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The launch of a new tool that allows people to self-assess their fracture risk could help the problem of undertreatment in osteoporosis, say endocrinologists.
The "Know Your Bones" online tool was launched by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Osteoporosis Australia this week.
The tool assesses bone fracture risk by taking into account age, gender, weight, history of fracture, bone mineral density, history of falls and lifestyle factors within the past 12 months.
For those over the age of 50, the risk of fracture is assessed over a 5 or 10 year period. Results are collated into a report that can be taken to a GP for further discussion.
Endocrinologist Professor Peter Ebeling, medical director of Osteoporosis Australia, says the tool is a useful supplement to the Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator, which is commonly used by GPs to assess fracture risk.
"It contains more clinical risk factors than the Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator but uses the same data to estimate fracture risk in a user-friendly way," he says.
The tool empowers patients by allowing them to be aware of risk factors that they can already change to avoid their risk of developing osteoporosis, says Prof Ebeling.
Professor Jacqueline Center, who heads the Bone Biology Division at the Garvan Institute, says the tool allows time-poor doctors to assess fracture risk more efficiently and better direct patients to appropriate treatment.
Unlike other fracture risk tools, Know Your Bones takes into account co-existing conditions that can increase the risk of osteoporosis, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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New Delhi, India - The World Coal Association (WCA) has urged India to work towards deployment of cleaner coal, at its conference in New Delhi held on Tuesday. The global industry association for coal has said that in order to support a sustainable development of the resource, the world's third largest energy consumer, India, will require financial, technological and other support internationally.
Opening the conference titled 'Sustainable Energy Development: Opportunities and Innovation for Indian Coal', Benjamin Sporton, Chief Executive, WCA, said: "We are excited to be in India and have come here to observe and take back key insights. As an international organization, we can support the sustainable development of India's coal, mining and power sectors in partnership with Coal India, NTPC, and other public and private enterprises. As India is going to rely on coal to power up its economy in the decades to come, I think it is important to look for ways to mine coal in a sustainable, efficient and safe manner, as well as look for ways to utilize it through modern high-efficiency, low-emission (HELE) power generation technologies to reduce emissions. For the international coal community, India is of high strategic importance and therefore, WCA has decided to convene its annual board meeting in New Delhi, this year."
Present on the occasion, Anil Swarup, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India said: "We have to identify ways in which clean coal can be quickly introduced in India. The concern is that with the increase in coal production as per our plans, we have to think in terms of how cleaner coal could also be provided. Thereby, on the one hand, there will be increased production and, on the other, we will see how this does not damage the environment."
According to the guidance given by the International Energy Agency (IEA), by 2040, India's energy consumption will surpass that of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Europe, and would be rapidly approaching that of the US. Like other countries before it, the country's economic growth will be still largely powered by coal. Presently, over 40% of India's total primary energy and over 70% of generated electricity demand are met by coal. The country presently has nearly 205 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired electricity generation capacity, which will soon be further augmented by another 113 GW.
To this effect, Benjamin Sporton said, "Given the continued reliance on coal, it is important to make sure that we are using modern HELE power plants with super critical and ultra-super technology that can significantly help reduce carbon dioxide emissions up to 35%. Another important aspect to this technology is that it reduces emissions of other things that cause concerns about clean air such as particulate matter, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide."
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Muslim Brotherhood rallies in Cairo after night of violence
Dec. 6 - Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood rally in Cairo after clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Mursi overnight, as the army deploys in the city. Sarah Sheffer reports.
Supporters of Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi and the Muslim Brotherhood run chanting through the streets in Cairo on Thursday morning after overnight clashes. They're among tens of thousands from the Islamist party who are heeding a call to mass at the presidential palace to counter an opposition sit-in. Meanwhile, Egyptian army tanks deployed outside the presidential palace in what Egypt's state news agency said was a measure to secure the palace. Clashes outside the palace overnight killed at least five people and wounded 350. The violence started after pro-Mursi groups came to disperse the sit-in on Wednesday evening, soon after the area became a chaotic battleground between the president's Islamist backers and their opponents. Mursi's opposition is angered by a November 22 decree in which he put his decisions above any judicial challenge. Others yet are calling upon the government to cancel a referendum next week on a controversial draft constitution, thought to be unrepresentative of the plurality of Egyptian society. Hundreds of Mursi supporters were still in the area on Thursday morning holding several men in the street they refer to as "thugs". Some of the men were wounded. Opposition groups called for more protests at the palace later on Thursday, setting the stage for further confrontation.


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Know your stone types
The classic stone for interiors. Often light in colour, but with colours that can range from grey to black, limestone always has interesting shell and fossil patterns. Limestone is versatile and durable. It ages beautifully and only requires a little cleaning and treatment to ensure that it lasts for generations.
Sandstone is a little less hard than limestone and other stones, but it has been used historically for major buildings such as cathedrals, as well as for ornamental stone such as fountains and statues because it is easy to carve. It is a sedimentary rock, and like sand may be any colour, but is usually tan, brown, pale pink or red, or even white or black.
Slate makes wonderful, characterful floors – with metallic colouring and natural undulations. It is very hardwearing and, because of its darker colouring, less demanding in terms of maintenance than many stones.
The natural surface-pits in travertine stone are usually filled with grout, leaving the stone with an aged look of instant character, or with special resins for a more sleek appearance. One feature of travertine is that small holes will appear in the surface from time to time – this is nothing to be unduly concerned about as these holes can simply be filled with a little grout.
Travertine is easy to care for but is a better choice of product for areas which are not so heavily used. Travertine is closely associated with Italian architecture and design.
Marble is an exceptionally hard stone, though it is essentially a limestone, characterised by swirls and veins (which result from mineral impurities such as iron oxides, clay or sand) and by a wide variety of colours – white through to black, including pink, gold, green and grey.
From the Italian meaning 'baked earth', terracotta is made from clay. It is generally a deep crimson colour with a rustic, glazed finish and is reminiscent of Mediterranean floors and roofs.
Cement tiles differ from ceramic tiles in that the pattern or figure on the surface is a product of different colours of clay, rather than a glazed application – this is called the encaustic technique where pattern is inlaid into the body of the tile, so that the design and colour remain, even as the tile wears. Cement tiles will age naturally and develop their own patina with time, like natural stones. Cement tiles are suitable for domestic and commercial use floors and walls.
The same technique is used as encaustic tiles (see above), but ground marble chips are added to the top layer to add extra durability and visual effect.
Ceramic tiles are generally made from a clay mixture that is fired at a high temperature. These tiles are then glazed with a base colour then over-printed or hand painted with a pattern. Glazed ceramic is suitable for domestic floors (where specified) and walls.
