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Irish Band The O'Marleys(1)
Irish & Scottish Music Duo - 2 x 50 Minutes
Verified bookings: 7
Irish and scottish music for dancing and singing along. We play tunes and songs from Ireland and Scotland and a few from the USA. Examples include Whiskey in the Jar, Thw Wild Rover, the Galway Girl, the Irsih rover, donald wheres your trousers and many jig reles and hornpipes. We can also play so…
From: £250 per event
Slater & McBride(4)
Solo Accordion - 2 Hours
I am pleased to offer a choice of sets to suit your wedding reception, birthday party or corporate event. I can offer a Parisian theme, Italian, Oompah (with lederhosen!) or klezmer. I can play unplugged or with a small amp. I can play from a fixed position or do walkabout among your guests while …
From: £180 per event
Stomping Boondocks(13)
Stomping Boondocks Ceilidh Band - 2 x 1 Hours Sets
Verified bookings: 32
I am happy to confirm we are currently available on this date. As a rule our Ceilidh will be split into two sets (around an hour 15 each) with a few easier dances and tunes in the first set. Once the drink's been flowing we'll throw in a few harder ones and ensure everyone has a good laugh! Can…
From: £800 per event
BLACK VELVET BAND - Ceilidh, Irish & Hoedown(43)
Verified bookings: 43
The smallest unit available is a duo comprising two musicians (guitar/vocals and fiddle) to perform either 3 x 40 min or 2 x 60 min sets of Irish songs and tunes in a 3 hour period. An additional accordion player is available for larger events . This increases the price by £195.00. The price …
From: £395 per event
Deutsch Blasmusik(8)
3 Piece Band - 1 Hour
Verified bookings: 32
We can offer a 3 piece german band which plays a mix of traditional bavarian oompah and some cheesy pop songs reworked in a German style. The three piece is designed to add a Bavarian feel to an event and they are primarily for background music, everyone comes authentically dressed and the 3 pi…
From: £650 per event
The Lucy Lastic Band(2)
'Little' Barn Dance/Ceilidh Band - 3 Hours
Verified bookings: 7
Karen, Richard, Will and Jane have great pleasure in being a part in the creation of traditional, friendly and fun barn dancing/ceilidhs at parties, weddings and fund-raising events, etc. Our callers, Will or Richard, will guide beginners and experienced dancers alike through a variety of interesti…
From: £350 per event
Phil Preen - Dance Caller(2)
Barn Dance/Ceilidh With Recorded Music - Up To 3 Hours
Verified bookings: 3
If you want a barn dance or ceilidh, but can't afford a full band, an alternative is to use recorded music. Phil will still be there to explain the dances, choose suitable tunes to accompany each dance and to make sure everyone has a fun time. Phil also works with a number of excellent live bands, …
From: £180 per event
Mariachi Wey(1)
Proper Mexican/Latin Band - 1 Hour
Verified bookings: 10
We are more than a standard Mariachi band, We can offer varied, punchy and sticky rhythms from Latinamerica like Cumbia, Cuban Son, Rumba and more. Mariachi Wey can perform as a small Duet, Trio, Quartet or larger band. It all depends on your requirements and the band is flexible and happy to cu…
From: £350 per event
Son Guarachando
4 Piece Band With Female Vocals - 2 Hours
Verified bookings: 2
Son Guarachando are one of the top exponents of Cuban Son, Salsa, Cumbia and Latin Music working in the UK today. They are fronted by vocalist Adriana Lord from Havana Cuba, who was a leading force on the Havana scene for well over a decade having worked with the likes of William Vivanco, Eliade…
From: £880 per event
David Gonzalez(3)
Latin Fusion Trio - 2 x 30 Minutes
Verified bookings: 4
Guitar + percussion + bass/singer/piano) and you PROVIDE de sound equipment. 3 pieces, guitar, percussion with female singer 45 minutes earlier for setting up 2 x 30 minutes Unique Latin and Jazz fusion
From: £370 per event
Carribbean Regals Steelband(6)
Steel Drum Soloist - 2 x 60 Minutes
Verified bookings: 5
Steel drum soloist. The Caribbean Regals steel band is from Birmingham, we are very professional and entertaining, we performs in sets of 2x60 mins or 3x40 mins. Our repertoire is very diverse tunes from many different genres. We also have other options available and can also provide acousti…
From: £350 per event
Solid Steel (Steel Band)(18)
Solo Caribbean Solid Steel Pan/Drum Player
Verified bookings: 88
IMPORTANT NOTICE: OUR COVID-19 POLICY IS CLIENT-FRIENDLY! PLUS CARD PAYMENT FACILITY NOW AVAILABLE. I sincerely wish that you are safe & well during this terrible pandemic. My policy is to prioritise the health concerns of clients, performers and audiences alike and to follow government directives…
From: £250 per event
78 World Music Bands in Barnstaple to request a quote from
Are you looking for a world music band in Barnstaple, Devon? We've selected more than 72 acts available for hire in Barnstaple. Among our top requested categories this month: wedding bands in London, jazz bands in London, string quartets in London, swing bands in London, DJ Hire London London, wedding venues in London.
Mariachi Rey
Available in Barnstaple from £350.00
176 Verified bookings
57 Reviews:
Recent review: great communication from the outset until the end of the event. We felt they were a little quiet, vocals weren't too loud and a few people thought maracas would have been good. Maybe as this was a du…
The Lucy Lastic Band
Available in Barnstaple from £350
7 Verified bookings
2 Reviews:
Recent review: Great band that will adapt to suit the audience, I would definitely recommend booking them.
Irish Band The O'Marleys
Available in Barnstaple from £350
7 Verified bookings
1 Reviews:
Recent review: "hi they were fantastic very good muscians and great selection of songs"
Phoenix Barn Dance Band
Available in Barnstaple from £370
1 Verified bookings
1 Reviews:
Recent review: Fabulous best night ever would def recommend
Banned From The Moor
Available in Barnstaple from £400
3 Verified bookings
2 Reviews:
Recent review: They were punctual, professional, efficient and friendly and their musical repertoire was broad and perfectly suited our requirements . Certainly recommend and would book them again...
Spinach For Norman
Available in Barnstaple from ££750
1 Reviews:
About: SPINACH FOR NORMAN is a long-established West Country folk band. We've been fuelling ceilidhs, barn-dances, weddings and all kinds of celebrations with jigs, reels and heart-broken airs for years. An…
Available in Barnstaple from £250
About: Hazaar are a high octane klezmer band hailing from the murky depths of Dartmoor consisting of clarinet/sax, flute, violin, guitar/vocals, double bass and drums. Hazaar are very versitile and can perf…
Irish Folk Band
Available in Barnstaple from £1000.00
3 Reviews:
About: A lively band for Weddings, Birthday Parties, Festivals and Corporate Events. If you like Traditional Irish Music then you will love Henry Marten's Ghost. Our set list includes Irish Songs, Ballads, …
The Psyche-A-Delics
Available in Barnstaple from £340
1 Verified bookings
About: Together for over 10 years we are an experienced and fun 50s/ 60s and 70s pop rock band playing a mix of 60s, 70s reggae and rock and pop, spanning music from the Stones to Bob Marley, Beatles, T Rex…
Available in Barnstaple from ££1000
About: Kevara play Klezmer and East European music for dancing and listening, and we have an experienced caller so we can run ceilidh-type events with this style of music.
Available in Barnstaple from £1500
About: Malavita! (The name at least) was conjured up on 21st February 2013 whilst on a flight to Cuba. A culmination of good friends, a love of music and a whole lot of determination set this project in mot…
BLACK VELVET BAND - Ceilidh, Irish & Hoedown
Available in Barnstaple from £350.00
43 Verified bookings
43 Reviews:
Recent review: A great bunch of lads who made our wedding reception swing. Their set was exactly what we wanted and set exactly the right atmosphere. They even let me take the mic for 2 songs. Which they probabl…
The Dawntreader Ceilidh Band
Available in Barnstaple from £500
5 Verified bookings
3 Reviews:
About: Dawntreader are a powerful and dynamic Ceilidh/Barn Dance Band with Caller. We are a 3 piece Ceilidh Band playing English, Irish, Scottish and some European music. Our mix of traditional folk music…
Stomping Boondocks
Available in Barnstaple from £600
32 Verified bookings
13 Reviews:
Recent review: "Amazing ! the band were great everyone enjoyed the banter and the music quality, they were punctual and efficient kept in contact and answered all my queries I would definitely recommend them to a…
Solid Steel (Steel Band)
Available in Barnstaple from £200
88 Verified bookings
18 Reviews:
Recent review: Very professional, great music giving our event a fantastic atmosphere!
Amber Fire Ceilidh Band
Available in Barnstaple from £461
4 Verified bookings
6 Reviews:
Recent review: Absolutely fabulous, everyone enjoyed the evening and all got up dancing. Thank you ALL very much. X x
Available in Barnstaple from £150
1 Reviews:
About: Lvov Affair are led by accordionist Basil Bunelik, who grew up in the town of Lvov in Ukraine, where Russian, Romanian, Hungarian melodies mingled with Ukrainian, Klezmer and Gypsy music providing a …
The Stowes
Available in Barnstaple from £250
1 Verified bookings
About: The Stowes are a Celtic Music duo from Cornwall, who play a powerful mix of Cornish, Irish and Scottish folk music. Armed with traditional acoustic instruments, they can deliver a driving, energetic …


