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So I cheated a little. It's an Amy's frozen pot pie, a wheat crust filled with potatoes, carrots, tofu, onion, and peas. A friend had pointed them out once, saying she loved them, and with my VeganMoFo pledge to try something new each week, I figured it was worth a shot.
Well, I hated it. The vegetables were squishy, the crust was like cardboard, and I am quite confident that I will never come to accept gravy in any form. Now, before you cry "But it was frozen! You have to try homemade!" I will say that maybe the crust on a homemade pot pie would be better, but the vegetables would still be overcooked and gravy is gravy.
You can't win them all, I suppose. I'm still a pretty picky eater, and I guess I'm okay with that. There are still two weeks left so that's two more new-to-me foods. Bacon bits? Kugel? Sauerkraut? Or there's still that super-scary food that seems to hound me wherever I go: soup.


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Last Updated: 01/01/70 1:00am
Eugenio Corini says he wants to force his way into Marcello Lippi's plans.
Palermo captain Eugenio Corini has stated his ambition to force his way into Marcello Lippi's plans ahead of the World Cup finals this summer.
The veteran playmaker believes that he should be in Lippi's squad to provide cover for Andrea Pirlo and says that his recent form should be enough to earn him a chance with the Azzurri.
"I think I could be Pirlo's deputy in the national team," he told Palermo's official website.
"Considering the fact that Lippi always said the national team is open to everyone and, considering my efficiency during the last two seasons, I think that anything is possible.
"I can only think positively. Should I be called up, that would be fantastic."

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Two foreign exchange students from different countries are seeing Poway from different perspectives ---- and picking up a little work experience while they're at it.
Melanie Danckert of Germany and Eva Novakova of Slovakia, both 17, are in the United States for 10 months through the Cultural Homestay International student exchange program.
The teens are enrolled as juniors at High Tech High International in Point Loma and living with Poway resident Marci Phelan while they're here.
Melanie and Eva also are taking part in separate, month-long internships in Poway.
For Melanie, that means reporting to a daily "job" at the Poway Chamber of Commerce, where she helps plan events. Eva is spending the month in Poway's public works department, inputting data about items collected at the city's household hazardous waste facility and water meter service calls into computerized spreadsheets.
High Tech High International requires its 11th-grade exchange students to take part in internships. Melanie and Eva are not getting paid for their internships, which end Friday.
Melanie said last week that she turned to the chamber at Phelan's suggestion after several wedding planners said they were reluctant to take on an intern. Eva said she isn't sure what she wants to do when she finishes school, so she sought an internship close to Phelan's home.
The teens said Kristen Crane, the city's water conservation administrator, gave both of them a tour of the city the first day they reported to work.
The two, who had already visited Disneyland and other popularSouthern California attractions, said the tour was interesting eventhough they had been living in the "really pretty" city sinceAugust.
"I learned some things I didn't know," said Melanie, citing the pedestrian-crossing buttons on Poway's traffic lights as an example. "Some of them are higher than others. Kristen said they're for people on horses."
Once she started at the chamber, Melanie whipped through theEarth Day event-planning duties she was assigned.
Using her computer skills, she converted vendor applications,budget spreadsheets and event-planning forms the chamber hadcreated in a limited type of software into Microsoft Word documentsthat can be shared among staff members and with others.
The result was what chamber President and CEO Luanne Hulsizer described as a "cookie cutter-type" event-planning package of forms that even novices could use to take an event from concept to reality.
"Melanie did a fantastic job," said Hulsizer, who admitted to being apprehensive about temporarily adding the teen to her staff. "It's been a wonderful experience. ... Melanie met her goals, I think, and she helped me meet one of my goals for the chamber."
Eva said her data entry duties at the household hazardous waste facility are less exciting, but the position comes with perks that include the public works department office's proximity to Lake Poway.
"I took my lunch over and ate it there yesterday," she said. "I spread a blanket out and sat there looking at the lake."
While she was there, Eva said, she experienced another example of something that has surprised her about the United States.
"People here are so nice," she said. "When you're in the stores, people are smiling at you. While you're standing in line, the person in front of you will turn around and start talking to you. And yesterday, when I went to the lake, there was some guy walking by, and as he went around me he said, 'Hi, how're you doing?'"
In their home countries, Eva and Melanie said, strangers typically are less open with one another.
"In Slovakia, I would think that they were crazy or something," said Eva. "Or if I did that to someone else, they would think I was crazy. But it's nice."
Crane praised Eva's work on the spreadsheets.
"Her work has been very helpful to us to better understand these (household hazardous waste and water meter service) programs," Crane said. "And we'll be able to use that to help us refine that work for the future."
Melanie is writing a blog about her internship at the chamber. Go to melaniesinternship.weebly.com/index.html to read her blog.
Call Darla Cherry at 619-895-1469 for information about the Cultural Homestay International exchange program.
Call staff writer Andrea Moss at 760-739-6654.


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Senior Credit Risk Manager - Global Risk
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- Hong Kong
- CDI, Plein-temps
- 08 nov. 17 2017-11-08
Some careers have more impact than others.
If you're looking for a role where you can continue to make an impression, take the next step at HSBC where your contributions will always be valued.
Global Risk is a thriving and expert risk management function supporting HSBC globally with all aspects of risk management. The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of risk types, including security, fraud, information security, contingency, geopolitical, operational, credit, pension, insurance, financial crime and regulatory compliance, market and reputation risks. All parts of the Global Risk team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle established threats and those they see emerging, acting to protect and enable HSBC to deliver sustainable growth.
We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Credit Risk Manager.
In this role, you will
- Be the primary source of contact for local Wholesale Credit Risk and business teams in those areas
- Reviewing, recommending and approving corporate credit proposals from these areas in accordance with delegated lending authority, including transactional requests.
- The promotion of prudent lending principles to ensure strong asset quality and to minimise credit losses.
- Maintain sound credit quality in line with the Group's core credit culture.
- A thorough understanding of Group Risk policy and Country Risk Plans, and how these can be aligned with the business strategy is essential.
- Be fully conversant with the relevant financial, credit and regulatory constraints such as Single Borrower's Limits, cross border exposure limits and industry caps.
- Ensure that all applications are processed within agreed service level timeframes.
- Proactively identify and highlight emerging risk issues.
- Maintain a good overview and understanding of Global Market risk issues.
- For Global Markets structured derivative products, the job holder must ensure that the product is appropriate, the customer's payment ability is stress tested against the maximum downside scenario and that the customer suitability test is rigorously applied.
- Identify operational risk issues, and proactively suggest means by which they can be addressed.
- Ensure lending decisions are in line with HSBC's Sustainability Risk guidelines, and that reputational risks are avoided.
- Working with local Wholesale Credit Risk team, the job holder has responsibility to ensure that the required monitoring of the use of local limits of authority is strictly implemented and that there are no instances where local authorities are exceeded.
- Provide advice and guidance to sites during the preparation of draft Country Risk Plans
- Maintain a strong relationship with Country Heads of Wholesale Credit and Market Risk, Heads of Business Lines and relationship teams.
