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My work takes shape in the form of drawings of everyday objects carrying the idea of a physical weight of experience. My intension is to convey material objects (i.e. clothespins, safety pins, Christmas lights etc.) as an unfolding experience for the viewer. One goal is for the work to unravel in front of the viewer offering a sense of renewal, harmony and contradiction, where things are built and deconstructed simultaneously.
The work relies on the intensity of obsession and the passage of time. Time is noticed, ignored and felt through a series of aftermath equations that encompass the human experience, constantly oscillating between daily contradictions that set up binaries that may never fit together.
For me, one cannot experience renewal without deconstruction. Nature is juxtaposed with manufactured structures. My work attempts to expose conceptual contradictions, consciousness and unconsciousness and the conflicts of daily life through the passage of time.
The obsessive quality of this work is simultaneously absurd and meditative. In this way, I am utilizing 'time' through the manipulation of materials to respond to the complexity of our individual and collective experience.


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If the cysts can be shrunk safely, the kidney function can be improved effectively, then dialysis will be avoided and PKD patients can live healthy.
Foods and drinks are the topics cared about by Polycystic Kidney Disease patients, a reasonable PKD diet can help slow the development of the disease.
There is no doubt PKD can affect the family and life, a real Polycystic Kidney Disease treatment can help PKD patients improve the quality of life.
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Technology in the Arts #41
In our most recent episode, Brad flies solo and offers an overview of CAMT's 2008 summer tour. Now if we only had some groupies to follow us around... Also, Brad attends the Association of Arts Administration Educators Annual Conference and interviews the group's president, Andrew Taylor. Taylor is director of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration, an MBA degree program and research center in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, and the author of the blog The Artful Manager.
Finally, Brad interviews filmmaker Paul Germain, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon's Master of Arts Management program, about his new documentary Speedy Delivery. Germain and his crew followed David Newell, best known as Mr. McFeely on the hugely popular children's show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
CAMT's 2008 summer tour schedule:
|Technology in the Arts: Canada
|Waterloo, Ontario
|May 9-10, 2008
|National Performing Arts Convention
|Denver, CO
|June 10-14, 2008
|Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
|Philadelphia, PA
|June 20-22, 2008
|American Association of Community Theatre's NYC Convention
|New York, NY
|July 10-13, 2008
Cool Sites of the Episode
Brad: SpeedyDeliveryMovie.com - Web site for Paul Germain's documentary, Speedy Delivery
Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to email@example.com.


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The defender, who just turned 17 years old on Monday, has represented the club with distinction at every age group, and first made his u18s debut at 15.
Now, he is a key figure in Jason Wilcox's squad and has worn the captain's armband in the absence of regular skipper Tosin Adarabioyo as the Academy continues to place faith in technique and leadership attributes over age.
"I made my u18 debut against Newcastle away last October when we won 6-0," Charlie remembered. "We travelled down and when we got there I was told I was starting for the u18s. I was nervous at first but after two or three minutes it was fine because the team last year was really good so I settled in very quickly.
"It was easy to play with them because they are all good players. Tosin was starting too and he's my age, so he helped me through it."
A defender at heart, Charlie loves a strong tackle and a good header, but possesses the confidence and ability to play with the ball at his feet and start attacks from the back – a staple of the City youth development diet.
Schooled in the club's attacking, free-flowing philosophies from a young age, he was able to make the step up to u18s last season and his appearance record while still a schoolboy reached double figures.
After tasting North Division title success in May, the Mancunian centre-back is keen to do it all again.
He declared: "I got to play quite a few games with the u18s last year, and it was a really good experience for me seeing how they do things. Winning the league in the end just made it even sweeter.
"We definitely have the ambition to win it again and do what they did. We've had a really good start and I think we have a really strong group as well, so I have no doubt we will do well but it is just seeing whether we can go and win the league. I hope so."
Wilcox's men have had a strong start to the new campaign, losing just two of their opening 11 games and currently sit two points off top spot in the North League.
But Charlie believes that the St Bede's programme could be another vital ingredient to success. This year's scholar intake were the first to benefit from the groundbreaking partnership with the Alexandra Park school, which combines academic progress with daily football coaching.
"It really brought us together as a team," the youngster revealed. "We did get to train every day which helped develop us in the football aspect, but we also developed in the school aspect as well. Most of us got seven GCSEs so if we didn't make it in football we would have something to fall back on.
"The programme was about more than just football. You never know what can happen, you can get an injury when you're young which ends your career, so now we've got our good grades as well in case we ever need to do something else.
...Charlie Oliver...
"Getting used to being full time this year hasn't been too hard because in the St Bede's programme we were here every day, but for half days. Now the days are a bit longer so you need to concentrate more. I've grown into it now so it's normal and really enjoyable."
Sixteen is also the first age at which overseas youngsters can join the City fold, and the youngster reveals it's been a smooth assimilation, with all nationalities keen to learn from each other's footballing style and culture.
He said: "It's brought in some different talents and different playing styles, like Manu [Garcia], who is Spanish. He sees the game differently, and he can play one touch really well. An English player might have a slightly different style, and the Dutch boys are good too but play differently again.
"It brings something to the changing room as well, like different senses of humour. The team spirit is really strong."
A confident and articulate youngster, Charlie is keen to strive for ever higher goals, and his motivations are clear: "It's all about trying to get another contract here at City and just trying every day to be the best I can."


