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By The Numbers: How Data Should Drive Our Storytelling
Posted by kate	/ Innovation, Marketing, Strategy
Data-driven storytelling is a buzzy phrase right now, but what does it mean? In broad strokes, the phrase suggests a new era of demographic-tailored brand messaging. Brands are experiencing a new wave of creative freedom, where they can finally leave behind market research and strategies that began in the 1920s.
Data allows the dynamic of storytelling to meaningfully engage with consumers and audiences. Because companies have access to technology and new data-capture techniques, it's now possible to collect, store and decode billions of information bytes about customer likes, dislikes and behaviors, allowing us to predict what people are doing, what they might want or consume in the future. It's a formidable leap for brands, which as we know, are in the business of storytelling. And storytelling is deceptively simple. It's using messaging and the brand's attributes to make people's lives better. Adding data to that equation can inform brands in developing content and media or champion ideas that people will want, and that matter.
Let's be clear, data contains dazzling potential, but it's still pieces of information, numbers, and part of a social context. While we can use data from social media tracking, for example, to build models, predict tastes and wants, it's still difficult for data and science to reveal all. Whether culled from samples, surveys, research or charts, data works when paired with the dynamics of everyday life. Along with data, our worlds are "thick," as cultural anthropologist Clifford Geertz described it, with codes and meanings.
As Director of Strategy and Research at Oishii Creative, providing context for this data for our clients and using it to shape our approach is a key part of my role. It's important to combine raw numbers with culture and culture dynamics and the applicable disciplines of studying how we humans invent and form ideas, values and behaviors, opinions and experiences in everyday life.
For example, we recently partnered with 24-hour preschool network Sprout on a series of brand spots as part of a rebrand. As a network for kids and parents, we knew we had to reflect and tell the story of modern families, and the family mindset. For the campaigns, not only did we look at the raw numbers of what makes up a family today, such as birth, marriage and divorce rates, but we also looked at sentiment, feelings and values people have around their families. We found that even with relatively high divorce rates, people believe in love and the institution of marriage. Most research points to a new era of marriage and family, whereby people don't just blend, but they create their own version of the marriage ideal, one that works for them. That's the power of culture. It's the remaking of tradition in the new context. Commitment to family in its core form remains strong; it's taking shape in new ways. Culture and data together help us understand this.
So, when you're strategizing your next campaign, it's important to run the numbers. Market research samples can be small and biased, so sometimes, in order to get a real idea of what your audience is looking for, it helps to merge a broader cultural picture with a more rigorous scientific view. And to do that, you've got to go to the source. After all, numbers don't lie.
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On Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 9), King County Elections released the second round of results for Tuesday's General Election.
With 31,783 ballots now counted, it looks like the Highline School Bond will pass, as it has increased its approval to 65.12%, up from 64.97%.
Final results of the election will be certified on November 29, 2016.


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The one that got away: Tottenham Hotspur's January 2019 stance ensured current issues as AC Milan swooped for Krzysztof Piatek
By Kyle Archer
This article forms part of our The Ones That Got Away feature series, which is where Football Transfer Tavern take a look back at players linked with moves in the past, and see how they would have made an impact had they signed for the interested side.
Mauricio Pochettino has not overseen the best start to a season at Tottenham Hotspur, with the North Londoners slumped in seventh place after taking just two wins from their opening six Premier League games.
The spread of goals scored has once again been an issue for Spurs, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium natives relying on talismanic striker Harry Kane to carry them to another top-four finish and potentially a first piece of silverware since the 2008 League Cup.
Fernando Llorente's departure at the end of his contract in June has put an even greater dependence on the England captain, too, as the Spaniard's exit has left academy striker Troy Parrott to serve as Pochettino's second choice (Guardian).
Kane has carried Spurs' goal threat since the 2014/15 campaign, when he hit 21 in 34 league games, and already has four this term. Heung-Min Son and Erik Lamela both have two to their names this league season, as well, but the former's struggles in front of the net at Leicester City on Saturday helped to ensure Pochettino's side left the King Power Stadium empty-handed.
Not one of Son's three shots at Kasper Schmeichel were recorded as being on target by WhoScored, who have noted that the 27-year-old has only seen seven of his 16 efforts this term find the target.
Things could have been different had it not been for Tottenham's transfer stance back in January, as a refusal to sign players (Football.London) meant AC Milan were able to complete a €35m (£31.1m) swoop for Genoa's Krzysztof Piatek (Guardian), a striker that was linked with Spurs earlier in the term (TEAMtalk).
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY – SPURS AND KRZYSZTOF PIATEK
It was suggested last season that Spurs, Manchester City and Liverpool had all received glowing reports on Piatek, as he stunned Serie A by taking Italy's top flight by storm following a £4m move to Genoa from Cracovia.
By the end of September, he had already hit double figures – the first player to do so in Europe – and fired four goals in his debut for the Stadio Luigi Ferraris natives.
Clubs from around Europe soon descended on Genoa to cast their judgments on a Polish star now being valued at £30m by the Rossoblu, for whom he would score 19 times in 21 games (TransferMarkt) before securing his switch to the San Siro in January and becoming a Milan man.
Another new home for Piatek, the same results by Piatek. After a goalless debut against SSC Napoli from the bench, the now-Poland international scored in his first Rossoneri start, and again in the following three.
On the international stage, goals were free-flowing, too, with the Dzierzoniow-born hitman lashing three goals in four European qualifiers before the summer break.
His influence rescinded as the campaign rolled on and Milan began to let results slip, but the 24-year-old has found his shooting boots this term to score the winning goal against Verona with one of five shots on target, having seen six efforts blocked (WhoScored).
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Stories of the Oldest and Fastest on the Iditarod's almost 1,000 mile trek across Alaska
April 18, 2022 by Rebecca L
Something that usual people don't typically follow is the sled-dog world. It is a tight knit group of people who dedicate their lives to caring, training, and racing these unbelievable athletes. Sled-dogs are the only animal in the world that can travel these massive distances at their speed, but it takes the help of a dedicated musher to get them there. Here's a story of 3 generations of men in the same family who took on this challenge repeatedly!
The Iditarod is a historical race held in Alaska that takes anywhere from 8 to 14 days to complete, traveling almost one thousand miles across the state. In the past, people took twenty days to complete the race, and as each year gains competitive spirit, the time it takes to finish gets less and less.
Mitch Seavey has not only won this race numerous times, but also set the fastest record twice, and eventually won the title of being the oldest musher to ever win at age 57. He competed in his first Iditarod in 1982 at the age of 22 and then turned his attention to raising his sons Danny, Tyrell, Dallas, and Conway. In 1995, Mitch returned to the Iditarod and competed every year through 2020. When he won in 2017, he broke his son, Dallas', record from the year prior, at a shocking 8 days, 3 hours, and 40 minutes. That was the same year he got the title of oldest and fastest musher to ever win the race.
"Fifty-seven used to be old, and it's not anymore." Mitch said during a post-race news conference after winning in 2017.
Some could say that racing dogs runs in the Seavey family blood. Mitch Seavey's father, Dan Seavey, took part in creating the first Iditarod race and passed his love for dog mushing on to three more generations of Seaveys. Dan's most recent appearance in the race was in 2012, when he finished the race at the age of 74. Clearly, this family proves that age really is just a number and dog mushing is clearly their passion.
HERE is a link to the Seavey's Ididaride page, with brief descriptions of all family members.


