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May 31st, 2016
European Maker Week 2016 at BONEVET: Day Two continued on another key field of science and technology, having activities on software programming and design. Our annual members started the day programming and sharing their projects with each other. Afterwards, MATES, a company formed from Nol Mati and Qendrim Bakija, both designers, held a workshop with about 20 participants, teaching them design by doing. The specific topic was Branding, but they gave them a lot of tips about software design as well.
After MATES finished their two-hour workshop, we had another special guest at European Maker Week 2016 at BONEVET: Day Two, with Girls Coding Kosova coming from Prishtina to have a workshop on Mobile Programming. This workshop was available only for girls, and generated a huge interest, with about 20 girls (maximum capacity for our computer lab) that created their first Android mobile apps. The chain of events for the day could not end better with Mergim Cahani, founder of Gjirafa leading an interactive lecture with more than 70 participants in our conference room. Mergim was simply astonishing, and the whole speaking session lasted a lot longer than anticipated because of a lot of question from the public present.
We're not even at the middle of our European Maker Week though, we continue tomorrow with Makerkids and Electronics. Have fun, be creative, take part in innovation, and join our Makerspace.


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Is British democracy in danger?
In tonight's Reuters Institute/BBC David Butler lecture, President of YouGov Peter Kellner will warn that Britain's democratic system is 'in danger'.
His comments will follow a poll released today by YouGov, showing that nearly two-thirds (62%) of Britons believe that 'politicians tell lies all the time and you can't believe a word they say'. The poll also shows that most people have a poor view of parliament and politicians, with only a quarter (24%) saying they believed that Parliament had done a good job in recent years debating issues of concern in a 'sensible and considered way'.
The annual David Butler lecture, in honour of Sir David Butler of Nuffield College, Oxford, was inaugurated in 2011 in recognition of the huge contribution made him to the academic study and TV analysis of elections over more than half a century. The lecture is sponsored by the BBC and organised by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, at Oxford.
Mr Kellner will say that MPs have collectively 'lost their nerve' in their own judgement and abdicated their responsibility by calling for more and more decisions to be taken by crude yes-or-no referendums. He also proposes that voters alone, and not politicians, should have the power to call referendums – but that the bar should be set higher so referendums are held very rarely. He says: 'We are drifting towards a political system in which a combination of modern technology, mendacious journalism and angry voters will undermine representative democracy.'
The title of Mr Kellner's lecture, 'The Second Superpower', is drawn from an article that appeared in the New York Times just before the Iraq war, which identified 'two superpowers on the planet: the United States and world public opinion'.
As a pollster, Mr Kellner says he fears that the 'second superpower' is in danger of having too much of the wrong kind of influence, with MPs and journalists treating simplistic interpretations of public opinion with too much respect.
In the lecture, Mr Kellner argues: 'Representative democracy was never as strong as we thought. It survived as long as it did, not because it was ideal but because it enjoyed a technical monopoly. And as with many monopolies, it failed to notice when technology changed and allowed competitors to enter the fray.'
During the era of the technical monopoly, he notes, there was no practical way in which voters could access the same information as MPs at the same time, or make clear their views on a day-to-day basis. Recent advances in communications and survey research mean that voters can be as well informed as MPs, and the opinion of the majority of voters can be made known almost in real time. Now, he notes, in politics, as with many other businesses, 'technology has the power to transform the terms of trade.'
Mr Kellner proposes there is an urgent need for politicians to engage with public opinion more fully, to stop publicly abusing one another, and to speak more candidly and acknowledge the limits to their power. Without such changes, he argues, referendums will become increasingly popular. He warns that this would be a mistake, describing them as 'too crude', and 'likely to muddle lines of accountability', adding that they are too difficult to reverse when voters dislike the consequences of referendum decisions.
Politicians should be banned from calling referendums, Mr Kellner suggests, arguing: 'Referendums are not exercises in democratic purity, but deeply flawed devices that we turn to when politics fails and politicians lose their nerve.' Instead, he suggests a 'people's veto' for those occasions when normal politics really does fail. If ten per cent of electors sign a petition opposing a particular Act or local council measure, then this would trigger a referendum; but to overturn a decision of the politicians, more than half the total electorate, whether national or local, would have to vote down the measure, he suggests.
The YouGov sample was 5,160; and the fieldwork was carried out between January 12 and January 21 2012.


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If the contract states that you were to go on to a standard variable rate I don't think you will have a case. The other EBS fixed rate contracts state that the mortgage rate is to move to a variable base rate at the end of the fixed term.Thank you for your response
It is a Standard Variable Rate, on the contract.
Just quoting fixed rate form.
I/We understand that when the fixed rate period has expired the loan will convert to the applicable variable rate then prevailing. The variable interest rate basis will be specified in the loan offer issued by the End.
On the letter "issue of loan cheque" it says VARIABLE BASE RATE. It doesn't explain what this means.
Should I send a photo of this document to the ombudsman?
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The variable base rate thread in here explains how that rate is a tracker rate. There were obviously fixed rate contracts that had an SVR as the variable basis and others that had a tracker as the underlying variable basis i.e. variable base rate.


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Date: March 10, 2018
Author: Steve Diamond
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Botched Execution Leaves Inmate Bleeding From Groin…
Date: March 10, 2018
01) Botched Execution Leaves Inmate Bleeding From Groin
"A death row inmate in Alabama was punctured with a needle 11 times and had begun bleeding from his groin when officials finally decided to stop his execution last month, the Montgomery Advertiser reported on Monday evening.
Doyle Lee Hamm, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 1987 for shooting a night clerk at a motel during a robbery, had been awaiting execution for three decades, as his lawyers worked to unravel the prosecution's case against him. During that time, he developed large-cell lymphoma, spreading from his left eye to other parts of his body. While Hamm was initially given radiation to treat the cancer, his follow-up surgery in December was canceled, with the state claiming Hamm was in remission. They expedited his execution instead…
Catching and Cooking Wild Crabs…
Date: March 10, 2018
01) MUDCRAB Catch n Cook! Caught Using a CRAB POT
"I head to the mangroves at low tide to set up a crab pot to catch some Mudcrabs for dinner! I cook it up with some lemon and seafood seasoning and mate… it just tasted that damn good!!!"
Primitive Technology with Survival Skills looking Crab and Frog for food:
"Hello friends. Mangrove survival is our latest video. In this video we use primitive technology to look for food in the mangroves. We caught frogs and crabs in the forest and then cooked food by fire. Mangroves are home to many animals such as fish, crabs and frogs. There are many birds and some small molluscs. We will continue to make videos of primitive technology and wilderness survival skills. Subscribe to the channel to watch the latest videos. Thank you."
You have no idea how jealous I am, of people who live in an area with native crab populations.
…Being able to just go out, and get wild crabs…cook and eat them…and essentially for free…That's like a dream come true for me…
Crabs are insane expensive here.
I've had the lesser luxurious [not king or snow, etc.] crabs a number of times…
…Dungeness crabs are wonderful.
…I'd love to try some mud crab, someday.
I'm not quite so floored by the frogs…though, frog meat is quite good…But there's not a lot of meat on frogs…You need a lot of them to make a meal.
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Date: March 10, 2018
01) Death of homeless sex offender in Grand Rapids poses questions
"So is this what it finally takes for us to hear the muffled cries of the homeless — an ex-con dead in the snow because it's against the law for a sex offender to huddle up at either of two Grand Rapids missions?
Thomas Pauli didn't choose to die alone in the cold.
He apparently froze to death because of a crime he committed nearly 20 years ago, and a law that's dogged him ever since his release from prison.
In the days prior to the discovery of his body Monday morning at a recycling operation in the 600 block of South Division Avenue, he reportedly attempted to score a bed at either or both the Guiding Light Mission and Mel Trotter Ministries, just blocks away.
But officials at both facilities reluctantly acknowledge they would have turned him away because registered sex offenders can't reside for even one night within 1,000 feet of a school, in this case, Catholic Central High."
This is the response to people in dire need?…
…"Go out into the cruel cold, and die"?
…And it's the law, politicians and special interests, which are behind it?


