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Our Team
Our Directors
Michele Engelbach
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Engelbach has had a passion for elder care since working as a nursing assistant in a nursing home over 35 years ago. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Gerontology degree and has been caring for Elders her entire career. Michele arrived at The Ohio Eastern Star Home in May of 2012 as an interim Chief Executive Officer and was quickly captivated by the caliber of the staff and their commitment to providing the very best care to their residents. In July Michele was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as Chief Executive Officer of The Ohio Eastern Star Home. Prior to The Ohio Eastern Star Home, Michele served as the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for over 10 years at Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, Westminster-Thurber Campus in Columbus, Ohio. Michele continues to be dedicated to changing the paradigm of long term care and is passionate about de-institutionalizing nursing homes and instead creating HOME for our residents and elders. The newly built Esther Buchwald Neighborhoods reflect that belief and Michele is proud to bring to the Knox County community a new philosophy of caring for elders while continuing to enrich the lives of all we serve.
Aaron L. Wilson
Medical Director
Medical Director
Aaron L. Wilson is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University and received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr Wilson completed his Family Medicine Residency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Ft Benning, Georgia and served in the US Army as a physician for 7 years before settling in Knox County in 2013. Dr Wilson practices in an outpatient Family Medicine clinic in Fredericktown, where he also resides with his wife, Jenn, and their 4 children. Dr Wilson has been serving in the capacity of Medical Director at the Ohio Eastern Star Home since 2016 and enjoys building relationships with a family centered and team based focus to improve, restore and sustain the health of our residents.
Serra Marshall
Serra graduated with her bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and then obtained her master's degree from Miami University. Upon graduation, she acquired her license and is currently a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Ohio.
Serra has been involved in the long term care field from an early age, when she volunteered with her therapy dog in nursing homes and hospitals. To this day she still holds a strong belief that pet therapy is an important part of an enriched and meaningful lifestyle and can be seen walking the halls with her dog George at her side.
As an enthusiastic proponent of person-centered care, Serra is grateful to be a part of a the Ohio Eastern Star Home community, where every member of our team is dedicated to a mission of enriching the lives of all we serve and leading the industry in innovative change.
Dani Dawson
Director of Nursing
Director of Nursing
My career started as a STNA in a nursing home in 2006, after only 2 years I decided working with elders and their families had become a passion I wanted to be more involved. I enrolled at The Knox County Career Center in the 1-year LPN program. While in school I continued to work as an STNA in home health, I enjoyed the one-on-one time and care I was able to provide for my clients in their homes. I developed some strong relationships during this time and they were invaluable and helped to teach me to be a care giver and take care of a person as a whole, mind, body and spirit. Upon graduation I found 2 jobs, one was a part-time position at OESH, fortunately for me a full time position became available and without hesitation I accepted and was a full time employee at OESH. Shortly I realized the elders and staff meant a great deal to me and I wanted nothing more than to help to create an environment that staff enjoyed working in and the elders enjoyed living in. I was able to be part of the change when promoted to Director of Staff Development in 2010. Once again, I returned to school to obtain my license as an RN. Recently being promoted to Director of Nursing is very exciting and it's a pleasure to get to know everyone here and continue to be part of the growth. I can truly say; my second family is those that I have the pleasure to build a relationship with here at work.
When I'm not working you will most likely find me at a ball diamond or attending a football game. I have the privilege in life to be the mother of 4 amazing children and the wife of a very supportive husband.
Elissa Thrasher
Social Services Director
Social Services Director
When individuals experience illness or loss of independence, it can be challenging to navigate through the numerous care options, financial issues, and emotional aspects that follow. I understand that each individual's experience is unique, and I'm proud to be a part of a team that embraces individualized, person-centered care approaches. I believe that healing is a collaborative venture, to which the elder is a central part, and offering consideration for the wishes of the elder and their family is essential. It is my desire to come alongside elder's and their family to help them in their journey, providing or assisting them to obtain the information needed to make informed decisions that support their values, beliefs, and preferences. I consider it a privilege to serve the individuals that choose to come to The Ohio Eastern Star Home for care.
My first experience at The Ohio Eastern Star Home was in 2011 for an internship. I completed a second internship here in 2014, and subsequently, accepted a position in 2015. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration from the Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
P.S. I also love puppies!! 🙂
Michelle Garcia
Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
Michelle Garcia attended Robert Morris College graduating in 1995 with a Bachelor's in Human Resources. The beginning of her career was focused on customer service and she transitioned into human resources in 2004 while serving employees and elders as the HR manager at Anna Maria of Aurora in 2004 and later as Director of Human Resources at The Ohio Eastern Star Home in 2010. She has a passion for serving and helping people. Michelle focuses on each employee's needs while creating a warm friendly and inviting atmosphere to work. She has a passion for learning and continues to grow her knowledge as a leader completing LeadingAge Ohio's Leadership Academy. She has PHR and SHRM-CP certifications through Society for Human Resource Management. Michelle enjoys life and tries to help each employee find the FUN in all they do.
Cyndi Wyatt
Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing
Cyndi began marketing and sales right out of high school and over the years gained valuable knowledge in customer relations. She and her family moved to Mount Vernon over 20 plus years ago and embraced the feel of the community by getting involved. Her ability to help make families and elders feel comfortable when talking about lifestyle changes and personal needs is an important part of her job. Change can be difficult during the journey of life and with an understanding and compassionate person to talk to while making these decisions it certainly helps reduce the stress and unfamiliar future. As our campus grows so does Cyndi 's excitement of the future of OES Home, she has a passion for what we do and would love to see everyone have an opportunity to experience life here on our campus!
Diane Henwood
Director of Development
Director of Development
Professionally, I've always had two strings in my bow —work with the elderly and in development. Often this has occurred simultaneously, with employment in both fields. My development background has spanned healthcare and education, including chairing the capital campaigns for Hospice of Knox County, Central Ohio Technical College's Ariel Hall, and most recently as Development Director at Starting Point Pregnancy Center. I've also provided in home care and personal assistance for almost three decades.
As Director of Development at The Ohio Eastern Star Home, both healthcare and development aspects are dynamically merged into one and I am thrilled!


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ORGANIZER: Massage Therapy Foundation Inc
EVENT: Boston Marathon 2014
EVENT DATE: Apr 21, 2014
I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist at Massage Envy Spa in Jacksonville Beach, FL for four years. It truly is a very rewarding career being able to help others through the power of massage. We are only given one body and we need to take care of it in order to live a long and healthy life.
My passion for running was sparked by an unfortunate accident. In 2009, my father was severely injured in a motorcycle accident leaving him unable to fully function both physically and mentally. Needless to say it was a tough time for our family, and I turned to running as a way to deal with the stress. I have been running for a little over four years and never imagined that an activity I used to cope with stress would lead me to this once in a lifetime opportunity. Not only do I get to run in Boston, but I get to participate in helping raise awareness and funds for continued massage research through the Massage Therapy Foundation.