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While planting each of these different types of trees differs in the details, all trees eventually end up in a hole. But not any old hole will do.
The most common mistake when planting a tree is a digging hole, which is both too deep and too narrow. Too deep and the roots don't have access to sufficient oxygen to ensure proper growth. Too narrow and the root structure can't expand sufficiently to nourish and properly anchor the tree.
As a general rule, trees should be transplanted no deeper than the soil in which they were originally grown. The width of the hole should be at least 3 times the diameter of the root ball or container or the spread of the roots in the case of bare root trees. This will provide the tree with enough worked earth for its root structure to establish itself.
When digging in poorly drained clay soil, it is important to avoid 'glazing'. Glazing occurs when the sides and bottom of a hole become smoothed forming a barrier, through which water has difficulty passing. To break up the glaze, use a fork to work the bottom and drag the points along the sides of the completed hole. Also, raising the centre bottom of the hole slightly higher than the surrounding area. This allows water to disperse, reducing the possibility of water pooling in the planting zone.
Planting Balled and Burlapped Trees
Balled and burlapped (B & B) trees, although best planted as soon as possible, can be stored for some time after purchase as long as the ball is kept moist and the tree stored in a shady area. B & B trees should always be lifted by the ball, never by the trunk. The burlap surrounding the ball of earth and roots should either be cut away completely (mandatory, in the case of synthetic or plastic burlap) or at least pulled back from the top third of the ball (in the case of natural burlap). Any string or twine should also be removed. Backfill soil (combinations of peat moss, composted manure, topsoil, etc.) is then placed in the hole surrounding the tree just to the height of the ball or slightly lower to allow for some settling. Be careful not to compress the back fill soil as this may prevent water from reaching the roots and the roots from expanding beyond the ball. DON"T FORGET TO MULCH!
Planting Container Trees.
Container trees (though subject to greater heat and drying conditions than B and B) can also be stored for a brief period of time after purchase as long as the soil in the container is kept moist and the tree stored in a shady spot. The procedure for planting container trees is similar to that for B & B trees. In the case of metal or plastic containers, remove the container completely. In the case of fibre containers, tear the sides away.
Once carefully removed from the container, check the roots. If they are tightly compressed or 'potbound', use your fingers or a blunt instrument (to minimize root tearing) to carefully tease the fine roots away from the tight mass and then spread the roots prior to planting. In the case of extremely woody compacted roots, it may be necessary to use a spade to open up the bottom half of the root system. The root system is then pulled apart or 'butterflied' prior to planting. Loosening the root structure in this way is extremely important in the case of container plants. Failure to do so may result in the roots 'girdling' and killing the tree. At the very least, the roots will have difficulty expanding beyond the dimensions of the original container. To further assist this, lightly break up even the soil outside the planting zone. This allows roots that quickly move out of the planting zone to be more resilient as they anchor into existing surrounding soil conditions.
Once the tree is seated in the hole, the original soil is then back-filled into the hole to the soil level of the container. Again, remember not to overly compress the back-filled soil especially by tramping it with your feet. Compress gently using your hands. MULCH!
Planting Bare-Rooted Trees.
Planting bare-rooted trees is a little different as there is no soil surrounding the roots. Most importantly, the time between purchase and planting is a more critical issue. Plant as soon as possible. When purchasing bare-rooted trees, inspect the roots to ensure that they are moist and have numerous lengths of fine root hairs (healthy). Care should be taken to ensure that the roots are kept moist in the period between purchase and planting. Prune broken or damaged roots but save as much of the root structure as you can. Soak the tree in water several hours and up too 48hrs before planting.
To plant, first fill the hole with water and let drain completely, build a cone of earth in the centre of the hole around which to splay the roots. Make sure that when properly seated on this cone the tree is planted so that the 'trunk flare' is clearly visible and the 'crown', where the roots and top meet, is about two inches above the soil level. This is to allow for natural settling. Back fill with dirt. Bareroot trees can burn easily, so it is not advisable to use fertilizers or compost at this time. Mulch with woodchips, straw, or grass clippings. This will reduce watering chores and keep the ground at more even temperatures.
Keep well watered, but allow soil to dry out before watering again. Because Bare Root trees are working on growing below the soil line they are slower than potted to fully leaf out. Slowly, but surely you will notice growth and tree should be fully established in 6 months.
However.. a little well incorperated compost with barkfines, straw, or bedding material may be used to amend the soil in a newly planted area. Or use an organic garden soil or potting soil to amend the soils. Careful using manure at this time, you may top dress later after the roots have established themselves. If doing a whole orchard, it is recommended to go ahead and broadcast compost over entire planting area and till in deeply, much like a vegetable garden. This is fine because the ratio of soil to compost won't cause burning. Be sure to use well aged compost perferably with peat moss, bedding material, or bark fines.
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Fortnite is coming back to retail stores next month with a special bundle being produced in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive. The Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle will hit the US on November 13 for $30 and the UK on November 16 for £25. It will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, and a digital version of the bundle will also be available through the in-game store.
The bundle includes the free-to-play game Fortnite: Battle Royale–which presumably means it excludes the Save the World mode–along with the Frostbite outfit/skin, Cold Front glider, Chill-Axe pickaxe, Freezing Point back bling, and 1,000 V-Bucks to buy yourself some other snazzy new gear of your choice or a Battle Pass. The box on store shelves will contain a voucher code for the content, instead of a disc.
This is one of the cheaper retail options for Fortnite, though if you're in the market for a console as well, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One have options as well. Those include some special skins and V-Bucks for good measure. If you just want a particularly good deal on V-Bucks themselves, you can grab the Ace Bundle for a better price than usual.
If you've already gotten your hands on the Season 6 Battle Pass and need some help grinding out its many rewards, check out our challenge guide. Meanwhile we're waiting for some updates that have been leaked in one way or another–a new rocket launcher and some spooky Halloween merriment, to be exact.


