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AAEEBL Midwest Conference
Learning in the New Knowledge Economy: A Colloquium on ePortfolios, Education and Employability
November 4-5, 2014Co-Located at the Campus Technology Fall ForumHyatt Regency O'HareChicago, IL, USA
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About this Conference -- Conference Context and CFPAcademic Institution Co-Sponsors Keynote Speaker: Dr. Matthew Fowler, President, Wabash Valley CollegeResource Links and ReferencesRegistration InformationWhat is included in this conference registration?Register Now -- This will take you to a new page.Value Added -- Two Conferences for the Price of OneLodging -- Hyatt Regency O'Hare (Discounted rates through October 5) AAEEBL Corporate Partner Opportunities and Support
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Conference Context and Questions for Discussion
Essential Questions for this Consideration:
We often hear this question at conferences: "...but do students get jobs with eportfolios?" Usually, this question is really asking whether the eportfolio serves as a better resume, that is, do HR staff and officers actually look at an eportfolio? That can be a short-sighted perspective, because the question is more effectively posed this way: "Are students better prepared for work in the 21st century knowledge economy after using eportfolios in college?" We who see the value of eportfolio-based learning designs need to talk about the alignment of eportfolio learning and career to better respond to that question. This conference, a colloquium, is a way to do a "deep dive" over a day and half into this theme.
This colloquium will offer the always-engaging elements of an AAEEBL Regional Conference at an even greater level of interaction. Attendees and presenters will address a core eportfolio issue about the value of eportfolios and employability over a day and a half to arrive at new ways to think about and to respond to questions about eportfolios and career success after graduation.
Through a sequence of sessions, including a keynote by Wabash Valley College President Matthew Fowler, along with presentations, discussions, lightning rounds all of which will keep us focused on the essential questions posed by this conference colloquium.
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Keynote Speaker
Engaging Students In The Knowledge Based Economy
Employers are seeking to hire those that can authenticate their mastery of the Liberal Arts. That being the case, we must ask ourselves if our curriculum, institutional structure, and technological backbone support the discovery, the application, and the liberation of our students. This is an eminently important question for all of us as it's only then we have afforded our students the opportunity to respond to the emerging world around them. Join me for a lively presentation that interlaces current research on student engagement and employability.
Dr. Matthew Fowler has been serving as the eighth President of Wabash Valley College for seven years. Previously, as the Dean of Instruction, he served as the chief academic officer, ensuring the achievement of educational objectives. His research includes the use of electronic portfolios for assessment and job search tools. He has spoken to hundreds of businesses, from 25 to 30,000 employees, about the impact of ePortfolios in the hiring process. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Millikin University, an MBA from Morehead State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska.
Resource Links and References
We offer a few links to inform discussion and to raise more questions:
All presenters must register to attend the conference. Conference registration is processed by Campus Technology.
A $100 early-bird registration discount benefits all attendees through October 14, 2014.
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As a membership benefit AAEEBL offers significant conference registration discounts to people at academic institutions that support AAEEBL through membership dues. (Discounts are not applicable to AAEEBL Corporate Partners or to Individual Site Participants registered at the AAEEBL Online Community.) Use the "Priority Code" AAEEBL for Institutional Membership discounted registration. Check to make sure your institution is an AAEEBL Institutional Member before using this code if you are not certain.
Registration for Institutional Members' through October 14: $224. (Save $100 on early-bird registration and save $75 as an AAEEBL Member.) Registration after October 14: $324.
If you are not an AAEEBL Institutional Member, register without the priority code or, support AAEEBL now by becoming an Institutional Member to save on this and future regional and annual conference registrations. Non-members: Save with early-bird registration before October 14: $299. Registration after October 14: $399.
Conference Registration Includes
Value Added for this Conference: Pay for one conference. Attend two!Mix and match your interests. Both AAEEBL and CT attendees may go to any conference sessions offered at either event. All attendees have access to the Exhibit Hall.
Visit the Campus Technology Fall Forum site to learn more about the CT side of this co-located event, "Exploring Educational Innovation and Technology."
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AAEEBL Corporate Partner Conference Opportunities and Sponsorships
AAEEBL Corporate Partners may choose to increase their participation and presence at the conference by taking advantage of several opportunities for greater visibility. Both choices include presence in the Exhibit Hall. There is a price difference between the combined conferences or just AAEEBL sponsorship. The Exhibit Hall is open to both full-conference and AAEEBL-only sponsors.
For more information, contact Trent Batson. Trent has pricing information for both CT and for AAEEBL-only sponsorship opportunities.
What do we mean by "colloquium"? We can differentiate a colloquium somewhat from a conference, symposium and workshop or other gatherings and like the definition given by Melissa Ridley Elms on her blog. Melissa quite aptly provides clarification on what a colloquium is and also suggests some advice for attending one:
"in my experience, a colloquium, a colloquium is a much smaller, shorter, and more targeted event, assembled around a specific topic or subject. Colloquiums generally last either one or two days, and tend to be single-track events, featuring either a day-long session with multiple papers, punctuated by coffee breaks and lunch and either begun or concluded by a plenary speaker, or a series of sessions, each focused around a specific aspect of the subject being discussed. The papers are chosen specifically to create a dialogue about the subject being discussed, and the intent is to present multiple lenses through which to consider the subject; as such, colloquiums may be very interdisciplinary, even though they are also more specific. There is likely to be an informal reception and/or coffee and snacks provided throughout the day; if the colloquium stretches to two days, there will be a dinner on the evening of the first day. Because of their targeted, specific nature, colloquiums are a good resource once you know what areas you intend to specialize in, or what contextual areas you need to consider alongside your own work. It is not a good idea to submit an abstract for a colloquium unless you are invested in the subject being covered. Remember: the entire event is about [fill-in-the-blank] and everyone there is specifically interested in that subject. Expect to field very specific and direct questions from people who know a lot about the topic. Because of the shorter nature of the colloquium, and because it is designed to build from one session to the next in a thematic development, colloquiums are one of the events that I strongly urge people NOT to cut short—stay for the whole thing, or don't go."
(Melissa Ridley Elms. Available at https://melissaridleyelmes.wordpress.com/tag/what-is-the-difference-between-a-conference-and-a-colloquium/. Date accessed 9/12/14.)
What is a "lightning round"?
Lightning rounds: short presentations of new ideas, lessons-learned, best practices, quick wins, and questions posed to the community.
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ThrowMeApp is a camera app which will magically turn your Android phone into something useful. The idea is that you keep your precious iPhone safe in your pocket and then toss your Android phone into the air as high as it will go.
