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Talking With Italians
Over my two-week honeymoon to Italy, which included stops in Rome, Venice, Florence, Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano, I gathered a series of conversations I had with the locals about their perception on American life, family, shamanism, healthcare, and more.
With no bias of my own I present to you these conversions for your own interest and research.
(Georgino, Male, About mid-40s, Occupation: Taxi Driver)
Me: Is it true Italy has free healthcare?
Georgino: Yes.
Me: But you pay higher taxes?
Georgino: Yes.
Me: What is your minimum wage?
Georgino: About one-thousand euro a month. It's sad. Germany is about two-thousand a month. Germany is the strongest European country.
Me: I didn't know that.
Georgino: And Sorrento is expensive. I pay $2,500 a month and that is without things like water and electricity.
Me: Why not move somewhere else more affordable?
Georgino: I can't. My wife doesn't want to.
Me: There you go. What does she do?
Georgino: My wife used to work as an accountant but the bank closed three years ago. I work twenty hours a day now.
Me: How do you sleep?
Georgino: I don't. Italy is very hard to live in. Very corrupt. We have an African immigration issue, too.
Me: Interesting. We're dealing with a similar issue in American with the Mexican population.
Georgino: Yes, but the Mexicans are hard workers. The Africans, they don't work. They come for crime and corruption. (Pauses) In America, if you are smart you get good job, lots of money. In Italy, to get a good job you must know somebody.
Me: How do the Italians view Trump?
Georgino: Trump is showman. He's a businessman. I don't know if he's good or not. He just doesn't say civil things and he's too extreme.
(Male taxi driver, About mid-40s, Occupation: Private Taxi Service)
Me: I've got to ask ... I've been asking questions to Italians to better understand how they view Americans. Please understand I mean the stereotype, not necessarily you personally. How are Americans viewed by Italian at large?
Taxi: The stereotype, the-
Me: Yes. The basic idea.
Taxi: The stereotype is that Americans are exaggerated, dramatic, that everything for them must be big, big, big.
Me: Makes sense.
Taxi: Americans need it now, now, now. But you love to joke around with each other A LOT, which is good because Italians do, too. Oh, and you are all VERY loud. Us, too. We have lots of similarities there.
Me: I have noticed Italians are very relaxed. They move at a slower pace than most. Why is that?
Taxi: Because you must enjoy life.
Me: What about the way Italians view American fashion? Italians are very well dressed from my view.
Taxi: I don't pay much attention to that stuff.
Me: Most of you wear fitted pants, suit jackets and scarfs. We wear jogging pants. You know, pajama pants.
Taxi: (Laughs) Pajama pants are for grandmas and grandpas.
Me: Exactly. It's embarrassing.
Me: Do most Italians listen to American music? I noticed it's playing a lot. Is that just for the tourists?
Taxi: Music now is all... we can listen to anything from all over the world ... so it's hard to tell what music is from America and what music is from ... it's all done online. Everybody listens to everything.
Me: You're right. (Pause) Do you have a wife? Kids?
Taxi: Yes, a wife, and two kids, three and eight.
Me: Do they go to school here?
Taxi: Yes.
Me: How are the school systems in Italy?
Taxi: Not so good.
(Antony. Male, Late 60's, Occupation: Chef and Cooking Instructor.)
Me: Hey Chef, do you need to be called Chef?
Antony: (Cooley) No.
Me: DID you need to be called Chef?
Antony: Once upon a time. As a young man, if you didn't call me Chef I would get very angry.
Me: I ask because I struggle with being called an artist. I want to be called an Artist but it's probably more important knowing that I am. It's just, I want other people to know.
Antony: Don't worry about it. Artists live in a different world.
Me: Yes they do.
Antony: When I go to the market and I see a fish I don't think about price, I think, I want that fish and I buy it. Same with you and your paints and your canvas. You see what you like and want what you want.
(MALE, MID-FORTIES, OCCUPATION: tOUR GUIDE)
ME: Question for you. A history question. Like how other countries such as Peru or Mexico have shamanism, you know, the occult and magic - does Italy have this?
GUIDE: Yes, yes. Only we don't call them shamans, we call them witches. Mostly natural remedies for healing. The mushroom is very popular here - you know like the one at Walt Disney World - the big red thing with the white dots. They do this to see visions like ayahuasca. Our history of the occult began in the 16th century mostly with women. Those who practiced were burned for practicing.
ME: The witch trials?
GUIDE: Right, yes, and around the same time in Spain there was he inquisition. Although in Spain the torture was much worse. They did not want people practicing magic.
ME: Who didn't? The church?
GUIDE: Yes. They knew things. Those who practiced were killed, their work destroyed. Unfortunately all of this knowledge became lost. Much like the philosopher, Jordano Bruno, you've heard of him?
ME: No, who is he?
GUIDE: He was a, how do you say, philosopher. Before Galileo, even, he was figuring stuff out about how the universe worked. He did good. But the church thought bad of him like he was the devil and stuff like that.
ME: Do you personally think there is something more than natural herbs like the spirit world!
GUIDE: There has to be something more.
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|Pets in Planes
|Written by Janet Goodman, BT Contributor
|September 2018
Do your homework before traveling with pets
Who says that flying with pets is easy? There's a lot of necessary research and preparation even before you make your travel plans. Paramount is choosing the right air carrier and getting your animal companions ready for that 30,000-foot experience. There are many airline rules and regulations regarding pet travel, and they vary from airline to airline. Do your homework in advance.
First, decide whether your pet can fly. There are age restrictions to consider. On domestic flights, Delta Airlines requires puppies and kittens to be older than ten weeks; United Continental won't allow pets under eight weeks to travel. Reptiles, amphibians, and fish are prohibited as carry-on or checked baggage on Delta but are accepted as air cargo. Snub-nosed or pug-nosed dogs and cats, such as Boston terriers and Persian cats, are no longer accepted as checked baggage by Delta due to their breathing issues.
There are also weather and seasonal restrictions to consider while making flight plans. Delta will not accept animals as checked baggage from May 15 through September 15 and from November 1 through March 31 on certain flights. Year-round restrictions apply if air temperatures exceed 85 degrees or fall below 10 degrees.
Most airlines provide three ways to fly pets: as carry-on luggage, checked baggage, and as air cargo. To fly as carry-on, the pet must be kept for the flight's duration, as well as during boarding and deplaning, in a carrier small enough to fit under the aircraft seat. United Continental allows hard-shelled kennel crates no larger than 17.5 inches by 12 inches by 7.5 inches; and soft-shelled kennels no larger than 18 inches by 11 inches by 11 inches. Certain types of aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 and 757, have limited storage space beneath some seats.
Delta charges $125 one-way fees for in-cabin pet travel within the United States and Canada, but trained service and emotional-support animals of any size are allowed in the cabin uncaged with the passenger and fly at no cost. As of March 1, 2018, Delta has implemented tightened rules for transporting these animals owing to complaints and widespread abuse of emotional support verification.
Earlier this year the New York Times reported that Delta carries 250,000 service and emotional support animals a year, which is a surge of 150 percent since 2015. On-flight disturbances by untrained emotional support animals, ranging from urinating on plane carpeting to barking to dog bites, have pushed the carrier to require proof of health and vaccinations at least 48 hours before flights and signed documents stating the animal's good behavior or risk being prevented from boarding or removed from a plane.
For years airlines have required travelers with emotional support animals to provide a letter explaining why the animal needs to ride in the cabin, signed by a doctor or a licensed mental health professional. According to the Times, airlines have found it hard to verify the legitimacy of these letters and believe some travelers try to get around the carry-on fees by giving their pet a support animal designation. Unfortunately, these abuses are creating more hassle for disabled travelers with service dogs on Delta flights.
Airline websites post their detailed pet policies to help travelers make appropriate flight choices. Links to 29 international and domestic air carriers and their rules and regulations regarding flying with pets can be found on www.petswelcome.com.
One great perk is popping up at airports across the country. A 2016 federal regulation requires airports with more than 10,000 passengers a year to have at least one indoor pet relief area in each terminal. Airport pet "bathrooms" range from small indoor patches of artificial turf with sprinklers to larger fenced-in grass or mulch yards outside.
Miami International Airport has three wheelchair-accessible outdoor rest stops near parking areas and baggage claim that are pre-security-check locations, and four indoor rest stops located beyond security checkpoints. You can research pet relief locations at U.S. airports at www.petfriendlytravel.com/airports.
Travel planning doesn't end at the airport destination. It's smart to look into hotels that accept pets. Some hotels provide concierge dog-walking services and on-site dog parks. Hotel information can also be found at www.petswelcome.com.
Packing for your pet is important, too. Be sure to include poop bags, paper towels, wet wipes, pee pads, toys, chews, bowl, leash, and health papers. ID tags with your address and cell number should be on the dog's collar or harness at all times. Have your pet microchipped before you travel, and keep vaccines current. Weeks before you fly, familiarize your pet with his travel kennel. Practice at length with him inside the kennel, carrying or wheeling him around. You'll both enjoy a calmer trip if he's accustomed to his ride.
Volume 18, Issue 4, June 2020
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This month, we tapped Nicole by OPI for some rad nail inspo. Here's what they came up with.
The nail art world is hot (pink) for flamingos this summer. So, naturally when NYC-based nail artist Miss Pop stopped by OPI HQ for some trend talk and nail art, she said a fun flamingo mani with our Seize the Summer shades was a must! Here is a detailed step-by-step tutorial you can follow to recreate Miss Pop's signature summer look.
Here's What You Need:
Base Coat
Lay It On The Lime! (Lime Green)
Shaved Nice (Glitter)
LeaPink for Joy (Hot Pink)
At Least I Pink So (Light Pink)
Black & White Polish (We're using Razzle Dazzler & Yoga-Then-Yogurt)
Top Coat
Dotting Tool (a bobby pin will work in a pinch)
Nail Art Brush
Step 1 Set the Foundation
Start by applying a coat of 3-in-1 Base Coat/Strengthener/Top Coat, and let dry.
Polish your pointer and middle finger with two coats of Lay It On The Lime! Polish your pinkie and thumb with Shaved Nice. (Leave your ring finger bare for now.) Let dry.
Step 2 The Chevron Nail
Cut a V-shape out of a piece of painters tape. Stick it on your ring finger making sure the tip of the V is centered on your nail and pointing toward your free edge. Smooth out air bubbles and ripples so lacquer doesn't seep under the tape.
On the part of your ring finger that is exposed, apply Lay It On The Lime! near the cuticle and LeaPink for Joy at the tip (see image below).
Remove the tape almost immediately. Be slow & steady as you pull it off from side to side. Clean up any imperfections with some lacquer remover and a thin nail art brush or cotton swab.
Step 3 The Flamingo Nail
Using LeaPink for Joy, paint a semi-circle at the tip of your middle finger.
Then take a nail art brush to make an S-shape from the semi-circle to your cuticle line. Make the tip of the S near your cuticle line a little thicker – this will be your flamingo's head.
Step 4 The Beak
Clean your nail art brush and dip it in your white polish. Paint a thin curved line coming out from your Flamingo's head.
Then, with black polish, outline your white line to complete the beak.
Step 5 The Feathers
With the lighter pink, At Least I Pink So, push excess lacquer off the brush.
Then make very light brush strokes over the flamingo's body to create a feathered look.
Step 6 The Eyes
With a dotting tool (or bobby pin head) make a dot with white lacquer in the center of the flamingo's head. Go over the white with a slightly smaller black dot. Finish with Quick Dry Top Coat and you're good to go!
+ Show off your creation by tagging #SeizetheSummer. Shout it out to @nicolebyopi & @modcloth for a chance to be featured!


