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"What a long strange trip it's been" is undoubtedly the most tritely overused high school yearbook quote of all time. Plus, four years in high school is neither particularly long nor is it particularly strange. On the other hand, 12 years in college punctuated by an arrest, two years in prison, a raging heroin addiction, a suicide attempt, a broken back (from said attempt), a marriage and divorce (both while in jail), and a three-year suspension — well, that does qualify as both long and strange. Yesterday, though, I finally handed in the final exam for the very last class that I need to graduate.
When I started college at Rutgers in 2002, I never imagined that it would take me so long to finish. But … shit happens. Initially, I took some time off to earn money and figure things out. But "figuring things out" ended up being a euphemism for getting high. After a few years of occasional part-time semesters and sporadic part-time work, I decided to transfer to Cornell. I had sort of hoped that would help me hit the reset button and pull myself back together. Instead, lonely and depressed, I jumped off a bridge and broke my back after the first semester. During the recovery process, I just delved deeper into drugs and when I finally returned to college sans back brace, I had a heavy habit and school became a juggling act of missed deadlines and less often missed veins. Despite that, I generally maintained good grades and was finally poised to graduate when I got arrested in 2010. After two years in prison, I was released in 2012 and Cornell readmitted me for the spring semester of 2014. This past spring, I completed an independent study and an incomplete from before my arrest. (It turns out that completing a paper you started four years ago while high and now have few notes for because most of them were stolen when looters took everything you owned after your arrest is not as easy as one might hope.) Then, during the summer semester, I enrolled in a class about prisons. It was a fitting and deeply symbolic ending to difficult undergraduate career — a career that, at many points, it didn't look like I'd live long enough to finish.
I didn't plan to be an addict and I certainly didn't plan to screw up my life beyond all recognition. But, like I said before, shit happens. Fortunately, recovery also happens. Just over a week ago I celebrate 3.5 years sober. Friday I finished my last class. Monday I start full-time work at a job that I love. Perhaps more importantly, I've learned to be happy and to love the life I live instead of wondering about the one that could have been.
It's been a long, strange trip, and certainly one that I couldn't have made on my own. I had a wonderful lawyer (sometimes public defenders can be really great, it turns out). He was both a qualified lawyer and a cool person. I had an understanding dean and a couple of amazingly supportive professors. After my release, I was incredibly lucky to find employers who would give me a chance — and particularly lucky to find one who has also become a close friend. Most of all though, I couldn't have begun to put my life back together without my amazing, supportive, and incredibly forgiving parents.


