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Northwest Arkansas
National Council Members
Chair - Ina Brown
Past -Chair - Kim Robertson
Secretary - Nancy Walker
Executive Director of AWH - Liz Howell
National AWH Council Members:
Ina Brown, Anna Koonce, Betty Alston, Kathy Adams, Louise Ganus, Nancy Walker, Tammie Hacker, Connie Horton, Tina Mays, Katie Cobb, Susan Carr, Jennifer Smith, Jodie Burns, Brenda Curtis, Corinne Graham, and Lara Noah
Heber Springs Chapter
President - Tina Mays
Vice-President - Nancy Head
Secretary - Ruth Anne Toland
Treasurer - Ina Brown
Corinne Graham - President
Kathy Wright & Elizabeth Patterson - Membership Chairmen
Ileene Huffard - Liaison Faculty Wives/Student Wives
Northwest Arkansas Chapter Officers
Co-President - Jodie Burns & Mina Fielek
Vice President - Margaret Phillips
Secretary - Judy McDowell
Treasurer - Mina Fielek
Searcy Chapter Officers
President- Cindy Hunter
Vice President - Debbie Howard
Projects Chairs:
Margie Dugan, Cheers Boxes
Liz Howell, Tour of Homes
Camille Reeves and Margie Dugan, Celebrations
Historian: Cassie Jones
Reporter: Liz Howell
Parliamentarian: Betty Alston
AWH Executive Director: Liz Howell
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6: 9-10
Past Presidents of Searcy AWH
Mrs. Lott Tucker, Jr, 1965-66
Mrs. T.A. Formby, 1966-67
Mrs. J.E. Pryor, 1967-68
Mrs. Wayne Kellar, 1968-69
Mrs. Harry Risinger, 1969-70
Mrs. W.D. Williams, 1970-71
Mrs. Ray Muncy, 1971-72
Mrs. Winfred Wright, 1972-73
Mrs. Billy Ray Cox, 1973-74
Mrs. Gary Elliott, 1974-75
Mrs. LaVera Johnson, 1975-76
Mrs. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr., 1976-77
Mrs. Neale Pryor, 1977-78
Mrs. Richard Walker, 1978-79
Miss Glenda Horton, 1979-80
Mrs. Boyce Arnett, 1980-81
Mrs. Jeff Hopper, 1981-82
Mrs. David Staggs, 1982-83
Mrs. David Dawson, 1983-84
Mrs. David Ridings, 1984-85
Miss Sherry Davis, 1985-86
Mrs. Jim Citty, 1986-87
Mrs. John Prock, 1987-88
Mrs. James Yingling, 1988-89
Mrs. Travis Thompson, 1989-90
Mrs. Leon Blue, 1990-91
Mrs. David Burks, 1991-92
Mrs. David Woodroof, 1992-93
Mrs. Dan Dawson, 1993-94
Mrs. Jack Alston, 1994-95
Mrs. Gary Shelton, 1995-96
Mrs. Don Robinson, 1996-97
Mrs. Louise Ganus, 1997-98
Mrs. Charlotte Pigg, 1998-99
Mrs. Jean Minor, 1999-00
Mrs. Marilee Coker, 2000-01
Mrs. Beth Buterbaugh, 2001-02
Ms. Karen Horton, 2002-03
Mrs. LaDonna Kelly, 2003-04
Mrs. Lara Noah, 2004-05
Mrs. Kim Robertson, 2005-06
Miss Katie Cobb, 2006-07
Mrs. Stephanie Cole, 2007-08
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You got any dreams? We want them, too.
Thats what comedian Richard Pryor swears his wifes attorney asked him when they showed up in divorce court.
Thats also what State Rep. Paul Stam is saying to welfare recipients in North Carolina by proposing a measure that would prevent them from playing the lottery. In an Associated Press story last week, Stam said, Were giving them welfare to help them live, and yet by selling them a ticket, were taking away their money that is there to provide them the barest of necessities.
Barest of necessities? Could his contempt be any clearer? Considering their public positions and utterances over the years, its hard to tell which some Republicans despise more people on the public dole or the state education lottery.
Stam wants the lottery to list the actual odds of winning its games and to drop the word education from its name. Those proposed changes are intended to dissuade lottery players from deluding themselves into thinking A, that theyre helping out the schools by playing, and B, that theyre going to win.
$300 million or nothing
Of the working people I know who play the lottery usually only after the jackpot hits something like $300 million, because they somehow figure anything less would be a waste of time most realize that their odds of winning are roughly about the same as the Republican-stacked legislature erecting a statue to Mike Easley, the Democratic former governor who foisted the lottery upon them.
Even if you agree that no one on public assistance should be able to play state-sponsored games of chance, how do you stop it? When someone comes in to put $2 on their nephews girlfriends mamas birthday because they had a dream about a nearsighted mongoose, how are you going to tell if theyre on welfare or not? Are we going to require store clerks to ask for welfare-identifying marks?
