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Preserving Their Dignity: Tips for Difficult Conversations (Part 3 of 4)
At The Reutlinger Community, we strive to educate residents, future residents and adult children about all aspects of the dementia process and best practices for ensuring the best quality of life for your loved one – and yourself. In this four-part series, we discuss the importance of providing dignity throughout the dementia journey and how you can connect compassionately and in fulfilling ways.
When your loved one has dementia, it may seem like every conversation ends up being a difficult one. What type of care should Mom or Dad receive? What will happen when he or she requires more help? How should end-of-life treatment be handled?
"Hard conversations will happen throughout all phases of the dementia journey – it's just a matter of fact considering the course of the disease," says Andrea Campisi, Marketing and Admissions Director of The Reutlinger Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Danville, CA. Hopefully, you and your loved one (as well as other interested parties) will have important conversations as soon as the disease is diagnosed, but as with any plan, you'll need to revisit it on a regular basis.
"Eventually, you or your loved one's designated representative will need to be the decision-maker for care plans and other mid- to late-stage dementia decisions," says Andrea. "This is easier for everyone involved if your loved one's wishes are clear and everyone is on the same page regarding next steps. However, even if your loved one is in the more advanced stages of dementia, there are still ways to help preserve their dignity, respect them as a person and take their needs into consideration."
Having Difficult Conversations – Early Stages
There are many tough decisions that have to be made at the beginning of the dementia journey. It's easy for family members to leap into action and want to make decisions for their loved one. Although this comes from a place of love, remember that your loved one is the person who should ultimately make as many of the hard decisions as possible.
"Too many people hear the word dementia and assume that their loved one can no longer function," says Andrea. "But most of the time, the person with dementia is still highly functioning and can think clearly, rationally and make their own decisions. If the disease is still in the early stages, you, your loved one and other interested parties should work together to plan for the future."
Things like treatment and care, living situations and determining powers of attorney should be decided at this time. Ask your loved one to clearly state their wishes for what they want to happen "down the road" – it's a good idea to create documentation that can be easily shared.
Having Difficult Conversations – Later Stages
As the disease progresses, caregivers will end up having to make more and more decisions on behalf of loved ones with dementia. Some of these may have already been figured out, but plans can change based on the situation. While your loved one won't be able to make every decision, there are still many opportunities for them to take control and make appropriate decisions.
"Although your loved one may not be able to make decisions about specific courses of treatment, he or she may be able to decide what to wear that day, or what TV show to watch," says Andrea. "Dementia affects communication and speaking, but it's still possible for your loved one to express their desires and wishes. You'll just need to be patient, choose the right moment and understand how they're trying to communicate."
Unfortunately, there may come a time when you need to have a tough conversation and your loved one can't – or won't – participate. This may require you to work with a third party, like a doctor or therapist, or even make an executive decision. Things like this could be having a conversation about your loved one quitting driving, or deciding that Mom or Dad need to move to a Memory Care community.
It's important to meet your loved ones "where they are" and understand what types of decisions they can and can't make. For example, your loved one doesn't want to move to a Memory Care community, but you know that it's the right choice. Instead of trying to convince him or her why moving is necessary, you should present the situation and provide opportunities for discussion. Here are some tips for having a hard conversation:
- Treat your loved one as the adult they are. Don't talk down to your loved one or treat them like a child. Even if their abilities are being lost, people with dementia can still understand when they're not being treated like adults, and that's incredibly frustrating to them. Remember that they're still a person who deserves respect and dignity, and be sure you always approach conversations that way.
- Ask open-ended questions and give plenty of time for response. Instead of saying "do you want to move to Memory Care?" say instead, "How do you feel about moving to Memory Care?" Then, give your loved one as much time to respond as needed. It can be difficult to form responses, so be patient.
- Be flexible. Your loved one may be "sharper" at certain times of the day than others. Avoid having a conversation at a "bad" time, and if you start a conversation and realize your loved one is getting anxious or frustrated, go do something else and come back to the conversation at a better time.
- Use "I" and "we" phrases. Instead of saying things like "you should…" or "you're going to… ," talk about your feelings and emotions. "I feel overwhelmed and can't give you the quality care you deserve," is an appropriate thing to say, as is "I'm scared you're going to seriously hurt yourself going up and down the stairs all the time."
- Be understanding. The world can be a confusing and scary place for those with dementia. Be kind and know that your loved one is doing the best they can – as are you. Reassure them and yourself that you want them to have fun, live their best life possible and be happy, and that everything you're doing is to make that happen.
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Because we specialize in a continuum of care, our residents never need to worry about leaving the community they call home or wonder what will happen when they need some more care. Residents and families alike can have peace of mind knowing that there are full-time licensed nurses available, along with activity coordinators, social workers, caregivers, a concierge and Rabbi who focus solely on helping each resident thrive. Even better, our services and amenities are equal to those of a state-of-the-art resort. This is the lifestyle and care that your loved one deserves.
At The Reutlinger, seniors have numerous opportunities to engage in award-winning programs that are designed to engage the mind, renew the spirit and provide opportunities to meet new people and learn something new. Whether residents are enjoying our art program and museum, listening to a lecture or educational program or attending spiritual programming and our wide range of activities, there's something for each resident to love. Participate as much or as little as you like, the choice is all yours.
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Pleasant Mediterranean climate together with lush flora and fauna make it the ideal place for a vacation, relaxing and recreation. The bungalow facilities include sports equipment renting, fitness, sauna, and four swimming pools (of which one is an indoor swimming pool).
In addition, it is all close to the well-known restaurant La Casa, which with its local specialties brings back past times and where all guests are welcome.
Granda Casa hotel offers service of transportation to St: James church.
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You can choose to stay in one of our 11 bungalows. Every bungalow has a TV set, air conditioning, a phone, a bathroom, and much more.
You can also use the lounge bar of the hotel with a charming summer terrace on the open. There, you can also find a la carte restaurant for hotel guests with capacity for 80 people.

