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The Press, Mike Crean. 15 November 2014.
He may be New Zealand's greatest living painter. Many people say he is. But Grahame Sydney claims his work is disdained by the nobs of the art world. Public and critical acclaim means little against what Sydney calls art's "elite curatorial and institutional set". The Central Otago painter is a fulltime professional, renowned by critics for his intricate craftsmanship and revered by masses who stare at his work and mutter in awe that "he has got it exactly right".Crowds flock to his exhibitions. Canny collectors pay big money for his originals. He was appointed an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for services to art. He is vastly popular but regrets "a stigma in popularity".
"My work is not in the leading public galleries," he says [correction: all of New Zealand's major galleries and museums hold his work including the National Museum Te Papa, Auckland Art Gallery, Christchurch Art Gallery and Dunedin Public Art Gallery].
Curators and managers have "moved on from the likes of me into a more contemporary, conceptual realm. I am a representative of the 'painting-is-dead' school, to the academic avant-garde. [It is] a game without rules on a field without boundaries [where] craft and skill have been left behind".
Sydney never attended art school but he notes the positive side to that. He learned to work in isolation.
He has seen promising painters emerge from their academies only to stumble for the lack of stimulus they were accustomed to in crowded classrooms.
His triumphs are many. National tours have set records for attendance. Ninety-thousand viewers filed through Porirua's Pataka Gallery in three months for an exhibition of his landscapes. His enigmatic portrait of his first wife, Rozzie at Pisa, was headed only by Rita Angus' Cass in a Listener magazine survey to find New Zealand's favourite painting.
He would have reason to sound bitter but Sydney remains a man of charm. He exudes urbanity even as he revels in rusticality, in his home at the foot of the Dunstan Mountains. The world outside his window is "a daily cinema" and he has the best seat in the house.
Changing scenes on the broad screen of his living room window entrance him: the fleeting characters of lights and shadows, hues and shades, hawks and clouds and vapour trails, from dawn's frost sparkle to dusk's star twinkle.
The view pans from the Dunstans, across rumpled Mount St Bathans, and along the flattened top of the Hawkdun Range. It is "a natural theatre", he says.
But this theatre-goer's inner urge drives him to his gallery to take up his brushes. Self-imposed solitary confinement is part of his drive for perfection. He is a professional, consummate and proud of it.
Sydney fans may have no idea where Cambrian Valley is but feel they know the scene intimately. Central Otago features in many of his works. His paintings have pierced a million hearts with a realisation of man's insignificance in the grandeur of the natural world.
Writer Vincent O'Sullivan terms it: "this shiver of our brief occupancy", and said: "how brilliantly Sydney presents it to us".
We gaze with reverence through the window. Then Milo the dog stiffens, bristles and whimpers.
"He's seen a rabbit in the garden," Sydney explains. He opens the door and Milo bolts.
His wife, Fiona, brings coffee. "Thanks, Sweetheart," he says. An aura of mutual devotion surrounds the couple.
"Bye, Anton," he calls, as old friend Anton Oliver slips out on an errand. The former All Black captain is staying for a few days on a brief return to New Zealand.
This is the real Sydney, at home and at ease. But not for long. In two hours he must flee. There is a plane to catch, a book to launch. His new book is a collection of 40 years of paintings, from 1974 to 2014, with an autobiographical essay and a commentary by O'Sullivan.
But for now, Sydney has time to talk. He speaks of his feeling for Central Otago.
"It's a simple sense of belonging," he says.
"It feels that this is where I should be. It is felt most strongly when I am not here – the notion of it calling to you – a feeling of dislocation. My feeling for it is immense." He laments changes in the region, the loss of features that contributed to its distinctiveness.
It is "becoming homogenised" as environmental and social factors alter the landscape and the seasons.
"I pine for what Central Otago used to be. You knew when you arrived in Central. It lingers like a knot in the stomach."
He and poet Brian Turner have become recognisable faces for a crusade against adaptation of the environment. To them, dams and wind turbines are the spoilers of landscapes. His arguments have garnered considerable following and kindled reactionary fire among developers and economic pragmatists.
Sydney and Turner have much in common. Similar in age though not knowing each other as they grew up in Dunedin, both moved "up-Central", to a land they had learned to love in their youth, a region fabled in their minds for its history and the hardships deposited on it by a unique geography.
Both were prominent in sport – Sydney in swimming and lifesaving, Turner in hockey. Both chose isolation, separated by the raggedy range. Both love the outdoors and cycle regularly.
Sydney's talent showed from a young age. He could draw. He was drawn to paint. The youngest child of a well-off family enjoyed the unstinting support of his parents.
He was mentored and inspired by Dunedin's notable artists, including Ralph Hotere and Michael Smither. He studied the history of art. He took painting lessons, he experimented, he hung around artists and watched and listened, he bought books and read about painting. Most of all, he painted.
After winning Otago swimming titles three years in a row, he gave up competitive swimming so he could spend more time painting. And playing guitar. And roaming around Central Otago on family holidays.
He tells the story of tramping beside the Arrow River with a friend and finding a large rock overhang. The boys hatched a plan. They scuttled back to Arrowtown and bought a can of house paint and a brush. Back up the river they went and painted bogus Maori cave art on the stone wall, planning to break their "discovery" to an eager news media.
The media took no notice. It was, perhaps, a forerunner of rejection for Sydney's art.
After graduating in English and geography from Otago University, he taught at Cromwell District High School.
In a rented a farm cottage he spent evenings and early mornings painting. He quit teaching over a senseless bureaucratic decision and headed overseas to extend his art education. From the other side of the world, the call of Central Otago rang even louder. Back home he dived into painting fulltime with just enough faith in his ability to succeed.
His travels had brought him an appreciation of Dutch master Vermeer whose work demonstrated that everyday actions, such as pouring milk from a jug, can be elevated to art.
Desolate images of Andrew Wyeth and the surrealism of Salvador Dali exerted their influences on him. He discovered a medium he had not previously known, egg tempera.
No one in New Zealand was using it so Sydney had to import it, with instructional books, then work out what to do with it. Subtleties of light and translucence that people most notice in his clouds, skies, reflections and skin tones, so difficult to achieve with oils or water colours, seemed to sing in egg tempera.
Sydney married Ros in 1978 and they had two children. He was obsessed by triathlon then. He looks back with dismay at his selfishness, leaving Ros to raise the children while he trained. He ran from Arrowtown to Macetown and back before breakfast each day, then cycled 40 kilometres and finished his daily workout paddling a kayak around Lake Hayes.