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements
- The ideal candidate should be experienced in corporate credits
- Being a client facing relationship manager would be an advantage
- Conversant with various types of credit facilities and their inherent credit risks.
- Experience in balancing credit risk perspective while taking into the commercial perspective into consideration.
- The candidate should possess good communication skill
- Can could conduct meaningful and constructive discussion with stakeholders on issues arising from credit applications at times when the discussion issues are less welcome by the Business be able to communication must be clear and convincing.
- Candidate is expected to be a quick learner and contribute to the team straight away
- Able to work under pressure.
For further details and application information please visit our career site, search under reference number 00009Z1S
You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.
Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.
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Vitol banks on oil terminal to boost supply in E AfricaThursday, January 31, 2013 21:51
Vitol Tank Terminals International (VTTI), a Rotterdam-based global logistics firm early this week unveiled a Sh5.2 billion ($60 million) oil storage terminal, entering the Kenyan and eastern Africa market.
The international bulk storage firm says the terminal that is one of the largest and most modern in East Africa is now operational. It has a capacity of 111,000 cubic meters (111 million litres).
The new facility is expected to provide an alternative to the national storage tanks at the Kipevu Oil Storage Facility that are managed by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).
It is also expected to remove supply bottlenecks arising from frequent rehabilitation of aged tanks.
The VTTI facility comprises 10 high-tech storage tanks operated from a centralised control room.
The added oil storage capacity in Mombasa will help to cater for the increased fuel demand in Kenya and also Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Investment in the terminal is part of the company's African expansion plans in addition to the cooking gas terminal.
VTTI in 2009 acquired the incomplete facility situated at Kipevu when it bought out the asset from major creditors of the Triton Petroleum Company. Business Daily interviewed Merlin Figueira, the general manager of VTTI Kenya.
Tell us briefly about the new facility?
The new state-of-the-art oil storage facility has 10 storage tanks. The facility can receive clean fuels from Kipevu Jetty and pump it back into KPC's mainline or into our four lane automated truck loading racks.
The terminal uses the latest technology with respect to automated tank gauging, automated tank valves, fire suppression systems, high-tech security system with 22 surveillance cameras, cone bottom in all the tanks to drain water, tank high level alarms, and impervious tank containment systems.
The facility is operated from a centralised control room using the latest in terminal automation.
Why the time lag between project completion and commissioning?
The facility was completed in October 2012 following a long process as we bought this half built terminal through a lengthy public auction process.
Furthermore, the lag in placing our asset into service was caused by the time required to get a bonded oil installation status (BOI) for VTTI and the processes we undertook to test and safely commission the terminal.
Will the new facility address the present serious capacity handling issues in Kenya?
We actually have 110,000 m3 capacity and with this additional ullage we believe it will minimise the landed costs of fuel into Kenya and it will provide security of supply, avoid stock-outs through additional ullage and minimise demurrage costs.
At $9.00 per cubic meter handled, how competitive is the tariff compared to existing depots?
VTTI Kenya invested $60 million in the most modern terminal in East Africa. We believe our rates which include a reasonable return on our investment is very competitive considering the ability to receive from the Kipevu Oil Jetty dock and pump this product into KPC's mainline or into trucks.
These options creates value for our customers, especially in an environment with infrastructure constraints. Our terminal can offer storage capacity to any marketers for long or short periods. All the other terminals are either public or closed, that is owned by a brand.
Yours is a customs bonded warehouse with access to the main line. Are you getting undue privilege and a competitive edge over others?
VTTI Kenya Limited is an independent terminal that was promised a bonded facility status by Kenya Revenue Authority when VTTI was considering purchasing the distressed asset. Now that we own the terminal, VTTI applied for bonded status that was granted as originally promised.
Being the only independent logistics services provider to the oil industry we are not competing with any section of the industry. We must say that our presence will open the "game" to all, small or large, oil marketers.
What is the relationship between Vivo Energy and VTTI?
We share a common shareholder, but we are totally independent in terms of management and business model.
You came here as VTTI in 2009 and then Vitol Oil , your parent company then acquired Shell the following year. What is your strategy for Africa?
VTTI was set up in 2006, Vitol, with other partners, bought Shell Africa in 2012. We believe eastern Africa has great growth potential and will require additional investment in oil infrastructure and especially in petroleum product storage. We are also reviewing other projects in eastern Africa as well as in other countries in Africa.
Puma Energy, an affiliate of Trafigura is also planning entry to this market through a planned acquisition of KenolKobil, another big player in this market. How do you see competition shaping up between yourselves?
As VTTI is operated independent of Vitol it is difficult for us to comment on the competition between Vitol and Trafigura. However, if Puma Energy was investing in oil terminals the way VTTI does it there will be a competition that can only be beneficial to the customers.
What is your view of the regulation of the Kenya's petroleum sub-sector compared to other African markets?
Looking at the current environment of the Kenyan downstream sector, with many new entrants, growing demand for petroleum products and constraint infrastructure, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is working hard to create a level playing field.
What innovations do we expect from you this year?
We need to get our entire terminal running before we look at innovations.
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UCS at the AAAS 2017 Annual Meeting
The Union of Concerned Scientists cordially invites you to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2017 Annual Meeting.
Friday, February 17 | 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. | Sheraton Boston Hotel, Republic Ballroom
The AAAS Awards have recognized excellence in research, education, and public service on behalf of science and technology since 1823. This year, UCS co-founder Dr. Kurt Gottfried will receive the prestigious 2016 AAAS Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award.
Dr. Kurt Gottfried, professor emeritus of physics at Cornell University and a recognized leader in the scientific community on missile defense and nuclear terrorism, is being honored by AAAS "for his long and distinguished career as a 'civic scientist,' through his advocacy for arms control, human rights, and integrity in the use of science in public policy making." Congratulations Dr. Gottfried on this wonderful honor!
Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, senior climate scientist and the director of climate science at UCS, is named an AAAS Fellow. Dr. Ekwurzel's ground-breaking research attributing global average temperature to carbon majors over the past years has kept her busy and clearly been noted by her colleagues. Her skill and enthusiasm for helping scientists become better communicators and engaging non-scientists is a hallmark of her tenure at UCS and sets her apart from the rest. Congratulations Dr. Ekwurzel!
Coastal Inundation and Displacement: Policy Needs on the Sea Level Rise Front Line
Erika Spanger-Siegfried, senior climate analyst
Friday, February 17 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Hynes Convention Center | Room 203
How Early Career Scientists Can Serve Science Through Policy
Paula Garcia, energy analyst
Friday, February 17 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Hynes Convention Center | Room 207
Community-Scientist Partnerships: Bridging the Gap Between Communities and Science
Melissa Varga, outreach associate & Science Network community manager
Saturday, February 18 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Hynes Convention Center | Room 207
A Kaleidoscope of Public Policy Engagement
Melissa Varga, outreach associate & Science Network community manager
Saturday, February 18 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hynes Convention Center | Room 208
Science Communication Strategies in Academic, Government, and Non-Profit Sectors
Astrid Caldas, climate scientist
Sunday, February 19 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Hynes Convention Center | Room 207
Defending Science and Scientific Integrity in the Age of Trump
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel (Back Bay A), 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA 02199
RSVP to attend the panel discussion in person or via livestream.
