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The Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) offers post-graduate supervision and placements to selected University students, in conjunction with University departments.
Each year a few students are chosen to participate in our research as part of their academic studies. These students undertake research on issues relating to priority areas:
Supervision is also offered in the 3 emerging priority areas of media, nutrition and genetic risk communication.
To be eligible students will be completing an Honours year in BA, BSc or Communication Studies, majoring in psychology, sociology or health sciences. Those completing a Master's Degree or PhD in these disciplines or in public health may also be considered.
Students wanting more information about thesis supervision or a placement at CBRC should contact the Faculty coordinator at their University.
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About this event
Essential Skills and Strategies is a comprehensive, two-day educational program to help familiarize new and up-and-coming grantmakers to the foundation world and the field of philanthropy. Developed by experts in the philanthropic sector, Essential Skills and Strategies is the field's standardized orientation for grantmakers. The curriculum is designed to provide new grantmakers with the knowledge, insight, skills and tools to be effective in their work. The workshop is interactive and discussion-oriented to provide attendees with the expertise needed to thrive in philanthropy.
During this two-day workshop, you will explore key topics such as:
- The History and Scope of Philanthropy
- Key Legal and Ethical Issues
- How to Make Sound Funding Decisions
- Communicating Funding Recommendations Internally and Externally
- Managing the Grants Portfolion and Grantee Relationships
- Strategies Beyond Grantmaking
- Balancing Personal and Professional Satisfaction and Excellence
Recent participants had this to say about ESS:
- "This training was just excellent. As a new staff member to a foundation, I learned from every topic. I so enjoyed meeting others in the field. And I am truly grateful for the binder....I know I will refer to it often. Thank you so much for a professional, well-organized training. So valuable."
- "Thank you - in honesty I learned much more than I expected to. I'd highly recommend this to anyone new to the field or needing a refresher."
- "I would love to have all our trustee attend this training."
- "I am so thankful that I was able to attend this conference. It was absolutely tops. As I was learning new things, what I already knew was being strengthen - no disconnects; gaps."
- "Thank you all for putting this great training on -I learned a lot and feel that I have a new foundation of knowledge to share with my colleagues!"
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of materials and additional learning resources. Breakfast and lunch are included. This course is limited to 20 individuals. We suggest registering early - our last two ESS workshops were sold out.
Eligibility: This course is for staff or trustees of private and public foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs and government or nonprofit grantmaking organizations.
Planning Your Travel
July is vacation season in Seattle - please book your hotel early to save. Philanthropy Northwest receives discounts at Hotel Andra. Other convenient hotels include: Hotel Five and the Warwick Hotel. Philanthropy Northwest is close to many major bus lines and is a few blocks from the Westlake Link Light Rail stop.
ESS has been endorsed by philanthropic groups and foundation staff around the country. The curriculum was initially developed by a volunteer leadership team that included representatives from the Council on Foundations, the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the Council of Michigan Foundations and Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania. Ongoing curriculum development has been generously supported by Philanthropy Northwest members and guided by regional foundation leaders, Philanthropy Northwest staff and The Giving Practice partners.
Please contact Kristen Holway at 206-267-9954 or email@example.com with any questions related to this workshop.

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10 Seasonal Foods to Benefit Eczema This is that magical time of year, where the cooler weather swarms in, we seek comfort in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, this can also be a tough time for those with skin conditions, (cough Read More
Bustle – 6 Best Comforters for Allergies
I've been on the lookout for a new eczema friendly comforter, as mine is the pits. After googling and reading various articles and recommendations, I came across this Bustle's post. Although this is dated from last year, they've created a Read More
5 Days of Thankfulness (Eczema Edition) – The Eczema Community
Growing up, the closest I'd come to meeting someone with eczema was staring at an awful picture in the dermatologist office, hanging on the wall. You know, not an actual person of course, but that graphic picture where they show Read More
5 Days of Thankfulness (Eczema Edition) Day 4 – Self Advocacy
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5 Days of Thankfulness (Eczema Edition) Day 3 – High Pain Tolerance
Ever take a shower where the water feels like acid burning your open sores? Or scratch your skin to the point of your pigmentation falling off? What about waking up in a pile of oozy pus, blood, and shredded skin? Read More


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Amazing Landscaping Bricks Home Depot
Landscaping bricks home depot – Traditional edging generally incorporates some type of brick or pavers. Red brick borders complement brick facades with the placement along the gardens in front of the house. Using the same style and brick color in different gardens along the landscape adds unity and professional finishing to your landscape. Consider the use of bricks in different ways in various gardens. Bricks can be placed in a stepping-stone-style edging; angled for a zig-zag design; or aligned end to end for a more sculpted look.
Landscaping bricks home depot comes in a variety of shades to match the exterior of your home. They differ from the traditional red bricks as the pieces fit together like a puzzle with the notches to stack. Brick landscaping are used to create stone retaining walls, but it is perfectly acceptable to use these blocks as borders. Landscaping bricks also work well when you want a higher garden level. You can easily add a few inches of soil and the already firmly placed bricks provide a sturdy edge to support the weight of the soil.
Create a fire pit using refractory bricks to add heat to your outdoor space. Fire pits provide places where people can meet outdoors in cold weather. The fire pit provides heat, but it can also be used to roast marshmallows or cook a meal outdoors. Use any size or landscaping bricks home depot of colors you choose to create a fire pit, or paint the brick with high heat resistant paint. You can create a fire pit that is round, square, rectangular or any shape you want.


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Temporarily Quiver-Less
I would totally recommend this restaurant!
After dinner we walked over to the theater and saw Wilderness Plots, 8 PM, a series of Indiana settlement stories set to music and sung by local musicians. It is based off of a collection of short stories covering the period of time spanning the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, by Scott Russell Sanders.
After leaving the theater (10 PM–I didn't know life existed outside of the home at this late hour), Starbucks was contemplated but the nearby stores were closed. After crossing over many indoor foot bridges, sauntering through quiet hotel lobbies, and weaving through a convention center, we arrived at our bustling destination of the Marriott Hotel, bid for and booked on Price Line. Upon walking into our room, I was greeted by a bouquet of calla lilies . . . the very flowers I carried in our wedding. I tell you that Hottie Husband of mine pays attention to detail.
Now these last pictures need a bit of an explanation . . . you see, the ONLY time our children get to jump on beds is when we stay at a hotel. So it is a pretty big deal to stay at a hotel in our family and be like George, the good little monkey. In honor of Mr. Smackdown and Mr. Me-Too, we took turns jumping on the bed.
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The Boston Experience
Hello friends being a Punjabi boy i m always ready to wander any city of world like other Punjabies. It was one of my greatest experience of my life to visit the Boston. I was with my two friends Navneet and Raman. We plan this city to visit because of its one of the most remarkable, diverse, and vibrant metropolitan areas in the world. We start our journey from Amritsar to Delhi by train. It was the August of 2009, we know that the August is the best month to visit the Boston. We reached in Delhi at 4pm and we take a hotel to relax because our flight was at night 2am. We go to hotel and take a breath to take a long journey to Boston.
