Huron, Ohio to the Sawmill Resort. This was the location of the 75th Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America's National Specialty. I arrived one day early so I could do an agility trial given by the Cleveland Dog Training Club on Sunday the 30th. The trial was held at an indoor soccer building about a half hour from the resort. It was a warm-up for the "real" trial held as part of the Specialty also at the same building.
I signed up for 4 runs. Two regular classes, Jumpers and Standard, and also the tricker and faster Premier Standard and Premier Jumpers.
First up was Premier Standard. Here is the map:
We did it all perfectly except the #4 dogwalk u-turning to the #5 tunnel. He never even saw the tunnel and flew past. Refusal called! Oh, well....
Then came Standard, followed by Jumpers....maps:
These went very well and we qualified in both! Even earning blue ribbons! WooHoo! Qualifying in Standard was my 50th Standard leg (you would not want to do the math on entry fees X # of legs! Just sayin'! LOL!) There was no ribbon available for this big title so they gave me a nice MXP ribbon and I wrote the S on it myself. It was also Double-Q #15 toward our PACH2 big championship title.
This club also gave the best toys for placing so we came home with quite a haul!
The day finished with Premier Jumpers. I can't find the map for this one but here too we had success! Our day ended with 3 out of 4 runs being "in the ribbons"! What a good little boy my Jimmy is!
This trial was fun because it was a new set of agility teams. I got to see lots of new people running dogs I haven't seen before. Quite a change of pace! And because it was the day before the Cardigan Specialty trial, lots of Cardigans were there. That never happens!
Be sure to check back for all the news on the Specialty. Lots to report in my next post!
Tracking Jimmy's PACH 2 progress:
Very 1st Double-Q: Sunday 5/1/2016
Very 1st Double-Q: Sunday 5/1/2016
Masters JWW legs: 56...MJP Title 01/25/15 MJPB 10/11/15 MJPS Title
Masters STD legs: 50...MXP Title!10/24/14 MXPB 04/30/17 MXPS Title
Double Q's: 15(out of 20 needed)
PACH Points: 1582 plus many more! I have lost count!
Masters JWW legs: 56...MJP Title 01/25/15 MJPB 10/11/15 MJPS Title
Masters STD legs: 50...MXP Title!10/24/14 MXPB 04/30/17 MXPS Title
Double Q's: 15(out of 20 needed)
PACH Points: 1582 plus many more! I have lost count!


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When I tell people that I'm shy, they usually laugh in my face. However, I do have my moments and this was one of the only times in my 22nd year that I actually was speechless. James Denton (an actor primarily known for his role on Desperate Housewives- a show I no longer watch...ya, kinda trashy) is a co-owner of the OC Flyers baseball team. My friend's family has tickets and we'd go all the time. Well, James was there one day and I almost had a heart attack. I seriously was so star struck. When we went up to meet him, I almost died a little. So here's the picture of us with him. Ya, his arm is touching me in this picture. Don't hate.
Friday, May 29, 2009
22 Memories of Being 22- (#13)
#13: Meeting James Denton
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I've been trying to work through the intricacies of the Magma meltdown.
Anyone trying to disentangle the myriad companies will find there's a large number of distinct entities in the knot - connected, affiliated or otherwise in business with each other in Ireland and elsewhere. Some of them dissolved (Magmacharta Ltd), others seemingly disposed of (Ulysses Filmproduktion Gmbh), and numerous production service vehicle companies (Thorsday Films Ltd) most of which are dissolved.
The main players in Ireland appear to be Magma European Scripting House Limited (often trading under the business name 'Magma Films') and Magma Productions Limited. Magma European Scripting House Limited (MESH) is the business that is in trouble but it is not entirely clear if any other associated companies may be going out of business.
The creditors meeting called for 9am on March 18 was over (or adjourned) by 9.02am. There was no liquidator present and the many creditors who attended were left pretty much in the dark about the company's affairs. One might be forgiven for thinking it was a fiasco.
It emerged that there are quite a few individuals and service companies working in the film business that are owed what are, to them at least, significant sums of money on foot of work they did for MESH Ltd/Magma Films.
To these creditors can be added the Revenue, Anglo Irish Bank, Allied Irish Bank and other businesses. It is uncertain whether funding sourced from Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland would be subject to a claw-back provision in the event of the closure of MESH
The Irish Film Board is but one of many entities that hold security, debentures or charges against MESH or other Magma companies' assets and productions. The others include Millimages SA and Anglo Irish Bank. It is hard to see how film assets with projected revenues of €5.8m in MESH's 2007 accounts could be realised to meet the company/ies' liabilities if they are already to some degree mortgaged or assigned.
Magma's introduction to Anglo Irish Bank may have been through the Company Development Initiative (CDI), a scheme established by the Irish Film Board and Anglo in late 2001. It was intended to boost the development and business capacity of five production companies, one of which was Magma Films. The three-year scheme was launched in November 2001 with the IFB contributing €3.175m and Anglo contributing €1.9m.
Millimages (Fr) was a co-producer with Magma and Greenlight (De) on a 26x24" animation series called Simsala Grimm 2, a protracted project which I believe started in 2007 and concluded only late last year. The IFB did not back the project and it is unclear if it accessed Section 481 funding.
Creditors are wondering how a company that has not furnished annual accounts since 2007 has successfully applied for loans from the Irish Film Board. One would have thought that an up to date tax clearance certificate and previous year's annual accounts would be a pre-requisite both for applying for IFB loans and for official co-production validation.
Yet Magma Films, the trading name of MESH Ltd, is credited with an IFB production loan offer of €150,000 in December 2010, a development loan of €10,000 in July 2010, a production loan of €85,000 in April 2010, and a production loan of €450,000 in May 2009. Meanwhile, MESH effectively writes off €873,218 of IFB loans in its 2007 accounts, saying repayment is contingent on film earnings that are unlikely to materialise.
MESH is also a beneficiary of financial support from the MEDIA programme of the EU in respect of Oops, Noah is Gone (€50,000 2009), and The Guards/Jack Taylor (c. €100,000 2009).
As to whether another company - Magma Productions Limited (co-recipient this month of €600,000 from Eurimages) - is a viable business, one notes on the register of submissions to the companies office: B47 NOTICE(LETTER) OF RESIGNATION OF AUDITOR REGISTERED 18/01/2010.
This might lend some credence to the story doing the rounds that auditors to MESH Ltd resigned in Spring 2009. Not long after the set of abridged accounts for 2007 were submitted.
The MESH Ltd creditors' meeting has been rescheduled for April 12.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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And Now Europe's Banks Are Starting To Panic As The Oxygen Gets Sucked Out Of The Room• www.businessinsider.com
For example, the banks are now entering into "liquidity swaps" with one another, whereby they exchange illiquid assets that can't be used for collateral for assets that can.
And in so doing, they're tying Europe's financial system even tighter together at the very moment that the crisis seems to be coming to a head.
Specifically, traditional sources of bank funding in Europe, such as institutional investors and other banks, are getting cautious as fears grow about the need for sovereign debt restructurings. As liquidity dries up, the only reliable source of funding is often the ECB.
But the ECB only accepts certain types of assets as collateral for loans, and some banks are running out of those assets.


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The way things were meant to work was - I did some drawings and Peter converted them into the printing blocks. I should have known that the carefully thought out list of blocks I was waiting for would soon be derailed. It sort of happened a bit like this. "Have you got any of my printing blocks ready today?" I innocently asked. "Well, " said Peter. Alarm bells started to sound in my head. "I found some really cool Gingo leaves on the way home. I thought they would make great blocks. So I did one." "Hmm...." said I. I could not argue really, because it did make an excellent printing block.
