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ADVENTURES IN BLEKINGE
SPRING & SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
What happens in Blekinge? Here you will find current events all around Blekinge.
Unique attraction in Karlshamn's Cultural Quarter.
The Karlskrona Pride Festival presents a program filled with lectures and festivities!
A lovely countryside event - the asparagus weekend along the beautiful coastal road between Torhamn and Kristianopel!
Experience Northern Europe's largest wildlife reserves.
Beer and wine festival in Karlshamn.
Open every day during autumn holiday.
It's time for the annual Naval day! Welcome to the naval base and explore and board different ships in an unique historical environment!
100 year old steam locomotive runs through Blekinge.
Experience the genuine boat build at Hästholmen
Inspiration fair for summer gardens and balconies in Wämöparken.
Concert in Bellevueparken.
Food festival at Östra Piren.
Zara Larsson - comes to Karlskrona Archipelago Festival and performs on the big stage at Stortorget!
An inspiration trip for the whole family in the northern parts of Karlskrona and Ronneby municipality.
Enjoy the market which is a great tradition in Karlskrona - a kind of festival with stalls, food and music!
Opening concert for the Baltic Festival at the square in Karlshamn.
Come and watch as the archipelago island Hasslö blooms into something extraordinary as the island becomes the center of attention in Karlskrona.
Obstacle course for children between 6 and 14 years where the children meet and challenge famous TV profiles in "Gatloppet" at the end.
One of Sweden's greenest festivals, LIVE GREEN held for the sixth year in a row - by young people, for everyone!
A race in the town center for both children and adults.
Feel the history of this charming neighborhood.
Open houses among Blekinge's artists.
Baltic Festival - always Wednesday-Saturday week 29.


|Workshop on Standardization in E-Health
Geneva, 23-25 May 2003
CVs of the speakers
Cor Loef, MSEE
Interoperability Program Director
Philips Medical Systems
Best, The Netherlands.
With Royal Philips Electronics for 25 years, in research, factory automation,
supply chain automation, office automation, and the last 6 years in Philips Medical Systems.
The aim of the Philips Medical interoperability program is to define and select appropriate
standards for information exchange in the healthcare enterprise, and implement these standards
in our products. The main standards in use are DICOM and HL7, which we deploy in line with the
Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) blue-print.
Iím a member of the DICOM Executive Committee, and the industry co-chair of the DICOM Strategic
Advisory group. Iím also the key representative for Philips Medical Systems to HL7, and the co-chair
of the IHE Radiology Technical Committee.
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Following the opposition from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected the anti-forced conversion invoice, prompting protest from the lawmakers belonging to the minority communities.
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noorul Haq Qadri, throughout the assembly of the Parliamentary Committee to Protect Minorities from Forced Conversions, stated that the setting was “unfavourable” for formulating such a regulation.
He stated that laws on the matter may create regulation and order scenario within the nation, including that the provincial governments, the National Assembly speaker and the Prime Minister’s Office might take different measures to deal with the problem.
According to him, formulating regulation on compelled conversions would deteriorate peace within the nation and create additional issues for minorities, leaving them extra weak.
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed from Jamaat-e-Islami denied that the issue of compelled conversions existed in Pakistan. “This bill is anti-Islam,” he claimed.
Prohibtion of compelled conversion invoice 2021
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Putting the blame on the federal government for proposing the invoice, the JI senator stated that as a result of incumbent authorities’s fallacious insurance policies and negligence, the minorities had been going through points.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan stated the problem had already been raised earlier than the premier, who had shaped a particular parliamentary committee on the matter.
He stated that the federal government was critical about addressing the issue. However, he added, the regulation shouldn’t be made on the topic for getting reward from worldwide or non-governmental organisations.
Also learn: Govt should regulate freedom to apply faith: SC
Ali stated that setting an age restrict within the matter goes in opposition to Islam and the Constitution of Pakistan, due to this fact, laws was being opposed.
PTI MNA Lal Chand Malhi, talking on the event, stated that by rejecting the invoice, the minorities are being cornered and their life will turn into a “living hell”.
He stated that an impression was being on condition that compelled conversions weren’t a problem within the nation.
Responding to this, an enraged Senator Mushtaq Ahmed stated: “No matter what happens, we will not allow anyone to go against Islam.”
Another committee member, Maulvi Faiz Ahmed, additionally stated the invoice was in opposition to Islam and Shariah. “And we will not allow any legislation in this country that is against Islam,” he added.
The minority communities’ members argued that younger folks had been being “kidnapped” and forcibly transformed to Islam.
PTI lawmaker Ramesh Kumar clarified that many Hindus had been promised cash and marriages with a purpose to lure them into changing, including that they weren’t against willful conversion.
He added that apparently, the federal government was extra nervous concerning the backlash from the laws from sure parts.
PTI’s Lal Chand Malhi, throughout an interview later within the night, stated that the members of minorities stated throughout the assembly that what the members believed was “anti-Islamic” within the invoice may be eliminated and the parliament ought to resolve this. However, he lamented, it was the mindset of sure members that the actual difficulty.
“Unfortunately, there are certain elements within the party that have conservative mindset,” he added.
Malhi stated that the minority’s representatives are instructed that after the 18th modification, it’s the provinces’ area to legislate on such issues however added that they don’t get the specified end result at that stage too.
“Some members tweet that I should leave the party [over stance on forced conversion bill] but what party should I join after leaving this (PTI),” he added.
Earlier whereas speaking to The Express Tribune, Parliamentary Committee to Protect Minorities from Forced Conversions Chairperson Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar stated: “Forced conversion is an issue that stems more from financial, social and sexual context, than religious and spiritual. Ninety eight per cent of forced conversion cases take place with underprivileged girls, who run away from their homes. There’s seldom been any case like such for women who are doctors and engineers, or just higher up the social class.”
“Muslim men can theologically marry a Christian girl but not a Hindu girl and the legislators can’t impose a financial limit for discouraging such marriages. It’s a broad-base issue and the solution lies in a legislation that should determine the same age of marriage across the country. To assure which, the certificate of marriage should be issued by a sessions judge; mechanism for providing protection should be established and the practice of tendering forged documents to make a case should strongly be countered,” he instructed The Express Tribune.