Full-bodied porcelain is consistent in composition. There is no glazing – so any pattern or colour runs through the entire thickness of the tile, and therefore the colour and pattern do not diminish with use. These tiles are less susceptible to scratching (unless they are supplied in a 'polished' finish) and are ideal for very heavy commercial use floors and walls.
Glazed porcelain has a glass layer. This is usually a high-definition image of a stone, cement, marble or pattern applied to the surface of a high-tech engineered porcelain tile. The colour and pattern are only surface-deep but still very strong and resistant to wear. Glazed porcelain is suitable for domestic and, where specified, commercial use floors and walls.


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There's an interesting connection between scoliosis and back pain – and it's not what most people think. Watch the video on this article to find out more:
There's an interesting connection between scoliosis and back pain – and it's not what most people think. Watch the video on this article to find out more:
Here's a link to an interesting article on 'health foods' and why what's thought of as healthy often isn't.
Once again, the old time tested advice of – eat real food, not too much, and pretty of fruit and veges – holds true.
Really, it's hard to improve on mother nature, and often what we humans try to do fall far short.
There's another big factor that can make a huge difference to how you feel – especially if you have chronic pain and fatigue.
There some simple things you can do to improve your energy levels – and stop the dips and swings that might get your reaching for that cup of (inflammatory) coffee with two sugars.
I think it's important to understand how inflammation works. Eating a low inflammation diet can certainly help reduce chronic pain – and trigger points.
However, once you understand that science behind this, then you'll be able to choose foods that reduce inflammation – and see which of the diets on the market really makes sense for you.
I originally sent this out to my readers on thanksgiving day – it seemed an appropriate time to spread this message.
I got so many amazing responses that I decided to share it on my site.
This interview is with best selling author Esther Gokhale. Esther has a unique view on posture as a product of our culture.
This makes a lot of sense if you look at how back pain has increased dramatically over the last few decades – mainly in industrialised countries.
In this interview Esther describes her own quest to cure her back pain – and how she travelled the world – studying many cultures – until she found a solution.
Many people make some classic posture mistakes when they 'stand up straight' – and put too much tension in the wrong places.
The thing is, posture isn't just about standing straight. It's how you move, how you sit, drive, do daily activities. And good posture creates ease of movement, flow. You look good, you feel great, and you're not creating unnecessary tensions that lead to muscle pain.
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And Now, Deep Thoughts...
By Orphonic
Love & Marriage...
"...Go together like a horse and carriage..."
For some, hearing this Frank Sinatra tune evokes thoughts of wedded bliss or the joys of raising a family. For others, it is simply the theme song of the TV show, Married with Children, which chronicles the story of Al Bundy's nightmare of a life. I think that television and movies have negatively impacted our perception of what married life is. It is far more entertaining to observe the shortcomings of dysfunctional characters like the Bundys or the Bunkers than the Cleavers, for example. I cannot think of a better example than Leave It To Beaver, which reiterates my point.
I remember being engaged and thinking to myself, "Marriage doesn't work for some people, but it's going to work for us!" What was I basing this on? I had a belief that marriage was going to be an uphill battle or an unnatural state of companionship. I also thought that it could somehow change our civility toward each other over time. I was so relieved to find out that my inclinations were entirely wrong. When two people are right for each other and they want to be together for the rest of their lives, marriage can be both natural and enjoyable.
There are plenty of books that have been written about how to maintain a healthy relationship and I do not claim to be an expert in the field of love. I'm just a married guy with a daughter and I have a formula that has been working for me for over a decade.
Marriage is a partnership.
My wife and I had a conversation about how we intended to work together, not just during the highs, but specifically during the lows of our marriage. You cannot always just give each other space. We knew that if we had children, we would need to know how to work together. We look at it as if we are running a business, but the business is our lives. It is one life and we are the co-owners of it. It's great when co-workers get along with each other and enjoy each other's company, but on a bad day, they still need to be able to work together in the same building. The key to that is respect. If you respect one another, you can work together even when you don't see eye to eye.
Most relationships start with a big rush of infatuation and that initial love is like a roaring bonfire. Naturally, after the kindling burns up, the logs provide a smaller flame but over a long period of time. But if you don't want the fire to go out, you have to keep an eye on it. You have to throw more logs in the fire every so often. But if you ever get scared that the flames aren't roaring big enough, just add more kindling. The important thing to remember is that kindling is the little things. If the flames are low and all you have are some glowing coals, it's the small things that can quickly bring the flames back.
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If there is one thing that broadcasters must be getting tired of being told, it's 'you have to be digital,' especially if that message isn't immediately followed by 'and here's how to make money doing it!'
But, being 'digital' is a tactic, not a strategy, so that's why Broadcast Electronics' Commotion platform covers so many strategic bases for today's radio broadcasters and their listeners – both today and tomorrow. Commotion is a complete 'digital' solution that incorporates your digital stream, social media and mobile technology into a single, broad based revenue and social engagement strategy that enhances the listening experience and the money-making capabilities of your station. The latest version of Commotion, V3.5.3, takes the power and reach of our platform to new heights, and even greater success.
The centerpiece of Commotion is the Activity Stream. It's a single live stream of interaction between listeners and the station, SMS messaging, now playing information, station selected Twitter feeds, station and listener provided photos and integrated advertising and promotional messaging. The station Activity Stream lives on the station web site as well as the iOS and Android mobile apps that are provided as part of Commotion, so no matter where a listener is, they can join the conversation. Some have called the Activity Stream the 'second screen' for radio, others call it the 'virtual party line' but either way, it's the heart of the Commotion digital engagement platform.
There's much more, though. The Commotion mobile apps also act as your streaming app for listening where radio can't reach. Commotion interfaces with your automation system to insert advertising messages into the Activity Stream synchronized with on-air advertising. Commotion allows the Activity Stream ads to link directly to client web sites for more information or even special on-line promotions or coupons, just by clicking on the link.
Advertising in Commotion is tracked and complete reporting is also available so that clients can tract not only how many messages run and what time they run, but the click-through rate, so advertisers can see how well they work. Commotion also tracks the gateway that listeners are using to consume radio, so you can track your web site listeners as well as mobile devices, by mobile OS.
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Commotion is flexible and customizable and allows easy to make changes that show up in the app without having to resubmit the app to the various app stores. There is a special in-studio dashboard that makes it especially easy for station personnel to interact and operate Commotion easily without requiring a lot of additional work on their part. Station messages and advertising can be time scheduled as well, allowing you the ability to appear fresh and live even in hours where you might be voice tracked!