Then printed the leaves on a beautiful piece of recycled cotton. The name of the fabric is Autumn Ginko in the Side Tracked series. I am sure you can guess why the series name came about and I am sure there will be a lot more successful designs to look forward to in the Side Tracked series.


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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Hi everyone! I hope this week has been excellent for you so far. I wanted to dedicate a post to Anzac Day, one of the most important holidays here in Australia. As adoptees of this beautiful country, it's important to us both to understand the traditions, customs and history of Australia, as well know/learn as much as we can about its significant dates/holidays.
Anzac Day is observed every year on April 25th, to mark the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealander troops in Gallipoli (Turkey) in 1915 — this year being its centenary. It was the first significant battle fought by Australia and New Zealand during the First World War and, for many soldiers, was the first time they had ever set foot outside of the country. The word ANZAC is an acryonym for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corps", and all servicemen and -women are honored across both countries for their roles around the world in peacekeeping and fighting for their countries. Having had the privilege to have lived in developed countries for my entire life, it's easy to take for granted the 'cushy' and comfortable life I was able to lead – never worried about walking on a land mine or being in the line of action, or concerned that a group of insurgents were going to attack my city. However, when that moment of realization hits that there are people serving all over the globe to protect my freedom, it's a deep sense of humility and gratitude that sweeps over me. With that said, I want to thank and honor every single member of the Australian military fighting daily for our freedom and safety here – as well as in the United States and South Africa. Thank you for your sacrifices, honor and dedication to your country and for keeping me, my husband and family members safe and protected.
Two years ago, a community project was started by two Melbourne artists, Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, whose fathers had bravely fought in World War II. Their goal was simple: have 5000 knitted poppies created to commemorate the centenary. Poppies are recognized as a symbol of remembrance, with some people here in Australia wearing sprigs of rosemary as a symbol as well. The project soon became viral and spread across the world, totaling 250,000 poppies total!! The incredible installation was laid down on the steps of Federation Square on Thursday, the 23rd – and then moved onto the Princes Bridge on Anzac Day for the march. It was a sea of red – each poppy completely different from the one beside it. Some were knitted, some crocheted, and others were felt, some with stories and names of servicemen and -women who had served for the country. It was emotional, beautiful and overwhelming all at once. To learn more about this project and to see more incredible photos around Melbourne, head over to the 5000 Poppies blog.
Another tradition of Anzac Day are Anzac biscuits (or cookies for us American folk!), which are believed to have been sent to the soldiers during the war by their wives and family members, since the biscuits do not contain eggs and the ingredients do not spoil easily (so it was easy to ship over long distances and to last for a while). They're delicious, especially with milk, and we enjoyed them. They're very much like oatmeal cookies, but they contain golden syrup, which makes them nice and sweet!
On the morning of Anzac Day across Australia, there are dawn services, in which thousands turn out to pay their respects to the fallen (120,000 people turned up to the dawn service in Canberra – incredible). There were two services in Melbourne at the Shrine of Remembrance, one of my favorite sites here in Melbourne, which I plan to cover soon here on the blog. It is an incredible structure (see below), with an entire bottom level dedicated to the wars and battles that Australians have fought and continue to fight in. There was also a march through the city where descendants of those who fought in the First World War were able to come together to honor their family members, and we were able to witness some of it from our balcony. We also attended church on Sunday, and watched a brief informative video talking about the battle at Gallipoli, as well as the importance of Anzac Day. It was then followed by the playing of The Last Post, a bugle call that is used to signify the end of the day's activities, but is also played at military funerals and remembrance days. It was followed up by the singing of the Australian anthem, Advance Australia Fair – you should definitely give it a listen; it's so beautiful, and I got quite emotional singing it!
Lastly, if you get a chance to, The Water Diviner just released in the U.S. It's an Australian movie about a father whose sons go to fight in the battle of Gallipoli and go missing, and he goes to Turkey to find them. My parents saw it and loved it, and Will and I plan to watch it soon! Russell Crowe directed and stars in the movie, and Andrew Lesnie did the cinematography for it (he has previously done all of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies) – which was his last film before he tragically passed away this past week :(. If you do get a chance to see it, let me know in the comments what you thought of it.
Hoping you all enjoy my mini history lesson :) There is still so much to learn about Australia, and we hope to visit some more of the museums here (especially now that it's cooler/rainier and we'll want to be indoors!). You can rest assured that when we do visit them, I'll be posting lots of updates, so look out for those!
Hoping you have a wonderful rest of the week ahead!


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Damien Hirst
British artist Damien Hirst has shocked and surprised the art world with his unusual works, including glass displays of dead animals and medicine cabinet sculptures.
British artist Damien Hirst has shocked and surprised the art world with his unusual works, including glass displays of dead animals and medicine cabinet sculptures.
J.M.W. Turner was a British landscape painter of the 18th and 19th centuries whose work is known for its luminous, almost abstract quality.
Best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, William Hogarth was the first great English-born artist to attract admiration abroad.
Robert Baden-Powell was a British military leader who is best known as the founder of the Boy Scouts and the Girl Guides Movement (known as the Girl Scouts in America).
Artist Francis Bacon is best known for his post-World War II paintings, in which he represented the human face and figure in an expressive, often grotesque style.
English musician Paul Simonon was bass player for the punk rock band The Clash.
Richard Wilson is one of Britain's earliest landscape painters and is best known for the picturesque effects and serenity in his pieces.
English art critic John Ruskin's multivolume Modern Painters, planned as a defense of painter J.M.W. Turner, expanded to become a general survey of art.
Sir Henry Raeburn was a Scottish painter known for his full-scale portraiture from the late 18th to early 19th century.
John Everett Millais was a 19th century English painter who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Known for his photo collages and paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.
Thomas Gainsborough, an 18th century English painter known for his evocative portraiture and landscapes, is most famous for the portrait known as The Blue Boy.
John Singleton Copley was an American painter of portraits and historical subjects. He is generally acclaimed as the finest artist of colonial America.


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Shown here is Don Gunner, Boise Noon Optimist member, chatting with Beth Sterling, recipient of the kindness.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Boise Noon Optimists Rake-up Boise
More than 5,000 Boise State Bronco fans attended the Boise State - Nevada football game on November 22 in Reno. Boise won. On that same day, Boise won on yet another front when more than 5,000 volunteers came out to assist others in the Annual Rake-up Boise event. The Boise Noon Optimist Club was one group that made the day special for over 700 senior and disabled Boise residents.
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Books Bought: (oh boy.. here it comes.)
* The Empathy Exams – Leslie Jamison
* Spook – Mary Roach
* Alexander Hamilton – Ron Chernow
* The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian – Sherman Alexie
* Columbine – Dave Cullen
* Being Mortal – Atul Gawande
* Me Talk Pretty One Day – David Sedaris
* Adulting – Kelly Williams Brown
* Just Mercy -Bryan Stevenson
* Final Harvest – Emily Dickinson
* The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne
* My Age of Anxiety -Scott Stossel
* Open Heart, Open Mind – Clara Hughes
* Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – J.K. Rowling (Pre-Order!)
Books Read:
* A Mother's Reckoning – Sue Klebold
* Modern Lovers – Emma Straub
March is over (and I'm totally okay with that!) My last post was pretty personal and an admission of a lot of the stresses in my life right now. The comments I received were so lovely and kind and it felt so good to chat with my usual internet friends once again. But, I did mention that my monthly review was going to be pitiful and alas, it is.