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C. Christopher Hook, director of ethics education for the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, knows blood very well. As an experienced hematologist and a senior fellow at the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, he's done a lot of thinking about the debate over stem cells, which we glimpsed in an interview he gave to associate editor Agnieszka Tennant. Hook stressed that his comments are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of the Mayo Clinic.
Have you used adult stem cells in therapy?
I have used adult stem cells in bone marrow and peripheral stem-cell transplantation for the treatment of diseases that otherwise would be incurable. They include acute leukemias, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, and other serious hematologic disorders.
Are adult stem cells as good a material for healing diseases as embryonic stem cells?
Because of the limited and often disappointing use of embryonic stem cells to date, one has to honestly respond that we don't know the answer to that question. However, is it really the right or most important question to ask?
The ostensible reason cited by many scientists, clinicians, and politicians for vigorously pursuing embryo destruction or cloning is the promise for creating treatments that will help, or in the best case, heal, millions of people suffering from a whole host of diseases. If that is the real goal, and you can achieve those same therapeutic benefits without having to destroy or clone embryonic human beings, then even if embryonic stem cells might prove easier to use—still a highly debatable hypothesis—it doesn't matter. You can achieve this goal without commodifying human beings in the process.1
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Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Top Critic Average
Mirror's Edge Catalyst tries to improve on the good parts of its predecessor. Most of the time it fails to do so. The open world city is way to repetitive in many areas and fighting enemies just doesn't feel right.
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A solid free running game that is bogged down by it’s own ambition into changing the formula, come the city but stay for the gameplay… But PLEASE just disregard the story.
The overall rating might be harsh, it could have been a bit higher, but for a game that has "Mirror's Edge" in the title there must be consequences. The rating is more of a warning not to make the same mistakes again. ME deserves far more than average.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst is an exhilarating experience when you find yourself running in perfect harmony through the cityscape while knocking K-Sec around. Unfortunately all of that comes with a slightly confusing narrative.
I want this franchise to excel, but just as the first game struggled to get off the ground, Catalyst struggles to soar as well. The core gameplay and artistic direction have vastly improved for this entry, and while it explores new territory with an open world and a grander narrative that act as solid foundations, they're squandered since little is built atop them to make this game tower above its peers. Despite these letdowns, DICE now has an even better framework to construct a phenomenal sequel, and I earnestly hope it will seize and run after this opportunity. I have faith in Faith's future, but her time to shine hasn't been struck just yet.
"I quite enjoyed my time with Mirror's Edge Catalyst, but the thin plot and uninspired world prevents it from becoming a cherished memory"
I simply didn't like this game. I went into it with high expectations, after having loved playing through the first game past its prime, and ended up being utterly disappointed. Between the numberous gameplay problems, between combat feeling weak and clunky, movement being gutted in favour of a progression system, and the open-world making the game repetitive, this was not something I found almost any fun playing. It's not the worst, but there are so many things done wrong, and so little done right, it just wasn't an experience I could personally enjoy, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a die-hard fan of the series.
We've been waiting a long time for another Mirror's Edge game, and we finally have it with Catalyst. While the storyline is quite predictable with dull characters, the gameplay is where it truly shines. The movement feels fluid, the time trials and social integration allows for replayability.
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Where do I begin with this wedding? In a nutshell you can describe this wedding as follows: Earth, Air, Fire, Water.
Maeghan and Dan were married at West Park Winery. Earth - for this beautiful location and it's stunning views. This was our second trip to the winery and we hope to work there a lot more in the future. What a beautiful location especially if you want a place where you can have it all; awesome views of the valley, lots of interesting and out of the way nooks for pictures, places to have your ceremony indoors or outdoors, a room where the bridal party can get dressed, and a tent that is pretty, comfortable and can be the canvas for the wedding that you want to create. Air for the air conditioner that made the tent a refreshing shelter from the summer heat. Below is a preview trailer with many of the details and fun moments from their wedding day. Many more details and video stills are below.
This wedding was an all day affair for us, so we arrived at the winery before the bride and groom to do some set up and scenery shots. Mother nature could not make up her mind what type of weather she was going to sling at us (which we tried to show in the clip above). Though it began gloomy, just as Maeghan and the girls arrived at the winery, the sun came out.
Maeghan and Dan are teachers and I can't think of a more perfect way for them to have personalized their wedding day than arriving on school buses! In addition to transporting the bridal party, the buses were used to bring guests to and from the wedding. The buses were also air conditioned, which I'm sure made for a comfortable ride. When we learned about this detail, we were so excited and hoped to get to some great shots using the buses. Below are stills the bride arriving, but you will see more pictures below with the bus from their formal photography.
Maeghan and the girls got dressed at the winery using a room on the second floor above the bar; a unique space with the rustic charm of the winery right down to the barreled ceiling. I just couldn't get enough shots of Maeghan, her dress and the space that she got dressed in. Gorgeous!
Once I saw Maeghan's engagement ring, I went crazy filming it. It is so delicate and detailed. I wanted to make sure that I shot it from every angle possible. When I brought it back to her, she said that it is was Dan's grandmothers. It's classic and elegant. I especially love the tiny diamond chip detail on the sides. What a beautiful ring!
I really try to think outside the box when filming, so I try to use different angles, extreme close-ups and like to place objects in unexpected places. Sometimes it turns out even better than I planned. I thought it would be fun to hang the rings on the vines. I think it turned out pretty cool.
The setting and details were right in keeping with the casual and elegant look that Maeghan and Dan were going for. From the rustic beauty of the winery and the stunning views to the littlest details like the rock candy lollipop escort cards and cotton candy. Below are stills of some of my favorite detail shots that we collected that day. These are smaller in size than the rest, but if you click on the image, it should make a bigger image so you can see any details more closely.
As we made our way outside for pictures, once again the skies were threatening to open up, but Maureen Gates of Sharp Images Photographic, managed to set everyone up and get all the shots done before the next mini shower. Below are some of the stills that I pulled from the video covering the photo sessions. Believe it or not, this post is me showing great restraint in the number of images posted. If I had weeks to just sit and post, I would have included so many more stills from this wedding!
Maeghan and the Girls
Dan and the Guys
Maeghan and Dan had planned on having their ceremony outside on the hill overlooking the valley, but mother nature had other plans in mind. Because of the many mini showers throughout the day, an executive decision was made to bring the ceremony indoors and it was the right decision. There were droplets and light drizzle up until the ceremony started, but as the bridal party lined up for the processional, it was clearing and when Maeghan made her entrance, the sun came out and shown through the windows as if cued. It made for a dramatic entrance.
After the ceremony, we headed for the bus to take us up to the top of the hill for more photos. We had another light drizzle, but without a bit of rain, you have no chance for a rainbow. This is the first one we had at a wedding and we were glad that we were there to catch it!
As you can see, by the time that we reached the top of the hill, the sun was back out. We were all happy that the weather held out and we had the opportunity to take the pictures at the top of the hill. This is a perfect spot for photos and these turned out great. The stunning views, the dramatic cloud cover and two people in love make for phenomenal photographs! As these progress, you'll see the sky get darker and more dramatic (yes, it was going to rain again). Water - for the rain that was present all day, but came and went allowing everyone to enjoy the wedding.
I have these in both black & white and color because I couldn't decide which I liked best. Both are very dramatic in different ways. I think the last of this bunch might be my favorite still (or one with the bus below. I can't decide.).
Finally we got to shoot with the bus. I never thought I would be so happy to see a school bus again! These shots were fun. I asked the bridal party to open the windows and peek out at the bride and groom. It surprised Maeghan and Dan to hear the windows open. I loved the look on their faces when they saw the faces poking out of the windows at them. Maureen suggested they stick their hands out and give them the thumbs up for a few shots. Though it's tough to see through the tinted windows, on the bus, the bridal party placed letters in them reading "Just Married" on this side of the bus and "Maeg and Dan" on the other side.
I have been very lucky this year to have couples that are excited to be filmed and are into having a more contemporary looking wedding video. With all the ideas that I had for this wedding video and, in particular, this segment, I could have spent the entire day just filming the two of them, the scenery and the bus. There were no limits except time and weather. Back on the bus, I had Maeghan and Dan pose for a few more shots inspired by high school days. I got an idea to rest her flowers on the seat like a school book. The more shots I had of her beautiful bouquet, the better, especially since Maeghan kept saying how much she loved it. All the flowers and centerpieces were beautiful and different from what you normally see at a wedding. Very refreshing!
I also couldn't resist getting them in the back of the bus like the "cool kids" sneaking kisses.
I loved that the bridal party scattered themselves on the bus just like in school. Once Maeghan and Dan sat down, I asked them to do just one more shot of them kissing behind her bouquet.
We made one last stop for pictures before heading in to the cocktail hour. Maeghan and Dan were asked to take a nice stroll along this peaceful path.
The Reception was filled with fun and surprises. Maeghan and Dan opted not to do many of the traditional things you see at weddings; most notably, no formal introductions of the bridal party or themselves. Though this is not the first time we have seen this, it is still out of the norm and surprises most people when you mention it. I like the idea of just walking into the reception like they did, passing guests and giving them a hello as the make their way to their seats and it suited that casual atmosphere they were going for. They also didn't do a sweetheart or formal head table, instead choosing to sit with a few members of the bridal party. They did have a first dance, toasts and cake cutting and Maeghan shared a dance with her father, so not all tradition was lost.
The dance floor was the place to be at this wedding! Thanks to some great tunes supplied by DJ Bri Swatek, the dance floor was packed all night long. He kept them up them going with every genre of music imaginable and the guests loved every minute. During dinner, he even played November Rain by Guns n Roses (a favorite band of Dan's) in celebration of the torrential downpour that was happening. The sound of the rain was no match for the roar of the crowd on the dance floor! Check out these stills that I pulled from the reception and if you haven't seen the clip above, go back and have a look. There are some really fun moments of dancing at the end of the video. It's going to be hard to edit all this great dance footage down for the final video. There was so much energy on that dance floor! Believe it or not readers, I am still using restraint in posting these stills. I could have done one for just about every frame with this group!
There were many impromptu sing along moments and those who participated were giving it their all! At some point towards the end of the evening, the men started taking their ties off and wearing them around their heads. I don't know who did it first, but within minutes, it seemed like every guy there had a tie on their head, even the fathers of the bride and groom!
My absolute favorite moment of the evening hands down was when Dan took over the dance floor and gave his best Axl Rose impersonation as he danced and sang to Sweet Child of Mine. Now you know why I had to choose that song for the trailer above. If you haven't watched it yet, I suggest going back and having a look. Though there were many great, fun, and never-before-seen moments for us at this wedding, Dan was so entertaining and true to Axl's moves and mannerisms that he takes the most memorable for sure! The crowd loved it! Awesome job! That will be a tough performance for future grooms to beat!
Fire - the fireworks that the winery set off. Even with the rain all day long and the downpour at dinner, Michelle and the staff at the winery managed to put on a grand display for Maeghan, Dan and their guests. There was even a finale! This was a first for us as well. We got many shots and again I had to pick and choose my favorites here. I can't wait to add this footage into their video!
The last thing that I will post are the shot that we waited and waited through drizzle and rain to finally be able to get; the swing. It was one of the shots that Maeghan wanted to get, but with time running out and the rain coming and going, we weren't sure if we would get it in. After the fireworks were over, the there was a lull in the drizzle, so we ran up to the swing and grabbed these shots. Me, Mike and our awesome assistant for the day, Mark, plus Maureen and her assistant all stood around the swing shooting like wild. These are sweet photos to end a beautiful day and a great wedding! Thank you to Maeghan and Dan for letting us take part in your wedding and to all the great people we worked with that day! What a blast!
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If movies and romance novels are to be believed, discovering true love is almost always followed by a blissful “happily ever after.” Those of us who have been in serious relationships, however, know that this certainly isn’t the case! Even the best relationships involve hard work and dedication.
When we’ve found “The One,” we want to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime. What are the secrets to staying happy and building an enduring partnership? Here are a few words of wisdom from couples who have stuck with their partners for decades. By being mindful of the ways in which you treat one another, you and your partner can build a relationship that will stand the test of time.
Practice Small Acts of Kindness
Simple acts of consideration and kindness can strengthen your relationship in big ways. Instead of treating your partner like a roommate, commit to performing small, thoughtful gestures to show your partner that you really care. Put a new roll of toilet paper on when it runs out, hold open the door when entering a building, or tackle a chore on your partner’s to-do list. Sometimes, simple acts such as these are the best way to show your partner that you value them. Take the time to really appreciate the ways in which your partner cares for you, too. What would your life look like without them? You’ll probably realize that there are many things that they do that you’ve been taking for granted! Verbalize your gratitude, and show your partner how much you care through both your words and your actions. Doing so will build a foundation of appreciation and respect in your relationship.
Strike a Balance
Fictional relationships make it seem as though we should be spending all of our time with our partners. Though some couples can make this work, most individuals feel suffocated by 24/7 relationships. Instead, focus on spending real, quality time together while also respecting one another’s personal freedom. You can be soulmates and not share all of the same interests! Many couples have separate friendships, hobbies, and passions. This is natural and healthy! Allow your partner the freedom to meet up with their friends and pursue their interests on their own. Remember, little breaks from one another can be healthy, and are far better than codependency in a relationship. Don’t feel like you have to love the same TV shows; it’s fine if you want to read while he watches a soccer match. By allowing your partner the freedom to explore their own identity, you’ll ultimately enhance the quality of the time you spend together as a couple.
Communicate & Compromise
If you’re in a long-term relationship, it is inevitable that you will ultimately face some of life’s biggest challenges together. You might struggle with a health crisis, a career change, job loss, a major move, or the death of a beloved friend or family member. Perhaps the conflict you face is a more personal one, such as differing values or priorities. These challenges, amongst others, will force you to confront painful emotions and difficult decisions. Though your relationship might be tested by these challenges, the ways in which you manage these stressors will often be the deciding factor in whether or not your bond will be strengthened or weakened by such experiences. Remember first to focus on the issues at hand. Deal with the problem, and never resort to attacking your partner on a personal level. Even after a heated argument is over, we often remember the hurtful insults used to attack us. Even if you’re frustrated with your partner, remember that they are not the enemy. Life is difficult enough; we should strive to make things easier for one another, rather than tearing each other down.
Fighting occurs in even the best relationships. Working on your communication skills, however, can significantly reduce the amount of strife in your partnership. Be honest with your partner, and deal with problems as they arise. Remember to use “I” statements whenever possible. Instead of saying “You always leave your dirty laundry on the floor! You’re such a pig!” rephrase your sentiments to focus on how your partner’s actions make you feel. “I feel hurt and frustrated when I see that you’ve left your clothing on the floor, because it makes me feel as though you don’t appreciate the effort I put into keeping our home tidy.” Avoid getting aggressive with your partner, and strive not to blame them for the problems in your lives.
Sometimes, avoiding conflict is the result of successful long-term communication patterns. Be open and honest with your partner. What are your expectations regarding their behavior in your relationship? Are there any boundaries you refuse to let them cross? Do they have any “deal breakers” you need to be aware of? By making your expectations and boundaries clear, you can avoid many of the misunderstandings that result from a lack of communication.
One study of long-term couples found that partners who had been together valued one trait even more highly than communication skills. These couples cited respect as the number-one key to success in their relationships. All of us will, at some point, be hurt by our partners or frustrated by their actions. Can you manage to stay kind and respectful, even during these challenging times? If you treat your partner poorly, can you bring yourself to apologize for how you’ve behaved, regardless of if you were “right” or “wrong?” By communicating with your partner and treating them with respect, you can prevent pain and resentment from poisoning your relationship. By building a strong foundation, you can overcome even the greatest of difficulties.
Never Stop Dating Each Other
Though you’ve probably heard it before, one of the best ways to keep a long-term relationship strong is by continuing to date your partner. In long-term relationships, we often spend a lot of time passively “around” our partners. Instead of simply being there, take the time to be mindfully engaged with one another.
Though organizing a romantic “date night” each week can be fun, dating doesn’t need to be limited to expensive dinners and weekend getaways. Sometimes, you simply need to put your phones away and return to a place of communication and joy. Uncork a bottle of wine and play some board games together. When running errands, take a half-hour break to sit down at a coffee shop. Just chat and enjoy one another’s company for a little while. Another great way to reconnect is by starting up a mutual self-care practice. Do yoga together, or spend a few minutes meditating together each morning. Take a bath or a shower together if you’d like. Doing so will relieve stress and can help you both unwind, making you better prepared to approach your relationship from a place of patience and love.
Keeping your relationship strong and healthy doesn’t result from following a simple guidebook of rules. Rather, it is the result of a number of different practices and behaviors, all of which contribute to a healthy relationship dynamic. Here are just a few other insights that long-term couples had to offer.
Communication requires striking a balance that works for you. Checking in with your partner throughout the day, for instance, might make your partner feel cared for and loved. Others might find such constant communication stifling and burdensome. Strike a balance that works for both you and your partner.
When talking to your partner, take the time to really listen to them. Stay quiet and simply let them talk. Don’t interject, just listen. By actively listening to your partner, you’ll better be able to see things from their point of view. In understanding them, you’ll be more sympathetic to their wants and needs.
Don’t forget the power of humor in a relationship! Stay playful, and keep a positive attitude. Laugh at yourself and laugh together. Life can be ridiculous and unpredictable; laughter is one of the best ways to cope with this chaotic world!
Avoid comparing your relationship to the relationships of others. No one’s relationship is perfect; everyone fights sometimes. You don’t know what’s going on behind closed doors. Though you may value the insights of your friends and family members, be sure to limit the impact these individuals have on your relationship. Only you and your partner should be dictating the terms of your relationship.
Make the time for physical intimacy in your relationship. Does your partner know that you find them attractive and desirable? Express this to them! Plan time for intimacy, too. Quick and spontaneous sex can be fun, but true intimacy is built when time has been set aside for deliberate, unrushed closeness. Schedule an appointment for intimacy; you won’t regret it.
Finally, be willing to work on your relationship. Therapy isn’t a shameful thing! If you know that your relationship needs work, commit to it. Working through your problems has the potential to change your relationship for the better. Therapy can be challenging, but the rewards are often worth the effort. Committing to couples counseling just might be the trick to keeping your relationship going strong for years to come.
Even when the roaring fire of passion has dimmed, the embers of true and enduring love remain. Keep this fire burning by fueling it with the emotional “kindling” it needs to stay alight. Spend quality time with your partner. Foster physical and emotional intimacy through communication and acts of kindness. Learn to laugh together, but remember to discuss the difficult issues and apologize to one another, too. Most importantly, cherish each other and treat one another with respect. By nurturing your relationship and remaining grateful for your partner and all that they are, you can build a happy and healthy relationship that just might last a lifetime.
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This is the home of the famous Bayeux tapestry, a masterpiece of embroidered fabric from around 1070, originally for the cathedral. This graphic depiction of life in the Middle Ages spans customs, costumes and architecture. The extraordinary 70m/229ft-long piece of linen features 58 scenes that depict the battle of Hastings (1066) and the conquest of England by William the Conqueror. The origin and history of the tapestry, as well as an insight into how it was made and its conservation, are broached.


