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Step 1:
What you need:
1. Milky watercolor paper (with finely embossed texture).
2. Red cardstock.
3. Scissors.
4. Shaped scissors.
5. A ruler.
6. A pencil.
7. A silver wire for bead weaving.
8. Red seed beads.
9. A large needle.
10. Double-sided tape.
11. Double-sided foam tape.
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Get a sheet of A5 watercolor paper.
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With the help of a ruler fold the paper crosswise in half.
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Double up the sheet of paper.
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Using shaped scissors cut two red rectangles 4X5-3/4" (10X14.5) cm and 2X5" (5X12.5 cm).
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Stick double-sided tape to the red rectangles.
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Adhere a big red rectangle to the base of the card.
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Using shaped scissors cut a rectangle from a watercolor paper 3-1/2X5-1/4" (9X13.5 cm.)
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With a large needle make a hole in the corner of the rectangle leaving 1/2" (1 cm) from the side and 1/4" (0.5) cm from the bottom.
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Make the holes in the same manner in all four corners.
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Adhere a narrow rectangle to the center of the milky rectangle.
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Get about half a meter of the wire and string the first 5 beads.
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Make a loop.
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Twist a wire a few times.
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In a less than a centimeter make the second flower from the beads.
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Make 15-17 bead flowers on the first wire and the same number on the second one. The ends of the wire leave untouched (About 2" (5 cm).
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Insert the wire ends into the holes in the card.
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On the back side of the card twist the ends of the wire. Cut off the longer ends.
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Stick a foam tape to the rectangle.
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Adhere a milky rectangle in the center of the card.
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From the watercolor paper fold a small rectangle in half and draw wings for 5 butterflies.
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Cut the butterflies and unfold them.
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Turn over the butterflies and stick to their right wings double-sided tape.
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Adhere the butterflies to the card raising unsticked wings. The card is finished!


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Foley: A Feeding Frenzy With A Little Something For Everyone
I applaud the growing success of all those dedicated to pushing the boundaries of just how sickened we can be by scandal.
When the Foley story broke, I gasped, was glued to the initial reports and I even plead guilty to - somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind - whispering "thank heavens it was a Republican". When my political knee jerk reaction was over, I settled somewhere between a need for justice and a hope for decorum. I don't fully understand the need to make a disgraceful situation worse.
If this was ignored, then those who did so for political (or any other) reasons should be held accountable. A bipartisan Congressional investigation has been launched. That may or may not weed out any alleged cover-up. The FBI will (finally) perform an investigation and FDLE will investigate it from a state standpoint. Those are the methods we have available to us ferret out any wrong doing and punish it. Is that good enough for us? Of course not.
We need to read all of these emails and IM messages. Where ever we click, every lurid detail is available to us in downloadable PDF. When did it become acceptable that the public peruse evidence of a possible crime before an investigation could be completed?
Right now, Foley is an alleged criminal perpetrator. I say alleged because whether this rises to the level of a crime remains to be seen. At the very least, he is perverse, reckless and despicable.
Right now, the young man who had been a Congressional Page and the recipient of the Foley messages is an alleged victim.
Both have rights.
As far as Foley goes - and I will win no popularity contests by saying this. A few of my fellow Democrats who scream about prisoner torture and degrading treatment should apply some of that diplomacy here at home when they are deciding just how deep the degrading cuts to Foley can get. I am beginning to think some will not be satisfied until the man attempts suicide.
And the young man. Did ABC mistakenly show his screen name? I am not too sure of that. An atrocious error or error in judgment. That was furthered to an astonishing extent when "Wild Bill" of Passionate America blog ran with it. While I suppose I should be impressed by Wild Bill's sleuthing, I am appalled at his irresponsible decision to publish the young man's personal information. I saw a statement from Wild Bill on a video clip he provides on his blog where he says "it's coming out today that he [the young page] was not a victim" Oh really? You have that all figured out Wild Bill? Well thank you because we were all just waiting to hear from the reigning authority on criminality in this case...Wild Bill. Someone let Congress and the FBI and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement know they can just stop their investigations - Wild Bill has concluded the matter!
Mr. Wild Bill, your actions may well be illegal (that is now being looked into). If not, it was at the very least a gross violation of privacy and plows right past all lines of human decency. Wild Bill /Passionate America have caused irreparable harm to the alleged victim and endangered him as well.
It's inexcusable to assume this kind of entitlement. We are not entitled to run rampant doing whatever we please to destroy the lives of those who find themselves in the eye of the media. It's obscene, what we are willing to do to other people.
Who has a more perverse need for the "dirty", "naughty" or "salacious"? Someone like Foley? Or the masses who would forever delight in sucking every morsel of it from their fingertips?
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Thank you all for joining us on second PPOSH meeting.
It was an energetic meeting as we had few new faces and there have been some interesting discussions after the sessions – not only about PowerShell 😉
We are working on getting all of the sessions together in one clip and put it online. That should be ready in upcoming week.
My presentation was about DSC – and why it is not possible to use Application Request Routing to build HA for it, and about parsing the webpages., you can watch it here:
And here is a full recording from my session (polish):
Mateusz Czerniawski gave us advanced view on Pester whilst Tomasz Dąbrowski presented best practice for building advanced PowerShell functions.
All materials from the meeting can be found here on GitHub
Stay tuned and be ready, and remember if you really into something in PowerShell – come on and share with it on PPOSH meeting! In the next two months we might get an interesting presentation about web requests and… Google Analytics 🙂
Woo-Hoo, thank you Wojtek!!! 😀 – See guys?! Nothing scary.
PPOSH #3 is planned on 27.07.2017 – official information tomorrow on Objectivity LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.
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H.R.587 - To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.116th Congress (2019-2020) |
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Burying Chews, Bones And Possessions
It is normal and natural for dogs to bury unwanted food and objects to don't need at the moment but want to keep for later. This is not usually a problem for owners unless the dog digs and makes a mess in cultivated areas of the garden.
For dogs that like to do this, create a digging pit in the garden and teach them to bury things there instead - go to 'The Digging Pit' (for tiny dogs, it may be possible to do this in the house using a deep litter tray or large box filled with sawdust – although it could get a bit messy).
Watch carefully when they have something to chew or eat and, if they have something left over, encourage them to go to their digging pit and bury it there. Keep encouraging them to do this until they begin to take things there by themselves and no longer need to be shown what to do.
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"What I have planned is to continue forward with my life. I want to show my children that even though I never went to school, one can be successful in this country. There are a lot of opportunities here, it is just a matter of taking advantage of them, to allow oneself the opportunity and take advantage of it."– Juana Acosta
MAID IN AMERICA is a one-hour documentary, which explores the lives of Latina immigrants who work as domestic workers in the Los Angeles. There are approximately over 100,000 domestic workers in L.A. 70% of them are from Latin America. With this film we take an intimate and personal look into the lives of the women who care and tend to a large amount of American households and their children today. Every year more American women are leaving their homes and joining the work force. As a result, more households, and single mothers seek outside help to carry out the household day to day duties, duties they can no longer do. Since the late 60's Latinas have been predominately the group of women hired to perform this type of work. The role these women play in society is vital as they often become the backbone and sense of stability for many American households. But do we really know who they are?
MAID IN AMERICA is about the group of Latinas who earn a living in a meaningful, hardworking and honest way. The documentary captures an intimate image of the Latino people, culture and history in the United States. It is a film that shows how these women are socially redefining the significance of the type of work they do and at the same time inspiring their communities, children and other immigrants. With this film, we have the rare opportunity to share with the world their lives and the value they hold in American society today.
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Pure Oil Couple Jen and Jeff Frey Share the Benefits of doTERRA Essential Oils
Apr 29, 2017 08:01PM
By Gisele Rinaldi Siebold
Jen and Jeff Frey
doTERRA essential oils have enhanced the lives of Jen and Jeff Frey, and their family, in important and beneficial ways, affording them a holistic lifestyle using nature's remedies to support health and wellness.
With more than 20 years of experience using essential oils to maintain health and wellness for her family, Jen has created a wholesome way of life. Employed initially as a medical assistant, she chose to become a stay-at-home mom. Jen's first instinct was to give her children the best opportunity to live naturally, so she began researching natural living and holistic remedies, and sought out a more natural career as a licensed massage therapist, where she had the opportunity to use essential oils in her practice and gain more experience helping others enhance their wellbeing. Jen no longer practices massage, but keeps her licensing credentials current according to state regulations.
Grateful for the benefits that being a doTERRA Wellness Advocate brings, Jen is able to focus on her life's purpose––empowering and teaching others how to discover natural ways to support the immune system, provide self-care and become aware of healing options. Her passion includes believing in and leading women, especially mothers, to find their purpose in life. "doTERRA is essentially a self-development company," shares Jen. "The essential oils support both physical and emotional needs, which help people to pursue their true intentions for living well."
Near and dear to her heart is teaching the next generation about self-care. "Knowing that the life expectancy for our children is less than our own motivates me to be of service to others by educating them about powerful changes that will make a difference to humankind," she explains.
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Jeff's great love of the outdoors brings with it the knowledge that using essential oils can enhance the vitality of the community. "Each person has vitality within themselves to continuing living," shares Jeff. "We assist people in learning how to enhance their lives through opportunities provided by doTERRA so that they can live active, exuberant lives filled with dynamic purpose. This will help them show up powerfully in every moment to give back and serve God and mankind."
As natural lifestyle advocates, Jen and Jeff share and educate about doTERRA's business opportunity and products full-time. They offer free classes or one-on-one meetings to provide education about the many benefits and uses essential oils offer, and willingly teach others how to earn a living while sharing these wonderful gifts of the Earth. Empowering individuals and families to be confident and successful in achieving optimal health and fulfilled lives brings great joy to Jen and Jeff.
To connect with Jen and Jeff, call 717-503-0673/717-580-5139, email [email protected] or visit PureOilCouple.com.
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The aromatic qualities of essential oils draw attention, yet the benefits go beyond their inviting bouquet. Found in the flowers, roots, seeds, stems, bark and other plant parts, essential oils are naturally occurring volatile compounds, meaning the aroma of the oil quickly rises into the air. They play a role in plant pollination and protect plants against threats from the environment. Throughout history, essential oils were used to enhance beauty regimens, recipes and healing practices.
Using essential oils helps families to manage their physical and emotional health. They support the body by helping to relieve stress and ease feelings of tension, soothe occasional skin irritations, reduce bloating and occasional indigestion, promote a healthy complexion, and may help to enhance mood and balance emotions.
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The most important quality of an essential oil is its purity. doTERRA, named for the Latin derivative meaning "gift of the Earth", is a company founded in 2008 with a mission to provide families with the health-promoting benefits of essential oils. The founders established an innovative standard of therapeutic quality, Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG). doTERRA is the only essential oil company to assay their oils using eight different protocols during the process of certification to ensure purity.
It is imperative to understand that not all essential oils are tested and held to a standard of therapeutic quality. Using an untested essential oil can mean exposure to harmful contaminants, chemicals, adulterants, heavy metals and germs. Consumers cannot expect that other essential oils are safe to use aromatically, topically or internally, unless the manufacturer labels the bottle accordingly. doTERRA labels essential oil bottles where appropriate for internal use.
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The aromas of essential oils are absorbed quickly through olfactory receptors within the nasal cavity which are linked to the brain's limbic system. Functions including smell, behavior, memory and emotions are sustained by this part of the brain. Due to this connection, essential oils have a potent effect when applied aromatically, and can stimulate, calm or soothe, depending upon the oil of choice. Aromatic application includes smelling an essential oil from a drop in a hand or on a cotton ball. Diffusing places the aroma into the air. Other uses include combining essential oils in a spray bottle with water to mist carpets, linens and furniture, as well as adding them to laundry and household cleaning.
Beneficial areas for topical application include forehead, temple, neck, chest, abdomen, arms, legs and the bottom of feet. When using an essential oil for the first time or one that is particularly potent, doTERRA advises the use of carrier oil, such fractionated coconut oil, for dilution. The recommend dilution ratio is typically one drop of essential oil to three drops of carrier oil. It is important to note that a dose will vary for each individual, based on age, size and overall health status. A few drops can be added to a moisturizing cream for skin application, or to a cold or hot towel compress to soothe and relax. Areas that can be sensitive should be avoided, such as facial areas, near and around the eyes, eyes and inner ears and broken, damaged or otherwise injured skin.
The rigorous testing process that ensures purity with no added fillers confirms that doTERRA essential oils can be taken internally, as flavoring and culinary additions, or used as dietary supplements to support health. Small amounts of essential oils can replace dried herbs in cooking and baking, be added to smoothies or taken in a vegetable capsule for targeted and potent health benefits. doTERRA recommends proper dosing according to labeling recommendations, and other professional guidelines should be strictly followed to avoid toxicity.
Using the natural power of doTERRA essential oils as gifts from the Earth enhances the lives of families by providing benefits that promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
Gisele Siebold is a contributing writer for Natural Awakenings, South Central edition. Connect with her at [email protected]