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By Sikivu Hutchinson
Guest Contributor"God sent the shooter," the signs wielded by anti-abortion protestors at the funeral of slain doctor George Tiller proclaimed. Last week's assassination of abortion provider and feminist George Tiller in a Kansas church on the so-called holy seventh day was not only a barbaric act of religious cowardice but a terrorist assault on the rights of women. Tragically similar to the 1998 murder of New York doctor Bernard Slepian, Tiller's murder was the culmination of years of attempted murders, death threats, bombings and arson attacks waged against abortion providers by white Christian terrorists.
Despite the scope of this orchestrated campaign mainstream media rarely identify these acts or those who commit them as "terrorist." Those who invoke Christian fundamentalism as justification for their barbaric incursions against women and their allies are dismissed as aberrations, even though the profiles of the killers are always the same, the suspects—generally disaffected white middle aged males, aligned with a crackpot anti-government militia and/or fundamentalist ethos steeped in the bloody retribution of the Old Testament—virtually plucked from central casting.
These spasms of Christian fundamentalist violence are largely peculiar to the United States. Anti-abortion activism in Western European countries such as Great Britain, France and Italy doesn't inspire anywhere near the level of militant resistance seen here. This virulent strain of fundamentalism was nourished by three theocratic Republican administrations that dismembered the Constitution and effectively sanctioned criminal campaigns against abortion providers. So while the U.S. condemns Muslim religious fundamentalism and trumpets itself as a beacon for individual and civil liberties unbridled by theocratic intolerance it has become a breeding ground for the most dangerous Christian fundamentalist terrorist movement in the world.
Christian fundamentalism has always objectified women's bodies as patriarchal property and territory for reproductive control. It's no surprise then that white men deem themselves to be Christian soldiers in the war over the wombs of Middle American and Southern white women. It's also no surprise that the Bible Belt, fount of hyper-religious public policy that demonizes sex education and contraception, has the highest teen pregnancy rates in the country.
Christian fundamentalist dogma is about keeping 'em barefoot, knocked up and in obeisance to a God that would rather see an impoverished 12 year-old incest victim carry her rapist father's baby to term and suffer lifelong psychological trauma than undergo a safe legal abortion and have a reasonable expectation for a future. And it is immoral, radically anti-woman positions like these which make the "pro-life" misnomer appropriated by the anti-abortion movement so infuriating.
In the militant anti-choice universe the lives of real babies living in poverty and their real mothers and real families are of no consequence next to protection of the religiously decreed "rights" of the unborn. White male anti-abortion terrorists can't get similarly exorcised about cuts to women's health care benefits and pre- and post-natal care to mothers in real time because it would mean ceding control to flesh and blood women.
Tiller's assassination also dovetails with a dangerous shift in public opinion regarding the future of choice for American women imperiled by unwanted pregnancies. Influenced by a decade of unrelenting right wing propaganda that equates abortion with murder and abortion providers with Nazi eugenicists, polls indicate that a growing majority of the American public has adopted a "pro-life" stance and is willfully ignorant about the life-giving and life-saving potential of legal abortion. Dispatching shooters from "God," the anti-abortion movement must accept responsibility for the murderous religious rhetoric that led to the assassination of George Tiller and the terrorist assault on the rights and lives of American women.
Sikivu Hutchinson is the editor of BlackFemLens.org and a commentator for KPFK 90.7FM.
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By Sikivu HutchinsonGuest Contributor"God sent the shooter," the signs wielded by anti-abortion protestors at the funeral of slain doctor George Tiller proclaimed. Last week's assassination of abortion provider and feminist George Tiller in a Kansas church on the so-called holy seventh day was not only a barbaric act of religious cowardice but a terrorist assault on the rights of women. Tragically similar to the 1998 murder of New York doctor Bernard Slepian, Tiller's murder was the culmination of years of attempted murders, death threats, bombings and arson attacks waged against abortion providers by white Christian terrorists.
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By Henrie TreadwellGuest ContributorATLANTA - I applaud your recent creation of the White House Council on Women and Girls to help ensure we are treated equally in public policies, by employers and in every other aspect of American society. I must also urge, however, that you place a similar emphasis on men and boys, particularly young men of color, who face some of the steepest hurdles in American society.
The reasons cited in forming the new council are just – throughout our nation's history women have often been treated as second-class citizens when it comes to earning a livelihood, climbing the corporate ladder and even exercising the delayed right to vote. Let us not forget that the Equal Rights Amendment was first drafted in 1923—and has yet to be ratified.
To be sure, the new council will focus attention on continuing the progress that has been made through the decades as women have crashed through the glass ceiling.
But I would argue that young men of color face even more daunting circumstances. Young men of color face challenges ranging from a justice system that disproportionately incarcerates them to media and entertainment industries quick to portray them as worthless, violent and criminal. Even before the recession, our young men of color faced a bleak job market where discrimination, globalization and structural change made it difficult for them to find good jobs and succeed in life. With the nation's economy in a tailspin, the unemployment of young men of color has been spiraling out of control.Consider this sampling of data:
· High school graduation rates for males of color –African Americans (42.8 percent), Native American/Alaska Natives (47 percent) and Hispanics (48 percent)—are far lower than for whites (70.8 percent).
· Minority youths are disproportionately in the juvenile justice system: African Americans (1,004 per 100,000), American Indians (632 per 100,000) and Latinos (485 per 100,000) compared with whites (212 per 100,000).
· More than 29 percent of African-American boys who are 15-years-old today are likely to go to prison at some point in their lives, compared with 4.4 percent of white boys the same age.
· The mortality rate from homicide for African-American boys ages 15-17 is 34.4 per 100,000, compared with 2.4 per 100,000 for non-Hispanic white boys.
Let's face the reality. It can be a gritty and dangerous world on the streets of urban America, on the impoverished Native American reservations and in the camps of migrant workers. In many cases, government and much of our society turn their back to these conditions and ignore their existence—rather than seek to allocate resources and develop policies to redress the conditions that threaten the survival of young men of color.
An array of public policies enforced by the schools, police and courts has helped put young men of color at such a disadvantage. These policies range from mandatory-minimum sentences to zero tolerance of behavioral offenses in schools to minimum wages that do not afford a young adult an opportunity to support himself, let alone a family. These public policies have often been popular with the public, but collectively have built many of the barriers to young men of color leading productive lives.
Moreover, the media and entertainment industries have also contributed greatly to raising these hurdles.
Clearly, a disproportionate number of young men of color have dropped out of school, been arrested and been left jobless. Still, there are countless others who go to college, succeed in their jobs, are good fathers and make outstanding accomplishments in their lives. Unfortunately, however, very little information is shared about their achievements or successes. Rarely are young men of color projected or viewed as positive role models.
While there has been a growing angst over the misdeeds of some, there has been little attention paid to what public policies or social determinants have contributed to the plight of young men of color.
Certainly, some of the responsibility lies with the child or teenager who made wrong decisions, as well as with family members who failed to help youngsters overcome critical obstacles and to guide them to a more productive course. But we cannot underestimate the powerful negative impact of the stereotypical portrayals, the glorification of criminal and violent behavior in movies and television, and the lack of good news stories about young men of color on the airwaves.
Mr. President, what you can do is create a council that looks into how public policies can be amended and how portrayals of this demographic can be changed. As others have stated, the women and girls that you want to help prosper need male counterparts to build strong families.
You can take a huge step by creating a council that helps men, particularly young men of color, be successful in American society. Right now, they often face insurmountable challenges.Men need your help, too.
Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell is director of Morehouse School of Medicine's Community Voices, a non-profit working to improve health services, and health-care access, for all Americans.
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In their landmark 1982 anthology on Black feminism, Gloria Hull, Barbara Smith and Patricia Bell Scott proclaimed that "all the women are white, all the blacks are men, but some of us are brave." Perhaps no pioneering activist more fervently embodied the spirit of this sentiment than Ida B. Wells. A giant of the independent black press and early media literacy educator, Wells' leadership and uncompromising vision continue to reverberate for black women.
As we recognize International Women's Day and Women's History Month we can look to her life for lessons and inspiration; not only regarding her activism but on how she negotiated the double burden. In the era before daycare and leave time, Wells, like scores of other black women before her, was a caregiver navigating the divide between her domestic responsibilities and her life's work as the greatest media watchdog of her time.
Accused of not knowing her place because she challenged the vacuum in male leadership around lynching, Wells struggled for recognition and compensation for her work. The constant juggling of her roles as writer, activist, orator and mother loomed large in both her public and private stance on women's rights. Wells once boasted that she was perhaps the only nursing mother to travel nationwide to give political addresses. After the birth of her second child she announced that she was retiring from public activism to devote all her energies to motherhood, only to come blazing back onto the national stage three months later to protest the lynching of a Black postmaster and his family.
In her fearless defense of lynching victims and African Americans' right to due process, Wells often bucked the backward conventional wisdom of the era. When she began her campaign against lynching in the late 19th century there wasn't consensus among African Americans that lynching was worthy of a national social justice movement, nor was there agreement about the terroristic sexual politics that motivated white lynch mobs. Wells was perhaps the first journalist to speak out on the racist and sexist implications of lynching. In her editorials she consistently blasted the hypocrisy of white savagery against Black men accused of raping white women and exposed the long history of Black female sexual exploitation by white men.
Catapulted into twenty-first century America, Wells might not be surprised at the power that this legacy has had on contemporary media images of Black femininity. She might not be surprised that reconciling Black liberation struggle with feminism is still dicey. As an outspoken suffragist and defender of the Black female image she would have choice words for the young woman who told me recently that it's okay when she's addressed as a bitch or a ho because "I know I'm not one." As a Chicago organizer ever skeptical of Black politicians, she might have initially celebrated the election of Barack Obama then used her bully pulpit to separate the rhetoric of post-racial inclusion from the reality of racial apartheid. And as an early critic of Western gunboat diplomacy she would have seen a clear connection between the U.S. government's interventionist policies and its imperial relationship with over-incarcerated Black communities.
Despite her challenges to the American criminal justice system, her long record of publication at home and abroad, and her influence on Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. DuBois (both of whom were ambivalent if not threatened by her single-mindedness), Wells' legacy remains undervalued. Eclipsed by the cult of charismatic masculinity that privileged the contributions of male leaders like Douglas and DuBois, her relative obscurity parallels her conflicts with a Black political establishment that deemed her too radical for her gender. Remarking that "the people must know before they can act, and there is no educator to compare with the press," Wells remains a beacon of justice and a testament to the radical power of Black feminist media literacy.
Sikivu Hutchinson is the editor of BlackFemLens.org and a commentator for KPFK 90.7 FM.
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Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
by David Dosa, M.D., M.P.H.
From the Publisher: When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him. In other words, he was a typical cat. Or so it seemed. It wasn't long before Oscar had created something of a stir.
Apparently, this ordinary cat possesses an extraordinary gift: he knows instinctively when the end of life is near.
Oscar is a welcome distraction for the residents of Steere House, many of whom are living with Alzheimer's. But he never spends much time with them—until they are in their last hours. Then, as if this were his job, Oscar strides purposely into a patient's room, curls up on the bed, and begins his vigil. Oscar provides comfort and companionship when people need him most. And his presence lets caregivers and loved ones know that it's time to say good-bye.
Oscar's gift is a tender mercy. He teaches by example: embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from.
Making Rounds with Oscar is the story of an unusual cat, the patients he serves, their caregivers, and of one doctor who learned how to listen. Heartfelt, inspiring, and full of humor and pathos, this book allows readers to take a walk into a world rarely seen from the outside, a world we often misunderstand.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates analyzes a passage from Middlemarch, and says:
I was thinking this morning how much I wish I could have taught myself high school composition, when I was in high school–and even English composition in college. I failed English in the eleventh grade and then failed Brit Lit in college.
Among the things I would have told myself is that beauty is an actual, functional thing, and that great sentences are, in fact, functional. So when Eliot gives us these rangy sentences (bolded above in this case) wherein with each semicolon she pounds home the point, the form of the sentence–its awkward elegance–actually makes it stick. There is, of course, a great deal of poetry here, most of it built on hard, muscular words "the report," "hindrances" daily labors" and "deeper fixity." Again, the payload is to the back–"his heart to its final pause."
First, let us observe that this man became a nationally known writer, a writer of beautiful and meaningful prose, yet he failed his English and composition courses as a teenager. What does this tell us about talent and education?
More to the point, Coates makes an unfashionable observation: that beauty is not simply a personal preference signifying sensual delight, but actually does something. I'm thinking right now of a conversation I had in a coffee shop in Oslo one winter's day in 1994. It was with an art student, a painter who had just graduated. He was furious at his professors. He said they hadn't taught him or any of his classmates a damn thing about drafting, or anything else. "Whatever we painted, they praised it as genius," he said bitterly. He felt cheated out of an aesthetic education, and an education in basic craftsmanship. Now he would have to educate himself.
When I started out as a professional writer in my early 20s, I picked out a few non-fiction prose stylists whose writing I admired, and worked to imitate them (Pauline Kael, Tom Wolfe, and Truman Capote were in that stable, but there were others). Of course I studied their prose too, trying to figure out why it worked so well. But I found too that trying to write as they wrote, however feeble my attempt, I came to absorb the structure of their writing in ways that I couldn't have done merely by studying it in the abstract. To be sure, nobody would have mistaken my writing back then (or now) for Kael, Wolfe, or Capote, but that's not the point: the point is that in attempting to imitate my betters, I was able to find my own voice. I didn't have a voice when I first started out. I had the ability to string together words better than most people my age, but that's not the same thing as having a voice. I had to learn how to string together those words to persuade, and to persuade not so much by the rigors of logic, but by the beauty of the composition. There is an enormous difference between "Four score and seven years ago…" and "Eighty-seven years ago…" — and that difference matters.