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Former head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Geoff Clark has been charged with historic fraud offences.
Geoffrey Wayne Clark and his wife Trudy Ann Clark along with two other family members are listed to appear at Warrnambool Magistrates Court in October.
"Fraud and Extortion Squad detectives have charged four people as part of an investigation into alleged historical criminal matters," Victoria Police police said in a statement on Thursday.
"An 66-year-old Warrnambool man, 45 year-old Abbotsford man, 37 year-old Northcote man and a 63 year-old Warrnambool woman have all been charged on summons with fraud related charges."


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Genre: Err...angsty smut? o_O; Mildly PWP
Rating: R, definitely. ^^;
Pairing: EnvyxEd
Summary: All that Edward wanted was time to himself after having arrived in Central. What he received however, was an unwanted visitor with a different agenda...
There was just something about sitting down after a long day's work – or aimless wandering – with a small square box from which filtered the tempting, mouth watering smell of a warm cinnamon roll. He could just picture the warm, melted icing slipping over the edges to gather at the bottom of the white box. Mouth-watering was putting it lightly. Edward pried the box open, taking a moment to look at the sight he'd been picturing before pulling a piece of the edge apart to slip it between his lips. In his mind, any day could be made better after dessert…or any type of food, but especially dessert. And so he sat there on his small bed, propped against the wall, legs extended in a V so that the little box sat on the mattress between them. He savored every piece that was tugged off the roll, paying little attention to the bits of icing that dripped down his fingers as he chewed the soft, sugary goodness he had only been able to find – this good – in Central. It was perhaps the only thing he looked forward to when they arrived in the busy city.
The early afternoon sun streamed in from the window across the room, left slightly ajar to allow the faint warm breeze to slip within. It was just as he slipped one of the few remaining pieces between glistening lips that Ed caught the faint movement across the room. It did not register at first, what his golden visage was offering him. It did not register even seconds later when he saw the familiar figure drop gracefully from the perched position on the windowsill to the hard wooden floor of the small bedroom. In any order circumstance, he would think himself to be hallucinating – sleep deprived as he had been over the last couple of days, it would not be surprising – but this, as unreal as it felt, would not be something he'd have the creativity to imagine. Not when the supposed hallucination featured his latest worst nightmare, prowling toward him with such predatory gaze upon unnaturally colored eyes.
Edward froze, sticky fingers hovering over the box in which still remained one last piece – the inner center, the most delicious bit of the roll. Wide golden eyes skimmed downward as the unwanted visitor – the bastard, the walking nightmare, the source of his anger – dropped to the floor halfway across the room. If anything, the catlike movements of hands and knees sliding across the floor made him even more uncomfortable; left him speechless without even the anger he could so easily summon under normal circumstances. There was nothing normal about this.
"What are you…" he had found his voice – barely, as his body twitched, reacted and buried him against the wall as far as he could go, shrinking against the pale white surface.
The mattress shifted slightly, long fingers sliding upon the edge, followed by haphazard, gravity-defying strands of deep emerald-black. And that grin – the grin he'd grown to despite with all his might was flashed just a couple of feet before him. "Are you not going to finish your dessert, o-chibi-san?" Envy purred in his usually mocking tone as that androgynous body slid upward, knees resting upon the edge of the mattress.
It was only then that anger fired up – perhaps out of instinct at hearing such a word. Lips parted, brows furrowing as a breath gathered in his lungs to release a string of over-exaggerated words when all thoughts were frozen by the warm set of lips and tongue that had attached to his left hand. He idly felt the cool grip around his wrist, his senses refusing to give him any more other than the thought, the sensation of that hot tongue lapping at glistening, sticky fingers, cleaning them of the icing that would have otherwise have gone to waste.
Edward gasped, squirming further against the wall. "What do you think you're doing?!" He snapped, yanking his hand back only to be further surprised by the two fingers that held the last remaining piece of the cinnamon roll between them, hovering right before his lips.
"Open up~"
"I am no-!" A blink. A faint growl in the back of his throat and yet there was nothing more he could do once the bit of sweet fluffy dessert was shoved into his mouth. The fingers that lingered against his lips created a distraction.
"You're supposed to chew now, chibi-san."
How dare he waltz in here – how the hell did he get in anyway?! – and invade his private space and not even pose a threat. Or rather, pose a threat he knew how to deal with! …before he realized it, he was chewing, savoring that last piece, though trying now to slip away, put the distance between them that he needed in order to get a proper grasp upon his senses. At least he was not suffering from multiple bruises as he usually did after meeting the psychotic bastard. The dubbed Fullmetal Chibi went nowhere; however as he saw rather than felt those warm lips travel along cool metal digits, cleaning away all the remaining icing that had stained the grey surface in translucent pearl.
"Stop that…" he muttered once swallowing both the piece of roll and the shivers that threatened to betray him.
Violet eyes, intense, hungry stared up at him. A wide, devious grin spreading over his intruder's lips, even as that tongue was occupied at lapping the sweet goodness off those unfeeling metal digits. And yet, regardless of the fact that he knew he could not feel that taunting touch as lips suckled the last traces of icing from his fingers, a shiver tore up his back, finally betraying him to the bastard that had immediately caught it.
"Make me…" he whispered, releasing that metal limb in order to lean closer, upward, lips warm, full so near his own. Edward squirmed, tried to push him off, but only ended up trapped beneath Envy's stronger body, wrists crossed and pinned above his head against the wall.
"Get off!" He squirmed some more, trying to throw his weight against him. Not even the extra strength induced by the automail could get him to budge. With his legs trapped as they were, pinned beneath Envy's weight, there was little he could do.
"Did your mother never teach you proper table manners?" A slender brow was quirked, disappearing beneath the black headband for a few seconds. A grin spread over those lips as Ed glared furiously, fighting against him. Envy chuckled and leaned closer. "You're a mess, chibi-san." He added as that tongue snaked out to trace up his chin, gathering the crumbs and bits of sugary icing that had gathered along the corner of his lips.
Edward froze, eyes wide and staring at a strand of deep emerald tinted black. It looked soft now that he had the chance to look at it up close. Definitely touchable…even tug able. A deep crimson hue spread across his face; he felt the sudden tingly burn redden his cheeks. Just what he needed! To blush like a little schoolgirl, which is exactly what the damn bastard enjoyed.
He hated to be right when it came to such circumstances. Ed felt rather than watched the grin spread wider upon Envy's lips. One last lap dampened the spot at the corner of his lips and with it the last signs of icing were effectively cleaned away. Blushing furiously, Ed refused to look at him. Fingers were slid down the length of his left arm, teasing every ripple of toned muscle, taut now by the strain applied to his pinned wrists.
"Are you done?" he growled, keeping his voice down lest it give him away. There was something absolutely sensual about this – erotic, even. It had to be a dream. Things like this just did not happen in real life – at least not to him! And if they did, they shouldn't!
"Maa~ you're blushing, chibi-san~" Envy eloquently pointed out as he sat up. Bare knees had settled comfortably on either side of his thighs, creating a graceful contrast of pale bare flesh against the thick black leather. Perhaps it was the realization of such physical contact, or the comment itself that got him flustered. Ed struggled once more, shoving his full weight against the thin androgynous body that had the audacity of pinning him in such a way. The retaliation appeared to have worked as Envy tumbled backward against the soft mattress, momentarily stunned by the sudden burst of strength. The Fullmetal chibi darted across the bed, thudding heavily upon the hardwood floor before scrambling desperately for the door. Envy was quicker to recover however and dashed across the room, cutting off the escape route before it was seen through. Edward came to a skidding halt, saving himself the humiliation of slamming head first into the pursuing homunculus, at the cost of coming to his knees upon the faintly polished floor.