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I want to add some more information to the biographical sketch on pages 74 and 75 that tells of Rev. Claud Cole Boynton's ten-year tenure as pastor of First Baptist Church, Blairsville (1944-1954). He was well-beloved by many, and served not only First Baptist of Blairsville, but Choestoe Baptist (my home church), Zion and Mt. Lebanon in Suches, and others.
He and his bride, the former Annis Grace Ozmer, came to the mountains to Lake Winfield Scott for a vacation before they planned to move on to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Ranger Arthur Woody met the young preacher, a graduate of Mercer University. The Ranger found out that he was a good speaker and that his exegesis of the Scripture was sound. In addition, the young preacher had a marvelous singing voice and had been on an evangelistic team not only as a preacher but as a baritone soloist as well.
The report goes that Ranger Woody talked to Rev. Boynton, telling him of the dearth of good Bible-teaching preachers at that time in the mountains (about the mid-1930s). Ranger Woody made arrangements for him to preach in revivals at some of the mountain churches in the Suches area. Crowds came to hear the young, enthusiastic preacher. A harvest of souls and baptisms were encouraging.
Ranger Woody prevailed up Rev. Boynton to remain in the mountains. He supposedly said to him, "You can get enough training right here in these mountains where we need a good preacher so badly. You don't have to go away to seminary." Furthermore, Ranger Woody promised the young preacher a job working as a supervisor in the Civilian Conservation Corps, a job which provided a meager living for the young couple. That was arranged, and Rev. Boynton worked with "the boys" of the C. C. C., as a chaplain and also a supervisor as the young men built roads and fire towers, put out forest fires and planted trees. Rev. Boynton preached on Sundays and Wednesday nights at part-time churches.
Without availability at this writing of the Notla River Baptist Association minutes to verify just when Rev. Boynton assumed leadership of Choestoe Baptist Church, I will say it was about 1936 or 1937. He was also pastor at the same time at Zion in Suches, preaching on alternate Sundays at the churches. He therefore became my pastor when I was young, and remained with us until Blairsville First Baptist became "full-time," at which time he resigned Choestoe and became Blairsville's full-time minister (August, 1953).
He often liked to state of his work in the mountains: "I came here on a vacation and spent the rest of my life serving God in these mountains."
He was an apt teacher of the Word of God, and often led what we then called "study courses" for members of his congregation, with the studies focused on particular books of the Bible. He was a lover of young people, and ever encouraged them to get education beyond high school. He was good at knowing how to assist them to apply for and receive scholarships for college studies. He introduced Vacation Bible Schools as part of the summer programs of every church he pastored in the mountains. The Georgia Baptist Sunday School Department had provision for leadership help, a lady they sent to live among the people and assist with Vacation Bible Schools until the churches developed their own leaders under the encouragement of Rev. Boynton.
He was very active in community affairs. He served as Union County's representative to the Georgia Legislature for several terms. He was an able speaker and was often invited not only to civic clubs in Union County but elsewhere as guest lecturer.
When the movement began in the mid-1940s to establish Truett McConnell College, it was Rev. Boynton who sent out letters and called a meeting of interested persons at First Baptist Church, Blairsville. At first, the charter was drawn for the college to be located in Blairsville, but Cleveland, Georgia had the largest donation of lands and money, and the college went there. Change of location did not preclude Rev. Boynton's hard work for the fledgling college. He served on its first Board of Trustees, and went far and wide over the state of Georgia speaking on behalf of the college to raise funds.
He was my pastor at Choestoe from about 1936 until following my husband's ordination to the gospel ministry. He was my counselor and spiritual advisor when I became a Christian at age nine. He baptized me. When my mother died in 1945, he comforted my family and conducted her funeral. When my brother returned, wounded, from World War II, he was there to encourage. He helped me to get a work-study scholarship to attend Truett McConnell College. He counseled Grover and me prior to our marriage in 1949, and officiated at our wedding ceremony. Later, when Grover announced his call to the gospel ministry, Rev. Boynton was the first one we told. He arranged for and presided over the ordination presbytery when Rev. Grover Jones was ordained on August 19, 1951.
Rev. Boynton died at a young age, 61, following a heart attack. His call to pastoral work in the mountains came in an unusual way—from a visitor on vacation here to a person who became one with the churches, people and needs of the mountains. His tombstone and those of his wife and their beloved daughter are in the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery. When you see the tombstones, I challenge you to think of the dash between the dates, representative of all the good work the Boynton family expended in the mountains of North Georgia, and the broad-reaching influence he wielded through his faithful calling:
Rev. Claud Cole Boynton, June 26, 1893 – November 13, 1954
Annis Grace Ozmer Boynton, October 26, 1893 – August 7, 1981
Mary Boynton Wehunt, August 4, 1914 – December 17, 1946
c 2009 by Ethelene Dyer Jones; published Sept. 24, 2009 in The Union Sentinel, Blairsville, GA. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.


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Like many ladies out there, I definitely appreciate a good manicure. Nothing makes me feel more put together than knowing I have all of my boxes checked, head to fingertips.
A good pair of shoes and a bold (likely all black) outfit, and I feel I can take on the world.
But do you all remember when that New York Times expose on the horrors of local nail shops came out, and suddenly everyone's gel got a bit duller? Not sure what I'm talking about? Catch up here (it's a lengthy read, but worth your time).
But if you're not down for the long read, essentially, the NYT exposed the shady business practices and unethical workplace standards of nail salons. I'd frequently visit trustworthy local salons, never really questioning how prices were constantly so low or if the business side of things were up to par.
Luckily, I haven't had too many uncomfortable experiences, but that article definitely opened my eyes.
I'm always thrilled to find local businesses that offer great services and practice ethical standards –in relation to their employees, customers and business practices. And Lacquer Lounge is just that.
More than just your typical nail salon, visiting Lacquer Lounge was a full experience. Where you go after a long day of work, running errands or stressing about one thing or the next to do something for you. And feel good about it.
When you first walk into the salon, you can tell right away that you've stepped into something special. Everything is neat, orderly, clean and super bright and colorful. Definitely someplace you can trust to take your shoes off and stay awhile. They offer everything from mani pedis to waxing, and all for reasonable prices.
In addition to operating in a really well designed, gorgeous space, I loved that Lacquer Lounge has it's mission posted all over the salon.
Lacquer Lounge is obsessed with your health and safety and dedicated to providing our customers with the safest nail care available one healthy Mani and Pedi at a time! We are committed to the highest standards of sanitation and sterilization, and want you to know what we do differently to ensure your experience is worry-free and enjoyable. – Lacquer Lounge Philosophy
And if you're looking to carry on your pampering session at home, they carry tons of products for hair and skin right in the salon.