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Weekend in Italy Part 1 of 2: Ostia Antica
Now overgrown with wildflowers and tourists, Ostia Antica once sat at the mouth of the Tiber River less than twenty miles from Rome, Italy. The river itself has grown away from Ostia, but a detailed outline of the once-thriving port city remains. Crumbling arches, elaborate mosaics, and stone foundations tell its story dating back to 300 or so BC.
James and I visited the remnants of this ancient Roman city last weekend and were astounded at how much of its layout is preserved. We wandered various routes along ancient roads of massive cobblestones under the murderous summer sun and were able to see a fair amount of the unearthed city. The excavation of Ostia Antica had begun in the early 1800s, was put on hold during World War II, and eventually continued afterward.
We passed unroofed remains of barracks, a gymnasium, baths, temples dedicated to Roman gods, and much more. One particularly striking area is where an amphitheater looks out over a field that was once a piazza of commerce. Floor mosaics can still be seen along the rectangular perimeter of the piazza, indicating the nature of each business represented there.
Many enormous mosaics line the floors and some walls, incredibly preserved and some in the process of being restored. An information board revealed a sample of the layers involved in each mosaic: gritty base material, design sketch on finer material, and tiles. The example consisted of a two-toned design with one color of tiles raised so that the blind could experience the mosaic as well.
I'm also told that the ancient heating system is preserved here. But I refused to be bullied by the elderly multilingual woman who insisted she could show it to us if we paid for a tour, so I can't comment on it.
Interestingly, modern art is lightly interspersed with the statues that have stood the test of centuries and millennia. An exhibit of sculptures by modern artist Francesco Messina is scattered among the ruins and stands side by side with history in the Ostia Antica museum. It produces an interesting and thought-provoking effect.
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Part 2 of this vacation will be posted on Saturday. Stay tuned for how we faced rain, pickpockets, and uniquely Italian culture in Rome itself.


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Holy cow, it's April. I have officially spent nine months without a solid paycheck. I've snagged a few days' worth of editing here and there, but for 96% of the time, I've been giving that weekly check from the Fed a hearty pound and a hug. C'mere you, where've ya been? You were due on Thursday, I was getting worried.
I wasn't sure how to adequately start this post. Dickens's Tale of Two Cities,' "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" seemed appropriately overdramatic, but I quickly noted that the greater part of the year has been neither extreme. At its best it's been enlightening, humorous, and hopeful. And even at its most meh, it's been belt-tightening, boring, and frustrating.


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A new study looks at exactly what employees think about their supervisors and what they would want to change about their jobs. We've all had bad bosses — uncommunicative, unpredictable, fear-inspiring people who can make employee morale in even the most productive workplaces dip to new, impressive lows. If you find yourself complaining about your supervisor's leadership style, you're far from alone, according to a…Read More
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How to run a business and keep adding tools to your toolbox at the same time. Every business owner has to wear a lot of different hats. For most entrepreneurs, education is a big reason for success. Yet, those same businesses often cut their own education programs. So how do you keep that momentum going and find time for education when you run a company? Check…Read More
Going broke. Hitting rock bottom. Crashing and burning. Whatever you call it, these mega-successful entrepreneurs—and members of The Oracles—have lived it. They share their stories of how losing it all helped them reach even greater success. Grant Cardone Image Credit: The Oracles 1. Discover your obsession. Once as a kid, while walking into a shop I dropped the quarter that was in my hand. It…Read More
A direct-selling expert shares what it takes to start out and make it in this industry. You probably have an image firmly planted in your mind of what network marketing (also known as direct sales or multilevel marketing) is all about–housewives buying and selling Tupperware while gossiping and eating finger sandwiches, or a high-pressure salesperson trying to convince you how easily you can become a…Read More
Pay yourself first by setting aside savings and having a plan for the long term. By now it's clear that business owners and other professionals who work for themselves need to take charge of planning and saving for their own retirement. Most small-business owners can't count on selling their companies to pay for retirement. And conventional, government-sponsored retirement plans come with hidden wealth traps. All…Read More
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Our company's annual survey recently showed that gaining access to higher levels is still one of the top challenges salespeople face. And that's a problem because failure to get to the right levels often means that to get decisions made, sellers must rely upon internal people doing the buying. That's never an optimal situation. However, there are two ways to initiate new opportunities that sellers can try: Be reactive…Read More


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West Virginia Economy Would Suffer Under Proposed Health Care Plans
This West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy report, West Virginia Economy Would Suffer Under Proposed Health Care Plans, breaks down the economic gains the state has experienced since the passage of the Affordable Care Act and the devastating impacts its repeal could have in West Virginia, specifically in rural areas with higher concentrations of health-care jobs.
Over the last decade, the growth in the health-care industry has been one of the few bright spots in the state's otherwise struggling economy. Repealing the ACA would undo much of the state's economic progress spurred by ACA and health-care industry. According to the American Hospital Association, West Virginia's hospitals have a $9.8 billion impact on the state's economy.
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- Since 2008, total private sector jobs in West Virginia have declined by 4.1 percent, while health-care jobs have increased by 9 percent.
- Nearly one out-of-every five private sector jobs in West Virginia are in the health-care sector. In West Virginia's rural counties, one out-of-every six private sector jobs are in health care.
- A total of $3.7 billion was spent on Medicaid services in West Virginia in 2016, including Medicaid expansion, while approximately 30,000 West Virginians received $135.7 million in premium tax credits. -
- The health-care industry accounts for over 10 percent of the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and has grown five times faster than the rest of the economy since 2014.
- Currently, six of the state's top 10 private employers are hospitals and health-care providers.
- The American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) could cause West Virginia to lose more than 10,000 jobs and over $1 billion in lost GDP.
- The AHCA and the BCRA are estimated to cause 195,000 West Virginians to lose their health coverage, nearly half of the state's Medicaid population.