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Kevin Folta is the chairman of the Horticultural Sciences department at the University of Florida. He recalls his recent visit to Uganda where he saw Ugandan scientists using genetic engineering to solve a food crisis… and initially being denied the use of this technology.
Jonathan Jarry from the McGill Office for Science and Society conducted mini-interviews with many of the speakers of CSICon 2017, a conference dedicated to science and skepticism.
Want to see more from CSICon? Check out all the speakers at Reasonable Talk!


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FOLLOWING news that Ian Brown is to play two gigs at Manchester Apollo in October, I now hear that he is also to make another appearance in the city.
The former Stone Roses frontman is to perform a free set at HMV, Market Street, on Monday, September 13.
The small gig coincides with the release of his fourth solo album, Solarized, and the singer will be signing copies after his performance.
The new LP and follow-up to last outing Music of the Spheres goes on sale at 9am on the day of release, and the first 125 fans buying the album will be treated to two wristbands, which will give them acess to the exclusive gig at 6pm that evening.
The wristbands will be issued on a strictly first come first served basis, there are no other methods of obtaining these wristbands, so fans are advised to arrive early at the stores to get their hands on them.


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Jan Hellriegel - Sportsman of the Year
Friday July 5th
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After 7 years pondering and 2 years in production, Jan Hellriegel has released Sportsman Of The Year - A Suburban Philosophy, her 4th studio album, with a unique twist: Sportsman Of The Year is also available as a beautifully produced book with photos and 12 chapters based on the stunning new collection of songs.
"Sportsman of the Year is about finally arriving at a place where she can look back at failures, disappointments and rejections with a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that without them she wouldnt be doing what she is today. It is about following your dreams and never giving up" commented Jan.
From being the next big thing in her early 20's, to giving music away altogether at 30; raising a family, starting businesses and returning to music with fresh enthusiasm, a newfound wellbeing and a sense of purpose- those are the stories in the songs and the book and they are what Jan will be sharing at this very special show.
"Jan Hellriegel is about to release the best album of her career. As if that's not enough, it's a superb book as well"
Gary Steel
"Sportsman Of The Year is as fine an album as anything in Jan Hellriegel's illustrious career"
Graham Reid
An uplifting evening of songs, stories and suburban philosophy from New Zealand singer/songwriter and positivity personified, Jan Hellriegel.
Sportsman Of The Year is a beautifully produced book with photos and 12 chapters based on the stunning new collection of songs.
"The book grew out of my album project when I realised the songs were taking a more philosophical, personal direction. I wanted to share some stories in parallel with the music, each informed by the other."