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Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG) has announced that one of its subsidiaries has inked an agreement for selling its 100% interest in Wharf Mine at Lead, SD, to Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE). Goldcorp will receive $105 million in cash from the sale, subject to specific closing adjustments. Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -68.10% and weekly performance is 1.99%. On … Continue reading 5 Stocks in Dramatic Moves: Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG), Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Enzymotec Ltd. (NASDAQ:ENZY), Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLDN), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS)
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Shares of Goldcorp (NYSE:GG) are jumping, up 5 trading Tuesday, as gold prices hit its highest level since late October following cautious comments from U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers, Reuters reports. Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -68.10% and weekly performance is -0.54%. On last trading day company shares ended up $20.31. Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG) distance from 50-day simple … Continue reading Watch 5 Stocks: Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG), United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X), China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE:DL), Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM), TransDigm (NYSE:TDG)
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Q: Cordova Uncaught TypeError: Cannot set property 'require' of undefined All,
Could you please help me with following. I am trying to access the camera API using cordova. I have created the project using cordova cli. My config.xml has this option added to allow the camera plugin which is also installed using cordova cli.
<feature name="Camera">
<param name="android-package" value="org.apache.cordova.camera.CameraLauncher" />
</feature>

When I click the camera Button, I find the navigator.camera object as undefined. I have tried it on couple of phones and it seems to be the same issue. I tried remote debugging using chrome and it also shows the camera object as undefined.
Cordova.js load fails with following object as undefined
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot set property 'require' of undefined (cordova.js)
//Export for use in node
if (typeof module === "object" && typeof require === "function") {
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Cordova.js version is 3.7.1 .
Please note :Commenting these 3 lines from Cordova.js in platform_www seems to fix the issue. But i am wondering if someone can help suggest whats wrong here. Modifying the lib is the last option.

A: the problem could be with the declaration of a variable named module, in my case it was
var module = ons.bootstrap('my-app', ['onsen']);

just rename module in something else.

A: You can't test hybrid app on browser without proper tools. Use ripple chrome extension to test your app.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ripple-emulator-beta/geelfhphabnejjhdalkjhgipohgpdnoc?hl=en

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Operating with Dolby Digital and equipped with 5.2 pre-amplifier and 5 amplifier channels, the Anthem MRX-520 AV Receiver is everything you need for a high quality home theater or music system.
The MRX Series produces an excellent sound quality with efficient power handling for your entertainment at the comfort of your own home.
Integrated ARC (Anthem Room Correction) for a better sound delivery in any room. The function alters the projected sound according to the frequencies reflected by surfaces such as walls, floor and ceilings.


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My interest in woodworking actually started in High School back in 1970. Working with wood seemed to come naturally to me and it turned out to be the one class I actually enjoyed going to. Over the years I combined my love of woodworking with my love of music and playing guitar and eventually started designing and building my own T.W. Fowler guitars from scratch (see my Guitars tab).
In the '80s I started a company called National Home Improvement Services, Inc. As President of the company I was involved in the day to day operations, as well as working with the kitchen designers, builders and installers. Needless to say, I learned a lot about the business along the way from many of the master craftsmen and home improvement experts that worked for my company. National Home Improvement Services was very successful over the next ten years, installing somewhere around 1000 kitchens during that time.
In 1990 I decided to change directions in my home improvement career. I wanted to take what I had learned about the precision of guitar building and combine that with my years of experience designing and installing kitchens and create my own brand of high quality, customized cabinet making. So I founded Tom's Cabinets & Design and have spent the last 27 years developing my craft and my production capability to meet or exceed the expectations of even the most demanding of customers.
As an example, here's a wall unit I did for one of my customers a number of years ago that required 16 coats of hand polished, high-gloss lacquer. My customers understand that craftsmanship sometimes takes time (this finish alone took me over two months to complete) but it's time well invested and well worth the wait. I would be happy to put the quality of my cabinets up against any of the highest priced cabinets you can buy… Only I offer mine for a lot less because I don't have the high overhead costs that they do!
I've also noticed, over the years, that a lot of times designers don't really understand what it takes to install their products, and installers don't really understand what the designers are trying to achieve. Consequently, this often leads to headaches for the homeowners and everyone involved in the project. That is what I believe separates Tom's Cabinets & Design from the rest because I do it all! I'm the designer, builder and installer all wrapped up in one. You simply get the best for less!
If you are looking for high quality craftsmanship, customized home improvement solutions, and expert installation at affordable prices… then you have come to the right place: Tom's Cabinets & Design. I take as much pride in my work as I hope my customers will take pride in owning and enjoying my work.