That being said, I did read one book I really loved this month and that was Sue Klebold's A Mother's Reckoning. Like so many others, I know the general story of the Columbine shooting, but I knew nothing of the details. For instance, I had no idea that the shooter's original plan was to blow up the entire school. I also knew nothing of the boys themselves, or their dynamic together, or how such a catastrophe came to exist because of them. A colleague recommended this to me, and I took it home, fully intending to read a few chapters and probably decide it wasn't for me. But I did, and it was. In fact, I found it incredible.
Winston Churchill once said, "If you are going through hell, keep going." Sue Klebold is very much the embodiment of this. Before getting too far into the book, I watched a clip of her interview with Diane Sawyer which had just aired a few weeks before. I wanted to see her, and hear her speak, which helped me to understand her even more as I read about the tragic years that followed the shooting.
What shocked me the most, was the amount of compassion this harrowing story made me feel. During the read, and for weeks after, I couldn't stop thinking or talking about the book. It is by no means perfect, and I understand that, but I felt so much. And feeling is my favourite thing about reading. I truly believe empathy and compassion grow when we read and that is such an undeniably powerful thing. I urge you to pick it up and see for yourself.
Next, I read a book I wasn't too fond of. Perhaps it was just the timing, but with the amount of emotion I felt reading Klebold's book, accompanied by the layers of stress I felt in my own life, I just couldn't bring myself to care for the characters of Emma Straub's new novel, Modern Lovers. That being said, I really doubt this will be the average opinion as so many of my friends and coworkers love Straub. This is my first of her books, and I will definitely give another of her books (most likely The Vacationers) a shot sometime in the future. She's a great writer, and seems like such a sweet person (her Instagram is great). Modern Lovers is the story of three college friends, Zoe, Elizabeth and Andrew, who formed a band with another friend, Lydia. Over the years, Lydia broke off and become famous while the other members settled down and had children. Years later, Lydia overdoses and dies. As the remaining three friends approach their 50th birthdays, a filmmaker contacts them for the rights of Lydia's most popular song; one that Elizabeth wrote and the band performed long before Lydia was famous. The novel is filled with nostalgia as the friends work to reconcile their past selves with who they have become. I still encourage you to check it out if the plot sounds like your type of thing, I just didn't connect with it the way I had hoped.
Now, let's address the complete disregard of my wallet this month. During times of stress, some people work out, some people do yoga or meditate, some turn to retail therapy and some, like me, find themselves at bookstores. I'm a very conscientious book buyer. I research the crap out of books before I buy them, and make sure I really do want them. I used to be reckless with it before I realized just how much money it all added up to and I'd been so impressed with myself up until now. Then I went a bit nuts, and I'm giving myself a pass. So, onto the books!
Another one of the bookstores I went to frequently closed a few weeks ago, so I went to say one last goodbye. I picked up Spook and The Empathy Exams because they'd been on my radar for a while and .. they were there! (I'm getting very close to owning Mary Roach's entire backlist without ever having read one. This could be bad.) As soon as I finished A Mother's Reckoning, I wanted to know more and bought Columbine; a journalistic and investigative view of the event. On that same trip, I picked up Alexander Hamilton. I should add that that week, I was on this "I'm a grown ass woman and I do what I want" kick. I don't read 700-page biographies. Definitely not about men I thought were presidents (spoiler to my Canadian friends, he wasn't. And I felt like a bit of a dud realizing that). But, a friend of mine showed interest and I thought, hey, I'm going to have a lot of spare time coming up, why not?! Now, as the gigantic book sits beside my bed, I wonder .. what on earth was I thinking? Along with some coworkers, we are going to read 100 pages a month. Good thing I have some support (and someone to make me feel reliable) because this is going to be nuts. The nice thing is that at the end, I can listen to the Hamilton soundtrack and understand more!
Next I bought Being Mortal because Rincey over at Rincey Reads spoke so passionately about it and needed another book to complete my online order, so I picked The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian because I've heard amazing things for years now. On a gloomy feeling day, I picked up David Sedaris in hopes of having a few laughs (though I think I've since discovered that we have pretty different senses of humour). Then I went to a big discount store close to my parent's place, aiming to just pick up Adulting because it looked funny, and left with Emily Dickinson poetry, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Just Mercy (recommended so whole-heartedly by Jenny at Adultish Books that I couldn't walk past it). Then I got the absolute honour of meeting Clara Hughes and had to pick up her biography after. On that same trip I grabbed The Age of Anxiety as I've heard it is one of the best books to read these days about anxiety. Finally, I pre-ordered the new Harry Potter because.. one must.
Phew. I'm tired just listing all of those. Did they make me feel better? Not exactly (lesson learned) but do I really want to read them all? Mostly! Think I learned my lesson that yoga is probably a more productive way to relieve stress, and one that takes up less space in my already cramped apartment, but hey, I needed to learn, right? Now, onward! I couldn't be more happy that April is here, and even though Jay is heading off on his big adventure in a week, I feel much more at ease with everything. Expect lots of posts coming in the future weeks, as I'm hoping to keep this therapeutic blogging going! Next up, a spring TBR!
Hope you all have wonderful Aprils!


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I was at a restaurant with my boyfriend and his sister, who is a very good friend of mine. We were waiting for the food to come and he told his sister I wasnt feeling well and had to take me home...
Instead, he took me into the men's room and started undressing my top half. I sort of went along with it, and soon we were completely making out, both topless, in the middle of the men's room. Unfortunately, the door to the bathroom wasn't soundproof. An old janitor burst in on us and grabbed both our shoulders, splitting us apart. then he said, "There is a sign at the entrance of this restaurant stating that shoes and shirts must be worn at all times." then he looked down at me with my arms across my chest. "And unless you are a male, I suggest you leave this room immediately" With that, he spun around and held the bathroom door open for us to leave, but it also exposed us for the whole restaurant to see!
I seized my clothes and rushed out right away! We just told my boyfriend's sister that the delay was because he was making sure I was ok...She never found out the truth!
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Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is the largest coral reef system on earth that consists of more than 2900 identified individual reefs. Obviously, it's one of the ultimate wonders of nature. Northern Queensland of Australia is one of the best gateways to GBR. Coral reefs are the richest ecosystems on earth. Richer than tropical rain forests.
You can select basically one from Cairns or Port Douglas to stay and get in to a diving boat. I selected Cairns due to the easy access to Cairns Airport and my wife can do some shopping while I am away.
If you are flying to North Queensland, February is not the best time, but it's the best "wallet-friendly" time. "Very hot, Very humid and most of all Very nice people" That's the first impression about Cairns. It's not a big city... definitely not Sydney... because people of Cairns have time to smile with someone and willing to please someone. It's like somewhere in Sri Lanka. You can make new friends while waiting for a bus. Man made lagoon in the heart of the City is one of the remarkable icons for Cairns.
I travelled in a modern speed boat to the reef as I planned. It contains everything; diving gear, drinks, meals and very comfortable lounge type areas to rest. Most of all, boat was full of people from all around the world who had their own different reasons to do this expedition. It was a good experience to share our knowledge and inspirations. I met a nice guy from Michigan who was bit nervous, but he badly wanted to do this dive. Again I met a middle aged guy from Argentina who was travelling with his twin teenage daughters. I enjoyed his company and his humorous style of talking.
"Well, you are from Argentina... Are you a Football fan?"
"Yep, if you don't like Football in Argentina, you will be taken to jail..., it's illegal not to be a fan, so I am a fan!"
"I see... I am a cricket fan in Sri Lanka... the same way"
I was the only black (Asian) guy except for one Fijian diving instructor who was training snorkelling for amateurs. Next significant thing about me within that circle was I am the slimmest of all. When selecting diving gear one crew member was telling "Ladies and perhaps ..Sumedha can use these small size yellow fins..." Then he smiled at me and added... "take it as a compliment mate.." . "Ok, I will" I said to myself.