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The LuLac Edition #3004, July 30th, 2015
Here's my take. She needs the money now. She needs to solidify her base of support. She needs commitments now. The meet and greets for the average Joes and Janes will come. And they'll love her. Book on that.
During the very first Presidential campaign I volunteered for, Humphrey in 1968, it was a big deal when Humphrey met the 1 million dollar mark in money raised. That happened in late October. The campaign and financial world of Presidential politics is a different animal now. It would be nice to have Mrs. Clinton stop and chat but this is a careful campaign. True believers will understand that aspect and not take offense.
Plus we as Democrats have to accept that there is a class system. It exists in America. Those who could afford to go…went. The political class went. It would be like missing your kid's Holy Communion. The regular Democrats, the $25.00 buck a head guys and gals will get their turn.
But not now.
Medicare turns 50 today. As a youngster in the hot summer of '65, I remember watching TV in the afternoon as President Johnson signed the act into law with former President Harry Truman. Both Mr. Truman and his wife Bess got the first two Medicare cards. For 50 years, it has been a reliable guarantor of the health and welfare of older and disabled Americans by paying their medical bills, ensuring their access to needed health care services. Plus it has protected them from potentially crushing health expenses. Medicare is popular now but Congress created the program only after a long and deeply ideological struggle that still reverberates today.
There were cries of socialism, big brother and every thing else the fear mongers of the day threw at the law. Just like The Affordable Care Act critics, Medicare opposition was loud and unreasonable.
The House took up consideration of the bill on April 7th, and passed the bill the next day by a vote of 313-115 (with 5 not voting). In July the Senate passed it 68-21 (with 11 not voting). Lyndon Johnson knew that he needed to pass the bill when he had a majority in both houses. He knew that there might be compromise but no concession to a party that lost an election. There might have been noises about disruptions from the GOP but Johnson made sure they were squashed like bugs.
On the 50th anniversary of a landmark achievement for America, we can only wish that the current President wielded a tad more power when he might have passed a Public Option. BTW, no one tried to repeal Medicare. They'd never dare.
"Significant decreases in demand for coal power generation have negatively impacted workers and communities that have relied on the coal industry for decades," Rep. Cartwright said, member of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources. "This legislation will assist struggling coal communities throughout the Appalachian Region overcome the challenges associated with changing natural resources markets"
In addition, $5 million dollars will be allocated towards funding the design, construction, and operation of large-scale projects to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources.
The focus of the legislation is to assist struggling coal communities diversify their economies, increase human capital development, and stimulate economic growth.
To fund these investments, the legislation will close coal royalty loopholes in the federal coal royalty payment system, loopholes that coal companies have exploited for decades to avoid paying royalties on federal coal.
Recent reports and investigations from the Government Accountability Office and the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Interior have revealed that the government is not collecting full royalty payments from private mining companies extracting coal from public lands. Some coal mining companies are selling coal to subsidiaries at artificially low prices to decrease royalty payments. A recent Headwaters Economics report found that coal sales to subsidiaries and other non-competitive activities cost the federal government as much as $139 million in royalty payments every year. As a result, the bill would be deficit positive and provide additional funding to States that produce coal on federal land while improving transparency in the coal market.
"NRF's Heroes of Main Street have shown through their voting records that they care about retailers, big and small, and value the role these businesses play in communities across the country," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. "By backing our policy priorities, they show their commitment to a prosperous Main Street and to the long-term growth of retail – our nation's largest private sector employer."
Barletta, who frequently conducts "Main Street Tours" in localities across the 11th district, has been talking to business owners and consumers to hear their concerns and suggestions. He cites his conversations with merchants and citizens as good sources for ideas. The NRF highlighted key votes on policies on health care, tax reform, and workforce policies that work for employers and employees alike. Barletta is also a strong supporter of the Remote Transaction Parity Act, formerly known as the Marketplace Fairness Act, which levels the playing field among brick-and-mortar retailers and Internet sellers with regard to the collection of sales tax.
"As a former mayor, I have seen first-hand how much our cities and towns depend on our local merchants to keep our economy moving and create good jobs for our citizens," Rep. Barletta said. "Local retailers make up the backbone of our economy, and they cannot be left behind."
As the world's largest retail trade association and the voice of retail worldwide, the NRF represents retailers of all types and sizes. Retailers operate more than 3.6 million U.S. businesses that support one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans.
Wilkes-Barre author Brandon Halsey will be signing copies of his new horror novel Bliss at this weekend's Monster Mania horror convention in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Taking place from July 31st - August 2nd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Monster Mania promises to be the biggest horror convention on the East Coast.
Featured guest include such icons as Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) Neve Campbell (Scream) Brad Dourif (Child's Play) Danielle Harris (Halloween) and many, many more.
The convention will also host film screenings, exclusive cast reunions, and the opportunity to meet numerous horror and pop culture superstars.
"The signing at last spring's Monster Mania was my best showing yet and I'm very excited to be back," Halsey said. "The promoters behind Monster Mania have a stellar reputation and even non-horror fans would be impressed by the large attendance and sheer size of the show."
Bliss is also available for purchase on all major online merchants, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the author's own website.
Brandon Halsey will be signing books at Monster Mania during the following times:
Friday: 4PM - 10PM
Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
ECTV Live hosts David DeCosmo and Rusty Fender will welcome Bob Shlesinger to the program during the week of August 3rd to talk about plans for this year's Scranton Jazz Festival.
ECTV Live can be see on Comcast channel 19 (61 in some areas) and is aired three times each day during the week.
This Week on Sunday Magazine
Magic 93's Frankie in the Morning speaks with Becca Darling about the 3rd Walk for Debbie's Darlings, coming up next Saturday at the Dallas High School track to benefit needy kids going back to school.
An encore of Brian Hughes' interview with bankruptcy attorney Chuck Tatlebaum, who discusses the future of shopping malls, and has some advice for the new owner of the Mall at Steamtown in Scranton.
Frankie speaks with Mike Zimmerman and Meghan Kennedy about the 7th Annual Paulie Friedman 5K Walk/Run coming up next Sunday as Misericordia University in Dallas.
And Brian speaks with chef Ingrid Hoffman from the Food Network about healthy Summer grilling.
Tune in to Sue Henry's "Special Edition" this week as Sue recaps the week's news. Special Edition is heard Saturdays and Sunday on these Entercom stations, WILK FM Saturday at 2pm Sunday at 6 am on Froggy 101 Sunday at 7 am on The Sports Hub 102.3 Sunday at 7 am on K R Z 98.5 Sunday at noon on WILK FM 103.1.
Want to hear some great parodies on the news? Tune in to WILK Radio at 6:40 and 8:40 AM on Mondays. As Ralph Cramden used to say, "It's a laugh riot!"
Tune in Wednesdays on WILK Radio for Karel on the Street. Hear some of the funniest and heartwarming comments on the issues of the day on Webster and Nancy with Karel Zubris.
Every Wednesday at 5PM, Steve Corbett shines the light on a Public official with his "Somebody's Watching Me" segment. Corbett picks an alleged public servant to eye ball and observe. Batten down the lawn furniture in the driveway and that e mail machine. There is nowhere to hide when "Somebody's Watching". Wednesdays at 5 on WILK's Corbett program.
President Lyndon B. Johnson announces his order to increase the number of United States troops in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000, and to more than double the number of men drafted per month - from 17,000 to 35,000…..The Beatles second movie Help! premieres..
President Lyndon B. Johnson B. Johnson signs the Social Security Act of 1965 into law, establishing Medicare and Medicaid…………………Cigarette advertising is banned on British television….Pennsylvania Senator Joe Clark calls the Medicare legislation one of the most significant legislative acts of the 20th century since FDR began Security Security…in LuLac land, Washington finds that both Pennsylvania representatives, Dan Flood and Joe McDade support the Medicare Bill..and fifty years ago this week the number one song in LuLac land and America was a combination of doo wop, soul and pop, "I'm a Happy Man" by The Jive Five


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Today is patch day for EVE Onlines Escalation update. Escalation is the precursor update to the upcoming Inferno expansion and adds a number of changes to the game such as the rebalance of titans, lots of UI changes, several bug fixes and a lot more. Patch notes for Escalation are available along with a video from the EVE Online dev team about the update and Inferno expansion features that you can view below.
To read the latest guides, news, and features you can visit our EVE Online Game Page.


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Monster Truck Fever
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Monster Truck fever is a driving game! The aim of the game is to drive over bumpy, twisting terrain in you monster truck as you race to the finishing line! Hit the big jumps to charge your boost bar to give you an edge – but be careful! If you crash into any of the other trucks, your boost bar will decrease! Be sure to upgrade your truck, too! Earn money in the races to spend on improving your vehicle, which'll give you a greater chance of winning the later races!
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The seminar was developed as a two-day event, but can be compressed into one long day. Content and hands on are basically the same, but less time for Q and A with one day. With the two day class, I let questions lead us where the students want to go. With the one day we are more focused to the agenda.
Basic AGENDA for a one day class is:
8 am: Welcome , Registration, etc. We usually take care of any house-keeping items such as signing waivers, etc.
8:30 to 10: Classroom lecture and discussion
10 to 10:15: Break
10:15 to 11: Finish classroom. This of course depends on questions asked, etc.
11 to 12: Laboratory
12 to 12:4: 5 Lunch
12:45 to finish (usually about 5pm) Lab
In the classroom we discuss the 1st principle of effective shearing- KNOW THE EQUIPMENT. Comparison of different makes of hand pieces, Comb and cutter selection, Basic care and maintenance, etc. We also do hands on attaching combs and cutters to the machine. We do not proceed until everyone is comfortable with the equipment.
In the Lab before lunch we introduce the second concept of effective shearing: KNOW THE PATTERN. We begin by learning the feet placement for the shearer as he moves around the alpaca during shearing. We incorporate line-dancing techniques to aid memory retention and comic relief. We then blend the footwork into the shearing pattern on the alpaca. We do not move on until everyone is comfortable with the pattern.
In the Lab after lunch, we talk about and demonstrate safe Take-down (restraint) and release techniques. We then shear an animal as a demonstration. Students break into teams of three (a shearer, a head holder, and a sweeper) and rotate through the positions until all have shorn an animal.
We then practice restraint and release as we re-shear the alpacas. This emphasizes the third principle of effective shearing: KNOW THE CONTOUR. Our goal is to send everyone home confident enough to do this in their own barn.
All advertising, registration and clerical duties. I like to limit the seminar to 12 people for better control and more intimate teaching. We have taught up to 16, but it makes for a longer day, and some lose focus. Seminar fees per student are your call.
A classroom setting. Tables and chairs for 12 people plus myself. Internet access is a bonus but not required. Electricity to run shears in the classroom. Consideration for weather/temperature in your area for the time period.
Copies of a manual that I will send to you. One for each participant. Pencils, pens, etc.
I strongly recommend a waiver/hold harmless agreement for participants to sign. I can help with wording if you like.
Any other materials/advertising as desired to hand out.
Refreshments. Most hosts have a Continental breakfast/beverages. This is completely up to you. We will take a lunch break. Your choice on how this is handled.
Restroom facilities.
A Laboratory area. We will set up two shearing stations side by side. Each station requires a rectangular area 8 ft X 16 ft minimum. Two solid anchor points for each station.
Electricity and adequate lighting.
Provisions for handling fiber. Bags, brooms, etc, etc.
Gates, catch pens, etc. for convenient penning of animals to be shorn. (just like shearing day).
Minimum of 14 animals to be shorn for each seminar. One for each participant and two for demonstrations. A word of caution: Although with over 400 students graduated from this seminar we have not had any serious cuts or injuries, sometimes legs ,tails and topknots look a little funky. We do clean them up afterwards. I would recommend fiber males if possible.
A manual/handout for you to copy.
All equipment used in classroom and laboratory.
Shearing equipment for sale from Light Livestock equipment.
I am sending this as a beginning point. I will probably think of more things and you will probably have more questions. I firmly believe this is the most extensive seminar of it's type in the country. You may reference Jay Ward at Light Livestock or the Forsteners at Magical Farms.
My fees are $1000.00 per day for each day of instruction plus travel expenses round trip. I will be coming from NH.


