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As a retired elementary school teacher, I was saddened to read Caroline Roemer Shirley's letter. After teaching for about 15 years in Louisiana, I moved to Los Angeles, taught for another 15 years and became a member of the California State Teacher Retirement System, as well as retaining my membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Louisiana. As a new member of the pension system in California, I rolled over my Louisiana pension benefits, at considerable cost, to the California system. When I retired, I moved back to Louisiana and brought my healthy California pension to spend here.
A pension, of course, lasts as long as the member lives. Shirley claims that teachers are being "forced" into TRSL and should be given the option to instead enter into a 403(b) plan, which of course lasts only as long as the money lasts and which a teacher may outlive. Is it possible that a teacher might live a very long life and outlive the money in the 403(b)? What happens then? Does that teacher end up living on the street?
Every day, my husband has to listen to me give thanks that I have my California pension. Shirley says that pension reform here is necessary. Why is that?
As I understand it, the loss of money in the TRSL system is due to the fact that the state administration raided it to use for other purposes, whether that was legal or not. Louisiana teachers are paid very low wages. My salary doubled when I moved to Los Angeles. The lifetime pension used to be compensation for those low wages. Will that now be taken away? Most teachers are devoted to their students. They deserve to have something to count on toward the end of their lives.
Please say no to Caroline Roemer Shirley and others who would subscribe to this travesty.
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Before social media became a popular way to catalog our lives, "Keeping Up With the Joneses" simply meant trying to one-up your neighbor with the size of your house or model of your car.
But Facebook and its ilk, combined with a perverse new competitive mindset, has turned everything in life into an "I'm better than you" conversation.
Recently, social media has taken a bizarre turn into our daily routines. People are making their wake-up time into a competition and boasting match.
You might have heard about the 5 a.m. badge of honor. Inspired by a book about waking early, the idea is that you have to get out of bed every day at five in the morning.
"Join The 5 a.m Club. Your most valuable hours are 5 a.m. – 8 a.m. They have the least interruptions," says best-selling author Robin Sharma.
He's right about this time having the least interruptions. I also believe the morning is magical for not only productivity but also creativity.
|However, I also believe that the 5 a.m. club is a bad idea.
You might be surprised to hear that, coming from a man who wakes up at 4 a.m. While it's true that the morning is magic, and that getting up earlier is the easiest way to get ahead in life, I don't believe you need to get up as early as 5 a.m.
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I just don't believe you need to get up at 5 a.m.
Frankly, that's not reasonable. It's unnecessary.
I cringe when people write about how they went, literally overnight, from getting up at 8 a.m. to getting up at 5 a.m.
Those people won't last. They'll suffer from self-imposed jet lag, and because of the consequences, they'll come to despise waking up early. And then they'll return to sleeping as late as humanly possible each morning before they have to get up in order to make it to work.
Worse, twenty percent of the population has a biological clock that makes them most effective late at night. Expecting "night owls" to wake-up 5 a.m. is sentencing these people to failure. (You can read my success tips for night owls here.)
Forget about forcing a 5 a.m. alarm into your life.
Let me tell you the real secret to taking advantage of your magic time in the morning.
You simply need to get up fifteen minutes earlier, not three hours earlier.
I've been around the block in this world of habit change. In my Turbulence Training fitness business, we've held over 25 before-and-after weight loss transformation contests. I've read hundreds of letters from people that have successfully changed their routines. But I've also read twice as many comments from people that have failed to make their habit changes stick.
The common factor in all of those failed stories was trying to do too much at once.
Getting up three hours, two hours, an hour, and even thirty minutes earlier than usual is too much. I know from personal experience.
It'll make you miserable and leave you tired all day. Changing your wake-up time so dramatically often requires weeks for proper adaptation.
The answer is not in taking big bites. The answer is to nibble away at your wake-up time. The answer is to attack your morning in a reasonable manner.
Let me tell you about how I made the change from sleeping in to getting up early.
I distinctly remember the day in 2007 when I woke up in my downtown Toronto condo at 7:35 a.m. I rolled over, grabbed my phone, and began checking my email.
Thirty minutes later, after being taken down a rabbit hole by one particular email that left me stewing, I realized my morning routine was wrong, wrong, wrong.
Waking up late was making me anxious because I'm a natural morning person. I like to get things done before most people start their day. That meant I needed to get up earlier, and so I started to change little by little.
The next morning the alarm was set for 7:30 a.m. Two days later, I moved it back to 7:25 a.m. The next Monday it was 7:20 a.m., and within a few weeks of these easy transitions, I was comfortably waking up at 6 a.m.