"Obsession", "stoicism" and "competitiveness" pepper his description of the triathlon years. He says they reflect his attitude to art as well. In both endeavours: "I could never cruise".
Obsession with triathlon brought him respectable placings in two Coast-to-Coast races but cost him in family terms. Obsession with art spawned success that brought him a new start, in a new house up Cambrian Valley.
We move through the snow-chilled air of early November to the studio, a separate building behind the house. Paintings in various stages of progression hang from walls and roof beams. A self-portrait peers at him, as through a mirror. A painting that to me looks complete will take a couple more months, he says.
He takes a seat at his crowded desk and launches a soliloquy.
"I get a huge sense of personal pleasure. It's a good feeling that I am leaving behind beautiful things, contributing objects of beauty to the culture. I like the idea my life is being charted by the things I make, that they are enjoyed by some people and add to the value of life for some. This may be a fantasy of my own but it is a driving force.
"I can do it better than I can do anything else. And I am still getting stronger. I now produce fewer (paintings) but I think about them more and they matter more. I want them to matter more, to make it more worthwhile for the people who support me. I have never been able to be careless or take for granted the people who support me but I do not think about them when painting. It is important to be fair and reasonable but there is a compulsive aspect [to painting]."
He dislikes commissions and has done only four.
Being called a realist painter bugs him. Realism is for the camera, he says. He studies a scene and alters it to suit his impression. If a power pole stands in a painting, it does not mean a power pole stood there in reality.
His works range from studies of dead birds hanging from their feet to surreal religious iconography. He resents being dubbed a landscape painter.
"I am more than that and I want to be known for more. I have been influenced always by more than scenery. I have always loved the great traditions of painting through the centuries: figures, portraits, still life. It is a little disappointing that landscapes garner the most attention," he says.
"I want to bring something to show I am different, a different personality, to add something to a scene that is crammed."
Sydney enjoys the encouraging friendship of fellow painters and the chance to mentor promising talents. He dismisses the slap-dash amateur who churns out paintings of pretty scenes and chucks one in when it isn't going well.
"I always start a painting optimistically. Something always goes wrong. Excitement is replaced by struggle. I find a way to fix it. I have learned how to salvage things. That is the difference between a professional and an amateur. A professional knows how to finish. You never give up."
At 66, Sydney still feels painting "is what I am here to do". So why publish a book that looks like an-end-of-life story?
"It occurred to me that it was my 40-year milestone. I did not want to wait until I was dead, so I would do it now while I could have some input," he says.
He has done previous books and they had greater impact than exhibitions.
"There is an authority attached to books. I wanted another book."
This boxed volume is massive, containing more than 200 of Sydney's works, beautifully reproduced. Most importantly, it does not mark the end of his painting.
Grahame Sydney – Paintings 1974 to 2014, Craig Potton Publishing, $99.99 (de-luxe edition $150).


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Victoria is another one of our Class of 2018 Senior Reps! We were so excited to shoot with her and her family, mostly because we already knew how much fun they were. We photographed her older brother Chris last year in the same location. We always encourage our high school seniors to bring siblings, friends, or Mom on their sessions. Victoria's senior session was a little different because we also were having a family session with her family at the beginning!
She got to have Mom, Dad, and Chris cracking jokes and making her smile while she posed for her solo shots later on in the shoot. We met the Cataldo family at Boston Common and started with some group shots on the benches to get everyone relaxed. There were lots of laughter and inside jokes being thrown around between the two siblings, which of course made Mom and Dad laugh too.
As we made our way out of the park, and into Back Bay, we stopped to use some of the city's' unique architecture as our backdrop; the mall, the brownstones, the wrought-iron fences.
As the shoot turned into Victoria's senior shoot, we started to focus more on Victoria's passion - dance. We are convinced that one day we will see her as the prima ballerina in one of the world's most prestigious dance companies.
Boy does she have skill and drive! We don't normally show our clients photos during the shoot, but for Victoria, it was important to see her form and how it photographed. And the results are stunning!
We ended the shoot on the Charles right as the sun was about to touch the water. People passing by were convinced we were shooting a movie or advertisement, and that Victoria was a celebrity. We can see how they thought so!

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Buying gifts for the lady in your life can be difficult sometimes. I know that Kevin has issues with that lately. In the recent years I've really tried to cut back on the "stuff" in our home in addition to that the stuff I do add I have gotten pickier about. Is it something interesting? Is it something I can use? Is it something unique? Plus I know I'm somewhat the type to just go out and get the item if I really want it and it's not to pricey.
Yup this can make it quite a task to find a gift that would be good I realize. That's why I love UncommonGoods.
If you're not familiar with UncommonGoods their mission is this …Mission section of their website.
Now that you've checked out all the awesome things they stand for and what a great company UncommonGoods is, it's time to check out the goods!! They've made gift giving a little simpler too, with sharing a bunch of different ideas for the ladies in your life. I thought I would make it easy for Kevin and pick from a couple of the different collections. Why direct them to the right company only to have them get the wrong gift?!
Starting off I wanted to give him some ideas for An Uncommon Anniversary. I know I know we're planning on our big trip for our anniversary but that doesn't mean I don't want him to get me a nice little gift too! Alright so maybe I'm already thinking of an anniversary gift for next year ... either way I picked a few that stood out to me and would make for an Uncommon Anniversary gift. For me I think personalizing something makes a wonderful anniversary gift.
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It takes knowledge to plan and build.
Somewhere near midnight on November 30 the last person taking the Trails Training Survey was counted. It turned out that 755 people actually went through the whole thing and hit the "Submit" button. This wasn't the shortest or the easiest survey, by a long shot. So we would like to thank trails people all over the country for sticking with it and giving us the benefit of their experience.
Just that fact shows there is indeed considerable interest in training for trail skills. But there are a lot of things we hope to learn, such as the kinds of people or organizations most interested in training. And what is most important? We provided a long list of specific topics and asked people to rate the need for these different kinds of skills. We also asked about best ways to deliver training, how people have learned trail skills, and priorities for the National Trails Training Partnership. Finally, we asked about 20 people from trail groups, States, and agencies some questions by phone on more specific issues and ideas for training.
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After five years without a solo release, the media's favourite entertainment scapegoat is back with more gut-churning insight. Following fellow D12 member Proof's death, Eminem admitted to falling into an even deeper anti-depressant-fuelled spiral, and Relapse's lyrical content shows it. By Insane, the album's third track, he has taken you to hell and back.
If you're able to tolerate the graphic descriptions of rape, incest, drug abuse, dismemberment and felching (Google it), the reward is an incredible amount of introspection, and top-shelf production by Dr. Dre throughout adds to the replayability factor.
