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Talking about it is such a relief, although it has taken me two decades to realise it. My story started when I was a child. Witnessing my incredible Mother experience two horrific mental breakdowns really affected me more than I could ever recognise being so young. I couldn't understand why she would be in tears on a daily basis, and shielded from us by my Father as she just couldn't cope with life itself. It wasn't until my own breakdown recently that it suddenly dawned on me just how dreadful coping can be during these times.
I was born blind in my left eye, and until surgery, it was more than obvious. I also appeared in school entertainment productions, and had moved to the area from a totally different part of England. So I became the easiest target for bullying in the entire school, and boy did these cruel individuals know it. I'm 36, and whereas bullying hasn't become less entertaining for these horrid people today, during my school days, it was an era where teachers very openly ignored it and dismissed it, simply expecting you to develop some magic internal strength to fend off the bullies. That's where my terrible depression began, in those unforgiving school corridors and classrooms, where a punch or a kick was a daily 'treat' for almost five solid years.
Life became serious and bleak from the moment I lost my Uncle Bob in the year 2000 and I was badly hurt following a vicious and unprovoked attack. Also in that year, I fell totally head over heels, and the relationship was perfect for the first few months. That was until she became abusive and violent. I'm not ashamed to admit this, it happens more than people realise. She had an affair and moved him into the house which I had spent over £2000 furnishing, simultaneously and singlehandedly decorating during every available hour at the end of my long shifts as a door-to-door energy salesman. Needless to say, I took it extremely badly, which is all I need to confess, as you can figure out the rest.
So in the year 2002, I had entered into a shocking bout of depression, but didn't realise it, and certainly didn't know how to handle it. I was so heartbroken by my adulterous ex, that I just took out a £5k loan, and once that had been blown, I obtained another £4k. I was out every evening after my shift, then all weekend, and sometimes I didn't even show up for work. I'm not proud of it in the slightest, but I suddenly started to drink very heavily, and I was also consuming enormous amounts of recreational drugs. Anything to numb the pain, but there was more excruciating pain to numb which followed.
There came a surprising call on my mobile phone from my friend Louise. We were a very close group at college. She called me to ask if I'd seen the news story in our local publication. I obviously hadn't and the next set of words she uttered destroyed me. One of our best friends; Nathan, the nicest, most generous and loyal friend you could ever wish to have, had been killed whilst serving with the Royal Marines. I was hysterical, overcome with emotion, crying uncontrollably. So I consumed lots more alcohol and recreational drugs, quit my full time job, and partied exceptionally hard for several months, until the money began to dry up. I ended up in a pile of debt, without the well paid job I had inexplicably ditched months earlier, and I was suddenly in an enormous hole.
Then came the day which changed my life, my outlook on life, and my hopes and aspirations. This day devastated me horrifically. The phone call came at 5:45am on Tuesday 26th November. It was the hospital in the West Midlands. My eldest sister lived on her own there, as she was a long term member of the University of Central England, and played in the enormous orchestra. The hospital practically begged us to get down there immediately. To this day and forever, I regret thinking that it was just a precaution and that it probably wasn't as urgent as they were making out. I was so incredibly wrong, it will haunt me for eternity.
By the time we had finally arranged transport, it was far too late. My beautiful, talented, kind, caring, funny sister had been taken from us at the age of 29. My mother's scream is the most horrible yet profound noise I will hear for the rest of my life. My mind was in floods of tears, but my eyes were empty. It affected me enormously, and has done ever since. The guilt, the sadness, the regret, the questions, the sorrow, the painful loss and the memories. I don't remember getting through the next two weeks, arranging the funeral, emptying her property and helping to transport it up North.
Following my sister's heartbreaking death, so many traumatic events and incidents took place, you would actually question the legitimacy of my account. I lost several other friends and colleagues through very tragic causes. I have suffered broken bones on eleven separate occasions for a variety of reasons. I couldn't process my emotions, or comprehend why I was experiencing so many dreadful and unbearable dramas. And in the back of my mind was the harrowing image of those five years of torturous school bullying. So for a while after my sister's death, I hid my troubles, kept guarded, and didn't grieve at all. It was, and is, the worst choice to make.
Then arrived one more sickening and cruel blow which has changed my world forever. After several years of abdominal pain and other horrible symptoms, I was diagnosed with Diverticular Disease, and in July 2014, I was taken seriously unwell. Scans uncovered a large abscess in my abdomen. But at the same time as this discovery, doctors detected the severity of my disability, and it was far worse than they first thought. I now have a very strong case of the disease, surgery isn't an option because of the risk and chances of survival versus the remote chances of success.
The following year, whilst still extremely unwell, I was dealt one final enormous blow, which has eventually brought me here, to share my story. During a six month period in 2015, I lost three good friends, special people with families and so many years ahead of them. Years of "being on autopilot", shutting down my fears and emotions, choosing not to lean on those supporting me, and failing to deal with grief, finally caught up with me. I'm grateful that my breakdown happened actually, despite how traumatic it has been. Because I no longer had any strength to deal with things on my own. I had no choice but to start talking.
Writing and sharing this story is a huge thing for me. I'm just about able to get up in a morning, take each hour as it comes, get through the day, and face the next day, knowing that I'm not alone at all. I have the most amazing friends and family, and their support is invaluable. But equally as important is the assistance from those going through the same horrendous battle with their mind. Depression is far too often belittled, undermined and dismissed. Thankfully though, we have organisations and charities like this. Talking about how you feel or how tough things are is vital. Please talk, talking about it is such a relief, it really is. Talk to anyone, even me, and once you start talking, please don't stop!


