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What To Do If You See An Ambulance Approaching

The question of what to do if you see a blue light ambulance approaching in your mirrors was posted on the Speedmonkey Facebook page recently, and we got a response from an ambulance driver with some sage advice.

Facebook page admin Bill Whitehouse asked:

"Interesting dilemma; do you drive up the kerb to allow the increasing number of para-ambulances to pass or do you expect them to do similar and trash their wheels? BW"

The response came from "blue light response ambulance driver" Dave Tillyer:

"I believe drivers should be educated on the best way to handle emergency vehicles. We would never expect a member of the public to mount a curb or to move their vehicle in such a way as to potentially cause damage.

There are a few things you can do we would appreciate:

1. Slow down significantly or stop. It is very frustrating trying to pass a vehicle doing just below the speed limit. Our ambulances aren't very powerful.
2. Don't stop near central bollards or vehicles that have stopped on the opposite carriage way.
3. If a car stops in front of you, use your mirrors before swerving around them (although this should be common sense).
4. We often use the opposite side of the road. If you see this try to slow and allow a larger gap for us to slot back in. Other than that most road users are courteous and helpful. Ultimately we are trying maintain progress and get to sick or dying people as quickly as is safely possible."

So there you have it.  Follow Dave's advice and you'll make the roads a safer place.

By Matt Hubbard


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FAQ on Termination of Guardianship in Minnesota

termination guardianshipWhat is the statute governing restoration to capacity in Minnesota?  Minnesota Statute 524.5-317

Once a guardianship is established, is it forever?  Or can it be terminated?  A guardianship does not always last forever.  Although many times with elderly individuals who have progressive diseases, they do last for the duration of the individual’s life, there are circumstances where guardianships don’t last forever.  For example, when a person is injured in a car accident but eventually recovers sufficiently to direct his/her own activities, a guardianship may no longer be necessary.  Sometimes a person will have a stroke that is dibilitating, but then gradually recover.  Sometimes a person will be put under guardianship because of mental illness, but when medication is regularly taken, the need for a guardianship may end.

Who may ask the court to end a guardianship? Anyone interested in the ward’s welfare may petition the court to end the guardianship.  This would mean the ward him/her self, a family member, a social worker, a doctor, even the current guardian.

How do you terminate a guardianship?  A petition is filed with the court and a hearing date is set.  Notice of the hearing must be given to the interested persons (as defined by Minnesota statute).  At the hearing, testimony will be taken and evidence presented in order to establish that the ward no longer needs a guardian.  Typically this will be done through testimony from the ward him/her self, testimony of others who have the opportunity to interact with and observe the ward (including the guardian), and physician support (testimony or a written statement).

What is the standard to terminate a guardianship?  In order to terminate a guardianship, it must be established by prima facie evidence that a guardianship is no longer necessary, because the ward no longer needs the assistance or protection of a guardian.  If this is established, the burden then shifts to anyone opposing the guardianship to prove that it is in the best interest of the ward to keep the guardianship in place.

When can someone petition to terminate a guardianship? Any time.  You don’t have to wait until the annual notice of right to petition for restoration is served upon the ward.  If the ward no longer needs a guardian at any point throughout the year, a petition may be filed.

If a petition to terminate a guardianship is denied, does that mean the guardianship is forever?  No, not necessarily.  If the person’s circumstances change (i.e. his medical condition improves, he is able to do activities of daily living on own, etc.), he may petition for restoration again.

Do you need physician support to end a guardianship?  Although the statute doesn’t technically require it, unless the ward is very clearly able to demonstrate to the court that he/she is able to function independently and make and communicate decisions which would keep him/her safe, provide for nutrition and understand own medical situation, the support of a physician is imperative.

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Aging Data Profiles of Minnesota’s Population

The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ website has a very cool new tool that provides demographic and service data for regional, statewide and county levels.

The profiles include the following demographic and service data points. Each point is a separate tab on the dashboard:

  • AGE – total population by age
  • DIVERSITY – total population by race and ethnicity
  • LIVING ALONE – persons age 65+ living alone
  • POVERTY – persons age 65+ in poverty
  • DEPENDENCY – old-age dependency ratio
  • CAREGIVER – family caregiver ratio
  • SPENDING – long-term services and supports expenditures
  • HIGHER NEEDS – persons served with higher needs
  • UTILIZATION – nursing home bed utilization

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Guardianship and Conservatorship Video (Minnesota)

elderlyIf you are petitioning to be a guardian or a conservator in Hennepin County, you must watch this series of videos about the responsibilities of being a guardian or conservator in Minnesota.  It’s good viewing for individuals considering being a guardian or conservator in any county in Minnesota.  I have all of my clients watch it and many of them are surprised by the duties and responsibilities that come with being fiduciary for an incapacitated person.

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Primary Food, Provided By George Carlin

In the Holistic Health community some of us refer to the “Primary Foods” of life.  This is a term and idea that I learned from my mentor, Joshua Rosenthal, who is the Founder and Director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition where I studied to become a Holistic Health Coach.  What is Primary Food?  In a nut shell, it is the things other than the food we put into our mouths that sustain us.  Healthy relationships, a career we enjoy, regular physical activity, and a sound spiritual foundation.  Without these things in balance, all the kale in the world will not make you healthier.  I came across this message from the late George Carlin and I had to share it here.  It exposes our deficiencies in the “Primary Foods” of life in today’s world as well as the simple solutions to make it a better place.

