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Ordination of Dr. Peter to the Diaconate on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross!

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Wonderful news! Many of us were already planning to attend the Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection on Tuesday, September 14 (10am) for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross in order to be present at the ordination of Fr. Samuel to the Holy Priesthood. I am very happy to be able to report that we now all have one more reason to attend… At that same service, our very own Dr. Peter Choi will be ordained to the Holy Diaconate!

Given the timing and the late notice, I know that not everyone will be able to attend, but I wanted to give everybody as much notice as possible (I only found out about the plan yesterday, mostly because Vladyka only made the plan yesterday!) so folks can see if they can get the time off work (I’ll be asking my boss today if I can get that Tuesday off!) – and, if you can’t attend, please be sure to keep Dr. Peter and his family in your prayers on the day of the feast, along with Fr. Samuel.

This is exciting news not just for Dr. Peter and his family, but for our whole parish. I don’t know many mission parishes as young as ours that have been blessed with a deacon! God has been very good to us.

One small note on a related matter… We had already decided Sunday morning to change the Vesperal Liturgy that we had scheduled on Monday evening (Sept. 13) for the Exaltation of the Cross to a Vespers with Litya, given that a number of us were planning to go to the Liturgy for the feast at Holy Resurrection on Tuesday morning. This new news confirms that decision – and will make our celebration on the eve of the feast that much more festive!

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One of the most common questions asked today is: Are you ready to adjust your company for the future of the Internet? Well, guess what. That future has arrived. Despite the typical response of “I know I need to increase my company’s presence on the internet, and I will do so when the time comes” or “I will adjust my company for an online presence as soon as I’m done investing elsewhere,” the world has become primarily online, and we can’t deny this fact. That means if you look around, you will notice that everything is online. From choosing the retailer you will buy your shoes from to what music you will listen to, the main place where the search begins is on the Internet. Nowadays, one of the first toys children asks for when they are old enough to make that choice is a tablet, smartphone or other device. Moreover, people also turn to the Internet to check their bank account, to choose a restaurant or to find the best vacation spot.

A key word associated with the Internet is “convenience.” Everything that a smartphone or any other electronic device connected to the Internet does is to make life easier and, most of the time, faster. As we all know, time is the most valuable item we have, and anything that consumes less of it, tends to grow. The Internet is deeply involved into our lives, and as hard as we may try to avoid it, it seems the more we depend on it. If you stop and analyze the most successful companies around the world, they use Whatsapp, Spotify, Waze, Dominos and Google to obtain their victories. “Convenience” is the key word for the future, and whoever invests in it will not regret it, regardless the business model the company fits in.

The stone business is certainly not different. Starting with this magazine and its online version, which can be read anywhere without the need of carrying any hard copy to a homeowner choosing his fabricator or even preselecting the granite color he desires for his kitchen countertop. Most of the well-known exporters and distributors worldwide already have some sort of “online inventory” option or software in which their customers gain access to their inventory. Fabricators are now able to show their templates and estimates online. Most of the tools, machines and products alike specially designed for the stone industry can now be researched — and sometimes even bought — online. Customers from different segments of the stone industry are now using their devices to select products and communicate with their suppliers. There are some more developed systems in the market that offer a faster communication between buyers and vendors through online chats, shopping cart, order follow-ups and even online payments.

The Internet has also extended the normal “hours of operation” of companies by exposing their inventory online, which automatically keeps the business running 24/7. Think of this: a customer has to drive for many miles (usually with traffic in major cities) and with an appointment prior scheduled within the normal hour of operation with his sales representative, so he is be able to see the inventory and select his granite slab(s). On top of that, customers with overseas suppliers have to spend many hours, money (and sometimes even their health traveling long distances) to hand select their slabs. This has started to change with the newest online inventory systems available in the market. A total of 90% of Brothers In Granite’s actual sales to the U.S. is now made through one of these online inventory systems. That represents alone over $3.5 million per year in revenue coming from one of these online systems. The other 10% is done by what we now call “the old-fashion way” of e-mails and actual visits. A few other Brazilian suppliers adept to online inventory systems are experiencing the same feeling with their systems. According to PBA Stones and Zumax, their sales staff have recently improved the way they sell granite overseas.

“The use of our online inventory system has increased significantly the capacity of my sales representatives to approach customers,” said Ricardo Gomes, owner of Zumax - Brazil. “Now they are able to attend to at least 30% more customers than before, since their sales routine has now been summarized by this system. From checking our inventory to sending an offer by email and even a Pro Forma Invoice can now be done at one place and online from wherever they are. My U.S. sales staff now has the capability of checking our inventory online, as well as any other data they need such as customer database using their iPad, phone, etc. This has certainly changed our entire sales strategy in a very good way.”

In the past, stone trading was done through fax. We can’t even imagine how this is possible, right? Nowadays, e-mail seems to be the common way to communicate, but this is also starting to change with the freedom provided by online inventory systems. The same thing which Amazon and eBay has done to commerce all over the world is happening to the stone business by some of the online inventory systems. What do you think is more convenient? To receive a heavy e-mail with a limited number of colors for you to choose from, or have the opportunity to open an entire inventory from a supplier and use its intelligent filter technology to find whatever you desire whenever you want, wherever you are? Again, what is more efficient, faster and easier? In summary, it’s the word “convenience” taking place. Furthermore some of these systems provide the option for customers to use software and applications in which the purchasing experience is even smoother and quicker, with an offline mode that synchronizes whenever the device gets online again.