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Florence County's "Officer Friendly" has died
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Herbert Leroy Gregg,78, passed away Sunday following a long battle with cancer, according to his family.
Gregg worked for the Florence County Sheriff's Office for 28 years and became known as Officer Friendly in the community.
He served as a lieutenant before he retired and would visit schools, churches and neighborhoods to talk about CrimeWatch.
Gregg's funeral takes place Thursday at Salem Baptist Church in Florence at noon.
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In recent television interviews, Suleman has rejected suggestions that she might not be able to care adequately for all 14 of her children. CNN
A 42-year-old HIV patient with leukemia appears to have no detectable HIV in his blood and no symptoms after a stem cell transplant from a donor carrying a gene mutation that confers natural resistance to the virus that causes AIDS, according to a report published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. A team of medical professionals performed the stem cell transplant on the patient, an American living in Germany, to treat the man's leukemia, not the HIV itself, but deliberately chose a compatible donor who has a naturally occurring gene mutation that confers resistance to HIV. The mutation cripples a receptor known as CCR5, which is normally found on the surface of T cells, the type of immune system cells attacked by HIV. CNN
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How much are the old guys missed?
When Tedy Bruschi and Rodney Harrison retired in the offseason, and Mike Vrabel was jettisoned to Kansas City, a lot of leadership left the Patriots locker room. And in the aftermath of yesterday's loss to the Dolphins, it was clear that players were feeling the void.
"I think everybody has a role as a leader on this team," Tully Banta-Cain said. "Everybody who lines up and does their job is a leader. But I think we need guys to really step up, me included, and start making those plays that win games."
OK, so where exactly do the Patriots miss the old guys? Laurence Maroney's locker was once in close proximity to those of Vrabel, Harrison, and Bruschi, and so I asked him what they're missing.
"They were vocal," Maroney told me. "I'm not saying we don't have leadership here. But you knew in times like this, Rodney was going to say something, Bruschi would say something, Vrabel would definitely talk and say something.
"We have a lot of leaders now that are leaders by example. And don't get me wrong, a lot of young guys like myself like that leadership by example, because you don't need all the 'hoo-rah' all the time, but that vocal leadership helps out too. We've got a lot of leaders that lead by example, and that's great, but we need more of those vocal leaders."
Now, the obvious follow-up is whether anyone on the team has the skins on the wall to assume such a role.
Maroney pointed out that there are grizzled Patriot vets as part of every position group, and he's right, with the possible exception of the secondary — where Shawn Springs and Leigh Bodden both have been around the NFL block but are new here. He reiterated that maturity isn't the issue here.
And Jarvis Green scoffed when I asked him about that, emphasizing that the Patriots have one of the league's oldest rosters. But it's obvious that one experienced player isn't just like the next, although as Maroney said, the onus in now on the players to not worry about anything that happened before 2009.
"The guys change, coaches change, players change," Green said. "We're a pretty old team, as far as average age. We have a lot of great guys in the locker room and we don't look at that. That's the past. This is 2009. Right now, we're 7-5. That's what we're working on right now, we have Carolina next week."
And Bruschi and Harrison have television assignments, and Vrabel has Buffalo. Point is, those guys can't help the Patriots anymore.
"Of course, we miss them," defensive lineman Mike Wright said. "They're great players and they were key leaders on our team when we were here. But they're gone and we have other guys that can step into their positions and play. They've proven it time and time again. That's the past. The past ain't gonna do anything for you. I don't care who was here. Now is now, and that's what we're dealing with."


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KARACHI: When industrialists protested against the dearth of electric supply to industries, President Asif Ali Zardari gave them advise which left them mum – "generate your own electricity", Express News quoted him saying on Thursday.
A delegation of industrialists met with the president in Karachi to discuss the ongoing energy crisis and complained about not getting electricity and gas supply, which they said had halted production.
President Zardari proposed that the government can provide industrialists with oil and power plants and that they can try generating electricity themselves. He said this way "industrialists will get an idea of how energy is produced."
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Andy Roddick proved dominant again in the Davis Cup, sending the defending champion United States past France on Sunday and into the semifinals against Spain.
Behind a blistering serve, Roddick defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 for the deciding victory in the best-of-five quarterfinal. This was Roddick's second singles victory in three days.
A day after a loss by the No. 1 doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan kept France's hopes alive, Roddick was never threatened in giving the Americans an insurmountable 3-1 lead. While he was held to 17 aces, he lost only 13 points on his serve to improve to 10-0 in clinching situations for the U.S.
"I think everyone makes a big deal about the 10-0 thing," Roddick said. "I have to be up 2-1 in order to clinch, so I've been put in good positions a lot of times."
Roddick wrapped up the sixth straight Davis Cup victory for the U.S., including last year's win over Russia in the final, with an ace down the middle. He then made a lap around the court with the American flag and his teammates.
In a concluding singles match that had no bearing on the outcome, James Blake defeated Richard Gasquet 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4 for a 4-1 final score.
Next up for the U.S. is a road matchup against Rafael Nadal and Spain in the semifinals Sept. 19-21, which almost certainly will be on clay.
"I know it's not convenient for us. I know we're not going to be the favorites," Roddick said. "But I know we're going to go and we're going to try. The thing about this team is we don't play when it's convenient. That's probably different from some of the other countries."
In other quarterfinals, Russia eliminated the Czech Republic 3-2, and Argentina ousted Sweden 4-1. Spain advanced Saturday by defeating Germany and led 4-0 Sunday.
Roddick broke Mathieu five times and won in just more than 90 minutes. He had 30 aces in a straight-sets win over Michael Llodra on Friday and never faced a break point against Mathieu. Roddick wasn't broken in two matches on the quick, indoor hard-court suited to his style.
"I wasn't giving him anything," Roddick said. "The points he was winning he was having to step up and crank two or three balls to the corners and really execute his shots."
Roddick improved to 29-9 for the U.S. in Davis Cup matches, trailing only John McEnroe (41) and Andre Agassi (30). His win against the 12th-ranked Mathieu was part of an exceptional month in which he beat the tour's top three players Roger Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
"He's playing on that kind of court, the court is very fast," Mathieu said. "He served pretty good today. For sure, he was tough to beat today. Andy played a great match."
France exited in the quarterfinals for the fourth straight year without its top lineup. Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga flew back to Paris on Wednesday after an MRI exam revealed a cartilage tear in his right knee. Gasquet, the top-ranked Frenchmen at No. 10, was held out until Sunday's meaningless final match against Blake.