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Stevie Wonder's son celebrated his 16th birthday with a bash that was headlined by rapper Travis Scott.
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Kailand Morris' party at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles was packed to the gills Saturday night. The dress code was strictly "all black everything," and Morris rolled up to the party in his brand new $150,000 Mercedes.
While Travis Scott was the main entertainment, Stevie didn't disappoint when it came time to deliver his signature birthday song.
Morris reportedly gave his guests mock weed candy called "Koko Nuggz," a THC-free gourmet chocolate shaped like cannabis buds.
In addition to Travis Scott, a host of celebs attended the bash, including Travis Barker and Kai Milla Morris.
Meanwhile, Stevie Wonder sat down with What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito recently to dish on everything from getting dropped from Motown Records, campaigning for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, how he knew Barack Obama would become president and missing Prince.
On pleasing God with his music and spreading love, Stevie says:
I think that my thing is basically, God — when I think about it, I say, "God, how can I make you even more happy?" Because, you know, obviously I'm appreciative of the fans and success and all that. But to please God is my greatest joy. And for those who might be Muslim, to please the God that you serve, Allah, or whatever your religion is. Like I said before, it's not about the religion, it's about the relationship.
And so my thing right now is I'm thinking: How can we deal with this situation where people are prostituting the most high with their negativity, with their evil? That hurts my heart so deeply. And that's everywhere. And so, to me, the one thing you've heard through and through every religion is: Hey, just love. Just love. That's the most important thing: Just love. That's what's gonna see us through. So when I hear these little children singing my songs or singing songs, hearing those voices and I think of those little kids in Manchester, just going to see a concert and then someone uses that as a source of their anger — it's unacceptable. I don't care who you are or where you're from, it doesn't matter. And for me, not seeing anybody, it means that I'm looking at their souls.
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One of the many benefits of owning a home is the equity you can build as home values increase. Your home's equity is the current market value of your home minus the amount you owe. For example, if your home's current market value is $500,000 and you owe $300,000, you have $200,000 in equity.
Homeowners can use their home equity for a major expense such as a home improvement project, child's education, or debt consolidation. To do this, you'd need a home equity loan or line of credit. Here's a little more about each to help you decide which is right for you.
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What response would you expect to get if you called your doctor's office and asked, "How much do you charge for an amoxicillin prescription?"
Probably an incredulous: "Uh, we need to see you before we can prescribe medication."
Maybe you push your luck. "It's just a simple sore throat."
Certain response: "Unless the doctor sees you, we have no idea whether you have a virus, a bacterial infection, or something far more serious."
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Certain response: "We need to see the car. Is it a loose bolt or is your timing belt about to go? The range of possibilities differs by thousands of dollars."
You again: "It's just a simple rattle. I'm sure you just need to tighten a few bolts."
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If the idea of expecting your doctor or your auto mechanic to tell you how much it will cost to fix your ailment over the phone, sight unseen, seems too obviously absurd to contemplate, that's because it is. Of course your doctor or mechanic would need to see you or your car to have any idea what you need!
Yet, when it comes to estate planning, we frequently encounter an expectation among potential clients that there's a one-size-fits-all solution, inevitably described to us as a "simple will," and that we can quote the price for it over the phone without knowing anything about you.
If you do find an attorney or other estate planning solution willing to tell you how much your estate plan will cost before they know anything about you, it's a giant red flag that should send you running the other direction. Clearly, they have decided that the best way to make money is to apply a generic solution to a highly individualized problem. It's like the cheeseburger restaurant from the classic Saturday Night Live skit – no matter what you want or need, you're getting a cheeseburger!
But we're not talking about cheeseburgers here. We're talking about planning for some of the most difficult and challenging events you and your family will go through together. To be sure, there are people for whom a simple will is absolutely the right document. But before we can determine whether you are one of those people, we need to have a conversation with you about some of your most intimate beliefs and thoughts.
Your Estate Plan Conveys Some Of Your Most Intimate Thoughts and Beliefs to Your Friends and Family
Are you married? Do you and your spouse agree on what your plan should say? Do you or your spouse have kids from previous relationships? Are your kids minors or adults? Do any of your kids have special needs? Do your kids get along with one another, and even if it seems like they do, has their relationship ever really been put to the test by a stressful situation? Do you know how your kids would handle a windfall? Is there anything about your kids' lives – e.g., a troubled marriage, a high liability profession, a lack of spending discipline, etc. – that might call for putting some restrictions in place on how they (and they creditors) could get to that money? What type of assets do you own and how are they titled?
What about you? What are your attitudes and beliefs about end-of-life medical treatment? Does your family have any idea about how you would like to be memorialized and laid to rest, and do they all agree to follow your wishes? Who would you want speaking to your doctors for you if you couldn't speak for yourself?
The answers to these highly personal questions have a significant impact on what type of estate plan is right for you and how much your estate plan will cost. It is entirely possible that, after thinking through these questions, we will conclude that a simple plan, with a will that leaves your assets outright to your beneficiaries, is the right answer. In other cases, ignoring your particular needs, and just giving you the simple solution, would be the equivalent of prescribing antibiotics to someone with throat cancer, or tightening a lug nut for someone whose brakes are about to fail. Not just inadequate, but dangerous. Maybe even immoral.
How much will your estate plan cost? There's only one way to find out. Contact us to schedule a consultation and let's start the conversation.