Not too long ago, I remember seeing sales representatives from many countries who traveled to the U.S. to visit customers with huge sample suitcases — sometimes made of wood and filled with stone pieces weighing over 11 pounds — having a hard time opening doors, flying, etc. Now brochures or even business cards seem to be losing their use for the online revolution. These online systems are gathering all these needs together in one place, and the best part is that they are stored on cloud servers. That means you can show your inventory with any device and access any data you need, such as a customer database, orders and their status, open invoices, files, etc. I’ve noticed that at some of the companies who use these technologies sales representatives are now traveling with nothing more than an iPad. No more samples, papers or even computers are needed to sell. On top of that a director of a company is now able to access all sales activities and all kinds of reports in his cell phone.

I always like to say that nothing will replace human relationships. After all, business is nothing more than someone buying or selling products/services to someone else. However, everything that makes this human connection more efficient, easier and quicker is accepted and tends to become a necessity. Nothing will ever replace the intelligence of a sales representative, for example, who knows what his customers like or how to approach him in order to close a sale. These software programs are out there, if used correctly with its many tools involved (Customer Relationship Management, E-mailing and other features alike) tends to be a very useful tool for them to sell more. As long as we are talking about people trading with people, nothing should replace the old shake of hands once a deal is closed. But imagine the world of possibilities these software programs can offer to an efficient sales representative who can handle it properly. Whoever knows how to handle the word “convenience” well will surpass others who don’t, and these professionals will never fear these types of technologies. A well-prepared sales staff knows how to approach customers at the right time and place. Stone shows and workshops should not be affected by these technologies, but instead they should take advantage of them and improve their chances of success.

So whenever you think of the future of your company, you should not avoid thinking of the Internet and its sales tools. The world has become majorly online, and the stone business is certainly not different. If you haven’t thought about that until now, I invite you to do so, since I’m sure your customers — and maybe your competitor — already did. The options are out there. Choose wisely, but choose.


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Winter is actually a great time to move, especially in colder climates. You can get lower rents and a cheaper truck! You just have to buy a home that’s been on the market for a while. Unfortunately, there’s a reason it’s cheaper. Sometimes people don’t want to deal with moving in the cold, snow, and ice.

If you find yourself having to move during the winter months, you will want to keep a few things in mind.

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Start by making a backup plan in case a storm arrives on moving day. Consult realtors, property managers, landlords, and moving companies about policies for postponing in case of inclement weather.

Make sure the utilities are activated and turned on at your new home and that the scheduled turn off date at your current place are several days after your move. This way you’ll be sure to have heat and lights wherever you are.

Start tracking the weather forecast two weeks before you move and keep a close eye on temperatures and storm systems in the days leading up to the move. If it’s a long distance move, make sure you’re checking not just the cities at each end of the trip, but the weather for all the towns and highways on your driving route.

Make sure you have winter supplies on hand. This starts with appropriate clothing like coats, gloves, and boots, but also includes snow shovels, windshield scrapers, salt or sand for your driveway and steps, and tarps, sheets or cardboard to protect the floors of your home as you move things in and out of the dwelling.

Moving Day

Clear away any snow or ice from walkways, driveways, and wherever the moving truck is going to park. Do this at both your current and new home for a local move. For a long distance move, arrange for the landlord or property manager to clear your new home before you arrive.

Whether you’re moving yourself or have hired movers, you’ll want to take a few extra steps to make sure things go smoothly.

  • Keep the doors open. This will reduce temperature shock between the cold outside and the heat inside.
  • Wear layered clothing. As you warm up from the physical exertion you can shed outer layers and prevent overheating.
  • Stay hydrated. While the temptation will be to drink hot liquids, stick with room temperature water during the move. Once everything is loaded up, then you can close up the doors and enjoy hot food and beverages.
  • Get help. Whether you hire movers or gather friends together, the more bodies involved, the less time any one person has to spend in the cold. Just remember to “pay” your friends with a hot meal afterward.
  • Keep towels or rags available both inside and in the moving truck to wipe down anything that gets wet, snowy, or muddy.

Pets in Winter

You may want to consider boarding your pets during a local move or sending them to a friend on moving day. With open doors and people coming in and out, the possibility that a companion animal will get out is high. If that’s not possible, consider locking them in a container room, such as a bathroom, or loading them into their carriers in a remote corner of your home. An indoor cat or dog getting lost in the snow or cold outside could be a tragedy.

If you’re traveling long distance with pets, make sure each carrier has a thick blanket or towel to help keep animals warm in the back of the vehicle. Keep pets in the car with you, do not transport them in the moving truck, as it is not climate controlled.

If you’re lucky, the weather will be on your side and you’ll have an easy move. If not, following these tips will make even a snowy, blustery day into a good moving experience.

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All I Need - Jennifer Van Wyk

All I Need

All I Need

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It took me years to get over my fiance sleeping with another woman. I thought my luck with men had finally turned around until I walked in on my new fiance with my maid-of-honor.

I'm done with men entirely. I'm definitely old enough to know better than to let that happen to me again. Trust isn't something I have in me to give . . . to anyone. At least, not anymore. Besides, even if I wanted to give someone my everything, I have nothing left to give. Now, if Walker could be less handsome, his relationship with his nephew not quite as sexy and his body . . . well, let's not get crazy. His body is just a gift to womankind.

The moment I laid eyes on Ellie, I knew she'd be full of spit and vinegar. And why wouldn't she be? She'd just caught her fiance with her maid of honor-and they weren't chatting about the upcoming nuptials. I can't help but push her buttons. Maybe having her work for me in my vet clinic wasn't the smartest move I've ever made considering I can't stop my body from aching for her. She said she was done with men entirely, that she's broken, but I can't help but hope that she realizes she's all I need.