At mid night 12am we take a cab from hotel to Indira Gandhi International airport. As we know that our flight time is 2am we reached in time at airport. Finally our long journey to Boston Start from Delhi airport. We reached in Boston at 7am according to the USA time zone. We take our luggage and hire a taxi to hotel. We relax there for a while and take bathe and had our breakfast. After breakfast we plan to wander the remarkable city Boston. Before leaving India we studied everything about the Boston and as we know about Boston we wander the city places one by one. The first place that we visited that was Freedom Trail. It was a walk of from the city of Boston to the history landmarks. If you don't have time for this walk even if you will spend more than 3 hours. Revolutionary landmarks. That was the awesome place we clicked here so many pics.
After visiting the Freedom Trail we had our lunch at a restaurant and plan to move to the next place. The next places that visited are Quincy Market & Fen way Park. We enjoy here a lot and take a bus to the hotel. We had our dinner and enjoy the TV show till midnight.
Next morning we got up at 8am and got fresh and had breakfast and again plan to discover the diverse city Boston. That day we take a bus not a cab and go to the Boston Public Garden which is located along Charles Street which is adjacent to Boston Common. Very much popular Swan Boats which were first invented in around 1877 by Robert Paget, returned to Boston Public Garden every spring. This business starts from mid of April till mid of September. The business is still operated by owner of the boats. When winter starts, the pond is open to ice skaters. After Enjoying much time, we go to the Museum of Science Boston's museums are one of the most attraction and are as good as any you will find in the world. There are more than 400 interactive exhibits. Virtual Fish Tank is one of them which is my favorite, an IMAX theater.
After visiting the places we enjoy our lunch at a restaurant and plan for the further place New England Aquarium. We Want to see penguins play and see smile of lions also. In New England Aquarium, Boston's perpetually is popular family attractions. Once you enter there, you will find yourself immersed in a watery world. You can wave your flippers( a shoe for swimming) at cavorting sea lions and can press your nose right up against the glass of the poisonous fish tank - if you dare. That was the cheerful experience we clicked there so many pics and enjoy here a lot.
Then we move to the next place that was the Boston Harbor Islands Want to hike, swim, explore the ruins of an old fort and camp out under the stars at a national park. Whether you believe it or not, but you can enjoy by doing all of these things without leaving the city of Boston. We visit Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation place to till 8pm and plan to enjoy the Nightlife in Boston thrives with its many theaters pubs, bars, and clubs. If you enjoy simply sitting cozy at a piano bar or lively night-on-the-town - whatever your like, this section will flash some light on Boston at night. That was the awesome night of my life.
Next morning we woke up late at 10am and get fresh and had our breakfast and decided to spent a wonderful lat day at Boston. First of all we went a museum which depicts of Natural history. Harvard is the most visited place as regard teens or adults are concerned. The place is popular for its scenic beauty and if we talk about museums , these museums are famous for its 15000+ specimens of dinosaurs, whale skeletons and the tiniest insects. These were the awesome place at one place. We take here many pics and make may pose, we enjoy here a lot.
After visiting these places we had our lunch but it was too late, it was 4pm when we had our lunch. After enjoying a show here we decide to a dinner at cruise . We enjoy our three hour dinner at cruise on Boston's famous harbor. Enjoy fine dining, award-winning wines, and entertainment perfectly suited to the evening. Sit and relax as we listen to the music or take a stroll on the decks of Boston's premier dining ship as the city floats on by. That was my first experience of dinner in cruise. After enjoying that wonderful dinner in cruise we back to the hotel and packed our bags to leave the remarkable city Boston in next morning. Next morning we had our break fast and hire a cab to the airport. We still remember that experience of the most remarkable, diverse, and vibrant metropolitan areas in the world The Boston.
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title: Darlinda, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Her Left Hand On Her Waist, Wearing Her Striped Shirt Wrapped Around Her Head
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00
I've been drawing some small heads and big hands on the models as of lately. This never used to be the case. I am usually so concerned with the face that my heads always end up being twice the size I intend for them to be. I think the recent changes are partially because the models stand on a raised platform and I sit right up close to time them and give them direction and that makes for some extreme angles. Also, I've been focusing more on drawing hands recently, something I always avoided. Hands are really tough for an artist that is not used to them. We tend to focus all our attention on faces. We toil to capture the expression and character in them and neglect the fact that the same can be achieved with drawings of hands.


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Tue, Mar 09, 2010
7 - Theistic Evolution and Other Accommodating Approaches - A Critique of Non-Literal Approaches to Genesis 1-11
Ever since Eve, in Genesis 3 questioned God's instructions, the revelation of Genesis has been under attack. In modern times these attacks have taken a variety of forms. Popular today is an attempt to accommodate the Genesis narratives with current scientific theories. My background is in both the sciences and biblical studies but I am convinced this is a huge mistake. Science changes with new data but sound exegesis of Scripture endures. ...
Series:2010 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
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text: Ballot initiatives to impose additional taxes on sugary drinks went undefeated on Election Day as four more local communities (3 in California) passed the initiatives. San Francisco, along with Albany and Oakland all passed sugary drink taxes, mimicking the first-in-the-nation soda tax enshrined in Berkeley back in 2014. These measures, each of which assess an additional local sales tax of 1 cent-per-ounce on sugary drinks, passed handily in all three communities with 71% in favor in Albany, and 62% approval in San Francisco and 61% in favor in Oakland. The fourth to win voter approval comes out of Boulder, Colorado where over 54% of voters were in favor of tacking a 2-cent-per-ounce excise tax onto beverage distributors. Although it wasn't on the ballot, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted yesterday to impose a soda tax across the county, which includes the city of Chicago. And lest you be led to believe that this tax is about childhood obesity as is often said, notice that this Chicago Tribune article with ample comments from various Cook County Commissioners never once mentioned childhood health! Expect to see other soda tax initiatives continually being floated across the country.


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What are Minors?
A major is the primary course of study completed in your bachelor's degree. A minor is a secondary area of study that can be in addition to a major, requires fewer credit hours to complete, and is a great way to utilize required general elective credit hours.
A minor can help fill in gaps of knowledge needed for a specific career as well as compliment your major to give you a competitive edge in a particular field. Minors do not have to be related to your online degree area of study.
A minor consists of 18 to 24-semester hours of specified courses in the discipline. At least six hours of courses to be included in the minor must be taken under Southern Wesleyan University faculty.
