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New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed two key bills to enable students of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research get their degrees and give 8 new IITs their status through an Act of Parliament.
The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2011, already passed by the Lok Sabha, seeks to set up eight new Indian Institutes of Technology in Bhubaneshwar, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Mandi, Patna and Ropar and integrate the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, within the ambit of the Act.
All these institutions shall be declared institutions of national importance as per amended Act.
The National Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2010, also passed by the Lok Sabha, declares certain institutions of technology as institutions of national importance and seeks to add five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (established in Kolkata, Pune, Mohali, Bhopal and Thiruvananthapuram) as institutions of national importance.
It also specifies the members of Board of Governors of each institute and establish a Council for all Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research.
Introducing the Bills in the Rajya Sabha, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said any fear about inclusion of BHU under the ambit of the Act was unfounded and said, "If there is any misgiving, one would be ready and revisit in the manner that members consider it appropriate."
Sibal said 20 NITs were covered under the Act and with amendments not being passed, students were waiting to get their degrees.
"Children are waiting and crying for their degrees...One year has passed since they have passed out," Sibal said and pointed out that they were yet to receive their degrees.
"We should not be held responsible for the delay in degrees to students, who have worked hard and are waiting for this," he said.
He said the government has included almost all recommendations of the Standing Committee in this regard.
"Today in the 21st century, we must move towards setting up centres of excellence...Until we do that, I don`t think we can compete with the world...The new PhDs in India are still abysmally low," he said, adding, "We must move away from government support."
Sibal said, "I have freed strings attached with funding of institutions and made them more autonomous...The inclusive agenda of UPA government is showing tremendous results."
BJP members opposed upgrading Banaras Hindu University`s (BHU) Institute of technology into IIT saying it will dilute its status among student community.
Chandan Mitra (BJP) said, "No attempt should be made to submerge the IT department of BHU. We are happy that you are upgrading other eight new institutes. The BHU is a different issue...The culture and heritage must be maintained," he said.
Mitra objected to the clause in the bill that gives special status to vice-chancellor of BHU of being chairperson of the IIT Board of Governors for three years.
Karan Singh (Cong) and chancellor of BHU said, "My humble request to BJP is that we must pass this bill. Otherwise we will be disappointing students who have not taken their degrees for last two years" and are awaiting upgradation of the institute.
Seeking reservation on the IIT Board, Narendra Kumar Kashyap (BSP) asked if the government has any scheme to provide representation to SCs, STs and minorities.
KN Balagopal (CPI-M) said, "Merely including names of institutes in the Act will not serve the purpose. The government has to spend on higher education."
NK Singh (JD-U) mentioned about vacant posts in IITs and government spending on higher education.
Vasanthi Stanley (DMK) said, "It is unfortunate that students have passed out but have not yet taken their degrees. The Bills were passed in Lok Sabha last year, but it is yet to see the light of the day."


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Windsor police bust marijuana grow-op
Click here for The Star's Interactive Graphic showing pot busts across the city.
Windsor police are urging citizens to be vigilant after busting up a residential marijuana grow operation.
At 1 p.m. Thursday, officers with the drugs and guns unit executed a search warrant at 702 Rankin Ave.
They found a hydroponic marijuana grow-op in the basement. A total of 619 pot plants — ranging in height from three to five feet — were seized. Police said the plants are worth about $619,000.
Officers also found equipment consistent with a marijuana grow-op. Police said the house is a rental property, and it appears no one was living there.
A 35-year-old Windsor man faces a number of charges, including unlawfully producing a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Police are asking everyone to make themselves aware of suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods. Signs that a house is being used as a grow-op can include covered windows, no garbage bags at the curb on collection day, and a lack of evidence that anyone lives there.
If you suspect a house is being used as a marijuana grow-op, you can contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700, or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477).

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TheSpaceVta Kundalini Yoga Donation Based Yoga Class
The "Yoga is Awareness" balances the 7 energy vortices of our bodies known as chakras. This yoga will recalibrate the endocrine, nervous, and digestive systems to name a few. Encompassing asanas (poses), mantras (chanting), mudras (hand positions), pranayama (breathing techniques), and sound healing during savasana (relaxation), this powerful and ancient technology is certainly special and worth practicing. This form of yoga is the fastest working and most transformational. Hope to see you in class, Sat Nam! (Truth and Identity)
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Deg Sita Kaur (Rachel SantaOlalla) has been practicing various forms of yoga for 10 years. She has been practicing Kundalini for 2 years and can attest to how transformative it is. With a background and environmental design, she is a creator of space both physically and energetically. As a long time athlete and avid volleyball player she enjoys focusing on intuition and synchronizing with flow. Being a natural born teacher she enjoys coaching volleyball and teaching Kundalini yoga. You will feel that her class is welcoming, and fun! She's excited to teach.
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| "Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem."
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Passive Acoustic Research at NEFSC
Marine mammals and many fishes are highly adapted for producing and perceiving sound in the ocean. In an environment where vision is limited, hearing has become one of the most important senses. These animals rely on sound for many purposes, such as navigating, maintaining social interactions, establishing dominance, attracting mates, avoiding predators, and finding food.
The Passive Acoustic Research group at NEFSC is interested in understanding the sounds these animals make, on a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Ultimately, we seek to evaluate the impacts of various human-produced sounds on acoustically sensitive marine mammals, to aid in management, education and conservation efforts.
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London: Tauris, 2012. First printing. Traditional Egyptian folktales have a flavor and vivacity that until now has proved impossible to render in translation. Here, Elizabeth Wickett presents a translation into English of five rich and vivid tales from Upper Egypt that accurately captures the drama, wit, and vitality of Egyptian..... More


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Clifford E. Kashtan, MD, ASTOR Executive Director. Dr. Kashtan is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School.Learn more...
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Alport Syndrome Foundation Board of Directors, Clifford E. Kashtan, Martin Gregory, MD, University of Utah, Bradley Warady, MD, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineLearn more...
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Brings together physicians and researchers knowledgeable in the study and treatment of Alport syndrome.Learn more...
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Welcome to ASTOR
The University of Minnesota's Department of Pediatrics has created the Alport Syndrome Treatments and Outcomes Registry (ASTOR). ASTOR's primary purpose is to enroll families and patients with a history of Alport syndrome in a central registry. The information we gather will be used as a basis for studies designed to test potential treatments for Alport syndrome. ASTOR also aims to provide patients, families and physicians with the most up-to-date information about Alport syndrome.