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So I had some time and somewhat warm weather to take the blades out of the basement and start to cut out the delam spot and sand over everything else. On the STB trailing edge I had a crack / delam and ((((((( cracks on both sides. I cut it all out in a 1/2 moon shape and gave a quick taper with the dremel.
The west system book calls for a 12:1 taper for patching holes. That would be a 6" taper on both sides of the board. This seems a little much right now i have about 1.5 inches and will expand that out 2-2.5 unless I really need to go to 6 inches.
I plan on cutting 4-6 fiberglass patches and laminating them. For support I've see some guys using tacks as a "rebar" in the middle to give the fiberglass something else to hold onto. I think I may go that route and then fill it in with 406 and 407 then laminate the whole blade and paint it. The rest of the blade is ok but needs some knicks and dents sanded and filled. While I got the epoxy out I may as well do it right. Since I'm painting the boat I'll paint the rudders and practice my roll and tip.
I'll post this all up in the tech section once I'm done with it.
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I wouldn't use the re-bar idea, this could be a rust / delam issue in the future. But make sure you "wet out" the area and let it cure SLOWLY, this is going to be the bond to your rudder. The slower the set of the wet out stage the longer the resin has to migrate into the scratches in the rudder.
If you use filler do so just for the very last few layers, 406 and 407 have almost no structural abilities.
Your goal, especially on a rudder, is strength so you want a high fabric to resin ratio. Without a vacuum bag this will take some time to do. Be very careful, if you go to fast and build up a high resin to fabric ratio the entire repair can literally "pop" out, or crack under your final layer of glass.
I hope this helps, I have had the "pop" out happen to me LOL, but wasn't funny at the time
Sorry you don't live closer I would lend you my vacuum pump and some release fabric.
PS. don't worry to much about the 12-1 ratio, but do what you can, the more purchase you have on the rudder the stronger the bond.
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Absolutely - simply contact our staff and let us know what you are planning.
You will require a passport for any trips that take outside of Canada. In today's era of heightened security, passengers on domestic flights are being asked for proof of identity. For travel to the United States, it appears that all passengers will shortly be required to carry a valid passport. A passport is your best form of identification and proof of citizenship. In addition some countries will require that visitors obtain a VISA (this is their permission for you to enter their country and is usually a stamp in or paper attached to your passport).
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Once we receive your booking, we will confirm your reservation and issue your invoice. The date for final payment will be indicated on the invoice but will usually be 60 to 90 days prior to your departure date. After receiving your final payment, which also will be acknowledged, we will forward your flight bag and any related information to reach you about 4 - 6 weeks prior to departure. Final documents (including air tickets, cruise tickets, final itinerary, hotel lists, baggage tags, etc., as applicable) should normally reach you about two to three weeks prior to your departure date.
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This is one of the most frequently asked questions. We suggest that you confirm your reservations as soon as possible, once you have decided on your chosen tour or cruise and are satisfied that this is what you want to do. Some departures will fill very quickly (in a matter of weeks) and once a departure sells out you can waitlist or wait for another year!!! Booking early assures your place on your chosen departure and on cruises will give you the best choice of cabin location. See also questions relating to single travellers.
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I can't complain about my existence in modern culture. My life is great. I have a loving family. My kids are happy and successful. My wife is a friend and lover and confidante and partner. Business is good and interesting. I care about what I'm doing. Every day is meaningful—and unburdened by concerns around mental well-being. Depression isn't an issue for me.
But it's not the case for everyone. The numbers don't lie. Depression rates are climbing [1]. Antidepressants are among the most common drug prescriptions, even among children [2]. And because it can be embarrassing to admit you're depressed—like there's "something wrong" with you if you say as much—many people with depression never seek help [3], so the real numbers could be even higher. Depression isn't new of course. The ancients knew it as "melancholia," or possession by malevolent spirits. But all evidence suggests that depression is more prevalent than ever before.
What's going on?
First of all, the way we speak about depression makes getting to the root of the issue harder.
"It's all brain chemicals."
"You have a neurotransmitter imbalance. There's nothing you can do but take this pill."
"You were born with it."
This is an admirable attempt to de-stigmatize depression, turning it into a medical condition that "just happens" and "isn't your fault." Some people get brain tumors, some have type 1 diabetes, some have depression. There's no shame in getting treatment for legitimate medical condition. This is an important development, but there's a cost: It removes agency. If depression is just something you get or have from the outset, many (certainly not all) people believe there's no reason to investigate the root cause or pursue alternative solutions.
While there's definitely a genetic component to depression [4], and neurotransmitters play key roles, most depression requires some precipitating series of environmental inputs. The vast majority of babies with "depressive genes" don't come out of the womb listless and morose with "bad brain chemicals." They may be more or less susceptible to the environmental factors that can trigger depression later in life, but they still require those factors.
What's happening? Clearly, something novel is afoot. Although we don't have data on the mental health of paleolithic hunter-gatherers, extant hunter-gatherers exhibit an almost complete lack of depression [5].
What might help fill in one neglected dimension is to examine what's unique about modern society.
It Is Atomized
People exist in their own bubbles. We sit in cars, in cubicles, in houses, in separate rooms. Even friends out to lunch are often seen gazing into their smartphones, half-ignorant of the normal waking reality occurring around them. Families gather in the living room not to play board games and chat about the day, but to access their personal portals into cyberspace. Together but apart. It may feel like we're connecting, but we're really just lonely. Like something out of a post-Sergeant Peppers Beatles dystopian concept album, the UK even just established [6] a Ministry of Loneliness.
Loneliness has stronger associations [7] with depression than any other social isolation indicator.
Lack Of Tribe
Robin Dunbar came up with Dunbar's Number [8] after studying disparate tribes and communities across the world: The maximum number of fulfilling, meaningful social relationships a person can reasonably maintain is about 150. We're geared to desire social acceptance from our tribe, because social acceptance in a tribe of 150 people is both feasible and desirable. It increases survival. If "desire for social acceptance" is mediated by genes to at least some extent, it undergone positive selection; it was helpful and beneficial and supported species survival. Consider what the tribe originally meant: these are the people you grew up with, the people who will have your back. It's important that your tribe accept you, and that you accept them. Things work better that way.
Today, our tribes are enormous and unwieldy. There's the city. The state. The nation. The globe. Twitter. Our social media feeds. We can't know everyone in our city, state, or Twitter feed, yet we get feedback from them. We see the best parts of their lives—what they show to the world—and compare them to the lowest parts of ours—what we hide from world but cannot escape internally. And then ironically, many of us feel estranged from or ignore the people who could actually comprise our true tribes—family, friends, loved ones, neighbors—even when they're in the same room in favor of the larger, faker tribe. Yet the desire for social acceptance from this sprawling "tribe" persists. And it's impossible to achieve for most people. Letting your tribe down hurts. We have tribes. They're just not real or realistic.
Social media consumption predicts depressive symptoms. [9]
It's Devoid Of Higher Meaning
The roles of religion and other binding schools of philosophy and morality in society are waning. Most people can't lean on the church or patriotism to find meaning or direction anymore. They must create their own, or discover it. That isn't easy. It's far simpler to ignore the void within, flip through your Netflix feed, and obsess about the latest superhero movie than it is to find your purpose.
Having a sense of life meaning is inversely associated [10] with depression.
Life Is Easier
Most people (most reading this, anyway) aren't walking three miles each way just for moderately fresh water that they still have to dose with iodine tabs or risk parasitic infection, slaving away their entire lives just to produce enough calories for their feudal lord and family, building their own homes out whatever they can manage and fixing whatever breaks (or not). They just turn the tap, order food from Thrive Market, call the plumber.
Work Is Increasingly "Information Work"
Rather than manipulate material objects in the world, we're manipulating data, filling spreadsheets, fiddling with abstract numbers. Information work is no less real, but it doesn't feel like that to our psyches.
Life Isn't As Tragic
There are fewer "classic tragedies." Fewer people lose loved ones to warfare, babies to disease. While we still have plenty of wars going on, they aren't logging death counts like the World Wars or Genghis Khan's conquests. Major civilian centers aren't being leveled regularly by bombing raids. This is a positive development, but there's a catch: Research shows [11] that real life disasters strengthen bonds between friends, the neighbors, and the community. If we aren't facing difficulties, we may not be living to our fullest potential.
Powerful Technology Is Widely Available Almost Everywhere
You can follow Maasai herders on Twitter [12]. You can engage in live video chat with anyone in the world. No need to visit Grandma in Del Boca Vista; you can Facetime her!
Material Problems Are Disappearing
Most people get enough to eat, can get from here to there, can access the Internet, and get medical care if required. You have to try really hard in a modern Western society to die in the street. Even worldwide, poverty is falling. In 1981, nearly half the world's population was "extremely poor." As of 2016, it was under 10% [13]. All that's left are psychological problems.
Why am I here?
What's the purpose of life?
Why should I continue working this job I don't really like just to support the same boring routine?
This kind of rumination is a major factor in depression [14].
In Tribe [15], Sebastian Junger shows how veterans returning from war—on paper, a hellish experience no one would ever miss—feel suddenly lonely, lost, and often depressed back home. War compresses human experience and intensifies human bonding like nothing else. When these men and women leave war, they're leaving the strongest, most cohesive tribe they've ever known. They're leaving people who'd die for them and for whom they'd die. What, are they supposed to stand in line at Starbucks, staring at their phones like everyone else and think everything is just fine?
Why are potential root societal causes ignored?
For one, they're huge problems. A pill is way easier than restructuring the fabric of modern society. If you did that, you'd have to get it right the first time. You can't exactly run an RCT on social upheaval.
Two, we assume a shared environment. Most of the people you see walking around eat the same basic diet, do the same basic exercises (or don't), and deal with the same societal pressures and conditions. If you look at things wrong, it seems immutable and unavoidable. Even if they're aware on some level that modern living is involved in the etiology of depression, most clinicians are assuming, based on prior experience with patients and their own misconceptions about what's possible and what's not, that we just have to accept it and apply the best band-aids we have. But if you've approached diet and exercise from an evolutionary angle and had incredible results where nothing else had ever worked—you know that common is not normal. You know that the environmental inputs shared by so many in the industrialized world might be persistent and tempting and hard to avoid, but they are avoidable. You can change your surroundings, your inputs, even your mindset.
Three, it isn't clear what the solutions even are. The world is better today in many ways. Just because many veterans find their tribe in war and suffer upon returning, it doesn't follow that we should go to war more often for our mental health.
We can't rely on technocratic overlords to engineer the perfect utopia. Those always end in dystopias—more Brave New World than 1984. No, any change has to start within each individual, at dinner tables, in friend circles, in one person—you—deciding to do things differently.
I won't get much into diet or exercise or sunlight or sleep today. Those are major parts of the equation, but I prefer to focus on how the structure of our society impacts depression and how we can transcend it.
These are some ideas. They're not perfect. They're not the whole story. And they're not meant to replace medication or therapy or anything like that. But they won't hurt….
Listen to the "first voice." Every time you get that little voice saying "I should finally pick up that book" or "I should walk the dog" or "I wonder what my friends are up to," DO IT. Don't let the other voice override you and say "Nah, let's just stay inside today." That second voice is destroying you. Do everything you can to ignore it.
In low moments, rather than try to cheer yourself up, be of service to someone. A concerted effort to cheer oneself up often produces the opposite effect. We're not great at doing it for ourselves, perhaps because at some level we sense it's all a sham, a ploy to shift around neurotransmitters. But when you help someone else, you're truly helping them. They feel good, you feel good, and everyone wins.
Chase meaning, not happiness. "Being happy" is hard work. You can't get there by trying. Figure out what you care about at the deepest level of your being. What stirs you. What, most importantly, you can actually affect with your skillset. If you can manage to imbue every fiber of your being with that purpose, you'll get going after it. You'll have something to do, and maybe you'll have less time for rumination and other things that make your depression worse.
Easier said than done, you might say. Definitely. I haven't been there myself, but I've helped people close to me who have. Clinical depression isn't just sadness. It's profoundly demotivating, where taking even the smallest act like getting dressed can be a struggle. Dopamine, the neurotransmitter involved in movement and achievement and motivation, tends to plummet in major depression [16].
Still, what else is there? You are an individual, not an atom. An atom is separate but unconscious. It has no agency. It simply is. An individual is separate from other individuals but conscious. It has agency. It can form communities, strong bonds. Revel in your personal sovereignty but don't forget that you're a social animal who will probably be much happier with a few good friends (who aren't all wielding smartphones 24-7).
There are other specific things to try. Trawl the scientific literature and you'll find hundreds of studies showing efficacy for any number of medication-free depression therapies and interventions. None of them are the final answer, though, as much as they can help. Ballroom dancing isn't going to fix things [17]. Gardening isn't enough [18]. Heavy squats [19] won't do it. Plunging into cold water [20] isn't everything.
It has to be a comprehensive shift.
The common theme running through most of these "alternative" interventions is that it places you square in the midst of cold hard reality. You're on your knees, handling soil and planting vegetables. You're dancing, immersed in the music and managing the dynamic interplay between you and your partner. You're lifting something very heavy. You're completely submerged in freezing water. These are real. They cannot be escaped or negotiated with. They aren't running on perpetual loops inside your head. They're actually happening.
Get as much of that in your life.
In the future, I'll discuss this topic further. I'll talk about dietary, exercise, lifestyle, supplement, and psychological modifications we can make.
For now, I'd love to hear from you. Those who've dealt with or who currently deal with depression, what's helped? What hasn't? What's your take on the list of social factors that may explain the rise in depression—or the severity of symptoms as you experience them? What do you think we can do—as individuals and as a society—to make things better?
Thanks for reading. Take care.