George Carlin’s wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July 2008. It is ironic George Carlin – comedian of the 70’s and 80’s – could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. An observation by George Carlin:

“The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life not life to years. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things.

We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn’t cost a cent.

Remember, to say, ‘I love you’ to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.”


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Robert Custard was a gentleman to be sure. Though he was only three-and-a-half feet off the ground and sometimes he even sported a milk moustache, he was still, quite definitely, a gentleman at the age of nine.

Now, you must consider that we are talking about the India of the 1930s. The British were ruling the country. Little boys and girls were expected to behave in a certain way. They were never to be seen covered in dirt. They were never to be heard yelling at each other and even their games were expected to be civilised.

Yes, they could play cricket and cards and chess perhaps, but they had to always remember to say 'please' and 'I beg your pardon' even to their friends. There's no denying that it's wonderful to meet a well-mannered child. But Robert Custard, son of Brigadier Theodore Custard, stationed in Dehra Dun, India, was just TOO well mannered… until…Viju came into his life!

Who is Viju, you might ask? Viju was the ruffian little boy of Brigadier Custard's new gardener. Viju's family moved into the quarters at the back of Custard House after the old gardener took retirement and went away.

Viju was the youngest in his family and the only boy. Robert Custard was the youngest in his family and also the only boy. It was natural for these two to get together, one might imagine, and to have the time of their lives. But no, it didn't happen so easily. First of all, Robert was the son of a Brigadier and Viju was the son of a gardener. It is very sad that this should have kept them apart. Next, Robert was English and Viju was Indian. It is sad that this too should have kept them apart. And last of all, Robert was always so shocked to see Viju's dusty clothes and dusty hair that he himself stayed apart! All in all, it was very sad that so many silly, unnecessary reasons kept these boys from becoming friends for so long.

The year was 1932. The great Indian monsoon was expected. Mango trees were laden with fruit and the Koel's song was continuous. Legend has it that when the Koel sings it must rain.

The Friends of Custard House, The first fat raindrops fell to the dry earth. From his room Robert looked out of an open window. The thunder grew louder and the wind grew stronger.

Soon the rain poured down heavily from the skies. Robert thought to himself: "Oh! What a drag! I can't even go out for a walk now." His yellow Labrador, Giant, also looked out the window and wagged his big, fat tail. Giant was named 'Giant' because he really was very large!

Labradors love the rain and Giant was wondering why his friend Robert was stuck indoors on such a super day. Just then, Robert saw a figure prancing about in the rain. It took him some time to realise that the capering form was none other than Viju.

Viju was splashing through pools of muddy water. He was barefoot and wore only a vest and knickers. Robert wrinkled up his nose every time Viju went stomping through a muddy pool. "Look at him, Giant! He must be filthy!" Robert whispered. But Giant was excited. He, too, had seen Viju and now he wasn't prepared to lose another moment.

The Friends of Custard House, Stories for kids: 94_2.gif So off Giant went, like a bolt of lightning, and within seconds he had joined his other friend, Viju, in the rain-dance. Giant and Viju splashed and twirled and trotted in the rain, while Robert looked on, horrified.

It was too much for Robert to bear. Giant was all covered in mud and Mother would be so upset to have the dog trample through the house leaving his dirty paw marks on the carpets. He had to go out and bring Giant back in. So, he went out with an umbrella and walked all the way across the lawn to where Viju and Giant were still having a merry time.

"Come in at once!" Robert shouted over the roar of the thunder, "Giant! Do you hear me? Come!"

But Giant just barked back and Viju laughed. Robert was angry. He held on to Giant's collar and tried to drag him away from Viju. Giant, in his joy, leapt upon Robert and knocked him down to the ground. The umbrella rolled out of Robert's hand.

The Friends of Custard House, Stories for kids: 94_3.gif Robert was now very wet and quite dirty. Viju and Giant surrounded him, running about in circles. But to Robert's surprise he discovered that this was actually a lot of fun! The rain felt wonderful as it washed over his head and trickled down his shirt. He removed his socks and shoes and ran around on the cool, wet grass. Oh, yes! This was fun! Viju did not know English and Robert did not know Hindi and Giant knew neither language. But they all understood the language of fun and so they enjoyed themselves, until the rain stopped.

When Robert and Giant returned home, Robert's mother, Mrs. Custard, was waiting at the door. Her eyes were round with horror, "I saw you out there, Robert. You were playing with that little boy." She looked him up and down, "Oh, dear, Robert. You look a complete mess. Please go at once and wash up. And clean up Giant as well."

Mrs. Custard was upset. Not only about how filthy Robert and Giant were at the moment but also because Robert had been playing with Viju. Robert had broken a rule of the Custard household. Mrs. Custard excused herself for a moment and returned holding a wooden scale. "Now, you know Robert, that I do not enjoy punishing you, but you have done something very wrong." Robert held out his right hand and closed his eyes. For playing with Viju he got five hard raps on his knuckles.

"I trust you will never do it again," Mrs Custard said firmly, and left Robert and Giant feeling very sorry for themselves.