The haunting piano loop on 3 A.M. sets the stage for everything from the dynamic clash of Southern guitar and organ stabs on the fantastic Déjà Vu to the Middle East-informed Bagpipes From Baghdad. Relapse's only problem is Em's occasional tendency to cross the line between brutal self-awareness and cheesy shock rap.
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text: MissHaberdasher 10 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 Hey everyone, I recently got a job as a barista at a Barnes and Noble Cafe. We serve Starbucks products (I call us a pretend Starbucks... same thing, really). This has fed my addiction to coffee, but unfortunately, I've been glutened. I have a few theories as to what it is, please let me know what your thoughts are! 1. I may have missed hidden glutens in the different syrups - caramel color has never put me off before, but I've never had it on an almost daily basis before. 2. Perhaps I'm developing an intolerance to soy? 3. Maybe, when I do the dishes, some gluten from pastries and dairy products splash back to my face and/or vaporize and end up in my body? We have a high-powered sprayer jet...thing... and no matter what I do it ALWAYS ends up splashing my face. 4. I read somewhere that gluten intolerant folks will actually react to coffee itself. Thoughts? (http://drclark.typepad.com/dr_david_clark/2011/09/coffee-and-gluten-sensitivity-surprising-news.html) 5. I handle all of the pastries and bake all of the products - even though I use gloves, could this be problematic? I'm not NORMALLY highly sensitive to gluten - meaning, if I scrub a pan that has held normal pasta really REALLY WELL, I'll walk away feeling only slightly off, almost to a point where I don't notice it. Or, I can risk eating products with caramel color because I can't tell the difference... This might have changed, I don't know. I'm eliminating all soy products and all flavored syrups with caramel color for the next two weeks to find out if that's the cause. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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This is how Ernest Hemingway's Nobel Prize for Literature acceptance speech begins:
"Having no facility for speech-making and no command of oratory nor any domination of rhetoric, I wish to thank the administrators of the generosity of Alfred Nobel for this Prize."
and how it ends:
"I have spoken too long for a writer. A writer should write what he has to say and not speak it. Again I thank you."
I cling to anything anyone (especially Hemingway) says that helps explain my inability to speak my mind. I am only able to write what I mean, not speak it. Trying to argue with someone is like bashing my way through the woods. I need to picture my words, but can't when they're not written. I like to think this shortcoming makes me a writer.
I'm drawn to inspiring stories where people with real handicaps have used the written word to express themselves.
The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby (Le Scaphandre et Le Papillon)
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Bhí beárbaiciú na scoile ar siúl De Máirt 27 Meitheamh.
The School barbecue took place on Tuesday 27 June.
There was great excitement throughout the school where the only difficult question to answer in school that day was …Would you like a burger, chicken burger or hotdog?
All of the pupils had a great time.
Míle buíochas to all of the parents who helped cook and provide for all of the pupils throughout the day. Everyone appreciated all of the hardwork on the day.
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Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan builds a mystery in Starlight Theatre performance
Sarah McLachlan bungled the opening chords of her signature song at Starlight Theatre on Thursday. She gracefully laughed off the mistake and began a rendition of her 1997 hit "Building a Mystery" anew.
The miscue was one of the only moments of the concert that was less than pristine.
For more than two hours (not including a 20-minute intermission), McLachlan provided a gleaming survey of her career for an audience of more than 2,500.
"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy," the Canadian singer-songwriter's third album, made her a star in the United States in 1994. After organizing the Lilith Fair tours to showcase the work of underappreciated female musicians, McLachlan became a paragon of the international folk-rock community.
McLachlan blends new age sensitivity with sultry love songs, a unique sensibility she corroborated by revealing that a candle and bras were among her purchases during a shopping trip to the Country Club Plaza.
Whether she was sharing adages such as "every single one of us has a light within us" or making self-deprecating jokes about her tendency to write "broken-hearted love songs," McLachlan's engaging commentary provided insights into her creative process. She dedicated a song to her late father and another to her two daughters.
The motivational "In Your Shoes" and the elegantly Beatles-esque "Adia" were the most compelling selections in the pleasant opening set. The onset of darkness and a seeming boost in volume allowed McLachlan and her four-piece band to gain traction during the second set.
A tasteful arrangement of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy"'s "Hold On" was superior to the original recording. A solo reading of "Angel" featuring McLachlan's piano work was lovely while the audience sing-along on "Ice Cream" resembled a massive choir of altos and sopranos.
McLachlan suggested that her voice was ragged, but her powerful singing indicated otherwise. Her tricky yodel-like vocal maneuvers during an emotive version of "Sweet Surrender" were particularly impressive.
McLachlan fielded written questions from the audience and invited two sets of contest winners to sit on the stage. In addition to sharing her affection for the Plaza, these interactions caused McLachlan to address topics ranging from her weakness for Starburst candy to her admiration of the young Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai.
She also recalled consoling herself by listening to Genesis' "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" album after being bullied as a teenager.
No one bullied McLachlan at Starlight Theatre. Instead, many members of the audience reacted to her presence with the ardor of zealots. Their shouts of devotion were entirely merited.


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Two sides clash in the solutions to be implemented to develop the virtual currency
Victim of its success, the bitcoin is facing a crisis of growth, which doubles as a crisis of governance. For professionals and activists of anonymous currency, the continued increase in the money supply and the number of transactions is rather good news – evidence that the cryptocurrency settles in the global financial landscape. In March 2016, 15.5 million bitcoins in circulation were worth more than $ 6 billion.
However, in its current configuration, the bitcoin network will soon saturate, which may cause congestion and service degradation.
For all players, the solution is obvious: we must introduce technical innovations that enable the network to handle more traffic. But how? On the approach to be taken, opinions differ. In recent months, has emerged two opposing camps, clashing openly.
Supporters of a quick and easy solution want to increase the size of "blocks", these files contain transactions, in addition to the "blockchain" (block chain), the single directory of all transactions. Today, the maximum block size is 1 megabyte (MB), which can represent up to 3000 transactions. In theory, it is sufficient to pass the block size to 2MB, to solve the problem, at least temporarily.
Recently, proponents of this "easy method" have established an informal group called Bitcoin Classic. It brings particular historical developers of Bitcoin and thirty commercial companies: "minor", which integrate new transactions to "blockchain" by solving mathematical equations and earn bitcoins for each new block and portfolio managers , exchange sites, technical service providers, etc.
Major economic challenges
Opposite, another group, composed largely of the coders from the original team Bitcoin Core ( "core"), advocates a more gradual approach and more "elegant". According to them, instead of increasing the size of the blocks, it is better to decrease the size of each transaction.