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Throw away those boring old plans for a box tree house. This tree house has rounded walls and hangs from a tree. Enjoy natural sunlight through transparent roofing with enough room to lie down and get comfortable inside. Parents might even find themselves relaxing in this tree house.
Throw away those boring old plans for a box treehouse. This treehouse has rounded walls and hangs from a tree. A transparent roof lets in natural sunlight, and with enough room to lie down and get comfortable inside, parents might find themselves relaxing in this treehouse.
Lay one sheet of plywood on a flat work surface. To give the walls an oval shape, clamp Pex tubing along the edges as a guideline and trace the curved shape at one corner.
Remove the tubing. Cut the traced corner using a jigsaw. Save scrap piece to use as a template for the other corners; this way they'll all perfectly match. Trace the template and cut the other three corners of the plywood.
Use a piece of scrap tubing to make a homemade compass. Drill a hole about 13" from the end of the tube then slide a pencil into the hole. Attach the other end of the tubing to the plywood with a screw. Spin the tube to draw a circle about 26" in diameter. This is the cut line for the round door.
Use a drill to make a starter hole on the inside of the door's cut line. Fit the jigsaw blade into the drilled hole and slowly cut along the drawn line for a smooth, precise circle.
Use a paint can, roll of tape or anything round as a template to trace the port holes.
Use a drill to make a starter hole on the inside of the porthole cut line. Fit the jigsaw blade into the drilled hole and slowly cut along the drawn line for a smooth, precise circle.
Lay the second sheet of plywood flat on your work surface, then lay the front wall (already cut) on top. To make both walls identical in size, trace around the front wall and then use a jigsaw to cut the second sheet of plywood.
To make a long, thin peephole on the back wall, simply trace a 2x3 onto the plywood. Use a drill to make a starter hole on the inside of the traced line. Fit the jigsaw blade into the drilled hole and slowly cut along the drawn line for a smooth, precise rectangle.
Prime and paint the outside walls. Use two coats of exterior-grade paint.
Pre-cut and fasten three 51" 2x3s to two 48" 2x3s. Attach with two to three galvanized screws at each connection.
Lay 48" cedar decking panels along the frame. Use a carpenter's pencil as a guide to space the decking panels. The spacing in between the deck panels helps create airflow and will prevent the wood from warping. Fasten the boards at each end with galvanized nails.
Measure and line up the midpoints of both the walls and the decking. Fasten both walls to the decking using a nail gun. Use ring-shank nails and leave roughly six inches in between each nail.
Attach five 48" 2x6s to each side of the decking to create backrest walls that will curve up the sides of the treehouse. Fasten each 2x6 through the front and back walls with two nails on each end.
Since the treehouse will hang from a tree, it is very important to reinforce the points where the carrying beam will be attached to the walls. Screw and glue plywood scraps to the insides of the walls at the center.
Use 48" 2x3s for the roof beams. Attach the first 2x3 four inches above the last 2x6. This is the point where the roofing will come to a drip edge. Space each of the roof beams 10 inches apart.
This is the most important part of the project. Heavily screw together a 2x6 and a 2x4 for the carrying beam.
Where you added the extra wall support, pre-drill holes to accommodate three 1/8" diameter hex-head 6" screws. It is important to pre-drill to avoid splitting the carrying beam and the plywood. Screw the carrying beam in place.
Cut the transparent polycarbonate roofing to hang two inches over the walls' edges. Use hex-head screws with neoprene washers to attach the roofing to the 2x3 beams. Overlap each sheet of roofing to properly keep rain out, and align each seam to lie on or next to a beam.
Use a 1" diameter drill bit to make a hole in the center of the carrying beam.
Use the curved pieces of scrap plywood to make the trim around the door and windows. Draw a second circle outside (2 inches for the door trim, and a little thinner for the portholes). Cut out the inner circle with a jigsaw leaving a donut-like trim piece. Repeat for every door and window.
Sand the trim, door and windows then apply two coats of paint. When dry attach with nails.
Feed 5,000-lb. industrial-strength rope through the carrying beam. Slide a washer around the rope from the inside and tie the rope several times. When the treehouse is hoisted up, the knot will tighten and the washer will keep it from slipping through.
Get plenty of help to hoist the treehouse onto two sawhorses. Wrap and tie the rope super tight around a thick and sturdy tree branch.
To make the step, use scrap plywood that's the same width as the trim around the door. Trace the door trim scrap to match the curve and cut it using a jigsaw. Paint it to match the trim, then when it is dry, use nails to secure it below the door.
Thread heavy-duty rope through the eye screws then tie it to industrial-sized, circus-tent stakes. Hammer the stakes securely into the ground.
Fill the treehouse with pillows, blankets, books and games. Then invite the kids, or just hide away in there yourself!
Instead of a standard jungle gym for the kids, build a combination A-frame fort, swing set and climbing wall.
Instead of a standard square playhouse, build a work of art that both kids and parents will love.
Get the kids away from the electronics and out in the fresh air by installing a tire swing in your backyard. Tire swings have been around forever because they're fun for any age and they're inexpensive to make.
Help your kids become business tycoons by building them a traffic-stopping lemonade stand. This simple tri-fold design allows for easy storage when the store is closed.


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Llista de monuments de Sant Llorenç des Cardassar catalogats pel consell insular de Mallorca com a Béns d'Interès Cultural en la categoria de monuments pel seu interès històric, artístic, arquitectònic, arqueològic, històric-industrial, etnològic, social, científic o tècnic.

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 Base de dades de béns immobles, del Ministeri de Cultura
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Mexico City's Distrito Federal is the nation's largest urban administrative unit. Of the 22 million residents of the metro area, 8.8 million live in the D.F. If you were to ask most Mexicans what the country's "second city," the runner-up in terms of population, most would likely venture Monterrey, perhaps Puebla, or Guadalajara. While Guadalajara is in fact the second largest metro area in Mexico, the country's second largest municipality is Ecatepec—a growing, multi-faceted district of greater Mexico City. More than 1.6 million people live in Ecatepec; in adjacent Tecámac, there are another 350,000. Naucalpan, another city that clings to D.F. is home to some 800,000 residents (including the previously-mentioned Ciudad Satélite).
There's no particular message in to tying together these images as a set. More than anything, they're all taken in the Estado de México, in Mexico City's rapidly growing hinterland, and I made them in the last 7 days. What's most crucial to me is that, in these different municipalities around DF, there is a huge amount of diversity in architectural and neighborhood form. Even within a given sector, such as government sponsored housing, homes evolve at different rates, and that change is evident. A typical street might appear struggling, until you pass to the next neighborhood to find it with rough dirt roads, shadowed by a tangle of DIY electrical wiring. Some of the newest homes are handsome, with manicured plantings and modern amenities. Given that Ecatepec alone is more populous than all but the four largest cities in the U.S., we should expect a palpable multiplicity of styles, lives and experiences.
Thanks to Brenda Bernaldez at the Biblioteca Benjamín Franklin, a project of the State Department here in Mexico City, I've had the pleasure of getting to know a number of teachers around the metropolitan area. Karina, who was generous enough to take me to Neza last week, was one, and this week I'm sharing some images from my time in some of the other large municipalities in the Estado de México. Big thanks to Rolando and Jaffid for taking me around.


