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FITNESS AND NUTRITION : BEATING WINTER BLUESFITNESS AND NUTRITION : BEATING WINTER BLUES https://www.delphineremy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Untitled-0000-1024x1024-1.jpg 1024 1024 Delphine Remy | Holistic Nutrition & Eating Psychology Coach Delphine Remy | Holistic Nutrition & Eating Psychology Coach https://www.delphineremy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Untitled-0000-1024x1024-1.jpg
Motivating ourselves to commit to fitness regiments during winter months can be a tough challenge. The days are short, there's a lack of general sunlight and it's cold — really cold. Especially here in Belgium, where it decided to start snowing again. Thanks Punxsutawney Phil for the additional six weeks of winter. 👍 You. Are. Awesome.
If you live in a snow city like I do, you know how difficult it can be to motivate yourself to go outdoors but I'm here to use today's blog post as a reminder to myself (and my readers) that A. fitness is essentially to overall health and B. fitness can help us beat these funky winter blues we've all been feeling. Research shows that exercise and a regular fitness regiment can significantly improve our mood and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness or depression so what are we waiting for!
Mother Nature is looking out for us.
Eco-psychologists believe that there is a direct link between the natural world and our mood states. Those who live in greener spaces, or have a view of trees or a natural landscape experience positive mood states that help balance and heal the body faster than those who live in walled or bricked spaces.
If you live in a space with a view, consider stretching or practicing yoga a few times a week outdoors or near a window where you can actively meditate by focusing your energy on your breathing and the natural beauty around you.
If you do not live in a green space, it's time to go plant shopping. In Belgium (and most of Europe), the #plantsmakepeoplehappy lifestyle trend is growing quickly and more and more I see gorgeous beautiful tropical plants being housed in small loft apartments. A large majority of these plants serve to revitalize the air in small spaces and provide the much needed connection with nature during these long winter months but the same goes for you — roll out your mat and enjoy a yoga session amidst your indoor jungle.
Make some playlists
Music is a well known motivator for all sorts of occasions. I have playlists for my runs. I have playlists for my meal prep days. Playlists for days I'm shooting with Bastiaan (my photographer) for my youtube channel — playlists are great! If you need a little help creating a playlist — use mine for inspiration.
Embrace the outdoors
Now that you have your playlists ready — it's time to hit the pavement. I know it's cold but we all know once we start running we will feel instantly better and our bodies will warm up. We'll wonder "why haven't I been doing this all winter" as we breathe in the fresh air.
TIP #1. Exercise warms the body quickly and enough to make you feel like it's 30 degrees warmer. Be sure to dress in layers yet warm enough for the cool down because once the sweat dries you'll feel colder.
TIP #2. Check your weather app to plan your runs or fitness goals for the week. If you know the weather is going to be nice towards the end of the week be sure to take advantage of the good weather and plan accordingly. Fitness during winter months will do more for your mental and emotional health than we give it credit for.
Try out something new
If embracing the outdoors is simply out of the question (I don't blame you) — try out something new. Is there something you've always wanted to try but put on the back burner? Well… now is the time sign up for that indoor basketball league, join a yoga studio, try barre, or take dance lessons. The options are many — simple get online and research what works for you, your schedule and your budget.
Eat mood boosting foods
This is good news! There are a ton of scientific studies that indicate that chocolate makes us happy. The Nestlé Research Center in Switzerland found that eating dark chocolate (70% and more) every day for more than two weeks reduces stress hormones. Dark chocolate also helps to release serotonin, the feel good and happy hormone, and relaxes the blood vessels of the cardiovascular system.
Try my Chocolate Avocado Mousse and Cashew Chocolate Fudge for a mood boost.
Whatever fitness regiment you decide you want to follow, just be sure to stick with it! Regular exercise during winter months can combat those winter blues and keep you feeling energized until Spring.
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Women at AIG Retirement Services
Gilliane Isabelle
Gilliane Isabelle has spent over 30 years in the field of retirement planning. She is currently the Chief Distribution Officer for AIG Retirement Services, overseeing relationships and engagements with plan sponsors, plan consultants; plan participants and individual clients across the country. Prior to joining AIG Retirement Services, she served as an Assistant Employee Benefits Manager at New York University, primarily focused on the University's defined contribution retirement plans. Ms. Isabelle has a Certified Employee Benefits Designation; a BA in Economics from New York University, and an MBA from the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business.
She is passionate about mentoring and coaching employees at different levels of the organization and encouraging employees as they develop in their careers. She has one daughter, Ella, who lives in LA, and enjoys traveling to visit her, as well as traveling with her to discover new places around the world. She also finds time for running, golf and yoga in her spare time.
Connie Butler
Growing up I had several family friends that worked for AIG Retirement Services. As I watched them become incredibly successful in their career, I knew that was something I wanted for myself. As I learned more about the business, I knew I wanted to seriously pursue a career at AIG Retirement Services. I went to school for Business and started working on my securities licenses my last semester of college. I joined AIG Retirement Services in 2003 as a financial advisor working in multiple market sectors of the business for 14 years. In 2017, I was promoted to the District Vice President and within two years our district was ranked #1 in the country across AIG Retirement Services. My career at AIG Retirement Services has completely changed my life for my entire family. The opportunity to grow my business over the years is incredible. I have clients that have become great friends and co-workers who have become family. The hard work and dedication I have put forth to be successful has paid off with the support of such a wonderful company. I am forever grateful for the career I have at AIG Retirement Services and look forward to the continued journey.
Christina Charbonneau
Christina joined AIG Retirement Services in 2007 with over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked in the governmental market for AIG Retirement Services in Boca Raton, FL. Before joining AIG Retirement Services, she worked with other companies focusing on the public sector, including 457(b) and 401(a) plans, and she also worked at an investment management firm.
In 2007, she was promoted to DVP for Metro Atlanta in the Southeast Region. In 2010, she was promoted again to Senior DVP for North Florida.
Christina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida International University and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University.
Tiffany Kocher
Reflecting back, it may have seemed unlikely that I would end up in a career centered on financial education and planning. I grew up in a low-income community where financial literacy was an unknown concept. It was not until after I served four years in the U.S. Marines Corps that I was able to earn my degree from the University of Washington that my future started to come into focus.
I joined AIG Retirement Services in 2013 as a financial advisor. I was drawn to the work and this company because my time was spent working with my local community in Wenatchee, WA helping everyday people prepare not just for retirement, but financial security, something that would have made a world of difference to my family had it been available.
I loved helping clients find clarity around, not just their retirement, but what they wanted out of life. Our conversations and planning went far beyond what age do you want to retire, but into what kind of life do you want to live. Many times, we see in our communities, that everyday folks don't feel confident or worthy to have a high level of financial planning, but our advisors are the bridge to bring this important information to our clients, which in turn could help them feel more empowered.
In 2019, I was promoted to District Vice President in WA and AK. I could never have imagined leaving the financial advisor role as it was the most fulfilling work I had experienced, however, my hope with this new role is to be a resource to my team, so that together, we can provide a better client experience to more individuals. I have been fortunate to find a company where I can be rewarded for my efforts, while doing work that I am so proud of.
Sarah Keilers
In 2018, I was working in retail banking helping customers with checking/savings accounts and promotional credit cards. I loved helping others with their finances and I knew that I could be helping them with so much more. Unfortunately, I couldn't move to the department where I could help people with their broader finances because I lacked a college degree. I came across an opportunity to join AIG Retirement Services and after learning about the company, I applied to become a telephone advisor at their Retirement Education Center. I loved the idea of learning to be a financial advisor and thought that this would be a great way to start. I have never been more correct.
I was hired in late 2018, as a Client Support Advisor and spent the first four months obtaining my insurance and FINRA licenses. Over the last three years, I have grown more as a person than I could ever imagine, both professionally and personally. AIG has given me the opportunity to engage and partner with our participants in the most productive and meaningful way possible. Every day I get to do what I love – talking with others, helping plan out their retirement and tackle their overall retirement goals. I love helping others plan to achieve their financial goals and helping them gain financial freedom – it is one of the most gratifying experiences.
AIG Retirement Services is more than my employer – it is my second family. I am a part of a very supportive team and a part of an exceptional organization. AIG has continued to support me with furthering my career and helping develop my skills into a future leadership role.
Interested in joining us?
Contact us to speak with a recruiter about our opportunities. An asterisk indicates a required field.
It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