Core are not opposed in principle to increasing the size of the blocks, but they first want to perform the necessary tests to ensure that this change will not cause any unexpected disruptions. They fear in particular that it affects the flow of traffic: in this case, large providers with broadband connections would be an advantage over their smaller less equipped competitors.
In addition, to sustainably increase network capacity, the Core wish to create "sidechains", the "side chains" attached to the "blockchain" original, which would manage the micro-transactions. In this two-layer system, "blockchain" original serve mainly to make large transactions and clearing operations. For their part, the Classic prefer to maintain the system of "blockchain" unique. The disagreement is complete.
The fight is bitter because the technical debate cache economic issues. Eric Larchevêque, director of the security company and Ledger House official Bitcoin in Paris, which is in favor of Core, summarizes his vision: "The purpose of the bitcoin is to provide an egalitarian, decentralized monetary system peer-to-peer, which makes it very resistant to attacks and attempts at censorship by authoritarian governments – for example, at the moment, Russia. Core remained faithful to this original ideal. – The activists of free software and crypto-anarchist "
However, according to him, the Classic have other priorities: "There are among them businessmen who want to transform the bitcoin in an unmarked and centralized payment system – as if to compete with Visa."
Supporters of Classic counter that their solution will safeguard free competition. A historical Developer Bitcoin, Gavin Andresen says on his blog that if we let the network reach the point of saturation, it will cause a movement of concentration: "We'll see appear highly centralized agreements between the exchange offices, miners and merchants, or even a fusion of minors and transactions creators."
Breaking the deadlock
Similarly, Brian Armstrong, head of the Coinbase portfolio management company, with a hundred employees, accuses the Core to be unrealistic purists "They want perfect solutions rather than correct solutions. And if there is no perfect solution, they prefer inaction, even if this puts the bitcoin in danger. "
In addition, according to him, the solution of reducing the size of transactions is very complex, and its implementation will take too long to prevent network saturation. Very offensive, he even consider creating a new team of coders to replace the Core.
Despite several conciliation meetings, the Classic and Core have not managed to agree. Eric Larchevêque notes that the bitcoin community lacks effective decision-making mechanisms: "We have no system of majority voting or conflict resolution process. The informal consensus rule is paralyzing. "
To break the stalemate, each side has taken action unilaterally. In February, the Classic has released software that increases the block size to 2MB If adopted by 75% of stakeholders, it will impose de facto as the new standard, and will switch network.
In turn, in April, the Core will publish their own program, which will reduce the size of each transaction. Moreover, some members of the Core work to Canadian society Blockstream, technology leader of "sidechain". Blockstream just passed a levy of $ 55 million of funds (53.5 million), which allowed the French group Axa to enter the capital.
Faced with this unprecedented conflict, Eric Larchevêque is worried: "One of the two camps will perhaps win quickly, but we can also imagine a scenario where each system would be adopted by 50% of the players. It would be chaos, breaking the network into two subsets, with uncontrollable consequences."


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As the temperature rises during the summer months, so does the demand for electricity. Because of this, we're offering customers in Maryland 2 Ways to Save energy and money this summer.
Peak Energy Savings Credit
The Peak Energy Savings Credit (PESC) lets you earn a credit off your bill when you reduce your electricity use on specially designated Peak Savings Days, when demand for electricity is at its highest. You will receive a credit of $1.25 off your bill for every kilowatt hour (kWh) you reduce your energy below your baseline.
Saving energy on Peak Savings Days can be as simple as turning off lights, waiting to run your clothes dryer until later or setting the temperature on your thermostat a few degrees higher. If you have a central air conditioner, you can also participate in Energy Wise Rewards to automatically reduce the energy use and receive guaranteed credits off your bill.
Here's how it works:
- No enrollment is needed. When a Peak Savings Day is announced, you'll automatically receive a phone call the night before giving you the hours for reducing your energy use. You can also choose to be notified by text or email and set your personal notification preferences on My Account. You can decide if you want to reduce your energy use on a particular Peak Savings Day.
- Reduce your energy use below your baseline on Peak Savings Days to earn a credit off your bill. The less energy you use on Peak Savings Days, the more money you can save.
- View your credit on your next bill and online through My Account at pepco.com/myaccount.
Energy Wise Rewards
The voluntary Energy Wise Rewards program from Pepco makes it easy to automatically reduce your central air conditioner energy use during Peak Energy Savings Days. By signing up for Energy Wise Rewards, you will receive your choice of a web-programmable thermostat or an outdoor switch, provided and installed at no charge, and a one-time installation credit of $40-80, depending on the cycling level you choose. Then, during summer months (June through October) you will receive up to $80 in Annual Reward Credits off your bill.
During the specified time period on Peak Savings Days, we'll automatically cycle off and on your central air conditioner or heat pump to help manage energy use. Your fan continues to circulate already cooled air through the home.
Here's how it works:
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- Select your cycling level – 50%, 75% or 100%. Most people start with 50% cycling, meaning that the A/C compressor will run half the time it did during the prior hour.
- Choose your device – the web-programmable thermostat or outdoor switch and receive a one-time installation Credit of $40-$80 off your bill.
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This is an intensive full-time program for 18 months for those who have completed their undergraduate degree, and have zero to 2 years working experience.
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Classes run five days a week, from 08:30 am to 04:15 pm.
Curriculum (Total Credit: 49):
Matriculation: Statistics for Business, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Accounting
Trimester 1: Economics for Business, Managerial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing Management
Trimester 2: Operations Management, Strategic Management, Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Resource Management
Trimester 3 (Finance): Advance Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Managing Innovation, Business Research
Trimester 3 (Marketing): Strategic Marketing, Brand Strategy, Managing Innovation, Business Research
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This is a 22-month part-time program for those who have completed their undergraduate degree, with minimum 2 years working experience.
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The program is held three days a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (or Tuesday and Thursday for elective courses) from 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm.
Curriculum (Total Credit: 42):
Matriculation: Business Decision Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Accounting for Manager
Trimester 1: Economics for Business, Corporate Finance, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management
Trimester 2: Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
Trimester 3: Operations Management, Managing Innovation, Business Research
Trimester 4: Business Simulation, Elective 1, Elective 2
Trimester 5: Elective 3, Negotiation in Business (workshop), Business Plan
MM Strategic Management
Envisioning Your Future Business
MM Strategic Management is designed for senior executives who are seeking challenges to improve business world and to generate business innovation by developing strong networks.