UCS Reception
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel (Constitution Ballroom B), 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA 02199
RSVP to attend the reception.
Rally to #StandUpForScience
Date: Sunday, February 19
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Copley Square, Boston
Join scientists, allies, and impacted communities at a rally in Copley Square while thousands of scientists will be in Boston for the AAAS 2017. Learn more about the rally.
Stop by our AAAS 2017 booth (212) at the Hynes Convention Center to meet UCS experts and staff. Stay informed about our work throughout the year—join the UCS Science Network and follow us on Twitter (@UCSUSA and @SciNetUCS)


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European Central Bank Adds Funds
The European Central Bank injected extra funds into the jittery euro-zone money market, where cash-hungry banks have boosted longer-term rates to levels not seen since December.
The ECB doled out €191 billion ($298.5 billion) in seven-day funds in its weekly refinancing operation -- €20 billion more than it believes banks need to conduct routine operations.
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Skip to comments.MELANIE in BERKELEY Support The Troops RALLY 6/21! FR, Eagles Up, Gathering of Eagles, All Invited
Posted on 06/20/2008 10:18:17 AM PDT by The Spirit Of Allegiance
FROM EMAIL from Doug Lyvere, Eagles Up --
...Code Pink is on the ropes. The Marines have been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce. More people, civilian's and businesses, have started showing their support for Veteran's. Everyone's efforts have started to pay off. Everyone should be proud. So this time we're going to do it a little differently.
Last time we designated Berkeley a "No spend zone". Some said this had zero impact. I disagree - we made a point and whether or not a negative financial impact was felt, we got a response. This time, I think we should spend money - at every establishment that has two things displayed in their window - 1, an American Flag. 2, a sign that simply says, "We Support the Troops". Very few of the businesses would put up these two items just for the dollar. The bulk, I'd say at least 99%, would mean it. If you know a business that supports the troops, call them and tell them to get their sign and flag up now. Starting tomorrow, various Riders will be driving thru Berkeley looking for these signs. I will TRY and make a list to hand out Saturday AM but it should not be necessary as if the display is prominent, we should spot them immediately. And, we would like everyone to spend at least one $2.00 bill. They're rare enough to make a point. Any and every business that gets at least one of these, will know that the Veteran's are giving back, again. Make a point, also, of telling every business owner or manager, thank you for their support. If you're not sure if they Support the Troops, ask. If they say no, politely leave without any negative comments. Even if you're not planning on spending any money in a business, at least take the time to say thank you. I have no idea how many businesses will have a signs/flags up, or how many we can demonstrate our appreciation to, but try to spread it around if necessary. If there are only a few, GTG, line up outside their doors to show the appreciation.
Some of us are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Emeryville Friday nite and going to breakfast at 6:30 Saturday morning. If you want to socialize and/or volunteer your services, please either be there Friday nite or early Saturday....
Since we've made zero changes since the original email, I'm just doing a cut and paste of the flyer. If you're unclear and need a copy of the original email me, drop me a note and I'll get it out to you. Also, please remember, this is a Support the Troops event - invite anyone and everyone. This is the final push - spread the word!! The men and woman of our armed forces deployed around the world will see this event. Let's show them all how we feel!!
Support the Troops Ride and Rally
Thunderstrike in Berkeley 6/21/08
8:00 am to 10:00 am -Stage at Watergate Tower 2, 2200 Powell St, Emeryville, Ca (KSU at 10:30)
10:00 KSU, ride to Berkeley and assemble at Marine recruiting office
12:00 Update on Veterans No Spend Zone followed by Melanie Morgan and 2 Very Special Guest Speakers
Eagles Up!
See you there!!
Semper Fi!!
Back to FReepin' like a wild man again, I see! WooHOO!
Looks like it will have a good turnout from the emails I've seen.
Wish I could get up there in person...not tomorrow but I'll see you soon somewhere, flag in hand!
Our Ferocious Home-Front Warrior: Melanie Morgan
If I could only get Gore to loan me the Gulfstream for the weekend...
We should sell "Knucklehead Credits." When you counter Knuckleheads like Code Pink, you can sell Al Gore a credit so he can say something as stupid and anti-America with a clear conscience. After all, for everything like that he's said, at least he's paid someone else to be patriotic.
> > We should sell Knucklehead Credits. When you counter Knuckleheads like Code Pink, you can sell Al Gore a credit so he can say something as stupid and anti-America with a clear conscience. < <
Semper Fi!!
Well, dang! If Mr. "Hell on Wheels" himself is gonna be there then I guess I'll head on over too!
Here's their new tourism slogan:
"Berkeley: Now with fewer tree hippies!"
BOYCOTT BERKELEY bump!
Grate! See you there!
I can't be there in person, but I will send my prayers with all who ride and/or take part in any other way.
As I continue to pray for the courage and bravery of our troops, those who are left behind, and the efforts of all who so willingly support them in whatever manner, I will ask a special blessing on the Recruiters in Berkeley, that they will feel the support of all patriotic Americans.
Since I'm a military widow (30 years as a military wife) with both children who served proudly, and (at last count) two grandsons on active duty, I know how important it is to make our troops proud of who they are and where they come from.
Thanks for the ping!
God bless you all. Thank you!
It's a Selective Boycott this time, look for pro-USA businesses and support them.
Details are in the email text posted above.
THANKS so much for your efforts, as always.
I miss out on all the fun! God Bless everyone, I'm sure it's going to be an excellent time. Melanie Morgan and Eagle's Up Rock!
And God Bless the United States Marine Corps and every Marine who has ever served. Your service is never forgotten or taken for granted.
I didn't hear the other women. (OK, I confess, I listen to NPR in the AM), but I'm sure Melanie earned a lot more, due in part to her celebrity status. In a sense she priced herself out of the market, and got outsourced to a cheaper version of herself.
Those that are going to be there, see you soon.
I would ride along from Emeryville but the Harley turned into an off road machine, and is in the shop.
