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I was flipping through the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living (June 2017) and the page with the “All-American” picnic made me drool. Seriously, the picnic section of this issue is like a bunch of foodie centerfolds. This was exactly the inspiration I needed for the picnic I planned to take for opening night of the Hollywood Bowl. Fried chicken, watermelon spears, and an Uncle approved mayonnaise-less potato salad. The showstopper for our family was the chocolate chip streusel brownies. This recipe is the perfect example of two really delicious foods coming together to make something better. The brownie is tender and fudgy and the cookie streusel gets crunchy with a buttery saltiness that cuts the richness of the chocolate brownie. You bake it in a 9×13 inch pan so this recipe is perfect to feed a crowd too. This is going to be my new staple baked good. It’s different enough to be special, but familiar enough that everyone will love it. I can’t wait to host my next open house so I can serve these to all of the people who come in. It will really make the houses I sell feel more homey and inviting.
You could be like Martha and lay your picnic out on a $140 patchwork chambray tablecloth, pack your food in beautiful enamelware containers, and serve your drinks in glass tumblers. I am not like Martha. I snag some salad bar containers when I am grocery shopping and pack everything up in those. They are free, (at least, I’ve never been charged for them and I offer every time) and at Whole Foods they have compostable ones so I don’t even feel guilty for tossing them after we have finished our picnic.
A note about the chocolate that I used for the brownie batter. I like dark, rich chocolate brownies that are not tooth achingly sweet so I adjusted the original recipe and swapped out some of the dark chocolate with unsweetened chocolate.
The perfect combination of fudgy chocolate brownies and crunchy cookies.
1. For the cookie dough: Preheat oven to 350°. Brush a 9-by-13 inch pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
2. In a large heat proof bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking power and salt.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment beat the butter and both sugars on medium speed until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Add half of the flour mixture and mix until combined, scrape the sides of the bowl and add the rest of the flour mixture. Beat just until all of the flour is incorporated. Add the chopped chocolate and mix until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough. Set aside.
4. For the brownie batter: Melt butter and chocolate in the heatproof bowl that you mixed your cookie dough flour in (see I saved you a dish) on medium heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals until the chocolate and butter are just melted. Stir to combine and whisk in the granulated sugar. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Whisk in cocoa powder and salt. Fold in flour with a rubber spatula.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. The batter will be a bit thick. Crumble the cookie dough over the batter. There should be enough to generously top the batter without any brownie peaking through the cookie streusel. Cover the pan with parchment lined foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the brownie has just set. Remove the foil and bake until the cookie streusel is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry (avoid the chocolate chips),about another 25-30 minutes more. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper; cut into 15 squares. These brownies keep really well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. If they aren’t eaten up beforehand.

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i was flipping through the latest issue of martha stewart living (june 2017) and the page with the “all-american” picnic made me drool. seriously, the picnic section of this issue is like a bunch of foodie centerfolds. this was exactly the inspiration i needed for the picnic i planned to take for opening night of the hollywood bowl. fried chicken, watermelon spears, and an uncle approved mayonnaise-less potato salad. the showstopper for our family was the chocolate chip streusel brownies. this recipe is the perfect example of two really delicious foods coming together to make something better. the brownie is tender and fudgy and the cookie streusel gets crunchy with a buttery saltiness that cuts the richness of the chocolate brownie. you bake it in a 9×13 inch pan so this recipe is perfect to feed a crowd too. this is going to be my new staple baked good. it’s different enough to be special, but familiar enough that everyone will love it. i can’t wait to host my next open house so i can serve these to all of the people who come in. it will really make the houses i sell feel more homey and inviting.
you could be like martha and lay your picnic out on a $140 patchwork chambray tablecloth, pack your food in beautiful enamelware containers, and serve your drinks in glass tumblers. i am not like martha. i snag some salad bar containers when i am grocery shopping and pack everything up in those. they are free, (at least, i’ve never been charged for them and i offer every time) and at whole foods they have compostable ones so i don’t even feel guilty for tossing them after we have finished our picnic.
a note about the chocolate that i used for the brownie batter. i like dark, rich chocolate brownies that are not tooth achingly sweet so i adjusted the original recipe and swapped out some of the dark chocolate with unsweetened chocolate.
the perfect combination of fudgy chocolate brownies and crunchy cookies.
1. for the cookie dough: preheat oven to 350°. brush a 9-by-13 inch pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
2. in a large heat proof bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking power and salt.
3. in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment beat the butter and both sugars on medium speed until fluffy. add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. add half of the flour mixture and mix until combined, scrape the sides of the bowl and add the rest of the flour mixture. beat just until all of the flour is incorporated. add the chopped chocolate and mix until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough. set aside.
4. for the brownie batter: melt butter and chocolate in the heatproof bowl that you mixed your cookie dough flour in (see i saved you a dish) on medium heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals until the chocolate and butter are just melted. stir to combine and whisk in the granulated sugar. whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined. whisk in cocoa powder and salt. fold in flour with a rubber spatula.
5. pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. the batter will be a bit thick. crumble the cookie dough over the batter. there should be enough to generously top the batter without any brownie peaking through the cookie streusel. cover the pan with parchment lined foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the brownie has just set. remove the foil and bake until the cookie streusel is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry (avoid the chocolate chips),about another 25-30 minutes more. let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper; cut into 15 squares. these brownies keep really well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. if they aren’t eaten up beforehand.


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Li, TJ ; Qi, YH; Wu, YL ; Zhang, YL; Li, TJ (reprint author), Peking Univ, Ctr High Energy Phys, Beijing 100871, Peoples R China.
Abstract As a candidate of quantum gravity in ultrahigh energy, the (3 + 1)-dimensional Horava-Lifshitz (HL) gravity with critical exponent z not equal 1 indicates anisotropy between time and space at short distance. In the paper, we investigate the most general z = d Horava-Lifshitz gravity in arbitrary spatial dimension d, with a generic dynamical Ricci flow parameter. and a detailed balance violation parameter epsilon. In arbitrary dimensional generalized HLd+1 gravity with z >= d at long distance, we study the topological neutral black hole solutions with general lambda in z = d HLd+1, as well as the topological charged black holes with lambda = 1 in z = d HLd+1. The HL gravity in the Lagrangian formulation is adopted, while in the Hamiltonian formulation, it reduces to Dirac-De Witt's canonical gravity with lambda = 1. In particular, the topological charged black holes in z = 5 HL6, z = 4 HL5, z = 3, 4 HL4, and z = 2 HL3 with lambda = 1 are solved. Their asymptotical behaviors near the infinite boundary and near the horizon are explored, respectively. We also study the behavior of the topological black holes in the (d + 1)-dimensional HL gravity with U(1) gauge field in the zero temperature limit and finite temperature limit, respectively. Thermodynamics of the topological charged black holes with lambda = 1, including temperature, entropy, heat capacity, and free energy are evaluated.
Corresponding Author Li, TJ (reprint author), Peking Univ, Ctr High Energy Phys, Beijing 100871, Peoples R China.
GB/T 7714 Li, TJ,Qi, YH,Wu, YL,et al. Topological charged black holes in generalized Horava-Lifshitz gravity[J]. PHYSICAL REVIEW D,2014,90(12):124070.
APA Li, TJ,Qi, YH,Wu, YL,Zhang, YL,&Li, TJ .(2014).Topological charged black holes in generalized Horava-Lifshitz gravity.PHYSICAL REVIEW D,90(12),124070.
MLA Li, TJ,et al."Topological charged black holes in generalized Horava-Lifshitz gravity".PHYSICAL REVIEW D 90.12(2014):124070.

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li, tj ; qi, yh; wu, yl ; zhang, yl; li, tj (reprint author), peking univ, ctr high energy phys, beijing 100871, peoples r china.
abstract as a candidate of quantum gravity in ultrahigh energy, the (3 + 1)-dimensional horava-lifshitz (hl) gravity with critical exponent z not equal 1 indicates anisotropy between time and space at short distance. in the paper, we investigate the most general z = d horava-lifshitz gravity in arbitrary spatial dimension d, with a generic dynamical ricci flow parameter. and a detailed balance violation parameter epsilon. in arbitrary dimensional generalized hld+1 gravity with z >= d at long distance, we study the topological neutral black hole solutions with general lambda in z = d hld+1, as well as the topological charged black holes with lambda = 1 in z = d hld+1. the hl gravity in the lagrangian formulation is adopted, while in the hamiltonian formulation, it reduces to dirac-de witt's canonical gravity with lambda = 1. in particular, the topological charged black holes in z = 5 hl6, z = 4 hl5, z = 3, 4 hl4, and z = 2 hl3 with lambda = 1 are solved. their asymptotical behaviors near the infinite boundary and near the horizon are explored, respectively. we also study the behavior of the topological black holes in the (d + 1)-dimensional hl gravity with u(1) gauge field in the zero temperature limit and finite temperature limit, respectively. thermodynamics of the topological charged black holes with lambda = 1, including temperature, entropy, heat capacity, and free energy are evaluated.
corresponding author li, tj (reprint author), peking univ, ctr high energy phys, beijing 100871, peoples r china.
gb/t 7714 li, tj,qi, yh,wu, yl,et al. topological charged black holes in generalized horava-lifshitz gravity[j]. physical review d,2014,90(12):124070.
apa li, tj,qi, yh,wu, yl,zhang, yl,&li, tj .(2014).topological charged black holes in generalized horava-lifshitz gravity.physical review d,90(12),124070.
mla li, tj,et al."topological charged black holes in generalized horava-lifshitz gravity".physical review d 90.12(2014):124070.


