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The Best of Tom Bilyeu AMA | October 2018 0
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James Altucher 9:30
David Goggins 27:40
00 :12 - Why you need to stop defining who you are based off the people around you and how to escape the negative thought loop
4:41 - How to get out of a victim mindset by shifting your ego to something totally different than what most people think (and the story of Tom's life-changing "lightning rod moment")
10:46 - What to do if you think you're too old to start… Just turn the weapons of belief into your favor by changing your self-talk. (Say positive shit to yourself!)
14:28 - How to avoid going into a negative spiral of thought and develop an unshakeable belief in yourself
19:33 - How to cultivate a growth mindset, overcome deep insecurity, stop looking for approval and learn how to love yourself.
22: 17 - Which beliefs you need to let go of if you're going to get anything worthwhile in life… and why you should consider living by a code.
24:40 - A massive heartbreaker for the "I want it now generation" and why you need to fall in love with fundamentals…
28:25 - How to break free of anxiety and procrastination by interrupting "identity level" beliefs . . .
If You Commit To Yourself, Here's What Will Happen 0
"Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny." - C.S. Lewis
I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward." - David Livingstone
Fearless Motivation - Stick it Out
Fearless Motivation - This is not the End
Website: http://www.fearlessmotivation.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearlessmotivationofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf9_s9ii6BZ-klpgmtIi3WQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FhamVtJlNqaekPnwxQpbk
Let's Talk About Sex | Relationship Theory 0
In this week's episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa discuss how to negotiate intimacy issues and navigate contrasting love languages.
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The Shocking Truth About The Keto Diet | Dom D'Agostino on Health Theory 0
Neuroscientist, Professor, and Research Scientist, Dr. Dom D'Agostino, explains the science behind the Ketogenic Diet and how to effectively apply this nutritional strategy to improve your lifestyle.
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Dom's career beginning with the Ketogenic diet [1:05]
Why ketones are the superior fuel for your brain [4:27]
Exploring the real world applications of keto [6:18]
Applying the Ketogenic diet to Alzheimers [8:11]
Implementing the Ketogenic diet step-by-step [14:30]
The idealized protocol for living as long as possible [17:11]
Nutritional prescribing based on your genetic makeup [20:31]
Balancing quantity and quality in your ketogenic strategy [22:47]
Nutrition improves more than just your physical health [24:54]
Does the placebo effect actually work? [27:34]
Invest in relationships to get the most out of life [31:47]
FOLLOW DOM
WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2O3bqzY
INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2CAtuzm
FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2EHT08C
TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2tD4UGG
Why You NEED to Love Yourself | Tom Bilyeu AMA 0
Tom answers new questions from the community of Impactivists!
If you want your question answered by Tom in an AMA, please submit your questions in advance to connect@impacttheory.com, with the subject line "AMA Question".
Be sure to follow along with Impact Theory Comics on Instagram as we continue our journey to create a studio that will rival Disney: http://bit.ly/2BwgFam
Tony Robbins: http://bit.ly/2CyFLo5 [3:50]
Aubrey Marcus: http://bit.ly/2SeemNG [10:25]
So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2R57CAi [25:59]
How to not compare yourself to others [00:24]
How to quantify and measure your emotional states [3:35]
Should I quit my job and follow my passion or work at it on the side with my day job? [7:44]
How to not 'weaponize' your beliefs against you [10:00]
Why Tom isn't deterred by long-term goal setting [18:48]
How to become comfortable with yourself [23:10]
The most important skills you need to be a successful entrepreneur [25:52]
How to set yourself up for success in any business situation [28:58]
#95 Rich Roll on Why Your Excuses Will Ruin You 0
Ultra-athlete Rich Roll turned the pain of his alcohol addiction and health problems into an age-defying endurance career. His practical process for reaching spiritual, mental, and physical clarity is what empowered him to transform himself on every level. The author of Finding Ultra breaks down the steps to find out what you really want in life on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
Whole 30. Order the cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Whole30-Cookbook-Delicious-Totally-Compliant/dp/0544854411
Rich touches on his relationship with pain and leveraging it for success. [3:04]
Rich details working to change his life amongst addiction and weight problems. [8:05]
Rich recalls struggling in life after releasing his book. [16:40]
Rich breaks down the process of figuring out what you really want. [23:55]
Rich speaks on the process of letting go and finding clarity. [27:33]
Rich reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [34:45]
"Pain is truly the only thing that's ever gotten me to change. So, it's been my growth accelerator as well as my reminder of when I've gone astray." [3:38]
"If we can develop that, the wherewithal to have the awareness around the circumstances surrounding whatever event it is, that you can leverage that crack in the door, that door cracking open, or that line in the sand to make some significant changes." [12:40]
"I can tell you that I'm happiest and most alive when I'm butting up against the outer edges of my pain threshold" [14:40]
"I think that most people set the wrong goals for themselves, and it's because they're disconnected from who they are. They are living someone else's life, or they're living a life that's so disconnected from who they are that ... And they're living a life that they didn't consciously choose for themselves, and because they don't have a healthy relationship with themselves, with their interior life, it becomes very difficult to set the right goals." [24:01]
"It's easy to say, I'm an outlier. But, I'm not. I really am not anything special. I had the courage and the audacity to pursue these things. And, in so doing, I have realized that human potential is malleable. We're all sitting atop massive reservoirs of untapped potential and ability." [35:35]
FOLLOW RICH ROLL:
WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/1lTmUBQ
TWITTER - https://bit.ly/1Rpn19v
YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2ROrM2G
INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2PuIWAU
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2A9vDAB
VIMEO - https://bit.ly/2IXF1dk
LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2A9Pbop
PODCASTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Rich Roll Podcast - https://apple.co/1Aj7AES [0:42]
Finding Ultra - https://amzn.to/2NIUj6m [2:20]
Ryan Holiday - https://bit.ly/2n38TNI [2:35]
David Goggins - https://bit.ly/2zhZJyf [14:08]
James Lawrence - https://bit.ly/2PuO481 [35:28]
FILMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - https://amzn.to/2RMvTMB [22:26]
Listen to This If You Struggle With Self Doubt 0
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"We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future." -Steve Maraboli
"Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions." -Marcus Aurelius
Fearless Motivation
This Behavior Will End Any Argument Instantly | Relationship Theory 0
Tom and Lisa discuss how they handled a recent argument.
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LIVE from San Jose p1440, Brian Mackenzie on How to Optimize Your Everyday Life 0
Live from Kerri Walsh-Jennings inaugural p1440 event in San Jose, Tom interviews Brian Mackenzie. Brian Mackenzie is an expert in the development and application of custom protocols to optimize human health and performance. His work harnesses and integrates respiratory, movement, strength, conditioning, endurance, and temperature-based training approaches to elicit unprecedented positive results. Brian breaks down what you can do to improve your everyday life in this special interview with Tom Bilyeu.
Brian talks about his experience with swimming with Great White Sharks and why he did it. [00:35]
Brian touches upon on how to reduce anxiety. [4:04]
Brian shows what you can learn from his training of extreme athletes. [13:30]
Brian explains how you can become more energy efficient. [23:45]
Brian walks through his upbringing and how his level of thinking has evolved from youth to adulthood. [27:30]
Brian on how he faces life or death situations and how to deal with them effectively. [39:00]
Brian explains why women are better than men at suffering. [43:50]
Brian reveals the one thing could do to improve your day. [48:00]
FOLLOW BRIAN MACKENZIE:
WEBSITE - http://bit.ly/2RUT3k9
TWITTER - http://bit.ly/2NMDQhN
LINKEDIN - http://bit.ly/2yKuUnj
INSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/2CRen5J
FACEBOOK - http://bit.ly/2RYooCv
How to Not Let Others Define You | Tom Bilyeu AMA 0
Tom answers question from the community.
APPS MENTIONED
Calm App - http://bit.ly/2AdKWrO [2:00]
Neon Future Comic - http://bit.ly/2OrBeLk [20:23]
Firas Zhabai - http://bit.ly/2yItQ3w [3:17]
James Altucher Show - http://bit.ly/2J2Y6uu [12:57]
Steve Aoki - http://bit.ly/2yLQJD2 [30:55]
How to not let the people around you define who you are [00:11]
Tom breaks down a few of the bullet points on the Impact Theory Belief System [4:41]
The "lightning rod moment" Tom went from a 'victim' mindset to an empowered/growth mindset [7:32]
How to get through the other side of the unknown when building a business [15:38]
Is self-awareness a skill that can be developed? 21:41]
What Tom's workout routine actually looks like [23:55]
How Tom and the Impact Theory Team marketed their debut Comic book, Neon Future [27:18]
#94 Caspar Craven on One Simple Change That Will Change Your Entire Life 0
Entrepreneur Caspar Craven learned what proper teamwork can accomplish when he, his wife and 3 young children sailed around the world to recalibrate their struggling lives and marriage. All aspects of the trip taught him the tools to effectively lead a group and your life in the right direction. The author of How the Magic Happens shares what it takes to change the narrative of your story on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
Caspar speaks on the power of living with intention. [2:44]
Caspar on practicing deep listening to effectively communicate with his wife. [7:33]
Caspar and Tom discuss using relentless action to breakthrough doubt and find solutions. [13:30]