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Brad Pitt Performed 95 Percent Stunts in the Upcoming ‘Bullet Train’ Movie

Brad Pitt Performed 95 Percent Stunts in the Upcoming ‘Bullet Train’ Movie

Brad Pitt performed 95% of his physical stunts in the upcoming movie ‘Bullet Train’, according to the movie’s stunt coordinator.

Bullet Train is an upcoming movie directed by Leitch and is based on the novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch, who has worked as Pitt’s stunt double in a few movies like the Fight Club has cast Brad Pitt and it seems that he has encouraged the 57-year old actor to perform the stunts himself.

As reported by Vulture, Greg Rementer, the stunt coordinator for the movie, said,

“Brad did 95 percent of his physical stunts — the fighting,”.

He added, “He’s like a natural-born athlete. He really got in there!”

Bullet Train’s cast includes Sandra Bullock, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz,  Hiroyuki Sonada, Andrew Koji, and Michael Shannon.

David Leitch is popular for directing movies that are filled with thrilling fight sequences. He directed Deadpool 2, which is one of his most prized directions and he was one of the producers of ‘John Wick’. Reports are that Leitch was the one who encouraged Keanu Reeves to perform all the tactical gunfights and hand-to-hand combat stunts.

Greg Rementer said,

“Never have I ever done so many huge actors in one feature where all of them excelled at the physical movement of our training,”. “So Brad, Brian, Michael Shannon, Hiroyuki Sonada, Andrew Koji—who was already a stud in terms of where he comes from with the show Warrior—all these actors put out some great action and did a lot of their [own] stuff.”

Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock were spotted on the set of the movie earlier this month. Apparently, they had just shot a scene as they both were in their get-up, as Pitt was all dusty and bloody while Sandra seemed neat and pretty.

One of the best things about this duo is that both of them are senior artists and they both have done numerous action movies. Shooting a movie involving action sequences on a train wouldn’t be something new for Sandra, thanks to her movie ‘Speed’. On the other hand, Pitt has been a part of some amazing thrillers as well, so he seems to be the perfect fit for the movie.

There is no update about its release date yet. We will keep you updated with all the latest news regarding the ‘Bullet Train’ movie.

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    Here is my annual nag – oops, I mean advice, on how to stay healthy in the heat after wls.

    Some of this is so obvious that you might think I am being ridiculous. However, for newbies, it might not be so.

    Hydration – it is absolutely vital that you keep hydrated during hot weather. If you can, water is the best option but other forms of liquids are also ok. Don’t forget that some foods are very high in water content (cucumber, melon etc) so will be a great alternative when not being able to drink with food. Try to make the food you choose contribute to your liquid intake.

    Secondly – alcohol. We all know how wonderful it is to sit in the sun with a nice glass of wine or Pimms! Please be aware that after wls, some people will find that even a few sips of alcohol will make them feel drunk. You might find yourself in the awful paradox of not being illegal to drive but will physically and mentally be incapable. The other worry is that alcohol can affect judgement in other areas. Your personal safety could be compromised if you are tipsy and not in a position to be completely aware of your surroundings or who is with you.

    I know this sounds like scaremongering but it really is better to be safe than sorry. So, if you are at a social function and want to have a few drinks, please make sure that you are surrounded by people you know and trust. I got drunk at my Sister’s wedding in March. I don’t remember how I got back to the hotel! Fortunately, I was with family and friends, and the wedding took place on a Naval base so I knew I was safe. I very rarely drink so got ‘squiffy’ quickly.

    Anyway, I just want you all to be aware of what you might expect. After wls, we need to take extra care of ourselves to make sure that we don’t run into any problems that could have been avoided. I hope you all have a great, fun-filled and safe Summer.

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Microdermabrasion For Acne Scars: Everything You Need To Know

Written by Arshiya Syeda

Acne often leaves behind scars after a breakout. The scarring becomes more noticeable with age as the skin begins to lose its elasticity. Sun exposure increases the damage to your skin, thus worsening the appearance of acne scars.

Microdermabrasion is a specialized skin care procedure that is used to treat acne scars. The dermatologist uses a small device to remove the superficial skin layer and reveal the underlying smooth, supple, and toned skin.

Read on to learn all about microdermabrasion – its benefits, procedure, potential side effects, and costs – and how effective it is at reducing acne scars.

 What Is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a popular skin exfoliation treatment. It is painless and non-invasive. Although the common area for this technique is the face, you can also get microdermabrasion on the neck, chest, back, and hands.

For this procedure, the dermatologist uses a handheld instrument to exfoliate your skin. Unlike other forms of exfoliating techniques – like chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and dermabrasion – microdermabrasion only targets superficial skin (1). This makes it the best option for treating early sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and acne scars.

As the dermatologist uses a fine abrasive tip combined with vacuum suction, there is no need for needles and anesthetics for the procedure. The recovery is also quicker compared to other exfoliating methods.

Let’s check out what effect microdermabrasion has on the skin.

What Is The Effect Of Microdermabrasion On Your Skin?

Often, sun damage, aging, and pollution dry out the outer layer of skin and cause discoloration and rough texture. Microdermabrasion exfoliates your skin to give you an even skin tone and texture. Even a single treatment session is claimed to deliver visible results.

For many people, it also softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also reduces pore size and controls oiliness (1). Listed below are the effects it has on different skin conditions:

1. Effect On Acne

Microdermabrasion works best on depressed acne scars that lie flat against the skin. It does not help improve deep and extensive acne scarring (2), (3).

As the skin gets exfoliated, it triggers the healing process of your skin. Subsequently, your skin produces more collagen and remodels to become smoother. Multiple treatments can also reduce the dark spots caused by breakouts. Repeated treatments can also decrease the comedones in mild acne.