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Throbbing pain of migraine, in conjunction with escalating doses of ergotamine compounds usually indicates ergotamine rebound. These headaches may be accompanied by signs of chronic ergotism including malaise; nausea; vomiting; and symptoms of disordered circulation such as clammy, cold extremities, weak pulses, muscle cramping, and chest pain.
Using ergotamine on a continuing basis causes increased tolerance, decreased response and rebound headaches. Tolerance varies from person to person and cannot always be anticipated, but, as a guideline, problems can occur if ergotamine products are regularly being used twice a week.
Discontinue any and all use of ergotamine. Use other classes of drugs to treat the headaches, or if headaches are frequent, step up efforts to prevent headaches. Sometimes hospitalization is necessary to break the cycle of ergot dependency.
Cautious use of ergotamine can prevent rebound headaches. It is advised that ergotamine products be used no more than one or two days a week. The desired dose is the lowest effective dose that does not exceed labeled instructions.
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What is a headache? - A headache is a condition of mild to severe pain in the head. Tension headaches and migraine headaches account for 90% for all headaches. Headaches can be single or recurrent in nature.
What types of headaches are there? - A wide range of headache types have been classified in detail by the International Headache Society. Including tension-type headache (TTH), migraine, cluster headache.
What causes headache? - Causes of headaches range from eyestrain to inflammation of the sinus cavities to life-threatening conditions. Most headaches are due to tension, migraine, or a combination of the two.
What're the symptoms of a headache? - Signs and symptoms of a headache involve pain in the head, visual impairment such as blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, hearing impairment, irritability, confusion, malaise.
How're headaches diagnosed? - A physical exam assesses general health and a neurologic exam evaluates the possibility of neurologic disease that is causing the headache.
What headache remedies are available? - Appropriate treatment for headaches is highly specialized depending on the type of headache, individual response, and any associated health conditions.
What's a cluster headache? - Cluster headaches are rare headaches that occur in groups or clusters. Cluster headaches are frequency associated with drooping eyelids, red, watery eyes, and nasal congestion.
What causes a cluster headache? - The immediate cause of pain is in the trigeminal nerve. Cluster headaches are due to an abnormality in the hypothalamus.
What're the symptoms of a cluster headache? - The primary cluster headache symptom is excruciating one-sided head pain centered behind an eye or near the temple.
How is a cluster headache diagnosed? - Cluster headache symptoms guide the diagnosis. A neurologic examination may help doctor detect physical signs of a cluster headache.
How to cure cluster headache? - Treatment for cluster headaches is composed of induction, maintenance, and symptomatic therapies. Medications to treat cluster headaches are classified as either abortives or prophylactics.
What alternative cluster headache remedies are available? - Since some cluster headaches are triggered by stress, stress reduction techniques, such as yoga, meditation, and regular exercise, may be effective.
What's a migraine headache? - Migraine headache is a primary headache disorder with a genetic basis. Adults with migraine describe episodic attacks with specific features.
What causes a migraine headache? - Migraine headache attack is precipitated when pain-sensing nerve cells in the brain (called nociceptors) release chemicals called neuropeptides.
What're migraine headache triggers? - A wide variety of foods, drugs, environmental cues, and personal events are known to trigger migraine headaches.
What're the symptoms of migraine headaches? - Symptoms of migraine headaches include hallucinations, partial obstruction of the visual field, numbness or tingling, or a feeling of heaviness.
How is a migraine headache diagnosed? - The diagnosis of migraine headache rests solely on what a patient describes to a doctor. A diary can help document headache characteristics.
What's the treatment for migraine headache? - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are helpful for early and mild migraine headache. Other drugs used for acute attacks include meperidine and metoclopramide.
What migraine medications are available? - Several nonprescription drugs and some relatively inexpensive prescription drugs are available for migraine headaches. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs may be effective migraine prevention.
How to prevent migraine headaches? - The occurrence of common migraine may be reduced in high-risk people who avoid factors that have been associated with previous migraine.
What alternative migraine treatments are available? - Alternative treatments are aimed at prevention of migraine. Migraine headaches are often linked with food allergies or intolerances.
What is ocular migraine? - Ocular migraine is a term which may have different meanings to different physicians. Ocular migraines usually affect only one eye at a time.
How to relieve menstrual migraine? - Menstrual migraine is a migraine headache that affects a woman each month between the 2nd day before the start of the menstrual period and the end of menstruation.
Migraine headache during pregnancy - Over half of women find that their migraines occur less often in the last few months of pregnancy. About 15 to 20 percent of pregnant women have migraines.
What is tension headache? - Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. The primary cause of the pain is sustained muscle tension. Tension headaches can be episodic or chronic.
What causes tension headache? - Tension headaches are caused by muscle tension around the head and neck. tension headaches seem to be more common in women than in men.
What're the symptoms of tension headache? - A tension-type headache may cause diffuse pressure or tightness. The pain of tension headaches usually is mild (not disabling) and bilateral.
How is tension headache diagnosed? - Most tension-type headaches are diagnosed based on a complete and comprehensive history and physical examination.
What's the treatment for tension headache? - Nonprescription painkillers such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen most commonly relieve tension headaches.
How to prevent tension headache? - To prevent tension headaches, many different antidepressants may be effective for individuals with and without depressive symptoms.
What're rebound headaches? - Rebound headaches are those caused by medication taken to relieve regular headaches. Rebound headaches frequently occur daily and can be very painful.
What's analgesic rebound headache? - Analgesic-rebound headaches are caused by successively frequent use of pain relievers, both prescription and over-the-counter medications.
What's ergotamine rebound headache? - Throbbing pain of migraine, in conjunction with escalating doses of ergotamine compounds usually indicates ergotamine rebound headache.
What's a sinus headache? - A sinus headache is a headache that occurs because your sinuses are congested with mucus. Sinus headache pain is due to swelling in the sinus cavities.
What causes a sinus headache? - Sinus headaches can be caused by a sinus infection or allergies. They may become infected with bacteria, a virus, or even fungus.
What're the symptoms of a sinus headache? - Symptoms of a sinus headache include pain or pressure in the forehead or around the eyes and cheek(s), tender skin and tender bones over and under the eyes.
How is a sinus headache diagnosed? -To diagnose sinus headache, the doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.
What's the treatment for sinus headache relief? - Treatment of sinus headache is by treating the underlying condition, which may be allergic or infectious, and by nasal vasoconstrictors and analgesic medication.