Marines come in all shapes, shades, weights, sizes and states of sobriety, misery, and confusion. A Marines is as sly as a fox, has the nerve of a dope addict, the stories of an old sailor, the sincerity of a politician and the subtly of Mt. Saint Helens. They are extremely irresistible, totally irrational and completely indestructible. A Marine is a Marine all their life. They're a magical creature. You can kick a Marine out of your house, but not out of your heart. You can take them off your mailing list, but not off your mind. They are found everywhere. In love, in battle, in lust, in trouble, in debt, in bars... and behind them. No one can write so seldom and yet think so much of you. No one else can get so much enjoyment out of a letter or clean clothes or a six pack. A Marine is a genius with a deck of cards. A millionaire without a cent and brave without a grain of sense. They are the PROTECTORS OF AMERICA, with the latest copy of Playboy/Playgirl in their back pocket. When they want something it's usually 30 days leave, music that hurts the ears, a five dollar bill or someone they can count on. The other branches envy them, mothers tolerate them, fathers brag about them, the government pays them, the police watch out for them and somehow they all work together. You can beat their bodies but not their minds. You can tame their hearts but not their souls. They love the opposite sex! A Marine dislikes small checks, working weekends, answering letters, missing chow, waking up, maintaining a uniform and the day before payday. You may as well give in. They are your long distance lover. They are your steel eyed, warm smiling, blank minded, hyperactive, over reacting, curious, passive, talented, spontaneous, physically fit, good for nothing bundle of worry... and will always be there for you regardless of how long it's been since you've last talked. -Unknown
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The goals of this project are to: 1 ) Calculate the prevalence rates for overall and PCS ED use in a managed-care population in central Massachusetts and identify associations between outcomes and patient and practice-level factors;2) Create predictive models using administrative claims data and calculate ED risk scores and evaluate the performance of models predicting overall and PCS ED use;and 3) Expand these models by adding patient characteristics from EMRs, neighborhood characteristics, and practice characteristics. This project will break new ground in predictive modeling of healthcare utilization. No prior studies have published methods for predicting ED use or creating an ED risk score. Our method will include the critical components of risk adjustment necessary for making predictions about future health services use. We also propose the innovation of combining data from linked claims and EMRs with practice and neighborhood characteristics. Our study will determine the predictors of different measures of ED use and create a predictive ED risk score that could be used to identify patients at risk of future ED use. Developing an accurate predictive model/risk score for ED use will enable higher-risk patients (and/or their providers) to be targeted for educational and care management interventions. Additionally, ED prediction models could help in creating performance measures to enable rewarding providers for providing better care and access to care for their patients.
There are no published ED risk score models, which we will create in this study. Creating ED risk score models is important because if providers and payers could accurately evaluate the risk of ED use in a population, they could target high-risk patients with educational and care management programs and try to prevent future ED visits. An ED risk score model could also be used to set credible and fair risk-adjusted targets for expected use for panels of patients against which actual use can be judged.


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Happy New Year!
Today is my first day back at work after taking a nice, long, relaxing holiday. It feels a little weird to get back to the grind, but I need some motivation to be productive again. Near the end of my vacation I didn't end up accomplishing much. In fact, yesterday was spent on the couch because I overdid it in the gym and injured my legs.
I'm looking forward to 2013. I have a long list of goals to accomplish and plans to carry out in the new year.
One of which is to read more books. I'm going to dive further into the Hemingways' lives. I've made a list of books that include a biography on Ernest's second wife Pauline, his official biography, a fictionalized account of his relationship with his first wife Hadley, and a book about all of his wives. Also on it are a number of Hemingway's novels (I just finished The Sun Also Rises over break) and his memoir. After Hemingway, I'm thinking about tackling the Fitzgeralds. Zelda seems incredibly interesting, and many suspect that F. Scott plagiarized his work from his wife's writings. I want to try to read a number of F. Scott's novels as well because I haven't read anything other than The Great Gatsby in high school. It looks like I'm infatuated with the Lost Generation. I plan to punctuate the novels and historical books with things on fashion theory and history.
Some of my plans involve this blog. I've actually created a more detailed and longer-term calendar about what I'm going to write about. I have left room to react to current events or new things I find though. I will be making some tweaks to the design as well — or at least Liz and Josh from Pink Slip Industries are!
I have some travel plans in sight for 2013. Near the end of January I will be going to Alt Summit, a blogging conference, in Salt Lake City. I'm really hoping to see the punk exhibition at the Met in New York, and I'll be accompanying my husband to Mexico to shoot a wedding. I've never been to Mexico so I'm very excited, especially about the ruins.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Directed by Robert Roa, this feature film with audio in English (original language) was premiered in 2015. This movie, whose libretto belongs to Robert Roa, was developed in USA. You can watch While We Were online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2015.
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Runtime: 30 minutes
Clayne Crawford, Jeff Pennington, Kate Hankin, Eric Wolfgang Nelson, James Anthony, Ronda Smalling, Rachel Jae, Dane Hill, Heather Neal, Adam Sawyer, Mark Sawyer, Nathan Brunswick, Casey Merritt, Rebekah Keplinger, Vania Smorski and Ryan Haney.
Short film.
30-minute film (full movie) directed by Robert Roa.
The original audio of While We Were has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2015.
Screenplay written by Robert Roa.
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Michelle D. Ramirez, Jennifer Bobert, Robert Roa, Albert Chiaravalle and Richard Spitaleri.
This film was produced and / or financed by R2 Productions and Hybred Studios.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie While We Were has a duration of 30 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Discover the science and history behind potions, brews and goos. We're turning the History Center into a mad-scientist laboratory!
Throw on your best costume and trick-or-treat through the Indiana Experience. Dissect brains, make your own creepy concoction, brew your own ghosts, explore the whys of glow-in-the-dark with slime and learn what's behind all those monster stories.
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It's Day 7 in my 31 Days of Daily Dance Moves and I'm teaching you how to dance the Shopping Cart.
If you've never danced the shopping cart, what are you waiting for? I don't care how cheesy it looks, it always draws a crowd and makes people laugh no matter where you are.
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What Are TIME Magazine's Picks for the Best & Worst Films of 2014?
by Ethan Anderton
December 5, 2014
Source: TIME
Now that Edgar Wright has chimed in with his Top 10 Films of 2014, that's opened the flood gates for others to start delivering their lists of what they believe are the best films of the year. The latest contribution comes from TIME Magazine, who always delivers a rather eclectic and strange list. Last year they included Fast & Furious 6 on their Top 10 list, naming it better than some heavy awards contenders that year. This year, their list has a couple surprising inclusions, making for a very weird collection of movies being dubbed the best of 2014. And for those interested, they also delivered a spot-on list of the worst films of the year.
Here's TIME Magazine's lists of the Top 10 Films of 2014, straight from their website:
1. The Grand Budapest Hotel
2. Boyhood
3. The LEGO Movie
4. Lucy
5. Goodbye To Language
6. Jodorowsky's Dune
7. Nightcrawler
8. Citizenfour
9. Wild Tales
10. Birdman
And then here's the list of the 10 Worst Movies of 2014, which is mostly agreeable:
1. Blended
2. A Million Ways To Die In The West
3. Men, Women & Children
4. Walk Of Shame
5. Let's Be Cops
6. The Legend Of Hercules
7. Winter's Tale
8. Nut Job
9. Transcendence
10. Hateship Loveship
Perhaps the most surprising inclusion is Lucy, which also made David Ehrlich's Top 25 Films of 2014 yesterday. The film is bold and wild, but I'd hardly deem it one of the best in the year when there are dozens of phenomenal films to choose from. However, I'm happy to see The LEGO Movie and Jodorowsky's Dune get some love, even if their inclusion on the same list as Goodbye to Language seems weird as hell. My only true disagreement is that A Million Ways to Die in the West is not the second worst movie of the year, not by a longshot. But I'm not worked up enough to write an editorial like when they put Cloud Atlas on that list back in 2012. What do you think of TIME's end of the year picks?
