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Christine received her undergraduate training from the Mennonite Brethren Bible College (Bachelor of Religious Studies), and the University of Winnipeg (Bachelor of Arts in Music/violin performance).
Growing tension around "worship wars" in the Mennonite Brethren Church during the 1980's inspired her to further studies in worship at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas, graduating in 1987 with a Masters of Sacred Music degree. While there, she was also able to study with noted composer and conductor, Dr. Lloyd Pfautsch, earning a Master of Music degree in choral conducting.
In 2006 she graduated with the Doctor of Worship Studies degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida. Her doctoral thesis explored the role of corporate prayer in worship.
From 1988-1993, Christine taught worship and music at the Canadian Nazarene College in Winnipeg. In 1993, she was appointed Managing Editor of Worship Together, the hymnal/worship resource for Mennonite Brethren churches in North America. Following that, she served as Pastor of Worship at River East Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg (1996-2006) and at McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church (2010-2011).
Over the years she has taught courses on worship and music at a variety of institutions, including Regent College, Concord College, Booth College, Providence College, the Winnipeg Centre for Ministry Studies, and the Nazarene Theological College in Manchester, England.
She has been a member of the Winnipeg Singers, has directed the Winnipeg Intermediate Youth Orchestra and the Mennonite Community Orchestra, and has led a variety of worship bands.
Christine was born in Kitchener, Ontario. She and her husband, John Longhurst, have two children.
Leading worship and worship music, music ministry, history of worship music, chapel ensemble
D.W.S., Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2006; M.S.M., Perkins School of Theology, 1987; M.M., Southern Methodist University, 1987; B.R.S., Mennonite Brethren Bible College, 1981; B.A., University of Winnipeg, 1981.
Leading Music in Worship
CMU Student Worship Band
CMU Alumni Worship Band
Church Renewal and Music in the Twentieth Century
History of Congregational Song
Music Ministry and Resources
Chapel Ensemble
Christine spends much of her time working with churches across Canada, offering seminars and workshops on a issues related to corporate worship.
Recent articles and publications:
"The Words We Sing." Christian Leader. Web. May, 2018.
"All Creation Sings! Worship Resources for Earth Day." Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Web. Spring, 2018.
"Worship: Acknowledging God." Adult Bible Study Series, Spring Quarter. Harrisonburg, Virginia: MennoMedia, 2018.
"Room at the Table: Worship for World Food Day." Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Web. October, 2017.
"Hunger for Justice: World Food Day Worship." Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Web. October, 2016.
"Welcoming the Stranger: World Refugee Day Worship Resource." Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Web. Summer, 2016.
"The Words We sing: An Exploration of Textual Content in Contemporary Praise & Worship Music" Direction, Fall 2015.
"The Words We Sing" The Mennonite, December, 2011
"A Bible meant to be read with your ears" Canadian Mennonite December 19, 2011
"From Education to Encounter: a 50-year evolution of MB worship styles." Mennonite Brethren Herald, November, 2010.
"The Word in Worship." The Mennonite, March, 2010.
"The Rise of Rhythm." Canadian Mennonite, November 16, 2009.
Christine has discovered that blogging is a wonderful way to help resource pastors, worship leaders and worship planners in congregations around the world.
Her popular re:Worship blog contains scripturally-based spoken worship resources (calls to worship, prayers, litanies, benedictions, etc.). You can find it at http://re-worship.blogspot.ca/.
Christine's Contemporary Psalms blog suggests suitable Praise & worship songs for each of the 150 psalms. You can find it at http://contemporarypsalms.blogspot.ca/.
Christine has also been involved in a recording project (online and audio CD), which tells the stories behind many favourite hymns, gospel songs and Christmas carols. The project is sponsored by Family Life Network.


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Bobbin!! I spent the day at the beach…eating French bread and cheeses…can't wait till summer is here …and when you visit:)
Tag: friendship
It's been a while…
The ART of packing…
Good morning from Japan! ☀ (it's actually R☔I☔Y today)
I've been packing my things up! I did start a few months ago but now I'm at the hard part of packing my art things. I took some pictures to show my recent work before they get packed away.
Do you remember this monoprint collage? I posted a photo of it in my Totoro wreath post. <click to redirect
The inspiration of this print came from a story from the Bible actually. The story probably most popularly known from the Broadway musical, "Joseph and the Technicolor Coat." This is a scene depicting the end of the story where Joseph finds comfort in not only worldly possessions but in the love of his once-estranged family. At the end of the story, he seems to possess everything a man could ever hope to possess.
I don't have a name for this piece (yet) but the idea of a wild garden in a sunny dessert reminds me of finding the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. It's kind of unreal but the idea in itself is comforting, even refreshing. Maybe I should call it "Oasis."
Another collage I finally got a frame for is getting packed away as well. I've already bubble wrapped it.
This piece was made on a whim with a few sheets of origami paper and very little thought. I've been told this pattern should be screen-printed onto a t-shirt and sold at Urban Outfitters. :0)
Back to packing! I'm wondering when Bisous will share more about her new book! 😬


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text: breaking the ice on Jupiter's moon Europa to going Captain Ahab on comets, NASA's been quite busy formulating all sorts of "strategery" for future projects lately. But just because the space agency has to pay Russians to hitch a ride to space these days doesn't mean it has nothing going on in the present. Check out the first image from NASA's NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) satellite. The satellite launched October 28th and, eventually, will be able to measure anything from ocean temps to fire locations. While it can't do all of that just yet, the NPP satellite is at least capable of taking global images with its Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). The satellite is placed in a sun-synchronous orbit that lets it sync with the areas it covers at roughly the same time of day. The result? All images will have the same lighting since the satellite maintains the same angle between the Earth and the sun.


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"Martin, it's all psychological. You yell 'barracuda', everybody says, 'Huh? What?' You yell 'shark'.......we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July."
"Love to prove that, wouldn't ya? Get your name into the National Geographic."
"This is not the time or the place to perform some kind of a half-assed autopsy on a fish... And I'm not going to stand here and see that thing cut open and see that little Kintner boy spill out all over the dock."
Damn, Mayor Vaughn might have been the greatest mayor in Amity Island history. Look at those quotes...each one is a direct piece of verbal brilliance and poetry by the great Mayor Vaughn. God Bless Him. God Bless America.
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Bartłomiej Dmitruk, Senior Country Officer of Haitong Bank's Warsaw branch, pointed out that mid-2016 is proving to be a period of relative stability, with the consumer spending improving from last year and the construction market stabilizing.
Bartłomiej mentioned that the key areas of the this "new" economy is related to consumption: autos, airline passengers and communications' revenues are all strengthening over the last three months. This trend will probably continue for the next quarter, taking into account the low comparative base, especially when it comes to auto sales in 2015.
"As for the "old" economy, the outlook is not looking as good as it was six months ago, but the situation is relatively good. I predict that the Chinese government will continue to pump a lot of money in infrastructure investments, which should stabilize the level of economic growth", concluded Bartłomiej Dmitruk.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance announcing that it is extending the option for state-based Small Business Health Options Programs (SHOPs) to use direct enrollment for up to an additional two years (for plan years beginning in 2017 and 2018) as they transition to an online portal.
CMS explains that this extension applies only to state-based SHOPs that currently utilize direct enrollment. The guidance further notes that state-based SHOPs interested in continuing the direct enrollment option must submit a plan to CMS including a description of how the direct enrollment approach will meet three specific criteria and a plan for implementing their SHOP beyond the transitional period. The three criteria, which were established under previous CMS guidance, are that state-based SHOPs utilizing direct enrollment must implement an approach under which: (1) the employer applies for, and receives, a favorable eligibility determination from the SHOP either before or after enrollment is completed; (2) eligible employees and dependents enroll in a SHOP qualified health plan; and (3) the SHOP qualified health plan issuer conducts enrollment consistent with all SHOP rules and policies.
CMS indicates that for plan years beginning in 2019 and beyond, state-based Marketplaces should be prepared to either have in place online SHOP functionality or obtain a 1332 State Innovation Waiver to meet their SHOP obligations in another manner.