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There's way more to coordinating styles than just mom and daughter matching outfits (although that's pretty awesome, too!). Mom, say hello to the world of sibling matching!
Having flashbacks of you and your brother in matching turtleneck sweaters your grandma knitted? Don't worry, it's not like that! Sibling matching has come a long way since you were a kid.
If you're trying to figure out how to dress your crew for the first day of school, consider sibling matching outfits. It's all about coordinating patterns, colors, themes or graphics, and there are a bunch of reasons why parents (and kids!) are going crazy for it.
Saves Time
Sibling matching outfits are the stress-free time saver your mornings need! The first day back to school can be pretty hectic. Between getting the kids up, packing lunch, and trying to stay on time, the last thing you want to do is think about outfits for each of your kids. Matching outfits lets you figure it out only once!
Makes Shopping Easy
Shopping with your kids can (sometimes) be a crazy experience. They never want to look at clothes, let alone try them on, and if they think their sister/brother is getting all the attention, they can lose their cool! Choosing matching family outfits makes all this easier because it gives you a game plan: to find the same outfit in different sizes.
Take advantage of deals! Shop when there's a sale on matching family styles, and you'll save on all of your kids' first day of school outfits.
Insta-worthy Photos
You may have dreaded the picture your mom took of you and your siblings on the front porch or at the bus stop on the first day of school…but you'll definitely make your own kids endure it! Dressing them in matching outfits gives you the perfect photo opportunity to document all of their first day of school memories!
Outfit Inspiration
Remember, sibling matching outfits don't have to be identical! They can coordinate themes, colors, patterns, and more. Here are some options to get your fam back-to-school ready!
Matching Sister Outfits
We're loving all the new Mommy And Me Dresses. The best part is that these styles come in adult women's and toddler sizes, so moms and their daughters can create their own look-a-like #GirlSquad!
If you're looking to match themes, try the Toddler Girls Floral Cut-Out Bow Back Dress and Girls' Floral Off Shoulder Dress…and don't forget the headbands!
Matching Brother Outfits
You can't go wrong with a classic button-down on the first day of school. The Boys' Short Sleeve Striped Oxford Button-Down Shirt is a great option to pair with jeans, khakis or shorts! Get one for all the little men in your life, including the littlest ones, with the Baby And Toddler Boys' Short Sleeve Striped Oxford Button-Down Shirt.
Brother-Sister Matching Outfits
Matching girls and boys doesn't have to be difficult! Our Matching Family Tees are always a hit, with coordinating styles for girls and boys of all ages.
If you're looking for something a bit dressier, try matching their outfits by color, print or pattern. The Girls' Long Sleeve Bandana Print Off-Shoulder Top in Milky Way looks great with the Boys' Short Sleeve Paper Clip Print Poplin Button-Down Shirt! Both feature a navy blue color and allover prints. So get ready, get set, get matching…and don't forget to share your sibling matching pictures on Instagram with #mystylePLACE for a chance for your kids' style to be featured!


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Below we will look at the four most common Hilbert spaces that you will have to deal with when discussing and manipulating signals and systems.
(reals scalars) and (complex scalars), also called
is a list of numbers (finite sequence). The inner product for our two spaces are as follows:
Model for: Discrete time signals on the interval or periodic (with period ) discrete time signals.
is a finite energy function on
Model for: continuous time signals on the interval or periodic (with period ) continuous time signals
is an infinite sequence of numbers that's square-summable
Model for: discrete time, non-periodic signals
is a finite energy function on all of .
Model for: continuous time, non-periodic signals
Each of these 4 Hilbert spaces has a type of Fourier analysis associated with it.
But all 4 of these are based on the same principles (Hilbert space).
For example: , . Try as you might, you can't find an inner product that induces this norm, i.e. a such that
In fact, of all the spaces, is the only one that is a Hilbert space.
Hilbert spaces are by far the nicest. If you use or study orthonormal basis expansion then you will start to see why this is true.


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Mobile Phone Rental
What to consider before renting a mobile phone
To get the most out of a phone rental service, you need to first consider several different factors – from the needs of the staff that will be using the device, to the kind of operating system best suited to the tasks they will be performing. We outline some key areas to keep in mind before settling on the mobile phone rental option which is right for you.
What are you using the Mobile Phone for?
We get it – the phenomenal variety of smartphones out there can make deciding on the right mobile phone hire option pretty tricky! A few simple questions can help guide your decision though.
Do you need phones for one individual, or for an entire team?
Getting input and feedback from your staff on the makes and operating systems they're already familiar with can make the transition faster and easier.
What kind of display is right for your needs?
If your employees are attending an event where they'll need to display content on mobile screens, for example, Samsung Galaxy rental is likely your best option.
How long do you need the mobile phone?
For short-term rentals – such as a trade show or business trip – going with the device which best answers the tasks you need it to perform makes sense. If you need the phone for a longer period, however, then you'll want to consider how it fits into your daily life. In these cases, we normally recommend iPhone rental, as they're flexible enough for both business and personal use.
What Operating System are you using?
If you need to transfer files between your phone and other devices like PCs, laptops and tablets, then you'll need to choose a make which is compatible with your operating system.
The smart phone that suits your budget and lifestyle
These days, smart phones have become an integral part of our lives, both as invaluable business tools and as a way to connect with our friends and family. It's not hard to see why there's now such a broad variety of makes and models to choose from – and finding the one that's just right for your needs can be intimidating.
Remember that whatever your mobile phone hire needs, Hire Intelligence is just a call away to offer advice!
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How can I download this program? Can you assist me?
This application is running based on a commercial licence. This means that there is no download available. However, the company offers the possibility for users to attend an online demo of the application. It's practically the same thing as having the software installed, only that an expert will work with it and provide information about its features, modules, etc. Visit the official website to establish a live demo of the application.