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Fighting to the finish in Aleppo
July 31 - Gun battles rage in Aleppo as Syrian rebels defend contested districts. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Fighting to the finish in Aleppo -- Syria's largest city. Rebel forces defend their positions in the Salaheddine district. They vow to turn Aleppo into the quote "grave" of the Syrian President Bashar-al Assad. (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) FREE SYRIA ARMY FIGHTER, NAME WITHHELD, SAYING: "We ask the regime soldiers to see what Bashar has done to our country. He destroyed the country. We ask them to leave their weapons and join us so we can fight this infidel." Rebel say they will push towards the city center, district by district. They say they can achieve the goal "within days, not weeks". Rights groups say more than 100 people were killed in Syria on Monday. Thousands of residents have fled their homes. Streets stand empty. Thousands have died since the uprising began last march. Many more have been wounded. There is still no end in sight. Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters.


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What does it take to train 15,000 people, most of whom are on sea, sailing around the world? How would you make a learning management system work on a ship and link with the central system at headquarters? Christian Volkle should know. Chris is Manager – Fleet Training with Holland America Line (HAL) and was in India recently, visiting us at Tata Interactive Systems. Chris was a sailor for many many years before he moved on to his current managerial role. And surprisingly, for someone who has visited about 140 countries, this was his first visit to India.
We caught up with Chris for a brief chat on the training challenges at HAL and their plans around eLearning on their ships.
The entire chat is available as a podcast, ~10 minutes. Download the mp3 to listen to it in a player of your choice or simply use the player below.
Here are some of the key points Chris made.
- The training audience of HAL includes more than 15,000 employees from 68 nationalities, with educational levels ranging from 3rd grade to a PhD or even multiple PhDs.
- HAL is perhaps the first company in the world to link their Learning Management Systems in their ships to the main office through satellite communication systems.
- HAL took a strategic look at training and devised a training plan that focused on three long-term initiatives:
o Move as much of their training as possible to eLearning.
o Install and implement a Learning Management System.
o Have a specially built wired and connected training room in each ship.
- Mobile Learning is an area that Chris would look at closely in the future.
- HAL has a Kid's Club on their ships, which addresses the entertainment requirements of kids on cruises with their parents. HAL is looking at computer-based educational entertainment products for Kid's Club.
And here are some photographs, from (and one fantastic one
of) the different ships that HAL operate. Please click on the thumbnails for an expanded view.


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FSJPLA Board Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Time: 6:00pm
Where: FSJPL
Board meetings are held 9 months of the year at the tables in the rear of the library. Visit our Board of Trustees page to view all meeting dates, agendas and minutes.
The public is welcome to attend FSJPL Board meetings. If you would like to appear as a delegate at one of our meetings, or are interested in becoming a Board Trustee, please contact us.


text: When I push the play button, both Cerebral Turbulency and Pigsty comes to mind. A great blend between heavy hardcore music with the grinding brutality makes this CD is a must for every heavy music lover out there. Death growling vocal sidelined by angry hardcore shouting are very well mixed with sore throat screaming like there is no more tomorrow. One thing that set MF differ from other grind band is that they are not monotonous grind. They try to experiment with lotsa elements and they do it in very excellent way. You even can find the turntable scratches in this album, hip hop yuppie can eat their heart out! And a very good studio recording is a plus too. After not listening to good grind band for months, this is gonna be a therapy. Available thru United Guttural USA.