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Sunday, September 8, 2013
Crowsnest Pass where nobody is getting the answers
11 comments:
- Anonymous said...
You ain't seen nothing yet, wait until the report on labour/management relationships at the municipality comes out.
- Sun Sep 08, 08:37:00 PM 2013
- Anonymous said...
According to the 2005 bylaw:
Notices of Motion; Any Councillor may make a motion introducing any new matter of municipal business only if
1. Notice is given at a meeting of Council held at least seven days before the meeting at which the motion is to be debated. or
2. Council passes a resolution by majority vote dispensing with notice.
When notice has been given, the Chief Administrative Officer will include the proposed motion in the agenda of the meeting for the date indicated in the notice.
I think the 2005 bylaw may have been revised, but I can't find the new version.
I doubt this is in the Peace Officers' jurisdiction but I don't know where Saje could complain to. The MGA seems to have no means of enforcement.
- Sun Sep 08, 11:02:00 PM 2013
- Anonymous said...
In other words: During a meeting of council, the Mayor can do what he like's, when he likes, how he likes and to hell with everyone else!!! Just like he does to this community!!!
- Mon Sep 09, 03:17:00 AM 2013
- Anonymous said...
Re Saje's question to the Mayor re CAO on latter"s time spent on the BW hotel issue. If the legal fees were from the firm I think was used for the "project" review. $8,000.00 at $300.00 or so $/hr means only 25 hours of legal time. This is not the "hours and hours" spent on the numerous revisions that were made to the original documents as per CAO. The real cost of legal fees is likely hidden as is the time spent by the CAO and admin staff. We have here a basic CYA by the mayor and his minion CAO. Amateur hour at its best. Time for these guys to be turfed.
- Mon Sep 09, 07:58:00 AM 2013
- Anonymous said...
Councillor Andrew Saje filed a complaint with the local Peace Officer for what he feels to be an infraction against municipal council's ability to do their job.
"I was not able to do my fiduciary duty to this community by being interrupted by the mayor," says Councillor Saje.
Are you kidding me. Oh my goodness. I cannot for my life imagine a scenario where this would take place. Slow day in council...
- Mon Sep 09, 08:19:00 AM 2013
- Anonymous said...
Dean this actually makes me wonder what other kinds of hidden costs went in to a project like this. Not just the CAO's wages was there any involvement of other members of administration? clerical support? other outside assistance maybe a PR firm.
Would you have any idea how much we pay our administrators? what kinds of dollars would be involved with their time?
- Mon Sep 09, 10:02:00 AM 2013
- Anonymous said...
It looks like councillor Saje went to the Peace Officer just to make a very valid point.
The Mayor should have asked councillor Saje whether he raised the point with the CAO, maybe the councillor did, and did not get any response to his enquiries. Anyone surprised?
It is clear there is no proper financial control at the main office.
Only a quintessential satire of a bureaucrat would think that administrative and clerical hours should not be accounted for.
If this was happening anywhere else, feathers would fly.
Judging by the amount of time the administration and council spent on this project, the hours should be accounted for, how else will they know how much it costs to run this ship wreck?
They worked so hard on this project, there is a good chance some overtime clerical hours may have even sneaked into this mess, who knows?
These are the kind of questions councillors should be asking and the Mayor should not be blowing them off. This is why we elect them.
The Mayor and his sidekick would be well served to look up the word fiduciary.
- Mon Sep 09, 07:21:00 PM 2013
- Anonymous said...
There was staff time staging the corporate events at the Elks and there is a fee schedule for use of the hall. There should at least have been a Council resolution to waive the fee.
These guys think they are entitled to help themselves to public resources for anything they want without any formal authorization. Himself's Worship said so re his political use of the newsletter. Makes me wonder, what else are they doing that we don't know about.
Funny, when they go to conferences they always pass a resolution, which makes it "public business" and legitimises the expenses. But somehow they think a resolution is unnecessary for other spending.
- Tue Sep 10, 09:38:00 AM 2013
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Reason being, my family (as in all three kids and the husband) were all together for the entire weekend. Well, if you don't count Friday night's stay for Hayley at a cousin's house. But to have all three of my kids, myself, and Scott home together under one roof is a rare treat.
Especially being that on average, Scott works on the weekends. Primarily on Friday and Saturday. And Hayley has to go and do full weekend visitation with her biological father every other weekend.
Add in that at practically any moment now I could get the call, we are awaiting the arrival of my new Great-Niece, Kiarra Sage. My niece is in labor as of yesterday and that baby could finally decide to drop and plop any time.
Life (real life that is) is more important at times than the Blogosphere or Facebook, or even MySpace. And sometimes, we have to take a step back and live in the moment of having the people we love around us. Not be on here blogging til our fingers fall off.
This past weekend, as I earlier said, my oldest Hayley went and spent the night at a cousin's home. On Saturday, we took the kids, the said cousin, my brother-in-law, his son and ourselves to the movies. Some of us had watched "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs". Some of us then also watched "Astro Boy".
On Sunday, after taking my brother-in-law and nephew home, my family and I went and had a wonderful drive through the country side. And we also stopped at Kentucky Fried Chicken for a bite (and to pee REALLY badly).
Over all it was a really nice weekend. It was good to get out and do something 'simple' as a family. To have some fun and some togetherness. Not worry about blogging or anything else that was trivial compared to my kids and I (and the hubby) having a great time making lasting memories for them to later takl about with us when they are grown.
A blog about my life as a Stay-At-Home Mom, and other aspects of it. As well as my thoughts/feelings on different subjects.
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What is written in this blog, is of the author's own originality. It contains the sole views, thoughts, and stories of this blog's author.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I have been laxed on posting. And that's fine with me.
