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The coaching search appears to be over. While Vlade Divac and the Kings took their time assembling a wide variety of candidates, it appears they may have gotten the person they were after all along in former Memphis coach Dave Joerger. The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Joerger and the Kings have agreed in principle to a deal that will make him the next head coach of the Kings. The deal is reportedly 4 years, $16 million with the 4th year being a team option.
The Kings wasted no time securing Joerger as soon as he was let go from the Grizzlies on Friday. They sent a private jet to go pick him up for a meeting on Sunday, and today he met with ownership to discuss the terms of a deal. The Kings managed to close this very quickly before he could interview for any of the other coaching openings, although it should be noted that Joerger did seem to be interested in the Kings job in particular.
Joerger spent his entire NBA coaching career with the Memphis Grizzlies, serving 6 years as an assistant before assuming the head role for the last 3 seasons in which he led the Grizzlies to a 147-99 overall record and 3 playoff appearances. He now takes over a Kings team that just won 30+ games for the first time since 2008 and hasn't reached the playoffs in a decade. He's got his work cut out for him, we'll see if he's up to the task.
Welcome to the team, Coach Joerger.
The Kings have issued a press release on Joerger's hiring. A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am.
Sacramento Kings Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Vlade Divac today named Dave Joerger as the team's new head coach. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"I am thrilled to welcome Dave to the Sacramento Kings," said Divac. "He is a strong and passionate leader with a proven track record of producing results. Dave shares our focus on creating a long-term culture of winning and I look forward to a bright future ahead for the Kings with his leadership on the court."
Joerger joins the Kings after spending the previous three years as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, where he accrued a 147-99 regular season mark (.598) and guided the franchise to postseason berths in each of his seasons at the helm. Following three straight 50-win campaigns for the first time in club history (2012-13 thru 2014-15), two under Joerger, Memphis again qualified for the playoffs even after injuries forced the team to dress a league-record 28 players last season. Until then, no NBA team had reached the playoffs utilizing 24 or more athletes on its roster in a single season.
Prior to entering the NBA ranks, Joerger won accolades as one of the most successful minor league coaches in history, piloting five teams to championships in three different basketball leagues from 2000-07. Demonstrating strong player development skills, Joerger sent 18 of his players to the NBA during his time in the minor leagues. By the time he was hired by the Grizzlies as an assistant coach in 2007, Joerger had collected titles in the NBA Development League, CBA (Continental Basketball Association) and IBL (International Basketball League).
A Moorhead State alumnus, Joerger played collegiate basketball and then joined the Dakota Wizards of the IBL as the team's general manager before entering the coaching ranks in 2000. He and his wife, Kara, are the parents of two daughters, Alli and Kiana.

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By Jacob McDonald
MORTON Stanley Park will be hosting another free festival next month, taking in Redditch’s 95-acre park.
On August 19 and 20 the event, organised by Redditch Borough Council, is open to the whole community and the lineup has just been announced.
Beginning at 1pm each day exciting acts including main stage headliners Big Wolf Band, reggae artist Jeremiah Ferrari, and Bewdley’s Arcadia Roots, will take to the stage to entertain the crowds with their different musical styles.
Featuring 37 local acts across two days and two stages, the festival will also invite Zoe Green Band, Pig-Man and the Rubber Band, and the Emma Jonson Quartet to complete the headline acts.
Festival stalls, classic street food and drink, rides and Saturday’s firework finale will all feature at the family friendly festival.
Expanding from last year, the festival promises to be bigger and better with a new acoustic tent and a featured DJ tent by Locked In Radio that will broaden the range of music on offer.
Councillor Pat Witherspoon, Redditch Borough Council’s portfolio holder for Leisure, said: “This year’s festival is bound to go with a bang – and not only because of the new fireworks display. There’s always entertainment for everyone at Morton Stanley, from the Saturday night bands to the family and community events that bring people together during the day.”
For more information call 01527 534030, or visit www.redditchbc.gov.uk/ events to see the full line up.

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An article from University of Oslo
Sugar molecules blow the whistle on breast cancer
Sugar molecules in the body play a far more important part in the development of breast cancer than was previously believed.
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University of Oslo
There are sugar molecules in every cell of the body. But they change early and drastically in the course of cancer.
"If we manage to detect the tiny change that occurs in sugar molecules, we may be able to discover the transition to disease at an early stage", says research student Ivan Potapenko.
He has studied how a special type of sugar molecule can help to reveal when cancer is in the offing. A new twist to a well-known method provides detailed information about the behaviour of the molecules.
"Our goal has been to improve the diagnosis of breast cancer", says Potapenko.
Change heralds disease
The tiny sugar molecules, known technically as glycans, are interesting micro-objects. Because they change so early in the preliminary stages of cancer, they are excellent whistle-blowers on the cancer that is trying to gain a foothold.
2800 women receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in Norway each year, and each year 700 women die of the disease. As a woman, you have an eight per cent risk of developing breast cancer before you turn 75.
"Although the treatment is good, there is still a great deal to be gained by tailoring it even more closely to the individual patient. One way of doing this is by making a more detailed subdivision and risk classification. Early and more precise diagnosis is also needed", says Potapenko.
Changes at different times
Scientists have known for a long time that these sugar molecules change in the presence of cancer. The problem is that it is difficult to measure these changes.
Different sugar molecules change at different times in the course of the disease.
This knowledge may be very valuable.
"We can use the changes that occur early for diagnostic purposes, or for developing vaccines. The changes that occur late can be used in treatment", says Potapenko.
"We also saw that some genes correlated with survival. These can be used as prognostic markers, which we badly need."
A lump - what now?
There are different types of breast cancer. Some are fairly mild, others very aggressive. The cancer type has a bearing not only on the choice of treatment method, but also on when it is necessary to intervene.
Some patients are at an intermediate stage. They have not developed cancer, but cell changes have been detected. It is difficult to give these patients a prognosis at present. What are doctors actually supposed to do if a patient feels a lump in her breast?
"We see that it is not cancer, but the precursor to cancer. Should we wait and see? If we do, there is a risk that cancer will develop. But if we remove the breast, we inflict both physical and mental harm on the woman - and perhaps unnecessarily, if the cell changes are later found to be of a type that is highly unlikely to progress to cancer. So it's a dilemma", says Potapenko.
Maybe the dataset from the study will show us the way to go.
"We were able to use gene signatures to distinguish between women with a good and a poor prognosis. It is difficult to do this with the clinical methods in use today. In the future it will be possible to use this information to optimise personally tailored treatment for breast cancer patients", explains Potapenko.
Detour yields new knowledge
"We wanted to look at the genetic basis of glycan synthesis and the process whereby the sugar molecules are placed on the cells", says Potapenko.
Inside cells, various proteins are produced to which sugar molecules become attached. It is possible to measure the sugar molecules directly, but it is extremely complicated. The solution may be to take a little detour - and look at enzymes that synthesise sugar molecules and attach them to proteins.
"We chose an indirect way of measuring the sugar molecules", explains Potapenko.
"We measured the level of the genetic material that is translated into enzymes. We selected only the genes that we wanted to study. This has never been done before on such a large scale.
Potapenko and his colleagues selected relevant genes. Then they measured the levels of the genetic material in patients with breast cancer, healthy persons and persons who had not yet developed cancer, but were at a precursor stage of cell changes. Thus it was possible to analyse the level of the selected genes from healthy to borderline to malignant.
"We saw that many of the changes occurred as soon as the genes were differently expressed. At the same time, we found that these genes showed altered expression at a number of different times during the period between healthy and diseased. In the future we will be able to use this knowledge to develop new methods for earlier diagnosis and treatment" says Potapenko.

