Deep pocket sheets are a particular kind of fitted sheet specially made for oversize mattresses. But instead of using a bed’s length and width to determine size, deep pocket sheets take mattress height into account.
When most people buy sheet sets, they look for the usual twin, queen, king or California king sizes. But if they buy a king-sized bed and then add a higher than normal mattress, it can be a stretch (literally) for normal king fitted sheets to adequately cover it without the sheet riding up or slipping out of place.
So deep pocket sheets have a very useful role in the bedroom. If you’re asking, “Do I need deep pocket sheets,” here’s some sizing information to help guide you in your decision.
What Size Are Deep Pocket Sheets?
Generally, a normal mattress height goes up to 12 inches. However, newer mattresses on the market can go higher than that, potentially up to 18 inches. You can also add height to a mattress by layering on pillow toppers or a foam mattress pad.
A deep pocket sheet is often made for beds with a mattress height of up to 15 or 17 inches, depending on the manufacturer. Measure the height of your mattress (including any toppers) to determine the best fit for your bedding.
You may come across similar-sounding terminology when shopping for sheet sets. Some companies use the term “mattress depth,” which also refers to the height of your mattress. Other brands may use the phrase “pocket depth.” This measurement is calculated a little differently, so take the height of your mattress and add 2 inches to determine your bed’s pocket depth. (A 14-inch-tall mattress would require sheets with a 16-inch pocket depth, for instance.)
What Are Extra Deep Pocket Sheets?
Start with an extra-thick mattress, add a mattress pad and pillow topper, and your mattress can easily tower above 18 inches in height. In those cases, you’ll want extra deep pocket sheets with a roomier fit to accommodate the extra height. Often, these sheets fit mattresses up to 25 inches tall.
If you’re in the market for deep pocket sheets, get precise measurements of your mattress and read the packaging labels carefully on bedding. Here you see the manufacturer’s measurement guide and the terminology used.
Do I Need Deep Pocket Sheets?
If you weren’t familiar with the term before now and wondered, “What are deep pocket sheets,” you may think they’re not necessary. But anyone with an extra-high mattress should invest in deep pocket sheets of good quality, considering such factors as thread count and type of material used in the sheets.
Here are some of the benefits of using deep pocket sheets:
- Making the bed is less of a chore: It takes some time and effort to cover your mattress with a too-short fitted sheet.
- Sheet quality may deteriorate faster: A sheet that strains to fit over a too-tall mattress can experience wear and tear faster. Plus, it may be more likely to rip or tear. The elastic corners hugging the sheet in place may also become too loose and less likely to keep a tight hold on the mattress.
- You’re more comfortable while you sleep: It’s annoying when your fitted sheet pops out of place in the middle of the night during your normal sleep movement. (And if the fitted sheet slips out of place too often while you sleep, that can put extra wear on your exposed mattress cover as you’re lying on it without the protection of the sheet.)
- You get cleaner lines for a modern, elegant bed: Your made bed looks smooth and sophisticated with deep pocket sheets that fit precisely without lumps or bumps.
When you’re shopping for deep pocket sheets, keep in mind:
- A deep pocket sheet set may come with a larger-than-normal flat sheet, so it hangs properly off the sides of the bed. Read the packaging labels to check measurements.
- Some deep pocket sheets may be more expensive than a standard sheet set, depending on the brand. Comparison shop for the best prices.
- Truly luxurious deep pocket sheets will use a high-quality fabric such as 100% cotton, with a smooth texture and high thread count. You may see deep pocket sheets in sateen or percale, which refers to the type of weave. Sateen sheets are typically heavier with a subtle sheen, while percale has a crisp and light feel. The choice depends on your preference, but make sure whatever set you choose uses extra-long cotton fibers for softness and durability.


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Our mountain bike hire fleet is awesome.
Try out the biggest all-mountain machine, a super efficient cross-country racer or anything in-between today. It’s the best mountain bike hire selection in Canberra – hands down.
Choose the style of riding that best suits your needs
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2017 Epic Comp Carbon World Cup 29er
Cross country racing has its own list of demands, and speed is at the top of the list. Our Epic Comp Carbon World Cup answers the call with a tighter geometry, along with shorter chainstays and tube lengths in comparison to a “standard” Epic. This gives the World Cup more explosive power transfer and nimbler handling, especially when paired up with the carbon chassis and M5 alloy rear end.
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2016 Fate Comp 29er (Women’s)
Who likes riding uphill? The Fate Comp does, and thanks to its durable and lightweight alloy frame, you will too. Built to climb and put the hurt on the field, this bike handles like a dream, tackling unpredictable terrain and gnarly trail features with gusto.
2017 Camber Comp Carbon 29er
Full-blown, big suspension trail bikes are cool, but they get uncool pretty fast when it’s time to ride them up the trail. With the large rolling stock found on the Camber Expert Carbon 29, however, you’ll be moving with maximum efficiency uphill with enough travel leftover to tear the descent.
2017 Women’s Camber Comp 650B
No matter the skill level, any woman can benefit from a trail bike that’s durable enough to take on rough, technical descents in stride, while also being efficient enough to get up the trail with ease. In other words, any trail rider who appreciates responsive, nimble handling will love our new Women’s Camber Comp 650b.
2017 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29er
Trail riding requires a bike that can do it all with ease, and nothing outperforms the new Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29. To be sure, Specialized gave it hand-selected SRAM components, plus a FACT 9m carbon construction, a proprietary shock tune, and a slack, aggressive geometry.
2017 Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 650B
When you need all of today’s tech and an agile wheel size, you can’t beat the Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 650b. It has everything you need for trail riding, like a FACT 9m construction, slack geometry, tuned suspension, and a durable selection of components from SRAM.
2017 Enduro Elite Carbon 650B
Ok, we’ll admit. We’ve been geeking out over the all-new Enduro Elite Carbon 650b for a while now. With a whole new geometry, a slacker front end, a longer top tube, even shorter chainstays, and a lower bottom bracket. All of this together makes the bike truly feel glued to the ground, and the platform is more responsive and capable then ever.