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1 comment:
- Timberwolf123 said...
Congrads Melissa, family time is way more important then facebook or in my case twitter. I've started to learn that myself & have not been on either much over the weekend. I enjoy spending time with my wife & watching movies or just talking about things.
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to more blogs when time permits.
- January 12, 2010 at 1:24 PM
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An ESPN.com story yesterday highlighted several issues inside the Lakers, but what is "most troubling" is that Lakers Controlling Owner & CEO Jeanie Buss has "known about all of it and still sees" the Rob Pelinka-led front office as the "best group to lead L.A. out of the basketball wilderness," according to Chris Mannix of SI.com. Buss has "seen the in-fighting, the backroom dealings" and the "chilly relationship the front office shared with a coach she pledged to believe in." Perhaps the Lakers "will have a strong offseason." But the team right now is a "sinking ship, and the crew inside is blasting holes in it." Buss "knows there is a problem" and she is the "only one who can fix it" (SI.com, 5/28).
BUSS' NEXT MOVE: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said he is "not going to say definitively" that Buss has set the franchise back "because it's not a finished product." But he added it is "certainly on the radar." Smith: "It's going toward that way and you better hope that this latest move works." ESPN's Domonique Foxworth: "They are in bad shape, but they are still in a position to get what they want. Once they don't get it, I would say they are ruined, but I wouldn't put it all on Jeanie Buss" ("First Take," ESPN, 5/28). NBA TV's Tas Melas said the Lakers used to be a "very strictly-run family business ... and now it's a not-so-strictly-run family business, and that's the problem." Melas: "It's a top-down problem." He added Buss is "either clueless or has too many people whispering in her ear, or she's mentally checked out from running it" ("The Starters," NBA TV, 5/28). Former NBAer Matt Barnes said of Buss, "It's really showing where she lacks. ... Her inexperience is showing" ("Speak for Yourself," FS1, 5/28). ESPN's Tony Kornheiser: "Ultimately this lands on Jeanie Buss because she has made bad hires and has not been able to get anything to run smoothly" ("PTI," ESPN, 5/28). Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league has "tremendous confidence" in Buss. Silver: "I know Jeanie knows how to manage a team. Sure, when things start to go wrong, a lot of fingers get pointed and people like to pile on, but they'll figure it out" ("Get Up," ESPN, 5/29).
WHAT HAPPENED? In L.A., Bill Plaschke writes for "most of the last two years, the question facing the NBA's most glamorous franchise" has been "which superstar is going to sign with the Lakers?" But in recent months, the question has "dramatically changed" to "why would any superstar want to sign with the Lakers?" Would anyone "want to forge a lengthy business partnership in the prime of their career with a franchise owned by a confused Jeanie Buss, abandoned by a frustrated Magic Johnson, run by a domineering LeBron James, and operated under the heavy hand of a distrusted Rob Pelinka?" Superstars "want a championship culture" and a "stable front office." The Lakers are "not even close" (L.A. TIMES, 5/29). YAHOO SPORTS' Ben Rohrbach wrote under the header, "The Lakers Are Somehow Far More Dysfunctional Than We Even Imagined" (5/28).
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For years I have been using a wax as the last coat over my finish and never really thought about brand until I made some tests. First let me say I have used just about every over-the-counter paste wax known to the retail marrket: Johnson Paste Wax, Butcher's, Minwax, Liberon, Renaissance, BriWax, etc, etc.
All seemed to do the job but while finishing a project for my wife, I decided to do a little test to see which one gave the highest sheen after steel wooling the finished varnish. I went to my local True Value and checked the brands that they carried and found that they carried one I had never used, Staples Clear which I could remember using years ago but then could not find it.
I looked them up on the web and found out a few other things: Staples Wax is one of the oldest, uses imported premium grades of carnauba wax derived from Brazilian palm leaves, and contains no synthetics, silicones, or soft beeswax (their sales pitch, not mine). Anyway, purchased a can and made some tests on samples of the finished cutoffs from the project and hands down Staples clear gave the best sheen over the finish I was using.
It went on easily, and seemed to flow a wet edge as it was rubbed on to the surface and in a short time dried with a haze as many others do. However, it took a little elbow grease to buff it to a shine/sheen. Once it was buffed out the depth of the sheen was much deeper, didn't have overlap lines visible with some of the waxes used, and in general gave me the impression it was a much harder finish than the others which was based on my old car polishing days.
Besides the clear, they also make available two different colors an orange, and a brown for I assume darker woods.
Also, because it didn't contain synthetics, silicones, or beeswax I tried it on the cast Iron tops of my table saw, router table, band saw and the fences of all of the three; it cut the drag way down so the wood slid through like it was greased. How long that will last we will see, but it sure made it allot easier.
I rated it five stars due to the wet edge during application, the lack of synthetics, silicones, or beeswax and the end result of the sheen.
-- Respectfully, Paul
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#1 posted 03-05-2013 01:30 PM
I have a can that I got from Craft Supplies USA when I lived down the road from them in college. I think it works great and agree with what you said, though I have not used all those waxes listed.
-- Brian T. - Exact science is not an exact science
#2 posted 03-05-2013 10:21 PM
Thanks for the thorough review. Do you think it would be okay to use over shellac?
-- Glue-up is still the stage when everything that was perfect in dry-fit goes horribly wrong, but I'm working on it.
#3 posted 03-05-2013 11:38 PM
To answer your question directly, I do not know. I have never used shellac as a finish material, have used wax with Poly, varnish, and lacquer and it works fine with those. Looking back over time I would suspect that it would work, as before the common use of Poly, both shellac, and varnish were the only finishes used and wax was a major player.