"Leaving so soon, o-chibi-san?"
"Stop calling me that!!!" He exploded, beginning to rise but always keeping an eye on the closed door behind his intruding predator. "Get out of my way…" Envy stood far too casual, too cocky, too damn sure of himself. Anger boiled, but something he saw in those deep violet eyes cooled the anger only to replace it with something other – something of a desperate panic was he was beginning to feel like a caged animal with no where to turn. When the androgynous devil did not move, Edward reacted, throwing a well aimed fist at that pretty face. His cool metal wrist was grasped and tugged at – rather than shoved away as he had been prepared for. The tug took him off balance, causing a stumble which landed him flatly against the homunculus' half-bare body. He felt an arm slide around his waist, securely holding him in place. His breath hitched in his throat; his golden eyes widened, getting a close-up look of how smoothly toned muscles rippled beneath the thin, skin-tight black turtleneck that left little for the imagination.
He silently fumed at the obvious height difference, now made so goddamn apparent.
Ed had no time to complain, though, as his chin was forcefully raised; his mouth – half-parted in the workings of protest – claimed by eager, sweet tainted lips.
He could taste the sugary goodness of icing upon those lips. They were soft – it had not just been his imagination before. Soft…kissable… though, surprise kept him from trying to put an end to it, much less to have any thought of acting upon the hormonal instinct that was screaming at him from inside his head. Envy took the lack of reaction as an open window to advance, an opportunity to snake that taunting tongue past his lips and into the hot cavern of his mouth, exploring possessively as fingers entangled into the once neat golden braid at the nape of his neck. A slight groan escaped Ed's throat, lashes fluttering as he came to himself, even if the shock was still very much present. He cursed his body that reacted far too quickly to such demanding touches and would not allow him to register the fact that he was not quite pinned any longer.
As if his mind had been read, he felt himself spin around and slam harshly against the wall right beside the closed door that would lead to his freedom and probably his sanity. The interest was no longer there, however. His mind clouded, thoughts buzzing dimly in his head. Time passed without him knowing, eyes closed, lips responding to the touches pressed to them, limbs shifting as he felt fingers pry the soft material of his shirt from him. Despite the warmth of the afternoon, the sudden chill of finding himself stripped to the waist caused a shiver to race up his back.
There was no time to think of what was happening, no time to formulate the facts correctly, the reasoning of his desperate hold around that thin body, fingers clawing at his bare back beneath the tight shirt, the yearning betrayed upon the wanton look on his face as lips traveled down the side of his neck, leaving chills in their wake. It was easier not to think and simply feel. Feel the fingers that unbuckled his heavy belt, threw the bridge of his pants aside. Feel the weight of that body pressed so tightly to his own, the possessive nature of those hands as they roamed his body, sliding curiously along the heavy metal sheets that composed his automail.
"Stop playing around…" he heard himself gasp, watching through half lidded golden eyes. Edward breathed heavily, chest raising and falling with harsh gasps he attempted vainly to control to no avail.
Being rewarded with a chuckle was perhaps not what he had been expecting, and thus he glared as best he could from behind messy bangs.
"And I thought you had wanted me to leave." Envy chimed cheerfully, pulling those bangs out of the shorter one's face. Lips hovered close and Edward held his breath. A slight nip tugged at his bottom lip, which was by then faintly bruised and potty. He flinched slightly and tugged at whatever strands he could wind his fingers around, pulling them apart momentarily once more as he gasped quietly.
It had long occurred to him that he was in no control of this situation, he had even begun to accept the fact but taunting was something he would not tolerate. He was already toyed with on a daily basis, he did not need it now… not that any of this was even healthy for his mental sanity, but such considerations were far from his mind at the present moment. He met Envy's amethyst eyes for a moment and released the hold he had upon those emerald tinted strands, leaning heavily against the wall behind him. Lips were dampened, gaze shifted toward the ceiling upon which danced the shadows cast by the afternoon glow that filtered within the small bedroom.
The ceiling was no longer available to him as the center of attention as he felt himself rise in the air, sliding upward against the wall. Hands instinctively went for the black clad shoulders in front of him. Ed felt his pants being tugged further down, exposing him to the comfortable warmth of the room and could not help the flush that spread over his face.
It was also then that reality slapped him in the face. How could he allow this to happen? How could he be so calm – or rather, so eager for something like this? Something he was also not completely naïve to, but not exactly an expert at. His chance to escape had come and gone, however. His chance to put an end to it had expired the moment he was pulled into the sensuality of the moment.
Edward cried out, all thoughts disappearing from his mind, at the none-too-gentle entrance that jarred pain through his senses. Legs wrapped tightly around Envy's bare waist, pulling him closer and keeping him there as he gasped harshly, trying to relax, though finding it virtually impossible. He had a faint moment to wonder just what had been used since despite the near forceful entry, he could feel some sort of lubrication having been used. The reasonable half of his mind was easily shut up, soon there after as a palm slammed into the wall beside his head. He was not the only one loosing control.
A small whimper escaped his lips as Envy shifted, inadvertently striking a spot deep within him that caused white flashes to spark behind his eyes. The pain was ever-present, though gradually consumed by something other – more primal. Arms had wound tightly around his present lover's neck; muscles twitching with the strain implemented upon them. Envy too shuddered with each and every movement taken which seated him deeper within Ed's eager body.
Combined gasps hushed the constant drone that filtered through the opened window; the gradually rising volume of previously quiet cries made it completely obsolete. Ed screamed only minutes later, throwing his head back with a harsh thud against the wall. He hardly felt it as his body shuddered pleasantly and continued to do so as the other finalized his own satisfaction.
It all seemed unreal now that he sat upon the floor, half covered in the clothes he had been wearing not long ago. The afternoon light was gradually filtering to deeper hues of red with the approaching sunset. The sound of metal scrapping the floor was the only sound within the small bedroom now. It felt so empty, alone. The perfect representation of his being at the moment. So used, violated…and the worst part was that he had enjoyed it, urged it on, sought that touch, that kiss, that pressure of mingling bodies, of the sweat that had gathered at his brow, the evidence of their actions. Maybe in some foolish part of his mind he had actually expected it to end differently. It was foolishness; a child's dream of an impossibly happy end to a meaningless act of lust.
Maybe he had wanted the bastard to stay…maybe he had wanted to bed led back to bed, let to rest, let the pain to cease burning spots he never thought could hurt this bad. Maybe he had expected something other than a cold, sardonic smile upon those lips he had thought so soft, so kissable. Something other than the release of his body onto the floor, onto the pile of clothes that had been discarded. Something other than the look of victory in those mirthful amethyst eyes as he left in the exact same way he had entered earlier on: through that window, no longer ajar but left completely open – a blatant metaphor he had easily seen.
Edward cursed under his breath, voice shaky with betrayal, with his own naïve stupidity. He felt the burning hot touch of tears at the corner of his eyes, but would not allow them to fall. It had been years since he had last shed tears, he would never shed them now for himself. His right fist slammed into the floor as he glanced up at that unveiled window, swallowing the hurt at the back of his throat.
The glistening drops at the corner of his eyes did not fall.
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Comments? ^^;; Be gentle!!
x-posted to fm_alchemist, envy_x_ed, fma_yaoi, and my own journal.