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The 9th Annual Culture Fair will be held at the high school on Saturday, March 4, from 12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. in the upper gym.
It is a fantastic family event for all ages that is free and open to the public, and is designed to help promote understanding of the various social, ethnic, and cultural influences in our very own community and beyond.
A variety of cultural and ethnic displays, artifacts, and presentations will be available, along with live dancing, music, food tasting, kids arts and crafts, and T-Shirts.
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Roundup: Small Bathroom Storage
On Monday, I asked you whether or not you stored items like Q-tips out in the open in your powder room. Over 60 percent of readers answered in the affirmative, and offered some great ideas for bathroom storage, including apothecary jars.
I thought I'd offer you some other choices for displaying loofahs, cotton balls, soap bars, and other items in your bathroom. My main suggestion? Bypass the bed and bath department and head to the kitchen section at the store. You'll find a much larger selection of pretty glass jars there.


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Frigate Bay – North – St Kitts and Nevis
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Rockville, MD -- Today's evolutionary theory is not enough to tell us how even simple mutation biases may skew the evolutionary process, according to a report by scientists from the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI).
Yampolsky and Stoltzfus argue that in a more general theory, mutation-biased evolution does not have to be neutral.
Stoltzfus says that many of Darwin's 20th century followers adopted the view that all non-randomness in evolution comes from natural selection. "What is important, then, is to use population-genetic reasoning to demonstrate that both mutation biases and selection influence the outcome of evolution under simple conditions. Without disputing that natural selection is a prominent 'external' cause of non-randomness in evolution, we maintain that there is also an 'internal' cause arising from biases in variation. It is this kind of 'internal' directionality- disparaged by 20th century Darwinians as 'orthogenesis'- that is needed to fully appreciate modern research in molecular evolution and in evolutionary developmental biology."
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Pictures are from meeting with innovative farmer Joel Yiri, Jirapa Village in Ghana. He started developing his plot of land by using manure from his pigs when he realized the soil had become infertile. He is also serious about keeping a record of all input costs and revenues, meaning that he now can track looses and change crops and production techniques accordingly. Joel Yiri is also experiencing a change in rainfall patters, the rain start later every year, and stops earlier, mixed with periods of drought.
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When your company plans an ad campaign, it can be hard to choose between competing concepts. What should the primary benefit be? Should your approach be direct, or is it OK to have a little fun? And how do you begin to whittle down the five or 10 ideas on your whiteboard for a true A/B test?
To move forward with confidence you'll want to do some serious research. But does that mean it's time to start recruiting people to participate in a focus group? Maybe not.
There are pros and cons to both focus groups and surveys. And when it comes time to find out what your target market wants, it's better to do some homework with a concept test survey before running a full-blown focus group.
First thing's first: What is a concept test, anyway?
When you test a concept, you're gathering feedback from prospective customers about an idea, like an advertising concept, new logo, new package design, or general marketing messaging. In this instance, you may have a few different advertising ideas in mind, but you don't know which will inspire consumers in your target market to purchase your product or service. Concept tests can help you figure out what consumers prefer like A/B testing and when it comes to your big ideas, you'll find out what they like, what they don't like, and why.
Here are five reasons why it's smart to test concepts through a survey before you run a focus group:
1. You need to test a lot of different ideas.
You're smart and you probably have more ideas than you could ever bring to market. A survey allows you to present a wide range of ideas to your target demographic. (See an example of how SurveyMonkey tests their own online ads!) You can get feedback on each idea and even have survey respondents rank their favorites in order.
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You know that idea your boss wants you to test but you just KNOW it's a bad one? Let your target market decide what's awesome and what, well, kinda sucks. You can even test your concepts with the Image Choice Survey Template to pit images against one another and ask follow-up questions about why consumers rated them the way they did. It's easier to relay the bad news when it comes directly from the customer…because they're always right!
3. It's easier to test the good ideas with different audiences.
At this point, you have several innovate ideas on your hands. Good work! You know they resonate with women, 25-34 in the suburbs—but what about men, 35-49, in the city? Test your ideas with different audiences to start to figure out how big this thing could be.
4. Survey feedback helps you refine the good ideas.
If you test a bunch of concepts through a survey, you can quickly see which ones are rising to the top. Rather than going into a focus group with half-baked ideas, you can take the survey feedback from your customers and noodle on the concepts before it's show time (aka, the focus group).
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Remember all of the bad ideas you kicked out? And the insight that urban dwellers aren't interested in your ideas but people in the 'burbs are really keen on them? Imagine if you had to spend $$$ and several months on focus groups to do the same thing. Yikes.
There could be a lot to lose by jumping into a focus group without identifying potential pitfalls and getting your proverbial ducks in a row. Using surveys to do some of the initial weeding and pruning can really help your concepts blossom. That leaves a lot of extra cash to buy M&Ms to eat behind the one-way mirror once you're ready to run your focus group.
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Inspired by traditional bistros that have thrived for decades in New York City, Divino has merged modern decor with pure cuisine and a comforting, yet energetic bistro atmosphere. Featuring the same wood-burning grill found at Gramercy Tavern in New York City, along with an extensive international wine and cheese program, the restaurant has successfully integrated the distinctive American bistro style into Western Canada.
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Many parents will be left with a "lifetime of uncertainty" about their child's final resting place, according to a report into a baby ashes scandal at a city crematorium.
Former Lord Advocate Dame Elish Angiolini, who led an inquiry into previous practices at Edinburgh's Mortonhall crematorium, described the situation as a "great tragedy".
The scandal emerged in December 2012 when it was revealed that the council-run crematorium had buried or scattered the ashes of stillborn and newborn babies for decades without their relatives' knowledge. Families said they were told there would be nothing to scatter.
The practice took place at the site between 1967 and 2011.
Dame Elish's report, which runs to more than 600 pages, was published by the local authority today after parents affected by the scandal were given individual copies of the document.
It contains more than 20 recommendations, which the council said will be taken forward by it and other relevant agencies.


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I Believe I Can Fly (Flight of the Frenchies) is an amazing journey into the unknown. Two friends test the boundaries of free flight and friendship as they take their passion in a totally new direction. Join Tancrède and Julien on an incredible exploration into the world of free flight. The two friends are pioneers in 'highlining' - a vertiginous combination of climbing, slackline and tightrope walking. Using their skills and experience as climbers, the pair push their boundaries beyond the realms of possibility as they embark on a new evolution of their sport.
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A careful study of children at two Colorado and California hospitals who had polio-like illnesses strengthens the evidence that cases were related to enterovirus-D68, which caused a widespread outbreak of severe respiratory illnesses in US children last year, according to a report published today in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
The virus was found in 12 of 25 patients who had the polio-like condition, called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), and the proportion probably would have been higher if respiratory samples had been collected earlier, the researchers said. In addition, a thorough genomic search for other viruses in the ...