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In step two of our journey, we are to describe the card, literally and objectively. In this process, we are not to attach any meaning or interpretations of the card.
"When a card's landscape is precisely described, it opens a doorway into a world suffused with sensory experience."
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Activity 2-1: Step One – Describe your chosen card as completely as you can with no meanings or interpretations. This can be spoken aloud and recorded, or written into your journal. Mary Greer suggests two minutes for oral descriptions and five minutes for writing.
Activity 2:1: Step Two – Repeat your description, but change to first person, present tense.
I am standing with my arms crossed, holding a sword in each hand. A white feather covers my eyes. I'm wearing a pink dress, armored sleeves, a belt of knives, and a pink triangle stone necklace. My brown hair cascades down my back and ends at my hips. Two ravens fly above. The sun peeks out of a cloud-filled sky, touching my pink wings, reflecting off my blades, and casting my shadow, along with the bird's, across the ground.
Wow, for a moment, I stood where she stood and felt the sun touching my 'wings'.
Were you able to stay objective during your description? Did interpretation seep in? If so, simply as yourself why?
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7. Newgrange Gold
Newgrange Gold Rapeseed and Camelina Oil is grown and produced on our farm in the heart of the Boyne Valley, Co. Meath. Our rapeseed and camelina is grown using the best tillage techniques, even our bees assist in the pollination of our crop. When we cold press our rapeseed and camelina we create the finest oil, high in essential fatty acids - omega 3, 6 and 9 and low in saturated fat. Our oil is 100% traceable because we grow, press and bottle it entirely on our farm. Our oil is a fantastic culinary oil with an amazing fruity taste, which is great as an incredibly healthy cooking oil, salad dressing, for frying and other culinary uses such as making homemade mayonnaise and baking.
Our farm is situated in the lush and beautiful Boyne Valley. It stares in the face of Newgrange and has watched every solstice since Newgrange was built. This is a truly magical place and it seems to fill our oil with just as much magic. Our oil is cold pressed on our farm where history plays a large part with the ancient ring forts and souterrains to be seen. The farm house at Crewbane is a Herdsmans house some 200 years old and it peers over the lip of the Boyne Valley giving magnificent views of the Boyne, the ancient burial tomb at Knowth and the lush flat plain that makes the Boyne Valley and our oil so special. It is often that you can see the deer roaming, a fox on the move and a buzzard coasting on the waves of the wind. All involved at Newgrange Gold are proud of the Boyne Valley and our oil.
Have a look at our you tube video of Brian Lally's recent interview with Newgrange Gold with spectacular pictures of the Boyne Valley, Newgrange and the Food prepared by the Eastern Seaboard Restaurant:
8. MJ Flanagans
In a tradition that stretches back generations, Flanagan's specialise in fresh and smoked salmon, cutting every slice by hand. We also prepare and deliver a wide selection of white fish, prawns and mussels, most of which comes from the daily catches of local fishermen in Dunmore East and Kilmore Quay.
Established in 1908 and based in Waterford, Flanagan's remains a family business to this day with brothers John and Brendan Whittle at the helm.
Flanagan's story
Flanagan's has been supplying quality seafood to hotels, restaurants and the general public in Waterford and beyond for over a hundred years.
Founded by Martin J Flanagan in 1908, the company traded for many years from its well-known city centre premises on Broad Street. His son Jack subsequently took over, selling the catches of local fishermen to the people of Waterford and exporting large volumes of salmon to the UK.
In the late 1950's, John Whittle, a cousin of Jack, took over and was eventually succeeded by his sons John and Brendan, who now manage the operation from its new base in the IDA Industrial Estate (Northern Extension) on the outskirts of Waterford city.
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Our reputation for excellence has stood the test of time. The name "Flanagan's" has become synonymous with quality seafood, including fresh, frozen and smoked fish. We're particularly renowned for our delicious smoked salmon, which we sell from our shop, deliver locally and export to Europe.
Our customers often remark on the great service and personal attention they receive from our experienced staff, many of whom have been us for over 30 years. It is this tradition of craftsmanship and pride, handed down through generations, that makes Flanagan's so special and sets us apart.
9. Ballyburden Meats
Ballyburden Meat Processors Ltd. was formed in July 1988 by Micheal O' Crualaoi. The company specialises in servicing the catering market in both Cork and Kerry. Our strengths lie in the quality of our products and the service we provide, which stems from fifty years experience in the retail business. O' Crualaoi The Butchers, our sister company is renowned for it's award-winning products and recommended as 'Best in Ireland' in The Bridgestone Guide 2000/2001.
Over the years we have developed a diverse customer base which includes industrial catering, cafes, restaurants, hotels and hospitals. We employ 25 staff and operate from our approved cutting plant in Ballyburden, Ballincollig.
Our distribution fleet consists of five refrigerated vans, providing a daily service to Cork city and outlaying areas. Most of our customers receive an average of three deliveries per week.
Our product range includes beef, lamb, pork, bacon, poultry and cooked meats. We operate a quality control system which is fully compliant with HACCP procedures. An independent auditor is engaged to ensure these high standards are maintained.
10. Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese is a small family business in the South East of Co. Wicklow. The Hempenstall family have been milking cows on a small dairy farm at Curranstown, Arklow for the past 50 years. John established Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese in 2005 to supplement farm income. He milks approximately 60 cows and has developed a distinctive range of cheeses using only his own pasteurised milk from his herd of Friesian cows. The cheeses are handmade, in a purpose built dairy on the farm, by the entire Hempenstall family, over seen by John. They have won gold, silver and bronze awards at, among others, the British Cheese Awards and have been recommended by John and Sally McKenna. Wicklow Blue has specifically enjoyed critical acclaim since arriving on the market. He has a range of products now, including Wicklow Blue, Wicklow Baun, St. Kevin, Blue Crumble, a natural buttermilk and a selection of new cheddar cheeses. The brie cheeses are available in delicatessens, supermarkets and farmer's markets as well as many resturants throughout the country.