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Proper exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental wellbeing, but often “mental exercise” is given short shrift when looking at fulfilling a dog’s needs. Dogs that are bored and that have little mental and environmental stimulation can develop mild to severe behavioral problems as a result. Providing your dog with “brain exercise” is easy to do – here’s some ideas you can try out!
1. Behavior training for dogs
Obedience training can be more than just simply teaching your dog sit, down and other common manners and behaviors. Training your dog to learn a new behavior asks him to think and learn and engage his brain. You can become creative in what you teach – tricks are one wonderful way of constantly keeping your dog learning while enjoying an activity that’s fun for both of you. Using a clicker to train is an excellent way of teaching your dog complex behaviors and you can use it to “shape” behaviors as well. “Free shaping” is another type of training where you “shape” small increments of behavior based on what your dog does in a given situation. A typical example would be the well-known “101 Things to Do With a Box” exercise from clicker training expert Karen Pryor.
2. “Outside the box” training classes for dogs
Taking your dog to a “regular” obedience class helps to socialize your dog and helps you both learn how to communicate with each other. It’s also terrific mental exercise for a dog since it involves not only the learning process but also handling a new and varying environment. Once the “typical” dog parent finishes obedience class though, as many a dog trainer from my personal experience can attest, they decide they are “done.”
There are many wonderful options available today for you to continue in classes with your dog, such as classes on teaching tricks, therapy dog training, and a whole host of dog sports such as agility, rally, canine freestyle, scent work, barn hunt and much more.
You don’t need to become a competitor in these sports either, many classes are a mixture of serious competitors and dog parents who just want to have fun with their dogs, so don’t be intimidated to try one! Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Associated Certified Animal Behaviorist Katenna Jones encourages guardians to take the plunge: “I love classes that cover skills beyond the basics. My favorite class I teach is Brain Games, where dogs learn things like riding skateboards, color discrimination, and more. Classes and activities like this are rewarding for you both, great for bonding, improve communication, and tire out brains and bodies.” If you don’t know what kinds of classes are available in your area, visit the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants website to find classes in your area.
3. Dog sniffing and using other senses
Take your dog out on more than “just a walk.” Find places that are richly varied in terms of sounds, sights, textures, odors and more. A dog’s sense of smell is much stronger than ours and allowing him to “see” the world through olfactory senses can really stretch his mind (hence the popularity of scent work classes and competition). Rather than taking your dog on the same walk every day, along the same path or sidewalk, look for places that may have new smells, or an abundance of them, such as parks or forest trails you don’t usually go to. On the reverse side, find dog friendly urban walks to change up the pace. You can even add in some elements of “parkour” to your walks by having your dog go up onto obstacles such as curbs, steps, benches, and playground equipment – be creative, but make sure that nothing is too high or unsafe for your dog!
4. Games toys and puzzles for dogs!
Games are a fun way of activating your dog’s mind, as well as building your relationship together and teaching your dog to see that spending time with you is the best reward ever! This is another opportunity to be creative – you can use variations on children’s games, such as hide-and-seek, or come up with brand new games based on what you have available and your dog’s interests. For example, if you have a dog that absolutely loves balls, and you have enough room for tossing it, you can create games that involve the retrieve, as well as mixing in some basic obedience behaviors. Other types of games don’t even necessarily need to involve you, but can be just as mentally engaging. Toss some kibble around the room, or in your yard if it’s safe, and let the dog “hunt” for his food. You can even do this instead of using a dog food bowl entirely for each meal. There are many types of interactive food toys and puzzles that you can use as well for the same purpose and they are not all just “food dispensers.” For some, the dog has to really think about how to get the food out of the various types of openings.
5. Bringing your dog out
Another way to stimulate your dog’s mind is to simply bring him out with you during your regular errands. Getting to see new faces, new places and a ride in the car can be very mentally challenging for a dog and also helps to reinforce socialization. Try taking your dog on trips to new places neither of you have been as well. You don’t necessarily have to take him out on a long walk or hike – the experience of being outside and experiencing novel stimuli will be a highlight for your dog. There are many dog-friendly places you can bring your dog for an outing, such as local coffee shop and restaurant patios, home improvement and garden/nursery stores, pet supply stores, and even some large national chains (for items such as craft supplies and household goods). Always check with the store manager first, of course, and be sure that your dog can handle showing his good manners off in a crowd of strangers.
If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian – they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets.
Posts by: Mychelle Blake, MSW, CDBC, Lifestyle Contributor and Pet Behavior Expert