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I have been busy today listing all sorts of vintage goodies in my etsy shop!
Head on over (link at the top of this page) and check them out!!!
Oh love all the new goodies! Loveeeeee the bee skep too!
I don't see those amazing "all you need is love" signs! ;) I am still interested in those if you can contact me when you have a chance, I would so appreciate it. :) Thank you!

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i have been busy today listing all sorts of vintage goodies in my etsy shop!
head on over (link at the top of this page) and check them out!!!
oh love all the new goodies! loveeeeee the bee skep too!
i don't see those amazing "all you need is love" signs! ;) i am still interested in those if you can contact me when you have a chance, i would so appreciate it. :) thank you!


text: Sci-fi scene. The colony of the future on the moon. Astronaut walking on the moon.

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For over a decade we've been seen a useful source in the motorcycle industry press for our maps and knowledge of events.
Biker InCite® Maps are now part of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's Digital Map Collection.
Laconia 2007 Rally review article, written by Biker InCite® for Cycle Source Magazine.
March Issue of V-Twin Magazine, the Daytona Survival Guide 2007.
2007 August Issues of V-Twin and Easyriders Magazines, the Sturgis Survival Guide.
March 2006 Issue of Biker Magazine.
We at Biker InCite® are often referred to in the biker press as a handy resource for those who are always on the lookout for places to ride to .

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for over a decade we've been seen a useful source in the motorcycle industry press for our maps and knowledge of events.
biker incite® maps are now part of the university of wisconsin milwaukee's digital map collection.
laconia 2007 rally review article, written by biker incite® for cycle source magazine.
march issue of v-twin magazine, the daytona survival guide 2007.
2007 august issues of v-twin and easyriders magazines, the sturgis survival guide.
march 2006 issue of biker magazine.
we at biker incite® are often referred to in the biker press as a handy resource for those who are always on the lookout for places to ride to .


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On or before March 21, Google Security researcher Neel Mehta discovered the Heartbleed bug, which affects any website using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) tool OpenSSL, versions 1.01 through 1.01f. On April 7, the discovery went public on the Heartbleed.com website, and the Internet exploded with dire warnings of worst-case scenarios.
What is Heartbleed, how does it work, and what can companies do to protect themselves?
It didn’t take much to make many of the world’s most popular websites — including Google, Yahoo, Amazon and YouTube — vulnerable to malicious attacks via OpenSSL, as reported by Mashable. But to understand the reach and the potential repercussions of this bug, we need to back up.
In the beginning, there was the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and it was good. Next came Transport Layer Security (TLS), and it, too, was good. Together, these protocols handle the encryption keys necessary for website servers and user computers to safely communicate.
OpenSSL evolved as a set of open-source tools that let developers easily integrate SSL/TLS functionality into their websites or web applications. Major Linux deployments, such as Debian, Suse and Red Hat, use OpenSSL, as do popular server platforms Apache and Nginx.
So what went wrong? According to Engadget, version 1.01 of OpenSSL, which was released on April 19, 2012, had a small flaw in its “heartbeat” function. Heartbeat is like a call-and-answer for user machines and web servers: When you access a website, your computer sends out a heartbeat request to the server. It responds, and your computer knows the server is listening and ready for your request.
The Heartbleed bug — superbly explained by this XKCD comic — happens when the requesting computer asks for extra information, causing the server to spit out up to 65,536 bytes of memory. The result? Not only do you get the response you wanted, but you get a host of other — theoretically protected — data as well.
Initial reports stated that up to 60 percent of all Internet servers had the Heartbleed bug, but that estimate has since been downgraded to 17.5 percent or less. But even with less than one-fifth of the World Wide Web compromised, the bug could have major impact.
Theft of personal data is one problem. The Canada Revenue Agency reported that social insurance numbers (SIN) belonging to 900 Canadians were stolen, thanks to Heartbleed. Much like Social Security numbers, the SINs could be used to create fake credit card accounts or obtain fake identification.
In addition, companies are now grappling with the problem of SSL certificates. Using Heartbleed, hackers can steal and spoof the identity of trusted sites, leading users to provide personal information under the guise of security. But as a recent Washington Post article points out, revoking all current SSL certificates and issuing new ones could force web browsers to download massive files just to access a single site.
What’s the Fix for Heartbleed?
On April 11, network provider Akamai, which handles nearly a third of the world’s Internet traffic, reported that it had patched Heartbleed. The company later recanted, saying a bug in the patch only addressed three of six RSA key values. OpenSSL, for its part, released version 1.01g on April 7, which fixed the toolkit’s vulnerability.
But the availability of this upgrade doesn’t mean every server is safe, so businesses must now take three steps to protect their privacy.
First, make sure your web host has upgraded OpenSSL to the latest version. Next, examine any SSL certificates to see whether they should be revoked — if expiration is near, the certificates can wait. Finally, change passwords at every level of your organization; consider password managers, such as LastPass or Dashlane, to make sure login credentials are regularly changed.
Don’t bleed out private information — get patched, change your passwords and stay ahead of Heartbleed.

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on or before march 21, google security researcher neel mehta discovered the heartbleed bug, which affects any website using the secure sockets layer (ssl) tool openssl, versions 1.01 through 1.01f. on april 7, the discovery went public on the heartbleed.com website, and the internet exploded with dire warnings of worst-case scenarios.
what is heartbleed, how does it work, and what can companies do to protect themselves?
it didn’t take much to make many of the world’s most popular websites — including google, yahoo, amazon and youtube — vulnerable to malicious attacks via openssl, as reported by mashable. but to understand the reach and the potential repercussions of this bug, we need to back up.
in the beginning, there was the secure sockets layer (ssl), and it was good. next came transport layer security (tls), and it, too, was good. together, these protocols handle the encryption keys necessary for website servers and user computers to safely communicate.
openssl evolved as a set of open-source tools that let developers easily integrate ssl/tls functionality into their websites or web applications. major linux deployments, such as debian, suse and red hat, use openssl, as do popular server platforms apache and nginx.
so what went wrong? according to engadget, version 1.01 of openssl, which was released on april 19, 2012, had a small flaw in its “heartbeat” function. heartbeat is like a call-and-answer for user machines and web servers: when you access a website, your computer sends out a heartbeat request to the server. it responds, and your computer knows the server is listening and ready for your request.
the heartbleed bug — superbly explained by this xkcd comic — happens when the requesting computer asks for extra information, causing the server to spit out up to 65,536 bytes of memory. the result? not only do you get the response you wanted, but you get a host of other — theoretically protected — data as well.
initial reports stated that up to 60 percent of all internet servers had the heartbleed bug, but that estimate has since been downgraded to 17.5 percent or less. but even with less than one-fifth of the world wide web compromised, the bug could have major impact.
theft of personal data is one problem. the canada revenue agency reported that social insurance numbers (sin) belonging to 900 canadians were stolen, thanks to heartbleed. much like social security numbers, the sins could be used to create fake credit card accounts or obtain fake identification.
in addition, companies are now grappling with the problem of ssl certificates. using heartbleed, hackers can steal and spoof the identity of trusted sites, leading users to provide personal information under the guise of security. but as a recent washington post article points out, revoking all current ssl certificates and issuing new ones could force web browsers to download massive files just to access a single site.
what’s the fix for heartbleed?
on april 11, network provider akamai, which handles nearly a third of the world’s internet traffic, reported that it had patched heartbleed. the company later recanted, saying a bug in the patch only addressed three of six rsa key values. openssl, for its part, released version 1.01g on april 7, which fixed the toolkit’s vulnerability.
but the availability of this upgrade doesn’t mean every server is safe, so businesses must now take three steps to protect their privacy.
first, make sure your web host has upgraded openssl to the latest version. next, examine any ssl certificates to see whether they should be revoked — if expiration is near, the certificates can wait. finally, change passwords at every level of your organization; consider password managers, such as lastpass or dashlane, to make sure login credentials are regularly changed.
don’t bleed out private information — get patched, change your passwords and stay ahead of heartbleed.


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Mercator Gold plc, the diversified mineral development company, is pleased to announce a placing (“the Placing") of up to 120 million new ordinary shares of 0.1p each ("the Placing Shares") at a price of 1p per share to raise up to £1.2 million before costs.
Daniel Stewart & Company plc, nominated adviser and co-broker to Mercator, acted with Old Park Lane Capital plc, co-broker to the Company, in the Placing, which is conditional upon, inter alia, admission of the Placing Shares to trading on AIM.
Application has been made for the admission of the Placing Shares to AIM effective 18 May 2010, following which the Company will have 289,250,562 ordinary shares in issue. The Placing Shares will rank pari passu in all respects with the ordinary shares of the Company currently traded on AIM.
In addition, the Company will grant up to 22 million warrants to placees in the placing announced on 15 March 2010. Each warrant shall be exercisable to acquire one new ordinary share of the Company at a price of 1p per share for up to 12 months.
The net proceeds of the Placing will enable the Company to continue implementing its stated strategy of adding, and where appropriate, realising value from its existing portfolio of assets whilst taking advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
The directors caution that in view of the convertible loan notes redeemable in October 2010, the proceeds of the Placing may not be sufficient to provide the Company with working capital for the next 12 months. It may be necessary for further capital to be raised during 2010, and there can be no certainty as to whether such capital will be available or as to the price at which it may be available.
However, the working capital position of the Company may be strengthened by the sale of assets, and potential means by which the convertible loan notes may be refinanced are being investigated.
The Company has also entered into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with YA Global Master SPV, Ltd. (as announced on 19 April, 2010), under which YA Global has agreed to purchase up to a maximum of £4 million worth of new ordinary shares of the Company over a period of up to 30 months, subject to certain conditions and limitations.

