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Make time this holiday season to enjoy a joyous night of music featuring hit Australian classical-crossover supergroup The TEN Tenors. The show features holiday favorites such as Feliz Navidad, O Holy Night and Winter Wonderland as well as modern surprises like Bohemian Rhapsody – all given the signature The TEN Tenors treatment with incredible 10-part harmonies. Tickets sales begin September 27.
- December 16, 2019
- Location: 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Price: Admission charged


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Latitude: 56.7059 / 56°42'21"N
Longitude: -3.7293 / 3°43'45"W
OS Eastings: 294221
OS Northings: 758465
OS Grid: NN942584
Mapcode National: GBR KB5Z.SJC
Mapcode Global: WH5MJ.PQB2
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Entry Name: Dun-Donnachaidh, Knockard Road, Pitlochry
Listing Name: Knockard Road, Dun-Donnachaidh with Ancillary Building, Boundary Walls and Gatepiers
Listing Date: 20 December 2000
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 394876
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB47520
Building Class: Cultural
County: Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward: Highland
Traditional County: Perthshire
Later to late 19th century. Single and 2-storey, 5-bay house with 3-stage bellcast-roofed entrance tower, and single stage conical-roofed tower. Raked base course. Squared and snecked rubble with stugged and droved ashlar dressings. Corbels, round-headed window. Stop-chamfered arrises and stone transom and mullions.
S (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: advanced finialled gable to centre bay with 4-light canted window to each floor, that to 1st floor slightly smaller with simple brattishing; circular tower in re-entrant angle to left with steps up to 2-leaf panelled timber door with plate glass fanlight and narrow light, window to 2nd stage and corbelled to square at 3rd stage with further narrow window, bellcast roof above with decorative slating pattern and cast-iron weathervane. Window to each floor in bay to outer left below pitched roof. Bipartite window in single storey penultimate bay to right, and engaged round tower with 2 blinded windows to outer right.
W ELEVATION: 4-light canted window (as above) to each floor of bay to left, and recessed bay to right with bipartite window at ground and single window above breaking eaves into finialled dormerhead.
N ELEVATION: variety of elements to irregular elevation including broad gabled bay to right of centre with small round-headed window (see Notes) and 4-light transomed stair window.
E ELEVATION: asymmetrical elevation with advanced single storey gabled bay to right of centre and low piended bay to left.
2-pane upper sashes and plate glass glazing patterns in timber sash and case windows. Grey slates. Coped ashlar stacks with polygonal cans. Overhanging eaves with kingposts and spike finials, and plain bargeboarding. Cast-iron downpipes with decorative rainwater hoppers.
INTERIOR: decorative plasterwork cornices; consoled grey marble fireplace below round-headed window with flanking niches and tiny plasterwork putti heads (see Notes).
ANCILLARY BUILDING: polygonal boarded timber ancillary building (summer house) with timber sash and case windows and formerly slated conical roof.
BOUNDARY WALLS AND GATEPIERS: coped rubble boundary walls with pyramidally-coped square-section ashlar gatepiers.
The interior detail of a marble fireplace below round-headed window is repeated at Wellwood, West Moulin Road (listed separately) and Dundarave, Strathview Terrace, indicating the probability of a single architect. The tiny plasterwork masks also appear in the above buildings as well as at Ellangowan, Lower Oakfield (also listed separately). Dun-Donnochaidh was owned and occupied by Neil Robertson Esq in 1901.
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December 13, 2015
[Life] Yes, this blog is dead.
Posted by Diluen Cheong
Well hello there! If you're reading this, you must be one of our rare visitors to the site! Ever since this blog started, there's been fun times and sad times. It was pretty much my life when I was still at university and even now, I've been trying to keep it going regularly as possible. But you know, nothing lasts forever and you have to move on with life.
I had plenty of free time back in the day to play around with the blog and post regular content. I even had a few helpers too! Without motivation though, nothing gets posted; and that's what this blog has become. I've been too busy with life and my full time job to focus on keeping this blog going continuously.
It's sad to say that it maybe time to close down the blog for good. It's been a great 3 years (nearly 4 now) and I'm grateful for our regular/occasional visitors who come on the site. I'll still keep it running though and maybe occasionally post a new update or Chrome theme but it'll still be pretty inactive. Thanks again for all your support!

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I am thrilled with the response to my last post about finally putting down our foot when it comes to the media and their Mommy Wars. From the thousands of hits, the emails, the comments, I know that I hit a nerve with many of you. It also brought up some great conversations.
Many of said, “I’m mad too,
Eddie Jenn!” but then it was followed with “But what can we do?” Great question!
First, everytime you hear that gawd awful, hyped-up, ridiculous term, do something. Email the station. Write a letter. Call them out and blog them. Tell them to stop their made up crap. And, really, do you want to get them where it hurts? Change the channel! If those of us who are fed up with the media stirring up the drama begin to change the channel or turn off the television, they will get the message eventually. Many people brought up a great point. Ratings. They start the controversy in order to get us talking and get the ratings. So, if we turn them off and call them out, maybe they can stop with this idiot, made up war.
Now, I know that morning “news” shows will never be hard hitting like CNN or such. I am never expecting that or wanting that. Report the fluff. Show us the latest gadgets. Give us cooking segments. Interview authors, celebrities, or women/men making a difference. I know it could be a severe naive look, but I am SO OVER trying to pit Mom against Mom. Don’t we all have enough to do raising our children? (The answer to that is YES by the way, media.)
Jay brought up a great point:
On the other hand, you are missing one element from the “Mommy Wars.” Using one of your examples, if the SAHM that “declares” all mothers MUST stay home… you may politely disagree, however SHE may declare war on you anyway. Very similar to political blogs, mommy blogs have a tendency to both polarize people to one side or the other, but even in the cases where the wise people “stay out” or “stay neutral” those that are looking to instigate or preach still do so, and are more than happy to be at “war” with anybody that does not have an opinion that is EXACTLY like theirs.
Sadly, that is true. There are so many people who want to be in the middle of the “war” because it psyches them up. He is right on with that. However, I honestly believe there are way more of us fed up than there are those who enjoy it. It takes doing exactly the opposite of what these Mommy Wars are trying to achieve. Banding together. Standing side by side and embracing our differences. And *gasp* supporting each other. Moms supporting Moms. I know more of us want that than not. Basically, even if (using my example) another mom declares war on me and my choices, if I never pick up my own weapon, never fire back and [important point here] refuse to let her get me riled up, her shots fired will fall short of her goal. (At least that is what I
want to need to believe.)
I am not naive enough to think that the media– especially the morning shows– will become all rosy and shoot sunshine up our collective asses, but I refuse to let them pull me into a war that I did not sign up for. One that I don’t even think exists. In fact, I am not going to let them try to convince me that I should be at war with other moms due to our differences.
Let me make this easy for you.
These people are fighting a war:
These people are not:


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Rating: 3 stars
Read for the Reader’s Room Road Trip Challenge
According to a quote from Roddy Doyle on the front cover of The Maid’s Version, Daniel Woodrell is one of the world’s greatest novelists. I hadn’t heard of him until Missouri came up on the US Road Trip Challenge and I was hunting around for a book set there or written by a local author. I discovered that he wrote Winter’s Bone, on which the film I’ve started watching a couple of times but never finished is based. My local library doesn’t have its own copy of Winter’s Bone, so I borrowed The Maid’s Version instead. I found the opening scenes of the film version of Winter’s Bone visually dark and grey, so I was expecting The Maid’s Version to be the same. I was wrong. It started muted but, as it progressed, there were bursts of colour.
At first, I didn’t know what to make of the novel. Sometimes the writing made me think of William Faulkner, with its roaming words tumbling over each other in an eagerness to say everything and nothing. Other times the writing made me think that Woodrell was overly pleased with himself and the style of his prose.
I didn’t properly care about the characters for almost half of the book. They felt remote, more like types of people than actual people. The descriptions of grinding poverty and abuse at the hands of drunk men felt more as though they were selected from a primer of Ozark life in the first half of the twentieth century, and less as though they were anything the author really understood as real.