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The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") has issued the Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review ("SER") to Texas LNG Brownsville LLC ("Texas LNG") setting the anticipated dates for issuance of its Final Environmental Impact Statement ("FEIS") and Federal Authorization Decision Deadline for Texas LNG's proposed 2 train, 4 million tonnes per annum ("MTA") LNG export facility located in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
The FEIS and Federal Authorization Decision Deadline are the final major steps in the FERC process before issuance of the FERC Order. Based on the FEIS date and timelines of other approved LNG export projects, Texas LNG expects to receive its Final FERC Order authorizing construction and operation of its facility in the second half of 2019, in accordance with previously announced recent estimates.
The SER is an important milestone as it communicates FERC's high confidence schedule for Texas LNG's completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process, and for all agencies involved in federal permitting approval to complete their review. As per FERC's expected timeline, Texas LNG will receive its Draft Environmental Impact Statement ("DEIS") in October 2018, and FEIS by March 15, 2019. Other agencies issuing federal authorizations have 90 days to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on the request for a federal authorization. The Federal Authorization Decision Deadline is June 13, 2019.
Vivek Chandra, Founder & CEO of Texas LNG said, "We are pleased to receive this very important notice and would like to thank the FERC and all the supporting agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Federal Aviation Administration, that have been involved in the process. We are confident the Texas LNG project will provide benefits for all our stakeholders, especially the Brownsville community, and look forward to progressing toward Final Investment Decision ("FID") for the first 2 MTA train in 2019, and construction beginning soon thereafter."
Langtry Meyer, Founder & COO of Texas LNG stated, "FERC's schedule provides clarity to Texas LNG stakeholders including LNG buyers and investors that Texas LNG will receive its final FERC approval and is on track to achieving Final Investment Decision in 2019. We are particularly proud that we have reached this milestone by diligently deploying our resources cost effectively thereby providing superior value to our investors."
Estimated Texas LNG Project Timeline
MilestoneExpected Timeframe
Draft Environmental Impact StatementOctober 2018
Final Environmental Impact StatementMarch 2019
Federal Authorization Decision DeadlineJune 2019
Final Investment Decision (FID)Late 2019
Commence ConstructionEarly 2020
Begin Operations (Phase 1, 2 MTA)2023/2024
Courtesy of Texas LNG
An artist impression of the proposed Texas LNG facility.
Texas LNG has secured long-term offtake MOU/term sheets from LNG buyers in China, Southeast Asia and Europe, and will begin pre-FID Detailed Engineering with Samsung Engineering and KBR upon closing of its final Pre-FID development capital funding round which is currently underway.
The FERC Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review can be downloaded through the following link: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=15013565 or from the Texas LNG website: http://www.txlng.com/theproject/regulatory-updates.html