Today I get up earlier, but I eased myself into these new habits. Now it's almost impossible for my body clock to allow me to sleep past 6 a.m.
It's a habit that has changed my life. But you don't need to go as far as I've gone.
You simply do not need to join the 5 a.m. club, and quite frankly, if you're currently a member of the 7 a.m. club, and you try switching allegiance tomorrow, you'll pay an awful price.
There's no value in wearing your wake-up time as a badge of honor or feeling superior because you get up earlier than someone else. What really matters is that you are making the right decisions for your right life.
Is it right for you and your family to be up at 5 a.m.?
Is it right for you and your family and your future to be making the sacrifices that one must make in order to get 7-8 hours sleep and get up at 5 a.m.?
Is it right for you to go to bed at midnight and get up at 5 a.m. every day?
I can answer the last one for you.
If you're sacrificing sleep in order to get up at 5 a.m. — for no good reason other than to be part of a masochistic club — then you're making a bad decision.
The 5 a.m. club is definitely not for you if:
Ignore the dogma.
Use this better approach instead.
Focus instead on getting up fifteen minutes early tomorrow. Be the first one out of bed in your house and take advantage of this solitude.
Go downstairs and sit at your kitchen table, armed only with pen and paper. Identify your number one priority in life. It could be the number one problem causing you stress, or it could be your greatest opportunity. Spend these fifteen magical minutes focused on identifying ways to solve the problem or take advantage of the opportunity.
For example, if you are in $5,000 worth of credit card debt, and that is causing you significant stress, spend the fifteen minutes thinking of ways to cut your expenses and increase your income, and researching how to transfer your debt to a lower interest credit card.
If you do this six days a week, you'll fix your problems, take advantage of the opportunities in your life, and become much more successful — all without cursing the clock each morning when it wakes you at an ungodly hour.
It's easy to put time on your side, rather than letting it be an enemy in the battle for your day. A little bit of discipline, in waking up just fifteen minutes earlier, yields great power. Adding this little bit of structure – rather than going to extremes – brings greater success and freedom into your life without the stress of doing something that's not right for you.
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Using the Web to Create Value
Mar 15, 2017 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Website Design
One of Cassel Bear's primary services is designing and developing custom websites for our clients. The expertise, attention to content, and deep knowledge of our designers, developers, writers, and strategists mean that off-the-shelf templates or self-service website builders just don't measure up to a site that's designed specifically for your unique business. There are few… Read more »
The Real Value of Branded Photography
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A picture is worth a thousand words, but how can you be sure your company's photos are saying the right ones? People are inherently visual; we respond to colors, react to faces, and often glean abstract concepts from a seemingly straightforward photo. There's even science to back this up: it's called the Picture Superiority… Read more »
Anatomy of a Project: E-Pak Division Icons
Nov 01, 2016 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Branding and Identity Design
E-Pak Manufacturing, a heavy-equipment manufacturer based in Wooster, OH, has been a client of Cassel Bear's for some time. Recently, our relationship has deepened and we were tasked with refining and tightening the overall E-Pak brand identity. Our goals were threefold: Bring more consistency to the various branded materials (sell sheets, brochures, website, etc) Establish… Read more »
Designers Head-to-Head: Mastercard
Aug 23, 2016 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Branding and Identity Design
For this week's post, we're trying something a little different. Jesse & I, two designers at Cassel Bear, recorded a recent conversation we had about the new Mastercard branding, designed by Pentagram. Edited for clarity and length. Matt: So the new Mastercard identity came out a few weeks ago, and it's been making the rounds… Read more »
Type Trends
Jun 28, 2016 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Branding and Identity Design
"90 percent of design is typography. And the other 90 percent is whitespace." – Jeffrey Zeldman While many elements such as color, composition, texture, and movement, are shared between graphic design and other visual disciplines, typography is the closest we graphic designers get to an exclusive practice. Typography, in many ways, is graphic design at… Read more »
Three Branding Lessons from Disney
May 11, 2016 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Branding and Identity Design
Earlier this spring, I was fortunate enough to spend 18 hours on a bus filled with teenagers as I accompanied my wife, a school band director, on her band's trip to Disney. Truth be told, the bus ride went incredibly well, and after 4 movies, half a book, and a few mildly uncomfortable bus seat… Read more »
Anatomy of a Project: Loukas Engineering Brochure
Feb 24, 2016 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Project Highlights
When we designed Nick & Shelly Loukas' website about a year ago (more about that project here), we visually portrayed both their honest, down-to-earth personalities and their eagerness and energy for the traffic consulting work they do. Compelling photography shows them at their work; bold red/yellow/green overlays and grounded copy combine to affirm Nick &… Read more »
So You Hired a Marketing Agency. Now What?