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Considering that most of us spend a great deal of time admiring our lawns, it’s surprising that so many of us are clueless when it comes to properly fertilizing them. If your grass is looking less than stellar, chances are you’re not following these simple tips on how to care for your lawn!
Tip #1: Get a soil test
Getting a soil test is the first thing you should do before you start treating your lawn. This will tell you what kinds of nutrients your soil is deficient in, as well as which manure will be most beneficial for your yard if you apply it. A soil test kit can be purchased at your neighborhood gardening store or through the county extension office in your county.
Why is it necessary to do so?
The main reason is that most of us are not familiar with the different types of soil and what they need in order to have a healthy lawn. By getting a soil test, you will know exactly which to use and how much of it to apply.
Tip #2: Choose the right product.
Once you know what kind to use, it’s important to choose the right one for your lawn. If you’re using a chemical, be sure to follow the instructions on the package carefully. Overfertilizing can damage your grass and even kill it!
If you’re using organic, such as compost, be sure to apply it evenly. You can use a spreader to help with this.
Here’s a list of different types of fertilizer and what they’re best for:
- Chemical: They come in both granular and liquid forms and are easy to find at your local gardening store.
- Organic: These include things like compost, manure, and bone meal. They’re great for adding nutrients to the soil, but can be harder to spread evenly.
- Slow-release: This type releases nutrients slowly, so you don’t have to apply them as often. It’s a good choice for busy people who don’t want to worry about applying it every week.
Tip #3: Fertilize at the right time
When it comes to fertilizing, timing is of the utmost importance. When applied too soon in the growing season, it might actually cause more harm than help to the plant it is being applied to. After the grass has completed its growth cycle for the year, the fall is the optimal time to apply it to the lawn. You might also want to seek help from professionals such as Heroes Lawn Care when it comes to lawn care and maintenance. They provide top-notch services and will surely help you achieve the yard of your dreams.
Tip #4: Water it thoroughly.
After you fertilize your lawn, it’s important to water it thoroughly. This will help it to reach the roots of the grass, where it can do the most good. It is important not to overwater, though, as this can also damage the grass.
You should schedule your watering so that it gets at least 1 inch of water per week. If it’s been particularly hot or dry, you may need to water more often. To do this, you can either water for a longer period of time or use a sprinkler system.
Tip #5: Mow your lawn
Mowing is not only good for its appearance, but it also helps to fertilize it. When you mow, the grass clippings that are left behind act as a natural fertilizer. They help to add nutrients to the soil and keep it healthy.
Tip #6: Aerate your lawn
Aeration helps to improve drainage and allows the fertilizer to reach the roots of the grass. It also helps to reduce compaction, which can damage the grass. You can either aerate it yourself with a special tool or hire a professional to do it.
Tip #7: Overseed your lawn
Overseeding is a terrific technique to maintain the density and vitality of the soil, which brings us to our last point. The technique of sowing new grass seed in an already established yard is referred to as overseeding. This works to fill up any gaps and make them thicker overall.
You might think that you don’t need to care for your yard if it’s already healthy. But even if it looks good, it might not be getting all the nutrients it needs. A soil test can help you figure out what your yard is lacking and which will be best for it. By following these tips, you can keep your yard looking its best all year long!
Always keep in mind that too much of anything can be bad. The same goes for fertilizers. Be careful not to overdo it! If you have any questions, be sure to ask a professional at your local gardening store. They will be able to help you choose the right fertilizer and give you more tips on how to keep it healthy.

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Josh Waitzkin was a child prodigy chess player, and an international In The Art of Learning, which is part memoir, part instructional book. The Art of Learning has ratings and reviews. V. said: Clearly as a Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure. The Art of Learning summary. In-depth, chapter-by-chapter summary of The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin.
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After years of following you and changing my life with subtle changes that have lead me to leave my job, start my own business, close it down, move to a new country, I can say I love this book. I never went through the developmental stage of crawling. Jan 12, Reya Kempley rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I’m being meaner than I should be. Those of us asking about the Audible version are talking specifically about http: Learning chess in reverse?
What does essence really mean anyway? If so, when is it going to be released?
The Art of Learning: The Tool of Choice for Top Athletes, Traders, and Creatives
He explains in clear detail how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning is what separates success from failure. Really enjoying the book club! Can there be a business where I can order an audio version of a book of my choice?
It is rarely a mysterious technique that drives us to the top, but rather a joosh mastery of what may well be a basic skill set. Jul 31, Manan rated it it was amazing. I believe movement based learning is essential. His intimate familiarity and awareness with his pursuit pf chess and push hands was a bit of a wake up call. Chad, thank you for such a wonderfully thoughtful comment!
He can do things that truly seem super human and teach it. His Art of Learning is fantastic. The only drawbacks I found were that a lot of very important points are not highlighted enough, they are somewhat subtle.
This is a good challenge because tetris is a simple game whereas something like chess requires essentially reprogramming your brain in order to be optimized for chess. Lovely book, very much down my alley. You have to quit your day job and go apprentice. Eventually the foundation is so deeply internalized that it is no longer consciously considered, but is lived. Khuram Dhanani, I had the same experience as you, except in the audio version. His writing style is very clear, admirably unfussy and reader-focussed, and his personality comes through well since he doesn’t hold any grudges or glorify his own achievements beyond what they meant for him personally.
The breathe is very powerful and is something I would like to explore further.
Also not knowing much about chess will hinder your understanding of his examples. AS you get older — fear of injury, falls are humiliating.
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking shop with Rick Maue. I particularly liked his theory of “slowing down time” by increasing the number of frames of one’s observation. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind as a teenager when his father’s wsitzkin “Searching for Bobby Fischer” was made into a major motion picture. The Internal and External worlds, I think Josh is more a master at than his ability to be present, and is indicative in the naming of the book.
Thanks, Nathan Like Like. I really truly appreciate everything you, your a leader by both example and words. Any way we could find that joy of learning learing wrestling with obstacles was blessed by them. I remember sitting on a Bermuda cliff one stormy afternoon, watching waves pound into the rocks. I progressed quickly after college, moving from my initial job where I made only 21K to one where I was making 6 figures.
The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence by Josh Waitzkin
Well, after reading about his work for over a year, I sought out one of his closest students — Pearning Baniel. I didn’t find Waitzkin’s ‘methodology’ to be anything new. Dec 24, Ioana rated it it was amazing. He is successful because of this approach he has learned, trusted and learnint with care. Just Yesterday I was going through the book and all the notes I took and today I found your blog. I just pumped up Part 3 in my head a bunch and was a little deflated. Since I decided to write this book, I have analyzed myself, taken my knowledge apart, and rigorously investigated my own experience.