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This was taken with my iPhone and is composed using 2 images, so that you get the movement in my arms and around my outline. Only thing is, this shadow makes me look HUGE 🙂 Anyway I took this image for a reason other than just playing with my camera.
I wanted to represent something that I had been struggling with recently. Not a massive struggle but just my own personal “issue” that I wanted to release. This is actually a pretty personal post but I am okay with that.
My approach to life for many years now has been to try improve myself as a person in a good way. That doesn’t mean following some religion and claiming I am going to some form of Nirvana whilst others burn forever, but rather subtle little changes, that in essence are pretty profound. An example is how we react. Our reactions affect our emotions, which affects how we feel, which affects how we think, which affects our experience. Choosing how we react can make a huge difference to our life experience.
In any case, dispite this journey I have been on for a long while now, I still face little challenges that really challenge me to the core, as we all do. The joy of life I guess. In any case, I have been trying release a lot of judgement, criticism and anger that I was feeling of a certain person. Call it person “X”. So even though I think I have good idea of how I want to be, “X” really really tested me. I am sure we have all come across someone like that.
I would like to steal a line from Harry in Dumb and Dumber. “X” really chaps my ass! 🙂 I would listen to “X” and whatever came out of it’s mouth I would judge and inside I was just criticizing. I developed opinions of his ridiculous opinions. I couldn’t believe how narrow minded a supposedly educated person could be. When talking of business, I would wince as I judged “X” and criticized “X” in my mind for trying to be more than “X” actually is.
I did the same whether “X” spoke of children, other people, religion, finances, govt., raising children, sport and pretty much everything. I perceived “X” to be arrogant, a control freak, opinionated, narrow minded, rude, thinking it was smarter and better than everyone else, and many other nasty things. Pretty crazy right? Whilst I was speaking or listening to ‘X” all these thoughts were racing through my mind. It irritated me and in some cases made me damn angry.
But I couldn’t change those thoughts even though it was against my belief system and the way I approached almost everything else in my life.
Then one night, I just said STOP. Enough! You are getting angry, frustrated, irritated and everything else. I was ruining my present moment for someone else. And I said “Kenneth what does “X” have to do or become, in order for you to drop these feelings?” And so I listed them. He needs to think this, behave like that, be less opinionated, do this, do that etc etc. Then I said. “Right, is that going to happen?” “No!” So in essence before I can enjoy myself “X” has to change.
That doesn’t work, I HAVE TO CHANGE. We can’t change other people and if we try to, we’ll wait and waste our whole lives for them to change. It is like ‘Chasing Shadows’ – (Today’s Blog Title). We need to change. We to change the way we see things and people. We need to be the change that we want to see in the world.
And I already know this, but “X” was my test. “X” was my lesson and “X” is a master teacher to me. That is the way I look at it. Life is full of joy and good things, but we are sometimes challenged by situations, people and other things and we get to choose if we want to pass that challenge and move on or remain stuck.
When I said that out aloud. “I have to change”, it dissolved all these feelings from me like nothing before. Done. Finished. It was that easy.
I wrote a similar post before about Wayne Dyer telling a client who was blaming the world for her problems. He said “Go get all those people, round them up and bring them here. I will treat them and then all your problems will go away”. Brilliant.
What I also realized is that we can make choices in life that have only 2 outcomes. One will nourish and feed your soul / spirit and the other will deplete your soul / spirit. We have a choice. We have our own free will to make that choice.
I would recommend making choices that feed and nourish your spirit.

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When people are first diagnosed with liver disease, they have many questions about their prognosis, how it will impact their lifestyle and what treatments or other interventions might be available to them. Unfortunately, their family doctors do not always have the answers and it may be months before they see a liver specialist. The Foundation’s National 1-800 Help Line, gives patients and their family members somewhere to turn for answers. The Help Line handles over 30 calls a day from people all over the country seeking information on hepatitis and other forms of liver disease and requesting referrals to community resources.
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Muscle power in Kashmir
Separating the surreal from the real is getting increasingly difficult in Kashmir. The former state, which was turned into a Union territory with a single stroke of a unilateral brush, remains under siege even though six months have passed since the Bharatiya Janata Party revoked most of the special provisions of Article 370. The lockdown is not the only example of the strangeness of the powers that be. The Centre has now brought two of Kashmir’s former chief ministers, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, under the Public Safety Act. Surprisingly, the intervention has not merited judicial scrutiny. Ms Mufti, who has been accused of insidious machinations, has been compared to a queen. Mr Abdullah, on the other hand, is being penalized for the support that he enjoys among a “gullible” people as well as for his ability to convince the electorate to cast the ballot. The condescension for Mr Abdullah and the people of Kashmir is palpable. What right does the BJP have to ridicule the people’s support for a bona fide leader? As for the other charge pertaining to Mr Abdullah’s ability to get people to the polling booth, Narendra Modi and his party seem to be ignorant of the fact that the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party, the political outfits led by Mr Abdullah and Ms Mufti respectively, have, over the years, helped strengthen India’s claim to the world that the ballot has not been defeated by the bullet in Kashmir. A democratically-elected Centre penalizing state leaders for their commitment to democracy is an odd, unconstitutional phenomenon. That New Delhi, under the BJP’s watch, is now bold enough to pursue such a discriminatory course must count as another sad chapter in the history of Kashmir.
What has facilitated the trumped-up charges against Mr Abdullah and Ms Mufti is the wilful distortion of their remarks. Truth has been a casualty in another way. The draconian measures nail yet another of Mr Modi’s pledges. While scuttling Article 370, the prime minister had assured India and Kashmir that it would lead to the dawn of an age of integration with the extension of constitutional provisions to the Valley. Mr Modi’s interpretation of integration is undoubtedly singular. Incarceration of civil leaders, police excesses against journalists, a crippled economy and, most importantly, the paucity of trust between the people and the government are the hallmarks of present-day Kashmir. Each of these facets reveals the BJP’s dismal failure to resolve the Kashmir issue.


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This challenge will run from 8.30am 17th October until 6pm 6th November, so go link up your projects over on the Crafty Ribbons Challenge Blog HERE! There will be a winner chosen by random org. and there will be a top 3 picked by the Design Team member hosting the challenge!
I chose to do a Halloween card as I wanted to use the stars ribbon along with this cute new digital kit Frightful by Dani Mogstad. The ribbon was white but I distressed it a little with ink and I embossed the black card with stars...I though this would be great with the ribbon.
We are going to friends for Halloween this year...what are you upto? Enjoy :)

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Manuscripts/Mixed Material Interview with Gunther K. Rosinus
ROSINUS: Ninety-six percent.
Q: Was actually German.
ROSINUS: German, right.
Q: With that, went a considerable amount of, really, a policy control because you have —
Q: This radio in German hands, in effect.
Q: You only had a couple of Americans there at that time.
Shift in RIAS Control from U.S. to Germany Produced Some Difficulties; Washington HQ Did Not Always Recognize Differences
ROSINUS: Two Americans there, right.
Q: At that time that you were running into difficulties because of differences of opinion as to what kind of program should be sponsored or should be run out of RIAS. To what extent did you feel that Washington, perhaps, did not fully understand why you had this degree of movement off to a more Germanized approach to programming than we had had before?

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Beauty-privilege. Why isn’t this a big issue? Beautiful people have huge, unfair advantages in life. Their lives are so much easier. Have you ever seen a homeless person who looks like a fashion model?
We need to make them feel like shit. We need to continually accuse them of taking opportunities away from ugly people. If they deny it, we remind them of the fact that privilege is invisible to those who have it.
We need to make them feel so guilty for being beautiful that some would rather deform their faces, pretend like they were born ugly in order to escape from their beauty-guilt, and teach history of ugly people at George Washington University.
We need to stop listening to the opinions of beautiful people. What the hell would they know? They had it easy all their lives. They are not entitled to their opinions. They need to accept that ugly people are always right.
And, I’ll be a beautiful savior who fight for ugly people despite being beautiful myself.
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Asia Power Corp. Ltd has named Ang Poh Seng as CFO, effective February 2, 2010. Ang replaces Wang Yuezhong who will be redesigned as assistant to CEO. Ang will oversee the group's accounting, finance and tax functions.
Prior to joining Asia Power, Ang was financial controller of Asia Water Technology Ltd from April 2009 to January 2010. From February 2006 to March 2009, he was vice president of Rockstead Capital Pte. Ltd. And from August 2005 to February 2006, he was sales and finance manager of Astute Shipping Services (S) Pte. Ltd.

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Take your pick from German-inspired favorites, like beer brats, pretzel rolls, Black Forest cake and more.
What can you do with dinner rolls that taste just like soft pretzels? We’ve got some ideas.
It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful dessert than Germany’s classic chocolate layer cake filled with cherries, whipped cream and kirsch.
Give your brats a beer bath before grilling to take your tailgating to a whole other level. Oktoberfest on a plate!