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Inspirational insights
Blogs in the spotlight
- How do I buy the perfect diamond ring?
- Choosing the perfect wedding ring
- Buying an engagement ring: expert tips & tricks
- Which earrings are the right ones for you?
- How to choose the perfect diamond bracelet?
- How to choose a necklace for ladies?
- Take your time in choosing your watch
- What's the right jewellery for each occasion?
- Why buy diamond jewellery online?
- A guide to building up your jewellery collection
- What types of precious metals are there?
- What types of precious metals are there?
- Jewellery trends and innovations in 2020
- What sorts of diamond setting are there?
- Which metal to choose?
- How to choose the right size?
- What is a carat number?
Conventional customs of the past dictated that a couple had to spend three months of their salary on the purchase of their wedding rings. Nowadays, two months of salary per ring on average is usually what a couple is willing to pay.
The secret behind the price to pay for your wedding ring is to make sure you are comfortable with what you spend and that you like the selected ring. So the first step is to give yourself a maximum budget not to exceed.
Most viewed diamond jewels
- 0.50 carat solitaire ring in yellow gold with round diamond and four prongsFrom USD 2.210 (excl. VAT)
- 0.50 carat solitaire ring in white gold with four prongs and side diamondsFrom USD 2.350 (excl. VAT)
- 0.90 carat solitaire diamond ring in platinum with six prongsFrom USD 1.500 (excl. VAT)
- 0.90 carat solitaire diamond ring in white gold with side diamondsFrom USD 2.510 (excl. VAT)
- 1.00 carat solitaire diamond ring in white goldFrom USD 2.270 (excl. VAT)
1. Pay attention to the type of metal
Check the jewellery your partner already wears; she might like yellow gold, rose gold or prefer a white metal, like white gold, or platinum. The cost of the wedding ring varies depending on the type of metal you choose; platinum is the most expensive metal followed by gold.
2. The clarity of the stone
A well-cut diamond will have facets like mirrors. The clarity of the diamond is assessed by looking at the gemstone under magnification, which reveals tiny signatures that look like fingerprints that show how a diamond was mined up and processed.
The most recognised and commonly used system for determining the clarity of a diamond was created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). A flawless diamond shows absolutely no inclusion and is considered very rare.
3. The colour of the gemstone
Colour is also an important factor in determining the value of a gemstone. In general, colourless diamonds are the most expensive except in the case of very rare colours such as blue, pink, red, yellow, green and brown. Read this article to get 3 tips on purchasing a diamond wedding ring.
When it comes to the colour of the diamond, grade D is the most expensive because it is rated as exceptional. The colour of a grade J diamond is slightly yellow-tinged; this grade will be cheaper. Read our article on how BAUNAT wedding rings that go with engagement rings.
4. The number of carats
The term carat refers to the weight of the diamond, not the size. Because of the size of the diamond, a stone may look much larger than a stone that is actually denser and therefore has a larger carat. In addition, as large stones are much rarer, a single 2 carat diamond will cost much more than two diamonds of one carat.
5. The type of ring
And what about the wedding ring itself in all this? Here too, you will have to choose from several widths, although in general 4mm with a thickness of about 1.5mm is mostly preferred.
Do you want advice on buying your wedding ring? Contact the BAUNAT team now to discuss your plans. You can also opt for double, crossed, or parallel rings.
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Auto-correct is a type of software program that identifies misspelled words, uses algorithms to identify the words most likely to have been intended, and edits the text accordingly. Auto-correct is commonly a feature included in word processors and messaging platforms of various types. Apple, Google and Microsoft products all have their own versions of auto-correct programs.
Auto-correct programs work very well with common and straight-forward typos, such as "teh" for "the." However, their algorithms are far from infallible, in particular with auto-correct programs for smartphones, which are often more active as a means of facilitating typing on the devices' small keyboards. There are a number of websites dedicated to humorous auto-correct fails.


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Google is demonstrating an Android-powered touchscreen car console and infotainment system, offering Google Maps and Spotify as well as controlling seat positioning and temperature. For the first time, Google Assistant is integrated in the system, allowing users to ask for directions and make phone calls. The Android operating system will be demonstrated running on the Audi Q8 and Volvo V90 SUVs at this week's Google I/O developers conference. Earlier this year, Google showed the software on a Chrysler vehicle.
Bloomberg quotes Android VP of engineering Patrick Brady that, "the system will make its way to Audi and Volvo's entire fleets, along with other manufacturers." According to Brady, in 2014, Google introduced Android Auto which lets people project content from Android smartphones to their car's screen; Android Auto runs currently on 300 car models. With the new software, the driver doesn't need to plug in an Android phone and can access 3D mapping and satellite images.
"Where cars are going, everything is integrated into one display," he said. "We think the future is a much more seamless, integrated system."
Based on a preview of the infotainment system examined by Bloomberg News, the system has three main windows: "a central panel for playing music, making calls and navigating; another with a grid of core car functions; and a third that lists installed Android apps." The user activates Google Assistant by a button on the steering wheel and a voice command.
The software, says Bloomberg, "didn't look completely finished" and "each Android software car partner will have the ability to customize the controls, interface, and applications pre-loaded into the operating system." Google is not pre-installing its own apps, as it does with its phones, says Brady. YouTube, for example, is seen as a risk for distracting drivers.
The new car system "also hints at Google's long-term ambitions to spread its artificial intelligence service to every corner of consumer's lives." Should a user have compatible smart home systems, for example, she could ask Google Assistant to "to turn on the lights at home before arriving."
Other software companies that have launched vehicle software systems include BlackBerry's QNX division, which has systems in more than 50 million cars on the road from Ford and Mercedes-Benz; Toyota, which has invested in its own features; and Apple, which offers CarPlay, similar to Android Auto.
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Welcome to my stop on the Queens of Geek blog tour!
I'm super excited to be flailing over this book today because (a) it's obviously about the FANGIRL LIFE which is the best life, let's be real here, and (b) this was such a fun and adorable book and it deserves all the love. Also #LoveOzYA author appreciation!
And because you nerds are so lovely, I've also got a giveaway at the end of this post! #Fabulousness levels are already high, I know, I know.
When BFFs Charlie, Taylor and Jamie go to SupaCon, they know it's going to be a blast. What they don't expect is for it to change their lives forever.
Charlie likes to stand out. SupaCon is her chance to show fans she's over her public breakup with co-star, Reese Ryan. When Alyssa Huntington arrives as a surprise guest, it seems Charlie's long-time crush on her isn't as one-sided as she thought.
While Charlie dodges questions about her personal life, Taylor starts asking questions about her own.
Taylor likes to blend in. Her brain is wired differently, making her fear change. And there's one thing in her life she knows will never change: her friendship with Jamie—no matter how much she may secretly want it to. But when she hears about the Queen Firestone SupaFan Contest, she starts to rethink her rules on playing it safe.
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Jen Wilde is a writer, geek, and fangirl with a penchant for coffee, books, and pugs. She writes YA stories about zombies (As They Rise), witches (Echo of the Witch), and fangirls (Queens of Geek). Her debut series reached over three million reads online and became an Amazon bestseller. When she's not writing, Jen loves binge-watching her favourite shows on Netflix, eating Mexican food, traveling to faraway places, and going to conventions in Marty McFly cosplay. Jen lives in a sunny beachside town in Australia with her husband and their cheeky pug, aptly named Heisenberg.
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Queens of Geek is entirely adorkable and precious.
It's a sweet piece of RAINBOW FLUFF I tell you. At times I felt it was a little too perfect, but pfft…I'm here for all the fandom references (of which it discusses Supernatural so, hold me, I'm won over) and the excellent #ownvoices diversity representation…and just how gloriously FUN it was!
It's about three friends who spend three days at a nerd convention. And even though it's set in the USA, the characters are all Aussie, so BOOYAH. My people. The story is so splendidly geeky too. It's about a Youtube rising star (Charlie) and her book-obsessed best friend (Taylor) and their nerdy other friend (Jamie). It references TONS of movies and TV shows (Suuuupernatural!!!) and so much cosplay AND also had Taylor lugging around a huge boxset of books to get signed. Which is relatable for we booknerds too.
It had ALL the diversity too! Charlie is bisexual and Asian and Taylor is Autistic. And do you know how hard it is to find books about ASD girls?!? Ridiculously. And this book just summarised ASD so beautifully and accurately. SO PLEASED.
- so so much geeky appreciation
- the dialogue was super fun
- there were some adorkably cheesy moments that made me SMILE SO MUCH
- glitter, rainbows, happiness, hot pink hair, fangirling
- it's respectful of diversity and minorities
- it really accurately summarised life as a highly-anxious person and the quotes it gave were SO good
- the girls both dual narrate and have wonderfully distinct voices
- the ships are SO CUTE and I definitely rooted for them
Look this book is just the CUTEST and you need it.
I smiled so much as I read and it left me with smooshed happy feels. The writing was fun and easy to devour. The diversity rep was complex and thoughtful and I so so enjoyed seeing a book about an Autistic girl where it wasn't just about her Autism. Also THREE CHEERS FOR THE FANDOM LIFE because fangirls are amazing and passionate and dedicated and we deserve recognition. And probably a cupcake. And yes it did have instalove and boarded on having situations all work out "too perfectly" at times, but I enjoyed it all immensely and had so much fun!