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mercator gold plc, the diversified mineral development company, is pleased to announce a placing (“the placing") of up to 120 million new ordinary shares of 0.1p each ("the placing shares") at a price of 1p per share to raise up to £1.2 million before costs.
daniel stewart & company plc, nominated adviser and co-broker to mercator, acted with old park lane capital plc, co-broker to the company, in the placing, which is conditional upon, inter alia, admission of the placing shares to trading on aim.
application has been made for the admission of the placing shares to aim effective 18 may 2010, following which the company will have 289,250,562 ordinary shares in issue. the placing shares will rank pari passu in all respects with the ordinary shares of the company currently traded on aim.
in addition, the company will grant up to 22 million warrants to placees in the placing announced on 15 march 2010. each warrant shall be exercisable to acquire one new ordinary share of the company at a price of 1p per share for up to 12 months.
the net proceeds of the placing will enable the company to continue implementing its stated strategy of adding, and where appropriate, realising value from its existing portfolio of assets whilst taking advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
the directors caution that in view of the convertible loan notes redeemable in october 2010, the proceeds of the placing may not be sufficient to provide the company with working capital for the next 12 months. it may be necessary for further capital to be raised during 2010, and there can be no certainty as to whether such capital will be available or as to the price at which it may be available.
however, the working capital position of the company may be strengthened by the sale of assets, and potential means by which the convertible loan notes may be refinanced are being investigated.
the company has also entered into a standby equity distribution agreement with ya global master spv, ltd. (as announced on 19 april, 2010), under which ya global has agreed to purchase up to a maximum of £4 million worth of new ordinary shares of the company over a period of up to 30 months, subject to certain conditions and limitations.


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If your application for a travel pass has been refused you have the right to appeal.
You cannot appeal against a refusal on low income grounds.
Before making your appeal, please read the appeals guide.
Your application will be reviewed by the appeals panel, who will inform you of their decision in writing.

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if your application for a travel pass has been refused you have the right to appeal.
you cannot appeal against a refusal on low income grounds.
before making your appeal, please read the appeals guide.
your application will be reviewed by the appeals panel, who will inform you of their decision in writing.


text: Super Savings! Up to 40% off on Hiking & Trekking at Stuart Pynoo. Top brands include Merrell, Timberland, Columbia, adidas, KEEN, Bates, adidas outdoor, Teva, Propét, CAMEL CROWN, & Skechers. Hurry! Limited time offers. Offers valid only while supplies last.

lowercased: super savings! up to 40% off on hiking & trekking at stuart pynoo. top brands include merrell, timberland, columbia, adidas, keen, bates, adidas outdoor, teva, propét, camel crown, & skechers. hurry! limited time offers. offers valid only while supplies last.


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I just had lunch with a fat kid who took up running for laughs. He made the U.S. Olympic marathon team. Now, he’s a popular and influential running coach. And this week, after following him to the Whole Foods salad bar where he filled his plate with black-eyed peas and steamed vegetables, he and I trampled the 18-49 year old demo.
The marathon runner I had lunch with is Jeff Galloway. When Galloway was a kid, his father was in the Navy so the family moved a lot. 13 schools by the time he reached 7th grade.
When they settled for good in Atlanta, 13-year-old Jeff Galloway’s school required the boys to choose a sport.
Galloway’s story might have ended there – an overweight kid hiding in the woods. But some of the older kids who he liked on the team insisted he come running with them.

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i just had lunch with a fat kid who took up running for laughs. he made the u.s. olympic marathon team. now, he’s a popular and influential running coach. and this week, after following him to the whole foods salad bar where he filled his plate with black-eyed peas and steamed vegetables, he and i trampled the 18-49 year old demo.
the marathon runner i had lunch with is jeff galloway. when galloway was a kid, his father was in the navy so the family moved a lot. 13 schools by the time he reached 7th grade.
when they settled for good in atlanta, 13-year-old jeff galloway’s school required the boys to choose a sport.
galloway’s story might have ended there – an overweight kid hiding in the woods. but some of the older kids who he liked on the team insisted he come running with them.


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Our team of qualified and experienced researchers spent month reviewing every cream imaginable and let our site visitors to rate and review the products they've used.
Good luck! We hope you find the best product to get rid of stretch marks for good!
Skinception Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy is a topical cream that aims to prevent and/or reduce the appearance of stretch marks through the use of a potent formulation and scientifically proven, natural ingredients.
The cream itself is manufactured by Leading Edge Health, a company that has specialized in beauty and health care products for men and women for over a decade.
Trilastin-SR is a cream that promises to repair and prevent damaged skin caused by over-stretching. This product is a newly developed treatment and is a newly improved version of Trilastin, the stretch mark cream made famous by TV personality and model Tyra Banks.
Trilastin-SR promises significant reduction on stretch marks and skin discoloration within thirty days. It also increases the elasticity and the resiliency of the skin, protecting it from further damage.
Mederma Stretch Mark Therapy is a topical cream application that contains numerous ingredients in order to reduce and improve the appearance of stretch marks. It claims to reduce the appearance of stretch marks in as little as twelve weeks of continuous use. It is made by Mederma, a popular brand for scar treatments.

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our team of qualified and experienced researchers spent month reviewing every cream imaginable and let our site visitors to rate and review the products they've used.
good luck! we hope you find the best product to get rid of stretch marks for good!
skinception intensive stretch mark therapy is a topical cream that aims to prevent and/or reduce the appearance of stretch marks through the use of a potent formulation and scientifically proven, natural ingredients.
the cream itself is manufactured by leading edge health, a company that has specialized in beauty and health care products for men and women for over a decade.
trilastin-sr is a cream that promises to repair and prevent damaged skin caused by over-stretching. this product is a newly developed treatment and is a newly improved version of trilastin, the stretch mark cream made famous by tv personality and model tyra banks.
trilastin-sr promises significant reduction on stretch marks and skin discoloration within thirty days. it also increases the elasticity and the resiliency of the skin, protecting it from further damage.
mederma stretch mark therapy is a topical cream application that contains numerous ingredients in order to reduce and improve the appearance of stretch marks. it claims to reduce the appearance of stretch marks in as little as twelve weeks of continuous use. it is made by mederma, a popular brand for scar treatments.


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Last time I have shown how to employ ticking/unticking of checkboxes on Grid with AllowCellSelection = .F. via utilizing MouseDown event of Grid. So what makes this different than the first trick? The first trick relies on Relative Column of Grid. And this poses a problem when the columns are reordered via dragging into new position as Relative Column will then change.
So it is not that foolproof and only will work when you don't rearrange the column orders. This one though fixes that as this is no longer based on the relative column's position but will be basing on the ControlSource of that column.
I have added a WAIT WINDOW here so you can visually see that it does change the proper underlying field. Hope this comes useful to you! Cheers!

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last time i have shown how to employ ticking/unticking of checkboxes on grid with allowcellselection = .f. via utilizing mousedown event of grid. so what makes this different than the first trick? the first trick relies on relative column of grid. and this poses a problem when the columns are reordered via dragging into new position as relative column will then change.
so it is not that foolproof and only will work when you don't rearrange the column orders. this one though fixes that as this is no longer based on the relative column's position but will be basing on the controlsource of that column.
i have added a wait window here so you can visually see that it does change the proper underlying field. hope this comes useful to you! cheers!


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Letting go and feeling the spirit of the dance.
Since 1958, the Sacred Dance Guild Journal (sdgjournal.wordpress.com) has published informative articles on the current practice and rich history of sacred dance, as well as choreographic notes, SDG news, and SDG member profiles.
The SDG Journal is an important resource exclusively dedicated to sacred dance. Since 2013, it has been publicly and freely available online – a tangible way the SDG furthers its mission to promote dance as a sacred art.
The SDG Journal accepts articles from SDG members and invited guests.
Articles must be at least 100 characters long.
Authors are encouraged to include an image to accompany their article.
For articles of a scholarly nature, please use MLA style for citations and bibliography.
No submission deadline – articles are accepted and published on an ongoing basis.
For more information, see sdgjournal.wordpress.com/about.
From 1958 to 2008, the SDG Journal was printed regularly (two to four issues annually) and mailed to all SDG members. Beginning in 2009, the SDG Journal was published electronically, with biannual issues distributed to SDG members only.
In 2013, the SDG Journal was moved to an open, online platform and is now available to all. In this format, articles are accepted and published on an ongoing basis.

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letting go and feeling the spirit of the dance.
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As you can see, I am are very nimble but not very nice (indeed this is not the truth, are the others who do not understand me!). My Ability is Fluttering, so the presence of other characters in the squares I am moving through does not hinder my movement.
As Advantage I have drawn Wealth, which allows me to replenish the cards in my hand up to a maximum of 5 instead of 4 at the end of the turn. It is a great advantage, that will surely attract the wrath of the other playmates so I will probably be an easy target for their revenge.
These are the 4 starting cards in my hand.