Caspar touches on building a value-driven organization. [18:15]
Caspar lists the cornerstones of effective leadership. [25:13]
Caspar explains how to leverage your ego for success. [29:02]
Caspar defines break-through thinking and how to build it into your life. [32:20]
Caspar reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [39:22]
"So when people told us all the reasons that we couldn't do it, sometimes those reasons come across so powerfully they sound like facts. But they're just opinions. And it's really important to remember that distinction. That they are only opinions." [10:42]
"And the only thing that matters is your reaction to whatever comes up. Because you know in life, in business, stuff's going to come up at some point. You just don't know what it is. And it's all about your reaction, how you deal with that...." [20:05]
"I always think that the things that will make you thrive in business, are exactly the same things that will make you thrive in a family." [25:15]
"I've got friends who have got boats who were going to go sailing around the world at the same time as we were. They're still in England, they haven't left because they are waiting for perfect. It doesn't exist. Figure out what are the really big things, get on the way, and then trust yourself, you'll be able to figure out those things as you go along." [26:46]
"The thing that I've learnt, whenever I get to a point where I don't know the answer, I feel the frustration building up in me, map coming down off the wall, that sort of stuff. I now know that's a trigger, I've got to go and learn something." [31:46]
FOLLOW CASPAR CRAVEN:
WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2NqKE4d
TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2zXpRBS
LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2OF2HZn
VIMEO - https://bit.ly/2OFWjB2
INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2QyndIk
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2NtXj6y
Where the Magic Happens - https://amzn.to/2y7JlCJ [2:16]
Psycho Cybernetics - https://amzn.to/2yjfuJA [9:33]
Dan Kennedy - https://bit.ly/2PgBf16 [15:17]
If You Understand This Simple Concept, You Can Achieve Anything 0
"We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
"People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of." ― Paulo Coelho.
Fearless Motivation - Take Responsibility
Does Your Partner Secretly Lust For Other People? Listen to This | Relationship Theory 0
In this week's episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa discuss how to not let a lack of confidence affect your relationship.
What the Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know | Melissa Hartwig on Health Theory 0
Melissa Hartwig, co-creator of the Whole30, sits down with Tom to discuss the magic of the Whole30 and why addressing your emotional connection to food will change your life.
Always buy yourself flowers [1:01]
Increasing your awareness of self-fulfillment [3:00]
Learning to self-soothe after addiction [4:11]
Adopting a growth mindset to become a healthy person [6:25]
Find your own form of therapy [8:29]
How to choose to be happy and free [10:04]
Figuring out where your self-worth comes from [12:05]
Learning empathy for yourself [13:47]
Why connecting with other people is so powerful [15:36]
What is the Whole30? [17:44]
Helping others make a change through emotional conversation [22:04]
Thinking outside of the restrictive diet lens [23:41]
Is it worth it? [26:03]
The connection between food and emotions [28:10]
Figuring out what works for you [30:45]
Processing negative emotions physically first [33:41]
Adopting the four-part meditation practice [35:38]
Letting go of being perfect [37:12]
Learn how to cook [39:10]
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
The Work by Byron Katie: https://bit.ly/2yiA3TA
Hidden Brain Podcast about how exposure to green spaces improves our mental health: https://apple.co/2R5fOkU
Melissa's 4 part meditation practice: https://bit.ly/2R4RvU3
Melissa's list of things that are not self-care: https://bit.ly/2OgchS1
FOLLOW MELISSA HARTWIG
INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2zZxtE8
FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2zZI7up
FOLLOW WHOLE30
WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2oydfeE
INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2NutrHb
FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2OK85KG
HT_Melissa Hartwig 0
The Best of Tom Bilyeu AMA | September 2018 0
We've compiled some of the best AMA questions from past episodes. Let us know what you think of this new series by sending us feedback to connect@impacttheory.com.
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2plEwkb
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins: https://amzn.to/2plHmG7
Jay Shetty - https://youtu.be/GXoErccq0vw [00:21]
Michae Ovitz - https://youtu.be/SPkCj1TK4fg [7:07]
Why Tom immediately (sometimes publicly) brings to light his mistakes when he catches them [00:19]
How to get over the limiting belief that you're too old to do '____' [4:24]
Why Cal Newport's limit of how long someone can do 'deep work' is a limiting belief [9:27]
How to get over the anxiety of executing on your dreams [13:01]
How to overcome social awkwardness and overcoming limiting beliefs [18:17]
Tom goes through, step-by-step, how to get over from feeling lost and overwhelmed with your goals and life [21:24]
#93 Scott Harrison on The Secret Formula to Finding Your Passion 0
In his 20's Charity: Water founder Scott Harrison had all the money and material possessions someone could ask for but gave it all up to pursue a more meaningful life. Trading in bottle service for public service, Scott now helps provide water access to millions worldwide and is living proof anyone can rewrite their legacy no matter their past. The author of Thirst shares the journey of resetting his life on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
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Scott Harrison defines redemption and the role it's played in his life. [2:40]
Scott documents the trip that inspired his new path. [6:30]
Scott on using his nightclub promoter skills in the entrepreneurial world. [11:03]
Scott and Tom discuss the power and skill of asking. [17:50]
Scott touches on the importance of innovation and optimism. [24:00]
Scott reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [28:13]
"I believe anyone can change. It's never too late to change, and you can actually use the things in your past, use the darkness. You can redeem it." [5:49]
"I have learned that you just have to ask, and then you have to push through the no's." [18:50]
"There are two kinds of people in the world. There are people in the world that think the world is getting better, and there are people that think the world is getting worse. Who do you want to hang out with?" [26:13]
FOLLOW SCOTT HARRISON:
TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2xNngc6
LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2rzULOi
INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2NdDjov
Thirst - https://amzn.to/2DQVAca [2:13]
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Charity: Water - https://bit.ly/17vluwy [0:29]
What To Do When You Have Conflicting Values | Relationship Theory 0
In this week's episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa discuss how to navigate conflicting values in your relationship.
The Step-By-Step Process to Finding Your 'Why' | Tom Bilyeu AMA 0
Come say hi and see Tom and the Impact Theory team at New York Comic-con 2018, October 4th to October 7th, Booth #236.
Just announced our Comic Book collaboration with Steve Aoki, called Neon Future! Pre-order your copy of the comic book here: comics.impacttheory.com
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Tom goes through, step-by-step, how to get over from feeling lost and overwhelmed with your goals and life [6:51]
How to have the hard conversations with your superior in a work environment [19:45]
Is there a balance between the skills that Tom has mastered vs. skills he hasn't? [24:30]
Why you aren't too old to jump back into anything you used to love to do [27:14]
#92 Aubrey Marcus on Why Working Hard Isn't The Answer 0
Modern-day philosopher and Onnit CEO Aubrey Marcus believes optimizing our lives comes down to our daily choices. He teaches that by taking the time to learn our fears and insecurities we can start making decisions to counteract them leading to healthier, more balanced lives. The author of Own The Day, Own Your Life discusses how to master your willpower on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
Aubrey breaks down the science of optimizing his work ethic. [2:47]
Aubrey discusses how to weaponize the power of belief for success. [7:26]
Aubrey on dealing with fear and the consequences of pursuing fearlessness. [14:07]
Aubrey details what he's learned by being in an open relationship. [21:02]
Aubrey shares concepts and stories that display the power of choice. [25:16]
Aubrey gives some practical tips for living optimally. [31:21]
Aubrey reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [35:00]
"And I think the psyche is just the same as the body in that we perform best when we have periods where we push and then periods where we reflect, integrate, recover." [3:13]
"You gotta realize there is no such thing as failure, there's just learning." [12:18]
"You just gotta understand, the only thing that you're responsible for is your best. You can't do better than your best. You just do your best. And if you try to obsess too much, you're not doing your best, you're gonna be paralyzed." [14:08]
"We have the ability to tap into that superpower of choice, that superpower of free will." [29:20]
"We have way more power than we recognize, and what people will tell us that we have." [34:15]
FOLLOW AUBREY MARCUS:
INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2pdf68A
WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2GesYqi
TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2BlGBAd
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2F4nBZk
YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2sk6txi
MEDIUM - https://bit.ly/2NfAIzj
LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2MBw9Kw
VIMEO - https://bit.ly/2xf57nh
Nick Littlehales - https://bit.ly/2pb2vT1 [33:32]
Own The Day, Own Your Life - https://amzn.to/2ASC08j [2:06]
Sleep - https://amzn.to/2pb2C0T [33:34]
COURSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Go For Your Win - https://bit.ly/2xlaMYp [11:08]
Onnit - https://bit.ly/Ps5Fhg [0:52]
CONCEPTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Nagual - https://bit.ly/2xoeIYr [25:12]
PODCAST MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Aubrey Marcus Podcast - https://bit.ly/2rJnaO2 [34:40]
If You Feel You Aren't Good Enough Watch This 0
When you see only problems, you're not seeing clearly." ― Phil Knight