You can help doctors learn more about Alport syndrome and test possible treatments for the disease by enrolling in ASTOR. Since Alport syndrome is a rare disease it is essential for ASTOR to enroll as many patients as possible. Together, you and others facing the challenges of Alport syndrome can provide valuable information that will help doctors better understand the disease and in turn, help patients with Alport syndrome now and in the future.
We welcome your comments, suggestions and greatly appreciate your support!
Cardinal Trial
Alport syndrome patients are eligible to volunteer for this study if they are between the ages of 12-60 years, have a confirmed diagnosis of Alport syndrome, and meet the study eligibility requirements including estimated GFR between 30 and 90 mL/min/1.73 m2.
The study includes a screening period of up to 24 weeks and study visits for up to 104 weeks. Patients will receive the study drug (bardoxolone methyl or placebo) for 104 weeks. Patients that complete 104 weeks of treatment may be asked to participate in an open-label extension study where everyone receives bardoxolone methyl.
Visits will require coming to the study doctor's clinic at the University of Minnesota or other eligible site and some visits will be conducted over the phone. Travel and lodging assistance is available.
If you are interested in learning more, please visit the following website to find a study clinic near you: http://cardinalclinicaltrial.com.
HERA Study
The HERA study is a clinical trial researching an investigational drug for people with Alport syndrome. The investigational drug is targeted at small genetic building blocks that are important in regulating genes' activity. Researchers are studying whether the investigational drug could help preserve kidney function in patients with Alport syndrome.
If you decide to take part in the HERA study, you will need to visit the study center a number of times over 58–106 weeks (approximately 1–2 years). Travel and lodging assistance is available, as well as in-home visits, or visits at a location more convenient to you (such as work). For the first part of the study, you will receive the investigational drug or placebo as an injection every other week for 48 weeks (about 11 months). It will be randomly decided whether you receive the investigational drug or the placebo.
You might be able to take part in the HERA study if you:
- are male
- are 18–60 years of age (this may be lowered to 12 years of age in the future)
- have not received a kidney transplant
- are not undergoing dialysis.
For more information about the HERA study you can visit the website: www.alportstudy.com.
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Free Roamin' at Aroma
Workplace Smackdown--or Make that a Snackdown: Part II
Since Earth Cafe now has flat-out no wifi, I often go down to my old UWS favorite, Aroma, an Israeli based chain with imported excellent Italian Balestra brand coffee and free wifi all day long, no password or "access pass" to boot. The 72nd street branch is sleek, and modern if a little worn at the heels. Comfy red upholstered chairs tuck into wooden communal tables downstairs. Upstairs are more comfy chairs, two couches and a few round café tables with rickety folding chairs, but the real draw in warm weather is the terrace complete with ample seating, cheery orange umbrellas and electrical outlets!
But lets talk snacks. The menu is expansive and like Earth Café even includes wine and beer. Israeli salads and the Shakshuka breakfast--sunny side up eggs floating in a Mediterranean tomato sauce with a side of tahini and pita ($9.90) are favorites, but I hew to the baked goods. One would think $1.50 is too much to pay for a miniature chocolate chip cookie or wafer thin hazelnut biscotti but they taste exquisite and don't make me feel disgusted with myself. What does make me feel indulgent is the café mocha ($4.00), coffee and milk with a large chunk of chocolate melting at the bottom. You swirl it around with your spoon and it leaves dark chocolate streaks inside the glass, which you scrape up when you've downed all your mocha.
There is, however, a just-right snack to power me through to the next page or Google search: the filo stick—a savory feta or sweet apple filling wrapped in flaky filo pastry and strewn with sesame seeds ($3.10). But there's just one thing; the communal tables are too high. Turns out I can only perch with my hands, squirrel-like, above the keyboard for about a half hour before discomfort sets in. As with limited or no wifi, table height is yet another way of keeping the growing crowd of freelancing freeloaders at bay.
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Regardless of what kind of project you are working on, choosing the right building supply company is a challenge. Trying to find reliable people and quality materials can be stressful. How do you know which companies to trust? Where do you go to find the right information? The good news is that you can filter out the amateurs by following these simple steps.
Step One: Contact your local hardware store. Chances are good that your local hardware store will have in-depth knowledge about which building supply companies in your region are the best. The owner and employees will have worked with most of the major material distributors, carpenters, and contractors in the area. If you ask them who they think will best suit your job, they will be able to point you in the right direction. Tell them what you want to do, the types of materials you think you need, and the amount of money you want to invest in your project. They can give you a short list of reliable companies. If you have more than one local hardware store, check with the others as well. It's always a good idea to get more than one opinion.
Step Two: Call the building supply companies on your short list. Ask them for references of contractors or companies with which they've worked. Ask them where they get their materials and how they select their materials. You can also search these companies online. Find out how respected they are in the community. If you search for news articles related to the company's name, you will find out whether that company has any red flags on their record.
Step Three: Contact the references the building supply companies give you. Ask them their opinion of working with the companies you are considering. If you have the chance, visit buildings or other structures created with the materials from the companies on your list.
Step Four: Make appointments with the building supply companies that really spark your interest and creativity. Sometimes, you'll know exactly what you want for a project right off the bat. Other times, you need help locating the best materials for the job. Tell the companies' representatives what your vision is and what you really want out of the project. Show them your materials budget and discuss any budget concerns you have. Remember: they want to help you. If you tell them why you want to build your project and your financial perimeters, they can help you bring your vision to life.
Your project should be a representation of your creativity and hard work. If you take the time and care to select the best companies, you will be able to find the best people and materials to help you achieve your goal, meaning that the end result will be something you can be proud of.


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First gene for child brain tumour identified
Brain tumours are the second most common type of childhood cancer. Pilocytic astrocytomas affect around 145 children each year in the UK. Lead author Professor Peter Collins, based at the University of Cambridge, said: "This is the first time a specific genetic link has been made to the majority of pilocytic astrocytomas. What has occured is that scientists have found the first genetic link to a common childhood brain tumour. This was revealed through research published in the Journal of Cancer Research." The Cambridge researchers have pinpointed a rearrangement of DNA that causes a majority of all cases of pilocytic astrocytoma - the most common brain tumour in five to 19 year-olds. It was revealed that very little is known about the causes and genetics of childhood brain tumours. However, this discovery could help in providing better leads for more acurate treatments and diagnoses of this disease with greater acuracy.