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida defensive tackle Marcus Thomas said Tuesday that he has petitioned the NFL underclassman advisory council to find out where he might be drafted if he decides to leave school after his junior season.
"If it comes back that they're first-rounders, you've got to do what you've got to do," Gators coach Urban Meyer said. "If it was my son, I would say go be a first-rounder. If you're a fifth-rounder, a fourth-rounder, then that's where you have to sit down and evaluate."
Thomas, who has 41 tackles and three sacks, vowed to return to Gainesville unless he is convinced he will be a top-10 pick, which is unlikely.
Jackson leads the Southeastern Conference with 81 catches for 824 yards and nine touchdowns. He caught nine passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against rival Florida State on Saturday, leaving him seven receptions shy of Carlos Alvarez's school record set in 1969.
"Chad played a pretty good year for us," Meyer said. "From spring practice until now, he's one of the most improved players. Could he use another year? Absolutely. If he asks me, I'm going to look into it for him. But he certainly could (use another year)."
Webb has 36 tackles and a team-high 12 pass breakups. Meyer said he played extremely well against the Seminoles.
"I really believe he could (use another year)," Meyer said. "He played his best game his last game."
Jackson and Webb both said they planned to wait until after the bowl game before making any career decisions.
"I'm just focused on this season and this bowl game," Webb said. "I'm not really thinking about that right now. Things will fall into place."For more coverage of the Florida Gators, check out GatorBait.net.