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Fireside Fantasy
Fireside Fantasy
Warm and inviting, campfires are always fascinating ...and for the faerie living behind this portal, delicious, too! S'more's all around! This portal a one-of-a-kind, numbered, collectible work of art signed by the artist, handcrafted from polymer clay and hand painted with acrylics. Size: 2.75"H, 4.25"W, 2.5"D
Your accompanying Faerie's Tale booklet is "faerie sized" (8.5"x11" page folded to 4.25"x3.5"), features a photo of this portal in the 'wild' so it's perfect for displaying with your portal. Select your accompanying tale:
• Fidget's Visitor: The original Absolutely Wild! Faerie's Tale embracing friendship, cookies and warm puppy noses.
• Cinderella's Sole Search: Cinderella is buying up pairs of shoes and leaving one on eligible bachelor's doorsteps.
• Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let's Shave Your Hair: Rapunzel is bent on getting a half-shave haircut.
• Steeping Beauty: Sleeping Beauty is gulping as much coffee as needed to stay awake for 100 years.
Each faerie's portal hides Akiiki, a tiny kiwi "familiar" who accompanies Lark—the New Zealand teen heroine in the Delfaerune Rhapsody series. Lark appears in many of our Faeries' Tales, too. After all, her story served as the inspiration for all of this Absolutely Wild! whimsy.
Human hands and minds create our detailed work—no magic here, we leave that to the faeries! This portal is ready to ship now!


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Presentation Skills
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Presentation Skills, Story Workshops, and Coaching
"It's all about the story. Story is how we connect one to another and understand the world around us. Research and science support this claim. If you want to convince, convey, create action; story serves to make it so."
But, if you are like me, you will want to hear a Story…
For over two decades I've witnessed the power of story first hand in the work that's chosen me. Beginning at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Bio-Epidemiology where I served as Lead Research Interviewer on an ovarian cancer study. This might not sound like the place you were thinking one would see the power of story at play, but it was. Sitting in hospital rooms and homes gently asking 64 medical history questions it turned out the most information packed answer was gained from this question, "tell the Story of how you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer." The answers led to insights we never would have heard from the standard questions usually included in studies such as these. Countless women shared their journeys of sometimes a decade or more of misdiagnoses, not being heard by doctors, being told it was "all in their head" before they were properly diagnosed. Imagine if this was you or your mother or sister or daughter or best friend. An eye opener to understanding the often long delays between initial symptoms and diagnosis. By the time most women are diagnosed they are in late stages and life expectancy is often 5 years post diagnosis. Perhaps, through the stories shared, more lives will be saved. That might sound like a big claim to make, but it's possible. In fact, several prestigious medical schools now include Storytelling in their med program.
Story is an effective tool across all sectors: at the World Bank I've witnessed projects stalled in negotiations finally come to fruition and signed agreements with the seemingly simple addition of stories from real world impact of their project rather than the typical complex data dump or death by powerpoint.
Story is an effective tool across all sectors: at the World Bank I've witnessed projects stalled in negotiations finally come to fruition and signed agreements with the seemingly simple addition of stories from real world impact of their project rather than the typical complex data dump or death by powerpoint.
Cecile Fruman
Director, IFC
"In a short timeframe, you will learn how to present your ideas concisely and convincingly. You will become a master at turning boring presentations full of nerdy slides into slick talks supported by powerful images. Kristin moderates this online course masterfully. She provides just-in-time feedback and lots of customized tips and advice. If you think you don't have time for this — think again. This is a great investment of your time, and it will pay off!"
Louise Twining-Ward
Senior Private Sector Specialist,
Tourism, Trade & Competitiveness,
World Bank Group
"The course made me look at every presentation differently. Kristin turned on end my notion of how to do a good presentation, built my confidence, and skills. Everyone at the World Bank needs this course!
PS – I think we need a revolution to change wordy powerpoints. It's not about the slides but about the story!"
Alan Neil Golding
Senior Resource Management Officer
World Bank Group
Your course is such a breath of fresh air. I don't think you know the gift you give your participants. Just know that you are changing the world, one presentation at a time…and doing it by spreading joy. Thank you so much.
So, how does this apply to you?
- Do you want to clearly communicate key messages and share insights beyond the numbers?
- Do you want to convince your audience to take action, whether that = coming to YES for funding or implementing a new procedure?
- Do you have a Story to tell, but aren't exactly sure how? Or a presentation to deliver and though you've got super slides and all your data, it's missing a little je ne sais quoi (that's French for "something." ? )
PS. "It's never about the data, it's about the story behind the numbers." ~ Hans Rosling, Big Data Genius.
From story mapping to story frames to other practical and applicable tools to illuminate the human story behind your data, product, process or procedure.
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Storytelling and Speaking Coaching Sessions
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Workshops, Staff Development, and Guest Lectures
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NU Arts
The NUArts program features both temporary (one time event) and semi-permanent (ongoing annual/seasonal) student traditions and happenings.
Creating foundations for inspiration, talent and self-discovery on Niagara University's campus; NUArts will create notable collegiate moments, nurture life-long memories and optimize Niagara University student-life experiences on Mont Eagle Ridge.
For more information, contact Michael J. Beam at 716-286-8286.


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Instagram is a great platform that allows people to share their entire world of fashion with the world. It has changed the way people dress, and has even inspired my styles. I would just like to thank the instagram fashion community for inspiring the world to express themselves through clothing. We will continue to share our favorite style feeds.
Luce consistently shows us his newest outfits. He offers a variety of different styles, which makes him easily one of our top 5 instagram feeds to follow.
Dillon's blog always features his newest outfits. One of New York City's best blogger and stylist.
#3- @keezynobless
Saint Laurent vibes mixed with his own cut and sew Nobless line. Keezy always has some fresh outfits to share. Worth the follow to get some great outfit inspiration.
#2- @coryjking
Cory shares his ultimate grail collection in the form of outfit grids and street shots of his latest fits. Follow him to see his amazing style and collection of designer clothing.
#1- @Zac_byz
Our number 1 favorite style inspiration account. Zac shares great outfit inspiration for designer sneakers and layering. Follow him to see some of the best outfits on instagram.
If you do not follow our account, we also offer all of the best outfits and inspiration - @fashionmovesforward.
We will be adding more instagram feeds that offer high levels of style and clothing.
Thank you for viewing, we hope we can help inspire your outfits and lifestyle.


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* TSX touches low of 11,209.55, weakest since Oct. 5
* Seven of index's 10 subsectors retreat
* RIM shares slide 6 percent
By Jennifer Kwan
TORONTO, June 4 (Reuters) - Canadian stocks stumbled on Monday as investor fears about a slowing global economic outlook weighed on financial and energy issues, pushing the benchmark index to its lowest intraday level in nearly eight months.
Extending June's weak start, the Toronto main stock index touched 11,209.55, its weakest level since Oct. 5, on broader worries about the financial stability of the euro zone, as well as economic weakness in United States and China.
The latest North American data to fan fears about slowing global growth was a government report on orders for U.S. factory goods, which fell in April for the third time in four.
The data added to Friday's gloom after a Labor Department report showed U.S. job creation slowed in May for the fourth straight month. An industry report said the pace of growth in manufacturing slowed modestly in May.
"There are definitely concerns of more of a unified slowdown," said Rick Meslin, head of Canadian equities at UBS.
"What were individual concerns now seem to be playing out into a more global phenomenon with China slowing, the United States slowing and maybe the recovery is stalling."
The index's key financial sector led the way lower, dropping 0.6 percent. Big names on the downside included Toronto-Dominion Bank, down by 0.5 percent at C$76.50, and Royal Bank of Canada, which sank 0.8 percent to C$49.57.
Bank of Montreal fell 1.2 percent to C$53.48 and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce dropped 1.1 percent to C$69.70.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index pared losses to end the day lower by 25.43 points, or 0.2 percent, at 11,335.77, extending last week's 1.9 percent loss.
The blue-chip S&P/TSX 60 was down 1.72 points, or 0.3 percent, at 645.46.
In choppy trade, the uncertain worldwide growth outlook generally flushed more investors out of riskier assets on Monday.
But world shares and some commodities were down, while the euro climbed and bonds eased off last week's record low yields as speculation mounted that authorities will manage to keep the euro zone intact.
Still, the focus remains squarely on Europe, said Elvis Picardo, strategist at Global Securities in Vancouver.
"We're on track to test support at 11,000. There is a serious lack of confidence in what's happening, in the ability of the EU to stay together and the ability of the euro to continue as a currency going forward," he said.
In individual company news, Research In Motion's share price on Monday breached a level that technical analysts say could spur further declines, after an analyst warned that the BlackBerry maker's sales were dismal last month. RIM shares fell 6.1 percent to C$10.03.
Shares of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and Mosaic Co, two of the world's biggest fertilizer makers, fell to their lowest levels in nearly 22 months on Monday, highlighting the growing bearish sentiment around producers of crop-boosting soil nutrients. Potash ended the day down one-half percent at C$38.89.
Canada's biggest telecommunications company, BCE Inc , was up 0.6 percent at C$41.12. It said over the weekend it has joined with a group of private equity fund managers to buy data center company Q9 Networks Inc for C$1.1 billion.
(Additional reporting by Jon Cook; Editing by Kenneth Barry)