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Electronic Performance Support Systems: Comparison Of Types Of Integration Levels On Performance Outcomes
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Open Access Dissertation
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Instructional Technology
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James L. Moseley
Selecting appropriate performance improvement interventions is a critical component of a comprehensive model of performance improvement. Intervention selection is an interconnected process involving analysis of an organization's environment, definition of the performance problem, and identification of a performance gap and identification of causal factors. When the performance gap relates to a lack of knowledge or information on the job, instructional approaches such as training have been traditionally used; however, non-instructional interventions such as electronic performance support systems (EPSS) have gained increasing attention as alternatives to training interventions.
Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) use computing technology to support task performance on demand, any time, any place, at the point of need with a minimum need for in-person intervention such as instructors, peer mentors or supervisors. Providing on-demand access requires that the EPSS be integrated into the performer's work environment. However, performance support tools can be integrated into a work environment in a variety of ways. In particular, research suggests that if an EPSS interface design is too complex, it diminished performance, and may not be accepted by users.
The purpose of this research study was to investigate whether progressively increasing the level of integration - external, extrinsic or intrinsic - would make a difference in a user's performance outcomes. According to the EPSS design literature, performance accuracy should increase, and completion time should decrease, along with the level of integration, due to fewer pauses in workflow and more immediate access to support. However, research data to support this assumption has not provided definitive guidance.
The current study sought to determine whether these assumptions can be used as reliable design principles for those seeking to employ an EPSS as part of a performance improvement solution. To this end, an experiment was conducted that compared the performance outcomes of users of three levels of EPSS integration using a library catalog to perform library research tasks. Study participants were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups representing progressive levels of integration - external, extrinsic or intrinsic, along with a control group. Upon completing a series of library tasks, participants indicated the frequency with which they used the EPSS took to perform their tasks. They also received scores for task accuracy and task completion. Finally, the EPSS system measured participants' time on task with each EPSS type.
Study results indicated that increasing the level of EPSS integration can produce improvement in performance accuracy, but had no effect on task completion, frequency of use or time on task. In fact, the data suggest that time on task may actually increase with the level of integration. A further notable observation from the findings was that overall usage of the EPSS tool was relatively low; on average, 67% of study participants did not use the EPSS tool at all.
Implications for instructional designers include the recommendation that for situations in which performance accuracy is the primary goal, designers can feel confident in recommending an Intrinsic EPSS. However, in situations where speed of performance is a key issue, a less integrated EPSS should be considered. From the perspective of Library and Information Science, the study results support the use of EPSS as a promising tool for enhancing the ability of library users to locate and connect with library resources, and open opportunities to further explore the performance improvement approach in library settings.
From the performance improvement perspective, low usage of a performance support intervention raises questions concerning user acceptance. While critical, selecting an appropriate performance intervention must be done as part of a comprehensive performance improvement approach featuring through performance and cause analysis, and effective planning for implementation and change management. Integral to this approach must be the collection and use of reliable evidence which can be shared with stakeholders to achieve buy-in and extend understanding of the performance improvement process throughout the organization. While more data is needed to extend the reliability of the performance improvement knowledge base, results from the current study have highlighted avenues along which further evidence can be developed.
Recommended Citation
Phillips, Sharon A., "Electronic Performance Support Systems: Comparison Of Types Of Integration Levels On Performance Outcomes" (2013). Wayne State University Dissertations. 739.