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Great opportunity to own in Abington school district! 3BD, 1BA colonial in the center of Roslyn. Step into living room, and wrap around to dining room and kitchen with new appliances. From the living room there are two sets of stairs- one leading to the first bedroom. The other leading to the bathroom with tub and two more bedrooms. From the kitchen, access the rear deck. Perfect for entertaining! Or walk downstairs to the full unfinished basement with walk-out to the fenced in backyard. Lots of storage in basement and 1-car garage. Featuring all new flooring, paint, outlets, doors. This property is zoned: "Main Street- Village Center" which its mixed use. The retail uses should serve the local community, and be specialty or niche market. The property has a paved parking lot past the fenced in backyard. This location is ideal for shopping, restaurants and close to transportation. Its less than a mile to the Willow Grove Mall, half mile to the Roslyn train station, and an 8 min drive to the PA Turnpike. Check out the virtual tour: https://vimeo.com/421745702/b8b654db94
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Geraldine Stasicha passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 in her home. She was born in Dunlevy on April 22, 1926 and was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Steinmiller) Briggs. Geraldine was an avid Euchre player and a school crossing guard for many years. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. Family was the most important thing in Geraldine's life. She spoke with her sisters on a daily basis, and she loved nothing more than cooking a big meal to gather the family on Sundays and holidays.
Mrs. Stasicha is survived by her daughter Janice Stasicha (fiancé, Bob Marhefka) of Charleroi. Three sons: Carl (Marcia) Stasicha of Charleroi, Gerald (Charmelle) Stasicha of Rostraver Twp. and Barry (Carol) Stasicha of Stockdale. She is survived by her grandchildren: Traci (Wade) Fleming, Carla Riley, Christopher (Karen) Stasicha, Haley (Steve) Kirk, and Briana Meyer. She has ten great-grandchildren: Tanner, Kaitlyn, Keaton, and Brady Riley, Jensen and Jonathan Fleming, Carter and Mason Stasicha, Owen Kirk, and Duncan Meyer. Additionally, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stasicha was preceded in death by her husband Carl Stasicha, three brothers: Cecil, Fred and David Briggs and four sisters: Shirley Simmons, Virginia Isabello, Harriet Lorenzi, and Ella Nichols.
A special thanks to her loving caregivers: Toni, Barb, Mia, Marsha, and the entire staff of O.S.P.T.A. Private funeral services will be held for Mrs. Stasicha. Arrangements were entrusted to the Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.
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About NOGA
In line with the Royal Law No. 36 of 2014, issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with regard to criminalizing and combating the smuggling of the subsidized oil products, National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) announced its full support to follow procedures in preparing drafts of necessary resolutions and regulations, and submitting them to competent authorities for approval.
The law includes several articles. The first article defines the crime of smuggling oil products of all kinds, mixed or unmixed, new or recycled, stating the penalty for each offence. The second article states that the presence of tankers loaded with oil products both within the customs office or any place dedicated to oil tankers without a NOGA permit is an attempt to smuggle those products and is punishable with the same penalty. The third article gives the competent Minister the authority to determining oil products backed by a decision based on the approval of the Council of Ministers.
The perpetrators of oil smuggling face imprisonment of six months up to three years, and a fine equivalent to the cost of the unsubsidized product and not more than threefold its value, or one of the two punishments, and the confiscation of such unlicensed, smuggled and exported oil products of all kinds, including adulterated and recycled by-products.
The government subsidies for petroleum products in the Kingdom of Bahrain range between 200 million dinars to 240 million dinars annually, while the quality of diesel produced locally meet international standards are much sought after in global markets because of the high quality and low percentage of sulphur, resulting in great demand.
2017 © All rights reserved, National Oil & Gas Authority


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Headway, the brain injury charity, is promoting Action for Brain Injury Week from the 14th – 20th May. Acquired Brain Injury is becoming recognised as a growing problem: brain injuries often leave no external evidence, the symptoms of a brain injury may be hidden, and as a result they are often mis-diagnosed or not picked up on at all.
In order to raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury, there are a number of events taking place in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area:
Headway Glasgow are holding a Head Injury Information Day on Wednesday 16th at the Central Hotel in Glasgow, between 1 and 3:30pm. Contact Headway Glasgow on 0141 332 8877, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Ceartas Advocacy and the ABI Café are holding an Acquired Brain Injury Seminar on Thursday 17th at McGregor House in Kirkintilloch, between 2 and 4pm. Contact Pam Thomson on 0141 775 0433, or email email@example.com
Helen Moran, the Chair of the Brain Injury Awareness Campaign, will be out and about during the week, raising awareness and raising funds for the campaign, and she will be doing the whole thing in her pyjamas. Why pyjamas? Mindwaves hopes to catch up with her for an interview during the week, possibly at the fashion show she is modelling at. Pyjamas and a cycle crash helmet, apparently – we can hardly wait!
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Rovers Under-21s got their pre-season off to an impressive start with a 5-1 win over Burscough on Saturday.
Damien Johnson's side easily defeated the Northern Premier League Division One outfit with a confident display at Victoria Park.
After Willem Tomlinson had served notice with a sweetly struck shot that rattled the crossbar, Rovers took the lead just past the midway point of the first half when Luke Wall slammed home a centre from Devarn Green.
The lead was doubled eight minutes before the break when a square pass from Lewis Mansell picked out Green and he unerringly found the bottom corner of the net with a fine strike.
Rovers made a host of changes at the break but it didn't affect their momentum as the second half had barely got underway when a third goal was added.
Jordan Preston's effort was only parried by former Rovers keeper Seb Usai, but Dean Rittenberg was on hand to tap home the rebound from close-range.
Preston then got on the scoresheet himself to make it 4-0 to the Rovers, stroking the ball home after good work from Ramirez Howarth, before Rittenberg grabbed his second of the match, capitalising on a poor back pass to lob Usai.
And although Rovers' copybook was blotted in the closing stages as the home side scored a consolation goal through John Connolly, it couldn't take the shine off what was an excellent first outing of the summer.
"It was very pleasing," said lead coach Damien Johnson. "We asked them to carry on the intensity that they had shown in training and they did that.
"The squad was full of scholars - including four first year players - with all getting valuable minutes under their belts.
"The quality of the goals was of a high standard, myself and John Filan were really pleased.
"It was just disappointing that they couldn't see the game out and keep a clean sheet as their efforts deserved that."
ROVERS 1ST HALF: Crump, Carson, Lavelle, Wharton (sub Platt 34 mins), J. Doyle, Joel, Tomlinson, Green, Tanner (sub Edgar 10 mins), Wall, Mansell.
ROVERS 2ND HALF: Eastwood, Makinson, Lavelle (sub Wharton 62 mins), Platt, Edgar (sub J. Doyle 72 mins), Howarth, Grayson, Carson (sub Mols 61 mins), Cham, Preston, Rittenberg.
The Under-21s are back in action this Saturday 18th July when they take on Knaresborough at Manse Lane, kick-off 2.00pm.


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I have a guest post from Angela over at The Life Of Spicers today. Angela lives in Dorset, near the coast in the South West UK. With her family, Angela loves to explore her local area, discovering new and interesting places to visit by the coast.
We love living in Dorset with the coast not too far away. From Country parks, to beaches to forests, there are so many amazing places to visit in Dorset that are either right by the sea, or a short drive away.
Over the years we have been lucky enough to explore a lot of Dorset and the surrounding areas. We've even enjoyed plenty of beach holidays, staying close to home but feeling as though we are miles away.
Sandbanks is on the coast of Dorset, a popular beach destination for people in the South. There is however so much more to do at Sandbanks than just visit the beach. For some adventure, you can take a chain ferry between Sandbanks and Studland, or walk for miles along the mud flats.
Lulworth Cove
Lulworth Cove is a UNESCO World Heritage, famous for fossil hunting. Lulworth Cove is somewhere we love to go often as there is always parking available at a reasonable cost. Once parked, you can spend hours exploring Lulworth Cove and the village itself. It's then only a short walk across the Jurassic Coast path to Durdle Door which will provide you with even more stunning views of the coast line.
Kimmeridge Bay
Kimmeridge Bay is nestled in the Purbecks, an area of Dorset along the Jurassic Coast providing stunning views. Kimmeridge is the place to visit if you want to try rock pooling or snorkelling. A top tip from us is to take a disposable barbecue and enjoy a picnic at the top of the cliff in the car park.
Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head near Bournemouth is a place to explore the heathland. There are some amazing walks across the head with stunning views across to the Isle of Wight. It's also home to the iconic land train commonly known as the "Noddy train" by locals.
We will often visit Hengistbury Head out of season as the parking is so much cheaper. We'll take a walk towards Mudeford Quay and wish for a lottery win as we wander past the beach huts onto the beach.
Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth Beaches are a great choice when visiting the town of Bournemouth. It's the beach to be during the annual Air Festivals, and events happening through the year. Bournemouth is home to four beaches stretching across seven miles of coast line.
Near to the beaches there are plenty of family places to visit including Bournemouth Oceanarium, Rock Reef and The Science Zone to name a few.
Durlston Country Park
Swanage is a lovely coastal town and well worth a visit. At the top of the hills in Swanage and connecting to the South West Coastal path is Durlston Country Park.
If you've ever wondered about seeing dolphins off the coast of Britain, then Durlston Country park is the place to go. Seals and dolphins are often spotted in Durlston Bay
You can also find Angela on Twitter, Instagaram, Facebook and Pinterest
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Sleepy – as with all Flow Waxes –offers incredible value for money as little goes a very very long way. The key to this is that flow absorbs slowly into the skin unlike oils, which are messy and absorb at a much faster rate, therefore needing continuous reapplication.