Nov 04, 2015 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Marketing
Note: This is a follow-up to Craig's post, "So You Wanna Work with a Marketing Agency?" Congratulations, you've hired an agency! You've just entered into a special relationship, one which will propel your business into the future and and elevate your brand to new levels of success. You've also likely carved out a budget, paid… Read more »
Pieces of the (Brand Identity) Whole
Sep 23, 2015 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Branding and Identity Design
As you may have noticed by now, Google recently redesigned its logo. The logo itself has been critiqued, reviewed, "fixed", praised, and admonished at great length across the design industry and mainstream news alike. The general consensus seems to be that, while the new logo lacks a certain level of refinement and polish, the overall… Read more »
Anatomy of a Project: Glenmont Furniture Catalog
Aug 12, 2015 Posted by Matthew Markiewicz in Project Highlights
In business for over 27 years, Edward Beachy prides himself not only on the heirloom quality furniture he builds, but also the variety of pieces and styles his company makes available to its customers. Working with over 100 retailers nationwide, Edward wanted to make sure his customers understood the breadth of Glenmont Furniture's product offering… Read more »


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I'm going to repost the link to my interview with Draft Guru Scott Wright of NFLDraftCountdown.com. I think it's something everyone should check out as he has great insight into this years draft class. Check it out here, and if you don't want to listen to my mindless banter the interview starts at the 18 minute mark. http://fourthdownonwcwp.mypodcast.com/
Some NFL News and Notes while I stream the combine from NFL.com and love every minute of it.
-Thomas To The Cowboys
Interesting fit. He'll certainly get less playing time in Dallas than he would have in N.E. or New Orleans. He's getting decent money (3 million base + incentives) for the amount of snaps he's going to play. Remember Dallas has Akin Aydolye and Bradie James already penciled in as starters.
Thomas is a better fit in Wade Phillips One-Gap 3-4, which is 3-4 defense with 4-3 principles, than he would have been in N.E.
-Grossman resigns with the Bears
Another fit I like. I just don't see Matt Ryan/Brian Brohm giving the Bears any of a better chance to win than Grossman this year. Brining sexy Rexy back gives the Bears some leverage. They don't have to overdraft a QB in the first round and can now have their pick of QB's who will be around in the middle of Round 2 (Henne, Woodson, Flacco.)
-Combine Notes
So watching the combine drills I really think that some of them have merit and some don't. Things like the "Mirror drill" for offensive lineman where they have to mirror a D-Lineman's moves and act as if they were blocking is telling. Also the 3-Cone drill where they simulate what would be pulling in Run blocking is important. 40 Time I'm Eh about, for an offensive lineman I don't think it means much. Same with bench press, guys with shorter arms are going to be able to do more bench reps but that doesn't necessarily make them a better player, in fact I want my O-lineman to have long arms. For 0-Lineman I look at the 3 cone time as well as how the move their hips.
So who's impressed?
Jake Long is the star of the combine. He's posted great scores in every drill, however I think this is where the combine starts to provide negative impact in a players grade. Long is going to be drafted as a LT. Teams are going to talk themselves into him as LT because he's such a naturally athletic guy. As a LT he's a lot more Robert Gallery than he is Joe Thomas. His best comparison is Jordan Gross, a pro-bowl RT who struggled when moved to the blindside.
I feel bad for Chiefs fans.
Other lineman I like:
Ryan Clady (not working out, best LT prospect)
Carl Nicks (really reminds me of Shawn Andrews, bad body guy with just such a physical presence and ability, I actually think he's more of a G/RT than anything else. I think he would be a great fit for the Jets/Niners if he falls to Round 2.)
Mike McGlyn (not really a stud prospect but certainly a vocal leader. If you watched any of the drills he was the guy "coaching up" all the lineman and thats certainly a nice thing to see. Also when he played the role of the "D-Lineman" in the mirror drill you could tell he was giving it his all and having fun with it. He might not be drafted to be starter but he's versatile enough to play every position on the line, he'll carve out a niche in the NFL.
A weak group of prospects this year. A quick rant though. I hate when analysts knock a TE's blocking ability. I think in past years we have seen high profile TE's who "can't" block drafted (Shockey, Davis) and all of a sudden two years in the league and their dominant blockers. I think that run blocking from the TE position is one of the easiest skills to teach/for someone to acquire. I'll always take the athletically gifted TE over the blocking not athletic TE.