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The Gavin Glynn Foundation in association with P Squared Performance (Alex Gray) will train 20 people who have never completed a triathlon before to complete this year King Of Greystones Event.
Each member of the #KOG10 group will train over 10 weeks to swim, cycle and run and also help raise funds for The Gavin Glynn Foundation.
Each member of the KOG10 group will also document their journey and share with everyone.
We hope that you can support these amazing people in anyway you can and come and support them on the day.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a Riviera Beach RV center.
Marshals picked up Benjamin Harris in Walterboro, South Carolina.
The fire on August 5, caused $300,000 damage to the Waits RV Center in Riviera Beach.
Eight RVs burned in the fire.


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I had a super full week of podcasts this week! Work this week was pretty quiet, so I was able to focus on some data entry tasks, and I could listen to podcasts while I was doing it! There was also a big snowstorm on Tuesday, so I listened to podcasts during my long commutes. I'm so glad that there are so many great podcasts out there! It's the perfect thing to listen to while driving and while doing work and chores.
To start off, I have talked about Serial before, and this week was a big week for Serial. Not only was there a new episode for Season 2, there was an update to Season 1! The episode for Season 2 was good, but I am still having a tough time getting hooked to it the same way I did to Season 1. I can't decide what it is about Bowe Bergdahl's story that is not as interesting as Adnan Syed's, but it is kind of cool having a podcast about a case that is currently being decided, rather than one that was decided over a decade ago. This week's episode is about why Bowe decided to abandon his post. It covered what he was planning on telling higher ups in the military, especially about the conditions that he and his fellow soldiers were living with. It was interesting hearing him and other soldiers discussing not only what their expectations of war were and how those expectations aligned with the reality they dealt with daily. There were some issues with the conditions, and I agree that those conditions should have been better, but many people are not sure that Bowe handled the situation correctly by leaving. I am going to have to keep listening, and maybe eventually I will have an opinion about what I think happened.
The update to Serial Season 1 has been really interesting. Adnan was given a hearing to determine whether or not his case should go back to trial, so host Sarah Koenig went to report on it. She covered what they were talking about in the hearing. There was a girl who came forward to be an alibi and did not testify in the original trial. They also discussed phone records, which used cell phone tower information to determine where Adnan was the day his ex-girlfriend went missing. Apparently, the evidence based on the cell phone towers, specifically information from incoming calls, is inadmissible evidence, because it is inaccurate. That was a huge piece of evidence used to prove Adnan guilty. The hearing is still going on, so Sarah Koenig will be doing updates occasionally to discuss what happens in the trial. I am so excited for more updates!
I also listened to an episode from Stuff Mom Never Told You called "Infertility's Global Stigma". As the title suggests, this episode talks about infertility and how it affects women all over the world. There is definitely a stigma around infertility, and it is not something that most people are open about. Often, and especially historically, women were blamed for infertility. Even though it is something that women should be open about, since it can be a huge struggle, so often women keep the struggle to themselves. The thing I love about this podcast is that they discussed how difficult it can be for healthy couples to get pregnant. People are taught that it is extremely easy to get pregnant, generally as a deterrent for becoming sexually active before being ready. It actually isn't always that easy. Sure, there are some couples that have a very easy time getting pregnant. There are so many couples that struggle to get pregnant, however. Sometimes, it is a short-term issue, and sometimes it becomes obvious that some people will never get pregnant. As someone who may struggle with fertility due to PCOS, this episode really hit home for me. It was good to hear about other people's struggles, and to know that it is something that no one needs to be ashamed of. It also made me hope that I do not have problems with fertility, I would really love to be a parent someday. This episode made me sad and hopeful, I commend the hosts for discussing the topic.
Next, I listened to a podcast that I have never heard before called CodeNewbie and I am so glad I found it. It's mostly geared toward people who are new to code, it seems, but there is definitely something for everyone. The first episode includes an interview with Carlos Lazo, and talks about how he learned to code and got hired. One point made in the podcast that I am so glad they brought up is the fact that people who work in coding will always be learning, since the technology is always changing. I think that's the thing I like about it so much. I love learning, and I love being in school, so working in an industry that is accepting of people who want to continue to learn and grow is very appealing to me. They also discussed how to interview for a job in the tech industry, which seem really scary. Not only do you have to do the standard interview where the prospective employer sees if they think you would fit in and have an idea of what you'll be doing, but you also have to do a more technical part of the interview to show what you know. The advice that Carlos Lazo gave is to be honest in an interview about what you don't know, but also make it clear that you're willing to learn. This is a podcast I will definitely keep listening to, I love it!
Another new podcast I tried out this week is called The Station Wagon Podcast, which was actually recommended to me on Twitter by Marc, one of the hosts! This is a really interesting podcast, where a brother and sister duo give something up for two weeks, and talk about how it went! In the first episode, they give up sitting. That means that they stand at work, stand or squat at home, and only sit when commuting or when they had to (work meetings, etc). It was so interesting to hear how it went for them, and points where they wanted to give up. The funniest story of the podcast was a point where the other host, Julie, was at work. She had a meeting to attend, and was so excited for the rare opportunity to sit down. One of her coworkers told the person they were going to have the meeting with about Julie's challenge. The person was super excited about her challenge, and told her she could absolutely stand through the meeting! How disappointing. I am so excited to listen to more of the episodes. I think that this podcast would be a good one for anyone to listen to. It's not super technical, and is interesting, informative, but is also really fun!
Another podcast that was recommended to me was Developer Tea. By the title, you can see that this is also a podcast for people who work in web development. The cool thing about this podcast is that it's a short-form podcast, which I am not very familiar with. I usually listen to podcasts that are around an hour long or more. The concept of this one is to have a podcast that someone could listen to while taking a tea or coffee break. I listened to the first two episodes. The first one was basically an introduction to the podcast and its host, Jonathan Cutrell. The second episode is about focus. This is something that I struggle with sometimes. It's so easy to get distracted, especially at this point, when I am learning how to code. Focus is extremely important, in most of the things we do. A short discussion on focus, why it's important, and how to increase focus was really helpful for me. I learned a little, and it made me think about my habits. This is a podcast that I am really excited to keep listening to.
I hope that you guys try out some of these podcasts, it's awesome to support the people who make them, and learn things at the same time! Do you guys have any suggestions of podcasts I should try out? Let me know in the comments!


