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IN THE TALL GRASS. Country, Canada. Director: Vincenzo Natali. Screenwriter: Vincenzo Natali, based on the novella by Stephen King and Joe Hill. Cast: Laysla De Oliveira, Avery Whitted, Patrick Wilson, Will Buie, Jr. Harrison Gilbertson, Rachel Wilson. Runtime: 101 minuets. Release Date: October 4, 2019. On Netflix.
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From its opening sequence the film's premise follows the same as the one in Children of the Corn in both story and original movie with the sole exception that while that one consisted of a forgotten little place overrun by children who worship some god of the underworld, this time, there are no people around but a strange expanse of impossibly tall grass in which a strange rock, possibly the remnants of a meteorite, stands still but gleams in malevolent energy eager to meet the unsuspecting for a little fun in blood sacrifice.
The unsuspecting are a set of two families. The first, a brother and sister duo, Cal and Becky (Avery Whitted and Laysla De Oliveira), who stop while on the way to San Diego because Becky, who is pregnant and needs to relieve herself, has just heard the cries of a boy lost in the middle of the tall grass. Against her better judgement, and because she also overhears what seems to be the boys mother (Rachel Wilson) telling the boy to not to call anyone in, she and Cal set into the grass to locate the boy, and soon realize that time and distance seems to be playing tricks on them. What seemed to be a few feet now seems to have stretched farther out, and soon, both she and Cal are hopelessly lost in this never ending sea of green. However, the movie doesn't limit itself to people lost within grass: soon Becky encounters Ross (Patrick Wilson), who's also searching for his family, while Cal meets the boy, Tobin (Will Bule, Jr., a young actor with a striking resemblance to Elijah Wood at the start of his career some 20 years ago). Tobin at first seems a bit shifty. Remember, this is the Stephen King universe. Kids in his stories can be either preternaturally self-reliant and thus, trustworthy, or basically the Devil himself and must be avoided at all costs. Tobin provides some insight into what might be happening behind the plates of grass, which then cranks the story up a notch into weirdness. It all comes to a head when Becky's boyfriend Travis (Harrison Gilbertson) also finds his way into the endless meadows as he searches for her. Eventually, all the characters converge into one somewhat open area, and Ross reveals he's not the nice man he once may have been before he entered the grassy field. Time bends, becomes elastic, and then all hell breaks loose once the power behind the stone jutting from the ground takes its hold on the hapless cast.
For the most, In the Tall Grass is pretty effective in establishing a streamlined version of common King tropes. You will have tragic, subservient wives meeting gruesome ends. You'll have the plucky heroine who tries her best to manage her way into the nightmare she's literally walked into. You have your couple of untrustworthy characters who seem to be prey to a larger power — in Cal, you have the brother who loves his sister a bit too much, and in Ross, the archetypical father-villain who in Patrick Wilson finds the perfect actor as a handsome man with the winning smile and a glint of crazy just behind the eyes. Some of the inclusion of multiple timelines seem to exist only in an arbitrary fashion, but if you don't care about too much logic you should be able to enjoy the premise well. Where the story's thin premise buckles at the seams is when it presents the creatures haunting the field, and the curious drawings on the rock. It's a common trop In King's work, to show the monster in the closet; on cinema, however, less is always more, and omitting this detail from the story would have made it a bit more chilling. As it stands, this is an above average piece of work, with handsome cinematography and solid acting, but not a tremendously compelling work of horror.


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New Tools for Small Business Owners
Google has created Google My Business, a one-stop shop for small business owners looking to increase their visibility within Google search, Google Maps, and Google+. Users will also be able to access their applications in one place.
In order to avoid the need to make duplicate entries while still providing information across all Google products, users will only need to enter their information one time and it will populate into all of Google's services. TechCrunch reported that to create ease of use and rival Facebook "owners can post news, events, photos and other updates they want shared with customers."
Exploring "Google My Business"
Let's jump right in and take a look at the updates. As soon as you login you will be guided through a tour of the new updates and instructions on how to interact with the platform.
June 16, 2014 by Ashley Zeckman
About The Author:Ashley Zeckman
Ashley Zeckman is the Director of Marketing for Benovate, a Minneapolis based health management company. She is responsible for the digital marketing strategy for the organization which includes search engine optimization, social media, and content marketing. She also provides guidance on communications best practices and on the communications support available for each client's unique business needs and budget.Read More
Local Area Code on Google+ Local Page
Using your local area code phone number as your primary phone number on your Google+ Local page is considered a best practice. The area code of the phone number should match the area code/codes traditionally associated with your city of location. This may seem obvious, but the local search engine results reveal that some businesses take a wrong turn here and publish a toll free number, instead. Alternatively, they might publish a cell phone number or call tracking number with a different area code.
Here is a screenshot of a business which has done this correctly, publishing a 505 area code phone number consistent with the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico:
Google allows you to enter a secondary number (such as a toll free number) when creating your listing. This is especially important for businesses like hotels who receive calls from all over the world and want their guests to be able to make a charge-free phone call to book a room. Just be sure that, when you create your listing, you are putting the local area code number in the primary number field.
Source: Moz.com
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Will They Find Your Business?
The internet is a big place, but when people are looking for a local business, search engines and internet yellow pages help them focus on the businesses in a much narrower geographic area. A quick statistic to help put this in perspective: Of the over 10 billion unique searches done each month in the U.S., 40% have local intent. People want to find businesses that are nearby, easy to locate, and open when they need them, and they use local web listings found in destinations like Google, Yahoo, & Bing to find them. With over 15.7 billion local searches performed each year and over 62 million navigation devices, it is essential the information displayed about your business is accurate and up-to-date.
Local business listings help your customers find you and generate leads from new online marketing sources. Local business listings show up in search results, on mobile map results, on mobile searches, and in mobile applications for your stores' local customers! Many of these mobile searches are done while customers are already out and about, actively searching for your products and services, so it is the optimal time to connect with and engage them!
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Benefits of Using Facebook Places
With over 1 billion users, Facebook is perhaps one of the best channels for marketing your products on the internet. Facebook Places, which is a location based application, is a new addition to the Facebook apps list and a potential marketing tool for small businesses. Developed on the lines of check-in apps like Foursquare, Gowalla, and Yelp, Facebook Places is a new location-based check-in app that can be used by Facebook users through their smartphones. Besides users, small businesses can also turn this app into a marketing tool and use it to their advantage.
Using the Facebook Places tool for internet marketing is highly beneficial for businesses, especially those targeting local markets.
Free word-of-mouth advertising – One of the most effective forms of marketing is word-of-mouth advertising, which is being kept alive through the social networking sites in this digital age. Facebook Places is one such tool for advertising, which businesses can also use to encourage customers to share their experiences and opinions about them. The best part is that all a business has to do is just put in some effort to create the Places page, without having to spend thousands of dollars that would otherwise be required for advertising.
Target local audience – Being a social networking site, Facebook allows businesses to reach out to the global audience or their local audience through location based advertising, depending on the regions they provide services in. Facebook Places, however, is a great tool for small businesses that target customers in a specific location.
Get more customers – When customers use Facebook Places to check-in and tell their friends about their where they are , a number of other Facebook users are also informed about it through the customers' status updates. In addition to updating the details of their location, Facebook users can also tag their friends who are with them at the specified location. This in turn will lead to more number of people knowing about your business, resulting in more number of potential customers for you.
Boost sales – More number of customers means more sales for your business just by digital word-of –mouth advertising. Also, when you advertise about the special offers and discounts, more number of people would check-in and visit your restaurant or store to get the benefits, which also increases your sales greatly.
Facebook Places technology still needs to catch up with the advanced technology of Foursquare and Gowalla. However, small business owners should stick to using this tool for internet marketing and tap as much potential as they can on Facebook, which is used by millions of users across the world.
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73% Lose Trust in Brands Due to Inaccurate Local Business Listings
When an online local listing for a business is incorrect, who's to blame? The business owner? The search engine? The competition?
Regardless of fault, the majority of people (73 percent) say they lose trust in the local business when it happens. And 67 percent say the same if they get lost due to faulty location information. This, according to recent survey data released by Placeable.
"It is vital that multi-location businesses preserve customer trust by ensuring absolute accuracy in their online location information. Anything less makes the business vulnerable to a constant, ongoing erosion of its brand," Placeable said in its report. "Brands that fail to ensure the accuracy of search engine location data run the risk of not only missing out on new customers, but jeopardizing their relationships with existing customers as well."
Even when the business listing is incorrect in directories like Yelp, nearly a third of consumers say they blame the brand.
Having an accurate listing is especially vital given research findings that show 71 percent of survey respondents look up and confirm the location of a local business before going to it for the first time.
April 8, 2014 by Jessica Lee
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Allianz is keeping an eye out for potential acquisitions as it looks to grow its market share in non-life insurance, according to group chief executive Oliver Bäte.