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Greens Restaurant and Bar
Overlooking Kenmare Bay on the resilient coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula in South-West Ireland, the Ring of Kerry Golf Club is one of the most picturesque courses in the country. In operation for almost 20 years, the golf club has built its reputation on a challenging yet enjoyable golfing experience against a glorious backdrop.
Away from the course, the club's hospitality offering has recently undergone a major overhaul with the refurbishment of its Greens Restaurant & Bar. Created by boutique interior design company Northern Backdrop, the new design takes a large amount of inspiration from the stunning landscape.
Speaking to Premier Hospitality, Northern Backdrop Founder Vinny Smith gave an overview of the new look space:
"My maternal family are from the area, just behind the golf club. I was at the club for New Year's Eve playing Irish music with a couple of local musicians and ended up chatting with one of the owners. To cut a long story short, I was back on a plane 10 days later ready to work on the refurbishment. Basically it was a social night out that turned into a job.
"In terms of a brief for the project, the club pretty much gave me free reign over the space to let me carry out the vision I had for it. Previously the restaurant and bar had a very masculine feel and hadn't really changed much since the Club House was first built. I purposely wanted it to feel more female-friendly.
"I am used to the view and the surrounding area because I've been going since I was a child and this was the real drive behind the design. The idea was that if I couldn't see it out of the window of the club, it wasn't going in. I really wanted to reflect the external surroundings and translate them into the interior finishes. If you can't draw inspiration from that view you should really give up!
"All the colours, textures and materials were based on watching the sea on one day. When the weather changed, the sea changed to different colours. It can go from greys to greens to blues in a short space of time. The textures are very natural – we've used driftwood, recycled cork and birch trees as well as locally sourced bog oak to make sculptural pieces"
Feedback on the space so far has been great. The new restaurant and bar perfectly matches its surroundings and is already succeeding in attracting a wider audience, especially for special events. Plans for further expansion are already in place. Vinny added:
"It was an amazing project to work on but also a bit nerve-racking because obviously locals know my family, plus I only had a few days over there to develop the core ideas – I really wanted to get it right. It's very rewarding that the first design I've done in Ireland is on the doorstep of somewhere I've known my whole life."
Northern Backdrop Interior Design is based in Cheshire and was established by Vinny Smith in 2012. With a wealth of experience and an impressive portfolio of work, Vinny and his team have the resources to deliver everything from boutique projects to large scale, ambitious commercial designs from conception through to completion.
Telegraph Furniture
Telegraph Furniture specialise in the supply and manufacture of contract furniture to restaurants, bars, hotels and student accommodation. Telegraph Furniture also exports to restaurants and hotels all around Europe and recently in Spain, Holland, Ireland as well as the US and has worked with celebrity chefs including Simon Rogan and Mark Sergeant amongst others.
Most recently, Telegraph Furniture has been involved in Greens Bar & Restaurant. Telegraph Contract Furniture were invited to work with Vinny Smith from Northern Backdrop Design, as well as James Mitchell from The Ring of Kerry Golf Club, to create a furniture package that complimented the picturesque background that the golf club is based on.
Telegraph produced a very clean and neutral look in both furniture styles as well as the materials used, which the restaurant needed as it looked over the lake and rolling hills of its surroundings.
Telegraph Contract Furniture, Director, Kim Pinnington, said:
"It was a great project to work on – golf clubs have been great for us as a business over the years and collectively we have worked on the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Royal Troon Golf Club, The Belfry, as well as Royal Malta Golf Club. To work on The Ring Of Kerry Golf Club has been a real positive for us as we continue to move the business in the right direction."


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While Melissa Pandika's article, "Has the Sun Set on Sunday School?" (ozy.com, March 16, 2015) was not the first to raise the question, the piece seems to have sparked increased interest—possibly because it was picked up by USA Today a few days later—in the debate from all sides. Google-search the phrase "future of Sunday school" and be prepared to scroll through page after page of articles, research papers, and blogs that all address the issue.
But you don't have time for that. So we'll give you a quick take on what people are saying.
Eating Our Families Alive
Turns out, that's one of the major factors contributing to a decline in children ministries' Sunday school attendance and in church worship attendance in general: time, or lack thereof. In her article, Pandika states, "Instead of a day of rest, Sunday has become just another day for over-scheduled kids to be chauffeured from sports practice to music lessons or SAT tutoring. It doesn't help that parents themselves, so overwhelmed by life, are skipping church."
Will Mancini, founder of church consulting firm Auxano and author of Church Unique, agrees, explaining that people don't have time for church because of the "increasing involvement with kid's activities including more 'multiple activity' commitments (sports, music, etc.) for longer durations with greater competitiveness." He continues: "The growth of club sports and the intensity of competition creates a market for kids to get started earlier and be involved longer. This is literally eating our families alive when it comes to time. "
In his column about youth sports for Forbes magazine, Bob Cook shares from personal experience: "I'm a Sunday school teacher but I'm also a parent who has let his kids sleep in from church because they are worn out from a week's worth of school homework, sports, activities and events. So I understand why youth sports is one of the many reasons what most people know as Sunday school—Christian instruction given to children before, during or after a church service—is on the wane."
Footballs and Paintbrushes
Some churches have already thrown in the Sunday school towel and are trying new ways to reach young families and their children, but most are choosing instead to revamp and revitalize their existing Sunday morning classes.
On the Baltimore Washington United Methodist Church Conference website, Carrie Madren shares what Trinity UMC in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is doing to reimagine their Sunday school program. "The new school year kicked off with Fundamentals of Faith and Football, which used basic football skills to teach biblical lessons on faith. Starting with a tailgating party, Faith and Football became a six-weeklong series in the park," she writes. "Another football lesson related football penalties and game rules to God's law and the Ten Commandments."
Inventive Sunday school ideas from another United Methodist church, Parkway Heights UMC of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, are featured on the United Methodist Church website, umc.org. "At Parkway Heights UMC, each Sunday morning in September found young Michelangelos by the roomful, stretched out flat on their backs, painting their own versions of the Creation story," the site's article states. "The opportunity to try matching brushstrokes with Michelangelo is just one of several innovative ways children experience the Creation story."
If They Enjoy
These success stories illustrate what author S. Joseph Kidder means in his book, The Big Four: Secrets to a Thriving Church Family, when he explains, "In the past, parents brought their children to the church and the Lord. Today, children bring their parents and friends to the church if they enjoy their experience there."
Not only does Kidder give us an additional and significant reason to make Sunday schools work—a new dynamic of who leads whom—but he also hits another nail on the head: "if they enjoy their experience there."
We know we've only explored a fraction of the Sunday school debate here, but naturally we're drawn to Kidder's statement. Developing ways for you to provide enjoyable experiences to children so that they can learn about Christ's love is what we do. And we think we do a pretty good job with products like the CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible and all the other Deep Blue curriculum materials.
The Devil's Super Bowl
Amidst the scurrying and worrying over what's the best thing to do for our kids, thank goodness there are those who find a lighter side.
In his book, Stuff Christians Like, Jon Acuff says the hour before you attend church is like the devil's Super Bowl. He writes, "I am assuming his goal is to get you distracted and angry and all poisonous before you have a chance to connect with God during the worship service. So he just wrecks your morning and gets you in some squabble with your spouse or a roommate."
John UpChurch, Senior Editor at biblestudytools.com, provides a very relatable description of a typical family's Sunday morning scramble in an essay he wrote for crosswalk.com: "The drive to church takes about an hour. That means we hustle. While my praise-team-singing wife readies herself in the cramped bathroom, I do my best to whirl around the house and keep our girls on track. The soundtrack of our Sunday mornings goes something like this: 'Yes, you have to wear those tights. No, you can't match leopard shoes with that dress. I have no idea if that goes together. I think I saw your bear under the pile of clothes. Your sleeve is not a tissue.'"
Tell us what you think!
If you were to create a wish list for your church's Children's Ministry, what would it include? What out-of-the-Sunday-school-box ideas have you tried? Do you have tips for finding peaceful time for family worship in the midst of the weekly scramble? Let's talk about how we can shape that enjoyable experience together! Please comment here.