It is not advisable to get microdermabrasion if you have severe acne or an acute breakout episode as it can exacerbate your condition. Consult your dermatologist for an alternative treatment. You can also wait for the inflammation to settle and the acne to clear before opting for microdermabrasion.

2. Effect On Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark patches to appear on the skin. Microdermabrasion treatment can help in such skin pigmentation problems (4). You are usually asked to undergo sessions once a fortnight or month. When used in combination with glycolic acid peels, 4% hydroquinone, and regular sunscreen, it can yield positive results. The only drawback is it is not a permanent solution.

3. Effect On Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris (also known as follicular keratosis) is a harmless skin condition in which the skin produces excess keratin protein that blocks the hair follicles. The blocked follicles lead to a rough and bumpy appearance on the skin. These bumps appear on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks and do not hurt or itch (5).

Microdermabrasion can help temporarily improve the appearance of skin affected by keratosis pilaris. Skin experts often recommend this treatment in combination with lactic acid lotion and glycolic acid peel. However, the condition can recur despite treatment.

Now, let’s check out how many sessions of microdermabrasion you need to reduce acne scars.

How Many Microdermabrasion Sessions Do You Need?

On average, the cells of your skin regenerate every 30 days. This means the effects of a microdermabrasion treatment on the skin are temporary. For continued benefits, you may require multiple sessions every two to four weeks.

The number of sessions a person requires will depend on their skin condition, the extent of skin damage and acne scarring, and their healing capacity. Due to the cumulative benefit of microdermabrasion treatments, multiple sessions spread over regular intervals (biweekly or monthly) may be necessary. Depending on your acne scarring, you may require about 5-12 sessions. Multiple sessions plus sun protection and moisturization can yield optimal results to give you a healthy, glowing complexion.

Keep reading to learn all about the microdermabrasion procedure.

Procedure For Microdermabrasion

1. Prepping For The Treatment

You can get microdermabrasion at the spa or at a dermatologist’s clinic. Ensure you remove any traces of makeup or oil from your skin before the treatment. You will also require eye protection – either eye pads or goggles.

During the treatment, your skin needs some tension to achieve effective abrasion and vacuum. The skin care expert will stretch your skin and move the handpiece over it with continuous smooth passes. Typically, a couple of passes are done on one area.

Your skin will become slightly pinkish during the treatment, which is an expected response. The pinkness usually fades within a few hours.

2. Treatment After-Care

You will notice your skin to be a bit dry after the treatment. Continue to apply moisturizer as it can be an effect of exfoliation. You may also experience a mild sunburn-like sensation and increased photosensitivity for a few days following treatment (1). Apply sunscreen regularly to prevent sun damage.

Following are few more care tips for microdermabrasion after-care:

  • Use anti-inflammatory creams or cold compresses if needed.
  • Use a gentle cleanser.
  • Avoid picking at your new skin.
  • Avoid glycolic acid, beta hydroxy acid, retinol, and benzoyl peroxide products for a few days following treatment.
  • Avoid applying prescription retinoid products for at least a week after treatment.

The treatment stimulates collagen production to rejuvenate your skin. It helps reduce dark spots, age lines, and scarring to make your skin softer and smoother. However, the effects can be moderate and require repeated treatments.

How Much Does It Cost?

Microdermabrasion is more of a cosmetic procedure, and it is not covered by insurance. If you are getting the procedure, then you may want to consult your dermatologist or skin care specialist for the cost. On average, a session can cost about $100. Since the effect of a single session is minimal, you will require multiple such sessions.

Now, let’s answer the most important question.

Is Microdermabrasion For Everyone?

Microdermabrasion is not suitable for everyone. If you have acute inflammation or an active breakout, microdermabrasion can exacerbate the condition. Also, if you have extensive acne scars that spread beyond the middle layers of your skin, it will be ineffective (1).

Also, you should avoid the procedure if you have:

  • Open cuts and wounds on your skin
  • Skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, etc.
  • Skin cancers and cysts
  • Viral infections like herpes simplex, varicella-zoster virus, human papillomavirus, and impetigo
  • You are on isotretinoin medications for your acne problems

If you fall into one of these categories, you can check out the alternative treatments in the next section.

 Alternatives To Microdermabrasion For Acne Scars

In some conditions, microdermabrasion can be ineffective on acne scars. You can try the following alternatives instead (3):

  • Dermabrasion, as it is more invasive and can target the deeper skin layers
  • Chemical peels
  • Laser resurfacing
  • Microneedling
  • Cryotherapy
  • Steroidal injections
  • Surgical removal of the skin lesions

It is wise to consult your skin specialist to guide you. In some cases, a combination of these treatments can provide better relief and lasting results than microdermabrasion.

Lastly, let’s check out the limitations and side effects of microdermabrasion.

Limitations And Potential Side Effects Of Microdermabrasion

The non-invasive nature of microdermabrasion ensures that the recovery is rapid with minimal side effects. It is a relatively safe procedure.

The potential drawbacks are the limitations of using this treatment:

  • It targets only the superficial layer of your skin.
  • It is ineffective when the skin lesions or damage extends into the deeper layers.

The potential side effects of microdermabrasion include (1):

  • Slight skin tightness
  • Redness/pinkness on the treated area (often resolves by itself)
  • Skin bruising
  • Photosensitivity
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
  • Skin abrasions
  • Micro bleeding
  • Threadlike red lines and patterns on the skin due to small blood vessel injuries

Take Away

Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive and painless treatment for removing the uppermost layer of your skin. It is good for treating mild acne scars. Although you will see some results with one session, multiple sessions are necessary for lasting skin improvement. You will have to follow some skin care tips before and after the treatment to reap optimal results.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

Can microdermabrasion make acne scars worse?