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Amy Sherden is a producer at ABC News 24.
It has been a long time coming but scientists are finally investigating the medicinal properties of a drug that's been used for millennia — marijuana.
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A solution to one of Asia's most mysterious sites, the Plain of Jars in Laos, could be just around the corner thanks to an upgrade in the archaeological tool kit.
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Researchers studying coral bleaching capture on video for the first time coral from the Great Barrier Reef convulsing before spewing out the algae that lives within it in response to heat stress.
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A leading Australian cosmologist says although he would love an alien mega structure to be behind the weirdness of star KIC 8462852, he has found variations in the data from the Kepler Space Telescope.
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Australia's ambassador to Turkey says he saw flames shooting up and engulfing vehicles when a car bomb exploded at a busy transport hub in Ankara, killing 37 people and injuring scores more.
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Straight Through Processing (STP)
Straight Through Processing (STP) enables the entire trade process for capital markets and payment transactions to be conducted electronically without the need for re-keying or manual intervention, subject to legal and regulatory restrictions. The concept has also been transferred into other asset classes including energy (oil, gas) trading.
Presently, the entire trade lifecycle, from initiation to settlement, is a complex labyrinth of manual processes, taking several days. STP is at least 'same-day' or faster, ideally minutes or even seconds. The goal is to minimise settlement risk for the execution of a trade and its settlement and clearing to occur simultaneously. However, for this to be achieved, multiple market participants must realise high levels of STP. In particular, transaction data would need to be made available on a just-in-time basis which is a considerably harder goal to achieve for the financial services community than the application of STP alone. After all, STP itself is merely an efficient use of computers for transaction processing.
Historically, STP solutions were needed to help financial markets firms move to one-day trade settlement of equity transactions, as well as to meet the global demand resulting from the explosive growth of online trading. Now the concepts of STP are applied to reduce systemic and operational risk and to improve certainty of settlement and minimize operational costs.
When fully realized, STP will provide asset managers, broker/dealers, custodians and other financial services players with tremendous benefits, including greatly shortened processing cycles, reduced settlement risk and lower operating costs. Some industry analysts believe that STP is not an achievable goal in the sense that firms are unlikely to find the cost/benefit to reach 100% automation. Instead they promote the idea of improving levels of internal STP within a firm while encouraging groups of firms to work together to improve the quality of the automation of transaction information between themselves, either bilaterally or as a community of users (external STP). Other analysts, however, believe that STP will be achieved with the emergence of business process interoperability.
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If you are reading this and are a resident of Ohio, you probably already know that in 2016 residents of your state voted to permit medical marijuana for people seeking relief from certain medical conditions.
Did you know that, as of January 2019, medical marijuana dispensaries were fully operational in many areas of the state? Some even offer a delivery service.
What Is Medical Cannabis?
Medical cannabis is marijuana recommended by a physician for certain purposes. It is available in different forms such as pills, edibles, and creams. And there are variations in the amount and types of marijuana compounds it includes. Some have THC, which includes the psychoactive effects associated with marijuana use, and some are CBD-based, which doesn't.
In Ohio, patients who are registered with the state for medical marijuana can purchase oils, tinctures, edibles, pills, patches, and more. Medical marijuana can also be vaporized, according to Ohio law, but not smoked.
Dispensaries in the state are all set up a little differently from each other. Do some research before deciding on one. Prices and quality can vary wildly as well. Some even allow you to sign up for reward programs that give you points or credit with every purchase.
What Else Does the Law Cover?
The Ohio medical marijuana law prohibits smoking cannabis or growing plants (even if just for yourself).
In order to legally consume medical marijuana, patients must apply to the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy for a registration card. Often, a visit to a physician who specializes in medical marijuana will include your doctor submitting the application on your behalf. The registration card is valid for one year.
Cardholders Access Dispensaries, Lose their Guns
The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is responsible for building a database of all medical marijuana registration cardholders and what each is permitted to purchase each month.
Patients using medical marijuana are not permitted to own any firearms, according to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. That's because marijuana is still technically classified as a schedule 1 narcotic.
And, even if you possess a state-issued card permitting you to use medicinal cannabis, if your workplace is anti-drug, there is no protection against being fired for treating a medical condition with marijuana.
In Ohio, you may qualify for medical marijuana if you have one of the 21 medical conditions listed by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cancer
- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
- Crohn's disease
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV-positive status
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Pain: severe, chronic, or intractable
- Parkinson's disease
- Sickle cell anemia
- Spinal cord injury
- Tourette's syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury
- Ulcerative colitis
If you believe you may qualify for medical marijuana use, contact Dr. David Zainey, one of the first medical cannabis physicians in Ohio at InteCare Medical Clinic by calling (937) 874-5766 or request an appointment now.


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Say 'I Do' to a Wedding on the Beach
Exchange vows on the beaches of Ocean City! Located steps from the Commander Hotel & Suites, your dream beach wedding can take place right in front of the hotel. Our property serves as a prime location for guests to stay during your wedding weekend. At the Commander, we offer group rates for 10 or more rooms to ensure your families receive the best rate available.
Plus, your guests will enjoy convenient access to the beach and boardwalk, as well as nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. The Commander Hotel & Suites can serve as an all-inclusive spot to say "I do."
Bring Your Groups to the Commander
Commander Hotel & Suites can accommodate groups of all sizes! Whether you're visiting Ocean City to celebrate a wedding, retreat, athletic event, bachelor/bachelorette getaway or class reunion, our staff can help coordinate every detail of your event. Your group will also receive the best available room rates and an extremely dedicated onsite coordinator.
With hospitality suites and shuttle services available upon request to the nearby Roland E. Powell Convention Center, you won't have to lift a finger! We'll handle everything from scheduling dinner reservations to planning golf outings and much more...no matter what your group needs, the Commander will deliver.


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Beautiful soft fluffy pillowy buns filled with a delicious velvety coconut milk egg custard, which can be eaten just steamed or steamed and fried. A stunning dim sum favourite that you can perfectly recreate at home!
I wanted to share something with you all that is very close to my heart, dim sum! It brought me and my hubbie together and to this day we still have our dim sum dates. It is my favourite food in the world and I can never tire of it, I mean how could you with all the gorgeous varieties! For a long time I would always just get the savoury dim sums and by the time we had finished everyone would be too full for dessert, and that says something as I cannot go to a restaurant and not order dessert at the end of a meal! But with dim sum there would be so many different little gorgeous bites that by the end there would be no room for anything sweet!
Now it was like a rite of passage in my family to take my children for their very first dim sum experience. We did a big hoo ha and lots of pictures were taken! Oh God, I have turned into one of those embarrassing parents! But what to do we really do love our dim sum that much! My son loved it straight away, and we loved our family dim sum dates but unfortunately my daughter is still going through a very picky phase and so we needed to try different things than what we usually order and so for the very first time we ordered fried custard buns. I didn't think that I could love dim sum anymore but oh my, it was love at first bite and now it is a firm favourite for us all. So much so that I had to try recreating them at home, as unfortunately all the Chinese restaurants near me only serve dim sum at lunch service and so we can not get our beloved custard buns as and when we please.
After a lot of experimenting I am so happy to share my custard buns recipe which is exactly like the ones we have at the restaurant but bigger! I of course have to make them bigger! They are just so moreishly delicious & really are little pillows of fluffy yumminess.
You can either have it just steamed so they are beautifully soft & fluffy or steamed & then flash fried so they are gorgeously crisp on the outside and then soft & fluffy on the inside (best of both worlds in my opinion) & the prize hidden in the centre is a delicate custard which has been made with coconut milk for added flavour & richness. With a cup of tea, and one of these Chinese donuts, as my kids like to call them, I am in heaven!
- Buns:
- 2 cups (260g) plain flour
- 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
- 4 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¾ cup (185ml) milk
- Oil for greasing hands
- Milk for smoothing out the buns
- Oil if you want fried custard buns
- Custard Filing:
- ½ cup (65g) wheat starch
- 2 ½ tbsp custard powder
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- ½ cup (125ml) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- Step 1 Make Buns: In the bowl of the stand mixer combine the flour, yeast, sugar and oil.
- Step 2 Using the dough hook attachment start to slowly beat the mixture whilst pouring in the milk. Let the mixture come together into a dough and then increase the speed and let the hook knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. Dough will be smooth and soft but not sticky.
- Step 3 Cover the bowl with a wet teacloth and leave to proof in a warm place, until the dough has doubled in size. It took my dough approximately an hour but it all depends on the temperature of your kitchen. It is really important not to overproof your dough.
- Step 4 Make Custard Filling: Whilst the dough is proofing make the custard filling. In a large pan, mix together the wheat starch, custard powder, cornflour, salt and coconut milk.
- Step 5 Over a medium low heat whisk the mixture until it is smooth, approximately 3 minutes.
- Step 6 Add in the butter and keep whisking until it has melted and is fully mixed into the mixture.
- Step 7 Reduce the heat to low and whilst whisking continuously slowly pour in the egg yolks. Keep whisking, as otherwise the eggs will scramble. Continuously whisk for at least 2 -3 minutes.
- Step 8 The mixture will start to thicken, keep mixing but less vigorously now with a spatula, until the mixture is thick enough to come together and completely come away from the pan when mixed with a spatula.
- Step 9 Allow to cool completely. Once cooled role the mixture into small balls (12 – 14) depending on the size of buns you want. Mixture should not be sticky and unrollable, but it does help to lightly grease your hands with oil to help with the rolling.
- Step 10 Leave the custard balls in the fridge until you are ready to assemble into buns.
- Step 11 Once the dough for the buns has doubled in size, attach the bowl back into the stand mixer and with a dough hook beat the dough again on medium for 10 minutes.
- Step 12 Cut out 12 -14 square pieces of baking paper large enough to hold a singe custard bun. Set aside.
- Step 13 Transfer the dough onto a work surface and divide into 12 – 14 equal sections. You should not need additional flour on the work surfaces to roll out the dough, but if it is slightly sticky use a little bit of flour.
- Step 14 Take one piece of dough and roll it into a sausage shape, and then fold the two ends into the centre. Repeat one more time. This is to help remove any bubbles in the dough so that you can get smooth buns. Make sure remaining dough sections are covered with a wet tea towel, so they do not dry out.
- Step 15 Roll the dough piece into a circle large enough to completely wrap around a custard ball.
- Step 16 Place a custard ball into the centre and gently bring all the edges in to seal and form a ball shape. Gently roll in your palms to make it smooth. Place on a piece of cut out baking paper.
- Step 17 Using the palms of both your hands gently push the sides of the bun so that it becomes taller and almost oval. This will help the bun to become nice and round once its proofed rather than spread out.
- Step 18 Lightly dip a finger in some milk and use it to smooth the top of the bun.
- Step 19 Place the bun in the steamer, cover with the lid and leave to proof until the bun has puffed up (not doubled in size – please do not overproof). It takes approximately 10 – 20 minutes (depending on the temperature of your kitchen).
- Step 20 Repeat until you have made all the buns. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your steamer.
- Step 21 Bring a pan of water to boil, place the steamer on top and on medium heat steam the buns for 15 minutes.
- Step 22 Once the 15 minutes are over, take the steamer of the pan but do not open the lid as all the excess water will drip onto the buns. Leave the lid on for 5 minutes and then remove and take the buns out of the steamer.
- Step 23 Eat whilst warm if you want steamed custard buns.
- Step 24 For Fried Custard Buns: Heat enough oil to fully cover a bun and on a high temperature place the just steamed buns into the oil. If the buns start forming bubbles, this means the oil is too hot. The buns will start to turn golden fairly quickly so keep an eye and as soon as it has become golden, remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. Eat whilst warm.
- Step 25 To Reheat: This only applies to the steamed custard buns. Resteam on a high heat for 10 minutes.
- Step 26 Enjoy x


