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Pond's Exclusive: March 2015 Bdj Unboxing
Look what's waiting for me when I arrived home from my sister's place yesterday!!! It's the MARCH BDJBOX, bigger than their usual box and an exclusive box that... Read morePosted on 16 March 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Covergirl Exclusive: December 2014 Bdj Unboxing
Received my December BDJ a week ago and was not able to post my unboxing until today because of the activities that hovers me this month. And boy! was I... Read morePosted on 18 December 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Gorgeous Winter Nails in a Tropical Country (julep Style)
♪♫♪ Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glisteningA beautiful sight,We're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland ♪♪♫ *sigh... Read morePosted on 18 December 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Benefit Exclusive Box: Bdj March 2014 Unboxing
The much awaited BDJ Box is here already and I'm so excited to share with you my first ever unboxing with them, and boy was it great? The first box I received... Read morePosted on 05 September 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
SCARYNOTSOSCARY: My First Try to Wakeboard :)
Whoa! first post after a decade hahaha. I am so excited to share with you my first try to wakeboard (finally!!!) Remember my first post about decawake park at... Read morePosted on 29 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Banana Walnut Mini Muffins with Maltesers
Bananas are fruits that are never gonna be outdated and since we have on over ripe bananas here, my fingers are getting restless again. You know what that means... Read morePosted on 24 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Mobile Zalora...Every Girl's BESTFRIEND!!!
I guess we all are very much aware that online shopping is the newest trend in our society right? As a certified shopping addict [even though we don't have... Read morePosted on 22 October 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
BEAUTY REVIEW: Colour Collection Gluta Whitening BB Cream SPF 30
Ever use any BB Creams? No?!? We'll you're missing a lot in your beauty kit my dear. BB creams are the new hype nowadays when it comes to makeup, well there's... Read morePosted on 17 October 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Wakeboarding Adventure @ Deca Wake Park Clark
I am from Pampanga, but I seldom go out ever since I decided to stay here for good. So, I never imagine that this province have a lot of a must travel places... Read morePosted on 13 September 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Jjampong Cheaper Version :)
Does anyone here who loves to cook?Me? I super duper loves to cook. I always find ways to cook something unusual and still manage to make them taste yummy,... Read morePosted on 30 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK
Foi De Miel Shoppe is CRAZY ABOUT BAGS :)
Do you agree that online shopping is the new shopping trend today? Hmnn.. I do as a matter of fact I am even encouraged to put up my own online shop. Why, You... Read morePosted on 27 August 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Banana-Oats Chocolate Cookies
Boredom strikes again, looking for something to be busy about. What do you suggest? Go malling? Nah, couldn't do that as I have to travel at least one hour... Read morePosted on 23 August 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION
Chili Bomb and Cheese Sticks
Has anyone of you heard of a spicy food as a remedy for clogged nose?No? Well, me too, but my ever-dearest boyfriend have a different say. Read morePosted on 15 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
BEAUTY REVIEW: Bioderma Sebium H2O Solution Micellaire
Another favorite cleanser review today :DHave you heard about Bioderma Sebium H2O? Actually, a few months back this product also caused a hype over the... Read morePosted on 14 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
BEAUTY REVIEW: Shu Uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Cleansing Oil
Most of the times the ever reliable soap and water isn't enough to take off all the makeup residue on our face. So, because of this a lot of cosmetics company... Read morePosted on 12 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
Flashback: Pearl Farm Adventure
WARNING: PHOTO HEAVYThe time to relax is when you don't have time for it.Sydney J. Harris Agree? I do! And we are so blessed to have availed a great deal from... Read morePosted on 07 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
CLARITY : July Saladbox Unboxing
It's that time of the month again when beauties are expecting their subscription boxes arrives from Saladbox, but SURPRISE!!! SURPRISE!!! I received mine earlie... Read morePosted on 07 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
SAMPLEROOM HAUL: May to July
Who love samples?Anyone?Well, I do! Why? Because I am able to test the products first before buying it full size, that way I am able to check if the product wil... Read morePosted on 02 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
SECRET REVEALED: Mocked Tuna and White Onion Omelette
Is it true? Mashed Chickpeas tasted like tuna? Hmmmn... I remember one of my girl from the pre-blogging group who hates tuna, when I first read about this mocke... Read morePosted on 30 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
"My" Hot and Spicy Korean Rice Cake (Ddeokbokki)
Spicy Korean Rice Cake? Hmmmnn..I want please!!!Yeah, I'm drooling to have korean spicy rice cakes right now so I'm making my own :DMy Spicy Korean rice cake wa... Read morePosted on 26 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
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Apple on trial: Decade-old iTunes suit will be heard in court
A suit against Apple, originally brought in 2005, will finally be heard in a California district court this week. Steve Jobs will appear in a video deposition in the trial, which will focus on Apple's early dominance in the online music marketplace.
It's been years since Apple started offering DRM-free music on the iTunes Store, allowing customers to play downloaded songs on whatever applications and devices they choose. But prior to 2009, music downloaded from iTunes could only be played in Apple's iTunes application, or on an iPod or iPhone. Furthermore, there was a time when iPods could not play songs downloaded from places other than the iTunes store.
Several Californians started a class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of monopolizing online music -- and after nearly a decade of filings and delays, the suit is heading to trial this week.
The suit is making news because of the role Steve Jobs, Apple's late co-founder, will play in the trial. The plaintiffs hope to show that Mr. Jobs, for all his genius, was not above blocking competitors and bullying other companies in order to make the iTunes Store the biggest source for online music.
For example, Brian X. Chen reports in The New York Times that, in 2003, Jobs had his eye on rival service MusicMatch, writing an e-mail to Apple executives that read in part, "We need to make sure that when Music Match launches their download music store they cannot use iPod. Is this going to be an issue?"
Jobs' e-mails will play a big role in the trial. He was infamous for threatening to sue opponents, and for promising huge financial incentives for those who agreed to partner with Apple. The founder himself will reportedly appear in a video deposition, recorded before his death in 2011, in which he discusses Apple's approach to the iTunes Store and what he saw as the company's role in the online music marketplace.
The plaintiffs are asking for $350 million from Apple for its alleged anticompetitive behavior. That amount would be a drop in the bucket for the tech giant, which made a profit of $8.5 billion last quarter, but all the same Apple lawyers have been fighting the suit for years.
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has refused to throw out the case, but agreed to dismiss some of the original claims in the suit. The complaint, made in 2005, shows just how far the online music marketplace has come in the past decade. It mentions once-ascendant competitors such as Napster, Music Rebellion, and Audio Lunchbox; frets about the now-bankrupt Tower Records; and references music players from companies such as Epson and Gateway.
The case will begin on Tuesday, and will be heard by District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.