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Player: NebulousCass
Name: Cassandra Abbott
Aliases: Cassie
XP Unspent/Total: 20/20
Brief Description: Demeanor: Outgoing and Social | Nature: Methodical and Calculating | Appearance: Scholarly
Appearance: Cassie prides herself on her appearance, as such she takes great pains to ensure that she always looks her best. Wearing not necessarily expensive clothes she does make an effort to make what she does have look good.
Her silver hair cut just above her chin level, eyes black as the void. Possessing a slender form, yet hiding powerful mental abilities.
Personality: Cassie takes her time to analyze a situation, while at the same time giving off the aura of being a social butterfly. She is kind and sweet or ruthless and harsh depending on the situation. Always thinking of the next move.
Hobbies, Likes and Dislikes:
Brawn: 1 (Mass, Muscle, Endurance and Resilience)
Finesse: 3 (Coordination, Agility, Quickness and Grace)
Acuity: 3 (Comprehension, Clarity, Perceptiveness and Reasoning)
Resolve: 4 (Willpower, Concentration, Determination and Focus)
Charisma: 3 (Charm, Presence, Confidence and Poise)
Initiative: 7 (Default: Finesse+Acuity)
Health: 9 (Default: 5 plus Resolve, plus half of Brawn)
Psyche: 10 (Default: 5 plus half of the sum of Acuity, Resolve, and Charisma)
Quick Defenses:
Vitality Total: 3
Reflex Total: 6
Willpower Total: 7
Parry Roll: 6
Dodge: 8
Mundane DR: 5
Ability DR: 3
Equipped: Light Armor (2/0)
- Martial Arts 3 Finesse Cassie is a novice martial artist.
- Vitality 2 Brawn Cassie's Vampiric nature boosts her innate vitality.
- Reflex 3 Finesse Cassies Vampiric nature boosts her innate reflexes.
- Willpower 3 Resolve Cassie's Vampiric nature boosts her mental defenses.
- Movement 2 Finesse Cassie's Vampiric nature boosts acrobatics
- Perception 3 Acuity Cassie's Vampiric nature boosts her visual acuity.
- Stealth 3 Finesse Cassie's Vampiric nature allows her to blend with the shadows.
- Persuasion 3 Charisma Cassie's Vampiric nature makes it easier to persuade.
- Occult Knowledge 3 Acuity Cassie knows too much.
- Magic 3 Acuity Comprehensive
Projective Telepathy - 2 (Power)
Introducing thoughts to the minds of others, often as suggestions or compulsions, changing the mental states of others, and imposing the telepath's will upon the psyche.
Regeneration - 2 (Power)
Your body heals quickly on its own, closing wounds in minutes or seconds that would take others days to heal from, and surviving incredible harm that would leave others dead.
- Vampirism: Psychic (-1) - Must take a power or gift that allows some form of mental contact and drain. -1 to all actions for each day of going without siphoning psychic energy from others for at least 10 minutes. Bringing a target to 0 psyche gives 1 focus.
- Determination (3) In Health equation, change "Brawn + .5Resolve" to "Resolve + .5Brawn."
- Quickened Response (3) - Get +1 Initiative
- Natural Armor (5) - Get 2 points of standard armor. If taken with Resistant Body, the lower rank one gets -1 cost per level.
- Resistant Body (3) - Get 2 points of armor vs non-mundane attacks that normally bypass armor. If taken with Natural Armor, the lower rank one gets -1 cost per level.
- Transhuman Senses (3) - Your vision isn't impaired by poor lighting, you can listen for and pick sounds out of the background noise and voices from a crowd, you have superior and more distinguishing senses of smell and taste than most humans, and your touch is more sensitive, possibly picking up vibrations more easily and distinguishing textures. +3 to resist sensory impairment, and ignore most ambient or environmental penalties to perception.
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On Tuesday 22nd August the Year Five and Six classes had the pleasure of a visit from author Nadia King to celebrate this year's Book Week. Nadia is the author of Jenna's Truth, a touching story inspired by true events about a young girl who was bullied in school. Nadia also told us about her life and offered these tips for getting started as a writer.
- Dream your story
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- Be nosey
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Pro-choice Groups Call on Alberta Government to Stop Funding Anti-Abortion OrganizationsFriday, April 21 2017
ALBERTA – The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) and the Alberta Prochoice Coalition (APC) welcome the news that the pro-choice Canadian Federal Government will take steps to prohibit future Canada Summer Jobs funding for anti-abortion groups. [i] The Liberal government's announcement came after ARCC revealed on April 10 that four anti-choice political groups had received Canada Summer Jobs funding from various ridings since 2011. [ii]
"Our pro-choice Liberal government will be protecting the rights of women, trans men, and non-binary people when it implements changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program that will make anti-choice organizations ineligible," said Kathy Dawson, a Board member with Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada and Alberta Prochoice Coalition. "Now we must ensure that the Alberta provincial government makes the same commitment to abortion rights through the implementation of pro-choice policy that will immediately and permanently stop all provincial funding to these anti-choice organizations.
Alberta Government Ministries have been funding various anti-choice groups since 2011, as follows:
1. Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (reporting to Treasury Board): Bingo and (pending) casino license for Lethbridge and District Birthright Society ($16K+ annual).
2. Community and Social Services: Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre ($72K+ annual)
3. Provincial/Municipal FCSS funding: Total unknown (Medicine Hat, Mountainview, Greenview and Cremona have all funded anti-abortion groups with FCSS). Anti-abortion groups should be ineligible under the FCSS Program Handbook section 2.1(1), as these organizations do not have prevention programs, and they oppose abortion and common pregnancy prevention methods such as the pill, IUD, and emergency contraception.
4. Alberta Labour: Summer Temp Employment, CA Job Grants Training ($21K, 2016-17).
5. Alberta Culture: Current amounts unknown ($128K, 2010-14)
Full details at this table, which includes federal and municipal funding of Alberta anti-choice groups, totalling over $1 million since 2011:
Dawson said: "Most Albertans would be surprised to learn that many pregnancy care centres are religious missions created to undermine contraceptive use and interfere with abortion access. Most do not have medical staff available to assist pregnant clients or counsellors that are accountable to any professional standards or organizations".
Anti-abortion organizations promote a conservative religious view of sexual and reproductive health. [iii] Many of these centres are in Alberta schools teaching purity culture and undermining responsible sexual health education. This can lead to dangerous medical misinformation being provided to vulnerable people.
Albertans expect that charities will be honest and transparent about government funding, but a review of Canada Revenue Agency charity returns revealed that most crisis pregnancy centres are NOT doing this. [iv] For example, the Lethbridge and District Birthright Society reported no provincial support.
Additionally, ARCC completed a study of pregnancy care centres across Canada in May 2016 [[v]] and found the majority to do one or both of the following on their websites:
- Spread misleading or inaccurate information about abortion, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, sexual activity, and/or adoption; and/or
- Present themselves deceptively, such as by not disclosing that they won't refer for abortion, or hiding their religious stance from prospective clients.
Government funding legitimizes these unprofessional and medically dangerous pregnancy centres, enabling them to divert patients from legitimate health clinics and undermine responsible sexual health education in Alberta schools. In the interest of patient safety, respect for Charter rights, and compliance with inclusive and evidence-based policy, funding and support must be stopped immediately and permanently. The failure of these groups to respect Charter rights and to report accurately to the Canada Revenue Agency should be of concern to all Members of the Legislative Assembly.
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i iPolitics, April 13, 2017. Amanda Connolly. "Government looking to shut down summer job grants for anti-abortion groups".
ii Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, April 10, 2017. "Grants from Canada Summer Jobs Program Support Political Attacks on Human Rights." http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/press/
iii Canadian Association of Pregnancy Support Services Core Documents, 2012. https://drive.google.com/file/
iv Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, "Anti-Abortion Agencies Get Millions in Government Funding", January 2017. http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/press/
v Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, "Study: Review of 'Crisis Pregnancy Centre' Websites in Canada", May 18, 2016. http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/CPC-


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Giancarlo Stanton, the National League's home run leader, said he expects to be back in the lineup Thursday after exiting the Miami Marlins home game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday because of a bruised left wrist.
Stanton was hurt when he hit the fence in right field while chasing Chris Coghlan's double in the first inning. Stanton hit his 20th home run in the bottom of the first but said the wrist bothered him more as the game progressed, and he left after six innings. Stanton also leads the NL with 57 RBIs, and he hasn't missed a game this season.
"I saw him kind of grimace in his first at-bat, but then he hit the home run and I wasn't too concerned," Marlins Manager Mike Redmond said of Stanton. "As the game went along it looked like maybe it continued to get sore on him. At that point being down 5-1, I just wanted to make sure we got him out of there. He wanted to stay in, but I was thinking about tomorrow and the next day. . . . We need this guy healthy for the long haul."
Also, the Marlins and veteran right-hander Brad Penny reached agreement on a minor league contract, pending a physical.
Alex Jackson, the Seattle Mariners' first-round pick in the 2014 first-year player draft, agreed to terms on a deal that includes a signing bonus of more than $4 million, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis.


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Yesterday afternoon, my son, who is in fourth grade, came home with a writing assignment. He had to write a short story about something he'd done and then have the class guess what this thing was. He fussed and dragged his feet and whined that he'd much rather be playing Minecraft than writing a stupid story. I suggested he write about playing Minecraft. "You can do that?" he asked. I assured him it was quite possible, as I had once written a sonnet about how much I hated writing sonnets. He still didn't have any ideas. I suggested he write about building one of his elaborate houses. He thought for a moment, then asked if he could write about fighting monsters. Sure, kid, anything to get you moving. He went to his room and pondered for about five minutes, then sat down to write. About three minutes in I hear, "Hey, this is fun!" So here's my son's first attempt at what I guess is a fanfic. I made a few spelling and punctuation corrections when I typed it for this, but the words are purely his. Hope you like it!
In the Mine
In the mine – dark, wet, and cold. I had no torches to light the way. I had some sticks, but I was on a quest. I could not stop for coal. I must go deeper to find the ultimate prize. As I explored deeper, it got warmer. Suddenly a tall black figure appeared behind a pile of rock. I slowly drew my sword, then it disappeared! There were light footsteps behind me. I quickly spun around to slash it. It fell to the ground clenching its pearl, its purple glowing eyes fading. I took the pearl. It was a valuable treasure but not valuable enough. So I went deeper. I heard bones rattling. As I went deeper it got louder. The passageway came to a little dome when an arrow whizzed by my head. A skeleton with a bow was shooting at me! I pulled out my bow and shot back. I missed, so I hid behind a stalagmite and peeked out and shot it. It was a small victory but the treasure was right ahead. A lava pool blocked it and a zombie moaned right behind me! I was startled and fell forwards, but quickly recovered and drew my trusty sword and sliced it to bits. I pulled out the pearl, thinking, "It has to be a perfect throw." I threw the pearl and it landed right next to the jewel. "DIAMONDS!" I yelled as I mined to count the five diamonds. Right behind me I heard a hiss. *hsssssssss* My heartbeat slowed… *BOOOM!!!!*


