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Finding ourselves in the midst of a land or mud slide is not something we typically visualize happening to such a degree that we plan for a scheduled occurrence, ... unless we work or resided in risky areas prone to such an event. Some regions are certainly self explanatory and reveal their potential characteristics by what we see as obvious or higher risk for human habitation. These are geographical areas that have experienced the same or consistent type events over time and have become known for those characteristics such as with earthquakes or tornado's. Despite the obvious intricacies associated with risky areas people still choose to reside or work within them. Land and mud slides are not limited to the obvious. Additional characteristics which are not as apparent and hidden from view often cause devastating and unexpected surprises. Characteristics as such can cause sink holes large enough to swallow homes and buildings. Land and mud slides have claimed many miles of populated coast line, mountainous regions with towns and low lying areas expectant of overrun from an event occurring in higher regions. As long as the ground moves beneath our feet and water flows from above or below many regions on planet Earth are subject to anomalous adjustments known as land slides and sink holes.
The following is intended to present the severity, cause & effects associated with land and mud slides and to provide historical events which validate unsuspected or catastrophic results.
What is a land or mud slide?
A landslide, also known as a landslip, is a geological phenomenon that includes a wide range of ground movements, such as rockfalls, deep failure of slopes, and shallow debris flows. Landslides can occur in offshore, coastal and onshore environments. Although the action of gravity is the primary driving force for a landslide to occur, there are other contributing factors affecting the original slope stability. Typically, pre-conditional factors build up specific sub-surface conditions that make the area/slope prone to failure, whereas the actual landslide often requires a trigger before being released.
A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land. Landslides are caused by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes, or other factors that make the slope unstable. Geologists, scientists who study the physical formations of the Earth, sometimes describe landslides as one type of mass wasting. A mass wasting is any downward movement in which the Earth's surface is worn away. Other types of mass wasting include rockfalls and the flow of shore deposits called alluvium. Near populated areas, landslides present major hazards to people and property. Landslides cause an estimated 25 to 50 deaths and $3.5 billion in damage each year in the United States.
What are causes for a land or mud slide?
Landslides occur when the stability of the slope changes from a stable to an unstable condition. A change in the stability of a slope can be caused by a number of factors, acting together or alone. Natural causes of landslides include:
⇒ Groundwater (pore water) pressure acting to destabilize the slope.
⇒ Loss or absence of vertical vegetative structure, soil nutrients, and soil structure .
⇒ Erosion of the toe of a slope by rivers or ocean waves.
⇒ Weakening of a slope through saturation by snow melt, glaciers melting, or heavy rains.
⇒ Earthquakes adding loads to barely stable slope.
⇒ Earthquake-caused liquefaction destabilizing slopes.
Landslides can be aggravated by human activities, .... such as
⇒ Deforestation, cultivation and construction, which destabilize the already fragile slopes.
⇒ Vibrations from machinery or traffic.
⇒ Earthwork which alters the shape of a slope, or which imposes new loads on an existing slope.
⇒ In shallow soils, the removal of deep-rooted vegetation that binds colluvium to bedrock.
⇒ Construction, agricultural or forestry activities (logging) which change the amount of water which infiltrates the soil.
Types of landslide
The term "landslide" describes a wide variety of processes that result in the downward and outward movement of slope-forming materials including rock, soil, artificial fill, or a combination of these. The materials may move by falling, toppling, sliding, spreading, or flowing. Figure 1 shows a graphic illustration of a landslide, with the commonly accepted terminology describing its features.
The various types of landslides can be differentiated by the kinds of material involved and the mode of movement. A classification system based on these parameters is shown in Figure 2. Other classification systems incorporate additional variables, such as the rate of movement and the water, air, or ice content of the landslide material.
Although landslides are primarily associated with mountainous regions, they can also occur in areas of generally low relief. In low-relief areas, landslides occur as cut-and-fill failures (roadway and building excavations), river bluff failures, lateral spreading landslides, collapse of mine-waste piles (especially coal), and a wide variety of slope failures associated with quarries and open-pit mines. The most common types of landslides are described as follows.
Although many types of mass movements are included in the general term "landslide," the more restrictive use of the term refers only to mass movements, where there is a distinct zone of weakness that separates the slide material from more stable underlying material. The two major types of slides are rotational slides and translational slides.
Rotational slide
This is a slide in which the surface of rupture is curved concavely upward and the slide movement is roughly rotational about an axis that is parallel to the ground surface and transverse across the slide.
Translational slide
In this type of slide, the landslide mass moves along a roughly planar surface with little rotation or backward tilting (Figure 3B). A block slide is a translational slide in which the moving mass consists of a single unit or a few closely related units that move down-slope as a relatively coherent mass.
Falls are abrupt movements of masses of geologic materials, such as rocks and boulders, that become detached from steep slopes or cliffs. Separation occurs along discontinuities such as fractures, joints, and bedding planes, and movement occurs by free-fall, bouncing, and rolling. Falls are strongly influenced by gravity, mechanical weathering, and the presence of interstitial water.
Toppling failures are distinguished by the forward rotation of a unit or units about some pivotal point, below or low in the unit, under the actions of gravity and forces exerted by adjacent units or by fluids in cracks.
There are five basic categories of flows that differ from one another in fundamental ways.
Debris flow, Debris avalanche, Earthflow, Mudflow & Creep
Debris flow
A debris flow is a form of rapid mass movement in which a combination of loose soil, rock, organic matter, air, and water mobilize as a slurry that flows down-slope. Debris flows include <50% fines. Debris flows are commonly caused by intense surface-water flow, due to heavy precipitation or rapid snow-melt, that erodes and mobilizes loose soil or rock on steep slopes. Debris flows also commonly mobilize from other types of landslides that occur on steep slopes, are nearly saturated, and consist of a large proportion of silt- and sand-sized material. Debris-flow source areas are often associated with steep gullies, and debris-flow deposits are usually indicated by the presence of debris fans at the mouths of gullies. Fires that denude slopes of vegetation intensify the susceptibility of slopes to debris flows.
Debris avalanche
This is a variety of very rapid to extremely rapid debris flow.