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In an effort to avoid being accused of Scrooge-like symptoms, I have a few complaints to register before the start of the holiday season. I mean, it is Dec. 8; pretty soon, all the stores are going to have Christmas displays and stuff.
1. Could somebody please round up all of the Kardashians and put them on an island somewhere? And not an island with cameras, like "MILF Island" on 30 Rock. I can't take it anymore.
These three skanky-ass sisters and their skanky-ass mother are charter members of the FFSD Club. FFSD is a term I made up; it means Famous For ... (performing a particular act of physical intimacy). That's all they're famous for. Well, actually, they get an extra 10 percent fame bonus for being famous about being famous for the FFSD thing.
I understand that there are people out there whose parents were on the crack pipe during conception and pregnancy. Not everybody is meant to watch PBS. I have never watched the Kardashians' show; I value my intellect, such as it is.
Some might ask how I can criticize that which I've never seen. It would be a valid question were it not for the fact that the TV "show" has spilled over into the lives of people whose IQ numbers are higher than the number of teeth in their mouths. The Kardashians are in magazines, on TV news programs and in the newspaper. Make it stop.
As for the very concept of "reality" TV: Does anybody really believe that, knowing that there is a camera in the room, people are behaving just as they would otherwise? The mere act of observing something changes that which is being observed. Someone should mention that to the Kardashians, but I'm betting that the only word they would recognize is "of." And there's only a 50-50 chance that, working as a group, they could nail the spelling of "of."
Now that the furor over the fake-ass 72-day "marriage" is dying down, one of the other sisters is trying to grab headlines by screaming, "Hey, I got knocked up for the second time by a guy who won't marry me because he's too busy cheating on me with someone who is quite possibly even skankier than I."
And how do I know this? Because when I turned on AOL one day last week to look at news headlines, guess what came up? Not the debt crisis in Europe. Not the Santa Ana winds that damaged Southern California. Not the American who got kidnapped in Pakistan. No, the lead story was about one of the Skank Sisters who took time out from performing a particular act of physical intimacy to perform yet another ... without protection.
They're breeding, and perhaps we should all be very afraid.
2. I'm stunned by the reaction that Tucson Weekly editor Jimmy Boegle got when he expressed reservations about the hiring of new UA football coach Rich Rodriguez. At last count, more than 30 people had taken the time to comment online to say, "You're an idiot. RichRod's the greatest. Just read some book about Rodriguez's time at Michigan, and you'll rethink your entire stance."
I, too, cringed when they hired Rodriguez. (I would have greatly preferred Mike Leach, who was hired by Washington State.) If you don't want to call Rodriguez a cheater, then he's at least a certified rule-breaker. He doesn't come here with a clean slate, and he hasn't yet jettisoned his baggage. I'm an Arizona fan; I hope he stays clean and does well. I'll keep an open mind, but I don't welcome him with open arms.
3. We all understand that ESPN, in an effort to stay ahead-of-the-curve hip, hires former jocks as talking heads, offering "analysis" and banter. Many of these guys probably didn't see the inside of many classrooms, so over the course of a day, we can expect to hear "shoulda went" once or twice.
What kills me is when ESPN guys try to use big words when little ones will do the job. The other day, Mark Schlereth, when discussing an underachieving team, kept saying, "This is a prideful group of athletes. This is a prideful team."
Well, you're a dolt, Mark. "Prideful" and "proud" mean two different things. Take your overly large paycheck, and buy a dictionary.
4. It's being reported that there is a drop-off in the number of kids getting vaccinated and, not surprisingly, a resurgence of diseases that had been all but eradicated. Last year, more than 130 kids died of whooping cough. Do you know how many kids should die every year from whooping cough? None. Zero. Ever.
What's most infuriating is that those parents who are opting out of the supposedly mandatory vaccination programs are an oddball collection of paranoid libertarians and post-hippie health nuts. Many states allow parents to opt out on religious or even philosophical grounds. It's reported that many of these parents have some college education or even a college degree, which means they learned just enough to know very little.
Vaccinations don't cause autism; they're not part of some government conspiracy; and they can make some diseases fade into history. As an American, you have the right to be dumb, but you don't have the right to be dangerously stupid.


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Roost Count
Bat Conservation Trust
Surveyors count numbers of bats emerging from summer roosts at sunset on two evenings during the survey period. Surveyors choose their own roosts. A small number of counts are internal roost counts carried out under licence.
Geographic Description
The NBMP Roost Count dataset includes records from a sample of summer roosts across the UK, and is not a complete record of all UK roosts. There are local gaps in coverage, and some sites have been excluded due to sensitivity issues.
Data are collected for the purposed of producing species population trends.
Data quality
All data are collected using the same methodology. Species verification by BCT is an ongoing process and has not been carried out at all roosts, but in most cases identification is likely to have been carried out by an SNCO roost visitor or by the recorders themselves with the aid of a bat detector. The data do not provide a complete picture of bat roosts, but should be considered as a sample of roosts from across the UK. These data are not intended to replace systematic local surveys and data held by local records centres.
Surveyors stand outside exit points of known roosts in buildings and other structures, from approximately 15 minutes before sunset, and complete visual counts of bats as they emerge. A bat detector may also be used to help identify bats emerging and also verify species identification. The survey stops when: bats have finished emerging; it becomes too dark to see; bats are displaying confusing behaviour; or the weather conditions deteriorate dramatically. Two surveys take place in June, with additional counts at other times at some sites. Counts for lesser horseshoe bats take place in May/June.
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Television Personality Robin Leach sighted on February 28, 1989 at Sfuzzi Restaurant in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage)
From 1984 to 1995, we were able to take a glimpse into the lives of the ultra-rich thanks to the television series, "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Hosted by the impeccably-accented Robin Leach, the show capitalized on the attitude of conspicuous consumption that defined the 1980s. Each week, viewers got to see the extravagant homes and witness the luxury life enjoyed by wealthy entertainers, business tycoons and professional athletes. Here's what you may not remember about the television show that made us all jealous of the one-percenters.
"Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams"
It was the show's host, Robin Leach himself, that coined the catchphrase of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." In fact, his "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams" phrase was one of the most popular phrases of the 1980s. Even today, the phrase pops up in songs and movies, further cementing its place in pop culture.
Champagne Everywhere!
If the show is to be believed, the ultra-rich spend their days surrounded by champagne. The expensive beverage with the high-end reputation was featured prominently in nearly every episode. Even the intro to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" included champagne. Multiple shots showed champagne being poured and glasses lifted in the air. The subconscious message of the series was, "You will know you've made it big when you drink champagne on a random Tuesday!"
Featured Guests had to Surpass an Income Threshold
Just how does one define ultra-rich? This was a question the producers of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" had to answer. They settled on a number. To be considered for a guest feature on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", one had to have a net worth that exceeded $50 million.
It Wasn't all About the Houses
Although "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" focused on the opulent homes of the well-to-do, it wasn't only about fancy houses. The host, Robin Leach, also took viewers on a tour of the wealthy guests' summer homes, their garages full of expensive sports cars, and their closets full of one-of-a-kind designer clothes. Viewers got to tag along as Leach boarded private planes, helicopters, yachts and limousines to show us where the rich and famous vacation.
The Theme Song Wasn't Originally Intended for "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"
When Bill Conti, a well-known musical composer and Academy Award winner who wrote the scores for "Dynasty," "The Right Stuff" and for "Rocky" "Gonna Fly Now", wrote the some, "Come With Me Now", it was for the 1979 movie, "Five Days From Home". The love ballad was later adopted for the theme song for "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Another of Conti's compositions, "Runaway" from the film, "For Your Eyes Only", was frequently used for in-show content background music.
Robin Leach was a Journalist
The very British and very proper Robin Leach began his career as a journalist. He covered entertainment and gossip news in both England and the United States for more than ten years before he landed a spot as a correspondent on "Entertainment Tonight" in 1981. He was able to parlay his success on that show into the hosting gig of the newly-developed "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."
Robin Leach Worked with Regis Philbin
Early in his career, Robin Leach worked alongside Regis Philbin when they were both contributors on "AM Los Angeles," which broadcast on KABC-TV. This was just one of Leach's television reporting jobs. He also worked for CNN, "People Tonight" and "Good Morning Australia" as well as a gig on the Food Network.
Donald Trump was on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"
In 1994, an episode of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" featured the business mogul and future president, Donald Trump. At the time, Trump was married to Marla Maples, who was also shown on camera being interviewed along with her husband by Robin Leach. Leach even asked the couple about their newborn daughter, Tiffany.
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" Spawned Copycat Shows
The popularity of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" led to other television shows that featured the extravagance lives and homes of the famous and wealthy, including "Cribs", "The Fabulous Life of..," "My Lottery Dream House" and "The World's Most Extraordinary Homes." "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" was also the forerunner of celebrity reality television shows, like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and others, they offered an unscripted glimpse at the everyday lives of the ultra-rich.
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" Guest List is a Who's Who of 1980s Stars
Many of the celebrities that were featured on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" were the mega-stars of the 1980s and 1990s. They included Michael Jackson, Marie Osmond, Peter Usinov, Melissa Gilbert, Morgan Fairchild, Lynda Carter, Stephanie Powers and Jeff Bridges. Shari Belafonte, who starred in "Hotel", was a guest on the series and then became the show's co-host, along with Robin Leach. When Leach retired from the series in 1994, Belafonte took over as the host and the name was changed to simply "Lifestyles."
Robin Leach Recently Passed Away
The former host of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," Robin Leach had been in poor health in recent years. He suffered a stroke on August 20 of this year and died three days later. He was 77 years old. For the host of a show about the rich and famous, Leach enjoyed a level of that wealth and fame himself. His name will forever be linked to the phrase, "champagne wishes and caviar dreams."