TE's To Watch Brad Cottam (one of my favorite underrated prospects) Kellen Davis Dustin Keller (Buzz guy, had great combine scores) Jemichael Finley


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Europa Universalis III Divine Wind (Intel - WineSkin)
Mac OS X | English | Paradox Interactive | 719.82MB
Genre: Strategy
At the demand of the devout fanbase, this is the 4th expansion of the classic historical strategy game Europa Universalis III. Enhancing every aspect of the game to create an even deeper and more rewarding experience.
Europa Universalis 3 was released back in 2007, and since then, it has had three expansion packs. Never ever have I felt that the game was getting boring, or that it had lost any of its qualities. While the fourth expansion pack, Divine Wind, can be a bit tedious, and even repetitive to those who have been playing Universalis 3 for the past few years, it still provides for an excellent extra few stuff added to the game, that makes the experience ever deeper and more enjoyable. Those who are long time gamers with a lot of patience, Europa Universalis 3: Divine Wind is definitely something that should be given a try.
The maps just got bigger. And better.
The idea of the original Europa Universalis 3 was to control nations within Europe. That is kind of a given, seeing as the game is called Europa Universalis. Divine Wind, however, has gone beyond the European borders, spreading its reach far out, to other nations such as China and Japan.
You start out in the year 1399, slowly building your empire. And building your empire feels really authentic, let me tell you. Seeing your empire grow from a minor, non-settlement to a full grown hub for trade/war/whatever is a great feeling, and knowing that you did all the hard work, and saw the gradual change before your very own eyes is very gratifying. The way we can build an entire army, call upon allies in times of need, negotiate terms of peace with foes in times of war or battles… it all lends a lot of depth to the entire "nation building" feel of the game.
However, there is a flip-side to this. While seeing your empire build overtime must be a great thing to see for some gamers, others might find it to be a big drag, and a boring and dull aspect of the game, squeezed in to force more hours of gameplay. Long time fans of the Strategy genre might be used to such things, but be warned- if the genre is unknown territory to you, might want to have cautious. Do not tread these grounds until you have enough patience.
While impatient gamers might feel like going bald without the need of a barber, the end results are extremely gratifying.
What is the best part of Divine Wind (or Europa Universalis 3 in general) is that it blends actual history with the game's scenarios. Like four "sub-civilizations" in Japan in contention for the Shogun title, or the ongoing wars in Middle Asia and the horseback invasion… it lends even more depth to the entire experience.
Even the new building system adds a great deal of strategy and complexity to the game. Should you build that college, or that stronghold? And what if you do not have enough resources? And what if, in such a case, you are in face of trouble? Do you give in, succumb, or do you try to find a way out? The new system forces players on thinking more, and acting in a more defensive manner, rather than going all out.
Though all is not good in Divine Wind. The graphics still haven't seen an upgrade, and you people will be seeing the same maps and arrows you saw in 07 when Europa Universalis 3 cam out. While it will not deter the experience of hardcore gamers much, it might prove to be a hindrance for newcomers to the genre or the series.
The visuals could use an overhaul
Ultimately, Europa Universalis 3: Divine Wind is a great game. It has some great new additions and tweaks, and the Europa Universalis 3 experience is deeper, more enjoyable and more complex than ever. However, it also has a few faults of its own. Still, fans of the strategy genre or the Europa series should definitely give this a try. Those who are new to the genre: proceed with caution.
• New graphical style, with detailed and beautiful map, including lots of new provinces.
• Play as any of the four major daimyo's in Japan and vie for influence over the Emperor and control over the Shogunate.
• Enhanced diplomacy, with more options for alliances and peace negotiation Dozens of new culture-specific types of buildings, where you have greater control over the development of your provinces.
• More realistic development of trade, with control over strategic resources giving bonuses.
• Manage the internal factions in China to keep the Mandate of Heaven.
• Over 50 Achievements for players to unlock.
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Author: Lex Valentine
Series: Tales of the Darkworld #5
Published: July 8, 2010
Publisher: Pink Petal Books
Source: Publisher
Format: Kindle
Genre: Paranormal
Characters: Sair McCallan, Marius Granville, Keir Randall, Weyln Randall
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Heat Level: 5/5
Werewolf Sair McCallan escapes the confines of her brother's pack with the help of a mated werewolf couple who believe in open sexuality and relationships. With Weylyn and Keir Randall, Sair experiences freedom in all things for the first time in her life. When she meets her mate, she's shocked to find he's a boring, broody vampire. Uptight Marius Granville has his staid and orderly life completely shattered by the arrival of his bloodmate, a beautiful werewolf who steals his heart and expects him to join in her kinky play with the Randalls. Marius is forced out of his hum drum existence and opens himself to new sexual experiences to please Sair. As her new mate strives to give her everything she needs, Sair battles internal demons that threaten their fragile new relationship.