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The Idolatry of America
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The Acuity flag [arguable the largest in the world] located in Sheboygan, WI: before and after a recent storm. Promptly, a new flag was raised. The purpose of America was always to Glorify… Continue reading
A Hymn of Faith 17 Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food;… Continue reading
UC Berkeley History Professor's Open Letter Against BLM, Police Brutality and Cultural Orthodoxy Dear profs X, Y, Z I am one of your colleagues at the University of California, Berkeley. I… Continue reading
"WHO IS TO BLAME FOR THE RIOTS?" John MacArthur Sermon June 10, 2020
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To The Americans Who Are On Their Knees God's Providential Use of Nations
Dear Brother & Sisters in Christ: Pray, Kneel, Bow, Prostrate, Submit ONLY to YHWH, in the name of Jesus Only Jesus Can Heal The Pain of the Lost Sinner Only The God… Continue reading
ISRAEL REBORN AS A NATION: 1948 The Fig Tree Generation… Will See All These Things Come To Pass Before The End Of the Age "Thus says the Lord God of Israel, 'Like… Continue reading
Habakkuk's Complaint 2 How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at… Continue reading
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"…The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait… Continue reading
Thank God For Grace, though we don't deserve that either. Check your sensitivities and sensibilities at the door, because things are much worse than can be imagined. Beating Baby Hearts Baby Heads For… Continue reading
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I want to share a very interesting bible study on the Book of Revelation, taught by Mrs. Brenda Weltner, who has been a bible teacher for over 30 years. I recommend this Revelation… Continue reading
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My people perish for lack of knowledge." — Hosea 4:6 As believers in and followers of Jesus Christ, we are all literally living behind enemy lines. Without putting on the full armor… Continue reading
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I'm sure you girls have probably already noticed but Halloween is a biiiiig deal in our house. The kids are OBSESSED! Actually, Luca runs around in superhero outfits pretty much every day so it's basically a year-round thing for us 😉 To make October extra special for both him and Ava, I like to surprise them with a pair of festive PJs and comfy clothes so they feel like they get to celebrate all month long. I found some suuuper cute pieces to get your littles in the holiday spirit! (and bonus they're all pretty budget friendly too!)
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Debra L. Brucker, M.P.A., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 9, Issue 2, p 298–305 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.10.003 Background Prior research has suggested that young adults with disabilities face economic, health and social disadvantage. Food security, an area of disadvantage that can influence overall health, has not been fully explored for this population. Objective To examine […]Read More »»
Food security among young adults with disabilities in the United States: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey
Quality of life and independent living and working levels of farmers and ranchers with disabilities
Danielle M. Jackman, Ph.D., Robert J. Fetsch, Ph.D , Christina L. Collins, M.S. Disability and Health Journal April 2016, Volume 9, Issue 2 Published online: September 30, 2015 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.09.002 Background The status of farmers and ranchers with disabilities has been understudied. Understanding this population's quality of life (QOL) and independent living and working (ILW) levels […]Read More »»
Assessing stress in disability: Developing and piloting the Disability Related Stress Scale
Portions of this manuscript were presented at the 28th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, March 21-27, 2007 and at the 30th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada April 22-25, 2009. Paula C. Rhode, Ph.D.†, Katherine Froehlich-Grobe, Ph.D.‡, Jill R. Hockemeyer, […]Read More »»
Adult informal caregivers reporting financial burden in Hawaii, Kansas, and Washington: Results from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Claudia T. Kusano, M.P.H., Erin D. Bouldin, M.P.H., Lynda A. Anderson, Ph.D., Lisa C. McGuire, Ph.D., Florentina R. Salvail, M.Sc., Katrina Wynkoop Simmons, Ph.D., Elena M. Andresen, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 229–237, October 2011 Abstract Background Given the unpaid nature of the work, informal caregiving can create a financial […]Read More »»
Parenting aggravation and autism spectrum disorders: 2007 National Survey of Children's Health
Laura A. Schieve, Sheree L. Boulet, Michael D. Kogan, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, Coleen A. Boyle, Susanna N. Visser, Stephen J. Blumberg, Catherine Rice Disability and Health Journal Volume 4, Issue 3, Pages 143–152, July 2011 Abstract Background Studies suggest autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are associated with high parenting stress and aggravation. Research on specific risk factors […]Read More »»
Parenting aggravation and autism spectrum disorders: 2007 National Survey of Children's Health
Laura A. Schieve, Sheree L. Boulet, Michael D. Kogan, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, Coleen A. Boyle, Susanna N. Visser, Stephen J. Blumberg, Catherine Rice Background Studies suggest autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are associated with high parenting stress and aggravation. Research on specific risk factors is needed. Objective/Hypotheses To assess aggravation level among parents of children with and […]Read More »»
Relationship satisfaction, parenting stress, and depression in mothers of children with autism
Weitlauf AS, Vehorn AC, Taylor JL, Warren ZE. Vanderbilt University, USA. Autism. 2012 Sep 17. [Epub ahead of print] Mothers of children with autism report higher levels of depression than mothers of children with other developmental disabilities. We explored the relations between child characteristics of diagnostic severity and problem behaviors, parenting stress, relationship quality, and […]Read More »»
Disability, employment and stress regarding ability to pay for housing and healthy food
Smith DL. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri, 406 Lewis Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. Tel.: +1 573 882 8403; Fax: +1 573 884 2610; E-mail: email@example.com. Work. 2013 Jan 2. [Epub ahead of print] OBJECTIVE: To determine if disability is a significant factor in increasing the likelihood of experiencing stress regarding the ability […]Read More »»
Posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans and military personnel: epidemiology, screening, and case recognition
Gates MA, Holowka DW, Vasterling JJ, Keane TM, Marx BP, Rosen RC. Psychol Serv. 2012 Nov;9(4):361-82. doi: 10.1037/a0027649. Epub 2012 Mar 5. SOURCE: New England Research Institutes, Inc, Watertown, MA 02472, USA. email@example.com Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that affects 7-8% of the general U.S. population at some point during their lifetime; […]Read More »»
Subjective stress in male veterans with spinal cord injury.
We undertook a telephone survey to examine perceived stress among 165 veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) who received care from a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Measures included Perceived Stress Scale, Hassles Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Short-Form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Short-Form Interpersonal Support Evaluation List. […]Read More »»


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Barge Cottages group (sleeping up to 13)
These three cottages are part of a terrace that was formerly used to accommodate the barge horses and watermen who worked the River Nar. Renovated with modern interiors, the cottages offer river views and on-site fishing on the owner's riverbank and lake (license required). Tickets available (details given on booking) to fly fish the main river with a day pass. There is also direct access from the door to river walks.


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Back in 1958, Hudson's wife, Phyllis Gates, confronted the Hollywood legend about being gay, according to The Hollywood Reporter. That confrontation was secretly tape-recorded by Detective Fred Otash, a private eye who had dirt on everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Judy Garland. Gates had hired him to keep tabs on her husband.
"Rock, your great speed with me, sexually. Are you that fast with boys?" Gates asked Hudson, according to a transcript of the discussion obtained by THR from Otash's family.
"Well, it's a physical conjunction [sic]," he replied. "Boys don't fit. So, this is why it lasts longer."
It's also been alleged that Rock Hudson's wife at the time, Phyllis Gates, was a lesbian who was constantly trying to blackmail him. This is a fascinating article Fred Otash is mentioned here, too. It really does get into a few details you don't read about often, and mentions a list of close friends in Hudson's circles that were just as closeted as he was.
Outing Mrs. Rock Hudson: the obits after Phyllis Gates died in January omitted some important facts: Those who knew her say she was a lesbian who tried to blackmail her movie star husband Advocate, The, Feb 28, 2006 by Robert HoflerPhyllis Gates, the former Mrs. Rock Hudson, died January 4 at age 80, and the Los Angeles Times commemorated her passing with an astonishingly long, 1,000-word, half-page obit a week later. (Would Katie Holmes ever get so much ink?) To read that and other newspaper whitewashes of her memory, you would have to believe that Gates was a loving Brokeback Mountain wife who had been duped into marriage by Rock's equally gay agent, Henry Willson.