Gasquet didn't play in Friday's singles with a blister on his right hand and a sore knee.
And even though Gasquet shocked Roddick in last year's Wimbledon quarterfinals, Gasquet apparently didn't want to play until the final match.
"That's the way he is," said Mathieu, who wasted two match points Friday before falling to Blake in five sets. "Maybe he didn't want to play Roddick, he didn't like his game. I don't know."
While the French were frustrated at not being healthy, Roddick's dominance may have made the point moot.
"I don't think it would have mattered, the way I played today," Roddick said.
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PROVO — With the monthlong trial of a Utah County doctor accused of murdering his wife just two weeks away, a 4th District judge began ruling on a litany of pretrial motions Monday.
Martin MacNeill, 57, is charged with murder, a first-degree felony, and obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony, in the April 11, 2007, death of his wife, 50-year-old Michele MacNeill.
The case has garnered national attention because of several elements surrounding the case, particularly Martin MacNeill's longtime extramarital affair with Gypsy Willis, who moved into MacNeill's house as his new "nanny" shortly after his wife's death. Prosecutors contend MacNeill killed his wife to be with Willis.
In one of the rulings Monday, 4th District Judge Derek Pullen denied a state motion to keep CNN and other television cameras out of the courtroom. The judge, however, agreed that two people — referred to as "Inmate 1" and "Inmate 2" — may not be photographed and can only be addressed by those two names in opening and closing statements. The ruling was made to protect the witnesses who will reportedly testify about statements MacNeill made while incarcerated in federal prison on other charges.
The court, however, denied CNN's request to release sealed documents. But the court did say the news network could resubmit motions specifically indicating which documents they want unsealed.
A defense motion to "exclude improper comments" during opening and closing arguments was approved. The defense is concerned that prosecutors will make comments that will "invoke the jury's passions."
In their motion, the defense requested that comments from the state — such as asking the jurors to put themselves in Michele MacNeill's place, or references about MacNeill never seeing her children again or what she would say if she were alive — not be allowed.
Furthermore, the defense requested that prosecutors not "make comments about the immorality of (Martin) MacNeill having an affair with Gypsy," according to court documents.
The judge further ruled that the state cannot refer to Michele MacNeill as a "victim" during the trial, KSTU reported.
A defense motion to not allow the testimony of Dr. David Cragun was rejected. The defense had argued that Cragun, an interventional cardiologist at the Central Utah Clinic in Provo, was not qualified to deliver expert testimony on MacNeill's cause of death.Comment on this story
The court ruled that some statements from the MacNeills' daughter, Alexis Somers, would be allowed, and others would not, including some hearsay comments Michele MacNeill gave to her daughter. Likewise, some of Anna Osborne Walthall's expected testimony will be allowed and other parts won't, the judge ruled. Walthall says she had an affair with MacNeill in 2005 and he would talk to her about his ability to kill people without detection.
Additional motions were expected to be ruled on next week.
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Okay I get it, you are a Christian and love Jesus. Actually its all you ever talk about, post about, or even think about as far as I can tell. Your my family and I love you but I have told you over and over that I do not share your religious beliefs. I am not in any way disrespectful about it, and I certainly don't rub it in anyone else's face every time I get a chance. Unlike you I care about people no matter what religion, color, sex, or creed. I just wish that I could get others like you to realize that I am not a bad person just because I don't choose to talk about Jesus every two seconds. Everything is just fine as long as I don't mention my own opinion but the second I bring up anything contrary to your own beliefs I am the enemy and you completely stop talking to me. I just don't understand why you are entitled to shove your beliefs down people's throats but I'm not allowed to even have my own opinion. I wish I had family that accepted me for who I am and not just for what they assume I should be.
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This morning I noticed that the default forum avatar no longer shows. I have gravatars enabled, and that appears to be part of the problem. Instead of redirecting directly to the default image on my website, it redirects to i2.wp.com, which responds:
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Symptoms: You have (ahem) burning questions about an anatomical region too sensitive to mention publicly. From soft-tissue issues such as pain, numbness, or tingling, to frictional insults that make a postride bathroom trip a harrowing experience, any trouble down under can throw off your game.
RX: The two likeliest sources: the wrong saddle and less than optimal positioning on your bike. Find a shop that does professional bike fitting ($50 to $200, depending how extensive the process), in which a trained employee tailors your bike to fit your body. Part of that process will involve finding the right saddle. A preride slathering of chamois cream can also prevent saddle sores caused by friction and longer rides.
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Symptoms: In cyclocross, you dismount and hurdle barriers like a gazelle, but stutter-step to a near halt before remounting with a wince. The prospect of an awkward landing produces anxiety, which results in labored movements and manic pedal-fumbling. All this costs precious time and invites heckling.
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On Firday 13th April 2012, I had the pleasure of visiting MSC Lirica at Harwich International Port. My parents and I were given the opportunity to visit the ship with a group of Travel Agents.
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We had not visited an MSC Cruises vessel before but we very impressed with the ship and it far exceeded our expectations.
Heres a few photos but more information can be found by visiting the following links.
MSC Lirica Ship Visit & Official Drawing Presentation - Dream Designs Colchester
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If you have any question about MSC Cruises or want to ask anything, please do!
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I am dealing with a Bryant 3 ton 410a split system ac. Customer reported the AC making a loud banging noise on start up. I put my gauges on and started the unit. In the off position the gauges read 175 psi. On start up the suction drops to about 130 and the head runs up to about 275. Then after about 45 seconds the head shoots to 600 the unit makes a loud sound. Then the sound of the compressor changes and it returns to equalization but the compressor is running.
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April 5, 2012 at 7:28 pm #11139
I'm using Angular for a while and just notice that permalink seem to be broken. Doesn't work from the wordpress admin as well. All the portfolio items content is displayed in the portfolio section.
Broken permalink http://gridspace.ca/portfolio-item/jean-paul-gaultier/
Any ideas ?
Regards,April 5, 2012 at 9:53 pm #70673
Try to change the permalink structure back to default and save it. Check if the permalinks update and if it works. Then try to use this permalink custom structure: /%category%/%postname%/ . Then try to check if it works.
Hope it helps. :)
Best Regards,
IsmaelApril 10, 2012 at 6:37 pm #70674
Hi Ismael,
I did several tests and it sounds that something's wrong with the theme.
I reset the structure to default and applied the structure /%category%/%postname%/ and my post still result of a page not found:
What I found weird is that adress work: http://gridspace.ca/portfolio-item/cn-star-trek/?portfolio=cn-star-trek
Maybe it would be helpful if I give you access to my WP ?