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So when I saw this idea in an old Simple and Delicious magazine, I knew it would fit the bill.
All you need for this recipe is chocolate chip cookie dough and Snickers candy bars. I used store bought cookie dough. But of course, you could make your own and probably even add a peanut butter cup if you preferred that instead of the Snickers.
This recipe is going to be VERY technical, so follow along closely…
Take a blob of dough and flatten it out.
Stick the Snickers in the center of the dough.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 9 to 13 minutes.
My kids where crazy about these! I heard, “These are the best cookies ever!” “I see the caramel oozing out.” “Mom, I love you!”. And for me…they were all the ooey, gooey, chocolatey goodness I was craving!


Nestlé has launched the plant-based vegan chocolate bar KitKat V in response to the growing number of vegans in Great Britain.
The innovative four-finger bar features chocolate blended with a rice-based alternative to milk. The bar was developed by chocolatiers and food scientists in Nestlé’s Research and Development centre in York, the original home of KitKat.
Louise Barrett, Head of the Nestlé Confectionery Product Technology Centre in York said: “Our challenge when we set out to create a vegan-friendly KitKat was to recreate this iconic product using plant-based alternatives.
“To achieve this, we worked very hard to get the right balance between the milk alternative and the cocoa. The result is a vegan chocolate that we’re very proud of, and I hope all KitKat fans will love it as much as we do.”
KitKat V is certified vegan by the Vegan Society. Like the rest of the KitKat range, it is made using 100% certified sustainable cocoa, sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance.


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8 Scary Movies For Your Horror-Loving Tween — No, IT Is Not On The List
BY NATALIE ROMERO
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Sep 2, 2019
The first time I watched a scary movie I spent most of the time hidden behind my hands. I must admit, I was way too young to watch Nightmare on Elm Street, but my friend and I somehow got our paws on it and watched in alone in the basement.
I had nightmares for months, maybe even years, but rather than traumatize me, it sparked a love of scary movies.
Do You Know That CBC Has 6 Shows For Tweens? Check it out.
When my son started laughing after jumping out of his seat during one scene, I knew he was hooked.
My son has always been interested in anything spooky. He loves Halloween, spooky ghost stories and is so eager to be old enough to watch scary movies. Every year I spend the weeks leading up to Halloween trying to find a costume that is scary enough for his love of everything ghoulish, while tame enough to not frighten my younger daughter who loathes anything that might give her nightmares.
When he begs to watch the latest scary movie to hit the theatre, I have to say no but I secretly celebrate the fact that I will soon have a partner to watch scary movies with. While my 10-year-old isn’t old enough to watch the true horror movies, there are definitely some that we can share.
We try to avoid anything with violence. I don’t think he’s old enough to watch anything with murderers or gore, which removes some of the classic horror films like Dawn of the Dead or Friday The 13th. Instead we look for the creepy movies — ghost stories tend to be a big hit. They give the spook factor without the blood and gore.
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Our first scary movie experience took place when my youngest daughter was at a friend’s house. It was just enough scare to start off with. When my son started laughing after jumping out of his seat during one scene, I knew he was hooked.
Since then we are always on the lookout for appropriate scary movies that we can share and we’ve found great options that go beyond Casper The Friendly Ghost.
It's about a family who live in a darkened house, due to the children’s sensitivity to light, waiting for their father to return from the war. Supernatural events start to occur in the home; the children claim to see ghosts and mysteries that can’t be explained begin to occur. There are a couple of jumpy moments and lots of mystery, but it’s pretty tame. My 10-year-old was at a good age to be able to follow along with the story line, which can be a little complex.
A young man receives a mysterious creature for Christmas with orders not to get him wet, or feed him after midnight. Breaking these rules leads to chaos. There is some tame gore that takes place in the form of a gremlin in a blender and it’s important to note a scene where there is talk about Santa not being real. This one is great for kids who are a little older, but not yet old enough for those true horror films.
The title says it all. It’s the story of a town where people start dropping dead due to poisonous spiders. There are some death scenes in it, but unless your child has a deep fear of spiders it’s pretty harmless.
The Sixth Sense
This was the second scary movie my son watched with me. It’s the story of a little boy who sees dead people. It’s a pretty creepy movie that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand, and if you haven’t seen it yet, the ending is amazing. You’ll see blood and wounds on some of the spirits that are wandering, including a scene with wrists that have been cut during a suicide. I might have covered his eyes in one scene that involved a few seconds of hanging bodies.
Another ghost story about paranormal activity happening in the home of an average family. Things take a turn when spirits start communicating with them through the television set. The special effects in this one aren't the greatest and a kid used to today’s technology may find it cheesy, but the story makes up for the lack of CGI.
This one might be a little more adventure than it is scary, but the antics these kids get up to do lead to some scary things. After finding a treasure map the kids go searching and end up in some dangerous predicaments. You should note that there is a scene containing a dead body with a bullet hole in the head that might be too much for some kids.
I think everyone needs to watch Jaws at some point even if it’s just to have the pop culture reference. I mean a killer shark with a taste for blood?! You can’t go wrong. Again, it’s an older movie so it’s not going to score special effects points with the kids of today. However, the fear this movie can conjure up about what’s under the water is worth it.
It’s a more modern version of Jaws. It’s the story of a young woman who gets stranded just far enough from the shore and is forced to try and escape a great white shark that seems to be stalking her. This movie has blood and some gruesome injuries, but it will keep your kids heart pounding without being too much. Make sure your kids are ready for this type of scare otherwise you may never get them in the water again.
While I love sharing these with him, I am counting down the days until he’s old enough to watch the true horror movies with me. In just a few more years Halloween is going to be so much fun.
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This is going to come as a shocker to a whole bunch of companies (mine included) that moved (or tried to) from Google Apps to a Microsoft platform . Yes I’m smiling about it cause I’m pro-hosted and pro-web apps. Also, Outlook sucks. Below is an extract from Lauren’s blog. REDMOND, Wash., April 1 /PRNewzwire/ [...]
This was the first computer game I got addicted to back in 1985 with my first MSX computer. Found a MSX emulator for the N900 and immediately remembered this game. I found this video on YouTube with a funny documentary on the game.
Apps on Facebook have been around for a while now and one of the more popular apps I’ve seen my friends and office colleagues on is Farmville. Everybody is trying to be a farmer. I was least interested in this app but about 10 days back I decided to check this out and created my [...]
If you have a barcode scanning software on your cell phone, point the camera at the image above and click. Its actually a link to my blog. This is an amazing barcode. You can create you own at this link. The idea of this barcode is to have it on t-shirts, posters, magazine where people [...]
The N900 from Nokia is termed as an Internet Tablet with phone capabilities. Wide-screen, touch-screen (finger and stylus), sliding QWERTY keyboard, GPS, Wifi, FM transmitter and receiver, 5MP camera with a Zeiss lens, TV out, 600Mhz processor, OpenGL graphics support, 1 GB ram, 32 GB storage, app store, email client, FireFox browser and it runs [...]
Well, I thought I already posted about this last week but since I didn’t, here it is. The not-so-great InfoBiz exhibition took place last week. As usual, there were more cell phone companies than technology companies displaying their wares. And the most eye catching stand was the Wataniya one. They were probably the only ones [...]
This is the height of craziness. Running a command line application on a 42″ screen. Had to pull up Sabre during my demo today and this screen looked really odd compared to the extremely cramped and complicated interface of Dynamics AX.
We have had this RoundTable gadget from Polycom lying at the office for sometime now. Its basically a high-end webcam. It sends out two images to the laptop. The first is a panoramic (360) view of the office. Useful to catch those lazies falling asleep during our calls. And the second is an image of [...]
Smile, my IP address is 192.168.1.12. Probably the dumbest thing to do is have an IP camera advertise its IP address.
Yes, that’s right you can boost the performance of your Wii games by using WBFS. WBFS stands for Wii Backup File System and the basic performance boost comes from running all your games off a HDD instead of a DVD. Most of the Wii games take some time to “load” and some games like Need [...]
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Our first camping trip of the summer
was kind of a trial run, at
the park just a few miles from home...
Drew and I spent the nights and the others
joined us as they could for dinner
or night visiting by the fire.
The funnest part of every event is when the
grand kids join us, cause
they see it all through those fresh
little people eyes and the
exploring takes on a whole new exciting feel!
I even had a chance to read a book
that I haven't read since my childhood-
it was the most relaxing time I've had
in several months...
Good for the soul:)