Early next morning, Viju knocked at Robert's window. Robert got out of bed and noticed that Viju held a baby squirrel in his hand. Such a beauty! All fur and those bright, black eyes! Viju motioned for Robert to come out and hold the squirrel. Robert hesitated. He knew that if his mother spotted him again it would be another round of punishment, perhaps worse than just five raps this time. But he looked at that little, squirming squirrel and he couldn't resist. He had never held a squirrel before. So he crept out of his room, with Giant tiptoeing behind him, and went out with Viju to the back of the house. They all sat on the boundary wall and took turns petting the squirrel.

The Friends of Custard House, Stories for kids: 94_4.gif Robert became restless. His mother would certainly be organising breakfast by now and he had to get back before he was discovered. He jumped down from the wall and was about to leave when Viju thrust the squirrel in his hand. "For me?" Robert enquired.

Viju nodded his head. Robert was thrilled. He said thank you to Viju and ran off with the baby squirrel bobbing in his pocket. But Robert was running out of luck. Mrs. Walsh, the neighbour, had seen Robert and Viju sitting on the boundary wall and had reported the matter to Mrs. Custard. As Robert was squeezing himself through the window of his room his mother appeared beside him!

"Robert, really! What has come over you? No breakfast for you, young man! And no lunch, either!"

The Friends of Custard House, Stories for kids: 94_5.gif The poor boy remained in his room the entire morning.Viju learnt somehow of Robert's punishment and around noon he came again to Robert's window and knocked at it. Robert tried to send him away but Viju was determined to stay on. He held a plate in his hand. Robert saw that it was full of food.

Now, Robert was very hungry and he would have been happy to get even a stale crust of bread. He gave in to his hunger and accepted the plate of food. The flavours were different but quite lovely and he lapped up the curry and the wheat bread and felt very satisfied. He shared the bread with Giant and the squirrel and as a gift he gave his treasured rabbit's-foot to Viju.

For some days Robert avoided meeting Viju. Two punishments in a row were more than enough for him! But he saw Viju every day, from a distance, and wanted terribly to be out there playing with him. He wanted desperately to learn how to climb trees from Viju.

After four days of remaining away from Viju, Robert finally stole out of the house one evening when his parents had gone to visit friends.

Viju showed Robert how to climb a tree. They both sat on a branch and watched the sun go down. It was really nice just to be with a friend, Robert thought, even if they couldn't talk much to each other. Just as the sun fell past the horizon, Robert heard a rustle behind him. He glimpsed the outstretched head of a snake! It looked like it was ready to strike Robert! Oh no! He didn't know what to do!

But before he could bat an eyelid, Viju had snapped off a branch from the tree. He thrashed the branch that the snake was coiled around. The snake, now scared, dropped to the ground and slithered away.

Robert was so relieved that he reached across and hugged Viju. Later that evening he described to his parents how brave Viju had been to save his life. From that day on, Mrs. Custard was happy to have Viju as Robert's best friend.

Viju and Robert climbed trees and danced in the rain and went out for long walks with Giant and the baby squirrel for the next four years. After which Robert went on to England. But he never forgot his friend, Viju. And he never forgot the most important thing Viju had taught him: the joy of being a child, and the joy of having a friend.

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Sunday, 27 June 2010

Took delivery the other day of my fab new toy.... a garmin forerunner 350.
Now I know a lot of people out there have one. So I won't go into details of all the exciting features it has. And I know I tried one out not so long ago when Ian generously gave me a loan of his for a bit. But this time I've loaded the software onto my computer. Its great fun.
Yesterday though I probably ended up doing my 12 mile training run too quickly, as I had the tendency to keep looking at it and going "Speed up. Speed up".
Probably take me a little while to get accustomed to it and stop looking at the display every thirty seconds.

Anyway. It's nice to map runs. Today, for instance a few of us from the club went down to Pencaitland to do the local Playgroups charity "fun run". And fun it was - or as near as "fun" can be running in heat approaching the high twenty's.
The route was nice - mainly off road, woodland pathways and old railways. Though despite being through woods the hoped for shade was not forthcoming.
Being a "fun" run we had all decided not to run in club colours and not to treat it too seriously (treat it almost like a "fast training run ").

I've got to say I was very impressed with the course, the signage and the marshalling.

My new toy informed me that the route was in fact 10.35km (but I'll let them off). It also informed me that my average pace was 6:23 and I used up 694 calories.

One touch about the race that I particularly liked was the "medals". I don't normally like medals after races and usually just end up throwing them away (keep the marathon ones). But these were big edible medals!! Large shortbread biscuits threaded onto ribbons. Very tasty - though there goes the 694 saved calories!!

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Top – Primark | Jeans – Topshop | Coat – Primark | Shoes – Nike | Trainers – Pressie

SOS - I’m in the midst of essay hell. With about 4 deadlines to hand in within a 2 week time period, I’m sure you can imagine the scene surrounding me right now - printed pages of journal articles have replaced my copies of ‘Glamour,’ my usual gig watching/bar dwelling/topshop drooling has been replaced by 24/7 library sessions and Google Scholar has replaced ‘The Debrief’ on my list of recent searches. There is no way to sugar coat the overwhelming wave of stress and panic overrunning my life as we move closer and closer to deadline day, but for the purpose of not dragging you all down with me, this little post will focus on my sartorial choices rather than my impounding sense of doom.