Earth-flows have a characteristic "hourglass" shape (Figure 3H). The slope material liquefies and runs out, forming a bowl or depression at the head. The flow itself is elongate and usually occurs in fine-grained materials or clay-bearing rocks on moderate slopes and under saturated conditions. However, dry flows of granular material are also possible.
A mud-flow is an earth-flow consisting of material that is wet enough to flow rapidly and that contains at least 50 percent sand-, silt-, and clay-sized particles. In some instances, for example in many newspaper reports, mud-flows and debris flows are commonly referred to as "mudslides."
Creep is the imperceptibly slow, steady, downward movement of slope-forming soil or rock. Movement is caused by shear stress sufficient to produce permanent deformation, but too small to produce shear failure. There are generally three types of creep: (1) seasonal, where movement is within the depth of soil affected by seasonal changes in soil moisture and soil temperature; (2) continuous, where shear stress continuously exceeds the strength of the material; and (3) progressive, where slopes are reaching the point of failure as other types of mass movements. Creep is indicated by curved tree trunks, bent fences or retaining walls, tilted poles or fences, and small soil ripples or ridges.
Lateral spreads
Damage due to lateral spreads caused by the 2001 Nisqually, WA Earthquake. The length of the damage is approximately 75 feet (225 m). Photo by National Science investigation team.
Lateral spreads are distinctive because they usually occur on very gentle slopes or flat terrain. The dominant mode of movement is lateral extension accompanied by shear or tensile fractures. The failure is caused by liquefaction, the process whereby saturated, loose, cohesionless sediments (usually sands and silts) are transformed from a solid into a liquefied state. Failure is usually triggered by rapid ground motion, such as that experienced during an earthquake, but can also be artificially induced. When coherent material, either bedrock or soil, rests on materials that liquefy, the upper units may undergo fracturing and extension and may then subside, translate, rotate, disintegrate, or liquefy and flow. Lateral spreading in fine-grained materials on shallow slopes is usually progressive. The failure starts suddenly in a small area and spreads rapidly. Often the initial failure is a slump, but in some materials movement occurs for no apparent reason. Combination of two or more of the above types is known as a complex landslide.
Land slides in history
This list of landslides is a list of notable landslides and mud-flows divided into sections by date and type. This list is very incomplete as there is no central catalog for landslides, although some for individual countries/areas do exist. Volumes of landslides are recorded in the scientific literature using cubic kilometers (km3) for the largest and millions of cubic meters (normally given the non-standard shortening of MCM) for most events.
See a list of land and mud slides here
Landslide Photo Collections
Landslide Events
Sink holes
A sinkhole, also known as a cenote, sink, sink-hole, shake-hole, swallet, swallow hole, or doline (the different terms for sinkholes are often used interchangeably), is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. Some are caused by karst processes—for example, the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks or suffosion processes. Sinkholes may vary in size from 1 to 600 m (3.3 to 2,000 ft) both in diameter and depth, and vary in form from soil-lined bowls to bedrock-edged chasms. Sinkholes may be formed gradually or suddenly, and are found worldwide. On 2 July 2015, scientists reported that active pits, related to sinkhole collapses and possibly associated with outbursts, have been found on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko by the Rosetta space probe.
Natural processes
Sinkholes may capture surface drainage from running or standing water, but may also form in high and dry places in specific locations.
The formation of sinkholes involves natural processes of erosion or gradual removal of slightly soluble bedrock (such as limestone) by percolating water, the collapse of a cave roof, or a lowering of the water table. Sinkholes often form through the process of suffosion. For example, groundwater may dissolve the carbonate cement holding the sandstone particles together and then carry away the lax particles, gradually forming a void.
Occasionally a sinkhole may exhibit a visible opening into a cave below. In the case of exceptionally large sinkholes, such as the Minyé sinkhole in Papua New Guinea or Cedar Sink at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, an underground stream or river may be visible across its bottom flowing from one side to the other.
Sinkholes are common where the rock below the land surface is limestone or other carbonate rock, salt beds, or in other rocks, such as gypsum, that can be dissolved naturally by circulating ground water. Sinkholes also occur in sandstone and quartzite terrains.
As the rock dissolves, spaces and caverns develop underground. These sinkholes can be dramatic, because the surface land usually stays intact until there is not enough support. Then, a sudden collapse of the land surface can occur.
Artificial processes
Sinkholes also form from human activity, such as the collapse of abandoned mines and salt cavern storage in salt domes in places like Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. More commonly, sinkholes occur in urban areas due to water main breaks or sewer collapses when old pipes give way. They can also occur from the over-pumping and extraction of groundwater and subsurface fluids. Sinkholes can also form when natural water-drainage patterns are changed and new water-diversion systems are developed. Some sinkholes form when the land surface is changed, such as when industrial and runoff-storage ponds are created; the substantial weight of the new material can trigger an underground collapse of supporting material, thus causing a sinkhole.
Final note
As the earth changes with the passing of time it is inevitable for people to see and/or experience the effects within our life time, ... some more others depending on which cycle the earth may be in. It is also inevitable that societal communities can be impacted by such effects where hindering routine daily life is likely. Being self reliant and prepared for any type of calamity is simple advantageous and conducive for surviving.
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The Gibson Acoustic Southern Jumbo Mystic pays homage to Gibson's Workhorse J-45, first introduced in 1942. This round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar delivers the full, balanced sound, exceptional midrange, and robust projection that the J-45 is famous for. Handcrafted with a premium Sitka spruce top, the Mystic gives you all that tonal richness, plus enhanced bass response, courtesy of the Mystic rosewood back and sides. And to faithfully deliver that incredible tone when you're plugged in onstage, the Mystic is fitted with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics. The rosewood fingerboard is enhanced with hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl parallelograms for the traditional Southern Jumbo look. The Gibson Acoustic Southern Jumbo Mystic is a limited edition of only 65 instruments, so you'd better reserve your piece of Gibson history while you can!
Gibson Acoustic Southern Jumbo Mystic
- Premium tonewoods
- Under the hood
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Under the hood
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the projection. The Southern Jumbo Mystic features a variation of Gibson's X-bracing pattern situated behind the soundhole, with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and scalloped tall and thin braces for the top, all bonded with hot hide glue. This legendary bracing design - exactly as it appeared in the first J-45 in 1942 - delivers a balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm mids, and clear, crisp highs. When pushed for more volume, the Southern Jumbo Mystic compresses naturally, which helps it blend nicely with any accompaniment.