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The Hair Treatment that created argan oil infused hair care
MOROCCANOIL Original Treatment 100ml is a hugely popular argan oil treatment & highly recommended. It is normally applied to damp hair before blow drying but if you plan to straighten your hair we recommend it is applied after you have straightened your hair. We do not recommend that you put Moroccanoil on your hair before using hair straightening irons as the argan oil can be overheated.
This hair oil can be thought of as foundation for hair styling to be used before other styling products or it can be just used on its own. It can make a huge difference to how your hair can look. It is particularly effective on dry hair that to help it look more hydrated and to control frizz any flyaways.
Argan Oil: Extremely rich in tocopherols (Vitamin E), essential fatty acids and antioxidants that hydrate and nourish the hair.
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Note this product contains Dimethicone which is a silicone which does not evaporate from your hair. It will need to be washed out using a shampoo which contains a surfactant.
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- Packed with the highest quality argan oil
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- Apply to damp hair
- Use a couple of drops, rub on palms and then smooth through mid lengths and ends
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- Can also be applied to dry hair to control flyaways and smooth
- If straightening your hair apply it AFTER you have straightened your hair
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Do you need a cheap, quick and easy to make costume for a Renaissance fair? A tunic in the shape of a T is a simple garment that can be made with a few materials and for which you will not need great skill and will still look good. With it, you can go to the fair without spending a fortune. In addition, it is easy to modify and adjust for more elaborate costumes.
Step 1. Get fabric
You will need a few meters depending on your size. An old sheet or blanket may work in place of new fabric. During the Middle Ages, different colors were used, so don't be afraid to buy brightly colored fabric, like yellow, red, or any other color you like.
Step 2. Fold the width of the fabric in half
Many fabrics are already folded in half when you buy them. Fold it in half again, this time lengthwise. Now the fabric should be folded in four parts. Make sure the fabric is smooth and flat and the edges match each other.
Step 3. Prepare to outline the shape
Use a loose t-shirt to create your design. Do not wear a tight shirt, otherwise you will not be able to put the tunic on. Fold the shirt in half lengthwise and place it toward the corner of the fabric, so that the fold of the polo shirt is just above the fold of the fabric. The top of the polo shirt should be on the side of the fabric that is doubled.
Step 4. Change the design
You probably don't want your tunic to be in the shape of a t-shirt. Using the shirt as a guide, create the design you want your tunic to have. You can make the neck bigger, the sleeves longer, the sides looser, etc. Most T-shaped tunics go up to the knee, but you can make yours shorter or even go all the way down to your feet. It is normal to wear the sleeves and the lower part of the tunic a little loose. Your design cannot be smaller than that of the polo shirt, otherwise it will be difficult or impossible to put on the tunic. Trace your design with a pencil.
Step 5. Pin the entire length of your design so it won't come apart when you start cutting
Step 6. Cut the shape leaving a gap of two to five centimeters from the stroke
This space between the stroke and the cut will be used to make the seam. Remember not to cut the sides where the folds are. When you're done, remove the pins and unfold the first fold. You will get a piece of fabric in the shape of a T-shirt that is folded at the shoulders.
Step 7. Sew the sides and sleeves
But be careful, don't accidentally sew the arm and neck holes. Make sure to sew the fabric inside out, otherwise the seams will show. To avoid fraying the fabric, sew a hem along the other sections, or at least make a simple seam.
Step 8. Flip your tunic over
Congratulations, it's done!
- Be careful when shaping the sleeves. If the hole where they connect to the rest of the tunic is not big enough, you will not be able to get your arms out. If in doubt, start the sleeves slightly below the design.
- Don't hem the neck, it will look weird. There are other, more advanced methods of sewing the neck part. A seamless collar looks great anyway, though.
- If your head does not fit in the neck hole, cut a small vertical cut. It is something practical and gives it a more Renaissance image.
- If in doubt, make your robe larger than you need. Not only will it be more comfortable, but it will also look more authentic.


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DC superhero film ‘Suicide Squad’ actress Karen Fukuhara attended the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala in Los Angeles this past Saturday wearing SW diamond earrings. Hosted at the Beverly Hilton this year, the Unforgettable Gala recognizes Asian-American changemakers in the entertainment industry who represent their community. Fukuhara was nominated for ‘Actor/Actress in Television’ for her work in Amazon Prime’s original TV show ‘The Boys.’
Styled by Jessica Paster, Fukuhara sparkled in our Adira Diamond Cushion Cluster Hoop Earrings in yellow gold. Our diamonds were paired with a gorgeous watercolor-print Prabal Gurung dress that flowed so elegantly on the 27-year-old actress. Hair stylist Derek Yuen slicked back Fukuhara’s hair into a sleek ponytail perfect for showing off the diamonds in her ears. Her minimalistic, yet stunning makeup by Hinako complements the pink tones of her dress.
Born and raised in star-central Los Angeles, Fukuhara has been working in the entertainment industry since she was in middle school and continues to dazzle in front of the camera.