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Reconyx Trail Camera Hyperfire HC600 is no longer available
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Hunting season is always an exciting time, and knowing what is coming to your feeder ahead of time, really increases the excitement! Once you see images of that big buck coming up to feed for a few nights in a row, you know your chances are good at getting that trophy.
The Reconyx Trail Camera Hyperfire HC600 is a trail camera that uses no-glow high output convert infrared technology, which eliminates the tell-tale red glow common to most game cameras. It is not a budget-priced game camera..but you do get what you pay for.
Read the rest of the Reconyx Trail Camera Review:
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Features| Pros & Cons|Summary|
- Infrared
- Rechargeable Battery
- 3.1 Megapixel Camera
- Code-Loc Pass-Code Protection
- Weight 1.7 pounds
The Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 may be small in size, but is big when it comes to performance! The camera has trigger speeds as fast as 1/5 of a second and Rapid Fire Video speeds up to two frames per second.
With the Ultra HD IR infrared lens you can shoot daytime color images and sharp, clear night time infrared images. With 50 feet of infrared flash range you are sure to get really great shots. Many game cameras give you the time and date, but the Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 will also tell you the temperature, and moon phase on each image.
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Besides a one year manufacturer's warranty, the Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 comes with CodeLoc Pass-Code protection, which provides theft deterrence. You can hunt in almost any weather conditions as the camera has a temperature range of 20ºF to 120º F.
Pros & Cons
"In the last 10 years I have owned over 25 game cameras. I recently purchased two of the Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 cameras. They are hands down, without question, in a league of their own. The trigger speed, picture quality and battery life is number one. No false images of the grass blowing and blacked out pictures at night. I did a comparison with a so called "Outfitter" camera. One Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 took over 400 pictures. The competitor took 44. The second Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 took over 300 pictures and the "Outfitter" took just over 100. Yes, the settings were identical for frequency and interval. Worth every dime. Thanks Reconyx!"
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"I've had other trail cams and for the most part they were worthless from false triggers to blurred images, but the Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 camera is the absolute BEST. Picture quality, both night and day, is extremely good. The no red glow and very little noise don't scare the deer. I have pics with their faces within inches while the camera works. I had no false trigs. Battery life is amazing! I took over 4000 pics last month. It's a lot of money but it's a whole lot of camera. You won't regret it."
"I am extremely impressed with the Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 camera, hands down it DESTROYS the competition! The pictures received from this camera are crystal clear whether it's day time or in complete darkness! I purchased the low glow model and it is such a little glow that I'm confident it will not effect it's use. I had multiple pictures and every time it captured, it had multiple pics per frame."
"I'd probably get two or three Bushnell Trophy Cams instead of this Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 camera. That being said…this camera DOES NOT "miss" ANYTHING! I've got several pics of running deer, set up on three shots per frame, and have got all three of the shots as the deer bounded across the field. Battery life is outstanding. Service department couldn't be better as I has to send it back to get a sensor replaces. I've had two Bushnell's for over a year now and despite some poor reviews, I have yet to have problems with them. They're getting just a good batter life and take almost as good of picture. They are somewhat slower on the trigger, but they take videos, which my Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 does not. At this point, I can't say for certain as to it's longevity. If you can afford a Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600, you will be happy with it."
The Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 camera is one of the most expensive trail cameras out on the market today, and feedback from customers show that even though it is expensive, it is certainly worth the expense to a hunter who wants clear and sharp pictures. There are other cameras out there that will fill the need for many hunters, like the Bushnell, or Cuddeback.
The Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 has a good warranty, and good customer service should you have any problems with the camera. While researching for this review we could only find one customer that had to ever send the camera back. If you want a camera that has the low glow, is sturdy, and has a fast trigger, then you should try the Reconyx Trail Hyperfire HC600 camera.


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Concrete Imprint – Printed Driveways & Patios Trim, County Meath
Custom Crete are specialists in the the setup of pattern imprinted concrete for usage on driveways, patios and paths in Trim, County Meath. Our Director has more than 10 years experience in suitable this product both in Trim, County Meath Ireland and overseas and also flaunting some massive projects, you actually will not locate a more experienced installer.
The name utilized to define this type of paving differs from area to area nonetheless all refer to the process of a strong layer of concrete which is after that inscribed with a decorative pattern and afterwards coloured and also secured to provide the impact of cobbles, insane paving, block paving and even hardwood.
There are numerous advantages over other kinds of paving which assists this appearing choice to stick out.
So Why Choose Pattern Imprinted Concrete in Trim, County Meath?
- Very hard-wearing and weather proof
- Does not fade like tarmac
- Ultra-low maintenance compared to other paving options
- Weed free and stain resistant
- Comes in a huge range of patterns and colours
- Does not sink like block paving
Your driveway, paths and also patios are the first impression site visitors will certainly acquire of your house. So in this regard, top quality absolutely matters! Our concrete driveways are laid using premium-quality product and high quality methods. Your Custom Crete driveways in Trim, County Meath item will certainly enhance your home and offer you an area that is almost maintenance free.
The Choice Refine
You will start the procedure of redesign with among our Trim, County Meath expert property surveyors. Together, you will certainly agree a pattern and the finish you would like to your item to have. Our surveyor will certainly reveal you a series of driveway ideas or patio suggestions, to assist you choose the layout you love.
They will determine the area meticulously as well as speak with you thoroughly concerning your suggestions and the function you wish to incorporate. Only when you have actually made your excellent driveway or patio will we offer you a no-obligation quote for your authorization.
The Installation Process
Our service technicians will arrive quickly and also be ready to answer every one of your questions. Installation will start with the complete excavation of your old driveway. We dig to the dirt base under so we can lay a brand-new sub-base foundation. Your concrete pathways or patios will certainly start similarly, from the ground up, as if this is the very first path or patio to be laid.
It is essential that your new driveway or patio has a solid base, to prevent splitting or subsidence. The sub-base structure is compressed and then up to 5 inches of concrete is laid. It is then that your selected colour is applied, before your picked print is applied to the surface.
As soon as your selected Custom Crete driveways print or patio print has actually been applied, the installment is left to treat. Then, relying on your selection, your driveway will be left matt or secured with a sheen or gloss coating. This surface will provide your driveway included defense against oil or diesel stains.
Secure Your Custom Crete Driveway or Patio Trim, County Meath
Upon selection of your item from our range of concrete driveways and concrete patios, you will certainly be asked to pay a 10% down payment to safeguard your setup day. Your specialists will certainly help a day on your driveway or patio and afterwards will ask you to make a more settlement. When the installation is full, you will be requested the final payment.
Imprinted concrete can be used in:
- Pattern Imprinted Concrete Patios
- Pattern Imprinted Concrete Driveways
- Pattern Imprinted Concrete Pathways
- Pattern Imprinted Concrete Steps And Kerbs
- Wallcrete
Useful links: National Guild. Construction Industry Register, Passive House Association.
Trim (Irish: Baile Átha Troim, meaning "town at the ford of elderflowers") is a town in County Meath, Ireland. It is situated on the River Boyne and has a population of 9,194. The town is noted for Trim Castle – the largest Cambro-Norman castle in Ireland. One of the two cathedrals of the United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare — St Patrick's cathedral — is located north of the river. Trim won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 1972, 1984, and 2014 and was the "joint" winner with Ballyconnell in 1974. Traditionally Trim was the county town of Meath, but this title was passed on over time onto larger, neighbouring town Navan.