The libes calls for smart dressing – the kind that says ‘I’m not wearing pyjamas’ but still gives a nod to the utter despair you’re currently experiencing  in order to blend in with your fellow stressed out students and avoid the look of the carefree first year. I’ve gone for my trusty black skinnies and a pair of comfy trainers, but added a smarter camel coat on top to ward off the funeral director vibes, and a backpack which screams I AM WORKING – HONEST. LOOK! I HAVE BOOKS IN HERE! MAYBE A COPY OF COSMO BUT ALSO SOME BOOKS! and tricks even myself into thinking I’ve got my life sorted.

If you’re living in the library too, know that I feel your pain.

Chat soon,

Sara x

Saturday, 16 May 2015

As if you haven’t already seen me banging on about it enough on social media, this little post is my way of reminding myself that I’m gonna be lucky enough to travel across to the Isle of Wight with summer with 4 of my best friends. IOW will be my first proper camping festival and although I’ve heard horror stories of mudslides, NO PHONE BATTERY and drunk men pissing on tents, I’m still pretty excited. (Understatement of the century.)

Fleetwood Mac have been one of the bands I’ve listened to consistently throughout my life. My dad named me after ‘Sara’ (and after the Thin Lizzie song by the same name,) and they’ve always been in the background of my upbringing. I am literally ecstatic at the prospect of seeing them play live, and I’m SO looking forward to seeing the beautiful Jessie Ware, James Bay and Kool and the Gang too.

It’s set to be an amazing 4 days and I’m going to need the wardrobe to match, so I’ve been spending a lot of time scanning the interwebz to grab myself some sartorial bargains. I'm a big, big fan of the seventies trend despite my usual goth-like dress sense, and plan to rock a flare if I can manage it. Topshop, as always, have come out on top and I daresay a few of these pieces will be sneaking their way into my rucksack.

Fingers crossed for good weather, and I’ll let you know how it all goes,

Sara x

Monday, 11 May 2015

Amidst the flurry of exam stress (you know the type – weeping, panic buying highlighters, watching 6 back to back episodes of Made In Chelsea in order to pretend it’s not happening,) I received a little electronic message of joy.

An email popped into my inbox which was not actually from a) Groupon b) my tutor or c) LinkedIn. It was instead from next year’s editor of The Courier newspaper, informing me that I’d been chosen to be a Fashion Editor for the 2015/16 edition of the paper. A little tear of happiness MAY OR MAY NOT have escaped.

I’ve written for The Courier newspaper since my first year of Uni and absolutely loved it, and the opportunity to be editor for the section I’m really passionate about is an absolute dream. Coveting a career in journalism means that while my dreams are exciting, they’re also bloody hard to reach. I’m more than aware that I need as much experience as possible to even think about knocking on the doors of my favourite publications, and I’m so thankful to those who recommended and picked me for helping me get one step closer. A special shout out has to go to my predecessor, blogger pal and good friend AmyO’Rourke for giving me a heap of advice and listening to me stress 24/7. She’s a gem.

I’m excited to see what being a Fashion Ed brings, and I’ll keep you updated,
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I first came across this dress in a mailer I got from Macy's. I couldn't find the dress when I searched online and I really didn't want to face the crowds of Macy's Herald Square, so I decided to wait it out to see if it would show up on I'm glad I did, the dress is equally as fabulous as I thought it would be. I adore the color block look, the knotted neckline and that I can dress it up with heels and gold accessories or just keep it simple and casual.
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The Sudbury-based mining division of CAMIRO, the Canadian Mining Industry Research Organization, is re-inventing itself to focus more on shorter-term, clearly defined projects that address pressing industry needs.

The change in focus coincides with the organization’s move from the Laurentian University campus to the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology Inc.’s (NORCAT) new 60,000-square foot Innovation and Commercialization Centre.

According to managing director Charles Graham, the re-invention of the mining industry research and development consortium nudges it closer to the development end of the R&D continuum.

“We will be getting closer to the customer, faster, and deliver tighter, more focused work to a sharper deadline for a clearer, concrete need,” said Graham. CAMIRO will also have access to the NORCAT Mine to test new equipment and processes.

CAMIRO currently has a number of research projects underway, including a heat stress study designed to help mining companies mitigate the effects of high temperatures on workers at depth. Other projects-in-progress are focused on rockbursting and the use of thin spray-on liner as an alternative to screen and shotcrete.

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Graham is particularly intrigued about another opportunity to test the use of a semi-synthetic hoist rope that rope manufacturer CASAR claims can dramatically improve hoisting capacity.

“The benefit to the industry is that they can hoist 30 per cent more on the same rope, or go 30 per cent deeper.”
The rope has a Kevlar core with a wire rope exterior. The Kevlar is lighter and stronger, while the wire rope exterior allows it to hold its shape and spool properly on the drum as the conveyance travels up and down.

“If you can tell an operator he can now hoist 30 per cent more than he did yesterday, he’s thrilled,” said Graham. “Likewise, if you can delay a decision on how you’re going to mine at depth before you bottom out on your hoisting setup, this is something that you want to look at.”

The product has been subjected to laboratory testing, but CASAR, a subsidiary of U.S.-based WireCo, is now interested in going one step further and Graham is looking for a mine interested in serving as a test site.

CAMIRO conducted a major study on rockbursting several years ago and is now co-ordinating the collection of historical seismic and operational data from mines across North America for research purposes.

“If we can say we did this and it resulted in that and we have enough records for enough mines, we might be able to draw some conclusions (to lessen the risk of rockbursts),” said Graham.