Runners often dream about running in the Boston Marathon and for me, it is a dream come true! I cannot express the excitement I felt when I found out that I would be representing Massage Envy Spa and the Massage Therapy Foundation in the 2014 Boston Marathon. This will be my third marathon and I look forward to running alongside the rest of the "Running for Research" Team, a group made up of people who share the same passion for massage and advancing the massage industry.
Thank you to all of those who have donated in support of The Massage Therapy Foundation in the 2014 Boston Marathon
The Team: $60,510 TOTAL RAISED SO FAR
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Jerrilyn Cambron
Congrats on a race well run!!! We are so proud of you and so thankful for all your efforts! 6 years ago
BP, OR, SS Friends
Good Luck Karen! Your Friends & ME Members from BP, OR & SS! :) 6 years ago
Massage Envy Jax Beach
Your home spa loves ya! From the members and employees at Jax Beach 6 years ago
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Your sister spa is wishing you best of luck. #runkarenrun 6 years ago
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Karen is a great gal and we are proud of her in this undertaking. Best of luck Karen!! 6 years ago

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Population 25,000
Langford is located just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria via Highway 1. It is part of the CRD and is one of the 5 communities that comprise the West Shore.
Langford lies within the boundaries of School District 62 and is home to Belmont Secondary School, one of Vancouver Island's largest high schools.
Langford boasts 7 golf courses in or near the city, several arenas and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. The city of Langford Trail System makes all areas accessible and provides well-groomed walkways. Langford is accessible via the CRD's Galloping Goose Trail. There are numerous Municipal, Regional and Provincial parks within Langford's borders that add to its attraction as a tourism destination. Langford also has its own multi-screen movie theatre.
Much of Langford's growth is due largely to increasing demand for land and the decreasing availability of land in other regions of the CRD. Homebuyers are looking to the West Shore for affordable housing and "green" housing, which has resulted in considerable growth in this municipality. Because of its close proximity to Victoria, many of Langford's residents commute to town each day. Langford has its own thriving business sector and the downtown core, located on Goldstream Avenue, boasts a wide range of businesses housed in signature-style buildings. Langford is also home to "big-box" format retailers such as Costco, Home Depot, Golftown, Superstore and Rona, and they provide a number of jobs to residents in the area.


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IRIN-WA Update 263 of Events in West Africa, Friday 31 July 1998
NIGERIA: Key Abacha aide "retired"
Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Useni, a close associate of the late Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha, will retire from the army on 1 August, news organisations reported. Useni, a former member of Nigeria's ruling military council and one of the country's highest ranking army officials, has taken "terminal leave" said Nigerian Defence ministry spokesman, Colonel Godwin Ugbo, quoted by AFP.
He said Useni had resigned "voluntarily."
Analysts said Useni was linked with the plan under
which five government-approved parties chose Abacha
as their only candidate for planned presidential elections.
Useni, 55, had been in government for 14 years and
in the army for over 40 years.
Abacha died of a suspected heart attack on 8 June, following which the new Nigerian leader, Abdulsalam Abubakar, announced a schedule for fresh elections.
New political parties formed
The leader of a Nigerian youth group, which campaigned for Abacha's election, announced on Thursday plans to form a political party in a bid to run in elections slated for 1999, AFP said. Daniel Kanu, head of the defunct Youths Earnestly Ask for Abacha 98 (YEAA), said the new party would be called Agenda 99. Kanu said it would campaign for "a massive overhaul of the economy," and the creation of a "new empire for the Nigerian army" which should benefit, AFP reported, from an "ample percentage of the country's budget".
In a related development, a group of 34 leading Nigerian politicians agreed to form a "broad-based" party with a national agenda since the military government lifted the ban on political parties on 20 July, according to AFP.
In a statement published in the local press, the group
said "civilian politicians, at this stage, could
not afford the luxury of ideologically divided small
parties. We are convinced that what is required for
the decisive battle for democracy, is a national, broad-based
and formidable political party." Presidential
elections in Nigeria are slated for the first quarter
of 1999.
African charity feeds refugees
A new African charity, African Concern, has supplied food, medicines, and farming utensils to some 1,500 Liberian and Sierra Leoneans refugees in camps in southwest Nigeria, AFP said on Friday. "One of the objectives of African Concern is to participate in humanitarian efforts, geared towards the alleviation of hunger, poverty, disease and human suffering in Africa among Africans," an African Concern staffer said. The camp at Oru-Ijebu in the southwestern state of Ogun was set up in 1990 for Liberians, then joined later by Sierra Leoneans fleeing the war.
New rules on oil exploitation licences
The Nigerian military government unveiled on Thursday fresh rules governing the awarding of licenses to foreign companies seeking to prospect and sell crude oil, AFP said. The report said under the new rules, licenses for oil prospecting and sales would be given only to companies with a "minimum yearly turnover of US$ 100 million" and a "proven commitment to the development of the Nigerian economy".
Senior government figures in the Abacha regime were regularly accused of giving oil contracts in unclear circumstances.
GUINEA BISSAU: Peace talks
As the first substantive peace talks between army rebels and the government in Guinea Bissau started on Friday under the auspices of the contact group the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP), media reports said the ceasefire signed at the beginning of the week continued to hold.
AFP quoted a spokesman for the Lusophone contact group on Guinea Bissau as saying at least 100 military observers drawn from the former colonial power, Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique and Sao Tome e Principe would deploy in coming days with a mandate to observe the ceasefire.
The truce was signed on Sunday bringing an end to nearly two months of shelling exchanges between Senegalese-backed government forces of President Joao Bernardo Vieira and General Ansumane Mane. The fighting started after Vieira sacked Mane as army chief of staff, for alleged gun smuggling to separatists the neighbouring Senegalese province of Casamance.
The Lusophone executive secretary, former Angolan premier Marcolino Moco told a news conference in Lisbon on the eve of a meeting in New York with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan: "The CPLP will do everything it can to ensure that the situation does not run into complications, to avoid misunderstandings between the protagonists and above, to make sure that military tension does not get any worse than it already is."
The Lusophone nations, the United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) were ready intensify joint efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and provide assistance for some 300,000 people displaced by the fighting, media reports said on Friday.
SIERRA LEONE : Kabbah addresses UN
The President of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, has told a special United Nations conference in New York this week that rebels loyal to the ousted military junta continued to terrorise parts of the country. He also said the rebels continued to indulge in "inhuman" behaviour and were still perpetrating gruesome atrocities on innocent victims.
"We fear that unless assistance for the troops is forthcoming, as a matter of urgency, rebel activities will not only continue and create more human tragedy, but will also drain our limited resources," he said. The New York conference was aimed at trying to raise money to help Sierra Leone recover from seven years of civil war, which has displaced at least one million people and destroyed the country's infrastructure.
UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, appealed to the the rebels to lay down their arms and said there had been too many false starts in Sierra Leone and in Africa in general. It was time, he said, to say enough is enough.
ECOMOG reinforcements sent to north
Meanwhile, the commander of the West African ECOMOG intervention force said he had sent additional troops to the northern town of Kabala after rebels there opened fire on peacekeepers while pretending to surrender. The commander, Brigadier-General Maxwell Khobe has declined to give any casualty figures in the incident on Monday described as a "major" clash.
LIBERIA: ECOMOG general regrets no army reform
ECOMOG's outgoing chief-of-staff in Liberia has said he regrets Liberia's security forces were not retrained at the end of the civil war, independent Star Radio reported on Thursday. Speaking to journalists at ECOMOG headquarters in the capital, Monrovia, Brigadier General Abdul One-Mohammed said re-structuring the Armed Forces of Liberia had been a "vital" provision of Liberia's 1996 peace accord.
The agreement paved the way for presidential elections last July, which former faction leader Charles Taylor won by a landslide. However, Mohammed said ECOMOG had been frustrated in establishing a gun-free society in Liberia because "former warlords" had encouraged their fighters not to give up their weapons.
"People charged with security must be adequately trained," Star Radio quoted him as saying.
GHANA: Third journalist gaoled in contempt ruling
Ghana's high court has gaoled a newspaper editor for three weeks after he failed to pay a fine imposed for contempt of court, media reports said on Thursday.
According to the Canada-based International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), the editor of the bi-weekly 'Free Press', Ebenezer Ato Sam, was told on Monday to pay a 5 million cedis (US$ 2,000) fine by the end of the day or go to prison.
The conviction reportedly arose from libel charges brought by the minister for local government and rural development, Kwamena Ahwoi, over an article 'Free press' had published claiming the minister had siphoned official funds.
Last week, two other Ghanaian journalists were also gaoled for a month after being found guilty of contempt in a case brought by Ghana's first lady, Nana Rawlings.
BENIN: Chinese police enter Benin embassy
Chinese police entered Benin's embassy in the capital, Beijing, on Thursday to evict Beninois students who had been blockading the building since Tuesday to demand payment of grants, AFP reported.
The news agency quoted a student spokesman as saying 20 police went into the complex to force out students who had chained themselves to gates. He said several students were hit during scuffles with police.
But the students still hoped to have direct contact with Benin's President Mathieu Kerekou, who they said has promised to release grant arrears accumulated since 1994, AFP reported.
TOGO: Prime Minister in talks with EU
The prime minister of Togo, Kwassi Klutse, held talks in Brussels with senior European Union (EU) officials to discuss the result of June's presidential elections, which gave the incumbent, Gnassingbe Eyadema, a new five-year mandate, news organisations said. An EU statement issued on Thursday said Klutse's explanations "differed considerably from the evaluation of the EU observers" adding that they would be examined in detail before deciding whether to pursue further talks. Eyadema's reelection was contested by Togolese opposition leaders as well as EU election monitors on the ground.
The EU partially suspended cooperation with Togo in 1993 after repeated clashes between security forces and pro-democracy activists.
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Alpha Iota Alumni Newsletter - September 2015
I have never been so excited to press the "Send' button for a Delta Signal newsletter. There are so many incredible updates below, so I wanted to keep this introduction short. As the autumn semester has commenced, Alpha Iota has been busy with recruitment, our first few social events with PHA sororities Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Xi Delta, and the Pyramid is buzzing with a new group of residents.
Homecoming Weekend is 27 days away, and I want to draw your attention to the stellar line-up of events planned by Matt Deptola and Dan Kieffer. Information is at the end of this newsletter, having been previously sent out. Also included in this newsletter is a special spotlight on Nick Hampton, our first alumni brother since recolonization. This is a new feature I will be implementing with each newsletter.
I hope this next month is productive and full of anticipation for what's ahead. Please enjoy the third installment of The Delta Signal.
Fraternally yours,
Dylan MacDowell
It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce that last night Alpha Iota pinned 18 members into our fraternity. These past three weeks have again shown me why I am proud to call myself a brother of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Due to the groundwork you all laid, we truly had momentum entering this school
year's recruitment cycle.
We began using revolutionary new recruitment software, Chapterbuilder, which was created by a Delta Sig from our chapter at Missouri Science and Technology. Chapterbuilder allowed our active brothers to be engaged in recruitment like never before. This proved true as our men took that momentum and ran with it beginning with the Student Involvement Fair, where we collected over 150 uniquely new names. Our recruitment cycle culminated with an invite only Columbus Clippers baseball game in which I am proud to say every potential new member in attendance decided to accept their bid.
We have new members hailing from New York to San Francisco, from transfer students to a legacy. I believe this class truly embodies what it means to be a Delta Sig. I can speak for the new class, my recruitment team, the executive board, and the entire Chapter when I say we will continue the amazing work that you men have started. I would urge you all to be in attendance at our Homecoming Alumni events and take the opportunity to meet the new brothers. Thank you, gentleman, for all the support you provide to our chapter.
Isaac Caverly
Vice President for Recruitment
Alumni Brothers,
As the undergraduate brothers of Alpha Iota return to campus and start another semester of classes, we would like to look back on the past few months and see what our chapter has accomplished. I am incredibly proud of how much we are constantly improving, as a chapter and as individuals. Over the summer, several of our brothers had the chance to attend the National Convention where we received our second Pyramid of Excellence, the highest chapter distinction from the national organization of Delta Sigma Phi. The national organization determines
these chapters through the grading of accreditation reports. I am pleased to announce that Alpha Iota was one of three chapters tied for first place with a perfect score of 100%. We also received honorable mention for the Robert R. Harris Recruitment Award which recognizes chapters who bring in better men than themselves into the fraternity.
Speaking of recruitment, our chapter recently welcomed eighteen new members into our ranks. This is the largest fall new member class since our re-chartering, and I am extremely proud of our recruitment team for bringing in such an amazing new member class. I believe that each of these new members will bring something great to our chapter, and I am proud to now call them my brothers. We now have
73 undergraduate brothers in the chapter which is the largest Alpha Iota has been for the fall semester.
Please save the date (10/10) for our homecoming event at the house. We would love to have as many of our alumni come back to Ohio State to meet the undergraduates and connect with old friends. For more information regarding homecoming, contact our Alumni Relations Chairman, Dylan MacDowell at email@example.com. We hope to have a great turnout to celebrate a weekend of brotherhood and Ohio State football!
Adam Seal, Vice President
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I recently accepted a position as a Marketing Coordinator & Videographer at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (MSK) in Los Angeles. This opportunity to secure my first promotion and to work for one of LA's most prestigious entertainment law firms came to me unexpectedly, and I am beyond thankful it did. My first day on the job was July 20th, and I'm thrilled to be moving to LA this month for the position.