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Seperated from their fellows, Nuallan, Meilyr and Faelan sneak across the nightly fields to the villa. Avoiding a patrol with a leashed bear, they manage to speak to a group of elven slaves. Their leader, Robartes, contacts Edith, who appears to Nuallan in a dream the following night. She says:
"Nuallan ? I am overjoyed to hear that you and your companions are taking up the mantle of the Red Hand. Our people need hope ? hope that someone will stand up to the Empire and restore our lands to the Elves. I will aid you in any way I can.
Beware of coming to Caetterick – there are soldiers everywhere and there are rumours of an elven spy sent out to find traitors in our midst who will betray you. I can contact you in your dreams – and Robartes can pass on your messages to me. He can also help you find things you may need – but remember to give them something in return. The more you help the local elves, the more likely they will be to support our cause.
First, you need to find a secure shelter for you and your companions. The Red Hand said they had found a cave at the source of the Caed River, but it was inhabited by Ogrekin. Maybe you can drive them out.
Also, there is an old elven Woodhenge in the hills to the west of the road between Bogbridge and Caetterick – the Red Hand had found it, but they said it was haunted by evil spirits. Woodhenges help with druidic magic … it would be very helpful if you were able to access it …
Good luck in your ventures. You can trust Robartes to pass messages to me. Stay in touch!"
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Walgreens' Healthcare Clinics receive accreditation
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens' Health Clinics have received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the company has announced.
The accreditation is a symbol of quality recognizing that each Healthcare Clinic meets AAAHC requirements, embodying best practices and operating in compliance with nationally recognized standards of care. Specifically, the accreditation distinguishes Healthcare Clinics at select Walgreens as delivering high-quality care in an environment that promotes patient safety.
"AAAHC shares our focus on high-quality, affordable and coordinated patient care, and the accreditation is another important step in Walgreens evolution from traditional retail drugstore to a community health care destination," stated Heather Helle, divisional VP at the Walgreens consumer solutions group. "The AAAHC accreditation process requires a rigorous and complex series of evaluations, and we're proud to be recognized for delivering the highest levels of comprehensive, quality care to our patients in order to help them get, stay and live well."
As part of the accreditation process, AAAHC representatives evaluated Healthcare Clinic professionals in the clinic setting, interviewed executive leadership and conducted patient surveys. AAAHC has established specific standards that require clinics to be patient-centered, comprehensive, accessible, and to coordinate care with all of the patients' primary care and specialty care provider teams.
"The role of retail clinics continues to grow and gain momentum as a valuable access point for care, and this setting is poised to grow in importance and value as millions of Americans enter the system under health care reform," added John Burke, president and CEO of AAAHC. "We are pleased to add Healthcare Clinics at select Walgreens to our accredited members and congratulate them on their successful completion of the process."
There are more than 400 Healthcare Clinics at select Walgreens stores across the United States.
The accreditation of the retail clinics follows the company's worksite health center accreditation through AAAHC, announced last December. Walgreens Employer Solutions Group, which manages more than 370 worksite health centers nationwide, received AAAHC Medical Home accreditation, recognizing that each location meets AAAHC requirements to be considered a patient-centered medical home, embodying best practices and operating in compliance with nationally recognized standards of care.
Crossmark names Janet Carter-Smith VP
PLANO, Texas — Crossmark has named former GlaxoSmithKline executive Janet Carter-Smith as VP business development.
In her role, Carter-Smith will be focused on working with new client opportunities across Crossmark's portfolio of services.
"We are very excited about the customer connectivity, industry experience and problem-solving skills Janet brings to our team," said Jim Norred, Crossmark EVP client development. "She has a great reputation in the industry as a person who brings innovative thinking and delivers solutions that are mutually beneficial for all parties. Her unique background will be instrumental in helping us bridge the gap between sales and marketing for our clients."
Before joining Crossmark, Carter-Smith spent 17 years at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, most recently serving as VP corporate development. She led customer development across all classes of trade, managed external trade and industry communications and served as commercial lead for cross-sector collaborations and enterprise-wide initiatives with GSK Pharmaceutical, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare businesses. She also recently served as a senior consultant for Park City Group, a SaaS company that serves the CPG and retail industry.
Carter-Smith has served in a leadership role in numerous industry associations including chairperson for the Retail Liaison Committee and the Annual Executive Conference Planning Committee for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Retail Advisory Board member for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Education Leadership Council for the Global Marketing Development Center, and the Health, Beauty and Wellness Advisory Committee for Healthcare Distribution Management Association. She also was the ambassador for GSK's national sponsorship in the Network of Executive Women.
Report: 'Shark Tank' proves successful for Breathometer
NEW YORK — Since appearing on the TV show "Shark Tank," Breathometer, the world's first smartphone breathalyzer, has enjoyed a significant boost in orders and investor interest, according to a news report. Shark Tank's Daymond John will be the keynote speaker at this year's DSN Industry Issues Summit on Dec. 3.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Breathometer has, since appearing on "Shark Tank," raised more money to fulfill orders for its product. The Breathometer, which plugs into a smartphone headphone jack, and — together with a mobile app — transforms into a breathalyzer measuring blood alcohol concentration, was the first ever startup to receive praise and financial backing from all five "sharks."
The WSJ reports that the company recently raised $2 million in seed funding led by billionaire investor Mark Cuban, joined by the other four investors from "Shark Tank" and venture firms Structure Capital and Dillon Hill Capital.
In 2009, Daymond joined the cast of the ABC entrepreneurial business show "Shark Tank," which is produced by TV producer Mark Burnett. He is the founder of FUBU ("For Us By Us"), one of the most iconic fashion brands in recent years, and has published two books, "Display of Power: How FUBU Changed A World Of Fashion, Branding And Lifestyle" and "The Brand Within: How We Brand Ourselves, From Birth To The Boardroom."