CAMIRO’s Sudbury Regional Seismic Network helps mines throughout the Sudbury Basin monitor seismic activity.
Seismic monitors at individual mines are too close to what they’re trying to monitor and pick up a lot of blasting and drilling noise, Graham explained. By monitoring seismicity from other locations in the basin, the blasting and drilling noise fades away and only significant events are picked up. The data from dedicated seismographs at each mine is collected and then redistributed to each mine.

Another area of interest Graham is focusing on is the use of biodiesel in mining operations.

“It’s a renewable fuel, better for the engine. It reduces the amount of diesel particulate in the workplace and it’s better for the atmosphere,” he said.

Sudbury-based Rainbow Concrete has transitioned to the use of biodiesel for its transportation fleet and salt mines in the U.S. are using it as well, said Graham. One of the major benefits is cost. Biodiesel, he said, costs between four and seven cents a litre, while diesel at the pump is close to $1/litre. (See Rainbow Concrete story on Page 21).

Converting to cleaner-burning biodiesel could allow mines to save money on ventilation, but regulations stipulating ventilation requirements are based on the size of an engine, not the cleanliness of the fuel, so there’s no particular benefit to reducing diesel particulates.

The conversion to biodiesel is also problematic because of the fuel’s detergent properties.

“If you introduce biodiesel into your operation, it picks up all the scale and scum from the inside of tanks and pipes, liberating it into solution so you end up plugging all the filters on your equipment,” said Graham. “You have to go through a rigorous process of cleaning everything before you start and that’s a show stopper for most people.”

The alternative is to keep changing filters as they get plugged up until the fuel system is cleaned out, “but that’s a headache, too,” he acknowledged.

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Xstrata Nickel has transferred responsibility for spray-on lining R&D to CAMIRO’s Deep Mining Research Consortium. Spray-on liner is potentially safer than handling screen and less time consuming.

In the next phase of the project, spray-on liner will be used on 20 rounds in succession in an operating mine. Between rounds, the process will be evaluated and tweaked to get the best results. In a third phase, spray-on liner will be used on 50 rounds.

CAMIRO is supported by Xstrata Nickel, Xstrata Copper, Barrick Gold, Rio Tinto, FNX, North American Palladium, Golder Associates and CANMET.

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A beautiful Vintage Wedding Candy Buffet makes a lovely idea for an outdoor wedding reception – although you could just as easily steal this Vintage Wedding Candy Buffet if your wedding reception is indoors as well…

A stunning vintage table (a flea market find!) is positioned on the grass;  freshly painted in white, this pretty, ornate table is used for a candy buffet table.

How to Recreate this Look for your Reception:

To replicate this Vintage Wedding Candy Buffet idea, just follow the simple steps in this design breakdown:

Use “cotton candy trees” as the backdrop for the tablescape.  Simply arrange cotton candy cones in containers, just as you would arrange a bouquet of flowers.

Select 5 vintage candy jars of varying heights to display on the table.  You can buy these online – just run search.

If necessary, you can vary the heights by elevating some of the jars on a stack of 3 or 4 old books – this will also help further bring forth the vintage theme.  For a slightly different look, you can cover the books with a fabric table cover so they are concealed, but they still give you the height you are looking for

Fill each glass candy jar with a  different type of candy – try jelly beans, mints, M&Ms, conversation hearts, cinnamon hearts… whatever you enjoy.

Add a few clusters of flowers sitting right on the table for added visual interest, and include one or two floral arrangements in vintage urns to complete the look.  Shop flea markets, garage sales and thrift shops for the urns. You’ll be surprised what treasures you can find for cheap! Get yourself a can of spray paint if you want to freshen them up, or use them just as is (its vintage, after all!).

A Vintage Wedding Candy Buffet like this helps create a very romantic mood, is so very beautiful to look at, and is certain to impress your guests in a way they will remember.

A vintage wedding is a lot of fun to plan, because so much imagination and creativity goes into them.  If you’re planning a vintage wedding, you’ll want to spend a lot of time cruising thrift stores and flea markets.  These are a great source of ideas and inspiration.  Often one flea market find will give life to the entire theme, and you can build all of the other visual elements around it.  So if you are struggling to come up with ideas for your vintage wedding, the thrift stores and flea markets are absolutely the place to start.

A vintage wedding is not only a lot of fun for the couple (or wedding planner) to plan, but guests tend to really enjoy them too because they totally break out of the same-old, same old “cookie cutter mold” and are usually unlike any other wedding.  Guests find them fun and interesting!  If you want your wedding to be personalized, individualized, memorable and unique, a vintage wedding could be perfect for you.

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S-16-0054) Sonia Becher v. Mark Becher (Appellant)

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Attorneys: David P. Kyker and Bradley Sipp (Appellant) --- Sally Rasmussen (Mattson Ricketts) (Appellee)

Civil: Dissolution/custody/visitation

Proceedings below: The district court dissolved the marriage and entered orders regarding valuation and award of marital assets and debts, custody and visitation of the minor children, child support, and alimony. Mark appealed and the Court of Appeals affirmed as modified. Becher v. Becher, 24 Neb. App. 726 (2017). Appellant Mark filed a Petition for Further Review which was granted by the Nebraska Supreme Court.