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It's over between Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes, Page Six reports.
After pictures emerged showing the Oscar winner partying in Los Angeles on Friday night with much-younger singer Sela Vave, news outlets speculated that Foxx, 51, was cheating on Holmes, 40.
But a spy at La Esquina overheard the actress — who was having dinner with girlfriends at the Kenmore Street restaurant — tell a pal, "What Jamie does is his business — we haven't been together for months."
When we called another Holmes pal to check it out, they confirmed that the pair split in late May, a few weeks after their much-heralded first red-carpet appearance at the Met Gala.
They'd been together since 2013 — about a year after Holmes divorced Tom Cruise. The pair were highly secretive about their early trysts, meeting up late at night at hotels and sneaking out back entrances to avoid tattletales.
After that, the relationship became Hollywood's worst-kept secret for many years.
They finally appeared together in public for the first time at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammys Gala in New York in 2018, and they walked a red carpet together for the first time at the Met Ball this May.
As for Jamie's new "friend," apparently they've been hanging out since at least June, judging by the numerous pics and videos she's posted with him on Instagram.
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Juvenile Reentry & Gang Support Services
GuidenU4Life is referred to youth in need of services and usually first encounter them while they are still in DSHS JJ & RA Facilities.
GuidenU4Life works with juvenile offenders providing mentoring, outreach, youth development, support, and resources for young men both within juvenile facility and after their release.
The majority are young men of color between the ages of 15-21.
GuidenU4Life provides services and activites that focus on preventing criminal behaviors and reinforcing pro-social behaviors.
The specific targets of this service is to help youth learn to manage anger and conflict, boost their self-esteem, address mental health issues like depressions, and move them out of situation likely to involved them in delinquency, gangs, and substance abuse.


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Voters are in an anti-Trump mood.
Democrat Doug Jones's surprising win over controversial Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday's Alabama U.S. Senate election underscores Trump's deep political trouble. The president's job-approval ratings are below 40%. His decision to throw his support behind Moore in the Alabama election failed to convince voters in a deep-red state that backed Trump by a nearly 2-1 margin in 2016.
In a constitutional democracy, elections are of course a fundamental tool that can help set things right. Last month's results in Virginia and other states, as well as yesterday's election in Alabama, suggest that a groundswell of voter opposition is building against both Trump and the Republican party. Polling suggests this disapproval could carry over to the 2018 elections, perhaps costing the GOP its majorities in Congress.
Still, the 2018 elections are still almost a year away — and there is no guarantee as to their outcome or consequences for Trump and the GOP. Even if Democrats do win control of the House and begin impeachment proceedings, it's hard to see a two-thirds vote in the Senate that would be required to remove Trump from office.
That said, new information about Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Trump-Russia investigation consistently comes to light. The revelation that former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has pleaded guilty and is cooperating with Mueller is the biggest news so far, as it suggests that Flynn may provide information that could prove criminal liability for people at the highest level of the Trump team, including perhaps the president himself.
Those of us who see Trump's kleptocratic, authoritarian-minded presidency as a threat to constitutional democracy wonder whether Flynn's deal and Jones's victory points a way out of the national crisis we've lived through for the past year. The problem is that there's no way to be sure. Jones's win might energize Democratic voters in 2018, pushing them to the congressional majorities needed to rein Trump in.
But these setbacks for the Republican party might also motivate the GOP to recalibrate its electoral strategy enough to shore up their control in both the House and Senate. As for the Russia investigation, columnist Dahlia Lithwick observes that no matter what conclusions Mueller reaches — even if he finds that Trump engaged in serious criminal wrongdoing — Republicans in Congress might simply yawn. There is also the lingering possibility that Trump will launch a frontal assault on the rule of law by firing Mueller.
None of this is meant to suggest that Mueller's investigation is a waste of time. The investigation has already shown that top Trump campaign officials knew about and welcomed Russia's assistance in the election; Trump administration officials "conspired to give Moscow a pass despite (or perhaps because of) Russia's attack on our democracy." That itself is damning; never before in American history has there been a presidential campaign or presidency that sided with a foreign country against America's self-interest in fair, legitimate elections. In addition, the Mueller investigation has already led to guilty pleas and indictments; it would be surprising if there isn't more to come.
Yet it is a mistake to see Mueller as a savior. He has a limited mandate, and limited tools available to him. Trump has done damage that has nothing to do with Mueller's investigation.
Making the necessary repairs to the nation forces us to look elsewhere. Whenever and however Trump leaves office, it will be necessary to address underlying fissures and cracks in our constitutional democracy, many of which were problems well-before 2016. Some of these have been exacerbated or exploited by Trump and his Republican allies in Congress — for instance, white nationalism, voter suppression, and gerrymandering.
Trump's divisive, wanna-be authoritarian presidency has exposed and highlighted what columnist E.J. Dionne calls the "rot" in our political system. It's gotten bad enough that Moore, an accused child molester, came close to winning a U.S. senate seat, with the support of both President Trump and the Republican party.
Trump was right when he said the system is rigged — but it's rigged in favor of people like him and Moore: white men with money and power. The tax bill that recently passed the Senate makes clear how disconnected elites like Trump and congressional Republicans are from ordinary people. This wildly unpopular legislation would benefit the wealthyat the expense of middle class and working class Americans.
Trump has brought these problems into sharp focus: the current system is of, by, and for the wealthy and well-connected. It is a system that allows Trump and his Republican allies in Congress to consolidate power with minority support. Even if Democrats win a significant national majority of votes case in House races next year, gerrymandering could prevent them from gaining majority control. We've seen that constitutional democracy itself is on shaky footing, as democratic norms have eroded. Trump's exit from the scene won't magically make these problems disappear.
" If we were starting from scratch, is this the political system we would design? "
A crisis on the scale that we're experiencing demands bold, creative thinking. We should ask this fundamental question: If we were starting from scratch, is this the political system we would design? A political system flooded with money, one that often allows a minority of the population to control results, is a strange system indeed. Setting this right means, at the least, scrapping the electoral college, getting rid of gerrymandering, and changing the way representation works in the Senate.
Dramatic changes of this kind would require a new Constitution (for one thing, the existing document guarantees less-populous states like Wyoming the same number of senators as states with larger populations like Florida, unless small states voluntarily agree to make a change). As the framers of the Constitution set aside the flawed Articles of Confederation in favor of the Constitution in 1787, we need a new constitutional process today to create a new national document.
It's no surprise that many Americans have lost confidence and faith in the U.S. political system; this is precisely what Trump capitalized on when he promised to "drain the swamp." As president, Trump has shown no interest in delivering on this campaign promise. When he leaves office, it will be up to all of us to create a new system worthy of America's best ideals — ideals no longer reflected in reality, if they ever were.
Chris Edelson is an assistant professor of government in American University's School of Public Affairs. His latest book, "Power Without Constraint: The Post 9/11 Presidency and National Security," was published in May 2016 by the University of Wisconsin Press.
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I am so excited to start my new series. I love fall, and in fact, it's one of my favorite seasons! I used to say that fall is spring, only backwards. You see, in spring, dead things come to life, and the weather gets warmer. In fall, living things start to die, and the weather gets colder. Wow. I just realized how dismal fall sounds. Incredibly it's not! As Allingham said, "Fall's the mellow time." How true that is! According to the definition of mellow, fall is sweet, pleasant, and very agreeable!
Now that fall is in full swing, (or almost, as the first day of fall is on Wednesday), I have been enjoying a tradition that takes place every fall and winter. I have been drinking hot tea. My dad is a tea drinker too, and I suppose I get it from him. Like a true lady of the south, my mother entertains with afternoon tea very often. In fact, five (or more!) of my birthdays have been celebrated with afternoon tea. Not only do I enjoy tea with cucumber sandwiches and tasty treats, but I also enjoy a cup of strong tea in the morning. I am very fond of black tea in all forms, be it chai, earl grey, or just plain black tea. Today I am going to share with you two of my favorite teas. Guess what…they're black tea!
The fist tea that I really, really love is Tazo's Vanilla Caramel Chai. I have always loved Tazo's regular chai, but just discovered this vanilla caramel chai. I bought my box at Earth Fare but you can get it probably anywhere. It has all of it's title's flavors. I just love this tea so much! It has cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, and ginger. Tazo has tea bags, which are what I have, and the chai latte, which is a carton of liquid that you add milk to, and you can drink cold or hot. The latte has to be refrigerated after opened.
The next tea I really like is Tea Forte's English Breakfast tea. Basically this is the best quality of an English Breakfast you can get. Tea Forte's teas are of the best! I add cream and sugar to this to make a wonderful warm drink.
Those are my two favorite teas! What are your favorite teas?