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In a prior article dated May 25, 2010, we advised of a new excise tax on branded pharmaceutical manufacturers. We indicated that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") required the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") to publish guidance "necessary to carry out the purpose" of the section in which the tax is included. The IRS has now issued that guidance ("the Guidance").
The Guidance sets forth a proposed methodology for calculating the fee, as well as the requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturers subject to the tax. The fee is to be calculated by the IRS based on information obtained from government agencies which either reimburse for, or procure, branded prescription drugs, including those reimbursed under or purchased by Medicare Parts B and D, Medicaid, the VA, DOD and TRICARE. A description of the methodology for calculation of the fee is found on pages 2-7 of the Guidance.
What is required of pharmaceutical companies? Companies do not calculate the fees; they just provide certain information to the IRS. IRS then obtains information from the appropriate government agencies. Under the Guidance, pharmaceutical companies subject to the tax would have to file a Form 8947 annually, by December 15th of each year except that the initial submission must be made by January 21, 2011.
Form 8947 solicits the following information from each "covered entity":[1]
- For a single-person covered entity, the covered entity's name, address, and employer identification number. For a covered entity which is a controlled group, the name, address, and employer identification number of the designated entity and each manufacturer or importer with gross receipts from the sale of branded prescription drugs that was included in the covered entity as of the end of the day on December 31 of the sales year.
- All of the NDCs for branded prescription drugs in which the covered entity is identified in the labeler code as of the end of the day on December 31 of the sales year. For a covered entity which is a controlled group, this includes all NDCs in which a member of the covered entity is identified in the Labeler Code as of the end of the day on December 31 of the sales year.
- The brand name and NDC for each orphan drug for which the covered entity was allowed a section 45C credit. A credit was "allowed" for any particular drug if the covered entity claimed the credit and there has not been a final assessment or a court order disallowing the full credit taken for the drug. In addition, even if the credit has been allowed, a covered entity must not report an NDC for an orphan drug for any sales year following the calendar year in which the FDA approved the drug for marketing for any indication other than the treatment of the rare disease or condition for which the section 45C credit was allowed.
- The rebates for each NDC paid in the sales year by the covered entity to Medicare Part D with respect to sales occurring in that sales year. Section 9008(d)(1) of PPACA defines covered entity as "any manufacturer or importer with gross receipts from branded prescription drug sales." For purposes of section 9008(a), a manufacturer or importer is the person identified in the Labeler Code of the National Drug Code (NDC) for a branded prescription drug.
Rebate is considered paid in the sales year if it is taken into account on the covered entity's tax return(s) for the sales year. This information is needed for the 2009 sales year because, at this time, CMS does not have rebate data on branded prescription drug sales by NDC. However, starting in 2011, CMS is planning to collect this rebate information by NDC for the 2010 and subsequent sales years. It is therefore possible that covered entities will not report this rebate information for years following 2009.
- The state supplemental rebates for each NDC paid in the sales year by the covered entity with respect to sales under Medicaid occurring in that sales year. For this purpose, a rebate is considered paid in the sales year if it is taken into account on the covered entity's tax return(s) for the sales year. This information is needed because Medicaid data will not include state supplemental rebates.
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Section 9008(d)(2) of PPACA provides a controlled group rule under which all persons treated as a single employer under section 52(a), 52(b), 414(m), or 414(o) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) shall be treated as a single "covered entity". For this purpose, a foreign entity subject to tax under section 881 is included within a controlled group under section 52(a) or 52(b). This controlled group rule will be applied as of the end of the day on December 31 of the sales year. All persons treated as a single employer under section 9008(d)(2) are jointly and severally liable for the fee. In the case of a controlled group that is treated as a single covered entity under section 9008(d)(2), the controlled group must identify a single person as the "designated entity" that may act for the controlled group with respect to the section 9008 fee. If the controlled group, without regard to foreign corporations included under section 9008(d)(2)(B), is also an affiliated group that filed a consolidated return for federal income tax purposes, the designated entity is the common parent of the affiliated group as identified on the tax return filed for the sales year. In all other situations, the controlled group must select a person as the designated entity on Form 8947, Report of Branded Prescription Drug Information which is signed by the designated entity under penalties of perjury, stating that all the manufacturers or importers of branded prescription drugs who are members of the covered entity have consented to the selection of the designated entity.


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* The opening match was between Cesaro vs. The Miz. * The opening match was between Cesaro vs. The Miz. Cesaro won by submission.
* The Lucha Dragons come out to big pops. Both Kalisto and Sin Cara cut promos.
* The New Day retained the WWE Tag Team Titles over The Lucha Dragons, The Prime Time Players and Los Matadores. The match was full of exciting features, unlike like the previous night.
* Fandango vs. Sheamus is next. Sheamus is replacing Adam Rose, who had his "bell rung" by Fandango last night. Sheamus got the easy win with a Brogue.
* Luke Harper and Braun Strowman were out next. Kane is out first to a big pop for his team, followed by The Undertaker to a monster ovation. This was similar to their match from the night before. Taker hit all his big moves after getting a hot tag. The Brothers of Destruction posed together to send us into intermission.
* Paige, Becky Lynch and WWE Divas Champion Charlotte defeated Sasha Banks, Naomi and Tamina Snuka
* Chris Jericho vs. King Barrett is next. Huge pop for Jericho. Jericho won the match of the night, much better than the night before. He cut a promo after the match and thanked Mexico City for the history
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Multilingual Learners in College Classrooms
|English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.
As college classrooms have become more linguistically diverse, the work of ESOL professionals has expanded to include research on the experiences of multilingual learners not only in ESOL courses but also in courses across the curriculum. At the same time that ESOL professionals are trying to understand the academic challenges that learners face beyond ESOL courses, faculty across the disciplines are trying to meet the challenge of teaching students of differing linguistic backgrounds. Crossing the Curriculum: Multilingual Learners in College Classrooms responds to these issues and concerns by capturing the complex and content-specific nature of students' and teachers' experiences and providing a nuanced understanding of how multilingual students' learning can be fostered and sustained. Crossing the Curriculum: Multilingual Learners in College Classrooms is unique in bringing together the perspectives of researchers, students, and teachers. These multiple lenses allow for a richly layered picture of how students and teachers actually experience college classrooms. Common themes and pedagogical principles resonate across the three distinct sections of the book: *Part One, "Investigating Students' Experiences Across the Curriculum: Through the Eyes of Classroom Researchers," consists of chapters written by ESOL and composition researchers who have investigated multilingual students' experiences in undergraduate courses across the curriculum. *Part Two, "Learning Across the Curriculum: Through Students' Eyes," consists of chapters written by two multilingual learners who chronicled their experiences as they crossed the curriculum over time. *Part Three, "Engaging Students in Learning: Through the Eyes of Faculty Across the Curriculum," consists of chapters written by faculty from several academic fields--Anthropology, Philosophy, Nursing, Literature, Sociology, and Asian American Studies--who discuss their own attempts to address the needs of multilingual learners in their classrooms.


text: Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary information. aged mice. Our results describe, for the very first time, the helpful ramifications of selenium supplementation on calcium mineral release in the SR and muscles force in later years while explain that increased muscle tissue will not improve physical functionality with maturing. physical activity3. So Even, there's a general contract that continuing moderate exercise keeps the muscle tissues who is fit. Training of muscles helps to fulfill the complicated requirements of raised activity by elevated capillary thickness and enzyme activity for better muscles metabolic pretension, aswell as elevated creation of contractile protein to create higher contractile drive. Alternatively, sarcopenia is normally a very challenging mechanism which involves a lot more phenomena than simply TAK-375 inhibitor database the decrease in exercise with age group. The synergy of diet and adjustments in hormone creation during the life time strongly donate to the increased loss of muscle tissue and is generally overlooked. The type and extent from the contribution of the two elements in keeping the muscles TAK-375 inhibitor database healthy and useful are not however known. Physiological Function of Selenium Treatment A potential reason behind muscles weakness or spending during aging could possibly be a sophisticated nuclear and mitochondrial DNA harm4 resulting in a drop in muscles fiber quantities and, hence, to impaired skeletal muscles functions. The track element selenium comes with an antioxidant real estate and plays a significant role in a number of muscles features5. In cows, selenium insufficiency causes white muscles disease (weakness and degeneration of skeletal and cardiac muscles6). In human beings, an identical myopathy was characterized7, and inadequate skeletal muscles functions connected with severe selenium deficiency was found8. In our previous work on young mice we have demonstrated that selenium supplementation raises calcium release from your sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) and so enhances and skeletal muscle mass functionality. These effects had been accompanied with the elevated degree of Selenoprotein N in the muscle tissues, which could bring about enhanced oxidative tension tolerance during resilient contractions9. As the Selenoprotein N articles of the muscles was shown lower with age group10, it had been of interest to find out if resilient selenium supplementation would invert this drop and, therefore, improve muscles functionality in aged pets. Excitation-Contraction (EC) Coupling in Maturing Skeletal Muscles The contraction of muscles is normally a series of well-coordinated procedures. The trigger actions potential sensed by L-type calcium mineral stations (dihydropyridine receptor, DHPR11) in the membrane from the transverse- (T-)tubule, which activate the calcium mineral release stations (type 1 ryanodine receptor, RyR112) in the junctional membrane from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR). The released Ca2+ initiates muscles contraction, while during rest calcium mineral is normally moved back with the SR calcium mineral pump (SERCA) in to the TAK-375 inhibitor database shop. The development of the special structural agreement and the immediate coupling is normally regulated by extremely specific transcription and development factors and ageing could impact on these. In aged skeletal muscle tissue materials the uncoupling between DHPR and RyR1 qualified prospects to reduced calcium TGFBR2 mineral release through the SR13. With ageing the area from the SR junctional-face membrane can be reducing14 which modifies the amount of particular DHPR subunits in charge of the protein-protein relationships involved with EC coupling15. Right here we explain the visible adjustments of physical efficiency and excitation contraction (EC)-coupling in ageing mice, and display that their modifications in aged pets can be partly or completely reversed not merely by teaching but also by a particular diet plan using selenium like a trace.