This is a 22-month part-time program for those who are undergraduate degree holders with more than 5 years working experience and holding senior managerial positions in at least 2 different areas of responsibility.
MM Strategic Management (MMSM) offers a comprehensive program (5 terms) that encourages you to solve complex problems and to sharpen up your business acumen. Based on your future strategic priority, you can choose one learning option between these two tracks in Term-3:
Track 1 - Strategic Innovation
The courses of study are focused on business innovation through cross-industry learning, aiming to solve complex challenges and develop strategic opportunities
Track 2 - Global Business Management
The courses of study are focused on doing global business through real-world projects, aiming to solve global business challenges and seize global business opportunities
Both tracks are held three days a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm.
Curriculum (Total Credit: 42):
Matriculation: Accounting for Executives, Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility, Negotiation in Business
Trimester 1: Economic Perspectives on Global Market, Strategic Decision Making, Organizational Behaviour - Global Perspectives
Trimester 2: Corporate Finance Strategy, Operations Strategy, Business Research
For Strategic Innovation Track
Trimester 3: Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing Management, Managing Innovation
Trimester 4: Managing Business Growth, Elective 1, Elective 2
Trimester 5: Business Law and Regulations, Business Plan
For Global Business Management Track
Trimester 3: Strategic Management - Global Project (GP), International Marketing Management (GP), Managing Innovation (GP)
Trimester 4: International Comparative Management, Elective 1, Elective 2
Trimester 5: Global Supply Chain Management, Business Plan - Global Project
MM New Ventures Innovation
Hacking High Growth Paths
New Ventures Innovation (NVI) is a Magister Manajemen program dedicated to those who aspire to build startups–new ventures envisioned to grow rapidly and change the business landscape. NVI is a learning community designed for Undergraduate (S1) degree holders with a mindset towards visioning businesses that bring far-reaching impact on people.
NVI is composed of six learning blocks which collectively build a rigorous program. New Venture Project is the nucleus of the program which provides the path to attaining the entrepreneurial goals. To accomplish the projects, NVI equips the students with cutting edge knowledge, practical and analytical skills, and entrepreneurial attitude from various types of learning modules: Foundation, Core and Electives, Workshops and Personal Entrepreneurial-Leadership Development.
Apart from the learning modules, students are facilitated to engage in an entrepreneurial ecosystem, the InnovationHub. This engagement enables the students to acquire access to the extensive business networks.


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IBPS PO Prelims 2016 Exam conducts in total 4 slots [ 9 am, 11.30 am, 2 pm, 4.30 pm ].
Below is the Second Shift Detailed Analysis along with sectional and overall expected cut off.
Day 4 – 2nd Shift Analysis ( 27th October) :
English Language (Moderate- Difficult)
Reading Comprehension – 7 Questions (difficult)
Cloze Test – 8 Questions
Spotting Errors – 10 Questions (easy)
Parajumbles – 5 Questions
No Antonyms and Synonyms was asked.
Cloze Test asked in 2nd shift :
Why should one care about these demographic changes, and why should the overused label "crisis" be attached to such slow-moving developments? The aging of China's population represents a crisis because its arrival is imminent and inevitable, because its ramifications are huge and long-lasting, and because its effects will be hard to reverse.
Political legitimacy in China over the past three decades has been built around fast economic growth, which in turn has relied on a cheap and willing young labor force. An aging labor force will compel changes in this economic model and may make political rule more difficult. An aging population will force national reallocations of resources and priorities, as more funds flow to health care and pensions.
Indeed, increased spending obligations created by the aging of the population will not only shift resources away from investment and production; they will also test the government's ability to meet rising demands for benefits and services. In combination, a declining labor supply and increased public and private spending obligations will result in an economic growth model and a society that have not been seen in China before. Japan's economic stagnation, closely related to the aging of its population, serves as a ready reference.
Quantitative Aptitude (Level –Moderate)
Number Series – 5 Questions (moderate)
Approximation – 5 Questions
Data Interpretation (2 Sets) – 10 Questions [ Line Graph and Tabular DI Calculative]
Quadratic Equation – 5 Questions
Miscellaneous Questions – 10 Questions
Number Series Asked in 2nd Shift :
7,9,12,22,37, ?
Reasoning Ability (Easy to Moderate)
Syllogism – 5 Questions
Inequality – 5 Questions
Sitting Arrangement (Circular) All people facing the center with some parameters– 5 Questions
Linear Arrangement 8 person (North South) – 5 Questions
Puzzle – 3 Questions (Thicker Thinner comparison)
Puzzle – 5 Question ( Floor based )
Blood Relation – 3 Questions
Direction Questions – 3 Questions
Expected Sectional Cut off for IBPS PO Prelims 2016 :
Quantitative Aptitude : 9-10
Reasoning : 11-12
English : 6-7
Overall Expected Cut off for General : 39-42
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Stash Challenge
Made this card for a Stash Challenge at Flying Unicorn. Also, using this for irls Just Wanna Have Fun Blog Hop at Frosted Designs.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Happy Easter
An Easter layout. I made the flowers and also made the butterflies. They are from felt and then I added material on top, with a little paint added for some color.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Having some fun
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Funny Glasses
Some layouts for challenge at Flying Unicorn
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Get out of jail
Friday, June 7, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Had fun with some older photos
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That Friday Blog Hop {43}
Hey hey hey, it's that time again. Another Friday almost here and that means time to link up with That Friday Blog Hop. Of course, as always, I never have rules. Just link up. That's all that matters anyway and find some other people to follow.
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Living as we do on land at the edge of wilderness, has infused a much closer relationship to the rhythms of the year and subtleties of each individual season. This year, for example, our landscape donned the growth of spring a full month earlier. An important early harvest is the wild nettles that grow in a patch along the creek that runs through our property. Nettle kraut is a standard favorite and it is easy to stick to what I know we love. This year I knew it was time to do something different. On a bright morning Christopher and I headed to the creek with snips, a basket, each wearing long sleeves and good gloves.
I find harvesting nettles thrilling (maybe we've lived out here too long); on this day there was extra excitement. As we walked through the thicket of young cedars we happened upon two freshly killed wild turkeys; one was half-eaten, the other was still warm. It was the middle of the day and we wondered what predator we might have scared off—likely a coyote. However, we do live in cougar country and when we got to the nettle bed there was a trampled down area that looked as if something of significant size had been bedded down there. There was an unmistakable odor of cat and suddenly the nettle patch seemed much less benign. As I cut nettles, Christopher surveyed the trees towering over us for a large kitty. I doubt there was a cougar anywhere near, but once our minds imagined there might be, the activity became extreme foraging.