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A young woman must choose between family, tradition and an unexpected love in this gripping novel set in Pakistan. Shabanu, daughter of the windswept Cholistan desert, is the youngest of Rahim's four wives. Although her husband adores her, it is only in his rarely inhabited town house, away from the family home, that Shabanu and her daughter can escape the cruelty of the other wives. But there Shabanu falls dangerously in love with another man, and she must decide whether it is right to follow her heart.
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Top Gear USA is Coming, AgainBy ack154 / in News Stuffs / April 21, 2010
News is surfacing today of a second shot at an American version of the BBC's Top Gear. This time with the History Channel instead of NBC. So many questions... Who? Tanner Faust, Adam Ferrara, an...Read more →


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Parent Association Meeting Minutes – March 13, 2019
Staff Appreciation Week: Apr. 29th – May 3rd
Flowers, cards, food. Open to additional ideas.
-Meredith Moretensen, owner of Cookshop has offered to host beverages and snacks night for staff. Beverage donations from Le Monde families. Child care? Jo Anne will start to coordinate with Meredith.
-Staff bbq. Let's try to make this a staff appreciation celebration for the end of the year.
-Check when splash pad opens at Colonel Summers.
-Few of my favorite things list for teachers, courtesy of Ashley and Michelle at Make Do Art Studio.
Community Events:
–Friends of Trees – April 6 th . In celebration of Earth month. See sign up genius.
–International Day, aslo April 6 th . – This is a school sponsored event, coordinated by Eva Robinson.
-Will need volunteers for set up and take down, and people to table on different countries.
-Cake walk is upstairs, crepe table – both usually needs volunteers.
-Contact Eva Robinson for more information.
–Science Fair – April 24 th after school.
Can we find a college student or professor that could do a fun experiment? Or OMSI?
Ashley will reach out to Education Director at OMSI. JT might be able to transport projects day of, if needed.
–Volunteers for La Fete – May 18 th .
This will be the volunteer opportunity for the month of May. Jo Anne will send out the sign up genius in April.
-Will need volunteers to set up and take down.
-Need approximately 10 – 12 volunteers to work the games during the party.
Gas Station:
There was a general discussion amongst parents about the gas station next to the Burnside location.


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Tempur are the king of the high end mattress.
They can cost around 10 times the price of your average budget mattress.
So are they worth it.
Thats the first question that everyone asks.
What is the deal with Tempur Mattresses?
A Tempur is the epitome of a luxury mattress. The extensive testing and development process (which involved NASA!) Is testament to their quality and performance.
There are a huge range of Tempur mattresses available, to suit everyones needs.
- If you have back pain or other aches and pains, there are Tempurpedic mattresses to help you.
- If you like the idea of memory foam, but get too hot in the night, Tempur have invented the CoolTouch version.
- There are three main types, one for ultimate comfort and softness, one for quick reaction and increased movability whilst in bed (so you don't sink into the mattress as much) and one that combines Tempur memory foam and pocketed springs for those who like the firmness of springs.
On top of these options, if those aren't enough, there are also numerous grades, 3 for each mattress – the highest grade would be the thickest mattress and would cost more. – However all Tempur mattresses come with a 10 year guarantee, so if you opt for the cheapest Tempur option, you are still getting the absolute highest quality.
Speaking of guarantee, Tempur offer a 10 year guarantee on their mattresses.
Which sealed the deal for us. We were worried that with it being memory foam, that it would start to sag after a few months. However, Tempur promise that the mattress will retain it original form for a guaranteed 10 years. Which puts any doubts to rest.
Why is Tempur so expensive compared to other mattresses?
There are many types of memory foam mattress on the market, the biggest competitors to Tempur are all relatively new brands – their unique feature is that their memory foam mattresses come rolled and compressed in a box.
Big brands like Simba, Eve and Casper all use this method.
But if they are also memory foam, why do they cost so much less?
Brands such as Casper and Simba are not for sale through retail stores, this means you cannot try the bed out physically in a shop before buying it.
This is a turn off for some people. (Although most of these brands offer a 100 day free returns policy). -Which is very reassuring.
They are so confident that you will love your mattress that they will happily let you return it for a refund if you try it out and do not like it.
The idea behind not having their mattresses in shops means that they can pass on this saving to the customer. By selling directly from the manufacturer to the customer, they save a LOT of money of transporting, promotion, stock, paying for premium spaces in stores etc.
The beauty is with Tempur, that you can pretty much try out any model in bed stores across the country. Whilst they may be more expensive, this is one hug convenience of not having to worry about the though of returning the mattress as you know you will be happy with your Tempur.
The science behind the Tempur mattress and the peaceful sleep they intend to provide is reflected in the price.
You are also paying for the reputable name and brand. (Just like we do with Apple!)
So is it worth it?
We believe that whilst the cost of a Tempur mattress is very high, and you could get an alternative memory foam mattress for less than half the price. What you are paying for is the proven results, the 10 years of use you will get out of it.
(How often do we buy something that will last that long?)
Its also of course the quality. They unique layers that make up a Tempur mattress have very special properties that will not only help to reduce and eradicate aches and pains. Bu also to help you with your quality of sleep, and your spine alignment when in bed.
(Lying in a bad position for years without being fully supported in bed could be damaging your spine little by little.)
Tempur solves this by evenly spreading your weight out and providing the perfect support for every part of your body.


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So Jared Diamond has a huge popular following, but anthropologists find him a bit... overly deterministic. He's essentially a socio-biologist, treating humans (and culture itself) like ants adapting to environmental stimuli. Sociobiology is a rich field-- not one I'd choose personally-- and once you obsess over structures in play, I can see how it's easy to erase human agency from the equation.
There's plenty on other factors in the literature he just ignores, but here's my favorite quote:"What Diamond glosses over is that just because you have guns and steel does not mean you should use them for colonial and imperial purposes. Or handing out smallpox-infested blankets from sick wards...Second, Diamond's account seriously underplays the alliances with native groups that enabled European forces to conquer and rule...The Jared Diamond of Guns, Germs, and Steel has almost no role for human agency–the ability people have to make decisions and influence outcomes. Europeans become inadvertent, accidental conquerors. Natives succumb passively to their fate."That quote comes from this article "Real History vs. Guns, Germs and Steel":http://www.livinganthropologically.com/anthropology/guns-germs-and-steel/


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As part of a well-funded, well-organized backlash network, David Horowitz just launched a vicious, racist attack on 10 U.S. University campuses. Specifically, at San Francisco State University, Horowitz wants to undermine a new partnership between SFSU and a Palestinian University. Sign this petition to demand institutional support for this critical partnership. David Horowitz, founder… Read more »
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A Day of Mourning, Commemoration and Continued Resistance (English and Spanish)Category: NEWS & OPINIONS ,
IJAN Statement Against Columbus Day October 10 2016 (en Español abajo) Today is the day the United States officially commemorates Christopher Columbus, who in 1492 launched Europe's brutal expansion. As a group committed to the global struggle against racism and colonialism, we join our voices with the long legacy of indigenous struggles against those… Read more »
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IJAN is a member organization of the Campus Defense Coalition for Palestine, a network of organizations that offers information, support, and resources for faculty and instructors under attack for Palestine solidarity activism and BDS organizing on campus. As part of this network, we helped draft a statement to respond to UC Berkeley's decision to suspend a student-led… Read more »
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The International Jewish anti-Zionist Network has watched the Native American protests against the Dakota Access pipeline's destruction of their burial grounds at Standing Rock with hope and horror. We are inspired by women, children, youth, and men chaining themselves to construction machinery and standing ground to defend their land and history. We are grateful for… Read more »
IJAN Statement on the Movement For Black Lives Political PlatformCategory: NEWS & OPINIONS ,
The International Jewish anti-Zionist Network strongly embraces the entire Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) platform, and we affirm its support for the Palestinian struggle and efforts to Boycott, Divest, and Sanction Israel. In the United States and internationally, racism has been central to how power works and money flows. Both the Palestinian anti-racist struggle against… Read more »
IJAN Statement on Orlando AttackCategory: NEWS & OPINIONS ,
Our hearts go out to the victims of the attack at Pulse Club's Latinx night in Orlando and their loved ones. We send our condolences to their loved ones, and our solidarity to the wider Orlando and LGBTQ community as we all grieve these lost lives. This attack is a reminder of the violence and… Read more »
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Apres les Attentats de BrusselsCategory: NEWS & OPINIONS ,
Au lendemain des derniers attentats de Bruxelles, les attaques contre les Arabes et les Musulmans ont encore gravi un échelon en Europe et aux États Unis. La plus grande mosquée de Madrid a été l'une des premières à en souffrir. Le profilage racial dans les aéroports, les gares et autres lieux publics ne cesse de… Read more »
IJAN Statement on Attacks in BrusselsCategory: NEWS & OPINIONS, Uncategorized ,
In the aftermath of the latest bombings in Brussels, attacks against Arabs and Muslims have again escalated in both Europe and the United States. Madrid's biggest mosque was one of the first to suffer. Racial profiling in airports, train stations, and other public places continues to intensify. Our hearts go out to the victims of… Read more »
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san francisco wedding – foreign cinema – acacia and marissa!
marissa and acacia…these two amazing women collected their family and closest friends to watch their declaration of love, have a fantastic meal and see the gorgeousness that is 'the city by the bay'. the weather in san francisco that weekend was so perfect – blue skies, puffy clouds and the best driver (m's mama) that…Read More