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Weekends call for a time to reconnect with myself. I'm exploring all sorts of things during these moments of rest, a time where the demands of the week fall away and I start issuing a few demands of my own, not the least of which include two naps and one uninterrupted hour to do whatever I want. I'm working on the framework for my book. I like to get outside and soak up a little fresh air when I can. I'm learning Italian. Weekends are important. They belong to ME.
During these awesome times when I can let my hair down (literally, this is my natural hair texture, unveiled for the first time in the WORLD EVER,) I can pare the beauty routine back to sunscreen, a bit of brow gel, clear mascara and a good gloss.
Right now, I'm playing with the combination of two items from Rouge Bunny Rouge: their Devilish Nectar Lip Potion (a plumping potion that gives your lips a gentle lift without going insane) and Glassy Gloss in Sweet Excesses, a lovely nude-pink that blends perfectly with your natural lip color for that extra "oomph" on Sundays without trying too hard. I like this look: it's naturally rock and roll pretty without having to pick up the eyeliner. I can get down with it.
Somebody call Lenny Kravitz. I think we should hang out.
Rouge Bunny Rouge Devilish Nectar Lip Potion ($24) and Glassy Gloss in Sweet Excesses ($25) are available via B-Glowing. It's a cool little line, with plenty of girlish vanity staples I think you'll enjoy. Go check them out.
Sunglasses: Diane Von Furstenberg. Necklace: Zoe Chicco.
All photos: Kristin Booker for Fashion.Style.Beauty. All rights reserved.


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2013 marks the third year of Lincoln's partnership with TED, the world's foremost community of "thought leaders." This year Lincoln focused on the concept of reimagine and discovery as well as debuted The Lincoln Reimagine Project in efforts to create a multi-channel program and activated across TEDActive through pre-event and on-site event activities. Working collaboratively with The Reimagine Project honorees and TED, each of the artists' projects were brought to life through an immersive, interactive experience within The House of Design.
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Aloha! This class is free and open to the public. We'll be meeting every week at this time and place to learn about the Hawaiian language and culture. All levels welcome. The focus of this course is learn a typical introductory conversation that all attendees should be able to have with another Hawaiian speaker by the end of the course. Hope to see you there!
Teacher: Ryan Keawekane aka Kumu Kolomona
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Whew! Leaving early access? That went pretty good! Today's update is mostly a big batch of bug fixes and a bit of tuning. Enjoy!
- Bernie will now attract all nearby Shadow Creatures (instead of just one at a time) when activated.
- Maxwell's Shadow Minions will now tend to finish working on one target before moving onto the next.
- Added more variety and improvements to character speech strings.
Bug Fixes
- Pig Man and Bunnyman speech can now be seen on clients.
- Players' cold breath can now be seen on clients.
- Penguin Nests now respect the Ice Boulder world customization setting.
- Fixed bug with timing of Shadow Digger's action animation.
- Fixed bug where Thulecite Clubs never spawned any Shadow Tentacles.
- Fixed dislocated shoulder animation glitch when mounting Beefalo.
- Fixed hair animation glitch when jumping into Worm Holes while wearing a hat.
- Fixed animation glitch when Werepigs transform back to Guard Pigs.
- Fixed bug with orientation of buildings that are off-screen when camera is rotated.
- Fixed Twiggy Tree Saplings appearing when Twiggy Trees were not supposed to be in the world. (Only affects new worlds.)
- Fixed bug where old snapshots would sometimes appear in the Rollback tab even after a save slot has been deleted.
- Fixed bug where Crafting menu sometimes closes before you can select skin variations on certain window sizes and resolutions.
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Dr. Holtzer is an assistant professor of psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and of Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He holds an MA and a Ph.D. degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Dr. Holtzer completed his internship training in clinical psychology at the Rusk Institute of New York University. He also completed a T-32 post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology and cognition in aging at the cognitive neuroscience division of the Sergievsky Center of Columbia University Medical Center. He is licensed as a psychologist in New York State.
Dr. Holtzer's primary research interest is in cognitive aging and in the interplay between cognition, mood and motor function vis-à-vis aging and age-related diseases. Specifically, his most recently funded research proposes a three-level theory-driven approach to integrating clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neurosciences, and genetics to explore mechanisms of motor aging. The long-term goal of this translational research is to identify specific modifiable mechanisms pertinent to developing more efficient risk assessment and intervention programs of motor impairments such as decline in gait and falls in aging.
Dr. Holtzer has a specific interest in attention and executive control processes and their relations to other cognitive functions, emotions and functional outcomes. His team's recent work has identified informative associations between executive control of working memory and fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis. They aim to further explore this relationship and extend it to aging as well.
Dr. Holtzer is also the director for the Clinical Health Program Minor in Neuropsychology
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- Predictors of Gait and Falling in Aging
- Central Control of Mobility in Aging


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Today's tea is Teavivre's Lapsang Souchong Smoky Black Tea or Yan Xun Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China. This tea is smoked over pine wood (or pine wood charcoal) from Tongmu Kuan in the Wuyi Mountains. Lapsang Souchong has a long and interesting history, in theory Laspang Souchong was created when the passage of an army delayed the annual drying, so in order to meet the demand the tea producers spread up the processing by drying the leaves over pine fires. Turns out it was a tasty idea. The aroma is very much so a pine smoke heavy black tea, lots of pine smoke goodness and a rich malt. There are also notes of molasses and roasted peanuts which blends really well with the pine resin and smoke.
After tossing the pile of leaves into my gaiwan...ok, not tossing, that would be rude to the leaves, and giving the tea its initial steeping, the wet leaves have a very rich aroma with notes of molasses, loam, malt, pine sap, and loads of pine smoke. It smells like a rich black tea steeping over a fire. The liquid once it has been freed from the gaiwan (It is what I am calling pouring now) has a slightly sweet aroma that reminds me of freshly baked molasses cookies. There is, of course, an overarching aroma of pine smoke and resin.
The first steep is quite smooth and very light. The taste is subtly sweet with notes of pine sap and sweet potatoes. This fades to a rich smokiness that lingers into the aftertaste. This steep promises that future steeps are going to have a wonderful richness and smokiness, it is a good prelude to what is to come.
On the second steep there is a strong molasses and pine smoke aroma. The taste is very strong pine resin taste with strong notes of roasted peanuts and molasses. The tea is not very sweet and has a slight astringent finish. It is smoky and brisk and quite strong.
On a whim I decided to give this tea a visit using Western techniques. The aroma is malty, rich, and quite smoky. The taste is very smoky with heavy notes of pine, molasses, and sweetness. The aftertaste is malty and smoky. Both the Western and the Gongfu styles of brewing made a deliciously smoky and rich tea.