Microdermabrasion is ineffective on deep and extensive acne scars. It can also worsen hypertrophic or keloidal acne scars.

Which is better – microdermabrasion or chemical peel – for acne?

Microdermabrasion sessions can fade superficial scarring caused by acne. It can cause irritation and abrasion of the skin if you have an active acne breakout. Chemical peels in such conditions will prove effective. The salicylate acid in chemical peels prevents future breakouts while exfoliating the skin.

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The official investigation into what happened at Grenfell Tower is still ongoing, but the first details about how victims will be commemorated have been revealed.

It’s been eight months since 71 residents of Grenfell Tower lost their lives in a fire that engulfed the entire building block. The tragedy has since left an entire west London community devastated with unanswered questions, a charred building site and no answer as to how victims would be commemorated.

Now, some questions are starting to be answered. The site of the tower will likely be turned into a memorial, and the nearby Latimer Road underground station will be renamed Grenfell Station, according to a government document

The decision comes as survivors’ group Grenfell United requested the tube station name change and this week the Mayor of London confirmed his support toward the idea.

“I’ve agreed to make sure that we start consultation as soon as possible to rename this station as a fitting tribute,” Sadiq Khan told LBC.

“It’s really important that we remember the awful fire, but also those fantastic residents that campaigned so hard since the fire to make sure that justice is done,” he said, adding that victims’ families and friends had stated they wanted a “fitting tribute”.

“The idea they had - and of course, we’ll consult others - is to rename the station Grenfell. It’s important we listen to local residents,” he continued. The move will need to be confirmed by Transport for London.

Kensington and Chelsea was handed back responsibility for dealing with the crisis in September last year, although the council is viewed with hostility and mistrust by many residents. The council has confirmed it has “no plans” for the site and its future would be decided by the community.

As reported by the Evening Standard, the latest figures show “633 rehoming offers have been made to the 207 households. All of those who have engaged with the council have received at least one offer. Of these, 55 have moved into permanent accommodation and 49 have accepted offers but are in temporary homes and hotels while they wait for sales to complete and flats to be redecorated.

“A further 60 are in temporary accommodation while they decide on their offer and the remaining 43 are in emergency accommodation.”

The second procedural hearing in the highly contentious Grenfell Inquiry has meanwhile been announced for 21 and 22 March.

Last month, British artist Stormzy called out prime minister Theresa May during the Brit Awards for the mishandling of the Grenfell fire.

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Backward Glance – Oyster gatherers of the Pumicestone Passage
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You may not know that the little township of Donnybrook, situated on the western shore of Pumicestone Passage, was once called Little Caloundra.

Early stories say it got its present name from a camp used by the Moreton Bay Oyster Company. ‘Donnybrooke’ camp was the principal site for the Moreton Bay Oyster Company with the other main site located on South Stradbroke Island.

The camp had originally started off as a lime burning centre.

The Moreton Bay Oyster Company started trading on 11 August 1876 and until the 1920s it was the largest of its type operating in Queensland.

During the late 1870s many families moved to Pumicestone Passage and settled close to the pristine waterway where work camps were set up for the oyster company.

It was an enterprising time and Pumicestone Passage became a busy waterway with more than 100 people employed in the industry.

There were numerous oyster leases on the banks and on the islands which dot the passage.

The industry was labour intensive but the returns were worthwhile.

Oyster gatherers would dredge up the oysters, put them in bags and send them via cutters to market to be transported as far away as Sydney.

Each oyster bag contained the contents of four large kerosene tins. In some places the oyster beds were three metres thick in Pumicestone Passage.

Covered oyster docks were built on passage sites all the way up to Caloundra.

The oyster company used a mechanised system which raised and lowered the oysters on racks and could be used to load the oysters onto boats to transport them to the thriving market.

Thomas Martin Tripcony Senior was one of the early oystering pioneers of Pumicestone Passage. Arriving in 1861 he was connected to both lime burning and oystering.

In 1876 Tripconys acquired a selection of 1215 hectares and built a home they named Cowie Bank.

Four generations of the Tripcony family became involved in the oyster industry.

Cowie Bank was positioned between Hussey and Glasshouse Mountain Creek about 20 kilometres east of Beerburrum.

The Tripconys used an oyster gathering process where they dredged the oysters with a wire mesh rake pulled behind a flat bottomed punt.

They would transfer the young oysters back to Cowie Bank jetty and place them in a holding area for fattening which allowed the oysters to be covered at high tide.

Goods and passengers also travelled on the oyster cutters but after the North Coast Rail Line opened to Landsborough in the early 1890s the region’s transport needs changed.

The transportation of goods and passengers saw the Near North Coast begin to use rail services and when the train arrived at designated stations the goods or passengers were met by horse and buggy or cart and transported over rough tracks to their destination.

Many walked if they could not afford the luxury of horse transportation at the time.

Thomas Martin Tripcony passed away in 1896 and by the turn of the century many of the oyster beds silted over or had begun to disappear.

After the death of his father, young Tom Tripcony owned and operated a shallow draft oyster cutter named ‘Cowie’ which transported oysters throughout Moreton Bay.

Most oyster cutter skippers were excellent seaman and experienced in crossing bars with only sail power.

The early pioneers recalled the sleek lines of the cutters in many of their stories. The oyster men were remembered for their knowledge of weather conditions and the sea.

A report in the Queenslander on 25 June 1898 by a southern oyster expert Mr Griffen warned of a worm disease near Newcastle.