During my visit (which was on a Tuesday morning) it was pretty busy (news of good service travels fast) so I'd recommend giving a call ahead before popping in. But, if your visit is a bit less planned, they do accept walk ins and have an adorable waiting area filled with magazines and comfy seating.
You know you're in a good spot when you walk in and see a magazine with Queen Bey on the cover, right?
There are two Lacquer Lounge locations to choose from, one in Rittenhouse, and the other in Old City. Both are located near great places to shop, eat, relax or get some work done.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Monday, December 27, 2010
What the heck?
Well Gord's family was over yesterday. We had the lasagna dinner. It was crappy. I burned the garlic toast...the salad was sloppy....Trifle dessert was good because my niece made it. I hope I can do better next year. Everyone was in my kitchen....which is very small and it makes me very nervous. GO AWAY people and let me do my stuff. Gord was the worst offender because he decided that the lasagnas were not warm enough and kept on putting them back in the oven .....when I needed the oven to make the garlic toast. By the time we got the fricking lasagna on the table I turned the oven on high...and burned the toast............
Then last night I had acid reflux for the first time. Holy moley that hurts. I woke up with this hot crap in my throat and thought I was going to choke. I had too much rich stuff to eat last night, which I am not used to...plus that "Trifle" which I ate just before going to bed. oy oy. A couple of Rolaids's did the trick, but I never will eat crap like that again. I put way to much cheese in the lasagna. Three kinds. And lots of it.
The kids had a great time again. Except this year their favorite place "the rec room" was empty because we have stored it all away. That meant they had to "be in our space." I had to kick them out of the waterbed twice...Nothing good can come from two teenagers and 3 smaller kids jumping on a water bed. We know that from last year when the old mattress sprung a leak. It's funny how loud they can be while each of them was staring at their I pods...everything is soooo funny at their age. AND LOUD.
I bought the oldest girls fur "Fargo" hats for Christmas and they loved them. The little one's were so jealous...so we decided from now on Auntie Joanie will be the hat buyer at Christmas for all the kids. That will make it easy and yet so much fun.
5 comments:
- Katie May (or may not) said...
When me and Ms Logic meet at your new house, we plan to knock on your door and wave pamphlets ... just for fun.
Bwa ha ha!!!
- Dawn said...
haha about the holy rollers !! We get them about once a year ! I nicely close the door and tell them I am not interested ! Too bad about your garlic bread !! LOL
- Poolie said...
Reflux AND Jesus converters? Wow! Paydirt!
- Donna said...
I don't think it was What you ate but When you ate it...I just can't eat late anymore and go to bed...it Does hurt!
And you should have told them you were Catholic....they run....Hahaaaa....I grew up Catholic and trust me, it works.
- Joan said...
Katie May...too funny. I will always have room in the inn for you two.
Poolie haaaaa...I know I was so blessed. Little creeps. Paydirt..haaaaaa
Dawn..the next holy roller will be rolling down my driveway..
Donna..You are right I should not eat before bedtime...but I was hungry because I was wired and tired.


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$2 Million Airtime, $13 Ad
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
The YouTube Effect has crept into television's mightiest showcase for advertising: the Super Bowl.
For the first time, viewers of the biggest football game of the year, Sunday's Super Bowl XLI on CBS between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears, will see at least four ads that were created by amateurs, rather than by high-end ad agencies.
For advertisers, consumer-created content is a cost-savings bonanza. Advertisers are paying more than $2.6 million for the most expensive 30-second spot in this year's Super Bowl, up from $2.5 million last year. Just to produce a top-level 30-second ad can easily cost more than $1 million. A commercial produced by an amateur, by comparison, can be had for the price of a plane ticket and a trip to the game for the winner and some post-production cleanup for the ad itself.
For the ad creators, it's a shot at the big time and an end run around traditional barriers to appearing on advertising's biggest stage. Indeed, it could be a career starter -- more than 90 million viewers are expected to tune in to the Super Bowl.
"What this means is: You've got some kid with a video camera and he's playing on the same field as everyone else, and he did the whole [ad] for, what? A hundred bucks?" said veteran adman Kipp Monroe, with Herndon's White & Partners.
Weston Phillips is one of those kids. And he didn't spend anywhere near $100 to make his commercial.
Phillips is one of five finalists selected from 1,060 video submissions in a Doritos make-your-own Super Bowl ad contest. Phillips, 22, is a former audio-visual equipment installer who saved enough money to start a little ad business in North Carolina with three buddies.
Their Doritos entry, "Live the Flavor," stars his friend Nick Dimondi and Cori Backus, wife of his other friend-business partner, making a love connection thanks to Doritos. It cost $12.79 to make, Phillips said.
"We were trying to get into advertising in mid-October, a month or two before we saw the Doritos contest," Phillips said. "When we saw the prize -- $10,000 and your ad gets aired in the Super Bowl -- we really didn't think about the repercussions of having an ad in the Super Bowl. We were looking at the $10,000 and thinking, 'That would be pretty nice.' "
Before the contest, "we really didn't have a portfolio to speak of," Phillips said. Already, the ad has received widespread exposure on the Internet.
General Motors made a similar move this year, partnering with CBS to create a team competition among five groups of college students with the goal of making Chevrolet's Super Bowl ad.
Students from Elon University in North Carolina, San Jose State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee were picked from 820 teams and asked to dream up a Super Bowl ad. They were then filmed going through their creative struggles. These "webisodes" have the feel of CBS's "Survivor," "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race."
The students are shown flummoxed when members of the Chevy team tell them that their ideas are interesting but many are simply too expensive to film.
"Consumer-generated ads, in the age of the Internet and YouTube, have truly come front and center," said Ed Peper, manager of GM's Chevrolet division.
The NFL also held auditions for its own commercials, a la "American Idol," where hopefuls could pitch a Super Bowl ad they'd like to create. Gino Bona, a graduate student and employee of a marketing firm in Maine, was selected out of 1,700 contestants. His ad, titled "It's Hard For Us, Too," is set at the conclusion of the Super Bowl and depicts fans' sadness at the end of the football season. It is being made by longtime commercial director Joe Pytka and paid for by the NFL.
This year's Super Bowl will air plenty of traditionally produced ads, as well.
For instance, Garmin -- a maker of Global Positioning System devices -- has created a Super Bowl ad that is an homage to campy Japanese monster movies like "Godzilla." In the spot, a hero in a silver body suit brandishes a small and handy GPS to defeat the unwieldy and destructive "maposaurus."