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Undoubtedly, Android is the most popular operating system and comes with a huge ecosystem of apps with about 1.5 million apps on its app store. Its hard to keep track on the apps that are essential for daily usage. Meanwhile, Apple's and Windows app store also flooded with millions of apps. However, there are few apps that are worth downloading.
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We came up with top 11 apps that are recently launched. These apps are worth downloading to make your smartphone more efficient. Have a look at the slider below.
The Xploree it the industry's first search and discovery platform that connects smartphone users to most relevant brands and services across search, messenger and other platforms without exiting the conversation app.
The app provides innovative content and deals to users, in just a single hop without quitting their ongoing app conversations. The app recognizes and predicts the users behavior and display location based services or offers right above the keyboard without the user having to navigate elsewhere. Download the app for free on Google Play Store.
Facebook Lite
Facebook unveiled an app for Android users called Facebook Lite, that uses less data and works well across all network conditions. Facebook Lite is less than 1MB so it is fast to install and quick to load. It includes Facebook's core experiences like News Feed, status updates, photos, notifications and more. Download the app on Android app store.
The popular Truecaller unveiled a new text messaging app called Truemessenger. An app that allows you to enjoy a new way of experiencing SMS on your Android smartphone. The app makes text messaging safer and automatically filters spam messages. It allows you to organize the inbox where you can put a name to a number, block or filter spam text messages seamlessly. The app is available on Google Play store.
Sony Live Screen Streaming
Sony has recently launched an app especially for mobile gamers who like to play on Sony Xperia devices and live stream their game play on various video sharing platforms including Twitch and YouTube. Sadly the app is only compatible with Sony Xperia smartphone including Sony Xperia Z3+, Z4 and Z4v smartphone and Xperia Z4 Tablet. Download the app in Google Play Store.
BitTorrentShoot makes it easy to send a big batch of photos or a large video directly from your Windows Phone to your friends. Shoot is powered by BitTorrent Sync's peer-to-peer technology, so sharing large files is never a problem. Files move directly between people without going through the cloud and your data remains completely private. You can download the app on Windows app store.
Lookup is a messaging app that connects shoppers with local businesses. Its a free and secure chat app to directly chat with local stores to get everything done with a simple text. The app provides shoppers from local grocery to rental a luxury cars. The app can be downloaded at Google Play Store
The rapidly changing indirect taxation system in India has made it essential for every businessman or professional to be conversant in the basics of the indirect taxation. With the TAXO app, the general public can get an insight into the basic fundamentals of Indirect Taxation. It also provides the basic queries of a citizen in relation to registration, rate of tax, due dates of deposit under VAT in various states and union territories, can be answered in a single click to TAXO. The application can be downloaded on Google Play Store.
Money View
The app tracks your expenses and empower users with access to easy and secure finance management solutions. It uses information from SMS sent from banks, merchants and other billers; auto tracks, monitors and analyses the incomes and spends of users. Downloaded the app at Google Play Store
Smartspends, an app that helps users stay on top of their money. Similar to the Money View app, this app also keeps track on your expenses without any manual input. By applying intelligent algorithms on the spend feed that is saved in the text inbox, the app automatically organizes all the spends into different categories like. travel, eating out, entertainment etc.
Apart from organizing expenses, the app also creates a bill calendar where all the bills are aggregated in one view and then through its smart alert system, it ensures that users never miss paying bills and hence save on late charges. Downloaded the app on Android app market.
Dressing up in the morning can take a toll on you especially while choosing what to wear, and proves the biggest hurdle that needs to be crossed. The StyleSaint app is a go to resource for all things style. StyleSaints guides you on how to pair and match your dresses like never before, and exposes you to tutorials that ensure you look your best. It comes with an amazing feature that lets you create your own digital fashion magazine with your selected images, collection of your best dresses at your fingertips. Download the app on Windows phone.
Smart Budget
Smart Budget is the simplest and easiest way to manage your finances. It clean and elegant UI helps you keep track of all of your income and expenses. The app support for recurring transactions with once-off, daily, weekdays, weekends, weekly, biweekly, four weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly intervals. The app is available for Windows phone.


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Hey ya'll! I had fun blog hopping! You guys are creating such awesomeness! If I missed your blog, please comment here and I will make sure to leave a bit of love. For now, I am back with a brand new challenge over at Sentimental Sundays. As you know we have a month long Birthday Party, this week it's again about birthday projects (with sentiments) plus a twist – Shaped or Easel card!
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We have a toilet that will not flush. We have had 3 plumbers come out and it still does not flush. One said the new toilet may have had a deformity so we replaced the new toilet. One plumber said he thinks the pipe between the house and the septic tank has colasped. We had a snake run inside and out from the roof. It seems to us it may be a venting problem since it flushed better when the wax ring was worn out and it was getting air around the bottom of the toilet. Now you have to flush it 3 or 4 times to finally get the bowl empty. The shower and the sink are all tied in to the same pipe and they have no drainage problems. Any ideas would be appreciated.
To start the diagnosis without calling in a plumber with a camera that can be sent down the line.......$$$$......I would suggest you remove the toilet from the floor and then try rapidly pouring a 5 gallon bucket of water down the pipe.
If it takes that without problem, then you likely have a venting problem since the odds of having mounted two defective toilets is remote.
If it doesn't take the all water without backing up, then you likely have some manner of obstruction in the line or a problem with your septic tank or drainfields. How long since the tank was pumped? How old are the drainfields?
Is this toilet on the ground floor, second floor or in the basement?
If the problem is not related to the septic tank being full or failed/exhausted drainfields, then you might have a collapsed line to the tank or some other manner of obstruction. This possible other obstruction could be located prior to where the shower and sink line connect up and consequently doesn't effect their drainage at all.
Or if the obstruction is actually downstream of where everything is connected, the obstruction could be large enough to significantly impede the rapid flow from the toilet and yet not complete enough to obstruct the drainage from the shower or sink since the flow from these is far less.
Thanks for the info. It is a one story house(Florida, no basement)and we fortunately have 2 other bathrooms that flush fine but are closer to the septic tank. We had a new septic tank and drain field put in when we bought the house 4 years ago. That one toilet has always been a problem. Unfortunately this problem bathroom is our guest bathroom so it is still important. I guess we will have to try the 5 gallon bucket trick and see how that goes. Any other suggestions are welcome.