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Adelphi Grande Sukhumvit by Compass Hospitality is a leading Bangkok Serviced Apartment located on Sukhumvit Soi 41 and is surrounded by a lot of dining and entertainment attractions. Adelphi Grande is a great place and a good choice for you to escape the hustle and bustle from your busy day.
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Situated along a quiet side street, Sukhumvit Soi 41, Adelphi Grande is removed from the hustle and bustle of the main street yet remains only a 7 minute walk to BTS Phrom Phong Station as well the upscale Emporium Shopping Center. Also within easy reach are some of Bangkok's best in dining and entertainment, key financial and business areas and Suvarnabhumi International Airport 33km by car or an easy 30-50 minute drive. For those seeking medical care or attention, the Samitivej Hospital, one of good repute and especially popular amongst foreigners, is a short 5 minute drive.
1. Emporium Shopping Complex (0.5 Km) 2. Soi Cowboy (1.3 Km ) 3. Time Square- 1.5 km 4.Erawan Shrine - Four Face Buddha - 4 km
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Yap, Sin Bee
Room was comfortable and new. Nice pool. Breakfast though was a bit boring with limited choices. Internet is provided FOC. The microwave in the room comes in handy as there are almost no food stalls around the area. The hotel is about 3 mins from the main road. They provide complimentary tuk tuk from the hotel to the main road where you can walk to the nearby station and supermarket. There are a few Japanese restaurants nearby.
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Good and value for money.
Dec 2009
Kwan, Wai Yin
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Yesterday morning, this boring chok-er-ific turtleneck became a cute circle neck shirt
thanks to this tutorial on Craftstylish.
I didn't mark anything and just cut and sewed with abandon. It turned out okay if you don't look too close.
I plan on doing more of these and turning all my ugly t-shirts into cute girly shirts.
I did one extra step after the tutorial, which was to fold the new neck yoke down to the wrong side and topstitch the whole thing so that it looks like bias binding for the collar.
At first, I wished I had cut the front down more that the back so that I could remember which was the front of the shirt. Then I realized that I was free to choose the side with the least number of sewing mistakes because they were the same. So it worked out well. 🙂
Yes, I made the denim skirt out of jeans as well– momma jeans that I paid $1 for at the thrift store. They were a tad snug, but the process of making the skirt fixed that. This tutorial from NotMartha is pretty close to what I did.
The only difference is that because I made it shorter, I could use the bottom half of the jeans to fill in the back, instead of using other fabric.
Also, I added the ruffle to the bottom and clipped all my seams like you would for one of those rag quilts–so the edges would fray more quickly.
It was a bit tricky to add the ruffle and make the denim raw edge still be exposed. Not that tricky, but you have to realize that it is what you want, or you won't get it.
A note on making jean skirts: the skirt will always want to follow the same basic shape that the jeans did. Aka: momma jeans made into a skirt will taper in. If you want more of a straight skirt or an A-line, you have to use stovepipe or straight-leg jeans.


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Archive for April, 2013
I can think of worse ways to start the working week
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Time to be sensible…ish
Posted in Cars, Life, Photos on April 24, 2013| 2 Comments »
I had been through some really bad times and looking back this was close to the bottom (but not quite there!). It was the consensus of everybody around me that I needed a holiday, so I decided to head for the sun. I booked myself 10 days on Gran Canaria in a nice hotel with an infinity pool.
I spent my days sleeping by the pool and my nights drinking in an Irish Bar watching Football and listening to live music, alternating between long nights of too much Guinness or too much Jack 'n' Coke.
Anaphylactic Shock in Finland
Posted in Cars, Life on April 18, 2013| 1 Comment »
The single best advice I can offer to anyone looking to buy old cars is to get them inspected or learn what to look for. The Landrover was a good solid car, with a very good diesel engine (is that an oxymoron?). It was a bit slow but pulled well, it was noisy and dirty and it's door needed slamming (until I fixed it) but it served it's purpose very well, (The beauty of a slow car is that you learn a lot about conservation of speed. I terrified my Mum on more than one occasion (sorry Mum!) hurtling along at speeds that it wasn't built for) plenty of space for the dogs in the back and happy to plod through any mud we encountered (much like my Golden).
Sadly it was during the time I owned the Disco that my beloved Golden gave up his fight with cancer. (more…)
An easy decision
Posted in Cars, Life on April 10, 2013| 2 Comments »
The choice of dog car was really quite easy. I had considered a Mitsubishi Shogun Mini for a few minutes but my thoughts always returned to the same car – A Land Rover Discovery. Very few cars are better off road and of all the SUVs available only an old Land Rover Defender carried more credibility in the countryside. It was old and slow and had some issues, but it was a good solid car for weekend dog walks and it's simple mechanical design made DIY maintenance an option; something that was good for the bank balance and a rewarding way to spend my free time.
My Dad likes to remind me of some of the issues we had working on it; (more…)
Can't get no satisfaction
Posted in Life on April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I have waited years for the Rolling Stones to tour, I love their music and need to have seen them before I die!
Last week they announced the tour dates and I am starting to think that the Universe is conspiring to stop my dream coming true. Why? I hear you ask… well let me tell you:
I live in San Francisco and they are playing two dates, great I thought, but hang on, when they play Oakland I am on a business trip to San Diego and when they play San Jose I am in Seattle. Annoying… but it gets worse… In June I will be home in the UK for my niece's wedding, which is on June 29th they same day they play Glastonbury. I then fly home to the US, 5 days before they play Hyde Park!!!
You can't always get what you want…
A Mid-Life Crisis at 35
Posted in Cars, Life on April 3, 2013| 2 Comments »
As you might have noticed, a lot of the car choices from this time in my life were heavily compromised by the need for something "dog friendly", limited parking and a limited budget. But life was about to change….
I have already written about my divorce so I won't go into any detail, but suffice to say I no longer had the need for a family car and a dog car. I now just had one car. I really loved driving the Saab. The dogs felt safe (or I felt they were safe?), it was quiet on the motorway and could really fly when I needed it too. I had many great trips along the A272 to my office in Crawley and in particular the stretch as you leave Midhurst. It remains one of my favourite series of curves to this day and if you time it right and manage to avoid traffic I promise you will have a huge grin on your face by the end of your journey.
On one of those regular commutes I had an epiphany: I'm driving this great big dog car like it's a sports car but I now have two spaces so I can buy two cars; something sporty and a car for the dogs!
The freedom of choosing a car for one dedicated purpose is a strange sensation the first time it happens, but it was a revelation. I wanted a 4×4 for dog duties and something fast and sporty for my commute.
"Freedom" and "Dedicated" are slightly misleading words because my main car still needed to be capable of 400 miles per week and occasional day trips to Paignton in a reasonable amount of comfort, but I certainly had more options available to me than before. I will tell you about the 4×4 next week.
My first thoughts went to a Honda S2000 a fast fun and reliable two seat sports cars. Yes it had to be revved to get it moving fast but at least it was docile when you didn't want to play. But what about a Porsche Boxster, one of the finest handling small sports cars available? a BMW Z4 perhaps? or maybe I should be more practical and get something with four seats, something more sensible like a BMW 330i?
After a lot of deliberation I decided that the S2000 was too tight inside and too loud at speed for long journeys, the Porsche was going to cost a lot to service with the high mileage I was doing, the BMW Z4 just not as good as the Porsche… and the 330i? Well life is too short to be sensible, especially on the back of a divorce!!
So my next car was a four seat car (capable of carrying four full size adults) with four doors to enable easy access (even if two were only half doors)
rear wheel drive, gorgeous looks, 231 horsepower and a 0-62 time of 6.9 seconds. That tiny 1.3 engine started every morning with a 'Bark' like a big V6 but revved all the way to 9000 RPM, a engine with a name that brings out the small boy in every grown man. " Wankel" snigger.
Yes, my next car was a bright red Mazda RX-8, with black and red leather interior. I'll let Mr Clarkson explain just how great it is, he's good at that kind of thing :
That car felt like a sports car every time I stepped into it and maintained that sensation throughout each and every corner and roundabout on my daily drives.
I still miss that car, one of the few cars I regret selling….