I doubt we'll ever know the complete truth, and I don't think that matters anyway. Rock Hudson was a victim of his time and he couldn't come out. But I think this line in the Huff Po article bothers me the most:
"He was basically a very romantic man. He was like a woman;
This comes from a biographer, Sarah Davidson, who went to the University of Douchebaggery where they obviously taught Gay Male Stereotypes 101.
Barry Eisler on .99 E-books
I post openly about the indie books I have out and how I price them. I've found a good deal of success in keeping the books priced at .99 for now. I've also mentioned I've been on the fence with the Amazon lending program because it makes it impossible for me to distribute the books for three months because Amazon makes me sign an exclusive to be in the program. I have a good readership at places like ARe and I like to accomodate them. But I will be releasing my next indie on Amazon, Internal Desires, and I will do the lending program for the first three months. I want to see how it works out, and I haven't done it for a while.
In this next article to which I'm linking below author Barry Eisler discusses his thoughts on e-book pricing, promotions, and .99 E-books. I thought it was interesting. I also think that what works for him might not work for me or another author. As I said, I'm always afraid of taking a hit by NOT releasing in places like ARe. But that's always been the case with anything like this. What I do think is important is that you try everything you can try to see what works for you. I really never have a set plan, and when I think I do and I try to repeat something it always turns out differently than it did the first time. I think the secret is to keep trying and to keep doing different things.
I've done a couple of free promos of individual titles through KDP Select, advertising the sales using BookBub and EbookBooster, and the results were good -- the #1 free spot for my first novel, A Clean Kill in Tokyo, and the #2 slot for my second, A Lonely Resurrection. I like the free promos because if things go well with the giveaway, the title in question tends to bounce back much higher in the paid store, with more visibility and more sales. Possible shortcomings of the free promos, though, are: (i) the people you're initially reaching are by definition a demographic that is motivated to download books for free, and that might therefore be less interested in buying them; and (ii) people who get books for free are probably less motivated to read them, meaning fewer new customers and less word of mouth. So I started wondering what would happen if I tried a 99-cent promo instead... and what would happen if instead of doing it for only one title, I did it for my entire backlist.
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Transparency and vulnerability in business is key.
2018 is my year of transparency and vulnerability.
Like I do every year, I set a theme for the year for myself and/or my business!
This theme is something that I really want to work on and explore.
In 2017 I set the theme of spirituality.
I've always been someone who was interested in things like meditation, discovering my higher self, tarot cards, psychic readings and all that kind of stuff.
My intention was to document the journey and share my experiences but once I started I realised this was more of a personal journey and one I needed to take for myself, by myself.
In saying that, I explored spiritual areas such as crystals, chakras, clairvoyance, tarot cards and discovered I had a love for numerology (even though I hate numbers in every other area of life lol).
Fast forward to 2018 and this year I am all about transparency and vulnerability. Really opening up and allowing all of me to be seen.
What I've come to realise is that the more vulnerable you are in your business, the more you empower and inspire other people to open up and talk about these things as well, and the more healing it is for you and everyone involved!
Business is a roller coaster, there are always ups and downs. By being open and vulnerable in my business and personal life I'm really hoping to make it OK for other people to talk about things openly and really start impacting their lives and the lives of others is a positive way.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A Bottle of Fine Wine? Really?
I wish I could remember things with the ease that I display in writing. Stories and facts that seem to flow so easily, only come because someone in my head is telling me what to say. In my real life, I have CRS! (Can't remember s**t)
Honestly, I never thought I would see the day that I've put all my pills into little containers marked by day. When you develop a daily routine, it's so hard to recall if you're remembering taking your medications from yesterday or if you actually did walk into the bathroom, open that medicine chest and ingest the pills.
I'm reaching many new "high points" in life.
One day my bladder was fine, the next day it wasn't. If I gave into the feeling I have constantly, I'd move my computer into the bathroom so I could just sit on the commode all day. I guess I really do need the Vesicare the doctor prescribed. I stopped taking it because I didn't believe him. Who's the idiot now?
Yep...I started it again yesterday. I honestly need to stop second guessing my doctor even though everything I've read lately tells me to question him. Let me be the first to tell you that you can't self-diagnose and expect to get good results simply from reading information on the web. I guess that's why Dr. Nachnani has a degree in medicine and I don't. :)
I love Reader's Digest, but then I think you know that because I quote them so often. You might want to pick one up and peruse the section on Emergency Rooms; it was quite interesting, and a little scary, but it imparts some words of wisdom you might want to know.
On the other hand, while trying to be more aware of "health issues" I'm questioning whether or not it's safe to eat in restaurants anymore. The article from "wait people" in last month's issue was disturbing to say the least, along with the call in on the Doctor's show this morning. Did you know that lemons, celery sticks, and other garnishes are kept in containers filled with water, and every person working there has dipped their hand into it all day long? Even after they've handed their tip money, cleaned tables, shuffled dirty utensils to the kitchen? Maybe we need germ exposure to keep safe.
I've eaten out all these years and done fine, except for at a buffet. I've crossed those off my list after riding with my husband in his truck for a few months, and viewing the people lined up in front of me during dinner. Most truck stops offer buffet for convenience. The day I watched the man in front of me blow his nose then pick up the same spoon I was expected to use, turned me off. Plus, as much as I respect truck drivers, the hygiene issue is a little iffy with most of them. My husband is the polar opposite, and I think it's because of all the baby powder he applies frequently. Slap him, and you'll cause a dust storm. *lol*
I've started out of this room at least four times to do something, but before I get to the door, I've forgotten what it was. It will come to be eventually, but what worries me most is that one day in the near future I'm going to leave my grandson standing in front of his school because I'm still home trying to recall what I've forgotten.
Since childhood, I've listened to this quote, "Life is like wine, it grows better with age." I'd like to meet the person who said that and have a deep discussion with them. In looking for the source, I found the true quote...and it makes much more sense:
"Life is like wine, the longer you take to enjoy it the more chance you've got of tasting vinegar."
Unfortunately, I cannot credit the "quotees" because I don't know who they are, but I can tell you that I've reached the VINEGAR STAGE.
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Oh Ginger that was hysterical! When I'm finished giggling, I'll have some sympathy for this new "vinegar" stage of your life.
Lots of affection
Em :)
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How to detect a credit card cloner at the gas pump
A couple months ago, a night shift employee with Bobby and Steve's Auto World in Bloomington watched out the window, unamused, as three sketchy dudes in a janky white van pulled up at a gas pump and started messing with it.
One man used an industry standard key to open up the pump. He took out the credit card machine and started to mess with the wiring inside, trying to install a credit card cloning device. When Bobby and Steve's security system triggered a shutdown of the pump, the men jumped back in the van and sped away before the clerk could stop them.
Brent Peterson, store leader of the Bloomington franchise, credits the same employee for dialing the cops as soon as he saw the white van return a couple nights later. Bloomington Police pulled up and caught the three men red-handed — a rare arrest for a crime often committed out of sight of cameras.
Later, cops raided their hotel room, finding gadgets they were using to clone credit cards that were swiped at gas pumps throughout the Twin Cities.
Turns out the three are originally from Kentucky, and were snooping around Minnesota as part of a road-trip crime spree.