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Nearly 40 delegates from Schlegel Villages were in Niagara Falls March 5-6 for Canada's only conference dedicated to Culture Change in Aging. Four of those delegates brought their perspectives as long-term care residents to the rich conversations at the conference.
They weren't passive recipients of information, however, but instead shared insights as speakers and panelists who each illustrate what is possible when long-term care providers put living first. The wisdom of these residents enhances their communities immeasurably, and their example is something all should aspire to emulate.
Thank you to Margaret, David, Barry and Phil.
'You Just Open your Heart to Sharing and Growing with Others': Aspen Lake's Barry Hickling on what it means to find community again
When Barry Hickling looks back a few years to a time when he lived independently with only the support of a home care nurse, he admits he led a sorrowful existence. The nurse was often the only person he came into contact with except when his brother would visit.
It was independent living shrouded in loneliness, and there came a point when Barry felt such a life was no longer worth living.
Looking into long-term care and eventually finding a home at The Village of Aspen Lake in Windsor changed everything for Barry. He found community again and an opportunity to contribute a piece of himself to the betterment of others. He's part of the Village Advisory Team that helps guide the home in its continual quest to change the culture of aging, he plays a key role in the hiring of new team members, and he's proud to share his perspective with attendees at Walk With Me 2018.
In particular, he'll highlight the impact he's felt and seen in others through the Schlegel Villages Wisdom of the Elder signature program, under which organization-wide events such as the Schlegel Olympics or the Pursuit of Passions are organized.
"The thing that I personally have been getting from the Pursuit of Passions, Olympics and other events that I'm involved in is that this is a commitment to me," Barry says. "This is a commitment to my health and to my best well-being, mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally . . . and that's a lifetime commitment."
At the Pursuit of Passions, which in the summer of 2017 brought residents from every Schlegel Village to the Bingeman's Conference Centre in Kitchener to share their love of art, music, dance, woodworking, and countless other talents, Barry spoke about what it meant to participate.
"I am alive and I'm proud to share what I have and to receive," Barry said. Living in a home that encourages residents to offer themselves to the community, "brings us to that point where we want to share. You open yourself; you just open your heart and your mind, soul, spirit to sharing and growing with others.
"There's still opportunity to live and to express yourself," he continued, "and it's encouraging, not just to do it, but to have that reception from Schlegel (Villages) that says 'Yes, you can'. I get that a lot, I really do, and I love it."
"I thrive on that."
The man who was "desperately" alone while living independently those years ago didn't want to survive at all, let alone thrive in any way; he never thought it possible.
Today he's honoured to share a different narrative.
Changing the Culture of Aging through the Eyes of Youth: David Kent on the Importance of Sharing the Wisdom of the Elder
There are many different angles to consider in changing the way people perceive aging in our society, and David Kent has considered them all. Of all the factors, however, from re-educating current care providers to shifting language to avoid perpetuating stereotypical views, David believes any cultural shift must begin with young people.
Throughout his adult life, David was an educator working with youth, mostly in the realm of physical education, health and history. A rare degenerative muscle wasting disease forced him to cut back on his teaching in his mid-50s and eventually retire much earlier than he'd hoped. In the summer of 2014, after nearly 40 years living with the disease, some serious complications forced him to consider long-term care, and he moved into Erin Meadows.
He wasn't fully prepared for the range of challenges his fellow residents faced, and he had a hard time adjusting to life in the village, falling into an initial depression while coming to terms with his own state of health. After a few weeks, however, he emerged from his room, realizing that he could choose to live his life to its fullest or give up and let his disease take over.
David isn't one to give up, and he began to get involved with Village Life. He started teaching his fellow residents; he took on a role with residents' council; he started researching culture change and helping advise the village of directions to take towards continual improvement, and as he did all this he found new purpose and meaning in life. Remarkably, his physical symptoms improved.
He began sharing his story through Erin Meadows' parent organization, Schlegel Villages, and he's travelled twice to the United States to participate in the annual Pioneer Network Conference, the leading conference globally focused on changing the culture of aging. He was also a keynote speaker in 2015 at the Schlegel Villages Operational Planning Retreat and is proud to share his insights at the 2018 Walk With Me Conference in Niagara Falls.
He's a busy man these days, but through all he does – speaking at conferences; advising ministry of health and long-term care officials; influencing the Ontario Association of Residents' Councils as a director – David maintains his focus on educating young people.
What began as a partnership between Erin Meadows and a dozen students from John Fraser Secondary School (JFSS) in early 2015 for a project called BAN (Ban Ageism Now) has evolved to become a fully integrated Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Health and Wellness for JFSS students.
"The idea is to de-stigmatize the perception the students have of long-term care," says David, who continues to work closely alongside Erin Meadows team members, JFSS and the overseeing School Board. Students in the SHSM program first think of long-term care as a hospital-like setting, he says, but walking into Erin Meadows for the first time "they are very surprised to see people happy and to see lots of activity."
If the program can inspire young people to consider careers in health and wellness while reshaping their perceptions of life in long-term care, then the program is well worth it. Yet even if the students follow a different career path, they still gain a better understanding of what it means to age in society, and David says this is all part of the benefit of his efforts with young people.
"It's about creating awareness of who elders are," David says, "and what we have done for society, how we have survived and our perception of the world. One of the most important things we do with the students is have some of our oldest elders tell them about their lives and how important it is to cherish your families and try to get the most out of every day."
Sharing that wisdom inspires young and old alike, and helps change the culture of aging immeasurably.
Pursuing the Passions that Tackle Loneliness and Social Isolation: Phil Fiess on The Pursuit of Passions
"Loneliness and a lack of social interaction is the biggest problem facing seniors in long-term care," says Phil Fiess, a resident of The Village at University Gates in Waterloo. An organization-wide event in the summer of 2017, known as The Pursuit of Passions, is a fine example of how long-term care providers can tackle the threat of isolation among residents, and Phil is eager to share his views with attendees of the 2018 Walk With Me conference.
At The Pursuit of Passions, residents from every Schlegel Village across Ontario gathered in Kitchener to share their creative flair for artistry. Poets and painters, builders and craftsmen all displayed their passions in booths lining the Bingeman's conference centre, while some residents provided entertainment in the form of stand-up comedy or song.
Phil was one of the event's most talked about performers after he and recreation team member Tiffany VanSomeren from University Gates performed a duet from the movie LaLa Land, with Phil playing the piano before breaking out into dance before the crowd of hundreds. The signs of Parkinson's disease, so evident in Phil's daily life, seemed to melt away as the song progressed. There truly is power in performance, and Phil embodied every ounce of it that day.
The Pursuit of Passions event, Phil says, "helps to address (loneliness and social isolation) by providing both long term and short-term interaction and an opportunity to facilitate communication, senior to senior and to others."
"It provides hope for the future by showcasing an Elder still doing things and moving forward . . . and it validates the exhibitor or performer's existence by providing the audience a chance to hear their cry: 'I'm still here. I still am worth listening to and I have value to contribute.' "
The performers who shared a piece of themselves at the Pursuit of Passions received feedback and validation Phil says is "impossible to obtain alone in one's room preaching to its four deaf, bare walls."
Phil is the type of person who tackles every challenge head on. He's extremely active, maintaining a strict exercise regimen, despite the physical deterioration Parkinson's can present. He's a passionate observer with a keen intellect, holding a master's degree in chemistry as well as a law degree, and his advice on changing the culture of care for residents in long-term care and improving life quality is well respected.
Some of his greatest advice to fellow residents is to "strive harder to make friends among the residents, be flexible, and be rigorous in exercise schedule."
And of course, never give up following a passion, for doing so deprives a person the opportunity to find new meaning and joy in life.
"Dreams, as it turns out, are impossible to kill, no matter how deep we bury them," Phil says. Following passion keeps dreams vibrant and alive, and this is the message Phil offered attendees at Walk With Me, 2018.
'Courage put into Action': Margaret Santos and the Power of Creativity
"Words are courage put into action," Margaret Santos says. "There is something very satisfying about taking pen to paper or sitting at a computer and typing something, either for yourself or to share with others. It's yours; it's your ideas, your thoughts, your words, and once you put down on paper it's final."
Margaret is one of the youngest people you might see living in any long-term care environment, the youthful face wheeling around her home at The Village of Erin Meadows in Mississauga. She's an advocate, a poet, a friendly smile, and an inspiration to many.
Her physical needs require the support the village provides, and in return she offers so much of herself to others. She's part of the Village Advisory Team helping guide efforts to continually improve life for residents, she takes on major roles with residents' council and is proud to be part of the movement to change the culture of aging, both within her village in the community beyond.
Margaret attended her second Walk With Me Conference in March 2018, this time as a presenter sharing her unique insights as a young resident who participated in the Schlegel Villages Wisdom of the Elder signature program twice. She first shared her passion for art at the Masterpiece Gala art show in 2013 and in 2017 she shared her poetry at The Pursuit of Passions, which showcased all the many talents and passions countless residents hold close.
"I find it very healing, emotionally as well as physically, to express myself," Margaret says via email. Verbally, it can be a little difficult for some people to communicate with Margaret, but through the written word her thoughts are beautifully clear.
"I felt so honoured and excited to be attending Masterpiece Gala and Pursuit of Passions with all my friends and those team members who've believed in me from the get go," Margaret says. "I also felt lucky to be getting so many compliments from people who are much older and wiser than me, thus proving you're never too young to start living out your dreams or making them come true."
The relationships she's forged in the seven years she's lived at Erin Meadows continue to inspire Margaret, pushing her to be the best she can possibly be. She's been encouraged to study her poetic craft and has been published in The Poetry Institute of Canada Anthologies.
From boosting self-esteem to enhancing fine motor skills, artistic creativity has many benefits, Margaret says, no matter your age or your ability. This is a key message she shared during her Walk With Me presentation.