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7 November 2011, Publication - Manuscript editing
Introduction: I realized that I need to introduce this blog a little. I wrote the novel Aksinya: Enchantment and the Daemon. The working title was Daemon, and this was my 21st novel. Over the last year, I gave you the entire novel in installments that included commentary on the writing. In the commentary, in addition to other general information on writing, I explained, how the novel was constructed, the metaphors and symbols in it, the writing techniques and tricks I used, and the way I built the scenes. You can look back through this blog and read the entire novel.
I'm using this novel as an example of how I produce, market, and eventually (we hope) get a novel published. I'll keep you informed along the way. At this moment, I'm showing you the marketing material I put together for a novel.
Today's Blog: To see the steps in the publication process, go to my writing website http://www.ldalford.com/ and select "production schedule," you will be sent to http://www.sisteroflight.com/.
When you are editing the final manuscript from your publisher, your editing at this level needs to be focused on the plot, theme, and story. When doesn't it? The grammar, spelling, and structure in English should be very good. Your point is readability. That's why I read it out loud. If something sounds strange or the reading isn't smooth, you need to correct it. You can make this kind of edit at any time, but this is the key time to make certain of this characteristic of readability of your novel.
I've read many novels and manuscripts that are not very readable. You can tell right at the beginning. Remember how I harped on the quality of the beginning. It is really too late to fix that (the fact a publisher will take a risk on your novel ensures to a degree you have discovered this truth). It is not too late to make certain the words you use drag in your readers and that the words don't kick your readers out of their suspension of reality. There are other ways to say this. I'll try to be clear. When you read a novel, you expect to be immersed in the world of the novel. As a reader and as a writer, you don't want anything to kick the reader out of this suspension of reality. That's why readability is critical. This is why all those irritating ways of writing (too many adverbs, to use of weak verbs, too many adjectives, present participle constructions, misuse of words, repetition of words)--all of these need to be taken care of and this is your last chance.
Note especially, that most readers today will have an opportunity to read the first chapter of your work before they purchase your novel. The whole novel should be well constructed along these principles, but you must make the first chapter sing. Your prepublication readers are one means to ensure the strength of your writing.
Tomorrow, more editing in depth.
I'll repeat my published novel websites so you can see more examples: http://www.ldalford.com/, and the individual novel websites: http://www.aegyptnovel.com/, http://www.centurionnovel.com/, http://www.thesecondmission.com/, http://www.theendofhonor.com/, http://www.thefoxshonor.com/, and http://www.aseasonofhonor.com/.


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Bale Breaker Brewing Company, bonded in 2013 on Birchfield Road not far from Yakima, is just the latest venture in a story that goes back four generations. The Smith family (three siblings and an in-law) have quietly become the largest single grower of hops in the Yakima Valley (2,200 acres in two locations) as well as the state's fourth-largest independent brewery. The production facility turns out some 30,000 barrels a year, right behind Georgetown (Manny's), Fremont Brewing, and Mac 'n Jack. (Elysian is bigger, too, but is now part of AB-Inbev, owners of Budweiser.) The "world headquarters" of the global hops trade is right here; everything is sold through a cooperative called Yakima Chief.
As it turns out, you don't need a lot of hops to make beer: brewing those 30,000 barrels of Bale Breaker requires only two percent of the family's hops production (Loftus Ranches), but the worldwide craft beer movement has put new life into the moribund hops market. And that market based right here. Yakima Chief sells about a dozen varieties of hops, either in leaf form or in pellets, to commercial breweries as well as home brewers.
Along the way Bale Breaker attracted the attention of Jameson Whisky, which is trying to shed its monolithic image (7.5 million cases, owned by global drinks giant Pernod Ricard) by hooking up with hyper-local breweries. The first was Revolution in Chicago; Bale Breaker is the second. To celebrate the new friendship (which is more like a serious relationship than a fling), the latest batch of Jameson was aged in barrels that had been used to brew Bale Breaker's flagship Topcutter IPA.
To celebrate its new release, Jameson hosted a "hop field dinner" on Bale Breaker's home turf last night. Catering by Seattle celebrity chef Matt Lewis who closed down his Fremont eatery Roux earlier this year (garlicky mussels, braised lamb, kale & corn salad). Rain was in the forecast, but held off; instead, starry skies and canopy lights that seemed to twinkle in the warm summer breeze.