text: Feeling the fallout October 3, 2016. It's the day that changed the mortgage broker industry for the foreseeable future – the day the Department of Finance introduced a new suite of mortgage rule changes aimed at safeguarding the economy and the housing market by "encouraging" insured borrowers to take on more serviceable debt. The rule changes included a stress test that requires insured mortgage holders to qualify at the Bank of Canada posted rate. They also included a crackdown on lenders that bulk insure their portfolios. The prevailing opinion among industry players was that the changes would make it harder and costlier for Canadians to qualify for mortgages. That opinion was echoed by the big banks as well – RBC forecast an 11.5% drop in resales in the 12 months following the announcement. "In turn, we expect that weakening resale activity will erode sellers' pricing power, yet, for the national and majority of provincial (and local) markets, we do not project prices to fall outright ... because we expect demand-supply conditions to remain balanced next year," the bank said at the time. "Rather, our base case for 2017 shows benchmark prices continuing to rise at much slower rates." Now, nearly a year after the mortgage rules were put in place, statistics are starting to reveal how impactful they have been. The first indication came from Genworth Canada. The nation's second-largest provider of mortgage insurance reported that the total value of new insurance written in Q2 of this year was down 81% from a year ago. Portfolio insurance, meanwhile, fell 96% between Q2 2016 and Q2 2017, and Genworth saw a 14% decrease in insurance bought by homeowners. CMHC confirmed that trend, announcing in late August that the country's insured mortgage market had declined by about 33% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017. In its latest financial report, CMHC revealed that it provided 78,607 units of mortgage loan insurance in the three-month period ending June 30, a sharp drop from the 117,463 units during the same period a year ago. CMHC told the Canadian Press that the decrease in volume was largely a result of the new rules the federal government introduced last year. On the heels of those figures, one of the country's largest real estate brokerages, Royal LePage, released a study on millennial sentiment around real estate. The results showed that millennials buyers believe last year's mortgage rule changes have been a major roadblock preventing them from entering the housing market. "One of the things that came out of the report was millennials' impression that the government's actions relating to ... mortgage insurance were an impediment," said Phil Soper, president of Royal LePage. According to Royal LePage's report, 49% of millennials believe the federal government's mortgage regulations have impacted affordability, forcing them to consider lower-priced homes. The study also found that while 69% of millennials hope to own a home in the next five years, only 57% of those surveyed believe that they will be able to afford one. "In addition to high home values, peak millennials also face increasingly stringent mortgage stress test regulations, which push potential buyers to the sidelines, electing to either remain in the rental market to save up enough money for a down payment or move to more affordable regions," the report said, adding that 64% of millennials believe homes in their area are unaffordable. That number is significantly higher in hot markets like British Columbia (83%) and Ontario (72%). "Of those who do not believe they will be able to own a home in the next five years, 69% stated that they cannot afford a home in their region or the type of home they want, while roughly a quarter (24%) are unable to qualify for a mortgage," the report said. In late August, credit bureau TransUnion provided further proof of the mortgage rules' impact. The agency reported a 10.4% decline in origination volumes in Q1 2017 compared to Q1 2016. That included a 12% drop in prime mortgages and a 5% decline for 'super prime' consumers. "Recent new regulations in Ontario appear to have had an impact on the volume of home sales and, consequently, mortgage demand," said Matt Fabian, director of research and industry analysis for Trans Union Canada. "So while the number of mortgages is increasing, it is doing so at a slower rate than last year." Finally, the latest proof of the mortgage rules' impact came from none other than the finance minister himself. "Preliminary data received since the government implemented its most recent adjustments to mortgage rules in October 2016, suggests that the rule changes are having their intended effect," Bill Morneau said in a letter to the Finance Committee. "A decline in the share of new insured loans issued to highly indebted borrowers suggests the quality of credit is improving in the high-ratio mortgage market. This development helps to ensure that Canadians are taking on mortgages that they can afford." In the face of such evidence – both hard and anecdotal – the industry can only hope those in charge of macroprudential oversight will pump the brakes on any further cooling measures. SHARE


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Strawberry Jello Poke Cake 2
Author: Summer Rumsey
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 13x9 inch pan
- Vanilla Cake Mix (and ingredients needed per package instructions)
- 1 small package of strawberry Jello (and ingredients needed per package instructions)
- Small container of Cool Whip
- 10 or 12 strawberries, washed and sliced
- Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions.
- Poke the cake all over with a fork. You can also use a straw or end of wooden spoon. I used a fork this time but a straw or end of wooden spoon would make bigger holes to hold the Jello.
- Prepare your Jello according to the package directions. Slowly pour the Jello over the cake so it can absorb nice and slowly.
- Place in the fridge for 3 hours so the Jello can set. Then top with the Cool Whip as a frosting.
- Top the cake with your sliced strawberries and return to fridge for an hour.
- Serve cold straight from your fridge.


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March 8, 2019. Life / Islands
Nicholas D. Holmes, Olivier Langrand, Russell A. Mittermeier, Anthony B. Rylands, Thomas Brooks, Dena R. Spatz, James C. Russell, Wes Sechrest, Federico Mendez Sanchez
The Wallace and Lydekker Lines frame the islands of the Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot. Wallacea is made up of thousands of islands which cover 338, 800 km2 in total —comparable in size to the Philippines— and are grouped in three biogeographic regions: Sulawesi, Maluku, and the Lesser Sundas. Wallacea is named after the great British naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace.
Sulawesi, together with the Sangihe-Talaud Archipelago and the Togian, Banggai, and Sula island groups, has the largest land area (186,000 km2).
Maluku (70,000 km2) is composed of the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Obi, Seram, Buru, Tanimbar, Banda, and Kai.
Five main islands make up the Lesser Sundas (81,000 km2): Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores, and Timor.
Wallacea's complex geological history created young oceanic islands ringed by limestone (e.g., Lombok and Flores), continental crustal fragments (e.g., Sumba and Timor), and composite islands whereby different islands joined due to tectonic action (e.g., Sulawesi and Halmahera).
This is an excerpt from the CEMEX Nature Series Book "Islands" (2018)
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We're In the Slowest Hiring Season Of the Year—What Can Job Seekers Do?
For many, the holiday season brings to mind comfort, relaxation, and cheer. As Forbes notes, "It becomes an unwritten, unspoken
For many, the holiday season brings to mind comfort, relaxation, and cheer. As Forbes notes, "It becomes an unwritten, unspoken
When looking for a job, each day that passes can feel like an eternity. And the worst part is you
U.S. Travel Association's Project Time Off found that 52% of employees left unused vacation time on the table in 2017,
How do you know if you are being compensated fairly? When it is time to ask for a raise or
You walk into a room full of people you don't know. Everyone looks so comfortable with one another. Did these
New year, new career! If you've been wanting to make a career change, now is a great time. The new
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take exception to
take exception to (something)
To strongly disagree with or take offense at something. Excuse me, but I take exception to being characterized as some sort of opportunist, just because I happened to make some good investments before the economy collapsed. I know she takes exception to the way the newspaper represented the data from her study.
take exception to
Disagree with, object to, as in I take exception to that remark about unfair practices. This idiom, first recorded in 1542, uses exception in the sense of "objection," a meaning obsolete except in a few phrases.