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Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts
The Minnesota Vikings have waived kicker/punter prospect Kaare Vedvik, just three weeks after they acquired him in a trade for a fifth-round draft pick.
Rams Preview Capsule
LOS ANGELES RAMS (15-4)
New faces: S Eric Weddle, LB Clay Matthews, QB Blake Bortles, S Taylor Rapp, DT Greg Gaines.
Key losses: DT Ndamukong Suh, C John Sullivan, OG Rodger Saffold, S...
Vikings top Seahawks 25-19 behind crisp preseason passing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pressure is on Minnesota's offense to improve, and a more productive passing attack will depend partially on a diversified group of targets for Kirk Cousins.
Vikings debut new offense in 34-25 preseason win over Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kirk Cousins enjoyed his first true taste of Minnesota's new offense — both from under center and watching from the sideline.
Vikings look good on offense in 34-25 win over Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kirk Cousins was flawless in his lone series in Minnesota's new offensive scheme, backup Sean Mannion delivered a scoring pass under a heavy rush, and the Vikings defeated New...
Vikings add QB Jake Browning among undrafted rookies
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with quarterback Jake Browning, who went undrafted after a record-setting career at Washington.
Vikings sign QB Sean Mannion, WR Jordan Taylor
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Sean Mannion and ex-Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor.
Rams sign former Jags QB Blake Bortles to back up Goff
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Blake Bortles has agreed to a one-year deal to become Jared Goff's backup with the Los Angeles Rams.
Free Agency-Rams Capsule
LOS ANGELES RAMS (15-4)
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DT Ndamukong Suh, S Lamarcus Joyner, OG Rodger Saffold, DE Dominique Easley, LB Matt Longacre, CB Sam Shields, DE Ethan Westbrooks, QB Sean...
NFL rushing leader Gurley inactive as Rams rest starters
NFL rushing leader Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams is inactive for Sunday's home regular-season finale against the San Francisco 49ers.
Gurley will finish the regular season with 1,305 yards rushing. Also resting for the playoffs are center John Sullivan, left tackle Andrew Whitworth and defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
Rams claim QB Allen from Jaguars, waive homegrown WR Spruce
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have claimed quarterback Brandon Allen off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Rams also waived receiver Nelson Spruce on Monday after reaching an injury settlement with the homegrown talent.
Allen spent last season as Jacksonville's third-string quarterback after getting drafted in the sixth round out of Arkansas, where he was a three-year starter. Allen is expected to be the Rams' third-string QB behind Jared Goff and Sean Mannion.
Chargers’ Williams reconnects with unlikely pro day partner
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — When Los Angeles Chargers receiver Tyrell Williams gets an opportunity, he makes the most of it.
It was true of his breakout season last year, when he had 69 receptions for 1,059 yards and seven touchdowns. It was true of his collegiate career at Western Oregon, attending the Division II program instead of walking on at Oregon State. And it was certainly true of his unlikely route to the Beavers' pro day in 2015.
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have signed veteran quarterback Dan Orlovsky.
The Rams announced the deal Wednesday while players began reporting to training camp at UC Irvine.
Orlovsky is the third quarterback on the Rams' roster. He is likely to compete with Sean Mannion for the backup job behind No. 1 draft pick Jared Goff.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have signed quarterback Aaron Murray.
The Rams announced the deal Thursday.
Murray is expected to be the Rams' third-string quarterback. He was a fifth-round pick by Kansas City in 2014, and he spent two seasons with the Chiefs before getting cut and finishing last season on Philadelphia's practice squad.
Rams: Goff to start vs SF after clearing concussion protocol
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Jared Goff is expected to start for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday after clearing the NFL's concussion protocol.
Interim coach John Fassel said Thursday that Goff will start for the Rams (4-10) against the San Francisco 49ers (1-13). Sean Mannion will replace Case Keenum as Goff's backup, the coach also announced.
#5. San Francisco 49ers (1-13) @ Los Angeles Rams (4-10)
Bing Predicts winner: Rams (58 percent)Opening line: LA -3Kickoff time: 4:25 p.m. EST (Saturday)This game is unwatchable for anyone who isn't a diehard 49ers or Rams fan. The Rams might be without Jared Goff after the rookie took a vicious hit from Richard Sherman in last week's 24-3 loss in Seattle. If Goff is unavailable, Sean Mannion would be next in line to start, and he'd get the chance to face the league's worst defense. For what it's worth, San Francisco blew out Los Angeles way back in Week 1 in a 28-0 win. Since then, the 49ers have lost 13 straight.
Rams could give QB Mannion a longer look
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean Mannion has only been active for one game this season for the Los Angeles Rams, as the backup quarterback in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
He could get back in the lineup Saturday — with a chance to start, too.
No. 1 pick Jared Goff will be Rams’ backup QB on Sunday
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff is one step closer to the field for the Los Angeles Rams.
The No. 1 overall draft pick will be the Rams' backup quarterback Sunday, putting him in uniform for the first time in his rookie season.
Coach Jeff Fisher made the announcement Friday after Los Angeles' final practice for its home opener against Seattle.
Goff, Rams lose 27-25 to Vikings in preseason finale
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Never mind Jared Goff's status as the first overall pick in the draft for Los Angeles.
For now, with a lot left to learn, he's the third-stringer.
Goff's first start of the preseason for the Rams featured two turnovers and one touchdown, as the Minnesota reserve running backs led a 27-25 victory by the Vikings on Thursday night.
Whicker: Rams get boosts from Tyler Higbee and Nelson Spruce, hope for better things from their receivers
LOS ANGELES - The Rams fans who have quietly endured these 22 years are a forgiving sort. They're also a forgetting sort. Somehow they blocked out the final, fruitless years that led up to the Rams' move to St. Louis.
They pretty much filled the Coliseum on Saturday, but before a lot of them parked and made it inside, the Cowboys' Lucky Whitehead was returning their opening kickoff for a touchdown. Yes, it's like they never left.
Rams slip past Cowboys in 1st game back in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dallas' Dez Bryant caught a 10-yard touchdown pass, but the Los Angeles Rams earned a win in their homecoming when Sean Mannion threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Green with 1:54 remaining for a 28-24 comeback over the Cowboys at the Coliseum on Saturday.
Bryant had two receptions for 28 yards, including a leaping catch on the sideline against cornerback Coty Sensabaugh for 18 yards. He played one series before leaving the game.
Overshadowed in QB race, Rams’ Sean Mannion still works to improve
IRVINE - Unless something goes very wrong for the Rams this season, Sean Mannion is not going to start at quarterback.
This is a team that has mortgaged its future for Cal's Jared Goff, trading away six premium draft picks in order to move up to the top of the 2016 NFL draft. It is a team that has been content to slow-play Goff's development, giving Case Keenum - a quintessential journeyman - the bulk of the first-team reps in training camp.
Two years ago, Pac-12 quarterbacks provided plenty of star power at the conference’s media days, which were held on a Hollywood movie studio lot.
Oregon’s eventual Heisman Trophy winner, Marcus Mariota, highlighted a group that also included California’s Jared Goff, UCLA’s Brett Hundley, USC’s Cody Kessler, Oregon State’s Sean Mannion, Arizona State’s Taylor Kelly and Washington State’s Connor Halliday.


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Back in July we posted that Verizon was going to expand their 4G LTE coverage to 102 total markets by bringing on 28 new markets, and today they are announcing the addition of 16 more by September 15th. Somehow ever, Verizon lost a market because they are now claiming their total market coverage will be at 117 instead of 118 which it should have been. The missing market? Not sure because they did not include the total markets covered in their press release, but suffice to say, someone got hosed in the deal or they just combined 2 markets last go around. In any case, Big Red is rolling out even more markets and I don’t think many will be complaining much about it.
Check out the Press release below for all the areas added in the Verizon 4G LTE rollout due to be completed by September 15th.
Verizon Wireless Brings Its 4G LTE Network To Central Illinois On September 15
SCHAUMBURG, IL — Verizon Wireless announced today that the company is launching the world’s first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana and Springfield, Ill., on Sept. 15. Already, Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network is available in 117 cities across the United States, covering more than 160 million Americans or half the U.S. population. With the new market launches, residents with 4G LTE devices in these areas will be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company’s 3G network. Verizon 4G LTE smartphones are twice as fast as any AT&T smartphone.
“We are proud to help lead customers across the Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana and Springfield areas into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community,” said T.J. Fox, president-Illinois/Wisconsin, Verizon Wireless. “Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come.”
Residents of Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana and Springfield can choose from an array of devices on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network including:
- Smartphones: Revolution™ by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and ThunderBolt™ by HTC
- Tablets: Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 with 4G LTE
- Notebooks and Netbooks: HP® Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment PC and Compaq™ Mini CQ10-688nr with built-in
- 4G LTE Hotspots: Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi™ 4510L and Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 Modems: Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L and Pantech UML290 USB Modem
Details on all of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE devices can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. Verizon Wireless introduced its 4G LTE network on Dec. 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and in just eight months expanded to cover more than half the U.S. population. The company plans to continue rapidly expanding its 4G LTE network and is on course to cover more than 185 million Americans by the end of 2011 and its entire 3G coverage area by the end of 2013.
As the first wireless company in the world to broadly deploy a large-scale 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless is committed to building its 4G LTE network with the same performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized, and in less than eight months since launch, has won numerous technology and consumer choice awards. Verizon Wireless’ consistent focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year. The company’s 700 MHz spectrum gives Verizon Wireless specific advantages with 4G LTE, including a contiguous, nationwide network license.
Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network.
Additional communities within the Bloomington/Normal area and surrounding suburbs to be covered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network include:
- Bloomington Heights
Additional communities within the Champaign/Urbana area and surrounding suburbs to be covered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network include:
- Lake of the Woods
- Sloan Station
- Wilbur Heights
Additional communities within the Springfield area and surrounding suburbs to be covered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network include:
- Clear Lake
- Devereux Heights
- Piper Glen
- Riddle Hill


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VANCOUVER ― Nathan Brown is back on home turf in Canada, joining Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim as executive chef. The Ontario native has arrived on Canada’s West Coast after a decade at top hotels and restaurants in Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Having been classically trained in French and Italian cuisine, Brown had the fundamentals to build a globally influenced repertoire, embracing the techniques of Middle Eastern, traditional Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines. “I have had the opportunity to create new and innovative dishes, work with different cultural cuisines, push the culinary envelope and most importantly, learn from the best,” explains Brown. “I look forward to sharing that with our young chefs at Fairmont Pacific Rim, ultimately to the delight and benefit of our guests.”
He arrives at Fairmont Pacific Rim from China, where he was executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street.