Sair McCallan flees her homeland with the aid of Weylyn and Keir Randall and moves to sunny California. In the California, she meets her sexy, although uptight mate, Marius Granville. While Sair is somewhat a free-spirit, she doesn't think a relationship with uptight Marius will work out.
Marius is immediately attracted to the young woman who frequents his family's cemetery, who unbeknownst to him is his mate. He's never had such a strong pull to a woman like this before and doesn't quite understand it. He leads a mundane unhappy life and feels that a mate just isn't in the cards for him.
Weylyn and Keir are an integral part of Marius and Sair's relationship. They are not just responsible for the two of them meeting, but also helping them open up sexually. When Sair and Marius get together sexually, they are extremely hot. And when all four of them get together, they set the pages on fire.
Marius and his concerns about his relationship with Sair, without the Randall's, were very valid and well executed. I found myself having those same concerns he was having about Sair. She wasn't always forthcoming with him and tended to shut him out at times.
Overall it was a good read. Although, I did feel that it ended somewhat abruptly. The epilogue sets you up for the next book in the series. This book is a part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone.


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I love making homemade hummus so much, because you can season it how you want, and its the perfect quick, easy and healthy snack to make at home. My only problem is I don't like buying a big expensive jar of tahini when you only need a small amount for your homemade hummus. That's where homemade tahini comes in – I can whip up just a small cupful and have just a little bit to make about 2 to 3 batches of homemade hummus.
Pin this homemade tahini for later!
All you need to make this tahini is sesame seeds (hulled seeds have less of a bitter taste) and a little bit of oil (I used olive oil, but grape seed or canola would work great too).You can find sesame seeds at a bulk store, like Winco for really cheap.
With my Blendtec Designer 725 making my homemade tahini is a breeze. I can make it only about 3 minutes time (8 if I toast my sesame seeds). With the twister jar I don't even need to stop and scrape the sides down, because just turning the twister lid a little while its blending, it keeps the ingredients from sticking to the sides of the jar and gives me a perfectly smooth homemade tahini. The jar also comes with a mini gripper lid for containing thinner blends.
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- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 2 TBS neutral oil
- (Optional) Toast your sesame seeds over medium heat on the stove top for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly (they burn fast), till they turn a light golden color. Allow seeds to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Blend your sesame seeds in your blender (twister jar is best) until a crumbly paste is formed.
- Add in 1 tablespoon at a time of oil, until you get the thinness of the tahini that you like (that was 2 for me).
- Keep tahini in a sealed container for up to 1 month
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"Great Service"
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What Is Pure Reiki Healing Master?
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International House Bristol has been welcoming students through its doors, from all across the globe, since its establishment in 1987. Formerly known as The Language Project and operating from Director Val Hennessy's living room, the school is now affiliated with globally recognised International House.
With two flagship centres within Clifton, International House Bristol offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a professionalism to rival the best of the UK's international language schools. From the receptionists to the class tutors, and the students themselves, the culture is one of inclusiveness, personal development and academic excellence.
The Queens Road building caters for all ages of students and the Oakfield Road venue caters for adult students only. Both have eight classrooms with a total capacity of approximately 100 students in each. Offering the highest standards in their teaching, with a dedicated team of language teachers providing students with individualised learning plans, International House Bristol has developed an enviable reputation as the leader in language tuition.
Val Hennessy decided to start up her own English language school while working on her PhD. With modest beginnings, focusing largely on summer school classes, and establishing The Language Project from her own living room, the universe smiled upon Val and her language school when she was awarded a university scholarship just three weeks after its inception.
Soon, the school was in the position to employee external teachers, and expanded to fill larger premises – one of which was in Colston Street. Five years ago, The Language Project became an affiliate of International House, which has brought new standards to the teaching techniques and attainment targets, setting International House Bristol apart for its strong dedication to both its students, its staff and its global partners.
"Through the school we give people the means to communicate with people they could never have communicated with. We help communities to build bridges." Val Hennessy explains.
"Very often British people will say they are useless at languages. But every baby is born with the same physiology."
Clearly passionate about her vocation, as Director of International House Bristol, Val Hennessy takes her role seriously – seeing their job as a school of international language learning as a pivotal developmental tool in both a professional and personal sense:
"You can transform students' worlds by giving them a skill that they didn't have before. This is not mass produced learning, this is bespoke learning." Val says.
Teachers are constantly refreshing and updating their skills and more often than not, have completed their CELTA certified teaching qualification either at International House Bristol or at another certified language school. Pete Stone, currently undertaking his higher diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, has been teaching as a permanent member of staff at International House Bristol for the past four years.