Do you use a wax now; that may be the telling factor? I would suggest you make up a sample for testing and apply the wax to see what happens.
You could also email them to see if they have any info.
-- Respectfully, Paul
#4 posted 03-10-2013 07:24 PM
I use it over shellac and really like it. I use blo, shellac, and staples clear paste wax for finishing my small projects.
-- For every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert.
#5 posted 09-22-2017 12:43 AM
First, I do not have any experience finishing furniture. I'm just a 75 year-old mother of four, grandmother of ten, and great-grandmother of one (so far). I am refinishing a 50 year-old rocking horse previously ridden by my four children. I am thrilled that my youngest daughter now wants it for her two toddlers and the old horse will have a new home. However, the poor thing was looking tired, dirty, and grungy. It desperately needed a make-over.
So far, I removed what little was left of the mane, tail and bridle, as well as removing its glass eyes (tricky to do without damaging the shanks). I sanded it down to the bare wood using increasingly high grit sandpaper but being careful so as not to remove all the old initials my children had scratched into the wood years ago (want it to retain a little of its history). I then applied four coats of Watco Danish Oil Finish over a period of about 8 days, sanding lightly between coats. It looks like I had hoped – clean and fresh but not brand new. It just seems like it needs a little polish.
The horse has now been curing for two weeks, patiently waiting for me to figure out what to do next. I think I would rather use a paste wax than a polyurethane finish. Would this Staples Crystal Clear Paste Wax be a good choice for the final finish? I have read about so many finishes, I am thoroughly confused.
Once I complete the finishing of the wood, I will make a new leather bridle, put the lovely dark brown glass eyes back in, and create a new mane and tail. Then he will be ready to go to his new home in Kansas City after having spent his entire life in Louisiana. Hope he can make the adjustment. :^)
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
#6 posted 09-22-2017 02:56 AM
I have used it over Watco Danish Oil and have no problems on maple and cherry. However, make sure the Watco Danish Oil has cured/dried fully.
Just remember, once you use wax as an overcoat, it must be totally removed (washed with a wax remover) to apply subsequent finish coats of Watco Danish Oil or any other product otherwise there will be penetration and adhesion problems..
-- Respectfully, Paul
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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday said that India would talk with the Taliban if New Delhi feels the dialogue will serve the country's interests in Afghanistan.
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I've recently had a renewed interest in cryptocurrency. Quite a few of my colleagues and friends have been investing in cryptocurrency and getting a positive return on their investment. As such, I felt like the time had come for me to partake in this venture. Therefore, I recently joined the Bitcoin Foundation to take my interest a step further.
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I accept Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) for counseling services.
If I am not in your insurance network, I work on a fee-for-service basis and, therefore considered "out of network." Out-of-network benefits may cover psychotherapy with the professional you choose.
Although you are free to submit claims to your insurance company yourself, please be aware that I do not become involved in this process. As a courtesy, I will provide you with the necessary billing and diagnosis codes in order for you to receive the benefits you are entitled. It is very important that you find out exactly what mental health services are covered by your insurance policy. Even if you submit the claims yourself, you may not be reimbursed for services. In addition, once an appointment has been scheduled, you will be expected to pay for your scheduled session unless you provide 24 hours advance notice of cancellation.
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The BENEFITS of using out-of-network/fee-for-service providers.
Although obtaining psychotherapy on an out-of-network basis may seem more expensive, there are many benefits. Insurance companies require regular treatment plans to be submitted by their network providers in order to continue to authorize sessions. There can be a lack of clarity and/or after-the-fact decisions about what they will cover, resulting in surprise balances billed to patients. Finally, insurance companies can and do audit in-network psychotherapists' records, further compromising confidentiality.
Obtaining psychotherapy on an out-of-network basis avoids all of these issues that compromise confidentiality and autonomy of treatment. All treatment decisions are made solely between patient and therapist, including the type of therapy used, its length, and who should or should not be consulted.
Clients using in-network medical insurance can pay their co-payments and/or coinsurance fees by cash or check.
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This elegant necklace comes embedded with stunning cubic zircon crystal body. Matched with glamorous pair of beautifully detailed stud earrings. This perfect jewelry set is a picture-perfect finishing touch to a gorgeous wedding dress. Glam Duchess offers a glamour vintage inspired handmade collection of wedding, bridal and special occasion jewelry. Find an endless array of stunning wedding jewelry, whether you're a bride or a bridesmaid. From elegant pearl bracelets to Swarovski crystal...
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It finally happened. I am a brand new i-phone owner and user. For my Team Android camp, here's how it went…
For the past few months my LG G3 decided it was going to torture me by (1) overheating and (2) shutting off when I either least expected it or when I needed the phone the most — like for gps in a whole new world. Naturally I did what any patient phone user would do, I called T-Mobile….our courtship went on for what seemed like a week till finally they shipped a replacement to me. I didn't think it would do anything but they were sooo sure. Why so pessimistic? Well, let me tell you…
Cue flashback ripples…
I had an LG before I got the G3 — I think it was the Optimus — and this crazy thing kept happening. I bet you can't guess it. I'll give you a second and ramble on about nothing while you think. I like saying balloon. It's a fun word. So, did you come up with anything? You probably didn't. Thinking requires too much energy. Anyway, the problem was a terrible battery life and DING DING DING it randomly shut off. Therefore, from my experience and some asking around, LGs all succumb to the same shutting off problem.
…end flashback.
Now you see why another LG just wasn't going to cut it. I'll spare you the flashback about my Samsung experience and just tell you from my continued experience with the Galaxy line, they freeze and the keyboard starts acting up. That scratches Samsun off the possibility list, and I don't trust anyone else, which left the inevitable switch to the iPhone.