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I was so very excited for Tiger Lily. I love the Peter Pan universe and anything related to Neverland. The whole world is so creative and unique that I just can't help falling in love with anything kinda, sorta related to Neverland.
Until I read Tiger Lily. This book honestly is the disappointment of my book year so far. It was recommended by so many people, but I didn't like the story line, felt like it needed another editor and was left frustrated by the missed opportunities..
The story is narrated by Tinkerbell and it starts prior to the events of Barrie's Peter Pan. Tinkerbell follows Tiger Lily, who is living in an Indian camp with her father Tik Tok. Both he and her don't fit in - he's too feminine for the Indians and Tiger Lily is too reserved. One night, Tiger Lily literally runs into Pan and their friendship / relationship begins.
The Indians hate Pan and Pan and the lost boys have never seen a girl. This means that the relationship is very weird, to say the least. Tiger Lily has to hide everything and the boys try to make Tiger Lily one of them. Until Wendy arrives and takes over Tiger's place. Wendy is a "real girl", with British beauty and ideas about a family. She quickly becomes a mother to the boys and Pan, who is notoriously unfamiliar with what a real relationship is, forgets all about Tiger Lily. Meanwhile, Tiger Lily's village has an English inhabitant who is changing things around there too, meaning that Tiger Lily has many things on her plate. And Captain Hook is also roaming around the island, looking for Peter Pan.
Tiger Lily
I have to give the author credit for attempting to tackle such a famous world with so many well-loved characters. It's always hard to please all the fans of a work and novels like these ones are very exposed to criticism.
However, that doesn't take away that I for one wasn't very happy about the personality of Tiger Lily. I expected her to be so much more. Because Tinkerbell is the narrator (another decision that I'll discuss later), we didn't really get to go inside Tiger Lily's head. We can only know what she does or what Tinkerbell thinks she's thinking. And Tinkerbell made her sound so very vanilla.
Somehow, this native american girl on Neverland, the most fantastical island in the world, became a typical YA narrator. She defies her tribe by going to see Peter, she gets jealous when he gives attention to someone else, she tries to make him regret that, but starts regretting that decision and saves him anyway. I wish she would have really taken a stand - punched Peter when he became mean to her after Wendy arrived, showed Hook where to shove his plans once she figured out he wasn't sincere, told her whole tribe to go eff themselves... Something. Anything.
Because the reader doesn't know what she is thinking and doesn't real hear her doing anything special, she just became a pawn in a story. This was Tiger Lily's chance for agency ; to move from a story where she's a stereotypical Indian side-character to taking control of her own story. But this didn't happen at all.
I adore Tinkerbell - I always have and I always will. And not the cutesy modern Disney version, but the mean spirited fairy who goes after what she wants. My question is: where was this fairy in Tiger Lily?
This Tinkerbell was so annoyingly good. She becomes close to Tiger Lily and wants to be her friend. She even sacrifices her love for Peter, in like 5 seconds, so she can be happy for Tiger and Peter. What? Where is the jealous Tinkerbell? The original one can only feel one emotion at the time, because she is so small, and this Tink was just far too complicated for that. She read like she was a human being. Why chose her as a narrator if you're not going to use her fairy qualities?
The problem here probably was that Tink as in the Barrie version would be a highly untrustworthy narrator. But this Tink is too complicated and not true to the fairy idea. In this book, another narrator (I vote for Tiger Lily) would have helped so much.
Peter Pan
The only character I liked in this book (I'm not even going to discuss Wendy, because she sucks in the book, the movies and this book) was Peter Pan. This was the one character that was exactly like I imagined he would be. A tough guy who is a scared little boy deep down inside. He wasn't very original or creative, but he made completely sense as Peter Pan. Even his decision at the end (which was kinda heartbreaking) made sense for him. I really felt like the author understood Pan the same way I did.
The writing
I don't think Jodi Lynn is a bad author, but I think some parts of the book just didn't really work for me.
First off, I wasn't very impressed with the world building. I understand the difficulties with working with a world someone else already created, but that was the author's choice. There wasn't much added to Neverland and the stuff that was, about the Indians mostly, was so disappointing. Is it historically accurate with how we see Native Indians; as people in touch with nature and a strong believe in herbal medicine and superstition? Yes. But it's Neverland - the Indians didn't have to be at all similar to our ideas of 15th century Native Americans. This was such a HUGE opportunity of expansion on Neverland and it just wasn't used.
And then some of the sentences... I'll just leave the one that made me literally throw my book against the wall.
"His hair was caked in dirt and none of his features were visible, except his eyes glinted in the glow of the moonlight, and I got a yellow-lit glimpse of his features: a pale face, smooth and animate." (I thought you just said you couldn't see his features??)
Obviously, I didn't really enjoy this book - it has to be my first one out of five stars. I was SO excited to buy this book and almost nothing worked about it for me. Though it always pains me to give a bad rating (I know how hard authors work on their stories), I have to stay honest as a reviewer and I can't give this a higher rating. None of the characters, except for Peter who didn't have a very big role, matched the idea I had of them in my head. I guess this kind of book is always a hit-or-miss-thing. It was a miss for me.


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Kaspersky 2012 | Intro
Smart features, slow scans in Kaspersky 2012
The latest major updates to Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 (download) and Kaspersky AntiVirus 2012 (download) debuted today, including a new method of protecting computers using a combination of cloud and local detections, expanded and smoother-running Safe Run, and a major interface overhaul that makes the program easier to use than ever before. Kaspersky Internet Security is available exclusively from CNET Download.com today. However, while Kaspersky has made significant improvements in some areas, the program still takes a noticeable hit on your system performance.
Kaspersky 2012 launches with cloud support
The cloud-based and locally based security combo is a major under-the-hood change in how Kaspersky works. This hybrid approach allows the program to lighten its load on your system resources, keeping most of its definitions off your system and in the cloud, and leverage Kaspersky's anonymously contributed user-base data to protect against a wider range of threats. Independent testing groups have found Kaspersky 2012 to be highly effective at detecting and blocking threats.
Other improved features include an expansion of the Safe Run sandbox to include both programs and Web sites, a Windows Explorer context menu-accessible scanner for on-the-fly single-file threat scanning, Google Chrome support for the URL adviser, and improvements made to the System Watcher and its Rollback feature that will return your system to a previous if an infection does happen to get through.
The new interface is impressive, too. Based on a mobile app-drawer design, it presents your security status at the top and stashes the four major security features of scanning, updating, parental controls, and access to ancillary tools at the bottom. You can slide the features sideways to see more options, or click the arrow at the bottom to pull up drawer-style the full list of options. Settings and Reports live in the upper-right corner, and both use terminology repeated throughout the interface. This creates a solid level of consistency and ought to appeal to basic security consumers and power users alike.
Initial scans by Kaspersky 2012 were slow, although subsequent ones took less time because of the caching of files marked as safe. However, there's an undeniable system impact on start-up and shutdown times, so if you're used to a high-powered computer getting to your Windows 7 desktop quickly, Kaspersky is likely to add a delay of around a minute, according to tests done by CNET Labs. While using the computer, though, CNET Labs found that Kaspersky does a reasonable job of staying out of your way.
Update: The full Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 review is now available.
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Dean's Message
Shaping the World
A Message from SPPD Dean Jack H. Knott
Photo by Tom Queally
On behalf of the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development, I welcome you to the first SPPD News issue of 2011. This past year was an exciting one for both SPPD and the university, and we are looking forward to what we know will be an even more exciting 2011 for our school and USC.
It is my pleasure to share with you some of the latest news about SPPD faculty, students, and alumni, as well as invite you to attend a historic event examining the leadership and legacy of former President and California Governor Ronald Reagan, who would turn 100 on February 6.
On February 1 and 2, SPPD and the Reagan Presidential Foundation have partnered to present a Reagan Centennial Academic Symposium at USC that will add scholarly substance to the many centennial events happening around the world. More than 25 distinguished scholars, pundits and former Reagan staffers will come together here on campus for a series of in-depth panel discussions examining his leadership, communication, and legislative legacies. USC University Professor and historian Kevin Starr, author of America and the California Dream, will deliver the keynote address the evening of February 1. The symposium concludes with a special panel at the Reagan Library moderated by former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw on February 2. I encourage all of you to attend as many sessions as possible. For a detailed schedule and to RSVP, please click here. And I invite you to read the full article about the symposium in this newsletter.
We are also extremely proud to announce in this issue that SPPD will be joined by two renowned faculty members: Nobel Prize-winning economist Daniel McFadden; and poet and essayist Dana Gioia, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Their appointments reflect USC's – and SPPD's – commitment to advancing its expertise in the social sciences and strengthening its position as an academic leader.
In addition, our Knowledge-in-Action section includes a recent report released by the California advisory panel on climate change adaptation, led by SPPD professor Daniel Mazmanian; research professor and USC CREATE director Stephen Hora's appointment to a National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements scientific committee; and a new study co-authored by SPPD faculty — the first to calculate the financial and social costs of limiting access to clinical trial data for conventional drugs.
Our Global Reach section highlights a keynote address given by SPPD's Erroll Southers at the Global Security Leadership Conference in India, and SPPD Senior Associate Dean Genevieve Giuliano leading a panel discussion on public transportation at the Australia-U.S. Dialogue on Sustainable Cities conference.
Also in this issue, you will find Research News covering a new survey by our Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy which shows signs of increased optimism among L.A. philanthropic foundations, but uncertainty about the future remains; and researchers at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine which raises critical questions about the role of amenities in hospital care and their effect on the patient experience.
This month's Alumni Spotlight features Tomson Ong, MPA, '84, DPA, '92, a California Superior Court judge, who is an active member of the SPPD community, dedicating his time and sharing his knowledge as an adjunct faculty member for more than 20 years.
SPPD Making the News shows just a few examples of our faculty being cited as experts in major media outlets across the nation. And, I invite you to watch the featured video on professor Dowell Myers' research presentation on "Immigrants and the New Maturity of Los Angeles."
Last but certainly not least, the photo above was taken at a retirement celebration honoring two distinguished members of our faculty and dear friends, professors Chet Newland and Rich Sundeen. As you know, Dr. Newland and Dr. Sundeen are foremost experts in their respective fields, and they are both individuals of great integrity, remarkable work ethic, and have brought a real passion to their classrooms. The celebration was an opportunity to thank them for their many years of exceptional service and applaud their contributions to our great school, the university, and beyond. They exemplify the many great faculty at SPPD whose scholarship, professionalism, and commitment to public service continue to enrich the life of our school, the lives of our students and alumni, and without question, shape our world for the better.
I want to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous new year!
Jack H. Knott
C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean and Professor
USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development


