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Mara [2018]
Rotten Tomatoes = 23 / 24
Personal = 4.4
Updated Jan 22, 2020
Nearly the same movie as
Dead Awake
, it's yet another horror movie centered around sleep paralysis. With so many out now, you'd think they'd get more creative ...or at least, scarier. But, unfortunately, this is just another run-of-the-mill film on the subject. In fact, much of it seems to be a combination of bits and pieces of other similar horror films, including the obligatory bathtub scene required by all sleep paralysis films. The inevitable ending didn't help much either. It held my interest but that's the best I can say for it.
Hellraiser [1987]
Rotten Tomatoes = 69 / 73
Personal = 8.7
Updated Jan 12, 2020
Frank opens the box and gives in to the ultimate experiences of pain and pleasure incurring the wrath of the Cenobites. With just a bit of blood, Frank is trying to come back ...and the Cenobites don't like that. With 10 movies in the franchise, this is still by far the best with the second a close second. Main reason being Clive Barker (writer/director) established that this had little to do with hell and far more to do with the primal and grotesque instinct in some of us to experience it all, despite consequences worse than death. Brilliant film!
What Happened to Monday [2017]
aka 7 Sisters
Rotten Tomatoes = 57 / 67
Personal = 7.3
Updated Dec 17, 2019
In an over-populated future society, a set of identical septuplets must grow up learning to be one person by having each impersonate this persona on a daily basis to prevent having their family torn apart. I could see this more as a television series because so much happened in two hours that I felt a bit assaulted story-wise. But it was done extremely well, with a magnificent performance by Noomi Rapace, and the predictable, inevitable outcome even felt true and logical. Exciting, thought provoking entertainment.
Man of Tai Chi [2013]
Rotten Tomatoes = 70 / 50
Personal = 7.1
Updated Dec 18, 2019
A Tai Chi fighter is hired by an ultra-rich and evil entrepreneur that broadcasts fights to the uber elite. Basically one martial arts fight after another throughout the entire film. However, as director, Keanu Reeves did a superb job of providing fully formed characters and storyline (simple as it may be) in those few quiet moments adding a good deal of depth to the film. The fights are so imaginatively choreographed that I never had the feeling I was watching the same old thing over and over again. Well done!
Lion of the Desert [1980]
Rotten Tomatoes = 71 / 94
Personal = 6.9
Updated Jan 12, 2020
A historical biopic about Italy's invasion of Libya in the 20's to 30's, centered around the Italian Gen. Rodolfo Graziani and the leader of the Libya people, Omar Mukhtar. At 173 mins, it is excessively long winded and could have easily dropped a hour. Regardless, it is a compelling film that held my interest throughout. Although dated by today's standard, the warfare was well presented and, at times, quite brutal. Oliver Reed and Anthony Quinn were excellent and the human misery of warfare was captured well.
Hellraiser II: Hellbound [1988]
Rotten Tomatoes = 56 / 58
Personal = 8.2
Updated Jan 12, 2020
Directly following the events in the
first film
, a doctor has an obsessive need to resurrect Julia and enter into the world of the Cenobites ...a place of horrors unimagined. Christy just wants to find her father. Not quite as good as the first but only because the first is more grounded in our reality. This one spends much of it's time in another world that is somewhat cheap looking and lacking in authenticity but psychologically twisted enough to be quite surreal and disturbing. Gorier than the first one, by far.
The Yellow Birds [2017]
Rotten Tomatoes = 45 / 45
Personal = 6.8
Updated Jan 7, 2020
An extremely dark and emotionally devastating story of 3 soldiers that experience something horrific in a war somewhere in the Middle East and the inability to cope with normal life at home afterwards. I didn't think I was going to give this film a very high rating for a couple reasons. The inability to deal with home life is forced down our throats to the point of annoyance. Also, continually jumping around in the story's timeline was irritating. But the ending reveal brought it all together in a cohesive, albeit, painful resolution.
Storm [2005]
Rotten Tomatoes = - / -
Personal = 4.6
Updated Oct 17, 2019
A Swedish film about ...well ...I don't know, really. Something to do with comic characters come to life and a cube. They drag some guy into the situation who's supposed to find out what's in this all-so-important cube and basically lives through a version of
A Christmas Carol
re-discovering some ugly moments in his past. When the cube is opened, it was like, "Really? That's it? I don't get it." With no explanation, this film is a pointless mish mash of story lines with one story line left completely unresolved. Bizarre!
Spinning Man [2018]
Rotten Tomatoes = 42 / 36
Personal = 5.4
Updated Nov 4, 2019
A girl goes missing and a dedicated detective believes a somewhat absent-minded professor is responsible. The film does an excellent job at never making it clear if the professor is guilty or not while presenting an excellent and seriously intense character study of all those involved. Unfortunately, it becomes a one-trick pony as that's all it does until the resolution ...which is, um, strange. The film never clearly defines many issues it brings up. Add an ambiguous ending and this viewer was left with a lot of questions.
Colossal [2016]
Rotten Tomatoes = 80 / 59
Personal = 4.6
Updated Nov 17, 2019
A man and woman, childhood friends, find that when they go to a park at a specific time, a monster and robot appear in Seoul, Korea that they control. Terrific idea for a film but totally wasted in this one. What this film is about is the mean-spirited relationships between a bunch of psychologically dysfunctional, alcoholic people to the point of exchanging blows and possibly a killing? The creatures are simply a gimmick to make it appear this is a comedy/fantasy but it's not. I found nothing funny here ...just a lot of deep-seated anger. It simply depressed me.
Black Water [2018]
Rotten Tomatoes = 0 / 21
Personal = 4.9
Updated Jan 12, 2020
A deep cover agent is captured and taken aboard a black site submarine and interrogated in hopes of receiving a drive with critical info. This movie is nothing more than your typical black ops fiasco with several people, all with their own agendas, chasing and shooting each other. Although mildly entertaining, there isn't anything here we haven't seen in a typical episode of
and is mainly used as a show piece to give Dolph and Jean-Claude something to do. At least, I wasn't bored.
Dave Made a Maze [2017]
Rotten Tomatoes = 85 / 69
Personal = 6.7
Links Updated 7/22/19
Alone for the weekend, Dave builds a cardboard maze in his living room which becomes an expansive, ever-growing labyrinth on the inside complete with tricks, traps and a Minotaur. This simple, imaginative idea was exceptionally well executed making this film quite a joyful experience. The characters were likable and it kept me fully engaged despite the fact that the film was losing it's luster about halfway through. Didn't care for the ending either but still quite a fun, unique and well worth a watch.
Bleeding Steel [2017]
Rotten Tomatoes = 22 / 24
Personal = 6.4
Updated Nov 4, 2019
A scientist gave a mechanical heart and bio-engineered blood to a young girl and now there's an international chase to either protect the girl or catch the girl and strip her of the biotech. This is basically your typical Jackie Chan action film and, even in his 60's, he still delivers. The story is simple with no surprises so if you're looking for substance, you won't find it here. But the characters were likable, the action was great and, although the ending was a bit ambiguous (sequel plans?), it was still good, escapist fun.
The Forest [2016]
Rotten Tomatoes = 10 / 22
Personal = 4.5
Updated Jan 12, 2020
A woman searches for her identical twin sister in the Aokigahara Forest in Japan ...also known as the Suicide Forest. The first half hour spent its time setting up the journey into the forest and provided a couple jump scares (that had nothing to do with the story) to remind us this is a horror movie. The next half hour was spent wondering through the forest. Finally, the last half hour got interesting but not very scary and the ending was a let down. This might frighten some younger teens but I found it pretty dull. The trailer is scarier.
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In cases involving the division of property and assets, the Court will identify and value all marital assets. Debts to cover nonmarital expenses should not be classified and allocated as marital debts. "Section 61.075(3), Florida Statutes (2012), requires the trial court to identify and value all marital assets and liabilities. Distribution of the marital assets and liabilities must be supported by factual findings in the judgment or order based on competent, substantial evidence. Kovalchick v. Kovalchick, 841 So. 2d 669, 679 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003). We review such findings for an abuse of discretion. See Steele v. Steele, 945 So. 2d 601, 602 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). However, we review de novo the trial court's legal conclusion that an asset or liability is "marital" or "nonmarital," as defined in the statute. Mondello v. Torres, 47 So. 3d 389, 392 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010)
However, to the extent that a party incurred debts to cover nonmarital expenses, the debt should not be classified as marital debt for the purpose of equitable distribution. Fortune v. Fortune, 61 So. 3d 441,445 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011) (reversing because the trial court classified the entire amount of a loan as a martial debt without making a finding as to when the debt was incurred or what the debt was used to pay); Walker v. Walker,827 So. 2d 363, 364-65 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002) (reversing because the trial court classified the entire amount of a debt as a marital debt without determining which portion of the debt was used to pay the husband's litigation and living expenses versus paying his personal income tax and property taxes). Here, based on the former husband's own testimony, the trial court determined that the credit card debt in the former husband's name was nonmarital. His testimony concerning the nature and purpose of his credit card expenses sufficiently overcame the presumption that the liability was marital. Because we find no error in the trial court's classification of the former husband's credit card debt as nonmarital, we affirm.