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Moroni is typographically located on the west coast of Grande Comore. Being on the edge of the coast, it is close to the sea, which explains why many of the tourist attractions have something to do with water as well as beach activities. Thus, there is no denying to the fact that the best way to enjoy your adventure in the city of Moroni is by being with someone who is extremely familiar with how the city works. You can find such companion in Moroni London Escort Service Model. Practically, they have lived in the city all their lives so there is no doubting that they are extremely familiar with it
There are so many things to do in Moroni. For one, you can enjoy mountain climbing at Mount Karthala. If you can energetic enough to reach the peak of the mountain, and then descend to the active volcano's active crater, you will certainly enjoy the scenery and the view of the area. The crater is actually famed for being the largest active volcano crater in the whole world. There are shelters available in the area. Thus, staying overnight with your lovely Moroni escort model is certainly not a problem. Another hiking spot you can enjoy is the Dziani Boundouni.
Being a coastal country, diving is an activity which can be expected in Moroni. Enjoy the diving spots such the Niumashuwa Bay on Mwali, The Trou du Prophete in Misamiouli on Ngazidja, as well as the Pamanzi islet off Mahore, which are considered top diving spots in the entire country.
If you want to spend your time sun basking in a beach, the Itsandra Beach should be your primary option. This white beach is adorned with its clear blue waters, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, or even sun bathing. The sands are find and powdery white, so you can never resist the temptation of just rolling around in the sand, and enjoy your time in this amazing beach.
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The air you breathe indoors is as important to your overall comfort as correct temperature, which is why, if your indoor air isn't at the level you need it to be, you'll want to give our experts a call. Whether you need to balance humidity, want to have better ventilation throughout your home, or need to ease the symptoms of allergy or asthma sufferers, we have the products and training to make sure your indoor air is of the highest quality possible.
One of the great benefits of indoor air quality products is that they integrate easily with an existing HVAC system—but this is also why you need to call for an expert. If you hire someone untrained, or attempt to install or service one of these products yourself, you may not see the benefit of the component, and you may actually cause a problem with your HVAC system. Our IAQ specialists can help determine which products will best fit your needs, and then we can install and service them so you have the benefits of your upgrade for years to come. Call us today in Barrie Region and let our award-winning IAQ experts make your indoor air truly healthy.
Custom Comfort ClimateCare professionally installs and services indoor air quality products in Barrie and the surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Why It's Important to Have Good Indoor Air Quality
You may be asking yourself, why is it so important to have good indoor air quality. Here are some reasons:
Improved Health
Did you know that your indoor air can be 2—5 times more polluted than the outdoor air? And when you have a forced–air system, the contaminants in your air, including allergens and dirt, will swirl and swirl with each cycle. Using the right indoor air quality products can greatly improve your home's air quality, making it much healthier for you and your family.
Better Comfort
Indoor air quality can be affected by contaminants, imbalanced humidity and poor ventilation. If you are experiencing these kinds of problems in your home, and have the problems addressed with the installation of an indoor air quality product, you will see your comfort improve along with your air quality.
It's Good for Your HVAC System, Too
Your HVAC system battles poor indoor air quality just as much as you do. How? The system has to compensate for poor conditions, and will typically do so using more energy. For example, if there is excessive humidity in your home, your air conditioner will have to work harder to make your home feel cool and comfortable. Excess dust will coat the components and air ducts, compromising airflow and operation. In essence, adding an indoor air quality product to your HVAC system helps take some of the extra work load off it, and this helps lower the level of wear and tear and energy usage.
Call Us for Your Indoor Air Quality Needs in Barrie
Our trained experts can help determine which indoor air quality products will best fit your needs and install them so they integrate perfectly with your HVAC system. If you already use an IAQ product, you'll want to have access to specialists who can maintain and repair your upgrades, or replace outdated ones when needed. We can help your home with better air quality—all you have to do is give us a call!
Air Duct Cleaning
The benefits of air duct cleaning are clear. Removing trapped contaminants from your home's air duct not only helps alleviate allergy sufferers from allergens recylced throughout the house, but it can also help relieve stress placed on your HVAC system caused by restricted airflow.
Air Filtration Systems
Do you suffer from allergies, or have someone in your home with a chronic respiratory condition like asthma? Upgrading your HVAC system with a quality air filter can significantly reduce the effects of these ailments while also increasing your home's indoor air quality.
Air Purifier
If you have concerns about biological contamination in your home, you will want to consider the installation of an air purifier. Air filters can help remove some biological contaminants, but not all of them. With an air purifier, you can eradicate biological contaminants from your home.
Excess humidity can lead to a number of indoor problems, including mold and mildew growth and the destruction of your personal property. A whole home dehumidifier removes the excess moisture from your home, avoiding these problems and leaving your home cool and comfortable.
Duct Sealing
Did you know that faulty ductwork can account for up to 30% of your home's total air loss? Professional duct sealing helps to reduce and even eliminate this tremendous air loss and improve your home's indoor air quality. Call us today for details!
Heat Recovery Ventilators
If you've been looking for a way to maximize the heating in your home, look no further than a heat recovery ventilator (HRV). These devices integrate seamlessly with your existing heating unit and make excellent use of your latent thermal heat energy while also improving your indoor ventilation.
Do you find that your skin dries excessively during the winter? Is your throat scratchy and dry? Then you'll want to consider the installation of a whole house humidifier. Our winters are harsh, and indoor heat only exacerbates the dry conditions of the winter months – but no when you have the right amount of moisture.
Radon Testing
Radon is a commonly–found gas, but at high levels it can be very dangerous. With our professional radon testing services, you will know the exact levels of radon in your home, and if needed, given recommendation on mitigating it.
UV Air Purifier
Biological contaminants are hard to get rid of for a few reasons, one of which is the small size of the particles – but not with an UV air purifier. The UV–C rays of an ultraviolet air purifier destroy biological organisms, eradicating them completely.


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Breast Implants
Breast enlargement surgery is a highly popular prosthesis method of enhancing size, shape, contour, and feel. It is one of the most common forms of cosmetic surgery and may help a woman achieve a higher degree of self confidence and personal contentment. There are several factors that you must consider before deciding the best kind of surgery for you. You must take into account the type of implant, possible complications, breast enlargement cost, and of course, the procedure itself.
Silicone and Saline breast implants
The two kinds of breast implants that are normally used are silicone implants and saline implants. Silicone implants are made out of semi-solid gel that have been developed through time to look and feel more life-like. When using saline implants on the other hand, the surgeon will place an empty implant device in the breast pocket which is then filled up with saline solution. Because of this, the incision site will be smaller, leaving a scar that is more undersized compared to silicone implants. It is more probable, however, that this will lead to aesthetic problems such as wrinkling and creasing.
Breast Uplift Surgery
The procedure of breast uplift surgery may vary depending on the location of both the incision and the implant. The incision may be located at the infra-mammary fold, around the nipples, in the axillary area, at the umbilicus, or even channeled through the abdomen. The different pocket placements may be placed beneath the glandular tissues, the fascia, or the anterior chest muscles.