Other advertisers in Sunday's game include Anheuser-Busch, Nationwide insurance; Paramount Pictures; Coca-Cola; and first-time Super Bowl advertiser InfoUSA, a provider of mailing lists and sales leads, which produced its ad in-house, without the help of an agency.


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Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Some Well Needed Rest...
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This place is wonderful. Am glad you got to go and have some much needed rest. I love the bathing suit you got to wear as well, so sweet. It's always nice to get away after some sadness and be in nature. In reply to your comment, I would buy both again, as both scents struck something in me that I enjoyed. They weren't your average fruity, sickly sweet scents that you see most people wear. They felt very vintage, very obscure, something it would take you ages to find, it's the only way to describe it to me, I really loved them though. I think I'll give the actual perfumes a whirl now. I hope you have a great day doll & don't get caught browsing websites ;) hehe xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxReplyDelete
Love your bikini body Miss Meadows, you look great! Glad to hear you had a big break away and had some time to reflect on the sadness of your grandma passing, hope things continue to go well.ReplyDelete


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Girl's Day Out!
June 29, 2013 Leave a comment
Went on a a Girl's Day Out with Vanessa, from Apostrophe The Cat! She treated me to a super delicious breakfast at the Pineapple Room in Ala Moana. We shared scones with lilikoi spread, French toast and a bacon vinaigrette asparagus omelette! Everything was soooo good and I had such a nice day out with her! We definitely need to do this more often!
Categories: Food, Friendship breakfast, fun, girl's day out, omelette, pineapple room, scones
Mani + Pedi Day With Vanessa!
March 29, 2012 1 comment
Today, was a much needed girl-time day with my best friend, Vanessa, (from http://apostrophethecat.com). She always plans outtings for us and asks me to do different things. Today, was mani + pedi day!
We did fun colors for our toes:
And pretty colors for our nails:
After, we had lunch at Chili's. It was a very nice day! We really must do that more often!
Categories: Friendship chili's, girl's day out, Mani, manicure, nail, pedi, pedicure, Smileys


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Video: Big Boi f/ Theophilus London And Tre Luce "She Said Ok"
Checkout Big Boi's new video to "She Said OK", featuring Theophilus London and Tre Luce
Checkout Big Boi's new video to "She Said OK", featuring Theophilus London and Tre Luce
Aug 31
At age 44, Chris Lighty, was found dead outside of his Bronx apartment. The founder and chief of Violator Management, who is known for building up such artists like 50 cents, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tips and worked with Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey, was found faced up on his balcony after shooting himself in the head. The situation occurred after a dispute with his wife who had filed for a divorced last year. It was reported that after the argument Chris Lighty stepped outside and committed suicide on the balcony.
I must say, I didn't know much about Chris Lighty, but once I hear information about anyone it makes me want to look up more information on that person and see what will be the legacy they will leave behind. What I found out is without Chris Lighty, we may not have know many of the artist we love and are icons today. It's sad to hear, that he took his own life when you could see throughout social medias, twitter specifically, that he was personally loved by many.
Chris Lighty, you had so many more to teach in this world…
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Nas recently released a new video to his song, "Bye Baby", that is on his album, "Life Is Good".
Aug 30
It seems that Lil Wayne's release date for, "Dedication 4", has changed again. It was official supposed to drop today after being delay twice before and now has been delayed once again and is scheduled to be release on September 3rd. All fans keep your fingers cross and hopefully it will be released on that date.
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Checkout the recent released music video for artist, 2 Chainz, song, "Birthday Song", featuring Kanye West. I definitely think he has enough big booty girls in this video to please any mans birthday.
On the first week of Trey Songs album sales, he has sold an estimate 134,600 albums. Making it the #1 album this week.
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Want to go to Jay-Z's, "Made In America", concert but don't have the money. That's cool, Complex Magazine are giving fans a chance to win tickets to the concert. Entry is very simple, go to complex.com hit the "Tweet" button at the top of this post and include the hashtag #MadeInAmerica, and you're entered. They will be choosing a winner Thursday evening.
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Aug 28
With the new movie, "The Man With The Iron Fist", RZA is definitely giving the viewers a soundtrack to remember. The features in the soundtrack list artists such as, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West, My Chemical Romance and Remixed and Mastered Wu Tang Classic which I know everyone can't wait to her.
1. The Black Keys / RZA "The Baddest Man Alive"
2. Ghostface Killah / M.O.P / Pharoahe Monch "Black Out"
3. Kanye West "White Dress"
4. The Revelations feat. Tre Williams "I Forgot To Be Your Lover"
5. Talib Kweli / RES "Get Your Way (Sex as a Weapon)"
6. Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Kool G. Rap "Rivers of Blood"
7. Method Man / Freddie Gibbs / StreetLife "Built for This"
8. 24 Carat Black "Poverty's Paradise"
9. Killa Sin "The Archer"
10. RZA / Flatbush Zombies "Just Blowin' In The Wind"
12. Corrine Bailey Rae "Chains"
13. Pusha T / Raekwon "Tick Tock"
14. Frances Yip "Green is the Mountain"
15. The Wu-Tang Clan "Six Directions of Boxing"
16. Mabel John "Your Good Thing Is About To End"
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There are many that are upset with how the economy of the United Stated has dropped tremendously and hope that in time it will become better rather than worst. One person who felt to take a stand against it was Kendrick Lamar who stated that he doesn't participate in voting because he feels the government isn't helping there people. This got so much attention that Rob "Biko" Baker, the executive director of the League of Young Voters, responded to the comment:
"I respect Kendrick Lamar's opinion. He isn't the only young leader frustrated with the state of the political process. But by not participating in this, and future elections, Kendrick Lamar is giving the very people he is frustrated with the more free reign to continue to pull the levers they way they want to."
"This [past] weekend, I hung out with my family members who live in Kendrick's home town, Compton, California. If Kendrick inspired his neighbors to think seriously about the strength of their vote, we could begin to alter the popular discourse, and more importantly the economic policy of local and statewide government. I've seen it happen before, and I believe poor people in Compton can be mobilized to improve their living conditions. We have to stop thinking about ourselves as individual actors, and take our collective strength more seriously. I would love to chop it up with him."
In my opinion, Rob Baker is correct. That is exactly what political leaders that are for big business wants the people to do so that they can keep going with there plan. If the people feel that there is no reason to vote then more likely the economy has no chance of changing in hopes for economical growth.
