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When Justin Ames went to North Korea as a Western tourist, he was expecting the drab, Stalinist, and isolated nation which many think of when they think of life in the DPRK.
But in fascinating pictures kindly shared with NK News, Justin experienced another side to life in North Korea: when North Koreans let their hair down and enjoy an afternoon of drinking and seafood barbecue at the beach.
Having gotten used to the constant supervision of overbearing minders that many complain about when they visit North Korea, Justin writes on his blog The Velvet Rocket, "we were astonished when they dropped us off at a crowded beach and just told us to be back in a couple of hours".
Granted a level of freedom almost never afforded to tourists visiting North Korea, Justin began snapping away as he and his fellow tourists walked along the beach.
With normal citizens usually shy and reserved when guides are around, Justin writes that "the contrast was remarkable" as him and his fellow tourists were welcomed to join the party.
"Not a single group that we passed did not invite us to come and dance, eat, drink or just hang out with them," he writes, commenting on the hospitality of the locals, saying that he was taken aback.
Surrounded by locals enjoying beer and eating seafood, as well as shops selling ice creams and snacks, "[It's] not exactly the first image one conjures up when thinking about gray, authoritarian North Korea," Justin says.
According to the North Korean-raised Monique Macias, the beach in the pictures is Nampo beach, roughly 50 km south of Pyongyang.
Determined to take advantage of a rare moment of freedom, Justin walked down a small road along the beach to find the car park, which he describes as " increasingly anarchic", and where the locals drove all manner of vehicles to get to the beach, including: "dump trucks, military vehicles, cargo trucks… buses".
"Commandeering a bus would get one arrested as a terrorist in the West," he writes, "but in North Korea when a group of villagers commandeer a bus to take a trip to the beach on a hot day, this is considered a sensible and entirely appropriate course of action".
Despite the fact that, he admits, the parking area "look[ed] somewhat like a refugee camp", it was where a lot of the most interesting stuff was going on.
"It was fun to walk around and see what all of the different groups of friends and families were up to," he continue. "Some groups were barbecuing, some were just sitting around drinking, some were dancing, some are doing all of the above and more".
And while some might be skeptical of the claim that this was not yet another presentation staged by the North Korean tour company to add a bit of variety to the trip, Justin insists that "there is no way this was staged".
"We saw drunk North Koreans staggering around, drunk North Koreans passed out, men fighting, women fighting, men hitting their wives… You name it".
So what did Justin learn from the experience? He finishes the blog post with a thought, that his day at the beach in North Korea was "another reminder that people are essentially the same wherever you go".
Stumbling upon beach parties while on tour in the DPRK is not uncommon, with travel group Uri Tours having written a blogpost last year about one of their tours also being invited to join a beach party in Nampo, the video of which you can see below:
Check out Justin's travel blog here.
Photo credit: Justin Ames
When Justin Ames went to North Korea as a Western tourist, he was expecting the drab, Stalinist, and isolated nation which many think of when they think of life in the DPRK.
But in fascinating pictures kindly shared with NK News, Justin experienced another side to life in North Korea: when North Koreans let their hair down and enjoy an afternoon of drinking and seafood barbecue at the beach.


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A happy new year celebration turned deadly Jan. 1, when an Indian-American woman became the first homicide victim in New York City, after what was reportedly a night of some hard partying to ring in 2018.
Stacy Loknath, 26, formerly known as Stacy Singh, was found face down, unconscious and unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to her torso, in the early afternoon inside her home on 103rd Avenue near 113th Street in Richmond Hill, Queens, according to police. Just a few hours before that, her husband Vishwanand Loknath, 42, referred to by friends and acquaintances, as Vinny, was found hanging from a tree in Forest Park, a mile and a half from their home, New York Daily News reported.
Two children are now left orphaned. But what is heartening is how the community is rallying to help the children and raise funds for their upkeep. Messages and donations poured in from hundreds of people following the tragedy and thousands have been raised. Meanwhile, social service organizations are demanding more attention be paid to domestic violence within the community.
Vinny Loknath's death is being linked by police to Stacy Loknath's murder, according to news reports and account given friends and family recounting what happened that fateful New Year's Eve night.
The couple brought in the New Year by partying hard with family members and doing cocaine at a Queens restaurant, police said. Friends of the couple told police the two had been arguing with each other all night. Stabroek News, a media outlet from Guyana, identified Stacy Loknath as being of Guyanese descent.
Family members told New York Daily News that the fighting became so loud that at one point, the two were thrown out of the club where they were celebrating.
Romain Shaw, Singh's brother-in-law, told the New York Daily News that Loknath was abusive.
"He was very abusive to her, but she stayed with him no matter what because they had two kids together. She was hoping for him to change, but he never did," said Shaw.
Shaw added that Loknath had been drinking heavily and using cocaine at the New Year's Eve party they attended.
"He was so drunk, so very drunk. He always beat her up when he went home high," said Shaw adding that Singh "was a very sweet, very generous and caring person."
A neighbor told New York Daily News that the couple fought constantly.
"The cops are always there. They were always having big fights. But she still came back to him," the neighbor said recalling one incident which ended with Singh having to leave to the home in an ambulance.
The neighbor also described Loknath as a construction worker who was often seen sitting on the front steps of his house, smoking cigarettes and drinking beer.
Cops had arrested Loknath for attacking Singh last September, and charged him with misdemeanor assault. A judge granted an order of protection barring Loknath from being near Singh until October 2019, but police say the couple ended up reconciling.
Also, the New York Daily News reported that Loknath had called his mother, who was unaware of Singh's murder, and told her that he wanted his body to be cremated instead of being buried.
The couple leaves behind a 5-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter who Singh "loved very much and spent every penny on them. They were her world," added Shaw.
Police say the investigation, which they consider to be a murder-suicide, is still underway.
According to a local non-profit specifically dedicated to domestic abuse in the Indian-Caribbean community, urged elected officials to dedicate more resources to prevent violence against women.
Shivana Jorawar of the advocacy organization, Jahajee Sisters, is quoted in timesledger.com saying, "This is the fifth time Jahajee Sisters has had to respond to the violent murder of an Indo-Caribbean woman in Queens. How can it be that in one community, the same headline seems to run over and over again? Stacy's death is a call to action for all of us, including our elected officials and faith leaders, who we look to in times of need."
A Gofundme page was started by a friend, in the first week following the horrific murder. "With the permission and support of Stacy's family, we have established this GoFundMe campaign to provide financial assistance while allowing the family to grieve and mourn Stacy and make plans for the caretake of her 5 year old son and 1 year old daughter," the dedicated website says, adding that "All the funds donated will be put towards the funeral expenses of Stacy and support of the two children. Any additional donations after the goal is reached will be placed into a fund that is setup by the family and will be used to provide for the two children left behind."
The 'Stacy Singh Memorial Fund' goal of $10,000 goal has already been surpassed as of Jan. 15, reaching $14,028, as this went to print. Some 220 people had donated by that time. Those coming to the site expressed sorrow over the tragedy and concern for the children.
"From the moment I heard of this great loss of lives my heart has felt broken for all involved… my mother always says no matter what wrong your children do … a mothers love will never change. I pray that these two beautiful children always be loved respected and kept safe. I hope they will grow up to know that their parents loved them despite the selfish act that has taken place," said a Naz Chan Shievdayal.
"Stacy story brought tears and alot of memories to me.i lost my 22year old daughter 10 years ago from a jealous fiancée similar to Stacy.RIP," said Debbie Hardat.
"Stacy you were a wonderful mother, friend and co-worker. You will be missed, Rest In Peace my friend," said Michelle Crane.
Pathaline Byrd said, "To the family: I am so sorry for your loss. Stacy was a beautiful woman, and she clearly adored her gorgeous children. I know she is already greatly missed. There are no words to express how much pain I feel for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
Annirood Mackhrandilal said, "RIP, may God bless the children and the family who steps up and accept the challenge to parent these children so they can realized their dreams and live on.

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Remanded in custody for a month
A man's been remanded in custody after appearing in court today - after a woman in her 20s was attacked in the Terrace area of Torquay in the early hours of last Sunday morning.
She's now being supported by specialist officers.
Today 49 year-old Kevin Foale of Lister Way, Totnes appeared in front of magistrates charged with attempted rape.
He'll appear next at Exeter Crown Court on 28 February.