Okay......now I'm just plain curious/suspicious.
Why did you install a new septic and drainfield when you bought the place? Related to this particular problem, perhaps?
The whole septic tank system was having trouble and the old concrete septic tank made on site collasped when we had it pumped out. We replaced it with a plastic tank and had a new drain field put in all at the same time.


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JPS JROTC Cadets Selected for MOWW Youth Leadership Conference
October 31, 2019 – Seven outstanding JROTC cadets traveled to the U.S. Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, to take part in a highly-selective regional youth leadership conference.
Attendance Matters: Strive for Less Than Five
October 21, 2019 – Did you know that poor school attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade?
Parent-Teacher Conference Day Moved to Monday, October 21
October 11, 2019 – All JPS schools will have Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, October 21. Report cards will be issued to parents. There will be no school for students.
MDOT Closure of I-20 in Jackson to Impact Routes for JPS Students and Employees
October 10, 2019 – Work begins Friday, October 18. JPS families and employees are encouraged to plan alternate routes in advance.
19 JPS Teachers Awarded Scholarships To Pursue National Board Certification
October 9, 2019 – The scholarships were made possible through a partnership between Mississippi Professional Educators and the Mississippi Department of Education with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Fall Announcements
Posted 11/01/2019
Tuesday, November 19 will be a Professional Development Day for teachers. Students will be dismissed on the 80% Day schedule as follows:
- Elementary, 1:55 p.m.
- Middle, 2:20 p.m.
- High, 3 p.m.
Posted 11/11/2019
All JPS schools and offices will be closed November 25–29 for the Thanksgiving Break.
High School Bell Schedule
School Event High School Opens 7:30 a.m. Homeroom Block 8–8:40 a.m. Instruction Begins 8:40 a.m. Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 4 p.m.
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The winner was Muriel Rae who only had 4 points to her name after 18 holes, thanks to 2 visits to the bunkers. Runner-up was Jean Jasper with 5 points.
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Perhaps one of the most frustrating things for me as a professional blogger with decent depth in my archives – some really good content and some (perhaps more) not so great content – is figuring out the best way to present it. Blog architecture is a challenging topic since most blogs are structured pretty much identically.
Sometimes concepts are presented that just smack of "obvious". Chris Pearson presented one such concept today. In his view, most of his readers (and I would venture most of my readers and most of Darren's readers) consume blogs via RSS and RSS is reverse chronological by its nature. By default, most blogs are also ordered reverse chronologically.
Chris instead challenges his readers to think outside the box and avoid being redundant. If RSS is already reverse-chronological, why do the same thing on the web? Why not take a more nebulous approach to blog presentations – perhaps placing the "best of" on the home page or taking a Digg approach and letting entries with more comments migrate up to the front page.
The second approach is an idea that I had but would likely work best on a niche blog as opposed to personal blogs. The idea that mostly niche readers will read niche blogs suggests that a blogger would not get unrelated "junk entries" that garner a lot of comments on the front page.
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3 May 2017 is Budhashtami Vrata (Budh Ashtami). The Ashtami tithi falls on Budhvar (Wednesday) is observed as Budhashtami.
Devotees observe fasting on Budhashtami and worship Goddess Parvati for wellbeing and prosperity.
Budhastami vrata is also performed by those who have Budha graham dosham to pacify the effect of Budha grah on their future.
Budhashtami Vrat Katha
There used to be a brahmana named Dhira whose wife was named Rambha. Dhira's son was Koushika, his daughter was Vijaya and Dhira's bull was named Dhanada. Read full story of Budhashtami here…
Panchangam, Budha Ashtami, 3 May 2017
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 05:56 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:51
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) 12:24 Chandrastama (Moonset) 25:41
Today's Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Ashtami – 19:51
Nakshatra Ashlesha – 28:29*
Yoga Ganda – 17:57
Karana Bava – 19:51
Today's Panchang
Purnimanta Month Vaisaakha
Amavasyanta Month Vaisaakha
Shaka Samvatsara: Hevilambi
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Sadharana
Rahu Kalam: 12:23 – 14:00
Gulika Kalam: 10:47 – 12:23
Yama Gandam: 07:33 – 09:10
Today's Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Mesha
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Karka – 28:29:24*
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 26:53* – 28:29*
Abhijit: None
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 17:19 – 18:54
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In Texas, Police in Schools Criminalize 300,000 Students Each Year
Do any of you teach in Texas? What do you think about the use of armed police in schools?
In Texas, hundreds of thousands of students are winding up in court for committing very serious offenses such as cursing or farting in class. Some of these so-called dangerous criminals (also known as teenagers) will face arrest and even incarceration, like the honors student who spent a night in jail for skipping class, or the 12-year-old who was arrested for spraying perfume on her neck. These cases have at least one thing in common in that they were carried out by special police officers walking a controversial beat: the hallways and classrooms of public schools.
... Texas, where students face one of the most robust school-to-prison pipelines in the country. According to the youth advocacy group Texas Appleseed, school officers issued 300,000 criminal citations to students in 2010, some handed to children as young as six years old.
Most of the criminal citations levied against students were for "Class C" misdemeanors, compelling them to miss classes in order to attend court, and often face addition disciplinary action from the district. As the complaint notes, "These students can then face sentences including fines, court costs, community service, probation and mandatory participation in 'First Offender' programs."
... the problems often don't end there. If students fail to appear in court, or if their parents can't afford to pay fines, then the state issues an arrest warrant for them when they turn 17. Thus, these tickets "can follow students past high school into their adult lives with many of the same consequences as a criminal conviction for a more serious offense, including having to report their convictions on applications for college, the military or employment."
... some "Class C" misdemeanors under the state's penal code include using profanity, making offensive gestures, creating "by chemical means" an "unreasonable odor" and "making unreasonable noise in a public place" In other words, yelling, farting, wearing Axe body spray and generally being a teenager is officially illegal in Texas.
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HALIFAX, Canada -- As the buzzer seals Quebec's gold medal victory, wheelchair basketball star Maxime Poulin jumps up and runs into the stands to hug his parents.
Spectators at the Canada Games finals this week did not witness a miracle. Up to half the wheelchair athletes playing basketball here are able-bodied, the result of a deliberate national policy of broadening participation at the club and provincial levels of the sport.