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Little Stuff Equals Big Stuff
The thing about little stuff is that it adds up. There are three occasions when this becomes clear:
Dusting it
Packing it
Unpacking it
The really insidious small stuff is the stuff we keep stored inside drawers, cabinets, cupboards, and containers. We don't think about it because it's hidden from view. It's not until we have to take it all out, one by one, that we start to realize how much we really have. Then we wrap it up to keep it from breaking during the move, and the boxes somehow start filling up awfully quickly.
Raise your hand if you've ever been able to relocate without having to stop and find more moving boxes.
Nobody? That's what I thought.
Avoiding the accumulation of a bunch of small stuff takes a policy decision. Every single thing we bring through the door has to earn its keep. If it's food, we're going to eat it in the near future. If it's a decoration, we have to believe that it's worth packing and hauling and dusting for the next several years. If it's a beauty product, we have to believe we're going to use it up before it gets clumpy or congealed or whatever.
A bottle of sunblock lasts about one summer. A jar of nail polish has a lifespan. So does a tube of lotion or a bottle of perfume. Stuff doesn't last forever. What would be the point of buying twelve of something when eleven of them are going to expire before we use them up?
We can think of small consumables in the same way we might think of packets of french fries. Sure, fries are good, but there's no point buying thirty orders of them. They get gross, right? Buy one and eat it while it's hot and fresh. Then buy another one for a different meal. Almost all of our personal possessions can be regarded just like french fries. That's true whether it's shirts or bottles of vitamins or cases of paper towels.
The other thing about little stuff is that it adds up and starts to demand storage and furniture of its own.
A case of paper towels has to have somewhere to go. Wherever we put it, nothing else can go there. We can't go popping wormholes into alternate universes just because something was on sale at the warehouse store.
Start accumulating fabric, and suddenly you need an extra bedroom. That extra bedroom might displace so many other things that the garage is full. A full garage then creates the desire for a storage unit. The costs involved in having a storage unit and a bigger house then displace the funds that could have been used for a vacation. Or new furniture. Or a debt-free lifestyle. Or a comfortable retirement.
Collectibles ask for their own shelves or cabinets. Books obviously ask for shelves and more shelves and more shelves. "You can never have too many books" but can you really read more than one at a time? Every book you think you're going to re-read one day is another new book that will be displaced. Each item we keep blocks another item from coming into our lives, or at least, from having a dedicated space to sit.
I work with people who are chronically disorganized, with compulsive accumulators, with hoarders, with squalor. My people really struggle with this concept that only one item can fit in one spot at a time. The disorganized people can't quite wrap their heads around it. The accumulators are at the store anyway, distracting themselves from their overflowing homes by spending all their free time in well-lit, well-organized shops. The hoarders don't care, there's no way in this lifetime that they're letting go of anything once they've imprinted on it. How dare you challenge MY STUFF! Anyone who lives in squalor is simply so adjusted to the feeling of being buried in stuff and things and objects and trash and junk that they barely notice one way or the other. They don't even smell it anymore, so how would they start to see it?
Most of us haven't crossed those lines. I estimate that about one in five people live in a chronically disorganized state. Probably half of us have so much stuff that it's hard to keep track of it all. More like two-thirds of us who have a garage can't use it for anything because it's full of stuff. Wouldn't it be nice if we could use our garages for something like an air hockey table or a kayak? Why do we create these annoying, embarrassing, unusable spaces in our own homes? Why are we willing to pay so much to keep them that way?
Take a look around. Are your kitchen counters open and available to make cookies? Is your desk clear and ready to write in a journal or make an art project? Is your dining table welcoming and inviting for friends and a seven-layer dip? Is your bedroom a relaxing oasis of serenity, or rather a haystack of impatient laundry?
There are two ways to go about solving the problem of too much little stuff. One way is to corral it in bigger stuff: armoires or bookcases or other attractive storage furniture. Sometimes selling some of it off can raise the funds to buy upgrades of this nature. The other way of solving the problem of too much little stuff is to get rid of it. Clearing all the flat surfaces in your home is an interior design upgrade that you can actually do without spending any money! If you want your place to look more selfie-ready, it's easier and cheaper to do it by bagging up a bunch of small items. Which is it going to be, the little stuff, or your home?
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I've been working with chronic disorganization, squalor, and hoarding for over 20 years. I'm also a marathon runner who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and thyroid disease 17 years ago.
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From anti-ageing to weight-loss programmes, these 10 resorts from around the world offer the most comprehensive wellness retreats in the most spectacular settings. By Parvati Mohanakrishnan
The picture-perfect palm-fringed backwaters of Kumarakom are therapy for the weary soul. Even more so when the setting is this elegant resort. Built in traditional Kerala style, most of the structures here have been painstakingly reconstructed from 16th-century homes. Ayurmana, the Ayurveda retreat here, is reconstructed from a 200-year-old mansion that was once home to a family of renowned Ayurvedic practitioners. The centre for healing is committed to traditional Indian rituals, yoga, and meditation, and offers customised programmes based on individual assessment by a team of experts. The Rejuvenation Programme includes a variety of rejuvenation treatments such as pizhichil, sirodhara, abhyangam, medicated steam bath, and njavarakizhi. These come together to tone muscles, strengthen and invigorate the body, and calm the mind. The oil used improves the complexion and adds lustre to the skin. (kumarakomlakeresort.in)
Ayurveda Panchakarma
Surrounded by the unspoilt beauty of the Sahyadris, this facility is spread over 320 acres. Its Dharana Life Sciences Program encompasses a range of wellness programmes that can be experienced from seven to 28 days. Designed to alleviate the stress of daily routines and ensure health, wellness, and serenity, these are customised to suit your needs after consultations with the in-house team of experts. The Ayurveda Panchakarma programme is ideal for complete detoxification and rejuvenation. Depending on your needs, all or a few of the five treatments that make up Panchakarma are used to correct dosha imbalances and eliminate toxins naturally through the body's channels. The package includes accommodation, three healthy meals, and daily yoga and meditation sessions, as well as access to a variety of wellness activities, such as nature walks and pottery. (hilton.com)
Housed in a restored 18th-century palace nestled in the Aravallis in Udaipur, RAAS Devigarh offers an insight into old-world Rajputana charm and culture. The spa here, in collaboration with Ma Earth Botanicals, offers specially crafted experiences and journeys that aim to guide you back to your true self. The Raas Blessing Journey (3, 5, 7, or 9 nights) is a 'transformative healing experience' crafted to relax you and bring about a sense of gratitude for everything beautiful in your life. The nine-day journey includes a variety of spa experiences such as the RAAS Blessing – Prayer of the earth, Yoga Nidra, Candlelit Restorative Yoga, Sound Healing With Crystal Bowl, Om Chakra Meditation, and RAAS Blessing – A sacred Illumination. You also experience a village walk, a special bath butler set-up in your room, meals and snacks from the light and healthy wellness menu, and a Silent Supper at a special venue. You come out feeling spiritually reconnected and brimming with positive energy. (raasdevigarh.com)
Surrounded by greenery and steeped in a wellness philosophy that is all encompassing, this luxury ashram uses yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy to improve your lifestyle. A typical day at the ashram starts with yoga and ends with a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal cooked with ingredients sourced from the organic gardens. It offers a variety of packages, all of which include accommodation, three meals, two daily group yoga sessions, one group chanting or sound meditation session, and use of all recreational facilities. The Silent Retreat Package has been designed to help you introspect and evaluate, with the end goal of helping you eliminate stress, improve your sleep cycle and eating habits, and treating high blood pressure. A detailed consultation with the wellness consultant sets the tone for four days of silence, during which you are directed to talk only when necessary. Your meals too are prepared with ingredients that are easy to digest and have a calming influence on you. You end your period of silence with an interactive session with the wellness consultant. (shreyasretreat.com)
Santani Recovery
The belief that 'sustainable wellness begins by bringing oneself into balance with nature and by allowing ourselves to receive nurture from ourselves as well as from others' defines every experience at Santani. Located within a pristine forest that is secluded, yet easily accessible, Santani provides individually customised programmes based on a scientifically developed questionnaire that determines what you need to up your wellness quotient. The Santani Recovery programme provides support and healing to those who've been through emotional or physical trauma, whether it's surgery, cancer, and heart attacks, or loss. It starts with a consultation with the resident doctor who recommends a customised menu of food and treatments that help detox and cleanse. Then you experience Ayurvedic and spa treatments that remove the build-up of medicines in the body and make it receptive to healing energies, and wellness coaching, yoga, and rehabilitation that make you stronger. (santani.lk)
Emotional Balance & Mind Training Retreat
Surrounded by dense tropical forests and the Indian Ocean, Revīvō Wellness Resort's philosophy is to 'soothe the spirit, rejuvenate the body and enrich the mind'. And it does this through its excellent wellness activities, spa and holistic medicine treatments, and nutritious food offerings. Rather than heal specific problems, the retreats offered here aim to bring about a general sense of healing and self-awareness. The signature Emotional Balance & Mind Training Retreat focusses on discovering that the mind is powerful enough to bring about positive changes in your life. It includes REMISSIŌ spa treatments such as Chanting Meditation Shirodhara and the Rejuvenating Facial; MOVEŌ sessions such as reiki and floating yoga; customised NŪTRIŌ "Food For Mood" meals; and unlimited access to the pools and facilities. (revivoresorts.com)
Nestled between the Gin Oya Estuary and Waikkal Beach, Wattura Resort & Spa is a 'celebration of water'. The resort is designed in such a manner that it derives coolth from the sea breeze and estuary's waters; wattura is the Sinhalese term for water. Wattura Spa is steeped in this philosophy as well. Water flows in and around the spa, and the soothing rituals use ingredients such as river mud and blue lotus to heal. The Warmth of Sri Lankan Spices uses black pepper, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg to de-stress, energise, and improve blood circulation. The package starts with a Deep Tissue Back, Neck & Shoulder massage, moves on to a Spice and Clay Back Wrap and Foot Reflexology, and comes to a relaxing close with a Warm Aromatic Soak. Combined with the beautifully curated experiences offered by the property, the package uplifts the spirit and relaxes the body and mind. (watturaresortandspa.com)
Stay Fit, Stay Healthy
The spa town of Baden-Baden is home to this luxurious property that is entirely dedicated to wellness. With just 15 rooms and suites, the 'House of Wellbeing' is known for its treatments that cover beauty, detox, medical worries, fitness, and emotional disorders. The Stay Fit, Stay Healthy package is designed for those who want to strengthen their bodies. Spread over three nights, it takes you through everything from yoga to pilates and jogging. The programme includes five sports sessions—biking or hiking, bodega or pilates, functional or Faszia training, kickboxing, and a TABATA bootcamp session— besides group fitness activities such as core workouts and aqua fitness sessions. You also get access to the fitness centre, Roman-style indoor pool, sauna area, and plunge pool. (oetkercollection.com)
Spread over 180 acres of coffee plantations, this luxury resort lets you bask in all of nature's glory. Accommodation is offered in 56 luxurious cottages built on stilts. The property also has excellent wellness experiences. Based on the concept of antarmauna (inner silence), The Elevation— the spa here—takes you on a holistic journey of wellness. The Ayurvedic Sojourn packages are a combination of treatments and fitness sessions, including yoga and meditation. When you opt for one of these, you get a one-to-one consultation with the in-house doctors and therapists, after which a programme is customised for you. Of these, the 14-night AyurShanthi is ideal for stress release. Through a series of Ayurveda therapies, yoga, and meditation, this stress management programme aims to resolve lifestyle disorders, bring about weight loss, and de- stress. (thetamara.com)
With unmatched views of the coastline, the Arabian Sea, and the skies, Amatara Wellness Resort offers a tranquil ambience in which a state of well-being is natural. The resort offers a range of wellness packages that include accommodation, nutritious meals, and personalised wellness activities. Developed in conjuction with Bangkok Hospital's Brain Health Institute, the Brain Health Enhancement programme focusses on the longevity of the brain and the prevention of Alzheimer's. Over three days, your brain's functioning is evaluated and you go through a series of tests and medical treatments, between which you dine on personalised meals, exercise, and meditate. A personal assistant guides and supports you through the programme. Then you spend the next five days at Amatara Wellness Resort, where everything your doctor has suggested is integrated into your stay. A rejuvenating programme that includes exercise, spa treatments, meditation, and nutritious food is also part of the experience. (amataraphuket.com)
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Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.074.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state building code council regularly reviews the Washington State Building Code, as outlined in chapter 51-04 WAC and RCW 19.27.074, to review revisions made to the codes by the national model code committees, and to review and consider proposals for statewide code amendments.
Process for Developing New Rule: Technical advisory group (TAG) review.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. To receive information on meetings of the TAGs, contact Krista Braaksma, Washington State Building Code Council, P.O. Box 42525, Olympia, WA 98504-2525, (360) 725-2964, fax (360) 586-9383, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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51 Funny Church Signs
I bet that you have seen them—signs in front of churches, saying pearls of wisdom or just hilarious warnings telling to be loyal to the god. Here are some cute signs that may make you laugh off your head.
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Some amazing running from our juniors at today's XC Championships at Culford too!
Boys U13 Ben Phillips stole the show with 3rd place taking home some silverware & Henry Holroyd raced hard for a brilliant 15th position
In the U15 boys race Benji Darken came a fantastic 16th, Ted Salt came an excellent 19th, Tobin Sarl a brilliant 21st & George Noakes an superb 22nd.
In the U15 girls race Juliette Bigley held strong and came a brilliant 17th!
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Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Government's answer to my lawsuit: Deny everything, and claim that nobody has any rights
Where has your PNR data gone? (click image for larger version or here for details)
The U.S. government has filed its initial answer to my lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for illegally withholding records of its travel surveillance system, and an initial procedural hearing in the case has been scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2011, at 10 a.m. in San Francisco.
The answer filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office in San Francisco (although presumably drafted or directed from Washington) on behalf of CBP (as a division of the Department of Homeland Security) is mostly a boilerplate recitation of denials of even the most obvious facts, and the knee-jerk invocation of every possible defense, no matter how unlikely it is to actually be applicable.
But if the government's claims are true, the implications of some of them are shocking. In particular, they claim that, "Plaintiff was provided all documents that he is entitled to by law," even though — like everyone else who has requested their records from the "Automated Targeting System" (ATS) — I have never received anything that was even claimed to be in response to my request for the "accounting of disclosures" required by the Privacy Act. Nor did I receive anything which was even claimed to be the "risk assessments" made of me, or the rules for determining those risk assessments, both of which were mentioned in CBP's years-belated official notice of the contents of the ATS.
In other words, the government is claiming in answer to my lawsuit that nobody — not even U.S. citizens — has any legal entitlement to know what other government agencies or third parties have received their travel records including PNRs from CBP, what "risk" scores (used to decide whether to allow us to fly, or how to treat us) have been assigned to us, or how those scores have been generated.
So much for any pretense of transparency, accountability, or access rights. Nobody has any right to know who has gotten our PNRs, or how they are being used against us.
The initial "case management conference" will be my first chance to meet the government's lawyers and the judge to which the case has been assigned, Judge Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. I expect it to be brief, and to be solely concerned with setting a schedule for filing of preliminary motions. But it will be open to the press and the public, and you are welcome to attend. If you do, please say hello!
The hearing will be on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 3 on the 17th floor of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Ave. (between Polk and Larkin, near Civic Center), in San Francisco.
More details including links to news reports are in the Identity Project FAQ about the case. A shorter version of the FAQ is also available as a printable PDF.Link | Posted by Edward on Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 15:26 ( 3:26 PM)
What does PNR mean? Personal.....Posted by: Louise Lacey, 21 December 2010, 20:27 ( 8:27 PM)
@Louise - Passenger Name Record - http://hasbrouck.org/articles/PNR.htmlPosted by: Mary Branscombe, 22 December 2010, 02:20 ( 2:20 AM)
UN & Inter-American Commission on Human Rights: "The right to access information held by public authorities is a fundamental human right subject to a strict regime of exceptions. The right to access to information protects the right of every person to access public information and to know what governments are doing on their behalf." http://www.cidh.oas.org/relatoria/showarticle.asp?artID=829&lID=1Posted by: Phil Mocek, 23 December 2010, 02:17 ( 2:17 AM)