I teamed up with few others. It was guided by experienced dive master from Queensland called Rachel. Other team members were my buddy diver Sean and a young couple from UK. Sean was an experienced diver and he wanted to get good photos of the reef, which was my idea too. So it was a good match.
As soon as I came to the hotel, I dropped two short e-mails to my Mum and brother telling "I did it!" Unfortunately, my father is not there to share my joyful e-mail. So it is an emotional achievement for me.
While we were sailing back to the land, the Guy from Argentina who became friends with me was having some hot coffee with me. Coffee is the best pal after diving. While having a leisure chat, he asked what make I come this far for this diving. I told him about the documentary film and its inspiration. "This is for my Father and Mother who didn't forget to guide us to nature, while confronting with all the day-to-day challenges!" I added. He wanted me to tell this story to his daughters.
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Walking through the streets of Puerto Varas, Chile is known to give people a strange sense of "where am I?" The small quaint wood-built homes, silky lake landscape and glacier views give visitors a sensations as if they are in the Swiss Alps, and not Chile. The fact that the sounds of Central European languages are as likely to be heard as the musical sound of Chilean Spanish only deepen the confusion. Regardless of where people arriving to this city in Chile's northern section of Patagonia believe they are, one thing is not for certain: Puerto Varas is absolutely stunning. The city sits on the edge of a tranquil lake which forms the foreground to a backdrop of snowcapped volcanoes. Rolling hills house delicate hotels, log cabins, and summer homes. This truly is Chile's most beautifully sparkling gem.
Things to do in Puerto Varas
- Canyoning: Canyoning is an adventure activity that is quickly taking over South America. The basic idea is to find a canyon, suit up in wetsuits and then climbing down the valley by jumping, swimming, and repelling through the creeks. Check out this canyoning video for a better idea about what's involved.
- Rafting: There are both class 3 and 4 rapids near Puerto Varas. Personally, I think 3 is a little bit tame, but that is personal opinion. The price of rafting in Puerto Varas is between 40-50 US$ per person and well worth the day on the water.
- Hiking: There are a couple of small hikes near Puerto Varas, including one that takes you through the city park up to a view point of the city. This is also where the canopy tour office is. There are major trekking options available including a serious trek up the volcano that can be organized through one of the many tour agents in town.
- Canopy: This is a fun activity to take part in if you're looking to take up an afternoon. It is also a good way of getting a little bit more in touch with the natural landscape surrounding Puerto Varas.
- Biking: In town it's possible to rent a bike and cruise wherever your heart desires. There is some interesting landscape to discover just outside of town and if you don't mind climbing the massive hills in town, this is a good way to get around.
- Skiing: In the winter months (June-October) there is skiing available on the volcano just outside of town.
Where to Eat in Puerto Varas
The food in Puerto Varas is as good as anywhere in the country. The combination of French, German, and Patagonian cuisine is a delicious, although in town it is a little bit on the pricey side. Down by the water there are a couple of good places to get food, try one of the pubs for slightly cheaper fare. If you have a bit of cash to spend check out a place called La Cucina d'Alessandro, I had a steak well there and it was amazing. Rumors are that this place also has the best lamb in all of Chile. If you're looking for cheaper snack type meals head to one of the cafes, or the supermarket, and grab some pasteries or empanadas.
Where to Stay in Puerto Varas
There are a couple of good hostels in Puerto Varas, although the city tends to cater a bit more of the higher spending class of tourists. I stayed in a great place called Casa Azul which had a great environment, a friendly staff and a very cozy feel. I was given a single room in the attic which apparently used to house their summer students. It was the perfect room for me and only cost me about 25US$ a night. They also had dorms for about 18US$.
Where to go from here?
Buses run from Puerto Varas north to Concepcion and Santiago and south to nearby Puerto Montt and distant Chiloe and Punta Arenas. There are also regular buses that run to Bariloche, Argentina. If you are interested in the Navimag boat you can catch that here as well as it makes its trip south to Puerto Natales. There is a quick train trip to Puerto Montt available, and you can actually get all the way to Santiago via the northbound train system.
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The first phase of works around Warwick Town Centre is now complete and Priory Road was re-opened to traffic at the end of February (slightly ahead of schedule) despite the recent spell of bad weather.
The work in Priory Road has seen the widening of the footpath (Priory Park side) to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists, localised footway widening on the opposite side of the road and the resurfacing of footways from Cross Street to Northgate.
A new road surface has been laid and the construction of speed reduction features including a road hump, a raised junction section and speed cushions to complement the recently introduced 20mph speed limits.
Cllr Jeff Clarke, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning said "We're delighted to have completed the first phase of works in Warwick Town Centre. Our aim is to make Warwick Town Centre a safer place for pedestrians and cyclists with improved traffic flows, reduced air pollution, and an enhanced town centre environment".
In addition to the improvement in Priory Road, work is in progress to provide a new zebra crossing along Cape Road as part of the Safer Routes to School programme.
The next phase of works for Warwick Town Centre will be Northgate Junction. We are currently working up the detailed design for this junction and are looking to consult on this in the summer.
For further information please visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/warwicktowncentre or Sign up today via the website to receive updates to work going on in the Warwick area.
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Liverpool 2 Manchester United 0
It may have been the 195th meeting between the two biggest rivals in English football, but it was the first time the giants had come head to head in a European competition.
The red of Liverpool gained the upper hand as they won the first leg against a United side that lacked any conviction and had keeper De Gea to thank for keeping the scoreline down to two.
Van Gaal had recalled Fellaini, Varela and Schneiderlin to the side in place of Darmian, Carrick and Herrera who would all start on the bench. There was also a recall for Bastian Schweinsteiger as a substitute.
Here was the United starting XI: De Gea, Varela, Smalling, Blind, Rojo, Schneiderlin, Fellaini, Memphis, Mata, Martial and Rashford.
Mata was once again given the honour of captaining United even though Smalling was on the pitch.
United got the tie underway attacking the Kop and straight from the off they almost grabbed the opener as Memphis delivered a cross that evaded the defenders, but the onrushing Rashford was slightly caught by surprise and the ball rebounded off the young forwards knee.
The match started at a very lively pace with both sides up for the fight, heavy challenges set against a great atmosphere generated by both sets of fans.
United enjoyed the majority of the possession in the opening quarter of an hour, but as usual created little or no chances of note.
The goal buoyed the home side and in the next attack they would have gone 2-0 up, but for the brilliance and athleticism of De Gea who saved Coutinho's certain tap in right on his goal line. That save could literally turn out to be United's lifeline in the tie for if the home side had scored a second so quickly it could have been game over.
De Gea came to the rescue again for his side on thirty minutes when he made himself big in front of Sturridge to block the striker's shot.
The awkward style of the returning Fellaini earned United a free kick opportunity in a dangerous area which was fired in by Memphis with a disappointing end as it sailed harmlessly wide.
United's free kicks have been woefully poor this season with the exception of Mata's effort against Watford. But it's a sad state of affairs when they can't even get the efforts on target compared to the past when you knew something was going to come from them.
Rashford became the second United player to be booked on the stroke of half-time after a rash challenge on Moreno's.
Half-time and United trailed 1-0 without having a shot on goal. They had De Gea to thank for not going in at least three goals to the worse as he produced three saves that could have a massive bearing on the tie overall. And he did manage to get his fingertips to the penalty, however, not enough to prevent the ball going in.
It's fair to say that United would have to be the happier of the two sides to be only down by one goal. They were playing a dangerous game by sitting back and allowing Liverpool to come at them. An improvement of huge proportion would have to be seen in the second half if the Red Devils were to get anything out of this game.