Having decided to leave behind his days in finance, Pete opted for a career change inspired by his time travelling previously. Enrolling on a CELTA course was the beginning for Pete, who has since been taken on from a temporary to a permanent teacher at International House Bristol and is now undertaking his higher diploma qualification.
"I used to have many boring years in finance, but in this job, every day is different. It's a very professionally run school and the team is very well supported." Pete says.
All teachers bring their own unique perspectives to the classroom but standards are maintained across the board, ensuring that all students who come to the school to study are taught in a uniform way with the qualification being internationally recognised.
English language student Michael came from Switzerland to International House Bristol in January to study on a one month intensive English language course. Embracing the challenge and viewing it as a means to build his experience and skills, he chose Bristol for its dynamic reputation and admits that he preferred to go where he would be fully immersed in an entirely new culture.
"I've had a beautiful homestay family, and have learned so much during my time here. I think if you read or talk the whole day with other people, it really helps." Michael explains.
International House Bristol offer a wide range of language courses to suit individual needs. From Intensive courses to one-to-one lessons, with flexible start dates, and course durations ranging from two weeks to a year or more, Michael chose the month long course for its shorter duration to fit in with his family and home commitments. There are clear differences in the teaching in the UK compared to back at home in Switzerland, as he explains:
"Here, we take theory and then we practice our conversational skills with groups. In Switzerland, you have the theory but you never have the chance to practice it in real situations." Says Michael.
International House Bristol is generally busiest during the summer months, with school students coming to the school to immerse themselves in the English language. Val Hennessy recalls:
"Some years ago we did a course for Chinese teachers and they came here to update their skill – they were all products of the one-child policy – lovely, but hilariously egotistical. I stayed in touch with many of them after they left. One has stayed in touch to date – and when he has a grammar question, he'll fire off an email to me. I'll answer his emails on holiday, and at midnight. I don't mind because he is just passionate about teaching." Val laughs.
The school has opened doors for its students from its establishment in 1987 – forging enduring working relationships across countries and cultures. Creating an ethos of acceptance, the staff within the school operate an open door policy – enabling both current and past students to remain in contact and receive support should they need. Not only do students learn and grow, but so too do International House Bristol's staff. Teacher Pete Stone says:
"I've learned a lot about other cultures and hopefully taught my students about our culture too. We have a cultural question everyday. We compare life in our countries."
"It's a global village condensed into IH Bristol."
Director Val is a strong believer in the immersion of the culture and language being studied. Without this, the experience is not the authentic one it could be. They have a dedicated social programme designed to introduce visiting students to the local culture within Bristol, including local highlights such as graffiti walks.
"The older students will be taken to The Coronation Tap in Clifton because you couldn't come to the Westcountry and not try cider. It should be a total experience – you can't get the best out of learning a language unless you're learning something about the culture from which the language came from." Val says.
The school also puts students in touch with local, approved host families. This creates a culture of mutual understanding and breaks down barriers. It can also be a huge practical help for international students and can be a positive experience in terms of integrating into their new surroundings."It's not just our students who get changed. We host our students with families who might be retired, or younger people starting out who need a bit of extra money – they too suddenly realise there is a whole world out there that they didn't know about. A lot of them form relationships with the families that last for the rest of their lives." Val says.
Studying at International House Bristol has been a positive experience for Michael, who has been pleasantly surprised at the efficiency of the city:
"My first experience coming to Bristol was on a bus, an old man started talking to me in his Bristol accent, and I didn't understand at all! But the buses always come on time – sometimes too early!" Michael says.
Teachers are dedicated to finding the balance in their classes between theory and practical, conversational practice. Ensuring that their students are fully prepared for the world outside of International House Bristol, they teach natural pronunciation where possible – encouraging a less stilted version of speech:
"We all have our own different personalities as teachers but we all have certain techniques – we do a lot of natural pronunciation. Exposing our students to real English for the real world." Pete says.
With individualised learning plans for each student, this ensures that the experience is tailored to build upon strengths and improve on areas that might need extra attention:
"All our students have individual learning plans and they can make as much progress as they want. They get a lot of individualised exchanges with teachers. We write all our own material, which really appeals to our students. It really personalises the whole thing." Val explains.
With each classroom equipped for a fully interactive experience with engaging visuals, vocabulary boards and grammar cues, students are both challenged, stimulated and encouraged to reach their full linguistic potential. Teachers keep their teaching in mode with individualised student experiences, where possible – with students drawing on a recent memory or event to create a narrative in their learned language.