LR Baggs Element VTC electronics
Gibson Acoustic equipped the Southern Jumbo Mystic with LR Baggs's popular Element VTC Active Acoustic Pickup System, which features a low-profile undersaddle transducer that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp that features an unobtrusive, removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the Element VTC is a tremendous performer. AudioBuy.com.au Australia acoustic-electric guitarists love this system. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar and improve the sensitivity of the transducer. This provides for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. The Element VTC works with a standard 9-volt battery, which is housed inside the guitar in LR Baggs's new Battery Bagg.
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Finding Nemo is the latest Disney movie to be retrieved from the vaults and given a 3D rerelease. Although the conversion was unnecessary, as it has been for most of Disney's rereleases over the past year, it still benefits greatly from the process. I believe there are two reasons for this. One is that, even after the passage of nine years, it remains the most beautiful-looking of the Disney/Pixar lineup. There's nary a moment in any of its 100 minutes when the screen isn't awash in bright colors and highly detailed computer renderings, ranging from the believable underwater flora and fauna to the large assortment of sea characters. The latter are clearly of a heightened reality – their eyes are a little too big, their faces express very human emotions, and of course, they can talk – and yet they're also given uncannily convincing textures, from their scaly skins to their tissue paper-thin fins.
The other reason is that the 3D process simply works better when the visuals are submersed in water (even if said water happened to be digitally simulated). I haven't quite figured out why this is, although I do have a theory, one that applies to all movies that involve underwater footage. I think it has to do with the fact that, unlike air, even the clearest water has a certain degree of murk to it. Murk translates as texture on a theater screen, and texture is much more visible if the film is in 3D. You don't merely see fish swimming into your field of vision; you see the fish surrounded by a slight haze with particles floating in it, sometimes far away from the camera while at other times close to it. It's not as immersive as films like Hugo or Avatar – it is, after all, a post-conversion 3D film – but it certainly is more prominent than it has been for most of the other Disney rereleases.
The one notable exception is Beauty and the Beast, which truly was a sight to behold during its limited released this past January. However, the 3D was prominent in a way quite different from Finding Nemo. That's because the conversion was applied to images that, for the most part, began life as 2D animation cels; because the characters and backgrounds were rendered with pencils, ink, and paint, they came across less like dimensional beings and more like theater flats. It gave the film a wonderfully dreamlike storybook quality. In the case of Finding Nemo, the characters and settings were created on a computer. They were therefore intended, even with a 2D projection, to appear as if they had depth. It isn't quite as storybook-like to bring computerized characters into the third dimension. But then again, Finding Nemo wasn't supposed to look like a storybook.
But the decision to see Finding Nemo 3D should not be based on the addition of an extra dimension, which will set you back a few extra bucks at the box office and isn't always reliable. It should be based on the movie itself. It's just as much of a winner now as it was in 2003, the graceful visuals, the charming plot, and the memorable characters accessible to the entire family and not just really young children. It hits all the emotional marks; we cringe at the tragedy Marlin the clownfish (voiced by Albert Brooks) losing his wife and all but one of his eggs to a voracious barracuda, we smile at the absentminded antics of his companion, Dory the regal tang (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), we laugh at the ludicrous idea of sharks forming an anonymous society of recovering fish eaters, and our hearts melt as Marlin journeys to find his son, Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould), who was kidnapped by a scuba diver and now swims in an aquarium in a Sydney dental office.
Since there's no need to describe the plot in detail, given the fact that we all pretty much know it by now, I'll wrap things up with a few random observances. Let me start with the seagulls, who still crack me up despite the fact that I've seen this movie several times now. They all fulfill their duty as hilarious, scene-stealing incidental characters, a must for an animated film. As they bob their heads and disharmoniously chant, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" we sense that director/co-writer Andrew Stanton understands real seagulls all too well. If you've ever fed one – or, more likely, a whole group of them – at a beach or pier, then you know what I'm talking about. I swear, you've never seen animals work so hard at being so greedy. These characters belong on the same shelf as the minions from Despicable Me, the pigeons from Bolt, the dogs from Up, and even some of the cats from Puss in Boots.
Currently, the last two films on Disney's 3D rerelease roster are Monsters, Inc., due this December, and The Little Mermaid, due this time next year. Is it safe to assume that other beloved films will eventually be added to the list? It's hard to say. But considering that many of their new releases are given the 3D treatment, I think it's a distinct possibility. Having grown up on these films, I'll be the first to admit that seeing them again on the big screen is a great deal of fun. However, they have yet to convince me that a 3D conversion makes it essential viewing. Yes, it worked well for Beauty and the Beast and Finding Nemo, but that doesn't mean I would have enjoyed them any less had they been rereleased in standard 2D. These movies are by and large animated masterpieces, meaning there isn't much that can be done to improve them. Don't see Finding Nemo only because it's in 3D. See it because it's a wonderful family film.


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DENVER, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — "What IF Foundation" is excited to officially announce their launch. The What IF Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to equip young student athletes with the resources and opportunities to become the best version of themselves, both on and off the basketball court. The purpose of the organization isn't just to help kids increase their basketball skills; the purpose is to take a 360 degree approach with a focus on developing mind, body and spirit.


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The Halal Snack Pack is, deservedly so, an institution like no other. An affordable explosion of flavour, powered by halal meats, chips and sauces, along with a variety of other goodies, it's hard to imagine where we'd be without the kebab-shop staple.
Determined to ensure that HSP innovation doesn't stagnate, Campbelltown's King Kebab House has announced that they're aiming to secure a Guinness World Record by making the world's largest HSP this November.
Talking with the Macarthur Advertiser, owner Mevlana Cifci said they have FOURTY people, both inside and outside the shop, to attempt the feat. "We only need five metres to make the record, but we want to go much bigger than that," he said.
According to Campbelltown Council's Facebook post about the event, the team is aiming to bump the record up to a monster 100 metres of Snack Pack goodness, with the attempt to take place from 2 to 5PM on the 9th of November, alongside the Fisher's Ghost Street Fair. Donations collected alongside the event will also be donated to Campbelltown Hospital.