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Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 10 version 1803 can "hang or freeze" while running certain applications and will fix the issue.
"Microsoft is aware that some devices running the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) may hang or freeze when using certain apps, such as 'Hey Cortana' or Chrome," a Microsoft support document explains. "Microsoft is working on a solution with the goal of including it in the next regular monthly update, currently targeted for a release date of May 8, 2018."
I'm guessing a lot more people noticed this while using Chrome than "Hey Cortana," but whatever. That Windows 10 version 1803 shipped with this kind of obvious bug in the wake of a serious reliability problem that caused Microsoft to delay this release by weeks says a lot about how things are going in Redmond these days. And it's not positive.
In the meantime, Microsoft offers the following workaround if you are experiencing freezes or hangs:
- Try the Windows keyboard shortcut WINKEY + CTRL + SHIFT + B, which wakes the screen. If you're on a tablet, you can press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously three times, and do so within 2 seconds.
- If you're using a laptop, close and open the laptop lid.
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Today is another Sample Sunday post! If you aren't familiar, I am slowly working through my back stock up samples week by week, determining if I want to purchase the full size or not. Most of these samples are from Sephora just because you get 3 from every order and sometimes they do goodie bags full of samples.
Anyway, this is what I thought of last week's samples:
Anastasia Beverly Hills – Brow Wiz – I already own a full size of this brow pencil but I haven't gotten much use out of it since I have been trying to use up the Eyelure eyebrow pencil this year in my 18 in 2018 project pan. I thought it would be nice to mix it up with this sample and I love it! It is super thin so you can make really precise brow hairs. I don't think I would purchase it again since the Maybelline Brow Precise pencil is an exact dupe and so much more affordable!
Bite Beauty – Agave Lip Mask – I have used this lip masks in the past and I really like them! They are super moisturizing for the lips and they last a long time. I aprticuarly like wearing them to bed so my lips don't get dried out over night. I think I would purchase these lips masks, especially the clear one, in the future!
Make Up For Ever – Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation – I liked this foundation a lot! I was pleasantly surprised with the coverage and how nice it looked on my skin but it didn't last that long throughout the day. It definitely broke down towards the end of my work day. I don't think I will purchase this for awhile unless I tried another sample and fell in love.
Benefit Cosmetics – The Porefessional Primer – I have actually been using this primer (a different tube) for my July project pan and I really like it! I think I would purchase the full size once I use up some of my other primers that I already have!
Kat Von D – Saint Perfume – I actually own the full size of this perfume also, in the old packaging and it is such a lovely scent! I really enjoy and soft and feminine it is. I definitely recommend it!
For next week, I will be trying the following samples:
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- Smashbox – Photo Finish Lid Primer
- Fresh – Soy Face Cleanser
- Kevyn Aucoin – The Celestial Skin Liquid Lighting
- bareMinerals – Original Powder Foundation
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Robin Slonina graduated from the School of the Art Institute in her native Chicago.
Robin Slonina is a multi-disciplinary artist whose creative output includes body painting, mixed-media paintings on canvas, mural painting, indoor and outdoor sculpture, installation and performance art. Much of her work is interactive, inviting the viewer to experience the art rather than simply observe it.
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Writers are the people who introduce us to a different world. A world built by them for us. A book involves millions of if's and but's. But once it is reached to us what we see is only words flowing in a perfect way. We people at Tbs planet appreciate all the efforts of a writer and believe that they are no less than a Superhero. A Superhero with Ink.
In our very first Author Interview, we have Preethi Venugopala sharing some of her experience with us.
1.Tell us about your recent book.
My latest book is 'A Royal Affair' which is available now only as an eBook. It is a story about second chances in love. The story begins with an unusual quest undertaken by a British reporter, Jane Worthington to trace her relative, a soldier in the British Indian army who had gone missing in 1947. Her ex-boyfriend and the scion of the erstwhile royal family of Sravanapura agrees to help her in the mission.
The story is part suspense and part romance.
2.Can you share little details about your background ?
I have a B.Tech in Civil Engineering and worked as one for almost a decade. Then I decided to take a sabbatical and become a stay at home mom for the sake of my son. During that period, I took an MA in English literature and got interested in blogging and writing. A few of my short stories got published in various anthologies and after that, I published my novel 'Without You.'
I am also an alumnus of Anita's Attic, the creative writing course conducted by eminent author Anita Nair.
3. What motivated you to write this book?
I love reading stories about prince and princesses. It feels like reading a fairy tale. This book is an attempt to create a modern-day fairy tale with a happily ever after. I created a fictional south Indian kingdom called Sravanapura. The male protagonist Vijay Dev Varman is an Oxford graduate and Jane Worthington, the female protagonist was his collegemate there. The backstory talks about their romance and what went wrong between them.
4.What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on the sequel of 'A Royal Affair' which will tell the story of Princess Kritika of the Royal Family of Sravanapura.
5.When did you start writing?
I began writing during my sabbatical from work. It was in 2013 that I began my blog. My first short story was published in 2014.
6.Which writers inspire you the most?
My mentor Anita Nair comes first. Her books can be read any number of times.
Books by Nandita Bose, Adite Banerjie, Preeti Shenoy, Sonali Dev, Shinie Antony, Kiran Nagarkar, Jaisree Misra, Amitav Ghosh, Jhumpa Lahiri and Chitra Divakaruni among Indian authors inspire me.
Among foreign authors, my favourite books are written by Jane Austen, Julia Quinn, Judith Mc Naught, Devika Fernando, Dan Brown, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Cecilia Ahern, Rainbow Rowell among many others.
7.Any future projects you are working on.
I have a half-done manuscript which I plan to pick up after completing the current project. Another manuscript is in the process of publication.
I also take up editing fiction manuscripts once in a while but nowadays I am doing it only for selected manuscripts.
8.What are your hobbies?
I love doing charcoal portraits and paintings. I also love to do digital art and illustration using photoshop which I use to create illustrations for my children's books. The covers of my eBooks are designed by me.
9.Is there any book you personally love and would recommend to all the readers?
There are many. Being a Potterhead that I'm, I will surely recommend Harry Potter Series. Also, if you haven't read it, you are missing something amazing.
10. Any advice for budding writers.
Without reading books, you cannot write. So, read more books in the genre you wish to write. It will make you understand what works. And to widen your perspective read other genres too. Also, be ready to experiment.