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Our house was located on the edge of a beautiful park, one of the largest in the city. It was well used by the people of Czernowitz, from families with children to young couples to old ones.There were several cafes and restaurants within the park. One night I could see a wedding party in one of the restaurants, and was very tempted to walk in. When Mimi Taylor, who helped initiate the project, and her husband were visiting, they invited us one day to one of the cafes and treated the whole group to drinks.
On our end was a carnival, and from the house you could hear the sounds of the roller coaster at night. I really wanted to ride on the bumper boats! One night it was Lukash's birthday, and we decided to go there to celebrate. But we were too late, the Carnival had closed down at 10pm, just a few minutes before we arrived. We never made it back.
The house looked like an old mansion. But it was currently used as a school for deaf children. They were on vacation and the city had arranged for us to use the house.
Both of these pictures are looking back at the house from the edge of the park.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
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Thrust into power after the murder of his father, King Tutankhamun is forced to marry his strong-willed sister in order to maintain the dynasty. Tut is exploited by a shrewd Grand Vizier, a ruthless military General and a scheming High Priest who look down on him as someone they can control. But Tut overcomes the odds, becoming an unlikely hero. Stars Ben Kingsley. Packaged in a tin case. English SDH. Over 4 hours on two Blu-rays.
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Royal Botanical Gardens
The "Cootes to Escarpment Vision: Public Launch" is a celebration of the completion of the planning process. The public and stakeholder event launches the "Cootes to Escarpment Vision" plan document, with a formal ceremony followed by organized outdoor winter activities as part of celebration activities for the Greenbelt's 5th anniversary.
The Greenbelt protects about 535,000 acres of lakes, wetlands, river valleys and forests, providing protected habitat for wildlife and endangered species.
Ecojustice is Canada's leading non-profit organization of lawyers and scientists, with a dedication to the environment and conservation, and a mandate to assess the effectiveness of the Greenbelt Plan with respect to provincial groundwater and wetlands conservation.
This planning grant is an extraordinary example of the partnerships forming to implement effective change throughout the Greenbelt. Ecojustice scopes the potential for a comprehensive assessment of the implementation of the Greenbelt Plan in relation to wetland protection by reviewing selected case studies, transitional developments, and plans in action. This prepares the group to identify issues and geographic areas where implementation needs improvement, or where the Greenbelt Plan may need refinement.
George Morris Centre
In search of a distribution system, the study incorporates a random phone survey to about 275 Hamilton and Niagara food producers and processors, to assess the need and demand for such a centre.
As a Canadian not-for-profit independent think tank, the George Morris Centre fosters excellence in the agri-products sector by provoking informed dialogue and providing industry decision makers with analyses of critical issues affecting this sector.
In order to thrive, vibrant local food systems and their small and medium producers require infrastructure facilities to store, process, pack, and ship their fare. In line with their mission to foster excellence in the agri-products sector, The George Morris Centre partners with the municipalities of Hamilton and Niagara and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation to perform a feasibility study on establishing a local food distribution mechanism in these regions.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
"Farming in a way that looks after the environment is important for the land we work, for our family's health and for those who live around us. It's in our own best interest to learn, adapt, and keep up with the times" -Niagara area farmer Martin Schuele
In partnership with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority encourages environmental stewardship actions among farmers in the Greenbelt.
Greenbelt Farm Stewardship Program - Phase I: Environmental Farm Plans encourage Greenbelt farmers to share in the protection of the environment, ensuring their farmland, the surrounding Greenbelt countryside and area residents continue to thrive. Led by farmers for farmers, the Plans includes management practices to create energy and water efficiency, protect wetlands, help with proper soil management, correct disposal of farm wastes and improve handling and storage of pesticides as well as a variety of other stewardship activities.
Greenbelt Farm Stewardship Program - Phase II: In response to tremendous interest from the farming community after the initial stewardship program, the expanded program enables more farmers to undertake environmental management projects. From water well protection, energy and water efficiency, to wetland maintenance, soil management, manure control, and farm waste disposal, farmers are innovating to ensure safe methods of food production and natural landscape preservation.
Greenbelt Farm Stewardship Program - Phase I:
$1,400,000 June 25, 2007
Greenbelt Farm Stewardship Program - Phase II:
$1,000,000 June 8, 2009
Sustain Ontario
Though food distribution is a major component of Canada's agri-food sector, with expenditures of $137 billion in 2005, the consolidation of major grocery chains and a lack of local distribution channels inhibits widespread access to local food products.
Bent on closing the policy gap in the local food web, Sustain Ontario builds a healthy and sustainable local food system in Ontario by creating new connections in the web and strengthening local food infrastructure.
While demand for local food seems to be ever-increasing, major infrastructure barriers prevent a local food web in Ontario from becoming fully developed. Sustain Ontario brings together diverse stakeholders from across the food supply and distribution system to create a road-map for success, offering concrete ideas about how to revitalize regional fruit, vegetable and meat processing infrastructure in Ontario.
Toronto Environmental Alliance
The "Greenbelting Toronto" campaign has been successful in encouraging the adoption of a 50% target for local food procurement.
Many Torontonians are not aware of the abundance of resources provided by a healthy greenbelt right outside of their city. In its trademark campaigning style, the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) is working with Torontonians and other organizations to raise awareness and generate pressure on policy makers, to help preserve and grow the Greenbelt.
Greenbelting Toronto: Greenbelting Toronto is the first phase of TEA's successful Greenbelt campaign, which has successfully lobbied the Toronto City Council to adopt the Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan that prioritizes Greenbelt-grown food for purchase in City institutions.
Greenbelting Toronto 2.0: Greenbelting Toronto 2.0 build's on TEA's successful "Greenbelting Toronto" project to further encourage adoption and implementation of Greenbelt-friendly policies by the City of Toronto. The project focuses on maintaining a stable market for Greenbelt farmers by ensuring the effective implementation of Toronto's Local Food Procurement Policy, and growing the Greenbelt in Toronto.
Greenbelting Toronto:
$250,000 March 1, 2007
Greenbelting Toronto 2.0:
$150,000 June 8, 2009
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association)
The project offers farmers enhanced cost share opportunities to encourage adoption of energy-saving practices on their farms and promote green energy generation for farm use. The link with the Environmental Farm Plan and its associated cost share program brings immediate exposure and credibility to this project, offering up to a 75% contribution towards selected Best Management Practices.
Niagara Escarpment Foundation
The Niagara Escarpment Foundation spearheads a collective of citizen groups to review regional water issues, and the work needed Greenbelt-wide to address these issues. The project aims to modernize the water policies of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, largely from the mid-1980s, in preparation for the Province's review of the Greenbelt Plan in 2015.
Ontario Tender Fruit Marketing Board
The "CNE Peach Days" project involves a giveaway of Greenbelt-grown peaches and peach promotional materials for three days during the 2009 Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex) in Toronto. Visitors enjoy a free Greenbelt peach and receive peach recipe cards, children's activity sheets and information on where to buy Greenbelt-grown peaches. The Ex is Canada's largest fair and the fifth largest in North America, with an attendance of approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.
Toronto Environmental Alliance
Local food procurement guides are a much needed resources to help public institutions take the first step to integrate local food into their commercial kitchens and encourage the adoption of local food procurement policies by Ontario municipalities, educational institutions and hospitals.