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Solskjaer amazed by Cavani and backs 'more mature' Greenwood for big run
By	Sports Desk	January 26, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes a "more mature" Mason Greenwood is set for a big second half of the season as he hailed the influence of Edinson Cavani.
The United boss has been amazed by the impact made by Cavani since he signed on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
That has included the lessons he has taught Greenwood, who has not kicked on as expected after his stunning first-team breakthrough last season.
Greenwood ended a 10-match run without a goal with a composed finish in the 3-2 FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Solskjaer thinks that is a sign of things to come for the teenager.
"We think Mason is going be very important in the second half of the season, but it is not just going happen by itself," Solskjaer said ahead of Wednesday's home Premier League game with Sheffield United.
"He scored against West Ham a while back as well and was expected to kick on.
"He's taken steps, he's grown, he's more mature and he's been training with Edinson for half a season, he is learning good habits.
"And whoever doesn't learn from players like him [Cavani], or Bruno [Fernandes] or the players we've brought in, that's a pity.
"I'm very confident that Mason will chip in good performances and with goals and assists."
Solskjaer was asked to elaborate on Cavani, who turns 34 next month having delighted the United boss on and off the pitch.
He added: "How long have we got?
"What he brings is when a striker of that age runs almost 12 kilometres, every time he chases down the centre-back when he has got the ball, every time the goalkeeper has the ball.
"He tackles centre midfielders!
"He made a mistake for Liverpool's [second] goal but he is the one who is closest to winning it back inside our own 18-yard box.
"His reaction, his work-rate, his habits, and his threat in the box and the humility of coming in every single day to do your best.
"We could go on and on and on but his experience and attitude, of course, that's given us a lesson, every single one of us."
Marcus Rashford, who impressed against Liverpool, should be fit to face the Blades after a minor knee issue.
"We are looking strong, which is a good place to be in," Solskjaer added. "Marcus is available for selection, he tweaked his knee a little bit but trained fully this morning."
United are two points clear at the top of the Premier League as they prepare to face the team sitting bottom.
They have won their last seven home top-flight encounters with Sheffield United, a run that stretches back to August 1975.
Opta data shows the Blades collected just one point in eight top-flight meetings with the Red Devils and the fitness of Rashford will come as a blow.
That is because the England forward has been directly involved in six goals in his three Premier League outings against Chris Wilder's men (three goals, three assists), averaging a goal or assist every 43 minutes.
Edinson Cavani Gómez
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Ivory Coast 2-2 Sierra Leone: Late blunder and Kessie miss cost Elephants
A stoppage-time clanger from goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangare meant Ivory Coast could only draw 2-2 with Sierra Leone at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sangare attempted to prevent a late corner but shockingly let the ball squirm from his grasp and Steven Caulker was able to capitalise, crossing for Alhaji Kamara to scramble home.
It was the second costly major error from Ivory Coast who squandered a 12th-minute penalty when Franck Kessie saw his kick pushed away by Mohamed Kamara, after Wilfried Zaha was sent sprawling by Umaru Bangura.
Kamara was the hero of Sierra Leone's opening goalless draw against Algeria, but he was beaten here in the 25th minute when Zaha's excellent pass found Sebastien Haller, and the Ajax man took a touch before rifling into the bottom-right corner.
Sierra Leone surprisingly drew level in the 55th minute when Musa Kamara produced some outstanding footwork to drive into the penalty area and send a left-footed strike into the top-left corner.
Ivory Coast restored their lead with a delightful team goal in the 65th minute, the ball being worked swiftly from left to right before Nicolas Pepe drove a low 20-yard shot beyond the Sierra Leone goalkeeper. Yet there was a sucker-punch to come in the third minute of stoppage time, Sangare left embarrassed and injured in the process of conceding the dramatic equaliser.
Tunisia 4-0 Mauritania: Khazri nets brace as Eagles of Carthage soar past the Lions
Wahbi Khazri scored twice as Tunisia boosted their hopes of progressing to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with a commanding 4-0 win over Mauritania.
The Saint-Etienne forward struck in each half, while Hamza Mathlouthi and Seifeddine Jaziri were also on target as the Eagles of Carthage secured their first points in Group F.
After defeat in their opener against Mali, Tunisia were aiming to avoid losing four successive Africa Cup of Nations matches for the first time in their history.
However, they made the perfect start; striking twice inside the opening 10 minutes at Stade Municipal de Limbe. First, Mathlouthi drilled in his first international goal, while Khazri slotted home soon after.
Any faint hopes Mauritania had of getting back into the game were dashed in the 64th minute, when Khazri brilliantly dummied Ali Maaloul's ball before finishing the return pass from Ghaylene Chaalali.
He then turned provider two minutes later with a perfectly timed throughball for Jaziri to neatly finish.
Youssef Msakni squandered the chance to make it five in the dying moments. His penalty came back off the post, meaning Tunisia have now missed their last three spot-kicks in the competition.
Jurgen Klopp saluted the patience and desire demonstrated by Liverpool during their 3-0 win over Brentford.
Goals from Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Takumi Minamino lifted the Reds above Chelsea to reach second place in the Premier League table.
Despite enjoying 74 per cent of possession and registering 12 shots before the break, Klopp's side had to be patient for the breakthrough against stubborn opponents at Anfield.
It arrived just before half-time as Fabinho headed in from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner, and they pressed home their advantage after the break with two goals in eight minutes sealing the points.
Klopp was pleased by the way his players were able to adapt to the challenges posed by the Bees.
"It's extremely uncomfortable to play against Brentford, to be honest," Klopp told BBC Sport. "They usually play differently, but the way they play against us is really difficult.
"There were so many moments where the ball was in the air and the moment it was on the ground, we had to start playing football.
"It was not always fluent, but that's how it is very often – the set-pieces can be the opener. That was the case today. We could have scored maybe before, but then the next two goals were outstanding.
"You need patience. You cannot lose focus or get sloppy. You have to stay full of desire even when you don't find direction. We had to switch sides, play it quick and all these kinds of things. We really controlled it in the second half."
Fabinho got the ball rolling with his third goal in as many games, having netted twice in the FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town last weekend.
"We needed these three points and a good performance, so it was nice to do it in front of our fans," the Brazilian midfielder said. "It will be good to grow our confidence.
"It's always nice to score here at Anfield. When I can help the team in the offensive part of the pitch, it's always important for me as well.
"The team played really well with the ball. We created a lot of opportunities to score. It is a chance for everybody to show their quality and step up. We did that today."
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Health-related quality of life after colorectal cancer in England: A patient-reported outcomes study of individuals 12 to 36 months after diagnosis
Downing, A orcid.org/0000-0002-0335-7801, Morris, EJA orcid.org/0000-0002-1075-6544, Richards, M et al. (12 more authors) (2015) Health-related quality of life after colorectal cancer in England: A patient-reported outcomes study of individuals 12 to 36 months after diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33 (6). pp. 616-624. ISSN 0732-183X
Purpose: This population-level study was conducted to define the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of individuals living with and beyond colorectal cancer (CRC) and to identify factors associated with poor health outcomes. Patients and Methods: All individuals diagnosed with CRC in England in 2010 and 2011 who were alive 12 to 36 months after diagnosis were sent a questionnaire. This included questions related to treatment, disease status, other long-term conditions (LTCs), generic HRQL (EuroQol-5D), and cancer-specific outcomes (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy and Social Difficulties Inventory items). Results: The response rate was 63.3% (21,802 of 34,467 patients). One or more generic health problems were reported by 65% of respondents, with 10% of patients reporting problems in all five domains. The reporting of problems was higher than in the general population and was most marked in those age less than 55 years. Certain subgroups reported a higher number of problems, notably those with one or more other LTCs, those with active or recurrent disease, those with a stoma, and those at the extremes of the age range (< 55 and > 85 years). Of respondents without a stoma, 16.3% reported no bowel control. Reversal of a stoma resulted in fewer severe bowel problems but more moderate problems than those who had never had a stoma. A quarter of rectal cancer respondents (25.1%) reported difficulties with sexual matters (compared with 11.2% of colon cancer respondents). Conclusion: This study demonstrates the success of a national patient-reported outcomes survey. The results have the potential to support system-wide improvement in health outcomes through the identification of particular challenges faced by individuals after treatment for CRC.
Downing, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0335-7801
Morris, EJA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1075-6544
Richards, M
Corner, J
Wright, P https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6129-4143
Sebag-Montefiore, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5978-9259
Finan, P
Kind, P https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2377-1652
Wood, C
Lawton, S
Feltbower, R https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1728-9408
Wagland, R
Vernon, S
Thomas, J
Glaser, AW
Published (online): 5 January 2015
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SUNNYVALE, Calif.----Sept. 8, 2000--Artisan Components Inc., (Nasdaq:ARTI), a world leader in physical IP libraries, today announced that the company has signed a license agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to develop library products for TSMC's 0.13-micron process technology. The agreement provides Artisan's customers with a unified library roadmap for multiple process generations including 0.25-, 0.22-, 0.18-, 0.15-micron and now 0.13-micron. Under the terms of the agreement, Artisan will develop a complete set of physical libraries including SAGE-X standard cells and RAM, register file and ROM generators optimized for TSMC's latest process technology.
All libraries are available under Artisan's free library program in cooperation with TSMC's library partner programs. The libraries can be downloaded along with TSMC-optimized 0.25-, 0.18- and 0.22-micron libraries at Artisan's web site at www.artisan.com. All of the TSMC-optimized libraries are fully compliant with TSMC's design rules and have been characterized using TSMC's latest electrical models. The libraries include models supporting the industry's leading design tools. Artisan also announced the immediate availability of its TSMC-optimized 0.15-micron libraries.
Artisan Components introduced its Foundry Library Program in 1998 and has since licensed over 700 customers. To date, TSMC customers have completed over 150 Artisan-based designs.
As with other products in Artisan's Foundry Library Program, the 0.13-micron libraries will be available directly from Artisan at no charge to TSMC's customers. For more information about Artisan's products and programs, visit http://www.artisan.com.
Artisan Components, Inc., is a world leader in physical intellectual property (IP) libraries, providing high-quality solutions for many of the world's leading semiconductor foundries, integrated device manufacturers, ASIC vendors and IC design teams. Founded in 1991, Artisan's Process-Perfect(TM) memory generators, standard cells and I/O cells are optimized to achieve the full speed, density and low-power potential of each semiconductor process. Each product is verified using the industry's most comprehensive QA and validation procedures and delivered ready-to-use with a complete set of views and models supporting leading design tools. Artisan's headquarters are located at 1195 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1201. World Wide Web address: http://www.artisan.com.
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Q: how to find out the number of pages of the pdf file that user selects in OpenFileDialog in c#? Hi from Afghanistan
I am developing a desktop application that sends and recieve fax using a soap message and I need to know the number of pages of the pdf file the user wants to fax.