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Forbes continues there list of listing the wealthiest people and within their list of the Highest paid celebrities, no other than the O.W.N. owner Oprah is at #1 with a estimated gross of $165 million between May 2011 and May 2012. Right behind her is the director of Transformers, Michael Bay, who brought in $160 million within that time period. Still in the running from royalties from classic movies that are still shown today is Director Steven Spielberg with $130 million, plus Director Jerry Bruckheimer who is right behind him with $115 million. Last but definitely not the least is part owner of Beat By Dre is producer Dr. Dre who comes in #5 with an estimate gross of $110 million. Checkout out the entire list at Forbes.com
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The solo debut from Carl Newman, leader of Vancouver power-pop supergroup The New Pornographers. With "The Slow Wonder," Newman's own talents take center stage, showcasing him as a classic, if eccentric, songwriter, part of a lineage that includes Ray Davies, Harry Nilsson, Colin Blunstone, Dave Edmunds, Andy Partridge, Ben Folds, and Britt Daniel. The results are predictably stunning -- a smart singer-songwriter pop record with a beautifully open and uplifting feel combined with lyrics that subvert and twist the sunny vibe. In contrast to the nonstop anthemic steamroll of the New Pornos, "The Slow Wonder" is full of space and surprise, running the gamut from ballads to frisky guitar numbers to Graham Parkeresque late '70s production quirks. A breath of fresh air.
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One of the best pieces of advice I was ever given is this: when traveling or looking for amazing shopping and dining hotspots, always ask the locals where they go. Nothing beats a great local reputation – and few retail developments in Huntington Beach have enjoyed such a long history of success as Surf City's iconic shopping center: 5 Points Plaza, located on Main Street at Beach Blvd.
A neighborhood fixture since 1961, 5 Points showcases national retailers including Bath & Body Works, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Charming Charlie, Chico's, Loft, Gap, Gap Kids, Pier 1 Imports, Styles for Less, Tilly's, Trader Joe's, World of Earth Footwear, Vans, and Zumiez alongside local favorites such as Affinity & Co. Jewelers, Kahoots Pet Store, and The Wedding Day.
Enjoy diverse dining destinations like the fresh fish artistry of Hashigo Sushi or authentic south-of-the-border fare at Mario's Mexican Food & Cantina. A favorite among locals, Mario's is known for their epic portions, long happy hours, and their killer "create your own" margarita, made with Mario's signature mix.
If you're in the mood for a healthy meal or snack, Bowl of Heaven takes pride in its nutritious juice blends and bowls filled with fresh, frozen, and exotic superfruits like the Acai Berry from Brazil.
Relax on the recently renovated patio – complete with beautiful teak tables and chairs – or catch the game on the flat screen while enjoying one of Java Bakery Cafe's signature sandwiches and fresh-roasted coffee creations. Or cool off on hot days with a sweet, healthy treat at Yogurtland.
Life's little necessities are easily handled with one stop at 5 Points. AT&T, Bank of America, Chase Bank, 5 Points Cleaners, The UPS Store, and the optometry office of Dr. Jon Yamane are all located here, making the weekly errand list a snap!
Anyone who appreciates jewelry knows that its value often extends far beyond its appraisal price. More than being decorative or functional, the jewelry you cherish may symbolize the events and memories of a lifetime. The Lowenstein family, owners of Affinity & Co. Jewelers, have been making and selling jewelry for four generations. Whether you're looking to establish your next family heirloom or searching for the perfect set of wedding rings, they will help you make the perfect selection.
Speaking of weddings: new to 5 Points Plaza in 2016 is The Wedding Day, a full service bridal boutique that has been helping brides find their dream dress in Orange County for over twenty years. Their warm, intimate setting and knowledgeable bridal consultants make outfitting the entire bridal party an exciting and pleasurable experience.
5 Points Plaza has all of your beauty bases covered. Enjoy the deluxe services of Main Stage Hair Salon and Trisara Nails & Spa, and stock up on all of your favorite supplies at Bath & Body Works.
5 Points is also home to CloudMover Day Spa, "where the locals go" for skincare, facials, massage therapy and body treatments. Visit the brand new Phenix Salon Suites at 5 Points for access to a bevy of talented stylists.
Holiday shopping is a breeze when buying for kids (Big 5 Sporting Goods, The Children's Place, Charming Charlie, GAP Kids, Tilly's, and Vans) as well as adults (Charming Charlie, GAP, LOFT, Styles for Less, and World of Earth Shoes).
5 Points Plaza, in partnership with Tilly's and Vans, is proud to host community-friendly events such as the annual Learn to Skate event, where local skating celebrities coach area youth on their skateboarding skills while spectators enjoy live music, food, and a festive atmosphere.
In keeping with Huntington Beach's designation as one of California's most dog-friendly cities, 5 Points Plaza has created the "Barking Lot," where you can dine alfresco or simply hang out with your pooch. 5 Points is also the "Top Dog" sponsor for the Waggin' Trails Rescue Foundation's annual "Wags n Wine" event, raising tens of thousands of dollars to help local animals. 5 Points
Plaza features ample parking, a friendly neighborhood environment, and great customer service. Gift cards are available from the 5 Points concierge located in Titanium Tickets, who can answer almost any question you may have or get you great seats at the hottest concerts, shows and sporting events.
There's something for everyone at 5 Points Plaza – where convenience, style, and flavor merge beautifully on the corner of Main Street at Beach Blvd.
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I need to know how to write a 2-4 page case study following an outline and in APA style.
The outline looks like this
1 Cover Page
2 Abstract Page
3 Main Body of the Paper
a Brief introduction
b DSM Five Axis diagnosis presentation
i Axis I: Diagnostic Code and name; rule outs if any
ii Axis II Diagnostic Cose and name; if applicable; rule outs if any
iii Axis III Medical Conditions present if any
iv Axis IV Psychosocial & environmental factors present if any
v Axis V Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF Score)
c Discussion of evidence that supports the diagnosis
d Discussion of the rationale for deferring and/or ruling out certain diagnoses
e Summary/Conclusion
3 Reference Page
I already have a case study to follow that deals with a 35 year old women who is divorced and has severe migranes. She may be hurting herself. I need to know what the paper should look like
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****This work is not intended to be hand in ready, and it is advised that the student use the material in this posting as guidance and information for their original work****
Note: Each page should have a header and be numbered.
Note: Additional resources regarding font size and style can be found at:
It is strongly suggested the student review these resources before completing this assignment.
Here is the paper in the proper sequence according to the assignment given as well as the APA format. However, there may be some items which do not meet the criteria given by your instructor; therefore, it is advised that you carefully review the papers content and construction. The paper should follow this format:
1) The Cover Page
The title (cover) page should contain a running header which is flush to the left at the top of the page and a page number that is flush at the top right of the page. Additionally; the title page includes the title of your paper, your name and your school name.