Let me see your knees? Yep, you eat welfare cheese. No lottery for you.
I can tell by your neck you get a welfare check. Get outta here.
Van Denton, spokesman for the N.C. Education Lottery, told me lottery officials havent studied (Stams proposal) well enough to understand how to do what he wants to do.
All walks of life
Denton said he meets with the lotterys big winners and they come from all economic groups one is a retired banker. Playing the lottery should be for fun, he said. We dont want people spending their rent money, their gas money, the money they need for food on the lottery. The money people spend ... should be extra money that they have to have fun with.
Is Stam saying, via the bill he plans to introduce this week, that people on public assistance shouldnt have extra money even $2 with which to have fun?
The state could always garnish the winnings and reimburse itself for whatever it has paid. That would be a good idea as would making the winner have a barbecue wingding and invite everybody in the state.
None of us relishes seeing poor people lose their money to play games of chance, but proposing a law especially one that would likely be ruled unconstitutional is not the answer.
It would be far better to educate poor people and everyone else as Stam reasonably suggests about the unlikelihood of winning. Besides, if you prohibit people on welfare from winning, theyll just have their nephews girlfriends mama go collect that check.
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Do you have 2-4 years experience in client service? Have you worked on an array of initiatives from digital, to print, to video, to promotional programs? Do you know how to distill client needs into an actionable project brief? Can you work effectively with design and development teams to build sites that improve usability and achieve performance objectives? Can you keep creative, development, and account teams informed, motivated and inspired as you take projects from inception to completion—often on short timelines? Do you thrive in an environment where you balance multiple projects at a time? If you answered yes to all (yes, all) of the above, you may have what we are looking for in an account executive.
What's harder to translate into words is the list of intangible qualities that will make you a success at this agency. Working at Motive requires a get-up-and-go mentality that is unwavering. Being a part of the Motive team means adapting to a lifestyle; it means upending traditional practices for unique approaches, gnashing industry norms with sharp, innovative teeth, and reinventing the way that things are 'supposed' to be done. If you belong in this space, you know it. If you know it, by all means, bring it; we'd love to hear your story.
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• Translate client assignments into meaningful briefs for Motive's creative teams.
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Battery life is still the number one requested feature in smartphone purchase decisions.
Welcome to OnQ® the official Qualcomm blog. We invite you to respond to our thoughts and share with us some of your own. If you'd like to post a comment, you need to follow our Posting Guidelines.
Battery life is still the number one requested feature in smartphone purchase decisions.
The Snapdragon 802 processor is the first commercially announced integrated SoC designed for next-generation 4K and 1080p Smart TVs, set-top boxes and digital media adapters.
Even though Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI) is a fabless semiconductor company, we still are very involved in the manufacturing process. Our Integrated Fabless Manufacturing (IFM) model allows QTI to address the evolving mobile world by working closely with foundries, test and assembly vendors, and even academia. IFM offers the best solutions for mobile processors through:
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Petaluma mom arrested in thefts from preschool teachers
Published: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 2:40 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 2:40 p.m.
A Petaluma mom suspected of stealing wallets, money and checks from her child's preschool teachers was in custody Monday, a Sonoma County sheriff's sergeant reported.
Deputies arrested Starrlynn Martin, 32, Monday morning at her Petaluma apartment, Sgt. Mike Raasch said.
The Stars Preschool teachers first found things missing Oct. 1, from their purses, which are typically kept in the classroom.
One was missing a wallet and the other was missing $60 in cash.
The teacher with the missing wallet initially thought she'd misplaced it but then discovered someone used two of her checks at Petaluma grocery stores, Raasch said.
The teachers didn't immediately report the theft.
They did call deputies on Oct. 22, when they found their wallets gone from their purses.
One debit card was used to buy gas. Attempts to buy food, cigarettes and beer from two Petaluma businesses were denied as the cards had been reported stolen, Raasch said.
The wallets were found discarded in front of nearby Cinnabar Elementary School, said Raasch.
Surveillance video from the businesses showed Martin attempting to use the card to make purchases. She was with her preschool child.
Deputies Monday arrested the woman on suspicion of 10 felonies, six counts of burglary, two counts of forgery and two counts of passing stolen checks, ID theft, attempted burglary and attempted theft with a debit card.
She was booked into the Sonoma County Jail. Bail was set at $60,000.
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Every year, the National College Athletic Association (NCAA), gives out $1.5 billion in athletic scholarships distributed among hundreds of Division I and Division II schools. These scholarships are given to student-athletes to cover tuition and fees, room, board and required course-related books.
Only about 2 percent of high school students are awarded athletic scholarships; therefore obtaining and maintaining one requires a good balance of academic success and athletic achievement. This isn't the case today, however.