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Welcome to Silver Lake Soccer Club - Everett, Washington
Silver Lake Soccer Club serves approximately 1200 children in our Fall recreational soccer programs. We are primarily focused on the south end of the Everett School District, with the bulk of our players coming from Mill Creek, Everett, and unincorporated areas of Snohomish County near Everett, Lynnwood, Bothell, and Snohomish.
For a detailed description of the programs we offer, click the For Future Stars or Recreational buttons on the left side of this page.
Game Cancellation Update/Policy: Soccer is played in nearly all weather conditions however there may be certain times when North County issues a general cancellation of games. That will be indicated here should it ever occur.
Update for: August 1st: No Restrictions/Cancellations
Rain or snow does not stop soccer, however a referee can decide that current field conditions are unsafe to continue or start a match. North County Youth Soccer Association will consider travel conditions when deciding if games should be played.
Air Quality For the Silver Lake Area
Late Registration for Fall 2019 is now open but limited to available roster space.
Check age group availability. Visit the registration page to start the process for players and volunteer coaches.
Petite Soccer (3 & 4 year olds)
Register now or visit the Petite Soccer page for more information.
4/15 to 6/22
Fall 2019 Open Registration Period
Players and Coaches!
Open Registration For All Ages Closes
Late Registration For All Ages Opens -- Limited to available team space only
7/30 -
Rec Coaches Meeting - Location is confirmed at Arena Sports Meeting Room (upstairs) - 7:30 PM
U8+ Teams Start Practices
8/27 - Tentative...
Future Stars Coaches Meeting - Penny Creek Elementary 6:30 PM
9/7 & 9/8
Regular Season Games Start
Future Stars Season Starts
Pictures at James Monroe Elementary School - 10901 27th Ave. SE
Everett, WA, 98208
Fall Practice Ends
11/9 & 11/10
Last Games of Fall Season
11/15 - Tentative
All General Meeting - Forest View Elementary Cafeteria - 7:30 PM


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The beautiful harmonize of a sweet compatibility is created by blending a coincidence of proceedings and chords. Perfume is no opposing. It is likewise produced by union a dishy harmony of notes, which are nearly new to initiate a straight line. A toiletry chord is created through with the mixture of proceedings or singular essential oils. Unlike music, the record in use to breed toilet article are ready-made up of key oils. The 4 categories of central oil transcription that join to constitute essence are:
· top (or person in charge) note, which is delineated as the most basic memorable scent that evaporates in telescoped instance. These chief oils are routinely refreshful and mentally invigorating. Commonly saved in this aggregation are bergamot, lemon, lime, orange, fern, dill, thyme, tarragon, fennel, parsley, sea cress, chervil, onion, schnittlaugh and the fruit oils, like fruit tree.
· middle (or bosom) note, as well referred to as the crucial note, describes the most important or predominant olfactory perception. On a paper, scent strip, this aroma will bear its character for 8 to 10 hours. These indispensable oils are routinely flowery or zesty scents that may forward emotional equilibrium. Commonly found in this collection are geranium, lemongrass, nutmeg, neroli, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, oregano, pepper, rosemary, cumin, sage, pot marjoram and coriandrum sativum.Post ads:
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· bottom (or dais) note, also referred to as the dry-out scent, describes the smell that sediment after all different scents have evaporated. On a daily smell strip, this olfactory perception may second for various months. These vital oils are naturally pleasant and gross scents that may encourage central power and a ability of foundation. Commonly recovered in this class are amber, cedar wood, cinnamon, patchouli, sandalwood, fir, pine, retem and vetiver.
· bridge note, may be else to backing the other than iii action mix mutually. Two widely used structure resume are lavender and orchidaceous plant.
An critical oil is typically categorized as a top, midway or lower note, depending upon the charge with which an necessary oil evaporates. Every indispensable oil evaporates at a contradictory hurriedness. In a perfume, as diametrical essential oils solon to evaporate, the perfume of the toiletries changes. Because of this, it is of value to call back which essential oils fit into all family of personal letter.Post ads:
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· 1 (one) assemblage of absorbent, paper, olfactory perception strips
· 1 (one) 100 ml combining beaker
· 1 (one) 100 ml vessel of alcohol (pure mote)
· 1 (one) 10 ml pesticide bottle
· 1 (one) cup revive rod
· 1 (one) 3 ml cup carafe next to cap
· 1 (one) 4 ml chalice toilet article vessel near cup baton applicator
· Various fundamental oils
To be paid a name fragrance, you essential decide which particular required oils and which summary are chosen. The next tactical maneuver is to find out the focus of all oil and information. Mix at least 25 drops of necessary oils, combining basic oils from the iii primary details categories (top, interior and bottommost). You may poverty to make the first move with one basic aroma and use bigger amounts of that one expert aroma or you may impoverishment to reaper an even mix of oils from all iii notes.
The odour levels dual will ultimately learn the form of spent trade goods you will have.
· Perfume is 15 to 30% important oil and 70 to 85% alcohol and dampen. Of the 70 to 85% drug of abuse and dampen combination, 90 to 95% is inebriant and the left behind 5 to 10% is liquid.
· Eau de Perfume is 8 to 15% essential oil and 85 to 92% inebriant and wet. Of the 85 to 92% drug of abuse and hose combination, 80 to 90% is beverage and the enduring 10 to 20% is h2o.
· Eau de Toilette is 4 to 8% critical oil and 92 to 96% drinkable and h2o. Of the 92 to 96% intoxicant and sea combination, 80 to 90% is beverage and the remaining 10 to 20% is water
· Eau de Cologne is 3 to 5% important oil and 95 to 97% potable and liquid. Of the 95 to 97% drug of abuse and marine combination, 70% is potable and the left behind 30% is hose down.
· Cologne Splash is 1 to 3% crucial oil and 97 to 99% drug of abuse and river. Of the 97 to 99% potable and river combination, 80% is drink and the lasting 20% is hose.
Regarding the alcohol, it is essential to use scentless drinkable. The utmost coveted means of alcohol that could be used is plant product. However, fermentation alcohol is repeatedly incredibly knotty to brainstorm and even much bad-tempered to purchase. The 2d supreme desired sort of beverage is famous as "special denatured" (sd) drink. This gel of street drug has reliable odourless additives that cannot be used-up. Unfortunately, this make of intoxicant may besides turn out to be tremendously troublesome to find. In the absence of grain alcohol and sd alcohol, Retail alcoholic beverage stores and retail john barleycorn departments provide apt solutions. For the occupation of perfume making, it is influential to use alcohol with the smallest possible magnitude of odor and the maximal percent of intoxicant. Three solid options are Everclear (190 proof or 90% unadulterated potable), Bacardi 151 (151 confirmation or 75.5% unmingled drug of abuse) and booze (100 impervious or 50% fresh potable).
To relieve pace the measuring of basic oil, potable and water, the behind guidelines may be used:
· 300 drops of water = 1 tbs. or 15 ml
· 100 drops of binary compound = 1 tsp. or 5 ml
· 25 drops of binary compound = 0.25 tsp. or 1.25 ml
· 20 drops of sea = 0.20 tsp. or 1 ml
Please livelihood in cognition that these vague measurements were prepared using wet. When measuring thinner de rigueur oils you may find that a 1 ml measuring device if truth be told contains 40 drops and when measure the thicker alcohols and indispensable oils think likely to calculate out less drops per 1 ml.
Make a signature odour as unusual as the delicate effortful it and cognize that it is one of a form.