2) The Abstract Page
The example paper follows from the abstract onward to the cited references, it is strongly suggested you review the APA style format when you are completing the assignment.
Mary White, age 35 and divorced was under the care of her primary physician for severe migraines. He provided her with a complete diagnosis and medication. However, her condition did not improve and he referred the case to a psychologist. The psychologist provided the standard battery of testing and intake procedures and evaluated her medical records. The evaluation indicated the existence of a personality disorder as well as conversion symptoms. However, there was no indication of depression or psychosis associated with her actions or medical history. In evaluating her medical records it was revealed that she had recently been hospitalized at least twenty times over the past five years. Further review of her medical records indicated she had been involved in an incident where she had actually given herself an unknown substance to induce vomiting. This was caught in film in the emergency room of the hospital where she had lived, she vehemently denied this occurred ...
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he information provided and the medical history would support conversion disorder. There are two schools of thought which prevail in the etiology of this disorder. The first is a psychoanalytic theory which suggests that unconscious conflicts cause the 'conversion' of this conflict into physical symptoms. The second suggests a disturbance in the central nervous system results in this disorder. Additionally; the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition(DSM-IV) states that conversion disorder is an Avoidant Personality Disorder is often diagnosed... with Dependent Personality Disorder ...(p. 663). Therefore, in real life, Avoidant Personality Disorder is rarely pure and the classic presentation of the shy, withdrawn, shrinking, isolated, fearful person rarely seen clinically. (Kantor, 2003, p. 87) Personality Disorders are mental illnesses that share several unique qualities. They contain symptoms that are enduring and play a major role in most, if not all, aspects of the person's life. While many disorders vacillate in terms of symptom presence and intensity, personality disorders typically remain relatively constant. ("Personality disorders," 2004)


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I printed two and then another two and I'm pretty sure I checked, at least for the second two that there was no scaling and it was printing at 100%, but maybe I didn't check for the first two.
I'll call this process and have another go. This was going to be a cushion. Do you think it's still worth sewing on borders in the shot cotton so the edges of the block aren't too obvious and then squaring up? Maybe it'll be hard to tell on a pillow form by the time it's curved. Can't quite face binning it...!


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This is surely in total contrast to any confession box I've ever entered. The area is small and the light from the corner lamp guides my eyes to the smiling girl who begins to describe a dress which she seems very fond of. She explains in great detail, for example, the intricate stitching on the sleeve, that goes from the wrist all the way up to the shoulder and around and how soft the material is. I'm not sure what she's trying to tell me, perhaps she is a little disturbed. Unsure, I go along with her, telling her how beautiful it sounds.
She begins to whistle, saying how whistling makes Baby Jesus cry but that she doesn't mind. Again, I nod in agreement. Moving towards me and still smiling she begins to dance. She opens her arms as if inviting me to join her, I accept her invitation. Slowly we move around, she whistling a tune I know from way back, me humming along. For a brief few moments I forget the awful horror I witnessed earlier. As we finish our dance and the girl is once again describing her lovely dress the door opens and I'm shown out to a girl who leads me towards a room at the back of the church. While walking up the couple of alter steps leading to the door this young "Maggie" instructs me under her breath to "act natural".
Together we gather an armful of sheets each and head out the door, down the alter steps. Walking off the alter she whispers "genuflect" which we do together. As we turn to walk down the aisle "Matron" is coming towards us and asks where we're going. The girl tells her I'm just helping. We keep walking in silence. Again when we reach the front door she tells one of the girls standing nearby that she'll be back soon. The door closes behind us with a loud slam. Right outside a taxi is waiting, the girl bangs on the back door, it opens, I jump in, she hurriedly thanks me. I whisper "go" and she races across the road and disappears. I utter a silent "God be with you, child". The taximan asks where she's gone, I tell him she'll be back in a minute. He introduces himself as Den-den. We drive off, I've no idea where we're going.
Den-den takes me through unfamiliar streets. I'm in a state of shock from everything I've just experienced and this car ride is part of my nightmare. He points out the Foley Street area that was once Dublin's red light district known as, Monto. When the Government of the day closed this down, the women were taken into the Magdalene Laundries supposedly to be given shelter and to "repent" for their sins, hence they became known as "penitents". We arrive at the nearby Scrub-A-Dub Launderette where Den-den drops me off. Still carrying my bundle of sheets I enter this building.
Justice For Magdalenes, who consistantly compaign for justice for survivors of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. When our time is up we head back out across the road to where Den-den is waiting to return us to Sean McDermott Street. Just before we get out of the taxi, Den-den gives us each a souvenir of carbolic soap. The bar is wrapped in brown paper, tied with twine and has the Magdalene Laundry label on it complete with our hand-written names. While I normally love to receive a souvenir, this particular one leaves me feeling very uneasy indeed.
I sensed the three of us were in a very strange state of mind. We discussed our experiences for a little while then went our separate ways. Walking down a busy O'Connell Street I felt disorientated, like I almost needed to talk with somebody, anyone who would listen to my story of what it was like to move through the rooms and sense the horror of a Magdalene Laundry. Yet on the other hand I don't think I would have wanted to meet somebody I knew because I felt I just needed to be on my own. I headed up to the Irish Film Institute for a coffee and sat there for ages just thinking and writing.
My profound gratitude goes to Anu Productions and Director, Louise Lowe for opening up the Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street, Dublin and inviting us in to witness in part, through the art of performance, what life was like for the thousands of innocent women and children who suffered in these hellholes where evil truly resided.
My greatest wish is that those responsible are severely punished. I'll repeat again what I wrote in a post days following the publication of the Ryan Report in May 2009 relating to child abuse in industrial schools: Ireland's Shame - Someone Should Have Spoken Out "Justice is what these people need in the form of acknowledgement of and apology for the wrong doings directly, where possible, by those personally responsible followed up by appropriate financial assistance from the religious orders concerned. The men and women who carried out these atrocious acts should be named, shamed and brought to justice regardless of their seniority". I remain resolute in that belief.
Girl Carrying Sheets Image: Anu Productions and © Pat Redmond.
Laundry Image taken by me prior to attending the performance.
Carbolic Soap Souvenir Image taken by me next day.


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Romney calls for new "tomorrow" a day ahead of election
Nov. 5 - Republican hopeful Mitt Romney called for a new ''tomorrow'' in Florida -- a day ahead of the presidential election. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
A day ahead of the Presidential election Republican challenger Mitt Romney campaigns in Florida in a race that is still too close to call. Romney will travel to four swing states to plead for support in a fierce White House campaign that has focused primarily on the lagging economy (SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED STATES REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, MITT ROMNEY, SAYING: "Tomorrow we begin a new tomorrow. Tomorrow we begin a better tomorrow. This nation is going to begin to change for the better tomorrow. Your work is making a difference. The people of the world are watching. The people of America are watching." Romney will head to Virginia, along with Ohio before concluding the day in New Hampshire, where he launched his presidential run last year.