Back in June, my supervisor at my first job ("M&R"), Jessica, told me she was leaving our firm. A thorough synopsis of her new role at MSK
ensued, and just when I was beginning to question why I was given such a lengthy description, she concluded with, "I want you to come with me."
Jessica went on to say how floored she was by the level of determination and diligence I put into my work at M&R, and she couldn't imagine moving forward without us making that move together.
I have no doubt that my experience in Delta Sigma Phi provided me with the professionalism that ultimately brought me this promotion and this life change. Just as Jessica and I make a great team, so do the brothers of Alpha
Iota every day in becoming better men and better leaders. The Gordian Knot reminds us that success "depends upon the merit of the individual members and their ability to function with others." It's a nice reminder that even in the advancement of one's career, the consideration of others is a factor that can accelerate success. Considerations like this one are the small steps toward building a future. It's ironic in a way, but the best advice is never the typical advice. I promise you: the small steps matter, and they do add up.
Nicholas Hampton
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Graduates of 2013 and 2014: Matt Deptola (email@example.com) or (330) 998-3798 & Dan Kieffer (email@example.com or (937) 213-0044
Graduates of 2015:
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Psoriasis is one of the most commonly treated diseases in Singapore. With the condition affecting up to two per cent of the Singapore population, there is a need to leverage on technological infrastructure and connect with patients. In Singapore, patients have the privilege of getting peer support through support groups like the Psoriasis Association of Singapore and Freedom 360.
Due to the hectic schedule of Singaporeans, many patients cannot even find the time to abide by their treatment regime, let alone attend a patient support group on a regular basis. An online support group can provide the support you need anytime and anywhere. Similarly, this also gives the psoriasis patient the convenience of participating when it suits them.
An online psoriasis patient support group utilizes the internet to connect members together. Via this platform, patients, doctors and members can communicate and share with one another. Information pertaining to psoriasis - treatment options, practical advice and helpful tips – can be found in the group.
Support at a social level
Sharing is intrinsically promoted by the dynamics of an online support group. As psoriasis differs from patient to patient, this group serves to provide advice and tips from other psoriasis patients. This culture of sharing helps keep patients in the loop of the latest medical developments and resources. For new psoriasis patients, this will be especially useful as they have limited information about their medical condition.
Online support groups are able to supply patients with the personalized and integrated medical care that they need. The doctors involved also contribute their professional opinion and help answer members' questions on these sites.
As a psoriasis patient you can also take a proactive step in helping other patients. It may seem like you are merely sharing your honest experience and opinion; but to other patients, this advice can go a long way in educating and caring.
Not only does online support group speed up the process of disseminating information, it also spreads the information to a large pool of psoriasis patients, creating a valuable educational resource where patients can obtain first-hand knowledge about the conditioni. By taking a participative stance in the online support group, you and other patients in the community will gain more from the support group.
Care at a psychological level
As psoriasis is a life-long condition, psychological and emotional support is imperativeii. Despite it being non-communicable, patients might still face stigmatization due to their lesions. To face such situations on a daily basis can be worrying. With stress being one of the triggers of psoriasis flare-ups, such mental support is invaluable during trying times. For example, during breakout patients feel uncomfortable to attend support group meetings, however this problem can easily be solved with the online patient support group.
The online environment offers the option to conceal their identity if patients fear embarrassment. This allows more open forms of interaction and discussion of sensitive topics like how psoriasis impacts on a patient's sex life. For patients who are conscious of their appearance, the online support group can provide the encouragement needed to be comfortable in their own skin.
So connecting with other sufferers of psoriasis can be therapeutic for psoriasis patients. As they undergo similar circumstances, they are better able to empathize with you. Patients can know that they are not alone. However, you are the only one who can make these online platforms work for you. Ask questions, be open, share and contribute so you can learn and maybe even help someone else in the process.


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I had time to do a little sewing today and I finished this drawstring bag. I'm planning to use as a project bag to carry around my knitting or crochet projects and avoid loosing my knitting needles and crochet hooks...
For the patchwork detail of the bag I used cotton fabric with cherry prints, as well as some plaid and striped fabrics in red and white. For the entire body of the bag I used linen, which is one of my favorite fabrics these days; it has such an organic feel.
I finished off the bag with a ribbon as the cord for the bag. I really like the way this bag turned out. I think I have to make some more.


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How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line. The fuel filter is replaced and the mower checked for proper running. This repair is continued from How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 3.
Replace the Lawn Mower Fuel Filter
After replacing the broken and cracked fuel lines inside the gas tanks, I replaced the fuel filter for preventive maintenance. The fuel filter is located on the right front side of the engine. The fuel hoses are secured to the filter by two hose bands.
The old and new fuel filters are shown in the following photo. The black bits of dirt are on the outside case of the old filter. I purchased the new filter from my local Gravely dealer for about $4.
Notice the arrow imprinted on the case of both filters indicating the direction of fuel flow. The filter is installed with the arrow pointing towards the fuel pump.
Remove the old filter by releasing the hose band with a pair of pliers and slide the bands an inch or so down the hose. Pull the hoses off and remove the old filter.
Install the new filter by pressing on the hoses and fasten with the hose bands. Take care to install the filter with the arrow on the filter housing pointing towards the fuel filter.
Restart the Lawn Mower Engine
The engine stopped running because the intake fuel lines inside the gas tanks had deteriorated and broken off. The fuel lines, fuel filter and carburetor were bone dry when the engine quit due to fuel starvation. This is the first time starting after installing new fuel lines and all the lines are dry.
To restart the engine:
- Set the fuel selector/shutoff valve to the RIGHT tank (because it's closest).
- Set the throttle position to Full Choke.
- Had a helper turn the starter key ON while watching the fuel filter. Gasoline was flowing through the fuel filter in about 3 seconds. The engine started after another 2-3 seconds of steady cranking. I set the throttle to Fast Run and the engine ran smoothly.
- I let the engine run a couple of minutes on the right tank, then set the fuel selector the left tank. I saw a few air bubbles in the fuel filter and the engine continued to run smoothly on the left tank.
The fuel level in the fuel filter dropped some with the engine running on full throttle. The engine continued to run strongly. After 10 minutes or so, I drove the mower up and down the hill and mowed some grass. Everything was fine.
Engine running after replacing the fuel lines and fuel filter.
I reattached the engine hood and am now ready for the rest of the mowing season.
The total cost of this repair was $36 for parts from my local Gravely Dealer and about 1.5 hours of my time. The first hour was spent diagnosing the fuel starvation problem and 30 minutes to remove and install the new parts.
Hope this helps,
Bob Jackson
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Once a farmer found an abandoned eagle's nest and in it was an egg that was still warm. He took the egg back to his farm and laid it in the nest of one of his hens.
The egg hatched and the baby eagle grew up along with the other chickens. It pecked about the farmyard, scrabbling for grain. It spent its life within the yard and rarely looked up.
When it was very old, one day it lifted up its head and saw above it a wonderful sight - an eagle soaring high above in the sky. Looking at it, the old creature sighed and said to itself, "If only I'd been born an eagle".