It should have been entirely my cup of tea. It’s set in a period of history that I like. It has a mystery at its centre. It has family rivalries and complexities. It should have thrilled me like O’Connor, McCullers, Faulkner and Steinbeck thrill me. For a good 70 pages, however, it lacked energy and emotion. It was a study rather than a telling. Where the authors on that list, who make up a good proportion of my favourite American authors, wrote from experience and direct observation, Woodrell didn’t seem to have the same immediacy of witness.
It felt like I fell into the rhythm of Woodrell’s writing around the halfway point, or perhaps his style developed into something that felt less self-aware. Something made the story easier to read. Perhaps it found its focus in the narrator’s family history and the terrible accident that impacted upon the family in different ways. The strength of the story lay in the experiences of the narrator’s father. Reading the back blurb about the author, it was clear that this character’s experiences mirrored to an extent those of Woodrell, providing that immediacy of witness it felt he lacked elsewhere.
Gradually, as Woodrell skirted around the edges of who might have been responsible for the central mystery, the character studies grew more interesting. Reformed hoodlum Freddy Poltz and itinerant hellfire preacher Isaiah Willard were the first characters I found to be entertainingly and exaggeratedly described. They were the first bursts of colour in what became a gentle incline of increasing candour.
I grew to love the story, and to feel the similarities with Faulkner, O’Connor, McCullers and Steinbeck less as triggers that made me wish I was reading their books and more as a continuation of those authors’ ways of interpreting the world and the people in it. A novel of roughly two halves, then. I’m not entirely convinced that Roddy Doyle is right, I need to read something else of Woodrell’s to be sure that he’s one of the greatest novelists in the world.

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Seeing as we’ve reached the quarter mark of 2018 I thought it was time for another round-up of my favourite new Nordic treats.
I wanted to take the time to share with you some of the amazing things that have captured my imagination, tickled my tastebuds and had me on the edge of my seat these last few weeks.
Inspired by architect and founder Frantz Longhi’s wish to make high quality, iconic Scandinavian design available to more people, Warm Nordic is a really exciting new online brand.
Prior to launch they showcased a number of stunning examples from the 100 piece collection at this year’s Stockholm Design Week (more details can be found here).
Now design lovers everywhere can have a timeless piece of furniture, a lamp or a range of accessories that were no longer in production in their very own home.
ArchitectMade is yet another example of how Danish brands have always been able to seamlessly mix architecture and homewares to create something truly magical.
These beautifully made products are all designed by some of Denmark’s leading names, and Hans Bolling’s latest addition is a relaunch of his timeless Oscar dog.
65 years after the first model was produced, his new companion, Rufus, comes in at almost 3 times the size. Made from beech and leather, each one is totally unique and has movable body parts so he can express himself just like a real dog.
So if you’re looking for a canine friend, without having to take him out for a walk, this could be the chap for you.
Throughout this year Marimekko are asking us to share with them our own stories of personal and professional growth.
Since the 1950s the bold prints and colours of this pioneering Finnish fashion brand have epitomised creative passion and empowerment, while still having fun.
Inspiring new interviews are being released monthly, the latest features New York based fashion influencer, Cipriana Quann. So far I personally love the one with electro pop goddess, Roisin Murphy.
I may now need to quote her on a t-shirt, “It’s a bit crap being human. But at least we have art.”
Have you been watching BBC Four’s latest Danish crime thriller on a Saturday night? My husband and I have been totally gripped, though it’s no surprise given our track record (read more about our Nordic Noir addiction here).
Set in present day Copenhagen, Below The Surface opens with a very timely national crisis – the hijacking of a subway train, where 15 members of the public are held hostage.
Whether it’s because we know the city so well, or more likely because it from the makers of The Killing, Borgen and the amazing film A Royal Affair, we’ve found all eight episodes action packed.
Like all great Scandi dramas, this series forces you to really think about who the hero in the story truly is.
I had a great time interviewing the guys from SKAUS earlier this year as they took the huge leap of opening a Nordic inspired food pop up in my home city of Liverpool (read more here).
Well I’m very pleased to report that their 3 month stint was a huge success and Dan and Josh are now taking up a restaurant residency at Dockleaf, which is based in the Cains Brewery Village.
I can’t wait to sample their take on a Scandinavian brunch in the coming weeks, I’ll let you know what its like.
All photography via the brands named above.


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Without despair, to play no role of worth,
just happy solitude upon her face
she digs and hides her failures in the earth,
behind a terrifying stance of grace.
She is the artist, born into a world
of dreams, but ever hard to feed and grow;
so train, must she, and have her life unfurled
In nothing planned, expecting naught to know.
In happenstance, her art is not a game
but something of a sport, complete with win
and loss, and oft' it leads to shame;
Enduring menace, patience from within.
Her art is oft' a dragon, made with horns
and claws that terrify the new and young,
and yet this dragon hungers, so forlorn,
and must consume a million on his tongue.
So who will feed the dragon? Let it be
the ones who win the game to feel his breath,
not let him sicken and become the sea.
Yes, there are those who feed him, free from death.
And so it goes, this madd'ning game of luck,
This art lives on through those who give a fuck!
...Ok, the dragon thing came from a quote from Jen's husband Harlan. He said the industry is a dragon that has to eat a lot, meaning everyone has a decent chance at work. I'm not into dragons, really, I just liked the idea of it being hungry...


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TO: Councilmember ________, City of Berkeley
FROM: Matthew Ebert, Policy Analyst
RE: Safe Parking Program and vehicle dwellers in Berkeley
The City of Berkeley should continue to pursue opportunities with other regional and private partners to implement a Safe Parking Program (SPP), and also to identify properties that could be made available for temporary use by vehicle dwellers. There are not enough City-owned properties to accommodate the number of vehicle dwellers present, and the number of vehicle dwellers continues to grow. For this reason, the implementation of a SPP by the City of Berkeley on City-owned properties alone will not be sufficient to alleviate the problem of people living in their vehicles in public places. SPPs in the West are often managed by a non-profit partner. They are most often an emergency intervention for people who have become homeless within the past year and are still potentially effective for some vulnerable people as part of a larger homelessness intervention strategy.
Defining the Problem
There are too many vehicle dwellers in Berkeley without a suitable place to park. A group of vehicle dwellers were made to leave various parking areas at the Berkeley Marina in 2018 following complaints from nearby business owners and live-aboard inhabitants, and many subsequently moved into the Gilman district. The City was contacted with complaints about extended RV parking more than 1,500 times in 2018 through the Berkeley Police Department, emails to staff, and other means.[i] In 2019, the City Council voted to include RVs in an ordinance prohibiting overnight parking of commercial vehicles in Berkeley but agreed to suspend enforcement until a temporary permit process and SPP could be implemented.
The number of people living in vehicles in Berkeley has been estimated by at least three different methods: the Point In Time (PIT) count used to collect general data for use in managing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, security at the Berkeley Marina, and by the Berkeley Police Department. The PIT count for Berkeleyexposes an escalating problem:
|PIT Count Year||# people homeless||# – % people unsheltered||of unsheltered,|
# – % in vehicle
|% vehicle dwellers in RV|
|2009||680||371 – 54%|
|2015||834||568 – 68%|
|2017||972||664 – 68%||192 – 20%||31%|
|2019||1,108||813 – 73%||318 – 39%||51%|
As the table above shows, not only has the number of people experiencing homelessness increased, the percentage of those people considered “unsheltered”—the category which includes people living in a vehicle—has also increased. Of those unsheltered people, the proportion of vehicle dwellers has increased, and the proportion of those living in an RV as opposed to a smaller vehicle has also increased. PIT counts are generally considered to undercount the number of people experiencing homelessness.[ii]
In a July 2018 report to the Berkeley City Council, the city manager stated that “overnight vehicles in the Waterfront are up to 400-450 per night and we are estimating that 200 of these vehicles are associated with overnight camping.” [iii] A citywide count conducted by Berkeley Police staff in December 2018, after the vehicle dwellers were told to move from the Marina, documented 193 “RVs, campers, converted busses, and vehicles” used as dwellings parked within the City, with over 100 in the Gilman district west of San Pablo Avenue.[iv] These separate counts help to corroborate the findings of each other, since they provide a similar estimate of the number of vehicles used as dwellings, and also show how a ban on overnight parking in one area precipitated a move to another.