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The tour across America was absolutely brilliant and I had a wonderful time performing and meeting so many fans. I was spoiled rotten by you all and I would just like to say a very big thank you for all the beautiful gifts you gave me. Each one holds a special place in my heart and I really am so very grateful for them all. I was so spoiled that we had to buy extra suitcases to get them home. I really am very lucky, so thank you!
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Clove bud oil is derived from the bud of the clove tree. The other parts of the plant also give oils, like the leaf and the stem. The plant is rich in natural minerals and other ingredients, which is why almost all of its parts are beneficial for medicines and for the human race. The oil is extracted from the bud and filtered after crushing. There are some chemicals also used for the extraction. The oil is clear and fluid in nature. It has an easy flow and also a very strong aroma. The strong aroma is typical to the clove that is very popular as a spice. The aroma is also a reflection of its great medicinal and herbal properties, generating from the rich natural ingredients that it contains.

·         It is used as a cooking agent when blended with other edible oils.

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·         It is a refresher for stress. Thus, it finds usage as a stress reliever.

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·         It is often mixed with other varieties of aromatic oil in massage therapy.

·         It is good for digestion and the alimentary canal.

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It is often blended with varieties of oil that are aromatic and also edible. Its blend with lemon grass is very popular.

It is rich in eugenol that imparts the flavour to it. Besides, it is also rich in linalool, linoleic acid and coumarine.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Feeling like Spring

Here is my look for today!

First things first, I decided to change my lens and go back to my 50mm one and holy crap I forgot how much I loved it and missed it.
Second, I've been seeing pastel light pink jackets with white pants all over Fashion Week and I had to do my own twist because I'm desperately trying to feel "springy".
 Lastly, I found this wonderful site called Sheinside and bought a few sweaters, along with this Marc by Marc Jacobs one. I just went on the site again and there are so many other ones I want to buy now. There is a beautiful floral Dior sweater with my name on it ;)

Jeans : Jacob
Sweater : Sheinside
Bag : Chanel
Spiked Bracelet : Cocoa Jewelry
H Bracelet : Hermes
Sunglasses : Ralph Lauren
Coat : (Value Village)
Heels : Pleasure (Value Village)
Diamond Ring : (Vintage)

Lipstick : MAC - Diva mixed with MAC - All Fired Up

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  1. Love this look!

    xo, Dee

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  3. great look! very lovely and chic!

  4. Chris - @nylonlover69 on TwitterMarch 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Loving that Pink gingham coat and your white jeans! Great choice!!!

  5. Cute!

    How do you find things from Sheinside? Ever had any issues? :)

  6. such a cute outfit! Loveee the coat!


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Who is it good for? Those who have always wanted to try highlights but have been afraid of them looking harsh/overly contrasted. Those who are currently highlighted and are seeking a softer more dimensional look. Flattering on all skin tones except for the coolest and palest complexions.

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To mix: First you put the bread and yogurt into a blender and blend it for 10 minutes. Then you pour it into a bowl and mix it with the ½ cup of powdered sugar and spoonful of vanilla. Then put it in the blender again and blend it with the two leg bones of a cheetah and the cup of strawberry, banana, orange smoothie and spoonful of ice cream. Finally you add the helium and fizzed up soda and put it in a big bottle and shake it and that should give you about 4-6 cups of Extreme Energy Drink.

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Some images on their Facebook page have also shed some light on certain gameplay elements, including being able to select from different soldiers to play as and upgrade. Each soldier plays as a different class and has their stats and upgrades, so that should add some variety to the gameplay.

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PearPC is an architecture-independent PowerPC platform emulator capable of running most PowerPC operating systems.

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Battle of the Somme centenary: How is it being commemorated and why was it so important?

What was the Battle of the Somme?

Fought between July and November 1916, the Battle of the Somme was one of the defining events of the First World War and the largest battle on the western front.

It saw over one million wounded, killed or missing on both sides of the battlefield – affecting the lives of millions more back home.

The first day of the 141-day campaign, July 1 1916, was and still is the deadliest day in the history of the British Army. Almost 20,000 British Empire soldiers lost their lives in just 24 hours.

As well as being the deadliest battle of the 1914-1918 conflict, it was also one of the bloodiest battles in human history. Only the German clashes with Russia during the Second World War caused more deaths.

How is it being commemorated?

Today, a commemorative service will take place at the Thiepval Memorial To The Missing which towers over the rolling Picardy fields in northern France where so many fell.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, will join Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande and other leaders for a service of remembrance in front of an audience of 10,000.

The memorial is the largest Commonwealth war memorial in the world. Sir Edwin Lutyens imposing masterpiece carries the names of more than 72,000 officers and men from the UK and South Africa killed on the nearby front and have no known grave.

Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry were among those who attended an evening vigil at the memorial. Vigils and ceremonies also took place across the UK, including at Westminster Abbey, attended by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

This morning, there was a two-minute silence across Britain which ended at 7.30am, the time when the British, Commonwealth and French forces went "over the top" a century ago.

A National Commemorative Service will take place at 3pm at Manchester Cathedral, followed by a people’s procession through Manchester to Heaton Park at 7:30pm. The free event will close with live performances of music, poems and dance  linked to the First World War.

Who took part in the Battle of the Somme?

The battle was between Allied forces of France and Britain against the German Empire.

It took place near the River Somme in northern France, equidistant from Paris, Calais and the Belgian border. This was part of the Western front - the fault-line where German soldiers were being held back from their attempts to invade France.