Believe me, I don't like Apple or their phone but it was the best for me and my sanity. I made sure to get the highest memory because I know all about how they steal your memory and I prefer to be safe than sorry.
We'll see how this goes. On a plus side, you can look forward to a post all about my thoughts on the switch so far.
P.S. MJ hisses at me for the switch. Some friend, right? Sheesh.
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Paul Reynolds
Paul joined Mentor Corporate Coaching in 2008 as one of three Directors and is now owner Managing Director, with a large portfolio of clients. Prior to becoming a Business Coach and Trainer, he was in senior management positions with the international food and commodities group, Tate & Lyle – and later with major global operators in the storage and handling of petroleum products and bulk liquid chemicals. He also has experience of general management in a family-owned SME.
As an experienced Director and General Manager, Paul has worked "on the ground" in over 30 countries worldwide in trading and commercial roles, and has run multi-disciplined senior teams on major hazard terminal sites.
Paul instructs bespoke group training programmes in Leadership and Personal Effectiveness, as well as coaching individuals and teams. His highly interactive and engaging style of delivery draws on his wide experience in the business world. He has worked as a Coach and Trainer with UK regional, national and international SMEs and larger organizations at all levels – in sectors as diverse as insurance, recruitment, manufacturing, food, distribution, chemicals, surveying, education, advertising, radio and construction.
In many cases, Paul's work with companies continues beyond training programmes and coaching: his ability to build relationships with clients means he is often retained to provide ongoing support to the business.


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After my two previous articles that dealt with Vital Radiance (Update on mass-market brands, Vital Radiance UPDATED 2006-02-22), it was only right to complete the story and inform readers that Revlon has faced the inevitable and is going to discontinue the Vital Radiance line. Poor sales have lead major retailers to drastically cut back on the number of stores selling the brand.
I provided some possible explanations on why Vital Radiance failed in my article Update on mass-market brands. For more about Revlon and its dropping Vital Radiance as part of its restructuring plan, read Revlon cuts 250 jobs, dumps cosmetics line in restructuring plan.
I'm going to miss Vital Radiance model Susan McGraw, however. She's cute, and I love her salt'n'pepper hair.


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Rising Tides Art Show Benefit
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Keeping Community Theatre Alive Locally
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Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts
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Fall Festivals in South Walton
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Eventure SoWal: Charging South Walton with Fun
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South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
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Busty Japanese Sexbomb Hitomi Tanaka Huge Boobs Wet T-shirt Show
I don't know hows the weather like where you are, but it's still full on hot summer here around Boobster office.. basically, getting sprayed with cold water is a good thing over here lately.. so seeing this recent pictorial and video that legendary ScoreLand.com did of busty Japanese pornstar, Hitomi Tanaka, feels soooo fucking awesome!.. she's wearing this skimpy outfit consisting of tiny jean shorts and tiny tanktop, looking like a true living sex doll.. and if that wasn't enough, she gets that big juicy rack all wet, and does a little wet t-shirt show that ends with her bare naked on that comfy couch with a fat dildo between those massive funbags.. all I can think of is how fucking amazing would those big heavy bosoms feel on my face when soaked up with cold water:
keep in mind that ScoreLand.com is still the ONLY Western website that shoots regular EXCLUSIVE content of huge breasts Japanese sex doll, Hitomi Tanaka.. plus, it's the #1 big boobs porn website for fucking 20 years already, so I don't think you should have ANY doubts about whether $30/month is an all right price to pay for the full access to their humongous archives.. just look at their model directory, and you'll get a good idea how fucking huge this website is, and how much exclusive big boobs content there is for someone like YOU to enjoy!.. but, if you just want much more of this Japanese big tits porn sensation, make sure you check out freshly launched BigTitHitomi.com!!!.. Im still waiting for their approval to blog about this website, but I just couldn't stay quiet about it.. so, shhhhh about it
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The results have been processed and are available at: http://www.parkrun.ie/gorey/results/latestresults/
30 participants and 13 volunteers turned out on a bitterly cold morning to take part in Gorey parkrun this morning, including 5 first timers. It was possible for us to go ahead thanks to Gorey Municipal Council who kindly gritted the footpaths of Gorey Town Park to prevent any frost from forming.
Despite the cold, running conditions were perfect. This was reflected in the results which saw 9 of the 30 participants record personal best times. I suspect that the cold spurred people on to get it done as quickly as possible so that they could get back into the warm.
Our volunteers did a great job as ever. At least those of us that ran were able to keep warm, but our poor volunteers were stood out in the cold for the best part of an hour. I hope you are having a well earned hot drink to warm up. Thanks to every one of you, I've said it before and I'll say it again, you truly are the life blood of parkrun.
Hopefully the weather gods will be smiling on us and we with have a lovely bright, sunny, warm morning for next weekend's Gorey parkrun and that we will see all of you out at Gorey Town Park.
Well done folks, great work by everyone. #loveparkrun
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June 13, 1950 - October 05, 2010
June 13, 1950 - October 05, 2010
Michael Wayne Boone, age 60, of Carriere passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Highland Community Hospital.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Frank Spiers officiating. Burial will be at Henleyfield Cemetery.
Michael was a lifetime resident of Picayune and worked as a welder/pipefitter. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son, Mickey W. Boone of Lafayette, Louisiana ;three daughters, Brandy Randol of Lafayette, Louisiana ,Amber Houck of Picayune and Krissi Boone of Carriere; one brother, Timothy Boone of Picayune;two sisters, Candice Henton of Picayune and Marlyn Tucker of North Carolina ;two grandchildren, Payton Brumley and Kaydence Mitchell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Blanche Boone.