- Develop Safe Parking Program in Berkeley
- Develop RV Park at Berkeley Marina
- Enforce Existing Laws
1. Develop Safe Parking Program in Berkeley
- SPPs usually partner with private, nonprofit, and faith-based groups to provide lots
- SPPs vary from a single navigation point to multiple points of entry
- Some SPPs have seen a decline in use
Safe Parking Programs (SPPs) have increased in California as a way to address the growing number of people experiencing homelessness who rely on their vehicles for shelter, and to mitigate the challenges and conflicts for them and the communities where they live. The City of Berkeley would likely develop a single point of entry for a SPP through the existing STAIR Center facility. Case management and data collection would be managed by a nonprofit contractor such as Bay Area Community Services (BACS). A program director would seek out partnerships with private property owners with lots suitable to accommodate the vehicle dweller population in Berkeley, and network with other regional resources and SPPs to accommodate demand for services. Other services provided at Berkeley SPP lots would be determined by the demand of a particular population and the capacity of organizations to provide them.
In 2019, the City of Berkeley began to explore whether there were suitable City-owned properties to use for a SPP as a way to address the unsatisfactory outcomes for vehicle dwellers and their neighbors in the Gilman district. There were six properties identified, all of which are parking lots for City departments that could be used for overnight parking only. Some lots were determined to be unsuitable for larger vehicles but could possibly be used for smaller vehicles. A City-owned lot at 1281 University Avenue was identified as being suitable for full-time occupation by RVs, but the property is now being used as temporary shelter for other people experiencing homelessness, with seven medium-sized travel trailers connected to electricity and several portable toilets at the site. Progress on development of any SPP has been hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has also reduced the amount of activity for people who might have otherwise been adversely impacted by vehicle dwellers.
A review of the experiences of other California SPPs can help the City of Berkeley consider strategies for developing a program of their own.
|city||years||# lots||# spaces||RVs?||24/7?|
|Los Angeles||3||19||519||8 of 19||yes|
|Santa Barbara||17||26||152||day only||no|
|East Palo Alto||2||1||16||yes||no|
|*some lots have recently closed|
The New Beginnings Counseling Center SPP in Santa Barbara is the oldest, most established vehicular homelessness program in the country. The organization is primarily focused on providing psychological counseling and supportive services, but their SPP has grown to meet demand since its launch in 2003. Over the course of their history, New Beginnings has helped to transition nearly 1,000 program participants into permanent housing. They have provided rapid rehousing case management and housing retention services since 2012 and began to accept referrals from the HUD Coordinated Entry System in 2018. New Beginnings has developed and offers for sale a how-to guide to help organizations seeking to start their own similar programs, with major topics including start-up, funding, parking lot acquisition and management, operations and services, and community support. Their SPP provides shelter to more than 150 individuals and families each night in 26 monitored lots provided by local churches, businesses, and city and county offices, and they will soon be expanding to become the first county-wide program in the United States.
In the New Beginnings SPP, half of the locations are churches.[v] This is true in many of the smaller SPPs elsewhere in California. People enter the program directly through New Beginnings and learn of the program from community fliers and word of mouth. A one month membership, renewable with review by a case manager, ensures that people in the program stay engaged. The locations of the lots are kept confidential to protect people who may be fleeing an abusive situation, and community input is kept to a minimum. Some lots are used for families only, others for women only. In most cases, only a fraction of a parking lot is used. The participants in the program clean up existing trash around the parking lots because they want to demonstrate community pride and personal responsibility. The program started small with one lot for only RVs but has expanded to employ twelve staff members including two full-time case managers and two full-time navigators. There are as many people on the waiting list as there are spaces in the program. Funding comes from a combination of public and private sources. HUD funding supports rapid rehousing and street outreach efforts, but since the vehicles are not considered a shelter, operating costs are not compensated. The SPP is considered a temporary intervention with a goal of moving people into permanent housing, and more than 90 percent of those placed in permanent housing remain there.
In Los Angeles County, there are nearly as many lots in the SPP as in Santa Barbara, but those lots have the capacity to serve more people. There are more than 15,700 persons living in 9100 vehicles (cars, vans, campers, and R.V.s) each night, representing over 25% of people experiencing homelessness in LA County, according to the 2018 L.A. County PIT count.[vi] The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) provides HUD-compliant Coordinated Entry System assessments and case management at a variety of locations, both publicly and privately owned. Intake occurs at each individual lot, or by referral from LAHSA, and site amenities vary. Fewer than half of the lots accommodate RVs, and there are not many RVs in the program. In the past year the program has seen a decline in use, possibly because vehicle dwellers are able to find places to park elsewhere that do not require daily entry and exit.[vii] A lack of people entering the program was cited as the main reason for the closure of one lot in San Jose.[viii]
2. Develop RV Park at Berkeley Marina
The City of Berkeley could pursue development of various parking areas at the Berkeley Marina for intermediate and long-term RV use. A letter from the Mayor and Councilmembers Kesarwani and Harrison pointed out: “With the exception of property located at the Berkeley Waterfront, there is no one parcel that is large enough to accommodate the anticipated number of identified priority/highly vulnerable RVs that are parking within City of Berkeley boundaries.”[ix] In a letter to the City Attorney, the Chief Counsel for the State Lands Commission asserted that a “homeless encampment” would be considered “purely a municipal use” and therefore inappropriate under the terms of the land grant.[x] One Berkeley councilmember said that the Council had “no choice” in deciding whether to accept this assessment, but other parties have challenged this.[xi] The letter from the State Lands Commission itself cites a requirement that uses be in the “general statewide interest” and that uses over time may evolve to “address changing public needs.” This suggests that some RV park use type may not be in violation of the terms of the land grant. In a draft letter provided to State Senator Nancy Skinner, the East Bay Community Law Center cites allowances for “parking facilities” in the language of the original grant.[xii] It could also be argued that development of an RV park with a fee for use would satisfy a tourism use of the land while still providing a lower cost alternative for RV dwellers. Many of the vehicle dwellers expressed a willingness to pay some regular fees to stay at the HS Lordships parking lot at the Marina.[xiii] The consideration of any such long-term parking for RVs could also be deemed to be in the interests of the region and the state and not solely the City of Berkeley. Although a fee-for-use site would not be appropriate for all vehicle dwellers, it would provide a well-managed use that would be complementary to the existing uses at the Marina. The main drawback from this approach is that it would likely be very controversial and politically untenable.
3. Enforce Existing Laws
One possible way to address the proliferating use of vehicles as dwellings and the complaints that accompany such activity is to simply enforce the existing ordinances. The City Council decided to ban RV parking on public streets in March 2019 pending development of a 3-month temporary permitting program. Enforcement has also been suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which may be resolved by the Fall of 2021.[xiv] There are several problems with this approach. First, any permit program would still not address the issues faced by Berkeley citizens who are living in a vehicle as a primary residence. The terms of the 3-month Grace Period Permit require off-street parking, but there has been little success in locating enough suitable parking spaces in the City of Berkeley.[xv] Some of the vehicles are over thirty feet long, and the towing and storage of such vehicles would be expensive. Even for smaller vehicles, it would be unlikely that towing costs could be retrieved from an indigent vehicle owner. One Councilmember suggested that there is “no appetite” for enforcement of the RV parking ban without suitable options.[xvi] Not only would such enforcement action be politically damaging, it could open the City to legal liability. The recent Ninth Circuit Court decision, Martin v. Boise, ruled that people experiencing homelessness cannot be criminally punished for sleeping outside on public property if there are no available alternatives, noting that the Eighth Amendment prohibits punishing a person “for lacking the means to live out the ‘universal and unavoidable consequences of being human.’”.[xvii] Confiscation of a vehicular home from a person could be interpreted as violating the spirit, if not the letter, of this decision. It also would leave people in a worse situation, creating a more onerous burden on the community. Putting pressure on people who are struggling with few resources is not likely to result in an effective resolution of the situation for those impacted.