Speaking to the Financial Times, Bäte noted the German insurance group's historic caution about doing large acquisitions, but did not rule out doing deals in the future.
He told the paper: "When I analyse some of these economics, I ask myself, why are we so super-coy?
"We need to continue to build out our market share in property and casualty insurance."
However, commenting on the mergers and acquisitions wave sweeping the global insurance industry, Bäte noted that some deals are done for "stupid reasons".
He added that with the current high valuations, it would take an "alignment of the stars" for the right deal to come along.
Bäte's comments closely follow the collapse of Swiss insurer Zurich's £5.6bn attempt to take over UK general insurer RSA.
Some commentators have suggested that, with Zurich out of the way, Allianz might be one of the companies interested in buying RSA.
Bäte took over as chief executive of Allianz on 7 May this year, replacing Michael Diekmann.


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Stephen Dunstan, Research Surveyor for MARINElife
Westbound: Wind NW force 1-3
Eastbound: Wind NW force 5-7
Cetaceans and Seals:
Harbour Porpoise Phocoena phocoena 10
Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus 3
Red-throated Diver Gavia stellata 3
Great Northern Diver Gavia immer 10
Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis 21
Gannet Morus bassanus 3
Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis 10
Common Scoter Melanitta nigra 59
Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis 1
Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus 5
Common Gull Larus canus 24
Herring Gull Larus argentatus 287
Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus 92
Little Gull Larus minutus 3
Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla 140
Unidentified large gull sp. 80
Black Guilletmot Cepphus grylle 3
Guillemot Uria aalge 172
Razorbill Alca torda 71
Unidentified auk sp. 117
Other waterbirds recorded in Carlingford Lough:
Cormorant/Shag roost c.350
Herring Gull Larus argentatus roost c.300
As I walked onto the boat at Heysham it was still
dark but after breakfast it was in near perfect conditions as the
ship, left with flat light and very little wind. These were
excellent viewing conditions for Harbour Porpoise and sure enough
two and then a singleton were observed off Fleetwood. Leaving
Morecambe Bay, several flocks of Common Scoter headed south,
possibly still migrating en route to join the large gatherings off
The winds picked up a little heading towards the Isle of Man making cetacean detection difficult. There were very few birds to be seen in Manx waters though there was a single Red-throated Diver.
Nearing the Irish coast conditions returned to flat calm and a further three pods of Harbour Porpoise were seen, including one of five animals. Soon after the bird highlight of the journey followed with a group of nine magnificent Great Northern Diver on the water together. After docking I walked to my hotel and my attention was drawn to a spectacular gathering of c400 roosting Pied Wagtail in a tree on the main street in Warrenpoint.
Friday morning was much breezier, and the captain and crew joked with me that Marinelife surveys on the Anglia Seaways always brought the gales in. This ruled out cetacean observations, but the birdlife was not without interest. A few Black Guillemot, another Great Northern Diver and a Long-tailed Duck were all seen as we left the lough behind.
Beyond the Isle of Man the first and only Little Gull of the trip, three adults, were seen near the Walney windfarm. The light went before we entered Morecambe Bay and I called a halt to what had been an enjoyable and quite productive survey.
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Operation Mind Control – Walter Bowart (1978)
Operation Mind Control
Harold Saive
The CIA – The Making and Unmaking of a Killer
This is the most terrifying story ever to emerge from the United States. Walter Bowart has uncovered a huge government "cryptocracy" dedicated to controlling and manipulating human minds. Through hypnosis and drugs, ordinary citizens become CIA zombies: human computers, spies, trained assassins with no control over or consciousness of their actions. Only unexplained memory gaps, or a separate personality which emerged on a trigger cue, showed the victim that something was amiss.
Bowart's devastating account includes top secret documents cold-bloodedly outlining the cryptocracy's programme, and startling new evidence to link Lee Harvey Oswald, James Earl Ray and Sirhan Sirhan with Operation Mind Control
CIA Secret Experiments
A National Geographic Documentary
One of the best documentaries exposing top secret government experiments in mind control is National Geographic's CIA Secret Experiments. To view a five-minute trailer of this disturbing, yet incredibly important video visit the first link below. For the entire 45-minute film see the second link. For an even more revealing documentary on the same topic by the History Channel, click here.
VIDEO: CIA Secret Experiments Trailer
Here's how the film is described on the National Geographic website at the first link above:
"It's the height of the Cold War and the United States government is desperate to combat the spread of Communism. The CIA launches a highly classified, top secret research program into the covert use of biological and chemical agents. In simulated attacks on enemy populations, entire cities in America are contaminated with bacteria, exposing millions of Americans to germ warfare. But the real focus of the research is on mastering the art of mind control.
"Psychiatrists at top academic institutions work under secret contract with the agency. Psychiatric patients, prisoners, even unwitting members of the public are exposed to a startling array of experiments designed to facilitate interrogations, induce amnesia and program in new behavior. Every psychological technique is explored, including hypnosis, electroshock therapy and lethal cocktails of drugs. What was the extent of these brainwashing experiments? How did the CIA become involved in such far-reaching and disturbing research? Join us as National Geographic presents: CIA Secret Experiments."
This powerful National Geographic video documents how for decades, top secret government projects worked virtually non-stop to perfect means of controlling the human mind. Though for many years the government denied that these projects even existed, the details have long been preserved in thousands of pages of now declassified government documents reluctantly released through the Freedom of Information Act. LSD and electroshock therapy in huge doses given to unsuspecting citizens are only a part of this unbelievable program.
CIA Secret Experiments blows the lid off years of chilling experiments, drawing on the above-mentioned declassified documents and interviews with some of the victims. Hear from John Marks, the author of In Search of the Manchurian Candidate, who originally broke the story of the CIA's abuses by unraveling the mysteries contained in the declassified documents. Learn how many of the most important records pertaining to the mind control experiments were destroyed by the director of the CIA in an attempt to prevent the details from ever being known.
The projects involved brutal, at times lethal experiments on thousands of unsuspecting citizens in direct defiance of law, all ethical codes, and basic human rights. Interviews with top psychiatrists, lawyers, and victims send chills up the spine. U.S. intelligence agencies spent millions on these mind control projects with a goal of creating programmable human spies. A former head of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Ewen Cameron, is one of many highly respected doctors who erased the personalities of thousands of unsuspecting victims, while many in the profession simply turned a blind eye.
For an abundance of reliable, verifiable information further describing these and other top secret mind control programs and their impact on our world, see our Mind Control Information Center at this link. For an excellent two-page summary of the top secret government mind control projects, including numerous, verifiable footnotes, see this link.
You can help to stop these abuses by sharing this information with your friends and colleagues and bringing this crucial information to the attention of the media and our political representatives. By working together, we can and will build a brighter future for ourselves and for future generations.
What you can do:
- Explore an abundance of information about secret government experiments in our comprehensive Mind Control Information Center at this link.
- For an excellent two-page summary of secret mind control projects, click here.
- For revealing excerpts of key declassified mind control documents, click here.
- Read summaries of reliable major media articles on the CIA secret experiments and other aspects of mind control available here.
- Inform your media and political representatives of this important information on secret government experiments. To contact those close to you, click here. Urge them to bring greater public awareness to the topic of mind control and testing on unsuspecting citizens.
- Spread this news on secret government experiments to your friends and colleagues. Share this article on key news websites using the "Share" icon on this page, so that we can fill the role at which the major media is sadly failing. Together, we can make a difference.
Operation Mind Control Book Review
(Amazon) July 4, 2005 Format: Paperback
This is for those wanting a more than 2-line review of Walter Bowart's "Operation Mind Control."
For whatever reason this book was not widely publicized nor advertised when it first came out during my high school years. I read a lot then and this book certainly would have been the type I'd wanted to read. OMC was published in 1978. In "the author's note" Bowart describes his book as "an excercise in citizens' intelligence" because he like many authr's Bowart cites in his bibliography [including but not in entire: John Marks ["The Search for the Manchurian Candidate"], Lincoln Lawrence["Were We Controlled?"], Donald Bain ["The Control of Candy Jones"] expressed "shock and outrage" over govenment abuse of our [US] people.
Below is a brief synopsis of the "Contents" of "Operation Mind Control"…
This was written by Richard Condon who wrote the 1959 novel, "The Manchurian Candidate."
CH 1. "The Crytptorian Candidate"
Discusses the concept of government mind control such as the use of drugs [including LSD], behavior modification, various frequency of sound, hypnosis and other "psycho-weapons." [Note: this book was published 2 years after both Watergate was exposed and also, the Senate's Church commitee had dredged up many ways the CIA had run afoul of the law & one part dealt with a subcommitee dealing with the MKULTRA scandal].