CNN recently released an article discussing the truth behind those athletes who are given the opportunity to attend Division I universities on a full-ride scholarship. With the information that I was able to read, I strongly support the idea of testing those "superstar" athletes regularly, so they are capable of proving their excellence during their years at college. In addition, universities should overlook athletic talent and prohibit those who fall below the national test average and the requirements for admissions. The article was titled, "Some college athletes play like adults, read like fifth graders." This speaks loudly and requires little explanation.
I was in utter disbelief; this article exposed the academic injustices occurring in some of the nation's top-ranked schools in athletics. It turns out that some graduates of these top schools are incapable of reading and writing at a higher than an eighth-grade level, they lack basic math skills, and their SAT scores fell way below admittance level. Researchers sought entrance exam scores and aptitude tests from 37 institutions, but only 21 schools willingly gave up the information.
A study was done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with athletes who played basketball or football from 2004 to 2012. Evidence showed that 60 percent read between fourth-grade and eighth-grade levels and between 8 percent and 10 percent read below a third-grade level. How is this possible? Who is monitoring the actions and decisions of the NCAA? More importantly, how are universities allowing these students to graduate with four-year degrees when they cannot read or write?
In addition, the NCAA admitted almost 30 athletes, who make more revenue for the school, were accepted in 2012 with extremely low scores, such as a 700 on the SATs. As a junior in high school, I am constantly reminded about the importance of a quality education, and the requirements that are essential to be accepted into a good school. I am also a victim of the stresses and anxiety that are the SATs, because they are said to be a key aspect in college acceptance. So, when confronted with the information that these accomplishments don't seem to matter if you are a revenue-producing athlete, is absolutely dumbfounding. When did athletics and television ratings become more important than an education and future?
The information in this article should be upsetting to every high school student getting ready to apply to their dream university, navigate their financial aid and then wait for their acceptance letter. I believe student athletes who score below the school's requirements should not be allowed to attend. The NCAA needs to ensure that these athletes are academically prepared for college before they step on field or court.
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Della Marie Langley was born on August 1, 1954 to Clarence and Mary (Phears) Langley in Mineral Wells, Texas. She passed away on Monday March 4, 2013 in Jacksboro, Texas. She was 58 years old.
Della was a Nurse's Aide.
Among those who will cherish her memory include her children, Sharena Fairley, Carl Fairley, Donald Langley, Steven Langley, Malcolm Langley, Mallory Langley and Matthew Miller; her grandchildren Shamarion Fairley, Raishaun Sadler, Shamira Sadler, Bridgette Glover, Chloe Glover, Jordan Glover and Devon Vasquez and many other extended family members and friends.
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NORMAN — Dee Lloyd Newell, 89, died in the early morning hours Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, after a brief illness.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church, 711 E. Federal in Shawnee.
Dee was born to J.B. and Grace Mae (Goin) Newell on May 18, 1923, in Depew, moving to Shawnee as a young child, where — other than a brief move to Midwest City from 1958-61 — he resided until his death. He attended Shawnee public schools and was a 1942 graduate of Shawnee High School.
He married Lois Evelyn Legg on March 31, 1950. She preceded him in death in June 2006. They were blessed with three daughters during their union: Sharon Kaye, born in 1957, followed by Martha Ann in 1959 and Sandra Dee in 1963. He also was a proud grandparent to granddaughters Jordan Schornick and Micah Bussey.
Dee began attending Liberty Baptist Church as an infant and, until his death, was the longest-living member of the church. His life revolved around church activities and his family. He worked with his brother, Vernon, in his family business, Southwestern Roofing and Sheet Metal in Oklahoma City, retiring at age 62. Dee truly loved working in his large vegetable garden and mowing his two-acre yard on his riding lawnmower. He had continued to live on his own and was mowing the large "lawn" through October. For many years, he and his wife, Lois, were ardent supporters of OBU basketball and attended all home games. He loved watching sports on TV and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. As his health declined in recent years, he looked forward to weekly outings with his daughter, Sandie, to the Wednesday night church fellowship dinner at Liberty and services that followed.
In addition to wife Lois, he was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; brothers Glenn Newell and Vernon Newell and his wife Rowena; sisters Geneva Hammons and her husband Cecil, Bernice Wright and Elena Harris and husband Hayden; nephew, Dewayne Harris; and niece, Reba Butler.
He is survived by daughters Sharon and husband Bill Pyeatt of Norman, Martha and husband Jeff Totten and Sandie and husband Mike Bussey, all of Shawnee; granddaughters Jordan Diaz and husband Angelo of Norman and Micah Bussey and fiance Travis Barton of Shawnee; step-granddaughters Lindsey Hart, husband Brandon and their children Mia and Harrison of Oklahoma City, and Kelsey McBride, husband Cody and son Kaine of Tulsa; step-grandson Nate Totten of Shawnee; nieces Pam Millington, Kathy Kaiiohelo and Kerry Pope and their families of Edmond; and other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Services in Shawnee.