The hard-fought finals between Quebec and Ontario combined the grace of ballet with the thuggery of chariot-racing. The trash-talking and fouls characteristic of the provinces' rivalry mushroomed as the smell of burning rubber spread through a local gym. The capacity crowd roared at each basket and winced as the players collided and tumbled to the court.
Poulin put up 29 points and teammate Carl Pelletier nailed 28 to lead a 77-63 Quebec victory. Ontario star Dayton Sopha sank a game-high 35 points.
These players won't be able to go on to international competition, where only disabled participants are permitted. But the involvement at the lower levels of what are known colloquially as ABs [able-bodied players] is thought to have helped produce the strong teams Canada is fielding on the world stage.
"If you want to get better, you have to play with and against the best," national team member Patrick Anderson, often described as the greatest wheelchair basketball athlete in the world, said in an email from Germany, where he plays professionally for the Cologne 99ers.
"Over the past 20 years, many of the best players have been ABs. Further, if you're wired to be a high achiever ... on some level, you don't want to compete against ABs, you need to."
Fellow national team member David Durepos, who was in Halifax to watch his able-bodied daughter compete for New Brunswick, said that "you have to play better and smarter" when able-bodied players are thrown into the mix. "It really ups your game."
Wheelchair Basketball Canada president Steve Bach says this country was the first to make the shift to allowing able-bodied at the lower levels. It dates to the 1980s but can still be controversial.
"It is offensive to some people, donors and athletes alike, that feel that their game's being taken away from them by the able-bodied person," he acknowledged. "And my answer to them is, this is sport and everybody's entitled to play sport. We aren't taking you out of the sport, we're letting others into the sport. We think it's a better game because of it."
The association's logic is simple: the chair is a piece of equipment, no different than what a cyclist or skier uses, that can be wielded by anyone.
And Bach believes the Canadian approach will continue to spread. "Mark my words, there will be a day when ... able-bodied players play the game at the international level," he said.
Some able-bodied participants at these games admit frustration at not being able to compete for their country. But most were glad for the chance to shine at the sport they've worked so hard to master.
"I do a little bit of pick-up basketball ... and I think this is more difficult," said Sopha, the Ontario star, whose cornrows, high-tops and budding entourage wouldn't be out of place on any neighbourhood court. "You could probably put Michael Jordan in a chair and he won't know how to push it and move."
To help balance the competition, players are rated from 0.5 to 4.5. This can be most simply understood as a measure of mobility. Able-bodied people will be rated 4.5, as might an amputee retaining the torso strength crucial for manoeuvring the chair and hauling in loose balls.
At the Canada Games level of play, each team was permitted a cumulative total of 15 points on the court. In practical terms this means no more than three of five players can be able-bodied.
"You'll see a lot of teams that are balanced, where they might play two 4.5s, one mid-pointer, so a 2.5 to a 3.5 and then two low-pointers," explained Adam Loo, a dominant player on the Prince Edward Island team, himself able-bodied.
"The mid-pointer is more of a ball-carrier, the two low-pointers are picking and sealing and the two big guys are playing their big role, they're scorers."
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For months now I have told you about the stretching and yoga poses I do at night. A thought occurred to me that maybe not everyone has a routine they use to stretch and could use some guidance. All of the stretches I do have been through either research on tight hips or things I picked up from my old yoga class. While I don't claim AT ALL to be an expert yogi or anything like that, these following poses I have found to be very helpful. Feel free to share your favorite as well!
Again, I'm not an expert so the photos show me as the work in progress that I am. To see how the poses should like on an expert click the links provided.
The pigeon—This is still a big work in progress for me but it really helps those tight hips. Check out this link here for a great tutorial on how to get into this position.
The frog—I have been doing this one on and off for a few years now and its just as hard as it was then. A constant work in progress and I have to modify (feet pointing in to make a triangle rather than the square pointing out. Here is a link to get in to the pose.
Downward Dog—So many benefits with the goal of your heels touching the ground. I am so much closer now than I used to be but clearly work still to be done here. Another easy pose to get into but just in case here is a link.
Low lunge with back knee down—My coach reminded me of this one and oh I love it. Gets those hip flexors right in the hard to get spots. Here is the link to get into this pose. I modify this with one hand down on the same side as the forward foot and reach over my head with the hand on the lunge foot. The further I reach the more it stretches.
Hand to Big Toe—This one I do before the next two to get ready. Here is the link to do the pose but I add on some things. Once in the pose I move my leg into a small circle 4 times clockwise and counter clockwise. Then I flex my foot up and down a few times then move into the next two poses.
Hip Opener—I do this one a lot and it stretches quite a few different muscles. I still have to use a strap with this but the goal is to be able to hold the arch of your foot when you do any of these. I don't know the real name or have a link but here is how to do it the best I can describe. Lay on your back, with one leg flat extend you other leg up into a 90 degree angle. Grab the outside arch of your foot (or loop a strap and hold as far up as you can). With your grounded hip flat on the ground, slowly drop your hip out to the same side that the leg is on. Hold for 1 minute and slowly bring back to start. Switch legs.
Reverse Hip Opener—Similar to the one above but does great things for the IT band. Again I don't know the name for this one but I'll describe it the best I can. Lay on your back, with one leg flat extend the other leg up into a 90 degree angle. Grab your raised leg's outside of the foot with the opposite hand (left leg up grab with right hand) or wrap a strap around the foot and grab the strap as high up as you can. Keep your grounded hip flat on the ground and slowly drop your leg across your body. The goal is to get your leg as close to your head as you can and hold on with your hand. Hold for 1 minute and slowly bring back to start. Switch legs.
Eye of the Needle—This is a great stretch for the glutes and does better work then the foam roller in my opinion. I keep this in the rotation but do it much more when I've done a lot of squats or hill work. Here is a link on how to do this pose.
Reclining Cow Face—This one isn't my favorite but I keep it in the rotation. I don't have many issues with the glutes yet so I keep it just to be on the safe side. Here is a link on how to do this pose.
CHIME IN!!! Are any of these in your stretching rotation? Are you a seasoned yogi? What poses did I miss?


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I told you our life had been a bit hectic during the last months, and we though it was coming to an end but it was actually just starting. My humans are finally spliting up for real and one of them is going to live in Paris and so I'm going to stay here in Bordeaux with Laura.
We have until the end of august to find a new flat and move into it... and as Laura is still studying at uni we're going to be living in a tiny flat so Laura is all stressy about it because she's also going to have to do extra hours of work to get enough money to pay for everything + it comes at the worse time for her as she's entering in september her last year of study and in top of everything else she also has to write her end of study report ! Oh dear.
|I'm tired already!