The author discusses how he came about to write this book & later put an ad in the mag "Soldier of Fortune" about possible military victims of gov't mind control. After sifting thru the alledgedly obvious cranks he further interwiewed those who had convincing stories. Bowart discusses the concept of possible Manchurian candidates.
CH. 2 "Only One Mind For My Country"
Discusses the case history of former Air Force "box pusher" [who scored very high in several aptitude tests]named David. David awakes in a hospital where doctors tell him he'd attempted suicide. He discusses later being involved in clandestine operations where for years he had no recall. At first all he recalled about his Vietnam experience is having fun at the beach with 2 other people & no military recall. Over time he recalls scenes that very much seem like the island scenes of the compound in the 2004 version of the movie "Manchurian Candidate." He believes the alledged "suicide attempt" [which he denies attempting] was put on record to discredit him should he later recall events.
CH. 3 "The Mind Laundry Myth"
Discusses the case hitory of Vietnam POW George E. Smith who was in the Green Berets. Also discussed is the concept of Korean/Red China/Communist "brainwashing" where the victim is broken down psychologically & once the mind is "empty" it is refilled with whatever the brainwasher wants. This is illustrated by the story of Francis Gary Powers [and others] who was allegedly "brainwashed" in Korea [others in Vietnam, Russia] Discussian of brainwashing techniques that the Communists use versus the Western Model [slow vs faster with adjunct of drugs, electoshock for example]
CH. 4 "Without Knowledge Or Consent"
Hypnotist George Estabrooks techniques of mind control thru OSS [later CIA] on unwitting soldiers & later US & other countries citizens. The various uses of hypnosis combined with uses of drugs or shock in some cases is discussed as how it is used in the concept of mind control tests on unwitting "volunteers." The "war" against Communism thru mind control now becomes "a private war within."
CH. 5 "Pain-Drug Hypnosis"
Various uses of drugs [barbituates, nonbarbituate sedatives, calmatives, amphetamines & finally "conscious expanding" LSD] use for mind control discussed. Abbie Hoffman & Timothy Leary's stories are discussed as are Sandoz lab's [where LSD was "discoverd" association with CIA. The heroin addiction of many Vietnam GI's and later the "voluntary" participation in the drug BZ[10 X stronger than LSD 25] by soldiers at Edgewood Arsenal. are discussed.
The government becomes more interested in not only the mind control of individuals but populations. Also, other biological weapons are discussed.
CH 6. "The Guinea Pig Army"
Discusses how in 1975 the public [tho in reality most news sources heavily censored this info or never reported it at all] learns of what was the MKULTRA files being destroyed & how well over 100 subprojects dealt with gov't research on citizens of the US [also at least one was in Canada {not mentioned here}: the story of Dr Ewen Camereon]
CH 7. "The MKULTRANS"
Richard Helms DCI of the CIA and the various MK projects including MKULTRA, MKSEARCH, BLUEBIRD, ARTICHOKE, MKDELTA, etc are revealed but highly censored is discussed. A brief story about the California Medical Facility in Vacaville is discussed. Basically the CIA wanted to find out if & how it could control our minds.
CH 8. "The Mata Hari of Mind Control"
Discusses the story of CIA Mind Control story of "courier" Candy Jones.
CH 9. Discussion of of the CIA also mind controls their own. Discusses briefly Wild Bill Donovan of the OSS & the Dulles brothers and the concepts of the US cryptocracy & the military industrial complex & how these relate to mind control & the control the US gov't thru various types of propaganda and mis-& dis-information. The cryptocracy engages scientists to do covert research engage in covert control & create the ideal of national security to enslave the US citizens with "Operational Mind Control,the ultimate technology of secrecy and control."
CH 10. "Brave New World in a Skinner Box"
The cryptocracy meets behavior modification.
CH 11. "A School For Assassins"
The cryptocracy searches for the best killers: they look for the passive-aggressive types & desensitize them to gore & mayhem. Watson assists the cryptocracy with creating the model in a series of lectures. One of these experiments–Project Camelot–[the demise of Chile's President Salvadore Allende] is an example of creating such assassins who will kill on demand. [Allende was overthrown in a CIA sponsored coup who killed himself after his palace was set afire by recruited assassins.]
CH 12. "The Four Faces of a Zombie"
A trained "multiple zombie-state killer named Luis Castillo is discussed in one theory of the JFK assassination. The connection to the JFK is debatable but what was fascinating was the discussion of how the various zombie states were fleshed out with various word commands.
CH 13. "The Lone Nuts"
Discusses how accused killers Lee Harvey Oswald, Sirhan Sirhan, & James Earl Ray acted under various depths of hypnosis and/or truth serums is interesting/chilling. The CIA has fingerprints throughout this chapter as well.
CH 14. " The Ignored Confessions"
Jack Ruby, Dorothy Kilgallen [who interviwed Ruby in his cell] talk & die under cloudy circumstances as does Professor[former oswald friend & intelligence agent] George de Mohrenschildt's dies mysteriously & also after telling his story. de Morenschildt had also been subjected to mind control drugs and electric shock.[?]
CH 15. "Another Hypno-Patsy?"
M L King's death & cover-up.
CH 16. "Confession By Automatic Writing"
RFK's assassination by Sirhan Sirhan & the assassin's strange behavior following under hypnosis & alledged writings possibly planted in Sirhan's home?
CH 17 "The Patriotic Assassin"
First discusses how the word assassin came to be.Then how the NSA uses this model to create assassins with its black ops & how the CIA is the "whipping post" of the NSA. Chilling interview of how they use ultrasonic & electronic manipulation of the brain so the assassin remembers nothing unless cued by the handler. Discusses how Presidents will obey their handlers wishes or face the same as JFK.
CH 18. "Deep Probe"
Jose Delgado & electronic brain stimulation & his desire for a "psycho-civilised society." Remote control of the brain. Brain implants.
CH 19. "From Bionic Woman to Stimulated Cat"
Lincoln Lawrence & RHIC-EDOM: Radio Hypnotic Intra-Cerebral Control-Electronic Dissolution of Memory. The concept of sleeper assassins is discussed
CH 20. "The Engines of Security"
Summarizes the cryptocracies want/"need" to control the minds of society.
Some of the book is outdated but this book is often used as background in more recent works on the subject of mind control. The book is diificult to find & expect to pay even more than $100 for a copy in any condition. It took years to find one for a little more than half that price. The book is worth reading if you can find a copy of it. Hope this helps.


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Delivery Hero is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Python to join the Logistics team to help in creating a fast, reliable and transparent delivery experience. You will be developing services and algorithms that connect riders and restaurants to hundreds of thousands of customers every day. If you are a creative problem solver who is hungry for a new adventure, an international workplace is waiting for you in the center of Berlin!
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A Lurgan-based stationery firm is to create 20 new jobs with an investment of over €581,000
Enterprise Stationery Ltd is being supported by Invest NI which has provided |€69,000 through its Job Fund as part of the company's €751,000 expansion.
Invest NI's chief executive Alastair Hamilton said the news showed the fund could help companyies grow, despite the gloomy economic climate.
The firm manufactures and supplies bespoke filing stationery and plans to develop its business over the next three years by expanding its workforce, enhancing its product range and targeting new customers in the UK, Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe.
Enterprise Stationery currently employs 88 people and is said to hold 40% of the market share for document filing stationery in the UK and Ireland.
Its managing director Paul O'Neill said: "We want to increase our market share by providing a solutions-based approach to meet client needs for electronic traceability, whilst providing the traditional filing capability.
"To diversify and develop our product range and marketing activities we need more staff. We've been very pleased with the quick and easy process of applying for, and receiving, assistance to create these new jobs through Invest NI's Jobs Fund."
Invest NI's Jobs Fund has a budget of €22 million, with the aim of supporting the creation of 4,000 jobs by March 2014.
Mr Hamilton said: "Enterprise Stationery is the latest company to benefit from our Jobs Fund which exists to help companies create employment in this difficult economic climate.
"The company has recognised that long-term viability will be enhanced by diversifying and adding value to its current product range. It is investing in developing an electronic tracking dimension for its stationery products and in an archiving and retrieval service using new technology. This will open up many more opportunities for the company to sell to both existing and new customers."


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Annual event also pays tribute to Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains
Tribute to Chris Cornell: Best of the Northwest
When: July 20 at 9 p.m.
Where: Rickshaw Theatre
Tickets: $20 at chriscornell.ca, $25 at the door
1. Chris Cornell, Soundgarden and the sounds of the great Pacific Northwest. Though originally inspired by the death of Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell, the annual event also pays tribute to other Pacific Northwest bands. Seattle's Washed in Black does Pearl Jam, while Vancouver's Facelift gives it up for Alice in Chains.
2. Outshined. Seattle's Outshined will perform songs spanning Cornell's career, including his bands Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, his solo work — and, of course, Soundgarden. Civilian, another local act, is devoted to Audioslave (Cornell's early-2000s band with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello).