The worm disease had been known in the Hunter River district for over sixteen years. The disease had become acclimatized, and in consequence the work of cultivating even small quantities of oysters on clean ground was both troublesome and expensive.”

It was also reported in this news story that the Inspector of Fisheries, Mr Fison, went on a tour of inspection in June 1898 and reported the dredged section, above the Tewantin reserve, had large quantities of small culture and fat oysters.

On inspecting the banks near Lake Weyba, on either side of the bridge large quantities of oysters were found on pearl shells in a fine healthy condition, and without the slightest trace of worms or other parasites. The oysters both at the Mooloolah Heads and higher up the river were found to be perfectly clean.

Though a healthy outlook around Noosa and the Mooloolah River was identified, major problems were soon to follow further south.

Pumicestone Passage oysters had a reputation for being the finest. The industry was nearly wiped out in 1909 by the worm infestation which went on to cover all of Moreton Bay.

By the 1920s the oyster industry in South East Queensland waterways was in serious trouble.

It was Thomas Tripcony’s adult sons Andrew, Con and young Thomas who played a major role in the foundation years of Caloundra.

They had continued oystering for some time but then branched out into transportation and fishing as well as opening the first shop at Black Flat, Caloundra.

The ‘Cowie’ owned by Tom Tripcony was later sold to Tom Maloney of Caloundra who used it for the shell grit industry.

Tom Maloney’s father was recorded as being an oysterman in the early 1900s but by 1923 he was registered as a motorboat proprietor.

Tom Maloney and his brothers Norm and Jim were then involved in passenger services meeting steamers and bringing people and goods from the deep water side of Bribie Island’s Bongaree to Caloundra via the passage.

Their boats included ‘La Rita’ and ‘Cal-Bri’ which were also used to take people staying in Caloundra’s guest houses fishing for short trips across the Caloundra bar.

Life had changed for the oystermen and so did their careers.

There are still some oysters in the region. This olden day story reminds us of the history of our waterways with the oyster cutter and sailing boat transport system a thing of the past.

Thanks to Sunshine Coast Council’s Heritage Library Officers for the words and Picture Sunshine Coast for the images.


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John Constantine began life as a supporting character in Alan Moore’s successful and groundbreaking run on Swamp Thing.  The story goes that Moore created the character at the behest of the book’s artists, who wanted to draw a character that looked like the musician Sting.  Constantine was envisioned as a streetwise master of magic, foregoing the wooden dialogue and cheesy mysticism of Marvel’s Dr. Strange in favor of a much more contemporary, urban sensibility.  The character proved so popular that DC soon spun him off into his own series, Hellblazer, which became one of the founding titles of the progressive Vertigo line (along with Swamp Thing, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman and Grant Morrison’s Animal Man and Doom Patrol) and is the only one to have enjoyed an uninterrupted publishing run to this day.

Hellblazer 234The series’ longevity is likely a result of the strong personality of its main character and his ability to consistently attract some of the top talent in comics, including writers Jamie Delano, Grant Morrison, Neil Gaiman, Garth Ennis, Eddie Campbell, Paul Jenkins, Warren Ellis and Brian Azzarello, and artists John Ridgeway, Dave McKean, Sean Phillips and Steve Dillon, among others.  Each creative team has brought their own unique viewpoint to the character, but Constantine has remained consistent in his characterization throughout the 19-year run of the title.

The current issue begins writer Andy Diggle’s second story arc, and it sees a return to the dark urban horror of the Jamie Delano years.  Diggle’s bleak script follows a fairly standard formula for Hellblazer stories, but is no less effective for it:  an already horrific situation is made only slightly worse through demonic interference as a group of teenaged hooligans begin a destructive rampage at the behest of the supernatural entity that is controlling their leader.  Constantine arrives halfway through the story and, sensing that something is amiss, decides to investigate.  Diggle has a good handle on Constantine’s character, which is of course the most important element of any Hellblazer story.  The dark artwork by Leonardo Manco and especially the muted color palette used by colorist Lee Loughridge complement the writing nicely and give the story the atmosphere of urban decay that always sets Hellblazer apart from DC’s other supernatural fantasy titles.

As the first part of a new story this is as good an issue as any for new readers.  For a book with such a long history, Hellblazer has acquired little in the way of continuity baggage and is an easy series to jump into.  And it is always a satisfying read.

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Concrete benchtops that are made with rebar that is too large in scale for the slab thickness are susceptible to telegraph cracking.

When concrete shrinks due to drying out, high tensile stress levels develop around proportionally oversized reinforcing. These stresses cause cracks that run along the length of the steel. Smaller diameter reinforcing has less of an effect on the concrete, so the same amount of concrete shrinkage develops much less tensile forces, thus the likelihood of cracks caused by the steel itself drops dramatically.

Because all concrete shrinks to some degree and shrinkage occur over a long period of time, the occurrence of telegraph cracking may not appear until long after a countertop is installed.

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Thanks to this sweat patch, we will be able to see how much dehydration we feel during activity or sodium loss. To do this, we have to apply the patch to the left forearm while playing sports. Once the training is completed, we do a scan using a mobile app that seeps into the adhesive and it will create a user sweat profile.
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Gratitude for What Is

Hurricanes, fires, shootings, political and personal drama abound amid disasters both natural and manmade: this has been a traumatic year. Mental health has been an increasingly public part of discussions about workplace wellness in the legal industry. After years of talking about the incidence of anxiety, depression, suicide, and substance use in the occasional CLE, the discussion has moved beyond statistics as attorneys are beginning to tell their own stories. Whether in The New York Times or on social media, seasoned veterans of the legal industry are sharing how to cope with this year’s trauma. Protecting your mental health is key to functioning optimally in a highly charged profession. Amid the meditation retreats, the mindfulness classes and the other steps we take to stabilize, gratitude plays an important role. Gratitude implies accepting what is; not straining for what could be. Once we stop grasping so desperately for something just beyond our reach, we stand a chance of realizing that where we are is acceptable. Perhaps not entirely desirable, but manageable with the right support.