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Tag Archives: AIM Buddy Project
Reinforce the AIM Learning Throughout the Day
Developing social, emotional, and character competencies and attitudes doesn't just happen. Like learning skills in math, science, art, or any academic area—children need to practice prosocial skills over and over again in order to be able to put them into practice when situations occur in real life.
Listen to one elementary school counselor describe how children grasp these skills.
The AIM Buddy Project sessions were developed to help young children foster knowledge and connections that allow them to get along with others, understand differences, and be kind to one another. Ongoing reinforcement beyond the AIM sessions is critical to ensuring students really grasp the foundational learning that happens in these sessions.
Integrating the language, skills, and attitudes learned in the AIM sessions can happen organically throughout the school day. Opportunities to use the vocabulary, explore the topics in other disciplines, and acknowledge the skills and attitudes as they occur can be found in the classroom, at the playground, at lunch–or during any part of the day.
Watch the video to see how two elementary teachers have found opportunities to reinforce the learning in their classrooms:
Here are a few activities that can help you get started reinforcing the AIM learning throughout the school day:
- Morning meeting: Start the day by asking students how they feel today. [To help students create an emotion vocabulary of their own so they can recognize emotions in themselves and in others.]
- Art: Create a "Feelings" class book. Have children illustrate and write about feelings of characters in a story recently read to the class.
- Writing: Have kids self-reflect and write about a time they experienced or witnessed the emotion illustrated in the "Feelings" book.
- Math: Give pairs a bowl of buttons (or any small item). Have them work together to share equal amounts. Ask: What would you do if another friend joined you? How would you decide to share the buttons?
- Social studies: Create a "Learning From Others" quilt. Before exploring different religious, community, and family customs, ask questions and record responses on index cards. Assemble and display the "quilt". Have children add to it throughout the month. Sample questions:
What is an assumption? Why do people make assumptions about other people and cultures? Why is it sometimes hard to admit you don't know something? What can you do if you don't know something about a person or a culture? What can you do when you make a mistake about someone or something?
For even more ideas, go to "Reinforce the Learning" on page 15 in the AIM Buddy Project Teacher's Guide.


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Wireless laboratory
The wireless laboratory of CETIC provides access to several noteworthy equipment and tools dedicated to advanced development support of embedded systems. It is open to the enterprises for evaluation or specific tests; the ECS department can bring its expertise to assist enterprises if required
In order to significantly increase the probability for a project to be successful, it is mandatory to use the most appropriate tools and methods during all the project phases, from requirement engineering to support after delivery. When hardware is involved, the enterprises developing products face complex issues at several levels, especially with wireless technologies. In this case, they may encounter problems that are out of their scope of competences and tools, for example in cases of electromagnetic issues (propagation, EMC). Specific support tools and methods may be required to identify and fix these problems but also to prevent them during the test phases ("what if" scenarios).
Problems due to methodological or technical errors in the development process are very expensive to fix, especially for SMEs. On the other hand, access to the relevant tools and methods is difficult due to the high costs and specific know-how they require. The corresponding software and hardware means are expensive and often complex to use; their usage may be very limited in time for the enterprises because they are used for specific test phases, or only in case of problems. Tools are also often dedicated for one specific technology and must be multiplied to cover the different activities of the enterprise. The enterprises lack the time and means for mastering all these complex tools and methods. In such a case, they preferably call for external support by experts who are immediately operational.
The Wireless laboratory of the department has many development environments and specific measurement systems to lead these developments and to validate them. This laboratory is also accessible to companies for evaluations or specific tests (including access to software and platforms of prototyping, development and simulation of embedded systems…).
The team of the department can bring its knowledge of tools and assist companies during these phases.


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While the rest of the industry calls it Value Engineering, at Humble, we have taken it a step further to what we call High Performance Buildings. Creating High Performance Buildings requires special efforts and insights into the building owner's long-term business objectives. If you're thinking that this has nothing to do with excavation, pouring concrete or setting steel, you're right. Because your business isn't about that either.
Our first effort is to look past the physical construction process to focus on the reason why you are building. It's not because you want to fill a vacant lot with a structure. That's not going to be your measure of success. The reason you are considering a construction project is because you need that building to perform a function in your business. Our process of creating High Performance Buildings helps us enhance the use of the building, not just the construction.
Every time we approach a construction project, we bring our vast experience and knowledge to work for the customer. To construct a High Performance Building, we evaluate several key areas including:
Can we find the cheapest way to do things? Sure. But that's rarely the right thing to do given our customer's long-term needs. It is a disservice (if not unethical) to sell your customers on a lower priced solution when you know it will not provide the long-term value they need to get from their investment.
For example, our customer, KTH Parts, Inc. needed to build an 70,000 sq. ft. addition for their Material Services. The original plan was to use a traditional steel building, which would have worked just fine. We could have used our steel fabrication facility and the project probably would have been more profitable for us. However, when we assessed their needs and the total situation, Humble suggested using a precast concrete instead. It was economical, created a clean look and provided a better sound barrier. And since we knew the use of the space would include heavy traffic with material deliveries, we knew that the precast solution would provide much better long-term durability.
Our project portfolio is full of examples of how we created High Performance Buildings for our customers. Visit our website or give us a call to discuss how we can put a High Performance Building to work for you.
"Your company has been involved with several projects for us over the last six years, and I have been completely satisfied with your performance. Your company is to be commended for its quality, professionalism, and safety on every project."