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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
An Arrogant and lawless IRS. Even the WaPo is getting squeamish.
Noted management expert and Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen was apparently called out of retirement — like the Ted Williams of evasive, unapologetic bureaucrats — to destroy what is left of his agency's credibility.
At immediate issue is two years of subpoenaed e-mails from former IRS official Lois Lerner to outside agencies, lost in a convenient computer crash. The possible involvement of other agencies is one focus of a congressional investigation into the heightened IRS scrutiny of conservative nonprofit groups before the 2012 election.
In recent congressional testimony, Koskinen admitted that the e-mails were irretrievably gone; that the "backup tapes" had been erased; and that Lerner's hard drive was apparently destroyed in an aggressive act of recycling. With that settled, Koskinen expressed his "hope that the investigations can be concluded in the very near future."
It is a mix of arrogance and delusion that seems designed to incense Republicans. Koskinen had delayed informing Congress of the lost e-mails for months, even while assuring members they would be provided. "It was my decision that we complete the investigation," he said, "so we could fullyadvise you as to what the situation was." Translation from management-speak: We wanted to get our story straight before we advised you of anything. Koskinen complained about the breadth of subpoenas and the "piecemealing out" of information. Translation: We will provide you what we want when we want. "Every e-mail," Koskinen assured the House Ways and Means Committee, "has been preserved that we have." Except the ones they don't have — and somehow snuffed out, tied to an anvil and thrown into the ocean.
Democrats were left to complain about a Republican "witch hunt" — while Koskinen set up a caldron, added some eye of newt and toe of frog and hailed the Thane of Cawdor.
To review: After President Obama blamed "two Dilberts in Cincinnati," an inspector general's report found that high-level IRS officials in Washington were involved in directing additional scrutiny toward tea party groups seeking tax exemptions. Lerner admitted as much, before taking the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying before the House oversight committee. The House of Representatives held her in contempt. And now the evidence of possible communications between Lerner and other agencies (including the White House) has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. It could be a regrettable series of rogue operations, IRS management failures and technical glitches. Or they could be taking us for fools.
If there was any political motivation for this abuse of power, it is a form of corruption — the kind of thing Americans like to criticize in countries they regard as less developed. And the circumstantial evidence is strong. This wave of heightened IRS scrutiny came after Democratic senators, warning of possible abuses spawned by the Supreme Court's Citizens Uniteddecision, demanded additional IRS scrutiny of nonprofit political groups. Because evidence of political influence is both plausible and circumstantial, a special counsel is needed to sort out the truth.
Why does this matter deserve heightened scrutiny from the rest of us? Because crimes against democracy are particularly insidious. Representative government involves a type of trade. As citizens, we cede power to public officials for important purposes that require centralized power: defending the country, imposing order, collecting taxes to promote the common good. In exchange, we expect public institutions to be evenhanded and disinterested. When the stewards of power — biased judges or corrupt policemen or politically motivated IRS officials — act unfairly, it undermines trust in the whole system.
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(UPDATED, Sept. 13 ) Florida's produce industry losses from Hurricane Irma will be grim, and vegetable crops near harvest in Moultrie, Ga., were also hurt, industry leaders contacted Sept. 12 said.
"While the full extent of the impact is still being explored, this is definitely an event with very significant damage to the Florida citrus industry," Shannon Shepp, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, said in an email statement. "Before Hurricane Irma, there was a good chance we would have more than 75 million boxes of oranges on the trees this season. We now have much less."
Shepp said some growers are dealing with trees out of the ground. "Agricultural emergency declarations exist for types of natural disasters like this," she said in the statement.
Based on grower reports, citrus crop loss may be in the 50% to 70% range in some areas, Lisa Lochridge, director of public affairs with the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, said in a Sept. 13 e-mail.
Tomatoes, other fruit
"As for other fruits and vegetables — particularly tomatoes and strawberries — there was damage to fields that were about to be planted in south and central Florida — primarily plastic ground covering and irrigation systems ripped up," she said.
Because of the storm, Lochridge said the tomato crop is expected to be light at the first part of November, but volume should build and industry leaders expect a "solid December."
Likewise, she said strawberry growers expect to be able to recover quickly and stay on their timetable to be harvesting on time. Florida strawberry harvest typically begins in late November and continues into March.
"A big concern for growers is finding available workers to help them in their recovery efforts," Lochridge said. "The labor supply was already very tight, so this is also an issue they're dealing with."
In Homestead, Fla., Mary Ostlund, director of marketing for Brooks Tropicals, said in an e-mail that most of Florida's crops were severely impacted by Hurricane Irma.
"Brooks Tropicals is assessing the extent of these damages," Ostlund said. With offshore supply, she said Brooks Tropicals will continue to supply tropicals, including Caribbean Red papayas from Guatemala, SlimCado avocados from Dominican Republic and Solo papayas from Brazil.
Tomato marketer DiMare Homestead Inc., Homestead, said in a recorded telephone message that the company expects to open Sept. 14 with minimal staffing that day.
Florida vegetables
In southwest Florida, one grower said Sept. 11 that Irma resulted in 100% loss of anything that was planted.
"We had a lot of specialty peppers, eggplants and tomatoes in the ground and we had just planted some summer squash last week," said Steve Veneziano, vice president of sales and operations at Oakes Farms Inc., Naples, Fla.
Those crops are lost, he said, and replanting those vegetables won't be easy, he said.
"You can't just throw the seed in the ground — you have get the seed, bring it to the greenhouses, seed it and after 42 days you can pull it and plant it," he said. After that, it is another 70 to 90 days before the vegetable is harvested.
"Everybody cut their greenhouses down to avoid destruction, but by the time greenhouses are ready to start seeding again, it could be three to four weeks on average," he said.
"This will set things back for the entire month of November, December and most of January on items like peppers, tomatoes and eggplants out of south Florida," he said.
Veneziano said the company had planted close to 20% of their land when Irma hit, while other growers had planted only 8% to 10% of their crops.
Georgia report
There are no firm estimates on crop damage in the Moultrie-Tifton region in Georgia, but a lot of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant that were staked were blown over, said Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association.
"Right now I think everybody is evaluating whether they can stand stuff back up that got blown over and whether some of the younger stuff can recover after being pushed over," he said Sept. 12.
Packing had recently started for earlier squash and cucumbers. Harvest usually continues in the region until mid- to late November.
Blueberry fields in southeast Georgia in Homerville and Alma suffered some damage to very young blueberry plantings, but the fruit was mostly spared. "I don't think we had too much damage in the blueberry area," he said.
Calvert Cullen, owner of Northampton Growers Produce Sales, Inc., Cheriton, Va., said the company's operations in Boynton Beach, Fla. had not yet planted cabbage, peppers, cucumbers and squash when the storm hit.
However, in Georgia, where the company has operations near Moultrie, he said the same crops did suffer damage.
Harvest for the company's Moultrie operations were expected to start by late September, but 65 mph winds and about 3 inches of rain damaged some of the crop.
"We're not wiped out by any means, we just don't know the damage," he said Sept. 12. One of the unknowns is if the hurricane brought much salt to the fields.
The company's Georgia harvest will typically continue until the first week of January, he said.