You may have saw on my social media accounts, where I posted about busting our grocery budget to purchase food specifically for giving to our Church's food pantry. The problem with that post is that by busting our grocery budget, it caused one of the biggest money fights my husband and I have ever had. Because he was mad that I didn't tell him about my plan to give more.
It's true, I give a lot….not as much as I'd like to but I give as much as I can. My hubs may be the spender in our relationship but he's the one of us that grew up poor. I didn't grow up rich by any stretch of the imagination but I didn't go without either.
So, he's always uncomfortable with giving things that he thinks we should keep for ourselves…like food, clothes, and of course money. I know that may seem strange to some but I get it. After I went nearly bankrupted at 21 and had no food to feed myself with, I struggled for years to give money away. I was afraid that if I gave away my money that I would end up back in the darkness of financial hell.
But the real problem here wasn't my giving, it was my lack of communication. I broke the cardinal rule to living a real life on a budget with someone else. My hubs had a right to be angry with me because I didn't tell him about the extra expense, which was totally wrong. Therefore, even though I only went $10 over our grocery budget, I still failed to make sure that I had shown my husband enough respect by telling him of my plan beforehand.
And because God works in some seriously mysterious ways, it was no coincidence that the book I'm currently reading is MONEY TALKS: The Ultimate Couples' Guide To Communicating About Money* by my amazing friends Tai and Talaat McNeely….who are seriously one of the greatest couples I've ever had the pleasure of meeting in real life.
In their book, they talk all about discussing financial matters with your spouse and they even retell the story of how Talaat brought into their marriage a significant amount of debt that he was trying to hide from his bride. Reading their story was just what I needed during this horrible heated fight between my husband and me, because I don't know about you, but our fights can sometimes last hours, days and sometimes even weeks.
It was in reading their story that I was able to shed the blinders and see where I had gone wrong. Where I had broken one of my own rules to finding balance with money and marriage and truthfully, lack of communication is usually the culprit to most fights – money related or not.
What is your best piece of overcoming the notorious money fight?
Jessi, your transparency is so refreshing. Thank you for sharing personal details about your real life on a budget. This is extremely helpful in that we can see you going through the same issues we go through, and glean from your great advice on how to solve them/prevent them in the future.
This is totally us! I usually get annoyed– not because my husband spent extra money but because he failed to tell me about it! Communication is everything when you are dealing with finances.
My husband and I argue about money all the time. He loves technology and gadgets and always has to have the "latest". It's how he was raised. Drives me crazy. I don't think it is necessary to have a computer keyboard that costs $250 or run out and get the newest smart phone (he doesn't have an iphone) that is released. I grew up where we ran our cars into the ground, we didn't have video gaming stations, and we didn't purchase a new cell phone every time one came out. He and I argue a lot about his desire to "keep up with the Joneses." I often tell him that the Joneses are in debt up to their eyeballs or bankrupt. The more stuff people have, the less money they (likely) have in the bank account. Every situation is different and in our current situation we can't afford a $500 Xbox and there is nothing wrong with that.
Sometimes the financial views of one partner are just too different. Remember, how we relate to money has often been in-grained during our childhood. Other times, our innate personalities really influence how we manage money. The easygoing exciting partner that we love for their spontaneity ( remember that surprise bouquet of flowers ) will most probably treat money in the same spontaneous manner.
I have found that in these cases, the best way to manage the differences is to acknowledge them, try not to judge and finally put in place money management methods that take them into consideration.
For example, you could set up different bank accounts: a home account (pay bills, save, emergency fund), a bank account for your partner( basically an allowance he can do what he likes with – personal clothing, boy-toys, hobbies, gifts) and a bank account for yourself ( don't forget this one, no matter how tight your budget, be willing to give yourself something, if not eventually resentment will return and usually during a nasty argument!). Every paycheck the allotted amount is deposited into each account.
This way you both get to spend (or save – that is what I do with most of my allowance) within budget, while avoiding the conflict that arises from different money personalities.
Sure you will probably save less than you would like, but I have found being at peace and having a fun loving partner is worth it!
And yes, keep communicating so that money differences get resolved before they overwhelm what is important, our personal relationships!
I echo what Liz said ahead of me, your transparency is so extremely refreshing. Your blog is by far my favorite, and I get anxious everyday to see what you will post…because I know it will be real life related.
We don't really fight about money; but I find in my own relationship that when we fight, it usually has less to do about whatever issue it is that we're fighting about and more to do with other stuff going on in our lives, which may have nothing at all to do with the other person – for instance, if I'm annoyed with my in-laws, I might take it out on my husband and pick a fight with him about not putting his dirty socks in the hamper, even though what I'm really mad about is something to do with his parents that is also bothering him. Which isn't to say he gets a free pass on leaving his dirty socks around; but a gentle "You do know we have a laundry hamper" gets better results than a fight.
I took a weekend seminar on couples relationships in college and the two things I remember about it are: 1) active listening – what you hear isn't necessarily what the other person is saying so communicate back what you hear, because a lot of fights can be stopped right there by allowing the other person to communicate what they're actually saying; and 2) schedule time for it – not for fighting per se, but if there's something that is annoying you, say, "Honey, I feel upset that you spent the grocery money on items for the food pantry. I know we're both very busy now but can we sit down tonight at 8:30 and discuss it?" That gives both parties a chance to think about the issue, so it's not suddenly sprung on one party, because when it's just suddenly sprung the first instinct tends to be to react instead of to think and reflect. Anyway, those are two things that have really helped us in our marriage.
Be willing to step back and really examine our own motivations and actions, as you did. Rarely is anyone all right or allwrong.
Oh wow, this resonates! I'm the saver, he's the spender who grew up without money. He's so generous with THINGS but sometimes finds it strange when I donate cash.


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Welcome to Maine's Sebago Lake Region and Loons Landing Vacation Home Rentals, where we truly have something to offer everyone.
Our ten towns, bordering one of the state's most beautiful lakes, form a vibrant region where visitors and residents alike enjoy an abundance of natural resources -- the unspoiled beauty of lakes and streams, the peace and tranquility of forests and mountaintops, and the charm of historic villages and one-of-a-kind landmarks.
The Indian name Sebago (Sa-bay-go) means "great stretch of water." At 8 miles wide and 10 miles long, Maine's second largest lake is a great and diverse resource. Rivers that flow into Sebago Lake provide a 43-mile length of continuous waterway for all kinds of water sports and recreation. In summer, the famous paddle-wheel steamboat Songo River Queen plies Sebago and Long Lake in Naples, for all who come to the Lakes region.
On the north shore of the lake is Sebago Lake State Park, a popular destination featuring a sandy beach, woodland walking trails, picnic areas, a playground, concessions, restrooms and boat launching.
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We are proud of all our region has to offer and hope you will enjoy your time with us. Whether you are a resident, business owner, first time or seasoned visitor or looking to relocate here, we welcome you with open arms. Plan to visit our region soon, and you will want to come back again and again, as Sebago Lakes Region is "Fun For All Seasons".