Credit card skimming devices are descending on Minnesota. At first glance it's pretty much impossible to tell if a gas pump, ATM, or Red Box has been tampered with. From the outside, skimmers can camouflage easily with the rest of the machine, looking like another piece of hardware that's safe to slide a card into.
On the inside of the device is a noodley little cable that secretly records all your important numbers. They've been found in Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Bloomington, and Eagan. Cops and the state department of commerce are working around the clock now to inspect gas pumps and bind them with industrial-strength security tape that'll leave a "VOID" pattern if some nimble-fingered fraudster tries to peel it off.
But average folks can get a knack for spotting them too, especially if your local gas station doesn't have this fancy tape yet.
Sometimes, a sloppily installed skimming device posing as the lip of a credit card reader will have gobs of glue around it. It could wiggle and come off in your hand.
And since skimmers have to plant them on the fly, they'll usually only install one or two in a multiple-pump gas station. The one that looks bulkier than the others in any way, or has some sort of inessential additional appendage, is probably the one that's going to steal your identity.


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Knitting on the CVM Alpaca sweater continues. The front and back are done and one sleeve is about halfway knit. I did take a short break from knitting to seam the front and back together. The stitch pattern is a lace ribbing and I was a bit unsure of how it big it would block out.
The pieces were quickly blocked (i.e., the lace parts were not carefully blocked, thus the wonky holes below) and then seamed together.
Not only did everything fit together properly, but it is the intended size. Whew!


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1,400 Walgreens stores sold tobacco to minors, FDA says
The FDA is putting Walgreens "on notice" for allegedly selling tobacco products to minors at 1,397 of its stores.
The agency already is working to block some Walgreens locations from selling tobacco products to minors for 30 days as a result of repeat violations.
Walgreens is the top violator among pharmacies that sell tobacco products, according to the FDA. About 22 percent of the 6,350 stores it inspected caught employees illegally selling tobacco products to minors. In total, including repeat offenses, Walgreens had 1,800 violations for selling products to minors.
"I will be writing the corporate management of Walgreens and requesting a meeting with them to discuss whether there is a corporatewide issue related to their stores' noncompliance and put them on notice that the FDA is considering additional enforcement avenues to address their record of violative tobacco sales to youth," said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.
Walgreens told CNBC that it takes the matter "very seriously" and has taken a number of steps to address the agency's concerns.
More articles on pharmacy:
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4 big pharma CEOs agree to testify at February drug-pricing hearing
Walgreens pays nearly $2M to settle claims with MassHealth
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Yorkshire Cross Country Championships - Lightwater Valley. Results. Plenty of familiar names, representing their "other" clubs.
Ireland 2018.
There now seems to be a waiting list, for those who have missed off. It might well be worth getting in touch....
Well, it filled up fast, though no doubt a waiting list might help latecomers. Carshare wasn't going this time. And if this fills up fast, other races will be similar. Likely that team captains will be sending out reminders, but it's up to us as individuals to get the entry dates pencilled in, even if it means setting the alarm clock....
These maps will likely need a bit of fiddling around with, they should enlarge to something usable. the first map is the first part, from Spelga Dam. I've not marked CPs, etc. Please ask if any help is needed with travel, car hire or accommodation.
Moz's Birthday Run:-
YHA King of the Castle:- results.
For the many of us aiming for international selection, the 2018 international Championships, and their trials, are as follows:
World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships - 24 June 2018, Karpacz, Poland
Trials: 28th April 2018, Three Peaks Race
European Mountain Running Championships (Up & Down) - 1 July 2018, Skopjie, Macedonia
Trials: TBC
World Mountain Running Championships (Uphill) - 15 September 2018, Andorra
Trials: 5 August 2018, Keswick
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If you love creating traditions and fun activities for the Holidays then I know you will love these ideas. Valentines Day traditions that you can do with your kids that they will talk about all year long!
Growing up my mom was the best at making every and any holiday really special. Most of my memories from childhood center around a particular holiday and traditions that we did. I think I inherited my mom's gift for that because I love creating memories and starting new traditions for each Holiday; no matter how big or small. I've put all our favorite Valentine's Day traditions in one spot for you all! Pick one, two, or do them all.
Most of these I either do now with my own family or things that I grew up doing. A few are some random ideas that I would like to start. I hope you enjoy these ideas, and feel free to leave me a comment if you have a special Valentine's Day tradition that you do with your own family ♥ ♥
This is my very favorite one. This one can get a bit expensive but you can make it as cheap or pricey as you want.
You will need:
small gifts, candy, Valentine's Day type stuff for each child.
a big box, or individual gift bags for each child
(Growing up my mom would just use a laundry basket! So, anything will work 🙂 )
Fill the basket or bag with the gift items and candy. Put on the doorstep, ring doorbell and run away! Basically you doorbell ditch.
My kids talk about this all year long. When is cupid going to come? I always just do this sometime during the day on Valentine's Day; usually in the evening after dinner.
This is a fun way to countdown to Valentine's Day while teaching your kids kindness and to giver service.
You will need:
construction paper in red, pink, and white
craft sticks or popsicle sticks
a jar to put them in
heart conversation candies as a decorative base
I just found these things in my house, so the only things I had to buy were the candy hearts. Have each child, or you can do this as a family where everyone works together to do the act of love, write 14 things that they want to do to show love to another family member, friends, stranger, or classmate. Then each day the child picks one to do. Once you do all 14 acts of love it's Valentine's Day!
I found this cute heart cut-out thing at JoAnne's that I used. You could also just cut them yourself or use a stencil.
You will need:
some type of "mailbox" for each child
14 things to put in the mailbox
I buy those $4 mailboxes at Wal-Mart but I have also seen mailbox kits at Target, or just decorate a brown lunch bag with sparkles, hearts, color, etc.
Each day put a love note, small piece of candy, small toy, basically whatever you want into the mailbox. I like using the mailboxes because then I put the flag up when I have delivered it. So, they may come home from school and be excited to see the flag up, or first thing in the morning when they get out of bed.
This is also a good idea if your kids are older and they can put mail in each other's mailboxes.
HERE and HERE are some cute ideas for mail.
This is a fun and simple activity to do as a family night or even around the dinner table. Once a week we have a family night together and I always do this that night the week of Valentine's Day.
I found this really cute printable here or just make a list #1-10 on a piece of paper.
There are lots of different ways to do this one:
♥ have each kid fill one out for each of their siblings
♥ fill it out together for each person in the family
♥ go around and have each person say 1 thing about the specific person the chart is being filled out for, until you get to 10 things
♥ the parent fills these out for each child
You will need:
pieces of felt in various Valentine's Day colors
This game is just like musical chairs but instead you use a heart that has been cut out from a piece of felt. If you have 6 kids playing you will only need 5 hearts. If you have 4 kids playing you will need 3 hearts……
Place the hearts on the ground in a circle or other pattern, start some music and when the music stops everyone has to be standing on a heart. The person who is not, is out.
Something else I like to do with this is the person who's out for that round, everyone has to say something they like about that person. It adds a nice spin to the game and it's good for kids to learn to compliment and say nice things to other kids 🙂
** you can find the felt squares (same size as a piece of paper) at Wal-Mart or any craft store. They are really cheap, like .40 cents a piece **
Surprise the kids on Valentine's Day with a special breakfast!