3. Superfan/tribute organizer Joan Frias. "I may well have heard Soundgarden growing up, but the first time I was really touched, I was in college studying economics in Manila," Frias tells us. "I was working on a paper one night, suffering from a bit of writer's block and I heard the chorus to Black Hole Sun (from the band's 1993 album Superunknown) for the first time. That ethereal melody entered my soul and has remained there ever since. Something in the tune got me writing. I was immediately hooked." This is Frias' third Chris Cornell tribute, having produced the first one within a month of the singer's May 2017 passing. Perhaps most impressively, she has claimed the url chriscornell.ca.
4. There's art, too. Local artists are contributing murals, T-shirt designs and more.
5. Music therapy. After paying for overhead, Frias and her co-producer Derek Lundblad (who also plays in Civilian) are donating the proceeds to the Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program through Seattle-based non-profit Childhaven.


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The following information serves as an official application for entry in to the 7th Annual Miss Tattoo NZ Competition, to take place at the NZ Tattoo and Art Expo on the 13th of April 2019
Wardrobe Guidelines:
The Miss Tattoo New Zealand Competition consists of three wardrobe changes, during which each contestant will be judged in the following categories; personality, poise, and overall appearance.
Round 1: Street wear/Casual – this is an introduction to who you are, casual fun, which will be accompanied with basic questions such as: Tell us a little about you, name, occupation etc.
Round 2: Personality Plus – This shows us who you are! Costume fun, open to show us all about you! Are you a mum? A baker? A fitness addict? Questions in this round will be about your outfit or theme, to give you a chance to explain to us who you are. We want to get the judges to know who you are and what makes you special.
Round 3 – Show us your tats!!! – This is open again to wear whatever shows your tattoos the most! Be a swim suit or bikini? Hot pants and a crop top? Show us your beautiful ink. This round is so the judges can see your work, does it flow together? is it quality work etc. (short break while judges convene, winner announced)
An evening gown for prize giving is encouraged.
Please read the following Wardrobe conditions before returning entries:
Contestants are expected to provide their own costumes.
It's a family event, lets keep things that way. Tattoo round typically a 2 piece bikini, the judges need to see your artwork.
While we will provide changing facilities, contestants are responsible for providing their own mirrors/any other such item required in preparing for the event.
Miss Tattoo NZ and The International Tattoo & Art Expo take no responsibility for lost or stolen items at the event, please keep an eye on your belongings at all times.
2018 Top 3- from Left to right, Hope 3rd place, Sarah 1st place and Jenn 2nd place.
Prizes are not finalized yet, however will include
Cash money
1st $500
2nd $300
3rd $200
Photoshoots with Robbie Cancian
Vouchers from sponsors and other goodies.
Judges TBC
Images from last years event
– we will be running the same format however kicking off later in the day around 5pm and into the night with entertainment between rounds.
Etiquette Policy
The Miss Tattoo NZ competition is a celebration of the beauty of the tattooed female form. Although the audience is generally expected to be adults, the family-friendly nature of the venue means that the event is open to all ages. This competition is designed to be a classy and tasteful aspect of a larger tattoo convention. Appropriate behaviour is expected of our contestants for the entirety of the event.
For this reason, we have created the following regulations for those
participating in this event. The Miss Tattoo NZ competition expects and requires the following rules of etiquette to be adhered to by all participants. Failure to abide by these rules, as judged by the staff of Miss Tattoo NZ competition, may be grounds for immediate disqualification from the event.
Public nudity is prohibited.
Visible intoxication during the event is prohibited.
Visible intoxication during the entire Expo is prohibited.
Inappropriate fraternizing with the judges is prohibited.
Apparel must be appropriate for a family event. (See above)
Obscene or offensive behaviour or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Rules and Regulations
The Miss Tattoo Competition requires that the following conditions should be met by all applicants to qualify as a contestant for Miss Tattoo New Zealand 2017. Failure to meet these conditions will be based on the judgment and sole discretion of competition staff.
The Miss Tattoo 2017 Competition is only open to females.
Entrants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration.
You must be Kiwi or Living in New Zealand
Entrants must have their body tattooed. – It's a Tattoo pageant – if you're not sure ask via email or the page with images.
If the amount of tattoo coverage you have on your body is up for debate, your eligibility to participate will be at the sole discretion of the organisers.
The odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received.
Competition rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.
Information for contestants:
There is no application fee for advanced entry into this competition.
Please include the following along with your signed entry documents:
Entrants are required to fill out the following and send it back with at least 3 images So we can see your art work, more images is ok! We'l also use them for promoting you as part of the event and for the peoples choice ( if you choose to enter) on the website
Just copy and paste into a new email to email@example.com – subject "Miss Tattoo"
Model and Media Release
As a participant in The Miss Tattoo NZ Competition:
I, ______________________, do authorize, The Miss Tattoo New Zealand Competition and The International Tattoo and Art Expo, the irrevocable right to use my name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, photograph, and video footage in all forms and in all media and all manners, any restriction as to changes or alterations (including but not limited to composite or distorted representations or derivative works in any medium) for advertising, video broadcast, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the photograph(s) and/or video footage or finished versions incorporating the photograph(s) and/or video footage, including written copy that may be created and appear in connection with these.
Show information can be found here –> https://www.tattooextravaganza.nz/
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Toy manufacturers face enormous pressure to succeed this time of year. Having the top toy of the season can make or break an entire year. That pressure may contribute to situations where an unsafe toy is manufactured and sold before the danger it poses can really be understood. For those looking to buy gifts for a child this year, it is easy to assume that toy makers or federal regulators have taken the proper steps to ensure that the products on the shelves are safe. That assumption is, sadly, unsupported by the weight of history.
5 things to know about motorcycle defects
With Groundhog Day in the rear-view mirror, better weather for riding your motorcycle is in sight.
10 worst toys of 2016 announced
Since January of 2015 there have been at least 19 toy models involving 800,000 units recalled in the U.S. because of safety issues. Now Toysafety.org recently announced its "10 Worst Toys of 2016." The list offers toys whose dangers range from suffocation to eye injury to strangulation.
Worried your medical device could get hacked? 3 tips to avoid injury.
It seems like something out of a science fiction movie - the main character in the midst of making a major decision clutches his chest and keels over. It appears he had a heart attack, but further examination reveals that the main character of this story had a medical device that was hacked by his arch nemeses. The arch nemeses gained access to the medical device and caused the heart attack, diabetic shock or other medical emergency.
Dangerous furniture a real risk to children
When thinking about a child's room, many will think of toys, games and general clutter. Wanting things to have a place, many parents also buy children's furniture, including dressers and bookshelves. What many do not realize, though, is that unsecured furniture poses a real risk to children.


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I couldn't imagine a better teacher for our daughter Karuna to have learned the flute with. Karuna began learning with Vicky when she was four years old and Vicky's unique, steady and progressive approach, using traditional techniques such as preparatory rice spitting and a wooden stick model flute to begin with, was the perfect introduction. It ensured a stable foundation was laid for later playing and practice. Vicky is gentle and patient. Her background knowledge and experience of yoga gives her an extra insight into the importance of posture and breathing and she is excellently placed to teach these skills. Karuna has learned the Suzuki method with Vicky and Vicky's style complements Suzuki philosophy perfectly. Her group lessons are steady and well taught and fun for the children. Above all Vicky is a very kind teacher and this means her students love their lessons and love her. I could not recommend her highly enough as a flute teacher for children.
Sophia Gunther


text: Anwar \a-nwar, an-war\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Anwar), is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Anwar is "light". Most familiar as a man's name borne by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. Baby names that sound like Anwar are Annora, Anorah and Anora. Other similar baby names are Anwen, Andri, Andre, Andra, Andere, Andera and Anitra.


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How to Donate Uterus
Guys let us discuss on "Uterus Donation", and "How to Donate Uterus for Money" yes here you will able to get all the donating / selling information of this body part. Dear here I will mention some important points, by which the total topic will be dependable, these are-
- How to donate uterus for money!!!
- Donate uterus to science.
- How much money is a uterus worth.
- Can I donate my womb!!!
Now, without wasting your time I am coming going inside the topic. Friends, do you guys clearly have any idea that what uterus is, so, let me to explain it before first, uterus refers to the womb, yes, accurse of belongs to a lady, the term uterus is basically used for the medical and biological contexts.
Now, what Womb/Uterus Donation is _ the uterus donation refers to uterine transplant; women can donate or can sell for money their wombs several years after she had gone through menopause. Basically, this is needed for mankind, cause you know that there are many couples or ladies those who wants to have a baby, but for any problems like problems of egg production, problems to attach sexually or in periods like I said egg production and for some other problems they can't to fulfill their this wish. But if there any lady donates her eggs or womb, then she will be able to get the baby. Let's see how!!!! Now, let's come to the point that how to donate uterus or sell it to get money.