At the start of the second half van Gaal made a tactical substitution in an attempt to get his team back into the game by replacing Rashford with Carrick. The change meant that Smalling, Rojo and Carrick played in a back three formation with Blind and Varela as wing backs.
David De Gea produced another high class save as he tipped over a powerful long range effort from Coutinho.
United's new formation looked to be paying off as they enjoyed a long spell of possession and applied pressure on the Liverpool defence without creating the killer ball needed to grab the vital equaliser. Martial came the closest during this spell as he almost got his head to a cross by Varela.
Fellaini became the latest United player to be cautioned for a swing and miss with his leg at Clyne.
Memphis almost threaded the ball into the path of Martial but the ball fell a little behind the French striker. However, this was better play from the visitors.
Liverpool wasted two golden chances to extend their lead as first Henderson blasted a great chance well wide then Coutinho blasted a free kick towards goal clearly not realising it was indirect.
As the game entered the final twenty minutes Firmino doubled the home side's lead when he beat De Gea with a close range tap-in following a poor attempted clearance from Carrick. All United could hope for now was damage limitation and an away goal to take back to Old Trafford.
Bastian Schweinsteiger made a much welcome return when he came on along with Herrera for Mata and Schneiderlin for the last ten minutes.
The match ended with Liverpool on top in the tie and in the driving seat against a United team that had nothing to offer in any way, shape or form.Two errors of judgement by Memphis and Carrick cost their side dearly and add to that only one shot on target it was no wonder they lost.
It doesn't look good for the upcoming FA Cup match against West Ham this Sunday. A team who has a splendid away record this season against a United side slipping further down the slippery slope of failure.
Thanks for reading.
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Alex Wood admitted two hits in five scoreless innings, Chase Utley and Adrián Gonzalez fired home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday in the first game of their series.
Wood extended his best personal streak without allowing runs to 25 episodes and a third, the best data in the majors so far this season. The left began the course in the bullpen, had a chance thanks to the injury of one of the Dodgers' starters and since then he did not get off the rotation.
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Wood (6-0) struck out eight and walked two.
The Dodgers have won nine of their last 11 games at home and their 19-8 record at their home stadium is the second best in the competition.
Jake Arrieta (5-4) is still struggling with the current Major League champion, who cut a three-game winning streak. The right-hander gave up four runs and five hits in six innings, with nine strikeouts and a ticket.
For the Cubs, Willson Contreras 3-0. The Puerto Rican Javier Báez of 3-1.
By the Dodgers, Cubans Yasmani Grandal 3-1, with a powered; Yasiel Puig of 3-0. The Mexican Adrian Gonzalez of 4-1, with an annotated and two impelled. The Puerto Rican Enrique Hernandez 1-0.


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We all know that I have a face like a slapped ass. And we all know that I can't stand people.
The thought of having to make conversation with someone new fills me with dread. Is that harsh? Nah. It's brutal honesty, which is weird seeing as my job is to network and talk to people. I'm sure they're not all bad people but I'm just not a nice person.
My face doesn't smile easily, sometimes it hurts to look positive, even if I'm glowing inside. So, it's pretty exhausting trying to be nice all the time, or at least try to look nice.
What we all need is a friend you don't have to try with. A friend you can rip the crap out of, and vice versa. The more the merrier I say.
Forget being nice to each other. There's no cheesy American TV sitcom type relationship, your care for them is evident in the form of insult after insult after insult. Being verbally abusive goes hand in hand with caring for each other.
Take my first job for example, people tried to make friends, they'd be super nice to each other and ask questions like "what music are you into?" …don't make me sick. That's not how you make friends. One day while minding my own business and puking behind the newspapers at WHSmiths from hearing those sickening conversations, one of the guys 'accidentally' flung an elastic band at me. It stung for almost five seconds. It was like love at first sight, and we've been close friends ever since. That's how you make friends.
These friends are the best of friends. They're sarcastic friends who understand your humor, which to me, is a crucial aspect of clicking with someone on a certain level. Nothing kills jokes more than having to explain to someone that you were "just being sarcastic". It's much more enjoyable to have someone that appreciates your work.
You get to enjoy seeing the shocked faces of those unfamiliar with your crazy unique bond who aren't sure if you're best friends or mortal enemies. Especially when your friend says they can easily get rid of you. Pfft…that means true friendship. You know who you are.
I don't often like the soppy mushiness of emotion when it comes to declaring your feelings, but sometimes you need someone to vent to, and sarcastic friendships can always provide those. They're straight to the point, honest, and painfully witty.
Want to know how I met my best friend? In reception, she came up to me with a picture she drew for me, I ripped it up. No idea why, but we've been best friends ever since. And that was over 20 years ago.
I think there's a pattern emerging here. I don't now why but I have this innate need to be horrible to people I like. I find it so much easier than being nice to people. I thrive on sarcasm as much as I thrive on coffee, and am impressed when met with equal amounts of it, if not more.
Although, yesterday at the gym I was complimented on my T-shirt by a couple of people, making me smile – which was very unlike me. It was a Charlie Sheen T-shirt that said "Winning" across it. So if all else fails, wear Charlie Sheen-branded clothes and you're bound to make friends.
|| Part of the A to Z Challenge ||
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There are so many wonderful reasons to find the time to write. You wonder why I say find the time to write? You have to really enjoy writing at the very onset of doing your craft. It should not be seen as a chore or a bore, much more of a passion, mission or a calling. *Write as self-therapy; read your thoughts on paper and you judge what needs to be mended, ended or expand upon the good things! Be prepared to enjoy your writing mainly for your own self-satisfaction. Make the time to write because it is making time for you to spend time in your own thoughts and to have a conversation between your higher self and your ability to speak clearly to yourself and maybe to an audience of readers is that's what you choose to do with your content. ~ Because the hard, cold reality is that unless enough people, companies and freebies have been given out, not free to you the writer, free for the entities that want and need the freebies, writers' get exploited a lot- writers that aimlessly crave the recognition. At least that's part of the many lies that I was told about being a writer. To that I say: NONSENSE! ~
* If you write well, believe me, people will find you and they will follow you and they will contact you. Never let anyone tell you that you need to give your sweat, time and energy away to serve them-FREE OF CHARGE. That is one of the biggest writing misnomers of writing and writers to date.
Do not enlist the opinion of family or so-called friends, writing is something that your intimate circle of friends do not understand. I don't exactely know the answer to that- all that I really can add is that it is rare to see a writer that has a supportive and understanding mate, family or friends. They find more benefit in discouraging you as a writer than encouraging you as a person. So sorry to relay this sad news to you, but if you want to be a good writer, you need to have some very tough skin, especially if you want to earn a living doing what brings you the most passion.
*There are so many production companies, and other writers in the entertainment and advertising industries that will plagiarize UNKNOWN writers for illegal profit. They go around the Internet, Twitter and anywhere that they can find something unique or catchy and unless and until you have a trademark or a copyright on everything, they will plagiarize your work and add your creative passages, phrases and words to their products, movie scripts and add themselves as the owners. There are so many industries that do this, I won't have the time or the space on this forum to name them all. You would think that a publicist would not do this- but think again, they are combing the Internet to exploit free written text created by wonderful, outstanding, talented, unprotected, unpaid freelance writers posting their hearts out on their pay-by-the-month blogs- to gain exposure. Unfortunately, blogs usually only catch the wrong kind of businesses, corporations or multinational companies to plagiarize your content.