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The legal profession is becoming more adept at offering those. The ABA and others are looking at ways to help law students seek mental health treatment without compromising their chances of being admitted to the bar. Some firms now have, essentially, a director of attorney well-being. Lawyers I admire, like Ruth Carter and Joseph Milowic III, are sharing their own experiences. Joanna Litt, wife of Sidley Austin bankruptcy partner Gabe McConaill, wrote a searing piece last month, “Big Law Killed My Husband.” These pieces all bring mental health concerns into the open. And that’s an important first step in accepting what is. I’m grateful for these voices. I’m also grateful for this past year, with all its bumps and lumps. According to UC Davis researcher Robert Emmons, gratitude can be life-saving, and changes lives. It certainly helps me balance my outlook. It doesn’t take away loss; it just works to balance it out a bit. Gratitude is not a substitute for self-care and medical treatment. It can be, however, an important outgrowth of survival. Here’s to having survived 2018, and being grateful for the good that exists. --stet-- Susan Kostal is a legal marketing consultant and content strategist located in San Francisco Bay Area. Find her monthly column on Attorney at Work & check out more great content here.This post originally appeared in Susan Kostal's Legal Marketing Bits & Bites Newsletter. Sign up here.

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Even film stars can struggle with health problems like interstitial cystitis. Paul Orchard who has starred in films such as Layer Cake, talks about his health battle.

Actor Paul Orchard’s luck ran out soon after he played the part of Lucky in the movie Layer Cake alongside James Bond actor Daniel Craig. He underwent a medical procedure that, although successful, left him with interstitial cystitis, where the bladder becomes inflamed. He was in constant pain, unable to sleep, and even trips to the cinema or theatre with his wife and children became impossible.

Doctors at a specialist pain clinic prescribed Paul some powerful tricyclic antidepressants and the antiepileptic drug Neurontin (gabapentin) to short-circuit the messages from his inflamed bladder to the pain receptors.

But even this powerful cocktail had very little effect. “I was in constant pain. It was like being tortured. I couldn’t sleep and I had to go to the toilet every 45 minutes. The gave me a sense of relief for about 10 minutes before the pain started to build again.” Said Paul, 54, who lives in North London with his wife and four children.

Paul, who also featured in the children’s TV show Grange Hill, endured the pain for two years, but by the second year, any normal life had become almost impossible. He certainly couldn’t work and even mundane activities like taking the bus were difficult. “I’d get on a bus and then have to stop it suddenly and get off to relieve myself.”

He remembers a trip to the theatre with the family. “I’d bought the tickets and we were all looking forward to the show. I thought I would be fine, but I had a really bad attack, and we all had to leave in the middle of the performance”.

The doctors couldn’t work out why Paul had the problem. Unlike most cases of cystitis, which are caused by a bacterial infection that clears after a few days, usually after a course of antibiotics, interstitial cystitis doesn’t have a typical or recognised cause.

Endoscopy had revealed that Paul’s bladder had ulcerated and was bleeding, and later screenings showed that it was healing, yet the pain was persistent. “The doctors told me it was a little like a radio that had been kept on high volume. The pain messages were still being sent out.”

By the time, Paul was at his wit’s end, until a friend made a chance remark about trying acupuncture and an acupuncturist he knew, Amanda Banks. Amanda wasn’t an obvious choice; she had not yet qualified as an acupuncturist at the college of Naturopathic Medicine where she was studying.

But when Paul telephoned Amanda, he immediately recognized a kindred spirit. Perhaps the fact that she’d also suffered from cystitis, as had her grandmother, and could truly empathize with his suffering convinced him that Amada was the therapist for him.

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Ironically, Amanda never used acupuncture to treat her own cystitis, which she endured for years, off and on, while bringing up her two children. “I just lived with it, and it would flare up now and then, usually when I was travelling,” she said. Her grandmother drank lemon water to treat her cystitis.

By this time, Paul was taking the most powerful painkillers possible and he doubted whether lemon water would do him much good. “I wanted to keep an open mind and, to be honest, I had nothing to lose,” he said.

When Paul made his first visit to Amanda’s Naturopathic Acupuncture Clinic, housed at the college of Naturopathic Medicine’s main centre near Oxford Street in Central London, Amanda was shocked by his appearance. Having endured two years of constant pain, she said he looked far older then his actual years. “I was also struck by how poor his diet was; he was certainly not eating three meals a day, but was just managing on an apple or banana.”

Paul explained that he is a vegetarian verging on veganism, and tends to eat only fruit for breakfast.

“Although acupuncture is used in a limited way in the West and is seen almost exclusively as a pain-reliever, the acupuncturist is actually looking to uncover and treat the root cause of any disease. As we see it, illness happens when the Meridians are out of kilter, and we realign them so that the body’s natural healing processes can start working,” Amanda explained.

When she assessed Paul, she said that, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, he had manifestations of ‘Damp-Heat’, and had problem with his Spleen and Kidney Channels.

Amanda used both acupuncture and electroacupuncture on Paul. “She kept increasing the dose and was worried that she might be overdoing things, but the area had become so desensitized that I couldn’t feel anything at all,” said Paul.