"The idea is that you are able to tell an interesting anecdote, which is quite a challenge in another language." Teacher Pete Stone says.
"Once you've experienced somewhere like this, you know you're not going to get anything better – you don't want your children to have less than you had."
All teachers at International House Bristol are qualified in CELTA or TESOL, ensuring that teaching standards are all at an internationally recognisable level. The school is a centre for the IELTS exams – and students can receive the tuition they need to successfully pass these exams. Likewise, their summer school offers English language tuition for juniors (ages 12 – 17 years) who wish to improve their grammar, vocabulary and conversational skills. These generally run for 2 or 3 weeks across the summer months, sometimes longer. They also offer summer residential school at Clifton College with the option to study on an Academic Preparation course (ideal for students aged 14 – 17 years old who wish to prepare for studying at an academic institution in the UK).
International House Bristol welcomes students from all backgrounds and abilities, offering support to those who enrol on courses. Whether you are an international student wishing to improve your levels in the English language, or a native English speaker who would like to improve your knowledge of the English language and qualify as a TESOL teacher, there is sure to be the right course for you at International House Bristol. The school attracts students from all corners of the globe, and in doing so, opens doors and builds bridges between cultures and countries – regardless of the language barrier.They are also a centre for the certified Cambridge and Trinity exams. Offering a full service approach – you can literally arrive with no prior experience and leave with a bundle of exam qualifications. The world literally is your oyster, with International House Bristol.
"A lot of people who do CELTA courses will perhaps have a degree in languages and want to travel and experience new things." Director Val explains.
Not only does the school open up opportunities in an academic sense, there are also numerous social connections to be found when experiencing a course at International House Bristol, as Val recalls:
"We've had marriages between former students who met while on a course with us. It's so exiting to think that you are creating these new arrangements all over the world. In June this year, I will be hosting the 12 year old daughter of a former student."
Very often, students choose Bristol for its cultural vibrancy and reputation as a dynamic, forward-thinking city. Just one of the reasons to choose International House Bristol.
"Everything about this city, from the quirkiness of the bus drivers, to the diversity. Our students love it here. From the architecture to the music scene to Bristol Old Vic. There's nothing that doesn't appeal." Val says.
International House Bristol offers year-round courses for learners of English as a foreign language. The school also offers the certified CELTA courses, IETLS and Cambridge exam preparation, Junior Language Programme and numerous language courses for the beginner to the experienced. They also offer evening foreign language courses, foreign languages conversation classes, book clubs in foreign languages, one-to-one or small group lessons, in-company language courses and Study Abroad programmes.
For more information: www.ihbristol.com


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JotForm is a free online form builder which helps you create online forms without writing a single line of code. No sign-up required.
At JotForm, we want to make sure that you're getting the online form builder help that you need. Our friendly customer support team is available 24/7.
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Mozilla Submits Firefox Home App to Apple
Bring Firefox Sync to your Apple device.
The Mozilla Project announced that Firefox Home had been submitted to Apple's App Store and is awaiting approval.
Not a mobile version of the browser, Firefox Home is an extension of Firefox Sync. Using a sync account, users of the open source desktop browser can access their bookmarks, browser history, and tabs within the app itself or in Apple's Safari mobile browser. The app is free.
No word on how long Apple will take to approve the app, though Steve Jobs touted that 95 percent of apps are approved within a week, during his Worldwide Developers Conference keynote early this year. We'll keep you posted when Home goes live.
Issue 202/2017
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LibreOffice 5.4 Released
Comes with improved support for Microsoft Office file formats.
Red Hat to Drop Support for Btrfs
The company is building their own storage solution called Stratis.
Reinvent your network with DevOps tools and techniques:
Opportunities and Risks: Containers for DevOps
Automated Builds Using CentOS 7 and Kickstart
Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana – The ELK stack
Are you ready for DevOps? Try your luck with the beta version of Linux Professional Institute's new DevOps exam.
Kolab Now Integrates Collabora Online
Kolab Now subscribers now have access to Collabora Online.
Endless OS, a Distribution Without Internet
A new version of Endless OS has been released.
GitHub Announces Open Source Friday Program
They encourage people to take time out and work on open source projects on Friday.
System76 Announces Their Own Distro, Pop!_OS
Pop!_OS is based on Ubuntu and uses the Gnome stack.
Linus Torvalds Talks About His Motivation
He never tires of working on the Linux kernel.
Debian 9 Stretches Its Wings
The new release of Debian has a very strong focus on security.
Trojan Turns Raspberry Pi into a Cryptocurrency Mining Device
Two trojans in the wild are targeting Linux machines.