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Nobel winner in focus
Milwaukee filmmaker Holly Mosher explores the worldview, success and hope of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus in "Bonsai People: The Vision of Muhammad Yunus," showing at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. »Read Full Article
Over 200 cats competed this weekend in Waukesha at the Great Lakes Regional Pedigreed & Household Pet Cat Show. Here are some local and out-of-state title-bearing competitors.
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Health Secretary is too busy drawing up contigency plans for the strike, according to his deputy
Chief executive of new regulator tells conference that health service efficiency targets are 'unachieveable and, frankly, bloody stupid'
Mr Hunt has the lost the trust, the confidence and the respect of the medical profession
Junior doctors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
The ballot of 30,000 junior doctors is expected to vote convincingly in favour of strike action
With researchers linking 600 suicides to benefit cuts, George Osborne should protect welfare and the NHS over police
Every single acute trust in England is predicting a year-end deficit, compared with 77% last year
Men like me still feel ashamed to ask for help, and with NHS mental health services failing it’s no wonder
The Health Secretary’s tenure is under threat as he antagonises junior doctors in pursuit of his promised ‘seven-day’ health service
He warns patient safety would be put at risk if three planned walkouts next month go ahead
“Donate £15 toward my heart transplant and I'll send you a copy of my CT scan. Donate £50 and you'll be entered into a prize-draw to receive my new heart if I die on the operating table!”
Ministers say the NHS needs to make sure it is spending money on things that work
Some 37,000 beds will be lost due to care homes closing because of a growing shortfall in funding
In their refusal to end universal benefits for rich senior citizens, the Tories have been protecting the wrong sort of elderly
'It is highly unlikely that Rebecca would have died if she has been presented for medical care more than 24 hours before she collapsed'
Simon Stevens said negotiations on health funding for the next two years required 'considerably more progress'


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Understanding mechanical properties of pharmaceutical solids at the submicron scale can be very important to pharmaceutical research & development. In this paper, the hardness of individual particles of various pharmaceutical solids including sucrose, lactose, ascorbic acid, and ibuprofen was quantified using the atomic force microscopy (AFM) nanoindentation. Effects of data variation and indentation size or peak load on hardness are evaluated. The results show acceptable reproducibility and indicate that data variation may be primarily from the inhomogeneous nature of the samples. Different extents of indentation size or peak load effect on hardness were observed for the samples. With consideration of both data variation and indentation size effects, the hardness values of different samples were compared at similar contact depths or peak loads. The hardness ranked as: ascorbic acid>sucrose>lactose approximately ibuprofen, at contact depths from approximately 40 to 400 nm or peak loads ranging from approximately 16 to 70 microN. Additionally, the potential implication of particle hardness to compact hardness and tableting performance was discussed.


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Kyle Whittingham's sterling 9-1 record in bowl games with Utah is in jeopardy against in in the Foster Farms Bowl, where in is using two quarterbacks to press the Utes early. In 2004, head coach Urban Meyer took the job at Florida before the Utes went to the Fiesta Bowl.
- Running back Joe Williams earned offensive MVP honors in the game after rushing for 222 yards and a touchdown. True freshman quarterback. Tyler Huntley received significant playing time as he recorded his first collegiate touchdown. How fired up is Utah to play in this bowl game against a 6-6 in team in the middle of the week?
"I just had some sinus trouble and coughs", said Williams, who revealed that he got married a few weeks ago. Return specialist Kyle Fulks had the ball jarred loose on the opening kickoff. Against Utah, he had one of the highlights of the night with a 36-yard touchdown pass. The importance of both players to IU was showcased in the bowl game, with Scales making two sacks and recording three tackles for loss. With missed tackles and injuries piled atop their struggles, Utah's linebacking group was the most maligned position on defense. This marked Redding's second 1,000-yard season in a row. Phillips has a great leg and can make field goals 50+ (5-5 for his career) and Wishnowsky, the Ray Guy award victor for the best punter in the nation, is like an Australian heat seeking missile for dropping punts inside the 20.
A pair of Phillips field goals put the Utes ahead 23-17, but IN took a 24-23 lead with 10:10 left IN the fourth quarter on Devine Redding's 4-yard scoring run.
Mitch Wishnowsky let a punt get away from him, and IN used its favorable field position to it advantage.
The Pac-12 badly needed a dose of Joe Williams and Sack Lake City.
Utah recovered from a disastrous start to lead 17-7 early in the second quarter before the Hoosiers rallied to tie the score by halftime.
IN used a 53 yard pass play to bring itself to Utah's eight yard line, however, they could not make their way into the endzone, and they settled for a field goal to make the score 17-10. They clearly weren't. Utah was its own worst enemy in this contest, turning the ball over four times, including a fumble on the opening kickoff that allowed in to take a 7-0 lead right out of the gate. Whittingham said that everything will be evaluated as it is every year.
The third quarter was certainly quieter, with only a pair of Utah field goals on the scoreboard to give the Pac-12 squad a 23-17 advantage. IN has some question marks due to the coaching change, and Utah did not end the season well. Junior safety Marcus Williams made an interception, while sophomore Chase Hansen had three pass breakups and a fumble recovery. The 40-yard field goal Griffin Oakes attempted with five minutes remaining - a kick that would have put the Hoosiers ahead by four in the waning minutes - was hardly a chip shot. Redding fumbled the ball at the 5-yard line, killing the opportunity to take the lead. You saw it again on Wednesday against Utah - drops by receivers, poor throws by quarterback Richard Lagow, a running game that never fully materialized and the kinds of ineffectiveness that IU could ill afford against a better team like Utah.
Whittingham is now 10-1 in bowl game appearances as a head coach, and the Utes finished with a 9-4 record in 2016.
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WASHINGTON — Speaker Paul D. Ryan voiced his disagreement with President Trump’s decision to cut a debt limit deal with Democrats and cast doubt on his call to cut the corporate tax rate by more than half in an interview on Thursday with The New York Times.
The comments underscore the rift between the White House and the top House Republican at a time when they are pressing to reach several major legislative goals before the end of the year. However, Mr. Ryan said that he understood the president’s motivations.
“What the president didn’t want to do is have some partisan fight in the middle of the response to this,” Mr. Ryan said, referring to Hurricane Harvey. “He wanted to make sure we had a bipartisan moment.”
The remarks were Mr. Ryan’s first public comments on the matter since Mr. Trump blindsided Republican leaders on Wednesday. Before Mr. Trump made the deal, Mr. Ryan called such a strategy “ridiculous.”
On Thursday, he said that he continued to believe that short-term debt limit extensions were not a good idea.
“I personally believe, for the credit markets’ sake, we should have longer extensions of these,” Mr. Ryan said.
Democrats have celebrated the agreement because they think it will give them leverage in other negotiations when the extensions expire in December. Many conservatives assailed Mr. Trump for aligning himself with his political opponents.
But that was not the only difference of opinion that emerged between Mr. Ryan and Mr. Trump on Thursday.
Mr. Ryan also said Mr. Trump’s call for a 15 percent corporate tax rate was unrealistic and suggested that the president’s math did not add up. He said that getting the corporate tax rate to the mid to low 20 percent range was more likely and would make American businesses more competitive.
“He obviously wants to push that as low as possible,” Mr. Ryan said. “At the end of the day we have to make these numbers work.”
Mr. Ryan has spent the last month traveling the country making the case for a comprehensive rewrite of the tax code and a plan is expected to begin working its way through congressional committees later this month.
Despite months of meetings between Trump administration officials and Republican leaders in the House and Senate, fundamental differences remain. Lawmakers continue to debate whether the eventual legislation will be “deficit neutral” and whether they would support temporary tax cuts that add to the deficit as a last resort.
Mr. Ryan argued on Thursday that an outdated tax code was a drag on the economy and that the changes that Republicans are proposing would raise wages and accelerate economic growth.
After their failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act without the help of Democrats, Republicans in the House and Senate have been quietly reaching out to see if bipartisanship is possible. On Wednesday, Mr. Trump traveled to North Dakota with Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, to make the case that she should support the efforts underway to rewrite the tax code.
The effect of Mr. Trump’s deal with Democrats to tie Hurricane Harvey aid to three month extensions to the debt limit and government funding remain unclear.
Many of Mr. Trump’s top economic and legislative advisers disagreed with his decision to cut a deal with the Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer of New York, and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the House Democratic leader. Some who opposed the deal tried to put a positive spin on it on Thursday by arguing that it gave a clear opening to work on the tax legislation.
“We’re very happy that we have a deal,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on the Fox Business Network. “I would say the best part about this is this clears out the next 90 days for us to focus on important things.”
Mr. Ryan said in June that his personal goal was to get tax reform done before deer hunting season, which begins before Thanksgiving, and he said he was still confident that it could be completed by the end of 2017.
“We want America to wake up on New Year’s Day 2018 with a new tax system,” Mr. Ryan said.
But more storms are coming and other legislative priorities are piling up. Mr. Trump’s decision earlier this week to end former President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program gives Congress just six months to come up with a solution.
Mr. Ryan, who had urged Mr. Trump to maintain the program, said that he planned to introduce a “consensus plan” to the floor of the House in the coming months. That plan, he said, would deal with both border security and how to handle the children of undocumented immigrants who entered the country illegally.
“I think you can find a compromise,” Mr. Ryan said. “I think six months is enough time for us to figure it out.”
In a Twitter post on Thursday, Mr. Trump urged people who were concerned about their legal status not to worry.
Despite the recent signs of tension between Mr. Ryan and Mr. Trump, Mr. Ryan defended Mr. Trump against accusations that he has been fomenting racism in the country.
“I really think he’s disgusted by these people,” Mr. Ryan said, referring to the neo-Nazi groups that held protests in Virginia last month.
It remains to be seen if Democrats will really work with Republicans on a tax plan or if they will try to prevent Mr. Trump from securing a major legislative win.
Mr. Ryan said that even though Mr. Trump surprised many Republicans with his outreach to Democrats this week, he believes that he can still count on the president to shepherd the first overhaul of the tax code since 1986.
“On tax reform, he’s very very engaged,” Mr. Ryan said. “He is very committed to selling tax reform.”
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Anna Wall & Corbi team up on Drifted Records
Anna Wall has been a prominent figure in London's electronic music scene for over a decade. She's made a name for herself as a versatile DJ, producer, and radio host, with a sound that spans from deep house to techno. Her passion for music and tireless work ethic have earned her a loyal following and respect from her peers. Her latest release sees her team up with Corbi on Drfited Records, with the Satellite EP one that packs a serious punch throughout.
The EP kicks off with title track "Satellite", a thumping club cut that sets the tone for the rest of the tracks. "XTC" follows with rave textures that harken back to the golden era of electronic music. "Mind Sweeper" (premiered here) is the standout track, a real bad boy that is guaranteed to ignite the dancefloor. Finally, "Basement Damage" provides a stunning atmospheric design with fierce break drums to round off the EP. Killer stuff from all involved!