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Disable screensaver for some programs
Here's a thought.
You could create a simple batch file to execute your program. A shortcut to that batch file could be placed on your desktop. It would look something like this:
Line 1 – disable screen saver
Line 2 – Call program(For example, Winword.exe)
Line 3 – enable screen saver
You would have to define the path to the program file in either the line that calls the program or perhaps in a set path command in a previous line.
I didn't look into it in great depth, but I believe that the batch command that would disable a screen saver is the SetLocal command.
SetLocal | DisableExtensions
SetLocal | EnableExtensions
ENDLOCAL must be issued to restore the previous settings
My syntax is incomplete, but I think you'll get the idea. You may have to do a bit of research to discover the exact syntax required, or perhaps another person could help in that regard.
See these links:
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A variation of this could be a batch file to change the registry screen saver setting to off.
(REMOVE SPACES from the pasted URL.)
Good luck,
Disable screensaver for some programs
Ideas are good but I had the same idea. Answer is good except I do not understand syntax, use etc. of setlocal so I choose registry.
Disable screensaver for some programs
There is a registry patch that you can download from http://www.aumha.org/regfiles.htm
Perhaps, you can modify the patch to function with other programs also.
It will need to be placed into the registry settings for each program that you desire to disable the screen saver.
Disable screensaver for some programs
Link did not helped, but I made it by myself (who will give me points? )
1. Batch file:
regedit /s \...\scr_del.reg
regedit /s \...\scr_set.reg
2. scr_del.reg file
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2175825942-3572674735-500567579-1151\Control Panel\Desktop]
3. scr_set.reg file:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2175825942-3572674735-500567579-1151\Control Panel\Desktop]
User number depends on computer.


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This morning my 5 year old daughter asked for bacon and eggs for breakfast. I literally dropped what I was doing to make sure I started getting them ready before she decided it would be so much easier to eat some cereal. She said, "Eggs and bacon are good protein right?" I said, "Yes. Good protein and fat." Then she went on to tell me 'that her older sister didn't like to eat fat.' This made me feel exasperated. I said, "Fat is okay to eat, it's the sugar that's not so great."
There are enough peer reviewed studies that clearly indicate sugar as the giant elephant in the room when it comes to weight gain and health related diseases. Sugar, not fat. Sugar is the sneaky drug that ages us faster, wrecks havoc on our bodies and is a marketer's dream when it comes to addictive profitability.
I've spent a good part of my life working with people on their health and anyone that knows me or works with me, knows that I work using multiple plans to help people get results. It's hard enough to change the beliefs of an adult – how do I reprogram my kids to believing that fat is good?
I think it's time we create a new word for the 'fat' found in foods. No one seems keen on rebranding the word sugar as 'poison' or 'how to age faster' instead, poor old fat takes all the negative imagery and smashes it up with our nation's obsession with thinness.
Fat needs a new name.
What if we called it 'essential oils'? I know it's already taken but who cares? It's essential right? Sounds good to me. Maybe energy balls? Or life lipids? What if fat got a whole new style-word like "eat your Zlat – it's good for you!"
What do you think? Any ideas? Maybe we can rebrand the negative image we have created for one of the most important blocks of energy on earth.
Happy Phat Everyone.


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ear-olds, set weights, 1600m.
First run in 1881
Notable winners include Heroic (1924); Ajax (1937); Tulloch (1957); Vain (1969); Surround (1976); Luskin Star (1977); Manikato (1978); Grosvenor (1982); Red Anchor (1984); Mahogany (1993); Redoute's Choice (1999); Lonhro (2001) and All Too Hard (2012).
Skalato was first-past-the-post in 2000 but disqualified after returning positive swab.
Helenus in 2002 was the last horse to claim the Caulfield Guineas-Victoria Derby double.
Red Anchor in 1984 was the last horse to complete the Guineas-Cox Plate double in the same season. In 2013 Shamus Award was placed in the Caulfield Guineas before winning the Cox Plate.
"I think the thing with this horse is that he's very tractable, he can race on the pace, midfield, wherever you want him to be." Trainer Chris Waller on the favourite Press Statement.
"I think we've got him cherry ripe. I think he'll be genuine." Trainer Mick Price on the application of blinkers to second favourite Ready For Victory.
"It's a great thrill and a privilege to have an opportunity to ride in the Caulfield Guineas." Jockey Daniel Stackhouse on a rare chance to ride in a Group One race. He rides Bassett for Peter Moody.
A big field which should ensure good speed. New Zealand visitor Dal Cielo led them up in the Guineas Prelude and from the draw is sure to be forward. Fitted with blinkers, Ready For Victory should be handier in the run. Lizard Island has a nice draw and won't be too far away. A wide gate makes it tricky for favourite Press Statement but he may be able to slot in to a midfield position.
Shooting To Win (2014) won at fifth run of campaign. Claimed Stan Fox Stakes in lead-up.
Long John (2013) won at fourth run of campaign. Came off a 1400m win at Flemington and a third in Guineas Prelude.
All Too Hard (2012) was having fourth run of campaign. Ran fourth in weight-for-age George Main Stakes at previous start.
Helmet (2011) also won at fourth run of campaign after taking out the Guineas Prelude .
Anacheeva (2010) was undefeated in two lead-up runs over 1200m at Moonee Valley and in the Guineas Prelude.