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Grassmere is now offering a 'Home from Home'promotion: Business guests & couples are always welcome. We have created a 'Home from Home' environment for our guests. Grassmere Holiday Home & Spa offers a midweek stay in an en-suite room located on the ground floor. Consisting of a king size bed, open plan kitchen-diner-lounge available for £185 per night (minimum 2 nights). Wifi, workspace, free parking, hairdryer, iron. Use of the Spa.'Breakfast basket'(optional): We supply: tea, coffee, sugar, bread, jam, orange juice, fruit, yogurt, milk, cereal. £10 per person.


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The yeast species called candida albicans lives in your gut. That's normal and not a problem — until there's too much of it, which then becomes a condition called "yeast overgrowth."
When there is an overgrowth of billions of unnecessary yeast, your gut turns into a churning fermentation tank. (Yeast, remember, is the organism that ferments beer and wine.)
Needless to say, they generate plenty of excess gas and the bloating that goes along with it. They also play havoc with the production of normal stool, while pumping out toxins, weakening the immune system and generally causing problems.
One little-known sign of yeast overgrowth: chronic nasal congestion and sinus issues.
Yeast overgrowth is typically triggered by one or more of the following factors:
• Taking antibiotics. They kill the friendly bacteria in the gut that keep candida in check.
• Taking high-dose anti-inflammatory corticosteroids, like prednisone, which suppress immune function.
• Eating a high-sugar diet. Sugar is yeast's favorite food.
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So you've finally decided to get your own sewing machine. Congratulations!!!
But then you realize that there are a lot of options in the market and now the question is, which one to buy?
Don't panic! For me, buying a sewing machine should not be complicated as long as you are crystal clear with what you need. Do not rush buying also, because your sewing machine will be your constant companion for years to come.
My Story and What You Can Learn From It
I acquired my very first sewing machine in 2013. It was a portable Brother sewing machine refurbished from Japan. Yes, I bought mine at Pier!
It was cheap! I got it for about Php 4,000 only, complete with a transformer and some accessories. The store owner kindly helped me pick from the many sewing machines available, and also demonstrated to us how to use it.
I was happy, until a week later, when it just stopped working.
I live far away from Pier and it will be too expensive to get a cab back and forth so I did not bother to return it.
My point here is – there's nothing wrong in buying second hand machines, but my mistake was that I went there with no knowledge, no idea, of what I should look for or check. So make sure that if you decide to buy there, you have at least some basic knowledge of sewing machine operation, or at least tag along someone who does. If no one is available, I suggest just buy a brand new one.
A year later, I bought a Brother GS2700 at Automatic Center at Megamall, and still using it until now. 🙂
Here's my list of what you should consider in buying your first sewing machine:
First, set your budget. A quick scan at Lazada can easily tell you that sewing machines can go as low as Php 1,399 up to Php 30,000 and more. I do not, however, advise buying those cheap unbranded sewing machines because they break easily and you will just end up frustrated. Best to go with either Brother (from Php 5,999) or Singer (from Php 6,400).
What Type of Machine?
If you have enough space and would be mostly sewing thick and/or stretch fabrics, and most especially if you plan to use it for business, go for Industrial Sewing Machine. Just note though that it costs more than portable machines, are heavy, and has louder sound. It's also heavy so you cannot just move it around.
On the other hand, the main advantage of having a portable sewing machine is – you guessed it – its portability. You can basically sew anywhere! It's the perfect home machine because it is lightweight, it's relatively quiet, and has many optional accessories. Careful though because they make break easily especially if you're using it everyday. They also have a hard time sewing thick fabrics.
Personally, I've been using my Brother GS2700 since 2014 for business. Considering that I am using it for several hours everyday, I'm pretty happy with its performance. It's motor got replaced once already, and other than that I haven't encountered any issues.
Next consider the features. My best advise at this point is this – don't be blinded by the many stitches a machine has. The truth is, I am only using 2 stitches – straight and zigzag. Really, you don't need a lot of fancy stitches especially when you are just starting.
Also, very convenient and very useful if the machine that you will get has an automatic needle threader. This saves my life especially during those night-time sewing!
Final Thoughts on Choosing Your Sewing Machine
As with any big purchases, it is important that you do your own research before heading out and buying your sewing machine.
In my almost five years of sewing, I've realized that sewing machines need not be fancy – at the end of the day, it's your imagination and creativity that matters.


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This Nola Til Ya Die crawfish does indeed take prisoners! Our edible hero stands strong, dominating center chest and defiantly clutching Skelly in his claw. Wear this tee to show your love for this famous seasonal staple, or just because you look great in it. Beware, though, some people may lick their chops when they see you!
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- NOLA Til Ya Die back right hip
- 3.8 oz, 40 single
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Siamese kittens are cute. So cute, in fact, that they deserve very cute kitten names, too. So I've taken a look through hundreds of names for kittens and come up with a list that includes some of the best and most popular cat names on the planet.
These are, of course, just the ones that I find cute. You may not! But I hope the ideas below will help you find at least one cute kitten name that perfectly suits your new little cat.
For cute, think, 'the shorter the better' ... two syllables generally
work best for the cats themselves, and words ending in 'y' or 'ee'
sounds are easiest to say.
Sweet and pretty, cute girl kitten names should be fluffy and feminine, delicate and beautiful. Here are some of the best.
Finding cute boy kitten names isn't that easy, because that little sweetie will soon grow up into a macho male.
Sometimes, though, a name seems particularly cute on a boy because it's a bit macho, or perhaps because it's actually a little bit too grown-up for your youngster.
Here are some ideas that will both suit a small kitten and allow room for that cuddly little ball of fluff to grow into. All of these should work well for kittens and grown-up cats.
I hope all the suggestions above have given you some food for thought, but if not, more ideas can be found on the pages below.
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Fallon, Nevada 89406
Nevada State Human Resources / Welfare Division
Welfare Mission Statement
The mission of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is to provide quality, timely and temporary services enabling Nevada families, the disabled and elderly to achieve their highest levels of self-sufficiency.
Reno, NV
Pinocchio's Moms on the Run is a non-profit organization that helps cover everyday living expenses of northern Nevada families enduring hardships caused by a catastrophic circumstance, with a primary focus on assisting individuals with breast and gynecological cancers.
Donate, sign-up to volunteer, or apply for assistance on their webpage.
Fallon, Nevada 89406
Salvation Army (Fallon Service Unit)
- (775) 423-9220 – 24 hours
- (775) 423-3590 – Personal Office Number
- Donations
- Grant (out of Sacramento area) provides dollars per year based on sliding scale
- Emergency housing – Burns/DV – 2 nights (7 possible)
- Gas – medical appointments and job interviews – sliding scale up to $25
- Energy assistance – share – natural gas – difficult to qualify
- Energy – City of Fallon
- Meals for stranded
- Pantry
- Voucher system
- Funds collected in Fallon – stay in Fallon
- Propane $250 minimum delivery – need to pay ½ – Bi-State Propane
- Does bus tickets in Reno – needs receiving party
- Camp for underprivileged kids (mirrors youth club) – held in August, $25 for one week, need physical – Up to 10 children from this community – 50 children total from five communities (Fallon, Fernley, Silver Springs, Yerington, Hawthorne) – Ages 7-11
- 1X per year access – no more than 1X every six months (with review)
SNAP Outreach (Food Bank of Northern Nevada)
- Work with non-profit and faith based
- Distribution service program
- Direct service programs – commodities over age 60 and under 6 without WIC – 4th Wednesday at American Legion – qualify, resident, age/income based – 1X per month
- Partnership programs
- Food resources to many programs
- ID with current address, proof of income
- Food stamp outreach – they compile and turn into welfare
- Come to Social Services 1st Thursday of the month 10AM-1PM
- In Fernley – every Wednesday at Lyon County Human Services
Fallon, NV – 89406
Office Information: Office hours
993 W Williams
Fallon, NV – 89406
(775) 423-7067
Mon-Thurs 8-6
Friday 8-12
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program that serves income eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
The WIC program provides participants with:
We will help your family create healthy habits and reach your family's nutrition goals with helpful tips and a range of health and nutrition services that help participants put healthy behaviors into action. Services are customized to each family's needs and interests.