I decided to make a pure nettle ferment and a kimchi-style ferment (and a nettle kraut just in case). We were pleased with the results of both new ferments.
Nettle Kimchi
Yield: About 1 pint
Nettle kimchi is delicious in the magic pungency that is created by the combination of garlic, ginger and chiles, and yet the nettles hold their own. This recipe requires a little advanced thinking as the nettles are soaked overnight. Nettles grow in the early spring. If you are gardener and have a patch of garlic greens add them to the mixture. And remember to use your glove working with the nettles; they still can sting after sitting at room temperature in salt water for 10 hours.
About ½ pound of nettles, the first 2 – 3 rows of leaves still attached to stems
Soaking brine
½ cup salt
2 quarts unchlorinated water
Kimchi mixture
4 green onions, sliced crosswise in ½ inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, ground or minced
3–4 cloves garlic
1–2 tablespoons chile flakes or gochugaru powder
Note: As always, adjust the spiciness to your palate. Also the gochugaru is not as hot at the chile flakes and may require more for desired heat.
In a crock or a large bowl, combine the brine ingredients and stir to dissolve. Rinse the nettles in cold water then immerse in the brine solution. Use a plate as a weight to keep the veggies submerged. Set aside, at room temperature for 6–8 hours.
Using a colander set over a large bowl, drain the nettles reserving the liquid. Combine the ingredients of the kimchi mixture, blending thoroughly. Set aside. The nettles will clump together. Take this whole clump and roll it up to cut crosswise into 1 – 2 inch pieces and put it in a large bowl. Massage in the kimchi mixture.
Follow the instructions for the type of fermentation vessel you are using. If using the simple jar method select a mason jar with a tight fitting lid that is sized appropriately to the amount of mash. Place the mash inside the jar leaving about an inch of airspace. Add reserved brine as needed to make sure the ferment is juicy and veggies stay submerged. Tighten lid. Set aside, somewhere nearby and out of direct sunlight, in cool spot, for 10 – 14 days.
Check daily to make sure there aren't CO2 bubbles developing and that the vegetables are submerged; simply press down as needed. If using a plain jar, burp once a day or more often if you see pressure under the lid. Using a utensil, test the kimchi on day 10. You will know it is ready when the flavors have mingled and the pungency is pleasantly fused with acidic tones. The red color will have gotten deeper while the green of the nettle leaf turns a translucent brown khaki green color.
You can let this sit another week in the refrigerator with the lid on to allow the flavors to continue to develop. This will store in the refrigerator for 8 – 12 months.


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Cast your vote by logging in to AnthroGateway, click on the "My Information" page, and then click on the "Vote Now!" button. The deadline to vote is May 31st at 5pm ET.
This month we'll take a look at the candidates.
Featured today are the candidates for the Committee on World Anthropologies Undesignated Seat #8: Theodore Bestor and Sandra Lopez Varela.
Committee member objectives are to identify significant issues that are shared among anthropologists from different nations, to develop clear objectives for drawing US and international anthropologists together in ways that benefit anthropology globally, and to engage a diversity of international voices and perspectives and involve both academic and applied anthropologists in this endeavor.
Click here to learn more about the Committee on World Anthropologies.
Theodore Bestor
Throughout my career I have worked to expand close ties and collaborations among North American anthropologists and communities of anthropologists in East Asia. I was the founding president of the Society for East Asian Anthropology, and recently the President of the Association for Asian Studies. My goals are to promote greater degrees of communication and mutual interaction among scholars in diverse parts of the world and to encourage ways in which the AAA can facilitate ties to other anthropological organizations and academic communities.
Sandra Lopez Varela
In holding the archaeology chair at the Executive Board of the AAA, I have further the association's efforts to expand a dialogue with our sister organizations to protect human rights and people's heritage in these violent times around the world. This is not the first time in my professional career, that I have been given the responsibility to represent the values and interests of our academic community, without the frontiers of our geopolitical borders. Knowing and living the challenges that threshold and stronger economies face in today's world has given me the opportunity to demonstrate to governments and institutions around the world, the benefits of increasing their financial support to research and education in the social sciences. In this context, we have worked ethically together to unite our worlds of knowledge for the benefit of our disciplines and society in general. Through these international dialogues, I have enhanced to those unfamiliar with the reach of anthropology that creating sustainable and responsible social models requires of its many approaches. It will be a great honor if I could have the opportunity to serve the CWA.
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Training & Continuing EducationQ: How do I find out what new classes are being offered?
A: Our online training schedule is always current and shows the latest course offerings. If you do not have internet access, please call 802-660-4988 and we will fax or mail you a schedule. Q: If the course sign-up deadline is today, can I sign up now and pay you later without having to pay the $20 late fee?
A: Yes. To avoid the late fee we just need to have confirmation that you are coming by the deadline. If your payment is delayed, we will waive the late fee as long as you signed up by phone or fax before the deadline. Note that you must also cancel by the deadline to avoid being charged for the course. Q: When is the sign-up deadline for a course?
A: The deadline is two business days before the course date. Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: Not yet. We hope to offer this in the near future. Q: I don't know if I can make this class, but it's close by. Can I just show up?
A: Please don't walk into a class and expect us to have space for you! While this is occasionally possible, you should at least call the administrative office at 800-556-3792 to ensure that we have space available. It is difficult for the trainers to plan properly without a decent head count. We appreciate everyone's cooperation on this one. Q: What's a TCH?
A: Training Contact Hours. Each state requires that you obtain a certain number of TCHs during a specific period to maintain your operator certification. Operators of TNC systems (Transient Non-Community Systems, such as campgrounds or hotels) may or may not need to be certified depending on the state. All of our courses provide valid TCHs in Vermont. Q: My license expires next week and I still need TCHs. What do I do?
A: We can help point you towards scheduled classes, but there is a limit to how many TCHs you can earn in a few days. Please do not allow yourself to end up in this situation! While it is true that our field staff can award a small number of TCHs while teaching operators onsite, this is only appropriate in very specific circumstances and we cannot award TCHs to a large number of operators just before a state deadline or issue a large number of TCHs to any one operator in a short span of time. (We are evaluating online training methods and may be able to offer this option in the future to those who are facing a deadline.) Q: Do you offer online training?
A: VRWA is partnering with SunCoast Learning Systems to provide online based training courses. The courses offered through this program are approved for water and wastewater training contact hours by the VT DEC Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Program and the Wastewater Management Program. See course titles, hours, and cost information at this link, https://www.suncoastlearning.com/courses/vt/vt.html. VRWA is excited to offer this type of training to supplement our classroom based training. Back to Top
Source Water ProtectionQ: I have no control over some possible sources of contamination near my source. Can you help?