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Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
Im gna try and play with it tnyt, a one of mate was suppose to help me by connecting thru Teamviewer but he isnt availabe tonight either. Is anybody able to help via teamviewr?
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|13 Jan 2013
Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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Hi there
I thought you were using VMware workstation - - never mind just hold your finger on F2 while you power on the VM -- this *should* bring you into the virtual BIOS and then set your boot device.
Hold your finger on the key while powering on the Guest -- modern CPU's are so fast these days that you probably won't have time to react to the quick prompt screen when powering on the VM --sometimes it's so fast you won't even SEE it.
If that fails I believe you can set a delay in the .vmx configuration file --I haven't done that for ages but try this
The screen you got INVARIABLY means the Guest OS hasn't been installed properly or the Virtual BIOS can't find the boot device.
It really is as simple as that. -- This should be really easy for you to check.
If you are INSTALLING a guest VM from a physical device ensure that the CD / DVD device is set in the configuration settings for the VM. You can also use an ISO image on a HDD or any other device that the Virtual BIOS detects as a boot device .
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Workstation installs Player
Workstation installs Player as well (I'm not sure why).
I mentioned the "F2" key earlier. :)
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Editor's Note: This post is the fourth in a series of posts from our Spring 2015 LA Interns. Be sure to check out Casey Bader's post, Patrick Briand's post, and Zach Romeo's post. And check back for posts from our other LA Interns in the near future!
The city of Los Angeles: where it takes 20 minutes to drive three miles. It is especially frustrating because I could literally run to my destination faster than that. Thank you, NYU cross country!
Carousel Television is located in the pleasant town of Sherman Oaks just far enough away from the craziness that is the entertainment industry. Carousel is Steve Carell's baby, and honestly a great internship. The assistants there, Kate and Evan really care about teaching us about all aspects of the industry and offer good, raw advice. Coverage is the core of the internship. I'm extremely thankful I took Script Analysis at NYU because that class taught me the skills to be a decent coverage writer.


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The effect of food on blood glucose levels is known as the Glycemic index. This is however, only a measure of carbohydrates.
Foods with GI above 70 are considered to be high GI foods. Whereas foods below 55 have a favorably low GI, with foods in-between is considered to be of medium GI.
Meal planning with Glycemic Index involves choosing foods with a low to medium GI.
Inclusion of low and medium GI foods in the diet helps reduce blood sugar. When consuming high GI food, quantities should be limited and combined with a low GI food to have an overall medium GI effect on the body.
For example, rice with vegetable curries. Rice is a medium-high GI food, whereas vegetables are low GI foods. Together they combine to form a medium GI meal.


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Contains web sites for organizations and companies that provide services for companies engaged in business on an International scale.
* Services that are specific to a certain industry or region should be listed in their appropriate regional or industry category.
* Import and Export related services should be directed to the appropriate category under: Business/International_Business_and_Trade/Import_and_Export/
*** Incorrect submissions require moving your submission to another category queue where the site may again sit for some time waiting its' turn to be reviewed. A few minutes spent finding the closest category match can save much time waiting for a listing.
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Access Worldwide
International mailing and tracking services. Offers a quote form and newsletter.
African Business Alliance
A 501c3 non-profit organization of business, political and civic leaders helping to raise the standard of living for Africans on the continent by creating jobs, products and services
Alura Group
CE Marking testing and certification services for the European market. Contains quick guide and frequently asked questions.
Amsel & Co
Investigation into the use and abuse of intellectual property rights. Provides a list of services offered and a contact link.
Business Catalog
Services include a search feature to find listed offers and demands of member companies worldwide.
Business India/Japan
Provides a list of services, articles, fee structure and contact information.
Centre for International Trade
Provides a discussion forum, newsletter and many other resources.
China WTO
A guide for Americans to do business in China as well as to help Chinese business enter the U.S. market. Offering tech consultant and business services, such as law, tax/accounting, custom, trading issues, and communication.
Compiler Trade Web Site
Trade portal delivering business news, reports, outlooks and surveys. Country pages on Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuani and Poland. Bi-lingual, mostly in English, partially in Finnish.
Europe Authorised Representative
Acts as an authorized representative in Europe. Handles regulatory and legal issues and supplies office address, telephone and fax numbers. Site features include FAQs,features and benefit comparison.
European Centre of Domiciliations
Provides a registered office in Paris, France. Creation, repurchase or sale of companies in Paris. Site offers prices, sample documents and information.
The Executive Centre
Offering "serviced offices" in several Asian locations. Caters to busy international executives by providing temporary office and flexible office needs. Features include a travel guide link, company information and locations.
Export Credit Guarantee Department
UK Government official export credit insurer offering support for buyer and supplier credit facilities.
A business center offering several services to the Greek and international business community. Site features include a help desk, travel advisory and links.
Janus Singapore
Offers company formation, tax and accounting, immigration and other services for International businesses.
Mercado International
Sourcing and procurement services. Includes a list of services and contact information.
Mercosur Trade Center
An organization with an operating business network in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay, offering specialized services in international trade. The site offers links, information and services provided.
Meyer Services
Offers a variety of services designed to give businesses a local presence in Israel. Provides a list of services, feedback and a search feature.
One Step To Europe
Offers marketing and business development services for U.S. companies interested in the European (German spoken, French, Italian, Scandinavia, Benelux) market.
Provident Traders, Inc.
Trade finance services for difficult export transactions Site offers company history and description of services performed. Contains a Spanish link.
Tender Direct
Tender management system offering advertising, broadcasting and management services to owners and sellers, while broadcasting information on tenders to bidders and contractors all over the world. Holds a repository of tenders and project information for macro analysis and statistical use.
Multi-user European warehousing, and order processing for small and medium U.S. manufacturers. Offers FAQs and registration form.
Provides small and medium size businesses an affordable and efficient means for participating in international trade. Includes news, a list of customers and resources. Several language links.
Wen Mei Co., Ltd.
Offers start up, marketing, and distribution services for businesses interested in Taiwan and China.
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Wanting to keep the momentum of daily meet-ups with the family, I have been searching for devotions to focus our hearts on Him in January. When I saw Melle's "31 Day Scripture Writing Challenge," I knew I had found the right plan for us.
Beginning on Friday, January 1st, we will follow Melle's plan to learn what the Bible says about Prayer. Though I will not require my family to write each scripture (the teens most likely wouldn't go for that...and my intent is to promote discussion, placing the Word on their hearts, and having them ponder it throughout their day), I plan to create word art to correspond with each verse.
See you back here on Friday!
Where will you place your focus
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zill wrote:Alex Simmons/RST wrote:How far you go with cycling will still be determined inter alia by your inherited physiological characteristics. For someone that is fit and with average physiology (e.g. average VO2max), it would not matter what training they did, they will never become competitive at the professional level of the sport.
So you think the VO2max is more important than the 20 minute power as an indicator of potential?
As I said, it just buys a ticket to the game. If your fit VO2max is 45ml/kg/min then it won't matter what you do, you won't become a competitive professional cyclist.
I think best indicator of potential is how you perform in races.