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SPLICING IT UP & THE DEATH OF A BIRD…Saw the new "horror" flick, SPLICE, today. I know it has received rather mixed reviews, but I found it incredibly interesting and provocative. Not really much subtext – this film is an all-out assault against the suspicious ethics around DNA testing and further darkly humorous twisted exploration of child abuse, responsibilities of family life and the morally inappropriate. A big old celluloid ball of fire. I really thought it worthy viewing — tho, certainly not for all tastes. Not sure if it will actually find an audience. I suspect it goes way too far for the average sci-fi fan and has way too much sci-fi for the average art-house cinema junky. But, I liked it and found the special effects particularly effective.
After my viewing of this disturbing movie I had just enough money to grab a cup of coffee. And, I came face to face with one of the things I fear most: birds. Yes, I am a-scared of birds. Always have been. And, not because of that silly 60's movie — but just because of the way they move about. Creeps me out. I remember feeling rather validated when I saw JURASIC PARK and the correlation between flesh-eating dinasours and birds was made. No wonder they creep me out.
Anyway, this experience triggered a protective instinct in me and made me feel a great deal of empathy/sympathy for this poor bird.
I walked into this random coffee shop. The door was open. I got my coffee and a bird flew in and was so freaked out. It kept trying to get out of the shop but continuously flew into the windows not finding the door into which it had flown. So, instinctively, I attempted to coo and attract the bird to lead it to the door. It almost worked, but then the bird suddenly threw itself into some sort of mad panic. It flew away from the way out and to the back of the shop to the register. Upon being shu'd away from the counter it zoomed forward — and crashed into a window breaking its neck. The bird died.
…talk about put me off my coffee. Made me sad.
So, this is what my life is like as of late.
We drive out to the burbs of northern california to a Target Super Store. I'm following B down one of the many isles. I notice a nut full mixes and exclaim: "B! Nut mixes!" …I mistakenly think he is going to follow me as I study the various mixtures of nuts and dried fruits. I find two that look particularly good and healthy, turn and realize that he has left me long behind.
I panic. As I am panicking I try to calm myself down by repeating "This is no big deal. You will find B."
But, I circle the store twice with no luck. I am sweating like a pig and feel ill. My legs and head are starting to ache. I decide to have him paged, but by the time I get to customer service the oddest thing happens. I forget my own fucking name. Complete blank.
I really go into hyper-panic.
What is my name? I just do not know.
And, then, the next thing I know. I'm standing in front of our parked car, cig in hand, crying, a car alarm is going off and I can tell I've just thrown up.
I walk slowly back to the Target Super Store from Hell and there is Byron standing with his cart full of stuff looking at me as if to say, "Where have you been?"
Suffice to say, the day just went downhill from there. But, here I am now — safe and sound at home. Welcome to the wonderful fun world of DID… Ugh!
MADONNA & THE MAGIC OF THE DIGITAL AGE…I don't think there is a human alive who doesn't understand that photos which come to us via print media are not re-touched. The smart celebrities ensure that their images are retouched in obvious ways like the one above. Yet, my thinking is off. There are people who actually believe that this is how Madonna looks. Yes, glowing like a sort of neon ghost.
Remember all those glossy posters from the 80's of Marlene D which were paint-brushed neon? They looked so unique to us at the time. Glam and cool. Then, in the 90's they became sort of old news. But, now I see them at work again by use of digital tricks. Confusing many with reality.
Now, to me, the sad thing here is that Madonna is a very beautiful woman. As you will note — she looks damn good for a 51 year old woman. …Especially given the stress and milage that she must have endured in the last 25 years or so. So, I found it somehow interesting to see these photos unretouched. If Madonna is about empowerment — then, these photos are far more empowering.
…from his last art showing, I got this small rock with a sculpted person lying in the crevice of the formation. I love it.
MAYBERRY, USA or MY BELOVED SAN FRANCISCO, CA?!?!?
Yesterday my pal, Bethie, and I "did" a sort of brunch thing here in the city. The odd thing was how oddly quiet San Francisco was. For well over three hours I heard no sirens, slamming of brakes, horns, crazy homeless people yelling, junkies roaming about lost, crack whores peddling their goodies, teens screaming in languages unknown to me or scantly glad gay men. After Bethie returned to her home, I took a walk down to the ocean and only saw soccer moms and happy white children frolicking about. and faithful looking dads strolling about in cargo shorts. Where were all the tat'd surfer dudes and hippie chicks?
Well, this morning I rode with the hubby, Mr. B, to San Rafael so that he could take measurements and photos of a building for which he must do some re-design work. Then, I drop'd him off at his office. As I drove from downtown San Francisco back to Sutter Beach San Francisco, I am happy to report that charming and "normal" aspects of my city had returned to form. Yes, as I drove up Sutter and back down via O'Farrell to Divisadaro to Haight to Geary Blvd I saw that things were truly back to form. A stoned psuedo hippie stepped in front of the car as I was turning a corner. Horns were blasting all around me. Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Polish, and English obscenities and joys were being screamed about. Gay men disguised as in shape gym bunnies were romping about inappropriately next to nothing despite the deceptively sunny morning with temp at about 57 degrees. The rest of us in our various forms of layering for the day looked on in confusion. Those boys nipples are going to just pop off! And even the crack whores were starting to get an early jump on the day. I only saw one soccer mom struggling with one of those strollers that requires an engineer to unfold. And, even then, a homeless veteran was hustling her for some money. She ignored him.
Yes. I was home and the Mayberry Pod People had not taken over!
Thank Goodness! …I was getting worried!
And, I felt a great stir of pride as I walked by the evil empire known as Starbucks and walked into my fave independently-owned coffee/donut shop where they know my name and got a kick-ass cup of java. I drove to the ocean and watched the surfer dudes struggle to find waves to catch and all the hippie chicks watching them as they shared a joint. Yep. I was home.
At this point in my life time is evolving into something almost nondescript for me.
"The other day" could mean last month. "About a month ago" could end up translating to last year.
And, even further to the point, I seem to forget the order of the days and events that happened on them. Sometimes I can remember every detail of something that happened, but can't pinpoint either when the "thing" happened. Just that it did.
And, other times, I know something happened on Monday around Noon but the memory of whatever happened is too cloudy to fully recall.
Part of this could be attributed to the boredom of my days and inability to work right now. But, the bigger piece probably relates to the phase of the "process" I am in as I try to get to the core of me.
Yes, I am living in a really lower than usual budget LifeTime Movie of the Week which has been rated TV-21. …a new rating devised by the network to allow it to air after 10pm.
Well, one just pushes forward. …and pushes. …and pushes.
Tricky. …this life of mine.
So, I've come to understand that there are really three states:
And, I feel that I even have a fourth: limbo/lost consciousness.
It seems, for now, I spend a good deal of time stuck in the limbo/lost state wherein I am left wondering what I've just done, where I am and why I am 'there' — a bit different from all of the other three because in recent weeks there are bits of foggy/dream-like memory creeping all around me.
At some point, probably around the age of four, my sub-conscious created ways of coping or dealing with trauma or experiences that were both too painful and too scary to deal with on a fully conscious level. These resulted in a fragmenting of the mind — or a fragmenting of myself. Looking back now, I can see and am starting to recall times throughout my life when I do not have a clear memory of a certain time or — and this is particularly new to me — times/experiences which I simply did not remember but now suddenly do remember in fairly strong context.
For almost two years I've been aware of losing the state of consciousness — and then "waking up" to discover that I had been functioning perfectly well and fine. This, upon deep reflection, has been going on all my life. Looking back at my journals and thinking about it — most of the time (in my youth) I shrug'd it all off as effects of drugs or being just goofy. Later, I would shrug it off as a panic attack of some sort and most other times in my adult life I simply refused on some level to even acknowledge it for fear that I was going insane or that I had some sort of brain tumor I did not want to know about. I would actually manage to not think about it. …to the point that pages in my journal were either ripped out or scratched over to the point that I could not read what I had written. At one point in my adult life (my mid twenties) I was actually convinced that a pal of mine who was mentally unstable and who sometimes slept on my futon with a teddy bear (?) was sneaking into my journal and screwing around with it.
But, close to a couple of years ago this losing time business was really taking a toll. It could not and would not be ignored.
This had sort of happened before in the early 00's when it was thought that I had suffered some form of nervous breakdown related to work stress. Every test was done on me from the physio standpoint and then the mental standpoint — and it was determined that I was suffering with PTSD.
Medication, therapy and lame attempts at reducing stress pushed forward with a vengeance.
It took losing a major career and a daring move cross country, falling in true love and finding a truly satisfying job and life before my brain's clever fragments started to crumble as "defense mechanisms" and morphed into "self destruction" — not that these fragments/aspects/alters ever intend to cause destruction — the fact is that they all appear to be stuck in both their own specific time and state of emotion. …developed to react and protect me from things which have not been a part of my reality since I was 9 years old. …they have no emotional maturity or true logic. They are simply fragments of me from various times and experience that have "sort of" grown with my real self. …Or, Conscious Self.
Now, when something upsets me or I suffer some form of life/adult setback — these aspects/alters take over from my Conscious State and operate/react in totally inappropriate ways to my current life.
So, now the real hard part begins: Somehow removing myself as the block to understanding the needs of my sub-conscious self. My therapist has suggested that we work toward creating a sort of conference table where negotiations begin between my conscious self and my aspects/alters to understand what they feel they need and to eventually work toward the dream result of anyone battling DID: Co-consciousness. …At which point I get my life back.
It has been hell getting to this point. But the really frustrating — no, horrifying thing — is that this is only the beginning and it is only going to become more challenging, scary and difficult. Welcome to my mind.
How long had it been since I wore these Fluevog shoes? At least four years – maybe a bit longer, actually. This morning I found them sneaking a look at me from behind the mess in our tiny bedroom closet floor. I dug past tennis and dress shoes long forgotten and pulled them out.
I slipped my feet into them. They felt somehow comforting. These old shoes of mine for which I had paid what I had felt was far too much. I bought them on Newbury Street in Boston several months before I decided to forever leave that city and to head to Northern California. I can remember breaking them in that winter. My feet were far too cold in the snow to notice the pain from the unworked leather bindings of Mr. Fluevog's design.
One early evening I trounced through the South End with this man I quite liked. He admired my determination to get them to have that "worked in" feel. We stopped at a coffee shop and he explained how he didn't feel he could walk away from a profession that not only fueled his wallet but his self-confidence. A fake bit of confidence that was flaking away quickly as he had just celebrated his 45th birthday. …Tho, to any of his clients, he had only just turned 35. Clients, upon his initial meeting were far too desperate and lonely to protest that he didn't exactly match the picture that sold his services. He had kept up the muscles, but smile lines were etched firmly into his face and the challenges of time had somehow covered his once firm six-pack with a small belly. But, he was still handsome and knew how to work it.
I can remember him holding his giant coffee cup with two hands. Looking at me in a way that reminded me of a frightened child, "Matt, I just can't quit what I do. I need it and them as much as they need me."
I can remember sitting quietly weighing the thoughts that were racing through my already muddled head. I can remember shifting as the combined warmth of my hot-coca surroundings made me aware of the pain inflicted by my new shoes.
"Nothing has to change between us. I know monogamy matters to you, but I am monogamous. This part of my life is my job. They are not real encounters. Besides, what else can I do at this age? I've been doing this since I got my real estate license when I got out of high school. This is all I know to do."
It is interesting to me that I can remember his hands better than his face.
We sat in silence for a long while. Natalie Merchant's voice was carrying through the coffee shop's speakers and it was close to closing time.
We began to put on our coats, scarfs and gloves. I remember opting to forgo my ear muffs. It was impossible to not notice that his eyes were filled with tears. Like some lost soul wanting me to tell him that it was all cool and OK with me.
We stepped outside on to Columbus Avenue. There was a light fall of snow and I took the bitter cold air into my lungs. I don't recall what I actually said to him, but I do know that I essentially told him goodbye and wished him the best of luck. He started to cry. I gave him a hug and he grabbed me and gave me a kiss full of misplaced emotion. As I forced my way out of his kiss and embrace I started to slip on the cobbletone'd sidewalk. He caught me at my lower back.
The last thing I ever said to this sad man was that I really loved my shoes. A few more days and a box of bandaids – and they'd be all set. I think I was wanting him to laugh as I made my exit back to my high rise apartment. But, he didn't laugh. He gave me a half smile and a wink. I watched him walk down the avenue with his head aimed firmly at the ground in front of him.
Today, as I walked in my old shoes this memory flooded over me. I guess he must be 50 now. I hope he is OK, but I'm so glad I turned away and left New England behind me. I wore these shoes on to the plane that brought me to San Francisco. Funny. When I realized the plane was getting close to California, I removed these shoes and put on a pair of cool comfort shoes. I wore them to a Bauhaus concert a few weeks later when my best pal, Alan, bought us tickets. I think that was the last time I wore these shoes.
As 4pm approaches, they are still comfortable but oddly unsteady. I think I shall take them off. Maybe I will wear them again some day or maybe not. But, I do think I will keep them. They are my shoes. It is my walk through life. Walking in a constant jag'ed line is not always easy but it seems to be my fate's want.
I continue to plow forward. I can't give up. Marching forward — old or new shoes. Cheap or expensive. Actually, maybe barefoot is the best way to go. …As long as one is not walking in the Tenderloin or Crack Alley.
UNPEELING THE iONION
At the moment, my life is consumed by confusion, fear and therapy. It's an old and over-used metaphor, but sometimes one must look at his/her life as onion. In therapy — especially the type of three days a week's worth which I am in — one must rely upon metaphor to grasp an understanding so that the mind can get a grasp around the core problem. At the core is the key to the way toward integration.
So, I sit with my therapist and think of a conference table at which to negotiate and make peace with parts of myself unknown to me. Fragments of me that have long ago split away from the person I know as myself. We are unpeeling the layers of my life — my onion. Some of the layers I know. Oddly, the most soured/bitter layers I already know. But, other skins are layers that have been long hidden somewhere in my psyche.
Sitting on a beautiful beach this morning with my toes pushing through sand, sun pouring down upon my head, cold ocean breeze messing my hair, cigarette in one hand and a coffee in the other. I watch the waves as the surfers head to catch some magic waves. I begin to think of this onion that is my life and all these layers I've never really known that are slowly returning to my memory. Suddenly odd choices I've made in my life start to take on a sense I had long since tried to understand.
The sting or stench of the smell can be unbearable as we peel. Bringing tears of regret and fear to my eyes. I do my best to toughen up and get a grip to face the truth that is my life. I am tough. I can roll with the toughest of them and, if required, can usually take them down if they push me against the wall. But, I grow so very weary.
Pull back this layer and I suddenly remember experiences and misadventures that seem so alien that it doesn't seem possible that these memories are mine. Here is a layer that reveals a long lost trip to New York with a black dude who was into things far twisted from my own interest that I was in way over my head. Another very thin layer and parts of a debauched night spent in a hot apartment in Harlem. Another layer and I discover a trip with a doctor to Fire Island. Is that me auditioning for a career in porn? Another several layers and prostitution reveals itself. $50 for this and that. Closeted lawyers, law students, MIT professor, an old man, a married "straight" doctor from New Hampshire, some sad sack editor and some guy named Julio who gives the smell of meth on his breath. Here is another layer. I'm walking down an alley with some big scary looking guy. I think we're behind some educational institute annex on Newbury Street. I'm thinking to myself, "Is the money worth it? Is he a cop? Am I going to get killed? Arrested" …As I try to push this slice of skin to the side I find myself wondering if maybe that is what "I" wanted.
As I think about my first physical in San Francisco I remember being so very relieved that I was totally STD free. And, yet I can remember wondering why I was worried about these tests. As I move the bits of onion to a tuberware container for further examination at a later date, I realize that there must have been some "aspect" of "me" urging me to be tested just to be sure I was OK.
She leans forward and tells me we are doing hard work. …unpeeling such a complex onion. She encourages me by letting me know that we are moving forward at a very good pace and she feels quite positive that I will come through this fine. That this is the hardest part of my journey and that it will be quite difficult as we work it all out and try to understand "me" and the things that "me" wants that "I" don't understand or know. In the meantime, life gets turned upside down for me and my significant other (the most important "aspect" of my life) — I try to get a grip and be tough. I try to find reasons to laugh and smile.
I escape into movies and music quite a bit. I lean on FaceBook and sometimes to find the level of concentration required to read a book — but that can be a stretch. I find it hard and almost impossible to be reliable. …to be on time. …to be in a place where there might be more than one or two people. Some people who are strangers to "me" at the beach seem to know "me" — I go along with it best I can. I pretend and act like I know them. I try to approach it like I'm some private investigator in disguise trying to resolve the unraveling mystery of the onion that is my life. I'm trying so hard, but sometimes I really have to fight not to give it up.
This onion stinks. This life is a hard one. But, then, who ever said it would be easy? Like PE coaches love to tell their students, "Look kid, life isn't fair. Give me ten."
…I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long
I would teach my feet to fly..
Joni Mitchell …I find myself leaning heavily on the likes of Ms. Mitchell, Tori Amos, Barbra Streisand, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes and Leonard Cohen lately. Then again, I always have. When you're feeling down and out who can resist a defiant cover of "Cry Me A River" or Captain Tom Waits invitation to the blues and a drive in an ol' 55? Let me tell you – no one can.
And, I wait til 3pm to pick up my peeling knife to work closer to the core of Me.
Finally! The new Goldfrapp has arrived! While perhaps not as "artistic" as their last release, SEVENTH TREE, this new CD is more the Goldfrapp that I love. Electronica with heart, lust and plenty of magical beats to both make my feet and brain move.
There is a very strong undercurrent of Moroder-ish 80's vibe and even a bit of Laurie Anderson inspired voice sampling. But, most importantly — there is much musical glitter that makes Goldfrapp shine!
It is a sunny day in a year that, for me, seems to be filled with the darkest of challenges and this music is the perfect pick-me-up. I just got back from the ocean. I sat on the sand watching the waves roll in, letting the sun shine down on me, the cool ocean breeze enveloping me and Goldfrapp spinning musical glitter in my ears. A perfect moment at the beach.
I just wish the new album were longer, but I'm sure more remixes will be on the way! I wait with anticipation!
"oh oh oh i got a rocket
oh oh oh you're going on it
you're never coming back…"