Drop me a line info:gridspace.ca
Thanks in advance!April 11, 2012 at 5:01 pm #70675
Hi Gridspace,
If I understand correctly, the default permalinks work correctly but custom ones do not. If that is the case, it is not theme related. You can try to flush the settings by hitting the default setting and saving multiple times followed by selecting a new permalink structure you would like and saving once again.
You can see the wordpress requirements and troubleshooting here: http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks#Using_.22Pretty.22_permalinks
If you'd like to double check that its server related and not theme related, change the them to the default wordpress theme and try changing your settings and testing again.
DevinApril 16, 2012 at 6:59 am #70676
I am having the same problem after upgrading the theme to latest version. Seems that something *in the theme* indeed breaks permalinks for pages – posts are not affected.April 16, 2012 at 7:27 am #70677
Ha! Looks like "Reset all options" and saving (I did it three times) and then changing permalink options bring the permalinks back! It's quite strange, I've never seen this happen before…
Even stranger is that if I edit any theme settings, the 404 problem with pages returns. So, this is not a fix.
A kind of a fix is to:
1. edit theme settings
2. go to Settings > Permalinks and change settings a couple of timesApril 16, 2012 at 10:23 am #70678
Basically you just need to flush the permalinks. Go to Settings > Permalink hit the save button and reload this option page 1 or 2 times. Thiswill force WP to rewrite the htaccess file.
PeterApril 18, 2012 at 1:58 pm #70679
I did what you said many times and it is still broken. Also noticed that problem occurred since I updated the them. Only default permalink structure work.
Only Portfolio Items are affected by this problem. Blog posts work perfectly.
Could you please do your best efforts solving this major issue ?
RegardsApril 19, 2012 at 7:06 pm #70680
Hi Gridspace,
In your theme options, go to the Portfolio tab. Where it says "Enter a page slug that should be used for your portfolio single items" make sure the text you put there does not conflict with any other slug name on the site. So if you have it as portfolio but you also have a page named portfolio, it will not work.
DevinApril 23, 2012 at 5:49 pm #70681
Thanks for your time Devin but, unfortunately, I tried everything mentioned yet and I'm still stuck with page not found post.
I experience this problem since I updated the them on the second week following launch.
I'm stuck and this a major bug.
Thanks for your help!April 25, 2012 at 4:59 pm #70682
Do you have a link to your site where its having the issue? Is it happening with default permalinks set as well?
It could be any number of issues thats causing it and it could be unrelated to the theme as well so the more we know specifically about your site and the issue that is happening the more likely we are to find a fix.April 25, 2012 at 9:49 pm #70683
@devin Please read the previous posts
my Website http://www.gridspace.ca
Only the portfolio section is affected by this issue (work section)
The wordpress blog work perfectly
I'm pretty sure it is related to the them.
Thanks for your help!
ChristianApril 26, 2012 at 3:11 pm #70684
Can you try going into the theme options> Portfolio and changing the page slug for the portfolio from "portfolio-item" to something else and then saving?
Could also try updating the theme to the most recent 1.2 release as it has some backend/framework updates that might help.May 14, 2012 at 6:30 pm #70685
Hi Devin, I updated the them and run many test to try to figured out what's going on and it is not fixed yet. This issue is poisoning my business. Could you please send me a quote for technical assistance at info at gridspace dot ca ? RegardsMay 14, 2012 at 6:34 pm #70686
Can you create a temporary admin account for me.
You can send the information to my email at DevinVinson (at) gmail.com. Make sure to include a link to this topic so that my spam filter doesn't grab it :)
DevinMay 14, 2012 at 7:14 pm #70687
This looks like you are running on a webserver plataform that doesn't have .htaccess support, like ngnix. If you do, you will have to convert your .htaccess file into a configuration file used by ngnix.
Ngnix is much faster than apache, but it has its issues.
I use this site to convert. Its beta, but works well
http://www.anilcetin.com/ (Purchase code hidden if logged out) /May 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm #70688
@rckmnx my server support .htaccess The permalinks only fail for the portfolio section, they work perfectly for the standard WP blogMay 14, 2012 at 8:54 pm #70689
Too bad i thought it would help. Good luck ;)May 14, 2012 at 8:58 pm #70690
thanks :)May 14, 2012 at 9:13 pm #70691
Hi Gridspace,
Can you try disabling the plugins you have installed. Then refreshing your permalink settings again (change them, save, change back then save).
DevinMay 15, 2012 at 6:18 pm #70692
hmm it is mysterious. I desactivated and re-activated the plugins and the problem is resolved! Thank you very much for your help!!
cheers!May 15, 2012 at 6:21 pm #70693
Great! Glad that fixed the issue. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of refreshing :)
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Your San Francisco Bay Area Golf Vacation. . . Bring Your Game!
San Francisco Bay area golf courses are among the best golf destinations in the country, with some of the best municipal golf courses in California. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Bayside Hotel Oakland, is within easy driving distance of several of these fine public Bay Area golf courses – on both the East and West side of San Francisco Bay.
Within five miles of the hotel is the Montclair Golf Course (3.0 mi), Chuck Corica Golf Complex (3.2 mi – Earl Fry Golf Course & Jack Clark Golf Course), and the Metropolitan Golf Course (5.2 mi).
You'll enjoy the challenging public golf courses provided by Oakland, San Francisco, Alameda, and other Bay Area communities. The courses are well maintained and offer beautiful San Francisco Bay views and a diverse range of venues for golfers to choose from.
San Francisco Bay Area public golf courses are some of the most well groomed, and most beautiful in the country. These public golf courses are also varied in level of difficultly. Whether you are a seasoned pro or picking up a nine iron for the first time, there is sure to be a public golf course to challenge you.
A San Francisco Bay Area golf course is worth visiting no matter the reason for your travels. Whether you're in the bay area for business or sight seeing, be sure to pack the clubs and take advantage of all that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer.
Scan our list of San Francisco Bay Area Golf Courses for more information to help you plan your golf vacation at the Bayside Hotel Oakland.
Website • 3.0 miles
LOCATION: 2477 Monterey Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94611, (510) 482-0422
The Montclair Golf Course is one of three municipal golf courses in the City of Oakland. The Montclair Golf Course is located within the Oakland Hills and offers a flat course with a short par 3 and is a public course. There is a 9-hole Bent grass course with water in play available and quite challenging. Yardage: 1134, Par: 54.