The British Army, led by the controversial Field Marshal Douglas Haig, was assisted by thousands of soldiers from elsewhere in the Empire, including Australia, India, New Zealand and Canada.

What happened on July 1 1916?

The battle was planned to end months of deadlock on the Western Front, break through Germany lines and also relieve pressure on the French forces at Verdun - a nearby town that had been under siege.

Laden with heavy kit, the British infantry began their laborious advance at 7:30am on July 1 following a week of intense artillery bombardment of German positions from the village of Serre to Maricourt which had intended to annihilate enemy forces.

There was a belief that following this bombardment, troops would take a safe stroll across no-man's land to trenches the Allies thought would be empty, but German defences were far better than they had anticipated.

German troops had hidden safely in deep dugouts during shelling the previous week and emerged quickly, catching the Allies by surprise and shooting them down in vast numbers.

In the first 24 hours, there were 57,470 casualties (including 19,240 men killed) – just under half the total engaged. Most men were killed in the first few minutes.

What about the rest of the battle?

The Battle of the Somme continued for another 140 days as Britain's attempts to consolidate its gains quickly degenerated into a series of bloody piecemeal fights for scraps of wood and village.

After the opening assault, the next major set-piece attack was at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in September, known as the debut of the tank in modern warfare. The last major battle was at the Ancre in October.

On both sides ill-prepared and poorly-equipped units were thrown into the fight, causing terrible casualties, including an average British casualty rate of 3,000 a day.

Finally winter weather brought it all to a sodden halt and the Battle of the Somme officially ended on November 18. The net gain was a strip of land 20 miles wide and six miles deep.

For a complete timeline of the First World War click here.

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander in Chief of the British forces on the Western Front during the First World War. Credit: PA

Was the battle a failure?

The Battle of the Somme is seen by many as a failure because of the huge number of casualties compared to the small advance made into German-held areas.

The leadership of General Haig has also been criticised, with some historians calling him a "butcher" – although he was seen by many as a hero at the end of the war.

Other historians believe the battle was a strategic victory and an important step towards Allied victory in 1918. It achieved its narrow objective of relieving pressure on the French at Verdun.

It also led the exhausted and demoralised Germans to abandon any hope of a land breakthrough and resort instead to unrestricted submarine warfare – a fateful decision which soon brought the USA into the war

Why were there so many deaths?

There are a number of reasons why the battle was so devastating, including leadership, strategy, poor conditions in the trenches and the attritional nature of warfare as it was during the First World War. A lot of people died on both sides whatever generals did.

One of the central problems was the depth and quality of the German defences. British artillery was of low quality: among the millions of shells fired only a tiny proportion were capable of penetrating deep bunkers, and many did not even managed to cut the barbed wire which protected the German trenches.

Moreover, the intricate Somme battle plan involved rigid, detailed schedules for the artillery, each barrage precisely timed to move ahead of the infantry's anticipated advance. Without effective radio communication these plans were not adjusted, leaving soldiers to fend for themselves while the artillery moved on without them. Such problems were endemic – many infantry units did actually capture German trenches, but were surrounded, killed or forced to retreat because they were not reinforced.

British officers were criticised for being distant and disconnected during the conflict, and the Somme was a tragic example of this. Many soldiers resented the "staff" officers who worked from behind the lines.

But there were also thousands of line officers led their men from the front, often carrying only a revolver or even just a swagger stick. In the course of the war, Britain lost 12 per cent of its ordinary soldiers, but 17 per cent of its officers.

Who suffered the most?

A small dominion, Newfoundland – now part of Canada – suffered 90 per cent losses to their 2,000 strong force on the opening day of the battle.

This was equivalent to one in ten people from the entire dominion - or one in five men.

Several British "pals battalions" - units made up of people all from the same local areas - suffered losses that were devastating for their communities at home - including the Lancashire town of Accrington which lost 303 men on the first day of the offensive.

Read more about how Accrington suffered here.

What about the Somme's place in history?

The Battle of the Somme ended any slim hope that one "Big Push" could break the deadlock of trench warfare. And over the next five decades it became, rightly or wrongly, the defining symbol of the First World War – a symbol of horror, stupidity, and futility.

That meaning began to crystalise as soon as the guns stopped. Soldier after soldier later wrote or testified that this was the day their faith in their cause and in the competence of their superiors disintegrated. Many said they had no other word for it but "murder". The "Big Push" became known as the "Great F--- Up."

Initially the public saw the Somme as a hard-fought victory and General Haig as a hero. But slowly a more pessimistic narrative bubbled up through the memoirs of old soldiers and the provocations of modernist writers and artists.

In 1928, the war poet Edmund Blunden wrote: "By the end of the day both sides had seen, in a sad scrawl of broken earth and murdered men, the answer to the question. No road. No thoroughfare. Neither race had won, nor could win, the War. The War had won, and would go on winning."

A German officer, Friedrich Steinbrecher, put it more succinctly:  "Somme. The whole history of the world cannot contain a more ghastly word."

Today, rightly or wrongly, the Somme provides the pattern for how we remember the whole war.

Its key moments – the charge "over the top", the waves of men cut down, the stupid optimism and the shattering disillusion – are the central images of the conflict.

Look no further than the moving final sequence of Blackadder Goes Forth, ubiquitous in recent school history classes in which the protagonists charge into the camera and into nothingness.

The battle is never named, but it is unmistakably a picture of first day of the Battle of the Somme.