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Step 4 - Building a Launchpad
Now that you have determined what performance objectives the state, your school, you, and your students all feel are important to meet and eliminated the ones they have already mastered through curriculum compacting it is time to lay the foundation for designing projects for the students to do to meet the remaining objectives, goals, and targets.
I have seen and used many different approaches for this. In fact, it is necessary to apply varying approaches because not every approach will work best with all students. I see two broad categories for projects: Externally motivated and internally motivated. Externally motivated projects rely on events that happen or have happened recently outside the classroom. We can broadly think of these as current events that inform the curricular topics still needed to be addressed. These external sources of motivation are useful because they make apparent the why of learning anything new. An example of this would be students writing letters to the editor about a current event for an English composition class instead of doing grammar exercises. Internally motivated projects are those that are driven by student personal interest. With these projects students also immediately see the purpose for learning but what one student does might not interest other students to the same degree. An example of this would be a student in a math class who is interested in dirt bikes using data obtained about dirt bikes to make predictions, design a better bike, or determine the laws of math and physics that are at work with biking.
Another way to categorize projects is by level of collaboration. There at least six different levels of collaboration: individual, partner or small group, full class, partner with online or distant partner, small group with online small group or distant partner, or participation in a global project (ex. Wikipedia). Some students will be motivated strongly to work independently and show a strong ability to manage projects by themselves.
The individual project model (either internally motivated or externally motivated) will work well for them. For these students it is useful to conference with them before and after a project checking in with them only from time to time to see how they are doing and guide their self paced learning by making suggestions. For these students it is important that they know and feel that they are in control of their own learning and understand the expectations in terms of performance objectives.
For students who do not work well independently or who find they work best when there is a more social element to the learning environment either small group or full class projects are best for them. Using a democratic classroom the students can still feel they are in control of their own learning. However, these two models (especially full class) are much more teacher directed than an independent model. Project development will be nearly identical in a small group or full class as it is with individual projects but in most cases will take longer because you are adding the democratic element. The old saying, "If you want to go quickly go alone, if you want to go far go together," applies here. In a group or class project you will have the added resource of multiple talents, personalities, and abilities but you will also have problems not present with independent work.
The biggest problem with group or full class projects is making sure every student does their fair share of the work. This can be addressed in the planning stage. If each student is assigned a role or task they will each have their own contribution but they will also each have their own separate set of assessment criteria. It should be stressed in these cases that what the teacher will assess will not be the group's final product but rather the individual contributions of each member of the group. In a way, this turns group projects into many individual projects connected through a common theme. With this model there is often an additional motivator: peer pressure. If one student is depending on data from another student to complete their role they will likely put pressure on that student to make sure they get their stuff done. As long as you have sufficient momentum with your project so the group feeling doesn't swing the way of apathy this will work to your advantage.
Step 5 - Assessment
With project-based learning assessment is the perhaps the most important duty of the teacher. It is important for students to know before they start work on a project how they will be assessed. Rubrics and checklists help with this but when each student is required to do something different this can be daunting if not impossible. First, it is good to anticipate project tasks that will be common and have rubrics ready to go. For example, an essay writing rubric, a poster rubric, a presentation rubric, etc. For more specific tasks it is important to work assessment planning into project planning. Work with the student(s) to articulate how you will assess whether they learned or achieved desired learning objectives or if they have met the standards. Then, as students are working on projects constantly refer to these rubrics to guide their research, discoveries, and work. Using a tool like Rubistar helps a lot with this stage of the PBL process.


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Jefferson Avenue was a dense residential, retail and commercial corridor on the City's East Side. Nearby, the Buffalo Bisons last played in 1987 at the storied Rockpile Stadium and home to the Buffalo Bills 'till 1972. Today the ghost signs of Jefferson Avenue still remain. These signifiers of decline and decay dot the East Side.
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There may be a link between rising rates of carbohydrate intake and obesity and the increasing number of esophageal cancer cases in the United States, a new study says.
Researchers noted that cases of esophageal cancer increased from 300,000 in 1973 to 2.1 million in 2001, which closely mirrors increases in carbohydrate intake and obesity over the same time.
Obesity is a major risk factor for many types of cancer, and a diet high in calories from refined carbohydrates is a common contributor to obesity, the researchers noted. They also said no other studied nutrients were found to correlate with esophageal cancer rates.
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The Benefits of "Tucking for Two"
Why Barre is the Perfect Exercise
During Pregnancy
"Can I barre while pregnant?" This is a question we hear often. 2016 was the big barre boom of babies! At one point it seemed that we had the majority of our clients, "Tucking for Two"!
What better motivation do you need to push through that last eight count, or plie one inch lower, or even lift an inch higher, than to be standing at the barre next to a full term, baby mama? Nothing stopping her, so why should you? What a beautiful sight, so strong and determined, focused and driven, for not one, but two: setting the tone for all those eager to keep the same pace.
These days, maintaining and even improving fitness levels is encouraged while pregnant. The benefits of barring while pregnant boosts mood and energy levels, supports better sleep, and helps prevent excess weight gain. It also prepares you for childbirth by strengthening muscles and building endurance, making it much easier to get back in shape after your baby is born. We have even heard from our clients that barring during their pregnancy helped make their labor a little easier by improving endurance, and stamina with learned breathing and focus.
Research suggests prenatal exercise may also lower the risk of developing gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. It is so beneficial that the American College of Obstetricians recommend healthy women exercise at least 30 minutes a day, claiming the ideal workout would be one that gets your heart pumping, keeps you limber, manage weight gain and prepares your muscles to handle the physical demands of pregnancy and the postpartum period without causing undue physical stress for you or the baby, which leads us to the perfect workout for pregnant women – barre!
To know that barre is the perfect workout for pregnancy is to understand what barre is.
Our Body Sculpt Barre class is 60 minutes of a total body engaging workout, made up of low impact, body resistant moves. Surrounded by building and using a strong core and balanced body, we sculpt with light weights of 3 to 5 pounds and use our body to channel multiple muscle groups at once, giving you an increased heart rate, mild but effective, while you tone, change, and strengthen every muscle in your body. Our moves focus on lengthening and strengthening muscles, changing the structure of your body through lifted seats and cinched hips, thighs, and waists. Using breath and focus, our form focused class forces you to escape from everything around you and focus on your body and mind connections.
Due to the low impact, controlled and focused nature of the workout, Body Sculpt Barre is not only perfectly adaptable to pregnancy, but it seems as if the technique could have even be created specifically for it! Don't get us wrong, it's no easy workout; however, our safe and effective, low impact program works you both mentally and physically, pushing you to your fullest capabilities, and providing you with the essentials to be strong and healthy through your pregnancy, and prepared for labor and delivery plus a rapid recovery.