"I love Campbelltown, I worked in many places and Campbelltown is the best, so I want to do this to help this place and bring more people here," Mevlana said,
It's been some years since the Halal Snack Pack Appreciation Society ranked King Kebab Shop as their number one spot in Sydney, then becoming the group's Mecca, and if this is how they're going to keep raising the bar, we are here for it.
"I can't wait to see our community come down and help set a Guinness World Record for the largest halal snack pack while raising money for a good local cause like Campbelltown Hospital," he said.
Check out the action yourself on November 9th at King Kebab House on Queen Street in Campbelltown. You can keep up with the event at King Kebab House's Facebook page.


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DynCorp International LLC. Organizitional Aircraft Mechanic I in MILTON, Florida
Principle Accountabilities
Inspects, evaluates and repairs aircraft flight surfaces, structure, fuel tanks, survival equipment and wheel & tire assemblies for assigned and transient aircraft and support equipment.
Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, fixtures and adhesives applicable to return aircraft to operational condition.
Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects for Special Air Mission Aircraft.
Researches technical data and manufactures structural components, cables, and maintenance, and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
Perform aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
Remove and treat corrosion, and apply protective coatings on aircraft and support equipment.
Inspect, repair, overhaul and modify fuel systems equipment and fuel cells.
Inspect, repair and repack emergency life rafts, life preservers, and escape slides.
Perform shop and flightline maintenance ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
Coordinates maintenance efforts with the Maintenance Aircraft Coordination Center and Production Supervisors.
Documents discrepancies in applicable forms.
Uses Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) computers.
Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
Must be able to work day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
Receives cross-utilization training to perform maintenance tasks associated with welding and machining.
Shall perform other duties as may be assigned, to include TDY and travel.
Knowledge & Skills
Must have a working knowledge of aircraft repair procedures for surfaces, structure, fuel cell or wheel & tire assemblies.
A working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
Experience & Education
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
The ability to read and interpret data is required.
Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
An FAA Airframe Certificate and or Repairman's Certificate may be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Government flightline driver's license.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
- None
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Title: Organizitional Aircraft Mechanic I
Location: UNITED STATES-FLORIDA-MILTON
Requisition ID: BSR2002625
DynCorp International is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. DynCorp International provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal law. The company will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company's operations. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the employment application process should contact 817-224-7459. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation should call this number.
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PLC Manager (Personalised Learning Centre Manager) Outwood Academy Ormesby, Middlesbrough
- Salary
- Grade F NJC 8-11, actual salary £16,229.00 to £17,222.51 per annum.
- Hours
- 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
- Start date
- As soon as possible
Outwood Academy Ormesby seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.
Are you interested in making a difference for the most vulnerable learners in our academy? As our PLC manager you will work closely with subject leaders and the SEND department to devise modified timetables and individualised support to our most vulnerable learners. This may include researching and delivering alternative curriculum courses and non-academic interventions such as anger management or sessions to improve self-belief.
You need to have a real desire to make a difference to children's lives but also have a firm but fair manner as you may be dealing with students who struggle to modify their behaviour and require clear boundaries. You will also need to build relationships with external agencies that can support students who have a variety of external barriers that impact on their learning.
Outwood Academy Ormesby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student outcomes whilst developing their social and emotional resilience.
Outwood Academy Ormesby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS Check.
Full details of the post can be found on our recruitment page www.ormesby.outwood.com/vacancies. Please note only applications completed on an original Outwood application form will be accepted; incomplete application forms and CVs will not be considered.
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by Jennifer Pratt
Dogs are unable to tell us what hurts or where they hurt, so it's up to dog parents to stay alert and search for subtle changes in their pet's behavior, which may indicate there's an issue. Determining the best way to care for your pet, including when is the best time to get a wheelchair, can be a difficult choice to make. There are a lot of different factors to consider and every case is different.
Causes of Mobility Problems Common in Dogs
There are many conditions that can attribute to loss of leg strength and mobility; some of the most common conditions include:
Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease or IVDD
Degenerative Myelopathy or DM
Neurological Disorders
Sudden Paralysis
Knee and ACL Injuries
Signs Your Dog May Be Losing Leg Strength
In the earliest stages, signs of mobility loss can be very easy to miss and can sometimes be attributed to your dog getting older. Most hind end weakness begins the same way, with a pet struggling to get off the ground and stand up. Once they find their footing, they're fine and able to get around without assistance. If you see signs your dog is struggling or seems weaker than usual, pay attention. Here are some things to be on the lookout for:
Your dog may experience a sudden loss of balance. In many cases they will be able to right themselves and continue on.
On walks, listen for the sound of scraping nails. As a dog's legs weaken, they will periodically scrape their nails on the ground. As their condition worsens, this will become more constant. Check your dog's paws – uneven wearing on your dog's back toenails, especially on the innermost nails, can be signs they're starting to drag their feet.
Look for behavioral changes. If your dog seems unwilling to go outside, it may be because a trip outside means crossing slippery floors or going up or down stairs, all things that may become challenging or cause additional pain.
Do not ignore these signs. If your pet is experiencing any changes in mobility, signs of pain or behavioral changes, you need to speak with your veterinarian immediately.
The biggest mistake pet owners make is waiting too long to get their dog help. By catching mobility loss early, you can begin treatment earlier and work to maintain your dog's remaining strength. Once your pet loses muscle it's much harder to get back. Early treatment is key to keeping your best friend happy and active as long as possible!
Benefits of a Wheelchair
An active dog is a happy dog! Your dog wants to be with the family, chase a ball, run on the beach and enjoy the world around them. Just because they're getting older or experiencing mobility loss doesn't mean those experiences need to come to an end.
Dog wheelchairs, like the Walkin' Wheels wheelchairs, are designed to help keep your dog moving and enjoying a long, happy life. A common misconception is that wheelchairs are only for paralyzed dogs, and that's not true! Wheelchairs can help stabilize your dog, support a pet while healing post-op, or aid them in recovery from a knee injury. It can even become a part of your dog's physical therapy routine and help them to rebuild muscles. Wheelchairs are designed to help your dog get the exercise they need and even strengthen their legs.
The most important thing you can do is help keep your dog moving forward. Your dog's ability to exercise contributes to their overall health and well-being. Keeping them mobile and active helps your pet to live a longer, happier life and allows them to remain a part of the family.