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Transfer Students
Each year, approximately 1,300 students in search of new and challenging academic opportunities transfer to Binghamton from two-year community colleges and four-year colleges and universities from around the world.
We value transfer students because they enrich our campus community with different perspectives, experiences, personal interests and cultures.
Transfer admission criteria
Admission to Binghamton is selective. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 or anticipated 3.0 is expected. Please note that both the Decker School of Nursing and the School of Management are more selective and require a higher cumulative GPA.
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In addition to GPA requirements, the following criteria may also be taken into account:
- Rigor of coursework, strength of academics and grades with emphasis on most recent courses
- Completion and strength of academics and grades in pre-requisite coursework.*
- Participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, community service and work experience.
- Unique skills or talents that will enhance the Binghamton community.
- Strength of character in overcoming adverse life circumstances such as personal or financial difficulties.
*Please note that while the grades in all college coursework are important to success in Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the completion of pre-requisites with strong grades is a priority for the professional schools.
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Though you probably thought the number one question we receive is how to apply or scheduling a campus visit, by far the most popular question we receive from prospective transfer students and even their families is: How will coursework transfer to Binghamton University?
Binghamton University offers several online tools for prospective transfer students to initially assess themselves what coursework may transfer:
• First, we recommend you view the transfer guides in the column to the right. Simply find your school and then select the major you are interested in. If you don't see your community college or major listed, then explore Binghamton University's Bulletin to see what courses would be required for your major at Binghamton.
• Second, be sure to access our Course to Course Equivalencies. This online tool will assist you with understanding specific course equivalencies and general education requirements. Note: If you do not see your course listed, that does not mean you won't receive credit. We update our list continuously.
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Once accepted to Binghamton University, you will receive an email notification instructing you on where and how to view your preliminary transfer coursework evaluation.
Then, during transfer student Orientation you will meet with an academic advisor or department faculty for a final official credit transfer evaluation.
If you're seeking more details about academic advising and transferring courses to a specific Binghamton school, visit Harpur College of Arts & Sciences, College of Community and Public Affairs, Decker School of Nursing, School of Management, or Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science.
NOTE: All SUNY institutions are required to have a campus appeals process for transfer students to appeal the decisions made on the evaluation of credit from their prior colleges or universities. Binghamton University has developed an online form for admitted transfer students or current Binghamton students to appeal decisions made on evaluation of transfer credit. Please visit http://www2.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/undergrad/transfer-appeal-form.html for more information and to access the online form.
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Transfers may also choose to live off campus in moderately-priced apartments in our surrounding communities -- all easily accessible by bus service (free to Binghamton University students), a short drive by car, or manageable bike ride in three seasons (and maybe even on some winter days!) Students begin their housing search online with the assistance and support of our Off Campus College (OCC) office. OCC offers a comprehensive listing of housing and apartment choices. It also offers roommate matching services and lease review.
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Transfer Student Services Office
The Transfer Student Services Office assists in your transition to Binghamton. Its staff provides help in strong connections to the University community including faculty, students, and staff. The office serves enrolled students who have transferred in from other institutions.
Every residential community at Binghamton University includes transfer-student mentors who are familiar with the unique needs of transfer students and are dedicated to assisting every step of the way. Off-campus students are offered mentors, too. Details are explained at Orientation.
Honor Society
Binghamton University founded its chapter of Tau Sigma, the national academic honor society for transfer students, in 2007. Transfer students are also eligible for all university, school and department honors opportunities and research opportunities.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Binghamton University awards several scholarships each fall semester to members of Phi Theta Kappa which is an honor society for students at two-year U.S. or international schools. Selection is competitive, and to be considered, an application is required by March 15.
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First Conditional: real possibility
We are talking about the future. We are thinking about a particular condition or situation in the future, and the result of this condition. There is a real possibility that this condition will happen. For example, it is morning. You are at home. You plan to play tennis this afternoon. But there are some clouds in the sky. Imagine that it rains. What will you do?
Notice that we are thinking about a future condition. It is not raining yet. But the sky is cloudy and you think that it could rain. We use the present simple tense to talk about the possible future condition. We use WILL + base verb to talk about the possible future result. The important thing about the first conditional is that there is a real possibility that the condition will happen. Here are some more examples (do you remember the two basic structures: [IF condition result] and [result IF condition]?):
Sometimes, we use shall, can, or may instead of will, for example: If you are good today, you can watch TV tonight.


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The agenda is set, the speakers are booked, and our rooms are almost sold out. These are the makings of another successful conference, and the numbers tell the story: 48 sessions, 55 speakers, 6 after-hours events, and 8 support and networking sessions add up to a weekend filled with sharing, research and relaxation, focus and fun.
We are most appreciative of our generous sponsors and supporters — including our title sponsor, Komen for the Cure — for allowing us to once again bring an unparalleled educational program to our community at a nominal cost. Our collaborative health care partner, Celebration Health, will staff a booth to provide free health and well-being assessments for conference attendees, including evaluation of body mass index, fat distribution, nutrition and micronutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness. Representatives will also offer tips and resources for staying in shape. (Please read the article about our work with Celebration Health to Improve Continuum of Care.)