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Hyderabad, Aug 21:
Indians are paid nearly 20 times less than their counterparts in the US and Switzerland. According to 'Prices and Earnings' study conducted by Swiss banking major UBS, employees in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad earn an average net salary of $1.6 to $1.2 per hour. In contrast, Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva have topped the charts with the highest average net incomes in the world of as much as $22.60 and $20.40 per hour.
"Swiss Workers earn the most. Zurich and Geneva top the rankings in our international comparison of wages. By contrast, the average employee in Delhi, Manila, Jakarta and Mumbai earns less than one-fifteenth of that amount," the report stated. Workers in the US also earn at the higher end of bracket with people in New York earning an average salary of $19 per hour, while those in Los Angeles get $13.90 per hour. Workers in London receive an average net wage of $13.90 per hour, it added.
In terms of the gross hourly wages, workers in Western Europe and North America have the highest gross hourly wages averaging at $20.2 and $21.0 respectively, the survey said. While in Asia and Eastern Europe, workers receive an average of $5.5 per hour before taxes and social security contributions are deducted from the salary.
UBS's report 'Prices and Earnings' is a global review of the prices of goods and services, wages, payroll taxes, working hours and purchasing power in 73 cities on every continent. The survey also pointed out that earnings do not just differ from country to country but also vary among employers within a single city. However, the earnings gap between public and private-sector jobs is particularly stark in emerging and developing countries, it added.


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What is The Woolen Mill Experience?
The businesses of the Old Woolen Mill in Kingston would like to extend an invitation to the Kingston community at large to attend our inaugural "Woolen Mill Experience" event on May 15th, 2016. Join us from 11am to 3pm for lunch, tours, art, music, and our first open-house style venture to showcase the residents and the building itself. This century-old heritage building that has been refurbished and maintained over the decades is seated on the banks of the Cataraqui River, lending beautiful panoramic views of the Inner Harbour. Parking is free, lunch is provided, and the historical significance – priceless!


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Report on Askja (Iceland) — 10 September-16 September 2014
Smithsonian / US Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report,
10 September-16 September 2014
Managing Editor: Sally Kuhn Sennert
Please cite this report as:
Global Volcanism Program, 2014. Report on Askja (Iceland). In: Sennert, S K (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 10 September-16 September 2014. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
65.033°N, 16.783°W; summit elev. 1080 m
All times are local (unless otherwise noted)
IMO had maintained the Aviation Colour Code for Askja at Yellow since 28 August due to elevated seismicity and localized deformation. On 11 September the Colour Code was reduced to Green when seismicity had diminished significantly.
Geological Summary. Askja is a large basaltic central volcano that forms the Dyngjufjöll massif. It is truncated by three overlapping calderas, the largest of which is 8 km wide and may have been produced primarily from subglacial ring-fracture eruptions rather than by subsidence. A major rhyolitic explosive eruption from Dyngjufjöll about 10,000 years ago was in part associated with the formation of Askja caldera. Many postglacial eruptions also occurred along the ring-fracture. A major explosive eruption on the SE caldera margin in 1875 was one of Iceland's largest during historical time. It resulted in the formation of a smaller 4.5-km-wide caldera, now filled by Öskjuvatn lake, that truncates the rim of the larger central caldera. The 100-km-long Askja fissure swarm, which includes the Sveinagja graben, is also related to the Askja volcanic system, as are several small shield volcanoes such as Kollatadyngja. Twentieth-century eruptions have produced lava flows from vents located mostly near Öskjuvatn lake.