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Georgia, Tbilisi, September 19 / Trend , N.Kirtskhalia / Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili will make a working visit to the U.S. on Sept. 20. On Sept. 21 a meeting is scheduled between President Saakashvili and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said the Foreign Ministry of Georgia.
Before meeting with Secretary of State, Saakashvili will meet with U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke.
During his visit to the U.S., the President of Georgia will attend the 64th session of UN General Assembly. On Sept. 24, the President is supposed to make a speech at the General Assembly session. UN General Assembly was opened on Sept. 15.
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What sorcery was this? It was vegan and on the Winter Menu of Veggie Grill.
Not only was the sausage made of plant matter, so was the liquid cheese.
The sausage had a little bit of the pop when the casing was bitten. The texture was meatlike too. I enjoyed it.
It might be called something else. Anyway I like to visit VeggieGrill because their menu is food from the future, there are often beautiful women dining there and they have an artisanal soda dispenser.
These strips were made of tofu. Anyway the buffalo sauce was on fleek, as the kids say. I’ve always liked the texture of tofu and this chewy tofu was no exception, The vegan ranch dressing was passable.
I probably shouldn’t have ordered the falafel sandwich only because the buffalo tofu was filling. But I boxed it up and had the rest for lunch the next day.
I give this meal 🍟🍔🍗🥗🧀.
Veggie Grill is really good. It was so crowded last Friday I went to Tender Greens instead.
This mock chicken burrito was pretty tasty. The chikn doesn’t have a nice meaty texture and taste.
It could have been spicier, but I enjoyed it.
There is a sushi restaurant and a Veggie Grill right outside the 24 Hour Fitness on Sunset Boulevard.
The Veggie Grill is brightly lit and they have an artisanal soda dispenser. There are often beautiful women dining there too.
The meatballs tasted like turkey meatballs, which is a compliment. They were definitely meaty. The polenta and sauce were both decent. A carnivore would eat this and not suspect that is was vegan.
There’s a vegan fast food restaurant near the gym where I go and I’ll sometimes go there on a Friday.
The apple-sage sausage was vegan and surprisingly meatike in texture. I could have eaten several of them. There was also roasted sweet potato, broccoli pesto which was lemony and somehow buttery as well as roasted peppers and farro, an obscure grain I’ve made for lunch before.
I tried the mint basil lemonade which is very good.
Still interested in the mock meats of Veggie Grill I had high expectations for the smoked tempeh masquerading as bacon.
The tempeh looked and tasted like crunchy bacon. My complaint is that there just wasn’t enough of it.
The vegan mayonnaise tasted like mayonnaise.
Besides the food of the future, the artisanal soda is another draw at least for me to visit the Veggie Grill.
I returned yet another time to the Veggie Grill after the gym on a Friday night. The menu has begun to bore me as I’ve tried most or all of the mock meat dishes.
So I ordered the falafel sandwich. Tabbouleh was served on the side and in the pita bread along with the chickpea fritters was pepperoncini, cilantro and skchug sauce, which is described by Wikipedia as a Yemeni hot sauce.
It was good and I will return to try their mock turkey dinner.

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Chickin, lets agree to disagree. I sight in my red dot at 100' and except for the occasional "flyer" I can put ball after ball in a 2' circle. At 50' with decent paint, I'll hit a paper plate 9 out of 10 times! Red dots are made for short range sighting and I agree with your shotgun analogy. Do you know the military will use a red dot on a tactical shotgun. If you are going to aim, you may as well use the sights that give you the fastest target acquisition, and if you know how to properly use it, that is a red dot. It is much faster than standard or even ghost ring sights.
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Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE called on nation-states to “step up” their commitments to fighting climate change—and follow through—during a recent interview on the UK’s Channel 4 News.
The interview with Ms. Aki-Sawyerr, who is the Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, came the day before the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, which warned that the globe is nearing catastrophic levels of warming, the effects of which are already being seen around the world.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr said:
“The experience of this summer really been a wake-up call for the West…flash floods in London, fires in Turkey and Greece, we’ve been experiencing that in the Global South for a number of years. Climate change hit those who are emitting less sooner than those who are emitting more.”
In Sierra Leone, climate change has had very real consequences, which Mayor Aki-Sawyerr experienced first-hand in 2017 when a Freetown mudslide killed over 1,000 people and destroyed over 3,000 homes. The mudslide was caused by three consecutive days of heavy rain and severe floods. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr said:
“There’s a big hole in the mountain still, and it will be there for a long time. But for me, it’s a constant reminder of the urgency of what we’re talking about. I know all over the world these reminders exist. There are many kids who can no longer go to school because of flooding in their communities.”
The interview also covered the effects of climate change on migration, which is placing extra pressure on cities:
“If we continue to see this devastation, it’s without a doubt that we will continue to see people on the move because people will want to survive.”
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'Playing Music Is What It's All About': Small World Live At Jazz, TX
Kyle Keener and Polly Harrison have been playing music in San Antonio for a long time. How long?
“Curtis Calderon, who we play with [at Jazz, TX] on every third Tuesday, says we played Santa Anna’s quinceañera—for his daughter,” Keener jokes. “We go back pretty far.”
Five decades, in fact. Through it all, the duo have weathered the ups and downs of the music industry and live performance, managing to keep it swinging for generations of fans. “I did a day job one time,” Keener admits. “It only lasted a month! I don’t know, playing music is what it’s all about. It’s in your heart, and you just get out there and do it, and have a great time. You have a lot of gigs some weeks… some weeks you sit at home and practice. But that’s okay, too.”
Small World’s musical focus is the Great American Songbook, and in this set you’ll hear songs like “No Moon At All,” “Moon River,” and even a lovely version of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland.”
Hear “Live At Jazz, TX” Saturday nights at 7:00 on Texas Public Radio, or get a preview now in the audio player below.

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This storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about loving family and friends-it’s perfect for gift giving all year long!
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The World Could Use Some Healing Prayers Right Now. . .
And this delightful book invites girls, ages 8 to 12, to pray big, courageous, powerful prayers to make the world a better place!
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This deeply encouraging devotional is inspired by the words of Jesus in the New Testament. From His teaching and preaching to Jesus’ miracles and parables, the boys in your life will read the life-changing, memorable truths of Christ alongside a relevant devotion guaranteed to motivate and challenge them to grow in their faith. 180 devotions touch on important life themes including: “You are the light of the world. You cannot hide a city that is on a mountain” (Matthew 5:14) and “Pray for those who do bad things to you and who make it hard for you” (Matthew 5:44). Featuring kid-friendly scripture passages from easy-to-understand Bible versions!
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Sandra Boynton’s newest arrival beautifully captures the wonder of being a new parent.
“From the moment I saw you and whispered your name, nothing, no nothing, has been quite the same.”
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With its warm and familiar illustrations–and a heart-shaped window in its front cover–this lilting Boynton board book is the ideal present for young children and new parents. It’s also terrific for grandparents, baby showers, welcome baskets, or even Valentine’s Day or Easter. Or just because. OOO!
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Through Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and Bible verses, kids will discover that Dr. King’s Christian faith was the foundation for his activism and that God calls us to stand up for justice and love. This illustrated children’s devotional will inspire the next generation with the passion of Dr. King, America’s greatest Black leader, and equip them to make a difference for God, both today and tomorrow.
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“drive out darkness” with light and love;
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*respect the Creator-given human dignity in everyone;
*build relationships across boundaries and spread kindness in all communities; and
*stand for God’s truth about themselves and others.
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*a short biography of Dr. King that focuses on his belief in God’s Word as the basis of his activism;
*60 devotions written just for kids, each featuring Scripture, a quote from Dr. King, and a challenge to live out the truth;
*inspiring stories of young participants of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s; and
*a presentation page for commemorating gifting occasions and a source list for further exploration.
Today’s children are passionate about social justice and want to be change makers. This devotional shows kids that following Christ is an essential element of the fight for justice and empowers them to actively live out their faith.
“If we are to go forward, if we are to make this a better world in which to live, we’ve got to go back. . . . We’ve got to go back and rediscover the principle that there is a God behind the process.” –Martin Luther King Jr.
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Henry and his mom feel Grandpa’s love in all his special places: in the rocking chair where he read stories with silly voices, in the cucumbers that always made him hiccup, and in the jewelry box he used to wind up so they could dance. As they remember the many loving moments they shared, they work through their grief.
Remembering Sundays with Grandpa illustrates how even when someone is no longer part of the physical world, their love lives on forever.
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Join the Veggies as they learn how to love one another in this bright, fun-filled board book.
Love is patient, kind, and . . . silly? ?Favorite VeggieTales characters like Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber set the record straight on what love really means in this funny, helpful board book. Combining humor and heart, the Veggies teach a faith-centric message about the importance of loving others, modeling loving behavior through a simple story and bright, engaging artwork. Veggie fans will love this board book about one of the most important values we can teach our children.
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Battle of Pamplona, May 20th, 1521
Ignatius of Loyola, a valiant soldier, is struck by a cannonball and gravely wounded. His military career is finished. Ignatius responds to this misfortune by listening for and responding to God’s call. Follow him through his conversion, the development of the “Spiritual Exercises,” and the growth of the Society of Jesus. This playful rendition of the biography of St. Ignatius invites readers to encounter Ignatian spirituality and the wisdom of a Catholic spiritual master.
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Did you know there is a Church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States? Marian apparitions are appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary, coming down from heaven to earth, to one or more people. In 1859, Mary appeared three times to a young woman named Adele Brise in the Wisconsin frontier.
During the third apparition, Adele froze in her tracks at the sight of a beautiful woman, clothed in dazzling white, with a yellow sash around her waist. She had a crown of stars around her head, and her long, wavy, golden hair fell loosely over her shoulders. The lady in white introduced herself to Adele as the Queen of Heaven. Today, people from all over the United States and the world visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, located on the spot where Mary appeared to Adele.
Go and Fear Nothing brings to life for young people this incredible real-life story and Our Lady’s message of praying for the conversion of sinners, learning our catechism, receiving the sacraments with devotion, and relying on her unfailing help. When we doubt ourselves or feel like we need to make excuses for our weaknesses, we can remember Our Lady’s words to Adele: “Go and fear nothing. I will help you.”
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Sweet Dreams Begin with Happy Bedtime Prayers!
Say a Happy Prayer before You Go to Sleep is the perfect bedtime book for little ones.
With each turn of the page, kids will encounter happy, sometimes silly, prayers to ready their hearts and minds for a peaceful sleep.
With fun, rhyming text accompanied by bright, colorful art, this delightful board book promises to become a nightly bedtime favorite!
Recommended for ages 2+.
Lies Boys Believe$14.99Add to cart
Lies are powerful. God’s Truth is stronger.
Graphic novel meets meaty Bible teaching in Lies Boys Believe, helping boys identify lies and replace them with Truth so they can stand firm in a fractured world.
Jason and Erin Davis–parents to four boys–use witty storytelling and playful graphics to present solid biblical truth to combat the most common lies boys believe. With easy-to-read chapters, this book focuses on ten core lies:
*Loving God Is for Girls
*God is Mad at Me
*It’s Not My Fault
*No One Needs to Know About My Sin
*I Can’t Control My Temper
*It Doesn’t Matter What I Watch
*Reading the Bible Isn’t for Me . . . and more.
Through the Davis’ fictional and humorous stories, your son will begin to trade the lies he’s believed for the truth God intends. He will learn to swim upstream against the tides of deception and be equipped to recognize future lies as he develops a passion for knowing and living God’s Word.
Join him in the battle by using the accompanying tool: A Parent’s Guide to Lies Boys Believe. This companion resource invites you to critically examine the lies boys believe, discover how to strengthen and encourage your son, and employ creative and practical tools for ongoing discussion.