A: There are multiples externals libraries to know the number pages of document PDF, when the document was uploaded to server:
ITEXTSHARP
http://sourceforge.net/projects/itextsharp/
private static int getNumberOfPdfPages(string pathDocument)
{
    return new iTextSharp.text.pdf.PdfReader(pathDocument).NumberOfPages;
}

PDFLIB
http://www.pdflib.com/  - (Method tested in version 6.0.4.0)
private static int getNumberOfPdfPages(string pathDocument)
{
    int doc = 0;
    int numPages = 0;

    PDFlib_dotnet.PDFlib oPDF = new PDFlib_dotnet.PDFlib();
    doc = oPDF.open_pdi(pathDocument, "", 0); //open document
    if (doc != -1) //if not problem open document
    {
        numPages = (int)oPDF.get_pdi_value("/Root/Pages/Count", doc, -1, 0);
        oPDF.close_pdi(doc);//close document
    }
    return numPages;
}

PDFSHARP
private static int getNumberOfPdfPages(string pathDocument)
{
    return PdfSharp.Pdf.IO.PdfReader.Open(pathDocument, PdfSharp.Pdf.IO.PdfDocumentOpenMode.InformationOnly).PageCount;
}

STREAMREADER
Not need external library
public static int getNumberOfPdfPages(string pathDocument)
{
    using (StreamReader sr = new StreamReader(File.OpenRead(pathDocument)))
    {
        return new Regex(@"/Type\s*/Page[^s]").Matches(sr.ReadToEnd()).Count;
    }
}

A: You'll need a PDF library to parse the PDF and determine the number of pages it contains. There are several free ones for .NET.

A: You may be able to find the /Count value in the file and just parse that out without using an external library. It'll look like /Count 5 if the PDF has 5 pages.
I don't know how robust that solution is, but it's definitely worth trying before adding/learning another library.

A: I used PDFjs to evaluate PDF before uploading on the client side. Works great for getting page count, page size....though the payload for loading the PDFjs is a big heavy
http://www.pdfcharts.com/lab/analyze.html

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Upon arrival at Santiago de Chile airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip in Chile. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number.
Upon arrival Easter Island Mataveri airport, you will be met by local representative and escorted to hotel for check in, free at own leisure for the rest of the day.
Easter Island (Polynesian: Rapa Nui) is one of the most isolated islands on Earth. Early settlers called the island "Te Pito O Te Henua" (Navel of The World). Officially a territory of Chile, it lies far off in the Pacific Ocean, roughly halfway to Tahiti. It is most famous for its enigmatic giant stone statues, built centuries ago, which reflect the history of the dramatic rise and fall of the most isolated Polynesian culture. The strikingly enigmatic moai (giant stone statues) ate the most pervasive image of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Dotted all around the island, these massive carved figures stand on stone platforms, like colossal puppets on a supernatural stage. Anakena Beach, Easter Island's stunning white-sand playground sandwiched between sparkling turquoise sea anc cococunt groves is a special place to see these unique archaelogical sites.
Easter Island (Polynesian: Rapa Nui) is relatively small, so it is possible to get around fairly easily, even though public transportation is not available. That of course is except for taxis, which are plentiful and very cheap. In fact, the flat rate pricing make taxis a great island bargain.
*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Easter Island (Polynesian: Rapa Nui) : All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon.
Today you will depart from the hotel towards Rano Kao Volcano. This fascinating deep crater holds a lake of fresh water entirely covered with totora (large reed). Located on the top of the crater we will find Orongo, the centre where each year the Tangata Manu or Bird Man ceremony is celebrated. These festivities currently take place during summer. There are more than 100 petroglyphs representing the God Make Make, the Tangata Manu, and the Manutara sea bird, among others. We will also visit to the Ana Kai Tangata Caves, which contain several paintings from previous centuries. We will then depart to the ceremonial platform Ahu Vinapu, well known for its architectural perfection. After the tour finishes we will head back to the hotel.
Rano Kao Volcano -Discover the largest volcanic crater on Easter Island! The spectacular eruption of Rano Kau, over two and a half million years ago, was one of the three that gave life to this magical island located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With a diameter of over one kilometer, this amazing crater holds a beautiful freshwater lagoon. Observe the small totora islands and the lush vegetation and microfauna in the water.


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News: Jan 24, 2023: CCE announces major updates of its CAD interoperability toolkits
CCE announces major updates of its CAD interoperability toolkits Latest CAD versions, piping support, enhanced texture, drawing support and more!
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – (January 24, 2023) - CCE, a leading provider of advanced CAD interoperability solutions, has announced major updates of its CAD interoperability toolkits to provide richer access to product data stored in CAD files from all major formats.
The recent updates round off a year of significant enhancements to its toolkits, including support for:
Latest versions of all major CAD formats
CATIA V5 Piping data
2D drawing data
New geometric tolerance datum specifications, symbols, and indicators
2D texture data
"We work with largest CAD/CAM ISVs in the industry who have a very demanding customer base. Our toolkits provide these ISVs much needed competitive advantages in the marketplace. We understand that what we provide is a strategic piece of technology for our customers. Our mutual success hinges on our ability to keep our toolkits updated at all times with new enhancements. As a result, we continue to make significant investments to ensure that they don't have to settle for anything short of the best technology, most comprehensive set of features and stellar support," said Vinay Wagle, CCE's V.P. of Sales and Marketing.
CCE has libraries to read and write data from latest versions of all major CAD formats, including V5-6R2022, R9 CGR, NX 2212, SOLIDWORKS 2023, Solid Edge 2023, Autodesk Inventor 2023, Creo 9.0, JT 10.7 and Parasolid 35.0 among others.
Besides licensing to major CAD/CAM software vendors, CCE also uses its proprietary interoperability technology in its own end-user CAD viewer and translator products. The latest in its suite of offering is EnSuite ReVue, a secure product design discussion hub that allows users to share 2D & 3D designs with stakeholders, create simple notes, record complex A/V notes with 3D graphics, collaborate in real-time meetings and retain complete visibility and accountability of their design discussions.
Incorporated in Michigan, CCE has more than 30 years of CAD/CAM/CAE software development experience, as well as an extensive background in related services. Since 1989, CCE's focus on CAD technology & application development has spearheaded its mission to deliver customers value through innovative, disciplined, and communications-focused technology products and services. CCE has offices located in Farmington Hills, Michigan and Fort Lee, New Jersey. For more information on CCE's products and services, visit www.cadcam-e.com.


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Q: How to fix requests.put method as it is showing status error code 500? I am trying to send a http request from client to server where I am updating the page. I tried testing if my requests.put method works by using a dummy html code and it does. This is the dummy code I used that works.
imports requests
from requests.auth import HTTPBasicAuth

headers = {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
}
pass_string = "
This is the updated text for the new page. Created Automatically through script. Experiment successful.
"
data = '{"id":"525424594","type":"page", "title":"Update Status","space":{"key":"CSSFW"},"body":{"storage":{"value":"' + pass_string + '","representation":"storage"}}, "version":{"number":17}}'
response = requests.put('https://confluence.ai.com/rest/api/content/525424594', headers=headers, data=data, auth=HTTPBasicAuth('svc-Automation@ai.com', 'AIengineering1@ai'))

But once I use the html string that I want to pass for my task I get an error status code of 500 stating "Internal Server Error". This is my code:
imports requests
from requests.auth import HTTPBasicAuth
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

pass_string = "

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headers = {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
}

data = '{"id":"525424594","type":"page", "title":"Update Status","space":{"key":"CSSFW"},"body":{"storage":{"value":"' + pass_string + '","representation":"storage"}}, "version":{"number":17}}'
response = requests.put('https://confluence.ai.com/rest/api/content/525424594', headers=headers, data=data, auth=HTTPBasicAuth('svc-Automation@ai.com', 'AIengineering1@ai'))

Do note that, the pass_string has been copied directly from the rest/api/content ouput of the website i.e from https://confluence.ai.com/rest/api/content/525424594?expand=body.storage and so there should not be anything wrong with the string but still it is showing that error code 500 and I cannot comprehend why it is doing that.