Look, these steps and procedures are legal, so people must not to get any afraid to do this. And if they are getting afraid for the government law, then they can do confirm it finally, that it has passed in their country or not.
Look, these kinds of activities are very sensational and emotional so to take care of these steps are very important for "donate or sell the uterus/womb or the eggs".
- At first be careful that you and your opposites both parties have confirmed the legal representation. In that the financial and comparison also includes, make sure you both are going with a legal contract, considering a third party is not a bad idea, but he/she must be trustful.
- Remain anonymous. It is really better, that you both will not know each other, most of the cases held in this manner. But your opposite will must get your technical reports such as blood group, and clear medical test to make it confirm that you are disease free, eye color, hair color and ect like that as required in other body part selling to make get the confirmation certificate of taking your womb, they also can ask for some additional information like hobby, education ect. But note, the personal contact information will not be shared.
- Then after the both parties agree, they can meet with each other, but also with the both side interest.
- You have to synchronize your cycle, this is important in this line for various causes.
- You should to take birth control pills for synchronizing your menstrual cycle with that of recipient.
- Then you should to receive the additional mediations by injections.
- This is totally a very sophisticated and punctual process, so whenever the doctor will give you the time of injecting or for appointment that you have to obtain very strictly.
- You will have frequent ultrasounds; this is the part for monitoring the process.
- In this last procedure your eggs will be removed, and on that day you will need someone to be with you for going home, cause in that time you will be given anesthesia and the eggs will be taken through your vagina by using the ultrasound guide technique. This procedure will take near about 30 minutes.
So, that was the procedure for donating a uterus. But friends, as this is not a little concept, so if anyone trying to do it then she should to observe and search more for it to get a very clear idea.
Yes you also can sell it, like all do sell it, very rare are that donates, and as this is not a kind of kidding so you will be able to earn a good amount of money. And as a question that how much money is a uterus worth, in that case it depends, but basically you can aspect a minimum amount of 8000$$$ more or less.
So, friends hope that it was helpful to give you at least a minimum idea about uterus donations.
Thanks for reading feel free get suggestions.


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Li'l Spur was a gorgeous yearling gelding who was surrendered to us. He was too much for his previous owner to handle. He was with us long enough to lose his lice and gain some manners.
Li'l Spur went to his new home where he promptly won everybody's heart and is still up to much mischief!


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Knowledge Management by Reifenhaeuser Group
Founded in 1911, the Reifenhäuser Group is now the leading provider of innovative technologies and components for plastics extrusion. The six highly specialized business units provide advanced solutions to customers around the world. With the Group's technologies and a highly skilled workforce of over 1,400 employees, the Reifenhäuser Group enables customers to produce films, nonwovens, monofilaments and wood polymer composites of the highest quality. To ensure an effective cooperation between all offices and business units various IT services are provided.
According to internal forecasts the group faces a rising data growth (emails, reports, orders, standards, drawings etc.) up to tenfold until 2020. Reliably finding documents had already become a time-consuming issue with the existing data pool. To optimize the search process and to handle the flood of information according to the specific requirements of the group it was an important task to find a sustainable and future-oriented IT solution. At the same time the loss of already existing and company-wide know how needed to be prevented in order to secure the company's information base for the long term.
The choice for intergator, the universal search solution and knowledge management platform of interface projects GmbH, was made after a detailed comparison of providers and evaluation process of enterprise search vendors. The main reasons for the implementation of intergator were:
- high scalability for fast searching,
- system-wide, near real time indexing of millions of documents,
- the possibility of internal networking to leverage knowledge collaboration.
After the successful system integration and test phase by users the employees of the Reifenhäuser Group search and find all process-relevant information with intergator Enterprise Search. At this time the following systems are integrated into the universal search solution:SAP, d.3, NetApp, OwnCloud, TOPdesk, Exchange, FOSWIKI, various databases and web sites.
- High data protection requirements
- Challenging search syntax
- Ease of use
- One single universal search solution across all systems
- High requirements on reliability and scalability
- Integration of other business units with decentralized IT
intergator solution
- In-house search solution with intergator appliances
- Used intergator components: Enterprise Search, Social Dashboard, Navigator, Documentation Reader and Clustermanagement
Customer's statement
"Due to the quick and easy integration of intergator it became the users' most popular tool. Furthermore it has significantly enhanced the sensitivity when storing confidential documents."


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Ghostbusters Gobots Masters Of The Universe Voltron
Back Off Man...I'm a Ghostbuster!: Christmas 1985
This summer, my family took a road trip to PA to visit family and friends. While I was there, I got to dig through some of my old keepsakes. Among them I found about a half-dozen picture packs, one of which was from Christmas morning in 1985. Here are some of the memories that were triggered from Dan's article. This first picture is of me in my new unwrapped "Back Off Man...I'm a Ghostbuster" sweatshirt:
This Gobots jigsaw puzzle was also a present I received that year. (Also, no longer in my possession)
But the one thing I can still claim to have is my diecast Voltron! Such a great toy for a 9 years in old in 1985. I really loved the cartoon and it soon became my most prized possession, that I shared carefully with my friends.
So there is a look into my past. Many more memories and moments from my childhood in the 1980s to come!
So there is a look into my past. Many more memories and moments from my childhood in the 1980s to come!


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To Gambetti, Technology means investing in the future.
BBF GAMBETTI has always considered it indispensable to invest in the purchase of state-of –the-art machines. This allows the company to produce new articles easily, thanks to new technology.
Thanks to our extensive processing capacity, Gambetti is able to realize high production volumes in short times and to monitor the optimization of the machines themselves, thus constantly controlling costs.
The machines currently used
in the production plant are highly sophisticated.
One of Gambetti Group's machine departments.
• Diameter:4"
• Needles 7mm:From 200 to 434
• Feeds:4
• Needle/needle Selection points: 2 (HF 2.7)
• Electronic feeders : 8 for feed
• Max mech. speed: 750 rpm.
• Diameter:4"
• Needles 7mm:From 340 to 434
• Feeds:4
• Needle/needle Selection points: 6
• Electronic feeders : 36Max mech.
• Speed: 750 rpm.
• Diameter:4"
• Needles 7mm:From 100 to 280
• Feeds:4
• Needle/needle Selection points:2 (HF 2.7)
• Electronic feeders : 8 for feed
• Max mech. speed: 750 rpm.
VM 4.7 PRESTIGE VM 4.7 baby
GUARANTEED Quality!
Gambetti Group pays close attention so that its suppliers substantiate the obtained certification.
Oeko-Tex® Standard 100
It is a unified control and certification system for all the textile world, from raw material, to semifinished products, to end products throughout all the processing phases. Controls on noxious substances include: substances which are regulated and prohibited by law, chemical products known to be health hazards and parameters to safeguard health. Manufacturers can chose whether to label the successfully analysed products, or group of articles, with Oeko-Tex® mark, or to promote them in other ways, provided that it has been proved, through complete laboratory tests, that all the components and accessories meet, without exception, the required control criteria. The issued certificate is valid for a year and can be renewed each time it is required.


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- All Visual Arts
The Martyrdom of St Sebastian
Theodule Ribot · 1865
In this unusual illustration of the story of Saint Sebastian, successfully exhibited at the Salon of 1865, Ribot did not use the episode so often represented since the Middle Ages, in which the martyr is tied to a tree, his body pierced with arrows. He chose a later scene, when St Irene and one of her servants were bathing his wounds; only a broken arrow in the centre foreground and the remains of a rope around his right wrist recall his ordeal. Brilliantly lit by a light source coming from the upper right corner, the saint's body stands out against the shapes of two kneeling women in dark clothing looming out of the darkness and hardly discernible against the nocturnal landscape. The subtle shift from shadow to light is however not what visitors in 1865 would have seen as the industrially produced paints he used have evolved differently and the shadows in particular have turned black.
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A federal civil rights lawsuit filed last week against a south Georgia sheriff offers new details of the bizarre school-wide search of hundreds of students where deputies allegedly touched girls' breasts, vaginal areas and groped boys in their groins.
One of the nine Worth County High School students who filed the lawsuit, identified as K.P., told the AJC that the April 14 search was "very, very scary." She said the incident was stuck in her memory and it colored the rest of her senior year.
The day of the search, she said, students didn't know what was happening when an announcement was made early in the day that the school was on lock-down.
One-by-one, the classes were directed to the hall. K.P. said they were told to face the wall -- boys in one line, girls in the other. The students were told to put their hands against the wall as the deputies conducted the body searches.
She said the female deputy inappropriately touched and groped her breast. She lifted up her bra and touched her vaginal area through her jean pockets, according to K.P.
"I was just scared because I had never been put in that position," she said. "I felt sexually violated....I was very angry."