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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Winter Concert
The First Grade's Winter Concert was tonight. Despite the complete lack of any actual CHRISTmas songs, I was actually pretty impressed. It was too late for Josh, so Megan and I took Sam while Tony stayed home with the little ones. I don't get much alone time with my Sam. Usually, when the division between parents is made, I get the baby and Anna, and Tony takes his "little buddy." So I waxed a little nostalgic tonight. My Sam. Can't believe that it was 7 years ago that I was anticipating the birth of this wonderful little person. He is loving. He is creative. He is tender. All the very sweetest parts of Tony and I ended up in this little guy. And, no matter how the years may change us both, he will always be my Sam.
Labels: christmas, samuel james, spiritual thoughts
2 comments:
- Kristi said...
Great picture of you two, Amber!! Today was so much fun!!! Wish we could do that more often!!
- December 20, 2007 at 2:06 PM
- Rosanne said...
Gheese - you made me tear up. I'm glad you had your time with Sam - that is so sweet!
BTW, I used your candy cane idea ("Candy Cane is a wonderful Christian symbol...") in my most recent Relief Society Lesson: Shepherds of the Flock. It was perfect! Except I used real candy canes. :) Thanks again for the idea! Oh, and I gave you credit...everyone just smiled and was glad to hear your name. :)
Miss you!
- December 20, 2007 at 2:20 PM
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4 DIY easy organic face mask you MUST try this weekend!
We all love a relaxing weekend, so why not try out these super simple organic facemasks? With just a few simple ingredients, you could get pampered with natural ingredients that will leave your skin shining and glowing.
To... Improve Uneven Skin Texture And Tone
- 1 tablespoon of natural, plain yogurt.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder.
Just like milk, yogurt is filled to the brim with lactic acid which makes a visible difference to the skin by lifting away rough and lackluster surface cells to uncover much newer, brighter ones.
To... Brighten up your complexion
- 1/2 a lemon
- 1 spoon of honey (the more organic, the better)
Mix one tablespoon of organic raw honey and half a squeezed lemon into a bowl and apply all over your face, avoiding the eye area. Now, let your skin soak up all this goodness for 15-30 minutes (depending on how sensitive your skin is). Wash away with warm water, finishing with one splash of cold water to close your pores. Pat gently with a towel to dry. Let your skin breathe for the rest of the day, or follow up with your favorite moisturizer/serum.
To... tighten up your pores and skin
- 1 egg white.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- A little squeeze of lemon juice.
Both the egg white and lemon juice have clever astringent properties that will tighten the skin and make enlarged pores much less obvious. It's the perfect pre-foundation ritual - just be careful not to get any in your mouth!
The addition of honey is important, as it'll boost your skin's moisture levels, provide suppleness and take away that uncomfortable, taught feeling.
To... exfoliate and hydrate
- 1/3 cup of oatmeal
- 1/2 hot (not boiling) water
- 2 teaspoons of Honey
- Vitamin E / C capsules
- 1 spoon of plain yogurt
- 1 egg white
Combine 1/2 cup hot—not boiling—water and 1/3 cup oatmeal. After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and one small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. (Be sure to place a metal or plastic strainer in your sink to avoid clogging the drain with the granules.)


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3 hours seminar, 3 hours learning centre, 6 credits
Building on the learners' understanding of health, the focus of this course is on people's experience with healing for both chronic and episodic health challenges. Participants integrate theory and concepts of health as they relate to healing. This course is complementary to Health Sciences III and provides opportunities for learners to integrate pathophysiology with their understanding of health and healing and the nursing approaches that accompany this understanding.
For more information visit our timetable
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Municipal materials re: gas leak identification and replacement. (Andover Town Clerk)
|June 30, 2015
|Est. Completion
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
• All policies regarding the identification and replacement of gas line infrastructure within the municipality
• All requests made to the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for information related to gas leaks, as allowed for by the Massachusetts General Laws (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2014/Chapter149)
• All available gas line information regarding the location and severity of gas leaks within this jurisdiction
• The existing schedule of planned or proposed municipal construction projects to occur in the year 2015
• All notifications made to relevant gas companies regarding "the undertaking of a significant project on a public way exposing confirmed natural gas infrastructure," as required by Massachusetts law.
• All "repair and replacement" schedules of gas leaks provided to the municipality by gas companies within this jurisdiction, as provided for by Massachusetts General Laws
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Beryl Lipton
From: Murphy, Lawrence
Ms. Lipton,
Per 950 CMR 32.06, the following is a good faith estimate of the charges for the records you request. Payment is required in advance. Please advise if you wish to proceed.
Search time: (intern @ $11/hr) @ 101.5 hrs = $ 1,116
Photocopies: 9750 pages @ $ 0.20 per page = $ 1,950
Total estimate $3,100
Larry Murphy, CMMC
Town Clerk/Interim Town Manager
36 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Murphy,
Thank you very much for your message. Could you please clarify the nature of the responsive materials and the breakdown of the fee estimate?
Thanks so much,
From: Murphy, Lawrence
I'm not sure what further clarification you are looking for?
Larry Murphy, CMMC
Town Clerk/Interim Town Manager
36 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
From: Beryl Lipton
Hi Mr. Murphy,
I'm wondering what sorts of materials and the portions of my request to which they would respond. I'm hoping to narrow the most relevant materials from the collection of 9750 pages.
Thanks again!
From: Murphy, Lawrence
Via this e-mail I'm putting you in touch with our town engineer Brian Moore. I suspect your request is over broad for what you are looking for.
Please see if you can help Beryl narrow her request to something more manageable.
Larry Murphy, CMMC
Town Clerk/Interim Town Manager
36 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
From: Moore, Brian
Hi Beryl,
My office has folders of all Gas Company work for the last 13 years, from 2002 to date. The estimate includes time for searching and copying all of these pages as your request does not specify how far back you want. As an option to reduce some of the cost, I can allow you to come in and look through these folders yourself and make copies of anything that you'd like. You can call me at 978-623-8350 x520 to discuss it further too.
Brian Moore
Town Engineer
From: Cronin, Chris
Good morning Mr. Lipton. Your original request was very vague, and in fact asked for all information. Without knowing any more detail, I feel the original estimate is in the right ball park, and in fact would likely add pages as there has been additional work since your request on 6/30/15.
Christopher M. Cronin
Director of Municipal Services
397 Lowell Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 623-8350 ext. 511


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Gayle D. may be from Silver Spring, but you've probably seen her popping up all across Maryland! She's part of our "Real Coverage for Real Marylanders" campaign and one of more than a million Marylanders who have used Maryland Health Connection. In fact, Gayle is also part of the nine …Read More »
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The deadline is 11:59 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 15 to enroll in January 2017 coverage through MarylandHealthConnection.gov. Here's how you can still get help now to enroll, change plans, or update your information: 1) Call us at 1-855-642-8572 (Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay service). Hours are 8 a.m. to …Read More »
Brenda's story: Why #CoverageMatters to her
It was September 2015 when Brenda took a phone call from her doctor telling her the mass on her pancreas was cancer. "Oh my gosh. I got off the phone and just started crying," said the Maryland resident. "I thought, well, I have to get insurance now." Without coverage that …Read More »
Countdown to Coverage
Just a few days left! The #CountdownToCoverage begins. By now you might have December 15 circled on your calendar, set up phone alerts, and put sticky notes all over your fridge. There are just three days left until that 11:59 p.m. deadline for January 1 coverage, but don't stress! Here are …Read More »
Evergreen Health plans will not be available for January coverage
Current enrollees have until Dec. 31 to select a new plan Marylanders who are currently enrolled in Evergreen Health insurance plans should come back and shop by December 31 for a new carrier and plan, as Evergreen individual marketplace plans will not be available for January 2017 coverage. The decision …Read More »
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The Difference Between an HMO and a BLT
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Home Up Intracranial vasculature
Principles of Skull Organization
The human skull encloses and protects the brain and the organs of
special sense. It frames the nasal and oral cavities, and includes the
jaws, which lodge the dentition. It sits poised atop the vertebral
column and serves as a platform from which the cervical viscera and
their skeletal elements are suspended.
Blood vessels and the 12 pairs of cranial nerves
traverse the skull on their way to and from the brain. Several of these
nerves follow complicated paths and form an intricate plexus within the
bone itself. This situation arises during development, when the
neurovascular elements are established first and become entrapped as the
skull condenses and ossifies around them.
A normal adult human skull consists of 22 individual
bones, excluding the ossicles of the middle ear and the hyoid bone. Six
of these – occipital, sphenoid, frontal, ethmoid, vomer, and the
mandible - are unpaired, bilaterally symmetrical, and lie athwart
the mid-sagittal plane. The rest – temporal, parietal, maxilla,
zygomatic, palatine, nasal, lacrimal, and inferior nasal concha -
occur in mirror-image pairs.
Individual bones are bound to each other by
cartilaginous joints and by fibrous joints termed
sutures. These joints
form as ossifying bones expand toward one another during development and
also occur between major portions of a given bone where these are
ossified independently. They not only hold adjoining bones securely
together but also allow continued growth of the skull.
In a young adult, the apposed bony surfaces
interdigitate to varying degrees. Between flat bones of the cranial
vault (occipital and parietal, for example) the margins fit together in
a series of interlocking process, much like
pieces of a jigsaw puzzle,
thus forming many small mortise-and-tenon joints (white arrow). Ultimately, as growth
is completed, the joints themselves become ossified and eventually
obliterated – or "closed." However, some are obliterated before birth,
others in infancy, and still others during adulthood, and this sequence
is used by anthropologists and forensic pathologists to help determine
the age of an individual at the time of death from examination of
skeletal remains. As bone grows it can be affected by tissues that
are in direct contact with it. A good example of this are the
branches of the middle meningeal artery whose trajectory is reflected by
narrow grooves on the inner surface of the skull (black arrow above).
As a general rule, the skull is composed of two layers of compact
(cortical) bone – the inner
(large black arrow, right) and outer (large white arrow,
right) "tables" - separated by
cancellous bone – the
containing red marrow (small black arrow, right). The thickness of these strata varies
considerably from region to region, however. Where the bone is flat and
thin, as in the dome of the skull, the inner and outer tables may be
fused together, without any intervening diploл.
Certain bones are pneumatized, that is hollowed out by
air spaces continuous with either the nasal cavities or the middle ear
cavities. These air sinuses, or air cells, usually are named for the
bones involved (frontal air sinus [small white arrow, above], mastoid air cells, etc.). They form
and expand at different times during pre- and postnatal development, and
they vary considerably in size from one individual to another.
The bones of the skull, like other bones, are closely
covered by
That on the outer surface is called the epicranium that on the
inner surface the endocranium. Epi- and endocrania are continuous
with one another along the walls of passageways through the skull –
canals (tunnels), foramina (holes) and fissures (cracks) – as well as at
The endocranium is provided by
dura mater, a dense
layer of tissue derived from the somatic intraembryonic mesoderm. The
dura consists of two elements. An outer zone of fibrous connective
tissue - the cranial layer - follows intimately the detailed
contours of the inside of the skull, serving as its periosteum. The
inner zone - the meningeal layer - is surfaced by a mesothelium
that faces the arachnoid mater across the subdural space. The meningeal
layer follows the gross contours of the brain, forming sickle-shaped
sagittal partitions between the two cerebral hemispheres (the falx
cerebri) and the two cerebellar hemispheres (the falx cerebelli),
a roughly transverse partition between cerebrum and cerebellum (the
tentorium cerebelli), and a membrane that stretches from
side-to-side to cover the
turcica (the diaphragma sellae).
The dynamic nature
and adaptability of bone belies its metabolic requirements that are
served by the intracranial vasculature. Any appreciation of those
vessels begins with a consideration of the connective tissue coverings
of the brain; the pachymeninges (dura mater) and the leptomeninges
(arachnoid and pia mater). Collectively these three layers are
referred to as the meninges. The next page provides an overview of
these structures.
Copyright 2020 DF Siwek & RJ Hoyt