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Have you ever had one of those shopping trips where things didn't click from the get-go and you knew it wasn't going to click and you might as well just go home? I had one of that type of day the other day when I opened a new box of shades I recently ordered. My heart sank as soon as I pulled it out of the box. When I ordered it, I gave the salesperson the width of my window frame and the exact words were, "no problem." Well, there is a slight problem and I knew it the moment I looked at the bracket. It is way too wide. The good news is that the company is sending the alternate bracket at no charge.
Next, I opened and unwrapped a new light fixture. The threaded pipe nipple was too short due to my ceiling box being recessed instead of flush (old house). That meant a trip to the nearest big box store that offered them in a variety pack – none of which were long enough – or a package of long ones. I opted for the long ones but that means I need to borrow a hacksaw. I didn't bother to attempt anything else, instead, I tore that page out of my calendar and took a nap. There is always tomorrow.
My daffodils are blooming. They are so welcome! Three deer walked up to my patio and chomped down on the tulips I planted a few years back. The deer are welcome too. After the first season, I gave up on ever seeing the tulips actually bloom. Their leaves have an extremely popular flavor. (Daffodils are poisonous so they don't get eaten.) My resident flicker (our version of Woody Woodpecker) started his yearly ritual of attempting to drill through my metal rain gutters. Last year I thought a member of the local high school marching band had moved into the neighborhood and was practicing outside with a snare drum. This year, I'm just loving the company. It comes with the territory.


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Below are the nutrition facts and Weight Watchers points for Ultimate Chicken Club from Sonic Drive-In .
There are 100 calories in a Ultimate Chicken Club from Sonic. Most of those calories come from fat (58%).
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 3
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 5
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 27
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Packing Tips For The Environmentally Friendly Backpacker
Pack Re-usable Cutlery
The single-use utensils you use to eat street food and airline meals whilst travelling are most likely contributing to the eighteen billion pounds of plastic waste flowing into the oceans each year. Carrying your own re-usable cutlery is a simple way to avoid further plastic pollution. For those trying to pack light a simple spork will do. Alternatively, you can buy mini cutlery sets, some of which include straws and chopsticks, that come in a handy little container so your used utensils don't smear food on the rest of your stuff.
Purchase Re-usable Food Wrap
If you're planning on making a lot of packed lunches on your trip consider buying re-usable sandwich bags or beeswax food wrap. Re-usable food bags and wraps won't end up in landfill like clingfilm as they can easily be wiped clean or put in the washing machine. These reusable items are also perfect for backpacking as they are much easier to slip into your backpack than lunchboxes and you won't need to look for clingfilm at every stop on your trip.
Swap Plastic Bags for Tote Bags and Packing Cubes
Like disposable cutlery, plastic bags have a devastating effect on the environment and wildlife. It has been estimated that 52% of sea turtles have consumed plastic waste and the east coast of Australia is one of the most dangerous places for turtles to live due to this issue. To make sure your shopping bags don't damage marine life, carry canvas tote bags for your shopping and use packing cubes instead of plastic bags to separate dirty clothes or shoes from clean things in your backpack.
Pack a Re-usable Water Bottle
In Bali alone over six million plastic bottles are discarded every month, these bottles end up in the ocean or landfill. Although drinking tap water in South-East Asia is not usually recommended hostels, airports and other public spaces often have water stations to fill your bottle with clean, safe drinking water. You can also download the RefillMyBottle app which locates the nearest location where you can safely refill your bottle for free or a small fee. If you're on an Intro Travel Tour you can purchase (or use your own) refillable water bottle which you'll be able to fill up for free at every location on the trip!
Re-evaluate Your Toiletry Bag
Some simple swaps in your toiletry bag can help reduce plastic waste. Swap mini-toiletries for re-usable bottles that can be refilled in hostels that provide shampoo and body wash – a thrifty and eco-friendly solution.
If you're worried you won't be able to refill your toiletry bottles or want to eliminate plastic from your shower routine try using soap and shampoo bars. Shampoo and soap bars not only reduce plastic waste but are also a lot more lightweight and won't leak in your bag – a win-win situation!
BYO Coffee Cup
You may think being environmentally friendly when it comes to coffee is as simple as putting your takeout cup into a recycling bin but coffee cups are a lot more difficult to recycle than many people realise. The mixture of paper and plastic in the lining of disposable coffee cups mean they cannot easily be recycled, as a result, it is estimated that 99.75% of coffee cups in the UK are not recycled.
Packing a re-usable coffee cup is not only a lot more environmentally it may also save you a little money as many cafes offer discounts to those who bring their own cup. If you're trying to travel light look for collapsible coffee cups that will easily fit into your backpack.
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The world mourns the death of a mining legend.
Sir Arvi died peacefully, at his home in Melbourne, today at the age of 93.
He will be in the thoughts of many thousands of people who have been touched and inspired by Sir Arvi over such a long period.
Sir Arvi has been a beacon of inspiration for many of us involved in Australia's productive industries.
Recent links regarding the life of Sir Arvi Parbo are:-
Rule for Life: 'Take every job seriously'
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Thanks Ron
Sad news. He was a giant of a man. I hope Hugh Morgan delivers a eulogy, they were a great team. Both gave excellent speeches at the MECA and the mining industry sorely needs more like them at the helm of an industry requiring the long-term vision and dedication they demonstrated. Too many at the top today are just book-keepers with short-term objectives.
Is there a biography to inspire those within and outside of the industry? There are too many who have no idea of the source of their well-being.
Vale a gentleman and scholar, Sir Arvi.
Rest easy true gentleman.
Long ago, when I thought differently to the way I think now, I accidentally came across something Sir Arvi Parvo said. It struck me as very sensible. Later, I learned more of his history and achievements. We do not have enough people of that calibre.
I hope that the plot for the return of Western Civilisation to Australia succeeds.
Ron, thanks for the sad information. I worked for Arvi in the mid-70's and met up later on when he was Chairman of Alcoa negotiating with the SECV and later still when he spoke to my Probus group. His autobiography may appear in the not too distant future. It is mostly written, I believe, and many of his old colleagues who are still alive have helped with a lot of memory jogging.