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John Harvey Kellogg was a gifted man with some really strange ideas. He ran his Battle Creek Sanitarium to promote wellness among his patients, which included feeding them foods he invented. One was cold cereal, which led to the company that bears Kellogg’s name. Along with Graham crackers, which he also developed, these bland foods were supposed to keep one’s mind away from sexual thoughts and the temptation of masturbation. Kellogg was also proponent of eugenics. And he invented a lot of gadgets to use on the patrons of his sanitarium. These included “exercise” machines that required no effort, a poop chair, an electric horse (shown above), and an enema machine that sounds terrifying in its power. Read about eleven of those lesser-known Kellogg inventions at Mental Floss.
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Robots in operating theatresBMJ 1995; 311 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.311.7018.1479 (Published 02 December 1995) Cite this as: BMJ 1995;311:1479
- R A Buckingham, senior house officera,
- RO Buckingham, lecturerb
- aSouthmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB
- bAdvanced Manufacturing and Automation Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TR
- Correspondence to: Dr R O Buckingham
- Accepted 30 August 1995
Robots designed for surgery have three main advantages over humans. They have greater three dimensional spatial accuracy, are more reliable, and can achieve much greater precision. Although few surgical robots are yet in clinical trials one or two have advanced to the stage of seeking approval from the UK's Medical Devices Agency and the US Federal Drug Administration. Safety is a key concern. A robotic device can be designed in an intrinsically safe way by restricting its range of movement to an area where it can do no damage. Furthermore, safety can be increased by making it passive, guided at all times by a surgeon. Nevertheless, some of the most promising developments may come from robots that are active (monitored rather than controlled by the surgeon) and not limited to intrinsically safe motion.
Research into the use of robotic technology in operating theatres has reached a critical stage in the United Kingdom and around the world. Many systems that can be described as “robotic” are now working in laboratories, and some are undergoing trials in operating theatres. Although the United States leads in this work, Europe is well placed since the litigious nature of American society makes full clinical use a risky venture.
Robots designed for surgery have three main advantages over humans. Firstly, they have greater three dimensional spatial accuracy, especially when linked to scanning technology. Secondly, systems can be designed to be more reliable and produce more repeatable outcomes, and, finally, robots can achieve a precision at least an order of magnitude greater than that achievable by humans. This article explains some of the background to the development of surgical robotics and illustrates the current state of the technology by describing some of the leading developments from around the world.
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Production Accounts Assistant - Sport
Fantastic opportunity to join a leading sports production company. Ideally you will need to have experience within production accounting or accounts experience gained within a TV company and want to work within a busy and constantly evolving organisation.
Reporting to the Production Accountant & FC you will have day to day involvement with the production accounting duties, predominantly on the transactional side.
You will need to be highly experience with purchase ledger and reconciliations, be highly methodical and organised.
This role is initially for 5 months.
- Manage the transactions for each of the productions including purchase orders and reconciliations
- Assist with the preparing external cost reports
- Maintain and reconcile production floats, petty cash, expenses and credit cards
- Ensure core production charges are processed and analysed accordingly
- Monitor production accruals and prepayments
- Ensure all productions comply with the Inland Revenue Film & TV/Film industry guidelines
- Set up new cost managers;
- Ideally experience in production accounting (TV or Film) or experience gained with the accounts department of a TV company
- Knowledge of film & television industry guidelines
- Strong commercial awareness
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail, good time management skills and a proactive approach
- Ability to see the bigger picture and take an overview of projects/productions;
- Great team player, approachable, enthusiastic and ability to influence others to get the job done

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Mary J. Blige – American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor.
Mary Jane Blige was born on 11 January 1971 in New York. She has three siblings. Mary’s mother was a nurse. Her dad was a jazz musician, who left the family rather early. He suffered from a psychiatric condition because of serving in the military during the Vietnam War. When she was a child, Mary moved around a lot, mostly because her mom was looking for ways to support the family. Blige enjoyed singing since kindergarten. She performed in a gospel choir.
Mary’s childhood wasn’t a happy one. When she was 5, the girl was sexually harassed by a family friend. While in high school, Blige tried alcohol and drugs. She had many partners. The singer didn’t finish high school. She quit in her junior year.
Music attracted Mary more than school did. In 1998, she got a chance to record songs with the band Pride. Later, she created a cover version of Anita Baker’s song "Caught Up in the Rapture". Thanks to an impressive talent and a big wish to succeed, Mary was finally noticed by a label. In 1989, she signed a contract with Uptown Records to become a back vocalist for Father MC.

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On Wednesday, April 6th, Vault Comics is releasing the debut issue of WEST OF SUNDOWN! A western tale of survival starring a cast of literary horrors from the diabolical minds of Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Money Shot), Aaron Campbell (Hellblazer, Infidel), and Jim Terry (Vampirella, Come Home, Indio).
Here’s a look at the covers, the storyline, and preview pages for
this week’s new release from Vault Comics on New Comic Book Day! #NCBD
New Release for the week of April 6th, 2022
WEST OF SUNDOWN #1
Cover A: Aaron Campbell
Cover B: Jim Terry
Cover C: Tim Seeley
Cover D: Skylar Patridge
Cover E: Suspiria
Cover F: Tim Daniel
Cover G: Richard Pace
Cover H: Francesco Francavilla
Cover I: Francesco Francavilla (Foil Virgin Variant)
Cover J: James O’Barr (Thank You Variant)
On Sale: 4/6/22
A beautiful vampire must flee monster slayers in New York City and reclaim the ancestral soil that restores her undead flesh. But the world has changed since she was reborn in the New Mexico desert, and now Constance der Abend and her loyal assistant Dooley must adapt to life in the rough frontier town of Sangre de Moro, where all sorts of monsters have settled.
Creating science fiction, fantasy, and horror requires confronting the new, the bizarre, the unimagined. In these genres, creators can break the established order, dissolve conceptions of social identity, and give voices to the silenced. They can ask hard questions, and if they are brave, venture bold answers.
Beyond the page, Vault actively develops its library across a wide range of media, including film, television, audio productions, and video games.