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Clarks' first sale of the summer proved as hot as the weather with numerous great results for sellers. A Norris A1 plane, once the property of a Torpoint shipwright, made £700 at the hammer, seven times its pre-sale estimate. Auctioneer Paul Clark said "Quality planes of this type always sell & with our specialist marketing, can achieve terrific prices".
Other items caught the eye of bidders too. An English tin glazed delft salt (shown in picture) from a Liskeard household effects achieved £1400 at the hammer as a phone bidder defeated internet interest. A visit to Looe above the old Dowling & Bray antiques shop unearthed a small, 12in x 9in 1960's canvas sign reading "Hand Made Cornish Pottery by Bernard Leach" which made a remarkable £340.
You never quite know what you'll find when folk bring in a box of miscellany items but a small early gilt bronze cross with wooden inserts & coral bead decor looked the part & duly made £460. A Webb's Hotel stoneware flagon twinned with a Golding's of Callington saw impressive hammer price of £130 whilst three Callington ginger beer bottles surprised many when making £330 despite severe damage.
Again militaria proved to have a very strong following when a Mauser rifle with Boer War Orange Free State stamps made £250 & an Enfield secured impressive bids of £580. Of similar interest was a Islamic decor, beautifully inlaid with gold on steel which saw good interest on the net at £300. Staying with lots of military interest a silver Dragon Cup shooting trophy by Elkington & Co. saw a phone bidder give way to internet in a terrific tussle at £1700.
Fine jewellery again saw the cream rising to the top at the sale. A Cartier watch made £2500 to phone interest while local bids saw a stunning sapphire & diamond ring make £2000 at the hammer. A gold necklace with sapphire hearts made £1500 whilst bids of £1100 won an aqua & diamond cocktail ring. It was again all about the sapphires as a very pretty Edwardian ring made bids of £900 while a small but good quality half eternity ring set with diamonds made £520. Entries are sought for forthcoming sales.


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Klei Entertaiment's multiplayer survival game Don't Starve Together will be getting a brand new character this week. The new character, named Warly, will be available for free for all Don't Starve Together players on July 25, 2019. The update will also add in new Crock Pot recipes and some new vegetables too, which are available to all characters.
Warly will be able to cook various exclusive meals. These meals can only be made using his Portable Crock Pot, which will cook food 25% faster than other cooking methods in-game. He also has a couple of other crafting capabilities thanks to his Portable Grinding Mill, which will allow him to grind up ingredients to make spices to season his food. The Portable Seasoning Station allows him to combine those seasonings with prepared meals to add bonuses to the food he cooks.
Warly also has increased maximum hunger, but at a cost. He can only eat food prepared in a Crock Pot, his hunger will decrease 20% faster than other characters, and he will get tired of eating the same thing over and over again. Warly will remember what he ate over the last two days, so players will need to switch things up to satisfy his picky appetite. You know what they say, variety is the spice of life!
Read the full list of details on Warly and the Crock Pot below:
- Warly can craft a Portable Crock Pot, Portable Grinding Mill, and Portable Seasoning Station, usable only by him.
- The Portable Crock Pot cooks 25% faster and includes new exclusive dishes with unique bonuses and effects.
- The Portable Grinding Mill can be used to craft a variety of seasoning powders.
- The Portable Seasoning Station combines a prepared dish with seasoning powder to add bonus effects to the food.
- Warly has an increased max hunger of 250, but it decreases 20% faster than other characters.
- Warly can only eat prepared dishes from a Crock Pot.
- Warly remembers the dishes he ate for up to two days and will enjoy them less every time they are repeated.
- Added new vegetables, available to all characters: Toma Root, Potato, Asparagus, Pepper, Onion, and Garlic.
- Added several new Crock Pot recipes, available to all characters.
This update will also make the Warly Deluxe Wardrobe available which will cost players $7.99 and will include three new outfits for Warly to wear: the Roseate, Victorian, and Trawler skin sets! A recent Don't Starve Together update gave Willow "The Firestarter" some new tricks as well, so if it's been a while since you last played, it's the perfect time to jump back in.
Will you be using Warly to cook up some fancy meals for your friends in Don't Starve Together? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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The report by Professor Julian Crane is based on the New Zealand Asthma and Allergy Cohort Study. It investigated the use of paracetamol by 505 infants in Christchurch, and 914 five and six year olds in Wellington and Christchurch to see if they developed any signs of asthma or allergic sensitivity. The study has recently been published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy.
"The major finding is that children who used paracetamol before the age of 15 months (90%) were more than three times as likely to become sensitized to allergens and twice as likely to develop symptoms of asthma at six years old than children not using paracetamol," says Professor Crane.
"However at present we don't know why this might be so. We need clinical trials to see whether these associations are causal or not, and to clarify the use of this common medication."
The research also found that by six years 95% of the study sample were using paracetamol and there was a significant increased risk for current asthma and wheeze. However the findings depended on how much paracetamol was being used, with the risk greater for those with severe asthma symptoms.
"The results at this stage are supportive of a role for paracetamol in asthma and allergic disease," says Professor Crane.
However there may be many different mechanisms operating in the links between paracetamol and allergy/asthma researchers say. For instance it has been shown that fever in infancy may reduce allergy in childhood, and that paracetamol may affect antigen processing in the immune system early in life, or may be linked to free radical damage and enhancement of allergic inflammation and bronchospasm.
The University of Otago study concludes that although direct causation between paracetamol and allergy/asthma has not been established, neither has paracetamol been shown to have a beneficial effect on disease outcomes when used against fever, and guidelines for its use are unclear.
This study has been funded by the Health Research Council and the David and Cassie Anderson bequest.
For further information contact:
Professor Julian Crane
University of Otago,Wellington
Tel: 04 918 5258
Mob: 0274 519 725
Email [email protected]