ISLAMABAD: The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has directed all its faculties to begin online academic activities from June 1 if the university was not reopened due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, said a statement issued by the varsity on Thursday.
The decision was taken during the 77th meeting of the academic council of IIUI at its new campus on Thursday, the statement said.
The meeting discussed online viva voce exam for MS, PhD students, deliberations and decisions over Online Learning Management System (LMS), endorsements of the minutes of previous academic council meeting and other important agenda items.
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The participants of the council agreed that as per guidelines of Higher Education Commission (HEC), online classes would kick off in the university.
The council also decided to conduct online viva voice exams to save students from academic loss.
The meeting also discussed all possible circumstances including continuation of halted on-campus activities amid pandemic and preparations in response.
The participants also discussed steps to prevent and combat the spread of the coronavirus in the university.
The Pakistan Engineering Council's (PEC) guidelines for online teaching-learning and assessment implementation during Covid-19 pandemic were also discussed during the meeting.
The IIUI President Dr Al-Draiweesh called upon faculties to devise policy for online classes and urged them to ensure maximum benefits and exquisite implementation of LMS.
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He also directed that trainings for LMS must be conducted by all the faculties. The management and faculty together were working best to save academic loss, he added.
The IIUI president stressed for contemporary and relevant to the society research. He highlighted the importance of academic council and maintained that it was one of the most vital forums to pursue the university’s goal. The council made various decisions and issued recommendations and ended with a note that academic excellence would be pursued as top priority of the university.
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Antimony (Sb) pollution is causing serious concerns in some regions globally, such as around the XiKuangShan mine in China, which is the largest Sb mine in the world. However, remediation measures are scarce. In this study, we assessed the effects of two fertilisers, sodium dihydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4 at 200, 500 and 2000 mg kg-1) and calcium chloride (CaCl2 at 20, 80 and 200 mg kg-1), on uptake by rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Sb, cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) from contaminated soil under flooded conditions. Despite a very low soil As concentration (10.89 mg kg-1), the results showed that flooded conditions will result in excess accumulation of As in rice grains. NaH2PO4 generally enhanced the release of As and Sb by increasing pH and competitive adsorption in the soil, which resulted in their accumulation in many tissues of the rice plants. NaH2PO4 (200 mg kg-1) significantly reduced soil available Cd concentration by increasing soil pH, which resulted in a decrease in Cd concentration in the roots and husks. CaCl2 at 200 mg kg-1 decreased soil pH, and CaCl2 treatments increased the available Sb concentration, although not as much as NaH2PO4. Both NaH2PO4 and CaCl2 enhanced the formation of root iron plaques, and in many cases increased the concentrations of As, Cd and Sb in the root plaques, suggesting a storage role rather than a barrier of root iron plaques for plant uptake of As, Cd and Sb. CaCl2 at 200 mg kg-1 was the most effective treatment for reducing As, Sb and Cd concentrations in rice grains. We conclude that utilisation of fertilisers containing P on a soil co-contaminated by Sb and Cd poses a risk of Sb and As accumulation under continuous flooded conditions, whereas addition of CaCl2 at 200 mg kg-1 may control As, Sb and Cd accumulation in grains of rice plants under these conditions.
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Xiaomi launched their Mi 9 smartphone, competing with Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Apple’s iPhone, where many of the design features are similar, if not copied from Apple.
Known for taking many of their designs directly from Apple’s super successful iPhone, Xiaomi created a smartphone to grab the market with lower price points.
Xiaomi’s Mi 9 features an “all curved” designed smartphone designed for comfort, with a 6.39 inch AMOLED display by Samsung, and a smaller SE edition with a 5.99 inch display, as well as a ‘transparent edition’ as well.
Equipped with 3 cameras that can act as one, a 48MP, 13MP, and an 8MP camera, the Xiaomi Mi 9 boasts a variety of photo options such as ultra wide photos and close up photos.
The phone has an under display fingerprint reader, and a 3300 mAh battery that includes 20W wireless charging to add on top of their fast Snapdragon processors with 6GB and 8GB of RAM configuration options.
Xiaomi created a powerful smartphone, or maybe it could be called a camera-phone with its Sony IMX586 camera sensor, but it will likely not be available in the United States.
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text: CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSDaniel A. Kroening, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 341-7299Fax: (585) 341-4262A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentNot Accepting New PatientsLocationsPulsifer Medical Associates2400 South Clinton AvenueBuilding H, Suite 210Rochester, NY 14618-2690Faculty AppointmentsInstructor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine , Primary Care Physicians (SMD) Patient Care SettingPrimary CareBiographyProfessional BackgroundEducation and Training Dr. Kroening received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He also completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Rochester, while working in 22 different affiliate offices around the community. Philosophy Dr. Kroening’s approach when seeing patients is to truly maximize the time spent during each visit. He feels it is most important to focus on what the patient wants and needs out of medicine and life, as well as why they have chosen their current lifestyle. It is then that he can truly empower his patients to take ownership of their medical care. Special Interests Dr. Kroening has special interests in patients with heart issues. On a Personal Note Dr. Kroening enjoys spending time with his family and reading stories to his kids. He has also been learning about poultry, with a new backyard chicken flock.CredentialsEducation2012MD | University of RochesterPost-doctoral Training & Residency06/13/2013 - 06/24/2015Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center06/13/2012 - 06/12/2013Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical CenterClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Daniel A. Kroening, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Daniel A. Kroening, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.