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as you can see, i am are very nimble but not very nice (indeed this is not the truth, are the others who do not understand me!). my ability is fluttering, so the presence of other characters in the squares i am moving through does not hinder my movement.
as advantage i have drawn wealth, which allows me to replenish the cards in my hand up to a maximum of 5 instead of 4 at the end of the turn. it is a great advantage, that will surely attract the wrath of the other playmates so i will probably be an easy target for their revenge.
these are the 4 starting cards in my hand.


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What is quality improvement? Definition and examples?
Quality improvement refers to the combined and unceasing efforts of everybody in a company to make everything about it, especially its production process, better. It is a systematic approach to the elimination or reduction of rework, waste, and losses in the production process.
Put simply, quality improvement (QI) refers to methods to improve the production process. It requires getting rid of or changing parts of the process that do not function optimally.
In manufacturing, for example, the term nearly always refers to the production process. However, management can target any part of a company or organization for QI.
There are several different methods for quality improvement. They cover people-based improvement, process improvement, and product improvement.
QI exists in all industries. However, we read about it more in the healthcare sector. If you search ‘quality improvement’ in Google, you will notice that the first two pages consist almost entirely of healthcare organizations.
“The systematic approach to reduction or elimination of waste, rework, and losses in production process.
There are several different quality improvement methods. Many people say it is best to combine some of them.
Quality control or QC is a system in manufacturing for maintaining standards. Inspectors examine the final product to make sure it meets standards and specifications. When the company provides a service, the inspector checks the end results.
Quality assurance or QA is a program for the systematic monitoring of different aspects of production. We also use QA for projects and services. QC occurs after the finished product is completed, while QA happens before.
Quality improvement or QI focuses on improving the production process. However, the target could be any part of an organization.
One vital ingredient in successful and sustained improvement is how changes are introduced and implemented. “Taking a consistent approach is key,” says the Health Foundation.
The Health Foundation adds that it is important to adopt a combination of approaches to ensure improvements. This is especially the case in healthcare.
Quality planning or QP refers to the process of identifying which quality standards to focus on and then determine what to do.

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what is quality improvement? definition and examples?
quality improvement refers to the combined and unceasing efforts of everybody in a company to make everything about it, especially its production process, better. it is a systematic approach to the elimination or reduction of rework, waste, and losses in the production process.
put simply, quality improvement (qi) refers to methods to improve the production process. it requires getting rid of or changing parts of the process that do not function optimally.
in manufacturing, for example, the term nearly always refers to the production process. however, management can target any part of a company or organization for qi.
there are several different methods for quality improvement. they cover people-based improvement, process improvement, and product improvement.
qi exists in all industries. however, we read about it more in the healthcare sector. if you search ‘quality improvement’ in google, you will notice that the first two pages consist almost entirely of healthcare organizations.
“the systematic approach to reduction or elimination of waste, rework, and losses in production process.
there are several different quality improvement methods. many people say it is best to combine some of them.
quality control or qc is a system in manufacturing for maintaining standards. inspectors examine the final product to make sure it meets standards and specifications. when the company provides a service, the inspector checks the end results.
quality assurance or qa is a program for the systematic monitoring of different aspects of production. we also use qa for projects and services. qc occurs after the finished product is completed, while qa happens before.
quality improvement or qi focuses on improving the production process. however, the target could be any part of an organization.
one vital ingredient in successful and sustained improvement is how changes are introduced and implemented. “taking a consistent approach is key,” says the health foundation.
the health foundation adds that it is important to adopt a combination of approaches to ensure improvements. this is especially the case in healthcare.
quality planning or qp refers to the process of identifying which quality standards to focus on and then determine what to do.


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Do you have a yacht or powerboat that you simply do not use all through the season?
Our Charter Yacht Management Programme is for you!
» Increase in resale value as your boat does not deteriorate.
The Charter Yacht Management Programme allows you to pay all the costs relating to your yacht’s upkeep which, with our skills, experience and knowledge are kept to a minimum.
Together with his team, our CEO, Ian MacPherson, will professionally manage and maintain your yacht. Ian has run charter operations for Sunsail for over 30 years in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Vancouver. The team consists of people who have operated yacht charters around the world, and with years of experience in the boating industry and boat charter management, they can ensure you that your vessel is maintained to the highest standard.
Based in Stones Boatyard, the team enjoy an excellent on-site full service facility with a new 83 ton travel lift and a large workshop.
Read the article in Waggoner Cruising Guide about Charter Yacht Management.

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do you have a yacht or powerboat that you simply do not use all through the season?
our charter yacht management programme is for you!
» increase in resale value as your boat does not deteriorate.
the charter yacht management programme allows you to pay all the costs relating to your yacht’s upkeep which, with our skills, experience and knowledge are kept to a minimum.
together with his team, our ceo, ian macpherson, will professionally manage and maintain your yacht. ian has run charter operations for sunsail for over 30 years in the caribbean, the mediterranean and vancouver. the team consists of people who have operated yacht charters around the world, and with years of experience in the boating industry and boat charter management, they can ensure you that your vessel is maintained to the highest standard.
based in stones boatyard, the team enjoy an excellent on-site full service facility with a new 83 ton travel lift and a large workshop.
read the article in waggoner cruising guide about charter yacht management.


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Details: While picking up his stolen vehicle from a police impound lot, Miller was arrested for an outstanding warrant stemming from an unpaid traffic ticket. Miller was also accused of failing to provide proof of insurance and for having ‘fictitious’ license plates.
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details: while picking up his stolen vehicle from a police impound lot, miller was arrested for an outstanding warrant stemming from an unpaid traffic ticket. miller was also accused of failing to provide proof of insurance and for having ‘fictitious’ license plates.
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While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Decatur] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments.
Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do to avoid foreclosure in Decatur. It’s important to remember that moving quickly is absolutely paramount, and could save your credit rating and your home.
So lets dive in on a couple quick tips on possibly how to avoid foreclosure in Decatur with your home.
Many people simply give up and walk away from their home. There are even areas of Decatur have begun to resemble ghost towns, as the economy has impacted residents significantly.
• Negotiate with your mortgage lender. Banks and other financial institutions are well aware that citizens of Decatur are struggling. If you haven’t missed a payment yet, you may have some leverage to renegotiate the terms of your loan. Banks don’t like foreclosing on homes, and many will work with you if you aren’t too far behind. You may be offered forbearance, or even a full loan modification.
We understand that the possibility of losing your home can be stressful. You aren’t alone. Citizens all over Decatur are going through the same troubles. Foreclosure can have a lasting effect on your financial life, and it’s important to move quickly and take advantage of any options available. You could save both your credit rating and remain in your home.

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while the housing market is rebounding, many people in decatur] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments.
thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do to avoid foreclosure in decatur. it’s important to remember that moving quickly is absolutely paramount, and could save your credit rating and your home.
so lets dive in on a couple quick tips on possibly how to avoid foreclosure in decatur with your home.
many people simply give up and walk away from their home. there are even areas of decatur have begun to resemble ghost towns, as the economy has impacted residents significantly.
• negotiate with your mortgage lender. banks and other financial institutions are well aware that citizens of decatur are struggling. if you haven’t missed a payment yet, you may have some leverage to renegotiate the terms of your loan. banks don’t like foreclosing on homes, and many will work with you if you aren’t too far behind. you may be offered forbearance, or even a full loan modification.
we understand that the possibility of losing your home can be stressful. you aren’t alone. citizens all over decatur are going through the same troubles. foreclosure can have a lasting effect on your financial life, and it’s important to move quickly and take advantage of any options available. you could save both your credit rating and remain in your home.


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Can I edit the order details of a received Stock Order? – How can we help?
Can I edit the order details of a received Stock Order?
No - the order details of a received Stock Order cannot be modified.

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can i edit the order details of a received stock order? – how can we help?
can i edit the order details of a received stock order?
no - the order details of a received stock order cannot be modified.


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Pakistanâ€™s senior director Naeem Tahir and his son Ali Tahir have claimed their upcoming drama serial â€œSamjhota Expressâ€ to be the biggest drama serial of Pakistan.
Pakistan’s senior director Naeem Tahir and his son Ali Tahir have claimed their upcoming drama serial “Samjhota Express” to be the biggest drama serial of Pakistan.
Naeem Tahir and his son Ali Tahir started working on drama serial “Samjhota Express” under their production house Tahir Entertainments in 2010. The story of the drama is written by Naeem Tahir whereas it is directed and produced by Ali Tahir.
According to Ali Tahir, “Samjhota Express is going to be a mega serial of Pakistan’s drama history ever. It took two years to complete the drama and it includes a big animation, big cast, number of locations and a setting of another country. There was also a great creativity margin with a big production. The drama serial “Samjhota Express” is set to hit the screens very soon."
The cast of drama serial “Samjhota Express” includes Noman Ijaz, Zeba Bakhtiar, Qawi Khan, Sajid Hassan, Nayyar Ijaz, Asma Abbas, Umair Rana, Naeem Tahir and his both sons Ali Tahir and Hollywood star Farhan Tahir (known for appearing in many Hollywood films there).