A: Yes, we work with you to address contamination sources that are not within your system's control. See our source water protection page for more information. Q: Why is so much emphasis being placed on source water protection when my source isn't being threatened?
A: Preventing water contamination is far, far easier than having to replace or clean up a contaminated source. Not only is it less stressful for all involved, it is undeniably cheaper. Source water protection planning can also provide an opportunity for communities to think about future growth and adapt their zoning to protect open space and their water supply. VRWA can help with this process. Back to Top
EmergenciesQ: What type of emergencies do you handle?
A: We often respond to water main breaks, positive hits for coliform bacteria, security breaches, and other system emergencies. Call 800-556-3792 for assistance. Q: Do you have an emergency pager number?
A: No. While our response times are fast, they are not instantaneous. The state primacy agencies do maintain on-call assistance at all hours: call VT WSD at 802-741-5311. If you are unable to reach someone in an emergency, please leave a voicemail either at the field office of the person you are trying to reach or at our administrative office at 800-556-3792. We will return your call ASAP. Back to Top


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March was a busy month!
I had a birthday, an anniversary and cooked at two home shows!
We had a ton of fun and are looking forward to April!
Mark your calendar!
We will be doing a cooking demonstration at AllSouth Appliances in Birmingham!
Bring your appetite! I will be feeding you a full dinner.
We will be making lots of great Mexican dishes to get you ready for Cinco de Mayo!
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The most popular recipe for March was this Doritos Taco Salad.
Have you tried it yet? You can't beat Doritos for dinner!
We can't get enough of these 10-Cup Cookies!
The recipe makes a ton.
I froze some of the dough so we can bake a few whenever we "need" a cookie.
My favorite Instagram photo from March was this selfie Jack took of us. It cracks me up!
I've been Pinning a lot of great recipes on Pinterest! Here are some of my favorites:
Make sure to follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration!
The pre-orders are April 10th and they are released on April 24th.
Chicken Legs is definitely getting one. He wants the Black Apple Sport Watch.
I am still debating on whether to get one. I might check out his watch before deciding.
Don't forget to "Yum" your favorite recipes and save them in your recipe box!
Use this bar on the lefthand side of the blog.
This toolbar allows you to share recipes and save them to Yummly.com
Many of you were asking for a new way to save recipes to a recipe box like ZipList.
Yummly is a great alternative. Sign up for an account and Yum away.
You can also add a Yum button to your browser toolbar and Yum on all your favorite sites.
The toolbar shows up on each individual post. It doesn't show up on the home page.
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More voice work for Richard Armitage. Oh, I can barely wait for this:
Consider it done, my friend, consider it done.
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*happy dance* :D
I'm so excited….not a big Shakespeare fan…but to just listen to his voice….wow :)
That is great and could he also please do some more audio and do all the books for Bernard Cornwell 's Saxons series. He did Lords of the North but wouldn't it be great to have him on all of them?
As Shakespeare wrote, I'm waiting "with bated breath" for this one! I'm quite an audio fan already but this will put me over the top! *So* excited at this piece of news! I just know he'll be fantastic. I love the way he is described as "the incomparable Richard Armitage." :)
What a great way to educate his supporters! I have just received my copy of Vintage Proust – Swann's Way, and cannot wait to get started on it.
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Things To Do in June 2018 at the Center for Puppetry Arts
May 30, 2018 17:51
Happy June! Atlanta's schools are out, and the summer fun is officially IN! This month, our calendar is packed with things to do for both our family and adult audiences: we've got three shows, a very special workshop, new items in the museum, FREE ICE CREAM, and more! Check out what's on our calendar, and make your plans to come see us this summer!
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Things To Do in May 2018 at the Center for Puppetry Arts
April 30, 2018 14:50
April showers bring May flowers, and our calendar is blooming this spring! We have three performances (two Family Series and one New Directions Series), museum activities and events, and educational offerings for all ages. Take a look at this month's calendar and make a plan to visit us!
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Things To Do In October 2017 at the Center for Puppetry Arts
September 29, 2017 14:31
The spooky season is here, and we're feeling festive. 🎃 We are so excited welcome back our annual Halloween show, The Ghastly Dreadfuls, and kick off this season's run with our first-ever Halloween party, The Ghastly Gathering. Of course, our regular Family Series offerings and workshops are also on the schedule, so October promises to be a blast for all ages. Check it out and plan to join us this fall!
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Center for Puppetry Arts 2017-2018 Season
April 18, 2017 10:42
The 2016-17 season is winding down, and we're beginning to look ahead to next season! We have some amazing programming lined up: familiar shows, holiday favorites, fascinating panel discussions, classic films, countless educational workshops and much more. Take a look at everything we're looking forward to in the upcoming 2017-2018 season at the Center for Puppetry Arts and start making your plans to visit.
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Things To Do in March 2017 at the Center for Puppetry Arts
February 28, 2017 15:12
March is here, and that means spring is upon us! And this spring, lots of exciting events are blossoming at the Center for Puppetry Arts. If you need a cure for your winter cabin fever, get out of the house and join us this month. Here's everything we have lined up in March 2017.
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Dating back to ancient times, the Chinese are already using marijuana and considered it as a "magical herb" as an alternative medication because of its soothing and hallucinogenic properties. Though the recreational use of cannabis is still illegal in most states in the U.S., the popularity of marijuana for its medical purposes are on the rise. Currently, many states have already passed legislation in legalizing its use for medical purposes.
Different articles have already been published worldwide through the internet claiming that marijuana can cure Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS. Is this real?
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What is AIDS?
AIDS is an autoimmune disease that targets or destroys white blood cells because of a virus called Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). AIDS is a collection of symptoms or diseases that is why it is called a syndrome. The virus embedded itself in the normal white blood cells and destroys its genetic data and regenerates inside so that it could affect other white blood cells. If all healthy white blood cells are destroyed, the body is susceptible to different kinds of infection that could even cause his death.
Is There a Cure?
As of the moment, there is no direct cure for AIDS. Medications given to the patient are for the decreasing the probability of aggravation of the diseases and to prevent another infection. The treatment of AIDS such as immunodepressant and antiviral drugs are given to decrease the replication of the HIV and sometimes to treat other infections or disease caused by other factors.
Can Marijuana Cure AIDS?
There is no direct medical benefit marijuana has in curing AIDS. Based on research, it could only improve the state of the person who is infected with AIDS. This is in terms of improving the patient's appetite due to the effect of the disease which causes weight loss. In treating AIDS, treatment is always aimed to return the optimum healthy state of the person to aid the prevention of other possible complications. One step of attaining this going is increasing appetite and preventing weight loss.