K.P's mother, Amaryllis Coleman, said the episode shattered her daughter's trust in police.
"That was her first encounter with law enforcement, ever," said Coleman. "Someone you think is supposed to protect you and she is violated. She was traumatized."
Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby declined an interview request to discuss the school-wide drug search he ordered in April. A call to his attorney wasn't immediately returned.
On the day of the search, the sheriff and his deputies locked the high school down for more than four hours and conducted body searches of close to 800 students present in school that day, officials said.
The episode is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the lawsuit filed by the Southern Center for Human Rights outlines details of the search.
"This was a monumental lapse in judgement," said Sarah Geraghty, the southern center's managing attorney who filed the suit. "This is a case of law enforcement officers treating public school kids who did nothing wrong as if they just held up a bank."
The lawsuit named Hobby and four of his deputies, but the plaintiffs are still trying to determine the names of other deputies who participated.
To that end, the group is seeking surveillance video from the school to help piece together the events. The students were held in their classrooms for hours with their cell phones confiscated and they were not allowed to take bathroom breaks, according to the lawsuit and interviews.
The lawsuit says female deputies manipulated students' breasts, inserted their fingers inside girls' bras, pulled up their bras and touched their partially exposed breasts. They also placed their hands inside the waistbands of girls' underwear and reached up their dresses.
Male deputies searched boys and groped their genitals and touched their buttocks through their pants, the lawsuit says. The mass searches were conducted in front of other students and the deputies had no warrant or authority to perform the search, the lawsuit says.
The unlawful search injured the students by "causing them fear, embarrassment, stress and humiliation," the lawsuit alleges.
One of the guiding questions since this episode in April is why would a sheriff go to such lengths to search for drugs?
Sheriff Hobby has yet to provide a clear explanation of why his deputy's conducted such a widespread, invasive search. He defended the search to reporters in southwest Georgia and said it was legal.
The sheriff had a target list of 13 students that he suspected of possessing drugs, the lawsuit said. But only three students on that list were at school that day, according to the suit.
No drugs or drug paraphernalia were found in the search, the suit said.
Worth County school board attorney Tommy Coleman said school administrators knew the search was going to happen that day, but had no idea how far the sheriff would go.
The administrators assumed it would be conducted like other drug searches with dogs sniffing lockers and hallways, Coleman said. If anything was found, perhaps, then a student would be searched.
Coleman, who is unrelated to Amaryllis Coleman, said school officials are horrified by what happened. He said he's spoken to the county attorney to try to draw up protocols for future searches, but the school system can't prevent the sheriff from entering a school.
"You know how sheriffs are in Georgia -- they have immense authority," Coleman said. "Their only check is the voters and the courts."
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"Speeding down to New York from Boston on an early morning train I always try to sit on the Long Island Sound side. The train offers wonderful views of the coastline, especially marshes and tributaries that wind their way out to the Sound. The images are often blurred, and the color is off due to the tinted and scratched-up windows, but inspiration is found there…"
-Liz Haywood-Sullivan
More information about this painting...
Vose Galleries is proud to have had solo shows of Liz Haywood-Sullivan's work in 2007 and 2011, and in the fall of 2019 opened a third solo exhibition featuring thirty works demonstrating her sensitivity to the seasonal rhythms of the natural world. Rosy Streak was included in this recent exhibit, Dancing Light: Changing Seasons.
Collection of the artist
(sticker verso) MASTER CIRCLE IAPS
(verso of framed piece) © 2019 Liz Haywood-Sullivan, IAPS/MC, PSA-MP Rosy Streak
Liz Haywood-Sullivan, Dancing Light, Changing Seasons, Vose Galleries, Boston, September 28 – November 9, 2019
Rosy Streak
by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
Pastel on paper on panelContact Vose about this painting
12 x 24 inches
12 x 24 inches
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02.14 Laird Is Fined Over Castle Demolition
02.14 Laird Is Fined Over Castle Demolition
 LAIRD IS FINED OVER CASTLE DEMOLITION
Stirling, Scotland - Landowner Alistair Dickson was fined a paltry £1000 after being found guilty of ordering historic Lanrick Castle near Doune to be destroyed without permission.
Lanrick Castle, which is situated four miles north west of Doune in Perthshire, on the banks of the River Teith, was once the home of the Haldanes. In 1776, General John Murray bought the property after making a fortune in India.
General Murray was a Macgregor and after the prohibition of the name was repelaed in 1774, General Murray became chief of Clan Gregor.
In the 1790s, Murray commissioned Scottish architect James Gillespie Graham to design the new property around the original tower and call it Clan Gregor Castle.
In 1840's the castle was sold by Murray's son and the property eventually became vacant in the 1960s and fell into disrepair.
Dickson, (53) who is a local property developer paid contractors to destroy the B-listed historic site, claiming storms last year made the building structurally unsafe.
He had denied the charge unauthorised demolition under the Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas (Scotland) Act relying on the statutory defence that demolishing the castle was the minimum he could have done to remove the danger of it collapsing and killing someone.
 The prosecution claimed that he had presided over its decline for many years after inheriting it from his mother in the 1980s, and had ignored repeated warnings that he needed listed building consent to knock it down.
Dickson was told he could have fenced it off to make it safe while officials considered how it could be saved or its best features preserved and recorded.
Giving his verdict on Friday, Sheriff Wyllie Robertson said the £1000 fine was a nominal penalty in comparison with the maximum penalty of a £20,000 fine or six month jail sentence.
And he added: "It would be naive to suggest there is no financial benefit to the accused from no longer having responsibility for this ruinous structure."
"However, what was lost in this case was a ruinous structure that had been in this state for many years."
Dickson claimed the castle was uninhabitable and uninhabited when he took it over and he had explored every avenue to try to find a use for the building before a fire in 1995, started by intruding youths, rendered it dangerous even to enter.
At the end of January 2002 storms caused two of the external walls and an internal wall to collapse, scattering debris 65 feet.
Sheriff Robertson said: "I have no doubt that Mr Dickson had concerns in relation to public safety, but I find it difficult to accept that was his prime motivation."
But Dickson was not the only one to have his knuckles rapped over the incident. The court heard that practices and procedures at Stirling Council, the planning body responsible for protecting the castle, could only be described as "inept" and the local authority had contributed to the castle's demise by creating confusion and a "bureaucratic nightmare."
Sheriff Robertson criticised the council's action in issuing dangerous buildings notices requiring Dickson to begin fencing off or demolishing the castle within seven days, while at the same time telling him he couldn't do either without official consent that could take months to obtain.Lanrick Castle
 And he added: "It is obvious that a far more co-ordinated approach is required when such buildings suddenly become dangerous. It frankly beggars belief that such a situation can arise."
He said it had, however, been made lucidly clear to Dickson that he could not demolish the castle without consent.
Stirling Council's environmental quality chair Councillor Gillie Thomson said: "The verdict of the court is to be welcomed as a warning to landowners that they do have a responsibility of care over our heritage. We will need to consider carefully the full implications of the sheriff's judgement."
"A review has already begun of the council's own practices and procedures, especially in building control services, which were at issue during the trial. The demolition of Lanrick Castle was unlawful and I congratulate our own council officers who carried out exhaustive research to bring this prosecution."


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10 August 2017
Restorative yoga for fertility.
To rest, relax and restore is essential in today's society where stress levels are rising. To rest deeply is to experience absolute relaxation, where there is effortless stillness, quietness and peace. Restorative Yoga provides bespoke restorative postures, specific yoga based sequences, breath awareness practices and relaxation.
Open to both men and women these yoga sessions are suitable for couples trying to conceive naturally or through IVF (providing you have been referred by your IVF consultant).
The physical focus of the postures is to create space and ease and to optimize the blood flow to the muscles and connective tissues in the lower pelvis.
On an emotional level, the benefits of restorative yoga and the haven of a safe, nurturing environment, can help both men and women cope with the stress associated with trying to conceive and to increase the ability to self nurture, deeply relax and accept where they are in the process.
Our restorative fertility yoga sessions are in conjunction with fertility experts at Concept fertility. www.conceptfertility.co.uk
We offer1-2-1 or couples sessions check our website for details
Yoga Mama Wellness
or call 0208 789 3881 for more details
09 August 2017
Gentle Yoga for Back Pain
A short gentle limbering sequence that is suitable for people with back pain and pregnant women.
Yoga Baba organic clothing for mini yogis.
We are delighted to introduce our Yoga Baba organic clothing range.
Yoga Baba is an independent organic clothing company for babies. In collaboration with a London artist and yogi, we have produced our own unique range of baby clothing. These garments feature illustrated prints that draw inspiration from yoga and nature.
All of our garments are made from super soft 100% organic cotton. This makes them perfect for wearing against delicate baby skin.