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Guest post on sovereignty August 5, 2009Posted by Theresa Madden in God.
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There's an excellent post on the sovereignty of God here.
Heaven and Earth May 29, 2009Posted by Theresa Madden in Bible, Faith, God, Music, Testimony.
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I changed my theme again and I was thinking that I liked it okay. The next day I actually looked at it and realized – the header goes perfectly with the scripture I keep in my sidebar.
Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Ps. 73:25-26 NIV
So now I really like it, and it brings to mind the song 'Glory in the Highest' by Chris Tomlin. And here it is with words and pictures. Beautiful!
The Road Where Steven Died May 23, 2009Posted by Theresa Madden in Bible, Counseling, Family, Feelings, Grief, Thoughts.
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I grew up going up and down Highway 38 to the coast. So many times I've traveled that road, and it has always been Highway 38.
Today I realized it is not Highway 38 anymore.
Today was the first day I have traveled that road in over 2 years. I haven't been on it since before my son Steven was in his accident. I did not go and see where it happened. I did not want to. I didn't want to memorialize where he lost his life, to see the awful sight. I wanted to remember him in my heart.
Today on the spur of the moment we went to the coast. A few miles outside of town it dawned on me that we were on 'the road where Steven died'. Then the turmoil in my heart and mind began. Did I want to know where, did I not want to know where?
Did I search all the way to the coast the areas where I thought it could have been from the remembered description? Yes. And on the way back did I search again? Yes. All the while not sure if I really wanted to know or not.
When Steven died my daughter in law Shyla and I requested that no flowers be put there. No markers. I feel it is so morbid. Why do that when all it brings is more grief. Then going back again and again to relive it. No thank you.
Today is a day of so many mixed emotions. Do I bust out crying or hold it in. If you know me, you know I am a master at holding it in. For over 30 years I thought that I couldn't cry…once is enough and the mourning is over. Thankfully I did go to counseling about 6 months after Steven died and learn that is not the case. It is okay and good. I do feel a little off now, I think that is why. It's a weird almost sick feeling, and yes I'm going to cry. Again, mourning my children; Steven and Karen who he has now joined in heaven with Jesus. I cannot say that they were taken before their time, or taken too early. I cannot say no parent should lose a child. I cannot say no one should lose a spouse. I cannot say my children should not lose a brother. I cannot say my grandchildren should not have lost their father. Who am I to say that? Only the Lord knows if it is 1 day, 1 year or 29 years. Psalm 139.15 All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. HE knows every moment, every breath we will take. HE knows the lives we will touch, in our living and in our dying. And in that, I will trust the LORD.
The road…one of these days perhaps I'll ask one of the people who knows where it happened and have them show me. There are only 3 in my family that know. I'm not sure yet. I'm almost afraid to know. Afraid that will become a focus when I drive down the road and I don't want it to be. I didn't go see the pickup either for the same reason. Why have that in my head to replay the picture. From the descriptions at the time I already have a picture, but not so graphic and one that will fade more as time goes on.
Highway 38 is now 'the road where Steven died'.
I AM lesson 10 December 15, 2008Posted by Theresa Madden in Faith, God, I AM...so you don't have to be.
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1. Have you ever experienced trials that were best dealt with "in the family" for either your reputation's sake or God's? You may still choose to leave them there, but you are welcome to share if you are comfortable.
2. Have you ever found yourself in a bizarre circumstance and later were able to walk someone through the same/similar situation? Did you recognize the hand of God in it?
My mind draws a blank here. I have been in bizarre circumstances and I know that one day God will use it, just not yet that I'm aware of or can bring to mind.
3. I was in my late twenties before I ever let myself believe God was for me instead of waiting to smack me upside the head every time I made a mistake. Do you truly believe God is on your side? Absolutely! I let me get in the way a lot of the time, but I trust that God truly is for me.
4. If God has ever had you in the Holy Spirit Chokehold (and who hasn't He?), how have you reacted to God's chastisement? Were you bitter? Brokenhearted? Grateful?
Oh yeah. I think I have gone through all the stages at one time or another. Bitter and brokenhearted for removal from a situation, then brokenhearted that I was bitter for being removed, brokenhearted that God had to put me in the "Holy Spirit Chokehold". And grateful, so grateful that He loves me enough to do that.
5. Write a brief prayer of Thanksgiving for God's longsuffering.
Father God, I love you so much and am so grateful for your patience – your longsuffering. Some lessons I must learn time and again before they really sink in, before Your Truth really resides in me. You endure so much for me, have endured so much for me. Forgive me for my stubbornness, help me Lord to hear You, to obey You the first time. For Your glory, Your kingdom. In Jesus name, amen.
Samuel's Ear December 11, 2008Posted by Theresa Madden in Faith, God, Prayer.
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Oh give me Samuel's ear
An open ear O Lord
Alive and quick to hear
Each whisper of Thy word
Like him to answer to Thy call
And to obey Thee
First of all.
I heard Bill Hybel's quote this a couple of weeks ago on lifechurch.tv. I do not know who originally said it, Bill memorized it as a little boy. And it resonates within me. So much so that I had to listen again and I had to write it down. Now it resides on my desk at work, in my phone, on my pc.
Most of all I want it to reside in my heart and mind.
Do you have a quote or prayer that has touched a chord in you? Will you share?
Cry Out November 17, 2008Posted by Theresa Madden in Bible, God, Love, Prayer.
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I cried out to the Lord, and He answered me from His holy mountain. Ps. 3:4
All I have to do is cry out to Him, He will answer me! It is me who doesn't always cry out. The Lord always answers, He is just waiting to be asked. Thank you Lord for always being there, always.
I am so glad He knows my heart, the deepest part that I don't even know. And that knowing all there is to know about me, He still loves me unconditionally, with a love I cannot imagine. The wonderful thing is, that I do get to experience it!
The Lord loves us all, each and every one. He knows each of our hearts. We can ALL experience that love. Learning to walk in that love is a free gift to everyone who cries out, to everyone who believes. Cry out! Cry out!!!


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I broke the news to my bosses at work today that I will be leaving them. I was a little nervous at first, but all of them gave me their support and well-wishes. I feel really lucky to have gotten this job at MDCH when I did – it was exactly what I needed at this point in my career, and the people have made it a great learning experience. It gave me some important insights to my field and helped me narrow my decision about the types of graduate programs I will apply to after Peace Corps.
I also just finished writing up my Aspiration Statement and re-formatting my résumé to send to my country desk. Juggling work and Peace Corps preparation has turned into a more difficult task than I imagined. Because of that, I decided to finish up with my projects at work a little earlier than originally planned. Hopefully this extra time will allow me to tie up all my loose ends in the states before I go.
I remember starting college and finding all of the people I would be living with on Facebook. The same sort of thing started with my training group, Bots 10. In this case it's a little more useful in terms of preparation, though I find the stalking function equally as fun. I'll be training with people from all over the country with all sorts of backgrounds. I feel a little behind on the packing/shopping front, but I'll pull it together. Taking care of business


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6 inches x 4 inches
Just under 3 inches high.
Weight: 240g approx
Fairly good condition, with a few surface marks and scuffs, from normal use.
The lid has curved slightly with age (see photographs), so that it does not sit quite flat on the box.
There is a little play in the hinges (possibly because of the warping of the lid?)
Some areas of the lid are lighter in colour than others; I do not know whether the box was always like this.
All in all, an unusual vintage item, decorative, practical and quite good enough for everyday use - except that the lid does not close tight, so I would not recommend you use it as a cigarette box.
Postage to UK.............................free
Other European countries........standard £5 airmail charge only
Everywhere else.........................£3 in addition to the standard £5 airmail charge
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Bradfabs were approached to price up removing the old wooden balcony shown in the later photos, not always so simple as the wooden joists ran into the house.
After safe removal Bradfabs installed a new balcony manufactured using galvanized mild steel powder coated brown to match the property.
The key fact with this balcony is that the customer requested a sealed floor to prevent dripping whilst standing underneath.
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London [U.K.], Oct 6 (ANI): All-rounder Ben Stokes and his team-mate Alex Hales have been retained in England's list of centrally-contracted players for the 2017-18 international season.
The retention came despite the duo's current unavailability for selection in international matches in the wake of Stokes' arrest in Bristol last month.
Stokes, however, has been withdrawn from the Ashes squad by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in the wake of pending investigation into the incident that led to his arrest in Bristol on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm. Hales was with Stokes at that time. Hales was with Stokes at that time.
The 26-year-old Durham all-rounder was released without charge but remains under police investigation.
Meanwhile, the surprise omission in the list of Test contracts is that of Durham fast bowler Mark Wood, who has also not been named in the England's Ashes squad.
However, Wood has been included in the white-ball contract.
Meanwhile, Steven Finn has also been left out from the central contract despite being named as Stokes' replacement for this year's Ashes series Down Under.
Pace bowler Jake Ball has been handed his first contract by earning a limited-overs deal, while Toby Roland-Jones has earned an incremental contract.
Ball bagged five for 51 in his ODI debut against Bangladesh besides also being part of the Champions Trophy squad.
Roland-Jones, on the other hand, missed out on the Ashes tour after suffering a stress fracture of his back at the end of the season.
Although England are Ashes holders, they have lost two out of their past three tours Down Under by 0-5.
England will now be desperate to hit the ground running when the two sides meet at the Gabba in Brisbane on November 23. (ANI)