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AURORA—The pastoral setting of Southdown Institute is where troubled clergy go when faith is no longer enough.
They arrive battling depression, burnout, addiction or "sexual disorders" — some of which resulted in child abuse. The institute's psychologists have been treating them for more than 40 years.
In Canada, it's the only institute of its kind.
The non-profit facility sits on 100 acres of rolling farmland about 50 kilometres north of Toronto. It opened in 1965, with the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, as a place to help alcoholic priests. Few outside the church know it exists.
Some might expect its services to be in high demand, as sex abuse scandals sweep the Roman Catholic Church in Europe, following similar crises in Canada and the United States. Instead, half of its 44 beds are empty.
The huge drop in the number of Canadian and American priests over the years is partly to blame. The recession also made it harder for dioceses to afford the treatment costs. But institute psychologists say it's equally clear that the number of priests who molest children has fallen dramatically.
"That wave has past, for the most part," says Sam Mikail, the institute's clinical director, referring to the number of pedophile clergy sent to Southdown after serial abuse at Newfoundland's Mount Cashel orphanage became public in the late 1980s.
Indeed, while current media coverage might give the impression of increasing sex abuse in the Catholic Church, Southdown's experience — and results of a major U.S. study — indicates it's largely over.
"It's a historical phenomenon," says Margaret Leland Smith, data analyst for a 2006 study by New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, which surveyed sex abuse allegations in 335 Catholic dioceses and religious communities in the United States.
"The frequency of the abuses appears to be limited to a specific time period," she adds. "That isn't to say that there are no abuses today, but that a vast majority of the people who were abused were abused from 1965 to 1980."
Smith, a criminologist, was at Southdown this week to consult on the second phase of the study —- partly financed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops — on the "causes and context" of the abuse.
She has already hit a stumbling block that suggests the Church's troubles are far from over.
"Getting people who were in place to talk about what they did and didn't do has been a significant challenge for us," Smith says, referring to interviews her study group is conducting with bishops who led dioceses when abuse scandals erupted.
It is those actions — or inactions — that is fuelling the current public outrage. There is evidence from several countries that bishops turned a blind eye to sex abuse allegations by moving priests to other parishes. And few bishops seem willing to acknowledge their responsibility.
This refusal to come clean has overshadowed evidence of a sharp drop in alleged cases of sex abuse occurring within the past 20 years.
Smith's initial study, in which dioceses were mailed a survey package to be filled out, found that 4,392 priests in the U.S. were alleged to have abused minors between 1950 and 2002. That was 4 per cent of all priests active during that period.
Most (56 per cent) abused one victim. About 3 per cent of priests — 149 of them — attracted more than 10 allegations of abuse, accounting for 27 per cent of all allegations.
Alleged incidents peaked in the 1970s and 1980s, with highs of some 400 cases annually. Then they dropped sharply to about 30 in 1995 and more or less remained at that level.
Most allegations were made after 1993, when sex abuse by priests became a hot media topic. The coverage remains intense, yet reports of recent abuse remain low. And Smith believes they will stay that way.
There is no comparable Canadian study, but Southdown officials say the U.S. results jibe with what they're seeing.
Smith partly explains the high concentration of incidents between the 1960s and 1980s with the sexual revolution. A psychological study of priests in the early 1970s found many preoccupied with sex. Not coincidentally, the number who left ministry to marry hit a peak in the late 1970s.
"Among those who didn't leave, many made unwise choices about exploring their sexuality," Smith says.
This cohort of priests was particularly unequipped to deal with changing social mores. They were part of a big influx of young men entering seminaries before 1960, many coming from ghettoized Catholic communities.
Seminaries at the time offered little education on how to live a celibate life while developing intimate, non-sexual and supportive friendships. Some even banned student priests from walking with the same person more than once a month.
Mikail notes that until 20 years ago, boys were entering what was known as the "minor seminary" system — a high school geared to religious instruction. "You had to essentially make a lifelong decision about celibacy at age 13 or 14, before there was any opportunity for sexual exploration or discovery," says Mikail, a psychologist at Southdown since 1996.
"Some of the confusion we see in these older (priests) really stems out of that developmental history. They never really had the opportunity to discover who it is that they are. And if they had some sexual experimentation it has typically been with other men or other boys who were in the seminary with them.
"So they make the assumption that they must be homosexual because they've only had contact with men. Or, they're not sure, because they've had some contact with men but they feel attracted to women. The confusion is not surprising. Now, that (seminary) system doesn't exist any more, but you still have a whole bunch of people who went through that formation experience," Mikail adds.
In short, while studies may suggest high child abuse levels are history, trouble caused by the Church's stunted relationship with sexuality is far from over.
Southdown's clinical staff of 25 now treats the full spectrum of mental health problems, except for psychotic disorders. Most of its clients — men and women —- are Catholic. But the institute is independent of the Catholic Church.
Over the years, between 40 and 60 per cent of the religious people it has treated have suffered mood disorders, like depression; some 40 per cent have suffered addiction, anxiety disorder or personality disorder; and 5 to 7 per cent have struggled with "sexual disorders."
Sister Miriam Ukeritis, Southdown's chief executive officer, refuses to say whether there are currently priests accused of molestation being treated, citing privacy issues. Privacy concerns also mean she declines a Star request to fully tour Southdown and its grounds.
For the facility's patients, burnout is a common problem. Southdown staff note it's not unusual for a pastor to be responsible for multiple parishes, often driving 800 kilometres on weekends to conduct religious services. (One report cited the number of priests in Canada dropping from about 21,000 in the 1960s to less than 10,000 in 2000.)
Once, new priests spent years being mentored as parish assistants. Now, they're handed responsibility for parishes sooner.
"They don't have the opportunity to develop the set of skills and qualities that help them cope with the stresses," says Ukeritis.
Priestly work rarely stops. "If you're the lone pastor in the parish and somebody dies at two in the morning and the family needs you, you get up and you go," Mikail says.
Making friends is difficult because few look beyond the white collar. Good priests also feel the sex abuse scandals have tainted all clergy in public eyes.
"It makes it more difficult to function naturally around children and people of various ages," says Philip Dodgson, Southdown's co-director of assessment. "How friendly and warm can you be to people if they're observing your behaviour? And that becomes stressful."
The stress can manifest itself in burnout, substance abuse, eating disorders or gambling. A crisis of spirituality commonly follows.
"For many, it's a challenge to their image of God: 'If God is the one who loves and cares for me, how could this happen?'" Ukeritis says.
The stresses of the job add to anxieties felt by those troubled by sexuality. Of the minority that ends up at Southdown for sexual issues, most are struggling with homosexuality. The next-largest group has had affairs with adult parishioners — what psychologists call "boundary violations." The smallest number has sexually abused — or is attracted to — children.
Hardcore pedophiles are a minority in the last group. Most are instead immature men who abuse their power as priests.
"You've got a 45-year-old guy who is intellectually 45 but in terms of sexual and emotional development is 16," Dodgson says, adding that some were abused themselves as children.
When a child molester is referred, Southdown insists the diocese alert civil authorities, if it hasn't already done so. Abuse revealed in treatment is reported to the diocese.
The program includes individual and group therapy sessions, and work with a spiritual counselor, who helps put priestly troubles in a Gospel context. Treatment can be particularly difficult when a priest escapes conviction due to lack of evidence, but suspicions are strong enough to have him referred. Denial becomes an obstacle.
After treatment, there is an 18-month follow-up plan that includes support and supervision. It typically recommends that abusive priests be banned from public ministry.
Psychologists are concerned, however, by the growing tendency in the Church to defrock child-molesting priests. In the U.S., it's known as the "one strike, you're out rule."
"He's put back in the community, he's 50, he has no means of supporting himself and no one is watching him," Dodgson says.
There's also pressure from within the Church to blame the sex abuse scandals on homosexual priests, and to screen out gay applicants to seminaries.
Some studies estimate the number of gay Catholic clergy at 40 per cent. Yet Church teachings still consider homosexuality a disorder.
"Going back decades, in a world where being homosexual was seen as sick or at the very least suspect, the celibate requirement in the church provided a safe home and a respectable occupation for someone who was not interested in a traditional marriage," Ukeritis says.
In the non-religious world, studies indicate that the majority of sexually abused children are female, and that men who molest boys are primarily heterosexual.
"It appears that in general, homosexual men may be less likely to molest than heterosexual men," writes William Marshall, a Queen's University psychologist invited by the Vatican in 2003 to present research on sexual abuse of children.
He calls for better screening of student priests — to determine who needs special support — and better education about sexuality in general, and celibacy in particular. Training should include discussions about abuse of power, dealing with emotional loneliness and forging intimate, non-sexual relationships.
Southdown psychologists say the Church has come a long way with "human formation" programs in seminaries. But more is needed. The wellbeing of priests and parishioners — and the Church's moral authority — is at stake.


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In addition to high rates of reckless driving, and other risk factors in areas of Louisiana, drivers also face some of the most fundamental risks present in most areas of the U.S. that might not be talked about quite as much. One of these is fog or low visibility due to local 'whiteouts.'
How big of a factor is fog in accidents and personal injury claims? One way to think about this is to take a look at a recent Times-Picayune photo series March 21 that shows the Crescent Connection bridge and other areas of the city shrouded in white mist. From photos like these, it's easy to see how foggy conditions can effectively blind drivers and make roads extremely hazardous.
The Weather: It's One "Involved Party"
A Baton Rouge injury lawyer who represents personal injury clients after traffic accidents often has to unravel many different hazard factors involved in the collision. One of these is the weather — whether it was a clear day or a low visibility day will have a direct bearing on the facts around traffic collisions. Along with this, personal injury lawyers have to evaluate driver error, and other aspects of a case, such as whether proper emergency signage was in place.
One of the intersections between inclement weather and human responsibility has to do with protocols for dealing with foggy weather, flooding, sudden road or lane changes, and other emergencies. Local governments typically have practices in place to assist drivers. In turn, drivers have a responsibility to follow suit and act responsibly — in fog, this responsibility is simple. Go slow.
Yes, fog decreases visibility. But it doesn't have to push the chances of collision sky-high. When drivers take common-sense approaches to foggy conditions, decreasing speed, and using vehicle lights appropriately, many more of us can get where we need to go safely. This addresses the need for public awareness and risk prevention, and that's what local government departments are generally responsible for.
Where do personal injury lawyers come in? After an accident, there's a need to document everything and to bring a case to a successful resolution. This requires knowledge of what a court needs and local laws around personal injury claims. Professional personal injury attorneys help clients to build a solid foundation for a personal injury settlement by handling these details.
Personal Injury Assistance in Louisiana
Baton Rouge and New Orleans residents and others in Louisiana can get the services of a professional Baton Rouge injury lawyer at the offices of Lavis Law. We will work with you every step of the way in bringing a personal injury claim, looking at all of the factors that were involved. We have helped many Louisiana residents to cover the costs of care and recovery after a traffic collision injury or other personal injury. Let a qualified Baton Rouge injury lawyer work through the details of a personal injury case and advance your interests in court.