Pay no credence or attention to publicists that will ask you in a condescending way to write for them, FREE-OF-CHARGE. They begin by playing on your emotions, telling you that they will give you the opportunity to exposure your writing style and your name on their site. NONSENSE. If a publicist, a marketer or an online company for-profit is asking you to write for them, then recognize that they are using your writing skill, talent and acumen to earn money and they don't want to share in the profit with you-the writer that is making them money and bringing them a following by you presenting your best writing and donating your time. NONSENSE, let them pay someone to write for them, if it's not you, they will have to pay someone at some point. OH, and the writers that they do have, a lot of time, they surf the Internet for blogs of the unsuspecting public, again, plagiarizing good content- probably something that an unpaid writer wrote on a blog that the writer had to pay to have online. They advise writers to pay for a domain, pay for monthly hosting, all to get exposure, who is getting the exposure, the companies and marketers searching the Internet for FREEBIES to advertise, to plagiarize content that unpaid writers have posted on their pay-by-the-month blogs that writes are encouraged to buy- to gain writing exposure.
** Participate in and enjoy writing on forums that offer exposure on a grander scale than you and me can provide for ourselves.
*Writing is fast, easy and timeless to say the least, as soon as you get all of the hoodlums, liars, opportunists, plagiarism and writer-exploitors our of your way, you will find the time to write-even if only done for yourself- DO IT!
*One of the very first basics, of course, learn how to type. Be at least a proficient typist, that way the flow of your words does not get obstructed in the process of clerical missteps that can be easily addressed.
*Get a comfortable place to work, create, have good airflow in the room. Sometimes just making your climate a few degrees warmer or cooler can have such an impact on your comfort, which again, effects your writing flow.
*Be willing to step away from your work, give yourself 15 minute breaks after you have finished a few paragraphs, or sometimes you can actually write a few pages in 15 minutes. To all would-be writers, you can write, I suggest writing for yourself first, show nobody, then publish on a site such as "Ezine Articles "and see where your writing desire takes you. Come out of the clouds of lies told to you by people wanting to earn money and to monetize themselves at the expense of a freelance writer.
**There are many ways that the Universe will reward your writing habit and prowess. Think of the self-healing, purging of your thoughts, getting those negative or outdated thoughts out of your thought vibration. That is a great form of therapy-is you ask me. The Universe will bring you fond followers and faithful writing friends and of course, you may learn of opportunities for writing than can expand your scope of places to write and subjects to entertain writing, researching and gleaning from your experience. ~ Place a value on yourself, which extends to your written text, and the Universe will show you the same respect and you will reap abundance in the end.**
**I enjoy learning from you and from others offering me knowledge continuously!
About Lorie Ann Jermoune
Freelance Writer of Inspirational Articles, Motivational Speaker and Writer of catchy, trending, poetic- Advertising and more! You pick the venue and I will poetically write it for you!***You can reach me via U.S. mail in Orlando, Florida.~ Writing is my hearts desire to reach others and teach, share, learn, motivate, or engage my readers in an original, poetic, whimsical or informative discipline. Please follow me on my personal website, or on Twitter. Namaste, @lorieannjermoun http://lorieannj.com/poetry-by-lorie-ann-j/


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My experience with real quacks had its crescendo when my wife was looking for relief from chronic back pain. She bought books, a very bright light, various medicines, etc. I wasn't too critical, since my HMO was paying for most of it. Finally, she got a membership in a health club and tried every exercise they offered. This, unfortunately, was NOT paid for by the HMO. After six months, it turned out that twenty minutes on a treadmill gave her 'good back days'. All other days were 'bad back days'.
When the membership was about to expire, she complained that it was expensive, and it consumed the whole morning. Drive to the club. Wait for one of the treadmills to free up, run, shower, drive home. Feh. It made me tired to just hear it. I asked how much the membership was, and decided to check treadmill prices at Sears. Sears was the low bid. A new treadmill cost less than a six month membership. It has been over ten years, we wore out the belt (it was replaceable). Amazingly, I recently picked up a completely working exercise unit that a neighbor left in the trash.
We never had a doctor of any kind suggest exercise.
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In its colloquial use this phrase is quite typically associated with new things. It indicates something that is supposed to be unknown or was not (yet) perceived. There is also a social imperative behind this phrase, involving at least one person that has already "checked out" something and another who hasn't. Knowledge is handed down, spread and expanded. Yet there is another use which makes this common phrase all the more interesting. In the case of "checking a book out from a library", for example, the initial recommendation is transformed into a proposition to act and to get hold of something.
"To check" is a Cybernetic metaphor
The placing of the word check here is indicative of an intrusion of cybernetic jargon into common speech. "Checking" is closely associated with surveillance and control, of safeguarding the proper functioning of a machine, a routine or an algorithm. The seemingly trivial remark adopts a whole new dimension pointing toward a cultural condition where the number of choices surpasses what the mind can reasonably and productively process. In the field of cultural production each enunciation exist first and foremost to be communicated at a given point in time. Because production is asynchronous (works on particular subjects) and simultaneous (different actors produce at the same time), continued attention to a multitude of subjects is difficult.
Dissonance and Consonance
Assuming that a given individual can only follow the development of a limited number of elements, "check it out" points to a hitherto unnoticed element and seeks to integrate it into the wider perceptive and interpretative framework. Elements that are excluded from a structure are reviewed and amended to establish consonance or can be rejected to uphold dissonance on firmer grounds. "Check it out" remains an imperative and a cybernetic metaphor of cultural production. Any selection of elements remains to be expanded by further "checks" on available alternatives and variants. Identity thus established is a temporal marker.


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February 1988
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Oregon Graduate Center
Most analytical techniques used to study atmospheric oxidation have lacked the sensitivity necessary to determine oxidation products directly in the gas phase. Loss or alteration of products can occur during concentration or separation steps before analysis. Atmospheric pressure ionization (API) mass spectrometry is potentially a very powerful technique for such studies. API provides high sensitivity for hydrocarbon oxidation products containing heteroatoms (0 and N). An API source for a VG 7070E-HF mass spectrometer was fabricated and successfully operated at an accelerating potential of 6 kV to provide medium resolution (4,800, 10% valley, m/z 92, 1% of the maximum ion signal). This resolution is more than sufficient to separate mass peaks due to oxidized hydrocarbons having the same nominal mass, but differing by -CH2CH2- vs. >C=O groups. The mass spectra obtained can contain hydrated, fragmented, and molecular ions; multiple ions from each analyte in a gas mixture complicate spectra and decrease sensitivity. Manipulation of three variables, the relative humidity of the sample gas, the pressure in the corona discharge region, and the potential across the collisionally induced dissociation region, can be used to simplify the mass spectra, to maximize sensitivity for analytes, and to differentiate between hydrated, fragmented, and molecular ions. Spurious oxidation products formed by free radical reactions with OH radicals generated in the API source interfered with oxidation studies. Strategies for suppressing peaks in the mass spectra due to the interfering chemistry are demonstrated: 1) operating at the lowest sustainable corona discharge current, 2) adding CO to scavenge OH radicals, and 3) modestly increasing the flow of sample gas through the API source. A dynamic range of two decades and a detection limit of 8 ppb are demonstrated for benzaldehyde, and factors causing nonlinearity in the response curve are discussed. Several toluene oxidation products, identified after concentration or separation steps in previous studies, were found in our reaction vessel gas. Using medium resolution the mass peaks due to these products were separated from each other and from background peaks. Exact masses were then determined and used to assign molecular formulae to the ions corresponding to the product peaks.
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Grange, Andrew H., "Medium resolution atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry" (1988). Scholar Archive. 255.


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A winner was selected from 6 designs submitted by 2 freelance designers.
African Mango Elite
Sells African Mango Diet pills, made from the seed of wild mango's in Cameroon. It's been proven to enhance weight loss in double blind studies.