Montclair golf course is one of those undiscovered places in Oakland that gives the city such charm. It isn't lavish, but it is relatively inexpensive and has the character and charm of the city itself.
Driving range offers a ground level area, and also an upstairs deck. Facilities include club house and restaurant with full bar.
Website • 3.2 miles
LOCATION: 1 Clubhouse Memorial Rd, Alameda, CA 94502, (510) 747-7824
Chuck Corica Golf Complex: The 9-hole "Mif Albright" course at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex facility in Alameda, California features 1,152 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 27 . The course rating is 32.0 and it has a slope rating of 113 on Blue grass. Mif Albright golf course opened in 1927.
Earl Fry Golf Course: The 18-hole "Earl Fry" course at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex facility in Alameda, California features 6,310 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 123 on Blue grass. Earl Fry golf course opened in 1927.
Jack Clark Golf Course: The 18-hole "Jack Clark" course at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex facility in Alameda, California features 6,560 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 71.8 and it has a slope rating of 119 on Blue grass. Jack Clark golf course opened in 1927.
Website • 5.2 miles
LOCATION: 10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94603, (510) 569-5555
The 18-hole "Metropolitan" course at the Metropolitan Golf Links facility in Oakland, California is a public golf course that features 6,959 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 .
The core of what makes The Metropolitan Golf Links so popular is the golf course, a Johnny Miller and Fred Bliss design just to the south of Oakland's airport. The original site boasted some gentle undulation; Miller and Bliss augmented the site and dramatically improved the drainage by covering the original landscape with two feet of sand then growing the latest turf hybrids. When other nearby courses are flooded or muddy, The Metropolitan Golf Links is playable—and fun to play.
The Metropolitan Golf Links has a compact layout with two balanced nine hole loops that start and end at the clubhouse. The routing of the course includes straight holes, doglegs, and even a couple of double doglegs! The layout boasts subtle mounting, gentle undulation changes, four wetlands areas, and just enough bunkering to add significant strategic interest.
The interesting routing also means that the wind affects each hole very differently, also adding to the fun. Perhaps the greatest asset of The Metropolitan Golf Links layout is that it provides the thinking golfer with a variety of options depending on the wind, course conditions, and the golfer's appetite for risk on any given day.
The Metropolitan Golf Links is not overly bunkered and there are only a few water hazards that come into play. Yet with winds coming in off San Francisco Bay, The Metropolitan Golf Links has plenty to challenge the better golfer. Miller and Bliss have designed the course so that the low-handicapper will have to think his or her way around the course to score well. The Metropolitan Golf Links is strong enough from the back tees to serve the needs of the Cal Bears Golf Program.
Website • 5.2 miles
LOCATION: 11450 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, (510) 351-5812
The 18-hole "Lake Chabot" course at the municipal (public) Lake Chabot Golf Course facility in Oakland, California features 6,102 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 69.4 and it has a slope rating of 123 on Blue grass. Designed by Willie Loch, the Lake Chabot golf course opened in 1923.
Situated in the Oakland Hills with stunning panoramic views of the City of Oakland, Bay Bridge and Lake Chabot area, the City of Oakland's Lake Chabot Golf Course offers an unbeatable combination: 27 pristine holes of golf for players of all skill levels, at affordable rates that make the game accessible to everyone. A favorite of local golfers since 1923, the course recently completed extensive course and property improvements that have taken the course to the next level. Comprehensive re-seeding, fertilization and improved irrigation have significantly improved course conditioning and playability, while a complete remodeling of the property's historic Spanish-style clubhouse – including an upgrade to the Chabot Café and enhanced banquet and catering capabilities – make it the ideal location for special events ranging from business meetings and golf tournaments to wedding receptions and fundraisers.
With the full length 18-hole layout, a 9-hole course with par-3 holes ideal for beginners, juniors and families, and a variety of golf instructional programs for players of all ages, Lake Chabot Golf Course offers an enjoyable challenge for everyone – from novices to low handicappers. Regardless of ability, golfers will find Lake Chabot's signature par-6, 673-yard 18th hole to be one of the most unforgettable finishing holes in the region.
Website • 10.2 miles
LOCATION: Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708, (510) 848-7373
Tilden Park Golf Course is a public Berkeley golf course offering driving range, golf lessons, pro shop and wedding venue.
Located in the scenic Berkeley Hills, just minutes away from the UC Berkeley campus, this William Park Bell Jr. design features a challenging 18-hole, par 70 course. Tilden Park's signature first hole, a 420-yard par 4 straight uphill to an elevated green, is considered to be one of toughest starting holes in the Bay Area.
Set amongst rolling hills and tree lined fairways, Tilden Park Golf Course is truly one of a kind. Tilden Park Golf Course also features a three-tiered driving range with over 60 stalls, practice putting greens and a full service bar and grill. Lessons are available through the Bay Area Golf Learning Center and discount memberships are also available.
Website • 10.5 miles
LOCATION: 13800 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA, (888) 968-7229
At Monarch Bay Golf Club you will discover the atmosphere of a fine golf venue, one that ensures your day will be a memorable occasion. Set just feet from the San Francisco Bay, the Monarch Bay Golf Course provides ideal course conditions, stunning views of the Peninsula and 18 challenging holes of golf making it one of the best values in the Bay Area.
Tony Lema Golf Course: The 18-hole "Tony Lema" course at the Monarch Bay Golf Club facility in San Leandro, California features 7,015 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 73.5 and it has a slope rating of 121. Designed by (R) John F. Harbottle, III, ASGCA, the Tony Lema golf course opened in 2001.
Marina Golf Course: The 9-hole "Marina" course at the Monarch Bay Golf Club facility in San Leandro, California features 1,734 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29 . The course rating is 29.3 and it has a slope rating of 88. Designed by (R) John F. Harbottle, III, ASGCA, the Marina golf course opened in 1982.
Website • 17.3 miles
LOCATION: 300 Finley Road, San Francisco, CA (415) 561-4661
The Presidio Golf Course opened for public play in 1996 as a part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act. Originally (in 1895), the private Presidio Golf Club operated the golf course for the military for the 100+ years that the Sixth Army pision was based here on the Presidio Military Reservation.
Today the public Presidio Golf Course manages the day to day operations of the golf course and its café while the private Presidio Golf Club still thrives and features golf and social memberships that rival any within the San Francisco area.