In the words of one person in the Mayor’s office, homelessness is “an intractable problem.” SPPs are just one means to provide aid to vulnerable people who have sought shelter in vehicles as a last resort. Vehicle dwellers generally are more resourceful and not as chronically needy as other people experiencing homelessness, and SPPs in Berkeley as an early intervention can provide resources to prevent a deterioration of their condition. For those who consider their vehicles to be their home, the problem is more difficult. Vehicles are not considered suitable for human habitation by HUD or by any local ordinance, and so providing space for dwellings of this type will always be considered a transient solution. Although more substantive interventions and broader policy solutions are required, a Safe Parking Program in Berkeley would benefit many of the people who find themselves with few other shelter options.
[i] Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager, Letter to Mayor and Members of the City Council, February 28, 2019.
[ii] Boone, Alastair. “Is There a Better Way to Count the Homeless?” Bloomberg City Lab. March 4, 2019. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-04/the-problem-with-hud-s-point-in-time-homeless-count
[iii] “General Information on Waterfront, and Update on Hs. Lordships, Vehicle Encampment in the Waterfront and the Marina Fund.” https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/Level_3_-_General/CM%20Update%20-%20Waterfront%20-%20Hs%20%20Lordships%20(w%20attachments).pdf
[iv] Ibid, Dee Williams-Ridley.
[v] Cassie Roach interview, New Beginnings, January 8, 2021
[vii] Chris Weare interview, Center for Homeless Inquiries, December 7, 2020.
[ix] Mayor Arreguin and Councilmembers Kesarwani and Harrison Letter To: Honorable Members of the City Council, July 23, 2019. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/07_Jul/Documents/2019-07-23_Item_39_Identifying_Locations_for_Managed_Safe_RV_Parking.aspx
[x] Meier, Mark A, Chief Counsel, California State Lands Commission. Letter to Berkeley City Attorney Zach Cowan. April 14, 2017 https://www.berkeleyside.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Letter-to-Zach-Cowan-4.18.2017.pdf
[xi] Councilmember Harrison interview, January 28, 2021.
[xii] Letter from Osha Neumann, East Bay Community Law Center, February 3, 2021.
[xiii] Amber Whitson interview, December 11, 2020.
[xiv] Bai, Nina and Robin Marks, University of California, San Francisco News. Thursday, January 21, 2021. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/covid-19-predictions-2021-and-beyond
[xvi] Councilmember Kesarwani interview, December 14, 2020.
[xvii] Martin v. Boise, Harvard Law Review, 9133 Harv. L. Rev. 699. December 10, 2019. https://harvardlawreview.org/2019/12/martin-v-city-of-boise/

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NETBALL is a boom sport and now its origins and development can be traced by visitors to the University of Huddersfield’s Heritage Quay archives centre.
It has become home to the England Netball Heritage Archive, a large collection of documents, pictures, videos and memorabilia covering the history of “women’s basketball” – as it was originally known – from 1897 to the present day, including recent highlights such as the exploits of the England team, which vanquished Australia to win Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Based on American basketball, netball was created in England in 1897 at the Bergman-Österberg Physical Training College for Women, in Dartford. By 1900, the rules had been published and the game soon spread across the British Empire.
The All England Net Ball Association was founded in 1926 and in 2016 the modern body England Netball was awarded a grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund to mark the sport’s 90th anniversary by creating an archive.
When the anniversary celebrations had concluded, England Netball sought advice on the best permanent home for the collection, and the UK’s National Archives recommended the University of Huddersfield’s Heritage Quay.
One of the most publicly accessible and advanced facilities in the sector, it also houses the archives of the Rugby Football League. Now it becomes even more attractive to sports historians and enthusiasts by homing the extensive England Netball Heritage Archive, which is fully catalogued online.
At a special launch event, guest speakers included Liz Nicholls CBE, a former netball international herself who is now CEO of UK Sport. Current England Netball CEO Joanna Adams also spoke, and there was a welcome from the historian Professor Tim Thornton, the University of Huddersfield’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Also speaking was Councillor Mumtaz Hussain, the Deputy Mayor of Kirklees Council.
After the opening speeches, netball enthusiasts at the launch event were the first to have the opportunity to examine items in the archive.
Joanna Adams said: “Netball has grown massively and been thrust into the limelight, especially over the last 12 months since the England team won the Commonwealth Games for the first time in history. It is wonderful to now be able to look back on how it all began thanks to this archive, and to see how netball got to where it is today.
“I hope others enjoy sharing in the history of this sport as much as I do.”
Sarah Wickham, the University’s Archivist and Records Manager, said: “We are delighted that England Netball have deposited their archive with Heritage Quay. This is a significant addition to our sporting collections. Building on netball’s recent high profile successes, we look forward to welcoming researchers interested in exploring the sport’s rich history, and working with England Netball to develop the archive in the future.”
The special event at Heritage Quay coincided with the University of Huddersfield hosting the Under-17 Europe Netball Championships, taking place in its sports hall.
The Centre is one of only two in the UK and will primarily serve the North of England
A New Life in Huddersfield – Memories of Partition and Migration
This is the seventh J.H. Whitley Lecture, which is an established event following the deposit of the Whitley Archive at the University in 2012.

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- Malfunction of transceivers due to stray RF pickup is a common problem, especially when using end-fed antennas, high-impedance feedlines, or a poor ground counterpoise
Art's Antique Radios
- A good reference site for antique radio, bakelite paskon plastinc decription, microphones picture and antique radio gallery
Jim's Crosley Antique Radio Page
- A web site dedicated to collecting and restoring antique crosley tube raidos. pictures and descriptions of antique crosley tube radios from the twentiew, thirties, forties, and fifties. radio advertising from the twenties, thirties, forties, and fifties. tube box art. links to many antique radio related sites.
UK Radio Amateurs Annual CW Table
- The purpose of the table is to encourage CW activity on the HF bands and six metres. Each year participants start afresh and work as many DXCC entities on each of the ten bands as possible between 0000Z on 1st January and 2400Z on 31st December
- Multiplatoform freeware DSP software. Linrad has its origin in software that was developed for 144 MHz EME CW but it is quite general and should be seen more like a kit for designing a receiver that a receiver for some particular usage.
It can be used as a CW receiver with a small time delay and a fast waterfall graph. A dsp for conventional receiver to imporve signals readability, a spectrum analyzer.
- Rapido will provide an automatic download of a JPEG picture from the internet at a certain time interval and show the picture on screen.
In addition it allows you to save the downloaded picture on disk.
High Voltage Breakdown Tester
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The 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Berlin Wall provides us with an ideal opportunity to look back at the Cold War era and reassess it from a modern day perspective. Two decades after the Cold War was said to have ended, the concept of a Cold War has once again reappeared in the rhetoric of world politics. Therefore, one cannot argue that the Cold War was merely a process of the past with minor relevance to the present.
The 9th Aleksanteri Conference “Cold War Interactions Reconsidered”, will be hosted by the Aleksanteri Institute and will take place at the University of Helsinki on 29—31 October, 2009.
Aims of the Conference
Traditional research on the Cold War has focused on conflicts and rivalries, highlighting state agents and diplomatic history. The 9th Aleksanteri Conference aims to challenge traditional analyses by looking at new ways to view and conceptualise the international and transnational histories of the Cold War era. The conference intends to place particular emphasis on Europe and the former Socialist countries, as well as smaller states, non-state actors and multilevel approaches. Leaving East-West bipolarity and superpower confrontations to one side, the conference will focus on interactions that took place despite the existence of the Iron Curtain. Along with great powers, individuals and their various interactions have helped form the course of history.