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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News
Caption: Journal of Neurotrauma is an authoritative peer-reviewed journal published in print and online that focuses on the latest advances in the clinical and laboratory investigation of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.
Credit: ©2012 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
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Related news release: Disability caused by traumatic brain injury in children may persist and stop improving after 2 years


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Together We Sing Chair
When reminiscing about my early days as a high school choral director, I remember anxiously waiting for two very important events: the closing of school for summer break, and finding choral catalog’s in my teacher’s mailbox–creating a summer long reading project of music choices.
When traveling home after a national or divisional ACDA conference with the bulk weight of single copies in hand, I looked forward to arranging them according to voicing, genre, and level. Those were the days of investigation and excitement long before internet exploration and the new world of finger tip octavo shopping.
Our concert selection process has certainly come a long way. Our young colleagues are fortunate in the way they are now able to read and listen to a number of recordings and performances from any place on this earth from the comforts of home, the cafe, or office.
In the 21st century, finding choral literature has become an effortless and pleasurable chore. Great performances continue to be an important part of the process, but so do advanced technological tools as well as social media links from our colleagues.
ACDA has also embraced change in how we offer our membership the best possible choral choices. Our esteemed R&S Committee Chairs are presently selecting their top choices of choral octavos for our Eastern Division Conference in Boston, MA, February, 2016.
Together We Sing (TWS) Sessions have leapt forward and transformed the older format of reading sessions into an engaging 1.5 hours of introducing and re-discovering new and established repertoire. To add to the excitement of each session, choral ensembles representing the best within our division will perform, explore, and share the value of these pieces by offering a live concert performance of the repertoire available in each of the TWS booklets. You can expect to hear great music from the R&S families, including male, women, children, high school, jazz, college and university, middle school, and music in worship. Plus, an additional curated list within each R&S family provides “bonus” choral recommendations for performance choices.
At our 2014 Baltimore Conference we first introduced the newer TWS format. Attendance at all sessions were to capacity and highly successful. We will continue to follow the same format for the Boston conference–just be sure to register for the conference before Early Bird Registration closes in order to secure your own take-home packet.
It is my hope that you will be part of this new and innovative process while listening, singing and sharing the best repertoire that ACDA has to offer. May you continue to be inspired by those you teach, engaging young minds to appreciate the higher standards of great repertoire choices while expanding beyond your own personal boundaries.
Looking forward to seeing you in Boston!


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Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) experience chronic or recurrent bacterial and fungal lung infections. Many patients with CF cannot effectively clear Aspergillus from their lungs. This may result in IgE sensitization and the development of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, or invasive infections, such as Aspergillus bronchitis. Lung disease in patients with CF is associated with neutrophil-dominated inflammation and elevated levels of the serine protease, neutrophil elastase (NE). Various C-type lectin-like receptors (CLRs), including Dectin-1 and Dectin-2, are involved in the immune response to Aspergillus. Here, we show that purified NE cleaves Dectin-1 in an isoform-specific manner. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from patients with CF, which contains high NE activity, induces Dectin-1 cleavage. Similarly, filtrate from a protease-producing strain of Aspergillus fumigatus induces isoform-specific cleavage of Dectin-1. Dectin-1 knockout (KO) cells and NE-treated cells demonstrated reduced phagocytosis of zymosan, a fungal cell wall preparation. In addition, NE cleaves 2 other CLRs, Dectin-2 and Mincle, and fungal-induced cytokine production was reduced in Dectin-1 KO cells, Dectin-2 KO cells, and NE-treated cells. Thus, Dectin-1 and Dectin-2 cleavage by NE and/or A. fumigatus–derived proteases results in an aberrant antifungal immune response that likely contributes to disease pathology in patients with CF.—Griffiths, J. S., Thompson, A., Stott, M., Benny, A., Lewis, N. A., Taylor, P. R., Forton, J., Herrick, S., Orr, S. J., McGreal, E. P. Differential susceptibility of Dectin-1 isoforms to functional inactivation by neutrophil and fungal proteases.
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|Early online date||22 Jan 2018|
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Agua Bonita is a very special place. Nestled along River Road in the very heart of Concan, where the Frio River meets Shut-In Creek, this stunning retreat is in a perfect location for all things Frio. Agua Bonita consistently receives 5 star reviews, all before the new, 2019 guest house and poolside Cabana were built!
Pretty Agua Bonita is a perfect vacation home to unwind. A house sleeps 16, and has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. The main house has 3 large bedrooms and 3 large baths, while the romantic, poolside Guest House has a spacious bedroom and en suite bathroom.
Discover the beauty of the outside entertainment area, which offers bliss and relaxation! Venture into the aqua blue, deep water swimming pool with raised edge seating of white flagstone around the pool. At the deep end stands a tall white rock wall with a wide arching waterfall falling into the pool.
With over 2,000 square feet of white rock flagstone patio decking, theres freedom to vacation outside to the fullest! The custom seating around the pool can hold up to 50 people. Underwater there are 2 rock benches to relax in the pool and a wide arching waterfall you can swim underneath.
Enjoy the new, 2019 custom built poolside Cabana, with white rock columns, large white rock flagstone decking, double fans, mood lighting and 30' vaulted ceiling just steps from the pool.
Everywhere you relax, your family will love being at the cabana, eating at on the outdoor dining tables or sunning on the chaise lounge chairs. Watch a poolside movie or listen to a baseball game on either of the (2) outdoor sound systems.
Tucked underneath the old cedar tree growing up through the rock patio, you'll find a outdoor shower surrounded by tropical hanging plants & rustic cedar fencing. There are lots of hooks on the walls for wet swimsuits, a mirror and tree stump to hold your soap that gives this hideaway a very bohemian vibe.
Outside Entertainment Area
Admire the winding rock pathways of this beautiful country estate. The night time ambience comes from the solar lighting of the tropical palm trees, fuchsia colored bougainvillea and giant elephant all surrounding the rattan and Tahitian cotton outdoor sofa.
The entire backyard is high fenced for complete privacy, with distant mountain views. There is also a large fire pit for night time s'mores and star gazing. Wind along the stone pathways that lead from the house to the pool to guest house and fire pit to enjoy the outdoor life barefoot & carefree.
The patio seating areas have multiple dining tables with shade umbrellas. After a swim, lay out in the sun on any number of zero gravity lounge chairs. There is also a great charcoal smoker for barbecue, while poolside al fresco dining during the day or at night is outstanding! Agua Bonita is one of the few houses in Concan with a soft green grass back yard.
Lush landscaping makes this an extraordinary entertainment experience. This is a very special place for all your family & friends to really enjoy a sophisticated outdoor experience.
Step inside the main house and you immediately find tranquility the moment you walk in the front door. Plush leather sofas, flat screen smart tv, canter stone fireplace and cool, stained concrete floors makes you want to stay a while.
There's a large custom dining room table off the kitchen that is a perfect open concept living area, with custom cabinets, thick wood counters and pretty Mexican tile mural. Don't worry, there's WiFi to keep y'all connected.
The kitchen is filled with plenty of pots, pans and utensils to cook fabulous meals. There's a dedicated pantry, with a second large stainless refrigerator in separate utility room. The dining room has a custom made table, chairs and bench, with a buffet to hold all your food.
Another set of French doors leads from the dining room to the backyard, where you'll find another outside dining area. The master and second bedroom both have French doors leading outside to the beautiful backyard oasis, with white rock patio up to the doors.
Wake each morning to sunlight streaming through the French door windows and the smell of tropical flowers just outside the Master Bedroom. Step outside onto the white rock terrace to survey the morning sunrise then return to your private oasis filled with upscale furnishings. This is the place you are meant to retreat from the world.
French doors lead directly poolside while you can listen to the waterfall with the pool is just a few steps from your bed. The master bathroom has a huge walk-in white stone shower with 3 shower heads, bench seating and a rain shower head in the middle. Double Mexican tile sinks with pretty hammered mirrors and Mexican tile make this a great master bath.
The second bedroom has a custom made queen bed, 2 sets of bunk beds, flatscreen tv, leather sofa and French doors that lead out to the pool. Listen to the waterfall while laying in bed or watch the waterfall cascade down and splash into the pool.
The pool is just a few steps from your bed and the white flagstone patio makes the walk easy on your feet. Next to the bedroom is a very large, spacious main bath with double sinks, white tile shower/bath and plenty of storage.
The third bedroom is a large, cool bunk room for y'all to hang out, with French doors leading directly outside. You'll find 2 twin beds and 2 sets of twin bunkbeds. A new a/c mini split ensures the room is icy cold. Next to the bunk room is a beautiful, new white tile bathroom, white river rock shower floor, sitting bench and a pedestal sink.
Sip a latte from the private guest terrace overlooking the pool from your chaise chairs that overlook the pool waterfall. The view from your bed is sure to delight, watching the skyline turn midnight blue at night, reflecting the aqua marine pool that beckons to you for a midnight dip.
The exquisite, new 1 bedroom & 1 bath guest house directly overlooks the pool waterfall and sits at the end of a white rock pathway. The exterior is white rock, with plantation shutters and French doors that make this cottage sublime. Set back far enough away from the Cabana for privacy, yet moments to the pool, cabana and main house of the property.
Inside you'll find a spacious, upscale hideaway that is both luxurious and romantic. Art, woven textiles and antiques all blend seamlessly under the 12' vaulted ceiling, with wooden beam, 18th century styled Mexican wall sconces and cream stucco walls. The wall sconces amber lighting cast a romantic golden glow, while during the day the sea glass colored floor reflects the color of the pool.
Walk into the very large en suite bathroom and a long stone counter proudly holds double bronze vessel sinks and arching water faucets that instantly let you know this bathroom is exceptional.
The hand blown glass vases hold fresh flowers, while the heavy Mexican stone lamp with hand painted shade on the stone counter is exceptional artwork. The walk-in stone shower has a river rock floor and built-ins. Everything is upscale, private and beautiful.
Things to Do Outside
The front yard has a very large circular driveway, with plenty of room for all your cars, trucks, tubes and trailers. At night the exterior solar landscaping lights turn on for added ambience. For fun there is a horseshoe pit, tether ball, volley ball, bocce, darts and ring toss all overlooked by a quaint wooden swing under a tall oak tree. You'll find plenty of pool toys too.
We offer our guests linens and towels for an additional fee of $175, please order at least 14 days prior to arrival. This home can also be rented with next door Agave Point for a total of 33.
Agua Bonita is perfect for those seeking an over-the-top outdoor entertainment experience! The deep water pool, cascading waterfall, exceptional Cabana, rock bar, poolside movies, outdoor shower and private luxury guest house makes for a superb vacation. Agua Bonita is the vacation home everyone wants and only a few find.
"Great house in a nice area. House was great with nice pool and relaxing areas. Relaxation areas are impressive. Pool area and outside bar area. Nice area for just hanging out or river trips. It rained a considerable amount and property owners were very helpful about road closures and information about the area. We were never stranded as we were on the high grounds with unobstructed exits. "
"Thank you so very much for a wonderful weekend! We LOVE Agua Bonita! " The Edgars
"We had 3 families staying in the house. We all loved the beautiful pool area. Thee was enough room for all of us. We weren’t bumping elbows at all. I wish there would have been more space to unpack a suitcase in the third bedroom. I prefer not to live out of the suitcase because you always have to pull out the suitcase and then put it away. I think there needs to be more storage in the third bathroom. Shelves in the bathroom would have been nice but we made everything work just fine. We would definitely stay at the house again." Julia C.
"Very impressive!" Mary C.
"We enjoyed our stay at Aqua Bonita. The house was equip with lots of games for our six grandkids. They had a blast in the swimming pool. It was nice having a grill and bar outside. Thank you for all your help and making this family vacation special for us." Lori J.
"This was a lovely spot to stay, especially with the river being low. While some of our group went to the river, the pool was an excellent second option for some of us. The set up is nice outside. I especially loved the multitude of seating areas. The only thing I would mention is there is not much water pressure in the guest bath but we were able to use another bathroom for showers. The house is close to everything but the landscape gives plenty of privacy, which was a priority for us. I would stay here again." Johanna R.
"Great stay, great outdoor space for families." Richard F.
"Fantastic stay!!! House was perfect for our needs. Outdoor area is heavenly. Will be back for sure."
"Perfect Home. Hope to rent the same one this summer!" Adam B.
We had 3 families staying in the house. We all loved the beautiful pool area. There was enough room for all of us. We weren’t bumping elbows at all. I wish there would have been more space to unpack a suitcase in the third bedroom. I prefer not to live out of the suitcase because you always have to pull out the suitcase and then put it away. I think there needs to be more storage in the third bathroom. Shelves in the bathroom would have been nice but we made everything work just fine. We would definitely stay at the house again.
"The process from start to finish couldn't have been easier. The owners were so kind and easy to communicate with throughout. This house was perfect for our large group for three nights. We were able to congregate around the large dining table, plenty of different tables and seating outside and surrounding the beautiful pool. Kind of a hassle to have to bring your own toilet paper,
soap, paper towels, etc. but overall a wonderful stay and experience. Note the linens and towels are also not included and cost $150." Brittany B. Conroe, TX
My Response - Brittany, Thank you for the kind words regarding our beautiful property. We will take your review and make sure that VRBO guests understand about the paper products. I'll also work on making the linens options more understood as an additional costs. Thank you! Nanette
"Absolutely wonderful!" Sandra W. Cypress, TX
"Great location and very comfortable home! The pool is amazing!" Stephanie P.
"Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Agua Bonita...especially the awesome pool! We were looking for a home away from home and we definitely found it here. The kids and grandkids are already planning next summer's trip back to Concan!"
My Response - Thank you for coming and look forward to having you next year!
"House was perfect for our needs. Outdoor area is heavenly. Will be back for sure." Larry W.
My Response - Larry, Thank you for your kind words and hope to have you again! Nanette