But feel it or not, it had an immediate effect. “There was a marked improvement after the very first session.” said Paul, who estimated that pain levels had dropped around 30 per cent, a respite that lasted for four days after the session. “There was a lovely period of relative calm before the symptoms would start to return.”

Paul went to see Amanda every week and by April of last year, four months after the treatment had started, his pain score had dropped by 75 per cent, and the specialists in the pain clinic were so delighted with the improvement that they reduced his prescription drugs. “The pain clinic was never opposed to me using acupuncture; in fact, they recommended it and I think they may well have got around it for me. I suppose I just accelerated the process.”

Amanda had also recommended changes to his sparse diet. Fruit was replaced by spelt porridge served with honey, and he started eating sweet potato and black kidney beans.

“I gave him some recipes to try out,” she said. Chocolate, caffeine, tomatoes and hot spicy foods were all eliminated. For exercise, she recommended that he try Oigong, the Chinese discipline that incorporates body movement, breathing and intention.

“Amanda was amazing throughout the process. She would go off and research something, and she’d tell me about it the following week,” said Paul.

Paul kept on seeing improvements. He was able to watch his wife complete the London marathon last year, which involved him standing for hours without the chance of a toilet break, and went on holiday for the first time in years that summer.

Finally, last autumn, Paul stopped all medication. I had one or two flare-ups over the months, but I’ve essentially been pain-free for a while now. I cannot begin to express the significant impact that acupuncture has had on me. It’s funny: I was reading the newspaper at home the other day and there seemed to be something missing, and I suddenly realized I couldn’t feel any pain.”

For Amanda, Paul’s case has been “immensely rewarding, especially with a client who is so willing to change”.

Paul may not have known he had become the subject of her dissertation and, needless to say, she passed with flying colours. Today she is a fully qualified acupuncturist and works out of two clinics.

Paul still visits Amanda at her London clinic once every five weeks or so, not so much because he has to but because he likes to.

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After increasing voter turnout across Del Rio, enough to boot out a recalcitrant judge, TBO succeeded in picking up the required signatures for collective bargaining for police officers by a margin of 65% and reestablishing the public defenders office with the new Republican judge. City Council subsequently allocated $35 thousand for the use of city buildings for long-term job training (Quest) which has the potential to leverage an additional $250 thousand from the Texas JET fund. Leaders have already identified 40 potential students.

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Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden announced Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition.

“I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement released to news outlets, including The Associated Press. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.”

The 91-year-old Bowden was hospitalized last October after he tested positive for Covid-19. The positive test came a few days after returning to his Tallahassee home from a lengthy hospital stay for an infection in his leg. He did not disclose his condition in his statement.

During his 34 years coaching Florida State, Bowden amassed a 315-98-4 record and built the Seminoles into a national power, winning 12 Atlantic Coast Conference championships and national titles in 1993 and 1999. He won 357 games during his 40 years in college coaching and was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

“Coach Bowden built a football dynasty and raised the national profile of Florida State University, and he did it with dignity, class and a sense of humor,” Florida State president John Thrasher said in a statement. “Although his accomplishments on the field are unmatched, his legacy will go far beyond football. His faith and family have always come first, and he is an incredible role model for his players and fans alike. He is beloved by the FSU family.”

Bowden retired following the 2009 season with a Gator Bowl win over West Virginia in Florida State’s 28th straight postseason appearance.

Bowden had wanted to coach another season to continue this pursuit of 400 wins, but Florida State officials did not renew his contract. He was replaced by then-offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher.

“Bobby Bowden has meant everything to Florida State athletics and so much to college football in general,” Florid State athletic director David Coburn said in a statement. “He is a part of the heart and soul of FSU, but it goes beyond even that – he is a big part of the history of the game.

“Anyone who has had the opportunity to be around Coach Bowden knows what it is like to know a person who has his priorities in the right order, who loves life and values integrity and honor.”

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach, the architect of some of the most prolific offenses in the history of the game, said Bowden has been an example to every coach.

“He’s one of those guys that made us all want to coach when we were younger, made it exciting,” Leach said. “Coach Bowden threw the ball before most people were inclined to. When I was young, in high school, junior high, I used to watch his teams because they’re a team that was liable to upset teams ahead of them, and that’s as they started throwing the ball around, became more and more explosive.”


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Indian Removal Act: One of the US's earliest policies of racial segregation and economic dispossession and isolation was this 1830 act of Congress. The removal of Native people from their ancestral lands in the US southeast to federal lands west of the Mississippi river was the beginning of an economic and social isolation that persists today.
Restrictive covenants: From the 1910s through the 1940s, restrictive covenants governed the sale and purchase of homes in ways that prevented African American, Mexican American and other non-white groups from moving into white neighborhoods and helped create many of the United States' most segregated cities.
FHA redlining: Starting in the 1930s, Federal Housing Administration policy limited the degree to which credit (largely mortgages, but not exclusively) was extended to minority communities. This disinvestment helped segregation become entrenched, led to urban decay, and is a major contributor to the wealth disparity between white and African Americans.
White flight: In the mid-20th century, overwhelming numbers of white families began moving out of racially diverse urban areas and into all-white suburbs, causing the value of homes in increasingly African American neighborhoods to plummet. Today, gentrification is a "white return" of sorts, driving up home values in previously economically depressed neighborhoods and displacing poor residents (largely people of color).
Predatory lending: Access to credit to purchase a home is less restricted today, but predatory lending is a recent practice that attaches unjustifiably punitive terms to those mortgages and leads to higher foreclosure rates and a growing racial wealth disparity.

The median wealth holdings for white households is $111,146. For African American households it's $7,113,  $8,348 for US Latino households, and $5,700 for Native households.

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