The conference wishes to promote critical self-evaluation and a theoretical discussion on disciplines that are not so obviously connected with traditional Cold War studies. We encourage scholars to evaluate the current state of the area studies and to discuss how the Cold War influenced and perhaps still influences our thinking, identities, communication and culture. The conference will also encourage discussion on the manifold ways of coming to terms with the past.
The conference will emphasise a multidisciplinary approach, in the belief that it will greatly enrich the discussion and bring forth new interpretations. Besides historians, we hope to gather a broad array of scholars from the social and political sciences, cultural studies, the arts and humanities, law and economics. The conference will cover the whole of the Cold War period and the post-Cold War period up to the present day.
Themes of the conference:
• Interactions across Boundaries. Cultural, economic and political exchanges, contacts and cooperation; know-how and technology transfers.
• Behind the Scenes and Beyond the State. Individuals and networks, non-governmental and non-state agents.
• The Cold War’s Effects. The impact of the Cold War and transnational interactions on ideology, culture, civil society; communication and identity, everyday life and consumption; and perceptions of the “other”.
• The Cold War and the Present. Politics of the past; Vergangenheitsbewältigung, (n)ostalgia.
• Reconsidering the Cold War. Critical reconceptualisation and periodisation; new approaches, theories and methodologies. The Cold War as a resource and/or a limitation.
Nadia Arbatova, Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russia
Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Serguei Oushakine, Princeton University, USA
Yale Richmond, USA
Jadwiga Staniszkis, University of Warsaw, Poland
Jeremi Suri, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Conference Schedule and Deadlines:
Proposals for panels (approx. 500 words): March 15, 2009
Abstracts for individual papers (approx. 300 words): March 15, 2009
Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2009
Conference: October 29—31, 2009
Please submit all the above information through the forms on the conference website: http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/conference2009
In addition, you will find further practical information on submissions, travel and accommodation on the website.
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The Aleksanteri Conference is an annual, multidisciplinary, international conference organised by the Aleksanteri Institute, Finnish Centre for Russian and Eastern European Studies, affiliated with the University of Helsinki. Aleksanteri Conferences have attracted broad interest among researchers and policy-makers in a wide variety of disciplines, both in Finland and abroad, interested in the development of post-socialist countries.
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This is our 6th trip to experience extreme weather driving. The reasons are simple, traction, steering control, controlled handling and super fun time. Yes, this is super fun.
This time our invite came from the Volvo Cars who have the harshest winter conditions in their own back yard and it was to test slide, slip and drive their latest V90 Cross Country wagon on snow covered roads and a frozen lake. The V90 is the long time coming replacement for the XC70 which arrived in Malaysia some 20 years ago. It sold in sensible numbers at a time when wagons were not popular and with a fully imported selling price that put it out of reach of many buyers. Today you might find a used unit for sale at sensible prices in the classifieds as running costs can be rather high due to parts pricing and fuel costs.
About The V90 Cross Country
The V90 Cross Country is marketed as the ultimate sports wagon. It is based on the V90 (which was just launched last week) architecture, but the Cross Country version has a higher ground clearance, 8.3 inches in total. This is 2.3 inches more than a V90.
The wagon is powered by a 2.0L super-turbocharged four-cylinder with 316 horsepower @ 5,700 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque @ 2,200 rpm. Fuel efficiency is estimated at 22mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highway.
This is where we had the most fun. No barriers, open ice and space to make a mistake and recover from it unscathed. Volvo’s stability control was working at its best in this icy winter condition where we were driving in variable and unpredictable conditions. It was Volvo’s stability control that corrected our uncontrollable slides and likely kept us from spinning off the given route on the ice. It also prevented us from flipping over when we dared to take some of our slides a little to fast and with little care in the world. After all, with Volvo’s high safety standards in every Volvo built looking out for us.
Volvo stability control
Stability control is probably the biggest advancement in car safety since Volvo’s introduction of the seatbelt, it helps you avoid crashing in the first place by individually and cleverly actuating each brake on all four of your wheels to keep the car from spinning or sliding uncontrollably.
Volvo traction control
Traction control is often confused with stability control. Stability control actively takes control of your vehicle, helping to keep you on the straight and narrow whereas traction control just stops the power if the driven wheels start spinning. This actually works against you in the snow, you need a certain degree of wheel spin while climbing slippery hills or similar. With the Volvo system, it directs stability and traction control to allow a little more wheel spin while accelerating, simulating some locking in the rear diff and it adjusts the AWD system to bias power to the rear wheels, where the weight transfers under acceleration, enabling more effective traction. That enables the V90 to operate optimally in this slippery winter conditions.
V90 Cross Country final word
After a day of fun on the ice and also on the snow covered roads, it was clear that Volvo engineers had developed a 4×4 crossover with traction and off-road ability to challenge any luxury SUV in almost any decent condition which translates to a safe and predictable drive.
V90 Cross Country we drove details:
· 316 Horsepower
· All-Wheel Drive
· Heated front seats and steering wheel
· Active Bending Lights added to LED
· Headlights with Thor’s Hammer Daytime Running Lights & Auto Highbeam
· 12.3 inch Driver Display
· 9-inch Sensus Touchscreen
· Smartphone Integration (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto)
· Hands-free Power Operated Tailgate
· Panoramic Moonroof with power sunshade
· Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
· Pilot Assist, our cutting edge Semi-Autonomous Drive System
· 6.3 seconds 0-100kmh acceleration time


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Maurice Ravel's Piano Trio for piano, violin and cello is a chamber work composed in 1914. Dedicated to Ravel's counterpoint teacher André Gedalge, the trio was first performed in Paris in January 1915, by Alfredo Casella (piano), Gabriel Willaume (violin), and Louis Feuillard (cello). A typical performance of the work lasts about 30 minutes. Ravel had been planning to write a trio for at least six years before beginning work in earnest in March 1914.
Charles-Valentin Alkan. Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 30 (1841). To the Memory of Ghadsibekov, second version, poem for violin, cello and piano (1953). Trio for violin, cello and piano, Op. 7 (1957).
Works For Piano Trio. Acoustic Guitar (22). scoring another hit that led him to appearances onShindig!, Dick Clark'sWhere the Action Is, andThe Pat Boone Show. Instrument: PianoEnsemble: Trio. Claude Bolling: Suite For Flute And Jazz Piano Trio (Book And CD) Flute, Trio (T. £2. 9.
Contemporary American Piano Trios, Vol. 2. Francesco Trio Chamber Ensemble. CD: 1 Tracks: 15 Length: 1:02:25. Music and Arts Programs of America Rel. 1 Apr 2011 Recorded 1995-1996. Trio for piano, violin & cello Work. 1. llegro vigoroso, passionato, cantabile. Release Date. Contemporary American Piano Trios, Vo. CD - Music & Arts. Trio for piano, violin & cello. Allegro vigoroso, passionato, cantabile. Adagio, teneramente.
Piano Trio, Piano Trio: Violin, Cello, Piano - Advanced - Digital Download Composed by Adrienne Albert (ASCAP). 21st Century, Contemporary Classical, Latin Jazz, Latin. Piano trio (violin, cello, piano) - Grade . -4 Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Arranged by Bert Ligon. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (L. 2783004). Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 24 hours.
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In the piano trio, only three instruments are involved, so the thoughts and actions of musicians must be absolutely in sync with one another. Pianists like Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett have led legendary trios, but here are five piano-trio leaders who keep the acoustic jazz tradition alive in fresh ways. Take Five: A Jazz Sampler.
Piano Trio: II. Adagio, teneramente - Gunther Schuller, 5:510:30. Piano Trio: III. With Swing - Gunther Schuller, 3:360:30. Listen to Contemporary American Piano Trios, Vol. 2 now. 2 in full in the this site app. Play on this site.