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You may recall Tabitha Jussa's 12th Man exhibitions last year which featured images of Liverpool and Everton fans. Since then she has been to other footballing cities in Europe as part of the Cities on the Edge project which ran throughout the Liverpool Capital of Culture year. Some of the resulting photographs are now on show in the Liverpool Metquarter shopping centre. Some on the ground floor and others on the 1st floor. Cities featured include Bremen, Marseilles, Gdansk and Napoli, every picture tells a story, read the text here.
The 12th Man – Cities on the Edge. In the Metquarter, Liverpool
8 May – 3 June 2009
Photographs by Tabitha Jussa. Featuring four European football teams: Werder Bremen in Germany; Lechia Gdansk in Poland; Olympique de Marseille in France and SSC Napoli in Italy in relation to the similarities shared with Liverpool.


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6 States That May Never Legalize Marijuana
The push to legalize marijuana is in full force and a look at just how swiftly attitudes are changing nationwide is nearly enough to make anyone start buying pot penny stocks left and right. Though there has been both disappointing and encouraging signs from the federal government in regard to eventual reclassification or legalization of cannabis, we're still seeing a state-by-state domino effect take place.
What started in Washington and Colorado spread to Oregon and Alaska. From there, to Nevada, California, Maine, and Massachusetts.
Legalize marijuana? Not everyone's on board
Even with resounding successes in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, many people still aren't convinced that ending cannabis prohibition is a good idea. There are still concerns, to be sure, and we still don't have a full grasp on what the endgame will look like for many years. But even so, many states and groups are steadfastly against the notion of legalization, and it's unclear as to what, if anything, will change their minds.
For that reason, there are some states that may never see legalization, unless it comes from a change at the federal level. As for which states specifically, we looked at statewide polls (prior to the 2016 election) and research into the harshness of penalties related to marijuana to compile a short list. Here are six states that may never legalize marijuana on their own.
1. Georgia
Though "Hotlanta" is home to many rappers and liberal-minded folks who would likely fall squarely into the "support legalization" camp, Georgia is still a pretty conservative place. With that comes some strong resistance to cannabis legalization. A 2015 poll shows that less than half of the state's residents support ending prohibition (though that may have changed), and punishments for possession are still among the worst in the country.
2. Nebraska
Nebraska finds its way onto the list due to the fact that it is another state with consequences for cannabis use and possession. Nebraska's a rural state, and its residents still have very conservative views when it comes to drug use — as seen by its rather harsh treatment of offenders. It was also one of the states that sued Colorado for its legalization law, citing increased law enforcement costs and drug trafficking. Needless to say, Nebraskans are still coming around to the idea of legal pot.
3. Oklahoma
Oklahoma was another state (along with Nebraska) to sue Colorado in federal court, in an effort to undermine its neighbor's legalization law. It's also a largely rural, conservative state where many people are still not comfortable with the idea of ending cannabis prohibition. Oklahoma has been named the worst state for getting caught with pot by some sources, largely due to its incredibly harsh punishments for cultivation and possession. You could be sent to prison for life, in some circumstances.
4. Idaho
Though it's bordered by two states with legal pot in Oregon and Washington, Idaho is still firmly against legalization, by and large. Conservative culture and values play a large part in that, and a 2015 poll proves it. Only 31% of Idaho voters said that they would support legalization last year. The Marijuana Policy Project says there is little hope for change in the near future, as well.
5. Kansas
Kansas is a very conservative state, and as such, a lot of people aren't taking kindly to the idea of legal marijuana within its borders. Polls from recent years have shown that a healthy portion of the state's voters oppose legalization, and want fairly heavy punishments for possession. But that sentiment may not last — even newer polls show that people are coming around to the idea. In 2015, 63% of Kansas residents said they would support decriminalization.
6. Tennessee
A Vanderbilt University poll from a couple of years ago shows that only one-third of Tennessee supports legalization. That's among the lowest in the nation, and though it's unclear how much those numbers have changed over the past two years, support is likely still quite low. For that reason, legalization seems like a pipe dream — at least at this point.
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How to Succeed at Data-Driven Journey Orchestration
Almost 90 percent of customers think brands need to work harder at creating a seamless experience. But with disconnected communication channels and siloed departments, it's a problem that's hard to overcome.
Until now. Discover how journey mapping can move you from siloed customer communications to unified customer experiences—and help you engage customers throughout their journey.


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Rush Render Queue - Rushadmin Interface
V 103.07b 05/11/16
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Strikeout text indicates features not yet implemented
The most common files to modify are these:
'rushadmin' basically lets you edit and distribute these files, and any other small ascii files in $RUSH_DIR/etc/ using a GUI, instead of the command line.
You can send your changes to all the rush machines (default: +any), or specify individual hosts or +hostgroups. Which machines get updated depends on what you specify in the field above the "Send" button:
Just click on the files you want to edit.
When you save your changes, the buttons next to the files are automatically "checked", indicating the file has changed, and will be distributed out to the network when you hit 'Send'.
Sending Changes To the Network
Once you've edited a few files, hit 'Send' to send the selected files to the network. This will invoke 'rush -push' to send the files to the network. A window will open showing the progress of the 'rush -push' operation, updating each file to each machine on the network. Machines that don't respond will be shown at the bottom of the report, and must be updated again at a later time. eg:
Common Rush Configuration Changes
There are many options in the rush.conf file, but for the most part, very few ever need to be modified. The most common rush.conf file changes can be changed using the "Rush Config" tab in rushadmin, which lets you set these common items:
The Mail settings tell rush how to reach your mail server to deliver rush related emails, such as when the user sets up their jobs to send mail when a job completes, with donemail or dumpmail.
The Unix/Windows settings tell rush what UID/GID to use when running jobs on unix machines that were submitted from Windows machines (that don't have the concept of uid/gid values)
The Permit settings tell rush which users are permitted to run certain administrative commands, such as being able to online/offline machines.
To access other settings, edit the rush.conf file directly.
Health Check
When managing large networks, you can poll the health of the daemons by using the 'Health Check' option:
Doing this invokes the rush -dlogstats command, which checks the daemon logs on each machine (rush.log) for certain kinds of errors, and shows how many of each there are:
High counts of critical errors might indicate a problem on some machines that should be looked into by viewing the rushd.log on that machine in a text editor.


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Buckle in as Derek, John and Will take you on a journey of the collector car hobby. Using over 75 years experience restoring, conserving and building cars. Their vast knowledge covers hot rods, sports cars, brass era and almost everything in between. Enjoy listening each week to their bare knuckled take on the collector car hobby.
Oct 23, 2017
Picking up on a topic discussed briefly over the last few weeks
the guys dive into coachbuilding in the modern era. Why are more
custom cars not Coachbuilt, or are they? Is anyone doing it?
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John Viviani, Host-Producer NDG, Derek Moore, Museum Curator, and Legendary Hot Rod Builder Will Posey Sit down each week to discuss the collector car hobby. Having backgrounds in restoration, conservation, street rods, and automotive history, who knows where the conversation will go.
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In the US, I love Google Maps; in foreign countries, I hate it. Google Maps has led me astray in pretty much every single foreign country that I've visited, so you think I would've learned by now not to trust it. The most recent example: Nahm is not in the correct place, which is crazy given that it's one of the most famous restaurants in Bangkok, and it's located in a large hotel. I try to correct misplaced markers when I discover them, but I've only seen one of my submissions corrected to the right location. Darn you, Google Maps.
Instead, I've come to trust Foursquare. The biggest benefit to Foursquare is that it's crowdsourced, so everybody can help make it more accurate, and in navigating Thailand, it has yet to lead me astray. You can also save locations in Foursquare that you want to visit in the future, and it's easy to browse those saved locations later.
I'm also a fan of Foursquare's discovery features, although they're a little less useful in less trodden places and in places like Thailand where many of the food options are just roadside stalls, but I'm always pleasantly surprised by the wealth of data that Foursquare has. So far, every place that I've seen mentioned online in Thailand or heard by word of mouth has had a Foursquare listing with a correct map location, and it's helped me find some good eats that I doubt I would've found otherwise.