If found on land, scientists estimate it would be the world's sixth largest river in terms of the amount of water flowing through it.
The scientists, based at the University of Leeds, used a robotic submarine to study for the first time a deep channel that had been found on the sea bed.
They found a river of highly salty water flowing along the deep channel at the bottom of the Black Sea, creating river banks and flood plains much like a river found on land.
Dr Dan Parsons, from the university's school of earth and environment, said: "The water in the channels is denser than the surrounding seawater because it has higher salinity and is carrying so much sediment.
"It flows down the sea shelf and out into the abyssal plain much like a river on land. The abyssal plains of our oceans are like the deserts of the marine world, but these channels can deliver nutrients and ingredients needed for life out over these deserts.
"This means they could be vitally important, like arteries providing life to the deep ocean.
"The key difference we found from terrestrial rivers was that as the flow goes round the bend, the water spirals in the opposite way to rivers on land."
The undersea river discovered by Dr Parsons and his colleagues, which is yet to be named, stems from salty water spilling through the Bosphorus Strait from the Mediterranean into the Black Sea, where the water has a lower salt content.
This causes the dense water from the Mediterranean to flow like a river along the sea bed, carving a channel with banks around 115 feet deep and 0.6 of a mile wide. It is the only active undersea river to have been found so far.
Scientists have long suspected they can form, after sonar scans of the sea bed have revealed meandering channels in many of the world's oceans, although none have been found before to be have currents of water flowing through them.
Among the largest of these channels is off the coast of Brazil where the Amazon enters the Atlantic Ocean.
Most are believed to have formed when sea levels were much lower and the channels have been found to be up to 2,500 miles long and be several miles wide.
The channel in the Black Sea, although much smaller, is the only one to be found still flowing and proves that these mysterious channels are formed by underwater rivers.
Unlike ocean trenches, which are geological formations that form at the deepest parts of the ocean due to movements of the tectonic plates, the undersea river channels meander like rivers on land and form banks in the same way by eroding the silt from the bottom of the channel and building it up at the edges.
Dr Parsons found that the Black Sea river is flowing at around four miles per hour with 22,000 cubic metres of water passing through the channel every second – 350 times greater than the flow of the Thames and 10 times greater than Europe's biggest river, the Rhine.
The Black Sea river flows only for around 37 miles until it reaches the edge of the sea shelf and dissipates into the deep sea.
Dr Parsons said data from the research will also be important for oil companies looking to drill in areas where these rivers exist.
He said: "This is the first time we have been able to show that there is a flow through a natural channel system and take direct measurements of what the flow is like and how that is linked to the shape and morphology of the channel."


Home » What Is Baltic Amber?
Baltic amber is the fossilized tree resin of ancient conifer trees that grew in the Baltic region 40-60 million years ago. Baltic amber is the only type of amber that has a rich concentration of succinic acid (3-8 %), a scientifically examined medical substance used in contemporary medicine. The highest concentration of the succinic acid is found in the amber cortex, the external layer of the stone. Scientific research on authentic Baltic amber has contributed specific documentation that provides evidence of Baltic amber's healing powers. There are so many ways in which you can benefit from Baltic amber's soothing relief of headaches, sore neck, sore throat and chest congestion.
What Products Are Made From Baltic Amber?
What Are The Proven Therapeutical Properties of Amber?
• Controls the pain of rheumatism, arthritis, aching muscles and joints.
• Anti-anxiety remedy that gets rid of fatigue and weariness, improves self-confidence.
• Relieves headaches, sore neck, sore throat and chest congestion.
While scientists continue to debate the mechanism behind amber's mysterious effects, the secret most probably lies in succinic acid. Baltic amber is the only type of amber that has a rich concentration (3-8 %) of this acid. One theory has it that succinic acid is released from the gems in response to the warmth of the body and absorbed through the skin. The acid's natural analgesic effect then takes place.
There are also other theories that attempt to explain how wearing amber on the skin can have a soothing and calming effect on teething babies or control the pain of rheumatism, aching muscles and joint pain for adults. For example, another theory is based on scientific findings that have shown that amber is electromagnetically active and, therefore, charged with a significant amount of organic energy. Its special attribute is electronegativity. Wearing amber produces negative ionization on the skin's surface. This, in turn, has a positive influence on the human body. The negative ions assist in the prevention of illness. These health-promoting effects apply to babies, children and adults alike. Allopathic medicine also recognizes Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties.
In Austria, Switzerland and Germany, you will find amber teething necklaces sold in local pharmacies. Pharmacists and doctors have long known about the healing properties of amber that include calmative, analgesic, antispasmodic, expectorant, and febrifuge (anti-fever) functions.
Are Amber Beads Safe To Wear For Teething Babies?
The beads are designed with your baby's safety as a paramount requirement. "Baltic Secret" is a family-run enterprise, therefore we take extra precautions to keep your littles ones safe and happy at all times. All of our teething beads are crafted in a way that prevents any potential child safety hazard. However, certain precautions must be taken into consideration.
Just like any necklace, there is the possibility that it may break if enough force is used. However, we do our best to ensure our products are as safe as possible, and it is unlikely that your baby will have the strength to break it.
In all cases we make sure that the beads are knotted individually to prevent scattering if broken. So if the necklace or anklet does happen to break, only one of the small beads will fall off.
The clasp should always be plastic, never metal or sterling silver. The plastic screw clasp is the safest option because it will pop and pull apart in the event of too much pressure. Another reason to have a plastic screw clasp is to avoid allergies (many babies are allergic to different types of metals).
Amber teething necklaces and bracelets are made to wear, not to chew!
The length of the necklaces and bracelets is usually short – so they don't catch on things easily.
What Are The Natural Colors Of Amber?
Baltic amber comes in different colors. The most popular are yellow and brown. The color range includes white, yellow, brown, red and blue. White, red and green amber is very rare, ant the blue color is the rarest and most expensive of them all. Amber can be transparent or opaque.
Does Amber Color Or Method Of Processing Have Any Impact On Healing Effect?
In terms of therapeutical properties, all amber colors are equally good and effective. However, there have been cases when people with extrasensory abilities have witnessed that some amber colors are more energetically active and, therefore, more suitable to heal specific diseases.
There is a significant difference between raw and polished amber beads. Only raw amber beads retain its maximum healing properties as it contains more succinic oils. Generally the rule applies that the less processing the amber stone goes through, the more therapeutic potential it retains.
Polished Or Raw: Which Amber Beads Are Better?
Polished see-through beads are far more common in baby necklaces and anklets, but it is a secret known only to amber experts that to produce the polished see-through effect, the amber stone must go through a specific procedure which deprives the stone of some its natural oils. So, if your primary concern is to help a teething baby, then look no further and choose raw amber beads. Raw amber has more natural succinic oils and is more efficient.
On the other hand, polished amber is valued for its durability and nice see-through looks. It also contains enough succinic oils to be considered as a natural healing remedy. Please also note that raw amber is more fragile, whereas polished amber is extremely durable.
Necklace, Bracelet Or Anklet: What Is Best For Your Baby?
In terms of therapeutic effect, there is no fundamental difference between a bracelet and an anklet. However, anklets are considered to be safer to wear, especially for babies from 2 to 8 months. As all children are prone to put things in their mouth, we recommend wearing anklets because you can put it under the sock and it's harder for your baby to reach it.
Each set of amber beads has a natural power of its own. Therefore, caring families often get a combination to better safeguard the harmony of their loved ones. Amber enthusiasts have shared stories that the amber effect increases if a baby wears a set of two bracelets/anklets or a set of a necklace and one or two bracelets/anklets. The more interaction points Baltic amber has with the baby's skin, the stronger the expected effect.
Please make sure the necklace you're getting is not too long so that your baby won't be able to put it in the mouth easily.
How Often Should A Baby Wear Amber Beads To Maximize The Curative Effect?
The answer is simple - as often as possible. Let your baby wear amber beads all day long. Some parents decide to leave amber beads on during the night sleep as well. However, it is recommended to take the beads off whenever your baby doesn't have supervision.
Amber teething beads may be worn by babies as young as 8 weeks old, or as soon as the baby starts teething or showing any signs of pain or discomfort from teething.
Can Teething Necklaces Be Worn During Sleep?
Because infants and children move around during their sleep, we recommend removing the necklace whenever your child is without supervision.
What Happens If Amber Beads Get Torn?
The strings used in our amber necklaces, anklets and bracelets are very strong, and it is not easy to break them. However, if the string would break, only one bead would come off. This is because each bead is knotted individually. What is also important is that the beads are light and small - too small for a child to choke on in the very unlikely event of swallowing.
What About Swimming And Bathing?
Please remove the beads before swimming or bathing. While the string will cope with getting wet, the chlorine and other chemicals used in swimming and spa pools, as well as the detergents in bath soaps and shampoos will have a detrimental effect on the cotton threading. If the necklace, anklet or bracelet does get wet, it is essential that it should be removed and thoroughly dried before it is worn again.
How Does Amber Work For Pets?
A Baltic Amber collar effectively repels fleas, ticks and lice as your pet roams outdoors. A natural alternative to chemicals, these adorable collars also give your dog or cat a classy look. The protective mechanism is twofold: 1) Amber contains aromatic substance called terpenes. This produces a resinous aroma which derives from the friction between amber and fur. The release of resinous aromatic terpenes is what repels ticks, lice and fleas 2) Amber has an electrical resistance. Friction with the animal's fur produces an electrostatic effect. Your pet doesn't feel it, but the ticks do. The electric shock works as an effective repellant against them.