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Rachel Notley went on a road trip to sell Alberta as a safe place to do business, again.
This is a $23,000 road trip to speak to people from the business sectors in Montreal, New York and Toronto. Notley is supposed to be there to drum up investors for Alberta's suffering energy sector. Sounds like a great idea, right? Wrong.
Is the Premier talking to investors about Alberta's highly skilled labor force? Is she talking about our world class environmental regulations? Is she talking about our ample natural resources? No, no and no.
Notley is talking about phasing out coal. She's talking about making the cost of business more expensive. That doesn't sound like much of a sales pitch to me.
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In the past week, I have read a couple of blog posts on Biblical womanhood. Both posts have based their definition of Biblical womanhood on Titus 2:3-5.
"Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." (NIV)
The main audience for both of these posts are married women, but I also know that there are many single women out there who read these posts. And if they are anything like me, they might have interpreted the posts this way:
The epitome of Biblical womanhood is being a wife and a mother.
Now don't get me wrong. I think that being a wife and a mother are two very important callings in a woman's life. In fact, I can't think of any greater callings other than that of being a child of God, but the posts raised a question in me:
If being a wife and a mother is the epitome of a Biblical woman, what does that mean for those of us who are single?
Does it mean that we are not Biblical or godly women because we are not married? Obviously the answer in "NO!"
Being single doesn't make us any less Biblical or godly than married women. It just means that the way I live my life as a godly woman looks different from the way a godly and married woman lives her life.
I want to address the issue of Biblical womanhood and singleness, but I believe that it would take more than just this post to accomplish this so for the next few weeks on Thursday's The Single Life we will be reading through some common (& maybe not so common) Scriptures that address women and the way we should be living as godly women. I want to look at how these Scriptures should be applied in light of being single.
We will start next week in 1 Corinthians 7. We will be concentrating on verse 8 and verses 25-38, but I recommend reading the entire chapter so that you are reading the verses in context.
Some other Scriptures that we will be looking at include:
Titus 2:3-5
Proverbs 31:10-31
1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Galatians 5:22-23
Ephesians 5:22-24 & Colossians 3:18
Ephesians 5:1-4
Galatians 3:28
1 Peter 3:1-5
I haven't determined an order that we will read through these Scriptures yet other than where we will start. I will let you know week by week what we are going to read through.
I am also wanting to look at some examples of godly single women in the Bible, but we will get more into that as we read through. A few examples would include Mary (the mother of Jesus), Rachel, Dorcas, Anna, Mary & Martha. I know some of them were married at some point in their stories, but at some point in the telling of their stories they were single.
So I hope that you will join me…If you know of some examples or verses or want to contribute in some way (maybe even guest post for me) during this study, leave a comment.
Now it's your turn!
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Former T.J. High official pleads guilty to embezzlement
Friday, May 7, 2010
A former financial officer at the region's top science and technology magnet school pleaded guilty Thursday morning in U.S. District Court in Alexandria to embezzling money from student activities and sports accounts.
Susan Thanh Litwin, 37, who resigned in March after 18 years with the Fairfax County school system, withdrew $279,000 in student funds from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, using most of it to play blackjack in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, court records show.
"She has a gambling addiction," said her attorney, Gregory Beckwith. Litwin, of Woodbridge, relinquished ownership of a house in Florida on Thursday morning and has plans to forfeit her retirement savings from the school system, worth about $60,000.
"We are trying to pay it all back," he said.
Litwin worked as a financial technician for the magnet school, where she had authority over multiple accounts. Federal investigators found 27 instances between March 2008 and January 2010 when she wrote checks to herself or withdrew funds for personal use.
She deposited about $80,000 back into the accounts after winning streaks in the casinos and before a series of financial audits in June, her attorney said.
"Susan Litwin didn't just steal from her employer, she stole from the students at Thomas Jefferson High School and those who donate funds to support public education," Neil H. MacBride, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, said in a news release. "She broke the trust given to her and needs to be held accountable."
In March, Litwin had recently returned from maternity leave when federal investigators approached her at school for questioning. She confessed, telling investigators that she used the money for gambling and to pay off credit card debt and make mortgage payments, records show.
She has been caring for her now-5-month-old daughter while under court supervision and has been seeing a counselor once a week for her gambling addiction, her attorney said.
Litwin came to the United States from Vietnam when she was 12 years old, Beckwith said. For 15 years, she worked as an office manager at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences in Falls Church. She joined Thomas Jefferson High School in 2007.
At the brief hearing before Judge Claude M. Hilton, she said she understood the charges and her legal rights and then pleaded guilty. Because the school and the school system receive federal funding, the crime was treated as a federal offense.
Litwin's sentencing is scheduled for July 30. The punishment could include as much as 10 years in federal prison and $250,000 in fines. Beckwith said Litwin has sought to cooperate fully with prosecutors in the hope of receiving leniency.
After the hearing, Litwin apologized to her former employer and to the students she has known over the years. "I love the kids. Working with them . . . it's my passion," she said.


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Precision Teaching has its roots in free-operant conditioning laboratories. Free operant means that "students are free to respond at their own pace without having restraints placed on them by the limits of the materials or the instructional procedures of the teachers" (Lindsley, 1990b, p. 10). During the 1950s, Ogden Lindsley was successfully applying these methods to the behaviors of psychotic children and adults at his Harvard Behavior Research Laboratory. His research was showing "frequency to be 10 to 100 times more sensitive than percentage correct in recording the effects of drugs and different reinforcers" (Lindsley, 1990b, p. 10). He was painfully aware that when researchers applied their methods, even behavioral methods, to academic behaviors of school children, they typically recorded only percentage correct, "the time-honored educational measure." He attempted to change this practice by urging visiting educators to his laboratory to standardize the frequency of response in their classrooms. He recalls:
In 1965, Lindsley shifted his focus to special education teaching training. His initial aim was to introduce free operant technology into public school classrooms.
Lindsley goes on to say that he and his colleagues "were successful beyond our dreams." The aim was met within three years. One key development during that time was a standard chart for teacher and student recording. Since then, Lindsley and colleagues have collected data from thousands of these charts, resulting in a number of inductive, counter-intuitive discoveries, some of which will be described later in this module (for a complete summary, see Lindsley, 1990a; 1995; also Binder, 1996).