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Barben Fuze Glass Shower Shelf – Curved
The FUZE range is versatile, functional and durable. With dual point fixings, minimalist design and extensive product offering the FUZE collection provides an option for every application. The clean soft rounded lines will enhance any classic or modern bathroom design whilst maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic appeal.
Curved Glass Shelf
- Chrome on brass brackets,
- clear toughened glass with polished edges,
- 5 year warranty
- Full range available
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So the home services market may be facing a lot of heat in the west, but that is definitely not stopping either the investors or startups within India, to explore this scattered market segment within the country. Yet another startup in the segment, DoorMint, has now nabbed close to $3 Million in a fresh Series A round, co-led by Helion Ventures and Kalaari Capital.
Doormint will use these fresh funds to expand its current service network in Mumbai as well as establish its presence in other metro cities. Doormint is also looking to get professionals with "a proven track record" (read it as big-shot management hirings) on board its team across marketing, operations and technology.
Founded in 2015 by Abhinav Agarwal, Doormint, like many other in this segment, aims to provide doorstep home solutions at affordable prices. Focusing on amazing convenience and service quality, Doormint aims to resolve the household grievances of the always-mobile metropolitan populace through its mobile app and online platforms.
Fundamentally similar to how other similar services like HouseJoy etc. work, Agrawal says that the company is different from others due to a "more innovative technology to control operations and better networking capability with both customer and service providers".
Agarwal says,
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Do you want to get your hands on an Oracle Database but don't know how? Here are 5 ways to get you going.
In my previous post I have shown how quick and easy it is to create an Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing instance. In this post I want to show that the same applies for an Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse, short ADW, instance. As a matter of fact, both services are running on the very same Oracle Autonomous Database infrastructure so you will see that the steps are the very same as with Autonomous Transaction Processing.
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Current and Emerging Imaging Techniques in Patients with Genetic Aortic SyndromesArticle in several languages: English | deutsch
Publication History
24 December 2018
24 April 2019
Publication Date:
06 June 2019 (online)
Background Patients with genetic aortic syndromes such as Marfan or Loeys-Dietz syndrome have a decreased life expectancy due to the risk of aortic dissection and rupture. Imaging plays an important role in the acute setting but also in the initial diagnosis and image-based monitoring. In this article, we provide an overview of the most common genetic aortic syndromes and recommended imaging strategies. Furthermore, we highlight modern imaging methods allowing for the quantification of hemodynamic changes in aortic disease.
Method This is a narrative review article on genetic aortic syndromes and recommended imaging strategies, where we take into account expert opinions and standard-of-care practices from our own center.
Results and Conclusion Radiological imaging plays a key role in the initial diagnosis and surveillance of patients with genetic aortic syndromes. Radiologists contribute significantly to the multi-disciplinary setting of genetic aortic syndromes with knowledge of special features and recommended imaging methods. Accurate measurement of the aorta is crucial, particularly in terms of diameter-based surgical treatment algorithms. Modern imaging methods like 4D-flow MRI and pulse wave velocity have a potential to further improve individualized risk stratification in patients with genetic aortic syndromes.
Key points:
The risk for cardiovascular complications such as acute aortic syndrome is increased in patients with genetic aortic syndromes.
Recommended time intervals between image-based monitoring depend on the underlying aortic disease.
CT-angiography should be used only in the acute setting.
Non-contrast MR-angiography is adequate for screening and image-based monitoring of patients with genetic aortic syndromes.
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Veteran artist Badri Narayan's creative quest
Badri Narayan is a thoughtful and reticent artist, who has excelled in the various roles like the perennial storyteller, the creator of auspicious symbols, and the loving teacher, sans any pretentions. Like his persona, his paintings probe and bear testimony to the peculiar human predicament. During his illustrious career filled with many milestones, he has always deeply introspected about his art and life. A streak of self-reflection coupled with an honest autobiographical perspective is the driving force behind his wonderful body of work over all these years.
Narration comes to him with a natural ease and proficiency. As he narrates, the artist has been fond of telling tales since his childhood. Symbolism is a prominent feature of his oeuvre, though at times, he inserts popular icons of rich Indian culture and tradition. Elaborating on his process of picking up the imagery and influences, he has stated it's all that surrounds and immerses him, since his early years, becoming an integral part of his creative journey, overcoming many obstacles in the course of a long career following his own instinct, and experimenting with diverse media, forms and platforms.
Born in Andhra Pradesh, in 1929, the self-taught artist has been passionately painting his pet themes for close to five decades now. Since his debut show at the Hyderabad Art Society in 1954, he has held more than fifty solos in India and internationally. Among his selected group exhibitions are 'Black is Beautiful', India Fine Art, Mumbai (2010); 'Sacred and Secular', India Fine Art (2009); 'The Root of Everything', Gallery Mementos, Bangalore (2009); 'Different Strokes' courtesy Tulika Arts, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2007-08); '50 Years of Art in Mumbai', NGMA, Mumbai (1998); and Jehangir Nicholsan Collection, NGMA, Mumbai & New Delhi (1998), apart from participation in 'Moderns', Royal Cultural Centre, Amman, Jordan courtesy Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi (2008). His artistic achievements have been appreciated in form of several honors and awards, such as Padma Shri (1987); Senior Fellowship for Outstanding Artists from the Government of India (1984-86); National Award, LKA, Delhi (1965); gold medals from Hyderabad Art Society (1949,54,60,62); and awards from AIFACS, Delhi (1962,63,66) as well as Bombay Art Society (1957,58,59,70).
Badri Narayan's paintings are narrative in nature. Curious titles like 'Meeting at Midstream' and 'Queen Khemsa's Dream of Hamsa' are often the starting points from where one can launch the quest to unravel the complexities and mysteries contained in the paintings. The artist leaves it to the viewer to interpret and understand the subject matter. The artist tends to draw his inspiration from Indian mythology and metaphors - Hindu gods and goddesses as well as still life watercolors. He also acknowledges the role of the Indian miniature tradition in his development as an artist. A believer in the two-dimensionality, his paintings are mostly done in a smaller format, which he finds well suited for the watercolor works. Though he works largely in ink or pastel and watercolor, the prolific artist has also dabbled with etchings, woodcuts and ceramics. Apart from teaching art teacher, he has also written fiction and illustrated children's books.
Playful in nature, the paintings reflect his very personal sense of beauty and aesthetics. Profoundly sober and soothing, the central figure in these compositions is often rendered in what seems to be a dream state. A quietude and stillness prevails in these works, enhanced by a subdued palette. Contemplative in tone, they suggest a calm moment of reflection. The figures bound to each other are simultaneously engrossed in their own thoughts. Outwardly, the paintings, simple in subject matter, reveal their intricacies to the viewer. Intimate and appealing, they are often infused with an element of fantasy, brought to the fore by simple outlines represented in two-dimensional stylized representations.
Defining the distinguishing aspects of his persona and paintings, renowned art critic Ranjit Hoskote elaborates in an essay: "He has re-interpreted the wisdom traditions of the ancient and mediaeval world; an autodidact, he shares his discoveries with others, rather than dictating his teachings. Accordingly, for him, painting is neither a didactic medium for the propagation of a gospel; nor yet is it an expressionist project marked by emotive exaggeration. Rather, he treats the painted surface as a visionary space where insight can be gained, and perhaps even revelation."