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SPEAR Physical Therapy Welcomes Zach Borg As Its Chief Devel
|Feb 26| 6 min read
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SPEAR Physical & Occupational Therapy is excited to announce the addition of Zach Borg to its team as its Chief Development Officer. SPEAR has 20 locations across the greater New York area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Westchester. SPEAR aims to grow in 2020 with de novo clinics, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities.
"Over the course of our 20 years of dedicated care and service, we've remained committed to growing what we call the 'SPEAR Way,' investing in our people and giving them room to grow," says CEO & Co-founder Dan Rootenberg. "Zach's strong background in investment and finance, combined with his prior experience in the physical therapy industry, provide the perfect combination of skills to help thoughtfully expand SPEAR's impact on the healthcare industry."
Throughout his career, Mr. Borg has had extensive experience closing numerous healthcare and investment banking transactions. As a Private Equity Senior Associate, he has worked with companies to manage over $400 million of capital, focusing on growth-oriented healthcare, education, and business services. His expertise is in helping businesses capitalize on their growth potential through strong management practices and strategic partnerships. In joining SPEAR, Mr. Borg's depth of knowledge will help the company identify exciting new partnership opportunities that fit directly with SPEAR's core values and mission.
"It was immediately obvious to me that SPEAR was a special organization with a fantastic culture," says Mr. Borg. "Dan, Ryan Kitzen (COO), and Dave Endres (Co-founder) have built an incredible business and team over the last 20 years. As Chief Development Officer, my goal is to become a part of the 'SPEAR-it' legacy and help the company continue to find innovative ways to scale the reach of SPEAR's unique customer service model."
Zach Borg earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
About SPEAR Physical Therapy
Founded in a single room in Midtown Manhattan in 1999, SPEAR has now grown to 20 locations that improve the lives of thousands of patients each year. The company was recently named the Nation's Top Physical Therapy Practice by the American Physical Therapy Association's Private Practice Section, and has become the highest-rated physical therapy practice in NYC. SPEAR's quality of service and consistent growth have earned it significant recognition, including being the first private physical therapy company to ring the opening bell on the NY Stock Exchange and being profiled in the NY Post's feature on democratic leadership. SPEAR has made the Inc. 5000 list six times, and recently won CEO Report's Corporate Culture Award.
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Scene of car-ramming attack at the Te'enim checkpoint, Dec. 6, 2021. (Israeli Defense Ministry Border Crossing Authority) (Israeli Defense Ministry Border Crossing Authority)
Israeli Guard Wounded in Car-ramming Attack; Terrorist Killed
Car-Ramming
Palestinian Terror
"We are in the midst of a terror wave," says former deputy director of the Mossad.
By Efrat Forsher, Lilach Shoval and JNS Staff
An Israeli security guard was moderately wounded early on Monday morning in a terrorist attack at a checkpoint near Tulkarm in Judea and Samaria, according to Israeli security officials.
The terrorist, identified by Palestinian media as Muhammad Nidal Younis and by Israel's Defense Ministry as a 16-year-old resident of Nablus, rammed his vehicle into a car at the Te'enim checkpoint, hitting the guard in the process. He was shot by another guard at the scene and later died of his wounds at the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, according to Israeli media reports.
According to Magen David Adom paramedics, the guard, 34, was evacuated to Tel Hashomer Medical Center near Tel Aviv in serious but stable condition, conscious, with head and chest wounds. His condition was later upgraded to moderate, according to Kan news.
Israeli Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Eshel praised the guards' response to what he called a "terrible attack" and wished the victim a speedy recovery.
"The guards at the crossing acted quickly, just as we train them, sought to engage … and ended the event within seconds," he said. He added that further steps to improve the protection for guards at the checkpoint were being investigated.
Monday's attack comes just over a day after Avraham Elmaleh, a 20-year-old ultra-Orthodox Israeli man, suffered serious wounds in a stabbing attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. The terrorist, identified by police as a resident of Salfit in Judea and Samaria in his 20s, then attacked Border Police officers responding to the incident, who opened fire, killing him.
"We are in the midst of a [terror] wave," said Knesset member Ram Ben-Barak on Monday morning, according to Kan news.
Ben-Barak, chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and a former deputy director of the Mossad intelligence agency, told Reshet Bet radio in an interview that this wave of attacks could still be brought under control, according to Kan.
"Tens of terrorist attacks are prevented every year," he said.
This is a version of an article that first appeared in Israel Hayom.
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To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meetings of the Council held on 21 February and 26 March 2019 (previously circulated).
RESOLVED: The Minutes of the meetings held on 21 February and 26 March 2019 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor.
The January Council had received a report on the Brancaster Village Hall would not be available for use as a Polling Station for the Borough and Parish Council Elections on 2 May 2019. The Village Hall, Main Road, Brancaster Staithe was proposed as the Polling Station for both wards of Brancaster Parish and the Parish of Titchwell. This was also proposed for the European Elections if held on 23 May 2019. Council was asked to endorse the amendment to the relevant page of the Polling District Schedule, so far as the area of the Polling Place was concerned.
The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Long, seconded by Councillor Mrs Nockolds and put to the vote.
RESOLVED: 1) That the amendment to the schedule be approved.
2) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive to implement any additional changes to the Polling District Schedule for Polling Places required.
George Gawlinski on behalf of the Kings Lynn Klimate Concern Group and Children and Young People in West Norfolk.
"The matter was considered by Cabinet on 7 October 2008 to consider the conclusions of a Norfolk wide Officer Task Force set up to produce a Norfolk Climate Change Strategy in response to the National imperative.
The Strategy set two high level goals to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change and for 2008-2011period, included the National Indicators to measure progress.
After the strategy was adopted, Regular Reports were presented by the Deputy Chief Executive until DCLG removed the requirement to continue intensive monitoring in 2011.
To consider the recommendation contained within the report.
As no Parishes were inquorate after the close of nominations the report was withdrawn.
Councillor Beales presented his report. In response to a question regarding the renaming ceremony of the orchard area on Marsh Lane, Councillor Beales confirmed there was still fact checking underway so it would be in the new administration.
Councillor Blunt presented his report. He informed Members that in the coming weeks councillors would receive updates on the CIL payments and costs and the process to claim part of the £500,000 pot.
Councillor Lawrence presented his report. In response to Councillor J Collop's question as to why there was such a long list of live applications when only 37 people had been housed, he explained that only 37 properties had become available to let. He also confirmed that those not in priority need were also advised to look to private rentals.
In response to Councillor Joyce's question regarding the numbers of those housed which were homeless, Councillor Lawrence declined to give details of those housed, but drew attention to the fact that of the houses the Council was building, 48 of them would be affordable homes.
Councillor Lawrence agreed to send Councillor Howman details of where the vacant flats were which had been used for temporary accommodation.
Councillor Lawrence confirmed to Councillor Bird that the Accelerated Construction Programme funding allocated money to individual sites to assist the sites to come forward for construction.
Councillor Devereux presented his report. In response to a question from Councillor A Tyler on if the cost of disposing of large objects was reduced it would help with flytipping, he confirmed that there were standard rates for bulk items, and it didn't appear to be price sensitive.
Councillor A Tyler drew attention to the increasing incidences of damage by muntjac deer in the Lynnsport vicinity and asked if the issue was being addressed. Councillor Devereux responded that he would raise the issue with the CSNN team to see if it was an issue.
In response to Councillor Parish's question whether if the County Council restored the ability to recycle wood it would reduce the number of bonfires and wood put into black bins, Councillor Devereux undertook to raise the issue with the Norfolk Waste Partnership.
Councillor Mrs Mellish presented her report, in doing so as it was her last meeting she reported it had been a privilege to be on the Council and work with members and officers. She thanked all for the previous 16 years.
In response to a request from Councillor S Collop, Councillor Hodson agreed to let her know who had submitted letters of support for the Future High Streets Fund application.
In response to Councillor J Collop's questions regarding out of town shopping, empty units and what the council was planning to do to assist the town centre, Councillor Hodson confirmed that the Council was trying to improve what was coming to the town centre, but agreed to email some information. In response to Councillor A Tyler, Councillor Hodson confirmed that he hoped the work being put in by the Council would help solve the problem in the town centre.
Councillor Mrs Nockolds presented her report. In response to a question from Councillor S Collop, Councillor Nockolds explained that the Street Art working group was set up by the Heritage Forum with the aim to improve some areas of the town with street art. Suggestions were also being made to install arches on Tower street.
Following a question from Councillor Mrs Wilkinson on whether ward members were to be informed about the youth loneliness consultation, Councillor Mrs Nockolds explained that young people would be interviewed, the results compiled and once available they could be shared with members.
Councillor A Tyler commended the festival town element of King's Lynn, he asked if there was more relating to the Great British Cycling Festival which could be accessed. Councillor Mrs Nockolds confirmed that the Cycling Festival had a web site with information available, and the council was trying to co-ordinate extra activity in the town on the day to encourage visitors to stop and visit.
Councillor Long presented his report. In response to a question from Councillor Mrs Collop as to whether the Council would support stopping pavement parking as in Scotland, Councillor Long confirmed that if it was within his remit he would support that, but it would be a matter for the County Council.
Following a question from Councillor Joyce on what steps were being taken to ensure that people with a severe mental impairment received the council tax benefit entitlement, Councillor Long undertook to check what was carried done and inform councillors.
Councillor McGuinness, as it was his last Council meeting, thanked all Councillors for their exchanges in and out of the chamber, and officers, in particular democratic services. Councillor Long confirmed that the Council was fortunate to have such a highly thought of officer team across the authority.
Councillor J Collop asked why additional money was being added to reserves when there were so many projects on the go. Councillor Long explained that the funded budget went to council in February, and it was necessary to put money in reserves to keep the routine business of the council running.
In response to a question from Councillor A Tyler, Councillor Long confirmed he had visited the Norse operated Bowthorpe Care Home in Norwich to see it in operation. He drew attention to the demographic of the county and the number of elderly requiring care, and confirmed discussions on the potential size of land they would require to provide such a facility this side of the county.
Councillor Mrs Spikings thanked members for the last 20 years as a councillor and those as Chairman of Planning, particularly Councillor Peake, her Vice Chairman, and Officers, particularly the Chief Executive, Monitoring Officer, Planning and Democratic Services.
Councillor Mrs Watson, who was retiring at the election also wished her thanks be passed to members and officers, and wished Council well.
Councillor Morrison, who was also retiring thanked the staff at King's Court for their assistance in making the job achievable. He thanked Councillors for their genial and wise advice over the years.
Councillor Bambridge, following the question relating to the number of empty units in the town reported on the town centre partnership minutes which set out the detailed numbers.
The recommendations from the Cabinet meeting held on 26 March 2019 were proposed by Councillor Long and seconded by Councillor Mrs Nockolds.
RESOLVED: That the recommendations from the Cabinet meeting held on 26 March 2019 be approved.