Because our classes always target glutes, hamstrings, inner thighs, pelvic floor, abdominals, and upper and lower back, you always cover areas on which to focus both pre and postnatal. These muscle groups need to be simultaneously strengthened and lengthened to accommodate the growth of the baby and for you to feel better in your ever-changing body.
Two most common questions we get from our pregnant barre beauties:
Will there be things I can't or shouldn't do from time to time?
Sure! As your body changes along the trimesters and you become more uncomfortable with certain positions, you may not be able to fully complete an exercise, leading to an alternate move. Our instructors offer modifications and other options for you.
Is it safe to work my abs while pregnant?
You may be surprised to know, while it is important to tailor your abdominal exercises when pregnant, core strength is essential to help your body adapt to the constant postural changes during pregnancy and therefore appropriate abdominal work should be continued. It's all about balance- the belly needs to be flexible enough to allow for the baby to grow but strong enough to support that growth. The great news is that our clients engage their one abdominals throughout our entire 60-minute workout, from deep abdominal stabilization, to focused exercises. And let's not forget about our kegels. Kegels are a must to develop the deep core strength necessary for labor and delivery, so be sure to include them both in and out of class. Good news again, we use our pelvic floor for much of our class, strengthening your kegels!
While we invite and welcome all pregnant clients, it is always better to listen to your body. If it doesn't feel right, modify. And of course, be sure to get the ok from your doctor before beginning a new and/or continued workout while pregnant.


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Dr. Samadi completed his post-graduate medical training at the State University of New York at Buffalo, in 1988. He is Board Certified in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine and has achieved "Additional Qualifications" certification in the Geriatric Medicine. He has been honored with the prestigious Fellow status by the American College of Emergency Medicine (FACEP) and American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Samadi has also been granted the "Diplomat" status by the American College of Forensic Medicine (DACFM) and American College of Forensic Examiners (DACFE).
In 1988, Dr. Samadi started his medical practice as an emergency medicine specialist in Buffalo, N.Y. In 1990, he was appointed the Medical Director of an Emergency Department, in Buffalo. Later on, during the period of 1995-2000, Dr. Samadi became the Chairman of Department of Emergency Medicine for Mercy Health System of Western New York. In 2000, after his relocation to Texas, he maintained the same position at North Texas Affiliated Medical Group in Fort Worth.
Dr. Samadi is a well-known international medical lecturer and has been serving either as a chairman or a member of various medical expert panels and committees. He has been a key contributor to the establishment and publication of medical practice guidelines and protocols in infectious, pulmonary and cardio-vascular diseases. He has also participated in numerous international clinical trials. Dr. Samadi has established himself as a respected medical author. His publications include chapters in Essentials of Emergency Medicine book, published in 2006, and multiple medical articles. In the last 4 years, Dr. Samadi's participation in medical education has expanded into the provision of web-based medical presentations and seminars. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Texas-South Western Medical School.
Despite all of the above-mentioned accomplishments, first and foremost, Dr. Samadi considers himself a "clinician" and enjoys the hands on practice of medicine. In 2003, he established the multi-disciplinary Tarrant Acute Care Physicians, P.A. medical group and TrinityXpressMed Medical Centers in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to the practice of urgent care and general medicine, his main areas of expertise include sports medicine and pulmonary ailments, including asthma and allergy.
Dr. Samadi is also an expert in anti-aging skin care. His related areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, medical lasers, intense pulse light (IPL), D-Actor AWT Cellulite, and anti-wrinkle injectables. In order to achieve his goal of provision of office-based aesthetic skin care services to his patients, in 2006, he established Artisan Aesthetics practice in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Christmas tree with a difference
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This cool 'all wood' contemporary Christmas tree needs a solid base.
Araldite(R) Crystal Fix is applied to a section of the base.
This gives us a good even spread of adhesive.
The working time enables us to apply the second section...
before applying firm pressure for 20 seconds - the process is repeated to create a 4-section base.
Then place spacers and branches over the doweling 'trunk'.
Here's the finished item - a great modern interpretation of the Christmas tree you can re-use time and time again.


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For eight and a half hours, the car ride was completely silent. No more than maybe 10 words were spoken between us on our ride from the finish line in Jaisalmer to Jaipur. The activities of, not just the last 3 weeks, but really the last 9 months, finally catching up to each of us. It was as if we were being pushed into almost a numbness that required immediate reflection as the driver took us in his white 4-door TATA Sedan to catch our flight back home to the States.
Amazing, how different India looks from inside the comforts of a car verses the 3-wheeled rickshaw. It is almost as if we have already stepped away and are now looking at the country through an aquarium glass. For two full weeks, we have not just traveled through India, but were actually part of it. The rickshaw and everything that encompassed traveling in this manner allowed each of us to actually be an organic part of the country. Not until this very moment did I realize what a wonderful gift that was. and how much I already missed it.
All of our senses are overwhelmed - our entire body covered with bruises and dirt from the challenges we just overcome …I'm almost fearful to close my eyes, because it immediately enables a random memory to once again put me back to the whirlwind they called the Rickshaw Run… Initially, I thought this whole thing started with a friend I have back in New York City, that told me about theadventurists and her experience with their crazy challenges for charity. But now with deeper reflection, it wasn't really my friend that brought this to be… I mean yes, she absolutely steered us to the opportunity, but personally I have been searching for these types of experiences for a much longer time. An experience that, not only allowed me to truly give back to something I personally really felt indebted to, but also to push myself to the brink of exhaustion, confusion, terror, sadness, happiness, and just the unknown… and, then, hopefully to safety return back to a state of normalcy. This is what they must mean to truly live.
Closing my eyes once again, the memories flowed… Our clutch, why did we fix our clutch! I am still sure there was nothing wrong with our clutch. And now with this new clutch, I can't get it into 2nd gear! Of course, that is not a problem I can just skip to third, but now I am in a damn circle... cars, pedestrians and cows flying in and horns honking from all various directions and I really need to find 2nd gear!! "You're coming in at 6 o'clock and leaving at 3!" I hear Joanna yelling at me from behind! "Why are you yelling?"I scream back! "She isn't!" yells Danny, "just get through this!" My head down, my hands white-knuckled on the accelerator and clutch, my foot lifted so I can reach the brake pedal that is way too high in the air and just driving like I have blinders on through one of the many stressful circles or road diversions we went through on this journey. You immediately learn not to ever stop, nor to look at anyone as you navigate through, by the off chance you catch someone's eye, which would allow them to convey possible negativity of your driving skills, completely enabling to throw you off your objective... Don't need that right now….
"Would you people like to stop for Chai?", I heard our driver ask us. Each of us shaking our head "No, not right now, thank you." Chai - what an amazing statement that drink has in this country… Always served hot, and in a small cup. Sometimes you paid for it, sometimes it was just offered. Sometimes it was heated on a electric stove, but more often than not, it was being served on the roadside and being heated by wood or charcoal fire. Each time, it was always a little bit better than the last. Although, also each time, you hesitated sipping this milky concoction in hopes that it wasn't the final trigger of Delhi-Belly....