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Key takeaway: God is with you in your moment of need. Even short, simple prayers can help you feel His peace in your most desperate moments.
Prayers for Hope: Table of Contents
- Bible Verses for Hope
- Short Prayers for Hope
- Hope and the Eucharist
- Praying for Others
- St. Jude Novena
- More Prayers
It can be challenging to have hope in some of our darkest moments.
Even for people of faith–who know the promise of salvation that Jesus offers–it’s not always easy to be hopeful when life’s challenges weigh on us during difficult times.
But when things seem most hopeless and life’s struggles seem overwhelming, God is by our side.
The USCCB reminds us that “We cannot know the details of this future: ‘No eye has seen nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’ (1 Cor. 2:9). Nevertheless, we know that Jesus is our future.”
At Hallow, we want to help you draw closer to God every day but especially when you’re feeling hopeless.
Our hope begins with God and what God reveals to us in the Bible.
Bible Verses for Hope
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits and I hope for his word. My soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak. More than sentinels for daybreak, let Israel hope in the Lord, For with the Lord is mercy, with him is plenteous redemption, And he will redeem Israel from all its sins.
For the needy will never be forgotten, nor will the hope of the afflicted ever fade.
For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.
Short Prayers for Hope
When it feels like nothing is going right for us, and we just can’t seem to catch a break, God is always near to us.
We might be searching for the right words to pray, but the truth is that God knows what is in our hearts even when our words fall short.
Use these short, simple prayers to ask the Holy Spirit to calm your heart and feel God’s love for you.
- Heavenly Father, please be with me today. My heart hurts. I feel overwhelmed, and it’s difficult for me to see the joy that only You provide. Still, I trust in You and place my problems in your hands. I pray that you can open my eyes to the ways in which Your love is embracing me. Amen.
- God, even though I don’t understand everything happening in my life, the one thing I know confidently is Your love for me. Look upon me, Your humble servant, in my moment of need. Help me feel the peace that only You provide. Help me remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel–Your warm light that will brighten even my darkest day. Amen
- Loving Father, the Bible tells us “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” (Phillippians 4:6). So today I come to You in prayer. I turn to You, knowing Your power is infinitely stronger than my worries. My doubts. My struggles. Today and all days, Father, may I remember Your promise. In Jesus’s name I pray. Amen.
- I know You will never forsake me, God. I take this moment to spend with You as things around me seem uncertain. I feel lost and my worries consume me. But when I close my eyes and quietly think of You, I feel a second of peace. I pray that today, those seconds can become minutes or hours. That Your peace can drown out my doubts and inspire hope inside of me. Amen.
Hope and the Eucharist
When we need to be uplifted and reminded of God’s loving embrace, perhaps the best prayer we can turn to is the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Paul J. Waddell, professor of theology at St. Norbert College, writes that hope can be strengthened through the Eucharist because “at the Eucharist we remember that we, thanks to our baptism, have been incorporated into the story of God, a story that is much more promising and blessed than anything we could offer ourselves,”
When we receive Communion, we’re reminded that we are a part of God’s bigger plan.
This can give us hope amid our struggles, and so, too, can acknowledging the struggles of others in prayer.
Prayer for Hope–Praying for Others
Praying for others when we feel helpless can actually help us.
Studies have shown that helping others can help our own mental health. The same is true of our prayer lives.
Rita Buettner, a writer for Catholic Review, writes that praying for others “helps us feel connected to people and places and issues beyond ourselves. It opens our minds to the challenges that others are experiencing. It broadens our perspective. It helps us grow in gratitude and hope.”
When we pray for others, we draw nearer to them. That Communion with others–and with God–inspires hope.
So if you’re feeling hopeless, try lifting up others in prayer.
When we are still struggling and in need of hope and encouragement in difficult times, we can always turn to St. Jude.
St. Jude Novena
St. Jude is the patron saint of hopeless causes and desperate situations.
According to tradition, since Jude’s name is so close to that of Jesus’s betrayer, Judas, most people relied on other saints when asking for intercession.
Only the most desperate and hopeless turned to St. Jude, who stands ready to pray for us.
If you feel like your situation is without hope, remember that God will never abandon you. Consider learning how to pray the St. Jude Novena and join millions of other people who’d relied on St. Jude in their most challenging times.
Whether you’re needing strength, struggling to sleep, or seeking healing, God is ready to embrace you.
If you found our prayers for hope helpful, consider these prayers in other moments of need:

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is for those who look for open relationships without commitment or responsibilities.If you are one of this kind, we are glad to see you in our community. Download our free apps to stay in touch Members already registered: Marriage is one of the most important steps couples take in their life.“When they leave me, it’s usually for The One,” my lover, Charles, said.I was gushing about the new man in my life, and Charles was adjusting admirably to the news. That’s the deal for a man in a polyamorous, open marriage who dates multiple partners.Call them cheaters, swingers, or "whatever couples"—the bottom line is these couples buck monogamy for a more open approach to their relationship.Sex with another person is allowed, but it's not flaunted or discussed outside the household. THE SCIENCE OF MONOGAMY "There are a wide variety of open-relationship models out there, and they can vary drastically from one couple to another," says David Barash, Ph.Simple and to the point, Victoria Milan, offers some pretty snazzy features.One being the 'panic button' and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.
While we can't blame the online dating sites for creating this dilemma, these couples are aware of the choices they're making and the consequences that come with these decisions.
You will be attracted to people outside your relationship Having an open relationship has never been my goal, but I’m not going to bury my head in romantic sand.
The truth is that staying monogamous is a challenge.
It came as no surprise to me, either, that I met The One while I was involved with Charles.
Despite the doom-mongering from friends and family about dating a married man, I knew I was more open to falling in love than I had ever been.
You love her, you really do, but sometimes you'd like some . With about 50% of marriages ending in divorce, many reporting infidelity as the reason, some couples are challenging the boundaries of traditional relationships in order to keep the spark.

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USAID ASSIST Project Experience Improving HIV Services
This technical report summarizes the experience of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project and its predecessor, the USAID Health Care Improvement Project, improving HIV services with support from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
As a health systems strengthening project, USAID ASSIST improves service quality and outcomes by strengthening national capacity for a sustainable response. The project also seeks to generate new knowledge to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of applying improvement methods in low- and middle-income countries. Through an innovative implementation research strategy, USAID ASSIST is conducting research on the cost-effectiveness of HIV improvement interventions, validity of improvement indicator data, the scale-up and sustainability of better HIV practices, and the institutionalization of the capacity to continuously improve HIV and other programs.
The report summarizes the key learning to date from HIV improvement activities supported by the USAID ASSIST and HCI projects about improving the quality of HIV care in USAID-assisted countries. It summarizes the scope and results of project experience supporting frontline providers in 18 countries to improve compliance with clinical standards for treatment, care and support of adults and children, HIV counseling and testing, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, voluntary medical male circumcision, integration of HIV services with tuberculosis, family planning, nutrition, and maternal and child health services, support for vulnerable children and families, and blood/injection safety. The report also describes results of work to support national HIV care improvement strategy development, strengthen the productivity and performance of the health workforce, strengthen district management to support quality HIV services, strengthen community-facility linkages, and integrate gender considerations to improve HIV service delivery.
A list of key ASSIST and HCI publications related to improving HIV services is included in an appendix.