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Ocala-based D.L. Fox Properties LP plans to start work this summer on the company's seventh building in Rand Yard Commerce Center, marking its buildout of the Sanford industrial park.
Managing Partner Daniel Fox told GrowthSpotter this building, the last of the company's projects in Rand Yard, will be the largest at 27,000 square feet, with a total construction cost estimated near $2.5 million.
"We hope to find one tenant," Fox said. "We can go two, but no more than that."
Fox said the company's other six buildings in the industrial park are fully leased with tenants such as Electric Power Systems, ice cream-maker Aurel, and Boss Laser. Three of those buildings were erected within the past year.
The latest project is being built on spec with no tenant lined up. Fox said the warehouse, which has a 24,875-square-foot paved parking lot, would be ideal for a light manufacturer or as a distribution center.
"We hope to start in the next couple of months," Fox said. "It will probably take six months to build it."
General contractor on the project is Wood Knot Construction of Longwood and civil engineer is JHR Consultants of Altamonte Springs. David Hammett of CRE Advisors in Winter Park will market the property.
The building site is at the end of Trestle Point Road, next to two lots that were consolidated last year for Fox to build a 20,000-square-foot industrial building. The lots are adjacent to Seaboard Coastline Railroad and just east of North White Cedar Road.
Fox Properties' affiliate purchased nine parcels in Rand Yard in April 2015 for $1.75 million.
The Lake Mary/Sanford submarket had a 12.6 percent vacancy rate for industrial buildings through the first quarter of this year, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest market report.
That is the second-highest industrial vacancy rate of the 14 submarkets surveyed by the company. The average vacancy rate across all submarkets combined was 5.1 percent.
Yet the Lake Mary/Sanford area was one of only six submarkets that showed year-to-date sales activity, encompassing 59,800 square feet. Only the Silver Star/Apopka submarket had higher activity in the first quarter at 84,330 square feet.
Lake Mary/Sanford had an industrial inventory of 8.81 million square feet through Q1, fifth highest of the 14 submarkets.
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Let's meet Oli Wardrope. That's him wrestling a six-foot python out from under his family's truck casually before he has to head to school.
I'm finding it hard to think of a more classically Aussie moment than this teen. Here's the original video, uploaded to Facebook earlier this week in the Queensland summer. The uploader's avatar, if you're curious, is a gleaming green muscle car.
The caption is as to-the-point as Oli's before-school wranglin:
Oli the snake boy wrangles a carpet snake caught up under a Cruiser before going to school
I'm not sure it gets more low-key than this.
(Hat tip to Ashley Parlett!)
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iPhone 4: Retina Display
Apple (s aapl) has a new display to go with all the snazzy new features of the iPhone 4. The metaphorically named "Retina Display" sports 4x the resolution (double the pixel density) to provide a noticeably crisper and more detailed image. This new screen has a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, compared to the 160 ppi display of the current iPhone. At this pixel density, the display is competing with the crispness of laser printing. The name was chosen because around 300 ppi, the human eye starts to lose track of the individual pixels.
I suspect that the display will cause a stir when we are finally able to see them in person. My first impression of the iPhone 3 years ago was that despite the other amazing technology in the iPhone, the display was what made it work because input and output are combined. This new screen will enhance the feeling that you are interacting directly with the technology.
The Retina Display provides additional enhancements beyond the increase in resolution. This screen is based on IPS technology (in-plane switching), which is also used in the Apple LED Cinema Display and the iPad. The contrast ratio has been bumped to 800:1 (4x better than the current iPhone) which will allow the Retina Display to provide even better rendering of details (particularly in shadows and dark scenes) for both photos and videos. Based on the specs alone, it looks to be an excellent screen. On paper, it compares very well to the OLED screen of the Google Nexus One (about 250 ppi) which was universally lauded for sharp text rendering.
It is also interesting to note that John Gruber nailed the specs on the screen (along with other key details) back at the end of March. Gruber also posted a breakdown of the ppi density of other displays back in 2007 when the hi-res MacBook Pro was released. This list, where most Macs have displays with PPI between 100 and 133, really highlights the significant improvement that a 326 ppi display represents over the displays we are used to seeing at our computers.
From the demos today, the iPhone OS appears to handle the difference in resolution seamlessly by scaling up the elements and interpolating edges to keep them sharp. Jobs did note that developers can provide higher resolution artwork in their apps to take full advantage of the Retina Display. I expect that some work will be required for developers to make their apps look their best on this new display, but it appears that current apps will look great as-is. The situation here is a bit different than the sometimes fuzzy scaling up of iPhone apps to the larger screen of the iPad because the elements will occupy the same physical space on the screen and should still look sharp.
I further assume that any apps that use the built-in facilities to render text will automatically benefit from the sub-pixel trickery to make text look sharper. One of the first real world tests will be to check out iBooks for iPhone on this new Retina Display. iBooks look great on the iPad and can only look better on iPhone 4.
I feel a little sorry for those poor 8GB iPhone 3GS units that will be on display next to the iPhone 4 in Apple Stores around the world.


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The most popular length of shiatsu therapy chosen by clients is 60 minutes. Clients are invited into our traditional shiatsu setting and made to feel comfortable before their session.
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Canadian researchers test injectable foam to repair bonesMay 21, 2019
Materials Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Kathryn Grandfield and Chemical Engineering PhD student Daniel Orsorio are featured in this Global National TV segment on foam-like material they've created that appears to help bones heal.
The project was done in collaboration with Emily Cranston, an adjunct professor with McMaster and Orsorio's supervisor. See the original Global National TV story here.


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If you've seen Manchester By The Sea (of course you have), you already know that Lucas Hedges has the seething sullen-teen thing down. This gifted young actor raises the stakes to James Dean-ian heights in his smashing stage debut as Hench, an angry British boy with no idea how to make a human connection, in Yen, Anna Jordan's rousing UK import via off-Broadway's MCC Theater.
Sixteen-year-old Hench and his younger half-brother Bobbie (Justice Smith, another up-and-comer, from Netflix's The Get Down) are barely getting by in the crappy South London flat they share courtesy of their largely absent mother Maggie (the superb Ari Graynor), who infrequently shows up in a drugs-and-alcohol haze looking for money and maybe some love. The money is nowhere to be found (the boys are so broke they have to share the single T-shirt that hasn't been pinched or sold, when one needs to go out). The love comes from Bobbie, all too eager to snuggle with Mommy (when he isn't bedded with his brother on the single pull-out). Hench, on the other hand, is impervious when he isn't overtly hostile, to his needy, demanding Mum.
Mostly the boys play violent video games and watch porn, Hench intently, Bobby when he isn't bouncing off the surfaces in Trip Cullman's hyperventilated production. In an unseen room there's a nasty dog named Taliban ("because he's violent and he's brown," Bobbie explains) whose neglect and abuse matches the boys' own. That gives rise to the arrival of Jennifer, a lonely Welsh girl who recently moved in nearby and is concerned about Taliban's yelping, audible on the street below. Yen, as she was nicknamed by her recently deceased father, played with throat-clutching delicacy by Stefania LaVie Owen, humorously folds in at first with the boys, joshing with Bobby and making oh-so-tentative contact with the push-me-pull-you Hench, who's given to recurring nightmares that cause him to wet the bed. The two of them make plans to run away together.
You can guess it will not end well, and you'd be right. Playwright Jordan reminds me of the young Stephen Poliakoff, who in the 1970s was writing similar mad-angry plays like Hitting Town and City Sugar before maturing into the successful author of such award-garnering fare as Gideon's Daughter and the Golden Globe-winning Dancing On The Edge for the likes of Bill Nighy, Michael Gambon and other Crown thespian royalty. Yen is a not entirely controlled drama, and it's predictable in some aspects. But the writing, and this superb production at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in Greenwich Village, bristle with youthful talent — the kind that makes you remember names. Or, as in the case of Lucas Hedges, confirms the status of a player with a very bright future.
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Iraq recaptures Fallujah Barrage from Daesh
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Iraq's army and volunteer fighters have recaptured a major water facility from the Takfiri Daesh terrorists as the fight continues against the militants west of the capital, Baghdad.
Iraq's police chief said on Tuesday that the forces cleared the Fallujah Barrage of Daesh and hoisted the Iraqi flag on the crest of the dam.
Brigadier Shakir Jawdat said Iraqi forces are now in full control of the barrage, which is located south of Fallujah on the Euphrates River.
The Iraqi forces also seized control over three villages of Za'anatha, Ziban and Atr east of Fallujah. They also recaptured Abbas Jamil Bridge to facilitate the advance on the eastern neighborhoods of the city.
Earlier on Tuesday, Jawdat had briefed the media about the liberation of a neighborhood in Fallujah, saying his forces freed several residential blocks in the area.
The recaptures are the latest in a series of advances made by Iraqi forces against Daesh in Fallujah, a city in the western province of Anbar which has been in the hands of the militants for the past two years.
The massive operation, which was delayed several times due to the situation of civilians and the weather condition, is of high significance to the Iraqis, as the liberation of the town, located west of Baghdad, would seriously boost the morale of the military as it prepares for a final push against Daesh in Mosul, Iraq's second largest city in the north.
Concurrent with the Fallujah offensive, contingents of the Iraqi army are trying to approach the outskirts of Mosul. A senior military source said that troops recaptured the village of Nasr south of the city earlier in the day.
Also on Tuesday, the United Nations hailed efforts made by Baghdad to ease concerns about the safety of civilians during the Fallujah operation, saying 7,000 people have managed to flee the Daesh-held city via a safe corridor set up by Iraqi forces.
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Real Madrid defender Nacho has said there is a "difficult" relationship between the players and boss Santiago Solari -- but the dressing room will support their manager for as long as he remains in charge.
Madrid won 4-1 at Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday night, bringing an end to their run of three successive defeats, which saw them eliminated from the Champions League by Ajax and beaten in the league and Copa del Rey by Barcelona.
Solari is expected to be sacked as soon as Madrid's hierarchy decide on a replacement and the Argentine said on Saturday that he had criticised the underperforming players personally.
"The relationship with the boss [Solari] is difficult as things are not going well," Nacho told Movistar Plus after Sunday's game. "But we stay out of that.
"Solari is the coach and we are with him to the death. Our obligation is to win on the pitch."
Madrid rode their luck during the first half hour at relegation-threatened Valladolid, with the home team missing a penalty and having two goals disallowed by the video assistant referee. However the visitors reacted to win comfortably in the end thanks to goals from Raphael Varane, Karim Benzema [two] and Luka Modric.
"We have had a difficult week -- it is not easy to live through this situation," Nacho said. "There are no excuses, we began the game asleep, but we reacted well.
"It is difficult for everyone. It's not the ideal situation. We usually go on holidays having won some trophies, like the Champions Leagues, which is the most difficult. We are not used to this situation. This is Madrid and the demands are day-to-day. We must represent well this badge. Our obligation is to win, and we did that today."
Solari said after Sunday's game that he "could not give an opinion" on whether he would still be in charge for Madrid's next outing at home to Celta Vigo at the Bernabeu on Saturday, with club director Emilio Butragueno also declining to respond when pressed repeatedly on Movistar TV about whether the coach was about to be fired.
Former Blancos boss Jose Mourinho is the favourite to replace Solari. Other candidates include Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Juventus' Massimiliano Allegri.