My sissy the cat is going to live in Paris with my other human and my brother the cat is going to go on a little vacation at Laura's mum's house until we (Laura and I) are settled in properly.
So I'm sorry if I do not leave comments on your blog as soon and as much as I would normally, but it's just going to be a few busy months coming up. I'll catch up as soon as possible !
|See ya my furiends !


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Council of Young Scientists TarGPU is a public organization under the Taraz State Pedagogical University and is formed from representatives of various departments of the university.
The main objectives of the Council of Young Scientists are the activation of the professional growth of young scientists, the unification of their efforts to develop topical scientific problems and the solution of priority scientific tasks, as well as the development of innovative activities of young scientists of the TarPU.
The Council represents the interests of teachers, researchers under the age of 36 who have higher education and are engaged in scientific work. The main objectives of the Council of Young Scientists are:
1. Informational support of competitions for young scientists of the Faculty.
2. Participation in the organization and holding of competitions, schools, conferences, programs for young scientists.
3. Holding regular meetings of the Council of Young Scientists and supporting of contacts with Council of Young Scientists of other universities.
The main competitions, which are organized and held by the Council of Young Scientists:
competition "Zhas Talap";
conference "Zhas Galym";
competition "Zhas Mugalym".
Council of Young Scientists, in accordance with the regulations, is working to consolidate efforts, coordinate the activities of young scientists and to increase their participation in research, innovation and creative activities.
The main objectives of the Council of Young Scientists of the TarGPU are:
- coordination of the activities of the Council of Young Scientists in educational and research institutions for the development of creative activity, the intellectual potential of young scientists and students, the training of highly qualified personnel for research, practical and pedagogical activities;
- support and development of the active position of young scientists and students of the TarGPU;
- increase in efficiency, measures taken by the state aimed at identifying and supporting talented youth, raising professionalism, forming the personnel of the scientific and educational sphere, creating conditions conducive to the fullest possible realization of the intellectual potential of young scientists and students;
- provision of organizational and financial assistance to young scientists in the development of promising scientific research, innovative projects and publication of research results, promoting the practical implementation of developments of young scientists;
- propaganda of achievements of young scientists and students of the TarGPU, the possibility of their use in market relations, the organization of exhibitions, seminars, conferences, symposiums and other events;
- carrying out systematic work on the development of international cooperation between the TarGPU and foreign scientists;
- preservation and development of the leading scientific schools of the TarGPU, continuity of scientific generations, and the building up of the intellectual potential of the university.
Council of Young Scientists takes a direct part in organizing and holding conferences of national and international importance.
The activity of Council of Young Scientists TargGPU is closely related to:
-¬Ý¬Ýdevelopment of cooperation with representatives of the Council of Young
Scientists of other High schools in Kazakhstan with the aim of integrating and sharing experiences;
-¬Ý¬Ýproviding support in the development of mechanisms for the development of international scientific cooperation;
-¬Ý providing organizational, methodological and informational support for the participation of teaching staff in the Bolashak program;
-¬Ý provision of organizational, methodological and informational support for the participation of the University's teaching staff in various competitions conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
collection and systematization of information to expand the database of young scientists in the Zhambyl region.


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Double world champion Fernando Alonso said on Tuesday he would think about quitting Formula One if the sport adopted a standard engine from 2010.
'If they approved that, it would be the last straw. It would be time to think about retirement,' the Spaniard told reporters at a charity event organised by his Renault team's sponsors ING.
Formula One's governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), said in October it intended to change the rules to force teams to use a standard engine from 2010 as part of a cost-cutting drive.
It has since launched a tender for bids to provide the engine, although it said this was only one of three options being considered. Champions Ferrari, who could well figure in Alonso's future, and Toyota have already said they will consider pulling out if standard engines were imposed.
Alonso, champion with Renault in 2005 and 2006, said Formula One was going backwards technically with recent regulation changes.
'In 2005 we had a V10 engine with 1,000 horsepower,' he said. 'That was what was exciting for the driver, motor racing at the limit.
'We have gone from the futuristic to cars without grip or electronic aids which look like something from the past.'
Alonso won two races for Renault this year with the French manufacturer recovering from early doldrums to end the year in fourth place overall.
In 2009, with the introduction of slick tyres and the new KERS device that recovers energy from the brakes to provide extra bursts of power, the Spaniard said he would be going for the title again.
'I cannot allow myself to start the championship without thinking I am going to win,' he said. 'My aim and that of the team is the title. It's a very clear objective, even if as the year progresses one may have to adapt to circumstances.'


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On Correctional Medical Care's website, we recently wrote a piece about comedian Jeff Ross entering a Texas prison to "roast" the inmates. In it, he asked the crowd how many of them were anticipating getting their GEDs during their stay. Some–though not most–raised their hands, indicating a willingness to learn and grow academically and fundamentally during their otherwise unfortunate stay in prison.
It's been shown in the past that getting an education in prison benefits the prisoners upon their release. Better educated prison inmates are better prepared to enter the workforce and return to the "normalcy" of a full-time job and supporting themselves. They're also statistically less likely to find themselves in trouble with the law– reducing the rate of recidivism that is plaguing the United States on a grand scale.
So what if prison inmates could earn more than just a GED–what if they could expand their area of study and earn a degree? The Bard Prison Initiative offers just that. One of very few higher education sources within prison walls, Bard offers the ability for inmates to earn associate's and bachelor's degrees while incarcerated.
Bard College is a private liberal arts college located in rural New York–by all means a very real, very legitimate and very accredited college that offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Within the umbrella of Bard College is the aforementioned Bard Prison Initiative, which educates about 200 students a year from five New York prisons.
Though higher education studies within prisons were not wholly uncommon previously, the federal budget for prison education programs was eliminated in 1994, causing many to cease operations. Bard, however, continued its mission to educate prisoners throughout New York, and still does so to this day.
The program, according to its website, has been a huge success, as it sports both lower recidivism rates and fairly high levels of post-release job placement. And getting in isn't a particularly easy task. Getting into the Bard Prison Initiative program isn't just as simple as signing a piece of paper and showing up for a class or two–there is a full-fledged admissions process to get into the bachelor's degree program. At the culmination, real, legitimate college degrees are given to the prisoners, who can finish their liberal arts studies on their own schedule depending on their incarceration situation.