Visionary iGaming have added Blackjack HD to their games offering.
Quite honestly it's about time. They have arguably the best live blackjack around but the presentation of the interface has remained old school when you compare it to the other live casino software providers who've had HD options for a while.
You can see in the two images below what I mean. The top one is the old style and the lower one is the newer Blackjack HD.
With the Blackjack HD there are some new options for the game.
Surrender first two cards if dealer does not have Blackjack.
Split Aces receive one card only.
Tipping the dealer bets will increase for doubles and splits.
Maximum 3 seats per player.
Of the options above the Surrender, double on a split are the most interesting as they are generally not available anywhere else. The Tip bet for the dealer is also unique and follows what would normally happen in a land based casino.
Other features include when you hit one of the side bets notification comes up on the screen and the dealer will point them out. Again, this is something that is missing at other providers.
You can play this new version of Blackjack HD at Fairway Casino and Celtic Casino .


Varsity League pool A winners Blak Blad will take on Championship side Catholic Monk in Saturday's semis at Egerton Wasps as both sides seek to way to the final.
Blad have Kenya 7s scrum-half Brian Wahinya back on the bench after Africa 7s where he won silver.
Fly-half Lionel Ajelit starts his third match of the campaign having recorded a 59% kicking rate from 10 conversions in 17 attempts.
Motto Williams will coach the squad to The Nest and says "semis is a crucial stage in any competition, my boys are already vast with the Monks scare, every point will count in this game. We've prepared well for the match."
Joining Wahinya on the bench is Brian Kadenge, Mash Mutai, Kenneth Obenyo, Robinson Chevai, Doughlas Sifuna, Kenneth Obenyo, Hezron Seru and Collins Obure.
"I am happy about the perfect run thus far, but this Knock out is usually a different hurdle all together. No room for errors as I know that the opponents have prepared well as well. "
"Inclusion of Brian Wahinya; one of the best 9's in the country, to the team will add value as he is experienced and reads the game very fast, creates a good link between the two units perfectly and his power and agility prowess makes him outstanding. Am confident about the 23 solders even though the match is not going to be a mere walk in the park," added Williams.
With Johnstone Olindi not available as he is named to play for Homeboyz in Floodies, Monks have fly-half Samuel Otieno available while Api Jospeh starts at fullback. On-form Geoffrey Okwach starts at outside centre while Otieno Peter will be the second midfielder.
Monks scored the most tries in the pool matches having grounded 12 teams, two more than Blad and one better than Machine.
This match will kick off at 2pm immediately after the first semifinal between Egerton Wasps and Mean Machine.


In American history most often told, the vitality of Black activism has been obscured in favor of celebrating white-lead movements. In the 19th century, an enormous network of African American activists created a series of state and national political meetings known as the Colored Conventions Movement.
The Colored Conventions Project (CCP) is a Black digital humanities initiative dedicated to identifying, collecting, and curating all of the documents produced by the Colored Conventions Movement.
In this episode, two of the CCP's cofounders and co-directors, Jim Casey and Gabrielle Foreman are joined by Project Fellow Denise Burgher to discuss how the Project mirrors the energy and collective commitments of the Conventions themselves, how to see data as a form of protest, and creating an a set of organizational principles.
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Below is a transcript of Museum Archipelago episode 57. Museum Archipelago is produced for the ear and the only the audio of the episode is canonical. For more information on the people and ideas in the episode, refer to the links above.
JIM CASEY: "The Conventions Movement was not just a single thing, where there was one issue that they were really dedicated to solving or figuring out. Conventions were held in at least 35 states. And keep in mind that this was the 19 century, so there weren't 50 states even back then. That we really think there is a way, through this history, to rethink everything that begins far long before the Civil War and leads up into the 20th century.
GABRIELLE FOREMAN And JIM CASEY are two co-founders and two co-directors of the Colored Conventions Project, a Black digital humanities initiative focused on researching and teaching the Colored Conventions Movement.
GABRIELLE FOREMAN: "Hi, my name is GABRIELLE FOREMAN, and I teach at the University of Delaware, and I am one of the cofounders of the Colored Conventions Project, and the founding faculty director of that project.
JIM CASEY: "Hello, I'm JIM CASEY. I'm a researcher at the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton University, and I am also one of the cofounders of the Colored Conventions Project, and also one of the co-directors.
The Colored Conventions project or (CCP) is dedicated to identifying, collecting, and curating all of the documents produced by the Colored Conventions movement, which started in 1830 and lasted until the 1890s. The project is much bigger than just Forman or Casey, and it includes graduate fellow DENISE BURGHER.
DENISE BURGHER: Hello, my name is DENISE BURGHER, and I am a team member of the Colored Convention Project housed at the University of Delaware. The significance of this collection is that none of these documents have been collected in the same place. It is a scattered archive, and so not even when the Conventions were going on were the proceedings and the minutes and the calls and the memorials all in one place for anyone to actually look at and see. So this is actually the first time that this archive will be collected. It allows us to see not only the issues that were facing African Americans but in particular, how to make more complex how we think the African American community and the civic, social, political activity that were taken up, not just in the United States, but across the diaspora.
By studying the organizing principles of the Colored Conventions Movement, the Project reveals how data can be a form of protest.
GABRIELLE FOREMAN: "And the conventions themselves have a longer life and a longer reach because the proceedings often appear in Black newspapers and in the antislavery press. But if you look for coverage of these conventions, then you understand this structural and strategized reach to make sure we get beyond the people who were actually in the meeting rooms themselves. That's one of the things that the project has made central. To think not just about the podium. And not just about the podium and the pews, but to think through the ways in which Black infrastructure was built around Black convention organizing.