The WIC food package is based on the latest nutrition guidelines to promote optimal health and well-being for you and your family. The WIC foods are low in fat and high in fiber, provide nutritional variety and help to promote a healthy weight. Every food package is individually tailored to meet the participant's specific nutritional needs.
WIC offers breast feeding support, education, and counseling. Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to support the growth of your child while nurturing a bond that will last a lifetime. Mother's milk has everything a baby needs to grow and stay healthy.
We want you to have the community and healthcare assistance you need. We provide referrals for immunizations, health care and other programs.
Parents often worry about their child's eating habits. Our qualified nutritionists and staff can give you professional nutrition and wellness advice.
Tracking your child's growth will help you understand his or her health and development.


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You don't need to be a star on the field to know you can't grab any field hockey stick off the rack and expect to become a champion. Whether it's your first time playing, or if you're looking to up your game with new equipment, you need to know how to choose the right field hockey stick. As your go-to place for sporting equipment, we're here to help you pick the gear that leads you to victory.
There are plenty of field hockey sticks to choose from, all manufactured by reliable sports equipment brands. With so many choices, you may have a difficult time figuring out how to start your search. We've created this helpful field hockey stick buying guide to help you determine which stick is best for you, or how to pick out a stick as a gift for someone else.
Parts of a Field Hockey Stick
Before you know why a stick is high-quality, you need to know what makes a field hockey stick unique for the sport. Let's start with the basics and talk about the components of a field hockey stick.
- The shaft: Also known as the grip or handle, the shaft is where a player holds the stick.
- The head: The end of the stick opposite of the shaft is the head. One side is rounded, and the other is flat and is called the face.
- The toe: Like the toes on your feet, the toe on the stick is the upturned edge at the bottom.
- The heel: Joining the toe and the head is the heel.
- The scoop: If you look closely at the head of the stick, you'll see a small groove about 2mm thick known as the scoop.
- The bow: If you look at the field hockey stick from head to toe, you'll see a slight bend, which is called the stick's bow.
Let's take a moment to talk a little more about the bow. Every stick will have a bow. However, the degree of its bend will vary by stick. There are four types of stick bows, typically ranging from 19mm to 25mm, depending on the stick.
- Regular: Great for players of any skill level, the regular bow has a high point placed in the center of the shaft.
- Control: The control bow is between the placement of a regular and late bow. This kind of bend helps with passing, hitting, receptions and ball control.
- Late: The late bow will measure roughly 25mm and bends closer to the stick's toe. This higher bow placement enhances the lift and flicking of the ball.
- Extreme: Like the late bow, the extreme bow measures around 25mm. However, it sits at the lowest point possible on the stick. The extreme bow is for precise control of the ball at any position on the field.
What are field hockey sticks made of? That depends on which stick you're looking at and what type of performance you want to achieve. The composition of a field hockey stick can influence its versatility on the field. Before we move on to the types of materials used to create a field hockey stick, here is some other field hockey stick terminology you need to know.
- Power rating: Some field hockey sticks will have a power rating ranging between one and 10. One has the least amount of power, while 10 has the most. Although higher ratings have more power, they are usually stiffer sticks, which means the player will need more precise ball-controlling skills to use the power rating to their advantage.
- Balance point: This term refers to the weight focus of the stick. Usually, it is either concentrated in the toe or spread throughout the stick evenly. Heavier toes have lower balance points.
- Carbon content: It's essential to know how much carbon went into the manufacturing of your stick. Higher levels of carbon create a stiffer stick. Sticks with higher power ratings will generally have a higher carbon content.
- Vibration: As the stiffness of the stick increases with carbon content, so will the vibration the player experiences in the handle. Some sticks absorb this vibration very well, while others will be a little more sensitive and the player will feel it more frequently.
The materials used to design each field hockey stick will influence power and vibration. The amount of carbon content in the stick will also impact these capabilities. Essentially, field hockey sticks fall into three categories: wood, composite or fiberglass-reinforced. While carbon field hockey sticks have increased stiffness, wood field hockey sticks are more flexible. Manufacturers sometimes use fiberglass to add strength and durability to the stick, reinforced by the carbon for power.
Now that you have an idea of the anatomy of a field hockey stick, it's time to learn about the structural elements that impact play — skill level, length and weight. Each aspect of stick design caters to the height, comfort and capabilities of each player.
What to Consider When Choosing a Field Hockey Stick
Skill Level
A quality stick doesn't make a good player, and vice versa. Just as there are modified versions of other sporting equipment for different types of players, there are also types of field hockey sticks that accommodate various skill levels. Sticks are available for four different skill levels — beginner, intermediate, expert and elite. You may also hear them called beginner, competitive, advanced and elite sticks.
- Beginner: These sticks are ideal for first-time players or younger players looking to increase their knowledge and skill of the game. These sticks have a low power rating because they are either wood or fiberglass, providing less stiffness so novice players can have better control while learning. Carbon content should be below 30%.
- Competitive: A competitive or intermediate stick is great for a player who knows the game well enough to play in more serious competition. Their composition includes somewhat more carbon to increase the power and stiffness of the stick, but the stick is still flexible enough for the player to continue honing their skills. Carbon content should be between 30 and 60%.
- Advanced: Also known as expert-level sticks, these field hockey sticks feature a cutting-edge design which increases power, improves ball control and provides just enough flexibility to help perfect the player's skill level to all-star status. Carbon content can be above 60%, but less than 100.
- Elite: As the best of the best, these innovative field hockey sticks are designed for winning championships! With at least 70% carbon — if not 100% — these sticks maximize power and showcase the latest technological advances in stick design each year.
Like baseball bats, lacrosse sticks and hockey sticks, the field hockey stick dimensions need to match the size of the player. Thankfully, determining the right stick length is easy. Reference this field hockey stick size chart to discover which stick length corresponds to a player's height.
- 4' 0" and under = 28" length
- 4' 1" to 4' 3" = 30" length
- 4' 4" to 4' 6" = 32" length
- 4' 7" to 5' 0" = 34" length
- 5' 1" to 5' 3" = 35" length
- 5' 4" to 5' 6" = 36" to 36.5" length
- 5' 7" to 5' 9" = 37" to 37.5" length
- 5' 10" and above = 38" length
There's a chance you or the player you're searching for may prefer a stick length that corresponds to a shorter or taller height. That's perfectly fine! Many players choose a stick based on how it feels, even if its length is different than what manufacturers suggest. Don't be afraid to try a stick size that is a little longer or shorter to discover which feels best.
Along with length and composition, field hockey stick weight is another factor you must consider. Similar to the other two, the best field hockey stick weight is the one that enables you to play your best. You can separate stick weights into three categories.
- Lightweight sticks: A typical lightweight stick may weigh between 535 and 545 grams. Very lightweight sticks are under 540 grams.
- Medium-weight sticks: Medium-weight sticks may range between 540 and 560 grams, depending on the manufacturer.
- Heavy sticks: Most heavier sticks are at least 550 grams and can range over 560 grams.
Depending on the manufacturer, you might see stick weights divided into more categories and listed in ounces. Here's an example of a weight comparison chart.
- Indoor sticks: 17 to 18 ounces
- Superlite sticks: 18 to 19 ounces
- Lightweight or junior sticks: 19 to 20 ounces
- Medium-weight sticks: 21 to 22 ounces
- Heavy sticks: 23 to 24 ounces
Position You Play
If it's your first time playing field hockey, you should know you'll be one of 11 players on the field. There is always one goalie and 10 others on the field at all times. The other positions range from forwards to midfielders to fullbacks, and will play in various combinations during the game. Forwards primarily focus on scoring goals. Midfielders juggle between defense and offense, depending on the flow of the game. Fullbacks are defenders who try to clear the ball. Some fullbacks called sweepers assist the goalie.
Two of the most common questions we receive from novice players are, "Which are the best field hockey sticks for defenders?" and "Which field hockey sticks should goalies use?" There are specially designed field hockey sticks for goalies. However, most players can use sticks for multiple positions. The key to choosing the right stick for your position is to find one that enhances your playing style. Forwards and fullbacks alike may want a powerful, heavy stick. It all depends on your style, strengths and goals.