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Everyone by now knows, or should realize, that distracted driving presents real hazards on our highways. But when most people consider what constitutes a distraction, few mention conversing with others inside of the vehicle.
But research conducted at the University of Iowa that was published on the web in Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, an academic journal, determined drivers who were either involved in cellphone conversations or chatting with passengers took longer to see and respond to new objects that appeared in their fields of vision.
Researchers discovered that carrying on conversations leads to "attention disengagement." This lag affects their abilities to focus on what's on the road ahead. Their method involved experiments using computers tracking their test subjects' eye movements while the participants supplied answers to true or false questions. While answering a question, the test subjects took approximately two times as long to focus on new objects appearing on the screen in comparison to those not asked questions.
The intent of the study was to recreate scenarios where drivers talked normally with either a passenger or over the phone, said one author of the study who is also a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the university.
The delay of attention disengagement is roughly four-hundredths of a second (40 milliseconds). While it isn't a long period, delays compound every time our brains get distracted. When we must disengage from an action to start another, that period of time lengthens, sort of a "snowball effect."
No one is suggesting that there must be complete silence inside of an automobile on entire rides. But it's important to keep in mind how distracting everyday activities become when one is behind the wheel.
Source: TruckingInfo.com, "Driver Visual Awareness Slows During Conversations," accessed Jan. 12, 2018


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Richardson, TXHome Menu
How do I obtain a TexShare Card
The TexShare Card is a statewide library card that allows you to borrow materials from participating libraries throughout Texas.
To obtain a TexShare Card from the Richardson Public Library, you must:
- be a Richardson resident, 16 years old or older
- have had your Richardson Public Library card for six months or longer
- demonstrated compliance with the Library's borrowing policies
- be a member in good standing
Patrons meeting these requirements should apply for the TexShare Card at the 1st Floor Circulation Desk in the Library. Please note that the TexShare Card has an expiration date.
To make use of your TexShare Card, present the card at the Circulation Desk of a participating library. Registration and lending policies are set by each participating library; for more information about the TexShare Card, click here.
Please return materials borrowed from another library to the lending library by the due date. Fees will be assessed for lost, late, or damaged materials.
For more information, or to verify whether you qualify for a TexShare Card, call RPL's Circulation Desk at 972-744-4363.


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First trailer for Agents of SHIELD season five
After a strong fourth year (creatively and narratively), the upcoming fifth season of Agents of SHIELD looks to be even bigger and bolder as the team find themselves in space.
The new trailer for season five certainly looks fun, filled with action, humour and a sci-fi homage or two. There is also a whole host of new characters.
Jeff Ward's Deke is described by ABC as the "ultimate survivor and roguish scavenger", while Eve Harlow's Tess is a character who's been dealt a pretty tough hand in life but is more than ready to overcome whatever's thrown at her.
Coy Stewart's Flint is based on a character from the Inhumans comics, young, but with a hunger to succeed. And Pruitt Taylor Vince's Grill, has been described as "gruff taskmaster" who doesn't have time for bullshit. He's "not easily fooled, "or crossed", apparently.
The series returns with a two-hour premier in the States on the 1st December and will likely air in the UK in early 2018. In the meantime, catch up on our review of Agents of SHIELD season four here.