Levine and CSO ignite in conductor’s return to Orchestra Hall
That makes two historic Chicago nights in a row.
Okay, so maybe the return of James Levine to make his belated Chicago Symphony Orchestra subscription debut Thursday night wasn’t quite as earthshaking as the Cubs’ World Series victory the previous evening. Yet by the end of the concert Levine’s return surely felt significant to those in the audience.
This concert was not Levine’s first CSO event since leaving the Metropolitan Opera earlier this year after four decades. Levine led a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 at Ravinia this past July. Yet despite its merits, that “Resurrection” performance had its unsettled moments, and was perhaps more notable as an emotional homecoming to the festival Levine helmed after a 22-year absence.
But the warmly communicative, boldly projected performances Levine led Thursday night brimmed with life and vitality, largely allaying concerns about his health and ability to conduct effectively with Parkinson’s disease. With a full week of rehearsal time, Thursday night’s concert provided confirmation that despite his illnesses and physical infirmity, Levine is still very much a podium force to be reckoned with.
Make that a platform force. With Levine now getting around on a motorized scooter, the CSO utilized a large enclosed platform for him with a 20-foot ramp–that effectively bisects the orchestra in two–allowing the conductor to enter from the back and ride unassisted to the top of the platform.
Entrances and exits became curiously captivating, a kind of mechanized ritual. Levine slowly wheels up the long ramp and to the podium, acknowledges applause and turns to conduct; a stagehand brings out his music and stand and fastens it in front of him. After a work is performed, the stand is removed, he rolls down the ramp to exit, and the ceremony is repeated for the next work. We won’t even get into the removal of Levine’s side table.
It’s too bad that the audience didn’t give the conductor a more respectful atmosphere for his first downtown CSO stand in 11 years. We seem to be entering a new era of bad audience behavior in Chicago, with at least three separate cell phone disturbances Thursday and more loud and unmuffled coughing than in a tuberculosis ward.
Levine elected to replace the originally scheduled leadoff item of Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale with Mozart’s “Paris” symphony (No. 31). That was a wise move since this Mozart symphony, astoundingly, has not been played by the orchestra downtown in 44 years (under Henry Mazer).
Levine remains a master Mozartian in the concert hall as much as the opera house, having recorded the composer’s complete symphonies for DG. His style did feel a bit big-boned and old-fashioned in the central Andante, lacking something in dynamic nuance and lyric charm. Yet the outer movements brimmed with vitality and exuberance with the orchestra throwing off this grandest of early Mozart symphonies with all due brilliance and virtuosity.
The CSO gave the American premiere of Arnold Schoenberg’s Five Pieces for Orchestra under Frederick Stock in 1913 (also the first performance of any Schoenberg orchestral music in the U.S.). It’s surprising that such a seminal work has not been performed by the CSO in 12 years.
Levine has long been an advocate of 20th-century “modernists,” especially music of the Second Viennese School. If there were any lingering doubts about Levine’s ability to direct a complex score, the punchy, richly layered performances he drew in this chromatic, aphoristic music was impressive indeed.
Scored for huge forces, Schoenberg’s Five Pieces are like broken shards of Late Romanticism. The framing sections were daunting in their violent upheaval, with satiric, pounding march rhythms, snarling muted brass and rifle-shot timpani. The pensive interlude of the second was just as surely conveyed with its strangely guileless celeste solo. The third piece was the most “approachable” to contemporary audiences and Levine and the players sustained the harmonically untethered mystery and introspection. There was unbridled playing of great expressive force and sonic impact by the CSO players, brass and percussion especially.
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique is a better-known quantity, and has long been a Levine specialty. What was most striking about this performance was the uncommon freshness and endearing quality he brought to the music-making. The shifting tempos leading up to the motto theme in the opening movement were shaped with great skill and a supple touch. Perhaps “Le bal” was more forthright than elegant, and lacked something in dynamic subtlety. Yet there was a wonderful “singing” quality to the playing, the wind solos in particular.
Unfortunately, the duet for oboe and English horn that opens the third movement was largely ruined–at least in the right lower balcony– by an elderly man obliviously fussing with velcro, though Scott Hostetler’s English horn sounded the right final, forlorn note.
Berlioz’s theatrical moments were just as well served, with the “March to the Scaffold” thrown off with brassy swagger and starkly brawny tuttis. The tumult of the finale has rarely sounded more Dionysian or unhinged, Levine building cumulative momentum to a blazing and thrilling coda.
Several curtain calls and acknowledgments by Levine to various sections and solo players led to a rare but timely encore, with Levine leading the orchestra in–you guessed it– “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” in honor of the victorious Cubs.
The program will be repeated 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. cso.org; 312-284-3000.
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Rinse rice until water runs clear, drain well. (this helps the rice to have the right texture and to not stick together when cooking)
Microwave broth for 3 minutes or until boiling (or heat on stove until boiling).
Add bouillon paste, onion powder, garlic powder,Old Bay Seasoning, Seasoned Salt, and cooking oil to broth and whisk until all combined.
Place rice and broth mixture in an instant pot and seal the lid. Set for high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow to natural release for 10 minutes then release remaining pressure and open.
During the last five minutes of natural pressure release combine the sauce ingredients, making sure the broth is hot and the butter melts into it. Whisk until all are thoroughly combined. (you don’t want this mixture to sit as it will start to thicken, you want it to be ready right as the rice is ready) Make sure the cornstarch is well mixed with other ingredients to avoid lumps in sauce.
Add the sauce mixture to the cooked rice and stir until well combined. (doing this step while leaving the pot in the machine helps the sauce to combine with the rice as the heat helps to thicken the sauce).
Serve warm with your favorite sides or as a side to your main course.
This recipe is inspired by the Knorr/Lipton rice sides Chicken Flavored Rice
Too watery: this means your rice is under-cooked.
Hard, chewy, or burnt: this means you needed more broth or it’s overcooked.
You don’t want your sauce to sit as it will start to thicken, you want it to be ready right as the rice is ready
Take note that the rice measuring cup that comes with the Instant Pot is only 180 ml.


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Chrysler and parts division Mopar have come up with perhaps the coolest 300C model ever made. It’s called the Chrysler 300 426S concept, and it features a 426 HEMI crate motor.
The Chrysler 300 426S concept was created as a surprise by Mopar. The firm simply slotted a Gen III HEMI aluminium 426ci (7.0-litre) V8 engine, developing over 403kW of power (540hp) and 718Nm of torque, into a 2012 Chrysler 300C.
It’s fantastically American and takes the term ‘modern muscle car’ to extreme new lengths for the popular sedan. Unfortunately, it is just a concept at this stage. There has been rumours going around saying that the engine could power an upcoming Chrysler 300S model in the future.
As for the folks behind the concept, Mopar is said to be testing the reaction of the public at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, where the car was unveiled earlier today. If enough interest is sparked, Chrysler and Mopar may put it into production. But we say ‘may’ very gingerly.
The Chrysler 300 426S features a Beats by Dre sound system, Tungsten Gun Metal Grey exterior paint, and a transparent engine cover which exposes the mighty engine within, just like a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
What do you think? Should Chrysler put something like this into production?
(Images courtesy of Chrysler Facebook page)


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Dietitian coaching can sometimes seem out of reach, perceived as being too expensive or mainly focused on weight loss. However thanks to our friendly team of dietitians, people with disability have seen improvements in their health and overall quality of life.
Our dietitians are experienced in all aspects of health, wellbeing and specialise in supporting individuals living with a disability or chronic disease. They aim to improve not just their physical health, but also their mental health and overall outlook. Best of all, the Hit 100 dietitian services are fully covered on most NDIS plans!
What does a Dietitian do?
Dietitians cover a range of topics, including healthy eating, regular exercise and positive mental outlook. Our qualified team understand that each person is different, with unique circumstances and preferences, which is why they take the time to get to know you before recommending a health plan.
The Hit 100 dietitian team are experienced in supporting customers with allergies, intolerances, disorders, diabetes and other chronic diseases. As such they’re able to use their knowledge to deliver tailored meal and fitness plans that will provide positive health outcomes for each individual.
Easy access to Dietitians with flexible meeting options
Using Hit 100, you’ll have easy access to our dietitians. We understand that people living with a disability can sometimes find it challenging to get to meetings or commitments, which is why we’re flexible and will work around you.
Our dietitians can visit you in the comfort of your own home, meet you at a café, chat with you over the phone or via an online video call, and even meet you at a supermarket, helping you shop to your personal dietary requirements and budget. They can also hold education sessions with carers or support workers, to make sure they are up to date on your meal plan and health goals.
Why the Hit 100 Dietitians are different
The Hit 100 dietitians not only understand health and wellbeing, but they are also experts in our nutritious meal options and can help you organise a complete meal plan that will tick all the health boxes, and meet your eating preferences.
Sessions with our dietitians will usually last 60 minutes, and will include a getting to know you chat, taking into account your health situation, and what you would like to achieve; whether that be weight loss, feeling more energetic or just easy to access healthy meals. Your dietitian will set goals at the end of each session, and help you track and manage them along the way.
Our Dietitians will support you every step of the way!
We understand adopting a new diet and health behaviours can be hard! That’s why our dietitians are understanding and supportive. At Hit 100 we care about you, and the goals you’re trying to achieve, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Get in contact with our team today at www.hit100.com.au