To send flowers to the family of Michael Wayne Boone, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Sukau, Kinabatang, Sandakan, Sabah
Situated on the river bank of Lower Kinabatangan River in the village of Bilit, approximately 2 hours drive from Sandakan Town, the lodge is built on stilts from local hardwood materials and are beautifully designed to blend into nature giving a unique local native ambience in the midst of the tropical rainforest. A boardwalk connects the jetty, restaurant and all the chalets. It offers comfort and peaceful relaxation as well as a base for exploration of the incredible diversity of plant, mammal and bird life at the Kinabatangan region.
Birdlife is especially rich here including eight species of hornbills, kingfishers, egrets, darters, owls, kites, eagles, broadbills, doves, storm storks, herons, hawks, ospreys, falcon, pheasants, parakeets, bee eaters, woodpeckers, pittas, bulbuls, forktails, babblers, warblers, flycatchers, orioles, flowerpeckers, spiderhunters, among others.
A chance to get close with the wildlife of Borneo here including the endemic Borneon pygmy elephant, endemic proboscis monkeys, gibbons, macaques, orang utans, Sumatran rhinos, estuarine crocodiles, wild boars, sun bears and many others.
12 semi-detached and 12 detached chalets. All rooms come with two queen size beds while 6 detached chalets come with a king sized bed. All rooms equipped with air-conditioning, private attached bathroom with hot and cold shower facilities, towels and toiletries. The restaurant comes with a bar by the riverside provides an ideal setting for dining and relaxation. Internet facilities and WIFI facilities are available at the restaurant. The lodge provides a family lounge, gift shop, an enclosed garden and river jetty. Hair Dryer, Laundry Services, Amenities
Rise and Shine, your pick up awaits from Sandakan airport or Hotel Lobby for a 2 hour journey to Gomantong Caves. It will be a scenic drive through rustic countryside vistas and Palm Oil Plantation. Gear up! A guided tour along the plank walk will unveil the intricate chamber system of Gomantong Cave, located within the Gomantong Forest Reserve. It is the largest bird's nest cave in Sabah, home to millions of bats and swiflets. Next up, continue on an approximately 30 minute drive to one of the world's richest ecosystems on the Lower Kinabatangan River, Sukau. Arrive at Kampung Bilit, hop on a boat and cruise down the river heading to Bilit Rainforest Lodge where lunch will be served. After settling in, the real adventure starts. A river cruise awaits you, where you can spot endemic Proboscis Monkeys, wild Orang Utans, leaf monkeys, gibbons and macaque, even sometimes if you are lucky, the rare Borneo Pygmy Elephant. At 1900hrs, dinner at the lodge restaurant. After dinner, you can go for a complimentary night safari cruise where you can spot nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. (Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge)
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Selingan Turtle Island itinerary :
Rise & Shine, the adventure continues at your next turtle-tastic destination. Have breakfast and depart for the Sandakan Seafront Jetty at 0700hrs. 0930hrs : A speedboat will whisk you off to Selingan Turtle Island. Take in the bright brilliant blues on your 1 hour journey to the oldest turtle hatcheries in the world, also one of South East Asia's most important nesting beach and breeding ground for the Green Turtle and Hawksbill Turtle… just 40km north of Sandakan, poised on the Sulu Sea. Check in to your basic but clean accommodation. The rest of the day you are free to stretch out by the beach or jump right into the sea for a snorkel round the nearby reefs. Dinner will be served on the Island. A Park Ranger will give a few knocks on your chalet door to alert you when a Sea Turtle is seen to be coming ashore to lay eggs. You can also take part in the release of baby turtle hatchlings, where baby hatchling are brought by the buckets by Park Rangers to be release by the sea shore. Witness hundreds of baby sea turtles make a dash towards salty waters where they will spend the rest of their lives in. (Overnight at the Island Chalet)
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C - (Option A + Option B) = Sepilok Orang Utan & Sandakan City Tour
After lunch, continue on for your Sandakan City Tour. The first stop offers panoramic views of Sandakan Bay. The Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Sandakan coast. After taking in the sights, enter the delectable depths of Sandakan Central Market, fresh seafood galore and the best of Sabah agriculture produce. Next up the Sim Sim Water Village. Houses painted with the most vibrant colors are built on stilts just above the water's surface, home to a tiny local population which main income derives from fishing. Ttransfer to Sandakan airport or your respective hotel. Tour ends at 16:00hrs. (End of services: 1600hrs - Recommended flight 1800hrs)


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Probiotics for Infants With Colds
You've probably heard about the benefits of probiotics for regulating digestion and keeping your bowels healthy. These good bacteria are found in some types of food, but are also available in supplement form. What you may not know is that probiotics can also help fight off a cold. Talk to your baby's pediatrician about using probiotics when she's sick.
Probiotics can help keep a cold at bay because they play a positive role in boosting your baby's immune system. In a study sponsored by Danisco and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, researchers discovered that babies given probiotics experienced a 53 percent reduction in fevers for the single strain group and an over 72 percent reduction in the combination strain group. Coughing and runny nose symptoms were also reduced in both the single strain and the combination strain groups. It's important to understand that these effects were seen in babies taking daily supplements, rather than just the occasional bowl of yogurt.
Dr. Athos Bousvaros, associate director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Children's Hospital Boston, cautions parents not to use probiotics in babies under one month of age 2. After that, probiotics can have profound effects on preventing colds and other respiratory conditions. It's important to discuss probiotic supplements with your infant's doctor before giving them to him. Look for drops for tiny babies or chewable tablets for older ones. Make sure the product contains live and active cultures, and follow the dosing instructions carefully.