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As we elegantly (and orGLAMically!) transition into fall, versatile pieces such as those found in Lara Miller's collections are key. The Meadow Tank, shown above, is made in Chicago of hand-loomed, 100% bamboo. The sweater-like fabric adds a pop of color during these fall months, but can also be worn well into the winter under a blazer and scarf. Using eco-friendly fibers such as organic cotton, hand-loomed bamboo, hemp and vegan silk, all of Lara Miller's designs are beautifully crafted and pass the orGLAMic test with flying colors. Click here to browse all her collections and here to shop currently available items.
Posts Tagged 'Clothing'
Lara Miller
Posted in Fashion, tagged bamboo, Clothing, eco, hemp, Lara Miller, organic, organic cotton, orglamic, vegan silk on September 14, 2010|
Posted in Fashion, tagged Accessories, Clothing, eco, Emersonmade, green, Jewelry, organic, organic cotton, orglamic, shift dress, Wedding on September 8, 2010|
I know a clothing line is absolutely fabulous when it is difficult for me to narrow down specifically which item I want to share with my orGLAMic readers! Emersonmade offers piece after piece of delectable items that could easily enter the permanent rotation in my closet – and while the blazers initially caught my attention, it is the expertly tailored Emerson Shift that I am currently craving. Made of 100% organic cotton, this eggplant dress is perfect for a day of meetings yet can also easily transition into dinner date attire. Click here to purchase this orGLAMic find, or here to shop the rest of the site including menswear, accessories, wedding finds and more.
Josh Podoll
Posted in Fashion, tagged Clothing, eco, Fun, Gifts, Josh Podoll, organic, organic cotton, orglamic on August 20, 2010|
Be comfy, chic and orGLAMic in these stylish Josh Podoll tops. This husband-and-wife's clothing line is "grown and sewn" in the United States. Products are 100% organic Supima™ cotton. This particular t-shirt shown above is my favorite because I love the orange, pink and purple polk-a-dots, and it's comfortable look. This line has many other orGLAMic tops that are perfect for school and for the weekend. In addition to casual, cute tops, Josh Podoll also has casual dresses and bottoms! Click here to browse the entire Spring 2010 collection and here to find a stockist near you. -AY
Posted in Fashion, tagged Accessories, Clothing, eco, Gifts, green, Green Sewn, GreenSewn, recycled, sari, scarf, upcycled, wrap on August 10, 2010|
GreenSewn is upcycling at it's finest. Strips of recycled, vintage, silk saris are carefully handsewn together to create beautiful scarves and wraps that can be worn an infinite number of ways. I would either wear these looped and draped elegantly around my neck or as a wrap to keep me warm on airplanes, but they can we worn around your head, as a shawl, or even around the waist or chest as a beach coverup. And in addition to offering eco-conscious wares, GreenSewn donates to Trees For The Future so that 10 trees are planted with every purchase! Click here for this scarf and here to browse and find the unique, orGLAMic scarf for you!
Clover New York
Posted in Baby & Kid, Fashion, tagged baby, child, Clothing, Clover New York, eco, green, organic, orglamic, toddler on July 28, 2010|
Keep orGLAMic tots looking adorable and eco-conscious with clothing from Clover New York. Offering wares for babies and children 6 months to 6 years of age, all of the pieces are made of organic cotton. The company also prides itself on having a direct relationship with the people who make it's clothes, working with charitable organizations like http://www.citta.org to support positive work environments and economic growth for it's manufacturing partners. Delicate patterns and detailing make for excellent collections season after season, and the Fall/Winter 2010 is so precious it makes me wish for colder weather already! Click here to shop the entire orGLAMic collection online with ease.
Posted in Fashion, tagged Bodkin, Clothing, eco, fashion, green, organic, orglamic, post-consumer recycled polyester, recycled, regenerated, sustainable on July 21, 2010|
While clothing lines featured on orGLAMic are sparse (we are too darn picky!) Bodkin satisfies our eco-friendly design needs season after season. I am utterly obsessed with shorts and rompers this summer, hence the photo above, but the Spring/Summer 2010 collection is also filled with light, ephemeral dresses and tops of impeccable design. All of Bodkin's offerings are made of sustainability-oriented fabrics including post-consumer recycled polyester, hand-loomed weaves from collectives in India, regenerated and recycled wool, fine organic cottons, and decades-old salvaged textiles. Click here to browse the collections (Autumn/Winter 2010 features some amazingly tailored pants!) and here to find a retailer near you.
Hanky Panky
Posted in Fashion, tagged Accessories, bra, Clothing, eco, green, Hanky Panky, organic, orglamic, pantie, thong, underwear on July 8, 2010|
Uber-popular lingerie line Hanky Panky offers eco-friendly options that would make even the most discriminating orGLAMic shopper happy. Available in the spaghetti-strap bralette pictured above, the 96% organic Supima cotton line also features the brand's signature low-rise things, hipster briefs, boyshorts, bandeau bras and camisoles. Each of the USA-made items are of superior quality, and are beautiful enough for special occasions yet also comfortable enough for daily wear. While Hanky Panky products are available through mainstream retailers nationwide, one simple click here will take you to all the company's organic cotton offerings.
Collared Greens
Posted in Baby & Kid, Fashion, Men, tagged Accessories, Clothing, Collared Greens, eco, FSC certified, Gifts, green, Manly Monday, Office, organic, orglamic, recycled, silk, tie, Wedding on June 28, 2010|
If wearing a suit and tie to work gets a little humdrum come summertime, spruce up your look with an orGLAMic tie by Collared Greens. In addition to all the eco-initiatives that the company is founded on, the silk ties in preppy prints are truly what make me smile. Each tie (in both mens and boys sizes! love!) is packaged in Smartwood- and FSC-certified 100% post consumer recycled paper, and all the shipping boxes, packing tape and tissue paper is also made with recycled materials. Click here to shop the entire orGLAMic collection including women's items and organic hats, t-shirts and polos.
Posted in Home, Lifestyle, tagged biodegradable, Cleaning, Clothing, eco, Garment Groom, green, Murchison-Hume, non-toxic, orglamic, phosphate-free, SLS-free on June 8, 2010|
Keep all your orGLAMic duds ready to wear with this eco-friendly clothes freshener. Murchison-Hume offers a great, high-end alternative to its conventional counterparts with their Original Garment Groom. This plant- and vegetable-based product doesn't just mask odors, but actually helps break down oils and surface dirt. This keeps clothes out of the washing machine or dry cleaners for longer – which is orGLAMic and money-saving, indeed! This, like all Murchison-Hume Premium Housecleaning Products, is non-toxic, biodegradable, phosphate- and SLS-free and never tested on animals. Click here to purchase this orGLAMic find, or here to browse the entire eco-friendly line.
Posted in Fashion, tagged Charity, Clothing, eco, Fairware Foundation, Gifts, green, organic, orglamic, Outdoor, Rapanui, shirt, The Marine Conservation Society, Travel on June 7, 2010|
Our Manly Monday readers can get in on the orGLAMic T-shirt action too this summer, with any of the great shirts by Rapanui. Made of 100% organic cotton and printed with water-based inks in a wind-powered, Fairware Foundation audited factory, the MCS T-shirt is my favorite casual look. In fact, 50% of the profits from this particular design go to The Marine Conservation Society. Don't worry ladies, you can also pick something up for yourself from this eco-conscious Isle of Wight-based company. Click here for gents, and here for gals, to browse the entire orGLAMic collection, including underwear, jeans, jackets, workout gear, and yes – great T's.


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Kids ask a ton of questions, we all know that. It usually starts with a simple question like, "What is air made of?" and ends an hour later with one of us on the verge of screaming, "I DON'T KNOW WHY TURTLES DON'T WEAR HATS OR WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF A SHARK COULD TALK!"
But there are times when their questions tap into some of the most profound unknowns in human existence, and we're forced to face the reality that there is so much in our lives that we simply don't understand… or at least can't really explain.
Here are 7 notable questions our kids have asked that have really stumped us.
1. Why do people die?
Yeah, you can explain the biology. The body grows old and tired, it may get a disease or it may have been hurt, like in an accident. For whatever reason, it can't sustain life any more. There's also the argument that there isn't enough room on the planet for all of the people to live forever, because new babies have to enter the world.
But why?
If you've recently lost someone, especially someone young, it's the hardest question you'll ever face. The reality is, we don't know. I don't know why one set of humans can't populate the earth forever. I don't know why a baby gets sick and dies. If you believe in God, I don't know why God would let that happen. I don't know why cancer takes people's lives too early. Honestly, I do not.
And kids like definite answers. They like "no" and "yes" and facts and figures. And if you're being honest, there really aren't any definite answers. There's only the hope that someday we'll understand.
2. Why did the man singing that song say, "f**cking like gorillas"?
Imagine you're visiting your parents, who are actual Senior Citizens, and you borrow your mother's car. Imagine you turn on the car and hear a fun little pop/R&B song with a catchy chorus. Imagine you get distracted talking with your spouse and you aren't really paying attention to the CD that is in your parents' stereo.
Then imagine your five-year-old saying, "Why did that man just say, 'f**king like gorillas?'"
You'll probably press EJECT fifty times and examine this CD your mum has in her disc drive (your mum, who loves Bette Midler and Olivia Newton John).
Bruno Mars, you've heard of him. Have you seen him on TV? You can't remember. Some place where uncool parents hear bands they've never heard of.
You'll probably pick up your iPhone and Google "Bruno Mars Gorilla" and read the lyrics.
Then you'll laugh hysterically at the absurdity of it all. But you'll still have to explain it to your kids…
3. Is Stax in heaven?
Our oldest dog, a goofy labrador, died when the kids were pretty small—around 3 and 5 years old.


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Wayland's Ritz reaches coaching milestone
Softball isn't literally part of Cheri Ritz's DNA.
But it might as well be.
"Some of my earliest memories were at the softball fields in Moline watching my dad and uncle play," Ritz said. "Softball has always been a big part of my life and I developed a passion for it at a young age."
That passion continues to this day, with Ritz recently completing her 36th season as a high school coach. That includes 34 seasons as a varsity coach, with the vast majority of those coming at her alma mater Wayland Union High School.
During the 2019 campaign, Ritz reached yet another career milestone as she racked up the 900th victory of her career.
"It felt good," Ritz said of the win, which came during the first game of a doubleheader against St. Joseph last month. "There's really not that much difference between 899 wins and 900 wins, but round numbers are always nice.
"And even though I get credit for the wins, this is really an accomplishment that also belongs to all the players who have played for me and the coaches who have coached with me. I wouldn't have had the success I have had if it wasn't for them."
During the course of winning those 900, Ritz has experienced numerous highs both from a team and an individual perspective.
From a team standpoint, Wayland has won two state championships with 25 conference championships and 23 district championships. Individually, Ritz was named National Federation Coach of the Year in 2015 to go with being named District Coach of the Year 17 times and Regional Coach of the Year eight times.
"All of those things are great," Ritz said. "But it's like I tell the parents at our awards banquet each year. My greatest victories are in the lives of their daughters, not in our record or the banners on the walls. I want to make a positive difference in the life of each of my players. That's my biggest goal."
That goal was born out of a desire to give back to the sport that has given so much to her.
"Softball has given me some of the best experiences of my life," Ritz said. "I played at (Michigan State University) and got to travel all over, including to Belize. I've had the opportunity to coach in Hawaii twice. It's been a great ride and I owe it to softball."
"God has been good to me and softball has been good to me. I just want to pay that forward."
Ritz is also the softball chairman for the National High School Coaches Association.
"That's been another blessing," Ritz said. "I get to meet with the eight finalists for National Coach of the Year and spending time with coaches like that is amazing."
While reaching the 900-win milestone was fun for Ritz, the season as a whole wasn't quite what fans have come to expect from Wayland. With a young squad that included as many as six freshmen in the starting lineup, the Wildcats finished at 16-19 and were runner-up in both the OK Gold Conference and at districts.
Wayland had won 14 straight league titles and 15 straight district crowns.
"This year was a different kind of challenge given our youth," Ritz said. "But we didn't lower our expectations because of that. We still expected a lot out of ourselves and we fell short of some of our goals. But I have no doubt this group will work hard and we'll get back to where we want to be."
Along the way, Ritz will continue to rack up more wins, with all-time leader Diane Laffey and her total of more than 1,200 wins as the ultimate goal.
"Diane is one of the coaches I really admire," Ritz said. "She's been coaching more than 50 years, so I figure I have a lot of time left. Getting to 1,000 wins would be cool and why not aim for Diane's record."