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Zane Stafford reported to spring training with the Milwaukee Bear Claws hoping to catch on in the bullpen. The 35-year-old lefty underwent Tommy John surgery last season, and he was considered a long shot to make the team. After posting a 7.04 spring training ERA, Stafford realized that his playing days were over. His baseball career will continue, however, as the Bear Claws signed him to serve as their pitching coach.
"We really liked the way he worked with the younger fellas in camp," said Bear Claws manager Poss Horton. During spring training, Stafford helped reliever Stu Juens improve his pickoff move and taught starter Patrick McNorman a circle change-up. "Zane is a born teacher. He's forgotten more about pitching than most of us will ever know. Plus, he's a hell of a storyteller and he can hold his liquor. Basically, he's everything I'm looking for in a coach."
For his part, Stafford is grateful for the opportunity. "Obviously, it's not the ending I was hoping for," he told reporters. "But I'm just glad I'm still getting paid to put the uniform on. And I have a new audience to tell my old war stories to, which is great."
Stafford has traveled around extensively in his 15-year professional career. He played at every level of the minors, from Rookie to AAA, and in three different independent leagues. He has played in Japan, Italy, and Mexico, as well as winter ball in Venezuela and Puerto Rico. "My favorite song is 'I've Been Everywhere' by Johnny Cash, because it's the story of my life," Stafford said. "I swear, every city in that song, I've either played in it or ridden through it on a bus. I tell my family I'm a professional hobo."
Stafford said that his primary goal is to help Milwaukee's staff have a relaxed approach to the game. "Nobody ever thought their way or worried their way out of a slump," he said. "I want our guys to stay loose and roll with the punches." He stressed that he will also provide instructional guidance as appropriate. "When you've got a physical or mechanical issue, you need to put the reps in and fix it," Stafford said. "But often as not, when a guy's in a slump, it's mental, and doing reps won't fix you. If a guy's in a mental slump, I'll tell him to take a day off. Have a couple beers, maybe a margarita, get some sleep, and forget about the game. Come back the next day, and you're a whole new man."
Stafford is optimistic about the Bear Claws' chances this season. "I think we've got a hell of a staff," he told reporters. "And the lineup looks solid from top to bottom. This team knows how to work hard, how to fight when they need to, how to have a good time. I'm just glad to be along for the ride."


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Thank you for your dedication to Living Waters Camp in 2019, especially through the journey of the Lodge Addition project! We appreciate and are excited about all our dedicated campers and all the new ones we add each year!
Primetime Camp (50+) - June 10-14
Youth Camp - (grade 7 and up) - July 5-10
Kids Camp - July 12-16
CampLite - July 12-16
Family Camp - July 18-25
SAM Camp - July 31-Aug 3
Individual camp pages will be updated, including info about speakers, etc, over the next month.
**Please note that camper registrations, and reservations for lodging, campsites, etc. will not be taken until brochures can be made available to all - end of Jan/beginning of Feb 2020. Watch the website and Facebook starting in the new year for the exact date registration will open.


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The actual real life president of the United States of America told the Future Farmers of America Convention that the worst thing to happen in America yesterday was his hair got a bit wet.
Dystopian shit-stick Donald Trump was making a statement to reporters about the mass shooting at a Synagogue in Pittsburgh when the tragedy happened.
"It was really distressing." An eye witness who was caught up in the disaster told The Rochdale Herald.
"He was stood under the wing of Air Force One trotting out the usual pro-NRA we should buy more guns platitudes and how it was the fault of the victims for not wearing bullet proof vests when a bit of water dripped on him."
"I've been a reporter for decades and I've rarely seen a more tragic scene and I covered the release of Victoria Beckham's solo album."
"Trump's hair is pretty tragic at the best of times, when it's wet though. Christ knows how I'm going to get that image out of my mind. Did anybody else not know he's almost completely bald? I was pretty surprised to find out I can tell you."
Flights from Indianopolis have been grounded for the foreseeable future while emergency services in chemical warfare suits try to get hairspray residue off the tarmac.
"It's unclear when we might be able to use the airport again." A spokesman for FEMA told us.
"It looks like some of this stuff got between the wheels of Air Force One and the runway. We have no idea how we're going to free it."
About a dozen perfectly good human beings were shot at a Synagogue in Pittsburgh yesterday. Our hearts ache for their families and loved ones.


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Our guest this week is William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. He joined us to talk about two of their exhibits -- "Natural Wonder," featuring work by Bethany Carlson Coffin and Stephanie Sailer; and "New Surrealism," which shows the contemporary influence of the Surrealist movement through the work of seven regional artists. Weather dealyed the arrival of some works for these exhibits, but they should be complete by this weekend.
In February, the CAC is presenting a Vaudeville-style performance by The Pretty Things Peepshow. The acts range from sword-swallowing, to close-up magic, and a mind-reading dog. Butler talks about the revival of vaudeville and other turn-of-the century styles of entertainment in recent years. He thinks the Internet has had a role in allowing performers to find an audience for their work.
And this year, the CAC is rolling out a new artist membership program. It's a result of their recent union with the Central Illinois Artists Organization, and it combines many of the features of those groups' individual memberships. He says it will benefit both artists, and people in the community hoping to discove art.
"New Surrelaism" and "Natural Wonder" both continue through February. "The Pretty Things Peepshow" will be presented on Thursday, February 28th.


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LOS ANGELES — Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith has been charged with beating his sister's boyfriend last month, Los Angeles prosecutors said.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that Smith faces assault and battery charges.
The prosecutors said Smith, 30, beat the man and then stomped on his head in Pasadena, Calif., on July 4.
Smith previously played for the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith pleaded guilty in 2015 to a driving under the influence charge in Kansas City and was sentenced to two years of probation.
He is scheduled to be arraigned in Pasadena in September. If convicted, Smith would face up to seven years in prison.
It was not immediately clear if Smith had a lawyer who could comment on the allegations.