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Red Table Talk/FacebookWill Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been married since 1997.
For the latest episode of Jada Pinkett Smith'sFacebook Watch series "Red Table Talk," the actress sat down with husband Will Smith, mother Adrienne Banfield Norris, and daughter Willow Smith.
During the conversation, Will elaborated on how his ego and vision for an ideal family led to a "decline" in his marriage with Pinkett Smith.
One moment that made him realise that he became too preoccupied with his family's public perception took place when he threw a lavish party for Pinkett Smith's 40th birthday, which backfired.
He also recalled feeling "on top of the world" when Willow's song "Whip My Hair" became a hit and she got signed to Jay-Z's record label. Then his daughter said that she no longer wanted to continue singing.
"I saw for the first time what Jada had been saying the whole time about hiding behind my ego and my dreams and my desires and pretending like it's love," he said.
During the latest episode of Pinkett Smith's Facebook Watch series "Red Table Talk," titled "Our Unique Union," the actress sat down with her mother, Adrienne Banfield Norris, daughter, Willow Smith, and husband, Will Smith, for a candid discussion.
While talking about the "low point" of their relationship, Pinkett Smith and Will detailed the incidents that resulted in issues. This includes Pinkett Smith's 40th birthday, where the "Men in Black" star threw an elaborate party for her. After the event, the actress told Will that "the party was the most ridiculous display" of his ego. But that wasn't the only time Will's ideal vision got in the way of his real relationship with his family.
"I was much more conscious of public perception than Jada," Will explained.
"I think I was trying to live up to an idea for him," Pinkett Smith chimed in, saying that she spent years going along with Will's plans for a flawless family.
Will went on to say that he "cried so hard" after his wife's 40th birthday that his eyes were red.
'That was a difficult one for me, when you stopped clapping when I did things in the exterior world that were great," he told her.
The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star added that another moment that struck him involved Willow's music career. In 2010, she released the song "Whip My Hair,"signed a record deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation record label, and went on tour.
"We were at the top of the world," Will recalled.
Then his daughter said that she was "done." At the time, Will told her that she made a commitment to Jay-Z and couldn't quit.
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWillow Smith and Will Smith at the 'Madagascar 3' premiere in 2012.
Will went on to say that he reached the conclusion that Pinkett Smith wasn't interested in the material things he provided.
"That's why I stopped clapping, and it was a decline from there," Pinkett Smith said.
Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Environmental Media AssociationJaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Will Smith.
In order to overcome their rough period, Will had "to let go of the picture" and "let go of the dream," which he called devastating.
"We essentially had to destroy our marriage," he added.
Now, the couple has been married for more than 20 years and talk openly about how they raise their kids (Willow and Jaden) and how they have managed to refrain from swearing at each other. Pinkett Smith and Will have also reached a point where they don't refer to themselves as married because they believe that such labels create expectations and pressure.