I remember telling Mila Kiratzova, of TheAdventurists team, on the second day of being in India, how much fun this adventure has already been, without even starting the race yet. There were so many things we had learned over the last 9 months of preparation… Meeting our team at ArtsConnection, learning that raising money for charity is absolutely not as easy as one may think!...Hours of watching Youtube, taking notes as we went along on different things we should remember or purchase to make this journey just a bit more bearable...Website design, short film creations, press releases all in the hopes to raise awareness/money for our charities…The endless glasses of wine and conversations with anyone that would listen, just trying to prepare ourselves for this adventure. For the last few months, it had consumed us and (thankfully) our friends, family and work associates cared for us, just enough to continue listening a little bit more about this trip.
"That isn't a horn! That is a freaking melody!" I heard one of us say as, once again, we were being over taken by one of the many "Buses of Death" that traveled these Indian Roads. Immediately, your hands would once again go into that white-knuckled grip on the rickshaw steering bar, and the tension in your neck and shoulder would be guitar string-taunt as you waited for this Steel Bus that has just played the most obnoxious 15-second air horn right into your right ear, as it barreled down on our little rickshaw. Always passing close enough that, if you just put your hand out, you could feel the hot steel of the bus side pass by. After about seven days on the road, I really think I understood the melody that blew from these intermittent scares - it was to give the hundreds of cows, sheep, and goats enough time and alertness to get out of the road before they may meet their ultimate doom on the grill of one of these speed monstrosities. Although, it is probably more for the safety of the driver of the bus. It became very well known to us that, if anyone ever killed or harmed one of these sacred cows that populated the India country side, a very harsh punishment was the retribution, which usually meant death. A few times, at some of the check points, the buses slowed down just enough that you could peer inside the blacked out windows that were open to give some sort of air conditioning to those inside. From the windows, always you were given the same look of misery, dark faces worn from the exhaustion and, I am sure. the heat inside. It seemed they no longer had the energy or any reason to flash a smile, just an empty stare.
"We will stop here, I need some chai and you can purchase water," said our driver as we pulled up to one of the many roadside truck stops that we have witnessed on our trip. Noticing that this particular stop was a bit more modern then most that peppered the indian roads (it had a fridge in one of the huts offering cold water! This was a luxury that we had really come to appreciate on this trip). It was these type of stops that really became special to the three of us. The stops always offered a different view point of India and most certain an experience or something would happen that would make each stop special, in its own different way. First, the curious stares of the elders and, then, the children (always a bit more adventurous and daring) would begin to circle the rickshaw, hands out - trying to shake our hand - and learn our name, guessing which country we were from, till we helped them through it. Curiously with our life in Saudi Arabia and our global travels, we knew that, being American and getting closer to the Pakistan border, we were putting ourselves at an unnecessary risk by broadcasting that we were from the States. So, as we did get closer to the finish line (next to the Pakistan border), we kept that information close to our chest. When asked if we were Australian, we all usually happily agreed.
Back in the car, with cold water, salted potato chips and cashew or butter cookies, we were back on the road to Jaipur. These three items really ended up being our daily consumption as we traveled through India. We usually left the more adventurous Indian meals to the evening. The days just brought so many stresses and nuances that eating was the one thing none of us really wanted to risk. I was pretty sure that my bout with stomach issues arrived from the Coffee Day sandwich, I had somewhere earlier in the trip. In hindsight, it was not a very bright move having a sandwich with mayonnaise in the middle of nowhere india. You can promise yourself that there were not many Indians that would order that sandwich, so who knows how old that mayo was. I knew better than that, but after 7 days of the same food options, a chicken sandwich just sounded amazing….
Again my eyes closed, this time bringing me to the beach south of Goa. What an amazing place that was! It was like last resort. We had just caught up with Roel and Bryan again, passing them on the streets. They too were searching for a hotel in this no hotel area. They had decided to bite the bullet and just continue further north, looking for the next town hoping to find possible lodging there. Conversely, we turned back in hopes that one of the earlier places we had passed along the way would offer lodging. All of us agreeing, initially, that Ecostay sounded like a no electricity, no plumbing, type of facility and that was not at all what we wanted! Now that the sun was beginning to set, things were a bit more stressful and our reluctance for this type of non-comfort facility was overcome by the desire to just to find a safe place to spend the night. We turned on a dirt road and traveled another 2 kilometers to the beach curious what we would find at the end of this road. It opened up to a slice of heaven. Approximately 7-10 people were working the grounds and the entire time we were there, they were all doing anything they could to make sure our experience was amazing - hoping that we would write a review about their new hotel on the beach on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor really was review of choice in India. Many times, we were asked by various hotels/restaurants and lodging areas if we could please recommend them on trip advisor. I remember going back to the room looking at the wall with 12 light switches - This was common. Everywhere we stayed always had at 5 to 12 light switches and you would hit each of them just trying to find the one that actually worked and turned on a light. More times then not they really were never connected to anything and the light switch you were looking for was next to bed or other wall.
All of sudden, after we realized we had been in the car for now almost 5 hours and not one word had been spoken, I nervously pointed out that the driver must think we really do not like each other. Not one of us were talking at all. I suggested, which I know is true, that we were all lost in our thoughts. All of us let out an exhausting smile, agreed, and immediately went back to our thoughts…
"Really? that is a shaman?" Danny asked. "I don't know," I replied, "I think so, he is some sort of priest." We were able to peer into the temple as we walked by. His beard was long and grey, as was his hair, he had a huge amount of beaded necklaces around his neck and his face was painted with a bright red mark on his forehand. He was gently applying red marks to those that walked in to greet him. The activity can be summed up to: take your shoes off, walk into the temple, pay the shaman a donation to the deity he was presenting, and then you would bow as he would gently put a red mark on to your forehand. I immediately was uncomfortable with the scenario. Not that I didn't believe it was a beautiful process, but it was one that I had no knowledge on, and me entering the temple and replicating the actions I saw others performing made me feel it may be considered a type of mockery. I think it would be very similar to a buddhist going into a catholic church and taking communion. With that, I tried to observe these religious happenings, but not really partaking, forbidden by ignorance in what was really occurring. Also, I am pretty sure my own religion would be a bit curious as to what I was doing. No reason to have to explain to anyone what that was about, so I just took a picture and moved on.