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A LATE strike from Rob Hughes saw Prestatyn Town secure a 2-1 Nathaniel MG Cup second round win at Cefn Druids.
The former Connah's Quay Nomads' squad member left it until the dying moments to put the Seasiders' into the next round, which will stand them in good stead ahead of their JD Cymru North opener at home to Guilsfield on Friday evening.
A scrappy opening to proceedings brought little in the way of opportunities for either side, but Town managed to take the lead on 13 minutes when veteran striker Ian Griffiths finished from close range after good work from ex-Druids forward Jack Kenny.
This was met by a strong response from Huw Griffiths' men, who almost got back on level terms soon after when defender Nathan Peate headed narrowly over, and another chance saw Hughes clear off the line during a dominant spell from the home side.
Town stopper Ryan Woods had to be alert to keep out the on-rushing Ramirez Howarth on 23 minutes, with Hughes forcing Michael Jones into a comfortable save from long range a minute later.
Howarth and John Owen both wasted good chances to level matters towards the end of the first period, but the Ancients' did manage to get themselves back on level terms after the break when a 25-yard strike from Ryan Kershaw found its way into the net on 72 minutes.
With the game heading for a stalemate, midfielder Hughes stepped up to drill home a free-kick on 86 minutes and give his side victory against JD Cymru Premier opposition.
The Seasiders' also boosted their squad this week with the signings of James Stead and Jon Rushton.


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NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA)
NVIDIA Corporation looked like it was going to have a strong day in the market. When the opening bell rang, the stock was actually trading well into the green. However, shortly after the bell, we started to see drastic declines, bringing the stock into the red. Below, we'll talk about what we're seeing in the market, why, and what we'll be watching for with regard to NVDA ahead.
What We're Seeing From NVDA
As mentioned above, NVIDIA looked like it was going to have a relatively strong day in the market today. Thanks to strong pre-market activity, the stock started the session well into the green. However, shortly after the opening bell rang, things quickly took a turn for the worst. The stock started diving, quickly making its way to the red. At the moment (9:40), NVDA is trading at $116.09 per share after a loss of $1.23 per share (1.05%) thus far today.
Why The Stock Is Falling
As always, as soon as we received a ping from one of our alert partners, the CNA Finance team started digging to see what was causing the movement. In the case of NVDA, it didn't take long to uncover the story. It seems as though the declines can be blamed on cautious comments coming out of one of the most trusted analyst firms in the business.
Early this morning, Citron Research released a report with regard to NVIDIA. In their report, the analyst firm outlined 6 concerns that they feel investors are discounting too heavily. As a result, they set a price target at $90 per share. Below is a snap shot of the note put out by Citron.
What We'll Be Watching Ahead
Moving forward, the CNA Finance team will be keeping a close eye on NVDA. In the short term, we'll be taking a dive into the claims made by Citron to see how valid these concerns really are. However, considering who Citron is, we would imagine that these are indeed real issues. Nonetheless, we'll be watching the news closely and bringing it to you as it breaks!
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We've lost a colleague and friend.
From Doug Phelps, Chairman, Environment America; President, The Public Interest Network:
I am sad to report that Ed Johnson, the president of Environment America and our national network of 29 state environmental groups, has passed.
Thirteen years ago, Ed was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer that accumulates in the bone marrow. The life expectancy for this cancer at that time was four years. Ed beat the odds in his fight with cancer, with the same grace and perseverance he displayed in his work with our organization.
Despite the toll taken by his disease and the treatments it required, Ed barely slowed down. He lost none of his passion for the causes he cared about, for the organization, for his job, for his beloved wife and partner Annie, for his boys, Augie and Louie, and for all his extended family and friends.
Ed became president of Environment America in 2017, just as the organization's action and advocacy were winning laws committing California and other states to 100 percent renewable or zero-carbon electricity; securing bans of single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam cups and containers in states including Maryland and Oregon; and taking the Trump administration to court for unlawful rollbacks of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and energy efficiency standards.
Ed's primary work for decades was as our network's director of outreach and citizen engagement. Over his 30-year career, he canvassed and ran citizen outreach programs in 19 states and Washington, D.C., helping to raise millions of dollars and recruit more than 5 million people to contribute money or take action for the environment and the public good.
Ed was a mentor to many of our staff, but he was also a friend. We loved Ed because he gave us everything he had -- even when he was sitting in a hospital room with an IV in his arm. And he brought humor to everything he did and a smile to everyone he met.
And Ed was the quintessential glass half-full guy. When he traveled cross country by car from Minnesota to Denver for our national board meetings just this past December (because his doctor advised him not to fly, think about that), he participated in every discussion, speaking up and contributing more actively than I'd ever seen him participate.
I couldn't help but think it was because he knew, this would be the last meeting or training he would ever get to attend. And I'll never forget his advice offered in a debate about the future of a struggling program: "Let's give it six more months, because what I've found in my life, is that things are never as bad as they might seem at the time." This from a guy who knew he had weeks, not months or years, to live.
If we ever need a reminder that remaining relentlessly positive is how people can beat the odds, whether in life or in defense of our environment, look no further than Ed Johnson.
He'll be missed for a long, long time.