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In order to run the next generation of content management systems, you really need to be running an up to date version of PHP.
The next incarnation of Joomla (1.6) requires PHP 5.2+
As does Drupal 7 (as well as some current modules for the existing system)
Look at any new CMS or shopingcart PHP software and you will see it all requires a recent version of PHP to be installed on your server.
This is all good news, but not when you have a CentOS Linux server. CentOS is not the fastest OS to release compatible updates to the system. This does not mean they are not available, only that they are not officially released to be updated through YUM. You can compile your own PHP 5 ini file but this can also cause you a lot of problems as you will see later.
I looked at this a long time ago while wanting to test magento in a server environment. I ran into a couple of problems that I didn't understand at the time and let it go as I really didn't actually need to use it.
After a while of just wanting it on there to test the new versions of Joomla and Drupal so my bosses could actually see and use them, I went back to google and found myself at the same post from freshblurbs.com. What I didn't understand at the time turned out to be really simple so I thought I would repost the solution here specifically for customers of godaddy running virtual private servers (VPS) or dedicated servers (DS).
The original post can be found here.
This post also spells out the problems involved when updating in any other way so read them well before you start.
What we are about to do is add another location for the system to look for repositories of software that are compatible with the system involved.
Ok, so, after you have read the post at freshblurbs.com, you should read Jason Litkas' post, the guy responsible for compiling the updates you are about to install.
First of all, a pre-installed godaddy system does not include pecl so the first instructions you are given will result in an error.
Start by loging into your server as root user through SSH as detailed here.
The first instruction on Jasons post uses nano, which is where I got my first error. So first we need to install nano!
yum install nano
simple as that
Then we continue with his instructions to add his repositories to the system.
nano -w /etc/yum.repos.d/utterramblings.repo
This opens the nano editor where we type:
name=Jason's Utter Ramblings Repo
Exit and save, and the repositories are now added to the system (if everything is typed correctly)
You can update now through SSH or login to the simple control panel (or your alternative control panel) and update there.
To update PHP to version 5.2xx using YUM type:
yum update php
and follow the onscreen prompts.
Think twice before you click on everything in the control panel to update to the latest version. If you update the mysql server you will have to run additional comands to update previous tables and have it work again with your control panel. This may also be true for other parts of the system. I updated PHP to 5.24, Apache and Mysql, but all that was nessercary was to update PHP to 5.2xx.
To run a mysql table update use
mysql_upgrade --password[=password]
Where password (the second one) is your root user password
To run magento you will also need Mcrypt and Mhash as detailed here.


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As some of our readers may already know, there are really two types of child custody in Florida. One type, physical custody, concerns where the child will live. The parents may split custody, or one parent may have primary custody, with visitation time reserved for the other parent.
On the other hand, legal custody refers to the right to make important decisions about the child's upbringing. This means things like where the child will go to school and what religion (or religions) he or she will be brought up in, if any. Parents often share legal custody, even if they are divorced or otherwise not together.
However, if the parents cannot reach an agreement on key matters, they may have to go to court. That is the case with the parents of a 3-year-old Florida boy. They are embroiled in a dispute over whether to circumcise their son.
After the boy was born, his parents, who were not married, signed a parenting plan that was filed with the court. The plan included a provision for the father to arrange for a circumcision. A story by WPEC-TV does not say whether the father is Jewish, Muslim or a member of another faith where circumcision is a traditional practice. It is possible that he wants his son to have a circumcision for health reasons.
Though the mother signed the parenting plan, she later changed her mind about the circumcision and has not allowed it to happen. In recent court hearings, doctors testified about the medical necessity of the procedure. A pediatric urologist told the judge that it is not necessary, though he admitted that it prevents penile cancer and reduces the risk of HIV infection.
After hearing testimony, the judge issued an order requiring the mother to cooperate with the circumcision. He specifically ordered her to hide her feelings about the procedure from her son.
Hopefully, people reading this post are able to agree on how to raise their children with the parents of their children. Those who cannot may need a family law attorney to defend their rights.
Source: WPEC-TV, "Parents In Ongoing Legal Battle Over 3-Year-Old South Florida Boy's Circumcision," Scott T. Smith, May 14, 2014


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CNN contributor and former adviser to Bill Clinton adviser Paul Begala disputed that Clinton was treated lightly by the feminist community and the media over his alleged sexual assaults and harassment.
Jake Tapper started the conversation by mentioning recent New York Times opinion pieces that said maybe they weren't harsh enough on Clinton at the time, and that "maybe he shouldn't have been able to get away with what he got away with."
They also said the media and the feminist community should have further condemned his behavior.
"That conversation did occur 20 years ago," Begala said. "It's just a lot of people weren't around when it did."
"That conversation did happen at the time, and he didn't get away with anything," Begala continued. "He was investigated, he was litigated, he was impeached, he had finally, after lying about the affair, admitted it, apologized—multiple times, in a very heartfelt way, privately as well as publicly—and the country forgave him."
Tapper then reminded Begala that the Lewinsky scandal wasn't the only sex scandal that occurred during Clinton's presidency.
"But that's one of the many allegations against him. There's Paula Jones, there's Gennifer Flowers, there's Juanita Broaddrick, there's Kathleen Willey. There's a bunch," Tapper said.
Begala stuck to his defense of the former president.
"All of which were investigated, litigated, adjudicated," he said.
"We gave Ken Starr $70 million and 78 FBI agents in two years, President Clinton is the most investigated person in American history. And people arrived where they arrived. And it was not a close call," Begala continued.
Begala then highlighted Clinton's job performance that all was forgiven.
"By the overwhelming majority, they thought he was a good man who did a bad thing and should remain as our president because he was doing a great job. He left office after all of that, the most popular president in the history of polling," Begala added.
"It doesn't mean people approved of that. They condemned it rightfully. But it's because they decided he was a good person doing a good job who did a very bad thing and asked for forgiveness. He apologized, he admitted, he confessed, and he begged for forgiveness," Begala concluded.
Liberals and the media have come to the painful realization that Clinton's past misdeeds should and would be treated differently under today's standards and that his behavior towards women as president was far worse than they led the public to believe.