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A pharmacist with Valley Medical Center has filed an unfair practice charge against Santa Clara County’s largest public employee union, saying it refused to honor his right to refrain from full dues-paying membership.
Jeffrey C. Lum, 32, of Cupertino, filed the charge with the California Public Employment Relations Board against the Service Employees International Union Local 521 on June 29.
Lum, who is being represented by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, declined to comment on his case while it is in progress.
But foundation spokesman Anthony Riedel said Lum’s request to stop being considered a full-dues paying union member is legal, as is his right to ask that his dues not be used for union activities like political activism, lobbying and member-only events.
The union has 9,383 members.
Lum, a registered Republican since 1998, has worked since 2005 as a pharmacist at VMC, where about $141 in monthly dues are deducted from his paycheck.
A spokesman for SEIU Local 521 declined to comment on the matter but released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying, “We are a democratically run union. Our membership elects our leaders and decides through a vote on how we are governed. Regarding the litigation, we are reviewing the PERB charge with our attorneys now, as we only recently received a copy of the filing.”
On November 28, according to Lum’s complaint, he sent a letter to the SEIU notifying the union of his resignation.
Under state law, workers can refrain from formal union membership but may still be forced to pay part of their union dues to keep their jobs. Some other states have “right to work” laws that make union membership voluntary.
Over the years, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that union members such as Lum who don’t want to belong to a union cannot be required to pay union dues spent for union political or lobbying activities.
The state’s Public Employment Relations Board is a quasi-judicial agency that administers the collective bargaining statutes covering California public employees, including cities, counties and special districts.
On Jan. 6, according to Lum’s complaint, SEIU Local 521 officials confirmed that they received Lum’s resignation letter but said that his resignation did not meet the criteria of his union’s contract. Meanwhile, Riedel said, the union has continued to collect Lum’s monthly dues.
In mid-April, Riedel said, Lum contacted the foundation after doing research online about his rights.
Lum is seeking not only the union’s acknowledgement that he is no longer a formal member, but also an independently-audited breakdown of union expenditures and a partial refund of his union dues retroactive since January. He has also asked that notices be posted at work informing other employees of their right to refrain from full union membership.
Riedel said the union is making Lum “jump through hoops to exercise his constitutional rights to resign from membership.”
Contact Tracy Seipel at 408 275-0140.


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Live chat with Kevin Gordon from 12:30pm Friday
Injured Gold Coast Titans flyer Kevin Gordon will be joining fans online for a live chat on NRL.com this Friday from 12:30pm.
The speedster will be on hand to answer questions from fans about anything they want about the Titans, and as well about his recovery from injury.
Gordon, who has had to sit on the sidelines and watch the boys throughout the season will be happy to discuss a number of topics from footy and the recent win over the Sharks to what he gets up to off the field, including his love of PS3.
To pre-register for the chat, please add your email address below:


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Sanders (6-0, 178) says he is down to three schools.
“Washington State, Colorado State and Cincinnati,” Sanders told Cougfan.com.
Sanders said he will announce on Signing Day (Feb. 1) and that he does not have a leader among the three.
Sanders visited CSU earlier this month, Washington State this past weekend and has a final trip to Cincinnati beginning Friday.
“Washington State has a great program going, they’re one of the top teams in the Pac-12. They obviously throw the ball a lot and that’s something I’m looking (for). They have a great quarterback in Luke Falk. They have a great program there,” said Sanders.
WSU outside receivers coach Dave Nichol (pictured above with Sanders this past weekend) is running the recruiting point for the Cougs.
Nichol was by Callaway High for an in-school visit today, Sanders said.
“Coach Nichol, he’s a great guy. Me and him have a great relationship,” said Sanders.
Sanders had praise for both his visit experiences at Washington State and CSU.
“I felt like it went very well,” said Sanders of his time in Pullman. “I got to talk to Coach Leach and I hung out with some of the players. (The) facilities (stood out) they have a great academic program and what I’m looking to major in (Physical Education).
“I felt at home when I visited (CSU) and me and coach (Alvis) Whitted have a great relationship. They’re looking for me to come in and play early and make an impact … I have a great relationship with all the coaches there at Colorado State,” said Sanders.
Sanders is ranked the No. 34 wide receiver prospect nationally and a member of the Scout.com 300. He said distance won’t be a key factor in his decision.
“It’s more important that I can come in and make an impact on the team,” said Sanders. “Distance really doesn’t matter anymore because the schools that I’m choosing from are all away from home.
“If you get along well with the players, your four years is going to go by easy … I’m looking for a place where it feels like family.”

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The hunt is on for the amateur "Otago Wildlife Photographer of the Decade".
Hundreds of aspiring photographers around the region will be on the prowl over coming months seeking the shot that could earn them the hotly-contested Otago wildlife photographer title.
A decade after its inception, the annual Otago Wildlife Photography Competition has become one of the region's most popular photography contests, attracting up to 1000 entries every year.
The overall winner of the 2009 contest, chosen from all category winners, will not only gain the Otago Wildlife Photographer of the Year title but also receive a $1500 photographic accessories pack.
However, more than usual is at stake this year, with the latest annual winner also earning the chance to vie with the the nine previous winners to be named the amateur Otago Wildlife Photographer of the Decade.
"The stunning images captured by Otago people amaze the judges year after year," said project co-ordinator Emma Burns.
The contest is presented by the Otago Museum, in association with Natural History New Zealand and Jonathan's Photo Warehouse.
All amateur photographers living in Otago who had taken a great shot of a plant, an animal, or an example of human impact on the natural environment since January 1 last year were invited to enter, organisers said.
The contest is also divided into two age categories: 14 years and under, and 15 years and over.
It opened on Saturday, with entries closing on September 2 and the winners announced at a prizegiving ceremony on September 23, organisers said.
A display including the best of the latest entries and a retrospective exhibition involving past winners will be held in the museum's 1877 Gallery from September 24 until November 29.


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Katraj Jain Temple, Pune
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Marvel at an impressive metal statue in a white marble shrine surrounded by turquoise pools at Katraj Jain Temple, a famous Jain pilgrimage site on a hillock on Satara-Pune highway. This very clean and large temple features a 3.6 m (12 ft) tall gilt statue of Lord Mahavira made of panchadhatu, a traditional five-metal alloy of sacred significance, which weighs around five tons. Enjoy exquisitely carved pillars of long corridors of this shiny palace-like complex surrounded by greenery. Use our Pune travel itinerary maker to visit Katraj Jain Temple on your trip to Pune, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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This Jain temple is located on Katraj road in Pune. A regular Jain community temple which is opened to all community. Decent architecture and offer a nice view.
Located at one of the most busiest junctions of the city .. but once u enter this place its silence and serenity ... made out of white marble , it's quite a beautiful view from here. !!
This place has got very soothing view. Clouds are so clear and nice. You get refreshed by just visiting the place
Nice temple to visit near by katraj area in Pune. I visited with my family.
One of the biggest Jain temples in Pune & visited by a number of tourists. Has a great view from top of the hill. Very well maintained & beautiful. A must visit when in Pune.
Yes, I am rating and reviewing another Temple. I've written a few lines about a few other temples as well. It does feel a bit weird to rate a temple, coz I believe all places worship offer one primary thing: peace of mind. So, for those who come here with a religious perspective, this place is just about perfect. Every temple dome and every place of worship here is supremely serene. For those who want to visit this place for its architectural beauty, there are a lot of amazing structures to admire. The main temple campus, constructed on a hill, with a sprawling campus, Offering multiple accommodation options to devotees. And the community kitchen offers food to the devotees. The main temple structures, carved with mythological stories, with extreme detailed and minute carvings. Painted mostly in gold, this structure looks breathtaking, especially during the sunset, as the sunlight creates wonderful effect. For those who just want to get out of the busy hustle of the city, this place is right at the edge of the city, and as it is located on a hill top , it offers a birds-eye-view of the entire city. And an amazing view of the setting sun( probably the sunrise view from here would be equally amazing, but being a late riser i have never made it here for the sunrise)
A mist place to visit for jains. Also visit iskcon temple which is 4 km away.
Temple is on hill, excellent Jain food. Beautiful city view !!!
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Several recent studies have confirmed the importance and efficacy of breathing exercises in cancer patients. 20 minutes minimum a day of abdominal breathing decreased anxiety, improved mental clarity, sound sleep and quality of life.
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Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor with your spine straight
If you are in a chair place your feet uncrossed flat on the floor and palms flat on your thighs
Relax your shoulders, visualize the shoulder blades coming together
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INHALE belly comes out
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Do this practice for 20 minutes, you can stop in the middle and breathe normally for a few breaths, then return to the abdominal breath when you feel ready