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Rumsey's Watch
by Sean Murtagh December, 2019 August, 2021
Walter looked at his watch, the warm sun reflecting across its silver blue dial into his eyes. The second hand appeared to be moving in slow motion. He squinted while noticing his own hands were moving. Actually, more like shaking. It was almost noon and the ceremony was about to begin. Though a professor for almost thirty years, this speaking engagement made him uneasy. He wiped his brow and quickly walked up to the makeshift podium in the cemetery, almost tripping on a rock along the way.
Exchanging pleasantries with the other key members of the event, Walter looked at the audience in front of him. He was surprised by the number of people who had come today. Some sixty or more were gathered around the small field. His eyes brightened. Maybe people care more now.
The dedication ceremony for the formal recognition of the African American Cemetery began. Mrs. Dora Jones, director of the non-profit group that had rescued these hallowed grounds, gave a summary of the efforts to date to restore and beautify this abandoned cemetery. She spoke of how this place had not been maintained in any fashion for over a hundred years, save for a few folks who did their best to take care of their loved ones buried here. After concluding her thanks to the donors and volunteers who had spent their dollars and hours renovating the graveyard, she turned the podium over to the mayor. As the mayor praised the efforts of the community for restoring this cemetery, Walter couldn't stop thinking of that Sunday after church many years ago when he was attacked in this very same place while trying to walk home. By boys a few years older than him that he barely knew. Boys who pounded his head against a gravestone. Telling Walter that black kids should know better than to dress up in nice clothes. Walter could still see the sneers on their faces as they spit on him, laughing the whole time. He could still hear the pounding of their fists on his ribs. And worse, he could still smell the blood running down his face and onto his white shirt and tie.
Walter snapped out of the memory. The mayor concluded his short remarks and Dora went back to the microphone and introduced Walter to the audience.
"It is now my distinct pleasure to introduce Dr. Walter Rumsey Anderson from Shepherd University, the dean in our education department. Many of you here know him, but for those who don't, I'll give a brief introduction…"
Walter stood up, straightened his tie and walked to the podium, thanking Dora. Looking at the crowd, he then closed his eyes and soaked in the moment. A spot of time, he told himself, thinking of Woodsworth's phrase describing a moment etched in the mind that will last a lifetime. Breathe it in, remember this, he thought. Then, opening his eyes, he began.
"Good afternoon everyone. And thank you for coming here on this hot July day. And thank you…thank you…so much for paying tribute to those buried here. As you know, most of them resting here were enslaved men and women from the early 19th century. They now rest in peace, but perhaps even more so thanks to your actions to make this cemetery a more welcoming place. As Dora mentioned, those buried here include relatives of mine. So obviously this is a bittersweet day for me."
"Some fifty years ago, as a young boy, my parents took me every weekend to this place to pay respects to my family. On many other occasions, my mother and grandmother would place flowers on all the fifty or so gravestones here. They would weed and take care of these grounds as best they could. But they couldn't erase the ugliness of the sight either. Tombstones demolished. Covered with graffiti. Graves dug up. Some with no markings because families couldn't afford to inscribe them. Worse, some who lie here were just tossed in the ground with no markers at all. Many here at the university don't even know that this hidden place exists right next to us, right between the baseball field and softball field. Until just recently, this plot of land was only called the "Old Black Cemetery," until our good mayor here and local community took the effort to give it a name and group it with the Irish Catholic cemetery adjoining it. Now it is the Rose Hill Funeral Grounds. A definite step in the right direction. But now the time has come to restore this piece of land and fully honor those here. To give it its own name. And we will do so shortly."
Walter paused, his eyes filling. The emotions were all coming back.
"In my early teens, I used to walk here for peace after my mother passed away. It was a restful place, one that made me feel safe," Walter continued. "But then one day that all changed. Walking through here after church, where I was an acolyte for Pastor Edwards—who I note is in the crowd here, thank you Pastor—I was attacked by a bunch of older boys and beat up. Right here where I stand. And for what? I still ask myself that. For the color of my skin is what they told me. For being dressed up nicely. I wasn't allowed to do that, they said." Walter's voice was rising. He made a slight pounding with his fist on the podium. "For the color of my skin," he said again, this time lower.
Walter paused to let the words sink in with the crowd. He saw a woman in the front row wiping her eyes.
"I don't know if times have changed much since then. But I am eternally hopeful for what will come for all of us, for our children, and for their children. Indeed, for our community. Faith, hope, and love are what we are taught from the good Lord and I believe in them still to this day. This ceremony today is a small step, one of many, many steps, that keep our trust alive in faith, hope and love."
He continued. "My grandmother often told me of how those of us in the hills and hollers of Appalachia took care of each other. It didn't matter what color your skin was as we were all foreigners, here trying to make a living. And because of that we respected each other, listened to each other, took care of each other. And that we had to think about that when we encountered folks not like us." Walter paused. "So in this moment today, let's think of each other in a good light and heal old wounds. Let's hope. And let's see others for who they are – remarkable human beings, regardless of their differences." The crowd, surprising Walter, started clapping.
Walter concluded, and the ribbon cutting ceremony continued. The Forgotten Mountaineers African American Cemetery was officially named and recognized. Walter looked around and noticed how beautiful the cemetery looked. People had taken time to restore it, both physically and spiritually. He smiled and looked at his watch, now glowing in the afternoon sun. Almost 1PM. It was a perfect day. The anxiety which had surrounded him like an autumn morning fog had blown away in the summer breeze. Closing his eyes, he thought of his father. Walter said a silent thank you to him. And he remembered another day decades ago.
Walter stood outside the tan brick academic building where his father taught at Shepherd College. Just sixteen, Walter was growing anxious waiting for his dad to get out of class and come outside. He squinted up in the sky at a pair of hawks circling above him on this late fall day. The air, cool and light, mixed gently with the bright sun shining low through the leaves of the maple tree in front of him. It was always a hassle doing this weekly ritual with his father, as Walter had to get home from high school on the bus and then quickly walk over a mile to the college to meet his dad. There was a time when it was a shorter walk. When he would cut down West High Street by the black cemetery, but lately he had been avoiding that area. Living together, Walter and his dad saw each other every day of course, so he resented having to take this extra effort to visit his father at the college. Despite this, he tried his best to be patient and respect the old man. Walter's mom passed away the year before from cancer, and he knew his father was still immensely sad and grieving. As was Walter. The few times he'd see his father smile nowadays were only on their Wednesday walks through town.
"Hey Walter! How you doing, young man?"
Walter startled for a moment, hearing his dad's booming voice. He looked at his father, Professor James Rumsey Anderson, slightly limping down the sidewalk from the building. Despite his age, he was still an attractive man that caught your attention. Tall, muscular, with salt and pepper hair. Kind eyes, with wrinkles around them when he smiled, which didn't happen as frequently anymore.
"Doing all right, Dad."
"Gorgeous day out, huh son?"
His father came up to him and rustled his hair, which always annoyed Walter. His dad had been doing that to him since he was a little boy. They walked down East High Street to the back parking lot where his dad's green 1972 Ford Galaxy 500 was parked, the rays of sunlight reflecting off the shiny green paint. Despite being five years old, the car looked brand new. His dad was good at keeping the car young.
"I think we'll take a drive around the country roads today instead of walking through town," his father said. "These old legs of mine are acting up today."
Walter was relieved. At the age of sixteen, he preferred driving in the car, especially when his father let him drive, instead of walking in awkward silences. "Sure dad. Hey, can I drive again today? You said I was getting pretty good at it." A car drove by them in the lot, a couple of teens blaring Janis Joplin out their window.
"All right, as long as you don't kill me on those hills of Shepherdstown Pike like you tried last time."
Walter saw his dad's grin. He smiled himself and chuckled softly, "Okay, deal."
They drove for an hour through the countryside, speaking little like dads and their sons are known to do. The hilly countryside presented itself in a vast array of fall colors in the setting sun, the greens and yellows of the fields speaking to them, echoes of the souls of those who lived in these valleys between the ridges of the Shenandoahs. As the sun fell, Walter's dad told him to drive back to town and go down the street to visit Rumsey Park, with its large towering stone monument with a globe on top that overlooked the Potomac River from a high bluff. It had been erected to honor James Rumsey, the inventor of the first steam powered boat in the late 1700s, and Walter's father had been quick to point out on many occasions that they had a distant relative who had assisted Rumsey in the design of the steam engine. "Your grandpa swears that his great great granddady was the one who designed the engine, but James Rumsey was the one who got all the credit," his father would tell him. That said, the story passed down the generations was that James Rumsey was nice to their relative and took good care of him. So Rumsey was a good man in their minds. That was the reason Walter's middle name was Rumsey and why his father was named James Rumsey. To honor that story passed down through the generations.
Walter parked the car in one of the three empty spots near the monument and started walking toward the tall steps up to the monument, his father just behind him. He turned and noticed the visible gait in his father's walking and heard him moan slightly as he bent down to pick up a medium-sized stone.
"Really, dad? We have to do this again?"
"Ha, yes of course, son. If there is no tradition, there is nothing in life. Plus, I have a good feeling about it today."
"Well dad, I haven't seen you reach the river with a rock in awhile. You should throw one too."
"Well next time, Walter. Let your old man heal up a little first."
They climbed the wide, bright stone stairs up to the base of the monument. From there, the monument, almost an obelisk but round, soared above them some forty feet or so. On one side was a plaque that mentioned the historic accomplishment James Rumsey had accomplished in 1787, when he successfully demonstrated his steam powered jet boat on the Potomac River just below the cliff where they stood.
The sun was settling peacefully upriver and the fall leaves were slowly turning grey in the darkening night. Walter leaned against the railing looking down at the river, not noticing his father behind him.
James was looking at his son, Walter. He thought for a moment about that situation a few months ago when he was here with him. After Walter's mother passed away, James had wanted to do something nice for his son's 16th birthday. He saved up some money, along with a little of his wife's insurance, to buy Walter a nice watch. It cost $250, much more than any watch James ever owned or ever would. He remembered how excited he was to give it to his son that day right here at this spot. But Walter, still a tender boy, started to cry when his father handed it to him. "Dad, I can't wear this," he had said. "Those other boys, the ones who beat me up that day…if they saw me wearing this….I'm not supposed to wear nice things…"
James still burned every time he thought of that moment. And he tried his best to not let it get him now. Despite trying to tell his son that he was becoming a man and needed to stick up for himself and not be ashamed of being a black man—that he was entitled to dress up and be just as good, if not better, than those bullies—he still wasn't able to convince Walter. So the beautiful blue-faced watch with silver links sat on James's bedroom dresser, collecting the summer dust and not only showing James the time, but also reminding him of their troubled times.
"Hey dad, snap out of it," Walter said. "It's getting dark. Gimme that stone."
"Ah, yeah, sorry son. Just thinking. Here ya go." James handed the stone to Walter.
Walter wound up, and in an exaggerated fashion that looked half like a baseball pitcher, half like a quarterback, threw the stone toward the river. They both strained their eyes over the railing to see where it was going to land. As it flew down the cliff toward the Potomac, it nicked a branch of a sycamore tree and dropped directly onto the ground below it, some ten yards short of the river. Both father and son paused for a moment. Someday, they both thought, that rock will reach the river.
"Dad, let me try one more time. I picked up another rock also down by the steps. Can I get that pizza if I make it this time"?
"That's not the way life works son, you only get one opportunity each time."
James paused. Realizing the significance, and somewhat negative tone of what he had just said, he retracted his comment. "Well son, sometimes you get a second chance in life…so yeah, go for it. Make it count this time."
Walter moved back a few steps, blew at the rock, then with all his might threw it toward the river. The stone, casting a light yellow glow from the remainder of the sun, flew through the air like an eagle. Time stood still as the stone soared past the tall trees below them. Then suddenly—a splash! They could barely see it hit the river, but they saw the ripples in the river expanding like an opening umbrella.
Walter, trying not to be proud, acted like nothing had happened, but the smile on his face gave him away. James started laughing like he hadn't done in months, tears forming in his eyes. "Damn son, you should have seen how you looked throwing that thing! I've never seen you so possessed!"
"Wasn't that hard, Dad…I was just waiting for the right time."
"Well, hell, you did it Walter! Congratulations! Let's go get that pizza. We'll go down the road here to that place by the train station…whatever you want to get to eat. Heck, I could use a good pizza and beer myself." James was still beaming from one ear to the other at his son's accomplishment.
They started walking toward the monument stairs. James stopped.
"What Dad?"
"Hold on a minute, son." James reached into his pocket. Inside he felt the cool metal band. Walter stared at him, seconds passing.
"Here you go, son. I think you're ready to wear this now. And don't ever, ever, let someone tell you that you can't be who you want to be. And always remember you can do anything you set your mind to." Walter paused and looked at the watch in his father's hand. The smile Walter had been wearing slowly faded over the next quiet seconds between them. Overcoming the momentary fear and confusion that grasped him, Walter carefully took the watch from his father and put it over his wrist, twisting it around, his strong fingers fumbling with the metal links. Click—the links snapped in place. It fit perfectly.
Sean Murtagh
Sean Murtagh lives in Shepherdstown, WV with his wife Kirsten and their Maine Coon cat Lucy. A retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain with over 30 years of active duty service, his education includes a MS in Management from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a MBA from the University of Rochester. Currently, Sean spends his time as a federal government financial management consultant, and as a graduate student in Appalachian Studies at Shepherd University. He recently completed a graduate exchange program between Shepherd University and the University of the West of Scotland, receiving a Master of Arts in Creative Media Practice, the first Shepherd University student to do so.
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