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Kether Donohue (born 22 August, 1985, New York City), also known as Kether Fernandez and Annice Moriarty, is a voice actress for the English dub of the Pokémon anime. She has voiced characters in many anime series, and has also had a career in acting in films, television shows, and music videos.
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Navigating a relationship with a narcissistic mother can be tough, this blog sheds light on 10 common symptoms daughters of narcissistic mums feel.
Feeling that my mom is a narcissist can be a tumultuous journey for many daughters, and you may find yourself arguing with mum or trying to keep your distance to avoid the fallout.
This blog aims to shed light on ten common symptoms experienced by daughters of narcissistic mothers. Recent studies estimate that nearly 6% of the population may be affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)(APA, 2013), emphasizing the prevalence of this issue and even if your mum doesn't have NPD, it's likely she has higher than average amount of narcissistic traits.
So how does that affect you?
Constant Tug-of-War: Daughters often find themselves entangled in a web of conflicting emotions. Arguing with Mum, which should be a normal part of growing up, escalates into a rollercoaster of emotions for them. This internal turmoil can leave lasting scars (Lachkar, 1992).
Sophie's Triumph: Sophie, a client of mine, learned to navigate these conflicts with the help of therapy. Through guided exercises, she developed healthy coping mechanisms and communication strategies. Today, Sophie handles arguments with her mother with grace and composure.
Internalized Pain: Daughters of narcissistic mothers may internalize their feelings of anger and resentment, leading to a sense of helplessness and diminished self-worth. Research indicates that this internalization can contribute to anxiety and depression (Tolmacz, Mikulincer, & Shaver, 2010).
Melissa's Journey: Melissa's healing journey began with recognizing the impact of her mother's behavior. With the support of my Daughters of the Roses Program, Melissa learned to externalize her emotions and set boundaries. Today, Melissa thrives in her personal and professional life, free from the weight of internalized pain.
Seeking Unattainable Approval: Daughters may find themselves perpetually seeking their mother's approval, only to be met with indifference or criticism. This unending pursuit of validation can lead to a cycle of frustration and self-doubt.
Strained Family Dynamics: The influence of a narcissistic mother often ripples into other familial relationships. Daughters may find themselves caught in a cycle of dysfunction, affecting their interactions with other family members. This can lead to reduced self-esteem and difficulties in forming healthy relationships (Sheehan, 2019).
Emma's Transformation: Emma's journey towards healing began when she joined my Daughters of the Roses Program and understood the dynamics at play in her family and with her mum. Through the group calls, she learned to set boundaries and prioritize her own well-being. Today, Emma enjoys fulfilling relationships with her extended family, free from the shackles of dysfunction.
Emotional Neglect: Daughters may experience emotional neglect, feeling as though their concerns and emotions are dismissed. This can contribute to feelings of helplessness and a diminished sense of self-worth.
Sarah's Empowerment: Sarah's healing journey started with acknowledging her worth. Through my group program, Sarah learned to advocate for herself and validate her own emotions, with support and encouragement from other women in the group. Today, Sarah stands tall, knowing that her feelings are valid and deserving of acknowledgment.
Longing for Autonomy: Daughters may yearn for independence but find it difficult to break free from the web of control woven by their narcissistic mother. This longing for autonomy can be a powerful motivator for growth and healing.
Adaptive Behaviors: Daughters often develop coping mechanisms in response to their mother's behavior, some of which may be unhealthy. These patterns can persist into adulthood, affecting various aspects of their lives, unless the actively choose to change.
Rediscovering Self-Value: Healing from a narcissistic mother's influence involves reclaiming one's sense of self-worth and identity. This journey of self-discovery is a crucial step towards breaking free from the cycle of dysfunction and is something I actively teach and support you with in my group program.
Establishing Boundaries: Setting and maintaining boundaries is a vital aspect of healing. It allows daughters to protect their emotional well-being and regain a sense of control over their lives.
The Healing Power of Community: Seeking support from a therapist or a community of individuals who have experienced similar challenges like my Daughters of the Roses Program can be transformative. Together, daughters can find validation, understanding, and the strength to embark on their healing journey, especially as you have likely been isolated from family and friends over the years.
Recognizing the symptoms of a narcissistic mother-daughter dynamic is the first step towards healing. By seeking support and employing healthy coping mechanisms, daughters can break free from the chains of dysfunction and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Remember, you are not alone, and there is a community ready to support you on your path to healing.
If you'd like to explore this further, why not grab my free Breaking The Cycle Workbook? It's a practical guide that helps you take your first steps towards healing from having a narcissistic mother.

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Beach Road Fish House and Chicken Dinners, formerly Beach Road Chicken Dinners, first opened its doors in 1939 by Earl Majors. The quickly popular restaurant was given its name due to its prime location on Atlantic Blvd, which at the time was the only road that led from town to the beach. Since 1939, Beach Road Chicken Dinners has undergone three changes of ownership and the addition of a banquet room, but little else changed until Nathan Stuart and Margo Klar purchased it in May 2019 with the intentions of revitalizing a piece of Jacksonville’s history, and seeing that it rises back to its once famed glory and becomes a local favorite again.
Nathan comes from a family of fishermen with 3 generations of seafood retail and wholesale experience. Nathan's grandfather Louis Stuart had one of the first seafood markets in Jacksonville called Intracoastal Fisheries. After getting married in the summer of 2018 to a native Californian with a love, palate, and passion for good food, Nathan and Margo decided to take on the challenge of becoming a local favorite in the competitive Jacksonville food scene. The Stuarts also own OP Fish House and Oyster Bar in Orange Park (opened in December 2018). They pride themselves on serving great southern food made only from the highest quality ingredients in their scratch kitchens. OP Fish House and Oyster Bar is known as a family atmosphere where generations of local patrons dine with tourist on local and often owner caught seafood. With Beach Road Fish House and Chicken Dinners, the hope to merge the best that OP Fish House has to offer with the classic favorites that Beach Road is known for. Whether it's a catered event, football game, a wedding, or just dinner with the family, let Beach Road Fish House and Chicken Dinners take care of you.


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Illinois State University's Board of Trustees recognized three outgoing long-term members during their quarterly meeting Friday.
Trustees Jay D. Bergman, Anne Davis, and Betty Kinser will leave the Board when their terms expire on January 16.
Davis joined the Board in 2005, during the administration of President Al Bowman. Davis has been a strong supporter of the University's Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline and the STEP-UP programs.
Davis said she is proud to see a large number of ISU graduates become teachers in the state.
"It gives them a role model even as they move out into the world of career and begin to teach," said Davis.
Jay D. Bergman joined the Board in 2003 and is the longest serving member. During his tenure, the University completed the construction of the State Farm Hall of Business, the opening of the Student Fitness Center and Cardinal Court Apartments, and improvements to Hancock Stadium.
Bergman said ISU has a unique culture that starts with the relationships between faculty and students.
"We care about each other and we're nice to each other," said Bergman. "That makes it really much more of a family atmosphere than you might find at other universities."
Bergman will continue to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Betty Kinser is the only member of the Board who worked full time at Illinois State prior to joining the Trustees. She retired from the University as the School of Art Assistant Director in 2005, and was appointed to the Board in 2006.
Kinser said she will come back to campus for games and events because she loves ISU.
"My children always say, 'You know, don't ever say anything bad about my children or ISU,'" said Kinser.
Kinser served on numerous University committees, including Educating Illinois and the Administrative Professional Council.
President Larry Dietz said all three outgoing members are terrific individuals that have different perspectives about things, but come together with Redbird experience.
"They have different insights and that's wonderful, but they're passionate and good people working for the betterment of the institution," said Dietz. "You can't do any better than that."
Governor Bruce Rauner will appoint replacements for the three members.


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The Longevity and Business Success of Jessica Simpson’s Brand Earns Her Recognition
Jessica Simpson, the multi-talented singer, actress, and fashion mogul, is set to be honored with the Icon Award from Footwear News. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Simpson’s enduring influence in the fashion industry and her ability to navigate the ever-changing landscape of business. From surviving the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to reclaiming her licensing rights, Simpson’s journey is a testament to her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. Her success story serves as an inspiration to celebrities and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, as they seek to emulate her unique business model.
Licensing Success: A Blueprint for Celebrities
When it comes to licensing their names to brands, celebrities of all calibers look to Jessica Simpson as a role model. Simpson’s ability to build a successful fashion empire around her name is a testament to her astute business acumen. From clothing and accessories to fragrances, Simpson’s brand has become synonymous with style and quality. As celebrities explore opportunities to expand their personal brands, they often turn to Simpson’s journey for guidance and inspiration.
The Unpredictable Nature of Breakout Stars
In the realm of teen dramas, breakout stars are often the ones who capture the hearts of viewers and propel themselves to stardom. From Blake Lively in “Gossip Girl” to Charles Melton in “Riverdale,” these actors have experienced career-defining moments that catapulted them to the next level. However, predicting which actor will become the breakout star is a challenging task. It is often the unexpected performances that leave a lasting impact, proving that talent and opportunity can align in surprising ways.
One Tree Hill Revisited: Chad Michael Murray’s Silence
The cast of “One Tree Hill” has once again made headlines, with Chad Michael Murray declining to discuss his past relationship with co-star Sophia Bush. Speculation about their alleged infidelity during their time on the show has resurfaced, leaving fans curious about the truth behind the rumors. While Murray’s silence may leave some questions unanswered, it serves as a reminder of the complexities that can arise when personal relationships intertwine with professional obligations.
Hall & Oates: A Restraining Order Saga
The recent news of a restraining order involving the iconic music duo Hall & Oates initially raised concerns of a more sinister nature. However, it was revealed that the order stemmed from a business dispute rather than a personal conflict. This contentious partnership, marked by an inability to be in the same room, is not uncommon in the music industry. Hall & Oates join a long list of bands and duos who have experienced strained relationships, highlighting the challenges of creative collaborations.
The Bonds of Destiny’s Child
The women of Destiny’s Child recently reunited to support Beyoncé, showcasing the enduring bond they share. Despite past splits and rumored tensions, Beyoncé has made a concerted effort to maintain contact with her former bandmates, except for Farrah Franklin. The influence of Mathew Knowles, the group’s former manager and Beyoncé’s father, during their time together cannot be overlooked. A potential reunion of Destiny’s Child, without Mathew’s involvement, would give fans a glimpse into Beyoncé’s perspective on the group’s legacy.
Paris Hilton’s Growing Family and City-Themed Names
Paris Hilton recently welcomed her newborn daughter, London, adding to her growing family. With a son named Phoenix and now a daughter named London, it appears that Hilton has embraced a city-themed naming convention. This deliberate choice sparks curiosity and speculation about the significance behind the names. Despite the joyous occasion, Hilton continues to face unwarranted criticism, demonstrating the harsh reality of public scrutiny.
Mixed Reactions to the F1 Race in Las Vegas
As the Formula 1 race in Las Vegas concluded, the city still bears the remnants of the event, with closures, scaffolding, and stands scattered throughout. Surprisingly, locals, including taxi drivers, hotel staff, and security guards, expressed annoyance rather than excitement about the race. The inconveniences caused by rerouting and increased traffic have understandably dampened the enthusiasm surrounding the event. Meanwhile, Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Jason Statham make an appearance at the next F1 stop in Abu Dhabi, sparking speculation about Statham’s potential skills behind the wheel.
Jessica Simpson’s recognition as an Icon by Footwear News serves as a testament to her enduring success and impact in the fashion industry. Her ability to navigate the complexities of the business world and overcome challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has solidified her position as a role model for celebrities and entrepreneurs alike. The unpredictable nature of breakout stars, the complexities of personal relationships in the entertainment industry, and the challenges faced by music duos all contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of fame. As Paris Hilton’s family grows and the aftermath of the F1 race in Las Vegas lingers, the world of celebrities continues to captivate and intrigue audiences worldwide.