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In case you haven't noticed, but I am pretty sure you have, but the number of drones for commercial and personal use is on the rise. Technically, the FAA calls a drone an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).Read More »
Topics: Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted several new operating rules for the commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)—most commonly known as drones. These new rules go into effect August 2016 and are covered by the FAA's 333 Exemption and the Small UAS Rule (14CFR part 107). I have summarized a few of the main changes taking place in August; along with our initiatives.Read More »
Topics: Underwriting Inspections, Technology, Exterior Inspection, Drones
Chris Long, CIS Group's Vice President of National Accounts, was fortunate to be able to participate in an industry roundtable discussion hosted by Verirsik Analytics. The experts seem to be in consensus that by the year 2020 the very nature of how inspections are completed will change.Read More »
Topics: Technology, Education, Information, Drones, Mobile Application
Our customers continue to express interest regarding the use of drones in the claims and underwriting processes. The FAA released a proposal over the weekend to govern future small drone usage, the highlights of which are:Read More »
Topics: Cameras, Technology, Education, Drones
We get asked all the time about the use of drones in underwriting and claim inspections. Here's a good article from BBC News about the state of the market – we continue to keep a close eye on this emerging technology and you can be certain we'll be at the leading edge when the use of drones is practical, economical and efficient.
Topics: Claims, Underwriting Inspections, Technology, Drones


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Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said Sunday Muslims were unfit to be president of the United States, arguing that the principles of Islam are inconsistent with American values.
"I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that," Carson, a devout Christian, told NBC's Meet the Press.
He said a president's faith should matter to voters and he described the Islamic faith as inconsistent with the Constitution, although he did not specify in what way Islam ran counter to constitutional principles.
Campaign event comments
Carson's comments came amid lingering fallout over Republican Donald Trump's refusal last week to take issue with a man during a New Hampshire campaign event who wrongly called President Barack Obama a Muslim and said Muslims are "a problem in this country."
Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich, a rival Republican contender, also appeared in separate appearances on the NBC news show.
Kasich was asked whether he would have a problem with a Muslim in the White House.
"The answer is, at the end of the day, you've got to go through the rigors, and people will look at everything," he said. "But, for me, the most important thing about being president is you have leadership skills, you know what you're doing and you can help fix this country and raise this country. Those are the qualifications that matter to me."
Asked whether a Muslim could be elected, Trump said, "Some people have said it already happened, frankly."
When Carson was asked if he believed Obama is a Christian, he said, "I believe that he is. I have no reason to doubt what he says."
Drawing a distinction
In multiple interviews Sunday, Trump tried to draw a distinction between all American-Muslims and extremist Muslims in the U.S. and elsewhere.
"I have friends that are Muslims they're great people, amazing people," Trump said on CNN's State of the Union.
"You have extremists Muslims that are in a class by themselves," Trump added. "It's a problem in this country it's a problem throughout this world. ...You do have a problem with radical Muslims."
Trump has been a vocal skeptic of Obama's birthplace and faith. Obama is Christian.
After the comments made at the Thursday night rally, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton quickly condemned Trump for failing to correct the town hall participant, while most other 2016 contenders remained silent.
Trump said later that he was not "morally obligated to defend the president" against every negative or controversial comment.
Carson also made a distinction when it came to electing Muslims to Congress, calling it a "different story" from the presidency that "depends on who that Muslim is and what their policies are, just as it depends on what anybody else says."
Congress has one Muslim member, Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota.
Latest polling
Meanwhile, Carson gave up some ground in a CNN/ORC poll released Sunday, slipping to third place from second with 14 percent of support.
The CNN/ORC poll showed Trump continues to lead the Republican contest with the support of 24 percent of registered voters, down from 32 percent in a previous poll. Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina surged into second place with 15 percent support.
"The only poll that matters is the big one. You know that one. It's going to be the election," Trump told CNN's State of the Union in a telephone interview, saying he was surprised by the results.
Fiorina, meanwhile, gained after a strong debate performance in which she icily skewered the brash real estate mogul for disparaging her looks in comments reported by Rolling Stone magazine.
"I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said," Fiorina said in Wednesday night's debate.
Sixteen Republicans are seeking the party's nomination for the U.S. presidential election in November 2016.
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This Week In Livable Streets
Metro board committees, Monterey Park complete streets, Long Beach buses, Denny Zane, and an El Sereno family bike tour all this week.
- Starting Tuesday 1/16 continuing through Saturday 1/27 – Long Beach Transit is hosting a series of meetings on its Systemwide Transit Analysis and Reassessment (STAR) Initiative that will re-organize bus service. Meeting details at Metro's The Source.
- Wednesday-Thursday 1/17-18 – Metro board committees will meet to consider items in advance of next week's full board meeting. On the agendas are an agreement with ELACC and Abode Communities for joint developments at Mariachi Plaza and Cesar Chavez/Fickett as well as Metro's progressive station parking plan. Both of those are on the agenda for tomorrow's 2 p.m. Planning and Programming Committee. Additional details on all seven of this week's committee meetings are at Metro's meeting website.
- Wednesday 1/17 – The Monterey Park City Council will vote on a proposed agreement with Metro to fund the Monterey Pass Road Complete Streets project. BikeSGV is encouraging supporters to attend the meeting to testify in favor of the project, which includes protected bike lanes. The city council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at 320 W. Newmark Avenue in Monterey Park. Supporters who cannot make the meeting are encouraged to send an email. Details at BikeSGV.
- Sunday 1/21 – The League of Women Voters hosts a talk by Denny Zane on the future of transportation in L.A. The talk takes place at the Mark Taper Auditorium at Downtown L.A.'s Central Library at 630 West 5th Street. Details at Facebook event.
- Sunday 1/21 – L.A. City Councilmember José Huizar and the Eastside Bike Club will host a free family bike ride around El Sereno. Gather at 3 p.m. at El Sereno Park at 4721 Klamath Street. Details at Facebook event.
Did we miss anything? Is there something we should list on future calendars? Email joe [at] streetsblog.org.


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ADL launching Enviro400H City
A new version of ADL's Enviro400H hybrid double decker is to be unveiled at Coach & Bus Live at the NEC on 30 September. According to ADL, it will be more fuel efficient, generate fewer emissions and be more competitively priced than any vehicle in its class. It will initially go into service in London, backed by a multi-million pound order that will see 19 purchased by Arriva enter service on route 78 in the capital by November.
Arriva to be first to take new design
Branded as the Enviro400H City, the new two door bus builds upon the Enviro400 MMC (major model change) that was introduced in spring last year. The latter vehicle was developed over a three year period in conjunction with dozens of operators, drivers, suppliers and transport organisations. It was hailed at its launch as the bus 'designed by the industry for the industry'.
The Enviro400H City 'brings together elegance and practicality' and its 'contemporary' new look features a 'raft of sophisticated, yet pragmatic' design solutions. The 10.4m Enviro400H City will be capable of carrying 90 passengers and will be powered by the Cummins four-cylinder, 4.5litre iSBe engine. It will also have BAE Hybridrive technology with the latest generation Lithium-ion battery technology. Having been in development for approximately 12 months, it is now available to order.
CEO of ADL, Colin Robertson, said, 'This is a spectacular, new look vehicle that will bring a further dimension to transport in the suburbs and the city centre of London. It builds on the 'London look' with a glazed stairwell, wrap over rear saloon windscreen and a series of unique design features that reduce solar gain. Significantly, it also represents an evolution of Britain's best selling hybrid bus, our Enviro400 double deck, which has a reputation second to none for fuel economy, reduced emissions, reliability and all-round performance, hence the reason that 850 ADL hybrids are already in operation in towns and cities across the UK.'
Commercial Director at Arriva London, Peter Batty, said, 'We are delighted to be working with ADL and Transport for London on this project. The new look is stunning and brings together a whole range of passenger and driver advantages, including a wrap-around front windscreen and glazed stairwell.'
ADL Group Corporate Affairs Director, Bill Simpson, said, 'The new Enviro400H City should make a significant impact in the industry. It now gives customers a further option and the two door variant can easily become a single door if required. It's an attractive package.'