Designed with tight fairways and strategically placed bunkers, this 18-hole "hilly" golf course offers a unique challenge for golfers of all abilities. Orginally designed by Robert Wood Johnstone, the course was expanded in 1910 by Johnstone in collaboration with Wiliam McEwan and redesigned and lengthened in by the British firm of Fowler & Simpson in 1921.
Unique and beautifully appointed, the Clubhouse is tucked into the oldest part of the Presidio Forest and offers a warm and pleasent atmosphere for daily lunch, weekend brunch, private banquets, and receptions.
Website • 21.4 miles
LOCATION: 9 Harding Road, San Francisco, CA (415) 664-4690
San Francisco Golf Courses are among the best golf destinations in the country, with some of the best municipal golf courses in California. Such is the case with the TPC Harding Park, formerly known as the Harding Park Golf Club, but now referred to as simply Harding Park. Harding Park is a public course and is a must play when you are visiting the San Francisco area.
Opened on July 18, 1925 and named after President Warren G. Harding, an avid golfer who died two years earlier in San Francisco, the course runs along the shore of Lake Merced in the SW. corner of the city. It was designed by Willie Watson and Sam Whiting, also known for designing the Olympic Club Lake Course. Harding Park has been restored to past glory and has held several PGA Tour events including the 2005 WGC-American Express Championship, 2009 President's Cup and the Champion's Tour season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in 2010 & 2011.
Golden Gate Park Golf Course • 12.8 miles
64 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA (415) 751-8987
The layout of Golden Gate Golf Course will challenge the better player. Yet, being a par three, nine-hole golf course it is also ideal for beginning golfers. Being a short, nine-hole course – our staff recognizes and appreciates that beginning golf is our business!
Skywest Golf Course • 14.5 mi<
1401 Golf Course Rd, Hayward, CA 94541, (510) 317-2300
The 18-hole "Skywest" course at the Skywest Golf Course facility in Hayward, California features 6,862 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.9 and it has a slope rating of 121 on Blue grass. Skywest golf course opened in 1965.
Willow Park Public Golf Course • 16.7 mi
17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 537-8989
Willow Park Golf Course Castro Valley is a stunning 18-hole course Castro Valley, California. The golf park features 6,227 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.7 and it has a slope rating of 115 on Blue grass. Designed by Bob E. Baldock, the Willow Park golf course in Castro Valley opened in 1966.
Gleneagles Golf Course • 18.3 mi
San Francisco, California 94134, (415) 587-2425
The urban course, located not far from the Sunnydale public housing projects in Visitacion Valley, made the list of GolfWorld magazine's top nine-hole courses in the country. San Francisco's municipal green ranked No. 17 on the list of 25. Built in 1962 by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and designed by Jack Fleming, Gleneagles is known as a challenging course with narrow fairways and lots of trees. Gleneagles is open to the general public.
Lincoln Park Golf Course • 18.7 mi
300 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (415) 221-9911
The Lincoln Park Golf Club has been an established club for 95 years with memberships open year-round to the general public.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in partnership with Greenland Group announced the debut of Four Points by Sheraton Hefei, Shushan – the first Four Points hotel to open in the capital of Anhui Province.
Starwood Hotels' Four Points brand currently offers what is best for business at 22 hotels across Greater China and expects to double its portfolio in this rapidly developing market by 2018.
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If you have plans on Sunday night you best be canceling them because the HALO Awards are ON!! They're airing on Nickelodeon at 8/7c! If you think Halo Awards have something to do with Bey it doesn't. It's even better: the awards will be honoring four teenagers who are already changing the world for the better, and we've got the deets on all of them (plus the celebs they've teamed up with!).
While there have been increased awareness and activism for lesbian, gay and bisexual rights in recent years, it doesn't feel as if transgender rights are always getting their fair shake. But Zachary has been bravely standing up as an advocate for the transgender community. Zach grew up as one of three identical triplets and "spent years battling gender identity issues before making a transitional journey from female to male." Along with being involved in various LGBTQ orgs, the 19-year-old spoken at 200 schools (Whoa!) and talked with the Massachusetts governor (Whoa X's 100!) about why we need a Transgender Equal Rights Bill.
His celeb teammate, Josh Hutcherson, said, "Zachary's my hero. I think that the world would be a lot better off with more people like him. He's changing the world." As if that wasn't the biggest compliment in the world, the "Catching Fire" star also said, "Zachary's an inspiration because he helps raise awareness about LGBT issues and he teaches everyone that it's okay to be you, whoever you are, and his message is all about acceptance and equality."
Miranda loves surfing, and she's using her love for it as part of a cause! Her younger brother Lucas has autism, which led Miranda to get involved with Surfers for Autism. She's been able to really get SFA moving: they used to have events with 40 volunteers, and now they have events with 400 volunteers and 3,000 spectators. NBD, right? Not only is she helping people better understand autism she also teaches autistic kids how to surf! At 16, Miranda is the youngest master instructor for the org.
Shay Mitchell, Miranda's celeb teammate, said, "When Nick Cannon told me about the awesome work that Miranda was doing with Surfers for Autism, I knew I had to meet her. It's absolutely amazing that she's only 16 years old and so giving of her time to help others."
When money is tight -- food choices are sparse and this can lead to health threats. Denzel was 300 pounds and surrounded by fast food chains and convenience stores. His obesity lead to depression but then a life-changing trip to New Orleans happened. Denzel realized how much change he could make after helping victims of Hurricane Katrina
The 19-year-old decided to transform his Philly 'hood with the goal of ending the high obesity rate. So Denzel and half a dozen other teens started Philadelphia Urban Creators which grows healthy, sustainable food. He even got the Village of Arts and Humanities to donate three acres for farming. This helps the environment, helps the community, and helps the health of individuals. Since Denzel launched the project four years ago he's lost over 150 lbs by gardening and eating the food he grows.
His celebrity teammate Queen Latifah said, "Denzel's the one changing the world right now. It's in his hands and his generation's hands. I'm really proud of him because when the world gets to see people like him, it shows that his generation is not just about texting all the time or doing a crazy dance. They have gifts and abilities, and they're connecting people in a way that no generation will ever be able to do."
Rocio saw first-hand the importance of girl power in the world. "As a first generation Mexican American you see those traditional roles of women staying at home, cleaning and taking care of the kids," she said. Rocio got a Girl Up chapter going at her East Los Angeles high school to help girls in developing countries get an education, have access to medicine and be respected. She then became a Youth Champion for the campaign. She went on to work with her Representative's office to pass the End of Child Marriage Bill abroad. Did I mention she's also a 19-year old college student?!