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Barn Owl
Tyto and Alba, our snowy-white barn owls, are a hunter's hunter. They can catch their prey in total darkness! Their unique, heart-shaped faces help direct sound to their ears.
Alba came to Lindsay Wildlife because her shoulder dislocates during flight, which means she could not survive in the wild. Tyto suffered a fractured wing that did not heal properly, so he too could not thrive as a wild barn owl.


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What is a Physician Assistant?
PAs are a nationally certified and state-licensed medical professional. PAs practice medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers. They practice and prescribe medication in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and majority of the U.S. territories and the uniformed services. For more information click here.
Why become a PA?
You will have the autonomy to treat the sick and injured in a clinical setting alongside various health care professionals. You will receive a return on your education with the average length of PA programs being 27 months that gives you a very similar scope of practice as physicians. You will be compensated for your work with the average starting salary being $90,000 with employment opportunities increasing. For more information click here.
How do PAs differ from NPs?
While NPs and PAs often have similar responsibilities, there are important distinctions. NPs may work independently or in collaboration with a physician and must have an RN license before being accepted into an NP program. PAs are licensed to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. PAs are trained in intensive accredited education programs that follow the medical model. For more information click here.
What counts as clinical experience?
It is important to remember that every PA program is different in terms of what clinical experience is accepted and if paid experience is required. This is a general list and is not specific to all programs. For more information click here.
- Medical assistant
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
- Paramedic
- Medic or medical corpsman
- Peace Corps volunteer
- Lab assistant/phlebotomist
- Registered nurse
- Emergency room technician
- Surgical tech
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
What classes do I need to apply to PA programs?
Again, every PA program has different prerequisites and the list below is not specific to all programs. Some programs may have more and some may have less requirements than the classes below. For more information click here.
- General Chemistry
- Human Physiology
- Human Anatomy
- General Microbiology
- General Biology
- English Composition
- Social Science
- Statistics
- Foreign Language
- Medical Terminology
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USU Group: Strong growth in sales and earnings in Q3
By the end of Q3/2018, the USU Group had increased its sales by 9.1% year-on-year to € 64.3 million. Profitability (EBIT) also increased by 7.2%. Strong growth in sales and arnings was recorded in the third quarter in particular.
Accordingly, the Management Board confirms its plans for the year as a whole and for the medium term: consolidated sales of € 93 - 98 million and adjusted EBIT of € 7.5 - 10.0 million are planned for 2018.
These are the most important details at a glance:
- Sales increase in the 3rd quarter of 12.3% compared to the same quarter of the previous year
- 9-month sales up 9.1% year-on-year
- Profitability after three quarters up 7.2% year-on-year
- 9.1% increase in number of employees
- Management Board confirms 2018 annual plan and 2021 medium-term guidance
Read more in our press release on the USU website.


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Title: As I Descended
Author: Robin Talley
Age Group: Teen/Young Adult
Genre: Horror
Series: N/A, standalone
Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
I borrowed this book from my local library and reviewed it.
Holy crap, Robin Talley. Holy crap. What have you done to me?! This book. This freaking book. There aren't enough words to describe just how much I loved this book. First off, the concept was killer for me. A Macbeth retelling, with two lesbians as the main characters? Ghosts, tons of gore, creepy, gorgeous, terrifying prose. Okay, so I'll be honest. It's not the most original--a Shakespeare retelling--but darn it if it didn't steal my heart anyway. This is my first book by Robin Talley, and it most definitely won't be my last. This book was one of my favorites of the autumn, if not the year. What a way to get in the spirit of Halloween!
As I Descended (plus, look at the cover! So sinister and creepy) opens with in-the-closet couple Maria and Lily, fooling around in their dorm room with their friends. Sounds pretty normal, right? But when Lily orders an Ouija board online, and it begins to speak to them, a sinister plan is hatched: They will eliminate everyone in their way, any way they must. When the girls act out their plan, things begin to go dangerously awry: Fellow students are dropping like flies, and the girls are beginning to see and hear things that aren't really there. The couple must decide what their dreams are really worth, or risk body count increasing...
What can I say? I loved this book--with my entire body and soul. This book made me fall in love with the horror genre all over again. It reminded me why I love it in the first place--I love getting the pants scared off of me! And this book had everything: old curses, ghosts, blood--it really did justice to the original play, even while it spun the story for a contemporary teenage audience. I love retellings, especially when they're done with such finesse!
The prose was easily one of my favorite parts of the book--it really did a good job of setting the creepy, macabre vibe of Acheron, and its students. The pacing was breakneck--I couldn't pull myself away from the book, even during the gory and frighening parts. I also really liked the characters, every single one of them, and the way Talley told each chapter from their different points of view. It only made the story better. It almost felt as if the school itself were a character in its own right, hiding secrets from the other characters as well as the reader. The bottom line: One of my favorite books of 2016, Talley delivers a homerun with her macabre, creepy retelling of the beloved Scottish Play--absolutely amazing! Next on deck: A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess!


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Family of man in Florida airport incident focus on providing 'support'
The family of the man accused of attempting to steal an aircraft from a Florida airport on Thursday says its current focus is on providing all the legal, mental, emotional and parental support possible.
Nishal Sankat was taken into police custody after breaching security at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport which led to a five hour lockdown of the facility and the delay of two flights.
He reportedly scaled over a barbed wire fence, ran onto the tarmac and made a dash for the American Airlines aircraft which was scheduled for maintenance.
The 22-year-old has been booked for a visa violation and criminal trespassing and has since been charged with a criminal attempt to steal an airplane.
Nishal is the son of Professor Clement Sankat, former Principal at the UWI St Augustine Campus and a graduate of Hillview College in Tunapuna.
The family issued a statement late on Thursday following what it has described as a "difficult period".
The statement acknowledged that Thursday's events underscore to the family "the need to be aware of the challenges young students face, especially those living away from home and family."
Below is the full statement:
Professor Clement Sankat and his family appreciate the many inquiries and calls of support they have received as they go through this extremely difficult period.
At this time, they have not yet been able to speak with their son, and since they have limited information, are still trying to ascertain all the facts surrounding the incident, and his well-being.
As expected, their focus right now is on providing all the legal, mental, emotional and parental support possible.
What has occurred acutely underscores to the family the need to be aware of the challenges young students face, especially those living away from home and family.
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Baldwin Tower is imploded
Even though I hate getting up early at weekends, I decided to drag myself out of bed so I could watch Baldwin Tower be imploded this morning.
My youthful pal A.J. and I biked up to the top story of the giant parking ramp on Capital Street. (It takes up an entire quarter-block and it's about twelve stories tall. Quite a building itself.) There were about eighty people on the top floor of the garage with us, including two policemen with their cars.
A number of dorks with Yashica cameras showed up and attempted to set up their equipment in varying configurations.
It was a nice day, a little humid, and it was early enough that the sun slanted through the building in a pleasing way. You could see where the glass in certain parts of the stairwell had been cut away—afterward I read these were the floors with the explosives. The antennae on the roof seemed to waver lazily, maybe due to the humidity. I was surprised no one had taken those. Our view was great—because we were northwest of the building and it had been built diagonally to the street, we could see the entire building square on, almost down to the bottom.
Then, at ten seconds after nine, BANG BANG BANG BANG. The glass heaved and flexed, but didn't seem to shatter. I saw the building turn red very briefly—I don't know if this was explosives or some trick of the sun—and then it quickly fell into itself. It was like the building were a cereal box being crushed by a giant foot. Left to right, cell by cell, the windows and floors dumped down, down, like a good game of Connect Four when you pull the lever and all the checkers come clattering out the bottom of the game.
A cheer went up from the assembled crowd. The cameramen complained that it didn't take the twelve seconds they were promised and they'd had no time to prepare. A huge cloud of dust more than twice the height of the building rushed up, nearly enveloping some people who'd somehow sneaked onto the roof of the neighboring building. The cloud slowly drifted north. (More than five minutes later, you could barely see Columbus State from where we were. It was a great deal of dust and who knows what was in it.)
I watched the cloud for some time. I thought about the insurance implications. I thought about how it's sad to see any building go, even one that was apparently unloved enough to be pulled down.
What is it in human nature that brought all of us there on that early morning? A.J. said I just like destruction, but I'm not sure (I replied I would also come to watch a building get built in twelve seconds). Although there was indeed a cheer from the crowd, I was vaguely discomforted by hearing those bangs and seeing that thing fall on itself. It has been hard to think about any building imploding in a long time. And my conservative nature wants things to stay the same, not to die or to be destroyed. Maybe I needed to stand by and watch destruction in honor of creation itself. It's futility, but I want there to be permanence in life.
Eventually, the dust dissipated, but I didn't care to watch it settle completely. We biked down through the garage and headed away.