Normal Wear and Tear
Unless you keep your stick safely stored inside and never use it, every field hockey stick is going to incur damage. Even the most advanced, innovative, technically enhanced sticks will show signs of wear after hours of play. Though you do want to protect your stick from unnecessary damage and always use it responsibly, you should also be able to identify normal damages and marks. What kind of wear and tear can you expect from everyday use?
- Grips that unravel
- Increased vibrations
- Nicks and chips
- Scratches
When is it the right time to replace your stick? That depends on the amount of wear and tear it has experienced, along with the increase in skill level you've developed. If your stick is in poor condition, it may be dragging down your game. Alternatively, your field hockey stick may still be holding up well, but can't deliver the increased performance you need. If you think you need more power and control in your game, consider upgrading your stick from one level to the next.
Structural issues or other defects, however, may be problems with the design of the stick itself. Unsure if your stick is broken or worn? Give us a call, and we'll talk you through your issues.
Field Hockey Stick Brands
Think about other sporting equipment you know and trust. From your shoes to your sunglasses and everything in between, you need to be ready to rock the moment you hit the field. At SV Sports, we want you to be fully equipped for whatever the game throws at you. That's why we only stock versatile field hockey sticks from reliable brands that bring the best out of players. Our wide-ranging, yet affordable, selection includes:
- Brine
- CranBarry
- Debeer
- Dita
- Grays
- Longstreth
- Stx
We carry sticks of all lengths, compositions and weights for all skill levels. We even have great junior field hockey starter sets for younger players who are just getting into the game. For the casual player, we offer an excellent assortment of indoor sticks. Looking to elevate your game to an all-star level? Check out our dynamic inventory of innovative expert sticks that will deliver the power and performance you desire.
Ready to Buy a New Field Hockey Stick?
Now that you know the fundamentals of field hockey sticks, it's time for the fun part — picking one out! Shopping for your first field hockey stick or upgrading to a new one is an exciting feeling, and Schuylkill Valley Sports is here to help you find the stick that's best for you. We have an impressive array of field hockey sticks from trusted brands like CranBarry, Grays and Stx.
Looking for more gear to go with your new field hockey stick? Browse our fantastic selection of bags, balls, gloves, goggles and shinguards, so you're ready to get out and play at a moment's notice. Would you like to learn more about our field hockey sticks and gear? Visit us in our store, or contact one of our friendly representatives, who will help you find all the field hockey sticks and supplies you need.


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PAGELAND, SC (WBTV) - South Carolina state lawmakers named January 24, 2019 #MyPageland Day to recognize the hard work put in by small business owners in Pageland.
Chamber of Commerce President Timothy Griffin applied Pageland to be on the Hulu show 'Small Business Revolution.' The stars of the show go to one town in America and help revitalize the downtown area by helping six small businesses with renovations, marketing and financial strategies.
Pageland has made it into the final 10 for season 4 of the show.
"Everyone wants to be involved that wasn't involved before," Elizabeth Smith, business owner of New Creations Embroidery in Pageland said.
Smith says she's seen the community come together in ways she hasn't seen before - all because they want a second chance at bringing their small town back to life.
"We have seen people that I would have never guessed a year ago, would be working together," Griffin said.
As part of being a Top 10 Town, show producers and talent are visiting Pageland. To welcome the show staff, Pageland is putting on a parade downtown Thursday night, followed by a reception at Clyburn Hall.
Store fronts along Pearl and McGregor Streets were decorated with Small Business Revolution logos and the #MyPageland phrase.
They hope that being one of the small towns that is named a finalist will help them make it on to the Top 5.
"That little bit [of money] will be enormous for this little footprint, compared to a drop in the bucket for those bigger towns," Smith said.
If Pageland is named a Top 5 town, they would then be a part of a nation-wide vote. The winner will be the next town featured on 'Small Business Revolution.'
"Even if we never got any further than where we are today, we've won," Smith said. "This town has won something really special just for all that we've been able to be a part of together."
Copyright 2019 WBTV. All rights reserved.


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If you missed it 3/31
94.1 The Rock and Jade Presents bring you PUDDLE OF MUDD and ADELITAS WAY, May 24 in Aberdeen at the Ramkota Convention Center, tickets on sale April 9. Listen to your concert connection 94.1 The Rock for more details!!
If you missed The Morning Rokit on 94.1 The Rock this morning, you missed……….
Joke Of The Day
An old woman is riding in an elevator in a very lavish New York City building when a young, beautiful woman gets into the elevator, smelling of expensive perfume. She turns to the old woman and says arrogantly, "Romance by Ralph Lauren, $150 an ounce!"
Then another young and beautiful woman gets on the elevator, and also very arrogantly turns to the old woman saying, "Chanel No. 5, $200 an ounce!"
About three floors later, the old woman has reached her destination and is about to get off the elevator. Before she leaves, she looks both beautiful women in the eye, then bends over and says, "Broccoli – 49 cents a pound."
A farmer goes to a livestock dealer and buys an anvil, a bucket, two chickens, and a goose. The farmer looks at his purchases and says, "Damn, I walked here. How am I gonna carry all this home?
The livestock dealer said, "Why don't you put the anvil in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?"
"Hey, thanks!" the farmer said, and off he went.
While walking home he met a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, "Can you tell me how to get to 1515 Mockingbird Lane?"
The farmer said, "Well, as a matter of fact, I live just down the road from there. Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time."
The little old lady said, "I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and ravish me?"
The farmer said, "Holy smokes lady! I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?"
She replied, "Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucket …. and I'll hold the chickens.
Dumbass Of The Day
Ricky Flowers, 20, who led officers on a high-speed car chase, abandoned the car, took off on foot and scaled a 30-foot fence to seek refuge on the other side and landed directly in the yard of a women's prison.
Today's FTW
27-year-old Gwendolyn Lowery who was operating a strip club catering to teen boys in her mobile home. She set up a living room strip club in her trailer home then marketed her services for the low, low prices of $5 for a lap dance and $20 for a "VIP special." When police busted in they found Lowery dancing on the stripper pole in her living room in front of twenty adoring fans, eight of whom were juveniles including a 12-year-old-boy.
68-year-old Alexander Clement and 64-year-old Christine Clement, who were arrested for tampering with Jell-O pudding mix to receive packages of Jell-O for free. They were allegedly taking boxes of powdered Jell-O pudding mix and replacing the contents with what investigators say is aquarium sand. They then returned the packages to get a refund.
Other stuff for 3/31/2010
Bozo Criminal Of The Day
From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania comes the story of bozo Donald Wesley, a true animal lover, who encountered a dead opossum on the side of the road. Trying to do the right thing, our bozo stopped and attempted to administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to the creature, who apparently had been dead for quite a while. A police officer spotted him and, after questioning, charged him with public intoxication. No word on the fate of the possum.
Babe Of The Day
Gillian Jacobs – You might know her best as Britta from the NBC show Community.
Don't know what to do for April Fool's Day? Let me help…
(Off the net. No, I don't personally recommend them. The bossman made me say that.)
– Fill the powdered creamer with baking soda to make the hot coffee foam and bubble up.
– Fill the sugar bowl with salt to make the coffee and cereal extra special.
– Switch the "MEN" and "WOMEN" signs on a pair of public bathrooms while they're occupied.
– Put cherry Kool-aid mix in the shower head. What a surprise first thing in the morning!
– Grab a bottle of lotion that everybody uses and put in some instant tanning lotion.
– Submit your friend's name to the newspaper's obituary column.
– Superglue a couple quarters to the ground on a busy sidewalk or parking lot.
– Butter all the doorknobs and toilet seats!
– Put some magnetic strips from those anti-theft devices in your victim's coat pocket.
– Tape the kitchen sprayer's trigger on and aim it forward. The next person to use the water will get soaked!
– Take large safety pins and pin your spouse's PJs to the sheets. Wait for him/her to "turn over."
– Take out the remote control batteries. Watch your spouse go nuts trying to figure out what's wrong with it.
The First Honest Piece of Advice About Girls on the Internet
Guys, read THIS. You can thank me later….
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Does your work suck? Here, THIS will make you feel better about your job.
10 greatest Eric Cartman moments
*94.1 The Rock, Pepper Entertainment & The Aberdeen Downtown Association present: Saliva headlining the 2010 Great Aberdeen Pigout July 10th. Tickets are $10 for one day of the Pigout or $15 for both days. You can get tickets in advance at greatpigout.com or you can get them at the gate. Oh, we're not done yet either. We're announcing the supporting acts on April 19th. Pepper Entertainment gave us a preview of who they are trying to get. Rusty and myself are happy with ANY of the supporting acts.