How Can Marijuana Prevent Weight Loss
Marijuana or cannabis is composed of a compound called Tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabinoid that is compatible to receptors found in the nervous system and immune tissue. These receptors are called CB 1 receptor and CB 2 receptor. These receptors are found mostly in the brain, spinal cord, liver, kidneys and immune tissues. If cannabinoids trigger these receptors it induces the release of chemicals and neurotransmitters to elicit reaction to the body.
One specific reaction is the cessation of nausea which could affect one's appetite. In addition, it also improves one's appetite, thus improving one's weight. It is because in AIDS, the patient loses weight and decreases in appetite as an effect of the disease. This change in neurotransmitter negates these symptoms and improving one's appetite, which is very beneficial to the patient.
Recent studies show, but are not yet finalized and proven, that marijuana could directly have a big impact on treating AIDS. Based on scientific research and animal studies, these cannabinoids and its effect on the receptors, specifically CB2, improves one's immune system. It is said that it helps in the regeneration and production of new and healthy white blood cells with was affected with AIDS. Continued studies and research are still ongoing to have a substantial proof of this claim.


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Dear Friend,
Maybe you're already in danger. Every day people in our area lose their homes because a catastrophic illness hits their family, and they can't afford to pay the nursing home. If your spouse or loved one suffers a stroke, develops dementia, or is simply unsafe alone at home, you could lose everything to the cost of long term care. I see many people come through the door who are spending their life savings, and who will get no help from the State until they have spent almost everything.
You may not believe this, but if you're single… widowed… divorced, our government does not help you pay for long-term care until you are BROKE! And if you're a married couple, you may have to spend half of your assets or more before you qualify for assistance. If you do nothing, you may have to sell your home to pay for the medical bills that keep coming… and coming… and coming…
You don't want to be out of money and out of quality health care options for your loved one. The truth is, you can be impoverished by long term care law and expenses long before "they" will throw you a Medicaid life preserver.
As you know, a life preserver has a great big hole in it. A nursing home resident on Medicaid cannot have assets of more than a couple thousand dollars, and is usually limited to a "personal needs allowance" of about a dollar or two a day. How are you supposed to get by with a dollar or two a day? That won't even pay for a hair appointment!
Unfortunately, in 2005, the Medicaid laws got a lot tougher. Government officials now audit FIVE YEARS of your financial paperwork, trying to find any detail they can to deny (or delay) access to the benefits that may be rightfully yours.
You would not ask the Internal Revenue Service to prepare your tax return, would you? They know all the hidden long term care law deductions – but they're not about to tell you about them! This is where I come in – I'm an elder law attorney. It's my job to know all of the Medicaid rules and regulations in both federal and state law. I protect my clients from being excessively impoverished.
- The little mistake that could leave you ineligible for months – or even years
- What you can do to save money – EVEN IF your loved one is already in a nursing home!
- How to legally and safely hire a family member to provide personal care at home
- Why "giving it all to the kids" is one of the BEST or WORST things you can do… and how to know the difference
- Discover the biggest mistakes most people make when a loved one enters a nursing home – and how you can avoid them
- How to provide for a disabled son, daughter or grandchild without creating a Medicaid penalty
- How you may be able to get 24-hour skilled nursing care if you need it, and still pass a legacy on to your children or grandchildren
- And much more…!
The rules of Medicaid are nearly impossible for the layperson to understand. In fact, most likely, your family attorney will say things like, "It's too late to do anything!" – or just shrug his shoulders and offer you the same old will and power of attorney that he prepares for his healthy clients. We know more solutions. We help people like you deal with the mind-boggling, complex maze of Medicaid paperwork and the frustration that accompanies it. We know where the landmines are placed along the Elder Care Journey ©.
Best wishes to you and your family,
John J. Peck
Attorney at Law
Long Term Care Law


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Turn a house into a home.
Add your signature touch.
Create a personality for your space.
Get a little bit quirky & upcycle.
Old tattered books? Don't throw them away.
Wrap them with some raffia or twine.
Pair them with some fresh flowers and set them on your coffee table as a centre piece.
Take your treasures that don't fit into your photo album and place them in a large jar!
Drizzle paint inside your old vases to colour your home.
Place gift wrapping or wallpaper inside an old painted frame to create a quirky tray for all your wonderful things.
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We begin our Cenacle of Prayer on Tuesday evening, April 17 at 6:00 PM in Church and are continuing every Tuesday evening.
Everyone is invited to attend and spend some time with Our Mother.
"Cenacle" is a word for the upper room where Jesus' Apostles gathered together In prayer with His Mother Mary and the Holy Spirit powerfully descended upon them. It was during this original Pentecost that the Catholic Church was born. Two thousand years later, Our Lady renews the call to gather together with her in a Cenacle of Prayer In anticipation of the Holy Spirit.
On May 8 1972 while praying At the Chapel of the Apparitions At Fatima, the Mother of God impressed upon Father Stefano Gobbi her desire that he start the Marian Movement of Priests. Father Gobbi was born on March 22 1930 in Dongo Como Italy. He was a member of the Company of St. Paul, suffered a heart attack last year and was called home on June 29 2011 In Milan Italy. This Movement has spread throughout the world and continues to grow.
The Cenacle must include a certain format:
1) Invocation to the Holy Spirit
2) Recitation of the Rosary
3) Prayers for Our Holy Father
4) Reading and Meditation from Our Lady's messages
5) Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
This is the work that Our Lady is carrying out:
1) To bring the message of Fatima to its fulfillment for a spirituals renewal of the Church and all humanity
2) To form her faithful remnant
3) To conquer Satan
4) To spread the truth and to bring us to a greater unity with the Pope and the Church united to him
As a responding to the Church encouragement to new evangelization we organized in our parish The Neocatechumenal catechesis (Fall 2010 in English and spring 2012 in Polish) and as a result two communities were born.
The Neocatechumenal Way
Agnieszka e-mail: blaszka_55wp.pl
In the primitive church, when the world was pagan, those that wanted to become Christian had to begin a "catechumenate," an itinerary of formation in preparation for Baptism. Today the process of secularization had brought many people to abandon the faith and the church: because of this there is a necessity for an itinerary of Christian formation.
The Neocatechumenal Way is not a movement or an association, but an instrument in the parishes at the service of the bishop to return to faith many of those who abandoned it.
The Neocatechumenal catechesis
Agnieszka e-mail: email@example.com