Here are some ideas for a special breakfast:
♥ Cold cereal with pink milk. If you're not afraid of dye, drop a few drops of red dye into the milk to make a pink color. The kids love this one!
♥ Make pancakes in the shape of the letter "I" and heart (use a cookie cutter) and a "U". Here is a cute picture to illustrate—- > they did the cooked egg in the heart shape, that is another option.
♥ Toads in a hole (Valentine's Day edition). Toast a piece of bread in butter in a skillet. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut a heart in the middle of the bread and then crack and egg in it. Cook and then flip over to let cook on other side. Butter both sides of bread. Here is a picture.
♥ Pink smoothie (milk + strawberry yogurt + banana + frozen strawberries)
Surprise the kids with a "heart attack" on their bedroom door.
Cut out heart shapes from construction paper and tape the hearts on their bedroom door.
These are great for a classroom party at school, a party at the house with friends and/or family, or just a fun activity to do on Valentine's Day. I posted these yesterday so go HERE to check out the fun games!
This is my kids' favorite one! They have asked for an entire year when we can "do another fancy restaurant." 🙂
For this I go to Wal-Mart and buy some decorations. They have plastic table covers, paper plates, napkins, and cups in really fun heart patterns, and the best part is that they are only .97 cents!
Set the table nicely with the table cover, the paper plate settings, and then I will usually buy a bouquet of flowers for a centerpiece.
Make a menu. I do this by simply typing out a menu on the computer and then I print it off and place the menu on top of the plate. Just have fun with this. I am the chef and my husband is usually the waiter and it's a really fun time. Put things on the menu that you know your kids like. Now is not the time to put green beans on the menu and force them to eat 🙂 You can also make up cute, fun names for the food. I just use a word document to type mine out. The hardest part about this is obviously making that much food….. but, I figure once a year I can handle it. Or, even order the food out. There really is no wrong way you can do this. The kids will LOVE this no matter what.
Here is the place settings I use. I spent like $6 for all this stuff, and it adds a decorative feel to the restaurant.
Make sugar cookies in the shape of a heart, sugar cookie bars, and/or brownies. I make a pan of brownies (these are our favorite) and then once the brownies have cooled I use a heart-shaped cookie cutter and cut into the pan of brownies. You end up with brownie hearts.
Have your tray of cookies and brownies and then set up a dessert bar with all sorts of decorations; candy hearts, Hershey kisses, different colored frosting, sprinkles, m&m's, etc.
This is a fun one with a crowd. Everyone can make their own desert and the kids always love this because they can decorate their own with lots of candy.
I hope you can find something you love from this list. I'll be honest and tell you that I don't do all of these every year. I'm no super mom! We do the secret cupid and the fancy restaurant every year for sure. I could never forget those. Pick a few of them and try it out. Or, if you have some other fun Valentine's Day traditions leave me a comment and tell me. I would love to hear about them 🙂
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Are you familiar with the belief that there are multiple people on this earth who have strikingly similar faces? If you aren't familiar with the concept or believe that it isn't true, read on. And if you believe that it is true, then you'll definitely like what we have to say. You must have seen the look alikes of actors performing at comic shows or local events, right? But how often do we see a close double of an actress? Quite rarely we'd say! What if we tell you that there's a South Indian actress who looks, surprisingly, a lot like our very own Deepika Padukone?
Deepika Padukone is one of the top rated actresses in Bollywood today. Her acting skills has earned her a huge fan following all over the world. The 32-year-old actress's latest movie, Padmaavat was a huge hit.
Here are a few pictures of the stunning actress:
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Two out of the five pictures are not of Deepika Padukone. Yes, picture three and five are not of Deepika's. In fact, they are of the South Indian actress Amala Paul who bears a striking resemblance to Deepika Padukone. Jealous?! One ought to be!
Amala Paul, born on October 26, 1991, in Aluva region of Kerala, India, has an uncanny resemblance to Padukone. Amala, a known face in South, has been working in the South Indian film industry since 2009. Some of her noted works include movies like 'Mynaa' and 'Neelathamara' in Malayalam, and the Tamil film 'Veerasekaran'.
Have a look at a post Amala made, where she looks just like the B-town actress.
Still can't believe how similar they look? Here are a few more pictures that show how evident the resemblance between Deepika Padukone and Amala Paul really is:
They say sometimes pictures speak louder than words! Well, these pictures do speak volumes about our two actresses and their similarities. What do you think?


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The production of toilet paper accounts for 15% of deforestation worldwide. How is this possible? Because over half the toilet paper we consume is non-recycled toilet paper from natural forests, plantations and tree farms supply. More and more forests are destroyed just for us to wipe our buts. Plus, the trend to want 'super white' toilet paper required over 67 billion gallons of bleaching annually. This chloride ends up polluting our waterways. That's why we support sustainable toilet paper.MaterialsUnique production process with the lowest environmental impact in the world. Feels comfortable and soft. Mokka: Unbleached. 100% recycled: made of old paper and used cardboard. Biodegradable. White: Sustainably bleached (chlorine-free). 100% recycled paper. Biodegradable.
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By Kadrie Koroma
A Seven-man delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation 1, Madam Madina Rahman have returned home after attending the Meeting of Experts of the Fourth Conference of African Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration from 4-8 December 2017 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The theme for the meeting was "Accelerating a coordinated improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics for implementation and monitoring of the development agenda in Africa: Review of progress and the way forward".
Deputy Health Minister 1, Madam Madina Rahman
The Meeting was attended by representatives from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, the Comoros, Congo, Cote d' Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, the Niger, Nigeria, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, the Sudan, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Sierra Leone delegation (centre) Deputy Health Minister 1, Madam Madina Rahman
The meeting was jointly organized by the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB). Also at the meeting was the United Nations (Statistics Division), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank among others.
During the opening session, the representative of the African Development Bank said a functional Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system was vital for monitoring the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Agenda 2063 and the five priorities of the African Development Bank, known as the "High Fives".
The representative of the Economic Commission for Africa highlighted the significant improvement of CRVS systems in African over the past seven years, stating that several critical resolutions and recommendations were passed during previous CRVS conference to strengthen and accelerate CRVS system in the region.
The representative said the region had moved from isolated and project-based efforts to a more coordinated and holistic programmatic approach under the African Programme on Accelerated Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (APAI-CRVS).
The representative of the African Union Commission (AUC) welcomed participants on behalf of the Chairperson of the AUC, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, saying that the fourth conference was organized as a follow-up to the previous conferences, to exchange views, share experiences and best practices and identify challenges in the area of CRVS in Africa.
She said the Heads of State and Government had prioritized the improvement of CRVS on the continent and institutionalized the Ministerial Conference in 2012 and declared 2017-2026 the decade for repositioning CRVS in Africa. The representative assured the meeting that the AUC would continue to support member states in the production of reliable, harmonized and timely data through the implementation of the revised Strategy for Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSAII), and called on all to collaborate in order to realize the common vision of a united, integrated and prosperous Africa.
As part of the meeting, election was conducted and participants elected the following countries to constitute its Bureau on the basis of rotational regional representation including Mauritania, North Africa as Chair, Zambia, Southern Africa as First Vice Chair, Sudan, East Africa as Second Vice Chair, Gabon, Central Africa as Third Vice Chair and Cote d' Ivoire, West Africa as Rapporteur.