Badri Narayan has for long been preoccupied by two distinct allegories: one of the different stages of life, which tend to mark the seamless transition of the self from one theatre of action & subsequent reflection to another; and second, that of the self apparently ambushed by revelation, the self-portrait attained in various guises. In the recent paintings, he has rendered the first of these two allegories through such scenarios as that of the elephant that enters a curious cave-door opening in the flank of a hill, while an abandoned boat is floating on the riverbed, with a cast-off garment as its only anchor, or the royal ascetic hearing the celestial musician's annunciation.
The artist is figured as pilgrim, monk or jongleur; as a wizening questor who is meditating on his paint-brush, or as a scholar professing on the various enigmas of reality, in the second allegory. An aura of freedom and lightness illuminates his recent works even where the artist strikes an introspective undertone. It seems, he reminds himself and the viewer, of the fact that the hard-drawn insight is not reachable merely by the path of suffering alone; there's also that path of joy to be discovered.
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Sapphire Flames
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Sapphire Flames (2019) Ilona Andrews
Nevada's arc ended with Wildfire. Catalina's story started there, then moved on with the novella Diamond Fire, and this is her first novella.
It's…. fine.
I liked spending time with Catalina and her family. I appreciated that Nevada was being kept out of the way and gave up control of the house for good reasons. I found the mystery interesting.
I just wasn't that enamored of Alessandro and his hotness and although he was kind to Catalina, and although I understand that she wanted to make sure someone loved her for her and not because of her magic, I just really didn't get her obsession with Alessandro that lead to her falling in love with him–he really did everything he could to hide precisely who he was and tried to give the world only superficial glimpses.
And I had some issues with the mystery as well.
Catalina has to be sworn to secrecy to learn secrets but Alessandro doesn't have to do or swear anything special even though he's just a paid body guard? That is just not right, and I have a hard time believing Catalina didn't see that as an issue either.
And then there are the action scenes.
Arabella crouched by me. "You're in charge and if you order me, I'll take you. But you're tapped out. You can't even stand. My car sits four. I'll take Runa, Leon, and Mom."
She was right. I hated it but she was right. Every second counted, and they needed to pack as much firepower as they could into four seats. "Go," I said. "I'll come with the second wave."
Catalina is exhausted. There isn't really a logical reason for her to go along other than for the plot, so she could face the bad guy. It was illogical and foolish and it made me question the rest of the story more than I would have otherwise. I mean, the story could have ended multiple times before that, but instead the tension had to keep building and building to the point that it started to feel ridiculous.
Now, don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the story, and I will read the next book, but I am getting tired to stories where the heroine can do all the things–and has to do all the things.
The older I get, the more unrealistic it feels.
And I also had some issues with Alessandro's magic. Why would temporary weapons even work? Are they made solely of magic? Why would the damage remain after the weapon disappeared? What if he grabbed a technical nuke? Or a grenade? Do the pieces disappear? If he walked away from someone he shot would the bullets magically dissolve? If he stabbed someone and wanted them to leave, would he have to remain with them all the way to the hospital to the weapon from disappearing and the person bleeding out?
The whole thing just feels too easy and convenient, and since he's already ridiculously handsome and rich and charming…. It's just too much.
But, as I said, I will read the next book. It just feels very week compared to the other series.
Also, Avon cover. I hate it.
Publisher: Avon
Rating: 7/10
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Lauren Levine
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February 2011
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How safe is it for a woman to travel to Ghanna?
Hi Natasha. I have spend a considerable time in Ghana, and an confident that you will find it to be a very safe country. Obviously, all general travel safety considerations still apply. That being said, you should have no problems walking around alone, etc. However, there are a few cultural tips I think will prove useful: 1). When you pass someone on the street and you make eye contact, say hello! If you are caucasian, and it feels like people are always "looking at you," it is merely out of curiousity. When you say "good morning" or "good afternoon" to someone you encounter, it is not only an important ice breaker, but will always be returned with an enthusiastic greeting and smile. 2). When you meet and speak with people, they will often ask you for your phone number. Nearly everyone in the city has a cell phone, but it is still somewhat of a novelty, and people that you don't even know will request your number. Or course, if you don't have a phone, the problem is solved. But phones are inexpensive, and if you'll be there for a while, it will prove useful to have. Instead, just tell people that "it isn't your phone," if you don't feel like having half of Ghana calling you up. 3). Tema is actually quite close, if not a suburb of Accra. It is a harbor town, and I will be honest- it's not the most exciting or beautiful place. I presume you are going to Tema for some kind of work or project, which is fine. But I think that you will find it rewarding to take a weekend trip to other parts of the country as well, because its only when you get out of the city do you experience the true beauty for Ghana. 4). Accra can be a bit overwhelming at first, as is any capital city. Hang in there! Let yourself get acclimated for a few days and learn the lay of the land, before you form too many opinions. Ghana is a great country- friendly, and safe. I hope that you have a wonderful time!!! -Lauren San Francisco, California over 9 years ago
Is it safe to travel alone in Ghana?
Hi Elinor, I spent three months traveling through Ghana by myself, and I'm a tiny little blonde girl, yet, I found it to be very safe. While Phil offers some very good suggestions, let me share a specific Ghanain trick I learned on the road. When people where rude to me in any way, I spoke up for myself. I'm not suggesting that you will encounter this often. But should you find someone bothering you, or being unkind to you, I find it most effective to be firm. One time I was in a public fish market on the Cape Coast taking photos, and for some reason people started yelling at me. So you know what I did? I yelled back! I said: "Don't you yell at me!! I am a visitor in your country, and you are being rude!!!" And when another man looked at me and told me to go away I said "Hey- you're not the chief of this fishing village! You can't tell me what to do!!" And, believe it or not, I earned myself a great deal of respect for myself at that fishing harbor. Not only did no one bother me again, but some of the ladies I yelled at invited me to sit with them, and they became my pals. This reminds me of an interesting aspect of Ghanain culture. In Ghana, people debate a lot. They have elaborate discussions with eachother, often disagreeing with one another, and they can become animated and even loud when they talk. But they almost never resort to violence!! In fact, they are very lovely people. In fact, I didn't have a single "real" problem, and was never once in danger. But it's important to remember to stick up for yourself, and not feel intimidated. I'm a very polite person, so this took a little practice! But once I got the hang of it, man... it was awesome! :) I hope that you enjoy Ghana! Feel free to email me if I can be of help. over 9 years ago
looking to visit west africa in december. Not sure which country is best location. looking at Ghana as a possibility. any advice?
Hi Kieran, I'm a big fan of Ghana, having spent three months there. However, soley as a travel destination, I think it leaves a little to be desired. The infastructure for tourism is a little... um... so-so, and the number of things to specifically see can be limited. HOWEVER, that being said, I still encourage you to go, but suggest that you consider finding yourself a short term volunteer project in Ghana-- there are many! I feel that if you can carve out for yourself an "experience within an experience," you use that opportunity as an "in" to Ghanaian culture that you might not achieve otherwise. And then go do some sightseeing!! I hope that you go regardless. Ghana is very charming. :) -LL over 9 years ago