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CRC's biggest fundraiser of the year, Oyster Easter, is coming up Saturday 1-5 p.m. at Travellers Rest (tickets are available at the door). but I thought you might like to know that the reason I am in the nonprofit world is that I was once the Oyster Queen.
Back in the day, Oyster Easter was held at a llama farm, don't ask me why. Four "prominent" women are selected to run for queen (and four men for king, but this is the chicks blog so we'll leave them for another day). At the time, I was in the newspaper business, which in no way qualified me as "prominent" but did ensure media coverage for the event.
So the idea is that you can lie, cheat and steal your way to the title by collecting the most oyster shells (now the royalty raise money and the shells are just used for a tie-breaker). I came with two eager assistants to steal gather shells and an enforcer to guard my pile. Well, here's where it got interesting. One of my competitors, who will remain nameless but is very well-known in Nashville, attempted to bring in a truckload of oyster shells from Memphis. From Memphis! This is strictly against the rules and I immediately launched a very vocal protest along with the other two candidates.
You don't like to see things get nasty at a party. It is all in fun. However, when you get four Type A women in a competition for anything it can get rough. Well, the long and the short of it was the truckload of shells from Memphis was removed from the property. The offending candidate could never catch up with me and I won the coveted title of Oyster Queen. I have a plastic crown with a painted oyster shell duct-taped to it to prove it.
Because of that triumph, I was asked to join the board of the Community Resource Center and a few years later, when the executive director slot opened up, I was asked to take it. And I did. Best move I ever made. All because of some bags of oyster shells.


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Have a bad day in the market and heads will roll.
That appears to be the operative principle at Manchester United, which has seen its share price fall in conjunction with the team's descent down the EPL ladder.
The responsible party in the eyes of Paul Ince is the other Paul, Pogba.
It is the assertion of Ince that Pogba brings an aura of negativity to the club. Ince would like to see Pogba gone by January at the latest, sooner even, because if you give him an Ince, he will take a mile.
Ince does not have a personal vendetta against Pogba. He feels that Pogba is being suffocated by Jose Mourinho and it is hard to refute the assertion, given what Pogba was able to accomplish in the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Pogba was a key contributor in France's victory in the tournament, even if he did not grab the headlines handed to England's Harry Kane, Croatia' Luka Modric or Pogba's teammate Kylian Mbappe.
Failing to produce for United, however, has more than a few wanting to see the back of Pogba.
Ince, speaking with Paddy Power in remarks picked up by The Sun, said, "I believe a Pogba move away from United would suit both parties. He's never settled on his return to the club.He's been inconsistent in his performances and there's always been transfer talk surrounding him.Some of those rumours have come from his camp too. He's one of those players, as long as he's at United, there's trouble and talk.
It is hard to lay the price of United shares or the troubles on the pitch on Pogba alone. He shares the ground with 10 others and United's record in the current Premier League season suggests that there are too many loitering on the ground hoping for Pogba to redeem them.
There may be a clash of personalities between Mourinho and Pogba, but our view is that coaches are expendable and players of Pogba's calibre should be retained in such instances.


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Farm to Bath
Rosemary Lavender Soap
I've incorporated my two favorite herbs, lavender and rosemary, into this soap. With its wonderful earthy, sweet scent, it's quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Lavender is the main flower grown on the farm because of its wonderful health benefits and beauty. Rosemary is a native western plant and can't survive the harsh northeast winters. However, I've found that my plants thrive in my greenhouse aquaponics system in winter. I, therefore, propagate organic rosemary from several "Mother" plants, plant them outside during our growing season and, before the first killing frost, harvest everything and start the process all over again. I have the best of both worlds!
Ingredients: rosemary-infused olive oil, coconut oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, goat's milk, dried lavender buds and rosemary, essential oil.
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আবদুল্লাহ বঙ্গবন্ধুর আদর্শের পরীক্ষিত সৈনিক ছিলেন: প্রধানমন্ত্রী— June 16, 2020
: প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা ধর্ম বিষয়ক প্রতিমন্ত্রী ও একাত্তরের মুক্তিযুদ্ধের প্রবীণ নেতা অ্যাডভোকেট শেখ মোহাম্মদ আবদুল্লাহর মৃত্যুতে শোক জানিয়েছেন। এক…
DHAKA: Affirming the proposed national budget for fiscal 2019-20 as time befitting, pro-people, business-friendly and implementable, economists and businessmen yesterday said the government should take effective measures from the beginning to address the challenges for its implementation.
Talking to BSS, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) President Sheikh Fazle Fahim opined the proposed budget is a roadmap of the nation's journey towards the middle-income country, as it has been formulated maintaining the continuity and in line with the sixth and seventh five-year plans.
Welcoming the new VAT law, Fahim said it would bring comfort to the small businessmen. He urged the government to give extra concentration so no complexity can rise during the implementation of the new VAT law.
The president of the apex trade body, however, expressed slight dissatisfaction regarding fixing the lowest VAT at 5 percent and said the government didn't consider FBCCI's proposal of setting 2 percent as the lowest VAT.
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday placed the proposed national budget of Taka 523,190 crore for fiscal 2019-20 in parliament. The proposed budget is 12.62 percent higher than the main budget of the previous fiscal and 18.22 percent higher than the revised budget.
Mentioning the proposed budget as pro-people and achievable, noted economist and Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) Chairman Dr Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad said the projected 8.2 percent GDP growth and 5.5 percent inflation rate is possible to achieve. But, he suggested the government to take effective measures from the beginning to implement the annual development programme (ADP).
Besides, the veteran economist opined that the major commitments of the Awami League's election manifesto have also been reflected in the proposed budged.
The PKSF chairman praised the government for increasing allocation in social safety net as well as for the people affected by river erosion caused from the climate change.
Hailing the proposed budget, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Osama Taseer said it would play a pivotal role in expanding investment in the private sector creating a more business friendly environment.
"The budget has reflected the relentless effort of the government in creating a business friendly environment under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," he noted.
The DCCI president thanked the finance minister for announcing a time befitting budget which aims to turning the country into a middle income one by creating more employment, eradicating poverty and developing human resource.
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Vice-President Golam Mainuddin said the government in the proposed budget has taken different initiatives such as one-stop service, ease of doing business and EPZ to encourage investment and export. "We would get the benefit if the initiatives are implemented on time and effectively."
He also welcomed the move of expanding the tax net but requested the government to take care so that the goal of achieving revenue target does not put additional pressure on the regular tax payers.
Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) Vice President and former Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to United Nations in Geneva Md Abdul Hannan termed the proposed budget as realistic and said in no way the budget is ambitious in a country having a population of 17 crore.
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Force Five was not a single television show, but a syndicated series that showcased five different Anime programs once a week, dubbed into English for an American audience. The compilation was mainly shown in New England in the early 1980s: Danguard Ace aired on Mondays, Starvengers on Tuesdays, Spaceketeers on Wednesdays, Grandizer on Thursdays and Gaiking on Fridays.
In 1978, before Force Five reached American shores, Mattel released a popular series of toys called "Shogun Warriors," which were based on the characters from the five Japanese cartoons. By the time Jim Terry Productions created Force Five to show the anime programs in the United States, Mattel had lost the rights to the characters, leaving no toys available in America during the course of Force Five's run.
The syndicated anime package did, however, spark a revived interest in giant robot cartoons, paving the way for shows such as Voltron, Transformers and Challenge of the Go Bots to find receptive American audiences.
Danguard Ace ("Planetary Robot") centered on Earth's discovery of a new planet called Promete. Earth had become ravaged and almost uninhabitable due to overpopulation and a lack of natural resources, so a ship was sent to the remote outreaches of the solar system to explore the unspoiled Promete, which shared similarities with Earth's environment.
Unfortunately, the evil scientist Komisar Krell also discovered Promete, and he planned to move his own people onto the planet. After Krell attacked the first Earth ship journeying to Promete, the Earthlings built Danguard Ace to protect them from future assaults.
Danguard Ace had some parallels to the sci-fi classic Star Wars, focusing on a conflict between the good son and bad father. The hero of the story, Lieutenant Winstar, was the son of a great pilot whom he believed was dead. But in fact, Winstar's father was a prisoner of the evil Krell, who controlled the pilot's mind through a mask. Like Darth Vader, Winstar's father hid his true identity, taking instead the pseudonym Captain Mask.
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Spaceketeers followed the adventures of Princess Aurora and her band of protectors as they tried to accomplish a dangerous mission for their empress. An evil energy source from the star system of Dekos caused the once-peaceful creatures of the universe to change into evil mutants. The Empress enlisted Aurora and three spaceketeers to find and destroy the energy source.
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Spaceketeers was a dub of Starzinger, which was essentially yet another adaptation of the Chinese classic Journey to the West -- IN SPACE.
Grandizer starred Johnny Bryant, a.k.a. Orion Quest. Orion was seemingly the sole survivor of the planet Antares, which had been destroyed by Vega the Strong's flying saucer squad. Spearheading the attack was the great battle robot Grandizer, which Vega hoped to use to help him bring the entire universe under his rule. But that crafty Orion stole back Grandizer and took it to Earth, where he hid the robot and assumed a human identity. It was based off UFO Robo Grendizer.
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These were further Macekred by the British video distributor Krypton Force. Gaiking became The Protectors (with one video being somehow roped into The Formators), Starvengers became The Formators, and Spaceketeers became Sci-Bots. All of these were released as Compilation Movies.