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A story of cultivating to perfection, which tells the rousing tale of a declining sect being revived by the hands of a show-off monkey, a shit-stirrer, a mean brat, a dumb-dumb, and a little ball of colored feathers.
Table of Contents
[Book 1 – Peng Flies Infinite Li (鹏程万里)] (1-30)
[Book 2 – Searching Far and Near (上下求索)] (31-48)
[Book 3 – Results Versus Desires (事与愿违)] (49-72)
[Book 4 – Waxing Full, then Waning (盛极而衰)] (73-92)
[Book 5 – Return to Trueness (返璞归真)]


This week, as suggested by the (groan-worthy?) title, I’m discussing the ways in which Apple might help my blog by allowing my blog to help them. I have more faith in some of these ideas than in the others, but I figure I’ll run through them in no particular order and then invite opinions as to the best idea(s).
- Sponsored Post – The library for which I blog just got new computers! Funnily enough, they’re Macs. Wouldn’t it be a great idea to have Apple sponsor a post I did about our newest acquisitions, detailing the great ways in which patrons can use them? It helps me to get the word out about the library, and it is positive publicity for Apple.
- Banner Ad – My library is beginning to offer e-books in addition to physical copies (It is, believe it or not, a growing trend that involves putting an expiration date on digital files.). It would be beneficial to Apple, then, to have a banner ad on the library blog that advertises the iPad as a capable e-reader. I bet a lot of library users who are sick of waiting for physical copies of high-demand books to be returned would put such a purchase on their wish lists.
- Sponsored Polls – Speaking of e-readers, there is no denying that they are picking up speed. Yet, so many books are still not available in digital form! I would love to post sponsored polls that ask library users what books, of a possible five (different every week), they would most like to see available electronically. The library provides Apple with a ready-made audience for such a poll, and could use this information to decide what publishers to push down this road. It is good for the library because it gives us librarians an inkling as to what works we need to make more available due to high interest – or maybe we could use the info to guide our programming, constructing book discussions around the highest results.
- Apple Affiliates – Our library computers have no speakers, you know. Audio would be disruptive for obvious reasons. But, we have nothing against patrons bringing headphones to the library, so that they can use the computers to listen to music. How about I link to the Apple website, suggesting that patrons purchase their earbuds from the Apple store? I could do this when writing about the iPad as an e-reader as well. Apple stands to profit from the increased traffic, and the library blog gets a little something for pointing the way.
- Donations – I know that donations are not to be counted on, and I know they don’t often work well. However, it is certainly an option for a blog that represents a very popular library. The loyal readership is there, and the blog is the e-figurehead of an organization that exists to support and educate its community. Its motives are pure, and people generally see this. It could be worth having a donate button, especially for a specific goal – such as raising money for a prize to be given to the best book review submitted to the blog, or something like that. And the prize? An iPad! This is yet another opportunity to send publicity Apple’s way, as well as get our readers into the swing of digital reading.
So, what do you think? What’s the best idea here?


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Magical Galápagos 5 Days/4 Nights on holidays February 21 to 25 all inclusive.
The Galapagos Islands offers visits to a natural paradise where life is in its purest form.
Day 1: Transfer in, lunch, highland tour (giant turtles and lava tunnels)
Day 2: Daily tour, full day on yacht.
Day 3: Turtle bay beach, lunch, Charles Darwin Station
Day 4: Daily fishing and snorkeling tour
Day 5: Transfer Out


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3:rd flight with my repaired Phoenix 2000, and again the electronics just died.. first the motor, and when i pulled up, everything just froze. When i got to the plane, it did not respond to my DX6i, but when i removed and reconnected the battery it works again. What is the cause of this? I now used an original Spektrum reciever with a sattelite, and a Jeti rex speed controller with a Nippy motor. The only chinese part of the electronics are the servos and the Zippy battery. Any suggestions why it does like this? The first crash was BAD because of this, tonight i was just lucky concidering the speed i had when it went down. Only a new motormount and some soldering and it'll be fine again...


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Writing a Good Story
To be able to create a good work of writing, particularly a good story, takes lots of hard work and dedication. Having the right tools, a good idea and a good editor are a few other key things to have. I'd list more here, but I don't have the time.
Your most important tools are, of course, something to write with. Many people use your normal #2 pencil and your typical pad of lined paper, but I do know some people who prefer using a pen. More and more of the general population these days love using computers, with the automatic spellchecker, etc., though you may still be able to find your good old-fashioned typewriter (miraculously still in working order) and the right paper to use with it. Once you have something to write your story on, be it a computer or napkins from the restaurant where you had dinner, you might start to think that the rest is easy. Oh, how wrong that thinking is! I know from personal experience that no matter how modern your computer might be, if you have no good ideas, you have nowhere to go.
"An idea for a story?" you think, "How hard can that be?" Very. You can't just think of something random, like a family of vegetables who go out to see a horror film, without first thinking about your audience and what you want to convey to them. Are you trying to say that vegetables really watch movies? Or that people who go to see horror films are akin to vegetables? When trying to come up with a good plot that 1) keeps the reader entertained and interested, 2) has characters that the reader can relate to, and 3) has a believable setting, you have to always keep in mind who you're writing to and what you want them to gain by the time they're done reading your story.
A key thing that you have to understand before you even start to think about writing, is this: your ideas that you so carefully plan out at the beginning of the story have a strong chance of changing drastically by the end, sometimes to the point of being the exact opposite of what you had originally intended. But, as long as you stick with it and will yourself to continue, despite all the cruel plot twists that your mind may come up with, you'll most likely still come up with a good story, even if doesn't end exactly the way you thought it would.
Another important factor that helps greatly when writing, or trying to write, a story is a good editor. A good editor isn't necessarily the most expensive, and just because they charge you a ton, it doesn't mean they're even any good. A truly good editor is someone who is willing to go through your work to help you to improve your story, your skills, and help to make your work more publishing-worthy. More than half the time I use my mom. She's no professional, but hey, she works for free and she actually wants to help!
Now I'm going to follow my own advice. If you gain nothing else from this essay, remember this: With the right tools and ideas and enough willpower, you can go a lot farther than you might think. Never give up, you're better than that.


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Afghan Gitmo Prisoner Asadullah Haroon freed: Govt
ATLANTA (Pajhwok): Acting Afghan government says an Afghan prisoner in Guantanamo bay has been freed and handed over to them.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the acting government spokesperson, in a statement said Asadullah Haroon has been freed as a result of the Islamic Emirate positive and direct engagement with the US.
He said the Islamic Emirate believed that inquiring after Afghan prisoners in other nations was its responsibility and tried that no Afghan shall remain in troubling condition in other nations.
“Efforts are one for the release of Afghans imprisoned in other countries on different charges,” he said.