"Stop Stop Stop!" I remember saying one morning on the run. "What is going on there?" Down the slope, you could see what appeared to be possible rice fields and next to them 30-40 women and young girls digging in the dirt, creating more - all of them wearing beautiful bright clothing, but the work was hard and it was so hot outside. I grabbed my camera and headed down the slope. At the bottom, I was greeted by two Indian men. Neither spoke English, but with the smiles I was given, I could kind of make out what was happening. These men were managing this group of ladies, young and old, to create these rice fields. More times than not, we saw this type of gender inequality being displayed in India. Women are absolutely the work horses in the demographics we were exposed to. I motioned that I wanted to get closer the ladies to take their picture. The two men made it very clear that they wanted their own picture taken, not the women. I, immediately, went into the vogue photoshoot scenario allowing the men's ego to be raised, to see themselves in such pictures. Finally, going back to my original request to get closer to the women. With a slight nod they agreed, and I was off to take more pics closer to these beautiful women that were working so hard to get their task complete. As I walked up to them, I once again was greeted by curious stares and some smiles, although not once did the work slow down or stop. I looked back up to the slope and I could see Danny making sure of my safety, I nodded at him and began walking back to the rickshaw. As I reached the top I saw another rickshaw, with possibly another 12 women inside, drop them off to work in the fields.
"Look at that car", I heard someone say on one afternoon through the countryside. Here comes a jeep of sorts with possibly 5-7 men on the inside (with heater) and on the roof, in the bitter cold of the Indian desert morning, were 9 women sitting cross-legged, going down the highway! Unbelievable! ...but not uncommon we saw this sight so many times through our weeks in India.
Finally, pulling into Jaipur, we are being greated by 1000's of kites being flown from the rooftops and grounds - from men, women and children alike. How fitting our last days in India is also during the national kite festival! Every city in India is flying these homemade diamond kites. It peppers the sky like confetti as if wishing us a final farewell! "It is so beautiful," I hear Joanna say... We actually saw so many beautifully amazing things on this journey. Our minds go back to the ruins, waterfalls, beaches, rainforests, elephants, temples, churches, wells, caves, faces of the people. It was incredible.
We also saw poverty like we have never witnessed: Whole towns without anyone wearing shoes...Children breaking into tears when giving something just as simple as a pencil or baseball cap... Whole towns without electricity or inside plumbing... Women carrying dried cow feces on their heads to bring back home to burn and try to heat the home... Whole villages that were just tents, or even, teepees made from straw. India has shaken us all to the core. It made us experience and feel the pain from some of the stares and handshakes, but then, it embraced us with wonderful hugs and hospitality, all in the hope to learn our name and possibly know what country we were from.
Thank you India!
Thank you theadventurists!
Thank you to all of our friends and family!
And, finally, thank you to my teammates, Joanna & Danny!!


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Hi everyone,
for this trip we wanted to try something a little bit different. Getting out of our comfort zone, trying something new, something that's a bit more off that beaten path. We also wanted to experience a different culture, a different religion and a different way of living.
Not sure how we came up with Marrakech, most likely because convenience is always winning and since it's only about 3 hours flight time from London we quickly checked the Airbnb availability and booked the trip.
Day 1: Arriving in Africa
It's amazing how quickly you can escape the western world. You get your double shot Flat white at your favourite London Coffeeshop, board the plane and three hours and a cab drive later you find yourself somewhere that feels like infinitely far away from everything you're used to.
Getting around in Marrakech can be quite tricky which is why we decided to get a guide for the first day. The streets and markets can be quite a maze with barely any street signs, so getting a local to show you around is of great help.
After the trip through the souqs we took some time off from the heat and spend some time at the hotel pool as well as the rooftop terrace. For the end of the day we had booked a camel ride at the local palm grove. Especially at the late afternoon North Africa gets some incredible smooth light which led to some great photos.
Day 2: Tour through the Atlas Mountains
Leaving the city behind on our second day, we headed north towards the Atlas Mountains. You can easily books day-trips online and in advance. A lot of the villages that surround Marrakesh are quite remote and still feel like time has stopped many centuries ago.
The tour was in a private 4x4 and our guide was really friendly and helpful, he never got tired of stopping the car for me to hectically get out of the car to take a picture. The trip also included lunch and tea at a traditional berber house, featuring a delicious meal combined with a stunning view over the Atlas mountains at almost 3000m altitude.
Day 3: Lost and Found in Marrakech
On our last day we felt confident enough to explore the city on our own. We started the day early in the morning by visiting the Jardin Majorelle, a botanical garden which was owned and re-designed by Yves Saint Laurent in the early 80s. It's an incredibly vibrant and colourful place, I'd recommend going there in the morning as it's less crowded and the light is going to be a lot softer.
Next on our checklist was the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, a former islamic school that used to be one of the biggest in the country. Today it has been converted into a museum, exhibiting beautiful architecture with walls and ceilings filled with marble ornaments and wooden carvings. Not far away from the school is the Musee de Marrakech, a converted palace that was once home to the rich and powerful. It offers a great insight into the life of the moroccan upper class of the 19th century.
At the end of the third day we were pretty exhausted, the heat was getting to us and we decided to ease out the last day at one of the balconies at the Djemaa el-Fna, also known as the Large Square. It's pretty much a big open space right in the heart of the old town, getting incredibly busy after the sun sets as little food stalls start popping up all over the place, offering traditional moroccan street food as well as drinks, herbs and spices. By securing a spot at one of the rooftop restaurants we managed to escape the trouble and were rewarded with a beautiful last sunset over the mosques and markets of Marrakech.


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"Level" Shelving Unit Inspired by The Principle of Communicating Vessels
We love the concept behind this minimalist shelving unit envisioned by Barcelona based designer Roger Moliné. Discovered on Likecool, Level was born from "a clear reference in the world of hydraulic engineering; communicating vessels. These are a series of vessels containing a homogeneous liquid. Thanks to the communication between vessels, the fluid moves until reaching an equilibrium level, irrespective of the inclination or orientation of the glasses". The project is divided in two parts which communicate with each other.
Despite its elegant and seamless fragile look, the shelving unit is sturdy and as a consequence, very practical. Level consists of two major elements: "The first are the pivots, they allow a proper grip on any kind of wall and also articulate the movement of the fabric. These parts are composed of a shaft with bearings which allow rotation of the cylinder which supports the fabric. And second, canvas acrylic, which thanks to its stiffness can hold any kind of books". We salute this innovative shelving idea and would definitely enjoy seeing it embedded in various interior design projects!


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How To Win The Pizza - A New Way!
We've come up with a new way to "win the pizza" for this season! In an attempt to have some fun, increase MWA scores, and level the playing field between contests, the MWA Team Competition has a new method for the 2015/2016 contest season. This was announced at the MWA meeting but I wanted to get the word out to everyone in the area.
Previously we used the percentage gain for the entire year as the determining factor for the winning team. Whoever increased the most over the entire season won the pizza. Simple!
As we analyzed the results, we found that the DX contests really drove the season. Why operate the little contests when you can create a large score in CQWW or ARRL DX? We looked at a way to make ARRL 160 or MNQP mean as much as the CQWW events.
Here is the result:
This new scoring method will hopefully get more stations active in more events. We'll see increased activity, more QSO's for each of us, and larger scores for MWA! I'll have the first results out soon. Let me know if you have any questions.
73 Rich NØHJZ


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