During the session, questions and exercise to answer on how can cross-sectoral collaboration helps improve civil registration, particularly the birth, death and cause of death registration, but with the dynamic Sierra Leone Deputy Minister of Health and team, they were able to answer all questions and exercise.
Highlight of the meeting include presentations on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics for monitoring the progress made in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2036, Civil Registration and the health and development Agenda, Civil Registration and Vital Statistics and the demographic dividend, Birth Registration as an opportunity to integrate Civil Registration and identity management systems, parallel session, panel discussions and recommendations for the way forward formed part of the meeting.


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The Frontier Plus: a next-generation portable woodburning stove.
The ultimate outdoor stove, the Frontier Plus is a portable log burning stove that can be fitted in tents, tiny homes, teepees and cabins or used outside on your deck for adventurous outdoor cooking.
Five flue pieces and the spark arrestor included!
We also sell The Frontier Plus Carry Bag.
The Frontier Plus has a whole host of upgraded features from the previous model that makes using it and cooking on it easy, fun and efficient. Perfect for hardened adventurers and those who've never used a stove before, the Frontier Plus makes any camping or outdoor adventure a whole lot more fun.
All you'll need to install the Frontier Plus in your tent or shed is a flashing kit. We would recommend always using a carbon monoxide alarm with your stove for extra peace of mind.
Size 60 x 37 x 37 cm
Weight 17kg
Fuel Wood, Eco fuel
Material Steel, glass, European oak
Total height (legs extended) 278cm
Total height (legs shortened) 270cm
Height of top plate from floor (legs extended) 48cm
Height of top plate from floor (legs shortened) 40cm
Material thickness 2.5mm top plate, 2mm body
* This stove has been slightly reduced in price as it was used as a display model for a few days at a show. There is no damage to note and it has not been used with a lit fire but might have the odd gentle scuff mark from being taken in and out of its box.


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The Estate is conveniently located 5km from Kitengela town and only 300 meters off the Namanga highway in acacia area, exit to the right heading from Kitengela, Directly opposite Masai flowers. The neighborhood is fully developed and set for immediate settlement. The estate is suitable for Prime Residential and commercial developments. Sizes are 1/8 acre. Neighborhood New World Gardens, Maasai Flowers, Newlight Senior Girls School, Galaxy Resort Kitengela, Kitengela International School, Acacia Crest Academy, The Orchard School Kitengela, Kaputei Safariland Hotel, Yukos shopping center, The East African University, Gladphil School. Boys Boarding Secondary School, Kimalat Shopping center, Gladphil Boys Boarding Secondary School, churches etc. Value Additions Stone perimeter wall, electricity, water and ready individual title deeds.
- Country: Kenya
- Province / State: Nairobi
- City / Town: Kitengela
- Property ID 3453
- Price Ksh.2,395,000
- Property Type Land
- Property status For Sale
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Listening to Wes Fryer's Podcast 218, I learned that VoiceThread is coming out with a special site for K-12 education. It will be restricted to K-12 teachers, students and administrators, providing a more secure environment for teachers and students. According to the podcast, it was to be up and running today, but when I checked tonight, the notice said they were running late and it would be up and running on January 22.
I love VoiceThread, even though I don't use it much, but I think this new site will make it even more useful for K-12 teachers.
(Cross posted at Moving Along)
Friday, January 18, 2008
VoiceThread for K-12 Education
Posted by Nancy A. McKeand at 11:18 PM
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- Anonymous said...
I am collecting examples of how educators are using Voicethread in their classroom or for professional development on a wiki at: http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/
My plan is to share these examples with other technology teachers who provide professional development in their schools.
Feel free to add your own examples or links to resources. Thanks in advance,
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Antietam Eye Associates combats 'the fog' dilemma of wearing a mask with glasses
After considerable institutional hemming and hawing, the CDC now recommends people wear face masks in public. A mask should be worn whenever you cannot be more than six feet apart from people. Dr. Tania Elliot National spokesperson, American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology According to Business Insider, it's important to keep cloth masks clean through careful cleaning. Cloth masks may be machine washed. Use hot water and a heavy-duty laundry detergent, such as Persil or Tide. If a household member is sick or has a compromised immune system, consider adding a disinfectant to the wash cycle. Dry on the highest heat cycle in an automatic dryer, or on a drying rack in direct sunlight. Store in a covered container until you need one. Wochit
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tom Wolf mandated the wearing of face masks in public places.
While the masks are worn to protect public health, they can pose a problem for those who wear eyeglasses and sunglasses.
"With the mask and glasses on, they fog up quickly, and with the microscopes and other lenses we use in the office it is virtually impossible to see with the fog," said Dr. Jerzy Kornilow of Antietam Eye Associates in Waynesboro.
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Kornilow and Dr. Alison Ridenour have seen and dealt with the fogging problem firsthand.
"Fogging on the lenses occurs because the vapor from our breath reaches the glass surface that is a different temperature," Kornilow said. "This can become a safety problem because approximately two out of three people wear some sort of eyewear, and it can be a safety hazard when you are walking or carrying heavy items or caring for patients as first responders and cannot see through the glasses."
To fix the fogging problem, Kornilow said the key is to decrease the surface tension of the lens.
"Many lenses today have an anti-reflective coating that helps with glare and computer screens, however, that coating increases the surface tension of the lens and promotes fogging. Lenses that have an anti-reflective coating may be damaged by some products that inhibit fogging," he said.
"We have been adding a surfactant — a substance which tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved — to some of the anti-fog solution, Clarity Defog It, a product used by the military."
Kornilow said the solution is not the only fix.
"If COVID-19 is going to stay around for a while, then this is something that people should know is available to them," he said. "There are other products available, such as Fog Tech-Dx and Opti Fog, which is a coating that is applied to the lenses at the factory, as well as some homemade remedies, including shaving cream and potatoes.
"The problem with the latter two is, for these products to be effective, there has to be a film left on the surface of the lens which will inhibit clear vision."
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In addition to the anti-fog solution, Kornilow offered a few tips to assist in limiting fogging on your glasses.
"Place the mask high up on the bridge of your nose and bend the metal band if the face mask has it to fit around your nose to seal the mask. You can also put a little strip of athletic tape around the top edges to help create a better seal," he said.
In the spirit of giving back to those on the front lines, Kornilow and his team at Antietam Eye Associates are donating bottles of the solution to health care workers and law-enforcement personnel.
"We will either meet you at the door or provide curbside delivery," he said. "We're excited to get this out to the health care community and the community at large."
John Irwin is a Gannett reporter based in Waynesboro.


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Manchester, England, is oft-overlooked by U.S. travelers, but it shouldn't be. With soaring fees at London Heathrow Airport, getting to England has become pricey. Manchester, however, offers an inexpensive alternative for arriving into Great Britain, and its central location makes for convenient trips to Scotland, Wales and the Lake District.
Manchester carries some cache as well. Home to the famed Manchester United and Manchester City football teams, and birthplace to "Clockwork Orange" author Anthony Burgess, this city provides for sports fans and bibliophiles alike.