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Day 15
We started the day off by reviewing questions that we had about Ruby with our coach Javier. After this meeting, he gave us a small problem to solve so that we could practice making classes in Ruby and also so that we can get an understanding of gaps in our knowledge that we still need to fill. We spent the morning drawing out what the problem would look like in real life, and made an attempt at making all of the classes we would need. Right after lunch we sat with Javi and reviewed our solutions with him. We were overcomplicating things, and adding functionality that was not necessary and learned the term YAGNI from Javi.
YAGNI (short for you aren't going to need it) is a principle in extreme programming that states that a programmer should not add functionality until it is deemed necessary. A very useful lesson that can be applied outside of programming as well.
Javi gave us additional suggestions and we made a second attempt before finally reviewing the problem again with Javi. To round off the week we also attended a discussion on social justice at Thoughtworks. :)
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When I first heard about the 10th anniversary reunion at my old High School I wasn't interested, until I remembered Mr Sorensen and his goddam paddle.
Things went well for me after I graduated. I went to college and qualified as a plumber and worked at that for a couple of years until I got bored. Then I went in to the Military: that was good, I travelled to places I'd never have seen and made some good buddies.
I found it hard after the Army and I've drifted from job to job since. I don't seem to be able to settle down much. I had a good relationship, but that broke up because I was told I was no good at "commitment."
I was drinking in a bar when I saw a story about the reunion in the local newspaper. It didn't make much impression on me; I just assumed I wouldn't go. What was the point? I'd drifted away from most of my High School graduation classmates; people do, don't they. I kept in touch until I went to the Army and after that I hadn't bothered.
I had a few more beers and went back to my rented room. I found it hard to get to sleep and it wasn't only because of the beer. In my mind I kept going over my schooldays, and particularly I couldn't get a certain Mr Sorensen, the English Lit teacher, out of my head.
My High School was a tough place to be. We were blue-collar kids, from mostly poor families. Nobody at home was much interested in education, and certainly not English Lit, and everyone – students and their parents – were just itching for the day they could leave school and get a job.
We were a restless bunch, especially as we got older and reckoned school had nothing to offer.
Mr Sorensen was one of a kind. You stepped out of line with him and you got your butt blistered with the paddle: period. I guess he must have paddled four or five of us every day. If you didn't do your assignments it would be over the desk for three swats. Inattention in class; two swats: late for class; two swats. There seemed to be swats for everything. He was particularly hard on kids he thought were "punks." To him a punk was the loud-mouthed, disobedient student who wouldn't be told anything.
He was always willing to help out the women teachers; they had the worst time with the punks. But, the punks calmed down once they realised that the ladies would send them to Mr Sorensen to kiss the top of his desk.
He would often paddle a boy in front of the class. It was more humiliating for the student to have his classmates looking on during the punishment and it also encouraged the others in good behaviour: you knew if you stepped out of line and it would be your turn next.
A typical class would start with collection of or handing back of assignments. That was a dangerous time; kids who didn't hand in or who had done badly were asked to stand. There would always be at least one boy, and usually more than one, on his feet. If you hadn't handed in and didn't have a legitimate excuse you were done for. If you had scored less than a C+ your butt belonged to Mr Sorensen.
The guys were lined up against the wall, facing the class. Then Mr Sorensen would get the "Attitude Adjuster" board from his desk. It was a typical paddle, just like all the others used in schools, I guess. It was maybe twelve or fourteen inches long, by three wide; shaped in an oblong. It had smoothed down sides and a handle to grip it by.
Each boy in turn was ordered to stand forward to be told, "Assume the position." To a lot of kids from other schools, "Assume the position" meant bend down and grab your ankles, but in Mr Sorensen's class it mean go to the teacher's desk and lay across it, so that your chest and stomach connected with the desk top.
We called it "kissing the desk" but no one literally did that. Once they bent over, kids were never sure where to put their arms. The solution depended on how tall you were, I think. Shorter kids folded their arms and buried their faces in them. The taller ones could reach out and hold on to the legs of the desk.
If we were wearing a jacket, Mr Sorensen would take the tail end and fold it up our back, then he'd grab the waistband of our pants and tug it hard so there was nothing much between the pants and our asses for protection. If we had no jacket, he would go straight to the pants yanking. Then, without a word, pop, pop, pop, he'd whack the paddle into the seat of your pants.
"Stand up," he would command. "Next boy."
Then, as the first boy rose from the desk, desperately wanting to rub the agony out of his butt cheeks, but not daring to admit to the teacher or his classmates he was hurting, the next boy in line would assume the position.
This went on until all the boys had blistered butts and then the lesson would begin.
Mr Sorensen swung the paddle a mighty lot, but I don't remember anyone getting swats who didn't deserve it. We knew the rules; if we kept to them our butts were safe. But if we broke the rules, then what did we expect?
I got swats so many times, I can't remember them all. But, I have to admit, without the threat of an ass whipping, I would never have done any work. The fact I graduated at all was down to the Attitude Adjuster.
The worst paddling I got from Mr Sorensen had nothing to do with the quality of my schoolwork. By the time I was eighteen, I was getting out of control. My mom and dad couldn't handle me and I was spending a lot of time on the streets with friends. Sometimes I wouldn't get home until the early hours and oftentimes, I'd be drunk.
One day the strangest thing happened. I was staggering home drunk early one Sunday morning and I was so far gone I stepped into the road in front of an oncoming car. Thank the Lord the driver wasn't as drunk as I was and he swerved to avoid hitting me. There was no traffic, so no damage was done, at least not to the car, but the driver's nerves were shattered.
I swore at the driver, as if it was the poor man's fault. As I staggered on I heard the distinct voice of Mr Sorensen. Blearily, I turned round, to see his head poking through the open driver's window. Boy, was he mad.
He drove me safely home. On Monday after school I found myself facing him in the classroom. I'd expected him to be mad, to tell me I was a punk and then to paddle my ass raw. In fact, only one of these things happened.
I knew this was not going to go as expected when he invited me to sit down. This wasn't going to be a lecture; this was going to be a conversation. He asked me about my life, what I did in my spare time and who my friends were. Nobody had ever asked me these questions before. Mom and dad always complained about my friends and what I got up to, but they never asked me "why" I did things.
Looking back, I think I was just waiting for someone to ask: I told him everything. To be honest, my life wasn't very different to those of my classmates; but some of them were coping a lot better than I was.
We talked a lot and Mr Sorensen said I needed help to identify my "priorities" and to set myself "objectives." At first, it sounded like bullshit, but as he detailed the kinds of things I should think about; such as what job I wanted to do when I left school; what I needed to do to qualify for it and so on, he began to make a lot of sense.
He also said I needed "encouragement" to meet these objectives. I needed praise when I achieved something, but also punishment when I failed. The way he put it, it seemed so clear cut. He told me to go away and make a list of priorities and objectives and take them to him and he would guide me in the appropriate way.
I readily agreed.
But, before our meeting was over, we still had to deal with my drunken misbehaviour. I had expected this and was ready to take my paddling. I had screwed up, I could have been killed, and heck, if there had been more traffic on the road, I might have killed Mr Sorensen too.
I assumed the position submissively: Mr Sorensen was entitled to do whatever he felt fit with my ass.
I hadn't expected the ferocity of the attack; Mr Sorensen was like a demon possessed. This wasn't just a pop, pop, pop, paddling; this was a full scale attack on my butt. The agony was so great I lost control of my senses: how many swats did I survive? I think it was ten, it might have been more.
I howled, like I had never screamed before. I was glad my classmates were not there to see me, but my yells were so loud, anyone still anywhere in the school building would have heard my pitiful shrieks.
At the finish I was breathless, and so was Mr Sorensen. His commitment to spanking me with that paddle was total. Still face down across the desk, I buried my head in my arms and sobbed and sobbed. After a few minutes, I was calming down a little, but my ass was burning, the pain was searing, I had never felt such agony in my life. Had he attacked me with a paddle or a hot iron?
I remember he stroked my hair, before giving me permission to stand up. I got to my feet and stumbled, but Mr Sorensen caught me before I fell.
Once I had composed myself I was allowed to leave. Later at home I pulled my pants down and looked in the mirror at my ass. Each bun was scarlet with a spot of purple in the middle. He really had blistered me. There were lines where the edge of the paddle had hit and I could tell I had had my ass properly paddled. It was the next day before I could sit down easily. My whole rump turned a lovely shade of black and blue and it was more than a week before the bruises slowly faded.
Thinking about Mr Sorensen and those days made me want to go to the reunion after all. There was quite a good attendance, and I had been mingling with some of my former classmates for some time, but there was no sign of Mr Sorensen.
I was hugely disappointed. I had simply assumed he would be there. I didn't actually know if he still taught at the school; or had moved someplace else, or, please I hope not, he had passed on. I wanted to see him again and tell him what I thought about him and his treatment of me all those years ago.
I knew Mr Sorensen was not popular among my classmates so I didn't want to let people know I was anxious to meet him again. Even these days I wanted to be one of the guys.
Eventually, I could stand it no more and asked my friend Tommy. "Yes, he's here," he said with a wry smile, "He's doing one-on-ones in his classroom."
One-on-ones? Meeting people one at a time for private conversations and who knew what else?
I made my way to the classroom, passing a guy in the corridor. It was Ricky; he had been the class genius, always acing tests. My mom told me he went to university out West somewhere. He didn't look too happy; I couldn't be certain, but there appeared to be tears behind his eyes.
I reached the classroom. From the outside it looked the same as I remember it, except for tonight at least the glass windows in the door had been covered up, so you couldn't see inside. I guess it was to give him privacy with his one-on-ones.
I raised my fist to knock on the door and hesitated. For the first time since I hatched this plan, I had my doubts. This was stupid. It was all a long time ago, I'm an adult now. We should forget the past and the paddlings and all that pain.
I knocked anyway and a confident voice responded. Apprehensively, I entered. Mr Sorensen had changed, but not much. His hair was a little thinner and grayer and his waist a little thicker, but he was the same Mr Sorensen.
He called me by my name; I was ridiculously delighted he had remembered me. "Hello, Sir," I responded.
He smiled at me. It was a genuinely welcoming smile. "Come in, how are you? Tell me everything."
Tell me everything. He had asked me, so I did. I told him about the mess my life had become in the past three or four years; how I had no structure to my life, no priorities and no objectives.
He listened passively, apparently taking in every word that I said.
"I have this list," I said, pulling paper from my pocket. He took it from me and read it carefully.
"And, I still have this," he reached over, opened the drawer in his desk and pulled out the Attitude Adjuster.
Our eyes met, we understood each other very well. There was no need for either of us to speak, except for him to say, "Assume the position."
More stories from Charles Hamilton II are on the MMSA website
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There's this perception that yogis are in a perpetual place of peace. Constantly floating on a chakra-colored cloud of consciousness. SO not true.
Yogis get angry, impatient, fearful, agitated, sad, and sometimes just downright banshee crazy.
Yogis can be unkind. Dishonest. Greedy. Envious. Think the opposite of all those beautiful notions described in the yamas (the yoga ethical guidelines), and you're at the opposite end of peace. In other words, you're a human being.
In a former life, as a business exec in the demanding high-tech industry, I welcomed yoga as a release from stress and a return to sanity. My husband welcomed my yoga practice even more—for his own sanity. When your beloved tells you, "Umm, I think it's time you went to yoga", you know you're behaving more Banshee than Buddha.
From the start, yoga transformed the way I felt, gave me glimpses of bliss. And when that peace disappeared (sometimes it didn't even last much beyond the yoga studio parking lot), I realized that I could find it again and again, by simply returning to the yoga mat. And the more I returned, the more peaceful I started to feel.
If it Weren't for Yoga . . .
We are wired to respond to life in certain ways—a result of genetics and cultural influences. Some behaviors can be modified or softened over time, but others remain unchangeable.
Thousands of Oms later, yoga hasn't really changed the way I'm wired. I'm still me. I am Not the Dalai Lama.
There are still evenings when I come home, ranting about some idiot driver on the motorway. I am capable of a heated and colorful conversation that would make a sailor blush. I'm inherently impatient. And there are also days when I look at the state of the world and I feel great depths of despair and sadness, the antithesis of peace; and I think all the yoga in the world is never going to help any of us.
Here's the difference: Pre-yoga, I would tend to respond automatically to life, responding without thinking, as my habitual thought patterns dictated my reactions to things around me. Not all automatic responses are useful, healthy, or necessary. Some are.
The difference is, with a regular yoga and meditation practice, a lot of the time (not always) I'm able to insert a pause before I react.
- Something happens (idiot swerves dangerously in front of me on the motorway).
- Micro-pause.
- I notice my habitual reaction beginning to form (anger begins to percolate).
- Pause button helps me to decide which reaction I am going to have (decide to take a deep breath, relax my iron grip on the steering wheel, unclamp my jaw, take another deep breath).
- Result: I continue my day with more ease, blood pressure is normal, anxiety level is low.
On a saintly day, I'm also able to put myself in said idiot driver's shoes and think of the kind of day they might be having. Maybe there's an emergency, maybe their life is particularly difficult today, maybe they're going through something hideous that has upset them. Most of the time though, I'm thinking maybe they just drive like an idiot, but I'll choose a peaceful reaction, because why should I join them in that idiot space, creating more anger or frustration or impatience.
This all happens in a millisecond, deciding if I'm going to react in a way that is least harmful to me, and to others. These are powerful skills for navigating through life, beyond the rectangular strip of the yoga mat, and beyond an annoying driver on the motorway.
Yoga and meditation provide techniques to help me become aware of how I live my life, and how I interact with others. Pausing to observe my emotions and thoughts, and then consciously choosing thoughts, words, or actions that are least harmful. Or not. Sometimes I know what a more peaceful outcome would be, but I'm defiant and I choose the opposite, and then I notice the consequences of my choice, and I learn from that.
Yogis may not always be in a bubble of bliss, but through yoga we learn how to choose a more joyful response to life, so that we can land more often on that chakra-colored cloud of consciousness, however long it lasts.