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Watching a drag racer succeed is supremely satisfying, though curiously, so is watching a dam fail. Feel the rush with this GrouponLive deal to see the American Drag Racing League's World Finals VIII at Texas Motorplex. Choose from the following options:
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- Friday, October 19
- Saturday, October 20
$12 for a two-day pass for general admission on both days (up to a $25 value)
For each day, gates open at 9:30 a.m., and races begin at noon. Children aged 12 and younger receive free admission.
The American Drag Racing League takes to the 1/8-mile dragstrip at Texas Motorplex for two days of straight-line, rubber-melting races in the final set of races on the 2012 ADRL tour. Piloting dragsters separated into seven all-professional racing classes, from Top Sportsman to Pro Extreme, drivers rocket down the track so quickly that they finish each race younger than when they began. The SuperCar Showdown—a new feature on the 2012 circuit—pits the latest consumer automobiles against one another in a no-holds-barred drag race free from the usual handicaps and performance restrictions. On Sunday, October 21, the Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala (tickets are $25 and not included with this Groupon) concludes the season with an awards ceremony to honor this year's class champions with trophies they can smelt down and use to patch their tired radiators.
Though American Drag Racing League offers discounted admission for children younger than 12, this Groupon still offers the best deal available for adults.


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like they're so beautiful with it on and look ugly/unattractive without it?
Have you ever dated one..
It's a general question.
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Yes -- a number actually. I wouldn't say "ugly" without make-up but... "disappointing"?
The worst-case scenarios for me was when a girl looked stunning with make-up and then, when we get passionate and I find her so pretty to look at (helps me get in the mood), suddenly she goes and takes her hair down, takes off all her make-up, and then just lies there in bed expecting me to do everything.
I hate that. I don't mean to sound so superficial but I was visually drawn to her looks outside the bedroom, so I prefer if she kept that stuff on in the bedroom. I guess such girls thought I would like their genuine selves so much that I wouldn't mind if they kind of just took off everything and got all lazy in the bedroom, but it's quite a disappointment for me.22|00|0
For me the keepers are the ones who look very beautiful to me even without make-up (ideal), or the ones who at least keep it on during the passionate times (the most important moment for me to find the girl attractive).
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Haha yeah, to each their own. It's important to be turned out throughout the entire thing and if a girl really wants to please you, she shouldn't be a slob.. I'm mostly a pleaser.. like I'd do anything to please my guy, but I love receiving too..
lol! that's deceiving
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Not ugly but I've got friends who are average without and 10/10 with.11|00|0


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A pilot program, launched in 2014, enrolled over 175 families in Providence Talks and exposed the severity of the word gap problem in Providence: more than half of children in the program were hearing far fewer words than they needed for healthy brain development. After completing initial coaching sessions, however, those families who started out at the lowest levels increased the words spoken in their homes by 50%, moving from an average of 8,000 words per day to an average of 12,000 words per day. Research indicates that children should hear approximately 21,000 words per day for optimal development. Overall, 43% of pilot graduates had gains of 20% or more in their word counts, 29% had gains of 50% or more, and 10% doubled their word counts.
As Providence Talks has launched to scale, families participating engage in a year-long series of home visits from a trained early childhood educator. Home visits are focused on three things: interpreting the LENA Feedback report; practicing and modeling an early literacy skill like reading aloud and singing songs, and; setting goals and reflecting on progress to date. Each family receives a free book and other resources at each visit. The current data is showing strong results, with participating families increasing their rates of adult talk over time.
The full Providence Talks program launched in October, 2015. Since that time, the program's Executive Leadership brought on additional non-profit, community based partners who have assisted in expanding our program to citywide scale. These partners include Federal Hill House, Child and Family RI, and Community Action Partnership of Providence. For questions about getting involved with Providence Talks, please contact us.


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Houston Baby Photography Kimberly Burleson Photography specializes in Houston Newborn Photography and Houston Maternity Photography.
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I'm Dj Rek. I started producing music and Djing at the young age of 12 years old and sound engineering since 18, and with more than 20 years of studio experience I am highly skilled at almost ANYTHING studio related!
If you're looking for high quality Music Production or Mixing & Mastering, you've came to the right guy! I've produced music for numerous main stream artists such as Jeezy, E40, Layzie Bone, Ray J, Dj Quik, Dwele etc. and have mixed countless songs for artists well known and unsigned. I've also had my music featured in TV shows and soundtracks such as "HBO's OZ soundtrack" and video games such as NBA 2k9 & SRS (Street Racing Syndicate). I can guarantee your satisfaction when you work with me!
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