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Tuesday, 2019-08-13
Bible Reference: Luke 14:34-35
Translation: The Passion Translation (TPT)
Bible Text: 34 "Salt is good for seasoning. But if salt were to lose its flavor, how could it ever be restored? 35 It will never be useful again, not even fit for the soil or the manure pile! If you have ears opened by the Spirit, then hear the meaning of what I have said and apply it to yourselves."
OBSERVATION: I'm just a humble nobody, so how might I possible have an impact on anyone? I'm sure that may be the response of some when they read the title of today's devotional, and they may even skip over this and move to another devotional that sounds more applicable to them. But the words shared in the above verses were actually spoken to fishermen; tax collectors (cheaters); and ordinary sons of ordinary men – Jesus' disciples. Because God saw fit to include this challenge in His Word, then I believe He wants us to consider the same analogy. Meditate with me as we explore this.
APPLICATION: For the person who loves salt in their food while it is cooked, they can't stand it when a health-conscious person decides to share with them a meal cooked their way – without salt. Most of you have probably already answered 'disgusting'; 'awful'; 'tasteless'; or something similar. In our Scripture today, Jesus had just shared important qualities that he wanted His disciples to know, and to reflect in their lives each day. Jesus ended that dialogue by comparing their impact on the world, to the value of salt in its seasoning effectiveness. In pondering what Jesus might be saying to me on this subject, I believe He made me keenly aware that each of us have an impact on others in some way, and that depends on what type of person we have chosen to be and what things in life impact our lives. Think about it friends, when you walk away from Tom, what are your thoughts? You wish you were as kind hearted and loving as he came across in his dialogue with you? Or was he obnoxious, mean spirited, and a know-it-all that you couldn't wait to leave his company? What about Susie, perhaps she was warm, caring and showed lots of interest in how you were doing? Perhaps she never once complained about someone else during the whole time you were together? I know, you come across a certain number of each character type in your typical day, but why should that bother you when asked about your day? Don't miss the point my friend, in the same way that you walked away from Tom and Susie with your own impressions of them, and perhaps you swore to yourself that you would not spend a lot of time around at least one of them, that's also the way that others are impacted by you. You say that you are a Christian, but do your friends experience Christ-like qualities while you are around them? You may ask, why should you act any special way around them, and I would encourage you to consider that what you do at home and around close family, that will you do when you're at work, in a mall or anywhere else. Friends, if Jesus lives inside of you, and you are reminded from His Word daily about His qualities and His character, then I believe that you will reflect on that while you interact with others, because you will want to be just like Him at all times. Conversely, if you find yourself being mean spirited and ugly with people, then quickly analyze your relationship with the Lord. Is that an indication that you need more quiet time with Him – perhaps meditating on His Word, and praying for others, and for your character, so that you would reflect His image in all that you say and do? May God open your eyes today to know how you are doing with others, and especially how you are doing with Him. Just as salt is a valuable addition to our food, may you add value to the relationships in which you are a part, because of Jesus!
PRAYER: Take my life and let it be, consecrated Lord to thee. Take my hands and use them, take my feet and make them move in a direction led by You. Take my lips and let them speak kind and loving words, just as You do for me when I need them most. People need the Lord. Oh that they may see Jesus and experience His likeness in their interactions with me. May today's Scripture, and my humble thoughts inspire my readers to love You more today, and desire a deeper walk with You, so that through their lives You may impact everyone they come into contact with. Go being our help, our strength and our director. AMEN!
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Aug 22 (Reuters) - Chilean miner Antofagasta Plc on Thursday reported a 44% jump in first-half profit, benefiting from higher copper sales, by-product revenue and lower cost of production.
The FTSE-100 copper miner said core earnings rose to $1.31 billion in the six months ended June 30 from $904.2 million last year. Margins expanded from a year earlier to 51.7%.
Revenue rose 19% to $2.53 billion, but net cash costs fell 22% to $1.19 per pound of copper. (Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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Happy New Year
Well, it's impossible to forget that 2004 ended tragically for India, Sri Lanka, and so much of southeast Asia, but it helps to remember that tragedies also bring out the best in humankind. Let's hope that the generosity of people's money, time, and ingenuity (flowing through the usual relief agencies and projects such as BlogAid, as just one small example), continues well into the new year.
In spite of the sadness surrounding that unbelievable disaster, an overwhelming feeling of hope and happiness carries Cheris and me into the new year, and of course that's because our first-born will be arriving very soon. Here's a picture of that beautiful baby belly on Cheris, taken on Christmas day in Corpus Christi, where we had a wonderful holiday (thanks again, Mike and Ann!). Yes, those are reindeer antlers, not some weird new hairstyle on Cheris.
In the nearly-too-surreal-to-believe department, we actually had about six inches of snow in Corpus, but I'll have to save that story (and hopefully some pictures) for another post — time to go relax on the sofa and feel that kid kick.
A very happy and healthy 2005 to you and yours!