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New Delhi: People typically get confused between Smartphone and Android cellphone. They typically puzzle whether or not sure functions will assist their Smartphone or not. We will clear all of your doubts on Smartphones or Android phoned.
To start with, all android telephones are Smartphones however all Smartphones aren’t android based mostly. Android is an Operating System (OS) that’s utilized in Smartphone.
There are a number of working methods for Smartphones- Android OS (Google Inc.), Bada (Samsung Electronics), BlackBerry OS (Research In Motion), iPhone OS / iOS (Apple), MeeGo OS (Nokia and Intel), Palm OS (Garnet OS), Symbian OS (Nokia) and webOS (Palm/HP). So, android is an Operating System (OS) like others.
Smartphone is mainly a core machine which is extra like a pc and OS is put in in them. Different manufacturers choose totally different OSs for giving totally different and higher user-experience to their customers. An working system is the primary software program which permits the cellphone’s function to perform, like Windows 7 OS for a pc or a laptop computer.
Nowadays, android and iOS are the preferred working methods for Smartphones. Companies like Samsung, Sony, LG, Huawei, and others use Android of their Smartphones, whereas iPhone makes use of iOS. Blackberry makes use of Blackberry OS. Nokia had Lumia telephones which makes use of Windows cellphone.
Therefore, Android is used for superior computational enabler by the cellphone makers like-Samsung, Sony, LG, Huawei, and others. Hence, android telephones are only a subcategory of Smartphones.


Citing information from @Everleaks, HTCsource reports that the HTC One successor, currently branded as “M8,” could be revealed as soon as “late” March, and that its retail version will be made available at around the same period that the device is officially announced.
The decision to shorten the time between the unveiling and retail dates, HTCsource notes, would be similar to the strategy employed by Apple, whose iPhones are usually made available at retail 10 days following its actual announcement. Last year, supply chain problems, component shortages, and insufficient marketing were among the main issues that prevented HTC One from being distributed properly within the market.
The HTC “M8″ is currently expected to feature a host of notable improvements, including a noticeably larger 5 inch display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 processor (which the chip maker recently stated would enable on-device “ultra HD resolution”), 4 MP and 2 MP rear and front cameras (featuring “ultra pixel” technology), 4 potential color options for consumers to choose from, noticeably thinner bezels, and a finger print scanner not unlike the one embedded in HTC’s One Max. Recently, a few interesting speculations have also emerged indicating that the new HTC device will feature “on-screen,” rather than capacitive, home buttons.
More information on the specs of HTC’s New Flagship phone, along with its potential release date, can be seen here.