Food Sources
The What to Expect website suggests combining probiotic supplements with foods that contain them. Infants aren't ready to eat solid foods until four to six months of age, so be sure to follow the advice of your baby's pediatrician about introducing probiotic foods. Yogurt is an ideal source of probiotics, and its texture is appropriate for infants. Kefir, aged cheeses, miso, tofu and fermented foods like sauerkraut are other options.
Probiotics aren't appropriate for all babies. Babies with IV catheters and compromised immune systems who ingest probiotics have an increased risk of infection. Not all probiotics are created equal, and dietician Elisa Reid encourages you to look for products that list a specific strain and amount on the label. In addition, older people might experience more benefits from probiotics than babies because the amount of good bacteria in your body declines with age 12. Despite this, foods that contain probiotics also offer other health benefits, so it's still a good idea to serve them to your little one.
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Every once and a while I get to try some yarn that is special. Yarn that is wild in how unique it is. SilverSpun from Feed Good Yarn Company is just such a yarn. Cotton grown in North Carolina, spun with pure silver & a dash of Lycra in NC State's Spin Lab, there really isn't anything like SilverSpun. I mean, not only is this an American made yarn, it is spun with 11% pure silver. That's so crazy cool.
On paper, the therapeutic properties of this cotton/silver/lycra yarn are impressive — silver kills bacteria and has excellent thermal properties, providing yarn that is especially comfortable & beneficial for those with diabetes, arthritis, and sensitive skin. For the tech-savvy, using SilverSpun in the fingertips of your gloves provides the conductivity necessary to use your touchscreens. In my hands, though, simply as a fiber artist, it was instantly clear that this yarn was special for more reasons than just those that look good on paper…
SilverSpun is an incredibly soft cotton and the Lycra provides much more stretch and memory than I am used to in cotton yarns. Curious to test out the therapeutic properties, I knew I wanted a project I could wear on my hands. That's when I found Alicia Plummer's Antiquity. According to the pattern, I would need 175yds to create the medium size that I needed to fit my hands — my one skein had 173yds. Convinced I had the right pattern, I opted to short the cuffs and length of the hand a little to be sure I wouldn't run out of yarn. I ended up with about 50yds leftover so I could have been a bit more generous, but I'm actually quite a fan of my smaller interpretation.
They are perfect for typing and for knitting…
And just so beautifully delicate.
The fit is — in fact — really comfortable.
And I just adore how the stitch pattern is translated in this yarn. I found Alicia Plummer's Anitquity to be a superbly written pattern. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and — as I said — it just fits this yarn perfectly.
Working with the SilverSpun was as much of a treat as the finished project. I tend to be a little fussy when it comes to cotton yarns, but this fiber blend not only felt great in my hands it also didn't split the way cotton yarns often can. In addition, I'm not really one to readily subscribe to such things, but I have to admit that this yarn certainly has a unique energy to it — truly unlike any yarn I've used or worn before. When I pick these mitts up initially they always feel cool to the touch, but they warm up quickly and they just… they feel good. At the end of the day, as knitters we can knit with SilverSpun because it is good for us. We can knit with SilverSpun to try something new & wild & different. Or, we can knit with SilverSpun simply because it feels good. Whatever your reason, you won't be disappointed with this unique, lovely, beautiful yarn.
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Alexander C. Sonnenwirth Photographs
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- 1967-1980
This collection consists of 13 portrait photographs, primarily group portraits, of Alexander C. Sonnenwirth and colleagues at conferences.
Sonnenwirth, Alexander C.
Alexander C. Sonnenwirth Photographs
This collection consists of 13 portrait photographs, primarily group portraits, of Alexander C. Sonnenwirth and colleagues at conferences.
Sonnenwirth, Alexander C.
Andrew B. Jones Drawings, Photographs and Artifacts
This collection consists of 8 drawings, photographs, and artifacts from Andrew B. Jones. The photographs are group portraits of Barnes Hospital staff and Washington University School of Medicine faculty, the drawings depict the human peripheral nervous system, and the artifact is a human skull used by Jones for anatomical study.
Jones, Andrew B.
Baumgarten Family Photographs and Drawings
157 Photographs, drawings.
Baumgarten family
Ben H. Senturia Photographs and Artifacts
This collection consists of 83 photographs, negatives, and artifacts related to Ben H. Senturia. Many of the photographs and all of the negatives depict unidentified men and women at meetings, conferences, and parties. Photographs also include group portraits with Ben H. Senturia, including groups at conferences, Senturia with classmates, and group portraits of Barnes Hospital medical staff. Artifacts include two human skulls, and a medal for a nasal speculum designed by Senturia.
Senturia, Ben H.
Benjamin H. Charles Photographs and Drawings
This collection consists of 137 photographs and drawings documenting the years Benjamin H. Charles spent serving as a major for the 21st General Hospital during World War II. The collection includes photographs of Charles, fellow hospital staff and other military personnel, and German prisoners of war (POWs) at various locations in France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria. The collection also includes watercolors depicting Charles and various scenes from Bou Hanifia, Algeria by German POW Walter Köhnlein, as well as several promissory notes and a Taittinger champagne label.
Charles, Benjamin H.
Carl F. Cori Photographs, Certificates, and Instruments
This collection consists of 276 photographs, certificates, medallions, and surgical instruments. Photographs include single and group portraits of Carl F. Cori at various stages of his career, scenes from receptions and events where Cori spoke or received honors, and photographs of Carl and Gerty Cori in their laboratory. The collection includes the 1947 Nobel Prize Medal for Physiology or Medicine awarded to Carl Cori, Nobel Prize certificate (VC143236), and an official reproduction of the Nobel Prize medallion (VC143237).