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Family needs drive Tracey Twitty, 32, of Barto. The proud, loving mother of five beautiful children became an advocate for autism awareness when her middle son was diagnosed with mild autism at the age of three.
And she wanted to enter the medical field since her mother was implanted with a pacemaker when Twitty was seven years old. "I became fascinated with cardiology," she said.
Twitter returned to Pennsylvania when she learned that her father was sick and needed her at home.
"I wanted to continue my education, so I decided to look into schools [in Pennsylvania], and what I had found was that Montgomery County Community College had a really competitive program. After talking to Diana McFadden [academic advisor at West Campus], I decided that the College was where I wanted to go," Twitty said.
Financial aid helped Twitty get to college and stay there. "I qualified for Pell Grants this year, which was great. The fact that tuition was affordable allowed me the opportunity to come to school," she said. "If I would have had to pay all my tuition out of pocket, I probably would not have been able to afford it by myself."
Twitty is enrolled in the Medical Assisting Certificate Program and anticipates earning her certificate in August. After that, she plans to continue her education at Montgomery County Community College, first to achieve her Phlebotomy certificate and, ultimately, her Registered Nurse certification.
"I do everything in my life because of my family, from my kids to my parents," Twitty said. "My life was not the same once I got married and had a family at a young age. But I feel that even though my life is different, that does not mean that I can't do things. It just might take me a little longer than everyone else. However, the strength that I have is comes naturally. My mom is a strong woman, and she always told me that I will never be given anything that I cannot handle."
At Montgomery County Community College, Twitty is a member of the Medical Assisting Club and a student representative on the Medical Assisting Advisory Committee. In that capacity, she was asked to represent the committee in Harrisburg on April 9, 2013, for Lobby Day. Lobby Day has become an annual tradition at the College, a day when a contingent of students travels to Harrisburg to lobby for funding for community colleges.
She brings to the state capitol more experience, more passion, and more reasons for advocacy than most of her community college student peers.
"My kids bring a lot out in me: the good and the bad," she said. "I know that I am my children's advocate. If I do not speak up for them, then who will?"
When Twitty walks with her classmates in May in advance of her actual graduation, it will be with the knowledge that her children and her parents are bursting with pride and that she is the role model for her children that she hoped she could be. She is already the first member of her immediate family to attend college.
"It's my job as a mom to help my children through life and to be there for them as my parents have always been there for me," Twitty said. "I want to show my children that it is never too late to change, and it's never wrong to stand up for what's right. I hope to help with the changes in the world and the way people see autistic children. My son is a ray of sunshine, and I thank God each and every day for not just him but all my beautiful children and for that family that I am blessed with. I know that they are not perfect, but who is?"
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Samantha and Naga Chaitanya are the perfect couple who never fail to mesmerize us. The actors keep letting us know how madly they are in love through their Instagram stories. Tri wedding was no less than a fairy tale one. The couple recently shot for a brand and the picture is sure to re-instil your faith in love. Check out the sensuous picture that will skip your heart beat.
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#ChaySam from #Rexona Ad 😍😍 #chay_akkineni #samantharuthprabhuoffl
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Meanwhile, Sam had once said that they have also locked date for their kids. "I have put a date as to when I want my baby. The date has been fixed! Like, as if that's going to happen according to the date we have fixed! But Chay seems to be certain that it will happen on the assigned date! But we have definitely fixed the timeline as to when we want to have a baby," she said.
Of late, reports were that Samantha would be quitting films from next year. But looks like Naga Chaitanya gave a statement to bury all the speculations to rest. "Sam won't quit films as she is busy with many projects presently. She may take a break, but she won't quit now," Chay said.
Chay also stated that Sam is akin to his father as they bother are straight-forward in their opinions. On the work-front, Sam and Chay will be seen together in Shiva Nirvana's film and adding that this is their first film together post-marriage it has already created a hype.
"The director insisted that he wanted both of us in the film. The subject deals with a couple after their marriage, so we thought it was suitable for us," said Chay. Meanwhile, Sam is waiting for the release of Seema Raja opposite Sivakarthikeyan, while Naga Chaitanya is shooting for Savyasachi and Sailaja Reddy Alludu.


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Old Navy Launches Disney Vintage Collection
In celebration of Mickey Mouse's 85th anniversary, Old Navy and Disney have teamed up to unveil "Mickey Through the Decades," a collection of vintage tees of the lovable mouse and his friends in rarely seen art on classic style tees. "Mickey continues to capture the imagination of fans worldwide, and this vintage collection reminds us of Mickey's timeless qualities and fun-loving personality," commented Jodi Rosenblatt, director of sales, Disney Consumer Products. "By combining Disney storytelling with Old Navy's relaxed, playful styles we've achieved a product line that truly celebrates our classic characters." Tees are priced from $12-$25 and is available by visiting Old Navy stores and online at OldNavy.com


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Bhopal. Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare, State Government of Madhya Pradesh, Rustam Singh has issued directives to the company Jigitsa Health Care which is running the Integrated Referral Transport System in the state for providing best services. It may be mentioned that under the Integrated Referral Transport System 108 Ambulance, Janni Express, Deendayal Mobile hospitals and 104 Health Helpline services are being provided by central integrated call center. At present, 606 Deendayal -108 Ambulances ( 556 Basic Life Support and 50 Advance Life Support), 735 Janni Express and 144 Mobile hospitals are operational in the state.
The Deendayal -108 ambulances have been purchased by the state government and have been provided to the organization. A trained technician and a driver are always available in each ambulance every time. Each Janni Express has one driver. Janni vehicles have been provided on contract with the local operators.
Minister Singh informed that Deendayal Mobile Hospitals are being run in the identified blocks of 43 districts of the state by Jigitsa Health Care including 89 tribal, 47 scheduled caste dominant and remote areas beside 8 provided from the Member of Parliament Fund in Vidisha parliamentary constituency. Each Mobile Health Unit consists of one doctor, lab technician, ANM and a driver provides services with the coordination of Asha and health workers at block and village level.


text: From notable government agencies and healthcare to infrastructure and high profile politicians. The United States faces a variety of cyber threats, Some attacks are more sophisticated than others, but often we see simple social engineering phishing attacks. After many years of cybersecurity education programs, it is remarkable how often such simple attacks succeed. A 2018 Verizon report found about 92% of all malware is still delivered by email. It is the human aspect of security that is often the weakest link. Many of these attacks come from countries such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. These countries frequently connect with terrorist and criminal networks, extending the potential for cyber-attack.


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Jerseyville nursing home facing lawsuit
EDWARDSVILLE — The estate of a former patient of Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court against the home and two doctors, claiming they failed to diagnose and treat an adverse reaction to a blood thinner.
The suit was filed by Tim West, administrator of the Estate of Judith A. West, who was admitted to the home on Dec. 6, 2012 and died Dec. 17, 2012.
The suit also names Dr. Nicholas T. Kouchoukos and Dr. John L. Palcheff and the corporations with which they are affiliated.
The suit claims that the defendants failed to diagnose a reaction to the medication Heparin on Dec. 6, 2012. They complaint alleges the defendants failed to test for, and treat low levels of hemoglobin.
Judith West developed swelling in her lower limbs and tightness in the chest and gained seven pounds over six days, the suit claims. The suit alleges the defendants were careless in failing to transfer her to an emergency room.
The suit is asking for damages for grief, sorrow and loss of companionship with the survivors. The suit is filed under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act. It asks for at least $50,000 in each of five counts.
Dr. Kouchoukos said he has not been notified of the claim and has no knowledge of it. The other defendants could not be reached. The plaintiff is represented by Joseph A. Bartholomew of Belleville.
Sanford J. Schmidt can be reached at 618-208-6446 or Twitter @SanfordSan.


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03 June 2019 - 04 June 2019
SMi Group announces the return of the 7th Annual Lyophilisation Conference taking place on the 3rd and 4th June 2019, in London, UK.
Lyophilisation (or freeze drying) remains one of the most exciting and rapidly advancing technologies in the pharmaceutical industry to date. By 2020, the lyophilisation equipment market is projected to exceed 8% CAGR reaching approximately £4.4 billion.
Attend this conference along with key opinion leaders from all areas of pharmaceuticals and biologicals to explore formulation science, materials characterisation, novel and alternative technologies, mathematical modelling and regulatory updates.
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK
SMi is delighted to announce its 4th annual Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast conference coming to San Diego, USA on the 3rd and 4th June 2019.
The competitive PFS market has sparked great improvements as devices strive for higher quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast is the perfect platform to strengthen knowledge in key principles such as human factors and patient centricity, connectivity and digital health, container closure integrity, the therapeutic opportunities of pre-filled, and manufacturing in the landscape of complex biologics, whilst honing in on emerging trends for parenteral devices.
The two-day conference will gather a global audience of medical device experts and PFS industry leaders to discuss new developments and showcase the latest and advancements, keeping you at the forefront of a booming industry.
Attend this conference and join our networking platform for industry professionals to provide you with the expertise to overcome the challenges of the PFS industry.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, California, USA
05 June 2019 - 06 June 2019
SMi proudly presents the 3rd Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast Conference, in San Diego, USA, on the 5th and 6th of June 2019.
The pharmaceutical microbiology field is an ever-present constant in almost all areas of pharmaceuticals. We are experiencing a period of rapid change, with new regulatory considerations to implement into our environmental monitoring programmes, new technologies to improve processes and novel validation techniques.
Join us as we delve into the current evolving issues facing this industry, such as: risk-based approaches to aseptic processing, methods of contamination prevention, creating risk-based environmental monitoring programmes, water monitoring and treatment.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Hotel, San Diego, CA, USA
24 June 2019 - 25 June 2019
SynbiTECH is an international conference taking place this June in London for experts engaged in synthetic biology research, commercialisation, investment and policymaking. SynbiTECH 2019 will focus on the key opportunities and challenges for building a multibillion-dollar synthetic biology industry that will contribute to the fast-growing bio-economy.
QEII Centre, London
25 June 2019 - 28 June 2019
The city of Cambridge, a global hub for research and healthcare innovation, is to host Cambridge BioTech Week from 24-28 June 2019. The week will feature a series of events dedicated to celebrating, showcasing and accelerating the biotechnology and health technology work taking place in and around Cambridge.
With events and activities organised by key players in the cluster, the Innovation Forum, the Milner Institute at the University of Cambridge, One Nucleus, Cambridge Wireless and Cambridge Network, the BioTech Week will offer visitors a unique opportunity to meet and network with key opinion leaders from the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, including government representatives, researchers, scientists, pharma and technology innovators, academics, start-ups and investors. Cambridge BioTech Week aims to shine a spotlight on Cambridge's strengths in biotechnology, to raise awareness of the exciting work taking place, catalyse new ideas and form new partnerships. The week's main event will be the Health Horizons - Future Healthcare Forum, a new international healthcare conference taking place from 26-27 June 2019.
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Solid glass microspheres reduce compound costs
Potters Industries, Valley Forge, PA, USA, supplies glass microsphere particles under the brand name of Spheriglass. As the company pointed in a recent study, the major benefit of adding solid glass spheres to resin formulations is reducing manufacturing costs while enhancing the physical properties of the compound. High loadings of glass spheres can, according to Potters, add significantly to the dimensional stability of the finished product by reducing shrinkage and improving part flatness. William Shaker, market development manager of polymer additives at Potters says, that shrinkage of unfilled or glass fibre filled nylon 66 can be cut by 70-80% when 30% glass spheres are used. And warpage is reduced 95-97%. High loadings can also increase flexural modulus, abrasion resistance, and surface hardness. Additional benefits according to Potters are good chemical resistance, increased compound flow, and improved compressive strength. Microspheres lower the viscosity of most compounded resin systems, acting as miniture ball bearings to improve flow. Because of this property it enables the production of very large and thin walled parts. The cost of glass spheres is less that half that of glass fibres.