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Firearms, Cops and Squaddies
Like many serving or retired police officers I served in the Army for a number of years before joining the police and as such, I
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text: Hi everyone!! Sorry that I've been a bit silent on the blog. Second semester of junior year has hit me a like a brick this month and along with standardized test prep on the weekends, my free time has gone from basically non-existent to BASICALLY non-existent. My blogging, reading, and writing have all suffered as a… Continue reading Quick Update: Going on a Short Hiatus


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Tagged: Sansa Stark
Trigger warning
In a 1968 interview, Marcel Duchamp told Joan Bakewell that art no longer had the capacity to shock the public. Today shock is imposed on art (and all visual images), from the outside, by the professional outragetariat, thereby reducing sublime and beautiful aesthetic experiences to feelings and emotions and short-circuiting the aestheticization of life.
Dragons over King's Landing. High Sparrow on fire. Sansa dead. Let the Game begin.
Fanfic: Carrie and Quinn foil a plot to kidnap Hodor.
Voir dire is one of the scariest things one can experience as an American citizen. One would never want to be judged by a jury made up of such peers.
One cheer for gentrification: coffeehouses and grog shops were the springboards of English greatness.
NY Republican Primary: People whose social status has been falling for decades live vicariously through the towering ego of Mr Trump. His campaign is basically following the format of reality TV. He should do well in places like Long Island, Staten Island, Buffalo, and Scores (his old haunt).
Skating away
So Jared Leto cut his hair. We still haven't received a satisfactory answer to the question of why Jordan can't read?
Hunting dogs are the ISIS of the world of foxes.
Women of the world unite! You outnumber men.
Stannis Baratheon married a ginger witch, a plus in his favour. However, he's weak and religious. And he doesn't pay his debts.
I was fine with Littlefinger until he fell in with Sansa. Off with both their heads!
Roam if you want to
As a new season of Game of Thrones beckons, I renew my yearly plea for more Arya and dragons, and less Sansa.
I miss Schadenfreude weekends with David Moyes.
Oh Manchester City, so much to answer for.
Ms Sears will be remembered as the best fiancee in recorded history.
Eating contests (e.g., professional contestants in Major League Eating) are just what the American Founders had in mind.
The yellow king
Presumably there are not enough spinmeisters in the journalistic field.
Journalism as melodrama.
Pope Francis is the Snoop Dogg of the Roman Church.
Freaking dragons, Sansa silenced, Dwarf enhanced: GoT Season 4.
Talking to pigeons isn't a good sign.
The controversy over the new Annie is a distraction from Benghazi.


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Condos sales are up on the Strip
Posted by Highrises.com Concierge on Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 at 3:25pm.
Las Vegas real estate news looks great for condos on the strip of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Review Journal wrote an article about the good news this week and we echo the positive news at Highrises.com of Las Vegas. One of the buildings that is leading the way in this trend it Veer Towers who has sold over 70 units this year after being stalled in 2009 with only a third of the 670 units available sold. Veer even threw a posh party to celebrate the sales recently.
Luxury condos are in high demand in Las Vegas and buyers are snatching up the condos as the market is continuing to rise after the economic downturn in 2008 where many homes decreased in value. The average time that houses are on the market has been cut by 75% percent. As much as 60% percent of the buyers continue to be cash only buyers, creating a tight market where investors trump the market.
Not only is residential real estate making a rebound, but also commercial real estate, largely due to the economic recovery and decrease in unemployment rates. Another big factor that are increasing confidence in the strip real estate is a new MGM outdoor plaza coming to Las Vegas.
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J.R.D.Tata, the man who made Tata Group one of the most prestigious and successful industrial groups in India, was a visionary. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was born in France on January 29, 1904 to an Indian father and a French mother. He had a privileged childhood. His family was wealthy and had the means to fulfill the curiosities of his young mind.
He began his career as an unpaid apprentice in the Indian company Tata & Sons.
He rose to the position of the company's chairman when he was only 34 years old.
From a young age he had been fascinated by airplanes. He obtained the first ever pilot license issued in India.
He took his passion for flying to another level by establishing India's first commercial airline, Tata Airlines which later became Air India.
Under his astute leadership and direction the Tata Group expanded to become one of India's most trusted brands.
Some of the well-known Tata companies are – Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Tata Tea and Voltas.
Like his father, J.R.D. Tata was greatly concerned about the welfare of his workers and initiated a programme in 1956 to give workers a stronger voice in the affairs of the company.
He provided his employees with good working conditions, free medical aid and compensation in case of accidents.
His never-ending endeavors to make the world a better place earned him several prestigious awards, both in India and abroad.
Among these was the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
He believed that: "Uncommon thinkers reuse what common thinkers refuse." He also said, "Never start with diffidence. Always start with confidence."
A) Vocabulary: To demonstrate the meaning, please make sentences with the words given below.
Prestigious – inspiring respect and admiration
Visionary – an imaginative thinker
Privileged – enjoying special benefits
Apprentice – a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
Astute – the ability to make good choices or decisions
Endeavor – efforts or attempts to do something
Confidence – trust, belief
Diffidence – shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence
B) Please read the text aloud. Pay close attention to the new vocabulary. How are these words pronounced?
C) Discussion Points:
- What do you think were J.R.D. Tata's major qualities?
- Highlight his biggest successes / achievements.
- Can you name another industrialist? What industry is this person associated with?
- Please research an industrialist of your choice. Tell us five or six interesting facts about him or her.
D) What is an antonym? It is a word oppositein meaning to another.
Self-confidence is the opposite of diffidence.
What are the opposites or antonyms of the following words?


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I walked out of the office yesterday with a head full of all the things I didn't do at work that day. A rainstorm had moved in an hour earlier and a light rain continued as I got on my bike. As I made my way through the hurried, wet streets of central London, I couldn't shut off the work related thoughts, my mind turning over and over on what I could have done and how I should have done it.
This isn't unusual.
Recently I began a course on worry management. Its aim is to not stop worrying, but tone down what may be excessive worry (aka anxiety) through different management techniques. It's not easy. Not when you've spent most of your life in this ceaseless cycle.
So as I churned through these thoughts I realized I needed to stop and think of other happy things or, even better, pay attention to everything that is going on around me. And in London there are no shortage of stimuli to take in especially on a rainy night. Unfortunately, for someone like me who has trodden the same path for many years, I don't pay nearly as much attention to what is going on around me other than what is going to keep me safe. So I employed a technique (I don't know what it's called) where you think about what you are sensing. It's kind of an eye spy for your five senses. You set out the rules as you see fit. You may want to identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 things you can taste and 1 thing you can smell. Whatever best fits the scenario.
At first it was a bit of a battle to fight off the work thoughts, but after a few minutes of perseverance I was deep into a game of description of all the things I was trundling past on my bicycle. The sound of wet tires on the tarmac. The clicking over of bicycle gears. Various languages being spoken by strangers. Cold rain peppering my face. Neon lights from shop windows. Snot dripping down on my lips. Dank smell from the fish & chip shop.
Before long I was in Tooting Common and looked down to see small flecks of snow on my damp jeans. The snow had begun to mix in with the rain and my pace fell slightly as I took in the moment, quickly thinking back to the last time I'd seen snow falling in the Common. Tonight the Common was almost entirely empty except for a few hardened runners. Quickly the winter mix turned to full snow. By the time I got home, it was big, beautiful lumpy snow. And the thoughts of what had happened during the day had disappeared. All that mattered now was the snow falling now on my hands.