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http://africanmangoultra.com/ - the layout is good, but beach theme doesn't fit Africa
http://advancedafricanmango.com/ - I like the neatness of this layout, and the images are well placed and not overcrowded
The goal of the landing page is obviously to get them to click the order button and place an order. The first area they see (above the fold) should include quick facts, eye catching photo (attractive woman smiling), short headline, and the order button.
A border for a video on the left side would be good. Smaller than the standard youtube video size I suppose.
Order buttons should be big and really jump off the page to stand out.
There's a few additional goals, which include giving the visitor a sense of security and trustworthiness, along with the desire to lose weight and get in shape.
The content will include;
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Money back guarantee
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Ingredients list
Packages (buy 2 get 1 free... click here for more options) etc
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Dear Ann,
I hope your visit to Glasgow University (23/01/08) to promote your anti-abortion campaign was enjoyable. As a feminist, I believe that it is important that all women's voices are heard and I welcome your input into the debate. While I think you have every right to share your pro-life beliefs with other women, I think you should seriously reconsider your position on campaigning to change abortion legislation. Supporting the legalisation of abortion does not require you to change your moral beliefs, but to give greater consideration to the complexity of women's position in our society and to respect their personal autonomy. Most feminists, even the hairy-legged, bra-burning kind, recognise that abortion is not an easy or a simple choice. Some pro-choice feminists even believe that life begins at conception and would personally not choose to have an abortion. Yet, we recognise that legalised abortion is necessary and important for a number of reasons.
The first, and perhaps most obvious response, is that making abortion illegal does not stop abortions from happening. Ireland, where abortion is illegal, is a very good example. Over 6,000 Irish women travel to the UK for abortions each year, not an insignificant number given their population size. Making abortion illegal in the UK will just drive women to travel abroad for abortion, perhaps to countries where medicine is not as well regulated, and certainly ensuring that those women do not have aftercare when they return. This will, of course, be a luxury of the rich. Poor women, and currently Scotland's deprived areas have twice the abortion rate of rich areas, will be most heavily penalised. It would be naive to assume that these women will not have abortions. Backstreet abortions were a fact of life before 1967. Many older women can tell you who the village abortionist was. Abortifacients were advertised widely in women's magazines in the Victorian period and are even commented on in traditional Scottish ballads. This information was available for a reason. Legalised abortion ensures that women are able to make informed and safe choices.
Perhaps a more tongue in cheek response might also be: how do you expect to enforce anti-abortion legislation and what punishment will you give that would deter women from this course of action? Currently around one in three women in Britain will have an abortion, almost 200,000 a year. What do you think your conviction rate will be given the chances of 1 in 3 women on a jury having been in similar circumstances? If we assume that we can get a conviction and also let's rather generously say that half of women are dissuaded from having abortion due to its criminalisation, where do you plan on putting the 100,000 women A YEAR who make that choice? Who would pay for their incarceration? Is this where your support for the death penalty comes in?
Another more serious response may question the support of anti-abortion policies without a similar campaign to ensure the financial security, safety and upbringing of the children that are now born, and to support their mothers. If the state acts to restrict the personal autonomy of women then it must protect them from the consequences of that decision. That is the nature of the social contract. People give up their rights to behave as they wish, but in turn the state has the responsibility to protect them and to provide for them (or create an environment where they can do that for themselves). In this instance, before anti-abortion legislation is put in place, the state would have to address the wide range of causes for abortion (i.e. it needs to provide and protect). A list that is far from exhaustive would include free childcare to all women to ensure that they can access work, further education and respite (for the protection of their mental and physical health). This childcare would have to operate round the clock to ensure that women who worked shifts would be fully supported. The state would have to ensure that the current social inequalities that face women that have children are not only legislated against, but abolished in practice. This includes ensuring that women with children do not lose their jobs, fail to get promoted or earn less because they take maternity leave or breaks in their careers. It means making flexible working hours and part-time work a reality. It means ensuring that women are not forced into low-paid jobs as they are the only industries that they can fit around their children.
Moving away from ensuring financial security, the state would also have to enforce a cultural change where violence against women was not just unacceptable, but not happening. The state would have to ensure that no woman would face violence as a result of her pregnancy or was forced to bring a child into the world to have her or him tortured by a partner. The state would have to ensure that men no longer raped women so that they were faced with remembering the trauma of rape with every passing day of their pregnancy. The state would have to ensure that all women, even the young ones, had full information on and access to reliable contraception and where men were educated to believe that fertility was their problem too. The state should also seriously considering re-educating our culture so that women were no longer objectified and seen as little more than sexual objects. Perhaps, by doing so we would give women greater self-esteem and the ability to insist that contraception is used and to teach men that using contraception when you as a couple do not want to conceive is an act of respect towards your partner. While on the subject of men, I don't think it would be too much to ask the state to create a culture where parenting was not predominately thrust upon women.
The state would also have to consider the children. Given that so many women who have abortions live in areas of social deprivation, the state would have to ensure that all children are protected from living in poverty; that they had opportunities to access a good education that could lead to well paid employment; that they are protected from crime, gangs and all the other implications of living in a deprived area. With great power comes great responsibility. Is the state willing to take on the responsibilities incurred by banning abortion? Are you ready to campaign for these rights as fully and as pro-actively as you campaign for changes in abortion legislation?
If all these conditions were fulfilled, then as a feminist I might still have a problem with the state's infringement of my bodily autonomy, but at least then we could have a conversation about whether abortion is a moral choice. The funny thing is, I suspect, that if all these condition were fulfilled, the number of abortions would be considerably less, both because there would be less pregnancies and because choosing to have children would be more of a choice.
I would be grateful for your consideration of these issues.
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Genre: Urban Fantasy, Romance
Publisher: Eve Langlais
Purchase Link: Amazon
The world has changed since Chloe was born. There are more men then women and the law is now encouraging menage relationships. She even has two dads, although the law wasn't around when they first met, it just worked out good for her parents in the in end. Chloe however isn't really looking for two men, as a matter of fact after the end of her last relationship she isn't looking for any men at all. That is until two men set their sights on her.
First there is her new client werewolf Pete. Pete is sexy beyond belief, however Chloe doesn't do clients. Then suddenly her nemesis in the courtroom Anthony decides he's interested. She should really hate Anthony shouldn't she? She keeps losing to him in court.
Both men are really persistent and even when they find out about each other they still keep pursuing her.
Chloe's life is about to get really complicated. Everyone knows that werewolves exist, but suddenly paranormals are coming out of the woodwork. Everything from Pete's neighbor who is a witch to vampires to demons. To make matters worse Chloe can't keep away from either of the two men that are pursuing her.
This story is set in the first person. In some ways I think it would have been done better in the third person point of view. I liked the over all setting and story line. There were some cute and funny scenes from sarcastic Chloe and I loved werewolf Pete. Anthony wasn't exactly one of my favorite characters. I found that there were times when the book slowed down a little and I wanted to hear a little more about the subplot. I felt it didn't quite end. I don't know if this is going to be a series or a second book maybe featuring the BFF, however it would be nice especially if it continued and ended the story line in the subplot.
Forget the single life. In the space of one day, I went from no guys in my life to too many. And neither of them is human. What's a poor girl to do?
According to my best friend, both of them. It is the law after all.
But I'm not ready to settle down in a threesome even if the tax breaks are awesome. Just like I don't want to get involved in the investigation surrounding the gory murder of some supposed witches.
I guess a girl can't always get what she wants--but boy, do my two suitors know how to give me what I need.
Warning: This story contains adult subject matter and language that is probably not suitable for anyone. This is an Urban Fantasy, Werewolf/Vampire Romance (MFM) sprinkled liberally with sarcasm and humor. It may induce giggling and snorting. Reader discretion is advised.