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Consecrate Service & Baptism
January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every year we participate in a 21 day fast. Pastor Rocky is asking the DCC Family to intentionally set aside time to seek the heart of God. For three Wednesday nights during the 21 day fast, in a solemn assembly, we will worship, pray and hear God's word. There is no better way to conclude our Consecrate Wednesday night series.


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Image, menu, blog
How can I add custom images on blocks? How can I link to go to certain section of a page? Any way I can make blog using Mobirise? Tq
Hi @theblowingrock ,
Reading your questiuons I guess you're kind of new to Mobirise. So I'll try explaining as simple as possible.
Inserting images of your own
Any image already inserted in the blocks you insert it your mobirise projects can be freely changes to ones you need showcasing your content. Al you need to do is clicking on the image and from the contextual menu appearing after the click event you should select the little Image icon whic will call out the image replacement dialog box. Over there you can select an image of your choice, add an alt tag to it and assing a hyperlink it would lead to if it's required by the overall visiona and functionality of your website..
Forgive me if I'm bothering you with something you already know but I think since we;re discussing it from the start here should be a short description about what an alt tag is and why it's needed anayway (and it is) so here is a link to a short description about that
And of course in the image dialog box there is a switch you can flip in case you need the hyperlink assigned to your image to open in a new window
Basically that's it. through tha very same pop up/ down menu you can assign a video uploaded on your youtube channel (the icon next to the image one at step 2). The third button brings out the insert icon dialog box where you can choose one from thousands of icons to take place in the image placeholder - I don't supose you'll need this for a blog feature but do have this in mind since it might be quite usefull in certain occasions.
SOmething to consider upon the preparation of your images - the overall logic of scaling the image content you insert in the placeholders is the image will fit the placeholder in width - meaning it will be as wide as the dummy image coming with the block upon insertion. So the proportion widht / height of the images you're inserting will define as far the image will spread along the block streching it in height actoss the page. A good prcatise is the image and the text in certain view (desktop for example) to fill the space on screen proportionally - this way you get ballanced appearance and utilize the space as practically as possible. Of course that's just a guideline - the decision aboit the final appearance is up to you
Linking to a certain position in page = creating a onepage layout
Linking to a certain location is a bit complicated at first but with practice it gets quite a routine process. Here is why: The HTML elements required for the linkage process to take place are come predefined with each block you place in your Mobirise Bulder project - meaning you can place a link to every already inserted block you need. How this gets done - you can assing a hyperlink (in general and a hyperlink to a particular place on the seme page) to any element containing the little link icon in the contextual menu appearing upon clicking over it. This little link button brings out the Link dialog box where you should select where the lenk should lead. You can either type in an external / internall adress, select a page in your Mobirise Project from the first dropdown menu or select a particulat place on page with the third dropdown where all the blocks already inserted are listed. And here comes the tricky part - they get listed by their system assigned names which at firs won't mean a lot to you. In time though you'll find there is simple an easy logig in the naming of the anchors - the first part describes what type of block you've inserted - header, features, caption, content and so on and the fallowing numbers describe the ordering of the blocks on page. Untill you get the logic better you can try doing the linking wiht an iterrational approach - just select an anchor somewhere near the place you suppose the block you need should be then preview and see where the link actually leads. Then you can offset the link with a sertain count of blocks if needed.
Of course there also is a swithc you can use to set the link to open in a new tab in your browser, but I think it is more appropriate to use it when you're sending the user to an external or differing in content web page. If you're setting up an internal link to the same page - my advice is leave the Open in new window swithc off.
Setting a blog with Mobirise
You can create a great looking blog layout with Mobirise Builder and most probably won't need any special coding skills for this. There is only one specific thing about this - when you write your next post in order to publish it you'll need to publish and upload your website once more to the server. The procedure is actually quite similar to the one utilized by the CSM solutions which are often pointed as the easiest solution for creating the blog - the difference is the blog post in CMS gets created and then published in browser contained environment and with Mobirise the software is located on your hard drive - you can work no matter the internet connection and upload when suitable. We discussed this topic earlied and as I recall I even set up a little example - you might want to take a look at the discussion over here:
Regardin the uploading process my advice is using Filezilla instead of the buildt in uplad to FTP functionality in the Mobirise Builder - it works quite OK but with the local publish way you get an extra backup copy on your hard drive. We've discussed this too you might want to take a look:
So basically that's it - I hope it was helpfull. Make sure to ask if you need any help and share the results of your efforts when you think they are ready to meet the world


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To allow for more distance between riders and drivers, passengers are no longer allowed to sit in the front seat when riding with Uber. This means every ride requested with Uber will have one less passenger seat available.
Viajes flexibles y rápidos
When and where WAV is available, rides are requested on demand, and work around your life, not the other way around.
Viajes que se ajustan a tu presupuesto
The price of a WAV ride is the same as a similar uberX trip, our basic ride option.
Specialized drivers to assist you
Every WAV driver has completed a certification course offered by a third party to help you enter and exit the vehicle.
Calculador de tarifas de Uber
Los precios de muestra para los usuarios son solo estimaciones y no reflejan las variaciones por descuentos, ubicación, demoras en el tránsito u otros factores. Pueden aplicarse tarifas fijas y tasas mínimas. El precio real de los viajes, incluidos los programados, puede variar.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Can I bring companions in a WAV with me?
- ¿Está permitido llevar a mi animal de servicio conmigo en el auto?
- Where is WAV available?
How to ride with WAV
1. Pide un viaje
Open the app and enter your destination in the "Where to?" box. Once you confirm your pickup and destination addresses are correct, select WAV at the bottom of your screen (a promo code is required in some cities). Then tap Confirm WAV.
If a WAV driver is available and accepts your ride request, you'll see your driver's picture and vehicle details and can track their arrival on the map.
2. Viaja
Check that the vehicle details match what you see in the app before getting in your WAV.
Your driver has your destination and directions for the fastest way to get there, but you can always request a specific route.
3. Exit the vehicle
You'll be automatically charged through your payment method on file, so you can exit your WAV as soon as you arrive.
Remember to rate your driver to help keep Uber safe and enjoyable for everyone.
*WAV is only available in select markets. Riders who use folding wheelchairs can request a ride in all other options available via the Uber app. Drivers are expected to accommodate riders using walkers, canes, folding wheelchairs, or other assistive devices. For more, see accessibility.uber.com.
The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.