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Ministers spending almost £750k on St Andrew's House in midst of cost-of-living crisis
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Ministers have approved the award of a contract worth £734,921 to project management company Faithful Gould, which are ultimately owned by a Canadian construction firm, to undertake the work.
Officials said the award would be an “architectural, construction and engineering investigation” on how to improve emissions at the building and ensure it is inclusive for all staff.
Stephen Kerr, the Scottish Conservative chief whip, said the work on St Andrew’s House would “raise a few eyebrows” amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
He said: “This costly refurbishment will raise a few eyebrows at a time of unprecedented pressure on public and personal finances.
“Now more than ever, the SNP Government must be able to justify every penny of taxpayer expenditure, so they must be fully transparent and explain why doing up their own building is essential right now.”
It comes a few weeks after the Scottish Conservatives attacked the SNP for failing to install solar panels on government buildings.
Just 22 per cent of the Scottish Government’s core estate has been fitted with solar panels, but ministers said listed building status of some properties, the amount of roof space, and the orientation of the roofs had restricted this.
St Andrew’s House was constructed from 1935 and officially opened in 1939, housing the Scottish Office and the Secretary of State for Scotland until the devolution era.
Since 1999 the A-listed building has housed the Scottish Government and underwent a major refurbishment in 2001.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Following an open and fair tender process, a specialist team has been commissioned to undertake an architectural, construction and engineering investigation to establish how improvements can be made to St Andrews House.
"This will include specialist advice on how this A-listed building can achieve net zero carbon emissions as well as making the building inclusive and accessible for all staff. The work will take place over the next seven months.”
It is not known what the final cost of the entire refurbishment project will be.


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Gary Greff on the origins and future of the Enchanted Highway
The landscape in North Dakota can get a little repetitive — that’s part of what inspired Gary Greff to create the Enchanted Highway, the huge sculptures near Regent.
But that’s not the whole story. Main Street special contributor Sabrina Hornung visits with Greff about the origin story, and the future of the Enchanted Highway. Listen to their conversation above.


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Some of the recipes I post on the blog are recipes that I’ve tested recently based on what inspires me, but some recipes, like this one for Swedish meatballs, are recipes that I’ve been making for years and have just now decided to write down and share. Lucky you! Meatballs are always a meal that I know everyone in our house will love, and it’s always a win when you can find a meal that two adults, a toddler, and a baby will enjoy. Lleyton will sit at the table saying “more meatballs please!” until he’s had his fill.
These meatballs are good for the soul, they’re the most amazing comfort food. I’m torn between whether I like these meatballs more than classic meatballs and marinara! Which, by the way, if you’re going to make meatballs with marinara sauce, this recipe is my absolute favorite.
Meatballs can be time consuming; browning them in the pan and then finishing in the oven means that this is not a 30 minute meal. However, they are very easy to make ahead. Simply brown the meatballs in the pan, put them in the baking dish, and wait to bake until you’re going to eat them. You can either make and then reheat the gravy before serving, or just keep the pan on the stove and heat the drippings up and make the gravy while the meatballs bake. Whatever you do, do not skip the gravy! Whenever I tell Kevin we’re having these Swedish meatballs for dinner, he always asks if I made the gravy. It’s so easy to throw together and pouring it over the meatballs and egg noodles complete the meal.
Even though we just had this meal a few weeks ago when I photographed it, looking at these pictures makes me want to put it in my meal plan again soon. And I know that my family won’t complain!
- 2 slices of bread*
- 1¼ cup whole milk, divided
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 1 egg
- 2½ tsp. salt, divided
- 1 tsp. allspice
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- Egg noodles, optional, for serving
- Rip bread into small pieces and place into a large bowl. Pour ½ cup whole milk on top and allow bread to soak up liquid.
- To the large bowl, add ground beef, ground pork, egg, onion, 1½ tsp. salt, allspice, and pepper. Using your hands, mix to combine. Form meatballs that are about 1½ inches in diameter. They can be slightly smaller or larger as long as they are fairly uniform.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Working in batches and being careful not to crowd the pan, add meatballs. Using tongs, ensure they are browned on all sides. Once browned on all sides, remove from pan and place in a large baking dish, such as a 13 x 9.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 25-30 minutes until the interior of the meatballs reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit. I find that 30 minutes is always the right amount of time for my oven.
- In the pan where the meatballs were browned, melt butter, scraping up the browned bits as it melts. Add flour and whisk into butter.
- Add beef broth, ¾ cup whole milk, and 1 tsp. salt and whisk to combine. Simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency, whisking occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick or form lumps.
- Serve meatballs on top of egg noodles and drizzled with gravy! Leftover cooked meatballs can be frozen separately from gravy.


Celebrating 20 BEST years with new Pre-teacher qualification
Best Pacific Institute of Education is celebrating 20 years of improving Pacific lives through education and on this anniversary, is honouring the strong support of the Pacific communities at the heart of its success.
“Wewouldnotbewhere we are today without the support of these communities,” says BEST sales manager Penny Cusack. “They have supported our mission to provide education and better job choices, and given us the backing which has enabled us to grow and succeed.”
Ueligitone Malifa of Oceania Communications 2000, a Pacific Island media consultant working with BEST, echoes Penny’s comments. “For 20 years our communities, the mothers and fathers, aunties and uncles - the whole extended family and the Pacific Island church community - have embraced BEST for the chance it gives to our sons and daughters to have another go at education,” says Ueligitone.
“BEST has a respect and understanding of Pacific culture and needs. It gives Pacific people the opportunity to value education, and to value their role in New Zealand.”
Though BEST is celebrating the successes of the past, it continues to move forward, updating and introducing new programmes to meet the changing educational needs of Auckland’s Pacifi communities.
A new programme is launching this year with the aim of redressing the imbalance of Pacific Island teachers in schools, particularly in areas where there is a high proportion of Pacifi children. The Certifi in Pre-Teacher Education (Level 4) provides the first step for students who want a teaching career. At the end of the 36-week course, a graduate can progress into further education and, eventually, into their new career.
To’aiga Su’a-Huirua, BEST Community Relationship Consultant and a member of the new Pre-Teacher Education Programme’s development team, sees the course as a positive step to making long-term improvements in education for young Pacific people.
“By having more trained teachers who understand the home andculturalbackground of Pacific students in schools, we could reduce the barriers to learning that currently exist. Too many of our young people leave education with low or no qualifications,” says To’aiga.
The programme, which starts in July, is already attracting interest. Selection is based on personal attributes, not on past qualifications. “We are looking for people who are keen and committed to working with children - and who really want to make a difference,” says To’aiga.
For more information, contact BEST on 0800 425 624.
Follow the leader: Efaraimo Sanerivi has a challenging role in the Retail Credit Centre of a major bank, and believes studying at BEST was a vital stepping stone to his successful career.


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Nathaniel Bassey is a tremendously talented Nigerian gospel musician and saxophonist. He is responsible for the release of the song “Let Your Fire Fall (Live),” which is an alluring piece of music.
To give it some flavor, he enlisted the help of Victoria Orenze, a superb gospel singer and songwriter from Nigeria.
In a similar vein, this brand new tune is derived from his recently published live project that is titled “Hallelujah Live EP.”
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12 Oct, 2017
AUT Health, Auckland University of Technology’s clinical services hub based near AUT North Campus, was officially opened by the Vice-Chancellor yesterday. He was joined by North Campus Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, Professor Max Abbott, as well as staff, industry partners and neighbouring health providers.
07 Sep, 2017
A new app is now available to help those with multiple sclerosis (MS) cope with fatigue. The app, MS Energise
, launched last week and uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles to help users self-manage the fatigue they experience as a result of their condition.
30 Aug, 2017
A new generation of Māori and Pacific lecturers is taking up residence at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
The 2018 Early Career Academic Programme offers up to six Māori and Pacific scholars their first, full-time, permanent appointments as research-active lecturers.
29 Aug, 2017
National’s election announcement of funding to establish a new school of rural medicine is well intended but misplaced, according to Auckland University of Technology Dean of Health and Environmental Sciences Professor Max Abbott.
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Fronted by father and entertainer, Jeremy Holmes (vocals, guitar), featuring Shane Kerr (bass) and Dave Pashley (drums), with live appearances by puppets Kevin the Kitten and Delly Ditty, The Little Ditties brings fun and family friendly music and performances to children of all ages.
The Little Ditties’ Nova Scotia Music Award nominated debut, was co-produced, recorded and mixed by TimJim Baker (Matt Mays, The Carletones). With songs like “The Cow Goes Moo”, “Honey on My Toast”, “A Hug”, and the new preschool punk jam, “Attack of the Snacks” – you will smile, clap along, and most likely have the songs stuck in your head for days. This might make you feel silly at work sometimes, but who doesn’t enjoy singing along to a great little ditty!
This summer, The Little Ditties have performed for children at special events and festivals all across their home province of Nova Scotia. They are working on bringing their exciting brand of children's music and entertainment as far as there are kids to hear it!