Her celebrity teammate, Chris Paul, is in awe of her accomplishments. "When Nick Cannon told me Rocio's story, I was blown away," he said. "She is an inspiration because she helps raise awareness about issues across the globe. She's going to change the world."
"The Motel Life," the new movie starring Stephen Dorff and Emile Hirsch, tells the story of two brothers who have to go on the run after one of them is involved in a hit and run.
The two pair share an intense both that Dorff, as he told MTV News' Josh Horowitz, hopes has some real-world affects in his own life.
As he explained in his recent interview with MTV News, Dorff does not see his brother as often he wants, but he would like "The Motel Life" to possible strengthen what's already there.
"The Motel Life" is available now on iTunes and OnDemand.
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Everyone Is Gay founders Kristin Russo and Dannielle Owens-Reid have something awesome and new going on: The Parents Project.
Many LGBTQ kids are intimidated or even scared to come out their parents, which is where the Parents Project comes in. It's also about helping parents, by doing things like answering their Q's on LGBTQ facts and teaching them how to talk to their kids and be supportive. Kristin and Dannielle know firsthand what it's like to talk to parents, and while working on their book (which will be out through Chronicle Books in October 2014), they realized how much this project was needed. They're raising funds for it through indiegogo, and you've only got till Monday to join in! To learn more, I spoke with both Dannielle and Kristin.
ACT: What can you tell us about your goals with the Parents Project?
DANNIELLE: We wrote a book for parents whose kids had just come out to them, and it's an advice book. While we were writing it, we were trying to find resources for the resource guide at the end of the book, and we found that there weren't that many. Of those that there are, like PFLAG and the Family Acceptance Project, they're great resources, but they're more about community outreach. There wasn't really anything online where a parent could go, type in their question and get an answer. Even the advice books were very clinical. We felt we needed to provide something for parents of LGBTQ youth who had questions and wanted to get the answers. That's our goal, to provide that space for people.
ACT: Why did you decide to do the Parents Project? Do you have any personal experiences that inspired you to start it?
KRISTIN: I echo Dannielle's thoughts. We know there are thousands upon thousands upon thousands of parents who have kids who come out to them and who have a really wide spectrum of experience. Some parents don't want to talk to their child, kick their child out of their house at one end; At the other end, we have parents who are super accepting, and are just confused and want to understand some of the terminology, identity a little bit better, so they know they're talking to their kids in a way that's inclusive and accepting. We want to create a channel so parents can look on the Internet in the privacy of their own home. We're going to have Dannielle and I answering advice, and it will highlight experiences of other families. So you'll see parents talking to their kids who have come out to them about the experience. If a mom and a son are sitting and talking at the table in a video, the son might say, "Mom, when I came out, you asked me if I was sure about it. That was actually really upsetting to me." And you'll hear the mom respond and go back and forth. There's a context for families to put their own experiences in. They can see how that kid felt, they can see how that parent felt. They can get a better idea of how they might handle themselves moving forward.
DANNIELLE: We both had different experiences with our mothers. I feel that if our book and these resources were available when I was coming out, my mother and I would have been able to talk about it. Because I was so uncomfortable and she wasn't necessarily saying the right things, our relationship was strained. And still, a decade later, it is strained because of that. For me personally, it's a huge thing and I hope we can provide anything that can be of any help to anyone in a situation similar to mine.
ACT: How can people support the Parents Project?
KRISTIN: It's pretty easy, actually. Just go to EveryIsGay.com/parents, it takes you to our indiegogo campaign page. You can donate at varying levels.
ACT: What cool prizes can people get for supporting?
KRISTIN: Moments ago, I believe, we announced our T-shirt prize, which is at the $50 reward level. There are exclusive posters. We have things where we'll sing any song you want, if you're into that kind of thing. You can donate at a level that makes sense to you. You can donate from $1 to $10,000. Anything helps. A lot of our readers are younger, and may only have $5, $10, $15 to give. But collectively that adds up.
ACT: If people can't afford to give, how else can they support the Parents Project and Everyone Is Gay? DANNIELLE: Sharing with people is really one of the biggest things. The entire reason our site is as successful as it is, is because of word-of-mouth. We've never done any marketing. It's all been people who have needed what we're doing and talked to friends and family about it. If you can't give, just Tweet or blog or give a Facebook status update. Tell people about what we're doing. Getting it out there is equally as important as donating, in my opinion.
KRISTIN: Social media is an incredible tool. I think adding a personal story or message makes all the difference. Saying, "This is important and this is why it's important to me personally" has a bigger impact than saying, "Hey, there's this cool thing." That's good, too, but I think when you add a personal message when you share, it reaches people and gets them to look at it.
ACT: What other plans do you have for the future of Everyone Is Gay?
KRISTIN: I think that our biggest focus for this year and next year for Everyone Is Gay is to continue to manage the platform we already have, which supports youth in two ways. One, by offering advice online, and, two, by going to their schools and starting conversations about making more accepting environments. And then this year and next are really dedicated to helping young people have the conversations with their parents, so they be themselves within their own home.
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What would it be like to have a disease that makes it so you can barely move, and have a doctor suggest that it might be all in your head? The documentary "Canary in a Coal Mine" shows this scary and true scenario in the lives of different people suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis.
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Jennifer was a PhD student at Harvard who suddenly wasn't able to write her own name. She continued to get worse, to the point she couldn't even sit up. What was the problem?
"The disease, myalgic encephalomyelitis, was re-branded in the 1980s by the CDC as 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,' a name which became both a punchline and a Rorschach: a wastebasket of undiagnosed conditions hiding a very real disease," says a writeup about "Canary in a Coal Mine." "Scientists at the country's top institutions have found evidence of profound metabolic, neurological, and immunological dysfunction in patients with M.E.. However, since the disease is not taught in medical schools, doctors don't know how to recognize it, effectively denying healthcare to a million Americans."
Because of how scary this is, and because of a need to spread awareness, Jennifer has made the documentary "Canary in a Coal Mine," which stars her and other people who have myalgic encephalomyelitis. There's a Kickstarter to fund it, and though they've reached their needed goal, they're hoping to become the most supported doc on Kickstarter ever. Take action below to help!
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Tired of all the attacks on women's reproductive health? So are a lot of us. Members of Congress have announced the Women's Health Protection Act, and it's getting a lot of support from women's rights activists, including ones in the celebrity world.