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pakistanâ€™s senior director naeem tahir and his son ali tahir have claimed their upcoming drama serial â€œsamjhota expressâ€ to be the biggest drama serial of pakistan.
pakistan’s senior director naeem tahir and his son ali tahir have claimed their upcoming drama serial “samjhota express” to be the biggest drama serial of pakistan.
naeem tahir and his son ali tahir started working on drama serial “samjhota express” under their production house tahir entertainments in 2010. the story of the drama is written by naeem tahir whereas it is directed and produced by ali tahir.
according to ali tahir, “samjhota express is going to be a mega serial of pakistan’s drama history ever. it took two years to complete the drama and it includes a big animation, big cast, number of locations and a setting of another country. there was also a great creativity margin with a big production. the drama serial “samjhota express” is set to hit the screens very soon."
the cast of drama serial “samjhota express” includes noman ijaz, zeba bakhtiar, qawi khan, sajid hassan, nayyar ijaz, asma abbas, umair rana, naeem tahir and his both sons ali tahir and hollywood star farhan tahir (known for appearing in many hollywood films there).


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Building a great swing: A good takeaway can be the difference between the tall grass and the middle of the fairway.
Alternatively, they might even push and lift the club outside as they swing away from the ball. (See Photo 2.) Either of these movements in the takeaway makes it difficult to achieve an “on-plane” club position at the top of the swing.
Lay a club on the ground about a foot behind the ball. Make sure the grip end of the club points through the ball and directly at your target. The club will help you visualize the target line and set-up to the ball. More importantly, it serves as a reference point to help you make a proper movement away from the ball.
As you commence the takeaway, you are aiming to have the club head travel over the shaft and gradually move to the inside. (See Photo 3.) If your normal takeaway is to the inside, it will feel like the club is moving outside the target line. If you start the club back on an outside path, it will feel as if the club is moving inside the target Line.
During the backswing, the goal is to have an imaginary line always extending to the shaft on the ground. (See Photo 4.) If you take the club back on an inside path, your club won’t be able to go over the shaft on the ground.

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building a great swing: a good takeaway can be the difference between the tall grass and the middle of the fairway.
alternatively, they might even push and lift the club outside as they swing away from the ball. (see photo 2.) either of these movements in the takeaway makes it difficult to achieve an “on-plane” club position at the top of the swing.
lay a club on the ground about a foot behind the ball. make sure the grip end of the club points through the ball and directly at your target. the club will help you visualize the target line and set-up to the ball. more importantly, it serves as a reference point to help you make a proper movement away from the ball.
as you commence the takeaway, you are aiming to have the club head travel over the shaft and gradually move to the inside. (see photo 3.) if your normal takeaway is to the inside, it will feel like the club is moving outside the target line. if you start the club back on an outside path, it will feel as if the club is moving inside the target line.
during the backswing, the goal is to have an imaginary line always extending to the shaft on the ground. (see photo 4.) if you take the club back on an inside path, your club won’t be able to go over the shaft on the ground.


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Thank you for your kind response to the last post. It remains an honor to serve both you and the men and women with whom you have served, along with those from long before your time and those from afterward.
So let’s start talking today about cleaning up as much as possible The War Within, that toxic contamination in your emotional pool. I had thought that I’d be able to complete my thoughts in one more post, but I will again have to divide the ideas into two posts.
Put simply, you’re going to have to filter out as much of The War Within, the contamination, as is possible, which means that you’re going to have to get close to it, grab it, pull it out, and look at it for what it is, all for the purpose of letting the toxins seep out of the contaminants so that you can then put the contaminants aside on a shelf you’re going to have to build on the observation deck, where they will remain, to be looked at appropriate times, but without the stench.
In other words, the contaminants–the memories of the experiences–will always, to a certain extent, remain. The good news? They just don’t have to remain within your emotional pool.
For that whole process to happen, however, the toxins–the pain, the rage, the horror–they must find release. The questions is not whether they can be released. The question is to where they should be released. Your mission can succeed; you simply have to accomplish it in the right locale.
OK, so after all that metaphor, how do we translate that into real life?
The problem with any trauma–but especially with combat trauma–is that the experience itself can be so overwhelming (and given the high, natural emotional intensity of most combat veterans, heightened by the adrenaline surge of combat engagement, so “neuron-imprinting”), the traumatic experiences, if you will, “bypass language” and simply exist as raw sensory experience and emotion. In all their horrific Truth, they are “without words.” I’m sure that you, like many of your brothers and sisters in combat, struggle day-in and day-out with so many such experiences that just “were” when they happened and still “are” to this very moment. Nothing else, up to this point, can be said about them.
The first order of business: acknowledging where the full Truth should not be put into words.
Always remember: it’s not the telling per se of the trauma that makes the difference. It’s the telling of it with the right person. If you find the right person, don’t worry: you’ll find the right time.
Now, the hard part . . .
You have my full permission to tell your spouse, your lover, your family, your friends the following, which, for most combat veterans, is the truth and nothing-but the truth, and feel free to put the blame on me: the RIGHT PERSON IS RARELY, IF EVER, THE ONES YOU LOVE MOST DEEPLY IN YOUR DAILY LIVES.
You know better. So do I.
Sometimes the horror of War so changes a warrior, that warrior cannot speak the Truth of War to those with whom he or she wishes to return to live the remainder of his or her life.
It is not, as Jack Nicholson so famously shouted to Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men, that “You can’t handle the truth!” It’s not about the strength of the spouse, the parent, the child, the friend, i.e., your strength. It’s about what happens when the realities of War infiltrate a relationship, any relationship.
War spreads its toxins to whoever gets close to its contaminants. In many ways, you know this already, for all households of combat veterans have, at least to some degree, experienced War’s poisons.
As every combat veteran knows, though, “to some degree” isn’t even close to the full degree.
Instead, for true healing to occur, those toxins have to “sit within a relationship, but not overwhelm it,” i.e., the listener has to feel what the combat veteran is saying, but must not “absorb” the pain. Instead, both veteran and listener must reach a point where each can acknowledge the ultimate Truth, i.e., how rotten life can be, and then come to some moral/spiritual/existential peace with that Truth. One can never be “at peace” with how rotten Life can be. One can, however, find enough peace to live a meaningful-enough life in spite of that Truth. The toxins do not go away, but no longer does the combat veteran have to be alone with them.
Think of it this way: the toxins–all those painful emotions of despair, rage, horror–“lie on the ground” between the listener and the veteran, no longer hurting the veteran, not hurting the listener, but not exactly going away either.
The closest Real Life example I can give is how two people feel about each other after a break-up that has been hard, but that has not made the two people hate each other. “Between them” lies all the pain of what had been and what could have been, all the hurt, disappointment, shame. Both parties know it’s there. Yet for the sake of the kids or for the sake of civility, both parties will just let it sit there. It’s not, as some might say, “an elephant in the room,” i.e., something that the couple refuses to talk about. Quite the contrary: much has been said about it. There is simply no longer anything more to say. Neither party feels great, yet both parties feel relieved, because all has been said, all has been felt. And both parties then move on.
So can you see how just as the contaminants of War, with their toxins, change a man or a woman, so do they change all the relationships of that man or woman?. When two people look at each other and both know that the other knows The Truth, when the “toxins” of War’s horrors are there between them, a certain spontaneity of Life has to disappear.
I once had a very wise teacher, Dr. Max Day of Boston, tell me, in essence, that there is only so much Truth that Love can bear. Combat veterans understand that better than anyone.
Combat veterans can look at each other and see The Truth in the others’ eyes, and that is indeed comforting. Yet if my experience is any measure, most combat veterans tell me that they feel comfortable with other veterans precisely because they don’t talk to each other about The Truth. In other words, being with other veterans doesn’t usually release the toxins. Instead, they just know that the others know, so it goes without saying, and so the veteran no longer feels alone. That in itself is good, but he or she can still never be sure that The Truth can ever be talked about safely as a result.
In other words, if you, loved one–precisely because you love your veteran–attempt to absorb those toxins, much as a parent tries to absorb the pain of a beloved child, this will only lead you to what is called “secondary trauma,” a condition in which you end up feeling not much better than does your combat veteran. The combat veteran will see that, will immediately regret the decision to share, and no good will come from any of it.
But even if somehow you can avoid absorbing the toxins, you are in no “safer” a position. If your veteran releases them into your relationship, your relationship will have to hold them. Horror doesn’t go away. True, when it’s “out there” between two persons, it’s much easier to ignore most days. But there will always be a time when it cannot be ignored: whenever the two persons look at each other knowingly and know again that each of them “knows” what never should have been known by either of them in the first place.
It’s quite simple, really: you can’t make love over a pool of poison.
So don’t take it personally, loved one. We humans are not built to share War with our loved ones and then be able to enjoy intimacy with those same loved ones to the same degree we had before. Even if your beloved combat veteran could tell you about The War Within, trust me: he or she should not.
So with whom can you safely, Sir, put “The Truth Into Words”? Let’s talk about that in the next post.