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I was so glad when I heard that Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize. 1st Canadian to win it, but also (still only) 13th woman. I've noticed that some of my favorite authors are Canadian women, like the late Carol Shields and Margaret Atwood, who also write fine short stories . I've only discovered them in the last 4 years and I can trace my becoming more conscious of the (female) fool's journey reading these female Canadian authors. Continue reading
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4 Benefits of Using Private Duty Home Care Software — Thehotskills
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When you're passionate about something, you work hard to make it count. That includes running caregiving services. For instance, if you offer caregiving services, you need to be skilled, be able to market your services, and use the appropriate tools.
In other words, you need a website to market your caregiving services and trained caregivers. Most importantly, you need private duty home care software such as the one provided by CareVoyant to help you in the management of your services.
Why can't you approach the caregiving business manually? First, technology is taking over, and people trust the efficiency of a technological system. Moreover, if you dream about expanding your business and serving more clients, you can't manage their records manually.
It is therefore essential to consider using private duty home care software, which is an integrated solution for your business. To demonstrate, you have employees, patients, insurance companies you're working with, and various doctors for different patients you care for.
How do you manage paperwork without stressing your employees, investors, or yourself? Indeed, you need private duty home care software.
Ways Private Home Care Software Can Help Your Facility's Operations
1. Efficient Way of Keeping Records
Suppose you have a patient name is Diana. She has a therapist, dietician, and doctors she has to see on schedule and adhere to what each advises. As the caregiver, how will you keep track of all the requirements of each doctor?
When you use private duty home care software, you can put all the details regarding Diana under one record. You then partition this record once again with each partition carrying unique data as advised by each of the three doctors.
This partitioning applies to keep records of your employees and business partners. Surprisingly, you only need a single software to record details.
2. It's an Excellent Management System
Do your patients observe appointments? When using the software, you can schedule for patients appointment, and when the date nears, you'll be alerted. Moreover, if you miss the time, you'll get a report on the same. Therefore, consider using software that will help you monitor your performance and alert you when you're about to miss a schedule.
3. It Is an Efficient Billing System
Instead of having accounting software, you can use private duty home care software. Besides this software managing your schedule and keeping records, it can generate bills for each of your client.
4. User-Friendly and Easy to Configure
Some programs are complicated and can only be used by developers or trained personnel. However, private duty home care software is designed such that even the nurses who know little IT can use it. Moreover, you can configure the software to serve your changing needs.
For instance, you might need to customize files or change other standards.
Indeed, the software makes things easier. For example, when computers were first introduced, paperwork was reduced in office. Organizations don't require large storage unit for keeping their files.
Similarly, software designed to ease your private duty home care operations is an ideal choice. Moreover, you'll have a support system that will train you on how to use the software.
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Limited Self-Control, Obesity and the Loss of Happiness
33 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2007
Date Written: July 2007
Obesity has become a major health issue. Research in economics has provided important insights as to how technological progress reduced the relative price of food and contributed to the increase in obesity. However, the increased availability of food might well have overstrained will power and led to suboptimal consumption decisions relative to people's own standards. We propose the economics of happiness as an approach to study the phenomenon. Based on proxy measures for experienced utility, it is possible to directly address whether certain observed behavior is suboptimal and therefore reduces a person's well-being. It is found that obesity decreases the well-being of individuals who report limited self-control, but not otherwise.
Keywords: obesity, revealed preference, self-control problem, subjective well-being
JEL Classification: D12, D91, I12, I31
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