A great man. We will not see his like again any time soon. Someone who made our politicians look like the pygmies they were and are.
He really was a great man. Hard to see his equal in the Buss leaders of today. All too Totally Woke for their own good.
Thanks Ron,
Very sad news. I met Sir Arvi before a Melbourne Mining Club meeting in 2008. We had both arrived very early and he was good enough to chat to me about our industry for some time, even after some of his party had arrived. I felt I was in the presence of greatness!
I was able to tell him that I had secured a copy of his address to the first meeting of the Melbourne Mining Club in 2001. It has been preserved on the SMEDG web site at http://www.smedg.org.au/ArviParbo.htm and absolutely stands the test of time.
met the great miner once…always a mystical figure to me…greatly admired. RIP
Thanks Ron
Truly sad news. I first met Sir Arvi when I was still a metallurgy student at Uni of Queensland in the early 80s. He was the clearest thinker in the industry in that decade and worked hard to ensure mining was seen as integral to Australian society. It is time for the next generation, including yours truly to step up to the plate and carry his message in modern times.
A great loss to Australia and to mining
RIP Sir Arvi Parbo.
Thank you Ron for opening my eyes to this awesome man!


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In Brief New England's regional grid operator has disqualified Invenergy from participating in its upcoming annual energy auction, in which power generators bid to supply the energy the region will use three years from now. This shows that even those who operate our electricity grid don't think New England needs this fossil fuel power plant.…
An Open Letter to Providence Mayor Elorza Regarding Invenergy
Dear Mayor Elorza: On August 11, 2017, Michael Sabatoni, President of the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council, emailed you a letter pertaining to the pending Superior Court litigation regarding the water contract between the Town of Johnston and Invenergy. That pending lawsuit was brought by Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and the Town of…
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Jason and Erin Olkowski never saw themselves as activists and community organizers. But that all changed when Invenergy came to their small Rhode Island town, with its plans to build a massive new natural gas plant next door to family homes and within a pristine conservation area.
Invenergy Natural Gas Power Plant Postponement Is Good News
Since an article appeared in the Providence Journal on July 11 saying that the proposed start-up date of the Invenergy plant has been postponed, I have heard from many CLF supporters asking questions about the delay and what it means. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions. What exactly was reported in the…
Q&A on CLF's Superior Court Win in the Invenergy Case
Since the Rhode Island Superior Court denied Invenergy's motion to dismiss CLF's lawsuit against the company, I have received lots of questions from CLF supporters asking questions about the ruling and what it means. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions. Does the Judge's ruling on June 20 mean that CLF won the…
CLF Victory in Superior Court Case on Invenergy
On June 20, 2017, a Rhode Island Superior Court judge denied Invenergy's Motion to Dismiss CLF's lawsuit against the company. CLF's Superior Court lawsuit asserts that the water contract between Invenergy and the Town of Johnston to supply water to Invenergy's proposed power plant is illegal. This Superior Court case pertains to Invenergy, but is separate from…
This Is Why I Love Working for CLF!
Yesterday, I came home and found a letter in a hand-written envelope waiting for me. I did not recognize the return address. Inside was a two-page letter, hand-written on yellow lined paper. It said: I wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for all of the hard work and dedication you and…
April 25 Earth Day Event at Rhode Island State House
ECRI Lobby Day 2017 will take place on Tuesday, April 25. Lobby Day is open to the public, and CLF members (and others) are warmly invited to attend.
New Bill in Rhode Island General Assembly May Stop Invenergy Power Plant
A new bill, H-5897, just introduced into the Rhode Island General Assembly, may be enough to kill Invenergy's proposal to build a 1,000-megawatt fracked gas and diesel oil power plant in rustic Burrillville, Rhode Island.
CLF Lawsuit Could Stop Invenergy Plant for Good
The problems for Invenergy continue to mount. Today, March 7, 2017, CLF filed a new lawsuit in Rhode Island Superior Court, the latest salvo in CLF's long effort to stop Invenergy from building a fracked gas and diesel oil power plant in Rhode Island. Invenergy's New Water Deal May Not Be a "Done Deal" I have…


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Applying Paint with a Palette Knife
Here again we meet another 'addition' of texturizing layers, this time, with a little help from a palette knife. I used undiluted Golden Liquid Acrylics Titan Buff and left small deposits of this paint in selected areas. Next I went over with my palette knife and scraped off any excess color trying to preserve some transparency of the underlying imagery.
The photograph below shows an already dried layer of paint. Notice how the creases that were initially created by a heavy gel application are accentuated and add more overall dimensions and a beautiful antique feel to the artwork.
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New Living Translation
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God.
King James Bible
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Darby Bible Translation
And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
World English Bible
The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Young's Literal Translation
And the sixth messenger did sound, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God,
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CommentaryWesley's Notes on the Bible
9:13 And the sixth angel sounded - Under this angel goes forth the second woe. And I heard a voice from the four corners of the golden altar - This golden altar is the heavenly pattern of the Levitical altar of incense. This voice signified that the execution of the wrath of God, mentioned verse s 20, 21, Rev 9:20,21 should, at no intercession, be delayed any longer.
Revelation 9:13 Parallel Commentaries
LibraryThe Eternity of God
The next attribute is, God is eternal.' Psa 90:0. From everlasting to everlasting thou art God.' The schoolmen distinguish between aevun et aeternum, to explain the notion of eternity. There is a threefold being. I. Such as had a beginning; and shall have an end; as all sensitive creatures, the beasts, fowls, fishes, which at death are destroyed and return to dust; their being ends with their life. 2. Such as had a beginning, but shall have no end, as angels and the souls of men, which are eternal …
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Exodus 30:2
Make it 18 inches square and 36 inches high, with horns at the corners carved from the same piece of wood as the altar itself.
Exodus 30:10
"Once a year Aaron must purify the altar by smearing its horns with blood from the offering made to purify the people from their sin. This will be a regular, annual event from generation to generation, for this is the LORD's most holy altar."
Revelation 8:2
I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.
Revelation 8:3
Then another angel with a gold incense burner came and stood at the altar. And a great amount of incense was given to him to mix with the prayers of God's people as an offering on the gold altar before the throne.