As always, research is one of our major conference themes. Catch up on the latest results, enroll in a study or registry, gather information to use or share about new clinical trials, and find out about the latest theories that scientists are examining more closely. Thanks to feedback from prior conferences, this year we've added sessions to help attendees understand the basics of research and how to interpret research articles. We have more topics on holistic care, including sessions on integrative medicine, diet and nutrition, and long-term wellness issues. Workshops will provide psychosocial support for decision-making, communicating with family, and coping with body image concerns. Learn about your medical legal rights and tips for appealing insurance denials. Our agenda also includes yoga, cardio tennis, and other activities to keep you active and energized. The entire program is designed to help participants live the best lives they can.
Networking and after-hours events are uplifting, inspiring, and designed to nurture your spirit. Visit Show & Tell where women share their post-mastectomy experiences and outcomes. Show & Tell sponsoring surgeons will answer questions about the procedures they perform.
If you are looking to add spice to your romantic life, attend Girls' Night In, sponsored by Pure Romance. First-time attendees can connect with volunteers and conference veterans for an ice-breaking meet-and-greet party on Thursday night. Later, enjoy desserts prepared by the Hyatt's award-winning chef and a signature cocktail at our elegant welcome reception. Cap off the conference on Saturday night with our wrap-up gene pool and Jacuzzi party.
The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers many activities, including four full Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses; an executive pitch-and-putt; lighted clay tennis courts; a full gym; walking, running, and biking trails; and free bicycles available for guests. The hotel's private lake offers kayaks, sailboats, and paddleboats. And hotel spa services are also available for extra pampering.
If you will not be attending this year, stay tuned to our website for session summaries and exciting announcements about our next Joining FORCEs conference.
We welcome your feedback. Please send your comments to Sue Friedman or fill out our Newsletter Feedback Form.
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- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
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Delicious - I'd have a couple of suggestions for some other reviewers. If this tastes bland or you feel it needs 4x the spices, you probably are using jarred spices that have been sitting in your cabinet since the Truman administration. I think by and large crushing cinnamon sticks is a risky proposition - most cinnamon sticks in the US are for dipping in punch or decoration for some coffee drink - they are usually just awful. Ground coinnamon isn't perfect but a teaspoon will more than do. I have been cooking from scratch for 20 years and have NEVER seen a fresh chickpea at any market. I assume that this reviewer meant canned as opposed to dry...I hope. I never add the canned liquid from beans, it has some starch, but a quick blend with the immersion blender or mashing some of the garbanzo's against the side of the pan with a fork will thicken it up nicely and you don't risk the tinny flavour of the canned liquid....obviously add as much or as little liquid as you prefer.
Of the new recipes I try, my husband and I agree that I should repeat some of them, but with A. Rahman's Chickpea Curry, we both wanted it again the next day! I scaled the recipe (for which I'm now kicking myself) to 4, used 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon instead of crushing the stick, omitted the salt, added 2 cups of diced left over turkey, and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth (from a cube) to add extra sauce and replace the omitted salt. Served it over jasmine rice and called it a day. This (with or without my turkey addition) will become a regular menu offering in our house. Someone else wrote that it will satisfy your craving for curry- and they are totally right. Cheers!
I've already reviewed this recipe, but it's become such a favourite of mine that I had to review it again. The last time I made it I added a large can of diced tomatoes (drained) and doubled the spices- it was wonderful!! Plus, once you've got all the spices, it's the easiest thing to make! Yum!
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Amount Per Serving (8 total)
- Calories
- 135 cal
- 7%
- Fat
- 4.5 g
- 7%
- Carbs
- 20.5 g
- 7%
- Protein
- 4.1 g
- 8%
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- 0%
- Sodium
- 289 mg
- 12%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Mike Myatt, Contributor
I write about leadership myths, and bust them one-by–one.
One of the most often overlooked aspects of leadership is the need for pursuit. Great leaders are never satisfied with traditional practice, static thinking, conventional wisdom, or common performance. In fact, the best leaders are simply uncomfortable with anything that embraces the status quo. Leadership is pursuit – pursuit of excellence, of elegance, of truth, of what's next, of what if, of change, of value, of results, of relationships, of service, of knowledge, and of something bigger than yourself. In the text that follows I'll examine the value of being a pursuer…
Here's the thing – pursuit leads to attainment. What you pursue will determine the paths you travel, the people you associate with, the character you develop, and ultimately, what you do or don't achieve. Having a mindset focused on pursuit is so critical to leadership that lacking this one quality can sentence you to mediocrity or even obsolescence. The manner, method, and motivation behind any pursuit is what sets truly great leaders apart from the masses. If you want to become a great leader, become a great pursuer.