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What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the controlled use of essential oils to promote health and wellbeing. Although Aromatherapy in its present form has only been around since the early 20th Century, its origins go back thousands of years. Around five thousand years ago, the Egyptians were using fats and waxes to extract the beneficial properties from plants, and the discovery of the steam distillation process, a technique which was developed around 1000AD by the Persian physician Avicenna, improved the purity of these extracts.
In the 20th Century scientific studies of the therapeutic effects of essential oils was undertaken by a French chemist, Dr Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. His work was carried on by Dr Jean Valnet, a French army physician and surgeon, used essential oils to treat severe burns and battle injuries in the absence of medical supplies. Up until the Second World War, essential oils of Clove, Lemon, Thyme and Chamomile were used as natural antiseptics and disinfectants to fumigate hospital wards and sterilise instruments used in surgery and dentistry. Aromatherapy in its present form was introduced to Britain by the Austrian biochemist, Marguerite Maury. She pioneered the holistic use of oils blended specifically for each client, combined with massage.
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are volatile, concentrated essences obtained from plants. Many different parts of the plant can be used, including flowers, leaves, twigs, fruit, bark, seeds or roots. In the case of the Bitter Orange Tree (citrus aurantium), three types of oil can be extracted: Neroli (steam distilled from the flowers), Bitter Orange (expressed from the fruit peel), and Petitgrain (steam distilled from the leaves and twigs).
The methods of extracting essential oils are:
Steam Distillation - the oldest and most widely-used method of obtaining essential oils, where steam is passed under pressure through chopped up plant material. The oil evaporates, and when cooled, condenses back into liquid form. The essential oil floats on the top of an aromatic water - a useful by-product of distillation known as a hydrolat.
Expression - the essential oils are pressed out from fruit peel. This is the method used for citrus oils, such as Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit.
Enfleurage -an ancient and now rarely-used process where flower petals are placed on purified fat to extract the aromatic molecules. Alcohol is added to dissolve the fat. The alcohol is then evaporated, leaving behind the essential oil.
Co2 Extraction - uses compressed carbon dioxide at high pressure to extract essential oil from plant material.
The Phytonic Process - this is a relatively new form of extraction where environmentally-friendly solvents are used at room temperature. This creates an essential oil known as a 'phytol'.
Solvent Extraction - this is a complicated process where plant material is covered by a solvent which absorbs the aromatic molecules. This creates a 'concrete' which is mixed with alcohol then evaporated to create an oil known as an 'absolute'.
There is some debate within the world of Aromatherapy as to whether absolutes and phytols should be used in therapeutic work due to the risk of solvent remaining in the oil.
How do Essential Oils Work?
All essential oils have their own therapeutic effects: most are antiseptic and many of the oils have powerful antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral qualities. The molecules in essential oils are small enough to enter the bloodstream either through the lungs, by inhaling the vapours, or through the skin, by topical application or massage. When the aromatic vapours are inhaled through the nose, they also have an immediate effect on the mind and emotions.
Using Essential Oils at Home
There are many ways to gain the benefits of essential oils, including massage and topical application (in base oils, creams and lotions), in aromatic baths and footbaths, in compresses, by inhalation and as a natural room fragrance. Aromatherapy can be used safely in the home provided precautions are taken. (See Safety Precautions and Buying and Storing Essential Oils further down this page).
Room Fragrance
The simplest and easiest way to use essential oils at home is in the form of a room fragrance. Most commercially-made air fresheners are filled with chemicals, so why not try a natural alternative? The easiest way to fragrance a room with essential oils is by using an oil burner or ceramic vaporiser. Add 2-4 drops of your chosen oil to the water in an oil burner. As the water heats, the oil molecules are released into the atmosphere - remember to keep the water topped up, as essential oils shouldn't be allowed to burn. A safer alternative is a ceramic electric vaporiser as there are no naked flames and no hot water to get tipped over accidentally. Again, use approximately 2-4 drops of oil on the vaporiser.
You can mix and match the oils you choose, depending on personal preference, but a few suggestions to try are:
You can also make a natural room spray with essential oils. To make a room spray, add 20 drops of your chosen essential oil and 200ml of water to a clean spray bottle. Juniper Berry is a good choice if you want to purify the atmosphere and clear stale energy from a room. Spray into the air, avoiding wooden furniture and electrical equipment, and shake the bottle well before each use as essential oils don't dissolve in water.
Inhaling essential oil vapours can ease the symptoms of nausea, headaches, fatigue or colds. The oils can be placed on a tissue, in a bowl of hot water, or in a steam inhaler cup. Avoid inhalation if you suffer from asthma as it could trigger an attack.
Ginger or Lemon can be used for nausea, Ravensara or Eucalyptus for colds, Peppermint or Rosemary to invigorate, and Lavender or Roman Chamomile for relaxation.
Place 1-2 drops of essential oil on a handkerchief or tissue and breathe in the vapours. Avoid getting the oil on your hands and keep it away from your eyes. For insomnia, Lavender can also be used by placing the handkerchief or tissue inside your pillow.
If using a bowl of hot water, add 1-2 drops of essential oil, place a towel over your head and inhale the vapours, keeping your eyes closed to avoid irritation. Steam inhaler cups are available from chemists and look very similar to a toddler's trainer cup, with a mask-shaped device on the top. Hot water is poured into the base of the cup, 1-2 drops of essential oils are added and the top is firmly screwed on. Steam is inhaled through the mask, and it's important not to breathe in too deeply as the vapours can be very concentrated.
Aromatic Baths
Taking an aromatic bath can help you relax and unwind, ease aches and pains, clear a stuffy head or put you in the mood to party! Six to Eight drops of oil can be added to a warm bath, although as essential oils don't dissolve in water, small droplets may float on the top of the bath water and cause skin irritation. To avoid this, the oils can first be mixed with a dispersant, carrier oil or good quality fragrance-free bath base. Fill the bath with warm water, add the blended oils, lie back, relax and enjoy the vapours for ten to twenty minutes. A very small amount of essential oil will be absorbed through the skin, with most evaporating into the air. For this reason, it's recommended that the bathroom door and windows are kept closed until you've finished your bath to get the maximum benefit.
Here are a few ideas for blends you might like to try (the numbers of drops in brackets):
Relaxing Blends
Invigorating Blends
Blends for Colds and Flu
Blends for Muscular Aches and Pains
Massage and Skin Application
Massage is a whole subject on its own - far too complex for one paragraph - but mixing oils for massage and skin application follow the same dilution process. Essential oils need to be mixed with a carrier before applying to the skin, either a base oil, such as Grapeseed or Sweet Almond, or a naturally-based plain base lotion or cream. Mineral oils are not used in Aromatherapy as they are not absorbed by the skin.
For skin application, add 2-3 drops (up to a maximum of 5 drops) of your chosen essential oils to each 10ml of base oil or lotion. Apply to the skin using very gentle pressure. In general, movements are made towards the heart, except when applying oil to the abdomen where a clockwise direction is used (following the natural movement of the digestive system), and upward and outward movements on the face.
You can make your own soothing facial oil for a fraction of the cost of a ready-made product. Mix one drop of Rose Otto (or up to five drops of pre-diluted Rose Otto) with a teaspoon of Rosehip Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba. Massage gently into your face and neck with upward and outward movements, avoiding the eye area. Rose Otto is an effective oil to use in skincare. It's beneficial for dry or sensitive skin and with regular use can soothe facial redness. It has a rejuvenating effect on tired or ageing skin, especially when blended with regenerating Rosehip Seed Oil.
Buying and Storing Essential Oils
In order to benefit from the healing properties of the oils, it's important to buy them from a reputable supplier. This will ensure that the oils are of good quality and have been stored correctly. The oils must be labelled as 'Pure Essential Oil' with the botanical name of the oil, the country of origin, batch number and best-before date.
Safety Precautions
If you experience severe reactions to any oil, discontinue use and seek medical advice.


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The company at the heart of the Facebook data privacy scandal has announced that it will be closing its doors due to "the damage caused to the business by the unfairly negative media coverage" surrounding its role in the misuse of Facebook user data.
Back in March, Cambridge Analytica came under fire from the likes of Channel 4, the Guardian, and The New York Times after a former employee revealed that the company had harvested the profiles of what is now known to be around 87m people. It is believed this data was used to target US voters during the presidential election and may have also used for political purposes in the UK.
In a statement, Cambridge Analytica claims that it "has been vilified for activities that are not only legal, but also widely accepted as a standard component of online advertising in both the political and commercial arenas". An interesting statement which will likely be proven true as Facebook digs into other similar firms, but one that suggests the company isn't taking accountability for how its actions may not have been right – legal or not.
According to Cambridge Analytica, these allegations have "driven away virtually all of the company's customers and suppliers" and have left it with no option but to place the company in administration and file for bankruptcy.
These bankruptcy proceedings have been filed in UK and will soon be followed by similar proceedings in the US.
Despite Cambridge Analytica's decision to shut up shop, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that the ongoing investigation into the company will continue – and it will keep an eye out for companies borne out of the closure.
"The ICO has been investigating the SCL Group and Cambridge Analytica as part of a wider investigation into the use of personal data and analytics by political campaigns, social media companies and others. We will be examining closely the details of the announcements of the winding down of Cambridge Analytica and the status of its parent company," said an ICO spokesperson.
"The ICO will continue its civil and criminal investigations and will seek to pursue individuals and directors, as appropriate and necessary even where companies may no longer be operating. We will also monitor closely any successor companies using our powers to audit and inspect, to ensure the public is safeguarded."


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Our Bishop's Stortford shop is open and ready for your visit. We stock all of the labels we have online in-store and our team of expert hydrators will be happy to help you explore our cellar. Whether you are popping in to pick up a bottle to take home, or you are enjoying a bottle (or two) in the shop, we can't wait to see you. Looking to book a table? Just drop us an email to let us know when you are swinging by or call us today on 01279 504500.
How to find us
We are based slap-bang in the Bishop's Stortford town centre, just a five minute walk from the main train station which has an express service from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale.
There are a selection of carparks to choose from, should you wish to drive to us. The closest short-stay car park is Jackson Square shopping centre. If in doubt, click the map below for delightfully detailed guidance.


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hmv's Anatomy of a Director: Darren Aronofsky (including a review of Noah)
In this monthly feature, we dig deep down into the back catalogue of a top director or actor and chart their rise, from their raw beginnings through to their current project. This month it's Darren Aronofsky…
Raw Beginnings: Pi
Aronofsky's 1998 debut set the tone for his career and his fascination with people who are driven to self-destruction. Telling the story of a paranoid mathematician searching for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature, the film bristles with an intense energy and whip smart dialogue, you can read our full-length feature on it here.
Big Break: Requiem For A Dream
Disturbing, brutal, uncompromising and utterly captivating, this was the film that really shot the director to public attention. Starring Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn, this dark portrait of four Coney Island people battling very different kinds of drug dependence is a stark look at addiction. Shot with flair, finesse and with the sweeps that Aronofsky would make his trademark, this remains a captivating, but utterly chilling watch to this day.
His Finest Hour: The Wrestler
Just edging out the terrifying Black Swan, this heart-warming story stars Mickey Rourke as Randy 'The Ram' Robinson, a faded professional wrestler who is told he must retire, but struggles to turn his back on the sport he loves.
A new step for Aronofsky, this is a down in the dirt, uncompromising tale, but with a real warmth to it, something his other films have lacked. He also coaxes wonderful performances from Mickey Rourke, Melissa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood in this essential watch.
Bump In The Road: The Fountain
This is a major bump in the road; this was the director's attempt to blend elements of fantasy, history, religion, and science fiction with the aim of capturing some universal truth. It didn't really work, not that he was helped by Warner Bros. stripping him of half the film's budget a few weeks before shooting.
Starring Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman, this is three stories, one each from the past, present, and future. The first tells the story of a conquistador in Mayan country searches for the tree of life to free his captive queen; a medical researcher, who is desperately working with various trees, looks for a cure that will save his dying wife and a space traveller, travelling with an aged tree encapsulated within a bubble, hoping to find the key to eternal life.
It's sprawling, it's visually impressive, it's full of plot holes and so utterly confusing that most viewers gave up. A real misfire.
The Latest Effort: Noah
The director's latest effort is his first with a truly mega budget, over $125 million in fact. Promising a radical take on the classic biblical story of Noah and the ark, the film stars Russell Crowe, as the aforementioned Noah, with Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Douglas Booth playing his close family, and Ray Winstone, his arch nemesis.
It's hard to place it in Aronofsky's career thus far, probably around the middle. Like all his films, it's full of ambition and has an obsession with the biggest of ideas. It's also extremely earnest, treating its subject matter with the utmost respect and offering no humour as respite, leading to mixed results.
Crowe gives heft and gravitas to the role, but it's nowhere near his best performance, as the character's devotion to his task takes away all sense of danger, something so present in his earlier roles. His supporting cast are very much that; there to prop up his very specific journey.
Full of grand themes and a drive to pose the biggest of questions, at its best, it's a visual treat, with some stunning set pieces. At its worst, it's a man having a breakdown in a field strongly resembling a festival car park. You'll have to decide which it is…