*All this week listening online to Point FM, Pheasant Country 103, Sunny 97.7 & 94.1 The Rock you have your chance at winning $20 in scratch tickets from the South Dakota Lottery. When you hear the sounder, just be the 1st caller and you win! The only way you can win is by listening online!
*Show your support for the South Dakota Special Olympics. Myself and Lord Rokit are raising money for the Polar Plunge at Wylie Lake. Our goal is to raise $300 by April 24. We picked $300 as our goal but now we have a new goal, BEAT JAY DEAN! He was telling us yesterday about how he is going to beat us. Don't let him beat you members of The Rock Army, donate today, whether it's a little or a lot, anything helps and we appreciate your time and help with this great cause! Stop out for the Polar Plunge at Wylie Lake on Saturday, April 24, 2010!
*May 14th 8 BANDS!! Seasons After, Janus, Red, Lacuna Coil, Drowning Pool, Five Finger Death Punch, Seether, & Three Days Grace will be rockin' Huset's Speedway in Brandon. Tickets are only $41.50. The Rock bus is SOLD OUT but we are taking names for the waiting list (just incase someone doesn't pay). Call 229-3632 if you want to get on the waiting list.
*Don't forget the All Request Lunch Rush weekdays from 12-1pm. For one full hour you guys control the rock. Can't complain about the music if you don't call in!
*Stump The DJ weekdays at 7:40am. You have your chance to call in and stump the DJ's for your chance at scratch tickets from the South Dakota Lottery. The better the question, the more scratch tickets you could win!
Concert Connection
For tickets, check out the Concert Connection page of The Rock Page on hubcityradio.com.
April 28th – Breaking Benjamin & Sick Puppies – Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD
May 14th – Seasons After, Janus, Red, Lacuna Coil, Five Finger Death Punch, Drowning Pool, Seether & Three Days Grace – Husets Speedway, Brandon, SD
May 24th – Puddle Of Mudd with Adelitas Way – Ramkota Convention Center, Aberdeen, SD
May 30th – The Unite & Fight Tour with Flyleaf, 10 Years & Fair To Midland – Ramkota Exibit Hall, Sioux Falls, SD
July 10th- Saliva with TBA April 19th – Great Aberdeen Pigout, Aberdeen, SD
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LEXICON INC v. ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY et al
ATTENTION: It is possible that this information may no longer be current and therefore may be inaccurate. The index contains both open and closed cases and is not a complete list of cases in which an ACE Insurance Group company is involved. This information is provided to give interested persons an idea of the issues disputed in the indexed cases. For a full understanding of a case, one should read the rest of the court file, including the response. For the most up-to-date and complete information on a case, visit www.pacer.gov or contact the clerk of the relevant court.
"15. Lexicon timely placed ACE and National Union on notice of the unexpected and unforeseeable catastrophic collapse and the resulting property damage, as covered by the ACE and National Union policies. Despite Lexicon's full cooperation with ACE and National Union in their adjustment and investigation of the claim, and providing those insurers with comprehensive information and back-up as to the damages, both ACE and National Union have yet to indemnify Lexicon for the loss, a loss that occurred nearly two years ago in July of 2007."
January 7, 2010 - Opinion and Order against Lexicon
January 15, 2010 - Appeal Filed
September 20, 2010 - Appeals Court Opinion:
"We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion."
The provided text is an excerpt from a document filed in this case. For a full understanding of the case, one should read the complete court file, including the response.


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Terramin to formally apologise to Bird In Hand winery over accusations of bullying emails
A mining company whose lawyers have been accused of engaging in bullying and intimidation against an Adelaide Hills winery says it will formally apologise to the family-run business.
Key points:
- Terramin is trying to block a planned expansion of the Bird In Hand winery next to its proposed gold mine
- Its lawyers have been targeting family members' personal email addresses
- The company says it will formally apologise to the winery over the emails
Terramin plans to establish a gold mine close to Bird In Hand winery near Woodside.
It is trying to block a planned winery expansion, despite the development already having council and State Government approval.
As tensions between the two companies escalate, emails sent between Terramin's lawyers that appear to admit they were targeting the private email addresses of the winery founder's family members were revealed in Parliament by local Liberal MP Dan Cregan.
The winery has accused the company of bullying and intimidation tactics.
One of the lawyers emailed the family members' personal email addresses, even though they were not involved in the case.
"I'll get started looking for the grandparents' email addresses," was the reply from another lawyer.
The law firm accidentally copied in the Bird In Hand winery employees on the emails.
Mr Cregan said one of the emails was received by a family member not involved in the dispute when she was taking her son to hospital.
"This does not appear to be the way that any mining company would want or should be represented," Mr Cregan said.
"I raised this matter directly with the Minister [for Mining, Dan van Holst Pellekaan] immediately after becoming aware of it."
Terramin chief executive Richard Taylor told ABC Radio Adelaide he was shocked when he saw the content of the emails, and said the law firm was not working under Terramin's instructions.
"The first thing that we did was take severe action against the law firm that provided that information and we're just working with them at the moment to understand, through an investigation, what happened.
"But it was no part of Terramin and we definitely do not condone the messages that were in those emails."
Legal action doesn't suggest co-existing, winery says
Mr Taylor said Terramin was trying to work with Bird In Hand winery over the dispute.
"We have some concerns about the development, concerns that we think we could work with Bird In Hand winery to address, but we weren't provided with the opportunity to do it," he said.
"We believe we can co-exist.
But the winery's communication executive, Chiara Marling, questioned that sentiment, given the legal action Terramin is taking.
"The notice of appeal that we received, the orders that were sought was for the development planned consent that has been granted to be completely quashed," she said.
"There are no orders sought to co-exist in any way and we keep hearing Terramin wants to co-exist with the community, but its actions suggest otherwise."
Mr van Holst Pellekaan said it was "terribly disappointing" to learn of the emails, but there was not much else he could do.
"The mining company has said that they were not aware of it. The mining company has said that they are incredibly disappointed with what the legal firm did of its own volition," he said.
"I wouldn't be at all surprised if the mining company was considering if they wanted to stay with that legal firm or not, but of course that's their business to decide that."


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The e-cloth General Purpose Cloth and Glass & Polishing are the two original e-cloths. The General Purpose with its thicker fibres and wedge shape construction absorb spills and remove dirt and grease. While the Glass & Polishing Cloth gives the ultimate finish to windows, mirrors, chrome and all shiny surfaces. Both cloths remove over 99% of bacteria using just water.
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Item Dimensions: 32cm x 32cm General Purpose Cloth. 40cm x 50cm Glass & Polishing Cloth
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How to Use
Wet thoroughly and wring out. Clean with the cloth damp, with just water. For heavier dirt, first use wet before finishing with a damp cloth. It can be a good idea to fold the cloth and use it as a pad. This ensures good contact with the surface and gives a number of different cleaning sides.Use dry for dusting. The fibres' natural positive charge attracts dust. For best results, finish with the dry Glass & Polishing Cloth, for a perfect streak-free finish on windows, mirrors, stainless steel and other shiny surfaces.
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Platinum Edition
Rated G
Running Time: 77 Minutes
Studio: Disney
Retail Price: $29.99
Features: Audio Commentary, Featurettes, Image Galleries, Games, Sneak Peak
Specs: 1.33:1 Full Screen, English Dolby Digital 5.1 Enhanced Theater Mix, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Mono, English Closed Captions, English Subtitles, Chapter Selection
Released: March 6th, 2007
Presented in 1.33:1 full screen (the original theatrical aspect ratio), "Peter Pan" looks astounding, and makes me hope that every Disney animated film re-released on DVD in the near future gets simiar treatment. The image is incredibly sharp, with strong black levels and deep, pure color saturation &emdash; be it the blues of the ocean or the greens of Pan's outfit. Detail is also phenomenal, as the picture looks really smooth as each frame passes, you feel like it's just literally being put down in front of you after the artists have done their jobs. Quite simply, this is one of the absolute best DVD restorations I have ever seen and is sure to delight all those who check out the DVD.
Disney's 5.1 Enhanced Home Theater mixes have been hits and misses in the past in my opinion. I enjoyed the one on "The Lion King," but I was a bit underwhelmed by last October's "The Little Mermaid." Much to my relief and satisfaction, the new 5.1 mix for "Peter Pan" is pretty phenomenal. Dynamic range is pretty strong and fidelity is high, and the track doesn't have the "thinness" you sometimes get when you stretch out or "enhance" a mono track. The music sounds fully orchestrated and full of life through the channels, and the sound effects &emdash; be it the ticking of the clock, crocodile or Tink chiming in &emdash; actually hold significant weight. It may not be as discrete as a modern movie, but it captures one's ears without being distracting. And again, given the age of the film, it is impressive.