A failure to embrace pursuit is to cede opportunity to others. A leader's failure to pursue clarity leaves them amidst the fog. Their failure to pursue creativity relegates them to the routine and mundane. Their failure to pursue talent sentences them to a world of isolation. Their failure to pursue change approves apathy. Their failure to pursue wisdom and discernment subjects them to distraction and folly. Their failure to pursue character leaves a question mark on their integrity. Let me put this as simply as I can – you cannot attain what you do not pursue.
Smart leaders understand it's not just enough to pursue, but pursuit must be intentional, focused, consistent, aggressive, and unyielding. You must pursue the right things, for the right reasons, and at the right times. Perhaps most of all, the best forms of pursuit enlist others in the chase. Pursuit in its purest form is highly collaborative, very inclusive and easily transferable. Pursuit operates at greatest strength when it leverages velocity and scale.
I also want to caution you against trivial pursuits – don't confuse pursuit with simple goal setting. Outcomes are clearly important, but as a leader, it's what happens after the outcome that you need to be in pursuit of. Pursue discovery, seek dissenting opinions, develop your ability unlearn by embracing how much you don't know, and find the kind of vision that truly does see around corners. Don't use your pursuits to shift paradigms, pursue breaking them. Knowing what not to pursue is just as important as knowing what to pursue.
It's important to keep in mind that nothing tells the world more about a leader than what or who they pursue – that which you pursue is that which you value. If you message to your organization you value talent, but don't treat people well and don't spend time developing the talent around you, then I would suggest you value rhetoric more than talent. Put simply, you can wax eloquent all you like, but your actions will ultimately reveal what you truly value.
Lastly, the best leaders pursue being better leaders. They know to fail in this pursuit is nothing short of a guarantee they'll be replaced by those who don't. All leaders would be well served to go back to school on what I refer to as the art and science of pursuitology.
What's been the best thing you've pursued? What pursuit has led you astray. Thoughts?
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The best thing I've learned to pursue is the truth. I pursue it with 'hard questions'. A 'hard question' is one that requires an answer that is known to be true, even if it's "I don't know" as long as there is follow-up as to why the person doesn't know, and if there is a mechanism to find the answer. I ask questions of others for two reasons – first and foremost is to educate myself and secondly to ensure that the person that is providing answers to me understands the answer and why its right and whether or not the answer is based on fact or conjecture. I'm not questioning their integrity, I'm challenging them to ask hard questions of others or to be prepared to bring about substantiated facts, or if they cannot be substantiated, to know the difference between the two and the amount of risk involved with the assumption of 'truth' regarding that fact. We're not perfect but we can be a heck of a lot better by not assuming that what we're told is correct, especially when you're using that information to make a decision that affects the life and / or safety of a person or business.
This is one of the most concise statements I have ever read. It describes 90% of my conversations with Liberals. How often they vehemently argue a point with nothing but talking points on their side (no facts or substantiation). I guess it really is a "Mental Disease".
Truth is truth…Period. No amount of wishing or hoping will change that. I will always agree that one should never assume that what he is told is correct. I may even add, don't believe all you see, either. Question, question, question. Verification cannot be overstated.
Seek first to understand – then to be understood. I was taught that a long time ago, hence the questions. Asking questions is good for everyones confidence if approached in a professional and most times personal, non-threatening manner. You cannot miss an opportunity to learn, or to teach. In many cases, the roles or learner and teacher can move back and forth in discussion as long as there are no hidden agendas, or as you clearly pointed out – pride takes a back seat to just wanting to a mutual goal.
Although I agree with the premises – the building of one's self pursuit of excellences, knowledge…etc. However, we have to be careful here and not set people up to pushing others. A person bent on pursuit all the time and not leading his or her employees is a bad concept. This leads to pushing people out of the way because the leader is bent on pursuit. The better concept here is to Lead Others to pursuit. Thank of it this way – pursuing a female and constantly asking for a date or going overboard on trying to impress her will Push her away. See what I am getting at here. Pursuit can end up pushing and not leading. So, pursuit is not critical to leadership – leading others to find ways to pursuit their needs, happiness, and even excellences are better. Leaders bent on pursuit as this article suggest – end up being bad leaders only out for their own needs. Past world history has given us plenty of examples of a pushing pursuit out of control leaders. KW.Tolley, MBA-Leadership
Like you, truth is one of my pursuits though I would not have thought of listing it here. Thank you.
Your article and your basis for it as revealed in how you reply to comments are sober and sound.


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PORTLAND -- A young red-tailed hawk found by police in downtown Portland last week has been treated and was released Wednesday, according to the Audubon Society.
The fledgling was found walking in traffic around Southwest 4th Avenue and Main Street on May 29. Police responded to block the intersection so the bird could be captured safely.
Photos: Portland police rescue young red-tailed hawk
It was taken to the Audubon Society and treated for lead poisoning, said Audubon spokesman Bob Sallinger. Veterinarians released the hawk Wednesday.