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133: The Magic In Being The Kind Communicator with Elizabeth Barry
The Magic In Being The Kind Communicator with Elizabeth Barry
My guest is a business expert who knows how to navigate the important and intimate conversations that take place all throughout life. Her new book, The Kind Communicator, is a blueprint on how great leaders show up in the real world. As an executive coach who has helped thousands discover their true voice, she discovered her secret weapon, kindness. Graduating from UMass in 2000, she quickly found her calling and started her own business a few years ago. You're going to enjoy this conversation. Welcome, Elizabeth Barry, to the show.
Thank you very much. I'm very glad to be here with you.
One of the things that we do with all of our guests is we like to go back and start at the beginning. Maybe you could give us a little bit of background. How did you get into business?
It's such a wonderful thing to go back in time and think about how we started, how we got here. I was a sales director. I was breaking records as a salesman in the publishing industry, when publishing was still publishing. There were actual magazines at that point and I was traveling all around the United States. I worked for Dance Spirit Pointe Magazine. I was a dancer. I started out with my communication major in publishing and I was traveling. I was in Florida several times a year. I was in LA, North Carolina and I was meeting with all of these entrepreneurs and I was breaking down the walls between us. Instead of being a salesperson, I was becoming friendly with them. I walked out of their offices, I could sell them thousands of dollars' worth of advertising and we ended up getting scotches. We ended up talking about our love for Jim Morrison. We ended up going to different shows and things like that. I started loving those relationships, but I realized after a while that in that time, websites weren't big yet.
It was 2004, 2005. The people that I was selling thousands of dollars' worth of ads, they were small business owners and the ads weren't that great that they put into my magazine. In fact, they didn't portray their brands as I saw them as sitting next to that doesn't sound one-on-one. Some of them didn't have websites. I realized after that I was doing a disservice to them. There was one point or another after I was in business in the corporate world for a few years, that I decided to leave and start my own business. I left my job and within twelve days, I started Elizabeth Berry and Associates. I was the first strategic marketing firm for dance. I started to talk to the people that I used to sell advertising to and said, "Let me be your marketing coach, let me help you brand your business." I had twelve clients within the first couple of months and I was often running.
Did you actually line up clients before you quit?
I didn't. There's a point also in Corporate America, I was an energetic woman in New York City and there was a point where I was superseding my goals. I was breaking all these records and the female bosses that were above me that used to high five me and cheer me on, "Go, Elizabeth," starting to feel a little bit jealous. I didn't understand it then because I was 24, 25 years old. I didn't really get it. As I became a woman in my 30s, I recognize that it was jealousy and I decided to just leave. I left, twelve days later there I was and it started getting its feet from there.
What I have discovered, it's through my own experience and through these interviews with over 150 people, that it's generally something, there's some push, there's some moment in time, there's this cognitive dissonance that occurs in one's life that almost pushes us into building our own company. What was that moment for you?
It was the moment when I was traveling and sitting down with the souls of the business owners. I started to feel this irk. This little uncomfortable feeling in my stomach that made me think that I wasn't doing something right. The tipping point for me was that I was staring at these beautiful business owners who I grew up in a family when my father was a self-made. I'm actually looking at the Colgate clock in Jersey City and he built that with his hands years ago. I grew up in that small business atmosphere. I knew that these people were using their own money. They weren't Corporate America where they had thousands of dollars. It was through the eyes, souls and the actual wisdom sharing one-on-one with those business owners that propelled me to say, "I'm going to help you instead of selling you something."There's that voice that comes up in all of us at one point or another that says you got to do something. Click To Tweet
It's that moment where you realized that there was a disconnect between what you were selling and what the intended goal of your service was. That's what propelled you into this place. That sounds so incredible. It's not uncommon. There's that voice that comes up in all of us at one point or another that says you got to do something. It sounds like for you it must have been pretty loud.
It was loud. I've been in business for almost twenty years. I feel it's still there because there's a vulnerability. I coach entrepreneurs and executives. I base my distinctive value in vulnerability and going beyond ego. Understanding compassion, kindness, empathy, leadership and all of those different things that one would think is pooh-pooh. When you have all of those qualities, you're a good person and you show that to other people, then you can make more money than being the cold, ferocious, demanding and forceful leader. I definitely believe that that's where my path started and it's going to continue from there.
I'm sure it will. Let's talk about this leader that was your model for writing your book. The reason I wanted to talk about this individual, the prototype, avatar is because all throughout my life, I've either been a leader or worked with leaders. They literally are one or the other. They're either the gruff, mean type. I worked with some very famous people who acted that way towards their employees. I asked them why and their answer was because, listen, "Compared to Jack Welsh, I'm a sweetheart. Don't make it sound like I'm doing a bad thing." I'm trying to say, "No, you're not doing a bad thing but people won't respect you if you're mean to them." In most cases, that message was lost. That's okay because again, as a coach, as a consultant, I have many different clients. I don't have to be with an individual who's like that. I do at the stage in my life, I do get to choose my clients. I like to be and work with people who are kind and people who are nice. Tell me where this moment comes about, when you're working with a leader and the light goes on. Through your coaching can change the way they act. Explain how that works.
It's in the reaction versus the response. When I'm coaching individuals, they're at this place where they're the reactor, they're the jerk. They're the one reacting to situations where maybe their CEOs, their bosses, their clients or their colleagues are acting manipulative. People in Corporate America, people in meetings, they throw each other under the bus. The moment that I get to sit down and this is such a beautiful experience. The time that I coach my clients is anywhere from six to nine months plus the second year. It's through those times that we talk through the reaction versus the response. We are able to uncover the triggers and the patterns that are happening because of these demanding, forceful and manipulative people that throw you under the bus. I teach my clients to breath. I teach my clients to smile and say thank you and they learn that they can't control others.
What happens is the coaching comes into play in that moment that you asked about, is that they realize that they don't want to control the other people anymore, whereas they used to want to control them by reacting to them. All they're doing is just providing this negative energy, this stress that crinkles the neck and makes you need to go get a massage the next day or a glass of wine immediately after work. I love a glass of wine after work but it's after a good day. It's that reaction versus the response and the humbling, the awkwardness, embarrassment, shame and the guilt. That's where my vulnerability training comes in. I was once the reactor. I was once the one throwing my hand on the desk, walking out or saying things that flew out of my mouth. I have this ability to make people feel comfortable about the embarrassment of their flaws and weaknesses.
That's a great quality to have in it. It's also very helpful to someone who needs of the mirror. You're basically acting as a mirror. You hold space for your clients and show them what it's like to be with them. Most of the time when you do your job, they realize they don't like it and they want to be different because you're inspiring them to do so. Let's get into the book, tell me the name of your book.
Explain to me what the purpose and goal of the book was.
Kind communication is empathy and compassionate leadership skills. I wrote it over the course of three and a half months. As a coach and a consultant also was the co-owner of a Pilates studio. In addition to all of these years being a B2B expert working from home, I ended up taking on an additional responsibility within the health and wellness fields. Helping a client of mine out and investing into her Pilates studio. There were a few times where I was behind the desk. I was now in a B2C environment and I said, "Wow." I never got that because I was able to choose my clients and my clients were awesome. They were business owners. We got business done, we're on the phone, we went to conferences and we had a good time but I was dealing with the customer, the B2C world. I was wowed and shocked at how customers speak to people of authority that own a business. What I was stepped into was a little bit of a mess to help a client out.
I realized that the way that people were speaking to me was demeaning. They were entitled, they were demanding, they wanted this and they wanted it and they wanted it this way or else. Over the amount of time where I didn't understand that because I'd never experienced it, I learned how to shift their communication towards me by telling them how I wanted them to speak to me or else they wouldn't get what they wanted. I did it in a kind way and I was like, "How am I going to put that into words? How am I going to teach that?" I ended up writing The Kind Communicator because I was understanding that I was able to shift a client-base of over 4,000 clients to speak differently and be grateful. Ask with gratitude and ask within trepidation rather than demand what they needed or wanted. It was miraculous how it all happened. It was like a Rubik's cube. You have to shift it a little bit. That was one of the impetus over the summer writing the book.Life hands you exactly the experiences you need to accomplish your goal. Click To Tweet
Life hands you exactly the experiences you need to accomplish your goal. That's what happened to you, which is beautiful. I want to tell you a story about a guy named Alan Singer. When I was building my software company, we had a policy that there was no such thing as an upset customer or a dissatisfied customer. There was zero tolerance for an upset or dissatisfied customer. When someone in customer service gets somebody who would not listen to reason, they were instructed to transfer that call to Alan Singer. Alan would take care of them. What ended up happening is that every so often I would look at my phone. The red light like the bat phone would go with light up because I was Alan Singer. I pick-up the phone, my goal was to turn every person who was disgruntled, upset, angry and dissatisfied into an ambassador for my products and company. That was the goal of every call.
What ended up happening, I'm going to say dozens and dozens over the course of the years I operated the company, there were several and we turned each one of them into a raving fan. We did it with kindness. What's interesting about it is that I wanted to do it from a position of non-authority. I wanted to understand the process of what it took to turn somebody around so that I can duplicate it and bring it into my customer service division. What would end up happening is somebody would call and the first thing I would do is I completely empathize with them. Which is again is one of the steps in your process. Once I empathize with them and got them to the point where we're now at the same tone level, I'm going to start raising their tone by understanding what they wanted, what they needed. Most of the time, I'm going to refund their money. I'm going to give them a complimentary year of service and have them keep the product that they bought anyway. By the end of the call, they're asking me what they could do to help. This process of kindness, of empathy in business is magic. I applaud you for taking this into the world and sharing it.