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- Recorded At – Slee Hall
- Cello – Jonathan Golove
- Composed By – Hans Werner Henze (tracks: 2 to 6), Jonathan Golove (tracks: 8, 9), Leif Segerstam (tracks: 1), Tigran Mansurian (tracks: 10 to 14), Vache Sharafyan (tracks: 7)
- Engineer – Chris Jacobs
- Ensemble – Baird Trio
- Executive-Producer – Jonathan Golove, Movses Pogossian, Stephen Manes
- Liner Notes – Jonathan Golove
- Piano – Stephen Manes
- Producer – Jacob Greenberg (tracks: 8, 9), Mary Artmann (tracks: 1 to 7, 10 to 14)
- Violin – Movses Pogossian
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About Col'Cacchio Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Let's begin in 1992, when our founders opened the doors of our first flagship Col'Cacchio pizzeria.
Armed with a fiery passion for authentic Italian quality and innovation, we began our journey. Today, with over 36 branches nationwide, we've extended our family of stores, our energetic team of staff, as well as what we offer you on our menu.

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According to a report, Section 8 developer TimeGate Studios has filed for bankruptcy.
The studio also contributed to the development of Aliens: Colonial Marines and well, we all know what happened with that game after misleading gamers.
Documents obtained from Texas Southern Bankruptcy court indicate that a petition filed by TimeGate “lists less than 50 creditors owed money by the game developer and total liabilities ranging from $10 million to $50 million.”
Among these creditors are the likes of Unreal Engine developer Epic Games, online game service Agora Games and trans-media developer DJ2 Entertainment. Others include a local pizzeria that TimeGate owes $34.80 and video game agency Birthplace Management Group, which is owed $20,539.20.
TimeGate also owes substantial – though unknown – sums to SouthPeak Interactive and has been locked in a lawsuit with the publisher over the localisation of Section 8. The studio is facing $7.35 million in damages and the loss of the Section 8 license in a fraud suit with SouthPeak.
Meanwhile, Aliens: Colonial Marines has itself been the subject of much controversy with a lawsuit stating that the movie license TimeGate co-developed with Gearbox was allegedly advertised falsely, with preview footage showing the game looking superior to the final product.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first and only eye drop that can treat age-related blurry ‘near vision’.
The new ophthalmic solution called Vuity treats presbyopia, and is now available by prescription in pharmacies nationwide.
Presbyopia can be diagnosed through a basic eye exam by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist) and is a common and progressive eye condition that affects 128 million Americans, or nearly half of the U.S. adult population.
“We are pleased to be able to bring this first-of-its-kind treatment to market sooner than expected for the millions of Americans with presbyopia who may benefit from it,” said Jag Dosanjh, a senior vice president for Allergan, an AbbVie company.
“Many Americans deal with presbyopia, which typically begins around age 40, by relying on reading glasses or resorting to work-arounds like zooming in on their digital devices to see up close. As an optometrist who also has presbyopia, I’m personally and professionally excited to try Vuity for myself, as well as offer it to my patients with age-related blurry near vision,” said optometrist Dr. Selina McGee, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Vuity is an optimized formulation of pilocarpine, an established eye care therapeutic delivered with proprietary pHast technology, which allows the drop to rapidly adjust to the physiologic pH of the tear film. This was studied in simulated tear film, and the clinical significance is unknown. Vuity uses the eye’s own ability to reduce pupil size, improving near and intermediate vision while maintaining distance vision.
The FDA approval of Vuity in October 2021 was based on data from two pivotal phase 3 clinical studies, which evaluated the efficacy, safety and tolerability of VUITY using a total of 750 participants aged 40 to 55 years old with presbyopia, randomized in the two studies in a one-to-one ratio to either Vuity or placebo.
One of the trial participants, Toni Wright, said, “It has become almost impossible to see clearly up close unless I wear my readers. I’m so excited this has now been approved and available as a treatment.”
Participants were instructed to administer one drop of VUITY or placebo once daily in each eye.
Both studies met their primary endpoints with a statistically significant proportion of participants treated with Vuity gaining three lines (the ability to read three additional lines on a reading chart) or more in mesopic (in low light), high contrast, binocular Distance Corrected Near Visual Acuity, without losing more than 1 line (5 letters) of Corrected Distance Visual Acuity at day 30, hour 3, versus placebo.
The new medicine takes effect in about 15 minutes, with one drop on each eye providing sharper vision for six to 10 hours, according to the company. The drops are for mild to intermediate cases and are less effective after age 65, as eyes age. Users may also have temporary difficulty in adjusting focus between objects near and far.
There were no serious adverse events observed in any participants treated with VUITY in either clinical study. The most common side effects occurring at a frequency of >5% were mild headaches and eye redness, reports the company in a statement.
Not typically covered by health or vision insurance, it costs around $76-$86 for a 30-day supply, depending on your pharmacy.

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March is School Music Month. It's time to celebrate! Be sure to publicize the learning activities happening in your music classroom. Real learning is happening here.
8 Reasons to Use Camp Songs in the Elementary Music Classroom Provide a positive musical experience and encourage the appreciation of music by balancing and integrating learning with high energy camp songs and games.
Do you need some fun activities for your elementary music class? These favorite elementary music lessons highlight Black History Month and more!
TpT site-wide sales only occur a few times a year. Check out these tips to help you get the most value for your students in your classroom.
Guided music reading helps students develop a systematic method of reading music. By embedding directions into lessons, busy teachers never miss a step.
Learn Music Rules | Orff Activities Learning rules and procedures is vital to establish a positive classroom climate. Why not set your rules to rhythm patterns? Then you can learn and practice them with Orff-style activities. Check out this blog post with detailed directions. Are you strapped for time? Do you need FREE Music Rule … Continue reading Back to School Elementary Music Lessons
Start the year on a positive note. Music Mixer Activities get students singing, moving, and interacting positively with each other on day 1.
Children of different ages are not maturationally ready for the same activities, so HOW do you create music activities for grades K-5? Check it out.
Making an ocean drum is a simple and fun project that can be accomplished in one class session. Ocean drums are very easy to make and play. They create a perfect accompaniment for any song about the sea. This activity makes a great group or individual project. Have students experiment with with various materials to … Continue reading Making an Ocean Drum | Elementary Music Project
Teaching improvisation in elementary music doesn’t have to be hard for teachers or scary for students. These hints make it a fun process for all.
Music Black History music lessons are natural extension to teach about civil rights. Orff instruments create fresh versions of authentic spirituals.
Teachers & students will love these awesome Boom Task Cards in elementary music classroom. Lessons are more like play with melody & rhythm games.
Boom task cards in elementary music can be an important tool in developing music literacy. Check out this post with links to a FREE rhythm set.
Homework in elementary music classes? Yes, but not traditional homework. Sharing what students learned extends learning at home & builds music advocacy.
Learning to read rhythm patterns in the elementary music classroom will be fun for your K-5 students with these awesome ideas & teaching techniques.


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Actor David McCallum, who rose to fame in the 1960s series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and later became known for his role as the eccentric medical examiner in “NCIS,” has died at the age of 90.
McCallum passed away on Monday from natural causes while surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, according to a statement from CBS.
“Dvid was a talented actor and author, and beloved by many around the world. He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours of film and television that he leaves behind,” said CBS.
Born in Scotland, McCallum had a successful career appearing in films such as “A Night to Remember,” “The Great Escape,” and “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” However, it was his role in “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” that made him a household name in the mid-1960s.
The success of the James Bond books and films at the time led to a surge in secret agent-themed shows, and Ian Fleming, the creator of Bond, contributed some ideas to the development of “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”

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The purpose of this primary standard is to eliminate or minimise the risks of significant environmental harm as a result of the installation and operation of temporary waterway structures. Temporary waterway structures include all temporary structures used for construction of permanent works that are installed withing waterways. The definition of waterways varies with each State jurisdiction, but at a minimum this includes works between the high watermarks of the waterway. Note that some jurisdictions specify the distance from the top of the bank and include the riparian zone.
This primary standard also applies to ephemeral waterways. A risk based approach, which is to be documented as a risk assessment, may be taken for lower class ephemeral waterways and where simple, short term temporary structures (to be in place for less than 1 month) are proposed.