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A small but humble tribute to Harambe. Any feedback would be swell. Sah dudes.
I love the use of positive/negative space on the title! The design is very minimalist and clear.
I also learned about viewport-sized type from looking at your page (super noob, here!).
Thanks, glad you like it. Only figured them out myself yesterday when trying to open it on my mobile and realising it had gone to poop
I really like the layout and color scheme. The middle text seems a bit dry, maybe it's just the font though. Awesome job!
beautiful. absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for the responses guys, shall take them on-board. Would very much like to spend more time tweaking this project but am eager to advance. Alas Harambe's tribute shall have to stay the same until I can revisit it with more knowledge. Thanks all X
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Andiamo katie pull-on pant
A winter weight fabric. This is a wool touch fabric, that feels like wool, but is actually rayon nylon spandex, which has the warmth of wool, without the itch and the expense of dry cleaning. The Katie Pull On is the same fit as Nat, but with an elasticised waist


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Created and maintained by the University of Minnesota's Department of American Indian Studies,
University Libraries,
and editor John D. Nichols.
Many of the words in the Ojibwe People's Dictionary have related resources. Click through to the full dictionary entry to hear audio recordings, see images, read documents and watch videos. Here's a key to resource icons.
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Bowness is situated between the central Lakeland fells to the north and the lower-lying countryside of the green Lyth Valley and Newby Bridge area to the south. There are many excellent options for shorter and longer walks. And everywhere you go you will enjoy some of the loveliest scenery in the country. Mountain bikers will find excellent trails, especially if they cross the car ferry to Sawrey and nearby Claife Heights. Or else enter the Troutbeck valley and take the Garburn Pass to remote Kentmere. Alternatively head north over the rugged marches of Wansfell to Ambleside. In Ambleside, an array of outdoor stores and bookshops will provide all you need in the way of walking gear, maps and guides.
Here are a few of our favourite local rambles:
A short, easy wander with great lake views. As you walk along Glebe Road from the steamer pier and pass the Ship Inn on your right, you will come to a large gate on your right at bend in the road. Through the gate gives access to the level pathways through fields and by the lakeshore at Cockshott Point, easily accessible for all, including those with limited mobility. ½ hr.
Superb views and an adventurous rocky summit idea for children to explore, all for little effort. The start of the walk is easily found at the top of Windermere Village. Situated on the main road a short way down from the train station as if heading toward Ambleside. It is well signed from the pavement. 1 hr.
This is one of our favourite local walks. It provides some of the best access to the shoreline on the east side of Lake Windermere, and excellent picnicking opportunities. You can park in the car park on Rayrigg Road, a couple of miles from Bowness centre. Before ascending the hill above it and dipping down to the tree-lined lakeshore below. Millerground is the section of the walk by the lake, and Adelaide Hill is the small grassy hill above it. It was historically associated with Queen Adelaide and her visit to the area. The views are outstanding, and the short ramble provides plenty of interest throughout. 3/4 hr.
Starting from Troutbeck village near the post office, you can walk to Ambleside over lovely countryside with spectacular views, and loop back round over the steep summit of Wansfell. You can also choose to do either the fell walk or the cross country ramble separately. 2-3 hrs.
One of the nicest and simplest fell walks towards the southern end of the lake. Starting from the car park on the small side road that runs up from the A592 means you have gained some height already, and the walk to the summit is quite short, though steep and rocky in parts. The views across the southern end of Lake Windermere are excellent, and achieved with relatively little effort. 1 ½ hrs.


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Bullies can destroy confidence, wellbeing and lives. They intimidate and manipulate to bring others down. Understanding bullying behaviour can identify signs to watch out for and protect you somewhat from the impact.
A bully repeatedly and intentionally uses word or actions against someone to cause distress, upset and risk to wellbeing. Their actions may be subtle but the effects are not. Bullies are usually people with more power, control or influence over someone else and they bully to make others feel less powerful or helpless. Unfortunately workplace bullying is not uncommon. Many clients I meet, at all levels in their professional field have been at the mercy of bullying behaviour and I wanted to share some awareness and considerations for support if you are also, or have been one of them.
When we are a victim of bullying, we can usually only think about ourselves and why we are targeted. It can be helpful to think instead of the bullying behaviour and focus on understanding that in most cases, it's really all about the bully and not about us, although of course we have the consequences and emotional fall out to deal with.
There are a number of reasons why people bully.
The bully has low self-esteem. Yes! This is frequently a key reason and often not one we ever consider. Some bullies bully to feel better about themselves. Please think about this.Their insecurities lie at the heart of their actions and they intimidate or embarrass or humiliate to feel better about themselves. This is about them and not you. The impact is however felt by you and we are not underestimating this but to realise that the bully may be insecure might give you some power too.
The bully is jealous. This is frequently the case. They are jealous of you and want to undermine you. They lack what you offer- looks, personality, popularity, skills or experience and they want and envy what you have. They make you feel smaller in their attempt to feel bigger. This again is about them, not you.
The bully is lonely. Bullies can crave attention, importance and focus. Their actions create power and control and a sense of raised importance for themselves. Their thinking of course is distorted!
The bully has personal problems. This leads to feeling insecure, unworthy or unable to cope. This frustration needs somewhere to be directed. You become the target. Again, this is about them and not you. You are just the unwilling party to the action.
The bully only knows that behaviour. Their lives has included it perhaps at home or at school. They behave in a way that is familiar to them.
The bully needs to have power. They want to be in charge, in control and the leader. They don't know how to gain this appropriately and use behaviour to undermine others. They think they gain a respect but of course they don't at all.
The bully is part of a pack. Alone they are ineffectual. They need others to roll with them. Like wolves stalking deer.
The bully is arrogant. Their big ego and self confidence means they feel superior to others. We often think that this is only reason for a bully, a self confident, self assured person but as outlined above, it isn't.
The bully targets those who are different. This fact is sadly true. They have no morals or values about equality, inclusion and diversity. The issue is theirs, not yours. Celebrate your uniqueness and sense of self. Do not allow others to make you feel inferior.
If you are a victim of bullying, remember, it is not your fault. How you feel emotionally and physically often however needs to improve. It's so important to make getting better your priority.
For workplace bullying, report the behaviour.
You may need to take time away from the workplace to recover.
You could also engage in activities you've forgotten that you enjoy.
Be with people who love and care for you.
Celebrate your strengths.
Remember what makes you who you are
Do something new or interesting as a positive distraction.
Take your mind elsewhere and focus on yourself.
Talk to your GP or seek professional support.
And if returning to work means facing the bully and their inappropriate behaviour, and that feels unsupportive or just too much, explore other work or career options.


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Top Health Food Trends to Watch Out For in 2019
2018 saw many new and creative trends hit the health food industry with 2019 expected to see even more ground-breaking trends inducted into the health food industry hall of fame. Wholefoods Market brought together retail's biggest global and local experts and have unveiled their fourth annual trends prediction announcement, with their list of top food trends to look out for in 2019. Hemp products, Faux Meat and the Keto Craze, have all made the list, joined by other food creations more adventurous than ever. Here are the biggest trends set to take over in 2019…. Source: 2019 Top10 food trends
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"One of the trends we're seeing in food and agriculture is more and more consumers wanting to know things about their food and where and how it's grown and what's in it". Dan Glickman
Naturally Good Expo Coming to Sydney in June 2019
Attention to all of our colleagues and customers from outside Australia! This might be just the business opportunity you've been waiting for to visit sunny Sydney, Australia. Naturally Good Expo is not open to the public and is 'trade only'. It's a total business event that's 100% devoted to all things healthy, organic and natural. As the largest annual event for healthy retailers, brands and practitioners in the Southern Hemisphere, it's the place where serious buyers meet with suppliers for two days of business, networking, education and to celebrate the latest exciting opportunities within the health and wellness retail market. RFA Regulatory Affairs has enjoyed being an exhibitor at Naturally Good Expo in previous years and once again we will be part of the action, helping to support our industry. Plan your calendar now. This is your chance to not only get a first-hand look at the current state of our industry in Australia but also a wonderful opportunity to meet with colleagues and friends down-under. When you do get here, make sure to call in to our Booth #B43 to chat with us about your latest plans.