Thankfully for all us purists, the original mono track is included too. But given the film's age and source materail available, the 5.1 theater mix is pretty impressive, so take your pick. Also included are 5.1 mixes in French and Spanish, plus your usual English closed captions and subtitles.
The last time "Peter Pan" was released on DVD, it had a decent amount of features that were worth a look, but for this Platinum Series released, Disney has upped the ante again with some great new featurettes and documentaries. If you bought it once before, it looks like you might want to buy it again. (I should also note that all of what was included on the Special Edition last time around has been included here, too.)
On the first disc there is an Audio Commentary (one of the features available on the last PP DVD). It's hosted by the valuable Roy Disney, with contributions of Disney historian Leonard Maltin, and features plenty of the voice talent and artists spreading anecdotes around the film &emdash; including the man himself, Walt Disney. I am not usually a fan of these commentaries. While maticulously edited from so many sources, sometimes the comments are a bit irreverent or the fact there's so much talent it just feels a bit choppy. But not here. Given the variety of people included, there is a lot of insight going on that gives you a full spectrum of the process in making this animated classic. For animation buffs, it is worth a listen.
Then there are bits on the music. Two deleted songs are featured: "Pirates Song" and "Never Land" &emdash; the former in animatic format, and the latter as a performance from Paige O'Hara. The "Never Land" track also features comments from Richard Sherman after. Then there's some band called T-Squad, probably made up by marketing people at Disney, performing "The Second Star To The Right" in a music video. I bet the tweens will gobble it right up.
The featurette "You Can Fly: The Making Of Peter Pan," is worth a watch, as it discusses the origins of J.M. Barrie's stage play and features quite a bit on the voice casting of the film. "In Walt's Words: Why I Made Peter Pan," is also quite astounding and personal. Disney talks about his original exposure to the play via a magazine article from 1953. Pretty fascinating.
A clever touch is to give the ever-iconic Tinker Bell her own featurette, entitled "A Fairy's Tale." Personally, I would have loved if this extra was longer, but at 8 minutes, it's still quite a treat. Tinker Bell's history &emdash; through Barrie's words to silent cinema to the Disney feature &emdash; are here. I'm thinking more interviews and even more about her appeal would have made this entertaining piece even more grand.
"The Peter Pan Story" is a black and white piece that probably aired on TV when the film was originally released, which has its moments of insights and depths &emdash; giving off the feel of "oh, so this is how it's done &emdash; the wonder!" &emdash; but is a bit promotional in nature.
The other documentary, new to this DVD, is "The Peter Pan That Almost Was," which traces the film's characters, animated look and its script. It's a little dense, but in a good way. Like much of the featurettes here, I think this will probably appeal the most to the more mature audiences buying the DVD.
Also worth checking out are nine Image Galleries &emdash; there is a ton of stuff to view here, that will definitely interest fans of the movie and of animation.
Finally, the first disc has your usual sneak peeks from the Mouse House and some interactive games that will probably only interest the kiddies.
The third time is finally the charm for "Peter Pan," as this Platinum Edition really does the film's rich history and legacy justice with its abundance of supplements and fantastic presentation. I know it is early on in 2007, but given the superb audio and video restorations, and wonderful supplements, I highly anticipate that this new edition of "Peter Pan" will still be a highlight come the end of the year. A must own for any DVD library.


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Miss Teen South Lancashire Galaxy & Miss Cheshire Galaxy, Nicole Jackson & Helen MacGregor, have been fundraising for the Christie!
Nicole Jackson & Helen MacGregor, Miss Teen South Lancashire Galaxy and Miss Cheshire Galaxy, have been busy fundraising for The Christie!
Here's what Nicole had to say about their day:
'I recently went to Cheshire oaks to help raise funds for the Christie charity with Helen MacGregor. We had an amazing day and raised lots of money for the charity! It was really cold and rained most of the day but we enjoyed knowing we were helping out with a good cause!'
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Choosing someone to support you when you're feeling vulnerable is a big decision. That's why I thought you'd like to hear what some of my current and past clients have said about me. Let them help you decide if I'm the right fit for you.
S. Mash – Anxiety and panic attacks
"I am a firm believer in 'sorting yourself out' and 'getting on with it' but sometimes in life you truly can't just do that on your own. Natasha gave me the tools, strength and belief that 'I can do it'. Sort myself out and get on with it positively.
"I was suffering with high anxiety which led me to have panic attacks. From the very first session with Natasha I felt reassured and through hypnosis so very relaxed. It really was the most wonderful feeling of wellbeing. I knew from that first session how powerful this treatment would be for me.
"Six sessions on and I am approaching life differently. With Natasha's help I have been released from the exhausting 'Getting on with things' under a cloud of anxiety. What a difference it has made, I wish I had sort this help from Natasha sooner."
M. L – Stress and Anxiety
"Living my life on an auto pilot constantly doing rather than being was exhausting, I felt completely detached from my emotions and the world around me. My life was filled with negative thoughts and anxieties. One day I made a choice to see Natasha and she has changed my life remarkably. Natasha has guided me through the most difficult times of my life, through a tailored therapy she enabled me to find the root causes of my stress and anxieties and to reframe my mind to live a fulfilling life I thought was never possible.
Natasha is very engaging, incredibly caring and is an extraordinary listener.
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A.M. – Stress and anxiety
"When I first went to Natasha I was experiencing muscular pain in my neck, my self-confidence was at an all-time low and my stress levels were at their highest. I felt lost and my work/life balance was totally out of kilter. Through talking and hypnotherapy, Natasha helped me to unpick the true causes of my stress and anxiety and to see how I could unlock a deep sense of relaxation.
"Between weekly sessions I felt my confidence grow and a sense of ease came into my life. Natasha equipped me with coping mechanisms which have enabled me to feel empowered to cope with stressful situations and to feel more relaxed each day. Since meeting Natasha, I have developed my business and I enjoy the work/life balance that I have out in place. I am now confident of a bright future ahead of me."
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"Natasha made me feel comfortable and relaxed when talking about my areas of insecurity. She created a great rapport, empathising and understanding the topics which arose, proving she has extensive knowledge in her field. Attending with a phobia, I learnt so much about myself in just a few sessions and feel she has shown me how to continue moving forward with my life… without a phobia!! Thank you Natasha :)"
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Social media support in this fast evolving socially-driven world
We're here for your social media support: if you're not in the right place, at the right time, with the right content, you're missing a huge opportunity
Through our commitment to professional development, it's our job to keep on top of everything so we can offer the best social media support, advice and strategy.
With so many platforms and changing algorithms, it's difficult enough for pros like us to keep up with social media developments, never mind those who have little knowledge or experience!
It's all about knowing your audience. Who are they? Where do they hang out? What do they talk about? What challenges do they face or what do they love right now?
Aura has a lot of PR tools in our toolbox and we use these to correctly identify platforms, times, topics and often we can be reactive and cease the moment!
We use data and insights to get an in-depth view of your audience. We know what works well on different platforms and optimal times to post. Although, nowadays, there's such a huge amount of content being published every second, it's difficult to get cut-through. That's why we recommend including a budget for paying to reach the desired audience. It guarantees you'll reach them. We'd work with you to develop campaigns around activities and suggest platforms to test on before going live with the final campaign. It means we've tested and know it works, rather than committing a big budget with no understanding if it will work or not!
Recently we've been testing different Google ads for a client, based on key search words. It's important in social media that we look to develop key themes and consistency in what we do.
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Life as a busy homeowner can be tough. Managing both the interior and exterior of a house is difficult enough, but throw in garden maintenance and you've got your hands full. Gardening can be therapeutic and reduce stress, but finding time to do it and maintain your garden can be a challenge.
In this garden maintenance plan you'll find helpful tips that you can use when you're busy and struggling to find the time. Take a look and see what you find:
Keep Your Garden As Low Maintenance As Possible
Keeping your garden as low maintenance as possible is essential for those who don't have a lot of time. Mulching, for instance, helps to reduce weeding time in your garden and creates a better quality soil. It stops weeds from growing and getting out of control, which is perfect for times when you have a lot on your plate. If you're particularly lazy, filling your garden beds with stones, AKA stone mulch, can be an option too. This non organic mulch will not need to be replaced. However, be prepared to use a blower every so often to get rid of debris that lands on them.
Consider how you can make your garden more low maintenance. You could even incorporate fake grass, so you don't have to worry too much about watering and nourishing it. You do still have to keep it clean and take care of it, but not to the same extent. Plus, it'll always look fantastic, no matter the season!