While GED programs in college have been immensely popular over time, some inmates in NY prisons have taken the next step, moving onto obtaining a college degree. And, to them, it's not just a way to spend a few hours a day or a means of staying out of trouble–it's a process to prepare for the future.
"In my experience in college there are definitely people who are just kind of drifting through 'the normal path' for upper-middle class kids without much imagination or direction," said an undergrad volunteer at the Bard Prison Initiative. "You don't find that sort of attitude from BPI students — they know what sort of opportunity they have on their hands and are very determined to use it."


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PS I have 25+ colorful felt bowties/bows leftover from this party that we have no more use for and that I'm happy to drop in the mail to the first reader who shoots me an email: morgan at pepperdesignblog dot com. Update: reserved!
Sometimes there's nothing quite like a rich homemade soup to end your day with. I'm such a soup girl, I could eat soup for lunch or dinner every day and be as content as a bee. Love me some soup.
We recently had a box of something like 20lbs of tomatoes left over from an event and as they say there in our kitchen day upon day (getting older and older), I was beginning to fret over perfectly good food that was slowly wasting away. Sure, we poked into the big cardboard box to grab two for a lunch salad or a few to throw in with eggs in the morning, but our meals were not making an impact on the pile.
Picture this box but full to the brim. This is an after-soup shot.
And then the idea of a big stock pot full of homemade tomato soup came to mind. Yum. We could enjoy with grilled cheese during these cloudier days, pass out to friends or freeze a few containers for the future.
Into the pot went five big red onions, near my entire box of tomatoes and a healthy dose of fresh rosemary from the garden.
Homemade Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients for ~6 servings: 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup stock (veggie or chicken), 1/2 cup cream, ~1/4 cup butter, ~2 T flour, bit of olive oil, 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, additional spices to your liking (ideas include: bay leaf, celery root, white pepper, cloves)
I'll call this soup a 'garden fresh' variety because I didn't use canned or stewed tomatoes like most recipes call for. There's always that alternative available though.
I used what I had in the kitchen and ended up with enough tomato soup to feed a small army (where are the 7 brothers/brother-in-laws when you need 'em?), but if I were to break it on down to a more manageable recipe size-wise, it would be the above. Keep in mind I'm a huge fan of 'a pinch of this' and a 'dash of that' so not all of my measurements are super, super accurate. Plus, soup is one of those grand dishes that you can adjust and change as you go. Have extra celery? Throw it in! Want to use up a can of tomato paste? Why not. Too many potatoes in the veggie bin? Any soup will love potatoes.
First up is sautéing the garlic and onions until they are tender, brown and full of aroma.
The trick I've learned with sautéing garlic and onions is to apply in this order: heat up empty stock pot (or sauté pan if you're using this trick for any everyday dinner recipe) until you can hold your open palm about five inches from surface for just five seconds (and then it becomes to hot to keep hovering), add olive oil (enough to glaze the entire top of the pan just barely) and allow to heat up again (you can follow the five second rule here, too), add onions and allow to brown for a few minutes on their own without stirring, add chopped garlic and give the pan a toss, coating everything in the pan again in olive oil. Now let brown for a few minutes and toss again. Repeat until the room smells just delicious.
Next up for this particular soup is to add the chopped tomatoes, broth, rosemary, salt & pepper, and any other favorite herbs. Allow to stew uncovered for as long as you can (1-2 hours should do the trick, though I let mine simmer all day long. The longer your flavors have a chance to 'get to know each other' the better).
I kept the soup uncovered because fresh tomatoes will add a lot of water to your dish. Allowing the steam to evaporate will help to thicken up the soup as it simmers, you might decide to cover up canned and drained tomatoes to keep the water from leaving the pot though depending on how she's cooking.
I also employ a simple roux trick to assist in creating a decently thick soup too. It goes something like this: add 3 parts ish butter to a sauce pan and let heat up until completely melted, add 1 part ish flour and stir continuously over heat until mixture is completely disintegrated with no lumps (add more or less butter/flour here depending on consistency, you're going for a smooth chowder look and feel), add milk and turn off heat. Stir to combine.
A roux is simply a thickening agent and a great one to have in your back pocket for any recipe. I prefer flour over corn starch (based on taste) any day and melted butter over water.
Back to our soup. Add roux to simmering soup just as it's finishing its time on the stove. Additional cream can go into the pot if you're wanting a slightly creamier texture as well.
Finally, emulsify your soup with an immersion/hand blender or let cool and use your everyday smoothie blender (you'll have to pour the soup back into the pot and heat it up again if you go this route). I love, love this immersion blender for soups because the lower portion of the hand blender simply pops off and goes into the sink for washing. Christmas present last year and it's a favorite.
Update: Just saw on Hautelook that they are offering the same Cuisinart hand mixer at 50% off right now!
Done! (Some people love their tomato soup super thin and strained, you could emulsify more than I did below until the consistency is similar to a liquid and then strain out larger herbs.)
For dinner, I served this guy up with an apple, mozzarella and blue cheese grilled sandwich. Chop up some of that sandwich to make 'grilled cheese croutons' as an alternative – delicious! If you have an olive oil of excellent quality (perhaps a Christmas gift or something from a little tasting shop that you're not quite sure what to do with), swirl a bit on top for added flavor.
PS this makes a great base for tomato sauces as an alternative use, it is also really yummy served cold (learned that trick in Spain) and is a good base for veggie or noodle soups if you don't emulsify (instead add roasted veggies or pasta to your chunky tomato base).
PSS all recipes featured on the blog are linked right here. Happy eating!


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text: This session was from a donation to the Zion Lutheran School Tricky Tray. This family was great! As you can see, I am a little behind in posting sessions 🙂 Miss the beauty of the fall, but looking forward to the more laid back summer months. Interested in a summer session, please contact me: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Brian Bailys formed the new app-based recovery tool, Ascent. As a recovering addict himself, Bayliss says: "Through a series of lucky breaks (I don't believe in coincidences), I became part of a team that has the requisite experience and initial capital to pull off the development of this monumental undertaking, and as of late launch Ascent. The Ascent solution combines the power of a well-researched e-recovery tool with documented outcomes and the human touch of virtual peer recovery coaching."
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I'm cutting it fine with this entry for the current Muse challenge.
I loved the stripe pattern and the colour combination of the muse card by Marion Vagg.