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thank you for your kind response to the last post. it remains an honor to serve both you and the men and women with whom you have served, along with those from long before your time and those from afterward.
so let’s start talking today about cleaning up as much as possible the war within, that toxic contamination in your emotional pool. i had thought that i’d be able to complete my thoughts in one more post, but i will again have to divide the ideas into two posts.
put simply, you’re going to have to filter out as much of the war within, the contamination, as is possible, which means that you’re going to have to get close to it, grab it, pull it out, and look at it for what it is, all for the purpose of letting the toxins seep out of the contaminants so that you can then put the contaminants aside on a shelf you’re going to have to build on the observation deck, where they will remain, to be looked at appropriate times, but without the stench.
in other words, the contaminants–the memories of the experiences–will always, to a certain extent, remain. the good news? they just don’t have to remain within your emotional pool.
for that whole process to happen, however, the toxins–the pain, the rage, the horror–they must find release. the questions is not whether they can be released. the question is to where they should be released. your mission can succeed; you simply have to accomplish it in the right locale.
ok, so after all that metaphor, how do we translate that into real life?
the problem with any trauma–but especially with combat trauma–is that the experience itself can be so overwhelming (and given the high, natural emotional intensity of most combat veterans, heightened by the adrenaline surge of combat engagement, so “neuron-imprinting”), the traumatic experiences, if you will, “bypass language” and simply exist as raw sensory experience and emotion. in all their horrific truth, they are “without words.” i’m sure that you, like many of your brothers and sisters in combat, struggle day-in and day-out with so many such experiences that just “were” when they happened and still “are” to this very moment. nothing else, up to this point, can be said about them.
the first order of business: acknowledging where the full truth should not be put into words.
always remember: it’s not the telling per se of the trauma that makes the difference. it’s the telling of it with the right person. if you find the right person, don’t worry: you’ll find the right time.
now, the hard part . . .
you have my full permission to tell your spouse, your lover, your family, your friends the following, which, for most combat veterans, is the truth and nothing-but the truth, and feel free to put the blame on me: the right person is rarely, if ever, the ones you love most deeply in your daily lives.
you know better. so do i.
sometimes the horror of war so changes a warrior, that warrior cannot speak the truth of war to those with whom he or she wishes to return to live the remainder of his or her life.
it is not, as jack nicholson so famously shouted to tom cruise in a few good men, that “you can’t handle the truth!” it’s not about the strength of the spouse, the parent, the child, the friend, i.e., your strength. it’s about what happens when the realities of war infiltrate a relationship, any relationship.
war spreads its toxins to whoever gets close to its contaminants. in many ways, you know this already, for all households of combat veterans have, at least to some degree, experienced war’s poisons.
as every combat veteran knows, though, “to some degree” isn’t even close to the full degree.
instead, for true healing to occur, those toxins have to “sit within a relationship, but not overwhelm it,” i.e., the listener has to feel what the combat veteran is saying, but must not “absorb” the pain. instead, both veteran and listener must reach a point where each can acknowledge the ultimate truth, i.e., how rotten life can be, and then come to some moral/spiritual/existential peace with that truth. one can never be “at peace” with how rotten life can be. one can, however, find enough peace to live a meaningful-enough life in spite of that truth. the toxins do not go away, but no longer does the combat veteran have to be alone with them.
think of it this way: the toxins–all those painful emotions of despair, rage, horror–“lie on the ground” between the listener and the veteran, no longer hurting the veteran, not hurting the listener, but not exactly going away either.
the closest real life example i can give is how two people feel about each other after a break-up that has been hard, but that has not made the two people hate each other. “between them” lies all the pain of what had been and what could have been, all the hurt, disappointment, shame. both parties know it’s there. yet for the sake of the kids or for the sake of civility, both parties will just let it sit there. it’s not, as some might say, “an elephant in the room,” i.e., something that the couple refuses to talk about. quite the contrary: much has been said about it. there is simply no longer anything more to say. neither party feels great, yet both parties feel relieved, because all has been said, all has been felt. and both parties then move on.
so can you see how just as the contaminants of war, with their toxins, change a man or a woman, so do they change all the relationships of that man or woman?. when two people look at each other and both know that the other knows the truth, when the “toxins” of war’s horrors are there between them, a certain spontaneity of life has to disappear.
i once had a very wise teacher, dr. max day of boston, tell me, in essence, that there is only so much truth that love can bear. combat veterans understand that better than anyone.
combat veterans can look at each other and see the truth in the others’ eyes, and that is indeed comforting. yet if my experience is any measure, most combat veterans tell me that they feel comfortable with other veterans precisely because they don’t talk to each other about the truth. in other words, being with other veterans doesn’t usually release the toxins. instead, they just know that the others know, so it goes without saying, and so the veteran no longer feels alone. that in itself is good, but he or she can still never be sure that the truth can ever be talked about safely as a result.
in other words, if you, loved one–precisely because you love your veteran–attempt to absorb those toxins, much as a parent tries to absorb the pain of a beloved child, this will only lead you to what is called “secondary trauma,” a condition in which you end up feeling not much better than does your combat veteran. the combat veteran will see that, will immediately regret the decision to share, and no good will come from any of it.
but even if somehow you can avoid absorbing the toxins, you are in no “safer” a position. if your veteran releases them into your relationship, your relationship will have to hold them. horror doesn’t go away. true, when it’s “out there” between two persons, it’s much easier to ignore most days. but there will always be a time when it cannot be ignored: whenever the two persons look at each other knowingly and know again that each of them “knows” what never should have been known by either of them in the first place.
it’s quite simple, really: you can’t make love over a pool of poison.
so don’t take it personally, loved one. we humans are not built to share war with our loved ones and then be able to enjoy intimacy with those same loved ones to the same degree we had before. even if your beloved combat veteran could tell you about the war within, trust me: he or she should not.
so with whom can you safely, sir, put “the truth into words”? let’s talk about that in the next post.


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It’s won a clutch of Junior Design Awards over the years for its unparalleled children’s fashion department.
Now Harrods is making the shopping experience for parents that bit extra special by launching a new Baby Layette, Nursery Furniture and Prams Department this autumn.
Located on the fourth floor, it will be the ultimate destination for baby gifts and accessories, stocking its bestselling baby brands like Kissy Kissy, Tartine et Chocolat, Bugaboo and Silver Cross.
Naturally, the space will look fabulous, with plush carpets, grey velvet sofas and woodland animals painted across the walls by illustrator Katy Frost.
There are four new luxurious feeding and changing rooms too, plus a bespoke hamper service with no minimum spend to create a personalised new baby gift.
Nice information. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful information.
Awesome list of top must-have baby buys. I also made a list of the 20 best proofreading and editing services http://top20writingservices.com/best-proofreading-and-editing-services/ please rate it.

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it’s won a clutch of junior design awards over the years for its unparalleled children’s fashion department.
now harrods is making the shopping experience for parents that bit extra special by launching a new baby layette, nursery furniture and prams department this autumn.
located on the fourth floor, it will be the ultimate destination for baby gifts and accessories, stocking its bestselling baby brands like kissy kissy, tartine et chocolat, bugaboo and silver cross.
naturally, the space will look fabulous, with plush carpets, grey velvet sofas and woodland animals painted across the walls by illustrator katy frost.
there are four new luxurious feeding and changing rooms too, plus a bespoke hamper service with no minimum spend to create a personalised new baby gift.
nice information. thanks for sharing such a wonderful information.
awesome list of top must-have baby buys. i also made a list of the 20 best proofreading and editing services http://top20writingservices.com/best-proofreading-and-editing-services/ please rate it.


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Almost every employee likes getting a raise. Not only is the extra money — and helps us keep pace with inflation — but it’s also a sign that we’re getting publicly recognized for the hard work we’ve put in. It’s a monetary reward that makes us feel as though we’re actually valued in the company, and gives us an incentive to keep trying hard. But when the subject of when to ask for a raise comes up, we suddenly turn into the quietest, shyest people on the floor. Here’s how to get around that and get what you know you deserve.
How often am I early or on-time for work?
How often does my manager have to tell me to finish a report or task?
Did I need more, less or the same training as other people in my position?
How many times each week or each month do I say “yes” or “no” to extra projects?
Is my workload ever decreased and given to other people?
If you work at a really big company with healthy quarterly earnings (e.g. Walmart), then you know there’s room in the budget for a raise. But if you’re working at a smaller company, like an upstart, you may have to hold off for a bit. It’s not necessarily that you and your work is valued, but it’s just a matter of timing. See if you can angle towards something else that’s as good, like company shares, extra vacation time, or a higher title.
If that’s not the case, then you need to come up with a fair number you know will be accepted. A common amount is 5-10%, depending on your worth, the company’s worth, and how long you’ve been there. It also gives you wiggle room to negotiate on a final figure instead of having your offer flat-out rejected.
It’s easy to lapse into complacency after you’ve been doing the same job for a while, but don’t give into the temptation (even if others are sliding). The only thing it’ll accomplish is a shake of your manager’s head, and that will take a lot more extra work to remove than if you just maintained the same high standard. Plus, if you’re consistently the hardest-working one in the office, it’ll be impossible for someone high up to ignore your efforts; if that happens, you’ll get headhunted to a company that will appreciate what you can provide.
If, after all these tips, you’ve come to the hard truth that you’re not going to get a raise from your manager, you have to ask yourself if you’re going to continue working for the same salary or find forward growth elsewhere. It’s a tough decision because it’s always easier to stay on the same path instead of forging a new one, but stuck is stuck. Sometimes things don't work out the way you want them to and that's just life. It may not be anyone’s fault that you can’t get a raise but at the end of the day, you have to do what’s best for yourself.