We believe it is important to support the planet for our babies' future. For this reason, all of our products are fair trade and also come from sustainable sources.
21 May 2017
Cranial osteopathy and the treatment of colic
How cranial osteopathy can help soothe away your baby's colicky cries
by Liz Neale
Get a group of new parents together and it won't take long before they start talking about sleep. Or, more likely, the lack of it. The advice to 'sleep when your baby sleeps' is all well and good. However, if your little one likes to party all night, every night, you are soon functioning like a zombie if you can't catch up during the day. So when one of my friends suggested taking my four-week-old to a cranial osteopath to reduce her stress levels (and hopefully help us both rest), I was intrigued.
What is cranial osteopathy?
I wondered if it was some sort of 'baby whispering'. After all, if the osteopath was merely holding my baby, how could that be deemed treatment? But several mums recommended cranial osteopathy as a way of combating the dreaded colic. Those long evenings when baby cries and cries – and cries – before sleep eventually comes.
I visited osteopath David Isherwood at his practice in south west London for what he called a 'Baby MOT'. He explained that newborn babies can be subject to enormous forces when they are born. Twisting and turning as they squeeze their way to the outside world can mean a lot of stress and pressure. This pressure falls particularly on baby's head.
How do cranial osteopaths work?
David said there may also be a build up of pressure around the Temporal bone which houses the hearing apparatus. As well as this, the Eustachian tubes may become compressed during delivery, especially by forceps. This may lead to blocked ears and infection.
David explained: "There is a fundamental subtle movement within all body tissues that cranial osteopaths are trained to feel. This is present throughout the connective tissues (which are fascia, ligaments, muscles and bones) of the whole body, including the head. Within the skull and spinal cord, the sensitive meninges express this movement as a shape change. If the body is subjected to strong compression or twisting forces, such as those experienced by the baby during birth, these connective tissues can become distorted and strained. As a result, the baby may feel uncomfortable. Osteopaths use their highly developed sense of palpation to feel these strains and to gently release them".
Cranial osteopathy treatment
"I watch the face and body for any reaction" he said. "I then wait to feel for the rhythmic fascial pull. Is it symmetrical? Is it stronger on one side? Next I test for mobilisation and the angle of movement of the ankle joints and toes. I then do this with the knees and hips".
David continued working his way up Catherine's body. He examined her ribs through her clothes before moving on to her spine. I was convinced she would keep wriggling and perhaps even start crying at the unfamiliar surroundings. However, to my surprise, she was relaxing and closing her eyes. Her arms were thrown up above her head, yet she clearly felt safe and secure enough to sleep. David continued with the examination; moving along Catherine's fingers, wrists, elbows and then to her shoulders and head.
Cranial osteopathy and colic
David said: 'Many babies are mouth breathers. They struggle to drink and breathe through the nose, hence this gulping of air. Once these 'lumps' of air have descended below the stomach, they have a long way to go. Very often this will cause abdominal pain, as the air stretches the baby's sensitive small intestines on its journey.'
That certainly sounded familiar and I was grateful for tips on how to combat this. This included a nifty little trick to burp baby using a combination of leaning and stretching. As Catherine lay on the couch fast asleep, it was hard not to think David had performed some kind of magical 'witch doctor' spell.
After the treatment
Perhaps, more importantly, I felt I had some peace of mind from the osteopathy treatment. I had had a straightforward delivery, but it had all been quite quick. In addition to this, Catherine had needed oxygen when she was first born. David's baby MOT provided reassurance that things were as they should be. Even as a first-time mum, I was doing things correctly.
Originally published in the Daily Mail Online on the 20 June 2011
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14 May 2017
Quote of the Day.
It always seems impossible until it is done.
Nelson Mandela
15 April 2017
Marichyasana D position with Sharath Jois
In my humble opinion this is one of the hardest poses in the ashtanga yoga primary series.
14 April 2017
How to practise Yin Yoga
An introduction to Yin yoga with Bernie Clark. I personally need a yin yoga practice to balance my yang one.
09 March 2017
Can acupuncture help morning sickness?
|How can acupuncture help morning sickness?
Morning sickness is a very common ailment during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Health professionals prefer to call the condition "nausea and vomiting in pregnancy". This is because it can affect women at any time of the day or night. Whereas some women may feel sick all day long. Traditional remedies include making modifications to diet, resting and even wearing loose-fitting clothes. However, in this post we pose the following question. Can acupuncture help morning sickness? And, if so, how?
What is morning sickness?Nausea and vomiting are commonly experienced by women in early pregnancy. The prevalence rates are 50-80% for nausea, and 50% for vomiting and retching. The symptoms are most common in the first trimester, between 6 and 12 weeks. However, it can continue to 20 weeks. In approximately 20% of women, morning sickness may last even longer. If vomiting is persistent, it can lead to weight loss, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Ultimately, in severe cases, it may lead to hospitalisation.
What are the causes of morning sickness?The symptoms of morning sickness are thought to be associated with rising levels of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) or oestrogens. Women experiencing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can suffer considerable physical and psychological effects. The symptoms can affect daily activities and relationships, and result in lost productivity.
The new set of guidelines published by the NHS says that ginger and acupuncture can play a useful role in treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
Can acupuncture help morning sickness?With regard to the use of acupuncture to treat morning sickness, the British Acupuncture Council offers the following guidance. "During the early stage of pregnancy, huge energetic changes are going on in the body. Acupuncture can help at that energetic level so that nausea subsides. Also vomiting, if there is any, and belching fades away. The sense of smell becomes manageable and energy and emotions return to balance. This enables the mum-to-be to enjoy her pregnancy. The treatment is entirely safe to the pregnancy and generally the sickness will clear up.
AppointmentsIf you are suffering from morning sickness, why not make an appointment with traditional Chinese acupuncturist Jas Kandola at The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy. To book an appointment, call 020 8789 3881 or visit the Putney Clinic's online booking system.
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Acupuncture during IVF treatment
Acupuncture during IVF treatment. Recent studies have shown that it can increase chances of a successful pregnancy.
Acupuncture during IVF treatmentWestern medicine has started to recognise the many benefits of using acupuncture during IVF treatment. There have been a variety of studies that review the implications of acupuncture and fertility. Indeed, recent reports have shown a 65 percent increase in pregnancy success rates when IVF is combined with acupuncture treatments. Those same studies have also shown that rates of live births nearly doubled in cases where acupuncture was used. This is in comparison to IVF patients who received no acupuncture or sham acupuncture.
Why is acupuncture during IVF treatment so effective?At present, the reason why acupuncture can increase IVF pregnancy success rates is not fully understood. However, ultrasounds have shown that acupuncture can improve uterine blood flow. As a result, this may create a more hospitable environment for embryo implantation.
There is one thing that doctors and scientists appear to agree on. There is a consensus that acupuncture can, at the very least, have a calming effect on patients. The IVF process can be a very stressful time. Therefore, finding ways to relax can be crucial to overall wellness. This is especially important when you understand how stress hormones can inhibit fertility. For this reason, acupuncture can be a great relaxation technique to rely on.
Finally, it is important to remember that acupuncture is not a guarantee that your IVF cycle will work. However, it can be a natural way to improve your chances of success.
AppointmentsIf you are going through IVF treatment, make an appointment with our resident fertility acupuncturist Jas Kandola at the Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy. She will be happy to explain the benefits of acupuncture during IVF treatment. To book an appointment, visit our online booking system or call 020 8789 3881.
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Acupuncture and your menstrual cycle
|Acupuncture, an effective method of treating problems in the menstrual cycle
Do you experience bloating, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, or painful cramping before or during your period? These complaints are common during the menstrual cycle, but they are not "normal".
What is a healthy menstrual cycle?A healthy menstrual cycle is one that comes regularly, approximately every 26-30 days. There should be no premenstrual discomfort (both physically or emotionally). Neither should there be any pain. Flow should be moderate, needing to change a pad or tampon every 3-4 hours. There should be no clots or spotting over a consistent period of 4 to 5 days. The colour should be a medium red colour, not too dark. Lastly, your period should also end concisely, with no lingering spotting beyond the fifth or sixth day.
How can acupuncture help restore a healthy menstrual cycle?Girls are typically not well educated about their menstrual cycles. Very often, they will grow up thinking that it is normal to be irritable or in pain or discomfort during that time of the month. Menstrual disorders occur when the body's hormones become imbalanced. Acupuncture can help restore the balance among the hormones by enhancing the body's flow of energy. As a result, this will relieve menstrual symptoms. Ancient theorists believe that if the energy flow is correct, then any menstrual disorders are avoidable. Acupuncture has a long history in the management of irregular periods. It is a natural approach to encourage your body to re-establish regular periods, ovulation and to get your hormones back in balance.
Acupuncture at The Putney Clinic with Jas Kandola
AppointmentsIf you are suffering from an irregular menstrual cycle and would like to give acupuncture a try, call The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy on 020 8789 3881 to book an appointment with Jas. Alternatively, you can book appointments online using our online booking system.