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Health warnings stepped up as heatwave continues in the UK - but it will not last until the weekend

The record-breaking heatwave that caused the hottest day of the year so far will not extend to the weekend as it gives way to cooler conditions.

Temperatures soared past 34C (93F) in some parts of the country on Tuesday, while there were further heat warnings on Wednesday as Public Health England said vulnerable people could be at risk.

But the Met Office expects more seasonal temperatures to have returned by the weekend as a band of rain moves in from the Atlantic, bringing fresher weather.

It is expected to remain warm on Thursday, and there is still the potential for thunderstorms in the central areas of the country.

“We are going to get back to much more normal conditions for September, which will be a disappointment for some and a relief to others,” said a Met Office spokesman.

“We are still going to have fairly dry conditions over the weekend, and it will be cooler and fresher.”

UK weather forecast: Wednesday 14 September

Dr Thomas Waite, of the Extreme Events team at PHE, said: "It might be the end of the summer but those who are at risk from the ill-effects of high temperatures are still at risk.

"That's why it's really important that we all think what we can do to make sure that older people, those with heat and lung conditions and those with very young children, don't suffer from too much heat."

It comes after storms wreaked havoc in Cornwall on Tuesday night, causing two schools in Redruth to close on Wednesday because of flooding.

The water was waist-high in some areas in the west of the country and stones, shingle and mud were strewn all over main roads.

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Around 400 homes were left without power during the lightning storms and heavy rain, which struck on Tuesday night and in the early hours of Wednesday morning, and one person needed medical help after a row of four terraced houses was hit by lightning near Helston.

There were also storms in Manchester on Tuesday, which was confirmed as the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures in some areas of the country went beyond 34C (93F).

Manchester City’s Champions League fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach had to be postponed for 24 hours following a torrential downpour at the Etihad Stadium, while various Manchester Metrolink networks were also suspended throughout the evening as the pouring rain flooded tram lines.

In a striking contrast, a temperature of 34.4C in Gravesend, Kent made it the hottest September day since 1911.

Public Health England issued its first ever September warning as large parts of the country were placed on heatwave alert.


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Celebrate Christmas

What I'm Celebrating This Week

– Christmas has to be one of my fav. times of the year. It means being on vacation from work, spending time with family and friends, doing lots of baking, and or course eating more than humanly possible LOL

– This year we will be going to my hubby's parents place for Christmas lunch, then to my family for dinner, followed by lots of board games and loads of fun. Can't wait.

– I have a great gobbling friend coming over after Boxing Day, which means lots of chatting and having fun.

– Hope everyone enjoys the holidays and takes time out. That is my plan 🙂 What do you have planned?

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Survival has always been on the top of Fallen's To Do List as being the last Dragon shifter in Tapestry had painted a target on her long ago. But after being captured and magically tethered to an assassin who could kill her in an instant, time is running out. With the fate of an entire world at stake, Fallen has to find a way to get out alive, with or without her unwanted companion…her incredibly sexy unwanted companion.

Exiled from the Kingdom and on a mission to save his stepfather from the Collector, Saber's life is already a mess. But he never could imagine that he'd be hexed into a mindless shadow assassin or worse, being kidnapped and mystically-bound to a hot blonde vixen that has a crazy obsession with fire. Sexy/strange/fire-chick aside, he has got to find a way to get out of there but Fallen isn't in the least being helpful with their escape plan. Seriously, can things get any worse?

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Free wellness series continues at Waverly Community House

For Abington Journal | March 22nd, 2016 5:03 pm

WAVERLY TWP. — The Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, will continue its free wellness series with advanced practice holistic nurse Dr. Mary Elaine Southard. The public is invited to join Southard for “an evening of new perspectives, ways of thinking and healing.”

Next in the series, “Healthy Nutrition,” will focus on how to use food as an avenue to wellness by identifying intolerances that trigger inflammatory reactions and chronic health problems. The presentation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in the Constance Reynolds Belin Room.

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Service to pay tribute to national day recognizing gender-based violence

LIVERPOOL - The Zion United Church in Liverpool plans to honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a 7 p.m. service Dec. 6.
“It’s really a good a time for the community to get together and remember that this is still something we’re very much needing to work together on,” said Rev. Carol Smith.
The evening’s events will include two guest speakers: Const. Rob James and Rhonda Lemire from Second Story Women’s Centre.
The website for the women’s centre in Lunenburg says the organization “works to enhance lives by providing service and education designed to promote personal growth, community awareness, and social change.”
There will also be music by Mary MacRae and Lillian Bruhm.
Rev. Smith said she would read the names of the women killed at École Polytechnique in Montreal Dec. 6, 1989.
“And then the other aspect is education – talking about what’s happening and what are the good things that are happening to educate and improve the situation we still have with violence against women,” she said.
 There was a service last year on the same day that was very well attended, said Rev. Smith.
To learn more about Second Story Women’s Centre, go to
For more information about the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, visit

About Dec. 6
The Status of Women Canada’s website says the national day is not only to remember the 14 women killed in Montreal; it’s also to “consider the women and girls for whom violence is a daily reality, and to remember those who have died as result of gender-based violence.”

Did you know?
This year’s theme is #MYActionsMatter
The theme asks everyone to take steps to question, call out and speak up against acts of gender-based violence.
Women in Canada and around the world still face disproportionate levels of violence each day.

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