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Help us create more taste and less waste!
Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world, but also one of the most wasted. We want to stop 1.4m bananas going to waste every day by turning them into awesome food waste-fighting delicious banana bars - or if we may: the best bars on and for the planet!
Food waste is bananas
We think it's crazy that a third of all the food we produce globally is wasted. Every single day in the UK, we throw out 1.4 million edible bananas. When we do that, we're not just wasting the fruit that's in front of us. We waste all the energy and resources that were used to grow it and then transport it all the way over here. Getting a perfectly ripe banana to a shop shelf is pretty tricky business so loads of perfectly good ones end up being wasted for being too green, too brown, or too spotty. This is where our delicious protest comes in - we want to save surplus bananas to turn them into tasty banana bars, packed with all the nutrition of flawless fruit. One bar will save one banana from going to waste, and will give you a wholesome, slow release energy boost.
"I'm bananas about Snact's banana bars because the level of banana waste in the UK is just, well... bananas!" - Tristram Stuart, founder of Feedback and Toast Ale
We're raising the bar with our banana bars
Each bar saves one banana from going to waste. But our banana bars are about so much more than saving fruit: they provide a balanced snack rich in both flavour and nutrients, all with less than 130 calories. We developed recipes for three delicious flavour combinations that use simple, good quality ingredients to bring you the best snacking experience and fantastic nutritional value: Apple & Cinnamon Kick, Beetroot & Cacao Blast, and Carrot & Spice Boost. Each bar is packed with fruit, veg, oats, and superfoods like nuts, seeds, quinoa, cacao or coconut - and unlike almost every bar on the market, definitely no dates!
Our bars are vegan, gluten free, have no added sugar, additives or preservatives. The result is a tasty snack that provides you with balanced nutrition to help fuel your day, whether you have a late night finish at the office or are about to climb a mountain – and they happen to save ugly and unwanted bananas in the process. They are also wrapped in innovative home compostable film, first of this kind of packaging in the UK that we pioneered with our existing product, fruit jerky. Unlike traditional plastic, our compostable packaging can be added to any ordinary compost heap or green waste collection, and will decompose completely, becoming fertiliser to the soil - just like a banana peel would.
Our #deliciousprotest started here 3 years ago
We've been making deliciously sustainable snacks to tackle food waste for the last 3 years. Our first product, fruit jerky, has saved tonnes of apples from going to waste. We first launched it through a crowdfunding campaign, so to bring this new product out, we're back to ask you to help us reach another level in our mission. With the amazing support from our Snactivists, we were able to go from saving fruit by the punnet to saving it by the pallet: the Crowdfunder community helped us grow and save over 150 tonnes of fruit from going to waste. Today, we sell our snacks to offices and schools, we are stocked in Ocado, Amazon, Planet Organic, As Nature Intended, Sourced Market, and lots of independent outlets across the UK and beyond. But we are still hungry for change. And for that, we need your help!
Calling all Banan-archists: we need your help!
Developing a new product and bringing it to the market is expensive, and making that product sustainable is even more ambitious. We apply sustainable solutions to every aspect of our enterprise: we rescue fruit in the UK, make our snacks locally, and use highly innovative home compostable packaging to reduce packaging waste too. And we want to show that these types of values are supported by the crowd!
To make this happen, we need your support - and we're offering you a chance to be the very first to try our great new product before it hits the shelves! To make the first run of the bars we need £10,000. We will use the money to make that happen: pay for the healthy ingredients (the nuts, seeds, oats & spices are not surplus - and our surplus bananas have a cost associated with them too), the compostable packaging, and manufacturing costs. By backing us, you'll help make this delicious protest a reality, be the first to get your hands on the fruits of our labour, and help us save tonnes of bananas from going to waste. In a nutshell, you'll help us create more taste and less waste!
Banana-tastic Rewards
Join our #deliciousprotest by becoming a Banana Guerrilla - you'll get some brilliant rewards to help you on the More Taste, Less Waste mission, and you'll be one of the first people on the planet to try the brand new banana bars! We want to get as many of the delicious bars to you as possible & save as many bananas as we can along the way. Our popular Snact undies have a made a comeback as have our Snactscriptions ensuring you a monthly delivery of bars for the next 12 months (we'll throw some free fruit jerky in there too!) A delicious protest wouldn't be complete without a set of protest tools, so we're also giving you epic slogan stickers and other essential bits of a seasoned Snactivist's kit. If you pledge over £100, we'll invite you to our Big Banana Bonanza party in October (date TBC). Our banana wheels are in motion so we'll aim to get all our rewards delivered to you by mid-September.
The first 100 backers get a "Tote-ally Plastic Free" Snact tote bag (made from organic faitrade cotton), so get pledging now for this extra reward!
The first 100 backers will also be entered into a raffle for a fantastic cooking session with surplus chef extraordinaire Shane Jordan, educator and author of Food Waste Philosophy. Shane specialises in creating imaginative meals from surplus food, and has kindly offered 1 lucky Snactivist a 1 hour online session (with the possibility to arrange in person in Bristol) where he can share some of his amazing knowledge and recipes using ingredients we tend to discard, like fruit and veg peels, so you can create more taste & less waste in your own kitchen!
*** Please note: the look of the rewards is approximate, colours may vary***
Boost your banana power £10
You get a set of delicious protest stickers ("This S%@!t is Bananas", "Plastic is Not Fantastic", "More Taste Less Waste") compostable stickers which you can plaster on stuff that drives you bananas, like pointlessly excessive plastic packaging.
Guerrillas with Bananas £20
You get 15 tasty banana bars (5 of each flavour) for your guerrilla snacking arsenal + a set of compostable stickers to plaster on stuff that drives you bananas, like long & incomprehensible ingredient labels.
Forbidden Fruit - back by popular demand! £30
You get 15 delicious banana bars (5 of each flavour) and a very special pair of Snact branded underwear! Snact undies were a hit in our previous Crowdfunder, so we're bringing them back for an updated banana edition. Sustainably made, they're just as natural as fig leaves, and a lot comfier. Please specify the cut you prefer (boxers or knickers) and your size.
Take Stock (of Bananas) £40
Perfect for shop owners (or Snactivists who really mean business!) You get 1 case of each flavour (there are 16 bars per case, so that's 48 in total) to get your shop or outlet stocked with tasty banana bars - plus a dazzling counter display.
Delicious Protest Kit £50
Snactivists of the world, unite! You get a Snact "More Taste Less Waste" t-shirt made from recycled organic cotton, a set of delicious protest mini placards and compostable stickers - plus 30 banana bars to keep you going while you're organising your delicious protest.
Go Bananas £100
Pull out all the stops with 96 tasty banana bars (2 cases of each flavour), delicious protest placards and compostable stickers, and an invite to our Big Banana Bonanza Party in London in October where we can all go bananas (think banana cocktails, banana eating contest, Bananarama playlist, exclusive appearance of Bobo the Green Gorilla with a Gwen Stefani guest rap - maybe).
Banana Snactscription £200
Does running out of delicious and nutritious snacks drive you bananas? We'll sort you out with 21 tasty banana bars delivered to your door every month for the next 12 months. That's one bar of nutritionally balanced banana goodness for every working day - talk about an apeeling investment!
Banana Boss £500
You want ALL the snacks for your shop, office, or school! We'll send you 10 cases of each flavour (480 bars) and come to your location of choice (within the UK) to run one of our popular surplus cooking workshops (or run it on Skype if you prefer!) Plus a fresh bunch of delicious protest mini placards and compostable stickers.
Spread the Banana Love £1000
If you really love bananas: get a sweet 10 cases of each flavour for yourself, plus 10 cases of each flavour which we can send to up to 10 people or organisations of your choice - so you get to spread the banana love 960 times! We will also come to your location of choice (within the UK) to run one of our popular surplus cooking workshops (or run it on Skype if you prefer!) or throw you your very own mini banana party.
International shipping
Please add £5 for international shipping.
Can I try the banana bars?
Sure thing - if you're in London, come to our Brixton office and see for yourself if this sh%@!t is actually bananas.
Isn't Snact up and running already? Why are you crowdfunding again?
We first launched Snact with a Crowdfunder campaign so it felt appropriate to launch our next product the same way! We've grown a lot since our DIY days but we're still a small enterprise, and the upfront costs of making a new product are high - plus a crowdfunder means we can get the bars directly to you, and give you a great deal on the product. Last but not least, we want this bar to be built on people power!
How are these bars different to the million other bars already on the market?
The Snact banana bar is a nutritionally balanced snack rich in both flavour and nutrients that provides you with slow-release energy, all with less than 130 calories. Each one is packed with fruit, veg, oats, and superfoods like nuts, seeds, cacao, quinoa or coconut. Most of the bars of this type available on the market are based on dates. There's nothing wrong with dates, but as bananas are one of the most popular fruit of all time, we thought we'd give people what they want: bananas! Not to mention - sourcing from surplus to cut food waste and using compostable packaging to cut plastic waste is a pretty unique combo on top of that.
Is the whole bar made from surplus ingredients?
We created the bars to tackle a huge waste stream - bananas. We thought the best way to do that will be to create the best bar on the planet - but for that we needed some more ingredients to make it the delicious nutritionally balanced treat that it is. So not all ingredients used in the bars are sourced from surplus, but each bar saves one banana from going to waste, so the more you snack, the more bananas are saved!
Is your packaging actually home compostable? What is it made of?
Now, this sh%@!t is really bananas. Add the Snact packaging to any ordinary compost heap and it will organically decompose to become fertiliser - just like a regular banana peel would. We've seen it happen and we got pics to prove it! The film was developed by TIPA from a blend of compostable polymers, most of which are bio-based and their sources are wood pulp and corn. Read more about this food tech revolution on our website.
What happens if you don't reach the goal?
We are really excited about the banana bars and so we obviously really hope to succeed! Tackling food waste is a huge challenge but as committed Snactivists we won't give up on it - that said, if the Crowdfunder is successful we'll be able to reach a much wider audience in a shorter time, which in turn means multiplying our impact and saving more bananas!
Why aren't these bars free if they're made from surplus?
There is no such thing as a free lunch! While there sometimes may be such a thing as free surplus bananas (some packhouses give them away for free because it's more costly for them to deal with the surplus themselves - but that's not always the case!), there's still a long way from having a load of bananas and having a load of delicious healthy sustainable bars. We manufacture in the UK where labour costs are higher, and at every step of the way make sure to pay fair prices to people who work in the food system.
What is surplus anyway? Is it the same thing as food waste?
Surplus is all the food that is rejected for being too small, too big, wonky-shaped, irregularly coloured, or simply too abundant. It has nothing to do with the quality of the produce. Surplus happens at every level of the food system, from farms all the way to households. The logistics of getting a "perfect" banana to a shop shelf are very complex so loads of perfectly good ones end up being rejected for not fitting these strict criteria before even reaching the shops. Surplus can then become food waste - unless we save it to find another use for it, like a delicious and nutritious banana bar!
What's bananas about banana waste?
We're glad you asked… Bananas are one of the most popular fruit in the world, but also one of the most wasted. In the UK alone, we throw out 1.4 million edible bananas every day! It takes lots of resources (water, soil, energy...) and labour to grow bananas, then transport them to the UK, so all of those things are wasted in the process. We think that's bananas!