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Korean Air has announced plans to redevelop a site in Los Angeles, creating a new luxury hotel, as well as office and residential complexes.
The airline, which also owns three hotels in Korea and one in Hawaii, bought the Wilshire Grand Hotel in 1989, and says it will replace the exisiting building with a new 2 million sq ft mixed-use development. Plans include two high-rise towers, one of which will be 40 storeys high and will include a 700-room luxury hotel.
The billion dollar development will also have open space and is designed to meet US Green Building Council LEED certification standards.
Los Angeles' Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, said: "This exciting and bold new project is a major step forward in our efforts to add green, multi-use developments to the center of our city. The Wilshire Grand redevelopment effort will help revitalize downtown, and produce a new landmark that benefits Los Angeles, the community, and the local economy."
Korean Air operates 24 weekly flights to Asia from LAX, and the city has been the centre of Korean Air's operations in North and South America since its first transpacific flight in 1972.
Yang-Ho Cho, chairman and chief executive at Korean Air said: "Korean Air has a long and deep-rooted commitment to Los Angeles. We have significant real estate holdings here and have a vested interest in Los Angeles' success." The Korean community in LA is the largest in the world outside of Seoul.
Korean Air has also recently announced it is to unveil new business and first class seats in June (see online news March 12).
Visit koreanair.com
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Windows Images with different languages
It would be great to have pre-built Windows images in different languages for testing software on foreign Windows systems.
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thanks!! Let's vote this up and we will take a look at it. :)
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This has bit me this week - created a complex password as part of a complex azure arm template, then could not logon.
We really need the ability to have culture specific images - the entire world, oddly enough, does not all use EN-US!


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The offenses were on display Saturday night in Los Angeles as FC Dallas broke open a 2-2 halftime game running out 6-3 winners in a wild affair. The first half was entertaining enough and new FC Dallas signing defender Heath Pearce had to be thinking "what the heck am I getting into" after watching neither side play any defense. FC Dallas raced out to a 2-0 lead on a free kick goal from Dave van den Bergh and a wonderful goal from Jeff Cunningham. On the Cunningham goal, it was a perfectly placed long ball from Atiba Harris which Jeff Cunningham expertly brought down on the dead run before slotting past Galaxy keeper Donovan Ricketts.
LA would answer back though grabbing a pair of goals to send the match to halftime tied 2-2. The second half opened very slowly with both sides looking content to play at a much slower pace. The opening 25 minutes of the half produced very little, but then the fireworks began.
In the 71st Dax McCarty broke the tie when he got on the end of a Jeff Cunningham cross. The lead would go to 4-2 in the 82nd when a perfectly placed Dax McCarty cross found a diving Atiba Harris for the header goal. Only a minute later it was 5-2 as David Ferreira finished a long run by slotting the ball home.
The 6th goal came only 4 minutes later. This time it was Cunningham again as he rifled home a wonderful shot off a perfectly weighted pass from Brek Shea. The Galaxy would grab one back through Edson Buddle, but the match ended 6-3 to FC Dallas. Jeff Cunningham ended the evening with two goals and two assists.


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11:11 a.m. | Updated The two-part nature of the monthly jobs report often provides political parties an opportunity to cherry-pick their favorite parts — and the release on Friday of the July numbers was no exception.
Democrats moved quickly to promote the surprisingly strong jobs growth for the month, while Republicans seized on a small uptick in the overall unemployment rate as a further indictment of President Obama's economic policies.
Austan Goolsbee, a former chairman of Mr. Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, summed up the Democratic response shortly after the report was released, calling the addition of 163,000 jobs in July "a solid, encouraging number."
And, in a statement, the White House stressed that "it is important not to read too much into any one monthly report," but concluded that Friday's report "provides further evidence that the U.S. economy is continuing to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression."
The statement, from Alan B. Krueger, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, went out of its way to note the assessment from John Galvin, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that the unemployment rate was "essentially unchanged, rising from "from 8.217% in June to 8.254% in July."
Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California and the House minority leader, quickly reacted to the figures, writing on Twitter that "today's jobs report is small step in the right direction. But more needs to be done."
Republicans, meanwhile, focused instead on the 8.3 percent unemployment rate, up from 8.2 percent the previous month.
"Today's increase in the unemployment rate is a hammer blow to struggling middle-class families," Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential hopeful, said in a statement. "My plan will turn things around and bring the economy roaring back, with 12 million new jobs created by the end of my first term. President Obama doesn't have a plan and believes that the private sector is 'doing fine.'"
The Drudge Report, a conservative Web site, captured the Republican sentiment: It showed a grim-faced Mr. Obama with "8.3%" in big, bold letters underneath the picture. In tiny type to the left, it added: "JULY JOBS: +163,000."
A few minutes later, even that concession to good news was removed, replaced with: "41 straight months above 8%…"
Other top Republicans followed with the same message.
"Last week President Obama said, 'We tried our plan, and it worked.' With the unemployment rate going up again, it's obvious that plan didn't work at all," Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, said in a statement.
House Speaker John A. Boehner of Ohio welcomed "any new job creation" in a statement. But he zeroed in on "unemployment still above 8 percent and rising" to condemn Mr. Obama's economic policies.
These attack targets were reversed in previous months, when the unemployment rate ticked lower even as job growth was sluggish. In April for example, when the unemployment report fell to 8.2 percent from 8.3 percent, Republicans focused on the slower job growth numbers, while Democrats touted the falling rate.
Left unclear is which argument will move voters, many of whom may be more affected by their own personal situations than any of the statistics describing the country's overall economic health.
The addition of 163,000 jobs gives the White House the ability to argue that the economy continues to grow — albeit more slowly than it would like — and allows the administration to make the case that job growth is headed in the right direction.
But the unemployment rate is headed in the wrong direction, an argument that Republicans hope will provide an easy benchmark against which voters can judge the president.


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Townfield Tiny Trekkers
We are privileged at Townfield to have a woodland area which is used as the outdoor provision area for our Nursery children to enhance the children's learning with a holistic approach, whilst following the guidance provided within the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS).
Forest School is based on a fundamental respect for children and young people and for their capacity to investigate, test and maintain curiosity in the world around them. It believes in the child's right to play; the right to access the outdoors (and in particular a woodland environment); the right to access risk and the vibrant reality of the natural world and the right to experience a healthy range of emotions through all the challenges of social interaction, in order to build a resilience that will enable continued and creative engagement with their peers and their potential. It is an approach to education that makes use of the outdoor environment to create a unique learning vehicle.
6 Principles of Forest School
1. Forest School is a long term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.
2. Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.
3. Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
4. Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
5. Forest School is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.
6. Forest School uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning.
Townfield Tiny Trekkers Prices
Townfield Tiny Trekkers provide early years education for children aged 2 to 4 (F1) - see below table setting out the costs of our fantastic early years provision at our pre-school.