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Branchville, New Jersey Passport Office Information
Residents of Branchville in Sussex County, New Jersey have only a single location from which they can get a passport application sealed at. The passport agent in Branchville can provide you with passport forms or witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you don't need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent). Besides the 1 location there are 308 other locations in the state of New Jersey from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport in Branchville for a least (3) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than (3) weeks we have provided the closest regional passport offices to Branchville, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Branchville.
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Passport Office in Branchville, NJ
Branchville Post Office
1 Broad St
Branchville NJ, 7826
The single passport acceptance agent (local passport office) located in Branchville is listed below:
- Branchville Post Office
1 Broad St
Branchville, NJ 07826
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Augusta Post Office - Augusta - 4.8 Miles
Sussex Post Office - Sussex - 7.2 Miles
Sussex County Clerk's Office - Newton - 8 Miles
Pike County Public Library-Milford Branch - Milford - 8.1 Miles
Pike County Prothonotary's Office - Milford - 8.1 Miles
Newton Post Office - Newton - 8.1 Miles
Milford MPO - Milford - 8.2 Miles
Sparta Post Office - Sparta - 10.7 Miles
Port Jervis Post Office - Port Jervis - 11.3 Miles
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Passport Service for Cities Near BranchvilleResidents of the following closeby cities looking to get a passport should consider using the passport office(s) located in Branchville for document sealing and 3-week passport expediting. Be sure to check other nearby passport offices listed above, as there may be a closer passport office to your city.
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Practical Work Experience in Accountancy Resources
If you are struggling to get an accounting job due to lack of experience on how to do accounting tasks practically, then I would recommend this book. Many people have used it to be able to pass accounting job interviews and secure really good accounting positions.
In this book you will understand the difference between studying accounting in University or college and actually doing it in practice. This practical experience guide will help you master how to do accounting tasks step by step with very clear illustrations and guidance on doing accounting tasks such as all aspects of Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP), processing expense claims, VAT Return preparation, monthend accounting procedures, bank reconciliation, dealing with Accruals & prepayments, doing balance sheet reconciliations and much more.
These resource is a practical experience guide that helps you understand and master Excels most powerful and dynamic function – Pivot tables and also VLOOKUP.
If you would like to enhance and improve your practical accounting analytical skills and knowledge and make yourself more competitive in the job market, then getting "Advanced Excel for Accountants – pivot tables & VLOOKUP" will do it for you. It
In today's competitive accounting job market, Pivot tables is a skill you need to know.
Many of TD&A trainees already have this book and many of them have been able to get jobs in accounting that required knowledge of pivot tables.
This book is for you if you are looking for a job as a financial accountant or have just started working as a financial accountant in the UK.
Many companies are now hiring qualified individuals with accounting education, experience, and certifications to oversee the fiscal services within their companies.
This book is a definitive guide to the practical understanding of what a financial accountant's job role really is and how to do it effectively in a small to medium sized business. Check it out for yourself.
This is a definitive guide for doing the regular day to day tasks of an accounts assistant using Sage 50 Accounts.
One key factor in determining whether you will be hired or turned down for accounting jobs in the UK is your ability to demonstrate and command excellent practical experience.
In this manual, you will learn how to do accounting tasks such as setting up opening balances, processing expenses claims, managing petty cash, recording payroll journals, VAT return preparation, bank reconciliation, credit control and much more in Sage 50 Accounts software. Use this manual to help you learn how to do accounting roles of an accounts assistant, bookkeeper, purchase/sales ledger clerk.
If you are finding it difficult to get an accounting job and are being turned down by recruitment agencies and employers, this handbook will help you solve that problem. This book has a lot of tips and secrets on issues like:
- How to look for accounting jobs in the right places
- Applying for jobs that are sure to lead to an interview
- How to write an eye catching CV
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- How to excel at interviews including how to followup after interviews so that you stand out from the rest of the other candidates.
- How to successfully manage your probation once you are hired and much, much more.
This book is a practical detailed guide on how to prepare, reconcile and submit a VAT return (UK) to HMRC in 5 easy steps.
In very little time you will be able to successfully submit a VAT return to HMRC.
This book has screenshots and guidance notes on how you will exactly go about preparing and submitting the return using both HMRC software and Sage 50 Accounts software.
Correcting errors in your VAT Return after you have already submitted it is also explained and illustrated in this book.
If you are going to be VAT inspected, there are tips and guidance notes in this book on how to successfully manage a VAT inspection.
If you want to learn how to file yearend/annual accounts to HMRC, then this book will be perfect for you.
Each step is illustrated with coloured screen shots in a step by step process of what to do when filing yearend accounts with HMRC.
The simplicity of how the book is laid out makes it really easy to follow when you are filing your yearend/annual accounts to HMRC.
Performing a lookup is an extremely valuable function for any situation where you're dealing with large data sets. Many job adverts for accountants require candidates to have a good working practical experience of using VLOOKUP and this book will definitely help you get that practical working knowledge – That is a guarantee.
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Trailers are the most basic equipment for any business that deals with transporting and hauling goods. Are you looking for this heavy duty attachment part? There are numerous types of trailers available for each need and want. So, here are some aspects that will help you choose the right trailer for your needs.
Size and weight
Figure out the size and amount of weight that you will be loading on your trailer. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is a diversified weight rating and it assumes that the weight of the load is uniformly spread over the trailer bed. According to the load you expect to haul, select a trailer with a slightly more GVWR value. Generally, this rating is not an issue for smaller trailers, still buy one with a higher rating value. For smaller businesses, any trailer of size between 4' X 6' and 7' X 12' utility or ATV trailer. Check owner's manual to find out the maximum strength of the trailers.
To consider any feature, it is necessary to know how you will use your trailer and the amount of weight you will load on it. For a small business, select a single-axle trailer. Single-axle trailers are less expensive and easy to use.
Brakes, lights, and wiring
Prefer electric brakes over hydraulic brakes if you are planning to go for a trailer with brakes. You can also go for trailers that do not have their own brakes and they are to be attached to heavy duty trucks. Choose a trailer that has lights, rather LED lights. Also, pay more attention to the wiring. Make sure the wirings are enclosed so that moisture doesn't get in and create troubles later.
This is one very important feature to consider before choosing your trailer. Go for a trailer that is built with a durable material like steel or aluminum. These materials survive for many years and are free from decaying or rust. Always go for a trailer bigger than your expected load capacity. Trailers with higher load capacity tend to handle the load for a longer period.
Depending on your need and choice, you can select from gooseneck, open or closed trailers. Because you have a small business, carefully consider the size you will need. Buying a bigger trailer can be an expensive affair altogether as it requires more fuel, maintenance, and space. You can get in touch with us for more help to buy the right trailer in Edmonton.
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Helps with: closed mind, unyielding thinking, too disciplined, too responsible, believing there's only one way.
Guidance: Your world has become too monochromatic, too bland and muted. It's time to take the blinders off and see how colorful and vibrant your world is. It's so beautiful and it's waiting there just for you. This will stretch you a bit, but it's time you've had a good stretch!
Affirmation: I open my eyes and see a more vibrant world, waiting just for me.
Application: use gently, a little can go a long way.
inhale and/or diffuse.
Vision: I'm in a crowded marketplace and my eyes are closed. Why are my eyes closed? I have no idea. I know I'm in a large space but inside I feel small, compact and I like it, it's comfortable. Cumin, dressed in colorful robes, tells me to open my eyes and see all the life, all the colors, textures, tastes of the world around me. Cumin tells me it's time to stretch my vision and experience this world. I listen and trust, even though this makes me uncomfortable. My heart starts beating in excitement and not a little nervousness. I open my eyes and am delighted. This is what life can be?!