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I also omitted any books that are best browsed rather than read cover-to-cover, for example, The Onion's new atlas, Our Dumb World (which is pretty hilarious).
Anyway, here's the list:
- The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman. I read though the first two His Dark Materials books pretty quickly last month, but I seem stuck halfway through this one. One of the key things these books have going for them is a great main character, Lyra, and she hasn't been present much in this volume so far.
- Cocktail Time by P. G. Wodehouse. I barely started it when Susan absconded with it.
- Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond. I keep reading this in spurts and am currently a little over halfway through. Very interesting, although I prefer the author's Guns, Germs, and Steel so far.
- The Complete Gospels ed. by Robert J. Miller. I'm not sure if I should include this or not. I did read The Gospel According to Mark in its entirety (and it turns out to be written in a much more colloquial style than more "orthodox" translations indicate) and skimmed the rest, but it seems better as a reference than something to read cover-to-cover. (And for that reason I should probably return it to the friend who loaned it and buy my own durn copy.)
- Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life by Daniel C. Dennett. Almost done with chapter two — excellent read so far.
- Did God Have a Wife? by William G. Dever. I started reading this while visiting Scott in Wyoming. Now I have my own copy so I can finish it.
- The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene. Got two-thirds through and then forgot about it.
- From Lucy to Language by Donald Johanson and Blake Edgar, principal photography by David Brill. Haven't really started reading this cover-to-cover yet, but I should.
- The Great Human Diasporas by Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza and Francesco Cavalli-Sforza. I've read a bit, but it seems so far to be stuff covered by other Cavalli-Sforza books I've read (although going into more detail on African pygmies).
- How We Believe: Science, Skepticism, and the Search for God by Michael Shermer. I seem to have gotten halfway through this one and then forgot about it. I really enjoyed the author's Why People Believe Weird Things.
- The Impact of Science on Society by Bertrand Russell. Really excellent stuff so far — has aged surprisingly well.
- The Inflationary Universe: The Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins by Alan H. Guth. Stalled two-fifths of the way through.
- The Life and Adventures of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. Let's face it, I'm never going to finish this one.
- Lucy's Child: The Discovery of a Human Ancestor by Donald Johanson and James Shreeve. Haven't gotten too far, but so far it's pretty interesting. More about how discoveries have been made than about what discoveries have been made.
- The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture by Bart D. Ehrman. I'm about a quarter through. Very interesting stuff.
- Sociobiology: The New Synthesis by Edward O. Wilson. I've been "reading" this classic tome for years. (To be fair, it's pretty large.)
- Species: New Interdisciplinary Essays ed. by Robert A. Wilson. I've read a few of the essays and wonder if I'll ever read them all. I probably should.
- The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature by Steven Pinker. This book caps off not one but two trilogies by the author, one on language and the other on mind. Having read and throughly enjoyed the four preceding books (The Language Instinct, Words and Rules; How the Mind Works, The Blank Slate), I figured I owed it to myself to check this one out. So far pretty good.
- The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration by Bruce M. Metzger and Bart D. Ehrman. Very detailed, somewhat laborious but fascinating, account of what, exactly, our sources for the New Testament are.
- Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer. I finished the first two chapters, which are so distressing that it's taken me a while to work up to reading the rest.
- Using Language by Herbert Clark. Not far.
- Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin. I sort of inherited this one and will make it through some day....
I'm sure I left some stuff off, and I'm really sure I left some stuff off the next list: a list of the the books I haven't even started yet!
- Annals of the Former World by John McPhee
- The Autobiography of Charles Darwin by (duh) Charles Darwin
- The Chicken Qabbalah of Rabbi Lamed ben Clifford by Lon Milo Duquette.
- The Coming Global Superstorm by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber
- The Evolution of Living Things by H. Graham Cannon
- The Lucifer Principle by Howard Bloom
- Sanksrit Grammar by Willian Dwight Whitney. This one'll probably end up more of a reference book, but I should read the first few chapters at least.
- Scenes From Deep Time: Early Pictorial Representations of the Prehistoric World by Martin J. S. Rudwick.
- Speeches That Changed the World by various authors.
- Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach. The author's Stiff, about various topics to do with corpses, was quite good.
- The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
- The Rough Guide to Climate Change: The Symptoms, the Science, the Solutions by Robert Henson
- Write It in Arabic by Naglaa Ghali. It's a workbook, actually, and I should start it sometime.
I really need to take a month or two off and just read, read, read. (Or get caught in a bank vault while an atomic bomb destroys Los Angeles ... time enough at last!)