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To achieve whatever you desire – needs motivation that is why CIPPD recommends personal mentoring and coaching.
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Bryan Lubeck – Tuscan Sky
Mark Edwards – SJ.com Contributer: What do you get when you create a tapestry of Flamenco Spanish guitar fused with Urban grooves? Complete satisfaction for starters! Bryan Lubeck's Tuscan Sky is filled with song after irresistible song that flow together in a combination that is both soothing and exhilarating at the same time. Bryan is no stranger to Smooth Jazz fans who attend live events, he's toured with Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun and Brian Culbertson. He was also featured as an "Up and Comer" at the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards. We think this album will catapult him way past this category… every track is a winner! My favorites: "Sydney's Way," followed by, "All Summer Long," and then the title track, "Tuscan Sky." This album will make you want to grab a glass of wine, the nearest sunset and somebody special to slow groove with… or a flight to Italy, it's that good!
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What is PBIS?
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a school-wide framework to promote and encourage students to SOAR at Alcova.
What is SOAR?
Our school wide matrix for behavior expectations is called SOAR. SOAR stands for Scholar, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect.
What are Falcon Feathers?
When students are observed SOARING, they earn Falcon Feathers. Falcon Feathers are our reward (token economy) system to recognize students who, at any given time, exemplify one or more of our behavior expectations.
What is Palooza?
Palooza celebrations are held once every 9 weeks to reward students for good behavior. When at Palooza, students are able to trade in Falcon Feathers for items such as popcorn, lemonade, and popsicles.
What is the Falcon Flyer?
Falcon Feathers are accumulated over a given period of time (generally two weeks). Students are then able to redeem their Falcon Feathers for rewards from the "Falcon Flyer."
How Many Falcon Feathers do You Need For a Reward?
Grade Levels determine how many Falcon Feathers are required to earn the Falcon Flyer. The number of required Falcon Feathers increases as the school year progresses.
Falcon Family Events
Falcon Family events are in place to integrate components of SOAR and to teach character education traits.
Where Can I Find More Information on PBIS?
We have a PBIS eClass page titled Alcova SOAR. Students and staff can access the page to ask questions and to brag on others.


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But its so worth it.
Planning a trip could be extremely stressful. Not all the time things go the way as planned. It's even harder when traveling in a group. Especially if you have a budget, but have a certain expectation for a trip that would make your wallet cry. This isn't even including excursions and food.
Here are five things that make planning difficult, and some solutions that could ease your stress level:
Knowing when to go on a trip isn't as easy as it sounds. Especially if you're working or a student, schedules may clash or the availability just doesn't work out. But for the times that you know you're available and decide to take trip, plan according to the destination.
For example if you plan on going to Copenhagen, go during the Spring time. Not when it's winter, or you'll freeze! (My lesson learned). This is also one of the reasons why I decided not to visit Greece this past semester. I would spend at least a week in Greece to allow myself to island hop and enjoy each one fully. The only time I had a week off was my Spring break at the end of March when it was still relatively cool. Therefore making Greece not the top of my list for Spring break. Warm weather would be ideal, for about a week!
Flights are probably the worst thing to book when looking to go away. It could either make or break your plans and your bank. Booking a flight really depends on who is traveling. Personally I rather take a flight at an ungodly hour of 6AM, in order to arrive at my destination late morning, and still have a majority of my day. The same concept goes for leaving my destination, but taking a later flight.
I've learned that Google Flights usually has good deals, if you are willing to spend money out of your pocket. As compared to using points that you may have with an airline or your bank. Since I visit Canada often I tend to fly cheaply through Porter, and pay out of my pocket. This way it helps me build up my points for future trips that are pricier.
Another trick to try is booking your arriving and returning flight separately. Most of the time booking round trips can be more expensive, as compared to booking two one-ways. Sometimes they add up to the same amount, but it is definitely worth a try!
Hotel Hunt
Knowing where to stay at your destination is incredibly important because it is the first impression you would have of the location. Locate where a majority of the attractions you would like to go, and see what housing options are available. Usually these places tend to be a bit more pricey due to its proximity to the attractions. Looking a bit further out doesn't hurt, but make sure you are either nearby public transportation or if you're willing to spend money on a cab! Other modes of transportation can be looked into too. Such as renting a bike, if you decide to stay in Amsterdam.
Other alternatives to hotels are Airbnb, for a more local experience; or hostels if you're traveling on a budget! HostelWorld.com is a great website to do research when choosing a hostel, but when booking go to the hostel's direct website. It will be cheaper!
Prices can vary at any given time of the day and month. The closer you are booking to your arrival date the more expensive it'll be. Sometimes you might find a good deal last minute, but that is if you're really on top of things! What I've learned is to not book flights late at night because prices do skyrocket. Usually randomly in the afternoon, around 2:30PM or 3PM are the best.
Also, if you've been going back and forth with multiple pages comparing prices. Remember to clear your browser history before logging off. Websites attach cookies to your searches, so the next time you open it up you're likely to see a higher price! Another great alternative is private or incognito mode.
Expedia has great prices along with Tripadvisor. But make sure to check out the hotel/airline's own website, they might just have the right price for you. With hotels reserving your booking could come to your advantage, see their cancellation policy and when you can cancel up to. This way you have one place on hold until you find what you really want!
This part I tend to be extremely last minute on… I pack the night before my flight out. Simply because it's easier to tell what the weather would be like at my destination. Also I tend to go through moods of what I'd want to wear while away, so packing last minute makes me make decisions fast. Leading up to the time to pack I mentally figure out what I'd like to wear while on vacation, and try to not wear those pieces throughout the week (saves a load of laundry!) How many of which item to bring is important as well because no one likes dishing out about $100 if their bag is over 50lbs.
Rule of thumb is that pants can be worn twice, and shirts typically once. Compression packing cubes helps to keep your clothes organized by item. And always remember to roll, not fold! ( It saves space in the luggage.)
Packing a carry on makes traveling a breeze. It prevents you from over packing because of the limited space that you have. There isn't a check-in fee when booking your flight, with a carry on. You don't have to wait at the dreaded baggage carousel after your flight, with a carry on. Lastly, you know you your luggage won't get lost, with a carry on.
Just. Carry. On. Trust me.
When it comes to choosing a suitecase, I've learned that having a four wheel, hard shell carry on is the way to go. The weather can be unpredictable, so having a hard shell can keep your clothes dry in the case of traveling in the rain. It also prevents having your suite case getting ripped up after a while, since they are just thrown onto the plane. Four wheels makes maneuvering through crowds so much better. This is the one I have, but in a rust color!
Whether you're going to the Swiss Alps to ski, laying out on the beach in the Caribbean, or scuba diving in the Great Reef– planning for a trip will be stressful. But once you get there, you'll know all is swell.