Breast Enlargement Surgery Risks
Aside from the common risks associated with any kind of surgery, it is also important to know the complications particular to breast augmentation. One of the most common complications is implant rupture. This occurs when the saline solution or the filler gel leaks out of the device and into the implant pocket. This may be caused by trauma, surgery, or degeneration of the implant shell. Another possible complication is known as capsular contracture. This is when the body's immune system recognizes a foreign object and forms a collagen-fiber capsule around it. As this happens, the implant becomes constricted causing pain and discomfort. Both complications require surgical removal of the implant. To avoid this, frequent physical examination and periodic MRI is encouraged.
Conclusively, basic information about the pros and cons of aesthetic surgery is essential. It is important to talk to your doctor about the different options that may be best for you. You must play an active role to attain maximum satisfaction from the whole experience. You can also get more information at www.simplycosmeticsurgery.co.uk/breast-enlargement.


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What was once named one of the safest cars on our roadways failed to return such great ratings in the most recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test.
According to CNN Money, the recent crash tests looked at over nearly 20 top vehicles. The test crashed the front-side bumper into a wall while traveling at 40 miles per hour. Of the vehicles, only about 10 got top marks.
There were two cars that earned "poor" marks. These were the Toyota Camry as well as the Toyota Prius v hybrid wagon. In this test, the front-driver tire was pushed back into the cab and right into the passenger compartment footwell. The steering wheel was also pushed back in -- right into where the driver would be sitting. It gets even worse. The side airbags didn't come out far enough to provide the needed protection for this kind of crash.
Our Costa Mesa accident attorneys understand how critical these crash test ratings can be. Many families in California will be looking at purchasing a new car in 2013. It's important that all consumers check out the latest safety ratings of potential vehicles by visiting SafeCar.gov. On this website, you can get all of the info you need. You can check the latest safety recalls, you can sign up for e-mail alerts and you can even check out a new guide for car-buying tips. This kind of information will help you to make sure that you've got one of the safest cars out there. It's a move that could wind up saving your life.
"Toyota engineers have a lot of work to do to match the performance of their competitors," said Adrian Lund with the IIHS.
What got "good" ratings?
-Suzuki Kizashi
-Honda Accord
Unfortunately, you're not going to be able to get the Kizashi here in the U.S. They recently pulled out of the U.S. market after some not so good sales marks. There were only 500 of them sold in November of 2011. That's in comparison to the more than 25,000 Accords and nearly 30,000 Camrys sold.
What got "acceptable" ratings?
-Subaru Legacy and Outback
-Volkswagen Passat
-Kia Optima
-Chrysler 200
What got "marginal" ratings?
-Chevrolet Malibu
-Volkswagen Jetta sedan
-Hyundai Sonata
A "marginal" rating is the second-worst rating that a vehicle can get in these crash tests. None of the vehicles tested in the last phase received Top Safety Pick Plus Award. The Prius and the Camry did however receive the Top Safety Pick designation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been setting the standard for vehicle safety, helping consumers find safer vehicles with its 5-Star Safety Ratings for more than 30 years. If you're looking to purchase a vehicle, there's an easy way to do it. Just check the Overall Rating. This makes potential vehicles simple to compare.
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About Conscious Style Guide
Conscious Style Guide's mission is to promote tools for thinking critically about the ways that conscious words, portrayals, framing, and representation can empower ourselves and one another in mass media and interpersonal communications.
The Conscious Style Guide website made its official debut in 2015 by sponsoring the American Copy Editors Society conference. The response has been tremendous. CSG has been featured by Zapier, Lucky Peach, Copyediting and Tracking Changes and promoted in dozens of articles. It has been adopted as an official reference by corporations such as MailChimp and 18F, a government agency.
The idea behind creating a style guide dedicated to conscious language unfolded during autumn 2011. Karen Yin, the writer/editor behind the popular AP vs. Chicago, wanted to feature work on kind, compassionate, mindful, empowering, respectful, and inclusive language in one place. Increasing access meant increasing awareness; increasing awareness meant increasing use.
Many of us—writers, editors, educators, students, to name a few—seek people terminology that is more accurate, logical, and reasonable but don't have the time or the will to comb through the Internet. Though many marginalized communities had published media guides, locating these was another story. And once you found one, it might not capture opposing perspectives. Conscious Style Guide will help you form and polish your rationale to make educated choices.
The point is to peel back the layers and invite you into the discussion. Conscious language is tipping because we are pushing.
What Is Conscious Language, Anyway?
Conscious language is the art of using words effectively in a specific context. Who is your audience? What tone and level of formality do you want? What are you trying to achieve? Some words are more apt than others.
The most important part of conscious language is the conscious part—our intention. Good writers consciously use disagreeable language to strike a dissonant tone. The goal is not to be inoffensive or politically correct (whatever that means), because even language intended to be inclusive and considerate is deeply offensive to many. If you're interested in conscious language, then know your intention, and evoke and provoke skillfully.
As with life, have fun with language.
Karen Yin
Founder, Conscious Style Guide
Winner of the 2017 Robinson Prize for furthering the craft of professional editing, Karen Yin is the creator of AP vs. Chicago, a guide for anyone who gives "a dollar sign, ampersand, exclamation point, and pound sign about style," and Conscious Style Guide, a reference site for inclusive, compassionate, and empowering language. A copywriter and editor for over two decades, Yin ran the editorial department at advertising agencies, where she performed quality control on campaigns for Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, Pixar, Universal, and Warner Bros., and now serves clients in mass media, education, and energy. She is the style columnist for Copyediting and has given presentations on LGBTQ terminology, sexist language, racist language, and androgyny. A fellow of the prestigious Lambda Literary Foundation, Yin is also an award-winning fiction writer as well as screenwriter and filmmaker.
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Steve Bien-Aimé
Assistant professor, Manship School of Mass Communication, Louisiana State University
Steve Bien-Aimé, PhD, is an assistant professor at Louisiana State University, where he teaches journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication. Prior to receiving his doctorate from the College of Communications at Penn State, Bien-Aimé worked as a copy editor at The News Journal in Delaware and The Baltimore Sun and served in a variety of functions at FOXSports.com in Los Angeles, departing as deputy NFL editor. His research interests include race and gender portrayals in news and sports media.
Henry Fuhrmann
Adjunct instructor, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Henry Fuhrmann, an adjunct instructor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, worked at the Los Angeles Times from 1990 to 2015. Before retiring as an assistant managing editor, he led the print and digital copy desks, chaired the standards and practices committee, and oversaw the editorial stylebook. He is a longtime local leader of the Asian American Journalists Association and serves as a member of the executive board of ACES: The Society for Editing.
Alice Y. Hom
Consultant, Hom Consulting
Alice Y. Hom, PhD, is a community builder invested in bridging diverse and overlapping communities to raise resources, nurture leaders, and build the capacity of organizations for social change. As a Soros Equality Fellow, Alice is working on a digital media project focused on historical and contemporary stories of intersectional activism by queer and trans people of color. She previously served as the director of the Queer Justice Fund at Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP). Governor Jerry Brown appointed Alice to the California Humanities board of directors in 2012, and she joined the Borealis Philanthropy board in 2015. Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed Alice to the Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women in 2017. She is the co-editor of award-winning anthology Q & A: Queer in Asian America and has published articles in various journals and anthologies. She holds a PhD in history from Claremont Graduate University, an MA in Asian American Studies from UCLA and a BA from Yale University.