JIM CASEY: So I'll give you and example. In the California convention, we have this very small, quickly growing group. And they get together for conventions a couple of times in the 1850s on into the 1860s, and what they do is they ask everyone to ask around, to do what effectively amounts to a census. And they want to gather information about who the population is that is being left out of the official records, that's being left out of the government reports. We have all kinds of things happening in California where folks are being denied the right to testify in a court of law for example, where you're not physically able to account for yourself. And so the Conventions compile all of these statistics, and they track everything that they can, with the idea that they're providing a set of useful information for the writers in their ranks, but also the local politicians to know that the community is not just a couple of people living out in gold rush country, but stretches across a lot of territory and a lot of people. And then when they go to publish it, and this is an important part: is that they prepare some reports that go out to the people of the United States or the people of Canada, they mean the broad general public. And then, in many of the conventions, prepare more reports that are addressed to the People of Color in the state or in the country. And oftentimes, they are putting out the same message or the same set of ideas, but really gearing and prioritizing different kinds of arguments in different places. And so, when thinking about the conventions as a place to learn about recording keeping, it's full of so many of these great examples of folks who were thinking in multiple directions at the same time.
As Forman explains, principles like these reflect the wholeness of Black communities and is an example of one of the ways that the project intentionally, and in practice, continues the principles of the Colored Convention Movement itself: to respect, not just collect.
GABRIELLE FOREMAN: "Whenever possible, we try to intervene in the ways in which Black people are represented in academic language, in academic spaces, in ways that do honor the ways in which the delegates and the conventions were intervening about the ways in which Black people were represented in the larger press, in the Law, and in the exclusionary politics that try to erase them.
Big data sets call things items. Black people show up on ledgers as items. We have a whole history of being turned into objects, and objects and items are the nomenclature in libraries and in museums in ways that we talk about things that we curate. So we want to in all moments testify and witness to the humanity and the narratives of named people whose histories have been disremembered, and who can be turned to datasets in ways that are extraordinarily comfortable considering the history of objectification and ownership that is the legacy of Black people's existence in these United States over the last 400 years.
And as BURGHER points out, part of the Project's purpose is to change the overall narrative of the most-often told version of Black American history in the 19th century.
The Colored Convention Project's is also studying the social network of the convention goers: when you list out who attended which conference, you begin to see patterns, not only of prolific delegates, but also the infrastructure around the conventions. The project has even organized records like reviews of boarding houses the conference-goers stayed in.
Another key principle of the Project is a commitment to resurrecting women's centrality to the movement, records of which might not be as widely published.
GABRIELLE FOREMAN: "It took a great deal of energy to host these conventions. Those Conventions had hundreds and hundreds of people attending and that those people were men and woman and that women were responsible for the boarding houses and the feeding and the housing of the delegates and that so many conversations and political strategy sessions we know also happened in those informal places. So the Project has been committed to resurrecting women's centrality in the history that they have been erased from or anonymized in in terms of the records themselves, but we know they were central in the actual historical moment. And we have strategies and protocols to make sure as we resurrect that history, that women are included in the history that they help to create.
CASEY makes the point that the original convention-goers were really good at getting lots of people involved in the movement, and this presents yet another opportunity for the Project to mirror the Movement.
JIM CASEY: "We know that if we do just enough to help get folks up and running and participating in different kinds of ways, then we can really expand the numbers of who can participate and preserve in creating access to this history. To that idea, we've created this annual holiday to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass. And what we do every year is we get birthday cakes and we sing happy birthday and we get together with groups and we give out organizing kits to help folks at other locations and schools organize their own events. Together, all in one afternoon, we log online and we transcribe documents together with the idea that we are both celebrating something and we're inviting folks to participate in building parts of the history that we're talking about.
Douglass Day wasn't created by the Colored Conventions Project, but is another example of resurrecting something that already existed before. The Read-A-Thons take place on Frederick Douglass's chosen birthday, February 14, and in 2019 will be held at University of Delaware Morris Library and the African American Museum of Philadelphia. They will be live-streamed over the internet.
I think the best way to describe the Colored Convention Project is as an open research framework with a very strong set of principles. It's remarkable for me to see organizing tools that I think of as modern, or at least native to the internet, have their roots in this understudied movement of 19th century Black activism. It's also interesting to think how other projects and institutions can contribute and follow some of the same organizational principles.
GABRIELLE FOREMAN: "There is a place for storytelling in the midst of all this data and in fact, that's what tends to connect with people, and in fact, that's something that's shared between museum and digital spaces. Some of the very questions about accessibility, and participation that museums are attempting to grapple with finally at this stage, we're also engaging as a project that creates digital content and digital stories about this incredible group of delegates and participates and hosts who made this movement possible.
You can learn more about the Colored Conventions Project by visiting coloredconventions.org.