I have to say, I use that word magic all the time. It is magic when you put it to good use. When you use your words wisely, you use your words effectively to get to the hearts and minds of people because that's all they want. They want to be listened to. We all want to be listened to. We want that connection rather than the separateness and the division of who we are. Kindness is listening to someone rant and rave or listening to someone when they need something.
It turns out that we could actually take this one step further. Yes, it's great to be kind and it's great to be empathetic but we once we step this up one level to admiration, well that's the universal solvent. That will fix about any problem. It's very funny too because if you watch the political scene, once you get to admiration, the game changes completely. I believe it's a level above empathy. Now, you are not only understanding the person but literally admiring them for being who they are and what they do. That has been magic for me in my life.
The vulnerability of owning your weakness, owning your strengths. What you said that Alan Singer did has allowed them to own their weakness, that they might have yelled at you, they might have been angry with you, but you were able to turn them around. Shift them like that, one click of a Rubik's cube and become that advocate, become the promoter for your brand and asking how they can help. At that point, you can definitely admire somebody for that. That's the whole key to business coaching. A lot of people have this in trepidation. They have this scared moment where they don't want to call someone to call it and get a business coach.
They have this fear and fear holds us back. The opposite of fear is love. Once we learn that we can have this admiration for us, for ourselves and for others then that opens the door up to a whole realm of stuff that we didn't get in school. My clients call it business therapy. When they talk to me, it's conversational leadership. It's business therapy. It's not going from a book, I didn't go to a certification course and learn something. This is pure years of being a marketing consultant, doing marketing and branding. At the end of the day, being their coach and their consultant, taking them through a brand launch or a rebrand. I shifted the tables to be a coach and a consultant and I just happen to be an awesome marketer and brander as well.
Elizabeth, maybe I should send you a copy of my book, Power Tribes, which will tell you and teach you how to take what you do and turn it into a certification program, so other coaches can learn from you.
I was checking that out. I had my eye on it. I would absolutely love that.
Let's get into the nuts and bolts of exactly how you teach people this skill. Let's say that I'm your new client and I want to work with you, help us out by showing us exactly what the steps are.
The steps are simple, it's solving a problem. When you call a business coach or a consultant and you come to the table with a problem, your brand rebranded and you feel stuck. You don't know how to get from one step to the other. You're lost in your own business space. The first step is understanding what the obstacle is. The second step would be getting through that feeling of unstuck, which is I would call it maybe admiration phase. This allowing, this being, this shaking it off phase. I feel like when you have an obstacle and you have a problem, our shoulders are so thick with the layers of that obstacle. The stress and all of the worry that has hindered us until we had gotten to a place of getting to that business coach. That it isn't until we shake all of that off that we can actually go through the next steps of those phases. Step number one, we understand what the obstacle is. Step number two, we get to know each other a little bit better and we get to feel good about the end cause.
Step number three would be working through the problem. It's having what I call is conversational leadership training. My process is very conversational. It's very real. It's very raw. We were talking about the fact that I wrote a book on The Kind Communicator. I'm a very nice person but I am a tough business coach. I've curated several TEDx events. I hold people accountable in quite some way. The next step would be calling people out on what they need to be held accountable for. That's where that vulnerability training starts to enter in, where we understand what our weaknesses are and where we got to that place of that stuck-ness in the first place. After that, we start to understand it and it's not me. You said this yourself through your training and on your website is that we're not magicians, we're not the Oz behind the curtain. I am an Oz behind the curtain because I like to put my clients in the forefront, but our clients work through their problems and work those obstacles.
It's our job coming back to that listening, is to listen to them because we both solve the problem together through that conversational discussion and that leadership training that happens consistently. Each and every week there is that phone call and the dialogue that builds onto the growth. We continue to work through there. It's the empowerment, the confidence building and the being held accountable. I have been calling it an ED, follow up, you could probably help me by giving it a name but I have a written follow-up, executive summary that I sent to my clients thereafter each call. It's a personal way that I allow them to know that I heard them loud and clear. When people get coached, they get back into their busy schedules. I'm coaching people who are running multimillion-dollar ad agencies, marketing agencies or working in marketing and sales and they forget all the little things. I send a follow up that allows them to know that I heard them, but it's very personally written. They're calling it themselves like it's a chapter in their leadership book. That's my process and that's what I've created to help my clients in my own fashion.
Step one is understand the obstacle and the problem and then build a relationship with this particular individual or client. Step three is work through the problem, understand what the solutions look like, your third party, your objective, you'll see things they don't. Number four is come up with a plan and get them to understand it and then agree with that plan. Step five, use empathy to hold them accountable and then step six, use that accountability to help build confidence and then finally follow up. Does that summarize it pretty well?
Yeah, that's beautiful.
When I work with my clients, the ones about the same thing you do but I have a visual tool that I use with every session. I actually build a mind map for my clients as I work with them. I don't think I do the same work that you do. Most of the time, what I'm doing is I'm working with people's entire marketing structure and sales structure. All of the different channels, all of the pricing issues and all the things related to their business and growth. There are a lot of moving parts. For me, the mind map makes it so easy to see where we were last and what we need to do this week, as we get through the coaching process. That follow-up that you do sounds exactly perfect.Kindness could change the world. Click To Tweet
It's been a blessing and it also allows me to know that my job has been done because they normally respond with something terrific. It made their day or made an impact, it's exactly what they wanted to hear. It's my own personal process but I'm always looking to evolve, expand and learn from people like you to continue on my path of growth and mastery. I appreciate you asking that question.
We're all on that path together and we learn from each other. Frankly, the reason I love this doing the show so much is because of being able to connect with business geniuses like yourself and learn from you as I do with every guest. The next part of this show is all about going a little bit deeper when it comes to you. One of the questions I like to ask helps the audience better understand what you care about, what you think about and maybe even where you come from. Who, in all of space and time, would you like to have one hour to enjoy a walk in the park, a quick lunch or an intense conversation with?
My answer to that would be the people who built The Freedom Tower. My reason why is that I'm a documentary buff. I haven't had a television in over twenty years. I learn, I read, I love the behind the scenes. I love hearing about people who build things or make things. I don't know if you've been up in the new Freedom Tower. I was amazed at the ride up and how they transformed The Freedom Tower and made it something special and memorable. I remember crying and recognizing the journey that they created for the next generation to experience World Trade Center. I honor them and I want to thank them for building something upon a tragedy and the aftermath. The sheer brilliance of it warms my heart.
We might be able to find the architect and put you two together. Would that be of interest?
That would be amazing. I knew someone who knew one of the builders or welders and I was trying to get him to speak at one of my TEDx events, but he was not the speaker type. If you can find any of that guy, I would love to sit down with him.
I've put some incredible meetings together. Let's see what we can do, no promises but I've been able to arrange a couple of these for folks. I'll give it a shot, how's that?
That would be absolutely amazing.
Elizabeth, tell me what it is that you have as a special gift for our audience?
My special gift is a complimentary 30-minute consulting or coaching session with me, Elizabeth Barry.
In order to get your free 30-minute personal one-on-one session with Elizabeth Barry, all you have to do is send an email to request your free session. What I'm going to ask you to do before you mail Elizabeth is to please include enough information so that she can get an idea of who you are and what you're doing so you don't have to waste your precious 30 minutes bringing her up to speed. Tell her what you do. Share your website. If you're having a problem or an issue, share that too. I have a feeling you are going to love your time with Elizabeth.Kindness is listening to someone rant and rave or listening to someone when they need something. Click To Tweet
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Now, we get to the grand finale, the change the world question. What is it that you are doing or would like to do that truly has a potential to literally change the world?
I'm answering that question with the idea of kindness and it's simply because I've been in corporate situations, I've been in small businesses where people aren't getting along. There are a lot of unhappy people sitting behind cubicles, sitting behind closed doors and offices. I believe that if I can go into office spaces and do a kindness workshop, bring the idea of kindness, compassionate leadership to the sales teams, to marketing teams and to any employees and their CEOs that we can all become kinder communicators to each other. It will then equate to profits and revolving doors no more and people loving their jobs. We get to love our jobs because we're entrepreneurs, but sometimes people in Corporate America or small businesses, they get a paycheck. They have to go nine to five. They don't necessarily love their jobs when they have to deal with those things. I'd like to change world in that aspect.
What a great mission, Elizabeth. Anything I can do to help you, count me in.
I would love that. We'll talk about that over the glass of scotch.
Thank you so much for spending time with me and with our audience, who I hope got as much out of this conversation as I did.
Thank you so much, Mitch.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- The Kind Communicator
- Elizabeth Barry
- Power Tribes
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- www.ElizabethBarryConsulting.com
- [email protected]
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