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Our Rooks from Worms Eye view
Our Rooks from Worms Eye view
Drypoint intaglio print with ink
Hand printed by the artist in Cornwall using Intaglio Etching Ink and natural 300gsm Hahnemuhle acid free specialist printing paper.
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This print is 14x14cm, The frame is 30x30x1.5cm
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There are many rookeries around my home and this particular one fascinates me. The birds are so high up, it's like another world swinging around in the wind. I have to crane my neck to see them. They make fabulous noises chatting away and warning each other as they protect their beautiful nests. I just sit and watch.


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Girls By Design is a program that encourages girls in grades 7-10 to pursue jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). On Friday, September 30, 4 grade 7-8 girls from Mariposa were sent, along with other schools to Bracebridge to participate in this program. While there, we listened to Natalie Panek, a Canadian female rocket scientist speak about her experiences in getting into a STEM job. Then we had 2 team building construction challenges, and an electrical personal challenge. Each girl received a journal to write about their goals and dreams. Girls by Design was a great experience for the girls that attended, and it sure got us thinking about what jobs we might want in the future.
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Everyday during the Giro d'Italia we dig up the best the news snippets and inside information.
After the team time trial on Ischia island, the race heads south down the Amalfi coast, with Salvatore Puccio (Team Sky) in the pink jersey.
There could be trouble ahead
Monday's 222km third stage could prove to be more testing that expected after the Giro d'Italia peloton awoke to cloudy skies and risk of rain on the Amalfi coast and the final climb overlooking the finish in Marina di Ascea.
The Amalfi roads are notoriously smooth due to the constant traffic on the breathtaking coast road. However they become greasy when wet.
The descent to the finish includes numerous hairpins and tight corners, which could be the perfect launch pad for a late attack.
Puccio in pink, Dowsett in white
There are four leader's jerseys in the Giro d'Italia, each designed by Paul Smith this year.
Salvatore Puccio wears the maglia rosa during Monday's stage three from Sorrento to Marina di Ascea.
Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) wears the red points jersey, while Giovanni Visconti (Movistar) wears the blue climber's jersey after picking up the points on offer during stage one in Naples.
Alex Dowsett wears the white jersey thanks to his second place in the best young rider competition behind Salvatore Puccio.
The power of the pink jersey
Wearing the pink jersey carries extra responsibilities but also gives extra benefits and often secures special treatment from the race organisers.
Salvatore Puccio (Team Sky) had to speak to the media after pulling on the maglia rosa and then give a urine sample at anti-doping. It meant he missed the two ferries taking the riders to Sorrento but he made it to the mainland in time for dinner thanks to taking a private motorboat.
The sixth Sicilian
Salvatore Puccio is just the sixth Sicilian to wear the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia after Mario Fazio (three times in 1949), Giovanni Corrieri (once in 1953), Guido Messina (once in 1955), Giovanni Visconti (eight times in 2008) and Vincenzo Nibali (twice in 2010 and twice in 2011).
His family moved to Assisi in Umbria when he was 13 and Puccio spent much of his amateur career racing in Tuscany before signing with Team Sky in 2012.
Movistar's mixed day
The Spanish Movistar team has had a solid start to the Giro d'Italia, finishing second in Sunday's TTT , just nine seconds behind Team Sky. However the bad news concerned team leader Juanjo Cobo.
While inspecting the course pre-race, Cobo hit the front of his knee on his handlebars hurting his patella. In the race he lost two-and-a-half minutes on the rest of the Movistar squad.
"It's sad, because things were going well but we paid for it after Cobo couldn't be there, in such a finale and on a route that suited him perfectly," team manager Eusebio Unzué said. "We had to slow down a bit in the final climb because we needed five men together, and we might have lost the TT there. You don't celebrate after a second place, but this is one that makes us really happy."


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10. Nina Nesbitt - "Chewing Gum"
Raging synths and big walls of drums fuel this powerhouse production, a track that somehow manages to exude confidence and self-deprecation at once. She's warning someone that she is a mess, and also that they don't mean shit to her. Really makes you think twice about the line "I'm just chewing gum," doesn't it?
9. Lady Gaga - "Perfect Illusion"
Though released with significantly less pageantry than past first-of-a-new-album-era singles, the impact of this track on Gaga's Little Monster fanbase was undeniable. She's on top of her songwriting game as she's ever been.
8. Troye Sivan - "Youth"
It's a very cool thing to watch someone find the right platform to express themselves. I remember looking up his performance of this track on The Tonight Show and seeing a comment that said "I remember when Troye wouldn't leave his room lol." That's the amazing thing about the era in which we live; many people have watched this guy go from a shy boy making YouTube videos for no one but himself to an internationally touring pop singer. The whole album is great, but this first single is just so perfectly Troye that it was hard not to pick it for the list.
7. Tegan & Sara - "U-Turn"
I saw Tegan & Sara live a couple months ago, and midway through their set, the other members of their band left the stage so that they could begrudgingly perform a few songs from their older albums. "I don't know about you guys," Sara said before they began this portion, "But our old stuff didn't make me want to dance." Truly creative artists evolve, and the resulting relationships it creates with both their fans and their art are interesting to watch, especially as an outsider. I'm just here to dance, ladies. Keep it up.
6. Absinth3 ft. Chelsea Owen - "Trust Is A Curious Word"
If you had played this song for me with no explanation or context, I'd have assumed it was an album cut from some one-named, one-album dancepop wonder from 1988 that I'd somehow missed in all my years of digging through record store bins and scouring Discogs, YouTube, and various retro message boards. That's how carefully 16-year-old Absinth3 has studied this aesthetic and perfected his ability to create faithfully in its image. Perfect use of a syncopated rhythm and marimba-like synth voices. (Full disclosure: He was cool enough to produce and publish a version of one of his songs with a vocal track that I wrote and performed and we're now friends and you should check it out too, but this song would have made the list even if he hadn't been so nice.)
5. Highasakite - "Deep Sea Diver"
They're like a really eccentric modern version of a-ha, kind of. This song makes me feel like I'm riding a jetski over increasingly tall waves, crashing down further each time but not caring because I'm having so much fun. Unfortunately, the studio version of the track is nowhere to be found on YouTube for quick listening, but you can listen to it on Spotify or roughly the first minute of it in this "behind the scenes" clip of a music video that I guess no longer exists.
4. FM-84 ft. Timecop1983 & Josh Dally - "Let's Talk"
Originally released last year by Timecop1983 ft. Josh Dally on their Reflections album, FM-84's mix of this track (which is included on his brilliant album Atlas) took it to the place that it really needed to be. The vocals are so incredibly powerful, and juxtaposed against this tall snare drum they create a tidalwave of sound that crashes right down on you.
3. Rihanna - "Kiss It Better"
I knew three tracks into Rihanna's 2016 release Anti that I'd just heard one of the years most brilliant songs. It starts with a bossa nova beat from what sounds like the drum machine that came with a 1970s home organ and very soon crashes into a sexy modern pop slow jam. The drums are rather minimal, but they flawlessly tie together razzy synth bass riffs and distorted electric guitar motifs. This is my favorite song she's done since "Umbrella," and kind of feels like a half-speed callback to another of my favorites, "Shut Up And Drive."
2. DownVega - "Give You My Love"
This track became my walking theme this year. Any time I had to march somewhere, especially with any kind of confidence or determination, it played in my head. This makes absolutely no sense in regard to the song's lyrical content, but the driving drum track is a hell of a march time keeper. I just really love this front to back, from its rhythmic opening to its very synthy ending.
1. Abra - "Crybaby"
Absolute dancepop perfection. Atlanta's Abra created this sleek, sexy jam about gaslighting that changes gears enough times to keep it from ever feeling its nearly six-minute duration. It recalls the 1990 sound of Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson, but avoids the clichés of something that is trying intentionally to sound retro. Her soft - yet at times, almost wailed - delivery gives the song an appropriate tone of vulnerability, switching to a more confident, leering sneer in the bridge as the lyrics shift in tone too. It's a shame people seem to be sleeping on her; this would sell out arenas.