Mine turned out a bit more subtle colour wise.
I went with small stripes using Avery Elle to the point stamps.
Thanks for looking.


text: Our leading partner, IHS recently received a grant from Kaiser Permanente to begin a 'Green Basics' Horticulture Training program targetted for any of the shelter's guests who are interested in learning both basic horticulture skills and pre-vocational skills that could lead to jobs in the green sector. LEAF Executive Director, is the recruitment specialist and pre-vocational trainer . The program is proving to be highly successful. Our first graduate has already landed a full time job in landscaping, just 2 months into the program. This pilot project training project will graduate at least 12 trainees and be used as a model for the planned rooftop learning center at the shelter.


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The Best Mom Ever!
For those of you who are unfamiliar with my Life Builders Series, I am in the process of writing blogs about those people who have contributed to my success in life. I wish to honor them by acknowledging the way they built me up. My mother is certainly one of those people.
My First Christian Model
My parents were the first people to model Christian living in my life. For my mom, being a Christian was always so much more than just showing up to church on Sunday mornings. Yes, we did that. And yes, sometimes it was my mom who encouraged us to go when we didn't really feel like it. But being Christian was never just a matter of attendance in our family. It was a way of life.
I often didn't know what was going on when my parents were doing what they did. Maybe that's the best kind of modeling? They didn't trumpet their good works for everyone to praise them for it. Most of what I saw them do, they did it quietly and often times with no obvious or apparent rewards or praise.
I remember the time when someone approached me at church (Center Chapel One in Fort Bliss) to express his gratitude to me for something my parents had done for him and his family. I was actually surprised by what this man had to say because I had no idea my parents had helped their family. But that was the first of many similar incidences. My parents made a habit of helping families who needed it. Us kids were just along for the ride and didn't really know what was going on.
You know, when I hear people say that they hate Christians, what I hear them saying inside my head is "I hate your mom and dad." I hear that because I know my parents have lived genuine Christian lives. If you hate Christians, then you hate the people who help families out when they need it….not just by sending a cash donation to some mega charity, but by giving what little they had to someone who had less than they did. If you want to know what a real Christian is before you decide you hate them, take a good long look at my parents first. That's who you are saying you hate.
What's interesting about my parents' generosity is that they were like this even when there wasn't much to give. I remember the hard times. My parents never used those hard times as an excuse to behave any differently. My parents were/are not fair weather Christians.
Our Daily Bread
I started reading the Bible at a very early age. I think I thought this was normal and I have to thank my mom for thinking that way. Going to Sunday school every week made it seem normal to me and I'm happy for that.
But my mother also used to receive devotionals by RBC Ministries called Our Daily Bread. I used to sneak into her room and snatch these little booklets to read through them, typically all in one sitting. These were little tidbits of wisdom, reflecting on various verses from the Bible. If I remember correctly, they were the first Christian readings that I had read outside of the Bible. These booklets and other publications I borrowed from my mom helped me to connect what I was reading in the Bible to modern day living. If she hadn't been reading them, I may not have had the same access to similar materials and I would have begun my adult life from a different spiritual place.
Typical Mom Stuff
Of course there was always the typical mom stuff to appreciate her for. She often worried about us kids. I remember the one time that I told my parents I was going out to the desert. When we lived in El Paso, most of my free time was spent either practicing trumpet or spending time in the desert or up in the Franklin Mountains. This one time I remember changing my mind half way there and turning around to come home. But when I got to a friend's house (Larry Pipkin), he invited in to his house to play games or something. Hours passed and it got dark, so I figured it was time to go home.
When I got home, the family was very excited and not in a "hey, I'm happy to see you" kind of way. Apparently they had spent some time looking for me in the desert and couldn't find me. They thought something bad had happened. I had made my parents so upset, especially my mom, that the guilt of it caused me to never do anything like that again. From that point forward I knew to call to let them know when my plans had changed.
Other typical mom stuff included things like getting loans when I needed them when I first moved away. I don't think I borrowed money very often. I don't remember doing that. But the times when I did were extremely urgent and important. They helped out when I needed it and it made a big difference in my young adult life.
My mother also did a lot of the more traditional things that people don't do today, not Americans anyway. She sewed my clothes. Sometimes she made clothes for me from patterns. She cooked thousands of home cooked meals for the family. She gave me rides to anything that was too far to walk to. She kept the house clean and did all the shopping. She was a traditional housewife and I'm proud of her for doing that when it probably wasn't very popular. I know it's not a popular thing today. In that respect I feel as if I came from a normal home.
Higher Education
My mom does have a degree and taught school at different periods during her life. I believe she was a social studies teacher. What she brought to the family, through her education and teaching experience was a positive attitude towards learning and doing well in school. Both of my parents had great attitudes towards learning but they applied it in different ways. My mother's approach was a bit more formal than my father's. She helped us with things like spelling and geography. She quizzed us often, usually on the fly, sort of like what I do with Alex today.
One thing I remember doing a lot of when we were kids was traveling to special historical locations where we could see the places where history happened. I remember going to the petrified forest and the grand canyon. We went on several factory tours. We once saw a house that was once on the underground slave railroad where we saw how they hid the slave from the authorities looking for them. I remember going to see the liberty bell only to find that it had been moved (that was a long time ago so my memory is a bit fuzzy on that one). We went to a lot zoos as well. We did all sorts of things like that, so much that I believe it impacted my attitude about learning. It's one thing to read information in a book. It is another thing all together to actually walk where the history actually happened.
You know, I think a lot has changed since then. They have taken these places, which once served as educational stimuli, and turned them into entertainment centers. They have cheapened the learning experience while jacking up the prices. I'm not saying they are all like that, but the places that are not that way cannot seem to compete with the rest. So yeah, I think a lot of that is changing now. The educational locations we once knew are not as genuine as they once were.
Thank You Momma
I could go on talking about my mom like this for days and still only cover the tip of the iceberg. Like I said at the beginning of this post, this Life Builders series is meant to acknowledge those who contributed to my life. No one has contributed so much over so long of a period as my parents did. They had to put up with me living at home for almost twenty years. He he he… My mom should get a medal for that. But seriously, she is a wonderful, special, caring woman who gives so much of herself. Today she is singing several nights per week with various choirs, she meets with different groups from the church and plays an active role in the lives of my niece and nephew. She is an inspiration.
Thank you Momma for being who you are. I love you.