Cori, Carl F.
Carl F. and Gerty T. Cori Photographs, Certificates, and Artifacts Collection
This collection consists of 20 photographs, 2 buttons, and 3 proclamations highlighting the scientific achievements of Carl F. and Gerty T. Cori. The photographs primarily depict the Coris in laboratory settings or receiving honors and awards. The buttons were created to commemorate Gerty T. Cori's life and scientific achievements, and the proclamations are from the City of Glendale, MO; the City of St. Louis, MO; and the State of Missouri marking October 23rd as Gerty and Carl Cori day.
Cori, Carl F.
This collection consists of 4 photographs related to Dr. Carlton C. Hunt.
Hunt, Carlton C.
David Goldring Photographs and Certificates
This collection consists of 41 photographs and certificates from David Goldring, including items separated from the David Goldring Papers (FC106).
Goldring, David
This collection consists of 166 photographs and glass lantern slides depicting the professional life of Evarts A. Graham. Primarily the photographs depict portraits of Graham, as well as various scenes of Graham lecturing to students, performing surgery, working with patients, and with colleagues at dinners or conferences.The collection also includes Barnes Hospital Surgical Staff photographs, interior views of Graham's office taken just after his death, and photographs sent to Graham from former students. The glass slides in the collection primarily depict demonstrations of a postural drainage table in various positions, and chest x-rays and microscopic views of lung tissue from Dr. James Gilmore.
Graham, Evarts A. (Evarts Ambrose), 1883-1957
Evarts A. Graham Photographs and Drawings
This collection consists of 43 photographs of Evarts A. Graham and his colleagues, and 1 drawing. Depicted subjects include inscribed studio portraits of Graham's former students and colleagues, studio portraits of Graham, views of Graham performing an operation, group portraits of the American Board of Surgery, and views of Graham receiving the Lister Medal. Also included in the collection are several exterior views of Graham's St. Louis home, taken in 1995. The drawing depicts three mice smoking and was drawn by Ernst Wynder, Graham's student and coauthor on a study linking smoking with lung cancer.
Graham, Evarts A. (Evarts Ambrose), 1883-1957
This collection consists of 63 Photographs, negatives and slides. The collection sonsists primarily of images of physicians, staff and structures of the Homer G. Phillips Hospital. The images were compiled by Frank O. Richards, M.D. as illustrations for his chapter "St. Louis Story - Homer G. Phillips Hospital," in: A Century of Black Surgeons: The U.S.A. Experience, ed. by Claude H. Organ and Margaret Kosiba (1987).
Richards, Frank O.
General Hospital 21 Photographs and Drawings
This collection consists of 724 photographs, drawings, diagrams, posters, newspaper clippings, and sheet music, and other ephemera related to the 21st General Hospital. The photographs primarily depict staff and patients of the 21st General Hospital from when it was stationed overseas 1942-1945, as well as views of hospital buildings and grounds. Drawings and diagrams include plans for wiring and plumbing, architectural and ground plans, and some schematic drawings of hospital equipment. Other ephemera in the collection include hand-drawn posters advertising Officers' Club dances, newspaper clippings from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Pictures Section depicting operations at General Hospital 21, and cartoon watercolors depicting soldiers and Red Cross workers.
21st General Hospital
This collection consists of 119 photographs and certificates from the Harvey R. Butcher collection.
Butcher, Harvey R.
This collection consists of 31 photographs depicting scenes from the professional career of Helen B. Burch. The photographs primarily depict Burch and colleagues conducting research in the Philippines and Guatemala.
Burch, Helen B.
Helen Tredway Graham Photographs
This collection consists of 124 photographs and glass lantern slides and an academic cap and gown from the personal and professional life of Helen Tredway Graham. Depicted subjects include portraits of Helen and her family from throughout her life, personal and professional photographs of Helen and her husband Evarts A. Graham, and photographs of and with the Grahams' colleagues at Washington University School of Medicine.
Graham, Helen Tredway
This collection consists of 85 photographs documenting the personal and professional life of Henry G. Schwartz. Many of the images in the collection are digital surrogates of the the original photographs that primarily depict scenes with Schwartz and other men and women serving as United States Army officers in World War II. Additional digital images depict two young boys playing outside and posing on the steps of a house. The other photographs in the collection are primarily portraits of friends and colleagues of Schwartz, including Carl and Gerty Cori, Joseph Erlanger, Ernest Sachs, Sidney I. Schwab, and Evarts A. Graham. Those photographs (VC102069-084) are also arranged and described as Series 5 in the Henry G. Schwartz Papers (FC112).
Schwartz, Henry G.
Herman Tuholske Photographs and Drawings
This collection consists of 40 photographs, drawings, and pamphlets from the medical career of Herman Tuholske. Photographs include scenes of Tuholske performing surgery in an operating theater, patient photographs, patient x-rays and an views of an autopsy specimen from a patient who had experienced an extra-uterine pregnancy. The majority of the drawings are pencil diagrams Tuholske created from the autopsy specimen. The German-language pamphlets are titled, "Verein der Meseriker."
Tuholske, H. (Herman)
This collection consists of 16 photographs from the professional life of Dr. Hiromu Tsuchiya (1887-1971). Depicted subjects include portraits of Tsuchiya and his colleagues and Barnes Hospital annual staff photographs.
Tsuchiya, Hiromu
Hofsommer-Glaser Family Photographs
This collection consists of 7 photographs of the Hofsommer-Glaser family, including Armin C. Hofsommer Sr., Aphrodite Jannopoulo Hofsommer, Helen Hofsommer-Glaser, and Robert J. Glaser. The photographs are all resized copy prints.