"We set him free on the roof of the Federal Courthouse around 12:30 this afternoon," Sallinger said. "He took a quick look around, ran about 20 feet along the rooftop and then leaped through the railing and into the air. He flew about two city blocks before landing on another rooftop."
"A little while later one of his parents cruised by and we could see him visibly responding to the parent," he added.
He said the hawk would remain in the area for the next couple of months as he perfects his hunting and flying skills."
The fledgling is likely the offspring of the red-tailed hawk pair featured on the KGW-Audubon "Raptor Cam" for five years. Last spring, the hawks moved their nest to a more private spot, atop the federal building downtown.
During the five years of Raptor Cam coverage, young hawks usually took their first flight in late May or early June. Some were found on the sidewalk below the nest and taken to the Audubon Society for treatment.
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Staying at El Jardin was a pleasant surprise, El Jardin is a Boutique Hostel run by a very friendly Lady who is really thinking about everything she can to make your stay confortable providing you with fantastic advices, helpfull information and more. It is very clean and got all the basic facilities you need. ... more
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Please join us for lunch and a very interesting presentation.
Our speaker this week is Colonel Tim Fitch - Chief of St. Louis County Police Department. Chief Fitch began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department in 1983. He has served as the Commanding Officer of the Divisions of Operational Support and Patrol. Chief Fitch has held various positions of rank in all Divisions within the Department.
Chief Fitch has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Truman State University and a Master's degree in Management from Fontbonne University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and is an adjunct instructor for Lindenwood University and the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. Chief Fitch is also a graduate of the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protectionprogram


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Nurses won't get money for Christmas party this year (From Banbury Cake)
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Nurses won't get money for Christmas party this year
9:00am Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in News By Amanda Williams
A HEALTH trust that gave its chief executive a pay rise while other staff salaries were frozen has axed Christmas party funds for hundreds of nurses.
About 717 staff working at community hospitals across Oxfordshire had previously been offered a donation of up to £35 each towards a Christmas party as a thank-you.
But this year the money has been taken away for the first time.
The news comes after the Oxford Mail revealed Julie Waldron, the former chief executive of the trust who was responsible for overseeing the cuts and was in charge when the decision was made to cut the Christmas payments, saw her salary band increased from £160,000-£165,000 to £165,000- £170,000.
She was this month replaced by Stuart Bell. His salary band was not available last night.
Community Health Oxfordshire, which runs community hospitals and outreach services, and the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health Trust (OBMH) merged last year.
The new joint trust is called the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
It has outlined £52m of cuts over the next five years from all of its services – including staffing costs – and workers are on an NHS-wide pay freeze.
It is also currently consulting with nurses on bringing in a new longer shift of 12 hours to 'increase efficiency'.
A spokesman for the new organisation said the decision to scrap the Christmas party payments was approved by their charitable funds committee in April and would come into force this Christmas.
She said: "When Oxford Health NHS FT and Community Health Oxfordshire integrated, work took place to ensure policies and guidelines were rationalised to ensure a consistent approach to charitable funds spending across the trust.
"In order for donated funds to retain their charitable status any expenditure must, whether directly or indirectly, provide patient benefit.
"The Charitable Funds Committee considers that expenditure on staff Christmas parties or other staff social events or entertaining does not normally provide sufficient patient benefit and is not the most efficient or effective way of applying available funds to provide patient benefit.
"Given the limited funds available to Oxford Health Charitable Funds, the decision has been taken that no expenditure of this kind may be funded."
Previously, staff at the OBMH have received a token gift such as a box of chocolates for Christmas, but a decision on whether this will continue has not yet been taken.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said it was a "kick in the teeth" for nursing staff.
Patricia Marquis, South East regional director of the RCN, said: "This could be the final nail in the coffin. Nurses are telling us how demoralised they are.
"It has been one change after another, one consultation after another.
"Something as small as losing their Christmas donation for staff functions can have a real knock-on effect to team morale.
"To hear that the frontline workforce are having to make these sacrifices at a time of a national pay freeze and changes to pensions whilst managers get this pay rise is a real kick in the teeth for nurses and, quite frankly, a grossly insensitive move by the directors."
Ian Mckendrick, spokesman for the Oxfordshire Unison union's health branch, and an Oxford Health nurse, said: "To think that such a small token of appreciation at Christmas doesn't get immeasurable rewards for patients in terms of having staff with good morale looking after them shows no understanding of what makes the NHS tick.
"Scrooge could learn a thing or two from these people.
"Perhaps the local NHS bosses could make up the shortfall from their incredible pay rises."
The row comes as chief executive of Oxford University Hospitals Trust Sir Jonathan Michael – who saw his pay bracket go up from £210,000-£215,000 to £215,000-£220,000 last year – declined to discuss the issue.