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On Monday 1st April 2019, Anna Kennedy OBE was invited to Amadeus IT Groups Autism Awareness Day by Lesley Taylor People and Culture Advisor. Day one was staff experiencing The Autism Reality Experience. Tomorrow a presentation by a world known Human Rights Lawyer.
The Autism Reality Experience is suitable for everyone including families and professionals. It is has been developed to give people an experience of the sensory processing difficulties faced by people on the autism spectrum.
Since Amadeus was founded in 1987, the company has grown to become one of the world's top 15 software companies. They have operators in 195 markets, with a global community of more than 16,000 people of more than 140 different nationalities.
Much of what the company does is behind the scenes, but is mission-critical work with widespread impact. Flight search algorithms, systems that board over 4 million passengers a day, resource management tools for the world's busiest airports…Amadeus are shaping the future of travel.
At Amadeus, they recognise that their culture, identity and sense of inclusion is shaped by their staff. In UK offices they have 38 different nationalities working collaboratively to inspire innovation, excellence and a shared sense of purpose.
Within this community the staff are passionate about diversity and inclusion initiatives and with this being World Autism Awareness Week have taken the opportunity to set up a range of activities that employees can participate in to raise awareness and acceptance of autism as well as support and educate.


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Nic on the Storytree
He says that he thinks that food with pesticides is way better than bio food. Why I ask. He says that we have studied the effects of pesticides, insecticides and a whole bunch of other -icides on the human body for decades and it's been thoroughly researched. For a minute, I can't fathom what my new roommate has told me. I look at my other roommate and he is also trying not to laugh or smirk.
We tell him that people have been eating bio foods for millenia without any ill effects. We don't know exactly how pesticides affect us and it's ludicrous to believe otherwise. Sure out diets have changed, but the tomato in your backyard is probably healthier than a mass produced product from Chile or Brazil.
He says that bio food will mutate us. Pesticide treated food won't.
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Jobless Belgian Flower on the Storytree
I got fired from my job, she says. Why I ask. Well, I kind of took off for spring break to Mexico to visit my dad, but I didn't really tell my boss when this would happen. I had written this in on the wrong form and my boss wasn't happy. I got fired. That's sucks, I say. I've been trying to get a new job, but it hasn't been easy. I gave my CV to a bunch of places. One creepy guy was really interested. Later, he phoned me to tell me that I could work there. I didn't have a job and I needed the cash, but I told him that I didn't need it. He was just too creepy. I got a bad vibe off him.
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PomPoko and the Big Surprise on the Storytree
It's been two weeks that PomPoko hasn't really been himself. He's a little more quiet. This week, he didn't do his homework. He apologized, he says that due to personal reasons, he couldn't complete it. Well, I say, at least you did the first part. Yeah, he says, I've barely been sleeping.
Later he tells me that he's getting divorced. He's been married for 14 years and last week, things just broke down. Now I remember, I think. Last week, he was talking with someone on the phone with a hushed voice. It must have been his wife. It must have been because of this.
He says that it's hard. I know, I say. She just told you that she was leaving, I ask. No, he says, I told her that it was not going to work out. Why? She doesn't want kids. I do. I've recently become an uncle, and I really want to be a dad too. My wife doesn't really want to have any kids. She might at a certain point in the future, but I can't wait for that. I want kids soon, he says.
A realtor is coming by tomorrow to sell the house. That fast? I ask. Yes, he says, it's over and I need to move on. I was pretty astounded about this. PomPoko's wife is a lawyer. They have a comfortable life. PomPoko decided that kids are more important than leaving a comfortable life. He wants kids.
I know it's not going to be easy, he says, but I have decided to go ahead and we've started separating our things. That was pretty fast I say. I know…
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PomPoko and Nephews on the Storytree
I'm going to be an uncle for the very first time, he exlaims. PomPoko is exhuberant. He just came back from the hospital. PomPoko's sister-in-law just had a little PomPoko of her own. He's still at the hospital, I'm really happy. We congratulate him. PomPoko seems thrilled and he seems to really enjoy the fact that he'll be an uncle from now on.
Half an hour later, he gets a call. This is unusual. He steps out and has to take it. Little PomPoko is in the ICU. He had trouble breathing. I'm worried, he says, but I'm sure that he's going to do well.
The week after, PomPoko says that Little PomPoko is doing well. He's out of the hospital and things are great. Great for my brother, PomPoko thinks, but not for me. When will I have a littel PomPoko of my own?
Author rangePosted on April 1, 2009 Categories storytree, writingTags family, nephews, pompoko, storytree, writing1 Comment on PomPoko and Nephews on the Storytree
PomPoko on the Storytree
I never cook he says. You never cook, PomPoko? No, I always eat out with my wife. We spend about $400 a week on restaurants he says. I spend about $300 a month on food. I didn't say that. Then again, when I was fatter and working in finance, I used to spend a lot of money on restaurants as well. I worked out of my car and didn't eat very healthy. Home cooked meals are so much better than restaurant.
I've bought a new slow cooker, but I haven't used it yet he says. I've never got enough ingredients to cook food. For example, I was going to make some pancakes, but I don't have any milk or flour. I have to buy them. The eggs are no longer good, so I have to get them too. In the end, it's just easier to go to a restaurant and pay them for pancakes.
That's crazy PomPoko, eating at home is so much better and cheaper. You should take a class with your wife and try to make it fun. I'm sure you'd like it I say. Later he confides that he used to cook when he was younger, but over the last 15 years he's lost the habit. His wife is a lawyer and he's an engineer. He's got a maid coming in to clean up their house. Things are going well.
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Gourde and Sisters on the Storytree
-I started running again.
-That's great, I play soccer. During the winter, I play with the boys, during the summer I play with the girls.
Do you have a sister she says. I do. What does she do she asks. I tell her that my sister is a physiotherapist. She moved back to Quebec after having spent some time working at a hospital in Three Rivers. Really, my sister also spent some time there and she just came back as well she says. My sister is also a physiotherapist. My sister went to Evergreen high school, in the international program I say. My sister went there too! Those are some strange coincidences.
A few classes later, Gourde tells me that her sister doesn't remember my sister. It had taken a few weeks for me to see my sister again. She had recently moved to James Bay to work at a hospital there for a few months. She'd be easy to remember, she's a brownie, like me, I say. The fact of the matter was that in Quebec City, Caucasians are still the norm. Especially if you went back a few years. I was one of the two visible minority students at my private secondary school. Two out of 1200.
Gourde is interesting, she's got a quick wit and mind. I always have fun with her.
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-So, what do you think?
-About what?
-About skinny jeans on guys.
-Like Nat's jeans? (pointing at Alex's girlfriend Nat, who's wearing skinny jeans)
-Yes but on a guy. I watched Star Académie last night and this douche was wearing canary yellow skinny jeans with a red top. I guess he tried to own them, but it didn't really work out.
-I don't think they work for me.
Caro, Rose and me
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'Feel Like A Pre-Pandemic Travel Season': Millions Of Americans Expected To Be On The Move For The Holidays
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Last year millions of Americans canceled holiday travel plans during the pandemic, but that is changing this year.
Whether by plane, train or automobile, AAA predicts 109 million people will travel during the holidays – 28 million more than last year.
"This holiday travel season is going to feel like a pre-pandemic travel season," says Andy Gross with AAA. He says airline travel is expected to see a 184% increase over last year. "There will be lines at the airport, so our advice is get there early."
Sean Willis is flying for the holidays. He and his family are leaving town early and making up for lost time. Last year they didn't travel because of the pandemic.
He says he's well aware the trip comes as COVID cases are rising.
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"Of course, there is a little bit of concern here and there," Willis says. "Everybody is masked up, vaccinated up, so outside of that I think we are comfortable."
Along with longer lines vacationers can also expect higher prices this year. AAA says ticket prices during Christmas week are 5% higher than last year. Rates at mid-range hotels are up 36%, and rental cars are costing 20% more.
"Everything is just going to be a little more expensive, this year," Gross says. "The one area where prices have been sliding recently is gasoline."
The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has dropped 9 cents in the past month. Drivers may be getting a break at the pump but there is expected to be plenty of traffic.
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AAA predicts 100 million Americans will hit the road for the holidays.


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Three Australian businesses will receive grants to commercialise new products, processes and services, helping to create more local business opportunities and Australian jobs.
The grants from the Coalition Government's Incubator Support initiative, worth a total of $867,000, will help incubator programs deliver services to assist Australian businesses to achieve commercial success in overseas markets.
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews announced a $500,000 grant to create a tech hub in Wagga Wagga; a $247,000 grant for a co-working space that connects entrepreneurs in Western Australia; and $120,000 for a partnership to launch an incubator program on the Sunshine Coast.
"The three projects will receive funding to help local businesses work together, access world-class research and business expertise," Minister Andrews said.
The grant for tech hub Bridge Hub in Wagga Wagga will help Riverina agriculture and food businesses identify, test and commercialise new ideas to create business opportunities and jobs.
The Bridge Hub will also provide a global platform for Australian start-ups, through its close partnerships with Israeli researchers.
Western Australian-based Spacecubed Ventures will use its $247,000 grant to run two programs for 160 start-ups and entrepreneurs in Perth, Port Hedland, Geraldton and Bunbury.
The third successful project for a partnership between Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute will receive a $120,000 grant to establish an incubator program for 10 start-ups in the health, well-being and med-tech sectors.
These grants will add to previous funding awarded to both Spacecubed Ventures and the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast under the initiative's expert-in-residence stream, which allowed them to bring in experts to deliver services directly to Australian entrepreneurs.
The $23 million Incubator Support initiative is part of the Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme. The supported incubators in turn assist start-ups to develop their skills and connections locally and globally, increasing the chances of successful commercialisation.
Incubators are organisations geared toward speeding up the growth and success of start-ups and early stage companies.