Make sure you also research plants and flowers that require little to no maintenance. You don't want to be on a strict watering schedule if you're short on time. Perennial flowers such as lavender for example, will fill your garden with a pop of colour year after year, and you'll barely have to lift a finger. Annuals will need to be replaced every season by contrast, so they are usually best avoided.
Outsource Tasks To A Pro
Outsourcing tasks to somebody else might cost you a little more money, but it is worth it when you don't have to think about any maintenance tasks yourself. Landscape maintenance services are extremely helpful and effective when you find the right person to help you.
Install A Drip Irrigation System
Installing a drip irrigation system can save you hours weekly of watering, and you should find that your plants do better with the consistent water source provided. You may also want to consider adding a timer to your system, which in turn will ensure your plants are watered even if you're away from home on a long vacation. It'll make watering completely hands free and take a lot of the heat off maintenance for you.
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Chilling out in Dubai
The penultimate stage of our homeward journey saw us land in Dubai at 5.25am after a 14.5 hour flight from Sydney, stagger through the long queues at passport control, collect our baggage and then take a cheap taxi to a hotel in the city. Our choice of hotel had a lot to do with the availability of an early check-in rate that allowed us to crash out in our room at 7am. It was good to escape the heat – it was already hot and forecast to hit 37 degrees in the afternoon.
The other benefit of our hotel was a rather splendid rooftop terrace with a stunning view of the Burj Khalifa, currently the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa was inaugurated in 2010 and has a recorded height of 828m (2,717ft) and more than 160 stories. The record might not last that much longer as the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a height of 1km (3,281ft) when construction is completed in 2021.
Early in the planning process I imagined that we would check out the Etihad Museum, the historical district and the Burj Khalifa. As the trip drew closer we pared this back, balking at the cost of the high level views from the Burj Khalifa, then wrote off almost everything after discovering that our energy and engagement levels had been zapped. It seemed that holiday mode had been well and truly switched off, so we just took it easy from that point on.
The wind-down included one of the most enjoyable meals that I can remember – a 'Fifty flavours of Vietnam' brunch at Hoi An, a Vietnamese restaurant located in the Shangri-La. The combination of superb food, a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and exceptional service from every waitress made for a perfect couple of hours. Just what we needed at this point of the trip.
On being seated we were presented with a menu and at first expected that we would need to choose. Instead, waitresses brought out small dishes of every starter from the menu, followed by a traditional noodle soup with chicken, then small dishes with every main (including an exquisite and incredibly tasty portion of sea-bass marinated in onion and ginger) served with a large bowl of fried rice and finally a couple of desserts. I guess you could say that it was a bit like a Vietnamese tapas or an 18 course banquet.
Although we didn't go to the top of the Burj Khalifa we certainly got a terrific view of the building from the rooftop terrace of our hotel as the sun set and the lights of the city switched on. It was ever so slightly terrifying looking over the edge and down to the Dubai Metro line crossing the spaghetti like tangle of the motorway!
Our time in Dubai might not have been as packed as we expected, but this proved to be the perfect chill out ahead of our final leg – an eight hour flight to London.
A little luck in Dubai
Our travels had brought us to Dubai Terminal 3 at the mid-way point on a journey to New Zealand to visit family and see a little more of the country. The first leg, from London Gatwick to Dubai, saw us arrive perfectly on time and in a suitably exhausted state for a night's recovery in the airside Dubai International Hotel. However, opening the curtains the following morning brought the unwelcome sight of thick fog and the news that many flights had been severely delayed or even cancelled.
The Emirates flights covering the 8,823 miles to and from Auckland are among the longest commercial flights in the world. The outbound leg from Dubai tends to be a little shorter, clocking in at just over 16 hours, compared to 17 hours for the return. If you travel to and from New Zealand you will probably flown plenty of long flights, but somehow the extra couple of hours on this routing pushes me through a psychological barrier. In short, I have been dreading this leg of our travels for some time!
The in-bound flight from Auckland (EK449) this morning had been diverted to Dubai World Central International Airport due to the fog, followed by a 22 minute flight between the Dubai airports that effectively saw it arrive at the right airport three and a half hours late. Taking that into account, along with the many other delayed flights on the boards, we felt extremely lucky to be boarding more or less on time. Although our flight (EK448) left around 90 minutes late, most of that time was recovered and we landed just 20 minutes behind schedule.
The flight was made considerably less painful by a late upgrade that gave us a little more space and the novelty of drinking cocktails in the bar on the upper deck mid-flight. As a once-in-a-lifetime experience it was pretty neat and ensured that we were a little fresher than usual when we stepped off the plane and into the welcoming arms of family in the terminal. Time to chill out and relax!
One day in Abu Dhabi
Our travels have brought us to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, for a one day stopover. It was not a destination I had ever planned to visit but proved to be an intriguing place to spend a little time.
The schedule gave us a full day to explore the city between an early morning arrival on an Etihad Airways A380 from London and a late night onward flight on to Bangkok, with a little sleep at a conveniently located airport hotel (Premier Inn). My challenge was to string together a selection of sights that would keep my heat-averse travelling companion satisfied and my sanity intact!
My normal instinct is to get around by public transport but after consulting the timetables I realised that our itinerary was only going to work by hopping from sight to sight by taxi. Thankfully, these are plentiful and inexpensive. The first of these took us from the airport to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in plenty of time to join the first walk up tour of the day, before the worst of the heat.
Although you can wander around the mosque on your own, the tours organised by the mosque take you to areas off the main walking route and provide some fascinating facts about this modern marvel. Our tour guide, Aisha, helped us appreciate the astonishingly beautiful detail of the building and understand the reasoning behind aspects of the design that would otherwise have passed us by.
The mosque was completed just ten years ago but in a short space of time has become one of the most iconic images of the emirate. The first sight of the 82 domes and 4 minarets is enough to astound, yet that is nothing compared to the beauty of the interior. The first indication of this came on stepping inside the arcades with their 1096 columns, each inlaid with semi-precious stones. Beyond that, through some pretty cool sliding doors, we came to the foyer and prayer hall.
The main prayer hall is quite simply stunning from floor to ceiling with highlights being the world's largest hand-knotted carpet and largest chandelier to be found in a mosque. The carpet, which used a considerable quantity of New Zealand wool, was heavier still – it weighed in at 40 tons before it was shaved to create prayer lines. In contrast, the chandelier seems relatively light at around 12 tons and even includes a hidden internal staircase for the cleaners!
Aside from the obvious cultural highlights of the mosque I was fascinated to discover that one of the minarets contains a library. Indeed, the only library to be housed in a minaret. The collection holds some 7,000 titles and uses Library of Congress classification and AACR2. Strange to find something so familiar in such an unexpected setting.
After leaving the mosque we found it easy enough to pick up a taxi from the parking lot (a queue of taxis were ready and waiting). Twenty minutes later we arrived at the Etihad Towers complex for Observation Deck 300, a viewing platform on the 74th floor that offers superb views of Abu Dhabi's cityscape, startlingly blue waters and surrounding islands. Sights visible from the 360 degree gallery included the Marina Mall (2001), Emirates Palace (2005) and UAE Presidential Palace (2016). Our 85 AED tickets included a 50 AED refreshments voucher which covered a couple of mocktails.
We didn't have to stray too much further for our lunch, heading to the Rosewater restaurant on the second floor of the complex for a luxury buffet, a bit of a splurge at AED 192 per person when the service charge, municipality fee and tourism fee were added in. However, it was well worth the price – an impressive spread, wonderful flavours and superb quality.
After lunch we took a taxi across town to Qasr Al Hosn, a stone fortress constructed in 1761 that was formerly the royal palace. The historic site is currently undergoing restoration but next door you can visit a rather wonderful exhibition which tells the story of Abu Dhabi and its people. The video captures from the older generation were fascinating, especially the tale of how to treat Scorpion bites by cutting out the affected area and squeezing out the poison. Yikes!
It only took us around half an hour to walk through the museum but in that time we learnt so much. I was particularly taken by a series of photographs tracing the transformation of Abu Dhabi city over the decades, revealing just how recent the towering developments have been. In the 1980s the fortress was relatively un-overlooked whereas now skyscrapers look down from all sides. The final two rooms showcase some clever audio-visuals that bring the history up to date and reveal the plans for the future.
The final stop on our air-conditioned day of sightseeing brought us to Dalma Mall, thirty two minutes away by taxi, for a game of glow in the dark mini-golf which was a fun way to round off the day before heading back to the airport by taxi (easily picked up from the front of the mall).