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almost every employee likes getting a raise. not only is the extra money — and helps us keep pace with inflation — but it’s also a sign that we’re getting publicly recognized for the hard work we’ve put in. it’s a monetary reward that makes us feel as though we’re actually valued in the company, and gives us an incentive to keep trying hard. but when the subject of when to ask for a raise comes up, we suddenly turn into the quietest, shyest people on the floor. here’s how to get around that and get what you know you deserve.
how often am i early or on-time for work?
how often does my manager have to tell me to finish a report or task?
did i need more, less or the same training as other people in my position?
how many times each week or each month do i say “yes” or “no” to extra projects?
is my workload ever decreased and given to other people?
if you work at a really big company with healthy quarterly earnings (e.g. walmart), then you know there’s room in the budget for a raise. but if you’re working at a smaller company, like an upstart, you may have to hold off for a bit. it’s not necessarily that you and your work is valued, but it’s just a matter of timing. see if you can angle towards something else that’s as good, like company shares, extra vacation time, or a higher title.
if that’s not the case, then you need to come up with a fair number you know will be accepted. a common amount is 5-10%, depending on your worth, the company’s worth, and how long you’ve been there. it also gives you wiggle room to negotiate on a final figure instead of having your offer flat-out rejected.
it’s easy to lapse into complacency after you’ve been doing the same job for a while, but don’t give into the temptation (even if others are sliding). the only thing it’ll accomplish is a shake of your manager’s head, and that will take a lot more extra work to remove than if you just maintained the same high standard. plus, if you’re consistently the hardest-working one in the office, it’ll be impossible for someone high up to ignore your efforts; if that happens, you’ll get headhunted to a company that will appreciate what you can provide.
if, after all these tips, you’ve come to the hard truth that you’re not going to get a raise from your manager, you have to ask yourself if you’re going to continue working for the same salary or find forward growth elsewhere. it’s a tough decision because it’s always easier to stay on the same path instead of forging a new one, but stuck is stuck. sometimes things don't work out the way you want them to and that's just life. it may not be anyone’s fault that you can’t get a raise but at the end of the day, you have to do what’s best for yourself.


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The rapidly chilling weather has be dreaming if warm and spicy meals from afar. With an abundance of squash from our farm, I decided to create a squash curry that was spicy and hearty. A perfect pairing with Pad Thai and some cilantro white rice, I invited a couple of friends over to enjoy it with us. Cue the perfect Thai-inspired night.
1 pattypan squash, cut it open, remove the seeds and roast it in the oven for about 20 minutes until squishy.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot and add the diced squash, onions, chili peppers and garlic. Cook until the onions and garlic are fragrant.
When the squash begins to get squishy, add the water and boil for about an hour.
With a slotted spoon to avoid getting liquid, take half of the squash out of the pot and blend it until smooth.
Add it back to the pot.
Add the coconut milk and cook for another 20 minutes or so.
Serve with a side of lime wedges and a dash of cilantro.

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the rapidly chilling weather has be dreaming if warm and spicy meals from afar. with an abundance of squash from our farm, i decided to create a squash curry that was spicy and hearty. a perfect pairing with pad thai and some cilantro white rice, i invited a couple of friends over to enjoy it with us. cue the perfect thai-inspired night.
1 pattypan squash, cut it open, remove the seeds and roast it in the oven for about 20 minutes until squishy.
heat the coconut oil in a large pot and add the diced squash, onions, chili peppers and garlic. cook until the onions and garlic are fragrant.
when the squash begins to get squishy, add the water and boil for about an hour.
with a slotted spoon to avoid getting liquid, take half of the squash out of the pot and blend it until smooth.
add it back to the pot.
add the coconut milk and cook for another 20 minutes or so.
serve with a side of lime wedges and a dash of cilantro.


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Wasserboehr, Paul, "Shroud lifts on unearthed ancient relics," Boston Globe, January 5, 2003: NW1. (Acton Memorial Library patrons can login to the Boston Globe HERE).
Technical Proposal, Town-Wide Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey, Acton Communitywide Archaeological Survey. Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. PAL, 2007. Available at the Acton Memorial Library.

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wasserboehr, paul, "shroud lifts on unearthed ancient relics," boston globe, january 5, 2003: nw1. (acton memorial library patrons can login to the boston globe here).
technical proposal, town-wide archaeological reconnaissance survey, acton communitywide archaeological survey. public archaeology laboratory, inc. pal, 2007. available at the acton memorial library.


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Oh man, this one gets so many bonus points. To boot, it’s a great song. Spindly guitars are layered over simple, slow-burning basslines and drum tracks. It already sounds Halloween-ish, no? But wait, there’s more: it features Jack White - in all of his quirky (creepy?) glory, crooning his bluesy heart out. As if that wasn’t enough, the whole thing is a Danger Mouse project. The prolific producer (see: Gorillaz, The Black Keys, Beck, etc.), demonstrates his songwriting chops here, making for one heck of a track. Oh, and did I mention the music video is awesome? Like really awesome? Just go, watch, listen and enjoy.
Dr. Dog is well known and loved for its eclectic approach to indie-rock. But this track off 2008’s “Fate” offers a darker take on its usual sound, with organs reminiscent of The Doors underscoring sinister slow-burn guitar riffs. Perfect for late night Halloween kickbacks.
3. Electric Guest - "American Daydream"
Electric Guest released Mondo in 2012, and it sounds just as good two years later. Among other excellent tracks, “American Daydream” fits the Halloween mood best with thin, spacey guitar parts and a creeping, crawling bassline. Chant-like choruses and some stellar falsetto vocals give the whole thing an air of wistfulness - perfect for this time of year.
We started with a mouse, so let’s end with one too because, you know, superstition. Once upon a time, long before the release of “Float On," Modest Mouse reigned supreme as indie-rock royalty. This track, off its 2000 masterpiece “The Moon & Antarctica,” is Modest Mouse at its peak. “Alone Down There” swings between soft, introspective verses tinged with what feel like auditory hallucinations and outbursting deranged choruses. The whole thing is wonderfully unsettling and deserves a slot on any Halloween playlist.

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oh man, this one gets so many bonus points. to boot, it’s a great song. spindly guitars are layered over simple, slow-burning basslines and drum tracks. it already sounds halloween-ish, no? but wait, there’s more: it features jack white - in all of his quirky (creepy?) glory, crooning his bluesy heart out. as if that wasn’t enough, the whole thing is a danger mouse project. the prolific producer (see: gorillaz, the black keys, beck, etc.), demonstrates his songwriting chops here, making for one heck of a track. oh, and did i mention the music video is awesome? like really awesome? just go, watch, listen and enjoy.
dr. dog is well known and loved for its eclectic approach to indie-rock. but this track off 2008’s “fate” offers a darker take on its usual sound, with organs reminiscent of the doors underscoring sinister slow-burn guitar riffs. perfect for late night halloween kickbacks.
3. electric guest - "american daydream"
electric guest released mondo in 2012, and it sounds just as good two years later. among other excellent tracks, “american daydream” fits the halloween mood best with thin, spacey guitar parts and a creeping, crawling bassline. chant-like choruses and some stellar falsetto vocals give the whole thing an air of wistfulness - perfect for this time of year.
we started with a mouse, so let’s end with one too because, you know, superstition. once upon a time, long before the release of “float on," modest mouse reigned supreme as indie-rock royalty. this track, off its 2000 masterpiece “the moon & antarctica,” is modest mouse at its peak. “alone down there” swings between soft, introspective verses tinged with what feel like auditory hallucinations and outbursting deranged choruses. the whole thing is wonderfully unsettling and deserves a slot on any halloween playlist.


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Poll: Is Mountain Lion devouring your Mac's battery life?
Apple developers test-driving the latest Mountain Lion (10.8) release may have noticed some higher-res graphics erroneously popping up in "unexpected places," such as the double-size phone icon that appears alongside an audio chat invitation in Messages. One such dev reported his findings to Ars Technica, as you can see evidenced in the graphic above. This mild slip-up could imply that Apple plans to release Macs with high-density displays later this year, or, at the very least, that Mountain Lion will be Retina-ready. High-res support dates back to OS X Lion, which is reportedly equipped to play nice with HiDPI displays, should they eventually become available. Compatible icons are but a second piece of the puzzle, which could be completed to the tune of deliciously dense 2880 x 1800 (or higher) resolution 15-inch LCDs. Wouldn't you love to see that.

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poll: is mountain lion devouring your mac's battery life?
apple developers test-driving the latest mountain lion (10.8) release may have noticed some higher-res graphics erroneously popping up in "unexpected places," such as the double-size phone icon that appears alongside an audio chat invitation in messages. one such dev reported his findings to ars technica, as you can see evidenced in the graphic above. this mild slip-up could imply that apple plans to release macs with high-density displays later this year, or, at the very least, that mountain lion will be retina-ready. high-res support dates back to os x lion, which is reportedly equipped to play nice with hidpi displays, should they eventually become available. compatible icons are but a second piece of the puzzle, which could be completed to the tune of deliciously dense 2880 x 1800 (or higher) resolution 15-inch lcds. wouldn't you love to see that.


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Vast choices for KAWASAKI ZX 750 COLD AIR INTAKE SCOOP LEFT at discount prices are available below. You can also browse the menu on the left for more KAWASAKI ZX 750 COLD AIR INTAKE SCOOP LEFT choices or run the search.
This was removed from a great bike.
SADLEY IT WORTH MORE IN PARTS THAN COMPLETE.
Parts are in usable condition.
It is up to you to research if this will fit a different model or year.Please contact your local dealership.
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vast choices for kawasaki zx 750 cold air intake scoop left at discount prices are available below. you can also browse the menu on the left for more kawasaki zx 750 cold air intake scoop left choices or run the search.
this was removed from a great bike.
sadley it worth more in parts than complete.
parts are in usable condition.
it is up to you to research if this will fit a different model or year.please contact your local dealership.
this entry was posted in auto part, engine and tagged air scoop. bookmark the permalink.