Vice President Mike Pence meets Southwest Florida law enforcement while visiting Sanibel Island
Vice President Mike Pence visited Sanibel Island this week and made a special stop to thank the U.S. Coast Guard station while he was here.
The U.S. Coast Guard Station in Fort Myers Beach posted photos with Pence, along with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, on its Facebook page.
The post read: "Great job to crews of Station Fort Myers Beach and local law enforcement agencies in a successful mission of protecting the Vice President during his visit to Southwest Florida!"
The Naples Police Department also shared photos of Pence with the law enforcement officers. Photos posted by the department on Facebook show Pence shaking hands with police officers. The department wrote, "The NPD Traffic Unit was honored to take part in escorting Vice President Pence from Sanibel to Ft. Myers International Airport earlier today.
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Transitional is the debut work by writer and model Munroe Bergdorf, to be published by Bloomsbury on 16th February 2023.
Transitional will draw on Munroe’s own experience, as well as research from key experts, change-makers and activists, to explore how deeply ingrained transitioning is in human experience. Transitional is a book about survival, growth and purpose. It’s about understanding that whilst personal traumas, systemic oppression and individual challenges may impact how we move through the world, they do not define us. That when we face them head on, we can begin to forge our own path, and in doing so encourage and inspire others to forge theirs also.
“As time goes on, we all develop as people, everything changes, in one way or another we all transition. It’s what binds us, not what separates us.”


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Mental health advocate and TED Talk speaker Victoria Browne delivered a talk at UC Santa Barbara’s Campbell Hall on Tuesday, May 2, about mental health stigmas that student athletes face.
The UCSB Mental Health Peer Program (MHPP) sponsored the event in collaboration with a variety of UCSB and Santa Barbara City College athletic and campus organizations, according to the Shoreline description.
The conversation was moderated by fifth-year sociology major Kendall Martin and second-year sociology major Madi Myers, who both work as Mental Health Peers.
Martin first asked Browne about her personal journey with anxiety and depression in her career as a walk-on Division I volleyball player at the University of Southern California (USC).
Brown said that despite her initial excitement to start on the USC volleyball team, she became overwhelmed by the pressures of collegiate athletics, such as making game-losing mistakes.
“I started to get increasingly anxious, worrying that I would be the one who would cause us to lose,” Browne said. “I went from this girl who was living her dream and got a starting spot to not even wanting to be on the court because I was terrified to make that mistake.”
Browne then discussed how entering therapy helped her recover from her anxiety and depression and understand her emotions, and it ultimately motivated her to speak publicly about mental health stigmas that surround playing sports.
“As I was going to therapy, I started to recognize, ‘Oh, I can learn how to regulate my emotions. I can learn what’s making me anxious,” Browne said. “That’s what inevitably gave me the courage to want to speak openly about it. Because I realized … this isn’t a Victoria thing, that I failed in some way, which it feels like — this is a human thing, and not enough people are talking about it.”
Browne said that her struggles prompted her to deliver a TED Talk in 2017 titled “The Hidden Opponent,” which detailed her story as an athlete dealing with depression and anxiety. In 2019, she founded The Hidden Opponent, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for student-athlete mental health and stigmas within sports culture, according to the organization’s website.
Browne — who has maintained a presence on social media since her time as a collegiate athlete — explained how social media has provided her a platform for sharing her stories for her growing audience.
“The irony is that the more people you attract, the bigger the platform becomes, the more eyes that are on you, the more you feel shy or uncomfortable continuing to be honest,” Browne said. “How do I open up more? How do I be more vulnerable? I just refuse to feel shame over the things that make me human.”
The discussion covered a breadth of topics, with Browne speaking on her experience with eating disorders, body positivity and neutrality, stigmas around male athletes and the importance of putting yourself first, among others.
“If you’re an athlete, you’ve heard ‘there’s no I in team,’ so don’t even think to say anything about yourself,” Browne said. “But what I realize is, I can’t even show up and help the people I love in my life if I’m not even starting or coming from a place of love and coming from a place of being well. There’s so much power when you give yourself the grace to put yourself first.”
MHPP Supervisor Gladys Koscak emphasized the importance of hearing about the mental health stigmas in athletics “from another student or a former student in a way that maybe they aren’t hearing that from someone already on campus.”
“Having someone who did play at a D1 school be talking about these things, I think, helps to open up that conversation that it’s okay to talk about mental health,” Koscak said.
When asked about whether she would go back and change anything about her experiences at USC, Browne said that she would not alter anything about her traumas.
“If I changed anything, I might not be here,” she said. “I think about that all the time, because the battles that we face in life are the ones that make us who we are, and I just don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t had those struggles.”
A version of this article appeared on p. 6 of the May 4, 2023, print edition of the Daily Nexus.


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The essential aspects of room decoration ideas for a birthday party—color schemes, lighting, accessories, theme, and personalization—can help create an unforgettable atmosphere. By carefully considering these elements, you can transform any space into a festive and memorable setting where guests can celebrate and enjoy the special occasion.
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Thales looking to hire more than 12,000 new employees in 2023
Amidst global layoffs, French electronics giant Thales says that it plans to hire more than 12,000 in 2023 to support its growth trajectory.
Following a record-breaking year for recruitment in 2022, Thales is continuing to hire in 2023. The company says that it is looking to beef up its workforce to support the growth trajectory in its three core markets: Aerospace, Defence and Security, and Digital Identity and Security.
In order to do so, the group will be hiring all over the world, and expects to take on 5,500 new employees in France, 1,050 in the United Kingdom, 600 in Australia, 550 in India and 540 in the United States and in many more places.
In 2022, the French group increased its recruitment drive compared to 2021 by 50% and hired 11,500 new employees during the year.
Thales says in a press release that it is hiring in every discipline across all its business segments. The company is specifically targeting Research & Development – ergo software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence – where 40% of the new hires in 2023 will be recruited. 20% of the new hires will go to industrial operations, working with the supply chain, electronics production, and mechanical production.
"There is meaning in what we do at Thales, particularly in these times of upheaval and transformation. Day after day, our people around the world are driven by the same goal – harnessing human intelligence and technology to drive progress in our societies. Joining Thales is a ticket to some of technology's great human adventures and a chance to be part of a learning organisation that places a premium on collective endeavour." says Patrice Caine, Chairman & CEO of Thales in the press release.