Exploring Manchester by foot is a great way to see the city, including meandering down side streets, discovering local watering holes and viewing modern architecture juxtaposed with older monuments. Vibrant graffiti art decorates the city, and hidden attractions, such as the John Rylands Library or Godlee Observatory, are magical.
Manchester also has a deep music history, as it served as the breeding ground for Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, The Stone Roses and countless others. Visitors can take a walking tour to visit legendary New Wave locales, or dance and drink the night away to similar sounds in the Northern Quarter district, filled with everything from dive bars to ultra-chic restaurants.
What follows are some of the city's top attractions, day or night, plus hotels to recharge and do it all over again. Manchester is an emerging, friendly, fast-paced city. Consider dancing to its colorful New Wave beat.
Godlee ObservatoryGodlee Observatory is a somewhat secret spot in the Sackville Street Building at the University of Manchester. This stellar stargazing place is where guests can attend Manchester Astronomical Society's weekly Thursday night meetings. Groups are welcome with advance booking.
John Rylands LibraryA working research library, with significant books and manuscripts, Rylands is considered to be one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. The neo-Gothic architecture impresses, as do the sleek, modern additions, such as a glass-lined staircase leading up to the exhibits. With art shows, afternoon tea and a well-curated gift shop all on site, Rylands is a wonderful way to experience both historical and contemporary culture.
Manchester Craft & Design CentrePreviously a glass-roofed Victorian fish market, this building is now home to 30 resident artists and craft makers who sell their handmade work. Manchester Craft & Design Centre has award-winning artists, groovy exhibitions, events and workshops and a cafe with homemade food.
National Football MuseumOpen daily with free admission, this museum dedicated to all things soccer is great for families, fanatics or simply those curious about the world's most popular sport. The museum has tours, interactive experiences, plenty of memorabilia and history, a cafe and, of course, a gift shop to bring home mementos from your favorite Premier League team.
Manchester Music ToursManchester Music Tours, led by drummer Craig Gill of cult favorite Inspiral Carpets, is a No. 1 hit. The various tours cover the formative hangouts of Joy Division, Oasis, The Smiths and more. He takes New Wave, post-punk and Britpop fans to all the pivotal hot spots and shares first-person backstage stories, too.
New Manchester Walks For another type of themed walking tour, go to New Manchester Walks for an inexpensive romp around town. Choose from art and architecture to history and politics, plus everything in between. Feeling offbeat? Try the Weird and Wonderful category that has Eccentric Manchester and Spies and Spooks as options.
The AlchemistThe Alchemist is a design maven's dream with swanky fixtures and a wide-open vibe, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that twinkle with lights. The menu is eclectic with Japanese ramen noodles next to chili and rice with nachos, but the Sunday Roasts — featuring honey-glazed chicken or topside of beef — are the hot ticket, served until they run out. Try taking one of their many mixology classes to meet local cocktail connoisseurs.
Beef & Pudding Pub classics and dishes with a twist, this industrial-chic restaurant offers tempura monkfish cheeks with tandoori mayo alongside a proper pub pate. Its Express Menu is just the thing for eager sightseers, as everything is served in 15 minutes to get diners back out on the street quickly.
Katsouris Deli This local deli is part culinary shop and part deli. Hot comfort food is served in large inexpensive portions, and the sandwich menu is extensive. Grab a bottle of wine for later or sit down and enjoy a steak sandwich, all while rubbing elbows with tattooed musicians and business professionals.
The Old Wellington Part of the Nicholson's collection of distinguished British pubs, The Old Wellington has award-winning ales and hearty, yet refined, pub food. The Gloucester Old Spot sausages and mash are the pregame meal for excited Manchester City fans off to watch the big match.
The Northern Quarter in Manchester is a buzzing, compact area filled with cafes, pubs, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Inspired by the art district, these funky, popular hangouts make for a festive night out.
It's easy to get around on your own, so start the night at Teacup Kitchen for a "cuppa" and a slice of its famed carrot and coconut cake. After the sugar high kicks in, go to Marble Beers for a pint of cask ale or one of the 60 imported brews, and then play chess or backgammon with the local hipsters.
If cocktails are calling, there is no shortage of exciting options. Apotheca Bar serves great concoctions in an antique pharmacy setting. Its downstairs bar links to Dough Pizza Kitchen through an underground tunnel.
Nearby, NoHo bar caters to a younger scene — its street art and resident DJs keep the atmosphere edgy. For a retro 80s throwback, Dry Bar is the place to go. Opened by Factory Records and New Order, this bar epitomizes Manchester's revolutionary New Wave music scene.
End the night at Odd Bar, where dancing occurs spontaneously set to a wide range of tunes, or hunker down at Black Dog Ballroom for a game of pool, late-night eats and some serious people-watching.
ABode ManchesterManchester might never sleep, but people do. ABode Manchester is a sleek hotel built in a converted warehouse. Literature is a big theme, with books or images of books greeting guests throughout. Art by David Hockney and Yoko Ono hang on the walls, and Michael Caines Restaurant and Champagne Bar, located on the lower level, tempts both visitors and regulars.
The MidlandThe Midland was opened by Midland Railway in 1903 and was the meeting place of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce of Rolls-Royce automobiles. A spa, a pool, a squash court and an on-site French restaurant all help to make this property a top choice.


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AeroVironment Receives $4.3 Million Award and $7.1 Million Option for Switchblade Tactical Missile System Support Services
December 04, 2014
AeroVironment Receives $4.3 Million Award and $7.1 Million Option for Switchblade Tactical Missile System Support Services
- Award increased funded contract value to $63.8 million
- Switchblade systems continue to protect American forces
MONROVIA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2014 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced the receipt of a $4.3 million cost plus fixed fee award and $7.1 million option on September 25, 2014 for Switchblade® tactical missile system support services from the United States Army Close Combat Weapons Systems office. The award increased the funded value of an existing contract for Switchblade tactical missile systems to $63.8 million. In addition, options totaling $38.3M increased the total contract ceiling to $102.1 million.
The award and option provided for the continuation of services to support American forces through training, refurbishments and project management support.
"Switchblade is a game changing capability that continues to protect American troops and give them major advantages on the battlefield," said Roy Minson, AeroVironment senior vice president and general manager of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment. "Switchblade enables our forces to work within the rules of engagement to neutralize lethal threats through its unique portability, precision, rapid deployment and collateral damage avoidance capabilities."
"Wherever our troops operate, they deserve to be equipped with the most effective, practical tools that protect and empower them. Switchblade has proven itself up to the task," he added.
ATK is a key contributor supporting AeroVironment on the Switchblade program. ATK is an aerospace, defense and outdoor sports and recreation company with operations in 21 states, Puerto Rico and internationally.
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AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government and commercial customers. For more information visit www.avinc.com.
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Use this recipe to make your favorite chocolate sandwich cookies at home.
How to Make It
Make cookies: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on low speed, beat together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and butter until crumbly. Add egg white and 1 Tbsp. water; beat until blended.
Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into an 8 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 2 hours.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Cut each log into 48 slices (about 1/8 inch thick). Place on lined sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake until cookies are set, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets once. Let cookies cool on sheets on wire racks for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make filling: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together shortening and butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla.
Spread 1 1/2 tsp. filling onto flat side of 48 cookies; top with remaining 48 cookies, flat side down.
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Also appeared in: All You, August, 2015