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Philip Howard's new online discussion series, New Talk, is back today with a discussion of loser-pays, moderated by Rebecca Love Kourlis. I'm one of the discussants, as is Marie Gryphon of the Manhattan Institute's Center for Legal Policy, and a galaxy of others, including several law professors who can be expected to oppose the idea strongly. You can tune in here.
More: publicity from Kevin Williamson at NRO Media Blog.


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The Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen's Show is held at the Expo Center in Northlands Park
The Boat & Sportsmen's Show is a four day annual event organized by the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show is a professional trade show held at the Expo Center in Northlands Park. This is Western Canada's biggest outdoor show and draws an international audience. The show is open to the public and features experts who share their knowledge about kayaking, canoeing, boating and fishing. Attendees can also see the latest equipment and techniques being used in the boating industry. Plan on having a great time visiting hundreds of exhibits and events at the show.
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Inside the interior of the automobile, some chemical substances such as paints and adhesives are used and the confidentiality is also high, so it is possible that VOC, which is said to be one of the causes of sick houses, may occur.
Although toluene showed a tendency to decrease in concentration when the use period of the car was long, formaldehyde occurred over a long period. Formaldehyde tends to occur more frequently when the room temperature is high, and various chemical substances are emitted from the adhesive used in the interior of the car and the inside of the seat during the daytime when the temperature is high, temporarily very high It became clear that it became concentration, and it turned out that it was necessary to pay particular attention to ventilation especially during the daytime in summer when the temperature was high. Currently, the automobile itself is being replaced by "Independent Initiatives to Reduce VOC by the Automobile Manufacturers Association" *), which is being replaced with indoor environment-friendly products, but consideration must also be given to products brought into the car.


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The leopard printed couture is always sexy and special and animal print gowns never go out of style. After I have shared some royal long blue prom gowns in almost every shade of blue, shining gold prom gowns and gothic style clothes with you, this time I will share some wonderful styles in animal print with you. Whether in cocktail-length or full-length, the prom gowns with animal print can be the same stunning and fantastic.
Dont listen to those naysayers who deny the animal printed clothes. Animal printed clothes have nothing to do the protection of the animals. You dont have to worry about that the animal dresses will break the laws. As I have mentioned above, the animal printed gowns will be in fashion trend forever. There may be a lull, but pretty soon. There are three main prints in womens favorite styles, the leopard, cheetah and zebra print gowns. Among them, the leopard and cheetah printed gowns are classic, stylish and sexy. The zebra prints look amazing on those who are more daring. To be frankly, most women tend to choose the leopard printed prom dresses to attend in their splendid prom nights or red carpets.
The zebra printed prom dresses are special for some women who want to show off their fashion confidence. But it is also truly that not every woman can hold the wild zebra printed prom gowns in the big and important events, for they even dont have a clear idea whether if the zebra printed prom gowns are really fit for the occasions. if you dont want to go full out with giraffe printed gowns, you can still have animal print accessories like the animal bracelets and handbags. Yes, handbags in animal prints are also adored by many fashionable women who appear in the red carpets or some hot evening dinner party. This lens is about animal print clothes, so what I do is to make you have a good knowledge of the animal printed gowns and animal printed accessories.
I have mentioned above that whether it is in short or long, the animal printed gowns can be stunning. What is the difference between leopard and cheetah spots? Ok, I will show you in some easy words. For example, the cheetah spots are typically much simpler than leopard spots. A real cheetah print will consist of simple black and solid spot. And what is the most important thing is that the leopard spots on the other hand usually are cluster of black spots with some brown regions. And the leopard prints tend to look more like complicated rosettes than just dots, which is the best way to judge the leopard prints from the cheetah prints.
After you have known these, you will be clear in the animal print prom dresses when you are making such selections.


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Deadline of New Full Paper/Poster/Abstract Submissions: May 20, 2018
The aim objective of 9th International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering, Technology and Natural Resources (ASETNR-18) is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial Professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Energy, Signal Processing and Computer Science. The conference will be held in Manila (Philippines) during June 12-13, 2018.This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. The conference is sponsored by Emirates Research Publishing (ERPUB). All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference. This Conference is Approved By Commission of Higher Education (CHED) Philippines. Link is here
The Proceedings of the Conference will be published by Emirates Research Publishing (ERPUB) and will be will be archived in ERPUB's Digital Library. Each Paper will be assigned Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from CROSSREF. The papers will be published in the hardcopy of Proceedings as well as conference CD with ISBN number and the same will be provided at the time of the conference. Later, the Proceedings of the conferences will be submitted to ISI Thomson/SCOPUS for review and possible indexing. In addition the proceedings will be indexed at Google and Google Scholar google.com and all major search engines.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was very proud of its development of Siri, its voice-activated assistant. While Siri has had mixed reviews by techies and consumers, ti has found its uses and can be effective in certain tasks. We have reason to believe that Siri cannot drive (we don't think), Apple spent a lot of verbal and time capital at last year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) announcing plans to put Siri in the cockpit of vehicles from several major manufacturers, including Land Rover, Chrysler, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar.
Most everyone by now is gearing up for this year's WWDC, which launches Monday, and there is much anticipation and excitement for what Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has in store in terms of new services and hardware – though the focus of the latter is not on mobile devices but on laptop PCs. One of the services that has not been rumored aobut in regards to upgrades or updates has been Siri, but apparently that is still good enough for BMW, which confirmed Friday that its iDrive platform will support both Apple's Siri and Samsung's SVoice applications.
Drivers will be able to connect their Siri-enabled Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone or SVoice-enabled Samsung device to the dashboard of all 2014 BMW models, and drivers can access the voice-assistant through the steering wheel by pushing a button. A banner at the top of the in-car display will advise drivers when to speak, indicating that the voice assistant is ready for a request. Siri Eyes Free is a variant of Siri that is designed to be used in cars, and BMW was one of nine car manufacturers to be specifically mentioned at last year's WWDC for their alliance with Apple for this technology.
iDrive version 4.2 will be available, which updates and upgrades features such as online access, real-time travel information, entertainment and the in-car clock – the update will now adjust the time automatically when the car enters a new time zone or the country changes to Daylight Savings Time. In conjunction with an Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device, iDrive will also have features like Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Maps voice search and will enable Web browsing over 3G when the car is standing still.
What are your thoughts about voice-activated driving enabled by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Siri? Do you see this feature adding to car sales in the future, or is it just a nice bonus for consumers? Could voice-assisted driving be dangerous or distracting? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.
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