It was great to get a little taste of the city, so different to anywhere else that I have been. Unfortunately, we were a week too early to see Jean Nouvel's stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi but it's good to have something to go back for…


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He's never been one to mince his words, and Home and Away star Ray Meagher has opened up for the first time about which plots really made his blood boil.
The 71-year-old actor, who plays Summer Bay veteran Alf Stewart, spoke candidly last year about how he had to have a "fairly severe word" with his bosses over the direction of the show.
Ray has now pointed the finger firmly at those Braxton boys, admitting he believes their plots were far too dark.
"I think we went off the rails a bit there," he told Stuff. "There's always going to be bad things happening in the Bay from time to time but I think we got to the stage where there were 80% bad things happening and 20% reasonable stuff.
"There should be a maximum of about 30% bad stuff. You know, the River Boys - Steve Peacocke and Lincoln Younes - were just absolutely sensational performers. They did such a good job with what they were given, but I just thought a lot of what they were given was a bit too dark."
Ray is also very protective of his alter ego Alf, adding: "I never attempt to change the story but I'll attempt to change - I do change - the way he speaks.
"Over a period of time, we have had a great number of writers. Some are old, some are young; some are straight, some are gay; some are English, some are New Zealanders, some are Aussies; some are men, some are women, and not all of them are going to be able to write accurately for all the characters.
"Some of them will put their version of a very classic Australian line in for Alf and it won't be within a bull's roar, but I know what they mean and I can put it into Alf speak.
"The other thing that I try to say to them is one of the basic tenets of Alf - if he's in a confrontational situation, it wouldn't matter if the Incredible Hulk was the other bloke, if Alf thought he was right he would not back down to anybody."
Ray is the show's longest-serving cast member, having played the role of Alf since episode one in 1988.
Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
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Klopp Wants to Sign International Captain to Replace Departing Liverpool Star
With Alberto Moreno's Anfield departure inevitable upon the expiry of his contract in the summer, Liverpool are in the market for a new left-back to provide competition for Andrew Robertson and Klopp is apparently keen on Bristol City's Lloyd Kelly, according to a report from Club Call yesterday.
READ: Agent of Star With £44m Release Clause Flew to Liverpool to Speak With Klopp Over Transfer
Kelly, who also happens to be the captain of England's U20s, has attracted interest from a number of Premier League sides over the last few weeks, with Liverpool scouts believed to be in attendance to watch the starlet during City's 2-o defeat to Leeds at Elland Road last month.
Having trained with England's senior side at St George's Park, Kelly is already highly regarded and would seemingly be a sensible signing to deputise for Robertson next season.
Adept going forward and a left-back in a similar vein to Robertson, Kelly is a fullback who likes going forward and had a hand in three of City's goals during a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town last week and could potentially compliment Trent Alexander-Arnold well on the opposite flank.
READ: "He's Arrived", "Best Player on the Pitch" — Liverpool Fans Heap Praise on Summer Signing Over Burnley Performance
However, Bristol born and having come through the club's youth academy, Kelly could prove difficult to prise away from Lee Johnson's side, where he has been a regular this campaign.
Previous reports have also stated Klopp is keen on promoting U18 left-back Adam Lewis into the first team fold upon Moreno's departure, which would appear to make more sense; it seems bizarre that Klopp would move for another young left-back when he already has one in the academy.


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Metal Box presents:
Tonight I will be playing score from1983 sci-fi/horror movie XTRO composed by Harry Bromley Davenport and also score from horror movie THE CHURCH composed by Goblin and Keith Morrison. Showcasing Darkwave/electronic/ebm group Cold Choir(NC), witchhouse/dark electronic/post-industrial artist PLVGUES(WI), darkwave/electronic/goth artist Ghastly Shadows(RI) and heavy metal/earth rock band GREEN LUNG(London)…Things are going to get creeping and wicked tonight!
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Tonight I will be playing score from 1984 fantasy/thriller movie "FIRESTARTER" composed by Tangerine Dream and paying tribute to the late great Keith Flint of THE PRODIGY!!! Get ready to start a FIRE!!! I'm the FIRESTARTER!!!
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Tags: 80's heavy metal, Edm, Electronic music, FANTASY, Firestarter movie, Glam rock, gothiclizard, hard rock, Heavy metal, Industrialmusic, Keith flint, METALBOX, SOUNDTRACKS, The prodigy, Thrash Metal, Thriller, WRIR
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Though some are still believing that Global Warming is merely a myth but the collected scientific facts are clearly indicating that the Mother Earth is witnessing a serious problem in the form of global warming. Some of the evidence which is supporting this include the melting of the ice-caps, warming of the oceans, acidic nature of oceans, acid rain, extreme weather conditions and suffocation water bodies. The global warming is disturbing the ecological balance of the planet, thus adversely affecting its biodiversity.
The recently published research is clearing suggesting that global warming is no more a joke. The research indicates that Global Warming is killing the Great Barrier Reef. According to a study published in one of the leading journals, Marine heat waves caused as a result of global warming are killing off the corals of Australia's Great Barrier Reef which is, in fact, the world's largest reef system. Terry Hughes, one of the authors, claimed that there has been a loss of 30 percent of the corals in the nine-month period between March and November 2016.
The research clearly indicating that The Great Barrier Reef had experienced marine heatwave way back in 2016 which caused massive coral bleaching and die-off. The most affected region was along 500 miles of the northern Great Barrier Reef. Another author Mark Eakin said that half of the corals on the Great Barrier Reef were killed by climate change in just two years. The study further suggests that climate change is a threat to the diversity that is the hallmark of coral reefs. While conducting the study, the researchers found that the coral reefs which were least affected by heat stress in the past are more sensitive to heat stress than they realized.
Coral reefs are considered as diverse ecosystems on earth which consist of sponges, crustaceans, mollusks, fish, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and much more. Being a complete ecosystem, each component of a coral reef is dependent upon and interconnected with plants, animals, and organisms. In case, there is a fluctuation in the abundance of one species, it would drastically alter both the diversity and abundances of others. Thus, it would disturb the whole ecosystem.
The increase in marine heat waves is a result of increasing carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere due to human activities. The heat-trapping gases or greenhouse gases have the tendency to trap the sun's radiation which would reflect back otherwise. The main causes of these gases include human activities like the burning of fossil fuels in the vehicles, factories, etc. The global warming has reached such level that it can't be ignored. Time has come that global community should shrug off their differences and start working on this problem on a global level. Some of the possible solutions include the use of renewable energy sources, electric cars, eco-friendly products, etc. But as a responsible citizen, you should start spreading awareness about this problem. By educating people about the graveness of this problem, we can easily make this planet, a better place to live.


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Research Fellow
Helsinki Collegium of Advanced Studies
University of Helsinki
Graduate of UCC
Research Fellow of the 'De finibus: Christian representations of the afterlife in medieval Ireland' project, UCC
Research Interests:
Hagiography, holiness, eschatology, narrative theology
Select Publications:
Saints and Sinners in Early Christian Ireland: Moral Theology in the Lives of Saints Brigit and Columba. Studia Traditionis Theologiae, 3 (Turnhout: Brepols — forthcoming, 2010)
'"Pilgrims in the World": Monastic Life in Early Medieval Ireland', in Pilgrimage in Life: Studies in Honour of Professor René Gothóni, eds. Tuula Sakaranaho, Heikki Pesonen, Riku Hämäläinen & Mari-Johanna Rahkala. (Helsinki: Suomen Tiedeseura — forthcoming, April 2010)
'Theology of Holiness in Early Medieval Ireland', in Approaches to Religion and Mythology in Celtic Studies, eds. K. Ritari & A. Bergholm (Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2008), pp. 264-291
'Image of Conversion in Early Irish Saints' Lives', in Frontiers in the Middle Ages. Proceedings of the Third European Congress of Medieval Studies, ed. O. Merisalo with P. Pahta. Textes et Études du Moyen Âge, 35 (Brepols: Turnhout 2006), pp. 718-727
'Images of Ageing in the Early Irish Poem Caillech Bérri', Studia Celtica Fennica III (2006), 57-70
Funded Projects:
'From This World to the Other: Eschatological Thinking in Early Medieval Ireland'
3-year postdoctoral project funded by the Academy of Finland
'De finibus: Christian representations of the afterlife in medieval Ireland' (University College Cork)
'Religion, Society, and Culture: Defining the Sacred in Early Irish Literature'. 3-year project headed by Docent Tom Sjöblom, funded by the Academy of Finland.
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