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Trade like a stock market wizard by Mark Minervini
This is a good book for a trader who wants to understand what goes into buying trending stocks. Mark shares a great deal of information about his trading method and goes in-depth to explain this. There are numerous examples, as well. Below are some memorable nuggets Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made […]


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SET of 12 GREEN Flag-a-Tag Sonic Boom FLAG FOOTBALL Belt Set 52" Waist
12 GREEN FLAG-A-TAG BELTS - PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING - We have quantity discounts if you buy 5 or more dozen (send us a message). We ship VERY FAST - most of the time going out within minutes of your order. Shipping USPS so depending on where you are in the US it could take a couple days but we ship from the North Texas area so we can hit most places quickly across the USA.


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Suzlon Sep quarter standalone profit slumps1 min read . Updated: 31 Oct 2008, 09:58 AM IST
Suzlon Sep quarter standalone profit slumps
Mumbai: Suzlon Energy Ltd, the world's No. 5 wind turbine maker, said its standalone quarterly net profit tumbled 95.2% on foreign exchange losses and provisioning for faulty blades.
Suzlon said net profit in the September quarter fell to Rs16.98 crore ($3.4 million) from Rs3.56 billion reported a year ago.
Total income rose to Rs22.34 billion from Rs16.95 billion.
Suzlon said currency losses on outstanding foreign loans and hedging were Rs2.3 billion in the quarter. It also set aside Rs47.77crore rupees for restoration of faulty wind turbines and blade failures in the United States.
It said oustanding order book stood at Rs140.52 billion, compared with Rs164.9 billion at the end of July.
Producers of renewable energy equipment such as Suzlon were riding a boom as high oil prices and climate change concerns prompted countries to crackdown on greenhouse emissions, but the credit crisis is forcing developers to re-think projects.
Suzlon shares have been hammered 40.5% over the last week after a large blade attached to a wind turbine supplied by it cracked and fell off on a corn field in the United States.
A unit of Edison International had cancelled orders for 150 turbines in June following cracks in blades.
In a separate statement, the company said it had dropped plans to invest in a tower manufacturing facility reducing its capital expenditure plan to Rs6.69 billion. It did not elaborate.
On Monday, the company had dropped plans for a $360 million rights offer citing falling markets.
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Delicious homemade ice cream is much better than the one you buy in the supermarket. Cook it for your family and your kids will love it.
Take the container with your yummy dessert out of the freezer and put it into the fridge for 20 minutes before serving. Eat it with crushed nuts, cookies or grated chocolate.


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Theater – One Night Performance
Donations Accepted after the Show for SlutWalk Philadelphia
A special theater performance is presented at Plays and Players on Saturday, June 25th from 10:30 to 11:00 p.m. This is a public event and donations will be accepted in support of SlutWalk Philadelphia.
Performance: Dan Rottenberg is Thinking About R@ping You by Cara Blouin
Earth to Liberated Women! What you don't know about what your own behavior may just get you raped!
Local columnist Dan Rottenberg, made interweb-famous in his article "Male Sexual Aggression and Female Naivete" finally answers his own question "What Should Women Do?" in a presentation that could save you or a naive female that you care about a bothersome sexual assault. Forearmed Productions invites you to the Mainstage at Plays and Players Theatre for helpful tips that women can use to make the streets safer for themselves! And of course, join us at Quig's Pub for drinks and spirited post-show discussion.
See the full article here. Forewarned is Forearmed!
The theater is located at 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, (215) 735-0630.


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Bullet fired through board of elections office window
STEUBENVILLE — City Police recovered a bullet that was fired through a window Thursday afternoon at the Jefferson County Board of Elections office in the Towers building at 500 Market St.
Diane Gribble, county board of elections director, said there was a loud noise around 4:10 p.m. on Thursday and a board employee said he thought something had come through the south ground-floor window. She said police were notified and responded, with officers finding a hole in a wall in the computer server room.
Gribble said people outside the building said they didn't hear anything, but she noted the wind was loud and strong at the time.
Police on Friday dug out a bullet from the wall.
Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said he was told by police the bullet may have traveled 200 to 300 yards and may have been fired from the city's South End.
Graham said bulletproof glass will be installed on the south-facing windows of the board of elections office. He noted security will be increased at the building.
City Manager Jim Mavromatis said police are continuing the investigation to determine if the shot was randomly fired by someone.
Gribble said police had no reports of shots being fired around that time.
"I don't want people to be afraid to come to the board of elections," she said.
Graham said he was thankful nobody was hurt.
"The police are getting to the bottom of it. It hurts the image of all of downtown. We are trying to improve the image by what we are doing at the Towers and the work on the parking lot there. I'm just hoping it was a random shot. It is a shame," Graham said.
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