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Gray is a seasonal wildland firefighter who works in places like California and Colorado during the summer and with Lake Travis Fire Rescue, an emergency services district in Lakeway, just west of Austin, in the winter. In 2011, at age eighteen, she joined the Bastrop Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and just a few months later helped battle the most catastrophic wildfire in Texas history.
I was standing outside my grandfather’s home in Austin when I first saw the huge black plume of smoke rising in the distance. It was September 4, 2011, Labor Day weekend. Wildfires had been burning across the state that summer, and the weather conditions were ripe for more. Less than a minute later, my phone buzzed with a text message from the Bastrop Fire Department. All firefighters were to report for duty ASAP.
At the time, I was juggling my volunteer work at the Bastrop Fire Department, a part-time job at a dog-boarding facility, and firefighting training courses. My father is a firefighter, so following in his footsteps seemed like a good thing to do. And I had helped quell my first real fire just four months earlier: an illegal burning of used tires that had gotten out of control. But it wasn’t until I experienced the chaos of the Bastrop County Complex Fire that I realized I wanted to specialize in fighting flames in the wildland-urban interface, the places outside cities where nature and development meet and where homes and businesses are nestled into hills, cliffs, and brush.
Some of the most devastating blazes in the state’s history hit Central Texas that September, but the Bastrop wildfire was the worst. Flames destroyed more than 1,600 homes and most of Bastrop State Park. My father, who fought the wildfire too, didn’t let me respond to the fire department’s alert right away; I guess he was worried it might be too dangerous for me. He made me wait with my grandfather until the second day.
Once I got out there, that fire turned my approach to firefighting upside down. I think the same thing happened to a lot of firefighters. We were used to dealing with fires in urban settings, inside residences or other buildings. We were used to going in quickly and completely extinguishing the flames, even when a home was in full bloom. You can’t do that out in the wildland, not when the fire is burning through the tops of the trees. And you don’t have the capability or the resources to save every property. You can only do so much, and you have to evaluate whether it’s possible to save a house. Sometimes it isn’t, and you have to walk away.
That’s one of the toughest parts of the job. It was especially tough in the Bastrop wildfire, because I was raised there, although I was born in Arkansas. It’s home to me and to many of the firefighters. The blaze never reached my house, but it was hard watching some of my fellow firefighters break down as the flames engulfed their own homes, knowing there was nothing we could do. Some residents were frustrated and didn’t understand that sometimes we had to wait and let the land burn. But we all did the best we could in the worst possible scenario. I truly think we prevented an even bigger, much more deadly catastrophe.
I’ve grown a lot as a firefighter since then. I now work as a fuels crew member with Lake Travis Fire Rescue in winters, responding to emergencies and aiding homeowners in wooded areas with wildfire prevention. I also take on seasonal work in other states, places that are prone to wildfires. But getting my foot in the door was tough. Last year, I started calling fire stations across the western United States about employment opportunities, and everyone required a lot of experience. I put in more than five hundred applications, and I finally got a call back from the U.S. Forest Service in the Plumas National Forest, in California. I worked with them last summer, from May to October. This summer, I’ve been working in Colorado with the Bureau of Land Management.
Firefighting out in the wildland-urban interface differs from firefighting in a city. We don’t always use water—or we have to be more conscious of how much we use and how we use it, since there are often no hydrants or lakes or creeks nearby. If the flames are too intense, it can be better to fight fire with fire, meaning that we build a bigger blaze with a firebreak to remove the combustible underbrush and get the original fire to stop at a certain spot. And sometimes we’re not fighting fires—we’re starting them. We select a parcel of land and set it on fire, controlling the flames, to help clear overgrown vegetation that could serve as fuel for wildfires. Fire is so destructive that many landowners don’t realize it can sometimes do good on their property. It’s a necessary part of the ecosystem. Homeowners who live in the interface can help us out by practicing controlled burns and keeping a protective space around their houses, free of shrubs and brush.
Experts predict that Central Texas is due for another massive wildfire, even larger than the one in Bastrop. That battle was tough, and we really didn’t know the magnitude of the forces we were up against. When the blazes broke out, crews responded from across the state. We worked with strangers, but we all knew how to follow the same rules. We became a team. And that’s what I love about it. As firefighters, we all know how to work together. We all speak the same language. Our bond is tight.

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gray is a seasonal wildland firefighter who works in places like california and colorado during the summer and with lake travis fire rescue, an emergency services district in lakeway, just west of austin, in the winter. in 2011, at age eighteen, she joined the bastrop fire department as a volunteer firefighter and just a few months later helped battle the most catastrophic wildfire in texas history.
i was standing outside my grandfather’s home in austin when i first saw the huge black plume of smoke rising in the distance. it was september 4, 2011, labor day weekend. wildfires had been burning across the state that summer, and the weather conditions were ripe for more. less than a minute later, my phone buzzed with a text message from the bastrop fire department. all firefighters were to report for duty asap.
at the time, i was juggling my volunteer work at the bastrop fire department, a part-time job at a dog-boarding facility, and firefighting training courses. my father is a firefighter, so following in his footsteps seemed like a good thing to do. and i had helped quell my first real fire just four months earlier: an illegal burning of used tires that had gotten out of control. but it wasn’t until i experienced the chaos of the bastrop county complex fire that i realized i wanted to specialize in fighting flames in the wildland-urban interface, the places outside cities where nature and development meet and where homes and businesses are nestled into hills, cliffs, and brush.
some of the most devastating blazes in the state’s history hit central texas that september, but the bastrop wildfire was the worst. flames destroyed more than 1,600 homes and most of bastrop state park. my father, who fought the wildfire too, didn’t let me respond to the fire department’s alert right away; i guess he was worried it might be too dangerous for me. he made me wait with my grandfather until the second day.
once i got out there, that fire turned my approach to firefighting upside down. i think the same thing happened to a lot of firefighters. we were used to dealing with fires in urban settings, inside residences or other buildings. we were used to going in quickly and completely extinguishing the flames, even when a home was in full bloom. you can’t do that out in the wildland, not when the fire is burning through the tops of the trees. and you don’t have the capability or the resources to save every property. you can only do so much, and you have to evaluate whether it’s possible to save a house. sometimes it isn’t, and you have to walk away.
that’s one of the toughest parts of the job. it was especially tough in the bastrop wildfire, because i was raised there, although i was born in arkansas. it’s home to me and to many of the firefighters. the blaze never reached my house, but it was hard watching some of my fellow firefighters break down as the flames engulfed their own homes, knowing there was nothing we could do. some residents were frustrated and didn’t understand that sometimes we had to wait and let the land burn. but we all did the best we could in the worst possible scenario. i truly think we prevented an even bigger, much more deadly catastrophe.
i’ve grown a lot as a firefighter since then. i now work as a fuels crew member with lake travis fire rescue in winters, responding to emergencies and aiding homeowners in wooded areas with wildfire prevention. i also take on seasonal work in other states, places that are prone to wildfires. but getting my foot in the door was tough. last year, i started calling fire stations across the western united states about employment opportunities, and everyone required a lot of experience. i put in more than five hundred applications, and i finally got a call back from the u.s. forest service in the plumas national forest, in california. i worked with them last summer, from may to october. this summer, i’ve been working in colorado with the bureau of land management.
firefighting out in the wildland-urban interface differs from firefighting in a city. we don’t always use water—or we have to be more conscious of how much we use and how we use it, since there are often no hydrants or lakes or creeks nearby. if the flames are too intense, it can be better to fight fire with fire, meaning that we build a bigger blaze with a firebreak to remove the combustible underbrush and get the original fire to stop at a certain spot. and sometimes we’re not fighting fires—we’re starting them. we select a parcel of land and set it on fire, controlling the flames, to help clear overgrown vegetation that could serve as fuel for wildfires. fire is so destructive that many landowners don’t realize it can sometimes do good on their property. it’s a necessary part of the ecosystem. homeowners who live in the interface can help us out by practicing controlled burns and keeping a protective space around their houses, free of shrubs and brush.
experts predict that central texas is due for another massive wildfire, even larger than the one in bastrop. that battle was tough, and we really didn’t know the magnitude of the forces we were up against. when the blazes broke out, crews responded from across the state. we worked with strangers, but we all knew how to follow the same rules. we became a team. and that’s what i love about it. as firefighters, we all know how to work together. we all speak the same language. our bond is tight.


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Please click here to view the PDF for further details of Iwata Neo Airbrushes available at Curry's.
Start airbrushing now with the Neo Series for Iwata, the best airbrush for the first time user. Easy to use and clean, the versatile, value-priced Neo airbrushes are designed to perform well at lower air pressures with smaller air compressors. Neo airbrushes are suitable for small to medium sized areas using a variety of paints and mediums in all applications: cosmetics, model painting, cake decorating, illustration and photo retouching. Pair with the Neo Air Compressor for a great first experience!

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please click here to view the pdf for further details of iwata neo airbrushes available at curry's.
start airbrushing now with the neo series for iwata, the best airbrush for the first time user. easy to use and clean, the versatile, value-priced neo airbrushes are designed to perform well at lower air pressures with smaller air compressors. neo airbrushes are suitable for small to medium sized areas using a variety of paints and mediums in all applications: cosmetics, model painting, cake decorating, illustration and photo retouching. pair with the neo air compressor for a great first experience!