Rick Kenney
Chair, Department of Communications, Augusta University
Rick Kenney, PhD, is a former journalist and now a journalism educator and media ethicist. He is chair of the Department of Communications at Augusta (Ga.) University. He writes about media discourse in news coverage of minorities and other marginalized people. He has published in academic journals and scholarly books about media representations of the Roma of Europe, Negro League baseball players, transnational communities, and LBGQTI persons. He also is a scholar of Japanese communication, culture, and philosophy.
Ingin Kim
Owner, Peri Coffee and Ninety Plus
Ingin Kim, owner and designer of EyePop Studio, is a veteran of the animation industry as artist and director. She is also founder of Peri Coffee, a micro specialty coffee roaster in Los Angeles, and owner of Ninety Plus, an internationally renowned producer of rare and exclusive specialty coffee with a mission to promote sustainable practices and preserve wildlife on its estates.
Terry Wolverton
Author, Poet, Teacher
Terry Wolverton is author of ten books of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, including Embers, a novel in poems, and Insurgent Muse: Life and Art at the Woman's Building. In addition, she has edited fourteen successful compilations, including (with Robert Drake) the Lambda Literary Award-winning His: Brilliant New Fiction by Gay Men and Hers: Brilliant New Fiction by Lesbians, volumes 1, 2, and 3. Terry has taught creative writing in community settings for over three decades; in 1997, she founded Writers at Work, a creative writing studio in Los Angeles, where she teaches fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also an associate faculty mentor for the MFA Writing Program at Antioch University Los Angeles.


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Kochi (Kerala), July 10 (ANI): The National Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (NMCE), the first online National Multi Commodity Exchange in India has recently revised its Membership fees structure, according to a release issued.
The revised membership fees structure shall be applicable from 1st August, 2010.
The fees for all the three categories viz., Trading Membership (tm), Trading Cum Clearing Membership (TCM), and Institutional Clearing Membership (ICM) have moved up.
The membership fee for the TCM at NMCE has been increased from Rs. 3.20 Lakhs to Rs. 7.25 Lakhs. The Membership for Trading Membership will now cost Rs. 85,000 which was earlier Rs. 60,000. Also the Membership fee for ICM has increased to Rs. 27.5 Lakhs from Rs. 23.0 Lakhs.
In addition to this, a new category called - Institutional Trading Cum Clearing.
Member (ITCM) is being introduced for which the Membership fee will be Rs. 15.5 Lakhs.
"NMCE has seen tremendous growth in the past few years and has developed as a stronger brand. This is reflected in the increase in Membership Pan- India, which is close to 400 now, also there is an increase in the number of active commodities in both the Agri and non-Agri segment.
Further the rise in turnover by 270 percent in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 over the last year has been significant" said Poonam Verma, Vice President Business Development.
TCM is a person/corporate who is admitted by the exchange as a member, conferring upon them a right to trade and clear through the Clearing House of the Exchange, as a Trading-Cum-Clearing.By Juhan Samuel(ANI)


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fROOTS MAGAZINE: Tim Chipping is smitten by a Californian songwriter with a country tinge.
fROOTS Magazine, Issue 381, March 2015
Lauren Shera
Tim Chipping is smitten by a Californian songwriter with a country tinge.
A few months ago someone I didn't know sent me a video of Lauren Shera's single Hell's Bells. Even before it had finished playing I'd bought her latest album Gold And Rust and set up this interview. But don't go getting any ideas; this almost never happens and most things I'm asked to listen to by strangers is a waste of ears. Lauren Shera is the exception. And I can't imagine a single person not being similarly smitten by her dateless Nashville-meets-LA heartache and yearning. Why did no one play it to me sooner?
"I grew up listening to Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell and really traditional folk music," begins Lauren on her second ever day in London, "so that's what inspired me the most."
We don't need our new favourite artists to like the same music as us. But it helps. Not that Lauren Shera sounds like either icon. "It makes me a little sad when people say, 'Oh you sound like Joni Mitchell!' Because I think it's only because I'm female with a guitar and I feel like they're not really reading into her music or mine if they're making a comparison that easily. I'd never want to try and emulate that sound. There are certain things that are just too good."
Instrumentally Gold And Rust could've been born any time between 1969 and now. But while the faultless weave of Rhodes, pedal steel and twang gives the record a warm familiarity, there's not a hint of pastiche.
"I know what I look for when I'm discovering new music is something that speaks to me from a traditional standpoint but that has a modern or unique stamp on it. It's important to try and make it your own. Whether that's through your lyrics or what you're writing about or the instrumentation that you choose…"
The word that came to us when we first heard Hell's Bells was 'bruised'.
"Oh I like that!"
But is it real or fictional bruising?
"On this record there are certainly some very personal songs. Hell's Bells is one of those. But then I also tried to do something that I've really not done much of which is storytelling – playing around with different narratives."
Lauren's bio states that she started writing songs at thirteen, and poetry before that. What was the thirteen-year-old Lauren Shera writing about?
"Well that was certainly bruised but it was madeup bruised. Like, what else are you going to write about when you're thirteen? But I read tons of books and I listened to a lot of music. I read Sylvia Plath and ee cummings, who is still my favourite. And I think that contributed. I remember I won an award when I was thirteen for a poem that I wrote about Kurt Cobain so it was heavy stuff that I was writing!"
Lauren's 2009 album Once I Was A Bird features a guest spot from former fRoots cover star Abigail Washburn, another important influence.
"She's amazing. I think I was about eighteen and I had just gotten my first banjo and was just making up how to play it. I saw her play a show that was just her and Ben Sollee on the cello and it was just magical. I feel like it was one of the defining musical moments of my life."
The most successfully audacious moment on Gold And Rust is a duet with Matthew Hegarty from the British band Matthew And The Atlas. The ghost of Johnny Cash looms large.
"That's so funny, I just came from a radio station and they said the same thing. His voice sounds like whisky would sound like to me if whisky was a sound – rich and deep and old."
Lauren recently moved from northern California to Nashville. For a songwriter that city must seem dauntingly crowded with guitars on backs?
"In a way yes. In other ways the musical community has been very welcoming and supportive. Everyone goes to each other's shows and it's not competitive at all."
The TV show lied to us!
"I've never seen the TV show. I don't ever want to see it."
Imagine Dallas but with country music. So where do you go from here, or there?
"Music feeds me emotionally; it makes me happy. And it's a means to see new places and meet new people. This right now is basically as much as I can ask for. I'm working very hard to build that, and you have to work really hard. You have to play as much as you can. And you just have to keep making yourself really vulnerable, which can be tiring and scary. So I have to believe that if you just do your thing and do it the best you can then you will attract people to you. That's the ideal."
And here we are.