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There is evidence that drinking red wine may provide health benefits. If you don’t drink, health experts don’t recommend that you start drinking alcohol. But if you enjoy alcohol in moderation, red wine is worth considering. Red wine contains powerful antioxidants and many sources claim that drinking it has health benefits. However, drinking too much red wine can cause health problems.
Red wine has been part of social, religious and cultural events for centuries. In the past, people have speculated that red wine has health benefits, especially alongside a balanced diet.
In recent years, science has indicated that there may be some truth to these claims.
Although there are no official recommendations around these benefits, a 2018 study notes that drinking red wine in moderation has positive links with:
- heart disease
- certain types of cancer
- Type 2 diabetes
It is often said that red wine is healthier than white wine. The reason is because of the grape skins. Before most white wines are fermented, the skins are separated from the fruit puree and juice. With red wine, the skins remain throughout the fermentation process. Since many of the antioxidants in grapes are found in the skin, red wine contains more antioxidants than white wine.
Antioxidants are important for maintaining good health because they protect your cells from damage. The antioxidants found in wine are polyphenols, which are compounds found in plants. You may also hear some of them called flavonoids. One flavonoid that scientists are interested in is resveratrol, but red wine contains others.
A serving of red wine is about five ounces or about 150 ml. The nutritional value may vary slightly depending on the variety. On average, a serving of red wine contains:
- Calories: 125 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Sugar: 1 gram
Red wine also contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals, including:
Benefits of red wine
Enjoying a glass of antioxidant-rich red wine can do more than just help you relax after a long day and make dinner more delicious. To answer the age-old question of whether or not red wine is actually good for you, here’s what a dietitian and the latest research has to say about the known health benefits of drinking red wine, and how it works. can potentially impact your overall well-being.
- It improves heart health.
One of the most famous benefits of red wine is its ability to potentially improve heart health. Consumption of polyphenol-rich foods and beverages, such as red wine, has long been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Red wine has the power to protect the lining of blood vessels in the heart while boosting HDL, or “good” cholesterol, which helps your body eliminate bad cholesterol. (Bad cholesterol can significantly increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.) “Drinking wine can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol,” Stevens says. “[High LDL] can cause damage to arteries.
Resveratrol, a polyphenol in red wine, may reduce cancer risk, but this effect has appeared primarily in the lab and not in human studies. Some researchers say that red wine does not contain enough resveratrol to be effective. Still, those who drink red wine showed a lower risk of colon cancer and prostate cancer. It is possible that the reduced risk is due to other compounds in the red wine.
One study showed that light to moderate drinking may reduce the risk of dementia, but no type of alcohol was superior to others in producing this effect. Some research has indicated that small doses of alcohol can have a beneficial effect on the heart and circulatory system.
Some studies show that moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women. In one study, wine reduced the risk of diabetes in both men and women. Men who drank heavily, and even those who drank 1-3 days a week, had an increased risk of diabetes.
Negative health effects of drinking too much alcohol
While a moderate amount of red wine can have health benefits, excessive alcohol consumption can have devastating health effects.
- Alcohol addiction: Drinking alcohol regularly can get out of control and lead to alcoholism.
- liver cirrhosis: When more than 30 grams of alcohol (about 2 to 3 glasses of wine) are consumed each day, the risk of developing liver disease increases. End-stage liver disease, called cirrhosis, is life-threatening.
- Increased risk of depression: Heavy drinkers are at a much higher risk of depression than moderate drinkers or non-drinkers.
The French paradox
Red wine is often considered responsible for the “French paradox”.
This sentence refers to the observation that the French have low rates of heart disease, despite a high consumption of saturated fats and cholesterol.
Some experts believed that red wine was the food agent protecting the French population from the harm of these nutrients.
However, new studies have shown that dietary cholesterol and saturated fat do not cause heart disease when consumed in reasonable amounts.
The real reason for the good health of the French is probably the fact that they eat more whole foods and lead overall healthier lives.
NOTE: The information in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical or health advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or health goals.
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Has the cold weather confined you to your tiny apartment? Although you may make brief trips to the gym to ogle buff guys, you find yourself desperately needing to escape the anxiety cloud looming over you. In the mornings, as you prepare to venture into the frozen wasteland of the city and try to wash away an expression of dread, the warm splash of water across your face floods your mind with thoughts of waves crashing on a sunny beach. So you pull out your phone and book the first flight to Puerto Vallarta.
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CARROLLTON, Ky.-Virginia Tabitha Webster Wilson Thompson, 83, of Carrollton died, Monday, March 17, 2014.
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Mrs. Thompson was born March 25, 1930, in English, Ky. to James Roy and Mary Cecil Breeden Webster. She was a grocery clerk and a factory worker. She was a member of the Gospel Baptist Church of Carrollton.
Survivors include her two children, Loretta Wilson Hicks and Ralph Wayne Thompson of Carrollton; five grandchildren, Lorie Hicks, Jennifer Carmer, Matthew Hicks, Alisha Thompson and Anthony Thompson; six great grandchildren, Austin Hicks, Connor Holcomb, Cayden Carmer, Chloe Carmer, Dayson Patrick and Trenton William Garrett; two sisters, Ethel Goff of Verona, Ky. and Wilma Skaggs of Carrollton; three nieces, Beverly Roy, Debbie Skirvin of Carrollton and Robin Poland of Verona; three nephews, James Wilson of Carrollton, Maxie Moore of Campbellsburg and Milton Goff of Verona. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George O. Wilson; and her second husband, Ralph E. Thompson; a sister Mary K. Wilson; and her parents.
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Nerve pain, termed as neuralgia is a painful symptom, which is indicative of a number of health conditions. Such pain can interfere with routine activities, such as walking around and the affected person may feel tingling or burn-like sensation along with numbness and dizziness. Some of the causes that lead to nerve pain include inflamed or damaged tissues (resulting form trauma), diabetes mellitus, infections such as syphilis, shingles or deficiency of vitamins.
Other then medication, physical therapy or surgical treatments, there are a handful of natural herbs that can also be used for treating this frustrating, discomfort causing condition.
Trusted Herbs For Nerve Pain
Capsicum Annum, also known as Cayenne is a recommended herb for pain in both, muscles and nerves. The chief ingredient in this perennial herb is a chemical known as capsaicin. According to herbalists, its application to the skin works by desensitizing the affected (or inflamed) nerve endings on a short-term basis, ranging from a couple of hours to days.
This is one of the reasons why this herb is useful for controlling nerve related pain, commonly seen in shingles.
Jamaican dogwood treats neuropathic pain, sleeplessness, mental anxiety and migraines. It does so because the herb can control inflammation and painful, spasmodic activity, which further educes pain in the inflamed nerves.
Close and careful medical supervision is advisable as Jamaican dogwood is associated with a number of side effects. To prepare tea, boil half to one teaspoon of the dried herb in water, steep and strain the infusion. Drink the herbal infusion at least thrice every day.
The flowering herb, commonly known as Evening star or night willow herb may aid in reducing neuropathic pain in the extremities (arms and legs). The oil extracted from the small seeds of this herb is utilized for a vast number of conditions and has been found to be effective in treating nerve pain, particularly in diabetics. Other than pain, the herbal oil extract works in relieving numbness and tingling triggered by damaged caused to the nerves. Approximately 5-10 drops of the oil can be added to 25 ml of carrier oil; for example almond oil.
The resultant oil mix must be massaged onto the affected sites. Other alternatives include it’s use in the form of a topical compress, tincture extract or herbal ointment. To avoid unwanted drug interactions, consult a doctor before using the herb.
Another natural herb that can be of assistance in controlling and alleviating nerve pain (of chronic nature) is Meadowsweet. Also known as Dropwort or Filipendula ulmaria, this herb works as a strong anti-inflammatory herb with pain alleviating ability; also as a herbal astringent.
Due to the presence of chemicals, such as salicylates the herb decreases the pain experienced due to nerve problems. If you are allergic towards salicylates, do not make use of this herb.
Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa works similar to an opiate and brings about adequate relief from nerve pain. The leaves of this herb can either be chewed or used for brewing tea. It’s consumption induces relaxation and controls pain. However, do not use Kratom of if the person has a history of either mental depression or substance abuse.