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26 January 2017
Top 10 reasons to attend a hypnobirthing course
Here are the top ten reasons to attend a hypnobirthing course.
Gain the tools to achieve a positive birth experienceOne of the key elements for a positive birth experience is confidence. Regardless of the type of birth you end up having, you can have a positive experience by knowing what you can control. And, of course, letting go of what you cannot.
Learn to trust your body, your instincts and your babyFrom an early age, we have been socially programmed to believe birth is painful. By replacing this fear and negative outlook, you can enjoy the amazing experience of pregnancy and birth. Having the confidence that your body will work effectively and in the way that it is naturally designed to is vital. It is equally vital that your baby knows what to do too. This confidence will keep you relaxed and calm. It will also enable you to follow your instincts. This, in turn, will guide you to what is best for you and your baby.
Birth without unnecessary interventionsThere are always options available. However, without a full understanding of these, it is easy to go along with whatever is offered to you. It is empowering to know what your options are and and how you can make the best decisions for you and your baby.
Endorphins are stronger than morphineEndorphins are, in fact, up to 200 times stronger than morphine! Reduce the need for drugs by learning how to release these endorphins during labour.
It's a full antenatal programmeYou will learn what to expect at each stage of the birth. As well as understand the 'system' and know your options. Having this knowledge will put you in a stronger position to make informed decisions, including where to birth your baby.
Learn techniques to aid relaxation, ease tension and soothe any concernsYou and your partner will learn how to let go of fear and tension, so that, regardless of how your pregnancy and labour progresses, you will be better placed to relax and enjoy the process of both pregnancy and birth.
Practice breathing and visualisation techniques for each stage of the birth processPractising breathing and visualisation techniques for each stage of labour to make the birth a comfortable and enjoyable experience. It's good fun and there are a range of visualisation techniques that you can chose to suit you!
Your birth partner will feel more involvedHypnobirthing partners develop a deeper bond with their baby due to their involvement throughout the process! It also provides partners with the tools and guidance to help them feel more involved during your pregnancy. They will also have an active role in facilitating your baby's birth. Creating time and space to discuss what you want inevitably brings you closer. And on the big day, your partner will be ready and capable to offer the support you need.
Make friends with likeminded peopleSharing such a unique and special time with those who have the same values can lead to lifelong friendships and support. This will see you through to baby's teenage years and beyond!
Receive ongoing supportThere are many physical and emotional challenges during pregnancy. As a result, I fully understand the need for continuous support during this often uncertain feeling time. The relationship I develop with you whilst on the course does not end as you leave.
Next hypnobirthing course at Yoga MamaThe next hypnobirthing course at Yoga Mama starts on Saturday 25 February (12-3pm). This 3-week course, led by Dr Stacy Gandolfi, costs £295 per couple. To book, call us on 020 8789 3881 or visit the Yoga Mama online booking system.
If you would like to learn more about hypnobirthing, why not attend our free introductory talk on Saturday 11 February (1-2pm). To book, call 020 8789 3881 or sign up here.
A birth without pain? The science behind hypnobirthing
Studies have shown that 95% of labour pain is the direct result of the birthing mother's fear and tension. So what if there was no fear and tension? Does that mean there would be very little pain in childbirth? Well, many hypnobirthing mothers would agree with that. They would claim that any discomfort was manageable without the need of medication.
So how does fear cause a labouring woman to feel pain?
When we experience fear or anxiety, our 'fight or flight' response kicks in. We all know that feeling. Think back to how you felt before a test, an interview or meeting your prospective in-laws. While you may not have run away or hit anyone, you would have experienced that rush of adrenaline produced by your body to help you survive the situation if it becomes too scary.
A labouring woman who feels afraid or nervous is not in a position to fight anyone and certainly is not capable of fleeing the scene. Well, not with any speed. However, her body will still produce adrenaline.
Adrenaline causes our hearts to pump faster. It causes all our energy to travel to our essential organs (brain and heart), followed by our arms and legs to prepare us for survival. This means it is travelling away from other organs, such as the uterus. It is no surprise then that during labour adrenaline is very unhelpful. A birthing woman needs energy in her uterus, certainly not in her arms and legs! The uterine muscles are the muscles which push the baby out. And if they have little energy, they will struggle to work effectively and efficiently. When a muscle is striving to work hard but has little energy to help it, it can feel painful and exhausting.
So what if there was no fear and tension during labour?
So what if there was no fear and tension , and the birthing woman was relaxed and comfortable? When we feel calm, confident and relaxed, our body produces oxytocin. Oxytocin, commonly known as 'the love hormone', is produced in large quantities when we experience love. It peaks when we fall in love, make love and after birth! However, it is also known as the 'shy hormone'. We are less likely to produce it when we feel observed. Think of your best orgasm. Were there strangers there, lights shining on you, people telling you what to do?
During labour, oxytocin aids the uterine muscles. If a woman feels safe, confident and calm, and is able to minimise feeling exposed, her body will produce higher levels of oxytocin. This makes the birthing process more efficient and less uncomfortable.
It is at this time that beta-endorphin, another hormone is secreted. Beta-endorphin acts as a natural painkiller, working to block the perception of pain. So, if the mind is calm and relaxed, the body produces oxytocin to make labour efficient and beta-endorphin to make it comfortable.
Hypnobirthing and labour
So being able to release fear and resistance is essential if I want to minimise my dependence on drugs during the birth? Indeed! A key element of hypnobirthing is learning how to release anxiety and tension.
Taking a course will teach you how to become deeply relaxed quickly and easily and in any situation you may find yourself. This is essential if you want to avoid the adrenaline rush and instead encourage the oxytocin to flow. This is possible even if you find yourself in the bright lights of a hospital and under the watchful eye of many a medical professional!
Free introductory talk on hypnobirthing
Join Dr Stacy Gandolfi for a free introductory talk on hypnobirthing on Saturday 11 February, at 1pm. The talk is open to the general public and is free of charge. To book, call us on 020 8789 3881 or visit the Yoga Mama online booking system.
12 January 2017
Yoga may be best to ease back pain
Session on the yoga mat may be best to ease a bad backBy Henry Bodkin
With its catalogue of headstands and one-legged contortions, it might be thought yoga was best left to those of us who are in peak physical condition. However, new research suggests the group of people who could most benefit from adopting the lotus position is those who are immobilised by pain.
Analysis of more than 1,000 adults with long-term lower-back pain found those who practised yoga were most likely to reduce pain and improve mobility. The findings, from researchers in the US, add weight to calls for GPs in Britain to prescribe yoga sessions to ease long-term discomfort.
Back pain causes more disability than any other condition and affects almost one in 10 Britons, becoming more common with age. Because the causes are hard to isolate it is difficult to treat and patients commonly resort to long-term use of strong painkillers.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) guidelines instruct doctors to consider recommending various aerobic and biomechanical exercises, but there is currently no specific mention of yoga. However, the new analysis of 12 academic studies from the UK, the US and India suggests yoga, as distinct from traditional back exercises, could yield the best results.
The scientists behind the new research are now calling for fresh longer-term trials to understand the full benefits for patients with persistent back pain, as the existing data only relates to benefits after six to 12 months.
Lead author Susan Wieland, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, said: "Our findings suggest that yoga exercise may lead to reducing the symptoms of lower back pain by a small amount, but the results have come from studies with a short follow-up. At the moment we only have low- to moderate-quality evidence for the effects of yoga, before six months, as a type of exercise for helping people with chronic back pain."
The patients involved in the studies analysed by Dr Wieland had all been enrolled on yoga courses that were designed for their conditions and provided by qualified teachers.
However, the British yoga community is currently riven with uncharacteristic disharmony amid a debate over whether or not to regulate yoga teachers following a series of injuries after students were reportedly encouraged to adopt dangerous positions.
Although yoga teachers who practise in gyms and leisure centres currently have to join the register of exercise professionals, anyone can set themselves up as a private instructor.
"The yoga exercises practised in the studies we reviewed were developed for lower back pain and people should also remember that in each of the studies the classes were led by experienced practitioners," Dr Wieland said.
She also warned that one in 20 participants (50 patients) actually reported their back pain getting worse after starting a course of yoga.
Derived from a Sanskrit word, yoga aims to "coordinate the breath, mind and body to encourage balance, both internally and externally," says the British Wheel of Yoga.
But despite its widely acknowledged benefits, it is not considered strenuous enough to count towards the Government-recommended minimum weekly exercise target of 150 minutes of activity, according to the NHS.
However, it is being recommended to elderly people to help prevent the risk of falls.
Published originally in the Daily Telegraph: Session on the yoga mat may be best to ease a bad back
05 January 2017
Quote of the day
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
Dalai Lama
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