Repeated requests by the Oxford Mail for an interview, asking why he accepted the rise at a time when other staff were on pay freezes and the trust was facing multi-million-pound cuts, have been refused.
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9:31am Tue 23 Oct 12
Cathena says...
10:31am Tue 23 Oct 12
Dilligaf2010 says...
Cathena wrote:I completely agree, I recently had a stay in the JR, one of the shifts worked by the nurses was 14 hours a day, for 7 days straight, obviously they work shorter shifts too, but their pay scales peaked at £27,000 a year.
Happy nurses - with a Christmas party - would be better use of "funds to provide patient benefit." than senior salary increases.
Frankly I'm disgusted, I was earning more than that 12 years ago, they should be on far more for the work they do, the ones caring for me were absolute angels, always seemed to be on the go, and nothing too much trouble.
Sir Jonathan Michael could probably cover the cost of a Christmas party from the loose change in his sock drawer.
10:32am Tue 23 Oct 12
snert says...
How much would a party for several hundred or several thousand nurses cost? A lot.
The problem these days is that most companies, private and public are largely being run by the accountants/bean counters these days who don't necessarily know what is best for the company; they just look at what is cheapest.
10:50am Tue 23 Oct 12
Mark L. says...
as I have said before, my wife has been working 7am -8pm for over a year now. She was not given any say, despite having been nursing for 27 years. Part of the reason for leaving.
As for Christmas parties. She is usually working, and if not she pays for her food and drink herself.
11:10am Tue 23 Oct 12
CLLR KEN TIWARI says...
12:28pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Geoff Roberts says...
snert wrote:I'm not sure that it's correct that most companies, private and public are largely being run by the accountants/bean counters. The problem is much more deep rooted than than.
Cathena. While I would agree that it would be a better use of funds to provide nurses with a Christmas party than to increase senior salaries if you look at almost every other industry, private or public sector, salaries are frozen for the masses and bosses salaries are increased or bonuses given.
How much would a party for several hundred or several thousand nurses cost? A lot.
The problem these days is that most companies, private and public are largely being run by the accountants/bean counters these days who don't necessarily know what is best for the company; they just look at what is cheapest.
What this is all about ultimately is cost cutting and the decisions are frequently made by management who have no experience of managing a companies in the times we face. As far as private companies go it's a case of cutting costs by cutting jobs but at the same time attempting to save their share of the market or increase it by attempting to fix problems by making the remaining staff do more. This in turn inevitably leads to a risk to quality and then you have a conflict between cutting costs and increasing quality. Cutting is more important and it will win. Those making the decisions will feel the strain less, those on the shop floor will feel the strain badly and not be listened to.
12:31pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Geoff Roberts says...
b) Employ more people and accept a loss in profit as a result.
c) Find non existent software or machinery to automate jobs in order to cut costs in employing people (this fails every time)
d) Continue with the current unsustainable situation, in conflict, until everything breaks down and your staff go on strike.
This may not help the NHS though but it's still a similar problem.
12:37pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Geoff Roberts says...
Look at the police, the quality of policing is dire quite frankly. Take enforcing speed limits, the speed guns cost thousands of pounds. The police have no power to find cheaper equipment therefore if they are to enforce speed limits they will need to cut costs elsewhere yet police computer systems, buildings and so on are already in poor condition.
What we have is a bigger picture, a system that is flawed, that is completely unsustainable.
1:10pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Andrew:Oxford says...
If you are a trustee, it must be really hard to justify spending money on food and drink for an annual staff jolly when the money could be used for buying equipment - which is what most people think of when they donate or sponsor to raise money for a hospital.
Perhaps the nursing staff of Oxfordshire should start a new charitable fund exclusively for their Christmas party?
That way, when people are donating - they know for sure it is to bring pleasure to the people who cared for them.
1:49pm Tue 23 Oct 12
danfoxford says...
By my reckoning, an entire ward could be staffed just from their pay rises while the salaries for the nurses handling this workload have been frozen for three years.
We are confronting a false dilemma that the NHS, an organisation which provides essential public services, is unsustainable and must be cut, while money was found to bail out bankers who didn't even have to forgo their bonuses.
4:06pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Victor's_friend says...
4:57pm Tue 23 Oct 12
King Joke says...
Now that Christmas actually is being cancelled for thousands of public sector workers - I suspect this has happened more than just in Oxford - you don't hear a peep. I wonder why?
5:20pm Tue 23 Oct 12
cuckoo says...
..... I'm also certain that most donating would only be too happy that the money went, in some part, to subsidising a christmas party. If not, they only have to specify exactly what they wish said donation to purchase/contribute to!!
2:14am Wed 24 Oct 12
riman09 says...
Sounds familiar, eh?
9:24am Wed 24 Oct 12
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Seattle is now No. 23 in total offense after putting up 24 points on the Patriots, 21 of those coming on rookie Russell Wilson's three touchdown passes, including the 46-yard game winner to Sidney Rice with 1:18 to play.
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