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Acetylcholine released by the parasympathetic nerves is thought to act primarily on endothelial cells to release a second nonadrenergic-noncholinergic carrier of the signal that relaxes the trabecular smooth muscle. Nitric oxide released by the endothelial cells, and possibly also of neural origin, is currently thought to be the leading of several candidates as this nonadrenergic-noncholinergic transmitter; but this has not yet been conclusively demonstrated to the exclusion of other potentially important substances (e.g., vasoactive intestinal polypeptide). The relaxing effect of nitric oxide on the trabecular smooth muscle may be mediated through its stimulation of guanylate cyclase and the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which would then function as a second messenger in this system.
Penile prostheses are very effective, and most patients who have a prosthesis placed are satisfied with the prosthesis. However, placement of a prosthesis causes scarring of the tissue within the corpora cavernosa, and if the prosthesis requires removal, other forms of therapy, except for the vacuum device, are often not effective. Thus, most physicians reserve placement of a prosthesis for men who have tried and failed or have contraindications to other therapies.
The symptoms of erectile dysfunction include difficulty achieving an erection, trouble maintaining an erection, and a reduced interest in sex. Because male sexual arousal is a fairly complex process, it can sometimes be difficult to identify a specific cause. Arousal starts in the brain but it also involves the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels and can be impacted by hormones and emotions. If a problem develops with any of these things, erectile dysfunction could be the consequence.
A device involving a plastic cylinder and pump is used to make blood rush to your penis, enlarging it in a similar way to an instant erection. When you remove the pump, the erection is sustained by slipping a tension ring around the base of the penis. Sounds awful. I don't think you will tell your partner to "please hold on for 20 minutes, I need to put my vacuum pump on to get erect" or "how to get an erection without that magic pump?"
All studies demonstrate a strong association with age, even when data are adjusted for the confounding effects of other risk factors. The independent association with aging suggests that vascular changes in the arteries and sinusoids of the corpora cavernosa, similar to those found elsewhere in the body, are contributing factors. Other risk factors associated with aging include depression, sleep apnea, and low HDL levels.
An analysis of 14 studies involving more than 90,000 patients with ED confirmed the relation between ED and an increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality.  Compared with patients without ED, those with ED had a 44% increased risk of cardiovascular events, a 25% increased risk of all-cause mortality, a 62% increased risk of MI, and a 39% increased risk of cerebrovascular events. Treatment of ED, either through lifestyle interventions or by pharmacologic means, may improve prognosis and reduce risk.
Infection is a concern after placement of a prosthesis and is a reported complication in 8%-20% of men undergoing placement of a penile prosthesis. If a prosthesis becomes infected (redness, pain, and swelling of the penis and sometimes purulent drainage are signs of infection), the prosthesis must be removed. Depending on the timing and severity of the infection and your surgeon's preference, the area can be irrigated extensively with antibiotic solutions and a new prosthesis placed at the same time or removal of the infected prosthesis and an attempt to place a new prosthesis made at a later time when the infection is totally cleared.
However, men are affected psychologically when it comes to achieving erections. For instance, if a man is with a woman for the first time, or even before he feels comfortable with her, he may suffer from performance anxiety. In such a situation, his mind and body are both saying yes, but then they become out of sync. The body is then saying yes, but the mind is filled with question. “Will I be able to perform?” “How long will I last?” “Am I big enough to satisfy her?” “Is she looking at that mole on my stomach?” All kinds of questions may be going through a man’s mind upon getting in bed, and these can be distracting, they can lead to self-doubt, and therefore, failure to achieve or maintain an erection.
I am a woman who is currently in menopause. My sex drive has increased and i believe that it can equate to a teenage boy. My s.o. has erection dissatification. He can not penetrate. He prefers oral. He will become erect and orgasm. He works very hard to please me but sometimes I want intercourse. It makes me feel like he isnt attracted to me. I have been with him for quite some time and believe he has always had this problem. I dont understand why. I understand when you say that your wife has no interest. It can be hurtful.
Men who wear tight underwear may also experience the same problems. Because of the constriction, feeling may be lost, and even if unnoticed actively, the brain will notice. This is part of the complication with erectile dysfunction between the brain and the body. While you may be in the mood, if the proper electrical signals are not sent back and forth, nothing will happen.
In men of all ages, erectile failure may diminish willingness to initiate sexual relationships because of fear of inadequate sexual performance or rejection. Because males, especially older males, are particularly sensitive to the social support of intimate relationships, withdrawal from these relationships because of such fears may have a negative effect on their overall health.
A vacuum erection device helps draw blood into the penis by applying negative pressure. This type of device is sometimes referred to as penis pump and may be used just prior to sexual intercourse. Several types of FDA approved vacuum therapy devices are available with a doctor's prescription. When pharmacological methods fail, a purpose-designed external vacuum pump can be used to attain erection, with a separate compression ring fitted to the penis to maintain it. These pumps should be distinguished from other penis pumps (supplied without compression rings) which, rather than being used for temporary treatment of impotence, are claimed to increase penis length if used frequently, or vibrate as an aid to masturbation. More drastically, inflatable or rigid penile implants may be fitted surgically.
If you have been having ED for more than two months, you should see a doctor to find the cause. To detect the cause of ED, your doctor will take a history of when you started to have problems with erections and sex drive, illnesses or injuries that could cause ED, and any recent physical or emotional changes in your life. You also will need to review all the medications you take. The evaluation most often includes a physical exam.
Over the past century, Western culture has become more focused on working, working out, working on this and that, and eating right that so many Americans are stressed and … quite simply … overworked. Stress is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction as it takes away focus. When a man is intent on being intimate with his wife, thoughts of deadlines, paychecks, and bills may creep into his mind. This can lead to difficulties achieving or maintaining an erection, and unfortunately, this only leads to more stress, anxiety, and depression within a marriage.
The time the dose should be taken and how long the effects last depend on the medication used. The most common side effect of these medications is a headache. However, there is a potential for certain dangerous drug interactions. Anyone prescribed this medication must let his doctor know about any medications he's on, and especially if he's taking nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin spray, nitroglycerin pills, or nitroglycerin patch) for heart problems.
Normal Male Sexual Ageing is ignored by health care professionals. There is never a clear discussion. The best that happens is that when it happens, instead of Male Sexual Decline being a known factor that should be quantified for each individual male by regular testing and awareness, the health care professional says, "Oh. This is normal.You can do other things and still keep sex enjoyable".
Appallingly little is known about the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in the United States and how this prevalence varies according to individual characteristics (age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and concomitant diseases and conditions). Data on erectile dysfunction available from the 1940's applied to the present U.S. male population produce an estimate of erectile dysfunction prevalence of 7 million.
Hypogonadism may be suggested by the patient's general appearance. If testosterone deficiency antedates puberty, as in Klinefelter's syndrome, eunuchoid proportions—defined as an arm span 5 cm or more in excess of height, or a sole-to-pubis length exceeding crown-to-pubis length by more than 2 cm—may be present. In postpubertal males whose testosterone levels are markedly depressed, the secondary sexual characteristics may become atrophic. Testicles less than 4 cm in length or a prostate gland that is smaller than expected may be the only clues on physical examination to a pituitary tumor with secondary hypogonadism.
Performance anxiety can be another cause of impotence. If a person wasn’t able to achieve an erection in the past, he may fear he won’t be able to achieve an erection in the future. A person may also find he can’t achieve an erection with a certain partner. Someone with ED related to performance anxiety may be able to have full erections when masturbating or when sleeping, yet he isn’t able to maintain an erection during intercourse.
Sexual dysfunction and ED become more common as men age. The percentage of complete ED increases from 5% to 15% as age increases from 40 to 70 years. But this does not mean growing older is the end of your sex life. ED can be treated at any age. Also, ED may be more common in Hispanic men and in those with a history of diabetes, obesity, smoking, and hypertension. Research shows that African-American men sought medical care for ED twice the rate of other racial groups.