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Cobblestone Mountain is likely one of the extra remote and challenging peaks in the Southern Los Padres (SLP). As a fledgling mountain biker you should not as a basic rule choose the costliest mountain bike available. They want a mountain board that they'll take to the ramps, hills and trails- one that is good for all the pieces. From the bowl at the base of the summit, the summer trail winds as much as the southern ridgeline of Green Mountain and then follows the ridge to the highest.
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At last I have finished my little house for the swap. It is not perfect but is better than the other ones (six in total). This has made me decide that I am really not up to swapping in my current state of health. The stress is also not good for me!. So this little house is now winging its way to my swap partner - and to make up for the not so professional design and finish I have included a fat quarter of lovely fabric for her. Hope that it is acceptable!
|A lovely teapot fabric from Wyndhams fabrics
I spent another evening alone (Mr Whizz Kid still away saving the world) and it enabled me to spend a bit of time sewing, which was nice, and then dinner alone, which is not nice. This was my dinner and it got me to thinking about veal.
|Rose veal steak, grilled tomato, asparagus and hollandaise sauce,
Oh ... and a glass of Pinot Grigio.
'Hellebore' plate by Emma Bridgewater
We have not eaten veal in our house for years until recently when Marks and Spencer introduced a new form called 'rose veal'. This veal is reared in a different way according to strict welfare regulations and is probably no more cruel than any other meat product on the market. Below is an explanation from Gatcombe Farm in Devon, which produces this form of veal.
Rose Veal
The calves have plenty of fresh air and natural light and ventilation. When they are young they live in their groups in big huts with an outdoor run, when they are older they live in open fronted straw bedded barns.
The calves have plenty of room to freely move about and exercise. never confined and fed a diet as natural as possible. The calves are given as much milk as they want, but they also get as much as they want of other feeds like straw for fibre to make sure their digestive system develops as it should.
I wonder if all you meat eaters out there know about this form of veal? Apologies to all you vegetarians (this includes almost my entire family - only me, Mr Whizz Kid and The Devil Child actually eat meat!)
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Cake Shop
I took these photos of a lovely cake shop window. The small shop is in the middle of a back street residential area in Surbiton and is owned by a very, very young girl who makes amazing cakes. It had this lovely window based on the Alice In Wonderland tea party. Sadly the window reflections rather spoiled the pics.
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Riaz Haq writes this data-driven blog to provide information, express his opinions and make comments on many topics. Subjects include personal activities, education, South Asia, South Asian community, regional and international affairs and US politics to financial markets. For investors interested in South Asia, Riaz has another blog called South Asia Investor at http://www.southasiainvestor.com and a YouTube video channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrIDyFbC9N9evXYb9cA_gQ
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The Nepalese Choice: Is This Possible in Pakistan?
Contrary to expectations of most observers, Nepal has voted such a force into power. Charles Haviland of the BBC reports that "Nepal has been rocked by an electoral thunderbolt. As the Maoists surge towards victory in the elections to a constitutional assembly, even some of their leaders have expressed surprise at its apparent scale."
If Pakistanis continue to be ill-served by their rulers as they have been, is the Nepal scenario likely to play out in Pakistan? Probably not. Is it possible. I think it is. Only time will tell.
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Chairman of the UCPN (Maoist) Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Saturday warned India not to interfere in Nepal's internal matters, according to a report in the Hindu:
Addressing thousands of party cadre here on the occasion of May Day, Mr. Prachanda said: "If India thinks that by backing Madhav Kumar Nepal, it will make everything all right; if it thinks that it now holds the command of Nepal Army and the Army would do whatever it says; and that the Maoists want to kill Nepali people, then the Indian leaders are making a mistake. We appeal them not to make this mistake."
He said the party cadre had gathered to protect Nepal's sovereignty. The Maoists say the CPN (UML)-led government is "remote-controlled" and is a "puppet" of India.
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Mr. Prachanda said the government's stance changed after Mr. Nepal's visit to Thimphu, Bhutan, where Mr. Nepal met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
He pointed out a recent announcement that the Nepal Army could be mobilised to control the Maoist movement. "I believe you would not listen to a voice that came redirected from Thimphu," he told the gathering.
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Summer is upon us as of this month—but fantastic acts continue to come through our toasty little valley, and there is some entertainment you definitely won't want to miss in June.
Splash House is returning for two 2015 weekends, and the June version of the festival will be held on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, at The Saguaro, the Hilton Palm Springs and the Hacienda Cantina and Beach Club. Shuttles will run between the three venues. Performers include Bakermat, Cashmere Cat, Gigamesh and Wave Racer, just to name a few. Tickets start at $115. For more information, visit www.splashhouse.com.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's month is highlighted by Cheap Trick and Peter Frampton at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 13. Peter Frampton was a staple of '70s rock, and they joked in Wayne's World that his album Frampton Comes Alive! came in the mail with samples of Tide. He continues to record to this day—and he's a brilliant performer. Cheap Trick is a big name in rock music that won over young fans through the '90s. Don't miss this one. Tickets are $49 to $89. At 8 p.m., Friday, June 26, Latin music icon Marco Antonio Solís will be stopping by. After 30 years and 50 million albums sold, he's one of Latin music's most successful performers. Tickets are $59 to $129. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio; 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa has busy June schedule. At 7 p.m., Saturday, June 6, Art Laboe will be returning with his Summer Love Jam IV. The "Oldies but Goodies" radio show is popular, and I love it when listeners call in to declare their adoration for their loved ones in lockup. Tickets are $40 to $60. At 9 p.m., Friday, June 12, the Doobie Brothers will be returning to the Coachella Valley. While many members have come and gone over the years, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons keep it going, and they have a devoted following. Tickets are $55 to $75. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995; www.hotwatercasino.com.
Spotlight 29 Casino has a great lineup this month. While Magic Mike XXL doesn't come out until July 1, you'll be happy to know that at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 6, Hunks: The Show will be at Spotlight 29. The Las Vegas-style show is similar to the performances by the Chippendales and Thunder From Down Under. Tickets are only $20, which means you'll have more dollar bills to "tip" the performers. At 8 p.m., Friday, June 19, Gregg Allman will be following up on his Stagecoach performance. Allman is a true survivor who has managed to return spectacularly after a liver transplant a few years ago. Tickets are $35 to $55. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella; 760-775-5566; www.spotlight29.com.
Morongo Casino Resort Spa is filling up the summer schedule. At 9 p.m., Friday, June 19, Tim Allen will be performing. The star of Home Improvement and the voice of Buzz Lightyear can breathe a little easier now that his current sitcom, Last Man Standing, has been picked up for another season. Tickets are $65 to $85. At 9 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Wynonna and the Big Noise will be stopping by. This is a new project for country star Wynonna Judd (above right), and it's been well-received by her fans. Tickets are $49 to $69. Partridge Family fans will be thrilled to know that at 9 p.m., Friday, June 26, David Cassidy will be performing. Cassidy has admitted to problems with alcohol and received another DUI in January 2014. Let's hope that's behind him now. Tickets are $29 to $39. Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 800-252-4499; www.morongocasinoresort.com.
Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace recently announced some great new shows. At 7 p.m., Thursday, June 4, indie-folk band The Mountain Goats will be appearing. The North Carolina trio has put out 15 records since forming in 1991 and has performed around the world. Tickets are $20. At 7 p.m., Saturday, June 13, country singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard will take the stage. Hubbard has been considered a traditional country musician while also getting tagged with "cowpunk" and "folk" labels. Whatever you want to call him, the man is a brilliant songwriter, and this is indeed one of those June shows you don't want to miss. Tickets are $20. At 8 p.m., Friday, June 26, the Paul Chesne Band will be playing. Chesne played at the Campout last year and has brought in the New Year at Pappy's. This regular puts on a great show. Admission is free. Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown; 760-365-5956; www.pappyandharriets.com.
The Copa in Palm Springs has one event worth noting in June. At 8 p.m., Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, well-known dragapella beautyshop quartet The Kinsey Sicks (below) will be stopping by. The name is a play on words referring to the Kinsey scale, of course, with six being the number on the scale that defines "exclusively homosexual." The group sings parodies of various songs a cappella and has remained a crowd-pleaser in the LGBT community despite lineup changes. If you want to mix things up, take your dad as a Father's Day gift! Tickets are $30 to $50. Copa, 244 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; 760-866-0021; www.copapalmsprings.com.


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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Winner - Strange Brew - Anthology
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Since Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio wrapped Titanic 20 years ago, hopes for a real-life romance have followed them. And through photos and interviews and even reunions for films like Revolutionary Road, Kate and Leo have reminded the world that their relationship, while very close, is purely platonic. And Kate, at least, knows that it's a little disappointing. In an interview on Tuesday, Winslet told ITV's Lorraine host Lorraine Kelly she knows this lack of romantic spark is "really annoying" to die-hard Jack and Rose champions.
"Luckily, and this is the fortunate thing, we never fancied each other," she said. "I know that's really annoying to hear, sorry, but we really never did." But, Winslet said, because she and DiCaprio never had a Jack-Rose dynamic, this kept the opportunity open for a solid friendship.
"It did mean that we were just able to have this . . . we were able to tease each other, which we still do," she added. "It's really amazing."
Winslet has to know, too, that each time she and DiCaprio show up in a photograph together at an event—such as this year's Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation auction in St. Tropez—the nostalgia is palpable. Why else would one of the auction items have been the opportunity to have dinner with Winslet and DiCaprio, just like on the Titanic, but without Kathy Bates to remind you which silverware to use.
As Winslet told Glamour, she and DiCaprio have their own kind of nostalgia for Titanic and its most memorable moments. They even still run lines with each other from time to time—making it slightly less annoying that their hearts will never go on past the bounds of friendship.
"I'm not going to tell you what we actually talk about, but yeah, we're very, very close and sometimes we do quote the odd Titanic line back and forth to each other, because only we can, and we find it really funny."