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Information day for SMEs: DigitalHealth.London Accelerator 2019-20
Are you looking to work with the NHS, but are struggling to navigate its complex decision-making and funding processes, find the right person to speak to, or simply figure out what your next step should be to align your business with NHS requirements?
The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator, led by the London AHSNs, MedCity, and CW+, could help.
The accelerator was set up to support small and medium-sized digital health companies to refine, develop and scale their innovations. It focuses on engagement with clinicians and healthcare experts, working collaboratively to get to the root of health and care challenges and find solutions.
If this sounds like something that could help your business, this event is for you.
Event objectives
This event is aimed at companies interested in applying to the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator for 2019-20, applications for which will open on 25 February 2019.
We want you to leave this event with a clear understanding of the next steps you need to take to apply to the accelerator, and how to maximise your application's likelihood of success. We will go through the application process and the criteria against which applications are assessed in detail, and you will have the chance to ask questions of the Programme Directors and team, as well as networking time.
The event has reached capacity weeks in advance in previous years, so we recommend you sign up to avoid disappointment.
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If your company is seeking engagement and traction within the London's digital health eco-system, taking part in the accelerator could help you with opportunities to connect with NHS stakeholders, industry investors, patients, and other healthtech innovators.
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Woody Ellen 50s retro Handbag Miss White
Each illustration is made by Belgian illustrator artist 'Woody Ellen' and printed on water-resistant microfiber fabric. This sophisticated 50s retro handbag from the 'Miss White Collection' is a super elegant must-have accessorie!
Decorated with a drawing of an opulent flower in bloom and a lovely birdie, looking sideways to keep an eye on this valuable purse ;) This style seems to come straight from the fifties and is beautifully finished with high quality black veggie leather and a matte gold frame. The handle is made of hard plastic: typical 50s! Clip closure and surprising amount of space for all your necessities. Lined with shiny black striped fabric with zip pocket and typical 2013: a mobile phone pocket.
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The Amantii Zero Clearance Electric Fireplace-Portrait Surround is an electric fireplace option that offers three choices of installation. It can be built into a wall, making it a permanent addition to a room. It can be mounted on a wall, allowing you move the unit as you wish throughout its lifetime. Lastly, it can be mounted on a corner, making this a very unique feature in electric fireplace units. The heat and flame can both be controlled remotely, and it heats up to 500 square feet.
- Digital fire display
- Six piece log set with coal and sable glass media included
- Heat output of up to 5,000 BTUs
- Three installation options
- Heats up to 500 square feet
The Amantii Zero Clearance Electric Fireplace-Portrait Surround comes with three decorative media options: coal, sable fire glass, and a six piece log set. This unit comes hardwire ready, but also has a plug on the left side. With its vivid fire display and endless design options, this fireplace is the ideal choice for renovations or changing living spaces.


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Gender Roles in Weimar Comedy
"But I'm a man!" says Jack Lemmon in drag at the end of Billy Wilder's Hollywood classic "Some Like it Hot". He tears off his wig to prove it to his admirer, and his admirer tersely responds: "Nobody's perfect!" Sexual identity, the attribution of masculinity or femininity, has always been a central, controversial, and often open question in cinema. From the beginning, film as the illusion of moving pictures has had to do with this most basic of distinctions, which is rendered first through appearance and perception. "When you meet a human being", wrote Sigmund Freud, "the first distinction you make is male or female — and you are accustomed to make the distinction with unhesitating certainty." Calling this seeming certainty into question is the first principle of travesty. Cross-dressing — donning the clothing of the other sex — enjoyed considerable popularity in Weimar Era film comedies. Examples of it include Ossie Oswalda as a chauffeur in "Amor am Steuer" (Love at the Wheel, 1921), Reinhold Schünzel's masquerade as a sophisticated nightclub patroness in "Der Himmel auf Erden" (Heaven on Earth, 1926), Elisabeth Bergner in a trousers role in "Doña Juana" (1927), Max Hansen's performance as a female singer in "Die – oder keine" (Her — Or Nobody, 1932), and Fritz Schulz's stage travesty in "Drei Tage Mittelarrest" (Three Days Arrest, 1930), when he plays a soldier playing a soldier's bride.
On the one hand, this playing with gender roles was based on a theatrical tradition that was having a similar high phase at the time. Travesty roles were extremely popular on the stage, from the respective classics of William Shakespeare to Brandon Thomas's hit play "Charleys Tante". And with their drag numbers, Wilhelm Bendow and Hubert von Meyerinck were the darlings of cabaret audiences in the 1920s. On the other hand, there was also the ongoing cinematic tradition. In the Wilhelmine period, the play with gender roles (often with women dressing as men) was developed in films like "Es wär so schön gewesen" (It Would Have Been Wonderful, 1910) and "Der Sieg des Hosenrocks" (The Triumph of the Culottes, 1911), in Ernst Lubitsch's "Ich möchte kein Mann sein" (I Don't Want to be a Man, 1918), and in "Aus eines Mannes Mädchenzeit" (From the Girlhood of a Man, 1912), which has Wilhelm Bendow in drag as a servant girl. Film historians differ widely in their interpretations of these early forms. Thomas Brandlmeier, for instance, understands "Aus eines Mannes Mädchenzeit" as the exception to a regressive rule: "The model of travesty in German cinema has never been that of seductive deception, but of ridiculing the 'false' sex." Heide Schlüpmann by contrast emphasizes the importance of film reception for "the play of male and female roles": "The significance of female audiences for the Wilhelmine period, as opposed to the Weimar era, cannot be ignored."
One happy moment for Weimar-era cross-dressing was Richard Eichberg's "Der Fürst von Pappenheim" (The Masked Mannequin, 1927), in which Curt Bois carries a fashion show as a runway model, while a tailcoated Mona Maris plays the emcee. When her likewise tuxedoed fiancé shows up and she kisses him in view of her unsuspecting father, all the latter says, with a kindly wink of the eye, is: "I may be old-fashioned, but I still prefer to kiss a woman's lips." Reinhold Schünzel's hit comedy "Viktor und Viktoria" (1933) provided a no less modern and liberal treatment of gender roles and sexuality. In this Third Reich holdover from the Weimar era, the vacillation of lead actress Renate Müller between male and female generates the story. The film is a typical example of Reinhold Schünze's easy handling of prejudices and stereotypes, and at the same time a pinnacle of his work. As film historian Wolfgang Theis points out: "No other gay director had the guts to blur so uninhibitedly the dividing line between homosexuality and heterosexuality as did Schünzel in 'Viktor und Viktoria'."