Vocal reproductive rights supporter Sarah Silverman Tweeted:
Bros & Sissies: It's time to #ActForWomen! Join me & @ReproRights in telling lawmakers to protect women's healthcar… http://t.co/XTpKZUB4It — Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 13, 2013
Bros & Sissies: It's time to #ActForWomen! Join me & @ReproRights in telling lawmakers to protect women's healthcar… http://t.co/XTpKZUB4It
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 13, 2013
Whitney Cummings of MTV's "Punk'd" and her own show "Whitney" Tweeted:
DO IT: It's time to #ActForWomen! Join me & @ReproRights in telling lawmakers to protect women's healthcare: http://t.co/AVQcVVMK0c — Whitney Cummings (@WhitneyCummings) November 13, 2013
DO IT: It's time to #ActForWomen! Join me & @ReproRights in telling lawmakers to protect women's healthcare: http://t.co/AVQcVVMK0c
— Whitney Cummings (@WhitneyCummings) November 13, 2013
Jessica Stroup of "90210" also proudly stood for the Act:
A woman's rights shouldn't depend on her zip code. Stand w/ @ReproRights & call your senator today http://t.co/zLt3jaPOZt #ActforWomen — Jessica Stroup (@JessicaLStroup) November 14, 2013
A woman's rights shouldn't depend on her zip code. Stand w/ @ReproRights & call your senator today http://t.co/zLt3jaPOZt #ActforWomen
— Jessica Stroup (@JessicaLStroup) November 14, 2013
Showing that reproductive rights for women is a cause that's important to men too, "Avengers" star Mark Ruffalo Tweeted:
It's time to #ActForWomen! Join me & @ReproRights in telling lawmakers to protect women's healthcare: http://t.co/f71rZsVQ5H — Mark Ruffalo (@Mruff221) November 14, 2013
It's time to #ActForWomen! Join me & @ReproRights in telling lawmakers to protect women's healthcare: http://t.co/f71rZsVQ5H
— Mark Ruffalo (@Mruff221) November 14, 2013
Did you know that in the past two years there have been about TWO HUNDRED restrictions made by legislators to make it harder for women to make their own decisions about their body?
Some states have stricter restrictions and laws than others, so the Women's Health Protection Act is a bill that's designed to protect women's reproductive rights, no matter what state they live in. In order to show politicians that women's bodies belong to women, not Washington, you can sign the petition, write to your representatives, and spread awareness on social media. Because women's rights are human rights.
As the United States is the second-largest retail market for ivory, our fave pop princess Ariana Grande is taking a stand saying enough is enough! As we have seen in the past, Ariana is quite the animal lover. From her doggy tweets, to her recent switch to becoming vegan, she is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's youngest animal activists!
Ariana took to the Twitterverse to educate her young fans on the ongoing elephant slaughter. She Tweeted,"Over 30k elephants were slaughtered last year. Please help change the fate of wild elephants: https://support.worldwildlife.org/site/Advocacy?"
Ariana is just one of many people who are discussing elephant poaching and the ivory trade this week. Yesterday the government pulverized six tons of contraband ivory that it had been collecting for over 25 years, in an attempt to tell poachers, illegal traffickers, and collectors that, "it (ivory) has no value unless it is attached to an elephant."
Several people are arguing that instead of sending a message to traffickers and poachers to stop what they are doing, the U.S. government is actually making the remaining ivory (and thus, the remaining elephants), even more valuable, and that this could lead to more slaughter.
One thing is for sure, there are a lot of baby elephants who are left behind. There are so many young orphans who are in dire needs of homes and foster situations. I reached out to The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and they told me that, "getting the word out is key. Too few people are aware of ivory trade and extent of elephant poaching."
A few things we can do to begin to help this cause would be to never buy ivory, spread the word, and support fab organizations like the one above! So, take a few seconds and take action below! #WeLoveYou
Not only is it Movemeber for men's health, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, but Novemeber is also Diabetes Awareness Month! According to our pals over at DoSomething.org, "25.8 million people (or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population) have diabetes".
So, it's clearly a big issue that many Americans face and DEF worth taking a few minutes to discuss. As it's a health issue that many face, many celebrities have spoken out on their personal experience with this chronic illness. From the studly Nick Jonas, to the beyond talented Tom Hanks, they have used their platform to get people talking (which we love)!
Nick Jonas is a worldwide heartthrob, musician, actor, and a massive advocate when it comes to Diabetes. After being diagnosed at the young age of 13, Nick began to create a national dialogue on young teens dealing with this disease. He recently opened up to the Huffington Post by saying, "It's a daily struggle. From the time I was diagnosed, almost eight years ago, until now, it's just been about taking it day by day and really trying to find the small victories."
After Halle Barry collapsed on set in 1989, and went into diabetic coma, she woke up seven days later realizing something was totally not right. She quickly learned she was a diabetic. Although it may have been a scary thing to hear at the young age of 19, Halle turned it into a positive. The actress bravely revealed, "Diabetes turned out to be a gift," she says. "It gave me strength and toughness because I had to face reality, no matter how uncomfortable or painful it was."
Last month, Tom appeared on Letterman where he shocked many by revealing his diabetes diagnosis. The Oscar winning actor told David, "I went to the doctor and he said, 'You know those high blood sugar numbers you've been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you've graduated,' " Hanks told Letterman. " 'You've got Type 2 diabetes, young man.'" By appearing on a massive late night show like Letterman is a great way to shine a light on the cause! Bravo to Mr. Hanks!
While Salma was pregnant with her daughter, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. This particular type of diabetes often occurs for pregnant women who have no previous history of diabetes, but have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy. Salma stated, "I got gestational diabetes, which I didn't realize at first. I was nauseated for nine months, which can be one of the symptoms. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't eat so much fruit at the beginning. I didn't know that eating fruit that is high in sugar is not recommended when you have gestational diabetes."
Miami Heat star, Ray Allen, became a fierce advocate for juvenile diabetes after his son was diagnosed. Ray even went straight to Capitol Hill to testify at a senate hearing! He spoke honestly by saying,"The Miami Heat, we played 106 games this past season. We had game days, practice days, travel days, even a few off days; days to rest, days to heal, days to rejuvenate, recharge. But for Walker here, and … a lot of kids here in this room and a lot of people living with diabetes, there are no off days."
After capturing the attention of many through her talented vocals on season nine of American Idol, she also became known for battling diabetes. During American Idol, the singer went to the hospital for a complication of her diabetes and decided to share her journey with the world. Crystal told Diabetes Health, "I didn't want anyone to know I was diabetic. I didn't want that special attention, I wanted to be on an equal playing field with everyone else there." We are glad you did take that leap into a vulnerable position, and by doing so you are helping so many others out there!


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