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Growing concernThere is no evidence of a link between the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, but the similarities have prompted some airlines to take extra safety precautions while both investigations are ongoing. "Given in both air crashes, the aircrafts were newly delivered Boeing 737 Max 8, and both accidents occurred during the takeoff, they share certain similarities," the Chinese aviation administration said in a statement Monday. It added that it would contact Boeing and the FAA to confirm "flight safety" issues before allowing the planes to fly again. On Tuesday, Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam said that the pilots of Flight 302 told air traffic control they were having "flight control problems" before the crash. GebreMariam said the flight data recorders "will be sent overseas" but didn't specify where since Ethiopia lack the technical capacity. Pilots were aware of an airworthiness directive issued after the Lion Air crash in October and had had additional training, he said. Aviation safety experts and regulators around the world remain divided on whether the Boeing 737 Max 8 is safe to fly. "I've never said that it's unsafe to fly a particular model of aircraft, but in this case, I'm going to have to go there," David Soucie, a former FAA safety inspector told CNN, saying that passengers don't have enough information. Peter Goelz, a former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board, said he believes it's too early for American authorities to ground the jets.


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Sometimes the best activities are the ones that are done using household items.
This week, we honed in one Mariam's fine motor skills with a simple and inexpensive activity. This activity is also great for encouraging focus and hand-eye coordination.
The only two materials that you need for this activity are kabob sticks and an old, clean spice jar (we used a small jar that used to have cumin inside). You can use any jar or can of your choice (an empty salt shaker would work too). The idea here is to create a simple way for your toddler to put the sticks through individual holes on the lid of the jar or can.
Kabob Stick Fine Motor Activity
– 2 wooden kabob sticks cut in half (pointed sides also cut off) – you'll end up with 4 short sticks to use for the activity.
– an old and clean spice jar (with a lid that has small holes-either already there or poked through by hand)
How to do this activity:
1 – You'll first want to allow your toddler the opportunity to explore both materials. Don't expect them to just jump into the activity without feeding their curiosity first.
**Take care not to let your child walk away/run around with the sticks. This activity needs to be done with your close supervision and the child safely seated.
2 – Talk to your child about the materials and use adjectives as you describe each material. For example, say similar to the following:
"Feel the smooth glass jar."
"Feel how rough the sticks feel."
"Look at the clear lid on the jar."
"Let's count the holes together."
The point here isn't that your child understands everything you're saying. You're focusing on language and giving them a chance to explore the materials.
3 – After your child is given ample time to explore and study the objects freely (with your supervision and while being safely seated), show them how to do the activity while talking them through each step. For example, as you insert one kabob stick into the jar, you describe what you did. Show them the jar and point to where the stick is after it's been put inside.
You're going to want to show them how to do this activity multiple times.
4 – After your child watches how you do the activity, allow them the opportunity to try it out for him/her self while providing support. Here you can take turns inserting a stick in the jar, indicating when it's 'your turn' and his/her 'turn'.
5 – After you've given them clear support, allow them the time to do this activity on their own while you watch.
This activity isn't something you should expect your toddler to do successfully the first few times. My daughter took her time in exploring the steps of the activity, pulling the sticks out and putting them back in, in the way that she felt she wanted to.
Do not be discouraged if this doesn't seem successful for you and your child. You can proceed with one of the two options below IF you don't feel confident in this activity:
1 – Get this activity out once or twice a day for a week. During this week, take mental notes and observations about whether or not you see your toddler 'getting the hang' of the activity.
2 – If you feel that your toddler isn't ready for this activity, that's okay! Just put the jar and kabob sticks in storage until your toddler shows signs of being ready later on. Remember, every child is different and develops at their own pace.
Let me know in the comments below if you plan on trying this activity with your child! I'd love to hear from you!


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Have you thought about artificial intelligence and how it will affect us? One of the kids study artificial intelligence at the university and we talk a lot about it. Hopefully this books will help me understand more of the details in coming dinner discussions. 🙂
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Yesterday my summer cold kept me out of the office and in bed, which means I finally got to watch a bit of the Summer Olympics… only two days after the closing ceremony. I watched some men's and women's swimming and women's gymnastics, just a couple of hours in all. The ever-reliable Bob Costas commentated on NBC, the American TV channel that airs the Olympics. Like his entertainment counterparts Ryan Seacrest and Nagui, he is ubiquitous, sometimes a bit cheesy, and a complete pro. He's hosted the Olympics since I started watching them.
Two weeks prior, I was standing on the subway platform after a night with Klimt at the Neue Galerie and wine with two friends on a friend's rooftop when I realized that I had forgotten to record the opening ceremony, which was airing at that moment. I enjoy watching the opening ceremony—it's the time when the inevitable controversies leading up the Olympics are set aside for a brief moment for people from different countries to come together, feel inspired, and soak in the atmosphere of something greater and longer-standing than themselves. I love seeing the variety in attire, looks, and sizes of the teams as they wave their flags and their countries are announced in English, French, and the host country's language. It's the beginning, where hope reigns before wins and losses have accumulated and more scandals have broken out due to drug use or misconduct (lying about being robbed, really? Way to represent the USA). Every participating group gets a chance to showcase their best athletes. We finally see what the host country has been spending its money on and how it wants to present itself to the world. I didn't watch Rio's this year—tant pis.
I guess I'll never be as excited for the Summer Olympics as I was when the Magnificent Seven competed in 1996. The U.S. women's gymnastics team, they were seven teenage girls, all a few years older than me, and I knew all of their names. Shannon Miller, Dominique Dawes ("Awesome Dawesome"), Amy Chow, Dominique Moceanu, Amanda Borden, Jaycie Phelps, and of course, little Kerry Strug, who vaulted into the spotlight by clinching the team gold while injured. There was a lot of talent, a lot of drama, and a lot of tears during those games. There's nothing quite like being a kid and looking up to these amazing athletes who now look like kids to me.